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Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satisfied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth. 1417800 August 7 • 2008 Ultimate Benefit LEAP to LA ("Disney And Jewish:' July 17, page C20) was indeed a wonderful experience for local youth profession- als in our Detroit community. As your article mentioned, LEAP (Leading, Educating and Programming) to LA was the culmina- tion of a two-year pilot program devel- oped through the Alliance for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (with fund- No Ballot Choice? In his first term in office, President Bush published a list of requirements for the Palestinian Authority to be regarded as "non-terrorist:' None of those requirements has been met, but the United States still sends millions of dollars annually to an organization that still has as its goal "the destruc- tion of the State of Israel." 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The LEAP program was created to bring our entire community's youth professionals — from youth group advisers to Jewish family educators to those working with our youth on a daily basis in school or after-school settings — together for professional development, support and relation- ship building. Participants attended workshops and lectures dealing with issues that affect all teens, regardless of denomination, and were expected not only to attend sessions, but also assist in creating the programs. The results have far surpassed our initial expectations. Not only have these amazing and talented youth professionals worked toward profes- sional development and growth, but they have also built strong community bridges across religious movements. What were once considered "opposing" youth groups are now working togeth- er, side by side, for the betterment of all our youth. Our community needs and deserves more committed youth professionals, and programs such as LEAP will help ensure their continued growth, appre- ciation and respect, which ultimately benefit our entire community. housing co-chairs HIGH YIELD SAVINGS BALANCES OF $100,000 UP TO $499,999. Aiir Maccabi Volunteers About 18 months ago, we were asked to chair the Detroit housing committee for the JCC Maccabi Games 2008, Aug. 17-22. After we said yes, we were informed that about 2,100 Jewish visiting athletes would be attending from the United States, Canada, Hungary, Venezuela, Mexico, Israel and Great Britain. We wondered on more than one occasion, would there be enough homes for all of our guests? We never should have doubted our wonderful Jewish community. You have risen to the challenge and we have surpassed our goal of host families. We do not have the words to thank you for opening your hearts and homes to our young visitors. We are so proud to be a part of this community — a community always ready to step up and help when needed. Now that we have reached this goal, we hope you will consider being a vol- unteer. There are still 1,500 volunteer positions open. With 14 sports repre- sented and as many as 25 tournaments going on at any given time, there will be volunteers needed all week long. To register as a volunteer please go to www.2008Detroit.org or call the Maccabi office at (248) 432-5500. Again, on behalf of the JCC Maccabi Games 2008 and all of our visitors coming from near and far, please accept our deepest gratitude for your hospitality and generosity.