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…$1.00 APRIL 3, 1998/NISSAN 7, 5758 Inside DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 141 1 • Kenneth Stein visits the country his parents f …

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…DETROIT JEWLSII NEWS April 3, 1998 Vol. CXIII No. 6 12 Life's 0-Kaye Detroit's former shaliach misses us, but not winter. 65 Thank You, Barney ... ... and Happy Passover, too: Creating some new beginnings. 75 Up Front. page 14 Let's Make A Date Matchmakers determine if the ideal is behind door 1, 2 or 3. Close Up 80 New Jews, New Germany Kenneth Stein takes a revealing trip to the land his parents fled. Community 40 Editorials ...…

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…For Openers.= Talking To Heaven Takes A Real Talent A slightly sardonic voice from the But Van Praagh made a partial t was unintentional. Scout's rear suggests, "Maybe you mean recovery. "Did someone give you a honor. I never, ever watch "The Max?" plaque?" Maury Povich Show;" but on "Precisely!" Van Praagh declares, "Yes. My sister did!" "I see it near this particular morning my and nearly every person in the room pictures," Van Praagh pro-...…

…MAKE YOUR PAST PART OF HIS FUTURE 46 ) ne day, that cute little baby won't be so little any more. And he, or she, will start to ask questions. When did your grandparents come to America? What was it like growing up in the old neighborhood? Did your parents teach you to give 0 t7edakah? - Good questions. And you'll be able to answer them on your page in The Book of Life, a very special, hand-bound volume created by the Jewish Federation of ...…

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…Generation Exodus MSU Hillel will screen a 20-something-produced video on Jewish identity. Lubarsky — is starting to make the rounds on campuses and at events for Jewish 20-somethings. A screening and discussion of the ichael Jaffe and Aaron movie is scheduled for April 15 at Lubarsky had a typical Michigan State University, and Sarah American Jewish Kimelman, the Hillel staffer coordi- upbringing. nating the event, wants Growing up together...…

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…Jewry's Role in Human Affairs THE WORLD'S GREAT OPERA STARS Catch 22 A chemical sensitivity has caused a long, downward spiral. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel. ALAN H ITS KY Associate Editor Iff and let the new drug do its job. For the first time in years, Trice sees the possibility of getting back to work — if she can find a home. Apartments are sprayed, she says. Pesticides and fertilizers are placed on the lawns. Ciga...…

…4tip " (end Life's 0-Kaye Back home in Israel, Detroit's former shaliach misses Caribou coffee, but not Michigan winters. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN Staff Writer T ARNOLD LINCOLN-MERCURY-MAZDA Drive East Pay The Least mama PASSION FOR THE ROAD'*' here are three phone num- . bers for Jeff Kaye, and he finally answers in his car. He sounds like he's in a tunnel, where the wind is blowing. In mid-sentence, the line goes dead. The second call ...…

…ate With Us! ment in Israel. The UJA allocates money to its operating agent, the Jewish Agency, monitors the spending of that money, and communicates with donors and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the expenditures, he says. Kaye works at the Jewish Agency building in Jerusalem, where the UIA, the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF) and the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) share office space. Part of his day is spent on UJA funds, transferri...…

…HAVE A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Up Fr • JARC proudly announces the ••••••". new Merle and Shirley Harris Children and Family Division (incorporating the Keshet Program) Services for children with any disability and their families, including: • In-home respite care • Life planning based on individual needs • Parent to parent networking - - • Resources and referrals • Social and educational opportunities • Newsl...…

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…inside: The Year 5757 In Review — Locally, Internationally. Neighborhood Shifts To Improvement Loans. Honey & Apples For A Sweet New Year Rosh Ihishanah 5158 A Leg Up Mazel Toy! DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Please send all payments with this coupon to: The Jewish News P.O. Box 2267 Southfield, Ml 48037-2267 or fax us at: (248) 354-1210 You're a grandparent. Now your children will be visiting Grandma and Grandpa all the time. And when they are...…

…roll JCC 1997-1998 Encore Series presents: Internationally Renowned Author work with "at-risk" students at Avery who need extra attention. "I love what I do at Avery," Moreton said. "Kids say 'hello' to me in the halls, and second graders give up their recess to be with me for K:-utoring. I feel appreciated and loved by the kids." Moreton has since reconciled with Peter, and said she owes her happi- ness to the JVS program. "Women to Work al...…

…WARNING: OLD UGLY FLOORS MAY CAUSE DEPRESSION. • Hands Across Countrsr Pittsburgh students are coming to learn about Detroit. LONNY GOLDSMITH StaffWriter 0 Mannington Flooring Sale All Mannington Classic', Mannington Impressions Collection', Mannington Naturals', Ceramics'"" and Quicksilver'floors are on sale. Sale ends May 31, 1998. Visit our store for details. I T• MUST•BE ra MAMINGION. www.mannington.com (Th fFfoor Covering Pf...…

…You Are Not IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! To Clone Or Not To Clone? ALONE? DOMESTIC ABUSE... • Is the single greatest cause of injury to women • Is rarely isolated • Threatens the lives of millions of women, children and men every day A renowned medical ethicist provides some food for thought. eye color, height, personality, intelli- gence and facial features? Special to The Jewish News "Should we create a taller basketball player? A three-hande...…

…• ,, 1 • ' -.,"' ' . \ A Fresh Coat DAVID BEN-GURION The Oak Park Jewish Community Center has not been ignored in favor of its bigger brother in West Bloomfield. Be a part of the Jewis h N ews Celebration of the State of Israel t 50. The Jewish News' a in-depth reflection of • the State of Israel at 50 will be showcased in a very special . theme issue on Friday, May I, 1998. This keepsake issue will be enthusiastically received by L...…

…This & That Selling chametz in cyberspace; the first Shabbat at Shir Tikvah. Programming will not be interrupted as the Ecumenical Institute for Jew- ish-Christian Studies considers nam- ing an interim executive director and developing long-range plans following the death of the Rev. James Lyons March 19. Last week, the board voted unani- mously to continue the work and pro- grams of the Southfield-based insti- tute, which Lyons founded in 1...…

…A State Of Independence • I BBYO teens celebrate Israel's 50th with an Israeli seder. JULIE EDGAR News Editor BILL HANSEN Photograher Margie Jablin explains the significance, of the dates in the seder. < omegranates on the seder plate? Sure. Dates, olives and hummus, too. The Michigan Region B'nai B'rith Youth Organization took advantage of the proximity of Passover and this year's celebration of Israel's 50th by hosting a Yom Ha'atzma'...…

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…itorials Rev. tyons Touched Our Lives who taught about the Holocaust," Lyons did He was a devout Christian, but he made us as much as anyone in our community to build better Jews. bridges of understanding between people of The Rev. JamesAiiiiiS'Who died March 19 different religious faiths and ethnic back- at age 60, devoted himself to fighting hatred grounds. He'd prod and provoke you, then tug and prejudice of any ilk, including anti-Semi- ...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS 1.4;7 Judge Damon Keith: A Local Legend T expectations were high, but few could he great British Prime Minis- have predicted that Keith would go ter Benjamin Disraeli once down in history as one of America's said, "Justice is truth in greatest federal judges. action." Throughout his career on the bench, I believe that those who have the Keith has fought to protect the consti- courage to act upon their morally-based tutional...…

…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOE Photo by Krista Husa The Synagogue: A Bridge To Understanding In A Religion Blessed With Diverse Views > existential question immortalized by o matter what direction our Peggie Lee: Is that all there is? So we lives go in the rhythm of search for spirituality in just about the week, no matter if we're every place but the synagogue." affiliated or even observant, Maybe, he writes, we're not search- the synagogue is always ...…

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…B NAI B'RITH WHO WE ARE: B'nai B'rith has just completed the most massive transformation in its 154-year history. With new program directions, members in 56 countries; and new regional offices in 18 key communities in the United States; B'nai B'rith is poised to be the premier Jewish organization for the 21st century.. > Jewish Academy. The basic orientation can be described as traditional egalitari- an — that is, all students will be trai...…

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…LETTERS PROGRAMS WANTED: Any and An Students Tutored By Sylvia Barr !!! Tutoring since 1958 and still going strong.... Come help us celebrate and honor Sylvia Barr at Shabbat Services Saturday, April 11, 1998 at 11:00AM Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Road. LOCATED IN THE ORCHARD MALL 6385 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD AT MAPLE WEST BLOOMFIELD 48322 248.855.4488 MONDAY - TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5:30 PM THURSDAY 10 AM - 8 PM ...…

…Lonely Days A sense of isolation has set in for much of Israel's population. A week earlier the British Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook, raucously warned his Israeli hosts that continued Jewish settlement, on the West Bank n the eve of the 50th birth- and east Jerusalem, was destroying the day of the Jewish state, peace process. Israelis, on the left as Israelis have seldom felt so well as the right, were offended by his lonely. No one wants t...…

…The World noted, is that a 13.1 percent with- drawal would be a tremendous victory for the right-wing Israeli coalition — and Arafat was signaling his readiness to grasp it as the best available offer. Yet, during Ross's latest shuttle, Netanyahu haggled over fractions of percentage points as if Israel's very life hinged on them. The government offered 9 percent, well short of the Americans' promise to the Palestinians of a "low teens" evacua...…

…RHARD B MW „ -t‘ „ \ tyggA4 Its verses describe the coming of a divine messiah who would be the son of God — terms that some rabbis and scholars say would have been even more foreign and offensive to Jews in pre-Christian times than they are today. Disagreeing with the views of estab- lished scroll scholars, Milton Fisher, a professor of Old Testament at Philadelphia Theological Seminary and former president of that institu- tion, said he do...…

…The World 0-1 Good News for Teetotalers Share your HiLAR(OUS,afit, earnest, trAsic, havvowivIs or any other kind of memory < of traveling in Israel. If you have photos, all the better. We'll publish them in a special edition May 1. • . Contact JN News Editor Julie Edgar at (248) 354-6060, ext. 257, or send a submission, with picture, to Julie Edgar at the Detroit Jewish News 27676 Franklin Rd. Southfield, MI 48034. 14ANISCHEwaz CHERR...…

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…Community She has been a leader in Michigan Branch and a National Board Member of Women's League, and president of the League of Jewish The Adat Shalom Sisterhood Women's Organizations of will honor Past President Metropolitan Detroit. Hanna Linden at its annual Donor Day events will Donor Day Luncheon and begin with coffee and bou- Program 10 a.m. Tuesday, tiques. Lunch will be served D May 5, at the synagogue. at noon. Featured speaker at t...…

…MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger This Passover, let one who is hungry enter and eat. As Passover approaches, think for a moment about the time in the Seder when the youngest child at the table asks the four questions. MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger adds an important fifth question: Will you make room at your Seder table for one additional guest? It is once again time to remember that the freedom we as a people gained through our exo...…

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…K 0 3° reception will be held at the Hoyt Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. For information about the program or to respond for the reception, call Hillel, (734) 487-1855. EMU Hillel of HMD and Eastern Michigan University will provide kosher-for-Passover food to Jewish stu- C dents at EMU. EMU Hillel of HMD also will match out-of-town students with host families as needed. To request either of these services, call Hillel, (734) 487-1855. This f...…

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…<zi IRA theectsy Way Special Needs Workshops Set "A Jewish Community for All: How to Include People with Special Needs" will be the topic of a two-pm workshop to be held 1-3:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and 8:45 a.m.-noon Monday, April 27, at the Agency for Jewish Education in Southfield. The program is geared toward fami- lies, educators, lay leaders, clergy and professionals. The keynote speaker will be Michele Fried, project coordinator of ...…

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…Love Boat Part II Faye and Norm Fisher renew their vows on a cruise ship. • > > C', Faye and Norm Fisher exchange new wedding bands. JULIE EDGAR News Editor D uring their first wedding, the lights in the old synagogue flickered as Faye and Norm Fisher walked down the aisle. Afterward, all the guests tramped down to the basement and munched on salami sandwiches. The second ceremony was a bit more posh. When the couple decided to treat t...…

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