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…=MON JEW/ESE NEWS 'TN www.detroitjewishnews.com A Pluralistic Approach stone building in Jerusalem is home to a Jewish day school that's thriving in the unlikeliest of roles: as a world model for religious pluralism. The Jean and Samuel Frankel Traditional School exemplifies what Jews from diverse backgrounds can do when driven by the same passion ROBERT A. for spreading Jewish knowledge SKLAR Editor from one generation to the next. The 44...…

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…This Week For Openers Defining Beautiful ORAPLIEWZ By Goldfeln Max Factor Museum o f Bea IV e are told that "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" and that "Beauty is only skin deep." Why then are we surprised by some of the "beautiful" things that surround us these days. Consider ... If you are asking your- self where all the beautiful people have gone, you are probably searching out those who are wearing the fashion trends reported i...…

…This Week A Model For Learning Jewishly A Pluralistic A.PPROACII A cutting--edge Israeli day school, supported by the Frankels Wes,t, Leant of Bloomfield Hills, successfully mixes a broadly based Jewish curriculum with secular studies. JUDITH SUDILOVSKY Special to the Jewish News Jerusalem obody dreads being sent to the princi- pal's office at the Jean and Samuel Frankel Traditional School in Jerusalem. In fact, most people voluntari...…

…in changing the face of religious education in Israel was officially recognized. Frankel school was one of 14 winners of the National Excellence in Education Prize, awarded annually by the Israel Ministry of Education. The school was cited for excellence in elementary school education. Rocking The Boat While Jewish Americans have grown up with the tra- dition of a pluralistic religious education, the idea was quite shocking to Israelis and s...…

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…A Model For Learning Jewishly STORY The Detroit Malka Rotem said of those early days. The for- mer school principal is today part of the educa- tional committee that recommended the Frankel school for the prize. "Here was a woman who said she wanted a modern school to include a view of Judaism that was not closed and structured by a rebbe, but that had an eye towards the modern world in a holistic approach," Rotem said. The school's methods...…

…• This Week +.4sti•Acioe CoverStory A Model For Learning Jewishly were added recently. school, to schools in Jerusalem and to the "I believe we have to find a way of com- entire country, Rotem said. municating with our neighbors," Levin Levin and the Frankel school's original said, explaining the need for the Arab- steering committee opened the way for alter- Jewish programs. native schools in Israel. Frankel is now part The pluralistic o...…

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…This Week Across-The-Board 1NCRE ASES Federation allocations continue to rise for local agencies and programs. Metropolitan Detroit received $1,287,000 in the budget, for a 5 per- cent increase. The additional funding will make possible salary increases for special education teachers, said Judah Isaacs, AJE executive director. AJE's "Opening the Doors" program provides assistance to children with learning dis- abilities in 23 religious sch...…

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…6 MONTH CD Are Guidelines Enough? After abuse report, youth groups say their policies prevent problems. carry it in the direction seen fit," said Sharyn Perlman, director of public relations for the OU. The investiga- tion, she said, will be of "the Union's role in this, specifically who knew specifics, what they knew and what was done." The commission will also issue recommendations about what to do to prevent such incidents, said Perlman....…

…alone in a non-public space with a child or teen. At this year's convention of the North American Alliance of Jewish Youth Professionals, about 40 people — or about 15 percent of partici- pants — attended a session on sexu- al ethics and proper staff conduct, said Doron Krakow, chair of the organization. "There's been a heightened sensitiv- ity," said Krakow, who is also national director of Young Judaea, which runs year-round youth groups, su...…

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…• our members to support it." AIPAC insiders say opponents of Barak's policies are trying to use the lobby group's imprimatur to create the false impression that mainstream Jewish leaders oppose Barak's peace moves. Klein insisted that the letter did rep- resent the views of mainstream Jewish leaders — and AIPAC's leadership. "I have personally spoken to at least half of AIPAC's national board in the past month," he said. "Everybody I talked ...…

…• Are you battling with your child over food? • Is your child sneaking food? • Is your child gaining too much weight? The Fire This Time • Do weight problems run in your family? Faint readings of pluralism detected in reaction to Israel synagogue arson. AVI MACHLIS Jewish Telegraphic Agency CC WM Center for Childhood Weight Management Maxie Collision, Inc. Jim Fleischer = "Since 1987" 32581 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, M...…

…2000 ST this constant threat of violence against all Jews who are not ultra-Orthodox." Referring to Rabbi Lau's condemna- tion, Rabbi Hirsch said it would take more than one reaction" to create a real change in atmosphere between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox streams. "It will require sustained discipline from the forces of tolerance." As the Knesset convened to discuss scheduling an emergency meeting on the synagogue torching, any hopes that...…

…s Wee Water Woes Worsen • • •••,,', The Sea of Galilee's receding water line. GIL SEDAN Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem is very summer, Israeli water officials alert the public to the same dry reality — that the nation is suffering water shortages. This year, the officials are more worried than ever. If current usage continues, they warn, the country will run out of water. The level of Israel's main water reservoir, the Sea of Gal...…

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…The Stri fe DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem fter years of talking about it, anticipating it and preparing for it, a divided and unpre- pared Israel this week faced what may at last be the decisive phase of the peace process. U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright flew into the region Tuesday to A Palestinian flag is waved in eastern Jerusalem. determine whether the time is ripe for Israeli and he would pull out of the g...…

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…This Week Insight Moving On Always a Detroiter, Rabbi Bigman finds the time is right for a change. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN StaffWriter of the Ecumenical Institute for Jewish Shook of Temple Israel. Rabbi Steinger Christian Studies in Southfield. moved to the St. Louis area to become A volunteer at the Ecumenical regional director of the Midwest or Rabbi Amy Bigman, part Institute during high school, the staff Council of the Union of Americ...…

…Magistrate Barbara Smith MAGISTRATE 48th DISTRICT COURT ▪ 51/2 YEARS •CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK - PAST TRUSTEE •AIVIERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE - PAST BOARD MEMBER •FOUNDER -WAY TO CO! PROGRAM PROMOTING SAFE TEENAGE DRIVING IN 9 DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS Please vote Barbara Smith for 48th District Court Judge* Non-Partisan Barbara Smith is committed to the safety of our families, homes, streets and neighborhoods. Ask the teens and parents of ...…

…Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on IN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com Prayer In School equal vigor, but are as futile as catch- ing sand in a windstorm. Let us be clear. We believe in and encourage prayer for inspiration and guidance. If like-minded student ath- letes or others seek religious reflection together, prior to such events, they are entitled to do so. Mind you, it is likely to alienate teammates and ...…

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…• COMMUNITY VIEWS A Political Balancing Act benefit from an exchange with the ittle did I know that I would party leader, Eli Yishai, and with an have a bird's-eye view of an editor of the Haaretz [pro-Labor Israeli political drama! I Israeli] newspaper who has profiled recently returned from a Shas. However, we could never have professional development seminar in anticipated that our meet- Israel, sponsored by the Jew- ings would occur dur...…

…LETTERS SPECIAL COMMENTARY First Rough Draft Of Jewish History This is a tall order when you're talking to a community that views its ver the next few months, institutions as sacred. Most Jews want Jewish life is going to get a to feel good about their community. lot more interesting than Bad news we don't want, not about most of us would like. It's our loved ones. Who would? summer, and we're in for a hot one. In fact, Jewish journalism in...…

…Surrendering Crucial Territory As American Jewish leaders who are strong, active, and longtime supporters of Israel, we share the concerns that a minister in your cabinet, Minister of the Interior Natan Sharansky, has expressed regarding ions reports to even more one-sided conceinister Sharansky ring that your government is offe Yasir Arafat and the Palestinian Authority. If the reports M has received are accurate, they are certainly a cause ...…

…, tSe, Robert and Nancy, Mark a -w hen it comes to Jewish day school education, the Schostaks walk the talk. The entire Schostak family - including grandchildren - have been a part of Hillel Day School for many years, as students, or involved parents, or all of the above. They know the costs of intensive Jewish education are high. But they also know 6/30 2000 34 how important it is to Jewish life. That's why they've announced a $1 mil...…

…. m 84 0 a , R4 si . a tE img gr At§ a , aaM nAaal Tribute to recall Detroit Jewry's century-old commitment to 4 assuring every Jew has a place to live. Ten Presidents The honorees, all of whom served far shorter terms than their prede- cessor Levin, are: Herbert A. Aronsson, Marvin H. Fleischman, Robert A. Steinberg, Paul Borman, Daniel M. Clark, David M. Miro, David B. Hermelin, Jack Schon, Robert H. Naftaly and Janice B....…

…• Community same: to care for the elderly and provide the best possible services for them. The Nov. 1 tribute dinner will be a time to celebrate." Meager Funding In the days of the Jewish Old Folks Home on Hastings Street, some of the services included providing a facility that maintained Jewish . dietary laws. Many of the elderly were unwilling to live with their children who were becoming Americanized and were no longer observing the rel...…

…Hadassah Hosts Apartment Parade' The Heritage of Southfield, Hadassah's Greater Detroit Chapter and Sherwood Studios are teaming up on a designer retirement-apartment tour to bene- fit the Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy in Jerusalem. "The Heritage on Parade for Hadassah," will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday, July 9 (preview party) and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 10 (community open house), at the Heritage of Southfield, a Brookdale retirement ...…

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…F Hooray For The New Americans lag Day is certainly the time to get patriotic, but this year brought new meaning for those who recently earned their American citizenship. Fellow students from their English as a Second Language class honored the new Americans in a program held June 14 at the Oak Park building of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. In addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing patriotic songs; t...…

…0 L.A. NTH Certifi cate f Deposit .1 PAN • Darchei Torah Of ers Mcals Yeshivas Darchei Torah sponsors a sum- mer food service program for children. Free meals will be made available to chil- dren age 18 and under, or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an education- al program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a state or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, ...…

…Irnai David Board Installed proudly presents ummer omen Harold Strom has been elected presi- dent of Congregation B'nai David. Other new officers are Arthur Doppelt, Shirley Baker, Philip Bolton, vice presidents; Shirley Gilbert, secre- tary; Saul Reubin, treasurer. Every Tuesday in July at 1:00 p.m. Tony Russo & his Band Forbes Owner Addresses Forum Charles Forbes, owner of Forbes Management, the downtown Detroit real estate and entert...…

…JFS Seeking Friendly Visitors Jewish Family Service in Southfield and West Bloomfield is recruiting volunteers for friendly visiting with area older adults. The Friendly Visitors provide sup- port by visiting the home or nursing home, discussing community and world news/special events and engag- ing in activities and holiday celebra- tions. JFS Friendly Visitors, for two hours a week, provide a vital link in the JFS continuum of services to o...…

…AAAERICAN CANCER f SOCIETY TOGETHER... WE MADE A DIFFERENCE. Aorea0A apv144)e,24. JFS Honors Sylvia Mevis 1-800-ACS-2345 For her 12 years of devoted service at the Jewish Family Service's Margot and Warren Coville Apartments, Sylvia Mevis was named Employee of the Year at JFS. Mevis was cited by the committee of past employees of the year as "consistently performing above and beyond her required duties." The Coville Assisted Living Apartm...…

…RINKE CADILLAC "The Power of & The Fusion of Design and Technology" Years _ 83 And • • Transitional Library Opening Still Delivering 2000 CATERA The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit has opened the Henry and Delia Meyers Memorial Transitional Library. Due to renova- tions to the interior of the building, the library has moved from its first- floor location to room 332 in the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building in West Bloomfield...…

…ou Are Cordially Invited To The Heritage The Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah Sherwood Studios Beth Ahm Elects Leadership Ronn Nadis assumed the presidency of Congregation Beth Ahm on May 2L Nadis, a lifelong member, has served as president of the shul's USY chapter. He led the congregation's men's club from 1992- 1994. He has been a board member since 1991 and an officer since 1996, most recently as first vice president. In recent years...…

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…ill, P0 • "A Calendar vegetarian treat in West Bloomfield." Bob Talbert, Marcb '99 just had to find out what so many people were raving about." " Calendar Listings are updated regular- ly on JN Online: I r Temple Shir Shalom holds services, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 30-Aug. 11, at the outdoor Carole and Henry Frank Interfaith Garden. Everyone invited. Summer Torah study sessions 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, followed by 11 a.m. ser- vices. 944...…

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…_ Mazel Toy! Southfield, to East Lansing, to Birmingham, to Ann Arbor, to Manhattan. SANDI L. KOFENDER Special to the Jewish News L isa Davis, 31, formerly of Birmingham, met Jeff Gerson, 30, of New York City on Nov. 7, 1998. It was something she never expected. A University of Michigan football game brought U-M alumni, including Jeff, from New York back to Ann Arbor. Lisa, a Michigan State University alum, and her friends went to Ann Arb...…