…August 29, 1997 OPINION Up Front 8 I forgave you many years ago. Tuning Out TELL ME WHY David Gad-Harf resigns from Ch. 56 over its decision to air a controversial program. 14 You'll B happy to hear about ... 35 Campers, Unite End-of-summer farewell. page 6 BUSINESS Camp Tamarack invites back all its former campers for a 95th birthday celebration. Builders for Peace shutting its doors. 80 ISRAEL 46 Tn-Cities Identity 52 Chup...…
…The last day of summer camp is a mix of joy and sadness. JULIE EDGAR SENIOR WRITER KRISTA HUSA PHOTOGRAPHER he days no fragrant campfires and end- longer stretch less singing. It also signals out forever and the the beginning of a new insects aren't quite school year, new clothes and so raucous. new friends. It is the bitter- Freelance photographer sweetness of camp's Krista Husa dropped by end, a time that Camp Maas in Ortonville on mixes ...…
…New equipment:Useful for basic and advanced science classes. he stereotype is that Orthodox Jewish girls' schools do little more than turn out Jewish wives and mothers. But the reality at the Sally Allan Alexan- der Beth Jacob School for Girls in Oak Park — whose graduates can be found in the medical and science professions — is con- siderably different. --- And with its brand-new science labora- tory ready for action, the almost 400-student ...…
…Tuning Out David Gad-Harf resigns from Channel 56 over its decision to air a controversial program. PHIL JACOBS EDITOR ing opinions and policies of the people who seem unwilling to share this land and yet unable to let it go." According to Gad-Harf, the film's bias does nothing but "fan the flame of antagonism between the Arab and Jewish communi- ties." It's an obstacle to better ties, he said. "I am concerned by the impact on the people wh...…
…\—) these actions or criticisms. "I think it's a sad commentary to say a pro-human rights posi- tion is an anti-Israel point of view," said Hayes. "Cheap attacks don't contribute to the debate. I am not trying to steer anyone to be pro-Palestinian or anti-Israeli. "This film is pro-American if anything. It questions the way U.S. money is being spent. This is a film about U.S. foreign poli- cy. If this much money is going out, there should be a...…
…Together To Remember A meeting of David-Horodoker descendants revives the memories of relatives lost. PHIL JACOBS EDITOR They took 3,000 of our men and boys on the 17th of Av, Aug. 10, 1941 and shot them down in trenches outside of town. The Nazi SS and our neighbors, the Horochukas, may their name be blotted out, ended the lives of the men. For a year, the women and children lived on in a wretched ghetto, starving to death, until those 1,1...…
…THE I E\i:iiRal NEWS Vol. CXII No. 1 In our new location we carry fine accessories including Publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Editor Phil Jacobs General Manager Marianne B. Taylor Associate Editors Elizabeth Applebaum, Alan Hitsky Arts and Entertainment Editor Gail Zimmerman Copy Editor Lynne Konstantin SeniOr Writer Julie Edgar Staff Writers Lynne Meredith Cohn, Lonny Goldsmith, Julie Wiener Contributing Editors Michael Davis, Neil Rubin Washi...…
…TOGETHER page 10 Allen Zagier, with newly met cousin Sophie Sulkes. Seventy years ago, Zagier's dad lived in Sophie's David-Horodok home. and many others re-connected he was with me. I met a man at with their David-Horodok roots. the Detroit meeting who re- It was a commemorative members my father." event to remember the men and Zagier's father was named women who perished. Speakers Arthur. In David-Horodok, it remembered the village, vali- ...…
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…Callipers, Jill Bruss and Helayne Shaw sing the blessing before the meal. Right: Melissa Seligman greets Stacy Lezell and other friends. Left: Hailey Rozenberg, 3 1/2, isn't ready yet for overnight camp, but she's got the spirit. Jake Ginsberg, an old-timer at Tamarack. …
…It was like old times for Dan Levitsky, Jack Ginsberg and former camp director Marty Levitsky. Camp Tamarack invites back all campers for its 95th birthday celebration. JULIE EDGAR SENIOR WRITER Leah Berger, Lisa Zaks and Lori Goldenberg hawk Tamarack goods. BILL HANSEN PHOTOGRAPHER ake Ginsberg sport- ed a T-shirt that list- ed his years at Camp Tamarack — 1937 to 1947 — and all the staffjobs he held dur- ing those years. Two women camp-...…
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…Spiritual Offerings A few non-Jewish nursing homes are bringing religion to their Jewish residents. JULIE EDGAR SENIOR WRITER /- oughly 650 elderly Jewish residents are scattered in nursing homes through- out the metropolitan area. With the hiring in June of a full-time rabbi, the Jewish Federation's Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services (CO- JES) is attempting to reach iso- lated Jewish residents with religious services, cultural pro- g...…
…SPIRITUAL page 17 Campy Judaism Temple Beth El takes spirituality outside. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER 0 Above: Lilian Pevzner tunes into Rabbi Daniel Nevins' service last Friday. Left: ManorCare resident Mona Somkin enjoys the service. rector of Jewish Home and Ag- ing Services who has overseen COJES' chaplaincy program, is 211 for the outreach programs in non-Jewish nursing homes. "We would hope all secular homes would provide t...…
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…THE DREAM IS BECOMING A REALITY Due to the generosity of Nancy & Stephen Grand, the Nancy & Stephen Grand Multi-Use Indoor Facility will become a reality in the summer of 1999. This 13,000 square foot facility will surely become the trademark of Tamarack Camps, and will take camp into the 21st century. On one side will be a full-size gym for basketball, tennis, volleyball and all camp activities. There will be a stage at one end of the gym fo...…
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…INIMINNOROPEPMEO A Film That Hopefully Will Draw Your Attention On Sunday evening, Detroit Public Television will air what it calls a "point of view" documen- tary, "People and the Land." The film questions the use of U.S. tax dollars to fund what it sees as an apartheid-like attitude -by the Israelis towards the Palestinians. Any Jew, any Zionist, anyone who seeks truth and objectivity will find this a difficult watch. Indeed, Detroit is on...…
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…Mat Shalom Picnic Sept. 7 "What Does It Matter What We Believe? Seudah Shelishit will be served after the study session; reservations are requested. There is a charge for the dinner. For in- formation, call Beth Achim, (248) 253-8670. Adat Shalom Synagogue will have its annual back-to-school family picnic on Sunday, Sept. 7. The "Color Us Terrific!" event will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will follow the opening morning of religious scho...…
…Survivors Group Elects Weberman At the recent annual member- ship meeting of the Shaarit Hap- laytah, Abraham Weberman was elected president of the or- ganization. Mr. Weberman is one of the early active leaders of the Shaarit Haplaytah. New of- ficers and board of trustees were also elected. On Sunday, Sept. 7, the Shaarit Haplaytah will feature an installation dinner dance at Congregation Beth Shalom. For members, the charge is $15 per pers...…
…Close Up In le 'den I - , Saginaw, Bay City and Midland Jews share both a rabbi and a concern for the future. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER LLJ C/D LLJ I-- CD cc LLJ LLJ 40 ight now, Jews are living and pray- first to admit that he cannot indefinitely con- three congregations formed Congregation ing in Bay City, Saginaw and tinue running between Friday-night services Am Yachad as a compromise. It has a 15- Midland. in Saginaw...…
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…and the laid-back feel of the South. The Jews have been well accepted there by gentile neighbors. Bob Sherman belongs to the local country club, whose membership is 7-8 percent Jew- ish. When the new club was built 37 years ago, it changed its "token Jews" policy and opened membership, Sherman says. "Now, Jews are very active. There have been four Jewish presidents [of the club] in that time." The fences dividing the three Jewish ceme- teries ...…
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…Sibling Rivalry Under The When the younger ones marry first, the older ones can't help feeling a little miffed. JULIE WEINGARDEN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS 52 E ither they won't say it on the record, or they won't be interviewed about it. But the truth is that many young adults, particularly young women, feel a little something, well, not nice when a younger sib- ling says "I do" first. When it's a younger sister get- ting married befor...…
…or older, I think there is sibling rivalry when [one] gets married first, and I think anyone who says otherwise is full of [it]. In all family relationships, there are natural jealousies and competi- tions," Dorfman says. Sandy Rockind's younger sis- ter, Carin, is getting married in September. The 26-year-old old- er sib says she never thought her 22-year-old little sis would get married first, "but she and her fiance have been together since...…
…A Marriage In Deep Water Kashering the kitchen almost tore us apart. JULIE EDGAR SENIOR WRITER A tiny spatula flew across the room, jettisoned from the dishrack when David slammed down his fist in a rage. "I can't take it anymore!" he yelled, abruptly turning off the spigots of the kitchen sink and stomping out the door. I picked up the spatula and brought it to the sink. "Do I have to toivel this again?" I asked my- self as the house vibr...…
