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Don't Use Liberalism
To Excuse Terrorism
On a recent trip to New York, I heard
Peter Gelb, the executive director of
the Metropolitan Opera. He was com-
menting on his decision to perform the
Death of Klinghofer and the discontent
it caused in the Jewish community,
especially with the Anti-Defamation
League.
Mr. Gelb thought it appropriate
and important to present opera that
is current and pertinent. This opera's
composer, John Adams, had stated that
he had wanted to show the humanis-
tic side of what complete desperation
can lead to. He suggested that the
Palestinian terrorists that pushed a
wheelchair-bound Jewish American off
a ship they had commandeered was an
example of what people can be driven
to do when they are desperate.
A few days later, I visited the 9-11
Memorial Museum. Upon entering, I
was greeted with the words inscribed
on the wall that the destruction of the
World Trade Center was an act caused
by Islamic extremists. Another section
of the museum was devoted to the his-
tory of the Islamic Brotherhood and
their early act of defiance in the assas-
sination of Anwar Sadat. This display
continued to show the spread of Islamic
terrorism and the brutality of Hamas,
Hezbollah and Al Qaida. No excuses
or explanations were offered in the

Singing Rabbi Plans
Family Chanukah Concert
Adat Shalom Synagogue and the PJ
Library are present-
ing musician and
author Rabbi Joe
Black for a family
Chanukah concert
at 1 p.m. on Sunday,
Dec. 14, at the
Farmington Hills
Rabbi Joe
shul.
Black
Black is one of the
most popular Jewish
contemporary artists in the U.S. With
children, he is energetic, surprising
and dynamic. Adults appreciate his
superb musicianship, powerful song-
writing and sense of spiritual aware-
ness.
Tickets may be purchased for $5/
person online at jewishdetroit.org/
events. There will be an $8/person
charge (cash) at the door. Children 2

museum for the causes of these acts of
barbarianism.
How unusual that within a few days,
the Metropolitan Opera in the Upper
West Side of the city offered possible
explanations for the killings of inno-
cents while the museum in Lower
Manhattan presented the history and
facts as they occurred without excuses.
Whom was Ito believe?
I might suggest that adversity and
desperation should be used to teach
understanding and the pursuit of peace.
Within the Islamic world, however,
adversity and desperation have been
perpetuated to serve the purpose of
teaching hatred, enlisting martyrs to
kill for the cause of Islam and promot-
ing barbarianism over modernity.
Liberalism and artistic license cannot,
and should not, be allowed to minimize,
rationalize and excuse terrorist acts.

and under are free.
Reservations for a noon latke lunch
may also be made online.

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Jewish Occupational Intern (JOIN)
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Your Legal
Issues

Each Shabbat, my family of four gen-
erations, along with the entire congre-
gation, is inspired by his teaching and
good nature.
Everyone speaks about the impor-
tance of a "good name"; the name of
Rabbi Aaron Starr fulfills that desire.

Leonard P. Baruch
Southfield

President Is Praised For
Action On Immigration
This is a historic and beautiful day
because of President Obama. He is a
courageous man who has transformed
the lives of millions of people in the
most profoundly liberating way.
I couldn't be prouder of him and the
executive action he issued on immigra-
tion reform.

Jill Farber-Bramson
West Bloomfield

Alden M. Leib
Bloomfield Hills

Rabbi Starr Is A Blessing
To Cong. Shaarey Zedek
Thank you for your recent article intro-
ducing Rabbi Aaron Starr and his lov-
ing family to the Jewish community.
We at Congregation Shaarey Zedek
are the beneficiaries of his wisdom,
teaching and compassion. His presence
is truly a blessing to the entire Jewish
community.

Ask Attorney
Ken Gross
about...

Correction

In "A Selfless
Soul" (Nov.
27, page 20),
the wrong boy
was identi-
fied as the
young Aryeh
Kupinsky. This
is the correct
photo.

Aryeh Kupinsky

Jan. 30.
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Donations Sought For
Families Of Shul Attack
A donation site has been established
to provide food and support to
families victimized by the synagogue
attack in Har Nof, Jerusalem.
Donations can be made online
at the website www.helpharnof.
com . Also checks (with the memo
"Help Har Nof") can be mailed to
Congregation Ohr Hachaim, Help
Har Nof, 708 Lanett Ave., Apt 1F, Far
Rockaway, NY 11691.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Tax receipts will be sent from
Congregation Ohr Hachaim. For fur-
ther information, contact
helpharnof@gmail.com .

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