…SPECIAL SALE HOURS: OPEN SAT 10-3 „9, • .• 9,9* '4409PFZICITZWwWwwx," v + / least, they should let those boys who "This group will become the flag- don't study enlist in the army," said bearers for their entire community," Duvdevani. says Yehuda Duvdevani, head of the After months of recruiting, a group Defense Ministry's Nahal and of 30 young men recently agreed. The National Missions Division, who army chose a base, kashered the founde...…
…• Learning To Scroll Torah igh Tech Jewish ligation Lindsay Peisner moves the mouse and Rachel Klein watches closely as the two create a Hebrew crossword puzzle. JULIE WIENER StaffWriter ' t's a Tuesday afternoon, and Noah Krugel looks a little frazzled as he scur- ries from computer to computer. Krugel, the part-time tech- nology coordinator at Congregation Shaarey Zedek's Hebrew school, is working with third graders, each class in for ...…
…of the Jewish software industry. According to Irving Rosenbaum, president of Chicago-based Davka Corporation, the Microsoft of Judaica software, only 1,500 of the company's 60,000 clients are schools, with most sales to adults wanting to expand their knowledge or parents seeking enrich- ment for their children. Most Jewish day schools now use computers — at least somewhat — as a teacher's tool and in the classroom for general studies. They are...…
…Learning To Scroll Torah From left: Rabbi Joseph Krakoff helps Rebecca Wapner and Leslie Finkel get started in their Internet Talmud course. David Beitner and Jeffrey Prussack listen as a Jewish Theological Seminary professor reads aloud the Talmud section they are studying. Joshua Foster works on the lesson while rabbinical student Joel Pitkowsky watches. Perhaps more than any other Jewish institution, the Jewish Theological Seminary is e...…
…Learning To Scroll Torah computers to enrich congregational -schools, say that computers can actually ease time constraints by enabling students to access reference materials more quickly and encour- aging them to continue their learn- ing at home. "People are thinking about how to use computers to extend the amount of time they have with students and to -- D engage families," said Caren Levine, JESNA's director of media and tech- nology, alt...…
…\\\ ■ • Wk•' The computer as shadchan; Weisel at MSU; a hawk for the Zionists Data Match, Data Match make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch. Okay, they weren't crooning Fiddler On The Roof songs, but 130 eager-for- love Jewish students turned out March 12 for University of Michigan Hillel's first-ever "Shidduch Shabbat." The somewhat fancier than usual Friday night dinner, complete with flowers and live a cappella music, was ba...…
…ellgeditorials Editorials and Letters to the Editor are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com High Tech Learning C /- omputers can be an excellent teach- ing tool in Jewish education — but only if they're used to supplement, not replace, a strong core curriculum and traditional teaching methods proven to work. Meanwhile, Jewish educators must improve communication with their colleagues in day schools, congregational ...…
…SPECIAL C01111111111TAIIT Director Raises Concerns Over Last Days' Review JAMES MOLL Special to The Jewish News idney Bolkosky's review of The Last Days ("Documen- tary Triumph at DIA," Feb. 19), although overwhelming- ly positive, raises a cautionary red flag for those in the field of Holocaust remembrance and includes an unjust attack upon the tremendously success- ful efforts of Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, which was...…
…o a OPINION A Long Road Home N , / (-) the American Zionist Movement pub- ere is the most unlikely sign lished a special Passover Hagaddah sup- posted along the Pacific Coast Highway in California. plement adding these four sons — Arad, Baumel, Feldman and Katz — to the It doesn't guide the motorist traditional readings on the Passover to drive at any certain speed or in any theme of freedom. This year, Hadassah particular direction. In f...…
…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK Why We Doctored A Picture To Make It More Real The issue remains, howev- e weren't trying to mis- er. How would you know lead you. But you may which part of the picture was think we were, so let's "real" and which was an talk about it. illustration"? In what ways Last week we ran a story about was it changed? William Beaumont Hospital, the facil- This kind of ity the Jewish community is manipulation of increasingly - using ...…
…COMMENTARY WIG WORKS INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR from page 28 standard." In what reality are such horrific images standard? We must avoid the danger of over- exposing ourselves to descriptions and visuals of Holocaust atrocities to the point of desensitization, and not for- get that most of the world has not even heard of Auschwitz. Dr. Bolkosky also includes editorial comment about the Shoah Founda- tion's interviews (calling them the "Spielber...…
…1729 Languages. 196 Cultures. 143 Religions. One Phone. Saying we've expanded our coverage is an often less expensive to use than calling cards, understatement. Now we have the first wireless landline phones and especially hotel room phones. phone that not only works in the U.S. and Canada, And as always, with Omnipoint there are no but in Israel as well. Not to mention 45 countries around the world. All with one phone number. The ...…
…ft k ake, .kkr'aa \ aa.: • 16N:utak ft ** ***1**t N ga• (Left) An Israeli family from Moshav Nahalal hosts American guests. Pictured are Stacey and Michael Crane, with Yair, Noy and Reut Hammer. (Right) Visiting the Central Galilee town of Migdal HaEmek, Sarah and Ilene Crane, of Farmington Hills, make new friends with Israelis Meir, David and Bill Tamari. 0 SHELLI DORFMAN Editorial Assistant L ast December, seven sets of Detroit-ar...…
…Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease? The Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program can help. Older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders will benefit from: • A safe, caring environment • Therapeutic activities and socializing • Personal care and health monitoring • Kosher meals and snacks Family members will receive respite and support. For information, call Peter Ostrow, (248) 559-5000 Locations: Opening soo...…
…ATTENTION These Hebrew-Christian mission- aries, Hillman says, use the gar- ments, rites and rituals of Judaism, such as kippot, Hebrew prayers and Jewish holidays, to make Jews feel comfortable with the concept of Jesus. They approach people at vul- nerable or transitional periods in their lives — college students, Russian immigrants, the handi- capped, the elderly, divorced people, newcomers to town — and offer a Jewish flavor to Christian ...…
…AMAZING SAVINGS, MICHIGAN AND THE STERLING GROUP $1 Million Hechtman Gift Brings Community Thanks are pleased to introduce and welcome Mr. Mike Lyon, of Chicago, the new owner and operator of the Michigan Amazing Savings Farmington Hills and Southfield Stores. The only thing that has changed is the ownership. SAME GREAT MERCHANDISE SAME GREAT PRICES!! 26215 Greenfield Southfield, MI (248) 569-6699 30887 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hil...…
…AMINO 44) WINGS® \_ Jewish Fund Of fers Support /--' The Jewish Fund, created from proceeds of the sale of Sinai Hospital to the Detroit Medical Center, announced grants to 48 programs. Area Agency on Aging 1-B nursing home alternative program received a one-time grant, which will allow increased health services for low-income older adults and disabled requiring nurs- ing home care. We Sell Quality Brand Name Closeouts at "AMAZING" Prices!...…
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…• ■ Dove Award Winners To Be Honored • • The Ecumenical Institute for Jewish- Christian Studies' 1999 Dove Award winners will be honored at a dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. The award will be presented to Gary Faber, deputy superintendent of West Bloomfield Schools; the Rev. Lottie Jones-Hood, pastor, First Congregational Church of Detroit; and Frank D. Stella, chairman, CEO and founder of F.D. Stella Pr...…
…Spring Clas:es For Kids On My Honor What do you get when you cross three eager hamentashen-bearing Girl Scouts with a Purim plan to visit an assisted living facility? You get a cheerleader, a Queen Esther and a scout who called herself "Senior Chang - the multicultural guy," all making Girl Scouts Aliza new friends. Storchan, 9; Esther A March 3 Rubyan, 8; and visit to Elan Melissa Village in Gildenberg, 8, sing Southfield by Purim songs at ...…
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…Passover Events GETTDIG READY THE SHUL PASSOVER FORUM The Shul in West Bloomfield forum for stress-free Passover preparation with candle lighting ceremony 6:15 p.m. Friday, March 19 at 6211 Quaker Hill Dr. Discussion with Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov on Kabbalistic meanings of holiday customs. Shabbat services follow at 7:30. Free. RSVP: (248) 788-7131. KIDS TOUR MATZAH FACTORY The Barbara and Douglas Bloom Matzah Factory public tours 1:15-4:15 p....…
…Calendar Calendar Listings are updated regularly on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com so DOWN 36 MONTH LEASE SPECIALS •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • '99 PROTEGE LX SHABBAT SHALOM ! SHOLEM ALEICHEM ONEG Sholem Aleichem Institute's Oneg Shabbat with Dan Greenberg, local film critic, lecturer and Oakland Community College instructor in film, speaking on "Anti-Semitism in Film: Then a...…
…Calendar p.m. Thursday, March 25 at 16990 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield. Yetz Cohen Auxiliary #530 serving refreshments at 7 p.m. President Shirley Schlussel will give her report on N.E.C. meeting. Shirley Schlussel, (248) 541-1251. SINGLES EXTENSION CABARET Singles Extension Group of Temple Israel invites Jewish singles 50 and older to "Come to the Cabaret" with music by vocalist Marsha Rofel, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Cost: $4 advanced r...…
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…Calendar c_, CALENDAR Continued from page 44 the new Spring Collection. e selection of those o find" sizes with to choose from, SUICIDE: FRIENDS, FAMILY Temple Beth El's Reach for Hope sui- cide and intervention program is offer- ing an eight-week survivors' support group for families and friends of those who have attempted or completed sui- cide, facilitated by Dorit Silver, ACSW, LMFT. The group will meet 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays, March 24...…
…corNany, v'‘enods old be hosts NiqatNI, a horneroade caocWit &Ole tle)(1, Oday OPti? Warm `Ioung • . . 000d, 6nnevs Teak Oke coup\es to eat, sing and keep and ne\N? N ISO young sOg\es and Shabbat Corilp\ete \teN‘OCCINa1 \N`no (2.4.8) 642-4260 od. 105. and guesks \v ado* o‘ alt\bac\kgvounds coropany can ca\\ SHIR TIKVAH HEBREW CLASS A 10-week adult Hebrew class for beginners through advanced will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March...…
…The Harry Laker Memorial Concert -g- 4, with: Finjan, The Klezmer Fusion Band and Maxwell Street Kfezmer March 28, 1999, 10 a.m. r Sunday, Tickets are Complimentary followed by a question & answer session with Philip LaZebnik the writer who adapted the story United Artists Theatre Haggerty & 14 Mile Road * Adults Only Please * Sponsored by the Refry Orbach Fund - \\Neee Carter Amy Awn( Wismar Speallimg aoset Aar couvetsiost to Judais...…
…Mazel Toy! Ma n Sam Kau an made a decision, and taught his father a lesson. Sam Kaufman will be bar mitzvah tomorrow. LISA BARSON Special to The Jewish News /- -` hat father wouldn't feel nachas when his young son tells him he wants to go to Hebrew school? What father wouldn't feel his heart swell with pride when his son wants his dad to join him for High Holiday services? What father would try to dissuade his child from becoming a bar m...…
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…Bar/Bat Mitzvah Melissa Sarah Rowe will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday morning March 20, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. She is the daughter of Joanne and Dr. Michael Rowe and j the loving sister of Jeremy. Proud grand- parents are Eleanor and Monte Korn and Dorothy and Dr. Irving Rowe. Melissa is an honor student at O.E. Dunckel Middle School in Farmington Hills. She enjoys playing the piano and flute, drawing, singing, a...…
…Mazel Toy! DOES YOUR PRESCHOOLER HAVE BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL, OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS? The professional staff from Bar/Bat Mitzvah "THE VILLAGE" Jeannette Feldman of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Isadore and Edith Averbuch. Jared is an honor student at Walnut Creek Middle School in Walled Lake. His most meaningful mitzvah project was helping at the Detroit Zoo with a benefit for AIDS. Jared plays on a travel soccer team and loves all other sports. wi...…
…DIVIgements tchens Come in see and feel the difference! Mindlin-Kuhlmann Dr. Alan and Blanche Mindlin of Bloomfield Township take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Alicia Carol to Craig Allen Kuhlmann, son of Mrs. Margaret Kuhlmann of Berkley. Alicia is pursuing her degree in psy- chology and Craig is a consultant in the food and beverage industry. A June wedding will be held at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield....…
…Mazel Tov!c_, it's nice to know you don't have to leave just because you've hit the bottom of the cup. Engagements Hoffman-Aaronson Bottomless Lori Nowicki of West Bloomfield, Marni Aaronson of Waterford, Scott Aaronson of Southfield, Justin Hoffman of Vail, Colo., and Todd Hoffman of Chicago are pleased to announce the engagement of their parents Susan Aaronson and Thomas FOOD FOR A MIND BAGELING WORLD' Call 1-800-Bagel-Me for the locat...…
…PASSOVER UNIVERSITY Featuring great ideas and education on how to make this Passover your best yet! AlliniMarkofskyA l Catering Specialist ShenyNajman Books&More Organizer Extraorrlinain Wide selection of Pesach books Celebrityli Congregants How to make your Pesach more special OneStopKosher 225 Catalogs from the kosher food store 6 Vou'reFired Painting/Pottery Studio GdCrafts Ages 4-10 **14~1.401Isalhoompial LinelkIimom oaf. ...…
…Mazel To\in Cheers Vizitor Notorious Higher Ground The Contours Bill Meyer, en An Weddings Strayer-Meisner Lara Nicole Strayer and Derek Michael Meisner were recently married at the Windham Franklin Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia. The bride is the daughter of Joan and John Strayer of Media, Pa. The groom is the son of Joan (Fagin) and Edmond Frost of West Bloomfield and Robert Meisner, also of West Bloomfield. The maid of honor was Susan Stra...…
…71KNIGHT& SWDEUTSCH David M. Deutsch Master of Photography PHOTOGRAPHY "Creating an image that touches the heart, graces the soul and leaves a memory that will last a lifetime." (248) 352-7030 A Professional Photographers of America THE WORLD'S GREAT STORYTELLERS. White-Olson Marjorie Elyn White and Robert Eric Olson were recently married at Congregation B'nai Moshe. Rabbi Elliot Pachter, Cantor Earl Berris and Shalom Ralph officiate...…
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…C overLen FINE WINE & SPIRITS AT APPLEGATE SQUARE 29673 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield • 248-357-0400 Fax: 248-357-0502 vow ;will/Ling KOSHER WHIRS FOR PASSOVER • • • • • • • • Baron Herzog Gan Eden Bartenura Yarden • Hagafen Weinstock • Kesser Kedem • Golan Carmel Kosher French Selections Cloverleaf Fine Wine & Liquor Mission Statement Feldman 50th Robert and Jeannette Feldman of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Farmington Hills, w...…
…Mazel Tov Vinnik 50th Dr. Murray and Roslyn Vinnik, for- merly of East Lansing, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 20, at a dinner party in Scottsdale, Ariz., where they now reside. Dr. Vinnik was a chiropractic physician in Lansing from 1947-1991. Mrs. Vinnik taught at Michigan State University and East Lansing High School. Their children are Dr. Andrea (David) Kutinsky of Woodland, Park, Colo., and Lloyd Vinnik of Las...…
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…me The is int yet another • great Spring season of exciting classes. When we say we have something for everyone, we mean It! Synagogue's --\ / 'or Children • Parent/Toddler Tinok • Father/Toddler Nursery Gym • My Special Class • Hammers and Nails for Little Knockers • Science World • Scissors and Pans • Kraft Mania • Kindermusik Village • Kindermusik Beginnings • Imagination Station • Explore the Rainforest Club • Collaging and More • Grow...…
…************************************** 'OF ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT YIDDISHKEIT? (About Jewish Life in this modern era) <0> Friday. Monday 5:50 p.m., 7 p.m.; Tuesday 6:30 a.m.; Thursday 7 a.m. <0> <0 OR CHADASH Rabbi: Eliezer Cohen. (248) 544-2687; Services: Friday at candlelighting; Saturday 10 minutes earlier; Sunday 8 a.m. Friday, Saturday night and Sunday services at Huntington Woods City Hall; Saturday services 9 a.m. at 14111 Ludl...…
…C o mmu n it y Synagogue KO6 WE CAN'T DO YOUR CLEANING... BUT WE CAN DO YOUR COOKING! PASSOVER CARRY-OUT MENU Appetizers: • • • • I Gefilte Fish Chicken Soup - 1/2 gal Matzoh Balls Sweet and Sour Meatballs Entrees: • in Roast Chicken • • • • RECONSTRUGVIONIST CONGREGATION T'CHIYAH 404 S. Pleasant St., Royal Oak, (248) 542- 0900; 1010 Antietam, Detroit, (313) 392- 0085. President: Harold Gurewitz. Services:Friday 7:45 p.m. led by H...…
…Spring `99 Torah Portion Only Through Sacrifice Are Goals Achieved Every moral decision requires that we give up some gain or advantage for the sake of the greater good. Civilization itself is the product of man's sacrifice of his impulses and his appetite in order to win creative achievement. This is a lesson that is worth pon- e began reading this dering in an age dedicated to self- Shabbat the third book gratification, self-indulgence an...…
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…Business Peers cite Richard .Komer as "Builder of the Year" Richard Kolaer a constructida s ai r M atasr ,...a . n o tte m at a n a naZ IMMIA Z ZAliagaZ,NMISIa t INTME S IMMX.M:•:‘,NAVErygr ., ,,,MIBMW-M\VA‘IMM,M7:V ALAN ABRAMS Special to the Jewish News T /- /— /- wo metro area builders were recently honored by their peers in the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan. Richard Komer, a partner in the award-winning Win...…
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…PTA TAIDADM We're selling every new 1999 vehicle at $100 over invoice!* IL— ■ 11\11 ■ 11=411:11 ■ 11.11N1 Howard Novetsky, a certified residential specialist with Real Estate One Inc. in West Bloomfield, has received the company's President's Council of Excellence Diamond Level Award. He has consistently placed in the top 5 percent of all agents in the nation. David B. Lipski has joined the firm of Howard & Howard Attorneys PC in Bloomfie...…
…THANK to the 49 lecturers of SAJE who led more than 500 participants in our community to explore Jewish learning through over 1300 course registrations. Seminars for Adult ewisb Enrichment has been an enormous-success in its first year due to your dedication and commitment to Jewish education for all members of our community. Harlene Appelman • Elissa Berg • Rabbi Michael Berger • Rabbi Aaron Bergman • Rabbi Chaim Bergstein • Rabbi Leonard...…
