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Barak said a "special regime" would oversee arrangements for the Old City, the Mount of Olives and the City of David. The JN stands resolutely again- ist any division of Jerusalem, reunited in the 1967 war. As the solemnity of Yom Kippur nears on Friday, Sept.10, we urge the Israeli government to think twice before relinquishing any part of the eter- nal capital of the Jewish people. G'mar chatimah tovah. May you be sealed for a good year. And Shabbat shalom! — Robert Sklar, editor Expires 12/31/2010 — — 734.973.7777 I www.ductz.com Eta undersigned are Democrats, Rep ils and. Ingigpentients conservatives and liberals. So our views on a range of issues are not necessarily in synch. On one issue, however, we all agree: a close US-Israel relationship is in the profound interest of this country and is indispensible to Israel's security. We also agree that our congressman, Gary Peters, has proven himself a supporter of the pro-Israel agenda at a level exceeding even our high expectations. When Israel defended its citizens' security by stopping the Turkey- based flotilla's effort to open a sea lane to Gaza, Gary Peters was among the first members of congress to react publicly. He condemned the "puzzling" instant international criticism, and was "incredulous" at the UN Security Council's convening of emergency session. Gary then insisted on co-authoring a bi-partisan letter to President Obama urging continued American support of Israel's right to self-defense and questioning the flotilla's humanitarian pretense. His letter garnered the signatures of 338 House colleagues. Not surprisingly, Gary Peters' support of Israel during the myriad other challenges she's faced since January of 2008 - from the infamous Goldstone Report, to Iran's pursuit of nuclear capability to the imperative of resolving periodic disagreements with our country in private — has been equally impressive. Even within the context of a strongly pro-Israel congress, Gary has demonstrated leadership on the pro-Israel agenda at an exceptional level, one which for a freshman can only be described as extremely rare. For this Congressman Gary Peters has our admiration and our gratitude. Marc Weinbaum Ed Levy, Jr Jane Sherman Jim Bellinson David Victor Hannan Lis Ron Klein 6 September 9 • 2010 Sanctifying God I am writing in praise of Senior Writer Shelli Liebman Dorfman's beautiful article about the sports teams putting on tefillin before competing: "Kippot and Caps" (Aug. 19, page 60). When the article came out, some friends from West Bloomfield enthusiastically insisted I get hold of a IN, no matter what it took! And they were right. It was worth the effort. My favorite line that you wrote so eloquently was "... donned a uniform of a different sort that stressed that they are really all on the same team." That message is the spine of Chabad. We are really all on the same team. Our essence, our souls, are all part of the same God. The article you wrote sanctifies the name of God in public and that is a very worthwhile accomplishment for the Jewish News. R. Deitsch Brooklyn N.Y. Tourney Kudos The Pitch for Israel charity softball tournament held on Aug. 29 at Drake Park in West Bloomfield was an innovative event for our community [related story: page 16]. Kudos to organizers Adam Blanck and Benjy Gordon, and all who worked with them to plan this day. Our Jewish community and community at large donated money and goods; our young Jewish community organized teams; and our greater community of friends and family came out to support them and the charity. How fun it was to see our 20- and 30-somethings, our rabbis, our Federation president and others hav- ing a great time playing baseball and the rest of us shmoozing and cheering. I believe this was only the "First Annual Pitch for Israel Charity Softball Tournament." Looking for- ward to next year and helping to sus- tain and grow this event. Davide Robinson Franklin Correction • In "Giving Back" (Sept. 2, page 90), Jo Rosen Strauz of West Bloomfield can be reached to purchase her trib- ute art cards showing tales of those touched by cancer at (248) 663-3484. Endorsement Policy The JN will not publish letters that endorse candidates seeking election on Nov. 2, but we invite readers to share their preferences and why at thejewishnews.com/community in our Community Forum. Readers wishing to place endorsement ads in the JN should contact our advertising director, Keith Farber, at kfarber@thejewishnews.com or (248) 354-6060.