C o m m un i ty
Spirituality
Gilbert, Pam Bloom; treasurer, Eileen
Isenberg; secretaries, Dorothy Collins,
Marilyn Gans Schelberg, Barbara
Horenstein.
Serving on the board for a two-year
term are Laurie Blinder, Sherrie Cantor,
Carol Lynn Cooper, Patricia Erlich,
Karen Gilbert, Shari Gladner, Sandi
Glieberman, Francine Hack, Anita
Haenick, Elissa Kline, Helen Levy, Susie
Malach, Sheryl Roth, Dore Sallen,
Barbara Saltz, Caroline Schechter, Judy
Siegel, Esther Stillman, Harriet Trager,
Judy Wayne, Marilyn Weisberg, Linda
Weitz.
Serving a one-year term are Natalie
Blatnikoff, Janice Cohen, Yolanda
Tisdale, Katie Newman, Leanne Small.
To attend, make reservations by May
10; call Elissa Kline, (248) 851-2505.
Dreaming On
It is doubtful anyone who
heard Danny Friedman's per-
formance of 'Any Dream Will
Do" at his March 25 bar
mitzvah party will ever hear
the song again without think-
ing of him. Danny was fea-
tured with his mom, Linda,
in the March 23 issue of the
Jewish News for the persever-
ance and drive that led to his
becoming a bar mitzvah in
spite of special needs. At his
party, he performed a medley
of songs, dressed in the multi-
colored costume designed for
him to sing music from the
stage production of "Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat."
Songs Integrated
With Shabbat
Gan Shalom Sets
Open House
Beginning May 4 and continuing
throughout the summer, Friday nights
at Congregation B'nai Moshe will have
a new look. Rabbi Elliot Pachter and
Cantor Earl Berris, together with mem-
bers of the congregation, will integrate
traditional prayers with songs and musi-
cal instruments.
Each week, services will begin at
5:45 p.m. and last one hour. There will
be different themes planned with a
casual congregational dinner and inclu-
sion of children in the service.
Gan Shalom, a one-year-old early child-
hood program sponsored by
Congregation Beth Shalom, will hold
an open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday,
May 2.
The staff includes Rena Amit and
Karol Chinitz. The program is open to
children ages 2 1 /2 to pre-kindergarten.
Parent and family involvement in the
classroom and in additional programs
sponsored by Gan Shalom are encour-
aged.
For information about the open
house or to register, call (248) 547-
7970.
Moving Up
Ceremony Set
Congregation Beth Shalom's religious
school will hold a "moving up" ceremo-
ny 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, at the
synagogue.
Teachers will review the year's cur-
riculum and in a graduation-like cere-
mony give their students permission to
move up to the next level in their
Jewish education.
Chairing the event is the synagogue's
Director of Education Shoshana Ben
Ozer.
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Babies Welcomed
At B'nai Moshe
Sisterhood Holds
Installation
Temple Israel Sisterhood's installation
dinner will be 6:15 p.m. Thursday, May
17, at the temple. The cost for mem-
bers is $20; for guests, $25.
A special musical program will fea-
ture Cantor Lori Corrsin and Cantor
Harold Orbach. Karen Erlich will be
installed as president.
The other officers are vice presidents,
Susan Kaplan, Rosanne Fienman, Jo
New Baby Shabbat at Congregation
B'nai Moshe will be May 5. All the
newest members of the congregation
and their parents will be called to the
bimah for a group blessing under a
large tallit.
Those participating in the event are
Lexi, daughter of Michael and Cindy
Atler; Jordan, daughter of Charles and
Shari Bross; Samantha, daughter of Paul
and Elaine Cohen; Jessica, daughter of
Jay and Lisa Fisher; Elan, son of
Raphael and Julie Goldstein; Max, son
of Gary and Jessica Kwartowitz; Emma,
daughter of Eric and Alissa Lusky; Shay,
son of Mark and Erika Lusky;
Samantha, daughter of Paul and Marsha
Margolis; Benjamin, son of Adam and
Debra Plotnick; Sara, daughter of Bruce
and Stacie Roth.
Naomi, Ruth
Are Studied
Rabbi Herbert A. Yoskowitz of Adat
Shalom Synagogue will conduct a three-
part lunch and learn series titled
"Naomi and Ruth" noon-1:15 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22, at the syna-
gogue.
There is a $10 charge per session,
which includes a kosher lunch. The
programs are co-sponsored by the syna-
gogue's Adult Study Commission and
the sisterhood.
Reserve by mailing a check one week
in advance to Adat Shalom Synagogue,
29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington
Hills, MI 48334 or by calling Charlotte
Fiszbein, (248) 851-5100.
School Slates
Open House
An open house for incoming kindergart-
ners and first-grade students will be held
at Congregation Beth Shalom's religious
school 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 6, at
the synagogue.
Parents of prospective students will
have the opportunity to meet teachers,
learn about curriculum, ask questions
and tour the facility.
Beth Shalom Director of Education
Shoshana Ben Ozer will chair the event
sponsored by the Congregation Beth
Shalom religious school.
Light refreshments will be served.
Beth Shalom
Holds. Picnic
The Congregation Beth Shalom religious
school will hold a picnic for Lag b'Omer
from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at
the synagogue.
Sponsored by the Beth Shalom Men's
Club and religious school, the picnic will
feature outdoor games and competitions
for students and their families.
Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be
served. Admission is free.
Chairing the event is Beth Shalom
Director of Education Shoshana Ben
Ozer. For information, call Ben Ozer,
(248) 547-7970.
SYNAGOGUES
CONSERVATIVE
ADAT SHALOM
SYNAGOGUE
29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334,
(248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Daniel Nevins,
Herbert Yoskowitz, Jay Strear. Cantor:
Howard Glantz. Rabbi emeritus: Efry
Spectre. Cantor emeritus: Larry Vieder.
Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.,
8:30 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m.;
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Bar mitzvah of Evan
Bushman, son of Ellen and David Bushman.
AHAVAS ISRAEL (GRAND RAPIDS)
2727 Michigan St. SE, Grand Rapids,
49506-1297, (616) 949-2840. Rabbi: David
J.B. Krishef. Cantor: Stuart R Rapaport.
Services: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
7:30 a.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
BErT KODESH
31840 W Seven Mile, Livonia, (248) 477-
8974. Cantor: David Gutman. President:
Jeffery Kirsch; vice presidents, Martin Diskin
and Al Gittleman. Services: Friday 8 p.m.;
Saturday 9 a.m.