Marketplace Ask Wendy Tolerance A Jewish Virtue, But It Can Break Down than anyone, should know Dear Wendy: that. In the reverse situation, A good friend of mine who a practicing Jew would say a is also a co-worker invited me blessing before eating a piece to Shabbat dinner. When his of fruit or drinking a glass of family found out that I'm a water in your home. Perhaps Roman Catholic considering you are the first Roman the priesthood, their warmth Catholic priest-wannabe your towards me cooled. My co-worker has had to his friend's grandmother gave me WENDY home and you read disdain a dirty look when I blessed BELZBERG where his family wrote only myself with the cross at the shock. (I admit that the con- Special to start of the dinner. cept of the trinity is a hard Did I do something the Jewish News one for most Jews to swal- wrong? I'm the first to admit low.) that I'm fairly clueless about You've done nothing wrong. But if Jewish practice but it was not my there is any awkwardness at work, why intent to offend anyone. not call your friend and clear the air? — Clueless At Shabbat Dinner Jews can be as intolerant as any other Religion is not something that gets religious beings. You may want to checked at the door and a Jew, more INTEGRATED NUTRITION Patricia A. Stateof FL, Igo Barbara M FL, I LD/N KNo_N D-0003527 RD, LD/N N D-000341 1 32401 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-588-8050 fax: (248-538=8060 www.interatednutrition.com RDS@ integratminutrition.com Registered Dietitiaits/Nt(fritionists addressiihr remind your friend that the practice of your religion is no threat or insult to his. Dear Wendy: My ex-wife was not Jewish, but we agreed to raise our daughter as a Jew and had our child converted at birth. Now that we are divorced, my ex has informed me that she is planning on baptizing my daughter and "recon- verting" her to Catholicism. Can she do this? — Is There Reconversion? If your daughter was converted according to Jewish law and dipped in the mikvah (ritual pool) at birth, she is Jewish and nothing your ex- wife does can undo that. Even if your daughter grows up to be a nun, she will be a Jewish nun. And not the DeVinney Czarnecki Physical Therapy, P.C. Specializing in Manual Therapy and Exercise Loren DeVinney, P.T., O.M.P.T. John Czamecki, PT., 0.M.P.T. 5839 W. Maple Rd., Suite 100, West Bloomfield 48322 (248) 851-6999 first I might add. You are off base, however, if your only question after hearing of your wife's intentions is whether your daughter is still Jewish. Your daughter sounds like she is a prisoner of war. And religion isn't the first thing that comes to my mind in a hostage situa- tion. Your daughter needs uncondi- tional love, support and reassurance through what is clearly a bitter divorce. Spend more time thinking about your daughter's needs and emotions, and less about your own. 0 Nqiite to "Ask Wendy" at 954 Lexington Ave. #189, New York, NY 10021, or e-mail askwenciy@thejewishnews.com rRhonna Feldman-Nelson, MSW, ACSW, Psychotherapist Specializing in: Couples, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Adult Incest Survivors & Chemical Dependency 31000 Telegraph Rd, Suite 150 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-723-4114 217 Knowles, Suite 200 Royal Oak, MI 48067 } 248-542-9076 • 1)47:cslive I )isorders •'• 1)ial)etes • General Nutrition and Weline...s • I kaithy I karts • Oncoloc,4y • Weiitht Control .Vourishingc?Enhancing On,s TOtal Being INTEGRATED NUTRITION. LLC' Daniel D. Sherbert, M.D., F.A.C.S WEST MAPLE PLASTIC SURGERY • Breast • Face • Tummy Tucks • Liposuction • Lip Augmentation • Laser Surgery for Facial Wrinkles • Reconstruction Breast Surgery 5807 W. Maple Rd., Suite 177, West Bloomfield Phone: (248) 865-6400 Fax: (248) 865-6404 Maria I. Curtis, RN., CDT. Skin Care Consultant CERTIFIED IN PERMANENT MAKE UP APPLICATION - Specializing In: • Microdermabrasion • Stretch Marks • Dark Spots • Acne Scars & Other Scars • Fine Lines & Wrinkles 'California Power Peel A skin rejuvenation treatment for you. Call for a FREE consultation now! 248.361.7978 E Mail: mariaisabe199@aol.com - LOSE WEIGHT — GET FIT! SIMONA A. SEIDERMAN, ACSW, DCSW BARI BECKETT CHILDREN ADOLESCENTS ADULTS SENIOR ADULTS Free session with mention of this ad. Anxiety - Depression - Grief Relationships - Stress Certified PersonalTrainer Featured on TV and in National Magazines Intentional Health Inc. (248) 681-1397 www.intentionalhealth.com • i bridge to a healthier you (248) 400 3324 - SASeiderman@aol.com Tell Your Community About Your Health Service Here! Call 248-354-5959 12/8 2000 111