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…BIG BANK STATEMENT SHOCK! t.1 •■ •4 Tv.... • r . ..ns F •• r•NAN voon, We. w va w.M 'kV.% I f you're being bowled over by your bank's month'',' service charges and hidden costs, check out Franklin Bank. Large or small, all our business customers are treated to special services without special fees. We offer courier service, free ATM machines and special lock box service and substantial savings over big impersonal banks. Make the sw...…

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…DETROIT) THE JEWISH NEWS UP FRONT This Week's Top Stories Lives To Be Changed A Metro Airport terminal crowded with 238 teens, an El Al jet and enough energy to carry everyone in sight to Israel. JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER AND PHIL JACOBS EDITOR Universal ex- citement, mixed in with some anxiety ere it comes. Here it and nervousness, was the most comes," shouted Jane frequently cited emotion of the Sherman, half jumping day. up and down...…

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…• • KRIEGER® CHRONOMETRES SUISSES ';;;;t O. KRIEGER CHRONOGRAPH WITH PULSOMETER Officially Certified Swiss Chronometer by Controle Officiel Suisse Des Chronometres. Individually tested for 16 days. In addition to the standard time and date, this chronograph also offers a Pulsometer for checking pulse rate and a stop watch for checking elapsed time. Curved sapphire crystal back provides for fascinating view of the automatic self-winding mo...…

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…June 28, 1996 7 9 Detroit TELL ME WHY Aces For Hank Dore, Free and other stupid names. No one hit the $1 million hole- in-one, but the Greenberg Tourney scored $30,000 for cancer research. HEALTH Recapturing youth at the gym. 03 Lending A Hand Jews contribute time and money to help black churches that have been scarred by arson fires. TRAVEL Brussels: Jewish ties and good food. Next Generation 4 Rocky first steps for Netanyahu....…

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…guy so m e cod shat C s At 14.99, these colorful women's t-shirts will brighten your day. Our sale on women's basic T-shirts from Eagle's Eye has everyone smiling! Choose from pure cotton or cotton/ rayon tees in a wonderful spectrum of colors. But be warned: Eagle's Eye T-shirts are a lot like potato chips— you can't buy just one (especially at this low price!) SHOWN CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT "DEBBIE" COTTON/RAYON T-SHIRT IN BLUE, YELLOW, CLA...…

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…of even the rain could put a damper on the Hank Greenberg Golf and Tennis Invitational on Monday, June 17. The sixth annual, daylong event, spon- sored by the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame at Tam O'Shanter Country Club in West Bloom- field, drew 168 golfers and 44 tennis players. According to tournament chairmen Steven Si- mons and Eric Krause, the celebrity skins game was a major success, and-professionals Larry Laoret- ti and Keith Cle...…

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…WHICH WAY NETANYAHU? LIKUD'S VICTORY IN ISRAEL USHERS IN A NEW ERA FOR ISRAEL... NEW DIRECTIONS FOR PEACE WITH SECURITY... TO UNDERSTAND THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING THE NEW GOVERNMENT, MAKE SURE TO HEAR- ISRAELI BRIGADIER-GENERAL (RESERVE) AHARON LEVRAN Scholar-In-Residence, Metro Detroit District, Zionist Organization of America, who will deliver a series of lectures in the Greater Detroit Area from July 7 to 20, 1996. An eminent m...…

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…Our Biggest Sale Of The Year! 2 Days Only! Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th, 10am ID 6pm, Both Days, Rain or Shine! Amir was indecisive, so he let his BBYO regional director place an ad with the national BBYO of- fice in Washington, D.C. The No- lishes, whose son and daughter are members of BBYO chapters, eventually came across the ad in the monthly Michigan Region newsletter. "We had an exchange student before, and it was a good exp...…

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…Today The Average Person Spends... Lending A Hand Jews donate vast sums to rebuild black churches charred by fire. DAVID ZEMAN STAFF WRITER SHANE YOUN G/AP 2400 MINUTES A WEEK SLEEPING 111 IY 900 MINUTES A WEEK WATCHING TELEVISION 840 MINUTES A WEEK EATING MEALS 540 MINUTES A WEEK IN THE BATHROOM 180 MINUTES A WEEK EXERCISING 41P s L I 2400 MINUTES A WEEK WORKING Fires at predominantly black churches have devastated worshipers, lik...…

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…THE JEWISH NEWS Vol. CIX No. 18 Publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Editor Phil Jacobs Associate Editors Elizabeth Applebaum, Alan Hitsky Assistant Editor Gail Zimmerman Staff Writers Julie Edgar, Jennifer Finer, Jill Davidson Sklar, David Zeman Arts and Entertainment Editor Julie Yolles Contributing Editors Michael Davis, Howard Lalli, Neil Rubin Washington Correspondent James D. Besser Foreign Correspondent Douglas Davis Israel Correspondents ...…

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…As Usual, Lexus Offers An Impressive Array Of Options. LENDING page 10 and blacks alike of the most tu- we share a great deal more than multuous years of the civil- we differ on." rights movement. On June 6, two miles from "We Jews are absolutely Rabbi Bennett's congregation, tuned into the fact that the flip Matthews-Murkland Presby- side of white supremacy is anti- terian Church burned to the Semitism," said Melissa Fay ground (a teen-aged...…

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…TEEN MISSION page 3 others copy... Q Op OOOO im creo 0..\gf. the language. Even though she of Temple Kol Ami didn't have to can't speak perfect Hebrew, she look hard to sense the buzz of understands it. high energy that filled the other- "Because I've always wise empty international stayed with relatives, I've terminal. An nie never really met other (Is- "They (the teens) sense Lefk owitz this is something different raeli) teens. Now I c...…

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…ening the Jewish community at home." - "I'm feeling nervous energy," said 16-year-old Bloomfield Hills resident Joel Snyder. "When I think of what to expect in Israel, I think of two large cities and - desert. I don't know what I'm looking for, but I'm excited about what I'll find there." Shana Shevitz saw the trip as an opportunity to find herself Jewishly. "It's a chance to get in touch with my own personality and my place in the Jewish comm...…

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…• T MATCH page 3 The Highest Mitzvah "Hopefully we will have the results within a week, and then we will enter them into our computer to screen for a possible match," said Katasha Belvin, media coordinator for the National Marrow Donor Program. She said the local effort was the largest two-day Hundreds volunteer their time and efforts to save two children. P DETROI T J EWIS H erhaps it was the little volunteers. Although the great girl ...…

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…The Alternative To Cookie Cutter Insurance. DAVID'S DAY page 15 We start with a blank sheet of paper. Their 19-year-old daughter, who attends the University of Delaware, is hoping to transfer to Wayne State University. Mr. Sorkin, who led the Wilm- ington JCC for eight years, hopes the community will immediate- ly feel his presence at the Center. "My job, the way I see it, is to empower leaders and members to develop a community agency that...…

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…N Us B ey DAD'S page 17 Tuesday and Thursday nights and every other weekend. 'When I need to talk about my problems, it's hard to talk to my married or single friends," Mr. Wine said. "I don't have many single friends with kids. Guys go- ing through the same thing can relate." Most programs in and outside the Jewish community address the needs of single mothers and touch on single-parenting issues. "The groups I've found (for sin- gle dads)...…

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…ERSAVER WEEK He says it is "theological arro- gance" for the Southern Baptists to believe that "they have the only true message, and everyone else is flawed." The Rev. James Lyons was or- dained at a Southern Baptist seminary, but he has devoted his life to his Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies in Southfield, which works for "mu- tuality and dialogue." He says the Southern Baptist resolution is not binding on its local church...…

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…"ASAntdN' A Mission Of Immediacy David Sorkin's arrival in Detroit as JCC execu- tive director is as critical as it is timely. We welcome him and look forward to his new ideas and his energy. Unfortunately, Mr: Sorkin's "honeymoon" pe- riod here in Detroit will have to be on the short side. There's a great deal to do. Since the announcement of his hire was made by JCC board members, the line, 'Wait till David gets here," is something that ma...…

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…Editor's Notebook Community Views An Airport, A Message And A Journey Missions To Israel: Fond Remembrances PHIL JACOBS EDITOR RABBI DAVID NELSON SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Jocelyn Frank al- ready seemed homesick this day. Neal and Chaya Duchin and their little children were leaving for a new home. And thousands of miles away in a place most had never been before, 238 kids would soon land in the Jewish homeland. It was all happening befo...…

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…MARROW page 20 * The largest number of people ever tested during a single bone marrow donor drive. donors and workers. The bagel company did the same. Rock Fi- nancial especially should be ap- plauded for its part in putting this together and underwriting the event. Shame on those who attempt- ed to gain at someone's expense. Fred Levine Farmington Hills "A Match For Life" donor drive is about shared beliefs. A Match For Life" is about fa...…

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…daughter of Dr. Mark and Cindy Wein- garten. REFORM BETH ACHIM CONGREGATION BET CHAVERIM 21100 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352- 8670. Rabbi: Herbert Yoskowitz. Cantor: Max Shimansky. Ritual director: Joseph Baras. Rabbis emeritus: Milton Arm, Benjamin H. Gorelick. Services: Friday 7:15 a.m., 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:45 a.m., 9 p.m.; weekdays 7:15 a.m., 6 p.m.; Class 8:30 p.m. Bat mitzvah of Erin Spaniol, daughter of Ronald and Susan Spaniol. P....…

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…• • •••••-•. • Under the Stars * June 30, 1996 mbols Outweigh Religious Observance 7:00 pm Breathtaking ambience at Temple Israel's new L'dor V'dor Garden featuring the string quartet Concertante. Performing will be Marina Leonova, Tammy Sherman, Rita Kislyuk, and Lyudmila Soboleva. Shabbat Chukat-Balak: Numbers 19:1-25:9; Micah 5:6-6:8 RABBI ELIEZER COHEN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Seating is limited, please bring lawn chair or blank...…

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…CONTROL VI 84" high Dore, Free And Other Stupid Names Hollywood stars do it again! Artist's Studio Open House ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATE EDITOR Q: For many years now, I have been interested in finding out what happened to the female line of the Weizmann family, particularly Chaim Weizmann's immediate family (not the children). I have researched somewhere that his father had two sons and 13 daughters; how true, I do not know. But it wou...…

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…Anniversaries ard ie R oW of Maple (infield -5566 wing the Community for 39 years' ` Store Hours: Mon & Fri 10-7 Tues, Wed, & Sat 10-6 Thurs, 10-9 Sun, 12-5 Most Major Credit Cards Schon 50th Florence and Jack Schon recent- ly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They hosted a din- ner party for family and friends. Their children are Laura and Richard Schiller, Joyce Schon and David Schon. Their grand- children are Rachel, Emily ...…

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…Bar Mitzvah Joel Jackson Joel Eric Jackson of West Bloom- field will be bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom Synagogue on June 29. Rabbi Spectre and Cantor Glantz will lead services. Participating in the ceremony will be Joel's parents, Lisa and Larry Jackson, as well as his brothers, Jared and Steven. Proud grandparents are Norma and Sol Stoller of West Bloom- field and Evelyn and Robert Jackson of Lake Wales, Fla. Joel is a student at Orchard Lake M...…

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…6£- r IT WHILE IT Li\ST$ UP TO gi% OFF Births JUNE 24—Dr. Craig and Wendy (Harris) Ruskin of Heathrow, Fla., are ecstatic to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Kendall Shay. Proud big broth- ers and sister are Scott, Mark and Arley. Thrilled grandparents are Al and Freddie Harris of West Bloomfield and Dr. David and Barbara Ruskin of Bloomfield Hills. Shoona KidsTM final mark downs on 96 Shoonafleeceo JUNE 12—Rabbi Robert an...…

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…• Cr OFF KapIan'g Kids Pecs (with ad) DUTAILIER INC. D THE AREA'S LARGEST IN STOCK SELECTION WITH GUARANTEED BEST PRICE! field ecstatically welcome with much love the birth of their son, Joshua Bernard. Overjoyed (— grandparents are Ronald and De- ' bra Steinberg of Bloomfield Hills and Marjorie Siegel of Southfield. Joshua is named in loving mem- ory of his maternal great-grand- father, Morris Shillman, and his paternal grandfather, Be...…

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…From The At first skeptical, Liz Stevens enjoys a singles fest. A former Detroiter reports that singles events aren't as bad as their rap. LIZ STEVENS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS BATILEF mi ye always had an aver- sion to Jewish singles events. Not Jewish events (e.g. Purim parties) and not even singles events so much (e.g. mingling at Borders). But the words "Jewish" and "singles" in the same sen- tence tend to make my face warp, like I'v...…

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…Bar Fly Ron Stern holds the key to one of the most talked-about sports bars. 'JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER Showroom Hours: Monday-Friday 11-5 • Saturday 11-3 • or by appointment 48323 • 810-624-7300 Ron Stern collects as many as five fake IDs a week. he autographed O.J. Simp- son jersey at the far corner of the bar hasn't drawn that much attention. At least not as much as the bar itself Ron Stern, 24, of West Bloom- field, recently opened...…

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…Zuroff Heads Auxiliary The Auxiliary of the Jewish Nome For Aged recently held its installation luncheon. Past pres- ident Sharon Fleischman in- stalled Joanne Zuroff as auxiliary president 1996-97. We Sell Quality Brand Name Closeouts at "AMAZING" Prices! New Closeouts Arriving Daily. One Time Deals! YOUR BELOW WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT STORE! AMAZING WHITMOR® The Luxu of Fabric AMAZING WE WILL BE OPEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 4TH 10 am - 6 pm Lar...…

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…Maple-Drake Events Set Air, AM/FM cass., CD changer, anti-theft device and more! Stk #8405 Air, AM/FM cass.. CD changer, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors, anti-theft device and more! 9 99 25 Month Leas G Month lease A rabbinic series featuring promi- nent rabbis in our community will be at Maple-Drake JCC. charge. Monday, July 1, at 1 p.m., Reb Chaim Daskal will discuss "The Power of Silent Energy;" Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m., Rab- bi Eli...…

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…Don't Let This One Get Away! 4- • The 7.50%* 4th Zero Coupon on Catch this rate through July 24, 1996. Effective Yield to Maturity and Current Purchase Price of $2,854 for Bonds Purchased Through July 24, 1996. Matures at $6,000, 10 years from issue date (last day of Sales Quarter in which subscription is accepted by Fiscal Agent * Yield To Maturity Israel Bonds. Good For You... Good For Israel This is not an offering, which can be made ...…

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…Summer Jacke Shadow Life LU U.J - D CC f-- LU LL1 48 hen I was in graduate school, the late Joseph Brodsky taught a class in which he required his students to memorize each poem that he assigned. There was something both old-fashioned and scary about that. Looking back, that's probably why I didn't take the class. Nevertheless, I saw its disorienting effects. People wandered the halls in a daze, moving their lips. Some huddled togethe...…

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…annual guide to cool reading. Government Press Office and columnist for the respected Is- ;=-raeli magazine Jerusalem Re- port, Mr. Chafets is well suited to spin the tale of two NBA bas- ketball stars and their celebri- ty coach who are mistakenly kidnapped from the Tel Aviv Hilton en route to a diplomat- ic reception in Jerusalem. One player is killed imme- diately and the other two hostages are whisked away to the East Jerusalem compound o...…

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…POETRY CONT. lations that includes a canto from Mr. Pin- sky's award-winning "The Inferno of Dante." — Bonni Goldberg `Odd Mercy' By Gerald Stern W. W. Norton & Co., 112 pgs., $18.95. G erald Stem's poetry layers images, ideas and memory, filling the read- er with the same sense of awe and indignation with which Mr. Stem himself seems to perceive the activity of the world. In plain language he pays homage to spirit and intellect through ...…

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