6 MONTH CD Staff Noteboo Red Cross last month informing him that they may have found his sister after 61 years, is still waiting to hear from her ("What's Eating Harry The presentation of a Book of Praw?" May 26, page 17) Memories will highlight Young Israel While Praw initially thought a fam of Oak Park's Day of Appreciation for ily reunion was near, the woman Rabbi Steven and Yael Weil. insisted her family died in the war an The tribute ceremony will take she didn't want further contact. place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at According to Red Cross protocol, Yeshivat Akiva, 21100 W. 12 Mile rules of confidentiality forbid the Road, in Southfield. release of information that could After nearly six years here, Rabbi locate his sister. Weil will become senior rabbi at Beth Since then, Praw has forwarded Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills, three family portraits to the woman t Calif , in early August. Both he and prove otherwise, but the waiting is his wife will return for the Day of taking a toll. Appreciation and to participate that Talking to a reporter June 18 on day in a Young Israel of Inside Detroit, a Channel Oak Park member's wed- 62 program, a frustrated ding. Praw, reduced to tears, The Book of Memories retold his story. will include the names of Barbara O'Neill, Praw's all tribute sponsors: spon- Red Cross caseworker, sai sorships run $36, $100, a letter was sent to tell the $180 or $360. All spon- woman the pictures were sors will be entitled to on their way. two seats at the tribute "They didn't want to sen ceremony, which will Rabbi Steven and the pictures right away," said include Detroit Jewish Yael Weil O'Neill. "It would be too communal leaders. much of a shock. We don't The Weils have been want to give anyone heart instrumental in building failure over this, and it is bridges of understanding heart rending." between the Orthodox community and the more — Harry Kirsbaum liberal streams of Judaism. Under Rabbi Weil, Young Israel of Oak Park has become the largest Orthodox congre- gation in Michigan with Judge Sandra Silver has 260 families. resigned from the Oakland Said congregant Esther County Probate Court Sherizen: "Rabbi and bench after 12 years because Mrs. Weil, in the few of heart problems. Her resig Harry Praw years that they have lived nation was effective July 1. here, have become a sig- "I have enjoyed my past nificant part of the fabric of Jewish life 12 years of service as a probate and in Detroit." domestic relations judge and wish to Event proceeds will be used to ded- extend my warmest wishes to each and icate part of the synagogue's planned every member of the 6th Judicial new sanctuary in the Weils' behalf Circuit bench," Silver wrote in her res- Construction will begin this month ignation letter to Chief Circuit Judge on a major renovation of the syna- Barry Howard. gogue's 10 Mile Road building. For "I have also appreciated the cour- tribute sponsorship information, call tesy and concern displayed by all staff Young Israel, (248) 967-3655. members of the Oakland County — Robert A. Sklar Probate and Circuit Court, and for their support during my illness." Gov. James Blanchard appointed Silver, 65, to the judgeship in 1988. "She was a brilliant and sensitive jurist and I regret that her health would not permit her to continue," Judge Howard told the Oakland Press. Harry Praw, the Holocaust survivor who received a call from the American — Robert A. Sklar Wells To Receive Book Of Memories MONEY MARKET WITH RATES THIS BIG WHO NEEDS A GIMMICKY HEADLINE? Visit our brand new headquarters and branch in Farmington Hills, or call 1 800 421 Bank to discover the bank where personal service - - - and BIG RATES are Paramount. BRANCH 1732 West Maple Road Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 723-4800 FAX (248) 723-4848 HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9-6, SAT. 9-12 MAIN OFFICE / BRANCH 31000 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-7600 FAX (248) 538-7580 HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9 - 6 PARANIOUNT BANK Your Hometown Bank FDIC INSURED *Annual Percentage Yield for balances of 5500 minimum. **Annual Percentage Yield for balances of 52,500 minimum. www.paramountbank.com BASSONOVA SALE! Cy Lisnov 7/14 2000 20 1-696 to Hoover, Right on Hoover, Left on Ten Mile one bik, Right on Gibson •Sweater Sets $100 •$50 White Wool Blazers •Poly Cotton Pants $25 • Fibranet $50 Rhinestone Zipper Sweaters Long Sleeve $85 • Short Sleeve $75 New Flat Front Pants New Fall Novelties EVERY SATURDAY I 0 am.- 4 p.m. COMFORT INN • FARMINGTON HILLS (12 Mile just East of Orchard Lake Rd.) (248) 471-9220 Mon-Fri call (810) 754-6360 MON.-FRI. I p.m. to 5 p.m. Judge Leaves Probate Bench . - Still In Search Of His Sister