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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...…

…tirew 2000 trtack tredetzT (Ctytuttikth& tiraw/ COMMUNITY VIEWS MISSION from page 30 Angela Hospice, Beaumont Hospice or any other of the hospices serving Jews in southeastern Michigan. When trying to connect a family with Rabbi Freedman, I am often con fronted with, "My father's not reli- gious," or, "My mom hasn't been in a synagogue for years." Whether it's for reading a prayer, holding a hand or giving a hug, visions of my father inv...…

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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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…SILHOUETTE WINDOW SHADINGS There's only one , Silhouette, and there's only one place to find it. OAK PARK JCC For information or to RSVP, call the Jewish Community Center, Jimmy Prentis Morris Building, 15110 W 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, at (248) 967-4030. JPM CHORAL GROUP Vivian Stollman and Sonny Lipenholtz lead with a repertoire of English, Yiddish and Hebrew folk songs 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10. Free. YIDDISH CULTURE CLUB Lectures, poetry...…

…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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…CONSERVATIVE ADAT SHALOM 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Daniel Nevins, Herbert Yoskowitz. Cantor: . Howard Glantz. Rabbi Emeritus: Efry Spectre. Cantor Emeritus: Larry Vieder. Services: Friday 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 5 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. Bat mitzvah of Erin Lifton, daughter of Maureen Lifton and Keith Lifton. Shabbat Huledet: Youngsters celebrating birthdays in January will...…

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…Torah Portion The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit and Temple Israel invite the community to hear Our Love For Each Other Leads Us To Love God the strangers among us just as we love and are bidden to love one another. According to the Talmud (Baba Metzia 59b), in no less than 36 places — or even 46 according to another opinion — does the Torah command us con- cerning our treatment of strangers. In ith this week's Torah fact, ...…

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…call it," says George Moschis, director of the Center for Mature Consumer Studies in Atlanta, Ga. Seventy-eight million boomers are on the horizon, the oldest just beginning to taste grandparent- hood. According to American Demographics magazine, half of the 45 to 59 year olds are already grandparents, as are 80 percent of those folks who are 60+. That means there are some 60 million grandparents today. With grandparents spending $505 yearly o...…

…Business • The Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program can help. Older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders will benefit from: • A safe, caring environment c. • Therapeutic activities and socializing • Personal care and health monitoring Family members will receive respite and support. For information, call Peter Ostrow, (248) 559-5000 Locations: Dorothy and Peter Brown Centers at Jewish Vocational Service, 29699 Sou...…

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…laSIDE Motow n's Alt Jewish Singing Group • 4 On The Bookshelfi "Generation 3" 69 . )71 4 / 45200 4 4 8 • A Tony Award-winning play comm to the Fisher Theatre explores a question of aesthetics. , STORY ON PAGE 70 U -E. 1/7 2000 67 …

…40: dad 't.' ON THEIR TOES JUST TALKING Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at the Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St. For tickets, call (212) 239-6200. The Stuttgart Ballet is recognized Jackie Mason is the around the world as one of the oldest only American comedian (dating back to 1609) and most ever invited to do four respected ballet companies in the Royal Command perfor- world, with dancers renowned for mances for Britain's royal their athleti...…

…E Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment Course Catalog 2000 Winter 25 February 9 10 Terrill Term, February 2 Feu,ary 22 Mardi Visit us online at www.jccdet.org …

…Now in its second year, SAJE has proven to be the most exciting education J-erum-cleveloped in recent years in our Detroit community. SAJE offers the lapg -e--st and most diverse selection of adult Jewish education courses. There are over 56\courses taught by metropolitan Detroit's rabbis, cantors, educators, scholars andtcommunit enders AI the pluralistic and Welcomin _elvish-environment of .7 the JCC: Co ervative, Humanis ic , Orthodox, Refo...…

…Tuesday, January 18, 2000 7:30 p.m. • Free Admission D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus Pick up tickets in advance at either JCC location.* Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Guest Speaker and Best-Selling Author TWO LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES TERM 1, THURSDAYS 12 Noon - 1 p.m. D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Talmudi...…

…Oto TERM 1 January 25 through February 10 aowtood TUESDAYS D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building • West Bloomfield 8:35 p.m. TUESDAYS Jewish Thought 101 - Six Short Steps to Basic Judaism (Part 1) Discover the brilliance, warmth and spirituality of your very own heritage. Term 1 will cover God, Man and Pursuit's. D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building • West Bloomfield Rabbi Avraliam Jacobovitz, Machon L'Torah - Family Fun - Ways to Explore Torah Tog...…

…othi lo a I l WEDNESDAYS 1PM Building • Oak Park 8:35 p.m. What a Jew Should Know About the New Testament Hostility to Jews, their religion and culture, for the past 1,900 years has been mainly caused by the teachings contained in the New Testament. Therefore, we should be acquainted with the books and ideas of this literature. The secular year 2000 will witness increased effort at the conversion of Jews and other "non-believers." Rabbi ...…

…of ,fi rk 2 TUESDAYS fr af „,,i fitz D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building • West Bloomfield Targeting the Jews 7:30 p.m. It's countdown time for many evangelical Christians who interpret the Christian millennium as an important marker for their theological timetable. This course will present an overview of this important time period for Christians and how converting Jews is a priority for many of them. Jewish Poetry Great Jewish poetry touches...…

…SAJE General Information Courses are three consecutive weeks each. Check course listings for dates and times. REGISTRATION: Register in person, by mail, phone or fax. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. • IN PERSON: Register at the JCC D. Dan and Betty Kahn. Building, Jewish Life and Learning Department or at the Jimmy Prentis Morris Building. • CHARGE BY PHONE: Charge your courses to VISA or MasterCard by calling the Jewish L...…

…Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment Jewish Community Center D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Jewish Community Center Jimmy Prentis Morris Building A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15110 West Ten Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 4 …

…Best Bets CLASSICAL NOTES THE ART SCENE The Detroit Institute of Arts' Brunch with Bach series presents piano soloist Anna Sorokhtei, per- forming works by Mozart, Debussy and Schumann, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Brunch and concert: $22 adults/$11 children under 12; con- cert-only: $5. (313) 833-4005. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms Symphony No. 2, and works by Hindemith and Torke, 10:45 a.m. Friday and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Ja...…

…thought would be found offensive by groups of museum visitors. Another recent exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum stirred a compara- ble controversy, but attempts to can- cel the similarly evocative exhibit were thwarted. Unlike Art, which questions the SUZANNE CHESSLER Special to the Jewish News Pho to by Dan iel Lippitt Photo by Joan Marcus I t may not be usual to enter a theater focused on performance art and leave discussing fine art, but ...…