Soviet Jewry Embraces Secular Humanistic Judaism dia; Ahuva Yanai, lieutenant- colonel in the IDF. Their Ameri- can counterparts are members of the cosponsoring organization. There is no charge for the pro- gram. Music Study Club Hosts DSO Flutist Delegations of Secular Humanistic Jews from North America, Israel, Europe, South America, & Australia were warmly welcomed to Moscow by the Jews of Eurasia for the fifth biennial conference of the INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULAR HUMANISTIC JEWS "Secular Humanistic Judaism is the optimal way to live," said Semyon Avgustevich, founder of the 2,000 member Eurasian Association for Humanistic Judaism The "great majority" of Jews in the former Soviet Union, who are "coming out of hiding" after years of fear and repression under the toppled Communist regime, are not religious but want to revive their connection with world Jewry, The Music Study Club of Metro- politan Detroit will present Jef- frey Zook, flutist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, at its Oct. 18 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Birmingham Temple. There is a 12:15 p.m. social hour, the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Mr. Zook will be joined by pianist Michele Cooker and cellist Suzanne Mead. The trio will play a trio and several duos that will include a variety of music of the classical and romantic period. Jeffrey Zook studied at the In- terlochen Arts Academy and uni- versity of Michigan. In 1988 he was awarded the coveted Recital- ist's Diploma from London's Roy- al Academy of Music. Mr. Zook made his debut with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 1982. In 1992, 10 years after his debut, he became a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He is also a prize winner in the National Concerto Competition, the Na- tional Flute Association Young Artist Competition, and Nation- al Endowment for the Arts Recog- nition and Talent Search. Suzanne Mead and Michele Cooker are notable chamber mu- sic recitalists. Ms. Cooker, a Uni- versity of Michigan alumna, is a faculty member of the Institute of Music and Dance in Detroit and has recorded with members of the Detroit Symphony Or- chestra. She collaborates regu- larly with Jeffrey Zook, violinists Camilla Wicks and Andres Car- denes, and cellist Jeffrey Solow. Cellist Suzanne Mead received her master's in music from SUNY at Stonybrook where she studied with Bernard Greenhouse, a founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio. Currently Ms. Mead is a faculty member at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit and a member of the Clarisse Pi- ano Trio. The meeting is free to Music Study Club members. ❑ said Arkady Hydekely, president of the Ukrainian Association for Humanistic Judaism Working together, the delegates adopted a resolution answering the question What does it mean to be Jewish? "There is no single way to be Jewish," the preamble states, "Jewish identity is a developing historical phenomenon. Jews in many places throughout history have developed varied ways to affirm and express their identity. Secular Humanistic Judaism recognizes this pluralism .. as an essential feature of Jewish life." The resolution continues: Secular Humanistic Jews actively explore ways to make Jewishness a meaningful part of their daily existence and to strengthen their solidarity with Jews everywhere [including]: • Studying Jewish history, literature, and culture . . • Celebrating Jewish holidays and life cycle ceremonies . • Learning and using one or more Jewish languages . • Following ethical standards that rest on such humanistic values as personal autonomy, dignity, justice, and resistance to tyranny, exploitation, and oppression. • Participating in the work of the wider Jewish community and defending the human rights of all people everywhere. for further information, contact INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SECULAR HUMANISTIC JEWS 28611 West Twelve Mile Road • Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 • (810) 477-1410 SERVICE OPEN 7 AM to MIDNIGHT Let Your Words MONDAY - FRIDAY Do The Talking in THE JEWISH NEWS Call the Jewish News Advertising Dept. 354-6060 southridd 024 CHRYSLER Jeep Plymouth Eagle 28100 Telegraph Rd.-Telegraph at 11'/2 Mike At Tel-Twelve Mall, South End Southfield • 354-2950 We Accept Personal Checks & Cash