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Simple Man, Complex Causes
last saw Izzy Malin at the Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-
Christian Studies' Dove Dinner in Southfield last April.
The West Bloomfield resident was in a wheelchair,
valiantly battling the effects of cancer. But he had the presence
of mind to pull me aside to share his delight that Coretta Scott
King finally would be coming here in the spring of 2000 as
part of Temple Beth El's sesquicentennial celebration.
A month later, he was dead.
But the spirit of this giant of social jus-
tice, ambassador of interfaith harmony and
champion for the poor was with those of us
in the Temple Beth El sanctuary on
Tuesday to hear Mrs. King reflect on the
legacy of her late husband, Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., lead architect of the mod-
em civil rights movement.
Unlike Dr. King, Izzy worked from a
position of quiet strength, not gripping
Izzy Malin
oratory. But just like Dr. King, Izzy sized
up people based on the content of their
character, not the color of their skin or sweep of their influence.
And just like the fiery preacher, he inspired us to reach out to
each other with a caring hand, not a hurtful word.
Rabbi Daniel Syme eloquently described how both men
helped crumble walls of hatred and prejudice into dust as
God's partners in building a better world.
So it was fitting that Mrs. King dedicated her 30-minute
talk on "Building Bridges in the 21st Century" to Izzy's mem-
ory (page 22). Sure his work was overshadowed by other
bridge builders who had more clout. But Izzy, not a towering
figure, stood tall when it came to embracing the ideals of
chesed, of lovingkindness.
Mrs. King said her husband believed that "diversity was not
an end, but a means to something greater."
The same could be said for Izzy Malin, a simpler man but
with just as much heart. You were in our hearts, Izzy, as we
remembered the vision and the dream of Dr. King.
Whose Jerusalem?
key outgrowth of Pope John Paul II's visit to the Holy
Land this week is the fate of the ancient, mystical city of
Jerusalem. In today's cover package (pages 6-17), edited
by Contributing Editor Jonathan Friendly, we probe that fate.
Staff Writer Diana Lieberman wrote a companion story.
Our opinion is on page 37.
Letters from readers in response are always welcome.
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A Michigan Press Association
Newspaper of the Year
Robert A. Sklar, Editor
rsklar@thejewishnews.corn
March 24, 2000
II Adar 17, 5760
Vol. CXVII, No. 5
This 18 Helping
Week
Synagogue Schools
New Federation donation aims
to improve synagogue learning.
24 The Rabbis Vote
Reform movement presents resolution
to sanction same-gender ceremonies.
Community
43 So The Children Will Know
JET production of Anne Frank
opens Monday at Henry Ford Museum.
Spirituality
66 Shabbat Across America
Unaffiliated Jews to participate
in nationwide program March 31.
its
ertainment
80 Bringing Hank Home
Aviva Kempner's "Greenberg" opens
at the Detroit Film Theatre.
Living Well
102 Getting Acquainted
Michigan, Israeli teens mingle
in preparation for summer mission.
108 Purim Squeal!
Purim got off to an early start
at a bash for young adults.
110 Worlds Apart
Jamie Silverstein, skating partner
take on all comers.
Shabbat Shalom!
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113 Playin' In The Rain
Spring means flowers — and rain.
How do parents cope?
DEPARTMENTS
Alefbet'cha 119
Anniversaries .... 65
AppleTree ... .113
Bar/Bat Mitzvah 56
Births
54
Calendar .
49
Carla Schwartz . . .112
Community .
43
Crossword
79
. . . Answers
124
Cyber Spot ..... . . 94
Danny Raskin 96
Editorials ...... . 37
Engagements ..... 59
For Openers aaaaaaa5
Living Well .
. 102
Marketplace .
. 116
Maze' Toy!
53
Obituaries .
. 145
Out 1 About ...... 74
Spirituality ...... 66
Sports
110
The Scene
108
Torah Portion .... 70
Wdddings ........ 64
Candlelighting
Friday, March 24
6:32 p.m.
Shabbat ends
Saturday, March 25
7:34 p.m.
Cover: A Moslem Palestinian,
a Greek Orthodox priest
and Israeli soldiers
pass inside Damascus Gate
in the Old City.
Photo by Debbie Hill
Page design, Debbie Schultz
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