"HINNAY MA TOV..." C7Cit the Birmingham Temple School of Jewish Culture, students study modern Hebrew, Jewish history, holidays, philosophy and ethical values. Together they share Bar and Bat Mitzvas, Confirmation and graduation. religious activities. They have an active Jewish sorority and fraternity life. Student Perspective: Mamie Greenberg, 18, West Bloomfield, "There are a lot of Jews at the school. I rushed a sorority and that's how I met a lot of Jewish people. There are also certain bars the Jewish crowd hangs out at." UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY - Berkeley, Calif General population: 30,000 Jewish population: 5,000 Kosher food: Hillel offers Shabbat and holiday meals and a full Passover meal plan Religious Services: Friday evening, Shabbat and holiday services; Reform services are held several times a month; an Orthodox minyan is offered when needed Contact: Hillel (510) 845-7793 or (915) 765-6076 Comments: The Jewish community is as diverse as the regular population. Jewish groups include an Israeli Action Committee, a progressive Zionist group and Jews for Justice. There is an outreach to gay, lesbian and bisexual Jewish students. Hillel has a new center, which has become a hub for activities. Student Perspective: Jordan Kahn, 20, New York, "Jewish life is pretty close to nonexistent here. The lack of religion stems from the fact that religion tends to be looked down upon." Stephanie Fried, Eric Levin-Moskowitz, Michael Jerris, Rachel Perez, and Adam Chalom agree that the excitement of making Jewish friends is an important part of YOUTH GROUP participation. Join us at the Birmingham Temple! • Weekly dinner meetings • Jewish community outreach • Shabbat services • Parties, dances, friendship • National youth conferences A wonderful way to grow up! Attend an evening with Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, & Sept. 9 You are invited to our OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug. 30 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Temple School registration Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-I2:30 p.m. Children's High Holiday services — Open to the public Rosh Hashana — Sept. 28, 2:30 p.m. Yom Kippur — Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m. Non-member Temple School rates available : i ) z t 9 i BACK TO SCHOOL • BACK TO SCHOOL • BACK TO SCHOOL Continued on Page 51 . WE SHIP OUT•OF STATE AND TO STATE, AND U OF M AND PURDUE AND OHIO STATE AND INDIANA AND ILLINOIS. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA- LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, Calif General population: 32,000 Jewish population: 6,000 Kosher food: Available at one of the university's coffee shops Religious Services: Shabbat and holiday services at Hillel and a second night seder Contact: Hillel Foundation (310) 208-3081 Comments: UCLA has a very active Jewish campus life for Reform through Orthodox. They have a Jewish newspaper, a Jewish arts festival, and outreach to all Jewish students at the school. Student Perspective: Michael Churgel, 20, Fountain Valley, Calif., "Judaism is a big part of my life and I am always involved in Jewish programs. I took a Hebrew class .and met a lot of Jewish students and a large percent of my fraternity is Jewish. It is really easy to meet Jewish students because Jewish organizations are well publicized." 86 1 l!Vest TwelveMiile Rd • Faa rmin6ton He ills. MI 45334 477-1410 WHEREVER YOUR STUDENT IS BOUND WE'LL SHIP TEXTBOOKS, STEREOS, FURNITURE, GOLF CLUBS AND JUST ABOUT ANYTHING... QUICK AND SAFE!! 001S wag c os M The shipper who does the pada* tool! • y • a A M • J Berkley "TODAY'S FASHIONS FOR MEN & WOMEN" In the Orchard Mall 855-4585 BACK TO SCHOOL • BACK TO SCHOOL • BACK TO SCHOOL 2717 Woodward Ave. N. of Catalpa (11 1/2 Mi. Rd.) 542-2500 Birmingham 2523 W. Maple (At Cranbrook) 433-3070 Grosse Pte. Wds. 20083 Mack Ave. Farmington 32328 Grand River (E. of Power) 474-9730 886-1888 W. Bloomfield 6453 Farmington Rd. (At Maple Rd.) 855-5822 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 49