Front Lines JEWISH RENAISSANCE DIGEST DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JNonline.us Advertising Sales Publisher/President Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@renmedia.us Sales Director: Keith Farber kfarber@renmedia.us Account Executives: Ann G. Abrams, Jan Haskell, Melissa Litvin, Heidi Martin, Rick Nessel, Dharlene Norris Senior Sales Assistant: Kim Metzger Don't Take Any Wooden Shoes Business Offices E Creative Services ver since they came with $24 of trinkets and purchased New York, the Dutch have played a part of American history. So much so that they have left permanent marks on the language. Believe me, you do not want to be in Dutch, in trouble or disfavor. You could try to go unnoticed by changing your look (not exactly incog- Sy Manello nito, but a change) Editorial and go for a Dutch Assistant bob. This hairdo gives you bangs Teacher Plaudits Rivkah Nachlas of Southfield is a Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award win- ner, Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education of Metropolitan Detroit announced. Nachlas has been a kinder- garten teacher at Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield and Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills for 16 years. She has a B.A. in Hebrew letters from the Midrasha of Detroit. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jewish Life Network/ and straight hair that covers the ears. Of course, such a new "look" may not be your thing and it might send you to seek Dutch courage, what you feel as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages. If you are "feeling no pain," you may have a problem entering your home if it should be sporting a Dutch door. Since this opens either on the top or the bot- tom, you could be in for a nasty fall. Your actions could provoke a friend to treat you as if he were a Dutch uncle; and the rebuke you receive, both blunt and stern, would be for your own good. The next time you go out with a new acquaintance, you may consider going Dutch or Dutch treat: You each will pay your own way. I would not suggest that you go to a Dutch auction; it could be Steinhardt Foundation present the annual honor. It recognizes, honors and supports outstanding Jewish educators in North America. Recipients receives $1,000 in cash, $1,500 toward professional devel- opment and a trip to Washington, D.C., for an awards seminar in conjunction with the United Jewish Communities' General Assembly. Nachlas is president of the Chabad of North Oak Park Sisterhood and the mother of nine children. — Robert Sklar, editor Quotable "It is the duty of the Jewish leadership around the world to speak out against racism in any form, even when it emanates from Israel. There can be no tolerance for elected officials who incite against minorities and propagate racism anywhere and under any circumstance. Out of a sense of moral responsibility and credibility, Jewish leaders across the globe must take a strong and consistent stand against racist policies and values promoted by the far right in Israel. The disturbing trends that we are witnessing in Israel threaten to undermine Israel's democratic founda- tions and are contrary to universal human rights values and basic Jewish principles." — Gila Orkin, director of international relations, Association for Civil Rights in Israel. Quoted by JTA in "Jews should confront racism in Israel, too," June 23. a costly date. The items' prices start out high and are lowered in increments until a buyer is found; but how well are you tuned to waiting for a good price? May I suggest that you make a nice dinner. You could prepare something suc- culent in a Dutch oven. End the repast with a Dutch apple pie, and you're all set. To decorate the table, give some consideration to Dutchman's breeches (a spring bloom that has pink, double- spurred flowers) or Dutchman's pipe (a hardy, woody vine with U-shaped flowers and a pouch-like base). Well, the next time you are in the Big Apple, be sure to pay homage to Peter Stuyvesant and his ilk both for their great purchase and the additions to our lan- guage. El ECO Judaism Conservation Tips Spring And Summer • For larger gardens, consider drip irriga- tion or gray water systems. • Limit use of power mowers. • Refuel power equipment in cooler weather or during the cooler part of the day. • Grass roots grow to the same depth as the height of the grass blades. For a healthier, weed-free lawn, keep the blade height to at least three inches. This shades the grass, preventing weed growth. • Once cut, leave grass clippings on lawn for nutrients. Or add lawn clippings to compost. • Plant trees to absorb CO2 and to pro- vide shade. • Plant fruit trees and organic gardens. Please contact Michigan Coalition on the Environment & Jewish Life for global warming presentations: (248) 642.5393 ext. 7, mi-coejl@jfmd.org or www.mi-coejl. org . 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