, , 4 ,, fs ); ‘ r $ 1 ' . ‘• ", ' I • f. ' oby Collection r: Fine Furniture . nation that the late Lubavitcher Rebbe was a longtime advocate of a "moment of silence" for prayer and reflection in the pub- lic schools. Agudath Israel of America, a politically active Orthodox group, joined the chorus of praise, but warned that the president's en- dorsement of the right of students "to speak to and attempt to per- suade their peers about religious topics" could result in increased proselytizing activity in the schools. The group that seemed the happiest with the speech was the American Jewish Congress, whose Washington representa- tive, Mark Pelavin, chaired a re- ligious task force that recently compiled a document refuting Christian right charges that an amendment is necessary to counter wholesale violations of religious freedom. That report constituted the backbone of the president's speech. White House Counsel Abner Mikva, a longtime progressive politician with strong ties to Jew- ish groups, played a key role in convincing the president to take that tack in his speech last week, according to sources here. Jack Kemp, Will He Run? Remember Jack Kemp, the for- mer football star, congressman and Secretary of Housing and Ur- ban Development? Early this year, Mr. Kemp took himself out of the running for the 1996 GOP presidential nomina- tion, much to the consternation of Jewish Republicans. But now, with several Repub- lican front-runners faltering and with the growing consensus Jack Kemp among political experts that none of the contenders will have an easy time unseating Mr. Clinton, pressure is building for the old- line conservative to re-enter the race. Several political observers en- vision a scenario like this: Sen. Bob Dole, the current front-run- ner for the Republican nomina- tion, could do poorly in New Hampshire and Iowa, while columnist Pat Buchanan — the man who gives Jewish leaders nightmares — could fare very well That would pressure the party to find an alternative with strong conservative credentials — but without the taint of extremism. Mr. Kemp could fit both require- ments; there are growing indica- tions that he is thinking along those lines. "He would generate more support from the Jewish commu- nity than any other Republican," said Charles Brooks, executive director of the National Political Action Committee, the largest pro-Israel PAC. "And he has the possibility of picking up a large number of Jewish Demo- crats who are not particularly enamored of President Clinton. He has an unmatched record of support for Israel, and people see him as an enlightened con- servative." Arrow Missile Survives Hits The Arrow missile — the Israeli anti-missile project funded with American money — narrowly es- caped the long knives of con- gressional budget cutters last week. A key House Appropriations subcommittee had zeroed out funding for the Arrow because of concerns about the performance of the system, which is designed to knock out enemy missiles long before they reach their targets. Pro-Israel forces, led by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, jumped into action, marshaling data suggesting that the Arrow represented a good bargain for this country as well as for Israel, and convincing House GOP leaders to go to bat for the missile project. The Arrow project has always had its detractors at the Penta- gon, where foreign defense projects are viewed with suspi- cion. But just as the debate was heating up in the House, Lt. Gen. Malcolm O'Neal, head of a Pen- tagon unit dealing with anti-mis- sile technology, gave a glowing assessment of the Arrow to the Washington Institute for Near East Affairs. The pro-Israel blitz paid off; the Arrow appropriation, which Israeli leaders consider vital to their nation's security, was re- stored as part of a defense ap- propriations bill that was due on the House floor. ". :113s- sic 7 fool zo.h. Down..(S:on.s iCtiOn toby zac designs, incorporated 1 ( 841(3 ) 298 - toby (8629 ) birmingham • ft. Lauderdale (Discover Ware beauty aft LEVIN'S BEAUTY SUPPLY Looking For A Fragrance That's Hard To Find? Come To Levin's. Prices Are Great! ! Selections Are Fantastic!! We Also Carry Accompanying Bath Products With Each Line Reg. $65.00 Reg. $40.00 SUNG LADIES HALSTON For Men EDT SPRAY 3.4 oz. 1-12 or Z- 14 4.2 oz. Spray ONLY $34.95 Tester ONLY $ 1 7.99 Tester Reg. $75.00 Reg. $48.00 Carolina Iferrara FLORE spray HALSTON For Ladies Eau De Parfum 3.4 oz. Spray 3.4 Spray Cologne ONLY $ 39.99 ONLY $24.99 Tester Tester Reg. $57.50 Reg. $35.00 UNGARO For Men OMBRE ROSE Original 3.4 EDT Spray EDT Spray 3 oz. ONLY $29.95 Tester ONLY $17.95 Tester Detroit's Original Discounter LEVIN'S BEAUTY SUPPLY Hon.-Sal. 9-6; Sunday 12-5 West Bloomfield Oak Park • 851-7323 • 547-9669 Orchard Lake Road In The West Blootnfield Plaza 24695 Coolidge At 10 Mile Road A Perfect Family Gift... A Subscription to the Jewish News. 8 1 0-354-6620 67