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Reinvesting In Israel from 17
At the Jewish Federation's General Assembly (GA) in
Denver last November, young adult engagement at the macro
level was thrown around by attendees at every level. The trend
to connect Jewish 20-somethings to Zionism and their reli-
gious and cultural identity is evident through programs such as
TribeFest, Birthright NEXT, PresenTense Schools and Moishe
House. Wayne Firestone, president of Hillel International,
praised grassroots efforts and specifically lauded TAMID
because it exemplifies "young adults ... taking constructive
actions that are not tied to a particular organization or partisan
view."
During the GA's opening plenary, in reference to traditional
Israel efforts, JFNA Board Chair Kathy Manning, said "If we
only play defense, if we don't show the world the beauty and
achievements of Israel, we won't win this fight." TAMID is a
solution to the problem of getting young adults to care about
Israel on a meaningful level because it is a program designed
for students by students.
At this stage in its growth, TAMID is at a critical juncture.
Last year, four campuses established chapters and, in the
next six months, between three and six more schools will be
added. This summer, more than 20 fellows from more than
five schools will live and work on the fellowship. Following
its current growth trajectory, TAMID will soon join the ranks
of the established pro-Israel organizations and will bring the
start-up culture back to campus engagement.
For more information about TAMID and ways to get
involved, visit www.tamidgroup.org . @
Allison Berman of Franklin is a junior at the University of
Michigan. She is executive director of programming for TAMID
Israel Investment Group. She can be reached at allison.berman@
tamidgroup.org.
Love Of The City from 17
the former Congregation Shaarey
Zedek building, along with
numerous valuable stories and
commentary along the way.
I was able to share this expe-
rience with my father, Detroit
native Stephen Malerman, who
now lives in West Bloomfield.
The most memorable part about
the tour, he said, was seeing the
former Shaarey Zedek and "wit-
nessing the condition and beauty
that still exists there today." We
also heard from the pastor of the
church that now occupies the
building. My father said, "It was
nice to hear about all of the com-
munal services the church per-
forms. It shows that the area still
benefits from its presence."
The transition from synagogue
Rachael Malerman and her father, Stephen Malerman, both of West
to church demonstrates Detroit's
Bloomfield, outside of the former Shaarey Zedek
ability to innovate. Although times
have changed, the will to serve
the community has not. While
there is a presence of demise throughout the city, there is also a
Southwest Detroit. We also will tutor children at Earhart Middle
strong presence of perseverance and growth. The Jewish-Detroit
School and volunteer at a free community camival in Clark Park,
Initiative hopes to expand on that growth by forming an ongoing
all within walking distance of where we will be staying. I believe
relationship with Detroit. I believe the continued growing pres-
I can speak for everyone involved when I say this is the beginning
ence of young Jews in the city presents a promising future for the
of a beautiful friendship. I@
region as a whole.
During spring break, we will participate in a service project
Rachael Malerman of West Bloomfield is a University of
creating a youth center at the Latino Mission Society (LMS) in
Michigan junior.
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