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…Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, Irvin D. Reid, Max Fisher and David Hermelin met last May at the Franklin home of Sherman, a member of the Detroit Federation Board of Governors. three years ago, according to state of Michigan figures, WSU had 47 per- cent of undergraduate credit hours taught by part-timers, compared to 24 percent, the median in 15 other Michigan public universities. But Reid has selected administrators who agree with t...…
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…Jewry's Role in Human Affairs This Week AMONG THE WORLD'S GREAT PIANISTS Instrumentalists of Jewish descent have excelled in interpreting time-honored and modern classical music. The large majority of these outstanding artists were immigrants from Central Europe where Jewish emancipation enabled them to come into their own. By the early part of the century, the Continent harbored superb conservatories and teachers. In stellar performances, ...…
…." Cover Story ) t° ‘11; WAYNE STATE A from page 17 6, 1 t) 00 144 ice' 1 dree.":01r A Jewish studies as a serious academic course — which makes my students interesting and challenging." Is Mission Possible? Wayne has turned what many consider a liability into a strength. It does not ignore its urban, diverse population — often motivated, serious and with an enriched perspective. "We have a non-traditional student base," Gladsto...…
…Israeli Violence Hits Home Infant with Oak Park roots dies from injuries sustained in West Bank rock attack. SHELLI DORFMAN Stair Writer 7 Above: Alex Saltsman holds a picture of great-grandson Yehuda Shoham. He owns a metal supply company and has been a frequent visitor to Israel. e ft; 6/15 2001 22 Right: Bat-Sheva and Benny Shoham he recent violence and grief that has ripped through Israel has hit home in a horrific manner as the ...…
…SUMMER DEALS ARE HERE! of this. We can only trust that in God's own good time, we will understand." "The level of faith of the family is unbelievable," says Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz of Machon L'Torah/The Jewish Learning Network of Michigan in Oak Park, where Alex Saltsman is a supporter and close friend of the rabbi. "Imagine the parents of a young baby killed, standing by his graveside saying a blessing with the same intent as they would ove...…
…These Golan Heights reservoirs are an example of how Israel is going about gathering fresh water. the water commissioner. "The situation is so serious that we are living from hand to mouth. We have lost our ability to regulate flow." Besides the ban on watering lawns, the committee has proposed prohibiting the establishment of new munici- pal parks and gardens and introducing water quotas. This could cut down on Israelis' shower time, as well...…
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…This Week Insight Remember When • • • From the pages of the Jewish News for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. Well Versed New Reform seminary president a recognized religious scholar. JULIE WIENER Jewish Telegraphic Agency T New York he new president of the Reform movement's sem- inary is a scholar known for his work in Jewish religious thought, ethics and mod- ern Jewish history — and for his popularity as a teacher. Rabbi D...…
…Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Demanding Accountability T he undeclared war th.,1: has gripped the Mideast since late September is no longer a distant crisis. On Monday, its deadly tentacles reached all the way to Oak Park. On behalf of Detroit Jewry, we join the Alex Saltsman family in mourning the stoning death of his infant great-grandson, Yehuda Shoham. And we join the Zionist Organization of ...…
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