JEWISH LEARNING Yiddish Remains Alive And Well The International Association of Yiddish Clubs (IAYC) will convene its 14th conference from Aug. 26-29 in Metro Detroit at the Sheraton Conference Center in Novi. In keeping with IAYC's mission to keep Yiddish language, literature and culture vibrant and thriving, con- ference chair Jerry Gerger of West Bloomfield has dubbed the confer- ence "Yiddish Alive!" The IAYC today numbers more than 100 dues-paying clubs and is the largest federation of Yiddish- supporting associations in the world. IAYC president Paul Melrood recently reported that Yiddish is being taught in more than 90 uni- versities (the language is as old as English — dating back 1,000 years), enjoys an active press in the pres- ence of the Forverts and can claim a vital population of Yiddish poets and writers being published in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and Israel. Like previous conferences, the Novi gathering will host attendees from all across the United States and Canada — and some from overseas. The four-day program will feature a roster of scholars, writers and per- forming artists. The opening plenary session will be addressed by native Detroiter Eugene Driker, who will deliver the Harry Lerner Memorial Lecture. He serves as vice chairman of the National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Mass., where he has been a board member for 11 years. On Monday, Aug. 29, the final day of the conference, registered attendees will visit the Holocaust Memorial Center in nearby Farmington Hills for a guided tour and to hear Dr. Guy Stern speak about his experiences with the famous Ritchie Boys during World War II, followed by dinner. For conference information, go to the IAYC Web site at www.derbay. org/novi, or contact Jerry Gerger at (248) 980-5641 or by e-mail at gerx33@comcast.net. B'nai Israel Elects Board B'nai Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield recently held its first annual election for board of direc- tors. Elected to serve one-year terms are Linda Jacobson, president; Frank Ellias, vice president; David Saperstein, treasurer; Debbi Singer, secretary. The board of directors are Jerry Beale, Jeffrey Eisman, Alan Funk, Mark Kuhn and Ruby Robinson. • DESI4NED FOR. yotot The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School • Learning for pleasure not pressure • Relates ancient wisdom to modern life • Dynamic faculty of rabbis and educators from all branches of Judaism • Unique non-denominational format encouraging dialog "TASTE OF MELTON" INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS Sample the program everyone is talking about... Wednesday, August 10 10-1 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23 7-8:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building 6600W Maple Road West Bloomfield Jewish Community Center Jimmy Prentis Morris Building 15110 VV.Ten Mile Road Oak Park Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills a FOR INFORMATION: (248) 205-2557 or melton@jfmd.org New Melton classes starting in September TRADITIONAL MELTON Tuesday evenings Wednesday mornings Wednesday evenings MELTON PEP (For parents with children newborn-6th grade) Monday mornings Partial scholarshops and payment plans available. the florence metton adult mini-school li EE II lof metro detroit f- Hobrow ,i(3:t2Si3)r3Tr? THE CENTER q p c Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit ALLIANCE FOR JEWISH EDUCATION jewishdetroit.org/melton What are you looking for in SENIOR LIVING? Are you considering a move to a senior living community? Then consider a community that has the following: THE HERITAGE ---- SOUTHFIELD BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING Independent Living Personalized Assisted Living Exceptional Experiences Every DaysM 25800 Eleven Mile Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 www.brookdaleliving.corn ® Reg. U.S. Patent and TM Office. 18710-ROPO4-0711-VH Exception& Experiences Every Day is a Service Mark of Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Nashvgle, TN, USA. • Six different dinner entrées every night • Gourmet meal choices by a chef who is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America • On-site deli • Daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping • Flat linen and laundry services • Complimentary bus transportation or private car and driver • Organized events, activities and outings seven days a week • A heated swimming pool and spa • Aquatics classes led by a certified Arthritis Foundation instructor • GPS-based emergency call and pendant systems • Sprinkler systems throughout • A management team with an average tenure of seven years • 24-hour Concierge • On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy and Home Health with full service therapy gym • On-site medical center affiliated with St. John-Providence Hospital and staffed by the hospital's Director of Aging Services • Weekly Shabbat Services Nov there's only ONE community to consider: The Heritage Southfield. For more information or to schedule your personal visit, call (248) 727-2000. July 28 • 2011 23