28 March 28 • 2019 jn D r. Charles Silow, director of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, a service of Jewish Senior Life, and the Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Michigan (C.H.A.I.M.), was honored for his 25 years of service with the Americanism Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution. In a ceremony Sunday, March 24, at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Silow received this award, given by the DAR to nat- uralized citizens for their outstanding contributions to the nation. He is also being recognized for his Holocaust educational work “Portraits of Honor: Our Michigan Holocaust Survivors,” a permanent exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Center (portraitsofhonor. org). “On a personal level, I’ m thrilled,” Silow said. “On a more general level, it gives us a greater opportunity to talk about the contributions of Holocaust survivors and their children to American society, and to raise further awareness about the Holocaust itself.” Silow was nominated by Sylvia Nelson, a DAR member and longtime C.H.A.I.M. board member and volun- teer with the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families and its Café Europa. She started the process three or four months ago and said require- ments included historical documenta- tion, which contained Silow’ s parents’ naturalization papers. “There were questions back and forth,” she said. “They use archivists and geneaologists. It’ s a very difficult process and the medal is hard to win. It’ s a big honor. I’ m incredibly excit- ed.” While doing research, they uncov- ered the name of the ship Silow and his parents came over on as well as an original copy of the ship’ s manifest with his parents’ names on it, which she presented to Silow at the medal ceremony. Previously, Nelson also was instrumental in successfully nominat- ing local survivor Erna Gorman for the Americanism Medal. “The DAR is not what I used to think it was; it’ s not as insular,” Silow said. “They are doing a lot of outreach and good for American society by reaching out to naturalized citizens. I feel proud to represent the survivor community.” ■ KERI GUTEN COHEN STORY DEVELOPMENT EDITOR DAR Honors Silow For 25 Years Of Service jews d in the Dr. Charles Silow with his medal, plaque and family: Shoshana, Naomi and wife, Sarah Hartman-Silow. SYLVIA NELSON The second in the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit’ s Spring Lecture Series “Exploring Roles of Women across the Faith Traditions” takes place from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at the Huntington Woods home of Rabbi Dorit and Shimon Edut (address pro- vided upon registration). The session, “Women in Faith Leadership,” features an open conversa- tion with three women, all local leaders who have chosen roles in their personal faith communities as a core component of their life’ s mission. Paula Drewek (Baha’ i), Abi Taylor-Abt (Jewish) and Sr. Nancy Marie Jamroz (Christian) will share their personal and professional journeys. Register at iflc.wufoo.com/forms/s1ugrihn0p1jpdl. ■ Women in Faith Leadership PHOTO CREDIT JERRY ZOLYNSKY To shine the public spotlight on young people in our community, the JN, the Jewish Community Center and the Youth Professionals Network created Rising Stars: Teens Making a Difference, a showcase that will highlight 18 remarkable Jewish pre-teens and teens in the Metro Detroit area. Those selected will be featured in an issue of the JN and will also be recognized on the JN, JCC and JFamily social media pages. Nominees must live in Michigan, identify as Jewish and be students in grades 6-12; they can be self-nominated or may be nominated by others today through March 30. Nominees should be recognized for impact, contribution and/or achievement in areas including (but not limited) to: Seeking Terrific Teens! To nominate yourself or a teen you know, go to thejewishnews.com and click on the Rising Stars button or to jccdet.org/RisingStars. The deadline is March 30.