…OPERATION still running, to take them to Israel. For the next 21 hours, the 34 aircraft, packed more tightly with humanity than their designers had dared imagine, made a succession of round trips, landing at Ben-Gurion Airport every 15 minutes. (Because the opera- tion took place over the Sabbath, rabbinic approval had been required.) At one point in the opera- tion, a total of 28 planes were in the air at the same time. One Boeing 747, its s...…
…OPERATION SOLOMON In Washington, Secrecy And Cooperation Jewish organizations, the White House and a former U.S. senator helped Operation Solomon take wing. JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent F or weeks, it had been an open secret among Israel's friends in Washington: something was in the works to save Ethio- pia's Jewish population in increased peril as Ethiopia's long civil war neared a violent conclusion. As the government of M...…
…OPERATION SOLOMON Detroiter Greets Ethiopian Olim 411R, alOOS • ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Assistant Editor I cerned about the potential for a blood bath, stepped up their efforts to convince the Ethiopians to let the Jews go. On Tuesday, Mengistu fled the country, and his designated successor, Presi- dent Tesfaye Gebre-Kidan, indicated a greater willing- ness to make a last-minute deal to free the Jews. "The departure of Mengistu opened a nar...…
…OPERATION SOLOMON Greeting Olim Yu Continued from preceding page D 4AN brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, she said. Yet she stressed that the drive to save Ethiopia's Jews is not complete. "We still have 2,000 Ethiopian Jews behind enemy lines in Con- dor," Mrs. Eisenberg said. "Now it's our priority to get them out. We're not finished until we've gotten all those left behind." To assist with resettling the new o/im, the Michigan A...…
…Jim Cohen's EXTERIOR DESIGN CENTERS OF MICHIGAN PRESENTS: SIZZLING SUMMER Air Force to fly into Warsaw in August 1939. What is important now, of course, is not to speculate about what might have been, but to seek a solution to the problems that remain after the flights from Addis Ababa. The experience of re- cent years indicates that where absorption is concern- ed, the older Ethiopians are a lost cause; most of them are from sleepy 12th ce...…
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…Complete Auto Repair a MEAR. Foreign & Domestic willingness to flout the Israeli system of govern- ment. There was apprehension over how the settlements issue would affect the fight for $10 billion in housing loan guarantees, an issue that took on even greater importance with last week's dramatic evacuation of E- thiopian Jews. And several congressional sources also expressed the fear that friction over set- tlements could put the issue of ...…
…INSIDE WASHINGTON Introduces FITNESS TECHNOLOGY A New Shot At Middle East Arms Control for the region would be good for Israel. "A continued Middle East arms race cannot contribute to stability in the region," he said. "At a time when we'd like to see Israel free up resources for the absorption of Soviet emigres, an effec- tive; multi-lateral arms con- trol regime is critical.'.' The JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent A rms cont...…
…Chiropractic Health Hints WITH DR. STANLEY LEVINE, D.C. PINCHED NERVE IN THE NECK Reform Group Urges Sensitivity To Gays The Religious Action center of Reform Judaism has stepped up efforts to sen- sitize the Jewish community to the special problems of gay and lesbian Jews. Recently, the Washington- based group, a division of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, sent out a "rabbis packet," designed to help rabbis in Reform con- greg...…
…NEWS CHRISTIAN BAU E R et Israel Officially Labels Syrian Pact A Threat Tel Aviv (JTA) — Israel has officially told the United States that it considers the Syrian-Lebanese "brotherhood pact" that was signed last week in Damascus a serious new security threat on its nor- thern border. But Israeli officials denied reports from Lebanon that the Israel Defense Force was massing on the northern border for a pre-emptive strike in response to the ...…
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…The mere lift of an eyebrow persuades Jennings' critics that he supplants "fairness" with a troublesome politics. PETER'S PRINCIPLES PHOTOS BY CRAIG TERKOWITZ voi004 141*.:1- 36 FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1991 …
…CLOSE-UP eter's PRINCIPLES In his first major interview since the Gulf War, ABC anchor Peter Jennings answers charges that he is biased against Israel. ARTHUR J. MAGIDA Special to The Jewish News the Gulf War was good for Peter Jennings. After 42 days of almost round-the-clock coverage of the war, ABC's anchor was the un- disputed video victor. Throughout the conflict, he was calm, tireless, unruffl- ed. He was also informed, the product...…
…PETER'S PRINCIPLES Jennings in Vietnam in 1967. The Jennings family in London around 1952. Peter (far left) with his father, whom he called the Canadian equivalent of Edward R. Murrow. At the 1972 Munich Olympics: The seminal event that persuaded Jennings' critics he was pro-Arab. The Transmogrification Of 'Pretty Peter' eter Charles Jennings came to the television manor born. His father, Charles, was a distinguished Cana- dian Broadcasti...…
…CLOSE-UP In his first lengthy interview since the end of the war, the ABC anchor hit head-on the recurring charges that he is an Arabist. This was also the first interview he had ever done devoted almost exclusively to this subject. For much of the one hour and 40- minute interview in his office at ABC's New York headquarters, the broadcaster was urbane and unruffled. Perhaps the major differ- ence between on-screen Jennings and off-screen Je...…
…PETER'S PRINCIPLES anybody who covers the Arab world as long as Peter did would run into these charges. You pick up the local color, just as you would in Wash- ington. "But I don't believe that Peter's anti-Israel. He's a good journalist and a very generous journalist. Many times, when I went to the Middle East, Peter would be there because that was his beat. And he would always help me with sources, even though we worked for corn- peting net...…
…CLOSE-UP the thought that something was wrong with mankind." But it was in his comments at cer- tain key points of the crisis that critics say Mr. Jennings showed his true colors. The effect of these words on some viewers during the highly traumatic 22 hours cannot be underestimated, especially since now, 19 years later, many of his detractors say this was the seminal event that persuaded them that Mr. Jennings was pro-Arab. Yet, none of the ...…
…PETER'S PRINCIPLES not seeing much of either (the Kuwaiti or the Palestinian resistances). In fact, Gaza is still off- limits to western newsmen." And, he said, he had used "intifada" in its original Arabic meaning of "uprising." He had not intended it in the more discrete meaning it has acquired since 1987 to refer to the Palestinian revolt against Israeli authority. "It was," he conceded, "a dumb linguistic thing to say." But Jerusalem Post...…
…anchor seems very aware. In his office at ABC, as an exer- cise bicycle stood on one side of the room and a photo of his 11-year-old daughter stood on a window sill on the other side, he was at somewhat of a loss about how to address the claims and counterclaims made about him. "What does one do?" he asked. "One does what one can to be fair and be objec- tive and be sure that the many sides of the story are told. As a journalist, it's vital fo...…
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…The Jewish Theological Seminary of America cordially invites you to its Metropolitan Detroit Annual Citywide Dinner Saluting These Distinguished Guests of Honor "I don't view him as anti- Israel," she said. "And I don't think he questions Israel's right to exist. But I do think he is more likely to take on the role of journalist and question, and I think he does this with Israel. He doesn't seem to accept sim- ple explanations regarding th...…
…" SS:SSS -'";SSSS PROJECT SHEET The Hebrew word sherut means service. Project Sherut provides in-kind goods and services to community service organizations. Each week, we will publish requests for needed items. Persons interested in helping to meet these needs should contact Miriam 'merman at The Jewish Community Council at 962-1880. Also. organizations or groups in need of in-kind services should contact The Jewish Community Council. OFFI...…
…COMMUNITY Bodzins Goodmans Tesslers Theological Seminary Honors Detroit Leaders Leaders in the Detroit area will be honored by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America June 12 at their an- nual community-wide dinner at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Dr. Jason and Pearlena Bodzin, of Congregation B'nai Moshe; Drs. Paul and Barbara Goodman, Congrega- tion Beth Shalom; Julius and Sylvia Pollak, Adat Shalom Synagogue; Dr. Warren and Charlotte ...…
…SYNAGOGUE SERVICES P P P PPPii.QPI;PPPPPPI CO\G, BETH SHALOV CULTURAL COVVISSIO\ presents the Annual I J . .1J 1 FRANK FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT Sunday, June 9, 1991, 8:00 p.m. featuring MARGIE ROSENTHAL AND ILENE SAFYAN ORTHODOX: BAIS CHABAD OF BIRMING- HAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS 646-3010. Rabbi: Moshe Polter. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. 4r.; BAIS CHABAD OF FARMING- TON HILLS P J. Songs in English, Hebrew &Yiddish With a special ...…
…Congregation Shaarey Zedek in conjunction with the Cultural Commission takes great pride in presenting the 12TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SYNAGOGUE 1457 Griswold, Detroit, 961-9328. Rabbi: Noah Gamze, Cantor: Israel Idelsohn. Services: Monday-Friday 5:15 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield, 357-5544. Rabbis: Irwin Groner, William Gershon, Charles Diamond. Cantors: Chaim Najman, Sidney Rube. Services: Friday 6 p.m. Satu...…
…(TORAH PORTION I National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section takes pleasure in inviting you to a Moses, And We, Battle Discontent And Evil Centennial Gala Celebration RUTH M. MARCUS Special to The Jewish News I Tuesday, June eleventh nineteen hundred and ninety-one Jewish Community Center West Bloomfield 6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception and Historical Exhibit of Greater Detroit Section 7:30 p.m. Dinner Guest Speaker Linda ...…
…Meeting with others. Though they "prophesied" with the others, Moses is not threaten- ed by, nor of, them. He has risen to this challenge and demonstrated once again his greatness for he would share with all, "that the Lord's peo- ple were prophets . . ." In the final incident in the parsha, we see that Miriam speaks evil gossip — lashon harah — against the wife of Moses. It was the intention of Miriam to downgrade Moses himself and to damage ...…
…SYNAGOGUES The Imitations Just Don't Stack Up! next president of the Educa- tors Council and a part-time employee for J.E.F.F. (Jewish Experiences For Famlies). This summer Ms. Dressler will attend the UAHC Rab- binic Aide Program in New York. This program entitles the graduate to perform limited rabbinic duties. Temple Kol Ami Plans Anniversary Yale Levin Shaarey Zedek Elects Yale Levin Don't be fooled by cheap imitations! Completely C...…
…Arab States Ease Boycott Jerusalem (JTA) — There are now strong indications that key Arab states may be ready to ease the 43-year-old economic boycott of Israel and of foreign firms doing business with the Jewish state, according to well- placed Israeli trade officials. A senior official at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry confirmed reports from Kuwait that the coun- try is edging away from the boycott and is urging other Persian Gulf st...…
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…NEWS I HOM E COOING Israel TV To USSR Jerusalem (JTA) — Israel Television will soon beam programs to the Soviet Union, via satellite, to pro- vide potential immigrants and other Soviet Jews with information about Israel. The plan was announced by Education Minister Zevulun Hammer, who has parliamentary responsibili- ty for the Israel Broad- casting Authority. IBA Chairman Aharon Harel and Director General Arye Meckel are in the Soviet Uni...…
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…rael's security as perhaps the preeminent command- ment of his generation. For that reason, he believed that the Israeli Army and even its weapons were "holy." For him, the very land of Is- rael was so sacred that no part of it could ever be given over to non-Jewish rule. "I tell you explicitly," he wrote of Judea and Samaria, "that the Torah forbids us to sur- render even one inch of our liberated land." A disciple of Rabbi Kook, Rabbi Shlomo...…
…An Oak Park Star Returns Home NEAL ZIPSER Special to The Jewish News A Brian Feldman worked his way into the rotation. Dream Come True Brian Feldman gambled and won, becoming U-M's top freshman pitcher. MIKE ROSENBAUM Special to The Jewish News p lay it safe or go for broke? Many athletes face this type of deci- sion when choosing a college. For Brian Feldman, the decision seemed made. • He was not highly recruited un- til his senior...…
…Photo cred its: Mars ha Sun dq u ist, G.T. Photog raphy North Farmington's Jason Miller, Andy Margolick, Adam Stein, Dave Rankin and Coach Iry Horwitz. BIG NUMBERS MIKE ROSENBAUM Special to The Jewish News M etro area high school baseball teams fea- tured a large number of Jewish players this season. One of the players who will likely advance to col- lege baseball next year is North Farmington pitcher Andrew Margolick. Unfor- tunately, a...…
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…Jewish community rushes to check on r • latives a widescreen TV. • the drama unfold By Laurie Bennett and Liz Twardon THE DETROIT NEWS When Hannan Lis of Hunting- ton Woods heard about Iraq's attack on Israel Thursday night, he rushed to a pay phone to call his parents in Haifa. outh Symposium t Holocaust Center The Jewish Community ouncil, the Greater Detroit nterfaith Roundtable of the ational Conference of Chris- ians and Jews, and th...…
…Our Mission The Jewish Community Council provides the leadership for the community relations activities of the metropolitan Jewish community. In carrying out this task, it speaks for that community, initiates programs, seeks opportunities for collaboration with other religious and ethnic communities and coordinates activities for its 270 member organizations that represent the principal segments of the Jewish community. from Our Executive Di...…
…* Message From Our President First and foremost, I am pleased to announce that the Council will continue to maintain its principal office in the City of Detroit. Our most important task - coalition building - can best be accomplished in Detroit. The Past 12 Months: Desert Storm - During the two-month war, the media called and visited Council leadership and staff almost 24 hours a day to get the Jewish- American viewpoint. Because Council wa...…
…ED srael and World Jewry Our commitment to Israel and Jews around the world was stronger and more urgently needed than ever before. More than 3,000 people expressed their support for Israel and the Allied troops during the Persian Gulf War at the Solidarity Sunday Rally, cosponsored by the Council and the Jewish Welfare Federation. Council and Federation led the Yachad (together) trip to Israel immediately following the war. Our Task Force...…
…uilding Bridges to Understanding Of critical importance to the work of the Council is building relationships and understanding, both within our community and with the general community. The addition of a suburban Community Affairs Associate to our staff allowed us to greatly expand our activities in Oakland and Wayne counties. In conjunction with the American Jewish Committee, NAACP and the Urban League, Council sponsored a month-long exhibi...…
…Media Our relationships with local media grew exponentially this year, as we became more pro- active in issuing statements and initiating media interest in a variety of issues and activities. The Persian Gulf War and the vicious attacks on Israel by Saddam Hussein turned intensive media attention to the local Jewish community. Council rose to the challenge by providing spokespersons and story ideas to TV stations, radio stations and newspape...…
…Officers Israel and World Jewry Committee Michigan Board of Rabbis Paul D. Borman President Berl Falbaum Secretary Frederick Frank, Chairperson Jessie Stern, Associate Chairperson Alexander Blumenberg Rabbi Richard C. Hertz Jeannie Weiner Allen Zemmol Martin Adelman Harmon Bayer Robert Colburn Andrew Goldberg Robert Hertzberg Ronald Karp Barry Keller Leona Kutlov Alden Leib Ezekiel Leikin Frank Mamat Norman Naimark Rabbi Norman T. R...…
…Affiliated Organizations Aesculapian Pharmaceutical Association Aesculapian Ladies Auxiliary Agency for Jewish Education Women's Auxiliary Akiva Hebrew Day School Akiva Hebrew Day School PTA Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Detroit Alumni Chapter Detroit Auxiliary of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science American Friends of the Hebrew University, Michigan Chapter Americ...…
