fi ••• COMPILED BY STEVE STEIN Southfield Student Flies To Israel For Pilot Program ive students at United Negro College Fund (UNCF) mem- ber colleges, including Eliza- beth Rose of Southfield, a junior at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., have left the United States for a semester of study at the He- brew University of Jerusalem's Rothberg School for Overseas Stu- dents. The students in the pilot program have received scholar- ships from the American Friends of the Hebrew University, based in New York City, and the UNCF. "This program is very impor- tant for the advancement of black- Jewish relations," said Liat Mayberg, director of the Hebrew University's Office of Academic Affairs in New York, which is ad- ministering the program. The five UNCF students are currently taking an ulpan, an in- tensive Hebrew language course, sponsored by the Hebrew Uni- versity, before beginning class- es at the Rothberg School on Feb. 19. They will join more than 200 students from across America who will be studying at the Rothberg School in the spring semester. Moviavvy Yoluv hnotty Problizrn ere's a story with some sole: LocoLaces have landed in Detroit. These shoelaces, which need to be tied just once, are available in many shoe and clothing stores throughout the metropolitan area. LocoLaces look like a phone cord and are made from a durable nylon material which is machine washable. II Some Free Help For Your Taxing Questions eed some help with your state and federal tax re- turns? The answers to your questions may be only a phone call away. "Ask-a-CPA" call-in days spon- sored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Ac- countants (MACPA) have been scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- urday, Feb. 11, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, March 25. Volunteer CPAs will answer N questions free of charge at those times. Taxpayers may call in on more than one day. The numbers are (810) 855-2288 on Feb. 11 and March 25 and (616) 771-6680 or (616) 771-6678 on Feb. 25. MACPA is a non-profit, statewide professional organiza- tion. The information which will be given to callers is not intend- ed to be inclusive and it does not have the approval or disapproval of the MACPA. Teacher, Doctor Team Up To Produce Album nursery school teacher/ songwriter and a pediatri- ian/musician from Los Angeles have joined creative forces for the first time to produce an album of original songs for Jewish holidays entitled "Shalom Lashir." Bella Spiegel wrote the lyrics and melodies for the songs and Dr. Avraham Uncyk arranged the music and vocals and plays all the instruments. "A Prayer for Peace," the feature song, has been performed in concerts and it was adopted by Time for Peace, an international organization, as its anthem. Singers on the album include Ms. Spiegel and four children — Dr. Uncyk's daughters Mihal and Shelley and young actors Faryn and Trevor Einhorn, who ap- peared in the movie 'Disclosure." Mihal Boneh, an Israeli, performs as a guest soloist. Dr. Uncyk is married to former Detroiter Judy Gordon, whose fa- ther, James Gordon, was rabbi of Young Israel of Oak-Woods from 1963-1986. For information on purchasing the album, call or fax (213) 658- 7317. Auschwitz Is Cranbrook Lecture Topic he History of Auschwitz" will be discussed by two ex- perts on the topic at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Cran- brook's Kingswood Auditorium in Bloomfield Hills. Dr. Deborah Dwork, re- searcher and author of "Children With A Star," and her colleague Dr. Robert Jan Van Pelt, an architect, author and educator, will be the lecturers. They col- laborated on the PBS television program "Nazi Designers of Death" which will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, on Chan- nel 56. In addition, they have co-au- thored a book, "They Always Called It Auschwitz," which will be released soon by the Yale Uni- versity Press. T The lecture, part of Cran- brook's Emily Fisher Lecture Se- ries, is free of charge; space is limited, so reservations are re- quested. To make reservations, call (810) 645-3192. The rains of Auschwitz R. First: Kosher Znacks lit The duper Bowl A look at LocoLaces After the laces have been threaded and tied for the first time, that's it. From then on, the wearer needs only to step in his or her shoes and pull on the ends of the laces to tighten them. Senior citizens and the phys- ically challenged who have dif- ficulty tying shoes may find LocoLaces especially useful. Locolaces are available in more than 20 colors. Among the stores selling the item are Greg Shoes in West Bloomfield, the Hansel N' Gretel Shoppe in Birmingham, the Waiting Game in Southfield and Connie's Chil- dren's Shop in St. Clair Shores. Alan and Jodi Adelman and Michael and Jaymie Mostyn are distributing LocoLaces in Detroit. For information, call them at (810) 540-5454. 'I t was the same old story Sunday at the Super Bowl. For the 11th consecutive year, the National Conference champion (San Francisco) beat the American Conference representative (San Diego). But there was something new ... for the first time in Super Bowl history, kosher snacks were sold to the fans. Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Broward (County) of- fered goodies like blintzes, knishes and falalel at the two concession stands it operates year-round at Joe Robbie Stadi- um. The stands opened last spring for Florida Marlins baseball games and they were available for Miami Dolphins football fans this fall. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus, executive vice president of the Chabad, said it wasn't dif- ficult to obtain the stadium contract. "We told them there are a large number of fans who eat kosher among the 700,000 Jews who live in South Florida," Rabbi Tennenhaus said. Stadium officials asked the Chabad not to sell traditional foods like hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers because of the com- petition with other vendors. Looking for a unique item, the Chabad came up with falafel, provided by Sara's Pizza in Miami. Marefratti MA Offers Special Assistance m TO everything there is a seawn and a time to every purpose ander heaven and fill • is she time jar Peliee SOi015:. MIchai Lyrics & Melody' Beila Sp i egel Music. Av;aham Oricsittd o accabi USA/Sports for Is- funds for training and outfitting Special Olympics scene for many rael is sponsoring the 15- the Special Olympics delegation years," said Robert Spivak, pres- ident of Maccabi USA. "We look member delegation from and a post-competition tour. toward this effort as just the be- Thanks to Maccabi USA, Spe- Israel which will compete in the Special Olympics World Games cial Olympics International will ginnhig." For further information about July 7-14 in New Haven, Conn. send a team of expert coaches to The Israelis will take part in Israel to train the Israeli train- Maccabi USA and its sponsor- aquatics, basketball and track. ers, sharing the newest tech- ship of the Israeli Special Olympians, write to the organi- Maccabi USA, a non-profit orga- niques and teaching methods. "We're excited about this pro- zation at 1926 Arch Street, nization which sponsors the U.S. team in the World Maccabiah ject because Israel has not par- Philadelphia, PA 19103, or call Games in Israel, will provide ticipated in the international (215) 561-6900.