From Our JCCouncil Receives Endowment Donation STUART t JILL DAVIDSON SKLAR STAFF WRITER Fall Collection rlene Rhodes feels very ed Michigan congressional mem- strongly about the Jewish bers is slated for later this year. "This is truly a great gift and Community Council. As the wife of the late one which we appreciate and will Samuel J. Rhodes, she support- put to good use," Mr. Zemmol ed his efforts during his presi- said. The endowment fund is part dency of the Council from 1955 to 1958. The pair continued to be of a movement in the communi- involved as Mr. Rhodes held lo- ty away from giving individual cal and national positions with contributions toward the estab- B'nai B'rith and the Jewish War lishment of perpetual gifts. Veterans. So it seemed natural to Mrs. Rhodes to link her hus- band's memory to the Coun- cil by endowing a fund to support the JCCouncil's VIP Trips to Israel program. The undisclosed amount in the fund will be administered by the United Jewish Founda- tion. "Mrs. Rhodes was not so- licited for this gift by the Jewish Community Coun- cil," said JCCouncil Presi- dent Allen Zemmol. "Rather, she solicited the Council for the opportunity to help sup- port and develop communi- ty-relations programs and as well to honor the memory of her deceased husband, Sam Arlene Rhodes chats with JCCouncil President Rhodes." "My husband Sam felt Allen Zemmol. strongly about the need to Although most of the gifts the build better relations between the Jewish community and its JCCouncil receives are one-time neighbors," Mrs. Rhodes said. "I donations or event patronships, am very pleased to be able to sup- the Council has received a hand- port Council through this fund ful of endowments in the past few years. Executive Director that bears his name." David Gad-Harf said the Rhodes endowment has spurred new ef- forts to seek further endow- ments. "This gift gives our endow- ment efforts new impetus," he said. "We plan to use it as a foundation to secure more en- The program sends legislators, dowments to enable Council to journalists and other leaders to conduct innovative and signifi- Israel to learn about the country cant programming for the com- and the challenges it faces. The munity." He added that endowments hope is that, when the individu- als return, better relations will are becoming more desirable to be forged with the JCCouncil and givers because they are able to memorialize a loved one in per- the Jewish community. A trip involving recently elect- petuity. A ENTIRE STOCK i► •stock Merchandise O OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! • COMFORTERS • BEDSPREADS • SHEETS • STEEP PILLOWS • DECO PILLOWS • MATTRESS PADS • KITCHEN RUGS • BATH RUGS • TOWELS • SHOWER CURTAINS • BATH ACCESSORIES • WIDE RODS *WINDOW TOPPERS... AND A LOT MORE! an extra. 10", oft already reduced price ❑ 26thAnnivenary Celebration: drapery bouti "When you want the unique' The endowment will provide funding for VIP Trips to Israel. eNC. Since 1969 Morgenthau Plans First Fall Meeting *26th Anniversary Sale discounts available on in- stock, in store, regular priced merchandise only. All previous pxurthases void of price adjistments. Sale excludes Royal Velvet towels, Sedona A Granada. WALLED LAKE • FARMINGTON • NOVI • CANTON • TROY • STERLING HEIGHTS Morgenthau B'nai B'rith Women will hold its first monthly meet- ing of the season noon Wednes- day, Sept. 13, at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park. The afternoon will feature a luncheon, and fashion show by Casual Corner, with musical ac- companiment by Marion Zack. Board members will host the meeting, which is for paid-up members only. There is a charge. For reservations, by Sunday, Sept. 10, call Mary Blitz, 661-1385; Bertha Siegel, 443-0274; or Edith Zaffern, 357- 4611.