M uuaing Anatzuwittp3 . . . 1 u8vbfbG. PARTNERSHIP 2000 D id you know that Detroit has a sister city in Israel? Actually, it's a region, the Central Galilee, and it's part of a multi-faceted relationship called Partnership 2000. Launched in 1994, the program focuses on people-to-people exchanges, programs of Jewish identity, volunteer networks, Jewish education, cultural activities, programs for our college students, dialogues between the youth of our communities and teaching about pluralism. Our visits to the Central Galilee — and their visits to us — have led to new business initiatives, development Michigan and Central Galilee young leadership group visiting the Atzmon school in Nazareth Ilk. of health awareness and hospice programs, leadership training seminars, education projects for newcomers from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union, and so much more. We even sent a pro basketball player to teach hoop skills and teamwork. Our partnership is a two-way street. Learning and understanding will help us meet our mutual challenges and ensure a connection to our worldwide Jewish community into the 2Ist Century ... together. For more information, or to become involved, call Tanya Mazor-Posner, (248) 203-1456. T his is f eoleration Visit us on the Web: www.thisisfederation.org