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Study shows young adults reverting back to Judaism PHOENIX, Ariz. (JTA)— Though less than half of American Jewish families are intact today as a unit, young Jewish adults are reverting back to traditional family structures, according to Jewish sociologist Yehuda Rosenman. Rosenman, national director of the American Jewish Committee’s Jewish Family Center in New York City, will release his full findings in Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 26, as part of the agency’s three-day western regional conference. In a preview description of his findings, Rosenman said despite the alarming breakdown of the American Jewish family in the last 15 years, the crisis is turning around. “At the moment, we (American Jews) are not doing very well,” he said, “but there is light ahead of a short tunnel, not a long one." Rosenman’s team recently interviewed some 1,200 American Jewish college students on 14 campuses nationwide. “Ninety- two percent of those interviewed definitely planned to get married and definitely planned to have children,” Rosenman said. “Many were absolutely opposed to having one child.” Rosenman blamed much of the breakdown of the Jewish family on outside influences: “First, economic, educational and emotional independence and maturity of women. Second, the continued diminution of Jewish law and values on individual Jews. Third, the impact of the sexual revolution, of new values placing the emphasis on the individual’s happiness, pleasure and fulfillment.” But the same influences are causing a return to Judaism, Rosenman said. “After a short odyssey into the ‘me’ experience, Orthodox Union to sponsor two Torah retreats in Israel The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America has announced that it will sponsor two Torah retreats in Israel this summer, in cooperation with the Mivtzah Etef (Project 1000) program The retreats will be open to 20- 25 observant Jewish families in each of twp locations, on a first- come first-served basis. They will include shiurim and classes for both men and women, as well as enrichment activities for older children and baby-sitting for youngsters. The Orthodox Union program will be devoted to Torah studies in the morning, with a mini-Ulpan each afternoon in conversational Hebrew. In addition, the program will feature a series of tours. “Roots to Routes,” which will attempt to explore the Jewish identity in Eretz Yisrael. Accommodations will be available at the Jerusalem College for Women (Michlala), and at the Ohr Sameyach Yeshiva. Food will not be provided in the Michlala location. In order to make the experience as accessible as possible, the price has been set at airfare plus $250 per adult, and airfare plus $125 per child under 12 at Michlala; and airfare plus $570 and $285, respectively, at Ohr Sameyach. Not only will the retreat programs be a rare opportunity for families to enhance their Torah knowledge, but will also serve to give them a greater appreciation of what it is like to live in Israel— something which no stay at a “five- star" hotel will ever provide. 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PA 10140 (21S) 033-1007 Lee Men del (404) 202-3310 or (404) 237-0200 S' prompt. professional, personal service n the dotted lots of kids are finding themselves feeling empty, alienated, lonely and purposeless,” he Said. Rosenman said Jewish synagogues and organizations have to stop molding their membership and services for couples. “We have to start thinking about people,” he said. Rosenman’s study shows that unaffiliated young Jews return to Judaism through the opportunity for study and practical experience with tradition. “In the past,” he said, “most Jewish institutions believed the only way to attract young people was through social activities., parties, dances and outings.” He added: “No more. We have to start building substantive educational programs with original texts, where people can work through their tradition.” mill stationery customized Invitations napkins • embossers • matches lucite • specialty items groat selections! 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