Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 2004 — Page 4

IN 4 March 31. 2004

Janus Ball goes Hollywood

The glitter of Tinsel Town will come to Indy as "Herron Goes Hollywood" for Janus Ball 2004, Herron School of Art's annual fund raiser. The event, scheduled 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, April 17, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, will invite guests to mingle on the red carpet, stroll down a Hollywood Walk of Fame, and bid on artwork at Herron's

Hollywood Boutique. Hosted by the Friends of Herron, all proceeds will benefit Herron School of Art programs. Guests are encouraged to dress in black tie or costume representing their favorite movie star. Evening highlights include dinner, a costume parade and contest, and an auction, featuring Hollywood-inspired

artwork created by local artists. Entertainment will be provided by Tim Brickley's band, The Happy Millionaires. Admission is $375 for two patrons; $150 for individuals; and $100 for Herron alumni, faculty, staff, and students. For reservations, contact Jennifer Martin at 317-920-2494 or [email protected] by Friday, April 9.

Posting the Past

Compiled by MATTHEW J. SILVER

From past editions of The Indiana Jewish Post & Opinion. March 27,1964 Theodore Dann, past JCC president, wdll act as master of ceremonies for Community Night during the JCC's 50th anniversary celebration of recreational facilities. Dann was made a life member of the board of directors in 1949.

If you’re Jewish, it could be Gaucher Disease.

Gaucher Disease (pronounced “Go-Shay”) is the most common genetic disease affecting Jews of Eastern and Central European descent. One out of every 14 CiUries the Gaucher gene - it is far more prevalent than Tay-Sachs. Gaucher is not gender or age specific. Gaucher warning signs include: • Fatigue • Anemia • Bone pain • Easily fractured bones • Bleeding problems and easy bruising • Low platelet count • Enlarged liver or spleen Fortunately, Gaucher can be detected early with a simple test. And treatment lets people with Gaucher live full, productive lives. So don't wait another minute wondering. Get the facts now.

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March 22,1974 Longtime state and local Jewish leader Gerald Kraft has been appointed by David Blumberg, national B'nai B'rith president, to prepare for the organization's international convention in Israel in November. More than 1,000 delegates from 40 countries are expected to participate. Israeli violinist Pinchas Zukerman, the young protegtf of Isaac Stern, will perform two works by Mozart with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra March 29 and 30, according to music director Izler Solomon. March 21,1984 The art works of 100 Jewish women will be on display this coming weekend in a festival sponsored by the local chapters of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Friends of Jewish Music. Rabbi Sandy Sasso said the Festival will "provide a public forum for women's art and demonstrate new avenues through which Jewish women are expressing their creativity." March 30,1994 Though he wrote a book titled Shanghai Refuge about the 20,000 Jews who sought refuge in China from the Holocaust, Ernest Heppner of Indianapolis has no interest in returning for a reunion and the presentation of his book at the gathering. Despite being eager for this aspect of history to be preserved, Heppner objects to the subjugation of the Chinese people by their government.

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