a paper on "Bases for Stereotyping and Discrim- ination of Minorities in Parts of Ethiopia," said one cannot look at Jews' situa- tion in Ethiopia "in context of the European experience. The idea of a pogrom in E- thiopia is a complete anathema. There were never organized attacks against Jews." Historically, however, this was not the case. Ethiopian kings issued decrees declar- ing that only Christians could own land, prompting the application of the term falasha, "one without roots," to the nation's Jews. Unable to work as farmers, the Jews excelled in such fields as masonry and weav- ing. Jealous of the Jews' success, other Ethiopians began to label them buda, meaning "one who has the evil eye." Peasants blamed the buda for many of their problems, including illness. Professor Wagaw, whose office is decorated with maps of Israel and a desk overflowing with papers, said that despite the cultural differences, Ethiopian Jews feel at home in Israel. "It was good they went," he said. "But as an Ethiopi- an, I'm grieved. I would have liked to see my country a home for many different peoples." ❑ INEWSI NJCRAC Backs U.S. Sanctions New York (JTA) — The major policy-planning arm of American Jewry has decided to continue supporting U.S. sanctions against South Africa for the time being. The decision was made at a meeting in Chicago of the executive committee of the National Jewish Commun- ity Relations Advisory Council. NJCRAC repre- sents 13 national Jewish organizations and 117 local Jewish community councils across the country. Although the umbrella group acknowledged there has been a "clear change" in South Africa, it decided to reaffirm its existing position in favor of U.S. sanctions be- cause it believes Pretoria has not done enough to dismantle the apartheid system, said Diana Aviv, NJCRAC's associate ex- ecutive vice chair. The European Community recently voted to relax its sanctions against the apar- theid regime. SIDEWALK DAYS Plan Now To Bring The Kids To Orchard Mall During Next Week's Sidewalk Sale The Mask Puppet Theatre Jacobson's World of Magic Thursday, July 11, 7:00 pm Saturday, July 13, 1 pm & 3 pm Special Offer Hot Dog,,Sz nt Drink 96 During all 3 shows ,,41:1 4" t7 T 4.1 1)0 RC .4 WEST BLOOMFIELD • MICHIGAN Orchard Lake Road • North of Maple Free Popcorn • Free Balloons A 851.7727 DAVID ROSEN MAN'S 411110 AmaPILIRCHASIE1111 NEW & USED CAR BROKER (313) 851-CARS (313) 851-2277 ALL CARS AT INVOICE Less applicable rebates Promoting LINCOLN - MERCURY - FORD this month FoiromoNE Camera Supplies YASHICA FINEMOVIE VIDEO CAMERA INVEST IN CONSUMABLE GOODS. Your contribution to the United Way Torch Drive helps feed - the hungry. Give, for all the good you can do. United Way for Southeastern Michigan • , ,=- ; .„,...; _ 10 !.,..---:_ - Film to Video Transfer Transfer Movies 8mm-16mm to VHS or Beta • 1-200 FEET $20.00 • 401-600-FEET S39.00 • 201-400 FEET S26. 000 00 • 601- 800 FEET 652.00 801.1 FEET $65.00 Film over 1.000 feel add 6• a foot. Tape $800 Additional 33100 Grand River Farmington, MI 48204 474-4331 6-1 Macro Zoom opt 12-1 High Speed shutter 1/1200 Flying erase - 3 heads Interval or frame by frame recording Wind Mike • Day/date Trade-ins welcome COLOR PASSPORTS 1 Set 2 Sets 5,99 $10, 99 27100 Evergreen Southfield, MI 48077 569-7890 Film to Video Transfer Transfer Movies 8mm-16mm to VHS or Beta • 1-200 FEET $20.00 • 401-600 FEET $39.00 • 201400 FEET $26.00 • 601-800 FEET $52.00 801-1000 FEET $65.00 • VIS4' Film over 1,000 feet add 6f a foot. Tape $8.00 Additional ccitvirue.s CiA\ WA CPU BUY—SELL—TRADE • 3017 N. Woodward (3 BIks. South of 13 Mile) Royal Oak Daily & Sat. 10-6, Fri. 10-8 288-5444 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 13