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…From Generation To Generation WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES WE HAVE SERVED RUTH NAFTOLIN Officiating Rabbi: Avie Shapiro Interment: Beth Tefilo Emanuel Cemetery NANCY DORCHEN Officiating Rabbi: David Nelson of Beth Shalom Interment: Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery BETTY TANNIS Officiating Rabbi: Herbert YoskowItz of Adat Shalom Interment: Clover Hill Park Cemetery HUGO BIEGEL Officiating Rabbi: Elliot Pa...…
…James and Lenore Jasman; grand- mother, Anna Weiner of Huntington Woods; brother, James Jasman Jr.; sisters and brother-in-law, Josephine and Gregg Anderson, Rebecca Jasman. Contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2021 Girard, Suite 201, Albuqerque, NM 87106 or Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana, Albuqerque, NM 87110. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MARSHALL KLAPER, 71...…
…YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH School for Boys • Beth Jacob School for Girls • Early Childhood Development Center 15751 W. Lincoln Drive • Southfield, MI 48076 • (248) 557-6750 "The entire world is sustained by the Torah study of young children" During the coming week, the students of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will study in memory of the following departed friends. In addition, Kaddish will be said during the daily minyan. November 11 / Chesvan 25 Marvi...…
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…Contents 11111 DETROIT JEWISII NEWS A 2000 winner of Michigan Press Association and American Jewish Press Association awards www.detroitjewishnews.com March 9, 2001 Adar 14, 5761 Vol. CXIX, No. 4 This Week Spirituality 22 Mixing The Elements 50 Strangers Into Friends Chemistry of Sharon and Peres key to government longevity. Purim Project brings people together for fun, Purim mitzvot. Opinion 31 Signs Of Progress Internally and ...…
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…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK LETTERS Letters are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com - F The Little Shul That Could ounded during a parking-lot conversation 18 years ago, the Troy Jew- ish Congregation seemed destined to fail. It had no rabbi and no sanctuary. And few Jews lived east of Woodward Avenue. Then came Rabbi Arnie, and its destiny changed. Every once in awhile, someone comes along who moves spiritual mountains and...…
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…ar ts • ,iiir a,(4, For Openers $ue -agithzi (Custom (lathier A Reign Of Locusts A s vou may have noticed from the title, there was an unusual use of a word. The "unusual" is fine with me; the uneducated goof is intolerable. After having taught English for 30 years (the last 10 as a "foreign language"), I am still incensed by those who should know better and do not seem to. For instance, I shudder when I hear someone use "less" for "fewe...…
…::411111111111,11111101111Miatu,_ 100~ JEWISH RENAISSANCE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS www.detroitjewishnews.com n Orman PUBLISHER EDITORIAL: Community Advisory Board Arthur M. Horwitz aho rwitz@thejewishnews.com Editor Marc Bakst Marion Freedman Mindy Soble Kaufman Sally Krugel Lila La7Arus Steven Schanes David Techner Gary Torgow Jeff Weingarten, M.D. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Alfred N. DeRusha aderusha@thejewishnews.com Robert A. Sklar rskla...…
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…Cover Story Making Their Grosse Pointe Jews, though small in number, thrive outside Detroit Jewry's core. HARRY KIRSBAUM Staff Writer F ar removed from the heavily-Jewish north- west suburbs, the Jews who live in the Grosse Pointes have created an east-side Jewish com- munity that fulfills all their needs. The group is not the typical Jewish congregation with a building and full-time clergy, but they mark milestones and holidays together,...…
…Clockwise from top left: ; Lauren Pankin Rabbi Behrrnann and bat mitzvah Dayna Hohlfeldt. The GPJC at the Walk for Israel in West Bloomfield in 1992. Deb Olson at Dayna Hohlfcldt's bat mitzvah. Bryant Frank, cantorial soloist. …
…Cover Story POINTE from page 14 about Shabbat, Hebrew, Torah and Israeli current events to about 23 curious stu- dents. Her 17-year-old daughter, Leah, tutors bar and bat mitzvah students. Classes are taught at three age levels, starting with kindergarten; adult Hebrew lessons also are offered. The GPJC has had similar luck in finding other pieces to complete the mosaic that defines its community. Search For Leadership For the first seven ...…
…At the 10 yearanniversary party in January 2000: past presidents Rita Goss, Steve Goldstein, Amy Moulton, Doug Camitta, Karen Feldman, Roger Robinson, Ron Feldman, Michael Kasky, Jan Weingarten and Jeff Weingarten.. Join us at Hillel Day School's FAMILY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 27, 2000 1:00-3:00 PM For prospective kindergarten and first grade families For more information or a copy of our brochure and videotape, please call (248) 851-...…
…Cover Story FAMILY CIRCLE SEMINAR For parents, educators and community professionals Sunday, March 25, 2001 Featuring Becea Hornstein Executive Director, Council for Jews with Special Needs, Scottsdale, Arizona At the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Family and Parenting Center of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 4200 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield 12:45 p.m. Kosher Lunch 1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Parent and Professional seminar 3:00 p.m....…
…Staff Notebook Droz Fund Fights Closed Head Injuries Those who want to pay tribute to the late Matthew Droz, who died Feb. 16 of seizure disorder, may contribute to a new fund established in his memory. Memorials may be sent to the Matthew Droz Memorial Fund for Closed Head Injuries in care of Jeffrey Ellis, 2855 Coolidge, Suite 103, Troy, MI. 48084. Lvov University who immigrated to Oak Park last year. Although the exhibit, through March 2...…
…Washington Watch Political Access White House introductions; Latino-Jewish ties; God, politics and Joe. JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent View Spring 2001 Co llection 248.626.0886 Inside Orchard Mall 6337-B Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 A DAVID ROSENMAN'S A11110 MUM MUKHA/FRS NEW & USED CAR BROKER Sales • Leasing • Buying (248) 851-CARS (248) 851-2277 I is a veritable diversity festival at the White House this...…
…professed my faith, to give glory and thanks to God for the extraordinary opportunity I had been given, some of the hosannas quickly turned to how- , dare-he." Lieberman pointed the finger at the Anti-Defamation League, saying that "when 1 expressed the outrageous view that religion can be a good source of better values and that faith-based groups can help government solve pressing social problems, the Anti- Defamation League nearly had a con-...…
…■ Chemistry of Sharon and Peres, old friends and rivals, will be key to government longevity. DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency A Jerusalem riel Sharon's national unity government, which was sworn in Wednesday, vvill rely on two key fac- tors for stability and longevity. One is a close and harmonious rela- tionship between Likud Prime Minister Sharon and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, the senior Labor Party minister in the cabinet. ...…
…that the Palestinian Authority be given an ultimatum to turn over mor- tars used to fire at Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. If it declines, said Ze'evi, a former general and anti-ter- rorism advisor, the army should invade Palestinian-ruled areas, "clean out the nests of terror" and take the weapons by force. An old personal friend of Peres and Sharon, Ze'evi is to be a member of Sharon's smaller defense cabinet. Targeting Terror But w...…
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…TIES Itt Join us for these two great Jewish Community Center Family Events! BARBARA AND DOUGLAS BLOOM MATZAH FACTORY in cooperation with Chabad A one-hour tour includes matzah baking, craft making and learning about the wonderful holiday of Passover. LAST TOUR BEGINS AT 3:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION • EVERYONE WELCOME! For more information or to schedule group tours during the week, please call the Jewish Life and Learning office, (248) 661-76...…
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…The Clergy and Staff of Adat Shalom Synagogue are pleased to " Toast Yost" HONORING ALAN YOST • for 20 years of dedication and service to the congregation • for his creativity and firm direction in the position of Executive Director • and for his sensitivity and support as a colleague and friend ' LEASE $325/MONTH 2001 HONDA CHU Free 5 Yr. / 100,000 Mile Warranty 13C L6E:GT- TA EA 12,000 Miles/Yr. $999 Out of Pocket 1=111. • Are...…
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