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"Annapolis was a very positive step
in a process we have decided to take,'
he said. He said that considering the
violent nature of the past Palestinian
leadership, it was a good day for the
current leadership to support the
talks. He said hope for a positive out-
come has survived the past failures of
the peace process.
While the Palestinian Authority
under President Mahmoud Abbas is
not the strongest leadership, Meridor
said, "they are not terrorists!'
He said peace is a deep Jewish value
and a strategic asset.
Meanwhile, an Iran with nuclear
weapons is more of an imminent
threat now because "we are on the
verge of having those genies get out of
the bottle;' Meridor said, and they can
never be returned to the bottle.
Meridor said Israel has not faced
such a serious threat since the Six-Day
War. "It is extremely serious. No one
can guarantee if they had the weapon,
they wouldn't use it under serious cir-
cumstances."
His plea to the Conservative del-
egates was for Americans to work to
stop Iran's nuclear program. Meridor
suggested economic sanctions and
divestment but stressed that steps
must be taken without partisanship.
His speech was full of hope for
Israel and for Jews worldwide. He
seemed positive about peace talks but
not fast solutions, and he closed to a
standing ovation.
"We've decided to give it our best
shot. It is not going to be easy for
them, and it is not going to be easy for
us," Meridor said. Citing the role of the
United States, he added: "It may take
three to tango. This is not the time to
sit on the fence. It's not time to talk. It's
time to walk the walk for peace!' I 1
Marcy J. Levinson is on staff at the Atlanta
Jewish Times, sister publication of the
Detroit Jewish News.
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Helzner Trio
Jewish Music Concert
The Robyn Helzner Trio will make
an appearance in the Metro Detroit
area when the group performs a
post-Chanukah family concert 1 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16, at Congregation Beth
Shalom in Oak Park.
The trio is known for its concerts
of World Jewish music, and Robyn
is recognized as one of the leading
interpreters of the genre. Along with
Dov Weitman on mandolin and Matt
Holsen on bass and keyboard, the
group inspires audiences to celebrate
their cultural roots.
At Beth Shalom, the Chanukah
theme will weave throughout the con-
cert as Robyn, Dov, and Matt blend
stories and audience participation
with the music.
Tickets are only $6 per person, with a
Toys For Sick Kids
The Chabad Jewish Center of
Commerce is holding a toy drive for
sick children at Huron Valley Sinai
Hospital, collecting new, unwrapped
toys, which will then be delivered
by representatives from the Hebrew
school to the hospital.
Drop off donations at 4718 Half
Penny Ct. To arrange for a pickup or to
make a donation (credit cards accept-
ed) to buy the toys, call Chabad Jewish
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