…COI EGE BOUND The Freshman Experience Coping with bad roommates, budgeting time and money, and learning about the importance ofcaffeine. ERIN R. SCHWARTZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS I have taken so many 360-degree turns since I began college that I do not even recognize the girl I was my senior year of high school. I am about to become a junior — at Emory University in At- lanta — and in a few months I will no longer be a teen-ager. Those...…
…COLLEGE BOUND EXPERIENCE page 67 Michigan State University is s rtsorin a d their Famili • MSU Jewish Appeal Fundraising • Reform Chavurah Reform Judaism • Koach MSU Conservative Judaism • Tikva Israel Group Light Refreshment Served • FREE ADMISSION Produced in Accordance with Patagonia's Commitment to Quality. the yachtsman Michigan's largest selection of Patagonia apparel. 4316 N. Woodward Ave . South of 14 Mile Road learn to prio...…
…COLLEGE BOUND Great Expectations High-school seniors eye the future. PHOTO BY DANIEL L IPPITI L , DAN ZIMMERMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS \,= cademic drudgery. So- cial repression. Endless homework. Perpetual boredom. That pretty much sums up the high- school experience. So when seniors finally serve their sentence and prepare to step onto the launch pad of life — college — they are, needless to say, excited. But is eager anticipation ...…
…COLLEGE BOUND When designing living quarters, students contend with space and a budget. JENNIFER FINER SECTION EDITOR I PHO TOS BY DANIEL LI PPITT College Decorated Above: Jason Zaks, Nate Sahn, Ben Greenberg, Art Aisner and • Albert Berger (pets included). Right: Nate Sahn takes a few practice swings in his college home. Cr) UJ Cr) LU O CC LU 70 Left: The breakfast nook includes a spaghetti-jar collection. he guys living in t...…
…isa Schreiber had no problem decorating her rooms during the four years she spent at Michigan State University. The Farmington Hills native and recent MSU graduate could apply much of what she learned as an interior design student. "I've done a lot of bargain shopping at Target because each year I've liked to do something a little different," said Lisa. She found a new but cheap comforter to change the appearance of her bed. She gave the base ...…
…COLLEGE BOUND Oongratulations, @an! COLLEGE DECORATED page 71 We're so proud of you and all your wonderful accomplishments! Michael Lane Ginsberg "For all the times you stayed up late to get it right; took an AP class when you knew it meant work; practiced, re- hearsed, and gave it your all; said what you thought instead of what was pop- ular; volunteered your time instead of just hanging out, we applaud you." Stanford University... and s...…
…Congratulations To Our Graduate! We're So Proud Of You! Baby Boomers Return To School LISA BRODY SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS / For 13 years, Diane Hopp, of West Bloomfield, took one college course at a time while working as a hair- dresser. "I started at Oakland Commu- nity College as a fluke," said Ms. Hopp, who was a single mother of two children. "I had a friend from the salon who said, 'Let's take some classes.' I did; she didn't." Ult...…
…ERIC ADELNIAN Berkley CARRIE APSEL Southfield-Lathrup AARON AVERBUCH West Bloomfield KENNETH BARR Andover Adelman served two terms as president of Marx AZA and now is Michigan Region BBYO first vice president. He went on the March of the Living as a sopho- more and has given nearly 40 presentations about the trip. He is a member of National Honor Society, is both clarinet and sax- ophone section leader in the band and will attend George Wa...…
…JENNIFER BODZIN North Farmington MICHAL BRICKNIAN Southfield-Lathrup ELANA BUCH Country Day OREN CAIILON Rochester SARAH CHOPP Southfield-Lathrup Bodzin is president of National Brickman is regional director Honor Society, member of Senior Board and varsity Quiz Bowl. She has been involved in 10 school shows and was a four-year member of BBG, holding offices from vice president to newspa- per editor. She participated in Habitat for Huma...…
…NEVA DUFFY Andover ANTHONY EDELMAN West Bloomfield JOSEPH EDWARDS Duffy is a member of sympho- ny, orchestra, jazz and marching bands (drum major), Jills, the- atrical productions, National Honor Society and Phi Beta Kap- pa and lettered in gymnastics and track. She will graduate from Temple Kol Ami religious school, where she was a song leader. She will study foreign languages at the University of Michigan. Edelman is a member of Na- tion...…
…ILANA GONIK Akiva MAX GOUDSMIT Andover KEVIN GRANT Andover MICHAEL GRITT Southfieldtathrup BRIAN HARTMAN North Farmington Gonik was a nominee for the League of Jewish Women's Organizations' Youth Award, is Phi Beta Kappa, was a delegate to national Model United Na- tions and is active in B'nei Akiva. She was head of advising and co-treasurer of yearbook and volunteered for Federation and others. She will study at Midreshet Moriah in Jerus...…
…THE DETROIT JEWI SH NEWS 78 AUBREY KEPES Berkley ANDREW KIRSCHNER Walled Lake Central AARON KOBERNICK Berkley DEENA KRESCH Beth Jacob BRIAN KRISTALL North Farmington Kepes is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Nation- al Honor Society, Student Coun- cil, Spanish Club past president, DECA and yearbook. She par- ticipated in Generation of Promise, National Youth Lead- ership Conference and Maccabi. In tennis, she was senior co-ca...…
…CARYN MILLER Ferndale /- MICHAEL MILLIVIAN Harrison BRAD MONASH West Bloomfield BRAD NEI1VIAN Groves DAVID OSTREICBER West Bloomfield Miller is treasurer of National Honor Society and chair of the elementary tutoring program. She is principal clarinet for sym- phony band and orchestra and co-drum major of marching band. She plans to major in accounting at the University of Michigan. Millman is a member of the Na- tional Honor Society, H...…
…HEIDI SAVIN Southfield-lathrup JORDAN SCHARG Groves AARON SCHELNFIELD North Farmington ALLISON SCHNAAR North Farmington ADAM SCHWARTZ Groves Savin is in Scholars Plus and captained her Quiz Bowl team. She is a past HOBY delegate, a past president of Shoshanna BBG and served as regional com- munity service chair. She plans to study engineering at the Uni- versity of Michigan. Scharg has been on the execu- tive board of Youth Federation of...…
…/- ALEXR SMOKLER Berkley HALIE SOWER East Lansing ANDY STEIN North Farmington SEAN STEPHENSON Berkley SARA STILLMAN North Farmington Smokier is a National Merit Fi- nalist and won an essay contest sponsored by Lawrence Tech. She is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Leadership Academy, earned two letters in soccer and is president of Spanish Club and Spanish National Honor Society. She plans to study pre-law at ...…
…I BETH Ammo mita NOSES I The Natalie and Manny Charach Religious School of Beth Abraham Hillel Moses takes pride and honor in congratulation its Graduating and Confirmation Class of 1996/5756 ADAM WOLFSON Groves MITCHELL ZEFF Winston is president of Nation- al Honor Society and valedicto- rian. He won the Wendy's Heisman Trophy Award for aca- demics, leadership and athletics; Birmingham-Bloomfield Opti- mist Youth Appreciation Award; Birm...…
…\-=' - COLLEGE BOUND mall Rooms, New Friends: The ins and outs of college dorms. /-` DAVID ZEMAN STAFF WRITER omething old, some- thing new — that's what most college freshmen can look forward to when they arrive at residence halls in the fall. On the one hand, nervous fresh- man can expect their rooms to look much as they've been described by older siblings and even parents. Which is to say, in many cas- es, institutional and cramped. B...…
…Love and Congratulations to Lauren Ernst! Lauren Ernst Grandpa Izzy, Grandpa Larry, Grandma Carryl, Cousins Danny, Michael and Allison, Uncle Elliott and Aunt Lynn, Uncle Curt and Aunt Barb, Mom, Dad, Jeff and Wheaton L COLLEGE BOUND SMALL ROOMS page 83 "They are no longer just in college will mark the first places with a bed and a cafete- time they have had to share a ria," Mr. Brooks said. 'There are bedroom or bath facility on a reg-...…
…COLLEGE BOUND : dj y y G h BABY BOOMERS page 73 y h t; after dabbling in classes because she decided she needed some kind of diversion. `The shop was not making the money I had hoped for, the phys- ical demands of hairdressing were great, and I decided I wanted something else," she said. "Both of my kids were proud of me for sticking with it and graduating." In my first life, I was a teacher," said Joy Nachman of Bloomfield Hills. She r...…
…"How can you believe your brother that all hospitals are the same? We're talking about a man who's willing to eat frozen Lakes." At your favorite supermarket, the expert in the produce department can tell you that all Idaho potatoes are russets, but not all russet potatoes are Idahoes. At Sinai, we can tell you that we, too, are not a generic brand. We're a name brand. And a some- what famous name brand, at that. Yes, your Jewish hospital.has...…
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…Tem ple Israel Sisterhood THUR • FRI 4) SAT MAY 16 • 17 • 18 ieued,e 1 76eor 96 Wine Might Help You Live Longer JACK WILLIAMS E Please join us for an exciting day touring 6 unique homes SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS The French take pride in their rich culinary tradition — which encourages the hearty consump- tion of wine as a, well, dietary sup- plement to fat-laden entrees. By contemporary standards, the combination hardly seems de- sig...…
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…Annual Dinner For Hillel Hillel Day School of Metropoli- tan Detroit will celebrate its an- nual dinner on May 28, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Hillel will honor Dr. Milton and Lois Shiffman for serving as role models for future grad- uates in the acts of tzedakah and their leadership role in the Generations Campaign. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin will speak on Jewish humor; books will be on sale at the event. Mike and Mary Must will re- ceive the...…
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…Balalaika Virtuoso This weekend, Gennady Zut takes center stage with the DSO. MICHAEL H. MARGOLIN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS G pearance was printed in the club's newsletter. Zut was praised for his artistry; the author ended the article, "And he paints, too." Zut now laughs about it. And while he is yet to be self-supporting as a musician (he works delivering pizzas out of a Roy- al Oak pizzeria), he has founded a folk orchestra called Rus...…
…E STUART). SACHSE FIELD E J EWISH COMMUNITY CENTER kle-e all-day family ce‘ in honor of Israel's 48th birthday and Jerusalem 3000 KIDS-KIDS-KIDS Entertainment, Games, Hands-on Activities for the whole family GEMINI performing live at 2:30 p.m. and Akiva Hebrew Day School Choir Raquel Pomerantz Gershon — Detroit's own singer-songwriter Children's Activities Dinobounce • Velcro Olympics • Rocky Mountain Slide Jewish Experiences for Fam...…
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…Take a trip through Jerusalem's glorious history From the Diaspora to Jerusalem ma keld, Newly Discovered Family Tombs in the Kidron Valley Made possible through the generosity of: GUARDIAN Guardian Industries Corp. 17770 phoenicia Phoenicia America-Israel (Flat Glass )Ltd. May 19-June 27, 1996 Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery Jewish Community Center 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield Gallery Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday...…
…A Risk uctioneer Franklin Greenberg recalls the scene: Two well-heeled ladies were sitting at opposite ends of the same row at a live auction several years back. A Chinese ivory-jade panel worth around $500 went on the block. A hand shot up, followed by another across the room. Simmering looks flew back and forth. Pretty soon, the women were furi- ously outbidding each other for the item, offering outrageous sums for it. When one of them ran...…
…PHOTOS BY DANI EL LI PPM graphed posters commemorating the 1996 Olympic Games. The items range in value from $20 to $1,000. Eli's Wine Company of Royal Oak, along with private collectors, donated fine wines that can be bid on by the bottle or the case. Last year's first spring fund-raiser fea- tured a silent auction of artwork by local artists. The deals were good, says Paul Sil- verman, co-chair of the 20/30 League, but this year's auction h...…
…'Twister' Rated PG-13 When placed in the path of a twister, "Dorothy" will eject a t's too bad Gone with the profusion of spherical sensors Wind has already been tak- which emit signals allowing sci- en as a film title because entists to study the "workings" this tumultuous tale would of a tornado from the inside. certainly qualify as a prime can- Hopefully, given that knowledge, didate for that appellation. a lifesaving, early-warning sys- ...…
…STN Entertainment 'Boys' PHOTO BY DEMMIE TODD At The Movies Rated PG-13 AMC ABBEY 8 14 MILE/I-75 (810) 588-0881 James and the Giant Peach (PG-13) Truth About Cats & Dogs (PG-13) Quest (PG-13) Mr. Holland's Opus (PG) Barb Wire (R) Twister (PG-13) Boys (PG-13) Original Gangstas (R) we first met Lukas Haas in Lukas 1985, he was play- ing a little Amish boy who observed a brutal mar- der in the thriller Witness. Eleven years later, he has em...…
…PHOTO BY DAN IEL LI PPITT Women In Treble T he lament is familiar: Meaty roles for women in Hollywood are woefully rare. Forget 'em for the over-40 set. And it isn't much better in the theater, says high-school se- nior Jaime Newman. Finding dramas that treat women as more than props is one of her passions, and she's already discovered two that seem to her to grasp the complexity of women's lives. Last year, Newman pro- duced and acted in J...…
…JAT Entertainment Serving Up Hot Pstromi ale Strom is coming to Congregation Beth Achim with a show that's Jewish, meaty and spicy. What else could be expected from a per- former who named his klezmer band Hot Pstromi? The former Detroiter, who moved to California with his fam- ily when he was 10, takes the stage Sunday to present music he re- searched while traveling in East- ern Europe. "This will be an evening of stories and music," said...…
…AUDITIONS Schaefer, Dearborn. (313) 584- 8885. Michigan Renaissance Festi- val will hold auditions for Royal Court members, street characters and the Renaissance Academy, a tuition-free education program. Noon Sat., June 1. Festival site, Holly. Performers should prepare a short skit, be ready to read from various scripts and participate in some improvisational acting. Dressing in Renaissance attire is encouraged. (810) 634-5552. Gino's Com...…
…uled March 26 show will be hon- ored at the door). 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (810) 645-6666 for tick- ets or (313) 963-7237 for infor- mation. The Shelter at St. Andrews Hall: Weeping Tile, 6:30 p.m. Sat., May 18, $6; Madball, 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 21, $9. Downstairs from St. Andrew's Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. (810) 645-6666 tickets; (313) 963-7237 informa- tion. Magic Bag Theatre: Phil Guy (Buddy's brother), 8 p.m. Fri., May 17, $5; De...…
…Buried Treasures or more than 1,000 years the bones, the gold earrings, the bits of glass lay hidden in the deep, dark womb of the earth. Then progress rolled in — literally, in the form of heavy machinery. In 1989, workers were constructing a road about half a mile outside the Old City of Jerusalem when, while digging deep into the ground, they chanced to see the top of a door, elegant and fine. An archaeologist was called in, and then anoth...…
…SATURDAY & SUNDAY ON SALE NOW As they continued their inves- tigation into the tombs, archae- ologists were impressed by two discoveries. The first was the use of what many might have thought quite modern achievements. Doors were hinged on revolving joints. There was evidence of an iron bolt (to keep out unwanted visitors?) and a door with a circular design that appeared to be a knocker. The second was the fact that three such diverse, and o...…
…Museum And Art Centers Place, Detroit. (313) 393-1770. Janice Charach Epstein Mu- seum/Gallery: From the Dias- pora to Jerusalem: Newly Discovered Family Tombs in the Kidron Valley. Six hundred years of burial customs in Jerusalem including glass objects, gold jewelry and reconstructions of decorated burial sites. Demon- strations and activities for chil- dren: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Through June 27. In the Camps: Photographs by Erich Hart...…
…STN Fine Arts race and identity. Through June 23. House and Garden: A Total Work ofArt," a 7/free to Art Museum members. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sun- day; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. 1221 N. Woodward. (810) 645- 3312. docent-guided, 75- minute tour limited to 12 people each, will run through Oct. 31. University of Michigan Mu- $6 adults/$4 students and seniors seum of Art: American Pho- Senior citizen appre- (65+)/$2 children tographs. Exami...…
…JET An Off-Broadway, Professional Theatre in West Bloomfield presents Ertr-f SOCIAL' SECURITY A Laughter Filled Comedy by The Perfect Gilt! ANDREW BERGMAN Of "Blazing Saddles" Fame PERFORMANCES NOW THROUGH JUNE 9th C ol ■ ■ WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! Bring your Social Security card and get AARON DE ROY THEATRE Jewish Community Center • 6600 W. Maple Road • West Bloomfield TICKETS ( 810 ) 788-2900 or Me; d a l salchigas ccata...…
…2 00 OFF THEATER page 109 caster Specs Howard, "Crunch" animator Ted Petok and comedi- an Soupy Sales. Light dinner, live music and dancing. 7 p.m. Mon., May 20. $35. Hyatt Regency Ho- tel Hubbard Ballroom, Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn. (810) 644 8190. Cassettes & Compact Discs John Pinette HOUSE location, Y HAR MONY EXPIRES June 1, 1996 JEWISH NEWS 1, 6 0%it Meet Rabbi Sherwin Wine: As he signs his book Staying Sane in a Crazy Worl...…
…Laughing Out Loud With Anna Quindlen p lanned Parenthood of Southeast Michigan re- cently held a luncheon at Temple Beth El. The sold- out crowd of more than 550 pa- trons heard Pulitzer-Prize Anna winning columnist Quindlen. Ms. Quindlen is the author of several books, including Living Out Loud and Thinking Out Loud, which contain many of her essays published in the New tng,:phot6grap handcrafted toys and jewelry. Presented by The Greek...…
