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No.6

 

 

 

 

Rabbi Adland recently led a well
attended workshop on the High
Holy Days for our new
Americans.

Michael Rubin, Anastasia Kaidanov
and Zoya Orlov hold the Torah for

the first time.

 

  

Jon Goldes learns how to blow the Shotar.

 

Rabbi Adland discussing the Torah with the gtoup.

 

 A MESSAGE FROM JUDY SAXE, CKJF
PRESIDENT...

Dear Friends,

As the High Holiday season
approaches, we refer to this time
of year as one of introspection, a
time to examine our spiritual
selves. At the same time we have
learned that we must take
responsibility for our human
relationships. We must work to
make them better, acknowledging
to ourselves and those affected
when something goes awry.

This year our preparation for
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
must include reflection on the
natural and man made
catastrophes that confront us:
Hurricane Andrew and lnike, a
typhoon in Guam, ethnic hostilities
in Eastern Europe, ongoing killing
in South Africa, famine
complicated by Civil War in
Somalia.

 

And yes, there is something we
can do about it.

We can contribute to
disaster relief here in the United
States. (see article on page 6).
Equally important, is the
importance of supporting our own
CKJF Campaign. Funds we
collect are used not only to
resettle new immigrants in Israel,
but also are utilized by the Joint
Distribution Committee and other
agencies to assist the victims of
the tragic hostilities in Yugoslavia.

Not surprisingly, we find
human needs existing right here in
Lexington; older adults without the
network of family support we once
took for granted; families in crisis,
financially or emotionally; and

more.
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ORR FUNDING APPROVED BY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

In a major victory for our Federations
and affiliated agencies committed to the
resettlement of refugees in this country,
the House of Representatives voted to
provide $321.75 million for FY 1993 for
the domestic refugee resettlement
program under the Office of Refugee
Resettlement (ORR) at the Department of
Health and Human Services, as part of
the $300 billion Labor, Health and
Human Services and Education
Appropriations bill, despite threats by a
few to defund the program. This
approval came shortly after Rep. William
D. Natcher (D-KY) included funding for
the refugee program during his
appropriations subcommittee markup of
the bill.

Although this recommendation is less
than the Congressional Budget
Resolution figure of $424 million, the
House-passed figure is nearly $100
million more than the President's request
and more than the level first projected
by Rep. Natcher's subcommittee.

The Senate will not consider this
measure until after Labor Day, leaving
only three weeks for final action on the
bill, including funding, to be completed
by the end of the fiscal year or 30
September. The goal is for the Senate to
restore funding to the essential $424
million.

The CJF Washington Action Office has
worked in coalition with public and
nonprofit private agencies for the past
seven months to secure at a minimum
$424 million for FY 1993 for the domestic
refugee resettlement program, in spite of
the Administration’s request to cut the

program to $227 million. Federations
have been quick to respond to our pleas
for help on behalf of refugees.

URGENT ACTION NEEDED

Therefore, it is essential that you
contact both of your Senators and urge
them to support full funding of $424
million for the Office of Refugee
Resettlement for FY 1993.

 

(continued from page 3)

We also strive to meet cultural
needs that help strengthen our
sense of Jewish Community.
This season we here in
Lexington have much to
appreciate, much to be thankful
for. But this is also a season to
think about taking an active role in
helping improve the condition of
our fellow Jews, of all who suffer.
May you all have a happy
and healthy year, and may we see
progress toward a world of peace.

Judy Saxe

PEACE

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 FEDERATION LOAN GUARANTEE
PROGRAM

We are pleased to report that 95,242
loans have been authorized in the
amount of $73,768,636 for New Israelis
from the former Soviet Union. This
represents money guaranteed by
North American Federations under
the CJF Loan Guarantee Program.
The average loan given to an
individual is $782 with the maximum
amount being $1250.

 

ISRAEL BONDS IS BACK IN LEXINGTON

After several years of inactivity,
State of Israel Bonds is making a
determined effort to renew its
relationship with the Jewish
community of Lexington. Joseph
Englander, who recently joined the
Israel Bonds staff in Cincinnati, will be
in Lexington on a regular basis and is
looking forward to forming a steering
committee that will help organize 0
Lexington Israel Bonds Campaign.

State of Israel Bonds is an
international securities organization
offering interest-bearing investments.
Since its inception in 1951, Bonds
have mobilized more than $I2 billion
in investment capital for the
development of every aspect of
Israel's economy, including
agriculture, commerce and industry.
Now, with hundreds of thousands of
Jews arriving from the former Soviet
Union, bond proceeds are being
utilized to provide jobs and homes for
these, Ethiopian and other
immigrants.

 

With yields as high as 7.5%, Israel
Bonds are an attractive investment in

today's marketplace. For more
information about purchasing or
getting involved with Israel Bonds,
please call Joseph collect at (5I3)
42I-4144.

 

Often we are asked where does the
money go? The Joint Distribution
Committee sent us this news article
describing one recipient of our old.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Romania...The Princess. llona Glocer,
a blind 78 year old widow in
Bucharest, lives in what would be
called a hovel by Western standards--
a two room basement apartment
with a doorway four feet high and no
indoor toilet. Her only child died at a
young age.

FEDROM (the Federation of Jewish
Communities of Romania), funded by
Joint Distribution Committee, wanted
to move her into an old age home.

‘ Although she knew the living

conditions would be far better than In
her apartment, she didn't want to
leave.

She explained that she sometimes
kisses the walls of her home because
they hold so many memories of her
life with her husband and child.

JDC through FEDROM has
enabled her to remain in the
apartment by providing her with
Meals on Wheels, homecare, and
medical and cash assistance.

By Western standards the woman
has almost nothing, yet she says she
has everything she could possibly
need—friends who visit, her radio and
the homecare service. "I feel like a
princess," she informed her JDC
visitors.

 

  

 

HURRICANE ANDREW

Our office has received numerous inquiries regarding Hurricane Andrew. At this
point 55,000 Jewish individuals were affected by the hurricane and the relief
needs are enormous.

Jewish communities in South Florida have coordinated a broad response to the
crisis. Federations and CRC’s throughout Southern Florida have set up drop—off
sites for donations of relief supplies (food, water, medical supplies, building
materials, etc). These supplies are being delivered directly to communities in
need and also to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, which is providing a
variety of goods and services to the Jewish and general populations affected by
the hurricane. The Miami Federation is working together with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in providing needed services to the
area. (This working relationship is consistent with the 1985 agreement between
FEMA and the federations to work together in disaster relief efforts).

The Miami Federation, now open seven days a week, is integrating efforts with the
United Way and the Red Cross to serve the Jewish and general populations
affected by the hurricane. We have been advised by the Miami Federation and
by CJF that individual and organizational cash contributions may be sent to:

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Hurricane Relief Fund

4200 Biscayne Blvd.

Miami, FL 33137
telephone: (305)576-7401 or (305) 576-4000
or
Miami JFS Hurricane Disaster Fund

Jewish Family Service

1790 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33145

 

The October 8th
date scheduled with
DR. ELLEN CANNON

has been

CANCELLED!

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IEMPLE ADAIH ISRAEL

EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
Sunday, September 27

7:00 pm Early Service

9:00 pm Late Servlce

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
Monday. September 28
8:45 am Family Service
10:30 am Late Service

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, October 4
1:00 pm Lexington Cemetery

KOL NIDRE SERVICES
Iuesday, October 6
6:45 pm Early Service
9: 15 pm Late Servlce

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Wednesday, October 7

8:45 am Family Service

10:30 am Late Morning Service
3:00 pm Afternoon Service
‘Yizkor at approximately 4:30 pm
followed by Neiiah Concluding
Service

Break-The-Fast following services

'ihere will be no break between the

afternoon and Yizkor services.

OHAVAY ZION SYNAGOGUE

ROSH HASHANA
Sunday, September 27
7:30 Mincha/Maariv

Monday, September 28

9:00 am Shacharlt

10:00 am Youth 610 years
1 1:00 am Children 35 years
1:00 pm lashilch

7:30 pm Mincha

7:45 pm Maariv ti

1uesday, September 29

9:00 am Shacharit it

10:00 am Youth 11 6—10 years
1 1:00 am Children 11 35 years
7:30 pm Mincha it

FASI OF GEDALIAH
Wednesday, September 30

EREV SHABBAI SHUVAH

Saturday, October 3

9:30 am Shacharit

7:45 pm Erev Shabbat Shuvah

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, October 4
1:00 pm Lexington Cemetery

YOM KIPPUR

tuesday, October 6

6:45 pm Kol Nidre
(Be at 026 by 6:30, doors
close at 6:451)

Wednesday, October 7

9:0) am Shacharlt

10:00 am Youth 610 years

11:00 am Children 35 years

12:15 pm Yizkor

3:30 pm Study

4:30 pm Mincha

6:45 pm Neiiah

7:45 pm Maartv, ttavdaiiah &
Break Fast

SUKKOI
Sunday, October 11
7:30 pm Erev Sukkot

Monday, October 12
9:30 am Shacharlt
7:30 pm Mincha
7:45 pm Maariv ii

luesday, October 13
9:30 am Shacharlt II
7:30 pm Mincha

Sunday, October t8
7:30 pm Erev Shmlni Atzeret

Monday, October I9

9:30 am Shacharlt

1 1:30 am lekor

6:30 pm Mincha

7:00 pm Erev Simchat Iorah
Singing 8r Danclng

iuesday, October 20
9:30 am More Singing & Dancing
7:30 am Mincha ll

 

  

LEXINGTON HAVURAH
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES 6‘ ‘

Unitarian Universalist Church
3564 Clays Mill Road
Monday, 28 September at 10:00 am. Tuesday, 29 September at 10:00 am.

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

Lansdowne Club

3200 Lansdowne Drive

Kol Nidre at 6:30 pm.

Yom Kippur at 10:00 am.

Break the Fast will follow the maariv services.

For additional information call 272-8972 or 268-2596.

 

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY?

  

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Jewish individuals from all over the country will meet to discuss critical Jewish issues. The General
Assembly is open to all Jewish individuals. This year's General Assembly will be held in New York City on
November 10 - 15. 1992.

This year's agenda for the General Assembly is to clearly place before the Federation movement the
task of building renewed Jewish Communities and New Jewish Meaning.

1. We must adapt to dramatic changes in our environment and our Jewish people.

2. We must reinvigorate our connection to the people of Israel to be a source not just ol mutual
support but of mutual Jewish meaning.

3. We must redefine our understanding of "community" and of the Federation's role in building
community to develop new partnerships to provide support and leadership to the wide range
of Jewish institutions which must play a creative role in sustaining a vital Jewish future.

4. We must develop the financial resources to meet these challenges and use
these challenges to develop new and creative ways to expand our resources.

5. We must find new ways to enhance Jewish meaning lor individuals and to f '
meet our collective obligations to the continuity of Jewish history. in a context ol freedom.

This will be the focus of the 1992 General Assembly.

There will be a few members from the Lexington Jewish Community. Please join us if you can.

 

  

SHALOM!

‘ . One of the surprises of volunteerism is that, on occasion, organizations take you
at your word when you say "If there is anything i can do to help...". Consequently, i find
myself in the role of lnterim,Temporary, Acting Executive Director of our Federation. It
is a challenging experience.

For many years We sat on the "other side of the desk". Now I'm in the position
of implementing policy, and am coming to appreciate how difficult a job it is. So my first
words are of admiration for my predecessors for their diligence and labor.

Now I am supposed to tell you who I am. That is a dangerous offer to make to a
verbose philosopher. But I’ll be brief. I came to Lexington in 1968 as a faculty member
at the UK. College of Nursing. l was immediately befriended by the Jewish community
and my response was to become involved in many facets of our activities and
organizations. in June I retired from U.K.; but there is no way I’d disengage from the
Lexington Jewish community. My participation has been rewarding and enriching. I am
grateful for all i have gained from my past involvement and hope that all l have learned
will serve you in good stead until a new "exec" is employed.

L’shanah Tovah U’metachah

Evelyn Dantzic Geller

" Register, Read & Vote!

MEET OUR NEW CKJF
OFFICE MANAGER.

KIMBERLY NYE

 

Hellol I am the new CKJF Office Manager, Kimberly Nye. It has been quite an adventure for me up to this
point. I am in the long process of organizing boxes and boxes of files and updating information on the
computer. With great help from Jana DeBenedetti and Betty Hickey, I believe i may get things in order before
too Ion .

My husfimnd and I recently moved to Lexington from Costa Mesa. California. We were both attending school
there. I have my BA. in English and plan to pursue my Ph.D., in English Literature. Although we miss the
California climate, we are looking forward to making Lexington our home and believe it has many things to offer

6 . its residents. . ' .
I want to thank all of the Board Members and staff for their encouragement and cooperation during my first

month here, your comments have been comforting. If there is anything I can do to help you, or if you have any
suggestions please call the CKJF office at 268-0672 or 268-0775. My hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday

through Friday. -Kimberly

 

  

NEWS FROM CAMP SHALOM U 1

June 7th - June 25th 1993

The TOW-1993 season for Camp Shalom will offer some
changes. Camp Shalom will have a new iocaTion for iTs upcoming
season. The firsT Two weeks of camp will be held aT Woodman of
The World Campground. The camp is iocaTed on TaTes Creek Road
approximaTely eighT miles souTh from New Circle Road, jusT pasT
Spears, KenTucky. The camp faciliTies include; a lodge wiTh flush
ToileTs, a dining hall, small sTage; a pavilion wiTh Tables, wafer
founfains, barbecue piT; swimming pool; campfire siTe; small lake,
volleyball piT and baskeTball courT. The Third week of camp will be
held aT The Temple.

We Think This is a necessary change for camp. By using This
iocaTion formaT, The camp will have shelTer, access To Telephones
and running waTer. The following are some plcTures of Woodman
of The World Camp.

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Carnp Shalom hours will be extended this year. Times will be
r ‘ from 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. We will have bus service this year with
central pick-up and drop—off site. Ages will be 4-9 years and camp
will be all day long for all age groups. If anyone has any questions
please call the Federation or Jessica Ross at 273—423l.

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JEWISH WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY COMERENCE .
AT GRAILVILLE, LOVELAND. OHIO
OCTOBER 23-25. 1992

How can we as Jewish women participate fully In Judaism?
How can we draw on our tradition for strength and sustenance?
In what ways can we Influence the [lie oi Judaism to help make it a source of
nourishment for all Jews?

Theologlan and author Judith Plaskow will guide us as we draw on the lives oi
extraordinary Jewish women for Insights Into our past, present and iuture.

JOlN US tor a distinctive weekend of
Ieaming and thinking

6 (5 l5 6 l5 6 6 exploration and reflection

conversation and companionship
For more information contact:

Myrna Silverstein

Jewish Women's Spirituality Conlerence
932 O'Bannonville Road

Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 683-2340

Vegetarian Meals readily available. Kosher meals can be arranged.
More Information Is available at the Ohavi Zion Synagogue.

*++++++++++*++++*++

World Zionist Organization
Ma). Gen. (Res) Uzi Narklss, Chairman
Zionist Delegation of North America
Invites you to loin him on

A Gala Jewish Singles Cruise
December 19-26, 1992

 

Miami - Grand Cayman - Ocho Rios Blue Lagoon - Miami
aboard the M/s Carlbe

Elegant Accommodations Lavish Meals Midnight Bullets
Superb Entertainment Masquerade Ball Party,Party,Partyl

Rates from $825, inside cabin, per person. double occupance (cruise only)
Luxury Suites at $1,745 p.p.d.o. (cruise only)

Get together for what promises to be me
hottest single event at the year!

Call Today: 305-755-6180
or your Travel Agent

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BAT MITZ VAH

Our daughter Sara Ann
will be called to the Torah
as a Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, the tenth of October
Nineteen hundred and ninety—
two
at ten-thirty in the morning
Temple Adath Israel
124 North Ashland Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky

 

We hope you will join us
for the service
followed by a kiddush luncheon

Marylynn and Andy Gladstein

BAR MITZVAH

Bruce and Elizabeth Broudy
invite you to join in
the celebration of
the Bar Mitzvah of
their son,
[oseph Benjamin Broudy
on Saturday, October 24, 1992
at 10:00 a.m.
Ohavay Zion Synagogue,
2048 Edgewater Court. ‘
[oe will also lead the Sabbath
evening services at the Synagogue
at 8:00 p.171. on October 23, 1992.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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Mozeltov to:

! Warm wisfies and MazeItov to {Marilyn Moosnickon Iier
appointment as tfie Kentucky flirts Councif, Cfiair.

‘Warm wis/ies and Mazeftoo to Irving Kosenstein
and Dr. Ricfiard freed wfio were bot/i appointed
to serve on tfie (Board of Regents at ‘Eastern

Kentucky University 6y governor Brereton Jones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEXI'Y..LEX'I'Y..LEX’I'Y..LEXTY
ATTENTION! All 9-12 grade students.

You are invited to join the Temple
Adath Israel’s YOUTH GROUP,

LEXTY.
Dues are $15.00 per year.
For further information phone:

Haggai Elitzur, Youth Group President

269-3711
Betsey Wides, Youth Group Advisor

276-2313
Rabbi Adland - 269-2979

 

 

 

 

 

 

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in our community. We 14de fie conducting a food
drive to raise nonperisfiabfe food for g-d's Tant1y
fi’om 5eptem6er 21 until Decemfier 17. 9’our
contrifiution wilI lieIp to ensure tfiat t/ie
£meryency food flax {Program 21an continue to
provide wfiofesome, nutritious food to tfie Iiunyry
poor in Lexirgton. rm food wiII 5e distributed
by (j—d’s fl’anhy tfirouy/i its network of six
pantries in Lexington to tfie Hungry poor wiio are
in temporary need of food aid foods most needed
are infant formula; dry miIE; canned meats or
tuna, tomato products, and soups; canned fiuit;
peanut flutter; and macaroni d‘ cheese dinners.

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CKJ F CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

27

28

29

30

OCTOBER

Erev Rosh Hashana
lst Day Rosh Hashona
2nd Day Rosh Hashona

Community Relations Committee Meeting 7:30 PM, CKJF
office

Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur

Campaign Committee Meeting 7:30 PM. Gloria Katz's home
Sara Gladstein Bar Mitzvah Temple Adath Israel

Temple Adath Israel Sukkoth Open House - Adland Home
Erev Yom Tov

lst Day Sukkoth

2nd Day Sukkoth

Management Committee Meeting 8:00 PM - Nancy Hoffman's

Hoshana Rabah

Shmini Atzeret

Simchat Torah
CKJF Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Women's Spirituality Conference, Cincinatti

Joe Broudy Bar Mitzvah Ohavi Zion Synagogue

Andrea Silberman Bat Mitzvah Temple Adath Israel

 

  

 
  
     
 
 
 

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On behalf‘ of‘ the §
Central Kentucky
Jewish Federation
we sincerely wish
you a veryhappy.
healthy. and

peaceful New Year! 6 1
The Staff ol‘ CKJF

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Sharyn Sharer— Program Director
Kimberly Nye— Staff Assistant.
Together, during the coming year,
we will be working to meet the
needs of‘ Lexington’s Jewish
community. L'Shonah Tova !

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 ' . VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Once again the Lexington Jewish Community will host a new wave of
Russian Immigrants. Please consider making yourself available to assist in this
project of Resettlement.

SOVIET RESE'ITLEMENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

 

Name Home Phone
Address Work Phone

 

 

 

Please check those positions for which you would consider serving as a Volunteer.

PRE-ARRIVAL

Locate apartment
Prepare apartment(i.e. cleaning, available when the furniture arrives)
Purchase food for apartment and stock

Purchase household supplies and stock

ARRIVAL
Meet family at Airport
‘ . Pinovide first meal(either prepare and have at apartment/invite within day of arrival)
Determine emergency clothing needs (arrange to get clothing from warehouse)

POST ARRIVAL
_ Orient to apartment life (day after arrival)
Orient to Lexington support services (within week of arrival)
__ Assess medical needs (i.e. arrange appointments and transportation)
____fi_ Register for government services (i.e. Social Security, Refugee Services)
___« Assess educational needs (i.e. tour schools, English classes)
_ Serve as host family (i.e. invite for home hospitality)

GENERAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

These are opportunities which are available and flexible. You could be called upon as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Available to teach driving Sort donated clothing
___ English tutor (i.e. visit 1-2 hours a Week) Transportation (i.e. take to grocery)
Host for Jewish community programs Typing (i.e. letters, resumes)
Make phone calls Special skills (i.e. teach to dance, music)
Prepare for job interview
Provide home hospitality (i.e. Shabbat dinner)
Other
DAYS AVAILABLE: Mon____ 'I\1e_ Wed__ Thur_ Fri__ Sat___ Sun__
’ HOURS AVAILABLE: (List Times)
Mornings Afternoon Evenings
LANGUAGES YOU SPEAK:
.‘ . SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Please complete the form and return to Central Kentucky Jewish Federation, 340 Romany Road,
Lexington. KY. 40502-2400, or call Sharyn Sharer for more intormation, 268-0672 or 268-0775.

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 Care enough to give the best -
Volunteer!

"To be part of a community is the
most urgent, historic obligation
facing a Jew"
- Elie Wiesel

Call the CKJF office for details ...268-0672 or 268-0775.

CKmJF

CENTRAL KENTUCKY JEWISH FEDERATION
34H Rnnmnv erd
I oxinqimu. Kwnhlrlw 40502 2400