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synagogue, if and when the
Vyortkins are ready, said
Ellen Labes.
"We try to match children-
to-children families, or by pro-
fessions," said Karen Keidan
Myerson, committee chair-
man in charge of matching.
"But they (the American
families) have to be people-
oriented. They have to be
`people-people,' not doing this
as a lark." She said a total of
100 families — about 350
newcomers — are expected in
Detroit by next June.
"The American families
have to be committed. There's
always a honeymoon at first.
But when the federal funds
run out and the newcomers
still don't have jobs, which
can be the case — when the
realities of life set in, that's
when the American families
are really going to be need-
ed," Myerson said.
"At first, they (the Soviets)
are in a childlike state. Then,
when the realities start set-
ting in, they become quiet,
withdrawn. Family contact
encourages them to practice
English."
Myerson said some Soviet
families who've been in
Detroit a while are helping,
too.
"I think it's a great idea,"
said Gershon Weiner of Far-
Tor the first time,
it's a wonderful
beginning for them
and us.
mington Hills, whose wife
Jeannie is a former Soviet
Jewry Committee chairman.
The Weiners have adopted
Avram and Fira Ekelchik,
their daughter Marina Lu-
pyan and grandson Grigory,
all formerly of Minsk. "We all
tried to get these folks out of
Russia, now how do you make
them welcome?" ❑
Einstein B'nai B'rith
To Honor Max Sosin
B'nai B'rith Albert Ein-
stein Lodge and Chapter will
hold its annual dinner dance
on behalf of State of Israel
Bonds Aug. 27 at Congrega-
tion Beth Abraham Hillel
Moses.
Lodge president Jack Miller
and Chapter president Sally
Biederman said the event will
honor Max Sosin. Dinner
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He serves on the Detroit
Israel Bonds Executive Board
as synagogue activities chair-
man, and he is a life member
of Congregation B"nai David,
where he has held every
available office and is a
member of the choir. Other
organization affiliations are
the Jewish National Fund,
Men's ORT, Jewish Com-
munity Council, Jewish
Home for Aged, Chabad
Lubavitch, Red Magen David
for Israel and Sinai Hospital.
For dinner reservations, call
Jack Miller, 557-7684; Lola
Pines, 352-5035; or the Israel
Bond office, 352-6555.
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chairman is Henry Dorfman.
Sosin, a semi-retired
businessman, is a raconteur
who has contributed
thousands of hours entertain-
ing on behalf of worthy
causes. Sosin has served as
master of ceremonies for the
annual Balfour Celebration of
the Metro Detroit District
Zionist Organization of
America. Twice a year he
entertains for retarded
citizens, a project sponsored
by the League of Jewish
Women. Every summer he is
invited to entertain senior
citizens at Camp Maas.
Oakland Family Services
fall volunteer orientation
and training is scheduled
for 6 p.m. Wednesdays,
Sept. 27-Nov. 15.
Volunteer opportunities are
available throughout the
county. For information, call
Oakland Family Services,
858-7766.
Swim-A-Thon
Fights Diabetes
CMI Health and Tennis
Club in Southfield will host
the first Detroit-area Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation Swim-A-
Thon 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
More than 200 swimmers
are expected to participate in
the all-day event which will
raise money to fund diabetes
research.