cxtixJF “V March 1996 Newspaper of the Central Kentucky Jewish Federation Shalom Adar/Nisan 5756 Jerry & Rose Rita Wurmser Receive National Conference Award Rose Rita & Jerry Wurmser ».-m- Jerry ian‘" "'J’oe Wurmser know how to win friends and influence people, they do it the old fashioned way - they earn it through their many hours of volunteer work. The Wurmsers have consistently opened their hearts and their lives at . li-ifigti‘ofidr’“ ”mi to the needs of others. On Thursday evening, March 7, The National Conference will honor Jerry and Rose Rita with their highest award, the Lauren K. Weinberg Humanitarian Award. First presented in 1950, the National Conference’s Humanitarian Award is given to a person(s) or organization that demonstrates that they have, advanced the objectives of the National Conference, are recog- nized for achievements in com— bating bigotry and prejudice, and have shown specific contributions to better intergmun human role; “I; work of the National Conference. The Wurmsers have met the above criteria many times over. They have tutored for Operation Read, participated in Christian-Jewish and interracial dialogue groups, served food at the Hope Center, built homes for Habitat for Humanity, and been instrumental in the resettlement of Russian Jews to Lexington. “It’s important that we help others,” Rose Rita Wurmser said. “No one makes it without some help. It’s part of our reli- gion that you pass on what you can do to others.” The Wurmsers will share the Humanitarian Award honor with another Lexington couple, Rona Roberts and Steve Kay. The awards dinner is in the Heritage Hall Ballroom beginning at ”:00 pm, preceded by a recep- ' n . - O I . .. . e , -e. ' . Conference, founded as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism. It pro- motes understanding and respect among all races. Events scheduled for Campaign ‘96 A Women’s Division Dinner and Super Sunday high- light the March events scheduled for the 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign. The Women’s Division Dinner, chaired by Nancy Hoffman, is slated for Thursday, March 21 at Dudley’s Restaurant in Lexington. “The CKJF general campaign provides an opportunity for each mem- ber of Federation to participate as a humanitarian on a world-wide basis -— to rescue endangered Jews and to provide dignity through financial assistance to Jews who depend on us. CKJF is the only vehi- cle we have to allow individuals here to have a global influence. ” Ellie Goldman, Women’s Division Campaign Chair m A national speaker from the United Jewish Appeal will CKJF 340 Romany Road Lexington, KY 40502 Address Correction Requested Non-Profit Org. US. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 719 Lexington, KY address the group. Dinner participants are requested to make a $500 mini— mum pledge to the ‘96 Campaign. The evening begins at 6:30 PM. Invitations will be in the mail in the next few weeks. Super Sunday takes place March 24, between the hours of 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer to help with Super Sunday, please call CKJF at (606) 268-0672 or 268-0775. The goal for the 1996 Campaign is $385,000. cxfixsr “I” “An Evening with Elie Mesel” Nobel Peace Prize Winner ' Author Holocaust Survivor ° Human Rights Activist Mamh26-8:00pm°UKMemm:ialI-Iall Patron Tickets : $ 125 (through CKIF) General Admission: $10 LIK Students: $5 Tickets at UK Student Center Box Office and TicketMaster Outlets Arrangements for Mr. Wiesel made through B‘nai B’rith Lecture Bureau. ., m. ': .m,’.“~_1"5; Calendar .......... 15 Editorial ........... .4 Financial Advisor . . . .7 Havurah ........... 12 Hadassah .......... 12 Inside Israel ........ 14 028 .......... 10 & 1 1 Rabbi Adland ....... 3 President’s Spot ..... 2 TA! ........... 10 & 13 Young Artist . . .‘ ..... 5 ‘4