DETROIT movnss Innis JN ww-w.detroitjewishnews.com February 26, 1999 Adar 10, 5759 Vol. CXV, No. 1 DEPARTMENTS 9 Hospital On The Cusp Demographic, cultural shifts lessened need for Sinai from its earliest days. In keeping with the spirit of Purim, we're running a spoof ad somewhere within these 152 pages. After you spot it, look for the "Purim Contest"ad on page 44 to learn how to become eligible for a random drawing that will identify the two con- test winners. 35 Mitzvot, Family-Style B'nai Moshe's LIFE program brings families together. Elsewhere, we recount the history of the festival (in AppleTree, page 65), tell you how to cook some Purim delica- cies (in Living Well, page 97) and show you how to learn more about Purim on the Internet (Cyberspot, page 116). The Community Calendar starting on page 42 lists lots of holiday festivities. Also be sure to look at the photo essay on page 15, the news story about the Jewish poor on page 16 and Purim commentary on pages 30 and 33. L, Happy Purim! rts 65 AppleTree Anniversaries ...... 58 Bar/Bat Mitzvah 52 50 Births 83 Crossword 116 Cyberspot 92 Danny Baskin 30 Editorials 55 Engagements Marketplace ........ 120 49 Hazel Toy! 146 Obituaries Out & About ...........74 59 Synagogues 63 Torah Portion 56 Weddings t 76 Keeping Up With Jonas Artist Franklin Jonas looks forward to his first one-man show. Robert A. Sklar Editor Candlelighting Friday, Feb. 26 6:01 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, Feb. 27 7:03 p.m. he Scene 11 Cover: Illustration by Elena Zolotnitsky 101 The BIG Calendar A listing of March events for singles and young marrieds. oats 118 Stepping Up Brian Shulman has put his basketball struggles behind him. ©COPYRIGHT 1999 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supple- ments in January, March, May, August, November and December 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, South- field, Michigan 48034. 2/26 1999 Detroit Jewish News 3