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July 19, 1996 • Page Image 9

…HIGHEST OVERALL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG CELLULAR USERS AVAILABLE ONLY AT Other than cost, the only downside is a lot of sore fingers, though Mrs. Conrad insists this abates with time. Today, she finds doing needlepoint "so re- laxing. I could sit for hours and do nothing else. "Sometimes, when the kids are in bed I'll stay up until 3 a.m.," she said. "It's kind of ad- dictive. You know you should go to sleep, but you just have to fin- ...…

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…`Doc Washington' DRY N A retired psychiatrist takes the plunge into politics. JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER H • Somerset Cleaners 40 Minute Cleaners Two Times The Size For Better Service All Work Done On Premises (12 Mile & Evergreen) r SAME DAY SERVICE UNTIL 3 P.M. r r Laundered 7 his Shirts Coupon J l Wor 1 Pi Of $1 Pants il When presented with any incoming dry clean- ing order of $7.95. Coupon must be sur- rendered when leaving o...…

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…DETROIT I THE JEWISH NEWS ALLEGRI • C.ANALI • CORNELIANI • LUBIAM • NANI BON • REPORTER • RENE LEZARD • TINO COSMA • VESTIMENTA • ZANELLA Vol. CIX No. 21 Publisher Arthur M. Horwitz Editor Phil Jacobs Associate Editors Elizabeth Applebaum, Alan Nasky ▪ Assistant Editor Gail Zimmerman Staff Writers Julie Edgar, Jennifer Finer, Jill Davidson Sklar, David Zeman Arts and Entertainment Editor Julie Yolles Contributing Editors Michael Davi...…

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…THE GREAT OUTSIDE wrisiDE • Up Frail MACCABI DETROIT page 3 Bloomfield; Carley Leipsitz, Farmington Hills; Mindy Pickens, West Bloomfield; Sarey Ruden, West Bloomfield; Lisa Schwartz, Bloomfield Hills; Lee Sobel, West Bloomfield; Michelle Weiner, Oak Park; Jerrin Zurnberg, Huntington Woods. Coaches: Larry Harwin, West Bloomfield; Jeffiey Fox, West Bloomfield. A LOT OF THINGS ON SALE SIDEWALK SALE CONTINUES and gallery Located in the Orch...…

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…SUBU - RBAN OLDSMOBILE & CADILLAC World's #1 Aurora Dealer 1004040101100$0 1996 AURORA MSRP $35,500 $399.00 a Month* 36 Month Lease Several to choose from year closed-end lease with approved credit plus taxes, plate and title fees. $2,600 cap cost reduction. Total payment 5 14,364. Mileage charge of 15 cents per mile over 36,000 miles. Lessee pays for excessive wear and use. Lessee has option to purchase at lease end for 5 23,220. *...…

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…A Good Night's Sleep... ANTICIPATION page 3 credits Detroit's strong participa- tion in the teen games to the vol- unteer coaches. 'e have the same coaches year after year," he says. "Many of them don't have their own kids involved anymore, but they keep coming back and giving their time. Our strength is in our adults. They see the value of the pro- Brought To You By Harper Furniture. Four piece solid maple bedroom. Includes: dresser, mir...…

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…Celebrate 3000 years of history and heritage at the Metropolitan Detroit State of Israel Bonds JERUSALEM 3000 CELEBRATION Honoring Bryon and Dorothy Gerson Congregation Shaarey Zedek Louis and Lana Golden Temple Kol Ami Sy and Helen Indianer Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses D. Dan and Betty Kahn Adat Shalom Synagogue Herb and Babs Kaufman Temple Beth El RITA RUDNER Special Guest Entertainer Allen and Elaine Kovinsky Temp...…

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…N g t= 41 0 4 .„ The Latest Chapter in European Design Ila• Just Been hgneroset Hundreds of specially priced rug are waiting for you all under our big festival tent. Come visit our showroom today and pick-up your reserved copy. * The 1996 Le Style de Vie from Ligne Roset has just arrived from France. This full-color 132 page catalog, normally $10, is now yours free! Floor Sample Sale Now In Progress, Help Us Empty Our Warehouse! *Offer ...…

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…MO'C',Atk'N'sr - t:M k v %A "4\ A 4talca kzt •WugA v s, Munich's Cold Shadow A surge of pride swelled through the small crowd of Jews at the Olympic Village on Sunday morn- ing as the Israeli flag was raised. Equally, a tide of anger swept through them and many others when the International Olympic Committee this week again refused to host an official memorial for Israeli athletes slain at the 1972 Munich Games. Our hearts go out to the...…

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…Community Views Editor's Notebook Different People Shaped By The Shoah What Do We Say To These Kids? SIDNEY BOLKOSKY SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS PHIL JACOBS EDITOR Ruth Kent and ment and then I was forced to Martin Shlanger cancel the next. She phoned that were my friends, night to say she had begun to re- among the first member details, and I suggested Holocaust sur- that we set up another appoint- vivors I inter- ment. "Now," she said, ...…

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…NO TICKETS page 20 e d a ' Required" — although its ad was much smaller than Beth El's ad. Both those who placed the ad and those who accepted the- ad without first determining its ac- curacy should be held responsible for this well-meaning misinfor- mation. Are there other congregations in the Detroit area which also have the same policy? MEOW, Beth Isaac Synagogue in Trenton. Irving R Schmolka Grosse Ile The Media And Propaganda '96...…

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…\ / — Congregation B'nai Moshe recently broke ground for its new education building. Shown are Rabbi Elliot Pachter, Sexton Shalom Ralph, Cantor Louis Klein, and shul president Steve Rabinovitz. University Gets Polakoff Papers New York (JTA) — A prominent Jewish journalist's papers have been donated to the University L_ of Scranton. Joseph Polakoff, a Scranton alumnus, served with the U.S. Information Agency and with the Jewish Telegraphic ...…

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…ORTHODOX AGUDAS YISROEL- MOGEN ABRAHAM 15751 W. Lincoln, Southfield, 552-1971. Rabbis: Dov Loketch, Asher Eisenberg- er. BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD SYNAGOGUE-CHABAD 357 N. Woodward, the Masonic Temple, Bloomfield Hills. Rabbi: Yechiel Polter, (810) 258-2741. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Kiddush follows services. BAIS CHABAD OF FARMINGTON HILLS 32000 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, 855-2910. Rabbi: Chaim Bergstein. Ser- vices: Friday sundown; ...…

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…Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Tisha B'Av services: July 24 at 9 p.m.; July 25 at 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. BEIT KODESH 31840 W. Seven Mile, Livonia, 477-8974. Rabbi: Craig Allen. President: Jeffrey Kirsch. Vice presidents: David Gross, Martin Diskin. Services: Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. Children's service the first Friday of every month. Kiddush follows Shabbat services. BETH ABRAHAM HILLEL MOSES N - , REFORM CONGREGATIO...…

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…The Cultural Commission Of Congregation Beth Abraham Hillel Moses Proudly Presents Just For The Fun Of It! Love And Reverence Are Recurrent Themes AN EVENING OF DINNER, DANCING AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Shabbat Devarim: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22; Isaiah 1:1-27. 9,4 RABBI RICHARD C. HERTZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS T Henny Youngman AND FEATURING Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner WITH THE SILL MEYER ORCHESTRA ALSO APPEARING: THE HORA AVIV DANCERS ...…

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…JAGUAR OF TROY Schonbergers Lead Group SELECT EDITION Pre-Owned Automobiles Elaine and Mark Schonberger, active participants in the Mar- ried Group of Temple Beth El, were recently installed as co- presidents of the group. Both are former board members and have served as secretaries and vice presidents of fund raising. They are participants in the temple and community as well. Elaine is a lifelong temple member and recent adult bat mitzvah....…

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…The Ultimate in Bands and Entertainment f t 1 • Rumplestiltskin • Simone Vitale • Skyline And The Back Street Horns •Vizitor • And More When you've had enough of being called a behemoth. Jerry Ross Band • ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM "Thank you, thank you, thank you for mak- ing our daughter's wedding a musical dream. You were fabulous!" —Rene and Max Kreitman OM Er1TER T A I nmEn I T h Lafayette, Royal Oak, MI WOW (810)398-9111 rsee...…

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…T111-- 41111111111111111111k, Congregation Mickigan's Introduces Another First High I Ioly Day Services Open To All Of Our Communi Free Of Charge - Temple Affiliation Needed. Seats available now • Reservations are being accepted • For information call (810) 851-7686 • 7 k‘ : ; 40IP„ 8X • an s • a-tion f/F I n the spirit of new beginnings, we believe that all Jews should have a a caring Jewish Community, Come Home to Beth El. If...…

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…Engagements evious sales and special girders excluded. en Monday - Saturday 10am-5 pm or by appointment Forman-Edelman Franklin g PERSUASION BILL MEYER HOT ICE FENBY STEIN C/D THE D ET R O w 32 • small affairs • last minute arrangements • 18 years experience • budget minded Entertainment • Agency • JERRY FENBY HOT ICE SECRETS THE CONTOURS SIMONE VITALE QUIET STORM PERSUASION SUN MESSENGERS JERRY FENBY GROUP SUNSET BOULEVARD KEE...…

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…pwatia,4, CONCEALER TIPS • In My Own Studio On Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills Engagements Every time you read about concealer the rule is ... concealer first, foundation second. I can't quite understand that method. By the time you cover the concealer with foundation the con- cealer is all but blended into oblivion ... noth- ing left ..."there are the circles again" you say to yourself. "Why can't these companies make a concealer t...…

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…essentia ls The "Huggy" Diamond earring is this season's hottest jewelry fashion essential. Anniversaries Tapper's has an extensive collection to choose from, in yellow or white 14K Gold and 18K Gold. As always, our commitment to quality, prompt-courteous service and hassle-free returns assures your complete satisfaction. /- 141( Gold, .09 ct. t\N DiacrIo no pave' 1-1usg■ es" Reg $135 Now °ilk)/ 013 $.1 6\a. Collens 50th Lillian and...…

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…COLORWORKS STUDIO OF INTERIOR DESIGN • Anniversaries As we begin our 19th year, we thank you for making our studio your preference for excellence in interior design, new construction expertise, fine furnishings & efficient service. • • We look forward to working with you as we continue to grow! Litt 60th 32500 Northwestern Highway • Farmington Hills • 851-7540 Charles and Zoe Litt of Birm- ingham recently celebrated their 60th weddin...…

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…NPOININOWNIONINOWNSIONM. Save 40% to Aro Thurs., Fri., Sat. II Sim. ONLY July 18, 191 20 8121 We have moved hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of inventory from all 4 stores. The latest styles from the top manufacturers from contemporary to traditional. Furniture for every room in the house. All at 40% to 70% off. Thursday & Friday 12-9, Saturday & Sunday 12-5 • 24000 Telegraph Rd. • Southfield (810) 357-7774 FumitureOutlet Percenta...…

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…Summer Sale M I Births factory outlet Save—Always! Layette/boys and girls 0-10 Toys/gifts Better to exclusive children's wear Children welcome! play area just for them ■ 221 west nine mile • ferndale 1/2 block west of woodward (810) 399-6787 parking in rear • monday-saturday 10:30-5:30 Visa/MasterCard accepted 855-BRIS (2747) H owitr am Certified Mohel specially priced at 25% OFF BRIAN ISAAC LANGNAS Office: (810) 851-5100 • • ...…

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…CreaHons Ben-Ezra of West Bloomfield. Proud great-grandparents are Miriam Bertman of Oak Park and Joseph and Shirley Ephraim of West Bloomfield. Brandon is named in honor of his paternal grandfather, David Ben-Ezra, and in loving memory of his mat- eral great-grandmother, Ida Rosenthal. Platinum by M. B. Jewelers I evielrl MAY 4 - Michael and Betsy (Bernard) Wolf of Southfield an- nounce with much love the birth of their daughter, liana R...…

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…sAyi T HE LIATE! r iTe3 ` 1 3NN- lura rimateri 1 ♦ 11nn MICHIGAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES INAUGURAL DINNER honoring MICHIGAN VETERANS OF THE 1948 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (American Veterans of Israel) NORMAN PAPPAS DAVID HERMELIN HANNAN Lis Michigan FIDF Chairman Master of Ceremonies Michigan FIDF President GUEST SPEAKER: MAJOR GENERAL YORAM YAIR (YA-YA) Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the United States & Canada Con...…

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…— and still, he somehow seemed therefore ephemeral. Six months from now, with the to avert a potential confrontation with Washington with political elections safely behind them, leg- islators and administration offi- guile and pure charm. In an exhilarating political mo- cials alike — it matters little ment, Mr. Netanyahu won over which administration — will Congress with strong words have long since forgotten the about terrorism, a subject th...…

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…1996 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Buy$24 495 ** OR FOR incluies:power rnirror0iiooter windows, power doorlocks, cruise stereo casette, S cylinder, a o 4ransmission, aluMinum wheels and much more Booming On The Bank Settlers are pushing for huge expansion of their presence in the heart of the West Bank's majority Palestinian areas. LARRY DERFNER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS OR BUY FOR Includes; tomato air conditioning, 7 passenger seating caset...…

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…• 10 • • • O mil' then, he said, "This would mean the end of the peace process." Mr. Netanyahu has clearly in- dicated that he favors beefing up the Jewish presence in the ter- ritories, but has offered few specifics. Where there are con- centrations of settlements, the gaps between them should be filled in with more construction, such as between Kiryat Arba and the Jewish pocket inside Hebron, he has said. As to whether wholly new set- tle...…

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…"Kimberly Small is Respected, Dedicated and Skilled. We Strongly Urge You to Support Her." i4 Robert Sosnick Kim & Family: Sheldon Stern, daughters Erica & Jessica LA David Hermelin Dennis N. Frank Maxwell 8[ Marge Jospey General William Weinstein Dr. Mel 8[ Susan Linden EXPERIENCED INVOLVED • Lifelong Member of Temple Israel • Member of National Council of Jewish Women • Former Oakland County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney • Present Sta...…

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…03® • We Sell Quality Brand Name Closeouts at "AMAZING" Prices! New Closeouts Arriving Daily. One Time Deals! \_ /—" /— some of our policies which they don't accept." The term "land for peace," he snapped, "is a formula originated by Arabs, not Americans and not Israelis. It is attractive because it is simplistic, and it has been adopted by the press, by Western chancelleries, by Americans, and even by some Israelis." But in Mr. Ben-Elis...…

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…even if one detects a certain tri- umphant paranoia in his assault on the presiding judge, Dov Levin and the hapless prosecutor, Michael Shaked. In a new preface to the Ameri- can edition, Mr. Sheftel cites a Om.- Federal Appeals Court ruling of November 1993, that the United States covered up information at the extradition stage that the bru- tal Treblinka gas chamber opera- tor was Ivan Marchenko and that OSI attorneys "acted with reckless d...…

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…Grasid Now ['Voted Soviet emigres are edgilig hi t° M o ist a k ist r ea sst. JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER THE DETRO 1\1 50 ost of us will never know what it's like to decide which of our possessions, accumulated over a lifetime, should be packed into a limited number of suitcases. Many of us cannot imagine saying a permanent good- bye to family, friends and neighbors and moNi- ing across the ocean to an unknown country. Yet every year, t...…

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…A gramd Now Wored Agimg JN America He's amazed he can wear a yarmulke. She cannot stop raving about America. osif Sakin looked more like a proud graduate about to receive his diploma than a 79-year-old new American. Wearing his World War II beret and his best suit, the retired optical engineer grasped the outstretched hand of the judge. He shook it fervently as he ac- cepted his certificate of American citi- zenship. Mr. Sakin and his wife,...…

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…son's first marriage, still in Russia. They often write to her. The couple was introduced through Ms. Izakson's grandfather, who knew Mr. Sakin's mother. The young adults fell in love. She was 18 when they married in 1945, and he was 28. Most of the couple's life together has been consumed with work. Ms. Izakson was a dentist for 25 years. Because she was Jewish, she had to wait for two years before getting accepted to dental school. The anti-...…

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…A Gram( Now Wored teuvkage Lossom English is a considerable barrier to one family's acculturation. --mtPktwkw E nglish is forever on Svetlana Sirota's mind. "I don't want to forget Russian, but I want to im- prove my English," said Svet- lana, who began learning the language,--/ during her childhood in Ukraine. "I al- ------\ ways knew that someday I would go to Israel or America." Svetlana's family settled in Southfield a year and a half ...…

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…high school, has more than half her life ahead of her. While the adjustment is demanding for the entire family, the Sirotas say their daughter has the most to gain, and Svet- lana herself knows opportunities await her. "All I have to do is try," she said. When the Sirotas left their hometown of Odessa, they packed six large cases with their clothes, dishes, towels and books. Everything else was sold. "I don't know why we brought books," "I'll...…

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…A grand Now !Voted person now. If I don't understand something, I don't think badly about myself. I accept it and don't worry about it." Before, she used to enjoy reading romance or adven- ture novels. Now, academic books are more likely to be on her shelf. She's even thinking about devoting part of her summer to learning a new language, perhaps Spanish or Hebrew. Picking up Russian books is definitely a high priori- ty when it comes to summe...…

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…A Moho Awl Iwo Oars A young Russian couple feel fortunate they can afford some American luxuries. lga and Ilya Veksler can easily identify the guests at their 1988 wedding who still live in the for- mer Soviet Union. In a photograph, the Vekslers' 65 guests stand on a marble stairway. The young cou- ple point to friends and family and say, "Is- rael" or "the United States," the countries to which many of the individuals or fam- ilies chose t...…

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…A grand New Wored not a profitable line of work." In December, the Vekslers moved from their first U.S. residence, an apartment at 11 Mile and Greenfield, to a three-bedroom house in Bloomfield Hills. "Economically, there was no reason not to buy a house," Mr. Veksler said. "fro pay rent when you can buy is ridiculous." I t took the Vekslers five years from the time they made their application to leave the former Soviet Union until they wer...…

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