Anyone deserving of an 'Honorable Menschen,' can contact Howard Berger via

his e-mail: Howardberger9798@aol.com or by fax: 822-3670. JCC AND THREE SYNAGOGUES PLAN TRIP TO SEE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC NOV.19

This world renowned symphony orchestra is coming to Philadelphia's Kimmel Center Nov. 19 for a memorable concert. It will be a bus trip co-sponsored by the JCC and three local synagogues - Beth Israel, Beth Judah and Beth El, and tickets are limited. The last time the IP was seen by local classical music lovers in a sponsored bus trip by the Jewish Times was in late January, 1998. That memorable event attracted a capacity audience of 18,000 at Philadelphia's Core States Center. It was memorable and historic, because it celebrated Israel's 50th anniversary and was entitled "Hear Oh Israel," featuring much celebration. But the major attraction was it being a joint concert of the Israel Philharmonic led by Zubin Mehta and the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch. It featured commentary by a bevy of celebrities including Leonard Nimoy, Morley Safer, the late Jerry Ohrbach and others. Beth Israel Cantor Larisa Averbakh chairs the trip with the assistance of Beth Judah Hazzan Alan Smolen and Beth El Cantor Ralph Goren. Nimoy aroused the crowd when he stirringly said, "Philadelphia is where this celebration should originate because this is where Constitutional rights began, where kings were exposed as false idols." The cost is $62 for the Kimmel's third tier and $102 for orchestra seats. Prices include bus transportation and gratuities for the driver. For further information contract Averbakh at 641-2983 ext. 22 or her cell phone 432-2983.

20 YEARS AFTER DAVID WEIS BECAME BETH ISRAEL'S RABBI THE TEMPLE IS THRIVING, GROWING

No question about it, Rabbi David Weis has had an impact on Congregation Beth Israel since becoming its spiritual leader 20 years ago. The Northfield Temple has grown and Weis is highly respected by his worshippers and the area's Jewish Community. On Friday evening, Oct. 24, Rabbi Weis will be honored on the 20th anniversary of assuming the leadership and pulpit at Beth Israel. The following evening, congregation members and many others from the area's Jewish community will enhance the celebration during a gala dinner and dance at the t emple, which will attract a banner crowd. Rabbi Weis and his devoted wife, Susan, (youth group director and noted artist) and children, will be in the spotlight. The co-chairmen for this event - Linda Karp,Ted Rich and Deb Monheit - point out collectively, "We share this special time in Rabbi Weis' life as he has shared so many life cycles with our congregational family." For additional information on the celebration call the temple office 641-3600. NICE WAY TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY - STANLEY & DORI WALDMAN TAKE FAMILY ON CRUISE

The usual way to celebrate a 50th anniversary is for a family to honor the couple, but not so with Stanley and Dori Waldman. Instead they took their family on a Western Mediterranean cruise that began when 14 Waldmans flew to Barcelona, Spain, where they embarked aboard a Norwegian Gem cruise ship for an eight-day memorable journey to Malta, Italy, France and back to Spain. Enjoying this unique cruise besides Stanley and Dori were Jeffrey, Maria, Melanie and Mathew Waldman of Egg Harbor Township, as well as Mitchell, Elise, Rachel and Lauren Waldman of Linwood and Keith, Marcia, Julia and Samantha Waldman of Cherry Hill. Aboard ship they partied and honored Stanley and Dori in a very appropriate way.

INTRIGUING STORY OF BLIND RABBI/ PSYCHOLOGIST RUNNING FOR CONGRESS UNFOLDS IN N. JERSEY

The following story is intriguing in many ways because Dennis Shulman became a psychologist before he became a rabbi, which is not unusual but is intriguing because he became blind at age 15 and grew up very poor in Worcester, Mass. But there is another unique aspect to the Shulman saga - "He is running against a firmly entrenched conservative Republican Congressman - Scott Garrett (R-5) - in the northern end of New Jersey. Now this item will not effect the outcome of that election, but Shulman's struggle and challenge, reported in last Sunday's N.Y. Times, displays the courage and character of the 57-yearold rabbi from Demarest, N.J. As the Times report headline says, it is a "compelling back story" and his congressional challenge can't be ruled out. Dr.Shulman says having the support of N.Y. State Democratic Governor David Patterson was helpful. "He's been very supportive and when I won the primary, he called me and we agreed that blindness is the new style."

FORMER UKRAINIAN CHILDREN'S HOMES OFFICIAL YVONNE (LIMMER)WATTENMAKER IN NEW JOB

Yonni (Limmer) Wattenmaker must have traveled a lot when she served as director of Donor Development for the Tikva Chilren's Homes in Odessa, Ukraine. Now her travels have been reduced considerably in her new position as director of Lifelong Learning at Manhattan's historic Central Synagogue. She is married to Dr. Allan Wittenmaker, son of Joel and Fleurette Wattenmaker of Ventnor, and he is Chief Operating Officer of Hot Seating Chassis of Bedford (Westchester County) N.Y., a virtual reality company. Mazel Tov to Yonni; she holds a prestigious position at Central Synagogue.

Operating Officer of Hot Seating Chassis of Bedford (Westchester County) N.Y., a virtual reality company. Mazel Tov to Yonni; she holds a prestigious position at Central Synagogue.

GRANDCHILDREN OF STELLA AVEYOU GARDNER ATTENDED HER MILESTONE 100TH BIRTHDAY

Inadvertently HM omitted the grandchildren of Stella Aveyou Gardner's recent milestone 100th birthday celebration - Mark ( wife Deb) Gardner, Frank Gardner, Sheryl (husband Jonathan) Lebowitz and Gary Ross. We also erred in refering to great grandchildren Micah, Eden, Eva Laborite and Sofia Gardner as grandchildren. As we've said before "to err is human," and we apologize for the omission.