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Young Israel of Southfield (YIS) kicked off 
its series of Shacharis, Shmear and Sweets 
events in July. The event encourages par-
ents to bring their kids to shul for davening 
and a breakfast sponsored by members of 
the community.
YIS member Marganit Weinberg says the 
series of events began after Rabbi Yechiel 
Morris asked the congregation for new 
ways to encourage families to come to shul.
“Shacharis, Shmear and Sweets was 
inspired by a similar type of event that 
Farber Hebrew Day school has,
” Weinberg 
says. “Since school is out for the summer, 

we thought this would be a great way to 
continue bringing the community together.
” 
Shacharis, Shmear and Sweets continues 
to run throughout the summer. Babysitting 
is available for children ages 5 and under 
for those who need it so they can partici-
pate.
Weinberg says they’ve had a successful 
turnout so far and that it’s a great way to get 
kids excited about going to shul with their 
parents. “It’s just really nice to see people 
back together again. And the kids love it, 
so that’s huge for the synagogue — and for 
me.
” 

 RACHEL SWEET ASSOCIATE EDITOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY BY YOUNG ISRAEL OF SOUTHFIELD

YIS’ Shacharis, 
Shmear and Sweets!

faces&places

Noam Mendelson collects tzedakah from 
Moshe Morris. 

Noam Mendelson 
collects tzeda-
kah from Joey 
Selesny.

LEFT: Moshe Morris, Noam Mendelson, Benno Weinberg, Eitan Walz and Micha Lonn enjoy 
breakfast following davening. RIGHT: Parents and children enjoy a delicious bagel and donut 
breakfast at YIS’ Shacharis, Shmear and Sweets. 

Men and boys 
daven Shacharis 
(morning service) 
at YIS on a Sunday 
morning, followed 
by a special 
breakfast.

