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…DEntorr JEWISH NEWS JN wvvw.detroitjewishnews.com Oct. 1,1999 Tishri 21,5760 Vol. CXVI, No. 6 This Week 6 The Future Is Now Sherwin Wine marks first ordination and plans a busy retirement. 17 Flesh And Steel Yasser Arafat is aging fast; his will remains strong. Sunhat Torah 33 One Day At A Time National Conservative council introduces daily study program. Day-Trippin' Living Well page 97 67 Reasons To Rejoice The beauty and uni...…

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…JARC Presents For Openers Sukka's YgH Compliant Oak Park n this largely Jewish Detroit suburb where the arrival of autumn means there's a sukka born every minute, the Shevin family has taken an extra step to be sure they can enjoy their holiday without unforeseen mishap. Their sukka is the only one in the nation certified as Year 2000 com- pliant. A sign-affixed to the structure testifies to this, so of course it must be true. "At first I s...…

…Colloquium '99 The Future Is HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer Rabbis Tamara Kolton and Sherwin Wine . .... . .,„ „„,„, .... ...... ... Rabbi Sherwin Wine marks first ordination of Secular Humanistic rabbi and plans a busy retirement. k" • a'A 4 . • • •,, ••• ,,. &c. will or Kolton as a Secular Humanistic rabbi. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff Writer T amara Kolton, a small blonde woman with a direct gaze and a firm handshake, will become the...…

…fled, but considered the beginning of Jewish literature. Birmingham Temple's Torah is found on a shelf in the library. "We believe the power to deal with the problems of our life does not come from some divine or supernatur- al source, but from within us," Rabbi Wine has said. "Once you use theistic vocabulary, then you have to sit around apologizing, redefining, always explaining." Ironically, these ideas come from a man who grew up in a Cons...…

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…ry and culture for its members, Rabbi Wine said. "Although our format is different, our commitment to the understanding of the experience and legacy of the Jewish people is a very strong one." The future of the movement belongs in teaching leaders and rabbis through the institute, he added. "The growth of the movement depends on our ability to train a sig- nificant body of rabbis, leaders and educators," he said. "There's no sense in organizin...…

…Above: William Sider serves a drink to sons Eli and Benjamin, both 20 months, while Rachel Klein looks on at the Sider family sukka. Right: Rachel Klein, 6, enjoys the fun and food at the Sider- family sukka. Sulika 111°13 Huntington Wo ods families share the Sukkot experience with neighbors. nder gorgeous skies, Huntington Woods residents spent Sunday sukka hopping. As part of Sukka Hopping in the Woods, several families opened their sukk...…

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…David Page receives the 1999 Fred M Butzel Memorial Award from Joel Tauber. y Winner David Page receives top communal honor from close friend Joel Tauber. HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer I t was a night of acknowledge- ment, glad-handing, applause, laughter and tears — the first combined annual meeting of the two Jewish communal giants of the metro area, and the presentation of an award that, in many eyes, was especially deserved. David K. P...…

…people that consists of a commitment ing/real estate arm, turns ideas into to service and a desire to help others action. give back to our community and make Citing numerous projects, includ- a difference in the world around us." ing seeding programs for Jewish edu- The former Federation president cation and the community-stabiliz- and executive committee chairman ing revolving loan fund of the thanked family, friends and colleagues, Neighborh...…

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…Flesh And Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is aging fast; his will remains strong. Pho to by AP/Greg Gi bson • JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent during Arafat, wearing military garb and his trademark headdress during his visit to Washington last week, still evokes images of the stub- ble-bearded terrorist mas- termind who caused so much misery and fear for Jews worldwide. But after spending 90 minutes in a small room with him, it's...…

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…And they know that the British are turning diplomatic somersaults to overlook the ambitions of Iran's mul- lahs and Libya's Muammar Qaddafi in Britain's haste to re-establish diplomat- ic relations — and secure contracts — with Tehran and Tripoli. The name of the game is trade and, in its scramble for markets, Europe is apparently content to ignore the strategic implications of its actions in the knowledge that when matters get out of hand the...…

…CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES This is a partial listing of the numerous study sessions for October thru November, 1999 TOPIC SPONSORSHIP Friday Evening Service - 6:00 pm Dinner' Cong. Beth Abraham Hillel Moses (248) 851-6880 When Belief in the Good-and-Great God Confronts a Different Reality DATE PLACE Friday 10/8 Beth Abraham Hillel Moses 5075 W. Maple West Bloomfield Shabbat 10/9 Beth Abraham Hille...…

…CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES This is a partial listing of the numerous study sessions for October thru November, 1999 SPONSORSHIP TOPIC DATE PLACE Saturday 10/23 Avahas Israel 272 Michigan, NE Grand Rapids Shabbat Morning Services D'var Torah 9:30 am Congregation Ahavas Israel Kiddush Luncheon* Can Jewish Values Survive Jewish Power? Havdalah - 8:00 pm The State of Judaism and the Jewish State Agen...…

…Question? . AND E sioRT Speaking Out STAYING VSINESS JEIGItinE Iranian Jewish community defends 13 accused as spies. know, did not have for carrying out such a task." New York Jewish Week The council's assertions were seen as striking for a communal leadership mplicitly rebutting several whose position under Iran's Islamic senior government authorities, regime is delicate. Privately, some the Central Jewish Committee working on behalf of ...…

…ii *h The B'nai B'rith Foundation of the United States cordially invites you to attend the B'nai B'rith International Great American Traditions AWARD DINNER Reining In Islamic Group Jerusalem (JM) Israel has announced it will begin monitoring the activities of an Islamic group that has a large follow- ing among Israeli Arabs. As part of the new campaign, offi- cials plan to probe links between the Islamic Movement and Hamas, Public Sec...…

…Republican Quandary Jewish officials critical of Bush for urging Buchanan to stay in GOP. Mideast Aid Battle Continues On the Hill JAMES BESSER Washington Correspondent DANIEL KURTZMAN Jewish Teleg-raphic Agency Wzshin on ith a maelstrom swirling around Pat Buchanan and the views he espouses on Hitler and World War II in his latest book, the last thing Texas Gov. George W. Bush wanted to do was become ensnared in the controversy. But in...…

…It's not just for adults! Bring the kids to the Sukkot Nixed With Housing delete any reference about Jerusalem being the capital city of Israel" to be "an important step. Minneapolis (JTA) — Minneapolis is Applicants Swamp Project using the fragile huts associated with the ancient festival of Sukkot to draw atten- tion to a modern political and social issue — lack Of affordable housing in the city. "Since the sukkot are temporary houses,...…

…Remember When • • 55 Tears Later From the pages of The Jewish News for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. HMC righteous gentile is reunited with her "brothers." ESTHER ALLWEISS TSCHIRHART Copy Editor F The Dudzik family located the Allweiss brothers this winter via the Internet when Barbara Rzeznik, Anya's niece in Chicago, did a search of the Allweiss name. Anya recalled being told, "I found in the Internet your brother, two br...…

…You are cordially invited to attend Tfie qedocetuAt Wiemariod Centac'cv. eenig cArmivemourst Please join us in honoring Philanthropist Eugene Kraft, First Master Builder of The Holocaust Memorial Center's expansion. We are proud to announce Presidential Candidate and former Senator Bill Bradley as the evening's keynote speaker. Honorary Dinner Chairman Governor John Engler 'Even& Kraft Urinal/gee Honorary Dinner Co-Chairs Senator Spencer...…

…Insight 55 YEARS LATER from page 26 otherwise. The Dudziks did not sub- scribe to the usual anti-Semitic atti- tudes. "Jews are very good people. My father very much liked your grandfa- ther," she told me. Anya's family members in the next generations continue to show their compassion. In May, her daughter Ursula and granddaughter Maggie went on a trip with a school group to clean up Jewish cemeteries in Poland and elsewhere. Anya is excited...…

…Kakis Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.corn Roots Of Diversity IV e're 96,000 strong. Yet the Detroit Jewish community is tightly knit. We're also tolerant — toward other faiths and within Judaism. That's why Rabbi Sherwin Wine's 36-year- old movement of Secular Humanistic Jews, who embrace Judaism's culture and customs but not necessarily its divine inspiration in a distinct ...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS Clues From The Clintons About Personal Views dogcatcher to president — act on o what is the Clinton admin- their personal views. We elect and istration's position on moving appoint public officials based on our the U.S. Embassy to Israel's assessment of their "personal" views; capital, Jerusalem? we hope they will act on them. Hard to say, given the Clintons' Indeed, much of the (the plural must be used public's dissatisfacti...…

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…\ \\ ‘Nts\\ ass, \ stk ;%. *IN National Conservative council introduces daily study program. SHELLI DORFMAN StaffWriter W. e Le ar I n a never-ending cycle, W the final Torah chapter is immediately followed by the re-reading of the first. We celebrate the comple- tion of yet another cycle dur- ing the holiday of Simchat Torah (Rejoicing in the Torah). We sing, we dance, we hope for the honor of carrying a Torah scroll. Then we go h...…

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…1-tetyl,il tirew trecian. OeVrtie 2000 not just writing a check but by doing something." Every food item donated is used; nothing is wasted. Kosher items go directly from Yad Ezra to the clients. Non-kosher items go to sister agen- cies, such as the Food Bank of Oakland County and Gleaners Community Food Bank, which dis- tribute food to the needy through soup kitchens and churches. . Each year, the Yom Kippur Food Drive provides between 24,0...…

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…CREATING A HIGHER STANDARD The Model Year 2000 Adat Shalom Adult Study Beginning Oct. 7, Adat Shalom Synagogue will offer 22 weeks of programming focused on Jewish tex- tual study, Hebrew language, Jewish history and prayer. There will be several mini-series designed to stand alone, which are open to the community at no charge. These rabbinic lectures will be taught from 8-9 p.m. Thursdays in November, March and April by Rabbi Daniel Nevins...…

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…Fourth Annual Dr. Alfred and Mrs. Sandra Sherman Lecture on Ethical Issues in Women's Health Care Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sinai-Grace Hospital. The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Web Site Aids Hillel Shoppers As a convenient way for parents to fulfill their obligation to the Give/Get Program, Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit is participating in SOKS, the Supporting Our Kids' School Program sponsor...…

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…A Tribute To 'Angel Of Love' The Israel Cancer Association of Michigan will pay tribute to Alexandra (Alex) Graham, a West Bloomfield High School student who died of cancer in January at age 17. The ICAM annu- al dinner will honor the memory of Alex, the daughter of Bill Alex Graham and Susie Graham, celebrating her life and accomplish- ments 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Adat Shalom Synagogue. • 'Alex was a wonderful person," said Hannan L...…

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…SPECIALIZING IN ALZHEIMER'S CARE BLOO \IFIELD HE \LTI ICARE its annual dinner-dance and silent/live auction 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Cheryl Chodun, reporter for Channel 7 will speak. Nancy Newman Adler, chair, Robert Levy, Cheryl Chodun assisting. Information: (248) 353-0434 or (248) 855-0555. MORGENTHAU WI MEETING Edith Broida will review the book Black and Blue by Anna Quindlan Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Temple Emanu-...…

…VOTE November 2n V upport Jonathan I fully sup Brateman in his candidacyfor Southfield City Counci Rabbi Steven,Weil young Israe Vote November 2nd for JONATHAN BRATEMAN For Southfield City Council Paid for by Jonathan Brateman for Southfield City Council Irving Brateman, Treasurer To help the campaign, send your checks to: 22917 S. Bellwood Drive, Southfield, MI 48034 (personal checks only) eadoteiat Calendar YIDDISH CULTURE CLUB Lect...…

…NEW FIBER No GEL, No GRIT, No GAS •• * • • • • INTERFAITH CONNECTION "Let's Talk," a four-part discussion series for interfaith couples focussing on traditions, communication and identity of children begins 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Agency for Jewish Education building, 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield. $5 per adult per session. Childcare with RSVP Also sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Fam...…

…Calendar CI: What do you call people who will get one of the new '00 Erhard BMW's? Ni• 711.111111Ww*it, .,1, A: Fast, smart and happy 8:40 at the Aish Center, 555 Old Woodward, Ste. 611, Birmingham. (248) 737-0400. LUNCH AND LEARN MACHON L'TORAH SERIES The Jewish Learning Network of Michigan features Rabbi Avrohom Dovid Feuer on Ethics of Our Fathers 12:15 Tuesdays, begin- ning Oct. 5 at Schafer & Weiner, PC., 2050 N. Woodward Ave., S...…

…Maze! Toy! Michael, Gail, Samantha and Steve A Name Carries 0 Irene Elkus CART WALDMAN Special to the Jewish News I t was the first day of Passover when Steve and Gail Elkus were going to find out the sex of their baby. Steve had an inclination it was a girl. "When my mother was alive, she always held the first seder," said Steve. "In my mother's house the tables were set for 30 people, and it was family galore. Call it coinci- dence, bu...…

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