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September Events:

Russian Women's Health Program

October Events:

Succah Decoration by Yeshiva Beth Yehuda Students
Sinai Heritage Ball

ery, a swampy, Jurassic-like place filled
with the pterodactyl-looking herons
Ellyce Fields knows what it is like to
and their nests. A visit to the preserve
entertain teenagers. The mother of
is more of a half-day event but is free.
17-year-old twins and a 21-year-old,
* Jews and boats have had a connec-
she has been there and done that.
tion going back to Moses. So stick your
"The hardest thing about entertain-
Jewish guests in a boat and launch
ing them is that they want nothing to
them on a journey down Waterford
do with you," said Fields, author of
Oaks Wave Pool's new raft ride, (248)
Kids Catalog of Michigan Adventures
858-0918. Sort of a glorified water
and a Detroit News family entertain-
slide, the raft ride is one of the many
ment columnist.
activities teens can enjoy at the water
And, depending on their back-
park. Crafty hosts can turn the Shabbat
ground and lifestyle, they may not
experience into a fish and water theme
want to do something that is overtly
by serving a fish dinner Friday night
religious in nature. So bringing them
and continue the theme gastronomical-
to a service, even one that lauds their
ly by packing sea faring snacks of gold-
athletic achievements, may be a drag
fish crackers and gummy worms.
for the athlete and the host family.
* If views of the northern woods
But that doesn't mean that a little
don't thrill your guests, take them
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bit of Judaism can't be squeezed into a
south to the jewels of the urban jungle,
day brimming with seem-
namely the Detroit
ingly secular activities,
Institute of the Arts,
Fields says. By going with
(313) 833-7900.
traditional themes in
Home to many Jewish
Judaism like love and
artists and works with
respect for nature, rever-
numerous Jewish
ence for unique gifts and
themes, the DIA
talents, respect for history,
boasts the art of the
a family can plan a day of
pyramids, most done -01
fun with just the right
by early Egyptian
mix of Jewish content.
slaves, some of whom
One note to families:
were undoubtedly
Try to hook up with
Jewish. Also, pay spe-
other host families. The
cial attention to the
teens will be grateful for
Impressionists Gallery
the companionship of
and Modern Gallery
other athletes.
where the work of
Susan Solarz
"This will take the
many Jewish artists is
of Farmington Hills
pressure off of you
on display. For food
seeks answers at a
because the teenagers will
recent Maccabi meeting for
fare, the museum has
entertain each other," she
host families.
its own cafeteria or
said.
lunch at one of
Some suggestions:
Detroit's saloons or restaurants.
* Take your own bikes or rent some
* Team nature with science and
at the Kensington Metropark, (248)
head to the Detroit Science Center,
685-1561, or the Gallup Park Livery in
(313) 577-8400. On the way there, do
Ann Arbor, (734) 662-9319. Both
a quick tour of some of the landmarks
have good bike paths, bike and boat
of Detroit, pointing out the architec-
rentals and nature galore. Plan a Teva
ture of Albert Kahn or stopping by
walk through the hiking trails available
some of the old shuls. Once at the Sci-
at both locations. Pack a picnic lunch
ence Center, check out the inventions
of natural foods Jews may have eaten
and discoveries by Jewish scientists.
during journeys to enjoy on the
Cap the visit by catching a showing of
grounds at Kensington. Or pick one of
the IMAX film, Everest, on one of the
Ann Arbor's ethnic restaurants for
few IMAX screens in the country. The
lunch and pepper the lunch time con-
film is graphic and may not be suitable
versation with tidbits about the Jewish
for young children but it is popular
community in that country.
among teenagers. Call Tic.ketmaster,
* An alternate nature adventure that
(248) 645-6666, or the Science Cen-
is a little more local can be found in
ter's main number ahead of time for
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation's
tickets as it is a popular attraction.
nature preserve, (248) 738-2500, off
Pontiac Trail, 1.5 miles west of
Orchard Lake Road. Located on
The following is a list of local syna-
Arrowhead Road, the preserve boasts
gogues and temples planning special
bike paths the area's only heron rook-

Surviving Saturday

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