Between The Pages
Elie Wiesel is one of the century's
most honored individuals, and the
publication of Celebrating Elie Wiesel:
Stories, Essays, Reflections (University of
Notre Dame Press; 530), edited by
Alan Rosen, explains why.
A consummate storyteller, com-
mentator on classic Jewish texts,
human rights activist, university pro-
fessor and winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize, Wiesel's extraordinary literary,
moral, religious and human rights
contributions are noted in this new
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pass is $50. Tickets for indi-
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Arrive 20 minutes before show time
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There is an additional $30 charge
or the reception with Neil Gabler
ind a $15 charge for dinner with
anghai filmmaker Maxine Kronick.
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:hased by May 7.
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ALAN ROSEN, ADITOR
Elie Wiesel will speak May 7 at the
MSU graduation ceremony.
Film Schedule
Showings will be at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA),
41 Sheldon S.E., Grand Rapids, unless otherwise indicated.
• Sunday, May 16: The Last Days, 10:30 a.m., Studio 28, 1350 28th St.
Yidl in the Middle, 2 p.m. Film producer Marlene Booth will discuss
growing up Jewish in Des Moines, Iowa; The Harmonists, 7 p.m., Studio 28.
1. S.W.;
• Monday, May 17: The Return of Sarah's Daughters, 4 p.m.;
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream, 8 p.m., Ladies'
Literary Club, 61 Sheldon S.E. Preceding the film, at 6 p.m., there will be
an hors d'oeuvres reception with Neal Gabler and an opportunity to view
works by local Jewish artists.
• Tuesday, May 18: Overture to Glory, 3:30 p.m.; Shanghai: A Passport
to Life, 7 p.m. Preceding the film, at 6 p.m., there will be a dinner with
'f=ilmmaker Maxine Kronick and Grand Rapids residents Margrit Sarne and
Susette Tauber, who lived in Shanghai during the late 1930s and '40s; A
Price Above Rubies, 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 19: Mendel, 5:30 p.m. Professor Steve Wieland of
Michigan State University's Department of Judaic Studies will introduce the
film; In Our Own Hands: The Hidden Story of the Jewish Brigade of World
War If, 7:30 p.m. Co-producer Matt Palm will introduce his documentary.
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