DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES, LTD. It Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune...Only Look Like It! A Hillel Preschool? Day school considers fall opening; synagogues invited to partner. Proud Homeowners Jodi & Philip Warner Shelli Liebman Dorfman gants its early childhood center is not closing. Robert Sklar At Shaarey Zedek, a letter sent by Editor Yanoff and Rabbis Joseph H. Krakoff and Aaron Starr to congregants dealt bile Hillel Day School with what they termed "the myriad of Metropolitan Detroit of rumors that have come to our considers opening a pre- attention in regard to the exploration school next fall, two Conservative of new options for Beth Hayeled." synagogues have written letters to Continuing discussions among congregants dispelling rumors that synagogue board members include they intend to close their early child- sharing feedback received from con- hood centers. gregants and school families. Hillel is reviewing the feasibility of The rabbinic letter stated, "We an early childhood center next fall as have no plans to close Beth Hayeled it strives to offer though the board a full breadth is considering col- of Jewish learn- laborating with ing, address the other organizations to ensure a strong community's changing com- future for our pre- school families. We position, serve have every intention families seek- ing a Jewish of offering high- quality, meaningful, preschool experience and embracing, Jewish early childhood strengthen the pipeline into its education programs for our children and K-8 program. "We invite any - Hillel Head of Scho of Steve Freedman families. The chil- dren of this syna- synagogues to gogue are, and will sit at the table with us to discuss partnering with continue to be, our highest priority" The letter assured that whatever us," Head of School Steve Freedman the decision, Shaarey Zedek will told the JN last week. "We want continue the strong connection that to figure out how best to serve all students and families have with the Jewish education institutions. That's what this is really all about. If we can synagogue and its clergy. The syna- gogue will continue to work with help each other, then that's great." congregants so they have access to Hillel, a community day school, financial support for all programs has 500 students, but witnessed a and educational options. The syna- slow enrollment decline over the last gogue will operate its camp at both decade. Freedman is working with a school the Southfield and West Bloomfield locations next summer. committee that plans to submit its At Adat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron recommendations to the school Bergman, President Jeffrey Supowit board by early February. "As of now, and Early Childhood Center Director we're still investigating:' he said. Julie Eisman indicated in their con- "We've made no decision!' gregational letter that there's "no Clergy at Congregation Shaarey intention of closing our preschool." Zedek of Oakland County addressed "Right now:' they wrote, "we are in the possible merger of the syna- the process of planning for another gogue's Beth Hayeled preschool with exciting summer camp program as Hillel. "Nothing has been decided well as preschool and kindergarten yet; everything is still in the explor- classes for the fall of 2010!' atory, conversation stages:' said They added, "Once again, we Rabbi Eric Yanoff. assure you that Adat Shalom is com- Adat Shalom Synagogue leaders, mitted to continuing to offer a syna- meanwhile, have assured congre- Senior Writer Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as furniture design and installations including granite, wood and other materials. Lois Haron Allied Member ASID 248.851.6989 DaEdoardo Foxtown Grille Dinner and Show Packages Cirque du Soleil Feb. 4th — 7th • Joe louis Arena $125.00 - $130.00 The Wizard of Oz 7:30 Feb. 4th and 6th Performances • The Fisher Theater $110.00 - $130.00 Jesus Christ Superstar Feb. 14th • Masonic Temple $110.00 Rain : A Tribute to The Beatles March 7th • Fox Theater $110.00 Thursda February 10Th — Wine Tastin — 5 courses and wines from /tale and California $60.00 per person All packages include a three course dinner and prime seating (main floor). Beverages, tax and gratuity not included. limited Availability Foxtown Grille Please call 313.471.3500 2203 Woodward Ave. across from Comerica Park Detroit Home: Wireless Network Consulting/Setup/Installation Full Instruction/Troubleshooting Business: Domain Names/Web Hosting Blackberry Setup and Training • • • • • • • • Larry Silver • • • • • • • • • 248-568-1798 computerhelp6@gmail.com Reasonable Rates/Appts. Day & Evening 14 January 28 2010 1561930 W "We want to figure out how best to serve all Jew ish edu- cation insti tutions."