THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Yeshiva University Dinner Sponsors Are Told of Progress by Professor Alvin Schiff Yeshiva University, by producing in addition to rabbis, Jewish educators, synagogue administrators and social workers, fills the most important need a Jewish university can per- form for American Jewry, Dr. Alvin Schiff, professor in the school of social studies and humanities at Yeshiva University, told local leaders who gathered Monday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Man- dell Berman, prior to the annual dinner of Detroit Friends of Yeshiva Univer- DR. ALVIN SCHIFF sity to be held at Cong. Shaarey Zedek WedneSday _Jewish endeavor." - evening. In his address to the De- Berman, as chairman of troit leaders, Dr. Schiff said: the dinner committee, ex- "The path to building a pressed gratitude to his new generation of com- associates for the support in mitted Jewiih leaders sponsoring the dinner lies in combining the sec- which will honor Sadie and ular and professional Irwin Cohn "for their many training today's youth services in all fields of demand with intensive Jewish education. "The facts indicate that those Jews who receive their education from in- stitutions supported by and responsive to the Jewish community, express their gratitude through involve- ment in preserving Jewish life as we know it." of other alumni who volun- teer their time in smaller Jewish communities as far away as Australia and have helped revitilize Jewish life as well as rekindle the spark of Jewish commit- ment among thousands of estranged teens. * * * He pointed to a recent study of alumni conducted by the Office of Alumni Af- fairs of the university. Of graduates who- received a total of 18,800 degrees over the last 53 years from Yeshiva University, 14,000 are presently serving the Jewish community as pro- fessional employees or lay leaders. In addition; 1,500 are pre- sently living in Israel, where they head many of that country's most impor- tant service agencies. He also detailed the work Alumni Group Seeks Members Sinai Guild Donates $80,000 from Sales in Gift Shop for Research at Hospital A check for $80,000 was presented to Sinai Hospital of Detroit'S Executive Vice President Irving A. Shapiro by Sinai's Gift Shop Man- ager Mrs. Philip Krawitz at the Sinai Guild volunteers' annual luncheon-meeting and fashion show. Proceeds from the gift shop, which now total $744,000 over its 26-year history, are earmarked for research at the hospital. -- Shapiro said that it was these annual contributionS that enable Sinai Hospital to sponsor such events as the International Medical Laser Symposium, held at Detroit's Renaissance Cen- ter, which attracted 400 physicians and scientists from all over the world. projects. Her assignments Before a crowd of will include program de- nearly 400 guild mem- velopment, long-range bers and guests, guild President Mrs. Ray - planning and other special Shapero gave a of projects. Prior to assuming her speech in honor of Dr. Ju- lien Priver, who was position at Sinai, Mrs. Per- Sinai's first Executive sin was the assistant direc- tor of the Greater Detroit Vice President, assuming Area Hospital. Council, a this position at the hospi- position she held since 1974. tal's inception more than She completed her adminis- 26 years ago. trative residency at the In recognition of Dr. Metropolitan Hospital and Priver's continual support Health Centers in Detroit. of the guild, Mrs. Shapero She co-authored several presented him with an professional publications. engraved silver belt buckle as a token of appreciation from the guild. Meanwhile, the hospital announced the appointment of Marcia N. Persin as assis- tant administrator - special * * * The Michigan Alumni of Yeshiva University and alumnae of Stern College for women are seeking members for its existing alumni association. Persons interested in joining should call Dr. Arnold Singerman, 559-5783. -- * ** Yeshiva U. Cites Sephardi Leader NEW YORK — Dr. Nes- sim D. Gaon, president of the World.Sephardi Federa- tion, called for an -end to a "syndrome of pride and Prejudice against Sephardi Jews" which is a "cause of serious concern in the House of Israel," at Yeshiva University's annual , Sephardi studies dinner. Dr. • Gaon accepted Yeshiva University's Dis- tinguished Service Award from its president, Dr. Norman Lamm. The Yeshiva University Sephardic Heritage Dinner celebrated - the 15th an- niversary of the university's Sephardic studies program, which is directed by Dr. Sol- omon Gaon and Rabbi Her- bert Dobrinsky. Wins 'Law Degree Laurence R. Imerman was graduated from the University of Detroit Law School recently. Friday, June 8, 1979 21 •■•••■•■•••■•■ .lie, IBM Typewriters Selectric, etc. $400 • Add 'n Type 342-7800 862-130 THE FINEST AND LARGEST POOL BUILDER IN THE MIDWEST Almost a quarter of a century of supplying discriminating buyers has earned an unequaled reputation for Miami Pools. 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Institutions • Board Member, Oak Park ComMunity Services • Trustee, Oakland County Library Association • Past President, Oak Park High School PTSA • -Treasurer, Oak Park Sister-City Program Vote Monday June 11 - Paid for by Marilyn Mazell for Re-Election / Committee, 13250 Irvine, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, HILLEL DAY SCHOOL 32200 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, Mich. 48018 Phone 851-2394 Headmaster, Rabbi Robert Abramson Administrator, June Weinberg A limited number of openings still remain • for September for Kindergarten and 1st grade. Irving A. Shapiro, executive vice president of Sinai Hosptial of Detroit, accepts a check for $80,000 from Mrs. Philip Krawitz, Sinai's gift shop manager, to be used for hospital research. Oak Park Radio Station Marathon Aids Heart Fund Radio station WOPR Oak Park High School and the American Heart Asso- ciation will benefit -from proceeds gained during the station's Mafathon '79 slated to begin 7 p.m. today. The marathon will conclude 6 p.m. June 19. Guest celebrities from the area will participate. Representatives from the heart association will be on hand to answer phone-in questions on heart disease. To make a tax deductible pledge, call the station, 548-WOPR. We invite parents of students enteripg Kindergar- ten and 1st grade to visit our school, meet our teachers and headmaster, and learn about our exciting program. Please call for an appointment. Bus transportation is available. Hillel — where Judaic and General Education walk hand-in-hand into the future. No child will be denied an education at Hillel because of parents inability to pay the full charges. Tuition allowances will continue to be granted on individual needs. Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit admits Jewish students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin. Its admission and scholarship prograMs are non discriminatory.