…ASTORDAM GIFTS FOR liER*8 DM AT JEVISILC Gefilte Fish Cap Fending Off Fanatics Academic calls for the strengthening of Muslim moderates. r. Rifaat Hassan, an instructor in religious stud- ies and humanities at the University of Louisville, told a Detroit Council for World Affairs gathering at Wayne State University last week that the adher- ents of Muslim terrorism are "fanatic and extreme." She endorsed military action against terrorists,...…
…Resounding Support IDF ensemble orchestra represents Israel's soldiers in local celebration visit. HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer C entered between two large screens showing images of Israeli daily life and powerful mili- tary might, the Israel Defense Forces Ensemble Orchestra performed to an enthu- siastic crowd in Farmington Hills on May 15 in honor of Yom HiAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day (May 7). The ensemble of Israeli soldiers is part...…
…Clockwise from top left, opposite page: Nathan Nosseri, 11, and Ben Nadis, 10, both of West Bloomfield, serve as ushers. Soldiers Shahar Borek, Aviad Mizrahi, Amit Friedman and Ran Algov - take a break before the peifomance. Shiran Shahar, 21, of Tel Aviv, belts out a number. Capt. Kobi Shamir speaks to the crowd. Michael HarPaz of Farminton Hills sings the American national anthem. Yaffa Sherach of West Bloomfield applauds. Opposite pa...…
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…Remember When • • Mixed Signals From the pages of the Jewish News from this week 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago. Pro-Israel activists saw a major difference at U.S. colleges this year. John Engler is the first Michigan governor to address the Jewish Community Council's annual meeting. 19"1"1111.1"111.111 Mara Benjamin, a University of Michigan senior, is the winner of the national United Jewish Appeal's "Come To Israel" contest. RACH...…
…Campus Timeline The following is a list of major events during the last school year on North American campuses: • May 2002: Following the "Passover massacre bombing M Israel, Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life launches its first Israel advocacy mission. The program draws 400 students for the five-day mission, and 80 remain for two weeks of advocacy training at Tel Aviv University. • May 1, 2002: The American Israel Public Affairs C...…
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…OTHER VIEWS A Ready Partner? yen in the wake of the release of the Middle East road map, a release timed to coincide with the recent appointment of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, some observers are expressing reservations over the prospects of its success. They are voicing questions about both Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's willingness to fulfill provisions in the plan and Abbas' ability to do so. The road map was proposed ...…
…Both 'Terrorist' And Ally Philadelphia ne of the stranger news items coming out of Iraq these days concerns an Iranian opposition group called the Mujahedeen-e Khalq (MEK). It's a U.S. government- designated terrorist organization that coalition forces first bombed from the air, then signed a cease-fire agreement with, and finally disarmed and protected. Say that again? The MEK is not your typical anti- Western group but an organization with ...…
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…INSIDE: Community Calendar 48 Mazel Toy! 50 Miracle Mission reinforces why Israel needs Detroit Jewry and Detroit Jewry needs Israel. . HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer IV ith promises of the "trip of a lifetime," Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit leaders are hoping 800 Detroit Jews will board two El Al jumbo jets at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on April 18, 2004, for a 10-day trip to Israel. The Michigan Miracle Mission 4's firs...…
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…Community k about A, amour early lease termination rogram! Federation Hosts Pride In Israel Day The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit invites the community to an afternoon of Israeli flag-waving, food, fun and song 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, outdoors at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Wearing blue and white colors for Take Pride in Israel Day is encouraged. "Our connections to Israel run deep and strong," said Li...…
…Teachers To Learn Hebrew In Israel Ulpan Akiva will offer the course Shachaf— Hebrew for Hebrew teachers — July 21-Aug. 13 in Israel. A dona- tion will fund this project to teach the teaching of Hebrew as a foreign lan- guage. Local Hebrew teacher Nira Lev rec- ommends Ulpan Akiva. 'As an educator involved for many years with training Jewish teachers who teach Hebrew and prayer in Jewish schools," she said, "I am very familiar with the frustr...…
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…THINK SPRING WITH Here's To • • Two 11th graders at Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield have qualified through the PSAT for the National Merit Scholarship finals, putting them in the top 1 percent of the nation. Rivka Barth and Moshe Brystowski are both from Oak Park. Bonnie Garvin, former Detroiter, received an award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild. Zachary Blumstein, 10, a student at Doherty School in West Bloomfield ...…
…COMMUNITY Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Sam Barnett, Oak Park JCC; Dee Dee Myers, Women's Groups; Naomi Ragen, Congregations; Rabbi Tatz, Lunch and Learn. SHAB BAT SHALOM Congregation Beth Ahm — Friday, May 30, 6 p.m. Family Yom Yerushalayim Shabbat service with guest guitarist Howie Lupovitch and dinner. $20 adults, $10 children, no charge children 3 and under. (248) 851-6880, ext. 18. SHAVUOT Congregation Beth Shalom — Thursday, Jun 5...…
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