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shelving their lives, "putting ev-
erything on the back burner until
the right roommate, lover spouse
fits us into the couple society."
Let us not confuse issues.
Communal attitudes are one
thing. Attitudes toward self and
how we perceive our personal
lives are another, though each has
an impact on the other. As indi-
viduals we have more control over
our own lives than over com-
munal attitudes. If we put our
lives on a shelf, it is our choice, not
society's.
Many singles have gone to
school, started businesses, pur-
chased and furnished homes
while establishing satisfying life
styles, reflecting positive values
and inner personal strengths.
They are not crippled by fantasies
of waiting to be rescued, even if
they believe a shared life would be
better.
It takes time for communal atti-
tudes to catch up with social
change. Traditionally we value
the committed Jewish two-parent
family where marriage never
ends. We envision each family as
part of a supportiVe community
network entrusted with the re-
sponsibility of passing on our
cherished heritage.
When statistics of divorce and
mixed marriage indicate that the
ideal is not always real, the com-
munity know how to respond and
is presented with the challenge of
accepting and adapting to what is
happening. We all recognize that
without the capacity to adapt,
Judaism would not be alive today.
Although in greater number
now, singles have always been
with us. As Ms. Pastor points out,
a shortage of men exists. Con-
sequently many widowed, di-
vorced and as-yet unmarried
women will never find a mate.
To wait for a man to "justify our
existence" is a waste of life. This
attitude is not only self destruct-
ive but alien to basic Judaic be-
liefs. Each unique individual is
valued as a whole person, not less
valuable when un-coupled. Also,
life is viewed as too precious to put
on hold.
Singles like all other people
need a supportive network to help
cope with the emotional and eco-
nomic realities of daily life. This is
particularly true for single par-
ents lacking adequate resources
to raise children alone.
There are many communal in-
stitutions capable of supplying
such support. When they accept
the fact that the number of Jewish
singles and single households is
growing, perhaps singles will
then find a place in the
mainstream of Jewish communal
life. Hopefully, this will occur be-
fore those who feel alienated
make choices away from the circle
of Jewish life. What is the alter-
native when the very survival of
Judaism is at stake?
Sylvia Druckman
Leora Druckman
LOCAL NEWS
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Actor, folksinger Bikel
due at Campaign opening
Volunteers for the 1985 Allied
Jewish Campaign are hard at
work in anticipation of a Cam-
paign opening celebration featur-
ing renowned actor and
entertainer Theodore Bikel.
The community is invited to
"Be There" — joining with Bikel
on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. at Adat
Shalom Synagogue for an evening
of Jewish songs, lore and legends.
There will be a dessert reception
folowing the concert.
A veteran stage and screen per-
sonality, Bikel is recognized for
his artistry on Broadway, in Lon-
don and on television. He received
special acclaim for his portrayal of
Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof."
Bikel has appeared in concert
all over the United States and
promised to return to Detroit after
a performance celebrating the
success of the 1983 Allied Jewish
Campaign.
Bikel's appearance will kick off
a "Super Week" of activities to
launch community-wide solicita-
tion in support of the Campaign's
beneficiaries here at home, in Is-
rael and abroad.
Prior to the opening, the Cam-
paign Women's Division will
begin its annual Phonogift appeal
Theodore B ikel
Jan. 20, and continue on Jan. 21,
22 and 27. A total of 300 volun-
teers will take turns at the phones
to reach more than 5,000 women
in the metropolitan area.
Also
taking
place
is
Federation-Campaign Sabbath,
Jan. 25-26, a cooperative effort
between the Jewish Welfare Fed-
eration and area temples and
synagogues.
Caping the week's activities on
Jan. 27 will be the biggest ,, S uper
Sunday to date as 400 local volun-