Obituaries from page 101 and Dr. Sandra Schiff of Farmington Hills; sister in law and brother in- law, Roz and Barry Rope. He was the beloved father of the late Robert Schiff. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sander Schiff Scholarship Fund at OrTzafon Jewish Meditation and Retreat Community, 413 N. Division St. Traverse City, MI 49684. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel At the. Ira Kaufman Chapel, \ ve help your family with the final tribute of those you love The Henry and Delia -Meyers Library presents "Authors Bill Broder and Gloria Kurian Broder," 2 pm, Sun, April 23, 2006, Jewish Community Center, 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield Hear native Detroiters, Bill Broder, author of "Taking Care of Cleo," and Gloria Kurian Broder, author of "Their Magician and Other Stories," speak about their newly published books. - Taking Care of Cleo is set in Charlevoix during the 1920s. Their Magician and Other Stories, an anthology, includes stories with Jewish characters and Detroit settings. Refreshments after presentation. Books available for purchase and signing. No charge, but RSVPs required. Call (248) 432-5546, or email fmenken@jccdet.org. TH E I RA KAU FMAN C HAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community IS:32.1 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, NH 45075 12. l ;.;..169.ou220 • fax 2 I S.569.2.10'2 • \\ \\ 1101470 • • 0 • • •• • M JNF Trees for Israel Since its founding in 1901, Jewish National Fund has been a .vital part of Zionist history, achieving its goal of purchasing the land that would become the State of Israel, helping to develop that land into a thriv- ing nation, and protecting Israel's environment. Over the past century, JNF has planted over 220 mil- lion trees, built over 150 dams and reservoirs, devel- oped over 250,000 acres of land, created more than 400 parks throughout Israel and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. In addi- tion, over the past decade, JNF has increased its water resources to furnish water to more than 1.2 million Israelis. On-Line Donations Now you can make donations to the charity of your choice on-linel No stamps, envelopes or checks needed. Our on-line link will let you donate to many charities locally and abroad. It's safe, easy and secure. A beautiful acknowledgement card will be sent by mail to the recipient. Just log on to: wwwJNOnline.com Jewish.com or www.irakaufman.corn and click on the Donations link. Participating Charities: Alyn Hospital Alzheimer's Associa- tion — Greater Michigan Chapter Detroit Friends of Bar—Ilan University Eastern Michigan University' Hillel ARMDI — American Red Magen David for Israel Fresh Air Society an Tamarack Camps Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah The Jewish Fe MetroOolitan Detroit B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region Hillel Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Historical Society s B'nai B'rith Youth 3 Organization Michigan Chapter Congregation B'nai Moshe Hospice of Michigan J ewish Home & Aging Services Huron Valley — Sinai Hospital Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network The Jerusalem Foundation JNF Trees for Israel DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Michigan Region University of Michigan Hillel Yad Sarah THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 102 April 6 • 2006 JN - - PHILIP F. SOFFA,98, former Detroiter of San Francisco, died April 1, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; children and their spouses, Sally and Robert Perliss, David and Pauline Soffa; grandchildren, 'Gail Austin, Cindy Keller, Sanford Perliss and spouse Jennifer, Mark Soffa and spouse Hannah, Steven Soffa, Naomi, JoAnna and Soffa Audrey Soffa; grcat- grandchildren, Chad •and Brittany Austin, David and Adam Keller, Jonathon and Joseph Perliss, Danielle, Erica and Michael Soffa; daughter-in-law, Annette Soffa. He was the loving father of the late Gerald Soffa. Services at Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma, Calif. Contributions may be made to Jewish Home, 302 Silver Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 or Congregation Beth Sholom,1301 Clement, San Francisco, CA 94118. AMY LEVIN SYRETT, 46, of Venice Calif., formerly of Huntington Woods, died March 30, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Philip Syrett; children, Sam and Sophie Syrett; mother, Annette Levin; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Lynn Levin and Stanley Oshinsky; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Jim and Pamela Levin, Mark and Hilary Levin. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ruebin Levin. Contributions may be made to Cedar Sinai Medical Syrett Center, Amy Levin Syrett Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 48750, Room 2416, Los Angeles, CA 9048. Interment in California. This announcement placed at the request of the family by Ira Kaufman Chapel. •