March 7, 1997 Detroit OPINION Spiritual Waves War to peace to pluralism. 27 Talmudic discussions, Jewish rap and one-on-one debates are on tap at WPON Radio. Radio Rabbi. page 7 Far East Tragedy TELL ME WHY Once two months, then three pairs. 38 A young Detroiter loses his life in a freak traffic accident in Thailand. THE PULSE Hard-working feet may need extra care. 75 SPORTS JCC hosts athletes The Price Is Right Etiquette experts and gift-buyers agree and disagree on how much to spend and what to give. with disabilities. 112 Births 46 B'nai Mitzvah 48 UJ 05 Home Cooking Local residents prepare delicious meals for family and guests with a tasty, international flair. Food 128 Israel 117 Marketplace 135 Obituaries 166 Out and About 86 Danny Raskin 100 Synagogues 34 Torah Portion 36 Travel 82 OTO COU RTES 54 Community 32 Editorials 26 Engagements 40 Business Loose Ends Dying breed. page 3 ON THE COVER: The parent company of New York Carpet World is slashing staff at the Southfield headquarters. Renee Kallenbach. PHOTO BY DANIEL LIPPITT Jill Entertainment 88 Going Public With Howard Stern A Jewish News reporter goes one on one with America's No. 1 radio shock-jock. Tuning in to the music scene... page 92 on ou Show BoatDocks In Detroit A look back at the Jewish author and at the upcoming production at Masonic. JNE COVER: Show Boat. Candlelighting Friday, March 7 5:12 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, March 8 7:21 p.m. DETROIT THE JEWISH NEWS Vol. CXI No. 1 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 1997 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS