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…$0 DOWN DAYS AT AUDETTE CADILLAC of the Reform movement, American Jewry remains in crisis because younger Jews do not believe their Jewish identity has any relevance without state-spon- sored anti-Semitism to define them. "I'm trying to stir up the pot," said Bronfman, who was criticized by Rabbi Yoffie for calling synagogues boring. "I'm trying to get people to say, 'Hey, this is a problem. Let's do something about it.' I find Rabbi Yoffie's...…
…Washington Watch Rallying Point AIPAC meeting sees past divisiveness dissappear. JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent I r was just like old times at this week's policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the pro-Israel lobby. Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat was once again a blood enemy, not a peace partner, anti-Israel sentiment was rampant on college campus- es and suddenly all the ambigui...…
…Writing On The Wall ICC officials doubt anti-Semitism was a factor. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff Writer ome time on Saturday, March 17, vandals defaced the exterior north wall of the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park. Anti-Semitism did not appear to be involved in the graffiti, JCC officials say. "We believe it's a minor incident, probably some local teenagers playing with spray cans," said David Sorkin, JCC executive director. "When police look...…
…Testing Time As Sharon returns from Washington, Israelis expect moment of reckoning. Islamic Jihad members burn Israeli flags at the end of a rally protesting Israel's travel restrictions. DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem srael seemed to be holding its breath this week in the wake of three Palestinian attacks. The reaction wasn't born of fear, but rather a sense that the moment of reckoning is at hand as Prime Minister Ari...…
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…Insight Remember When • • Above The Fray From the pages of the Jewish News for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. Politics aside, Israeli and Palestinian scientists are working together for a common cause — water. Denise Alexander of Southfield was appointed executive director of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Division of the Michigan Department of Social Services. Detroiter Marla Chadwick Scafe was named director ...…
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…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.corn Dry Bones The Price Of Unity A s a nation, America often suffers from an anguishing inability to deal with com- plexity. American Jews are not exempt, as the current about-face on what used to be called "the peace process" demonstrates. Only last year, the finest minds of the leading pro-Israel lobby, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), w...…
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…INSIDE: Festival Dancers Artistic Director Harriet Bug, talking to IRP members about "Dance in Detroit-Past, Present and Future" on March 9 at the JCC in Oak Park. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News W hen Ed Chalom sold his businesses and retired 10 years ago at the relatively young age of 57, he figured he really had to take on a lot of activities to keep busy. So he joined the Institute for Retired Professionals (IRP) and hasn't slo...…
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…(941/2001 The Clergy, Staff and Members of Temple Israel- proud-Cy celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Raboi Harold S. Loss Raboi Paul M. Yedwao Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett Raboi Mark:: D. Ho. nsten Dr. M. Rooert Syme, Raobi Emeritus Harold Oroach, Cantor Lori Corrsin, Cantor David M. Tisdale, Executive Director Nickie Glasser, Chief Financial Officer Frances B. Pearlman, Director of Education Bryna L Leio, Director of Nursery/Kindergarten Alan Elli...…
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…0 BUILD „..,00katresg0 IMPROVE . A.iesUss:>;01 ALAN ABRAMS Special to the Jewish News D 4: .1.,%%:%. 3/23 2001 86 etroit area builders and developers are speaking with one voice when it comes to the current eco- nomic slowdown. Essentially, their bottom line is that while business may be down, it is all relative when compared to the peak performance of the Clinton years. "There definitely is a slowdown in the quantity of sales, but...…
