CHINESE JEWS

For the first time in nearly seven
years, five women from the ancient
Chinese Jewish community of Kaifeng
arrived in Israel recently to fulfill their
dreams of making aliyah, thanks to
the Jerusalem-based nonprofit Shavei
Israel.
The women have been studying
Hebrew and Judaism intensively for
several years in Kaifeng. Upon arrival
in Israel, they went directly to the
Western Wall to thank God for helping
them return to the land of their ances-
tors.
“Kaifeng’s Jewish descendants are
a living link between China and the
Jewish people,” said Michael Freund,
chair, Shavei Israel, who succeeded in
obtaining permission to bring them on
aliyah after several years of struggling
with the Israeli bureaucracy. “After
centuries of assimilation, a growing
number of the Kaifeng Jews in recent
years have begun seeking to return to
their roots and embrace their Jewish
identity.”
The women plan to continue their
Jewish studies at Jerusalem’s Midreshet
Nishmat, with the support of Shavei
Israel, which will also cover their liv-
ing expenses. After formal conversion
by Israel’s Chief Rabbinate, they will
receive Israeli citizenship.

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PUNCH BOWL

No big travel plans for spring break?
No worries. Punch Bowl Social is
bringing back its popular “Kids Bowl
Free” promotion, providing a super
fun and engaging diversion for the
entire family. No need to camp out in
front of the television all week.
Kids ages 15 and under who are
accompanied by an adult are invited
to visit Punch Bowl Social Detroit
(1331 Broadway St.) between 11
a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday through
Wednesday in March to receive a
free hour of bowling (shoes includ-
ed). Come for the bowling, stay for
the from-scratch kitchen menu items,
craft beverages and fabulous selection
of old school games.

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Community-wide Event Hosted by Temple Shir Shalom

Co-Sponsors *

Temple Shir Shalom
Friends of Israel
Congregation Beth Ahm
Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah
AIPAC
Amy & Andre Douville
Friends of Israel Defense Forces
B’nai B’rith International Great Lakes Region
Hebrew Memorial Chapel
Hillel Day School
Congregation Shir Tikvah

Walk for Israel is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit
organization, federal tax ID # 45-3546279.

Congregation Shaarey Zedek
The Detroit Jewish News
Jiffy Signs Inc. & JS Printing
Scyllaweb
Fran Bell
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
B’nai Israel Synagogue
Adat Shalom Synagogue
Michigan Board of Rabbis
National Council of Jewish Women
Suretta Must

Temple Beth El
jbrooksdesign inc.
Anne & Euge Greenstein
Art Fishman
Birmingham Temple
Hillel of Metro Detroit
Holocaust Memorial Center
Temple Kol Ami
Frankel Jewish Academy
Volunteers for Israel

WWW .W ALK F OR I SRAEL . ORG

Zionist Organization of America
Michigan Region
Stand With Us Michigan
Federation of Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit Board of Jewish Educators
Michigan Board of Cantors
Israel Bonds
Jewish National Fund
MJS Packaging

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