Page 6 The Jewish Floridian of Tampa Congregations/Organizations Events Friday, January U 1 ADL Report KOL AMI Congregation Kol Ami will be hosting its annual United Jewish Appeal-Tampa Jewish Federation on Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. Gary Alter, Executive Director of Tampa's Jewish Federation, will be the featured speaker. Alter will explain the inner workings of the U J A and tell how funds raised in Tampa are used locally, in Israel and around the world. In view of some of the recent events in Tampa's communal life it is vitally important for all members of Tampa's Jewish Community to learn more about Friend to Friend Recruitment Men and women who like people, wish to be of commuinty service and would like to be part of a child abuse prevention effort are urgently needed. Friend-to-Friend is now in its fourth year of existence. The program depends totally on volunteer manpower. One volun- teer works closely with one parent friend for an extended time. The winter training class is scheduled to begin Feb. 21 for five weeks. Classes are held in the evenings except for one Saturday session. Involvement requires the in- vestment of from 2-5 hours per week: This includes weekly visits to the parent friend and regular attendance at bi-monthly group supervisory sessions at the program office. Further information may be obtained by calling 251-8080. Free Workshop for the Separated, Divorced Have you experienced a separ- ation, divorce, or loss of a spouse? Want to start your life over again meet new people, enjoy new things? A FREE course called "Starting Over" could teach you social and dating skills you may have forgotten or perhaps never knew. Learn ways to identify and meet the type of person you like. Sponsored by Hillsborough Adult and Community Education and Norths Community Mental Health, the purpose of this course is to develop non- traditional skills in socializing, dating, and developing a "healthy" social network. This 10 hour course will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 at the Hyde Park Presbyterian Church from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To enroll or for more information, call Marie Apsey at 977-8700. Free Course for Parents of Teenagers Does your teenager have you ready to run away from home? Are you tired of the radio blar- ing and the phone always being busy? A FREE course called "Surviving Your Child's Adolescence" could help you through this difficult period. Sponsored by Hillsborough Adult and Community Education and Northside Community Mental Health, this course can help parents understand the many changes that take place during adolescence. Topics covered include normal and abnormal behavior, setting rea- sonable expectations and problem solving tips. This 10 hour course will be held Thursdays. Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3 at Chamberlain High School room 202, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. To enroll or for more information, call Marie Apsey at 977-8700. Class size is limited so please call now. Workshop on Coping With Depresion Everyone gets depressed from time to time. A FREE course called "Coping With Depression" can help you learn to deal better with life's ups and downs. Spon- sored by Hillsborough Adult and Community Education and Northside Community Mental Health Center, this course teaches you ways to cope with mild depression due to daily stress. This 10 hour course will be held Tuesdays. Feb. 1, 8. 15. 22 at Chamberlain High School Room 203 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course is being taught by Dr. William Sacco, a licensed clinical psychologist. To register or for more infor- mation, call Marie Apsey at 977- 8700. Enrollment is limited so please call now. di^ilm JEWELERS Complete Selection of 18 & 14 Kt Gold Jewelry, Watches & Diamonds WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR TO YOUR SATISFACTION DESIGNING & SPECIAL ORDER WORK MON. thru Ml. 10 lo 6 TUCS 10 to 8 SAT. 10 io 4 COSMf HEMERA S* - COSME HEMEHA J. COOKIE" 3 Us Eou d DoWMobry RAINBOW VILLAGE 11433 N. DALE MABRY TAMPA FLORIDA 963-2505 JANE KETOVER TERRILLHAMEROFF Fine lighting and accessories ml Discount Prices the UJ A and to participate in its projects. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. HADASSAH Susan Moore, registered dieti- cian at the Brandon Community Hospital, will be the speaker at the January meeting of Shalom Brandon Chapter of Hadassah. Diana Siege! will host the January meeting at her home. Wednesday Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Miss Moore's topic will be "We are what we eat." SCHAARAI ZEDEK New Member Dinner The Membership Committee and the Board of Trustees of Congregation Schaarai Zedek will host the annual New Member Dinner, Saturday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall of The Temple. All members who have joined The Temple since January, 1982, are invited. A wine and cheese social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling The Temple at 876-2377. Dinner will be provided by mem- bers of the membership com- mittee chaired by Arnold Barr and by Temple members. Adult Education The Adult Education Com- mittee of Congregation Schaarai Zedek announces the beginning of its continuing series on Jewish history. This group, led by Rabbi Frank Sundheim. enters its fifth year on Thursday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. at The Temple. All future meeetings are on Thursdays Jan. 27; Feb. 10, 17; March 10, 24,31 and April 14,21. The subject this year will be the emergence of the Jew from the medieval to the modern world. It is intended for those who wish to explore in depth the riches of Jewish history and tradition. It is not necessary to attend every session or to have previous knowledge of the subject to participate. Every session is designed to be self contained. All members of The Temple are invited to join this group on Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. SCHZFTY The SCHZFTY group of Con- gregation Schaarai Zedek is sponsoring a dance on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. at the Temple, 3303 Swann Avenue. Invitations have been ex- tended to all Florida SEFTY (South East Federation of Temple Youth! groups as well as Tampa USY and BBYO groups. Q105 DJ Bobby Rich will be providing the music for this fun filled night. A $4 admission fee will be collected at the door. Dance Co-chairmen are Andy Rosenkranz and Stephanie Fleischer. JWVA GULF COAST COUNTY COUNCIL Gulf Coast County Council President, Minnie Posner, invites all JWV and JWVA members to attend the third Administration meeting of the County Council Sunday Jan. 30 at the JCC, 8167 Elbow Lane, St. Petersburg at which time the Florida Depart- ment President, Carol Gold and her staff will be welcomed on their official visit. A kosher luncheon will be served at 12 noon and at 1:30 p.m. there will be the meeting. RSVP for luncheon and a donation of $4 is due no later than Jan. 14 to all auxiliary Presidents. For transportation call Miriam Tarnofsky, 876-6690. BRANDEIS There will be a membership coffee for Brandeis Women's Committee Jan. 19, at the home of Idelle Friedman. 5701 Mariner Drive. For information call Doris Schwamberg at 977-9969. Anti-Semitic Vandalism Took Drop in '82 Continued from Page 1 led the nation. Next was Califor- nia with 134, down from 150 in 1981: New Jersey with 69, down from 94; and Massachusetts with 62. compared to 59 in 1981. The total of 537 in these states was 92 less than the previous year a decline of 14.6 percent, mirroring the percentage decrease national- ly- The ADL audit also showed that: The Northeast, with 467 in- cidents or 56.3 percent of the re- ported anti-Semitic episodes, was once again the geographic area reporting the greatest number. The 1982 total, however, went down 16 percent as contrasted with the previous year. In the Middle West there were 73 reported anti-Semitic in- cidents in 1982, a decrease of 46 compared to the previous year. In percentage terms, this repre- sented a 38.7 percent decrease: Although California was once again the Pacific Coast state reporting the greatest number of anti-Semitic episodes, its u was 10.6 percent below 1981.1] other West Coast staUi Washington and Oregon i reported small numbers: n this year, the same as in 1981. THE SOUTH, inch Texas, however, was an tion to the audit. These sc_ states reported 91 incidental 1982 compared to 81 in 1961,] increase of 12.4 percent. Hope is expressed by thai that other states would follow! lead of the 12 thus far - California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New Ji New York, Oregon, sylvania. Rhode Island Washington which enacted laws imposing penalties for persons convic __, religious or racial vandalism"! other ads motivated by bit Some of these statutes . based on a model law drawn i by the ADL. A REMINDER wedding and engagement Bar-Bat Mitzvah, wedding and engagement forms arc available at all of the synagogues or may be picked up at the "Jewish Floridian" office. All forms must be completed and returned to our offices no later than two full weeks before it is to appear. JEWISH COMMUNITY PHONE B'nai B'rith Jewish Community Center Jewish Floridian of Tampa Jewish National Fund State of Israel Bonds Tampa Jewish Federation Tampa Jewish Social Service TOP. Jewish Foundation. Inc. Schools Hillel School (Grades 1-8) JCC Pre-School and Kindergarten Seniors Jewish Towers Mary Walker Apartments Kosher Lunch Program at JCC Seniors' Project DIRECTORY 87