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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

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