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…JEWELERS Breathtaking Jewelry...Astonishing Prices 32940 Middlebelt Rd. (at 14 Mile Rd. in the Broadway Plaza) Farmington Hills, Michigan • Visit our website:www.greis.com • (248) 855-1730 …

…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS - -- 1: Nov. 7, 1997 Vol. CXII No. 11 15 'Promised Land' B'nai David members are on both sides of land fight. 67 Big Story This will make sense to that baby of yours. Sunday islaxation. Visage 88 Close Tip 79 Talking Volumes Births 74 B'nai Mitzvah 76 Community 39 Editorials 26 Engagements 40 Food 118 Health 128 Marketplace 148 Middle East 33 Obituaries 174 Danny Raskin 100 Carla Schwartz 111 Sports 124 Synagogu...…

…Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9 2 buildings jam-packed with thousands of values from all Gorman's stores, will be sold of in just a few short days. Fabulous values with prices lower than ever. HURRY! StartsThursday at 12. MAN'S ANNUAL OUSE SALE Checklist For Savings MARBLE SHOWROOM BUYOUT SOFAS We bought a suppliers showroom AND warehouse stock. Great selection. Dining tables $999.Cocktails $599. selection,...…

…For Openers... A sale this big only happens twice a year! Big Wheeler RABBI ROBERT A. ALPER Special to The Jewish News T wenty-five years ago, right after ordination, my first synagogue footed the bill for our move from Cincinnati to Buffalo. Among our • possessions: about a quarter of a ton of cinderblocks which we had acquired and used, along with stained and varnished boards, to hold our siz- able library. I felt guilty making the cong...…

…Pre-Season Sale! 50% OFF Selected Leather, Shearling & Microfiber For Men & Women Sale Runs November 7-17 SOLOMON & SON & CO. Orchard Lake Road South of Maple • On The Boardwalk 11/7 1997 6 248 • 737 • 0300 …

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…`Promised Land' Congregation ffnai David members are preparing for a court battle to fight for land they say is theirs. JULIE EDGAR Senior Writer T hey call it the "promised land," a place to put down stakes and nurture future generations of committed Jews. Today, they find themselves in a tug- of-war over the property with people who once shared their vision. This drama is at the heart of a law- suit that pits a tiny congregation against...…

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…c JULIE WIENER StaffWriter Testy Case on both sides and ensure that the debate remains respectful, said Chopp, who is also an editor of Consider. ince two white students filed a Her personal view is somewhere in lawsuit accusing the University the middle. of Michigan of discriminatory "I understand that it's necessary to admissions procedures, the have some form of affirmative action campus has been engulfed in debate because of racial disc...…

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…0 Super Fans A local couple shows their maize-and-blue colors all year round — in a different kind of way. • LONNY GOLDSMITH kids come by here." The repainting of the garage door happens sooner than originally sched- uled if there is a trip to the Rose Bowl. Not everyone likes the garage deco- ration. "I've had some people who don't like what I say, and have had her degree in dental hygiene from the University of Detroit. Three of the fou...…

…Getting On Track Beth Shalom says its two-tiered structure allows for more personal attention. JULIE WIENER Writer Staff t's no secret that on Shoshana Ben-Ozer's balance sheets, expenses far outweigh revenue. But as Beth Shalom's direc- tor of education, she's more con- cerned with turning out committed school graduates than turning a prof- it. "Education is not a profit center," said Ben-Ozer. "When I raised my own children I didn't expec...…

…0 A Promise To Do What? Local women question the political motives of Promise Keepers. LISA GAYLE Special to The Jewish News gations and nearly 200,000 messianic believers across the United States." Shapiro questioned the Promise Keepers' insistence that they are apo- litical. "Why Washington, D.C.? Why the Mall? Why are so many of the board members, leaders and_ speakers connected with conservative political groups? Why does the rhetoric ...…

…The N Sports Club... Building Better Bodies Big wheels keep on turnin'. Calories keep on burnin'. Thanks A Million The Federation's annual Super Sunday fundraiser nets nearly $1 million. LONNY GOLDSMITH Staff Writer T hroughout the day Sunday, 350 volunteers took turns soliciting donations via tele- phone for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. It paid off Super Sunday, the Federation's , biggest fundraiser of the year, raise...…

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…out Attention Medicare Beneficiaries A Gathering Of Women Introducing Medicare Blue. . . a new alternative to Medicare coverage. Medicare Blue — more benefits than Medicare or supplemental coverage combined! Chicago will host the first Midwest conference on Jewish law, Orthodoxy and modern living. Blue Care Network, the HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, has a new health care plan for Medicare eligibles - Medica...…

…PREMIER Jewish JEWISH Premier Singles SINGLES X L g x7 FEW SPACES REMAINING Less Than Half An international study says Hebrew school enrollment is declining. r JULIE WIENER StaffWriter first, the bad news. Numbers compiled by the Hebrew University's Institute for Contemporary Jewry and the Joint Authority for Jewish/Zionist Education indicate that only 45 percent of American Jewish schoolchildren are enrolled in any form of Jewish educa...…

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…Come, Ignite your Jewish Soul at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield MICHAEL. A.. JONAS PHOTOGRAPHY Certified Professional Photographer Specializing In • Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvahs And Fine Celebrations BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN TT (248) 647-5060 I "The Difference IS The Difference!" in Hp`APIW al ma d mialli drimag ■I■ gC •••.- aaw JLme 2keanier is delighted to introduce the Little Women Collection. "Friday on Tuesday!" November 25...…

…Fabulous Fix Up JFS's inaugural program was a success, and many volunteers are already looking forward to next year LONNY GOLDSMITH Staff Writer MIKE BLAISEK Photographer 11/7 1997 22 …

…Opposite page: Volunteer Program Manager Nitzana York between co-chairs Gadi Kaplan and Irvin Kappy. This page, left: Volunteers David Lerner and Linda Levy check the map to find their assigned home. Below, left.. Sarah Voight and Jennifer Gillman apply plastic film to winterize windows. Below: Self-described "unlicensed plumber" Richard Barr changes a non-working faucet. ,most 90 people, ranging in age from 5 to 75, showed up Oct. 26 to ...…

…HELP CELEBRATE A DETROIT TRADITION YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH 83RD ANNIVERSARY DINNER The Westin Hotel Renaissance Center • The OrdRC1 Detroit, Michigan Ballroom R.S.V.P. (248) 557-6750 Sunday, November 16, 1997 GENERAL CHAIRPERSON The Honorable Avern Cohn DINNER CHAIRPERSONS Emery Klein David Hermelin Paul Borman GENERAL DINNER CO-CHAIRPERSONS Jeff Goldenberg Selwyn Isakow ...1101111 Ann Newman Alan May David Page ■ HONORARY D...…

…HELP CELEBRATE A DETROIT TRADITION JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE MILTON AND LOIS SHIFFMAN YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH BOYS BUILDING GUEST SPEAKER THE HONORABLE ROBERT E. RUBIN 1 1 / 7 1997 …

…• \ • k ON\ Rabbi Philip Spectre Holds Onto His Optimism Rabbi Philip Spectre, international director of Masorti (Hebrew for tradition), the Conservative movement's organizational heart- beat in Israel, is now visiting in the United States. Rabbi Spectre, the brother of longtime Adat Shalom spiritual leader Rabbi Efry Spectre, says he and the Conservative movement are trying to remain optimistic for gains in reli- gious pluralism within Is...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS It's Time For Letting-Go, Again CAROLINE COOPER Special to The Jewish News than I was 18 years ago. I remember the many Tamarack sum- mers. Hundreds of ast kids boarded buse. Shabbat When they departed, was really many moms cried; weird. My many moms cheered. I husband made kid- stood amidst the dish; I benched licht cheering group. I fig- and we both sang "Shabbat Shalom." ured "What the heck.'/ This is pretty much the same...…

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…COMMUNITY VIEWS Please join us for... LETTING Go from page 27 - telling him that if I called and he didn't answer the phone, I would assume he was at the library studying or at Hillel House praying. I believe his reply. was, "If that works for you, Mom, then it works_ for me." And it did for four. years. I didn't even try it with son two. IP When they don't answer now, I have no clue as to where they are. I have to live with that. It's the...…

…O TO SEE TO THEIR NEED... A married couple enjoy life in the Old Folks Home in 1907. WHEREAS, WE ARE ENJOINED BY THE BIBLE and through mankind's natural understanding of morality to honor our elders, to care for them in their old age and to see to their needs, • THE COMMITMENT CONTINUES So that we may continue our commitment to the community to provide services and the promise of caring for our Jewish elderly, the Jewish Home for Aged s...…

…O TO HONOR AND RESPECT.. FOR GENERATIONS TO COME From the Old Folks Home of 1907 to the Jewish Home for Aged, founded in 1936, to the new Jewish Home and Aging Services, our commitment to caring for our Jewish elderly continues. Sylvia and Harold Flusty enjoying living at the Fleischman Residence today where they are celebrating over 70 years of marriage. J e W i R h 1 1 In t an d A, gl ri g Se I'tri eg OPERATING BOARD OF Di RECTORS ...…

…ENCORE presents: An evening with the legendary ite the mote a9aid v6 0e 4 feoid lug° 6044 7abt 'fie Saturday, November 1S, 1997 E:00 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit Maple/Drake Building free Fsr open to the community Saturday, November E • EDO p.m. Michael Bloomberg, Author of Bloomberg by Bloomberg Michael Bloomberg is president and founder of Bloomberg L.P., one of the Members: $20 ❖ Non-Members: $25 Call (248...…

…cs, ;4; .•\ \ • ■ 44,L4 • Rabin's Uncomfortable Legacy On the second anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, the rancor hasn't died down much. LARRY DERFNER Israel Correspondent T praise of Yigal Amir prior to the arson. Kach member David Axelrod, who, after the assassination told a radio reporter, "It's not the murder of a Jew, but the liquidation of a traitor ... Eliminating an enemy is a good thing," was acquited on inciteme...…

…Middle East y the time we're through, we'll be Jewish Unity's Last Chance will soon undergo an exciting renovation, transforming our already beautiful rental retirement community into one of the nation's truly extraordinary places to be. With independent living, assisted living, respite care, and a special program for Alzheimer's disease, THE FOUNTAINS provides you with peace of mind that any potential health care needs will be met. With af...…

…mise proposal on conversion, while the Chief Rabbinate had rejected it. It made no difference. If the Reform and Conservative groups decided to go to the Supreme Court, they would be seen as the instigators of a religious war among the Jews. Yuri Stern of the Yisrael B'Aliya party, who recently discussed the issue with Jewish leaders in Atlanta, said that a consensus had been taking shape in the Knesset against the Conversion Law, but if the R...…

…CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK 4 aus•I•1111, 0 " Honors our Past and Present Raznahniks as we celebrate • 50 Years of Camp Ramah Ramah style Service, 'Dinner and Ruach Featuring Rabbi Mitch Cohen- Director of Camp Ramah in Canada All past, present and future campers and staff and their families are welcome Friday November 14 - e:3oPm Service & 'Dinner - Your Check is your Reservation Adults - $14.42 Children under 12 - $7.21 3% goes to...…

…• A \s, Syrian interests at a proposed confer- ence. Always impatient and a master of surprise, Sadat went to Jerusalem to refocus Washington's attention on Egypt. His craving to recapture the personal spotlight was achieved. Sadat went to Jerusalem hoping that Begin would respond with an equally pro- found gesture: a full and immediate withdrawal from Sinai. Not so. HE WROTE CHUTZPAH. HE DEFENDS WITH CHUTZPAH. ON NOVEMBER 19m, HE BRINGS HI...…

…0 ... four generations of a tradition of excellence Champagne & Hors D'oeuvres Reception 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Thursday, Nov. 13th Champagne Toast 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Friday, Nov. 14th Special Prize Drawing 6:00 p.m. - Saturday, Nov. 15th Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our newest and finest store. At this time or at any time during business hours take advantage of our special savings and fill out your entry for our special priz...…

…•Community Prices so low, you'll walk all over us. IL FLOOR COVERINGS IZNMMMMMNMMMMP This Week Featuring: Rabbi Addresses Hertz Institute Dr. Walter Jacob, rabbi emeritus of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Pittsburgh, Pa., will be the scholar-in- \ residence for the 16th annual Richard C. Hertz Institute on Reform Judaism, Nov. 14-15, at Rabbi Jacob Temple Beth El. Rabbi Jacob represents the 18th generation of rabbis in his family. He has bee...…

…• Milestones V€0004ieed EIS ICS I C US T 2985 Haggerty Road • Walled Lake • (248) 669-4466 For all of your building needs Marble and Granite counter tops and tile, Ceramic tile and more... Featuring Mirror & Glass Magic • Closets & More • D&C Kitchen & Baths Engagements Geffen-Gold Terry Geffen and Alan Gold are pleased to announce their engage- ment. They plan to be married in April 1998. Terry is the daughter of Phyllis and Phil Deyt...…

…• Antwerp Jewelers • Barry K Salon • Callanetics St • Cobo • Copy Full • D'All • Esth Bazaman of Farmington Hills, former- ly of Houston, and the late Bennie Bazaman and the late Mollie and Sam Kessler. Julie is a graduate of the University of Arizona and Maury graduated Ferris State College as a doctor of optometry. He is practicing in Scottsdale, Ariz., where they will reside. • Steven Skolnick, son of Alan and Renee Gruskin of West Bloom...…

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…A 'Community Give Tzedakah For Chanukah A new kind of Chanukah gift-giving — "Simply Tzedakah: Kids Helping Kids" — will be introduced by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit to link children and their fami- lies to Jewish people around the world. Instead of a Chanukah gift on one night of the holiday, parents, grandpar- ents, aunts, uncles and friends are encouraged to make a minimum $18 gift to the 1998 Allied Jewish Campaign in ...…

…Community Games Night At Adat Shalom Adat Shalom Synagogue's Mens's Club and CHaZaKaH seniors will co-spon- sor a Gala Games Night, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the synagogue. Kosher turkeys and a variety of other prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners. Cost to attend is $3 per person or $5 per family. The community is wel- come. Reservations are not required. Church, State Issues Discussed Showroom Hours: Monday-Friday 11-5 • Satu...…

…• • Kruger, (248) 967-3717 or Lewis Snook, (248) 737-2152. Melave Malka Bowling Event • Dr. Sircus Doctor Talks To Brotherhood Dr. Scott Sircus will address the Temple Beth El Brotherhood on a topic Tor men only', 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the temple. Sircus, a grad- uate of the University of Miami School of Medicine and a urologist in private practice in Southfield and Warren, will speak on "Disease of the Prostate: Early Detection an...…

…I Community Boots on Sala Save up to 20% • Stride Rite • Sporto • Dan exx • Lacrosse • Beta Weatherguard • SKYR Centennial Donor Dinner *Sorels not on Sale Orchard Mall Greg Orchard Lk. Rd. • N. of Maple SHOES "Serving the community for over 40 years" W. Bloomfield • 851-5566 For the best in craftsmanship and unique Centennial Chapter, Jewish Women International will host its annual donor dinner to benefit the Children's Home, 6:...…

…WHERE YOU ALWAYS FIND THE PERFECT GIFT. Ar4 Annivcr8ary Roosevelt Group Hosts Dinner The Eleanor Roosevelt Group of Hadassah will have a paid-up mem- bership meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Lila Lazarus, the WDIV Good Medicine Reporter, will be the guest speaker.- A light dairy dinner will be served. Respond to Raya Goldenberg, (248) 399-0094 or Esther Tshirhart, (248) 967-638...…

…Community 20% OFF MSU Hillel Plans Events Heslop's brings you the largest selection of in-stock tabletop merchandise in Michigan. Choose from among such famous names as Atlantis, Block, Christiary Dior, Cristal J.G. Durand, Dansk, Fitz & Floyd, Gorham, Lenox, Mikasa, Nikko, Noritake, Oneida, Pickard, Reed & Barton, Rosenthal, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Sasaki, Spode, Towle, and Villeroy & Boch. MSU Hillel will have its haunted hayride...…

…GS ® 0-; We Sell Quality Brand Name Closeouts at "AMAZING" Prices! New Closeouts Arriving Daily. One Time Deals! U-M Plans Hillel Events The Reform Chavurah will host an evening of ice skating. Participants will meet at Hillel at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 for Havdalah and then head to °Yost Ice Arena. Free admission will be provided, but participants should bring skates or a few dollars for rental. There will be Israeli dancing at Hillel ...…

…Bridal Couture Presents Israel When Russians Fall M & B Hairlooms An inspiring group of volunteers cares for terrorist victims with no extended _family or social network in Israel. Friday, Nov. 14th 10am-6pm Saturday, Nov 15th 10am-5pm Come and meet with the designer LARRY DERFNER Israel Correspondent who will help you I select the perfect headpiece to compliment your gown. BRIDAL COUTURE 248-645-0500 Call for an appointment ...…