• 1161 A 2001 Michigan Press Association NeNysaper of the Year www.detroirjewishnews.com Friday, March 29, 2002 Nis= 16, 5762 Vol. 002, N. 7 s we celebrate our 60th anniversary serving Detroit ewry, we also step back to .el during these espe- Atitri '' es in the wake of the old intifida per- petrated extremists working untie f Yasser Arafat. Wednesday's dea a Netanya> hotel durirr seder underscores the extreme 7 to which our enemy will go to destroy our will as a people as well as our beloved homeland. Story Development Editor. Keri Guten Cohen planned and coordi- nated this 60th anniversary corn- memorative issue. "For 60 years," she says, "the Jewish News has been reflecting Detroit's Jewish community — its leaders and enemies, its passions and apathy, its setbacks and tri- umphs, its day-to-day life and its extravagances. "Our 60th anniversary celebra- tion culminates with the annual JN SourceBook, dedicated this year to 60 years of Jewish life as seen through the pages of the Jewish News. Look for SourceBook in early September." We hope you enjoy our look back and our look ahead — then take a moment to pray for Israel, which needs our support so desper- ately. Chag kasher vsameach and Shabbat shalom! This Week 32 Urgent Needs Federation holds 30-day emergency campaign for Israel. 10 Terror At Seder Bomber murders and wounds many in Netanya hotel. Opinion 25 Iranian Connection In murky geopolitics, Iranian-PA. plot looks right. Community 50 Kosher For Passover Robert A. Sklar, editor Community members rally for Yid Ezra clients. Spirituality 61 Celebrating All Freedoms Arts er Entertainment 69 A Gift Of Glass Jewish couple donates collection to U-M Dearborn. AppleTree 89 Wall-To-Wall Fun Michelle Cider turns a JCC playroom from drab to deligh tfu l. Food Candlelighdng - Friday, March 29, 6:35 p. Shabbat ends Saturday, March 30, 7:38 p.m. Cover: Photography, Krisra Flusa Page design, Alex Lumelsky 93 Thai One On The zesty flavors of Thailand are more easily accessible. Teens 95 Freedom Fighter Kol Ami's Chad Rochkind to lead Reform movement youth. Jewish Labor Commit-tee hosts its first Passover seder. Cover Story page 11 Si x Alefbet'cha Anniversaries . Calendar .. Crossword Danny Raskin Engagements For Openers Insight Letters Marketplace 99 New Arrivals 55 Obituaries . . . .122 Out & About . .70 Synagogues 63 The Scene . .96 Torah Portion .6 Weddings I The Jewish News marks its 60th anniversary chronicling • Detroit Jewry and championing the Jewish state. How To Reach Us: 30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, south side of Northwestern, west of Inkster. Call (248) 539-3001 or send a facsimile to (248) 539-3075. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. ©COPYRIGHT 2002 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supplements in January, March, May, August, September, November and December at 30301 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical Postage Paid at Southfield, Michigan and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 30301 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334. VW" 3/29 2002