Letters 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. A Moving Tribute I just wanted to thank you for the fabu- lous coverage of our letter-writing cam- paign ("Writing With Care," Jan. 15, page A14). The article was terrific; I really enjoyed it. The campaign was a phenomenal suc- cess. We had so many different parts of the community joining us and we really had a great response. Schools, the JCC, different synagogues' religious schools and various other organizations within the community contributed a significant amount to the campaign. They were thrilled that they had such an easy yet meaningful way to get involved. It was so heartwarming. One young Temple Emanu-El student in Oak Park wrote, "...Israel has been through so many rough patches, but you as an individual make it possible to keep Israel and your people standing. You yourself are changing the world with your bravery and peaceful courage. Thank you hero, you have changed my life ..." Another Jewish Apartments and Services resident wrote, "... I am worried about you, even if we never met in per- son, you are in my heart, and I'll pray for you every night that our Lord HaShem takes care of you with love and brings you back to your family, your wife or sweetheart, and God should protect you and your dear family..." How much more moving could it get? Thanks again for the great coverage. Partners In Care hopes that the com- munity appreciated the campaign and we are thrilled to have been the ones to make it happen. Rachel Leah Black Partners In Care program coordinator Oak Park Israeli Sacrifices Countless life-threatening decisions face Israeli Defense Forces officers each day. Many involve innocent civilians including children. One recent incident was related to me by my son, Capt. Doron Spielman, who served in Gaza in the past few weeks. As part of a monitoring system, Israeli intelligence has unmanned surveillance objects or drones relaying pictures from Gaza; a rocket launcher could be seen being assembled outside Gaza City. If allowed to fire, it would put Israelis in danger. If it were to be destroyed, there was going to be collateral damage, mean- ing bystanders in Gaza including children would be injured or killed. The decision was made to allow the rocket to fire. Seconds later, an Israeli family eat- ing dinner in Ashkelon, 15 miles from Gaza City, hear a siren blaring a red alert. They had 15 seconds to leave their fourth-floor apartment and get down to the first floor for safety. Thankfully, their lives were spared, but their home and all its contents became a pile of rubble. Everything was destroyed in moments because of a dif- ficult and justifiable decision. This little-known event won't penetrate the global media blitz, determined to por- tray the IDF soldiers as brutal and merci- less; but at least we can be aware of the tough sacrifices that Israelis face each day. Geraldine Spilman Orchard Lake Correction • This is the photo of Lisa Eisen, who wrote the special commen- tary "A Call To Jewish Service" (Jan. 29, page A36). Lisa Eisen Yiddish Limerick War Against Hamas Di Yiddishe Medineh* again must fight Und alle zogn dos is nisht **all right. Yeh***, fighting terror is no fun But mir alle vaysn**** it must be done Mit all your hartz***** and all your might. ** Di Yiddishe Medineh — the Jewish state Und alle zogn dos is nisht — and all say this is not Yeh — yes mir alle vaysn — we all know Mit all your hartz — with all your heart. TS IT AND IT DEFIN FASHIO SEXY THINGS IN OU AT US IN RS AND U CERTAIN TERM BE AMAZ E TIFU LWAYS LIVE FASHIO Rachel Kapen, a West Bloomfield resident, writes Limericks in memory of Martha Jo Fleischmann, the late JN limerick writer. EXCLUSIVE RETAILER 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, enjoyable work envi- ronment 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, outstand- ing Jewish community publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satis- fied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth. OF FASHION'S HOTTEST LABELS 271 WEST MAPLE BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 248.258.0212 TENDERBIRMINGHAM.COM February 5 • 2009 A7