Happy Holidays

Genetic Testing
and Confidentiality

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Elizabeth M. Petty, M.D.

Medical Geneticist

Kara J. Milliron, M.S.

Genetic Counselor

Karen A. Johnson, M.S.

Genetic Counselor

Wednesday, October 18, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Livonia West Holiday Inn

(on 6 Mile Road just east of 1-275,

near Laurel Park Shopping Mall)

This event is free of charge.

Researchers using the latest technology have recently mapped

the entire human genome. Testing for genetic mutations

related to cancer is increasing. But are the results confidential?

U-M experts will discuss what is being done to protect your privacy

recall how first our ances-
tors on Mount Sinai, and now our-
selves, accepted the Torah. Some
rabbis say that Simchat Torah is like
renewing" the wedding vows
between the Jewish people and the
Torah.
If you would like to take advan-
tage of what contemporary technol-
ogy can add to this ancient holi-
day, consider visiting some of these
Web sites:

and why genetic testing is important.

Reservations are encouraged

and can be made by calling 1-800-742-2300

and entering category 7870.

Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Michigan
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www.cancer.med.umich.edu

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www.perpetualpreschool.com
This has Simchat Torah activities for
preschool children, including games
and songs. Best of all, you can
actually send your own ideas (you
will receive credit) to the site. In
addition to the games and songs,
topics for submissions are Simchat
Torah art and Simchat Torah
snacks.
www.greetz.com/jewish/st/
Send your friends, your boss, - your
family members Simchat Torah
greetings! This site includes five e-
cards that you can e-mail for free.

www.sholom-
aleichem.com/itche/simcas.htm
Everyone knows you use flags on
Simchat Torah. But have you read
Sholem Aleichem's story about Topl
Tutaritu's holiday flag?

www.ou.org/chagim/shmini -
simchat/default.htm
The Orthodox Union's holiday
pages has everything you've
always wanted to know about
Simchat Torah.

www.torahtots.com
Though these pages take a tremen-
dous amount of time to load, you
will appreciate the games here, as

well as the large selection of pic-
www.learn.jtsa.edu/topics/kids/
tures to print and color.
egalpos/imgfour.shtml
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This site offers a nice egalitarian
www.detroitjewishnews.com
Simchat Torah poster to color from
I Also check out the Jewish News
the Jewish Theological Seminary of
Web site at all holiday times.
America's Melton Center.

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EVERY SATURDAY I 0 a.m. - 4 p.m.
COMFORT INN • FARMINGTON HILLS
(12 Mile just East of Orchard Lake Rd.)

(248) 47 I -9220

10/13
2000

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Saturday Only

Mon-Fri call (810) 754-6360