'-*44044,10111111111101111•11111111011110Miii, Contents DETROrT JEWISH NEWS JN Winner of eight 2003 Michigan Press Association writing, design and advertising awards www.detroitjewishnews.corn _ 1111/11"7411 AJ A . Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 Tevet 15, 5764 MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION j's A s s o t , ' "‘ hom THEJEwisitcom Sloe Shona Punim Bear Our most popular Bat Mitzvah Gift! Vol. °MEV, No. 22 SPIRITUALITY 49 Family Fare Up beat temple party ushers in secular year. David and Eilene Rogovein of West Bloomfield welcome Staff photo by Angie Baan NEWS WATCH 16 The Visible Jew THE SCENE 29 Whirl Away OBITUARIES 77 A Free Spirit SAJE to examine how Jews decided to go public. Young Irnai ifrith network gets rolling. Kenny Birnholtz OPINION 25 One State, No Way ARTS & LIFE 35 Global Guardians One-state solution is no solution at all. BAR BAT MITZVAH GIFT IDEAS... ALL UNDER $50,00. Jewish museums preserve heritage, cultural treasures. 77 'A Beautiful Soul' David Lipschultz 78 All-Around Winner Julius Spielberg APPLETREE 27 Walking On Sunshine Alefbet'cha . . . . 10 B'nai Mitzvah . . 53 Calendar 14 Candlelighting ...10 Crossword 72 Danny Raskin . . . 46 Editor's Notebook . 5 Engagements . . . . 57 For Openers .... 10 George Cantor . . . 11 Harry Kirsbaum . . 60 Letters 6 Marketplace . . . . 61 New Arrivals • . . . 53 Obituaries 76 Remember When . 22 Something Extra . 12 Sports 48 Synagogues 51 Torah Portion 52 Cover: SALE $ 1 9 99 4 EVA. . i - WAS 5 24" Two-Toned Yad In a velvet gift box. - E 2 Ile 9 9 Alva Hebrew Watches FOR . BOYS FOR GIRLS - 4599 $ 3599 Agrava ` i" IV& Star of David Brass Bookends Photography, Ayelet Bechar Page design, Kelli Johnson Happy as a new day with a new book. Remember... You can make donations to Israel at jewish.comni. COVER STORY A wonderful way to honor a Bina' Mitzvah. PAGE 32 RITE OF PASSAGE Why many young Israelis are flocking to India. Israeli Shira Wachsman plays a role . in a film shot in India. Roar To Reaehills The Jewish News is in the former FTD World Headquarters, 29200 Northwestern Highway at Franklin Road, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034. Main phone is (248) 354-6060. Fax numbers are Editorial, (248) 304-8885; Display Advertising, (248) 304-0032; Classified Advertising, (248) 304-0049. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. ©COPYRIGHT 2004 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Friday with additional supplements in January, March, May, August, September, November and December at 29200 Northwestern Highway, #110, Southfield, Michigan. Periodical Postage Paid at Southfield, Michigan and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Highway, #110, Southfield, MI 48034. t I 9eviash.com 5-',- ,,,-,z e% If Only Moses Knew...' 2 EASY WAYS TO ORDER tr k ,,:j ONLINE; www,jewish.corn BY PHONE: 800-815-6621 JEWISH.COM ALSO OFFERS: • Banner ads & newsletter sponsorships • Web site hosting & design services For more Information, call 2484546060 or ewmall us at statism ewlsh.cont 797940 1/ 9 2004