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…Civil Rights Drives Bill Goodman • Teen2Teen Extra • Thanksgiving Recipes DETROIT JEWISH NEWS A JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDIA PUBLICATION $1.50 Nov. 13-19, 2008 /15-21 CHESHVAN 5769 JNonline.us *11 JNF initiatives to make Israel's Negev bloom. Med ich 2 11111 I 9 C 1 '1.' 1' .4 6, 6 89076 fr.i ir, Ir ' iter lia,, „aaf ',I. 1. .. . !!!1 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week …

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…JN Contents Honoring The Judge JNonline.us Nov. 13-19, 2008 15-21 Cheshvan 5769 Vol. CXXXIV, No. 15 Nutritionally 1 . Speaking Cantor Meir Finkelstein and his wife, Monica, at the Shaarey Zedek celebration for Judge Avern Cohn. By Barbara Beznos, RD, LD/N Integrated Nutrition, LLC Section A On The Cover: Special Report Forever Green A13 JNF river park to help bring Negev to life. Metro Civil Rights Drives Goodman A19 An unwavering...…

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…Editor's Letter Your Cellular Superstore/ Obama's Challenge H e was never the likeliest candidate for U.S. presi- dent. He didn't start with much money or many endorsements. His campaign wasn't hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the back yards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston. It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and ...…

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…or's Lette Close the gap Obama's from page A5 • Students' future jeopardized by global economic crisis ORT students and programs are facing a crisis. Today's economic uncertainty has greatly hurt our ability to raise the necessary funds to provide global ORT programs and services. As a result, the educational opportunities of 300,000 ORT students and beneficiaries are in jeopardy. ORT students desperately need your help! Right now, thous...…

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…Letters How to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to the JN: 29200 No...…

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…Letters Your health is compromised by stress. Their lives are challenged by cancer. You can help each other. United America I do not know how the long-term results of this election will play out politically, but I do feel that the new majority of Americans reject a society that is mean spirited, self-serving and insensitive. They want an environment where people care about each other. E Pluribus Unum — Out of Many, One. The remarkable chil...…

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…Standard stroke treatment would have left Patricia paralyzed. - - Fortunately, Henry Ford created their own standard. Only one team in Michigan could give Patricia a medication that could reverse the effects of her stroke. They are the same team that researched this drug and continues with many other clinical trials: the I !anis Stroke Center at the. Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute. Michigan's # Neurology and Neurosurgery Team as ranke...…

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…Front Lines NOTEBOOK JNenline This Week www.JNonline.us America Urged To Isolate Iran Latest From Israel Robert Sklar Bayh urged the new president and Congress to bring a sense of urgency to changing the course of events in Iran. "The clock is ticking and time is not on our side,' he said. "If events keep going the way they are, some time in the next ran is the foremost state sponsor of terror today. four years, it seems to me, Iran wi...…

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…SH MEDI JNonline.us Front Lines DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Advertising Sales Publisher/President: Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@renmedia.us Sales Director: Keith Farber kfarber@renmedia.us Account Executives: Ann G. Abrams, Wendy Flusty, Jan Haskell, Melissa Litvin, Heidi Martin, Rick Nessel, Dharlene Norris Senior Sales Assistant: Kim Metzger Business Offices Customer Service Assts.: Maya Brodsky, Jan Shain Billing Coordinator: Pamela Turner Co...…

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…Special Report ON THE COVER FOREVER JNF river park to help bring Negev to life. Marcy J. Levinson Jewish Renaissance Media I t was David Ben-Gurion's dream to make Israel's desert bloom. Many Israeli organizations and private donors are working hard at fulfilling that dream, especially the Jewish National Fund through its Blueprint Negev initia- tive. This plan will bring to life the Negev, Israel's southern desert region, an area that c...…

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…Special Report ON THE COVER Left: Arthur and Gina Horwitz Right: Arthur Horwitz, Rabbi Arnie Sieutelberg of Cong. Shir Tikvah in Troy, Larry Jackier of West Bloomfield and David Techner of Birmingham Editor's Note: These remarks are adapted from remarks made at the JNF Tree of Life Dinner honoring the Arthur and Gina Horwitz on Sept. 17 at Congregation B'nai Moshe, West Bloomfield Our Personal Ties To The JNF Story Arthur Horwitz Jewish ...…

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…Forever Green from page A13 MICHIGAN'S OLDEST CIDER PRESS 176 YEAR OLD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BUILT IN 1832 100% Pure Natural Cider and Hot-Hot Donuts Grandma Franklin's Apple Pies • NO PRESERVATIVES ADDED Dakota Breads • Fresh Michigan Honey • Lots of other treats Last day November 30th Open Thanksgiving DaYI Bain. - 4 P" ./ Rai Freeman heads the Beersheva River Project for JNF. 248-626-8261 14 Mile Rd. and Franklin Rd, Hours: Open D...…

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…Special Report ON THE COVER Forever Green from page A15 1 ...For The Holidays! "Highly EntertufiningV F , netrfoit Back in Detroit at The Gem Theatre November 19 - January 4 Tickets & Reservations THE HISTORIC (313) 963-9800 www.gemtheatre.com GEM funds is about more than just a park, but a complex for social, environmen- tal and economical factors — a park, playground, promenade, lake, amphi- theater and businesses. "As the geopol...…

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…Adat Shalom is very pleased to welcome !LIZA SHLESINGER FIRST FEMALE WINNER OF THE LAST COMIC STANDING FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT EXPERIENCE * * * * * * * 5:00 p.m. - Kabbalat Shabbat Service 5:00 p.m. - Teen Service & Schmooze 5:30 p.m. - Limud Shabbat Service 5:30 p.m. - Shabbat Shaboom 6:15 p.m. - Casual Shabbat Buffet 6:45 p.m. - Child care until conclusion of speaker * 7:00 p.m. - Science Alive program 7:00 p.m. - Alr Lvenhig with !Il...…

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…Metro Bill Goodman An unwavering fighter for civil liberties. C "Detroit's a wonder- ful, great city," says civil rights attorney Bill Goodman in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Judith Doner Berne Special to the Jewish News T he idea of electing a black man as president of the United States was not even a tall tale when law clerk Bill Goodman spent the summer of 1962 at a small civil r...…

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…Metro Bill Goodman from page A19 A Lifetime Of Defending Civil Rights Who: William "Bill" Goodman, civil rights attorney Positions: Partner in Goodman & Hurwitz, Detroit; teaches constitu- tional law, Wayne State University Law School, Detroit; former law director, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), New York Age: 68 Resides: Detroit "The Civil Rights struggle was a base that allowed people themselves to enforce the Constitution of ...…

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…Metro DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Doing Business Governor schedules Middle East visit. Lansing While in Israel and Jordan, Granholm will meet with leaders of the countries' ichigan Gov. Jennifer advanced manufacturing, alternative Granholm announced energy, homeland security/defense, Wednesday that she will venture capital and water treatment travel to Israel and Jordan to meet with technology sectors, which include business leaders. govern...…

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…As the days grow cpider, the need grows greater... Tappers 17th annual Winter Coat Drive November 1 1 5 - Please donate your clean, gently used coats and new hats & gloves. Cash donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to purchase new coats at a discounted rate. Please make checks out to "Tapper's Coat Drive". Coats may be dropped off at either Tapper's location, the Detroit Jewish News, Hillel Day School, The Frankel Jewish Acad...…

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…I[ I Metro AROUND TOWN His Honor Shaarey Zedek pays tribute to longtime Judge Avern Cohn. Gov. Granholm and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff of Southfield Sen. Carl Levin and Judge Avern Cohn T he pursuit of justice has been his life's work — as an attorney, and for the last three decades, as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. The Honorable Avern Cohn of Bloomfield Hills is also a lifelong member of Congregation Shaa...…

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…What would you GI VE to watch every child thrive? We cannot always give our children everything People who need. People who care.That's what they want. But when it comes to children in need, Federation is all about. we cannot give up. 90% of the dollars raised go directly to those who The Jewish Federation funds 19 local organiza- need it most. And no matter what you do, or how tions, including the Jewish Community Center of much y...…

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…Metro Ready To Serve Congressman-elect Peters lays out early agenda. Robert Sklar Editor F ollowing his election as a con- gressman from Oakland County, Gary Peters reached out to one of the Ninth Congressional District's key constituent groups. "I am deeply honored by the sup- port and confidence of the Jewish com- munity here in Oakland County," said the Democrat from Bloomfield Hills. Peters, 49, is a former Michigan State Lottery comm...…

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…Just when you need us the most Tapper's is proud to offer the trusted service you rely on to provide immediate cash payments for your unwanted gold. • 41.. `aowit4106411011briiPhi '41.1Y • 4, Given the recent volatility of the stock market, some of the most valuable assets you own may currently be sitting in your jewelry box! The price of gold is still at record highs. Now is the time to take advantage of this unique financial opportun...…

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…Metro NI American Technion Society Is pleased to announce The DETROIT CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009 Hunting Terrorists Iraqi Jew in U.S. dedicates her life to thwarting jihadists. Keri Guten Cohen Special to the Jewish News A Scott Leemaster, President Tom August Ronald Bassey Dale Beavers Joseph Ben-Gal Arline Bittker Bernard Cantor Connie Colman James Colman Lauren Daitch Cathy Deutchman Eric Dobrusin Amy Folbe Zelda Gechter ...…

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…Under the creative vision of music director Leon Botstein, the Jerusalem Symphony has gained world renown for innovative programming that integrates the bold spirit of Israelis diverse population with the historical and cultural context of its ancient capital. The program spotlights music by three Jewish composers, including Aaron Copland's stirring Symphony No.3 with its thunderous conclusion based on his Fanfare for the Common Man, as well a...…

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…Metro 'Biological Threats' U.S. Holocaust Museum exhibit examines Nazi genetic manipulation. From the day I moved to Regent Street of West Bloomfield, it has "felt like home. The staff is kind and they are experts at what they do." - Resident Bea Paul " 248.683 1010 Visitors welcome! Call or stop by today. ISTED LIVING 4460 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Located next to Comerica Bank Created to care for our family, devote...…

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…World The New Chief Rahm Emanuel: attack dog, policy wonk, committed Jew. Ron Kampeas Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington p olitical insight, killer in a fight, Yiddishkeit — it's an inseparable package when it comes to Rahm Emanuel, say those who know President- elect Barack Obama's pick to be the next White House chief of staff. Since his days as a fundraiser and then a "political adviser" — read: enforcer — for President Clinton, Em...…

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…Tamarack C Something for Everyone! Camp Maas Only 2 weeks left to save up to $500! (November 30th deadline) Camper/Staff Reunion 248.626.4333 6905 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield On the Boardwalk •••••• . ..... ▪ .... ... ..... ... ... GRAND OPENING .... .. .. • Come & enjoy • Spend an afternoon of fun with your camp friends and staff! JCC of West Bloomfield lnline Hockey Center Friday, November 28th: 2-4 pm Teen Programs Spots going...…

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…World NEWS ANALYSIS Victorious Democrats Will Decide Their Own Fate Jonathan S. Tobin Jewish Exponent Philadelphia W ith Barack Obama's historic win, the question of who won the Jewish vote has under- standably been swept to the side.With the Democrat sweeping to victory across the country, the political donnybrook that has been fought within the Jewish community is nothing more than a sideshow. Nevertheless, the fact that Obama won, acc...…

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…Kosher Meat Shortage? Great Agriprocessors' troubles, fire spell more shopper concern. Photo by Ben Ha rris Ben Harris Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York W ith the kosher meat pro- ducer Agriprocessors fac- ing mounting financial problems, and a fire-related shutdown at another major kosher producer, industry insiders say major supply disruptions are inevitable and kosher consumers should brace themselves for some rough times. Agriproc...…

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…Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. Greenberg's View Editorial Geneva's Folly y et another Jew-bashing forum held under the rubric of the United Nations? It's possible. Talk about irony: A U.N. anti-racism conference slated in Geneva for April appears, at least in the planning stages, to be mirroring the 2001 Durban gathering that included an anti-Israel harangue in its official document against racism. Of concern is whethe...…

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…OTHER VIEWS Decisions We Jews Await I n the historic federal election on Nov. 4, exit polls cited in the Forward indicated that between 77 and 78 percent of Jewish-Americans voted for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for presi- dent, signaling that most of the Jewish community is comfortable with his ability to make decisions affecting them and all Americans. That evening, the American Jewish Committee sent a letter of congratulations to Pre...…

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…Opinion OTHER VIEWS Confronting Hate Crimes Don't Delay from page A37 Tad Stahnke Special Commentary concerns. Jordan's King Abdullah reaf- firmed this in a recent interview with the Spanish daily El Pais on Oct. 18. "We aren't saying take it or leave it," Abdullah said. "There are ideas that must be agreed between the two parties. The pro- posal is extremely flexible so as not to isolate Israeli politicians." The initiative does not rul...…

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…Business I entrepreneurships 'Caregiver' For An Industry Customer service a prime tenet of Employee Health Insurance Management Inc. Bill Carroll Special to the Jewish News Mindi Fynk, who grew up in Huntington Woods, now owns a multi-million-dol- lar company. S pending a few hours with Jewish entrepreneur Mindi Fynk is sort of like reading a Sidney Sheldon novel. Sheldon was the late movie/TV writer and novelist whose stories usually ce...…

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…Business I entrepreneurships How Well Is Your Investment Strategy Working For You? If you're dissatisfied, we can offer a solution. Caregiver from page A41 If you've been buffeted by the turbulence of the market, perhaps you should re-evaluate your strategy. A professionally designed portfolio may help. Learn how. Paul A. Harris, Financial Advisor Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. 325 North Old Woodward Avenue Suite 370 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) ...…

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…Business I career coach Learning From Your Dog I recently reconnected with a business coach I had not seen in some time. She was excited about her latest fam- ily member — a new mixed breed puppy she adopted from a local animal shelter. It had been 30 years since my friend had a pet in her home; and she couldn't wait to tell me how training the dog, whom she named Oscar, had transformed her life in a way few other things or experiences have...…

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…Business I coming home 'A Detroit Girl' Physician travels circuitous route back to her beloved hometown. 6-MONTH TERM CD APy- 405% 13-MONTH TERM CD Stacey Morgan Goldfine, who professionally goes by Dr. Morgan — at work at a Concentra Health Services clinic in Troy Invest in your future with Fifth Third Bank. You'll get guaranteed returns on your balances, and you can rest easy. Plus, it's available at your nearest Fifth Third Bank, so i...…

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…BlackBerry from Wireless Giant' current dual work complements that really well and is diversifying my experience as a physician:' Goldfine said. "They have both been excellent opportunities?' temple with my family:' Goldfine said. Goldfine plans to get more involved in the young-adult Jewish community "As large of a community as ours is, there is always someone who knows someone;' she said. Enduring Bonds The diverse makeup of the commu- De...…

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…After 25+ years of Service within our Community Business I executive tips Harry Siegel, CPA PRINCIPAL Is Pleased to Announce his Affiliation with A" M P R R Group clkAlt tOgr- AL VESOAS Contact Harry Today Stay Ahead Of The Pace: The Time To Act Is Now (248) 415-4420 'to- hsiegel@mrpr. cam. Need more information on how to choose the firm that's right for you? Download "The Insiders' Guide to Choosing a CPA" at wwwsurptcorn/jewish...…

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…Business I memos Howard H. Collens of Huntington Woods, a member of the law firm of Galloway and Collens PLLC, has been selected as a 2008 Michigan Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers maga- zine. He was recognized for his work in estate planning and probate. Collens focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration and elder law. Henry S. Gornbein of Bloomfield Hills, of the offices of Gornbein Smith Pes...…

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…teen 2 tecn er itlf rei, Match Made At FJA The Wedding Singer musical Making Memories makes Michigan debut Nov. 19. Rachael Vettese, - Marissa Quigg, both 16, flank Liliya Bromberg, 18, at a Friendship Circle Sukkot event. M Top: Senior Jeff Karson, juniors Dan Hacker, Alyssa Adler and Basil Williams; bottom: senior Rina Bergman and junior C.J. Apel T he Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit is mak- ing hist...…

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…Spirituality A Day to Share. DIGEST MITZVAH Day Come make someone happy. at -o;44;, ,,,, ,y, Nt es,:i.d 60 I 62 Thursday, December 25 Join us Thursday morning at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building for breakfast. tral DL 13 or .4.0%.,cam • 1.12.wo J. C, *Ws. STANpAR MIA as poi. *re to Office), ye York, N. Y. EXTRA=BOSTON MASS 21 . ..‘. .. WE RECOMMEND ...._._. ..___. ...__ . PROCLAMATION —.. _ OF FAST DAY THROUGHOUT THE...…

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