BBYO/JCC TEEN CONNECTION (Grades 7 & 8 ) KICKOFF DANCE While Addis Slept: Operation Solomon The American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has been in- volved in Ethiopia since 1981, when the government of Israel, the Jewish Agency and JDC opened negotiations with the Ethiopian government. Their pri- mary goal was to create a strate- gy which would ultimately lead to the rescue and evacuation of Ethiopian Jewry. Following a series of negotia- tions with the Ethiopian govern- ment, JDC was allowed to officially enter the Gondar province to establish non-sectar- ian programs which would ulti- mately create a network for maintaining contact with various Jewish villages throughout the region. During this operation, JDC was able to lay the founda- tion for Operation Moses, during which thousands of Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Israel. Following the success of the op- eration, Ethiopian President Mengistu Haile Mariam received a tirade of criticism from his Arab neighbors and launched repeat- edly. In the interim, as rebel forces posed an increasing threat to his regime, Mengistu at- tempted to engage the Israeli gov- ernment in a deal through which Israel would supply him with arms and weaponry in exchange for the release of Ethiopia's Jews, Israel refused. Between January and May of 1990, as negotiations between the Israeli and Ethiopian govern- ments continued, the American Association for Ethiopian Jewry felt the time was ripe for moving the Jewish population from Gondar and its surrounding ar- eas to Addis Ababa. This result- ed in the arrival of approximately 16,000 people in Addis Ababa with little or no resources. In order to cope with the situ- ation, JDC established a com- prehensive medical program and a system of care and maintenance to provide stipends for the Jew- ish population. It established an accommodation bureau to locate housing throughout the capital. By May of 1991, it succeeded in conquering pneumonia, estab- lishing mother and child clinics, a health education program, a soap factory and brick-making operation. It built the largest Jew- ish school in the world on the grounds of the Israeli embassy, staffed by Israeli and Ethiopian teachers. JDC also established a bakery and food purchasing sys- tem to provide the Jewish popu- lation with nutritional basics. Through this medical program, JDC succeeded in lowering the death rate of the Jewish popu- lation from 40 per month to sin- gle digit figures. It also SOLOMON page 80 Just A Reminder! New Patagonia For Fall Now In-Stock Saturday, September 7, at the W. Bloomfield JCC from 8:30 — 11:30 p.m. co n ts is c4 New Shells • Torre Jacket • Storm Jacket • Men's & Women's Travel Guide • Men's & Women's Triolet Jacket • Pneumatic Shells 100 :-, Cuddly Synchilla & Retro Insulation • Snap - T's • Shearling • Retro Cardi ans • Vests f REE for Teen Connection Members Mittens • Gloves • Hats • Blankets Organic Cotton Men's & Women's Casual Wear $5 for nom-numbers And A Bunch Morel We Also Have A Wide Selection Of Clothing From Ex-Officio And Black Diamond Featuring music by Joe Cornell For information on joining, call BBYO: 810-788-0700 Studio in Harvard Row Mall ke44.7 q The SPOT 50%-70% OFF ALL NAME BRANDS THE MOVADO, MUSEUM® SAPPHIRE • Vertical Blinds • Pleated Shades • Levolor Blinds • Wood Blinds 21728 W. Eleven Mile Rd Harvard Row Mall Southfield, MI 48076 Free Professional Measure at No Obligation Free in Home Design Consulting Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 352-8622 Lt7car, _ New Rochester Hills 651 5009 A futuristic interpretatton of a legendary design. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal forms an invisible bond with the black case. Water-resistant to 99 feet, quartz-accurate, tine Swiss craftsmanship. - His or hers, available with strap or matching bracelet. (810) 358-5540 Mon-Wed. 10-6 10-8 Thurs Friday 10-3 Harvard Row Mall 21750 West 11 Mile Road • Southfield, MI Collision Work ■ Theft Repair Unibody Repair ■ Industry Trained Insurance Work ■ Minor/Major ■ ■ Custom Paint & Colors All Makes & Models Mention this ad and get a Free Glaze (with min. S500 body work) 9 MAXIECoIlision, Inc. 737-7122 II Gila 36 Month Paint Performance Guarantee 32581 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills 'gm rIp DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE Heating and Air Conditioning Ask about our Preventive Maintenance Program 810-335-4555 24 HOUR EMERGENCY.SERV10E c.o cs) 0) C/D CD 79