\O\-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICES sensitivity to similarities and differences between black and Jewish communities. Informal get-togethers, working together against racism and anti-Semitism, educa- tional programs such as Passover Freedom Seder and Vartin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration. B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 304 Bloomfield Twp., VI 48301 Contact: Fran White, program director Phone: (248) 646-3100 Fax: (248) 646-0020 Email: BBVRC6620@aol.com Web Site: BBINET.org An international Jewish service organiza- tion that educates, advocates and cre- ates bridges of help and understanding in communities throughout the world. Brandeis University National Women's Committee c/o Jewish Community Center 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, VI 48322 Contact: Fran Fisher, president Phone: (248) 547-6246 Email: tchr4sci@aol.com Provides continuous education opportu- nities for members through study groups. Raises funds to support the libraries at Brandeis University Cardozo Law Society Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Contact: Kari Alterman Phone: (248) 642-4260, ext. 241 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Email: kalterman@jfmd.org Jewish learning, involvement and net- working opportunities are offered to Jewish members of the legal profession. Chabad's Children of Chernobyl 25530 Gardner Oak Park, VI 48237 Contact: Phyllis Meer Phone: (248) 542-1880; (800) CHERNOBYL Medical care and flight to Israel for sick Jewish children who suffer from dis- eases induced by radiation as a result of the 1986 nuclear explosion in Chernobyl. We have brought more than 2,000 chil- dren to Israel. Community Outreach and Education Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Contact: Kari Alterman Phone: (248) 642-4260 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Email: kalterman@jfmd.org Vultitude of involvement programs including Federation Forum luncheon speakers, Maimonides Society for med- ical professionals, Cardozo Law Society and Business Minded for young entre- preneurs. Administers the committee rotation as well as Federation awards. Council of Orthodox Rabbis/Vaad Harabonim 16947 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, VI 48075 7 6 • COI R C B 0 0 K 2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4 Contact: Rabbi Chaskel Grubner Phone: (248) 559-5005 Fax: (248) 559-5202 Email: cordetroit@hotmail.com David-Horodoker Organization 6950 Pebble Creek Woods Drive West Bloomfield, VI 48322 Contact: Norma Gorosh (248) 855-6955; Roz Blanck 248) 626-2347 Email: ROZEE101@aol.com Web Site: www.david-horodoker.org Formed by our parents and grandparents when they immigrated to Detroit from the shtetl of David-Horodok, now in Belarus. We seek to maintain this bond and continue their commitment to help those in need locally and abroad. Detroit Jewish Coalition for Literacy Jewish Community Council 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Twp., VI 48301 Contact: Phyllis Jarvis Phone: (248) 642-5393 Fax: (248) 642-6469 Email: jarvis@jfmd.org Umbrella organization that works to increase Jewish community's involve- ment in the fight against illiteracy by mobilizing volunteer readers, tutors and book drive organizers. Detroit Jewish Initiative of Jewish Community Council 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Twp., VI 48301 Contact: Nitzana York Phone: (248) 642-5393 Fax: (248) 642-6469 Email: york@jfmd.org Web: www.jewishcommunitycouncil.org Implements projects to support Detroit's revitalization and strengthen bonds between Detroit's Jews and city resi- dents. Volunteer opportunities link Jewish individuals and institutions with city residents through Detroit-based grassroots projects. Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies 17117 W. Nine Vile Road, Suite 1407 Southfield, VI 48075 Contact: David Blewett, director Phone: (248) 557-4522 Fax: (248) 557-4527 Email: j-cinstitute@msn.com Web Site: www.j-cinstitute.org Combining the latest scholarship with practical outreach, the Ecumenical Institute promotes Jewish-Christian understanding that moves beyond toler- ance to active affirmation of one another. Federation Forum Jewish Federation of Vetropolitan Detroit Contact: Kari Alterman Phone: (248) 642-4260, ext. 241 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Email: kalterman@jfmd.org Offers opportunities to explore important issues of interest to us as members of the Jewish community and citizens of the broader community. Lunch programs with different community speakers every three to four months. Federation's Annual Campaign Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Contact: Andrew Echt Phone: (248) 642-4260 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Email: echt@jfmd.org The Jewish community's largest fund- raising appeal on behalf of Jews in Detroit, Israel and worldwide. Funds support local agencies and are chan- neled overseas through the Joint Distribution Committee and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Federation's Volunteer Network Jewish Federation of Vetropolitan Detroit Contact: Kari Alterman Phone: (248) 642-4260 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Email: kalterman@jfmd.org Referrals to hands-on volunteer opportu- nities are made and community-wide events are held each year, including the Dec. 25 Federation's Mitzvah Day when hundreds of volunteers help at sites throughout metro Detroit. Friendship Circle, The 6890 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, VI 48322 Contact: Rabbi Levi Shemtov Phone: (248) 788-7878 Fax: (248) 788-7854 Email: friend@mitzvahexchange.com Web Site: www.friendshipcircle.com Provides respite care and family pro- gramming for families with special needs children. Provides volunteer edu- cation and opportunities for children ages 12-16. Offers counseling and friendship for Jewish adults coping with substance abuse and isolation. Jewish Coalition for Public Education Jewish Community Council 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 Contact: Eric Adelman Phone: (248) 642-5393 Fax: (248) 642-6469 Email: council@jfmd.org Comprised of 18 local Jewish organiza- tions, the coalition engages the Jewish community on behalf of public schools and studies legislative and policy issues affecting public education, including church-state matters. Jewish Community Council 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 Contact: David Gad-Harf, executive director Phone: (248) 642-5393 Fax: (248) 642-6469 Email: council@jfmd.org www.jewishcommunitycouncil.org The public affairs voice and community relations arm of the Detroit Jewish com- munity for more than 60 years. Council