Paid Internships participation by providing airfare, lodging, food, ski equipment, volun- teer time and considerable support. In addition to the remarkable efforts of Rabbi Mintz and the Aspen Chabad community, other people have been instrumental in ensuring that the event is positive. Rabbi Mintz coordinates with Rabbi Menachem Kutner, director of activ- ities for the Chabad Terror Victims Project in Israel, who identifies and organizes the group that travels to Aspen. Some family members also attend the adaptive ski clinic. According to Rabbi Kutner, the Chabad Terror Victims Project sup- ports approximately 2,800 families of terror victims throughout Israel in order to rebuild shattered lives. Houston Cowan, CEO and co- founder of Challenge Aspen, a 501c3 organization, provides a therapeutic experience for the Israelis, many of whom wear prosthetic limbs. Some ski standing up and some use sit skis. The soldiers receive instruction from certified Challenge Aspen ski instructors who are experts in teaching adaptive skiing techniques. Challenge Aspen also provides the adaptive equipment. One Israeli soldier, Kfir Levy, spread his wings at Snowmass in 2009. Kfir was hit in the face in 2002 by a rocket-propelled gre- nade designed to destroy armored vehicles. Kfir has had at least 130 surgeries, is blind in one eye, has severe hearing loss and is paralyzed on one side. It is amazing that he even survived and quite remarkable to find him skiing down the slopes of Snowmass. In 2010, a new group of disabled Israeli soldiers will come to Aspen/ Snowmass with the knowledge that so many people have worked on their behalf to provide an experi- ence that nourishes the soul as well as challenges one's physical abili- ties. Marcia Zacks, LCSW, ACSW, is an Oak Park resident. Earn $2,368 this Summer and a World of Knowledge. Apply now for the Jeanette & Oscar Cook Jewish Occupational Intern (JOIN) program and land an 8-week paid summer internship in one of the following fields: • Business Administration • Marketing and Communications • Research and Program Planning • Human Services • Community Relations MIN Openings are limited. Applications and initial interviews must be completed by January 29, 2010. Top 10 reasons to JOIN Make money • Build your resume • Connect to the Jewish Community • Identify potential career paths • Make new friends Gain real life work experience • Expand your network of job contacts • Become more professional • Learn about Jewish nonprofit career and volunteer options • Have fun! (248) 233-4233 Realizing Life's Potential www.jvsdet.org Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are tri-county residents. 1543760 NEED LOAN MODIFICATION HELP? Paid $3.500 for a loan modification and still cannot complete the application. _ Paid $0.00 for a successful loan modification through the Jewish Housing Association. 1-800-458-0404 Do you really need any more information than that? Jewish Housing Association has a team of professional mortgage loan counselors to assist free of charge and in a confidential manner. You may submit your application by phone or meet with us in person to ensure your privacy. The cost of bringing one soldier to Aspen is $3,000- $4,000. Chabad expects at least 11 participants. To learn more about the project or to contribute, contact Rabbi@ jccaspen.com . Jewish Housing Association 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 1700 Southfield, MI 48075 1.800.458.0404 www.jhamd.org Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Housing Association of Metropolitan Detroit WE'RE PART OF THE TEAM A Michigan non profit organization IN December 17 • 2009 21