DECEMBER 8, 1995 Jim Alexander Political Insiders Give Viewpoints Vivian Berry Vivian Berry Honored By The JTS T he Jewish Theological Seminary of America will honor Mrs. Vivian Berry at its National Patron's Event scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Breaker's Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla. The evening's speaker will be Itamar Rabi- novich, Israel's ambassador to the Unit- ed States. Dr. Ismar Schorsch, chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, will present Mrs. Berry with the Eternal Light Award in recognition of her significant contribu- tion to the dissemination of scriptural val- ues. Mrs. Berry's dedication has been shown by her life's work to advance and strengthen the Jewish community. Mrs. Berry has been a strong support- er and leader at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. She has held numerous positions including serving as administrator of the synagogue religious school under the late Rabbi Adler. Mrs. Berry is a past presi- dent of the Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood and was the first woman to serve on one of the synagogue's committees. She was a founder and chairperson of the Michigan District Women's League for Conserva- tive Judaism. Mrs. Berry has served on the board of Hadassah; as vice president of the Amer- ican Jewish Congress; as a member of the Detroit committee for the maintenance of the separation of church and state; as chairperson of the Detroit executive com- mittee of American Friends of the Weiz- man Institute. The speaker, Ambassador Rabinovich, not only serves as Israel's ambassador to the United States but also heads Israel's delegation for negotiations with Syria. He was an officer in the Israel Defense Forces during the 1967 war. For event information, contact Tom Wexelberg-Clouser, (810) 258-0055. 24 Saturday, December 9 Congregation B'nai David will host De- mocrat Maxine Berman and Republican Jim Alexander speaking on "Point-Coun- terpoint — Two Political Insiders Give a Preview of Next Year's Presidential Race." This program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge. Ms. Berman is Democratic State Rep- resentative of the 36th District and is assistant floor leader. She chaired and served with distinction on sev- eral committees and is on the Appropriations Com- mittee. She is actively affiliated with over 20 community, political, philanthropical and human rights organizations. Mr. Alexander is a practicing attorney. He served three terms as chairman of the Oakland County Re- publican Committee and was an active volunteer for the George Bush campaign. Mr. Alexander was pres- idential elector for the 17th Congressional District in Michigan and served as executive director for the Michigan Jewish Coalition. He also chairs and co- chairs several legal and political committees and serves on the board of directors of the Jewish Community Council, Jewish Vocational Service and Advisory Board of the Michigan Political Leadership Program. The Jewish Historical Society presents the grand opening of "Michigan Jews Remember World War II." 7:30 p.m. at the Maple-Drake Jewish Commu- nity Center. Sunday, December 10 Maxine Berman A reception to celebrate the opening of the Mary Stahl Artists Gallery at the Fleis- chman Residence/Blumberg Plaza. 1:30 p.m. at the resi- dence. Call (810) 661-2999. Noted, Writer ealzs At nigles Shabbat Award-winning writer, producer and director Harvey Ovshinsky will speak at the next Sin- p.m. Dec. 22, at Temple Shir b81 gles Shabbat Shalom. Rabbi Michael Moskowitz will con- duct services. aw arded d four of the Mr. Ovshinsky has been highest honors in broadcastin.g: a national Emmy, a Peabody award, an Iris award ion from Pro- the National Association of Televiscan Film gramming Executives and the Ameri Institute's Robert M. Bennett Award for Excellence. Last year, he d. received Uni- Harvey the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Ovshinsky versity Silver Baton Awar Participating co-ngregations in the Singles Hillel Shabbat program include: Adat Moses, Congregation Beth Shalom Achim, oshe, Temple ham Synagogue, Congregation Beth Abraham Temple Beth El, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation B'nai M Emanu-El, Temple Israel, Temple Kol Ami, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Con gation Shir Tikvah and Temple by Shir program is sponsored the Shalom. Jewish Federation of Jewish Metropolitan The news.. Detroit and the Michigan Board of Rabbis in cooperation with For information, call Federation's Community Outreach and Involvement De- partment, 6424260. wril ty e 11- 01q1:4- 1$144Itt at 64,t4 5:30 p. ,04jiier and a Hav- dalah service will be followed by a workshop to make a fam- ily Havdalah set. Call (810) 661-7649. Sunday, December 17 Jewish News Chanukah Art Contest party and display at the Jimmy Prentis Morris Jew- ish Community Center. 2 p.m. Sunday, December 17 The Agency For Jewish Edu- cation will host "Hanukkah Happening with Helayne," a children's storytime for young- sthrs and their parents from 2- 3:30 p.m. at the AJE library. Call (810) 354-1050.