Please join us as we celebrate e I8th anniversary of Yad Ezra the kosher food pantry feeding vulnerable families Community Crush Birmingham! And aid fight vs. children's leukemia. C Richard and Sally Krugel 2008 honorees Monday, October 6, 2008 Congregation Shaarey Zedek Strolling Supper 6:00 pm Program to follow Couvert $180 per adult Cheryl and Dan Guyer Jan and Mark Hauser Dinner Co-Chairpersons Allan. Sefton President SAD EZRA Feely the Jewish Hiftyry Michigan aitows an income tax credit for individuals equal to 50% of the amount of the cash contribution (subject to certain limitat,ms) to organizations such as Yad Ezra that provide food or shelter to the indigent. The fal , ' market value of the dinner for tax purposes is 660 per person. For information or reservations. call (248) 548-3663 or ern:-.-til yadezra.org . With its contemporary flair and snappy content and visuals, Platinum has positioned itself in the market to deliver the Metropolitan Detroit Jewish population to advertisers through home delivery, street distribution and event attendance. For advertising information call 248-354-6060 A38 September 18 • 2008 MI indy Obron Kahn's enthusiasm is contagious when she talks about the upcoming Crush Birmingham Wine and Food Classic on Sept. 27 at the Townsend Hotel, an inaugural event benefiting the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF). "It's like the gourmet food and wine festivals that happen in other communi- ties such as Naples or Aspen, but we are bringing it to Metro Detroit,' says Obron Kahn. Her involvement as a co-chair along with her husband, Dr. Marc Kahn, is testimony of their volunteer relationship with the 56-year-old Michigan foun- dation and one of its founders, Sylvia Brown. Obron Kahn and her husband co-chaired last year's CLF "Legends of the Heart" dinner honoring Sylvia Brown. Obrong Kahn also serves as an honorary co-chair of CLF's Sylvia and Harry Brown Endowment Campaign. "I've always been drawn to CLF Obron Kahn said. "I like their hands-on, practical approach to solving life's daily problems." Obron Kahn is a Bloomfield Hills resident and a Realtor by profession. She serves as a CLF board officer. Crush Birmingham, she said, "is all about a celebration of pairing extraordinary wine with the finest cuisine' She points to local chefs Brian Polcyn of Five Lakes Grill and Forest Grill and Don Yamauchi of Tribute and Forte and Evan Goldstein, an international wine expert and author, who will be on hand. Host Committee couples are: Debbie and Richard Astrein, Susan and Robert Dresner, Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek, Dr. Renee and Dr. Robert Handelsman, Diane and Mitchell Mondry, Lori Karbal, Lynne and Dr. Jeffrey Obron, Elise and David Schostak, Ellen Lesser Siegel and Dr. Les Siegel, Susie and David Sillman, Marcy and Stephen Sucher, Barbara and Steven Tronstein. Cindy Obron Kahn and Dr. Marc Kahn Obron Kahn and her husband have two daughters. "I am very fortunate,' she said."I've been blessed with good health and a healthy family, a great husband and wonderful, accomplished children. I've always known ifs important to give back. All I'm doing is giving back those blessings:' 0 Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), Saturday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, wine, appetiz- ers, gourmet dinner, live charity auction, after-hours club event with "DJ Scene" sponsored by Remy Cointreau. Also, five differ- ent Patron Receptions, limited to 20 guests, featuring wine and culinary creations by your own all-star chef and wine expert. Honorary chairs are Steve and Lisa Yzerman; event co-chairs, Cindy Obron Kahn and Dr. Marc Kahn and Susan and William Seklar. $250 per person for main event; $500 per person for main event and one patron reception. Tickets, www.crush2008.com or call the CLF office at (248) 353- 8222. About CLF For 56 years, Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan has provided support to adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia, lym- phoma and related blood disorders. CLF provides programs and services that address the family unit and their needs, from information to finan- cial assistance and emotional support to help them through treatment to recovery. Since 1952, nearly 11,000 families have been served.