Join us for a memorable, star-studded event in support of Israel. COME TO THE ZOA DINNER. PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU will be delivering an exclusive personal video address Theodore Heal Gold Medal Award SHELDON G. ADELSON Chairman & CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Company Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award DR. MIRIAM ADELSON Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker GENERAL MOSHE YA'ALON MINORITY WHIP U.S. CONGRESSMAN ERIC CANTOR Vice Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Former Chief of Staff, Israel Defense Forces Me r Making History Jewish Historical Society's journal marks group's 50 years. Renowned Expert on Drug Rehabilitation and Lecturer at Rockefeller University Wendy Rose Bice Special to the Jewish News Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award Chema and Irving Moskowitz Award HARLEY LIPPMAN ROBERT GUZZARDI, ESQ. Founder & CEO of Genesis 10 Business and Technology Consultants Distinguished Real Estate Investor and Businessman Ben Hecht Journalism Award Nationally known rabbi and author JEFF JACOBY RABBI SHMULEY BOTEACH Distinguished Columnist for The Boston Globe will deliver the Invocation Dinner Co-Chairman Dinner Co-Chairman JAMES S. TISCH IRWIN CHAFER Former Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations; CEO of Loews Corp. Director of Las Vegas Sands Company and Interface Group Sunday, December 13, 2009 Grand Hyatt Hotel, 109 East 42nd Street Reception 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Couvert 5500 per person 55,000 Table of Ten For more information, call Felice Capustin at 212-481-1500 MORTON A. KLEIN National President, Zionist Organization of America Dr. Michael Goldblatt, Chairman oldie Board Dr. Alan A. Mazurek, Chairman, National Executive Committee Henry Schwartz, National Treasurer ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA 4 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016 Tel. (212) 481-1500 Fax (212) 481-1515 Email: email@zoa.org www.zoa.org 1550070 Save The Date and Nominate! EIGHT EI GH TY TheTikkun Olam Award - WHAM Eight Over Eighty — The Tilikun Olam Award Eight Over Eighty is an annual event at Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit that honors eight senior adults, eighty years or older, who have dedicated their time. talents and lives to our community. WHY: To recognize eight senior adults for their lifetime achievements WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010, BRUNCH 11:00, CEREMONY 12:15 WHERE: Jewish Community Center West Bloomfield Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus Do you know a deserving older adult who... • Is at least 80 years old? • Has been a long-standing volunteer in the community? • Is active and volunteering today? • Is dedicated to maintaining strong Jewish values? • Is an inspiring leader or mentor in the community? How to Nominate: Write or email JSL describing the worthiness of the nominee. Please include (as applicable): • Name and age of nominee • Duration of volunteer service • Involvement in Jewish organizations and causes • Leadership positions held • Current accomplishments • Letters and newspaper articles supporting nominee's accomplishments • Explain how the nominee's long-standing activities exemplify a commitment to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam (Repairing The World). Nominations are due by January 18, 2010. - Mail or email nominations to: Honorees will be inducted into the Senior Adult Jewish Hall of Fame at a community brunch held during Older American's Month in May. Proceeds go to: The JSL Quality of Life Fund, which enriches the lives of our residents. 16 November 12 • 2009 Eight Over Eighty Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit 6710 W. Maple West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Email: pwurdock@jslini.org Pete Wurdock, Director of Communications (248) 592-1101 15.19940 t H AN N R ELMT MICHIGAN IEWISH HISTORY A sk Richard Leland, a founding member of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM), about the society's past 50 years, and his thoughtful answer is summed up in a single word: growth. The JHSM was founded in 1959 by a small group of Jewish men who wanted to create a forum for the pres- ervation and teaching of Michigan's Jewish history. "Founder Allen Warsen taught with me at Cody High School," Leland said. "He said he's starting this historic organization and wanted us to become members. So, we paid the $5 and we were members." Warsen gathered an impressive group of community leaders and scholars to lead the society, includ- ing Irving Katz, executive secretary of Temple Beth El and one of the Detroit area's leading historic schol- ars. Warsen also tagged the talents of several rabbis, including Leon Fram of Temple Israel and Morris Adler of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, as well as Emanuel Applebaum of the United Hebrew Schools, the first editor of Michigan Jewish History the scholarly journal published by the JHSM. Late last month, the 2009 edition, Vol. 49, of Michigan Jewish History was mailed to JHSM members. For the first time, in commemoration of the Society's 50th anniversary, the journal features a color cover. The tale of the JHSM's 50-year anni- versary was written by Edith Resnick, a regular contributor. Struck by the foresight of these founding fathers, Resnick punctuates the story with reminders of other 50-year milestones — the opening of Sinai Hospital and Hillel Day School and the establish- ment of the first suburban Jewish Community Center, to name a few. But it was Warsen's devotion and dedication that is hailed as the reason the JHSM exists today. Aside from developing the journal, he led the society through many growth years and is credited with the erection of the first Michigan Historic Marker, which depicts a notable Jewish person. ' The article also peeks back at some of the more memorable articles pre- sented in Michigan Jewish History and recounts the establishment of the Settlers to Citizens bus tours of Jewish Detroit. These award-winning tours, led by the JHSM, take hundreds of children and adults through the streets of Detroit each year. For those who love reading about World War II, grab a box of tissue and read the article on the young men of Central High School who fought and perished during WWII. Lovingly writ- ten by the Leo M. Franklin Archives' archivist Jan Durecki, the article pro- vides a glimpse into the lives of these young men who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. "The dedicated work of the volun- teers of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan has contributed to build what was once a minor organization into a major force of Jewish scholar- ship:' Leland said. Stuffed with photos, little-known facts and countless true and fascinat- ing stories, Michigan Jewish History is a must-read for any person with an interest in the heritage and history of Michigan's Jewish community, its leaders and trendsetters. Join JHSM ($36 family membership) and receive a copy of the journal as a bonus. The journal also makes a wonderful Chanukah gift. Call (248) 432-5517 or go to www.michjewishhistory.org . Li Wendy Rose Bice is editor of the JHSM Journal.