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light. Although these workers are not
fewish, at times they have been called
ipon to defend the Jewish community
)utside of work.
Riley, like some of the others, has
ad to face down anti-Semitic arti-
udes at times when people learn of
is employer.
Upon returning home to Ackerman,
a., Riley said some of his former
eighbors or friends will make derisive
omments about Jews. "Where I grew
p, there weren't any Jews around there
o people tend to rely on stereotypes,"
e said. "But I educate them quick."
For their work and dedication, some
f the non-Jews who have made signifi-
cant professional contributions to the
ommunity have been lauded. Detroit
ewry's highest honor for Jewish com-
unal service, the Berman Award for
utstanding Professional Service, was
iven in 1998 to Parr, who is
hristian Reformed. B'nai Moshe
ecently honored Riley for 10 years of
ervice with the dedication of a gold
eaf on its Tree of Life.
"When Robert is in charge, it
eans, above all, that you know you
ill have someone you can trust," said
, onard Wanetik, president of the
Vest Bloomfield congregation.
Although Riley came with scant
i-lowledge about Judaism, Wanetik
Joints out that he now is a wealth of
nformation as well as being a
;uardian of the synagogue.
"Robert knows more about kashrtit
l aws of keeping kosher) than most
eople do. He always knows when
undown is on Shabbat. He is careful
o make sure that our members' needs
re met, as well as to care for the sanc-
ity of the shul."
And executives hope that the Jewish
ommunity continues to be an attrac-
'Ye place for these individuals to work.
"We are one team and couldn't be as
uccessful as we are without them,"
A ronson said. D

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