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November 08, 1991 • Page Image 105

…Il The Jewish News and Jewish Experiences for Families present Can I Just Sit on Santa's Knee? (and other important December questions) A conversation with Ron Wolfson for parents Author of The Art of Jewish Living Series including books on Passover, Shabbat, and most currently Chanukah Ungar Klein Janice Tammy Klein and bie Zucker, Lauren Snider- Joel Martin Ungar were mar- man, Rena Glaser and ried recently at Temple Israel Audrey Kauf...…

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…ON CAMPUS WOODARD INTERNATIONAL 1"'"1"."°"'Imi (Formerly Vivane Woodard) A 32-year-old Proven Skin Care Co. offers NETWORK MARKETING At Its Best! • Up to 68% Return • All Bonuses Paid on Retail • Low Entry Fee • Work From Your Home Nutritional Weight Control - NO DIETS: TECH NI TRIM 6020 W. Maple Road, Suite 501, West Bloomfield 932-0202 All Natural, Herbal Formula for Temporary Relief of Pain: TECH NO PAIN Carol Cowley 674-3597 ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 107

…OVorthvsZod Yeurelerc5 SILVERWARE CHINA AND CRYSTAL SALE West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Sixth Annual Hillel Foundations Reach Out KIDS' COLLECTOR SHOW Jewish students at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan Dearborn campus are being sought for interviews to learn about the quality of ex- perience of students at cam- puses where Jews are a distinct minority. The B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations of Metropolitan ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 108

…I BIRTHS CLASS ROOM Bellini Juvenile Designer Furniture will transform the ordinary bedroom into a Class Room. Create an environment for your child that reflects timeless luxury, safety and beauty in juvenile furnishings. t t. Bellini. The Ultimate expression in child care. aEL L. IN/ 1875 S. WOODWARD • BIRMINGHAM 48011 1 Block North of 14 Mile 644-0525 Where Kids Come First! PARTY KITCHEN 5999 JUMBO HIDE 'N SLIDE 74 99 Good thru...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 109

…REAL ESTATE UPDATE 3 DAYS ONLY 30% OFF Ray A. Fox, Licensed Realtor on JUNE 16 — Mr. and Mrs. Shaul Engelsberg (Helen Schuraytz) of Baltimore, Md., are happy to announce the birth of their son, Mayer Aryeh. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Engelsberg (Miriam Cashdan) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Irving Schuraytz (Aline Heisler) of Detroit. Great- grandmothers are Mrs. Shael Cashdan (Yitta) of London, England, and Mrs. David Heisl...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 110

…WE SHIP FURNITURE N/fercedes Benz Matining owe 6453 FARMINGTON ROAD W. BLOOMFIELD 855-5822 1992 190 E 2523 W. MAPLE (at CRANBROOK) BLOOMFIELD HILLS Demonstrator Sale 433-3070 Mo nth 2717 WOODWARD AVE. (JUST N. OF CATALPA) BERKLEY 1992 Mercedes "SL" Convertible 995 00 FALL SPECIAL: 542-2500 Per Month 'To determine total lease payment, multiply stated monthly payment by term shown. Down payment of $3,000 down on 190 E and 300 E, $6...…

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…LOCAL NEWS Physician's Physical Therapy Services, P.C. Accountant's Unit Holds Seminar It's now the ultimate in security. ■ OCCUPATIONAL & SPEECH THERAPY ■ CERTIFIED COUNSELING ■ SPORTS INJURY REHAB ■ TMJ THERAPY ■ HAND THERAPY ■ STROKE THERAPY Only Vigilante Security has the ultimate in business or home security: the FastLink' Radio System. IKNEE, SHOULDER, ANKLE REHAB INCLOSED HEAD INJURY THERAPY Signals are transmitted by radio if...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 112

…I SINGLE LIFE SEE OR CALL AL KLINE TODAY!!!! And SmartLease A New 1992 CADILLAC Sedan Deville New Horizons Plans Events $ 4 5 6 6 - x x ,/$360 - X A 31\64 OmNrg * N ToHs* * 3 60 m 4 A M 0%0 Down 1 % Down s $16.450.56. •First month's lease payment of $456.96 plus $475 refundable security deposit for a total of $931.96 due at lease signing. Total of monthly payments is due at lease signing. Total of monthly '• First month's lease payme...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 113

…"""'"I NEWS * * • * * * Ztuba: a Jewish Marriage CHAZ WILL BE HERE Fri. & Sat., Nov. 8 & 9 Abie Nathan Comes To Court Tel Aviv (JTA) — Peace ac- tivist Abie Nathan, serving an 18-month prison sentence for meeting with Yassir Arafat and other leaders of the Palestine Liberation Organization in June, was brought in handcuffs from Ma'asiyahu Prison to Tel Aviv Magistrates Court for a resumption of his trial for earlier meetings he held w...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 114

…TENTH ANNUAL RICHARD C. HERTZ INSTITUTE REFORM JUDAISM ON ESTABLISHED BY ELLIN ARDEN LAWSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF HER FATHER AND MOTHER, MANUEL E. AND SELMA E. ARDEN PROFESSOR ELLEN M. UNIANSKY SCHOLAR, AUTHOR, LECTURER Photo by Linda Solomon "REFORM JUDAISM: A JEWISH WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE" Friday Evening, November 15 at 8:00 "FINDING GOD: WHAT OUR FOREMOTHERS CAN TEACH US" Saturday Morning, November 16 at 9:30 A TORAH CONVOCATION: "THE...…

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…I NEWS ❑ Suspenders Europe Owes Says Judge Brussels (JTA) — Europe, waxing rich and powerful as it moves toward economic and political integration, owes the Jewish people a debt for the wrongs done them over the centuries on European soil, according to an Israeli judge. Foremost among its obligations is to "help safeguard the homeland of the Jewish people, the state of Israel," Judge Hadassah Ben-Itto said in her address before the Internat...…

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…I NEWS Immimm" Craniwooli Schools INNI•s• Sunday, November 17 011E1N 1 pall. — 4 pm. • . • Please call our Admissions Office at HOUSE Grades JK thru 12 (313) 645-3610 for more information CRANBROOK SCHOOLS 500 Lone Pine Road, P.O. Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0801 (313) 645-3610 Cranbrouk Schools admits students of any race, color religion and national or ethnic origin. "Experience Excellence in Education" An Ounce Of Pr...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 117

…Attention Small Business And Practice Owners: You Can Arafat Hints At Terror Wave Rome (JTA) — Yassir Arafat hinted at a new wave of Arab terrorism against American and European targets if the Madrid peace conference ends in failure. That was how many inter- preted the Palestine Libera- tion Organization chief's remarks in an interview published Saturday in the daily Corriere della Sera. He was clearly not optimistic about the outcome of th...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 118

…NEWS lomm•••• EASY ON YOUR BUDGET! YAD EZRA Tough on Storage Problems! feeding the .lew/Wi fixigry 30" High (9" Depth) Unit ONLY $29.99 EACH 2 FOR ONLY BUY A CASE OF FOOD! $49.99 Use this coupon to help feed the Jewish hungry. YAD EZRA will use your donations to purchase cases of food and distribute them to our neighbors in need. MEI MN M =- MOM EMI NMI NM MIMI IMO IMMO IMIN MEM 68" High (9" Depth) Unit ONLY $39.99 EACH 3 F...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 119

…EPSON - BLACK LABEL - PRODIGY PREMIER - ALPS 0 Come in and view our dramatic displays. We have a fabric just for you, for all your decorating needs. And if you like, we'll follow through and recover your furniture, create your special window and bed treatments . . . and much more. You'll be pleased with our service, selection and quality. FABRIQUE 750 S. Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 644-6505 Also: 5834 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 419-882-18...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 120

…ARNIE'S Sunday, Nov. 10 11:00.4:00 CENTER TIRE at SERVICE .Z• FREE CIDER & DONUTS WRANGLER P- METRIC RADIAL OWL ANNIVERSARY 79.88 SALE MIJIMtnerican Corored Treat:111a )Varronty Cenarsel by Traacillla Warranty 155R13 $30.95 531.95 165813 175/70R13 $34.95 Btackwall. $26.95 $29.95 Pi.-- 155R12 P185/80913 $38.95 P185/75814 538.95 P195/75R14 $39.95 P205/75914 540.95 185/70R13 $35.95 185/701114 $36.95 S•Speed Rat. P205/75R15 P2...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 121

…• THE JEWISH NEWS Professional Directory Social Workers Hypnosis & Psychic Readings Private & Group done by popular psychic ... Peggy Lisnik. Call for an appt. 7373630 at WHY WEIGHT LOSS CENTER Podiatrists Physician and Surgeon Of The Foot and Ankle 33130 West 12 Mile (Near Crowley's) Farmington Hills 553-4040 FOOT SPECIALISTS ASSOC., P.C. Dr. Myron J. Bakst, D.P.M. Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery 6161 Orchard Lake R...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 122

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE''' . How To Advertise To advertise to almost everyone in our com- munity in this amazing classified section, simply call 354-5959 by noon on Tuesday. These advertisements may be charged over the phone to your MasterCard or Visa credit cards or you may mail in your ad with a check to The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034. We cannot bill for these ads. Our classified "liners" cost 95' per word; th...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 123

…[AMAZING MARKETPLACE More Personals on Next Page. PEOPLE CONNECTOR EMPLOYMENT WANTED ADVANTAGE CLEANING for the best in residential service. Bonded. Pat, 549- 4536. A MODERN Maid's motto - We'll pick up the rugs, clean out the sinks, we'll do our job even if it stinks - For the lowest cost and best Home Cleaning call 547-4003 - BABYSITTER. SOUTHFIELD, Oak Park. All hours. References. Trans- portation. Call Cherie 661- 8331. CLEANING LA...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 124

…People Connector-Voice Connector PEOPLE CONNECTOR nor Die 'or a lasting relationship. Discover a meaningful relationship today! The ingenious People Connector • Voice sitive, attractive, not afraid of corn- mitment. Seeks sincere relationship Connector service gives you two ways to with fun-loving woman with same fc 6 contact that special someone, by letters and 1, sharp, witty sense of humor. Witty, attractive, creative, DJF, who 4 telepho...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 125

…!AMAZING MARKETPLACE 1-1-' PEOPLE CONNECTOR EMPLOYMENT ATTENTION PEOPLE CONNECTOR ADVERTISERS COUNTER SALES HELP Needed for exciting deli/catering com- pany opening soon in Royal Oak. Apply in person Mon., Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Even if you haven't placed your own free Voice Connector "talking personal" yet on our voice mail system, don't forget to CHECK YOUR MAIL BOX! Messages to you (based on your written ad) may be there! To find ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 126

…I--- AMAZING MARKETPLACE HEALTH CARE SERVICES HOUSEHOLD GOODS HOME CARE SERVICES FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE 968-7602 Temporary Health Care Services offers Nurses, Therapists, Nurses Aides, or Home Helpers • Caring Professionals • Reliable, Insured, Bonded • 24 Hour coverage • Reasonable rates 0 QUAD RAMPS INSTITUTE West Bloomfield OUR CLASSIFIED ADS GET FAST RESULTS SALE Contemporary furniture HOUSEHOLD GOODS Living room, kitchen, ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 127

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE HOUSEHOLD GOODS YANKEE CONSIGNMENTS AND ESTATE SALES • Furniture • Appliances • Decor Pick-up and Delivery Available 31578 GRAND RIVER FARMINGTON 471.0320 BUYING! Gold, Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry, Watches, Sterling, Costume Jewelry, Lali- que, Steuben, Galle, Tiffany, Oriental Rugs, ?-s.d quality furniture. Consignments Welcome TOP PRICES PAID! 855-9653 , ENTERTAINMENT elV tlai)c, <Yerfe ww■ "From the tip of y...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 128

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING ROSE APPLIANCE REPAIR Interior & Exterior Repairs Licensed — Insured. Excellent Guarantee. Experienced Professionals. Lowest Prices. Estimates Over Phone. EXPERIENCED IN•HOME SERVICE A C W INC. Low Rates All Makes & Models Servicing 7 Days Grosse Pointe 778.3670 Heating, air condi- tioning, installation, and repair. 366-5322 PAINTING BY SAM BARON TV & VCR REPAIR PETE'S PAINTING...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 129

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE SERVICES PAINTING "All Minor Home Repairs" •Drywall Repair • Carpentry All Insurance Work Accepted Low Prices / Licensed / 15 Years in Business "The Best" — Ask Our Customers, 1'EVE/JEFF LEVINE 355.204V 1 Aluminum & Vinyl & Custom Trim RE-ROOFING SPECIALISTS Aluminum Awnings & Enclosures S 1412 N. WOODWARD ROYAL OAK, MI 48067 542-2609 356-2110 Licensed Fully insured Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 130

…I AMAZING MARKETPLACE - SERVICES REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION • Custom Cabinetry • Replacement Windows • Insured • Work Guaranteed • Free Estimate COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS JUST ONE CALL WE DO IT ALL!! • • • • • RANDALL HARBERT Licensed Builder Insurance claims AARP discounts Free estimates Licensed & Insured 25 years' expe- rience KEEGO CONSTRUCTION CO. DANIEL MCCARNEY Associate HARBERT CONSTRUCTION CO. 313-626-4061 681...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 131

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE - SERVICES {:) Commercial RON GONTOVNIK PAINTING ❑ Residential NATE'S PLUMBING GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS Install water heater, disposal, sump pump, sewer cleaning. All plumbing repairs. Commercial and residential. New Installaton or Repair Interiors • Exteriors Commercial Residential Quality Work Free Estimate ❑ Bathrooms j Marble ❑ Foyers Cleaning j Kitchens 585-3614 (313) 566-8928 FREE Estimates-Call Matt Flas...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 132

…REAL ESTATE 12/LAHSER BIRMINGHAM Lincoln & Woodward Area RENTALS Two bedroom conve- nient to downtown SOUTHFIELD with central air, blinds, STANFORD TOWNHOUSES deluxe appliances, large closets and storage area. DESIGNED FOR FAMILY LIVING Traditionally West Bloomfield's Finest Rental Address • 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes 1,000 to 2,800 square feet • Private entries with remote operated attached garages • 24 hour attended gateh...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 133

…REAL ESTATE RENTALS B OULDER PARK ORCHARD Two bedroom, 2 both 1,500 sq. ft., carpet, blinds and carport. Luxurious suites. Utili- ty room in apt. Securi- ty. First floor available. CREEK APARTMENTS • Private Entrances • Washers & Dryers • 2 Spacious Bedrooms 32023 W. 14 Mile W. of Orchard Lake Rd. • 2 Full Baths 932-1409 • Carports • Cathedral Ceilings HIGHLAND TOWER APARTMENTS • Fireplaces • Security & Fire System Now available...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 134

…REAL ESTATE NORTHERN PROPERTIES FOR SALE UPPER PENINSULA WATERFRONT UP Forest Products company has a few exceptional surplus waterfront parcels for sale. Properties include 285 acres with spectacular frontage on Lake Superior, several parcels on pristine in- land lakes and an entire deepwater lake with 70 acres. Call (906) 892-8282 and ask for the Resource Manager 4 04006c N. OAK PARK OVEN SUN. 1-4 I WANT YOUR CONDO Farmington Hills ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 135

…I REAL ESTATE I 'NZ FOR SALE FRANKLIN RAVINE SETTING RALPH MANUEL ASSOCIATES • REALTORS OPEN SUN 2 5 - CUMBERLAND CONDO (S. of 11, E. of Inkster) Contemporary 2-3 bedroom condo with many custom built-ins. 3.5 baths, and a walk-out lower level with a terrific view. $3,000 mo. unfurnish- ed or $3,600 mo. furnished. KATHY WILSON 644-6700 MAX BROOCK, INC, REALTORS 26054 Summerdale — 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. 1st floor laun- dry room, a...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 136

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ROLLING OAKS CONTEMOPRARY Custom Features Galore Huge great room, den, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 21/2 baths, large al- mond kitchen, 2 zone heating & a/c, 14' walk-in master closet, Jacuzzi tub. Im- maculate move-in condition. Immediate occupancy. "Owner Will Pay Closing Costs" 352-4777 Days 661-3401 Eves-Weekends OPEN SUN 1-4 30503 KNIGHTON DR. FARMINGTON HILLS ROYAL OAK Take Advantage Of TODAY'S LOW INTE...…

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…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FREE Weekly list of proper- ties FOR SALE "Call Owner" with prices, descriptions, ad- dresses, owners' phone numbers, etc. HELP U SELL - - of Birmingham/Bloomfield 646-6670 OPEN SUN 1-5 3315 BUCKINGHAM N. off Lone Pine at Apple Valley, W. of Middlebelt Best $205,000 home in Bloomfield Hills schools. Completely redone with every amenity. 855-7776 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LOWEST RATES • 15 Year Fixed Rates • 8.5%-A...…

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…I REAL ESTATE I FOR SALE W. BLOOMFIELD Potomac Towne Open Sun 12-6 6240 Andrea Lane 15-Farmington Luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo with living room, dining room, kitchen, den, full finished base- ment, more. Bargain priced. $117,500. W. BLOOMFIELD Open Sot/Sun 2 5 - Royal Pt Sub 6088 Oak Trail Gorgeous! New custom contemporary 6700 sq. ft. includes walk-out. Quality throughout. Must see. $499,900. CENTURY 21 NORTHWESTERN Shirl...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 139

…REAL ESTATE The MICHIGAN FOR SALE 851-4100 GROUP REALTORS® WEST BLOOMFIELD — GLAMOROUS GEORGIAN COLONIAL! WEST BLOOMFIELD — THIS ONE IS A GEM On elevated treed lot has the finest of everything, marble floors, granite countertops in kitchen, magnificent crystal chandelier in 2 story foyer, state of art kitchen, lots of upgrades plus both baths have whirlpool tubs. $625,000 MI-47 Immaculate 4 bedroom, 21/2 bath Col- onial with huge master...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 140

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM! N. OAK PARK "Own Your Own Condo" Open Sun. 12-4 14750 Talbot MAPLE PLACE CONDO Three bedroom brick ranch, 2 car attached garage. New win- dows, carpet, paint and gutters. Partially finished basement. Owner motivated, will sacrifice. Maple & Drake. 1880 sq. ft. 2-3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, upper unit. Many upgrades. 547-7022 788-2808 A truly spacious, freshly decorated one bed- room one bat...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 141

…REAL ESTATE BEFORE YOU BUY!! HAVE A PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTION FOR SALE SANDY NORMAN $10,000,000 MAN Looking for one of the most successful peo- ple to represent you in buying or the sale of your home? Hire the best or hire the rest. BLOOMFIELD TWP. Pickering Rood — Three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ranch on half acre wooded lot. Bloomfield Hills schools/mailing. By owner. $163,900 855.7766 Days 424-9090 Eves/Weekends 682-7177 HUNTINGTON W...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 142

…REAL ESTATE OAK PARK WESTHAMPTON There's Hidden Money In Your Garage! Four bedroom brick ranch. Family room, finished basement, updated kitchen. Close to Pepper Elementary School. Over 1,500 sq. ft. 578,500. SELL IT FAST In Our Amazing Marketplace Two lots. One build- able with view of Up- per Long Lake, 2nd lot fronts lake. Bloom- field Hills Schools. Possible L/C. $249,900. total. MARILYN WARE 354-5959 - WEIR, MANUEL, SNYDER & RAN...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 143

…OBITUARIES WHAT IS P'TACH? Parents for Torah for All Children. "P'TACH," is a national non-profit organization which provides secular and Jewish education for children with learning disabilities who are enrolled in our schools. Before P'TACH existed, the doors of almost all day schools were indeed closed to children with all levels of learning disabilities, and the parents of these special children were often frustrated by a community that f...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 144

…OBITUARIES SAY IT WITH TREES The Members and Board of the ZIONIST ORGANIZATION. OF AMERICA, Metro Detroit District deeply mourn the loss of its former President and board-member DR. TED MANDELL, JEWISH NATIONAL FUND a dedicated, life-long Zionist and cham- pion of Israel, a proud Jew, a sensitive and compassionate human being. Our heartfelt condolences to his loving wife, Yvette, and Family. May His Memory Be for a Blessing. 18877 W. Ten...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 145

…6 6 We're both 65 and enjoy our independence. We're in good health and quite capable of managing our own lives. And we didn't want to tie up our savings in endowment fees, entry fees, or in large investment deposits. We found everything we wanted right here at The Heatherwood. 5 If th is sounds I i ke you, it sounds like The Heatherwood of Southfield is your kind of retirement community. Choose from lovely 1 and 2 bedroom apart- ments; some ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 146

…OBITUARIES YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH Administration Office: 557-6750 Founded 1914 JOSEPH TANENBAUM SCHOOL FOR BOYS SALLY ALLAN ALEXANDER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 15751 West Lincoln Drive Southfield, Michigan 48076 14390 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 More obituaries, Page 135 IT'S FUN TO LEARN AT YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH During the coming week Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will observe the yahrzeits of the following departed friends, with the traditi...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 147

…Been I've Independent, Daughter UnderstandsThat. If you're like most people at The Trowbridge, you have your own life and your children have theirs. Here, you'll enjoy an active, in- dependent retirement in your own apartment. You'll enjoy the com- panionship of others, while at the same time, have your privacy when you want it. And since we take care of chores like cleaning and home main- tenance, you'll have more leisure time for family and...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 148

…L-13 the perfect gift store APPER'S If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift, discover the perfect gift store... Tapper's. - Tapper's Fine Jewelry and Gifts is the store that has it all — price, selection and service. Our friendly, knowledgable staff will remind you how pleasant and convenient buying a gift can be. Because we know that every detail matters, we also offer free giftwrapping, in-store repair and design and a hassle- free ...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 149

…MI THE JEWISH NEWS NOV. 8. 1991 A Toast To Jewish. Living Stand Up, Sit Down, Pray: Following The Shabbat Service By IRA J. WISE When I was a little boy, my parents took me to a cousin's bar mitzvah. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't my first worship service, but it was the first time that I tried to follow along in the prayer book. All that Hebrew and all those "upon thy this" and "upon thy that" had me thoroughly confused. It seemed a jumb...…

November 08, 1991 • Page Image 150

…Stand Up, Sit Down, Pray! Continued from Page L-1 powerful, generous, merciful, singular and ours. Praising God is also an important way of identifying just to Whom it is we are addressing all of our other kinds of prayers. Petition: Prayers in which we ask God for things like health, peace, understanding and a good year, to name just a few possibilities. Thanksgiving: Prayers in which we say "Thank you, God." God has given us a lot, and the...…

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…group event experienced by our biblical ancestors. Back in the days when the Temple was still standing, the Kohanim (priests) made sacrifices three times a day. In those days, sacrificing animals was the way in which the Jewish people tried to climb the mountain — it was their understanding of how you worshiped God. They called their sacrificial rites the Avodah — the service. After the destruction of the Temple by the Romans in 70 C.E., the r...…

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…Prayer Posturing: How We Say It By FLO ZIFFER The soft whisper of a woman's prayer as she utters her petition to God ... The fervent swaying of a man as he praises and beseeches God ... A little hand covering the eyes as a young child says the words of the Sh'ma These are some of the images we picture as we think about prayer. Prayer, both in what we say and in how we say it, is a uniquely human phenomenon. It is an expression of our intell...…

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…6.st vt, tli00 Keeping A Personal Relationship With God By MARY KORETZ I don't recall the existence of a synagogue in Chelsea, Mass., although I was born and lived dortn until the age of 6. This, chotsh I retain a klor, visual image of the town. At any rate, even if there had been a synagogue, we wouldn't have attended. My father had an bayzer concept of God. He would declare passionately, "Afile if there was a God, I volt nit worship to Him...…

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…scvel4 Feeling The ltig Of Great•Grandfather's Tallit By LOIS RUBY "Who's Aunt Rhoda?" "Oh, Judith, you remember. She's Aunt Ellen's husband's sister from Cleveland." "And she's coming to the bar mitzvah?" "Everyone's coming." Of course. You would think my brother Jeff was being crowned King of Israel, Kansas City branch, and I, the mere 10-year-old sister, was only a servant in the castle. "Get me the guest list, will you, Judith," my mothe...…

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