metro >> on the cover Continued from page 1 Arabian Night Vashti's Banquet for women at Shaarey Zedek ushers in Purim for all synagogue sisterhoods. I Top left: Ellen Bouchard of West Bloomfield, Judge Susan Moiseev of Southfield and Judge Michelle Appel of Huntington Woods Left: Missy Selfon of White Lake getting a henna tattoo Lana Mini of St. Claire Above: Elayne Gross of Oak Park Shores from Detroit Belly Dance teaches women the dancing. (in pink skirt) gets into the belly basic moves. maiden, is chosen to replace Vashti and ends up using her influence on the king to halt the destruction of the Jewish people. Shaarey Zedek's annual Vashti's Banquet commemorates the king's feisty first wife's banquet for women in long- ago Persia. "Wild dancing, (henna) tattooing, good food and friends — who could pass that up?" said Susie Citrin of Birmingham, who was invited to Vashti's Banquet by her friend, Marcy Feldman. Feldman, a jewelry designer and life- time Shaarey Zedek sisterhood member, donated the glimmering fabrics used throughout the room as overhead sashes, tent drapes and lavish table coverings recalling a Persian palace. Most of the fabrics, woven through with sparkly threads, were left over from her children's b'nai mitzvot or other fam- ily parties. "I love glitz, and I love silver:' said Feldman, who also owns Heartwear Designs jewelry in Birmingham, as she pointed out the centerpieces comprised of sterling silver items donated by mem- bers of the congregation sisterhood over the years. The Persian Rose cocktails created by amateur mixologist and Shaarey Zedek sisterhood member Mary Knoll were a big hit. Knoll created the Persian-inspired cocktail for a previous Vashti's Banquet, and its popularity prompted her to bring the recipe back this year. The drink, which includes rosewater, Cointreau and either vodka or tequila, was adapted to accommodate individual tastes as well as the laws of Kashrut. The idea of expanding Vashti's Banquet to include women beyond the Shaarey Zedek community began with the first banquet three years ago. Attending the annual event for the third time, Jeri Fishman, Southfield resi- dent and former sisterhood president, said the organization wanted to bridge the gap between women from every temple, synagogue and sisterhood. "I applaud that, and I appreciate it," OF NOVI The World's #1 Cadillac Dealer 2012 Cadillac AWD CTS $2,000 Conquest Lease is Back $279.74/mth* $0 Down 24 month, 20,000 Mile Lease plus tax, title & doc fee Sale ends 3/31/12 David Burke Leasing 877-249-4117 41350 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48375 ..Lease„„, at signing indudm $ down Mg) Conquest eligibility or 51,995 dorm web no Capucst elMlbihtY. 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"The thing I love the best is the exten- sive array of involvement of the other synagogues:' said Terebelo. "We hope to make this as an annual event and to broaden participation even further with- in the community." Guests included women with a wide range of affiliations beyond Shaarey Zedek. One woman read the positive comments about last year's event on Facebook and decided to attend this year along with a group of friends, includ- ing Huntington Woods residents Judy Goldsmith and Judge Michelle Appel of the Woodward Shul in Royal Oak. "It's a great celebration of a festival that is a return to Judaism:' said Appel. This was the third banquet for profes- sional belly dancer and instructor Lana Mini of St. Claire Shores, who enjoyed teaching the women some basic moves. "These are such open-minded and worldly women:' Mini said. "I'm at doz- ens of events all over, and I lovethese women, they're so warm and kind." One of the more active belly danc- ers was Elayne Gross of Oak Park, who heard about the event from a friend. Sue Oleinick of Farmington Hills, who attended for the first time, said she learned some "new moves." A Middle Eastern feast provided by Quality Kosher Catering included tra- ditional favorites such as hummous, tabbouli, fattoush, falafel and pita, in addition to Persian chicken topped with curry sauce. Guests enjoyed a dessert table laden with homemade baklava and an array of fresh and dried fruits. "It was a lovely evening with lovely old and new friends:' said Ellen Bouchard of West Bloomfield. E ASK IJS ABOUT: KITCHEN RENOVATION DESIGN • PURCHASE • INSTALLATIONS OM Desi n -&- Renovation 248-225-8207 WWW.OMDNR.COM WE DO ALL HOUSEHOLD JOBS TOO, BIG OR SMALL.