many young people to become involved
in the Jewish community. He cites many
examples where leaders in the Jewish
community first got involved in the
community through Saltsman's encour-
agement.
Mittelman said Saltsman is a true
leader who inspires others to follow his
path. "He is always the first to con-
tribute to a project and never withdraws
a contribution, even when his ideas were
not acted upon," Mittelman said.
At 91, Saltsman still works five days a
week at his office and regularly attends
daily prayers at synagogue regardless of
the weather.
"He is a father figure, friend and role
model to the whole Orthodox Jewish
community," said Rabbi Weil.

Irwin Shaw

Irwin Shaw has dedicated 70 years to
the development of the Detroit Jewish
community
through his var-
ious leadership
roles with local
Jewish organi-
zations.
Shaw served
as executive
director of the
Fresh Air
Society for
two decades
and was exec-
utive director of the Jewish
Community Center of Metropolitan
Detroit for 25 years. His accomplish-
ments at the JCC include creation of the
Detroit Jewish Book Fair in 1952, which
the Jerusalem Post has called "the mother
of all Jewish book fairs," and the innova-
tive hiring of an Israeli shaliach in 1965.
While at the JCC, Shaw started
Hebrew-language classes for teens
and adults in 1965 and English class-
es for Russian immigrants in 1972.
Both classes continue to be offered
today by the JCC at its D. Dan &
Betty Kahn Building in West
Bloomfield and the Jimmy Prentis
Morris Building in Oak Park.
Shaw's latest achievement was playing
an instrumental role in starting the
Institute for Retired Professionals, which
aims to provide retired people opportu-
nities to meet and study areas of com-
mon interest. The group is still growing.
"Irwin is, without a doubt, an indi-
vidual who has contributed to the life-
long Jewish learning experiences in our
community in a way that nobody else in
our community has ever achieved,"
wrote friend and JCC Executive Vice

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President Morton Plotnick.
Shaw graduated from the Detroit
public school system and the United
Hebrew Schools. He began his career in
the Jewish community as a teacher in
1928 at the Temple Beth El College of
Jewish Studies.
"I was raised in the community and
active in synagogue. All my work was in
the community and that's how I made
my living," Shaw said.

Beryl Winkelman

Friends describe Beryl Winkelman as a
woman dedicat-
ed to bettering
the lives of
women and
children
through her
work with
organizations
within the
Jewish and
secular com-
munity.

Winkelman said her mother was
her inspiration to be active in the com-
munity. "Even though she passed away
when I was 15 years old, she taught the
value of getting an education and using
that education to make an impact on
the community," Winkelman said.
In her long career of community ser-
vice, Winkelman notes her two favorite
accomplishments. The first came in
1962, when she and a half-dozen other
women researched and found a need
for a residential facility to serve Jewish
boys with emotional problems.
Winkelman persuaded the National
Council of Jewish Women to adopt the
project. Years later, Orchards Children's
Services has become the state's largest
foster care agency.
Winkelman's second favorite
achievement came about while she
was president of NCJW. Through the
organization's efforts, a kosher Meals
on Wheels program was born and
remains vibrant today.
Winkelman is a founding member
of the Sinai Hospital Guild and is
on the advisory council for the
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit Women's Campaign and
Education Department.
She has served on the boards of
Wayne Sate University's Merrill-Palmer
Institute and Hilberry Theater.
"Beryl leads with quiet dignity,
inspiring others to emulate her example
and follow her lead. She is a voice of rea-
son in debate and wise counsel to oth-

ers," wrote NCJW members.
"I consider myself a professional vol-
unteer. It's a privilege to serve my com-
munity. I always felt that all people have
an obligation to their community,"
Winkelman said.

Melba Winer

Melba Winer has dedicated her life to
melding the arts and education to create
awareness about Jewish history, tradi-
tions and values.
In the early 1950s, she established the
first Jewish-centered theater in Detroit at
the Jewish Community Center. The
Jewish
Ensemble
Theater saw
Winer regularly
perform, direct
and produce
productions
for many
years. Her
love for the
arts prompted
creation of
the Dance
Barn at Fresh Air Society.
"Together with her husband Sidney,
she established the Dance Barn and a
scholarship program for young people
interested in dance and drama. Today,
the Dance Barn is used year-around to
bring Jewish performing arts produc-
tions into the lives of our young peo-
ple," wrote Winer's sister, Esther Mintz.
Winer has had a special interest in
helping immigrant families acculturate
into American society. She was instru-
mental in working with the JCC in
establishing English-as-a-second-lan-
a uaa b e classes for Russian immigrants.
b
She continues to open her home to
many New American families, inviting
them to share in the High Holidays.
" A third-generation member of
Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Winer
remains active in the National
Council of Jewish Woman and
Hadassah. The past president of
Hadassah helped merge two branch-
es of the organization.
She is on the board of Fresh Air
Society, Sinai Hospital Guild, Merrill-
Palmer Institute and the Detroit
Institute of Arts.
"Her example of selfless service,
her warmth and hospitality, enthusi-
asm and drive have had an impact on
all those who have come in contact
with her. Through her participation
in Jewish and community volunteer •
programs, Melba has touched the
lives of thousands," Mintz said.

SZ Hosts
Rube Tribute

Esther and Cantor Sidney Rube will be
honored for 33 years of dedicated ser-
vice to Congregation Shaarey Zedek at a
special tribute/retirement dinner
Tuesday, May 25, at the synagogue.
Cantor Rube has served the Jewish
community of Detroit as a mohel for 20
years. He is a member of the Cantors
Assembly and the Cantors Council of
Detroit, in which he served as an officer
and president for eight years. He is also
the executive secretary of the Chevra
Kadisha of Congregation Shaarey
Zedek, ascertaining that the rituals of
burial are done with respect and dignity.
He also serves as executive secretary of
Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
Cantor Rube will assume the position
of cantor emeritus at the synagogue. The
couple are relocating to Boca Raton, Fla.
The dinner is co-chaired by Dr.
Richard Brown, past president of the
congregation, Anna M. Levin and Anita
Naftaly. Cantor Chaim Najman will
lead the program with a musical tribute.
For information, call Anna Levin,
(248) 356-2696.

Torah Lecture
At The JCC

The Henry and Delia Meyer's Memorial
Library will host Cantor Ben-Zion
Lanxner of Congregation B'nai David,
who will present a free lecture titled
"The Torah Was Not Given Only at
Mt. Sinai," 11 a.m. Monday, May 17,
in the library at the D. Dan and Betty
Kahn Jewish Community Center in
West Bloomfield.
Contact Julie Solomon, (248) 661-
7639, for information.

Get-Away
For Seniors

The Jewish Community Center of
Metropolitan Detroit will host its annu-
al Butzel Get-Away Monday, June 28,
through Sunday, July 4, for senior
adults.
Three kosher meals will be served
daily. A full activities program is provid-• (-
ed, including non-impact aerobics, line
dancing, crafts, boating, canoeing,
Judaic discussions, nature activities and a
Shabbat experience. Live entertainment
will be provided nightly.
The program is under the supervision
of Marilyn Wolfe. For information, call
Ms. Wolfe, (248) 661-7636.