Search Results

…$1.00 October 15, 1999/Cheshvan 5, 5760 President mily www.detroitjewishnews.com Lifting The Curtain On The 1000ays Of !sr Ehud Barak …

…32940 Middlebelt at 14 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 888.844.3916 www.greis.com …

…Durum JEWISH NEWS 'TN Family Affair Living Well page 107 www.detroitjewishnews.com October 15, 1999 Cheshvan 5, 5760 Vol. CXVI, No. 8 DEPARTMENTS 6 Super Sunday Community answers the call of Federation's Annual Campaign. 32 Head Of The Class Former Detroiter Jonathan Rosenbaum takes helm at Gratz College. 39 Online Seniors prove it's never too late to learn new tricks. 73 Welcome To My Home Three houses of worship open doors to...…

…You are invited to join... LARRY & ELEANOR JACKIER NATIONAL MISSION CHAIRS MORRIE & RENEE ROCHLIN DETROIT CHAPTER MISSION CHAIRS RICKY BLUMENSTEIN MARTY ROSENTHAL CO-CHAIRS, DETROIT TECHNION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA • ISRAEL In Israel... • Visit Israel's oldest university... The Technion... and Celebrate its 75th Anniversary • Meet world-class scientists and scholars at the Technion • Experience the miracle of Israel...…

…For Openers What's Tours Is Me, What's Mine Is rule I consider Prime Minister Ehud Barak's first 100 days to have been ... • good for Israel's security. bad for Israel's interests. poor enough to bring back Bibi. Vote on JN Online www.detroitjewishnews.com SY MANELLO Editorial Assistant I f something is "up for grabs," it usually does not last too long around our office, especially food treats. But that's good: Things do not go to waste....…

…c y nclay Or ederation's Annual Campaign aises $866,000 to kick off major communal fund-raising drive. 0 _o 0 10/15 1999 6 Detroit Jewish News n Kroll, both of Oak Park, work the telethon phones. Above: Howard Sherizen and Henry Left: As her dad made phone calls, Bracha Kroll, 8, of Oak Park, makes a menora in the children's room with help from volunteer Beth Sklar of Farmington Hills. Top: Max Fisher, speaking at Oct. 4 kick-off to t...…

…• Metro Detroit's Jewish assisted living community ALL= JEWISH CAMPAIGhT/FEDERATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 1990 2000 CANIPAIGN/YEAR Care That Changes With You AMOUNT $30,000,000 - 1 1 Exodus I $29,000,000 1991 1992 1995 Exodus II I 994 995 $28,000,000 $27,000,000 $26,000,000 $25,000,000 1996 24 hour personal care assistance in a warm, Jewish environment that offers nutritious Kosher meals and Jewish programs. $26,015,816 $26,008,000 ...…

…• www.detroitjewishnews.com Ladies may select their exclusive spring 2000 wardrobe from: VOTRE NOM • LAUNDRY • OLSON Or choose from Canadian-made Barzini International for your very own leather jacket or fur. As always for the men, custom designer Vince D'Elia and vice president of sales Ric Dunn for Cambridge Clothes, will be on hand foryour made-to-measure clothing and tuxedo selection with fabrics from Ermenegildo Zegna. „Mark gam...…

….......................... .. . ‘ '"Oc, , 44 • wawcw.:::-MAmA:mc: • COMPANY EMPLOYED INSTALLERS! •ft xg &-Mit ?Wca s. -;& •Al; a:W* W .g.::4;4 = Mis;K s , c; .4" • s •:* . , . .. .. • • HUNDREDS OF MANTLES: CLASSIC, TRADITIONAL & MODERN In The Warehouse District N 9 Mile RICAN A 696 0 co Northend * AMERICAN FIREPLACE 8 Mile VISA FIREPLACE &BARBECTE DIST. Prc=11 ..41 Recommended by Michigan's Top Architects, ...…

…E APARTMENT CHEF, RIVER. Decision Maker Rabbi Daniel Nevins will assume head leadership position at Adat Shalom. SHELL' DORFMAN Staff Writer I ♦ DINNER SERVED NIGHTLY 4 ♦ PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION SPACIOUS ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS ♦ RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ♦ INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING ♦ 24-HOUR CONCIERGE ♦ EMERGENCY RESPONSE To find out more about The Trowbridge call Donna at (248) 352-0208 Forest Cit...…

…elebrate a truly unique As to his future, Rabbi Spectre said, "There are brands in the fire." No matter what deci- sions he makes while "exploring very promising sit- uations," he says he will be Rabbi Rabbi Emeritus of Adat Efry Spectre Shalom "forever." Under his lead- ership, the synagogue has become strongly involved in support of the Jewish Theological Seminary and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and, in Israel, the Masorti ...…

…N rk,, ,• • Ca • Cover Story: Shaping An Identity aM *no DI kl pecialAt4m AN S' k, It seems like a million years ago, but on July 6, 1999, Ehud Barak was sworn in as Israel's new prime minister. One hundred days later, few would argue that Israel is on a path different than the one laid out by his predecessor, ays Binyamin Netanyahu. The peace process has been jolted back onto a fast track, new Israeli settlements could ...…

…CONSTRUCTION IS OVER! MAKE YOUR WAY TO ■ WAS $15,865 NOW ;;BA4. 1 t1 's 4,,u,:o. ,4twar aft, AIIIIII11111111111111111111111111M $13,959** 1999 CIVIC EX COUPE $218*M°• $599 TotaI Due 188*mo. $ MONTH LEASE $1599 Total Due Power windows, locks & mirrors, cruise, tilt, AM/FM/CD, power roof, keyless entry. Stk. #EJ814/085322 . • , „. . • ``. LEASE INCLUDES POWER MOONROOF & ALLOYS 2000 ACCORD LX SEDAN 264*Mai $719 Total Due MO...…

…This Week Shaping An Identity One Hundred Barak quickly brought a new feel to Israeli politics, the landscape still is fraught with danger. ERIC SILVER Israel Correspondent Jerusalem hud Barak has never been celebrated for his modesty. Presenting his government to the Knesset on July 6, the new Israeli prime minister declared: "I believe that this day will be chronicled as a milestone and a turning point — a time of reconciliation, unity...…

…Above all, Barak plans. He The question, which will take peace process are disturbed that Barak advances slowly, working quietly and many times 100 days to answer, is is allowing National Religious Party in the shadows. Within the nation this: Does Barak have the skill, flexi- Housing Minister Yitzhak Levy to and the coalition, he strives for con- bility and good fortune to succeed? Is approve hundreds of new homes sensus — but on his terms. H...…

…Shaping An Identity Era-tsed Aral Rosh lidayin, Israel he old half of this town of about 32,000 people is primarily Orthodox, habitually right-wing and representing a key stronghold of the powerful Shas (Sephardi Religious Party). Printed signs of the numerous little yeshivot operating out of apartments dot the streets. On a recent afternoon, four men on a corner are dressed in black kippot, white shirts and black pants. The group's senior m...…

…YEAH FROM THE YUPPIES "You get the feeling that he's ready to give back all of the Golan to the Syrians. Bibi never would have done that," Hasdan said. "A_nd he let a con- victed Palestinian terrorist come into Israel to go to his father's funeral. I don't think he's going to stand up to the Palestinians on Jerusalem. You give the Arabs an inch, and they'll take a mile." Slav Hasdan, a 28-year-old Russian Elsewhere in the shopping center, imm...…

…Shaping An Identity Sizing Up Barak "In the long run, if you were to gauge the reac- tion of the Arab and Palestinian community, it would be cautiously optimistic. This week's opening of a safe passage through the Gaza Strip was a real step forward. "There's a lot of work ahead of (Barak) to be done in the peace process, and he's building up a lot of credibility with the Arab people. The time seems to be coming ripe in the region for them to...…

…The Jewish National Fund requests the pleasure of your company at the 1999 Keter Shem Toy Award Dinner "The Crown of Good Name" Administration and pro-Israel offi- cials alike say Barak's biggest accom- plishment has been re-establishing a personal connection with top U.S. leaders. "The most fundamental thing is that the prime minister has established a working rapport with the president [Bill Clinton]," said Howard Kohr, executive directo...…

…Chafets Chafes Israeli journalist's keynote address ruffles feathers at Colloquium '99. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff Writer 4 ik apt ah tt kK 5i'•• c BR gt,SN„ A k Colloquium '99, sponsored by the lir International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism, began with a pointed keynote speech by Pontiac native Ze'ev Chafets. Ze'ev Chafets speaks at Colloquium '99. 10/15 1999 hen Rabbi Sherwin Wine of Birmingham Temple introduced Ze'e...…

…Rediscovering Judaism From Orthodoxy to Hindu philosophy, rabbi describes return to the Jewish faith. SHELLI DORFMAN Staff Writer I n traditional rabbinic fashion, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone of the Jewish Renewal Community in Boulder, Colo., begins her lec- ture at Colloquium '99 with a story. A young boy asked about his syna- gogue's memorial plaques. When told they represented those lost in the ser- vice, he replied, "Oh my God, was it Frida...…

…CHAFETS from page 20 Cancer Vaccines: A New Weapon in the War on Cancer Presented by: Bruce G. Redman, D.O. Director, Clinical Trials Program Vicki V. Baker, M.D. Director, Gynecologic Oncology Research Tuesday, October 19, from 7-8:30 pm Livonia West Holiday Inn (on 6 Mile Road just east of 1-275, near Laurel Park Shopping Mall) This event is free of charge. Join us for Cancer AnswerNight and learn life-saving answers to commonly...…

…CHUCK ROAST OR STEAK lb. KOSHER CHICKEN DRUMS OR THIGHS lb. ALL KOSHER MEAT IS SUPERVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF ORTHODOX RABBIS ONLY AT • ORCHARD LAKE AT MAPLE, PHONE 851.4175 •SOUTHFIELD PLAZA, PHONE 559.4717 •10 MILE AT COOLIDGE, PHONE 542-1900, packaged items excluded Demings Red Salmon AMERICA: S * CHOICE * Tomato Soup © 10.5-oz. can 14.75-oz. can BUY ONE, GET ONE for Log Cabin Syrup © P King Kold Pancakes 24-oz. btl. frozen, ...…

…ever For HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer T here is no easy way to talk about the Holocaust, nor should there be," said presi- dential candidate Bill Bradley. "No words can describe the evil, but we will have to speak about it because, by speaking about it, we will remember, and only by remembering can we learn about it." Bradley, a Democrat, spoke to about 1,300 guests at the Holocaust Memorial Center's 15th anniversary dinner held Oct. 10 at ...…

…HIGHLY RATED 6.00 % Pwy 12-MONTH CD •r. O 0 APY- MONEY MARKET t Paramount Bank, we always look out for your best interest. Our CD's and Money Market accounts offer the highest returns in the area. That is because we believe our customers are our greatest asset. Paramount Bank is your hometown bank. From our convenient hours to our wide range of products, we work hard to meet all your financial needs. Of course, all accounts are FDIC-in...…

…OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Because his talent is clear-cut. 8 9 10 A Palestinian Identity Rashid Khalidi comments on the process and politics of peace. 11 12 13 SAM ENGLAND Staff Writer 14 15 SATURDAY 16 Jim O'Leary, 17 Director of Design for Waterford Crystal IN PERSON 18 From noon to 3 19 The Galleries 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ,604044- Experience Italy like never before during Festa d'Italia in O...…

…F Jerusalem Vision PRESENTS Rashid Khali& will speak 11 a:m. Monday, Oct. 18, in the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Elliott Hall. His appearance is part of its public lecture series on Middle Eastern history and culture. feel that way ... are on the extreme. "If you go out to universities and Hillels and synagogues around the country, you'll find they really do only represent a fringe." Do you find differences between speaking here and ...…

…a 0 .M et w xm AI a 0 M. Litmus Al Gore's staunch support of Israel and Jewish causes has made him the darling of the Jewish voter ... up till now. House and Senate before moving into the vice president's mansion — can run an outside-the-Beltway campaign. Ironically, politically conservative Jews may already be shifting toward Bradley, despite the fact that he is run- ning to the left of Gore. For them, Bradley lacks the baggage of the Clin...…

…Orchards Children's Services EIGHTH ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE Recently we were contacted by Orchards Children's Services. This organization takes in children who have been removed from abusive or neglectful homes. They told us that sometimes the children leave their homes with nothing but the shirt on their backs. It seemed so unfair that children who have already faced such disappointment in their young lives, should have to face a cold, har...…

…visit our warehouse showroom! WAREHOUSE 144 11. 1 I 1 40 9 000 YDS. ■ SAVE 1 OVER 1 1 1 1 - Mickey Mouse Debate t 1 81000 YDS. . 1 I of VINYL LINOLEUM in STOCK 1 1 1 25% OFF • LABOR - 10% OFF •Nt OVER 1 of CARPET in STOCK 40% T° 70% PAD v. / SAVE ' . , 30%11360% .. 1 /I ... Maw V OVER 600 AREA RUGS STOCK SAVE 25 % TO 50% in Contemporary, Traditional, Oriental 2258 Franklin Rd. Bloomfield Hills 1 block East of...…

….1.-C911•51. 2000 GRAND AM SE Pwr. winds, locks. CD, keyless entry. theft deter., Demo. Stk. #5000L '99 SUBURBAN SIT 4X4 36 MO. LEASE GM 9* Total due at signing $2,543. Sec. Deposit $450 s32443 $ 3 EMPLOYEE 7 PRICE GMAC EMPLOYEE Total due at signing 36 MO. $2,443. Sec. Deposit LEASE $350. Stk. #T1566K 18* 20049 0#11 PRIX Pwr. seat, key- less entry, CD w/equalizer. Total due at signing $1600 $300 Security Deposit. Stk. #T060L Tot...…

…Insight Remember When • • Former Detroiter Jonathan Rosenbaum takes over as president of Gratz College. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff Writer D etroit native Jonathan Rosenbaum approaches his new appointment as presi- dent of Gratz College with a real sense of honor. In its nearly 105-year history, this esteemed center for Jewish studies in suburban Philadelphia has had only eight presidents. Rabbi Rosenbaum will become its ninth at an inaugura- t...…

…Congregation Shaarey Zedek cordially invites you to a TRIBUTE DINNER on behalf of State of Israel Bonds Development Corporation for Israel honoring RoseRita Goldman & Sheldon A. Goldman Recipients of the State of Israel Declaration of Independence Award Tuesday, November 2, 1999 At the Synagogue 27375 Bell Road Southfield With Special Guest Speaker Ambassador Yehudah Avner Israel's former Ambassador to Great Britain and the Current ...…

…Jewish Community \ meter of Metropolitan Detroit 48 Annual SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Th ursday, NovemLer 4 Scott Lasser, Battle Creek 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Peter Levine, The Rabbi of Swat y , NovemLer T S un da 10 a.m. Moshe Pelli, Hebrew Culture in America, 80 Years of Hebrew Culture in the U.S. (lecture in Hebrew) a.m. - 4 p.m. Local Author Fair in Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery Batya Gur, Murder Duet oon Lori Palatnik, Remember My Soul: *...…

…Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Top Tenure IN FOCUS Weiner will be hon- or most har- ored Saturday night at ried parents, BBYO's 75th anniversary dealing with a celebration at Detroit's teenager for Century Club/Gem The- more than 30 seconds atre in Detroit. The can be a major chore. evening includes a perfor- Think then of the mance of Escanaba in da achievement of Arnold...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS When History Is A Nightmare As young Jews, we learned about the Holocaust from the generations of our parents and grandparents. We were exposed early and consistently to the stories of survivors; those stories taught us certain lessons about good and evil, ene- mies and friends, identity and preservation. Our memories have been a bur- den, but they also are a key to our humanity. The presence of this his- tory in our lives is...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY Bruising End For UJA New York largest Jewish charity in the world, ne could just about fill a still taking in more than $750 million a year in fundraising. phone book with the names of distinguished Americans That's matched with an equal who turned down the Jewish amount in donations to various Federation world's top job in the past endowment and capital funds, as year. Cabinet secretaries, past and pre- well as a vast net...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS CREATING A HIGHER STANDARD NIGHTMARE FROM PAGE 36 The Model Year 2000 Has Arrived. Non-GM Employee SmartLease $499* '500 additional lease loyalty bonus for cuff Cadillac GIAAC Smartlease es *Per Month/24 Months. $5,119 Due at Signing. Security deposit required. Taxes, title, license and regis- tration are extra. Includes $500 refundable security. GM Employee SmartLease $449** **Per Month/24 Months. $3,612 Due at Sig...…

…• Community Calendar page 55 Seniors prove it's never too late to learn the newest tricks. Manny Koenigsberg plays a computer game, while Bertha Sonshine assists Ellen Moss at Hechtman Apartments. apartment building, Moss has gone from never using a computer to what she describes as "the al * :)* mind-boggling" world of checking stocks and year ago if Ellen Moss had been asked world news and e-mailing her out-of-town great- 4,* gm , a gra...…

…4460 Orchard LaLe Road MI 48323 Phone: 248.683.1010 West Bloomfield, gent olreef °Ins/ Woomfield Studios and suites with private baths Three well planned daily meals Emergency call systems - Housekeeping and linen services Round the clock staffing With caferecl services Licensed Nurses 24 Hours Daily Personal care assistance Medical supervision beautiful surrounclincis Spa with pool and exercise room Scheduled activities Game room created e...…

…GLASSMON OLDSMOBILE Oldsmobile, Israel Bonds Cites Goldmans Congregation Shaarey Zedek members RoseRita and Sheldon A. Goldman of Bloomfield Hills will be honored at a tribute dinner 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the synagogue. The tribute is held under the auspices of the Greater Metro Detroit State of Israel Bonds campaign. The Goldmans will receive the Declaration of Independence Award in recognition of their leadership in the Jewish commun...…

…N 11111BRINKS • Tribute To Laud Daouds, Schubots second keypad Install a Standard Home Security System $99* Installed 24-hour monitoring- $26.95/mo. FREE second keypad A Brink's home is a safer home. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in security, we offer the latest technology in home protection against fire, break-ins and burglary-24 hours a day. And if you already have a system that isn't monitored by Brink's, d...…

…1 ir 13th Annual Walter Litt Family Concert a 4.0 JVS Pursues Endowments come prepared to clop mit di hahnt , and stomp mit di feeseii fi L 1 l i Men's Club Honors Lucas The Beth Shalom . Men's Club will honor Dr. Leon Lucas as Man of the Year at a dinner Sunday, Oct. 17, at the synagogue. The evening will include entertainment and tributes from Dr. Lucas' friends and associates Dr. Leon Lucas Dr. Lucas is a founding member of Congregat...…

…THE 'WISH INGREDIENT Couple Showcase Their Artistry SHELLI DORFMAN Ste- Writer II In any great recipe, there's always one special ingredient that makes the dish memorable.At the Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza, that special ingredient is our Jewish tradition. It's what sets Friday evenings aglow with the warmth of Shabbat candles, softly spoken blessings, fresh baked challah, and steaming bowls of kosher chicken soup shared amongst fri...…

…1-te tyllitirew tfeektrt tylfte wiz Jewish Studies At Beth Israel A new adult educational series called "Leaping into the Millennium: Current Topics in Jewish Studies" will be offered on five Sunday evenings at Beth Israel Congregation, 2000 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor. The kick-off lecture takes place 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, when Neil Alexander Neil Alexander tells "What is Klezmer?" He will trace the develop- ment of klezmer music utilizin...…

…Chances Are, You Don't Need Hebrew Free Loan. Chances Are, You know Someone Who Does. It might be a friend, a family member or an employee. It might solve a problem or prevent an emergency. Urge them to call us at (248) 356-5292. Chances are, we can help. —rallin. When There's Nowhere Else To Turn, Turn To Hebrew Free Loan. 'Ye Over Alpha Hydroxy Acids! Is, you can now duplicate the natural e-retaining properties of the skin. Amino Fruit ...…

…Honorees Cited For Achievement Michigan Branch of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism will present its 1999 Women Achievement Awards at a dinner 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses. This year's honorees are: Martha Young (Ann Arbor, Beth Israel); Alice Wirt (Bay City, Temple Israel); Helen Bayles (Farmington Hills, Adat Shalom); Bette Heidenrich (Flint, Beth Israel); Rosalie Rottenberg (Grand Rapids, Aha...…

…• • 'k::, '".••;Ik\w•• ,: p,•*:,••"' March Against Guns Planned ' SAIMI. Sly OF OM MENU S1' GIA 1.02 ct. Round Sr E $ 5,450 G1A 1.05 ct. Oval G1A 1.22 ct, Round VS 2 G $ 6,900 G1A 1.00 ct, Erpafald US' G1A 1.§1, .Riittqess Sll GIA 1.51 a Round, VS - sti 01A 1.68 a Round „.„,. ••••„4 „,: titt:,..... ....,,. ':4.-4 , v.tma 4, -'..r. 0.. 0, i .$4.,....„.i... 1- ..Olik 2.02ct. Round . SIB t. - .e. *qt. Round VS . -.74_ •, .',. .0 ound S12 E $16...…

…J(eAAP ,..: Middle East Dance Rhythms The Jimmy Prentis Morris Building of the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park will offer belly dancing with instructor Naomi Handelman for eight weeks, start- ing 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. Naomi Handelman Handelman (Zahava) has explored ballet, tap, modern, jazz, folk Israeli, African and ballroom dance. A teacher in Southfield since 1985, she is also director of the Daughters of Peace Middle Eastern ...…

…SPECIALIZING IN ALZHEIMER'S CARE BLOO \WIELD HLALTI ICARE Testicular Cancer Program Created ** 1 • • Single Family Residence • Staffing Ratio 1:3 • No Entrance Fee • No Hidden Costs (Supplies Included) • Quality care provided with dignity and compassion Convenient Locations: West Bloomfield • Troy • Bloomfield Hills Philosophical commitment to doing whatever necessary and possible, within our means, to meet resident's needs for care of ...…