ILENE KAUFMAN TECHNER Helping others in the community regain confidence and strength, in the tradition of THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, Ilene Kaufman Techner is Director of AfterCare Seivices. M ) SHARON AUGUST, 85, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 4. Mrs. August was a juvenile dia- betes volunteer and a member of the Michigan Cancer Founda- tion. She is survived by her daugh- ter and son-in-law, Marion and Gerald Weinberg of West Bloomfield; son and daughter- in-law, Arthur and Gloria of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, Stacey and Andrew Greifer, Robin Weinberg, Darin Wein- berg, Brian and Allie August, Kathy August; great-grandchil- dren, Ashley August, Sean Au- gust, Maya Greifer, Danielle Raykhinshteyn, San Greifer. Mrs. August was the beloved wife of the late Henry. Interment at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 16170 Templar Cir- cle, Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by the Ira Kauf- man Chapel. VIVIAN DEUTSCH AXEL- ROD, 75, of Boynton Beach, hen you need support and assistance to address any situation, from routine to complex, THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL offers AfterCare Seivices. AfterCare Sen'ices is a comprehensive program responsive to your needs, designed and created by THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Volunteer Chapter Advisors CI) LU LLJ CC F- LU LU The B'nai B'rith Youth organization (BBYO) seeks adults to serve as volunteer chapter athisors to a group of 12-35 Jewish youth between the ages of 14- and 18-years-old. Chapter advisors are responsible for ensuring that agency policies are followed and that regional programming is made available to the youth. This important role provides experience and guidance while helping young leaders devel- op into mature, thinking individuals. Advisors must enjoy working with teens, have a positive Jewish identity and build the group into a fun and construc- tive place for all concerned. Advisors should be available to attend the chapter's meetings and activities, and to attend advisor meetings and training workshops. For additional infor ► ,ation, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer advisor, please call Allison Buchman or Lisa Eidelman at (810) 788-0700. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community F- 150 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 Fla., died Dec. 3. Mrs. Axelrod is survived by her husband, Dr. Arnold Axel- rod; sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Mary Deutsch of San Diego, Henry and Pam Deutsch of Illinois, Jeffrey and Sharon Axelrod, Andrew Axel- rod, Roy Axelrod; grandchildren, Jamie, Nicholas, Alexis, Amy and Brian Deutsch, Jamie and Sara Axelrod. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. William Deutsch. Interment at Oakview Ceme- tery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. LYUBOV BELO- GOLOVSKAYA, 75, of South- field, died Dec. 4. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leonid and Musya of Farmington Hills; daughter and son-in-law, Faina and Anatoly Mant of Southfield; brother, Michel Levin of Russia; sister and brother-in-law, Nasya and Izzy Gayuzer of California; grandchildren, Anna Belo- golovskaya, Rita and Alla Mant. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Ser- vices were held at Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ADELE "DOLIE" BERLIN, 72, of Southfield, died Dec. 6. Mrs. Berlin was a life member of Hadassah and a member of Women's American ORT. She is survived by her hus- band, Newton; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Ronald and Terry of West Bloomfield, Steven and Yaffa of Buffalo Grove, grandchildren, Tara Berlin and fiance Joshua Joseph, Amy Berlin, Dana and Wendi Rosen- thal; great-grandchild, Chase Rosenthal. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of South- eastern Michigan, 16250 North- land Drive, Suite 212, South- field, MI 48075. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. MURIEL BERRIS, 79, former ham Farms; sister and brother- in-law, Jeanne and Robert Hoover of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren; two great-grand- children. He was the beloved husband of the late Beulah B. Balaban. Interment at Temple Beth Is- rael Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Shirley Gold- farb Music Fund at Temple Beth Israel, Jackson. Arrange- ments by VanHorn-Eagle Fu- neral Home, Hillsdale. Detroiter of Laguna Hills, Calif, died Dec. 8. She is survived by her hus- band, Oscar D.; sons and daugh- MARTIN L. FRIEDMAN, 88, ter-in-law, Richard, Edward and _of Southfield, died Dec. 4. Mr. Friedman was a merchandise Sydney of Edina, Minn.; sister, manager for Federal Depart- Evelyn Gach of Southfield; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, ment Stores from 1939-1965 and created the appliance de- Morris and Louise; sisters-in- partment. He was also a found- law and brothers-in-law, Belle ing member of Temple Israel. and Samuel Platt, Helen and Mr. Friedman is survived by Ben Gamburd; grandchildren, his wife, Rosalie; daughters and Marc and Julie Berris, Lee son-in-law, Barbara and John Berris, Jennifer Berris, Erin Berris; great-grandchild, Tanner Mayer of Bloomfield Hills, Suzanne Whitney of Arm Arbor; Berris. son and daughter-in-law, Contributions may be made Michael and Leslie of Hunting- to a charity of one's choice. Ser- ton Woods; grandchildren, vices and interment were held Robert and Judi Gordon, David at Machpelah Cemetery in Fer- and Eliska Mayer, Amy Mayer ndale. Arrangements by He- and David Jack, Nancy Mayer, brew Memorial Chapel. Erin Poyle, Amanda Friedman; great-grandchildren, Alex John- MICHAEL BIALES, 50, for- son, Daniel Gordon, David Gor- mer Detroiter of Austin, Texas, don, Daniel Mayer, Paul Mayer; died Dec. 10. brother and sister-in-law, He is survived by his wife, Reuben and Rose of Chicago. Peggy; children, Lauren and Interment at Machpelah Zachary; parents, Leon and Cemetery. Contributions may be Ruth (Yorky) Biales of Seal Beach, Calif.; sister and brother- made to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West in-law, Sharon and Richard Sisler of Farmington Hills. OBIT page 147 Interment in Austin. Contri- butions may be made to the American Cancer Society. ADELINE BROWN, 77, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 9. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Albert; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Manuel and Sandra of Pittsburgh; daughter and son- in-law, Laurie Brown and Eric Keller of Ferndale; grandchil- dren, David Brown, Nick Brown, Daniel Keller; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Maurice and Lois Tatelman; sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Hank Greenberger. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. HARRY P. FALK, 90, of Hills- dale, Mich., formerly of South- field, died Dec. 6. Mr. Falk was a retired clothing manufacturer. He was a member of Temple Beth Israel in Jackson and a past two-term president of the temple. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Hillsdale Masonic Lodge. He also was a past exalted ruler of the Hills- dale Elks. He is survived by his daugh- ter, Ann Louise Falk of Farm- ington Hills; son, Leon of Bing- Issue Highlights DETROIT/ 7 An ambitious expansion to help religious students. CLOSE UP/ 50 Temple Israel has opened its doors to those who hurt. BUSINESS / 55 Israel's trade with Japan is still under heavy shadows. ENTERTAINMENT/80 Karl Haas planted a seed that has sprouted an album. Full contents on page 5