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… Neighborhood Project University of Michigan Hillel 4 Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Yeshivas Darchei Torah Yeshiva Gedolah American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and ORT Jewish Agency for Israel and…

…Your gift goes here. ofor •;,̀ Agency for Jewish Education Akiva Hebrew Day School B'nai B'rith Youth Organizatio Eastern Michigan University Hillel ElderLink Federation's Alliance for Jewish…

… Family Service Jewish Home & Aging Services Jewish Vocational Service Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives Metro Detroit Hillel Michigan Jewish Conference Michigan State University Hillel The…

… Education Fresh Air Society Hebrew Free Loan Association Hillel Day School Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Apartments and Services Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Council Jewish…

…'s campuses: CENTRAL MICHIGAN Each year, Federation allocates funds from its UNIVERSITY • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY • KALAMAZOO Annual Campaign for the Hillels of Michigan. COLLEGE • METRO DETROIT…

… things that can happen at college is for a nice Jewish boy to meet a nice Jewish girl. community is helping provide a little bit of home away from home. It's called Hillel. The Hillels on Michigan…

… for a sense of identity UNIVERSITY • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF and personal meaning. It's possibly the Jewish MICHIGAN • WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY community's best opportunity to…

… worry, there are social events too. Because, as every parent knows, one of the best Worry, of course. Fortunately for the 12,000-plus Jewish students on Michigan's college campuses, the Detroit Jewish…

… forge a connection while that young man or woman starts building a new life and career. Remember Hillel when you went to college? Well, this is a new generation Hillel, offering hundreds of outreach…

…: LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL Why? Because, at a critical time in their lives, UNIVERSITY / OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE / OAKLAND UNIVERSITY I UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT - MERCY I WAYNE STATE young adults are looking…

…Connecting at College ... Together CAMPUS HILLELS W hat do you do when the baby goes and leadership development opportunities that off to college? today's young adults can relate to. Not to…

… chairs the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's Michigan/Israel Connection, and is a board member of Federation and the Michigan State University Hillel. She is past president of Adat Shalom…

…, leadership development and finan- cial resource development. The consortium acts as a recipient for Hillel: Foundation for Jewish Campus Life funds and allocates those funds in the state of Michigan. The…

… Michigan Hillel Consortium helps to build the Hillel presence on smaller campuses where there are Jewish students, such as Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and Central Michigan University. Cook…

… Temple in Farmington Hills. The concert is part of the temple's Vivace Music Series and co-sponsored by the Michigan Coalition of Secular Humanistic Jews, including Workmen's Circle, Sholem Aleichem…

… Institute, Jewish Parents Institute, the Birmingham Temple and Ann Arbor's Jewish Cultural Society. Additionally, Strom will conduct a workshop for Sunday School children of the Michigan Coalition at 10:30 a…

… Michigan Hillel Consortium. She replaces outgoing chair Gary Snyder. The Michigan Hillel Consortium was formed to strengthen Hillel foundations in Michigan by acting as a resource for program planning…

… Synagogue and past vice president of Federation's Women's Campaign and Education Department. She has been a member of the Hillel Consortium since its inception. d Mall • 6337-8 Orchard Lake, West DI 248…

….m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Birmingham Temple. Concert tickets are $18; $15 for Coalition members. For information, call (248) 788-9338. Cook Heads Hillel Group Farmington Hills' Barbara Cook now chairs the…

… Hillel family. Her brothers attended Hillel and in turn, all her siblings sent their children to Hillel, meaning some Tara, Rana, Zoe and Emma Zdrojewski at Tara's 2008 Michigan State University…

… Emma Claire and said,`You must go to Hiller said Emma's mom, Alisa, of Farmington Hills. "Then she said to me,`I am a Jewish educa- tor and I can always spot a Hillel student!" Indeed, Emma Claire is…

… student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills, nearing the end of first grade. "I wasn't surprised' Zdrojewski said. "On occasion when people hear my kids talk about what they are…

… are Hillel graduates. Beyond understanding the values of Hillel for her children, Zdrojewski knows them firsthand as a former Hillel student. Like many at the school, hers is a multi- generational…

… kids going to school with the children of my Hillel classmates." From '58 Forward Founded in 1958 by the late Rabbi Jacob Segal of Adat Shalom Synagogue, along with a group of parents, educators, rabbis…

… moved twice and expanded at the current location five times. Hillel was named in memory of a sage who believed in the strength of commu- nity and was known for his humility, pa- tience and love of fellow…

… Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The Rabbi Jacob Segal Award will be presented to past Hillel parents, communal leader Susan Loss and Rabbi Harold Loss of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Past Hillel…

… proven track record of producing future Jewish communal leadership. Hillel alumni are making a difference in this community as well as other Jewish communities all over this country as well as Israel…

…." Rabbi Judah Isaacs, director of Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education, calls Hillel"a testament to the strength and entrepreneurial spirit of our Detroit Jewish community. At the time Hillel was…

…Gideon Levinson,. 14, of Royal Oak puts on tafillin during Millers daily morning service. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer S hortly before Passover, 6-year- old Emma Claire Zdrojewski was…

… Michigan State University Hillel Michigan Jewish Conference University of Michigan Hillel The Neighborhood Project JeWish Apartments and Services Pro-Detroit Nationally, Federation's Annual Campaign…

… Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education Hebrew Free Loan Association Metro Detroit Hillel Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives Eastern Michigan University Hillel Michigan/Israel Connection…

…Helping Our Fellow Jews ... Together OUR TEAM OF COMMUNITY AGENCIES When you make a contribution to Federation's Annual Campaign, you help the following agencies and programs do so much good in our…

… communi Jewish Community Center Agency for Jewish Education Jewish Community Council B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Jewish Family Service Akiva Hebrew Day School Jewish Home & Aging Services Hillel…

… furthers the educational, cultural and community relations efforts of 30 agencies. Internationally, your contribution supports immigration to Israel and a broad range of social, educational and cultural…

… needs through these beneficiaries of the UJA Federation Campaign of United Jewish Communities: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and ORT New York Association for New Americans Jewish Agency…

… School Jewish Apartments and Services Pro-Detroit University of Michigan Hillel Jewish Community Center Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Jewish Community Council Yeshiva Darchei Torah Jewish Family Service…

… Vocational Service Akiva Hebrew Day School Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Eastern Michigan University Hillel Metro Detroit Hillel Michigan/Israel Connection…

… ElderLink Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education Michigan Jewish Conference Fresh Air Society Michigan State University Hillel Hebrew Free Loan Association The Neighborhood Project Hillel Day…

… Yeshiva Gedolah Nationally, Federation's Annual Campaign furthers the educational, cultural and community relations efforts of nearly 30 agencies. Internationally, your contribution supports rescue and…

… internationally, national one as well. it is very well represented on the board The outstanding program at the of governors of Hillel International University of Michigan and the build- and its executive committee…

… continue to be amazed by the new and innova- tive-programming at the University of Michigan Hillel. With Federation's generous finan- cial support, the Michigan Hillel Con- sortium (MHC) was created. It is a…

… of Ann Arbor has taken up Spec ial to Hillels on Michigan's cam- the mantle of chairing Hillel ish News the Jew International. Under his puses. For decades, Michigan has reign, Hillel International…

… other nations ers, Mandell "Bill" Berman and David throughout the world. Bittker, not only have shaped the As further evidence of Michigan's Michigan Hillel movement, but the impact, nationally and…

…. ing that bears his name represent a The "Michigan Model," as we are tribute to Bill Berman. David Bittker, known, is in fact, the envy of every father of the modern-day Hillel move- other state in the…

…- lege-campus Hillel foundations have Gary Snyder of Farmington Hills is sufficient financial support to serve chairman of the Michigan Hillel Con- our youth. Furthermore, with the sortium. T assistance…

… merits of assist- ing other campus Hillels in Michigan. I was fortunate to see the unfolding of the Green family gift over the past year. The thoughtfulness and delibera- tion of the Green family, working…

… Foundation for Jewish Campus Life will honor the Greens at a conference in Toronto in late March. In Michigan, the number of cam- puses with Hillels has doubled over the past few years. Our college youth now…

… groups of direc- tors in the world. The Hillels cutting- edge programming, once again, shines the national spotlight on Michigan. We also continue to bask in the glow of the unique model of Hillel of Metro…

… unique entity with a governing body consisting of representatives of all the federations in Michigan, philanthropic foundations and each of the Hillel foundations in Michigan, including students. The MHC…

…Hillel To Honor The Hermelins Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit will honor David and Doreen Hermelin at the school's annual dinner on Tuesday, June 6, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. The…

… School. The Hermelins are past parents and current grandparents of Hillel students. Their eldest grandchild, Matthew Orley, will graduate this spring. Together with Martin Goldman, the Hermelins estab…

… of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute oversight committee. Doreen Hermelin is on the State of Israel Bonds Women's Division national board executive committee and a trustee of the Michigan…

…'s Services. She is past president of the Jewish Federation Women's Division. For information on the Hillel dinner, call Marianne Milgrom Bloomberg at Hillel Day School, (248) 851-6950. . comp ete se ection…

… Metropolitan Detroit endowment cam- paign, the Detroit Friends of Bar-Ilan University, the Alzheimer's Association capital fund board, the Detroit Women's Division/State of Israel Bonds and Orchards Children…

… the dinner. The Dream Maker Award recognizes commitment to the community, espe- cially in Jewish education. Rabbi Jacob Segal was a Hillel Day School founder. The award honors devotion to Hillel Day…

…- lished the Goldman-Hermelin Education Foundation at Hillel in 1989; it has raised S3 million in endowments. David Hermelin was U.S. ambas- sador to Norway from December 1997 until January 2000. He received…

… the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Grand Cross in 1999. He is a past international chair of State of Israel Bonds, past presi- dent of the World ORT Union and Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and past chair…

… Parkinson's Foundation. She is on the board of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood. She is past chair of the Allied Jewish Campaign, the Jewish Federation of…

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…. Building bridges is a keystone of tikkun olam — repair of the world. You don't have to be Jewish to take away positives from the University of Michigan Hillel's Conference on the Holocaust or Michigan State…

… effect positive change, I don't see a downside. Hillels that tie Jews to their roots and inspire others to Jewishly held causes under a tent of universalism aren't inherently flailing at tradi- tion…

…Editor's Letter SpringElation Is the primary support for JARCs servic hundreds of with an rc (i) no Hillel's Daunting Challenge C ampus Hillels, once the place to go for Jewish stu- dents…

… seeking to do Jewish, are appealing more than ever to Jews and their non-Jewish friends in hopes of staying relevant against the multicultural tides of this gen- eration. Can Hillels inspire Jewish life…

…. Skeptics question the wisdom of Hillels sponsoring inter- faith events, coexistence activities with Muslims and humani- tarian trips to the U.S. Gulf Coast. If these initiatives teach Jewish ideals and…

…- rate pulse of the impact of such an open-door policy. Pressing On Hillel has paid particular attention to the millennials, the generation born after 1980. JTA defines their dis- position as globally…

… interacting with parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins and other rela- tives who may not be Jewish. Hillels of the 21st century may well be ceding Torah- observant students, once their backbone, to more…

… religiously oriented centers like Chabad Houses and the Oak Park-based Jewish Awareness AMerica (JAAM), a huge success of Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz. Plenty of demographic trends exist to guide Hillel. The bus it…

… decide its ultimate worth. ❑ Hil lel Chairman Julian Sandler and President Wayne Firestone say Hillel's reason for being hasn't wavered: to foster the Jewish identity of Jewish students and strengthen…

… the global Jewish community "Hillel's mission," they say, "is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world." But before 2006…

… Union and also became politically active on campus. In her senior year, she decided to apply at Eastern Michigan University Hillel as a program associate. After spending a year at EMU Hillel and three at…

… trip provider through Taglit- Birthright Israel, and has led two trips per year since Birthright's launch in 1999. In fact, MSU Hillel has an impressive record of Birthright alums who become active as…

… Hillel professional staffs:' said Cindy Hughey, executive direc- tor of MSU Hillel. Marisa Saltzman, 27, formerly of East Lansing and now a resident of Washington, D.C., went on a Birthright trip with MSU…

… Hillel during the summer of 2001. Prior to traveling to Israel, Saltzman wasn't particularly active with Hillel. But the Birthright trip provided an opportu- nity for her to socialize and to explore her…

… East Lansing, she became more interested and involved in MSU Hillel programming and activities. Saltzman subsequently held positions ranging from social chair to vice president of the Jewish Student…

… MSU Hillel as the program director, Saltzman earned a master's in social work from MSU and is now a plan- ning associate for the Jewish Federation of On MSU's Birthright trip last May are, from left…

… I had significant knowledge of Judaism before the trip, but the experience of being in Israel and see- ing what we saw definitely enhanced my thinking and beliefs." After graduating from Michigan…

…- ates who opt to work within the Jewish community, Birthright alumni who have yet to graduate often become active lead- ers at MSU Hillel. Michelle Sudit, 21, of Buffalo, N.Y., went on the MSU Hillel…

…On Campus Taglit-Birthright Israel Trips Inspire MSU Hillel Students Alexandra Kirsch Special to the Jewish News East Lansing M ichigan State University's Hillel, like many others, is a seasoned…

… State University in May 2008 with a degree in interdisciplinary humanities, Kamil went to work for EMU Hillel as program associate, where he produces one Israeli- themed program per semester. He thinks…

… about. 90% of the dollars raised go including campus Hillels at the University of Michigan, directly to those who need it most. And no matter what Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan Univer…

… HILLS, MICHIGAN 48301 With your help, Federation supports: Hillel Foundations at: Eastern Michigan University Michigan State University Oakland Community College Oakland University University of…

… Michigan Wayne State University Akiva Hebrew Day School B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Hebrew Free Loan Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy Jewish Apartments and…

…, Federation contact the Jewish of Metropolitan Detroit Assistance Project at jewishdetroit.org (248) 592-2650 888-902-HOPE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT • 6735 TELEGRAPH ROAD • BLOOMFIELD…

…What would you GIVE to see a young adult stand up for Israel? College isn't just about the books. It's about new and Wayne State University, places where Jewish friends, new experiences, and…

…- you do, or how much you have to give, you can help. sity, Oakland University, Oakland Community College When you give, you give hope. If you, or someone you 11 tII Jewish know needs assistance…

…Editor's Letter MSLYs Hillel Invigorated First of two parts A vi Davidoff credits his involvement via Jewish activities, activism and advocacy at Michigan State University with deepening his…

…-bred Jewish students than even the University of Michigan; many of the nearly 8,000 Jewish students in Ann Arbor come from out-of-state. So it came as no surprise to hear Hughey announce that MSU Hillel's $1…

…'s Jewish soul has been most inspired by MSU Hillel, known as the Lester J. Morris Jewish Student Center. That home away from home has helped make a sprawling campus smaller and more heimish. Of MSU's 45…

… stronger because of places like MSU Hillel, which gives us, as students, a community center to gather while away at school." Davidoff, who graduated from the religious school at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield…

… Hillel as an opportunity to enrich "the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they, in turn, may enrich the Jewish community and the world." By stress- ing programming, leadership and…

… inclusive environment rich in Jewish values. The challenge lies in broader student participa- tion and making Hillel the place to be for unaffiliated, under- involved or uninvolved Jews. MSU has more Michigan…

… AND HANDBAG BOUTIQUE Hillel's Impact Hillel isn't the only ingredient to a dynamic Jewish life on a residential campus like MSU. Jewish fraternities and sorori- ties are part of the mix. Of growing…

… in the Lansing area is small but engaged. Wayne Firestone, president of the Washington- based Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, talks about MSU Hillel "helping students infuse their lives…

… when he says the future of the choices come more readily to mind. But MSU Avi Davidoff Jewish community is in the hands of today's Hillel has come a long way since the dark days of MSU junior young…

…, but also by coordinating programs like then-Weinstein Center. Birthright Israel, free weekly Shabbat dinners and intramural Opening of the Morris Center in 2002 marked a renaissance sports. MSU Hillel…

…, Federation is all about. 90% of the dollars raised go including campus Hillels at the University of Michigan, directly to those who need it most. And no matter what Michigan State University, Eastern…

…'rith Youth Organization / Hebrew Free Loan / Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit / Hillel Foundations at: Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, Oakland Community College, Oakland University…

…, University of Michigan, Wayne State University / Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy / Jewish Apartments and Services / Jewish Community Center / Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Family Service…

… Michigan Univer- you do, or how much you have to give, you can help. sity, Oakland University, Oakland Community College THE NEEDS ARE URGENT NOW THE TIME IS PLEASE N r IAgY A CTR PLEDGE When you give…

…, you give hope. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit jewishdetroit.org 888-902-HOPE NO FAMILY STANDS ALONE. WITH YOUR HELP, FEDERATION FUNDING SUPPORTS: Akiva Hebrew Day School / B'nai B…

…411111111, What would you GI VE to see a young adult stand up for Israel? College isn't just about the books. It's about new and Wayne State University, places where Jewish friends, new…

… dinners. The University of Michigan Hillel has a non-Jew on its governing board. The shift is even evident in Hillel's changed mission statement. Prior to 2006, the organization sought to increase the…

…- tive director of Michigan State University's Hillel. "We have always welcomed friends of our Jewish students at our weekly Shabbat dinners and programs. Events and programs that are co-sponsored by MSU…

… State University" At Hillel of Metro Detroit, executive director Miriam Starkman said, "While our primary focus remains Jewish stu- dents and Jewish life on campus, because we are working in a campus…

… learning and the author of a 2007 monograph, "Hillel's Journey: Distinctively Jewish, Universally Human:' which lays out guiding principles for Hillel in the coming years. "It is just dumb; it…

… sidelines of the summit, evidence emerged to sug- gest that process is already well under way. At Syracuse University, the election of a non-Jewish student to the Hillel board occasioned some opposition. But…

…, has designed a campus-wide pro- gram called "Ask Big Questions" that stresses the value of Jewish wis- dom in addressing con- temporary challenges. Other Hillel chapters Rabbi Martin are organizing…

… do you create expressions of Jewish life that students will deem to be authentic at the same time as they are not exclusive or tribal!' Beginning under the leadership of Richard Joel, Hillel: The…

… Foundation for Jewish Campus Life sought to expand its reach beyond the minority of students with strong Jewish identities who natu- rally gravitated to the local Hillel chapter. Broadening The Scope But…

…- only" venues. As it attempts to do so, Hillel finds itself negotiating a tricky line between Jewish particularism and uni- versality, between the twin imperatives of creating uniquely Jewish programming…

…'s student government or academic units are open to the general campus community. We like to think of ourselves as the hub for Jewish life on campus and an integral component of the diversity mix at Michigan…

… Dorfman Staff Writer C ome fall, students at the University of Michigan Hillel Foundation will be meeting new leadership, fol- lowing staff changes taking place over the summer. Rabbi Jason Miller…

… Reconstructionist rabbi, will begin at U-M Hillel at the end of the summer. He has become a Goldman Fellow an undergraduate degree from for the American Jewish Joint Stanford University in California, Distribution…

… Committee in New a master's in international stud- York City. ies from Johns Lori Hoch Stiefel, Hopkins University Berman Fellow in Baltimore and at Hillel, will be eight years of moving to San experience as…

…To Life! THE SCENE Changing Of The Guard U-M Hillel welcomes incoming staff as departing group takes on new posts. At U-M Hillel's annual welcome barbecue last fall are staff mem- Shelli Liebman…

…, associate director and director of reli- gious life, will leave U-M Hillel to become rabbi of the 500- family Congregation Agudas Achim in Columbus on July 1. He'll be joined for the upcom- ing High Holidays…

… by Yevsey bers Rabbi Jason Miller, Alexis Frankel, Lori Hoch Stiefel and Jacob Kander. Gutman, outgoing cantor at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Of his time at U-M Hillel, Rabbi Miller…

… programming and cultivate lead- ership." Two new Hillel staff members — Joel Marcovitch and Rabbi Nathan Martin — will fill the posts of assistant directors. Marcovitch was program director of the Hillel of…

… include U- M Hillel Program Director ship of Michael Brooks." Alexis Frankel. She will International Hillel Leader A youthful insider takes over the Jewish student organization. Sue Fishkoff Jewish…

…- munity professional who has been executive vice-president of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life since last September, was tapped to replace the group's interim president, Avraham Infeld…

…. Firestone will take the helm such as the "student percep- tion of clique-iness, a lack of of Hillel, represented on 500 openness" at Hillel. college campuse, on Sept 1. Hillel needs to While the organi…

… BBYO alums. At University of • Michigan Hillel. No charge. RSVP: BBYO, (248) 788-0700. Feb. 10 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EMU Hillel Book Club and dinner discuss- es Tough Jews by Rich Cohen. RSVP: Heather…

…-1916. Feb. 21 Saturday, 8 p.m. MSU Hillel Charity Gala at the Marriott for Israeli fellowships, University of Michigan Hospital. $20, or $30 per couple. RSVP: (517) 332-1916. • 2/ 6 2004 THE SOMERSET…

… Soloman, (734) 482-0456 or hillel@emich.edu Feb. 11 Wednesday, 7 p.m. MSU Hillel "Loaves of Love" challah bak- ing, Shakespeare in Love movie. RSVP by Feb. 8: (517) 332-1916. Feb. 13 EMU Hillel Shabbat…

… Rabbi Jonathan Berkun. RSVP by Feb. 16: Jeff Lazor, (517) 332-1916. 70% OFF ORIGINAL PRICES THROUGHOUT THE STORE. : Feb. 18 Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EMU Hillel free dinner, _Matrix movie and discussion of…

… dinner. $5. RSVP by Feb. 11: Rachel Fauman, (734) 482-0456 or hillel@emich.edu Feb. 15 Sunday, 1-3 p.m. MSU Hillel brunch and Build A Snowman Contest. To register a team or RSVP for brunch by Feb. 13…

… its Jewish spirituality. RSVP by Feb. 17: Allison, (734) 482-0456 or hillel@emich.edu Feb. 18 Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gap Bar Crawl for MSU students older than 21. RSVP by Feb. 15: Jeff Lazor, (517) 332…

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… intimacy and warmth of its teachers." Judge Goldsmith earned degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School. He was a partner of the Detroit-based law firm Honigman, Miller, Schwartz & Cohn…

… its beginning. Larry Vieder, Cantor at Congregation Adat Shalom, was a founding member. Brothers Sandy and Mark are both graduates of Hillel. While Sandy was attending Hillel, his older brother Tom…

… nieces and nephews that have either graduated or are attending Hillel. 3. MARTY LIEBMAN I n celebration of Hillel Day School's 50th anniversary, a group of 50 Fabulous graduates were selected to…

… represent the school's alumni. Nominations from the community, through a ballot that ran in the Jewish Arms, as well as a committee of Hillel parents and administration, chose these alumni to represent a…

… small sample of what Hillel Day School graduates look like 1, 5, 15, 25 and even 50 years later. These are quite a distinguished group of people. Their -fields of work and interests span business, law…

… Harvard, Yale, Brown, Cornell, the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Royal Academy of the Arts. These are exceptionally diverse people. However, when the subject was Hillel, they all said the same thing…

…: they would send their children to Hillel. Not only did Hillel help them develop critical thinking skills and Jewish values, but they forged lasting friendships. Many of them communicated that the strong…

… Jewish identity that they developed at Hillel inspired them to be successful adults who work towards the greater good of our world. We salute all of Hillel's graduates over the last 50 years, and all of…

… attending or have graduated from Hillel. Steve Feedman, Head of School Jim Berger, President 6. LISA LIS '74 National Director of Synagogue and Rabbinic Activities for the State of Israel Bonds…

… Israel conference. 7. RABBI MARTY PASTERNAK JUDGE MARK GOLDSMITH Pioneering Spirit for Jewish Learning CLASS OF 1967 Judge Mark Goldsmith was a member of the first graduating class of Hillel Day School…

… Southfield and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. "Being a multi-campus Hillel, I have opportunities for interaction with other students my age, with the same bond of being Jewish," Vikdorchik said. A…

… Michigan junior Eve Posen of West Bloomfield said Hillel has made a difference in her college experience by giving her a place she knows she belongs. In a university of 40,000, she said taking part in Hillel…

… Judaism has on their lives. Wayne State University Lena Vikdorchik of Windsor, Ont., Canada, has found "a Jewish life on cam- pus" and delicious home-cooked kosher meals at Hillel of Metro Detroit, housed…

… in the Grosberg Center Building at Wayne State University in Detroit. "It's the only place to go to be together, do activities 'and meet a lot of your peers," said the WSU junior. Hillel of Metro…

… Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life at schools like MSU, Western Michigan University, Wayne State University and University of Michigan sponsor everything from Shabbat dinners to hayrides, and…

… from home at Western Michigan University encouraged junior Aaron Beals of West Bloomfield to get involved with Hillel programming as a way to meet other Jewish students on campus and beyond. "Especially…

…EOM Away From Michigan Hillels provide the comfort, traditions and companionship of the Jewish communities students leave behind. KAREN SCHWARTZ Special to the Jewish News hen Caro, Mich…

… environment and a Hillel she could call home. That's what Michigan State University's Hillel has been for her, Stoner said. Right from the start, when she met the program director on her first visit, Stoner has…

… felt wel- come at the Hillel in East Lansing: Now, instead of traveling 75 miles to Flint to inter- act with her Jewish peers from high school, Stoner finds herself surrounded by a new group of people…

… create an atmosphere where students can socialize and explore their , "Jewishness." At MSU, Hillel hosts more than just Friday night services and dinners for many of the estimated 2,000 Jewish students on…

… for Friday night — Hillel just provides a lot of opportunities for students to gather, socialize and learn in a comfortable environment." In September of last year, ground was bro- ken at 360 Charles…

… Street for MSU's new Lester J. Morris Hillel Student Center. Now W Good friendships emerge at campus Hillels. To : Jeffrey Lazor of Farmington Hills, Elizabeth Beresh of West Bloomfield and Judah Sand…

… of Lansing at MSU. Middle: Miriam Gormezano of West Bloomfield and Melissa Ellstein of Southfield at Hillel of Metro Detroit. Bottom: Tzachi Rosenberg of West Bloomfield and Christy Thomas of…

… Southfield at Hillel of Metro Detroit. ready to serve students, the Hillel includes meat and dairy kitchens, two chapels, a stu- dent computer lab, lounge space and a gam- ing area with pool and foosball…

… bars, free video games, pool, air hockey and The event included Jewish students from the music. The Michigan Hillel Consortium helped University of Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern fund the event. II…

… Michigan and members of Hillel of Metro Detroit. The party was held the night before For information on upcoming Hillel of Thanksgiving. Metro Detroit events, call (313) 577-3459 "We knew everyone would be…

… various Hillel chapters, came together Nov. 21 in Novi to mingle and try their hands at WhirlyBall. Julie Schechter of West Bloomfield, a senior at Wayne State University in Detroit, Jordan Weiss of West…

…; Aaron Beals and Eric Sweet, both of West Bloomfield; and Elana Lebovic of Farmington Hills College students converge at Hillel's pre-Turkey Day party. Robin Schwartz Special to the Jewish News I t's a…

…-sized whiffle ball] into this flat bas- of Berkley, assistant director of Hillel of Metro ket," Schechter explained. "I thought it was fun Detroit. "The students loved it — and we want to because it brought all…

… of the Hillels together. We make this an annual event:' got to see old friends from high school or Hebrew In addition to free WhirlyBall, there were two school and also got to meet new friends." cash…

… home for the or go to www.hillel-detroit.org . holiday, and we wanted to cater both the under- A16 December 6 2007 David Levinson and Aaron Levin, both of West Bloomfield Dan Morris of Ypsilanti…

…Me ,r0 THE SCENE Staff.photos by Angie Baan Ari Katz of Waterford and Andrew Rosenfeld of Novi Janet Dashevsky of Oak Park takes a shot. It's A Small, Small Whirl! Loni Marcus of Southfield…

… fast-paced team sport described a cross between bumper-cars, basket- ball and lacrosse in which two teams of five battle to outscore one another. More than 120 local college students, all members of…

…, Kourtney Spauling of Farmington Hills and Gaelan Campbell-Fox of Berkley …

…@umich.edu . Lester J. Morris Jewish Student Center Michigan State University COUVERT Friend of Hillel: $180 Patron: $500 WERE PART OF THE TEAM Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Please Respond By April 11…

…, 7 p.m. Ahava Film Series: Evolution of Queer Film. LGBTA office, 3rd floor, Michigan Union. Free refreshments. April 13 Thursday, 7 p.m. Humanistic seder at Hillel. Free. RSVP: rosedeb…

…To Life! The Lester J. Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University THE SCENE invites you to join us at our Inaugural Tribute Gala Happenings For college age through 30…

… professionals dancing at Hillel. • • • April 9 Sunday. Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers at the Palace of Auburn Hills for first-year students of Hillel. Patrice Morris Phillips & Pam Bloom Dinner Co…

…- something. Send information to ahitsky@thejewishnews.com . MSU HILLEL, E. Lansing April 7 Friday, Hurricane Katrina Relief Shabbat 6 p.m. services, 7 p.m. complimentary dinner. RSVP: marisa…

…@msuhillel.org . April 8 Saturday, 8 p.m. Breast can- cer awareness session. RSVP: Jenn at blo omj e 1 @msu.edu . Celebration of Jewish Life at 5Vtichigan State Vniversity 1fonoring Alan Jay tcs, Sue Eden Kaufman…

… 12-13 Wednesday, Thursday, 6 p.m. Passover seder. RSVP: Marisa@msuhillel.org . April 14 Friday, 6 p.m. Shabbat Services, 7 p.m., free Passover din- ner. RSVP: marisa@msuhillel.org . U-M HILLEL, Ann…

… Arbor April 7 Friday. Israel Shabbat at Hillel, sponsored by American Movement for Israel. April 8 Saturday, 8 p.m. Kol HaKavod's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Winter Concert (a cappella) at Hillel. $5 at the door…

… said. "A kid who comes to a cultural event might not come out for sports and vice verse This fall, the MSU Hillel football team defeated the University of Michigan Hillel team 26-7 in an annu- al game…

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…'s athletic chair and an MSU sophomore, some students are coming to Hillel because of the athletics program. Plotkin said a segment of the Jewish student body whose interests lie out- side the organization…

…'s cultural and religious programming want to attend games and participate in a variety of sports through Hillel. "The Jewish Student Union board is now reaching out to a diverse group of students:' Plotkin…

… tournament. Still, Plotkin said he wants to incor- porate an even wider range of athletic events, including paintball and trips to professional sports games. MSU Hillel athletics received a boost in November…

… University undergoes its expansion, Hillel's visibility among the MSU Jewish student community is also growing rapidly, thanks in part to Hillel's growing athletic program. According to Sam Plotkin, Hillel…

…AMERICAN Spotlight Gourmet SAME DAY EXPRESS DELIVERY Muscle Power MSU Hillel expands its athletic program. 248.851-4450 6698 ORCHARD LAKE RD it BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322 www…

….americangourment.com A Brandon Movitz, Zack Friedman and Ryan Wolok, all from West Bloomfield, and Ryan Glueck from Ohio helped the MSU Hillel in-line hockey team finish second in intramural competition. Gift Baskets…

… played during the weekend of the MSU-UM varsity game. MSU lost last year's game, but Jason Rudy, 20, of West Bloomfield, a junior at MSU, said this year's team was more competitive, more focused. "We had…

… a lot more talent than U-M had, and there was a lot of emotion and rivalry between the two schools. The game was definitely heated, but even with the intense rivalry everyone had a good time." More…

… State University Hillel Program Director Jeffrey Lazor as a 2004 Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence. He was honored along with seven Lazor other winners at Hillel's International Professional Staff…

… comedians Ahmed Ahmed and Rabbi Bob Alper, Ypsilanti. For tickets, hillel@emich.edu Jan. 19 Wednesday, 7 p.m. EMU Hillel sposnors eating through the history of Jewish foods with the staff of Zingerman…

…'s. RSVP to Marisa Saltzman: hillel@emich.edu Jan. 20 Thursday, 7 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit program on Judaism in the Movies. At Dunkin Donuts, Oak Park. RSVP to Lesley Zwick: Hillelpd@wayne.edu Jan. 20…

…:30 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit and EMU Hillel see Rent at Detroit Masonic Temple. Pre- glow and make a square for the AIDS quilt. Cost: $20 by Jan. 12. RSVP to Lesley Zwick: Hillelpd@wayne.edu or Brandi…

… Israel. Do your part ... and you'll be doing a special and time-honored mitzvah! RSVP by Jan. 26: pd@msuhillel org Jan. 30 Sunday, noon. Hillel of Metro Detroit Clown College at Oak Park JCC. RSVP to…

… dinner at Staples Family Shelter. Carpool leaves Hillel at 3:30 p.m. RSVP to Jodi Fox: hillel@emich.edu YAD Artseen Party At DIA, The Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit…

… SPECIAL GREEK SPECIALTIES OMELETTES 1 00, 11•Ce • aim sea AD it 31/05 ..„ Mai aft oft um I I 4 Hillel Lauds MSU's Lazor Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life recently recognized Michigan…

… Thursday, 7:15 p.m. Ruach Hadassah, Relentless movie and discus- sion with Andre Douville at the home of Randi Simko, Farmington Hills. RSVP: Cindy Ader, (248) 848-1783. Jan. 23 Sunday, noon. Ruach Hadassah…

… Movie Club at United Artists Commerce. Jan. 24 Monday, 8 p.m. MSU Hillel presents Dennis Ross, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, at MSU Union, East Lansing. Free. Reception follows. Jan. 25 Tuesday, 6…

… Goodman: hillel@emich.edu Jan. 26 Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. MSU Hillel serves pizza and Pistons' basket- ball on TV at Hillel. RSVP: Lachrnans@msu.edu Jan. 27 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. WSU Jewish Student…

… anniversary glow. Hillel is examining all facets at Frankel Jewish Academy or a public school; of school life via a Partnership in Excellence in many go on to top universities. Jewish Education national grant…

…Editor's Letter Hillel's Golden Year I well require the school, in the absence of a Reform day school, t began inauspiciously with 29 students, three teach- to extend its appeal deeper into the…

… Reform community. ers and two rented school rooms in the Labor Zionist Another challenge and opportunity for Hillel revolves Building in the heart of Jewish Detroit — the bold vision around the…

… 20 times as many stu- and erosion of academic risk-taking. In this picture, Hillel can be seen as a strong academic alternative for parents who dents in grades K-8 on the Schostak otherwise wouldn…

… suburban moves in the wake of growing enrollment. Scholarship Dearth Under Steve Freedman, head of Hillel proudly lays claim to a top-drawer learning program, school since 2003, Hillel has asserted important…

… philanthropic support and first-rate physical facili- itself as a jewel of the Solomon ties buoyed by the Blumenstein Family Gymnasium/Theater Schecter Day School Association, Arts Center. But Michigan's economic…

… Tuition Assistance Fund, the Goldman- Freedman aptly captures the essence of what his school is Hermelin Education Foundation and a host of donors. Hence, all about: "At Hillel, we know the most important…

… years of a Hillel isn't able to accept as many students from families on child's development are in the elementary and middle years limited budgets as it possibly could. when a child's personality and…

… character traits Therein is a cruel irony: falling numbers of are emerging. Through these years, Hillel helps potential Conservative students and a higher students develop a sense of who they are, a…

… proportion of students overall requiring finan- passion for Judaism and the commitment to cial help. Federation's current allocation of hold true to their beliefs. Hillel leads students $647,000 is 8 percent…

…, resources and management systems. Sixty-five Hillels in the U.S. and Canada have been accredited, including MSU Hillel, University of Michigan Hillel and Hillel of Metro Detroit. Spacious apartments Full…

… University Hillel has been accredited by Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish campus Life. The designation shows MSU Hillel complies with standards of excellence in governance, student programs, communications…

… Harry Nosanchuk Family Caring Community Fund of Temple Beth El. The Michigan Opera Theatre's "The Best of Broadway" will feature artists Betsy Bronson, Maria Cimarelli, Karl Schmidt and Mark Vondrak…

…:::".esi-ments (7-, 7:it Smie,!le:, 857190 Fabulous, affordable, retirement living in the Detroit Metro area • Independent and Assisted Living • • • • • • MSU Hillel Accredited Michigan State…

…. David DiChiera is general director of MOT. Karen VanderKloot DiChiera is director of community programs. Bronson, soprano/mezzo-soprano, has performed in opera, operetta and musical theater and with the…

… Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony. Cimarelli, soprano, actress, has appeared with symphony orchestras throughout Michigan, performing opera, chamber music, oratorio and…

…, baritone, actor, tour manager and associate director of MOT Community Programs, has been with MOT since 1980 and per- formed a wide variety of roles for both its main stage productions and the Department of…

…-6210 Email: hillel@online.emich.edu Web site: http://www.hillel-emu.org The center for Jewish life at Eastern Michigan University. Offers a variety of student-driven programs and services on campus and in the…

…HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE Eastern Michigan University Hillel 965 Washtenaw Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Contact: Aaron Kaufman, campus director Phone: (734) 482-0456 Fax: (734) 483…

… Detroit metropolitan area. Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University 360 Charles St. East Lansing, MI 48823 Contact: Cindy Hughey, executive director Phone: (517) 332-1916 Fax: (517) 332…

…. Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit Wayne State University 667 Student Center Bldg. Detroit, MI 48202 Contact: Miriam Starkman Phone: (313) 577-3459 Fax: (248) 577-3461 Email: hillel@wayne.edu Web site: www.hillel…

… endowment while her loyalties lie with her alma mater, contributions made to MSU Hillel over the the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. next year. Among those cheering them on were But, when it comes to…

…AROUND L Steven Tapper and University of Michigan student Josh Cohen, both of West Bloomfield Honorees Alan Jay and Sue Ellen Kaufman of Bloomfield Hills Craig and Renee Erlich of Bloomfield…

… accepted their award, helping launch a wife, Sue Ellen. He's a proud graduate of lion endowment campaign for programming. The Michigan State University in East Lansing, Kaufmans pledged to match any…

… example. students attend the university on a campus of about "They've been two angels to us," said Jonathon 45,000. Koenigsburg, MSU Hillel's associate director. "Hillel is our Jewish home away from home…

… School of Metropolitan Detroit, Farmington Hills. OR Purchase a ticket* to Israel and your companion will save 50% Nov. 25 Sunday, 5 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit and Eastern Michigan University Hillel…

… Building, Wayne State University. For speakers and information, contact hillel-detroit.org or call Hillel, (313) 577-3459. • =.. • • . ”.M. • Nov. 13 Tuesday, 8 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Coffee…

…OFF STANLEY FURNITURE SALE \41 Scene • Scene Happenings For college age through 30-something. ...,,ga gwra sita Tuesdays noon. Lunch 'n Learn with Hillel of Metro Detroit, 667 Student Center…

….m. Hillel of Metro Detroit planning meeting at Caribou Coffee, 401 S. Main, Royal Oak. Fly roundtrip to Israel and save with these special low airfares. Children under the age of 12 pay 75%. $669 Nonstop…

… attend Red Wings game. Meet at Hockeytown Cafe at 5 p.m. for pre- game sodas. Tickets are $20. Reservations only by sending a check to Hillel of Metro Detroit. For information, contact Ben Doppelt, ben0377…

… p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Shabbat dinner. Cost: $3 in advance. RSVP to Ezra Drissman, ezrathejew@yahoo.corn or call Hillel, (313) 577-3459, by Nov. 13. Catch these airfares before they fly away…

…-sponsors: Jewish Federation Young Adult Division and Hillel of Metro Detroit. Call Alaine Waldshan, (248) 203 1486. xviviv.ci fat corYi Fares available till 3/14/02 (except 12/17 —12/28/01) for coach class on…

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… from JFK & Newark $749 from Chicago $789 from Miami 849 from Los Angeles Nov. 25 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Community-wide blood drive spon- sored by Jewish Federation Young Adult Division at Hillel Day…

…@ameritech.net , or Jason Cooperman, jcoop76@hotmail.com , or Hillel, (313) 577-3459. Call your travel agent or EL AL today at (800) 223-6700 or (212) 768-9200. Also, ask about our attractively priced 5…

…, Louis Sugarman of appreciate those who support it," said Southfield; and Shiro Moree of Fandub's executive director, John Bloom. ❑ Franklin. Feb. 3 Thursday, 6 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Idan Reichel…

… Wednesday, 7 p.m MSU Hillel Knitting Club. RSVP: Jessica Blake at blakeje3@msu.edu Feb. 10 Thursday, 5 p.m MSU Hillel goes to Detroit Pistons game at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Carpools. RSVP: Jeff Lazor at…

… Feb. 6 Sunday. U-M Hillel Super Bowl Party. Feb. 7 Monday, 7 p.m. U-M Hillel. Find out about Tzedek's social justice activities. Feb. 8 Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Michigan Union. Discuss what you like, don…

…'t like about U-M Hillel. Dinner provided. 2/ 3 2005 50 David Grossman, president of Fanclub Arts Foundation, and his wife, Tracy Fanclub Arts Foundation Executive Committee members Dr. Scott Grant and…

… lovers browsed PINTO works from local Columnist artists and galleries, glimpsing everything from painting and photography to bril- liant accessories. Wayne State University, the International Academy of…

…Artrageous! Happenings For college age through 30-something. Send information to ahitsky@thejevvish.news.com Benefit uplifts community's cultural life. METRO HILLEL T he American Center…

…, presented the fund-raiser Artrageous 2005. Partygoers began with a strolling din- ner, savoring an array of tastes from 20 metro Detroit restaurants, com- plete with open bars and wine tasting. RONIT Art…

… Design and Technology, the Cranbrook Art Academy and the College of Creative Studies presented a showing of "wear- able art." A second fashion show was courtesy of clothier Dolce Moda in Royal Oak. Guests…

… continued to carouse, enjoy- Kim Fitzpatrick of Allen Park and Louis ing divine drinks, desserts and a live Sugarman of Southfield look at jewelry by salsa band, Groupo Allegre. Bjewelled. Spotted in the…

… crowd were Connie Fenton, Craig and Laura Charnas of Fanclub has granted more than Farmington Hills; Scott Grant, Marc $400,000 towards the creation of arts and Lori Barron of Birmingham; Fanclub…

… commute to Oakland University, he smiles with pride. The OU program director for Hillel of Metro Detroit, Wagner has worked over the past three years to build Jewish life at Oakland, acting as an adviser…

…, a mentor and a friend. The three years have seen Hillel, or Jewish Student Organization, at Oakland grow from a five-person board of directors with a non-existent program into a func- tioning Jewish…

… that of U-M or Michigan State is that they have a house. If we had a house on campus, we would have Shabbat dinners every week, services on holidays, etc. We would inspire people with many more events…

… community here" OU Hillel also hosts lunch-and-learns with Rabbi Leiby Burnham of Oak Park. According to the Hillel board, the students' questions are the most effective method of unity, awareness and…

…On Campus Growing Oakland Hillel at Oakland University is increasing its reach through programming. Jake Sharfman Special to the Jewish News Rochester A s Mitchell Wagner makes his weekly…

… Hillel even as early as last year;' Oakland University Hillel President Jereme Goodman said. "This year, we really know what we are doing and need to focus on our member base now more than anything" The…

…'s education — education through discussion." ❑ Jake Sharfman of West Bloomfield is a senior in journalism at Oakland University. You get more than just theories and equations at Lawrence Tech. You're exposed…

…. master's. and doctoral programs in Architecture and Design. Arts and Sciences. Engineering. and Management. Lawrence Tech THEORY PRACTICE Lawrence Technological University Office of Admissions 21000…

… organization, meeting once a week and attracting growing numbers of students to its events. "We had to learn everything in these past couple years. It was basically just the board of directors that made up…

… is manly a commuter school, the main difficulty is finding convenient dates and The OU Hillel student board plans activities for next semester. times to meet. "A huge difference with our Hillel and…

… Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University Hillel North Farmington High School University of Michigan DAY SCHOOL OF METIWPOLITAN DETROIT Gabriel Pechter Frankel Jewish Academy University of…

… Fashion Institute of Technology West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan North Farmington High School University of Michigan West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan David Baum…

… Massey High School University of Western Ontario Jason Baumhaft Zachary Firestone Benjamin Kastan Andover High School Michigan State University Jamie Rabotnick Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State…

… University West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan Frankel Jewish Academy Bar Ilan University Rachel Belsky Jamie Fishman Jonathan Kaufman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Chase…

… Rogers Andover High School University of Michigan Andover High School University of Michigan Andover High School University of Michigan Rina Bergman Yoni Freedman Ian Kohler Frankel Jewish Academy…

… Michigan State University Daniel Rosenberg Frankel Jewish Academy Oakland University Groves High School University of Michigan-Dearborn Hopkins High School University of Michigan Natalie Boschan Arthur…

… Fruman Ari Kurzmann Andover High School University of Michigan Cranbrook Kingswood University of Michigan Katelyn Scharf Frankel Jewish Academy Kivunim — Israel Frankel Jewish Academy University of…

… School Habonim-Dror— Israel/ Wesleyan University Cranbrook Kingswood George Washington Danielle Brodsky Lexie Garfield Turner Shelby Levin Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan North…

… Lichterman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Maryland Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Celia Shecter Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan North Farmington High School University…

… of Michigan Nathan Chesterman Carly Gould Rebecca Liebman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Darrien Sherman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan West Bloomfield High School…

… 2007 graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in sociology. Robyn Berkowitz from West Bloomfield joins MSU Hillel as the new Green Fellow/program associate. She is a 2008 honors graduate from…

… AVAILABLE ONLINE: 41 omow . .1103. WW.JOECORNELL COM • (248) 356-6000 East Lansing — Michigan State University Hillel is expanding its two-story, 10,000- square-foot facility on Charles Street in East…

… opinions important to this community Mr check us out © iNonline.us B26 November 13 • 2008 jifti East Lansing — Jessica Katz, formerly the statewide engagement fellow at Michigan State University Hillel…

… earned a B.B.A. in business administration from York University in Toronto. She comes to East Lansing from the University of North Carolina Hillel at Chapel Hill with her husband, a new member of the MSU…

… faculty, and daughter. Dworkin will travel to Michigan's smaller colleges and universities to create Jewish programming. Avi Motil, is new Israeli fellow (shaliach). He was born in Holon, Israel, and grew…

… physics from Tel Aviv University. At Hillel, he will work with students to create diverse Israel programming, promote opportunities for travel and study in Israel and work with faculty on campus. …

…GRADER On Campus REGISTRATION START MSU Hillel Is Growing • PRE MITZVAH DANCE INSTRUCTION • ETIQUETTE • SOCIAL CONF-DENCE • RESPONSIBILITY • AGE ,APPROPRIATE PEER INTERACTION EGISUATION FORMS…

… kitchen. The second floor expansion includes building on to the sanctuary, adding two offices and a multi-purpose room. MSU Hillel Board President Patrice Morris Phillips and her brother, Robert Morris, and…

… Eastern Michigan University. Offers a varie'y of student-driven programs and services on campus and in the Detroit metropolitan area. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies University of Michigan 3032 Frieze…

…. Oakland County's Premier Lifestyle Magazine Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University 402 Linden St. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 332-1916 Fax: (517) 332-4142 E-Mail: hillel…

…-area colleges. Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit Wayne State University 667 Student Center Bldg. Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-3459 Fax: (248) 577-3461 E-Mail: hillel@wayne.edu Website: www.hillel…

… welcome, regardless of affiliation, for classes, Shabbat and holiday services and counseling. Vikva, dormitory, meeting rooms. Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies Wayne State University 442 Manoogian…

… assistant Presents lectures and performances in the community and on campus. The Center also serves as a multi- disciplinary community and university resource in Jewish studies. Eastern Michigan University…

…, Lawrence Technological University. Programming for college students in all metropolitan Detroit schools. Michigan Jewish Institute 25401 Coolidge Hwy. Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 414-6900 Fax: (248) 414…

…. Serving the entire Jewish community. Project STaR U of M School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 764-5392 Fax: (734) 763-3372 E-Mail: Project.Star@umich.edu Website: www…

…a n ducat E-Mail: chabad@jewmich.com Website: www.jewmich.com Contact Person: Rabbi Alter and Chanci Goldstein Opened in 1975 to the Ann Arbor Jewish community and students at U of M. All are…

… Center University of Michigan - Hillel Fresh Air Society Agencies and congregations that participated but not are pictured: Hebrew Free Loan Adat Shalom, Hillel of Metropolitan Detroit, Jewish Academy…

… of Metropolitan Detroit, JVS, Michigan State University-Hillel, Shir Tikvah, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Israel, Temple Shir Shalom, Yeshiva Gedolah Yeshivas Darchei Torah Special thanks to our corporate…

… partner General Motors . Hillel Day School FEDERATIONS 2004 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN The one. For all. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah This is Federation Visit us online: www.thisisfederation.org 5/ 7 2004 836670…

… leadership and recognition of their impact on Jewish students on the Michigan State campus." MSU Hillel President Patti Phillips, her brother, Robert Morris, and the Prentis Family Support Foundation were also…

… first Jewish woman ever elected to the Michigan State University board of trustees. She's in the midst of serving an eight-year term. Larry, who was U.S. consul general to Bermuda during the Clinton…

…Metro AROUND An Inspiring Couple MSU Hillel honors Faylene and Larry Owen for their advocacy for Jewish students. Faylene and Larry Owen of East Lansing flank their daughter, Cindy Hughey, MSU…

… and passionate opinions, Faylene Owen sounded hoarse after a bout with the flu. "Larry and I are so honored to receive this recognition from MSU Hillel," she said. "It's one of the highlights of our…

… David Mindell. "The growth of Jewish student life at Michigan State has accelerated dramatically, thanks to the professional leadership of Cindy Hughey and her staff, the support of longtime benefactors…

… recognized for their contributions to the construction and recent expansion of the MSU Hillel facility. LI-7_ David Mindell, Leah Moscowitz and Jessica Katz, all of West Bloomfield …

… Schaer of Huntington Woods with Mark Davidoff of West Bloomfield and his son Kale A20 April 30 2009 University Club April 19 to honor the Owens. Their daughter, Cindy Hughey, executive director of MSU…

… Hillel executive director East Lansing W hen it comes to Spartan spirit, few people can match the dedication and contributions made by East Lansing power couple Faylene and Larry Owen. Faylene is the…

… Hillel, presented them with the 2009 Inspiring Future Leaders Award. "Life with Mom and Larry has never been dull. There's always something exciting that they're involved in," Hughey told the crowd. "I…

… know I can speak for my broth- er, Marc, stepsister, Susan, and our children, Jenny, Eric, and Brittany, when I say we've always been so proud of all their accomplishments!' Known for her booming voice…

… graduates attending the Frankel Jewish Academy. They attend outstanding universities, including the University of Michigan and Ivy League Schools, with the religious, ethical and moral foundation that a…

…CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AT HILLEL » 3 his year, Hillel Day School will be celebrating the milestone of its 5oth anniversary. Anchored by our values and mission, proud of our students, curriculum and…

… facilities, we are celebrating our past, and building for our future. FACILITY: Hillel boasts a state-of-the-art educational facility. The recent construction of the Blumenstein Family Gymnasium/Theater Arts…

…. On nationally standardized tests, over 8o% of our students scored above grade level in all academic areas. Hillel students are accepted to the finest high schools in the area, with over 50% of our…

…. HILLEL DAY SCHOOL AT I' ROL ■ D MEMBE R. OF [0.61111P1 ty, Mgt.,. 01 1 • DI HNIN ■+,■■• SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Hillel presents its first Zimriyah, song festival. 1966 Eleven ninth…

… facility, the refurbishing of the elementary school science rooms, and the installation of Smart Boards, all enable students to study, act, play, and pray to their fullest potential. ACADEMICS: Strong and…

… Jewish day school education provides. This is the Hillel Difference. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Our learning does not stop at the classroom door; it is brought to life through action. Hillel students feed the…

… hungry, visit the elderly, and form bonds with developmentally disabled individuals. Students passionately work to make the world a just and better place. SCHOLARSHIP: Hillel is able to offer financial…

… assistance to families who cannot meet the full cost of tuition through the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, the Shiffman Family Day School Tuition Assistance Fund, the…

… Goldman-Hermelin Education Foundation and donors to our annual fundraising efforts. TODAH RABBAH: We owe the tremendous successes of our school to the dedication of our outstanding faculty, administration…

… life and that they will never make it in the "real world!' But Hillel's alumni disprove that myth handily. The Pulitzer Prize- winning journalist, the filmmakers, television actors, judges, University of…

…Letters Hillel's Legacy My daughter Molly will SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 4 PM ► Rackham Auditorium The Jerusalem String Quartet is comprised of four young musicians who began playing together in Israel…

… graduate from Hillel Day School on June 13, exactly 40 years after her dad, Mark Goldsmith, graduated from Hillel as a member of its first class. Although the school has changed in size and loca- tion, the…

… journey. Therefore, it was with great inter- est that we read Helene Brody's Community View "Hillel Day School's Expanse" (April 5, page 26) regarding the mention of Hillel students within the pages of the…

… IN. I, too, am proud every time I read about a past or cur- rent student whose accomplishments are noteworthy. Our family has benefited in ways too numerous to count in being a part of the Hillel Day…

… Hillel have superbly prepared her for her next four years at the Frankel Jewish Academy. As we leave the lobby of Hillel for the final time in June, we will be proud to proclaim a second Hillel graduate in…

… our family — and that Hillel will remain in our hearts with gratitude forever. hundreds of other Hillel graduates, including rabbis, cantors and Jewish educators, amply demonstrate that Hillel Day…

… School educates its students to respond to what God demands of them and what society needs from them. As head of school at the high school where more than 60 percent of this year's Hillel eighth…

…-graders will be attending, I see the benefits of Hillel's exemplary dual focus. First and fore- most, they are academically prepared for a rigorous high school curriculum that places demands on them in both…

… general studies and Jewish studies. Their mathematics, writing, language and study skills exceed those of the typical students at other neighbor- hood schools. Second, Hillel graduates come to the Frankel…

… Merit Award, Phi Beta Kappa, Beaumont Hospital Scholarship, Performing Arts Award nomination. University of Michigan BRIAN GARFIELD Birmingham Groves National Honor Society, National Student Leadership…

… Conference in Washington, D.C., AP Scholar with honors, ShirTikvah/ TATY member- ship and religious cultural vice presi- dent, Bowling Club, Robotics Team, Video Club. University of Michigan LEIGH GENETTI…

… Student Center sits on Charles Street, in the heart of East Lansing. The facility offers "a Jewish home away from home" to Michigan State University students. KAREN SCHWARTZ Special to the Jewish News…

… in Hillel programming and the 100 students who gather there weekly to cele- brate Shabbat, the Lester J. Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University, dedicated Oct. 13, is a home…

… Hillel Board of Directors meeting held four years ago in Bloomington. "We were just thinking about doing some- thing in East Lansing then," Bittker said. "I said we ought to take this building and put it…

… Detroit, a campaign to fund the new Hillel on the site of the old raised $3.1 million by June 2001. A groundbreak- ing ceremony was held in September 2001. A year later, the building is in use by the…

… students. MSU Jewish Student Union President - Jennifer Stotter spoke at the dedication cere- mony about positive attitudes, "positive vibes" and people looking toward the future of MSU's Hillel. "I can…

… said. The building is modeled after Indiana University's Hillel and designed by the same architect, Frank Adams. Indiana's Hillel caught Bittker's eye and interested others during an International…

…Cool New Digs MSU dedicates its new Lester Morris Hillel student center. , 12,•">0 'OM A••A• \~ 4' c¢uotb"rc .agNiang7M * ” 3&4:'' •AW iSt047 woos • The Lester J. Morris Hillel Jewish…

… Bloomfield Hills resident Susie Pappas chats with Jewell Morris during the post-ceremony reception Oct. 13. The new Lester J. Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center in East Lansing was named for Morris' late…

… husband. 10/25 2002 110 ocated in an historic district in East Lansing, 3060 Charles Street could easily be mistaken for just another house on the block. But to the hundreds of students who par- ticipate…

…. And that's exactly what was intended, said MSU Hillel Capital Campaign Chair David Bittker. "We didn't want a commercial facili- ty. We wanted a warm, inviting home and that's how it turned out," he…

… Hillel aimed at recruiting southeast Michigan high-school stu- dents, with Hillel targeting a more specific Jewish demographic. The program grew out of meetings about campus diversity and opportu- nities…

…0"1"' Raising Jewish Awareness Hillel teams with EMU to recruit Jewish high-school students. KAREN SCHWARTZ Special to the Jewish News Ypsilanti Ill or Eastern Michigan STRAWBERRY HILL Same…

… the rise across campus, said Jeffrey Bernstein, EMU associate political sci- ence professor and chair of the EMU Hillel steering committee. Reiss was invited to campus in a joint effort by EMU and…

… for Jewish students started early this semester between Hillel and admissions, said Judy Tatum, EMU director of admissions. This is the first time the two groups have worked together to highlight…

… opportunities for prospective Jewish students. "For us, this is the beginning of an opportunity to talk about ways we can be supportive of Hillel and the goals of Hillel and creating awareness on campus," Tatum…

… Metals HOUSE OF RENEW CUSTOM REPAIR 251 Merrill 2nd Level Birmingham Closed Mondays • Free Estimates (248) 642-0363 University sophomore Robyn Naigles, hearing The Simpsons producer Mike Reiss speak…

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… said, adding that she looks forward to working with Hillel again in the future. "I think the more we can make stu- dents aware we support them, that we …

…://admissions.msu.eduljewishstudies.asp or call 248.647.6966 •u 111-el Lester J. Morris Hilel Jewish Student Center MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY This event and opinions expressed are part of a paid or community supported program and do…

…, includ- ing Jewish studies, study abroad in Israel, MSU Hillel and what life is like on the MSU campus. Representatives from the Office of Ad- missions, the Jewish Studies Program and MSU Hillel will…

…JOIN US Michigan State University KIRSCHNER RECRUITMENT EVENT W. Bloomfield Jewish Community Center • 6600 W. Maple Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Learn about the MSU experience…

… riot necessarily reflect the views, opinions, endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. …

… from the Office of Ad- missions, the Jewish Studies Program and MSU Hillel will be on-hand to answer your questions. Refreshments will be served. SPACE IS LIMITED — those wishing to reserve a place…

…HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES JUNIORS SENIORS PARENTS nd Incoming Freshmen H ded To MSU JOIN US Michigan State University KIRSCHNER RECRUITMENT EVENT W. Bloomfield Jewish Community Center • Thursday…

… should register on the MSU Website at http://admissions.msu.edu/jewishstudies.asp or call 248.647.6966 MSU Jewish Studies Program MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY This event and opinions expressed are part…

…, May 29th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. 6600 W. Maple Learn about the MSU experience, includ- ing Jewish studies, study abroad in Israel, MSU Hillel and what life is like on the MSU campus. Representatives…

… of a paid or community supported program and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. …

…'s Jewish planning and agency Irwin and Bethea Green Future. relations, says interested "Irwin and Bethea Michigan Hillels may have a deep love of the Jewish com- present their proposals to Federation…

… Michigan-based Hillel foundations of young adults and develop the future Jewish community. These projects- to develop and sustain the highest- include support for personnel develop- quality programs and…

… target students who are achievement of set program goals. under-involved Jewishly. The 11 Michigan campuses served This year's funding is divided among four programs: by Hillel are Central Michigan • $31…

… professionals in the Oakland Community College, Jewish communal field, as well as allow Oakland University, University of the MSU Hillel to increase outreach Detroit-Mercy, Wayne State efforts, particularly among…

… freshmen. University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Western Shelli Liebman Dorfman can be reached Michigan. University. at (248) 354-6060, ext. 246, or by e-mail A former chairman of…

… couple, ship retreat in the fall at Grand Resort longtime supporters of on Mullett Lake. This will -bring Jewish education initiatives, together students from any statewide have made a substantial Hillel…

… coordinated by Hillel of new approaches to Metro Detroit. The pro- Jewish programming gram will include col- by Hillel: The - lege students from the Foundation for Jewish central Galilee during Campus Life on…

… many the trip and a weeklong of Michigan's college fall program in the state. • $2,500, to go for campuses. The Bethea and subsidies enabling college Irwin Green College students to attend state, Life…

…,450, to create the Green University, Eastern Michigan Fellowship at Michigan State University, Kalamazoo College, University. This is intended to recruit Lawrence Technological University, and train new…

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… West Bloomfield High School Michigan State or Oakland University North Farmington High School Michigan State University " Mark ZaguskM Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit Undecided Hillel DAY…

… Western Michigan College of Aviation West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan Detroit Country Day University of Michigan Cranbrook Kingswood New York University Rana Ander Marni Falk Marissa…

… Kresch Aaron Rapp Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit Michigan State University Berkley High School University of Michigan North Farmington High School University of Michigan Andover High School…

… Michigan State University Jared Anstandig Alaina Farber Matthew Kurzmann Josh Rosenberg Berkley High School University of Michigan Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit Yeshivat Torat Shraga…

… Farkas Aubey Layno-Moses Daniel Rosenblum Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit University of Michigan West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan Andover High School University of Southern…

… California Groves High School Michigan State University Rebecca Trivax Groves High School University of Michigan Katie Wallace Groves High School Harvard University Jennifer Weisberg Aaron Baum David…

… Fried Kimberly Lemkin Jacob Schiff Andover High School Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago Andover High School Michigan State University West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University West…

… Bloomfield High School University of Michigan South Lyon High School Michigan Technological University Jesska Weisberg Jonathan Ben-Ze'ev Tamar Friedman Lauren Linden Leo Sc h nayer Berkley High School…

… University of Michigan Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit Unavailable Andover High School Michigan State University Vincent Massey High School University of Western Ontario Leore Berris Steven…

… Garfield-Turner Rebecca Liner Alyssa Segal Casey Wets Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit Siach-Israel North Farmington High School Central Michigan University North Farmington High School Antioch…

…Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit Extends a Hearty Mazel Toy to the Class of 2002 Hillel Day School Class of 1998 West Bloomfield High School Western Michigan University Marisa Kowalsky…

… West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University Joshua Lebovic West Bloomfield High School Undecided Anthony Bordoley West Bloomfield High…

… School Michigan State University Noah Liebman North Farmington High School University of Michigan University of Michiga Rachel Lubetsky Andover High School or Habonim Workshop Samson A. Maxbauer…

… Cranbrook Kingswood Jodi G. Beak Zachary Berg Ilan Brandvain N. Farmington High School Indiana University University of Michigan Elana Breshgold Harrison High School Syracuse University Ben…

… Leah Newman Berkley High School University of Michigan Joel Danto North Farmington High School University of Michigan Jordan Orley Andover High School University of Michigan Stephanie Dorfman…

… West Bloomfield High School Justin Riche Harrison High School Michigan State University The University of Michigan University of Michigan or Michlelet Esther Hannah Dworkis Cranbrook Kingswood…

… University of Michigan Jessica Robins Cranbrook Kingswood Alla Epstein International Academy University of Michigan Michael Rosen North Farmington High School Michigan State University David Feldman…

… Andover High School Michigan State University Dena Roth Cranbrook Kingswood Dayna Fidler West Bloomfield High School JTS/Columbia Zachary Roth Cranbrook Kingswood U of M or MSU JTS/Columbia Hy…

… Oakland University Miriam Schloss West Bloomfield High School Wayne State University Michigan State University Lindsey Schostak Cranbrook Kingswood University of Michigan Syracuse University David…

… Michigan Jessica Sherman Cranbrook Kingswood Jessica Harold Andover High School University of Michigan Matthew J. Shiffman West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University Daphna Heisler West…

… education cam- puses such as the University of Michigan. She said it is intended that faculty, students and other members of the university com- munity will be involved in the program's development. The Gift…

… Wayne State University a place of academic freedom and free expression, tempered by tolerance and respect. Milgrom, I am eternally thankful for my Hillel education, which is one of the great- est gifts…

… Of Hillel In her Community View "Hillel Day School's Expanse" (April 5, page 26), Helene Brody wrote exactly what I had been thinking: I loved reading the March 15 issue of the IN with all the…

… wonderful stories about Hillel alumni, not to mention the great photo of my nephew, Sam Lasser, who came in from San Francisco for his Hillel reunion! As both an alumna of Hillel as well as the current parent…

… of a second-grade Hillel student (and an entering Hillel kindergarten student), I have been able to see the benefits of the Hillel experience. In her current Hillel class, seven students of other…

… at her progress, how much she knew of the seder, the songs, the way she read in Hebrew and English and how she delighted in participating with everyone. I just smiled and said, "Hillel." There is a…

… common bond among Hillel alumni, an unspoken sense of commu- nity that comes from being part of that school. A few weeks ago, a Hillel friend lost her mother. We all came together to be with her during…

… this sad time. Many of us hadn't seen this friend in years, but because of our Hillel connection, we were there for her, no questions asked. Time only made our bond that much stronger. That is Hillel: it…

… makes all the difference. Finally, a word of thanks to all those in the community who support Hillel with their time, energy and resources. Espe- cially to my parents, Jacqueline and Myron Freedom…

… they have ever given me. its students against the spiritual narcissism that has lately become alarmingly prevalent. As an academic, I share the benefits of my Hillel experience with my students and…

… University of Michigan Hillel and an address by Michael Brooks Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:30 am For more information about this brunch contact Sallie Abelson at University of Michigan Hillel at (734) 769…

… students, alumni and parents. Professor Williams is the 1992 Awardee of the Golden Apple Award, the only teaching award at the University of Michigan conferred by UM students. 25th Anniversary at the…

…Empire wishes You and Your family a Happy New Year! This Rosh Hashanah, as the warmth of family fills the air, as the children play and grandparents smile, be sure the Holiday meal is just as…

… Future Please join us for brunch Celebrating Michael Brooks' Featuring keynote address by Professor Ralph Williams A charismatic and engaging educator, Ralph Williams is a perennial favorite of…

…-0500 or salliea@umich.edu $36 per person Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Road, Southfield Ensuring Jewish Leadership For The Future For information about the Endowment Fund in honor of Michael…

… Brooks' 25th Anniversary at UM Hillel, contact Julie Zuckerman at (248) 203-1497 or zuckerman@jfmd.org This is Federation INS101 www.thisisfederation.org ITN 10259.80 9/22 2005 21 …

… beyond awards." - Arnold J. Weiner, Executive Director - Michigan Region B'nai B'rith Youth Organization "Jewish life on campus, especially at Michigan State University Hillel, has been forever enriched…

…DA! B'RITH International B'RITH Great Lakes Region B'NAI B'RITH Youth Organization (MO) Lester J. Morris HILLEL Jewish Student Center - Mal HILLEL Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit Express their…

… provided a cultural home to a generation of Jewish students in Metro Detroit." Miriam Starkman, Executive Director - Joshua A. Lerner, President Board of Governors,- Metro Detroit - HILLEL 3/10 2005 947200…

… heartfelt condolences to the family of DAVID L. BITTKER "David Bittker represented the highest attributes of a leader in American Jewish Life. He was generous, concerned, involved and sensitive to the…

… changing needs of our community. For B'nai B'rith and for all of the organizations he served and for the Detroit Jewish Community, his loss will be immense." - Joel S. Kaplan, B'nai Brrith International…

… President "His mentoring has made a difference for so many, his vision has been a source of encouragement for everyone, and his efforts have added significantly to the well-being of our Jewish community…

…'rith Youth Organization "I will miss his wise counsel, his knowledge of the community and the people in it, the respect he showed to others, and his ability to work with everyone. His devotion to BBY0 went…

… because of David Bittker's vision and dedication. We pray that the legacy of our partner, our teacher, our friend, and our builder of stronger Jewish tomorrows forever endures as a blessing." - Jeffrey…

… Himelhoch, President - Cindy Hughey, Executive Director - Jonathan Konigsberg, Professional Development Chair - MSU HILLEL "David Bittker was our guiding light. His commitment and passion for HMD has…

… discover the joys of being Jewish." Aronson cited Mr. Bittker's role as national president of Hillel and the "driving force" behind the construction of the Hillels at the University of Michigan and Michigan…

… Yarows. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hillel of Metro Detroit, 667 Charles Grosberg Center, Detroit, MI 48202; Michigan State University Hillel, 360 Charles Street, East…

… Lansing, MI 48823; University of Michigan Hillel, 1429 Hill Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; B'nai Kith Youth Organization, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region, 6735…

… University. Mr. Bittker, one of the architects of the revitalized Hillel, was a B'nai B'rith leader who, in 1994, helped Hillel gain independence from the international Jewish fraternal organization that had…

… Lumber Company in Warren, a mem- ber of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Board of Governors, founding chairman of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, vice-chairman of the national…

… State and for his support of Hillel of Metro Detroit. Born and raised in Wyandotte, Mr. Bittker graduated from Roosevelt High School there in 1949 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administra…

…'rith chapter with some fraternity brothers. By 1988, he was B'nai B'rith's nation- al fund-raising chairman. Locally, he chaired a committee to raise $3.3 mil- lion for a Hillel house at Michigan State…

… sustained it for 70 years. He served as the first chairman of the board of directors of the newly inde- pendent Hillel. Avraham Infeld, president of Hillel International, said Mr. Bittker had the trust of…

… "every element of the Hillel leadership, whether student, profession- al or lay person." Due to B'nai B'rith's financial situa- tion, it was very important to become an independent student organization…

…," Grossman said. "His presence will always be felt in the goodness that Jewish young people bring to the world." Philanthropist and co-chairman of Hillel Michael Steinhardt lauded Mr. Bittker as "a very solid…

… program director. Hillel Day School also counts as its own a Pulitzer Prize-win- ning journalist, a winner of the distinguished University of Michigan Hopwood Award, a judge of the Oakland County Circuit…

… Court, rabbis, feature and documentary filmmakers, Hollywood actresses and University of Michigan basketball team members. This is just the tip of the Hillel iceberg. Of course, sending a child to Hillel…

… a diverse array of talents and have made innumer- able contributions to our community. Three students from Hillel's class of 2003 alone have been accepted to Harvard University; should they choose to…

… in the feature story "What About Beth." Beth Schwartz, who wrote the March 19 episode of the new ABC-TV hit show "What About Brian',' is a 1994 Hillel graduate in addition to being a University of…

… ago. As I finished reading my Jewish News, I saw an ad pre- viewing upcoming Jewish Theological Seminary of America events. Dayna Fidler (Hillel Class of 1998) was highlighted as a featured "Seminary…

… these Hillel connections in one week of the Jewish News, it is even more remarkable that the accomplishments of Hillel students and alumni appear in nearly every issue of the paper. Hillel alumni possess…

… is, no doubt, a long-term investment. But it is one of the safest investments a parent can make. Because when you invest in Hillel, you invest in the time-tested ideals and values that have sustained…

… Baseline Concerns Hillel Day School's Expanse A s Hillel Day School's director of admissions, as well as the mother of two Hillel Day School graduates, I feel particularly proud when I flip through my…

… Jewish News every Thursday night. Most any week of the year, the achievements of our Hillel students, past and present, pop up among the pages. The March 15 edition was no exception: It is clear that some…

… of the brightest minds, kindest hearts and deepest souls in our community have received their academic, religious and moral foundations at Hillel Day School. The first Hillel connection I noticed was…