Attention! He hopes the funds can be raised so that he can have a priest / or a nun and a rabbi on the in- stitute staff. John Schamante has the same hopes. Treasurer of the institute and active in the institute's af- fairs, Mr. Schamante is doing > much to change the organiza- tion's image of being predomi- nantly Jewish-sponsored. Mr. Schamante, a Protestant, says many Christians don't be- lieve there is a communication problem between Christians and Jews. But the institute brings those problems and prejudices to the surface, he says. \, Discussions of the role of Jesus as both a Christian and a Jew, lv says, "satisfy your own beliefs but allow you to see that there are other beliefs." Mr. Schamante is especially proud of the institute's Am- bassadors of Good Will program. Students from five Detroit area high schools are participating, meeting with the Rev. Lyons and N, then serving as peer advisers to / break down prejudices. The pro- gram has involved 50 students and is entering its third year. Mr. Lobenthal of ADL sees the institute maturing as it involves "a range of faith groups and par- ticipation increases." He also sees the organization's programs diversifying and be- coming self-sufficient. While • Jewish support remains strong, ' its percentage of the total has de- clined as gentile support in- creases. "And that's a positive , sign," he says. , Mr. Loberithal joins Mr. Schamante in seeking to broad- en the work of the institute. He says the effort cannot remain the work of the Rev. Lyons alone. The reverend agrees, but is \- 7. ) willing to keep fighting with 1 whatever miracle he has at hand. "The fear about this for Jews is that the Christians are going \, to convert the Jews. In fact, there ' are more conversion classes in synagogues than there are in churches. "Conversion is the aim of a small portion of Christianity, but the vast majority is ready for a N, ) dialogue we've never had ' before." ❑ Religion should be the rule • of life, not a casual incident / in it. Benjamin Disraeli New Faces Know a teen who is doing something interesting? Send a brief written description of what he or she has done, plus his or her after-school telephone number, to Alan Hitsky, The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Rd., South- field 48034. For some children, visions of growing up may be simply that. Visions. Children with cystic fibrosis want to grow up. They have dreams of the future just like every other child. More than half of them will live into their twenties. but that's when life should he beginning not ending. You see, cystic fibrosis is an hereditary disease that attacks a child's lungs and makes it very hard to breathe. Eventually, it's fatal. And there is no cure. So jar. But there is hope. Recent discoveries in genetic research can lead to stopping cystic fibrosis once and forever. The Cystic Fibrosis Founda- tion supports this research. But we need your help. The money you give today will he used immediately to continue the research. And it will go a long way in helping find the cure. Your gift of S15, S25, or even more will give a child more than just a vision of hope. Give the Mare... call 1-800-343-4300, ext. 321 today. VISA/Master Card accepted. Yes, I accept the challenge. Here is my tax-deductible contribution of S S100 0, S50 525 0 • Home Owners • Builders • Designers • Architects • Decorators Add Beauty & Dimension ... SAVE 30% * on Mirrored Bi-Fold Closet Doors By Our Mirror Design & Installation Specialists For Your Free Estimate or Consultation Call Our Custom Experts at: 810353- 5770 Name Address City State REID GLASS And Visit Our Southfield Showroom at: A Clear Reflection Of Quality 22223 Telegraph Road Since 1964 Zip Phone a Mail to: Cystic Fbrosis Cystic Fibrosis - Foundation Foundation P.O. Box 96305 Washington, D.C. 20090 T (South of 9 Mile Road) *for a limited time! ( DESIGNS IN DECORATOR LAMINATES, LTD. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE...ONLY LOOK LIKE IT! FEATURING • • • • • • Wall Units Bedrooms Dining Rooms Credenzas Tables Offices Chancellor James C. Renick and Professor Sidney Bolkosky will introduce the SPECIALTIES • • • • • Formica Woods Stones Glass Lucite UM-Dearborn Holocaust Oral Archive LOIS HARON 851-6989 Allied Member ASID ARNOLD Automotive Group Ltd. Thursday, July 28, 1994 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Matyligian Library Keynote Speaker: Ralph Appelbaum Award-Winning Designer of the Exhibits at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D. C. Gradot Ave. at 12 Mile Road, Roavnlie, Michigan lust 25 minutes from the itinotingfuonaloomfield area off of I-696" Reservations required. Please cull 313/593-5130 jiff infirmation.