Our parents sought EXCELLENCE.
That's why we're going to JAMD.
office in your area.
Oakland County Parks:
(248) 858-0906 for information on parks
located within Oakland County. Annual and
daily passes are available.
Metro Parks: This series of parks, many
of which include public golf courses, is
operated by five local counties. Call
1-800-477-2757.
Michigan State Parks: (517) 373-1200
for information about the many state parks
operated by the Department of Natural
Resources.
ROAD CONDITIONS:
• EXCELLENCE in academics
• EXCELLENCE in Judaics
• EXCELLENCE in arts and athletics
To check road conditions throughout
southeastern Michigan, call Michigan State
Police (517) 336-6244.
DIRECTORY
ASSISTANCE:
The Jewish Academy of Metropolitan
Detroit is a coeducational independent
Jewish high school that integrates
a comprehensive college preparatory
curriculum with an intensive
Jewish Studies program.
Applications for the fall 2003-2004
school year are now being accepted.
Tuition assistance and a variety of
payment plans are available.
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JEWISH
ACADEMY
of Metropolitan Detroit
For more information, contact Head of School,
Rabbi Lee Buckman at
(248) 592-JAMD (5263)
JOIN US FOR THE JEWISH
ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 7:00 pm
Marion and David Handleman Hall, located
in the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building of
The Jewish Community Center
6600 Maple Rd. • West Bloomfield
9 2 •
Local is 1-555-1212.
For long distance, dial 1-
area code-555-1212. If
you need assistance, dial
"0" for operator.
NEWSPAPERS:
The Metropolitan
Detroit area has two
major daily newspapers,
The Detroit Free Press,
which is delivered in
the morning, and
The Detroit News,
which comes out
in the evening.
Both can be
purchased at
drugstores,
newsstands or be
home-delivered. Call
(313) 222-6400.
Suburban newspapers include The Eccentric
(248-644-1070) and The Oakland Press
(248-332-8181). To subscribe to the Jewish
News, call (248) 354-6060.
SPORTS TEAMS
Professional Sports Baseball: The Detroit
Tigers play at Comerica Park in Detroit.
(313) 962-4000.
Football: The Detroit Lions play at the
Ford Field (313) 262-2000.
Basketball: The Detroit Pistons play at the
Palace in Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.
Ice Hockey: The Detroit Red Wings
play at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
(313) 567-6000.
Soccer: The Detroit Rockers play at Joe
Louis Arena in Detroit. (313) 567-6000.
SOURCEBOOK 2002-2003 • JN
PUBLIC EDUCATION:
Contact your local school district office (the
number can be found in your telephone
directory or by calling directory assistance) for
information on enrolling your children in
public school.
English as a Second Language classes are
offered at many schools.
Special education services, which include
evaluation and testing, speech and language
therapy, physical and occupational therapy, and
specialized classrooms and programs are
available to students who qualify from birth
through 26 years old. Contact the Special
Services Department of your local school
district.
Adult/Community Education: Most
school districts offer a variety of programs
for children and adults through their
Community Education departments.
Contact your local school district
for information.
INFORMATION AND
REFERRALS:
The Jewish Federation
of Metropolitan Detroit
Resource Line provides
information and referrals on a
wide variety of topics. Call
(248) 559-4411. TDD: (248)
559-6146.
ElderLink, (248) 559-3300,
provides information and referral
on a variety of community
resources for seniors, including
housing, social activities and
elder care.
Shalom Detroit, a program of
Federation's Women's Campaign
and Education Department, provides
information and volunteer "welcomers"
to newcomers. Call (248) 642-4260 and ask
for Melissa Bronstein.
Young Adult Newcomers: A separate
program to welcome young adults
(approximately 21-35 years old), both single
and married, exists through the Young Adult
Division of the Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Detroit. Contact Lisa Cutler at
(248) 203-1458.
Oakland County Services: The county
provides a wide variety of services including
free immunizations and health screenings;
marriage licenses; birth and death certificates;
services for people with developmental
disabilities; and other legal, health and
human services. The general information
number is (248) 858-1000.
Other counties: Macomb County,
(810) 469-5100; Wayne County,
(313) 224-6262.