DETROIT'S ORIGINAL DISCOUNTER Paul Warren Sonkin Memorial Grove Established Levin's BEAUTY SUPPLY UP TO 5 OFF ON ALL DESIGNER FRAGRANCES AND COSMETIC LINES • Over 1,000 Designer Fragrances to choose from • Complete line of cosmetics, hair products and accessories • ALL AT DISCOUNT PRICES • On Orchard Lake Road 1 Block south of Maple In West Bloomfield Plaza Oak Park 24695 Coolidge Al 10 Mile Road 547-9669 M-S 9-6 Sun 12-5 851-7323 M-S 9-6, Sun 12-5 A Grove of 1,000 Trees has been planted in the American Independence Park outside the city of Jerusalem, to memorial- ize Paul Warren Sonkin, son of Dr. Sheldon and Sydelle Sonkin and brother of Rebecca and Joel. Paul was sixteen when he died August 2, 1992. Paul was a student at Andover High School where he achieved high Academic Standing. He was active in sev- eral sports, especially soccer and basketball. He had been preparing for the Maccabi Games at the time of his prema- ture death. He had his Bar Mitzvah and then his confirma- tion three years later at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Eli Scherr, President of Jewish National Fund, stated that, "The response by friends and members of the community to memorialize Paul Sonkin was overwhelming. He was a beloved member of his family and endeared himself during his brief lifetime to so many." Dr. Sonkin remarked that, "I can think of no better living tribute to Paul's memory than the establishment of this Grove." His mother, Sydelle, stated that, "Our son's memory will never leave us and words cannot express our feelings. Knowing that the trees planted in Israel will bear Paul's name is of some comfort." This Grove was created through the generous contribu- tions of Friends, Family and especially Paul's Grandparents, Dr. Morris and Regina Becker of Aventura, Florida. Jewish National Fund is the agency responsible for afforestation and land reclama- tion in Israel. You provide the date, we'll provide the rate! 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In-Home & Office Carpet Cleaning igo T:3 & Society for the Protection of Nature ir\ Israel 1-800-524-7726 (313) 399-2323 SPNI 8 OAK PARK OUTLET • 546 - RUGS BIRMINGHAM • 646 - RUGS ANN ARBOR • 973 - RUGS The spa at the Hyatt Regency, Jerusalem. Israeli Health Tip: The Healing Waters MOLLY AROST STAUB SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS S ince biblical times, when lepers were ad- vised to bathe their skin, Israel's healing waters have been acclaimed. The Romans, never ones to overlook a good thing, built a spa around the 17 natural mineral hot springs when the town of Tiberias was founded in the first century C.E. Cleopatra, always in the market for beauty enhance- ments, imported water from the Yesha Springs ,for cos- metic purposes. Today, vacationers seeking relaxation or beauty treat- ment, plus ill persons seeking cures for their ailments, flock to the tiny country's numer- ous centers offering help. Tiberias in northern Israel is studded with hot springs which according to legend, King Solomon created by commanding demons to go underground and heat the cold waters. The Tiberias Hot Springs Health Center is a vast complex treating rheu- matoid arthritis, lumbago, sciatica and muscular di- seases. The percentage of sodium chlorate, calcium compounds, and radioactive qualities render the water hypothermic, hypertonic and radioactive. The restorative powers of piloma, a therapeutic mud- like mineral sediment, are also touted. Visitors at several spas even buy packages of mud to take home for skin beautification. Here, an enormous indoor pool and outdoor pool both overlook the Sea of Galilee. Ultrasound and physio- therapy are available, along with medical supervision and solarium treatment for psoriasis. Special treatment is designed for paralyzed in- dividuals; professionals gain- ed large-scale experience handling war victims. Across the street remain the ruins of an ancient spa, attesting to the waters' at- tributes in ancient times. Visitors might opt to stay at the Galei Kinneret Hotel, the area's top-rated hostelry, with 107 rooms and a gourmet restaurant. Guests enjoying the outdoor pool or the gardens will spot some fortress ruins. But 13 miles away at Hamat Gader, ruins so vast and detailed — restored Roman baths, used from the 2nd to 9th centuries — are considered among the world's most impressive archaeologically. This bath complex was already referred to as "famous" in the 3rd century by Origen. Today's adherents mainly visit for bone and muscle problems. The gigan- tic 140-foot-long outdoor pool is fed by the spring and the water returns to the Yarmuk River. The kibbutz, which in- cludes massage facilities and bath house, can accommodate 7,000 guests at one time! At Israel's southern end, numerous spas are clustered around the Dead Sea. Here, the availability of mineral- laden hot springs and thera- peutic mud are aided by the climate where the high at- mospheric pressure 1,300 feet below sea level results in a 10-percent higher level of ox- ygen than at sea level — the world's highest. There's also a higher concentration of long-wave or UVA light than in other parts of the world. Cancer-causing UVB rays are naturally filtered out, so pa- tients may remain in the sun. Whatever the time or finan- cial constraints, Israel offers a variety of accommodations for those seeking help. ❑