December 27, 1996
Detroit
Living With HIV
A man with HIV tells of the difficulty
of dating and finding work while his brother,
a local rabbi, works on AIDS education.
A Nurturing Niche
In Focus on Shine. page 70
It has a boutique, plenty of chandeliers
and a private kosher dining center.
A look at the new Danto Center in West Bloomfield.
EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK
What's wrong with Jewish "settlers"
living in the territories? 25
TELL ME WHY
He was a great manager for one group,
but whatever happened to Cilla Black?
43
Everyone's A Critic
Harold Bloom loathes T.S. Eliot and loves William Blake.
Now the founder of his own brand of "Jewish Gnosticism"
addresses his Judaism, the Bard and other issues.
Center
51
Health Matters
Whether you're sleepless in Southfield
or aching for a little TLC at a local spa,
we've got some healthy suggestions for you.
In the swim. page 47
Business
Soft Sell
Wrap yourself in this un-fur-gettable story:
The first Jewish furriers in Birmingham
are celebrating their 50th year.
KOSHER BITES
They're sweet, they're sour, they're kosher: But are
they any good? The Jewish News staff sampled
these at 10 a.m.; we're that dedicated. 98
Births 37
B'nai Mitzvah 36
Carla Schwartz 81
Danny Raskin 82
Editorials 24
Engagements 34
Marketplace 106
Obituaries 130
Out and About 68
Reviews 76
Sports 47
Synagogues 28
Torah Portion 30
Travel 64
ON THE COVER:
Harold Bloom
PHOTO BY REBECCA SHAUVLSKY
JN Entertainment
Candlelighting
Friday, Dec. 27 4:49 p.m.
Space Walking
Sabbath ends
Saturday, Dec. 21 5:58 p.m.
An interview with the award-winning
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush,
plus a review of the film Shine.
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A look at the local fine arts scene:
new watercolor shows that make a splash
and an exhibit for the "young at art."
Teens convene. page 10
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