of theological and cultural reasons, as well as shared democratic values. However, the difference now is that "the constant media attention" on Israel has prompted evangelicals to question their continued unqualified support, he said. "In the evangelical com- munity," explained Mr. O'Connell, who is based in Washington, "a lot of past support for Israel was, frankly, blind support stemming from biblical interpretations of Israel's role in the return of Christ and common values, such as a belief in democracy. But people hadn't really stopped to think through that sup- port. "Now, there is a recogni- tion of the problems of the Palestinians, as well as a new awareness that a significant number of Pales- tinians are Christians." The Rev. Jim Hendricks, outreach minister at the Reisterstown, Md., Baptist Church, which is aligned with the conservative Southern Baptist Conven- tion, the nation's largest Protestant denomination, agreed that conservative Christian support for Israel remains relatively high. But he added that "I suspect some of the recent killings have affected the thinking" of some conser- vative Christians. Ironically, - the developing criticism of Israel comes at a time when conservative Protestant leaders and their Jewish counterparts are engaged in more dialogue than ever before. So far, said Mr. O'Connell, this issue has not intruded upon the dia- logue, which is focused on such questions as Jewish concerns over attempts to convert Jews to Christiani- ty. However, at a recent Chicago meeting on Chris- tian-Jewish relations, Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, president of the Reform Union of American Hebrew Congregations, warned that this disagreement over Israel could become "an issue of contention so sharp" as to threaten the broader dialogue. He urged Christians not to "vent all of their moral in- dignation against Israel at a time when its actual and psychological vulnerability is at its height." In recent weeks, liberal Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist and Baptist groups have also stepped up their criticism of Israel. $2 admission includes munchie bar cash bar you must be 21 and have valid Identification carlos murphy's 29244 northwestern highway southfield SAVE FROM 20% TO 50%* MARV SAYS CUSTOM WALL MIRROR SPECIALISTS TUB & SHOWER ENCLOSURES MIRRORED BIFOLD OR SLIDING DOORS (INSULATED GLASS REPLACED MOBIL AUTO GLASS SERVICE • TABLE TOPS • STORM DOORS & WINDOWS • PATIO DOOR WALLS REPLACED • STORMS & SCREENS REPAIRED VISIT OUR SHOWROOM `Suggested List Price 50% OFF Our Entire Stock of New Fall • Career • Cocktail • Dinner 2/1E SE* VICE ESTABLISHED 1920 R.S.V.P. JWF Young Adult Division, (313) 965-3939, ext. 140 DRESSES ( atk sponsored by: Jewish Welfare Federation Young Adult Division Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit The Jewish News Metro Detroit Hillels • U of M Hillel • MSU Hillel 0 3 Days Only! Nov. 16, 17 & 18 TIRES & ACCESSORIES GLASS & AUTO TRIM CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS OVER 69 YEARS OF SERVICE SOUTHFIELD: 24777 Telegraph 353-2500 Other locations: Wayne and Lincoln Park Friday Saturday 10-5:30 10-5:30 Sunday 12.5 ie Film to Video Transfer Transfer Movies 8mm-16mm to VHS or Beta • 401-600 FEET $39.00 • 1-200 FEET $20.00 • 201400 FEET $26.00 • 601-800 FEET $52.00 801-1000 FEET $65.00 ' V ISA lialereard Film over 1,000 feet add 6s a foot. Tape $8.00 Additbnal C E HYMN' CAME BUY—SELL—TRADE 3017 N. Wood; (3 Blks. South of 13 Mile) -6a, kFri. 10-8 : RA Daily & F IZa1l 0O 288 5444 - In Orchard Mall Orchard Lake Rd. at Maple 851-9660 *Previous Purchases Excluded ❑ THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 37