Robert Alexander Jewelers Our featured diamond of the week The Americans' work in Israel ended with a farewell party in Beersheva, at which volunteers were presented with a pin marking their service. "It was important work because it relieved Israelis of reserve duty," Mrs. Leemon says. "It also showed Ameri- can support and let Israelis know we do more than give money and pay lip ser- vice." ❑ AJC Contributors Hear Yona Goldberg Yona Goldberg, national chairman of the Women's Division of the United Jewish Appeal, will address a lun- cheon on behalf of the Allied Jewish Campaign 11:30 a.m., Sept. 13 at the home of Mar- jorie Saulson. The gathering is for con- tributors of $5,000 or more to the 1992 Campaign and is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Women's Division Susan Citrin is chairman of the Ruby Section Steering Committee, and Julie Levy is associate chairman. Selma Schwartz chairs the Lion of Judah Section Steer- ing Committee, and Penny Blumenstein is the Women's Division campaign chairman. For luncheon information, call Sally Krugel, 965-3939. Yeshiva Ladies Hold Luncheon The Ladies of Yeshivah Beth Yehudah will host a lun- cheon meeting noon Aug. 27 at the Yeshivah building, 15751 W. Lincoln Rd., South- field. The luncheon will be spon- sored by Mrs. Helen Sandel in memory of her parents, Josef and Irene Rochel Deutsch A.H. Na'amat Hosts Howard Simon Yona Goldberg Ruby and Lion of Judah sections. Mrs. Goldberg was national division chairman for Opera- tion Exodus and a national vice chairman of the 1989 Passage to Freedom Cam- paign, both to help with the rescue of Soviet Jews. - Born and educated in South Africa, Mrs. Goldberg spent several years in Israel before settling in Washington, D.C., where she chairs the Com- munity Integration Commit- tee for Soviet Resettlement. The Lion of Judah pin will be introduced to the Detroit community at the gathering. 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant I Color SI1 Clarity GIA Certified* $3,240.00 60-pound packs on their backs, on their way to a 25- mile hike. "The high tide was coming in as we watched, and we had water up to our knees," Mrs. Leemon recalls. "But we couldn't move. We were mesmerized." American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan director, . Howard Simon, will speak at a public meeting sponsored by the Great Detroit Council of Na'amat/USA 1 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Crown Pointe Building. His topic will be "How Will A Conservative Court Affect Our Civil Liberties?" Refreshments will be serv- ed. There is no charge. B & P Group Holds Luncheon The Detroit Business and Professional Chapter of B'nai B'rith Women will have a paid-up membership lun- cheon noon Aug. 25 at Knob in the Woods clubhouse. Dues will be accepted at the door. There is a donation. 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