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The outdoor program began with
a sing-along with Cantor Ralph
Goren, followed by the blessings
for Shabbat led by Rena Cohen,
assistant director of Beth Hayeled,
surrounded by 30 past and present

teachers.
Following a group recitation of
the haMotzi by the children in
attendance, directed by Janet Pont,
director of Shaarey Zedek's Eugene
and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Par-
enting Center in West Bloomfield,
the families scattered on blankets
and at tables for an outdoor Shab-

Beth Hayeled tradition,
Weintraub expressed opti-
mism for the program contin-
uing another 50 years.
Today's event, she said,
wasn't a big carnival
hoopla-hoopla — just a
magical moment in time." ri

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bat dinner.
Displayed at the event was an
acrylic-and-ink family tree created
by artist Marsha Clements along
with synagogue member Beth
Rubenstein. It was inscribed with
the names of 150 Shaarey Zedek
families. Beth Hayeled Director
Weintraub describes the tree as "a
trunk with powerful sayings from the
TOrah" and roots representing the
various buildings where the Beth
Hayeled has been housed.
Since 1948, when 90 families
applied for the first 30 places in
the nursery school, it has "served
as a model for integrated Judaic
and secular schools," says Rabbi
Irwin Groner. Established at a time
when "the idea of a
nursery school was not
prevalent," he says the
school has become "a
very special place in
the educational land-
scape of our communi-
ty.

Weintraub saw the
evening as "a warm,
friendly, freilich atmos-
phere of reminiscing"
by students and staff,
whom she described as
enduring in their care
and love of children.
Looking around at the
four-generation family
as well as other fami-
lies starting their own

From top to bottom:
Jeff and Nicole Kay, 21
months, are among the first
to set up blankets to ensure
a good spot for picnicking.

Cantor Ralph Goren and
Rabbi Joseph Krakoff warm
up the crowd with a song.

Beth Hayeled Director Rena
Weintraub lights the Shab-
bat candles joined by past

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1999

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and present teachers.

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Evan Silverstein, 10, shows
his under-the-leg Frisbee
delivery.