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Moss Warns Of Proposed Bill

it.”
House Democratic Whip
Hoitenga’s bill, if passed
Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield)
into law and enforced, would
and state Rep. Abdullah
have wide-ranging and
Hammoud (D-Dearborn)
often absurd consequences.
warn that a bill recently
Sharia is not the only form
introduced by state
of “foreign law” followed by
Rep. Michele Hoitenga
religious adherents this bill
(R-Manton) intended to
Rep. Jeremy Moss would prohibit. Jewish hala-
prohibit the practice of
chic law, Catholic doctrine
sharia law would have
and other practices would
widespread consequences,
also be prohibited.
including banning the observance
“There are activists who would
of Catholic doctrines such as annul-
use this law to deny Jews the right
ments and Jewish halachic laws,
such as those requiring circumcision to practice the bris ceremony — the
circumcision of a male baby — by
for male babies or dietary restric-
attempting to cite it as genital muti-
tions.
lation,” Moss said.
“If it is Rep. Hoitenga’s aim to
“But beyond the intent of the
protect girls from female genital
bill, this proposal could end kosher
mutilation, which is already a crime,
slaughter of animals for Jews who
her bill does nothing to accomplish
observe dietary restrictions or
that,” Hammoud said. “There is no
criminalize 13-year-olds who say
need to create another law to outlaw
something that is already prohibited. the blessing to drink the cup of wine
during their bar mitzvah ceremony.
This bill is simply a xenophobic,
Such a law is ludicrous, impossible to
Islamophobic attack on Michigan’s
enforce and, worst of all, unconstitu-
Muslim community, which already
abhors the practice of mutilation and tional. It cannot be supported.” •
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Rabbi Aaron Starr

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Rabbi Arianna
Silverman

Rabbis Ariana Silverman and Aaron Starr will discuss
“Visions for Jewish Engagement in Detroit and the
Region” at the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC’s
Annual Meeting at Congregation Shaarey Zedek 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9. The evening will feature a special rec-
ognition of Dr. Richard Krugel’s accomplishments during
his presidency, as well as an election of new officers and
board members.
JCRC/AJC’s slate of officers includes Alicia Chandler
as president; Seth Gould and Nancy Welber Barr as vice
presidents; and Erica Peresman as treasurer. Nominated
for new three-year terms on the board are Brooke
Bendix, Cathy Cantor, Ellen Yashinsky Chute, Mary Ellen
Gurewitz, Ken Konop and Randi Sakwa.
During his presidency, Krugel oversaw the transition
of the agency’s professional leadership, with the appoint-
ment of David Kurzmann as executive director last year.
He also negotiated JCRC’s new partnership with AJC,
bringing outstanding new resources and initiatives to the
organization.
During the program, Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Rabbi Aaron Starr and Downtown Synagogue Rabbi
Arianna Silverman will discuss the challenge of engaging
the local Jewish community in a changing metropolitan
area. Their conversation will look with fresh eyes on top-
ics such as renewing Jewish life in Detroit, addressing
interests of millennials, and utilizing a meaningful and
constructive paradigm for Jewish social justice initiatives.
There is no charge for the program, which is open to
the community. Reservations are requested. To register
or for more information, contact Corey Young, (248) 205-
2546 or young@jfmd.org. •

