monitoring developments ef- fectively." That may be her opinion, but UCSJ is respon- ding to the direct request of Jewish leadership inside the Soviet Union. The Israeli con- sular mission in Moscow is a vital but not exclusive guarantor and advocate of Soviet Jewish interests. Kraar's complaint is even more spurious. He reportedly claims, "the entire universe of Jewish life should be focused CONTENTS on one issue — helping Israel settle Soviet Jews." If so, what about the millions of Soviet Jews who are still living under the threat of rising anti-Semitism — official as well as popular? In fact, he makes our case quite elo- quently: with the full strength of organized Jewish philanthropy properly focused on the immense and costly The Secrets Of Our Success WENDY ROLLIN Five Detroiters tell how they made it to the top. Understanding Moshe GARY LICHTENSTEIN A story of two brothers and the moment that unites. Soviet Anti-Semitism Affects Jews In Detroit S hould a man ignore his infected foot if the rest of his body is in good shape? Today, the world Jewish community is witness- ing the reopening of a wound that has been dormant for years. It was never healed, but it was covered up by a repressive government. This wound is anti- Semitism in the Soviet Our community must be ready to welcome Jews here and in Israel. Union, and it is making a powerful resurgence. Anti- Semitism, wherever it may occur, must be viewed as a threat to the strength and survival of the entire world's Jewish community. The anti-Semitism that is occuring today in the Soviet Union will not blow over. This nation has a long history of anti-Semitism and pogroms against Jews. Although the leadership has changed from czars to communist reformers, the average person still holds onto the same ideas as held by his ancestors. The glastnost that is now Matthew Citron, a senior at Andover High School and president of Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses USY, is winner of the 1990 Youth Award of the League of Jewish Women's Organizations of Greater ,Detroit. Honorable mention awards were given to Sherri Wagner, a senior at West Bloomfield High School who was nominated by Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and to Amy Simon, a senior at Andover who was nominated by Temple Beth El. occurring in conjunction with a faltering economy is re- sulting in a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism. Every Jew in the Soviet Union must be made aware of the danger that exists with the present climate and its potential to get worse. They must be assured that if they choose to leave, the transition into their new lives will not be very difficult. The responsibility of American Jews in this time of need is great. Our communi- ty must be ready to welcome the Jews who chose to im- migrate to the United States, as well as to provide a great deal of financial aid for the resettlement of Jews in Israel. American Jews can also help Jews resettle in Israel by creating job opportunities. The Detroit Jewish com- munity has a responsibility to see that all Jewish im- migrants to our city are well cared for. We can find them jobs and get them housing in Jewish neighborhoods. We should provide necessities for them during hard times through programs like Yad Ezra and help them to learn English during the evening. Also, we must make every effort to help them become a part of the Jewish communi- ty by assigning a family in the area to adopt them. When my grandparents came to the United States from Eastern Europe with thousands of other Jews ear- ly in this century, the Jewish community was not organiz- ed well enough to help them. They endured many hard- ships because of this. Today, we must offer this great wave of immigrants an easier transition into life as Americans. We must also give all we can to aid Israel in its goal to absorb, and accept every Jew who desires a life free from persecution. 43 FICTION Continued on Page 10 OPINION MATTHEW CITRON 26 CLOSE-UP 54 BUSINESS 54 Philosophy Of Oil KIMBERLY LIFTON Charlie Silver mixes oil and theory to reach success. 58 SPORTS Save The Stadium HOWARD ROSS Bensky sees the legacy of Michigan and Trumbull. center Our family pages salute Israel's independence. 75 ENTERTAINMENT 75 Artist First MIKE ROSENBAUM Tile artist Deborah Hecht puts art before business. TEENS Spreading The Word 103 LISA JACKNOW ELLIAS A West Bloomfield drug message may earn national recognition. DEPARTMENTS 15 33 47 48 62 86 Detroit Inside Washington Community Synagogues For Seniors Fine Arts 92 106 108 111 117 146 Cooking Engagements Births Single Life Classified Ads Obituaries CANDLELIGHTING 103 Friday, April 27, 1990 Sabbath ends April 28 8:10 p.m. 9:16 p.m. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 7 M ILETTERS r --