JIN DETROIT JEWISH NEWS ww-w.detroitjewishnews.com July 2, 1999 Tamuz 18, 5759 Vol. CXV, No. 19 DEPARTMENTS This Week Lade endence Day 6 Investing In Education Federation allocations for local schools continue to rise sharply. Mazel Ton! 54 Forever Friends Through thick and thin, this group has stuck together for 40 years. Cover Story 22 Lend Me Your Ear The unofficial Jewish advisers of the U.S. presidents. 34 My American Hero An Akiva student writes about the one who makes a difference. 40 Detroit Pioneers its tertainment 71 Deciphering Dylan The Jewish odyssey of Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham v'Rachel Rivka (Bob Dylan). ,311 Online Keidans among Jewish trailblazers spotlighted in new exhibit. the "Past Cover Stories" link off the homepage: www.detroitjewishnews.com Candlelighting Friday, July 2 8:56 p.m. Sabbath ends Saturday, July 3 10:07 p.m. Cover Illustration by Debbie Schultz 67 Red, White And Blue Celebrate the fourth of July with these colorful facts. 86 Hands Across The Water Books describe Jewish presence in U.S., Canadian history. Now you can view past Jewish News covers and read the related stories in a new slideshow presentation. Just click 59 Anniversaries Apple Tree...... ..... 67 Bar/Bat Mitzvah 56 55 Births 102 Business 51 Calendar Carla Schwartz .... 100 40 Community Crossword ............ 77 Crossword Answers .... 115 Cyber Spot ........... 104 Danny Raskin ........ 90 33 Editorials 95 Living Well . ..... Marketplace . ...... . 105 Obituaries ............134 Out & About Synagogues The Scene ...• ..... 55 Torah Portion ...... 58 Weddings 95 Freedom Feast Firing up the old barbecue is a fourth of July tradition. ©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. 712 199( Detroit Jewish News 3