Film Relates Needs of Mentally Retarded; Jewish Residential Care Facility Urged "Shma, Yisrael, Adonai Elo- henu, Adonai Ehod . . ." Recited by a woman of 49 whose home since 1928 has been the Lapeer State Home and Training School and who has had two visitors in the past 15 years. the Shma takes on a new and eloquent meaning. Yetta is one of two principal figures in a new film viewed Wed. nesday evening by almost 500 per- sons at the Jewish Center. The preview was a kickoff for a cam- paign by the Parents' Association for Jewish Residential Care in its efforts to win support for a resi- 'dential facility for the retarded. The emotional impact of the titled "Barbara and Yetta," was felt at the conclusion of the =bowing, when Milton J. Miller, ormer president of the Jewis h center, conveyed his own profound -eaction and pledged his support or such a facility. Among the audience were par- ents with their children, Center -taff and a few community lead- ers who had been specially in- vited to see the film, which here- after will be available for use by organizations. (The movie also will be shown ;n two segments on "Highlights," `, eeinning 9:45 a.m. Sunday on Channel 2). Produced by Frederick Doner Mau -dien2, gitc . Maurice & Irene Batchko Spring. COQ S&P- 16155 W. 12 MILE RD. 1615S 2nd Floor Suite Bet. Greenfield 8. Southfield HOURS: 10 to 5 DAILY OPEN SUNDAY, MAY 3 12 to 4 358-5766 Sccwity Charge A R T Y You are cordially in- vited to take advan4 tage of the newest and most complete cater- ing, planning and con- sulting service avail- able. of the W. B. Doner Co., with Photography by Sidney' Siegel, "Barbara and Yetta" relates through two women the plight of the retarded in the Jewish com- munity. As the film begins, the camera follows an unseen "child" into a delicatessen where her written order is filled and, as a reward, she is given a lollipop. The child, the camera soon reveals, is Bar- bara Mitteldorf, 25, a mental re- tardate. From ' Barbara's secure, happy life in a Jewish environment— with loving parents, and social contacts at the Jewish Center— the viewer is taken to Lapeer, where Yetta Schneider lives out her days in an institution devoid of the experiences that make life meaningful for Barbara. Unlike Barbara, who despite her acquisition of certain other skills, can neither read or write, Yetta can do both. In addition, she dis- plays a remarkable memory. Per- haps the most touching segments of the color film are those in which Yetta is shown on the grounds of Lapeer, singing and reciting her favorite poems. Yetta and Barbara have been out of the mainstream of Jewish communal life. But they are Jew- ish, and both are much aware of that fact. Barbara's parents, and others like them, are looking ahead to the day when they are not around, when, should there be no other recourse, their children will become state wards. The campaign has begun in earnest to win a better life for Michigan's 2,000 Jewish mental re- tardates. Said Miller, "If we take care of our educational and social needs, as well as those of the elderly in our community, then we must take care of our mentally retarded." Calling for establish- ment of a residence, he called it a matter of "tzed.;:,e—justice." —C.D. 26—Friday, May 1, 1970 From LONDON, ENGLAND ZAN GILBERT and His ORCHESTRA "Distinctive Styling in Music to your Individual Taste" Call UN. 1-3065 YOUR SKIN NEEDS CARE NOW Indoor living and the winter weather can ruin a com- plexion. Keep your skin in a meticulously clean condi- tion with a relaxing deep cleansing facial once every three weeks. Complete cosmetic line available. 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The film, pro- duced in this community and writ- ten and directed by Fred Doner is a unique study of the quality of life for the mentally retarded. It will be shown in two parts with an introduction by Evelyn Orbach. THE LUBAVITCH JEWISH HOUR Time: 8 a.m. Sunday Station: WKNR Feature: "A Swift Ascent," a talk on the Sidra (weekly Torah reading) by Rabbi Yitschak M. Kagan and "The Days of Sefira" an explanation of the significance of the post-Passover period. * * * NEW BEES KNEES Kitchen, Bath, Bar Gift Shop Greenfield at 101/2 Mile (Lincoln Rd.) 398-8227 44,4*4, HIGHLIGHTS Time: 9:45 a.m. Thursday, for three consecutive weeks. Station: Channel 56 Feature: "The Challenge of To- day's Children," is the subject of a series of three programs featur- ing Dr. George Barahal, profes- sor of educational and clinical HEAR OUR VOICE psychology at Wayne State Univer- Time: 11:30 p.m. Sunday sity; Samuel Lerner, director of Station: WCAR Jewish Family and Children's Serv- Feature: "A Song of the ice; and Rabbi M. Robert Syme Heights," hosted by Cantor Harold of Temple Israel, the host, dis- Orbach of Temple Israel, presents cussing the effect upon children of major themes of the Sabbath and the quality of living in modern Holy Days sung by Cantor Nor- American society. man Summers of Temple Bnai Jeshurun of Short Hills, N.J. COMMUNITY CURRENTS Shelley Mar Barnett to Wed Mr. Seidman COLONY ACCENTS - LINCOLN CENTER - OAK PARK OA- Ay "How Can 16 '4 I Remember X11 Mama" You may think she has "every- thing." Time: 7 a.m. Sunday Station: WDEE She may even admit it! Feature: Rabbi Alexander M. 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MISS SHELLEY BARNETT Mrs. George Rubin, chairman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barnett cf and moderator of this program, Dante Ave., Oak Park, announce has brought Joseph Robinson, head the engagement of their daughter of Ccngress' commission on law and social action, to Detroit to be Shelley May to Joe Cary Seidman, principal speaker. son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Yost Disscussants who will examine of Sussex Ave., Oak Park, and the and respond to Robinson's argu- late Jacob Seidman of New York. ments include Fredgrick Benjamin, The bride-elect is a junior in attorney; law professor Harold the college of education at the Norris; Mrs. Aaron Shifman, presi- University of Michigan, and her dent of Suburban Chapter; and Al- fiance attends the University of bert Silber, attorney and past Michigan's medical school. Michigan Council president. A June 1971 wedding is planned. The public is invited. 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