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THE DETROIT MACCABI CLUB

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

invite

ALL YOUTHS BETWEEN THE AGES OF
12 has of 8/1/89) thru 16

Shemini
Shabbat
Hachodesh:
Leviticus 9:1-11:47;
Exodus 12:1-20,
Ezekiel 45:16-46:18

all too common in our socie-
ty. We see these attitudes at
work with regard to our
elders who are frail and in
poor health, and even more
clearly with seniors in good
physical and mental health
who wish to remain active
and productive.
The emphasis on youth and
the denigration of age have
even had serious negative ef-
fects on many of the middle-
aged. While legal steps have
been taken to protect people
from arbitrary treatment
because of age, age
discrimination is still very
much with us. This form of
discrimination expresses
itself in the actions of firms
that pressure devoted
employees to take early
retirement to shortchange
them financially. We forget
that if we live long enough,
we also will become elderly.
On a number of occasions, I
have met young corporate ex-
ecutives who ardently defend
the concept of mandatory
retirement, being convinced
that by getting rid of the old-
timers the corporation would
make it possible for them to
rise to the top more quickly.
To regard our elders as
disposable is the major step
toward barbarism. Let us
hope we will gradually

reverse this trend and regain
a sense of respect for the old
which is one of the chief signs
of a civilized and humane
society.
A third possible answer to
the puzzle presented in the
lbrah portion of this week is
that of Rabbi Eliezer, who
said, "The sons of Aaron died
only because they decided a
law in the presence of Moses
their teacher."
They were guilty of
disrespect toward their
teacher. While the student of
lbrah was not only allowed to
ask questions, but even en-
couraged to do so, it was to be
done with respect. The stu-
dent was free to question the
teacher's ideas and premises,
but not to disregard him.
By deciding a law in Moses'
presence Nadiv and Avihu
sought to push him aside and
cause people to lose respect
for Moses' leadership. They
were guilty of one of the most
serious transgressions includ-
ed in the confession of sins on
the Day of Atonement, the sin
of despising parents and
teachers.
Even though we, as in-
dividuals, may be free of this
shortcoming, the fact that
some of our fellow Jews are
guilty of it should cause us
concern. A widespread at-
titude of scorn toward our
teachers can only help shat-
ter those bonds that have
kept our people together for
more than 30 centuries. Just
as we should strive to en-
courage respect for our elders,
so should we also strive to in-
still repsect for our teachers.
lb the degree that we can suc-
ceed in these efforts, we will
become a more civilized socie-
ty. 0

SYNAGOGUES I

B'nai David
Family Luncheon

Congregation B'nai David
will hold its monthly Family
Shabbat Luncheon following
services • April 8 at the
synagogue.
Rabbi Morton Yolkut of
B'nai David will conduct a
discussion on the lbrah por-
tion and Cantor Stuart Fried-
man will lead the traditional
Sabbath Zemirot. A catered
luncheon will be served at no
charge, but non-members are
asked to make reservations
by Tuesday.
For reservations, call the
synagogue, 557-8210.

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE

Girls' Basketball
Boys' Basketball
Softball
Swimming
Track & Field
Tennis

Sunday, April 9 & 16 6:30 PM Maple JCC Gym
Sunday, April 9 & 16 5:00 PM Maple JCC Gym
Sunday, April 9 & 23
2:00 PM W. Bloomfield H.S.
Monday, April 10
7:30 PM JCC-Meeting
Tuesday, April 11
7:30 PM JCC-Meeting
Sunday, April 16 & 23 7:00 PM Centaur

Racquetball
Soccer

Sunday April 9 & 23
Sunday April 2 & 9

(Centaur Racquet Club - Drake Road between Maple & Walnut Lake)

1:00 PM Maple JCC
3:00 PM Maple JCC Gym

(Soccer try-outs will be held separately for different age groups)

Individual sports will be competed separately by age groups
for boys and girls.

Everyone interested is encouraged to try-out for more than one sport
to increase their chances of making the team.

For further information, call
Alan Horowitz at 661-5240 or 737-0639.

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WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO LONDON

Congregation B'nai David is proud to open to the community the
1st of its 1989 raffles.
Grand Prize is a trip for two to LONDON, ENGLAND.
First Prize is a trip for two to TORONTO, ONTARIO to see the
highly acclaimed production of " THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA."
Second Prize is a trip for two to NIAGRA FALLS, CANADA for a
weekend at THE SHAW FESTIVAL.
Tickets are $10.00 each, with a book of six being available for
$50.00. For information, and to obtain tickets for this ultimate raf-
fle, contact the Synagogue office at 557-8210. The drawing date
is June 11, 1989 at the Synagogue. Winners do not have to be pre-
sent to claim their prize.

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our fellow Jews who suffer
from drug or alcohol addic-
tion, or both. Serious efforts
are being made to come to
grips with this problem, and
to do so from a Jewish
perspective.
Another possible answer to
the riddle of Nadav and Avihu
is suggested by the Talmud.
We are told, "Once when
Moses and Aaron walked, and
were followed by Nadav and
Avihu, who were followed by
all Israel, Nadav said to
Avihu: When will the two old
men die, and you and I will be
the leaders of Israel?" This
passage gives us a strong in-
dication that their lack of
respect for Moses and Aaron,
combined with excessive am-
bition, led to the end of Nadav
and Avihu.
Lack of respect and con-
sideration for the elderly is

TO TRY-OUT FOR INDIVIDUAL TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PITTSBURGH REGIONAL GAMES
AUGUST 20-24, 1989

Trip for two to London, England — 7 Days.
Includes Airfare, Hotel and Transfers.

Weekend Trip for Two to Toronto, Ontario,
including theatre tickets for performances of
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Weekend Trip for Two to The Shaw Festival-
Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Additional Prizes will include Local Hotel Packages:
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