SH

Front Lines

.ANCE

DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

DIGEST

theJEWISHNEWS.com

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

Bagels And •••

S

Business Offices

ing sure that it is understood or
ure, the title caught
mentally grasped.) Keep your
your eye because
valuables in a lockbox and they
you are so fixed on
are safer than under a mattress.
food. Well, that's not a bad
(Of course, the whole thing may
thing, but I had in mind
be swiped, but that's a chance
drawing your attention to a
to take.) Then again, if you tend
homophone: locks.
to lose things like keys, you may
• Hair. A mere tress or curl
end up calling on a locksmith
or ringlet may be described
to aid you in this time of dis-
as a lock of hair.
tress.
• Security. In school, lock-
Sy Ma nello
• Shipping. The enclosed
ers take combination locks.
Edito rial
chambers of water in canal
When closing a business, the
Assis tart
are wonders to enjoy. Be sure
owners make sure everything
to experience the Soo Locks or the
is under lock and key. Criminals are set
great Panama Canal. It is not unusual to
to the lockup (jail) and we can only hope
express awe at the marvel of engineering
that it is permanent. (On the other hand,
if you lockdown something, you are mak- that these structures represent.

Book Fair Briefing

Former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.
Sheldon Schwartz, left, of Novi
is shown with Col. Jack Jacobs,
one of two living Jewish Medal of
Honors winners. They were togeth-
er on Nov. 10 at the Jewish Book
Fair at the West Bloomfield JCC.
Schwartz is holding Jacobs' book
If Not Now, When?, which Jacobs
signed. Nov. 10 also was the
234th birthday of the U.S. Marine
Corps. Schwartz is a life member
of the Jewish War Veterans of
Michigan's Silverman/Lipshaw/
Hoberman Post 135 and judge
advocate and a life member of the
Marine Corps League, Detachment
162, Northville. He also is a regu-

• Sports. In wrestling, the headlock is a
formidable hold to get on an opponent. In
diving, if you go too deep or try to come
up too fast, you may to be put into an air
lock for decompression purposes.
• Crafts/hobbies. The avid sewer or
knitter is aware of the handy lock stitch.
If a sweater starts to unravel, you may
want to employ this technique and thus
save your garment.
Well, I do not want to lock horns with
any of you who may take exception to
one of my definitions or feel that I have
not included your favorite locks. As usual,
I do not ask that you take all I say lock,
stock and barrel. Merely lock on to the
idea of the fun of words and have a go at
it yourself. E

ECO t ,_, Judaism

Conservation Tips

Bathroom
• If the toilet is not a low-flush design, drop
two quart plastic bottles filled with water in
the tank.

• Reduce the number of toilet flushes.

lar volunteer at the VA Hospital
in Ann Arbor. In 2004, he earned
the Humanitarian Award from the
JWV and the Chapel of the Four
Chaplains, Philadelphia.

Quotable

"Your dedicated commitment to the IDF soldiers
makes a tremendous difference to their lives; not
only does your involvement contribute to their
wellbeing, but it also provides an invaluable boost
to their morale. Knowing that you care has a big
impact on our soldiers, who are often faced with
extremely challenging situations."

— Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in a letter to

the Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, which held its

• Catch warm-up water from showers and
use on gardens.

November 26 • 2009

iN

creative@thejewishnews.com
Creative Director: Deborah Schultz

Production By VERTIS INC.

Site Manager: Scott Drzewiecki
Designers: Jeffrey Meyer, Pam Sherevan, Michelle Sheridan

Editorial

Editor: Robert A. Sklar
rsklar@thejewishnews.com
Associate Editor: Alan Hitsky
ahitsky@thejewishnews.com
Story Development Editor: Keri Guten Cohen
kcohen@thejewishnews.com
Arts Editor: Gail Zimmerman
gzimmerman@thejewishnews.com
Senior Writer: Shelli Liebman Dorfman
sdorfman@thejewishnews.com
Senior Columnist: Danny Raskin
dannyraskin@sbcglobal.net
Columnists: George Cantor, Robin Schwartz, Steve Stein

Copy Team:
Senior Copy Editor: David Sachs
dsachs@thejewishnews.com
Copy Team Assistant: Sy Manello
smanello@thejewishnews.com

Platinum:
Executive Editor: Gail Zimmerman
gzimmerman@thejewishnews.com
Contributing Editor: Lynne Konstantin
lkonstantin@thejewishnews.com

Young Adult Advisory Board

Gayle Friedman Gold, Jordan Glass, Robin Schwartz,
Brad "Bubba" Urdan

Published by: Jewish Renaissance Media
Chairman: Michael H. Steinhardt
President/Publisher: Arthur M. Horwitz
ahorwitz@renmedia.us
Chief Operating Officer: F. Kevin Browett
kbrowett@renmedia.us
Controller: Craig R. Phipps
Editorial Director: Robert A. Sklar
IT & Circulation Director: Deanna Spivey

Fulfillment

• Use 100 percent, post-consumer recycled
toilet paper and tissue.

Departments

• Reuse spray bottles and dish soap con-
tainers by refilling them.

Jewish Thought On The Environment
"Bless the LORD, 0 my soul. 0 LORD my
God, Thou art very great; Thou art clothed
with glory and majesty."

— Psalms 104:1

Please contact Michigan Coalition on the
Environment & Jewish Life for global warm-
ing presentations: (248) 642-5393, ext. 7,
or mi-coejl@jfmd.org .

Source: MI-COEJL. copyright 2009

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 advocat-
ing positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. We desire to create and maintain a challenging, caring, enjoyable work environment that encourages creativity and innova-
tion. 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 com-
munity publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satisfied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth.

8

Creative Services

• Turn off water while brushing teeth and
shaving.

13th annual gala dinner on Oct. 28 in Southfield.

Our JN Mission

Customer Service Asst.: Jan Shain
Billing Coordinator: Pamela Turner
Collections Analyst: Hazel Bender

circulationdesk@thejewishnews.com
Customer Service Manager: Zena Davis

General Offices: 248-354-6060
Display Advertising: 248-354-6060
Fax: 248-304-0032
Circulation: 248-351-5174
Classified Advertising: 248-351-5100
Fax: 248-304-0049
Deadline: Monday, 4 p.m.: Editorial
Fax: 248-304-8885
Deadline: All public and social announcements must
be typewritten and received by noon Tuesday, nine
days prior to desired date of publication.

Subscriptions:
1 year
2 years
3 years
1 year out-of-state
2 years out-of-state
Per year foreign

$69
$129
$155
$96
$180
$152

Detroit Jewish News
29200 Northwestern Highway
Suite 110
Southfield, MI 48034
©copyright 2009 Detroit Jewish News

