Are ri lagtt curietty. HELPING JEWISH FAMILIES GROW For our youngest readers: Publisher Arthur Horwitz Editor Elizabeth Applebaum Art Director Debbie Schultz Contributing Writers Lynne Konstantin Mark Lichterman Diane Schaefer Jill Davidson Sklar Copy Editors/Proofreaders Phillip Applebaum Lynne Konstantin Gail Zimmerman Photographers Daniel Lippitt Business Manager Marianne B. Taylor Production Manager Curtis DeLoye Assistant Production Manager 0 ne of my favorite memories of my great-grandpar- ents, Max and Tillie Kaplan, has to do with a visit we made to Michigan more than 20 years ago. We were living in Missouri at the time. My great-grandpar- ents, founders of the Work- men's Circle here, were distance so keenly as since I had children. Fortunately, my mother makes a remarkable effort to keep in touch with Yitzhak and Adina. She sends presents, calls regularly, writes letters, and mails us plane tickets to visit her each summer. When my daughter was tiny there was nothing she loved more than to Gayle Baldi Production Nancy Cameron, Cathy Ciccone, Marla Cooper, Leslie Joseph, Ralph Orme, Holly Piskie Accounting Manager Linda McCarthy Office Staff Heather Bondy, Kari Horenstein, Tobie Kuppe, Sue Maniloff, Susie Sherman, Brigette Thompson Tillie Kaplan with great- granddaugh- ters Rebecca (now 25) and Elizabeth (now much older). Saturday, Jan. 18--11 am & Sunday, Jan. 19--1 pm THE CAT IN THE HAT. Meet the fantastic feline favorite! For Kids ages 3-300. Sunday, January 26--1 pm. LILY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE PARTY. We're holding a party for Lilly, star of Kevin Henkes new picture book, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and other Henkes favorites. Stories, games, and treats! For older kids: Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 pm Wild Wednesday presents: ROALD DAHL'S REVOLTING RHYMES. Roald Dahl adds his own special twist to traditional fairy tales that make children laugh out loud. Join storyteller Laura Kamienny as she tells us how Goldilocks & the Three Bears "is actually a book about a brazen little crook." And be prepared to laugh! For kids 7 -12 years old. For Adults: Sunday, January 26 -- 3:00 pm A "SECOND LOOK" AT HAMLET As Hamletreturns to the silver screen, join discussion leader Cappy Beins for a discussion of the history of Hamletin performance. Refreshments will be served & a raffle will be held for free movie passes! To find out more, call or drop by and Wad be glod to give you one of OUT monthly colendois or put you on our moiling list FIND OUT. BORDERS Consumer Marketing Manager BOOK SHOP Deborah Cherrin BIRMINGHAM 31150 SOUTHFIELD RD AT 13 MILE (810) 644-1515 Fulfillment Supervisor Paula Smith Marketing Manager Illana P. 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POSTMAS- TER: SEND CHANGES TO: DETROIT JEWISH NEWS, 27676 FRANKLIN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48034. ©COPYRIGHT 1996 DETROITJEWISH NEWS residents of the Federation Apartments in Oak Park. My great-grandmother served us tea and cookies, then we all played a game called "Perfection." The object was to fit a myriad of small, plastic shapes into their appropriate slots within 60 seconds, at which point they all pop up and out and fly everywhere. My brother and sister, quite young at the time, could not get enough of it. Though my great-grandparents were well into their 80s, they were gra- cious enough to play along, time and again. They were un- usually thoughtful, patient and kind people. I think often of my great- grandparents and how much I wish my children could have known them. All my grandpar- ents are gone, too. My hus- band's parents are no longer living. Both my parents live in Missouri. Never have I felt the snuggle in bed with her grand- mother at night. Now, she comes home from school with little notes she has written: "I love Mommy and Daddy and Yitzhak" and "I love Aunt Bec- ca" and "I love Grandma and Grandpa." This month's cover story, by the author of The Long Dis- tance Grandparent, is all about how grandparents can stay in touch with their gandsons and granddaughters far away. It is filled with great ideas and sug- gestions — don't miss it. Also be sure to take a look at new ways to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the holiday of the trees, and check out the terrific recipe from our guest chef on "Try It, You'll Like It." Elizabeth Applebaum Editor Sleep • Study • Storage The Windjammer II collection by Lexington. A great space saver, an amazing number of combinations are possible using relatively few pieces. Its lifestyle possibilities are out of this world! Y€UNG FURNITURE 17027 Kercheval • Grosse Pointe • (313) 881-7227