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March 02, 1990 • Page Image 117

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE RENTALS BIRMINGHAM CONDO FOR RENT OPEN HOUSE 10-2 LINCOLN HOUSE APARTMENTS Sat. & Sun. • Near Downtown • Spacious 2 bed- room apartments • Storage area in all apartments with additional storage on each floor. • Vertical blinds • Central air • G.E. appliances. 6620 Mapleridge West Bloomfield Maple & Drake Three bedroom, 3 full bath ranch, finished basement, garage, alarm system, all ap- pliances including washer, ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 118

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 WEST BLOOMFIELD 14 Mile & Halsted 4294 Foxpointe South of Lone Pine, West off Orchard Lake OWNER TRANSFERRED OUT OF STATE Spacious townhouse. 1,700 sq. ft. Deck, new kitchen, pool, garage, sell or lease. $114,000. Best buy in complex. Large bedrooms, finish- ed basement, neutral decorating, overlooks woods. Move-in condition. 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths. Tennis, pool and clubhouse. $170,500....…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 119

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WEST BLOOMFIELD CONDO CLOISTERS ON THE LAKE Four bedrooms, 31/2 baths. End unit — lake view. Updated — move-in condition. WEST BLOOMFIELD $219,900 If you're looking for value, go straight to the nearest Chapel Hill community. You'll find a tremendous selection of carefree condominiums, elegant detached cluster homes and great single-family homes. . . all with a wealth of included features, plenty of room inside and o...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 120

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WOODCLIFF ON THE PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 4893 Fairway Ridge Circle South of lone Pine, take Rolling Ridge South to Fairway Ridge Circle, turn left. Formal Capri model describes this contemporary cluster home which features a 1st floor master suite, huge 2 story great room, library plus 2 other bedrooms and bath plus loft family room, terrific for- mica kitchen and 1st floor laundry. Bloomfield Hills schools. This home is ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 121

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 5822 Shaun South off Walnut Lake, West of Orchard Lake WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLS Ultra contemporary ranch completely remodel- ed. George Kovacs lighting, ceramic tile throughout. New kitchen and finished walkout. Fabulous master bath. $249,000. 12 and Orchard Lake Best buy in area. $39,900. CRANBROOK ASSOCIATES Call STEVE GILBERT JACK CHRISTENSEN REALTY 626.8700 649-6800 WE'LL GO TO 1 oft. 9ft....…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 122

…I REAL ESTATE I ON FEB. 14, AT THE CENTURY 21 NATIONAL CONVENTION, SANDY NORMAN WAS HONORED AS A TOP AGENT IN THE COUNTRY FOR SALE When looking for on agent to repre- sent you make sure to get answers to the following questions: , . GORGEOUS QUAD LEVEL IN FARMINGTON HILLS Prime family oriented subdivision. Recently up- dated kitchen with oak cabinets and ceramic floor. Master suite remodeled with new bath vanity and walk-in closet, beau...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 123

…I REAL ESTATE I FOR SALE OPEN SUN 2-6 10814 Borgman Huntington Woods (3 blocks S. of 11 Mile, 1 block E. of Scotia, look, for red door.) Mint Cope Cod, neighborhood beau- tification award win- ner. Updates from ground up, inside and out. 11/2 blocks from school. Huge 11/2 lots, master bedroom with 2 walk-ins, air, attach- ed garage. By owner, drive by and call if you can't make open house. SOUTHFIELD- DEACON SQUARE OPEN SUN. 1-5 P.M. 21...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 124

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE COPE CRE EK Exclusive Condominium Community Farmington Hills from only $159,990 Only 7 Units Remaining in Phase I Ranch + 2-story custom-designed plans with many amenities standard such as designer baths with whirlpool tubs and Jenn-Air ap- pliances. Walk-out and creekview sites available. Open daily 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Call 626-6820 CONTEMPORARY, RANCH READY FOR OCCUPANCY WEST BLOOMFIELD CONDO OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-5:00 ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 125

…The Prudential PRIVATE WOODED LOCATION with this super sharp end 6k P/ Great Lakes Realty POPULAR Colonial in Covington By The Lakes with SPECTACULAR contemporary condo_, shows like a SNUGGLED ON a mature treed ravine lot with spring fed stream, this charming home offers so many up- dates, features marble sills, some hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, study, large family room, many improvements hove been mode. $154,900....…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 126

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BLOOMFIELD HILLS FARMINGTON HILLS Best buy in the Country Glens! Immaculate move-in condi- tion, recently painted condo. Newer carpet and tastefully decorated in neutrals. Nice view of courtyard. $52,900. (F305) 851-4400. SOUTHFIELD OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 5104 ECHO ROAD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS South of Lone Pine, West of Telegraph CUSTOM AND QUALITY built ranch in OAK PARK. Beautiful three bedroom, 21/2 bath home with crown mol...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 127

…REAL ESTATE I Sefect Properties from Real Estate One. MICHIGAN S LARGEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY. FOR SALE FARMINGTON HILLS CONDO OPEN SUN. 24 27835 Berrywood N. of 12 Mile, W. of Middlebelt Two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ranch end-unit with spacious rooms, laundry, pool and more! $86,000. 851-9770 ERA RYMAL SYMES BECAUSE IT'S THERE. REDUCED $100,000 FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY!! Brand new 4300 sq. ft. ranch located in West bloomfield. Four bedroom,...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 128

…REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE Interior designer's own home. Beautifully renovated. Call for details. 647-2844 WEST BLOOMFIELD CONDO Two bedroom, 2 bath, spacious, neu- tral decor, contem- porary, attached garage. 1st floor laun- dry, vaulted ceilings, immediate occupan- cy. 14 Mile & Orchard Lake. $107,900. 737.6212 29929 Mayfair Rolling Oaks Sub. Farmington Hills Four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2,800 sq. ft. con- temporary .Col...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 129

…REAL ESTATE ( FOR SALE FABULOUS FARMINGTON HILLS Beechwood Hill Condo This condo with contemporary flair features a large bedroom (18x12), 1 1/2 baths, bright kitchen, spacious living room, dining room and an extra large basement. Neutral Berber throughout. The open floor plan accommodates the free flow and easy access needed in today's lifestyles. Don't miss this great opportunity for gracious living at an af- fordable price! This condo is...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 130

…OBITUARIES B'NAITSRAEL NeAtv t a Catielcd TRANQUILITY, BEAUTY AND DIGNITY ENHANCED BY PERPETUAL CARE 42400 12 MILE ROAD NOVI, MICHIGAN 48050 TWELVE OAKS MALL ACROSS FROM THE $4450° Per Space Exclusively Serving Our Jewish Community and Featuring The Gardens of WHILE THE CEMETERY DEVELOPS, PRICES WILL CONTINUE TO RISE! THE TREE OF LIFE and THE TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL AMENITIES INCLUDE: (1) Membership of national lot exchange (2) F...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 131

…YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH Administration Office: 557-6750 Founded 1914 JOSEPH TANENBAUM SCHOOL FOR BOYS SALLY ALLAN ALEXANDER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 15751 West Lincoln Drive Southfield, Michigan 48076 32605 Bellvine Trail Beverly Hills, Michigan 48010 75 YEARS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT Richard Wiatrak of Troy and Mayda and Larry Dudek of Madison Heights; brothers and sisters-in-law, Irving and Shirley Goyer of Farmington Hills, Jack and Florence Goyer ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 132

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March 02, 1990 • Page Image 133

…MARCH 2, 1990 THE JEWISH NEWS A Toast To Jewish Living ft Making A Purim Custom Safe By RABBI BRUCE D. AFT Rabbi Bruce D. Aft is educational director for the United Hebrew Schools' Community Jewish High School 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. We need more time to celebrate as a people. Our victories have bee...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 134

…Growing Up Without Alcohol Purim Poem With/ A, /111cissage, PUZZLE By T UlD)I 5. LO ESL By JASON PORTH I remember the day quite vividly; my graduation from middle school, one of those events that seems so important, until it is looked back upon. I went out that night with a couple of friends that I thought I knew as well as I knew myself. It was supposed to be a night of fun, one of celebration, but all it managed to do was bring up many n...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 135

…Hava Nedaber Ivrit: A Time For Narbim B'Simha' By NIRA LEV 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 and a vocabulary list with English translations. The lessons will be prepared by Nira Lev, associate professor of Hebrew language and lite...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 136

…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. 40 YEARS AGO Freshly frozen kosher poultry made its debut in Detroit. Pianist Oscar Levant appeared in concert at the Masonic Temple. Israel and The Netherlands signed a new, six-month trade agreement. The Boy Scouts of America marked its 40th anniversary. 20 Y...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 137

…Benji's P•U•R-E•E•M Story 104c16l Itt Tzedakah Fair At Beth El By RABBI BENNETT M. HERMANN "Benji, it's 6:00 p.m. Go to your room and do your homework. We have to leave for the Temple soon. Tonight is Purim! The Rabbi will read the Megillah at 7:30 sharp!" Benji trudged up to his room. He wasn't exactly in the mood to do his homework. In fact, he rarely was ever in the mood to do his homework. Benji plopped down on his desk chair and began ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 138

…The 'War Against Drugs' Is A Jewish Concern, Too! By STEPHEN. C. COOPER "It isn't a Jewish problem!' "Jews aren't alcoholics." "Jews don't have drug problems." We have heard people say those things and maybe we have said them ourselves. One of the things I have learned as a judge is that alcohol and other drugs destroy lives and families indiscriminately: these chemicals do not care about the victim's race, religion or social status. I have ...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 139

…Making A Purim Custom Safe Continued from Page L-1 as leaders for a day and marched through the streets with great fanfare. The actual leaders — sages or rulers — were mocked in parodies, and drinking and disorder overturned normal values. Some of this survives in Purim." Today we find ourselves immersed in a society which is filled with chaos caused by substance abuse. The use of alcohol for ritual observance continues to sanctify Jewish l...…

March 02, 1990 • Page Image 140

…g't ptit iisW• The Faces, And Costumes, Of Purim By MARY KORETZ Each month in this space, L'Chayim will present a Yiddish lesson entitled, "Du Redst Yiddish? (Do You Speak Yiddish?)," whose aim is to encourage further study of Yiddish. The lesson will include a brief story utilizing the Yiddish words to be studied and a vocabulary list with English translations. Two books which may be helpful for beginning Yiddish students are Yiddish for Be...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 1

…THE JEWISH NEWS SERVING DETROIT'S JEWISH COMMUNITY THIS ISSUE 60( Lubavitch Vow To Keep Battling SUSAN GRANT Staff Writer L ubavitch Foundation will not give up on plans to build an edu- cational and religious retreat along West Maple Road in West Bloomfield — despite a vote which they say will make their task more difficult. West Bloomfield Township trustees voted 4-2 on Tues- day to exclude colleges and universities from areas zon- ed...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 2

…I PURELY COMMENTARY 'Al Tifrosh' PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor Emeritus A lways the most urgent need in Jewish ex- istence, unity in our ranks, is the most compelling duty. It is not uniformity, and differing in views is not objec- tionable. In matters involving the security of Israel and its protection against threatened annihilation, disputing is treated with great caution. When, therefore, appeals for peace are linked with menac- ing aspersi...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 3

…I NEWS OLDSMOBILES FOR LESS 1990 CUTLASS CALAIS Soviets Are Blocking Direct Israeli Flights Washington, D.C. (JTA) — The Soviet Union is refusing to institute direct flights between Moscow and Israel, at least for the immediate future, Bush administration officials and Jewish leaders have confirmed. But they said the United States is still hoping to per- suade Moscow to implement an agreement on direct flights signed last fall by El Al Isr...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 4

…Magnificent jewelry from the estates of America's premier families. View this glorious collection of one-of-a-kind diamond, platinum and gold jewelry exclusively at Tapper's Jewelry now through March 31. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience and own a piece of America's splendid past.* SPECIAL SHOWING Thursday, March 1 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wine and cheese. During this special evening 10% of the purchase price of all estate jewelry sold...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 5

…UP FRONT Speaker Repudiates Palestinian Propaganda SUSAN GRANT Staff Writer T raveling all over the world, David Olesker gives Jews the tools to reject the anti-Israel pro- paganda spread by Palestin- ians. Olesker, the director of Jerusalem's Institute For Countering Anti-Israel Pro- Palestinians are aware of television sound bites .. . Jewish leaders take months. paganda, told about 20 peo- ple Feb. 14 at the Maple- Drake Jewish Commu...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 6

…EDITORIAL Trapped In Moscow M oscow's rejection of the Bush administration's appeal to allow direct flights for Soviet Jews from Moscow to Israel is disturbing on a number of levels. The most worrisome aspect is that thousands of Soviet Jews seeking to emigrate now may be trapped at a time when anti-Semitism within the Soviet Union is increasing. There are simply not enough flights from Moscow to Budapest — the most common route — for all w...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 7

…more than a year ago, when she told me that such were her thoughts; hence, I should have been quoted in this way: "I see her (choosing to be) a Hillel or chaplain rabbi. I'm not sure (given the fact that I CONTENTS I she's only in her third year of rabbinical school) that she has (fully developed) the self- confidence and drive, at least not yet, to be a congregational rabbi. (That may account for Continued on Page 10 SPECIAL REPORT The Ne...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 8

…THE JEWISH NEWS When it comes to market coverage, the Signature team knows how to play the game. Our team has what it takes to build the reputation of Detroit's business community faster than ever. Even more than before, we're positioned to be the leader in real estate brokerage. Because now that East meets West, and North meets South, you'll find Signature right in the middle of all the action. And that means more successful deals than ever...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 9

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 10

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 11

…1 LOCAL NEWS We've Grown a Lot in 60 'Years. Did you know that at the House of Watchbands, we Maxwell St. Klezmer Band Shaarey Zedek Hosts Maxwell St. Klezmers In celebration of Jewish Music Month, the Shaarey Zedek Cultural Commission will host a program at 7:30 p.m. March 6. The presentation will be an evening of klezmer music with the Maxwell St. Kelzmer Band of Chicago. The band consists of a group of seven musicians who re-create the...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 12

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 13

…Lansing resident Kurt Gorwitz, a Holocaust survivor from Austria, protests Farrakhan. student organization; repre- sentatives of Hispanic groups; and As One mem- bers. The latter left when speakers made anti- Farrakhan comments. Finkelstein regretted in- clusion of the comments, stating they happened despite the fact the rally was to focus on broader issues. A candlelight rally outside the MSU Auditorium was specifically aimed at Far- rakhan....…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 14

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 15

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 16

…I ANALYSIS SAVE 307. Fear Among Soviet Jews Worries Activists Here JAMES D. BESSER Washington Correspondent S Save 30% on Fine Furniture by Bernhardt, Flair, Century, Directional and Thayer-Coggin - now thru February 28. Stunning living room, dining room and bedroom displays. Stop in and see For yourself why these Famous makers are known For quality and craftsmanship. Our courteous staff awaits you. Special orders available at sale pric...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 17

…house of bedrooms ...A Special Store! More fine bedrooms showcased in one location than anywhere in Michigan. Your dreams are here! there are so many," said Micah Naftalin, national di- rector of the Union of Coun- cils for Soviet Jews, the group that has been the most assertive in alleging wide- spread anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union. Despite reports of pogroms in Kiev and elsewhere, there is no evidence that any such violence has taken...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 18

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 19

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 20

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 21

…CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM CULTURAL COMMISSION sponsors Kabbalat Shabbat service with Dr. Ron Wolfson FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 6:00 P.M. Learn how to put more into and get more out of your own Kabbalat Shabbat Bid farewell to the Shabbat with Mincha Maariv services and Seudah Shlisheet (a light meal) will by a few individuals will change it much. I'm afraid for the Poles and Jews in America. There is much dislike, distrust and disrespect." ❑ SATUR...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 22

…( NEWS I LAWRENCE LAX BUILDING A FUTURE: Partner in Real Estate Interest Inc., Bloomfield Hills CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK: Father and father-in-law are Allied Jewish Campaign veterans. "The people around me created an ethic to be involved in the community." ORGANIZATIONS: Board member of Agency for Jewish Education, member of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. ALLIED JEWISH CAMPAIGN ROLE: Associate chairman, Real Estate Division ATHLETIC TYPE: "I...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 23

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February 23, 1990 • Page Image 24

…SPECIAL REPORT ❑ THE NEW EXODUS The Zionist Dream Is About To Be Tested With the need to absorb up to a million Soviet Jews in the next deca4 Israel is willing but is she able? A first-hand report. GARY ROSENBLATT Editor erusalem — In an im- passioned speech to an international gather- ing of Jewish journalists, Jewish Agency Chairman Simcha Dinitz said he is not worried about the "historic challenge" of absorbing huge numbers of Soviet...…

February 23, 1990 • Page Image 25

…SPECIAL REPORT ❑ THE NEW EXODUS Soviet Jews are pouring into Israel at a rate of more than 1,000 a week, the largest influx in the history of the state. housing, education and oth- er needs. Jewish federations around the United States are watch- ing the Ra'anana experi- ment and discussing wheth- er, like Project Renewal of a decade ago, this will be the next major cooperative ef- fort between American Jew- ish and Israeli communities. Biels...…

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…SPECIAL REPORT ❑ THE NEW EXODUS have started organizing on their own to help determine their future. In December, the Va'ad, the federation of Soviet Jewish communities, was created during the historic Zionist Congress in Moscow which brought to- gether virtually all of the 200 Jewish organizations in the USSR. "Everyone felt the need to be together," explained Mikhail Chlenov of Moscow, co-president of the Va'ad and one of 12 Soviet Jews at ...…

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