THE DETROIT JEWISH NEW S — Friday, April 29, 1960-16

The Suburban Community

Men's Club Experiences
a Retreat to Understanding

By the Oak-Woodser
Among those who would fos-
ter programs to further adult
Jewish studies, a growing phen-
omenon is the institute or the
retreat, which is devoted to
peaceful study of Jewish life,
away from the hubbub of our
surroundings.
Such programs are gaining in
popularity among synagogue
groups, in Bnai Brith and even
in some women's organizations.
The length varies according
to the time people can get
away, the subjects discussed
and the extent of the general
program.
We mention this as an in-
troduction to an experience
we enjoyed last sabbath,
when we attended such a
camp institute sponsored by
e Temple Israel Men's Club,
from Friday afternoon
through Sunday noon.
Some 25 men attended the
program, which was held at
Haven Hill Lodge, the old Edsel
Ford estate in the Highland
Recreation Area that was
turned over to the State of
Michigan to serve as an outlet
for such educational programs.
The retreat, or camp institute
as it is called, was the seventh
held by the Men's Club, and al-
ready plans are being made for
next year's program.

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'Let Crabgrass Grow'

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H. Allen Smith, author of 22
other books, has written a
new . hilarious "suburban al-
manac" under the title "Let
the Crabgrass Grow," just pub-
lished by Bernard Geis Asso-
ciates (527 Lexington, N.Y, 17),
and distributed by Random
House.
While it is geared to sub-
urban interests, it will delight
all readers, of all ages and
sexes, in all areas.
Smith, a master humorist,
deals with a lot of intriguing
subjects—from superstitions to
classified ads, with entomology,
with back talk from women
and some fun at the expense
of women.
He takes care of outdoor
cooking, with a cocktail party
at which guests receive biogra-
phies of fellow-guests, with elec-
tronics, holiday celebrations,
etiquette (that's where he ex-
poses women of being impo-
lite) and a score of other issues.
The book is divided into
four sections, for the seasons
of the year. All the tales are
delightfully told. It is a most
entertaining book.

The idea of having the sab-
bath free for religious worship,
for discussion, for re-dedica-
tion to Jewish life is a happy
experience in itself, for most of
the men are in business and
usually can't afford the luxury
of a Saturday away from work.
Discussions were held and
papers delivered under the
skies, with the sun beaming
down approvingly on the scene.
Perhaps the most stimulating
subject for the men was a panel
discussion on "Changing Con-
cepts of God," which occupied
several hours of reports and
general conversation on Satur-
day afternoon.
It might be interesting to
note the various personal
references that are included
in such a discussion, so that
we not only become familiar
with our own thoughts on the
subject, we also learn—and
give credence to—the ideas of
others.
In itself, a retreat probably is
of little significance. However,
if it is used as the basis for a
continued program throughout
the year or for individual
searching, then it accomplishes
a great deal.
It means, then, that 25 men
who have taken the time and
effort to prepare papers and
to attend a weekend program
have become that much more
responsive to their Jewish back-
ground, an attribute that some-
times has become all too easily
forsaken.
We'd heartily recommend
such an experience of learning
and comradeship for many
groups. Not only will it be en-
joyed, but there also will be
dividends.

Panelists to Review
White House Parley

Delegates to Central States Parley

OP High School
to Stage 'Diary
of Anne Frank'

Preparations are under way
at Oak Park High School as
the School's Drama Club pre-
pares for its production May 5
and 6, of "The Diary of Anne
Frank," adapted for use by
Francis Goodrich and Albert
Hackett.
The play is under the direc-
tion of Miss Lila Beck.
Appearing in the role of
Anne is Terry Littmann.
The role of Mr. Frank is
portrayed by Allen Perlstein,
who has had training at the
Cranbrook Summer Theater
School. Opposite him as Mrs.
Frank is Linda Resnick.
Others in the cast are Diane
W a r n i e k as Margot Frank,
Anne's quiet sister; Leslie
Davidson as Mrs. Van Daan,
Bill Nadler as her husband,
Stuart Guttentag as her son
Peter, and Eddie Gooze as Mr.
Bussel, a Jewish dentist, who
have taken refuge with • the
Franks in the attic of a small
factory.
Also in the cast are Ernie
Sosnick as Mr. Kraler and
Elaine Rawsky as his secretary
Miep, who are the Christian
benefactors of the Franks and
members of the Dutch under-
ground.
Jerry Adams is the play's
technical director.
Tickets for the play can be
purchased at Oak Park High
School.

"This We Believe" will be the
theme of the Junior Hadassah
Central States Regional Con-
ference, to be hosted by the
junior group of South Oakland
County chapter, today through
Sunday, at the Park Shelton
Hotel.
Mrs. Joseph
Ellis, f o r mer
chapter presi-
dent of SOC
chapter, is con-
ference chair-
man. Both jun-
iors and sen-
iors from the
chapter will
assist her.
Mrs. Brown More than 50
delegates from Cincinnati, Co-
lumbus, Cleveland and Detroit
are expected to attend.
At Saturday luncheon, Rabbi
Sherwin T. Wine, of Temple
Beth El, will speak on "Youth's
Responsibilities in This Chang-
ing World." Other speakers will.
include Haya Saphir, of Israel,
Mrs. Leon H. Dembo, Central

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Beth Shalom Slates
Three May Events

COng. Beth Shalom, 14601
W. Lincoln, Oak Park, an-
nounces a week of activities
beginning May 1.
Collection Day for all old
newspapers and magazines will
be held Sunday, to raise funds
for the youth group's pledge
to the building of Spiritual
Bridges Fund of United Syna-
gogue Youth. A paper truck
will be stationed in the syna-
gogue parking lot. For those
unable to deliver the paper, a
pick up will be arranged. Call
Judy Siegel, _LI 3-3400, for col-
lection.
Election of officers and trus-
tees will be featured at the
annual meeting of the Beth
Shalom membership, at 8:30
p.m., Wednesday. Also on the
agenda are committee reports
and a report from the plan-
ning commission.
The men's club and sister-
hood of Beth Shalom announce
that seats are still available
for the Shelley Berman per-
formance Thursday evening at
the Cass Theater. All orchestra
seats are reserved. For further
information, call Marty Her-
man, LI 3-4148, or the Beth
Shalom office, LI 7-7970.,

States Regional president; Mrs.
Maurice Schiller, president of
SOC chapter; Mrs. D avid
Schachter, president of Detroit
chapter; and Elaine Senter, Jun-
ior Hadassah national president,
of New York.
Other conference highlights
will be a playlet based on the
life of Henrietta Szold, Hadas-
sah founder; round table discus-
sions of Junior Hadassah proj-
ects, and a dance in the hotel
penthouse, "Top of the Park."
Mrs. Harold L. Brown, of Cin-
cinnati, regional chairman of
Junior Hadassah for the central
states region, is program chair-
man. Marianne Katcher is presi-
dent of the SOC junior group,
and Phyllis Kaplansky of Cleve-
land, is co-ordinator for the cen-
tral states region.
Paula Ellis and Mrs. David
Karp are in charge of reserva-
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Four Detroit area residents
who attended the recent White
House Conference on Children
and Youth will give a personal
account of conference proceed-
ings at a program planned by
the Bnai Moshe Men's Club.
The program, to be presented
at 8:30 p.m., May 9, in the syna-
gogue social hall, will be moder-
ated by Norman Reinstein, a
member of the congregation,
who, as program director of the
Tuberculosis and Health
Society, was a delegate to the
conference.
Discussing their impressions
and the implications of the
gathering will be Harold Silver,
director of the Jewish Family
and Children's Service; Sam
Rabinovitz, executive director
of the Michigan Youth Commis-
sion. and Mary Ravitz, a senior
at Cody High School, who was
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Wives of Men's Club mem-
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Children's Stories
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bers and guests are invited to Oak-Woods Young , Israel
Two splendid books for young attend. Special guests will be
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The youngsters who have Tea to End Hadassah
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