BRENDA GOODMAN
A SONG FOR MY MOTHER
than 1,100 volunteer hours in a
real-life "ER." Each week, he as-
sists patients and staff at Sinai
Hospital.
Mr. Green's latest endeavor is
Sinai's Friends, a new group
aimed at giving young adults,
ages 21 to 39, the opportunity to
regularly volunteer at the only
Jewish hospital in the state. It's
a chance to meet people, lend a
hand — help heal while having
To attend the Sinai's Friends
kick-off meeting (time and date
to be announced), call the hos-
pital's Guild, (313) 493-5300 or
Mr. Green's voice mail at (313)
458-8589.
Hang out your single
Alyssa Katzman hates the la-
bel "Singles Event." At a recent
young adult festivity sponsored
by Hillel of Metro Detroit, the 24-
year-old SJF spoke her mind:
"People don't want to go to things
THRU 14 OCT
Ethan Gilan: Just say YASS!
ty for members of an otherwise
underserved segment of our Jew-
ish community to gather togeth-
er to express and explore their
Judaism," Mr. Gilan says.
"What makes YASS unique is
the fact that it's not born out of
any institution or organization
other than a group of ambitious
, 20 and 30-somethings who are
coming together to make this fly."
The first YASS event, held in
August, drew about 50 people.
The second on October 20th
(Have you marked your calendar
yet?) aims for similar success. For
more information, call Ethan Gi-
lan at (81.0) 932-8869 or Ellen
Krivchenia at (810) 354-1050.
We love you Joel!
Ah, finally. A 26-year-old with
insight beyond his years.
Folks, get a load of this guy. His
name: Joel Davidson. He's a cer-
tified social-studies teacher, but
that's not why the EYE spy is call-
ing him wonderful. He's a WSU
graduate, but that's not — that's
definitely not—why the EYE spy
Alyssa Katzman: Jews just want to have
(Go Blue!) is singing his praises.
fuh-un. Lighten' up with the SINGLES
No, gentle readers. Joel David-
stuff, would ya?
son's name graces this sacred
page because he understands. In
called 'Singles Events.' They don't recent months, Mr. Davidson re-
want to go with expectations. I go turned to Detroit from his first
to Jewish functions to have a trip to Israel, and now he might
good time. If I meet somebody, as well be the poster child for
fabulous. If I don't, fine. I won't Jewish journalism all over the
go home unhappy."
world. Take it away Joel ...
Ms. Katzman points out that
"Before I made the trip to Is-
the very words "singles event" are rael, I read the secular press re-
taboo for the population they tar- ligiously. I'd always get The
get. Jewish parents, on the oth- Jewish News and flip to the en-
er hand, repeat them like a gagements, and that was about
prayer: "Honey, have you seen it. But since I've been back in the
the ad for the Singles Event?"
States, I devour the paper — al-
Ms. Katzman translates this most all of it. I feel compelled to
parent-ese: "They want to get you read. Every week."
married and out of the house as
That's my MAN!!! Joel, spread
soon as they can."
the word. I'm not knocking mat-
rimony, but there is more to Jew-
YASS!
ish news than getting married.
Mark the date. Now. Before Nu?
you forget. Friday, October 20,
OK, gentle reader, if you've
7:30 p.m. at Adat Shalom Syna- gotten this far, I'll give you per-
gogue. Ethan Gilan, Ellen mission to advance to the en-
Krivchenia and Rabbi Danny gagements. Tune in next week.
Nevins, along with a committee
—the EYE spy El
of other young adults, are spon-
soring an interactive, casual (don't
Got some gossip? Send it to
sweat the power suit or high
the EYE spy, 27676 Franklin
heels) Shabbat Service open to all
Road, Southfield, MI 48034.
singles and couples, age 20 to 39.
Or call (810) 354-6060, Ext.
"Our goal with the Young
246.
Adult Shabbat Services (YASS)
is to provide another opportuni-
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