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…THE JEWISH NEWS a UP FRONT i This Week's T o p Stories Sorrow Without End Two years after their son's murder, a Southfield couple has few clues, and never-ending pain. ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATE EDITOR f time is the great healer, it has some- how managed, for more than two years now, to pass everywhere in the world but a certain home in Southfield. It's a quiet house, filled with art: a wo- ven sculpture of an elephant trunk; a tan-...…

…SATURDAY,1NOVEMBER 23RD 10:00 TO 8:00 SUNDAYHNOVEMBER 24TH' 1 12:00 TO 5:00 Please join us as we usher in the holiday season with Collezzione Internazionale 96. For one weekend only we Present the complete collections of the world's top jewelry designers for a fresh dimension in elegance. This creative ensemble provides an exceptional opportunity to express yourself with unique jewelry and watches from around the globe. In the spiri...…

…November 1, 1996 Detroit OPINION Dedication 7 With a capital campaign wrapping up, Hillel will celebrate the commitment of families to expansion. Saying yes to that reunion. Expanding classrooms. page 7 Religious Voice B 19 TELL ME WHY The strange life of a mobster. 28 Cantors from three states will come to Farmington Hills this month to learn and to sing. TRAVEL Discovering history of Spanish Jews. BO 40 ISRAEL Spartan Times...…

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…Tae a ita lori With a capital campaign wrapping up, Hillel Day School celebrates the commitment of families to redo and expand their building. JILL DAVIDSON SKLAR STAFF WRITER DANIEL LIPPITT PHOTOGRAPHER p little more than two years after Above: Carpeting in the the announcement of an $11-mi1- hallways reduces noise lion capital campaign to expand during busy class Aan d renovate, Hillel Day School changes. is planning a dedication of ...…

…0 Religious Voice November's regional conference could be one of the biggest ever. "When you're a cantor, you're limited to the few cantors that are in your community to talk to," Cantor Glantz said. "So when you get together nationally or even regionally, you have a chance to let your hair down and talk about the things that face you." Attendees will participate in a number of lectures and work- shops, as well as take part in a dinner and i...…

…• Nanci Grant for Circuit Judge Endorsed by the Detroit Free Press Endorsed by The Detroit News Endorsed by the Spinal Column Endorsed by 21 of 24 County Commissioners Appointed Circuit Court Mediator Appointed Circuit Court Arbitrator Supports truth in sentencing Created free seminars for seniors Member, Hadassah Member, Temple Israel Bloomfield Youth Assistance A to Z, we support NANCI GRANT for Circuit Judge, and urge you to vote on TUE...…

…• RELIGIOUS page 8 "What we're trying to do in our The CA meets nationally once sessions and workshops is con- a year, and every five years in centrate on what I call 'care for Israel, but the regional confer- the caregiver,' " Cantor Glantz ences are more informal and a said. "What are the problems and nice way to meet colleagues who challenges that we face, what are are close by, he said. our weaknesses and strengths, Also on the conferenc...…

…THE JEWISH NEWS CASUAL OUTDOOR FURNITURE AT COMPLETELY RELAXED PRICES Vol. CX No. 10 Publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Editor Phil Jacobs Associate Editors Elizabeth Applebaum, Alan Hitsky Assistant Editor Gail Zimmerman Senior Writer Julie Edgar Staff Writers Jennifer Finer, Jill Davidson Sklar Arts and Entertainment Editor Julie Yolles Contributing Editors Michael Davis, Howard Lalli, Neil Rubin Washington Correspondent James D. Besser Foreign ...…

…• Distant Recognition Letters from Farmington Hills win status for a Polish cemetery. ALAN HITSKY ASSOCIATE EDITOR he 50-year effort by a Farmington Hills man to win recognition for a Jew- ish cemetery in Poland reaped rewards this summer. The former cemetery in Slup- sk, Poland, which until 1945 was Stolp, Germany, was given a second commemorative mon- ument this summer by the Polish government. In 1994, Polish municipal officials also er...…

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…Calendar Applebaums Create Challenge Fund COMMUNITY Rabbi Debra Orenstein be- gins scholar in residence pro- gram, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Eugene and Marcia Applebaum have created an Allied Jew- ish Campaign Challenge Fund to inspire contributors to in- crease their gifts to the 1997 Campaign. The annual appeal of the Jewish Federation of Metropoli- tan Detroit supports more than 60 agencies in Detroit, Israel and ...…

…FIRST OPTOMETRY OPENS IN WALLED LAKE! CALENDAR page 16 Lecture on Jewish history, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Bais Chabad Torah Center. ON CAMPUS Author Rodger Kamenetz will speak, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at U-M Hillel. SENIORS ALL SEASON PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES r VALUABLE COUPON! When you buy any regular pair of prescription glasses, we'll give you a FREE PAIR OF PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES! It's that simple! Vrior orders and other...…

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…Editor's Notebook Community Views It's Time To Say Yes To High School Reunions So Much To See, So Little Time RABBI AMY BRODSKY SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS GAIL ZIMMERMAN ASSISTANT EDITOR When the invita- tion to my high school reunion — Oak Park High, Class of 1966 — came in the mail, I put it in the cupboard. Some- how, I wasn't quite ready to toss it in the garbage. I'd skipped my 10th reunion, but gave the 20th a try. We were still in...…

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…Join Us In Supporting YES page 19 STUART BRICKNER 448 . "THE LONE DEMOCRAT" 0 For Trustee In West Bloomfield Byron and Shelley Anchill Judy Ancill Mervin and Sheila Aronoff Daniel and Sarita Bagdade Debbie and Miles Barnett Vicki Barnett and Mark Steckloff Dave and Phyllis Barr Dr. Stuart and Karen Bass Dr. Sidney and Sharlene Beck Dr. David and Laura Berlin Maxine Berman Garry Borin Margo and Don Borkin Mike Breshgold Arthur Brickner B...…

…Vote for 0 DR. MORRIS FRU (Democrat For CONGRESS in the 11th District) r. " • Joe Knollenberg does not represent the views of the people of the llth District. • He has voted with Newt Gingrich 94% of the time in the 104th Congress. DR. FRUMIN SUPPORTS A COMMON SENSE AGENDA: BALANCE THE BUDGET Government must live within its means with- out forsaking educa- tion, the environment and seniors. SUPPORT EDUCATION Provide access to op- por...…

…LIFE Is WORTH ORTHODOX / / AGUDAS YISROEL- MOGEN ABRAHAM 15751 W. Lincoln, Southfield, 552-1971. Rabbis: Dov Loketch, Asher Eisenberg- er. BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD SYNAGOGUE-CHABAD 357 N. Woodward, the Masonic Temple, Bloomfield Hills, (810) 258-2741. Rabbi: Yechiel Polter. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Kiddush follows services. BAIS CHABAD OF FARMINGTON HILLS 32000 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, 855-2910. Rabbi: Chaim Bergstein. Servi...…

…BUY A CASE OF FOOD TO HELP FEED THE JEWISH HUNGRY. Joseph Mermelstein. Rabbi Emeritus: A. Irving Schnipper. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:45 a.m., 5 p.m.; weekdays 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sundays 8:15 a.m., 5 p.m. Rabbi's class 4:30 p.m. B'nai mitzvah of Michael Klurfeld, son of Dr. David and Mrs. Esther Klurfeld; Yael Granader, son of Alan and Judith Granader. Baby nam- ing of Rachel Natalia Glowgower, daugh- ter of Charles and Darlene Glowgow...…

…C An Open Letter To Our Communities . Dear Friends, We, as people who each have a deep commitment to our communities, ask you to re-elect 48th District Court Judge Thomas Brookover. We have worked closely with Judge Brookover over the years and have personally observed the Judge's professionalism and no-nonsense attitude towards his job and his concern for the welfare of our communities. Judge Brookover hands out tough sentences to repeat of...…

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…ednesday, November 13 Underwritten by: Belle and Isidor Eisenberg, Jean and Sam Frankel usan Dworkin 10 a.m. uthor of The Book of Candy his work tells of the transformation of a suburban housewife into a savvy usinesswoman. Dworkin is the author of nine previous books and a •cipient of the Peabody Award. ponsored by: Auxiliary for Jewish Home for the Aged, Auxiliary United Hebrew Schools, Brandeis University National omen's Committee, Nation...…

…JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER BORDERS' BOOKS• MUSIC •CAFE With Nancy Gurwin present Fiddler othe Roof Directed by Michael A. Gravame JOSERI STEIN SHELDON HARNICK JERRY BOCK Musical Director Carole Mihalo Choreographer Valerie Mould OPENING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1996 - 2:00 PM Performance Dates are: Wednesday, November 13th - 7:30 pm Thursday, November 14th - 7:30 pm Sunday, November 17th - 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 20th - 7:30 pm Thursda...…

…Friday November 15 udy Petsonk 10 a.m. uthor of Taking Judaism Personally: Creating a Meaningful Spiritual Life Petsonk has appeared widely on radio and television, speaking on spirituality, ewish feminism, and interfaith marriage.Through in-depth interviews she hows how a broad spectrum of Jews are creating vibrant communities nd transforming lives. ponsored by: Jewish Theological Seminary aturday, November 16 ehuda Glantz in Concert 8 p....…

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…The Fifteenth Annual RICHARD C. HERTZ INSTITUTE ON REFORM JUDAISM o IN MEMORY OF MANUEL E. ARDEN AND SELMA E. ARDEN Belonging is not usually ac- companied by spiritual devotion. Jewish life is not generally marked by a big level of spiritu- al fervor. After we experience the emotional intensity of the High Holy Days, after we share in wor- ship with a large congregation in a spirit of reverence and common loyalty to our faith and heritage,...…

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…• lo a I Fir a G us • • JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER Once a lighirf reenited star, the MU Rimirierbask is benched. us Ornstein had grandiose goals for his first college foot- ball season — a top 25 ranking, a bowl game and at least one touchdown pass per game. Now, eight games into the season, the 6-foot-5-inch MSU junior, with two more years of foot- ball eligibility, can only hope for anoth- er opportunity to prove himself as a quarter...…

…• • • Ornstein meets with athletic student adviser Shari Goodman. vous. "I was really relaxed, even during my first game starting," he said. "I figured I've al- ready played against Nebraska, it can't get much worse." On game days, seated in the sea of bodies at Spartan Stadium are Ornstein's parents, Steve and Joan. They drive from New Jersey to East Lansing to watch their son play. During the course of the game, Ornstein oc- casionally g...…

…OD "Kimberly SMALL is Respected, Dedicated and Skilled. We Strongly Urge You to Support Hen" yi Seymour Brode Dennis N. Frank David Hermelin Maxwell & Marge Jospey Dr. Mel & Susan Linden Robert Sosnick Kimberly Small and Family: General William Weinstein Sheldon, Erica & Jessica EXPERIENCED INVOLVED • 13 years of legal experience, over 10 as a practicing attorney. • Former staff attorney to United States District Judge George La Plata • Fo...…

…John O'Brien Is Endorsed By: The ONLY Candidate rated "Well Qualified" by the Oakland County Bar Association Judicial Review Committee. Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson NICOLE KASH, daugh- t of Dr. Allen and Marcia Kash, was inducted into the honor so- ciety for nursing students. Ammi is a senior at U of D Mercy Nurs- ing School and is interning at Providence Hospital. DEBI ZORN recently accepted Assistant Oakland County Pros...…

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…ome Grown David Dworkin: Foundatirn-building. A native son returns to head an office that gives Detroiters a place to call their own. JULIE EDGAR STAFF WRITER • t 22, David Dworkin accompanied Afghan rebels across the Safed Koh mountains in the dead of winter, on foot. At 24, he found himself scurry- ing through the hushed corridors of Capitol Hill as national secu- rity adviser to Washington State Congressman Rod Chandler. Then it was on...…