FINE ARTS ALAN HITSKY Conservative congregations are battling for survival. AMY J. MEHLER Rodney King, the riots and the lessons. A German soldier's visit to Warsaw Ghetto. DETROIT 24 68 A J.E.F.F. theater group meshes teens. Erosion Of Faith? Birthday Trip In Hell 6 7 11 EDITORIAL OPINION UP FRONT CLOSE-UP 14 33 BACKGROUND Will multi-lateral talks move the peace process? 36 POLITICS The faces keep changing in some local races. 54 EDUCATION The fifth grade looks at themselves and drugs. A local doctor sees a different S.E. Asia. DEPARTMENTS \ BUSINESS ' Magic Kingdom ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM The man behind the museum like no other. 50 AROUND TOWN Proud Artists The JARC show at Sinai has 20 artists beaming. 93 Purely Commentary Sports Israel Danny Raskin Carla Schwartz For Women Arts Calendar Food For Seniors Engagements Ann Arbor Births Single Life Lifestyles Classified Ads Obituaries 40 48, 107 62 72 74 82 84 86 92 94 101 102 104 106 111 134 CANDLELIGHTING 8:22 p.m. Friday, May 8, 1992 Sabbath ends May 9 9:30 p.m. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supplements in January, March. May, August, October and November at 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan. Second class postage paid at Southfield, Michigan and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send changes to: DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 27676 Franklin Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 $31 per year $41 per year out of state 75' single copy Vol. CI No. 9 May 8, 1992 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 5 ONTENT 58 TRAVEL