As Michigan's most comprehensive treatment center for back pain, Harper University Hospital Lindsay Miller of Grand Rapids, Lianna Levine of Akron, Ohio, and Lauren Levin of Farmington Hills at the USY International convention. summer, at the sight of signs that read, "Thank you Americans for supporting us.'' "I remember not worrying about spending too much money because I knew their economy was struggling so I felt as though, in part, I was giving tzedakah by buying things there," she says. Last summer, the Reform movement canceled its summer teen trips. Next summer, it plans to resume them, but will focus on kibbutz rather than travel programs and expects only a few hun- dred participants, compared with the 1,500 or so it used to send. Birthright Israel, which expects to send more than 6,000 young Jews to Israel on free 10-day trips this winter, initially hoped to send more than 10,000. Summer programs run by centrist Orthodoxy's main youth group saw their numbers decrease from 625 teens in 2000 to about 200 last year, according to Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, the national education director and director of summer programs for the National Conference of Synagogue Youth. Rabbi Schonbuch says its too early to tell how things will shape up for this summer. There is obviously parental concern about security, he says. Interest for summer programs lagged after the suicide attacks in downtown Jerusalem on Dec. 1, but has since picked up again. USY, which sent 287 teens on its Pilgrimage trip last summer and hopes to at least match that number next year, says it is working closely with the Israeli government and the Tourism Ministry to encourage more trips and increase the number of visitors. In previous years, Pilgrimage has attracted nearly 600 par- ticipants. Uzi Gafny, Israel's deputy commis- sioner of tourism, urged the teens at the convention to come fall in love with Israel, "warts and all." Sarah Morris, 15, of Denver says her parents would prefer she not go to Israel, but she wants to go on Pilgrimage this summer. Ultimately, Morris says she might make aliyah. For now, though, she says Israel needs visitors, &_.::pite the tensions. "It worries me, she says. "But I know I should be in Israel." I-1 Jewish News Sta f f Writer Shelli Liebman Dorfman contributed to this story. has what it takes to deliver winning results. Some of the world's leading back and spine specialists are on our team providing superior patient care. And we're not just using the most advanced technology and techniques — we're internationally recognized for pioneering them. Harper University Hospital specializes in the neurosciences, offering comprehensive treatment of the brain, spine and nervous system, including leading-edge reconstructive treatments for back and spine problems. With expertise in treating brain tumors, strokes and seizure disorders — as well as one of the country's largest mul- tiple sclerosis clinics — we have a reputation for excellence in clinical skills, innovative research . and advanced education. Don't let back pain slow you down. Find out how we can put you back on top of your game. Harper University Hospital Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-DMC-2500. \;. It's A Jewish Food Jamboree! Need a flavorful feast of Jewish foods? From the Deli's handmade potato latkes E fresh chopped liver, Bakehouse Mandelbread E tnditional Jewish Rye to Mail Order's Hannukah Heavyweight box Catering's custom-service holiday events & more, we've got you covered! All Deli E Catering foods available for pick-up or delivery. • v;T s s.; ti 2/1 2002 AN\ \\\ k\k ‘\‘ • 85