Adat Shalom Synagogue presents the dynamic sounds of scholar, remarried and the family moved to Jerusalem where Ralph was schooled in a yeshivah. The family moved to Philadelphia, then Detroit, and owned a confectionary store in Hamtramck. Ralph blew the shofar on the High Holidays for a local congrega- tion. "When I took the job at B'nai Moshe," he says, "I didn't ask for a contract and I still don't have one. I figured if I didn't like it, or they didn't like me, I'd leave." Forty years later he still has no plans to leave. He will go with the congregation — "God willing" — when it moves to West Bloomfield in the next few years. "They want me to move with them," he says. Ralph is expecting strong family support at his May 21 party, including daughters Sandra and Caren, their husbands and his four gandchildren. "But everybody's invited," Ralph is quick to say. "Just like at the seder — 'Let all who are hungry come and eat.' And we won't have many speeches, just a good time!' 0 ing youth groups. The Louis A. Horowitz Memorial Youth Awards will be presented dur- ing the evening. There is a charge. Reserva- tions, which are required, may be made by calling Young Israel of Oak Woods; 398-1177; Young Israel of Greenfield, 967-3655; or Young Israel of Southfield, 358-0154. Beth Achim Weekend Event The adult education and special events committee of Congregation Beth Achim will hold a weekend scholar program featuring Rabbi Simon Noveck May 12-14. Thursday, May 18 7:30 p.m. Adat Shalom invites the community to attend its annual JACK ROSENBLOOM MEMORIAL CONCERT Tickets may be picked up at the Synagogue office after May 14. Limit four per family. The Synagogue extends its appreciation to the Rosenbloom family for sponsoring this annual event. 29901 Middlebelt Road • Farmington Hills • 851-5100 SZ Shows 'The Policeman' The Israeli comedy "The Policeman" will be the feature film for the final night of congregation Shaarey Zedek's film festival, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The short spoof "Gefilte Fish" also will be shown. "The Policeman" stars Shai Ophir and won the Golden Globe Award for best foreign film. The film, which ad- dresses the relationship of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews, is in Hebrew with English subtitles. The public is invited at no charge. Young Israel Plans Dinner Young Israel of Oak-Woods will hold services and a din- ner Wednesday to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. The event is sponsored by the Young Israel Council of Metropolitan Detroit, the Mizrachi Organization of Detroit, B'nei Akiva, Na- tional Conference of Synagogue Youth and Yeshivat Akiva. The program includes Min- chah services at 6:15 p.m., followed by a deli buffet and a presentation by the sponsor- Rabbi Simon Noveck The theme of the weekend will be "The Future of Judaism in the United States!' Following services at 7 p.m. May 12, Dr. Noveck will speak on "Is Jewish Culture Possible in the Diaspora?" A family-style dinner will be served. During services May 13, he will give the sermon on "What is the Future of the Jewish Religion in America?" A luncheon will follow, with babysitting services provided. There is a charge for the dinner and the luncheon. Prepaid reservations are re- quired. For information, call Congregation Beth Achim, 352-8670. Temple Beth El Cordially Invites the Community To Be Our Guest To Meet and Hear Our New Cantor Gail P. Hirschenfang Cantor Performs In Concert Temple Beth El will host a gathering 8 p.m. Tuesday to introduce the temple's new cantor, Gail Hirschenfang. Cantor Hirschenfang will present "A Treasury of Jewish Music." The public is invited at no charge. Com- plimentary babysitting will be available. Presenting 'A Treasury of Jewish Music" Tuesday, May 9th, 8:00 p.m. DeRoy Sanctuary Free Babysitting Reception Following Temple Beth El, Telegraph at 14 Mile, rmingham .1.1.1C C■ M\ " " . N. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 45