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HELP FOR KIDS

Jessica Minahan, a nationally recognized
board certified behavior analyst and
special educator, will be the featured
speaker at the Anita Naftaly Family
Circle Conference on Sunday, Oct. 18,
at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaarey
Zedek in Southfield.
"Between a Rock and a Calm Place:
Practical Strategies for Supporting
Children with Challenging or Anxiety-

Lindsay Randel and Madison Butler

FIGHTING DIABETES

More than 5,000 people participated
in the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation "One Walk" Sept. 7 in
Warren, including several Jewish fami-
lies touched by type 1 diabetes. More
than $825,000 for research has been
raised from the event.
Lindsay Randel and JDRF Youth
Ambassador Madison Butler, friends
and co-captains of Team Hot Shots,
(shown) together raised more than
$20,000 at this year's walk. Their team
had more than 100 members.
Eli Ribiat said, "It means a lot to be
an ambassador and help kids and to let
JDRF youth know they are not alone
and that everything will be all right:'
His Eli's I.V. League team surpassed
its goal in one week, thanks to gener-
ous donors. Eli walked with family and
friends, including Seth Katman, Emma
Wine and Celia Lipton. *

18 October 15 2015

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo became
the first European to sign on to
Mayors United Against Anti-
Semitism, an American Jewish
Committee initiative calling on cities
to publicly address and take concrete
actions against rising anti-Semitism.
"Paris, which is home to the big-
gest Jewish community of Europe,

needs to be a pioneer in the fight
against hate so that other cities can
benefit from its expertise and com-
mitment:' said Hidalgo.
AJC Detroit garnered support
from mayors in five Michigan
cities: Farmington Hills, Oak
Park, Southfield, Ann Arbor and
Muskegon. *

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Related Behaviors" is presented by the
Jewish Federation's Opening the Doors
Program. It's for educators, mental
health professionals and parents of
students with diverse learning or behav-
ioral challenges.
$20 in advance, and $25 at the door.
Social workers may pay an additional
$10 for CE hours. To register, visit
ewishdetroit.org/familycircle, or call
(248) 205-2549. *

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$5 MILLION GRANT

PRIDE OF FLINT

The William Davidson
Graduate School of
Jewish Education of
the Jewish Theological
Seminary (JTS) in
New York City has
received a $5 million
two-year grant from
the William Davidson
Foundation.
This grant comes
William Davidson
on the approach of
the 20th anniversary
of the school's founding. It will enable
the school to continue inspiring the next
generation of Jewish educators for years to
come. *

Actress and comedian Sandra
Bernhard, who spent her "formative"
childhood years in Flint, can now add
radio host to her long line
of credits.
Sandy is hitting
her stride just
one month into
her new gig,
"Sandyland"
— which airs
weekdays at
noon on Radio
Andy, Channel 102,
Sandra
on Sirius XM radio.
Bernhard
"It's the world
through my prism:'
Bernhard said. "It's an opportunity
for me to showcase my viewpoint on
all things political, cultural and emo-
tional"
Every show has a different vibe,
depending on the guest, like designer
Isaac Mizrachi, Daily Show co-creator
Liz Winstead and actress Maura
Tierney.
"It's a work in progress, like all of
us:' Bernhard said. "No one ever really
arrives; we just keep trucking alone

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SO, YOU THINK
YOU'RE SMART?

High-IQ society Mensa will offer an
admissions test to those 14 and over
(parental permission needed for minors)
Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 1:45 p.m. at
21557 Telegraph (between 8 and 9 Mile) in
Southfield, west side, Building 100; check
in with guard. The test takes about two
hours.
Those who score in the top 2 percent
of the population on either of two tests of
logic and deductive reasoning are eligible
for membership. Cost is $20.
For information or to preregister, email
testing@mensadetroit.com or semmtest@
paverbach.us or call (734) 281-2726. *

GET ON THE BUS

"The Future of Regional Transit in
Southeast Michigan" — including the
blending of Detroit and suburban
bus systems — will be the topic of a
community forum at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 18, at Temple Israel in West
Bloomfield. Michael Ford, CEO of the
Regional Transit Authority of Southeast
Michigan, will speak.
Sponsors are the Jewish Community
Relations Council and Temple Israel.
RSVPs are suggested. For details, contact
ciesla@jfmd.org or call (248) 642-5393. *

— Harry Kirsbaum, contributing writer

HONOR THE FALLEN

Veterans and grateful citizens are encour-
aged to attend memorial services for
fallen soldiers 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at
Machpelah Cemetery, Woodward near 81/2
Mile in Ferndale — and following at noon
at Hebrew Memorial Park, Gratiot at 14
Mile in Clinton Township.
Sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans
and Ladies Auxiliary. *

TRICK OR TEAL!

The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness of food
allergies and promotes inclusion of all Halloween trick-
or-treaters.
A teal-painted pumpkin on a porch means the home
offers candy plus non-food items — pencils, stickers,
glow sticks, small notebooks, bookmarks, crayons, etc.
To take the pledge from FARE (Food Allergy
Research and Education), go to bitly/1KZL641. *