184 IRA KAUFMAN (1896 - 1986) Ira Kaufman established a legacy of service, compassion and trust with the Detroit Jewish community which remains unsurpassed. Shirley Cash, 70, Real Estate Broker Shirley Cash, 70, of Novi, died March 6. Ms. Ms. Cash is survived by her daughters and Cash got her real estate license in 1958 and sons-in-law, Janice and Ken Franks of Red- opened her own business in ' ford, Tammy Cash and Robert 1963. Ms. Cash was the Lutren of Farmington Hills; founder and owner of Shirley son and daughter-in-law, Cash Realty Inc. in Novi. At its Stephen and Lori Cash of Novi; first location in Oak Park, the grandchildren, Daniel, Robert company had an all-female and Michael Cash, Jordan and work force, all of whom were Brittany Lutren; brother, brokers. "She was a real pio- Arnold Cohen. She was the neer for a woman in the real dear sister of the late Dorn Co- estate field," said her son hen. Stephen. Interment at Adat Shalom Ms. Cash was also host of a Memorial Park. Contributions cable television show in south- may be made to the Rose Can- west Oakland County; "Cash cer Center at William Beau- Talks" was broadcast weekly. Shirley Cash mont Hospital, 3601 West 13 She was a member of the Ro- Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI tary. Club in Novi and the Novi Chamber of 48073; or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Commerce. She was a supporter of the Children, PO Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631. Shriners. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. MARILYN JOYCE BED- NARSH, 71, of West Bloom- field, died March 5. She is survived by her sons, Glenn Bednarsh of West Bloomfield, Jeffrey Bednarsh of West Bloomfield; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and David Shelton of West Bloomfield; grandchildren, Keith, Angie, Sarah and Robby. Mrs. Bed- narsh was the beloved wife of the late Max M. Bednarsh. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Soci- ety, 17100 West Ten Mile Rd, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48076; or to a charity of one's choice. Services and interment at Workmen's Circle Cemetery in Mt. Clemens. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. t some points in all our lives, we've walked together, hand in hand, in support and understanding. At THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, we have offered helping hands to the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years. Throughout the generations, The IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has extended our hand as a symbol of compassion. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER PURIM PARCEL PROJECT ARIA BERMAN, 86, of Oak Park, died March 8. He is survived by his wife, Maria; son and daughter-in- law, Sam and Kathleen Geller of Brighton, Mich.; grand- daughter, Naomi Geller. Contributions may be made to Shaarit Haplayta (Holocaust Survivors) or to a charity of one's choice. Interment at Hebrew Memo- rial Park. Services and arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. J.E.F.F. (Jewish Experiences for Families), a division of the Agency for Jewish Education, is sponsoring the Purim Parcel Project on sun- day, March 16 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In his instruction to the Jews, Mordechai told them to make Purim "days...of sending portions one to another and gifts to the poor." Join your friends and neighbors in this celebration. Get involved in any of these four ways: • Make parcels at home—include fresh or kosher packaged candy, snacks and nuts. • Drop off your parcels at the Agency for Jewish Education in south- field, or either Jewish Community Center (West Bloomfield or Oak Park) • Make parcels with us at the Agency for Jewish Education—everyone welcome, singles and families • Deliver parcels to the homebound, senior shut-ins, Yad Exra, newcom- ers to Detroit, Jewish New Americans and many others •MILDRED MILLER BROMET, 76, of Southfield, died March 7. She is survived by her step- daughter and stepson-in-law, Avis and George Warren of West Bloomfield; nieces and nephews, Ronald and Leslie Miller of West Bloomfield, Gary and Sandy Miller of West Far more information, call J.E.F.F. at (810) 354-1050. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 150._ 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 Il Bloomfield, Margo and Larry Jacobson of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Mrs. Bromet was the loving sister of the late Meyer Miller. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Ser- vices and interment were held at Beth Tefilo Emanuel Ceme- tery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. CELL DAVIS, 86, of South- field, died March 6. She is survived by her hus- band, Ben Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Marcia Davis of Walled Lake; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Lau- ra Davis, Michelle and Stuart Newman; great-grandchildren, Menachem, Moshe, Eliyahu, Naftoli, Tzipporah, Levi, Hadassah; stepgreat-grandchil- dren, Amber, Leigha, Tyler, Nicklas. Contributions may be made to Yeshivah Darchai Torah, 21550 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Inter- ment at Hebrew Memorial Park. Services and arrange- ments by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. HARRY FREEDLAND, 91, former Detroiter of North Mia- mi, died March 7. Mr. Freed- land was in the automotive supply and manufacturing business. He was also an entre- preneur and philanthropist. His first job was working for Henry Ford Sr. He was a mem- ber of Temple Israel and was very supportive of both Jewish and non-Jewish charities. Mr. Freedland is survived by his wife, Ruth Freedland; daughters, Darryle Freedland of Florida, Barbara Freedland; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Freed- land of Bloomfield Hills; grand- children, Michael, David and James Freedland, Nicolle For- rest, Jennifer Ross; brothers and sister-in-law, Nyman and Gloria Freedland of Franklin, Benjamin Freedland of Miami. Interment at Star of David Cemetery in Florida. Contribu- OBIT page 147 Issue Highlights DETROIT/ 7 A handful of professionals search out your Jewish past. THE SCENE/ 50 Older singles create options for dating in the community. CLOSE UP / 56 Why people are so drawn to the "heart" of Lubavitch. ENTERTAINMENT/80 First he played an Orthodox Jew. Now he's a survivor. Full contents on page 5