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s there a wedding or bar
1 or bat mitzvah that
stands out in your memo-
ry? Or maybe it was a
meaningful funeral or joy-
OUS baby-naming. We
want to know about them
for our upcoming
2000/2001 JN
SourceBook.

Write a few lines (25
words or less) about an
extra special Jewish life-
cycle event that you've
attended (or given).

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Above: Mitzvah Day volunteers
listen to Yossi Stein of Oak Park
explain the needs of the Matzah
Factory.

Dworkin and Josh Cohen. On the
committee were high school students
from the various youth groups, such
as B'nai B'rith Youth Organization,
National Conference of Synagogue
Youth and National Federation of
Temple Youth. That allowed us to
bring in a more diverse group of
Jewish teens. Meeting with these peo-
ple brought a broader perspective on
how to arrange the April 9 event at
the Jewish Community Center in
West Bloomfield.
The Mitzvah Day was held to
show Jewish youth how the
Federation plays a role in the com-
munity. By increasing their awareness,
we hoped to raise money, which
would support the many services that
the Federation assists.
Students listened to a speaker from
the Jewish Association for Residential
Care as well as a man who has bene-
fited from JARC's services. The
Southfield-based Jewish Vocational
Service provided a simulation in

which teens were shown . how a
handicapped individual would
be aided in finding employ-
ment.
Perhaps the most fulfilling
experience was the tour of the
nearby Fleischman Residence,
led by Carol Rosenberg. She
explained how important it is
for the community to have programs
to help the elderly.
At the conclusion of the program,
the students were informed how their
donations, no matter how small,
would make an impact. And students
were told of the volunteer options
that are always available.
Although I feel this Mitzvah Day
was a success, it was the first one of
its kind. I hope this event will occur
annually, gathering support from
more teens each year and making
them feel that they can contribute
and make a difference as an integral
part of the community.
As Jewish people, it is necessary for
us to come together for the better-
ment of our community. This should
begin with our youth so we can carry
it dor le dor, from generation to gen-
eration. ❑

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the name of the person
whose event it was as well
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The Staff at

Barry K. — Salon

wishes you a wonderful

Passover season
and

Thanks you for your

continuous support.

Lre

Rachel Boyman, 17, daughter of Dr.
Ruth Boyman of West Bloomfield is a
senior at West Bloomfield High School.

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