If you're Jewish,
it could be Gaucher
Disease.

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InterFaith Event
Interfaith

Gaucher (pronounced "Go-Shay")
Disease is the most common genetic
disease affecting Jews of Eastern and
Central European descent. One out of
every ten carries the Gaucher gene —
it is far more prevalent than Tay-Sachs.

The National Conference for
Community and Justice Interfaith
Round Table will present the 15th annu-
al Muslim, Christian, Jewish Symposium
at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the
University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4910
Evergreen, School of Management
Building.
The topic will be "Restoring the
Garden of Eden: Religion and Local
Environmental Stewardship." The con-
ference will be led by Dr. Orin
Gelderloos, professor of biology and
environmental studies, at UM-Dearborn.
He will focus on religion's role in preserv-
ing ecology.
In honor of Detroit's 300th birthday,
participants will be challenged to restore
the area's habitat ro the condition of three
centuries ago. Environmental groups will
offer opportunities to become involved in
restorative ecology projects.
"Our religious convictions and
duties do not end when we leave our
mosque, temple or church," said
Daniel Krichbaum, NCCJ Michigan
Region executive director.
"Though we come from different
faiths, we have a common tradition of
commitment to our environment. This
symposium \\fill help us identify, those
areas that bring the metropolitan Detroit
faith community together as one. -
For conference information, call
NCCJ's Daedra A. McGhee, (313)
567-6225.

Gaucher warning signs include:
• Fatigue
• Anemia
• Bone pain
• Easily fractured bones
• Bleeding problems and
easy bruising
• Low platelet count
• Enlarged liver and spleen

Fortunately, Gaucher can be detected
early with a simple test. And treatment
lets people with Gaucher live full,
productive lives. So don't wait another
minute wondering. Get the facts now.

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Congregation Beth Shalom will have its
annual congregational seder 7 p.m. the
second night of Passover, April 8, at the
synagogue. The seder will follow 6 p.m.
evening services.
Rabbi David Nelson and Rev.
Sammy Semp will conduct the seder
in Hebrew and English. The evening
will include a re-enactment of the
story of- the 10 plagues, the Elijah
walk, Persian egg game, Who-Knows-
One game and a Passover meal.
Cost of the dinner is $40 for mem-
ber adults and 522 for member chil-
dren; $48 for non-member adults and
$30 for non-member children. Paid
reservations are due by Tuesday, April
3, and should be mailed to
Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601
West Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237.
For details, call the synagogue
office, (248) 547-7970.

