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…JN Contents Alyssa Kahn Gale, 17, of West Bloomfield holds Emmie, a 3-month- old black Labrador rescued with eight siblings from a rooftop in New Orleans. Story, page 33. Katrina coverage begins on page 25. JNOnline.com Thursday, September 22, 2005 18 Elul 5765 Vol. CXXVIII, No. 7 Medals Of Honor 15 A World War II vet turns 90 and receives a gift like none other. Walk Of Ages 16 nswer (Part I of 2): Dear _ Rita, Unfortunately, you '...ca...…
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…Editor's Notebook Silence Not Golden 0 Organization believer acknowledging what many Jews won't n a moment's notice, American Jews have been there do: admit that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has little to do — speaking up, if not on the front lines — when with land or occupation and a lot to do with the grand plan other ethnic or religious communities have been of Islamic fundamentalists-turned-terrorists to eradicate the beset by distr...…
…Letters Representative Council I was very interested and annoyed after reading Sldar's Editor's Notebook ("Hear The People," Sept. 15, page 5) concerning the request from President Wendy Wagenheim to have guests leave the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit board meeting when dis- cussing the public display of the 10 Commandments. • It is the president's privilege and right to ask anyone who is not a board member to leave the ro...…
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…Letters LETTERS from page 6 Stop War Of Words It was nice that Editor Robert Sklar attended former Jewish Community Council Executive Director David Gad-Harf's farewell party However, immediately after Gad-Harf's depar- ture for New York, Sklar began criticiz- ing him and the Jewish Community Council. The timing seems at the least unfair. (Please note that I am a council board member; no one on the board or staff has seen this letter.) Skl...…
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…Something Extra Wider Interfaith Bridges The Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies, founded 23 years ago to build stronger bridges between Metro Detroit's Jewish and Christian communities under the direction of the Rev. James Lyons, has a new name: the Dove Institute. "We felt that the needs of today call for a broader focus than merely Christians and Jews," said David Blewett, executive director. "That remains our primary focus ...…
…Something Extra Doer Profile Dr. Steven Jacobson City: West Bloomfield Kudos: Providing Volunteer Dental Care In Israel S teven Jacobson, an Oakland County dentist in private prac- tice in Walled Lake, spent part of his summer volunteering in Israel at Yad Sarah, a network of volunteers aiding disabled, elderly and house- bound people aimed at making home care possible. He treated seniors on fixed incomes and. who lacked access to private...…
…\ Medals Of Honor A World War II vet turns 90 and receives a gift like none other. ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Left: Alfred Brooks, 90, fought at Saipan, a collection of islands just south of Japan and site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for valor. His family sur- rounds him, back row, from left, Dennis Brooks of Farmington Hills, Jeff Chutz and Ben Chutz, 21, both of Bloomfiel...…
…To Life! Riding in style are special passengers Rie Takagi, 12, of West Bloomfield, standing, and Al Brooks of the Fleischman Residence, William Tryon, 4, ofWest Bloomfield and driver Dave Elliston of Troy. L ,,,„cfspon , E:3 lip vv AO te5 K,c;I:1:1,-.1 Surrounding Danto Family Health Care Center resident Ira Boykans ky are, from left, fund-raising chair Geri Margolis of West Bloomfield, Danto administrator Lisa Dimitrie and Maggie Sava...…
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…Spotlight F rom moon walks to pony rides and popcorn to kosher hot dogs — the annual Labor Day picnic at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was filled with food, friends and family fun. About 4,000 people of all ages enjoyed a glorious sunny day at the event, which was free and open to everyone. "This is an opportunity for us to reach out to the entire community," said Temple Israel's ROBIN Rabbi Josh S CHWARTZ Bennett. Columnist "We're just g...…
…Rebecca Aradis, 17, of Farmington Hills and her uncle, Dr. Howard Lupovitch of West Bloomfield pe form some songs from the Congregation Beth Ahm Limud repertoire. A New Song Shir Hadash works to spread new melodies. KERI GUTEN COHEN Story Development Editor ore than 50 people attend- ed a Shir Hadash network- ing party Sept. 28 to explore new sounds in Jewish music. People brought guitars, drums and other instruments and shared melodies p...…
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…Empire wishes You and Your family a Happy New Year! This Rosh Hashanah, as the warmth of family fills the air, as the children play and grandparents smile, be sure the Holiday meal is just as memorable. Empire Kosher Poultry brings the best kosher turkey and chicken to your Yom Toy table. '0°1 www.empirekasher.com Number One for Good Reasons! 1 024o6,3 Ensuring Jewish Leadership for the Future Please join us for brunch Celebrating Mi...…
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…Here's To Employee \----1 DisFouri t I 05 i ie " .1E4611 GM PRICING TO EVERYONE ON ALL 2005 MODELS . Scott Cohon, a resident of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Southfield was elected to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity's International Board of Directors. Cohon is an alumnus of Southfield- Lathrup High School as well as an alumnus of both Michigan State University Cohon and Wayne State University in Detroit. He works in the pharmaceutical indu...…
…To Life! Digest Day of Support, Friendship Women who have experienced cancer, along with their friends and family members, are invited to "Just for You," a free support and educational pro- gram on Friday, Oct. 7, at Edgewood Country Club in Commerce. Healthcare professionals from the Natalie and Manny Charach Cancer Treatment Center at Huron Valley- Sinai Hospital (HVSH) will provide insight about a variety of related top- ics. The Center ...…
…Helping out are, clockwise from top left, Joshua Bernard, 12, of Birmingham; middle school principal Susan Shlom, Julie Lowenthal, 12, of West Bloomfield; Rory Siman, 13, of Bloom- field Hills; Jake Bross and Li zzy Belsky, both 12, of West Bloomfield. ti Corey Rosen, 13, of Farmington Hills works on the project. Staff photos by Brett Mountain For Katrina Hillel Day School project aids hurricane-a ected schoolchildren in Houston. SHELLI ...…
…TheDayOf JUDGEMENT In A Non-Judgemental Environment Metro ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES AT The Shul are for the entire community. The Shul is a place for anybody to feel the sweetness of the New Year without having to be judged, at least not by us. Everybody should have a place to feel comfortable on the High Holidays. We feel strongly about that. KIDS FOR KATRINA from page 25 Its sweet enough for every Jew. That's why we will have exciting se...…
…The Holocaust Memorial Center Invites the Communit y to Attend its21st Anniversar y Gala te, 2. Featuring International Diva and Star of the Athens Pre-Oly mpics Ceremonies NADIA WEINBERG Accompanied by the Athens Soloists Orchestra Sunday, October 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. Adat Shalom S ynagogue • Farmington Hills, MI 5:30 Strolling Dinner/Cocktail Reception 6:45 Concert Followed by Afterglow Gold level 8300 • Silver level 8200 A11 seat...…
…Hurricane's Aftermath "Howards community activism is a model of chesed (loving-kindness) within the Young Israel of Oak Park community" Back From The Gulf A Southfield physician is part of a Michigan team helping victims of Hurricane Katrina. ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Contributing Editor 0 ne elderly woman told Dr. Howard Klausner of Southfield she could not understand "all the hoopla." "Katrina, a disaster?" she laughed. "Camille was much,...…
…PUtyour Money mostd where * t will do er teilIe Easing Their Minds Local psychologist goes to Florida to work with evacuees. We Have the High Certificate of Deposit Rates You're Looking For New Orleans by boat, she reassured them and explained they were having Story Development Editor flashbacks. She also bought them nightlights. outhfield psychologist Susan "When evacuees got to Pensacola, Silk grew up in Southern they had passed the ...…
…Metro Rabbi Mendel Druk carries a Torah to safe from a Sephardic synagogue in New Orleans. Enrich your life with the many supports and services which in chide: Hurricane Help Complete Kosher Meals Personal Care Assistance Medication Administration Health Clink Sa fe Secure Envirmmen and Holiday ago ue Former Oak Park Chabad rabbi comes to the rescue in New Orleans. KERI GUTEN COHEN Story Development Editor abbi Mendel Druk, a former Oa...…
…Can't be with your loved ones for the High Holidays? Send a found three Jewish bodies. A man pulled from an old-age home was given a funeral by the rabbis; the others were sent to a morgue prior to burial. The teams also rescued people from rooftops and offered medical assistant to those in need. Torahs Rescued Rabbi Druk and his colleagues also rescued Torahs from damaged syna- gogues in New Orleans. "We went to three different syna- go...…
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…Buy •• • :TICKETS :ONLINE! A Rescued Puppy www.jarc.org a a a Alyssa Kahn Gale, 17, of West Bloomfield holds Emmie, a 3-month-old black Labrador puppy rescued with eight siblings from a rooftop in New Orleans. While the dog's mother remains in critical condition in New Orleans, Emmie and the rest of the litter are in foster care and up for adoption through the Michigan Animal Rescue League, (248) 335-9290. Emmie gets along well with Megan...…
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…March Of Living Planned Jewish high school students are encouraged to apply for the 2006 March of the Living program as part of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization delegation. Thousands of Jewish teens from all over the world will undertake an intense educational trip to Poland and Israel from April 23 to May 7, 2006. The 9th- to12th-graders will visit Auschwitz, Birkenau, Treblinka and .N4ajdanek concentration camps and the former Warsaw Ghe...…
…Michigan legislators visit a Christian holy site near the Jordan Rim: Pictured are State Sen. Bill Hardinhin, on top - gai•; State Rep. Roger Kahn, on step below; State Reps. DaVid Far hat and ChrislWzrd; DennisBernard, a CO111171 41714 activist from Birmingham; and State Rep. Scott HuMel, M - Making The Connection Legislators see firsthand Israel's fight for survival in the Mideast. ERIC ADELMAN Special to the Jewish News Jerusalem s eig...…
…have the delivered to your door every Thursday During her visit to the Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem, State Sen. Gilda Jacobs toured Hadassah's Charlotte R. Bloomberg Mother and Child Center and stopped in the lobby to make the acquaintance of a young patient. The trip coincided with the end of the disengagement from Gaza, _and this was a frequent topic of conversa- tion. Hebrew University political sci- entist Reuven Hazan docu...…
…World Analysis Sharon Showdown Likud leadership battle is looming ever larger. LESLIE SUSSER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem fter weeks of bitter sparring, what could be the decisive first round of the big fight between Ariel Sharon and Benjamin Netanyahu for leadership of the Likud Party and Israel is set to take place. If pollsters are to be believed, Sharon will struggle to hold onto power in the party in next week's key showdown. ...…
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…World Time Not Standing Still Observant Jews resist a change of the clock that would alter the hour of prayer. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN StaffWriter A all 9/22 2005 40 rea rabbis are speaking out about the ramifications of a proposal that would bring a four-week-long extension to daylight savings time, affecting times of daily prayer and the end of Shabbat. On July 21, Congress approved an amendment to the Energy Policy Act that will ex...…
…Legacy Lives On Y.3 J im Menden hall/courtesy Si Dedicated Nazi Hunter Simon Wiesenthal dies at 96 evil that had been done. "Wiesenthal challenged the legal system to pursue the perpetrators who hid or fled § from prosecution. And it was because of his insistence that the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Special Investigations, which has prosecuted and deported many Nazis who fled to the U.S., was estab- lished." Rabbi Hier told the ...…
…World THE CENTER INSTITUTE FOR RETIRED PROFESSIONALS presents... Will the Wall Come Tumbling Down? Reaching Out Jordan's king and queen seek a Jewish dialogue. The Jewish Stake in the Preservation of the Separation of Church and State by Rabbi David Saperstein Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and Co-chair of the Coalition to Preserve Religious Liberty Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at the Jewish ...…
…Digest ONE OF BROADWAY'S MOST CELEBRATED PLAYS ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED ACTRESSES Anti-Semitism Resolution Washington/JTA — The U.S. Senate passed a resolution urging the United Nations to fight anti-Semitism. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., passed the Senate on Sept. 15 by unanimous consent. A similar measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Genetic Testing Washington/JTA — A U.S. govern- ment task forc...…
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…Editorials are posted and archived on JNOnline.com THE BALI. IS NOW IN THE PALESTINIAN COURT. Don't Misapply Racism A t a gathering of political extremists in Cleveland during the hot summer of 1936, Father Charles Coughlin gave one of his most demagogic speeches. The anti-Semitic priest from Royal Oak referred to the president as "Franklin Double-Crossing Roosevelt" and called him "a great liar and betrayer." The crowd gasped and the Clev...…
…Opinion Other Views Mutually Satisfying Visit To Israel BILL HARD IMAN Community View E ver since my teenage years, I have had a strona b desire to visit Israel. When offered the opportunity to travel there with col- leagues and members of the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan. Detroit, I was ecstatic. Israel has sig- nificant religious and economic importance despite its relatively small size among the nations. The focus of the w...…
…What a delicious complement to your holiday table! tragedy of the Holocaust for years, but I never felt it as deeply as I did when I walked through Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem, with my Jewish friends. While our trip to Israel was certainly a good cultural, political and econom- ic exchange, I found the quiet times of reflection and discussion to be the most meaningful. My life has been enriched by seeing the people and plac...…
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…Arts Entertainment BEHIND THE MAGIC On Friday, Sept. 23, the Henry Ford presents the world premiere of "Behind the Magic — 50 Years of Disneyland," an exhibit celebrating the half-century anniversary of Disney's original theme park. The exhibition of Walt Disney Imagineering art and arti- facts includes a 7,500- square-foot display of 250 pieces of Imagineering art- work, hand-crafted models, construction drawings and marketing materials tra...…
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