STEVEN Oakland County Prosecutor KAPLA Today's Oakland County Prosecutor's Office has the highest employee turnover rate of any county prosecutor's office in Michigan. Over a half million dollars of tax payers' money has been spent to defend Richard Thompson's Office against charges such as sexual harassment. These law suits were filed against Thomp- son by his own employees—while hardened criminals waited to be prosecuted. Oakland County deserves better from the Prosecutor's Office. LEWIS ERIC LACHTER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS M orocco, a deservedly pop- ular tourist attraction today, boasts a long, rich Jewish history, 300 days of sunshine a year, great food (but only drink bottled wa- ter), beautiful roses and many colorful and dramatic sights. - But with limited touring time, what are the major things Jew- ish visitors should look for — be aware of — when they visit the country that is about the size and shape of California? I asked this question of a num- VS. Steve Kaplan: • Successfully prosecuted 150 felony cases; • Supports effective crime prevention programs like DARE and Scared Straight for juvenile offenders, and working with parents, schools and local law enforcement officials; • Places priority on prosecuting the toughest cases involving violent and repeat offenders; • Community involvement includes serving on the B'nai B'rith Regional Council, the Anti-Defamation League, and the boards for Southfield Schools, the HAVEN Domestic Violence Shelter, and Students Against Drunk Driving. joined about 30 worshippers in the small but handsome syna- gogue. We were welcomed warm- ly and each given a kipa, a talit, a prayer book and an aliyah. The prayer book was in Hebrew; the instructions in French. It really pays to know some French in Mo- rocco, but a lot of English is spo- ken, too. My French was good enough for me to read the statement in the sidur that said, "Do not take the sidur with you when you leave the synagogue." PHOTO BY LEW IS LACH TE R Responsible, Experienced Leadership North African Flavor To Jewish History We need your support! Kaplan for Oakland County Prosecutor To volunteer, contact: Steve Steinhardt Phone: 810/474-6877 • Senior Assistant Prosecutor for Macomb County; • Received 47% of the votes in 1992 race for Oakland Cour..y prosecutor. Paid for by the Kaplan for Prosecutor Committee, Gary Peters, Treasurer, 100 N. Crooks Road, #I06. Clawson, M1 48011 T A Fundraiser for Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor - Steven Kaplan, for Oakland County Prosecutor Thursday, October 26, 1995 5:30 pm -7:30 pm ❑ I will be happy to attend Steven Kaplan's reception. I I Mr B's Pub ❑ My check for $ to be held at the door. will reserve tickets ❑ I cannot attend the reception but have enclosed a for his campaign. contribution in the sum of $ ❑ You may also use my name as an endorser. ❑ Would you display a lawn sign at your residence, business, or both? Downtown Royal Oak, Main St. near 3rd $25.00 Name One of Cassablanca's 32 synagogues. Address Includes hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar Make Checks Payable to Kaplan for Prosecutor I City/State/Zip I Phone (Home) ber of Moroccan Jewish commu- (Business) I PRINCESS CRUISES Fall '95 $809 Starting as ORLANDO, FLORIDA from $ 149+ $20.90 tax TORONTO BY 'MAIN AIL Now Booking SUNSET BLVD. r t. if SIMCHA TOURS . ir CRUISES Ask About Our Many Specials! EL-AL FLYS FROM Your Complete Travel Connection (810) 661-8871 Open 7 Days (roundtrip) METRO DETROIT EL-AL EXPERT 810-FLY EL-AL nity leaders during a recent seven-day American Jewish Con- gress tour. One gentleman said, "Our American friends should know that Jews have been in Morocco since King Solomon's time. We have ancient synagogues, but we have many new ones, too. We are planning a brand new Jewish museum. "There are 32 active syna- gogues (all Orthodox) in Casablanca today. We have re- furbished many of the old syna- gogues around the country. The one in the town of Arazan dates back to 1640, and was made of red mud," he added. The ancient Arazan shul is a sight to see. The tiny building would have accommodated few- er than 20 worshippers. There are the remains of a bimah, a mikvah (ritual bath) and the 350- year-old wooden doors to the area for the Torahs still exist. Another town we visited was Marrakesh. We attended services on Saturday morning at Temple Beth El on Avenue Landais. The men went into one entrance, and the women another. The men For an excellent kosher meal in town , go to le Viennois in the Hotel Pullman. Also in Mar- rakesh are the beautiful home and gardens of the French de- signer Yves St. Laurent. The lovely gardens are open to the public every day of the year from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (with time our for the mandatory national two hour siesta at midday). En- trance fee is about $2 per person. One way to spend money in Marrakesh (and other Moroccan towns) is on handcrafted prod- ucts. You'll find lovely items made of stone, leather, wood, ce- ramic plus a wide variety ofjew- elry. Bargaining is a national sport in Morocco. The heavy bar- gaining takes place in the "souk" or market. You'll also find clothes, spices, rugs, craft items, fruits and vegetables, meats and fish. If you don't like bargaining, there are shops that are price fixed — and they really are. They have everything you want, and you don't have to haggle. The souk is crowded most of the time, and some of the vendors can get aggressive. One solution if this is a problem: keep moving. And watch your wallet.