All the elements of your modern lifestyle. MAIN NORTH TERRACES. all day, and they loved it," said staff member Sarah Mountain of Ann Arbor. "There's much here for adults and children of all ages — clay pots, metalworking — it's very hands-on. Visitors were enthralled with Esther; they were told it would take an hour, but people stayed for two hours or more to hear more of her story and about life in Ethiopia." At 17 and the youngest of 10 chil- dren, Germay's father told her "it was time to put on stone shoes" for the long walk out of Ethiopia. The stone shoes made the Ethiopian Jews, known as the Beta Israel, feel strong and protected. Germay left with a group of 135 lucky souls. Their guides knew the routes and kept them from the Ethiopian soldiers and robbers who harassed other groups not so lucky. "I had nothing except the clothes I took with me, the clothes I was wear- ing and my shoes," she said. "I didn't feel anything. I didn't even say good- bye to my mother." Always, she said, the Beta Israel's dream was to go to Jerusalem. The Beta Israel practice a pre-Talmudic Judaism, with strict Torah interpreta- tions and no rabbinic commentaries. Sabbath is central to their observance. For generations, they believed they were the last Jews on Earth. Then Western Jewry discovered them — and ultimately rescued them. Now, nearly 100,000 live in Israel. Germay is currently living in Ottawa, Canada, with her two young sons who have accompanied her here for the exhibit. She plans to return to Jerusalem. She will tell her story, which she says still brings tears to her eyes, and talk about Ethiopian culture through July 29. Her hope is that awareness will bring assistance for Ethiopian children in Israel to receive college educations. Reservations are recommended for the exhibit. Cost is $4 per person. Call 1-877-SHALOM3. ❑ - - Rache4 11, and Sarah Bloom, 9, of Birmingham make clay pots. Introducing Main North Terraces Royal Oak, MI We were so successful with MAIN NORTH LOFTS, we're coming back with more! Come visit MAIN NORTH TERRACES, the newest addition to the Main North Community. More lofts for more living, more shopping and more enjoyment in downtown Royal Oak! GRAND OPENING in JULY! Register Now online or call for an exclusive, invitation only Grand Opening Event! Sales Center 201 East Eleven Mile Rd. just east of Main Street 248.336.1700 www.mainnorth.com T' S HERE! ALL LEASES EXPIRING NOW THROUGH DEC. 31st 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE 2005 CTS IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE AUDET1E 7100 Orchard Lake Road, W. Bloomfield Mon & Thur, til 9, Tues.,Wed., Fri. til 6 BREAK THROUGH 1-888-920-5417 7/14 www.audettecadillac.com 2005 23