elegatyzt a 6393 Orchard Lake Rd • In Orchard Mall • West Bloomfield, MI • 248 737 2666 - - he Go Eighth-graders share a meaningful adventure together touring Israel. Brett Gonte, Nisim Nesimov, Daniel Levin and Garrett Smith For nearly 35 years, Cartise has developed unique fashions and original designs with the "real" woman in mind. It's our vision to create beautiful clothing that fits most body types, and allows women to express their own personal style. Our flattering fits offer women an extensive mix of novelty lifestyle separates and exciting options for day, evening and every special occasion. From causal separates to day time dresses and cocktail wear from sizes XS - XL and 2 to 16. If you are not wearing it... sell it!... or BORROW on it! Camryn Otis, Brett Gonte, teacher Jessica Stempek, Tatum Partrich and Madeleine Fink Brett and Madeleine Gonte Teen2Teen Staff Writers H illel Day School eighth- graders went on their annual school trip to Israel April 8-24. We traveled from the Negev desert in the south, all the way to the Galilee and Golan in the north, visiting sites that some of us have spent nine years learning about at Hillel. In every way, this trip was nothing less than an absolutely life-changing experience. Class members were excit- ed to see all of the beautiful structures that ancient Jews built, such as the Western Wall and Masada. We also engaged in thrilling activi- ties, such as rappelling off cliffs, float- ing in the Dead Sea and crawling through tiny underground caves. These active experiences also were outstanding because they helped many students conquer their fears with the knowledge that nothing could be that bad with all of the supportive students and teachers by their sides. Although the itinerary was noth- ing short of fantastic, it was truly the efforts of the excellent staff and the students' positive attitudes that made the trip as phenomenal as it was. Hillel's trips to Israel always contain a social action component. With the help of Hillel and the Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield, we were able to collect two duffel bags filled with books and markers to donate to two schools in Mizpeh Ramon, a town in the Negev. The schools could not afford these supplies for the students. Giving back to the Israeli community was a pleasure, considering Israel has given so much more to us. We would like to thank Hillel and Frankel for their generosity; together, we made a big difference. You can't enjoy jewelry if it's sitting in your safe deposit box. Sell or borrow on it for immediate cash. We deal in jewelry, watches, diamonds and coins. A Service to Private Owners Banks & Estates ecift4 &pewee,r# Contact Larry Al 33700 Woodward Ave. • Between 14 Mile & Lincoln • Birmingham, MI 248-644-8565 ❑ Brett Gonte of Bloomfield Hills graduated from Hillel Day School In Farmington Hills and will attend FJA in the fall, where his sister Madeleine is a Log on to JNonline.us giveaways • forums • calendars student. They Initiated the school supply collection at both schools. July 18 • 2013 35