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…JN Contents JNOnline.com Thursday, August 18, 2005 13 Ay 5765 Vol. CXXVIII, No. 2 A Jewish settler cries as she holds onto a gate after Israeli police arrive at Neve Dekalim in the southern Gaza Strip on Aug. 13. On The Cover To Life! Right Car, Wrong Time 13 Israel's short-lived Sabra automobile had Detroit roots. Nutritionally Speaking '13a rha ra Beznos, RD. I.D N integrated Nutrition, L LC ties- lion: Dear Bar , ave a problem that...…
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…Editor's Notebook The Gifts Of Jewish Camp becoming the top professional of Detroit Jewry's venerable I is woods and water, fun and friendship, sun and spir- Jewish camp provider: the Fresh Air Society and Tamarack ituality. It's also a building block of Jewish identity. Camps. Believe in campers to find meaning in Israel and It's Jewish summer camp. Studies abound that validate its spot alongside Israel trav- Judaic programs, he said. Be su...…
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….r Letters ..7plap.11 Council Set Visit Thank you to Editor Robert Sklar for reporting on Israeli Deputy Consul General Andy David's visit to Detroit in early August ("The Fallout Of Disengagement," Aug. 11, page 5). Bringing Israeli officials to Detroit to meet directly with our community is an ongoing objective for the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit. As the primary link in Detroit's Jewish community to Israel's Chicago-...…
…Caring, Helping, Mental Illness. MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT, D. MICHAEL KRATCHMAN I am happy to report that Kadima continues to meet its goals to work with adults KADIMA OFFICERS D. Michael Kratchman, President Barbara Eisenberg, Vice President Sissi Lapides, Vice President Richard Ludwig, Vice President Perry Ohren, Vice President Jim Miller, Treasurer Gail Katz, Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen Amber Janet Aronoff* Jerome Bookstein Marla...…
…Caring, Helping, Mental Illness. GENERAL FUND ANNIVERSARIES Mr. & Mrs. Al Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tomaroff Mr. & Mrs. David Garshowitz 50th Margaret Ludwig Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Goldman 50th Mrs. Claire Lipten Clara & Harvey Gordon Mrs. Marisa levy Mr. & Mrs. Danny Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tamaroff Mr. & Mrs. Leo Keeps 60th Ms. Laura Zolkower Alan & Eta Zemmol & Birthday of Lita Zemmol Sally B. Sdliatenfek BAR/BAT MITZVAH Jordan Aronovitz D...…
…7N I so Travel Fun r or any of us who have traveled, there exist in our minds some shudderingly awful moments. Whether these arise from the preparations or having to fly to get there, travel can be horrendous. This need not be. With the help of the primer- style of writing, let's explore some of the fun that exists in travel. Here is Traveler. He is going away. Won't that be fun? First, Traveler must pack his suit- case. In go shirts. In go...…
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…Sompthing Extra Doer Profile re - City: Sct:a_.. Kudos: A Goad .11:Ivezy As the ofJzcial "Sunshine" for the Southfield Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, Dorothy Goldberg is well named. The 91-year-old resident of the Fountains of Franklin spends at least 20 hours a week spreading smiles and providing needed help to a wide variety of local organizations. Goldberg, who was born in Toronto, began her volun- teer career...…
…Uri Gill of Southfield and his 1962 Israeli- made Sabra roadster. -. 7 Right Car, Wrong Time Israel's short-lived Sabra automobile had Detroit roots. GABRIELLA BURMAN Special to the Jewish News W hen people think of classic cars, they generally recall '57 Chevys and Model T Fords. But an Israeli-manufactured car little known outside of collectors' circles? Hardly. Yet, the red 1962 Sabra roadster will turn heads Saturday when it arrives...…
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…We're Celebrating Our Newly Opened Wixom Branch. Office. Invest Be s t Staff photo by Brett Mountain GRAND OPENING MONEY MARKET 350' * APY Account Balances of $2.500 or more Crowd-Pleasing Citroen B ack in Israel about 40 years ago, Amnon Reiter bought a French- made Citroen 2-cv for family outings. Originally manufactured for farmers, the back seat could be easily removed so loads of veg- etables or potatoes could be taken to market. ...…
…As BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY celebrates its 50th Anniversary, it proudly recognizes the Detroiters who have helped create its world-class academic and Judaic excellence, helping it to become Israel's largest university. This year we salute our Jubilee Fellows for their lifetime generosity... Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Blumberg Foundation Friedman & Sorkowitz. Families Martin Goldman Stephen 8' Nancy Grand Doreen Hermelin 8' Family Joyce Bor...…
…Special Report Trilace e ac On campus, the Internet will help with that first introduction. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer r Ann Arbor or college freshmen who think there's nothing more frightening than starting school without knowing a soul, a Web site can introduce them to future classmates who've signed on for the same reason. Several Internet sites help connect college students, but locally it is through thefacebook.com that man...…
…To Life! Amira Gaba Jen Gonik Brooke Weingarden Daphna Heisler FACE TO FACE from page 17 "We've been blown away by the site's growth," Hughes said. "At the outset, Mark was playing around with an idea for Harvard students; but now, it's a site with more than 3 million users." Facebook, which is free, makes a prof- it through advertising and an announce- ment option that costs about $15 a day. Meanwhile, Facebook hopes to expand to all 1,...…
…Were Turning "3" and are so Excited... We're Having a Birthday Party You're Invited! -4( (1411A, OMM m.Ar ■ Metro Detroit's Newest Reform Congregation FAMILY SHA1313AT CELEBRATION Letting Go Sending our kids to college can be a big adjustment for parents and students. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer LINDA BACHMAN Atlanta Jewish Times Ann Arbor W hen 17-year-old Jenny Garfinkle of West Bloomfield begins her fresh- man year at the ...…
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…Spotlight Illuminating Sparks Flame of holiness and spirituality helps light the way for Shabbat. Wendy Sadoff of Franklin with Cheryl Grossman and Lillian Yashinsky, both of Oak Park T lot of us do it because we saw our mothers he Jewish tradition of kindling the do it and we don't really understand why. Sabbath lights brought 35 women "The sages say there are three reasons we together for a special night out at Grille 173 in Royal Oak....…
…To Life! "Cropped Red Number 4" by Joan Chesler of Ann Arbor "Butterfly" from the book "Portraits of Homelessness" by Joan Kadri Zald of Ann Arbor "New York Cabbie" by Mel Manis of Ann Arbor `Through Our Eyes' Ann Arbor JCC hosts photography exhibit by seniors. ELLEN HALTER Special to the Jewish News Ann Arbor hadn't known there were so many people who do serious and good photography," said Mark Chesler, a participant in "Through Our E...…
…Food The Apple Of Love Tomatoes are at tastiest, lowest-cost time of the year. ANNABEL COHEN Special to the Jewish News EE ome-grown Michigan tomatoes are at their peak this very moment. That's happy news to those of us who don't mind eating juicy toms right out-of-hand with just a wee bit of sea salt. In fact, its hard to resist buying bushelsful of the fruity vegetables at local farmer's markets each week when they're this affordable. ...…
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…The Scene Ruach Installs Officers Comedy Castle Trip Kimberlee Levy and Julie Solomon, both of Novi, were installed as co- presidents of the Ruach Group of Hadassah at a ceremony at the Loose Leaf Cafe in Birmingham. Board members are community service vice presidents Randi Berris and Nancy Goldberg, education vice presidents Diane Brody and Annise Goodman, fund-raising vice presidents Beth Kahn and Tricia Schoenbaum, membership vice presid...…
…To Life! On behalf of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, we thank you for opening your hearts and homes to our 100 Israeli campers this summer. Be Comforted, My People 2005 ISRAELI CAMPER PROGRAM HOST FAMILIES Marty & Ilene Abrin Mark & Laura Adler Andrew & Janet Belsky Allan & Sandy Bittker Stanford & Roz Blanck Ricky & Carol Blumenstein Jeffrey Busse! & Debbie Pevos Bob & Robyn Canvasser Jeff & Marlene Cohen Darren & Regina C...…
…Staff photo by Brett Mountain A new wall goes up at the east end of the Darchei Torah 4,- Making Room Darchei Torah refurbishes and adds on to its building to accommodate hundreds of students. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Stee'Writer W hen students at Yeshivas Darchei Torah in Southfield return to their classrooms next month, they will be able to see the tail end of construction that began just before they left school last spring. Major reno...…
…Metro Hate In Windsor Jews are targeted with anti-Semitic graffiti. HARRY KIRSBAUM StaffWriter T wo prominent Jewish families in Windsor were targeted by hatred when swastikas appeared on their property between the evening of Aug. 3 and the morn- ing of Aug. 4. A swastika was discovered painted on the driveway of attorney Harvey Strosberg's Victoria Boulevard home on Aug. 4. Within hours, another spray-painted swastika was found on a sig...…
…From Terrorist to Zionist Aish Detroit 26500 Northwestern Highway • Suite 280 Southfield, Mi 48076 The Incredible journey of Wand Shoebat In 1978 Walid Shoebat was sent with a bomb on a mission to kill Jews. Today he is speaking out in their defense. . . Hear the truth behind the propaganda from a man who has lived it. Sunday, September iith at 7:30 PM Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Ma...…
…Metro Skipping To A New Tune Skip Rosenthal moves from music to books and back to music. science behind everyday stuff and get a glimpse of where materials research might take us! Free with museum admission. LEONARD POGER This local presentation is made possible by: Presenting sponsors: Major sponsors: This exhibition and its tour are made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors. 39221 Woodward Avenue • Bloomfiel...…
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…Professional Enhances Senior Living r or outstanding professional service to the community, Marsha Goldsmith Kamin, executive director of Jewish Apartments & Services, has been cited with the 2005 Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions of communal profes- sionals employed by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, its partner agencies and beneficiaries Presentation of the award is sche...…
…Rosh Hashanah Greetings We wish our family & friends a very healthy, happy and sweet New Year. Continue a 63-year tradition! Wish family and friends and the entire Jewish community a Happy New Year! May the coming year be filled with health and happiness for all our family and friends. L'Shanah Tovah! For private party advertising only. Businesses are not eligible. For further information, call 248.351.5100. '65 Published: Sept. 29, 2005...…
…11 1111111is If1 I' A. A Little Howie Mandel trots out his "unusual" personality in new comedy series. STORY on page 38 :Howie Mandel: "Hidden Howie" is loosely based on the comedian's life, including his obsessive compulsive disorder, germ phobia and inability to shake hands with strangers. 8/18 2005 35 …
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…ailment On The Bookshelf aradise Still? h ost of new books chronicles the Sunshine State nd its Jewish connections, old and new. DEE B RAWARS KY '04iii-,to the. Jewish New lorida is an invented para- dise. Many Jews who live there were born far from the palm trees, orange blossoms and ocean panoramas of the Sunshine State; they crafted ver- sions of the Jewish communities they left behind on top of the sand. Beyond the jokes about white...…
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