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that had leased it from the
Greek Orthodox Church.
Levy expressed defiance
over the criticism, asserting
that "it is the right of Jews
to live everywhere, and to
purchase or rent property in
all parts of the land of Israel,
and especially in
Jerusalem."
The 150 Orthodox Jewish
settlers said they had no in-
tention of leaving, though a
district court in Jerusalem
has ordered them evicted.
The leaders of the Chris-
tian churches in Israel an-
nounced plans to close all of
their shrines today to protest
the Jewish settlement. The
closing of the shrines is an
unprecedented move.
It is feared in the Ameri-
can Jewish community that
the anger over Israel's ac-
tions may jeopardize the
Shamir government's re-
quest for $400 million in
housing loan guarantees
from the United States for
the resettlement of Soviet
Jews. This request is in ad-
dition to the $3 billion in
loans and assistance provid-
ed for military and economic
aid.
Secretary of State James
Baker testified before Con-
gress last month that the
administration would insist
on guarantees from
Jerusalem that U.S. loans
would not be spent on hous-
ing in the territories.
Administration officials
feel that the caretaker
° Israeli government is acting

less than responsibly, and
they are clearly angered
over the recent settlement
issue in the Christian
Quarter. The relationship
between Israel and America
had already taken a
downward turn over the
failure of Jerusalem to take
a positive step in regards to
Washington's suggestions
regarding the peace pro-
posal.

Robert Alexander Jewelers
invites you to our
Spring Show.

Friday Evening, May 4th Saturday, May 5th.

ADL Hosts
Seminar Series

"Israel in the 1990s, From
Knowledge to Action," a con-
ference sponsored by the
Michigan Region Anti-
Defamation League, will
bring speakers to address
issues of importance to Israel
and. the world community.
Seminars on "The
Upheaval in Eastern Europe
and its Effect on Israel,"
"Competing Claims of Jewish
and Palestinian Na-
tionalism," "The United
States and Middle East
Players" and "How to Impact
the U.S. Legislative Process"
will take place 7 p.m. May 2,
May 16 and May 22 at United
Hebrew Schools.
This conference, arranged
by the International Affairs
Committee of the Michigan
ADL, is co-chaired by Alan
Hurvitz, Barry Goodman and
William Sider.
There is a charge. For infor-
mation, call the ADL,
355-3730.

Rings by Bagley & Hotchkiss

Bagley and Hotchkiss will bring their entire collection of rings, along with their
brand new collection of earrings and bracelets. A perfect gift in all price ranges for
Mother's Day, Graduation and Father's Day.

WINE & CHEESE

Friday, May 4th 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, May 5th 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Robert ALEXANDER

Jewelers

Awarded Certificate by GIA in Diamond Grading

A Third Generation of Quality and Tradition in Diamonds and
Diamond Jewelry, passed down from Norman Allan

The Klezmer Conservatory Band of Boston will perform at Temple
Israel April 29 to honor the 42nd anniversary of the State of Israel.

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