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Thousands of suits in stock. Gift Certificates Available Bookstock Best Finds from page 22 Egalitarian Champion from page 24 Alliance for Jewish Education • "My favorite? Little Women! In fact, I just reread it a few years ago. I'm particularly fond of books that tell a story over many years, and Louisa May Alcott's classic tale fills my need. As I have two sisters, I can relate to the complicated family relationships and recognize the unwavering loyalty. Little Women encouraged my enjoy- ment of reading, which continues to this day. One of my favorite evenings is my monthly book club — soon to be 20 years old!"—Randie Levin, Jewish Women's Foundation Chair • "The first real chapter book that I remember reading (and loving) was Superfudge by Judy Blume. It had just enough illustrations to give my imagina- tion a jumping off point, but was a 'real book' with lots of words, and I remem- ber feeling very grown-up carrying it around. — Amy Newman, Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education spread resistance to women having a role in the synagogue service, to chanting Torah, having aliyot or participating in a minyan. Winning re-election as Sisterhood president in 1980 was challenging. Many synagogue members sup- ported a conservative approach to women in the service, while others took an egalitarian view. By providing leadership and vision at a critical time, Saulson won re-election by an overwhelm- ing majority, sending a clear signal that the women of Shaarey Zedek wanted an equal role in the ritual life of the synagogue. "Ann and I remember Marjorie as a young woman," said Leonard Baruch, executive director emeritus at Shaarey Zedek. "Her vision and leadership skills stood out and were quite impressive at a young age" Saulson recalls a Sunday service in 1994 with no clergy, where she, as a mourner, was encouraged by her husband to lead the service. After asking those in attendance if they were comfortable with this, an elder gentleman responded by presenting her a tallit to use. Afterward, a woman approached her, saying "Thank you, now I can die happy!" Not all egalitarian firsts have been met at Shaarey Zedek. "It would be lovely to have a female rabbi, but only if she's the best candidate, not because she is a woman" Saulson said. "If it were practical, we should have 'blind auditions' for rabbi, as it's done in an orchestra setting" That thought segues nicely into another hat Saulson has worn for years — champion for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She served as president of the Volunteer Council, a DSO board member (now emerita) and as president of the Association of Major Symphony Orchestra Volunteers (AMSOV). ❑ More Cooks And Their Books Enumerating best finds, Allan Gale of JCRC, found the following: • A Weight Watchers book from the 1960s, which he gave to Bookstock leadership suggesting they present it to Florine Mark • A 1975 kosher celebrity cookbook featuring stories and recipes from the likes of Detroiter Soupy Sales • The Bialys Eaters: The Story of a Bread and Lost World, by Mimi Sheraton. The book sent him on a search for bialys bakeries here in Detroit only to discover that they are few and far between. Specials All Week Bookstock's pre-sale kicks-off on Sunday, April 26, at 8:15 a.m. with a performance by an ensemble from the DSO Youth Orchestra. There is a $20 admission charge for the pre-sale only, which runs through 11 a.m. The sale continues through Sunday, May 3, running Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Specials include Monday Madness on April 27, with giveaways for the first 1,000 shoppers; Teacher Appreciation Day on April 28, with half off for all teachers with a valid ID from 3-9 p.m.; Bookbuster Sports Nights on April 29-30, when you can buy three books and get the fourth book free from 3-9 p.m.; and a half-price finale on May 3. Laurel Park Place is located on 6 Mile Road east of I-275 in Livonia. ❑ 26 April 23 • 2015 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Celebrity Ricki Lake will be the speaker. Speaker/luncheon tickets start at $72. Boutiques are free. For details, go to www.11nwomansworld.org, email sisterhood@shaareyzedek.org or call (248) 357-5544, ext. 48. For a story on Ricki Lake's appear- ance at the event, see page 54. Vivian Henoch writes for myjewishdetroit. org, where this story first appeared. 586-977-9140 www. Custom mwear. c om Lois Linden Nelson Woman's World is