xt7zgm81pb7z https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7zgm81pb7z/data/mets.xml Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass Kentucky Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass 1981 Newsletter of the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass, previously named the Central Kentucky Jewish Association and Central Kentucky Jewish Federation. The Federation seeks to bring Jewish community members together through holiday parties, lectures, Yiddish courses, meals, and other celebrations of Jewish heritage and culture. They also host fundraisers and provide financial assistance for Jews in need, both locally and around the world. newsletters  English Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass  Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass records Jews -- Kentucky -- Lexington Jews -- History Central Kentucky Jewish Association newsletter, circa 1981 volume 5 number 2 text Central Kentucky Jewish Association newsletter, circa 1981 volume 5 number 2 1981 1981 2020 true xt7zgm81pb7z section xt7zgm81pb7z CK 23 JA Central Kentucky
Jewish Association

Judith R. Levine. President

ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM 1980 CAMPAIGN

At its February Board meeting, the Directors of CKJA a1—
located the funds collected during the 1980 campaign. Total
income for 1980 was $182,835, of which $162,517 was con—
tributed to the General Campaign,;$5,656 to Project Renewal;
$4,900 to the Israel Emergency Fund; and $9,761 was received
fnom tuition for Camp Shalom, Forum tickets, and miscellaneous
income. The allocation of the $182,835 was as follows:

United Jewish Appeal $106,980
Project Renewal 5,656
Israel Emergency Fund 4,899
Local expenditures 36,848

Campaign expenses

Forum

Camp Shalom

Russian Resettlement

others
Allocations to charities 28,450

The funds allocated to charities by the Board include
money to a variety of worthy organizations. Among them
are: American Jewish Archives, American Jewish Committee,
American Jewish Congress, Synagogue Council of America,
Anti—Defamation League of B'nai Brith, National Conference
of Christians and Jews. As in the past the Board has al—
located funds to support both Camp Young Judaea and the
Goldman Union Camp in Zionsville.

Special allocations were made to the Anne Frank Haven
in Kibbutz Sasa, scholarship funds to Ben Gurion University
equipment money to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, op—
erating money to Kibbutz Keturah, as well as to other
worthy Jewish organizations.

CKJA EXPLORES AFFILIATION WITH CJF

Over the past two years, CKJA has been investigating the
possibilities of becoming a member of Council of Jew1sh _
Federations. This national organization offers consultative
services in the areas of programing, fund—raising and adult
education to Jewish communities across the United States.
Anyone wishing to offer suggestions or ask questions about
this new service, please contact Judy Levine, (278—2846);

Allan Slovin, (269—5232); or Marilyn Gall, (269-6598).

 

 1981 CKJA COMPAIGNS SETS $250,000 GOAL

MEN'S DIVISION CAMPAIGN GAINS MEMENTUM

 

Men's Campaign Chairman, Steve Caller reports that to date
his division has raised over $128,000 in pledges, compared to
$77,000 from the same donors during 1980. The kick-off for the
Men's Division was a brunch held Sunday, April 12 at the
Lafayette Club. Almost 60 men heard Israel Amatai, an Israeli
correspondent, identify the major problems facing Israel and
the Jews of the world.

Steve and his captains, Leon Cooper, Alvin Goldman,

Allan Slovin, and David Wekstein, are now in the process of
contacting members of the community who were not able to attend
the brunch. So, when a community volunteer calls for your
pledge, please respond generously. Israel, World Jewry and

the Lexington Jewish community depend upon your individual
support.

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY ADOPTS A PROJECT RENEWAL COMMUNITY IN ISRAEL
Art Salomon CHAIRS PROJECT RENEWAL DIVISION

The CKJA Board of Directors has voted to adopt a sister
community in Israel. This community, Sela, located near Natanya
was founded about twenty—five years ago by Libyan Jews. While
families who live in the area are employed, the majority work
at the lower range of the pay scale. Apartments constructed
for 4 member families, now accomodate 10-14 people. Students
lack study space and children have no where to play.

Last month, a. Lexington delegation on a UjA mission. visited

  
     

Sela. This delegation led by Steve and Susan Caller included;
Helen Levy, Teresa Newhoff, Art and ffinmu— Salomon, Joe and
Rickie R sennerg Davll and Elsa Bolotin, and Al and Ellie
Goldman. They were impressed by tne oride and strength of the
community me' a back committed :o the :dea or Le“ingtoa
7helping Sela si ’0 mprove the quality of “netr lives.

All non j co u e to Project Renewal will be matched
by the Isra 1i goveinmen: and wil- be used for the benefit of
Sela, Everyone is encouraged to :ontribute to Project Renewal
above and beyond his pledge to the annual campaign

WOMEN ‘ S DIVISION CAMPAIGN HEARS COMPLETION

 

The Women‘s Division of the CKJA Campaign marked the beginning
of the l98l drive with a cocktail buffet at the Greenhouse
featuring the noted author and journalist, Gerda Weissman Klein.
Seventy women heard Mrs. Klein, a Holocaust survivor, recount
her experiences during World War II. Her presentation was a
most moving experience and resulted in an increase of 25% over
last years gifts from the same women.

 

 (Women's Division Campaign continued)

The annual Women's Division Telethon,
took place on May 17.
Gloria and her committee for a very successful event.

Gloria Katz,

chaired this year by
We would like to thank

The drive

will continue for the next two weeks with personal solicitation

of as many women in Central Kentucky as possible.

event will be an education program in the Fall.
Members of the CKJA Women's Division Committee include:

Gail Cohen,

Rosenstein,

Chairman, Charlotte Baer,
Susan Gerstel, Ellie Goldman,

Simone Salomon, Judy Saxe, Libby Scher, and Phyllis Scher.

Gloria Katz,

CKJA SALUTES SUSAN GERSTEL AND THE

FORUM COMMITTEE

The final

Susan Caller, Harriet Cooper,
Penny Miller,

Irma

The Jewish community turned out in record numbers this

season to enjoy performances by Gevatron,
Murray Horowitz as Sholom Aleichem.

Simcha Dinitz and
The CKJA Board of Directors

and the membership commend Susan Gerstel for the outstanding
presentations offered by the Forum Committee this past year.

Susan,

and her committee composed of Harriet Cooper,

Kenneth Germain, Ralph Janis, Larry Sherman, Mark Halleck,
Marilyn Moosnick, Lois Germain, Judy Baumann, Libby Scher and
Merle Wekstein, provided all of us with a well organized and

enjoyable program series.

involved.

Thank-you to everyone who was
Thank—you also to the following persons whose support

as patrons contibuted to the quality of the Forum Series:

Mr. 8: Mrs. Michael Ades

Dr. 8: Mrs. Michael Baer

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Baker

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Baumann
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Belin

Ms. Marcia Blacker

Mr. & Mrs. David Bolotin

Dr. & Mrs. Louis Boyarsky
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Caller

Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Cohen

Mrs. Gita Comer

Mr. & Mrs. Leon Cooper

Dr. 8: Mrs. Steven De Kosky
Dr. & Mrs. Louis Dubilier

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Edelstein
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Friedman

Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Gall

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gall

Ms. Evelyn Geller

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Germain
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gerson
Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Gerstel
Mr. & Mrs. lra Gewirtzman

Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Goldman

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Gorodetzky
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hymson
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Janis

Dr. & Mrs. Martin Kaplan

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Krislov

Mr. & Mrs. William Leffler

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lerner

Mr. & Mrs. Avram Levine

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Mayer

Dr. & Mrs

. lra Mersack

Mr. 8: Mrs, Jack Miller

Mr. & Mrs

. Robert Miller

Dr. & Mrs. Franklin Moosnick

Mr. & Mrs
Mr. & Mrs
Mr. & Mrs
Mr. & Mrs

. Stanley Rose
. Ronald Rosen
. Irving Rosenstein

. Arthur Salomon

Dr. & Mrs. Nat Sandler

Dr. 8: Mrs
Mr. & Mrs

. Stanley Saxe

. Herschel Weil

Dr. Jess Weil

Dr. & Mrs

. David Wekstein

Mr. & Mrs. Norman Wides

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Wilson

 

 CAMP S HALOM UPDATE

Due to an error made by the U.S. Post Office, many CKJA
families have not yet received camp brochures. Therefore, the
deadline for camp applications and fee payment has been extended
to June l. Applications received later will be placed on a
waiting list. Please use the form printed below if you have
not received your Camp Shalom brochure.

CAMP SHALOM APPLICATION — 1981

(please complete one form per chi/d ‘)

Child's Name Nickname

 

 

Home Address

 

 

 

 

 

Home Telephone — Birthdate ____._____ Age: Years— Months_____._______.__.
Father’s Name Mother’s Name

Business Telephone: Father’s Mother’s

Pediatrician Address .__..__.___.__..____ Telephone

 

Person to notify if parents can’t be reached in an emergency:
Name Address ._____________ Telephone
School Grade completed as of June, 1981 m“

Camper’s special interests and skills

 

 

*For additional applications, call Carol Arenstein, 272-6581.

For information concerning any camp program, call Barry Remer, Director, 266-8460.

I give my full permission for my child,

 

to attend Camp Shalom, sponsored by the Central Kentucky Jewish Association, Inc. I understand that trips,
hikes, and other activities may be conducted away from the camp site and give my permission for my child to
participate in those activities. I also consent to my child being given emergency medical care. i have read the
camp brochure and agree to comply with all procedures. I am returning this application and the registration

fee of $5.00 per child. I understand the $5.00 is not refundable or transferable. I will mail the balance to:

MRS. CAROL ARENSTEIN
1409 Rocky Mountain Circle
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
by May15, 1981

POSITIVELY NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN

AFTER MAY 15, 1981. APPLICATIONS WILL BE

TAKEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!.

 

Signature of Parent or Guard/an

 

 CAMP SHALOM LOOKS FOR COUNSELORS

Camp Shalom is seeking a senior counselor age 21 or older;
junior counselor 16—21, counselor—in—training 13-15, to work
at the Camp during its 1981 session, June 15 through July 3.
The Camp is supported, in part by funds provided by the community.
If you wish to be considered for any of these positions,
please call Mrs. Nancy Hoffman at 266-2380 or Mr. Barry Remer,
at 266-8460 (after 4 p.m.).

GUESS WHO IS ON THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Ken Germain, chairman of the Community Activities Committee,
has invited the following people to serve on the Committee with
him: Suzanne Benninga (272-9461) who is in charge of Pre—
school parties; Karen Edelstein (266—5425), Israeli Folk Dancing;
Nancy Hoffman (266—2380), Camp Shalom; Rabbi William Leffler,
(277—87ll); Levi Rabinowitz (277*4889), Israel Independence Day;
Fanny Miller (266-2400); and Cathy Rosenberg (278—2307), Jewish
Fellowship League. In addition, Susan Gerstel, as Forum chair—
person, is on the committee.

The Committee sponsors a number of significant programs
during the year, appealing to pre—school children, dancers,
adults, and even bowlers. Please contact any of them if you
want additional information about any program or if you have
suggestions to improve or expand existing programs.

NEED A TAX DEDUCTION?
CKJA NEEDS OFFICE FURNITURE

Do you have office equipment in good condition that you
can donate to help CKJA furnish our new office? We need the
following items: two desks (one with a return for a typewriter),
two 6’ or 8‘ heavy—duty folding tables, desk chairs, file
cabinets, an electric typewriter, a copy machine and chairs, etc.
If you have any of these available, please contact Judy Levine
at 278—2846 as soon as possible. We hope to open our office
by July 1.

TAX EXEMPTION NUMBER

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has just issued CKJA
a "Purchase Exemption Number." Those who need to use this
number can obtain it from Doris Heisler at 223-2465.

 

  

CAMPERSHIPS FOR JEWISH CHILDREN AVAILABLE

CKJA has a limited amount of funds available to provide
partial scholarships to Jewish children who wish to go to a
non—profit Jewish summer camp. These scholarships are awarded
on the basis of financial need. For additional information
or for an application, please contact Ms. Evelyn Geller at
272—8972, by June 1. This is a firm deadline, so please don't
delay.

ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

For a number of years the Central Kentucky Jewish Association
has been providing $500 scholarships to high school children who
wish to spend some time in Israel in pursuit of educational
activities. In order to qualify, the student must return to
Lexington for six months following the trip to Israel. These
scholarships are awarded on the basis of previous leadership
within the Jewish youth community and the potential for
continued leadership. For information, contact Ms. Evelyn Geller
at 272—8972.

POSITION AVAILABLE

CKJA Secretary wanted for 10—15 hours weekly. Schedule
can be arranged. Excellent typing and organizational skills
required. Salary negotiable. To begin July I. Contact
Judy Levine at 278—2846 for further information.

CKJA HONORS PAST PRESIDENTS

At the March Forum presentation, CKJA recognized the
leadership of its first two presidents, Chuck Gorodetzky and
David Wekstein. Both have demonstrated significant commit—
ment to the Jewish community and have demonstrated just how
much can be accomplished by people who care. Congratulations.

CKJA REACHES AGREEMENT WITH FOUR COURTS,
THE LOUISVILLE HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED

The CKJA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that
effective immediately residents of Central Kentucky who are
in need, are eligible for admission to Four Courts, the
Louisville Hebrew Home for the Aged. The Board was able to
negotiate successfully with Four Courts for 5 beds to be
available to older Central Kentuckians. The agreement is the
result of good faith and hard work on the part of the CKJA
Board and the Board of Four Courts. If you wish additional
information about Four Courts, please contact Sue Friedman,
at 266—5321.

 CKJA AWARDS FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

The CKJA Board of Directors would like to share this
letter from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. The money for

these scholarships is allocated from funds designated for
"Other Jewish Charities."

23 January 1981

Mr. David Wekstein, Chairman
Central Kentucky Jewish Association
835 Glendover Road

Lexington, Kentucky

USA

Dear Mr. Wekstein:

 

It is my pleasure to inform you that the tuition scholarships
contributed by the Central Kentucky Jewish Association for
academic year 1980/81 have been awarded to Miss Shulamit Ben
Chayon, Mr. Yair Greenberg and Miss Iris Netanel.

Let me tell you a bit about them.

Shulamit Ben Chayon is a first year student in the Department

of Economics. She was born in Israel to parents who immigrated
from Morocco. She is one of 7 children in her family. Shulamit
has completed her military service, and hopes to work in indus-
try when she completes her studies.

Yair Greenberg is studying electrical engineering, also in his
first year. He served with distinction in the Army before de~
ciding upon pursuing a higher education. The early indications
are that he will be an excellent student.

Iris Netanel is a second year student in the Department of Educa—
tion. Her parents and 5 of her brothers and sisters still live
in Iran. Another 2 are in Israel, one of them studying at Bar—
Ilan University, and the second.at the Hebrew University.

You can see that we have placed our emphasis on distributing scholar~
ships to students in the beginning stages of their studies, as they
are more unsure of themselves in a new environment, and less likely
to be able to work on a part~time basis.

 

We are most appreciative that the Central Kentucky Jewish Associatior
is able to assist us in giving these students their chance.

On behalf of Shulamit, Yair and Iris please accept this expression
of appreciation.

 

Sincerely yours,

My W

Yaakov Affek

 

 AN INVITATION FROM THE SLOVINS

Our son, Michael, joins us in inviting our friends to
worship with him on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah.
Michael will conduct the service at eight o'clock on Friday
evening June 12th, at Ohavay Zion Synagogue. He will be called
to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at ten o'clock on Saturday
morning, June 13th.

It will be our pleasure to have you worship with us on
this joyous occasion and join us for an Oneg Shabbat and
Kiddush luncheon following the services.

Sandra and Allan Slovin

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