A Slice Of Israel Michigan's governor is impressed with the people of Israel and the Partnership 2000 relationship. PHIL JACOBS EDITOR ov. John Engler stopped by month in the state for strategic the office of The Jewish opportunity partners for Israeli News last Friday to share companies. Michigan will also al- some Jerusalem Pizza and low the Central Galilee to adver- tise, at no cost, strategic trade Jerusalem memories. What he talked about most opportunities in state of Michigan was the slice of Israeli life that trade and investment promo- tional literature. he'll not soon forget. Michigan will also organize a First, the hard news. Gov. Engler spent May 18-21 one-day seminar in Detroit to pro- in Israel as a guest of the Jewish mote trade opportunities between Federation. He spent a great deal the state and Israeli companies. of his time in the Central Galilee, And, the Central Galilee will con- which is Michigan's Partnership duct two searches per month in 2000 region. Partnership 2000 is Israel for opportunity partners a program promoting commercial, with Michigan companies. The governor visited .with cultural and educational rela- tionships between the Central the mayors of Nazareth and Nazareth Mit. He was accompa- Galilee and Michigan. The governor unveiled an ex- nied through Israel by Bob Aron- tensive strategic trade agreement son, executive vice president of between Michigan and the Cen- Federation; David Gad-Harf, ex- tral Galilee municipalities of ecutive director of the Jewish Nazareth Mt, Jezreel Valley Re- Council; and Tova Dorfman, Is- gional Council and Migdal rael coordinator for Federation. Besides the business aspects of HaEmek. The agreement calls for Michi- the governor's trip, he also had an gan to conduct two searches per opportunity to meet with Prime G Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, biggest impression. One of those Minister of Industry and Trade he spoke over and over about was Natan Sharansky, U.S. Ambas- Mr. Sharansky. "I was sitting there looking at sador Martin Indyk, Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert, President Ezer Weizman, La- bor Party Minister Shimon Peres and many others. "There are many opportunities for the state of Michi- gan and for Israel to further develop this relationship and to build," said the governor. "This is a win-win oppor- tunity. There will be ideas for prod- ucts and applica- tions, and Michigan has the ability to take these ideas and make them happen." This was Gov. Engler's first trip to Israel. He also spent three days in Jordan and three days in Italy. While he spoke effusively Gov. Engler: "You get a sense of awe." of the business op- portunities, it was the people he met and the places the man, reflecting on what he en- he traveled that clearly left the dured during his lifetime," said the governor. "If people here can only appreciate what he went through and how he is involved now, maybe they'd be more in- clined to participate in our own political process." Gov. Engler said he was struck by the juxtaposition of modern Israel with its antiqui- ties and archaeological sites. On one hand, he said, a person is en- tering a city such as Jerusalem which is modern, yet it is a holy city. "You get a sense of awe," he said. The governor also said he was emotionally taken by Yad Vashem — the Holocaust Memo- rial Museum — and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. He also visited the grave of Prime Min- ister Yitzhak Rabin. Gov. Engler said Michigan's Partnership 2000 seemed much more organized and in place than those of other cities. "I think it's clear we're doing well with the partnership," he said. 'We're so well planned here. There's a structure in place. And we want to see Israel represent- ed here in Michigan, whether it's the Society of Automotive Engi- neers or an exchange of people in our universities. It's a great program we have here. I couldn't have a better appreciation for such a remarkable country." ❑ THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN MICHIGAN Experience the luxury of owning a Kohler 3.5 gal. toilet These superior flushing toilets are available in select areas only, in this case, two short blocks from the tunnel exit in down- town Windsor. The best part for you, the discriminating shop- per, is that your U.S. dollar is worth much more in Windsor. We have 1 and 2 piece toilets in a variety of colors in stock for you to take home today. THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER® ext Friday flip to The Jewish News' book review section for N the final word on new books and the book world. The third Friday of every month its "On the Bookshelf" right here in Entertainment Section. THE JEWISH NEWS The Jewish News NOW, AREN'T YOU GLAD WE SHARED THE SECRET? VETERAN PLRIBING & SUPPLIES 276 WYANDOTTE ST. E., WINDSOR, ONTARIO PHONE: 519-256-4947 FAX: 519-256-1665 wl e - mail vets@mnsi.net : Rachel Bellack, Sid Awerbuck g GOYEAU ST. TUNNEL VETERAN f c PLUMBING McDOUGAL ST. z z II CC C-1)—<