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The Rituals of Grief,
A lecture and panel discussion exploring the similarities and differences
Mourning & Bereavement in ritucis and customs practiced by different faiths at the end of life.

Understanding death. Learning to respect
other cultures. Finding common ground.

join a coalition of the caring for an enlightening afternoon exploring
the unique, yet often similar, rituals different cultures practice at the
end of life. We'll try to answer the questions, "What makes us different?
Moderator
What makes us the same?"

Reverend Urias Beverly
Rabbi Joseph Krakoff
David Techner
Ira Kaufman Chapel Congregation Shaarey Zedek Ecumenical Theological Seminary

Cindy S. Goldman
Hospice of Michigan

Pastor David Palmer
Beaumont Hospice

Featuring Funeral Director, Poet & Auth

Imam Achmat Salle
Oakand University

27 MARCH 2008
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School for Boys • Beth Jacob School for Girls
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15751 W. Lincoln Drive • Southfield, MI 48076 • (248) 557-6750

"One who provides the education for another's child is considered
in Heaven as a partner in the raising of that young person"

During the coming week, the students of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will study in memory of
the following departed friends. In addition, Kaddish will be said during the daily minyan.

09 Adar II
March 16, 2008
William Goodman
Max Langwald
Abram Nuss
Milton Ribiat
Rosa (Benedikt) Schey
Helen Schwartz

10 Adar II
March 17,2008
Louis David Feldman
Aaron Lankin
Herman Schwartz
Max Shnay
Robert Sosnick
Benjamin Topor
Bertha Fischer
Lottie Gerson
Sophy Meisner

11 Adar II
March 18, 2008
Harry Faber
Samuel Liberson
Michael Yahre
Sarah Bass
Charlotte Dolinka
Karen Einhom
Ida Mandelsohn
Faige Sender
Matilda Silverman
Libby Simons
Natalie Wagman
Ida Weider

12 Adar II
March 19, 2008
Sam Mendelsohn
Bessie Cohen
Tema Cooper

Golda Guttman
Jay Ormos
Bess Osbome
Rela Yahre

13 Adar II
March 20,2008
Morris Abel
Harry Altman
Morris E. Bloomberg
Hirsh Neimark
Rebecca Barron
Sally Danzig
Tchema Neimark
Sarah Rotofsky
Leba Silverstein

Max Elias
Samuel Gittleman
Manuel Kaplan
Edward Rothenberg
Gertrude Bunin
Bertha Greenspan

15 Adar II
March 22, 2008
Steven B. Goldstein
Mendel Poss
Simon Waterstone
Sylvia Kohn Knoppow
Ben Mermelstein
Lily Rosen

14 Adar II
March 21, 2008
Morris Beckman

Send a tribute in memory of a loved one -- www.DetroitYeshiva.org/JNtributes

Obituaries from page C39

ISRAEL JAMES
MILLER, 82, of Oak
Park, died of pancre-
atic cancer March 6,
2008.
He was born
Feb. 16, 1926, in
Ironwood, the
Miller
youngest son of Ben
and Molly Miller.
He resided with his
sister Ann and brothers Max and Billy.
He attended Luther L. Wright High
School, where he graduated in 1944.
After graduation, he enlisted in the
U.S. Army, where he attended Officer
Candidate School, rising quickly in
the ranks and being appointed lieu-
tenant at age 19. As a tank battalion
commander in World War II, he was
wounded and sent home to be deco-
rated with the Purple Heart and Medal
of Valor.
On Dec. 7, 1947, he married Erma
"Penny" Miller in Detroit. He was
called to service once again in the
Korean War and was subsequently
wounded and again decorated for
sacrifices made on the field of battle.
While in Japan, he attended university
and learned to speak the language flu-
ently, securing him the honored duty
as tribunal escort to the emperor.
Upon his permanent return
home, he worked his way up the
ladder, from stock boy to president
of Federal's Department Stores.
In the 1990s, his career led him to
employment with the Small Business
Administration.
A devoted scholar of Judaism, he
remained active in his studies and in
Israeli affairs of state throughout his
life. He greatly enjoyed his hobby as a
magician and daily plied his craft as a
comedian, bringing laughter and joy to
all that knew him. He enjoyed keeping
up with world events and was a sports
enthusiast as well. Most importantly,

he was a loving and dedicated hus-
band, father, grandfather and a dear
friend to many. He will be missed by
all.
Mr. Miller is survived by his
wife, Penny E. Miller; daughters
and son-in-law, Sheila and Gilbert
Lafreniere of Detroit, Jann Paxton
of Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, William
"Billy" Miller of West Bloomfield;
grandchildren, Jennifer Rae Paxton,
Jason and Angeline Lafreniere, Shayna
Lafreniere.
Contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12
Mile, Southfield, MI 48076. Interment
at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial
Chapel.

YVONNE GOLDBERG MILLER, 81,
of Farmington Hills, died March 5,
2008.
She is survived by her beloved hus-
band, Ronald Miller; son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Lee and Bobby Golani of Ft.
Wayne, Ind.; daughter and son-in-law,
Fran and Brian Cohen of Novi; sisters,
Teddie "Thelma" Gottlieb and Evelyn
Cohen; grandchildren, Mikki (David)
Shenkenberg, Kevin and Bradd Golani;
great-granddaughter, Rebecca Hailey
Shenkenberg.
She was the dear wife of the late
Harold Goldberg.
Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial
Park. Contributions may be made to
the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy
Network or to a charity of one's
choice. Arrangements by Dorfman
Chapel.

DR. JOEL DAVID PORTNOY, 39, of
Wynnewood, Pa., died March 3, 2008.
He was a consultant in pediatrics.
Dr. Portnoy is survived by his wife,
Dr. Eron Friedlaender of Wynnewood;
son, Alexander Harris Portnoy; daugh-
ter, Emma Sara Portnoy; mother,

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