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JEWISH NEWS

www.detroitjewishnews.com

December 25, 1998
Vol. CXIV, No. 18

In Shifting Sands

It is a remarkable period in our nation's history. For American
Jews in particular, with our special sensitivity to events at home
and in Israel, the news is a disconcerting blur.
In recent days Israel shunned President Clinton while the
Palestinians cheered him. Then he ordered an attack on Iraq that
drew Arab protests and Israeli yawns. Finally, the House of
Representatives voted impeachment while the Israeli Knesset
rejected Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's peace plans and
set new national elections in motion.
Each action has serious implications for Jewish concerns —
whether they be about the rule of law and the nature of democra-
cy, or anxiety for friends and relatives in Israel. On the following
pages we provide news reports, photographs and analysis from
world capitals. And on our Editorial Page, page 24, we tell you
what we make of the events.

This Week

19

The Debate Begins
Reform congregants discuss a new
national platform.

AppleTree

47

Neil Rubin
Senior Editor

Name Your Gift
The meaning behind famous names
in the Torah, and how they can help
your child grow.

Living Well

Special pullout section to
healthy living for the young-at-heart,
between pages 60 and 61.

New book by
Jon Stewart.
page 64

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Births
39
B'nai Mitzvah
54
Business
33
Calendar
28
Community
Crossword Puzzle 74
56
Cyberspot
24
Editorials
40
Engagements
96
Marketplace
37
Hazel Toy!
114
Obituaries
52
Sports
41
Synagogues
22
This 1 That
92
Travel
Torah Portion . .. 45
The World

Arts
Entertainment

62

Out & About

64

The Comeback Kid
Comedian Jon Stewart hits his stride
as new host of Comedy Central's
"The Daily Show.

78

Danny Raskin's Best of Everything

Candlelighting
Friday,
Dec. 25

4:47 p.m.

Sabbath ends
Saturday,
Dec. 26

5:54 p.m.

Cover:

Illustration by Ed Wexler

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Food

84

Easy New Year
A super-simple New Year's Day brunch
to serve your family and friends.

The Scene

Elyse Essick
on women's
investments.
page 54

88

A Walk On The Singles' Side
L.A. woman discovers shvitzing;
where to go in Detroit.

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12/25
1998

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