gisbt;als gnsiole #25) Here's a bit of information you likely have been wondering about for years, but may not have known whom to ask. Many times on Jewish documents you will see the Hebrew letters bet, hay and bet at the top. What does it mean? It's an abbreviation for Baruch HaShem, or "Praise God." Another item you may often see is bet, ayin, hey, which stands for Bezrat HaShem, or "with God's help." #26) One of the most mistranslated words — so get a bit of education here and now — is "goy." This Hebrew word is not, in itself, a derogatory term. It means "nation," and in no way refers negatively to gentiles. #27) According to the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, "Education that is merely concerned with the transmission of informa- tion is doomed to failure. It must serve the greater and more noble purpose of cultivating the student's moral character." #28) The first Jewish "school" in the United States came with the estab- lishment of Congregation Sheraith Israel in New York City. When in 1729 the synagogue erected its facil- ity, it asserted that the building was "to be used also as a study hall for pupils." Soon to follow with syna- gogue-schools were Philadelphia in 1759, Newport in 1770, Charleston in 1801 and Cincinnati in 1824. #31) According to the Talmud, in Shabbat 119b, "The world abides only because of the breath of little children learning Torah." 7A/2j You) ,71;er e's 777 ° r. 'toe Dr. Stephen Kronberg, M.D. Jackie Grabinski, P.T. lay Announcing...The Trowbridge-Providence Hospital alliance. We've added "on-site" professional medical services including a full-time doctor's office, rehabilitation center and Activities of Daily Living lab provided by Providence Physician, Dr. Stephen Kronberg, M.D. and Providence Rehabilitation Therapist, Jackie Grabinski, P.T. Dr. Stephen Kronberg, M.D. M - F: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jackie Grabinski, P.T. M,W & F: I —5 p.m. At The Trowbridge we continue to offer the full range of high quality services that you have come to expect, including fine dining, housekeeping, linen service, social events, chauffeured transportation and so much more! Call 248-352-0208 for personal tour and additional information Michigan's LifeCare Community with PROVIDENCE Hospital Where Exceptional Service Is Our Standard 24111 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48034 • TDD for Hearing Impaired 800.649.3777 • seniorliving.homestore.com/sr/thetrowbridge Congregation Bet Chaverim Serving the communities of Plymouth, Northville, Canton, Livonia and Novi #29) He was certainly a man of edu- cation: The first Jewish Nobel Prize winner was Adolph von Baeyer of Germany, who won the award in chemistry in 1905. #30) You've always wondered, now you know: What is the Tanach? Tanach is actually an acronym. It comes from Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim, the parts of the Bible. Torah is the Five Books of Moses; Neviim is the Prophets; Ketuvim is the Holy Writings. Counis . . . 1\7Z 321 S. Ridge Rd. • Canton (Ridge Rd. & Cherry Hill) • Community resource for people of the Jewish faith specializing in the inter-faith family • Many programs offered to promote family enrichment & community involvement • Monthly Service on the 3srd Friday of the month our circulation ACTIVE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 13 department know • Small classes • Personal Attention • Individualized Instruction when you plan to Register Now! Classes begin September 8th, 10:00 a.m. leave town! 248.539.3001 For registration or information call CBC Hotline 734-480-8880 or contact us at questions@BetChaverim.comwebsite: www.betchaverim.com 643110 8/23 2002 109