surprised to find such a gallery in Baden. "To find mezzuzot and other Judaica objects is not easy in Switzerland," says Mr. Bollag, who opened Gallery M in November of '87. "People are very surprised when they come in. They don't expect to find all this in a small Swiss town." Just up the hill from Gallery M is the synagogue of Baden. Located on Park- strasse, it's a dignified stone building with a distinctive dome and arched stained glass windows. This is headquarters for Baden's small but active Jewish community, led by Dr. Josef Bollag, president of the community. The synagogue was built in 1913, although the communi- ty was organized back in 1859. The original ten members joined together and con- tributed money to start a con- gregation. Among those ten were members of Swiss- Jewish families that later became prominent in the United States, including Guggenheim and Wyler. Dr. Bollag himself is from a long- standing Swiss Jewish fami- ly. His father and grandfather were both born in Baden, and his ancestors were among the first Jews living in Switzerland; for Baden is in an area of considerable historic significance for Swiss Jews. Just ten minutes from town are two quiet villages, En- dingen and Lengnau, where the first Jews ever permitted to reside in Switzerland once lived. They built town synagogues and a cemetery and started an active Jewish life in these villages, so the area is often known as the cradle of Swiss Judaism. The synagogues are still standing in each village and are being renovated as na- tional historic landmarks. The modern Jews of Baden take pride in this Jewish history and often sponsor special events in the two villages. Dr. Bollag heads a small — but highly active — communi- ty. Though it numbers not quite 40 families, its members attend weekly Shabbat services, hold Hebrew classes for their youngsters, and often sponsor lectures on Judaism. "We're trying to strengthen the Jewish community here," says Dr. Bollag, who gives a commentary every week after Shabbat services "Not only because of the tradition and history, but also because so many visitors are Jewish." QUESTION: How can we travel through South America and know that we will enjoy Shabbat services and the pleasure of meeting a whole new group of Jewish friends? ANSWER: Just travel through South America on a hosted VARIG Brazilian Airlines' Jewish Heritage Tour. There are synagogues, Jewish clubs and organizations all the way from glorious Bahia in the north of Brazil to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires thousands of miles to the south. Feel that special kinship with the sizable Jewish population of South America. You'll be introduced to Brazilians and Argentineans who enjoy the very same religious celebrations and wonderful traditions shared by Jews every- where. You'll meet Jews who settled in Manaus, a city carved out of the Amazon Jungle in 1699. You'll visit with Jewish ranchers in the south of Brazil and talk to Jews living in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America," and learn about their Jewish past and present. You'll travel through this vast and magnificent continent, secure in the knowledge that come Friday-night, you and your new friends will experience the ancient sounds and rituals of Shabbat services...Just like home. Call your travel agent today or send in for VARIG's colorful "Jewish Travellers Guide to South America" and our Jewish Heritage Tour Brochure. Remember—This Year In ...SOUTH AMERICA! Tell us more about your exciting Jewish Heritage Tours to South America. VARIG BRAZILIAN AIRLINES P O.BOX 10109 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 The World Class Airline of Brazil. Since 1927. . Sheldon Weintrob, M.A., L.L.P LEARNING DISABILITIES CLINIC Licensed Psychologist Announces The Opening Of His Private Practice Specializing In • Substance Abuse Counseling • Family Counseling • Marital Counseling • Adolescent Counseling • Individual Adult Counseling 645.1651 625.4401 Birmingham Clarkston • Private Tutoring • Evaluation • Therapy LYNNE MASTER, M.Ed Director 545-6677 433-3323 25201 Coolidge, Oak Park • 4036 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 61