metro e a 140111Ws Second-Degree from page 16 HOME AWAY FRON1HOM One lucky winner will receive one round trip ticket to Israel Join us Pre-Walk for a Run! • Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper said the jury based its ver- dict on the physical evidence pre- sented during the trial rather than on emotion. She said the only cause for Layne's actions seemed to be her resolve to keep her grandson from leaving. "The case was truly a tragedy all around," Cooper said. "I can't begin to fathom what the family is feel- ing!' The Hoffmans were scheduled to come to Michigan two weeks after Jonathan's murder to attend his gradu- ation. His mother planned to rent an apartment so she could help her son complete the remainder of his proba- tionary period and explore options for the future. He had been accepted to Eastern Michigan University, but had not decided whether he was going to attend. courtesy of El Al Airlines, the official airline of the Walk For Israel. Raffle will be conducted the day of the walk and announced the same day. Must be present to win. Walk for ra I 2Elnei 00'21 Michael Hoffman described his son as a "brilliant, creative individual" with an extraordinary aptitude for computers and a passionate interest in nutrition, vitamins and dietary supple- ments. "But for his presence of mind, incred- ible strength and amazing bravery, this defendant may have actually gotten away with murder; Hoffman said. Layne will be sentenced on April 18 by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris, who presided over the trial. Layne was also convicted of a felony firearms charge, which carries a mandatory two-year sentence in addition to the sentence for the second-degree murder convic- tion. According to sentencing guide- lines, Layne could face at least 14 years in jail, which means she would be almost 90 years old by the time she is released. ❑ Playing With Friends 20th Anniversary of Federation's 1993 Michigan Miracle Mission I! Akiva basketball players bond — on and off the court. FREE Kosher Lunch Celebrating All Michigan Miracle Missions- Participants Come Walk for Israel! • 8:00 am - Run starts (from Temple Shir Shalom) • 10:30 am - Walk Programs Start/Open to the Public • 11:00 am - Lecture by Steven Pomerantz, Associate Executive Director of JINSA (Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs), former Assistant Director of the FBI • 12:00 pm - Kosher Lunch (no charge) DETROIT • 1:00 pm - Walk Starts JEWISH NEWS Community-wide Event Hosted by Temple Shir Shalom (3999 Walnut Lake Rd., corner of Proud Sponsor Orchard Lake and Walnut Lake Rd.) Convenient nearby parking & shuttle service available. 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It was an experience of a life- time:' Kresch, 15, of Oak Park, is a mem- ber of the Akiva Hebrew Day School girls' varsity basketball team that participated in the Feb. 7-10 Robert M. Beren Academy Invitational Tournament. The Southfield school's Lady Pioneers, coached by Heather Meyers, joined more than 100 student athletes from other U.S. day schools for bas- ketball, bonding and Jewish program- ming with Beren students. Along with Kresch, the Akiva team included co-captains Shira Movsas of Southfield and Jamie Rashty of West Bloomfield, both 17; Ilana Sherizen of Huntington Woods and Alyssa Adler and Gabriella Katz, both of Southfield, all 15; and Menucah Bluth and Wendy Kelman, both 14 and from Southfield. "In a 'round-robin' style tourna- ment, the Lady Pi's fought a valiant effort, but were unable to secure a playoff position," said Lisa Parshan, Akiva's Early Childhood Center direc- tor, who accompanied the team. "The invitational included home hospitality for players, coaches and chaperones as well as full meals throughout the tournament and Shabbat. The teams showed excellent sportsmanship and were both cheered on by others, and cheered on other teams. A huge shout-out to Shira Movsas, who won the obstacle-course skills challenge. We can't wait until next year:' Movsas described the trip as "an amazing experience. I, along with my team, had a blast and made many new friends:' she said. "From the welcom- ing community to the well-planned Shabbaton, we all enjoyed every minute. There is nothing like playing basketball with several other Jewish schools in the middle of winter — in 70-degree weather:' ❑