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…, Eaitor's Letter Bookends That Echo W hile we fret over the loss of so many young adults to urban hotspots across the country, let's not lose sight of the huge blocks of people younger than 18 and older than 64 who also call the Detroit Jewish community home. Together, they make up 50 percent of our population. Though different, their needs will demand more of our collective attention. If we're not prepared, the impact could not only bring...…
…What a Jelicictw complement to your holiday table! , • Letters Boudreau Jewish? Regarding the JTA article "On The Diamond (Sept. 21, page 108): To say that Lou Boudreau (former shortstop, manager and broadcaster) is a baseball Jewish Hall of Famer is stretching it. Boudreau's grandmother was Jewish but converted to Christianity when she married. Another bit of trivia: While Boudreau was the shortstop and manager of the Cleveland Indians, A...…
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…"Israel's need for secure borders is no more important than the Palestinians' call for self- determination;" VV7zsi ,i; i gto r l, 2 0 ( .L Many Democrats Have A New Vision For America's Foreign Policy. .„a —, T §• 1 • — Once Israel could count on the Democratic Party Sadly, that's changing. A recent poll showed when Hezbollah launched their attacks last July, only 43% of Democrats supported Israel—while 84% of Republicans did. Eve...…
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…SHOSTAKOVICH CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL Kirov Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre Janet Eilber artistic director FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 8 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1 PM [ONE-HOUR FAMILY PERFORMANCE] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 8 PM Power Center • Ann Arbor Valery Gergiev conductor Men of the UMS Choral Union I U-M Men's Glee Club FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 8 PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4 PM Hill Auditorium • Ann Arbor Esteemed conductor V...…
…Race For Governor ON THE COVER Statehouse Stakes During stops at the JN, candidates for governor confront the issues. H eading into the Nov. 7 election, there's no question that the main issues in Michigan's gubernatorial race between Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican chal- lenger Dick DeVos are job related. The statistics are hard to escape: Michigan's unemployment rate is 7 percent, tied for 49th place with Alaska – only ...…
…Race For Governor ON THE COVER DeVos from page 13 Granholm from page 13 expertise and bring business here to help develop the products called homeland security and defense Granholm said, cit- ing a Wayne State University partnership providing alternative energy solutions for a flex-fuel generator engine best suited for w ar zones. • "I suspect that that kind of technology is going on in Israel all the time," she said. "I suspect there are ...…
…Granholm from page 14 DeVos from page 14 four years of math, English, a foreign lan- guage and online learning experience; and three years of science and social studies (including economics) and the arts. "We are in the top three states in the nation, as far as what we expect from our high school graduates:' she said. The Holocaust also is a part of the cur- riculum. "There are few things we can teach our children in school that are as impor...…
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…Metro DIGES 'Honor Your Parents' Rabbi Jonathan Berkun of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Oakland County will be guest speaker at Yad Ezra's lunch and learn program noon Tuesday, Oct 17. His topic will be Rabbi Berkun "Honoring Your Parents." Lunch is $7 and a brief tour of Yad Ezra's kosher food bank in Berkley will be available. To attend or for information, call Yad Ezra, (248) 548-3663, by Oct. 16. The Justice Of God Adat Shalom Synagogu...…
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…Chicken Swinging For The Soul . Custom of kapparot is an annual tradition for some. Joseph Salama of Farmington Hills gets ready to swing his chicken after reciting , prayers; next to him Dan Skoczylas of Southfield with his son, Avi, 8. Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic Jewish Telegraphic Agency T he days leading to Yom Kippur each year are filled with ceremonies and traditions to cleanse the soul, from the familiar penitent rep- e...…
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…Business & Professional Does your checking account pay you? Spotlight's On MSU What's on the horizon for Michigan State University? With her perspec- tive of more than 30 years of col- lege life, university president Lou Anna K. Simon will address "MSU: From Land-Grant to World-Grant" at the next Federation Forum noon- 1:30 pm. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. The cost for the dairy luncheon is $30. A strictly kosher me...…
…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us . Dry Bones Editorial Immigration Quandary I mmigration is an issue that is close to the hearts and emotions of American Jews. Most of us are the children or grandchildren of immigrants and we feel it is only fair that others are afforded the same eco- nomic opportunities and politi- cal freedom that came to them. There is also the matter of how America's doors were closed when s...…
…OTHER VIEWS POINT/COUNTERPOINT Keep Preferences End Preferences Ann Arbor Lansing W p Aaron on page 30 Gratz on page 30 henever I get involved in something, I think about the impact it will have roposal 2 — the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative — guarantees, with its simple on the world that my children will inherit. It is with them in mind that I language, fairness and equality for all people: "The state shall not discriminate encour...…
…Opinion OTHER VIEV\IS Aaron from page 29 California businessman Wardell Connerly — who gets paid more than S1.1 million by wealthy out-of- staters to promote anti-civil rights activities throughout the country, especially in states with struggling economies — doesn't care and won't be in Michigan after the elec- tion to pick up the pieces. I grew up at a time when there were few opportunities for women and minorities. I want my three childr...…
…To Life! One-Of-A-Kind Sukkah Stafi nho:os 4nc,e Baan Shelli Liebman Dorfman Staff Writer let-shell lights and a string of cacti. "We call it our Western Judy said. Little decorating is done each year because, for the most part, once something's up it's there to stay, remaining fastened to the ceilings and the walls during stor- age. Each year, most items are re-hung by rote, but the lights — Coke bottles, beer bottles, toy RVs, moons and...…
…To 1, ife Sukkot At A Glance Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News We invite you and your family to learn about the Frankel Jewish Academy Frankel Jewish Academy OPEN HOUSE Monday, October 16, 2006 • Handleman Hall 6:45 pm Registration 7:00 pm Presentation Our high school offers students: • Comprehensive and challenging academics • Inspiring Jewish studies courses • Close personal attention • Technology rich learning experi...…
…Ou r (11 16 OA nig , :;;;;;040, • Di erence These are our 2006 Scholarship recipients from the Scholarship Committee of the Zionist Organization of America VVIVVVVVIIPFIVIr Sara Arm, Susan Barth, Adam Baruch, Jeremy Baruch, Ilan Buckman, Yehudis Davidson, Esther Garfinkel, Rebecca Goldberg, Surie Groundland, Michelle lshakis, Robert lshakis, David lshakis, Miriam Keidar, Penina Kroll, Yael Mendelson, Ava Diane Miller, Esther Moskowitz, ...…
…T 0 LAIC AROUND TOWN Israel Champions D From top: Honorees Joseph Savin and his wife, Diane, of West Bloomfield; U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg; and ZOA President Saul Waldman of Keego Harbor Dr. Michael Savin and his wife, Julie, of West Bloomfield Spencer Partrich of Bloomfield Hills and his wife, Myrna ZOA honors Savins for longtime support of Israel and Jewish causes. . iane and Joseph Savin of West Bloomfield were Zionists bef...…
…A community 3-share health program for UNINSURED SMALL BUSINESSES in Wayne County Small Business HEALTH COVERAGE Change At The Top Jewish Hall of Fame exec steps aside. I Steve Stein I Special to The Jewish News teve Simons, the longest serving executive director of S the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, will step down at the end of November. "It was a very difficult decision, but something had to give. I don't have time for two full-t...…
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…4 r, ....J A LI n r E E r,1/4 \ The Symbolic Sukkah Shabbat Sukkot Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 29:12-16 Zechariah 14:1-21 T Unable to eat what you want? Tired of the taste and feel of messy denture adhesives? Trouble speaking clearly? 4- I .1 he Exodus was to overcome. not something The Schach teaches that happened us something about the once to the Jewish people true nature of security in history, and then was and protection. W...…
…Thousands of parents have chosen Hi[let Day School for their children because of our ability to deliver academic excellence in a caring Jewish environment. THIS IS THE HILLEL DIFFERENCE. HILLEL DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7:oo pm 32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI For parents interested in fall 2007 enrollment in all grades. Also, parents can experience Hillel during a school day. Gatherings for guided to...…
…Arts & Entertainment e Art Of Healing Breast cancer survivor exhibits paintings at Providence Center for the Healing Arts in Novi. Suzanne Chessler Special to the Jewish News Top: "I respond to natural beauty so that's what I paint," says Mimi Prussack of her acrylic and oil paintings. Bottom: "My intention is to use nature as a springboard for the exploration of space," says artist Mimi Prussack. imi Prussack was painting a self-port...…
…r t k k k„- 1Z' About Music Makers Three Jewish stars on the folk-music scene will appear on three consecutive days at Michigan's venerable folk-music venue, the Ark in Ann Arbor. First up, at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, is Iowa-born singer- songwriter Dan Bern. He's been described as "a modern musical Lenny Bruce" for his amusing, politically charged lyrics and been likened to Bob Dylan for his musi- cal pipes. His sixth and just-released l...…
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