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Children's art projects from 2013

Anne Frank
Art Project
At Libraries

TEMPLE
BETH EL

T

he Holocaust Memorial
Center Zekelman Family
Campus is teaming up
with four Oakland County libraries
to present an educational, interac-
tive program.
Families and people of all ages
are invited to attend the events tak-
ing place at the Oak Park Library
(5-7 p.m. Aug. 28), Farmington
Community Library (6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 15), Pontiac Public Library
(5-7 p.m. Sept. 16) and Novi Public
Library (6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18).
A local Holocaust survivor will
be among the speakers for this
age-appropriate introduction to
the Holocaust that will emphasize
important concepts such as the
inherent value of each individual,
the need to stand up for the rights
of others and the imperative of
helping those in need.
The program also will include a
discussion on Anne Frank's diary
and exploration into the issues
Anne faced at that time and how
they compare in today's world.
Children, ages 10-15, can take
part in a hands-on project whereby
they decorate a door that opens up
to a photo of themselves and their
handwritten answers to the ques-
tions: If you could walk through a
door without fear, where would you
go? Where would it lead you? What
obstacles are in the way of getting
there?
The goal of the exercise is to help
confront some of the same issues
Anne Frank faced, such as identity,
being a teen, dealing with par-
ents, hope versus despair, bravery,
responsibility to stand up for what's
right, and to fight discrimination
and bullying. Children participat-
ing in this art project will receive a
copy of Anne Frank's The Diary of
A Young Girl and a special gift from
the Holocaust Memorial Center.
The Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer
Memorial Charitable Trust is the
generous supporter of the Anne
Frank Educational Program and
Art Project.
Registration is requested for each
library. For registration and details,
call (248) 553-2400, or visit www.
holocaustcenter.org .

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oin us and Discover
ossibilities!

Don't forget
to join us for
beautiful
outdoor
services each
Friday night
during the
summer at 7:30.

OPEN TO THE
COMMUNITY

For more information or
to RSVP, contact
Laura Lucassian at
Ilucassian@tbeonline.org
or 248-851-1100, x 3142.

THE JEWS OF CHINA
August 28 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Temple Beth El invites members & seniors from the
community to join Rabbi Miller to discuss the
little-known, but ancient and intriguing story of the
Jewish presence in China.

NO CHARGE - RSVP required. Light Refreshments.

EXPLORING TESHUVAH WITH RABBI MILLER
2 Part Series August 28 & September 4 7:30 pm

Learn how the ancient process of "Teshuvah"
(repentance) can be so important in our lives today.
What does it mean to forgive or be forgiven? How do
we move on from past hurts we have sustained, or let go
of our pride in order to build stronger relationships?

NO CHARGE

HONEY CAKE & HARMONY

Saturday, September 13 12:30 pm

A

TEMPL E

BETH EL

7400 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
www.tbeonline.org

serenity

friendship

Join Cantorial Soloist Rachel Kalmowitz
(along with accompanist Jim Gabriel) for this special
Nosh & Knowledge, immediately following Shabbat
services. Learn and practice some of the music that will
lift our spirits during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Lunch: $15 per person.

Make checks payable & mail to Sisterhood of Temple Beth El,
attn: Nosh & Knowledge.

holiness

music

inspiration

joy

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JN

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