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Young Judaea plans fund-raiser for Israel mission.
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Call Alicia R. Nelson
for an appointment
(248) 557-0109
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hough times are difficult, the
local Young Judaea group
wants to send its members to
Israel. They aim to raise $1,000 —
half for a solidarity mission this corn-
ing February, and half for future
Young Judaea events.
Young Judaea, the largest Zionist
youth movement in America, is spon-
sored by Hadassah.
The local group will hold a dance-a-
thon for Hadassah, 7-9 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 17, at the West Bloomfield
Jewish Community Center. Donations
can be made at the door.
"We're flying in Andi Meiseles, the
national shaliach (Israel emissary), a
wonderful Israeli dance teacher," says
Tara Katz, regional director in
Chicago. "She'll show us how to cut a
rug YJ-style."
Alana Kuhn, 16, of West
Bloomfield, on the regional YJ board
and in charge of publications locally,
says there's another reason this event is
important.
"Even though Young Judaea is a
nationwide organization, it's not very
well known around here. So we want
to introduce ourselves to Hadassah
and to the community, and show
them a good time."
But the event is open to all who
want to enjoy a lively evening of
dance. El
Class Theme Is
Beginner Hebrew
Adoptive Families
Host Party
The Agency for Jewish Education
Lifelong Learning Department will offer
a new Hebrew class for beginners. The
class will include basic Hebrew reading
and conversation for adults. Classes
begin in February. Interested students
should contact Nira Lev at AJE, (248)
645-7860.
Judaic classes and Hebrew classes,
beginning and advanced levels, are also
offered. Contact the AJE for a winter
brochure.
Dorfman Chapel
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The Farmington Hills-based Dorfman
Chapel Monday opened a comprehen-
sive bereavement library at the chapel.
More than 200 books covering topics
that include suicide and the death of a
child, grandparent, parent or siblings are
available.
Besides topics on death and dying,
there are books on hospices, living with
an ill person and how to handle death
before, during and after. There are also
books covering the loss of a pet.
Library hours are Monday to
Thursday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Friday 9
a.m.-3 p.m. There is no charge to bor-
row books. Someone from the Dorfman
Chapel will be available to help patrons
find books and answer questions.
The Dorfman Chapel is at 30440 12
Mile Road.
— Sharon Luckerman, staff writer
The Stars of David, a social and net-
working group for Jewish adoptive fami-
lies, will host its annual Hawaiian
Chanukah party 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 16, at the Costick Center, 28600
11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills.
There will be latkes, snacks and
refreshments, games and crafts for chil-
dren of all ages. Prospective parents or
those exploring adoption, grandparents,
extended family members and singles are
welcome.
The donation is $5 for adults and
$2.50 for children. For reservations or
information, call Rosa Schindler, (248)
661-3978.
Lecture Focus:
Hate Groups
"Communication Strategies of Hate
Groups" is the topic of a lecture that
will follow Shabbat services 7:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7, at Congregation
T'chiyah, at the Royal Oak Woman's
Club, 404 S. Pleasant at Fourth in Royal
Oak. Services will be led by Roz
Schindler.
Guest speaker Professor Jack Kay
researches the power of language and has
conducted research on the communica-
tion strategies of groups such as Aryan
Nations and Neo-Nazi Skinheads.
Dr. Kay is associate provost and pro-
fessor of communications at Wayne
State University.