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…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK larc Beyond The Euphoria IIIC oney alone isn't the answer to the shifting sands of assimilation that have caused too many young adults in America to feel alienated from Judaism because of apathy, inertia or ignorance among family and friends. This deficiency in Jewish identity ranks up there with rising anti-Jewish sentiment as the top threats to passing our history and heritage from one generation to the next. "Consider ...…
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…CAN YOU LEND A HAND TO SOMEONE WHO REALLY NEEDS ONE? The 2004 Michigan Friends of the IDF is close at hand. Soon, you will have a chance to participate in supporting our young men and women of the IDF. The lives of everyone in Israel depend on these brave soldiers. With your help, we can truly lend them a hand. Advances in medical treatments and body armor have aided in the survival of these brave soldiers. But too often, survival has a pric...…
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…SHOCKING BUT TRUE: LEADING DEMOCRATS BLAME JEWS FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ OR REFUSE TO STRONGLY SUPPORT ISRAEL Leading Democrats, many with years of experience, are blaming Jews for getting us in the war with Iraq. Others are weak on Israel calling for a moral equivalency between Israel and Palestinian terrorists, or pandering to Arab audiences by attacking Israel's security fence. Turn the page to learn more... ZX 10/15 2004 880830 9 …
…A SAD PATTERN HAS EMERGED Blamin • Jews for the War Senator Fritz Hollings With American forces in Iraq battling terrorists, United States Senator Fritz Hollings wrote that the war in Iraq was motivated by President Bush's desire to secure the votes of American Jews and advanced by Jewish officials and leaders (Charleston Post and Courier, 5/06/04). Sadly, Hollings also compared Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to Iraqi dictator Sadaam H...…
…WITH DEMOCRATIC LEADERS TAKING SUCH A BELLIGERENT STANCE TOWARDS ISRAEL... COULD 50 YEARS OF BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL BE AT RISK? Mario Cuomo to Israel: You're killing us Mario Cuomo inferred that Israeli actions in the Middle East were the reasons that ter- rorists attacked and continue to threaten the United States. Cuomo said America should tell Israel, "Up until now it was just you and the Palestinians killing each other — now you...…
…New Time For Dream Job The Shul in West Bloomfield at night. It's six down and six to other, and once he got to go for contestants on be taller and stronger the ESPN reality televi- than me, he started to sion series, Dream Job. excel in certain areas." And friends and fami- Even the video games ly of Jason Horowitz of the brothers played were West Bloomfield are sports related. "When we staying up late to watch played, he would always at it...…
…WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004 facnily - 4 generations Green Murray Baruch at his Bar Mitzvah with sisters Rhonda & Miriam - 7968 Apple kringle is a favorite. Kringle For Chanukah? My late Aunt Beverly Levin of Milwaukee always had at least a dozen or so Racine kringle in her freezer. She was famous for them — almost as famous as the Racine Danish bakery that produces them. At family gatherings at Aunt Beverly's house you could count on t...…
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…UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO CELEBRATE THE SECOND DECADE OF THIS LANDMARK IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004 THE TOWNSEND HOTEL • BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN Mickey Shapiro Sara J. Bloomfield Leo Melamed DINNER CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR GUEST SPEAKER M EMBER, UNITED STATES UNITED STATES HOLOC,AUST MEMBER, UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST M IIIVIORI COU NCH, MEMORIAL. MUSEUM OLOCAU ST MEM...…
…UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2.004 C A 1R Mickey Shapiro LEADERSHIP CHAIRPERSONS H. 0 N 0 R A. RY CO—CHAIRPE II S 0 N S C. Michael & Elizabeth Kojaian Michael & Lori Milken • Jerry Reinsdorf CO—CHAIRPERSONS Marcia & Eugene Applebaum Mr. & Mrs. Harold Blumenstein Michael A. Chirco Isidore Eisenberg Leo & Robin Eisenberg Harry & Marsha Eisenberg Max Fisher Stephen Gran...…
…Focus on Israel MSU moves forward on professorship and contemplates study abroad. DIANA LIEBERMAN Special to the Jewish News East Lansing of many universities would agree to fund two new faculty positions while waiting for an outside community to endow two other positions. . Michigan State University did this and more for its Jewish studies program, says Michael Serling of Orchard Lake, chair of the MSU Jewish Studies Advisory Board. "When ...…
…Curtain Call JET's show goes on; mold not dangerous.' T he opening this week of the Jewish Ensemble Theatre's new season featuring I'm Not Rappaport will not be affected by the mold problem discovered beneath its stage in the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. "We anticipate the JET schedule to precede as planned," said Suzanne Lichtman, JCC marketing director. The JET's artistic director, Evelyn Orbach, said the problem doesn't po...…
…Jews For George Rabbi Bunny Freedman gives the invocation at local Bush rally. HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer abbi E.B. "Bunny" Freedman may not have had a full house dur- ing his invocation before President George W. Bush's speech on Oct. 6, but he was left with a memory that will last forever. About one hour before the president appeared at a rally on the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Rabbi Freedman o...…
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…Fame Games Bring Glory PHOTOS BY BRETT MOUNTAIN T he 18th annual West Bloomfield Community Fame Games Oct. 10 had its fair share of guts and glory as chil- dren and adults with special nee& showcased their abilities in such events as track and field and swimming. All did their personal best; you could see it in their faces and feel it in the excitement from those gathered to cheer on the athletes. Inclusion and community were key elements o...…
…Adam's Friends Annual fund-raising event helps paralyzed man achieve independence and success. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN StaffWriter T o see Adam Niskar driving from his own home in Beverly Hills to his full-time job, casual observers could never imagine what it took for him to get to that point. Adam, now 31, has been paralyzed from his upper chest down, since his spinal cord was severed during a dive into a shallow area of Walnut Lake in 1...…
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…Alyn 03 Digest 0 0 Detroit Friends of Alyn Hospital TEAM ALEX Settpla trY4( BOTTLECREW Thirteen fellow Detroiters will each bike 250 miles in Israel to support the physical- ly handicapped children of Alyn Hospital, in the Wheels of Love charity bike ride October 24-28. We are proud to have Joanna Abramson, Dorothy and Eddy Barak, Lisa Berenholz, Beth Brandvain, Bill Graham, Ted Kahn, Marc Convisser, Robert Levine, Allan Lovinger, Da...…
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…HALLOWEEN BINGO Digest DIGEST Lessons from Jewish Tradition," as she discusses how Judaism encourages involvement in the political process. Program sponsors include: the Jewish Community Council; the Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education; the law offices of Robert Rollinger PC; Lionel Margolis; Emery Klein; David Victor; the Michigan Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life; and B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region. Place and Time THE...…
…MAZ TOV ALEX J. ETKIN 2004-2005 LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS OCTOBER 19, 2004 Laurence D. Rich The ALEX J. ETKIN Leadership Award was endowed in 1998 by Douglas and Judy Etkin to honor Mr. Etkin's long-standing commitment to secure the future of Israel through his support of the Technion — Israel Institute of Technology. Mr. Etkin, a Founding officer of the Detroit ATS Chapter, is an Honorary Fellow of the Technion. Together with his wife T...…
…Digest Have you or someone you know Suffered a Stroke? DIGEST Wayne State University Stroke Center is seeking individuals who have suffered a stroke that has caused weakness in one hand and/or arm to participate in an investigational research study. Purpose: The study will assess the safety and effectiveness of an implanted device* in treating patients who have reduced hand and/or arm function after stroke. Participation Criteria: Pati...…
…Back To Lansing COUTURE NEW ARRIVAL EVENT Vice chair of House Republican caucus runs unopposed. S Kelley Goodman Taub is the only member of the 110-member Michigan House of Representatives running without opposition on Nov. 2. The Bloomfield Hills resi- dent represents the 40th District, which includes Taub Bloomfield and Southfield townships; the cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake Village and Sylvan Lake; an...…
…Township Leadership West Bloomfield voters to choose from among 14 candidates. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News Ec otly contested races for clerk and treasurer are enlivening the Nov. 2 election cam- paign in West Bloomfield Township. Fourteen candidates — eight of them Jewish — are competing in the major races: clerk, treasurer, supervi- sor and for four seats on the Board of Trustees; all are four-year terms. The township's popul...…
…Debbie Macon, incum- bent Republican Seeking her third term, Macon feels her experience and recogni- tion as a longtime trustee have won the confidence of township residents, and she has a "strong com- mitment to long-term planning." She said, "We can't cut the budget across departments unless we have a strategy; we need a sense of what services may have to be cut; this requires the shared goals and priori- ties of all seven board members — an...…
…TOWNSHIP from page 33 morale is low among employees, and she wants to supply "fresh blood and energy." She opposes cuts in the police or fire-protection portion of the budg- et, and favors auditing all expenses. "I would like to create more town- ship after-school and night activities for teenagers, possibly in connection with synagogues and churches," she explains. She also wants to expand bus transportation for seniors. Diane Reis Harnisc...…
…and treasurers organizations. She belongs to the Michigan Municipal Finance Officers Association and the Oakland County Treasurers Association. Hammond's civic and charity activities have included PTAs and Boy Scouts, the United Way Walk and the West Bloomfield Relay for Life, assisting the township team in raising about $25,000 for the American Cancer Society. She belongs to Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Sandra Shipper, Democrat Shipper c...…
…Election 2004 CHENEY 114 George W Bush.corn Up For Grabs MAYOR ED KOCH Candidates share views in campaign for 15th District county seat. S The Democratic Mayor of New York City from 1978-1989, the Honorable Edward Koch, will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming Michigan Jewish Coalition for Bush rally. Mayor Koch will give what promises to be an informative presentation on why he supports President Bush and Vice President Cheney in thi...…
…County Watch 17th District seat stirs issue-oriented campaign. one of rates," he said. "At a time when he two most important issues homeland security is a major concern, facing Oakland County are the entire region is dependent on one maintaining a balanced budget water system. As we learned in the and supporting programs that keep resi- blackout of August 2003, water supplies dents healthy and safe, says the are critical." Democratic contend...…
…Why are Democrats in our community supporting George W. Bush? We are lifelong Democrats who find ourselves voting for a Republican President for the first time. Terrorism threatens us and our fellow Jews in Israel every day. Terrorism is not going to disappear - unless it is destroyed by those people who believe in the sanctity of human life. The Nazis were not overcome by a huge coalition of nations but rather by people such as the Britis...…
…Why is Democrat Ed Koch supporting George W. Bush? Come hear why one of America's most prominent Jewish Democrats is voting for President George W. Bush and why he thinks you should, too. "I support the reelection of President George W. Bush. Why? Becaus I believe one issue overwhelms all others: the President's strong commitment to fight the forces of international terrorism regardless of the cost or how long it takes to achieve victory. ...…
…orld _ • . * SP Big Sky, Big Hearts Harry and Sylvia Granaders Montana camp fulfills dreams for kids with cancer. KERI ()TEN COHEN Sto,:y Development Mitor Gold •wk. Montana his month, Harry and Sylvia Granader of Beverly Hills will celebrate their 61st wed- ding anniversary. Despite this remarkable milestone, what they're really excited about is the 10th anniversary of Camp Mak-A-Dream, a sum- mer camp for kids with cancer they founded...…
…hooking his feet under available fimiture. But as his dream took shape for a camp for kids with can- cer, he found strength in his Judaism. Being a lew, were supposed to help other human 1.-1. t..ingss," Harry says. 1 go for that very much." Hadar Granader recalls, - Harry was not a com- mitted shul-going guy, but when he got involved with the hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, it changed his life. No one in his family had cancer, but he ...…
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…`A Good Vibe' Young campers feel normalcy and respect amid cancer's tumult. KERI GUTEN COHEN Story Development Editor "I watch them when they step off the plane and see how they build bonds and become a community in seven days. It's an incredible experience to watch it hap- pen." Gold Creek, Montana rom the moment they arrive in Montana, campers at Camp Mak-A-Dream begin to build a Bonding And Much More community. A big step toward buildi...…
…World The Professional Health Services Division Cover Story of State of Israel Bonds Development Corporation for Israel cordially invites you to attend the VIBE from page 43 Mairnonides Tribute Dinner honoring MELVIN A. LESTER M.D. WILLIAM R. SILVERSTONE D.O. unonides Award Recipients, of the State of Israel. . Special Guest Speaker NOLAN FINLEY Editor, Detroit News Editorial Page Tuesday, October 19, 2004 Congregation Shaare...…
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…World Record Investment Boston day schools to benefit from $45 million gift. URIEL HEILMAN Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York wish educators hope one of the largest gifts ever for Jewish educa- tion in America will prompt other philanthropists to follow suit. The $45 million donation from a group of anonymous families is intend- ed to improve Jewish day school educa- tion in Boston. The money will be spent over five years, with $30 million...…
…Digest Hit Fails On Arafat's Nephew Gaza City/JTA — Yasser Arafat's nephew survived an assassination attempt in the Gaza Strip. Moussa Arafat, whom the Palestinian leader briefly appointed as Gaza security chief in July, was safely away from his com- pound when a car bomb exploded out- side Tuesday night. Later, Moussa Arafat accused a Palestinian "fifth column" of trying to kill him, a possible reference to Islamic groups or even fellow Fat...…
…Technion — Israel Institute of Technology and The American Technion Society • • • • • • • • • . . • . • • . • 7-,,...r...... ....,...,,,.._ • • , • • . • . . •• aaron GE(Hanov • civrarri HErSHK I or Winn ing T no NOBEL PRIZE . In Chemis -_ry Professors Ciechanover and Hershko of the Technion's Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, along with their partner Dr. Irwin Rose of U. C. — Irvine, won the Nobel for their discovery of...…
…World Analysis Silver Lining? After Sinai attacks, an opening for Israeli-Egyptian cooperation. Since then, the Egyptians have been trying to mediate a cease-fire involving Jewish Telegraphic Agency all Palestinian organizations, including radical groups such as Hamas and Jerusalem Islamic Jihad. he coordinated terrorist attacks on In late May, Mubarak and Israeli Israeli tourists in Sinai on Oct. 7 may Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed t...…
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