scars wrought upon them by their mother's distance, but her inexplica- ble decision to reward just one of them with the funds of reparation. Her motivations for doing so, and the shocking surprise ultimately revealed, culminate in a twist that the authors of such previous books could not have imagined. Raphael's talent for physical description is outstanding, but his ability to capture the emotional pic- ture of life among such ruins is unequaled: "The silences in our family were as clear and dramatic as semaphores." And while The German Money might center on the mystery of a deathbed motivation, it is not this ultimate revelation that keeps us turning the pages. This novel is a finely executed quest, a voyage of discovery, and at last a hopeful tribute to the ability of the damaged human heart to heal. — Reviewed by Steven Hartov Polishing An Image The third annual Jewish Image Awards in Film and Television, hon- oring industry professionals in recognition of outstanding presenta- tions of the Jewish experience and portrayals of Jewish characters through film and television, were held Monday, Sept. 22, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Among those honored were Kirk Douglas, Debra Messing, Christine Lahti and Gregory Smith, along with The Pianist, JAG and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The Star evening also paid special tribute to Darren Star, with the Tisch Industry Leadership Award, and Wendy Wasserstein, with the MorningStar Commission's "Marlene Marks Wasserstein Woman of Inspiration" Award. Former Detroiter Jeffrey Tambor hosted the event, sponsored by the National Foundation for Jewish Culture's Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Council. Prolific producer Star received the Homemade Soups & Salads Tisch award in recognition of the Jewish experience in his seminal tel- evision series, including Sex and the City, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place and the upcoming Miss Match. Star has created many Jewish char- acters throughout his years of televi- sion programming and is currently working on a feature film, Shutter Babe (DreamWorks), about a Jewish female photojournalist. As the creative force behind Beverly Hills 90210, Star is often credited for reviving Spelling Television Inc. Along with success in his professional career, he is commit- ted to supporting the arts and Jewish communities. The MorningStar Commission, founded by Hadassah, presented its "Inspiration" award to Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play- wright and author Wasserstein for her powerful voice as a Jewish woman in the entertainment world and her commitment to the inclu- sion of the Jewish experience in her work. Wasserstein's body of work includes the plays The Heidi Chronicles, The Sisters Rosensweig, Uncommon Women and Others and American Daughter; the book Shiksa Goddess; and the film The Object of My Affection. The award recipients in film and television categories included: • Excellence in a Feature Film — The Pianist • Excellence in a Documentary Film — The Collector of Bedford Street • Excellence in an Animation Film — Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights • Excellence in Portrayal of Female Jewish Character in Film — Christine Lahti (Out of the Ashes) • Excellence in Portrayal of Male Jewish Character in Film — Kirk Douglas (It Runs in the Family) • Excellence in a Television Series — Curb Your Enthusiasm • Excellence in a Television Episode — JAG, "The Promised Land" • Excellence in Portrayal of Female Jewish Character in Television — Debra Messing (Will & Grace) • Excellence in Portrayal of Male Jewish Character in Television — Gregory Smith (Everwood) • Excellence in a Film or Television Program Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding — Strange Fruit Out & About returns Oct. 3. 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