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…Open your heart. Open your closet. ELEVENTH ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE LAST WEEK TO DONATE Throughout our community there is tremendous need. Donate adult and children's coats. There is also a special need for new hats and gloves. Coats will be donated to Orchards Children's Services and the Baldwin Church Center. The staff at Tapper's, the students of The Jewish Academy, and the Eighth Grade Class of Hillel Day School have set a goal to co...…
…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK A Magical Shabbat I n Lugandan, the native language of Uganda, Abayudaya lage. Davis discovered the two groups have lived together "in means "the Jews." Uganda — a tropical, malaria-rid- total harmony" for many years. "They farm the same land and den, still-developing country in East Africa — has 21V2 all the youth attend the same schools," she said. million people, 2.4 million of whom are HIV positive; "They have no media...…
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…Congregation Shaarey Zedek cordially invites you to attend a Tribute Dinner on behalf of tate of Israd Bonds orporation for Israel , Barbara and Michtte Guest Speaker Mark Regev Press Counselor at the Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C. Thursday, November 14, 2 002 at the Synagogue 27375 Bell Road, Southfield Dinner Chairs Brian M. Hermelin Marcie Hermelin Orley Cocktails & Buffet Dinner 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. by Novembe...…
…LETTERS LETTERS from page 6 trustee, he has sponsored legislation to improve lake quality, reduce sewer backups and flooding and he has fought to bring road improvements to West Bloomfield. He has given his all for the residents of West Bloomfield. The townships he would represent would be well served to have Stuart Brickner as their state representative. Steven T. Budaj West Bloomfield Colleen Levitt Tops In State Senate Race 11/1 2002 ...…
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…This Week Five Iranian Jews Remain In Jail Tehren/JTA — The last five Iranian Jewish prisoners accused of spying for Israel remain in jail, contradicting earlier reports that they had been freed. Three others were released last week, raising hopes among their fam- ilies and American advocates that the remaining five would soon be freed. But official reports that the five had been furloughed Monday were an act of "disinformation," according t...…
…I L._ L._ told an interfaith conference that after 2,000 years of antagonism, Catholics and Jews may still disagree, but that they do so now as brothers. Kasper spoke at a conference mark- ing the 37th anniversary of the publi- cation of Nostra Aetate, the landmark Vatican document that officially opened the door to Catholic-Jewish dialogue A Jewish scholar, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, told the conference that the Catholic Church was in an "almost...…
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…RINKE CADILLAC 85 Years And Still Delivering BREAK (L .4j) THROUGH CARL LEVIN POLITICAL PARTY: Democrat BORN: June 28, 1934 PROFESSIONAL: Assistant attorney general of Michigan, appointed 1964; Detroit City Council member, elected 1969 (president, 1973); U.S. senator, since 1978 EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, Swarthmore College, 1956; juris doctor, Harvard Law School, 1959 FAMILY: Wife Barbara, children Kate, Laura and Erica and three gr...…
…For Love Of Torah Yeshiva Beth Yehudah attracts a record crowd to its 88th anniversary dinner. DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer D AIN 11/1 2002 18 etroit's Jewish community is fragmented into a multi- tude of religious and cul- tural beliefs, but the atmosphere at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah's 88th anniversary dinner proved once again that these fragments form an effective and cohesive whole. The Oct, 27 dinner brought 2,200 peop...…
…Opposite page, left to right: A highlight of the evening was a per- formance by the 30- member Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Choir, directed by Rabbi Rachmiel Stewart. Gary Torgow, Yeshiva Beth Yehudah presi- dent, presents the school's Golden Torah award to Drs. Lynda and Conrad Giles. Giles, the video features firefighter Jerry Eizen of Oak Park; Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Alice Gilbert; orthopedist Dr. Richard Krugel and his wife, Sally, ...…
…This Week Super Sunday Results Federation kicks off its 2003 Annual Campaign with a long road ahead. HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer 271 WEST MAPLE DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM 248.258.0212 Monday-Saturday 10-6 Thursday 10-9 Sunday 12-5 2002 20 ore than 400 volunteers worked the phones on "Super Sunday," Oct. 20, to kick off the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's 2003 Annual Campaign. According to Federation's leadership, this year's cam...…
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…This Week Community Consensus Compromise moves Leonard Nimoy talk on his provocative new book out of JCC Book Fair venue. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, praised the "cool and calm leadership of the community in resolving a potentially explosive situation. "Having Mr. Nimoy appear with his book at the JCC Book Fair was viewed as offensive to the community in general — not individ- ual Jew...…
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…On November 5th JOHN C. CONSENSUS from page 25 The rabbi addressed the subject at a Shabbat sermon Oct. 19. The controversy has transcended synagogue affiliations in the commu- nity. Rabbi Spolter gave his views in a statement, saying, `... as Jews who understand what holiness and Shekhina truly represent, we will forever fight against our Jewish com- munity helping him [Nimoy] spread such distasteful and truly offensive material. While Nim...…
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…On The Stump Jewish candidates vie for seats in pivotal congressional elections. Wellstone championed, making him an attractive can- didate for many Jewish voters. Jewish Telegraphic Agency • In New Jersey, a former Jewish senator is hoping Washington, D.C. to rejoin the Senate. Democrat Frank Lautenberg, who retired from his Senate seat in 2000, could win our Jewish candidates are vying for seats in the New Jersey seat vacated by Sen. Rober...…
…Washington Watch Peace Map Burns' Mideast trip and peace plan is not as dead as the criticism. notice that Bush plans to pursue the Missouri race colored by the death of entire proposal, not just the parts another Senate candidate two years Israeli leaders favor, Cohen said. ago, could have a big impact on the Sharon accepts Bush's demand for he ink wasn't even dry on upcoming lame-duck session of an end to Yasser Arafat's Palestinian Congr...…
…To FAIL OUR FRIENDS IS TO ENCOURAGE OUR ENEMIES We have all been chastened by the events of recent months. Israeli civilians are being murdered almost daily while the support of presumed friends withers under pressure. Anti-Semitism is slowly but surely being restored to a position of respectability - in the high councils of Europe and on American campuses. This is no time for Jews to withhold support from those whose friendship has been te...…
…kastma s • - THE ISSUE Despite ongoing Palestinian vio- lence, anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations and the European Union's pro-Palestinian sympathies, this week Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's coalition government agreed to work with all parties in the pursuit of peace. BEHIND THE ISSUE Expressing some reservations, Israel nevertheless accepted the negotiat- ing principles of the "quartet," con- sisting of the United Stat...…
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…This Week . Insight Remember When • • • Fresh From Israel AIPAC executive director to offer community briefing and promote activism. group in Washington for two consecu- tive years and ranked by the New York Times as the most important organiza- tion affecting America's relationship with Israel. Asked about AIPAC-supported leg- islation to provide sanctions on Syria, Kohr says the bill "is moving along, does not yet support the effort t...…
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…Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewisimews.com • Dry Bones The Art Of Compromise ather than wait for Leonard Nimoy's provocative new book to divide Detroit Jewry and threaten to overshadow the Jewish Community Center's 51st annual Jewish Book Fair, a coalition of community leaders was proactive in moving the talk by the actor- turned-photographer to another venue and another group's sponsorship. The book, Shekh...…
…OTHER VIEWS Wandering Washingtonians T C. Washington, D. he U.S. capital has never felt like a Jewish city. The archi- tect Pierre L'Enfant designed it to appeal to all Americans, but the marble monu- ments and carved busts evoke a dis- tinct breed of founding father, and we don't mean Abraham, Isaac or Jacob. The droves of young Jews who annually migrate to Washington do not seem to mind. Like most young people, they come to live politics,...…
…The Deeds Of Jonathan Pollard Natick, Mass. 11 across our nation, plans were made to honor Sept. 11, 2001, with solemn reminders of the suicide bomber attacks upon a friendly nation in New York City and Washington, D.C., that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. Since that fateful day, a wave of patriotism has resurfaced in our country, particularly, with the dis- playing of the American flag both at home and at businesses. After the t...…
…Gilda Jacobs Democrat for State Senate She's always made us proud. As Development Director for JARC — The Jewish Association for Residential Care, one of Michigan's most successful charities. As City Commissioner, County Commissioner, then State Representative. The Jacobs Amendment restored millions of dollars to the public school system that had been unfairly given to charter schools. Her law gave Michigan the authority to force convicted...…
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…African Adventures Letters from her son inspire Ethel amassers book about his work with baboons in East Africa. SHARON LUCKERMAN Staff Writer IV hat's a Jewish mother to do when her youngest son develops a passion for studying baboons and elephants in Africa? Ethel Wasser, 79, of Southfield turned his adven- tures into a book, The Baboon Man: What's a Mother to Do? (Singlish Publication Society, Oak Park; $14.95). Wasser spent six years ...…
…Southfield's Milton Dzodin Seeks County Commission Seat Milton Dzodin of Southfield is seek- children: Hilary (Ari) Kaganas of Florida and Brian Dzodin and ing the election as District 21 Daniel Dzodin of Southfield. Oakland County commissioner in The Dzodins are members of Adat the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election. Shalom Synagogue in As a District 21 Farmington Hills and (Berkley, Lathrup Congregation Shaarey` Village and part of Zedek in Windsor....…
…Community Pets Sought At Nursing Homes 330 HAMILTON ROW. BIRMINGHAM MICHIGAN = 48009 248442.8181', Straightening/Reconditioning procedures and is the MOST EXPERIENCED PERSON in the USA. 2002 46 The Pet-A-Pet Club is seeking volun- teers and their dogs and cats to visit nursing home residents one hour per month. In West Bloomfield, volunteers are needed at Danto Family and Health Care Center at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. P...…
…GRAND OPENING! SEE FOR YOURSELF 1/2 OFF Your First Visit Benefit Aids Health Research Shoot for a Cure, the annual event ben- efiting research and treatment of neuro- logical diseases at Henry Ford Hospital, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Andiamo Italia Banquet Center in Warren. The evening will include an auction, dinner and performance by Danny Marona, comedian, pianist and singer. The master of ceremonies will be M...…
…Community Metropolitan Detroit Conservative Movement Visiting Scholar-In-Residence Program Shabbat November 2 Congregation Shaarey Zedek Shabbat Services "Parshat Hayei Sarah- Few Tears for An Old Woman-Sarah's Death" Shabbat November 2 Sunday November 3 9:00 am 5:00 pm Mincha Services & Study "Rivkah Talking to God" Senior Transport Hours Extended 9:00 am Congregation Shaarey Zedek - B'nai Israel "Arguing for the Sake of Heaven" T...…
…Exceptional Senior Living means an exceptional lifestyle .1 , Here's Tom Harriet B. Rotter of Bingham Farms was appointed by President George W: Bush to serve on the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Rotter is a family and matrimonial law attorney practic- ing in Franklin. She is a former assistant prosecuting attorney of Oakland County, former legal adviser to WXYZ-TV7 and is ...…
…IVIIIN • .• • Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Rabbi Elliot Pachter, Congregations; Rabbi Daniel Nevins, Congregations; Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz, Lunch and Learn; Rabbi David Nelson, Lunch and Learn. CONGREGATIONS Congregation B'nai Moshe — (248) 788-0600. • "Long Before Vampires: Garlic in the Jewish Tradition" — Monday, Nov 4, 7:30-9 p.m. Discussion with scholar in residence Rabbi David Lazar. $8 mem- bers, $10 guests. • "Swimming in ...…
