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…• remember 9/11 as if it happened yesterday. I never thought something like that could happen here. Thankfully, we had leaders like Rudy Giuliani, George Pataki and President Bush to take strong and decisive action. matters because our country and my family's security are at stake. Like most Democrats, I disagree with President Bush on a lot of issues, but he was right to act quickly and decisively after we were attacked. That's what really...…
…LETTERS Elect Kerry President . Kerry And Equal Rights With less than one week to the election, I am becoming more and more dis- traught about the articles and letters in tile Jewish News defending.the re-elec- tion of President George W Bush. The issues of greatest concern to me both as an American and as a Jewish woman have to do with: • the selection of judges, particularly to the Supreme Court, • statements in newspapers and on radio an...…
…CELEBRATE OUR Day Schools Resonate As head of Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit, I read Robert Sklar's Editor's Notebook "Beyond the Euphoria" (Oct. 15, page 5) with inter- est. It was no surprise to me that the esti- mated cost of sending a child to a day school through high school costs an estimated $200,000. The cost of edu- cating a child increases every year. At Hillel Day School, tuition does not cover the cost of educating eac...…
…Wooden Acres Camp: A Child's Place to Become a Shinin Star . By: Lissa Greenberg In January 2003 with no more than a hope, prayer and dream, Linda and Harvey Finkelberg opened up their own private Jewish Camp. "In today's camping world most people buy existing camps, they don't start from scratch," says David Miller, long-time camp director. He continues on to say, "If anyone can start a camp and make it work by setting a standard of excell...…
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…Wag WnE'g Politically Gifted T he most fitting and coveted 18th birthday gift that the politically involved Daniel Wolf of Bloomfield Township will receive this year, won't come wrapped with a. bow. Instead, it will be found behind a partition in his local precinct, where he will, for the first time, have the opportunity to exercise SHELLI his right to vote. LIEBMAN "I don't believe it is any coincidence DORFMAN that my birthday falls on El...…
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…Loud I Clear or months, presidential can those who responded would vote for Sen. Kerry, compared to 24 percent didates have slogged neck- for President Bush, 3 percent for and-neck through stump speeches, primaries and conventions Ralph Nader and 5 percent unde- cided, with three percentage points — toward an election night that margin of error. might turn into a photo finish. Although it has polarized the While the overall race is nation, ...…
…Local Jewish voices resound in both residential cam di ns. Joining Kerry's National Team R fight after the president's State of the Union address in January, Justin Segall turned to a friend and said, "This country can't have four more years of Bush. We need to work for John Kerry." Segall, 21, a senior majoring in political science at Duke UniVersity in North Carolina, began his political journey by working locally for the Kerry campaign. ...…
…Cover Story Budding Democratic Politician? T ordana Hoffman, 11, would love to vote in this IP year's presidential election. She's a Kerry kid all the way. She's gotten so energized by this election that she created her own lawn sign in pastel crayon, with some assistance from her brother Jonah, 10. The message is that Sen. Kerry is the right choice, while President Bush is obviously the wrong choice. "I don't like Bush, but I do like Texas,...…
…Analysis sarah and harry Laker memorial scholar in residence weekend frida y Tough Victory 11.12.04 Sharon wins a vote in the Knesset, but may end up losing his government. LESLIE SUSSER Jewish Telegraphic Agency simply are looking for a way to delay the disengagement plan indefinitely and accused them of planning a putsch against him. Things came to a head in the last hour before the vote. The National Religious Party, which is part o...…
…Metro TOUGH VICTORY from page 22 with a split Likud, Sharon may try to take his portion of the party into an electoral alliance with Labor and the centrist Shinui Party. Advocates of this potential scenario — called the "Big Bang" of Israeli politics — argue that it would create a centrist alignment more accurately reflecting the will of the Israeli electorate than does the current political arrangement. The game plan of Netanyahu, a for- me...…
…Celebration Of Learning Public officials and the community unite to fete Yeshiva's 90th anniversary. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN StaffWriter D uring the week prior to the presidential election, a dais comprised of Democrats and Republicans coming together for a pure- ly apolitical cause was noticeable. To this mix, add 2,272 guests coming from varying walks of life and religious streams to celebrate the. 90th anniversary of Yeshiva Beth Yehuda...…
…V. ‘' tkw , `Righteous Democrat' Vote for Bush and a Democratic Congress, says Mayor Koch. HARRY KIRS BAUM Staff Writer A s the mayor of the Big Apple from 1978 to 1989, Ed Koch said he led the Democratic Party in New York City to the moderate center, and President Bill Clinton took the party in the same direction on the national level. "Now it's back in the hands of the McGovernites, and it's shameful that the party has deteriorated," h...…
…will enefit o Comm Supre e Court The next president will almost certainly appoint 2-4 Supreme Court Justices. Under Bush a right wing Supreme Court could negatively affect our children's and grandchildren's lives for generations. • Stem Cell Research Unlike Bush, Kerry will not allow his personal beliefs to influ- ence domestic policy. His full support of embryonic stem cell research could well benefit those with Alzheimer's, Diabetes and...…
…Noah Not Needed Flood at Temple Emanu-El doesn't halt activities. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN SteqfWriter W hen Rabbi Joseph Klein spoke to his synagogue's executive committee earlier this month, he mentioned the weekly Torah portion, "Noah," in a new con- text. "When Rabbi Klein said, 'the spririgs opened from underground and leapt forth,' he was connecting the portion with the flood we had in the synagogue on Oct. 1," said Susan Kirschner, T...…
…o 1 know John Kerry or Israel? or us, John Kerry is family. His brother Cameron married our daughter, Kathy. Cam and Kathy are raising two beautiful daughters. Cam is part of our community, a Jew-by-choice, a member of Temple Israel in Boston. Others may talk about John Kerry, but we know him. We know him from family Bat Mitzvahs and baby namings. We've joined him on the bimah at Temple. And we've talked about many things, for twenty years...…
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…Who is supporting George W. Bush? Advisory Committee: Edward C. Levy, Jr. • Spencer Partrich • Marc Shulman • Shelly Goodman Taub • Linda Stulberg • Michael Stein Mark Adler • S. Evan. Weiner • Richard. Blumenstein • Harold Blumenstein.• Buzz Silverman • Eugene Applebaum Alex Goldis • Paul & Marlene Borman • Larry Jackier • Bill and Karen Davidson • David & Terry Kahan Jane & Larry Sherman • Harold Berry • Bryce Sandler • Moe Freedman • Harv...…
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…County Encounter Spector tries to unseat 16th District Oakland commissioner. udgeting and decreasing rev- enues are the two major issues facing Oakland County, says Karen Spector, the Democratic con- tender for the 16th District seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The district covers the city of Orchard Lake and parts of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield townships. "We must scrutinize every- aspect of the budget so that there is ...…
…ey ion 2004 MCI MAXINE MCKIM WEST ROOMFIRD CLERK Because you deserve the best! Holy Matrimony! Jews join battle over ballot proposal to limit definition of marriage. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN permanently relationships that they didn't intend to include." Wolf, who is a Conservative Jew, has been actively working on both he wording of Proposal 2 may be short and simple, the Kerry-Edwards campaign and on but the reaction it has gener- defeati...…
…Kerry - Edwards Not Authorized By Any Candidate Or Committee "THE SECURITY OF ISRAEL IS PARAMOUNT, AND WE ARE AN ALLY AND WE AREA FRIEND AND WE HAVE A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP—MY COMMITMENT TO A SAFE AND SECURE JEWISH STATE IS UNWAVERING." "TOGETHER, YOU AND I WILL HELP RESTORE RESPECT FOR AMERICA IN THE WORLD AND REPAIR RELATION- SHIPS WITH OUR ALLIES TO HELP FIGHT THE WAR ON TERROR AND FINALLY BRING PEACE TO IRAQ." JOHN KERRY JOHN KERRY TH...…
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…STEVEN KAPLAN On Tuesday November 2, vote for MATRIMONY from page 34 for JUDGE OF THE 48TH DISTRICT COURT said. "People don't th ink there's much more to know about it other than it's usser [forbi dden]. The most vocal opponents are the least likely to have done any re ading or rea- soned investigation on the topic. Their goal is not t be current and informed, open an d responsive — but to be right." Cherrin said, "Those of us who see the ...…
…ALDO VAGNOZZI TO REPRESENT THE 37th DISTRICT IN THE MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. "Our Friend, Aldo Vagnozzi is running for re-election, for State Representative in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Aldo is a proven leader with experience and a record of putting people first. He will continue to uphold the ideals of our community. Remember ALDO VAGNOZZI when you vote in Farmington and Farmington Hills," Township Treasurer Foes clash ov...…
…Voting for John Kerry? Trim again Most Widely Read Jewish Newspaper Endorses President George W. Bush 14' JEWISH PRESS On the W Kerry's Record Senator Kerry called Yasser Arafat a "Statesman" and "Role Model." (The New War, by Senator John. Kerry) . ,41perica's Largest Independent Jewish Melly Neirspoper"' "...The choice Americans must make on November 2 should be an easy one. One can prattle about the significance of this or that diffe...…
…President Bush: As a candidate in 2000, then Governor Bush stated his priority: "I want everybody to know should I be president, Israel is going to be our friend, I'm going to stand by Israel." —Governor Bush, second presidential debate, October 11, 2000 Just 10 days into his Presidency, President Bush transformed his campaign promise into policy, declaring: "We're going to correct the imbalances of the previous administration on the Mide...…
…Courting America's Jews Political outreach mostly focused on Israel. RON KAMPEAS Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington, D.C. ike two surly dinner guests who won't let an argument go, President Bush and John Kerry won't get off topic when they take their case to American Jews: It's all Israel all the time. The prospect of swaying likely voters in a handful of battleground states has brought unprecedented attention to Jewish voters this elec- ...…
…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...…
…"Supporting the environment has been one of my top priorities. l will continue to work to 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. ...…
…World eryl Matthews fir CntirT shrifje Do you want a Full-Time Prosecutor or a Part-Time Municipal "Case Coordinator" as Your Next Circuit Court Judge? Big Apple Woes Compare the Record. JUDGE for yourself! NY Jewish survey finds stable numbers but growing poverty. THE CANDIDATES THE ISSUES CHERYL MATTHEWS MARY ELLEN BRENNAN NO Full-time attorney Circuit Court cases tried in the last 10 years Frequency practicing in Circuit Cour...…
…Jewish -organization. Furthermore, the survey found that congregational membership corresponds to Jewish engagement. For example, 43 percent of Conservative households that belong to a congregation light Shabbat candles, compared to 21 percent among those that are not synagogue members. Nonmembers often cite cost as a obsta- cle to synagogue membership. • Shifting religious affiliation: Since the 1991 survey, the percentage of New York Jews id...…
…Why is this election different from all other elections? • Four Questions: Who can you trust to keep America safe? Who can you trust to defeat global terrorism? Who can you trust to stand with Israel? Who can you trust to keep America's security decisions in American hands? • • • • "In each generation, enemies arise against us." Passover Hagadah 10/29 2004 46 Paid for by Re-Elect PAC, 1600 Normandy, Clawson, Michigan 48017. Harve...…
…Four Answers: We Trust President George W. Bush This year, the six voting members of our family have no choice but to vote for President Bush. Our f amily can trust President Bush in his efforts to keep America safe. He has done so since 9-11 by fighting terrorists in their nations before they come to ours. Senator Kerry has consistently voted against spending for stronger national defense and intelligence gathering, even after 9-11! He cal...…
…Word FOR $6 YEARS AND COUNTING, DEMOCRATS STAND WITH ISRAEL. "I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have faith in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it — not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of Our civilization." Federation Giving Is Down New York/JTA Private giving to North American Jewish federations declined by 12.5 percent last year, according to the Chronicle of Phila...…
…LBar g ent For State Representative COURTING Syria Relations Looking Up? Washington/JTA — U.S.-Syria relations may be taking a turn for the better, a top diplomat said. "We've had discus- sions in Damascus, and our own rela- tionship with Syria is not what we'd like it to be," a deputy secretary of state, Richard Armitage, said Monday in an interview with a Kuwaiti news agency. "We'd like it to be in better shape. There may be the beginnin...…
…"Israel should freeze settlement construction, dismantle unauthorized outposts, end the daily humiliation of the Palestinian people, and not prejudice final negotiations with the placements of walls and fences" — President George W. Bush (speaking at Whitehall Palace If i London, November 19 2003: wwwwbitehouse.gov ). John Kerry 20 Years of Standing with Us Supporting Israel in the Senate: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIP...…
…a Dm Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjevvishnews.com Dry Bones Doing Its Job. Not! AMERICA "WENT IN" I n 1950, to great fanfare, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) set up shop in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan and Lebanon. The agency was to provide help for the • . 700,000 or so Arabs who had left their homes in Israel when the Arab nations went to war to destroy the infant Jewish state. It was su...…
…PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Bush 52 . the coalition then forming to St. Paul/JTA confront Saddam Hussein. ebates are a chance for But Bush didn't budge: The the candidates to speak United States has vetoed eight without scripts and anti-Israel resolutions at the show what they truly believe. U.N. Security Council. With And in the first presidential that support, Israel effectively debate, Sen. John E Kerry D- destroyed many of the terrorist Mass.,...…
…STATE BALLOT DEBATE Yes On Proposal 2 I 'm voting for Proposal 2. Why? Because God wants me to. As a rabbi representing the val- ues of Torah Judaism, I must first spell out certain assumptions that underlie my position on this very sensitive issue. • I believe that God created the world. • I believe that He communicated how He wants us to live our lives through the Torah. • I believe in the eternal truth of that Torah. The Torah clearly an...…
…MARY ELLEN BRENNAN OAKLAND COUNTY LAWYERS ENDORSE MARY ELLEN BRENNAN FOR OAKLAND CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE Dear Voters, the voters of Oakland County v4 elect - ivision. As experi November 2nd, what it On udge for Oakland Circuit Court's Family D new) enced lawyers, some of whom are retired Judges, we know a takes to be a good Judge. has the intelligence, experience, and, temperament to be an excellent Judge. Mary Mary Ellen the B...…
…Integrity Fairness Experience • Assistant Attorney General of the United States for Legal Policy • US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan • Michigan Court of Appeals Judge • Supreme Court Justice "The first function of government is protecting people from violent criminals; everything else comes after that." Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman "Justice Markman has shown over the years that he understands judicial balance and in...…
…L r -) TCDagel iCIEASE "One of my patients, who is paralyzed, needed an ultrasound on her kidney," Diskin said. "I arranged for the ultrasound to come to her home." Adult Primary Care is one of three independent nurse practitioner offices in Michigan. More frequent- ly, nurse practitioners work as part of a physician's office. Because Diskin's practice also works with Dr. Barbara Cingel and Dr. Larry Dell, she and her co- workers can write ...…
…munication between the supervised individ- School of Metropolitan Detroit. The Diskins are ual and a licensed health professional ..." and .2 active members of Congregation B'nai Moshe. "The availability of a licensed health profes- "My father and husband were both very sional on a regularly scheduled basis to encouraging when I started this practice," review the practice of the supervised individ- Diskin said. "I loved the practice I was at —...…
