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A Jewish Paper?
After reading the Aug. 3 letter "IN
Owes Apology" (page 6), the only apol-
ogy owed is to Rabbi Reuven Spolter
for the JN's publishing of a letter so
disrespectful of his position.
Rabbi Spolter didn't make his com-
ment in the Arts & Entertainment,
Food, Metro or even the Opinion sec-
tion. He wrote a very appropriate article
for the Torah portion section (July 20,
page 46). I am sure Rabbi Spolter would
never espouse harm or bigotry toward
homosexuals. However, the Torah does
object to the "practice" of being gay.
It was not Rabbi Spolter who passed
judgment on that "practice." Like it or
not, it was passed by God in the Torah,
thus making it appropriate for the
Torah portion section.
Publicly touting gay relationships
is not a Jewish ideal and should have
no place in the Jewish News. As the
Aug. 3 letter writers pointed out, other
issues should be of concern as well,
such as the eating of shrimp and the
like. I guess the JN feels flaunting
homosexuality would not be any worse
than promoting restaurants that serve
shrimp and other non-kosher foods.
Neither is accepted by the Torah.
Many IN readers seem to be look-
ing for a community paper rather
than a Jewish paper and wish to take
"Jewish" out of the publication. Don't
criticize Rabbi Spolter's attempt to put
the "Jewish" back in the publication.
Steve Katz
Southfield
Diversity Matters
Thank you for taking the correct and
bold step by now including marriage-
union announcements by all individu-
als •— including gay and lesbian Jews.
This is truly in the spirit of klal Yisrael
[the Jewish people]. And it is a source
of great pride. We must recognize that
the Jewish News is the paper of the
whole Jewish community — diversity
and all. Diversity makes us a stronger
and richer community.
For the younger readers, these pub-
lished same-sex announcements send
a very important message: All Jews
are part of our community and fam-
ily, regardless of movement affiliation,
orientation, etc. In this inclusion, we find
strength, character and community.
Yasher koach [go forth in strength]
to the JN for upholding their sacred
responsibility to the community; at
the same time, yasher koach to con-
gregations and clergy who also serve
and welcome all Jews.
Stuart Rogoff
Los Angeles
(former Detroiter)
Brave Call
I loved that the JN printed the
announcement about the union cer-
emony for the two men. I think that is
great and I hope you get lots of sup-
port for doing it. It was a very brave
call.
Nancy Ser lin
Farmington Hills
Thanks, Yossi
My family was among those who
hosted Israeli Scouts during their July
20-22 visit to Metro Detroit. It was
a great experience — this chance to
meet such bright, mature teenagers
who exude a passion for Israel that's
infectious. They represent Israel's
future, and I know that can only be a
positive.
I also wanted to thank Yossi
Benjamin of Yossi's Israeli Cuisine in
West Bloomfield for refusing to take
any money and insisting on providing
an authentic Israeli lunch for all of the
Scouts and their host families before
the Tzofim Friendship Caravan left for
Cincinnati, their next stop. That was a
very special meal, indeed.
Beth Sklar
Farmington Hills
A 'Wacko Fringe'
How many of your readers walked
away from your coverage of the Neturei
Karta presence at the Hezbollah rally
in Dearborn realizing how small and
insignificant that organization is?
("Supporting Hezbollah," July 27, page
24). Simply put, they are a fringe,
wacko and miniscule group that are an
embarrassment to all Jews. Shouldn't
the JN have made that clear?
Rose Sigler
Southfield
Or Chadash Classes
On behalf of Congregation Or Chadash,
I'm pleased to thank special writer
Gabrielle Burman and the Jewish
News for presenting our shul so well
and so thoroughly ("A Permanent
Home," Aug. 3, page 38).
Please let me add what the article
did not cover. Rabbi Cohen has been
teaching evening classes in Gemara
(separate sessions for men and women),
Halachah and the weekly Torah por-
tion since long before Or Chadash was
founded; and we take some pride that
they continue under our banner.
Those who would like information
on times, venues and topics can call
Rabbi Cohen, (248) 544-2687.
Elliott Shevin
president
Congregation Or Chadash
Oak Pa rk
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August 10. 2006