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Upcoming Events

March 27=July 10

Barsamian: 20 Years-Searching
for the Answer. A vivid artistic
exploration of personal identity
in wake of the Armenian
Genocide (1915-1917).

April 13

A World Without Jews: Nazi
Germany and the Holocaust
Professor Alan Confino
(University of Virginia) will
focus on a new approach
to Holocaust scholarship
emphasizing culture as distinct
from ideology by examining
the Nazi fantasy of a world
devoid of Jews. Cosponsored by
the Michigan State University
Jewish Studies program. Lecture
begins at 7 pm.

May 1

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust
Remembrance Day) ceremony
and opening of new permanent
exhibit "Portraits of Honor."
Program at 1 pm. Yahrtzeit
memorial candles available.
Admission fee waived for
Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Resilience

Volunteer Opportunities

In December, local sculptor Dr.
Lorraine Goldberg donated her three-
part sculpture Resilience to the HMC.
Goldberg was inspired by a cemetery
in Prague, where she felt particularly
connected to her heritage. She sketched
the tombstones and began work on the
sculpture upon her return home.
We are honored to have Resilience as
a permanent installation. We invite the
public to come see the sculpture, located
on the second floor of our facility, on
their next visit.

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Seeking adult volunteers who can
give a half-day every week or bi-
weekly to assist guests in the Doris
and Eric Billes Museum Shop.
Training is provided. The shop
is open Sunday through Friday
9:30 am to 3:30 pm and during
special events. Prior retail experi-
ence is a plus but not a must. No
heavy physical work is involved
and there are accommodations for
those who cannot be on their feet
for long periods of time. Please
contact Selma Silverman at ext.
12.

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Recruiting mature adults to train
to conduct oral history interviews
being taped here in our building at
mutually convenient afternoon ap-
pointments. Those interested will
be invited to observe the filming
of such an interview and will be
required to view at least two prior
taping sessions with two different
interviewers. Please contact Selma
Silverman at ext. 12.

Wish List:

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A plus-size wheelchair for the use of mobility-impaired guests. Please
contact Selma Silverman at extension 12.

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Mobile bookshelves for the library. Please contact Judy Rosenzveig at
extension 17.

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A large format color printer & large format mat board cutter. Please
contact Joshua Nowicki at extension 21.

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Woodworking tools & equipment. Please contact Tim Zimmerman at
extension 11.

For other volunteer opportunities
please contact Gail Cohen at ext. 10.

'This Holocaust Museum is one of the most
important educational resources in the state."
- Emily (from Grand Rapids, MI)

May 15

7th Symposium on Altruism
will address bullying in the
context of social diversity and
emphasize positive strategies to
combat prejudice and bullying.
Program 1-5 pm. Light
refreshments will be served.

May 22

The Killing Business: Auschwitz
and the Development of the
Camp System will be presented
by Dr. Sidney Bolkosky
(University of Michigan —
Dearborn). Free to the public.

Commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising:
April 19,1943 - ay 16,1943

The HMC features ten paintings and
sketches by artist Wladyslaw Brzosko.
Brzosko was a Polish resistance fighter
during the Nazi occupation. His art-
works are a tribute to the hundreds of
thousands of Jews who suffered in the
Warsaw Ghetto.
Strongly influenced by Cubism,
Futurism, and Post Impressionism,
Brzosko is classified as a 20th Century
Modernist. Brzosko created these par-
ticular pieces after his immigration to the
United States in 1960. Brzosko's work is
on display in the HMC auditorium.

A Tribute to Janusz Korczak, c. 1963,

oil on canvas, 35 x 50 in.

Special Docent Programs

The 2011 Prospective Docent
Project began Sunday, March 13 and
will continue for the following four
Sundays. The final session will serve
as a make-up. People interested in be-
coming a docent will find the program
challenging, as the effort will require
commitment, self-motivation, and
textbook study. Those who pass these
exacting classes and are certified will
experience the excitement of accom-

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plishment. To register or for additional
information, contact Chairperson,
Dr. Stuart Falk at 248.855.2152 or
Administrator, Selma Silverman at
248.553.2400, ext. 12.
The Docent Steering Committee is
completing a pilot social responsibil-
ity project involving a presentation to
5th and 6th grade students. They will
be introduced to the Institute of the
Righteous and the concepts of honesty,

Governance Committee
Gary Karp
President
Steven D. Grant, M.D.
Chairman
Alexander Karp
Larry Kraft
Abraham Pasternak
David Silbert, D.C.
Michael H. Treblin, M.D.
George Vine
Martin S. Water
Abraham Weberman
Alan Zekelman

and care for others regardless of race,
culture, or religion. Negative behav-
iors, such as bullying, teasing, andname
calling, along with suggested solu-
tions, will receive attention. Interested
schools and religious institutions of
all denominations should contact the
parties mentioned above for more
information.

Board Of Directors
Leo Eisenberg
Stuart Falk, D.D.S.
Adam Grant, Esq.
Joel E. Jacob
Arie Leibovitz
Edward Malinowski, M.D.
Aliza Nivy
Sam Shamie
Jack Shenkman
Gary Shiffman
Russell Steinman, M.D.
Eric Todd, M.D.
Arthur J. Weiss, Esq.

Stephen M. Goldman
Executive Director