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middle class.
Beyond the economic issues, of course
other issues are important, too. We need
the right balance between defense and
offense against the Iranian regime, until it
eventually crumbles. We need sustainable
borders between ourselves and the
Palestinians. We need the right formula
for integrating haredim (ultra-Orthodox)
into the army and work force while
having zero tolerance for discrimination
and incitement against them.
In what ways did your
experiences in Jewish Detroit
impact your current endeavors
in Israel?
Again, hugely. The Jewish education
and environment in Detroit is superb, for
those who want it. The warmth of the
community is amazing. So many people
I meet (who are not from Jewish Detroit)
have lost contact with friends and family
friends from childhood. Not so for us.
For me — and for many others, I'm
sure — it's amazing how much those
connections are strong and alive.
...And how can anyone talk about
the impact of a Detroit childhood
without talking sports? I still follow
our teams. I think most of us do. It
sounds superficial, but it's a huge tie to
Detroit. That Lions comeback against the
Cowboys was unbelievable.
How would you size up the
most important issues that
Israel must address?
I'm in the camp that believes the
economic and cost of living issues are
paramount. Economic concentration
threatens to bring us an oligarchy like
Russia's — with all of the social and
political consequences. And the erosion
of Israel's middle class is an existential
threat. Israel has survived for 65 years
with a tough security situation. But Israel
cannot survive a single day without a
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FAMILY RESTAURANT
• Livonia — 19333 Victor Parkway (just E of 1-275-just North of 7 mile) 734-744-5555
• Southfield — Northwestern Hwy At Inkster 248-358-1700
Where do you see the U.S.-
Israel relationship five years
from now?
Israel, the Jewish element is all around
you, so the mental energy can be
directed outward, toward participating
in a wider world.
The former "New Big Daddy's"
is now "Little Daddy's"
More or less where it is today. I think
the relationship may undergo changes,
but over a longer time frame. These
would be primarily due to demographic
trends within the United States,
especially the increase in the percentage
of Americans with no religious affiliation
(who tend to be less supportive of Israel)
and the demographic changes within
American Jewry (of which readers are
very much aware).
• Bloomfield Hills - Woodward At Long Lake 248-647-3400
• Taylor - Eureka Rd At Southland Mall 734-287-8600
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FINE CHINESE DINING
'A wonderful adventure in fine dining" — Danny Raskin
What are your personal goals
over the next decade in Israel?
It's hard to say. For so long, I just
imagined myself being here that aliyah
itself feels like the realization of a dream.
I already feel like I'm in the "world to
come." What more is there to strive for?
Of course, there's lots to strive for.
Professional advancement, personal
happiness. Being involved in the central
debates and processes that will continue
to shape the course and contours of
Israel. And I want to continue to explore,
to read, to debate, to travel.
What would be your
suggestions on the best way
that a Jewish Detroiter could
stay on top of news and policy
decisions in Israel?
Read. Friends in the U.S. sometimes
ask for recommended news sources. I
tell them there's no need. The Internet
has a wealth of good journalism, and
we're in a golden age for English-
language journalism in Israel and the
Jewish world. Part of the process is
finding the sources for yourself, diving in.
It reminds me of my third grade
teacher at Hillel, Mrs. Tzeel. Sometimes
one of us would tell her he or she
couldn't do something. Mrs. Tzeel
wagged her finger and leaned forward.
She stared straight at us and switched
from Hebrew to English: "Where there
eez eh weeel, there eez eh wayyy...."
If someone wants to keep up with
events in Israel, s/he will find a way.
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Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner
Catering and carryout available
Gift certificates
27925 Orchard Lake Rd., North of 12 Mile, Farmington Hills
248-489-2280
www.honghuafinedining.com
18713
Restaurant
Italian Cuisine
248.476.0044
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and get the second 1/2 off
1 5 % off
total food bill
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Not good with any other coupon.
Not good on holidays. One coupon per couple. Up to $30
Expires 12/15/13
Farmington Hills • Corner of Grand River & Haggerty Road
Auburn Hills • 1 1 /
south of the Palace of Auburn Hills
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