…Detroit's jazz scene is one of those elu- sive beasts you hear about but cannot re- ally locate. There are clubs that are semi-casual and always draw a good crowd —Bomac's (281 Gratiot, at Broad- way) is one of them, as are Bert's Mar- ketplace (2727 Russell) in the Eastern Market and on Belle Isle —but as for any- thing cutting edge, it's much more diffi- cult. But I have had a few consciousness-raising auditory experi- ences at the Serengeti...…
…• `VU NOTICE Have you recently searched for an apartment in metro De- troit? Have you been in a long- distance relationship? If yes, please call Lynne Meredith Cohn at (810) 354-6060, Ext. 244. :0- SPORTS LEAGUES The B'nai B'rith Leadership Net- work is forming a pool league, to begin in May and run for 8-10 weeks. Estimated cost: $50 per person. Details to be announced. For information, call Elyse Schechter, (810) 474-3839, by May 5. In ...…
…d (Unique Ootteept an Young Gun Young, Jewish, twentysomething and female on Detroit's police force. JULIE WEINGARDEN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS y day she sports the basic Jewish leaving for school. She attends class until twentysomething look — dark hair, 3:30 p.m. then zips back to Detroit to do a worn jeans and black boots. little homework before starting the cycle By night, her fashion statement all over again. is navy blue polyester, ...…
…CONGRATOLEE Your Sfudent's success AI) are ad M 7ie ewts1) lews College Bound Specta_ Sectioni ISSUE DATE: Pay 16, 1997 AD DEADLINE: Mag 9, 1997 SIZES / PRICES 2 Columns x 311: $65.00 2 Columns x 4": $85.00 2 Columns x 5": $100.00 I Susie Sherman To a sweet girl who gives so much to others, we are proud of all your accomplishments: co-captain of the tennis team, member of the track team, member of the chorus in "Carousel," most improved ...…
…L Jewish Romance A local rabbi shows "of the tribe" examples of what true love takes. RABBI AARON BERGMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Another word is yedid, as in hen people think of great romance, they the famous Kabbalat Shabbat think of Romeo and song, "Yedid Nefesh," when we Juliet, Antony and call God the beloved of our soul. Yedid means that we look to Cleopatra, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in our partner for protection and se-...…
…The Land Le ft Behi LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER Detroit's out African Jews remember an idyllic COWRY' aught IA 7 in turmoil am' C/3 LLJ C/3 U_I F- LU LU 68 ulian Wendrow was 4 when he realized that South Africa was not a place he could spend his life. He was riding his bicycle in the town square in George on the Cape. An African woman, nursing her infant, sat under a large tree near- by. "All of a sudden, I just hear this commo...…
…PHOTOS BY DANIEL LIPPI TT AND GLENN TRIEST Alan Goodman: In the soul, you miss South Africa. 00 …
…Above: Terry Kalley, Julian Wendrow, Raphael Sapeika: Remembering life near Cape Town. Left: Ros Slater: Leaving not for a job, but for principle. The first group of Jews to leave South Africa en masse were doctors, because it was easier for physicians to gain ac- cess to the United States. Accountants often went to Toronto because Cana- da was more open to that profession, Mrs. Isakow says. There was a rush to make it here by the late 1970s...…
…In the 1960s, "you had to wait a long time to get a job to get in, and you couldn't get a visa without a job," Mrs. Maisels says. Apartheid, the institutional separa- tion of black and white, was formally introduced by the Nationalist Party gov- ernment in 1948. Before that, there was a sort of gentleman's agreement in fa- vor of black-white separation. During the apartheid era, a majori- ty of South African Jews lived in Jo- hannesburg and a ...…
…rible "Third-World" conditions miles away. A medical resident at the time of the Soweto riots, Dr. Sapeika was called in on an emergency basis. "I came home and said, That's it. It's a bloodbath out there right under our noses.' " "The most incredible thing about the black people there is it took them so long to erupt," Mrs. Maisels says. Today, Jews comprise 0.3 percent of South Africa's population. In 1960, they made up 3.62 percent of white...…
…Dorothy And Morris Medalie hen Dorothy Medalie met the man who would become her hus- band, she had no idea how her life would change. Dr. Morris Medalie, now a retired pe- diatrician, came to the United States from South Africa during World War II, bring- ing his brother for medical treatment. (Wounded in the army, his brother is now a paraplegic.) After the Medalies married in 1947, they moved to South Africa, where they lived for 12 years. ...…
…On The Road To Success? Make It A Comfortable Trip. people into the community; by a decision that the community made, was for the Russian refugees," Mr. Goodman adds. When immigrants come on an individual basis, "it's very hard for there to be any kind of community response unless the group comes and says 'We're having a hard time with [something], could you help us.' " "A thread of sadness and ter- rible pain" weaves among the expatriates an...…
…To all the donors and volunteers, agencies, organizations, congregations, schools and youth groups who made Allied Jewish Campaign Days of Decision a success— BRA V O! Adat Shalom Synagogue Agency for Jewish Education Akiva Hebrew Day School Birmingham Temple B'nai B'rithYouth Organization Congregation Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills Congregation Beit Kodesh Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses Congregation Beth Achim Congregation Beth Sha...…
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…Automobile superstores, one-price experiments and the Internet may change the face of automotive retailing. ALAN ABRAMS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS nging Marketplace magine entering a vast automobile show- room where the best models of every man- ufacturer is displayed by price range, side-by-side. There are no high, or even low-pressure, salesmen to pitch you on the vehicles' merits, or haggle with you over the sticker price. You don't hav...…
…CHANGING MARKETPLACE Want one? • • • • • page 77 volume automobile dealers plan to meet these challenges? George Glassman is vice pres- ident of the Glassman Oldsmo- bile, Saab and Hyundai dealership on Telegraph Road in Southfield that was founded by his father, Jerome. The younger Mr. Glassman believes some of the dire prophecies could come true. "There's no question that the chains like AutoNation and Car- Max have already had an impact...…
…reacquired it after the lease ran \_ out. But that building would also /— be an ideal site for a Tamaroff used car superstore, should he elect to follow that route. Marvin Tamaroff sold his Acu- ra franchise to his son Jeffrey, who also has Buick, Honda and Nissan franchises, and sold the building at Eight Mile and Grand River to the Pep Boys, operators of regional service centers, an- other hot new automotive indus- try development. J.D. Powe...…
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…turer wouldn't dare put a dealer- ship where there isn't a major /—population," said Mr. Glassman. "All you have to see is what Saturn has done. And that's part of what GM's Project 2000 is all about. As they head toward the year 2000, there's going to be con- solidation in our business. And to- ward that end, you'll find the patterns as to where dealerships move and don't move. \_, Dealers are finding that people are more savvy. Said Mary Tam...…
…Erhard BMW A Few Collections Around The Back THEY'RE HOT... THEY'RE AFFORDABLE AND... D AVAILABLE NOW! o you know of a mint condition 1961 Buick Sky- lark convertible? Marvin Tamaroff has been looking for one for his collection for a long time. His collection of vintage auto- mobiles is down to 18 from the 36 he once had. Gone are the Packards, the Hispano-Suiza, and his prize-winning 1930 Mercedes. But what he has left is still quite impre...…
…AS Tremendous Motor Sales on Dexter and Bue- na Vista from 1950-51," Mr. Tamaroff remembered. `Then we had a falling out, and I went to work for Leo Adler DeSoto-Ply- mouth in 1951-52. And then I got disenchanted, and thought I could make more money in working for Pappy's Used Cars on Livernois in 1952-53. Finally, Mr. Tamaroff decided it was time to become the owner f his own used car dealership, Marwood Motor Sales, which he operated from ...…
…Negotiator Disdains Fixed-Price Dealerships 6 6 o one likes to negotiate when they feel the deck is stacked against them," maintains Ger- ard I. Nierenberg. And he ought to know. Mr. Nierenberg is the New York lawyer who wrote the books — 22 of them — on nego- tiation. Among his best-selling books, which have never gone out of print, are The Art of done. Either the manufacturer doesn't care, or the dealer doesn't care. "The customer thinks ...…
…▪ • ,,,•••••- Ar., CA$H Y FOR LIKE-NEW WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S DESIGNER fashions ' & accessories CONSIGNMENT CLO'THIERS dealerships, goes a long way to- \--wards improving customer rela- tions between new and used car dealers and the public," said Mr. Gordon. "That is providing the locations and sites pleasing to consumers be- cause it goes with part of the pat- tern established by Circuit City stores, Home Depot, Office Max, and the lik...…
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…A TOWN MEETING WITH THE CHIEF RABBI OF ISRAEL ON ISSUES FACING THE FUTURE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE OHR SOMAYACH DETROIT presents LIVE FROM ISRAEL! A JEWISH PROGRAMMING FIRST! INTERNATIONAL INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONFERENCE FEATURING RABBI ISRAEL MEIR LAU CHIEF RABBI OF ISRAEL --._ OHR SOMAYACH Rabbi Lau was born to a family of respected Rabbanim that goes back 37 generations. Born in 1937 in the city of Pvotrekov, Poland to the honorable pare...…
…Till!LEV& MIECIISMIER We are looking to update our records in preparation for this special time at camp. If you were ever part of the Fresh Air Society and Tamarack Camps, please fill out and send back this form. We want you to be part of our many celebrations and events this summer. In addition, please send us old photos and your favorite stories that we can use for a special memory book. On 7 regular basis, we will be highlighting.* Amuve...…
…4 .e* 1 4 WV:CMMEM.KI:M=ISKUM,...VASIMMUMMKIMMAVSZW&WVSKWAMMOrr:aMMOM,. ajR Challenging Thole Psychotherapist Leonard Felder pushes past the Thou Shalt Nots and finds a route to r personal growth. I ) man, complaining of back pains and stomach trouble, once came to Leonard Felder's psychotherapy practice. In the course of his treatment, the man told Dr. Felder, "I'm juggling two women right now." Dr. Felder, a Los Ange- les psycholog...…
…A quo RENT A TROWBRIDGE APARTMENT AND WE'LL THROW IN A CHEF, A MAID AND A DRIVER. TEN COMMANDMENTS page 89 tice quickly, the early clues. That's when you need to call time out." In fact, he says, the acknowl- edgement of anger is a very Jew- ish approach. `The evil and good impulse are always constantly at war. You're not bad for having an evil im- pulse." Very often, the verbal mes- sages couples send each other are innocuous. But in the ...…
…N SW Roslyn Aronow and Harold Is- rael have been selected to receive special awards during Sinai Hos- pital's National Volunteer Recog- nition Week. Ms. Aronow will receive the Governor's Honor Roll Award from the Junior League of Birmingham; Mr. Israel will re- /— ceive the Department of Reha- bilitation's Kenny Wellman Award. Dr. Mark Diem, medical direc- tor for the First Care Medical Centers in Michigan, will be hon- ored by the Detroit F...…
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…IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FITNESS in reaching the overhead bar on both the ABSculptor and the Ab Roller Plus. Because body size often deter- mines the efficacy and practical- ity of a machine, there is no single best device for all, reported the researchers. Tennis Sets Net Results Are several sets of singles tennis per week enough to maintain sound aerobic fitness? Yes, ac- cording to research reported in The Physician and Sportsmedi- ...…
…Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit and the Goldman-Hermelin Education Foundation is proud to present Professor Daniel Jonah Goldhagen author of Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust for the 1997 Annual Patron Event Daniel Jonah Goldhagen is an Associate of Harvard's Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies and Associate Professor of Government Social Studies at Harvard. His recent book culminates ...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOR YOUR EARS temple's war against youth sui- The hard-core funk of Enemy cide.,7:30 p.m. Friday, no charge; Squad, with Fathers of the Id 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, $15; celebrates with a CD preview $10/students. May 2-3. Temple party 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Beth El, Bloomfield Hills. Call $5. Magic Bag, 22920 (810) 851-1100 ... Woodward, Ferndale. Temple Emanu-El Call (810) 544-3030 ... presents With a Song in Also at the...…
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…Mothers And Daughters hree sets of art gallery owners have mastered the art of close mother-daughter relationships — Judith Primak and Pamela Pri- mak Shulak at the Detroit Gallery of Contemporary Crafts, Madeline and Karen Posner at the Posner Gallery, and Elaine and Eve Redmond at the Clique Gallery. When Mother's Day rolls around on May 11, they can add a palette of professional successes to their personal reasons for celebrating. Although...…
…THE MICHIGAN Madeline Posner decided to go into the art business after volunteering at the Detroit In- stitute of Arts. Her first clients were in the corporate world. On the rare occasions when there's a disagreement, the two try to avoid the topic for a while and take time to think it through. "It's great to know I have someone I can really depend on," Madeline Posner said. "We are equally committed to the gallery, and we enjoy spending time...…
…Taking A Look At The Art Scene... Tasteful P a e SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Stroll Royal Oak ndy Sharkey is giving art patrons a chance to show their own artistic talents. Participants in the Royal Oak Gallery Association's (ROGA) 10th Gallery Walk will find either a chair or table and paints in front of her gallery/studio and will be asked to add their designs. The finished work will be auctioned with proceeds going to ch...…
…Fine Arts Guilded I mages embers of the Sculptors Guild of Michigan will ex- hibit their work May 23- June 22 at the Swann. Gallery, 1250 Library Street, Detroit. Showcased forms come in fired clay, cast bronze, wood and glass. The group was start- ed 44 years ago as the Ter- ra Cotta Sculptors Guild. The founding member, a Cranbrook teacher, estab- lished initiatives to spon- sor workshops, field trips and exhibitions. With the diversificat...…
…Is pr- TOM COLLINS Tickets mate a great gift for MotIner's Day! Tribute and Celebration A Salute to Israel" pays homage to Yom Hazikaron and Yom Hdatzmdut. SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Oksana Baiul Brian Boitano Viktor Petrenko Nicole Bobek Rudy Galindo Todd Eldredge Elvis Stojko Michelle Kwan Tara Lipinski Sunday • May 11 • 3:00 PM Locally presented by Charge-By-Phone 810-645-6666 Tickets are available at the...…
…JN Entertainment Sound Of The Jayhawks A roots ' 12' country band is changing its tune. LYNNE KONSTANTIN STAFF WRITER e third Jayhawks' release, berserk. Their newest album, 1992's Hollywood Town Hall, Sound of Lies, which hit stores m il pigeon-holed the band as the Tuesday, is spellbinding, addic- greatest thing in county-rock tive and daring, and has already since the Flying Burrito Brothers. received rave reviews from the And deserve...…
…-401 Alan Menken and Tim Rice's King David premieres on Broadway. SUZANNE CHESSLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS 4 King David will be performed by a cast of more than 100 singers and musicians. …
…lli he story of King David is about to be told in a new concert — first on Broadway and then through . excerpts on a cast recording. Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice originally intended to complete the King David concert for the Israeli celebration of the 3,000- year anniversary of Jerusalem, but logistical and scheduling ob- stacles got in the way. The two found a clearer path in New York, where more than 100 singers and musicians i...…
…You Don't Have To Be Filmish F North American Premieres World Premiere Nightfather (7'ralievader) The Return of Sarah's Daughters Netherlands, 1995 USA, 1997 Director Marcia Jarmel's secular upbringing compelled her to It's worth a trip to Toronto for the second-largest Jewish film festival in North America. LYNNE KONSTANTIN STAFF WRITER Sara — The Diary of the Free World Romania, 1995 Award-winning film of a young projectionist sc...…
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…'Paradise Road' 'Volcano' Rated PG-13 But even the lava seems pho- ny after a few minutes. It's too ommy Lee Jones stars as obviously a computer-generat- Los Angeles' stubborn ed afterthought, because it emergency chief Mike doesn't interact with the rest of Roark in the generically ti- the scenery or cast. In one tled disaster epic Volcano. But scene, an MTA official (John while Roark eventually saves- Carroll Lynch) — who refused the city...…
…TEMPLE BETH EL AND THE AKERS FAMILY FUND 'Kissed' PRESENT Poor Matt, for as much as he tries to satisfy Sandra, he can't ttempting to relax my compete with the lucky stiffs who deeply furrowed brow as I await her back at the parlor. exited the screening room, Sadly, his every gesture fails un- I couldn't escape the con- til Matt realizes what he must clusion that Boneyard Picture's do to win her over. Given the subject mat- Kissed was the...…
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