Friday, December 3, 1982 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 61 Shapiro Assures Rabbi Rosh Hashana Absence Won't Be Penalized Concern expressed by Rabbi M. Robert Syme of Temple Israel over the set- ting of the first day of Rosh Hashana as the first day of classes at the University of Michigan next fall brought an assurance from President Harold Shapiro that students will not be penalized for absenteeism on that day. Dr. Shapiro ex- pressed regret that the set- ting of the opening day was FREDDY SHEYER 2 pc. Orch. $ 35 Jewish, Hebrew Oldies, Rock, Disco 542-3359 FACIAL HAIR PERMANENTLY REMOVED Eyebrows, Neckline, Arms Recommended by Physicians FREE CONSULTATION SHIRLEY PERSIN DR. HAROLD SHAPIRO inevitable. In his concern over the date set, Rabbi Syme wrote: "Dear Doctor Shapiro: "Several members of my congregation have called me to express their surprise and disappointment that the first day of classes in 1983 at the University of Michigan is scheduled to begin on the first day of Rosh Hashana. Christmas day or on Eas- ter). "In this situation, how- ever, I must confess that I am at a loss for words. I can only hope that you did not consult the Jewish calendar when you gave permission for classes to begin on Sept. 8, 1983. "My appeal is made at this early date in the hope that the opening date of classes will be changed, so that no Jewish student should be confronted with a choice that no Christian student has to make. "May I hear from you at your earliest convenience." Dr. Shapiro replied: "Dear Rabbi Syme: "Thank you for your let- ter regarding the fact that the start of fall 1983 classes coincides with Rosh Hashana. I share your con- cern about the unfortunate timing of the 1983-1984 calendar; however, because that does not conflict in some way with the religious observances of university students. Education consid- erations require that the semester be of a certain minimum length: for this reason we are not always able to alter our schedule for religious holidays such as Good Friday. "I realize that special problems may be in- volved when a religious holiday coincides with the start of a term. Ac- cordingly, careful efforts will be made not to penalize students simply because they do not attend class on Sept. 8 and 9, 1983, for religious reasons. We are currently developing procedures for dealing with this situ- ation; students will be in- formed of the details be- fore the end of classes in April 1983. "You can be assured that the university will make every effort to accommodate students whose religious be- liefs make class attendance on a given day difficult for them. I appreciate your let- ting me know your views on the importance of this mat- ter." 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