need to be
major discus-
sions about
his accepting
the honor
because of the
long-time
friendship and
mutual admi-
ration
between the
Jeff and Lila Lazarus
two men.
In October, supported Soiree on
the River. Lila was
Stella will
the master of cere-
become the
monies for this
first Christian
National Kidney
to be honored
Foundation benefit.
by the ZOA in
its 67 years of
holding the Balfour Concert. Noted
for his volunteer service, Stella has
been named Michigander of the Year
and received the Lifetime
Achievement in Volunteerism and the
State of Israel Independence Award.
Some of the ZOA supporters spot-
ted in the crowd included President
Joe Savin, Balfour Chair Sheldon
Freilich, Elisa Freilich, Shelly
Cooper, Gerry and Lois Gerenraich,
Ariela and Asa Shani, Phoebe and
Harris Mainster, Andrey Ilyasov,
Ariada Ilyasov, Anne Gonte Silver,
Mindy and Jerry Kaufman, Rosanne
and Sandy Duncan.
For ticket information for the
Balfour Concert, call the ZOA, (248)
569-1515.

River Soiree

"Soiree on the River," a benefit for
the National Kidney Foundation, was
held Aug. 18 overlooking the river at
Omni Detroit River Place Hotel.
More than 400 patrons attended
the event and enjoyed dinner, along
with live and silent auctions. "I was
overwhelmed by all of our support,"
said Mida Giragosian, an event co-
chair.

NCJW Meeting

The National Council of Jewish
Women Greater Detroit Section
presents its fall opening meeting 11
a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at
Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Steve
Roberts, a political columnist and
college professor, will be the guest
speaker.
- The executive committee includes
Linda Bloom, president; Bedonna
Perish, vice president; and Edie Broida
and Sissi Lapides, co-chairmen. For
information, call (248) 355-3300.

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