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…CONTENTS SPECIAL REPORT: WAR IN THE GULF BUSINESS Masters Of The Game Milwaukee's A.B. Data is a major source - for Jewish fund-raising. 52 30 DETROIT A Soviet emigre contributes 5% of his store's receipts to Israel. 44 RELIGION Rabbis Groner, Polish examine Reform and Conservative Judaism. 46 SPORTS Jeff Goldberg is new addition to lacrosse scene. 70 SPOTLIGHT U.S.-Israel Thaw: How Long Will It Last? A computer artist `paint...…

…EDITORIAL Glamorous, Glorious, Blunt Sometimes the reasons for a cause don't have to be glamorous or glorious. Sometimes the reasons can be downright blunt. The Detroit Jewish Welfare Federation's 11th-hour decision to hold a rally on Sun- day has its glorious and glamorous motives, but it also has a blunt one. Yes, it is important for Jews to rally in support of Israel and the U.S. government and allied forces in the Middle East. And it is ...…

…OPINION The Torah Foreshadows Saddam Hussein's Downfall GARY ROSENBLATT Editor Sitting in shul last Shabbat morning, with my thoughts on friends under missile attack in Israel, I read the Torah portion, looking for insights into the current crisis. Judaism instructs that the words of the weekly Torah portion have parallels to our own times, and I recalled how, on the very day that Anwar Sadat flew to Israel in November 1977 to begin an hi...…

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…UP FRONT Rome (JTA) — Rallies of solidarity with Israel, following last week's two at- tacks by Iraqi missiles and preceding Tuesday's third attack, drew thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish sup- porters in Rome, Paris and Amsterdam on Sunday and Monday of this week. But strong anti-Israel sen- timents were expressed at peace rallies in Italy and Holland, where the issue of Israel's conflict with the Pa- lestinians drew more atten- tion than Sa...…

…YOU'RE COVERED With Our New T•Shirt! Foreshadows Continued from Page 7 In response to this un- provoked and inhuman military attack, the first in history on the Jewish people, Israel is commanded to blot out the name of Amalek by means of the sword. But anti-Semitism en- dures. Despite the defeat of Amalek, his spiritual descendants have risen up in virtually every generation, from Haman to Hitler, seek- ing to destroy the Jewish people. In...…

…The Missiles F ell... When they heard the news from Israel, thousands of Soviet and Ethiopian Jews made a choice. Rather than endure one moment longer in a land that despised them, they would make aliyah and risk the dangers of an Israel under attack. Whatever lay ahead, they wanted to be home. Other people might find that an odd choice. But a Jew understands. To be part of a people. To stand with the Jewish Nation in its hour of need. To h...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS I WASHINGTON ANALYSIS The U.Selsrael Thaw: How Long Will It Last? The short-term benefits suggest increased economic aid from Washington. But don't expect miracles. JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent 0 one way to guage the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem is The Phone Test. President Bush, who be- lieves in personal diplomacy with foreign leaders, called Israeli Prime Minister Yit- zhak Shamir on ...…

….J1 tuj PERSIAN GULF CRISIS Gas masks have become a way-of life in Israel of late, drawing obvious and painful parallels to the gassing of Jews during the Holocaust. FIRST-PERSON STUART SCHOFFMAN Special to The Jewish News The View From My Sealed Room By comparison, this war has been easy on Israelis. But it takes its psychological toll. J erusalem — Last Fri- day evening, before the sirens went off, my neighbor — let's call him Uzi —...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS dence in 1948, boatloads of bewildered Holocaust survivors had guns pressed into their hands the same day they landed — and I imagine them damn glad to be the ones holding the rifle for a change. change. I have lived a life blessedly free from pain and loss, and to watch my parents scrambling to put on their gas masks — they are not young and the stress can be doing them no good — is very hard. My son, 13 mon- ths old now,...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS Palestinians show their support for the PLO and Iraq and their anger at the United States during a demonstration this past week in Jordan. THE ARAB WORLD Strange Bedfellows: Israel And The Arabs Aligned with Jerusalem against Saddam Hussein, Arab leaders scramble to satisfy international, and domestic, demands: HELEN DAVIS Foreign Correspondent ar creates situa- tions that any ra- tional thinker might previously have...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS other Arabs?" said Adel Hussein, the Labor official. Syria, another vital mem- ber of the alliance, has a similar problem of official policy at variance with public sentiment. President Hafez Assad is keenly aware that many Syrians do not share his own hatred for Saddam Hussein, a fact demonstrated by popular elation in Damascus when the news broke of missile at- tacks on Israel. Other reports say Assad has ruthlessly supp...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS A Palestinian on the West Bank displays a makeshift Iraqi flag and photos of the heroes of the day, Yassir Arafat and Saddam Hussein. THE PALESTINIAN EQUATION INA FRIEDMAN Special to The Jewish News As The Missiles Fall, I Palestinians Cheer By rooting for Saddam, Arabs in the occupied territories have enormously complicated the prospects for a future settlement. raq's Scud missile at- tacks on Israel have dra- matic...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS I link the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and the Israeli hold on the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem remains on the table. "Linkage hasn't been disposed of," warned Matti Steinberg, a Hebrew Uni- versity expert on the PLO. "It's merely been changed from an issue to be dealt with as part of the Gulf con- flict to one that has been postponed until after the war." The U.S. government has so far publicly dismissed all attempt...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS Saddam Hussein greeting Iraqi soldiers in Kuwait on January 15, the day of the deadline. those Arabs who yearn for the taste of freedom, and there are many of them, to form dissident movements, knowing that they would be heard in the rest of the world. Now let us turn to the big lie about Israel: that it refuses to negotiate. For more than 40 years, Israel has been fighting and bleeding and pleading and paying in land for...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS DETROIT When An Evening Becomes Long Night PHIL JACOBS Managing Editor A Ian Goodman said the scene in the lobby of Congregation Shaarey Zedek was reminis- cent of a Tel Aviv street when war was breaking out in 1973. There, he remembers, Israelis gathered around radios in various cafes, reac- ting with grim faces and tears to hear news of war. Last Thursday, some 18 years later. Detroit-area Jews who came to be part o...…

…PERSIAN GULF CRISIS DETROIT Crimes Of Hate Confront Chaldeans Christian Iraqis in this area are feeling the wrath of a local backlash because of war in the Gulf. PHIL JACOBS and ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM t last week's security presentation for Jew- ish community leaders, an FBI spokesman said that while the Jewish community needs to take extra security precautions, the Chaldean community should be at an even higher level of alert. Rosemary Anto...…

…DETROIT 4 YOU MAY NOT HAVE TO PAY... The 1991 Luxury Tax! • Most Cadillacs are priced under $30,000 • The Tax is only on the SELLING PRICE... NOT the STICKER PRICE! MELANIE KOFF Special to The Jewish News Smartlease • • Smarter than Ever 1991 SEDAN de VILLE aluminum wheels, anti-lock brakes, cassette, vanity mirrors and more. Stock No. 1196. 36 MONTHS $ 422 95* OGER Per Month — Plus Tax INKE ILLAC MASTER ST DEAL ER A General. Mo...…

…Complete Auto Repair at: r MECItilyro Foreign & Domestic Jewish Groups ' Up Security SUSAN GRANT Staff Writer • •- 0- he doors at Congrega- tionBeth Achim are locked now. A buzzer system will soon be installed so office secretaries don't have to get up to let guests in. "I like the idea of knowing who is in the building and having control over access," said Beth Robinson, the syn- agogue's executive director. "The Southfield police ha...…

…INSIDE WASHINGTON The Finest Expressions Of Love Come From . . . Israel's Envoy Shoval: Grace Under Fire y JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent W ashington observers gave high marks to Israeli Ambassador Zalman Shoval, who par- ticipated last week in the urgent top-level diplomacy that resulted in the un- precedented decision to send American Patriot missile batteries and crews to Israel. More importantly, Mr. Shoval was praised for...…

…WHATEVER THE OTHER DEALERS CHARGE ... MEL PARR WILL SELL FOR LESS! Coping With The Effects Of Troop Mobilization The sudden mobilization of more than 400,000 Ameri- can troops in Saudi Arabia has been devastating to some parts of the country — a problem that some Jewish activists here are working to solve. The National Emergency Food and Shelter Program, a federal program designed to meet emergency needs throughout the nation, will be turni...…

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…Announcing the Opening Of Our New Location "Generally, the media is for the underdog and they view the Palestinians the under- dog," he said. "Thus, all we see is Israel soldiers shooting at kids throwing rocks. Of course, there is more to the story. But the reporting goes beyond that. Reporters tend to be cynical and they like to op- pose things American. The media have also supported the Sandanistas against the contras and we have other ex-...…

…DETROIT 4 Soviet Immigrant Is Using 5 Percent Solution To Aid Israel ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Assistant Editor A n ardent capitalist mixes freely with relics of communism at an Oak Park store. In one corner: Soviet swords, posters, dolls, trinkets and Georgian min- eral water, the very kind Stalin used to drink. In the other corner: consummate businessman Mark Glazer. The owner of International Food and Gifts, Mr. Glazer is a Soviet immigrant...…

…( 3 DAYS ONLY •- , Rabbi Says Judaism Balances Ecology, Jobs SUPER SIDEWALK SALE! SUSAN GRANT Staff Writer T he "Central Corpora- tion," one of the area's largest employers, wants to expand its facility. The expansion plans_ would destroy trees and block the flow of a stream, but it would also provide 60 temporary construction jobs and per- manent work for 100 employees. Should the environment be preserved or are jobs more important, Rab...…

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…SUPER BOWL SUPER SALE 1 Day Only, Sunday, January 25th 12.5 Volunteers For Funerals ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Assistant Editor W hile attending a fu- neral last April, Meyer Segal was approached by a friend who spoke of a ceremony nearby. A woman was being buried, and no one had come to the funeral. Moved by the story, Mr. Segal led a group to the woman's gravesite, where the men said Kaddish. That the woman had no one to come to her funeral "...…

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…Presents Shortcuts For Caregivers B UJ I purchased by teen-age boys playing war games, painters, asbestos-removal workers or police depart- ments for emergency usage, many buyers now are "very rational people" in their ear- ly to mid-30s, store owners said. Israeli Hams Mum, Shortwavers Claim Jewish "ham" radio operators in contact with their Israeli counterparts during Operation Desert Storm say mum's the word these days. "They are very...…

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…SSSSSSSSSS: S:S=SSSSSzSS VOLUNTEER PROJECT SHEET The Hebrew word `sherur means service. Project Sherut provides in-kind goods and services to community service organizations. each week, we will publish requests for needed items. Persons interested in helping to meet these needs should contact Miriam !merman at The Jewish Community Council at 962-1880. Also, organizations or groups in need of in-kind services should con- tact The Jewish Com...…

…COMMUNITY Jewish Home For Aged Units Plan Spring 'Celebration of Life' The Benefactors of the Jewish Home for Aged and the JHA Auxiliary will host "Gala Celebration of Life" May 16 at the Troy Marriott: The two organizations will sponsor the event to an- nounce a new era in eldercare as the Home prepares to relocate its nursing home facilities. A single facility to be constructed on the West Bloomfield Jewish Communi- ty Campus will provide ...…

…SYNAGOGUE SERVICES otql) oe@osawao® Gp Aleynu/Aish Halbrah in association with Ell.."/„JAL"' C. 0 ite IVO CS The Airline of Israel 25th Anniversary Tour Direct From Israel! ORTHODOX: Jo Amar in Concert Cd BAIS CHABAD OF BIRMING- HAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS 646-3010. Rabbi: Moshe Polter. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. BAIS CHABAD OF FARMING- TON HILLS LIVE ON STAGE! (S 32000 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 855-2910. Rabbi: Chaim Berg...…

…January Storewide Clearance Sale! Saturday: Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Rosenthal, son of David and Fern Rosenthal. Two services Friday. A regular Shabbat service: Rabbi Cook on "The Songs of Our Times." Russian Shabbat Service in the chapel, with Cantor Hirschenfang. BETH ISAAC 2730 Edsel Dr., Trenton, 675-0355. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m. TEMPLE BETH JACOB 79 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Pontiac, 332-3212. Rabbi: Richard A. Weiss, Rabbi Emeritus. No ...…

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…SYNAGOGUES The Detroit Friends of DAMLAN UNIVERSITY are pleased to announce Birmingham Temple Sets Workshop A workshop entitled, "Mak- ing Intercultural Marriage Work," will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Bir- mingham Temple. The workshop is open to couples, individuals and their parents and other family members. Sherwin Wine, rabbi of the Birmingham Temple, will provide the introduction. The workshops will be facilitated by Judi...…

…RELIGION • Dear Chuck& Di, How sweet of you to invite us for the weekend. But Tom and I just can't (cave. We spotted some great modular furniture at the Hiffside Winter Safe. Its Techline. And it's all priced 35% off. You know how I am when it comes to bargains. I'm sure you understand. Rabbi Groner Critiques, Praises Reform Judaism SUSAN GRANT Staff Writer THE HILLSIDE WINTER SALE The one great event you can't afford to miss. Everythin...…

…thodoxy stands for — Torah- true Jews who understand the responsibility to be firm in following mitzvahs," Rabbi Polish said. People also understand Reform Judaism allows one to be responsive to Jewish tradi- tions by using that which is meaningful to them. While the Conservative movement has left a deep mark on Judaism with its establishment of youth pro- grams and love of Israel, the definition of Conservative Judaism needs to be strengthene...…

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…undefeated record to 3-0 with last Saturday night's 26-12 romp over the previously unbeaten Pittsburgh Bulls at the JLA. Goldberg got his first two goals of the season and got two assists to give himself five so far. Turbo coach Mido Martin- ello says Goldberg is "very in- fluential to our team. He's a world-class player." Goldberg's role will vary, Martinello says, depending on the opponent's strategy. "On a given night, Jeff could be a big g...…

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…To President George Bush from the Zionist Organization of America of Metro Detroit B'nai B'rith Men's Bowling Scores January 21, 1991 BEN LUSKY TRAVELING High. Games 268-247 Barry Schlussel 248 Wayne Lusky 241 Alan Borson 237-237 Mark Rosen 236 Jeff Eisenberg High Series - 4 Games 947 Barry Schlussel 872 Mark Rosen 636 Alan Borson 635 Wayne Lusky 620 Jeff Eisenberg ZEIGER—GROSS High Games Gary Krasman Allan Salomon Dave Moss Rob PI i sko...…

…I SPORTS 1 SHAPES OF THINGS TO COME $100 off Message By Lineman Done For 2 Daughters the JCC Health Club The Shape of things to come in the New Year are at the JCC Health Club where fitness is our business. t Jewish Community Center 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Membership Department 661-1000, ext. 265, 266 • Some Restrictions May Apply • Offer Good Jan. 1-31, 1991 • New Health Club Members Only i .fi r Real People ...…

…Presents Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Let Us Entertain You TWO GREAT EVENTS ON THE SAME EVENING Saturday, February 2, 1991 7:00 p.m. nr AN EXHIBIT AND SALE OF ART Theodore Bike Actor, Singer, Raconteur MEET THE ARTIST and CELEBRATE with A CHAMPAGNE TOAST 8:00 p.m. Performance JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 6600 W. Maple Road W. Bloomfield Inner Circle Reserved Seats Reserved Seats: Senior Reserved Seats: For further inf...…

…BUSINESS MASTERS GAM E OF THE cr, O 0_ Milwaukee-based A.B. Data has become a major source of information for the American Jewish community. m ilwaukee — Talking about the Persian Gulf on his mo- bile phone, Jerry Benjamin puffs his pipe and parks his car at A.B. Data. His license plate reads ABD 1. His partner, Bruce Arbit, already is in the of- fice. Mr. Arbit's car bears plates reading ABD 01. "When we started out, we both wanted to...…

…Icoff e k A/NyOrOf JA ;7 1 )1.;7 - rUsa l , em The three partners have moved the company to $15 million a year in business. `--!--aJi "1 JErusaiern 9 540 Pan Teddy air vwJ 8-1_ 90 -MP App. American Society for Yad Vashem. "They are able to get to many people that your average two-person office can't reach." From the Jewish Institute for National Security Af- fairs, a think tank in Wash- ington, Executive Director Shoshana Bryen i...…

…Staff meetings put heavy stress on new ideas to help clients. In the last five years, the A.B. Data Group has more than doubled its annual sales, from $7 million to $15.6 million in 1990. We have tracked every sin- gle mailing we have ever done." hat began as a small, one-man publishing house has grown into a diversified business serving 2,500 clients, including 1,200 Jewish and other non-profit groups. The company' -s predecessor, Arbit Boo...…