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…>> ... Next Generation ... For The Rest Of Us! Festivus event offers cool option for Christmas night. ore than 500 young people decided that Christmas Day evening was better spent with friends having fun at a bar rather than out for Chinese food and a movie with family. Tough decision. Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak opened especially for the event, "Festivus! For the Rest of Us," co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's Commun...…

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…Left: Inside Musmeah Yeshua synagogue, Yangon, Burma. Eight Jewish families keep the legacy alive. Jews in Burma: Ben G. Frank Special to the Jewish News C all me old-fashioned, call me a romantic, but every time I think of Burma (now called Myanmar), I start humming Kipling's imperial British poem: "On the road to Mandalay, Where the flyin'-fishes play, An' the dawn comes up like thunder outer China 'crost the Bay!" The British are lo...…

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…Joints of view >> Send letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com Contributing Editor Editorial Presbyterian Tightrope Divestment call isn't popular, but it's still a revealing indictment. very time I think the largest Presbyterian The Church has every coalition in America seems ready to mod- erate its overarching hard-line stance I A, iv right to challenge toward Israeli government policy, a troubling new development intervenes. As a result,...…

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…points of view Presbyterian from page 29 Church (USA) website describes MRTI as "a way for the wider church to act as faithful stewards." Church investment is called "an instrument of mission" and the stewardship of God's resources is "entrusted to the church." Thus, MRTI is empowered to direct the G.A. through corporate screening (suggest- ing investments based on criteria root- ed in church values), corporate engage- ment (striving to affe...…

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…Share The Light Chabad of Commerce marks its 10th anniversary. C habad Jewish Center of Commerce held its "Share the Light" dinner Dec, 11 to cel- ebrate its first decade as a Jewish center in the Commerce/Lakes area. The eve- ning's theme spoke to both the upcoming Chanukah season as well as the main focus of Chabad, which is to welcome and re-enfranchise Jewish people in all parts of the world. The evening in the banquet room of Steinway ...…

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…spiritualit TEMPLE AND SYNAGOGUE LISTINGS SPONSORED BY TEMPLE ISRAEL www.temple-israel.org &llok Israel Making a difference _ cettiph,- wad- Making a difference. CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue (248) 851-5100. tfir4 • 1ri/ Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) (616) 949-2840. Adults Seeking Knowledge B'nai Israel Synagogue (248) 432-2729. Congregation Beth Ahm (248) 851-6880. Beth Israel (Flint) (810) 732-6310. Congregation Beth Sha...…

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…Not Always "Us" Against "Them" Parshat Shemot: Exodus 1:1-6:1; Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-29:23. I s there a cultural Jewish inclina- tion to view history in terms of "us vs. them"? Many of us encounter Jewish stories in their most simplified forms, in which the Jews are good and the non-Jews are all enemies. For example, the story of Chanukah is often presented as a conflict between the evil Greeks and the righteous Jews. The real- ity, thou...…

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…REMEMBERING WHEN... From the archives of the Detroit Jewish News DETROIT IN THE LIMELIGHT (October 29, 1943) U.S. WELCOMES ARAB ISRAEL DIRECT TALKS - (October 9, 1959) BBYO teens show creativity and skills at competitive regional convention. Photos by Na ta lie Bloom/Ku lanu Our community is being scrutinized by columnists and news services for evidence of racial bigotry and anti-Semitism, as a result of the unhappy experiences we had...…

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…SAY kte& TO A HEALTHIER)? 2. () 1 T 0 The tip- off in the final basketball game IN T I N filled with a wide range of activi- ties, including sports such as vol- leyball, basketball, whirlyball and dodgeball; games such as checkers, Scrabble, ping-pong and Rummikub; and competitions such as song, cheer, dvar Torah, challah baking, oratory and the talent show. During RC week, the teens also raised more than $2,100 for various charities...…

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…David Cronenberg (director) and Viggo Mortensen, as Sigmund Freud, on the set of A Dangerous Method Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein and Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung U Ea How the brilliant, disturbed Sabina Spielrein influenced Freud and Jung. Naomi Pfefferman Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. I t is the summer of 1912 in A Dangerous Method — a film whose storyline is drawn from real-life events — and Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knight...…

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…arts & entertainment Mind Games from page 37 "Jung was certainly rather obsessed with that; he wasn't anti-Semitic for his time, but he said things like, `Freudian psychoanalysis only works on Jews, and he did talk about the classic thing that Germans used to talk about: When their ancestors were running around the for- est wearing skins, Jews already had 2,000 years of culture. But at the same time, they felt, the Jews wander — they don't h...…

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…>> editor's picks Wednesday, SAL ""-"-- E January 11th 47 MINI & About ■ Him Monday, new balance January 16th Farmington Hills • Troy CLASSICAL NOTES Ann Arbor's Performance Network Jan. 12-Feb. 19. The play is a co-produc- In 1941, the Nazis tion between JET and established Terezin Performance Network. $22- (Theresienstadt) as $34. Performance times and a temporary ghetto Gail Zi mmerman tickets: (734) 663-0681; for Czech Jews on A...…

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…arts & entertainment Scott J. Campbell as Tunny, Van Hughes as Johnny and Jake Epstein as Will in American Idiot c8 Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Punk band Green Day's concept album American Idiot is a tuneful soundtrack to life at the dawn of the Iraq War. Suzanne Chessler Contributing Writer T wo Canadian-based musical theater performers — both born in Toronto — will be part of the cast of the punk pop-opera American Idiot when it is st...…

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…INAUGURAL SEASON • 2011-2012 WRCJ 90.9 FM presents the Detroit Symphony Orchestra INVITATION TO THE DANCE revolutionary work Thu., Jan. 26 at 7:3o p.m. — Southfield Einstein on the Beach At Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd. will be staged at the Power Center. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hans Graf, conductor Karl Pituch, horn Weber Invitation to the Dance Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 Weber Overture to Oberon Schumann Symphony No...…

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…GRILLED BLACK COD WITH HONEY MISO I had this at a famous Japanese res- taurant and came up with my own easy version. 6 black cod fillets (about 21/2 lbs.),11/2 inches thick freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts Marinade: 1 /4 cup mirin 1 /4 cup sake 1 /2 cup white miso paste 1 /2 cup honey Combine marinade ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk well, and cook until the ...…

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…arts & entertainment >> the best of everything Milton Berle 9 • Etc. Remembering the comedian's troubled forays into Detroit. p OTPOURRI Best-selling author and former local night club publicist William "Bill" Garwood answers the question (and then some) of many as to whether or not comic Milton Berle played the Elmwood Casino in Windsor. "Yes," says Bill. "I handled him three times at the Elmwood Casino. Then Berle came to Lofy's in Plymo...…

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…life c des CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS 11.11111111,11.11111111110111111.11 1, Sept. 28 Aaron and Julie (Harwin) Fidler of Washington, D.C., recently wel- comed a new son, Micah David. Eagerly anticipating Micah's Fidler arrival was big brother Eytan. Loving grand- parents and great-grandparents, all of West Bloomfield, are Rob and Rhona Fidler, Maxine and Larry Harwin, Ivan and Connie Fidler, and Erma Mazer. Sept. 12 Carrie and Randy ...…

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…Dear Howard and Cheryl, Just a note of thanks for your extraordinary REALTORS help in selling our house and in finding. xis good counsel new home. Your advice and our on pricing and preparing our house was instrumental in its rapid sale. Your sensitive needs, and desires made the search for a new Expect To Be Impressed With This 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condo. Great Room With Fireplace. First Floor Laundry. Full Basement and 2 Car Attached Ga...…

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…National Growth Award Closed Units • Net Closed Units Cranbrook, 248.626.8700 248.229.0036 REALTORS Elaine Wolf Mitch Wolf National Award Winning Recruiter Broker We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the agents and staff of Cranbrook Real Living for their generosity this holiday season. Because of them a less fortunate family in our community will have a brighter new year. AK 4( We are thankful for our extended Cran...…

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…obituaries CONTINUED FROM COVER to give back to the community," said his son-in-law, Larry Wolfe of Bloomfield Hills. "He showed us how to do it and cre- ated a wonderful legacy." Mr. Kahn, 89, of Bloomfield Hills, who rose from humble beginnings to reach the heights of magnanimity in Michigan, died of complications of pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease at West Bloomfield's Henry Ford Hospital Jan. 3, 2012. Adviser In Latter Years Until rece...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 55 The "Go-To" Woman For Family, Friends, Clients Ronelle Grier Contributing Writer T he best" is how Diane "Dee dee" Perlman was described by the people she loved most; she was a selflessly devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend. Mrs. Perlman, 61, died in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Jan. 2 after a tragic accident that occurred the night before. Perlman and her family were walking back to their hotel af...…

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…Social Justice Voice Of Emanu-EI B eatrice "Bea" and Abraham Sacks were founding members of Temple Emanu-El in Ok Park, joining in the summer of 1952 what was to be called the Suburban Temple. He became membership chair, and she par- ented the Social Action Committee that today bears her name. The soul and spirit of that committee, Mrs. Sacks will be remembered at Temple Emanu-El as a singular presence who pushed for justice and righteousnes...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 57 LESLYE INDENBAUM, 51, of Franklin, died Jan. 6, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Michael Indenbaum; daugh- ters, Shoshana, Alyssa Indenbaum and Lily Indenbaum; parents, Dr. Joel and Andrea Silberg; brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Julie Silberg of Novi; sisters and brother-in- law, Stacey Feig of California, Lauren and Roger Honet of West Bloomfield; moth- er-in-law, Valerie Indenbaum; sisters- in-l...…

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…Levine KENNETH EDWARD LEVINE, 67, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 6, 2012. He was a plumbing con- tractor and owner of L&S Plumbing Inc. Mr. Levine is survived by his wife, Lynn Levine; daughters and sons-in- law, Jennifer and Kimball Silverton of Grand Blanc, Stacey and Marty Belkin of Birmingham, Tonya and Bob Cohen of California; grandchil- dren, Camryn, Aidan, Marti, Alyssa, Rachel, Joely and Riley; brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Bon...…

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…/ The l Yesniva 20 Teves January 15, 2012 Max Delin Harry Goldman Solomon Grevnin Percy A. Maslowe Abraham David Sachs Edis Dorfman Norma Jean Meer Pearl Pelavin Ethel Scherr 21 Teves January 16, 2012 Jack Bookstein Leo Finkelstein Simon Lefkowitz Herman Shorr Harry C. Wolfe Anne Harris Meriam Mayer Bessie Rappaport 22 Teves January 17, 2012 Herman Eizen Jacob Lieberman Max Linovitz Robert Margolis Jacob Poss Myron Rosenthal Miriam Berris ...…

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…STEPHANIE STAHL, 70, of Oak Park, died Jan. 2, 2012. She is survived by her son, Michael Stahl; sister, Marcy Goldberg of Chicago, Ill.; grandchild, Jesse Stahl; loving niece and nephew, Rachel Goldberg and Jonathan Polin; great- nieces and great-nephews, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Leebie Goldberg- Polin, Orly Goldberg-Polin; devoted friend, Clem Bourne. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life (Jewish Federation Apartments), 6710 W. Maple ...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 61 Deaths We Missed, Lives Worth Knowing About Alan D. Abbey I JTA A lthough publications try to do right by everyone who has passed away in the Jewish world, the work is never finished. Here is a sampling of prominent Jews who died in 2011 whose names may not have been noticed in the days after their deaths. • Hanan Porat was a prominent Israeli poli- tician, rabbi and a founder of the settler movement. H...…

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