vAr ' EFRAT page 59 A Jewish Community Council Delegate Assembly • Fu l Crisis in the Schools - How Will School Reform Affect the Jewish Community Molloy, an ex-New Yorker and presently a doctoral candidate in political science at Bar-Ilan University, is to create territo- rial continuity between all the settlements in the vicinity of the Etzion Bloc — a canton, if you like — so that the Israelis liv- ing in this area of dense Jewish population won't find them- selves relegated to individual islands separated by bare hills and roads. If that doesn't succeed, the fear for the long term is that the arrangements established dur- ing the interim period will dic- tate the nature of the final settlement, and Efrat may come under Palestinian rule. "It's possible," said Chane Deitcher, "just as it's possible that, in the end, there will a Palestinian state." But even under these cir- cumstances, opinion differs about what will become of the inhabitants of Efrat. "I didn't come to Israel to live in Pales- tine," Efraim Zuroff said in sad- ness, rather than anger. Ms. Deitcher concurred that if the Etzion Bloc comes under Palestinian sovereignty, she will not stay in Efrat. But Dave Walk, formerly of Malden, Mass., and now a Featuring: Kathleen Straus Phil Jacobs Member, Michigan Board of Education Editor, The Detroit Jewish News and The Atlanta Jewish Times Former Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Boards Moderator: Brent Triest, WTVS Talk Show Host Audience will be encouraged to participate in an open forum a Should the Jewish community support schools of choice? D Centralization v.s. Decentralization: Are there too many school districts? a How does the student mix affect public perceptions of school quality? Tuesday, October 19 7:30 PM Temple Beth El 14 Mile at Telegraph Free of Charge teacher at the Mivtar Yeshivah in Efrat, takes a more flexible view of the possibilities. Though he identifies himself as being on the Right, Mr. Walk speaks of the agreement with the PLO as being a "tremendous oppor- tunity" and an "historic step." "If Efrat is not in the State of Israel in 1998, at least by then our neighbors will have shown themselves to be sincere in their desire to live with us in peace," he ventured. "Under those con- ditions, I imagine we can reach an accommodation. If Arabs can live in Israel, I don't see why Jews can't live under Palestin- ian authority." Either way, there's a bright side to the situation, in Mr. Walk's view. "If the agreement doesn't work out, it will be eas- ier for Israel to deal with the PLO in Jericho than in Tunis," he said. Meanwhile, the people of Efrat will have to live with the uncertainties that are a com- mon lot these days. "The status quo was untenable," Chane Deitcher reflected. "The Right never came up with an alter- nate plan, they just stalemated the talks all the way. So this is what we've got, and we can only hope it works." ❑ Reservations required by October 18 - call 642-5393 SHIRT N3OX _ 4 DAY SALE Men's furnishings and accessories 19011 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, Michigan 48075 This Thursday,Sunday Only! (10/14-10/17) (Between Southfield and Evergreen) 352.1080 BUY ONE PAIR, GET SECOND PAIR* Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. PARKING AND ENTRANCE IN REAR ia OFF Star Trax unique party concepts & party favors THE DETRO IT J EWISH NEWS D.J.'s - DANCERS * of equal or lesser value Why Pay More? All New 93/94 Styles TOP QUALITY SHOES • BOOTS • HANDBAGS H.E.R. SHOE WAREHOUSE HOURS: MON-SAT 10-6 SUNDAY 12-5 932-1165 932 5990 - New location Orchard Mall 32823 Northwestern Hwy. Behind D&D Bicycles Farmington Hills 1/4 Mile south of Chilis Goldenberg Photography L. Polaroid packages - Music videos T-shirts - Invitations Computer Pictures Glo-necklaces & Much More! 350-2420 AA We are winning. 11, ANIERICAN CANCER SOCIETte Jerusalem's Mall Is A Big Hit Jerusalem (JTA) — For decades, Jerusalemites have done their shopping in the city center, where hundreds of small specialty shops and outdoor cafes line the narrow, winding streets of the capital. All of this could change, if the success of a newly open- ed shopping mall is any in- dication. Reportedly the largest in- door shopping complex in the entire Middle East, the new Malcha Mall, located in the southwestern part of the city, is packing in customers who might otherwise be buy- ing downtown. The result has been a well- publicized tug of war bet- ween downtown store owners, who say their busi- nesses are suffering, and Malcha merchants, whose ultramodern shops are at- tracting customers like a magnet. If something isn't done soon to revitalize the city center, say some officials, Jerusalem's unique character could all but dis- appear. Built for $82 million, the Malcha Mall is the brain- child of Canadian developer David Azrieli, who revolu- tionized shopping in Israel a decade ago by designing the country's first indoor shop- t ping center. He also coined the Hebrew word for mall —"canion" — which is based on the words for buying and parking. Attracted by the 180 ultramodern stores, kosher food court and air- conditioning, tens of thousands of shoppers flock to Malcha every day to catch a movie or just window-shop. Another yardstick of the mall's megasuccess has been its ability to attract people from across Israel's religious and ethnic spectrum. It has become one of the few places where Arabs and Jews mix freely over a cup of coffee; it is also a favorite among Or- thodox Jews who frequent the mall on Staurday nights. ❑