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Kiddush, our first tradition is
touching each other's cup, no
matter how many people are
around the table, before drink-
ing the wine.
The other one is a bit
strange. After saying the
HaMotzi over the challah and 4
Atilt
Shelly Kapen and his granddaughter
giving a piece to each one at
Kayla, 10
the table, my husband, Shelly,
takes the piece designated for
our first grandchild, 10-year-old Kayla, who sits to his right, and cuts it
with his hands into 10 pieces, counting each piece in Hebrew, Yiddish,
Arabic or any other language he can count in. We never know which will
be the designated language and it's always a lot of fun, especially to
Kayla. This is a unique tradition in our family, which I'll bet no one else
has.
— Rachel Kapen, West Bloomfield, who has two sons and six grandchildren
Send us your family tradition — be it a song, a special food, a secret handshake,
etc. — to kcohen@thejewishnews.com (put "tradition" in the subject line). Keep your
explanation to 100 words and send a color, high-resolution photograph to illustrate
your tradition. Include your name, city and a daytime phone number. Or mail to
JN/
Tradition, 29200 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034.
Calendar
Experience a Chinese-style Shabbat dinner with Congregation B'nai
Moshe after services at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16, at 6800 Drake, West
Bloomfield. Cantor Earl Berris will lead an Adon Olam Sing Down. Call
(248) 788-0600 for reservations.
Drop off donations for Bookstock Colossal Collection
Day 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the
Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph,
Bloomfield Township. Books, records, videos, CDs
and DVDs are needed in preparation for a sale. (248)
645-7840, ext. 365.
ELEGANT BAR MITZVAH AND BAT MITZVAH CELEBRATIONS
IN THE REFINED AMBIENCE OF THE SKYLINE CLUB
Just north of downtown Detroit, The Skyline Club is a premier luxury location
for sophisticated, once-in-a-lifetime events. Exquisitely situated on the 28th
floor of Tower 2000 in Southfield Town Center, the club offers alluring
metropolitan views and an extensive slate of services, including event planning,
luxury embellishments, custom menus, and anything else you may require.
Simply reserve a private room, communicate your desires to our staff,
relax, and enjoy this precious moment. You'll be proud to host
family and friends in such posh ambience.
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Contact Bryn Kerekes, Private Events Director, at 248.350.9898 for information.
The Skyline Club • 2000 Town Center, Ste. 2800 • Southfield, MI 48075
WWW.TheSkylineClub.com • Fax: 248.350.1191
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[ Take the kids to Purim Shpiel, a puppet show by
PuppetART, performed at 2 p.m. Saturdays throughout
March at 25 E. Grand River, Detroit. $5-$7, $8 for pup-
pet workshop after performance. (313) 961-7777.
Children in grades K-2 at the Congregation
Beth Shalom Religious School in Oak Park now
have their own Shabbat service. Led by Dahlia
Schwartz, the weekly children's service begins
at 10:30 a.m. and features a special siddur
designed for the age group. Younger children
may attend Tot Shabbat, when Miss Linda
demonstrates Shabbat joy through music, pup-
pets and play.