inl E7 tv ❑ 75 ty plillakiD a T .qallm EVM, @@,, fi J@- um JEWISH UNITY SHABBAT October 25-26, 1996 Shabbat Lech Lecha Klezmer Kabaret At Beth El "-) 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. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Council and The Jewish News L al 1, CI