How has Orthodontics changed in the last few years? Like all areas in science and technology, orthodontics has made leaps and bounds in recent years. The old "X-Ray" machines are replaced at updated offices by digital imaging. Although x-rays at orthodontics are minimal, less is best, and digital is the way to go! Sydney Elizabeth Behrmann of Huntington Woods will be called to the Torah as a bat mitz- vah on Friday, Nov. 5, at Congregation Shir Tikvah. She is the daughter of Sara and Steven Behrmann and sis- ter of Jacob. Proud grandparents are Bunny and Mickey Behrmann of Huntington Woods and Rose Diem of Southfield. She is also the granddaughter of the late Sidney Diem. Sydney is an eighth-grade honor stu- dent at Norup Middle School in Oak Park. Her mitzvah projects included working with a child with special needs over a two-year span and volunteering as a leader in training with the Huntington Woods summer camps. Alexander Brooks will celebrate his bar mitzvah Saturday, Nov. 6, at Temple Beth El. He is the son of Susan and Mark Brooks and brother of Hannah. His grandparents are Judith Orbach and Ann and Eugene Brooks. He is also the grandson of the late Henry Orbach. Alex is an honor student at Berkshire Middle School in Birmingham. His mitzvah projects included working in the Temple Beth El religious schools for one year and helping at Yad Ezra in Berkley. Zachary Paul Grant Frankel will cele- brate his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Temple Israel. He is the son of Judge Nanci Grant and Mark Frankel and the brother of Eric. His proud grandparents are Lisa and Judge Barry Grant, Barbara Frankel, Ronald Michalak and Sharon and Herman Frankel; very excited great-grandmother is Hilda Geffen. Zachary is an honor student at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. He enjoyed volun- teering at Fleischman Senior Residence in West Bloomfield as part of his mitzvah proj- ects, as well as donating funds he earned babysitting to the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Jessica Shea Freedland, daughter of Linda Freedland and Dr. Michael Freedland, will read from the Torah at Temple Israel Saturday, Nov. 6, on the occasion of her bat mitzvah. She is the sister of Andrea and the grand- child of Beverly and Martin Miller, the late Shola Miller, Mary Freedland and the late Dr. Jack Freedland. Jessica is a stu- dent at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. She helped prepare for a party at the Denby Center Orphanage in Detroit and worked at Temple Israel's Labor Day picnic as part of her mitzvah projects. Alex Goldfarb (Yosef Natan) of Farmington Hills will be bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom Synagogue on Saturday, Nov. 6. His parents, Janice and Robert, as well as his brother Evan are looking for- ward to participat- ing in the ceremo- ny. Proud grand- parents are Sidney Garelick of Southfield and Cele and Jack Goldfarb of Coconut Creek, Fla. Alex is a honor student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. For his mitzvah projects, he delivered Purim baskets to JARC residents and volunteered at Yad Ezra in Berkley. Jordan Blake Goodman will read from the Torah on Friday, Nov. 5, at Temple Israel as he celebrates his bar mitzvah. He is the son of Cynthia and Ronald Goodman and his sister is Amanda. His grandparents are Mae and Milton Goodman, Sylvia Goodman and Charles Goodman; his proud great- grandmother is Rose Covel. An honor student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield, Jordan chose to help at Yad Ezra in Berkley and also helped with pre- schoolers at Temple Israel as part of his mitzvah projects. BNAI MITZVAH on page 72 Comfort and convenience should be mazimized. Now available are hig technology wires, which move teeth with light, gentle and efficient movements. This allows for shorter treatment Nelson Hersh DDS, MS in braces and longer intervals between appointments. Licensed Specialist These wires are activated by mouth temperatures, and if uncomfortable, drink something cool and instant comfort. Heavy forces are a technique of the past. Good-bye to headgears! No longer needed. Offices can be made fun for kids and the adults who bring them. Kids no longer have to complain about going to the orthodontist but maybe grumble about leaving: Orthodontics is a service industry. Parents and children should have a nice and relaxed environment. Office design that is open, updated, and an orthodontist that is friendly and available can make major differences. You and your kid should look forward to goin to the office, riot a chore. Talk with the orthodontist at the initial consultation and this should be available at no charge. Although cavities and decalcification are allways a concern, new products reduce this risk. Cements can be utilized that have fluoride releasing action to help strengthen the enamel. There are products. that the orthodontist can provide or prescribe to assist in oral hygiene. There is even an application known as "cavity shield" that can be applied by the orthodontist. Of course these are all adjuctive as regular cleaning and good oral hygiene are imperative. For more information you may call our office at 248-926-4100 at our new location on Haggerty Rd. in West Bloomfield. Nelson (Nick) Hersh DDS, MS Licensed Specialist TRUST YOUR AFFAIR TO THE FINEST CATERER ArtiWofftiw YOU CAN HAVE A STAR TRAX MITZVAH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDER $1,5001 CLASSIC CUISINE Approved by Council of Orthodox Rabbis Jewel Kosher is proud to announce we are working with EXCLUSIVE CATERING YOUNG ISRAEL OF SOUTHFIELD! PHILIP TEWEL Food & Beverage Director Star Trax Entertainment (248) 661.4050 Farmington Hills 895280 248-263-6300 elS www.startrax.com 1l/5 2004