4111110. 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. Champion Truth, Justice Rabbi Charles Rosenzveig's passing (page A13) leaves a gaping hole in our community, but his life and legacy leave an indelible imprint on human- ity. He exemplified the true calling of a rabbi — to be a teacher. He dedicated his life to teaching about the unfath- omable horrors of the Holocaust and about the power of personal respon- sibility and righteousness to combat evil. I was privileged and honored to be mentored by Rabbi Rosenzveig on projects, most notably to encourage Farmington Public Schools to visit the Holocaust Memorial Center and to include Holocaust education in its curriculum. The most important les- son from the rabbi, my aunt, my late father and the survivor community is that silence is deadly. If we want to ensure that "Never Again" is more than a hollow cliche, we must remain ever vigilant and outspoken in the face of hatreds and libels that threaten our existence. That is why it was critical that many heeded my call to action to respond to a Detroit News article (Dec. 12) about Rabbi Rosenzveig; the article smacked of Holocaust revisionism. The reporter demonstrated reckless disregard for the facts in his Holocaust synopsis. More than 6 million Jews — including Ph million children — were slaugh- tered by the Nazis. The Detroit News grossly minimized the Jewish toll as "hundreds of thousands Reporters and editors so careless with facts need sensitivity training and a course in World War II history. Imagine the outcry if a major newspaper were to misstate the scope of suffering and indignities wrought by slavery. This affront to the memory of the Six Million underscores the need for Holocaust education in public schools. If children are not taught about the Holocaust, they will innocently believe such newspaper articles and perver- sions of history. It is high time Michigan joins the ranks of other states mandating Holocaust education. If Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who recently visited Israel's Yad Vashem, wants to pay meaningful homage to Rabbi Rosenzveig and the mission of the Holocaust Memorial Center (of whose annual dinner she was honor- ary chair), she should take the lead in instituting Holocaust education in our state curriculum. There could be no more enduring memorial to the rabbi than to ensure future generations are taught the truth about the Holocaust so that "Never Again" does not ever become "When Again!" Linda Stulberq Oakland County Rabbi's Light Shines I was privileged to join the Holocaust Memorial Center family as a docent 12 years ago. Immediately after my certification, I was introduced to the executive director, Rabbi Charles Rosenzveig. He informed me that he would answer any questions regarding my education of the Holocaust and the lessons to be learned. He quickly became my mentor. In a short time, I realized that the rabbi was not only knowledgeable, but also extremely wise. His wisdom and scholarly understanding of Torah and Jewish history gave him an immense insight into the quality of life one should constantly seek. Many times, we discussed the Holocaust and how it is still affecting us today. He emphasized that everyone should be compassionate and tolerant. He also was a big proponent of social responsibility. The result was that I endeavored to become not only a better docent, but also a better person. Rabbi Rosenzveig may have passed away last week, but he gave me a light that will continue to shine in his absence. EUROPEAN & AMERICAN DESIGNER CLOTHING COLLECTIONS ACCESSORIES HANDBAGS SHOES THE TE NDER Dr. Stuart Falk, docent Holocaust Memorial Center Zekeiman Family Campus Farmington Hills 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. 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