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Jewish Parenting Center in West
Bloomfield and an African-American
Kwanzaa program by Orma Bradford
reakfast With Santa had been Hurlong of the Cathedral School in
Detroit. There also will
a decades-old
be an interactive puppet
tradition at
Chanuka
show, a disc jockey and
the Detroit
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surprise favors.
Institute of Arts under
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"I've asked the cura-
the sponsorship of the
tors
to list the works of
Founders Junior
art
that
show festive cele-
Council, but attendance
brations
or holiday
had been dwindling.
observances so families
Last year, the family
can move from the event
event had to be can-
to the galleries and intro-
celled when there was
duce
their
youngsters
to all the beauti-
absolutely no interest.
ful
art
that
captures
all
kinds of happy
That's when Franci Singer volun-
occasions,"
says
Singer.
She will attend
teered to be chairperson. A business-
the
brunch
with
her
husband,
Michael,
woman who has a degree in art history
and children, Harry, 5, and Annabel, 3.
from the University of Michigan,
Singer raised $5,000 as part of her
Singer did not want to lose an oppor-
planning, and projects that this event
tunity to introduce youngsters to the
beautiful masterpieces showcased at the will make money for the DIA. Seating
is available for 250.
museum.
"I feel that this is a real holiday
"I felt the idea of Breakfast With
celebration
for a community observ-
Santa was outdated and changed the
ing
many
kinds
of traditions,"
celebration to Breakfast With Santa,
Singer says. ❑
the Dancing Dreidel and Kwanzaa
Candle," Singer explains. "We must
make room for ethnic diversity and
cross-cultural interests." Chanuka
Breakfast With Santa, the
begins at sundown on Friday, Dec. 3.
Dancing Dreidel and Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an eight-day African-
Candle runs 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
American holiday that starts Dec. 26, a
Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Detroit
day after Christmas.
Institute of Arts. The charge is
During the family buffet brunch
$25 for adults; $15 for youngsters
running 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday,
age 3 and older; free for younger
Dec. 5, Singer has scheduled a tradi-
children. For reservations, call
tional visit from Santa, a short
(313) 833-0247.
Chanuka presentation by Janet Pont of
the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum

SUZANNE CHESSLER
Special to the Jewish News

Temple Israel Hosts Book Fair

The Temple Israel Book Fair will be
held from Sunday, Dec. 5, to
Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the temple,
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West
Bloomfield.
A first this year will be the
appearance of the Little Polar Bear
at noon Tuesday, Dec. 7, at a special
Chanuka event for children 6 and
younger. Children must be accompa-

nied by an adult. Call (248) 661-
5700 for reservations.
Borders Books of Farmington
Hills will be the fair vendor, says
Shirley Saltzman, co-chair.
Sale hours are Sunday, Dec. 5,
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 6,
11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 7,
11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec.
8, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.