Daunted But
Determined
Tenenbaums to continue journey
for justice, lawyer says.
Judith Doner Berne
Special to the Jewish News
e're going to proceed
with the case said attor-
ney Daniel E. Harold
of Morganroth & Morganroth in
Birmingham. "It's a question of how
we do that!'
But Harold's disappointment was
palpable at rejection of the firm's latest
appeal for justice for David Tenenbaum,
the Orthodox Jewish civilian engineer
whom the U.S. Army falsely accused of
spying for Israel in 1997.
"They're crushed:'
he said, referring
to Tenenbaum and
his wife, Madeline,
whom "I've instruct-
ed not to talk to
anyone.
"But they're going
Daniel E.
to persist:' he said, of
Harold
the Southfield par-
ents of four.
Their lawsuit, denied Dec. 20 by the
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in
Cincinnati, charged former Attorney
General John Ashcroft, former Deputy
Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz
and five Army representatives with
improperly invoking the state secrets
defense in a federal civil rights case
begun in 1998.
The Tenenbaums sought damages
of $200 million plus interest, costs and
attorney fees.
The Morganroth & Morganroth legal
team's arguments centered on a July 13,
2008, Department of Defense (DOD)
Office of Inspector General finding that
Tenenbaum was the victim of anti-
Semitism while employed at the Army's
Tank-Automotive and Armaments
Command (TACOM) in Warren.
Tenenbaum "was subjected to
unusual and unwelcome scru-
tiny because of his faith and ethnic
background, a practice that would
undoubtedly fit a definition of dis-
crimination, whether actionable or
not:' according to the report.
The appeals court, while conceding
discrimination, maintained that the
DOD report didn't cover the sealed
Fiber Art Show
At JCC Gallery
The Jewish Community Center of
Metropolitan Detroit's Janice Charach Gallery
will host the exhibit "Not Your Grandma's Fiber
Show" Jan. 16-March 3. It opens 1 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 16, with a patron preview at noon.
The exhibit will highlight avant-garde art
and wearable items to suit every taste. The
exhibit will include works by leading artists
from throughout the country plus fiber art
creations from Eastern Michigan University's
Art Department with guest curator Brooks
Harris Stevens.
Future artists, fiber lovers or those who
simply want a fun afternoon are invited to join
Kathy Shanteau on Wednesday, Feb. 2, to make
their own fiber work of art. The 11 a.m. class
will last three hours, and there is a material
fee. RSVP: (248) 432-5579.
The gallery is open at no charge. Hours
are Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-
4 p.m. The JCC is at 6600 W. Maple Road
in West Bloomfield. For information, visit
www.jccdet.org .
Jewish Senior Life of
Metropolitan Detroit
DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!!
EIGHTY
Save The Date And Nominate! le The Tikkun Olam Award
Induction Sunday, May 15, 2011
WHAT:
David Tenenbaum
documents that asserted the state
secrets doctrine in the earlier trial.
"There is simply no evidence that
the Department of Defense's investiga-
tors even reviewed, let along found
false, the documents that were sub-
mitted under seal to the district court
and this court during the 1998 law-
suit',' the appeals court wrote.
"We find, therefore, that the
Tenenbaums had a full and fair oppor-
tunity to litigate the state-secrets
question during the 1998 lawsuit','
and that the law "bars re-litigation of
that question in the present case the
appeals court said, echoing the 2009
ruling of U.S. District Court Judge
Robert H. Cleland in Detroit.
Harold said the attorneys will contact
agencies such as the Anti-Defamation
League and the Simon Wiesenthal
Center, both of which filed briefs back-
ing the Tenenbaums' appeal, before tak-
ing further legal action.
Discussions are expected to involve
whether to appeal the current case
to the U.S. Supreme Court and/or to
file another lawsuit based on new
evidence that couldn't be used in the
Cincinnati appeal.
Tenenbaum, who was cleared of all
charges a year after his home was raid-
ed by the FBI during Shabbat in 1997,
continues to work at TACOM where he
has top security clearance, but says he
doesn't have the opportunity to work
on meaningful projects. 1
Eight Over Eighty — The Tikkun Olam Award
Eight Over Eighty is an annual event at Jewish Senior Life of
Metropolitan Detroit that honors eight senior adults, eighty
years or older, who have dedicated their time, talents and lives to
our community.
WHY
To recognize eight senior adults for their lifetime achievements
WHEN:
Sunday, May 15, 2011, BRUNCH 11:00
WHERE: Congregation Shawn Zedek, Southfield, Michigan
Nominations are due by January 24, 2011.
Do you know
Now to Nominate:
Write or email JSL describing the
a deserving
worthiness of the nominee. Please
older adult who...
include (as applicable):
• Is at least 80 years old?
• Has been a long-standing
volunteer in the community?
• Is active or volunteering today?
• Is dedicated to maintaining
strong Jewish values?
• Is an inspiring leader or mentor
in the community?
Honorees will be inducted in the
Senior Adult Jewish Hall of Fame at a
community brunch held on May 15th
during Older American's Month.
Proceeds go to:
The JSL Quality of Life Fund,
which enriches the lives of our
residents.
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JEWISH SENIOR LIFE
• Name and age of nominee
• Duration of volunteer
• Involvement in Jewish organizations
and causes
• Leadership positions held
• Current accomplishments
• Letters and newspaper articles
supporting nominee's
accomplishments
• Explain how the nominee's long-
standing activities exemplify a
commitment to the Jewish value of
Tikkum Olam (Repairing The World).
Mail or email nominations to:
Eight Over Eighty
Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit
6710 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Or nominate on line at:
www j shit org
Email: jscott@jslmi.org
Jamie Scott, Resource Coordinator
(248) 592-1144
January 6 2011
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