THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS MAX THE HANDYMAN AKIVA HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Former Apt. Maintenance Chief GORNBEIN JEWELERS Broken windows, screen repair, gutter cleaning, electric switches, fixtures hung, door and lock repair, curtain rod design, caulking, cement repair, toilet repair and plumbing, ETC., ETC., ETC. FOR PROVIDING MERCHANDISE FOR AKIVA — AUCTION '85 — which will be held Saturday, Dec. 14th beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Akiva Building Can do anything in or out of the house YOU NAME IT - I'LL DO IT!! airport transportation service available The withdrawal from UNESCO gives the same message. A similar breakthrough is be- ginning in the Middle East. The arrest of the four hijackers and the fact that the Craxi govern- ment fell for being too soft on hijacking is a salutary develop- ment. After Israel's raid on Tunis, not only was the PLO de- eply shaken up but — equally important — the Tunisian gov- ernment is now pressing to get the PLO out. The cost of hosting or appeasing terror has sud- denly gone up — if ever so slightly. OPEC's current weak- ness and the Iraq-Iran was also help in this area. ' The Peres offer to go to an in- ternational negotiating framework but stipulating that Russia is excluded as long as it has no diplomatic relations with Israel sets up a major reversal for the delegitimation of Israel, a process which has been too rarely checked in recent years. One of the primary beneficiaries of the new balance of power will likely be Russian Jewry with a new exodus in the offing. There are two major forces pushing Hussein toward peace negotiation. The United States government is really pressing and not repeating its old error of giving encouragement to the be- lief that it will sell out Israel for a nominal peace move. The Jewish • community's hanging tough and the Congress' refusal to pass the Jordan arms package short of actual peace negotia- tions kept the Administration honest when an arms sale would have given the wrong message. The other force is West Bank settlements themselves. When Likud takes over, the freeze on settlements will end — And even for those in place now, it will be "too late" to withdraw if peace is not achieved soon. The fact that Arafat may lose his position is a major impetus to peace. Indeed, were the United States government ready to write him off and press all out ahead, the breakthrough would come now — with a West Bank group likely to step for- ward. But the United States is apparently not ready to go that far and risk that much. Still, at a time when good will falters, the power constellation is mak- ing for peace. The actual or potential use of force is helpful only when it is backed by willingness to negotiate. What is needed is a more bal- anced, more calibrated Jewish ethic of power striving to create a balance of power for the sake of peace. Perhaps this was the Psalmist's point when he wrote, - "The Lord will give power to God's people; the Lord will bless the people with peace." (Psalms 29:11) Copyright 1985, CLAL The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. Friday, December 6, 1985 wishes to thank 24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY. — SOUTHFIELD Call 968-1145 Hand Crafted - Hand Loomed DECORATIVE PILLOWS Beautiful Gift Ideas Treat Yourself or Someone Special ANN BARUCH - 353-2437 WE'VE MOVED Come and see us for your Holiday Gifts and Cards %surds Orchard Lake Road (south of 14 mile) Patti and Sherry Buhai Orchard Place 1-1ANIUVISAII-1 SALE The Weintraub Family hopes to see you during the holidays and we take this opportunity to wish you "Happy Holidays" and "Best Wishes" for the New Year. Stop by and pick up a free gift as a token of appreciation for your past patronage. Also register for a special holiday door prize. We will happily assist you in the selection of your holiday gifts, and the holiday wrapping is free. Remember, your purchase can be exchanged or refunded. If your gift is a quartz watch, you will receive a free replacement battery for the lifetime of your purchase. Holiday discounts will be offered on all of our fine jewelry, watches, gifts, and accessories: Seiko, Movado, Citizen, Corum, Pulsar Watches Crystal Kosta Boda, I ittala, Royal Krona, Reijmyre, Svend Jensen Accessories Cross, Dunhill, Lucite, Jam Fine Jewelry Rings, pendants, bracelets, pins, watches Diamonds Gold chains,.bracelets, earrings, pins, necklaces Distinctive custom styling and repair are all done on the premises of our showroom. 11-1ANUIEISA11 -1 SALE Ueitins Sat • Nov. 30th Holiday Hours begin November 29th: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. Thursday Saturday Sunday 10-7 10-8 10-6 11 4 - We accept: AMERICAN EXPRESS WIENTIRAM JEWELERS "SUNSET STR IP" 29536 Northwestern Highway, 1/2 Mile North of 12 Mile 4=1 PHONE: 357-4000 43