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…ORTHODOX: BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD SYNAGOGUE-CHABAD 357 N. Woodward, the Masonic Temple, Bloomfield Hills. Rabbi: Dovid Polter, 544-8639 or 901-4750, ext. 1603. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Study group 9:30 a.m. Tot- Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Kiddush follows services. BAIS CHABAD OF FARMINGTON HILLS 32000 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 855-2910. Rabbi: Chaim Bergstein. Services: Friday sun- down, Saturday 9:30 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Weekdays 6:50 a.m...…

…Artist's Studio Open House Saturday, June 18, 1994 Sunday, June 19, 1994 1:00 - 5:00 • Rabbi's class 8:25 p.m.; Minchah 8:55 p.m.; Se'udah Shlishit following Minchah. BEST KODESH 31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, 477 8974. Rabbi: Craig Allen; President: Phyllis Lewkowicz; Vice President: David Gross; Religious Chairman: Jeff Kirsch. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Children's service the first Friday of every month. Kiddush follows...…

…17/i/e4- C C With Our Privileges Comes Responsibility RABBI IRWIN GRONER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS cN 0 C zr; 7:1 •CADILLAC. CREATING A HIGHER STANDARD. 'Price s plus 6% Mi. use tax, plate fees, title, luxury tax & $600 rel. sec. dep. 15C/mile over 24,000 miles. Customer responsible for excess wear & tear. Lease Prices based on $42,411 MSRP. Previous sales. tags, suppliers & factory sunroofs excluded. See dealer for complete detail...…

…righteous, God is more exacting and demanding. Many who enjoy life's privi- leges and security, demonstrate carelessness, irresponsibility and wastefulness. Worse yet, we see . how people who occupy positions of trust and responsibility in busi- ness, finance, government, and even the institution of religion, violate that trust and commit acts that dishonor their positions. Is not their transgression greater, precisely because of the exalted s...…

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…C GAN MIRACLE MISS/ON MAY 7-17 '1995 Nu, so what are you waiting for? The Michigan Miracle Mission has quite a reputation. Not just around these parts, but in every Jewish community in America. And in Israel, too. Last year, the Michigan Miracle Mission took Israel by storm. Everything was "right": the visits, the hotels, the food, the friend- ships that have lasted and lasted. Next year, we're going to do it again. And even better. So, ...…

…_111111111•_ JOU , • ,• • 49.•,,•• MraWSM5Ex: WWMMOZZOMMAROOMXIIMAMMEZ,W,V.aMsfMAEW/WONNAW.W.M Patients toss a surprise party for octogenarian allergists. hen it comes time to pay the doctor's bills, patients 41/(b0 — insured or not — gen- erally don't think pleasant thoughts.., Leslie Vilcone of Rochester Hills is an exception. Upon moving from California to Michigan, Mr. Vilcone devel- oped chronic allergies. At the RUTH LITTMANN time,...…

…atIMME'MS.VMMVMUM, . "1:11WAWMIMOKWAVISMIMIZMWM. •,` rich in tones of red, green, yellow and blue — depict scenes of dense forests, clear lakes and ripened fruits. Some convey depth, some levity. One shows a crimson apple in four stages: whole, bitten, half-eaten and es- sentially devoured. "I did a lot of pictures of apples. All of them I titled L'Chaim," she said. "I thought of apples as a symbol of life." Ms. Zaretzki shared her paint- i...…

…If you're losing hope of losing weight .. . "How much do I weigh? I really don't know. I've stopped weighing myself." "Food? Honestly, that's all I ever think about!" "My weight? I can talk about anything — but not that." Over four million Americans suffer from severe obesity. Their lives, and the lives of their families, are painfully affected by it. Because while the cause is unknown, we do know that severe obesity causes emotional, fin...…

…eral states are currently consid- ering legislation that would make doctors who assist in the suicide of competent patients immune from prosecution. And even in states like New York — where the task force's recommendations will likely head off any changes for now — exist- ing laws already contain ele- ments that, in Agudath Israel's view, constitute a serious erosion of respect for what it calls the "sanctity of life" and could impel an inexor...…

…A 4 SINAI HOSPITAL 4, 1 MEDICIDE page 39 Women's Health Series Join us for an informative discussion presented by specialists in the field of women's health care. Programs are held at 7 p.m., at Southfield Public Library 26000 Evergreen Road (between 10 & 11 Mile Roads) Our last Women's Health Series program for the summer! ■ June 29 "Alternatives to Hysterectomy" This lecture is free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, pl...…

…inal herbs, but we managed to cultivate the plant successfully on a small scale," he said. When Brenda and Harry Smith, a retired British couple, came to his office in 1992, to talk about growing herbs in Israel, they were pleasantly surprised to discover a fellow enthusiast. Christian Zionists who had spent many summers volunteering at Kibbutz Kfar Hanassi, the Smiths decided to settle in near- by Rosh Pina in 1984 so they could work in the k...…

…- I JUifi Total Corn tment MIGRAINE page 41 Ij Attempts to grow feverfew in the United Sates; the powder with the active ingredient in the is sold in bulk to a Dutch firm, United States and Mexico have and a big order has just come in been unsuccessful, and Mr. from Germany. Migraleaf is the first herbal Bouskila insists that his high- quality product has no competi- product to be offered by Galilee Herbal Remedies, but certainly tors. By...…

…Social Services Strike Enters Seventh Week Jerusalem (JTA) — Social ser- vices in Israel have virtually ground to a halt as a strike by the nation's estimated 9,000 social workers entered its seventh week and salary negotiations with the Treasury failed to yield an agree- ment. "It is one of the longest strikes (in Israel) based on the unwill- ingness of the government to pro- vide a living wage for the social work profession," said Brian Aus...…

…Opening soon! m CF Hamilton House Cancer Prevention Tips Alternative Living Services' Newest Specialty Care Option in Farmington Hills • Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat • Include fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals in your diet , • If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so only in moderation • Don't smoke or use tobacco in any form Pre-Opening Discount Now! • Avoid unnecessary X-rays Hamilton House provides an ele...…

…Sarid Visits Jericho Jerusalem (JTA) — Environment Minister Yossi Sarid this week become the first Cabinet minis- ter to pay an official visit to the autonomous Jericho district in the West Bank. Mr. Sarid, a member of the left-wing Meretz bloc who played a key role in the autonomy nego- tiations, said during the visit that the Palestinians were doing a good job of organizing their affairs. He added that the Israel gov- ernment had no complai...…

…Business g,h Gary Wasserman is in charge of the Detroit International Freedom Festival Committee. DEBBIE SKLAR SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS c C/) LU LLJ F- 0 CC UJ LU 48 Gary Wasserman: "We can't turn our backs on Detroit." ary Wasserman lives in Birmingham, but he is committed to Detroit and he wants more suburbanites to join the ranks. `the health of this region depends on the suburbs," said Mr. Wasserman. "We can't turn our b...…

…On The Horizon ISRAEL DIGEST ,Specially compiled by The jeruscdem Post —Si EQUALS 3.0530 NIS (shekels) - Close Price 6110/94 — New quarterly Jewish publication makes its debut. BIRD Funds 13 Projects STEVE STEIN STAFF WRITER BIRD, the Israel-United States Weston, HarperCollins Pub- Binational Industrial Research lishers, Brooktrout Technolo- and Development Foundation, gy, WR Grace & Co., Wicat approved $6.5 million as its 50 Systems, B...…

…PS LS HORIZON page 47 imili Mr. Dombey's son, Martin, is the president of Jerusalem-based Targum Press, which has been in operation for 10 years. Besides being available through a mail subscription of $24 for one year, Horizons also is being sold locally at Spitzer's and Borenstein's bookstores. Mr. Dombey said about 10,000 advertising fliers were sent out throughout the United States and about 600 people have signed up for subscriptions. I...…

…Your Old ha. Can Be Remodeled ► tto Zip ht And Out All Il'eadter Poplin Coat Suddenly, they were trum ped by Pepkor, the largest retailer in South Africa, which promised an initial investment more than three times that of the Weisfelds and an eventual offer of $56.2 million for a 63 percent stake in the company. To the shock and dismay of the Weisfelds, the Brown and Jackson board quickly switched alle- giances and supported the Pep- kor offe...…

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…WElE filLWEI s Bay! G Israel Records May Deficit The Israel budget registered a NIS 270 million deficit in May, the Treasury reported. Expen- ditures reached NIS 6.377 bil- lion, while revenues were NIS 6.107 billion. Since the beginning of the year, budget expenditures have totaled NIS 32 billion and rev- enues have reached NIS 33.8 bil- lion, leaving the government with a surplus of NIS 1.797 bil- lion. Government Action Urged Federation...…

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…Great Rate Israel, China Getting Friendly Trade ties between Israel and China are expected to deepen as diplomatic relations continue to develop, business leaders from both nations said. Li Shifang, economic and com- mercial counselor at the Chinese Embassy, sounded an upbeat note at a Tel Aviv seminar titled "Penetrating the Chinese Mar- ket - Step by Step" hosted by The Jerusalem Post. He cited the recent signing of taxation agreements and...…

…Bost, Compiled by Steve Stein MEMBERS of the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) who have been in the legal pro- fession for 40 years will be hon- ored at the OCBA's 60th annual meeting June 20 at the North- field Hilton in Troy. The OCBA also will an- nounce the winners of the Dis- tinguished Service Award, Media Award, Liberty Bell Award and the Frances R. Avadenka Memorial Award for outstanding community service outside the legal profes...…

…The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit presents Groups Hail Embargo Vote Washington (JTA) — Jewish groups are hailing a resolution adopted by the House of Repre- sentatives urging President Clin- ton to lift the arms embargo against war-ravaged Bosnia- . Herzegovina. Despite strong White House pressure to defeat the resolution, which was introduced by Rep. Frank McCloskey, D-Ind., the measure passed by a vote of 224- 178. A Dem...…

…"If thou loan money to my people, thou shalt not lay upon him interest." LVODUS XXII 24 7 k Deer Felix Salten: The Man Behind Bambi ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATE EDITOR Q: How did Meshulim Riklis make In other passages, Jesus cas- tigates the Pharisees, the adher- so much money? A: Mr. Riklis, married to the ents of the Oral Torah (Matthew Austrian novelist and play- 3:7, Luke 18:9). At the time the multi-talented Pia Zadora ("pos- . New...…

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…Easy riding with Jews born to be wild. udee Herman was riding through up- state New York with her husband Sal when her brakes went out. She pulled her Harley Davidson to the side of the highway while Sal called a garage. The repairman, a bearded, tattooed biker, handed Ms: Herman his business card. It read: Art Levine. "I said, What's a nice Jewish boy like you doing riding mo- torcyde.s?' He smiled and I said, `Meet another member of the tri...…

…wall. (Mr. Forbes owned 80 mo- torcycles at the time of his death and was a member of a riding gang, the Capitalist Tools.) Mr. Katkowsky rides nine months out of the year. He dri- ves the BMW motorcycle to work ("people leave it alone"). The Harley often takes him to synagogue at Congregation Beth Achim. But what began as personal freedom has become political activism. arry Katkowsky In 1977, Mr. Katkowsky tries to instill that thinking in hi...…

…been spent on a vari- ety of makes and models, several of them sit- ting in the garage of Ms. Lloyd's Rosedale Park home. "It all started when I dat- ed a guy in the Navy who rode a Harley. I worked split shifts at the phone company. He'd pick me up and teach me how to ride. When we broke up, I didn't miss him, but I missed the bike," Ms. Lloyd said. Ms. Lloyd has a slew of bik- er stories and photos to match. She recalls riding her motor- cy...…

…H How else to describe the thousands of contributors and volunteers who de- cided to do a mitzvah during Allied Jewish Campaign Days of Decision, June 5-9? TIV A R To all the individuals, agencies, organi- zations, congregations, schools and youth groups who made it happen, Thank you. Adat Shalom Synagogue Agency for Jewish Education Akiva Hebrew Day School Birmingham Temple B'nai Britt) Hillel Foundation of Metro Detroit Congregation Bet...…

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…Wondering how to pay for your child's Jewish education? Arrow Support Is Bolstered S unday's successful test fir- ing of Israel's high-tech Ar- row anti-tactical missile came not a moment too soon for supporters of the pro- gram in Washington. Pentagon official had warned that American funding for the $1- billion plus system could be in jeopardy unless the program started showing some impressive results. And there has been an ominous grumbl...…

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…Meed a change of scene? political. As the Palestinian Au- thority begins the massive job of issuing its own identity cards, for example, Mr. Zakout cites the matter of getting statistics in or- der. "The Israelis have population statistics for three years: 1967, 1981, and 1988," he explains, "but they have given us only the 1988 figure." The reason, he believes, is to stall progress on yet anoth- er sensitive issue: the return of various "dis...…

…Please join us at a Tensions Ease In Lebanon Bi-partisan Forum for the U.S. Senate Candidates N Jerusalem (JTA) — Despite spo- radic exchanges of artillery fire in southern Lebanon over the weekend, tensions in the area have declined since Israel's dev- astating air attack on a Hezbol- lah base in eastern Lebanon earlier this month. The June 2 attack in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, which left an estimated 50 members of the Islamic fundamentalis...…

…Heroes The Jewish News honors three members of our community who quietly perform acts of lovingkindness. …

…The Quiet Helper JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER enore Morris cannot figure it out. She has no idea why someone would want to draw attention to the vol- unteer work she does and call her a mitzvah hero. "If you are a human being this is what you do," Mrs. Morris says. For the past 35 years, she has been volunteering at Sinai Hospital (she still works between eight and 16 hours a week there). Those who work with her say her positive attitude is a...…

…Dedicating her time to helping others is second nature to Lenore Morris. Lenore Morris: She doesn't leave until it's finished. Mrs. Morris, whose apartment is decorated with many of her own needlepoints, says she vol- unteers because she feels good about helping others. "I do not have the desire to play cards," she says. "I want to do something helpful in the world; there is no other reason. I want the sat- isfaction of knowing that I am con...…

…PHOTOS BY GLENN TRIEST Randi Gartenberg loves helping children. Bedside Manner ALAN HITSKY ASSOCIATE EDITOR IR andi Gartenberg plans to be a doctor. But despite a heavy course load, the recent Michi- gan State University biology graduate managed to add thousands of hours helping others to her pre-med curriculum. In addition to class work, the 22-year-old Farmington Hills resident: * did summer research at the University of Michigan and at...…

…This future doctor already has developed a caring attitude. bought the cards for that purpose. Ms. Gartenberg narrowed her fo- cus after volunteering at the crisis center. With no prior training, she sat and listened as people "poured out their hearts: 'Should I leave my husband? He beats me."' She enjoyed the experience be- cause it was helping people in a one-to-one situation. But she al- ways returns to her two loves: chil- dren and humor....…

…The Busy Bette) ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATE EDITOR I; ette Heidenrich is rarely able to complete a sentence. "That's just how it is — oh, and I like col- orful clothes, too — re- ally colorful — that's another thing. "But I'm lucky," she says. "Everybody takes me just the way I am." The way she is, those who knows her say, is remarkable. "She is the kind of person who wants to take care of the world," says longtime friend Julia Goodman o...…

…Flint native Bette Heidenrich says love given comes back tenfold. tended family — my Russian friends, though I don't like to identify them as Russian so much. They're my friends, that's all." She regularly prepares gifts and helps with parties for new Americans — about 200 of whom now live in Flint — and has hosted events at her own home. She supplies the paper goods for a picnic held annually for all Jews from the for- mer Soviet Union and ...…

…1994 Mitzvah Heroes he Torah recounts a revealing incident between Moses and a small lamb. Moses was guarding the flock of Jethro when a lamb escaped. He chased the ani- mal to a stream, where the lamb was drinking. "Had I known you were thirsty," Moses said, "I would have taken you in my arms and carried you here." The rabbis cite Moses' compassion for the smallest of creatures as an example of his greatness. For it is not the dramatic and ...…

…• n Pr o usan Friedman lives the adage "better late than never." For start- ers, there is her career. As she per- forms with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Sym- phony Orchestra (BBSO) and SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS other musical groups in the area, she can recall her college years and the decade after, when she gave up the violin to seek steady She has been asked to be among phonic Fantasy last summer," was a student at Royal Oak...…

…The Restaurant Listing Is A Weekly Feature By DANNY RASKIN BERKLEY Sila, 4033 W. 12 Mile, Berkley, AMERICAN Birmingham's Ageless Favorite "Our number one goal at Alban's is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable meal each time you visit with us." Gracious Dining and Off Premise Catering 258 5788 190 N. Hunter, Birmingham Bottle & Basket - Mon.-Thurs. 11.11; Fri., Sat. 11-Midnight; Sun. 12-9; Brunch 10-2:30 1500 Town Center, Southf...…

…* DETROIT Lelli's has always been noted for its big amounts of food, but it is with the times in also offering a light side menu which has be- come so very popular. FARMINGTON The Great Wall, 35135 Grand River, Drakeshire Shopping Cen- ter, Farmington, 476-9181. Own- er Henry Lum prides himself on having a gourmet Chinese restau- rant with many of the favorites like peanut butter sauce on ice cream both made by him. The Great Wall serves e...…