"Steven Kaplan stands out the most as a candidate." The Detroit Free Press endorses Steven Kaplan in the race for 48th District Court judge for his experience, "long history of public service and a passionate commitment to fairness." vied out the attack given that Azar's last case involved imposing a lien on P.A. funds following a petition by terrorism victims. The Web site of Israel's daily Yediot Achronot said the Fatah move- ment's terrorist wing, the Al Aksa Martyrs Brigades, claimed responsibility for the killing, but Israeli officials said they could not confirm it. "Outstanding" The Oakland County Bar Association gives Steven Kaplan its highest rating in this race. On primary day, Tuesday, Aug. 3, vote for Bombing Evidence Found Key evidence in the Buenos Aires/JTA 1994 bombing of the ANITA Jewish cen- ter in Argentina was recovered. Argentine President Nestor Kirchner told Argentine and U.S. Jewish leaders Monday that 45 tapes of telephone con- versations involving Carlos Telleldin, a car mechanic accused in the case, have been recovered. Telleldin is accused of providing the van used to carry out the attack. The meeting came a day after the 10th anniversary of the July 18, 1994, bomb- ing, which left 85 people dead and 300 wounded. — Camp Hires Arab A Reform movement New York/JTA summer camp hired what it said was the first Israeli Arab counselor to staff a North American Jewish camp. Rula Faran, 23, a Christian Arab and student in Jerusalem, was hired to teach art at the movement's Greene Family Camp near Waco, Texas. "The integra- tion of an Arab student has tremendous educational value — it exposes Israeli reality to American Jewish youth through a real individual's personal nar- rative," said Yehuda Bar Shalom, head of the education department at Jerusalem's David Yellin College, where Faran is a student. More Israel and national news at wwwjewish.corn — THE ISSUE While the U.N. General Assembly this month debates the International Court of Justice's ruling on Israel's security barrier, it is clear from even a cursory look that the court decision is destructive rather than constructive. BEHIND THE ISSUE The court's decision gave minimal attention to Israeli security, the key ele- ment for Israel to return to the negoti- ating table. The decision was biased, non-binding and unnecessary, as Israel's democratic courts have been ruling on the barrier with the Israeli military reacting accordingly to those rulings. Israel does not need permission to - defend its citizens. — Allan Gale, Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan De4roit- . . . . • STEVEN. KAPLAN An outstanding choice for 48th District Court judge. • Assistant prosecuting attorney since 1986 • West Bloomfield Township trustee since 2000 • Adjunct law professor, MSU College of Law, since 1997 • Master, Michigan Attorney Discipline Board, since 1987 Former president, Southfield School Board • Adviser, MADD, Oakland County • Married father of two daughters ALSO ENDORSED BY • Police Officers Association of Michigan Oaki2ind County Deputy Sheriff's Association South Oakland Bar Association West Bloomfield Command Officers • • West Bloomfield Police Officers Association • West Bloomfield Police Chief Ron Cronin Paid for by the Steven Kaplan for 48th District Court Committee 6823 Post Oak Dr West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Laura Sullivan, treasurer (248) 539-8022 STEVEN KAPLAN. A vote for good judgment! • www.stevenkaplanforjudge.com 855690 Love songs in kiebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and English, drawn from the Jewish tradition, the music of modern Israel, the Brodway repertoire, and more... * Congregation Chaye Olam 4875 West Maple Road (at Inkster) Sunday/ August 1, 2004 • 7:30 p.m. Proceeds.to benefit music education and cultural enrichment programs at Chaye Olam Adults $18 Children $9 Due to limited seating, only 250 tickets can be sold Order your tickets today! To purchase tickets with a credit card (MC, Visa or Amex), call 248.851.7485 To ordtkr tickets by mail, make check payable to Cong. Chaye Olarn and mail with cover note including your name, phone number and number of adult/child tickets you wish to order, and mail to: "Love Songs Under the Stars" do Cong. Chaye Olam 4875 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48301 For all ticket orders received by mail after July 26, tickets will be held at the door for you on the night of the concert. Questions? Call the Chaye Olam office at 248.851.7485 or e-mail chayeolam@aol.com AND FRIENDS 7/23 2004 31 _