Bob McKeo wn Sixteen-year-old Marc Edelstein takes a shot at shot-putting. Jenny Weine of Birmingham runs the 220. Nichole Rudolph of Southfield fields a hit. Coach Merle Epstein, second from left, gives a pep talk. youngsters. It also derives a sense of pride and being part of a Jewish event," said an enthusiastic Robin- son. "The sports aspect of this event reaches its proper perspective during the week-long actiyities. Adults re- ceive as much out of these games as the youngsters do. "The youngsters go to compete and to win medals, but there is more to it than the competition. It's a fam- ily sporting event." Plans are under way for the North American "Fourth" games scheduled for Chicago in 1988. All Jewish youngsters in the Detroit area have a chance to try out and compete on one of the 12 teams sponsored by Detroit Maccabi. Detroit received praise from all over the world after it hosted the games in 1984. The games continue to grow this year in Toronto. "That's what the games are all about," said Robinson. "It's a tremendous net- work involving Jewish people." Continued on page 74 49