Jan. 2, 1998 Vol. CXII No. 19 Up Front 12 The Scene page 60 Synagogue Merger? Beth Achim and Adat Shalom are in the talking stages. The Scene 60 Why Do So Many Move? )) When "no place like home means growing new roots. Close Up 64 Up Front _ page 22 Soul Encounters Roger Kamenetz explores loss, religious thought and rebirth. Births 41 Community 38 Editorials 26 Engagements 41 Food 110 Health 98 Marketplace 114 Obituaries 138 Synagogues 43 Torah Portion 47 Travel 92 The World 31 Candlelighting Friday, Jan. 2 •ppleTree 50 A Spiritual Home Jewish families are looking for a congregation that fits. Entertainment 70 Attractions page 74 "The Capeman" Cometh Amid controversy, Paul Simon's new musical to open on Broadway. Mixed Media Danny Raskin Book Shelf At The Movies 96 On The Run Catching a few minutes with AI Rosenberg can be hard work. 103 Motown Redux Burton Farbman has been a pioneer in Detroit's redevelopment. 4:54 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, Jan. 3 6:00 p.m. Cover: Illustration by Isadore Seltzer JNE cover: Paul Simon, Ruben Blades, Ednita Nazario, Marc Anthony. Photo by Peter Cunningham 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 248-354-5959 Classified 248-354-6060 Display Advertising 248-354-6069 Editorial Fax 248-354-1210 Advertising Fax 248-354-6620 Circulation Subscriptions: $46 1 year $84 2 years $63 per year out-of-state $112 per year foreign The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supple- ments 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 1998 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 1/2 1998 3