DOCTRINE page 5 "If YOU Dona Subscribe... You Don't Know." the Lutheran church has coura- geously decided to face up to this," he said. "What do we say to survivors of the Holocaust? That's difficult. But as a pastor, I have learned that people will go through almost anything if they can grow from it. "We as Christians have to say that to survivors. If we don't learn from our mistakes, then we are saying that what they have gone through is of no val- ue. Their suffering, which will never be justified, might at least be about a situation where their grandchildren and great-grand- children might not have to suf- fer." The Rev. Lyons said that for some Lutherans it might be dif- ficult to reject the anti-Semitic doctrine because for them, what Martin Luther said was practi- cally canon. They were raised Senior Men Hear Horton Southfield Senior Men's Club will hold their sports day meet- ing 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Senior Adult Center of Southfield. The speaker will be Willie Horton, former outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. There is no charge. Refreshments will be served. Want to know about happenings in your community, your neighborhood? About local Jewish events and issues that impact you and your children? Want to know who's getting married? Or promoted. How about where to dine, shop? The latest sales. The money-saving coupons. And so much more. There's only one place you can get all this and more. All for as little as 63ยข a week! The Detroit Jewish News. Where else? Senior Events At JPM THE JEWISH NEWS '37.00 Money-Saving 12 Month Subscription (out of State, add $12.00) Send in the coupon, or if you'd like, call Stephani Miller at 354-6620. Please send payment and coupon to: TheJewLsh News, 27676 Franklin Rd Southfield MI 48034 Maple-Drake Senior Events Name Address City 10 Phone Senior Power Day is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Jimmy Pren- tis Morris Jewish Community Center. Transportation will be provided by the SMART bus. A taste of Adult Services classes will be offered 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at the JPM. There is no charge. A tour of the new JPM build- ing is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 22. At- tendees have a chance to win a one month general member- ship. There is no charge. Senior Swing will take place 1 p.m. Oct. 28. Ron Walker and the Melody Dispatch will play dance music from the 20s-50s; Jack Leve will teach ballroom steps. Refreshments will be served; there is a charge. State Zip 10/15/93 The Maple-Drake Jewish Com- munity Center at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 will feature Karen Kessler, a representative of the Visiting Nurse Assoc., Inc. She will speak on home care, nursing, rehabilitative and support ser- on it, and whether or not it ap- plies in the 20th century, it's the doctrine of their leader. This doesn't make them necessari- ly anti-Semitic, according to the Rev. Lyons. What was written 450 years ago was tragically blown out of proportion just 50 years ago. It's difficult to reject what's been passed down, what's been taught. It's admirable and courageous that the Lutheran Church now speaks out. Hopefully the change will be felt by all of us. It's difficult to forget what was said while two children played together. No one can question the impact of religious doctrine and of a fam- ily's intense belief system. If our religious leaders can publicly take a stand of mutual respect and dialogue, then maybe two kids playing in a box can also. vices enabling patients to re- main in their homes. Nov. 18-22 will mark a New Orleans celebration. Call Adult Services, 661-1000, for infor- mation. Movie buffs will discuss a current movie 1 p.m. Oct. 26. Call Doris Ruby, 661-1000, for the title of the film to be dis- cussed. JCC Singles Plan Hoedown The Jewish Community Center Singles will host an evening of country western line dancing and a western buffet 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Maple-Drake building. For information and reser- vations, call the singles office, 661-1000, by Oct. 19. There is a charge. Legal Rights Are Discussed The Jewish Community Center will host a discussion on "Your Legal Rights" 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 facilitated by Rick Unger, a partner in the law firm of Rod- nick, Unger and Kaner, P.C. Mr. Unger will answer ques- tions on tenant rights, and job rights. Call the JCC, 661-1000, to register. The event is free. At the time of the Civil War, most Jews sided with the abolitionists. When Rabbi Morris Raphall preached a sermon early in 1861, at- tempting to justify slavery on biblical grounds, he was bitterly assailed in Jewish circles.