NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 69

Around half of job applicants are 
now using artificial intelligence 
(AI) to help them search for 
employment according to Forbes 
and Money, so job seekers not 
using such tools may be hampering 
their chances of landing that 
perfect job. 
Gesher Human Services career 
and computer experts, seeing 
a need for learning the basics 
of AI for job searching in the 
Metro Detroit community, are 
offering a series of 1.5-hour 
workshops. Programs will be held 
at the nonprofit organization’s 
headquarters in Southfield (29699 

Southfield Road) on Nov. 21 and 
Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. All programs 
are free and suitable for beginners 
without prior AI experience; no 
registration is required. 
“If most other people with a 
competitive resume and skillset 
are using AI in the job application 
process, you are really going to be 
left behind,” explained Gesher’s 
Computer Training Supervisor 
Dave Rotter.
These classes are free to 
unemployed job seekers, but 
registration is required; contact 
Dave Rotter at drotter@geshermi.
org or call (248) 233-4243. 

Helping Hurricane 
Victims

Andrea Jacobs, resident manager of 
Claymoor Apartments on Franklin 
Road in Southfield, has good reason 
to brag about Claymoor tenants. 
One tenant, Lolly Averbach, 
wanted to do something to help the 
people who have been affected by 
Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“Lolly put a note out in our 
mailroom asking for other tenants 
to help with donations of clothes, 
bedding and toiletries,” Jacobs 
explained. “I saw Lolly’s note asking 
for help and sent a mass text to the 
residents if they could donate to 
Lolly’s cause. 
“I put a large box in our community room thinking we could fill the 
box by the end of the week. The next day we had an overflowing box. At 
the end of the week, we had so many bags of donations it overtook our 
community room.” 

The Jewish Education Project 
invites submissions for the 2024 
Shine A Light on Antisemitism 
Civic Courage Award, recognizing 
brave individuals nationwide 
who confront antisemitism. This 
prestigious award recognizes 
students, educators, gamers and 
influencers who demonstrate 
exceptional courage in combating 
antisemitism across the United 
States.
As antisemitism reaches 
alarming levels nationwide, the 
need for this award has never been 
more critical. The Shine A Light 
Award honors those who take 
bold action and educate others to 
combat these dangerous trends. 
The award categories include: 
High School Students, College 
Students, Elementary School 
Educators, Middle School 
Educators, High School Educators, 
University Educators, Gamers and 
Influencers.

Two recipients in the eight 
categories will receive a $2,000 
prize and national recognition for 
their impactful work. 
Submissions are open to the 
public until Nov. 25, 2024. Join 
this initiative by nominating 
students, educators, gamers and 
influencers who exemplify bravery 
and dedication in the fight against 
antisemitism. Your participation 
makes a difference. 
Recipients of the first award 
cycle in 2023 include Dr. Michael 
Lomax, United Negro College 
Fund (UNCF) president and CEO, 
and media personality-lawyer 
Eboni K. Williams, who were 
presented with the award by New 
York City Mayor Eric Adams in 
Gracie Mansion’s at a Chanukah 
reception that December.
For more information on how 
to nominate or to learn about past 
recipients, visit ShineaLight.org/
Awards. 

The Hebrew Day School of Ann 
Arbor announced the dedication of 
the newly renovated Anna Schwalb 
Memorial Library and Chuck 
and Sunnie Tait Student Learning 
Center. After months of construc-
tion, the library is finally ready to 
open its doors, and the community 
is invited to a special celebration 
on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3-5 p.m.
The event promises fun activities 
for all ages, featuring a children’s 
program with esteemed children’s 
author and Sesame Street editor, 
Leslie Kimmelman.
“This library is not just a place 
of learning; it’s a sanctuary where 
imagination meets exploration,” 
said Head of School Rabbi Will 
Keller. 
Following the children’s program, 
attendees can enjoy schmoozing, 
snacks and tours of the renovated 
school and library.
The event includes a ceremony 
during which spaces will be dedi-

cated in memory of Anna Schwalb, 
Chuck and Sunnie Tait, and 
Samantha Woll.
“Today, we honor their legacies 
and reinforce our commitment to 
experiential education and lifelong 
learning,” Rabbi Will added. 
This free event is open to all, but 
an RSVP is needed due to limited 
capacity. Attendees can choose 
from several tailored options: 
participate in just the children’s 
program, attend the dedication 
portion or join the entire afternoon 
of celebration and tribute. 
For more information, contact 
Tamar Jacobson at Tjacobson@
hdsaa.org or (734) 971-4633.,
To support the cost of this 
significant construction project 
or to make a gift in memory of 
Anna Schwalb, Samantha Woll, 
Chuck and Sunnie Tait or a 
loved one, visit https://hdsaa.org/
anna-schwalb-memorial-library. 

SPOTLIGHT

Submissions Open for 2024 Shine A Light on 
Antisemitism Civic Courage Award
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor Library 
and School Renovation Dedication

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