DAVID TECHNER
Author, lecturer and funeral
director, David Techner is nationally
recognized for his work with parents
and their children by educating
them to the wisdom and beauty of
the Jewish response to death.
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Ike a loving and caring parent, Judaism provides
guidance and support during times of need. We draw
strength from our friends and family.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has been committed to
the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years, as a
trusted member of your extended family.
THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER
THE 18TH ANNUAL ALICIA JOY TECHNER
MEMORIAL PARENTING CONFERENCE
Presents Steven Can Reuben, Ph.D.
Speaking about Raising Ethical Children
Tuesday October 15, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
Temple Israel
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Open to Everyone No Admission Charge
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Rabbi Reuben is an author, dynamic speaker and holder of several degrees
including philosophy, education, aging and human development and
religion. His lecture centers on the goal of parents raising children
to becoming caring, compassionate and honest adults.
For more information, call (810) 661 5700.
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This is the 181h in a serifs of parenting conferences begun by David and Ilene
Techner in loving memory of their beloved daughter, Alicia. The conferences
represnil their deep commitment to the value of parenting and their
concern for improved family life.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL
Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community
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18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075
Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
ROBERT LEE ALPER, 69, of
Oak Park, died Oct. 1. Mr. Alper
was a builder.
He is survived by his daugh-
ters and sons-in-law, Shari and
Stanley Finsilver of Orchard
Lake, Terri and Alan Spoon of
Potomac, Md.; brother, Philip
Alper; and grandchildren, Amy,
Brett, Ryan, Leigh and Randi.
Interment at Clover Hill Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be
directed to the Forgotten Har-
vest, 21711 West 10 Mile Road,
#200, Southfield, MI 48075.
Arrangements by the Ira Kauf-
man Chapel.
of Auburn Hills.
Contributions may be made to
a charity of one's choice. Inter-
ment at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Hebrew
Memorial Chapel.
SIDNEY BURK, 71, of Tel
Aviv, Israel and San Diego, for-
merly of West Bloomfield, died
Oct. 2.
Mr. Burk was the president of
Circle Communication Systems
and Circle Press for over 25
years.
He is survived by his sons and
daughters-in-law, Dennis and
Nitti of Israel, Steven and Karen
MA1TLDA LEVI BAER, 92, of of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Wendy
Burk of San Diego; brother and
Chicago and North Miami, died
sister-in-law, Robert and Rema
Sept. 30.
She is survived by her daugh- of West Bloomfield; brother-in-
law, Jerry Clayton of Bloomfield
ter and son-in-law, Margie and
Hills; and five grandchildren.
Bill Oberfelder of Detroit and
Mr. Burk was the beloved hus-
Palm Springs; son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Jerry and Linda Baer band of the late Jenny Burk, lov-
ing brother of the late Helaine
of Santa Fe, N.M.; grandchil-
dren, Lori Stuart of West Bloom- Clayton.
Interment in Israel.
field, Jody and Juergen Riehm of
New York, Beth and Eli Green-
RUTH CAPLAN, 90, of Livo-
baum of Birmingham, Roggie
nia, died Oct. 3.
Baer of Tucson, Ariz., Julie
She is survived by her sons
Baer-Cooper and Jeff Cooper of
and daughter-in-law, David of
Washington, D.C.; and great-
Grand Rapids, Walter and Mar-
grandchildren, Zachary and
go of Livonia; grandchildren, Di-
Alex Stuart, Jana and Jasper
ane Landay, Dr. Stuart (Sue
Riehm, and Sari and Rachel
Bathke) Landay, Bruce (Bar-
Aviv. She was the beloved wife
bara) Landay, Andrea Caplan
of the late Jerome Baer.
and Bernard Caplan; and great-
A memorial service will be
grandchildren, Elaine, Karen,
held 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at
Ryan and Hunter.
Temple Israel.
Ruth was the beloved wife of
Contributions may be made to
the late Barnard (Barney) and
Yad Ezra, 26641 Harding, Oak
mother of the late Elaine Lan-
Park, MI 48237; the Anti-
Defamation League, 4000 Town day.
Graveside services were held
Center, Ste. 420, Southfield, MI
at Machpelah Cemetery.
48075-1402, or a charity of one's
Arrangements by Dorfman Fu-
choice.
neral Direction.
Contributions can be made to
SAM BRODSKY, 88, of Oak
the American Council of the
Park, died Oct. 2.
He is survived by his sons and Blind, 1155 15th St., NW, no.
720, Washington, D.C., 20005.
daughter-in-law, Arthur Brod-
sky of Oak Park, Norman. and
NATHAN COHEN, 82, of
Ann Brodsky of Sterling
Farmington Hills, died Oct. 5.
Heights; daughter and son-in-
He is survived by his wife
law, Judy and Harvey Schwartz
Adelyne; and nephew, Dr. Rick
of Novi; brother and sister-in-
(Risa) DeRoven of West Bloom-
law, Ben and Faye Brodsky of
field. Graveside services were
Chicago; grandchildren, Sheri
held at Beth Tefilo Emanuel
Brodsky, Jeffrey and Gayle
Brodsky, Brian Brodsky, Debbie Cemetery. Arrangements by
Dorfman Funeral Direction.
and Bernie Jodoin, Michael
Contributions can be made to
Schwartz, Max Schwartz; three
a charity of one's choice.
great-grandchildren. Mr. Brod-
sky was the beloved husband of
DAVID DAVIDSON, 77, of
the late Sally.
Contributions may be made to Livonia, died Oct. 2. For 37
years, Mr. Davidson was a
Alzheimers Association, 17220
postal supervisor in Detroit.
West Twelve Mile Road, Ste.
He is survived by his wife,
100, Southfield, MI 48076, or a
Bertha; daughters and son-in-
charity of one's choice.
Interment at Hebrew Memor- law, Maureen Petrucci of Royal
Oak, Sandra Davidson-McVittie
ial Park. Arrangements by He-
and Kirk McVittie of Farming-
brew Memorial Chapel.
ton; son, Charles Davidson of
Royal Oak; sister-in-law and
YAKOV G. BRUTMAN, 54, of
brother-in-law, Florence and
Southfield, died Oct. 7.
Harry Vinsky; and grandchil-
He is survived by his wife,
dren, Kimberly Rivers, Erika
Bella; father, Gregory Brutman
McVittie and Christopher
of Israel; son, Michael Brutman
McVittie, Kameron McVittie,
Elektra Petrucci.
Interment at Beth El Memori-
al Park. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
ETHEL DEMAIN, 86, of Farm-
ington Hills, died Oct. 2. Ms. De-
main was an automotive secre-
tary.
She is survived by her nieces
and nephews, Joyce and Joseph
Hodess of Farmington Hills,
Janet Spinner of Farmington
Hills, Sheldon and Helen Beck-
man of Sterling Heights; eight
great-nieces and great-nephews
and 12 great-great nieces and
great-great nephews.
Interment at Nusach Hari
Cemetery. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
LEONARD FEALK, 85, of
Southfield, died Oct. 1.
He is survived by his wife,
Vicky; daughter and son-in-law,
Joan and Joel Levitt of Ann Ar-
bor; brother and sister-in-law,
Philip and Ruth Fealk of Hunt-
ington Woods; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Esther Fealk,
Sam and Anne Sukenic, Nor-
man and Nettie Sukenic, Rose
Sukenic. Mr. Fealk was the lov-
ing brother of the late Herbert
Fealk.
Contributions may be made to
JARC, 28366 Franklin Road,
Southfield, MI 48034, or a chari-
ty of one's choice.
Services and interment were
held at Adat Shalom Memorial
Park in Livonia. Arrangements
by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
IRVING JOACHIM GOR-
DON, 81, of Arm Arbor, died
Oct. 6. For 27 years, Mr. Gordon
was a children's clothing store
executive for Arborland Chil-
dren's Wear, also known as
Shipman's, in Ann Arbor. He
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