Save on your favorite collectibles First Time ever Sizzling Summer Sale Come in ... Cool down at Veena's with Cool savings /-2 Burg's ability to combine his own Orthodoxy with an outspoken com- mitment to religious pluralism further strengthened his standing in commu- nities abroad — and within his own party at home. During the lean months of 1998, when Barak looked to be helplessly trailing former Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Burg came close to saying outright that he him- self might make a better and more electable leader for the party. In light of Barak's subsequent sweeping victory, such talk — and even such thoughts — carry no reso- nance, of course. But from the lofty elevation of the speaker's chair, Burg now can afford to be patient. He can also afford to be loyal, or to at least seem to be. The speaker does not traditionally make critical remarks about anyone, and certainly not about the prime minister. But Burg can be counted on to make his presence felt in other ways. Already, he has embarked on a sched- ule of personal engagements — includ- ing his recent meeting with the speaker of the Palestinian legislative council, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met at the Ras El Tin Palace in Alexandria, Egypt, Thursday July 29 to discuss the Middle East peace process. Peace Squabble Jerusalem/JTA sraeli-Palestinian negotiations may al be suspended entirely if the Palestinian Authority does not clamp down on terrorism, Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned. The warning, issued after two settlers were wounded Tuesday in the West Bank town of Hebron, came at a time when Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking efforts had already been complicated by publicly aired squabbles over when and how the Wye agreement's land-for-secu- rity deal should be implemented. Reacting to the first attack on Israeli civilians since he took office, 20 % off Ahmed Karia, also known as Abu Alaa. Burg had invited his Palestinian counterpart to visit the Knesset, a move that generated international media coverage. In addition, Burg has launched a campaign to improve the rules of deco- rum in the often-fractious Knesset, issuing bans on smoking, cell phones and sexual harassment. He also has ordered all signs in the Parliament to be posted in Arabic as well as Hebrew. The Knesset speakership, like the Jewish Agency chairmanship, is tradi- tionally seen as an honorable step down for politicians. There is, however, one exception in Israeli history. When Yitzhak Shamir was shunted into the speakership by then-Premier Menachem Begin, all the commentators eulogized Shamir as a man whose political career was over. But when Begin quit in 1983, Shamir — by then foreign minister — stepped into his shoes, and stayed in them for close to a decade. Burg, though much humbled by his gaffe last week, can be confidently expected to follow that path — popping up as the man of the moment should the present prime minister falter. P1 Barak called Wednesday on the Palestinian Authority to apprehend the perpetrators of Tuesday night's shooting attack in the often volatile West Bank town. The Palestinian Authority con- demned the incident, in which unknown gunmen opened fire on the two settlers as they were driving near the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Days before the incident, Israeli and Palestinian leaders began publicly criticizing one another after peace talks ended in disagreement Sunday with no new date set for them to reconvene. any item in store Except Ty products and other sale items. Not applicable with other discounts, promotions, etc. No limits and no coupon required Not applicable for lay aways and member- ship pieces or special orders il 25 %o EVERY DAY...ALL GREETING CARDS We offer Blue Mountain, Carlton, Flavia, Far Side, Gibson, Recycled and many more. No limits and no coupon required Not applicable with other discounts, promotions, etc. Excludes multi-pack cards. eena's Cards & Collectibles 37598 West 12 Mile (Halsted and 12 Mile) Farmington Hills, MI 48187 248.489.4060 M-F 10:30-7, Sat 10:30-6, Closed Sun. ENGINE COMPUltit • Mufflers • Brakes Shocks • Ali Tune-Ups • Maintenance BRiLk.IC ES r starting at L $ 59 AC CHECK & 1 rEXHAUST SYSTEM-1 CHARGE starting at • 95 $34•95 $79•95 + Refrigerant Most American Cars L J L OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 32661 NORTHWESTERN HWY. • FARMINGTON HILLS • 851-3883 Over 2,000 china, crystal and silverware patterns—the largest selection in the USA. Choose from manufacturers such as Lenox, Wedgwood, Mikasa, Royal Doulton, Waterford and many more, all at everyday low prices. The Bridal Registry of Choice. I I Michigan locations, including: The Orchard Mall 6349 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, Ml 48321 • (248) 737-8080 Cover Yourself in Diamonds • Antwerp Jewelers Cover Your Diamonds • Nationwide Insurance Orchard Lake Rd. • West Bloomfield Detroit Jewish News 8/6 1999 25