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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1987
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Communal Commitment Nets Benefits
Jonathan Brateman helps Israel and meets
new people through involvement at his
synagogue and local organizations
HEIDI PRESS
News Editor
onathan Brateman
doesn't have to be com-
mitted, he already is —
to Israel, his synagogue and
Jewish life in general.
Brateman, 30, a real estate
leasing agent for Farbman,
Stein and Co., expresses his
commitment through active
participation in the New
Leadership Division of State of
Israel Bonds, in the American-
Israel Chamber of Commerce
and in his synagogue, Young
Israel of Southfield.
The soft-spoken, articulate
Brateman views his participa-
tion in these bodies as a con-
tribution to the Jewish com-
munity. Through these
organizations, he can meet new
people, plus spread his en-
thusiasm for the causes these
bodies hold dear. For example,
he is involved with Bonds to
help provide for Israel's in-
frastructure, while, with the
American-Israel Chamber, he
can help Israel build an
"economically viable state?'
"My focus with Israel is being
able to help accomplish that
goal . . . What I try to bring to
these organizations is that kind
of insight, enthusiasm and
prioritization of goals?'
He says his involvement with
Israel — he visited the Jewish
State five times — and in
Jewish life in general comes
from his family background.
"My family is committed to
Israel and a Jewish way of life.
They instilled that in my
brother and myself?'
Among his personal goals is
marriage. "I'm definitely look-
ing for that special person I can
share my life with and build a
life together," he admits, but is
quick to say that he's not at all
unhappy being single.
"I'm happy: it's not like I'm
in a depressed state . . . The ac-
tivities I'm involved with — I'm
meeting terrific people all the
time, in my synagogue, in the
organizations I'm associated
with?' Brateman compliments
the Detroit Jewish community
on what he calls the "tremen-
dous numbers" of educational
opportunities, such as classes at
the Midrasha in which he par-
ticipates. He admits that being
single affords him the oppor-
tunity to take advantage of
these classes, but he'd like to
have someone with whom to
share them.
A quiet, low-key individual,
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Jonathan Brateman: Taking a soft approach.
Brateman doesn't actively go
out looking to meet women. He
takes a softer approach, asking
friends and acquaintances to
introduce him. When his
schedule allows, he'll go to
dances or other singles ac-
tivities, but would rather meet
people via introduction. "For
me, that seems to be a very
good approach!'
A native of Ft. Wayne, Ind.,
Brateman earned his
undergraduate degree at In-
diana University and a
master's degree in business at
the University of Michigan. In
his spare time, he enjoys soft-
ball, visiting Ann Arbor, wat-
ching classic movies such as Dr.
Zhivago and Casablanca and
taking walks and working in
the yard of his spacious,
Southfield ranch-style home.
"I'd say I'm an outdoorsy per-
son. I enjoy working in my
yard?' Brateman jokes about
singles who are homeowners
and those who are not: Single
non-home owners pray for sun
for their tans, while single
home owners pray for rain to
water their lawns.
The affable Brateman says he
has a pretty good sense of
humor, but he'd rather tell
stories than jokes. He says his
job and communal experiences
always provide him with
material.
Brateman advises singles to
get involved in the community.
He says that young people are
needed to support the organiza-
tions, and that Detroiters are
lucky to have so many from
which to choose. In the end, the
experience will be fruitful. "By
giving of yourself, you'll receive
a lot of benefits in terms of
meeting other people?'
Toronto Trip
Deadline Nears
Thursday is the last day for
paid reservations to be ac-
cepted for the Jewish Singles
Toronto Trip slated for July
17-18.
Two trains will leave from
Windsor, one at 9:30 a.m. and
another at 6:10 p.m., and
everyone will depart Toronto
at 3:30 p.m. July 19.
Three activities are
scheduled with Toronto
Jewish singles: a Shabbat ser-
vice and Oneg Shabbat, a
cocktail party-dance and a
Sunday brunch. Time will be
alloted for sightseeing and
shopping.
Accommodations at the
Westin Hotel are based on
double occupancy. Cost of the
trip is $190. Checks should be
made payable to the Jewish
Community Center and mail-
ed to JCC-Singles, 6600 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield
48322.