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JPM 810-967-4030
15110 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park 48237
Maple/Drake 810-661-1000
6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield 48322
A Generous Gift,
A Beautiful Memory
A
fter reading an arti-
cle in the Jewish
News that ex-
plained how the Jewish Com-
munity Center's Library was
closing due to a lack of fund-
ing, a caring Ray Zimmerman
called to help out. His gener-
ous gift of $10,000 enabled the
Center to reopen the doors of
the Library once again.
Mr. Zimmerman, who con-
tributes to seven other pro-
grams at the Center, believed
this gift would further honor Left to Right: Seated - Lee Kepes, Friends of the Library
his wife Atara's memory. "I Co-Chair, Ray Zimmerman, Susie Rosenzveig,
wanted this gift to assist the Friends of the Library Co-Chair
JCC, where I am a life long Standing - Stuart Kepes and Center Librarian,
member, and to help the com- Vivian Honig
munity by opening the doors
the other Friends of the Library
of such a wonderful place. I know Patrons, we were able to hire Vi-
Atara would have truly enjoyed vian Honig to staff the Library and
this."
oversee the many volunteers who
"Without this gift, the doors of donate their time to the Library.
the Library would remain closed", We anticipate being able to keep
said Chris Lewis, JCC Director of our Library open 40 to 50 hours
Operations. She continues on, per week by this Fall, which is a
"Thanks to Mr. Zimmerman and very exciting prospect!"
The Jewish Community
Center Fitness PrOS
T
he Fitness Staff in the
Health Club personify the
word professional. These
men and women are very know-
ledgeable in the areas of health
and wellness and are ever present
in the fitness center. They are very
easy to spot in their red coats. So,
if you are in need of establishing
a workout program, refining one,
or simply have a question about a
piece of equipment, ask a pro.
The JCC Fitness Staff Pros are
also excited about offering the JCC
Health Club members an all in-
clusive health and fitness screen-
ing program. The screening
process covers numerous impor-
tant areas. Initially, a health histo-
ry profile is done. This is followed
by an assessment of cardiovascu-
lar fitness, body composition,
strength, endurance and flexibili-
ty. The Fitness Staff Pro will then
review and answer questions
about the tests. Further, informa-
tion about nutrition and the ben-
efits of exercise will be explained
in a clear and concise manner. Be
sure to see one of the JCC Fitness
Pros to set up an appointment.
Your direct line to the Maple/Drake
Health Club (810) 661-5214.
Tisha B'Av
Sunday, August 6, 1995
isha B'Av, the ninth day of
the Hebrew month of Av,
o 1 is a tragic date on the Jew-
', ish calendar. It is a day of mourn-
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o ing that marks the destruction of
both the first and second Temple
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penings have also taken place on
Tisha B'Av.
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It was on that date in 1290 that
King Edward I of England signed
the decree expelling the Jews from
England. It was also on that date
in 1492 that the Jews were ex-
pelled from Spain. Next to Yom
Kippur, (a Biblical holiday), Tisha
B'Av, (a post Biblical holiday), is
the most important fast day in the
Jewish calendar.
If you can't stand the heat,
come inside.
Special Health Club memberships!
While we all enjoy the warmer months, there are times when exercising
outdoors just isn't good for you. Excessive heat and humidity can make
even relaxed exercise a chore or a strain on you. It's great to have the op-
tion of an indoor workout, and then relax by our fantastic outdoor pool.
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July31 -
9:30 a.m. — Basketball
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This Week
At. . .
Maple/Drake
En)
10:00 a.m. — Men's Club
Meeting
10:00 a.m. — Medicare In-
formation
7:00 p.m. — Drop - in
Contract Party Bridge
M In ti • enerational
Russian M oir Makes Men y
Music in Many Languages
he Jewish Commu-
nity Center's Inter-
generational
Russian Choir, established
through the Center's
"Genera tions Together"
program, which is fund-
ed by a Max M. Fisher
Foundation grant, was
started in the fall of 1994
at JPM.
Larissa Matusova, di-
rector of the choir, and Ludmila
Lebedinsteva, accompanist, have
brought together new American
seniors and youth to share the
love of music and to help ac-
quaint the younger generation
with songs of their heritage.
The choir began with only a few
participants and now has over 30
members who are learning a var-
ied repertoire of songs in many
languages including Russian,
English, Hebrew and Yiddish.,
They rehearse twice weekly at
JPM on Monday and Friday af-
ternoons at 4:00 p.m.
Larisa Matusova, the choir di-
rector, is a graduate of the Music
College and the State Music Uni-
versity in Kishinev with a degree
in Conducting and Piano Teach-
ing. She conducted 2 children's
choirs in a Kiev Music school for
28 years. The choirs performed in
the former Soviet Union and
abroad.
Ludmila Lebedinsteva attend-
ed a special music school at the
August/ -
1:00 p.m. -- Hearing Loss
Support Group
August 2 -
10:00 a.m. — L'Dor v"Dor
7:30 p.m. — "Jack and the
Beanstalk"
August 3 -
10:00 a.m. — Memories of
World War II
12:30 p.m. — Drop-In Con-
tract Party Bridge
1:00 p.m. — Learn to Play
Pan - 4 sessions, call to reg-
ister
University of Ufa in Bashknirian
in the Ural Mountains and then
she went to the Musical College
of Ufa and graduated in piano
performing. She also worked as a
concertmaster for performers and
choirs and taught guitar. Before
she left the former Soviet Union
she organized a Yiddish children's
ensemble in which the partici-
pants sang, danced and played
instruments.
The choir has recently begun
performing and has appeared at
the JCC/Russian War Veteran
Commemoration of the end of
World War II. The Fonarik (Russ-
ian Newspaper) birthday party
and at the JCC Annual meeting -
all to rave reviews. They are anx-
ious to expand their performance
schedule and would welcome in-
quiries. Please call Rivka Latin-
skaya, the Center's Russian
Acculturation staff person at 967-
4030 if interested in participating
in the choir or arranging a per-
formance.
July30 -
11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
— T-ball games
1:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. —
Coach/Pitch-Tams vs
Parents Avery Field
July 31 -
12:30 p.m. — Bingo
6:30 p.m. Summer Sun-
downers
Parents and Pre-schoolers
Jewish Fairy Tales
August 3-
1:00 p.m. — Rabbi Avie
Shapiro - Learn about
Tisha B'Av
August 4 -
12:00 noon JPM honors
volunteers at luncheon
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