his ministry had essentially
done the "almost impossi-
ble," considering that every
immigrant and previously
homeless Israeli now has a
roof over his head.
But this success
"disappointed" many people
in Israel, he remarked, ad-
ding that some of the comp-
troller's comments were
themselves "unprofessional."
While Mr. Sharon conced-
ed that some of the contracts
went to companies owned by
Likud members, he said
much of the work was con-
tracted out to major building
companies, such as
Histadrut's Solel Boneh and
Shikun Ovdim.
The Kibbutz Ha'artzi con-
struction company also won
large contracts, he said.
He insisted, however, that
Likud-owned companies
were rightfully entitled to
their share.
"Anyone who thinks that
the period during which
Likud people hungered for
bread will continue is just
plain wrong. That period is
over forever," the housing
minister declared.
He was referring to the 30
years of Labor government
before Likud's first victory
at the polls in 1977.
IDF Fighting
Public Image
Jerusalem (JTA) — The
Israel Defense Force is
fighting back against
charges by the public that
soldiers patrolling the ad-
ministered territories are
too quick on the trigger.
The IDF chief of staff, Lt.
Gen. Ehud Barak, briefed
the Cabinet on the subject
last week. He said that con-
trary to many allegations,
there has been no relaxation
of the rules governing the
circumstances under which
a soldier may open fire on
security offenders in the
West Bank and Gaza Strip.
According to Lt. Gen.
Barak, of 1,400 suspects ar-
rested in the territories, 130
were carrying firearms
when they were apprehend-
ed and 13 were killed, in
most instances after draw-
ing their weapons.
The chief of staff stressed
that soldiers are allowed to
open fire in only two cir-
cumstances: if a suspect
threatens their lives, or if a
suspect refuses to obey an
order to halt. In such case,
the soldier is obliged to give
verbal warning first, then
fire into the air and, only as
a last resort, fire at the
suspect's legs.
Just
another typical month
at Temple Beth El
As you can see, there's a lot going on
here because it's our view that a
Temple should fill many needs--spiri-
tual, educational and social. In addi-
tion to specially scheduled events,
weekly Shabbat services, auxiliary
programs and Religious School, there
are Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations,
weddings and a host of family life
cycle events.
With all we offer, joining Temple Beth
El will be one of the best investments
you can make.
Our dues structure includes accom-
modations for single parents and
younger people. This, coupled with
flexibility in individual circumstances,
makes it possible for all families to
join us.
Please contact our Executive Director, Thomas Jablonski,
for more information at 851-1100.
Temple Beth El
7400 Telegraph Road • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 • (313) 851-1100
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