ketolace Ask Wendy Don't Invent A Climate Of Fear become a self-fulfilling Dear Wendy: prophecy or — even worse My 10-year-old daughter — take away her joy in her as started wearing the Star necklace and her heritage. f David necklace I bought er in Israel. I live in a small Dear Wendy: city with few Jews. When I Vrhat is your opinion of bought the necklace, I didn't pre-nuptial showers? I have consider that she might wear always felt they are used as a it all of the time; I am now WENDY socially acceptable way of worried she may be taunted. BELZBERG shilling for gifts . - Should I explain my fears to Special to —A future mother-in-law her? I don't want her to grow the Jewish News Shilling for gifts has a up as a "hidden Jew," but time-honored history. Just she is too young to have to think of birthdays, anniversaries and deal with narrow-minded bigots. Do I Valentine's Day. In this case you hap- ask her not to wear the necklace to pen to be performing a real service school? How can I handle this in a setting up the newlyweds in their new sensitive way? home. They will remember you every —A fearful mother time they use your gift (especially if While your daughter may indeed the theme of the shower is "lingerie"). encounter some prejudice, it's also If you are prepared to be a purist and possible that people may pleasantly to forego all future birthday and surprise you. As you acknowledge that anniversary gifts yourself, by all these are your fears, you must now means, boycott the showers. keep yourself from projecting those Otherwise, I'd start shopping. ❑ fears on to your daughter. If you need to do something proactive, prepare and practice the speech you will deliv- er if a situation does arise. I can guar- Write to "Ask Wendy" at 954 antee that you will one day have to Lexington Ave. #189, New York, NY deliver that speech to your daughter, 10021, or e mail possibly when you least expect to. But asicwenciyOthej ewishnews co m putting your daughter on guard could Unmistakably Robert kew < sOn B Otho , • Artist's conception Discover The Willits, Birmingham's most exclusive mid-rise condominium.. just steps away from restaurants, entertainment venues and world-class shopping. The Willits offers unparalleled amenities, including an on-staff concierge, private underground parking and fitness room. Luxury living... inside and out! Spectacular 2-level Penthouses - (ranging from 2,635 to over 3,800 square feet) Private, in-unit elevator between 1st and 2nd floor 6 Spacious terraces with spectacular city views • Gourmet kitchens with all appliances included • Fabulous fireplaces • European-style master bath with jetted tub and bidet Priced from $1.9 million* Real Estate For Sale WEST BLOOMFIELD Visit our Residential z; Priced from $199,900 Drake Road, Between Maple Rd. & Walnut Lake Rd. www.wainutwoodscondos.com (ranging from 1,788 to over 2,900 square feet) next to Priced from the high $500,000's* at 286 West Maple. Open from 12 - 6 daily Beautiful Spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Townhomes with 2 1/2 Baths 248-661-4500 Marketing Center Smith & Ilawkins k • All new kitchen & bathrooms • Finished lower level - walkout units available • Attached 2-car garage Model Open Daily noon-5 p.m. Other Luxury Condominiums or call (248) 593-0855. Robertson Brothers Croup-- community Ocvelopers www.robertson-brothers.com r =• f *Prices subjebt to change without notice. ="