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Silver Celebration

Congregation Shir Tikvah marks 25th anniversary in style.

Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg

of Lake Orion, Miriam

Finerman of Washington
Township, Barry Rubin of

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West Bloomfield and Rabbi

Aaron Starr of Troy

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ongregation Shir Tikvah in Troy has been the site of
nourished by our rabbis and leadership:' said Shir Tikvah president Barry Rubin of
numerous celebrations and special occasions over the
West Bloomfield. "We practice Judaism in a way that involves a great deal of spirituality,
years, but on Feb. 9 the synagogue marked a milestone
bringing art and music into our religion:'
of its own. About 200 people gathered at the build-
Currently, Shir Tikvah is in the midst of a "Torah Live" fundraising
ing on Northfield Parkway for a festive evening of
campaign. Jen Taylor Friedman, believed to be the first female scribe in
dinner, dessert, music and dancing to mark the
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the world, is writing a Torah for the congregation and the synagogue's
Reform-Renewal synagogue's 25th anniversary.
about Con gregation
founders say they're looking forward to a bright future.
"This is such a momentous occasion, really, for a
Shir Tikva h, its
"The Torah project goes along with our embracing diversity in our
few Jews who wanted a presence in the Rochester-
programs and events,
community," Rubin said. "For over 25 years we've grown; our program-
Troy area," said Shir Tikvah member Susan Tauber
call (248) 649-4418
ming has become more enriched, and we're just hoping to continue on
of West Bloomfield. "To think we have a building,
or go to it s Web site,
this great path."
two rabbis and a wonderfully diverse congregation
www.shirt ikvah.org .
Spotted in the crowd at the Shir Tikvah celebration were: Event chair,
more than two decades later is truly amazing."
Miriam Finerman of Washington Township; Joe Katz of Bloomfield
Synagogue members got dressed up for the big bash, which also included
Hills; Rochelle and Barry Rubin of West Bloomfield; Carolyn Comai
a Havdalah service, a candlelighting ceremony and a slide show presentation. Oakland
of Pleasant Ridge; Jo and Bruce Turbow of Rochester Hills; and JoAnne and Cary
County Commissioner Tim Burns presented congregants with a plaque commemorating
Levy, Linda and Michael Silverstein, Pam and Rich Spitzer, Phyllis and Paul Wenig,
their silver anniversary.
Marcia and Iry Wengrow, and Nancy and Ken Gross, all of Troy. ❑
"Our congregation began as a community and it's been able to maintain that flavor

Pamela Spitzer of Troy, Rabbi Sleutelberg and Phyllis Wenig
of Troy

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February 21 • 2008

Cary and Joanne Levy of Troy with Erica Peresman and
David Jaffe of Birmingham

Author Lynn Isenberg of Los Angeles and

Eileen Isenberg of Birmingham

