Jews Welcome Muslims
Detroit's Jewish community will
be joined by volunteers from the
Muslim community on Friday,
Dec. 25, to take part in Mitzvah
Day, the annual single largest
day of volunteering by Detroit's
Jewish community.
Volunteers of all ages will par-
ticipate in dozens of social ser-
vice projects throughout Metro
Detroit so that Christians can
celebrate Christmas at home with
their families.
Mitzvah Day is presented
by the Jewish Community
Relations Council and the Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit. "Make Someone Happy"
is the theme for Mitzvah Day
2009. As many as 900 Jewish
volunteers — joined for the first
time with Muslim volunteers —
are expected to take part, aiding
48 local social service agencies on
Christmas Day.
Participants also will take part
in a nonperishable food drive,
bringing donations as they report
to volunteer duty on Dec. 25.
Event chairs are Micki
Grossman and Stephanie
Rosenbaum. Volunteer slots have
been filled for this year.
ow in Downtown Birmingham
690 South Old Woodward
Your friends at the Jewish Housing
Association are assisting qualified loan
modification applicants free of charge.
This service will be provided by our
professional team of mortgage loan
counselors in a confidential manner.
Party Downtown
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue
will host a Chanukah party at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in
the synagogue at 1457 Griswold,
Detroit. The free celebration will
feature dinner, plus dancing led
by a DJ.
RSVPs are not required but
appreciated. Call the synagogue's
board secretary, Leor Barak,
(248) 860-0941.
You may submit your application by phone
or meet with us in person to ensure your
privacy.
Jewish Housing Association
27777 Franklin Road, Suite 1700
Southfield, MI 48075
1.800.458.0404 www.jhamd.org
Jewish Housing Association of Metropolitan
Detroit
qpJewish
Federation
of
Metropolitan Detroit
WE'RE PART OF THE TEAM
A Michigan non profit organization
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