J1\1- Contents Hanna, 7, Mara, 11, and Shari Stein of West Bloomfield cheer the Pistons at Sunday's big game and Chanukah celebration. JNOnline.us Dec. 29,2005 -Jan. 4, 2006 28 Kislev - 4 Tevet, 5766 Vol. CXXVIII, No. 21 Nutritionally Speaking Ba rha ra. Be f[>$, RD, N To Life! Filling A Void 14 ties- Enterprising local teen starts dance class in Atlanta. Lion: Dear bar 1,1'ft-the new year, I'm hoping to make some real changes regarding my approach to food and nutrition. Any advice? Ruth. Back In Vogue 16 Lakta & Vodka' bash returns with a bang. ( Striking Gold 18 Akiva comes up big for education at annual dinner and auction. Holiday Tip-Off 20 Hundreds of Jewish fans begin Chanukah with the Pistons. On The Cover Metro Degrees Of Separation 23 • Detroiters share stories of famous family connections. For late-breaking news: Around Town ... 18,19 Arts/Entertainment 43 42 Business 60 Crossword Doer Profile 10 6 Letters Marketplace 71 61 Mazel Toy! 23 Metro Online 6 Opinion 39 Parenting 15 .9 Something Extra 22 Sports 8 Staff Box 67 Synagogues 16 The Scene To Do!/Calendar 58 14 To Life! 22 Torah Portion 33 World/Israel Obituaries Martha Jo Fleischmann 82 Columnists George Cantor Sy Manello Ronit Pinto Danny Raskin Robin Schwartz Robert Sklar Merry Mitzvah 31 Jews take on jobs for a day so that Christians can celebrate Christmas. World/Israel 39 9 19 55 ..18 5 On The Cover: Design, Deborah Schultz Clockwise from top: Linda McCartney, Frank London, Gilda Radner, Larry Fine, Shari Lewis, Elizabeth Berkley, Charlotte Rae Mission Moments 33 Metro Detroit family participants experience Israel en masse. Arts & Entertainment Career Of Many Colors 43 Multi-talented former Detroiter brings risk-taking spirit to The Color Purple. I hope this helps — good luck! Shabbat Lights Key JN Phone Numbers: Candlelighting Switchboard: Friday, Dec. 30, 4:50 p.m. Shabbat Ends Saturday, Dec. 31, 5:57 p.m. Candlelighting Friday, Jan. 6, 4:57 p.m. The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday with additional supplements in March, October, 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. ns.,ver: Dear Ruth, The new year, coming just t= • ' . ,. , ,,,,after the holiday „ season and marking a new beginning on the calendar, is a perfect time to reflect back on past behaviors and lifestyle choices. Prob- lem recognition, planning to succeed, action and fol- low-through (the so-called "stages of change") are the ,) Ibundation for any sue- / cessful, long-term behav- ioral modifications. • Here are a few practical tips that can help you vi I/ along the road to positive `$." nutritional change: • Assess yourself honestly and clearly — define what your new, realistic goals are; • Observe the why and how you eat — determine not to eat to alleviate stress or for emotional reward; • Bring your family and friends on hoard — ask them to help you in moving forward; • Don't put yourself in harms way — minimize your exposure to high fat/sugar foods; • Focus on. low-calorie, low-satu- rated fat, high-fiber foods. • Watch that late-night snacking, but don't feel like you're in jail. (248) 354-6060 T-_Tap 13 :"F General News: (248) 351 - 5144 Business News: (248) 351 - 5148 Arts News: (248) 351 - 5142 Circulation: (248) 351-5174 Retail Ads: (248) 351-5151 Classified Ads: (248) 351 - 5100 Integrated Nutrition, LLC, 32401 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills. MI 48334 Shabbat Ends Saturday, Jan. 7, 6:03 p.m. — Barbara Beznos, . Registered CNv Phone: (248) 538-8050 Mi =A - AJA • 4. 2005 A GENERAL o v's EXCELLENCE barbaintegrated-mut ritiouxom WINNER We h: - w -w.integratednutritiori.corn 1052820 December 29 • 2005 3