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…Orthodox rabbis and those already involved in synagogue transformation — STAR has opened an office in Chicago and plans to hold a national conference next September. Through the end of next summer, STAR will focus on commissioning research to discover what's working at the most effective synagogues, and in regional roundtable meetings. STAR will focus attention "on some of the people who are doing exciting, innovative things in their communiti...…

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…JINIF's Looking For Oil First Annual PURIM MASQUERADE BALL Honoring Florine Mark & Dr. William Ross Spurned investors don't hold Israel responsible for failed drilling scheme. ALAN ABRAMS Special to the Jewish News A Huntington Woods lawyer was charged last week with embezzling $1.3 million from local Jewish and national investors in a scheme to drill for oil in Israel. The local investors remain staunch supporters of Israel. The oil-...…

…This Week Sylvia Babcock 's luvestmed in Tomorrow "I want to inspire Jewish children to remain Jewish, to explore their roots and come away with memories of Israel that will remain with them always. The Jewish Life Fund is a way of involving myself in the Jewish continuity of our people." IT hen it comes to Jewish continuity, Sylvia Babcock has plenty of hands-on experience. At 86, she's slowed down a bit, but she's still active and inter...…

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…mall Steps LEV GORODETSKY Jewish Telegraphic Agency Moscow It ussian Jewish leaders are applauding what they are calling a victory for democracy in last month's parliamentary elections. "It is good that many leaders from the democratic wing have won seats in the new Duma," said Mikhail Chlenov, president of the Va'ad, a Russian Jewish umbrella group. Still more important, he said, "is that all antisemitic blocs have been either banned fro...…

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…World Briefs Yog invited to a show that's not a show Morocco Invites Israeli Minister Jerusalem (JTA) — Morocco's King Mohammed invited Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy to visit him next month at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israel's Foreign Ministry said. _ Morocco and Israel established low- level diplomatic ties a year after the first Oslo accord was signed in September 1993. But Morocco has refused to upgrade relatio...…

…A farmer breaks ground in the Negev. GIL SEDAN Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem I n Israel, the skies are dry too often, yet the coun- try is negotiating a peace with the Palestinians and Syrians that may require giving up valuable water resources. As the drought drags on, opponents of giving up land for peace on the West Bank and the Golan are asking a crucial question: Can Israel compro- mise on its water? 1/7 2000 18 Israel's na...…

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…The Jewish Communit ib- o Bridge To The mature • The road to peace between Israel and Syria runs through Washington. That makes for long and tricky going. JAMES D. BESSER peace process group. "The U.S. role looms much larger [than in the Israeli-Palestinian talks] because these She herdstown, W. are countries that have had virtually ew seasoned Mideast nego- no contact for 50 years. If left to their tiations observers were sur- own devi...…

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…Millennium M adness Despite stories to the contrary, many Israelis enjoyed the secular celebrations with great verve. NECHEMIAH MEYERS Israel Correspondent • The sun reflects off the golden Dome of the Rock mosque during the first sunrise over Jerusalem in the 21st century, Jan. 1, 2000._ 1/7 2000 24 Rehovot, Israel t the end of last week, the streets of Israeli cities were plas- tered with large notices warning citizens not to celebr...…

…Bribe Scandal Calls for Israel's president to step down are coming from all quarters. ERIC SILVER Israel Correspondent Israeli to have held all four top gov- ernment posts — prime minister, for- eign, defense and finance — makes no secret that he is available. As for the ailing 75-year-old incumbent, he has "welcomed" the chance to clear his name and says he is turning over all relevant papers. But an array of commentators already demand th...…

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…JNEditorials Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Leadership Change For Russia tralized government as an antidote to Russia's current political and economic woes. Indeed, in Russia, the line between strong government and despotism can be blurry While we urge the Clinton administration to support Putin as he puts his stamp on the Russian government, we also urge President Clinto...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS A Gift To Israel: A Mission Of Love their prayers for his well-being, the 1ff y father was not a reli- conversations about the Jewish belief gious man. His mother in the world to come. I will never for- died when he was an get Rabbi M. Robert Syme's visit on infant, leaving him to the day before my father died. He grow up feeling as if he had been looked up at Rabbi Syme, abandoned not by her, but by held his hand and asked, ...…

…SPECIAL COMMENTARY No Grinch Here 'Mt . , ir • ' ' ."‘ pretive; explanatory) enterprise seems a little overblown. Israelis are as eager for spate of articles appeared in - tourist dollars as anyone. True, they the American press between might not know much about Christiani- Christmas and New Year's ty, but they don't necessarily know much Day charging Israel with about Judaism either. A quarter of them being less than welcoming to Christ...…

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…CREATING A HIGHER STANDARD The Model Year 2000 JCC Observes Tu ffShevat The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit will observe Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, with family activities in January. The Jimmy Prentis Morris Building in Oak Park will have a pro- gram titled "Science Discovery: Tropical Rainforest, Circle of Life," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16. Part of the Target Store series, the event will have live animals and...…

…N Prayer Through Movement Beth Shalom students grow spiritually via the art of dance. SHELLI DORFMAN Staff Writer Every Jewish home needs the Jewish News. If you have family or friends who are marrying, consider giving them a subscription to the Detroit Jewish News. It's the community's "book of why." With it, they'll keep in touch with Jewish life. Interesting articles about their heritage, the holidays, current events and politics. Pl...…

…Prices Start at $1,425 THE JIERITAGE CSYr Ae-Okiah Temple Kol Ami Honors Rabbi Roman Temple Kol Ami will host a Shabbaton on Jan. 29 honoring Rabbi Norman T. Roman on his 25th anniversary in the rabbinate. In anticipa- tion of Rabbi Roman receiving his honorary doctorate in March from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Rabbi Norman Institute of Roman Religion, the congregation will offer study and worship throughout the day, Saturday, Jan. 29...…

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…HIGHLY RATED at Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel includes a study session with Ruth Bergman on "Mystical Interpretations of Tu b'Shevat" 7:45 p.m. Free. Information: Nancy Kaplan (248) 737-1931. APY 12-MONTH CD unit Calendar 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Kahn Building of the West Bloomfield JCC. RSVP: Jewish Life and Learning Department (248) 661-7649. DOCTOR ADDRESSES MIFGASH `RED TENT' THE MIDRASH Twelve-week study series "The Red T...…

…•Are you battling with your child over food? • Is your child sneaking food? WOMEN STUDY DAVENING "The Mechanics and the Meaning of the Davening" taught by Chaya Sarah Silberberg at Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center 8:15 p.m. Mondays and 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. "In the Beginning," an in-depth study of Bereshit, is presented by Chaya Sarah Silberberg 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Information: (248) 855-6170. OHR SOMAYACH CLASSES The Talmud study gr...…

…of Metropolitan Detroit For further information and reservations, contact Director of Recruitment, Dana Rhodes at 248-489-5669, or Head of School Rabbi Lee Buckman at 248-592-JAMD(5263). 1/7 2000 48 Learn what if means to be a pioneer from the founding parents of the New Jewish High School in Boston Marion and David Randleman Hall D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building of the Jewish Community Center on the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Commu...…

…Mazel Toy! WANDOWS dovz WALLS MORE Bar/Bat Mitzvah Births Oct. 12 Rabbi David and Cantor Marisa Bear Krishef of Grand Rapids are doubly blessed to announce with joy the birth of their daughter, Sarah Fayth (Sarah Emunah) and son, Harrison Jonah (Tzvi Yona). Excited big brothers are Zachary and Solomon, both age 3. Sharing in the happiness are grandparents Lenore Bear of Superior, Wis., and Dale and Robert Krishef of St. Louis Park, Minn. ...…

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…WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR RED Engagements Finkelstein-Citrin Janis Holtzman of Commerce Township is delighted to announce the engagement of her daughter Julie Beth Citrin to Jonathan David Finkelstein, son of Carol Finkelstein of University Heights, Ohio. Julie is the granddaugh- ter of Fran Holtzman of Farmington Hills and the late Frank Holtzman. Julie graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in linguistics. She earned...…

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…Spirituality Randy Segal, witches as h wife, Char and dau ers, Amanda and A mother and daughters read from a brand-new Torah as they become bat mitzvah together. 1/7 2000 54 U ‘1, - : yam` AV M kW r it,S\ k! a'-:\\ , \ ks A multigenerational bat mitzvah at Temple Beth El marks the use of a new Torah on the first day of a new century. …

…SHELLI DORFMAN Staff Writer hen Temple Beth El congregants listened to the words of their new Torah being read for the first time last Shabbat, the voice they heard was that of bat mitzvah Charna Segal. That the Torah was used for the first time on Jan. 1, 2000, was by no means the most unusual part of the service. That honor went to Segal and her two daughters who shared the bima at a triple bat mitzvah ceremony. Cantor Stephen Dubov says he...…

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