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JEWISH UNITY SHABBAT
October 25-26, 1996
Shabbat Lech Lecha
Klezmer Kabaret
At Beth El
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Tickets are available for the Cam-
paign Quarter Century Club's
Klezmer Kabaret to be held 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, at Temple Beth
El.
The concert will recognize the
newest members of the club,
which was created by the Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan De-
troit to acknowledge Allied Jew-
ish Campaign contributors of 25
years or more.
The concert performers include
the Klezmer Fusion Band, with
Dr. Neil Alexander as lead vocal-
ist, and Beth El's Cantor Stephen
Dubov.
The intergenerational concert
is open to Quarter Century Club
members and their families. Chil-
dren age 12 and over are eligible
to attend.
Admission of $6 per person in-
cludes a dessert buffet. Reserva-
tion deadline is Oct. 29.
For reservations, call Sharon
Alterman at Federation, (810)
6424260.
New Member
Brandeis Event
The Brandeis University National
Women's Committee, Greater De-
troit Chapter, is inviting new and
prospective members to dessert
and coffee 1:30-3 p.m. Wednes-
day, Nov. 6, at the Hunter's Ridge
Clubhouse, 31200 Hunter's Dr.,
Farmington Hills.
Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg of
Temple Shir Tikvah will discuss
"Jewish Humor Through the
Ages."
BUNWC members work on
projects to benefit the Jewish-
sponsored, non-sectarian univer-
sity. Its annual book sale supports
the Brandeis University Library
System.
For membership information,
call Eveleen Budnitsky, (810) 474-
8904; Florence Herrmann, (810)
258-6786; or Caroline Zemmol,
(810) 851-0364.
Akiva Hosts
Lunch, Learn
Akiva Hebrew Day School has
launched a lunch and learn se-
ries. The next event of this series
will take place at 1 p.m. on Mon-
day, Oct. 28, at Akiva. The pro-
gram will begin with a free lunch,
sponsored by the Beneson fami-
ly-. There will be a text study ses-
sion and a class led by Akiva's
Elementary School Judaic Assis-
tant Principal Rabbi Avram Gold-
stein. He will speak on "Judaism,
Elections and Civic Responsibil-
ity." The program will conclude
at 2:15 p.m.
Call the school office, 552-9690,
so meals may be ordered.
Materials for Observance
(To be recited when lighting the Candle of Unity)
The Light of ,Jewish Unity
.As we light this candle, symbol of a shining hope for the unity of all of the Je-wishpeople,
we dedicate ourselves to the generations of Jews who came before us and those yet to
come. 'We resolve to provide an atmosphere in our Jewish community -whichpromotes
respect, Cove, andunderstanding of Jews who may think differently than we do.
141e resolve to promote an environment which develops avenues of open
communication and association.
As we light this 'Unity Candle, we affirm our intention to build bridges of understanding
among Jews and to strengthen the ties which bindus together.
ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE
JEWISH UNITY
DO'S AND DON'TS
OF JEWISH UNITY
V Light an-extra candle on Unity Shabbat for
Jewish Unity with appropriate readings or prayers.
V Attend services on Unity Shabbat. Let your
clergy know that you are concerned about the unity
of the Jewish community.
V Invite Jewish friends and/or family to celebrate
Shabbat with you. Explore and discuss Jewish
texts on the theme of Jewish unity and what it
means to our community.
Encourage your synagogue, Jewish
organization, your child's youth group or religious
school to hold a seminar on Jewish unity. The
seminar should bring together diverse members
of the Jewish community. Concentrate on what
unifies us rather than what separates us.
Encourage rabbinic pulpit exchanges.
4 Develop a social action, community service
program that brings together diverse members of
the Jewish community for a common shared goal
(i.e. food drive, fundraising event to benefit a needy
group in the community, voter registration drive).
Encourage your Men's Club or Sisterhood to
meet with a similar group from a temple or syna-
gogue with which you have not yet established a
relationship.
Encourage participation in Jewish learning from
all aspects of the community. Attend scholars-in-
residence programs, CLAL speakers, programs at
Midrasha, classes at a temple or synagogue of a
different group than your own.
4 Post "The Do's and Don'ts of Jewish Unity"
where people entering your building will see it.
*
DO
Reach out to Jews of all
backgrounds to work together
towards common goals.
Speak up when others use derogatory terms for
co-religionists who are more or less observant.
Try to accommodate the ritual and religious needs
of other Jews.
Respect the integrity and values of those with whom
you disagree.
Agree to disagree with other Jews on some issues
without rancor or hostility.
Promote Unity programming and knowledge in your
congregation, home and Jewish organizations.
Contact the Jewish Community Council for information
about the Unity Committee and programming
suggestions (810-642-5393).
DONT
Allow politics to divide the Jewish
community.
Use negative terms to refer to other Jews who
observe differently than you.
Deny the Jewish commitment of Jews who observe
differently; Jews of different movements are Jews.
Cut yourself off from other Jews.
Expect all Jews to practice Judaism exactly the way
you do.
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