,.o•*oo'*' before the next major commitment." Fried ends his book by going to yizkor with Wolpe at a different syna- gogue. As the rabbi announces the prayer, half the congregation leaves, but Wolpe doesn't notice. "It's not his congregation walking out. He's not trying to save the world anymore. He is just trying to ,say his own prayers." — Bob Menaker Atlanta Jewish Times Causing An Uproar The American distributor of a Mexican film denounced by Catholic groups has been flooded with protest letters, many with an anti-Semitic tone. The Crime of Father Amaro (El Crimen del Padre Amaro) is based on a 19th-century Portuguese novel, but the film is set in contemporary Mexico. Its protagonist is an ambitious young priest who starts an illicit affair with a a man from Manchester, Conn. "What I find offensive is that they are taking the leap that I am only doing this because I am Jewish," Gottlieb said. "Everyone can have an opinion about a film. But the thing that I object to" is the insinuation that "if I wasn't Jewish, I wouldn't be releasing this movie, which is, of course, absurd." The protest is being organized by a conservative Catholic lay group, American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, known by the initials TFP. The group says its members will picket theaters when the film opens Friday, Nov. 15, in selected U.S. cities. Through a mass mailing, TFP has asked 80,000 people, especially Latino Catholics, to send protest letters to Goldwyn Films. America Needs Fatimah, a group affiliated with TFP, has promised to mobilize another 250,000 letter writers. 3 DAY ONLY TRUCKLOAD SALE IN GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN'S EXCLUSIVE STICKLEY DEALER! HUGE, ONCE-A-YEAR SAVINGS! Thursday, Friday & Saturday • Nov. 21, 22, 23 Those who collect Stickley for its tradition of quality and enduring craftsmanship won't want to miss this unprecedented event! Save on truckloads of Stickley fresh from the factory! SAVE on all Stickley floor samples, special orders & clearance. bookcases, cabinets, trunks, dining rooms, upholstery, rockers, lamps, accent tables & much more PAY NO SALES TAX! KLINGMAN'S WILL PAY YOUR 6% MICHIGAN SALES TAX. DIRECTIONS TO SALE From Detroit, take 96 to Grand Rapids, exit 28th Street West. Continue west on 28th Street to Klingman's in Centerpointe Mall, on the corner of 28th Street & the East Beltline. DELIVERY AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT ingmats centerpointe mall, grand rapids • monday through friday 10 - 9, saturday 10 - 5:30 1. 800. 878. 8000 Enhance the Look and Feel of Your Home with Aluminum Glass Railings young woman that ends in tragedy. Among the objectionable scenes are Also shown are issues confronting one in which the priest and the young modern Mexican priests, such as dona- woman make love under the mantel of tions received from drug dealers and aid Our Lady of Guadalupe, and another sent to fund guerilla activities in which a cat eats a in poor rural areas. communion host. A scene from Catholic groups say the Carlos Carrera, the "The Crime of Father film depicts the Roman film's director, defended Amaro": Catholic Church in an it as "fictional," but also Prompting an anti- unfair, negative light. said that "all of this Semitic response. A huge success in Mexico, behavior seen in the where it was released last film has happened in summer, Father Amaro is being distrib- reality. None of this is a lie or a part of uted in the United States by Samuel our imagination." Goldwyn Films. Father Amaro became the highest- The company's president, Meyer grossing movie produced in Mexico, Gottlieb, told the Los Angeles Times he despite pressure from Mexican bishops is alarmed by the anti-Semitism in to have the movie banned. many of the protest letters and post- — Tom Tugend, JTA cards the company has received. "I am sure you don't plan on show- The Crime of Father Amaro (El ing rabbis or Jews in a compromising Crimen del Padre Amaro) is sched- position, but your hatred is vented uled to open Nov. 29 at the Main against the Savior who gave his life to Art Theatre in Royal Oak. redeem mankind for their sins," wrote For Your Free Estimate or Consultation Call Our Experts at: GLASS COMPfillY 248 353-5770 Visit our Southfield Showroom: 22223 Telegraph Road (S. of 9 Mile Rd) OUR GREAT SPECIALS! NE- YARD BA RB Family Restaurant OPEN 7 DAYS —11 a.m. to 12 Mid. SLAB FOR 2 $2 OFF Includes: 2 Potatoes, BBQ CHICKEN FOR 2 $2 OFF Includes: 2 Potatoes, 2 Slaws and 2 Garlic Breads • 1 Coupon Per Order • Dine In or Cany-Out • Expires 11/30/02 JN PL ACE I< 3I RIBS With or Without Sid, 2 Slaws and 2 Garlic Breads • 1 Coupon Per Oder • Dine In or Carry-Out • Expires 11/30/02 JN ORCHARD LAKE RD. SOUTH OF 14 • Farm. Hills • 851 7000 L aolcs2:01130: - N RIII 11/15 2002 85