O.U. officials remain supportive of El Al, but say there may be systemic deficiencies in the air- line's overall approach to issues of kashrut. "We found many serious problems," said Rabbi Menachem Genack, the O.U. kashrut division's rabbinic administrator. For example, Rabbi Steinberg noted, El Al warms up both meat and dairy meals in the same ovens. While crew members use special inserts to cover the meals, theoretically there could be problems of food spillage, he said. Steinberg also said El Al crew members were known to serve wine to first-class passengers in a manner that does not meet stringent kosher stan- dards. Stein said the special "Regal" meals El Al pas- sengers can order 24 hours before a flight already had been an option for observant passengers. El Al will continue to offer the open meals as well. At the O.U.'s convention in Israel over Thanksgiving weekend, Rabbi Genack said lead- ership from the union and the Rabbinical Council of America, an organization of centrist Orthodox rabbis, met with El Al's chief executive officer, Amos Shapira; its vice president for serv- ice, Itamar Bartuv; and its supervising rabbi, Avshalom Katzir. Rabbi Genack believes El Al management is listening to the Orthodox Union's concerns. "They were very accommodat- ing on this issue," he said. Mixed Response Several observant Jews who are planning to travel soon to Israel told JTA they would only order the double-wrapped meals. The meals don't cost travelers more, but are more expensive for El Al to order, Stein said. Hillel Moskovits, who lives in Jerusalem and flies often to the United States, said that what concerns him most is that the O.U. didn't take action sooner. "I don't see El Al being at fault, really," he said. Others, like Ephrem Hecht of Queens, N.Y., said that while he always has flown El Al for security reasons and the desire to support Israel, COMPUTER WOES??? "I am now considering using alternate airlines. Many are cheaper and when I request a kosher meal, I am certain that I will obtain one." Milton Markovitz of New York City, who also feels more comfortable with El Al's security, said he would continue to fly Israel's national airline. "Hopefully El Al will soon rectify the negligence which created this unfortunate situation," he said. "All that is necessary is compliance and respect." I I 'Ak— kttV\=.sTs CALL AL FOR RELIABLE SERVICE IN YOUR HOME Training for seniors and first-time users • Computer Repairs — Upgrades — Replacements • Infections Treated — Antivirus CounterSpy • Cable/DSL Internet Connection Sharing • EBAY, Yahoo, Stocks and AOL • Computer Purchase Consulting • Training and Installation • Wireless and Wired Networking Help AL'S COMPUTER SERVICE The Computer Person, LLC • 248-655-9010 Repairs - Upgrades - Wireless Networking Slow Performance!! - Pop-ups out of Control!! 248-891-0441 iPod and iTunes Support support@thecomputerperson.net callforhelp@comeast.net .920 90 926820 , . Financial, Investment and Tax Planning Michael H. DeLap, EQU TAS EL FS C A4i,e4,:z4 ■ Block Pop-ups and Ad-ware ■ Virus Clean-up and Protection ■ Computer Tune-ups and Repairs MST, CFS ■ Upgrades (CD Burner, Digital Cameras & More) NASD Registered Principal Registered Investment Advisor Registered Broker/Dealer Member: NASD/SIPC Clearing firms: Bear Stearns and Pershing LLC 33045 Hamilton Court E., Suite 105 Farmingon Hills, MI 48334 Phone 248-363-2548 800-863-1778 e-mail: mdelap@equitasusa.com Computer Solutions On-Site Repairs • Upgrades • Training EA T RATES 0 'frot .416Yi 248-515-5702 Certified I References 926830 GO WIRELESS! (WIRELESS INTERN/b1 ,,, - ',•• Only 5 50/hour when you mention this ad' ALL YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS AND MORE! Computer Lessons including AOL ■ Home & Business Support • ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ''',.•-•A ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, •••-•,,,•.• ,,,,,,,, ,,,,, • ,,,,,, 248.770.5947 email: eloncceyahoo.com 922610 PASS THE BAR EXAM 1-on-1 tutoring to hundreds of delighted students since 1992 Rich Klarman www.testguru.com 734.996.2861 924180 1/13 2005 51