Rivka and Dr. Dov Schuchman Moishe and Ruth Goodman Torah Center Dinner Honors Two Couples Sara and Morris Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center will hold its 37th anniver- sary dinner on Sunday, June 5, 5 p.m., at Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W. 10 Mile. The Torah Center will present Dr. Dov and Rivka Schuchman with the Keter Sheim Tov ("Crown of a Good Name") Award. Dr. Schuchman, who was recently elected president of the Torah Center, is an internationally recognized physician and speaker specializing in obstetrics and gynecology; Rivka has been teaching Judaic studies and Hebrew at Hillel Day School since their arrival in Detroit. The Schuchmans have been devoted members of the Torah Center since they moved to West Bloomfield almost 30 years ago. The Torah Center will also present Moishe and Ruth Goodman with the Community Service Award. Moishe and Ruth serve the Metro Detroit Jewish community as proprietors of Sara's Deli — named after Moishe's mother — making quality kosher food available to all who seek it. They are also the in-house caterers of the Torah Center. Entertainment will be provided by "Mentalist to the Stars" Sidney Friedman. He reads minds, per- forms ESP, telepathy, premonition and his own unique "Music Mind Reading." Dinner Sidney chairpersons are Friedman Gabriel Schuchman and Michael Schuchman. To make reservations for the dinner or participate in the journal, call the Torah Center in West Bloomfield, (248) 855- 6170, or email www.baischabad.com . Janice Charach Gallery Marks 20th Anniversary The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit's Janice Charach Gallery will celebrate its 20th anniver- sary with an exhibit and sale noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield. The exhibit, which runs through July 24, will feature new works by artists who have previously shown in the gallery. Endowed by Natalie and Manny Charach of West Bloomfield in memory of their daughter Janice, the gallery hosts exhibits of Jewish art and works by new and emerg- ing artists. Exhibitions have included glass, ceramics, multimedia, panting, fiber arts and photography. This past year alone, the gallery hosted "Jews Who Rock',' a collection of photos and memorabilia celebrating Jews in the music industry; a diverse collection of glass vases, jewelry and wall hangings, in honor of Glass Month; and "Not Your Grandma's Fiber Show',' with sweaters and purses. Wingo (Women's Bingo) Party To Benefit ORT Wingo (women's only bingo) to benefit ORT worldwide will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. The theme of this year's event is "Wingo Provides a Window of OppORTunities," and Hansons Windows will serve as the pre- senting sponsor of the event. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:30 p.m.; the raffle starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues throughout the evening. This year, in addition to more than 100 prizes from local businesses, Jeff Dwoskin, a local comedian, will serve as the caller for 10 Bingo games. Carol Kellman, Halle Saperstein and Sylvia Wolf are serving as the event co-chairs. General admission is $50, which includes dinner and a Bingo card. Additional pack- ages ranging from $5-$20 are available for purchase prior to the event, which is new this year. Bingo cards and raffle ticket packages will increase by $5 at the event so those who pre-purchase can save money and avoid the lines. Participants can also pur- chase event packages, which offer a chance to donate extra money to ORT. Participants are asked to bring an office supply to donate to the David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center. For additional information regarding WINGO or to purchase event or raffle tickets, contact the ORT office, (248) 723- 8860. Half Of Democratic Senators Urge Cutoff In Aid To P.A. WASHINGTON (JTA) — Half the Democratic caucus in the U.S. Senate urged President Obama to suspend assistance to the Palestinian Authority unless Hamas recognizes Israel and renounces terrorism. Mahmoud Abbas' P.A. last week signed a reconciliation deal with Hamas. "It is imperative for you to make clear to President Abbas that Palestinian Authority participation in a unity government with an unreformed Hamas will jeopardize its relationship with the United States, includ- ing its receipt of U.S. aid:' said the letter sent May 6 to Obama and signed by 27 Democratic senators, including Michigan's Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow. 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