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housing development in Har Homa in
east Jerusalem. This week the Wye
River agreement threatened to unravel
in part because of new calls by Israeli
Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon for
increased West Bank settlement.
Beit Hagai and Einav are among 33
settlements that are to be turned over
to Palestinian control under the Wye
agreement, according to one prelimi-
nary list.
A long-time activist, Kaufman only
assumed a prominent role in the
American Zionist movement since his
retirement eight years ago. He serves
as president of the Zionist
Organization of America's Metro
Detroit District, and frequently writes
op-ed pieces for local newspapers. He
serves on a number of national boards,
including the One Israel Fund, which
supports Yesha.
Initially, he was disturbed by the
existence of the "Green Line," the
West Bank border that lies along
Israel's pre-1967 borders.
Kaufman became radicalized when
he discovered that many Jewish fund-
raising organizations, as well as the
U.S. government, deny funds to West
Bank programs.
Unable to guarantee where his dol-
lars were sent, Kaufman sought out
charitable opportunities more suited
to his political beliefs.
The more he read and talked with
right-wing Israel leaders, the more he
became convinced that Diaspora Jewry
and Israelis need to "wake up" and
understand that freedom requires vigi-
lance.
"The world understands only
power," Kaufman said.
"Anyone who thinks the Arabs
won't try to push through [existing
borders] once they consolidate west of
the green line is naive," he added.
"I'm most dedicated to the well-
being of the State of Israel," he said.
Kaufman's ideology stems from his
memories of racial tension and hatred
against the Jews, from Hitler to dema-
gogues closer to home, such as Father
Coughlin or Henry Ford.
"I grew up at the time of the
Holocaust, at the time of Hitler. I was
old enough to understand. I remem-
ber sitting by my father's radio, hear-
ing Hitler's voice and shuddering. I
was old enough to understand hatred
against the Jews ... This was a period
of hatred, and not only in Europe.
"All this acceptance and tolerance is
relatively new," he continued. "If you
scratch the surface, how soon until you
come to anti-Semitism?" he asked. Li

November 30, 1998, a new showroom will open in Bloomfield Hills.
While the store may be new to the area, its home furnishings,
products and services are not.

Formerly located in Royal Oak, "The Finishing Touch" has provid
ed home decor and furniture restoration services to area resident
and businesses for years. The new showroom will provide the sam
service in a more relaxed setting, with expanded facilities.

Showroom hours are as follows:
Monday - Tuesday
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays
By appointment only
Sundayl

Home Decor:

• FABRICS - 1000's of Designer Fabrics - Largest selection

of prints and wovens in the area.

• CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS - drapery, cornices,

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blinds, shades, etc.
• WALLPAPER - over 800 designer books to choose from
- traditional, contemporary and eclectic.
• ACCESSORIES/GIFTS - Something for everyone -
something for every room.

Furniture:

• RESTORATION - Expert Furniture Refinishing and

Repair, Quality Reupholstering.
• ANTIQUES - Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Maple -
Tables, Chairs, etc.
• NEW - Sofas, chairs, etc.
• CUSTOM MADE - soft goods (sofas, chairs, ottomans, etc.)
Case goods (wall units, entertainment centers, tables etc.)

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