PUBLISHER'S NOTE D JNSou rceBook JN SourceBook, from typefaces and layout to splashes of color, emanate from the creative minds of Art Directors Deborah Schultz and Charlie Krasner. Sandra Matthews' exceptional project management skills helped to bring all of the pieces together. And, in case you're on the road or just plain on-line, you can access an electronic version of JN SourceBook via wvvw. detro itj ewishnews . co m. JN SourceBook wouldn't be possible without the participation of its advertisers. Their presence speaks volumes about their desire to provide you with the goods and services you need. We encourage you to do business with them. We are blessed with a diverse, dynamic and caring community. The pages of the JN SourceBook honor the people — just like you who continue to make it so special. Ron Ostreicher ear readers, Welcome to the second edi- tion of JN SourceBook. We're confident you'll continue to find it a useful, comprehensive, year-round guide to the metro- politan Detroit Jewish commu- nity and Jewish Michigan. As a Jewish News reader, you're receiving JN SourceBook as part of your subscription. We're pleased to provide it to you with our compliments. If you're a newcomer to the community, welcome! JN SourceBook is available free of charge through Shalom Detroit (see their listing for details) and several area real estate offices. When Editor Keri Guten Cohen initially suggested the theme of this year's book honorable menschen — I knew there were many quiet, unsung heroes in our community. However, would Keri be able to locate them? With ingenuity and persistence, she did. We hope you find their stories interesting and uplifting. The cornerstone of JN SourceBook continues to be its extensive, updated, well-indexed compilation of listings. Beth Kahn's discerning eyes assure maximum accuracy and usability. The overall look of B'shalom, Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher 11