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The fall dates are Sept. 18
(Marshbank Park), Sept. 25 (West
Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve),
Oct. 2 (Heritage Park) and Oct. 9
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Beth El Selichot Program

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Forest Kats (Kol Ami Tots) is an
innovative new program to bring
together Judaism and the wonders
of nature for young children and
their caregivers. During the hour-
long, easy-level, stroller-friendly
hikes through trails in and around
West Bloomfield, kids will explore
nature with Mr. Ben “The Nature
Man,” who will share his passion and
knowledge of nature to the group.
Rabbi Brent Gutmann of Temple Kol
Ami will share songs and stories on
the trail.
Children (birth-age 5) and their
caregiver will have the chance to
disconnect from the outside world
and to truly connect to nature, the
group and to Judaism. Newborn
babies, tots and young children can
all benefit from the outdoors, and
these uplifting walks will create a
sense of awe in the wonder of nature
and the beauty of our tradition for
all who attend.
The free program will meet in the
fall and spring. All hikes begin at
10:30 a.m. Dress for the weather.

  

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highest goals.
The program is open to all. A des-
sert reception follows at 9 p.m., with
a Selichot service at 9:30 p.m. For
details, contact Danielle at
dgordon@tbeonline.org or call (248)
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might have felt guilty for imposing.
Nowhere do we read of Abraham’s
expectations for a return invitation.
This should tell us where we ought to
focus when it comes to entertaining.
Entertaining doesn’t come easily
to everyone. Many are downright
phobic about having people over for
a meal. Perhaps this is your cousin’s
plight or perhaps she feels her home
isn’t spacious enough or “fancy
enough” to welcome guests. Maybe
she’s a really terrible cook or her bud-
get is too limited to reciprocate in
equal measure to your invitations.
It’s a good bet she knows that she
hasn’t reciprocated and she might
even be uncomfortable about this,
especially because she also depends
on your husband for transportation
to and fro. That she brings a hostess
gift followed by a prompt thank you
evidences her manners are strong
even if her reciprocating muscle is
not.

My Aunt Joycie, of blessed
memory, was a terrific entertainer.
Her tables were eclectically set, her
meals were delicious, her New York
City apartment was one of those
comfy wonders filled with finds from
auction houses and the occasional
curb on trash day. But best of all was
the way she greeted every one of her
guests — a colorful flowered apron
tied around her ample waist and
bosom, a huge smile on her face and
a voice that boomed her gratitude
for our presence.
She bid us farewell in the same
way, brushing aside our thanks with
a fervent, “No, sweetheart. I thank
you.” I never left feeling I had put
her out or that she wanted anything
in return from me but that I come
again. This is also what we learn
from Abraham — to be grateful for
our visitors — that they chose our
tent in which to rest their feet and
have a bite to eat. •