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…A Jewish Renaissance Media Publication DETROIT JEWISH NEWS $1.25 FEBRUARY 15, 2002/ADAR 3, 5762 www.detroitjew • ishn Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg leaves the pulpit to empower kids and their families to fight cancer. …

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…,1111111110w -4 agr7 * Contents A 2001 Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year This Week x 14 Cost Crunch _o Hillel, JAMD to raise tuition significantly; other day schools may follow. 0 O -o td JD Opinion 33 The Inevitable Decision Peace or war? Palestinians must make up their minds. Community 37 Hugs And Kisses No wallflowers when preschoolers visited Fleischman. Spirituality 50 Light The Candles Teens bring Sh...…

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…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK Jews And Politics lla etro Detroit Jews aren't sitting on the sidelines this election year, I'm glad to say. Over the past few months, I've received upwards of a dozen announcements of Jewish candidates for local, state and congressional offices and judge- ships. More, no doubt, will come, especially as the candidate filing deadlines approach in April and May. There's not a flood of announced Jewish candidates yet, but ther...…

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…Hillel, JAMD to raise tuition significantly; increases likely at two other day schools. DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer T wo Detroit-area Jewish day schools have announced sig- nificant tuition increases for the upcoming school year. In late January, Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit (JAMD) each announced tuition and fee increases for the 2002-2003 school year Hillel's top ...…

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…Today, she had to choose between medicine and dinner. Not a decision anyone should have to make. Luckily, there are Jewish Federation partner agencies that can help her — agencies like Jewish Home & Aging Services, Jewish Apartments and Services and Jewish Family Service. But, with growing needs and a tough economy; these community organizations can't ease her burden without you. Help us help others with your gift to Federation...…

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…She said the Oak Park-based Neighborhood Project "does not inter- face well" with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which requires only a 3 percent downpayment. "We require a minimum of 5 percent down and a co-signor even with that amount." Nurenberg said DAP is "on board with several national lenders, includ- ing Rock Financial Group, Chase Manhattan Mortgage, Flagstar Bank, Alternative Lending Group and LoanGiant. "Coming up with a d...…

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…This Week Leaner And Meaner Leaders want a stronger, more active Conservative movement. JULIE WIENER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington, D. C. he Conservative movement is seeking to create a more educated and religiously committed membership, what one rabbi described as "a leaner, meaner Conservative movement." The focus comes as demographic changes — par- ticularly intermarriage — erode the Conservative movement's position as the domina...…

…BUY DIRECT & SAVE...EVERYDAY2 ilies. "An interfaith family striving to create a Jewish home and live by Jewish values has a place in my community," Rabbi Jeret of Palm Beach said. "More and more, interfaith people are coming to me and saying that back East, they were members of Reform temples, but they want to try Conservative now," said Rabbi Goodman of Las Vegas. He allows children of Jewish fathers and non- Jewish mothers to enroll in Hebr...…

…This Week Liberty Vs. Securit y Hot debate expected at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. SHARON SAMBER Jewish Telegraphic Agency individuals and their counsel undermines due process. The directive has the effect of weakening not only the protection of attorney-client privilege, but also the basic right to competent legal counsel altogether. • The detention of immigrants: the resolution says many feel that detaining suspects without ch...…

…Ismel Insiat El Al security official about how the airline is forced to profile its passen- • gers for security reasons. Others say the Jewish community ought to sup- port the administration as much as possible because of the effect of the war on terrorism on Israel. Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, said Jews should rally at Bush's side and not say, We like what you say on Israel and terrorism, but can't support your ant...…

…This Week At A Crossroads Israelis, Palestinians and international community are looking at new directions. DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem A 11-out war — or a return to peacemaking. Both of those options seemed closer this week as Israel and the Palestinians inten- sified their 16-month armed struggle, while would-be negotiators intensified efforts to res- urrect peace talks. The latest escalation in the Palestinian int...…

…rho News Digest EATHERWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Troops Enter Gaza Strip Tel Aviv/JTA — Israeli troops entered the northern and central Gaza Strip in a search for rockets, arms and suspect- ed terrorists. Palestinian sources said five Palestinian policemen were killed in exchanges of fire during the Israeli incursion. In what was described as Israel's biggest operation in Gaza since the intifada began more than 16 months ago, large numbers...…

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…Insight Maak:A`Mab`..:?:iamma'aaaMomada... Ideas & Issues Sanctity Of Life Remember When • From the Jewish News pages for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. . Rabbi Address stresses the importance of making medical decisions in a Jewish context. DEBRA ISAACS Special to the Jewish News A central paradox of faith — how to reconcile the weight of free choice with the inevitability of Divine will — has occupied spiritual thinkers...…

…Where are you? Israel is calling. Our homeland is hurting. Our brothers and sisters are waiting for you with open arms. Travel to Israel has never been more important. More rewarding. You II do things and meet people that will inspire you. Amaze you. This is our third Solidarity Mission in recent months. Ask anyone who has gone and they'll tell you the same story. This is a trip you will never forget. PLEASE JOIN US SOLIDARITY MISSION TO...…

…Opudon Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Dry Bones The Inevitable Decision ith a lot of help from Yasser Arafat him- self, Israel has convinced most people who matter outside of the Mideast that the Palestinian Authority leader is not a credible partner for negotiating a short-term armistice, much less a long-term peace deal benveen the Jewish state and the Palestinian people. Now, it is up to the P...…

…OTHER VIEWS The Root Of Terrorism Philadelphia minor celebrity. He had been a runner t is widely assumed that poverty on the Palestinian national team, com- is a prime factor in motivating peting in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He Palestinian Arabs to become ter- married just three months ago, and his rorists — that material depriva- wife is two months' pregnant." In tion makes young Arabs feel desper- , other words, he had every logical rea- ate...…

…Waiting Out Arafat Washington, D.C. — far less than the offer made by his that Arafat is a lost cause, incapable Israeli negotiators at Camp David he bad news is that in the predecessor at Camp David and of ever playing the role of peacemak- envisioned. If Arafat curbs violence long term, they may be Taba. er. But unlike Sharon, who seems to to their satisfaction, they are pre- waiting for very different If that doesn't happen, Sharon will be...…

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…I, 1 4 INSIDE: Community Calendar 42 Mazel Toy! 44 saes ts,\ aJ There-were no wall owers when preschoolers visited Fleischman residents. DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer R abbi M. Robert Syme, the 81-year-old rabbi emeritus of Temple Israel, turned on the charm recently to make some very young new friends. On Jan. 28, he played grandpa to a class of 4- and 5-year-olds from Congregation Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel's Beth...…

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…Yeshivat Akiva Plans Feb. 24 Open House The Yeshivat Akiva open house program next weekend will include a visit to a typical school day. Parents and students entering any grade from nursery through 12th may attend the event, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Southfield school, 21100 W. 12 Mile, between Lahser and Evergreen. The open house will feature presenta- tions that highlight the Orthodox Zionist school's many areas of learning opportuni...…

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…candy Open Cable TV Airs BBYO Forum ForProspective Kuutergatn, atiFirst Grade Families "B'nai. B'rith Presents" will broad- cast coverage of December's B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Regional Convention at the Jewish Community Center. Opening ceremonies and activi- ties will be aired on cable TV local access channels the week of Feb. 18. The talent show part 1 will be shown the week of Feb. 25, the tal- ent show part 2 the week of March 4,...…

…• (4 Upcoming -Events -Events in Metro Detroit SHABBAT SHALOM Temple Beth El — Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Shabbat, "Men and Shabbat" features Doug Barden, executive director, North American Federation of Brotherhood speaking on "Brotherhood in the 21st Century" • "Education, Spirituality and Religion in Brotherhood" — Saturday, Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon and discussion. $10. RSVP by Feb.14: (248) 851-1100. • "Visions and Progr...…

…PEACE OF MIND Center for New Thinking — Sherwin T Wine, director, presents all lectures unless otherwise indicated. $8 members, $9 guests. Birmingham Unitarian Church, • "Teheran: From the Shahs to the Ayatollahs" — Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • "The Greatest Crusade: The Lion- Hearted and Saladin" — Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies — University of Michigan, Salinger Resource Center, 3040 Frieze Bldg., 1...…

…Co m munity Mazel Toy! cladi for hope Photos by Bill Hansen Twins turn bat mitzvah party into a mitzvah party benefiting kids with cancer. SUSAN TAWIL Special to the Jewish News A s parents, "our objective in bringing children into the world is to make it a better world," said Billy Levin. He and his wife, Joanne, celebrated their twin daughters' bat mitzvah Feb. 10 with a classmate party that reflected this philosophy. About 30 Beth Ja...…

…New Arrivals Jan. 21 Molly (Tannian) and Brad Schneider of Berkley are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Dugan Jakob (D.J.). Excited grandparents are Judi and Joe Schneider of Bloomfield Hills and Michael Tannian of Farmington Hills. Elated great-great-grandmother is Ruth Blumberg of Southfield. D.J. is lovingly named after his maternal grandmother Jelena Kay Tannian. Jan. 20 Nancy and Nossonal Kleinfeldt wel- come with much love ...…

…A VERY SPECIAL EVENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 7:30 PM COminuility Mazel Toy! Co {fee, Cream and the 4 C's HOW TO BECOME A SMART SHOPPER WHEN LOOKING TO BUY A DIAMOND Graduate Gemologists Paul Hering and Donine Drouare will show you how diamonds are graded and valued using the international formula known as the 4C's. You'll also receive a certificate redeemable for $100 Off any engagement ring or major diamond purchase. Space is limited. ...…

…is Rae Klempner. Lily is also the grandchild of the late Rochelle Blum and the great-grandchild of the late Lillian and Hyman Feldman. Lily attends Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield, where she enjoys softball, acting, dancing, music and basketball. Volunteering at Yad Ezra in Oak Park was one of her mitzvah projects. Michelle Wesley Sadler, daughter of Wendy and James Sadler and sister of Samantha and Frankie, will read from the Torah a...…

…k4. Mazel Toy! Engagements MERON-MUSIC R onda and Ken Music of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their 0 0 daughter Julia Music to Ido Meron, son of Miriam and Gad Meron of Moledet, Israel. Julia is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester with a bache- lor's degree in elementary education. She has spent much of her free time educating the community about HIV prevention. Ido was an Israel national champi- on s...…

…Engagements HOFING-JAFFE FRANKLIN-PARADISE S baron and Michael Jaffe of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Alyse to Nevin Jay Hofing, son of Tybie and Jack Abrams of Ewing, N.J. Lauren received her bachelor of sci- ence degree in food and nutrition from Michigan State University. After graduation, she served in the Peace Corps in Sao Tome e Principe. Nevin is a graduate of Rider University in Law...…

…Y,* Ke • High school teens bring the Shabbat table to young students. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer T 2/15 2002 50 candles. Classmate Golda Rosenstein, 16, of Oak Park called upon one of the children to demon- strate how to light Shabbat candles and say the blessing. Led by Baila Lax, 16, of Texas, students painted their own Shabbat candlesticks. Pleased with the result of the event, Amzalak's hope is to bring what she describes...…