JN Contents

Strip Of Fools

T

he legendary village of Cheim,
the imaginary East-European
venue for many humorous
Jewish stories, will be portrayed weekly
in a new Jewish comic strip, "Forever
Cheim" by cartoonist Michael Gilbert.
"I have always loved the idea of
Chelm," said Gilbert. "That we Jews
created an entirely fictional town where our unique foibles are in
evident display strikes me as genius."
Gilbert's intention is to playfully illuminate many of the contra-
dictions and dilemmas we face in our efforts to live together in the
Jewish community. "The humor is timeless, but the setting enrich-
es the content by providing a warm, somewhat nostalgic feel," he
said. See page 43 for the first strip.
Gilbert, a former West Bloomfield resident, worked for
three years as campaign director at the Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Detroit. Today, he is chief fundraiser at Hebrew
College in Newton, Mass.
Gilbert previously authored the comic strip "Grape Jewz" (under
the pseudonym "Mendel") at the request of Jewish News publisher
Arthur Horwitz. "Grape Jewz" ran in the JN for five years and was
published in 20 other newspapers before Gilbert retired it in 2004.
The feature has since run in syndication.
"We're delighted to have Michael back at the drawing board,"
said JN Editor Robert Sklar. "As always, we invite reader feedback
by mail or by e-mail to letters@thejewishnews.com .
Sklar, however, issued a stern disclaimer, warning that any
connection between the ironically foolish characters in "Forever
Cheim" and the reality of current American Jewish life is "purely
coincidental." I I

Ann Arbor
111, 119
Around Town
98
Arts/Entertainment 117
Business
53
Front Lines
10
Health & Fitness .. 101
Here's To
28
Letters
6
Marketplace
147
Mazel Toy!
138
Metro
17
Obituaries
162
Online
12
Opinion
43
Spirituality
69
Sports
38, 96

Staff Box
16
Synagogue List
82
Teen2Teen
87
To Do!/Calendar ... 132
To Do!/Crossword.. 137
To Life!
93
Torah Portion
80
World/Israel
31

JNonline.us
Sept. 13-19, 2007
1-7 Tishrei 5768
Vol. CXXX1I, No. 6

Nutritionally
Speaking

By Barbara Beznos, RD, Lll/N
Integrated Nutrition, LLC

Metro

Making A Difference 20

Friendship Circle draws 1,500 to fundraiser.

World/Israel

Reaching Out 31

Rabbi Yoffie electrifies Muslim conference.

5767 In Review 34

A chronology of the biggest stories.

Business

Faygo's Centennial 53

100 years of red pop and 51 other flavors.

On the Cover:

Spirituality

Beyond The Traditional 69

Customs ready us for Rosh Hashanah.

Teen2Teen

A Cross-Generational Gift 87

A cemetery visit is a profound experience.

To Life!

Camp Sea-Gull Reunion 93

Generations reunite and reminisce.

Arts & Entertainment

High Holiday Books 117

New volumes for the holiest time of the year.

Columnists

George Cantor
44
Arthur Horwitz
43
Danny Raskin
131
Robin Schwartz ....98
Robert Sklar
5
Gail Zimmerman... 118

On The Cover:

Artists' stars, clockwise from top right: Arlene Kingston, West
Bloomfield, drawing; Sandra Gross, Troy, folded paper; Lori
Halberstadt-Zuroff, Southfield, wire and beads.
Photography, Angie Baan
Page design, Deborah Schultz

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Candlelighting
Friday, Sept. 21,
7:14 p.m.
Shabbat Ends
Saturday, Sept.
22, 8:13 p.m.*

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nswer: Dear Fern, For
starters, the edible fig was
one of the first fruit-bear-
ing plants cultivated by humans.
The journal Science reported that
fossilized figs were found near
an ancient village in the Jordan
Valley approximately 11,000 years
ago. Some believe it may be
the first known instance of
human agriculture (not to
mention that, according
to the Book of Genesis,
the fig leaf may have
,) provided Adam and Eve
/ with their first article of
") "clothing").

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Although native to the
Mediterranean region,
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the fig is now also
:I cultivated in similar warm
climates in Australia,
Chile, Japan, South Africa, and
California, Oregon, Texas, and
Washington in the United States.

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Figs are a natural laxative and con-
tain nutrients such as plant sterols
(which may help lower cholesterol
and prevent cancer). They provide
dietary fiber and carbohydrates/
sugars, and are naturally low in fat.
The milky juice from unripe figs
is even touted as a folk remedy for
removing warts.

Figs can be eaten fresh or dried,
and can be grilled, stewed, or even
stuffed with cheese. Enjoy them!

Shabbat And
Holiday Lights

Candlelighting
Thursday, Sept.
13, 8:29 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 14,
7:26 p.m.
Shabbat Ends
Saturday, Sept.
15, 8:26 p.m.*

ues-
tion:
Dear
Bar bb, ust
bought some
figs, but I don't
know much
about them.
Can you shed some light? Fern.

— Barbara Beznos,
Registered Dietitian

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