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The Jewish Floridian of Tampa
Friday. November 18,
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Joint Convention Convenes in Houston The 57th General
Assembly of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and
the 34th Biennial of the National Federation of Temple Sister-
hoods (NFTS) convened in Houston, Nov. 10-15. A delegation
represented Congregation Schaarai Zedek, including Rabbi
Frank and Adrianne Sundheun, Gold* Brunhild, John and
Leslie Osterweil, Richard and Frand Rudolph, Judy Rosen
kranz. Judy Baach. Carl and Paula Zielonka, Martin and
Priscilla Adelman, and Lawrence and Lucille Falk.
Congregation Schaarai Zedeks Sisterhood received a special
commendation at the convention for Cradle Roll, a program
which involves parents and children, under preschool age, in
special activities. The commendation was received in the Or Ami
(Light of My People) Awards presented by the NFTS. Judy
Baach, Cradle Roll chairman, also conducted a workshop on the
program.
Judy Rosenkranz was elected to a two-year term as vice presi-
dent of the NFTS. She also served as a Biennial co-chairman.
The theme was "Creating A Jewish Tomorrow." Judy is the
first person to serve as a national vice president since Carol
tMmtm held that office during the 21st Biennial
Steinberg Honored at Testimonial Ralph and Marlene
Steinberg were honored last Sunday at a Testimonial Dessert
held at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. The Congregation worked
with State of Israel Bonds on the event, which coincided with
the 35th anniversary of Israel's statehood. Jerome Gleekel,
noted Zionist leader and businessman, was the guest speaker.
Many friends and family members attended, including Ralph
and Marlene's daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Ronald
Samson of Tampa, son, Michael of Tampa and his fiancee
Miriam Motzne of Clearwater, and daughter, Susan, who was
visiting from the University of Florida. Also attending was
Marlene's father, Sam Green berg of Tampa. Ralph's brother and
sister-in-law, David and Minnie Steinberg of Tampa, and his
nephew and wife, Steven and Gloria Steinberg of Tampa, joined
them for the occasion.
Bar Mitzvah Held in Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Krentzman traveled to Birmingham, Ala., last month to attend
the bar mitzvah of their grandson, Mark Slater. Mark's parents
are Mr. and Barry Slater of Birmingham. The services were held
on Oct. 15 at Temple Beth El with Rabbi Steven Glaser of-
ficiating.
Also attending from Tampa were great grandmother, Mrs.
Gertrude Palmis, uncle, Mr. Bruce Krentzman, Mr. and Mrs.
Philip Brinen, and Mr. and Mm. Jacob Shearer.
Baby line ... A son, Eric Louis, was born on Oct. 19 to Donald
and Debbie Linsky. They also have a daughter, Jessica, who is
two-and-a-half years old.
The grandparents are Marshall and Loretta Linsky of Tampa
and Amelia Mendelson of Delray Beach. The great grandmoth-
ers are Rose Green of Tampa and Sue Schneider of Jacksonville.
Jeff and Sara Fox's second child, Eric Benjamin, was born on
Oct.7 Their daughter, Jessica, is 15-months-old.
The grandparents are Norma and Mai Wormser of Fort Lau-
derdale, Sol and Lillian Fox of New York, and Irv and Muriel
Kaschel of New York. The great grandparents are Fred and
Edna Dansky of Fort Lauderdale.
Student Elected President Paul Rothenberg. son of Mary
Sue and Fred Rothenberg, was elected president of Wilson
Junior High School's student council last month. He is in the
ninth grade there. Paul is also a member of the National Junior
Honor Society and the Math Team
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Association for Welfare of Soldiers in Israel
On a windswept mountaintop
on the northernmost border of Is-
rael there is a watchtower. In it
several soldiers continuously
scan the horizon with binoculars.
Hour after hour they endure the
cold, the boredom and the isola-
tion to guard their country
against any surprise attack from
hostile neighbors.
Suddenly, a truck pulling a
generator appears on the road to
their tower. It is bright orange
and on its side it bears the words
"The Association for Welfare of
Soldiers in Israel." The young
soldiers put down their bino-
culars and shout: "The Associa-
tion is here!" Smiles appear on
their faces as they rush outdoors
to greet the vehicle.
From it emerges a driver and a
white haired woman, greetings
and good wishes for a happy
Hannukah are exchanged. The
Association volunteers bring out
brightly wrapped gift packages
and platters heaped with jelly
donuts, Israel's traditional
pastry for Hannukah. The sides
of the truck are opened to reveal a
television screen for watching
videotapes or a live broadcast;
there are stacks of books and
games which can be selected to
help pass the lonely hours. After
the gifts have been opened and
the coffee and donuts served,
pleasant conversation takes
place. The volunteers of A.W.S.I.
tell the soldiers how much the
people of the country and Jews
everywhere appreciate what they
are doing and how proud they are
of them. They also tell them how
aware they are of the difficulties
of duty in this isolated spot.
After an hour or so, they leave to
reach the next outpost before
dark.
Day after day, whether in the
cities or the far flung borders, the
Association for Welfare of
Soldiers in Israel helps in dozens
of ways to make the life of Is-
rael's brave, young soldiers a
little easier. More importantly, it
is the presence and link with
civilian life that shows the
soldiers that they are appreciated
and loved by the Jewish people
everywhere.
The Association, now consist-
ing of over 13,000 volunteers in
Israel and supported by Jews and
non-Jews around the world, was
created forty years ago. It began
its work when Jews, in what was
then Palestine, organized the
Jewish Brigade to fight the Nazis
alongside the British Forces.
Since then, the Association has
with the blessing of the govern-
ment of Israel provided the sup-
port system that helps sustain
the high morale and splendid
spirit that has been the hallmark
of the Israel Defence Forces.
Clubhouses, rest and recrea-
tion centers, books and gift
parcels, religious articles, low
cost hotels in cities, roadside
shelters and canteens are but
part of the vast program the As-
sociation finances and admin-
isters to benefit Israel's young
men and women while they serve
their country.
Recently, the Association
embarked on its largest project to
date; namely, to provide an
educational program specially
suited for those from the less
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developed countries. Ground has
been broken in the Upper Galilee
for the Allon Educational Center.
Here, before basic training and
while they are in service, classes
will be held in basic skills such as
reading and writing, Jewish
history and the meaning of Israel
to the Jewish people. In addition,
those qualified will receive special
attention to prepare them for
entrance into the university
system. This latter program will
help close the social and cultural
gap that now exists in Israel. As
I mi i <*f its world wide effort a
third of the funds for the first
building, estimated at nine
million dollars, has already been
achieved. Some of Israel's best
young instructors volunteered to
teach there with no compensa-
tion. The Association with this
project, exemplifies the care and
concern that has won the appre-
ciation of ull those who have
served in the Israel Defence
Forces.
11 \ < u would like to share your
Hannukah -piril this year with
il- motif in Maccabees, contri-
butions may be sent to: The
American Friends of the Associa-
tion for Welfare of Soldiers in Is-
rael or the \nM-rican Friends of
W\ SI I Koitl Jilh Street, New
York, N.Y. 10010. (Contributions
are tax deductible.) The Associa-
tion staff will also be pleased to]
send literature or answer any re-
quest for additional information.
Engagement
RATOPORT WEBER
Dr. and Mrs. H. Irving I
Rapoport of Canton, Mass., an-
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Marcia Jean, to Scott
Bruce Weber, son of Mr. and I
Mrs. Dick Weber of Tampa. The
wedding will be held in July,
1984, in the Temple in Canton, |
Mass.
MOTZNE-STEINBERG
Joseph and Esther Motzne of
Clearwater announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Miriam,
to Michael Alan Steinberg, son of
Judge Ralph and Marlene
Steinberg of Tampa. A March
wedding will be held at Con-
gregation Rodeph Sholom.
Michael is an attorney here and
Miriam plans to work as a
chemical engineer in the Tampa
Bay area. They will reside in
Tampa.
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