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…DETROIT I THE JEWISH NEWS Vol. CV No. 5 Associate Publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Editor Phil Jacobs Associate Editors Elizabeth Applebaum Alan Hitsky Staff Writers Jennifer Finer Ruth Littmann Lesley Pearl Steve Stein Contributing Editor We've got a community problem. The Southfield Public Schools are at a crossroads. The State has taken over funding of public education. Southfield's enriched, comprehensive program costs $9,400 per...…

…• • • COMPILED BY ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Torah By Phone T he Torah Communica- tions Network of Brook- lyn has a new service that allows anyone to learn a page a day of Torah, as well as study other subjects of Jew- ish interest, simply by picking up the phone. Dial-a-Daf and Dial-a-Shi- ur are available in English and Yiddish. (Mishnah-on- the-Phone is offered in Eng- lish only.) Topics include Holo- caust studies, tales of tzadikim and Jewis...…

…SCHINDLER page 1 List by high-school students prompts discussion, it could be the biggest breakthrough in Holocaust education to date. However, he is skeptical of the lack of teacher training offered through the partnership be- tween Mr. Spielberg and the states. "If you give teachers five to 10 pages of mimeographed out- line on the Holocaust, they're And now, will the real #1 please stand up. Schedules must still be arranged. not incline...…

…It was cold and the Tigers lost. But the memories of earlier summers kept everybody warm. JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER so-duegree t p and d 48 uidtnsoki he ovwerocas revent Southfield mident- - J. oanne Levine from enjoying the rite of spring. On Monday, she was among the sell- out crowd attending the Detroit Tigers' home opener. Ms. Levine, a diehard fan of baseball for , . 26 years, had a ticket for the game but was sure she could attend on...…

…Interfaith Efforts Recognized, Honored LESLEY PEARL STAFF WRITER R abbi M. Robert Syme stepped foot into the Shrine of the Little Flower. Father Malcolm Carron brought Jewish studies to the University of Detroit. Both acts shocked some, but the men believed they were nec- essary to further intergroup re- lations. For that spirit, the Ecu- menical Institute for Jewish- Christian Studies will honor the spiritual leaders of Temple Is- rael and...…

…WATCH FOR IT. SPECTACULAR SALM Memorial, Memories At Yom Hazikaron Event JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY APRIL 22-23-24 ONE YEAR SAME AS CASH! up TO 60% OFF! FINE FURNITURE ■ ACCESSORIES ■ GIFTS F or Menahse Shemeshe, an Israeli native, Yom Hazikaron is a day he re- fleets on the tears he has shed and funerals he has at- tended for friends who gave their lives defending Israel. On Tuesday night, Mr. Shemeshe, who ...…

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…ee /-' Family Fun ay B'nai David Won't Build ALAN HITSKY ASSOCIATE EDITOR S ome 200 members of Congregation B'nai David voted April 10 to discontinue plans to build in West Bloomfield and con- centrate on merging with an- other area congregation. B'nai David last week re- ceived a letter from a bank, of- fering to provide up to $1.5 million toward a new building. The congregation had sought $2.1 million to build a 300-seat sanctuary on M...…

…The Allied Jewish Campaign is honored to present Thomas Keneally Internationally Acclaimed Author of "Schindler's List" Monday; May 2, 1994 7:30 p.m. program followed by dessert reception Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Nfiddlebelt Road Open to contributors to the 1994 Allied Jewish Campaign $6 per person Please respond on the form below by April 27. Florine Nlarl: Ross Norman D. Katz Chairmen. 1994 Allied Jewish Campaign ( Yes, I (we...…

…C ourage in the Face of Evil," the official State of Michigan Holocaust Commemoration, will honor the rescuers of Holocaust victims April 21 at the State Capi- `-, tol Building in Lansing. The public is invited to the noon- 1 p.m. program, which will pub- licly recognize the selfless acts during the Holocaust by Henriet- ta Wiecherthes of Holland, Sonya Kuperus of Jennison, the Rev. John Timmer of Grand Rapids and Anneke Koositra-Burke of May...…

…Com 411111 4 11, Temple Israel Slates Concert olorful, breez o welcome sum Seymour D. Reich Ad deadline: May. Issue date: Week of Ma FOr additional information or please call Amy Bergin at (810) 3 YOUR OFFICE OR OURS? CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION 624-7300 DESIGNS UNLIMITED "THE FINEST IN CUSTOM CABINETS FOR HOME OR OFFICE" FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY, OUR CUSTOM DESIGNS, EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND QUALITY INSTALLATION SUIT YOUR S...…

…A great way to get exceptional. returns... Sale Aids War Veterans A spring Gently-Used Stuff Sale with be held on behalf of hospi- talized veterans and their fam- ilies sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Michigan Ladies Auxiliary April 24, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the JWV Memorial Home. There is no admission charge; the sale is open to the public. MONEY MARKET PLUS ACCOUNT FROM STANDARD FEDERAL BANK MINIMUM BALANCE* Reform ...…

…(;) INFINITI RED LIVERY 1994 J30 ORTHODOX: BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD SYNAGOGUE-CHABAD 357 N. Woodward, the Masonic Temple, Bloomfield Hills. Rabbi: Dovid Polter, 544-8639 or 901- 4750, ext. 1603. Services: Satur- day 10 a.m. Study group 9:30 a.m. Tot-Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Kiddush follows services. $399* BAIS CHABAD OF FARMINGTON HILLS m3.6.. Auto trans., dual airbags, stereo/cass., pwr. win- dows, pwr. locks, pwr. mirrors, air, ABS,anti-the...…

…Harold Strom will chant the Haftorah. Kiddush follows services. Minchah 8 p.m., followed by Rabbi's Pirkei Avot class, Se'udah Shlishit and Ma'ariv. CONSERVATIVE: ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 851-5100. Senior Rabbi: Efry Spectre; Cantor Emeritus: Larry Vieder. Cantor: Howard Glantz. Services: Friday: 6 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m., 8:15 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Weekdays 7:30 a.m. and 6 P.m. B'not Mitzvah of Alexandra Gr...…

…CONGREGATION BETH ABRAHAM HILLEL MOSES PRESENTS A SPECIAL SPRING EVENT THE SECOND DETROIT GREAT JEWISH DEBATE 'Tv" rint•fft v 4:r 41irri ADDRESSING THE ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN IN JUDAISM Life, Death Join At Childbirth N SHLOMO RISKIN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH TIMES Rabbi Leonardo Bitran, Shaarey Zedek - B'nai Israel Center Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Beth Abraham Hillel Moses Dr. Nancy Gad-Harf, Program Director, Temple Israel David Gad-Hart...…

…SEE RED AND SAVE A LOT OF GREEN$$ 1994 Nissan Sentra XE • Air • Cruise • AM/FM Stereo Cassette was only a brush with death, because mother and child do emerge intact, the days of puri- ty far outweigh the days of im- purity, in a ratio of either 7 to 33, or 14 to 66. And everything is doubled in the case of the birth of a girl because it is the female physiology in which the death-life drama is played out. This juxtaposition between death a...…

…Lakeside Lexus Rols Back Prices Beyond 1990! Tell Mc W That Was Then. In 1990 A LS400 Leased For A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I Know A Writer From Kalamazoo ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATE EDITOR This Is Now. TODAY A 94 LS400 Leases For '599 44: Why are two candles lit on Shabbat? The two candles are lit for the two different commandments God gave the Jewish people A regarding the Sabbath. . In Deuteronomy 5:12, the Jews are directed to observe ...…

…\AT jederal jireplace OUTDOOR 'Barbecue & patio SHOP cfc SAVE To YOUR FUR, Rabbi Leads Breakfast Study Due to a rise in attendance and the number of groups wishing to tour the museum, the Holo- caust Memorial Center has ex- tended its hours of operation for the school year. The HMC is now open to visitors on Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from Sep- tember through May. Regular year-round hours continue to be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday through Thu...…

…ea l th / , -,t4fe,44 Photos by Glenn Triest e I. Physician-patient group combats the Clinton 'Fix' for health reform. RUTH UTTIVIANN STAFF WRITER C3P2 founder Dr. Paul Ehrmann will participate in "Dangerous Medicine," April 16th at Stevenson High School in Livonia. Cr) w U) w -) F- 0 F- LU L1.1 30 overnment-run health care will have a lot in common with the U.S. Postal Service, says Dr. Ira Mickelson, a Royal Oak obste- tr...…

…he Big, ad Wolf? U.S . should adopt Canada's single-payer system. DR. BARNETT ZUMOFF SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS W ia is going on? Almost every American thinks there is a crisis in our health-care system. Even so, the Clinton adminis- tration, most of Congress and nearly all media are ignoring the one proposal that would bring the crisis to an end quickly. The American Health Secu- rity Act (S.491/H.R. 1200), in- troduced principally by Sen...…

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…Opening in June Ol eanifron mouse p resident Clinton's cam- paign slogan, "It's the economy, stupid," might be refashioned to suit C3P2 members: Just fix the tire, stupid. The group stresses that the current U.S. health system is the best in the world, despite its flaws. All that's needed is some revision, not a complete over- haul as proposed. "Keep the car intact, fix the tire and keep the car going," Dr. Ehrmann says. Among other changes...…

…alth :ff0,7,07.5.7/A MUMESERVEMEMZMY/AMOOMM " Israelis Embrace Self-Help Groups LISA SAMIN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS t the age of 33, "Nira" started to have disturb- ing dreams in which she was sexually abused by her father. Over a seven-year period, despite moving to Israel from the United States, under- going a major career change, be- coming a practicing Jew, and getting engaged, the dreams A WHAT'S NEW... SHORT HAIR. SHORT SKIRTS....…

…port group and eve.n a misan- thrope group for Reople who need their space. Though far fewer in number, support groups also are alver- lised in the Hebrew press. These include Alcoholics Anony- mous and Second Generation Holocaust Survivors, the latter founded by native Israeli Nahum Itzkovich. "As a psychologist, I know the natural reserve people feel with professionals. The people in our group share the same pain and frustration and they com...…

…HEALTH REFORM page 31 What a progression...Is this so different from what was de- manded of physicians in Hitler's Germany? After World War I in Ger- many, physicians were seen as servants of the state, rather than independent practitioners. Their primary allegiance was pledged to the government. At this same time, the chronically ill were viewed as a tremendous economic burden on German society. The sickly, the im- paired, the homosexual and...…

…Isyour life on the rocks over a thinking problem? Our special program will help you celebrate a new life. Whether you think you may need help or you know someone who does, we're here for you. Botsford General Hospital is reaching out to the people of our community with a wide range of chemical dependency and mental health programs through Eastwood at Botsford Family Services. Our center provides medically supervised, outpatient programs such...…

…• O O Rising interest rates force mortgage firms CI) LI to try new L-1 a , strategies. 38 R.J. KING SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS I n the information age, change is rapid.That fact is not lost on the mortgage industry, where a sudden jump in interest rates can turn a once prosperous firm into another hardship case in bankruptcy court. Since January, the average area rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has jumped from 6.90 to 8.19 perc...…

…ISRAEL DIGEST Specially compiled by The Jerusalem Post —$1 EQUALS 2.9940 NIS (shekels) - Close Price 4/6/94 — Bank Official Optimistic, But... Economic growth in Israel will be close to 5 to 6 percent per annum over the next three years, predicts Amiram Sivan, chairman of Bank Hapoalim's board of management. Mr. Sivan said his optimistic forecast is dependent on gov- ernment policy. At a Tel Aviv press conference, he said a change in the g...…

…GEARS page 38 Think BIG. may be over. One problem with refinancing is that home own- ers generally must stay put for three or four years to reap any savings, because most firms charge fees to process the move to lower rates. "When our company was formed (in 1991), the plan was to do financial services, and it just worked out that refinanc- ing came first," said Robert R. Denton, chief executive of World Wide Financial Services, Inc. in Birmi...…

…LOAN PLAYOFF TAKE A SWING AT AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN! Joe Knollenberg Knollenberg Honors Firms U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will honor companies which have created or assisted in creating jobs in the county at an awards cere- mony hosted by the Oakland County Local Development Company (LCD). The 1994 Employer and Lender Awards Reception will be April 18 from 5-8 p.m. in the ballroom of the Birmin...…

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…Wg_ORE OLW OJS Hurry! BUYING /-' /-' / ) pare SuperOffice to stores in the United States is music to the ears of managing director David Hartstein. Like many ambitious Israelis of his generation, Mr. Hartstein, 37, gained valuable experience in the U.S. business world dur- ing the crest of prosperity here in the 1980s. His recent move back to Israel after 11 years in Boston was as business-mind- ed as it was patriotic. Like oth- ers befo...…

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…I # • • • • • • • • • • • • WE BUY • bein spent six years in the Unit- ed States in the office-supply field — in his case, his compa- ny, Altra, marketed ready-to- assemble office furniture. Despite the expected compe- tition for customers and for prime retail space, both by Su- perOffice and by veteran Israeli office-supply outlets that are also getting into the supermar- ket game, Mr. Fishbein says he views the presence of other out- lets ...…

…Business Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood presents LAS VEGAS EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday, April 16 Compiled by Steve Stein FEMINIZATION of the Workplace will be the subject of the next dinner meeting of the Jewish Federation Business and Professional Women's Di- vision. Marcey Ellen Uday, execu- tive vice president of Prism Per- formance Systems and founder of Contemporary Learning Sys- tems, will be the featured speaker at the 6 p.m. April 21 event ...…

…PRE-OWNED, GREAT BUYS. PROBE '89 wht, 5 spd $5995 ACURA '91 Legend Cpe $21,990 firm sponsors both the summit and the awards. ,-- --') A PANEL DISCUSSION on mortgage appraisals high- lights an April 19 dinner meet- ing of the Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers at the Botsford Inn (28000 Grand River) in Farmington. Activities will begin with a cock- tail reception at 6 p.m. For further information, call chapter secretary M...…

…0 ti3O00 e',W4 a c h i n g The TEACHING page 1 F- - 0 CC LLI w 48 Local educators take successful learning techniques to classrooms of the world. Whizin Institute field service specialist Harlene Appelman tapped into families' needs to be together. The educators agree there is a lack of exciting material to teach from and not all teachers have the time or interest in creating their own successful class- room techniques. Individuals ...…

…a s ses unique que s is it s i challenging. We're cog- nizant of what children are ready for at what age." In I Can Learn Torah, rather than simply telling Torah stories to 5- and 6-year-olds, scaled-down language of actual text is used. The exercises in Betman's Book of He- brew Letters, while not particularly unique Mr. Wise admits, are not insult- ing to the students' levels of intellect, ei- ther. Rather than teaching mem is for "mit- ten...…

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…• siv••-)W: Police Chief i- Resigns Jerusalem (JTA) — Israeli chief of police Rafi Peled has resigned after the High Court of Justice recom- mended that the attorney general investigate the pos- sibility of making Mr. Peled face a police disciplinary court. The court had previously dismissed a petition brought by a law student who was in- censed that Mr. Peled had not been punished for accep- ting favors from Israeli resort hotels. The court...…

…TEMPLE BETH EL proudly presents PLO Gains Militarily, While Losing Politically Arafat's police will have U.S. equipment, but the support of many Palestinians is far from assured. DOUGLAS DAVIS FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT AT IARON APPELFELD Internationally Renowned Israeli Author speaking on L ast week, a group of mid- dle-aged Americans in neat blue business suits made their way through the Cairo throng to a grubby apartment block on Moudiri...…

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…uTomoirivE Israel Closes Territories Jerusalem (JTA) — The Israeli government has seal- ed off the administered ter- ritories in the wake of two days of attacks by Palestin- ian rejectionists that have left 9 Israelis dead and more than 50 wounded. The closure will prevent Palestinians from entering Israel from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Eastern Jerusalem will similarly be off-limits to visiting Palesti- nians. The attacks brought con- de...…

…1994 SECOND ANNUAL Of osyo Missed Deadline Adds To Gaza's Malaise FUNDRAISER Israelis aren't the only ones worried about a PLO takeove. So are many Palestinians. Invest In The Future Invest In The Dream INA FRIEDMAN ISRAEL CORRESPONDENT B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION Help us provide a quality Jewish program for Jewish teens, those young people to whom our community will turn for leadership in the 21st century. Please accept my/our ...…

…selves. "People here believe the PLO is about to march in with solid plans for getting the au- tonomy going. But that isn't so," Mr. Zakout continued with can- dor. "We've got to start from scratch. The PLO has been a revolutionary movement. Now, for the first time, it will have to rule. Up till now, it's Education Department has been a liaison office; now it must become a ministry of education, which is quite a different matter." But the expe...…

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…You don't have to pay top dollar for the best seats in the house. draw support away from Labor, he argued. Leaders of the three parties have responded posi- tively to the idea, Mr. Nachman said. But what alternative ap- proach to peacemaking would such a new party offer? The op- Word that the Afula bomb may have been made by some of the 400 Hamas deportees returned from South Lebanon has helped the opposition. position hammers away at the g...…

…CITY OF HOPE tz, • Sophie & Harry Hoffman Chapter Presents... RIGHT TURN page 59 is running against it, blaming the government for the esca- lating murders of Jews, and their campaign has caught on. A popular new bumper sticker has appeared — "You voted Ra- bin, and you got Arafat." The left, having gotten a strong political boost from the Hebron massacre, is back on the defensive, particularly since Yasser Arafat showed such pub- lic indi...…