I 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. • 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. • 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: • A plus-size wheelchair for the use of mobility-impaired guests. Please contact Selma Silverman at extension 12. • Mobile bookshelves for the library. Please contact Judy Rosenzveig at extension 17. • A large format color printer & large format mat board cutter. Please contact Joshua Nowicki at extension 21. • 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- 4 HotocAust MEMORIAL CE NTER ZEKELM AN F AMILY' CA M P US I 2011 no.1 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