Front Lines SSANCE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS NOTEBOOK JNonline.us Advertising Sales Publisher/President Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@renmedia.us Sales Director: Keith Farber kfarber@renmedia.us Account Executives: Ann G. Abrams, Jan Haskell, Melissa Litvin, Heidi Martin, Rick Nessel, Dharlene Norris Senior Sales Assistant: Kim Metzger Just Horsing Around A horse, a horse. My kingdom for a horse." That was Richard III's cry in Shakepeare's play, but I'm not sure I would echo that appeal. When I was small, I had very severe hay fever and the thought of a horse would be as bad as actually sitting on a bale of hay. Later, I was intimidated by their size; and horses never did hold much allure for me. However, this does not diminish my awareness of the influence of the term in our language. Though I am not a horseman and do not enjoy riding horse- back (I have done so and was scared every moment of the time), I did not balk at taking our grandchildren to the races once in Arlington, Ill., and let- ting them ride around a circular track on horseback. Visiting the Henry Ford is a pleasant summer diversion and a quaint reminder of the horse and buggy days. No, I do not personally recall when the trol- ley replaced the horse car; but I have seen pictures and am once again glad that I was never a street sweeper. Being born a Buckeye (from Ohio for those of you who do not know), I have always liked seeing horse chestnuts; the brown seed has an indentation similar to a horse- shoe on it. I shall recall with accom- panying itching sensations the feel of sitting on the horse- hair sofa and chairs in my grandparents' home. If you are a fan of Western movies, you may be accused of loving horse operas, as they were once known. If so accused, you may reply, "Horse feathers" (nonsense). You might also give in to a horse laugh ( a loud, boisterous response). I suppose that the horse is a smart animal and, therefore, contributed to the birth of the expression "horse sense;" though I have heard some Start Growing That Hair The Kadima youth group of Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills has organized a congregation- wide hair donation event timed to Lag b'Omer, the holiday when Jews cut their hair to signify the end of mourn- ing for the destruction of the Temple. Hair will be donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. The event will be on Wednesday, May 13, at the synagogue. Ruby Blue hair salon in Farmington Hills will donate hours to cut donor hair. Members of the general community are welcome to participate as well. Those who cannot donate their hair (too short, more than 5 percent gray) can participate in various volunteer opportunities. Hair goes to make free wigs for women and children suffering from hair loss from chemotherapy. For details, call Jodi Gross, asso- ciate director of education, at (248) 626-2153. - Keri Guten Cohen, story development editor Business Offices Customer Service Assts.: Maya Brodsky, Jan Shain Billing Coordinator: Pamela Turner Collections Analyst: Hazel Bender Creative Services creative@thejewishnews.com Creative Director: Deborah Schultz Senior Graphic Designer: Lindsay Schwartz Production By VERTIS INC. Site Manager: Scott Drzewiecki Designers: Iris Dembeck, Beth Farley, Kathleen Kargula, Jeffrey Meyer, Pam Sherevan, Michelle Sheridan Photography Staff Photographers: Angie Baan, Armando Rios Editorial people described as lacking even the sense that God gave a horse, which seems somewhat minimalistic. When we stop to think about the dangers of cars on the roads today — or the people driving those vehicles — we can specu- late that we were better off when only the animal had horsepower. If you are a gymnast, you may demonstrate your ability and agility on the horse, also known as the horse pommel. The item looks like the animal sans head and tail. The performers show great control. Well, if all this considering has developed a thirst in you, you may consider ordering a horse's neck, which is, I under- stand, an iced drink of ginger ale and soda and may or may not have alcohol added to it. There is an expression at the other end of the continuum of the horse's neck, but I'm not going there; I know too many who act so as to be labeled by that epithet. The next time you decide to horse around, just remember that you need not be an eques- trian to do so. Li Help Federation's Super Sunday Sunday, Feb. 8, will be a day full of hope. One day that can make a big difference in people's lives. One day that Federation will call on you to stand together to ensure that No Family Stands Alone. The economic climate and challenges faced by many within the community continues to impact Federation's ability to respond. The requests have increased and the needs far outweigh the resources. Those in need are becoming closer and closer to those we know — a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor. Unfortunate circumstances have no boundaries. But with despair comes hope. That's why Super Sunday volunteers are needed to serve at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer at thisisfederation.org . Make calls and deliver a message of hope and community to meet the needs of at-risk citizens here and in Israel. If you or someone you know needs assistance, call the Jewish Assistance Project, (248) 592-2650, or visit jewishdetroit.org,/help. Super Sunday 2009 chairs are Lee Hurwitz and Abbe Sherbin. Federation's 2009 Campaign chairs are Beverly Liss and Gary Shiffillan. 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