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…DETROIT JAIME maws COVER STORY Page 6 Showing We Care A lmost five weeks ago, Detroit Jews converged on Yeshivat Akiva to stand united, uncondi- tionally, behind Eretz Yisroel — the Land of Israel. We stood shoulder to shoul- e, der to tell the world we embrace our homeland despite the turmoil and tragedy confronting it. At the same time, we demonstrated the depth of our love for a tiny Mideast nation percolating with our heritage and hist...…

…THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2000 Marriott Hotel Renaissance Center, Detroit Dinner 6:30 PM Reception 5:30 PM THE HONORABLE N EWMAN Golden Torah Awardee ANDREW M. CUOMO Guest Speaker YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER 11/17 2000 …

…For Openers :a A Plum Of A Temple an"cha K now © 2000 Cincinnati istoric Plum Street Temple still resonates with the teachings of its founder, Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. By Goldfein Born in Central Europe, Rabbi Wise pursued his hile the day, month and year are all mea- vision of a liberal style of Judaism in 19th-century surements of the movements of the earth America. The Reform movement is his legacy. and moon, which measurement of time ...…

…JUDITH SUDILOVSKY Special to the Jewish News r Jerusalem or a moment, as they walked down Jerusalem's fashionable King David Street to do some shop- ping, Detroiters Marta Rosenthal and Michael Horowitz felt like they were the only tourists in Israel. And it was not far from the truth. Since the recent violence erupted between Palestinians and Israelis a month and a half ago, tourism to Israel has plunged by 50 percent, according to Israel...…

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…People To People SHOWING WE CARE from page 6 Joining Hands To Find Peace MARTA ROSENTHAL and MICHAEL HOROWITZ Special to the Jewish IVezvs 111 f there's anything we learned A on our brief mission of soli- darity to Israel, it's that in these difficult times, you've got to be there to really under- stand. Long distance just isn't enough. When an Israeli shopkeeper welcomes you with the sad observation that you're the first customer he ha...…

…Action Day To Promote Unity Mission Michael Horowitz, having friends and family Valleys program in right, and Marta come, Nahon said, point- Nazareth, did what they ing out that she had missed Rosenthal look at the could to maintain contact map of Emeg Yizre'el with patients. Staff mem- an important professional with Mayor meeting to come to the bers in Nazareth Ilk tele- Eytan Broshi. small lunch gathering for phoned their patients in Rosent...…

…People To People In Honor of: Kathleen S. Blair Sunday, November 26, 2000 A Dance Concert at The Southfield Centre for the Arts 24350 Southfield Road Southfield, Michigan 48075 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Johnny Trudell's Dance Band and Naima Shamborguer, Singer All proceeds for tickets go to: Kathleen S. Blair, Lung Cancer Detection Rose Center Beaumont Hospital Tickets $ 50.00 Phone No. 248-559-6589 Dress Optional Donations to honor Kathlee...…

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…People To People JULIE WIENER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Chicago 6 n a speech that was the center- piece of the North American Jewish federation system's gather- ing in Chicago this week, Israel's prime minister recalled being a small child when he heard of the United Nations' 1947 vote to partition Palestine. That period — when the Jews' will- ingness to split the land was rebuffed by Arabs, precipitating Israel's difficult, but triumphant W...…

…consistent marching orders from Israel. In meetings with regional leaders, Rabbi Epstein found people" want to be supportive but are totally bewildered." Washington/ITA With so much uncertainty as A mid politically volatile situations in to how things will shake out in Israel and the United States, the Israel, few participants could say White House is asking Congress to sup- whether the renewed intensity of port an additional aid package to Is...…

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…People To People Missions On, Missions Off Some trips to Israel are postponed, while others take place as planned. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer A fter extensive planning, participants signed on for the Odyssey 2000 Leadership Development program had hoped to be in Israel this week, but instead remain at home.' "We made the decision in the heat of the crisis," says Andrew Echt, assistant campaign director for Jewish Federation of M...…

…1,k People To People FIGHTING OFF WAR from page 12 by the Orthodox Shas Party. Some political pundits are warning, though, that the holes in that net are growing bigger every day. Assisting Barak to stay afloat political- ly is the plain and sobering fact that no specific alternative policy has been artic- ulated by the opposition, other than Sharon's vague assertion that he could do things better if he were in power. Find out how our fami...…

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…Bernice and Al Deutsch taught their three sons by example. Bob, Dennis and Morris could see how much their congregation and community meant to their parents. A deep sense of gratitude led the senior Deutsches to give leadership and support to vital causes here and in Israel. Now — together with their children — they've created a $1 million fund to help other families share life-affirming Jewish educational experiences. Soon, the Alfred L. a...…

…WITH RATES THIS BIG WHO NEE S A GIMMICKY HEADLINE? MONTH CD Honored North America's Jewish federations fete a Detroiter. there before the creation." In an emotional speech, Joel Tauber of West Bloomfield, a businessman and UJC executive committee chair, thanked Dr. Giles not only for his n Nov. 12, American communal leadership — the two men Jewry's largest charitable have held many of the same organiza- organization, the United tion posts ...…

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…Staff Notebook we Are Food Going To The Needy Thanksgiving will be more bountiful next week for more than 100 local Jewish families in need. They'll receive kosher Thanksgiving food baskets, thanks to the generosity of the Jeanette and Harry Goldberg family and Jewish Family Service vol- unteers. For 10 years, the Goldbergs of Farmington Hills have turned contri- butions from family and friends into Thanksgiving food baskets. The food is de...…

…KERI GUTEN COHEN Story Development Editor I Rabin memorial ceremony reminds us of slain leader's dedication to the Mideast peace process, and ends on an uplifting note with an energetic performance by Israeli recording artist David Brosa. sraeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was a dedicated warrior for peace whose life was cut short five years ago by a Jewish assassin. A moving ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 11, commemorated his life, and remi...…

…No 401 K's were harmed in the making of this purchase. 3 2001 Z3 2.5 ROADSTER Sandy Gross with daughters Mira and Raya Samet. hope his legacy stays alive." The sobering memorial was followed by an uplifting concert by Israeli recording artist David Broza. He per- formed in the Madison Square Garden memorial to Rabin shortly after his assassination and also at a tribute last weekend in Rabin Square in Israel. Broza, a masterful guitarist an...…

…This Week Chance A year later, families mourn the victims of EgyptAir Flight 990. HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer C losure came a year late to the families of Lawrence and Edith Kowalsky of West Bloomfield and Norman and Jean Shapiro of Drayton Plains. The couples were among those who died on EgyptAir Flight 990 on Oct. 31, 1999. On Oct. 31, 2000, the survivors' families joined a group of 600 at a sea- side park in Newport, RI., for a burial ...…

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…Jewry's Role in Human Affairs NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES Crusaders for Peace MENAHEM BEGIN (1913-92) SHIMON PERES YITZHAK RABIN (1922-95) (192 3 -) "...and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks." This message of peace which resonates in the books of Isaiah, Joel and Micah has lingered in Jewish consciousness for time immemorial. Peace in one's own land, a dream long unrealized by Jews suffering dis...…

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…News Digest Gay Support Earns Award Metro Detroit's Jewish Assisted Living Community Congratulations to Jessica Cooper on her recent appointment to the 2nd District Court of Appeals. Boston — The Central Conference of American Rabbis, the organization representing Reform rabbis, received the 2000 Pride Interfaith Award, at an event sponsored by the Pride Interfaith Coalition for Greater Boston's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Peo...…

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…Insight Remember When • • • Charitable Clout UJC is seventh largest U.S. charity; other Jewish groups fill behind. JULIE WIENER Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York T he umbrella organization for North American Jewish fed- erations is now the seventh- largest charitable organiza- tion in the United States, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. This marks the first time in recent years that a Jewish organization has ranked in the top...…

…JOIN HANDS WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL The Michigan Unity Mission to Israel January 14-19, 2001 The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, in cooperation with congregations and organizations throughout the state of Michigan, urge you to take part in this demonstration of support for the State of Israel and her people. Please join us for a The greater our numbers, the stronger our message. Co-sponsored by MISSION MISSI • N WITH A $99...…

…Editorials Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Time To Take Chances I ntriging similarities are emerging between the American nation, as reflect- ed in its governmental, economic and social structures, and the organized Jew- ish community, as reflected in its umbrella organization, the United Jewish Communities. To begin with, both seem to have tri- umphed. The U.S. is the g...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY Trying To Stay On The Road To Peace known politician [Yitzhak Levy, leader of the hawkish National Religious here is a different feeling Party]. In a country or family of a few here, a different vibe. While million people, no one is untouched you are out in the streets, in by the daily events. the cafes and riding on the I am constantly asked, buses, there is a tendency for "What do you think, what the eyes to take in a li...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY There Is An Alternative Philadel hia means imposing borders of Israel's choosing between its population and here is no alternative," says the Palestinians; in Barak's colorful the Barak government, formulation, it sees Israel as "a villa explaining why it plans a located in a jungle." return to the bargaining table with Palestinian Authority Barak's own analogy points to the reason that separation cannot work; a Chairman Y...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY A Jewish Agenda Under A Narrow Government SPECIAL COMMENTARY JERUSALEM Family Focus Washington, D. C. Many candidates pledged in recent s the dust settles on the weeks to "fight for America's families" 2000 political battleground, and will be looking for ways to realize a few realities are clear. The that commitment. As a family-orient- new president [whoever he ed community, the American Jewish is] faces a closely divid...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY Time To Lead New York W hen Moses transferred his leadership to Joshua, the new leader faced major challenges. Not only would Joshua be measured in comparison to Moses' stellar job per- formance, but he faced the twin challenges of fur- thering the vision of his predecessor as it related to the Land of Israel and preserving the identity of the people as they experienced RABBI JEROME new opportuni- M. EPSTEIN ties. Specia...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY 4 TIME TO LEAD from page 43 argue the justness of Israel's position. Our decision to refrain from making visits to Israel becomes symbolic aban- donment. We know what is right. We just refuse to do it. Question Of Values We witness a parallel crisis in the realm of Jewish identity in North America. The recently issued study of the American Jewish Committee that - relates, in part, to intermarriage paints a bleak pictur...…

…SHARON LUCKERMAN Editorial Assistant Hania Shane of Southfield with her volunteer helpers: Yisroel Yelen, 10, of Oak Park (behind rake with glasses); Yaakov Krell, 10, of Oak Park; Eliyahu Britvan, 10, of Southfield; Eli Bakst, 10, of Oak Park; and Rabbi Eli Gordon of Southfield. liff ore than 160 children and adults, student groups and fami- lies have packed the Jewish War Veterans Building in Southfield on this morning of Sunday, Nov. 5, ...…

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…THANKSGIVING WEEKEND HOURS $1 Million Gift Deutsch family expands synagogue-learning opportunities for less-fortunate children. Congregation B'nai Moshe, of which he family of longtime com- Alfred is past president and Dennis munity leaders Alfred and serves on the board. Robert and Bernice Deutsch has created Morris are active in their respective a $1 million scholarship Jewish communities. fund to assist low-income families Alfred Deutsch...…

…A Garden Grows Out of love, a family donates a meditation garden to be enjoyed at retirement complex. yard of the facility, near the windows of the Mike and Mary Must Dining Room. That helps residents who ndrea are less ambulatory to Rubinstein lived enjoy the garden's beauty for 42 years and during all seasons. during that In addition, a three-sea- time, quite a few people son gazebo with a copper grew to love her deeply. roof was installed...…

…YEAR END CLEARANCE Scooters 0 Now From $1597 American Made IN MEMORY Ronald McDonald House ribbon-cutters pay tribute to the project's "guiding spirit and inspiration." LISA FEIN Special to the Jewish News T he driving force behind the new Ronald McDonald House in Lansing was hon- ored posthumously when the temporary lodge for seriously ill kids and their families was dedicated this summer. The late Dr. Bernard Kay, a local pediatrici...…

…introducing... • Beth Shalom Men Host Photographer Photographer Monte Nagler will pre- sent a program titled "A Journey Through Photographic History" at the Congregation Beth Shalom Men's Club Forum 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the synagogue. Nagler began his photography career after studying with Ansel Adams. His photographs are in many private and public collections, includ- ing the Detroit Institute of Arts, Ford Motor Co., General Ele...…