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…www.detroitjewishnews.com $1.25 MAY 21, 2004/SIVAN 1, 5764 DETROIT JEWISH' NEWS al ute to the Michigan Jewish unity's brightest hiah school seniors. Read Ai's annual cap and Gown Special Section inside this - issue! …

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…EDITOR'S NO'TEBOOE Divine Debate I s a biblical verse in a school yearbook in violation of the than taking a longer view of life. c "separation of church and state" doctrine? If precedent matters, an entry in the 1998 Stevenson year- No, thank God. book also mentioned God — though in a generic sense. And thanks also to the American Civil Liberties When her -class yearbook was published in October 2001, Union of Michigan, an unlikely partner...…

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…. Ensuring The Future DOER PROFILE MADISONC OPLEY City: West Bloomfield Kudos: Locks Of Love Three-year-old Madison Copley turned her first haircut ever into a gift-giving event. She donated her hair to Locks of Love, a Florida-based organi- zation providing hairpieces to financially disadvan- taged children suffering from medical hair loss. On May 8, Madison's family — including mom Cheryl, dad Jason, brother Jack, 1, and two grand- mas...…

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…Something Extra On The Fence The president of Detroit Jewry's top fund-raising and service arm says the security fence and wall that Israel is building along its West Bank border should be called an anti-terrorism barrier to better reflect its purpose. "The security fence currently under construction along much of the frontier separating Israel from the West Bank is not a barrier to peace," said Lawrence Jackier, presi- dent of the Jewish Fe...…

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…4 a,kAq NkdV — Welcome Spring With MOSAIC Mosaic Outdoor Club of Michigan gath- - • Stroke Support Friends stroke group meeting for those recovering from a stroke meets 11:30 am. (the third Friday of every month). Light lunch. Congregation B'nai Moshe. RSVP: Shelly Milstein (248) 682-3040. 1 0 Family Fiesta Yad Ezra hosts Allegra; Latin salsa band, food by Unique Restaurant Corp., sorting Shabbat Odyssey and boxing food, magicians, cl...…

…These pages highlight 180 graduating Jewish seniors from 26 Michigan high schools. Cap & Gown is archived on www. detroitj ewishnews. corn ALAN H ITS KY Associate Editor 5/21 2004 16 …

…EVAN ADLER Ann Arbor Huron Key Club vol- unteer, executive board member, tennis team, yearbook staff, scholar-athlete, Jewish Student Union member. Tulane CORTNEY AMBROSE West Bloomfield National Honor Society, Michigan Merit Award, girls golf team, Temple Israel High School graduate and youth group member, Madrachim and JARC volunteer. Michigan State ANDREW APPEL Berkley National Honor Society treasur- er, Tri-M Music National Honor Society...…

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…Award, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, Phi Beta Kappa. Darchei Binah, Israel RACHEL COHEN Akiva Bnei Akiva co- president and regional board, yearbook and Hebrew newspa- per co-editor, National Honor Society, Model U.N., Panim el Panim, Student Council, Young Israel youth leader, Phi Beta Kappa, Detroit Free Press Class Act, Oakland Press Project Cap & Gown. Michlalah Jerusalem JAMIE DAVID West Bloomfield National Hono...…

…rot • Congratulations >4 : Seth Rogers Personal Sports Hat Donor Program for U-M Mott Hospital Children's Infusion Center, Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Rotary Leadership designee, WNEM- TV5 Best of Class 2004, school musi- cals, Torah cantilation at Temple Israel Bay City, Bridge Center for Racial Harmony essay winner. Michigan State For all you have accomplished, you have proven to be a wonderful young man. May you fulfill all your dr...…

…Explore, Experience, Excel! • Personalized. Work with your faculty advisor to create your own major. sAN.Mig VVtalk. • Uncommon opportunities. . • Begin immediately to design research and independent studies. • Exploration. Internships and study in other coun- tries help you grow beyond the classroom. • Respect. Service learning and campus involvement develop your leadership skills in a supportive community. • Nothing holds you back...…

…MAZEL TOY 411131111111111511111111EMINIMI "To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act!" 7 on your graduation! Anatole France ...Sara, Keep Dreaming!!! We Love You and Good Luck at M.S.U. May you always continue to be a source of nachas for your family. We're so proud of you and love you very much! Mom, Dad, Joey, Becca, Bubbie and Marshmellow, too! Much Love, Grama Bobby, Uncle Mark, Uncle Billy, Auntie Jo, Sarah, Rivky ...…

…Temple Israel 2004 North Farmington 2004 Intolerance co-chair, Future Problem Solving, NFTY TEMTY vp, volunteer at MOSES, library and soup kitchen. Michigan NATHAN FINK Bloomfield Hills Andover Senior Class president, ski team captain, HOBY ambassa- dor, National Honor Society, Junior Leadership Academy, OAA Scholar-Athlete, aca- demic All-State ski team, Caucus assis- tant, Student Leadership, Focus: Hope, congressional campaign volunteer. ...…

…founder/president, JAMD Friendship Circle president, Spanish Club secretary, 4-year basketball and soccer co-captain, National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, 2001-2003 JAMD basketball and soccer MVP, 2001 Female Athlete of the Year, Maccabi basketball, fresh- man mentor program, Yad Ezra and Danto Family Healthcare Center volun- teer, Spanish Club, Tikkun Olam Club. Michigan You have both made us so very proud of all you have accomplishe...…

…... and they sha// be a Nessing. B nai B'rith Youth Organization " Congratulates its SO MEMBERS and FORMER MEMBERS recognized as TOP SCHOLARS 'Congratulations CiIIandi and terhanie! You are our blessings. We are so proud of each of you. May you reach all of your dreams and live in a world at peace. DETROIT Juw NEWS always, 0-4/lony, ,gad and &dam 835010 MOS 4 T Congratulations, GREG SHUMER We are so proud of you! You have acco...…

…We are all yea) proud of our accomplishments. We congratulate you on graduating from \Nest Bloomfield High School with such distinction and honors. We know that your potential 16 without limit. We wish ,you ever success and happiness in your continuing journey whick begins this fall at the Liniversitli of Michigan, and on the path you choose for tiourself in the future. We love you. PAUL GROSS Ann Arbor Huron Habonim Dror Ken Pardess rosh ken...…

…Join Jennifer Lipshitz from NBC's Hit Reality TV Show Average Joe: Adam Returns for a show-stopping Shabbat designed specifically for young adults Friday, May 21, 2004 7 . 30 PM, Alternative YFTI Service 9:00 PM, Special Service for the Shabbat Unplugged crowd Not So Average Jen Jennifer is a graduate student at the University of Michigan getting her Masters in Social Work. She works part time at Jewish Family Service in West Bloomfield. Sh...…

…Lansing High School Distinguished Scholar. Case Western Reserve University of. Michigan HiIle congratulates the 2004 graduates on their accomplishments and wishes them well in their future endeavors. RIMMA ISAYEVA • Berkley Madame Curie Award in science and math, Award of Academic Excellence, Michigan Merit Award, Detroit Technology Day 2nd place, National Honor Society, Mathematics League, Science Olympiad, Future Problem Solvers, Key Club...…

…**Jr The futurey= those e i wh of their reams( ,_; PkaAgrAosevelt ,?,----L- Mazel Toy sity soccer, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Michigan Merit Award. Michigan MARGARET KLEIN Ann Arbor Community Ann Arbor Academic Games team, Mock Trial lawyer, Ann Arbor Poetry Slam, Poetry Slam National Tournament, National Honor Socie ty, Model United Nations Award, debate team, National Merit Finalist. Harvard ALANA KNOPPOW Farmington Harrison Writer and dire...…

…You are an assertive and bright young woman, and we are very proud of you! May health, happiness and success always be your companions. NATHAN LADA Jewish. Academy National Honor Society president, Student Government sec- retary, Paradigm feature writer, Children's Hospital lab vol- unteer, Rabbinics Student of the Year, Focus: Hope pho- tography project. Michigan AARON LEBOVIC West Bloomfield Film & Theater Festival writer/ director, Sport...…

…15 i oo m fiel d H 11 1 5 S cli o o I5 Comprekensive education at its finest We believe that educating your child is both a privilege and a responsibility. I'd like to extend to you a personal invitation to explore the BHS District and our unwavering commitment to the scholarship and personal development of all students. Steve Gaynor Gaynor Superintendent Enrollment for the '04 — '05 school year is now open for residents. A tuition program...…

…• WV4Wiake:41eAtkV.: ,, . tMaaMitMW*MINMSSZVAVAIM., K • z.- \ Adte Mazal Toy to the We are very proud of you and all your accomplishments! May your future be filled with health, happiness and success. JAMS} gradttates Class of 2004/5764 — The liobitisoit Faultly Love, Mom, Dad, and David We wish you the best of health, happiness and success. We are very proud of you. Good luck at the University of Arizona! Nicki, you should be so P...…

…1 U .,,MRO n g.tMzkvtTx ailagiFORWYSRPORIMISNOM r k • BEATRICE LORBER Detroit Country Day Dance team cap- tain, Workman's Circle Shule teen assistant, Camp Tamarack staff three years, school newspaper photographer, Cooking Club, Knitting Club. Michigan JONATHON LOWEN Birmingham Groves National Honor Society, junior varsity baseball and basketball, varsity golf and ski, scholar-ath- lete in all listed sports. Michigan BRAD LUTZ Bloomfie...…

…Congratulations, Amy Zimmerman, SW UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams...live the life you've imagined!!!" — Henry David Thoreau Sara, you're a Spartan now, Go Green & White...Good Luck! WE LOVE YOU, Grandma & Grandpa Silverman Uncle Bruce, Auntie Karen, Erica Silverman, Uncle Mark, Auntie Cheryl, Samantha, Jaya, Benny Silverman Auntie Laurie, Uncle Jeff, Jacob, Elana, Shoshana, Ari Leflein We are ver...…

…Congratulations LeeTal Look out Chicago! Lauryn, your hard work has paid off! We are so proud of you. We wish you a lifetime Keep following your dreams in fashion design. of health, happiness and laughter. Michigan Avenue will never look the same! Continue to be strong and committed, and your future will be happy, healthy & bright! All our love, Mom Abi, Amit & Mikole Love Mom, Dad & Jordyn avvs . 44eNos 4".••• • STAND UP FOR ISR...…

…• '' VUNIOSAU Congratulations, I MICHAEL SCHNEIDER Through all the stages of your life, you have been a source of pride...and now that you're graduating, this comes to tell you how much happiness you have given. IAN MONDROW West Bloomfield National Honor Society member and Power Point producer, Humanities Club, dance, Michigan Merit Award. Albion Love always, Mom, Dad, Ben and Dakota a Congratulations, Jen Ruben You fill our hearts...…

…RYAN PEISNER West Bloomfield Model U.N. Club secretary general, National Honor Society, uiz Bowl, Michigan Merit Award, University of Michigan Regent Merit Scholarship, National Merit Commended Student. Michigan • 2, 1:k :rgs ELEKTRA PETRUCCI Jewish Academy Tikkun Olam community serv- ice club, Student Government and Senior Class president, musi- cal female lead, Focus: Hope and Ronald McDonald House volunteer, scholastic art and writing awa...…

….,RW.AVAMMk.. ‘t, oorgratuktrio AIMEE We are so yroud of you. 6b With your outgoing yersonaCity, taient, determination and charm, we know wiCC succeed in all that th at you L. We are proud of you and all your achievements. 'e know your hard work and determination will lead you to much success at University of Michigan. May aCC your dreams come true! We wish you good health and happiness always. Love, Mont, Dad and Sam • M.MMITIMIS...…

…ALAN POSNER Bloomfield Hills Andover Symphony and jazz bands first chair saxophone, drum major, choir octet, forensics, One- Act director, musicals lead, National Honor Society, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, U-M High School Band and Jazz Band, saxophone teacher, founding member of Just `Cuz profes- sional jan combo, Traub Music Scholarship second place. -Michigan ROBERT REZNICK Detroit Country Day Student Council president, Cum Laude Society, ...…

…MAUL TOV, MELISSA ROWS Your warm, loving nature coupled with great intellect, ` , r-emendous talent, hard work, and strong determination has led you to a "Maize and Blue" future. chapter board, NCSY chapter board, Freshman Mentor, Robotict Team, Tikkun Olam Club, Algebra II Student of the Year, Hebrew II Student of the Year. Michigan May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and continued success. We love you, Morn, Dad, and Jeremy ...…

…411 NOS,* e NION/ e Al."I N:AeN00 04• Gol29'ralmiatiett5 We are so proud of you, Michael Shapiro pro-ud 6?-1 all your hard WerA Congratulations on all your accomplishments. May you continue on with much success. and ail that yore hay' exe,e,0-717/isha v,14 yon futures Med with me,e,h/ • haffme5s and yoid With all our love, Mom, Dad, David & Lisa Milo tP4 Pad, Paatell f vas and Sail, . 000,IN• itiAe,Noo vo.:440, deo • N,.84143...…

…Congratulations MICHAEL LAX We are so proud of uou. Maq gni future be filled with health. happiness and success. Scholarship, Clear Magazine assistant, Volunteer Impact, fashion show director, SHOCK, Michigan Merit Award, Adat Shalom High School, Habitat for Humanity and Fleischman Residence volunteer. Parsons School of Design All Our Love filwaqs, Nana a Papa CONqRATUIATiONS BRANdON ON YOUR qRAdUATION FROM NFHS. GOOd tuck ANd AT CM...…

…The Jewish Academy congratulates the Graduating Class of 2004 Nathan Ladd Ruslan Avshalumov Mazal Toy! Ari Mendelson SIDNEY SCHECHET Akiva NCSY region president, class president, Friendship Circle volunteer, past president of student govern- ment, varsity basketball cap- tain, Model U.N., National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Oakland County Teen Court volunteer, Michigan Merit Award. NYU and Yeshiva U. BENJAMIN SCHILLER • West Bloomfield D...…

…MAUL TOY STEPHANIE SWIM t Katie Lynn Fried! Ike are so proud of you! Watching you grow from a precious little girl into a kind, I sensitive and caring young adult has filled our hearts with love and our lives with joy. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Best wishes for a lifetime of good health, happiness and success. We wish you nzuch success at Mir big' an State. Wt: 'hes for a wonderful future. Lore you forever: / All o...…

…▪ You fill our lives with love and our hearts with pride. May you always be happy ... dream big ... follow your heart ... and forever be proud of who you are. Congratulations! Your great work ethic, academic achievements and caring for others will help you at Washington U it is with great pride we watch you spread your wings. Love always, Mom, Dad, Danielle, Grandma Cell, Grandpa E, Grandma Gloria and Grandpa M Love, Grandma Kathy, Mom, D...…

…Yetsker kootck Arlen" Lis you, co,Asi-AvItl y otmotz.e (As wii-k your dedicoti-iott, cotuttmii-tmevti- avid evti-k(Asiotstm -Poy otiy pyide ivt yolk is itmtmevtse avtd covti-ivtutes 3yow. we wish yolk heali-k, kapphtess avid peace. Michigan SARAH SCHWARTZ Berkley Yearbook editor in chief, varsity tennis captain, National Honor Society, Thespians, Yad Ezra, OAA Scholar-Athlete, Peer Mentor, AIDS Awareness Club, tutor, Michigan Merit Award. Mi...…

…unteer, Diversity, French and Environmental clubs, Tri-County Braille volunteer, math tutor, Michigan Merit Award. Michigan State MARK SHEVIN West Bloomfield National Honor Society, U-M Regents Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, Science Olympiad cap- tain, three-year scholar-athlete for track and cross country, Michigan Math & Science Scholar, Michigan State High School Honors Science pro- gram, published in Atomic & Nuclear Data Tables, Flei...…

…a TEMPLE EMANU-EL 15 PROUD TO HONOR OUR n t CONF1RMANDS AND GRADUATES OF 2004/5764 COVER Confirmation Class Julia Bayer Jordan Benyas Allison Bornstein Jackefyn Ferman Eric Finegood Lindsey Finegood Leigh Genetti Jacqueline Gubow Sara Kramer Karen Liebowitz )oshua Loeb Leiana Monkman Joshua Potter Eric Salinger Noah Schechter Elissa Schwartz for Argentina relief, VA hospitals, World War II veterans, Yad Ezra and Habitat for Humanity. ...…

…Congratulations Congratulations, emily Walters! Zachary Btu ton Fishman grt'idt Lid' ati(- 1 y()tir N.A7('re all r()Lid acc()tili)iislItyients zit rnay Aridpver tiigh tiley 13, e even greater at N(-)rtlyvvt- steril LriliN7ersi Y(Rere We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Best wishes for success and happiness. GO BLUE! You're Da Man. 1\4()tii, Dzid, Ryzin, Love always, Mom, Dad, Erica 6- Teddy lid c11 ltd )ct At-t 8432...…

…Temple Beth El Is Proud To Honor Its Confirmands And Graduates COVE munity basketball/baseball coach, men- tor to at-risk students, district athletic advisory board, Michigan Merit Award. Michigan Confirmation Class Amanda Ariel Canvasser S. Marco Myerson Lindsay Alyssa Canvasser Alana Michelle Nedelman Aaron Michael Jacobowitz Evan David Plisner Evan William Kass Jeremy Fredrick Posner Scott Gregory Lowen Andrea (A.J.) Roberts Ethan Abram...…