…Y E E V I E W IN Rabbi Meir Kahane: a violent end to a militant life. The Violent Death Of Meir Kahane abbi Meir Kahane aroused strong emotions in people, be they fervent supporters or bitter opponents. His murder, allegedly at the hand of an Egyptian-born American on a cold New York night in early November, rekindled the controversy over the rabbi's legacy of Jewish militancy in the United States and Israel. A charismatic man and fiery s...…
…I N Y E A R E V I E Tragedy At The Temple Mount erusalem, the City of Peace, was the subject of violent disagreement between Arabs and Jews this year, with its holiest shrines the scene of a fatal confrontation during the holiday of Sukkot. Tens of thousands of Jews had just prayed at the Western Wall on a sunny morning in early October, when rocks and bottles rained down on the remaining crowd from the site of Al Aksa Mosque above. Not su...…
…Y E A R The Fear That Jewry May Not Survive Here F or the first time in decades, serious Jews worried about the survival of American Jewry into the 21st century, largely based on the findings of a major study this year that found assimilation and intermarriage increasing at an alarming rate. The study, by the Council of Jewish Federations, also noted that culture and ethnicity have replaced religion as the prevailing basis for Jewish identi...…
…Y E N R E V I E W Thousands rallied at Shaarey Zedek to support the United States and Israel against Iraq. A Night In January A Year To Remember PHIL JACOBS Managing Editor ometimes the dynamics of a situation are unforgettable. How many of us remember where we were during an event of major consequences, such as the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated or Martin Luther King Jr. or Robert Kennedy? S For several hundred Jew at...…
…Y E A R and Chaldean teen-agers from the nearby Chaldean Community Center. The program, calling itself Building Bridges, brought teens together at a Ronald McDonald House to cook a meal for those stay- ing there. Temple Israel also an- nounced that it will shelter and feed Oakland County homeless people for a week next summer. Shaarey Zedek will construct a parenting facility, a unique concept that will seek to bring synagogue- based values t...…
…ic y iNc740€02)7 The place to be for adult education. Temple Israel welcomes adult members of the Metropolitan Detroit community to develop their understanding of Jewish issues and concerns. Temple Israel's Center for Lifelong Learning in cooperation with the University of Michigan University of Michigan Professors Dr. Todd Endelman Dr. Anita Norich Dr. Miriam Bodian Dr. Elliot Ginsberg Dr. David Schoem William Haber Professor of Mo...…
…BACKGROUND HELEN DAVIS Foreign Correspondent A s Israel prepares to embark on a new year, the reverbera- tions of the trauma from the Persian Gulf War are still being felt and their conse- quences continue to dominate the regional agen- da. The defeat of Iraq, the demise of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the United States as a super- power manifestly prepared to exert its muscle have combined to radically change the political map of...…
…BAC KG ROU N D WZPS/Zion ist Arch ives Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year The Zionist Conference in London, 1920, at which Keren Hayesod was founded. Keren Hayesod Builds The Nation hillside SIMON GRIVER Special to The Jewish News A FURNITURE Woodward &. Square Lake Rd. In Kingswood Square 334-4745 Haggerty & 14 Mile Rd. In Newberry Square 669-0100 • • • • • • • • • BOB SAKS TOYOTA : • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...…
…nobody really likes paying in- come tax, however necessary it may be. Consequently, rival fund- raising organizations flour- ished at Keren Harysod's ex- pense, because donations could be earmarked for specific projects rather than disappearing anonymously into a massive fund. More- over, in many countries where Keren Hayesod is active, as much as half of the income raised remains in that coun- try for Jewish cultural and educational facilitie...…
…INSIDE WASHINGTON Imm. "1"."" THE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA Metropolitan Detroit District THE MOST EAGERLY AWAITED MUSICAL EVENT OF THE FALL SEASON PLAN NOW TO ATTEND: Sunday, November 3, 1991, 7:30 p.m. Masonic Temple Auditorium FABULOUS STAR-STUDDED SHOW Honoring RABBI M. ROBERT SYME of Temple Israel who will receive the ZOA's prestigious 'Justice Louis D. Brandeis award. MOTI GILADI, internationally acclaimed tenor, impressi...…
…Complete Auto Repair a MR. MECHANC. I Foreign & Domestic AUTO SERVICE ENTER 14 ) Sephardics Brief Government A top State Department of- ficial heard last week from a Jewish group with a slightly different perspective. A 20-person delegation from the American Sephardi Federation met Thursday with John H. Kelly, Under Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Af- fairs. Originally, the group was scheduled to meet with Deputy Sec...…
…INSIDE WASHINGTON l'imimm"'"m THE TALK OF THE TOWN Jamie & Marc Benovic David & Arline Bittker Sharon & Gerald Corlin WE ARE B'NAI B'RITH. Martin & Bobbie Levine Tammy & Bruce Gorosh WE ARE FAMILY! Sarah & Irving Pitt Phillip & Hilda Neuman Congress Gives Mixed Signals On Guarantees Members of Congress are sending up conflicting signals about how they will deal with Israel's impending request for $10 billion in loan guarantees. Som...…
…ATTENTION: ALL TEENAGERS GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK! THE COMMUNITY JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL presents TWO HOUR CLASSES DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU SUNDAYS 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Sen. Bob Kerry (D-Neb.) Kerry To Join 1992 Race? The recent decision by Sen. Albert Gore, D-Tenn., to sit out next year's presidential sweepstakes removes an- other candidate who has worked hard to develop sup- port among Jewish voters and contributors. But Sen. Bob Kerry, D...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY NOBLIA 5732—Synagogue Paths nnvn To Peoplehood And Nationhood PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor Emeritus T THIS CLASSICALLY-STYLED TIMEPIECE IS ENDOWED WITH THE STREAMLINED GOOD-LOOKS AND ENDURING QUALITY OF A BYGONE ERA. THE UNDERSTATED FEATURES AND SLEEK, ULTRA-THIN DESIGN CONVEY THE VERY ESSENCE OF SIMPLISTIC BEAUTY. ALSO AVAILABLE IN LADIES. NOBLIA SAPPHIRE COLLECTION Warranted to the Year 2001. Phone 642-5575 30400 Tele...…
…great value and needs to be known. Here is the syn- agogue historiography as provided for us conceptually by Dr. Birnbaum: The synagogue, as a place of congregational prayer and public instruction, had come into existence long before the destruction of the Second Temple and the cessation of the sacrificial worship. It is generally assumed that the -syna- gogue had its beginning during the Babylonian captivity in the sixth cen- tury before the...…
…I NEWS I ANNIME & COMPANY School of Dance * Home of Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalists in Professional Dance Competition * Special family discounts available * Many College Dance Scholarship Winners * Special Performance Groups for serious minded dancers FALL SCHEDULE '91 WITHOUT TUITION INCREASE! * TAP * JAll * BALLET Beginner thru Advanced MORNING, AFTERNOON AND EVENING CLASSES Pre-School thru Adult Classes Begin September 3, 1991 R...…
…Please Join Us for the Yeshiva Gedolah 1991 Annual Event Honoring Robert Harris Orley The Scroll of Honor will be presented to Robert Harris Orley for his personal commitment to Torah study and to the advancement of Jewish education. Monday, November 18, 1991 7:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center Maple/Drake Campus The Scroll of Honor will commemorate ,Robert's achievements and incorporate the names of friends, family and associates who wish to...…
…POLITICS The Call oldie Wild Virginia's Gov. Douglas Wilder has strong ties to the Jewish community. But will Jews support him in a '92 presidential bid? JAY LECHTMAN Special to The Jewish News A Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, in his executive conference room, is a thoughtful, contemplative man: To Democrats, he is a welcome contrast to the often strident Rev. Jesse L. Jackson (opposite). t first glance Virgi- nia's Gov. Lawrence Douglas Wilde...…
…Home Security together to bring about an end to injustice and discrim- ination. They marched arm- in-arm together, demon- strated together, protested together. The Civil Rights movement was not monochromatic." Gov. Wilder is a deliberate, contemplative speaker, often pausing —hands clasped in thought — to ensure that his rhetoric is as meticulously tailored as his gray herringbone suit. Some Jews and blacks say they consider the governor a "c...…
…..'"AINOPIPousosimibto.wowomomp. 2nd ANNUAL AUTUMN IN DETROIT Wilder Continued from preceding page COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION AND SHOW SEPTEMBER 7 & 8th. 1991 HELD AT THE im ■ DOMINO'S FARMS 2111 44 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive • Ann Arbor, Michigan 48018 • 800-29-Classic Automobile enthusiasts, this is one event you surely won't want to miss. See over 400 classic, exotic, and collectible autos of the 50s and 60s plus visit the Domino's Colle...…
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…CONGREGATION B'NAI DAVID SUNDAY SCHOOL IN WEST BLOOMFIELD America By The Year 2020? Part I." and "Will We Have Any Jews Left In North America By The Year 2020? Part II." Evening services Sept. 8-9 7 p.m. at the Downtown Synagogue building. SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield, 357-5544. Rabbi: Irwin Groner. Associate Rabbi: William Gershon. Cantor: Chaim Najman. Associate Cantor: Sidney Rube. Services: Monday and Thursday 7:30 a.m., Tue...…
…TORAH PORTION] Torah Tradition Is Available To All RABBI MORTON F. YOLKUT Special to The Jewish News "For this commandment which I command you this day, is not too hard for you, neither is it far off It is not in heaven . . . neither is it beyond the sea . . . For it is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart to do it." (Deuteronomy 30:11-14). M North Oakland Medical Center, Pontiac General Hospital Division a leader in laser ...…
…HEBREW DAY SCHOOL STOLLMAN EDUCATION CENTER KARBAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOEWENTHAL HIGH SCHOOL )karY The Officers, Board of Directors, Teachers and Students pray you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a Happy and Healthy Year And may all these blessings come as well To those whom you hold dear ltTIDT tiftvlo Rabbi Zev Shirnansky Rabbi Marc S. Volk Headmaster Executive Director THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 61 …
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…SPORTS MARVIN GLASSMAN Special to The Jewish News M any professional athletes start think- ing about retiring at 35. But not professional golfer Amy Alcott. She seems to be blossom- ing with age. Just 13 days prior to her 35th birthday, she sunk only her third ca- reer hole-in-one during the $500,000 Phar-Mor Classic in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. "I didn't see it (the ball) go in," Ms. Alcott explained. "I tried to hit the ball lightly into the ...…
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…BUSINESS 1r r Gayle Harte's Hand-dipped Truffles Tempt Loca Tastebuds. LESLEY PEARL Jewish News Intern L._ _1 hrough pastel walls and etched glass doors, the aroma of bitter- sweet and cap- puccino wafts down Washing- ton Avenue, tempting gour mets and Hershey lovers alike. Located between upbeat clothing,- comic book and an- tique shops in downtown Royal Oak, Gayle's Chocolates is a spot to relax, meet friends and consume calories — a ...…
…BUSINESS Affording the best is not the questionwfinding the best is. I Israel Industry Welcomes Outside Investors CARL ALPERT Special to The Jewish News 0 nce upon a time it was extremely diffi- cult to set up private business or industry in Israel or to invest in existing con- cerns. The socialist establish- ment looked upon private capital with proletarian suspicion and hedged the economic potential of the country with a maze of red t...…
…They'll Never See These. If They Can't See These American corporate executive is having any problem with investments in Israel, give him my telephone number and ask him to call. I'll get right on it and straighten out the problem." His telephone number is 2-210-111. Cleveland's Max Ratner, chairman of the American- Israel Chamber of Commerce, is one who not only talks in- vestment, but has over the years been responsible for many industrial ...…
…WfitMLN'iOgefFizOMOSI VIA.1,..11W1914. - 1991 Building Founders Honorees Norman Allan Mr. & Mrs. William Jacobs Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Kasle Mr. & Mrs. Larry Nichamin for the Annual Lubavitch Foundation Dinner Mr. & Mrs. Bentzion Rosen Philip T. Warren 1990 Building Foundurs Honorees benefiting the Synagogue Campus of Living Judaism Sunday, October 13, 1991 Heshvan 5, 5752 Westin Hotel Renaissance Center, Detroit Honorary Chairman...…
…1 •••••••1 NEWS NTEMPORMET Chaplains Issue Calendar Diary New York — A unique publication — 5752 (1991-92) Jewish Calendar for the Members of the Military Community — has been published and distributed by the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, a service of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, to Jewish Military personnel throughout the U.S. and bases overseas in time for the High Holy Days. The calendar salutes the 75th an...…
…I LOOKING BACK Marvin Stoloff And All The Gals At hilsum A.D. Gordon: A New Kind Of Jew misses & misses petites -contemporary fashions Wish Their Customers and Friends A Very Healthy and Happy New Year 354-4650 Wishing All Our Friends and Clients A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR Our Best Wishes For A Happy New Year! IMO IAN IG MASTER OF kir 61 f 74 DEW 26571 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48034 CLOSED MONDAYS T 352-7030 Vlit...…
…1 -.,<,?2, Wm:WWFM.,,,it. :MOVMOMEM IMEMSEEM.10:6M. ,: ::::MMSRMEEK:AMME, cVishing your philosopher. He regularly published articles and essays in the local press which had a deep impact on the ideolo- gical development of Zionism. "Our road leads to nature through the medium of physi- cal labor," Mr. Gordon wrote. In his writings he insisted that the Jewish people in the Diaspora led a highly abnor- mal existence. They were, he claimed, an...…
…I LOOKING BACK . . . may the New Year be one of joy, happiness and prosperity for all mankind iin :.4 11 4‘ PARATROPEg5 r- T*Xrri , 1, 61-fiRfic ..Altrilit 25.► 33 THE JEWISH NEWS STAFF , SAL AH EL- DINsT 7=47; ,732:!ttl P.4411IB And Their Families Danny Raskin Rick Nessel Kathy Johnson Susan Brooks Laura Siegel Betsy Leemon Lisa Marshall Patty Zorlen Steven Levin Dharlene Norris Marlene Miller Betty Wolocko Percy Kaplan Pauline...…
…Residentiat6nd N iJ Silwan, A-Tur or Issewiyeh, where such trappings of modern civilization had not been considered necessary. Everybody knew everyone else, and if you were looking for Mahmoud the blacksmith, you just asked. The municipality decided, however, that the neighbor- hoods were entitled to modern services, running water, electricity, telephones and regular postal services, and for these purposes the streets had to be named and th...…
…MIDEAST THE JEWISH NATIONAL FUND Arab-Jewish Technology Gap Is Narrowing extends best wishes for peace, health and prosperit y This Rosh Hashanah, JNF celebrates 90 years of transforming and beautify ing the Land of Israel. We thank the Jewish communit y for its support of JNF land development activities for the housing of Soviet and Ethiopian immigrants. You make it possible for them to find a home in their homeland! HAPPY NEW YEAR 5752!...…
…ItrIr r=at rtv1 IrI ti:rzt, 1 peaceful internal develop- ment. It is no secret, however, that countries like Syria, Iraq and Libya do have aggressive intentions toward Israel. Other countries in the area, which do not appear to threaten us today, are always subject to revolution, assassination or other radical changes in government which could bring about abrupt changes in policy. There are ample precedents. Professor Yosef Rom, of Technion'...…
…NEWS • • • • Coexistence Makes Progress New York — Despite the in- tifada, and in many ways because of it, Jewish-Arab coexsitence programs in Israel continue to grow and make progress — despite set- backs — in fostering better relations between Israel's Arab and Jewish citizens. In a newly released American Jewish Committee publication, titled Jewish- Arab Relations in Israel, Ken- neth Bandler, director of public information for the Na-...…
…HOLIDAYS Culture arid on a Carol Weinstock's EthnoGraphics serves up striking photography and tasteful humor for Jewish holidays and special occasions. RON OSTROFF Special to The Jewish News C arol Weinstock sends more than just greet- ings for the High Holy Days. She mails out bits of Jewish culture. Ms. Weinstock is creator, president and chief execu- tive of EthnoGraphics, known for a line of greeting cards which uses vivid pho- togr...…
…WO 041 "I came from a family that did not believe in any formal religion," she said. "My parents had a socialist bent. [The children] were sent to kinder shul and learned Yiddish and Jewish history. We were progressives." It wasn't until her fresh- man year at the University of Arizona that she began to explore her Jewish heritage — taking classes at a tem- ple, getting confirmed and "reading everything I could" about Judaism. After a bachelo...…
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…Canada, says Rabbi Bogot, the revival of adult interest in learning about Judaism is reaching all segments of the Jewish community. He notes the popularity of daytime study groups, where busy pro- fessionals meet at lunch to discuss religious issues. In Philadelphia, a circle of lawyers convenes regularly for Torah discussion. Such gatherings are becoming com- monplace across the United States and Canada, according to Rabbi Bogot. The Keva pro...…
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…important. American Jewry is a very good Jewish com- munity, but they didn't go through the same thing that we went through. That's why it's important that we get together and feel close to each other from time to time." After Mr. Arison, Mr. Netanyahu took the stage and recounted his family's Zionist history. "My father moved to Israel because it's the only place in the world where a Jew is not a Zhid, including in America. Israel is where a ...…
…-41111 111101111111.1041$11p101110. 41410110411110, I THE DIASPORA I Happy New Year From The Staff at Identity Continued from preceding page we were there purely as guests of the organizers." Dror Zadok, a member of the symposium's executive committee and Mr. Dorsman's business partner, has schedul- ed an address on forming an Israeli-American national organization. Mr. Zadok has long been active among Israeli-Americans, and has even fo...…
