BARRY'S LETS RENT IT - to 1060 ce; PARTY RENTALS OUR NEW LOCATION 4393 ORCHARD LAKE RD. N. OF LONE PINE IN CROSSWINDS (FORMER PINE LAKE MALL) 181 5. Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48011 I 855-0480 I SINGLE LIFE I SJM&F, 25-40. Looking to share experience of a lifetime? Promise friend- ship, fun and a personal awakening. Fall in love with Israel on Summer Singles Mission. Call Jewish Welfare Federation 965-3939, ext. 121. 642-1690 Great Gifts & Gourmet Foods in a Decorator Basket • All Occasions "Where You Come First" Kosins • FREE Uptown Southfield Rd. at 11 1/2 Mile • 559-3900 • U.P.S. Anywhere Big & Tall Southfield at 101/2 Mile • 569-6930 Local Delivery 569-7404 1 HARVEY HOLLANDER INTERIORS Space Planning and Interior Design inn Residential and Commercial (313) 626-0642 by appointment TABLEWARE PASSOVER FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ■ OP TOS P • - RTY A 27831 Southfield Lathrup Village 557-8152 Don't look how different he is from your son. But how alike he is. He's mentally retarded. But he has the same interests the same wants and needs that any boy does. There are 6 million mentally re- tarded citizens in America. 6 mil- lion sons and daughters who want to go to public schools, who want to work and want to live useful, happy lives. It's up to us to make sure they get those opportunities. So, please, help us. You'll be helping 6 million Americans who desperately need you. "IT'S ALL YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE" 28946 Orchard Lk. Rd. Farmington Hills 855-3636 Continued from preceding page more important, though, hav- ing said that, I suppose deep down I hope one day to meet a Jewish woman who feels as I do, and if I don't, then chances are I will form a rela- tionship with a non-Jewish woman." The non-profit-making Jewish Marriage Council in London doesn't necessarily see itself as the salvation for unattached people, but as its director says, there is a definite cry for help from people of all ages who are seeking friendship. They try to match couples, and their overall aim is to keep people within the boundaries of their faith, whether Orthodox or not. He says he would like to see more communally struc- tured programs, perhaps with weekend activities geared to the different groups. He sees a great need to develop preventive work by Jewish organizations to lure people away from assimilation. His experience shows that there are a lot of lonely people who need a warm and welcoming environment within the community. Professionals of both sexes in the higher income bracket, lawyers, doctors, accountants, find it something of a stigma to seek partners through anonymous organizations and though on the whole they would prefer to find partners themselves, and would like them to be Jewish, they are all too often tempted to out- side venues: bars, hotels, clubs, where the pickings are likely to be somewhat more diverse, and where they can socialize with people of other faiths and colors. With its legacy of Victori- anism, prudery and smug- ness, Britain, the Jewish establishment included, has tended to lag behind other countries in coping with the singles problem. lbday, how- ever, there is a greater awareness of the need to en- courage positive action and not to disparage, nor to jeer at, a large section of society striving for happiness and fulfillment. And while it may be fortuitous whether or not Mr. Right meets Ms. Right, there's much more likelihood of their doing so in a caring and compassionate society. ❑ UJA Singles Mission To Israel Begins July 31 DISPOSABLE FOR Greenwich Time Jewish Association for Retarded Citizens 11 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48016 (313) 551-1650 Close to 300 singles (age 25-40) are expected on the United Jewish Appeal's Na- tional Singles "Hatikvah" (the hope) Mission to Israel, July 31 to Aug 10. Chaired by Detroiter Dr. Owen Z. Perlman, the national mis- sion brings together Americans and Israelis in a variety of social and travel opportunities. Sponsored locally by the Jewish Welfare Federation, the Detroit group will be led by Susan Alterman and David Victor. A limited number of seats are available. Participants are urged to sign Service Tonight Singles of all ages are in- vited to a special guitar Shab- bat service at 8:30 p.m. today at Temple Israel. Rabbi Paul Yedwab will conduct the ser- vice. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Admission is free. Correction The cutline for the photos of Rev. David Blake and Walt MacDonald were transposed in last week's issue. The Jewish News regrets the error. up early. Interested singles are in- vited to an information meeting on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the LaMed Audit- orium of the United Hebrew Schools' Adolph Deutsch Ad- ministrative Building. On the mission, Detroiters will learn firsthand about Israel by meeting with the country's young leaders, ex- ploring Jewish history, greeting Ethiopian imigrants. The mission, for 1989 Allied Jewish Campaign contribu- tors of $500 or more, includes round-trip airfare, five-star hotels and most meals. Those who have been on a mission before may sign up for a pre- mission to Poland, July 27. For more information on missions, call Barbara Satin- sky at Federation, 965-3939. Dinner Club Outing Sunday Dim Sum will be the dinner feature as the Community Network for Jewish Singles (25-45) travels to the Jade Tiki restaurant, 3250 E. South Blvd., Bloomfield Hills, at 1 p.m. Sunday. There is a fee. For information and reservations, call the CNJS, 661-1000, ext. 347.