Good Luck to our etroit Athletes at the accabi Games /Travel Marblehead, Massachusetts Is The Yachting Capital RUTH ROVNER Special To The Jewish News up look at the rocky ledges. With boats bobbing in the water, and the flags of the yacht clubs flapping in the breeze, the harbor was a colorful sight; we understood why it's one of the most frequently painted New England scenes. It was just a short drive to Temple Emanu El at 393 Atlantic Avenue, a spacious brick building surrounded by gardens and near the ocean. Inside, we admired the large sculpt- ed Tree of Life in the lobby. The sanc- tuary seats almost 300 worshippers. Especially noteworthy were the intri- cately designed menorah, Torah crown and eternal light, all created by New England sculptor Alfred Ducca. This Reform congregation now numbers 610 families, the largest Reform congregation on the North Shore. Rabbi David Meyer conducts Shabbat services Friday evenings, with rom high on a hill, the view of Marblehead harbor was dazzling. Boats of all sizes — sailboats, speed- boats, sleek yachts — dotted the water of Massachusetts Bay. The dramatic rocky ledges that look almost like marble give the town its name. For good reason this picture-post- card town on the North Shore of Massachusetts Bay is known as the yachting capital of the Bay State. It can take up to eight years to get a mooring in this desirable harbor. Within an area of just four square miles, there are five yacht clubs. But Marblehead has many attrac- tions besides its yachts. They include an old town with distinctive architec- ture, a town hall with a famous painting, and the special ambiance of a place so closely identified with water. Moreover, Jewish life flourishes here, even though Jews number only 1500 in a population of about 21,000. Jewish sites include a Jewish community cen- ter with full facilities, including a large outdoor pool and two mod- ern synagogues, one of them with a patio overlooking the ocean. The town hall of Marblehead is Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead, Mass. an Oneg Shabbat afterwards. The a stately brick Victorian building Conservative congregation, Temple housing, along with varied exhibits about Marblehead, Archibald Sinai, is just a half mile away. Situated Willard's famous painting Spirit of high on a hill, it is surrounded by a 76 rock garden. Two other Jewish sites are also on this hill: the Jewish Communi- Other exhibits focused on Marble- head's history. It was founded over ty Center and the Hillel day school. All three buildings are beautifully 300 years ago when five fishermen landscaped and overlook the ocean. from England came here to fish for cod. Ever since, it has a long and Besides its ocean view, this temple had many impressive design details. proud maritime history, and Abbot In Founders Hall, the temple's lobby, Hall had varied reminders of this. we admired the un-usual three dimen- For instance, there is a portrait of sional menorah, made of Lucite, brass, General John Glover, who headed the copper and stainless steel. It was cre- Marblehead Mariners regiment dur- ated by local artist and congregant ing the American Revolution. It was Leslie Fahn Rosenberg. Another high- this regiment that led the famous light of Founders Hall is the wall winter crossing of the Delaware River. mural showing Moses going up to the Walking along narrow streets on top of Mount Sinai. This was painted hills above the hal-bor we saw shin- by the late Samuel Lundy of New gled Colonial-style houses painted in York City. In a separate case of etche pastel colors, often with decorative glass was a Torah rescued during the doors. To preserve the character of Holocaust from Eastern Europe. the old town, the colors and many Services are held daily, both morn- other design derails of historic homes ing and evening, with Shabbat ser- are strictly regulated by the local his- vices on Friday evening and Saturday torical commission. morning. Rabbi Jonas Goldberg offi- Descending to the harbor, we ciates. Li stopped at Front Street to get a close- - Jewish Community Center Maccabi Games Detroit • August 1 98 OSCHERWITZ) Glatt Kos Ws 4st r- >171 J Official Sponsor of the Maccabi Games rmno Sri rwurnm Under the Supervision of Rabbi Moshe Soloveichik Proudly Served at the Maccabi Games (6,44,42,, Table Pads Now! 50% off Specifically measured and made to fit your table. Choose fro wide selection of colors and textures to fit your protection ne •S244 ,X99te 88 • 232 • 6303 ask for Melinda Music Dancina Entertainment For your Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Corporate Affair contact WENDY ROGELLI (248) 683-2534 NOUVQAUTE- InViewiView%•.%%V.PAPAIWW."••••.%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%•61% , Complimentary manicure with pedicure with JODI ;,• first time clients only sm THE CLAYMOOR 29260 Franklin Road • Southfield Suite 125 248-358- 1 234 11 51 0.1.0.1 W6WWWWW.11111•11 MMEWANI WANW 8/14 1998 102 Detroit Jewish News