Metro Your Cellular Superstore/ 'Giving Back • Question: Grateful Soviet Jews make a special gift to Israel. What are mobile graphics? Answer: Graphics are down- loadable pictures that can be used on your wireless phone as screen- savers, caller ID logos, and more. ataMM. WMORPNTMOP II*W"- A Question: 1, What is the difference between WiFi and wireless intemet? Answer: U Wireless Internet is just one of the services that wifi optionally supports. Wifi is a wireless communication standard used be- tween computer devices to share files and resources. The wifi signal cannot travel long distances without loss of integrity, and it is therefore used for Local Area Networks (LANs). In the home, a wireless LAN might include a personal desktop system and laptop, while in the workplace, a wireless network commonly connects numer- ous computers within a commercial building. The wifi signal might also cover a small region within a city, creating hot spots or places where the wifi signal allows connectivity to the public through wireless access points (WAPs). Lenore Deutch-Singer has been one of Hebrew Free Loan's most passionate advocates for years, first as the spouse of a Board member, and then as a Board member herself. Through the years, she has seen the changes HFL has faced. "Years ago, we didn"t get the kind of sad stories we hear now from our borrowers," Lenore says. "But what I love is we don't let anybody down, whether it's with financial or emotion- al support. People are nervous when they come in, but when they leave, they want to hug you for being there, for caring, and for listening. They can walk out saying they gained a friend, whether we give a loan or not. We all care so much, and I feel so lucky to be able to do this. "I bring my heart to Hebrew Free Loan. I do this because I love it, and I wish people could see all the good we do." Personal digital assistants, cell phones, and other handheld electronics com- monly have wifi ability built-in. This allows them to connect wirelessly to a wifi-enabled network to transfer files, access data, or surf the Internet. Donate to Hebrew Free Loan and help care for your family, friends and neighbors. Hebrew Free Loan provides interest- free loans for living expenses, medical fees and many other needs: small business start-up costs, tuition assistance, summer camp, training, and much more. If you or someone you know needs help, please click or call. www.hfldetroit.org 248.723.8184 VW= I Present this column I for a FREE Bluetooth® headset. HEBREW FREE LOAN hfldetroit.org Aiding ARMDI The impetus for choosing ARMDI came from Alex Goldis of Bloomfield Giving Back on page A22 Certain models available, limited quantities available, must purchase a new/upgrade activation. Certain restrictions apply. Visit the nearest locations at: Jennifer Babby 12 Mile & Northwestern • 248.945.0090 We Provide Loans. Elizabeth Price We Promise Dignity. 10 Mile & Evergreen • 248.948.5000 Jewish Federation Sandy Maizi Orchard Lk. & Telegraph • 248.253.1400 WE'RE PART.OF TZTEZ 1427260 September 11 • 2008 spanking new, fully equipped ambulance will soon be sav- ing lives on the streets of Israel and, for the first time, Detroit- area Jews from the former Soviet Union (FSU) raised the money to purchase it. For their efforts in achieving a fund- raising goal of more than $100,000, Zoya and Emmanuel "Manny Gauzer of Farmington Hills and Tamara and Eugene Friedman of Bloomfield Hills will receive the Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award of American Red Magen David for Israel (ARMDI) at the organization's Sept. 21 dinner-dance. Manufactured in Indiana, three ambulances will be dedicated at the event before going to New York for shipment to Israel. The Detroit Jewish community will also send two other ambulances to Israel, donated by Dr. Peter and Rachel Siegel of West Bloomfield and the Goodman family, with a business in Oak Park. Participating in this major effort to assist ARMDI marks a coming of age for the Jewish emigres, about 10,000 strong according to Jewish Family Service estimates. The Jews had little when they arrived, escaping reli- gious persecution in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and other republics of the FSU. "I was on the receiving end when I came to this country:' said Tamara Friedman, who arrived with Eugene and their twin daughters, Edita and Gabriella, more than 30 years ago from Lvov (now Ukraine). She appreciates the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's sponsorship. "People gave money to bring us here. We were helped and supported." Today, she owns Tamara's Spa + Wellness while her husband runs his construction business. The Gauzers left Kiev (now Ukraine) in 1978, so their daughter, Lydia, could have a normal Jewish upbringing. The Jewish community helped them settle in Oak Park. Manny Gauzer is vice president of Normac, specializing in the design and manufacturing of precision-grinding machinery. Zoya Gauzer, with her master's in printing technology, worked in the computer industry for more than 20 years. Initially, the idea of Jews from the FSU supporting an organized charity was novel. "There were no charities in Russia:' explained Tamara Friedman. "If you had a friend in trouble, you gave money, naturally, but the Russian people never used to give." As their community prospered, however, many members became interested in giving back to the Jewish community. But where should they place those efforts? The Jews' strong attachment to Israel as a safe haven hinted at the answer. We want to keep you safe and ticket free! I A20 Esther Allweiss Ingber Special to the Jewish News iN . , civertisement 1403740 Eugene and Tamara Friedman Manny and Zoya Gauzer