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…Inside: Humanistic Judaism's Future Without Sherwin Wine. Maccabi '98: Volunteers, Housing, $1.5 Million. ' How a group of teens provides respite to parents of special needs children. …

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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS September 12, 1997 Vol. CXII No. 3 8 Changing The Guard As Rabbi Wine steps down, what is the future of Humanistic Judaism? 14 Months And Counting Detroit prepares to welcome the world again for the 1998 Maccabi. Rabbi Yosef Lange works a labor of love as a scribe of Torahs and other holy works. Page 74 L r CLOSE UP 66 Circle Of Friends How a group of teens provides respite to special needs parents. THE SCENE 78 M...…

…llf cgoilgT McD Qg About Building g ilk NEW HOUSE' C olleagues at The Jewish News are tol- erant of my propensity to use analogies. "There he goes again," they say under their breath through strained smiles when I uncork one. So, it shouldn't surprise you that in explaining the reasons for the redesigned Jewish News in your hands, I am reminded of a house. Over the past decade, this house has expanded dramatically, with many rooms added to ...…

…"For Openers..." A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Temple RABBI BOB ALPER Special to the Jewish News D /-' uring one of those "touchy- feely" periods — I think it was around 1982 or so — a pathologically trendy col- league of mine used to organize pre- Shabbat experiences in which one per- son would role-play challah dough, while others would encircle and mas- sage, as if preparing him or her for baking. Caught up in one of those exerc...…

…LAGOS Sterling silver, eighteen karat gold and colour from the Caviares Collection We are oleasec to announce jewelry designs oy Steven Locos are now availaole at Tapper's. Meet STEVEN LAGOS Thursday, September 25th. See the LAGOS Signature Co ection anc tie LAGOS Caviar Collection. ?Werf 9/12 1997 6 Diamonds MI Fine Jewelry Orchard Mall . Orchard Lake Road at Maple Road . West Bloomfield, MI 48322 . 248-932-7700 …

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…LYNNE MEREDITH COHN Staff Writer hirty-four years ago, Sherwin Wine had a vision. Since he couldn't find an ideology he was comfortable with in any of the existing Jewish movements, the young, Reform- trained rabbi turned inward. It was time to start a new arm of Judaism. Nearly three and a half decades after he conceived Humanistic Judaism, the movement's leader and founder sees retirement on his short- term horizon. Does that mean the deat...…

…Humanistic Phase Two New leaders bring eNfferent perspectives on Judaism without God LYNNE MEREDITH COHN Staff Writer a abbi Sherwin Wine knew, when the Humanistic Jewish movement was created 34 ears ago, that someday it would need new leaders. Well, that day has come. And as Wine's impending June 30, 1998, retirement approaches, the ques- tion remains: Who will take the reigns of Humanistic Judaism? At least locally, Wine has groomed assi...…

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…Full Service Diaper Bags From Kate Spade Tamara Kolton, 27 Tamara Kolton, 27, has a peaceful presence a soothing voice and calm approach — something a lot of people like in a religious leader. The Bloomfield Hills native grew up as a Humanistic Jew. "I always loved Jewish history and felt great pride in my people and their strength. That must have come from this build- ing," she says of the Birmingham Temple. "Judaism ... was always an ancho...…

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…Working in high stress situations on a daily basis, these soldiers have enough to worry about. The last thing they should have to think about is how their families will be looked after if something happens. That's why the Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Force (IDF) was established. We help provide educational and social assistance to the families of soldiers who have been killed or wounded in the line of duty. We also help make it poss...…

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…Generations Linked Seven soldiers talk from experience about protecting Israel. LONNY GOLDSMITH StaffWriter I n the 49-year history of the State of Israel, there have been five major wars in defense of the country. At a recent meeting for the Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, the association for the well- being of Israel's soldiers, three genera- tions of veterans compared notes. Ann Newman was born in Palestine, and fought i...…

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…DANCING CAT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS - 7LTTEDQ Back To Nature Jonathan Schechter wants to keep West Bloomfield parks green and undisturbed. A SOLO PIANO CONCERT white, male department, Schechter encountered "ethnic problems and harassment." He left Bloomfield on Dec. 4, hen you drive north on Orchard Lake Road, 1996, and sued the township and individual firefighters. The case was chances are you don't notice the green grass, settled last Dec...…

…IN WEGAIIION SbiAAPLEY ifDfIc extends an invitation to you vers away from wildlife nests to over- looks that would not disturb nesting patterns. Now, Schechter is doing virtually the same thing in West Bloomfield. Starting this month, the naturalist is guiding residents on free nature walks through the township's 406-acre park system. "West Bloomfield has some excel- lent parklands mandated to be pre- served," he says. "Most people don't loo...…

…The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Presents as Part of the "Hot Topics Series. „" J Peace in the Family: A Discussion On Jewish Unity with: Rabbi Harold Loss Temple Israel Professor Alan Schenk T'Chiyah Rabbi Efry Spectre Adat Shalom Rabbi Steven Weil Young Israel Barbara Cuuk. 17,11 Thursday, September 25, 1997 • 7:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center Maple/Drake Building This program is co-sponsored by the Jewish Commun...…

…Changing the area code on your Ameritech Pager or Cellular phone is easy at Midwest Autotel. her time in the volunteer sector, but decided to work full-time. "I love it [volunteering], and I still do it, but it's a little here and a little there. It was a natural to work for a synagogue since I am a past president [of Adat Shalom], and I've been involved with synagogue life my entire life. I've done a lot of the components of the job of execu...…

…WO, Families... Not A Stretch JCC membership discounts make it easier for Jewish communal employees to get in shape. hyping ■ Yad Ezra provides kosher food packages to 1,000 families every month. The families helped by Yad Ezra include: single parents disabled working poor the elderly new Americans ill those in emergency situations. With your help, all families in our community can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal. ■ ■ ■ ■ $ 1...…

…From Our GOFFReD0 - Farynni Fall Collection in black suede. Rabbi Yoskowitz: Advocacy for JCC is constant. this generous rate," he said. Although the membership dis- counts went into effect four months ago, many Jewish communal staff say they only learned of it last week when the JCC sent out letters. Marianne Bloomberg, director of development at Hillel Day School, just bought a NordicTrack for use at home. But she says the JCC offer is...…

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…Federation's planning department, would not comment on Darchei Torah's prospects for receiving an allo- cation. "We have an application from them and have had discussions previ- ously," she said. 'At this point, we're waiting for more information from them." Maza, a ba'al teshuva (newly Orthodox Jew) with experience in business and Jewish outreach, was recruited by the Darchei Torah board after years of on-off searching for the perfect candida...…

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…Tamara ck C amps 95TH ANNIVERSARY ART & PHOTO EXHIBITION Sunday September 14 — Wednesday, September 24 West Bloomfield JCC 6600 W Maple Road • West Bloomfield ME9OCIA.L. 1 WEILALIVID CIIIPMMTIEMT=r FOR THE ARTISTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 2 P.M. FOOD, FUN & FRIENDS! BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS! We are looking to update our records in preparation for this special time at camp. If you were ever part of the Fresh Air Society and Tamarack Camps...…

…JULIE WIENER Staff Writer NCJW event benefits literacy project. ingo is one of the first word games a beginning reader can play. And by playing at "Bingo for Books" last week- end, a crowd of youngsters — ages 3-10 — were raising funds to help their peers for whom reading is a strug- gle. Sponsored by the National Council for Jewish Women's "Just 4 Kids" group, the event at the Jimmy Prentis Morris Jewish Community Center brought in 300 new ...…

…OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Chaim Gross, 3, enjoys his prize. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM: Naomi Gross helps Chaim. THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Jessica Cicurel, 6, almost wins, but just misses. Debbie Landau reads stories to those not playing Bingo. Chairwoman Andrea Stone presents a prize to winner Ayelet Shapiro, while Ayelet's mom, Sharona, watches. Doug. Stone helps 6-year-old son Noah. …

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…ROSH HASHANAH Tradition! GREETINGS Continue A 55-Year Wish Family, Friends And '1' he Entire Community A Happy New Year Bed mishei. tor a happy, heathy (item (Year. — NAME — #1 These are samples of the personal greetings available to you. $17 00 May +he comins yealA be filled 12.11 DTI 112.1Z with health and happiness foi,' to all ottiiendri anclpelatives. Please note that our annual Rosh Hashanah issue will appear on September 2...…

…At Its Hardest Detroit Jewish women visit needy Jews in Ukraine. PHIL JACOBS Editor O n one hand, Susan Citrin, Beverly Liss and Sandra Jaffa wouldn't have traded the experience for the world. On the other hand, they wished that the conditions they saw in the Ukraine weren't being experienced by anyone. Citrin, co-chair of the 1998 Allied Jewish Campaign, visited the region as part of the United Jewish Appeal Chairman's Mission this summer...…

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…c7--- TTBn Hillel Day School's barbecue for new students: Enrollment has grown by 37 percent in the past decade /--- Steady Growt Enrollment at local day schools is up this year, but not skyrocketing. JULIE WIENER Staff Writer W ith students settling into the new academic year, local day school enroll- ment numbers are in, and they're up slightly. Hillel Day School and Yeshiva Beth Yehudah are boasting the largest increases. Hillel's st...…

…Flitting 1101VIE LYNNE MEREDITH COHN StaffWriter Y oni and Ari Sherizen had only been in Israel for 24 hours when they were caught up in the aftermath of a dreadful Ben Yehuda Street triple bombing Sept. 4. The brothers from The bombing did not scare the moments to register what had hap- Sherizens into leaving Israel; just the pened," Ari recalls. "I instinctively opposite. Being in Israel, Ari, 18, says dove behind the cash register coun...…

…▪ Prices so low, you'll walk all over us. e'g r, • t As. A MILL FLOOR COVERINGS This Week Featuring: beings; seeing uncertainty overwhelm families in hospital waiting rooms; and seeing a victim of a terrorist attack deal with complications none of us should ever know — I can tell you first-hand that it's not worth waiting any longer to act." Every so often, Ari has flashbacks to the bombing. "I constantly find myself staring at people...…

…Editorials It's Time To Return To The Maccabi Games Many of us still remember the voice of corn- munity leader and Maccabi master of cere- monies David Hermelin welcoming athletes from around the world during the colorful opening at the Palace of Auburn Hills. That was in August of 1990. Some 2,200 athletes and hundreds of coaches came to Detroit for a spectacle that is still talked about nationally as the standard for these games. The Detro...…

…COMMENT The 'Vanishing' Jews Are Still With Us N GARY ROSENBLATT Special to The Jewish News T he general media has discov- ered the decade-old Jewish Continuity Crisis — with a vengeance. New York maga- zine's July 14 cover story, "Are American Jews Disappearing?" comes on the heels of a Sunday New York Times Magazine article (called "Vanishing,") and a National Review piece by Elliott Abrams titled "Can Jews Survive?" The upshot of each ...…

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…ADAT SLALOM SYNAGOGUE trp5rt nt 1111 1 1, 1 1, 1 ) Cam' 115 This is Adat Shalom's Main Entrance at 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills. Please join us for our new Family Rosh Hashanah Service at 4:30 p.m. on Thursda y, October 2. It for parents and children to greet the New Year together. Then come with us down to our Adat Shalom pond for Tashlikla at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about us and receive a complimentary coloring book and c...…

…Community • Manfred Moser The Department of Michigan Jewish War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary took part in the Hamtramck Labor Day Parade. Shown lining up a segment of the members to begin the march are State Commander Iry Marshall and Auxiliary State President Flo Weber. Aging Resource Fair At Maple-Drake JCC - 6 urs. "In Th'e tertamment "Aging Has Its Benefits—Putting the Pieces Together: Benefits and Services for Older Adults," an...…

…The Michigan Chapter of the American Friends of The Hebrew University cordially invites you to join us as we present the 7(s,\ N zY Supervisor of West Bloomfield Township Monday, September 15, 1997 Temple Israel - 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield. Strolling Dinner 6:30 p. r..• • sk, Reservations $150 per person Each reservation includes a tax-deductible donation of $75 • Wasit7A0MM. ." • '' • . For further information please ...…

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