TEMPLE BETH EL'S ANNUAL SENIOR CONCERT SUNDAY, JULY 17 - 3:00 PM While Israeli politicians grapple with terror and its effects, the JNF is in a unique position to gaze over the hori- zon, to think about what the Negev is going to be in 10 or 20 years, Lis said. "To reclaim the Negev," he said, "is to make it truly part of Eretz Yisrael. It's not just a nice thing to do. It's the essence of our survival. The future of Israel really lies in reclaiming the Negev and to a lesser extent the Galilee." General Dayan thanked Jewish Detroit for being a partner with Israel. "Jewish education in Israel is a Jewish matter, not a matter only for Israelis," he said. "And the struggle of your Jim Hiller in stocking Israeli-made prod- ucts [in Hiller's Supermarkets] should be an Israeli concern, not just a local Jewish community concern." Dany Saar of West Bloomfield, born on an Israeli kibbutz, came to the U.S. in 1977 as an Indiana University grad- uate student. He echoed Dayan's call to cultivate cohesiveness among Israelis. "Their differences are creating too deep of a gap between the various socioeconomic groups," Saar said. "We have a major tear between the secular and the ultra-Orthodox population. So it is very hard to get a wide consensus on many critical issues, including the disengagement." Saar added, "This jeopardizes the well-being as well as the existence of Israel. In the past, one of the strongest glues that united our people was fight- ing the enemy. It seems, now, we are too busy engaging in self-destruction. "Israel needs exceptional leadership to bring us all together for the better- ment of the Jewish people." ❑ Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph at 14 Mile Road Urcadviwav to 11- icilvwccd" A Michigan Opera Theatre Production David DiChiera r General Director Karen VanderKloot DiChiera, Director, Community Programs With MOT Artists: Betsy Bronson, Maria Cimarelli, Karl Schmidt & Mark Vondrak Open to Community Seniors To Order Tickets: Call (248) 865 0617 - Spo tared by the Sally & Harry Nosanchuk Family Caring Community Fund BROOKDALE THE HERITAGE Of SOUTHFIELD A is er Exceptional Senior Living Israel's Critics Call today to find out how to receive TWO FREE MONTHS! The Charge American stockholders in companies that do business with the Israeli army are aiding in the persecution of Palestinians. The Answer Israel's army is defensive and takes great care in protecting civilian lives during military operations. American military aid to Israel helps the Jewish state defend itself against hostile neighbors and strengthens Israel so it can take risks for peace. — Allan Gale, Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit Restrictions apply. Offer good for a limited time only. "The friendly staff, expert care and wide variety of activities available at The Heritage has made Mom's recent move from independent to assisted living so easy." — R.B. Daughter of Brookdale resident 25800 W. Eleven Mile Road Southfield, MI 48034 www.theheritage-southfield.com frN 7/ 7 2005 19