DETROIT
JEWISH NEWS
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December 17, 1999
Tevet 8, 5760
Vol. CXVI, No. 17
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In today's cover story, edited by Arts &
Entertainment Editor Gail Zimmerman, we
examine Barry Levinson's Jewish roots in the
context of his work as a filmmaker (pages 90-
94). "Liberty Heights," his most Jewish movie
to date against the backdrop of his Baltimore
roots, opens locally Dec. 22.
On pages 6-16, we take a probing
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look at the Syrian/Israeli border
talks in Washington under
the watchful eye of President
Clinton — and what impact
they might have on Mideast rela-
tions. Contributing Editor Jonathan Friendly
oversaw this coverage.
Also inside is our annual Active Living sup-
lement, e ited, Associate Editor Alan
readers who are 50 and
res-living. Articles span
health, fitness, finance, vacations, and making
these years special.
Shabbat Shalom!
Robert A. Sklar
Editor
rsklar@thejewishnews.corn
A Michigan Press Association
Newspaper of the Year
This Week
18 Working Together
Federation project is helping non-Jewish
community to have a happier holiday.
Community
45 Finding Forgotten Faces
Aging vets seek photos
of slain buddies for JWV memorial.
Spirituality
71 A Torah's Trek
Sacred scroll confiscated b
makes its way to women is
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tertainment
96 Man On The Moon
An insider's look at the late
comedian Andy Kaufman.
Well
107 BBYO Show Time
Regional Convention gives teens
a chance for friendly competition.
112 Well Traveled
A Soviet Master of Sport
lands in a Bloomfield Hills pool.
DEPARTMENTS
Alefbet'cha
133
Anniversaries .
69
AppleTree
115
Bar/Bat Mitzvah .. 64
Births
63
Business ....•••• 118
Calendar . ..... 58
Carla Schwartz ...114
Community
45
Crossword ....• 95
Answers ....130
Cyber Spot
120
Danny Raskin .. • 100
Editorials ....•..33
For Openers ..... • 5
nore's To
56
Living Well ..... 107
ace
121
UV!
62
Obituaries
146
Out & About .
80
Sports
112
Spirituality ...... 71
The Scene
109
Torah Portion .... 77
Weddings ........ 68
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Cover:
Photo of Barry Levinson
courtesy of Baltimore/Spring
Creek Pictures
Design by Debbie Schultz
Candlelighting
Friday, Dec. 17
4:44 p.m.
Shabbat ends
Saturday, Dec. 18
5:50 p.m.
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