…Under their special hand-crocheted chuppa (wedding canopy), Gordon and Leslie Oliva hold a baby-naming ceremony for their youngest child Chloe, who is being held by her grandmother Gere Oliva of Southfield, while grandfather Leo looks on. Gordon holds older sister Sydney. When Gordon Oliva's sister, Barbara, married Norman Gross, their wedding took place under the chup- pa. Gordon's cousins Brian and Tracey Brod of Royal Oak also used it when...…
…A ‘ .e Light the Lights A Broadway-style bar mitzvah couples meaning with pizzazz. J. horeographing a bar mitzvah that incorporates a love for Broadway with the true Jewish spirit of the event was no easy feat, but Eddie Rubin pulled it off with the grace of a professional actor and an experienced mensch. With Eddie's varied acting experience in local theater productions at the Marquis Theater in Northville, Greenfield Village and the Jew...…
…they were requested to bring some kosher canned goods for Oak Park-based Yad Ezra, the kosher food pantry, in order to "gain admission" to the party. The response really surprised us," said Edie Rubin. "I didn't expect people to even remember to bring canned goods [so] we brought one little carton to collect the donations. We ended up with over 80 pounds of food for Yad Ezra." The table cards took the form of theater tickets, and each table wa...…
…77 Role Models Mothers realize a dream in celebrating b'not mitzvah JILL DAVIDSON SKLAR Special to SourceBook Nancy Scheer of Huntington Woods reads from the torah. 1 8 • sourcebook 2000 • t happens all of the time. People return to a more active practice of Judaism when they have children. That's when the reality hits: They are expected to be role models and know more than their kids do about their studies. Some parents may take a cla...…
…Celebrating their b'not mitzvah are, left to right, Robin Gold, Nancy Scheer, Natalie Lapin, Gail Gilman, Cindy Schwartz, Debbie Silver. or given up the opportunity to become bat mitzvah at a time when the milestone for girls was just beginning to be accepted within the Conservative and Reform move- ments. Natalie Lapin is one who said she had "always thought about it." "The boys in my class in Hebrew school were having bar mitzvahs but bat m...…
…Under The Chuppa Longtime friends celebrate their marriage by creating meaningful family traditions. LINDA BACHRACK Special to the SourceBook Because blue is Dana's favorite color, it was domi- nant in the wed- ding decor. 20 • sourcebook 2000 • in hen Dana La Kritz and Scott Marcus met in the sixth grade, little did they know that they'd one day stand together under a handmade, heirloom chuppa (wedding canopy), exchanging their wedding...…
…Left: Dana and Scott Marcus are held aloft at their wedding reception. tract. They will frame it to hang in their home. The couple's Jewish wedding ended traditionally with Scott breaking the bar mitzvah Kiddush cup that had belonged to Dana's father, Barry La Kritz. Both families were involved in the nuptials, symbolically and phys- ically. Dana wore Scott's grandmother's pearls and her mom's wedding ring. Scott wore his grandfather's cuffli...…
…Finding Solace Jewish mourning rituals offer comfort and reconnection to those who've lost loved ones. DEBRA B. DARVICK Special to the SourceBook hen the green-eyed monster of sibling rivalry perched on Fred Safran's childhood shoulders, it wasn't born of competing against sister Sharon or brothers Ken or Jim for their father's attention. Safran's rival was the synagogue. It was the many committees that called away Fred's father, Hy, from ...…
…In the last photograph taken before Hy Safran's death, the Safran family gath- ers in 1982 for his son Jim Safran's installation as president of the Junior (now Young Adult) Division of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. The Safran children, Jim, Fred, Ken and Sharon, stand behind their parents, Hy and Leah, at the divi- sion's annual meeting. Safran reconnected with the Jewish com- munity, especially when work took him on the roa...…
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…Meaningful Minyan Jewish prayer isn't always easy but it can work for you. M y wife and I sit together in our Adat Shalom Synagogue Shiffman Chapel for daily prayer. We seek out the minyan (prayer quorum) as often as we can. Sometimes we come to the minyan because one of us is saying Kaddish (prayer for the dead), as my wife is now or because I, as a rabbi, have responsibilities at the daily minyan. Even more than these reasons, we seek out...…
…The Major SHABBAT The Sabbath The weekly Shabbat observance begins at sundown each Friday evening with the lighting of candles at home and a synagogue service called Kabbalat Shabbat. Friday night observances at home often include a festive dinner that begins by reciting the Kiddush, the prayer over wine, and HaMotzi, the prayer over chat- la (egg bread). Saturday observances for Shabbat include services, a festive lunch- eon and an aftern...…
…Jewish Holidays to services where the haunting Kol Nidre (All Vows) prayer is chanted just before sundown. Yom Kippur services continue through- out the next day and conclude that evening at nightfall, after the recitation of the Neila prayer, recited with the Ark open, and a final blast of the shofar. SUKKOT Feast Of Tabernacles Sukkot (Tishrei 15-21) means "booths," and during this seven-day holiday we eat many of our meals inside a tempo...…
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…Religious Life Honor their memory' forever Moral and spiritual voice of the Jewish community. Provides forum for rabbis to confer about community issues. Facilitates cooperative programs among congregations and agencies, including Israel experiences and adult programming. Michigan Branch of Women's League for Conservative Judaism 32481 Dunford St. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 489-0791 Fax: (248) 489-0791 E-Mail: cjtarica@speedlink.net ...…
…Religious Life CONGREGATIONS Agudas Yisroel-Mogen Abraham 15751 W. Lincoln Blvd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 552-1971 Contact Person: Rabbis Dov Loketch, Asher Eisenberger Bais Chabad of North Oak Park-F.R.E.E Jewish Community Center-JPM Bldg. 15110 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 569-8514 Contact Person: Rabbi Yosef Mishulovin Services Friday at sundown, Saturday mornings. Special accommodations for Yiddish and Russian speakers....…
…Religious Life Mishkan Israel, Nusach Hari, Lubavitcher Center 14000 W. Nine Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 543-6611 Services Friday at sundown, Saturday and Sunday mornings and weekdays. Daily evening services. Ohel Moed-Shomrey Emunah 6191 Farmington Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-2626 (248) 557-2580 Contact Person: Rabbi Eli Jundef Provides classes of interest catering to all age groups as well as youth programs. Service...…
…Religious Life Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 W. Lincoln Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 547-7970 Fax: (248) 547-0421 E-Mail: cbs@congbethshalom.org Website: www.congbethshalom.org Contact Person: Rabbi David A. Nelson; Cantor Samuel Greenbaum; Samuel Semp, ritual director Egalitarian, full-service synagogue. Participative Shabbat services. Men's club, sisterhood, programs for New Americans, chavurot, adult education, USY, Kadima. K-12 religi...…
…Religious Life Rabbi Emeritus Ernst J. Conrad Services Friday evening and Saturday mornings. Religious school, adult education, active youth groups, sisterhood and brotherhood. Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 737-8700 Fax: (248) 737-8862 Website: www.shirshalom.org Contact Person: Rabbis Dannel Schwartz, Michael L. Moskowitz; Penny Steyer, cantorial soloist Educational, community programming for al...…
…Religious Life Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 929-4330 E-Mail: finerabbi@aol.com Contact Person: Rabbi Stacie Fine A warm, caring, independent Jewish congregation joyously dedicated to spirituality and social action. Full- time rabbi year-round. Shabbat, holidays, music, children and adult education. All are welcomed. Congregation B'nai Israel Contact Person: Rabbi James Michaels Conservative congregation. Congregation Kehillat Israe 201...…
…Religious Life Reform congregation. Progressive Judaism in a friendly, family atmosphere. Responding to the challenges of modernity with creative, innovative educational and outreach programming. We welcome singles, seniors, and families of all compositions. First synagogue in the Upper Peninsula. Historic 1912 building. UAHC affiliation. Visitors welcome. Please phone in advance for a tour. ERUV Temple Beth El Project Eruv of Oak Park 2...…
…Religious Life Council of Orthodox Rabbis/ Vaad Harabonim 16947 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 559-5005 Fax: (248) 559-5202 E-Mail: cordetroit@hotmail.com Contact Person: Rabbi Chaskel Grubner Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 (248) 851-1100 ext. 3142, 3143 Fax: (248) 851-1187 Contact Person: Rabbi Daniel B. Syme, Rabbi David S. Castiglione Provides support, social activities and educational programs fo...…
…Religious Life Co-officiates at interfaith weddings and same sex commitment ceremonies. Marriage preparation by rabbi with masters in social work and advanced certificate in couples and families. Bereavement and general counseling. Temple Emanu-El 14450 W. 10 Mile Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 967-4020 Contact Person: Rabbi Joseph P. Klein Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 737-8700 Fax: (248) 737-8862 ...…
…Religious Life "CONTINUING To CARE FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION..." In= "rz• liebrelv Manorial ChaPel Jonathan Dorfman We provide professional services while serving each individual as we would a family member. Graveside and cemetery chapel services. Hebrew Benevolent Society Hebrew Memorial Chapel 26640 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 543-1622 Contact Person: Elaine Zeron; Robert H. Bodzin, funeral director Serving the e...…
…Religious Life FARMER JACK Machpelah Cemetery 21701 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 542-1146 Fax: (248) 542-3409 Contact Person: Paul R. Saville Serving the needs of the Detroit Jewish community for over 80 years. Burial spaces are still available. Our beautiful chapel is available for services. Machpelah Cemetery 3400 Branch Road Flint, MI 48506 (810) 732-6310 Contact Person: Rabbi James Michaels Cemetry main gate open Sunday-Fr...…
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…Give Of Yourself Volunteerism from the heart makes our community a family. here is no shortage of volunteer spirit in America. More than 90 million Americans volunteer more than 20 billion hours a year. I suspect that if data were available for the Jewish community in isolation, it would be more impressive still. Believe it or not, some folks argue that this volunteerism is not a good thing. They point out the waste of productivity when a "$...…
…Communal Life Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 355-3730 Fax: (248) 355-9534 Email: Michigan@adl.org Website: www.adl.org Contact Person: Donald Cohen, director Civil rights organization combating antisemitism, racism and prejudice through exposure, counteraction and education. Investigates alleged discrimination, hate crimes, hate groups and provides victim support. Conducts "A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE INSTITUTE" anti- bias programs. B'nai B'rith Mich...…
…Communal Life (313) 577-4146 Fax: (313) 577-1300 E-Mail: dris@wayne.edu Contact Person: Kim Walsh, director Makes more than 100 publications (including the Jewish News) available to print-impaired individuals via specialized radio receivers. Local dailies, consumer information, senior and community resources and issue-based programming are available to listeners and institutions 24 hours a day. Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Stud...…
…Communal Life EXERCISE LEARN. SOCIALIZE! positions. Monitors area school boards' activities, surveys candidates prior to election, assists families and schools in understanding church/state issues. Jewish Council for Public Affairs 619 Wallenberg St. Flint, MI 48502 (810) 767-5922 Fax: (810) 767-9024 Email: fif@gfn.org Website: http://gfn.org/fjf Jewish Cultural Society at the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT TWO CONVENI...…
…n a I Li f e Contact Person: Barbara Goldsmith, steering committee Strengthening the lives of women, children and families for 100 years. Focusing on family violence and the emotional health of children, JWI serves as an agent for change. Jewish Women International- Mitzvah Chapter 75 Riverside Drive E., Suite 1607 Windsor, Ontario Canada, N9A 7C4 (519) 256-6998 Contact Person: Lil Lederman Jewish Women's Forum U of M Hillel 1429 Hill St...…
…Communal Life United Jewish Foundation 6735 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 (248) 203-1461 Fax: (248) 642-4941 Contact Person: Jonathan D. Lowe Serves alongside the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit in developing our community's financial resources. It owns, manages and invests Jewish communal assets, including endowment funds and real property. Volunteer Impact 23077 Greenfield Road, Suite LL10 Southfield, MI 48075 (248)...…
…Communal Life JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Building Healthy Families • CHILDREN, ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES 24123 Greenfield Road Southfield, Mi 48075 (248) 559-1500 Fax: (248) 559-9858 Contact Person: Gloria Allum JARC-Children and Family Division 28366 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 352-5272 Fax: (248) 352-5279 E-Mail: jarc@jarc.org Website: www.jarc.org Contact Person: Laurel Berger The Harris Division provides services for families ...…
…Fax: (248) 559-0773 A nonprofit organization that helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency. Offers a broad range of vocational services, adult day care for at-risk elderly and other senior programming. Jewish Vocational Service- Employment Services 29699 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 559-5000 Fax: (248) 559-0773 Contact Person: Linda Remington Provides job placement, career development and educational...…
…Communal Life WINDOWS/Family Violence Prevention Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (FREE) Jewish Family Service 24123 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 559-1500 Fax: (248) 559-9858 Contact Person: Ellen Yashinsky 15900 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 569-2358 home: (248) 569-8514 Contact Person: Rabbi Yosef Mishulovin 6960 Orchard Lake Road #202 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-5055 A coordinated response to do...…
…Communal Life The Jewish Hospice Providing... Pastoral Care Chaplaincy Network Social Worker assistance for Jewish people in our community who have exhaused all other options. Medical emergencies, housing expenses, transportation. Jewish Social Services Patient Advocacy 330 Fuller N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 456-5553 ext. 17 Fax: (616) 456-5780 Hospice Referral Resettlement, short-term case management. Affiliate of Detroit Heb...…
…Communal t Women's American ORT ClothespORT Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Hospice of Integrated Health Services 3026 W. 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 398-5019 Contact Person: Janet Berman Somerset Clinic Somerset Collection 2801 W. Big Beaver #B-020 Troy, MI 48084 (800) 527-6266 800-KARMANOS Website: www.karmanos.org 24445 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 105 Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 355-9900 Fax: (248) 355-5705 Contact Person: ...…
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…n a I organizations to help avoid scheduling conflicts for community events. A record of confirmed and tentative dates is kept at the Council office. Supports its highest level of medical and social performances. The Pearl Nosanchuk Nursing Scholarship Fund provides stipends to eligible candidates. ISRAEL CONNECTIONS American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Consulate General of Israel 111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1308 Chi...…
…Comu al L Lie Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 (248) 540-8900 Fax: (248) 540-0515 E-Mail: dfbiu@earthlink.net Website: www.biu.ac.il Contact Person: Les Goldstein, executive director; Andrea Morganroth, associate director Midwest Region office responsible for fundraising for Bar-Han University. Its 26,000 students in Tel Aviv combine full academics with Jewish studies. Detroit is the financial home of Bar-Han, raising its first dollars. Detroit/Oa...…
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…mw- k‘ N. ‘‘ '4 . ^A 't• 44,%."‘ N't.\\N \ t , HILLEL DAY SCHOOL A decision that will last a lifetime As a parent of a school-age child, choosing the right school is one of the most critical decisions you will ever make. Talk to us about how Hillel Day School can help your child reach their greatest potential. To set up a school visit, receive an open house invitation, or a copy of our brochure and video tape, please call 248-851-32...…
…Becoming A Mensch Jewish education teaches the underlying values that make today's world meaningful. 0 ne of the first prayers a traditional Jew recites in the morning reads: "God, I pray that the words ofTorah will be sweet in my mouth and in the mouths of the entire Jewish people so that we, our children and our children's children will become lovers ofTorah and learners of Torah." 1 his is a beautiful prayer that, on one hand, expresses ...…
…E LI id History Fax: (734) 996-2479 E-Mail: chabad@jewmich.com Website: www.jewmich.com Contact Person: Rabbi Aharon Goldstein West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 661-7639 Fax: (248) 661-7711 E-Mail: hdmeyers@yahoo.com Contact Person: Julie Solomon, MSLS, librarian Extensive Judaic library that includes books on a diverse range of topics including basic Bible text, Bible commentaties, mysticism, Chassidic philosophy, novels, poetry and histo...…
…Education and A library and resource center specializing in materials for people with disabilities and their families. Walter P. Reuther Library Wayne State University 5401 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-4024 (313) 577-0451 Michael Smith (313)577-2658, Thomas Featherstone Fax: (313) 577-4300 Contact Person: Michael Smith, Thomas Featherstone Archives offer documents on 20th century labor and urban issues. Include unpublished records...…
…Education and 11 st Fax: (248) 258-0058 E-Mail: eilulearn@aol.com Website: http://www.cbahm.org/eilu.htm Contact Person: Nancy Kaplan A year-round resource for adults seeking to connect with Jewish history, holidays, culture, and Torah. Classes, study groups, and special learning events in local bookstores, Kosher eateries and other community settings. International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism 28611 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington ...…
…Education and History p erhaps you didn't have the benefit of a Jewish education as a child. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn Hebrew, understand the weekly Torah portion or delve into the mysteries of the Talmud. Or maybe you've just been wanting to brush up on your general Jewish knowledge. Then PARTNERS-IN-TORAH is for you! PARTNERS-IN-TORAH teams you up with a carefully chosen personal mentor for an hour a week of stimulating lear...…
…Education and History The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring 26341 Coolidge Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 545-0985 Fax: (248) 542-2628 Contact Person: Karen Rosenstein, director Perpetuates Yiddish and Yiddishkeit through adult classes, Sunday school, teen groups, holiday observances, musical performances, newsletter, Workmen's Circle published Yiddish songbooks, textbooks, poetry. Source for Yiddish books, tapes, videos. PROGRAMS Eugene and M...…
…Education and History Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301 (248) 645-7860 Fax: (248) 645-7867 E-Mail: schoolserv@agedetroit.org Contact Person: Wendy K. Sadler, director; Shaindle Braunstein, education resource specialist Free resources for Jewish education. Lesson plans, videos, audio tapes, craft ideas, use of a laminator for a minimal fee and more. Hands-on workshops, one-on- one consultation and Internet access. Holocaust Memorial Center 6620 W. ...…
…Education and History Jewish holiday family services are free to the public. Sunday school curriculum is based on Jewish history, culture and customs. Hebrew school grades 5-7. High school ethics and philosophy grades 8-12. Congregation B'nai David Religious School 5642 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 855-5007 Fax: (248) 855-1488 Contact Person: Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner, executive & educational director An afternoon religious ...…
