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23 JA Central Kentucky
Jewish Association

LEXINGTON. KY AUGUST '80 SUSAN s. MILLER EDITOR

SIMANOVSKYS STUDY ABC’S
NEW LIVES IN FREEDOM

Natalia and Leonid Simanovsky, and their children Marina,
Roman and Olga are becoming more familiar with the Lexington
community. Although they did speak a small amount of English
when they arrived here from Russia, their English has improved
significantly as the result of their attendance at the English
as a Second Language Program at the University of Kentucky.

They are continuing to receive help in English from a number of
members of the community, particularly Irma Gesund, Lee Ann Foxman

and Barbara Gorodetzky. Roman, the 17-year-old son, is working
part-time and is enrolled at the Language Institute this summer.
Marina, the 13-year-old daughter, attended Camp Young Judaea in
Michigan with about a dozen other children from the community.
Olga, the youngest daughter, attended Camp Shalom.

The Central Kentucky Jewish Association expresses its thanks
to Ruth Rosenblum of the Louisville Jewish Family and Vocational
Counselling Service and to Barbara Kaplan of the Louisville Council
of Jewish Women for their help in establishing a Lexington Russian
Resettlement Program.

The response of the Lexington Jewish Community has been over-
whelming and is greatly appreciated. Many of you have given
generously of your time and personal belongings. We are still
looking for a number of items which the program can use. Specifically,
we are anxious to hear from people who have chests of drawers, lamps
and tables of various sizes. In addition, a sewing machine and a
cassette tape recorder would be quite useful to the Simanovskys.

For all, we are the bridge

between years of terror and persecution
and new lives in freedom;

between the agony of Jewishness denied

and the joy of renewed Jewish identity.

Men's Division Campaign

A recognition night

The Central Kentucky Jewish Association Men's Fundraising
Division held a series of recognition events on Saturday evening

May 51.

Seven donors of 33,000 or more and their spouses attended a
dinner at the home of Harriet and Mike Ades. Approximately 15
more couples enjoyed a cocktail, wine and cheese party at Chuck
and Barbara Gorodetzky's home. This was a combined event for

those who gave $500 to $5,000.

Later that evening, about 70 persons viewed Vittorio De Sica's
award-winning film "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis." All contributors

to the fund-raising campaign were invited.

After the movie, dessert was served bringing an enjoyable evening
to a delightful conclusion.

CKJA expresses its thanks to all those who helped plan and
execute the first Recognition Night.

’80 Campaign
shows increases

Progress Report

Women's Division chairperson Penny Killer reports that over
$32,000 has been pledged by the women in our community. Over 30
solicitors have been contacting more than 500 women by phone, mail
or in person. Two telethons have been held, and over 20 new ‘ivers
have joined this year's campaign. J

Men's Division Chairpersons Allan Slovin and Alvin Goldman
report that as of June 15th, 155 pledges have been turned in. The
overwhelming majority of these pledges were increases compared to
the 1979 donations. All donors will be recocnized at the end of
the year. Q -

If for some reason you have not yet been contacted, or have not
yet turned in your pledge, please do so. The funds collected support
major activities in Israel, help Jewish people around the world and
sponsor many activities of direct benefit to the Jewish community.

tors

* Thank you *

EXODUS at CAMP SHALOM

Camp Shalom, the Central Kentucky Jewish Association's camp for
children ages 4 — 13, has completed another very fruitful session.

There were 56 campers with a staff of nine counselors under the
direction of Barry Remer.

The theme for this year's session was "Exodus." The campers
read bible stories about Egypt and the Exodus. They presented an

outdoor drama and created a number of arts and crafts related to
the Exodus.

Hats off to Harriet Fine and her committee for the fine job they
did in planning this years successful camp session.

Many thanks to Levy Rabinowitz, Community Activities Committee
member, who coordinated the Israel Independence Day celebration
held earlier this summer at Jacobson Park.

Levy and Haddassah Cohen, both from Israel, prepared a delicious
spread featuring Israel's most popular food - falafel.

A moving Memorial Service commemorating Israel's war casualties
was led by Sunday School Students Stephanie Barr, Alex Cohen,
Jonathan Miller, Alex Weil and Karen Wekstein.

Karen Edelstein's Israeli dance class members were in costume and
skillfully performed several dances.

Thanks Linda Stein, Susan Gerstel, Ellie Goldman, Jane Fischer,
Marilyn Gall and Karen for the splendid entertainment.

This years picnic was certainly a memorable way to celebrate
Israel's independence.

NEW FEATURE

Beginning with this issue, the newsletter will publish personal
invitations to the entire Jewish community, as well as notices of
life cycle events such as births, deaths, weddings, bar or bat
mitzvot. Please send this information, in writing, to CKJA, P.O.
Box 23086, Lexington, Kentucky 40523. Remember, the newsletter
is published every other month, so please give us ample time.

Dear Member of the Central Kentucky Community,

. I hope you enjoy reading about the Anna Frank Haven at
Kibbutz Sasa in Israel. Each forthcoming Newsletter will high-
light one of the charities supported by CKJA.

I will be ending my short-lived career as editor to attend
law school. Please, call Dave Wekstein if you have any interest
in helping with the Newsletter. YOU ARE NEEDED.

L'Shana Tova Rosh Hashana 5741,

Susan S. Miller

AMENDMENT TO CKJA CONSTITUTION PROPOSED

In August and September, the Central Kentucky Jewish Association
will discuss a proposed amendment to the constitution. This amendment
proposes that the Board be expanded from its present membership of EC
people to a membership of 23. The three new members would be elected
from the community bringing the number of elected members on the Board
up to 15. All members of CKJA are invited to attend the Board meeting
and/or express their views on the proposed amendment to any Board
member.

FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Susan Gerstel has agreed to chair this year's FORUM sub-
committee. A meeting will soon be held to start considering
program selections. Anyone with ideas or suggestions should
call Susan at 269-u864.

DISCUSSIONS WITH FOUR COURTS CONTINUE

The CKJA Board continues to discuss with Four Courts (the Hebrew
Home for the Aged in Louisville) the availability of beds for older
members of the central Kentucky Jewish community who have the need
and the desire. The two organizations are discussing presently the
designation of three beds for Lexington with an estimated cost of
310,000 (a one-time donation). Please let members of the Board hear
your opinions about this serious consideration.

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