…News Editor Named J onathan Friendly, a veteran journalist, journalism instruc- tor and writing coach who's a former assistant editor at the New York Times, has been appointed news editor of The Jewish News. Friendly joined The Jewish News this summer as a copy editor and became interim news editor in September. In announcing the appointment, Robert Sklar, edi- tor of The Jewish News, said: "Jonathan's pro- fessional experi- ence is exceptio...…
…Sunrise, sunset... For the past 100 years. This is an event yqu must be a part of. It's a museum-quality exhibition that, through artifacts and photos, chronicles the life of the Jewish community of Detroit. From immigration and settlement, through two world wars, the Holocaust and the rebirth of Israel. It's an exhibition that must be seen and shared. So, bring an old friend...meet some new ones. Be part of the ioo Year Celebration of our ...…
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…COMMUNITY VIEWS When The Search Is The Answer I stared up at the wall, waiting for an epiphany or moment of truth to strike me from above. Throngs of women walked past me, their mouths open with awe, as I waited. Prayers seemed to rise from the stones themselves, and still I waited. People passed back and forth, and back and forth again, but all I could do was wait. Every religious stirring I tried to arouse answered with a resounding silen...…
…j . EDITOR'S WATCH A Pluralistic Touch Helped Make Yeshiva Dinner A Huge Success ew York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani gave the keynote address. Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's ROBERT unexpected arrival A. SKLAR sent a buzz through the ballroom. And Editor two couples who are pillars of Detroit Jewry were hon- ored. But the Boys Choir stole the show at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah's 84th annual dinner Sunday at the Westin Hotel in Detroit's Renaissance...…
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…Jerusalem T he two parties to the peace process have renewed their war of words, less than a month after they signed a land-for-security deal at the White House. Reacting to comments by Palestinian Authority Chairman Yassir Arafat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that he was suspending a West Bank redeployment slated for this week until the Palestinian leader retracts his latest statement that he will declare Pales...…
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…The World To Max, With Love, From Israel In Jerusalem, dignitaries salute Detroit's Fisher as "a great Jewish patriot. Jerusalem T he Israeli prime minister, the mayor of Jerusalem, American Jewish leaders and hundreds of other well-wishers gathered at the Israel Museum Sunday night to pay tribute to Detroit philanthropist and elder statesman Max Fisher in honor of his 90th birthday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called him "a mentsh,...…
…BILL CARROLL Special to The Jewish News Oslo D Ambassador David Hermelin makes the transition om real estate developer to diplomat in his first year in Norway. avid Hermelin has an answer ready when friends ask him if, as U.S. ambassador to Norway, he has learned how to eat sardines and salmon. No, he tells them, "but I'm teaching the Norwegians how to eat salami and corned beef." The statement is vintage Hermelin, who has held on to his s...…
…who keep the embassy humming — and managing an exhausting social life that can include four or five formal parties a week and the occasional mega-bash, such as the July 4 shindig he threw for a thousand or so guests. Is being an ambassador easy or dif- ficult? "I really don't know because I have nothing to compare it with," said Hermelin. "I know that representing the United States is a serious responsi- bility. Important issues are happening ...…
…Zti it: A 1 believe," he said. He noted that he is only one generation removed from Poland, where his father was born. His education was first at Winterhalter Elementary School in Detroit, fol- lowed by Durfee Intermediate, Central High, and the University of Michigan. He began his career in his father's insurance business, and expanded from there into real estate development, the building business in partnership with the Holtzman and Silver...…
…ive I seasons 11 You shouldnt have to look for reasons to give to the Allieci Jewish Campaign. T hey're all around you: •The woman clown the 6locit whose life was made more comforta6le 64 a visit -From a home health care worker. •Your friends daughter who's getting a ewish education. J •The family in the next town tha-Els receiving help to get out of an abusive situation. •The -Ethiopian Jews who are finding a new life and hope for t...…
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…I A A The Cardozo Society myrzamman northern mountains, and the summer was beautiful." The Hermelins have attended sev- eral receptions hosted by the various embassies in Oslo. To make sure no one is bored, Hermelin, an amateur magician, sometimes performs tricks for the foreign dignitaries. "I'm always afraid he's going to pull some old rab- bit out of a hat or bird out of his pocket like he does for the grandkids," said Mrs. Hermelin, "bu...…
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…Sports Good As Gold Former football player Bill Goldberg has taken the wrestling world by storm. MITCH SHAPIRO Special to The Jewish News I that stuff out of the water, but I'm not any different in spirit," he reasons, before stating the obvious: "I'm just a lot bigger than the normal Jewish guy. The middle son of a doctor, Goldberg celebrated his bar mitzvah while growing up with his two brothers in Tulsa, Okla. He twice n the super-ch...…
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…with Bea Kriechman, retired school principal. There is a $10 charge per person per lunch. Advance reservations by Nov. 27 are required. Send checks to Adat Shalom Sisterhood, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; Attention: Shabbat Luncheon Series. For information, call the synagogue (248) 851-5100. Names Quilt On Display Communities internationally will unite in observing the 11th annual World Aids Day, Tuesday, Dec. 1. As comm...…
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…THE ZAMIR CHORALE OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT PRESENTS FATHERS AND SONS: for a sing-a-long in a European Coffee House atmosphere at 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. This program is for Holocaust survivors, families and friends. Donations are accepted. "Fabs" Kaldobsky, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, will lead a discussion of composers and their music. There is no charge. Bingo will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, with caller Howard Guttman. There i...…
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…Important Lessons For Steven Baum, increased obligations don't start and end with his bar mitzvah. Steven Baum: Tzedakah is "not too hard" LISA BRODY Special to The Jewish News CI n Saturday, Steven Baum will follow in the footsteps of his father, and his father before him, to become a bar mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom. Steven, a seventh grader at Hillel Day School, is the second of four chil- dren of Denise-and Elliott Baum of Fra...…
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…Wendi Dines became a bat mitzvah at Congregation B'nai David on Satur- day, Oct. 31. She is the daughter of Resa and Philip Dines. Proud grand- parents are Esther Weingarten and Harry and Esther Dines. Her great- grandparents are Sarah Eisenstadt and David Novak. Wendi ) is also the grand- daughter of the late David S. Wein- garten. Wendi is an honor student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. She enjoys dance, music, drawing and many...…
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