ommunity COMMUNITY 1"1,2 from page 45 A Successful Approach To Personal Growth & Family Development Presented by Rabbi LaiD1 Wolf Mitzvah Candles For Students In an effort to recognize students who perform at least six hours of their com- munity mitzvah requirements at Yad Ezra prior to their bar/bat mitzvah, the • kosher food pantry will present these students with a Yad Ezra Candle. The specially designed candle can be lit at the candle-lighting ceremony at their celebration in recognition of their mitzvah, and serve as a reminder of those less fortunate in our commu- nity who need our help. To sign up for this opportunity or for information, call Yad Ezra, (248) • 548-3663. Contributions Aid Hungry Metro Detroiters can help to feed hungry men, women and children in our community. Forgotten Harvest, metro Detroit's only prepared and per- /- ishable food rescue program, sponsors a "Have a Heart" program. Participants may see contributions doubled: Gifts of $25 or more received between Feb. 4 and Feb. 14, may be eligible for matching funds, up to $1 million dollars. To help Forgotten Harvest, send contributions to 21711 West Ten Mile, • Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48075. For information, call (248) 350-3663. Alumni Plan Lunch Meetings Gamma Kappa Chi Fraternity alumni will continue 12:30 p.m. luncheon meetings each Thursday during • February at the Relish restaurant. • A theater party is being planned. For information, call Art Maniker, (248) 557-7105, or Hans Weinmann, (248) 661-0619. Reception Honors Rabbi Olshin The rosh yeshiva of the Lakewood Yeshiva, Ray Yeruchim Olshin, will be honored at a special reception 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Joseph Nusbaum, 15041 Burton, Oak Park. Rabbi Boruch Levin, executive director of the Hebrew Memorial Chapel, will be master of ceremonies. BBYO Plans Conclave, Dance Michigan Region BBYO will sponsor two Young Leadership Conclaves (YLC), Feb. 6-8 and Feb. 27-March 1. Each weekend program will be held at the BBYO Milan Conference Center in Belle River, Ontario, Canada. YLCI coordinators are Jonathan Shaye of Marx AZA and Samantha Cohen of Disraeli BBG; YLC2 coordinators are Adam Cresch of Jolson AZA and Miriam Lieberman of Ruach BBG. Shira BBG will present its annual Matzah Ball dance, "Planet Hollywood," 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Maple/Drake Jewish Community Center. The program includes dancing, raffle and prizes, food and games, buddy pictures. Flowers will be on sale for Valentine's Day. Admission is $6 or $5 with a canned good. Michigan Region Board of Directors will hold its monthly meet- ing 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Maple/Drake. For information, call the BBYO Chapter Service Center, (248) 788-0700. Liturgical Music Is Discussed Troy-based Congregation Shir Tikvah will host a lecture on Jewish music, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at a congre- gant's home in Oak Park. The lecture, titled "How Early Jewish Liturgical Music was Influenced by the Time in Which It was Developed," is part of Shir Tikvah's adult education program. Dr. Martin Herman, a retired musi- cology professor from Wayne State University, will focus on medieval and 17th century music and will bring tapes and CDs to illustrate his points. Refreshments will be served. For information about the lecture or for directions, call the temple administra- tor, (248) 619-9669. Habonim Plans `Summer' Party Habonim will hold a summer party 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Yaari home, 7154 Heather Heath Lane, West Bloomfield. The party is for everyone from 8-16 years old. For information, call Roey Phillips, (248) 399-1650, or Sara Canning, (248) 353-4228. Founder & Director of the Institute for Jewish Development. Melbourne, Australia Guest lecturer at the International Convention on Transpersonal Psychology. HARNESSING THE POSITIVE IN ANGER Learn practical meditative exercises for: REDUCING INNER STRESS • RESOLVING TENSION IN RELATIONSHIPS GAINING MASTERY OVER NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ACHIEVING INNER BALANCE & HARMONY Sunday, February 22, 1998 - 7:30 PM Jewish Community Council - Max Fisher Building 6735 Telegraph Rd. - Bloomfield Hills Admission: $5 For more information call: (248) 855-2910 Sponsored by: "1- World Wide Financial rr- Tom ". Custom Drape ry Salo The subtle elegance of 118" Seamless Sheer Fabrics SHOP-AT-HOME 1-800-444-3983 Monday thru Friday 9-5:30 • Saturday 9-3 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH Buy Now Pay Later *see store for details TRUST YOUR NEXT CATERED AFFAIR TO THE FINEST KOSHER CATERER 0 We Cater At • Weddings 0 0 Most • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Synagogues, • Showers 0 0 Temples, • Banquets Hotels • Anniversaries KOSHER and the Halls • Reunions CATERERS Of Your • Birthdays Choice • Etc. CLASSIC CUISINE Approved by Council of Orthodox Rabbis JEWEL PHILIP TEWEL Food and Beverage Director (810) 6614050 Farmington Hills, Michigan (! 1:/ ;14N aktFinaectvzowsst hit lAff! r 2/6 1998 47