Letters WOMEN'S How to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to the JN: 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax (248) 304-8885; e-mail, letters@the jewishnews.com . We prefer e-mail. EUROPEAN & AMERICAN DESIGNER Hadassah's Reach Biennial Boost Thank you so much for highlight- ing the exciting collaboration of the Hadassah Medical Center and the Jerusalem AIDS project, Operation Abraham, whereby male circumci- sion is combating the AIDS pandemic ("Aiding Africa," Nov. 20, page A32). Because Hadassah physicians place a premium on sharing their expertise by training their counterparts in Africa, the positive impact of such a program will multiply exponentially. An additional example of such out- reach is a Pediatric AIDS program in Ethiopia that treats orphans with anti- retroviral therapy and other medical and social services that has resulted in a rapid decline in the orphanage's previously high mortality rate. This is a paradigm that will also be replicated in other communities. These programs reflect Hadassah's dedication to international bridge building through medicine. Indeed, Hadassah physicians are often the first foreign personnel on the ground dur- ing worldwide disasters, such as the 2004 tsumani. We can all take proud in such efforts, which are the personifica- tion of a Judaic core value: tikkun olam (repair of the world). Regarding your article "Hosted By Our Own" (Nov. 6, page A35): Thank you so much for giving us such good publicity for the Women's League for Conservative Judaism's biennial con- vention held last month in Dearborn. I have promised to send a copy to the national leadership as they are anxious to see how well we were supported by our local Jewish newspaper. Judi Schram immediate past president Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah Marjorie Shuman Saulson Franklin CLOTHING COLLECTIONS ACCESSORIES HANDBAGS SHOES Great Work! A fabulous job on the cover story "Defying Dystonia" (Nov. 20, page A13) by Senior Writer Shelli Liebman Dorfman. Thanks. You did us, our son and the disorder proud! Sandy and Chuck Herczeq THE Farmington Hills Corrections • In "Back In Time" (Nov. 27, page A20), the director of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan should have been identified as Aimee Ergas. • The cover story on the Janice Charach Gallery (Nov. 27, page B11) did not include the full name of the late artist Janice Charach Epstein. West Bloomfield Conventional Support Thanks for the great article "Hosted By Our Own" (Nov. 6, page A35). Senior Writer Shelli Liebman Dorfman did a fantastic job writing, as always, and we all appreciate the effort that you put into making this Women's League for Conservative Judaism biennial con- vention, held last month in Dearborn, sound as exciting as it was. It was an inspiring and exciting experience to have convention right here and we were delighted to be the host community. TE NDER Joyce Berlin Weingarten Bloomfield Hills Janice Charach Epstein Our JN Mission The Jewish News aspires to communicate news and opinion that's useful, engaging, enjoyable and unique. It strives to reflect the full range of diverse viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. We desire to create and maintain a challenging, caring, enjoy- able work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We acknowledge our role as a responsible, responsive member of the community. Being competitive, we must always strive to be the most respected, outstanding Jewish community publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satisfied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth. 271 WEST MAPLE DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM 248.258.0212 SUNDAY 12-5 MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-6 THURSDAY til 8 1429660 December 4 • 2008 A7