…frontlines Beach Boys Give Autistic Man A Connection To The World Leslie Spector JN Intern F or Brett Werner, 22, of West Bloomfield, not a day goes by without seeing or hearing the Beach Boys. As Brett was growing up, his family noticed he still wasn't developing properly. They took him to physicians, who diagnosed him with nonverbal autism at age 11/2. "I tried everything to get him to talk and to get him phys- ically going," said Dr. Ma...…
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…metro >> on the cover Multi-Grade Upgrade Akiva Hebrew Day School showcases curriculum changes, new administration and plans for its next 50 years. Shelli Liebman Dorfman I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 To that end, as the school gets ready to mark its 50-year anniversary, much of the curriculum has been revamped and signifi- cant staff changes have taken place. Diving Right In Programming assessments began with the youngest...…
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…metro Multi-Grade from page 8 Chidon Hatanach (Bible Contest), with Akiva students having qualified for national finals in New York City. Educational support services provide for academic needs for students with special needs. An enrichment program allows gifted and talented students to attend sessions in math and language arts. The Beit Midrash Akiva program is being developed for students, parents and community members and will include cou...…
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…metro >> around town Out To Win Golfers enjoy Kadima Golf Classic despite unpleasant weather. M ore than 100 golfers endured the heat and the rain to support the Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center on July 15 at Franklin Hills Country Club. Despite the weather, golfers had a great time and played to win. Following the golfing, guests enjoyed dinner and a live auction — always made fun by auctioneer Richard Nucian. Some of the auctio...…
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…metro >> around town Warm Welcome Emanu-El members learn more about their new rabbi at Havdallah event. T emple Emanu-El in Oak Park held a welcome Havdallah in late June for its new rabbi, Arturo Kalfus, who originally is from Argentina, but came to the synagogue most recently from Miami. David Gubow and Susan Kirshner arranged the evening. David Sloan sup- plied an Argentinian flag and Sharon Rome created beautiful centerpiece flowers ...…
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…A Changing Oakland U. A Q & A with university board chair Michael Kramer, who leads during a time of growth and challenge. Shari S. Cohen Special to the Jewish News M ichael R. Kramer of Bloomfield Township has chaired the Oakland University Board of Trustees since 2008 — a time of growth and progress at the Auburn Hills-based state university. Increased enrollment, new facilities and expanded academic programs have enhanced the universit...…
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