May 16, 1997/9 Iyar 5757

Vol. 49, No. 35

FEATURES Shepherd in the desert - Hillel rabbi leads students on spiritual search Carrying the torch - Two students bring new understanding of the Holocaust to Jesuit school Partial Exodus - Ethiopian Jews struggle to reunify families in Israel VALLEY 1,700 Valley residents celebrate state of Israel's 49th birthday Religious insensitivity in schools examined Har Zion establishes early childhood learning center Holocaust course offered at ASU this fall Kula to speak at Maimonides meeting Holocaust mini-catalog put out by ADL NATION Controversial Orthodox group seeks 'converts' Movements back Pollard's release WORLD Eizenstat report on Nazi gold provokes debate among Swiss on wartime role ISRAEL Murder related to sale of Arab land to Jews Societal schisms reappear as state of Israel turns 49 Peace talks' prospects gloomy on holiday Ambassador to Jordan resigns in protest Israel denies using torture on prisoners Jerusalem's boundaries may expand OPINION Editorial - Reaching Out Commentary - No lock for liberals - You can be Jewish, and still be a conservative Marty Latz - Do homework, then get in on Israel debate In the Mail - Letter to the Editor ARTS Phoenix Symphony's 50th season to be shaped by new director Mesa man's play to open in New York Separating art from the artist - Great music has come from creators with repugnant policies, mindsets SPEAKING VOLUMES New twists on a common theme TORAH STUDY Calendar rooted in nature

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