For Jewish teens ages -16 (as of August 1, 2006) Vancouver, British Columbia August 13-18,2006 Phoenix, Arizona August 6-11, 2006 Mandatory Information Meeting For Parents & Athletes Sunday, January 22, 20064 4:30P.M. Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus • 6600 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Meet the coaches, find out about sites, . try-out schedules and other important information. In addition to the meeting, the following - sports will h e try-outs as indicated: Boys Baseball Dance Girls Softball Girls Basketball Girls Soccer Girls Volleyball Table tennis Boys Basketball(13-14) Boys Basketball(15-16) Boys Basketball(both) In Line Hockey In Line Hockey Swim TBD Tao Total Baseball Jan 29 JCC, West Bloomfield Feb 1 & 8:30-10 p.m. JCC, West Bloomfield Jan 25 & Feb 1 7-8:30 p.m. Abbott Middle School Jan 26.& Feb 2 7-9 p.m. Abbott Middle School Jan 25, Feb 1 & Feb 8 8:15-10 p.m. JCC, West Bloomfield Jan 25 & Feb 1 7-9 p.m. JCC, West Bloomfield Jan 28 & Feb 4 7-9 p.m. JCC, West Bloomfield Jan 28 & Feb 4 7-9 p.m. JCC, West Bloomfield Jan 25 & Feb 1 8:30-10 p.m. Abbott Middle School Feb. 4 7:30-9 p.m. JCC IHC, West Bloomfield Feb 5, ,11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. JCC nip, West Bloomfield Bowling, Golf, and Tennis will havet e and place to be determined. Fe e information visit maccabidetroit.org jcc maccabi* Showdown Hamas and Fatah about to square off at the ballot box. I Gil Sedan Jewish Telegraphic Agency Arafat's death. Abbas has not made visible progress on major Palestinian goals, such as reaching a peace agree- Jerusalem • . ment with Israel that would lead to alestiriian elections, set for the establishment of an independent Jan. 25, are mainly seen as a Palestinian state, securing Israel's race between the ruling Fatah release of Palestinian prisoners who party and the fundamentalist terrorist took part in terrorist attacks, raising group Hamas, which is running for international financial support to help the first time in general elections. the ailing P.A. economy and reducing Some 1.34 million Palestinians will widespread corruption. go to the polls to elect 132 members Abbas also has failed to curb the of the Palestinian Legislative Council. violence that has plagued P.A.-con- The general elections are the trolled areas, with the P.A. security Palestinian Authority's first in 10 forces fighting armed militias, violent years and originally were scheduled gangs vying for influence and Fatah to take place in summer 2005, but facing off against its competitors. were postponed. Conflict also exists within Fatah, Around a dozen lists are to run, between its younger and older gener- though recent polls indicate that 75 ations. The Old Guard, led by P.A. percent of the vote will be split by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei, accom- Fatah and Hamas. Hamas, labeled by panied Arafat through the long years Israel and the U.S. as a terrorist of political exile. group, is known for its social and The Young Guard is comprised of charity programs in the Palestinian local leaders such as Mohammed territories — as well as its spectacu- Dahlan and jailed Tanzim head lar attacks on Israel — and did well Marwan Barghouti, and has been in last year's municipal elections. active in the armed struggle against Opposed to Israel's very existence, Israel. Fatah officially accepts Israel's Hamas' recent public statements have existence and is pushing for a been slightly less categorical. Palestinian state alongside the Jewish Fatah, the ruling party of P.A. state, but it maintains an armed wing President Mahmoud Abbas and his and a fierce internal debate rages in predecessor Yasser Arafat, has dealt the party over whether attacks on with internal problems, almost split- Israel are acceptable. ting in late December over its party Hamas will run on a ticket of list. Certain factors, including a large "change and reform!' However, many increase in the parliament's size and a candidates vow publicly to continue change in the style of the elections, attacks on Israel. have brought Fatah's internal tensions Gaza Hamas leader Mahmoud al- to the fore. Zahar told the New York Times last The elections are seen as a confi- week that his faction will not recog- dence vote on the leadership of nize Israel or disarm, even if it wins Abbas, elected a year ago following the elections. Other Hamas leaders p . For Jeviish teens ages 13-16 (as,of August 1, 2006) Baltimore, Maryland August 20-25, 2006 If you are interested in participating in Maccabi in the following disciplines: Digital Video, Instrumental Music Groups, Musical Theater (actors, singers and dancers), Star Reporting, Techies, Visual Arts or Vocal Music, then the Maccabi ArtsFest may be for you! The ArtsFest is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, competition, community service, social activities and fun to develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community and Israel. 1064020 Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates JasOn M. Golnick DDS, MS Arnold L. Golnick DDS, MS Michelle Tiberia DDS, MS The Pediatricians of Dentistry Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates treat the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents. BARIBAT MITZVAH SPECIAL FREE CLEANING* *Within 2 weeks of your child% Waal Mitzvah 104M0 28 • Positive and friendly staff • Emergencies seen promptly • Most insurances accepted • Nitrous oxide and sedation available • Open daily Lakes Medical Center 2300 Haggerty Road.Suite 1180 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 January 19 # 2006 248-668-0022