THE DIAMOND COLLECTION! FEATURING THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL GOWNS! Aim Nor SIDE BY SIDE page 109 The Spring /Summer '94 collection is one of the finest ever created by this prestigious designer house. imously to go ahead with the building project." After engaging an archi- tect, Genesis went to the drawing board. While the maintenance and operating expense of the new building will be divided evenly, the temple will be paying slight- ly more of the estimated $3,050,000 cost since their membership is larger. (The temple now has a member- ship of about 350 families, while the church has an esti- mated 200.) The projected date of completion is Sep- tember 1994. "We are adding a brand new sanctuary, expanding from 11 classrooms to 16, re- modeling office space, going from a 70-seat social hall to a 200-seat social hall with a full kitchen, adding a formal sis- terhood gift shop, a chapel for the temple, a separate dedi- cated worship space, a bride's room and an adult lounge," Mr. Cotzin said. Although the majority of church and temple congre- gants voted to move forward with the project, there were a few members who would have preferred to put their dollars elsewhere. "I think it is an edifice built by people with an edifice com- plex," says Roger Palay, who January 27, 28, 29 & 30 A $3 million Three Designers Ron LoVece, Robert Legere and Randy Fenoli will assist with your selection. addition for the Ann Arbor "Genesis." By appointment only. EXCLUSIVES For the Bride 708 N. Woodward • Birmingham, Michigan • (810) 647-4999 D E TRO IT J EWIS H NE WS 'ea w 1-- 110 Wises s and liar "innovative musical entertainment" MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO BRING JOY INTO SOMEONE'S DAY WITH FLOWERS. Full Service Florist Providing only thefieshest flowers, silks and delivery service for all occasions. Call 553-7699 or visit us at 33238 W. Twelve Mile, Farmington Hills 39050 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia • Contests • Weddings 0BarlBat Mitzvahs • Pro Dancers and More Any Occasion ! Periimalized laraoke audio/video tapes available! RICK 626-6817 ARTHUR 661.4021 Breast self-examination LEARN. Call us. i' AMERICAN re SOCI CANE C is a past officer of the temple board and men's club. "We have two days a year when the temple is full, and I think it's a waste of money. It's be- ing built so people can have a fancier place, but that's not why I joined originally. While I like the idea of Genesis, and that's one of the reasons that we did join, I would rather have the money go into the religious education program, adult education, or more sup- port for the rabbinical ser- vices, such as a full-time cantor." But Rabbi Levy stresses that no matter what you do, you are bound to have oppo- sition. "When you get any large amount of people to- gether you are going to find some dissatisfaction," he con- ceded. "Even if a few people wanted a totally Jewish space and preferred not to build with St. Clare's, it is really just a few people. The major- ity thought it was the right thing to do, and I think the temple will prosper in the realms of services celebra- tions, education and pro- gramming because of our addition." According to the Reverend Evett, the new addition is a culmination of the dram of the Genesis agreement. "I think the new building for- malizes the correctness of our original decision and guar- antees we will live together for generations to come," he said. Bette Cotzin, temple mem- bership vice president, said, "It is a mutual respect of each other's religion that has al- lowed the congregations to co- exist and continue with the relationship. Our joint ven- tures are not an attempt to proselytize or mix religions, and that's one of the things that makes this work. What we are doing is teaching our children how to respect oth- ers and live an ecumenical life." Local News Text Study Session Planned On Feb. 7, the Midrasha Cen- ter for Adult Jewish Learning and the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies of Wayne State University will offer a seminar-style Jewish text study session with Professor Marc S. Bernstein of the department of Near East Studies, University of Michigan. The program will be held at the Midrasha, located in the Agency for Jewish Edu- cation building at 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield. Professor Bernstein's topic will be "The Revolution/Evolu- tion of Modern Hebrew Liter- ature." Because the program is underwritten by the Cohn-Had- dow Center, there is no tuition charge, but there is a materials fee for reading materials that will be sent to students in advance. Pre-registration is required. For information, call Midrasha, 354-1050. Shapiro Post Plans Dinner The Charles Shapiro Post of the Jewish War Veterans will hold its annual paid-up membership dinner 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Jewish War Veterans Memor- ial Home. All paid-up members are eligible to attend; dues will be accepted at the door. For information and reser- vations, call Sandy Pliskow, 399-1546; or Harry Rose, 354- 2452.