WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 AT 7 P.M.
The Promise of Never Again:
Where are We Today and
What Can Be Done?
Featuring Guest Speaker
Professor Scott Straus
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earn about the progress to
prevent genocide with Scott
Straus, Professor of Political Science
at the University of Wisconsin-
Madison. Scott is the author of
Fundamentals of Genocide and
Mass Atrocity Prevention, and sits
on the Council of the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Museum, where he works
closely with the Simon-Skojt Center
on Genocide Prevention. Prior to
becoming an academic, Scott was a
journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jenny and Brian Schwartz of West Bloomfield with their children Jonah, 7, Eli, 10, and Kayla, 5.
produce are not enough to replace a trip to the supermarket
for her family of five, the fresh food is a welcome addition.
“I think it’s important to support our local farmers and to
eat locally grown food as much as possible. Participating in a
farm share is a great way to do this and to reduce our carbon
footprint,” she says. “It’s also a great way to teach our kids
about where our food comes from. It definitely encourages
healthy eating and gives us a chance to try new foods.”
Q $5 admission, free to members
Q RSVP required by June 25 to Laura Williams at
248.536.9605 or rsvp@holocaustcenter.org
Q Refreshments to follow
Community Partners:
RWANDAN-AMERICAN
COMMUNITY OF MIDWEST
Armenian Genocide
Education Committee
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER ZEKELMAN FAMILY CAMPUS
‘GREENIFYING’ JEWISH DETROIT
The farm share program first began in 2014. Gutman, a veg-
etarian, was assistant director of education and youth at
Shaarey Zedek at the time. She had been part of a CSA while
living in New York and Boston before moving to Michigan
and wanted to bring the concept and experience to Metro
Detroit. Over the years, dozens of local families have partici-
pated. Gutman now works full time at Hazon and is focused
on the larger mission of “greenifying” Jewish Detroit.
“We’re part of a national campaign to green Jewish organi-
zations through the Hazon
Seal of Sustainability
program,” she says. “The
seal certifies that a Jewish
organization has met a
set of criteria marking it
as a good world citizen
with regard to its food and
environmental practices,
treatment of animals and
impact on climate change.”
So far, Shaarey Zedek,
Congregation Shir
Tikvah and Adat Shalom
Synagogue are involved
in the two-year process to
receive the seal along with
Yad Ezra, Camp Tamarack and Hillel Day School. Several
other local organizations are in the first year of participa-
tion.
On top of everything, Gutman is also the director of the
Jewish Food Festival set for Sunday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m.-4
p.m. at Eastern Market Sheds 5 and 6. The event, featuring
chef demos and tastings, discussions, Jewish historical tours,
vendors, family activities and more, brought together an
estimated 5,000 people last year.
“Healthy food is the fuel for a healthy life,” Gutman says.
“Our mission is to create a healthier and more sustainable
world for the Jewish community and beyond.” •
For more information on Hazon and its programs, contact Allison Gutman at
Allison.gutman@hazon.org or call (248) 997-6344.
28123 Orchard Lake Rd. t Farmington Hills, MI 48334 www.holocaustcenter.org
Up to 60% off
June 15 - June 30
STONE'S
JEWELRY
6881 Orchard Lake Rd. on the Boardwalk
(248) 851-5030
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