…Now Michigan's largest selection of fine watches is just around the corner. As Michigan's only Authorized Representative for all seventeen of these popular brands, nobody offers a wider selection, a longer Extended Warranty, or a better price than John Darakjian Jewelers. Nobody. 1)1R4<il All f tOe' iff-vvel4 dAta me Franklin Center Bldg • 29100 Northwestern Hwy • Southfield • 356-7140 Advance Bldg • Suite 300 • 23077 Greenfield at Nine M...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS A Toast To Jewish Living Books: The Blessed Vehicles Of Jewish Learning Rabbi Daniel Polish is senior rabbi of Temple Beth El and the author of this month's 'To Our Readers.' For each issue of L'Chayim, a rabbi, a Jewish educator or other notable will present an overview of the month's theme. There are moments, when you are a parent, when a little thing will fill you with pride and joy, and maybe even bring an inexplicable t...…
…Reading To Children Has Many Benefits Continued from Page L-1 says Ms. Becher. She pinpoints two findings. Children who scored higher on reading tasks were those who talked most about the story and asked the most questions while the story was being read. Youngsters who scored significantly higher on reading achievement tests and had "more highly developed and expanded concepts" had been read to by parents who talked with them about the books...…
…Building A Home Jewish Library of scorn, the Jewish world found in these bookmen, objects of veneration. It was commonplace for well-to- do families to open their homes to yeshiva students — to have them as regular guests at their table, and to include them in the lives of their family. The wealthiest men of a community would vie to marry their daughters off to the most promising student. Communities took pride in legends of a local matmid — ...…
…Each month in this space, L'Chayim will look back into issues of The Jewish News to see what was happening in the local Jewish community or in the Diaspora 10, 20 and 40 years ago. TEN YEARS AGO Three Jewish Americans, Daniel Nathans, Herbert Simon and Arno Penzias, were awarded Nobel Prizes for their work in microbiology, economics and physics. Local television personalities appeared at the 1978 Israel Fashion v#110141 P.4 / c• For a var...…
…Hava Nedaber Ivrit: Jews Are The People Of The Book Each month in this space, L'Chayim will present a Hebrew lesson entitled, "Hava Nedaber Ivrit!" (Let's Speak Hebrew), whose aim is to encourage further study of Hebrew. The lesson will include a brief story utilizing the Hebrew words to be studied, a vocabulary list with English translations and a family activity which involves using the new words. The lessons will be prepared by Nira Lev, a...…
…S t sat Grandpa's Cane A Symbo Of Strength And Respect By Ruth Zimmerman His grandpa was a very old man. Maybe 80 or 90 or 100, David wasn't sure. But his back was as bent as the handle of a teacup, and his eyes were soft and watery and pink. His hair, where it stragged out from beneath his hat, was yellowish and dry. David's grandfather seemed always to wear a hat — at home, on the street, in restaurants or visiting — a black furry felt,...…
…9 a R~ „ Books Teach Many Subjects v "Mother," he asked, "these people are so tired and so old. How do they have the strength to give so much to Grandpa?" "David," his mother told him, "they love Grandpa. They have loved him for many, many years. For when they were in need, Grandpa did the same for each one of them. Always it has been Grandpa that they leaned upon in troubled times. He gave them his strength and without ever being asked. N...…
…Writing A Torah When the members of Congregation Shaarey Zedek decided to write a Sefer Torah, they had to look for a special person to do it. On Nov. 13 they will complete the task and Rabbi Joseph Lang, sofer STaM (for Sefer Torah, Tefillin and Mezuzah) of Oak Park will assist them. The Shaarey Zedek families will participate in an important mitzvah on that day. In accordance with Jewish law, every Jew should write a Torah in his lifetime, ...…
…SERVING DETROIT'S JEWISH COMMUNITY THIS ISSUE 60(P OCTOBER 21, 1988 / 10 CHESVAN 5749 Steinberg Is Named Sinai Administrator S New Jewis gen • a mein i ers say if people understood the group, the would love it KIMBERLY LIFTON Staff Writer Longtime hospital trustee Robert Steinberg's appointment as interim chief executive officer of financially troubled Sinai Hospital shows that Sinai is committed to serving the needs of the Jewish comm...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY] `Vox Populi' For 'Dignified' Politics PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor Emeritus A s Jews whose parents and grand- parents — in some instances ourselves — lived under Czarist and Germanic rulers who denied us human rights, we acclaim the glory that is America under whose Stars and Stripes anything like "official anti- Semitism" would never be tolerated. That's the point in the pride in this wonderful environment of our citizen- s...…
…WE JUST MADE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO GET INTO A SAAB. WE LOWERED THE PRICE! WAS $24,041 OUR SALE PRICE $19,952 If you've been shopping for cars for a while, you're going to be surprised at how little our Saab costs in comparison. Saabs consistently deliver better performance, comfort and engineering than anything you'd expect to find in its price class, and NOW WE ARE SELLING IT FOR LESS! If you think it's about time you had a pleasant surpri...…
…[ROUND UP FIBER CEREALS. For People With a Healthy Interest In Eating Well. Nearly 1,000 people packed Adat Shalom Synagogue Sun- day night for a ceremonial dinner honoring Rabbi Efry Spectre, who is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the congregation. Special guest speaker for the evening was author Eli Wiesel, winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize. Like the other speakers, Wiesel prasied Rabbi Spectre, who received an honorary doc- tora...…
…FOP FRONT Humane Society Creates New-Breed Chanukah Card Sweatshirts and T-shirts with the design also are available. Staff Writer All proceeds from the sale of the It's ruff out there in the dog-eat- items will be used to help animals at the humane society. dog world of Chanukah cards. The card was designed by W.B. There are so many of them. Which Donor and Co., which donated all to buy, which to buy? Hounded by feelings of guilt for creati...…
…EDITORIAL Sinai Crossroads As Robert Steinberg assumes the presidency of Sinai Hospital, his agenda is already overflowing. Costs — and payroll — will have to be further reduced to balance the institution's $200 million-plus budget. Crumbling physical plant and aging equipment will have to be repaired and replaced. Bruised egos — especially among members of the medical staff — will have to be soothed and morale boosted. Long-range plans will...…
…CONTENTS OPINION 24 CLOSE-UP Left Wing Gadfly DAVID HOLZEL New Jewish Agenda members say the group is misunderstood. Cover Photo: NJA member Ed Pintzuk 44 LIFESTYLES Multi-Careers CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ Renee Mahler loves music and dance . . . and working with the elderly. 51 BUSINESS ADing Up KIMBERLY LIFTON Adcraft Club and Wayne State honor Michelson and Simons. George Bush Michael Dukakis Who Deserves The Jewish Vote? True F...…
…Detroit Chapter American Technion Society k i NfAid. says THANK YOU rtn rinin For Attending Our Serving Detroit's Metropolitan Jewish Community with distinction for four decades. PUBLISHER: Charles A. Buerger 40th ANNUAL DINNER We appreciate your continued support Detroit Chapter President THE JEWISH NEWS Program Chairman ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Arthur M. Horwitz EDITOR EMERITUS: Philip Slomovitz EDITOR: Gary Rosenblatt ASSOCIATE ED...…
…WE NEVER CUT CORNERS ON SERVICE Tam aRriFF Dodge 12 Mile Road, Just West of Telegraph Road 354-6600 BUT YOU CAN! OUR BEST SERVICE IS OUR SERVICE! 411111•1111111111•1111111r THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 9 …
…`THE UN BEATA BLE DEA LE R " I LETTERS 1 Continued from Page 6 FESTIVAL OF VALUE': m You might have noted that Mr. Fisher was responsible for the firing of the accused anti- Semites in the Republican campaign. This was done with great expedition and no denials .. . David M. Buegeleisen Southfield NEW '89 CAPRICE 4•DR. SEDAN Elect fl Wind. def., 5.0 liter EFI V.8 mg.. auto, P205175R15 ALS S/B radial W/S. Caprice sedan preferred. equipm...…
…and more than 12 times the total for 1986. Shmuel Ben-Zvi, secretary- general of the Israel Public Council, also reported that of 2,300 refusenik families in the USSR, 500 have been waiting more than 10 years for exit permits, and 1,600 have been waiting between five and 10 years. Another 200 families have been waiting fewer than five years. Tapper's Draws on Your Sophisticated Sense of Style Wearing Tapper's genuine cultured pearls, you're ...…
…I LOCAL NEWS I YOU'RE COVERED With Our T-Shirt! Tapper Liss Beitner Young Leaders Cited By Welfare Federation Subscribe Today To The Jewish News And Receive A T-Shirt With Our Compliments! From the West Bank to West Bloomfield — and all points in between — The Jewish News covers your world. And with our T-shirt, we cover new subscribers, too. The T-shirt is durable, comfortable, easy to care for and attractive. And it comes in an array...…
…We've Got The newest sensation in modular clothing is now available at Coats Unlimited! D RA GARRAIT $ • Multiples® is a unique wardrobe system that allows you to mix, match, layer, tuck, roll and accessorize separate pieces . . . into endless fashion combinations! Express yourself with Multiples®! Available at our West Bloomfield store . . . and now, at Oak Park, too! • ... N. ...v.1,u. . •,%N. . Sandra Garrott, designer of Multiple...…
…DETROIT'S HIGHEST RATES 8.200% 8.456% 8.300% 8.562% 12 MONTH CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT Effective Annual Yield* Minimum Deposit of $500 Effective Annual Yield' Minimum Deposit of $75,000 *Compounded Quarterly Rates to change without notice This is a fixed rate account that is insured to $100,000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Cor- poration (FSLIC). Substantial Interest Penalty for early withdrawal from certificate accounts. MICH...…
…An Invitation to A Gala Event Center Adult Classes Have Low Turnout DAVID HOLZEL T Staff Writer of director he the Jewish Commu- nity Center's new adult education series this week expressed confidence that the program will not be discontinued despite lower- than-expected enrollment. Some 50 people turned out Tuesday for the second ses- sion of the five-week Center for Jewish Creativity and Ex- ploration at the Jewish Center in West Bloom...…
…More reasons to vote for /13 UliA.K.I S Tuesday, November 8, 1988 •••'-' • ; • ,,,,' • -• /%- , .; • • • . , - ' • • ,. , - - ' - 4- / ' " ri: ,, '', ' " , , - , , ;,, , , iit ? ' - ' ?.." „ „:". zet, , , , , f,, i, * i'' ,, , ,„,,,,P a , . c, • . • ;, " 1 0,v 2 ' ,v, , , , -, ; ', — 4 / - fr, ,4! , , ,,, ,,* , , , ,'-`- : , , ,? , , , , ':, , , ,,, ,/ ,,‘ , 5, ' 4 - , , ISSUE Holocaust Mu...…
…The co-chairs of the American Jewish Committee Intra- Jewish Dialogue are Lauren Liss and Robert Weiss. The Jewish Community Center and The Jewish News are co- sponsors. The public is invited at no charge. Workshop panels on Jewish living and education are be- ing held in conjunction with this program. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Center, Rabbi Alon Tolwin of Aleynu will discuss Orthodox practices at a meeting chaired by Harold Berry. On Nov. 8,...…
…balutroWMIROWIIMMOIMONISMA.,44,, ,,, ..1 Fits in the palm of your hand! , NOW THERE'S SOMETHING NEW THAT GOES EVERYWHERE YOU DO! Introducing the 19.1 ounce high- clarity Portable phone. This MITSUBISHI has features not found in most full sized mobile telephones yet fits comfortably in the palm of your hand LOCAL NEWS I U.S. Savings Bonds make good business sense! Call today to find out just how much Bonds can do for you Sinai Continued...…
…RAOUL WALLENBERG PEDIATRIC DAY HOSPITAL We are proud to announce the establish- ment of the Raoul Wallenberg Pediatric Day Hospital in recognition of Mr. Wallenberg's extraordinary effort to save the lives of 100,000 Jewish men, women and children during the darkest days of the Holocaust. We call on the Detroit Jewish communi- ty to support our efforts to equip and maintain the Pediatric Dialysis Unit Detroit's special project — which is a vi...…
…I LOCAL NEWS I A Step . . . Toward A New Beginning 0 here comes a time in everyone's life for new beginnings. At Windemere Manor, a supportive care residence, these dreams come true with the first step in learning to walk again. New beginnings are the essence of Windemere Manor. Residents are encouraged to maintain their independent lifestyle. However, 24 hour licensed nursing support, assistance with medication, bathing and other supportive...…
…gang that has been murder- ing Arabs suspected of collab- orating with the Israeli authorities, according to Gen. Amram Mitzna, commander of the central region, which includes the West Bank. Mitzna claimed the ter- rorist cell was associated with the wing of the Palestine Liberation Organization con- trolled by Yasar Arafat. Arab extremists now are trying to extend the 10-month-old Palestinian uprising from the ad- ministered territories into ...…
…I LOCAL NEWS WELCOME! TO OUR NEWEST LOCATION IN EVERGREEN PLAZA It's not just our large selection of ready- made and custom picture frames or our selection of prints and posters that has permitted us to become one of the most successful frame companies in Michigan. It's our commitment to our clients to provide complete satisfaction with all of our goods and services. 9111 1 11`S 1/11111110,41 Professional Picture Framing Evergreen Roa...…
…We can help make sure your child's college education isn't out of reach. • 7 "- • Standard Federal and the Michigan Education Trust! Your child's tuition can be affordable, thanks to the Michigan Education Trust (MET). And at Standard Federal Bank, not only can you pay for your MET con- tract, but you can apply for a loan to finance it, too. That way, you can participate in MET even if you don't have the cash right now. We even offer spe...…
…CLOSE-UP Left-Win Gadfly New Jewish Agenda members say if people understood the group, they would love it DAVID HOLZEL Staff Writer W hen members of Detroit's New Jewish Agenda get together, the talk invariab- ly turns to the Middle East. "Jews have been wearing blinders when it comes to the Palestinians," says Ron Aronson, who co-chairs the group's Mideast committee. "But we are becoming more and more aware that there is another people ...…
…II I 1 11... A Ken Knoppow: "You can be part of Agenda and not agree with all of the Agenda approach." silence poses dangers of its own. "Silence is not neutral," she says. "Silence has been used by the Israeli right wing as our agreement with their policies. We are almost com- manded: 'Keep your mouth shut and your pocketbook open! " Members of Agenda say the group is perceived — mistakenly — as anti- Israel because it is willing to crit...…
…IIIMENNINEF I CLOSE-UP I New Jewish Agenda Continued from preceding page Charlevoix Autumn Getaway 75.00 etaway to colorful Northern Michigan to relax and enjoy the Edgewater Inn and unhurried Charlevoix shopping. Per Person Our Getaway Package Includes: To Getaway-Call Now! (616) 547-6044 ❑ Two consecutive nights accom- modations in a luxurious 1 bedroom suite. ❑ Two full breakfasts per person in the informal Edgewater Cafe. Color C...…
…NEWS THE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA METROPOLITAN DETROIT DISTRICT founder of the International Network of Children of Jew- ish Holocaust Survivors, alleged that Boleslays Maikovskis is being allowed to remain in this country — despite the fact that his deportation has been cleared by the U.S. Supreme Court — because of his affiliation with the Republican Party's Heri- tage Groups which worked for former President Richard Nixon's re-ele...…
…SIA SCrt nwt Ntte Join us at the Auction For Hillel Day School Saturday, November 5, 1988 32200 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills Silent Auction: 8:00 p.m. Live Auction: 10:00 p.m. Dr. Conrad Giles, Auctioneer "50/50" Raffle Drawing: 11:00 p.m. Diary Dessert Buffet Tickets: $12.00 for more information please phone the school: 851-2394 We're campaigning for your support Our Bags Are Unpacked! Increase your interest in Israel 11 0/0...…
…Receivables Ailing? Send Hanukkah wishes that last longer than eight days. L-A-W AGENCY, INC. HAS THE CURE .. . House will come round to this view," Sharif said in a recent interview. "The Americans have their own interests to protect and they are quite pragmatic. "One day they will realize their interests will always be at risk until a Palestinian state is formed because that is the only way to peace in the Middle East." A softening of th...…
…OPINION We Buy Diamonds & Estate Jewelry We are currently paying premium prices for your diamonds, second hand diamond jewelry and colored stones. Call for an immediate cash evaluation. rf fine jewelry and gifts 26400 W. 12 Mile Rd. 357-5578 (ME. corner of Northwestern) in the Franklin Savings Center CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES Shop out of your home at your convenience CREATIVE TABLES, INC. LTD. • Call Vicky Leebove 8...…
…from leading the fight to get Israel the Arrow missile, to closing the PLO offices, to supporting a U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem. In addition, Quayle played a key leadership role in see- ing Israel designated a major non-NATO ally of the United States. On Oct. 10, during a spontaneous question-and- answer period at the Detroit Economic Club, Quayle answered a question by in- stinctively remarking, "When you look at the Mid- dle East, the fir...…
…OPINION 1 Please join us for festivities marking the GRAND OPENING of the new, exclusive boutique where fashion has no size . . . 14 and up FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1988, 6:30 p.m. MUSIC AND CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1988, 12 noon to 8 p.m. TRUNK SHOWING OF REGINALD DESIGNS Meet designer REGINALD THOMAS and place your custom orders from his new spring line Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres Music and Champagne PLEASE R.S.V....…
…i Remember Za„or THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER invites the community to its ‘11\ 1 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY DINNER Sunday Evening, the Sixth of November honoring THE SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST Presentation of the Righteousness Award to HEILTJE KOOISTRA DOS who, together with her husband, harbored eight Jews for three years in Holland during the Holocaust. Guest Speaker Special Guest Fred W. Friendly Susan Vigorito Television News Pion...…
…I INSIDE WASHINGTON I' Senator Jesse Helms Helps Kill Hate Crimes Statistics Bill nett Johnston of Louisiana and Sen. George J. Mitchell of Maine, both of whom have ex- cellent records on Israel. And many pro-Israel acti- vists have come down on Inouye's side — leading to fears that an Inouye loss might produce an uncomfor- table backlash. JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent A 36 MONTH CD The Franklin Savings 36-month CD. With a r...…
…We don't clown about our dolls... Shultz Peace Initiative Seems Solidly In Place WOLF BLITZER Special to The Jewish News ashington — A sen- ior State Depart- ment official has predicted that the United States will pursue the general outline of Secretary of State George Shultz's Arab-Israeli peace initiative irrespective of a George Bush or Michael Dukakis victory in the presidential election next month. Assistant Secretary of State for Nea...…
…SYNAGOGUES STREET WISE With The Jewish News' Home Magazine You can purchase copies of the Jewish News' colorful, informative Home magazine, beginning October 21, from these convenient locations: — SOUTHFIELD — Capitol Rx Twelve Mile & Northwestern Seven-Eleven Franklin Rd. South of Twelve Mile 2000 Town Center Border's Book Store Southfield & Thirteen Mile • Phil 'IV Pharm. Evergreen & Twelve Mile Efros Rx Greenfield & Ten Mile ...…
…(TORAH PORTION . B'NAI DAVID INSTITUTE FOR ADULT EDUCATION FALL SEMESTER, 1988 • Lectures on vital contemporary issues by Rabbi Morton F. Yolkut • Discussion period to follow each lecture Patriarch Abraham Had A Better Idea RABBI RICHARD C. HERTZ Special to The Jewish News W ith this sidrah, the Torah turns from the myths of crea- tion and the stories of Adam and Noah to the history of the Jewish people. Abraham ap- pears on the scene...…
…I SYNAGOGUES I Ntaciton The ewish. °rah Network of 'Michigan 131111g Continued from Page 36 Lea Invites ou 'Participate In al fve Education An 'Exciting `Uhe9hiption9 ot, Jewish /au' Fascinating insights into the structure and development of Jewish law Date: Time: Wed., Oct. 26, 1988 7:45 pm Registration 8:00 - 9:00 pm Lecture 9:00 - 9:45 pm Open Discussion Location: Machon L'Torah/Jewish Learning Network of Michigan 15221 W. Ten...…
…a e on Shaa. ofe N4' )? (.5)<Nc*‘‘°teI ic".?(- CONGREGATION S HAAREY ZEDEK 1988 Fall Course Selection 5749 Temple Hosts Wine Tasting Temple Israel will host an international wine and food sampling extravaganza from 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday. The event is being co- sponsored by the temple, Cloverleaf Market, 30 wine distributors and several local restaurants. In addition to samples of gourmet foods and wines, a silent auction of fine wines will...…
…JOIN US FOR A PROGRAM OF TORAH IDENTITY, EDUCATION AND ACTION! LORD RABBI IMMANUEL JAKOBOVITS RABBI SIMCHA KOOK Chief Rabbi British Empire Chief Rabbi of Rechovot, Israel DR. NORMAN LAMM HON. YOSSEF BEN AHARON President Yeshiva University Director General, Prime Minister's Office RABBI JOSEPH GRUNBLATT RABBI HERSCHEL SCHACTER Rabbi, Queens Jewish Center, Professor, Touro College Rosh Kollel, Yeshiva University RABBI MAX SCHREIER ...…
…I NEWS I The new look for 1989 now at ir & Nails LA ROCHE LC f ITCH! 27 Parties On Israeli Ballots Jerusalem (JTA) — The Central Election Committee gave its formal approval last week to 27 party lists that will compete in the Knesset elections on Nov. 1. Of the 27 parties now on the ballot, 14 are new ones, seeking Knesset representation for the first time. The fate of a 28th, Rabbi Meir Kahane's Kach party, is in the hands of the High Cou...…
