from Gail Chicorel Shapiro Round trip *restrictions apply (Owner) Choices, Challenges Living In Germany RUTH ROVER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS W Hours: 9AM 5:30PM (Eve & Sat by apps - only) 489-5888 GOLD • SILVER PLATINUM FORT lAUDERN Michigan's MarketMakers In Coins and Bars "Sell Where the Dealers Sell" XMAS SPACE LAST 10 SEATS LEFT ! B)RN- TT RARITI NON• STOP. COPPOR A TION HERE TODAY. GONE . . . . TOMORROW 189 MERRILL ST. 8IRM.. MI 48009 Pilaw (313) 644-1124 orking in a museum that draws many tourists, Hanna Sa- lomon often meets people from foreign countries. They are invariably curious about one thing. Why is she, a Jew who was born in Israel, liv- ing in Germany? "People who aren't Germans are very surprised that I live here," she says. "But my friends are here, my family was here, and my work is here. I tell everyone I'm Jewish; I feel very Jewish — and I plan to stay in Germany." It's a choice that other Jews also have made. Even though it raises eyebrows or brings chal- lenges from those who live else- down in Frankfurt. "I was torn between two countries," says Ms. Salomon. Her German-born parents im- migrated to Palestine in 1933 and she was born in Haifa. But then her parents decided to re- turn to Germany, so she grew up there. Later she moved back to Israel where she lived for 10 years. But she missed her family and friends in Germany, so she decided to return. That was 20 years ago. By now, she's in Frankfurt to stay. "I feel comfortable and secure here," she says. "I have Jewish and non Jewish friends. My non-Jewish friends are very aware of Judaism and very Since 1971 What Are Your Plans For The Weekend? HOW ABOUT THE PUBS & THEATRES OF ENGLAND? CALL NOW AREN'T YOU WORTH IT ? for only $974 Leave Thursday — Return Monday DON'T BE LATE ! November '93 — March '94 Includes round-trip airfare from Detroit, first-class accommodations, /RESERVATIONS: 358 • 5330 CADILLAC TRAVEL BEING AN ADULT HAS ITS REWARDS All Suites • Gratuities included • In-cabin bar set up Dec. 20th, 7 Days From $2,845 p.p. Lower Caribbean Itinerary Royal Internalional Travel SS(: RAMS,. )N DIAN.1.N1) LLJ Barry's Let's Rent It PARTIES EXCLUSIVELY • Tents • Tables • Chairs • China • Paper Goods 855-0480 pit tie Ei .0 010 that Martin Malter, formerly of Malter Furs, is associated with us. Mr. Matter is looking forward to serving his customers and friends at Ceresnie & Offen. U) LLJ TRANSAIIANIIC • MLPIIIRRANII\ TRANSCANAL LLJ CD LLJ 1(1 ID DIW NN , Ni() H- LO8 call: 313-645-5050 or 1-800-336-1490 We are 12lit pleased to announce U) cD For detailed brochure 4393 ORCHARD LAKE RD., N. OF LONE PINE IN CROSSWINDS 31455 Southfield Road •• Birmingham • 6441600 • Out-State 14300-521-1600 F- breakfast & dinner daily, theatre ticket, oighteeeing. " B. West Maple • Birmingham Childtt o n are spec i a l . " I 1 20 313-540-1977 181 S Woodward Ave Birmingham. MI 48009 • 642-1690 Find It All In The Jewish News Classifieds Call 354-5959 (Mt! Hanna Salomon In her Book-Cafe. where, there are many Jews like Hanna Salomon who are comfortable with their choice of living in Germany. Meeting some of them and hearing their perspectives was a valuable part of my recent travel experience in Germany. Although in nine days I met only a tiny percentage of the to- tal number of Jews in Germany — an estimated 40,000 in all — the statistics were not impor- tant; the individual encounters were. Each encounter was a re- minder that regardless of what outsiders think, there are com- mitted Jews here who feel that living in Germany is a valid choice for them. "It was my own decision to come back to Germany, ex- plains Hanna Salomon, who shuttled between Israel and Germany before finally settling open-minded. They are not racists at all." Her Jewish identity, she says, is even stronger now that she lives in Germany. "When you're in a non-Jewish society, you're always reminded that your are Jewish, so I have a stronger Jewish identity here than in Israel." In fact, she even changed ca- reers so she could work in a Jewish milieu. A former social worker, she now owns and manages the Book-Cafe that's part of the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt. It's a cheerful and well-stocked bookstore and cafe on the lobby level of the muse- um. Ms. Salomon selects the var- ied books for sale here: books on Jewish subjects mainly in Ger- man, but also in Yiddish and English.She also supervises the cozy cafe, where visitors can re-