IRA KAUFMAN (1896-1986) Ira Kaufman established a legacy of service, compassion and trust with the Detroit Jewish community which remains unsurpassed. Jeanette Fink, Interior Designer Jeanette Stewart Fink, 93, former De- troiter of Margate, Fla., died May 13. Mrs. Fink was an interior designer. She began her interior design business in the late 1930s with Century Furniture. She was a leading figure in Detroit's interior design industry for over 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Fink; sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey Stewart and Beverly Granitz of Boca Ra- ton, Fla., Richard and Melanie Stewart of West Bloomfield; grandson, Michael Stew- art; brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Goldie Rothenberg of San Diego, Calif.; sis- ter, Hilda Etienheimer of Bloomfield Hills. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Ameri- can Heart Association, 16310 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Jeanette Fink Hsu 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 SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEW CITIZENS 7:00 P.M. AT TEMPLE ISRAEL, MAY 27, 1997 More than 300 people will take the oath to become US citizens in a ceremony at Temple Israel, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 1997. Michigan's US Senator, Spencer Abraham, Chairman of the Senate Sub-committee on US immigration is the guest speaker. The oath will be administered by US District Judge Bernard Freidman and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by veterans representing various ethnic communities. The ceremony also includes a musical selection and a reception featuring international pastries. This event is sponsored by the Detroit Coalition for Responsible Immigration Policy; Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services; Association of Chinese Americans; Chaldean Federation of America; Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit; Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development; Indian American Forum for Political Education and New Detroit, Inc: For io nf r toLyetlizzi l , emasi e n ucanlItyTeeonipinleclisi510468)2656y3 .700, THE I RA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 142 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Thlephone: 248.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325. 7 1 05 Endowment Fund Is Established An endowment fund has been established in the memory of Marilyn (Pershin) Weisberg, who passed away in March. The fund will assist women of need who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The fund will be managed by the Marin General Hospital Foundation in Marin County in northern California, where Ms. Weisberg resided. Contribu- tions may be made to Marilyn's Fund, Marin General Hospital Foundation, 5 Bon Air Road, Ste. 217, Larkspur, CA 94939. HATTIE BLUMENAU, 92, of Boca Raton, Fla., died May 17. Mrs. Blumenau was a personal secretary for a Federation pres- ident and retired at the age of 82. She was a graduate of the Detroit Business Institute. Mrs. Blumenau also was an honorary member of Congrega- tion Shaarey Zedek. She is survived by her step- daughter and stepson-in-law, Janice and Avery Fried; five grandchildren; many loving great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Goldsmith of Novi. Mrs. Blumenau was the beloved wife of the late Aaron J. Blu- menau. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribu- tions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Contributions may be made DAVID J. CAPLAN, 64, of Bloomfield Hills, died May 15. to the Florida Historical Soci- Mr. Caplan was the vice presi- ety Library, 1320 Highland dent and account executive for Ave., Melbourne, FL 32935. Internment at Oakview Ceme- Merrill Lynch and was with Merrill Lynch for 35 years. He tery in Royal Oak. Services and arrangements by Hebrew was a graduate of the Univer- Memorial Chapel. sity of Michigan. Mr. Caplan was also a member of Temple OBIT page 139 , Beth El. He is survived by his wife, Carole Caplan; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Avi Bernstein of Chicago, Jane and Daniel Och of New York; grandchildren, Jessica, Jamie and Jordyn Bernstein, Joshua, Alison and Andrew Och; sister DETROIT / 8 and brother-in-law, Rhoda Childhood classmates Lou and Ben Aronsohn of Boca reunite Pasteur grads to Raton, Fla. Mr. Caplan was the dear brother of the late benefit school. Stanley "Skip" Caplan. Inter- ment at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be THE SCENE / 62 made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, 18831 West 12 Mile Judaism celebrates soul Road, Lathrup Village, MI mates and God's role in the 48076. Arrangements by the pairing. Ira Kaufman Chapel. Issue Highlights CELIA CHAPIN, 81, of Mer- ritt Island, Fla., died May 15. She is survived by her hus- band, Herman Chapin; daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Debra and Dr. Nick Wynne of Rock- ledge, Fla., Elaine and Evan Wilner of Wilmington, Del.; sister, Nora Gale of California; grandchildren, Jonathan Te- icher, Laura Teicher and Joe Bonnell, Noah Teicher, Joshua Teicher; great-granddaughter, Molly. CLOSE UP / 68 Detroit teens on the March of the Living learn unity lesson. ENTERTAINMENT/76 Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan talks about his band, cats, Neil Young. Full contents on page 5