0 Sign up as a JCC Maccabi host family! experiments were a complete failure. Today, Zemach sends its skins to France where they are tanned and then distributed around the world by Gordon Choisy under Zemach's brand name. In the field of meat, however, Zemach has helped revolutionize the -, industry. For years, South Africa con- sidered ostrich meat merely a by-prod- uct of the skins and sold it cheaply. Israeli researchers discovered, however, that unlike red meat, which ostrich meat closely resembles in taste and texture, ostrich is extremely low in fat and cholesterol, two very important elements for today's health-conscious. In a 75-gram serving, for instance, ostrich contains 97 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 58 milligrams of choles- terol; roast chicken contains 140 calo- ries, 3 grams of fat, and 73 milligrams of cholesterol; while beef steak con- tains 240 calories, 15 grams of fat, and 77 milligrams of cholesterol. Israeli chutzpah and initiative helped found an industry. "Our discovery changed everything. People in the business started to regard the meat as a quality product," says Or. When sales started in 1991, the company began offering customers a range of meat categories and cuts sim- ilar to that in the beef market. They called it the meat of the 21st century and, to tempt wary palates, Zemach employed chefs to create new ostrich recipes. Today, the company is work- ing on a recipe book to be published in several languages. Demand grew quickly, particularly in Europe where Israel has now cor- nered 17 percent of the ostrich meat market. One of the biggest pushes came with the mad cow disease scare, when some British beef was found to be the cause of a killer disease. "Israeli ostrich meat has become very famous," says Or. "It leads the market in terms of quality. Demand is high, almost unlimited. It's only a matter of price." Next year, Or — who is also chair- man of the Israeli Ostrich Producers Association and vice president of the HEADS HIGH on page 155 Where are the 1998 JCC Moccabi Games going to take place? Detroit! What exciting event will take place at the Palace on August 16,1998? Our spectacular JCC Maccabi Opening Ceremonies. Who was responsible for the overwhelming success of the 1984 and 1990 Games? The JCC Maccabi hosts, volunteers and spectators. Who will be the main players in the 1998 JCC Maccabi Games? 2,800 Jewish athletes ages 13.16 What event of zoological importance will occur at the Games? An evening at the Detroit be for athletes and hosts. How many sports will be competed at the Games? 17 sports. Anything else is just a trivial pursuit. Ona ga c j m e e ib s i For information on hosting and/or volunteering call the JCC Maccabi Games office 248-661-7722 August 16-23, 1998 FLAB:STAR" Our CD'S Don't play Music, BANK Member F.D.I.C. but could be Music to your Ears 5.87 One Year Certificate 248-338-7700 or 248-352-7700 2600 Telegraph Rd. • Bloomfield Hills • MI 48302 This is a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured account (FDIC). A minimum opening deposit and balance of $500.00 is required to obtain the stated Annual Percentage Yield. A . P. Y. ,;e *Annual percentage yield when compounded quarterly. Rate is accurate as of 12/05/97. Penalty for early withdrawal from certificate accounts may be assessed. 11110. Minimum $500 Minimum $500 •Unlimited Checking! The Michigan Heritage Bank CI) by Mail Stop In or call today for an application, drop it in the mail with a check. Then just sit back and wait for delivery. 1-800-914-3524 21211 Haggerty Road at 8 Mile, Next to the Novi Hilton. TRW MI 13 II ANIL MICHIGAN HERITAGE 1 FDIC itiA6ek Insured 86 Annual Percentage Yield is effective as of December 5,1997. Penalty for early withdrawal. Business or brokered accounts not eligible.