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and that “We have ways to
respond.
” He points out that a
year ago the local Jewish com-
munity was experiencing a mea-
sles outbreak.
For individuals who chose
not to attend services, several
congregations, including Beth
Shalom in Oak Park, live-
streamed the Megillah reading
or regular services. Fishman
says that Temple Shir Shalom
provides live online adult educa-
tion classes.
Overall, the focus is
one of reassurance along
with preparedness. David
Goodman, executive director
at Congregation Beth Ahm in
West Bloomfield, points out that
precautions for the coronavirus
are similar to guidelines for
avoiding seasonal flu. These
may become the new normal all
year long.
mendations relating to individuals
who have returned to the country
after traveling overseas.”
FJA is also thinking ahead
regarding future spring trips,
including a 12th grade visit to
Poland and Israel. They already
had two travel opportunities for
students changed due to the out-
break.
Students were scheduled to
compete in the International
Robotraffic competition at the
Technion in Israel and attend
the Moot Beit Din (Moot Jewish
Court) conference in New York
City. The Robotraffic competi-
tion has been rescheduled by the
Technion to October 2020 and
the Moot Beit Din conference will
now be done virtually.
As of March 9, there have been
no confirmed cases of COVID-19
in Michigan.
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Jewish Heritage Night on DPTV
Detroit Public Television (DPTV) believes in telling the stories
of the past to impact the present and help build for the future.
Nowhere is that more evident than in the hundreds of hours of
historical and documentary programming DPTV broadcasts each
year. On Sunday, March 15, that programming will focus on Jewish
history during the station’
s Jewish Heritage Night.
From 7-10 p.m., this live, prime-time event will feature in-studio
guests, fascinating looks at Jewish history and culture, and reflec-
tions on Jewish Detroit’
s past. Plus, two documentaries: Detroit
Remember When: The Jewish Community and GI JEWS: Jewish
Americans in World War II.
NCJW Sponsors Video Contest
National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) is again
sponsoring a youth video contest for Oakland County high school
female students. Girls will create a 30-second public service video
announcement answering the question “How can we make a posi-
tive impact on climate change?”
Three finalists will be recognized and awarded monetary prizes
during the award ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, at Adat Shalom
Synagogue in Farmington Hills. First place will win $1,000; second
place, $750; and third, $500.
The submission deadline is midnight Monday, March 23.
For details, an application and release forms, go to NCJWMI.org
or call (248) 355-3300.
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