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Volume 87, Number 2 • December 9, 2020 • 23 Kislev 5781

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Chag ChanukahSameach!

A little bit of light (see Chanukah blessings
dispels a lot of darkness and Songs p. IN 10-11)

2 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020 I don’t give a second appointment to anyone
who has come to me after being sexually
Editorial harassed. I tell them they need to go to a
social worker who is an expert in those
On Sept. 2, 2020 Rabbi Sandy Sasso obstacles and have been an inspiration to horrible happenings. I don’t dabble in
women. What advice do you have for our subjects for which I am not well equipped. I
moderated a discussion with famous sex daughters and granddaughters and what am an expert in telling you how to have good
therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer for the message do you have for the next generation? sex but I am also an expert in knowing
annual Lion of Judah/Pomegranate event in what I don’t know. Anybody who has had a
support of the Jewish Dr. Ruth: It pleases me to no end to tell bad experience needs to see a psychologist
Federation of Greater you that I am going to get an honorary or social worker who specializes in that.
Indianapolis 2020 Annual doctorate from Ben-Gurion University,
Campaign. I attended because when I was in then-Palestine in Rabbi Sandy: At 92 you are still writing
this Zoom meeting with 1948, I still remember his voice on the and teaching, what can you teach us so that
approximately 70 other radio when he declared the State of Israel. we will have the strength to overcome all of
local women. I was in Jerusalem and he was in Tel Aviv. the obstacles like you did?
These days whenever I talk to anyone, I say
Rabbi Sandy Sasso: What Rabbi Sasso give me a little money for the Endowed Dr. Ruth: All of you have to have a little
is your suggestion of how to best cope with Chair of Psychology at Ben-Gurion. chutzpah. Also my first 10 and a half years of
quarantine caused by COVID-19? life were very successful in terms of having
Also coming out again this month is the a loving father, mother, grandmother and
Dr. Ruth Westheimer: Do not lose book Heavenly Sex: Sexuality in the Jewish other relatives, while I was an only child.
your hope, eventually the bad times will Tradition that I wrote 35 years ago with That helped me. Also what helped a great
be over, and then we are going to rejoice. Jonathan Mark, a deal is to be Jewish and know that sex is
I respect how difficult it is right now. The writer from The not a sin but something to be enjoyed by a
reason I don’t talk about subjects like the Jewish Week. NYU married couple. Today I am extending that
virus is because we have to listen to the Press is republish- by saying that whoever is your loved one
health professionals. Also when it comes ing it as a classic so right now, make sure you make the best of it.
to politics, I do not talk except to say how it will never be out
upset it makes me to see children separated of print. How for- Rabbi Sandy: You have a 4th edition of
from their parents because this is what tunate we are that Sex for Dummies coming out. What has
happened to me. I can talk about sex changed that you
from morning to need a new edition?
Rabbi Sandy: I know you don’t like to night because for
talk about politics but recently you decided us Jews, sex was Dr. Ruth: I didn’t
to speak out on three issues. Would you never a sin. It is a say I need a new
please explain? mitzvah on Friday night for a husband to edition. The pub-
have sex with his wife. lisher called me
Dr. Ruth: I felt like I had to make an and said the others
exception to my rule and I went with my Rabbi Sandy: Do you have any advice were so successful
daughter Miriam to a protest. I held up a for women that we can give to our children? they wanted a new
sign that said “Enough is Enough” and edition. For the 4th
Miriam’s sign said,“Black Lives Matter”. In Dr. Ruth: All of you have to be sexually edition I went to a
addition I speak up for Planned Parenthood literate. You have to be able to answer the colleague, a professor who knows more
because with my expertise in human questions about sexuality and for us Jews than I do about gay sex and gender iden-
sexuality I believe that abortion must this is so easy because there is no shame tification, and I asked him to write a chap-
remain legal. Otherwise only women with attached to it. ter. I also went to some experts on sexually
money can afford to get one. Finally, even transmitted diseases and about the
though I don’t talk about specific politicians, Rabbi Sandy: Can you say something about #MeToo movement to contribute to the
I know I will vote and I believe so should the #MeToo movement and sexual harassment? book. I wrote a chapter on loneliness.
everyone else. I have been a member and on
the board of the Jewish Y in Washington Dr. Ruth: I don’t talk about that because Rabbi Sandy: Does anything surprise
Heights for 50 years. I am also an active you about sexuality today?
member of the Museum of Jewish Heritage
in New York. Dr. Ruth: Not only am I surprised, I know
what I don’t know. That is very important
Rabbi Sandy: We have just celebrated the for someone like me. Frequently on radio
100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. You or television if I do not know the answer
are a woman pioneer who overcame enormous to a question, I tell them I don’t know but
I will research this and get back to them.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer on WYNY radio in Then I go to some experts and find out.
New York City (c. 1980).
I am surprised by people who act

irresponsibly, such as people who have December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 3
sex with more than one partner because
I do not want to see another rise in AIDS. Inside this Issue
I may be old-fashioned and a square but
I want people to be with one partner only. At age 19, Dr. Ruth was a trained sniper. Editorial.....................................................2
I do not believe in open marriage because She claimed it was not heroism because Rabbi Benzion Cohen: (Chassidic Rabbi)
somebody will get hurt. every able-bodied person had to play a
role in defense. In Israel’s War of Special Times ........................................4
Rabbi Sandy: Why is your Jewish con- Independence in 1948, everybody in then- Simcha Announcements.........................5
nection so important? Palestine belonged to some group. She A Chanukah Story Online.....................6
chose the group that was the forerunner The Eight Nights of Chanukah.............7
Dr. Ruth: Since I come from an Orthodox of the Israel Defense Forces. They taught Hoosier to Serve Biden ..........................7
background, I am rooted in the Jewish her how to put the Sten gun together and Sybil Kaplan: (My Kosher Kitchen)
tradition and that tradition permitted me shoot it. Fortunately, she never had to put
to talk openly about sex. I have always said her skills to use by shooting anyone but Try Something New – Quinoa...........8
that part of my success in talking about her aim was good because she could put The Night Before Chanukah .................8
orgasms, erection, and premature ejacula- five bullets in the red circle, and she knew Chanukah Blessings ..............................10
tion is because in Judaism sex was never a how to throw hand grenades. Chanukah Songs ....................................11
sin, it was something to be engaged in. Hooverwood Living: Hospice Services....12
her life titled, Ask Dr. Ruth that premiered Hooverwood Living offers OMA.......12
Orthodox rabbis sent me clients when in 2019, and is currently streaming on Obituaries ...............................................13
there was a problem with a couple. I made Hulu. One nice aspect of this fascinating The Tattooed Torah ................................15
sure that if people came from Brooklyn, I movie is that she travels with the film- The Jewish Calendar During COVID ..16
didn’t schedule one couple after the other. maker to places she has lived and they Local Filmmaker’s Chanukah Movie .......20
I also had two staircases in the office so I filmed at those locations. When it was not
was very careful to keep their privacy. possible to get a current shot, the film- PoThse Jtew&ishOpinion
makers use animation. Jewish News and Opinion since 1935.
Rabbi Sandy: You have said that you
want to live large and make a dent. What do One example of that is the train station 1389 W 86th St. #160
you mean by that? in Germany where Dr. Ruth’s parents put Indianapolis, IN 46260
her on Kindertransport, a train transporting email: [email protected]
Dr. Ruth: Since I am so short, 4 ft. 7 in., Orthodox Jewish children to Switzerland. phone and fax: (317) 405-8084
I knew that I had to do something but I This took place 82 years ago after website: www.jewishpostopinion.com
did not know that the dent would be talking Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass. publisher & editor: Jennie Cohen
about sex. I knew that I had to make That name refers to the litter of broken graphic designer: Charlie Bunes
something of my life to justify for myself glass left in the streets after the Nazis
that I deserve to be alive while so many attacked Jewish people and their property. Simchas Welcome! Had a recent joyous
did not survive. I was fortunate to work for occasion in your family or Jewish
Planned Parenthood in New York City, to This gut-wrenching act by her elders organization? The Jewish Post & Opinion
do research and to be trained as a sex made her the sole survivor of her family. – IN Edition welcomes your announce-
therapist by Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan who The world would be a much poorer place had ments for placement in our Simcha
wrote the first book of sex therapy. I don’t they not made that fateful decision. section (see page 2). Submit photos and
do private practice anymore, I Ieave that text to: [email protected]. Next
up to young people, but I still talk a lot Directed by Ryan White, the film mixes Deadline: Jan. 29, 2021. All decisions
about relationships and sexuality. interviews, archival footage of Dr. Ruth’s on publishing, date of placement, size of
various TV shows and talk show appear- photo, and length of announcement are at
During the Zoom meeting, Westheimer ances along with the animation. Also the the sole discretion of the publisher.
spoke about a new documentary about film is built on footage of Dr. Ruth just
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We wish all of our readers a Hanukkah
filled with light!

Jennie Cohen, December 9, 2020

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Chassidic Rabbi that we sometime experience. Why does sisters only once every year or two or three.
G-d send us difficulties? One reason is I live in Israel and they live in America.

to help us to be more humble and less Now we meet every week, on Zoom!

BY RABBI BENZION COHEN B.H. self-centered. We realize that we are not What is happening? Every good deed
in control of everything; that we are not that we do makes our lives better and the
Special Times
all-powerful. world that we live in better. Even a tiny

This is one of the benefits of the virus. It virus brings out a whole lot of good deeds.

W has certainly brought us many difficulties, When someone gets sick, their family and
e are living in a special time. Our and these difficulties have helped us to friends help out and prepare meals. If they
world is not the same. A tiny, tiny, virus, refine and humble ourselves and come get really sick, people all over pray for

invisible to the naked eye, has changed a closer to G-d. them. Many people have lost their income,

lot of things in our huge planet. How has Amazing! For many years I have been and many people have opened up their
my life changed? I am feeling closer to G-d talking to people and encouraging them hearts to help and give charity.

and His creations, especially to my family to believe in G-d and observe His com- We are indeed living in very special

and my people. mandments. Some were willing to talk times. The Lubavitcher Rebbe told us that

A year ago, our world and my life were and some were not. Some were devout our final redemption will be very soon.

rather normal and stable. Today was like atheists busy with their lives. They politely Today, we are witness to many of the signs

yesterday and tomorrow was like today. changed the subject. of the redemption, when our world will be

Now there are many new rules, and they Now I am seeing a big improvement. completely good.

are changing often. A year ago my health People are opening up and at least they Let us all increase learning Torah, doing

was not a big issue. Today, I have to be very are willing to discuss belief in G-d. good deeds and mitzvahs which will purify
careful, especially because I am not so young. Recently I spoke to someone on the our world and bring MOSHIACH NOW!

How does this situation bring me closer phone for an hour and 45 minutes!

to G-d? Now I am less self-centered as a Definitely the longest phone conversation A Nice Story
result. The less that I feel myself, the more that I have ever had! Because of a tiny Our daughter, Mushka, has a son, Itche,

that I can feel the outside: my G-d, my virus many people are not so busy with who is four years old. On December 6th

family and my people. This is one of the their lives. To avoid the virus they try to he fell and hurt his shoulder. I drove them
secrets of living a happy life. I grew up stay home as much as possible. They have to the doctor who said to do an x-ray. They

quite self-centered and was not very happy. time on their hands and are willing and took him to the emergency room of the

I wanted to be popular, to have a lot of happy to talk with me. nearby hospital to do the x-ray. The doctor

friends and girlfriends, to go to parties and Indeed our world is getting better and told them that he has a fracture, but does

have good times. I did not achieve these better. I used to see my brothers and (see Benzion, page IN 7)

goals and was not very happy.

Why did I fail to make friends? One reason

is that I was very self-centered. I didn’t Happy Chanukah!
really care about the other person. I cared
mainly about myself. If you give love and
caring to people they are likely to become
your friends. But if you only care about

yourself, you will probably be quite lonely. from
Fifty-two years ago my life changed for

the better. I visited a Chassidic community

and met there a lot of loving and happy Perfect Touch
people. A month later I decided to give this
way a try. I dropped out of University and
went to learn in the Yeshiva in Kfar Chabad.

Amazing! Now I am happy. I am popular,

have lots of friends, and a beautiful girl- Cleaners
friend (my dear wife). I go to many parties
(birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, and
farbrengens) and have a lot of really good
times (every Shabbos and holiday).

What is the secret of success? I started

to believe in G-d and live according to His 8435 Ditch Road
will. Before, I was serving myself. Now, I am
trying to serve G-d. Now I try hard to love

my neighbors, and this brought me many 259-7837
friends. Now I am careful to celebrate
Shabbos and our holidays and this brings

me a lot of good times. However, this is

not always easy. Our nature is to be selfish Serving your community
and self-centered and this is hard to
change. When my belief in G-d becomes

stronger, I realize that I am not the center for over 25 years.
of the universe. G-d is.

The Torah teaches us that everything that

happens is from G-d, even the difficulties

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 5

Simcha Announcements Raymond Michael Biederman of Mordoh Weiner (Dr. Jason) of Chicago,
Indianapolis. Violin was played by the and Mallah Mordoh (Ilana) of Indianapolis.
Mazel Tov to… bride’s brother-in-law, Raymond James
Biederman, of Indianapolis. Catering was
Andrea Hirsch (below), daughter of provided by Jacquie’s Catering and hair by
Katherine Rae Maddox. Others in atten-
Debby Hirsch of West Bloomfield, Mich., dance were the bride’s son, Maddox
and Danny and Cindy Hirsch, of Mills of Fishers, her brother and sister-in-
Farmington Hills, Mich., on her marriage law, Dane and Katiara McConnell of
to Michael Kruszynski, son of Mark and Chicago, and the groom’s sister, Suzanne
Angie Kruszynski of Ellettsville, Ind., on Rothenberg of Indianapolis, and sister-
Sept. 12 at Serenity Heirloom Garden in in-law, JoAnna Rothenberg of Nazareth,
Zionsville. Steve Stout, a friend of the Pa. The bride is a Clinical Decision
bride and groom, presided over the wed- Support Manager for Community Health
ding. Andrea and Michael had an intimate Network and the groom is an attorney.
ceremony due to COVID, surrounded by The couple met in Indianapolis and will
close family and friends. Andrea’s bor- reside in Fishers, Ind.
rowed item was Michael’s late grand-
mother’s ring that had been passed down Chana and Dovid Grossbaum on the Hart and Simona Hasten on welcoming
to Michael’s mom, Angie. The couple hon-
eymooned safely in the Florida Keys fol- birth of their daughter, Leba (below), born two great-grandsons in Israel. In October
lowing the wedding. They plan a first Oct. 16, 2020. Grandparents are Rabbi their daughter Renee’s daughter and son-
anniversary vacation once COVID is over Avi and Nini Grossbaum and Rabbi in-law, Shane and Aviv Herzlich, had a
in Hawaii. Andrea is a Marketing & Yosef and Rivkie Vogel of London. son and named him Yuval Or. In
Communications Manager for the Jewish Leba’s older sister is Chai. November, their son Joshua’s daughter
Federation of Greater Indianapolis. and son-in-law, Adin and Dror Zagdon,
Michael is an ETO Engineering Manager had a boy named Aryeh.
at Howden Roots LLC. The couple met
and will reside in Indianapolis.

Rabbi Michael and Shulamit Hasten

on welcoming a grandson born in October
to their son and daughter-in-law, Yonaton
and Rachel Hasten, in New York.

Ilycia Mallory Kahn and Alan Leon Carl and Shirley Cohen on welcoming

Mordoh on the birth of their son, a great-granddaughter, Malka, born in
Michael Alan Mordoh (above, right), on October, through their granddaughter,
Oct. 21, 2020. Maternal grandparents are Tamar Chaya, and her husband,
William and Nancy Kahn of Cincinnati Binyomin Stolz of Chicago. Tamar Chaya
and paternal grandparents are Elaine is the daughter of their son and his wife,
Jeffrey and Helena Cohen, in Chicago.

Mark and Colleen Shere on the

engagement of their daughter, Mira
(below), to Yoni Schreiber from Denver.

(Photo by Sarah Lang Photography)

Kathleen Erin McConnell (right), (Photo by Matthew Doudt Photography) Pam and Lev Rothenberg on welcoming

daughter of Deborah and George a granddaughter, Brynn Michelle Rothenberg
McConnell of Kokomo, Ind., on her (see Mazel Tovs, page IN 6)
marriage to Daniel Fredrick Rothenberg,
son of Pamela and Lev Rothenberg and
grandson of Jerome Greenberg all of
Indianapolis on Oct. 3, 2020 at the home
of the groom’s parents. The groom’s uncle
Hon. Marc T. Rothenberg of Indianapolis
officiated. The Best Man was the groom’s
brother, Steven Rothenberg of Nazareth,
Pa., and the Maid of Honor was the bride’s
sister, Erika Biederman of Indianapolis.
The flower girls were the groom’s nieces,
Hadley and Nora Rothenberg and the
bride’s niece, Mary Kathleen Biederman.
The ring bearer was the bride’s nephew,

6 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020 A Chanukah Story Online

MAZEL TOVS

(continued from page IN 5)

(below), on November 17, 2020. She is the Sonja Kantor and Henry Efroymson The Phoenix Theatre, in partnership
third daughter of their son and daughter- with the Indianapolis–Marion County
in-law, Steven and JoAnna Rothenberg, (below, then and now) on their 30th
of Nazareth, Pa. Older sisters are Hadley wedding anniversary. Rabbi Jonathan Public Library, has engaged Adrienne
Rae, 6, and Nora Ann, 4. Maternal grand- Stein officiated on Dec. 1, 1990. Both
parents are Laurel Hecht of Pen Argyl, wedding and reception were held at IHC. Reiswerg, longtime area actor, for its
Pa., and Joe and Cheryl Short of
Charlotte, N.C. Great grandparents are Season’s Readings project.
Jerry Greenberg of Indianapolis and Jill
and Bob John of Fort Mill, S.C., Bill and Performers are filmed
Rita Isaacson and Richard Short of
Charlotte, N.C. Steven is an Account reading library books, and
Executive with Hormel Foods and JoAnna
is a stay at home mom. the videos are available

Rabbi Lev and Sheina Cunin of free on the IMCPL’s web-

Chabad Jewish Center in Bloomington, site during the holiday
Ind., on the birth of their daughter, Chaya
Esther (above, right), on Nov. 18, 2020. season. Adrienne will be A. Reiswerg
Materal grandparents are Rabbi Yehoshua reading Hanukkah Haiku
and Z’lata Chincholker of Bloomington and
Rabbi Cunin’s family is from Los Angeles. by Harriet Ziefert, with paintings by Karla

Benzion and Malka Cohen, of Kfar (see Reiswerg, page IN 7)

Chabad, Israel on welcoming a great- ji
grandaughter, Sarah Feiga (below, right), Jeffrey Cohen on joining Engel &
on Nov. 28, through their granddaughter, Volkers: He’s starting the Residential Real
Esti and her husband, Mendie Zanu.
Esti is the daughter of their daughter and Estate Team at the new European bou-
son-in-law Chani and Yehuda Kaplan.
tique brokerage. Cohen is former Encore
Marvin Mitchell
Sotheby’s International Realty co-founder
attorney
and current editor-in-chief of Sophisticated

Living magazine. Engel & Völkers estab-

lished its Indianapolis real estate shop in

late 2019, and is a preeminent luxury

brand in Europe, operateing 800 shops in

34 countries on five continents.

Ellen J. (Rosen) and Richard Edward

Shevitz (below) who’s guests, on Dec. 1,

1990, had a panoramic view of Manhattan

from the 50th floor of the Equitable Tower

for the ceremony and celebration of their
wedding.


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The Eight Nights Hoosier to Serve Biden BENZION
of Chanukah (continued from page IN 4)
in the White House
On the first night of Hanukkah my not need a cast. They kept him overnight
Indianapolis native, Ronald Klain, has in the hospital to make sure he was all
true love gave to me: right. Mushka gave him a banana to eat and
Lox, bagels and some cream cheese. been selected by President-elect Joe Biden he made a nice blessing before he ate it.
to serve as his White House Chief of
On the second night of Chanukah, Staff. Klain is a 1979 graduate of North The lady in the next bed was very
my true love gave to me: Central High School and a member of impressed. She said that the beautiful
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. On October blessing he made will surely bring him a big
2 kosher pickles, 22, 2017, Klain (below center, with his blessing and he will recover completely!
and lox, bagels and some cream cheese. family) was in Indianapolis to be inducted Mushka asked her if she was Jewish. She
into the Indiana Jewish Historical said yes and Mushka gave her a menorah
On the third night of Chanukah, Society’s Hoosier Jewish Legends. Hoosier for Chanukah and a box of candles. The
my true love gave to me: Jewish Legends recognizes Hoosiers who lady was very moved. She thanked Mushka
have made a significant and lasting impact and said that she now feels much better.
3 pounds of corned beef, to their profession, community, and the
2 kosher pickles, fabric of our cultural heritage in Indiana. December 10th in the evening we light
and lox, bagels and some cream cheese. the first candle of Chanukah. If you need a
menorah or candles, get in touch with
On the fourth night of Chanukah, your local Chabad house and they will
my true love gave to me: supply them. On Friday be careful to light
the menorah before sunset. We wish all of
4 potato latkes, you a Happy Chanukah!
3 pounds of corned beef,
2 kosher pickles, Rabbi Benzion Cohen lives in K’far
and lox, bagels and some cream cheese. Chabad, Israel. He can be reached by email at

On the fifth night of Chanukah, j [email protected].

my true love gave to me: REISWERG

5 bowls of chicken soup! (continued from page IN 6)
4 potato latkes,
3 pounds of corned beef, Klain previously served as Chief of Staff Gudeon. The book has been curated by
2 kosher pickles, to Vice President Al Gore during the the Library and was a National Jewish
and lox, bagels and some cream cheese. Clinton administration and Biden during Book Awards finalist. The Jewish Book
his tenure as President Barack Obama’s Council says it is, “exquisitely illustrated,
On the sixth night of Chanukah, vice president. Klain brings unique expertise captures the joy and excitement of
my true love gave to me: to this moment defined by the ongoing Hanukkah in the colorful dancing
coronavirus crisis. The Democratic opera- Chagall-like figures of the family who are
6 pickled herrings, tive was appointed by then-President lighting the Hanukkah candles.” The video
5 bowls of chicken soup! Barack Obama to lead the response to the will be available on the Library website
4 potato latkes, Ebola crisis in 2014. Klain’s experience beginning Dec. 11, the first day of Hanukkah.

3 pounds of corned beef,
2 kosher pickles, ji
and lox, bagels and some cream cheese.
leading the Obama administration’s
On the seventh night of Chanukah, response to that public health threat is
my true love gave to me: seen as an asset. Biden said Klain’s experi-
ence and ability to work with people all
7 noodle kugels, across the political spectrum was what he
6 pickled herrings, was looking for in his White House Chief
5 bowls of chicken soup! of Staff.

4 potato latkes,
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On the eighth night of Chanukah, 251-1900
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8 Alka-Seltzer,
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5 bowls of chicken soup!
4 potato latkes,
3 pounds of corned beef,
2 kosher pickles,

and lox, bagels and some cream cheese.

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My Kosher cook until water is absorbed, about 13 The Night Before
minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool. Add Chanukah

Kitchen cucumber, tomato, mint and 1/2 cup T‘ was the night before Hanukkah,
parsley. Pour dressing on and toss to coat.
To serve, arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each boychicks and maidels
Not a sound could be heard,
BY SYBIL KAPLAN of 4 plates. Spoon quinoa tabbouleh on
top and serve. not even the dreidels.
The Menorah was set on the chimney, alight
Try Something Lemony Quinoa Salad In the kitchen Bubbe hut gechapt a bissel bite.
New – Quinoa (4 servings) Salami, pastrami, und a glessala tay
This recipe came from California Chef And zayerah pickles with bagels, oy vay!
Quinoa (keen-wah) is a plant whose Jeremy Fox from a Food & Wine article on Gezunt and geschmack, the kinderlech felt
America’s Best Vegetarian Cooking. While dreaming of tagelach
seed is eaten like a grain, like wheat,
originally from the Andean region of 8 large red radishes and Chanukah gelt.
South America. However, it is not a true 1 small black radish
grain. Quinoa contains higher amounts of 1 peeled medium carrot The clock on the mantlepiece
protein compared to true grains, and it 1 cored medium fennel bulb away was tickin’
does not contain any gluten. People take 1 cup quinoa
quinoa by mouth for high levels of blood 2-1/2 cups water And Bubbe was serving a schtickala chicken.
fats called triglycerides and cholesterol, pain, finely grated zest of 2 lemons A tumult arose like a thousand brauches,
urinary tract infections, and weight loss. juice of 1 lemon Santa had fallen and broken his tuches.
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil I put on my slippers, eins, tsvay, drei,
In foods, quinoa is used to make flour, salt and pepper to taste While Bubbe was now
soups, and beer. Quinoa is also used in foods
to replace grains like wheat for people Using a mandolin grater, thinly slice on the herring and rye.
who need to avoid gluten, like those with radishes, carrot and fennel and transfer to I grabbed for my bathrobe
celiac disease. Eating quinoa might make a bowl of ice water. Refrigerate about 1
people feel fuller than wheat or rice and it hour until crisp. In a saucepan, bring and buttoned my gotkes
might also decrease post-meal levels of quinoa and water to a boil. Cover and While Bubbe was busy
blood fats called triglycerides compared cook over low heat until water is
to eating bread. Here are some recipes you absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let cool. devouring the latkes.
might like to try, particularly if you need to Drain and dry vegetables. Combine lemon (see Chanukah, page IN 9)
eat gluten free or have celiac. zest and lemon juice with oil in a bowl.
Add quinoa and toss. Season with salt and ji
Basic Quinoa pepper. To serve, place quinoa in salad
(3 cups) bowls and top with vegetables. 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
2 cups water 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup quinoa Crispy Quinoa Sliders 1/4 cup chopped chives
(12 sliders) 3 minced garlic cloves
Place quinoa and water in a saucepan. This recipe is from Food & Wine by Chef salt and pepper to taste
When all the grains turn white, bring to a Kay Chun. 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
boil. Cover and cook until all the water is
absorbed (about 15 minutes). 2/3 cup quinoa In a saucepan, cook the quinoa in
2/3 cup water boiling water until just tender about 10
Quinoa Tabbouleh 2 (1-inch) slices whole wheat bread, minutes. Drain and spread on a baking
(4 servings) sheet to cool. Pulse bread in a food
This is from a magazine which says it is crusts removed, bread cubed processor until coarse crumbs (about 1
the recipe of the Rancho la Puerta spa in 2 large eggs cup). Whisk eggs in a bowl. Squeeze liquid
Tecate, Mexico. from zucchini and add to eggs. Stir in
cheese, chives, garlic, salt and pepper. Add
2 Tbsp. olive oil Happy Chanukah! quinoa and bread crumbs. Let stand 10
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice minutes. Scoop 12 mounds of mixture to
2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley from form 1/2-inch thick patties. Heat one
1 minced garlic clove Tbsp. oil in a frying pan. Add 6 patties and
salt and pepper to taste Nora Plaza Shopping Center cook about 3 minutes until golden on the
1 cup water 1300 East 86th Street bottom. Add one Tbsp. oil, flip patties and
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa Mon.-Thurs. 10a – 7p cook for 3 minutes until crisp. Repeat with
1/2 cup chopped cucumber remaining 6 patties. Serve with buns,
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes Fri. & Sat. 10a – 6p, Sun. 12 – 5p lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped parsley 846-5718 Sybil Kaplan is a journalist, author,
8 lettuce leaves compiler/contributor/editor of 9 kosher
[email protected] cookbooks (working on a 10th) and food
Whisk oil, lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. writer for North American Jewish publica-
parsley in a bowl with garlic, salt and www.goodmansshoes.com tions. She lives in Jerusalem where she has
pepper. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water led weekly walks of the Jewish food market,
to boil. Add quinoa, cover, reduce heat and Machaneh Yehudah, in English since 2009.
She wrote the kosher Jerusalem restaurant
features for Janglo.net, the oldest, largest
website for English speakers from
2014–2020.

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 9

CHANUKAH

(continued from page IN 8)

To the window I ran and to my surprise
A little red yarmulka greeted my eyes.
When he got to the door

and saw the Menorah,
“Yiddishe kinder,”he said,“Oy, Kenehora.”
I thought I was in a goyisha hoise,
But as long as I’m here,

I’ll leave a few toys.”
With much gesshray, I asked,

“Du bist a Yid?”
“Avada, mein numen ist

Schloimey Claus, kid.”
“Come into the kitchen,

I’ll get you a dish,
A guppell and a schtickala fish.”
With smacks of delight,

he started his fressen,
Chopped liver, knaidlach

and kreplah gegessen.
Along with his meal,

he had a few schnapps,
When it came to eating,

this boy was the tops.

He asked for some knishes
with pepper and salt,

But they were so hot,
he yelled “Oy Gevalt.”

Unbuttoning his haizen,
he rose from the tisch,

And said,“Your Kosher essen
is simply delish.”

As he went to the door,
he said“I’ll see you later,

I’ll be back next Pesach,
in time for the Seder.”

More rapid than eagles
his prancers they came,

As he whistled and shouted
and called them by name:

“Now Izzy, now Morris, now Yitzak,
now Sammy,

Now Irving and Maxie,
and Moishe and Mannie.”

He gave a gesshray
as he drove out of sight:

“Chag Sameach to all,
and to all a good night.”
Happy Chanukah!!!!

10 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020

Chanukah begins this year at sundown on December 10, at which time we begin
lighting the candles of our Chanukah menorah (or chanukkiah, in Hebrew))
for eight consecutive nights. The shamas (leader) candle is placed in its
elevated or unique position on the menorah each night and the
other candles loaded from the far right to the left in the quanti-
ty corresponding to the night (first night-one, second night-
two, etc.). The shamas is lit, the blessings are recited, as stated
below, (remember to include the third one – the Shaheheyanu
prayer – on the first night only), then the other candles are lit in
sequence of the new night first in reverse order (left to right). All
the candles should be allowed to burn down completely each
night and fresh ones placed for each new night.

DECEMBER

10
2020

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 11

Chanukah Songs

I Have a Little Dreidel Maoz Tzur – Transliteration And while we are playing
the candles are burning bright.
I have a little dreidel Maoz tzur yeshua-si
I made it out of clay Lecha na-eh li-sha-beyach One for each night,
And when it’s dry and ready they shed a sweet light
Then dreidel I shall play! Tikone bais ti-fee-lasi to remind us of days long ago.
Vi-sham todah ni-za-beyach
Chorus: Li-ase ta-chin mat-beyach. One for each night,
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel they shed a sweet light
Mee-tzar ham-na-beyach to remind us of days long ago.
I made it out of clay Az eg-more vi-sheer meez-mor
And when it’s dry and ready Light One Candle
Chanukahs ha-meez-beyach By Peter Yarrow
Then dreidel I shall play! Az eg-more vi-sheer meez-mor
Light one candle for the Maccabee children
It has a lovely body Chanukahs ha-meez-beyach. With thanks that their light didn’t die
With legs so short and thin
And when my dreidel’s tired Popular English Translation (Rock of Ages) Light one candle for the pain they endured
Rock of ages, let our song When their right to exist was denied
It drops and then I win! Praise Your saving power;
(Chorus) You, amid the raging foes, Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice
Were our sheltering tower. Justice and freedom demand
My dreidel’s always playful Furious they assailed us, But light one candle
It loves to dance and spin But Your arm availed us, for the wisdom to know
A happy game of dreidel And Your word,
Come play now, let’s begin! Broke their sword, When the peacemaker’s time is at hand

(Chorus) When our own strength failed us. Chorus:
Don’t let the light go out!
Who Can Retell (Translation) It’s lasted for so many years!
O Rock of my salvation, Don’t let the light go out!
Who can retell, with delight we praise You. Let it shine through our love and our tears.
the things that befell us, Restore the Temple where
Who can count them? we will bring offerings. Light one candle
In every age a hero or sage, When You will eliminate our enemies, for the strength that we need
Then I shall sing at the rededication. To never become our own foe
Came to our aid.
Hark! In days of yore in Chanukah, Chanukah And light one candle
for those who are suffering
Israel’s ancient land, Chanukah, Chanukah Pain we learned so long ago
Brave Maccabeus led the Chag yafeh kol kach Light one candle for all we believe in
Ohr chaviv, mi-savis That anger not tear us apart
faithful band. And light one candle to find us together
But now all Israel Gil li-yeled rach. With peace as the song in our hearts
must as one arise,
Redeem itself through deed Chanukah, Chanukah (chorus)
Sivivon, sov, sov
and sacrifice. What is the memory that’s valued so highly
Who can retell, Sov, sov, sov! Sov, sov, sov! That we keep it alive in that flame?
the things that befell us, Ma nayim vi-tov. What’s the commitment to those
Who can count them? who have died
In every age a hero or sage, (Translation)
Came to our aid. Hanukkah is a great holiday. That we cry out they’ve not died in vain?
Surrounded with lovely light. We have come this far always believing
Sivivon, Sov, Sov, Sov
Fun for little children. That justice would somehow prevail
Sivivon, sov, sov, sov Dreidel, spin, spin, spin. This is the burden, this is the promise
Chanukah, hu chag tov
Chanukah , hu chag tov How wonderful! This is why we will not fail!
Sivivon, sov, sov, sov!
Chanukah, Oh Chanukah (chorus)
Chag simcha hu la-am Don’t let the light go out!
Nes gadol haya sham
Nes gadol haya sham Chanukah, oh Chanukah, Don’t let the light go out!
Chag simcha hu la-am.
come light the Menorah Don’t let the light go out.
(Translation)
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin. Let’s have a party,
Chanukah is a great holiday. we’ll all dance the hora
It is a celebration for our nation.
A great miracle happened there. HappyGather round the table,
we’ll all have a treat
ChanukahSivivon to play with,
and latkes to eat.

12 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020

Hooverwood Living to They will guide Hooverwood Living Pictured is local artist and OMA facilitator,
Begin Hospice Services Hospice care to focus on the whole Kira Shemesh (R) and Hooverwood Living
person, to provide not only medical care resident Anne Laiken. Opening Minds
Hooverwood Living announced their but also spiritual and emotional support through Art (OMA) is an award-winning,
for patients and their caregivers. “Senior evidence-based, intergenerational art-
partnership with Senior Options, LLC. to Options is proud to begin a partnership making program for people with
launch Hospice in 2021. Hospice services with Hooverwood Living to bring hospice Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
will expand Hooverwood Living’s care services to the greater Indianapolis area. neurocognitive disorders. Its failure-free
continuum and will offer a new way Evan Lubline, CEO, and the Hooverwood program provides opportunities for
to assist not only the residents of board have embraced the concept of creative self-expression and social
Hooverwood Living but also older adults hospice and understand the importance engagement for people with dementia.
within the greater Indianapolis area. of compassionate end-of-life care for the Make sure you “like” the Hooverwood
people they serve.” adds, Nancy King, Living Facebook profile for upcoming
“I am honored to serve as Board Chair President of Senior Options, LLC. information about our first virtual art
of Hooverwood Living and know our show on December 16th. They will be
expansion of services to include hospice will Murray I. Firestone, PhD. said, “During featuring residents who have been partic-
benefit our residents and the community. my tenure as immediate past Board ipating in the OMA art program.
While the Jewish component of hospice will President at Hooverwood Living, the
provide comfort to our Jewish patients and principal initiative was to grow
families, our service will also be inclusive Hooverwoods’s service lines and to
of any religious faith. I am so glad the rebrand the enterprise to reflect our
Board supported this initiative so our evolution from a skilled nursing facility to
patients and families receive the best a care continuum. Hospice care is an
quality care through the end of life.”stated important pillar of that initiative and
Stacy Segal, Board President of allows Hooverwood Living to provide
Hooverwood Living. continuity of care through a patient’s
lifespan. At no level of care more than
Hooverwood Living will be partnering hospice is it so important to address the
with Senior Options, LLC., a nationally needs of both the patient and their family
recognized organization, headquartered in members. As an agency of the Jewish
Virginia Beach, Va., that brings experience Federation of Greater Indianapolis, and
and expertise to assist in bringing Home with their support we are delighted to be
and Community Based Services to not-for-
profit, LeadingAge member organizations. (see Hoverwood, page IN 15)

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 13

Obituaries She was a graduate of the Hasten Steven Edward Dill, 57, was born to
Hebrew Academy, and North Central Susan Rothbard Dill on
We send our deepest condolences to all High School. She volunteered and worked Dec. 29, 1962. He died
for the Indianapolis Humane Society and peacefully on Oct. 15, 2020
family members and friends on the loss of was a member of Congregation Shaarey with his sister and mother
your loved ones. May they forever be of Tefilla. Meghan was loving and nurturing at his side. Steve attended
blessed memory and may the Holy One of to dogs and people. Her mother fondly North Central High School
Israel send strength and comfort to all who recalls Meghan bringing home “dogs and and Purdue University.
are mouring the loss of: friends”that needed a place to stay. He was employed with Centerplate as a
catering manager. He had a remarkable
Hebert M. Olshever, 87, of Indianapolis She is survived by her mother, Susan Rose work ethic and loved interacting with
passed away Oct. 9, 2020. He was born in Prince Schwab; her fiancé, Michael Beasley, people. Every Christmas Eve he was the
Brooklyn to the late Samuel and Rae Jr.; her daughter, Amoni, and numerous bartender at Café Santa Fe for“Christmas
(Solomon) Olshever on Jan. 2, 1933. Herb extended family members and friends. Eve with Steve” where he shared drinks,
proudly served in the United States Air She will be deeply and forever missed. laughter and his incredibly quick wit with
Force. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in people from near and far.
Political Science from Brooklyn College Graveside services were held privately
and went on to earn a Master’s degree in on October 15th in Ohev Zedeck Cemetery. Most of all he loved his family and
Management from Columbia University. Memorial contributions may be made to friends. Steve was a true people person.
Indianapolis Humane Society, www.indy- His daughter Hannah was his ultimate
Herb’s career spanned many years and humane.org. Arrangements entrusted to joy. He was a dedicated and loving father.
many different companies. He worked as Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. His loyalty was boundless to his numer-
a Division Manager for Abraham & ous friends, many of whom he had known
Strauss for 15 years, spent four years as Douglas Alan Perry, 65, passed since grade school. He was always there
Vice President and General Merchandise away October 13, 2020. Beloved son, for his mother and sister with a smile, hug
Manager of home furnishings and fashion brother, uncle and friend, Doug was born or whatever was needed.
accessories at William H. Block Co., he on July 6, 1955 to Bernard and Mildred
owned and operated Guttman Furniture Perry. He was a 1973 graduate of North He is survived by his mother, Susan Dill,
in Connersville for seven years and in later Central High School. Doug was a long- his sister, Karen Dill Siegel, his daughter
years operated Herbie’s Bagels. Herb was time member of Congregation Beth-El Hannah Dill and his nieces, Katelyn and
a proud member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck where he became a Bar Mitzvah Morgan Siegel and his nephew Blake Siegel.
Zedeck. and a Confirmand.
Graveside services were held at IHC
He is survived by his beloved family: He was a loyal and dedicated employee, North Cemeter. In lieu of flowers dona-
daughter, Tracy (Dan) Prairie of Colorado, working for 20 years at his family’s busi- tions may be made to the Goldman Union
his former wife, and his adored grandchil- ness, Perry’s Luggage and Gifts. Later he Camp Scholarship Fund, 9349 Moore Rd.,
dren, Nina and Scott Olshever and worked for Marshalls at the Carmel loca- Zionsville, Indiana 46077.
Sydney and Benjamin Prairie. Tracy tion for 13 years. Doug will be remem-
remembers her father as a “loyal, loving, bered for his sweet and caring nature. He Frieda Paris Sanders, 95, passed
caring and kind man.” always thought of others and was a reli- away peacefully in her
able and thoughtful man. sleep on October 17, 2020.
Graveside services were held privately at Born on Dec. 28, 1924 into
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mildred a loving family that
Brenner Perry; sisters, Stephanie (Tim) included her parents,
Meghan Rose Schwab, Luekens and Bette (Martin) Gabel; nephew, Esther and Morris Paris,
21, passed away Oct. 11. Craig Luekens and great niece and nephews, and siblings Anne, Amelia,
2020. Beloved daughter, Charlotte, Julian and Eli Luekens. Sylvia and Hal, she was the baby of the
mother, fiancé, and friend girls and the self-appointed favorite child.
was taken from the world Graveside services were private on
much too soon. She was October 16th in Beth-El Zedeck North Growing up in Brooklyn, the family
born Sept. 18, 1999. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may frequently took advantage of the city by
be made to a favorite charity of the donor. going to Broadway musicals, and seeing
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron- up-and-comers such as Frank Sinatra and
Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. the Lee Sisters. Inspired by their love of
show tunes, Annie, Sylvia and Frieda
Aaron The Jewish Funeral Home of Greater Indianapolis created their own singing trio, which baby
Ruben 317-873-4776 brother, Hal, promptly nicknamed the
A R N Nelson “Other Lee Sisters” – as in home-lee,
11411 N. Michigan Road ug-lee and ghast-lee. This moniker never
failed to make them riotously giggle even
just north of I-465 in their advanced ages. While close to all
of her siblings, their spouses and children,
Frieda considered her sister Sylvia as her
life-long dearest friend.

Frieda married the love of her life, Fred
Sanders, and moved to Bloomington, Ind.,
where Fred attended school. Frieda and
Fred developed their love for basketball
and remained loyal IU fans and advocates
of the Jacobs School of Music because of

(see Obituaries, page IN 14)

14 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020

OBITUARIES Sanders (Dana Sanders), both of Shalom to all of us.
Indianapolis; grandchildren Sarah Hoover Due to COVID-19, a private graveside
(continued from page IN 13) (Tom Sachs) of New York, Rachael Hoover
(Denis Lekiç) of Indianapolis, Jordan service was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., with
their happy years on campus. After a post- Sanders (Jessica Brodey) of Chicago, a celebration of his life to be held at a later
graduation move to upstate NewYork for Fred’s David Hoover of Los Angeles, Benjamin date in Indianapolis.
research position at Lederle Laboratories, Sanders of Denver, and Rebecca Sanders
the couple moved to Galveston, Texas, so of New York, and two great grandchildren, In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-
Fred could continue his education. Once Guy Louis Armstrong Sachs and Fifi tions may be made to https://birthright
he completed his MD/PhD (in a record Bowen Lekiç. israel.foundation. Local arrangements
three years), the family moved north to entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.
Indianapolis which remained their The Sanders-Hoover families would like
beloved home until their deaths. to thank Frieda’s compassionate care Janet (Esterline) Yosha, 81, passed
givers Gloria Heck, Judy Parrish and peacefully in her home
Frieda contributed much working to Bethlehem Temam; Carrie McColly of surrounded by her loving
support Fred and the family so he could AseraCare Hospice Care and the entire family on Oct. 24, 2020.
pursue his professional education. In the staff at Marquette Manor who made She was born in Detroit,
early days of his medical practice, she also Frieda feel at home the minute she Michigan, on June 9, 1939,
worked as his office manager and book- stepped in the door. to Dorothy and Jim
keeper, a role she stayed in until Fred’s Esterline. She graduated
retirement. But, most of all, as a woman of Funeral services were private due to from Shortridge High School and Indiana
her generation, she cherished with great Covid-19. Memorial contributions may University Bloomington. Jan became a
pride her roles as head of the house and be made in her name to The Patachou member of Pi Beta Phi where she served
mother most of all. Foundation, an organization that Frieda in many capacities. She loved her years in
supported by donating her winnings from the sorority and maintained loving, close
Frieda was a happy, sweet and fun-loving her penny-ante card games. www.the friendships with her dear Pi Phi sisters
person who did not know a stranger. She patachoufoundation.org. throughout her life.
loved talking on the phone for hours,
bowling with her girlfriends, singing in Joseph (Yossi) Cohen, 78, passed Jan was an elementary school teacher
her temple’s choir, and doing needle work away due to cancer with for several years after college. As an entre-
(which won her Best of Show ribbons at his family by his side in his preneur, she and her friend Susan created
the Indiana State Fair three years in a home in Carmel, Ind., on Mitchell and Yosha Interiors. Jan had an
row). Even in her 80s, she knitted beanie Oct. 18, 2020. He never innate flair for“what worked”and a sense
caps and blankets for the babies at Riley stopped teaching. With of elegant style and beauty. Foremost in
Hospital for Children. A true city girl, she gentle humor and patient Jan’s life was her family, and she filled the
did not learn to drive a car until she was encouragement, he shared role of matriarch perfectly with her love,
almost 40 or ride a bike, preferring to use his love of the Hebrew language, culture, compassion, humor, joy, patience, enthu-
an adult sized tricycle with a large basket and music of Israel, delighting countless siasm, and fun. If any family member was
on its front for exercise. The most rebel- high school students and adult learners performing on stage, playing on the court
lious thing she did was refuse to eat Fred’s with lessons, stories, legendary falafel, and or in the field, receiving an award, or being
homemade vinaigrette, preferring her his trademark phrase“Shalom to all of us” honored for an accomplishment, there was
bottled Wishbone in its place. She loved – shalom, meaning hello, goodbye, and peace. no question of her attending and being an
cooking and baking – especially Fred’s enthusiastic fan and solid supporter.
favorite veal schnitzel, potato pancakes Before emigrating to the U.S. in 1980,
and maple pecan chiffon cake. Her grand- Yossi served as a paratrooper in the Israeli Friends were such an integral part of
children, now all adults, remember army, where he was wounded in Jan’s life. She was, simply, a joy to be near,
“Grandma” for her homemade milk- Jerusalem in the Six-Day War. A student and she offered to all the same qualities
shakes, English muffin pizzas, scooped of geography in addition to languages, he she shared with family. People gravitated
out toasted bagels, knit caps and sweaters was part of a team that helped draw the to her because of her wit, her sparkling
but mostly for the cozy book reading border between Israel and neighboring contribution to a conversation, and
sessions and the love and arm tickles she Jordan as a teenager using a map, a sex- genuine interest in what others had to say.
showered on each of them. tant, and a gun that he did not yet know Jan was often the first one to reach out,
how to use. But he found his true purpose without hesitation, to offer her time and
In the eyes of her children, Frieda most and passion when meeting his wife Hanna, talent when a friend was in need. She
impressed them with her remarkable who was a young educator at the time at lifted others’ spirits and encouraged them
strength, resilience and pure grit after Ben Gurion University in Be’er Sheva. to conquer when they feared failure or
Fred’s death in their 63rd year of marriage wanted to quit. Jan was selfless, kind-
when she moved into Marquette Manor at Fifty-four years of devoted marriage hearted, and generous to a fault. On the
age 86 and started her life anew. It was followed, including adventures and stories other hand, she was no pushover. She was
there that she made some of her most with three children Yaneav (Michele), a determined defender and dauntless
important friends – residents and staff Eafat (Adam), and Raneat (Jaume) and supporter of friend or family if she
alike. She loved them all as if she had eight adored and adoring grandchildren. thought her advocacy was necessary.
known them her entire life. His family was his true north, leading to
epic cross-country car trips and overseas Cooking, exercising, and traveling were
She likened living in her independent adventures. After a lifetime of rich memo- among her many passions. Jan was an
living apartment to being in a freshman ries exploring the world he loved with the early morning riser and enjoyed preparing
dorm… “minus the sex and drugs” she’d people he loved, he knew only content- delicious meals that time of day. She loved
say with a twinkle. She thrived there, ment. Hanna and the whole family cele- hosting family in her home and would
making the most of her post-Fred life. brate Yossi’s life and wish his many start days in advance to create a wonderful
students, friends, and others who learned feast always making sure to include
Frieda is survived by her children: Susan so much from his kind, wise example: various favorite dishes that she knew her
Sanders of Los Angeles, Martha Sanders
Hoover (John Hoover) and George (see Obituaries, page IN 17)

The Tattooed Torah December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 15

I recently saw this wonderful animated A scene from the animated movie The Tattooed Torah.
movie called The Tattooed Torah. Based on a
book of the same title, the story tells of the HOOVERWOOD
Holocaust in a way that is palatable for
young children. Below is the description (continued from page IN 12)
from the movie’s website. J.C. launching Jewish hospice care.”

Year: 2019; Length: 21 minutes; country: “Hooverwood Living is becoming the
USA (Spanish version available); Director: central address for all of your Healthcare
Marc Bennett; Genre: Animation Short needs, through care navigation, nursing
home care, memory care services, assisted
Over the last three decades, the living and we are now able to offer
hospice at the most meaningful time of
beloved children’s book by Marvell someone’s life within the walls of
Ginsburg, The Tattooed Torah, has been a Hooverwood and outside the walls to the
powerful resource for Holocaust educa- greater community.”said Evan Lubline, Chief
tion. The book recounts the true story of Executive Officer of Hooverwood Living.
the rescue and restoration of a small Torah
from Brno, Czechoslovakia, and teaches Hooverwood Living is nestled in a
the Holocaust not only as a period of beautiful 40-acre campus. Since 1902,
destruction but also as an opportunity for Hooverwood has served the elderly with
redemption. Marvell was the director of dignity, respect, and the highest standards of
Early Childhood Education for the Board care. Hooverwood is committed to building
of Jewish Education in Chicago for many the premier continuum of care for all adults
years, and is the author of numerous in the Indianapolis area.

books and articles.

The adaptation of The Tattooed Torah animated by Jeffrey Pittle and Christian GOOD FOOD
into an animated short film is a three-gen- Robins, with original score by Daniel Alcheh
erational endeavor, initiated by Marvell’s and recorded by The Bow Tie Orchestra mimibluemeatballs.com
daughter, Beth Kopin, who first had the and Choir of Moscow, co-written by Brett
dream to transform this book into a film, Kopin and Marc Bennett, story by Greg Downtown - Carmel - Fashion Mall
and is one of the executive producers. Beth’s Ferkel, directed by Marc Bennett, and
son Brett, the co-screenwriter, is currently narrated by Ed Asner. The Spanish version
a rabbinical student in Los Angeles. is narrated by Fernando Allende, and the
voice of the little boy is by Adán Allende.
The film brings illustrator Martin
Lemelman’s rich artwork to life, and will thetattooedtorah.com

allow this story to reach a much broader
audience all over the world. Now more Happy Chanukah!
than ever, it is essential to continue teaching kusxdbNes
the lessons of the Holocaust to young A Great
children in an impactful and palatable GadolHaMppiernacedle
way, so that such horrific events are never
forgotten and never repeated. vhvHayahThere

The film is presented by The Goldrich oaSham
Family Foundation in association with USC
Shoah Foundation, executive producers
Melinda Goldrich and Stephen Smith,
produced by Lisa Effress of 11 Dollar Bill,

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The Jewish Calendar 80 actors, who have given 200 perform-
ances in 10 countries.
During COVID
In another calendar entry we are taken
BY ROSE KLEINER to Cochin, India, where the menorah on
Chanukah has been lit for centuries, not
With daily lives confined indefinitely to collection of the museum’s holdings. with olive oil but with coconut oil. The
Among the illustrations which grace reason – when the Jews first settled in
our homes, the Jewish calendar’s contents Cochin in the 12th century, there was
can offer us an antidote to the gloom of this fine calendar are the iconic works of no olive oil available. So the coconut oil
COVID. By listing candle lighting times for Moritz Daniel Oppenheim (Das Purim tradition has endured.
Shabbat and holidays, and weekly Torah Fest, 1873, German), Isidor Kauffman
readings, the calendar can help us raise the (Friday Evening, c. 1920, Austrian), and Another challenge to tradition in this
celebration of Shabbat, of the start of each Solomon Joseph Solomon (High Tea In calendar for Chanukah is the very simple,
Hebrew month and of the holidays to a higher the Sukkah, 1906, British). attractive pear butter recipe presented to
level. Getting involved in the preparation replace the apple sauce for latkes.
for those festive days, we may find dealing Other illustrations feature paintings by
with the pandemic is much more bearable. such renowned modern artists as Samuel Another entry on the diversity of Jewish
Bak (From Aleph to Tav, 1978, Israel), and life, this time regarding the Girl Scout
When did Jewish calendars appear in Adolph Gottlieb (Annalee and Barnett on movement, takes us to the Baltimore
North America? There were none avail- the Beach, c. 1935, American). Jewish community. This is where in 2015,
able until the 1930s. That is when kosher the Ner Tamid Shomer Shabbos Girl Scout
food businesses began to give them out, Among the diverse images is a historic troops was established for grades K–12.
for free, to advertise their products. photograph of Brooklyn’s famous deli
Eventually leading publishers took over, shop, Kishke King, by Jay Jaffee (1953, The troops never meet on Shabbat, and
creating beautiful calendars, some of American). Located on a corner of a they incorporate Jewish values in their activ-
which have become true classics. building in Brooklyn’s Brownsville, its ities, enjoying camping, hiking and craft0s.
brick walls are plastered with signs of the
Take the Jewish calendar for the New historic prices of that era (large hamburger For youngsters in Israel the year 2017
Year 5781, which runs to the end of 2021. – 13 cents; drinks – 5 cents; watermelon – brought the good news that basic dental
Besides its beautiful illustrations, its contents 10 cents). A moving image of the early care, up to age 15, would be free.
listed for every month of the year offer 20th century is the photo titled, Steerage
intellectual as well as esthetic stimulation. (1907, American), by Alfred Stieglitz. When it comes to enjoying the out-
doors, Israelis are blessed with many
The Jewish calendar’s presence in our For youngsters, from 9 to 90, My Very opportunities to go hiking or trekking
home makes a statement that we are so Own Jewish Calendar (Kar-Ben Publishing) throughout many parts of the country.
much more than the job we hold, and more is back again this year with content that is They have a choice of over 40 national
than our possessions or our past achieve- fun, relevant and educational. It shows us parks or can cross the country by follow-
ments. It takes us back to our roots to the rich content of Jewish life both past ing the Israel National Trail. It stretches
explore who we are and where we come from and present, and throughout the Jewish from Kibbutz Dan in the far north of the
adding new meaning to our daily lives. communities in different parts of the globe. country all the way to Eilat on the south-
ern tip of Israel on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Among this year’s calendars is the lovely Suggested activities, projects, and simple
Jewish Museum Calendar (Pomegranate recipes connected to the different holidays With Bollywood movies becoming so
publishers), for the wall. It features works on the calendar will keep youngsters busy popular, it is worth noting that Jews
from the Jewish Museum in NewYork and throughout the year, and especially during played a major role in the Indian film
has illustrations of extraordinary works of these days of the pandemic. industry, in its early days. One of its first
art. Touching on different aspects of Jewish stars, Sulochana, was named Ruby Myers
culture, the illustrations speak about the As if anticipating a difficult year, the when she was born in 1928, to a Bagdadi
Jewish experience over different centuries editors of this calendar list an assortment Jewish family. Becoming the highest paid
and in different countries. of celebrations to lift our spirits. One entry star of Indian cinema, she earned more
is called Dance the Night Away, on than the governor of Bombay.
The power of art to inform and inspire Simchat Torah. This is how certain Jewish
is evident in the images of the paintings, communities, among them Chabad, celebrate These calendars run to the end of 2021,
prints, sculptures and ceremonial objects the conclusion of the Torah-reading cycle – and certainly deserve a place in the Jewish
which are displayed in this Jewish by dancing the night away until morning. home, especially during this period of lock-
Museum calendar, and reflect the superb down. Travel and adventure, on a much
We learn that Israel has established the smaller scale, are still possible at present.
first blind theatre company in the world. With the inspiration of the Jewish calendar
Na Laga’at (Please Touch) was opened in we can get a glimpse of those places, and
Jaffa in 2002 to give blind-deaf individuals worlds, that are distant from us now, and we
access to the theatre arts. The troupe has can dream of visiting them after COVID.

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 17

OBITUARIES Omni-source Marketing. His father Jacob forged a path to
Diane was well liked by everyone, family, America at the turn of the 20th century to
(continued from page IN 14) build a home far from the complex unrest
friends, customers, and strangers. She never for Jewish people in Eastern Europe. With
guests would enjoy. Because Jan rarely had a bad word to say about anybody, nor Yiddish as his first language and the
slowed down, regular exercise was another did anyone ever have a bad word to say chutzpah of an immigrant, he became a
activity that she embraced enthusiastical- about her. Diane was well-known as a successful entrepreneur as a scrap metal
ly. She enjoyed pilates, light weightlifting, person with a great smile. She was a recycler (ahead of his time) owning the
the treadmill, and riding the stationary member of Hadassah and the City of business Jacob Kasle and Sons where
bike. For many years she pursued golf, and Hope. Diane was also diagnosed with Herb and his brothers would all serve as
in true Jan fashion, became very accom- interstitial lung disease in 2018 and coped executives. Later, Yiddish words and
plished on the links at Broadmoor with its difficulties ever since. phrases could be heard from Herb, though
Country Club. Her travels were extensive little more than Yinglish that has become
and included many fun destinations in the Graveside services for family and close part of the American vernacular.
states and around the world which fueled friends were held October 29th at
Jan’s adventurous spirit. Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. Herb’s family moved from Toledo to
the Meridian Kessler neighborhood of
Jan’s family wishes to thank her caring Diane is survived by her husband, Arnie; Indianapolis in 1941. He was active in
and loyal friend Jim Swanson and her daughters, Amy Goldberg and Lori social clubs as a transfer student to
dedicated oncology team at American Goldberg Zimmerman; daughter-in law, Shortridge High School and a member of
Health Network, especially the compas- Karen Zimmerman; grandchildren, the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.
sionate staff and nurses Andrea, Chastity, Jonathan and Juliet Ackay; sister, JoAnn Herb received his business degree from
and Ravi, led by Dr. Vasudevamurthy and (Aaron) Rubin; nieces, Sheryl Rubin (part- Indiana University and the University of
Rachelle. The guidance and gentleness of ner, Christine Fedenko); and Jamie Rubin Missouri. As a businessman, he had a
Dr. Louis M. Profeta was beyond the call (wife of deceased nephew, Mark). dynamic career with J. Kasle and Sons and
of friendship. The family is also grateful for later as a realtor.
the nurturing team of angels who cared Elik Khaimovich Shapiro, 92, of
for Jan at home including Denise, Aretha, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 29, 2020. Herb’s greatest joy in life was his family
Audrey, Deb, Lynn, and Sue Anne. He was born in Tarashcha, Ukraine on and his 70 year marriage. On Sept. 3, 1950
March 11, 1928 to the late Khaim and he married Anita Lois Goldberg, daughter
Jan is survived by her sisters Joan Nacha Shapiro. of Myer and Ethel (Margolis) Goldberg, at
Esterline Lafuze and Mary Esterline her family home in New Bedford, Mass.
McGarvey; daughters Cynthia Yosha- Elik is survived by his wife, Anya; children, He was never quite as persistent as he
Snyder (Roger) and Laura Yosha; former Vladimir (Irnia) Shapiro, and Alexander was when he repeatedly asked Anita for a
husband and dear friend Louis Buddy (Olga) Shapiro; grandchildren Elina, Igor, date until she said yes and never let his
Yosha; grandchildren Olivia Fox Stanislav (Hannah), Maria, and Svetlana. attentiveness to her wane. Herb treated
(Matthew), Brandon Yosha (Christine), He was preceded in death by his son, Anita like a queen, all the while remaining
Louis Snyder, Ruthie Snyder, Brandi Michael Shapiro. Services were private. selfless, thankless and loyal. They raised
Yosha, Sally Griswold, Trevor Balladares, three daughters, Marlene (Gary) Cohen,
and Jeyden Rivera, and a host of nieces, Maurice Finkel, 97, Wendy Truesdell and Nancy Kasle, in
nephews, and cousins. of Westfield, Ind., was Indianapolis. Their marriage was full of
born in Montréal, Québec. adventure including travels across the
She was predeceased by her son Brad He passed away on Oct. United States and to Spain, France, Italy,
Yosha, nephew Robert Lafuze, and parents 30, 2020. He was prede- UK, Bermuda, Singapore, Thailand and
Jim and Dorothy Esterline. ceased by: his parents, Japan, filling several passports through the
Benjamin Finkel and Jessie years. Together, Herb and Anita coordinat-
Private services were held on October Finkel; his wife Carol Lee Drevno; and his ed Alliance Bus Trips traveling to art
28th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a daughter Sondra. He is survived by: his destinations throughout the Midwest.
donation to North United Methodist close friend Pilar Penas Aldrey of Spain.
Church (NorthChurchIndy.com), Stop He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and His joy and pride were never ending
Soldier Suicide (StopSoldierSuicide.org), 5 great-grandchildren. for all the generations of his family. He is
and Caroline Symmes Cancer Endowment survived by his wife and daughters, grand-
(CarolineSymmes.org). Visitation was held on November 2nd at children: Lindsay (Mark) Goffman, David
the Harrison Street Chapel. A funeral (Natalie) Truesdell, Dr. Risa (Tom)
Friends may send a message of condo- service was held on November 3rd at Davidson, Jae (Marek) Szeszycki-Truesdell
lence, share a memory of Jan or view the the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and Raechel Ball; and great-grandchil-
services by visiting her obituary at Cemetery North. dren: Oliver and Madeline Goffman, Rory
www.arnmortuary.com. and Lilian Truesdell and Mila and Gavin
Donations may be made to the Finkel Davidson as well as his elder brother
Diane L. Goldberg, Family Fund, c/o Blue River Community Dr. Myron (Judy) Kasle. He was preceded
77 of Indianapolis, passed Foundation, 54 W. Broadway St, Shelbyville, in death by his parents and siblings Betty,
away Oct. 26, 2020. Diane IN 46176. Daniel, Frances, Irene, Madalyn and Sidney.
was born Jan. 27, 1943 in
Indianapolis to the late Herbert (Herb) David Kasle, 93, Herb is greatly missed by Anita and their
Harry and Mae Lockman. loving and devoted hus- family and friends. He is remembered and
band, father of three, adored for his devotion to his wife and
Diane, a breast cancer grandfather of five and family as his number one priority, as a
survivor and loving wife, mother, sister, great grandfather of six, man who could be counted on, a dynamic
aunt, and friend, worked as a hair stylist, passed away in his sleep character full of humor and the capacity
in retail boutiques selling clothing, and on Nov. 6, 2020. Herb was for the full spectrum of emotions and his
co-managed Libby’s Delicatessen in the born on April 3, 1927 in
Claypool Court, downtown Indianapolis. Toledo, Ohio to the late Jacob and Raechel (see Obituaries, page IN 18)
Mostly, she worked in specialty advertis- (Neifeld) Kasle.
ing with Personal Shoppers Service and

18 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020

OBITUARIES She married Norman E. Cohen in 1946 and until 2013, when he began his “senior
together they raised their two children, status” (his term for part-time), which
(continued from page IN 17) Gary (Kathy) and Roberta (Thomas) continued through his death.
who survive. Rita was a member of
optimism and good nature – often Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, past A life-long athlete and sports fan
expressed through rubbing his hands president of the Hooverwood Guild and (especially of IU basketball and football,
together in anticipation and exclaiming, Beth-El Zedeck Sisterhood and longtime the Pacers, Cubs, and Colts), Chuck was
“ok gang!” His letters and memoirs are volunteer at City Center. an avid golfer, playing competitively in a
also cherished treasures, lovingly signed, golf tournament as recently as this
“Grandpappy K.” Other survivors include her grand- August. Chuck shot his age for the first
children, Andrew (Brooke) Cohen, Alissa time at 73, and did so over 25 times.
Herb’s Hebrew name was Herschel – (Andrew) Cohen Loewenstein and John
referring to someone who would outlive Libman; great-grandchildren, Gavin and In the Indianapolis community, Chuck
his peers – and he certainly did. Leah Cohen and Noah and Ariana will be remembered most for his tireless
Arrangements were entrusted to Indiana Loewenstein. work as a volunteer, especially as a
Funeral Care and interment of ashes will fundraiser. He was President of the Jewish
take place at Indianapolis Hebrew Graveside funeral services were private, Federation of Greater Indianapolis from
Congregation Cemetery North. A grave- but may be viewed on the Aaron-Ruben- 1995–1998, a member of the Board of
side service may occur at a later date. Nelson Mortuary website www.arn Directors of Indianapolis Hebrew
mortuary.com. Memorial contributions Congregation, President of the IHC
Herb and Anita were civic leaders and may be made to Hooverwood Guild. Foundation, President of the Jewish
very active in the arts community including Community Center from 1980–1982, a
service to the Indianapolis Hebrew Charles “Chuck” Cohen, 79, was Life Board Member of the JCC, Chair of
Congregation, Civic Theater, Indianapolis born on Sept. 17, 1941 and the Jewish Federations of North America
Museum of Art, the Children’s Museum of died on Nov. 7, 2020 after Planned Giving and Endowment Committee,
Indianapolis, Butler Ballet, Indianapolis a year-long battle with a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Symphony Orchestra, Eiteljorg Museum, cancer. He is survived by Jewish Federations of North America, and
Hadassah, Indianapolis 500, Dance his wife of 57 years, Karen President of Broadmoor Country Club
Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis Opera Guild, Jacobson Cohen; their from 1983–1985. Sigma Alpha Mu award-
Carmel Public Libraries and the Beethoven 3 children, Brad (Tina) ed that organization’s Certificate of Merit
Foundation. Memorial contributions may Cohen, Amy (Guy) Kaissar, and Danielle award in 2012. He led many fundraising
be made to any of these organizations. (Ron) Bautista; their 10 grandchildren, campaigns and committees and served on
Ethan and Aaron Cohen, Brant and many boards.
Jill Bongiorno, 76, of Hot Springs Sophia Stockamp, Ari (Rachel) Kaissar,
Village, Ark., passed away Nov. 6, 2020. Ilan Kaissar, Erez Kaissar, Gil Kaissar, and Recognition from charities includes the
She was born May 8, 1944 in Chicago, Ill., Blaze and Jet Bautista; and by his sisters, JFGI 2016 Or L’Dor Award (A Light Unto
daughter of Gladys and Leonard Scheyer. Bev (Butch) Bradley, and Marcia (Hank) the Generations), JFGI Liebert I. Mossler
Survivors include her loving husband, Storch. He was preceded in death by his Community Service Award, the JFGI
Joey; her sister, Lynne Feinberg (Jay); her sister, Dolores (Roger) Newman. Kahilla Award for sustained outstanding
son, Jeffrey Loeser (Cathy); and grand- service to the Jewish community, JFGI L.L.
children, Madison and Jordan Loeser. Chuck was a longtime Indianapolis Goodman Award, the Tikkun Olam Award
resident and attorney at law, an avid golfer, for Leadership in the America’s Voices in
An avid pet lover, Jill always wanted to a philanthropist, and a loving husband, Israel program, and the Gates of Jerusalem
help any animal in need. People were father and grandfather. Chuck was born to Medal. He was awarded the Sagamore of
drawn to her outgoing personality, and Julius and Rose Cohen in Greenville, Ky., the Wabash by the Governor of Indiana
she left an impression on those she met. and was the only son of an only son. He for distinguished service to the state and
The pride she felt for her family was graduated from Greenville High School as his community.
evident to all who knew her. salutatorian in 1959, after playing baseball
and basketball for the Greenville The funeral service was for immediate
A devoted wife, mother, and grand- Blackhawks and playing trumpet in the family only, due to health concerns arising
mother, she will be forever missed by her school band. Chuck attended Indiana from COVID-19. Video will be available at
family and many friends. Due to the University, Bloomington, where he was a www.arnmortuary.com. Friends may leave
pandemic, a memorial will be announced member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and a memory or message of condolence by
at a future date when it is safe to gather. made many life-long friends, and where visiting the above site. Memorial contribu-
he met Karen to whom he would be tions may be made to Jewish Federation
In lieu of flowers, please consider married for over 50 years. of Greater Indianapolis Chuck Cohen
donating in memory of Jill Bongiorno to Endowment Fund, 6705 Hoover Road,
the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare In 1963, he completed his undergraduate Indianapolis, IN 46260, or https://jfgi.
League Inc. P.O. Box 8032, Hot Springs degree in accounting, and in 1966, he givingfuel.com/tribute
Village, AR 71910-8032 (https://hsvawl.org/) graduated from the Indiana University
or the charity of your choice. Online School of Law. From 1966 to 1968, Chuck We will have these obituaries in our next
condolences can be made at www.cedar- served as a captain in the army; during this edition: Herbert L. Lebovits, 89, on
valefuneralhome.com time, he served in Vietnam as a hospital Nov. 9, Martin Philip Zagarinsky, 85,
administrator. After returning fromVietnam, on Nov. 12, Mikail Kastelyanets, 91,
Rita Gloria Propper Cohen, 92, he worked briefly for a law firm in on Nov. 12, Valentina I. (Rubenstein)
beloved mother, grandmother, great- Cleveland before moving to Indianapolis Greenberg, 84, on Nov. 25, Faye
grandmother and active where he co-founded the law firm of (Peril) Weissman, 95, on Dec. 3, and
member of the Jewish Garelick & Cohen. The law firm later Riva Kantin, 81, on Dec. 6.

community passed away became Cohen Garelick & Glazier, of
on Nov. 8, 2020. Rita was which he served as managing partner for
born on Feb. 27, 1928 to many years. He practiced law at CGG
the late Alfred and Goldie
Propper in Chicago, Ill.

December 9, 2020 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 19

FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE,
WHO DO ISRAELIS DEPEND ON?

THEY DEPEND ON YOU.

Magen David Adom is Israel’s o cial ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization.
MDA has been on the front lines in the fight against coronavirus while also contending with
terrorist attacks, car accidents, and other threats to Israeli lives.

But Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 25,000 EMTs and paramedics, most of
them volunteers, rely on support from people like you for the supplies and equipment they need
to perform their lifesaving work.

There are many ways to support Israel, but none that has a greater
impact on its people than a gift to Magen David Adom. Your support
isn’t just changing lives — it’s literally saving them.

Support Magen David Adom at afmda.org/chanukah afmda.org

20 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN December 9, 2020

Local Filmmaker PoThse Jtew&ishOpinion PRESORTED
Directs Chanukah STANDARD
Movie, The Dreidel 1389 W 86th St. #160 US POSTAGE
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I met local filmmaker Ira Mallory on a PAID
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Saturday in August in front of Broad PERMIT NO. 1321
Ripple High School where he was doing
interviews for his film titled, In Closing, Let’s Play Dreidel!
released Oct. 24, 2020, about the closing of
the school. You can see this 104 minute From two to eight people can play, but it’s most fun in groups of four to six. Everybody
film at the following link: https://youtu.be/
WyJp3LAyj0Q. Mallory is a 2000 graduate gets an equal number of pennies (or nuts or counters) and puts one in
of Broad Ripple.
the center for the pot. Each player gets a turn to spin the dreidel. If it
I saw a big Star of David hanging
around his neck and asked him about it. ilands with the (nun) up, the player gets nothing; with the
His answer:“Shabbat Shalom.”Then I knew g (gimel) up, the player takes all the coins from the pot; with
it wasn’t just a piece of jewelry, he was xthe (heh) up, the player takes half of the coins from the pot;
serious about his Judaism. At that time, cwith the (shin) up, the unlucky player gives one penny to
he also told me about his film titled,
HaSivivon (The Dreidel).

Besides being all about Chanukah, it’s a
25 minute film about every kind of love –
a parents’ love for a child, a child’s love for
his parents, romantic love and a couple’s
love for each other, love of music and dance,
love of freedom, faith, tradition and religious
practice, love of race and of our creator.

One special scene is when the father is
talking to his son while the eight candles
in the menorah are burning down. He says,
“Each one of those lights is a symbol of
you and me, you are like one of those lights.
So as a Jew, a Hebrew and an Israelite, you
have the opportunity to bring light and
warmth into this very cold world.”

You must see this poignant film. I found
it on YouTube with this description: “A
dreidel helps a young Jewish boy cope with
the absence of his mother during the
Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Every spin
unlocks a memory until he discovers
something unexpected.”J.C.


the pot. When the pot empties after a gimel, each player puts

a penny in and the games goes on. Play can continue until

a predetermined time limit, at which point the player with

the most coins wins, or until one play has all the coins that

all of the players began with.

(Left) Film
Director, Ira
Mallory in front
of Indianapolis’
Broad Ripple
High School
discussing his
film In Closing.
(Right) Movie
poster art for
Ira Mallory’s
film HaSivivon
(The Dreidel).