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Sterling Silver Figaro Chain Bracelet with
the "Red Bendel" threaded thru the loops.
Only 5 39.99

The bracelet comes in a red heart-shaped
jewelry pouch along with a card explaining
the tradition of the Bendel.

The speakers at the BBYO fund-raiser were Eric Hoffman, Whitney Aidenbaum,
Matthew Grossman and Lynn Schusterman.

BBYO Unveils New Structure

BBYO, a trans-denominational
Jewish Youth Movement, is chart-
ing a new course as an independ-
ent organization.
Building on its 80-year history
of AZA and BBG, the "new" BBYO
is being revitalized to meet the needs
of today's Jewish teens and to pro-
vide as many teens as possible with a
meaningful and lasting Jewish expe-
rience
BBYO, now an independent
organization, no longer fully fund-
ed by B'nai B'rith, held a fund-
raiser recently at the Auburn Hills
world headquarters of Guardian
Glass Industries. Whitney
Aidenbaurn, recent past president
of the Michigan Region B'nai
B'rith Girls, spoke about what the
organization has done to help her
mature and be ready for a leader-
ship role in the Jewish
Community.
Eric Hoffman, recent past presi-
dent of Michigan Region AZA,
talked about how the organization
helped him and his fellow mem-
bers to find direction in a Jewish

Olympic Fun Slated

Family Olympic fun will be offered
at Fun-in-the-Sun Days in August
on Shalom Street, the new interac-
tive children's museum inside the
Jewish Community Center in West
Bloomfield.
On Sundays, Aug, 8, 15, 22, 29,
youngsters will explore Jewish par-
ticipation in the Olympic games and
sports in general over the decades.
Visitors will play games similar to

life and work together developing
programs.
Lynn Schusterman of Tulsa,
Okla., who is on the national
board of directors of BBYO, spoke
to the group about what BBYO
has done for her, her children and
her late husband Charles, and why
she is so actively involved in help-
ing build the new organizational
structure.
Matthew Grossman, recently
appointed executive director of
BBYO, also spoke.
The goal of the Friends of BBYO
committee, sponsors of the
evening, is to develop an endow-
ment fund for the Michigan
Region so that it can grow and
expand on all that has been accom-
plished in the past 80 years.
Chairing this committee are
David Bittker, Susie Citrin and Dr.
Linda Bolton.
To find out more about BBYO
or contribute to the organization,
call the Michigan Region BBYO
office, (248) 788-0700.

those featured in the summer
Olympics in Greece, taste Greek
foods, and make Olympic medals,
rings, torches and emblems in the
workshop. Children are encouraged
to wear their favorite sports or team
uniform to receive a special prize.
During the month of August,
Shalom Street will be open on
Sundays only from 1 to 5 p.m. A
suggested donation for admission is
$4 per person or $18 per family.
For information, call Jonathan
Beller, (248) 432-5454.

Card Reads: The Red Bendel Bracelet brings
Good Luck to those who wear it
It is told to "beware of the evil eye!"
This authentic red string from Israel wards
off evil wishers and protects us from harm.
When string begins to fray luck is on its way!

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fights fell peacefully but ended prematurely at
the Kaplan family home in West Bloomfield,
when Steve and Lisa Kaplan's teenage daughter's
late-night returns would consistently wake them in
the neighboring bedroom. This coupled with a
dining room table that would no longer support
both dinners for four and Lisa's home office
equipment led the Kaplans to Gittleman with a cry
for more space and privacy.
After customizing four distinct plans for the
Kaplan's selection, Gittleman allowed the couple to
modify the winning plan to their liking. "They were
really flexible," praised Lisa Kaplan, whose
3-bedroom ranch would soon include an office—
converted from hers and Steve's former
bedroom—and a new master suite added to the rear of the house, strategically buffered by the
office to prevent sound from leaking.
The Kaplans commend both Gittleman's administrative staff and the crew for an unwavering show of
respect and courtesy while rearranging the walls of their bedroom come office. Even their family of
gerbils went undisturbed.
Today, the Kaplans are thrilled with what is, essentially, a new home for them. Everyone sleeps
soundly, and the neighbors marvel at Gittleman's flawless matching of 30-year old brick. "I don't
know how they did it!" said Lisa.
They may not share their secrets...but they'll shape your dreams.
Just ask the Kaplans.

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28580 ORCHARD LAKE RD., SUITE 102

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

248.538.5400

www.gittleman.net

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