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July 30, 1999 • Page Image 23

…Flap mot's 131 pa 6iqu a uaaq say a bowl JEFFREY I ROBERT I -- oRicl iNAt /AicRoCoRd -rm TIDE Co RECTiON which thedsraeli prime minister pledges to give up more West Bank land, Katsover says he is not particularly wor- ried about settlements being disbanded. "People are alert to what's going on, but there's no real worry, no panic, no sense of emergency," he says. "No one's energies or emotions are ready for mobilization right now," he a...…

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…TOYOTA FACTORY SPECIALS 1999 4-Runner LTD Lease for 36 mos. Was $36,753 Now $399 $1,995 total due at signing. $33,180 Embassy Move Stalled STK. # 1086 Loaded auto, air,Ieather, CD, rur- ning boards, factory official. Washington he legislative storm over the Clinton administration's defiance of a law requiring that the U.S. embassy be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is intensifying. But the Capitol Hill leg- islators, responding to Is...…

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…Women wonder why Ehud Barak broke his promise to raise their political standing. LARRY DERFNER Israel Correspondent hen Public Security Minister Shlomo Ben- -\ w Ami recently said the ,------ new Israeli cabinet had a "Third World" level of women's repre- sentation, he was being generous. With just one woman — Environment Minister Dalia Itzik — in the projected cabinet of 32 minis- ters and deputy ministers, Israel has half as many women in ...…

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…ohJITEditorials Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com A New Starting Line D - etroit has been a major force in the Jewish Community Centers' Mac- cabi Youth Games. When Detroit , hosted the second games in 1984, participation jumped from 300 at the first Maccabi in Memphis in 1982 to 800. In 1990, Detroit partied with 2,200 teen-aged Jewish athletes, and last year, this commun...…

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…0011111111117 VIEWS •-^ A Trip To Israel Brings Inner Peace Jerusalem aveinu shalom aleichem. Haveinu shalom aleichem. A two-hour flight from Detroit to Newark, followed by a seven-hour plane ride to London. A con- necting flight to Prague, with a four-day stay there. Countless airplane meals, bus rides, takeoffs ASHLEY and landings and, finally, the most BELLET significant land- Special to the ing of my life. Jewish News Along with 39 st...…

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…SPECIAL COMMENTARY Q. Reform Judaism Strives For A Sacred Balance /- here has been much con- versation these days about Reform Judaism and Reform Jews. Where is the movement going? Does Reform have an ideology? What has hap- pened to "classi- cal" Reform? The conversation is heated at times. But it is a healthy RABBI encounter that SHELDON will continue for ZIMMERMAN a long time. Special to the At issue is not Jewish News simply Reform Jud...…

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…Don't Let This One Get Away! The 7.10%* 5th Zero Coupon Bond Catch this rate through September 7, 1999 Effective Yield to Maturity and Current Purchase Price of $2,959 for Bonds. Purchased Through September 7, 1999. Matures at $6,000, 10 years from issue date (last day of Sales Period in which subscription is accepted by Fiscal Agent). *Yield to Maturity Israel. Bonds. Good For You. • . Good for Israel Development ..orporatioO:fily1i - r...…

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…namm'IRT Yiddish Spoken Here Detroit Jews still communicate through the vigor of the 1,000-year-old language. Martin Liebman in his library of Yiddish books Standing: Emily Warren, 13, Cantor Stephen Dubov, Alan Posner, 13, Justin Wedes, 13, Avi Davidoff 12. Seated: David Silver, 13, Aaron Zupmore, 13, and Josh Garvin, 12. In front of piano: Charles Williams, 11, Ariel Dubov, 11, and Jeremy Posner, 11. SHELLI DORFMAN Editorial Assistant ...…

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…members and invited guests, the study of poetry, Yiddish culture and Yiddish writers. The next meeting, on Thursday, Aug. 12, will focus on "the Yiddish- Jewish writers killed by the KGB during the time of Stalin," says Latinskaya. The monthly meetings may be inconvenient for young Yiddish speakers to attend, Rozenthal says, because they are held on weekday afternoons. Latinskaya says younger people do come when the club offers Yiddish con- ce...…

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…W e I CC II-IC 110 M e ego?! (517-eci o 0. r. Lai! Assisted livin g , Sharing The Law Of The Land with catered services in beautiful surrounclin q s created especiall y for older adults. \\f ?'s t FA cso 48.3)3 Call Renee Mahler at 248.683.1010 for additional information Israeli pair study American legal system. SHELLI DORFMAN Editorial Assistant Personal care assistance RN Nurse manager 24-hour licensed Nurses Round the clo...…

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…In the beginning. • • Bnai Moshe Youth Director Nava Hod has been selected to serve as the education and youth director at Congregation. B'nai Moshe. Hod received a bachelor's degree in education administra- tion, Bible and Hebrew language, with special- ization in special and adult educa- tion, from Nava Hod Tel Aviv University. In addition, she attended State Teachers College, Seminar Hakibbutzim, receiving a senior teacher designation in...…

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…ATTENTION! Home Owners • Builders Architects • Designers ADD BEAUTY & DIMENSION Shir Shalom Elects Officers N /- Temple Shir Shalom recently elected new officers and board members. They are president, Bunny Lieberman; vice president program- ming, David Steinberg; vice presi- dent communications, Harold Wolkind. The nominating committee also nominated Bennett Nathan to fill the dual role of vice president finance/administration and treas...…

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…, ace Leslie Gowan Becomes Archivist Leslie A. Gowan has been named to the post of archivist of the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archive of Temple Beth El. The Detroit native is a graduate of Wayne State University with a master's of library information science degree and certifi- cate in archival Leslie Gowan administration. She has worked for the General Motors Media Archives, the Ford Motor Company Archives, the Plymouth Historical Museum and H...…

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…orthWood gewErerc5 Calendar THE BRIDAL STORE SILVERWARE CHINA AND CRYSTAL SALE • STERLING SILVER • SILVER PLATE • STAINLESS STEEL ON THE FOLLOWING NAME BRANDS. CALL FOR PRICES. • ROYAL DOULTON • REED & BARTON • JEAN COUZON • NORITAKE • YAMASAKI •TOWLE • MIKASA • SASAKI • LUNT • HUTSHENREUTER • KIRK STIEFF •GORHAM • WEDGEWOOD • RETRONEAU • WALLACE • • ROSENTHAL • INTERNATIONAL • FRASER • BLOCK • WATERFORD • ONEIDA • SPODE • LENOX • DANSK ...…

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…AP" 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Informantion: Anya Aisner (248) 541- 6506 or Rae Mandel (248) 650-9497. ATHERWOOD BETH ELDERS ANNUAL PICNIC At Handleman Hall noon Tuesday, Aug. 17. Barbecue and white elephant swap. Open to the community. $5. RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 12: Doris Kushner (248) 352-5882 or Hermina Leib (248) 354-9569. MEN'S ORT 'RUB-A-DUB' Detroit Chapter annual dinner auction. Thursday, Aug. 19 at home of Nancy and David Katzma...…

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…Harry Weinberg knew the value of money: it was supposed to enrich Jewish life. So the onetime immigrant who became a Baltimore real estate mogul made sure that his resources were used wisely. He and his wife created a foundation that has improved the quality of life for Jewish people everywhere. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has awarded a $2 million challenge grant toward fulfillment of the Jewish Community Center's endowment go...…

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…(W) Oldsmobile. 0 000000- 1999 ALERO GX losophy, 8:40 at the Aish Center, 555 Old Woodward, Ste. 611, Birmingham. (248) 737-0400. TORAH CLASSES FOR WOMEN The Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center offers two new classes taught by Chaya Sarah Silberberg. At 8:30 p.m. Mondays the Torah portion of Bereshit is explored in-depth, focusing on Rashi. Hebrew knowledge helpful Chaya Sarah but not required. At Silberberg 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sichot of ...…

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…ROSH HASHANAH GREETINGS 5760 eatt-tavu.e, a- 57- ,e4214 41.C1.3.deezokt.! 5760 WISH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 13eil lar a happy, healthy Flew Wear These are person to person greetings only. If you would like to send a greeting for your business, contact your sales rep or call our classified dept. at (248) 354-5959. weir lann T11115 V2 to all oilic trim& and reiatioes. #2 - NAME - $33.00 all o...…

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…Mazel Toy! 4'1'1 OVS And L ittle Lady An 18-year love a air started with an ad. A 1993 photo of Nonnie with Sam, Joey, Michael and Gabe. DEBRA WEISS YASHINSKY Special to The Jewish News T his is the true story of four young men who found the love of their life in the Jewish. News classified ads! In 1981, my husband Gary and I were the adoring parents of our first- born son, Gabriel. I was loving my time at home with him and cherishing ...…

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…CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT ! If you are looking for a facility to .hold your wedding ceremony or reception, then look no further than Bay Pointe Golf Club, a private club located in West Bloomfield overlooking beautiful Middle Straits Lake. For over 30 years, thousands of the most elegant weddings in all of Michigan have been at Bay Pointe. Just one look and the club will give you an idea of the elegance that will surround you on you...…

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…Engagements , This week's friends are Daniel Michaels E-e Special Friend Jay Hodess Moss-Diamant Melissa Diamant, daughter of Emanuel and Judy Diamant of Palos Verdes, Calif, and Doug Moss, son of Sam and Edith Moss of Farmington Hills, are thrilled to announce their engagement. Melissa and Doug were engaged while skiing in Lake Tahoe, Calif., one of their favorite retreats. A November wedding is planned in San Francisco. Friends are a bl...…

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…Mazel Toy! DeSigner: Silvano Barsacchi . .............. r‘ < Engagements • .... ,, . . 2.4 The Exquisite Taste Of Italy Prepared Especially For Your Kitchen. STYLE I ELEGANCE I SERVICE I SOPHISTICATION Everyone uses the same words, we'll show you what they mean. I _.:_ :ki 0, 31 KITCHEN & BATH ,,..„ „.:, IRS 6151 Haggerty Road Hearth West Bloomfield, MI MIN Kitchens • Fax: 248/ 669-0311 Tel. 248/ 669-2211 SCAVOUNF Freedman...…

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…Mc12el Toy! Weddings A Wedding ThatWill Be Tveastoed Fovievee! 131Aeak a colorful glass vessel at y01.41+4 wedding cep ,eniony and save the sllatAcIs.tke glass pieces will be encased inside a b and clAafted mezuzah, Komer-Kaplan /- Margery Lynn Komer and Barry Mark Kaplan were recently married at Temple Beth El. Rabbi Daniel Syme and Cantor Stephen Dubov officiated. The bride is the daughter of Judith and Richard Komer of Bloomfield...…

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…TURN OVER A I . t•:k1KTV\ , SIGN UP FOR FALL CLASSES AT THE ICC! 4 4 Located in the heart of your neighborhood, the Jewish Community Center offers a variety of classes for people of all ages and inter- ests. For information or a class catalogue, call (248) 661-1000 in West Bloomfield or (248) 967-4030 in Oak Park. Registration begins August 9.* *Members only. Registration for non-members begins August 16. Jewish Community Center of Met...…

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…Synagogues Comforting Words •a_ 0 G Minyan leaders bring more than religious service to shiva homes. SHELLI DORFMAN Editorial Assistant 0 ne-hundred people sitting in the back yard of a Bloomfield Hills home were hardly in typical sur- roundings for a shiva (Jewish mourning) prayer service. But service leader Mark Nemzin said the outdoor setting made it much more beautiful. In fact, he is willing to plan a shiva service "any- where t...…

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…SILHOUETTE WINDOW SHADINGS There's only one Silhouette, and there's only one place to find it. Synagogues Nothing comes close to the magical- beauty of Silhouette' window shadings. Sheer fabric facings filter light, soft fabric vanes adjust for privacy. All in an array of colors, glorious fabrics and a choice of vane sizes. There's no other window fashion like it. Come see for yourself. Sp z\ Free In-Home Service • Free Professional Measur...…

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…Learning. Self-respect. ,-4;SUCCeSiSset A parent's SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, 48037- 2056, (248) 357-5544. Rabbis: Irwin Groner, Stephen Weiss, Joseph Krakoff. Cantors: Chaim Najman, Ralph Goren. Cantor emeritus:Sidney Rube. Services: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 a.m.; Monday and Thursday 7:15 a.m.; daily and Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. Aufruf of Liza Beth Yarov and Howard Larky. SHAAREY Z...…

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…:••••••• "'" ANCI College Grads Save Even More! Synagogues '99 PROTEGE * 36 Mo. Lease $1373 DUE AT SIGNING Buy For $13,749 • `h ~ OHEL MOED - SHOMREY EMUNAH 6191 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 737-2756; 737-2626; 557- 2580. Rabbi: Eli 'uncle": Services: Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 9:15 a.m., 8:50 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., Thursday 7 a.m. West Bloomfield Community Eruv, (248) 788-6782, update information will be completed 15 mi...…

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…Congregation Beth Shalom Sample our Shabbat .. . Take Home a Year's Free Membership TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL 801 West Michigan Ave., Jackson 49202; (517) 784-3862. Rabbi: Alan Ponn. President: Denni Glick. Services: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. TEMPLE EMANU-EL 14450 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 967-4020. Rabbi: Joseph P. Klein. Cantor: Norman Rose. Rabbi emeritus: Dr. Milton Rosenbaum. Services: ...…

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…Torah PortiorLY Teach God's Laws To Each Generation , . • , :i:::: , s.•• ,••••. ••,•••,,,,,,,,,::•:*:4N:' ..:. • ••••, , Don't miss Voices in Jewish Education. A special Jewish News section sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan. Next Friday, August 6, 1999 in the Detroit Jewish News. Jonathan Brateman has always been there when we needed him. Rabhi E.B. (Bunny) Freedman Vote September 14th for JONATHAN BRATEMAN - For Southfield...…

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…Plo FINANCING AVAILABLE ON CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED** 1999 LEXUS RX 300 AWD 1999 LOCUS ES $390* MOB stores searching for knowledge. Beginning with the very young /- child, our goal is to integrate and instill Jewish values -and learning. Do we emphasize to our children that the "good" and "ethical" things they do are what are taught in the The words from this week's portion are the very words that we declare in the Shema. Torah? Do we ''prick...…

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…SHAAREY ZEDEK WE'RE THERE FOR You. School Our Beth Hayeled _..ursery \ Students ... Are a Step Ahead our professional, loving staff can guide your children on their road to success through early mensch-making, holiday-savoring and growth experiences to nurture their Jewish life. For your convenience, our Beth Hayeled Nursery Schools are located in Southfield and West Bloomfield For Membership Information Please Call Judith Shelvach-Steve...…

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…'Question of the Week: What do the following have in common: Emanuel List, Fredrich Schorr, Jacob Perelmuth, Regina Resnick, Jennie Tourel and Roberta Peterman? *GDJGGd UOr so LiTnwiaJad ciopor puo sJaied ovacioel so JaBaci ulawalad oIJaciod moul Aow noA 'sewou IDaa aNAA Aci iuem laJnoi puo 1DIUSGel 1.1.10LpS pied° uoTilodaievy a ft jo SJOIS - LISINGr GjGAA IIV LiallASUlf ht Bulb Went On Safe milk, bombers and weather satellites how Je...…

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…Fact A Day Detroit's Premier Entertainment Location presents the Smash Hit Musical Spoof of the Movies! 'W" - phers working in the Eastman Kodak laboratory in Rochester, N.Y., invented <odachrome film. They didn't stay in science. Godowsky moved on to become first violin with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Mannes, together with his father, opened the Mannes School of Music in New York City. * * * if there is abetter show in town...…

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…NW' 4 ,* 0101024040:0603. C. ' source, is named for Max Margules (1856-1920). 24. Beno Gutenberg of Germany (1889-1960) was the first geologist to suggest the phenomenon of conti- nental Spreading. He served as president of the International Associ- ation for Seismology and was direc- tor of the Seismological Laboratory at California Institute of Technology. 0.4AM:41.4:0;413.WO 01:10:h 40.4;00. • ,o),16'40 • 25. Born in 1916 in pre-...…

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…GueSt Column My King Of The Opera Stefenie Sasson Special to The AppleTree randpa Abie told me I looked like a princess. I told Grandpa Abie he looked like a king. He did. Honest. Grandpa Abie's shoulders are as wide as a kite and Grandpa never slouches. Grandpa Abie's face is as round as a cookie plate and his eyes are the color of the deep, blue sea. Isabella, my favorite doll, and Grandpa Abie have the same porcelain skin. Grandpa Abie i...…

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…Audi BOOK '99 A6 QUATTRO LEASE SPECIAL 3-Year/50,000 Mile Maintenance Included Maccabi Team Readies For Games T Ihe Detroit Maccabi Club will send 166 athletes to three sites for next month's JCC Maccabi Games. Some 52 Detroiters will compete in Houston and 68 in Columbus from Aug. 8-13. An additional 46 Detroiters will compete in Cherry Hill, N.J., Aug. 15-20. (See related story, page 10.) HOUSTON Boys 13-14 Baseball coaches David Dis...…

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…• Are you battling with your child over food? • Is your child sneaking food? Is your child gaining too much weight? • Do weight problems run in your family? C CWM Center for Childhood Weight Management Let the professional staff of The Center for Childhood Weight Management help you and your child. For more information about classes and locations, call: (248) 661-6625 "Healthy py Kids") —s Are Happy 411111.11=1M111111111k Jim Fleis...…

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…' ................... OMPLAISAti WEST BLOOMFIELD PLAZA 7) /-- - The entire U.S. delegation spent its first Shabbat evening at the Bet El Synagogue and then shared Shabbat dinner in the home of a Mexican Jewish family. A week later, some athletes went to an Orthodox Shabbat service at Ramat Shalom synagogue. From an athletic stand- point, the games featured strong performances by all but one U.S. team. The U.S. won gold medals in open and j...…

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…Fast ball: 2 m.p.h. • So hers not your typical major-leaguer. But we made an all-star trading card for him anyway. BIG animal "Simon-rmirialog • NIA. >12, ' 4eat, 44 7'411,, Series #1 is now available at The Detroit Zoo through August 14 or while supplies last. Each series contains 5 cards, with 4 series in all. Collect all 20 through September 19. Children 2-12 admitted to the Zoo receive them absolutely free. www.detroitzoo.org 7/...…

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…At AJ r * AJR- Israeli Masterworks On View In Cleveland .74 Temple Israel Concert Honors Irina Mishura Larry Moss, new chairman of the Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance, promises a car show like no other. :, s et. '256/146$10111ffillaNea:*si arry Moss doesn't have a one-track mind exactly, but all the roads of his after-work journeys generally lead to roaming around cars. A car club organizer, collector and occa- sional racer, Moss...…

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…Best Bets YIDDISH IN THE PARK The year's annual Yiddish Concert in the Park moves to a new location this year, as the Klezmer Fusion Band performs 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Rothstein Park in Oak Park. Rothstein Park is located behind the Oak Park JCC, at Church and 10 Mile roads. The family concert will be moved inside the JCC in case of rain. The Klezmer Fusion Band is led by Ann Arborite Neil Alexander, who, when he's not playing music, is...…

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…Calendar LESTER JOHNSON Paintings from the 1990s William Glen Crooks NEW PAINTINGS The Klezmer Fusion Band performs Sunday at the Yiddish Concert in the Park, in Rothstein Park, Oak Park. CLASSICAL The Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Meadow Brook Music Festival features maestro David Alan Miller and guest pianist Eduardus Halim in a program of Symphonic Blockbusters 8 p.m. Friday, July 30. Miller and the DSO will be joined by the Women of ...…

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…ELEGANCE from page 67 it from Marsha and Jeffrey Miro of Bloomfield Hills. Carlo's youngest son, Rembrandt, a gifted animal Special to the Jewish News sculptor, drew his inspiration from the zoos of Paris and Antwerp, where he would spend days and weeks rnate furnishings. Lifelike animal sculp- at a time in close observation of the animals' habits tures. Sleek automobiles. An unlikely mar- and behavior. The Jardin des Plantes, near where riag...…

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…One of their most beautiful cars is the Type 57SC Atlantic, built in 1938. Only three such cars were made of similar body and grille work. One is owned by Jewish clothing magnate Ralph Lauren. With its ham- mered armature that goes from the back to the front, the sleek roadster resembles a black hel- met on wheels; it could achieve a speed of 135 m.p.h. The most famous of all Bugatti automobiles is the Type 41 Royale. Intended for, but never o...…

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…Confronting The Past In a new book, Gottfried Wagner takes on his family, including his great-grandfather Richard Wagner, the-19th-century composer branded for his anti-Semitism. JUDITH BOLTON-FASMAN death in 1980. "Being a Wagner," he says suddenly and softly, "means being labeled as a Nazi Wagner." The struggle to transcend that label is a leitmotif in Wagner's dark and contentious new memoir, Twilight of the Wagners (Picador; $25). The f...…

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