CONTENTS
OPINION
Holocaust Perspective
For The Soviet Jews
DAVID S. MONDRY
ately, I've been think-
ing more and more
about the Holocaust
and its impact on all of us.
It seems that I am not
alone. Many new books have
been published, along with
the release of several movies
and television programs
whose theme is the Holocaust
and its affect on the survivors.
The Holocaust occurred
before the advent of television
and other sophisticated com-
munication capabilities. As a
result, the information, that
surfaced was fuzzy.
Fifty years ago, almost all of
us who were around were too
young to comprehend the hor-
ror of those times. As we
became aware of the enormi-
ty of this tragedy, all of us
were overwhelmed with
shock, revulsion and anger.
Over the years, the anger
has grown into resolve that it
The State of Israel
has accepted the
responsibility of
providing the lion's
share of the $3.6
billion needed as
quickly as
possible. That's a
tall order for a
country that has
enormous
economic
problems and one
of the highest tax
burdens .
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never happen again. Our
rallying cry has become
"Zachor" — Remember, and
never forget.
Now we are seeing the erup-
tion of overt, hostile anti-
Semitism throughout the
Soviet Union. Jews are being
blamed for the Russian
Revolution, the scarcity of
food, the nuclear accident at
Chernobyl and even the ear-
thquake in Armenia. Soviet
Jews are frightened and
rightly so.
Although the situation in
the Soviet Union and that of
Germany 50 years ago are not
identical, there are too many
ominous similarities.
Let's face it. This is as good
as it's going to get for Jews in
the Soviet Union in the
David Mondry is chairman of
the Operation Exodus
campaign.
foreseeable future. Who is to
guarantee that Gorbachev
can or will continue to allow
Jews to emigrate? And who is
to guarantee that he will sur-
vive and not be replaced by a
repressive successor who will
have an available traditional
scapegoat — the Jews?
By embracing Operation
Exodus, we now have an opor-
tunity to save as many as one
million Jews in the Soviet
Union. Unlike 50 years ago,
we have a place to bring them
with the prospect of a decent
life. In Israel, they will be
united with their families
and their people, while
revitalizing the Jewish state
and ensuring the Jewish
future.
This is the very essence of
Judaism.
The impact of one million
olim on Israel over the next
five years will create many
problems and challenges. But
rather quickly, these
educated, scientifically
oriented people will integrate
into Israeli society, and the
end result will be a much
more vital country.
The task is enormous and
the cost substantial. Who will
pay for this immigration? I'm
referring to air fare, housing,
food, education and the in-
frastructure necessary to ab-
sorb so many new citizens.
The State of Israel has ac-
cepted the responsibility of
providing the lion's share of
the $3.6 billion needed as
quickly as possible. That's a
tall order for a country that
has enormous economic pro-
blems and one of the highest
tax burdens in the world.
As our share of Operation
Exodus, the Detroit Jewish
community has been asked to
raise no less than $16.5
million. I'm confident that
our goal will be exceeded.
Why am I so confident?
Because no one can find a
reason good enough not to
give his or her best gift for a
mission of rescue, resettle-
ment and rebirth of Jewish
lives.
To be fortunate enough to
have the opportunity to par-
ticipate in the migration of
Soviet Jewry to Israel at this
time is an unexpected miracle
and mitzvah.
Recalling our terrible losses
in the Holocaust, each of us
must ask the question, what
would I do and what would I
give to save so many lives?
We have the opportunity to
do that for Soviet Jewry.
Please join me in bringing
them home.
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CLOSE-UP
Holding Court
RICHARD PEARL
Business can be anywhere
for these Detroit rabbis.
BOOKS
The Forest Of Dreams
40
ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM
For twenty years, it lay
hidden in a briefcase.
55
BUSINESS
28 Prime Banker
KIMBERLY LIFTON
A young Detroiter heads
a leading investment house.
57
EDUCATION
Lesson In Reality
SUSAN GRANT
An actress helps Beth El
preschoolers differentiate.
62
SPORTS
Diamond Gems
MIKE ROSENBAUM
Area Jewish ballplayers
are making an impact.
79
ENTERTAINMENT
57 Straight From
The Heart
STEVE HARTZ
Variety Club has helped
children for 62 years.
102
FOR SENIORS
The Big Move
RUTHAN BRODSKY
Moving an elderly parent
is a complex family decision.
DEPARTMENTS
15
31
47
48
92
100
Detroit
Inside Washington
Community
Synagogues
Fine Arts
For Women
108
110
116
118
120
150
Lifestyles
Weddings
Births
Single Life
Classified Ads
Obituaries
CANDLELIGHTING
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Friday, May 4, 1990
Sabbath ends May 5 9:25 p.m.
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