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In the early years of Jewish
women's organizations, stay-at-home
young mothers sought something
worthwhile to do in the Jewish com-
munity. Today, young women focus
on careers and independent living.
Recognizing that '90s women have
"limited time" to volunteer, Levin
says, ORT is offering "affinity
groups, short-term projects" concen-
trated around a particular topic, like
books. That way, women don't have
to commit years; they can get
involved periodically, as they are
interested.
So why should young women be
interested in ORT? Levin can't count
the many reasons.

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From younger
women to
intergenerational
work with ORT.

To start with, "you feel real good
about helping other people," Levin
says. And members can see the results
of their hard work; many visit the
ORT schools in Chicago, Los
Angeles or Israel, where there are
waiting lists of students who want
entry into the well-regarded schools.
"One of our goals is to teach peo-
ple skills so they can be self-suffi-
cient." Meeting people who benefit
from ORT programs, like children in
lower-income areas, is gratifying, she
says.
ORT has a highly technological
bent, with Internet involvement. One
computer program, Navigating the
Bible, helps a child practice his bar
mitzvah Torah portion interactively
with the computer.
The group also offers opportuni-
ties for women to nationally network
with other women, says Levin, a
native Detroiter. "We're trying to find
what turns [young women] on, trying
to show how ORT can fit into their

lives." ❑

The next Ko-ach Chapter event
for young women will be
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m., at
Ken Levy Kickboxing on
Northwestern Highway. For
information, call Judy Berman,
'(248) 363-0171.

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Expanded cardio facilities
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Now

Special Construction Rates
$50/Month - individual
$85/Month - couple

The
Sports
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of West Bloomfield

6343 Farmington Rd.
(just north of Maple)

626-9880

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