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…Metro SPECIAL REPORT MORE to the STORY ANenline Federation CEO Robert Aronson Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer T hree empty Starbucks and Caribou Coffee cups populate the desk of Robert Aronson, 54, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit — and boy, does he need the caffeine. A steady stream of meetings and appointments keep him in 1989 - 2006 hyper-gear as soon as he hits his office. He has two phones, a Blackberry and two ea...…
…Metro SPECIAL REPORT "Many of the respondents could have handled the job, but we picked t he person we felt ould be the best. nd, Bob, were we ver right." Full Speed from page 19 sees his giving. And also with Michael Steinhardt in New York, who, besides being somebody I consider a good friend, is also a great Jewish philanthropist. A little rough around the edges sometimes, but I love him. I love both of these guys. "I get to do this a c...…
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…1 Metro NI ' H Israel at58 Israel celebrated its 58th year as a nation on May 3, and we in Southeast Michigan found various ways to celebrate. At Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield, it was with music. In Ann Arbor, it was with an afternoon festival. In West Bloomfield, it was by showing our solidarity on a walk, with flags waving. No matter the venue, our spirits were as sunny as the glori- ous day. Staff Photographers Angie Baan and Armando Rio...…
…Talking Solidarity ... ."Here, we're so lucky to have so much offered to us. There are so many little things that we can do to help Israelis – like raising awareness about the horrible things in their lives. The situation hasn't gotten much better. Through events like this march, I hope more Jews here become inspired to do more for Israel." - Amanda Markowitz, 18, of Commerce "It was absolutely dynamic that the Michigan Jewish community cam...…
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…Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit wishes to express its gratitude for a successful evening honoring Robert P. Aronson on Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day Proceeds from this event will benefit Center youth programs through the new Robert P. Aronson Youth Activity Fund Event Chairs Mary & Jon Aaron Judy & Doug Etkin Nancy & James Grosfeld Jane & Larry Sherman Honorary Committee Ch...…
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…Opinion Greenberg's View . Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. Editorial Academic Anti-Semitism T he political movement that came to be known as neo-conservatism has been closely identified with Jewish writers and academics since its inception in the early 1970s. It was formed in reac- tion to excesses of the New Left. Through their ideas and positions in government, the neo-cons have exerted a strong influence on the nati...…
…I Opinion OTHER VIEWS Bob Aronson: Fund-Raiser, Troop Builder I f today were Day 1 of the Detroit Jewish commu- nity and you sat down to draw up the description of the individual you would envision as the coordinator of its vision, planning and daily affairs — you would be challenged to develop a better description than we find today in our own Bob Aronson, CEO of our Jewish Federation and United Jewish Foundation. We are blessed with worl...…
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…The Attorney Division tury. We have some tough decisions to make to get the job done by 2008." He declared: "We must change or die,' referring to the battle cry he used when he was president and CEO of Mazda five years ago. Fields closed plants, trimmed jobs, intro- duced better products and made Mazda profitable. Ford owns a third of Mazda. Ford has announced the future layoffs of 30,000 employees and closing of seven plants by 2012. The com...…
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…To Life! ON THE COVER • Race for Hunger participants keep up the pace for a good cause. Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer T he weather was perfect and the bagels were fresh as almost 200 people ran, walked, and dashed through the Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills May 7 for a worthy cause. A crowd of 308 registered for the first annual JNCarathon Race for Hunger, which raised money for the Berkley-based Yad E...…
…Dre Hubers, 4, of Ann Arbor heads the pack during the diaper dash. MORE to the STORY iNenl I ne 4, Left: 4 Birthday girl Hannah Plotkin and one of her guests Maddie Hopp-Storey get ready for the run. Hannah invited friends, below, to take part in the Race for Hunger before cake and ice cream at home. And they're neck-and-neck, but Maddie Hopp-Storey crossed the line before her Staff photos by Angie Baan 38 May 11 . 2006 friend ...…
…Top to bottom: Jeff Herman and his son Charlie, 2, enjoy the race and the perfect weather. Steve Tapper, JN Editor Robert Sklar and JN Publisher Arthur Horwitz help distribute medals to the finishers. Israel Friends The newly formed Detroit Young Leadership Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces was represented in New York on March 21 at an FIDF event that raised $10.5 million for Israel's soldiers. Among the guests was Bl...…
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…To Life! SPIRITUALITY Spiritual Enlightenment Scholar reveals power of Book of Ruth at Young Israel event. Rita R. Schreiber Special to the Jewish News E ach year on Shavuot, we read the story of Ruth, an unlikely heroine born into a nation known for spite and unsociability. But Ruth is loyal, loving, and brave, and she is rewarded for her modest greatness. This is the tale of undreamed- of possibilities, of grinding pov- erty and easy w...…
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…To Life South Haven Memories Temple Israel hosts museum display of "Catskills of the West." Suzanne Chessler Special to the Jewish News I Sherman's Dairy to recall a favorite stop for ice cream." Samson remembers friend- ships and romances that developed as part of the resort experience. People from Chicago and Milwaukee fre- quented the area as regularly as Detroiters. "This exhibit was suggested by a member of the Historical Association...…
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…r LT 4 y T i ON Gabe Faber, 12, of Southfield, John: Johnson, 13, of Detroit and Daniel Benaderet, 13, of West Bloomfield Sara Hyman, 14, of Southfield andTP . Johnson,12, Gettin' Their KICKS Akiva students, Kids Kicking Cancer meet for an afternoon of fun. Elizabeth Applebaum Contributing Editor N obody could top Evangeline at the hula hoop. The 10-year-old is part of Kids Kicking Cancer (KKC), but she's also a master at the diff...…
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