Service Award Goes To Kahans CODA Holds Conrad Day Terry and David Kahan will receive the Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award of the American Red Magen David for Israel at the Michigan Region's annual dinner dance 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Adat Shalom Synagogue. The Kahans are honored for their efforts and continuous support of the lifesav- The Kahans ing and humanitari- an pro- grams of Magen David Adorn, Israel's emergency medical, blood and ambulance service. David Kahan is a survivor of the Holocaust, born in Romania. His parents, his brother and sister were exterminated in Auschwitz; two of his brothers survived. However, one died in 1948 in the war with the Arabs. Kahan came to the United State in 1949. He and his sons are in the real estate development business in Troy. The Kahans are members of Congregation Beth Ahm and partici- pate in many local, civic and reli- gious organizations. Their affiliations include B'nai B'rith, and Einstein Lodge, of which Kahan is president- elect. Proceeds from this year's dinner will go toward bulletproof ambu- lances. Judith Grant Granader is the din- ner chair and Sherri Levenson Stay is the chair of the bazaar/raffle. For information about the dinner, call ARMDI, (248) 353-0434 or (248) 855-0555. In the continuing celebration honoring the 80th birthday of Temple Kol Ami's Rabbi Emeritus Ernst Conrad, Sunday, Aug. 19, has been designated Rabbi Ernst Conrad Day at Comerica Park in Detroit. The day will begin with brunch at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Kol Ami. Guests will leave at 11:30 a.m. on a chartered bus trip to Comerica Park where :hey will have reserved seats to watch Rabbi Conrad throw out the first pitch of the game. Reservations are required. The charge for the event is 530 per person, which includes brunch, bus transportation and the game. To make reservations, call the temple, (248) 661-0040. Shir Shalom Slates Bedtime Story Hour Temple Shir Shalom invites families with children up to age 5 to join in a special bedtime program. Stories, songs and snacks will be provided. The programs will be Aug. 22, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 10 and May 1. The bedtime program runs 7-8 p.m. For information, call Debi Banooni, (248) 737-8700. Learn Hebrew Through AJE New Hebrew classes will open this fall at the Agency for Jewish Education Lifelong Learning Department, adding to the range of Hebrew classes previously offered. A Taste of Hebrew-Torah, Prayer and More will be offered in a lunch and learn for- mat to study a variety of Jewish sources. Hebrew read- ing and basic vocabulary skills are nec- essary. The class meets Tuesdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. begin- ning Sept. 4. Nira Lev Hebrew for Beginners, focusing on basic reading and conver- sational skills, is designed for adults with minimal exposure to Hebrew. The class meets Mondays 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10. Also new to the Hebrew program are special tutorial classes for individ- uals or small groups designed to meet the specific learning needs of partici- pating individuals. The new classes will be taught by Nira Lev, director of Hebrew Programs and they will meet at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Township. For information, contact Lev, (248) 645-7860. Torah Center Names Honorees Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center will honor Rabbi Elimelech and Chaya Sarah Silberberg at a din- ner 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W. 10 Mile Road. Rabbi Silberberg arrived in Detroit 25 years ago to lead a new congregation with barely 10 mem- bers. The Torah Center now has a membership of 150 families. He is also on the presidium of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Detroit, executive director of Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe of Detroit and sits on the boards of many local and national organiza- tions. He has authored three works on Jewish law. Chaya Sarah Silberberg is on the Torah Center staff as teacher, counselor and writer; she teaches in Bais Chaya Mushka High School. The Torah Center will also honor Sam and Sarah Weinberger with the Golden Chain Award. Both Holocaust survivors, they have suc- cessfully transplanted the golden chain of Jewish tradition from pre- war Jewish Europe to 21st century Michigan. Dinner chair is Paul Draznin; honorary chairs are Fred Blechman Beth Shalom Men Install Officers Congregation Beth Shalom's Men's Club will install its 2001-2002 board of directors 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the synagogue. Installing officer will be David Goldis, president, Great Lales Region, Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. Incoming men's club presi- dent Randy E. Davidson will chant the haftorah. Officers to be installed with Davidson are Don Berlin, executive vice president; Neil Weiner, Jerry Efros, Sandy Danzig, Seymour Rabotnick, vice presidents; Richard Racusin, treasurer; Jack Goldberg, Helmut Bernard, secretaries. Trustees are Saul Leff, Jack Kahn, Jerry Kaufman, Michael Levine, Cary Lieberman, Martin Reisig, Ted Friedman and Allen Zemmol. The men's club will sponsor a kiddush following services. and Marty Goodman; ad journal chairs are Doris Blechman, Arthur Lis and Paul Magy. For information or reservations, call the Torah Center, (248) 855- 6170. Rabbi and Mrs. Silberberg Mr. and Mrs. Weinberger SYNAGOGUE LISTINGS CONSERVATIVE ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Daniel Nevins, Herbert Yoskowitz. 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. Aufruf of Alissa Schwartzenfeld and Jeremy Stolberg. AHAVAS ISRAEL (GRAND RAPIDS) 2727 Michigan Sr. 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. BEIT KODESH 31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, (248) 477- 8974. Cantor: David Gutman. President: Larry Stein; vice presidents, Martin Diskin and Al Gittleman. Services: Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Bar mitzvah of Shaun 8/10 2001 51