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…Memorial candles serve as a backdrop for the Yeshivat Akiva choir, Siren Sounds Local service for Israel's fallen is a solemn memorial. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor A Star of David made up of yizkor candles. A dimly lit sanctuary filled with nearly 1,000 Detroiters. A video from Israel showing President Shimon Peres and the mother of a fallen Israeli soldier lighting a memo- rial torch at the Western Shlomi Hamer of West Bloomfield and d...…
…Metro More Than Academic Oakland U. leaders sign agreement with Israeli college. Diana Lieberman Special to the Jewish News S tudents at Oakland University, one of 16 state public universities, don't have to spend all four years in suburban Rochester Hills. Want to study at a university in Argentina, Ghana, Japan, China, Malta, Germany, France or more than a dozen other sites around the globe? No problem. Soon OU students will be able t...…
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…HAGOPIAN The Original Since 1939 CLEANING SERVICES Robert and Marcie Orley Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss Hillel Day School At 50 On May 29, Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills will celebrate the culmination of its 50th anniversary celebratory events with a jubilee dinner at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The dinner will honor Marcie and Robert Orley with the 2008 Dream Maker Award. The Orleys are past pa...…
…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. Editorial God Bless Our Home 0 ne of the best-selling recent novels among Jewish readers has been The Yiddish Policemen's Union, by Michael Chabon. The book begins with a startling prem- ise. What if Israel had been defeated in 1948 and there was no genuine Jewish homeland? Instead, the United States agrees to settle the displaced Jews in Alaska, where their culture has become dem...…
…OTHER VIEWS Volunteering In Solidarity Rene Lichtman Community View A few months ago, our organiza- tion the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust, held its international confer- ence in Jerusalem. We had always planned to have a Volunteers for Israel trip as part of the conference, and we did. About one dozen of us who attended the conference stayed in Israel for the Sar El Volunteers for Israel program. We were fro...…
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…Publisher's Notebook The JN At Israel's Birth "And I will turn the captivity of my people Israel, and they shall build the waste places and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens and eat the fruits of them. And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be plucked up out of their land which I have given them, saith the Lord thy God." — Amos 9: 14-15 T he front p...…
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…INSIDE: Lack Of A Constitution • Jewish Detroit At The Max The Influence of Max Fisher • An American-Born Israeli 0 n Nov. 29,1947, the U.N. General Assembly voted to partition the British Mandate of Palestine and carve out a Jewish state in the wake of the Holocaust. On May 14,1948, the people of Israel declared the creation of the sovereign and independent State of Israel; the U.S. government extended full diplomatic relations with Israel....…
…Impact of a Community Divided : Moving Forward Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. . at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren, Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 FEATURING: Dr. john a. powell: A native of Detroit, and an internationally recognized authority in the areas of civil rights, civil liberties and a wide range of issues. He is Executive Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at...…
…The lack of a constitution leaves the Jewish state in a state of uncertainty. MICHAEL JACOBS I Jewish Renaissance Media is a part of U.N. Resolution 181, the 1947 measure that authorized the creation of the State of Israel. It's embedded in the Israeli Declaration of Independence right before the pledge that Israel will be open for the ingathering of the exiles. It's a fundamental part of almost every modern democratic nation. But after 6...…
…Identity Crisis from page A25 constitution, but it laid out some of the provisions those constitutions had to include. The United Nations required that Israel draft a democratic constitution that enshrined protection for and access to holy sites; freedom of religion; nondis- crimination on the basis of race, religion, language or sex; equality protection under the law; primary and secondary education for minorities in their own language; and ...…
…JNF Celebrates Israel at 60 A Partnership of Dreams, Miracles and Vision For over a century, Jewish National Fund has helped realize the dreams of Jews around the world to create and strengthen the Jewish homeland. With ingenuity, determination, sweat, faith and your generosity, JNF took an arid land and made it green. This partnership has produced miraculous results. JNF has: Kenneth Stein Bernie Marcus political stability, are in my vi...…
…STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS Celebrating Israel at 60 'The miracle of return must be accompanied by the miracle of revival.' — Menachem Begin, on the eve Identity Crisis from page A27 of Israel's independence In a span of 6o short years, Israel has rentind extraordinary accomplishments in practically every sphere of human endeavor Many of these accomplishments were made possi- ble with the determined support and widespread partnership provided...…
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…Taking It To The Max IsraelSixty's gala celebration honors the link between Detroit and Israel. Brendan Alpiner of Franklin, a student at Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield, holds the Israeli flag during the IsraelSixty gala event at The Max in downtown Detroit. Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor T here was no more fitting place than The Max to honor Detroit's connection with Israel on its 60th anniversary. The late Max Fisher — diplomat...…
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…'Max'-imum Effect Robert A. Sklar "A strong Israel gives strength to the Jewish people, it really does." Editor S omehow, when Max Fisher talked about Israel, our beloved ancestral homeland, you felt that things ultimately would be fine, no matter how glum they seemed. Detroit Jewry's patriarch didn't possess magical or clairvoyant powers. He was only a man. But what a man he was. Fisher was the son of poor eastern European immigrants. He...…
…tet PALEST/if ANOTHER V itt*eirio,v , DON . TVA KE ;PAIN- F'OR US: U.N. ;; , SPAIN° 1948 ° ' iiro PAIESTIN ANOTHER This Month in S..ti The following editorial comment origi- nally appeared in the Detroit Jewish News on May 28, 1948. Statehood came to Israel that month. ifiatf JEw i s rd9 T Thousands filled the sports fields at Central High School in Detroit to celebrate the birth of Israel in May 1948. Celebrating The Mir...…
…YAD EZRA Feeding the ..levvish Hungry Vac! Ezra's board of Directors, 5ta1f and Volunteers 1 9 4 $ David Ben-Gurion declares the establishment of the State of Israel on May 14. are thrilled to participate in our community 's 1949 The first Knesset is convened; Operation Magic Carpet brings 45,000 Yemenite Jews to Israel; Israel is admitted to the United Nations. celebration of Jsrael's eoti) 1950 Transit camps (ma'abarot), constructed f...…
…IRTHDAY, ISKAEL The true spirit of Israel shines brightly at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where hundreds of the world's top scientists collaborate to help solve humanity's greatest challenges. A passion for discovery is our gift to Israel, and Israel's gift to the world. The Weizmann Institute has sparked brea<throughs in science and technology that helped fuel 60 years of economic growth, world prestige, and pride. We've also shaped l...…
…Fia,.shback! Snapshots of historic moments in the history of Jewish Detroit and the State of Israel. Top left: Cantor Hyman Adler of Congregation B'nai David in David blows the shofar celebrat- ing the birth of the State of Israel in 1948. Top right: Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Jewish leader Max Fisher of Detroit meet in 1981 Left: Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and Michigan Gov. G. Mennen Williams at Detroit Cit...…
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…Through Their Eyes JN readers capture the spirit of Israel in photographs. In honor of Israel's 60th anniversary, the JN hosted a photo contest featuring images readers took while in Israel. Some are photos capturing tourists on camels, others show proud Israeli soldiers or beautiful sunsets or people praying at the Western Wall. All said Israel. Twenty-four people entered the contest, and every photo will be available for viewing on JNonlin...…
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…-R1=111•111111, The Laker Family and Alvin and Henrietta Weisberg would like to thank the community for joiningus at Shaarev Zedek in celebrating I tae: ‘n) at our Four Cantors concert 7325 Orchard Lake Rd West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (Robin's Nest Plaza N. of 14 Mile Rd) 248-626-0160 Fax: 248-626-6398 rae L ui s Yossi, Family. and Staff wish the State of Israel a Happy 60th Birthday There is no better way to celebrate than by visiting ...…
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…Hillel Celebrates Israel Students enjoy learning and fun at annual carnival. H Third-grader Emily Meretsky of Farmington Hills has her face painted. 'Akar, Fifth-graders Blake Rogow of West Bloomfield, Zachary Resnick of Birmingham, Kyle Otis of Waterford and Jeremy Cohn of West Bloomfield enjoy food at the Israel Cafe. A lively carnival on school grounds helped Hillel students celebrate Israel's 60th anniversary. illel Day School of Me...…
…MDA IN ACTION Magen David Adorn: Behind Every Headline! Rockets and Mortar Fire Bombard Sderot Quick Action By MDA Saves Lives: Wounded Students Treated During Attack k Thanks to the speed and dedication of Magen David Adorn personnel who respond to every incident, the victims of these terrorist acts were treated, stabilized and transferred to the hospital with skill and compassion. Magen David Adorn is behind every headline. Without fan...…
…3 0 THESE NUMBERS REALLY ADD UP. of Israel's 100 largest companies are led by Technion graduates. 33 % s29 Courtesy State of Israel Bonds ISRAEL BOND of Israeli companies on NASDAQ are run by Technion graduates. NATIONAL LEADERS ((INFERENCE billion: the market value of Israeli companies headed by Technion graduates. years 0 of Technion breakthroughs for Israel and the world. Support the Technion. Secure Israel's future. Three ye...…
…Great Place to developing our economic strength has been played by Israel Bonds." To date, more than $25 billion in Israel bonds have been sold, including $1.094 billion in 2007. As Israel looks to the economic needs of the 21st century, funding provided via Israel Bonds is being utilized for industrial parks and communities in the Galilee and Negev, expansion of national and regional transportation networks, desalination plants and moderniz...…
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…• 44 The Met Day School Class of 2016 T hese students are future community leaders, doctors, lawyers, artists, musicians, actors, journalists, rabbis, mothers, fathers and more. It is these students who will be entrusted with ensuring that Israel is supported and thrives. Through their classes and teachers at Hillel, they learn what they can do to ensure that future generations of children will celebrate the State of Israel's birthda...…
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…HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES JUNIORS SENIORS PARENTS nd Incoming Freshmen H ded To MSU JOIN US Michigan State University KIRSCHNER RECRUITMENT EVENT W. Bloomfield Jewish Community Center • Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. 6600 W. Maple Learn about the MSU experience, includ- ing Jewish studies, study abroad in Israel, MSU Hillel and what life is like on the MSU campus. Representatives from the Office of Ad- missions, the Jewish Studi...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS .6.1133"""Nerir , ' sl 4 Photo by Assaf Shtilman Happy 60th birthday, Israel! Local teens express their feelings about the Jewish homeland. by Atara Lakritz and Avi Buckman srael at 60? What does it mean to Jews the world over? What relevance does it have to Jewish teens in our community? As this milestone anniversary of Israel's indepen- dence approaches, these are questions that intrigue us. To put it simply, Isra...…
…supporting Israel by Spencer Kent and Gabriella Ring Buy Israeli ith Israel's 60th anniversary upon us, you might wonder what you can do here at home to help our beloved country. One great thing about globalization is that products made on one side of the world are becoming easily accessible to another. Buying Israeli products essentially supports Israel because exported product revenues go back to the country of origin. An increasing numbe...…
…rocking Israel by Kale Davidoff get involved Jewish youth groups have a blast! Masada' David Broka's music reveals the.diverse spirit of Israel. These seniors from Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield gathered just before they left for the March of David Broza performing recently in Wixom. the Living trip to Poland and Israel: Melissa Glidenberg of n its 60 years, Israel has featured few musicians with the worldwide recognition,...…
…Party continued from BI and has plans for two more trips before the year is over. Pagesm , Rachel Brown You've Been Spotted! Our Party Paget"' photographers are looking for the best parties! Watch for us! Jamie Daniels liana Goss Melanie Jamie Daniels, 15, of West Bloomfield has not gone to Israel yet, but looks forward to the trip with his senior class at the Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield because, he says, "Israel i...…
…Spirituality Turning 60, Too Like Israel, the Jewish Parents Institute celebrates a milestone. Elizabeth Applebaum years, but we were all family" Selma Tenenbaum of Farmington Hills appreciated the fact that at JPI, "you didn't just drop off your kids!' Parents were involved in their children's education and they became friends, almost family "You grew up together!' That changed when moms began returning to work. There was no longer time t...…
…41101111MININO envie and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR MAY 16 MAY 22 7:30 PM, KABBALAT Guest speakerlri Kassel, Executive Director of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism. 1 PM, irnAcinE MITZVAH PLAY GROUP. Children 5 and under are welcome to meet to interact with Fleischman residents. Toys are provided. Open to the community, free of charge. To RSVP, contact Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or michelle@t...…
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