Post&OpinionVolume 77, Number 5 • January 12, 2011 • 7 Shevat 5771 Three Dollars

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problems and then children arescreened in school every fewyears after that.

From college age to 50 years of age, I recommend everytwo years to have one’s eyeschecked unless one wears contacts or glasses or has an eye condition and then it ismore frequent. Also if there is ahistory of glaucoma or maculardegeneration, some peoplecome more frequently.

Adults 50 and older should be checked every year. One ofthe reasons for that is to checkfor glaucoma, because usuallythere are no symptoms until it is far advanced and irreversibledamage has occurred. To diagnose it, the eye pressureneeds to be measured in thedoctor’s office.

Are there any preventativemeasures one can do to keeptheir eyes healthy?

Sunglasses are the bestdefense against a lot of the eyeproblems we are seeing earlierand with more frequency thanin the past, specifically cataractsand macular degeneration. Theultraviolet rays that we areexposed to now are much worsethan decades ago. Ten yearsago, the average age for cataractsurgery was upper 70s or early80s. Now it is late 60s or early70s. Studies are predicting thatit’s going to be even earlier tenyears from now.

What other eye diseases areprevalent today that peopleshould be aware of?

Macular degeneration (MD) isone. We know a lot more aboutit and we are seeing a lot more ofit today. Two things that can behelpful to prevent it are wearingsunglasses to protect the eyes

Lasik has been a huge development to help make people’s lives easier and get rid of glasses for those who are nearsighted or have astigmatism, and (to a lesserdegree) those who are farsighted.Another good breakthrough isthe new premium implants forcataract surgery.

In the past when we took outa cataract, we would put in apermanent lens to help peoplesee far away, but they still neededreading glasses. Or they stillneeded glasses to correct forastigmatism. Now we have premium implants that act as bifocals or will eliminate astigmatism. Not only can wehelp one see well by getting ridof the cloudy cataract, but wecan also help them get rid oftheir glass prescription at thesame time.

Cataract surgery hasimproved dramatically to thepoint that it’s not very risky,doesn’t take long, and is highlysuccessful. Fixing people’s sightwith Lasik and cataract surgeryis life altering. This is one of the main reasons I still enjoy my job after more than 20 yearsbecause I am able to helpimprove people’s lives.

How harmful is chlorine forthe eyes, especially those whoswim a lot?

Goggles can help with that,but the eyes are pretty tough.Chlorine doesn’t hurt except tomake the eyes irritated and thatcan clear up within 24 hours.

Is there one aspect of yourjob that you especially enjoy?

I take care of the eyes for a lotof athletes here in town. I havetaken care of the Pacers and the Butler Bulldogs for more

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from the harmful sunrays, andmaintaining proper nutritionand taking vitamin supplements.

Our lifestyles today, includingeating a lot of fast food andprocessed food, are not ashealthy as they used to be. I recommend taking a multivitaminevery morning. There are somevitamins that help slow downmacular degeneration for thosewho already have it. Geneticsplays an important role in thisdisease. Macular degenerationis a common disease of Jewswho are of Northern Europeandescent. Our environment is acontributing factor, but alsopeople are living longer.

New treatments for MD areavailable that have been helpfulwhen bleeding occurs in theeye. Israel is one of the leadingplaces for research using stemcells for MD.

Diabetes, which is muchmore prevalent now, oftenresults in decreased vision andcan lead to blindness. Earlierdiagnosis and improved treatments have led to betteroutcomes when diabetes affectsthe eyes. There have been manyadvances in the care of diabeticeye disease.

Are there other preventativemeasures to keep eyes healthy?

There are some vitamin supplements to help with dryeyes. This is very common especially in women duringchildbearing years and as theyget older and the eyes get dryer.Flaxseed oil, omega fatty acidsand supplements that helplubricate are recommended asdry eye treatments.

What new treatments havedeveloped recently to helpwith eye conditions?

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JENNIE COHEN worked on Washington Street,”John remarked.

Now John’s daughter Leslie isin medical school in Indianapolis,so there is a possibility that athird generation will join thepractice. Of the six doctors atAbrams EyeCare, four areJewish: John and J.J., DebraMann, and Michael Rothbaum.

John always knew he wantedto be in medicine, but he did notknow it would be ophthalmology.Growing up it was alwaysaround him. When he wastraining in medicine, he wasinterested in three areas. Onewas orthopedics and sportsmedicine because, while he wasan Indiana Pacer ball boy, he gotto know and enjoy the work ofthe team orthopedic physician.He had an art backgroundgoing back to middle school sohe considered going into plasticsurgery. The reason he choseophthalmology is because it is agood mix of patient interactionin the office, and microscopicsurgery with a lot of high techdevices and tiny instruments.

John’s artistic background inhigh school was working withleather. Besides making wallets,briefcases and belts, he did portraits, including Einstein,that he carved in leather.

John is a past president of theJewish Federation of GreaterIndianapolis. He served duringthe worst economic time in recentyears, so it was challenging. Onegood accomplishment that cameout of that time was their newATID program of leadershipdevelopment. One of a fewcontroversial issues they weredealing with was whether ornot to have the JCC open on Saturday morning. To becompetitive with other fitnesscenters they needed to be openon Saturday when people areoff work and have the time touse the facilities. Besides, morethan half of the members noware not Jewish. Also most theother JCC’s in the Midwest areopen Saturdays.

When do you recommendthat a child see an eye doctorfor the first time?

Babies are usually screenedright after birth to look for any congenital abnormalities. Irecommend that children havea complete eye exam beforethey start school. Today,pediatricians are fairly goodabout screening for eye

Over this past summer I had achance to sit down and talk withDr. John Abrams and his fatherJerry “J.J.” Abrams about theircombined 82 years of treatingeyes for residents of Indianapolisand suburbs. John has been rated“Top Doc” for ophthalmology inIndianapolis Monthly every year for the past seven years,about as long as that magazinehas been keeping track. He wasproud of being selected by hispeers each time.

When I first saw John at hisCarmel office, I noticed a pink ribbon on his white lab coat. Hetold me his mother had died ofbreast cancer several years agoand he has been a supporter offinding a cure.

John is confident when it comesto talking about his work and healso makes one feel completely atease. These qualities of knowledgeand experience combined with agood bedside manner must be oneof the reasons he is so successful.

When I talked to John’s fatherJerry the next day at theirWestside office, I sensed the sameconfidence and enjoyment of thework. Even though he is 83, he isjust as steady with his hands as ayoung man and with a sharpmemory to boot.

John Abrams is an ophthal-mologist and his father, Jerry,is an optometrist with AbramsEyeCare Associates. Threeoffices make it convenient toalmost anyone in Indianapolisand surrounding areas. Two arein Indianapolis, one on theWestside near 38th St. and I-465and one midtown on Senatenear Methodist Hospital, and oneis located in Carmel on NorthMeridian near 116th Street.

Six years ago, the two joinedforces at the west office. Thiswas after John had been at it for20 years and Jerry had beenworking in the field for 55 years.This move, to be with his son,relieved Jerry of the hassles ofkeeping up his own office. Andmany of his patients followedhim. He works three days aweek and John works with himonly one of those three.

“I like having him in theoffice. Family businesses can becomplicated, but not a lot ofpeople get the opportunity towork with a parent. Every daywhen I work, someone will askme if I have a relative that

(see Eye Care, page IN 11)

Left to right: John Abrams and Jerry Abrams explain an eye problem to a patient (unidentified). Inset (L-R): John and Jerry.

IN 3January 12, 2011

Food BlissWorkshop

Crohn’s & Colitis FoundationRaise Awareness for IBD

On Sat., Jan. 29, 2011 at 7:00p.m. at the prestigious ConradHotel in downtown Indianapolis,the Indiana Chapter of theCrohn’s & Colitis Foundationwill host its 5th Annual CasinoNight and Silent Auction.The event which raises criticalfunds for research and supportprograms is also one of theorganization’s tools for spreadingawareness about Crohn’s diseaseand ulcerative colitis, collectivelyknown as Inflammatory BowelDisease (IBD).

IBD affects more than 30,000Hoosiers many of whom live inextreme pain and silence. Due tothe nature of these diseases andthe symptoms that accompanythe disease, IBD is often not discussed leaving patients feelingisolated. CCFA is working tochange this! With events likeCasino Night and our annualTake Steps Walk in the spring,the Indiana Chapter of theCrohn’s & Colitis Foundation is working to educate Indianaand provide resources to all

food as medicine.The duo believesa whole foods/plant based dietis the foundation for vibranthealth and high quality of life.

Certified Raw Foods chef,Audrey, a graduate of therenowned Living Light CulinaryInstitute in Ft. Bragg, Californiais also a well regardedNationally Certified MassageTherapist, a graduate of theIUPUI Therapeutic MassageProgram and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.Motivational speaker andLocavore, Chef Wendell is aprofessional food journalist in 8 American cities. He locallywrites for Indiana Living GreenMagazine, The South SideTimes, and Senior Life. HisWISH TV Segment on healthyeating draws solid ratings

Food Bliss’s unique workshopprovides participants with firsthand insight on how to re-embrace cooking ‘Real Food’from scratch, where the homechef controls the ingredients,not a scientist in a lab. For moreinformation on classes, includingpricing and how to sign up, goto: FoodBlissWorkshops.blogspot.com, or call 317-501-7606.

The “green” event provides ahighly coveted chance to meetpersonally with industry notables.

The Workshop will be held at Mother Nature’s Sun,6516 Ferguson, Indianapolis,317-253-5683. Class dates: 1-19, 1-26, 2-2, 2-9, 2-16, and2-23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A full meal, recipes, fact-sheethandouts are provided. Contacts:Wendell R. Fowler, www.chefwendell.com, and AudreyBarron, Audrey@beofbliss.comand www.beofbliss.com. AAAA

Local food gurus unite: Teachthe joys of ‘scratch’ cooking withwhole foods and the bliss of aplant based diet.

Vegecurious? What doPresident Bill Clinton and AliciaSilverstone have in common?According to the VegetarianTimes 2008 poll, they are part ofthe 3.2% of Americans who areVegetarian, 10% Flexitarians,and 0.5 that claim to be Vegans.

To help Hoosiers transcendthe addiction to machine cu i s ine and corpu lent ,unhealthy Midwestern eatingbehaviors, Eat Right NowWISH TV 8 host on WeekendDaybreak News, and foodcolumnist, Chef Wendell Fowleralong with Raw Food Chef and healing Guru, AudreyBarron, announced today theavailability of seats for a six-week Food Bliss Workshop.

The high energy event centerson vegetarian, vegan, and rawdiet recipes and principles,startling facts and revelations,new products, preparation techniques, Locavore menuplanning, and nutritional literacythat will place the AmericanDiet in direct context with soaring Western disease ratesand costly health care.

Local favorite, Audrey Barronand media personality ChefWendell point out America hasthe most costly health care onearth, yet rank the 11th healthiestnation in the world because thehealth care industry has failedto embrace, and have mutuallyignored the Hippocratic reality of

Workman and the MonarchBeverage Company.

To purchase tickets or learnmore visit: www.ccfa.org/chapters/indiana or call 800-332-6029

About the Crohn’s & ColitisFoundation of America

The Crohn’s & Col i t i sFoundation’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and toimprove the quality of life ofchildren and adults affected bythese diseases. The Foundation cons i s tent ly meets the standards of organizations thatmonitor charities, including theBetter Business Bureau’s WiseGiving Alliance (give.org) andthe American Institute ofPhilanthropy (charitywatch.org). More than 81cents ofevery dollar the Foundationspends goes to mission-criticalprograms. For more informationvisit: www.ccfa.org. AAAA

IBD patients, their families and caretakers.

The Casino Night will includea brief program to educateguests on the work of CCFAand the resources we haveavailable followed by anevening of Vegas style games. ASilent Auction featuring signedColts gear, designer handbagsand getaway trips will serve tohelp the Foundation raise themoney needed to continue providing camps for childrenwith IBD, support groups andother services as well as continuevital research towards a cure,some of which is happeningright here in Indiana.

Abdul from WXNT’s “Abdul in the Morning” will serve asthis year’s Emcee. Sponsorsinclude: VEI: CommunityHealth Network; Katz, Sapper& Miller Certified Accountants;Indiana University School o f Medic ine Department o f Gast roentero logy andHepatology; Maddox, Hargett& Caruso, P.C.; Dave and Beth

Home Services Unlimited today announced that it has beennamed one of the top 500 home health agencies in the country,according to the 2010 HomeCare Elite™. Now in its fifth year,the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of home healthagencies in the United States and further highlights the top 100and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis ofperformance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement,and financial performance.

“The 2010 HomeCare Elite winners continue to demonstrate acommitment to providing their patients with the best possibleHome Services Unlimited on being one of the top home care agencies in the country. In addition, we salute all forward-thinkingproviders who are already working on measuring and improvingtheir performance using OASIS-C outcomes and process measuresand HH-CAHPS results. This important data will also be used inidentifying the HomeCare Elite in the future.”

President Etelka Froymovich credits her employees skills andcompassion with the company’s ability to rank as one of theHomeCare Elite. She said,“We believe in exceeding expectations.”

Home Services Unlimited namedto the HomeCare Elite Top 500

(see Home Service, page IN 11)

IN 4 January 12, 2011

Jewish Studies ProgramNoon Lecture and DiscussionSeries – Spring 2011

Wednesday, February 9 ~Stewart Center, Room 320 ~12:30 p.m.

David Sanders, AssociateProfessor, Markey Center forStructural Biology, Departmentof Biological Sciences, PurdueUniversity, “The Psychology ofElisha ben Avuyah.”

Wednesday, March 2 ~Stewart Center, Room 320 ~12:30 p.m.

Jennifer Oldham,Winner of the2010 Edward Simon B’nai B’rithBarzillai Lodge No. 111 Prize inJewish Studies,“Who is a Jew?”

Wednesday, April 6 ~Beering Hall, Room 1222 ~12:30 p.m.

Fritz Cohen, ProfessorEmeritus, Department ofForeign Languages andLiteratures, Purdue University,“Demonization of the Jew inGerman Popular Plays of theLate Middle Ages.”

Jewish Studies ProgramEvening Event – Spring 2011

Klatch Jewish Arts SeriesPresentation

Monday, April 11 ~ KrannertAuditorium ~ 8:00 p.m.

Lafayette Klezmorim: AnEvening of Jewish Music,

http://lafayetteklezmorim.com/All members of the Purdue

University community and thepublic are cordially invited toattend these free events offeredby the Jewish Studies Program,www.cla.purdue.edu/jewish-studies/.

For more information, contactAlice Wenger, Assistant to theDirector Purdue UniversityJewish Studies Program, BeeringHall of Liberal Arts andEducation, Room 6166, 100 N.University Street, WestLafayette, IN 47907-2098, 765-494-7965 office, 765-496-3633fax, wengera@purdue.edu. Officehours 9-12 and 1-4, M-F. AAAA

Jewish Speed Dating event

Purdue Jewish Studies courses open to all

explains Program Coordinator,Rachel Plowden. “Last year,nearly 100 people participatedin the event, with a large percentage coming from otherscities in the area. Many matcheswere made, some of which arestill going strong! For thosewho feel they already know allthe eligible Jewish men andwomen in their own community,this is a perfect opportunity tomeet a whole new group ofpeople, all who live within areasonable driving distance ofeach other!”she adds.

For anyone coming from outof town, Access has secured aspecial rate for event participantsat the Westin Hotel of just $99 per night. There is no cost to participate in this event,however, hotel accommodations,meals and drinks at theHeBREW Happy Hour Hop goon each individual’s own tab.This event is strictly limitedto Jewish men and womenbetween the ages of 21-35.Advance reservations aremandatory. Space is limitedand will be allotted on a firstcome first served basis.

Single? Still haven’t foundyour special Valentine? February14th is fast approaching, butyou don’t have to dread the dayany longer! Instead, embrace itat the Regional Jewish SpeedDating Party where you justmight meet your heart’s desire.Join other Jewish young professionals, 21-35, fromCincinnati, Columbus, Toledo,Dayton, Indianapolis, Lexington,Louisville, and Knoxville onSaturday, February 12th atdowntown Cincinnati’s WestinHotel on Fountain Square,where you can “fast track allyour first dates” with some ofthe region’s most eligible Jewishmen and women this Valentine’sDay weekend!

The event is FREE withadvance reservations and isbeing sponsored by Access,Cincinnati’s popular programfor Jewish young adults, whichis an initiative of The MayersonFoundation. The evening willtake place in the Westin’sfamous Fountain Room,overlooking Fountain Square,where guests will break the iceover cocktails, appetizers andconversation starters while theygo on dozens of “mini dates”all inthe same evening.Then, if there’schemistry in the air, there’ll beplenty of opportunities for moreone-on-one time when thegroup hits some of downtownCincinnati’s hottest bars for a special Saturday NightHeBREW Happy Hour Hop!

Add One – Jewish RegionalSpeed Dating

“This is Access’ third SpeedDating event, and the second tobe open to the entire region,”

contact Patti Freeman Dorson at 317-441-5259.

BJE Cooking for the Jewish Year – Tu Bishvat

Sun., Jan. 16, 2011, 10 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Join us as we makealmond cookies for Tu Bishvat andlearn more about the Jewishfestival for trees. Cost is $10.00per family. Pre-registration isrequired. Contact Miles Roger:mroger@bjeindy.org for moreinformation.

JCC Business NetworkJanuary 19, and every third

Wednesdays of the month, atthe JCC, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.,6701 Hoover Rd. RSVP to LarryRothenberg at lrothenberg@jccindy.org, or call 317-715-9233.

Game Night at CSTMen’s Club is hosting this fun

filled Game Night on Sat., Jan.22nd at 7 p.m. at Shaarey Tefilla.Bring your favorite deck ofeuchre cards or board games.

$10/couple at the door -$4/person in advance. RSVP:leopold.henrya@gmail.com

Israeli Movie Night!Tues., Jan. 25, 7 p.m. in the

Laikin Auditorium of the Arthur

M. Glick JCC. Movies arealways free of charge. In TheSecrets a religious-themed drama,complications arise when therelationships between a groupof women residing in amidrasha (all female seminary)in Safed turn suddenly volatile.RSVP on the Federation website:www.JFGI.org or on Facebook.

Jewish lawyersJewish lawyers group meets

for lunch on the fourthWednesday of each month. Thenext meeting is Jan. 26 atShapiro’s downtown at 12:15 p.m.Presently the group’s leadersare Irwin Levin, Zeff Weiss andElliot Levin. More info: contactElliot at edl@rubin-levin.net.

6th Annual YLD Wine TastingSat., Jan. 29, 2011 at 8 p.m.

at the Indianapolis Art Center,820 E. 62nd Street.

Join the Young LeadershipDivision for our most popularevent of the year! Wine, food,art, what more could you want?Purchase your tickets online inadvance at the Federation’swebsite, www.JFGI.org. $20/single or $35/couple in advanceor $25 each at the door.

HHAI Annual Trivia Night Trivia night will take place

Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. atthe HHAI Cultural Arts Center.It is sponsored by the HHAIPTO. Dessert, coffee, and winewill be served.

Cost: $18.00 per person inadvance, $20.00 per person atthe door. Make reservations byMon., Jan. 31, 2011. Questions?Please contact Janine Fogel872-0631 or janinefogel@comcast.net. Each trivia teamhas a total of six members.

Community EventsJewish Bereavement Group

The Albert & Sara ReubenSenior and Community ResourceCenter has begun a bereavementgroup in partnership withCommunity Home HealthServices, a part of the CommunityHealth Network. This bereave-ment group, which has a Jewishperspective and is facilitated byRabbi Bruce Pfeffer, is open toall. Questions should be directedto Julie Sondhelm at 317-259-6822 at ext. 6. Meeting dates andtimes are the third Monday ofeach month from 10 a.m.–11:30a.m. and the first Thursday of eachmonth from 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Raising Jewish children...but you’re not Jewish?

The Mother’s Circle providesFREE education and support for women of other religious backgrounds who are raisingJewish children in the context of an interfaith marriage orcommitted relationship with aJewish partner. A new classbegan in November. If you orsomeone you know would benefit from this warm,welcoming program, please

(see Speed Daing, page IN 11)(see Events, page IN 7)

IN 5January 12, 2011richness and depth of a lovingrelationship? We’ll explore thespiritual factors that can make arelationship greater than thesum of its parts – with a passionthat’s eternal, purposeful,comfortable, and which trulyreflects our Jewish values andattitudes.

Home and FamilyBuilding a home, raising a

family – these are the mostimportant sources of warmthand security in our lives. Learnhow to nurture and strengthenthese vital bonds that embraceus with comfortand connection.

Work, Charity, and WealthWe all need to earn a living,

but that doesn’t have to consignus to a plodding drudgery thatleaves us feeling half-alive.We’ll explore the ins and out ofjob satisfaction, as well as waysto put money in its proper perspective and keep materialismfrom overpowering our G-d-given, spiritual natures.

Pain, Loss, and AnxietyPain can intrude on our lives

at any time. All-consuming, it isa call for attention that launchesthe natural process of healing.We'll explore ways of copingwith difficulty, finding a balancebetween grieving for what hasbeen lost and feeling hope forthe future.

Religion and FaithFaith is not only the stuff of

childhood. It can open us up tothe mystery of life, the wonderthat defies reason. In this session, we work toward a personal grappling with truth aswell as a more mature, dynamicrelationship with our Creator.

Rabbi Mendel Schusterman is Director of Adult Educationand Camp Gan Israel forLubavitch of Indiana –cgi@lubavitchindiana.com. AAAA

A course of asoul-searchingjourney forevery Jew

Life can be a treadmill - aswe go through the motions dayafter day without ever askingwhy or seeking what really matters to us. This course,prepared by the author of thebest-selling book, Toward aMeaningful Life, is determinedto change that. Presented will bestrategies, tips, and suggestionsfor not only discovering whereyour true meaning lies, but inactually making it a part of yourdaily existence. Whether you aredealing with family relationshipsor job satisfaction, this coursewill help you look beyond a crisis to find the lessons within.Most important of all, these sessions will help you see life asthe mysterious, challenging,and satisfying wonder that itreally is.

Course OverviewStarting Monday February 7th

at 7pm at the JCC or TuesdayFebruary 8th at the home of MrJoel and Dr. Yocheved Samson1026 Golf Lane. For more info goto myjli.com or call 698-6423.

Discovering Your PersonalMission Statement

No business can functionwithout a mission statement,and neither can you. This lessonwill help you establish the foundation of a meaningful life –why you’re here, why you matter, and how you can makesense of the patterns of yourthinking, behavior, and feelings.

Marriage, Love, and IntimacyHow can you nourish the

RABBI MENDEL SCHUSTERMAN

based on a power:weight ratio.This is for more serious triathleteslooking to compete againstother athletes. Total scores arebased on a points system.

Non-Competitive Participants$30 general public / $25 members

Participants will receive countsof laps completed during theswim and the run instead of anofficial score.The biking segmentwill take place on our indoorcycles but will not be measured.This is for the beginner athletewho is looking to have somefun and get in a great workouton a cold winter.

Nutrition, Fitness andLifestyle Tips to ManageMenopause Symptoms

with fitness, health and nutrition expertKatherine Matutes, PhD.

March 10 and 17 Thurs, 7:15–8:15 pm (2 sessions)$75 general public / $59 members

Think you are too young to be experiencing menopausalsymptoms? Think again! Theaverage age of menopause in theU.S. is 51, and many symptomsbegin in the mid-forties. Attend2 seminars and learn what to expect before and duringmenopause. Learn how tomanage and reduce symptomsthrough proper nutrition, fitnessand lifestyle modifications,which can reduce disease risksassociated with menopause.

Family Wellness Counselingwith fitness, health and nutrition expertKatherine Matutes, PhD.

April 21 and 28 Thurs, TBD (2 session)$85 general public / $69 members

Get started on the path to ahealthier family through 2 seminars (the first for adultsonly and the second for kidsand adults together). Fill out apre-counseling questionnaireand participate in an interactiveseminar tailored to your family’sspecific concerns. Studies showthat family counseling is moreeffective than individual counselingin maintaining the adoption ofhealthy behavior changes.

Nutrition Counselingwith fitness, health and nutrition expertKatherine Matutes, PhD.

1st session 90 minutes/$67.50Save with the 8-week package!$315 value for $285!Week: 1-90 min., 2-60 min.,3-60 min., 4-30 min., 5-45 min.,6-30 min., 7-45 min., 8-60 min.

Touch base with our staffnutritionist to develop a

personal weight managementstrategy, to learn disease prevention based on family history or to adopt habits forsuccessful aging. Choose a private 30-min, 45-min or one-hour session to get expertcounseling on your individualnutrition concerns. (In-homecounseling is also available.)Contact Colleen at ccrispen@jccindy.org for scheduling.

MassageJCC Massage Therapists

Gennady Chernyak, Rebecca Fletcher, Tom May,Shirley Sauber and Kira Shemesh

Schedule appointments bycalling 251-9467, ext. 2226.

Swedish Massage for Men and Women:1-hour: $55 general public /

$45 members1/2-hour: $35 general public /

$28 membersSpecialty Massages for Ladies Only:Hot Stone Massage: 1-hour:

$69 general public / $59 membersDeep Tissue Massage: 1-hour:

$65 general public / $55 members1/2-hour: $40 general public /

$33 membersAromatherapy Massage:

Can be added to any massage:Add 1 Hour: $10Add 1/2 Hour: $5

Reformer PilatesThe JCC’s 7 certified Pilates

instructors offer flexible hoursand a variety of workouts on theAllegro Tower of PowerReformer. Work one-on-one orin a duet, trio or quartet toimprove strength, flexibility,posture and overall body tone.Call 251-9467, ext. 2309 toschedule an appointment or ademo session. If you are new toPilates, two private sessions arerequired before you can join aduet, trio or quartet.

Half-hour sessions are greatfor building muscle staminaand mobility for active adults.

Private:1-Hour Sessions:10 sessions: $600 general

public / $500 members5 sessions: $300 general

public / $260 members1 session: $65 general public /

$55 members

1/2-Hour Sessions:1 session: $33 general public /

$28 members

Duet, Trio & Quartet:1-Hour Sessions (price per person}

Duet: $45 general public /$35 members

Tri: $37 general public / $27 members

Quartet: $34 general public /$24 members

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Classes

All instructors are certified bythe Arthritis Foundation.At the Therapy Pool.10-Class Punch Card, $50 general public / $30 members Individual class, $6 general public / $4 members

Fit Joints Plus:*Mon/Wed 10:45–11:30 am Fri 1–2 pm

Deep water aerobic workout

Health andWellnessProgramsat the JCC

while working on range ofmotion. Must know how toswim. Fee applies.

Aquajoints:*Mon–Thurs 10–10:45 am Mon/Wed 9–9:45 am Tue/Thurs 10:45–11:30 am Tue/Thurs 6:30–7:30 pm Fri 8:30–9:15 am

Range-of-motion workoutwith gentle exercise in shallowwater. Fee applies.

*All participants are required topurchase a water movement pass.

You are welcome to try eitherof these classes free of chargeprior to purchasing a watermovement pass. AAAA

All events are open to thepublic and held at the Arthur M.Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road.Registration is online atwww.jccindy.org, by phone:317-251-9467, or by visiting aJCC membership desk.

The Mindfulness Dietled by Doug Hanvey

March 23 and 30Wed, 6:30–8:30 pm (2 sessions) $38 general public / $25 members

Do you find yourself bouncingfrom diet to diet? In this classyou’ll learn how to eat mindfullyand discover how mindfulnesscan help you regain touch withbodily sensations of authentichunger and satiety. Doug Hanvey,MS, meditation instructor,|originator of the MindfulnessDiet Program and writer fornational publications such asSpirituality and Health magazine,will guide you in learning howmindfulness can reduce stress,food cravings and emotionaleating. Mindfulness will help anydiet or way of eating to workbetter and offers the possibilityof dramatically liberating yourrelationship to food.

Caregiver Support with Judy Sosin

No registration, no feeIf you are caring for a family

member or friend on a regularbasis, you might be interestedin participating in this informaldiscussion. Facilitated by JudySosin, MSW, JCC AssociateExecutive Director, we will provide a safe place to shareemotions and experiences, seekand give advice and exchangepractical information with others.Contact: jsosin@jccindy.org.

JCC Indoor Triathlon Sun, Jan 30, 8 am–NoonAges 13 and up (by race day)Swim 20 minutes – Bike 20 minutes – Run 20 minutes

Never done a triathlon before?Want to take your performanceto the next level? The JCCIndoor Triathlon is a great wayto try a triathlon and maintainyour fitness in the winter.

Competitive Athletes$35 general public / $30 members

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IN 6 January 12, 2011Amy, Sarah (Amber Hunt),Lauren and Andrew Wann of Indianapolis and RebeccaAbrams (Jared Bianco) ofOakdale, N.Y.; two great-grandchildren, Aiden andMadison and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Lewy BodyDementia Association, 912Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn,Ga., 30047. A funeral servicewas held Wed., Dec. 29, 2010 at the Aaron-Ruben-NelsonMortuary, 11411 N. MichiganRd., Zionsville, IN 46077. Burialfollowed in Beth-El Northcemetery. Online condolencesmay be made at arnmortuary.com. AAAA

Becky “Babs”Passo Zoll, 83

Becky “Babs”Passo Zoll ofI n d i a n a p o l i sand former resident of TerreHaute, diedDec. 30, 2010.She was born on June 8, 1927 toSamuel and Sophie Passo. Babswas a member of IndianapolisHebrew Congregation and adevoted member of Etz ChaimSephardic Congregation.

She is survived by her lovingfamily, her four sons: Steven(Nancy) Zoll, Mark (Lois) Zoll,Clark (Cheryl) Zoll, Scott Zoll;her brother, Al Passo; sisters,Esther Zuckerman, Celia Yoshaand Sally Morris; grandchildren,Ashley Zoll, Stacey (Kevin)Hetrick, Annie Zoll, Jonathan

ObituariesRozannRothman, 76

R o z a n n R o t h m a n o fIndianapolis died Mon., Dec.20, 2010. Graveside serviceswere held Thurs., Dec. 23, 2010in Washington Park NorthCemetery. Ar rangementsentrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. AAAA

Belle ShapiroAshby, 96

Belle Shapiro Ashby ofIndianapolis died on Tues., Dec.21, 2010. She was born on Sept.16, 1914, the youngest daughterof Louis and Rebecca Shapiro.Belle graduated from ShortridgeHigh School and earned a BFAdegree from Herron School ofArt. She then worked for L.S.Ayres and Western Electric.Belle retired from P.R. Mallory’sCapacitor Division sales department in 1979 after 24years of service. After retiring,she worked part time for P.R.Mallory until 1984 when shestarted doing accounting workfor the family owned business,Shapiro’s Delicatessen.

She was preceded in death byher parents; seven siblings; herdaughter, Jeane Ashby Wannand her son-in-law, W.W.Abrams, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Joanne AshbyAbrams of Oakdale, N.Y.; son-in-law, Dan Wann ofIndianapolis; five grandchildren,

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By Rabbi Dennis C. SassoFrom December 16, 2010

Eyn d’varim v’eyn omer, saidthe Pslamist. “There are nowords, there isno speech” thatcan recount alife as prolific,eclectic and cre-ative as that ofMark Pescovitz.

But nothing, nothing wasmore important to Mark thanhis family: Ora, you were hispartner, the love of his life.Together you fulfilled themeaning of the blessing spokenby your father at your weddingin Jerusalem 31 years ago whenhe pronounced you reyim ahuvim, “husband and wife,beloved companions.”

You have been companionsand partners at home and in thecommunity, in your professionalcalling and in your service toothers. Together you have beenubiquitous. Your presence andimprint are felt in so manyplaces, in the lives of so manypeople, in so many and profoundways. Your love for one anotherand for the good of others,defined your relationship.

Aliza, Ari and Naomi, yourDad was so proud of you. Eachof you, in your own way, was hisfavorite child. He followed yourevery success in law, in the arts,in news casting. He encouragedyou, he made you laugh andcelebrated the beauty anduniqueness of who you are.

Your Dad took you on excitingtrips that helped you explore notonly exotic places but also thedepths of your relationship as afamily and your commitment totikkun olam. Sandy and I havethe fondest memories of our tripto Guatemala.Your Dad called itone of the best he ever took.

Mark was a faithful son ofHarold and Anita, of blessedmemory, who inspired his loveof medicine and the arts. Hewas a devoted brother.

He was beloved as a son toBella and Dick, whom he wouldoften visit in Jerusalem, even whenOra could not travel with him.

Mark cherished every singlemember of his and Ora’sextended family, his nephews andnieces, and the many people whobecame part of the expansivePescovitz orbit of friendship,care and concern. Sandy and Iwere grateful beneficiaries of

their circle of affections. Todaywe embrace you with our loveand are humble bearers of theaffections and support of thisgrateful community.

Mark’s humanitarianism andhis Judaism were seamless. Hisaccomplishments in medicine,science and the arts as well as hisinvolvement in civic, culturaland philanthropic endeavors areknown in Indianapolis and felt inthe farthest corners of the world.

It was Mark’s Judaism thatinformed his humanitariancommitments. Within theJewish community, Mark was a tireless volunteer, from theJewish Federation of GreaterIndianapolis to the HastenHebrew Academy; from thiscongregation to the JewishCommunity Relations Council;from concern for Israel to hisinvolvement in interfaith dialogue.Mark was a knowledgeable andpassionate ambassador of thefaith and people he loved.

Whatever he did, Mark did ithis way. He was genuine andunassuming. He cared little forpomp and prestige. Whether he had his stethoscope or hiscamera hung around his neck;whether he was holding a mandolin or a piece of expensiveart in his hands; whether hewas in the presence of the powerful or the lowly, the urbanrich or the village poor – Markwas just Mark, with a broadsmile (often an explosive laugh)behind his bushy mustache, inhis open collar, short sleeve shirt.Mark did not care to impressothers, just to be himself.

One of his children mentionedthat Mark’s favorite book in theBible was Ecclesiastes/Koheleth.It is my favorite too. Kohelethteaches us that in a world ofuncertainty, the transitory quality of life is not an excusefor either abandonment ordespair, but rather a call torejoice and to do good. Markheeded Koheleth’s advice:

“Go eat your bread with joy anddrink your wine with a glad heart.Enjoy life with the one you lovethrough all your passing days…for that is your portion in life.”

Mark Pescovitz understoodthat only love and service couldcounter the arbitrariness of lifeand give purpose to our fleetingdays. Mark’s death was tragic.But his life was heroic.

We remember Mark forteaching us:

To live each moment as thoughit were eternity.

To enjoy what we have withoutbeing owned by our possessions.

To pursue wisdom, but tounderstand the limitations ofknowledge.

To use our power to empowerothers.

And above all, to love, to celebrate, to serve and to say yesto life.

Tehi nishmato…May his soulbe bound in the bonds of life eternal.

Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso From Dec. 16, 2010

We have gathered here stillfeeling the shock of the last fewdays, still finding it hard tobelieve (accept) the reality ofthis moment. We come togetheras a community in grief. Yeteven as we are impoverished byMark’s death, we are enrichedby his extraordinary life and thegrand legacy he leaves.

Dear Ora, Aliza, Naomi, Ari,Mark’s brothers and sister, andlarge extended family. AmongMark’s many and varied passions,his greatest love of all was hisfamily. The special affection youknew, the joy, stories anddreams you shared will alwaysbe a part of the tapestry of yourlives. We cannot possibly knowthe depth of your personal grief,but we want you to know thatwe share in your loss.

It is not just family andfriends who mourn. Medicinehas lost a talented surgeon andresearcher, the art and musicworld has lost a fine artist andphilanthropist, the Jewish andcivic communities have lost awise leader and devoted servant,a man of deep faith. All aroundthe world, from Indianapolis toKenya, from Israel to Malaysia,Egypt, China, and Turkey – all the many remote placeswhere Mark traveled – peopleare in mourning.

In Eldoret, Kenya where Marktaught physicians to do theirfirst kidney transplants, he was given the honorary title of “Village Elder.” He didn’tseem quite old enough to becalled elder, but that was whathe was – always wise andaccomplished beyond his years.

One of Mark’s childhoodfriends wrote to us about how when Mark was only nine years old, he saved a friendfrom drowning.

Wherever Mark went, he savedand changed lives. WhatsoeverMark did, he did with humor andhumility. Whatever Mark touched,

Sheloshim tributes to Dr. Mark David Pescovitz

(see Obituaries, page IN 7)

(see Pescovitz Tributes, page IN 7)

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he transformed through hisskilled hands, his keen eye andhis great, generous heart.

Mark loved the writings ofMark Twain who said: Alwaysdo right. This will gratify somepeople and astonish the rest.Mark always did what wasright. He astonished us and weare forever grateful.

We honor his memory byputting back into the worldsome of what his death hastaken from us – his vision and creativity, his energy andhis heart, his generosity and his service, his inexhaustiblecommitment to repair the world.

The Psalmist wrote: Lightdawns in the darkness for theupright; For the one who is gracious, compassionate and just.

Mark Pescovitz was such aperson. His life is exalted in honor.

Todd Maurer, JCRC PresidentMarcia Goldstone, JCRCExecutive Director

It is with a tremendous senseof grief that we acknowledgethe devastating loss of MarkPescovitz. Mark’s leadership

graced the JCRC, the entireJewish community, the city ofIndianapolis and beyond. Hisvolunteer work stretched acrossso many different organizationsand causes and he enrichedthem all.

Mark was a special guy – anexceptional professional and adedicated volunteer to so manydifferent organizations. Hisinfectious smile and goodhumor – not to mention hisintellect and curiosity (abouteverything) made him a prize“catch” for any agency luckyenough to merit his attention.His thoughtful contributions toour policy discussions enrichedthe JCRC and helped to makeus better-informed and morebalanced.

May his memory be for ablessing.

Janie MaurerI could tell what a caring and

compassionate person Mark wasby the way he would answer myquestions. He always spoke sonicely. He gave so much of histime and he showed respect toeveryone. He had a terrific senseof humor and he was a lot of funto be with. Many of us felt we

were sorry we didn't get to knowhim better. He sat on so manyboards that his passing leaves a void in the community thatcannot be filled. When my husband and I went to thefuneral we could see how hewas loved by so many differentpeople from so many walks oflife. Indiana University School ofMedicine Dean, D. Craig Brater,MD, spoke so highly of Mark atthe funeral. Bart Peterson, theformer mayor of Indianapolis,Michael McRobbie, the presidentof Indiana University, and many other dignitaries were inattendance.Three busloads camefrom the University of Michigan.

Zoll and Lauren Zoll and agreat grandson, ConnorHetrick. Babs was preceded indeath by her beloved husbandof 56 years, Nathan, who passedaway in 2005; her grandson,David Zoll and her sisters MaryCampbell and Molly Nahmias.The family would like to extendtheir gratitude to Babs’caregivers, for their kindnessand devoted care. Babs formeda strong bond with them.

Funeral services were heldSun., Jan. 2, 2011 at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411North Michigan Road. Burialfollowed in IndianapolisHebrew Cemetery North.Memorial contributions may be made to Etz ChaimCongregation. AAAA

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Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.When Rabbi Milton Steinberg(Beth-El Zedeck’s first Rabbi,1928–33) died in 1950, he left anunfinished manuscript. His son,Dr. David Steinberg, presidentof Long Island University, willtalk about his father and the workof publishing an unfinishedmanuscript. The Prophet’s Wife

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It is a very sad time for all of usin the community. AAAA

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In recent years there has beenan increasing number of studiesconfirming the connectionbetween our health and the useof common everyday householdchemicals. Since the 1950’s,there has been a dramaticincrease in the number of man-made chemicals used inthe home. The typical home has over 63 hazardous productsthat together contain hundredsof different chemicals.

Concurrently, there has beena dramatic increase in the incidence of certain chronichealth problems and serious illnesses. Research indicates it ismore than coincidence. CNNaddressed this subject in 2010with a four-hour special broadcast about the usage ofchemicals in everyday productsand the increase in many typesof illnesses.

Around the turn of the 20thcentury, the rate of cancer incidence was roughly one in50. Today, one in three women

and one in two men will facethis killer disease. Birth defectsand miscarriages have increased,as has infertility. Asthma, oncevery rare, has tripled in the last20 years. Attention DeficitDisorder in both adults andchildren is rising. In 1993, 2 million children took Ritalin toenable them to sit still and learn.By 2000, 17 million prescriptionswere being written.

Increasingly scientists arelinking these disorders to long-term chemical exposure right inour own homes. We breathechemical vapors in the air,absorb chemicals through ourskin while using cleaning products or personal care items,and swallow small amounts of chemicals when we eat food from dishes that have been cleaned with chemicalsthat retain a small residue. All of this adds up, and has a far greater impact on the undeveloped nervous systemsof small children.

The National Institute of

Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) analyzed 2,983chemicals used in personal careproducts, with the followingresults: 884 of the chemicals are toxic, 314 caused biologicalmutation, 778 caused acute toxicity, 218 caused reproductivecomplications, 148 causedtumors, 376 caused skin and eye irritations.

As Americans, we have quitsmoking, we eat healthier andexercise more, all to reduce ourrisk for heart disease, cancer,and other illnesses. I enjoyworking with families to helpthem become more informedconsumers and convert theirhomes to smarter, safer, greenerproducts! It’s so easy to switchstores and shop green!

I encourage everyone to convert their homes to a healthier, safer environment byeliminating toxic chemicals.Visit my website, www.myhealthsmart.net. Feel free tocontact me, Gigi Felsher,regardless of where you live, at317/843-2250 or gigi@myhealthsmart.net. Here’s to a healthyhome and family! AAAA

On a unusually cold late Fallevening with 2”of snow already onthe ground on December 8, 2010,hearts and spirits – and the candles – were warm insideCongregation Shaarey Tefilla as 120 people gathered in celebration at the shul’s annualChanukkah Festival.

After the attendees lit theirmenorahs and recited the blessingstogether on that eighth night, a5-star, chicken and latke dinnerwas presented by the CSTSisterhood. Festivities of Israelidancing, lead by Bob Mandresh,and a Chanukkah songfest leadby Rabbi Sendrow on his guitarfollowed. A great time was hadby all. (see photos p. IN-9) AAAA

Following months of shutter’sclicking and dozens of entries submitted, the CongregationShaarey Tefilla Men’s Club presented the awards of its 1stAnnual Photo Contest at theshul’s Chanukkah Festival.

In the Adult Division, FirstPrize was awarded to ArthurBennett – a $100 gift certificatefrom Robert’s Imaging; 2nd to Terry Arnoff – a $50 gift certificate from Robert’s Imaging;and 3rd to Jeremy Pomerantz –a $25 gift certificate fromRobert’s Imaging.

In the Youth Division, 1st Placewent Herschel Nathan – $50,and 2nd to Noah Smilg – $25.

Arthur Bennett was the“Grand Prize” drawing winnerand went home with a newNikon CoolPic Camera.

All winning entries and manyother submissions are on display in the shul’s lobby. CSTMen’s Club sends its specialthanks to Robert’s Imaging fortheir donations and support. AAAA

Chanukkah atShaarey Tefilla

Photo contestwinners awardedBY GIGI FELSHER

For the third year running,the Congregation ShaareyTefilla Men’s Club will join inthe World Wide Wrap promotedby the FJMC (Federation ofJewish Men’s Clubs). The participation has continued togrow each year.

Each year, for the past ten, onthe morning of the NFL’s SuperBowl, FJMC promotes a specialmorning minyan at synagoguesaround the world where themitzvah of tefillin is explained,demonstrated, and filled. Thisworld-wide event is a fixture insynagogues throughout NorthAmerica and in Australia, India,Europe, and South America.

This year members of the CSTReligious School are joining inthe activities by making theirown “tefillin”from FJMC kits.

The program is schedule forFeb 6, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

Phil Lande is President the ofCST Men’s Club and responsiblefor bringing the World WideWrap program to CST.

More information can befound by contacting the CSToffice, the FJMC website,www.fjmc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=89, or www.worldwidewrap.org.

A story from FJMC:Several years ago, during

Men’s Club’s World Wide Wrapprogram, a young man and hisfather came to the morningservice. The young man – hewas about a year short of his BarMitzvah – carefully donned histefillin and recited the shacharitprayers while his father sat andobserved. He was one out ofperhaps fifty young people whowere attending the Wrap that

morning…nothing unusual.What was unusual was what

happened after shacharit…for itwas then that the young manturned to his father and asked,“Would you like me to showyou how to put them on?” Hethen proceeded to instruct hisfather in the mitzvah of tefillin.

In the ideal world, knowledgeof our Jewish traditions is handeddown father to son, from parentto child, from generation togeneration…just as Joshuareceived the tradition fromMoshe Rabbeinu. But in the realworld, many of us have driftedaway from our roots. We maywant to pass our traditions onto our children, but we don’tknow those traditions as well aswe might. That’s where the mission of the FJMC – involvingJewish men in Jewish life – really becomes meaningful.

The World Wide Wrap, nowpoised for its eleventh year, is asignature program of the FJMC.By educating Men’s Club members and their familiesabout the mitzvah of tefillin – areligious tradition thousands ofyears old – we help make it possible for our children to beable to follow that tradition andto pass it down to their ownchildren. Or, as in this exceptionalinstance, to their parents! AAAA

Above left: CST Board President Joe Offengender presents ArthurBennet the Grand Prize for his award winning photograph.Above right: Bennet’s winning photo.

CST Men’s Club to join World Wide Wrap Feb. 6

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IN 10 January 12, 2011

JCRC seeks legislative intern

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The Indianapolis JewishCommunity Relations Council iscurrently accepting applicationsfor the Wolf Legislative Internposition.

The Indianapolis JCRC wasestablished in 1942 as theorganized Jewish community’spublic affairs voice to electedofficials, the media, and other

religious, racial and ethnicgroups. JCRC’s mission is tosafeguard the rights of Jewshere, in Israel and around theworld and protect, preserve andpromote a just, democratic, andpluralistic American Society.

The JCRC Wolf LegislativeIntern is a paid internship position.

The internship will coincidewith the Indiana General

L-R: Rick Bentley, Rabbi Gettinger, Elliot Bartky, and Allon Friedmanat the Indiana House of Representative’s speaker’s podium.

Rabbi Yisrael Gettinger of Congregation B’nai Torah was invitedby House Speaker Brian Bosma to give the invocation for thisyear’s opening of the Indiana House of Representatives legislativesession in the State Capitol building Jan. 5, 2011, the first time inrecent memory an Orthodox rabbi has been thus invited. As part ofhis remarks, Gettinger, in noting he is eighth generation rabbi,said,“My family came to this country over 100 years ago becausewe were persecuted terribly where we came from. We are gratefulto be here, and thankful the armed forces makes it a safe place.This is a wonderful state, and a great country, and deserves all theblessings of the Almighty in being a moral voice for the world.”

After declaring that he has served as a rabbi in Indiana 31 years,and that his four children are born Hoosiers, Rabbi Gettinger said,“At the risk of sounding presumptuous, I would like to suggest thata small plaque be attached permanently to each of your desks thatreads,‘One Nation Under God’.” The comment elicited a round ofapplause from the legislators.

“We vote freely, and take our responsibility seriously. But wemust also hope that our votes are in harmony with the will of theAlmighty,”Gettinger concluded.

Rabbi Gettinger is the halachic authority for the Jewish AmericanAffairs Committee of Indiana [JAACI], and previously met SpeakerBosma through JAACI activity working on behalf of the Jewishcommunity. After the invocation he was warmly greeted by manylegislators and their aides.

Silver is a free lance writer, researcher, and furniture specialist living in Indianapolis. He can be reached by email:mjsilverhouse@sbcglobal.net. AAAA

Rabbi Gettinger OpensState Legislative SessionBY MATTHEW J. SILVER

Assembly, which convenes fromJanuary through April 2011.

Interns must be available towork in Indianapolis at leastfour full days a week during thistime period.

The JCRC Wolf LegislativeIntern will (among other things):

• Research Senate and Housebill listings on a daily basis forbills pertinent to JCRC issues.Follow assigned bills throughthe legislative process.

• Attend House and Senatecommittee hearings and floorsessions at the Indiana StateHouse.

• Attend weekly coalitionmeetings to learn about other issuesconcerning the community-at-large and how partneringorganizations approach theseissues legislatively.

• Update and maintain thegovernment affairs section ofthe JCRC web site.

Contact Indianapolis JCRCfor more information at 1100 W.42nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46208or (317) 926-2935 and www.indyjcrc.org. Or David Sklar,Director of Government Affair,at d_sklar@indyjcrc.org. AAAA

IN 11January 12, 2011Hebrew teacher on Sundaynamed Mr. Harris who taughtus basic Hebrew. We used theUnion Prayerbook.”

What is it like working withyour son?

“When my son was training,he would work in my office onSaturdays, where he learnedtechnical aspects of refraction forspectacles. He went to IndianaUniversity for undergrad, grad,medical school, internship andresidency. Even before Johnwent to high school at NorthCentral while he was atWestlane Middle School, hemade all sort of things fromleather. I told him then hewould make a good surgeonbecause he was so good withhis hands.”

“Jewishly speaking John wasalways more traditional thaneither his brother or me. Hetook Hebrew all through highschool and also at IndianaUniversity. When he married agirl from Beth-El Zedeck, heended up leaving Reform andbecoming Conservative.”

Have you ever done any special or unusual kind ofwork in your field?

I am active in third-worldcountry eye care. For one weekevery February, I go with a volunteer group of 15 doctorsfrom Indianapolis to Honduras.On the last trip, one doctor didcataract surgery on 50 eyes infour days. The patients were ledinto the office blind. The other14 doctors saw 3,100 people infour days.

We took eyeglasses donatedfrom the Lion’s Club and gave5,000 pairs of glasses to the residents. We wrote out prescriptions, and they tookthem to the dispensary. Thoseworking there picked out theglasses with the closest prescription they could find.

These people never had eyecare. We would go to these villages where the people hadwalked all day and night downfrom the mountains to receivetreatment at the clinic. Theywould sit for four or five hoursin 85–90 degree heat waiting tobe seen by a doctor. Then theywould go home with their firstpair of glasses, probably theonly pair they will ever have.

I have been on over a dozenmissions like this. I went toHaiti every year for seven years from 1979 to 1985. Oneexperience I will never forget is flying nonstop fromIndianapolis to Havana, Cubain 1999 to do this work for five days.

The mission is called VOSH Indiana. It stands forVolunteer Optometric Servicesto Humanity.There are about 25chapters that travel to thirdworld countries.

Read more about father andson, J.J. and John Abrams, at thefollowing website: www.abramseyecare.com. AAAA

than 20 years. I work at theIndianapolis Motor Speedway,too. I used to do the RCA tennischampionship when it was hereand the Ice hockey team formany years. Whenever a playerhas any problem with or injuryto their eyes, I do my best to getthem treated and back in thegame as soon as possible. It wasfun last year to cover the NCAAbasketball tournament, becauseButler did so well.

Interview with Jerry AbramsJohn’s father Jerry opened his

first office in Jan. 19, 1950 whenhe was 22, and he has continuedpracticing for more than 60years. He got married in 1954 toBarbara Katz from Ft.Lauderdale, Fla. His first son,Jeff, was born two years later,and John was born in 1958.Now he has five grandchildren.For the first 15 years, he was located at Belmont andWashington and then hebought property two miles westat 4516 W. Washington St., andhad a private office where hepracticed for 40 years. He hasworked with Abrams EyeCarethe past six years.

Jerry’s father was originallyfrom New Jersey. He was in themotion picture business butwas transferred to Indianapolisto run an office at 400 N. IllinoisSt. called Film Row. His motherwas born in Louisville andmoved to Indianapolis as ayoung child. Her father was acustom tailor downtown. Hismother’s uncle in Louisville wasa rabbi and a doctor namedSimon Salinger. Jerry is a cousinof the famous writer J.D. Salinger.

Jerry’s parents were marriedfor 30 years until his father died.He had one brother Herbert,z”l, who was five years olderthan him. His mother worked atthe Kirshbaum CommunityCenter during the Korean Warin the 1950s. She was in chargeof Sunday night dinners for theJewish servicemen stationed atFt. Harrison. Melvin Simon, z”l,founder of Simon PropertyGroup was one of them whocame every Sunday night.

Jerry comments about hisJewish upbringing in Indianapolis:“When I was growing up myfamily attended the Tenth StreetTemple where Classical ReformJudaism was practiced. Therabbi was Morris Feuerlicht. Wedidn’t use yalmalkes or tallisesand when I became 13, therewere no bar mitzvahs. We had a

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