Your child describes the Anti-Semitic incident at School and chokingly says, "I didn't know what to do." How Can You Best Help Yourself and Your Family Cope? ■ L,, -; Anti-Defamation [eague ® rix..uorAN PRESENT S CONFRONTING ANTI-SEMITISM A FAMILY AWARENESS PROJECT Co-Chairs Sheri Schiff Ruth Beitner Hilary Isakow Committee Jill Berlin Roz Blanck Cheryl Bloom Shelley Boschan Sue Ann Canvasser Wendy Talan Edelson Lisa Ellias Beth Erman Earle Erman Barry Goodman Robert J. Gordon Tammy Gorosh Beth Aviv Greenbaum Janet Gubkin Karen Gunsberg Betsy Heuer Nancy Hodari Debby Frank Lesser David Linden Fran Gross Linden (in formation) Deena Lockman Judy Silberg Loebl Lorraine Lotzoff Sue Luria Carol Maisels Arleen Miller Ella Modell Richard Nodel Diane Orley Harriet Orley Leonard Sahn Robin Sandler Judi Schram Lori Simon Linda Sircus Linda Soberman Harvey Solway Nancy Solway Barbara Tronstein Wendy Wagenheim Wednesday, October 26, 1994 JEC — Maple/Drake Campus-Shiffman Hall Dessert Reception — 7:00 p.m. Program — 7:30 p.m. sharp! Program will conclude promptly at 9:30 p.m. $25 per couple / $15 per individual Price includes a set of video scenarios with support materials for personal use. While personal incidents of anti-Semitism may not make the news, they are often upsetting to children and adults alike. The information and skills taught during this workshop are designed for families and individuals who may encounter anti-Jewish feelings. For reservations, send your name and a check to Anti-Defamation League 4000 Town Center, Suite 420, Southfield, MI 48075 THE DE TRO WIS H NEWS For information call (810) 355-3730 114 The Michigan Regional Advisory Board is happy to be able to provide this vital program for our community. Providing the Best Prices and Service in Oakland County! Because Of Your United Way Contribution, A Lot More People Can Read This. DAVID BIBER 541-4133 • (810) 656-9500 Crestview Cadillac United Waii Parenting Center Classes Begin The Work of our Hands is a class in time for Chanukah. Learn to crochet and create original kip- pot for family and friends. Mate- rials will be available at class. Join Philicia Brin Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Applebaum Jew- ish Parenting Center, 4200 Wal- nut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. The class starts Oct. 10. Behind the Veil-A Closer Look At the Book of Esther offers new insights, perspectives and ques- tions. A working knowledge of Hebrew is not required. Join Ruth Bergman Mondays, 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Applebaum Jewish Parenting Center. The class starts Oct. 10. Torah Study and Facts is a class teaching new meaning and relevance in each weekly Torah portion. Commentary, interpre- tation and discussion will give in- sights into the Torah. Bring a dairy lunch; a beverage will be provided. This class will be led by Rabbi Irwin Groner, Rabbi William Gershon and Rabbi Leonardo Bitran Mondays, noon -1 p.m. at the Parenting Center. The class starts Oct. 10. First Grade Hebrew Coach is a new offering for parents with first graders at Hillel Day School and Shaarey Zedek Religious School. Learn to help coach your child. A special beginners Hebrew reading class will meet at 6:45 p.m. There will be two sessions offered simultaneously. One sec- tion will follow the Hillel cur- riculum; the other will follow the Shaarey Zedek Religious School curriculum. The class begins Oct. 13, 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Parenting Center. The Parenting Center will of- fer parent-child workshop lead by Carol Rock. Discover the joys of appreciating and creating art in this class for Mom or Dad and your 3-5-year-old child. Painting, collage and clay will be introduced. Wear appropriate clothes and bring smocks for you and your child on Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 at the Parenting Cen- ter. Pre-Natal Exercise which fol- lows the guidelines of the Amer- ican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The class starts Oct. 14 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Parenting Center. Step-Parenting: Making the Whole Thing Work explores top- ics to help understand this unique kind of family. Join Joanne Aronoff Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Parenting Cen- ter. The class starts Oct. 12. Evenings at the Kitchen Table meets Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 and 8 at the Parenting Center. Sharing Jewish Life with Your Children and Grandchildren ex- plores new ways to share tradi- tions. Join Susan Barr Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Parenting Center. The class starts Oct. 12. Parenting-The First 100 Days starts Oct. 18 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Parenting Center. There is a fee for the classes. Call Shelley Steinberg, 681-5353, to reserve a place. Candidates Address Forum Governor John Engler and gu- bernatorial candidate Howard Wolpe will speak at the next Fed- eration Forum at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 in the Southfield Radisson Plaza. Sponsored by the Jewish Fed- eration of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Community Council, the Federation Forum will providfe an opportunity for both candidates to discuss issues of public education, financing and reform, casino gambling, the state's business climate and tax policy for both individuals and businesses. Governor John Engler, the Re- publican candidate, is seeking a second consecutive term. Demo- \-\ crat Howard Wolpe is the chal- lenger. Lunch will be served, and there is a charge. For details, call Fern Hobermen Kepes, (810) 642- 4260. Machon Plans Annual Retreat Machon L'Torah will hold its an- nual retreat Oct. 14 - 16, at the Ramada Inn of Windsor. The re- treat, titled "A Weekend for the Jewish Mind," will feature a two- track program designed for par- ticipants with varied interests and backgrounds. This year's scholars in residence will include Rabbi Mordechai Becher, senior lecturer at the Tannenbaum Col- lege/Ohr Somayech of Jerusalem, Israel and currently Ohr So- mayech of Thornhill, Ontario. The rabbi served as a chaplain in the Israel Defense Force. He au- thored and developed various works in contemporary Jewish law and Judaica software. Rabbi Ezriel Tauber of Monsey, New York is the founder of numerous educational institutions. For information, call the Ma- chon office, (810) 967-0888.