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IN OUR 47TH YEARI-DALLAS, THURSDAY, MAY20, 1993, TEXAS JEWISH POST
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43rd BB Institute of Judaism
To Feature Rabbi J. Telushkin
Harmony Awards Honor Mexican President
and Southwestern Bell Corp., Friday, May 28
Mexican President darlns mmmmwm&w
Mexican President Carlos
Salinas de Gortari will make
his first visit to Dallas for the
1993 Harmony Awards cer-
emony at 5:30 pan., May 28
at the Fairmont Hotel. The
awards ceremony, which is a
fundraiser for the Dallas
Memorial Center for Holo-
caust Studies, recognizes in-
dividuals and companies that
bring people of diverse cul-
tures together toward a com-
mon goal.
Governor Ann Richards
will present a Harmony
award to President de Gortari
forhis humanitarian and civic
contributions including ef-
forts to implement the North
American Free Trade Agree-
Pres. Carlos Salina de
Gortari
ment (NAFTA). In addition,
Governor Richards will rec-
ognize Southwestern Bell
Corporation for its commit-
ment to, and support of, the
diverse groups in the com-
munities it serves.
Corporate tables or indi-
vidual tickets may be re-
served by calling (214) 880-
7423.
The Dallas Memorial Cen-
ter for Holocaust Studies is a
non-profit organization dedi-
cated to reducing prejudice
by teaching about the Holo-
caust, preserving the experi-
ences of those who survived
and preserving the memory
of those who perished.
Dallas Doings
continued from p. 5
in her own words, illustrated
with archival footage, vibrant
with music, and rich in hu-
mor. Guts, Gumption and
Go-Ahead is based on the
book I Am Annie Mae, col-
lected and edited by Ruthe
Winegarten from personal
interviews with Annie Mae
Hunt.
* * * *
Forest Avenue High
School class of 1938 will hold
their 55th reunion on June 5
and 6 at the Summit Hotel,
2645 LBJ. Stagg Renz tells
the TJP that Forest was the
third high school to open in
Dallas in 1916and was closed
in 1956. It was named after
Forest Avenue and was lo-
cated about three blocks west
of Fair Park. The street is
now called MLK Boulevard
and the building was renamed
James Madison High School.
The ’38 class was in session
during the Great Depression
of the 30s. During the forty
years that Forest was open,
there was no crime in the
schools, the education was
superior and the ROTC was
amajor activity that produced
military leaders in World
War II. All of the football
games at home were played
in the Cotton Bowl. Roland
Goss is chairman of the Re-
union and is a Distinguished
Alumni of the school.
* * * *
Before the Tony-Award
winning Gershwin musical
“Crazy for You,” opened at
the Music Hall at Fair Park,
lead performers Karen
Ziemba, who plays Polly
Baker and James Brennan,
who plays Bobby Child, vis-
ited the children of the Vogel
Alcove on May 11th. The
children presented the actors
with cards and performed a
song for them as their thank
you for the benefit perfor-
mance on May 12th
Proceeds will benefit the
Vogel Alcove which pro-
vides free quality care for
children whose families re-
side in emergency shelters
and transitional housing pro-
grams regardless of race,!
creed or ethnicity. The Al-
cove, which opened in 1987,;
is a project of the Dallas Jew-
ish Coalition for the Home-
less, a non-profit organiza-
tion comprised of 31 Jewish
synagogues and service
groups with the common
mission of “alleviating the
plight of the homeless in
Dallas.” The Alcove has
served over 4,000 homeless
children. Up to seventy chil-
dren, ages six weeks to five
years old are cared for daily
at the Alcove.
* * * *
A Personal Affairs Man-
agement and Guardianship
Program “Someone to Watch
Over Me...” will be presented
at Temple Emanu-El’s Linz
Hall, 7:15 p.m., on Wednes-
day, June 2. Frank Repensek,
Director of the Guardianship
Program in Miami, Florida,
will discuss the need for
Guardianship Services in the
Dallas Jewish Community
and the way such services
could assist people who need,
help, advice and counseling
in managing their personal
affairs.
Mark Werbner, attorney,
will moderate a panel con-
sisting of Barbara Gutow,
community volunteer;
Bunny Radman, Coordina-
tor of Gerontology, Jewish r
Family Service, Rabbi
Deborah Robbins, Temple
Emanu-El and Shirley
Tobolowsky, chair of the
National Council of Jewish
Women Task Force for
Guardianship.
The program is co-spon-
sored by Jewish Family Ser-
vice, a constituent agency of
the Jewish Federation of
Greater Dallas and National
Council of Jewish Women,
Greater Dallas Section.
* * * *
Congregation Shaare-
Tefilla will join hundreds of
Congregations throughout
North America who will
dedicate their Torah learn-
ing during Shavuot in
memory of Rabbi Joseph B.
Soloveitchik who died dur-
ing Passover. Rabbi
Soloveitchik served as Spiri-
tual Leader of the Orthodox
Jewish community for over
fifty years. His influence,
scholarship and leadership
resulted in the renaissance of
Orthodox Judasim as a dy-
namic and vibrant religious
movement. He was the
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin,
renowned educator, author,
novelist, playwright, will be
the featured speaker at the
43rd Annual B’nai B’rith
Institute of Judaism, July 30-
August 1, at the Travelodge-
Denham Ranch Inn in
Waxahachie. Membership in
B’nai B’rith is not required
to participate.
Theme for the weekend is
“A Journey of Discovery -
Why Be Jewish?” Exception-
ally well-versed to lead such
a discussion, Rabbi
Telushkin has authored Jew-
ish l iteracy: The Most Im-
portant Things to Know
About the Jewish Religion.
Its People and Its History:
Whv Is This Knight Differ-
ent From All Other Knights?
A book on Jewish humor;
co-authored The Nine Ques-
tions People Ask About Ju-
daism. and Whv the Jews?
The Reason for Anti-Semit-
ism. He has also written a
series of mysteries, and a play
which was selected as an
American Playhouse produc-
tion. Rabbi Telushkin ap-
peared at the 1992 Jewish
Book Month program at the
Dallas JCC. His presentation
was warmly received by a
large audience.
Commenting on the pro-
gram, the 1993 Institute Co-
chairs, Phyllis Putter and Sol
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Kaplan said, “Rabbi
Telushkin is a thought-pro-
voking and highly entertain-
ing speaker. We are most
fortunate to have been able
to bring him to the Institute,
under the auspices of the
B ’ nai B ’ rith Lecture B ureau.
Because we expect a “full
house” at this year’s Institute
and space is limited, we urge
participants to register early.
To accommodate as many
people as possible, a special
Sunday-Only registration is
being made available.
The Institute is held in a
setting away from major cit-
ies, to give participants the
opportunity to relax, social-
ize, enjoy good food, visit
with friends from previous
Institutes, and meet newcom-
ers to the program. All meals
are included and dietary laws
will be observed. Sabbath
Services and Havdalah-un-
der-the-stars will be cel-
ebrated. This year, baby-sit-
ting services are available for
a small fee. In addition to the
Institute, a special Saturday
afternoon presentation will
be made by a research scien-
tist from the Superconduct-
ing Supercollider. There will
be an opportunity to “see”
the giant magnets and new-
est exhibits through a slide
presentation. The speaker
will discuss “Why the SSC
In These Days of the Budget
Crunch.”
Room reservations should
be made directly with the
Ranch by calling 1-214-937-
8223. Room rates range from
$42 to $65 per night and may
be charged to a credit card.
Registration for the Institute
is $115 per person which in-
cludes all four lectures, six
meals and all activities. A
deposit of $50 is required
with the balance due at regis-
tration. The Snndav-Onlv
program must be fully paid
in advance. It includes the
brunch and final lecture for
only $22.50.
For information, call
Phyllis Putter (214) 247-
7347 or Sol Kaplan (214)
368-1397. Reservations may
be sent directly to Sol Kaplan,
7016 Yamini, Dallas, Texas
75230.
teacher and mentor of thou-
sands of students from all
parts of the world at the Rabbi
Isaac Elchanan Theological
Seminary of Yeshiva Uni-
versity where he was affec-
tionately known as the “Rav”
- the Rabbi and teacher par
excellence.
Shaare-Tefilla’s classes
will be held on the night of
Shavuot, Tuesday, May 25,
beginning at 11:45 p.m. and
on Wednesday and Thurs-
day, May 26 and 27 at 7:10
p.m.
* * * *
Rabbi Jeff Leynor will in-
stall Beth Torah’s new Board
of Directors of the Syna-
gogue, Sisterhood and Men ’ s
Club on Friday evening, May
28, at 8:15 p.m. President of
the synagogue will be Nat
Cohen; Nancy LeCover will
serve as Sisterhood president
and Ron Jacobs, Men’s Club
president.
Beth Torah’s Adult Edu-
cation Committee will
present their second annual
Weekend to Wake Up Your
Mind, June 4-6. Rabbi Neil
Gillman, Associate Profes-
sor of Philosophy at the Jew-
ish Seminary will be the
Scholar in Residence. Rabbi
Gillman who has the distinc-
tion of being Beth Torah’s
first Scholar in Residence,
will have as his theme “Jew-
ish Spirituality: What Are We
Searching For.” The week-
end cost of $25 per adult or
$10 per student includes a
luncheon following Saturday
morning Shabbat services
and a Sunday breakfast pro-
gram. There will be a dessert
reception honoring Rabbi
Gillman on Saturday evening
costing $25 per person.
OBITUARIES
SYD PACTOR
Longtime Dallas resident
Syd Pactor, 86, died on May
11. A resident of Golden
Acres, she was preceded in
death by her husband Max
Pactor. She is survived by
daughter, Arlene Leibs; son,
Ronald Pactor; two grand-
children, Janis Leibs
Dworkis and Louis Leibs;
four great-grandchildren,
Daniel and Michael Dworkis
and Marissa and Kira Leibs.
Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman
officiated at graveside ser-
vices at Hillcrest Memorial
Park on May 13.
NORMAN HEM PL IN G
Rabbi Jordan Ofseyer of-
ficiated at services at
Sparkman/Hillcrest on May
13 for Norman Hempling,
64, who died on May 12. A
Dallas resident for 24 years,
im OBITUARIES p. 18
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