…CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING O "Star light, star bright, the first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight." Kids' stuff, all of it. I know. Well Rick, God's not finished with us yet. I made that wish last summer when I asked your par- ents to allow you to travel through Israel with me in your bar mitz- vah year. Growing up, gaining wisdom is hard and painful.. We are never done. We think we are too weak to f...…
…e rate! UR OC . hbregation B'nai David of West BloomfielthoffOs everything you need for your special occasion . , ''rdable, innovative and delicious catering by Jewel osher Catering, in a warm and attractive synagog K we offer it all! For: • • • • • BAR/BAT MITZVAHS SHOWERS WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES ORGANIZATION EVENTS Please call 810-855-5007 Keeping Wedding Costs Under Control ELIZABETH SCHEIBNER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS If ou've ma...…
…New Styles For 1996 Arriving Daily discounted samples from boutiques or department stores. You might even look into having your dress custom-made. It's often less ex- pensive than you think, and you'll end up with a truly original gown. When it comes to decorations, a great way to cut expenses is by enlisting the help of family and friends. Rather than buying already- Reception sites vary in price. made table decorations or center- pieces, ...…
…• VVV VV UM A Honeymoon In The Holy Land Creative Judaic pieces For many couples embarking on a Jewish life together; Israel — with its tradition, history and sights — is the ultimate honeymoon destination. MICHELE CHABIN AND MELINDA GREENBERG SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS "Mahe your celebration special with a unique new piece of jewelry. Our handcrafted designs sparkle with excitement and glow with originality. the bola Colt— where you mee...…
…MAZEL TOV! Specialty Cakes And Tortes That Taste As Good As They Look! COOKIES CROISSANTS or Jeep adventures, there are hun- dreds of pristine, tranquil spots to choose from. The nice thing about Israel is that you can combine leisure, history and nature, often in a single afternoon. You can even combine your wedding and honeymoon into one trip. Sabra offers a wedding pack- age, complete with an ancient Is- raeli ceremony featuring footmen...…
…'1 he Finest Music and Entertainment.. . Mel Ball and Colours MEL BALL ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY • Exclusive entertainment agency for the Ritz Carlton Hotel and many other first-class establish- ments. • Representing the finest high-en- ergy bands, DJ's, Orchestras, and dancers. Make an appointment today with our experienced wedding specialists. We'll help you plan every detail of your wedding. Video viewing upon request. •S kiN CARE Exclusi...…
…POP COR N GOLF GAMES 3V\IVO 3 1101I NV JUKEBOXES HONEYMOON page C52 NACHO MACHINES 0 VIDEO ARCADE MACHINES CONCESSION * BAR and BAT MITZVAHS * SWEET SIXTEENS * PICNICS * GRADUATIONS * ALL NIGHT SCHOOL PARTIES * CORPORATE EVENTS * AT-HOME PARTIES EQUIPMENT CD 0 CD m POP- A- SHOT of the ancient City of David (be- fore venturing into the Old City, ask the government tourist office for information on guided tours to the...…
…bill RIMY BAR MITZVAHS CORPORATE PARTIES CHARITY EVENTS COMPANY PICNICS BIRTHDAY PARTIES FIELDMOUSE * FULL BANQUET SERVICES * FULL BAR SERVICES FOR PARTIES OF ALL SIZES: FROM 9 PEOPLE TO 900 JOE DUMARS' FIELDHOUSE MOLND ROD Jt,ST NORTH OF M-59 (810) 731-3080 "Ask for Lu!" glowers 7.kil - b1if ircdert) our Occasion 6pecial Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Weddi ngs or any Special Occasion, Market Street lice to make your event a success. Florist has th...…
…Sea, it is an international haven for divers who explore Eilat's magnif- icent coral reefs. Three thousand years ago, King David established Eilat as a defense outpost. Soon afterward, King Solomon transformed Eilat from a tiny oasis to an important port on the Far East trade route. Today, Eilat is a small but gow- ing resort boasting a wealth of lux- ury hotels, restaurants and night spots. It's a free-trade zone, mean- ing that visitors are ...…
…WE MAKE HAPPY MEMORIES AT A BETTER PRICE JEWEL KOSHER CATERERS Specializing In: • Weddings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Anniversaries • Showers • Confirmations • House Parties • Garden Parties • Etc. We Cater At Most Synagogues, Temples, Hotels And The Hall Of Your Choice PHILLIP TEWEL, Food and Beverage Director (810) 661-4050 or (810) 968-1200 Under supervision of The Council of Orthodox Rabbis U.S. Blades/Laser World * * * * * *, Family ...…
…To celebrate Jewish news, give, lite, gip oi 114isic, $ 200 OFF Cassettes & Compact Discs RARMOI4Y HOUSE location, and e ($10.99 or Present This Coupon at any any REGULARLY PRICED CD or Cassett Excludes $2 Off receive More). No Limit. Void With Other Offers. Special Orders. This Coupon Must be Presented to Receive Discount , EXPIRES May 31, 1996 JEWISH NEWS .0% %OF HARMONYHOUSE Give The Jewish News. Mkaic,S alltoe cia! Parents! Cont...…
…7thenty-Thuo Wonderful Years Of Experience From The 'Traditional To The Glitz. • Weddings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Hebrew Callig,raphy • Birth Announcements • Calligraphy & Mailings Stationery • Hostess Gifts • • Hand Holding And Smiles 25% Off Invitations with this ad Mien/ (7.i# ghe Oest • • Debbie Goldfine Weisserman 810-569.9792 Tower 14 Southfield HELPING HANDS page 054 people just as much through their knowledge of available resources...…
…UNIQUE AMONG MICHIGAN'S expenses is rentals," says Carol Lewis, an event planner in Troy. On the other hand, some of the most beautiful touches a party can boast come from businesses that rent. From its 3,600-square-foot Bloomfield Hills warehouse, Par- ty Linens supplies everything from in-home birthday parties to cor- porate galas with any type of table decoration related to fabric, says co-owner Suzanne Bluestein. That includes napkins, t...…
…Fa111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111ii Where great selection and personaked service are available every day! Located in the Orchard Mall West Bloomfield Receive a $25.00 855-4488 Gift Certificate when you register! Open Seven Days a Week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-6:00 Thursday 10:00-9:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00 and gallery •1111 There's A Big Selection Of Gifts In The Little Yellow House. Wrap ...…
…Here are 2 reasons why party guests prefer our instant photos... to do is plan a budget and to allow yourself to go either 20 percent higher or lower," he says. "Don't go into debt for a wedding." Referrals are always important, but especially when looking for a photographer, says Ron Lieber- man, whose West Bloomfield stu- dio shoots 300 parties a year. He suggests looking at previous par- ties the photographer has shot and noticing whether...…
…▪ 477-6103 Fax. 477-7541 FREE ADMISSION P LA NET ( PI2ZATARCADE - mAgic GAMES ICE CREAM BUMPER CARSIPARTY ROOM FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INDOOR FERRIS WHEEL! 31530 GRAND RIVER Located Inside UpTown Farmington Plaza Just West of Orchard Lake Come join in the fun. Great family entertainment Including Bumper Cars, Arcade Games, Ice Cream, Pizza and More! Party Room also available for Birthday Parties. Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-10 pm • Fri. & Sat. 11 a...…
…Wonderful Headache 1 t's a different world today," said Ira Auslander of Farmington Hills. "In the old days, relatives were more so- cially and economically dependent on each other. Now families seem to drift apart." But many local families have reached out to touch someone and are getting acquainted with those who share their roots. Wonderful stories about her daughter-in- law's Southern family reunion in 1987 en- ticed Helen Cooper Miller ...…
…thoRn WONDERFUL page C61 ARTISTIC FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS •Specializing in Weddings, Large Parties and all Holiday affairs •Tropical flowers always available --- `0 1111 ■ •References upon request •For more information call Brian McNamara (313) 535-0437 (810) 334-7878 r •,* _4, • 41,1••••Zt'i, 4 .* gispAtide.ite immtiveasief=gimogmtire.4* . Pike Street 18 W. Pike Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Pike Street Restaurant is not your o...…
…a photographer. Sunday offered a brunch and a buffet dinner with a Jewish folk singer. Throughout the weekend, a video featured the reminiscences of the surviving children, most in their 80s, with highlights of the old Jewish area in Detroit where Benjamin Krause lived and worked. More than 100 people gathered from several states. "We met people we never knew ex- isted," Judy Goldwasser recalled. "The reunion was fabulous. Peo- ple who didn't ...…
…74-"re, - c . , Marketplace ■ 1111 ■ Mr • AIM 117111=111 ■ MMINIIMMIIIILSMINIL • ili7MMININIP"' - ' INO PROFESSIONAL BARTENDERS AND SERVERS _coAlts Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Graduations Corporate • Private • Picnics • 1 1 ir CAPPUCCINO MAN 8.. Sweet ?neap Portable Carts Espresso / Cappuccino All Occasions (810) 360 9454 Elliot Lewkow t.) (313) 513-4433 DESSERTS CAPPUCCINO BARTENDERS/SERVERS .9ez. - Delivery Availabl...…
…Jeremy Kaplan and Sam Brickman at a cousin's wedding in July. David Einhorn and his father, Sol, of Oak Park, celebrated David's bar mitzvah last July at the Kotel. Esther and Aaron Kraft of Farmington Hills marked their 40th wedding anniversary last month. •. • - ...• •:•-• ••••.: • .• • 74,-eak, Marketplace DETROIT 111M110011101.411 IMer ■ ■ -11 :a111111 V 411101 IY11111111=11111111.111U\MIIIIN LIMOS -A11111111111.11111 11/ ...…
…The Best Parties Always Start At The Displati Group Rental Theme Props & Scenery For Parties And Special Events Whatever the occasion our innovative menu and impeccable service will make your special event a memorable one. Available 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To assist in your planning ask for Catherine Frankel, general manager. 1701 W. Lafayette Detroit, MI 48216 313-965-3344 Fax 313-965-3044 810-683-9010 We Rent Atmosphere ...…
…We Have Two of Detroit's Premier Facilities for Your Special Events The intimate, 1928 Gem Theatre provides the perfect setting for corporate meetings and private functions, This meticulously restored 450-seat cabaret-style theatre offers the unique opportunity to enjoy refreshments and appetizers or a complete dining experience. Without sacrificing its charm, the theatre has been equipped with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and stage equip...…
…V.11,11 .11 t.rA{:t1,111s g 11 A sA, 1.4 iv\ ve.IR 1Ri-t •• n …
…JN E NTERTAIN The Jewish News 11111011~11 . 111011110, Alan Menken's ilea* All The fleas! George Burns: The Last 100 Years 0100101 P • • •* AliZet 411 ., vaiNiitamiame Attractions Reviews Calendar & More .01111104 …
…Be Our Guest At the Masonic Temple, the stage version of Beauty and the Beast features new songs by Alan Menken. SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS lan Menken has moved on to other projects since composing film and theater music for Beauty and the Beast, but he looks back with both joy and sadness. The joy translates into the production Detroit au- diences will experience March 19-April 28 at the Masonic Temple Theatre. The sadness...…
…THE 1995-1996 SEASON UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Zubin Mehta, conductor Alan Menken won numerous awards for Little Shop of Horrors, the highest- grossing Off-Broadway show ever, which ran for five years at the Orpheum Theatre. Thursday, April 18, 8:00 pm Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Dear Worthy Editor was a mu- sical based on the letters in a col- umn that ran in The Je...…
…The Reel Story On Jews In Hollywood everal years ago, Bonnie Garvin began writing the screenplay for a fluffy romantic comedy, set in a big-city diamond district. Naturally, Garvin says, most of her characters were Jewish: The diamond industry always has been the province of Jewish merchants. And as a Jew herself, then living in Manhattan, the former Detroiter had a working knowledge of the gaudy milieu in which her tale unfolded. But when Ga...…
….A . `, 1,' • r:p.!- . Belt stand-ups to Arthur Miller, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, the Coen brothers and Seinfeld, "I think what it comes down to is that Jewish people have an affinity for storytelling," he says. However, some contend that these stories, and the characters who enact them, are becoming less recog- nizably Jewish. Writer Bonnie Garvin says that Hollywood producers "want more generic characters," scrubbed of any spe- cific e...…
…* Macomb Center * for the Performing Arts eamegf aft That's Entertainment... H•M•S. Pinafore 8 P.M. Friday, March 22 adult $25 • student/sr. cit. $23 The Dancers and Musicians of Bali 8 P.M. Tuesday, April 9 adult $23 • student/sr. cit. $21 Famiglia The Musical featuring The Gaylords sponsored by Arrive Ristorante ARRIVA 8 P.M. Friday, May 17 8 P.M. Saturday, May 18 adult $23 • student/sr. cit. $21 HUDSON'S, HARMONY HOUSE & BLOCKB...…
…Lighting * Natasha Katz's lighting de- sign includes 1,200,000 watts — enough to light a football stadi- um. * It takes three miles of cable to hang and connect all the lights — 600 lamps used and 1,200 square feet of colored gels. * There are over 350 lighting cues each performance. Prosthetics Evan Jay Newman plays Chip the Teacup. ed with since he was 5 years old.'...It also gives father and (my other) son time together." The whole mish...…
…When Planning Your Next *Bar/Bat Mitzvah... *Banquet... *Party... Visit Our Facilities And See What All We Have To Offer!! ea f deef eetiC 30555 Grand River Farmington Hills 810.478.2010 "Oy, what am I going to wear?" says Nathan Lane, right, to Robin Williams. 'The Birdcage' Rated R See Our Newly EXPANDED VIDEO CENTER Adult Sales & Rentals • • • • Risque Joke Gifts Party Games Co-Ed naked T's Sensuous Oils & Lotions • Unique N...…
…'If Lucy Fell' 'Bottle Rocket' Rated R Medical School or pursue her n If Lucy Fell, screen- dream and open a school for chil- writer/director/actor Eric dren with Joe? Since Parker is a Schaeffer wants our sympa- pretty girl with charm and wit, thy as Joe MacGonaughgill, we actually care, despite her char- a 29-year-old artist obsessed with acter's unrealistic and sickening super-sexy, way-out-of-his-league, idealism. Joe, on the other hand,...…
…Detroit Memories Of George Burns H “Maybe you don't believe the six days to create the thought world. Actually I about it for five days and did the whole lob in one. 1 9in really best under pressure.” 4iT 440, ...is it SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS ello, Suzanne; this is me," the distinctive, gravelly voice announced on the other end of the line. It was four years ago, and George Burns was about to discuss his upcoming pe...…
…%; —i ' A ..), . • - • s - - # No Trash This Week —EYE Promise Food and music for the art, heart and soul. winter, the next was mostly white troit, will take place at Beth Abra- with a little red for spring, the ham Hillel Moses on Friday, The Leadership Network of third was mostly red with a little March 22. The cost of the dinner B'nai B'rith will lend a hand to white, and the last was all red, is $18. The topic of discussion is ...…
…Yiddish Roots And An Ear For The Offbeat athed in a golden light, donning his trade- mark collarless shirt and looking like a studlier version of Barry Manilow, the visage of Michael Tilson Thomas -loomed over the city of San Francisco last year — on billboards, kiosks, and street flags — like some heralded healer. And, at times, it seems as though that's the role Tilson Thomas, the 51-year-old conductor of the San Francisco Symphony, seeks t...…
…SIN Entertainment Frankenstein, Teirstein & Spelman About a year and a half ago, Spelman approached Teirstein about composing music for Spelman's one-man show, Frankenstein, a piece that he has per- formed all over the world since 1983. An award-winning solo theater and nar- rative art performer, Spelman has represented the United States at the First International Solo The- atre Festival in Tel Aviv. But as the storyteller of Frankenstein, S...…
…AUDITIONS FAMILY Grosse Pointe Theatre seeks men and women for its produc- tion of Crazy for You, the Gersh- win musical. 1-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., March 16-17. 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe. (810) 773-5914. Fiddler on the Roof, Oakland University production. 10 a.m. Fri., March 15 and Thurs., March 21. $5. (810) 370-3013. Eisenhower Dance Ensemble will hold auditions for a spring performance of Doris Humphrey's "Waterstudy" at 3:30 p.m. March ...…
…Michael Zaporski, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., March 20-21, 27-28. 33210 W 14 Mile, West Bloom- field. (810) 855-6220. Blue Nile Restaurant: Duo Nouveau featuring Noelle Yvette and Justin Taylor, vocals. Satur- days in March. 508 Monroe in Greektown, Detroit. (313) 964- 6699. The Blue Moon: Live music Thursdays featuring local talent 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays open jam sessions 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 3965 Wood- ward (at Alexandrine), Detroit. (313) 831-80...…
…PHOTO BY DANIEL L I PPI TT co THE DETROI T JEWISH NEWS David Robinson: "Seeing dolls can come very close to seeing people." 04 • SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Joan Crawford doll sculpted out of wax played into a new artistic opportunity for David Robertson. Until four years ago, Robertson's field had been graphics. By day, he worked as a commercial designer for a steel mill. After hours, he labored over two-dimension- al f...…
…THE BEST OF THE WEST Two of his dolls stand to- gether, a mother and daughter. The woman holds on to a basket of personal items, a photograph and letters tied together with string. The child, her teddy bear in a crocheted backpack and a toy giraffe peeking out of her coat pocket, holds on to the woman. Another doll, no more than a few years away from being a child herself, wears a yellow star on her coat and clutches her own thy baby doll. Th...…
…Moons And Art Centers Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Association. Richard Wolff, acrylic paintings. Through March 30. Robbie Marantz , featured showcase artist, oil and pastel por- traits. Through March 29. Student Show, annual juried show fea- turing painting, drawing, print- making, pottery, sculpture, jewelry and fiber. Through March 23. Experiencing Architecture, hosted by Joyce Laban, four sem- inars beginning Thursday, March 21 through April...…
…SIN Fine Arts MacEntee. Through April 7. Sug- gested donation $4 adults/$1 chil- dren. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday- Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. 5200 Woodward Ave. (313) 833- 7900. Cranbrook Art Museum. View- point: Gilda Snowden Selects Work by Detroit-area Artist. Through March 24. An Autobiog- raphy: Paintings by Thomas Nozkowski with Photographs by Judy Linn. Through March 24. Dream Sites: A Visual Essay by George Tysh. Works on paper c...…
…A Look At This Month's Art Scene .. Wendell Minor: Everglade. • When Metal Meets Bark T SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS PHOTO BY NORMAN WATKINS wo distinctive art- ists share space at the Sybaris Gallery in Royal Oak this month. Metal is the primary material used by ROY, a jew- elry maker who alludes to cul- tural issues through her wearable art. Bark is the pri- mary material used by Linda Bills, a sculptor whose works can...…
…SIN Fine Arts Another Opening ... Another Show Watch for these upcoming exhibits. The Toledo Museum of presents works by Albert Pa ley, Jim Dine and Therma Stathm in a March 17-June exhibition celebrating years of partnership with th University of Toledo. In 1995- the three artists participated, in an artist-in-residence pro-_ gram co-sponsored by the two institutions and used the mu - seam and its collections as spira.tion to create works ...…
…One of Metropolitan Detroit's Most Beautiful and Exciting Restaurants Just A Small, Quiet Soiree For A Down-To-Earth President DANNY RASKIN LOCAL COLUMNIST Wonderfully Prepared Catering in Your Home, Office or at Our Restaurant FINE DINING • DANCING ENTERTAINMENT TUES. THROUGH SAT. Now Appearing BILLY ROSE QUARTET 28875 Franklin Rd. at Northwestern & 12 Mile (810) 358-3355 Southfield Classic Authentic French Pastry Shop & Bakery Spec...…
…)0( 00 * 0 0 0 0 *0000000 SHIRLEE BLOOM'S TRADITIONAL PASSOVER CARRYOTTE MENU I KOSHER FOR PASSOVER FOOD PRODUCTS IN OUR PREPARATION Kow of West Bloomfield ... When the snowbirds return from the South in about a month, the fig- ure is expected to reach over 1,000 pounds ... Little wonder that all the fish purveyors want Gene's business. Yes, it serves Chinese food, too ... But nobody, not even fish restaurants, sell this amount of whitefi...…
…The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN BERKLEY of" AMERICAN AMERICAN Pike Street Birmingham's Ageless Favorite "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket (810) 258-5788 Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 A Superior Dining Experien...…
…nessmen's luncheon and dinner with full carryout and catering available. FARMINGTON HILLS Buddy's Pizza, 31646 Northvvestem Hwy., Farmington Hills, 855-4604. Among the fastest growing chains in the Midwest, Buddy's Pi= now has six sit- down and three carryout locations. Al- though Buddy's is highly ranked for its award-winning pizza, the menu is wide- ly diversified with turkey burgers, char- grilled chicken, Caesar salad, pasta crab salad, ...…
…[104 r $2 OFF 13•11-Q CHICKEN FOR 2 $2 OFF SLAB FOR 2 WITH OR WITHOUT SKIN GOOD 7 DAYS! ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD OR COLE SLAW, POTATOES & GARLIC BREAD SPECIALLY-TRIMMED RIBS GOOD 7 DAYS! ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: SALAD OR COLE SLAW, POTATOES AND GARLIC BREAD Expires 4-4-96 L Cicero's Ristorante & Bar, 24299 Expires 4-4-96 JN J JN Both Coupons Good Anyhour, Anyday Dine In or Carry-Out I rO h, gCed Vineyard's Cafe & Catering, 'e 3...…
