THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 20 May 7, 1976 CottthaffOnvitectgottoct the .. . 47TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET OF THE I-D -1111 11'1111 7D1 HYMAN SAFRAN Chairman Counci3O ot Okthoctoy (Pabbiq g JUtekka3 COUNCIL OF ORTHODOX RABBIS ORGANIZED Meeting of Rabbis held on Third day of Parsha Shmos, 5690 (January 21, 1930) at Congregation Emanuel, Woodrow Wilson and Taylor Roads, Detroit, Michigan. Present were Rabbis Ashinsky, Osishkin, Eisenman, Thumim, Strauss, Fischer, Za- ger, Horowitz, Fein, and Stollman. Decisions made: 1) Organize to strengthen quality of Jewish life and observance in the community. 2) Creation of Federation of Synagogues to form VAAD Ho'Eer. :3) Decision that participating Rabbis will not issue individual certification of Kash- rut — all certifications will come from a central committee of the VAAD. In 1938, Rabbi Leizer Levin arrived in Detroit and began to play an active role in the Council which eventually led to his becoming the President and "Av Bes Din of the Council". The expanded activity of the Vaad Harabonim necessitated its moving from a one desk operation on Linwood to the eventual purchase of its own headquarters. At the helm of its operations came Rabbi Chaskel Grubner who had been with the Council since 1950 as Executive Director. Through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Roten- berg and the Karbal, Safran and Fischer families, the first building was acquired Seven Mile Road in 1963. Within ten years, the population shift necessitated a change to the present office located at 17071 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. The Council of Orthodox Rabbis, enjoys the supoort of all segments of our commu- nity. Its membership reflects a unity of European and American trained Orthodox Rabbis, all working for the same goals originally set forty-five years ago. The ex- panded services of the VAAD now include: KASHRUTH: The Vaad Haraboriim renders reliable and uniform Kash- ruth supervision over all establishments that cater to the needs of the Jewish population, such as Kosher meat markets, slaughterhouses,-caterers and bak- cries. Precise i and scientific information on Kosher products is readily avail- 7 able. Advi ce and help on Kashuring of homes is available through our office. The c is the local symbol of Kashruth certification. HONORING RABBI LEIZER LEVIN For his devotion as spiritual leader of close to 40 years in our community. As President and Av Beth Din of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater De- troit, he is the titular head of the Orthodox community and he has served this role with great distinction. , HETI' DIN: .In the tradition of our people, the Vaad offers to any individual or group an opportunity to settle differences before a Rabbinical Court (Beth Din) rather than resorting to litigation . in a civil court. Inquiries regarding Jewish law, and ritual, arc expertly answered. The tictii Din also spends much time in establishing the personal status of many individuals - who are in Israel and abroad. CONVERSION AND ADOPTION: All cases handled in accordance with HALAHA to obviate the very serious and often tragic consequences that arise from this status. FA IIA COI NSEL!NG: A Rabbi is always available to counsel on marital prob- lems, family relations and personal adjustments. CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM: To ameliorate -the complex probleins of the aged in our community, the VAAD HARABONIM designed Rabbi Joshua Sperka as its Chaplain who regularly visits and provides religious services to our Nursing, Convalescent Homes and Hospitals. LIBRARY: A Rabbinic reference library has been established, and is available to the entire Jewish Community. At DITORI•M: The auditorium is available for Torah study and cultural meetings, lectures and sheurim. The study of the "DAF YOMI" takes place daily. Wednesday, May 79th, 1976 Cong. Dovid Ben Nuchim 14800 Lincoln Road, Oak Park, Michigan Guest Speaker Rabbi Mordechai Gifter, Dean Telshe Yeshiva College—Cleveland, Ohio Cocktails and Hors D'ouvres 6:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. Pt BLICATIONS: Bulletins and brochures bringing vital information to the com- munity are being published from time to time. Your understanding and support are vital in enabling us to continue our program of activities and service in the community. AA D !IA Y ES I t I VOTH: The VAAD HAROBONIM, provides credentials to author- ized representatives collecting on behalf of Yeshivos and charitable institutions here and abroad. We greet the Council of Orthodox Rabbis an l support the vital work on behalf of an °ma n ized cmn ?nullity dedicated to the furtherance of tradition in our midst, and extend a welcome to the honored guest, Rabbi Isaac Stollman of Jerusaelm, Israel. a Cong. Bais Chabad of Farmington Rabbi Y.M. Kagan Cong. Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield Erwin Hollander, President Cong. Beth Abraham Hine! Irwin Kiar, President Cong. Beth Tefilo Emanuel Tikvah Morris Dorn, President Cong. Bnai David Irving Belinsky, President Cong. Bnai Israel—Beth Yehudah Meyer Levin, President Cong. Bnai Jacob Joseph Borenstein, President Cong. Dovid Ben Nuchim Rott, President Cong. Etz Chayim of Toledo Joe Feldstein, President Cong. Mishkan Israel, Nusach Hari, Lubavitcher Center Isadore Starr, President Young Israel of Greenfield Seymour Rabinowitz, President Young Israel of Oak Woods Phillip Stollman, President Young Israel of Southfield Abraham Selesny, President Cong. Khal Chreidim Meyer Weingarden, President Cong. Shaarey Shomayim Meyer Terebelo, President Cong. Shuarey Shomayim of Windsor Kiva Dodick, President Cong. Shaarey Zedek of Windsor Aaron Prostak, President Cong. Shomrey Emunah.. Arthur Tenenbaum, President Agudath Israel Joseph Borenstein, President Akiva Hebrew Day School Dr. Martin Guyer, President Mikvah Israel Organization Shlomo Sperka, President Rabbi Meier Lieberson, Chairman Mizrachi Organization Rabbi James I. Gordon, President Zvi Tomkiewicz, Executive Director Yeshivoth Beth Yehudah Norman Kahn, Administrator