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In Remembrance
The Kavod HaMet Society, a commu-
nity project that provides and erects
headstones on unmarked Jewish
graves in Metro Detroit, will hold
a ceremony to dedicate headstones
recently placed on local graves.
The program will be held 4- 5
p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Doi finan
Chapel, 30440 12 Mile in Farmington
Hills (between Orchard Lake and
Middlebelt roads.) It will include
an unveiling ceremony and a brief
presentation on Jewish burial ritual
presented by local rabbis. The entire
community is invited at no charge.
Refreshments will be provided.
The project is a partnership between
B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region and
the Dorfman Chapel with the partici-
pation of local cemeteries and support
from throughout the community. The
goal is embodied in the name Kavod
HaMet, which means honoring the
deceased and is done in accordance
with Jewish religious law.
Last year, 18 markers were placed
and this year another 18 will be dedi-
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o enhance the joy of
for families and individuals.
Shabbat and to pro-
Minchah services will
vide a spiritual ramp-
begin at 4:30 p.m., followed
up to Chanukah, Congregation
by Seudah Shlishit (the
Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield
traditional "third meal" of
will host a full day of learning,
Shabbat), then Maariv and
singing, davening, noshing
Havdalah.
and shmoozing on Saturday,
No Hebrew background
Rabbi
Dec. 13.
is required to participate in
Rubens tein
"Chanukah in a New
the study sessions. Child-
Light" is the theme of the
care will be available all day.
Shabbaton, and participants will have
Advance registration is needed to
many fun opportunities to explore
plan for food and materials. While
the holiday. The entire day's Shabbat
walk-ins will be accommodated, pre-
Limud (Learning Shabbat) events
registration is strongly urged.
are free and open to the community.
To register or for information, con-
Individuals and families are invited to tact Nancy Kaplan at (248) 737-1931
participate.
or nancyellen879@comcast.net .
After morning services and
The Shabbaton is underwritten
kiddush, there will be a light lunch at
by Beth Ahm members who support
12:30 followed by text-study opportu-
the shun ongoing commitment to
nities led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein
Shabbat and Torah Lishma (lifelong
and Professor Howard Lupovitch
Jewish learning for its own sake) as
— interspersed with singing, board
prime Jewish values. Opportunities
games, jigsaw puzzles and other
exist to underwrite future extended
Shabbat-friendly games and activities
Shabbat learning at Beth Ahm. ❑
cated, according to Jerry Olson of West
Bloomfield, who heads the project.
For information call B'nai B'rith,
(248) 646-3100, or Dorfman Chapel,
(248) 406-6000, or visit
www.kavodhamet.org .
Workshop Aids Teachers
Gan Shalom Parenting center will host
a workshop presented by Jill Spokojny
Guz, creator of the Abilities Center in
Commerce, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
17, at Congregation Beth Shalom in
Oak Park.
Teachers and paraprofessionals will
benefit from practical suggestions
and activities that can be used in the
classroom to help children feel good
and become successful. Understanding
how the sensory environment impacts
a child's ability to focus, perform motor
skills and learn will support and assist
teachers so teaching can be easier and
more enjoyable. CE Credits available.
Workshop cost is $10; dinner is $10.
Reservations are required. Contact
Susan Gartenberg at (248) 547-7970
or sgartenberg@congbethshalom.org .