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WHATEVER IT TAKES:
Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomf
eld
is looking to hire a FULL-TIME
CANTORIAL SOLOIST.
This individual will inspire and
engage in accordance with our
Temple’s robust traditions of
musical beauty and communal
participation. The Cantorial Soloist
will work closely with our Rabbi
in supporting Shabbat, festivals
and High Holy Days services,
participate in our Religious
School and in youth engagement.
Knowledge and use of Social Media
and technology is helpful.
For consideration kindly email
a cover letter and resume to
cheryl@tkolami.org
SPOTLIGHT
F
arber Hebrew Day School has
been accepted into the inaugu-
ral Truman Scholars program,
developed by the Tikvah Fund.
Farber was one of 18 schools select-
ed to participate in this new
initiative that explores the
foundational ideas, key texts
and leaders of American civi-
lization and modern Zionism
— including the U.S.-Israel
relationship.
The two-year program is
open to seventh-grade stu-
dents from selected schools.
Two Farber students, Oren
Opperer and Shayna Leib,
will represent Farber in the
program.
Lizzy Doppelt, assistant
principal of Farber’s Sara
Rivka Friedman Elementary
& Middle School, was a part
of the interview process with
students along with Head of
School Dr. Joshua Levisohn.
Students filled out an applica-
tion and then 10-to-15-min-
ute interviews were conduct-
ed.
“It was a terribly hard deci-
sion to the point we asked the actual
Tikvah Fund if we could have more
students,” Doppelt said.
“These two students, in particular,
really stood out for us in their dedi-
cation, work ethic and extracurricu-
lars they’re already participating in,”
Doppelt said. “The two of them have
wonderful leadership qualities.”
The program itself will have four
core segments, beginning from the
middle of seventh grade through the
eighth grade.
For Phase I in the Winter & Spring
2021, there will be an intensive 10-part
online seminar taken together with
Truman Scholars from other partici-
pating schools. This phase will intro-
duce the large theme of
America and Israel as two
nations and then explore
the Hebraic influence on
America.
For Phase II in Summer
2021, students will have the
choice between indepen-
dent reading from books
on America and Israel, or
the opportunity to choose
elective courses in Tikvah
Online Academy with
options in Jewish, Zionist
and American civilization.
For Phase III in Fall
2021, the now-eighth-grade
Truman Scholars will again
choose from Tikvah Online
electives.
For Phase IV in winter
and spring 2022, Truman
Scholars will participate in
another intensive 10-part
online seminar taken with
Truman Scholars from other
schools, focusing on the founding of
modern Israel.
“We hope the students gain an
understanding of other people’s views
and beliefs and the ability to engage in
those types of conversations,” Doppelt
said.
“For us as a school to have our
name and face out there as leaders in
this type of education, I think it’s just
amazing and a testament to the type of
education we are providing and expect
of our students.”
Oren Opperer
Two Farber seventh-graders chosen
for new program.
Students to Study
U.S.-Israel Links
DANNY SCHWARTZ STAFF WRITER
Shayna Leib
38 | FEBRUARY 25 • 2021