THE DETR OIT JEW I SH NEWS—Friday, February 27, 1959-12 The Suburban Community I Seeking Changes in Policy Won't Win Popularity Polls By the Oak-Woodser When one seeks to break a tradition of long standing, he is certain to meet not only opposi- tion but widespread condemna- tion and sometimes open hos- tility. This human trait offers one of the reasons that Jewish families moving into suburban areas have encountered certain difficulties in their communi- ties of new residence. Particularly there is opposi- tion to changing school policies and procedures of long standing because of a few Jewish young- sters, even though — Constitu- tionally at least—the Jews are in the right. Perhaps the most sensitive time has been Christmas, and, from the non-Jewish point of view, it is understandable that since observance of the holiday has been taking place for many years in the schools, people balk at change. In the past few years, es- pecially, the Jewish Commu- nity Council has been making much progress in breaking down barriers of opposition to changes in school policies. And their professional staff has been. able to accomplish this change with a minimum of bad feeling. However, there, is still a long way to go, and one begins to wonder whether we will ever completely reach the happy state when Jews. attempting only to attain what is guaran- teed in the Constitution, will arouse no antagonism. Earlier this month, the South Oakland County Committee of the Jewish Community Council, met to diScuss, among other items on the agenda, two press- Expert Alterations On= Men's and Women's Clothes. Complete Selection of Brand Name: • Suits • Topcoats • Slacks • Sportcoats I TUXEDO RENTALS RADOM TAILORS Clothiers & Cleaners 22155 COOLIDGE SO. of 9•MILE RD. Free Pickup is Delivery LI 7-1511 OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 ing matters-of the intrusion of religion in the public schools. The first was the distribution of Bibles, through school teachers, to the students at one suburban high school by a well- meaning (we are assured) busi- nessmen's group. Here, it was possible to point out to the school supervisor the breach of religion and state and to obtain assurances that there would be no repetition. What made it easier, however, was that Catholics and certain Protestant denominations also opposed the Bible distribution. The second matter pertain- ed to baccalaureate services at graduation, which, while scholastic in original intent, have now come to have a re- ligious connotation. The baccalaureate service. which includes prayers, hymns and addresses by various clergy- men—including Jewish should they so wish to- participate—is certainly the same violation of the principle of separation of church and state as the celebra- tion of Christmas. Here, too, there is reason to go slow because of customs which have grown through the years. So, while registering ob- jections and explaining polici- cies and principles, the South Oakland County Committee seeks to reach its goal of safe- guarding the schools from re- ligious influences. Beth Shalom Students to Conduct Services Parents of children attending the Beth Shalom Religious School are being invited to at- tend junior services during March, when they will be con- ducted by the Hebrew school , classes. The following schedule has been planned: March 7 and 14, Mrs. Shirley Molodo f-s k y's I classes; March 21, Frank Leider-1 man's Bar Mitzvah class; and March 28, Morton Plotnick's class. Plans also are being made by the school for the celebration of Purim, with the student council sponsoring a Shalach Monos project of kosher canned goods to be sent to a Jewish institu- tion. An elaborate program is be- ing planned for the youngsters on March 22 and the evening of March 23. In preparation for the festival, students are learning about Purim now in the class- rooms. ORDER YOUR PURIM GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to the JEWISH NEWS NOW By Filling Cottlers Break Ground in Oak Park for Third Dexter-Davison Market Emann-E1 to Host Reform Women The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El will play hostess to the annual gathering of all De- troit area Reform sisterhoods on March 9, in the temple building, 14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. Attending will be the Sister- hoods of Temple Israel, Temple Beth El and Temple Beth Ja- cob, of Pontiac. Dessert lunch- eon will be served at 12:15 p.m. The program, directed by Mrs. Eugene P. Sims, former choir direct or of Temple Emanu-El, will feature Karl Haas, music director of Tem- ple Israel, as guest soloist. The Temple Israel Choral Group and members of the Temple Emanu-El Choir will be heard in a medley of musical selections. Mrs. Jay Frankel is in charge of arrangements, and Mrs. Larry Oettinger is arranging the hospitality. Memb&.s of all four groups will attend. Late Services Slated by Cong. Bnai Moshe Late services of Cong. Bnai Moshe will be held at 8:30 p.m., today, in the 10 Mile Branch of the Jewish Community Center. Rabbi Moses Lehrman will speak on "Exodus — the Book and the Message," an analysis of the book by Leon Uris. The services are being or- ganized by and will be conduct- ed by the Men's Club, according to Karl Greenberg. president of the affiliate. Following the serv- ices, members of the Sisterhood, directed by Mrs. Albert Margo- lin, will be hostesses at a social hour. A meeting of the congrega- tion's Married Couples Club will be held at 8:30 p.m.. Mon- day. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eliot J. Raskin, 23488 Parklawn, Oak Park. Phillip Nusholtz, local attor- ney. will review John Gunther's "InsidE Russia." Interested couples are invited to attend. Oak Park Eastern Star to Initiate Members Oak Park Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its initiation of new members at 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Ferndale Women's Club, with ceremonies being conducted by the follow- ing recently-installed officers: Eve Pinkus, associate matron; Shirley Craft. conductress; Rita Ager, associate conductress; and Renee Sikora, electra. Plans are currently being made by the organization for a bake sale on March 21 at the Detroit Edison Company's Northland office. 140:2rit. • ,54.1.• • Left to right: Meyer Weingarden, 'builder; Acting Mayor R. J. Alexander of Oak Park, Norman Cottler, Reuben Cottler, Harry King, architect, and George Weingarden. * * Ground was broken last week Items to be featured will in- at 10-Mile Road and Coolidge elude an elaborate frozen food in Oak Park for the new area, dairy products from all Cottler-operated market, as an over the world, a prepared food expansion of the Dexter-Davi- counter, and, unique in the son Markets serving Jewish - market field, a kosher bar-b-ci. populated areas. Norman Cottler and his son. Reuben, stated that the new Beth Shalom Women market, being designed by Set Honor Roll Event Harry King of King and Lewis Members of the Sisterhood of Architects, to be built by Meyer Weingarden, will be one of the Cong. Beth Shalom are cur- rently working toward the com- largest in Detroit. It will have an area of close pletion of plans for their an- to Luncheon, to 34.000 square feet and, in nual Honor Roll addition to complete supplies be held April 15, at Rainbow of groceries, fruits, vegetables Terrace. Mrs. Sara Kasdan, author of and the usual market supplies, will also have a bakery, a the book, "Love and Knishes," kosher butcher shop and a will be guest speakers. All con- tributors of $15 or more will be bagel factory. eligible to attend the luncheon. Present at the ground-break- Among the prizes to be ing ceremonies were Mayor R. J. Alexander and other city awarded are vacation trips to Oakton Manor, Grossingers and dignitaries, along representatives with commu- the Concord, plus merchandise nity leaders and from many local firms. of the architectural and con- For information call Mrs. tracting firms. Plans call for the market to Milton n Brand, at LI roll 4-7662. of the honor com- Ch be completed early in Septem- mittee are Mesdames Robert ber, in time for the High Holy White and Joseph Gallen. Day season. Lik e the other Dexter-Davi- Livonia Women to Meet son Markets, the new and mod-, The Sisterhood of the Livonia ern building also will be geared to cater to the Jewish house- Jewish Congregation will meet wife. "We plan to bring them at 8 p.m., Monday, at Clarence- all the things they need and ville Junior High School, 20210 Middle Belt. want," the Cottlers stressed. A CHALLENGE TO WOMEN WHO "HAVE NO TIME" TO BAKE If lack of time is all that's holding you back, you need only three minutes to prove to yourself that you can do your own home baking .... with ease! That's all it takes to mix a Dromedary batter for pound cake, gingerbread, corn muffins and other favorites- Abraham Brickner Speaks at Synagogue Institute Abraham Brickner, executive director of the Michigan Chap- ter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will address the adult edudation institute of Cong. Beth Shalom on Tuesday eve- ning. His talk on "Mental Health and Your Community" will be taken from his own experiences as a psychiatric social worker, chairman of the South Oakland Child Guidance Clinic and mem- ber of the Oak Park Board of Education. , with perfect results the first time awl every time yea. bake! Keep a supply of Dromedary Mixes on hand—and in just a few moments, even on your busiest day, discover the pride and pleasure of baking like an expert ... the Dromedary way! Mr- romeda • "7.1",:t.::::", • CAKE MIXES Poled Cake • Gingerbread W Gen Mafia Date Muffle • Core Bread • Fudge and Frestin Mix The Jewish News 17100 W. Seven Mile Rd. 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