Search Results

…NA'AMAT USA ,i0 A"&q, , Greater Detroit Council ( Invites the community to a reception honoring our Engagements p p Special Guest Speaker ELIE ALONI Chairperson of the Status of Women in the Employment and Economy Department of NA'AMAT/ISRAEL Topic: "The Impact of the Changing Role of Women on Israel" Thursday, April 3rd 1:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Achim 21000 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield Belle Schwartz, Chairperson Evelyn Noveck,...…

…Goldenberg and Cohen Classic rhotography FENBY STEIN 810-350-2420 Entertainment • Agency • BILL MEYER HOT ICE Weddings JERRY FENBY HOT ICE TEEN ANGELS THE CONTOURS SIMONE VITALE QUIET STORM PERSUASION JERRY FENBY GROUP SUN MESSENGERS SUNSET BOULEVARD TIM HEWITT LOVING CUP BILL MEYER RENNIE KAUFFMAN FENBY-CARR ERIC HARRIS-DJ PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE VIDEO APPOINTMENT 810-553-9966 INOILLWOOD AMIN! GET A TASTE OF WHAT A REAL PRODUCTIO...…

…\Oil 4/4,, 49/ 1 Weddings St. Pierre-Siegel Elizabeth St. Pierre and Michael G. Siegel were recently married at the Rose Street Market in Kalamazoo. Rabbi Harvey Spi- vak of the Congregation of Moses officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patsy Curran of Homewood, Ill., and Daniel Pieler of Seattle, Wash. The groom is the son of Fay and Leon Siegel of Farm- ington Hills. Kim Brown, a longtime friend of the bride, was the maid of hon- or...…

…A Mitil7"'"N ee tE" PEN SALE BIG DISCOUNTS PENS WRITE... A WATERMAN EXPRESSES. We Carry a Full Line of • Fountain Pens • Ball Points • Rollers • Pencils ROBERT SCHECHTER is a Buy Now & Save! volunteer at Jewish Federation' \ Apartments Inc. His service has prompted a $500 contribution to the organization from the New York T ,ife Foundation. The grant was made under the Founda- tion's Local Volunteer Action Pro- gram, the purpose of whi...…

…r plieN VIDEO comP02 and Sally Berman of Oak Park. Ben also is the grandson of the late Lou Berman. A party will be held at Peking House. Ben is an honor student at Or- chard Lake Middle School and attends Hebrew school at Adat Shalom. He is active in basket- ball and baseball. Not Old or Redundant Former Different From the d or Learned ,• Recently Discovere No Compromising on Quality 15 Year Warranty I. Refreshing Being Such for the firs...…

…855•BRIS (2747) HOP 8 RT1 Suderer wildricce, cavtzt fiAe APtiotat LIVING [11[110 Exciting Met • LiyeMixingiLls • lnteractve Dancers Awesome Lighting • \S*./ Simulcasts • Staging • All Occasion FEB. 28 — Dr. Dana Siegel and THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT IM M G •in =CP DEAN JARED SALLAN Office: (810) 851-5100 5600 West Ma.le Road Suite D-418 West Bloomfield ti Mr. Eric Rowe are happy to an- nounce the arrival of their son, N...…

…/- ;words maximum length (250 words for grades one-three); iden- tify and discuss two Jewish val- ues exemplified by your neigh- bor; state how your neighbor has made a difference in your life and in the life of your neighborhood; submit entries to your school principal by April 20. The winner in each category will receive a Walkman Audio >player. Winning essays will be published in The Jewish News. Entries will be judged by repre- sentatives ...…

…S LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY DANIEL LIPPITT Right: Memphis Smoke: Smoky atmosphere but great music and dancing. Bottom: The R&J Coffee Shop: Royal Oak's top spot for atmosphere, chow and personality. C/) Lu (JD LU CC F- LU C.) LU 50 The best undiscovered places to hang out off Woodward in Ferndale and Royal Oak. almost tripped over the R&J Coffee Shop on my way across the Fourth Street railroad tracks in Royal O...…

…10for.4e.A• SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Whirleyball with B'nai B'rith Leadership Network. For infor- mation, call Mark Levine, (810) 352-8393. SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Yiddish Film Festival. 7 p.m. at the Agency for Jewish Education. For information, con- tact the Midrasha Center for Adult Jewish Studies, (810) 354- 1050. Pistons basketball game at the Palace with the Michigan Jew- ish Singles Network. For infor- mation, call Sue Ellen, (810) 851-1100. ...…

…HIDDEN HANGOUTS page 50 Delia's Restaurant: Ferndale breakfast spot. W. Nine Mile), Bangkok Cafe (323 W. Nine Mile) or the Om Cafe (Woodward, south of 9 1/2). Marigolds is earthy, with organic food and acoustic mellow music in the back, organic products like hemp clothing in the front. Occasional live mu- sic dinners. The Om, which is open at the owners' whim, offers macrobiotic fare — no processed foods — and an ambiance reminiscent of a ca...…

…ed a ,a. , :,:, ,M •,, 4....r• .... m ,,,,,• ,Nk,,,,.:\-- •„, ,,, JULIE EDGAR SENIOR WRITER DAY ONE: Mom called me at work to tell me to hurry up and decide what kind of wedding I want — big or small. Co-workers fire questions: Proposal? Ring? Date? Dress? Big? Small? I fear I have re- gressed into a Barbie-toting pre- teen because I dutifully answer them all, with a smile. DAY Two: We can't do it in mid-June be- cause of my nephew'...…

…Chicago Bound The first JCC-sponsored Midwest weekend conference for singles attracts available Jews from across the country. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN STAFF WRITER B "40% of the food from food banks helps to nourish children" The Food Bank of Oakland County pays only for the shipping of wholesome but unmarketable food donated by the food industry. Each dollar you contribute will provide 8 meals for a needy neighbor. GIVE TO THE FOOD BANK OF O...…

…'APING IN CA$H! MOVING? DOWNSIZING? UNWANTED ITEMS TAKING UP TOO MUCH SPACE? 1 MOVADO PATEK PHILIPPE ROLEX 18K Bubbleback 18K, Moon Phase Up to $2,000 Up to $20,000 WRIST WATCHES Top Cash Prices Paid for your old 14k, Chronograph UNIVERSAL GENEVE ULYSSE NARDIN 18k, Tri - Compax Up to $3,000 Wrist & Pocket Watches! WE PAY CA$H... 4t. for ALL - SERVING TRAYS - up to $2,000. TYPES and - TEA SETS - KINDS of up to $3,000. Cr 41, 0111...…

…PHOTO AP/RUTH FREMSON Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talks with a reporter during an interview in her office at the State Department in Washington Monday, Feb. 3, 1997. Madeleine ecretary of State right's tragic family MICHAEL DOBBS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS short, plump woman with closely cropped black hair and pale blue eyes sat in the front row of a news conference in the American library in Prague, staring intently at Madelein...…

…J in her direction and smile. But then again, she seemed to be smiling at everybody. The journalists in the room knew Ms. Albright as an articulate spokeswoman for the world's sole remaining superpower. Her official biography was a classic emigre story: Czech native flees Communist dictatorship and enjoys success in the United States as a diplomat. In con- trast, Ms. Simova knew Ms. Albright as a figure in a far more intimate and tragic famil...…

…Wrenching PARTINGS, Broken CoNNEcTioNs Korbel helped organize radio broadcasts via the British Broadcasting Corp. to occupied Czechoslovakia. There were four broadcasts a day, including a half-hour news program at 6:30 every evening that was widely listened to in Czechoslovakia. "He had good journalistic instincts," says Ota Ornest, one of the editors on the Czech language service and now a well-known theater director in Prague. "He knew ever...…

…records. His daughter Margareta — Madeleine's aunt and Dagmar Simova's mother — died the following Feb- ruary, one of many victims of a typhoid epidemic that swept the newly created ghetto. The internal administration of the ghetto was the responsibility of "Jewish elders." They also were required to select groups of 1,000 people at a time for transporta- H tion to Auschwitz. An air of menace hung over these • transports. Most people refused t...…

…Wrenching PARTINGS, Broken CoNNEcTioNs JE WISH NEW S - Ms. Simova says she met her uncle and aunt at the Alcron Hotel in Prague after Masaryk's funeral. (Madeleine was at school in Switzerland.) As she recalls the conversation, the Korbels talked vaguely about a "new appointment" and there was no discussion about whether she should join them abroad. Ms. Albright says her parents told her explicitly that they had invited Simova to go with th...…

…MICHIGAN'S #1 LEXUS DEALER *Large Selection * Free Pick Up & Delivery * Free Lexus Loan Cars 1997 Lexus LS 400 X68400 PRE-OWNED CARS 3 Month Lease '94 BMW 740 it $34,988 White with tan leather '95 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER $41,988 Fully loaded '94 TOYOTA LAM)CRUISER $34,988 Fully loaded The All New 1997 ES 300 Base Price $ 2, 500 Less Than '96 Models. '94 HONDA ACCORD EX $14,988 2-door, automatic, moonroof, CD, cruise '93 LEXUS ...…

…4 Season , Fireplace Barbecue IIBQ SALE FREE ISSE1IBIA IP LOC 11, DEW ERY chef BEMIS LAWN COMFORT FURNITURE BY BEMIS RESIN EXQUISITELY DETAILED AND GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED ERGONOMICALLY CONTOURED FOR EXTRAORDINARY COMFORT AND SUPPORT FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ALL PATIO FURNITURE LP GAS OR NAT GAS BARBECUES LP GAS BBOs with tank 925:casit brass burner, ast iron cooking grids GENESIS 1000 D3 $679 99 79.99 brands: cooking grids, coal grate...…

…PHOTOS BY DAN IEL LIPPITT Business Crystal Spreading north and west or returning to the downtowns? Builders speculate on where we will live in two decades. ALAN ABRAMS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS VII hat will be the next West Bloomfield in 20 years? Will the metro Detroit Jew- ish community make another 'massive migration? Will we head further west? Or will it be north? How far will you have to commute from home to work in 2017? Three of s...…

…Profiling A Builder: `Buzz' Silverman ALAN ABRAMS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS ilb-ert "Buzz" Silverman Jr., a 41- year-old real estate development mogul, is considered the wun- derkind of the southeastern Michi- gan home building industry. Buzz is the third generation of his fam- ily to head the business of which he today is president and chief executive officer. His office is in the corporate headquar- ters of the Silverman Companies on Nort...…

…a good reputation in the market, which we earn. And you've got to earn that reputation every day," said Mr. Silverman. "That repu- tation has put us in a fortunate situation where we'll get con- tacted about opportunities, and have the potential to be involved H in certain real estate transac- ' tions that are highly favorable." Indeed, both Mr. Silverman and his firm are highly thought of within the often fiercely-com- petitive industry. Irvi...…

…s.> a SILVERMAN page 65 Want one? • • • • • Have one? Buzz Silverman uses technology to "predict" the future. Get this! We will help you get what you want with our Prime or Better home equity loans. Guaranteed. And for a limited time, you can get a 3-year fixed term loan at a low 8.25% APR*. So get what you want for what you need with the best home equity loan program around. Come in today or just call 1-800-OLD KENT. U_I OLD I(ENT ...…

…For the Second Year in a Row... you can still find his mother there. "It (Wells Cargo) got really big, and about a year later, my dad took me to lunch and asked me how much business we were doing. I told him we were doing really good, that we were going to do $3 million in business that year. "And he said, 'Let me tell you what I did last year.' So he told me some numbers, and he said, `As a matter of fact, I'd like to make you an offer to co...…

…LUEntY UNDER Brand New 1997 DeVille Loaded: Leather, Chrome Wheels, Full Power '•••••., • \ .s, SILVERMAN page 67 president of Holtzman and Sil- verman Construction and Real- ty, Ltd., in Southfield. Although Toby Holtzman is still his part- ner, the elder Mr. Silverman said Mr. Holtzman has been largely inactive for the last five years, with Jonathan Holtzman as- suming more of a key role. Mr. Silverman senior is also chair- man of Vill...…

…12 MONTH CERTIFICATE ROB A T E 5.75 , • INTEREST RATE 5270 A.P.Y./* 34-D, a Ferndale-based furniture design firm, has been accepted to the 1997 Philadelphia Furniture Show. 34-D, which consists of partners Margo Delidow and Leslie Denyer, are makers and de- signers of custom furniture and furnishings for both residential and commercial settings. 60 MONTH CERTIFICATE 6.00' 6.13' Howard Novetsky, a certified residential specialist with ...…

…CRYSTAL BALL page 63 Ameritech will give you 1,000 FREE minutes... Just for signing a 1 year contract and using your own phone or 400 FREE minutes and a FREE phone too! (ends April 12, 1997) *Other restrictions may apply. Bernard Glieberman: Resurgence of downtowns. Gain A Presence on The World Wide Web SpeedLink • A Division of Speed Net, Inc. Tel: (810) 335-1309 Fax: (810) 332-5570 http://www.speedlink.net e-mail:speed@speedlink.n...…

…WE'RE METRO FOR LESS! OTHER ,,DEALE,R 01 ! quity Trade Program! We Pay Off Your Trade Regardless of How Much You Owe! it probably won't be another West Bloomfield." Mr. Jacobson said West Bloomfield is all built-out now, except for a couple of fill-in sites. "Some builders are looking further out at Oakland Town- ship and Lake Orion," said Mr. Jacobson. "I'm looking at some properties out in Oxford. And with Chrysler Corporation's headqu...…

…EX13RCISE WAREHOUSE "Buying and Selling Equipment Daily" WE BUY, SELL AND TRADE NEW AND USED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AT GREAT PRICES! 1 —4 0 0 E cc VI LLI 0 z 1 2 cc 0 u. 0 cc c. • n r HT E • U IPMENT • TROTTER TREADMILLS & LANDICE TREADMILLS • - 4 1000 Series Heart Rate Training Systems * DIAMONDBACK Upright Cycle '899 0 * DIAMONDBACK Recumbent Bikes 9,099 CHARLA BRAUTIGAM SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS * DIAMONDBACK Electroni...…

…Detroit's Original Discounter ENDANGERED SPECIES. LEVIN'S BEALTY SUPPLY New Arrivals for Spring: 0.P.I South Seas ith man INTRODUCINGLASERHAIRREMOVAL A quick pain-free alternative to electrolysis that removes unwanted hair. The NEW Epilaser Hair Removal System gives longer lasting results over waxing or shaving. Laser hair removal is now exclusively available at the Healthy Image Centre. FDA approved. St Mary Hospital in Livonia will o...…

…RENT A TROWBRIDGE APARTMENT AND WE'LL THROW IN A CHEF, A MAID AND A DRIVER. Ski Machines Vs. Treadmills ±4 toori' .t.31i JACK WILLIAMS SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS W ♦ DINNER SERVED NIGHTLY • PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION ♦ SPACIOUS ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS ♦ RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ♦ INDEPENDENT AND ASSISI ED LIVING ♦ 24-HOUR CONCIERGE THE TROWBRIDGE 24111 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 (810) 352-0208 TH...…

…"You Had Hair Transplants?" people are always incredulously asking GARY COCHRAN, owner of Beau Jacks Restaurant... Vitamin E Is Top Nutrient how many words a child under- stands, whereas genetic and en- vironmental factors influence how much a kid talks. "Some children are born to be Vitamin E was named the top nu- trient of 1996 by the Council for chatty while others are born to be Responsible Nutrition. The fat- reticent about sharing th...…

…CURE YOUR VARICOSE VEINS... And Never Worry About Showing Your Legs Again! g ^ rea a new vision • Dr. Ozdaglar has successfully treated patients for over 20 years. You can be treated on an out-patient basis and be back to work the same day! Our clinic is the original, don't trust your legs to any- one else! • Plastic surgery and a healthier you DATE April 10, 1997 TIME 7-9 p.m. 6600 West Maple Road Room: Shiffman Hall Board-certifie...…

…Dollar Da s at Shuman Motors EVERY NEW CAR PRICED TO MOVE AT $1 OVER INVOICE** Cold Weather Ups Blood Pressure CURRENT GRAND CHEROKEE LEASE CUSTOMERS ose Lease Matures between 311/97-14/6197 Receriv Up to an lialiona/ $1000 Toward the Lease or Purchase of A New Grand Cherokee With little insulation from body fat, thin people tend to welcome cold weather with the enthusi- asm of a vegetarian ordering filet mignon. Now comes evidence that co...…

…• • /11444147 1 14 v ,t1, x;11.1 t1:4 SERVING THE JEWISHCOMMUNITY SINCE 1970 pkmilvy cO URS 1SIZA‘,„ - * Pfan a customized Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel any week of the year * Guaranteed weekly departures to Israel, Jordan & Egypt (with Nile cruise) * Special tour of the month programs * Guaranteed family tours w/ Bar/Bat Mitzah options featuring unique itineraries and the world famous King David & Dan Hotels Cca,t, 1-800-338-7075 ELM...…

…If You Are Jewish And You (or someone you love) Have BS Or Disabling HIV, CAB! At nine months pregnant, Lori was still serving customers /-• and gazing lovingly at her hus- band, who handed steaming dishes of pasta and pizza to guests from all over the world. The place has built a solid rep- utation thanks to positive re- views in British, Italian and American newspapers after its opening. "Now, everybody comes here," says Lori. "Really, it's...…

…AiitToucitm Cellular Formerly Cellular One AiRTou Cif" Cellular OTHER GUYS CO. 4111111. Here you see it. There you don't. No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. When you sign a two-year service agreement with AirTouch Cellular you'll receive: A FREE phone. And for three months: •$5.99 per month access fee. • FREE Unlimited Weekend Callings' feature. Plus FREE activation with a three-year service agreement. This great offer won't be seen...…

…cPr_PcPcPLPLEIEEIP_PLPEJETOPEPEPLEOPE_Pc_Pc_Pr_Pc.PEDEP LTEPLIVP LPLEP rjarr3 r1 r_P EPESEPLPE_PLEP_Pc_PriP PUEPE.P LEMPE_PE_PLEMP LPLIEP EDE.PE.PEPESEPLEEFEE EPEP LPEDE_PETEPED LEPLIE EEP EPLOPE.PLPESEPEPLIPP LEPLP EPEPESEPLOPEPLIE ME_PED …

…5 DINNER MINIMUM Grilled Chicken Dinner $13.95 Roast Chicken Dinner S 14.95 Boneless Stuffed Breast of Chicken Dinner $15.95 Braised Roast Beef Brisket Dinner $16.95 Prime Rib Dinner $18.95 Complete Dinners Include a serving of HOIne Made Chicken and Matzab Ball Soup, Glazed Carrot./ (Tzimmes), traditional Potato Kugel and a Fresh Fruit Compote. GEFILTE FISH $ 3.95 Made the old fashion way. CHOPPED LIVER 1/2 lb $ 3.95 When was...…

…You'll be proud to share our desserts wbcc12 combine the talents of a modern pastry chef and delicious, time-tested family rec.''' es. $19.9 5 Our Padcf0Ver Mocha Torte id made with fresh nuts, coffee and chocolate. Served 16 to 22. Cookie Tray Eclairs, brownies, tbunzb print cackled, chocolate chip cookie' s and glazed cashew 1721X. Four dozen cookie," total. Chocolate Oblivion A rich chocolate dessert. Serves 16 to 22. Lemon Almond Ch...…

…Order Complete, Ready-To-Serve Passover Dinners or Select Just Your Special Favorites. Price Complete Dinners Quantity Total (5 DINNER MINIMUM) Included Entree, Chicken Soup with Matzala Ball, Carrot Tzbnmed, Potato Kugel and Fruit Compote. Grilled Chicken Dinner Roast Chicken Dinner Breast of Chicken Dinner Roast Beef Brisket Dinner Prime Rib Dinner $13.95 $14.95 $15.95 $16.95 $18.95 A'La Carte (*Per Serving) Gefilte Fish * (Fresh L...…

…' …

…What To Do, What To Do ... FOR YOUR EARS deadline in April 15. Call (810) 858- 0415 ... Art Alexis of Everclear per- forms solo 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3; $10. 7th House, 7 N. Saginaw, Pontiac. Call (810) 335-8100 ... FEED YOUR HEAD MORE FOR YOUR EARS The Michigan Opera Theatre launches its spring season with Verdi's Rigoletto. 8 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, Friday; 2 p.m. Sun- day, April 5-13. Detroit Opera House. Call for ticket prices, (3...…

…N Entertainment This Week's Best Bets The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming Saturday, 8 p.m Detroit Jazz All Stars Four jazz superstars, Kenny Burrell, Frank Foster, Marcus Bel- ; grave and Hank Jones, perform for their hometown. $12-$36. Or- chestra Hall, Detroit. (313) 833-3700. - Sir Anthony van Dyck's 1640 portrait Elizabeth and Philadelphia Warren is just one of the 160 works of art on dis- play at the Toledo Museum of Art....…

…Ann Arbor author Josh Henkin talks about his first novel. w JULIE WIENER STAFF WRITER 4 nn Arbor resident Joshua Henkin is the author of StVim- ming Across the Hudson (G. P. Putnam's Sons), a new novel about a young Jewish man coming to terms with his child- hood, his connection to Ju- daism and the fact that he is adopted. Raised in a modem Orthodox lifestyle which both he and his brother have rejected, the protagonist is shaken when his ...…

…A Romantic Comedy/Mystery Some characters may or may not be Jewish, but that's not what will be at the heart of the novel. Q: How would you feel about being categorized as a Jew- ish writer? A: This book has Jewish sub- ject matter, but that's only part of what it's about. I think that one of the problems that face Jewish- American fiction is that it's caught in an uncomfortable in- between. It's perceived as not as sexy as certain kinds of...…

…From ' sr Some local film ael b Du e fftr soi b t ra inngew mekti r n od of festival. LYNNE KONSTANTIN STAFF WRITER With P icture it: A young romantic dreamer falls in love with the girl of his dreams. The girl of his dreams, however, turns out to be a beautiful actress who wants nothing to do with him. Sound like a hit Julia Roberts flick of the American cinema? Try Hannah Azulai-Hasfari, Israeli actress. And the film? Lovesick on Nana...…

…Consulate and Department of Cultur- al Affairs. "We found a lot of films that were not suitable for Detroit audiences, some that were very erotic, or had gay themes," says Blumenberg. "[Since we were limited], we didn't want anything that would lose any potential audience; we wanted films that could appeal to everyone." The films that were chosen cover all the bases: docu- mentary, humor, In One of Us, four young Israeli society, ro- defenders...…

…Playing For A Cure Bang A Can... Classically The Alligators promise an evening of blues that is definitely not cold-blooded. JULIE WIENER STAFF WRITER n Saturday night, blues en- thusiasts will have good cause to party. Local blues band The Alligators will perform in Milford at a benefit for the Michigan Lupus Foundation. According to guitarist Steve Schwartz, it promises to be a live- ly evening. 'The Alligators is not just the type of ba...…