=ram JEWISE NEWS 11 June 19, 1998 Vol. CXIII No. 17 Merger Approved Beth Achim members support a new future with Adat Shalom. The Fabulous Fest Israel Fest '98 was a fabulous time at the Zoo for all ages. Community 44 Editorials 27 Marketplace 127 Mazel Toy! 52 Obituaries 154 Remember When 24 Synagogues 62 This & That 24 Torah Portion 66 The World 35 Candlelighting Friday, June 19 Food. page 111 76 People To People Partnership 2000 has invested in the Israel-Diaspora relationship. LT_otAos aual 82 85 86 Entertainment. page 84 97 100 Out & About Crossword Puzzle Pride And Joy Ira Wohl will screen his Best Boy sequel, Best Man, for JARC. Carla Schwartz's Spotlight Danny Raskin's Best Of Everything 106 Date Preparation For men, it's 25 minutes tops. For women, it can be an eternity. 111 116 120 For The Sinful Dad On Father's Day, play to dad's food fantasies at least this once. Health Travel Apple Tree. page 72 124 Diamonds In The Rough A business downturn in Asia has some Israelis reeling. Sabbath ends Saturday, June 20 8:55 p.m. 10:07 p.m. Cover: Illustration by Lesley Serri. JNE cover: Philly Wohl in Best Man. Photo by Cori Wells Braun 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: S46 1 year 584 2 years $63 per year out-of-state $1 12 per year foreign 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. 6/19 1998 ©COPYRIGHT 1998 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 3