frontlines >> letters }low 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. Magen David Adom: Israel's 'Social Iron Dome' Every day, Magen David Adorn, Israel's national "911," emergency medical and ambulance agency and operator of Israel's only blood bank, positively impacts the lives of millions of Israelis. MDA is not government funded, which is why the Dr. John J. Mames Chapter-Michigan Region of American Friends of Magen David Adom has worked so hard, since 1967, to raise more than $34 million for MDA, including nine new ambulances over the last nine months. Kudos to Keri Guten Cohen for her coverage of MDA's work during Operation Protective Edge and to Robert Sklar for his coverage of our recent Sept. 11 gala where the founders of the chap- ter were honored and Professor Shinar, M.D., shared about the great need to build a new underground, fully filtered blood bank to serve all of Israel's people and the Israel Defense Forces. Israel cannot survive without its own safe, secure and sufficient blood supply. This once-in-a-lifetime project will help ensure Israel's national blood supply well into the 21st century. Special thanks also for showcasing the experiences of three of our young adults who served this past summer Leslie Bash as MDA overseas volunteers: Hanna Berlin, Teddy Sallen and Ben Cher. For more information on MDNs need for emergency medical equip- ment and supplies, including 100 ambulances for 2015, and the new National MDA Blood Center project, call (877) 405-3913 or contact us at CImmerman@afmda.org . Todah rabah, thank you, to our current supporters and to those who wish to join us and make a difference in the health, security and welfare of all Israelis. Manny Charach, Chair Carl Margulis Immerman, Director Dr. John J. Mames Chapter - Michigan Region of American Friends of Magen David Adorn No More Treif I am continually disgusted with Danny Raskin, in his column, extolling the virtues of restaurants that serve (in particular, last week's issue) sausage, crab cakes and scallops. I am not so naive as to think that modern Jews do not eat treif. However, it is inexcusable that your newspaper continues to print his column, with such religious impro- priety. This has been occurring for many years, yet the editors continue to allow it. He should be instructed not to recommend such foods or restau- Marion Deborah David Freedman Roberts Morrison JCC Honors Community Leaders The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in Oak Park will host "Starry Night" honoring six com- munity leaders on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning with a kosher dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program and entertainment at 8 p.m. The event will honor Leslie Bash, former director of the JCC in Oak Park, who oversaw additions includ- ing the pool, fitness club, playground and day camp; Harriet Berg, longtime dance director at the JCC and founder of the JCC's Festival Dancers and the Young Dancers Guild; Marion Friedman, former director of the Neighborhood Project, who supported concerts in the park, safety days and kosher food fairs; Rhoda Raderman, also a former director of the Neighborhood Ask Attorney Ken Gross about... Your Legal Issues rants that feature them. Henry A. Shevitz, M.D. Bloomfield Hills Editor's Note: Mr. Raskin has been writing a weekly Jewish News column that includes the restaurant scene for 72 years. Correction In the story "Reunited" (page 8, Oct. 16), there was a historical error. The man who became president upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt was Harry S. Truman. 4./ Should I help? Story Update In the week since the story "Cure in the Future?" (page 44, Oct. 16) ran about an Israeli researcher working on a cure for Type 1 diabetes, the cel- lular therapy company, Orgenesis, she is associated with received a patent for the technology supporting its cell- based therapy. The U.S. patent recog- nizes the pioneering work of Dr. Sarah Ferber and the Orgenesis research team that used the technology to suc- cessfully reprogram human liver cells into glucose-responsive, fully func- tional insulin-producing cells. Harriet Berg Rhoda Raderman Project and a founder of Kadima; and JCC board mem- ber David Morrison and his wife, Deborah Roberts, who established the Morrison Family Room at the JCC in Oak Park. A strolling dinner will be hosted by Epic Kosher Catering followed by entertainment from the Alvin Waddles Jazz Trio. Tickets are $125 each or $75 for those 35 years and younger. To order, contact Rosa Chessler at (248) 967- 4030 or rchessler@jccdet.org . All tickets will be held at the door on the night of the event. The JCC is at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park. Proceeds from the event will be used for children's pro- gramming at the JCC in Oak Park. ❑ Yes, if you can. Here is the issue — your relative or close friend has found themselves buried in credit card debt and they have come to you and asked for help — meaning, "Can you loan me the money to pay off the cards?" Whether you can and will help is a personal question for you to answer. I do, however, have a thought. 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