JN Contents Windows To The Soul JNonline.us October 5-11, 2006 13-19 Tishrei 5767 Vol. CXXX, No. 9 Nutritionally Speaking ■•••••NTOMeei•I■1•••: On The Cover • Race For Governor Statehouse Stakes ues- tion: 13 During stops at the IN, candidates for governor confront the issues. Dear Barb a diabetic. Lately, I've been drinking a lot of coffee after being told that it's high in antioxi- dants, plus the caffeine gives me a "boost." My glucose levels seem to be erratic. What's up? Sarah. Metro Difficult Dialogues 18 ADL, ADC leaders model how to discuss differences. A World/Israel Chicken Swinging For The Soul 25 Custom of kapparot is an annual tradition for some. See next week's JN for coverage of the new stained-glass windows at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Around Town 34 Proposal 2 29 Point/Counterpoint on the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative To Life' 31 Arts/Entertainment . 39 Torah Portion 37 Business 27 World/Israel 25 Crossword 53 Front Lines 9 Obituaries Letters 6 Jack Schon 77 Albert Chicorel 77 Marketplace 63 Mazel Toy , 56 Metro 18 Columnists 9 George Cantor 28 Online Danny Raskin 49 Sports 35 Robin Schwartz 34 Synagogues To Do!/Calendar 54 Robert Sklar Unique Sukkah Decor 31 At the Liebmans, there's something for every taste. Healing Through Art 39 28 11 To Life! Arts & Entertainment Opinion Staff Box It is true that some studies have reported significant antioxidant presence in coffee (caffeine's #1 de- livery mechanism) that may potentially inhibit the development of can- cer and diabete.s. Opinion For late-breaking news: Breast cancer survivor exhibits paintings at Providence Center for the Healing Arts. 5 Gail Zimmerman.... 40 50 On The Cover: Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican challenger Dick DeVos Photography: Gov. Granholm, Armando Rios; Dick DeVos, Angie Baan Design, Todd Skiba 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. Candlelighting Key JN Phone Numbers: Switchboard: (248) 354-6060 Sukkot Begins at sundown Friday, Oct. 6 Observance of first two days ends at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 Bottom line: don't substitute cof- fee for your fruits and vegetables (limit your intake to 1 or 2 cups). In larger quantities, caffeine can be addictive and lead to serious health issues. I. hope this helps. Registered Dietitian Friday, Oct. 6, 6:49 p.m. Shabbat Ends Saturday, Oct. 7, 7:47 p.m. Candlelighting Caffeine has other effects, too. It can increase hormone levels (e.g., adrenaline and corti- sol), which can result in elevated blood sugar (which may explain your erratic glucose levels) and weight gain. Caffeine inhibits the absorption of the hormone adenos- ine, which, with adrenaline, can temporarily increase alertness, but may interfere with regular sleep. — Barbara Beznos, Shabbat Lights Friday, Oct. 13, 6:37 p.m. Shabbat Ends Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:35 p.m. nswer: Dear Sarah, Caf- feine is a nervous system stimulant and is the world's most widely consumed psychoac- tive substance. Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea, chocolate (cocoa), soft drinks, "ener- gy" drinks, and some OTC headache formulas. 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 int4 1, A OENERAL Integrated Nutrition, LLC, 32401 Nor thwestern Hw y. Farmington Hills. MI 48334 P Bone: (248) 538-8050 E -mail: barb@integratednutrition.com EXCELLENCE Web: www.integratednutrition.com 1157.T20 October 5 2006 3