December 13, 1996 OPINION Detroit War-time experiments: Deadly information. 23 In Service Of Study TELL ME WHY The Kollel in Oak Park is undergoing an ambitious expansion to meet student needs. Did this Church(hill) have Jewish ties? 32 A New Lease HEALTH The company purchasing Prentis Manor plans to operate a new Jewish assisted living facility. Finding lovely ways to reduce stress. 05 ISRAEL Labor Party maneuvering is in full gear. 71 A Reprise The top 12 winners in our annual Chanukah Art Contest are shown with their winning work. A caring sounding-board. page 50 Caring Communities ,7) Temple Israel has opened its doors to the disabled, the bereaved, the divorced and many others. Business Oriental Limbo Israel's trade with Japan still lives under heavy political shadows cast by the Middle East. Births 40 Vial Mitzvah 42 Community26 Editorials 22 Engagements 34 Food 112 Marketplace 121 Obituaries 150 Out and About 78 Danny Raskin 92 Singles 41 Sports 104 Synagogues 28 Travel 74 ON THE COVER: Two Caring Community participants at a recent meeting. PHOTO BY GLENN TRIEST JNE COVER: Susan Merson: One-woman show at JET. JN Entertainment Music In The Haas Years ago at Temple Israel, Karl Haas planted a musical seed. Son Jeff now has an album with Jewish roots. Telling Family Secrets After 16 years, Susan Merson returns home to star in JET's comedy about a modern Jewish-American family. Struttin' down the Gem Theatre aisle. page 84 PHOTO BY DANIEL LIPPITT Candlelighting Friday, Dec. 13 4:43 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, Dec. 14 5:51 p.m. THE JEWISH NEWS vol. CV No. 16 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS (USPS 275-520) IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS IN JANUARY, MARCH, MAY. AUGUST AND OCTOBER AT 27676 FRANKLIN ROAD. SOUTH- FIELD. MICHIGAN.PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. POSTMASTER: SEND CHANGES TO: DETROIT JEWISH NEWS. 27676 FRANKLIN ROAD. SOUTHFIELD. MICHIGAN 48034. ©COPYRIGHT 1995 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS