September 4, 1998 Vol. CXIV No. 2 Stretching Out Young Israel of Oak Park launches a major expansion. Opening Closed Doors The Jewish community reaches out to victims of physical and emotional abuse. Community 46 Cyber Spot 116 Editorials 29 Marketplace 118 Easel Toy! 52 Obituaries 142 Remember When 28 Synagogues 60 This ii That 28 Torah Portion 64 The World 36 Candlelighting Friday, Sept. 4 69 Apple.Tree. page 99 Roots Of Renewal Detroit Sephardic community is undergoing a revival. 7:45 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, Sept. 5 8:45 p.m. Cover: Mordechai Yehuda of Farmington Hills. Photo by Bill Hansen. 99 Noah's Ark Here's your ticket to adventure on the high seas. JNE Cover: Sandy Schreier with Bette Midler, Isaac Mizrahi and Loretta Young. 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. 75 Watch & Wear Fashion historian Sandy Schreier raids Hollywood's closets. 76 82 90 92 95 Out & About 105 Entertainment. page 75 Bookshelf Carla Schwartz's Spotlight Danny Raskin's Best of Everything Crossword Puzzle Spirited Sports The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Games inspire a group of special athletes. 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: $48 1 year $86 2 years $65 per year out-of-state $118 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. ©COPYRIGHT 1998 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Detroit Jewish News 9/4 1998 3