1 PEOPLE 1 Birger Continued from Page 97 entailed inevitable sacrifices: "I gave up my profession, my social life and countless ac- tivities which I would have loved to pursue." During the Gulf War, when many organizations closed or functioned part-time, Ms. Birger kept the children's clinic open by appealing for help on French Jewish radio stations — an appeal which met with an immediate response by six French den- tists. "Dental Volunteers for Israel is booked for the next two years," notes Ms. Birger proudly, though she admits an open disappointment at the fact that only 10 percent of the volunteers are Jewish. "I cannot expect Israeli den- tists to take part in the pro- gram since they already have lengthy reserve duties. But I believe that Diaspora Jews have an obligation to help; they can do their own form of military service by corning to work for two weeks in our clinic." Ms. Birger's recently com- pleted autobiography will no doubt help to attract more volunteers and much needed funds to her program. The book has already been published in Hebrew, Ger- man, Dutch and Finnish, and the English language edition is due out this fall with a film to follow. Actress Meryl Streep has been selected for the part of Trudi's mother and casting will soon be under way to find a suitable actress to play the part of Trudi, the brave young girl who survived the Holocaust and went on to become the devoted mother of Jerusa- lem's needy children. ❑ WZPS I NEWS Rabin Talks Compromise Jerusalem (JTA) — Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin has stepped up signals that Israel is ready for territorial compromise on the Golan Heights. But he is insisting that Syria commit itself to a peace treaty with Israel before he agrees to discuss any withdrawal from the strategic plateau. • In an interview last week with Israel Radio, Mr. Rabin declared: "We have said that in exchange for a peace trea- ty that promises an end to war and opens the borders between Syria and Israel. "This imposes, of course, some sort of territorial com- promise," he said. GlyvIDerm 559-0620 And Their Staff Wish Their Patients, Friends and Employees A Healthy, Happy To All Our Friends & Customers A Happy & Healthy New Year and Prosperous New Year Wishing all our Customers & Friends a Happy & Healthy New Year! w ilart Gaa-eiy, Pat jania Heidi Eizelman 349-4131 109 N. Center, Northville YOSI S 11) r ART - Full Service Glatt Kosher Butcher varypn 111C0 The Kellman and Hollander Families wish all our family, friends and customers a happy and healthy New Year Tiffany Plaza 32839 Northwestern Highway (1 block southeast of 14 Mile) 855-8830 .yfadetto agd,"• Wishing all my customers and friends a Healthy and Happy New Year AUDETTE CADILLAC, 7100 ORCHARD LK. RD. 8711 West 11 Mile Rd. Huntington Woods (313) 544-0850 The Staff of CIVLI HEALTH & TENNIS CLUB would like to wish all of our friends A Happy, Healthy New Year! Happy Nem) Year from Dion & Mark Zaniewski NANCY GORMAN SALES & LEASING 851-7200 a 'At ' ifs rho World of Watches "The Store To Watch" 4301 Orchard Lake Road J 539-1181 (Corner of Lone Pine) Inside Crsstunds Mall 10-9, Sat. 10-6 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs.