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…$1.00 SEPTEMBER 26, 1997/24 ELUL 5757 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Locally, Internationally. Inside: The Year 5757 In Review Neighborhood Shifts To Improvement Loans. Honey & Apples For A Sweet New Year Rosh Hashanah 5758 …

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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS eiN Sept. 26, 1997 Vol. CXII No. 5 Front 10 Slaw Is The Culprit County officials blame Stage & Co. for hepatitis outbreak. 11 Reflections on a year of anger and confrontation. Births 66 B'nai Mitzvah 68 Business 204 Community 31 Editorials 24 Engagements 41 rood 180 Health 198 Holiday Greetings R7 Marketplace 217 Obituaries 246 Danny Raskin 156 Carla Schwartz 163 Sports 38 Synagogues 47 Torah Portion 55 Travel 190 ...…

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…For Openers_ ZOA BALFOUR Pain Of Puns RABBI BOB ALPER Special to the Jewish News c onfession can be cleansing. Cathartic. Rehabilitative. And public confession can be even more powerfully purify- ing. Here's mine. I used to make puns. I was a real "punster." A fall-down subdued giggle "punny" kind of guy. My affliction knew no bounds. Punning is a disease with an alarm- ing high incidence among Jews, who love to toy with language. It rea...…

…4wareemsomminamaimummumni.0 Michigan's First Congregation Continues Its Tradition Of Responding To Community Needs L We Welcome All In The Community To High Holy Day Services Free Of Charge W believe EVERY Jew should have a home for the High Holy Days. And so, we invite you to our home, Temple Beth El. We invite you to worship with us as we begin a New Year together. To all who need a place of safety and sanctuary..: Come Home to Tem...…

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…Dear friends and Jewish News readers: Sincerely, ,A7 Carl Marusak and Anna Hartfik .E. Jewelers Michigan's Largest Jewelry Store ... Find Out Why 13840 Michigan Avenue • Dearborn (313) 584-3003 • 1-800-850-4143 Mon. thru Sat. 9am to 6pm • Friday, 9am to 8pm 9/26 1997 8 \ .•. ,•• • • • • IL/ …

…Sent From Israel Ya'el Waxman jumps in where Jeff Kaye left off ULIE WIENER Staff Writer he word shaliach comes from the Hebrew root sha- lach, meaning "to send." And for more than 30 years, the Jewish Agency has been send- ing these emissaries regularly to Detroit d other communities to strengthen Diaspora awareness of Israeli culture and facilitate aliyah (immigration) to Israel. But Ya'el Waxman, who is replacing Jeff Kaye as Detroit's c...…

…fishing ( the Happiest . of New Years - Stage 6' Co's cole slaw is pinpointed as the source of the hepatitis outbreak in Oakland County. to all our friends and customers JULIE EDGAR Senior Writer ka, Mon.-Sat. 10 - 6 Thurs. 10 - 9 Its All In The Mix WOODWARD CAMERA BIRMINGHAM 4 BLOCKS NORTH OF 14 MILE the experts. to cone to... WE BEAT LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICES! $399.95 • Built-in auto flash - DAYS NL 35-080 zoom • Easy ...…

…• • JOE, KEN & GRACE AT CCRITURN CAMERA in Royal Oak Painting The Town Neighborhood Project is launching a new loan program to hep homeowners spruce up their domains. _JULIE EDGAR • Senior Writer eighborhood Project, the 10- year-old Federation program that provides interest-free loans to Jewish home buyers, is changing with the times — and they • are good. Simply put, homeowners in Oak • -Park and Southfield are staying put, '—tighten...…

…The Shirt Box Just Turned Sixteen and We're Driving Prices Down. Take an Extra 11 0% OFF* Our Already Low Prices Dorm Dilemma So Join Us Thru Oct. 1 for One of Our Biggest Sales Ever! Orthodox students have mixed views on a Yale lawsuit. JULIE WIENER Staff Writer a E ome rituals and observance a re central to Orthodox The Shirt Box. Shirts And A Whole Lot More. Always 20% - 35% Off Retail Courtyard Center 32500 Northwestern Hwy. Farm...…

…Toge7 l - ecti 41- Aaron Kleid of Oak Park is a WSU law student who also attended Wayne undergrad because "I didn't feel I'd be comfortable with campus life." He questions Yale's fairness. "My sense is that Yale is saying, 'Well, if you're Orthodox and don t want to live on campus, you don't have to go to Yale.' If you're Orthodox, don't get the best education? [The students] have worked for this all their life!" Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz, di...…

…j Count your children among tomorrow's leaders. Enroll them in a Jewish high school. ewish high school graduates excel. In their academic performance. In their community involvement. In their personal and professional lives. They stand out as achievers. They stand out as people. Surprising? Hardly. According to an AVI CHAI study of 1,250 June 1996 graduates of Jewish high schools across the country, 99% were going on to colleges and univers...…

…Down Memory Lane A Jewish Historical Society tour takes two busloads back to the old neighborhood. \- • JULIE WIENER Staff Writer Pentecostal churches, congregants dressed in their Sunday finest waved to the tour bus slowly winding down their street. Reminders of the neighborhoods' former residents are still abundant, with churches still retaining the Jewish symbols carved on their walls and faded kosher delicatessen signs still visible o...…

…discoveries re s s y Living To Ride The local chapter of a national motorcycle organization bikes while raising money. LONNY GOLDSMITH Staff Writer r tatoos. For the past nine years, a local group has been trying to clean up the image. The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), according to Chapter Director Sally Bobek, is an international organization with more than 70,000 members dedicated to safe motorcycling and bettering the ima...…

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…A Peaceful Gift May the coming year be one filled with health, happiness and Prosperity for all our friends and family. The peace pole was celebrated with prayer and song. o 0 Wishing All Our Friends and Clients A 1-happy & 14ealthy New Year ITC UNICII111 pOrf DAVID M. DEUTSCH, MASTER OF DAVID • KAREN RUTH • ALICE R013 • PATTY LYNNE MEREDITH COHN StaffWriter c ongregation Shir Tikvah on Sunday, Sept. 21, donated a peace pole to Tr...…

…C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF THE FRESH AIR SOCIETY WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR 95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!! The summer was a huge success due to your participation A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 95TH ANNIVERSARY CO-CHAIRS: Sharon Hart & Ron S011iS11 1 The Countdown Continues 1 00TH ANNIVERSARY I 902-2002 We will be calling upon you soon to help us continue to take strides to the 21st Century. SAVE THESE DATES ...…

…iw War Fami lies... •k, NATIVE TRADITION 5 I be chanted in Hebrew, along with a detailed explanation in English. Even people who have observed the High Holy Days for years but want a better understanding are wel- come — no more wimpy services," Tolwin says. The Aish program will discuss the meaning, themes and liturgy of Rosh Hashanah as well as the issues of mechitzah (separate seat- ing), prayer, teshuvah (repentance) and God as King....…

…SEPTEMBER SAVINGS R A Healthy And Happy New Year To , All Our Friends, Customers & Relatives! ■ NEED EXTRA MILES? Call Us For A Custom Quote! A A \ , /-/ and joy — that's what makes the taste," says Stutz, 48, a native Detroiter who runs the Oak Park \,= -nen's hockey league. Friends before they cooked togeth- er, Jaron and Stutz began making their now-famous cholents when Rebbetzin Bergstein stopped making ,hers. ( Stutz, whose mother w...…

…To All Our Friends & Valued Customers Best Wishes For A Happy & Healthy New Year... MICHIGAN'S #1 LEXUS DEALER IS HAVING A YEAR-END CLEARANCE Now through Sept. 30 •Free Pick Up and Delivery 'Free Lexus Loan Cars 1991 LX 1450 Demo Sale LARGEST SELECTION IN STATE 98's Are Here - Ready for Immediate Delivery! Lexus PRE-OWNED CARS 4•1 CHOLENT RISHON (#1) 18-qt. crock pot 8-9 qts. water 12 medium-size potatoes at least 4 onions 7 carrots 1 ...…

…We Wish You and Your Family A Happy, Healthy New Year. THE MERCHMS OF APPLEGATE SQUARE - 8 10 shakes soy sauce • 2 inches of ginger - 4-5 cloves of garlic 1 regular teaspoon size turmeric 2 spoons ground cumin seed 2 spoons ground coriander 1/2 packet of Goodman's onion soup mix • 1 spoon sugar • Chop all ingredients, except beans. • Rinse beans and check thoroughly, looking for pebbles or insects. Discard any bad beans. Mix ingredients to...…

…JNEditorials Pause To Remember The Important 'Stuff' To our readers: cessfully redesigned.Jewish News or an award- The blush of a bride-to-be and the gurgle of winning story, the celebration of family and a newborn. The croaking voice of a bar mitzvah friendships were a higher priority. and the quiet confidence of a high school grad- Last week, I held Chuck in my arms. Charles uate. The "stuff of life," Chuck Buerger called Alter Buerger Aug...…

…COMMUNITY VIEWS =Arabs And Jews, Can They Be Friends? and his family. This gentleman, now or the past 16 years, I have a friend, is among many with whom been a member of an orga- I have shared conversation, commu- nization called the nity projects and social situations. American Arabic and Recently, my husband and I trav- Jewish Friends. This group is unique eled to Turkey. While not an Arab in the United States. It is one which country, Turk...…

…tig 2744 3,Z EW ,ffe, 71, ;wa r - LETTERS MEM CLARIFICATION ..x41 . - ;MiVig1MM110M The New 1998 Lexus LS400 and ES300 Are Here! We Are Also Now Taking Orders For The New 1998 GS300 & GS400 .,- Sf r.wwqr"w"'W .1 ,teg r,4 74-0,9z .„ ce wat ' - s , s' 'sn't"xy.,, r-41,K1a.44.4,sX , ...:, ,. ' .4.41saftC, from page 24 JET strives to be included among the cultural institutions in this metro area, in particular as a source and ...…

…\_ /—j Attention Medicare Beneficiaries • contract to speak for our unknown and never-to-be-known ancestors. It does not matter that it may ultimately -In-je a losing battle. We shouldn't fight only the fights we can win, but we should fight the fights we must fight. Nietzsche said, "What doesn't kill us will make us stronger." There are only two races of people on earth, decent and indecent. We have a social contract to respect all decent ...…

…• "sf..,, \ • irora Is Ito The scribing of the donors involves Temple Israel families, scribe Dr. Eric Ray and the creation of a new Torah. LYNNE MEREDITH COHN Staff Writer KRISTA HUSA Photographer o, they're not writing their own version of the Torah. Temple Israel members are coming together to fund the new scribing of very old words. For about a year, temple members have given anywhere from $18 to $50,000 toward the scribing of a new...…

…(Opposite page, top): Pat Baer looks on as the rabbi scribes part of the Torah. (Opposite page, bottom): Rabbi Eric Ray shakes hands with Steve Brooks as his wife Jamie, daughter Anna, and father-in-law Steve Passon look on. (Left): Andy Topy, 13, examines the quill with his mother. (Below): Temple Israel in West Bloomfield commissioned the scribing of a new Torah. 9/26 1997 29 …

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…Community Stern, Scott Shapiro, Kara Ettenson, Barbara Leibson and Jodie Klein. Also Julie Lubner, Jill Herman, Elana Weiss, Jaime Berman, Jennifer Tisdale, Marci Sturman, Lindsay Faber. Undergraduate and graduate stu- dents interested in participating next summer may call JVS JOIN Coordinator Debra Silver, (248) 559- 5000. HAVE You HEARD LATEST? 11. Art, Home Tour Planned Swiss Ambassador Gives Talk The Women's Division Sponsor Society...…

…Here's To 4 The Wexner Foundation Proudly Announces Its Tenth Class of Graduate Fellows Fellow Graduate Program Career Area Jeremy Bandler Brandeis University Mara Benjamin Stanford University Marla Berkowitz Jewish Theological Seminary Beth Finger J.T.S./Columbia University Michelle Fisher Jewish Theological Seminary John Fishman Hebrew Union College-JIR Laura Gold Jewish Theological Seminary Dina Gerber Heubner Jewish Theological Semi...…

…/– cation, contact Jason A. Miller, (248) 788-0600. EXTRA SPECIAL END OF THE YEAR VALUES An Incredible Opportunity Offered by ERHARD BMW, Michigan's Largest BMW Dealership BBYO Hosts KickofFEvent '97 BMW 318ia Michigan Region B'nai B'rith Youth Organization will host Kickoff Dance '97, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Maple-Drake Jewish Community Center. There will be chapter booths to sign up for mem- \ bership. All registered...…

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…intIV12 L'Shanah Tovah! May the New Year Bring To All Our Family, Friends and Clients Health, Joy, Prosperity and Everything Good in Life. From: The Entire Staff CAPITAL MORTGAGE FUNDING The Best Mortgage Banker 71 / 1 1 CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 20475 W. 10 MILE SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075 MEMBER (248) LOW-RATE® 569-7283 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Since 1986 STEVEN TARNOW, C.R. PREFERRED I BUILDING CO. (248) 626-5603 Fax 248-932-0950 ...…

…A Healthy, Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR To All Our Clients & Their Families With Warmest Wishes FROM MAXINE WEINBERG And All The Sta ffAt TRAVEL •aillifi• MA Linda Anway Lenore Block Sharon. Block Jodi Denenberg Eve Ezmerlian Steven Fish Linda Gershenson Judy Gold faders Judy Goldman Bata Jahnke Community Qa t - 4 Rosh Chodesh Gathering Neshei Rosh Chodesh will host a gathering, 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Tish...…

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…Sports Consumate Professional Dress For Success c \ / A long-time Detroit journalist reflects on his career as he prepares for a local honor. LONNY GOLDSMITH Staff Writer ilLA ORCHARD MALL (248) 855-8818 COLORWORKS STUDIO OF INTERIOR DESIGN t the first induction ceremo- ny for the. Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, Al ckerman was asked to be the master of ceremonies. He jumped at the chance to wel- come his boyhood hero, Hank Gree...…

…Among those that he worked with were Jerry Hodak and Bill Bonds at a time when their newscast got almost 50 percent of the audience. "People got intimidated around Bill Bonds a lot," Hodak said. "Al didn't care. He was happy to verbally spar with Bill any time. "He took the bulldog approach when it came to interviewing. He's one of the handful of people I've worked with that really stood out." In 1979, Ackerman made his final career move, to C...…

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…Milestones A N T W E R P E W EL ER S TRADITION THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME. Angeles. Eric received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State and is attending law school at Southwestern University, Los Angeles. An August 1998 wedding is planned at Temple Beth El. Engagements Kravitz-Rubin Lois Graff Rubin of Southfield and George Rubin of Naples, Fla., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa Michelle to Grant Adam Kr...…

…Leslie Jacobs Associates and The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn Milestones • Engagements a series of workshops for enhancing your life r those AiMpvelusi begun to entertain or those who simply want:to do it better, this series offc4.4rciting w orkshops offer you a hands-on opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business. The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn's chs, celebrity guests and entertaining professionals will share their knowledge, expert...…

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…Temple Kol Ami Invites you to 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Services Friday, October 3, 1997 - 10:00 am. /-- This Service is sponsored on behalf of the Reform Community and open to all — NO tickets are necessary Temple Shir Shalom ORTHODOX AGUDAS YISROEL- C— MOGEN ABRAHAM 15751 W. Lincoln, Southfield, 48075, (248) 552-1971. Rabbis: Dov Loketch, Asher Eisenberger. • • • \- • ANN ARBOR -) ORTHODOX MINYAN 1429 Hill Street, Ann Arbor, 48014, (...…

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…Synagogues SERVICES A HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL RELIEF PROGRAM FOR RUSSIAN JEWISH CHILDREN Is proud to honor Dr. Linda Bolton At a Sukkos Concert Featuring waham Sunday October 19, 1997 7:30 p.m. from page 48 weekdays 7 a.m., 7 p.m.; Sundays 8:15 a.m., 5 p.m. Rabbi's class 6:30 p.m. B'nai mitzvah of Lindsey Goodman, daughter of Stuart and Elaine Goodman; Zachary Agosta, son of Tony and Debra Agosta. Rosh Hashannah services: Wednesday, Oct....…