Women’s Wellness Program INTEREST-FREE LOANS FOR MICHIGAN JEWISH RESIDENTS Rabbi Rachel Shere Dr. Terri Orbuch Dr. Stacey Francis The Sisterhood of Adat Shalom Synagogue is hosting a women’s health and wellness program with its community partner Hadassah of Greater Detroit. The idea grew from the often-overlooked need to take better care of our minds, bodies and spirits. Terri Orbuch, Ph.D., professor of sociology at Oakland University, will moderate a panel of experts who will share their best practices. Featured are Rabbi Rachel Shere of Adat Shalom; Dr. Stacey Francis, chiro- practic kinesiologist and nutritional consultant; and Dr. Esther Zekman, D.O., ob/gyn. The goal of the program is to cre- Dr. Esther Zekman ate multi-generational awareness of the benefits of wellness. Women can network and build community in an environment highlighting that Judaism has many resources that can help us find wholeness. The event is from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Adat Shalom in Farmington Hills. A “lite bite” will be provided by Quality Kosher Catering. The cost is $18. Registration is avail- able online at adatshalom.org/well- ness. Free childcare is available with advance reservations. Contact Jodi Gross at Adat Shalom, (248) 851- 5100 or jgross@adatshalom.org, or Hadassah of Greater Detroit, (248) 683-5030, for details. • New Survey Finds Lack Of Holocaust Knowledge In The U.S. The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) undertook a national survey of Holocaust knowledge and awareness among adults in the United States. The survey finds critical gaps both in awareness of basic facts as well as detailed knowledge of the Holocaust. In addition, a significant majority of American adults believe that fewer people care about the Holocaust today than they used to, and more than half of Americans believe that the Holocaust could happen again. “The study found significant gaps in knowledge of the Holocaust,” said Claims Conference Board member Matthew Bronfman. “We must look at these results and determine where and how best we can begin teach- ing the next generation these criti- cal lessons which must resonate for decades to come.” Major findings of the survey: • 70 percent say fewer people seem to care about the Holocaust than they used to. • 58 percent believe something like the Holocaust could happen again. • 31 percent of Americans and 41 percent of millennials believe that substantially fewer than 6 mil- lion Jews were killed (2 million or fewer) during the Holocaust. • 45 percent of Americans cannot name a single concentration camp in Europe — the percentage is even higher among millennials. At the same time, there are encouraging notes in the survey. • 93 percent believe all students should learn about the Holocaust in school. • 80 percent say it is important to keep teaching about the Holocaust so it does not happen again. “This study underscores the importance of Holocaust education in our schools,” said Greg Schneider, executive vice president of the Claims Conference. “There remain troubling gaps in Holocaust aware- ness while survivors are still with us; imagine when there are no longer survivors here to tell their stories. We must be committed to ensuring the horrors of the Holocaust and the memory of those who suffered so greatly are remembered, told and taught by future generations.” • APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 1 TO MAY 15 COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ONLINE: jewishcollegeloansmi.org WHAT IS THE WILLIAM DAVIDSON JEWISH COLLEGE LOAN PROGRAM? A Need-based, interest-free loan program for Jewish Michigan residents who are U.S. Citizens. • Qualifying students must be enrolled in full-time accredited colleges or universities in Michigan. • Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov) to be completed for eligibility. • Financial need determination includes demonstrating active pursuit of all available funding resources. • Post-application interview with a Hebrew Free Loan WDJCLP staff member. • Two co-signers required. • While attending school, required annual loan repayments are $100. • No fee to apply. ADMINISTERED BY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 248.723.8184 info@jewishcollegeloansmi.org jn April 19 • 2018 43