THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS /60/0 IMMO' bruce m. weiss DEBORAH'S INVITATIONS Jewelers 26325 Twelve Mile Rd. LUMP AMIE 13 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE nated the search, phoning warehouses, greenhouses' and growers in Canada and the Detroit area Gil remained steadfast and optimistic throughout the ordeal. He repeatedly told Eisenberg, "I will do what- ever I can with whatever I have." Using the flowers as they came in, he tried to be as productive as possible. By mid-afternoon, when the missing crates were found, most of the flowers had already been replaced. The unfortunate incident had its positive side. Eisen- berg says it brought many of the designers closer together. "People from all over the world were helping us, were supporting us. They , offered us flowers and greens." By Wednesday, all was forgotten in the heat and creativity of the competition. The unfortunate incident had its positive side. People from all over the world offered their materials and support. "There were florists from all over the world," Eisenberg recalls. "Over 3,000 came to watch the contest events. There were flowers everywhere. It was a joy to behold such beauty." While Gil did not win the Interflora World Cup, he came away with interna- tional attention and respect. Eisenberg explains, "We drew a lot of attention. Every designer came to see us. The "That's My Country" event, in which Yossi created a floral design with an Is- raeli spirit, was very unique. Everyone commented on it. I could not even translate all the comments and questions fast enough." For Yossi Gil, Israeli floral designer, it was an auspici- ous moment, a first interna- tional competition full of surprise, beauty, joy and acclaim. ❑ Friday, September 6, 1985 81 Debbi* Goldfles Wsluerman NOW LOCATED IN TOWER-14 BLDG. (Delta Dental) J.L. Hudson Dr. at Northwestern Southfield - SUITE 140 Please can 5694792 ,B oifitnie' E s 29229 Northwestern Hwy. 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EMPIRE KOSHER FOODS has just announced a new pro- gram where non-profit groups and organizations can use Em- pire products for fund raising. Organizations, such as those associated with synagogues, schools, community centers, can raise funds by selling the Em- pire Gift Packs. For information, Saturday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. write Empire Kosher Foods, P.O. Box 165, Mifflintown, PA 17059. MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY re- ceived a check for $8,096.86 from Denis P. Dickstein, president, Ralph Manuel Realtors; Robert M. Katzman, president, Abbey Homes; and the Interior Design Society as a result of their three-week De- signerhome tour fund raiser. . Be in Style for this Fall Season. Complaisant/the Stadium HUNTERS SQUARE 851-6566 ORCHARD. LAKE & 14 MILE LOCAL NEWS MAURICE A. BETMAN, a representative of Northwestern National Life Insurance Co., has qualified for membership in the 1985 Million Dollar Round Ta- ble. It is his 22nd year of qual- ification. ALAN S. TILCHEN has been named "Man of the Year" for life insurance sales by Northern Life Insurance Co. One sure Wag To net s i Did you know that your area newspa- per. reaches more people than any other advertising medium? Because of that fact, it's the best " vehicle to get your message across... Resun • and get results! Call us right now! JEAN CLAIRE SALON, 369 E. Maple, Birmingham, has new owners, Frank and Cathy Filips. The salon offers Sunday ap- pointments and complimentary valet parking. For an appoint- ment; call the salon, 540-3444. KRAFT KITCHENS are offer- ing a free 16-page booklet of Jewish holiday recipes. For a copy, write Jewish Holiday Re- cipes, P.O. Box 805, South Hol- land, Ill., 60473. WEIGHT WATCHERS . will begin a weekly class at the Jimmy Prentis Morris Branch of the Jewish Communiti Center at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in room 15. For information, call Weight Watchers, 557-5454. TEL-12 MALL will host the Edie Mittenthal, Allied Jewish Campaign worker training chairman, gets some advice from Bud Levin, United Jewish Appeal national vice chairman and Campaign policy committee board member. Levin was keynote speaker at the Kadima '86 Campaign 'leadership seminar. The tvish News 354-6060