PRAYER from page 25 Rabbi Daniel Syme addresses the crowd. "We weep for those who have died," Rabbi Syme told worshippers. "We reach out our hands to one another for solace, and we do so with the hope and prayer that the God we worship will enable all of the hands to touch in blessing." Judaism "instructs us to rodef shalom, to pursue peace," he added. "It's not enough to talk. It's not enough to teach. We have to do some- thing." "This is not only a service of prayer but a gathering of resolution." Event planners included Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz of Adat Shalom • Synagogue and interfaith activist Brenda Rosenberg of Bloomfield Hills. Other participants in the service were Imam Sayed Hassan Al-Qazwini of the Islamc Center of America in Detroit and Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, head of the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, along with leaders from the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Bahai communities. Choirs from Christ Church Cranbrook and Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield per- formed; as did the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sudanese drumming dancing choir from Lansing, a group formed mostly by those who fled religious per- secution in their homeland. "If religious leaders in the Middle East would come together in a World Sabbath Service of Reconciliation," said Rev. Mullins, "and if they told the political leaders at that service to wise up, shape up or get out, and if the good folks in the Middle East who want to get on with their lives were not interfered with by the political power brokers, then there just might be some peace in the troubled Middle East. "The people there are wonderful human beings who deserve peace and not war. Perhaps worship can make up where politics has failed." ❑ Open any new Flagstar personal checking account and receive $25 when direct deposit is established and $25 when auto-payment is established! Ann Arbor (734) 663-9699 (T) (734) 994-7800 (T) (734) 214-2265 (T) (734) 528-2685 (T) Chesterfield Twp. (586) 421-0388 (ISB) (586) 716-5074 (T) Farmington Hills. (248) 324-0013 (T) (248) 476-9160 (T) Bloomfield Hills (248) 988-8613 (T) Madison Heights (248) 588-6777 (T) (248) 543-1817 (ISB) Canton (734) 981-4942 (T) (734) 981-6491 (ISB) Sterling Heights (586) 803-1180 (T) (586) 268-3230 (T) Troy (248) 312-5400 (T) (248) 288-6559 (T) (248) 435-0059 (ISB) Drive-Up: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday Lobby: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon Saturday Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday noon - 4 p.m. Sunday We'll meet you anywhere, an y time for a home loan. (888) LOAN-FSB *BONUS MONEY: Limited time offer. Receive $25 when direct deposit is established. Bonus money will be deposited into the account once the first direct deposit has been made. Receive $25 when auto-payment is established. Bonus money will be deposited into the account once first auto-payment has been withdrawn. Bonus money will not be considered part of the minimum opening deposit. Bonus is considered interest and subject to 1099 reporting. FLAGSTAR CHECKING ACCOUNTS: A minimum deposit is required to open a new checking account. Restrictions apply. Lakeview Golf Resort roc Si Morgantown, WV SIT BUS! A No-Fly Passover! Only 350 miles from Detroit • 1500 acres • two 18-hole championship golf courses • European spa • Indoor tennis courts • racquetball • two indoor heated pools • saunas 6 whirlpools • seniors program • fitness 6 exercise center • supervised children's program • conducted Seders • partial stays available • complimentary tea room waiter service • Western Bar-B-0 • entertainment • day trips • Torah classes • special guest lectures • Non-gebroks available • Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisroel Your Hosts: THE BUTLER FAMILY Our 5th year! • www.passovercelebrations.corn Call for a color brochure 1-800-991-7030 1/31 2003 27