elN" Entertainment Bashes, Splashes Pool & Billiards Planning any finny pranks for April Fools' Day? many a social calen- out about three or four times a Happy, Snappy 4-0! dar, to say nothing of year. It's called "Babaganuush," Crayola-color bal- written by Otzma alumni and new Americans. loons, a band, dancing Here's the hitch: edited by Aaron Averbuch and and tasty food made Arrive at the Lodge Shawna Pastur. for a high-energy For more information about with a $10-or-so gift birthday fiesta March for local immigrants "Pool Our Resources," Nadiv or 9th at the Michigan from the former Sovi- the newsletter, call the Michi- Gallery in Detroit, et Union. The dona- gan Israel Connection at (820) where fans of Judy Ross tossed a heart- Judy "Can't-cook-popcorn" tions (to be distributed 645-7878. felt tribute to her big Ross glows brightly at her by the Jewish Family Service's resettlement Politically Active 40th birthday gala. 4-0. The AIPAC Policy Conference program) ought to be 'We just love Judy and we wanted to celebrate her good for the kitchen or bathroom. will be held in Washington, D.C., pivotal milestone in a big way," We're talking new sponges, spat- from Sunday, April 27, to Mon- day, April 29. For more infor- ulas, egg beaters, towels, etc. said friend Karen Chutz. "We have new Americans com- mation, call Jeff Rubinoff, the Karen and other close friends of the birthday girl planned the ing in all the time, and it's the lit- AIPAC liaison for Hillel of Metro Detroit. His number: party: Elayne Gross, Janis tle things they need, the (810) 967-3125. Kaufman, Ellen Silverberg and things that we take for granted, like a peeler to Joyce Rieger. YASS, Oh YASS The women brought in Big scrape carrots. Immi- The next Young Dave and the Ultrasonics, a grants are not coming Adult Shabbat Service hoppin' happenin' blues band from with those kinds of will take place at Adat Ann Arbor. Dave Morris was fea- things," says Rene Shalom Synagogue in Himmelhoch of the tured on harmonica. Farmington Hills, 7:30 About 75 other partiers — all Michigan/Israel Con- p.m. on Friday, April RUTH LI TTMANN friends of Judy — brought potluck nection. 12. Participants are ST AFF Ms. Himmelhoch dishes to the scene, but they end- asked to bring a dona- WR"E YE"TER ed up roasting the evening's hon- hopes the Pool Our Re- tion of canned food for sources event will famil- oree, instead. Yad Ezra kosher food bank. For Judy, according to soulmates, iarize young adults with Nadiv, more information, call Ethan which means "giving" in Hebrew. is a fabulously creative individual, Gilan at (810) 932-8869. a talented and capable freelance The group was created by post-col- lege students who have partici- art director by profession, "but she Joke's On You has no culinary skills whatsoev- pated in Project Otzma, a Call up the EYE Spy if you're er. She can leave popcorn in the 10-month volunteer program in planning any unique and sinis- microwave for a full 12 minutes," Israel. ter pranks for April Fools' Day: As such, Nadiv provides a fo- (810) 354-6060, Ext. 263. says Ms. Chutz. Adds friend Elayne Gross: rum for alumni to get involved "She's got a unique outlook on life. with volunteering here at home, Behind The Eight Ball? She's always there when you need in metro Detroit. Two of the pro- The JARC Young Adult Corn- jects Nadiv has undertaken al- mittee is tossing a billiards par- her." Judy, evidently, knew about the ready include: helping out with ty on Sunday, March 31, from party in advance. It seems as the Agency for Jewish Educa- noon to 2 p.m. at Cushion Cue though the invitations, pasted on tion's Apples and Honey pro- 'n' Brew, 27630 Schoolcraft Road 45 rpm records, gave it away. But, gram, as well as lending a hand in Livonia. shhh! (Her friends say she doesn't during the AJE's Great Purim There will be billiards, hot have a clue about showing up in Parcel Project. dogs, hamburgers and soft Some of the young drinks — all for a $1 per person the Eye Spy.) people involved: Kelly gratuity charge. JARC is send- Surprise, Emmer, Wendy ing thanks out to Mike Abrams Judy! And Gach, Reva Nelson, of Cushion Cue for sponsoring many happy Sam Lulkin, Jill the event. returns. Greenebaum and Den- To participate, call JARC's Get A Cue nis Tannenboym. voice mail at (313) 927-0272 and On Sun- And, as an extra, leave a message for Rod and day, March Nadiv publishes a Lisa Brown. 31, from 3 to newsletter which comes 6 p.m.. at the Singles! Lodge in Syl- There will be a meeting for van Lake, Spied: Laura Sader and young adults, ages 25 to 40, in- three local Ira Goldstein at a recent terested in going on the UJA young adult party after midnight. Summer Singles Mission to Is- groups will rael, this July 7 to 18. The brief- sponsor a lively "shmoozefest" for ing/recruitment seminar will be people who want to shoot pool, held on Wednesday, April 17, at shoot the breeze and, shoot —just 7:30 p.m. in the Max M. Fisher have some fun for a good cause. Building. For more information, Hillel of Metro Detroit, Feder- call Federation's Young Adult ation's Young Adult Division and Division: (810) 642-4260. Fea- Nadiv (a group for Project Of Julian Zmood shows up from down tured at this meeting: Tzur under. Pictured here with HMO's alumni), are hosting "Pool Our Re- Goldblum, an Israeli tour Miriam Starkman. sources," an afternoon to benefit guide. 0 - When Planning Your Next *Bar/Bat Mitzvah... *Banquet... *Party... Visit Our Facilities And See What All We Have To Offer!! • ' 4 , 5 ' . ' :? 4 30555 Grand River Farmington Hills 810.478.2010 Sweet Dreams More than a Pastry Shop! More than a Coffee House! 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