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I I wW W . oodz HOODZ 0 CALL US TODAY for Free Inspections and Estimates 4 IF .CO r Michigan 734.973.7777 nate.wojtasinski@hoodz.us.com Produced by Feld Entertainment A BELFOR COMPA le The magic begins at $191 Tickets On Sale Now! Combat Intermarriage I must commend Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg for his bold public stand about the ills of intermarriage ("Sarah's Lesson Of Destiny:' Sept. 2, page 78). The fact that anyone needs to be bold on this issue is an indictment of the times in which we live. While some may disagree on the damage that mixed unions can cause, I find it unbelievable that anyone actually believes it's a wonderful thing. One reader even pointed out that "mixed marriages became inevitable once Jews no longer lived in shtetls." Sadly, that point is true. But should we simply accept our fate and let our religion fade into oblivion simply because we live in a democratic society? Rabbi Silberberg's plea of promoting Torah day schools is the No. 1 antidote to combat the intermarriage trend. Only a small percentage of children who attend Torah day schools from K-12 ends up marrying outside the faith. Is this to be frowned upon? Do people actually want to see our intermarriage rate go from 50 percent to 75 percent? If an intermarried couple are truly determined to raise their children as Jews (especially if the wife is Jewish), then those who help them along that path shouldn't be frowned upon. But on the same token, where is the harm in preventing such circumstances from happening in the first place? Like other religions, we should be unequivocally proud of our heritage and do everything in our power to ensure it stands the test for all-time. The articles (including the editorial opinion "Building A Congregation," Sept. 2, page 45) that have run in the Jewish News have helped sustain our momentum. We are proud of our growth and we were not going to be discouraged by economic conditions. Harvey Bronstein Southfield Uplifting Service I am a proud member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and am excited to share that our shul has created a brand-new Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat ser- vice called Music and Motzi. It is both inspiring and enlightening; and it is generating a lot of positive feedback and excitement throughout the entire congregation. Our cantor and clergy team have gathered a group of local Jewish talent from the congregational member- ship that leads us in prayer. Everyone's energy can be felt and it puts the par- ticipants in a good, relaxed and spiri- tual mood, ready to enjoy the spirit of Shabbat! What a wonderful time to be a member of Shaarey Zedek, an inno- vative, creative and wonderful place where spiritually uplifting Jewish prayer and top-notch Jewish education is such a high priority. While Music and Motzi is just one example, I hope others will come and experience the blessing of Shabbat and Jewish life at Shaarey Zedek. Dr. Mark Uzansky Bloomfield Hills Hershel Goulson Los Angeles (formerly of West Bloomfield) Buy tickets at www.disneyfive.com , ddietmaster Retail Locations, Palace of Auburn Hills Box Office or call (248) 645.6666 Regular Ticket Prices: $19 - $24 - $29 $40 VIP Floor Seats $52 Front Row Limited number of Front Row and VIP seats available. Call or go online for details. (Service charges, Facility and handling Fees may apply.) www. d isnayiive c om 6 October 21 • 2010 Synagogue Growth The JN has published a series of arti- cles on the growth of Young Israel of Southfield — what I call its rebirth. As a member for more than 35 years, the number of new families that have joined (22) is to me exciting and amaz- ing. The expansion (the second in 10 years) is now complete and our congre- gation is proudly utilizing this beautiful, yet practical facility for daily and early Shabbat services as well as youth groups and classes. Correction Karen Davidson and her family will not be honored at the Oct. 23 "Stars Guitars" benefit for the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarshp Fund of Royal Oak-based Beaumont Hospitals. ("Star Guitars Benefits Kids,"Oct. 14, page 28.). Rather, they will be honored at the Oct. 21 benefit hosted by Art Van Furniture for the Neuroscience Institute and the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at the Henry Ford Health System, Detroit ("Art Van Aids Henry Ford Health System," Oct. 14, page 42). Endorsement Policy The IN will not publish letters that endorse candidates seeking election on Nov. 2, but we invite readers to share their preferences and why at thejewishnews.com/community in our Community Forum. Readers wishing to place endorsement ads in the JIN should contact our advertising director, Keith Farber, at kfarber@thejewishnews.com or (248) 354-6060.