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February 14, 1992 • Page Image 91

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE PEOPLE CONNECTOR ATTENTION PEOPLE CONNECTOR ADVERTISERS Even if you haven't placed your own free Voice Connector "talking personal" yet on our voice mail system, don't forget to CHECK YOUR MAIL BOX! Messages to you (based on your written ad) may be there! To find out if you have any messages, or to record your "talking per- sonal" introduction, call 1-800-535-3033 (Access Code 64). To hear your messages, or to access oth...…

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…AMAZING MARKETPLACE HEALTH CARE SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SALES Top Notch Entertainment Agency Administrative Assistant seeks energetic, self- motivator with great communication skills to sell live entertain- ment (bands, speak- ers, comedians, etc.) for corporate and private functions. Commission only. FAX resumes to Local Jewish organi- zation seeks part/full time, experienced, self-starting individual to handle phones, word processing, cl...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 93

…ABTA ESTATE PURCHASERS HOUSEHOLD GOODS ESTATE SALES LIQUIDATIONS BUY-OUTS APPRAISALS Experienced Staff Classy Presentation Vast Mailing List A. & T. SALES 838-0083 BUYING! Gold, Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry, Watches, Sterling, Costume Jewelry, Lali- que, Steuben, Golle, Tiffany, Oriental Rugs, and quality furniture. Consignments Welcome TOP PRICES PAID! 855-0053 O Dear Neighbor, If you, a friend or a relative are in- terested in hav...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 94

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE] SERVICES JULIUS ROSS KITCHEN CABINET REFACING MOVING COMPANY • Free estimates and planning • Household • Office • Packing • Piano & Appliances • Local and State of Michigan 851-1079 356.6650 Electrical installation and repair work ... ... for your home or business C asemore Electric • serving the entire north woodward area • Licensed (313) 645.1221 Insured 11 1 ILAN THE HASIE)114ASI Guaranteed Quality & P...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 95

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING ROSE APPLIANCE REPAIR Interior & Exterior Repairs Licensed — Insured. Excellent Guarantee. Experienced Professionals. Lowest Prices. Estimates Over Phone. EXPERIENCED IN-HOME SERVICE A C W INC. Gross* Points 778.3670 w.st Ana 356-1280 East Arts Heating, air condi- tioning, installation, and repair. 366-5322 PAINTING BY SAM BARON TV & VCR REPAIR PETE' S PAINTING Call NORMAN ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 96

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE SERVICES .. ■ 1!1 ■ 1111•01M ■ r MAX THE HANDYMAN Install water heater, disposal, sump pump, sewer cleaning. All plumbing repairs. Commercial and residential. You Name It — I'll Do It! Now Available At Daily 10:00 am.-6:00 p.m. Thurs, 10:00 a.m.:7:00 p,m, Sat, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 28927 Southfield Rd. Lathrup Village, Mich. 48078 Broken windows, screen repair, gutter cleaning, electrical repairs, ceiling fans, fix...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 97

…AMAZING MARKETPLACE SERVICES SAM'S PLUMBING LOWEST MOVING RATES MAGICIAN 17232 Mt. Vernon • Southfield, MI 48075-3434 • Lowest travel time • No minimum • Fully insured FARMINGTON Free Estimates COMMERCIAL • INSTITUTIONAL • RESIDENTIAL SOUTHFIELD HILLS 557-6611 477-0864 WEST BLOOMFIELD 683-0971} rPAINTIN "All Home Remodeling" •Drywall Repair • Carpentry All Insurance Work Accepted Low Prices / Licensed / 15 Years in Business ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 98

…REAL ESTATE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE RENTALS STANFORD TOWNHOUSES 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES Full basement, appli- ances including dish- washer & disposal, carpeting, central air, individual terraces. Swimming pool, ten- nis courts and car- ports, bike paths and designed playground for children. YOUR ADVERTISING DOLLAR DOES BETTER IN THE JEWISH NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS RENTALS FRANKLIN RIVER APARTMENTS LUXURIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. Ask About O...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 99

…REAL ESTATE HIGHLAND TOWERS APARTMENT RENTALS - 7--trTEHALL W1 c., MOVING TO CHICAGO? CALL APARTMENTS Providence Dr. & West 9 Mlle Rd., Southfield ■ LUXURIOUS, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Two Full Baths, Walk-In Closets T H E ■ APARTMENT • Carports • Large storage areas • Appliances, including Dishwasher & Disposal • Carpeting • Laundry Facilities • Heat included on selected units • Heated Swimming Pool 'FREE Cable TV • Community ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 100

…REAL ESTATE FOREIGN PROPERTIES RENTALS BOULDER PARK BLOOMFIELD HILLS LAKEFRONT FREE RENT UNTIL MARCH 1, 1992* Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on all- sports lake. Washer & dryer, carport, central air, heat & water. Rent — Option to buy. Two bedroom, 2 bath, 1,500 sq. ft. Carpet, blinds and alarm system. Utility room in apartment. 32023 W. 14 Mile 932-1409 334-7291 *Conditions Apply SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST. • Large 1 or 2-bedroom apa...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 101

…REAL ESTATE W. BLOOMFIELD CONDO SALE/LEASE FOR SALE LAKE ORION Four bedroom, 3 both beautiful lakefront home. Remodeled kitchen, newer car- peting, 2 decks, 2 car att. garage plus much more. Move-in con- dition. HEATHER LAKES LAKE ORION AREA OPEN SUN 1 - 4 New construction on 1.5 acres. 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary 2-story home. Deluxe features include gourmet kitchen. RALPH MANUEL Developer's personal residence. Two bed- room, 2 bath, ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 102

…!REAL ESTATE Bloomfield Hills' FOR SALE OPEN SUN 2 - 5 ROLLING OAKS AREA 200 x 300 on Long Lake Rd. Four bed- room, 3 bath ranch w/3 car garage. 40 ft. Florida room. Library. $280,000. Settling estate, paintings, ob- jects d'art for sale. N. off 13 Mile Rd., W. of Farmington Rd. Ask for MARCIA VAN CREVELD CENTURY 21 - Today Off: 855-2000 Beeper: 908-7977 Res: 661-0993 Cranbrook WERE A CUT ABOVE, AND DETACHED FROM THE ORDINARY. g ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 103

…- I REAL ESTATE 1■•■■ •• OPEN SUN 12-5 6294 ASPEN RIDGE BLVD, W. BLOOMFIELD FOR SALE FIRST OFFERING Beautiful Franklin Cor- ners Sub. Stunning 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 story. Birmingham schools. Walk to syna- gogues. By owner. $172,900 or best offer. A must see! MAPLE/ORCHARD AREA Sharp 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 both condo. Large eat-in white formica kitchen with pull-outs, Berber carpet, marble fireplaces, extra closets and lighting, burglar ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 104

…REAL ESTATE NOVI FOR SALE WEST BLOOMFIELD OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 4 369 Rolling Pine. Magnificent Contem- porary Home Decorated to Perfection. Master Suite w/fireplace & Jacuzzi. New Carpeting. Fantastic finished lower level. $295,000. Ask For JOLIE LEVINE Onluv 855-2000 TODAY REALTORS 1990 detached con- do in Maples of Novi. Contemporary decor, 1st floor laundry, mar- ble fireplace, c/a, alarm system & walk- out basement are just a few of m...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 105

…I REAL ESTATE W. BLOOMFIELD CONDO FOR SALE First in Service, First in Rates! Let us Quote You a Rate. NEW MORTGAGES — REFINANCE We offer many different programs, such as: • ZERO POINT LOANS • 5% DOWN ON PURCHASES • LOW ADJUSTABLE ARMS Beautiful setting. Walk out to pond, deck, optional hot tub. Three bedroom, 2 bath completely re- novated in 1990. Neutral decor, att. garage. $132,000 the MICHIGAN GROUP REALTORS' The MICHIGAN GROUP 85...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 106

…— I REAL ESTATE LAKEFRONT Exclusive new Execu- tive gated community on Commerce Lake. 21 one-of-a-kind homes by FOR SALE Genesis Development. N. OAK PARK 4 Blocks N. of 10 Mile Three bedroom, 21/2 bath ranch. 2000 sq. ft. Large kitchen, paneled den, cen. air, full basement. By owner. 546-2733 BEFORE YOU DUY! Have a professional Home Inspection. SPECIAL — $175* M. & H. BERRY BLDG. CO. Residential inspections 543-5441 544.4263 Exp...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 107

…The Prudential *,7; Great Lakes Realty CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Unique 4 bedroom contemporary on over 2 acres. All gloss garden room with terrific tree top views. Great room with massive stone fireplace and soaring ceiling. Family room fireplace and 31/2 baths. $595,000 646-6000 FARMINGTON HILLS. Exciting 4 bedroom Con- temporary. Pickled oak flooring, Berber carpeting, marble fireplace and extensive use of glass. European kitchen. Maste...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 108

…'"1 REAL ESTATE FARMINGTON HILLS Such a deal! FOR SALE Close Out! WEST BLOOMFIELD End unit condo with pond view offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, neutral decor, C/A, fin- ished basement, large rec. room, 2 car garage and private entry. ERA Buyer Pro- tection Plan. $120,000 ERA RYMAL SYMES 851-9770 Last five custom homes by Howard Stanley Co. in Country Ridge. Open Saturday - 5undoy 12 to 5. Monday 1-5 GREENPOINTE CONDO FOR SALE OR LEASE ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 109

…REAL ESTATE WOODCLIFF ON THE LAKE LUXURY DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS LAKEFRONT & WOODED SITES FOR SALE PEBBLE CREEK CONDO BIRMINGHAM IN TOWN Charming English cot- tage with many newer features. Hard- wood floors, cen. air, deck, new carpeting, garage. Three bed- rooms or 2 with customized walk-in closet. Great starter home, move-in condi- tion. $169,000. "I: Model, end unit. Neutral contemporary decor. New oak floors & formica in kitchen & po...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 110

…OBITUARIES Graveside Services and Cemetery Chapels Aia.H.n 1_5orfman Funeral Direction (313) 546-4700 • Indoor Chapel Services available at Machpelah, Clover Hill, Adat Shalom, and Hebrew Memorial Park Cemeteries • Serving all Cemeteries • Savings of up to $1000 or more • Brochure Available Serving your pre-arrangement needs. Call us directly for out-of-state arrangements. HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL OFFERS GRIEF COUNSELING SESSIONS AT NO ...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 111

…YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH Founded 1914 Administration Office: 557 - 6750 JOSEPH TANENBAUM SCHOOL FOR BOYS SALLY ALLAN ALEXANDER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 15751 West Lincoln Drive Southfield, Michigan 48076 SARAH MILLER, 84, of Southfield, died Feb. 10. She is survived by brothers and sister-in-law, Simon of South- field, Phil and Sally of Lakewood, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Sidney Cohen of Novi. Aubrey Ettenheimer of Palm Beach, Fla.;...…

February 14, 1992 • Page Image 112

…Extensive selection of loose diamonds to fit your custom made design. Beautiful diamond designs available in platinum, 18 kt. and 14 kt. gold. "I'll make sure everything is perfect the ring, the price and the service." Classic designs in diamond eternity rings. NEALE STONE, Store Manager Exciting selection of contemporary wedding bands. Our selection will dazzle you. And, we guarantee the lowest possible price on items of comparable qual...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 1

…THE JEWISH NEWS SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS SERVING DETROIT'S JEWISH COMMUNITY FEBRUARY 7, 1992 / 3 ADAR 5752 Big 'Ifs' Come With AJE Report NOAM M.M. NEUSNER Staff Writer I f all goes as planned, Detroit's Jewish educa- tional system will sparkle with energy in just three years. Synagogues will run exciting schools, teachers will be well-trained and students will look for- ward to learning about Judaism. That rosy picture is predi- cated on a ...…

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…era eonliTitt. 40-clav operations .11 management for the next 30' Tick:Als he pe tv API the 9 .H 'Fa AC 1,11 - thy resourcvlA th:11. fib the committee can offer to lie R sticcessfully t • -e t oft Page 34 go" WHILE OUR READERS LOOK BACK OVER THE PAST FIFTY YEARS, WOULDN'T IT BE NICE IF THEY SAW YOU ALONG THE WAY? On March 27, 1942 a dream became a reality. And on March 27, 1992 that reality will become a fantasy. Because on this ...…

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…There are perhaps seven sources in the United States for ulti- mate state-of-the-art comtemporary furniture and design. One of them is in Southfield Michigan. . YA:ACgigi fin S O U T H F I E L D The State Of The Contemporary Art Telegraph at 12 Mile • Phone: 353-9880 Open Daily 10 to 6; Monday, Thursday & Friday 'til 9; CLOSED SUNDAY © 1992 Gorman's THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 3 …

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…THE ALL-NEW NOW STARTING AT 1992 HONDA PRELUDES $16,265* ARE HERE! BEST SELECTION FROM MICHIGAN'S LARGEST VOLUME HONDA DEALER! rrl a R 'Plus tax, title and destination. BUICK • ISUZU • MI O Dam • NISSAN • Dodge 3 5 4 - 6 6 0 0 3 5 3 -1 3 0 0 On 12 Mile Rd., Just W. of Telegraph Road 5 Southfield On Telegraph Rd., Just N. of 1.696 • Across from Tel-12 Mall • Southfield • 3 generations of experience behind our service. • All...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 5

…CONTENTS CLOSE-UP Voices From Moscow UP FRONT 11 Controversy surrounds debut of new magazine. NEIL RUBIN Russian Jews face a complex future — if they can survive. 22 A Jewish look at preserving our environment. DETROIT 14 • Editors support open forum to combat hate. • Neighborhood Project hosts Home Show. center SPORTS A Passion For Hoops BACKGROUND 31 France's 'coddling' of terrorists causes a government crisis. STEVE STEIN...…

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…EDITORIAL Education: It's Up To Us, Not Just Our Educators Federation's newest report on education opened many eyes in the community last week. Perhaps, though, some of those eyes weren't really understanding what they were reading. The report talked about many issues. Among the many recommendations was the elimination of the Agency For Jewish Education-run elementary religious school. AJE's role will be to operate a resource center for teac...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 7

…OPINION There's A Fascist Reawakening In Yugoslavia Today KLARA MANDIC Special to The Jewish News A s a Jewish leader in Yugoslavia who is concerned about what is happening in my country, I submit the following for consideration. Today both Serbs and Jews in Serbia and in Croatia feel threatened by a fascist resurgence in Europe. Few outside Yugoslavia have knowledge of the genocide carried out against Serbs, Jews and Gypsies during World...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 8

…THE JEWISH NEWS ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Arthur M. Horwitz EDITOR EMERITUS: Philip Slomovitz MANAGING EDITOR: Phil Jacobs ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Alan Hitsky ASSISTANT EDITOR: Elizabeth Applebaum STAFF WRITERS: Kimberly Lifton Amy J. Mehler Noam M. M. Neusner CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Elie Wiesel WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT: James D. Besser FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT: Helen Davis PHOTOGRAPHER: VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES Glenn Triest LOCAL COLUMNISTS:...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 9

…LETTERS I PASSOVER IS COMING SOON!!! Continued from Page 6 Hebrew School Division of the Agency for Jewish Education is about to cease operating — as a result of a decision by the Board of Governors of the Jewish Federation of Metro- politan Detroit. The Federation plans to turn the operation of an after- noon school system, at the elementary level, over to the individual synagogues. It is estimated that this move would save the Federation ...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 10

…LETTERS VALENTINES DAY SHOULD LAST LONQER THAN A DOZEN ROSES. Continued from preceding page Can it be improved? Certain- ly. However, it already con- tains a built-in process to im- prove itself and correct past mistakes. This system will take years to replicate. Why on earth destroy what already works and replace it with a question mark? Why re- invent the wheel? The Detroit Jewish com- munity cannot afford this kind of experimentation. It...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 11

…UP FRONT Why Spend $2 Million To Produce A Eunuch? LEONARD FEIN Special to The Jewish News R eaders of the front page of the business section of the New York Times the other day must have perked up when they read that there will soon be a new Jewish maga- zine in the land. Any new contribution to our communal culture would seem to be welcome, and one that promises an up-front investment of $2 million and an initial audience of 400,000 sub...…

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…UP FRONT I $2 Million Continued from preceding page suffer so grievously from now. When it comes to their responsibility for inter- preting Israel, too many fed- erations too much of the time repair to propaganda. Now they promise the same with regard to the rest of Jewish life. No religion? No politics? What's left? Rec- ipes? Treasures of the past? Either we start talking sense to the Jews, or they will fall asleep. And when they awake, t...…

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…• Y A • T G • 0 • • M • GET A CONTEMPORARY LOOK AT SAVINGS. UP TO 70% OFF! Entertainment Unit $449 Home $095 Office *0 Queen Size Headboard $898 w/Stands Upholstered Occasional Chairs Sofa $c95 l•P Bed Hot new savings on the hip new styles! Fash- ionable, contemporary furniture, just arrived from the big name manufacturers. All kinds of super-affordable values for every room in your home, hand-picked to give you outrageous savi...…

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…DETROIT Federation Study Releases More Information On Detroit's Jews NOAM M.M. NEUSNER Staff Writer T he number-crunchers have crunched their numbers. Now, the community gets to look at itself. The Jewish Population Study of Metropolitan Detroit, the first conclusive study of Detroit's Jewish community in over 25 years, released its summary report this past week. Two years ago, demo- graphers in charge of the report shocked the com- munit...…

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…valentino o GIORGIO ARMANI Ms. Daher said. "The reality is that on the ground, it causes problems." Andy Acho of Birmingham strongly objected to the larger-than-life photo of Michael George, a party store owner, who sat casual- ly dressed in shirt sleeves, lounging on a chair, chomp- ing on a cigar. "He looked exactly like a Mafia don," Mr. Acho said. "Not to men- tion that it took until page three for the story to men- tion that only 4 per...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 16

…DETROIT I 11 ■ 1111•11 ■ 01.11.11111111M. Neighborhood Project Hosts Home Show KIMBERLY LIFTON Staff Writer Discover the quality and craftsmanship in Greenstone's outstanding collection of fine gold and diamonds. From classic to contemporary you will find the perfect gift for every occasion. Pictured designs are priced from $750 to $10,900. 528 North Woodward • Birmingham, MI • 4 Blks. North of Maple • 313-642-2650 ATTENTION TEENAGER...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 17

…Robert Alexander Jewelers „. VALENTINE'S 1),A.17 SALE Big Savings on all jewelry and watches including designer jewelry! Now through aruary 14th Robert ALEXANDER Jewelers 32419 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Located between Middlebelt and Fourteen Mile Road 313-855-0040 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 10-6 Thurs. 10-8 Sat. 10-5 A Third Generation of Quality and Tradition in Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry, passed down from N...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 18

…I DETROIT I Jewish Faculty Group Starts At MSU QUALITY CONSTRUCTION NOAM M.M. NEUSNER Staff Writer R A DESIGN OF THE TIMES COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN ■ BUILD DESIGN/PLANNING Residential or office, were experts at expressing form and function artistically. REMODEL/RENOVATION From simple additions to dormers and even roofing, we have the experience to do the job right and cost efficient. Whether its the Euro look or something wi...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 19

…ANNA BASSETT S presents BECKY BISOULIS Daniel Sinclair SPRING COLLECTION Monday and Tuesday February 10th & 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sinclair Gives Law Ethics The next installment of the Irwin I. Cohn Memorial Lec- tures in Talmudic Law and Ethics will meet 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Dr. Daniel Sinclair of Hebrew Universi- ty Law School, Jerusalem, will speak on "Artificial In- semination and Surrogate Motherhood in Jewish...…

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…( NEWS) FACTORY AUTHORIZED Aliyah Figures To Stay The Same 66" Dresser — Mirror — Chest on Chest — Queen Bed Reg. $3097 — Now $1898 • Solid cherry wood, genuine cherry wood veneers, and other fine hardwood and wood products • • Beautiful Queen Anne styling • Rich, authentic, hand-rubbed cherry finish • Over 100 pieces to choose from • • Quality craftsmanship documented with American Drew's "Tree of Promise" Medallion • Sterling 15870 Mi...…

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…CATERING TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS!.... The Hillers SALE GOOD FEB. 7 THRU FEB. 13, 1992 Soaked ond SOZed: Uncooked BEST KOSHER FRANKFURTERS EMPIRE KOSHER LUNCHEON MEATS • DINNER •JUMBO SLICED FRESH TO ORDER TURKEY ROLL TURKEY SALAMI TURKEY BOLOGNA A POUND Prince Manicotti SMOKED LARGE CHUBS 449 SUNSHINE COOKIES • HYDROX •BAVARIAN FINGERS • VIENNA FINGERS •19 OZ. NEAR EAST PILAF • RICE 'WHEAT 'LENTIL •SPANISH •6 ...…

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…Voices Moscow from Russian Jews face a complex future --if they can survive the challenges of the day. A FIRST- HAND REPORT oscow — The first monument on the long avenue from Shereme- tyevo Airport to Russia's capital is two huge steel and concrete beams. Crossed in an X pattern, they mark the frontline of the Nazi assault on this city half a NEIL RUBIN Special to The Jewish News century ago. A few miles down the road, lined with the Mo...…

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…Voices fmm Moscow Stone expressions on their faces, they are tightly bundled to shield themselves against the freezing weather. On this morning they are waiting to buy lim- ited quantities of milk, which comes in small tins the size of a large tunafish can. When the milk runs out — as it inevitably will — people will either sullenly go home or seek another store rumored to have the precious commodity. Ei- ther way, by 3:30 p.m. another day in...…

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…0 Menorah," says Dr. Tankred Golenpolsky. "Somebody has to finance the enlightenment ofJews in this coun- try. "Even if we naively perceive that all the Jews will emigrate, Israel can only take 150,000 a year," says 0._ the editor of the Jewish Gazette, the only national Jew- ish newspaper. "It will take at least 20 years for all the Jews to emigrate and those who will be here will lose their Jewish identity." Sitting in the national press clu...…

February 07, 1992 • Page Image 26

…Voices Moscow from brew, about Israel. "The situation in what used to be the Soviet Union is very complex for us," Mr. Ben-Dor explains. "There is a process of disintegration of this huge country that is complicated by economic and political reforms, which sometimes increases destabilization." When pressed about fluctuating rates of emigra- tion to Israel and the Jewish state's newly restored diplomatic ties with Russia, his response is appl...…

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…• I-8 p. Tracking the devastating ef- fects of the changes in Russia is Mr. Semenovsky's job. A vet- eran of the dissident move- ment, he was one of the Soviet Union's first "poor relatives," people who could not emigrate because an immediate family member denied permission to do so, as was required by Sovi- et law. In 1989 he finally did leave and now resides in San Francisco. Mr. Semenovsky has re- turned to Moscow for nine months to trac...…

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…CLOSE-UP Affording the best is not the question...finding the best is. Voices Continued from preceding page sian, he is a former member of the communist party, a self-described agnostic, and enjoys jokes about the in- ternational "Jewish con- spiracy." He recently requested in- formation about Israel for his sister who will move there to join her friends. He and his family will stay put. He remembers that his mother understood some Yiddis...…

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