JN Contents A Chanukah Gift JNonline.us Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2007 19-25 Kislev 5768 Vol. CXXX1I, No. 17 . N _ utrittonal 1 . peaking Israeli cancer patient Ofer Kam, and his wife, Tali, walk through the Haifa countryside. Kam will be beneficiary of a fundraising Chanukah party hosted by Yossi's Famous Falafel restaurant in West Bloomfield. By Barbara Beznos, RD, LD/N Integrated Nutrition, LLC nes- tion: Section A On The Cover: Metro Celebrating With Art A15 Kids create masterpieces for the holiday. Aiding Israeli With Cancer A19 Restaurateur plans Chanukah fundraiser. Section B Gift Guide Ladies' Choice B17 A man can't miss with gifts for his lady. For late-breaking news: C53 Ann Arbor Arts/Entertainment C23 C11 Business C42 Focus A10 Front Lines B1 Gift Guide II Health & Fitness .. C12 A8 Letters C43 Marketplace C36 Mazel Toy , A19 Metro A10 Online A37 Opinion C3 Spirituality C12 Sports Jewish.com Section C A14 Staff Box Synagogue List ....C6 A24 The Scene C32 To Do!/Calendar To Do!/Crossword C35 C9 Torah Portion A31 World/Israel Obituaries Julia Segall-Derfler C53 Helen Covensky ...C54 Spirituality Chanukah At A Glance C3 The skinny on why we eat fried food. Health & Fitness Sinai Legacy C15 Donors keep mission of Jewish hospital. Arts & Entertain. .ent People Of The Books C23 Chanukah books for a special someone Columnists Arthur Horwitz Danny Raskin Gail Zimmerman A5 C31 C24 On The Cover: Artwork, Mikhail Dresser Page design, Lindsay Schwartz The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday 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. Dear Bar s, •, ith the holidays fast approaching, what is con- sidered "safe" alcohol consumption? Cynthia. risv,Ter: Dear Cynthia, The USDA dietary guidelines make the following key alcohol-related recommendations: (1) Those who drink alcoholic beverages should do so in moderation—defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men (a standard drink is generally considered to be 12 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine, or \ 1.5 oz. of 80-proof dis- tilled spirits—roughly \\ 1 equivalent to 0.5 oz. or 12 grams of alcohol); (2) Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed by those who cannot restrict their alcohol intake, women of childbearing age who may become pregnant, pregnant and lactating women, children and adolescents, individuals taking medications that can interact with alcohol, and those with specific medical conditions; (3) Alcoholic beverages should be avoided by individuals engag- ing in activities that require at- tention, skill, or coordination, such as driving or operating machinery. For a far more in-depth discus- sion of moderate drinking, visit: tinyurl.com/2o5m6u/ on the web. Shabbat Lights Key JN Phone Numbers: Candlelighting Friday, Nov. 30, 4:43 p.m.. Shabbat Ends Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:48 p.m. Switchboard: (248) 354-6060 Candlelighting Friday, Dec. 7, 4:41 p.m. Shabbat Ends Saturday, Dec. 8, 5:47 p.m. Direct Your Questions For Barb 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 • AJ A • '1 41%0 0° — Barbara Beznos, Registered Dietitian mil 2006 A 0111LNEFtAL EXCELLENCE WI PA MIER *Some begin Havdalah 60 minutes after sunset instead of 72 (above). And Counseling Inquiries To: Integrated Nutrition, LLC, 32401 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills. MI 48334 Phone: (248) 538-8050 E -mail: barbaintegratednutrition.com Web: www.integratednutrition.com .-.(ivksit:,,,,,,u,r,1 November 29 • 2007 1294220 A3