Wixom Family & Occupational Health Center announces the association of Teens Louis W. Schwartz D.O. To our practice, specializing in Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Diet and Nutrition Counseling, minor surgical proce- dures, sigmoidoscopy, cancer screening tests, and cardiac testing. The Party 29600 Wixom Rd. (at West Rd.) Wixom, MI (248) 668-1900 Nancy Schostak of Franklin handed two shopping bags to her excited "kids," Moran Kelbert, 16, and Hen Kazatsker, 13, both of Migdal HaEmek. Schostak signed up weeks ago to sponsor the Israeli girls. Federation sent letters to Detroiters who had gone on missions to Israel, asking for volunteers to send the Israeli kids packages of mag- azines and other useful camp items and meet them at camp for a Shabbat serv- ice. Some adults requested specific campers if they already knew them, but otherwise, they were randomly assigned. Federation invited the sponsors to a dessert reception at Camp Maas when both groups of Israelis were still there. Some 500 people sat on lake-side bleachers for an hour of speeches and entertainment. Schostak's Israeli teens found charm bracelets, water bottles, belts and maga- zines in the shopping bags. "We sent -them packages and we'll send them mail, because they won't get mail from Israel in time," said Schostak. "They seem appreciative and they want to connect." Schostak, like most sponsors, will trade e-mail addresses with the campers Walk-ins or Appointments Welcome Open Seven Days a Week 0000641750 FOR RENT Spacious Apartments on the Ocean(s) the bad news. Not everything is as it seems to be." This unique resort community features 2- and 3-bedroom residences with full kitchens, and 88 luxurious suites for rent. All resort facilities, and worldwide itineraries. Daily Residence rates from $1,400. Daily Suite rates from $800. For further information, contact Rochelle Lieberman at GATEWAY TRAVEL (248) 432-8600 or email: rochelle@gatewaytrvl.com www.gatewaytrvl.com THE WORLD Cover Story and tried to visit them the next time she goes to Israel. Hen signed up for meditation and swimming classes. Moran enjoyed kayaking at camp. "Camp is very fun — we forget all the violence and all the terror that happens [at home] when we're here," said Moran, who had arrived at camp just a few days before. Jane Sherman of Franklin worked on the project for about three months. "You still get a real pang in your heart," said Sherman, who came early to the camper-sponsor reception. "The meld- ing between the two groups went so well, you couldn't tell who was Israeli and who was American." The morning after the reception, Gabi Landau, Jezreel Valley tourism director, said the kids discovered their Israeli pride during the event. "They don't think of being proud when they live there, they just complain about the bad things," she said. "But when you go out, suddenly if you're Israeli, you're proud of it. 'And yesterday, it made them so proud to be Israeli. When they saw the flag and signs in Hebrew, they were excited, and you wouldn't see them do that in Israel." A reunion is planned for the campers back in Israel on Sept. 15, Landau said. They will wear their camp T-shirts, she said, and remember when they could be kids again. ❑ of ResidenSeo® 642480 University Eye Associates, P.C. Kresge Eye Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine Announce the appointment of Gabriel Sosne, M.D. Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Wayne State University and Clinical Faculty Member Comprehensive Ophthalmology Kresge Eye Institute/Hutzel Hospital University Eye Associates, P.C. Southfield Office 4400 Town Center, Suite 180 Southfield (248) 352-9420 639680 Checking out letters from home are Israeli campers Shiran Miman, Hila Sharon and Moriah Lev. 8/ 9 2002 90 25519 Woodward Ave. (north of 696 near the Detroit Zoo) • 248-541-8025 Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday 11 am-6 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am-5 pm • Sunday 12 noon-5 pm • Monday Closed A,""",,NAA/VV\A"oNeNA"A"./4"0,141NA"A"A","""""A"..