Recording Secretary Ruth Yost
recalls joining the group as a
young mother. Members' chil-
dren would play together on the
floor while the group met. A ju-
nior league of NCRW formed
from those children.

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"We may not be the same as
we were, but we're raising more
money with even less women,"
she said.
Member Rose Weiner added,
"Our junior group has grown,
though." ❑

Miracle Mission 1995:
The Applications Flow

The end is near.

RUTH LITTMANN STAFF WRITER

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preferred men's clothier is on. But it won't last forever.
So to save 25-60% on the best suits, sportcoats
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Jane Sherman and Tzvi Gerstel are predicting another Miracle.

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early 1,000 people have
signed up for Michigan Mir-
acle Mission II since regis-
tration opened April 4.
The Federation-sponsored trek
to Israel, which last year filled
three El Al jets, will take place
May 7-17, 1995. (The Jewish
News will again serve as a co-
sponsor.) Though aspects of Mis-
sion '95 will mirror last year's
trip, planners hope to give par-
ticipants a new experience.
Travelers will not receive a full
itinerary until they get to Israel.
However, some general plans
have been revealed. On May 7,
planes will make a first-time-ever
flight directly from Detroit to an
air-force base in the southern re-
sort city of Eilat. There, passen-
gers will plant trees together and
take time to recreate in and
around the Red Sea.
More than 130 people who
went on the 1993 Mission already
have signed up for the next. Like
last year, nearly 50 percent of
those registered have never been
to Israel. Unlike the last Mission,
however, young adults comprise
a significant percentage of the
group. Nearly 200 have applied
to date.
The Federation has put a lim-
it on the number of 1995 Mis-
sionaires. In 1993, El Al jets lifted
off with a total of 1,284 Detroi-
ters. To lessen logistical compli-
cations, the 1995 Mission will
include a maximum of 850 peo-
ple.
Despite the fact that registra-
tion currently stands at 950, Fed-
eration leaders are encouraging

more people to put their names
on the waiting list. Cancellations
are likely, they say.
The Federation's Mission Com-
mittee, chaired by Lawrence
Jackier, met last Wednesday
morning with Tzvi Gerstel, mis-
sion director for the United Jew-
ish Appeal in Israel. Helping to
coach the committee and coordi-
nate planning with Israeli insti-
tutions, Mr. Gerstel said Detroit's
Jewish community is on the fore-
front of planning missions. Since
hearing about Detroit's highly
publicized excursion last year,
communities across the country
— Cleveland, Atlanta, Philadel-
phia and others are following
suit.
Nationwide, missions are gain-
ing popularity. During the 1994
calendar year, the UJA is facili-
tating 88 missions bringing 7,500
Americans to Israel. This is up
from 3,750 in the late 1980s.
"I think the turning point was
in 1989 with the Gulf War," Mr.
Gerstel said.
Ironically, mission participa-
tion jumped to nearly 7,000 after
the war. During 1995, Mr. Ger-
stel believes it will break the
10,000 mark. Detroit's commu-
nity will account for 8 percent of
the total, he estimates.
Planners assure prospective
travelers that, despite political
unrest, Israel is a safe place to
travel. The cost of the trip is
$2,495. It is not subsidized by
Federation.
For information, call 6424260,
Ext. 140. ❑

But please remember to drive safely and always wear your seat belt

AMERICAN-ISRAEL
Chamber of Commerce of Michigan

Cordially invites you to attend its

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION
OF OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

on

5:30 P.M.

Tuesday, June 28, 1994

THE SKYLINE CLUB

2000 Town Center ■ 28th Floor ■ Southfield
Followed by cocktail reception.

GUEST SPEAKER:

HOWARD I. BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT

ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA-ISRAEL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Mr. Bernstein is also the immediate past president of the American-
Israel Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Metropolitan Chicago as
well as a principal in the investment banking firm of J.H. Chapman
Group, Ltd.

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C)

SCOTT A. EISENBERG

Outgoing President

MICHAEL H. TRAISON

Incoming President

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Cost: $15.00 Payable to: American-Israel Chamber of Commerce

For further information call the Chamber office (810) 661-1948.

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