…Yeshivah Massacre's Aftermath • Teen2Teen Extra • JET Play Tackles Abuse DETROIT J A JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDIA PUBLICATION $1.50 MARCH 13-19, 2008 / 6-12 ADAR II 5768 JNonline.us aV it • .- bil Close-knit leadership keeps Vesco Oil flowing profitably. Inside: Celebrate & Business MICHIGAN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2007 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 1942 - 2008 Covering and Connecting Jen ish Detroit ker.!. Week …
…GOLD is at an all time high. Turn your old GOLD into CASH FAST!!* We will buy your precious metals, diamonds, watches. Question it-bring it in!! ory _ ,40- Middlebdt • 7. 711 s, • ":".1 (At 14- Mile Rd. in. the Broadway ' ..%•-•-•+7 ..`" :--> ;C:.z• ' : (248) 8554730 Farmington-Hills; Michigan 1.'•'rk ,'", • , ,.. , : . - - . le; r", - N.; ct -.' - ■ '<•••••• • - ;Ok"` ■ ::. \N ••• • 't* :www.greis.corn .s , • • \ …
…`". , 0,11,11,1171,PrlICAMAW. JN Contents After The Massacre JNonline.us March 13-19, 2008 6-12 Adar II 5768 Vol. CXXXIII, No. 6 Nutritionally Speaking Thousands attended funeral services in Jerusalem for the eight stu- By Barbara Beznos, RD, LD/N Integrated Nutrition, LLC dents killed in last Thursday's attack at the Mercaz HaRav yeshivah. Section A Metro ues- tion: Dear Bar , at can you tell me about my old friend, sugar? Thanks, J...…
…Stressless® living... its all about art. Stressless° Royal The perfect combination of comfort, function and style. Every Stressless® is ergonomically designed in Norway, for your comfort. Recliners come in two to three sizes to fit everyone.The innovative Stressless® Plus' system is integrated into our line of chairs, loveseats and sofas. Choose from both high- and low-back sofas, offering individual adjustment of each seat for persona...…
…Editor's Letter Iran's Ticking Bomb I ran will produce a nuclear bomb within the next few years. And the Jewish community must stay vigilant because of who will control the Iranian levers of atomic energy: the Revolutionary Guard. The Guard works with the ruling clerics to secure the revolution and enforce the govern- ment's Islamic codes and morals. It considers Israel a cancer- ous growth that must be excised. Such incitement is in lockst...…
…I Premium Financed Life Insurance Coventry/LaSalle • RAI • Capital Credit Group XER • Rangetree • Peachtree If you are currently participating in any of these programs or any other Premium Finance programs, then you need to call Life Equities, Inc to get the highest offer for your policy* DO NOT relinquish your policy to the lender or settle for anything but the highest offer for your policy. Call Today ECTITIES, INC. A New Life f...…
…Premium Financed Life Insurance Coventry/LaSalle • RAI • Capital Credit Group XER • Rangetree • Peachtree If you are currently participating in any of these programs or any other Premium Finance programs, then you need to call Life Equities, Inc to get the highest offer for your policy* DO NOT relinquish your policy to the lender or settle for anything but the highest offer for your policy. Call Today LLIFE ECTITIES t iNc. A New Lif...…
…Letters Camping's Worth Kudos to Rabbi Aaron Starr and his col- leagues for joining the cause for Jewish camping. I was delighted to see Rabbi Starr ("Creating a Home Feb. 7, page A31) focus on the importance of Jewish camping, Jewish continuity and Jewish identity. We are grateful for the tremendous sup- port the many rabbis of our community provide to help train our staff, consult on a variety of issues, serve on our board of directors and ...…
…12 months to live, 14 years and counting Kirk's success story is brought to you by the team that sees more brain tumors than any other in Michigan: the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at the Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute. Meet Kirk at his myspace: www.myspace.comikirksstory Michigan's #1 Neurology and Neurosurgery Team as ranked by U.S.News 61 World Report …
…Front Lines Menline NOTEBOOK This Week www.JNonline.us Latest From Israel The Heat Of The Moment W hen you seek to get away, do you want to leave the winter behind and seek hot climes? Are you on the lookout for the "in" things to do or wear? Are you the kind to be very much involved in any project? If so, then you are conscious of what's hot and what's not. Let's start with travel. Why is it that those of us who can't stand the heat (...…
…TAX PREPARATION CORPORATE AND PERSONAL Electronic Filing both Federal & State Levy & Associates can help! Are you tired of not getting personalized attention from your CPA? Do you use one of the "national chains"? My firm will give you the most personalized attention in the industry. All returns are prepared or reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant. Lawrence B. Levy Member National Society of Accountants & American Society of Tax Pr...…
…JEWISH mED,, RENAISSANCE JNoniine.us 9FTPNT .!rvg1514 Nrws Advertising Sales resents Advertising Director: Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitzC.a)renmedia.us Sales Manager: Keith Farber kfarber@renmedia.us Account Executives: Ann G. Abrams, Wendy Hasty, Jan Haskell, Melissa Litvin, Heidi Martin, Rick Nessel, Dharlene Norris Sales Assistant: Kim Metzger . Business Offices Customer Service Assts.: Maya Brodsky, Jan Shain Billing Coordinator: Pame...…
…Metro AROUND TOWN Adina and Aaron Pergament of Huntington Woods Mona and Mark Jeross of Royal Oak and Richard Simt :.' ot of Farmington Hills High Stakes Fun Yad Ezra supporters ante up to fight hunger. M ichigan's troubled economy doesn't discriminate; people of all races, religions and socioeconomic groups are affected. With that in mind, more than 150 people gathered at Yad Ezra's warehouse in Berkley where more than 800,000 pounds f...…
…41111111111111110. WALL SYSTEMS HOME OFFICE CUSTOM CABINETRY AND MORE Metro We Are The Factory—Why Pay More For Less? Only At OPTIONS. Will You Find Teens Arrested • Wall Systems • Home Office • Built-fns • Custom Cabinetry • And More!! Three youths suspected in assaults on Orthodox men in Southfield. Choose Your Style, Size, Material and Finish From Our Unlimited Selections. WE WILL SHOW YOU YOUR OPTIONS AT FACTORY DIRECT PRICES. WHY...…
…living and work space reinvented ZIONIST ORGANIZATION of AMERICA MICHIGAN REGION richard m. hyman BUILDERS, INC. Residential renovation and restoration Commercial construction In Commemoration of the March 27, 2002 Passover Massacre at the Park Hotel in Netanya Retail Restaurant Medical Celebrating 25 years of exemplary service, exceptional quality and an extraordinary passion for perfection. (fade up- a'tt owl dream home withou...…
…SHALOM. SYNACOME If& DNESS Metro THURSDAY, MARCH 2l3 SAJE a FREE evening ac Purim klin for all ages • PURIM CARNIVAL MEGA-MEGILLAH READING 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. 620 - 7:30 p.m. a traditional reading by Adat Shalom teens along with activities For the younger set: clowns, Voce painting, air-brush designs games prizes "bouncers crafts THE PARTY CONTINUE 8:45 - 9:30 p.m. For more inVormation, call 248-851-5100 K-2nd Graders Popcorn, Puri...…
…Every morning in America, 12,000 baby boomers wake up to discover they're 60 years old. Perhaps 60 is about to happen to you. Or it already has. The sandwich years where you're caught between aging parents, dependent children - and that oncoming retirement you're half- dreading and half-dreaming about. And while 60 is a significant number, at Beaumont we think there are even more significant ones - like your blood pressure, your cholesterol...…
…ATID Kickoff Conservative high school program opens enrollment with HarPaz concert. A Hundreds of Fine Hand-Made Rugs Presented by Auctioneer Dave Watkins Sat. March pm Sun. March 16 ...........2:00m Mon. March 17 ..........2:00m 6335 ORCHARD LAKE RD.,W. BLOOMFIELD, MI On Orchard Lake Rd., Just North of Maple A18 March 13 • 2008 3N concert open to the public and for all ages featuring Israel musi- cian Michael HarPaz and his band on...…
…ail •Ao.' i ir Check out our many Kosher items for „vie . _A mit I pH cart motif~.9 . MARKETPLACE Shalach Manot kit - AI N Elite Chocolate bars 3oz cmzinfi#20.9.e.t.ae, neokydwa Love n Bake PoPPYs Min 11oz ca Tofutti Cutics 8ct 2/$6 Streit's Wafer Rolls 3.5 oz White Milky Chocolate . Kfref4$31**4 fgg at Better Made Family Size Potato Chips 11.75oz bag Greenfield Noodles 10 oz Kineret puff pastry dough 16 oz GREENTIELIG. PuF ...…
…What would you GIVE to see your neighbor find a job? As layoffs, down-sizing and foreclosures have become prevention counseling to help save homes and everyday stories in Michigan, everyone knows some- rebuild lives. one who's been affected by the economy. People who need. People who care.That's what For those who have nowhere else to turn, the Jewish Federation is all about. 90% of the dollars raised go Federation funds 19 local or...…
…I World Witness To Horror After witnessing death and injuries at Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav, former Detroiter Chaim Linden, 20, a third year student at the school, composed a letter to be shared with our Jewish commu- nity: The Linden family - Paul, Edith, Yochanan, Noam and Chaim - made aliyah five years ago. Unholy Carnage Ex-Detroit student in Israel survives yeshivah massacre. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer back in Jerusalem at Ye...…
…Healthcare—Access for all, Affordable for all: Why Michigan ? Why Now? What's Next? World DID YOU KNOW., Michigan residents are uninsured... of ALL Michigan residents lack basic health insurance... Carnage from page A21 US residents are uninsured... US ranks in life expectancy compared to other countries... Healthcare spending represented of the gross domestic product (GDP) in US. join us for an in-depth discussion highlighting u...…
…ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING? DO YOU NOT HAVE A COMPUTER? WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! lti CletrOi 10:7 morvises® jcc maccabi WALK IN REGISTRATION AT THE JCC MARCH 5 1 1 0,1 7,1 9 6-9 PM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT D. DAN Sc BETTY KAHN BUILDING EUGENE Sc MARCIA APPLEBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS 6600 WEST MAPLE ROAD WEST BLOOMFIELD MARCH 1 7 6-9 PM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT JIMMY PRENTIS M...…
…I AIM 111,-- _ World Carnage from page A22 "More significant is the difficult eco- nomic challenge he said. "It is difficult for businesses in Israel to compete globally and we face many unfriendly purchas- ing managers or people who fear supply line involving Israel. The news does not help, but even during the last Lebanon war there were no missed deliveries from Israel, the ports operated, factories ran and products were built and deliv...…
…6:00 PM PURIM COSTUME PARTY & GREAT GROGGER GRIND Contemporary Reading Featuring Songs ( 0.111 4)..i • 6:30 - 9:00 PM ENJOY THESE FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES Enjoy the Entertaining Clowns & Carnhral Games Celebrate and Dance to the Music of ance, Dance Revoludon, Guitar hero & Star Trax Productions Don't Forget These Activities for Adults & Children Arbrushhig, Infiatables, Tank Tag,Slot Car Racing 'pedal Young Children's Area (6:30 to 8:00...…
…Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces PROUDLY PRESENTS En er al Eat, Drink, Gamble & Watch the NCAA Basketball Fina ith Us Tam-O-Shanter Country Club RSVP by March 31st to win a $1000.00 gift card from Event Sponsors IHMEDiCS RONALD S . LEDERMAN, M.D., P.L.L.C. _ CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY • SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICAL THERAPY ATON STEEL B A Texas Hoicrem Tournament Sponsor R C O M R A III V DEVELIIN HILLS CID Morgan St...…
…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us . Editorial Dry Bones V& sr.g Just Words M uslim and Jewish leaders far from the violence in the Middle East exchanged letters and press releases instead of bombs and bullets in recent weeks. Muslim scholars at the Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations at Cambridge in England sent an open let- ter to the Jewish world Feb. 25, calling for peace, dialogue and understanding...…
…Opinion OTHER VIEWS Deal Hurts Rabbis And Converts New York/JTA T he Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Rabbinical Council of America have concluded an agreement related to conversion that will allow the two groups to work together. This solves a problem that reached its peak when Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi, Shlomo Amar, announced in April 2006 that he would no longer automatically recognize conversions performed by rab- bis belonging ...…
…C ome anci see wka-E s new at S cilukot i s Deal Hurts from page A28 Halachah. This should be our posture as we move forward together with like- minded voices in Israel. This was a moment of truth. The criteria on conversion as drafted by the RCA/Chief Rabbinate are the most stringent and do not reflect the range of legitimate halachic opinions. The approach insists, for example, that parents converting an adopted child commit to 12 year...…
…• Join our community and take advantage of the most comprehensive Jewish studies program in North America. List College (undergraduate) • H. L. Miller Cantorial School Visit www.jtsa.edu/recruitment or call (212) 678-8050. The Graduate School • The Rabbinical School The Jewish Theological Seminary William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education uxe l ials We Need Your Ponated Yousehol goods! FOR JEWISH HOME 'AND AGING SERVICES 3...…
…Business I on the cover/entrepreneurships 444" 274 ena, DonalNrjory and Lilly Epstein • eke bil n The Farnil Staff photo by Angie Bean Close-knit leadership keeps Vesco Oil flowing profitably. Bill Carroll Special to the Jewish News D onald and Marjory Epstein are lawyers, and their daughters, Lilly and Lena Epstein, were econom- ics majors at Harvard University. So why is this suburban Jewish family now running an oil business in...…
…Business I on the cover/entrepreneurships All In The Family from page A31 school graduate, gave up his law career to make sure the business stayed in the fam- ily. "I changed careers over a weekend:' recalled Donald, now 62 and Vesco's president and CEO. "Although I told my partners I would probably come back, it became clear to me after a few days on the job here there was no way I could go back." Marjory Epstein pointed out that "the pull ...…
…drivers on deliveries. She joined Vesco's industrial sales group, received technical training from ExxonMobil and even went on the road with a sales team and obtained her own territory. "I feel I won over my predominantly male customers by having more product knowledge than the average salesperson, being better organized and using better follow-up," she said. The Vesco Imprint The elder Epsteins have a "rare and unique confidence" in their da...…
…Business I coming home 'We Hit The Jackpot' Ideal jobs, strong Jewish community provide winning edge. Robert A. Sklar Editor D uring her junior year in college, Shayna Levine lived in Israel, where she met her future hus- band, Josh. When she graduated from the University of Michigan in 2001, she moved to Atlanta to live near him. They got mar- ried in 2003. After Josh earned a MBA at Emory University in 2005, the couple decided to move ...…
…president. "I trust Shayna as a person of action, who will take the actions required to meet and exceed goals." Shayna's husband, Josh, 29, is direc- tor of business development at Telemus Capital Partners. Family Ties Judaism is integral to Shayna's family. Shayna grew up at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Her parents are Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss. The Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit graduate was president of the Youth Federati...…
…Business I career coach The Art Of Staying Positive S omeone once told me when things are bad, it never looks like they will be good; and when things are good, you never think it will be difficult. These are tough times. With the looming threat of recession, many of you might be finding it extremely difficult to be optimis- tic about your own futures. Don't let the negative get you down. Don't whine. Don't com- plain. It won't result in any...…
…I can Hedge, Buy, Sell Manage.. Life Insurance? Most of our clients don't need life insurance to ensure their heirs maintain a comfortable lifestyle. And many are liquid enough to pay estate taxes. Yet they continue to invest in unique life insurance-based strategies designed by our firm. Since 1939 Schechter Wealth Strategies has been quietly working with families and their advisors, using life insurance and executing plans in sophisticate...…
…Networking To survive in this business climate, Brian Satovsky relies on satisfied customers. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor F or some, it may not be the best time to be in the mortgage busi- ness. But Brian Yale Satovsky is doing fine, thank you, by remembering the words of one of his former bosses, Dan Gilbert of Rock Financial: "Under-promise and over-deliver." Satovsky opened his Yale Financial Group in Farmington Hills two years ago. B...…
…1 people were leveraging." While still at Rock Financial, Satovsky took advantage of those soar- ing values, building and selling a num- ber.of homes in Birmingham through his Yale Development Co. "I did well," he admits, "and got out just before the crash:' Satovsky is a graduate of Bloomfield Hills Andover High School and Michigan State University (business administration major with a concen- tration in finance) and he is a lifelong product...…
…Business III philanthropy Dedicated Daitch family honors Technion Institute with gift of Jay M. Kogan Auditorium. Wired In. As president of finance and development for Wireless Toyz, Richard Simtob knows what it Marvin Daitch, Rebecca Liss, Lauren Kogan Daitch, Joshua Liss and Karen Daitch. takes to build a winning team. Haifa Richard believes the Jewish Federation is one of 0 n their December trip to Israel, Lauren and Marvin Daitc...…
…I finance IF: BlackBelly , from Wireless Giant' What Is After-Hours Trading All About? I ndividual investors once could limit (or even bar) your ability to see only buy and sell stocks during quotes on other networks and will only the regular business hours of post your order to the ECN you are on. major stock exchanges. In the U.S. markets, regu- The Risks lar business After-hours trading can be a risky hours are typi- environment that ...…
…Business I memos David J. Winter of Plymouth was elect- ed to serve as CEO and president of the board of directors of the Southfield law offices of Somers Schwartz PC. Winter LUXURY KNOWS NO BOUNDS. INTRODUCTING THE ALL-NEW, INNOVATIVE LEXUS LX 570 Lisa Rycus Mikalonis of Huntington Woods has joined the Southfield law firm of Sommers Schwartz PC as a share- holder. She is a commercial litigator and media attorney, focusing on pat- ent lit...…
…A Conversation with Abraham H. Foxman: Evolving Trends of Anti-Semitism Abraham H. Foxman is the National Director of the Anti-Defamation League and a world-renowned leader in the fight against anti-Semitism, bigotry and discrimination. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Community House 380 S. Bates Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 Tickets are $10.00 per person Community members who contribute $1,000 or more are invited to attend a co...…
…Ask the Expert Your Cellular Superstore/ with Jennifer Babby Court Candidate Wireless Toyz Manager Mark Frankel eyes probate seat. Do you have you any advice about using a cell phone and staying safe while driving? A Many studies have found Q A I just bought a new smart phone. How do I activate my e-mail? t alking on your cell phone while driving contributes to a distraction from the main task at hand – driving. The results have be...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JN A Jewish Renaissance Media Publication 00 CN1 U cd 111 …
…A wondrous moment forever and ever and ever. It's our pleasure. The most important day of your life deserves to be just the way you want it. At The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn, a wedding specialist helps you create whatever you can imagine to perfectly express who you are. Whether you choose a grand reception in the Presidential Ballroom, or a casual brunch in the refined elegance of The Gallery, you can be assured of the perfect setting for ...…
…\TM Fil By Appointment • 248-723-4300 • 722 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham • www.romasposa.com Hair and Make-up by Katrina Malota from Luigi Bruni Salon. …
…p r Haa9en.Dcis en tion tWs and receive 111111 °/° ne ° x 10 yott Jenny Rosenthal and Jordan Glass during their wedding reception at the Ritz-Carlton Dearborn. Photo by Les Gorback, Gorback Studio t L 16. catering °ra ` e% (min, order 520) When the occasion Calls for celebration, call our Haagen-Dazs "Create your own Sundae" Bar Let Haagen-Dazs ofTwelve Oaks Mall and Somerset Collection cater your next event. Experience Haagen-D...…
…• Traditional Veal Chop with Fresh Vegetables Chicken Antonio A tender breast of chicken smothered in a creamy white sauce and topped with provolone Roman a e CUCINA ITAL ANA 9924 D Between Miller =?,,r_ Lonyo Dearborn (313) 842-210 ord Road In The Height Lrborn ' ping Center eior 37646 W. 12 Mile Road In Halsted Village Shopping Center Farmington Hills (248) 994-4000 enter Cant on the SouthCorner of F. 2220 N. , 4 'anio...…
…Cd President/publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Chief Operating Officer F. Kevin Browett Editorial Director Robert A. Sklar celebrate! Editor Alan Hitsky Senior Copy Editor David Sachs Creative Director Deborah Schultz Sr. Graphic Designer Lindsay Schwartz Production by Vertis Site Manager Scott I)rzewiecki Jennifer and Nick Blum's first dance as a married couple, May 12 at the Roostertail, Detroit. Photo by: Murray Goldenberg, Classic Photo...…
