THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Stardom Seen for Balfour Fete Pianist; Israel's Defense Backed A major event on the Met- ropolitan Detroit Jewish community's calendar — the annual Balfour Cele- bration of the Detroit Dis- trict of the Zionist Organ- ization of America — held Sunday evening at Ford Auditorium, served a dou- ble purpose: It provided a stage for a youthful Russian Jewish pianist whose skill is be- FOR YOUR 1982 CADILLAC SEE ME TIM AUDETTE Sales & Leasing at AUDETTE CADILLAC 7100 Orchard Lake Rd. at Northwestern, West Bloomfield (313) 851-7200 PERSONALIZED swat INIALUITEFJ) Your all-round insurance program is as easy as 1, Its alwaysdiffic ult dealing with many insurance comp- anies. many different Agents and paving many different premiums throughout the sear. I represent the farmers In- surance Group and can simplify all this for you by taking are of your insurance needs ranging from auto to life. from fire to truck. from business to boat. 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So prolonged was the acclaim for his perform- ance that he gave three brief encores. His program included the following: Scarlatti's Sonata in D Minor, L. 413, and Sonata in A Major, L. 345; Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Opus 31, No. 3 and 4; Chopin's two Etudes, Opus 10, Nos. 3 and 4; Waltz C Sharp Minor; Mazurka F Sharp Minor, Opus 59 No. 3, Nocturne in F Sharp Major and Prelude in B Minor. In a brief address to the large gathering — the few empty seats being of those who purchased seats but did not attend the event — Irv- ing Laker, ZOD president, outlined the aims of the Zionist Organization, the objectives of the Detroit dis- trict in pursuing the public relations activities. He declared that the aim of enlightening the Ameri- can people on the justice of Zionist positions will con- tinue. He declared that the opposition to the AWACS proposal was based on a definite American issue and that it is in the best inter- ests of the United States to avoid giving the extensive arms to the Saudis. He said the efforts in educational aims and de- fensive programs for Is- rael will continue and he invited support for these aims. Greeting the capacity audience were Dr. Lester Zeff, co-chairman of the Bal- four Celebration commit- tee, and Marion (Mrs. Sid- ney) Leib, who headed the women's committee. The audience gave a warm reception to the sec- ond concertizer, Marilyn Michaels. Remembered as the star in "Funny Girl," Miss Michaels appeared as the master impersonator. She gave an excellent ac- count of the stage per- sonalities of note who star- red in the theater in the last half-century. Her Yiddish rendition of "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen" indicated she had continued the tradition of her famous uncle, Moishe Oysher, in her knowledge and love for Yiddish. But an off color sex tale shattered the lady's popularity. Author Elie Wiesel to Speak at Lubavitch Schaver Event There was another star on the Balfour Concert pro- gram. Max Sosin, co- chairman of the concert committee with Dr. Zeff, may or may not have antici- pated trekking toward the podium. But when the guest artist, Sergei Edelman, failed to appear for some 25 minutes, after the par- ticipating Mack Pitt Or- chestra had already played the national anthems, sung by Cantor Harold Orbach, Max rose to fill in. "He is a godsend," is the way he was depicted for fil- ling the vacuum. He spoke, told jokes, led the audience in some singing. By 7:55 Sergei arrived — his delay providing stardom for entertainer Max Sosin who already has a role as a wel- come Yiddish kibitzer. MDA Included at ARC Facility The Southeast Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross dedicated its ex- panded facilities in Detroit earlier this month. Centerpiece of the new addition is a stained glass window depicting the Red Cross, the Red Crescent of Moslem countries and the Magen David Adom of Is- rael. The dedication cere- monies were attended by chapter board members N. Brewster Broder, Mrs. Lee Jaffe and Dr. Ned Chalet. Dr. Chalet's father-in-law, Myron Steinberg, also attended. Friday, October 30, 1951 35 rote Nov. 3 Norman GOLDMAN FOR MAYOR Elie Wiesel, world- For information, call OAK PARK renowned author, lecturer Lubavitch Foundation, Pd. by Comm. to Elect Goldman and philosopher, will be the 548-2666. guest speaker at the dedica- tion of the Morris L. PEOPLE WHO NEED PEOPLE Schaver Auditorium in the NEED Lubavitch Education Cen- ter noon Nov. 15. MEYER MIKE FELDMAN Southfield City Council Paid for by Feldman For Council Congregation Bnai David MEN'S CLUB Sponsoring A Pre-Thanksgiving ELIE WIESEL Born in Hungary, Wiesel was a child when he was taken from his home and sent first to the Auschwitz concentration camp and then to Buchenwald. After the Holocaust, he was taken to Paris where he lived and worked as a jour- nalist and writer. The craven's fear is but selfishness. FEATHER PARTY PRIZES GALORE — TURKEYS — FRUIT BASKETS SAT., NOV. 7, 8 p.m. Donation: sloo At The Bnai David Social Hall 24350 Southfield Rd., south of 10 Mile Light Up the New Year B"H Light Shabbos Candles Friday, October 30 5:10 p.m. For free candle lighting calendar Call Lubavitch Women's Organization 398-2953 Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Nosanchuk Congregation Shaarey Zedek presents --0/-----.. the ..;---N active stage 1981-1982 A Musical Series for Children In Celebration of the 120th Anniversary SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1981 3:00 P.M. GEMINI GEMINI r the performing name of folk musiciL s Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits. E rn in Hi ngary and having lived in I .rael. teir reper- toire includes trac itior .1 songs and fiddle tunes from America, as well as folk songs from Hung ry and Israel. The Gemini brcthe' a are a natural with children. By el :ourag- ing group participation, a.- appre- ciation of various cultural back- grounds and instruments and e .ray for music, they provide a pleat ar- able mixture of fun and discovery. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR Individual Tickets: Children $2.75, Adults $4.00 Series Tickets for 3 Musical Programs: Children $7.00, Adults $10.00 Refreshments will be served following all performances