…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...…
…DANIEL PATRICK EXPERIENCE INTEGRITY DIGNITY We, and all of our listed colleagues, know him as a true gentleman and an excellent attorney. Your vote on November 5th will help make Daniel Patrick O'Brien an outstanding Oakland County Circuit Court Judge. Robert Z. Feldstein Alan Ackerman Denise Alexander Irwin Alterman Harvey Babcock Daniel Bates Jack Blumenkopf E. David Brockman Stephen Cohen J.T. Stephen Crane Marc Drasnin Robyn Frankel H...…
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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...…
…definitely would come to Michigan. • She said Nimoy "drew 1,000 peo- ple at the University of Texas Hillel recently. In Florida, they gave him standing ovations when he walked onto the stage. I foresee no problems with upcoming visits to New York, Indianapolis, St. Louis and the Washington, D.C., area." The photos will shown Nov. 16 at the Jewish Book Festival of the Marcus JCC in Atlanta, deemed a "cosmopolitan, educated, open socie- ty" by J...…
…it ,sltivos,'>41;k1 YOU CAN HELP HER or you can turn the page. You think you have a lot on your plate? providing a home for her daughter and Meet Lillian, an 83 year old widow. grandsons. Safe to say, Lillian and her family desperately rely on the support of Jewish Lillian survived the Holocaust. Today she's Family Services, a Federation partner agency. barely surviving in Oak Park, living on a fixed income in a modest home, and O...…
…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...…
…This Week `Terrorist Next Door' The North Carolina Furniture Market Just Ended... We've Got Lots of NEW Furniture Coming In, We MUST Move out the OLD! Save at least 30, 40, 50% FINANCING DON COHEN Special to the Jewish News D aniel Levitas grew up with- out experiencing any per- sonal episodes of anti- Semitism or racism. "I grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan," Levitas explains. "You didn't say bad things about Jews. You didn't...…
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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...…
…Community Calendar 50 Mazel Toy! 55 Dignified Service R. Mi lle r P ho tog rap l INSIDE: Yad Ezra honors Susie and Norman. Pappas for their efforts to feed the hungry. SHARON LUCKERMAN StafirWriter T he need for feeding the hungry con- tinues and is growing at "an alarming increase," said Lawrence Jackier, presi- dent of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, at Yad Ezra's 12th annual dinner at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmin...…
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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...…
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…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 ...…
…GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING , 4 -z.. - ■ N = Oak Park JCC — Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. Lily's Crossingwill be performed, the ArtsPower National. ouring Theatre's play based on the Newberry Honor Book by Patricia Reilly Giff. Elaine Serling will sing children's songs at 1:45 p.m. $5 members, $8 guests. Andy Rosiman (248) 967-4030. SINGLES Shir Shalom Singles — Friday, Nov. 8. Dinner at Clawson Steak House. RSVP by Nov. 6: Bev (248) 96...…
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…Community Mazel Toy! fill kinds of Interesting Judaica available at New Arrivals Oct. 14 Kari (Kutinsky) and Jeffrey Provizer are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Eliana "Ellie" Joy (Eliana Simcha) . . Welcoming her home with lots of love are big broth- ers Noah and Jakey, 4 1 /2. Loving, ecstatic grandparents are Kay Kutinsky, Sandy and Frank Kutinsky, Joan Provizer and Harold and Gail Provizer. Delighted great-grandpare...…
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…MARTHA ANDERSON For Oakland County Circuit Court Judge EXPERIENCE YOU CAN JUDGE... ENDORSEMENTS YOU CAN TRUST! Miceli will share in the simchah. He is also the grandchild of the late Alari Goldstein. Zachary attends Walled Lake Middle School. He enjoys participating in sports, especially golf, tennis and wrestling. Doing the 5K walk for the Make-a-Wish Foundation was signifi- cant to him as part of his mitzvah proj- ects. Adam Michael Jano...…
…Corn Candy Canes or Potato Latkes? p Mazel Toy! "Silent Night" or "Eight Bright Lights"? eiL lyli! (_5\ t011ie What will your child be learning at •e Nursery School? Bar/Bat Mitzvah At Temple Beth El, we believe it's never too early to teach children the joys of being Jewish. Bradley Evan Margolis will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Bais Chabad Torah Center of West Bloomfield. He is the son of Sanfo...…
…DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 0 of the late Joseph Steingold. An honor student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills, Eric enjoys skiing, snowboarding, golf, computers and spending summers at Camp Walden in Cheboygan. Among his mitzvah projects, he entertained seniors at the Fleischman Residence in West Bloomfield, volunteered at Shaarey Zedek's Camp Betman and worked with JARC residents on the Empty Bowl Project. as u n iq our child B...…
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