TRAVEL HISTORIC JEWISH CENTERS IN EUROPE

With Dr. Todd Endelman, director of the Frankel. Center
for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan

Join the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan on this
exciting trip through Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Experience the former Jewish Ghetto and the Jewish Cemetery in
Warsaw, the concentration camp at Auschwitz, the Vienna Opera House
and much more.

Left: Sophie Govert, 5, of Ann Arbor
reads from a poem titled `A Box of
Crayons"

Below: 8-year-old Seth Stancroff of Ann
Arbor holds up a cotton ball during an
activity that had participants experience
the challenges of being blind.

Janna Rogat facilitated the activity
stating, "All of the kids from kinder-
gartners to 5th-graders really enjoyed
the hands-on approach to learning
about the ways we are different," she
said.
The multi-ethnic arts-and-crafts sta-
tion exposed children to the Japanese
art of origami, Indian henna painting
and a collage representing racial unity.
The "I Have a Dream Quilt" station
facilitated intergenerational discussions
about dreams for the future. Children
and seniors worked side by side to cre-
ina that was
ate a beautiful wall hanging
presented during the closing ceremo-
ny.
Special guests included human and
canine representatives from Paws with
a Cause, a national organization that
trains dogs to aid those with physical
disabilities achieve greater independ-
ence.
The day drew to a close with the
performance of the Gratitude Steel
Band (its African name, Eguana En
Ekele) playing Caribbean and African
inspirational music. The interactive
show gave children the opportunity to
play musical instruments, learn about
the language, instruments and geogra-
phy of Africa and participate in a
round of limbo.
The final presentation included a
poem recited by some of the children.
The poem delivered the message of
the day, to celebrate the uniqueness of
every person.
Executive director Leslie Bash said
the JCC "was very pleased to com-
memorate Martin Luther King Day
with such a unique and educational•
program for our children." 0

Dr. Endelman will conduct special optional tours that include:
• The Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz in Krakow
• The Moorish-styled Great Synagogue in Budapest
• The 13th-century synagogue in Prague, the oldest Jewish
house of worship in Europe still in use

Discovering Eastern Europe with Dr. Todd Endelman
June 14-30, 2005
$4,695 per person

Price includes round-trip air from Detroit, hotel accommodations, 24
meals, transportation, entrance fees for all included tours, travel director,
local guides and gratuities.

Membership in the Alumni Association is necessary. Join at the time you
register for only $59 a year per couple. Membership is open to alumni and
friends of U-M.

Hurry! Space is limited. Call the Alumni Association at 800.847.4764 or
visit www.umalumni.com for more information and to make your
reservation.

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Sarah Kruman and Robyn Gottlieb

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