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…JN Contents Stained Glass Designs JNonline.us Thursday, Oct. 30-Nov. 5,2008 1-7 Cheshvan 5769 Vol. CXXXIV, No. 13 Gail and Sid Mintz of West Bloomfield and Norma and Gilbert Kleiff Saturday night. ties- tion: Section. A Metro Early College! A13 Linking high school and college classes. WSU's Jewish Cop A18 Cary Glazer keeps students safe at alma mater. World/Israel Presidential Profiles A26 Roads that McCain and Obama followed. Op...…
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…I Letters Knollenberg A Friend Many people would not assume I, as a Democrat, would be voting for U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R- Bloomfield Hills, this November. However, I have seen him fight for our corn- munities and our families. Congressman Knollenberg is an instrumental player in Rep. causes I believe strongly Knollenberg in such as Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield. My daughter has special needs and Friendship Circle has given her v...…
…Concerned about Barack Obama? You should be. Many Americans have questions about Senator Barack Obama and whether his views are good for the United States and Israel. And for good reason. Photo: Getty Images Sen. Obama has not shown the wisdom, experience or strength on issues important to Israel. Most concerning is Senator Barack Obama's naïve grasp of the threats against the United States and Israel. From his opposition to legislation ...…
…• Lisa will work to revitalize our economy by attracting new industries to our state, supporting our small businesses and eliminating the surcharge on the Michigan Business Tax. • Lisa Brown will fight to ensure students in Michigan get a high- quality education and local public schools are fully funded. • Lisa Brown will work to ensure that all Michigan residents - especially our children and seniors - get the healthcare they need to live h...…
…Letters McCain Is Best I support Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for president because he understands that our economic turn- around depends on keeping taxes low for everyone and mak- ing the tax structure Sen. McCain for our companies competitive with the rest of the world unlike the disaster here in Michigan. McCain fought to regulate Fannie and Freddie when Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and others defended it two years ago. McCain clearly understa...…
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…Front Lines NOTEBOOK JNenline This Week Advising UM-Dearborn The publisher of the Detroit Jewish News is one of three new appoin- tees to four-year terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Arthur Horwitz is president of Renaissance Media, the Southfield- based holding company for the Detroit Jewish News, Atlanta Jewish Times, Jewish.com and Renaissance Media Solutions. He joins Brian Connolly, CEO of...…
…Metro Gary Weisserman has become a familiar figure on the Zach Menken and Ellie Schuldinger, both 16, of Walled Lake, share their thoughts with Gary Weisserman. OCC campus. Early College! New Oakland program ties high school with community college classes. Judith Doner Berne Special to the Jewish News post-secondary access and opportunities and in improving the quality of education to students who are being underserved by traditional, c...…
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…Larry Deitch U of M REGENT www. LarryDeitchForRegent. corn Larry Deitch is a principled and progressive leader who is there when it counts for our community. In addition to serving as a Regent, Larry was a member of the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Welfare Reform, and was President of Temple Beth El. Larry has worked tirelessly to keep the University of Michigan our nation's finest public ...…
…Metro Story WSU's Jewish Cop Cary Glazer helps keep students safe at his alma mater. Francine Wunder Special to the Jewish News W Joel Kirsch recently returned to the area after completing his chiropractic education out of state. He grew up heating about Hebrew Free Loan from his father, the agency's Major Gift chair. "I've been involved with Hebrew Free Loan for most of my life because of my dad's passion for it," Joel says. "He told m...…
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…WE ARE MICHIGAN Voting for Senators Patti Aaron Amanda Aaron Nicole Aaron Sally Abelson Joan W. Abraham Dana Abrahams Jon Abrahams Ken Abrahams Phyllis AbrahaMS Pearl Abrams Michael Abramsky Eric Abramson jerry Acker Caryn Acker Barbara Acker Ed Acker Jared Acker Evan Acker LeaAnn Acker Roslyn Ackner Yelena Adelman Judith Lowitz Adler Josh Adler Brenda Beron Sanford Benin Jan Berns Celia Besbris Marlene Bez Doris Bilies Eric Niles Jack BiIl...…
…JEWS FOR CHANGE Obama & Biden Rosalyn Lessing Lauren Dembs Lesson Randy Lesson Carol A. Lessure Albert Letvin Esther Lewin Amos Lev Susan Levene Susan Sills Levey Michael Levey Sen. Carl Levin Barbara Levin Karen Levin Randle Levin Hon.Sandy Levin Andy Levin Stewart Levin Suzanne Levin Annette Levin Carol M. Levine Lee Lutz Jeri Magid Leslie Magy Carol tvlaiseis Jeffrey MaiseIs Gerald H. Marko Joan Mann Douglas Mann Scott Mann Saran L. Mans...…
…Endorsed by: Michigan State Medical Society. MEA, Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan Association of Realtors (Lisa Brown's own association) • Metro Vote Nov 4th Peterman For State Representative About Amy Peterman Born in Oak Park, Amy Peterman is a 33-year resident of West Bloomfield. She and her husband Michael have four children. Jack and Amanda attend Walled Lake Central, Jeffrey attends Frankel Jewish Academy and David ...…
…FOR OAKLAND COUNTY PROTECTING Property Values PREVENTING Foreclosures • Author of "Divestment from Terror Act" requiring Michigan divestment from Iran (Public Act 278 of 2008) • Author of Legislation Easing Michigan's Restrictions on Stem Cell Research provided basis for Proposal 2 (House Bill 4616) • Author of Motion Picture Incentive Legislation resulting in $373 million in immediate investments (Public Act 77 of 2008) MEMBER: BETH ...…
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…• W orld COMMENTARY Don't Misinterpret The Jewish Vote Jonathan S. Tobin Special to the Jewish News Philadelphia A lthough the presidential election is still one week away, and no one should assume the outcome, it is safe to say that Democratic candidate Barack Obama has secured the lion's share of American Jewish votes. This is despite the dedicated efforts of supporters of Sen. John McCain to increase the number of Jews who vote Repub...…
…World PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE Closing The Deal Obama labors to gain Jewish trust of his friends and his policies. Ron Kampeas Jewish Telegraphic Agency Youngstown, Ohio A Sen. Obama: "So when I became more politically conscious, my starting point when I think about the Middle East is this enormous emotional attachment and sympathy for Israel." major Republican tack against Barack Obama has a simple theme: By his friends you shall know h...…
…the Jewish people have undergone, but also mindful of the incredible opportu- nity that is presented when people finally return to a land and are able to try to excavate their best traditions and their best selves. And obviously, it's something that has great resonance with the African- American experience' Obama's feverish efforts to allay Jewish concerns, polls showed him having trouble with Jewish voters — first during the pri- mary season...…
…I World PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE Obama from page A27 And his clear declaration of support for Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in May was followed up by poorly conceived clarifications to the Palestinians, then to the pro-Israel community, then to anyone who was still bothering to ask. The most effective Republican tack has been his status as a blank slate: Obama ...…
…200 130th Season ° 9u nied Obama on the trip. Israel Support None of this guarantees a smooth pro-Israel presidency. During the pri- maries, Obama cautioned Cleveland Jewish leaders that to be "pro-Israel" does not mean being "pro-Likud:' an encomium that could haunt the U.S.- Israel relationship if Obama is elected and the Likud Party — as projected — returns to power in case of early elections in Israel. Still, Obama sup- porters credit a...…
…World THE ROEPER SCHOOL WHERE GIFTED STUDENTS LOVE TO LEARN NEWS ANALYSIS PROVIDING WHAT EVEN GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAN'T Low student/teacher ratios Diversity — cultural, racial, socio-economic Accelerated courses with greater depth Community Service as part of the curriculum Multiple extracurricular activities Excellent college guidance & placement Rough Political Waters Ahead DON'T SETTLE FOR A GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL. CHECK OUT WHAT A PRI...…
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…I ESSICA ✓ JCGDPER NEWS ANALYSIS DEMOCRAT Rough from page A30 return a call from any Israeli prime minister who signed such a letter:' Kadima negotiator Yisrael Maimon, a former Cabinet secretary, declared. Tough. Tested. Effective. A No-nonsense Prosecutor for Oakland County. www.coopernow.com 1,aici for and author" the: Jessica Cooper for Oakland County Prosecutor Committee 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 373 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 P...…
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…World DIGES for West Bloomfield Township Treasurer Most Experienced •16 years Financial Experience • Corporate Controller at The Farbman Group Most Knowledgeable •Master in Accounting, Walsh College •Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University Most Trusted • Retiring Treasurer, Denise D. Hammond, endorses Feld as her successor • Endorsed by The Eccentric & The Spinal Column Newspapers •And hundreds more endorseme...…
…Lisa FOR CiFteVIT CQUIRT 0 — "LISA GORCYCA ...is simply better qualified and more capable" The Detroit Free Press. Most Experienced 15 years as an Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor, Lisa Gorcyca advocates for victims of crime on a daily basis in our justice system. Lisa is well known for her compassion for victims, her trial expertise and for sound judgment in seeking justice. Most Qualified Lisa Gorcyca has appeared in virtually eve...…
…WILLIE O'REE STEVE YZERMAN Next Monday, November 3rd, you're going to want to be at the 24th Annual Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Join us as we honor "the Captain': STEVEYZERMAN, with the 2008 Alvin Foon Humanitarian Award, and WILLIE O"REE (celebrating his 50th anniversary as the first black player in the NHL), with the 2008 Book of Life Award, and also induct DON SHANE, DENISETHAL, LEONARD ALKON, and BENNY BAYER in...…
…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. George Cantor's Reality Check column will return next week Editorial Obama For President I n this historic presidential election campaign, Jewish voters seem less inclined to follow comfortable, famil- iar patterns. The overwhelming support usually given to Democratic candidates has been tracking as less substantial in several states with large Jewish populations. Uncertainty abo...…
…Opinion OTHER VIEWS Overcoming Anti-Zionism T he "Sabeel Peace, Palestine and U.S. Policy Conference" was held in Birmingham Sept. 25-27 at the First Presbyterian Church. Sabeel means "the way" or "a spring" in Arabic. Sabeel membership is primarily American and Palestinian Christians and they say they are pro-Palestinian rather than anti-Israeli. It is splitting hairs. Sabeel has been influential in generating hostility towards Israel, an...…
…75th Anniversary Balfour Celebration Overcoming from page A38 espouses Zionism — specifically a Zionism as a movement of con- quest and domination — neither One-State nor Two-State will be viable." When I read the papers and books by the Sabeel presenters, it is a different history than the history that I have learned. When you and I learned about the British Mandate and the War of Independence, they learned of the nakba, the great catastrop...…
…Opinion THE 1993 OSLO ACCORDS The Failure Of Oslo Morton Klein and Dr. Daniel Mandel Special Commentary New York 0 n June 20, 1995, the late Yitzhak Rabin boasted, "[The opposi- tion] promised us Katyusha [rockets] from Gaza, but Gaza has been under the primary control of the Palestinian Authority for more than a year now, and there hasn't been a single Katyusha." On Sept. 9, 1993, then Foreign Minister Shimon Peres challenged the oppos...…
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…Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by T em 'le Israel TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR November 4 6:30 PM, DINNER & A BOOK SMES. Join us for a discussion of Light Fell by Evan Fallenberg. For more information or to RSVP, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661 5700 or judy@temple-israel.org . November 7 6 PM, SHABBAT MISHPACHA. Come for a new family Shabbat experience for parents and their children. Stay for a family friendly Shabbat dinner at 6:30. ...…
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