Letters 0. WOM E N'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 Y. Technion's Role It is always stirring to see the Detroit Jewish community, in all its diverse expressions, come together to dem- onstrate its absolute, unwavering support for Israel. I am very proud to count many of those attending the Jan. 8 rally at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield as my friends and even role models ("Yes, Israel!" Jan. 15, page Al2). I am very proud of the work we do together, day after day, year after year, to improve the lives of Jews here, in Israel and around the world. I listened to Gershon Kedar, deputy consul general of Israel for the Midwest, describe the equipment used by the Israel Defense Forces to maximize the effectiveness of their operations while minimizing, as much as possible, the harm to the civilian population of Gaza. And as he described the unmanned drones, the sensors for detecting tunnels, the satellite imag- ery, I felt especially proud to repre- sent the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, where many of these devices and technologies were first developed, along with medical devic- es and protocols for treating those IDF soldiers wounded in combat. Many of these technologies are being used in the daily fight against terror- ism beyond Gaza and throughout the world. As president of the Detroit Chapter of the American Technion Society, I commend all those who are guided by a steadfast vision of a safe, secure Israel and a better world for all and extend my admiration to those work- ing tirelessly to make that vision a reality. Scott Leemaster, president American Technion Society Detroit Chapter Farmington Hills Still The Inventor In the late 1950s, a much-younger Stan Ovshinsky (with a moustache!) and his late wife, Iris, were guests of Branch 7, Labor Zionist Alliance (today's Ameinu) at the Labor Zionist Institute at Schaefer and Seven Mile in Detroit. Muni Mark, who was the director of LZI, invited the Ovshinskys to speak. Stan presented his inventions of the future: all kinds of ideas to do away with the need for electric power and gas power. His mind was unbeliev- ably fast. We were fascinated because everything seemed so impossible. But I could see from the IN article ("The Energy Of Business:' Jan. 8, page C5) that many of the things he talked about at our meeting are now happening in everyday life. CLOTHING COLLECTIONS ACCESSOR1E HANDBAGS SHOES Dena Greenberg Southfield Elusive Peace Hamas has unequivocally pledged in their charter to destroy Israel and replace it with a Palestinian state. Generations of Palestinian school- children have been indoctrinated to hate Jews. Palestinian militants use their own women and children as human shields by placing their mili- tary operations at schools, mosques, hospitals and in residential neighbor- hoods. Palestinians have indiscriminately fired over 7,000 Katyusha and Kassam rockets from Gaza at civilian targets in Israel, intending to kill and injure as many Israeli women and children as possible. Israel has not only the right to defend its citizens but a responsibility to do so. If Palestinians want peace, they can start by recognizing Israel's right to exist. No nation should be expected to make peace with a neigh- bor bent on their destruction. Furthermore, until Palestinian leaders place the interests of their citizens ahead of killing Jews, peace will remain nothing more than a fairy tale. Raymond Dubin 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. 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. TE NDER 271 WEST MAPLE DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM 248.258.0212 MON DAY-SATU R DAY 10-6 tenderbirmingham.com January 22 • 2009 1 450880 A7