DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 'TN Oct. 3, 1997 Vol. CXII No. 6 Up Front 9 Visiting Their Roots Detroiters return to Vilna to celebrate the renowned Gaon. Off the court. page 123 Holiday 43 Year In Review A look back at 5757 in the Detroit community. 47 Man on the Street 48 Younger Thoughts Apple Tree 67 Pieces Of The Past A vibrant dream. page 83 A new Ann Arbor exhibit brings history to life. Births 79 B'nai Blitzvah-81 Business 133 Community 53 Editorials 34 Engagements 54 Food 140 Health 125 Israel 39 Marketplace 145 Obituaries 174 Danny Raskin 100 Carla Schwartz 113 Sports 123 Synagogues 62 Torah Portion 65 Travel 119 Close Up 90 She's Chemo-Savvy How Ellen Goldman beat cancer, and makes light of it. 87 Research Gains The Scene 83 Heading Downtown A young group tries to make suburban dreams an urban reality. She beat the big "C" page 90 Entertainment 97 Ready, Set, Learn! Editorial Deadline: All public and social announcements must be typewritten, double-spaced and received by Thursday noon, eight days prior to desired date of publication. Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday, 10 a.m. Display Ad Deadline: Monday, 4:30 p.m. Offices: 27676 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48034 248-354-6060 General Subscriptions: 248-354-5959 Classified • $46 1 year 248-354-6060 Display $84 2 years Advertising - $63 per year out - of - state 248-354-6069 Editorial Fax $112 per year foreign 248-354-1210 Advertising Fax 248-354-6620 Circulation Rory Zuckerman is the star of her own show for children. 96 Out and About 99 Fred Savage 108 At the Movies Cover: Ellen Goldman. Photo by Glenn Triest AppleTree cover: The Gordon children. Photo by Glenn Triest JNE cover: Fred Savage. Photo by Chris Haston Candlelighting Friday, Oct. 3 7:56 p.m. Shabbat ends Saturday, Oct. 4 7:52 p.m. The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every fri- day with additional supplements in January, March, May, August and October at 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan. Periodical Postage Paid at South- field, Michigan and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034. ©COPYRIGHT 1997 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 10/3 1997 3