metro >> cover story i_ 011111111____e Call it a "BREEZE" Replaceable Hair • Light • Airy • Affordable • Today's Style • Looks Natural First time clients: I am so sure you will LOVE your new look!!!! I will style a new "BREEZE" just for you. Wear it for 2 days and if you're not completely satisfied Return it absolutely no cost to you!! call 888.569.9898 ASK FOR DONNA training with distinction. Lone Soldiers Diaspora Jews, including Metro Detroiters, sign on to help protect Israel. THE APARTMENT 17125 W. 12 Mile Rd. Expires: 5.31.14 1913670 THE COMMUNITY CHORUS OF DETROIT with the Archdiocesan Chorus of Detroit, the Cantata Academy Chorale, and the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Conductor Sunday, May 18, 4:30 pm q.athedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament 9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202 Commemorating the 16 performances of the Requiem by the prisoners of the Terezin concentration camp in WWII -4/ 175-voice choir and full symphony orchestra Agf Metropolitan Opera-affiliated soloists: Jennifer Barnickel-Fitch, soprano; Irina Mishura, mezzo soprano; Dustin Scott, tenor; and Stephen West, bass Jake Sharfman I Special to the Jewish News CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ultimate unusual act of bravery. They left their suburban lives to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as Lone Soldiers from the United States. A "Lone Soldier" is a term given to IDF soldiers who come from the dias- pora and voluntarily serve in the Israeli military. Generally, they have very little to no immediate family in Israel. Lone Soldiers receive assistance and support from both Nefesh B'Nefesh and Friends of the IDF (FIDF) through their Lone Soldiers Program, which helps these ohm (new immigrants) financial- ly, socially and emotionally during their challenging military service. According to the FIDF, at any given time, there are more than 2,500 young adults serving as Lone Soldiers. Three Detroit-area Lone Soldiers, two present and one just released, share sto- ries about their IDF service in protec- tion of the Jewish homeland. Aaron Goss, 24, West Bloomfield Aaron Goss enlisted in the IDF through the Mahal program (where volunteers do not need to become Israeli citizens) about one year ago and signed up for an 18-month service. He serves in HaTzanhanim, the Israeli paratrooper brigade. His decision to enlist in this unit stems primarily -'1 Introduction by Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press; Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Archdiocese of Detroit; and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Congregation Shaarey Zedek General admission: In advance $35; at door $40; patron additional Tickets & information: www.communitychorusofdetroit.com Questions: info@communitychorusofdetroit.com 1912700 14 may 1 • 2014 Stephanie Horwitz graduated her tank basic from an event he wasn't even alive for, but one that seems so ripe in Israeli history — the 1967 War. It was the paratrooper brigade that took Jerusalem from Jordan in 1967, one of the defin- ing events in Israel and world Jewish history. "My connection with Jerusalem runs deep" Aaron said. "The history and religious significance of the Holy City made me want to join this unit because it might not be 'ours' if it weren't for the paratroopers" It was this exact week during his junior year at Michigan State University when Aaron decided to embark on this unforgettable journey. Studying abroad at Hebrew University, he went on a group trip he will never forget. "We went on a sort of field trip for Yom HaZikaron, which is the day of remembrance for Israel's fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorist attacks, and also Yom HaAtzmaut and, really, my friends and I at that time were just kind of joking about joining the army" Aaron recalled. "But when we went to Har Herzl [military cemetery] and Ammunition Hill, I was overcome with emotion and knew at that moment that once I graduated college, it was a done deal — I was going to join the IDF." Aaron is currently based in Mount Hermon on the Syrian border, where he primarily engages in guard duty and outpost watching. Several times each