Contents A 2001 Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year • University ofillichigan students Brad Sugar of Evanston, Ill, David Peckerman of Milwaukee, Bryan Schon of Oak Park and Richard Dorfman of West Bloomfield take part in an April 10 pro-Israel rally in Ann Arbor (see page 28). Michigan ST A1l1?S WIT 1.1 Israel 0 z This Week Spirituality 16 Prayerful 53 Trust In God Communal gathering in support of Israel draws 800 to Kollel. Women gather to reinforce their beliefi. 20 Taubman'sTroubles Arts 6) Community leaders react to sentencing. Opinion ichigan Jewry will underscore and spotlight its support for the Jewish state at a Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit- sponsored rally on Sunday, April 28, at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park. The 4 p.m., event is well worth supporting in a big, big way. Besides financial support and direct communication via calls, regular mail or electronic mail, Israelis are thirsting for outward signs of vigorous support of their tumultuous and battle for safe, secure borders. I urge you to help quench that thirst by participating in Sunday's "Michigan Stands With Israel Rally." A parking map appears on page 14. Shabbat shalom! 17100(4, Robert A. Sklar, editor 27 Soldiers Of Peace Entertainment 65 Out Of The Reeds Pharoah's Daughter mixes Mideastern, chasidic and folk. - Celebrating the IDF's success and humanity. Community Teens 31 Spreading The Word 100 Many Groups, One Agenda Hospice's 17th annual ball honors 'doers," raises $215, 000. Local youth unite to make a difference together. Out & About Sports Staff Notebook Synagogues The Scene Torah Portion . Weddings .12 .58 • .92 .60 Candlelighting Friday, April 26, 8:07 p. Shabbat ends Saturday, April 27, 9:13 p.m. Cover: Photography, Krista Husa Page design, Alex Lumelsky ©COPYRIGHT 2002 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Lt;"rar;i•Viiin TiL4A Cover Story page 92 Meet The Leaders! EnThuraasm and dodmation &Ivo thk moo of ornontntJ•raisn rale nto6aK, , Enthusiasm and dedication drive this group of emerging Jewish role models. How To Reach Us: 30301 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, south side of Northwestern Highway, west of Inkster Road. Call (248) 539-3001 or send a facsimile to (248) 539-3075. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The Detroit Jewish News • (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supplements in January, March, May August, September, November and December at 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan. Periodical Postage Paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes b to: • Detroit Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034. 4/26 2002