frontlines >> 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 email. The JN Should Focus On Letters Uniting Community Over the past year, I have read the most vitriolic, divisive and disturbing postings to the "Letters to the Editor" section in the Detroit Jewish News. Your publication is doing a dis- service by further dividing the Jewish community. Yes, you should pres- ent different respectable views, but your overall mission should be to bring the diverse Jewish community together by emphasizing our com- mon bonds. I see many articles and initiatives about relations with other commu- nities but very few about bringing together the different Jewish commu- nities within Detroit. It is time for the Detroit Jewish News to refocus and stop sowing the seeds of distrust by publishing letters which seek to inflame rather than to build our community. David C. Sloan Huntington Woods 11111111111 111' 11 Your Financial Issues T he Jewish News is launching a new feature called "Soapbox." It's a phone number where readers can call in their opinions on a story, an issue of the day — or give a shout-out to someone in the community who deserves some kudos. All you have to do is dial up (248) 351-5146, say your city of residence and start talking. The best Soapbox comments will be featured in each week's Points of View section. ❑ Why Did Tamarack Keep Staffer At Camp? I cannot be the only person who is outraged that a counselor was allowed to work at fam- ily camp after he allegedly hit a kid at camp. ("Tamarack Staffer Arrested In Canton; Charges unrelated to time spent a camp, says Tamarack director; Feb. 21, page 12). I am upset that Tamarack knew there was a problem with this counselor and allowed him to work at camp in January. I trusted him to watch my two small kids. More than being worried about one coun- selor, I am worried about the system that allowed him to stay in contact with children after he was a known threat to children. 141''* Eric Schofield at an IDF base in Israel Volunteers For Israel An IDF Morale Booster I recently made my first trip to Israel, volunteering for three weeks with the Volunteers for Israel/Sar-El program. It was an incredible experience. I could have gone to Israel just as a tourist, but I would never have gained the great experience that I did. I learned a lot about Israel and the Jewish people, and I was also able to meet and live with some very nice volunteers and Israel Defense Forces soldiers, which made my trip a lot more personal and educational. It was also great when other volun- teers helped out as tour guides dur- ing the weekends. While the living conditions were not those of a five-star hotel, they Ask Attorney Ken Gross about... were more than adequate. Being part of a team with the same purpose of supporting and lending a hand to Israel was very satisfying. Especially when you get the feedback from the IDF soldiers of how appreciative they were for the support. It is definitely a morale booster for them to see that they are not alone in this world. After my three weeks with Sar-El, I spent my last five days in Jerusalem as a tourist. I am looking forward for the opportunity to go again. 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