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…Chat rooms, Torah, 'NSYNC, Shabbat History and heritage or computers and boy bands? What is really important to our children? That's why the Jewish Federatiori and its partner agencies — Agency for Jewish Education, Fresh Air Society, Jewish Community Center, six day schools, religious schools, campus Hillel centers, BBYO and others — are out there teaching our children what being Jewish is all about. But, with growing needs a...…

…auff glp Sz, &k4 For Openers 'cha t IOW Lonely No More © 2002 0 n Jan. 4, the Jewish News published Devra Wanetik's guest editorial, "I'm An Israeli." Wanetik, a 22-year-old Michigan native who Stuart and Helene Weiss with Devra Wanetik made aliyah in October, said she had few friends in her new home of and Netanya Weiss at a kosher Thai restaurant in Jerusalem. Jerusalem and her job prospects were slim. But she was happy to be 1 and too...…

…Staff Notebook/News Digest Massaging Olympians ulie Wineman is bound for Salt Lake City, Utah — one of 200 massage therapists (nine from Michigan) selected to assist athletes at the 2002 Paralympics Winter Games, March 4-20. The Paralympics Games showcase the world's premier athletes with disabili- ties. Some 1,000 athletes and team offi- cials from 36 countries will participate. "It's an honor to be chosen," says Wineman, 37, of Novi, a mem...…

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…N A NUTSHELL ndrea Fischer Newman was helping pave the way for the midfield terminal project Feb. 24, 2002 OPENING DATE even before the first OWNER TENANTS bulldozer hit the ground. Wayne County Northwest Airlines and its partners are the pri- mary tenants. International carriers, including KLM, British Airways and Lufthansa Airlines, will have a presence. The $1.2 billion domestic and interna- Approximately 30 million passengers...…

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…Newman met then-State Sen. John Engler. Later, as governor, Engler made state money available to the midfield project with "no strings attached," Newman said. Engler appointed Newman to the Michigan Strategic Fund, where she served for four years, and then to the board of Oakland University in Rochester Hills. "In the years I've known Andrea Newman, she has proven to be an effective advocate for whatever cause she is involved with, " Gov. Engl...…

…V sit gewish.com* for a huge selection of new items and get this Filling A Need FREE GIFT with purchases of '39.95 or more! Federation earmarks $2.35 million of Challenge Fund for social relief in Israel. HARRY KIRS BAUM StaffWriter T he 17 months of escalat- ing violence throughout Israel has taken a huge toll on social and humani- tarian agencies in Israel, diverting $1.4 billion of government spending to the military. To help make u...…

…• can be accessed. * $500,000 to support five emer- gency supportive communities for the elderly ($100,000 each) address- ing the isolation needs of older adults living in 36 confrontation areas. * NATAL, a hotline and trauma center that supports Israeli citizens who suffer from emotional trauma resulting from terrorist activities. * Tzaadim Kadima supports two after-school sports programs, one in Yavne and one in Netanya, targeting Ethiopian...…

…Balancing Act Jewish community leaders debate civil liberties vs. security in the fight on terrorism. SHARON LUCKERMAN StaffWriter A 2/22 2002' 20 ation of the American Civil Liberties Union, he added. In addition, Jews are especially sensi- tive to the issue of racial and ethnic pro- filing by government because of the centuries of anti-Semitic persecution in Europe, culminating in the Nazi regime and its occupation of much of the con-...…

…the ones who work with us and whose children go to school with our chil- dren." Rabbi Wine sees these obligations from a moral standpoint. He cautions Jews from allowing their fears to over- come their moral obligations. "We real- ly must discipline ourselves to avoid stereotyping," he said. "It's hard, but it's a moral obligation, and most moral obligations are very difficult." He also doesn't shy away from spelling out how he would handle ma...…

…This Week 'Z4741;i7. 44' Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, center, speaks to the press, as Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, second left, listens, during the weekly cabinet meeting Feb. 17. Feeling Of Despair Israelis ponder the future under an onslaught of terrorism. DAVID LANDAU Special to the Jewish News T Jerusalem DE 2/22 2002 22 he new editor of Ma'ariv, Amnon Dankner, best summed up the mood of Israelis: "It can't car...…

…Sarraj, Bir Zeit University political scientist Salah Abdul jawad, and journalists Tawfiq Abu Bakr and Daoud Kuttab. The controlled Palestinian press is nervous about printing their opinions, which could bring the cen- sor or worse on the editor's head. One dissenter, whose article was rejected by the east Jerusalem daily Al Quds, posted it on the Internet. When the paper's editor saw that no harm ensued and everyone was Abbas (a.k.a. Abu Maze...…

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…News Digest The Lexus of Ann Arbor Advantage ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Jacobson of the Anti-Defamation League told the New York Daily News that Fosella "has the right to conduct business, but society can determine what is offensive." Fosella plans to continue the series with dolls of Heinrich Himmler and Joseph Goebbels. Commandments Display Ok'd Montgomery/JTA — The Alabama Senate voted unanimously to require every public school in the state to post the T...…

…MACCABI GAMES A ve. * TRYOUTS & MEETING ..41FAA 21/g 2yriAteEditio.146 re/ Refei! The 2002 Maccabi Youth Games will be held August 11-16 in Baltimore, Maryland and August 18-23 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the follow sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls softball, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls basketball, girls volleyball, in-lin-hockey, table tennis, bowling, chess, dance, golf, racquetball, swimming, tennis, track and field. ...…

…This Week Insight Updates Enter, The Land Of Milk & Honey Remember When From the Jewish News pages for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. WWW •?".. Gourmet vegetarian, kosher restaurant debuts at the West Bloomfield JCC. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer INT ith a name like "Unique" Restaurant Corporation, one would anticipate its presi- dent and CEO Matt Prentice would be involved in something distinctive. But for the fo...…

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…Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Dry Bones The Price Of Learning n the wake of a sagging economy, and con- tinuing demand for strong dual programs in secular and Jewish studies, Detroit Jewry's day schools anticipate hiking their tuition. That's the price of an intensive, high-quality Jewish education. Or is it? Both Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan De...…

…VIEWPOINT/RESPONSE Why Invite Ambassador Indyk? W hat a delicious don't want to be in a war to phrase — "cogni- defend their own country. In tive dissonance" the United States, they would as presented by be either tried for treason or Professor Gerald M. Steinberg thrown out of the army under of Bar-Ilan University in Haifa the too kind designation of (Other Views, "Fit The • "conscientious objector." Prejudice," Feb. 8, page 28). Sedan als...…

…Sue The Saudis lished Price of Terror (HarperCollins), Even post-September, the kingdom Philadelphia has been unforthcoming about crack- "that's just not true." ou have been engaged in an In fact, the Foreign Sovereign ing down on the flow of funds to unfortunate spat with the Immunities Act of 1976 has permit- jihad groups. It has not cooperated U.S. government over the ted Americans to bring lawsuits sincerely with the U.S. investigation, m...…

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…INSIDE: Community Calendar 38 Mazel Toy!. 40 Courtney's Legacy The Cantor family deals- with Courtney's death and moving forward. SUZANNE CHESSLER Special to the Jewish News C ourtney Cantor was only 18 when she died in 1998, but the circumstances of her death made news across the country. Her fatal fall from a sixth-floor dormito- ry window at the University of Michigan brought attention to the conduct of sororities and fraterni- ti...…

…Community the feelings of his wife, Sherry, who has become very active with Temple Israel, and his older daughter, Jaime, who is about to complete her law studies at Harvard. The Courtney Lisa Cantor Memorial Scholarship Fund is a further tribute established by the family and adminis- tered by Temple Israel. It sends recipients to Israel in the same way Courtney chose to travel, with a group of people she did not know before the trip. "A few ...…

…2002 QX4 Comparing Camps Camp Fair to help families evaluate a myriad of summer opportunities. will be celebrating its 100th anniver- LISA FEIN sary this year. There will be many Special to the Jewish News special events, including Jewish lthough it's still winter, it's songwriter and singer Debbie Friedman visiting and putting on a not too early for families concert. We participate at the Camp begin to think about sum- Fair to make people ...…

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…The Friendship Circle Respite Care is available for children with special needs and sibling babysitting. Pre-registration is The Agency for Jewish Education's Family Circle invites you to a workshop featuring esteemed child therapist and national speaker mandatory. Call Bassie Sheri -toy (248) 788 - 7878. Ray Levy, Ph.D Cancer-Gene Link Is Beth El Topic Wayne State University School of Medicine will present "Heritage as a Biomarker: Gene...…

…• • \rn,vk:'rtwrwvrr-- , Upcoming Events in Metro Detroit Grogger, Purim; Arthur Horwitz Men's Groups; Allan Gale, Clubs/Affiliates; Martin Indyk, Clubs/Affiliates SHABBAT SHALOM • Purim Family Extravaganza — 44:1S & ENTERTAINMENT Temple Beth El — Friday, Feb. 22, Monday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. Family con- rtraits of Honor: Detroit's 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Shabbat, temporary megillah celebration and ocaust Survivors" — through "Men and Shabbat" f...…

…Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Coffee House Music Party features Baruch on his string guitar with songs of the 50s and 60s. Bravo Coffee House, 14 Mile and Farmington Roads, West Bloomfield. Cindy (248) 542-9166. CLUBS/AFFILIATES Institute for Retired Professionals Spring 2002 Mini Series will run five weeks, beginning Feb. 22 with morning session 10:30 a.m.-noon and afternoon ses- sion 1-2:30 p.m. No charge. West Bloomfield JCC, Handleman Hall. ...…

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…BROOKDALE THE HERITAGE Exceptional Senior Living member since the first grade. Her main hobbies and talents include read- ing, singing and dance, which includes tap, jazz, ballet and pointe. She was involved in several mitzvah projects. During her sixth-grade year, she volunteered with children each Friday after school. She is also volun- teering as a madrach (teacher's helper) each Sunday in the second-grade reli- gious school class at Tem...…

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…u zanne's Bn invrtes 1 444 '...to join us for the Marisa *idal gowns collection Shelby Wallach will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Feb. 23, at Congregation Beth Ahm. Shelby is the daughter of Stacy and Howard Wallach and the sister of Jillian. Proud grand- parents are Arlene and Albert Brookenthal of Toledo, Ohio. She is also the grand- daughter of the late Dora and Josef Wallach. Shelby is an honor student at O.E. Dunckel Mid...…

…Mazel Toy! Engagements SHIFF1VIAN-JACOBS jr 4460 Orchard Lake Road Bloomfield, MI 48323 West with catered services in beautiful surroundings created especially for older adults Studios and suites with private baths Three well planned daily meals Licensed Nurses & Resident Assistants 24 hours/7 days Emergency call system Medication management Alzheimer's and dementia care Housekeeping and linen service Pool and exercise room Scheduled...…

…• • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ststekhood • • • • phouth29 phesents... • • ▪ gentpik Teth PP • • • • • • ■ BRANDES—KURLANDSKY II uth and Larry Kurlandsky of East Grand Rapids and Sue and Jack Brandes of Toronto, Ontario, are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Shana Rose Kurlandsky and Daniel Alexander Brandes. Shana is a 1996 graduate of East Grand Rapids High Sch...…

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…Make the feeling last forever with beautiful diamond rings from the Scott Kay Collection GOLD-MILLER D aniel Edward Miller and Mindi Robyn Gold were recently married at Temple Kol Ami. Participating in the ceremony were the groom's parents, Mike and Bobbi Miller, and the bride's parents, Harold Gold and Sharon Gold, all of West Bloomfield. The best man was Mark Miller, brother of the groom; junior brides- maid was Rachel Leider; flower girl...…

…ISRAEL BONDS is on the move! as of March 4, 2002 our new home will be The Onyx Plaza 29777 Telegraph Rd., Suite #2440 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone Numbers will remain the same (248) 352-6555 • (888) 352-6556 Fax (248) 352-7887 Looking forward to seeing you in our new location! Doreen N. Hermelin Lawrence A. Wolfe Metro Detroit Campaign Co-Chairs …

…The Great Purim Parcel Project's packets of treats extend community goodwill. SHARON LUCKERMAN Staff Writer n arold Folkoff, 50, of Oak Park found great satisfac- tion in stuffing large plastic bags with dozens of deco- rative parcels at this year's Great Purim Parcel Project. ng to do the "It doesn't cost an work and I'm giving something to the community while they're giving so much to me," says Folkoff, who has participated in the projec...…

…Spirituality Project, adds Greenberg. Some have paired with particular organizations and some host a Purim party when they deliver the parcels. Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills paired up with many JARC-homes. Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park slurred with Menorah House in Southfield. Congregation B'nai Moshe of West Bloomfield brought parcels to Jewish residents at nearby nursing homes. The Jewish Community Center's Sarah and Irvi...…

…CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER A CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP r IE Are you struggling and juggling to meet the needs of your aging parents, a relative, a spouse, children and/or grandchildren? Beth El Hosts Party Planning Photographers, party planners, florists, calligraphers, deejay's, video producers will be on hand 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, when Temple Beth El Sisterhood hosts the annual Party Planning Expo. Thirty-five local exhibitors ...…

…Spiritualit CONSERVATIVE ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 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., 6 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. B'nai mitzvah of Michael Lewis, son of Karen and Scott Lewis; Jeremy Zickerman, son of Ellen and Bruce Zickerman. AHA...…

…SHOMREY EMUNAH 25451 Southfield Road, Southfield, 48075, (248) 559-1533, 557-9666. Rabbi Shaiall Zachariash. Services: Saturday 9:15 a.m.; weekdays 7:10 a.m.; 10 minutes before sundown. 48858; (989) 772-3324 or (989) 779- 0945. Congregational leaders conduct services throughout the year. Services: Friday 8 p.m. Shabbat services, holidays, educational and social events. THE SHUL-CHABAD LUBAVITCH 6211 Quaker Hill Drive, West Bloomfield 48322; ...…

…THANK YOU! jE .staitna"f" Jewish Enrichment extends its sincerest gratitude to the rabbis, cantors, educators and community leaders for their generous donation of time, energy and expertise to this unique learning program and to the more than 600 partici- pants who learned with them in more than 1,100 courses. Harlene Appelman • Rabbi Joshua Bennett • Harriet Berg • Rabbi Chaim Bergstein • Rabbi Jonathan Berkun • Cantor Earl Berris • Rabb...…

…Walk the wal Arline and Paul Gould feel very strongly about Israel and they don't hesitate to vocalize their support. But the Goulds, as well as hundreds of other Detroiters, have gone one step further. They've travelled to Israel to show their solidarity. "No one is going to tell me I can't go home," said Arline. Paul added, "Being there at this time gave us a great deal of personal satisfaction. You absolutely must go." PLEASE JOIN US SOL...…

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…• When it occurs: The 14th day of the month of Adar, which this year begins at sundown, Monday, Feb. 25, and lasts until sundown, Tuesday, Feb. 26. • What it commemorates: How Queen Esther and Mordechai thwarted the plans of Haman to kill all the Jews during the reign of King Ahasuerus of Persia (4th century BCE). • About the name: Purim means "lots" (objects used in making a choice by chance, such as dice). It refers to the lots cast by Haman...…

…ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM AppleTree Editor C omedian Jerry Seinfeld said that one of the best things about being an adult is that you can eat exactly what you want. Moms are always insisting, "You've had two cookies — that's enough before dinner. You'll ruin your appetite." But when you're a grown-up, Seinfeld said, you can eat whatever you want. You can eat five cookies, 10 cookies, the whole bag and then another — and no one will tell you to st...…

…bit of used fabric or fluff to create a head. Close with a rubber band at the • neck. Decorate with markers and insert Popsicle sticks for the body. Now, on with the show! • Try shaping your favorite cookie recipe into the Purim figures. Add food coloring to dough to make these extra fancy. • Old magazines area great resource for young children. Provide boys and girls with a single piece of cardboard, onto which you have drawn the outline of a...…