StandWithUs in partnership with the 3enard L. Maas Founcation Spirituality esents Founder and director of the Middle East Forum in Philadelphia, counterterrorism analyst, Middle East expert, and prize-winninc columnist Monday, October 8, 2007, 1:30 PM Bernath Auditorium, Undergraduate Library Wayne State University 5155 Gullen Mall Detroit, MI 48202 Celebrating at the Shul dinner are Avrohom Shenkman of Clinton, Mich., Yisroel Shenkman and Ayala, 2 1/2 months, of Brooklyn, N.Y., honorees Miriam and Jack Shenkman of Farmington Hills and Shul Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov. Community Pillars Monday, October 8, 2007, 8:00 PM Modern Language Budding (MLB), Auditorium 3 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus 812 East Washington Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Cosponsors: Students For Israel, Israel Idea, and The Zionist Organization of America DMIMIVffirgoi6& LAMINATES, LTD. It Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune... Only Look Like It! Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as furniture design and installations including granite, wood and other materials. Lois Haron Allied Member ASID 248-851-6989 40 September 27 2007 The Shul honors Shenkmans for longtime support, generosity. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer A t a Sept. 7 gathering at the Shul-Chabad Lubavitch in West Bloomfield, Jack Shenkman mentioned how nice it was that 300 guests came to celebrate his and wife Miriam's 67th wedding anni- versary. Actually, the celebration was a trib- ute to "their many years of support and generosity to Chabad-Lubavitch of Michigan:' said Itty Shemtov, the Shul's Hebrew school director and wife of Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov, spiritual director of the Shul. The evening was highlighted by the dedication of the Shul facility now named the Jack and Miriam Shenkman Building. "The Shenkmans have been pillars in the Jewish community, forging a relationship with Chabad-Lubavitch for over 30 years',' Itty Shemtov said. The couple, who had annual meet- ings with the late Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem M. Schneerson in New York, was surprised at the dinner to see a video clip of one of those meetings. "Jack expressed that it was at the Rebbe's urging and blessing that they continue to actively serve and build the Jewish community with opportu- nities for observance and education for all Jews without regard for labels or affiliation," Itty Shemtov said. "The Shul was founded on those principles. This is why the Shul is being named for them." Shul member Ron Ferber of West Bloomfield described the Shenkmans as "a couple who have taken such an interest in leadership, education, Jewish continuity, caring and giving. "When I was yet a little child, they were active leaders in Jewish educa- tion for the Detroit Jewish community. To me, these are people who personify community involvement. "I am personally inspired by the Shenkmans' example of giving to a community, and I think it's most appropriate that this spiritual home for a community, this place where we all can really feel comfortable, bears their name." Fl Sukkot Fun Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile in Oak Park, will host an opportunity for celebrating the mitzvah of dining in the sukkah. The annual Souper Supper in the Sukkah will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. The dinner will be followed by a discussion with Rabbi Joseph P. Klein. The charge is $5 per person. For res- ervations, contact (248) 967-4020 or at www.emanuel-mich.org .