…Insight Remember When • • From the pages of the Jewish News from this week 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago. rini– mvakift:Aft,Aav2ct.X\ NANA \ 1A„ . B'nai B'rith celebrates its 150th I anniversary with many programs and events throughout the community. yeamtwol atvakvargatussw,agm,;aQt.m„----,-- _Jewish Home for Aged resident Jack Feig, 102, attends a three-day camp- ing program at the Butzel Conference Center in Ortonville. 1 973 Sec...…
…p r esenting... Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., talks with Moshe Rain, Israel s consul general for the Midwest, and jCCouncirs Allan Gale, who arranged the recent meeting. bered Micki Grossman, a longtime friend, Council volunteer and colleague for five years in the mid-to-late 1990s. "Everyone wanted to introduce Allan Gale to some young woman. He was very endearing. He has always been high-energy and has taken his job seri- ously. He is always c...…
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…Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Dry Bones Slap On The Wrist C ongress and the White House are moving to enact the Syria Accountability Act, which is intended, it says, "to halt Syrian support for terrorism, end its occupation of Lebanon, stop its development of weapons of mass destruction, cease its illegal importa- tion of Iraqi oil, and hold Syria accountable for its role in the Middle East, an...…
…OTHER VIEWS Arafat's Shoes Ann Arbor n 1968, Yasser Arafat assumed control of what would become the most powerful terrorist organization on earth. He had already learned his craft over the past four years since the founding of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1964 under the tutelage of his Soviet handlers. He received training and funds for his enterprise, which he stated so eloquently to his followers as the overthrow of the S...…
…would take his place upon his death. There was never any doubt that Arafat would never willingly relin- quish power to anyone as long as he lives. This fact has been reiterated over the years in the politics of Palestinian command and control. Leaders of the groups who answer to Arafat have jockeyed over the years to be close to him, to be seen with him and to be seen by the Arab world, in the Arab press and the world to be agreeing with him. ...…
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…Simchat Torah At-A-Glance ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM AppleTree Editor The Holiday: Simchat Torah, or "Rejoicing with the Torah." When:The 23rd of Tishrei. This year, Simchat Torah begins Saturday night, Oct. 18, and is celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 19. What It Celebrates: This holiday marks the time we complete the read- ing of the Torah. How We Celebrate: On Simchat Torah, we read the last Torah portion, VeZot HaBerachah, and will begin reading ...…
…in online AppleTree Are You Puzzled? JN Digest ) Selected news and feature stories from the Detroit Jewish News. wvvvv.detroitjevvishnews.cominevvs - ) Back In Time Look for Alexis P. Rubin's "This Month in Jewish History" for October. Raise The Flag Have fun finding these Simchat Torah words. vvwvv.detroitjewishnews.com ) What's Eating Harry Kirsbaum? ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM AppleTree Editor www.detroitjevvishnews.conilopinion jew...…
…LEXUS "03 CLOSEOUT Tour Israel On Internet A new Web site allows children to see everyday life in a "vibrant Israel." Washington Jewish Week II asbarah needs to start somewhere, says Guy Shadmi, the Embassy of Isr a . el's public affairs offi- cer. With the recent formal launch of a new embassy Web site, hasbarah — loosely translated as public relations — is beginning with children. Two years in the making, the col- orful, animated site ...…
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…INSIDE: Community Calendar 42 Mazel Toy! 46 The eBay Way Educator helps nonprofits, individuals "turn trash into cash" with online auctions. ALAN STAMM Special to the Jewish News D onna Klein calls herself a teacher, but concedes she sounds like a preacher. "I'm definitely an evangelist for eBay," said the Birmingham educator, who spends up to 50 hours a week on activities involving online auctions. She uses Internet selling skills t...…
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…Russian Roots Remembering Babi Yar Local Russian Jews mark 60th anniversary of the liberation of Kiev. LEV PARANSKY Special to the Jewish News N 200,000 people. The killings lasted 778 days and ended only with the liberation of Kiev by Soviet troops on Nov. 5, 1943. Babi Yar has become a symbol of the tragedy of the European Jews. It is not by chance that some lines from the well-known Russian poem by Yevgeny Yevtushenko devoted to Babi ...…
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…UN • • Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Water Gatherer by Monte Nagler, Arts & Entertainment; Yehuda Bauer, Education; Sylvia and Saul Waldman, Benefits; Detroit Public Librar}4 Clubs & Affiliates. SHABBAT SHALOM Adat Shalom Synagogue — Saturday, October 18. Rabbi Harvey Meirovich, dean, rabbinical school, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, speaks on "Judaism From Creation to History to Redemption" on Shabbat morning, follo...…
…SENIORS Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council and Center- BASCC — Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Home Care and Housing Fair includes representatives from housing facilities and in-home care agencies, audiology, glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol testing, and presentations on long-term care insur- ance and prescription drug interac- tions. 2121 Midvale, Birmingham. RSVP by Oct. 16 for $2 box lunch. (248) 203-5270. SINGLES Mosai...…
…Com muni ty Calendar Shalom Synagogue. (248) 548-3663. Camp Mak-A-Dream — Thursday, Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m. Cookies N'Dreams includes cookies from local bakeries, simple dinner fare, children's enter- tainment and activities to benefit cost-free camp for children and young adults with cancer. $55 adults, chil- dren under 17 pay their age. (248) 539-9970. Forgotten Harvest — Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Comedy Night 2003, cele- brating 13 Years of Act...…
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…Community HEADPIECE TRUNK SHOWING Friday, November 7th & Saturday, November 8th please call for an appointment Maze! Toy! straws BRIDAL GALLERY 33316 Grand River Ave/Downtown Farmington appointment preferred New Arrivals 248/474/3131 Craig Singer M.D. Certified Mohel 17nto Traditional bris entrusted to the hands of a pediatrician. Sept. home: 248-626-6868 pager: 248-317-0417 website www.brismd.com Alden Andre Shipman CANTOR SA...…
…Founder of Country Day Women's Issues C :- b Majoring in Theoretical Math at MIT Loves classic movies from the '50s opera in the shower Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tiffany Jae Holland, daughter of Tania and Dr. Gary Holland, will read from the Torah on the occasion of her bat mitzvah Friday, Oct. 17, at Temple Israel. She is the sister of Alexander and Brian. Her proud grandparents are /vIodesta Urena and William Holland. She is also the grandchild...…
…Communit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Time to take a closer look at your health. Mazel Toy! Engagements Curves 30-minute fitness, commonsense weight loss program can also help diminish the risk of breast cancer. If you join the week of October 20 thru 26 and bring proof of your current mammogram, we'll waive the service fee. CARR—ERDOS Curves 33 The power to amaze yourself.— www.curvesinternationaLcorn 248-244-9030 248-336-9030 248...…
…TACORI MEET THE REPRESENTATIVE AND SEE THE COMPLETE SELECTION IN OUR STORE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH Weddings CORIVIAN-SPARAGO A my Corman and Evan Sparago were recently married at Temple Shir Shalom. Officiating at the ceremony were Rabbi Dannel Schwartz and cantorial soloist Penny Styer. Amy is the daughter of Sharon and Richard Maddin and Michael and Carol Corman of West Bloomfield. The groom is the son of Martin and Sue Sparago of ...…
…Community Mazel Toy! THE LACE COLLECTION • ;f:1 1,,, f` , Weddings DOSS-OLIVERIO 7 , David Wachier & Sons ceFc ~ ara Goss and Matthew Oliverio were recently married at II Posto in Southfield. Rabbi Harold Loss and Cantor Harold Orbach of Temple Israel offici- ated. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Goss of West Bloomfield. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin L. Oilverio of Bridgeport, W. Va. Dr. Angie Gos...…
…Atonement Service 54 Synagogue Listings 59 Torah Portion 61 Helping Hands Para-chaplain volunteers make connections with seniors. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN StaffWriter A new breed of volunteers is appear- ing among the visitors to Jewish residents living in non-Jewish care facilities throughout the tri-county area. "With hundreds and hundreds of Jewish residents living in non-Jewish settings, the para-chaplain has become the right han...…
…Spirituality COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT FARMINGTON HILLS MICHIGAN PARA—CHAPLAIN on page 51 The Courtyard by Marriott Farmington Hills, Michigan would like to be your hotel of choice for all your special occasions. • Banquet Facility up to 175 • Business Center with Complimentary High-Speed Internet • Indoor Pool and Whirlpool • Fitness Center on-site • Guest Laundry Special weekend rates 169.00* 31525 W 12 Mile Farmington Hills 248.553.00...…
…Which line of credit is better? Choose ONE. Menorah House volunteer Helen Maltz of Oak Park lights candles at a pre- Shabbat service, while Brian Saks of Oak Park and Menorah House resident Phil Ruskin look on. a chaplain has helped him personally. "It has helped build confidence in me. Being involved helps build communica- tion and leadership skills. And this is a volunteer position that can be done at my convenience," he said, an importa...…
…AT Spirituality Amat \-\>s ( gri. *WA.... Greater Detroit Council Donor Luncheon Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 Noon Featuring N e Mi c ae l Cantorial Assistant at Temple Israel Atonement Service Adat Shalom Synagogue • 29901 Middlebelt Road • Farmington Hills $25 Luncheon Couvert Evelyn Noveck - President Charlotte Edeiheit - Chairperson For reservations call 248 - 967 - 4750 by October 27"' 248.356.6000 wwwJoecornellcorri ...…
…R Kabbalah Scholar Leads Study "Kabbalah and Mysticism" will be taught by Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg at the Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center. Classes will meet Sundays, Oct. 26- Dec. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, Oct. 22-Dec. 17, 8:30- 9:30 p.m. To register or for information, call the Torah Center, (248) 855-6170. 4 44.,:RNV Lecture On History Of Library Branches Jim Evenhuis, former assistant director for Branch Services at ...…
…Spirituality Why is it so difficult to bring up the idea of a senior community? In a word, dignity How do you tell your mom (or dad, or aunt, or grandparent) that you think it might be time for them to move into a senior living community? Will they be insulted, will they "resent me," or will you just feel guilty? At Sunrise Senior Living, preserving dignity is one of our Principles of Service. It's what has driven us for over 20 years. Toda...…
…the membership dinner. Marcia Tanzman, membership vice president, will be assisted by the follow- ing committee members: Ann Barth, Marilyn Cohen, Perlyn Ellison, Anita Epstein, Johnie Galens, Gladys Goldsmith, Esther Hammer, Bess Lipson, Linda Lublin, Dorothy Mazer, Ellen Racusin, Helene Robbins, Marilyn Rosner, Tibie Rudofsky, Vicki Salinger and Shari Zemmol. Mail reservations to Beth Shalom Sisterhood, 14701 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237. ...…
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…Synagogues CONSERVATIVE 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 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m., 7:30 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 am., 6 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. Shemini Atzeret, Saturday, Oct., 18, 9 a.m. Yizkor during services ; Havdalah 7 p.m.; hakafot 7:30 p.m. Simchat Torah: Sunday, Oct. 19, 9 ...…
…• ■ Spirituality TEMPLE BETH EL 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township, 48301, (248) 851- 1100. Rabbis: Daniel B. Syme, David Scott Castiglione. Cantor: David Montefiore. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Friday, conse- cration service. Saturday b'nai mitzvah of Ryan Alexander Brand, son of Gregory and Gina Brand; Joseph Eli Roberts, son of Scott and Judy Robert's. Sunday, Yizkor and dedication of memorial plaqu...…
…Torah Portion METROPOLITAN DETROIT CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT VISITING SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM If You Seldom Go To Shul: Join The Party This Weekend! expressed the joy inherent in Jewish life. Immediately following Sukkot, we celebrate another short holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In the Torah, God commands the Jewish people to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to celebrate the three major holidays — Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot — together. (We...…
…Cover Story Treasures SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer S Holocaust-era Torah crowns recovered from the rubble of a German synagogue mark their first Simchat Torah in America. wo ornate silver crowns, each with five small bells and topped with a roaring lion, will adorn a Torah that will be danced and marched this Simchat Torah, beginning at sundown Saturday, Oct. 18. The cherished family heirlooms, newly arrived in America, endure...…
…David Simkovitz, foreground, holds the crowns in the courtyard of a synagogue in Georgensgmuend, Germany. Behind him are historian Birgit Zuge, Jon Simkovitz, historian Ralf Rossmeissl, Daniel Simkovitz and Julie Simkovitz. Simkovitzes using the rimonim is a real joy. "Every time Julie and I get hagbah and gelikth (lifting and dressing the Torah after its Shabbat reading) and we get to put the crowns on, it's a double honor." The hope is for ...…
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…Health "The latest in digital imaging" Special Gift A son makes sure his father stays in his life. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News IV hen 11-year-old Brianna Kovan needed to write a paper in her Okemos, Mich., school about "heroes," the assignment was easy. She wrote how her father donated bone marrow to try to save her uncle's life and, 10 years later, donated one of his kidneys to improve her grandfa- ther's quality of life. B...…
…Food For All Yad Ezra volunteers get to work after a successful food drive. T hree days after the Yom Kippur fast concluded, about two dozen volun- teers converged on Yad Ezra in Berkley to help sort more than 16,000 pounds of canned and packaged food received so far in the kosher food pantry's annual food drive. Some 25 local synagogues, Jewish schools and other community agencies participated in the Yom Kippur project to assist Yad Ezra's...…
…Undenwitten by `School of Rock's' Jack Black 72 `Weather Underground' Screens at DFT 78 Giving Shabbat A Jazzy Twist 86 a gtaeoraut got tram the MASCO CCoperation Foundation hem of Arno ph Stein yir, Sttotitan tioinick k is_: I Confor '14.Mettl °IWO ratan . mile1 2004 Aril -0%1 0i ti_4':011. 0incifiti , . cistinription* id the ilfh0f1 JET's 2003-2004 season opens with two comedies, followed by a thriller and a beloved music...…
…Best Bets OUT OF HOLLYWOOD In 1910, the 12-year-old Erich Wolfgang Korngold created a musical sensation when his ballet, Der Schneemann ("The Snowman"), premiered at the Viennese Cou.rt Opera M a command performance for Emperor Franz Josef. "The boy has so much tal- ent that he could easily give vs some and still have enough left for himself," said Giacomo Puccini, the com- poser of La Boheme and other blockbuster operas. But instead of beco...…
…Prime Steaks, Chops & Seafood at Detroit's new Max M. Fisher Music Center. (313) 576-5111. The Oakland Theatre Guild pres- ents The Wizard of Oz, whose cast includes Stephen Sussman as the Tin Man and Evan Ross as the Cowardly Lion, 7:30 Fridays, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26 at the Starlight Theater at Summit Place Mall. $11- $14. (248) 335-1788. THE ART SCENE Ferndale's Lemberg Gallery hosts From Here to The...…
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…of Nicholson's memorable restaurant scene in Five Easy Pieces in which he orders a chicken salad sandwich: "Hold the chicken salad." Of School of Rock, Black said, "This is my crowning achievement, my run for the border. This is my chance for the time capsule. You want to make a mark. You always think they'll move on to the next funny guy. For this movie, the planets lined up." Black wrote a lot of the music, including tunes he introduces in t...…
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…Complimentary Shuttle Service to the Fisher Theatre Mamma Mia performances Now through November 15th Perfect Pair Balfour Concert hosts comedian, musician. SUZANNE CHESSLER Special to the Jewish News A concert singer who has per- formed cantorial music for theater and film and a standup comic who has appeared in plays and films bring their one-man acts to Michigan for the 70th annual Balfour Celebration Concert. Paul Zim, whose singing ...…
