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February 06, 2004 • Page Image 74

…For Valentine's Day & Every Day4, BAR/BAT MITZVAH from page 59 amcr Jewelry Box Included. Fantastic Gifts For Any Occasion! 30975 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills 248.855.0433 Family owned & operated since 1947 g11111M.,%M.M1.11M1HWW11111E,,, r,l1.2n ;,....,,,,,MMEWA IIIE ;..M.MMarjEWNW,M1 111111 1 Cook up some fan this summer at , From Scratcni Join us for our cooking camps where your child will make something new each day. How ...…

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…Middle-School Cruelty New play by JET/YES troupe comes uncomfortably close to reality. Detroit, which had presented a grant to JET to develop and produce the show. "We got some really good feedback," said Helen Katz, the foundation's direc- elcome to middle school, tor. where the intrigues of the "We're all very proud of the fact that popular girls make super- the Jewish Women's Foundation under- power negotiations look like a game of Candyl...…

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…VAN. nb Shades Duette® honeycomb shades are available in hundreds of colors and a variety of pleat sizes to complement any decor. Fabric selections offer distinct degrees of privacy and light shading, from sheer for a room filled with light to opaque for complete light control and privacy. Patented honeycomb construction insures last- ing strength and durability, superior performance, and easy maintenance. Learning Together Hebrew Day Scho...…

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…gi's -62Mals Co m L7i;a1 Counits LEARNING from page 63 At The Trowbridge senior retirement community, We offer the full range of affordable high-quality services that you have come to expect, including: • Gourmet Dining • Weekly Housekeeping/Linen Service • More Than 200 Monthly Activities -• Chauffeured Transportation and More In addition, The Trowbridge and Providence Hospital offer: • On-site Full-time Physician • On-site Rehabilitat...…

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…PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT REGISTERED ELECTROLOGISTS What have you done for your vehicle lately? Come and let us remove your unwanted hair problem and improve your appearance. Near 12 Mile Rd. between Evergreen & Southfield Ask for Debby at 248 • 559 • 1969 Come in and meet our FRIENDLY SERVICE TEAM Let us advise you on all your maintenance needs. (Appointment Only) .S',1\,A,:v:SMVRSRrgiVfSVWMFRWe4W. 1--;Bands JJ 111.1's .17 Ceremony Mu...…

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…beau 17. Ian „... cuisine home bfies: r ts fas h ion A Small Miracle, A Great Response A Small Miracle, the charity established in 2000 to provide Chanukah gifts to low-income families with children in the Detroit area, distributed 300 gifts to children last month. Children received board games, dolls, computer games, craft kits, bicycles and gift certificates. The independent charity receives its funding to purchase gifts from individ...…

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…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? families three to five years, to ensure a solid family foundation. Healthy Start/Healthy Family Oakland is a fully credentialed collabo- rativ...…

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…"Murder on The Franklin Express" Last Call presented by THE FOUNTAINS AT FRANKLIN A 'murder-mystery theater presentation. Diners will be invited to become part of the show and solve the case. Date and Time February 28 with shoWings at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m Food and Refreshments A delicious meal will be provided by THE FOUNTAINS AT FRANKLIN This performance is complimentary. Seating is' _limited. RSVP Call (248) 353-2810 today. Come see h...…

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…JINMarketPlace 2 003 MPA AWARD WINNIN G CLASSIFIED SECTION LINERS 10 15 20 25 27 BULLETIN BOARD LOST & FOUND LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY FOR SALE NORTHERN PROPERTY SALE/RENT HOUSE FOR RENT VACATION RENTALS APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT ROOMS FOR RENT REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE WANTED TO RENT OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE SHARE LIVING QUARTERS RIDE WANTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HOME/LAWN SERVICES SERVICES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY INVES...…

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…EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT BE YOUR OWN BOSS EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT Pre-School Summer Camp Counselors Needed. TOTAL TEMPLE EDUCATOR REAL ESTATE SALES We are looking for self-motivated, smart working individuals for our new "state-of-the-art" Bloomfield Hills office. Real Estate sales offer unlimited opportunities for financial freedom. Many of our top agents earn over $100,000 per year. We offer a one year mentoring program and a...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 86

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February 06, 2004 • Page Image 92

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February 06, 2004 • Page Image 93

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February 06, 2004 • Page Image 94

…Health CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE ADS DENTAL CARE HOME SERVICES NEW DENTURES 14 Made for the homebound in the convenience of your own home. (248) 737-1786 Dr. Arthur E. Millman 30 years experience 591910 HEALTH CARE John DeBona President and General Contractor Specialistic Construction, Inc. The best tool we carry is quality. HOME MODIFICATION EXPERTS. 1 HOME SERVICES Ab care's HomeHealth Exchange Home Care Nursing Services Ask a...…

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…ONE WEBSITE: ALL THE HOMES 000 PROPERTIES www.realestateone.corn Bloomfield Hills WEST BLOOMFIELD 7000' EXQUISITE SOFT CONTEMPORARY Luxurious living _ w/spectacular amenities t/o. 5BD,4. - BA,views from massive great rm of private treed lot. Mstr suite w/ FP,grand mstr bath suite,his/her closet. (23124559) $1,850,000 248-644-4700 $1,100,000 THIS BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE HOME HAS IT ALL! 4200 sq ft w/over 1200 sq ft prof finished bsmt. New mast...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 97

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TINCOLN WEBS APARTMENTS Private Wooded Setting BINGHAM FARMS includes Heat & Water GREAT PRICE ... $233,900 GREAT LOCATION .... NOVI 248-968-0011 Community Room .& Activities • Swimming Pool Fitness Center • TV and Card Rooms Window Treatments • Balconies Central Air • Same Floor Laundry & Storage Walking Distance to Shopping, Restaurants & Theater Conveniently Located Near 1-696 Spacious, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, b...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 98

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February 06, 2004 • Page Image 99

…Cranbrook ASSOCIATES. INC REALTORS BLOOMFIELD HILLS 2 Lone Pine Rd. 248-647-0100 SITUATED IN PRESTIGIOUS CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS - On almost 2 acres of ravine setting. Designed by Tobocman. Gourmet kitchen has marble flooring, granite counters & top-of-the-line profession- al-style appliances. Lower level has rec room, mirrored exercise room and in-law suite. 3-car garage. $2,450,000 23078183CHE 626-8700 FRANKLIN 32440 Franklin Rd. 248-6...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 100

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…4*, : Real EOM One. •• Jarininqton c Ronna Feldman /A SECLUSION • LUXURY • CONVENIENCE 13332 LUDLOW 248-408-1200 Bloomfield Hills Open Sunday 1-4 1935 Tuckaway Drive. Bloomfield. Wabeek Fairways. End unit Mud ranch condominium overlooking golf course. Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath- room that is beautifully appointed and perfect for entertaining. White gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, custom built in entertainment c...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 102

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…711 .1.11111001111111111MORPOOMMONIMININIMPANIONOWNSIMIP". Obituaries are updated regularly and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com an honorary doctor of humane letters by HUC-JIR Dennis Frank of West Bloomfield, first .vice president of Temple Beth El, noted SHARON LUCKERMAN how unpretentious the rabbi was. "Rabbi Gutmann was gentle, and, in spite of his brilliance, he was so unassuming." Sta Writer Born in Germany, Rabbi Gutma...…

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…Obituaries Dahlia (Benjamin) Isaacson, Yiria Marston, Drora Shemtov, Linda Shemtov. She was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Cohen; mother of the late Sammy Cohen. Interment at the Clover Hill Park Cemetery Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Mrs. Finkel is survived by her hus- band, Bernard Finkel; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Dr. Howard and Nancy Finkel of Bloomfield Hills; grandchil- d...…

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…71'us4Wompassion and, Vinderstan 9i i, Tending to funeral arrangements is an emotional process. Choosing the right professionals to handle the details can help alleviate the stress. That is why people turn to Alan and Jonathan Dorfman Arrangements can be made from anywhere in the country. THE DORFMANCHAPEL SERVING WITH DIGNITY, SANCTITY AND COMPASSION 30440 Twelve Mile Road • Farmington Hills • MI 48334 248.406.6000 TOLL FREE 1-866-406-...…

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…No Jew Is Ever Alone The EWISHOSPICE & CHAPLAINCY NETWORKT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OBITS Q. How is Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network (JHCN) funded and does it receive insurance reimbursement? Adding the Jewish Component to Hospice Care A. JHCN does not receive govern- ment or insurance reimbursement. Philanthropic grants and generous voluntary contributions from the Jewish and general community are JHCN's primary sources of fundin...…

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…YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH School for Boys • Beth Jacob School for Girls • Early Childhood Development Center 15751 W. Lincoln Drive • Southfield, Ml 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. Shevat 16February 8 great-grea...…

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…1/ V - Obituaries http ://irakaufrrtart,comi We Get Questions OBITS from page 93 Q: My husband who had ALS has died. We installed a stair lift, so he could get up and down the stairs safely. I no longer have use for it, and I know they're very expensive. Can you find a home where someone needs it? .A: I keep a wish list for several charities in the community. I have several requests for stair lifts. We need to find someone to disassem...…

February 06, 2004 • Page Image 109

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February 28, 2003 • Page Image 1

…$1.25 FEBRUARY 28, 2003 / I ADAR 26, 5763 1 Foreign Policy Analyst Dissects Mideast Crisis i .4* - .' 111M „--,,,.,...,,. s Of Shabbat Eruv In.. , W. Bloomfield - s WWIN . 'W WwWlitir. , t . k 4 14 1 : 4 i IPA" 1 A Je ish Renaissance Media PuBlicati I 1 it 01„ J ews weigh in on landmark lawsuits against ki. the University of Michigan , f 0r .4 …

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…Contents DETROIT JEWISH NEWS A 2002 Michigan Press Association General Excellence winner www.detroitjewishnews.com Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 I Adar 26, 5763 Vol. CXXIII, No. 3 This Week Arts & Entertainment 23 Wrong Political Climate Palestinians must want peace before it will happen, says WSU speaker. DEPARTMENTS 70 Monumental Artist Alefbet'cha Creator of large-scale metal sculpture dis- plays works on paper in Windsor exhibit. Opi...…

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…SHOP SHERWOOD... IT'S WORTH IT. Sale ends Sunday, March 2 Take An • • • ADDITIONAL 10% OFF our everyday low Original Selling Price of ALL IN-STOCK DESIGNER FURNITURE (groups sold as complete sets) and SPECIAL ORDERS Sorry, no special orders on accessories, pictures, lamps or florals. Sale excludes Gifts. Sale ends 3/2/03. 6644 Orchard Lake Road at Maple West Bloomfield 248 855-1600 Mon & Thur 10-9 Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 Auclo...…

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…Less than. Consolidate debt with one of the lowest equity rates in town. 11110/0 30516/ $250 000 MO 000 CREDIT LINE 11 1 3 150i p! $100,000-$249,999 CREDIT LINE IC% 410 APR' $25,000-S99,999 CREDIT LINE Greater than. Plus, get a $50 Gift Card** You don't have to be a math whiz to see the financial advantages of Standard Federal's Home Equity Line of Credit. Whether you're using it for home renovations or to reduce credit card debt, i...…

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…A JEVVISH RENAISSANCE JN DETROIT JEWISH NEWS www.detroitjewishnews.com PUBLISHER Arthur M. Horwitz ahorwitz@thejewishnews.com Associate Publisher David M. Neill dneill@thejewishnews.com ADVERTISING SALES: Advertising Director Susan Cascade Sales Coordinators Kristen M. Komlen Mina Vickers Senior Account Executive Danny Raskin dannyraskin@mindspring.com Account Executives Kathy Johnson Stacey Kives Tina Lee Sue Maniloff Heidi Martin ...…

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…We are proud to announce a unique partnership... ,: 1 *1 ,(,' restaurant corporation an Jewish Apartments services Matt Prentices' Unique Restaurant Corporation will now be providing kosher food service to the residents of the Lillian and Samuel Hechtman and Norma Jean and Edward Meer Jewish Apartments on the Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus in West Bloomfield. We invite you to discover for yourself the quality of life...…

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…AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Jews weigh in on landmark lawsuits against the University of Michigan. Stories by Staff Writer r SHARON LUCKERMAN i ailing to reach a decision on Brown vs. On April 1, Ann Arbor-based U-M will present Board of Education in 1952, the U.S. oral arguments before the Supreme Court to Supreme Court revisited the case two defend its affirmative-action admissions policy in years later. This time, civil rights two cases chargin...…

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…DAVID GAD-HARF, executive direc- tor of the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit: "Similar to the position the board took in 1998, the JCCouncil opposes the use of quotas as a tool to achieve affirmative action. However, its position states that a race-conscious program addressing the negative effects of past discrimination are not only legiti- mate but should be encouraged as long. as race is just one of many factors considered."...…

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…U ndesired fallout from the diversity controversy is what former U.S. Attorney Saul Green calls "the horri- ble, ugly [misconceptions] that per- sons admitted [to the University of Michigan] aren't qualified — or that there are more qualified people who should have been admitted in their stead, which is not borne out at U-M. "We have to fight the sense that we weren't qualified and had no right to that education," he adds. "We African America...…

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…Cover I n 1970, the University of Michigan was also in the news over affirmative action. Then, students led by the Black Action Movement handed a list of demands to the university adminis- tration. A main concern was increas- ing the poorly represented minori- ties. At the time, black undergradu- ate enrollment was between 2-3 per- cent. It had been 16 years since the Supreme Court ruling on Brown vs. Board of Education made it illegal to s...…

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…RINKE CADILLAC 86 Years And Still Delivering BREAK ),.."70!) THROUGH found that "with rare exceptions, almost all white law school alumni who studied from 1990-1996 found the law school's racial and ethnic diversity contributed to their class- room education." About half these white students rated the contributions of diversity as "substantial." But Regent Deitch wants to make clear that race, alone, does not guaran- tee admission to the uni...…

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