obituaries Obituaries from page 92 Social Anxiety Is Focus Of Magazine Project The Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety, started by Detroit natives Jeff and Patty Kukes in memory of their son, invites the local Jewish community to partici- pate in a conversation the founda- tion is convening with a national Jewish magazine. Moment magazine is partnering with the foundation to ask how anx- iety has affected you, your family or the Jewish people in general. The responses containing the most com- pelling or enlightening stories will be shared in an upcoming issue. "An important part of the founda- tion's national mission is to begin the conversation about a common, but often misunderstood, part of so many lives:' said Lori Blumenstein Bott, foundation executive director. "We want the Detroit Jewish com- munity — the roots of our founda- tion — to have an opportunity to take part in this dialogue." Details are available at www. momentmag.com/contests/ elephant-in-the-room-contest. For information about the Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety, visit www.akfsa.org. Yiddish Literature To Be Digitized The National Library of Israel and the Yiddish Book Center announced the formation of a partnership to digitize the major- ity of existing Yiddish language books. This newly formed alliance will make virtually every Yiddish book available online, establishing Yiddish as the most fully accessible literature in history. The National Library of Israel — the world's most comprehen- sive Jewish research library — is undertaking a massive project to digitize all of its Hebrew-alphabet collections, with support from the Rothschild Foundation. Over the coming years, the library will scan 3,000-4,000 Yiddish titles a year. Titles scanned by both institutions will be hosted by the National Library in Jerusalem and by the nonprofit Internet Archive in San Francisco. Traverse City Shul Plans Addition For Easier Access Congregation Beth El has served the Jewish community of Traverse City for more than 126 years and is proud to be the oldest syna- gogue building in continuous use in Michigan. However, access to the synagogue has become difficult for many who are unable to climb steps. The building committee of Congregation Beth El has announced plans to add a new entrance to the historic building that will pro- vide access for all while preserving the syna- gogue's historic appearance and designation. "We have many aging congregants and members of the community whose disabilities prevent them from climbing stairs:' said Terry Tarnow, Beth El president. Traverse City architect Robert Holdeman has designed a small addition for the back corner of the synagogue that will not jeopardize Beth El's Michigan Historic Site designation. It will house a lift, a handicap-accessible bathroom and a new stairway. This entrance will remove barriers to the sanctuary and the downstairs social hall. The building committee has received bids and the cost will be around $170,000. Members of the congregation have already made pledges of $50,000 and, with an additional $50,000 Congregation Beth El from the building fund, the congregation is now looking for funding for the balance from private donors and foundations before it begins the project. For information or to donate, contact Terry Tarnow at tarnows@nmrec.com or call (231) 499-7012. WEB STREAMING FROM ANYWHERE Online funeral video streaming is now available from our Chapel, any temple or synagogue, graveside or a cemetery chapel. Our commitment to this community. No Cost. No Password. Anytime. Anyplace. THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 W. 9 Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 • 248.569.0020 • IraKaufman.com 1770590 94 November 29 • 2012 DI Obituaries