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…Breaking Away Four state lawmakers split om overwhelming support for Israel's West Bank incursion. ALAN HITSKY Associate Editor 0 n May 2, both houses of Congress defied a Bush administration request to tone down their rhetoric and overwhelmingly passed resolutions sup- porting Israel's April anti-terrorism incursion into the West Bank. The U.S. Senate document passed 94-2, with only Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., and Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., votin...…
…BUY DIRECT & SAVE...EVERYDAY! 40• 6 0 00 F P tionship with them," said Gad-Harf. "Of course, our leverage is enhanced in districts where there is a Jewish population." He added, "We don't give up on" the representatives who voted against the May 2 pro-Israel resolution. "We work with them and their staffs. "We don't excuse their vote. It serves as a litmus test. Certainly, we're disappointed." In separate statements in the Congressional Reco...…
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…JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CONGRESS from page 19 "Like most Americans, I support Israel. However, just like most Americans, I do not support and will not support all of Israel's policies. Generations of Palestinians and Israelis have suffered in the region, but the violence of the Israeli-Palestinian con- flict cannot be examined or addressed in isolation of decades of occupation of millions of Palestinians. "Israeli suffering is something ...…
…Silver Lining Netanyahu wins Likud showdown, but Sharon may have the last laugh. international standing for the sake of petty political gain. And, by opposing Palestinian Jewish Telegraphic Agency statehood so vehemently, Netanyahu may have Jerusalem painted himself into a far-right corner, which is no secret that former Prime Minister will make it difficult for him to win support Binyamin Netanyahu plans to challenge from the center if he r...…
…New Subversives Arrest of settlers with explosives sparks fear of new Jewish underground. from every possible aspect, both legally and morally." Jewish Telegraphic Agency The settlement establishment has good reason to be nervous. Jerusalem One of the byproducts of the lmost 20 years after Israel was shaken by intifada has been greater public the exposure of a Jewish underground in identification with the settle- the West Bank, some fear tha...…
…Top Candidates Upcoming races could place Jews in governors' mansions. SHARON SAMBER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jews have played an impressive role in American politics, serving as presidential appointees, members of presidents' cabinets and congressional legislators. But there have been few Jewish gubernatorial can- didates, and even fewer Jewish governors. Oddly, almost all of the Jewish governors have served in states with few Jews, such ...…
…Walking The Walk Forty-seven Detrorters to head for Israel on solidarity mission. hey'll bring their cameras, prayers for peace and packs filled with gifts for Israeli chil- dren, soldiers and hosts. And they'll soak up as many experiences as possible in Israel on their four-day whirlwind itinerary that includes high-level brief- ings and a trip to Detroit's Partnership 2000 region in the Central Galilee. The 47 members of the Jewish Federat...…
…° di 6 ' I 7 . CANDIDATES from page 24 Israel /twig ► TILE ISSUE While some American and European officials have expressed concerns over the Israeli Likud party's resolution opposing a Palestinian state, other events in Israel this week showed, that Israelis live in a vibrant democracy and are committed to peace. BEHIND THE ISSUE The day before the Likud party vote, estimates were that close to 100,000 peace activists demonstrated in ...…
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…Remember When • • Message Of The Movement NAACP's Julian Bond stresses continuing need to stem racism and discrimination. DON COHEN Special to the Jewish News inorities serve society like the canaries that miners used to carry," said civil-rights advo- cate Julian Bond, as his diverse audience of about 400 listened attentively at Temple Beth El. "But too many people want to put gas masks on the canaries instead of eliminating the poison in...…
…JITOpinion Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Dry Bones A Humble Giver E dward Meer embodies all that is good about giving to worthy causes. The West Bloomfield-based Meer Jewish Apartments for seniors and the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah's early childhood develop- ment center in Southfield are just two of the "bricks and mortar" contributions to Detroit Jewry that bear the Bloomfield Hills philanthropist'...…
…OTHER VIEWS The Slippery, Oily Slope Into Anti-Semitism He knows, as we do, that the United o, why are we surprised? Why Nations has passed countless resolutions do we seem to be puzzled by condemning Israel for defending itself the world's reaction to the during the last 50 years and none con- Middle East crisis? Why are we demning Arab violence. perplexed about the application of the He and the Arab nations know that historic double standa...…
…Hatred Of Jews Comes Full Circle Washington, D.C. • I is an old cliche': you can be so know better, barely protested. And it was evident on the streets of Washington last month when pro- far to the left that you end up Palestinian groups protesting the on the political right, and vice annual meeting of the pro-Israel lobby versa. In today's churning got a boost from anti-global- world, that reflects a reality ism activists in town to that ha...…
…Jewry's Role in OTHER VIEWS Human Affairs HERITAGE OF TWO NATIONS While the cultural climates of their times were decades and hemispheres apart, Eliezer Ben Yehuda and Edna Ferber shared achievements as writers and expositors for their times and places. He, as a lexicographer and philologist, almost single-handedly revived and refreshed an ancient language which became the living tongue of Israel to be. Shc, as a novelist and playwright, in...…
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…INSIDE: Edward and Gloria Meer officially open the new gymnasium at Beth Jacob School for Girls. Community Calendar 48 Mazel Toy! 51 Gloria and Edward Meer cut the ribbon at opening of the Meer Gymnasium at Beth Jacob School for Gir Is. DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer KRISTA HUSA Staff photographer A fter more than 10 years in their building on 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, the girls of Beth Jacob School, a division of Yeshi...…
…Community If you often feel tired, it could be anemia. DEDICATION TIME from page 39 ONi Gaucher Disease (pronounced "Go-Shay") is the most common genetic disease affecting Jews of Eastern and Central European descent. One out of every 14 carries the Gaucher gene — it is far more prevalent than Tay-Sachs. Gaucher is not gender or age specific. Gaucher warning signs include: • Fatigue • Anemia • Bone pain • Easily fractured hones • Bleeding...…
…Day School Boosters Workmen's Circle Honors The Bergs Yeshivat Akiva honors gymnasium donors and a longtime volunteer with Torah Builder, Chesed awards. Oak Park-based Workmen's Circle- Arbeter Ring-The Circle of Jewish Culture paid tribute to sculptor Irving Berg and his wife, choreogra- pher Harriet Berg, at the organiza- tion's annual event, A Shenere DIANA LIEBERMAN Copy Editor/Education Writer he first time Edward Meer of Bloomfield...…
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…Community Erhard BMW Supports Sports Foundation Bloomfield Hills-based Erhard BMW presented $25,000 to the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, owner Angelika Dahm Hovey said. The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, part of the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation, was founded in 1984 to honor Michigan men and women who have accomplished extraordinary achievements in sports. The hall holds fund-raisers each year to support its charitable efforts...…
…Editorial Page Editor To Addresses Council "Finding a Balance: Anti-Terrorism and Civil Liberties" will be the theme of the Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit's annual meeting to be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Southfield. , Nolan Finley, edito- rial page editor of the Detroit News, will Nolan Finley examine the meeting's theme in his keynote address. The evening will feature the presentation of ...…
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…z' EW 1SH ACADEMY 7 r..... ,,„ Q 7-: of Metropolitan Detroit HMC Trains New Docents Please join the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit for an evening honoring donors to the Jewish Education Trust of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. The Holocaust Memorial Center will begin its new docent training session 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, with an orientation. The center is at 6602 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield. Docents wil...…
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…4 6, HELPING TO Remember MSU honors Betty Rotberg Ellias for developing Holocaust curriculum. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News achievement in Holocaust educa- tion" over the past 18 years. For Ellias, a retired English teacher from Southfield-Lathrup High School, her work stands as a tribute to her par- ents. Wendy Karen Wilkins, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, may have called the honoree "an extraor- dinary person," but El...…
…Community Mazel Toy! New Arrivals April 27 Jennifer (Morse) and Bob Mattler of Bloomfield Hills welcome with much love and joy the birth of their daugh- ter, Erin Sydney (Idit). Erin was wel- comed home with open arms by big brothers Morgan Justin, 4, and Ari Logan, 2. Sharing in their excitement are delighted grandparents Barbara and Stephan Morse of Franklin and Martin Mauler of Bloomfield Hills. Thrilled great-grandmothers are Vivian Ber...…
…jo, e - ENTERTAINMENT Entertainer of the Week Lora, Caminker of West Bloomfield and Bette Schwartz of North Miami Beach, Fla. Zach is named in loving memory of his paternal grandfather Steven Z. Rones and his maternal . great-grandmother Esther Brown. March 15 Ashley (Wainer) and Gregg Oleshansky joyfully announce the birth of heir daughter, Aria Rose (Shira Tzipora). Sharing in their hap- piness are thrilled grandparents Shelley and Davi...…
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…Anniversaries BORTECK-STEIN L inda and Rabbi Lane Steinger of St. Louis, Mo., and Denise and Mark Stein of Bloomfield Hills announce the engagement of their daughter Daina Clare Stein to Andrew Evan Borteck, son of Lynn and Robert Borteck of Pine Brook, N.J. Daina earned a bachelor of arts degree at University of Michigan and a master's degree at University of Surrey, London, England. Andrew earned a bachelor of arts degree at University of...…
…LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR PLANET AND ITS INHABITANTS, LARGE AND SMALL. • Hands-on activities/demonstrations • Information from local conservation and ecological organizations • Nature Place programs Program is free with museum admission. Wetland Wonder • April 5, 7-8:3opm Take a walk with our naturalist, examine pond water under a microscope and discover life in water ecosystems. Can 248 645.3230 for more info and to register. ...…
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…Visiting The Frontlines Rabbi Spolter joins mission to Israel. s Rabbi Reuven Spolter walked down the streets of Netzarim, a Jewish settrement in Aza (collo quially known as the Gaza Strip), he noted the irony: a school, kids, bikes, mothers walking with children right beside armed soldiers, day-in and day-out. "It's this tremendous juxtaposition," says Rabbi Spolter, leader of the Young Israel of Oak Park, who recently returned from a rabbi...…
…Spirituality In Job's Footsteps Scholar Nehama Aschkenasy discusses the Judaic literary tradition of women arguing with God. • SHARON LUCKERMAN Sta/TWriter Back Street Weak tale Band Vizitor ightline her Ground • L'USA I n the early 1980s, Nehama Aschkenasy revisited her beloved Judaic heritage by studying the literary traditions in the Bible, the Midrash and the mystical writings. She was preparing herself to teach women's studi...…
