AUGUST 18 • 2022 | 49 age who are religiously obser- vant, smart, ambitious and also fun. The students from more privileged backgrounds get to know students their own age whose life situation involves many more challeng- es. Because every society has forces pulling its constituent segments apart, and other forces bringing the segments together, Shelef aims to strengthen the forces pulling Israeli society together. Wassen, one of the local students at ORT Gross, wrote: “The Shelef program in our class greatly influenced the social/educational situation of all the girls in the class. The moment the girls arrived, they simply caused the class to come together in a way that had not happened in the past five years. “I think that because of the Shelafiot all of us began to study for examinations. They helped with studies and they provided the possibility to study (at the Shelafiot apartment). “More than that, they thought up crazy ideas for each holiday and invited the girls to celebrate the holiday with them. I think that this excellent program brings us the highest quality girls. ” Oshrat, a teacher, wrote: “The program contributed much to the class, both in education and in social values. The Shelafiot were almost teachers for the girls, and they helped them in studies for the examinations and for the Bagrut. “In addition to the many values they brought to the class, in studies and in education, it was tangible that the class accepted them with hospitality, with love, and the girls felt that. The girls gave a tremendous amount, but the girls also came away enriched. ” A SHELAFIOT’S PERSPECTIVE No’a confirmed the teacher’s observation that the experience enriched her. She has gained a much deeper appreciation of Ethiopian Jewish culture. She felt impressed by her classmates’ deep connection to the music and food culture of their birthplace. “Reading about the culture does not compare with actually immersing in it, ” she said. She further observed that she benefited academically from serving with Shelef. As a kind of role model, she felt some pressure to do well on every test. Also, the experience of teaching her study partners resulted in improving her own grasp of the material. She also learned to let go of the need to “do it all yourself; sometimes it is appropriate to ask for help. ” Many of the students in Kiryat Gat have responsi- bilities for younger siblings and some for ailing parents. They find extended family and community resources. No’a said: “They impress me with their ability not to be afraid to ask for help when they need it. “One of the most impORTant lessons that I took from this experience, ” she added, “is not to take what I have for granted. I should be thankful for everything that I thought was just normal. ” She found the teachers at ORT Gross inspiring in their commitment to every one of their students. “You cannot fake caring. ” On Star’s beautiful already low-priced trays $5 OFF Expires 08/30/2022. One Per Order. Not Good Holidays. 10 Person Minimum. With this coupon. DELIVERY AVAILABLE “…one of America’s finest carryout-only delicatessens! Star’s reputation has never wavered!” — Danny Raskin STAR STAR DELI DELI COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES WITH ANY DELICATESSEN IN TOWN! SALAD TRAY $16.99 per person per person DAIRY TRAY $25.99 SALAD TRAY W/ LOX & CREAM CHEESE $20.99 per person MEAT TRAY $15.99 per person Best Deli Trays In Town! TEMPORARY HOURS: 8AM-7PM EVERYDAY Carry-Out, Delivery & Curb Side Available Prices subject to change 24555 W. 12 MILE ROAD Just west of Telegraph Road • Southfield 248-352-7377 www.stardeli.net Support Local Businesses BBQS ARE BETTER WITH OUR VIENNA HOT DOGS! 5829 Maple Rd. Ste. 129 West Bloomf eld, MI 48322 248.757.2503 www.maplepharmacyrx.com FREE DELIVERY MAKE MAPLE PHARMACY… YOUR PHARMACY! MAKE MAPLE PHARMACY… YOUR PHARMACY! OUR MISSION IS TO BRING SERVICE BACK TO PHARMACY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU!! 10% SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT Not Valid on Prescriptions Maple Pharmacy offers: • Low Price Medications • 90 Day Supplies • Durable Medical Equipment • Diabetic Supplies • Natural Supplements, Vitamins and Nutraceuticals • Compounding bio-identical hormones, pain creams & other medications • Blister Packaging Available MAPLE MAPLE PHARMACY PHARMACY IMMUNIZATIONS AND SHINGLES SHOTS AVAILABLE www.maplepharmacyrx.com Now offering the COVID Vaccine!