Ovation From ORT from page 14 others and won every battle. "When I was starting my career, she coached me to per- severe, to keep submitting my photos, to compile my photo essays into books and to keep submitting them for publica- tion no matter how many rejections I received. I listened to her and wound up on the New York Times bestseller list." Berent also learned that same resolve. "JVS changed my life forever;' she says. "While I was saying 'I can't. I won't. I shouldn't, my JVS counselor said, 'Try. You can. You will! "JVS never wavered from the commitment to help me real- ize my true potential. Where I had given up years ago, they breathed new life into me, took me by the hand and, with a leap of faith, helped me find a part-time job I could handle. We took those first steps together as I began to walk my way into my work life." "The workforce has changed significantly since many of these women last worked: says Elaine Fieldman, vice-chair of the JVS Board of Trustees and a co-chair of the event. "We're proud 85 percent of the women enrolled in the program have jobs or are in training when they complete the program!' Nurenberg says, "Because women throughout Southeastern Michigan are being forced to re-enter the workforce at higher rates than ever before, the demand for JVS' services has grown. Not only do they feel unsure of themselves and isolated from the world of work, but they are unemployed in the worst economy in the nation." Organizing Trade Secrets are co-chairs Hadas Bernard of Birmingham, Gwen Weiner of Franklin and Fieldman of Bloomfield Hills. Trade Secrets begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham. Tickets begin at $125. For tickets or sponsorship infor- mation, contact Sharon Snyder, JVS chief development officer, at (248) 233-4290 or ssnyder@ jvsdet.org . ❑ Anniversary "I will continue to be a voice for ORT's mission to make quality education available." - Doreen Hermelin er and will be a formidable act to follow;' said the incoming national president, Shelley B. Fagel of Naperville, Ill. "Her indomitable spirit, boundless energy and extraordinary commitment have motivated us all to work harder:' Fagel added. "An inspiring presence, she has been an exemplary mentor to so many of us. "Having traveled with her on so many missions, I can attest to the enthusiasm and excitement she has for the students we are helping." Hermelin continues to serve ORT America as a member of its 2010-2013 board of directors. "I will continue to be a voice for ORT's mission to make quality education avail- able to Jewish and non-Jewish students worldwide," she said. ❑ Learn To Learn Temple Israel's Robert Sosnick Family Life Center is sponsoring a free presentation by Kimberly Kassner, author of You're a Genius — And I Can Prove It! and founder of EmpowerMind, a company that focuses on accelerated learning by teaching children and adults how they learn best by capitalizing on their strengths. The presentation will be from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Participants will leave with tools and techniques to use immediately to help their children — and themselves — learn more in less time and for the long term. One exercise teaches participants to learn to memorize 20 words forwards and backwards in two minutes. The presentation, open to the community, accommodates children ages 10 and older. To register, call Elaine Bertsch, (248) 661-5700. For information, call Kari K. 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