HAVE A
CHILD
WITH A
DISABILITY?
YOU ARE
NOT ALONE.

JARC's Children and
Family Division

Incorporating the Keshet Program

Is here for

YOU

Jarc is proud to announce the
expansion of its services to children
with any disability and their families.

WE OFFER

• Parent to parent networking

• In-home respite care

• Life planning based on the
needs of the child and the
family

• Resources and referrals

• Social opportunities for the
whole family

• Newsletter with information
of interest to parents

• Informational forums

• Support groups

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, March 25 and
Wednesday, April 1 7:00 p.m.

JARC office

"Advocating at Your Child's
Individual Education Plan" by
Katrina Moye of United Cerebral
Palsy, an advocacy agency for
people with disabilities.

Tuesday, April 28 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation at the
home of Judy Miller. An oppor-
tunity for parents to discuss issues
regarding their children.
The focus will be on

dealing with adolescents.

Monday, May 11 7:00 p.m.

JARC office

"Accessing the CMH System"

-Including Children's Waivers-

Presented by CMH Children's
Division staff.

Tuesday, May 19 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation at the
home of Michelle Brodman. An
opportunity for parents to discuss
issues regarding their children.
The focus will be on

sibling relationships.

We Provide what no one person or
family can do alone. A sense of security.
The knowledge that someone will
always care...for a lifetime.
•• •
OUR THANKS TO THE GENEROUS
SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED,
TO DATE, $4.2 MILLION TOWARD THE
JARC ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN.

PLEASE JOIN US. CALL 248-3524272

3/20
1998

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Community

Civil War
And Jewry

Seth Korelitz, executive director of the
United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaism-Michigan Region and a
Ph.D. candidate in Jewish history at
Brandeis University, will conclude his
four-part Eilu Eilu adult study series
"American Jewry During the Civil
War" with a lecture titled "On the
Home Front," 8-9 p.m. Wednesday,
March 25, at Hillel Day School,
32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington
Hills.
In this final lecture, Korelitz will
discuss the life and times of Juda P.
Benjamin (who was known as "The
Jewish Confederate"), American
Judaism as a reflection of Civil War
themes and the effects of the Civil
War on America's Jews.
There is a tuition charge of $5 for
members of the sponsoring organiza-
tions; $7 per session for others.
Advance registration is not required.

JPM Events
For March

Cafe Europa will meet 12:45 p.m.
Monday, March 23, at the Jewish
Community Center in Oak Park.
Donations will be accepted.
The Freylekhe Frayndt, and ensem-
ble of women singers, will entertain
with Yiddish songs 1 p.m. Thursday,
March 26, at JPM. There is a charge
for lunch, but no charge for the con-
cm.
The Center Forum, a Thursday
morning group, is open to anyone
interested in subjects that help seniors
in their everyday lives, 10:30 a.m. at
the JPM.
The Jimmy Prentis Morris build-
ing will accept all small household
objects to resell at a flea market in
the near future. Money from. the sale
will be contributed to the develop-
mentally disabled at the Jewish Com-
munity Center and JARC (Jewish
Association for Residential Care).
For information, call Harriet Gel-
fond, (248) 626-6624, or drop items
off at the purple desk.

Older Singles
Plan Dance

Temple Israel's Singles Extension
Group will host Jewish singles 50 and
over at "Swing Into Spring" 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, at Temple Israel.
Bagels, fixings, beverages will be
offered. Dancing to Wally Duda's
music. Cost is members $9; non-
members $12.
For information, call Lillian Kauf-
man, (248) 661-2385, or Barbara
Ginsburg, (248) 353-7261.

Temple Treasures
Host Speaker

Dr. Ronald Trunsky will be the fea-
tured speaker at the upcoming lun-
cheon meeting of the Temple Israel
Treasures noon Wednesday, March 25,
at the temple. His topic will be "An
Anachronism — Physicians, Patients
and House Calls."
There is a charge. For reservations
and information, call the Temple Israel
office, (248) 661-5700.

Women To Work
Meeting Set

Homemakers who have been out of the
work force for an extended period and
need a job are invited to attend a Jewish
Vocational Service (JVS) Women To
Work information meeting, 10-11:30
a.m. Thursday, March 26, at JVS,
29699 Southfield Road, Southfield.
The meeting will provide an overview
of the JVS Women to Work program,
designed to help those who have lost
their source of income following separa-
tion, divorce, death or disablement of a
spouse.
For information, call JVS, (248) 559-

5000.

Federation
Museum Tour

Jewish singles and couples in their 30s
and 40s are invited to join the Jewish
Federation Avenues program for a visit
to the Museum of African-American
History 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26.
Following a docent-led half-hour
tour, participants will have an opportu-
nity to browse through the museum on
their own. The museum documents 400
years of African and African-American
history through exhibits of art, crafts
and technology.
There is a charge. Refreshments will
be served. Bus transportation to the
museum will be provided. Reservation
deadline is Monday, April 13.
For an invitation or information,
contact Jodi Berger at Federation, (248)
203-1486.

Psychologist
Slates Talk

Jewish Federation Women's Campaign
and Education Department will present
a program in its Food for Thought series
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at
Knollwood Country Club.
Dr. Robert Handelsman, psychologist
and marriage and family therapist, will
speak on "Getting the Love You Want."
Dr. Handelsman is executive director
of the Center for Contemporary Psy-
chology, an outpatient psychiatric clinic.
He specializes in relationship therapy.
Breakfast will be served. Admission
fee is $12. Reservation deadline is April
22. For reservations and information,
call Toni Hayes at Federation, (248)
642-4260.

Lecture Topic:
Passover In U.S.

In honor of Passover, Eilu Eilu will
present an adult learning event titled
"Passover: Made in America," featuring
Seth Korelitz, Ph.D. candidate in Jewish
history at Brandeis University and exec-
utive director of the United Synagogue
of Conservative Judaism-Michigan
Region, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at
Hillel Day School. This talk will exam-
ine the customs and culture of this Jew-
ish holiday in America.
It will be repeated 8 p.m Tuesday,
April 4, at Borders Books & Music,
30995 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington
Hills.
There is no charge, and reservations
are not required.

High School
Yearbook '98

The Jewish News will honor Michi-
gan's brightest Jewish high school
seniors in our "Cap and Gown"
supplement May 15. Deadline for
nominations is April 9.
Area high schools have been
asked to distribute our nominating
form to their eight Jewish students
with the highest unweighted grade
point averages (minimum 3.6
required).
If you feel you qualify but have
not been contacted, please check
with your counselor. Students living
outside Detroit's northwest suburbs
should contact Alan Hitsky at The
Jewish News, (248) 354-6060.

