Obituaries OBITS from page 115 Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248 569 0020 • Facsimile 248 569 2502 - - - - Year. www.iralcaufman.com Q : I noticed there seem to be fewer obituaries in the daily newspapers, which makes me wonder who determines which obituaries are printed? A: Unlike a paid death notice, an obituary is considered a news item with no cost to the family and is published at the newspaper's discretion. Death notices have increased in size. Less space goes to free obituaries and greater emphasis is given to paid death notices, with photographs, religious symbols such as Jewish stars, and even Web addresses, all adding to the overall size and cost of the notices. II 7th Annual Jewish Community Center Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, Sun, April 10 — Thurs, April 21, 2005 at various locations Festival of 37 films, including dramas, documentaries, features and shorts. Topics involve Israel, The Holocaust, Jewish Life, and Jewish humor. Appearing at: United Artists Theatre, Commerce; Birmingham 8 Theatre, Birmingham; The Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor; Showcase Cinema West, Flint and Cineplex Odeon Theatre, Windsor. Festival pass allows for unlimited film viewing. $95/JCC member,. $118/ non-member, or $8/person for individual films in advance or at door. For schedules, refer to www.jccdet.org, or call JCC Jewish Life and Learning Department at (248) 432-5577. To purchase tickets, or more information, (248) 432-5402. • Greater Detroit Chapter,: On-Line Donations Now you can make donations to the charity of your choice of Iladassah 4/ 7 2005 116 Locally, The Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, a women's volunteer Zionist organization, is a positive force in the Jewish and greater Detroit communities. It fosters Jewish values and identity, pro- motes health awareness, and provides personal growth for its members through educa- tional, spiritual, social and community service opportuni- ties. A strong connection to Israel is maintained through support of its health care, research, education and social services. As an organization, HADASSAH, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold. Since its inception, Hadassah has remained unwavering in its devotion to Judaism, Zionism, and American ideals. No stamps, envelopes or checks needed. Our on-line link will let you donate to many charities It's safe, easy and secure. A beautiful acknowledgement card will by mail to the recipient. Just log on to: ww-wJNOnline.com Jewish.com or vv-ww.irakaufman.com Congregation B'nai Moshe Fresh Air Society aril( Tamarack Camps Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah Hospice of Michigan The Jerusalem Foundation DAVID ROGOFF, 86, of Southfield, died April 2, 2005. He was pharmacist in Detroit for over 50 years and he had been army medic during World War II. He was also a retired offi- cer and former president of AZO. Mr. Rogoff is survived by his sons and daughter- in-law, Marc M. and Pi-Hsia Rogoff of Wilmington, Va., Rogoff Stuart Rogoff of Northbrook, Ill.; daughter, Andrea Rogoff of West Bloomfield; grandson, Aaron Rogoff. He was the beloved husband of the late Harriet Rogoff. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the City of Hope, Attn. Jerry Malkin, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017. Arrange- ments by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FREDA (FORTUNA) STROTE, Participating Charities: Alyn Hospital Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region Mrs. Pickover is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Jerry Pickover; sons and daughter-in-law, Stephen Pickover of New York, N.Y., Glen and Wendy Pickover of Southfield; daughters, Nancy Pickover of Alexandria, Va., Sheri Pickover of Novi; sister, Barbara Camras of Los Angeles; grandson, Aaron Pickover. Interment at the Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit JNF Trees for Israel Magen David Adorn neFamily - The Israel Emergency Solidarity Fund Temple Shir Shalom Women's American ORT DETROIT JEWISH NEWS THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 954490 93, of California, died March 30, 2005. She is survived by her children, Ronald and Janet Strote of Bloomfield Hills, Joel and Elisa Ballestas Strote; grandchildren, Seth Strote, Justin and Erika Strote, Noah Strote, Sebastian Strote. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Strote. Service and interment in California. MELVIN W. WACHS, 74, former Detroiter of Chevy Chase, Md., died March 14, 2005. He is survived by his mother, Gussie Wachs of Southfield; son, Alan and fiancee Ilene Lebowitz of Evanston, Ill.; daughters and sons-