The 45th Annual Jewish Book Fair was a huge success! Thank You! Corporate Partners 92 MONTH BLANC DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES' THE ART OF WRITING DETROIT • SOUTHFIELD BORDERS' THE JEWISH NEWS BOOKS• MUSIC -CAFE English Gardens Kramer Foods Sherwood Furniture Studio Sperbers North Catering Day Underwriters Barbara and Douglas A. Bloom Belle and Isidor Eisenberg Jean and Sam Frankel Kahn Family Foundation Bea and Boris Katz Lillian and Alfred Kuschinski Benard L. Mass Foundation-Hy Dorfman and David Engelbert Nosan and Nosanchuk Families Book Fair Fund Reva and Robert Rosen Esther and Dr .Peter Shifrin Patrons Patti & Burt Aaron & Family Beverly Baker Karen & Jim Berger Doris & Eric Billes Doris & Frederick Blechman Marlene Borman Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. 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Rich Mimi Ida Robbins Steven & Evelyn Rosen Dulcie & Norman Rosenfeld Rhoda Rosin Charlotte & Harold Rubinstein Lois & Dr. Hershel Sandberg Marjorie & Saul Saulson Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schlussel William & Irene Schumer Mr. & Mrs. Hal Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Lou Seligman Peter & Esther Shifrin Dr. Les & Ellen Siegel Grant & Betty Silverfarb Evelyn & Isador Silverman Steven & Dr. Robin Siman Jerome & Rosalind Sipher Ben & Ida Snider Philanthropic Fund Marilyn & Jerry Soble Rober & Susan Sovel Bernard H. Stollman Dr. Marcus & Eleanore Sugarman Leonard Tigay Memorial Book Fair Fund Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Victor Dean & Cheri Victor Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Weiner Melvin & Marlyn Weingarden harvey & Lucille Weisberg Melba & Sidney Winer Isadore & Beryl Winkelman Foundation Andrea & Lawrence Wolfe Ethel & Lester Yollick Atara & Ray Zimmerman Helen Zuckerman The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit would like to thank all the volunteers and communty organizations for their support and dedication. Please join us next year for the 46th Annual Jewish Book Fair, November 8-16, 1997. The Role Of God In Everyday Lives Shabbat IViketz: Genesis 41:1-44:17; I Kings 3:15-41 T his week's Torah portion, ality gives meaning and comfort, strength and purpose to our ex- of Joseph. He has been istence. treacherously sold into And this attitude of Joseph is slavery and been falsely accused clearly reflected by those whom by his master's wife and impris- he obviously influenced: "His oned. In prison, he interpreted master [Potiphar] saw that God the dreams of Pharaoh's officers, was with him and all that he did but it is two years later God caused to be suc- before our sedrah opens cessful," (Genesis 39:3) with Pharaoh's dreams. and "Pharaoh said to Joseph is brought in Joseph 'after God has from prison to interpret made known to you all the dreams. Upon suc- this, there is none as un- cessfully explaining the derstanding or as wise as prophecy of the dreams you"' (Genesis 37:39). and offering advice, Those who came into Joseph is appointed to RABBI ELIEZER contact with Joseph rec- CO HEN supervise the collection, SPECIAL TO THE ognized God's role in his storage and distribution JEWISH NEWS life. Joseph, the arche- of all the food of Egypt. typical "exile Jew," spread One facet of this remarkable sto- the knowledge and love of God ry is Joseph's very public and to those whom he touched; what consistent display of his aware- a beautiful model for us "Jews ness of God. among the nations" to em- Every circumstance in which ulate. El Joseph finds himself— whether as a slave refusing to be seduced by his master's wife or as an in- mate in prison — Joseph invokes God's name. In fact, in every con- versation reported in the Torah between Joseph and others, Joseph invariably mentions God. Whether ascribing his wisdom to God (Genesis 40:8; 41:16) or in attributing his success to God's The Jewish Parents Institute will (Genesis 45:5, 8) or indicat- will sponsor a Gala Chanukah ing that his moral code derives Celebration 10:15 a.m. Sunday, from the divine (Genesis 39:9; Dec. 15 at the Maple-Drake JCC. 42:18), Joseph clearly and with- The program is free. Children's out pretension or self-conscious- activities will include cookie dec- ness ascribes to God his orating, dreidel games, crafts, existence and the vicissitudes in- treats. Call the JPI office, 661-7637, herent in life. Whatever happens to him — for information. for "good" or "evil" — Joseph places within the context of a personal God. Joseph's life is one based on an awareness of God that gives importance and mean- ing to his existence. He is at once the humble recipient of divine The Birmingham Temple will gifts and the exalted human be- present reviews by Rabbi Sher- ing with whom the Creator of the win Wine and Sandra Altman of universe is intimately concerned. new books about Jewish culture Such a God-awareness is what and history. The reviews will be the rabbis have attempted to in- held at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 23, at still in all of us through the sys- the Birmingham Temple. On tem of the blessings we are Monday, Dec. 16, Sandy Altman bidden to recite and the obliga- will review Philip Roth's Sab- tions we have to pray periodi- bath's Theater. On Monday, Dec. cally. It is not enough to invoke 23, Rabbi Wine will examine The God's blessing only when we face Holocaust, the French and the tragedy, but rather as an ongo- Jews by Susan Zuccotti. Each lecture will be followed ing fact of our existence that we by discussion with the reviewer are dependent upon; and we are the recipients of God's grace and and the audience. Admission is mercy. Such a perception of re- $3 for members; $4 for non-mem- bers. For information, call the Eliezer Cohen is rabbi of Birmingham Temple, (810) 477- Miketz, continues the saga JPI Plans For Chanukah Temple Offers Book Reviews Congregation Or Chadash. 1410.