…Hillel, JAMD to raise tuition significantly; increases likely at two other day schools. DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer T wo Detroit-area Jewish day schools have announced sig- nificant tuition increases for the upcoming school year. In late January, Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit (JAMD) each announced tuition and fee increases for the 2002-2003 school year Hillel's top ...…
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…This Week Leaner And Meaner Leaders want a stronger, more active Conservative movement. JULIE WIENER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington, D. C. he Conservative movement is seeking to create a more educated and religiously committed membership, what one rabbi described as "a leaner, meaner Conservative movement." The focus comes as demographic changes — par- ticularly intermarriage — erode the Conservative movement's position as the domina...…
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…This Week Liberty Vs. Securit y Hot debate expected at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. SHARON SAMBER Jewish Telegraphic Agency individuals and their counsel undermines due process. The directive has the effect of weakening not only the protection of attorney-client privilege, but also the basic right to competent legal counsel altogether. • The detention of immigrants: the resolution says many feel that detaining suspects without ch...…
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…This Week At A Crossroads Israelis, Palestinians and international community are looking at new directions. DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem A 11-out war — or a return to peacemaking. Both of those options seemed closer this week as Israel and the Palestinians inten- sified their 16-month armed struggle, while would-be negotiators intensified efforts to res- urrect peace talks. The latest escalation in the Palestinian int...…
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…k4. Mazel Toy! Engagements MERON-MUSIC R onda and Ken Music of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their 0 0 daughter Julia Music to Ido Meron, son of Miriam and Gad Meron of Moledet, Israel. Julia is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester with a bache- lor's degree in elementary education. She has spent much of her free time educating the community about HIV prevention. Ido was an Israel national champi- on s...…
…Engagements HOFING-JAFFE FRANKLIN-PARADISE S baron and Michael Jaffe of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Alyse to Nevin Jay Hofing, son of Tybie and Jack Abrams of Ewing, N.J. Lauren received her bachelor of sci- ence degree in food and nutrition from Michigan State University. After graduation, she served in the Peace Corps in Sao Tome e Principe. Nevin is a graduate of Rider University in Law...…
…Y,* Ke • High school teens bring the Shabbat table to young students. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer T 2/15 2002 50 candles. Classmate Golda Rosenstein, 16, of Oak Park called upon one of the children to demon- strate how to light Shabbat candles and say the blessing. Led by Baila Lax, 16, of Texas, students painted their own Shabbat candlesticks. Pleased with the result of the event, Amzalak's hope is to bring what she describes...…
…SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM CLASS PRODUCTS: Beth Shalom Plans Seder Jews from throughout metropolitan Detroit are invited to join the Congregation Beth Shalom family for the second seder Thursday, March 28, at the synagogue. The evening will begin with services at 6 p.m. followed by the seder at 7 p.m. Seder traditions will include the Elijah Walk, the Who Knows One? game and a re-enactment of the 10 plagues. The full Passover meal and evening wil...…
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…Synagogues lowing at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $13 for adults and $6 for children. For reservations by Feb. 20, call Gerri Spalter, (248) 357-5544. On Sunday, March 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Southfield, USY will host the Purim carnival. There will be games, prizes, rides, a moon- walk, food and fun. There is a cost for tickets, to benefit CSZ USY. For information, call Robin Freund, (248) 539-4673. Adat Shalom Is Cooking Michael Laiskonis...…
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…ELIZABETH APPI.EBAUM AppleTree Editor T helping jewish families grow Kids. -- Kick' r (1 AMottlft, 2/15 2002 58 he phone has not stopped ringing at Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg's office. His mother, his wi fe Ruthie, his daughter Rochel Leah, his mother again, friends, his wife again, his son Nfeir Menachem, more friends. The rabbi's grandchild, a little girl, has just been born in Israel. Her name is Necharna Aide'. It's nice to hear the p...…
…In The Midst Of Life he speaks, and even when he feels passionately about issues (as cer- tainly he does, especially when it comes to Judaism) he prefers the gentle path. He is not the type to laugh too loudly, or talk in a voice that fills the room, or let his emo- tions jump out and show you exactly what's in his heart. But there is an exception. Sarah Basya was little more than 1 year old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She died days...…
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