…Editor's Letter This Linkage Is A Keeper A cculturation, intermarriage and apathy constitute the Big Three of threats to the religious identity of Jews ages 18-39 in America. Over the next 10 years, these factors will more deeply influence the collective soul of this pivotal age group of 1.5-million Jews — nearly a third of the 5.1-million Jews in the United States. While this age group comprises just 14 percent of Jewish Detroit, it will s...…
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…"With the growing political power of the overwhelmingly "If Democrats take over the House, unfortunately, it is safe to assume that the House's posture towards Israel will worsen." anti-Israel far left of the Democratic Party (epitomized by former President Jimmy Carter) there is no doubt there will be increased calls and support for pressure to be put on Israel to make unilateral concessions to the Palestinians. Some of Israel's worst c...…
…- r 4:1 Come see he New - FREES Support For Students Your article about an anti-Israel group that gathered in a public space on the Wayne State University campus cor- rectly noted that it was made up of no more than 25 people ("Anti-Israel Propaganda': Oct. 19, page 21). A group of Jewish counter-protestors, of equal size, was right there to set the record straight about Israel and her policies. That's exactly as it should be on a uni- v...…
…First Round Digging For The News Friday November 10, 2006 CSZ Southfield 6:00 PM Friday Night Fever Services Join us for a musical "come as you are" celebration of the Kabbalat service followed by an optional Shabbat dinner. 7:00 PM New Member Dinner Let's celebrate together as we welcome our new member families to Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Traditional Shabbat dinner. To RSVP for dinner, please call 248/357-5544 by November 7, 200...…
…Dick DeVos and Mike Bouchard embrace each other and the Radical Right. This November, the Radical Right is attempting to take over Michigan. Dick DeVos • Abortion: DeVos opposes a woman's right to choose even when she has been the victim of rape or incest. • Stem Cell Research: He vehemently opposes embryonic stem cell research. • Education: Devos advocates teaching "Intelligent Design" in science classes and endorses prayer in public sch...…
…Front Lines NOTEBOOK iNenline Not So Funny Airing Of A Very Funny Video In August, Holly Rotter of West Bloomfield sent a video to ABC's America's Funniest Videos (AFV) depicting a bee waving its arm in response to her voice. The incredible video was taken July 3 while she was waiting for the Jewish Community Center camp bus. She and her sons Daniel, 6, and Mitchell, almost 5, were picking raspberries on a bush in their yard when they noti...…
…OPEN HOUSE • ALL FOUR SCHOOLS CRnSs\AIORD SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2006 • 1 PM TO 4 PM Jewish Puzzler By Kathi Handler (bookssss@aol.com) 1 P.- 1 10 11 12 13 y favorite memory? Getting to school at 7:00 am to shoot baskets with my tie on. Elm ■ p mum ■ 111 17 am 18 Nam um 1123 ■ OM 1111 14 The only "B" I ever got? A.P. History with Mr. Corwin. He got me - but I earned every bit of that grade. MI 111111 MEM MI" 3 HINIII Pa 1111111111...…
…JEWISH RENAISSANCE STAR (ommuNoy HANK 5.00% APr President/Publisher Editorial Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@thejewishnews.com Fulfillment Editor Robert A. Sklar rsklar®thejewishnews.com circulationdesk@thejewishnews.com Chief Operating Officer F. Kevin Browett kevin@jewish.com MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT $ 01000 4" Advertising Sales • Advertising Director Meg Lyczak mlyczak@thejewishnews.com Account Executives Jodi Beals Peter Fezzey Wen...…
…FOR GOVERNOR Here are the straightforward specif c e s s 'lit Michigan in a new direction, startin 1) Take charge of the MEDC and Michigan's economic eve opnient my-se 2) Call an immediate special session of the legislature in order to find a replacement for-the Single Business Tax 3) Send a supplemental budget to the legislature that increases funding for higher education and creates a merit pay program for teachers. 4) Sign an executive...…
…Front Lines DIGEST Generosity Acknowledged A fully equipped basic life support ambulance was donated to. the people of Israel by Ann and Leonard P. Baruch in memory of their beloved parents, Morris and Dora Baruch and Abraham and Hilda Kaufman. The dedication took place at the recent annual dinner at which the Baruches were the honorees and recipients of the Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award. Shown are Ann Baruch, Leonard Baruch, Dan...…
…I • a Election '06 Gloves Off State Senate campaign gets ugly. Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer U pset by ads from the Michigan Republican Party call- ing him a Washington, D.C., lobbyist who sup- ports welfare and Social Security benefits for illegal aliens, Democratic candidate Andy Levin's campaign staff lashed out at Republican chal- lenger John Pappageorge last week. "While Andy has tried to run an almost totally John positive and subs...…
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…Maccabi Comeback After a 10-year absence, the JCC Maccabi Games returns to Detroit in 2008. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor T he board of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit approved hosting the teen JCC Maccabi Games in August 2008. Detroit previously hosted Maccabi, the Jewish teen version of the Olympic Games, in 1984, 1990 and 1998. Mark Lit, JCC executive direc- tor, called Maccabi "the largest gathering of Jewish teens i...…
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…SUSAN Metro. BROWN FOR UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGENT Only female on the ballot to have graduated from the University of Michigan • If U of M were used again as a platform calling for divestment from the State of Israel, I would not be silent. • I would be your voice. • I recognize the importance of the Drachler Program at U of M and will continue to encourage vibrant Jewish & Israel studies programs at U of M. • I will be a friend to ...…
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…(Metro Moving Released Sale now through November 27th The Roche-Bobois Detroit franchise is closing its Novi store and moving toTroy. This has created a one-time savings opportunity as we reduce inventory to facilitate our move. For a short time, Roche-Bobois style and quality will be available at truly unprecedented prices. No country to take former SS guard. Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer ohann Leprich, an admit- ted World War II concen...…
…The Differences Between Governor Jennifer Granholm and Dick DeVos Are Clear GOVERNOR JENNIFER GRANHOLM: Tackles a tough economy with real plans and real results DICK DEVOS: • Wrong record of cutting jobs here, and investing overseas • Provides a revenue neutral plan to end the Single Business Tax • Will cut $1 billion from budget at expense of health care, education, and public safety • Protects Medicaid fimding for our most vulnerable ...…
…inliffilOW -- W --allINIMINIM' --411111111W- f World War Story Son's account of dad's WWII experience blends fact and fiction. Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Up to now, Goldman, like the majority of WWII veterans, has been reluctant to describe his war experiences because the horrors are too painful to recall. "He just never talks about it',' said Florence, his wife of 53 years. But the vets are now dying at a rate of about 1,000 a day ...…
…Peter Cummings Ed Levy Jr. Andrea Fischer Newman Harriet Ratter Norman Bolter World Alan S. Schwartz Ed Schulak David Victor Marc Weinbaum Evan Weiner Encourage you to GO Love, Sex And World War II with BO! BRANDON for REGENT "DAVE BRANDON represents the best of Michigan, The first in his family to attend college, Dave played football on three Big Ten Championship teams. That same perserverance made his business career a success. He is...…
…D1GE,T Wiesel: No To Presidency Jerusalem/JTA — Ellie Wiesel said he was not interested in becoming Israel's president. "I don't want to be president. I never planned to be president and I will not be president;' Yediot Achronot quot- ing the Nobel laureate as saying over the weekend in response to reports that he has been named as a possible successor to the embattled President Moshe Katsay. "I teach in a university; I have students; I write...…
…"Supporting the environment has Win . one of my top priorities. I will continue ensure our environment is preserved for future generations." The Knollenberg Environmental Record • Led efforts to clean Oakland County's environment and improve drinking water quality. ❖ Secured more than $60 million to help clean up the Rouge River. ❖ Secured millions to improve Oakland County's drainage system that keeps our drinking water clean. • Promotes co...…
…Congressman Joe Knollenberg: Delivering Results for Michigan I have represented Detroit's Jewish community for over a decade. During that time, we have become friends, worked together and made our state and nation a better place. You have recognized me as a leader in Congress on behalf of Israel, local social service agencies, the war on terror as well as economic and environmental initiatives. I am proud to have earned your support in past...…
…IDF On Guard 10th annual dinner yields increased support for troops. Don Cohen Special to the Jewish News • he room was packed and all eyes were on the large screen at the front. Zelig and Noga Leibovitch were espe- cially excited to see their son, Avi, an Israel Defense Forces soldier. He looked good, but appeared to be having trouble hearing them on the live satellite hook-up between Israel and the 800-plus people attending the 10th ann...…
…Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us . Editorial Dry _ones Stabenow's Edge M ichigan voters next month have an inter- esting choice in the U.S. Senate race. Both incum- bent Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Lansing and Republican challenger Mike Bouchard of Birmingham are good, honest politicians with solid records of service to the people of Michigan. So, rule out character as a decision maker. In terms of experience, the nod wou...…
…Opinion OTHER VIEWS Prerequisites For Jewish Literacy The beginning of the annual cycle of Torah readings, which began with Simchat Torah, is a good time to reflect on what it means to be Jewishly literate. At its recent annual conference, the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education (www.caje.org) helped 1,200 formal and informal educa- tors explore this topic through a number of different lenses, includ- ing texts, Israel, ethics...…
…in a child's religious education. Marriage begins a new Jewish home and family. Death and mourning have special customs to help the family and bring the community together. What does Judaism say about the afterlife? • Deeds: Ethics and ethical behavior are important Jewish values. How are we to behave toward Jews and non-Jews? What is tzedakah? What is meant by gemilut chasadim? What are the Ten Commandments? What does Judaism expect of us? Ho...…
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…To Life! ON THE COVER College Scramble Competition for "prestige" universities has high school students and their parents pulling out all the stops. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor A "perfect storm" mixture of baby boomer offspring, high out-of- state tuition costs and incom- ing freshman limits at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University is putting pressure on the high school Class of 2007. Some professionals and parents s...…
…Vote for Lisa Brown On Tuesday, November 7 Mother of three • Member of Adat Shalom • Member of the JARC Board of Directors • Longtime Member of Women's American ORT • Lisa Brown has a plan to protect good-paying jobs, create new jobs and develop incentives for businesses to invest and stay in Southeast Michigan. • Lisa Brown will fight to ensure students in Michigan get high- quality education and local public schools are fully funded. "I ...…
…To Life! ON THE COVER College Scramble from page 39 Becky Liner, Allison Shipper and Steven Benson study in the West Bloomfield High School library. All are 17-year-old seniors and West Bloomfield residents. Allison Shipper improved her ACT score Counselor Jane Reiser Williams tells with the help of tutors. students, parents: check out options. "I'm very happy,' Allison said. "Typically, Brittany Karson, 17, of West Bloomfield, a senio...…
…College Scramble from page 41 Jane Reiser Williams counsels North Farmington seniors Shayna Wolk, 17, and Adam Sucher, 17. Both students are Farmington Hills residents. "It's not just GPA and ifs not just ACT:' he said. "It's also the extracurricular activities and their choice of classes and the strength of their [college application] essay" Tutoring may be the answer, Mally said, for the parents who say, "My son or daugh- ter is a 3.9 hon...…
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…"If elected in November, she would be the first Jewish woman to serve [on the MSU Board of Trustees] " — Detroit Jewish News, October 12-18, 2006 Endorsed by the Jewish Student Union of Michigan State University "We enthusiastically support Faylene Owen for Michigan State University Trustee" Bill and Madge Berman Sam and Susie Bernstein Steve Bernstein Honorable Jim and Janet Blanchard Alan and Stacey Borsen Marc Curtis Brittany Curtis Ir...…
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…To Life! FOOD The Lovely Roast from page 45 ture until smooth. Stir in the bay leaf. Return the roast and any accumulated juices to the pot. Remove from heat. Cover the pot with a lid or with foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 1/2 -3 hours, turning the roast over half-way through cooking. Remove from the oven, adjust salt and pepper to taste (for the sauce) and allow the roast to rest for about 10 minutes before transfe...…
…THE MICHIGAN JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME INVITES YOU To SHARE A SPECIAL EVENING WITH MASTERS OF CEREMONIES MICKEY REDMOND & KEN DANIELS HONORING DETROIT RED WING • MATHIEU SCHNEIDER BIG TIME WRESTLER & PROMOTER - BERT RUBY* TENNIS STARS - MARIANNE RING CAPLAN AND LARRY STARK PITTSBURGH STEELERS SUPERBOWL CHAMPION JEROME BETTIS "1 2006 ALVIN N. FooN HUMANITARIAN AWARD HONOREE MARIANNE RING CAPLAN BERT RUBY JEROME BETTIS MATHIEU SCH...…
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…EDITOR'S LETTER MISSION STATEMENT Platinum is a monthly, glossy lifestyle magazine published by the Detroit Jewish News. It reflects all aspects of life in the Metro Detroit Jewish com- munity, including decor, fashion, food, health, spirituality, books, shopping and more. Whether profiling a unique member of our community or the latest hot spot or trend you should know about, Platinum's got it covered. Our goal is to be a part o...…
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…Dona Lola transports visitors to a savory world LATIN FLAVOR BY ANNABEL COHEN I PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGIE BAAN F or Dona Lola Desuttles, owning a restaurant with her name on the marquee is a dream come true. The youngest of eight children from Esmeraldas, Ecuador, she always cooked for the whole family. For most of the 30 years she's been in the U.S., she has cooked more out of love than for money. When Dona Lola bought a burned-out building fo...…
