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… "Israel is a fascist state!" 200 Arab students protested at a University of Michigan Hillel teach-in on the peace process. • At Concordia University in Montreal, Arab demonstrators burned Israeli flags and…

…-Zionist Chasidic Jews joined Arab protesters at a demonstration at Rutgers University in New Jersey; where some of the placards called for the "liquidation" of the Jewish state, according to the local Hillel…

… of a rally to protest the loss of human life this month in the Middle East, she was eager to participate. A senior at Duke University in Durham, N.C., Ridberg expected the rally — a march from one end…

… escalation of violence, the situation at others has been more confrontational. In the past two weeks, these incidents have occurred at U.S. universities: • Yelling slogans like "You're killing us!" and…

… director. • Exhibits displayed in the student union of Detroit's Wayne State University say Israelis are "the murder- ers of innocents," "U.S. taxes to mas- sacre Palestinians must stop," "It is our Aksa not…

… their Temple" and "Zionism is Racism." • Plans for a joint Jewish-Muslim community service day were post- poned indefinitely after some Jewish and Arab students at the University of Illinois at Urbana…

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… of the campus to another scheduled the day after Yom Kippur — to decry violence and commemorate the losses on both sides. But she began to feel uncomfortable when an Arab classmate looked at her with…

… surprise and asked, "What brings you out today?" The discomfort grew as Ridberg looked at the placards around her, some of which were "very anti-Israel" and "one-sided." "I was really distraught that day…

… Richard Kirschen, assistant director of the University of Michigan Hillel. While most American Jews have lit- tle contact with Palestinians, for Jewish students, "your roommate might be Palestinian," said…

… vigil criticizing the violence on both sides. At the University of Colorado, the Hillel president received an "eloquent e-mail from the Muslim Student Association" requesting they put together a joint…

… Richard Joel, president and international director of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Avi Fineberg, co-president of the Concordia College Hillel, says he and the 30 or so other Jewish…

… program, said Pat Blumenthal, execu- tive director of the Hillel Council of Colorado. The students there have brought in an expert in conflict resolution to facilitate a dialogue that will avoid discussing…

…Students Stunned The surge of anti-Israel activism on campus has been a rude awakening for many Jewish students. "These students have never been through this before," said Rabbi Bruce Bromberg…

… Seltzer, assistant director of Duke's Freeman Center for Jewish Life. "They were in junior high and elementary school when the Intifada and Gulf War were going on, and they're not used to Israel being per…

…- ceived so negatively." In addition, the Jewish students tend to be more ambivalent about the situation — and often less emotional- ly, connected to it — than their Muslim and Arab counterparts, many of…

… whom still have relatives in the Middle East. "There are a lot of first-generation, very angry Palestinians here and a lot of fourth-generation American Jews who are not as well-versed," said Rabbi…

… students on campus are now feeling somewhat besieged by the anti-Israel climate there. What is most difficult for them, he said, is that they had been friendly with many of their Palestinian class- mates…

… before. "I speak to people on campus who celled due to the situation, and the streets of downtown Jerusalem were much more somber than usual for a holiday week. On Monday, the Dan bus company said it…

… programs, Rothberg School for International Students at Hebrew University in Israel, will discuss "Israel Politics and American Students in Israel" 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at MSU Hillel. This is part of…

… JEWISH NEWS 'TN Nov FOR SALE FIR IID Alti AT: INTERNATIONAL NEWS PLUS 372 Oullette Avenue • Windsor, Canada Michigan State University is hosting several Jewish-studies events on campus this month…

… Brandeis University. • Ellen Rothfeld, MSU Hebrew instructor, will intro- duce the film The Distance, which will be shown 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. Call for loca- tion. • Yoel Nesson, director of special…

… the orientation for 2001 Birthright Israel participants. • Sam Cooper, professor of anthropology at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, will lead a program titled "Purim Kippurim: Dynamics of the Jewish…

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… and in November. • Sylvia Barak Fishman will speak on "American Film and American Culture" 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the MSU main library. Fishman is professor of contemporary Jewish life at…

… Holiday Cycle" 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at MSU Union. • Professor Cooper will also lead a discussion of "What American Students Should Know About Israel Before They Visit" 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at…

… MSU Hillel. • "Films for the Holocaust Education Classroom" are being shown from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 18, in Erickson Hall. All events are free and open to the public. For information, call the…

….m. Songstress/pup- peteer Maureen Schiffman and her puppet pal Coco perform at Jewish Book Fair, at the Oak Park JCC. Child $4-$5, adult $3- $4. (248) 967-4030. ON CAMPUS University of Michigan Hillel — All…

….m. • Debi Banooni of Jewish Vocational Service discusses resume and interviewing skills on Career Planning Information Day Wednesday, Oct. 25. Call Hillel for appointment. • A representative of the Michigan…

… Israel Connection discusses living in Israel, for a summer, a term of study or working on a kibbutz Thursday, Oct. 26. Call Hillel for time. • Mitzvah Day starts with brunch and then Photos from left…

… — Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Psychologist Marilyn Luebeck speaks on "Grand-par- enting Today," focusing on children of interfaith marriages, at the synagogue. Refreshments. Public invited. Dorothy Diskin…

… Chapter pre- sents Discovery Channel film on Sam Wasser, who did DNA work on grizzly bears in Jasper Park, Canada, at home of ARTS & EN I ERTAINMENT The Business Behind the Music — Tuesday, October 24, 7…

…-9 p.m. The Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy provides a panel discussion with Howard Abrams, entertainment attorney, Herschel Fink, attorney for Dr. Dre, Gary Graff, music critic, Howard Hertz…

…- nied by pianist Michelle Cooker per- forms Telemann, Poulenc and Bellini, in Nightnotes series, at Hagopian World of Rugs, Birmingham. $18, $10 students 12 & under. Reception at 8 p.m. (248) 559…

…-2095. Rosa Berger. Guests welcome. RSVP: (248) 553-9123. Honor 'Keepers of the Gate' — Thursday, Nov. 2, at 11:30 a.m. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah honors women pledg- ing an ongoing gift of $1,000 or…

… more annually, at brunch in home of Hilary Isakow. National treasurer June Walker is keynote speaker. RSVP: Hadassah (248) 683-5030. YOUTH Puppet Show: 'Coco's Booking It' — Sunday, Nov. 5, at 4 p…

… events at Hillel unless otherwise stated For informa- tion or to RSVP, call Hillel at (734) 769- 0500. • Reform Chavurah hosts Torah study with Rabbi Rich Kirschen and pizza Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6-5:15 p…

… in the hands of Board Certified (in both dermatology & internal medicine) Eastern Michigan University Hillel will hold its first annual Jewish Awareness Week on campus, Oct. 22- 29. Oct. 26 — 6 p…

… educator and political speaker Nate Berman. At Borders Books & Music on Woodward in Birmingham. Oct. 25 — Wednesday. Pro-Detroit career coordinator will be at the University of Michigan Hillel. Call Debi…

… 30-some- thing. Oct. 20 — Friday, 8:30 p.m. The Jewish Medical Students Association of Wayne State University hosts a Shabbat potluck dinner. For informa- tion, call Hillel of Metro Detroit, (313) 577…

…-3459. Oct. 23 — Monday, 8:30 p.m. Coffee House Nite with Hillel of Metro Detroit at Borders Books & Music, Farmington Hills. Renee 1 Collen from Haven will speak about domestic violence awareness and vol…

…- unteer opportunities. For informa- tion, contact (313) 577-3459 or hillel@vvayne.edu . Oct. 24 — 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. B'nai B'rith Leadership Network discussion of the presidential election, led by…

…• Are you battling with your child over food? The Scene • Is your child sneaking food? Let the professional staff of The Center for Childhood Weight Management help you and your child. • Is your…

… Friday, Oct. 20. INTERNATIONAL PId IQUECHA • TV Celebrity Anchor Therapy 4119 Orchard Lake Rd. (at Pontiac Tr.) West Bloomfield Visit our website www.peternielsen.com e specialize in the removal of…

….m. dinner and discus- sion of kosher sex with Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. RSVP required by Monday, Oct. 23. A b. PETER NIELSEN'S . Childrens, Fitness Programs LOOK BETTER…

…... FEEL GREAT Awareness Oct. 23 — Kosher cooking, 7 p.m. Monday at EMU Hillel. Make desserts and challah, plus games and music. For more information about classes and locations, call: IF YOU'RE SERIOUS…

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… been frequent at either U-M or Michigan State, said officials for bout 6,000 students on the Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish University of Michigan's Ann Campus Life at both U-M and MSU. Arbor campus…

… and Michigan • The spelling of the name of Bette Stadium. On Friday night, they will Friedan, a founder and the first daven and attend Shabbat dinner at president of the National Hillel. Saturday, after…

… will receive Rabbi Avraham Jacobovitz degrees this spring. of the Oak Park-based More than 7,000 plan to gradu- Machon L'Torah/Jewish ate from Michigan State Learning Network of University. Michigan…

… Goldfeins' daughter not happy about it." Sarah graduates from U-M April 28. The Goldfeins will drive to Ann Arbor Friday afternoon, then spend the night in a hotel within walking distance of both U-M Hillel…

…; Dr. Charles Silow, president of CHAIM (Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Michigan); Richard Nodel, chair of the ADL; and Kathleen Straus, president of the Jewish Community Council. Sheri…

… program. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's Michigan/Israel Connection will host a tribute to Israel's men and women who have died in the defense of the Jewish nation at a Yom Ha…

…- grader at Hillel. Michele Borovoy and Beth Margolin are co- chairs of the festival. Speaker Relates Shoah And Israel In observance of Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day), Adat Shalom Synagogue will…

… host Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and vice presi- dent of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. In a free lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, the…

…Community Commemorations Holocaust Memorial Center Shaaray Zedek Plans Sets Annual Commemoration Memorial Service Members of the U. S. armed forces, representing Selfridge Air National Guard Base…

… High School Class of 1961 40th Reunion — Saturday, May 12. Judy Liner Siegel (248) 366-8972. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Michigan State University — For information: (517) 332-1916 • Movie Madness Series — Sunday…

… (248) 645-7860. Temple Israel Adult Academy — Mondays, April 23 and 30, 7-8 p.m. "It Is Not In The Heavens" taught by Zohar Raviv, Brandeis University. Explore issues that shaped the philosophies of a…

… Mogill (248) 661-2588. Temple Israel Treasures — Wednesday, April 25, noon. Esther Tarnoff Cooper, Detroit Institute of Arts, will present a slide presenta- tion of Jewish art. Lunch. $7 members, $9 guests…

… candle lighting ceremony and musicians Ted and Laura Schwartz. • Music Appreciation — Tuesday, April 24, 1 p.m. Information and discussion of world famous composers and their music with "Fabs" Kaldobsky…

…, Indiana, and editor of the ethnic-inter- national column for Federation of Genealogical Societies, speaks on genealogy. Barbara Wiener (248) 851-4228. Hechtman Forum - Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. Seymour…

… Gretchko, superintendent of West Bloomfield Schools, will speak on the approaching danger to public education. Refreshments. No charge. Hechtman Apartments, 6700 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Oak Park…

…, April 22, 6 p.m. "Beyond the Bimah: Growing up Jewish Through the Decades" presents Slums of Beverly Hills. Facilitated by Kirsten Fermaglich, visiting professor of History. Pizza. No charge. • Mitzvah…

… Habitat for Humanity — Sunday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at Hillel. • Torah Class —Wednesday, April 25, 8 p.m. Julie Schiller (517) 353-6137. • Challah Baking — Thursday, April 26, 7- 10 p.m. • Senior…

… Provizer, A.CS.W (248) 661- 5700. • Support Group for Families with Gay and Lesbian Children — third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Facilitated by Harold Kaller, M.S.W., B.C.D. • Tremor Support Group…

… — fourth Thursday of every month through August, 7 p.m. In cooperation with the International Essential Tremor Foundation, support for those suffering from Essential Tremor or Parkinson's Disease…

… of Michigan State's Hillel chapter and, many times, I turn my head from religious functions and events. Although I will try to embrace my heritage in the future, I cannot promise my life will change a…

…finally filled. I watched my mom fold it back up and place it securely in its box. My mind started to drift to Michigan State University, a school with a Jewish population of about 5 percent, and I…

… great deal. Maybe I'll start attending Jewish functions and maybe I won't. But I know that I'll remember for the rest of my life being 19 years old, sitting around our dining room table and watching my…

… Rosen, (248) 203- 1492 or rosen@jfmd.org To have your programs listed, contact Kara Weiner at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, (248) 203 1499, or kweiner@jfmd.org or Alan Hitsky at the…

… ■ Short day. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIQVES & COLLECTIBLE :Call 313-962-0629 CAMPUS DIRECTOR Eastern Michigan University Hillel is seeking a full- time campus director to work with college students and lay…

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… ■ Decor Pick-up and Delivery available 31576 GRAND RIVER FARMINGTON Good communication and light bookkeeping skills are necessary to assist with the management of client funds. Please fax, email or mail…

… resume and letter of interest to: Nancy Kister, Finance Director )HAS Guardianship Program 6710 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI. 48322 Fax: (248) 661-1628 email: cgilter@jhas.org ESTATES by- vorene…

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… included being an instructor of pedodontics at the University of Detroit, a special examiner for the Michigan State Board of Dentistry, the chief of the pedodontic depart- ment of the dental division of…

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…-in-law, Shirley Finkel, Harriet Goldberg, Harold and Margie Victor, Lenore Stulberg. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, c…

…SPONSIVENESS of Dentistry foi the !)a '((I Techner F or 57 years, every call to THE IRA KAUFNIAN CHAPEL has been answered by a member of our staff. We would not entrust this responsibility to an…

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… KAUFMAN CHAPEL have it any other way. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER The 22nd Annual Alicia Joy Techner Memorial Parenting Conference presents Steve Balimer of Microsoft, 7 pm, Tue, May 1, 2001 at Temple…

…, President and CEO of Microsoft, as the featured speaker, discussing "The Impact of Computers and the Internet on Children, Families and All of Us," 7 pm, Tue, May 1, 2001 at Temple Israel. There is no…

… INC. "Same Location 45 Years" .1 11 111 )(7.7 Under the Supervision of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis WE NOW HAVE SEATING FOR YOUR INDOOR DINING PLEASURE. 4/20 2001 130 Handicapped, Detroit Dental…

… Clinic Club and local, state and national dental soci- eties. In addition, he was a charter member of the American Academy of Dr. Samuel Pedodontics. Stulberg Dr. Stulberg's pro- fessional associations…

… Sinai Hospital of Detroit and a member of the Sinai Hospital cleft palate team. There were numerous articles and essays on pediatric dentistry credited to Dr. Stulberg and he presented many clinics on the…

… chairman of the Michigan Region B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Board of Directors. ALAN HITSKY Associate Editor S berry Gilman may have resolved her 18-month dispute with the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of…

… is totally voluntary and unpaid. Gilman receives weekly ship- ment's of 500-1,200 pounds of Related editorial: page 29 1991 Detroiter Robert Steinberg became Hillel Day School's executive director…

… launched from Israel. 1951 Detroiter Harry I. Cohen joined Moe Leiter and Associates of the Dominion Life Assurance Company. Detroiter Jules Doneson, direc- tor of the Michigan Zionist Region, was presented…

… into the sea off northern Sinai. Gates of Righteousness, an abstract sculpture by Morris Brose, teacher at Oakland University, was installed above the reflecting pool at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. 1961…

…40101111. T is Week Insight Remember When • • • From the pages of the Jewish News for this week 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. Supervised! The area's first woman kosher butcher gets her rabbi…

… involved. 1981 Detroiter Feivel Wagner of Young Israel of Greenfield was elected to a three-year term on the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of America. Detroiter Gloria Ellis was elected…

… Greater Detroit (Vaad Harabonim). The proprietor of Dexter- Davison Kosher Meats at 10 Mile and Coolidge roads in Oak Park has found hashgachah (kosher supervision) closer to home. Rabbi David Nelson of…

… Congregation Beth Shalom, where Gilman is a member, has been supervising the kashering of meat deliveries to Dexter-Davison Kosher Meats for the last three weeks. And he has been doing it without charge…

…. Representatives of the Vaad told the Jewish News last year that they asked Gilman for religious "refer- ences" that would describe her level of kashrut and religious observance. Gilman worked without salary for…

… months for former Dexter-Davison owner Eugene Feldman while learn- ing and purchasing the business. After months of dispute, the Vaad began providing supervision, but that quickly ended when Gilman and…

… address Home phone Synagogue or youth group College/university attending this fall Senior Send-Off is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit in partnership with Michigan Hillel…

… POSSIBLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN HILLEL CONSORTIUM Mail the form be!ow to: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, P. 0. Box 2030, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 48303-2030 n. KW Parent(s) Name(s) Name Home…

… Foundations, The Michigan Hillel Consortium, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, B'nei Akiva, Habonim Dror, Miracle Mission for Teens, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, North American Federation of Temple…

… Young Adult Division Roaming Bar Nite at Memphis Smoke, 100 S. Main Street, Royal Oak. For information, contact Kara Weiner, (248) 203-1499 or kweiner@jfmd.org Travel Nelsons To Lead Tour Of Italy Rabbi…

… David and Alicia Nelson of Congregation Beth Shalom are plan- ning a tour of Jewish Italy for Feb. 17-March 1, 2002. The tour will highlight the history of Rome, Florence, Siena, Orvieto and Assisi…

… transformed into first class hotels. Individual head- phones will be provided at historic sites that allow the user to wander and still hear the guide. Connie Wolberg- of Gateway Tarvel will accompany the group…

… Youth, Young Judaea and Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Humanist and Reconstructionist congregations throughout Michigan. For details, call (248) 642-4260, ext. 353. T his is P-edercition Visit us on…

…th State House District. Shaarey Zedek, University of Michigan, Temple Israel host remembrances. Arts 6- Business Opinion Entertainment 25 Learning From Tragedies 72 Little Theater That Could…

…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Contents ;IN A 2001 Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year www.detroitjewishnews.com I riday, Sept. 20, 2002 ishrei 14, 5763 Wolf. CXXII, No. 6 DEPARTMENTS…

… Above left: An honor guard of West Bloomfield police officers and firefighters presents the American and Michigan flags at Temple Israel. Above right: Pearlena Bodzin of Southfield joins in the singing…

… of "God Bless America" at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. This Week Community Living Well • 23 Rebuilding Shattered Lives 31 Familiar Turf 92 9-11 Remembered Brickner takes on Shulman for seat in 39…

… 96 Up By The Bootstraps The Palestinian uprising and Sept. 11 teach bitter lessons. With innovation and kudos, JET celebrates bar mitzvah. Hillel teachers introduce organizations to Israel's "One…

… Family" organization. Shared Identity ith the anniversary of 9-11 still fresh in our minds, and Israelis continuing to die in the 23- month-long Israeli uprising, we embark tonight on Sukkot, the holiday…

… known as Z'man Simchateinu, Time of Our Joy. The drumbeat of hatred spawned by Islamic militants has put a damper on this seven-day festival, but we should enjoy our bounty as a people. Sukkot reminds us…

… that life is fragile and temporary, that it's a mitzvah to study Torah together and be hospitable to one another. Amid world turmoil, let us note that Sukkot teaches that the seamless passage of our…

… heritage through the generations requires that we unite behind our modern and ancient homelands — and in pursuit of a better world for all. Chag Sameiach and Shabbat shalom! 4/4- 4 .46, Robert A. Sklar…

…, editor JVS is helping large numbers of people become employed. Obituaries Food 87 Fall Into Season Meals with harvest vegetables satisfy at end of summer. 121 Hortense Falk Mary Shapero 122 Billie…

… that nobody from your paper was able to contact the Hillel-Jewish Student Organization at Central Michigan University. I am a Jewish student at Central and active in CMU's Hillel, which has a growing and…

… active stu- dent population. Two years ago, when I looked at Central as an alternative to the University of Michigan or Michigan State University, where it seems every- one "had" to go, it would have been…

…. Seldom do you hear them condemn the vicious anti- Semitism so prevalent in the Arab and Muslim world. What stunning hypocrisy! Charles Kaye Southfield Don't Forget CMU Hillel Your article about Michigan…

… colleges and their Jewish students ("The Jewish Focus On Education," Aug. 23, page 25) gave an interesting, but incom- plete picture of Jewish life on Michigan college campuses. Unfortunately, it appears…

…) 774- 2635. Bryan Hamburger co-president, CMU Hillel-JSO Mount Pleasant Make Sept. 11 A Spur To Peace On the morning of Sept. 11, I had the opportunity to join the mobile caravan of religious leaders…

… who traveled from Fort Presbyterian Church in Detroit to Herlong Episcopal Cathedral School in Detroit to Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills to the Islamic Center of America…

…LETTERS We prefer letters that relate to articles in the Jewish News. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Brevity is encouraged. Letters must contain the name, address and tide of the…

…-mail to: rsklar@thejewishnews.com For Congress, Vote Fink We must express dismay over the letter urging support for U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Bloomfield Hills, because of his unwavering support for…

… Israel ("Rep. Knollenberg Deserves Our Vote," Aug. 30, page 6). Attention should be paid to his lack of support for other issues, most notably those related to family plan- ning. He has consistently voted…

… against any funding that would benefit women and families, both here and abroad. To argue that all other issues are irrelevant in view of the crisis in Israel is ridicu- lous, particularly when the…

… - Monday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. HILLEL ON CAMPUS Michigan State University — 360 Charles St., East Lansing 48823. For information or to RSVP: (517) 332- 1916. Traveling Sukkah — Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11:30 a…

… (248) 960-1326. • Bar Night-Dinner — Thursday, Sept. 26. • Shabbat Dinner-Services — Friday, Oct. 4. RSVP by Oct. 1. CLUBS & AFFILIATES Southeastern Michigan Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework…

… — Sunday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Meeting in the sukkah of Marilyn Feingold. (248) 476-1592. Michigan Jewish AIDS Coalition- MJAC — Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. With the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan…

… continue celebration of new build- ing. Services followed by Simchat Beit HaShoeva, music, dancing, refreshments and words of Torah from Rabbi Michael Cohen. (248) 788-1006. WOMEN'S GROUPS National Council…

… of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section — Monday, Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brown bag lunch will feature Brian Dickerson, columnist, Detroit Free Press. $5. Coffee and dessert provided. NCJW office…

…, 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 100. RSVP: (248) 355-3500. Hadassah's Council of Attorneys- HaCOL — Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. Hadassah chapter to provide Jewish women attorneys with oppor- tunities to network…

…, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Janice Charach Epstein Gallery, West Bloomfield JCC. "Memories and Times of Windsor Jews" -- through Oct. 6, Tuesdays- Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Exhibit. Windsor…

… Community Museum, Francois Baby House, 254 Pitt St. -West, Windsor. (519) 253-1812. "Under the Stars" — Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Robert Jones, host of Blues From the Lowland, WDET radio. Refreshments. No…

… charge. Fountains at Franklin, 28301 Franklin Road, Southfield. RSVP: (248) 353-2810. Hadassah. Home of Barbara Newman Zack. RSVP: Kimberly Rubin (248) 926-9956. Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah…

… Group of Hadassah — Monday, Sept. 30, 10- 11:30 a.m. Jew vs. Jew by Samuel Freedman discussed at Hadassah House. RSVP: (248) 683-5030. Temple Israel Sisterhood — Monday, Sept. 30, noon. • Luncheon meeting…

… Sept. 25. University of Michigan — 1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor 48104. For information or to RSVP: (734) 769-0500. Grads and Professionals — Monday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Potluck picnic at Burns Park. Bring…

…-7860. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies — University of Michigan, Salinger Resource Center, 3040 Frieze Bldg., 105 S. State - Street, Ann Arbor. (734) 763-9047 • Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m. — Dennison Building…

… Soroh Silberberg will pair study buddies. (248) - 626-1807. Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan — Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Burton Historical member David Poremba speaks on the Burton collec- tion…

….m. Shake the lulav in Hillel's sukkah. Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Services -- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 27, 28, 29. Conservative, Orthodox and Reform. Call for times. Oct. 1, 8-9 p.m. Chaya…

… Occupation Authorities, 1940-1941." librarian Julie Solomon --- • Wednesday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m. — 3040 Wednesday,' Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m. The Frieze Building, Geoffrey Brahm Levey Ghost of Hannah Mendes by Naomi on…

… Zinderman and brother of Ian. His proud grandparents are Murray Zinderman and Thomas and Jean Petee. He is also the grandson of the late Jeanette Zinderman. Aaron is an eighth-grade honor student at Hillel…

…. Erika received her degree from Youngstown State University. She is a special education teacher in a multiply handicapped classroom for Mahoning County (Ohio) Schools. David is a graduate of Indiana…

… University in Bloomington. He is a manager for Production Packaging. . David and Erika will be married in November in Austintown, with a reception to be held in Michigan in December. Joy e..0124.)e…

…. As part of his mitzvah projects, he found it particularly mean- ingful to volunteer in Temple Israel's library. Mallory Soffin (Miriam Bayla) of Oak Park will become a bat mitz- vah at Congregation…

… Beth Shalom on Saturday, Sept. 21. Participating in the ceremony will be Mallory's parents, Kareri and Steven Soffin. She is the sister of Meagan and granddaughter of Norma and -Otto Hess of Southfield…

… and Irene Soffin of Livonia. An eighth-grade honor student at Norup Middle School in Oak Park, Mallory enjoys traveling, babysitting, playing soccer, dancing, swimming, spending time with friends and…

… Woods Woodstrivers, Temple Emanu-El nursery, Coville Apartments in Southfield, Yad Ezra in Berkley and Temple Emanu-El day camp gave her lots of satisfaction. Engagements She looks forward to assisting…

… at an ani- mal shelter this fall. Aaron Taylor Zinderman (Aryeh Dov) will be called to the Torah as a bar mitz- vah at Adat Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, Sept. 22. He is the son of Martha and Steven…

… Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills, where he enjoys math and playing soccer. His other interests include biking, reading, play- ing Nintendo and spending time with family and friends…

… community. a service of Jewish Home & Aging Services 0 HL-MCVITTIE K irk McVittie and Sandra Davidson-McVittie of Farmington are pleased to announce the engagement of Erika Mary McVittie to David G. Ohl…

… .a hint of Alan younger Israelis by bombing school buses and dis- Zionism beyond the campus Hillel. Says Dersho w i tz cos in Israel. A similar war is being waged on U.S. Dershowitz: "It has literally…

… situation on college of Michigan in Ann Arbor and other top-tier colleges have campuses to improve, we've got to drill deeper into the edu- helped reinforce the Palestinian battlefront on this side of…

… become politically campuses, though less violently. The divest-from- incorrect to be a supporter of Israel." Israel conferences hosted by Arab students at the University Clearly, if we ultimately want the…

…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK Addressing Campus Apathy srael's best defense against the terrorism and propa- ganda of Islamic extremists tied philosophically to Palestinian dictator Yasser Arafat's hatred of…

… Jews is "an informed, educated and committed Jewish com- munity here in the United States," says a 40-year human .rights activist and one of American Jewry's deeper thinkers. But the Jewish state is…

… those not members of our community or faith. I also mean a level of ignorance by our children, grandchildren, students, colleagues and peers," the kippah- wearing keynoter told 130 givers at the Jewish…

… Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's ROBERT A. major gifts appreciation dinner on Dec. 5. The 20-minute talk at Congregation SKLAR Shaarey Zedek in Southfield preceded a for- Editor mal address to the…

… of the details of the offers made at Camp David and Taba. We were not familiar that even before Camp David and Taba, Israel withdrew from most of the popula- tion centers, or that the vast majority of…

… the Palestinians were under control of the Palestinian Authority and that these areas were reoccupied only in response to terrorism. "The amount of ignorance was just appalling." Dershowitz announced he…

… news media or the backdrop of Israel's 26-month-long struggle overheard from neighbors or relatives? If we aren't against a Palestinian-led intifada (uprising) that has in the know, how can we expect our…

… resources. Day schools will be merging and MELTDOWN on page 32 Susan Sefansky, a Detroit native and clinical social worker for 25years, is currently an adjunct lecturer at the University of Michigan School…

… compromised by constant D Top left: Argentine Hillel fellows Roberto Porzecanski and Silvana Pedrowicz. Top right: Susan Sefansky and Hillel Buenos Aires Director Gabriel Trajtenberg in front of the soon…

…-to-be renovated Hillel House. hunger. They also are operating the school infir- mary to provide for the needs of people who have no other access to basic health care serv- ices. Many older Argentines, who had…

… of Social Work in Ann Arbor She also is on the Latin American Task Force of International Hillel and the Israel and Overseas Education Subcommittee of the Washtenaw Jewish Federation. E-mail: sefansky…

…FISCAL MELTDOWN JDC leads organizations trying to pull Argentine Jewry out of societal crisis. SUSAN SEFANSKY Special to the Jewish. News escribing the condition of Argentina's economy as merely…

… of Argentina has been largely middle class: shop- keepers, factory owners, business people and professionals. Few among them could have foreseen a downturn of such massive proportions. Although warning…

… signals of a brewing economic crisis surfaced as long as five years ago, when the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) pub- lished a report on the Nueva Probreza, (the new middle class poor…

…) in Argentina, there was no more than a hint of the current fiscal meltdown. When I first visited the country in 1997 to study the Jewish community, and still during my 1998 trip, the professionals were…

… 200 people to Kabbalat Shabbat services. A majority of the community sent its children to Jewish day schools. The JDC was running professional training programs. Buenos Aires was a friendly and safe…

… metropolis, as beautiful as any European city I've ever visited. I was rarely confronted by evidence of serious social issues, such as homelessness or panhandling. In October, however, I experienced and…

… many can no longer afford either the dues or the tuition for day schools. A bright spot in the situation is the development of Hillels in both Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Uruguay. Reaching out to more…

… Trajtenberg, the Buenos Aires Hillel director, refers to them as places of hope, not misery. Argentina's Jewish community cur- rently is being sustained in large part by the generosity of the American Jewish…

… commitment — that every Jew will help every other. ❑ Cemetery Revisited The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan's bus tour of old Jewish Detroit included a special stop at Beth Olam Cemetery, located…

… and Michigan State University student who collected children's books as a hobby until a fatal car accident took her life in November 2000. Lindsey was nick- named "Spottie Dottie" after a charac- ter in…

…TA 7 1 k k‘\ Lauren, 12, Jessica, 11, and Ross Kepes, 8, of Bloomfield Hills place stickers during the book drive. Book Drive Aids Schools Children placed commemorative "Spottie's Club" stickers…

… also assisted in the effort as a mitzvah project, said Terri Rossman, Lindsey's mother. "Lindsey's devotion to collecting children's books, and the inspiration of their loving spirit will continue…

… through Spottie's Club, to make the `fun of books' happen for children who might otherwise miss that opportuni- ty," she said. To donate books or to help with processing, call Terri Rossman, (248) 204…

…-6066. Honors For Volunteers Merle Schwartz, Kadima president, of Farmington Hills and Sissi Lapides, a Kadima vice president, of West Bloomfield were recognized as distinguished vol- unteers at the Southfield…

…-based organization's National Philanthropy Day. MELTDOWN from page 31 the two largest JCCs, Hebraica and Hacoaj, already have done so. Diego Freedman, the department's director, projects savings of $250,000 a year…

… just from this one consolidation. The future sale of buildings that the community no longer needs will gener- ate endowment money for new and expanded services. The cost of being Jewish is expensive and…

… Charles Upfal. Jessie is.a seventh-grade honor student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. She loves tennis, skiing and spending time with friends. During the summer, she…

… Jean and Gregory Faljean Sr. of Bayside, N.J. Felicia graduated from the University of Detroit Law School and is an associate with the law firm of Epstein, Turner and Song in Los Angeles. Lawrence…

… is the daughter of Rochelle and Nathan Upfall and sister of Josh. The . proud grandparents are Naomi and Julius Harwood, Lois and Emanuel Mark, Wela Upfal. She is also the grand- daughter of the late…

… enjoys attending Tamarack Camps. Jessie was pleased to volunteer in the nursery school class at Adat Shalom during the High Holidays. She also participated in Hillel's Dor L'Dor program at the Fleischman…

… Residence in West Bloomfield. Out -Of-State Lauren Caitlyn Coden was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Congregation Beth Am in San Diego, Calif. She is the daughter of Liz and…

… Dan Coden and sister of Jacqueline and Benjamin. Proud grand- parents are Betty and Fred Nederlander of Franklin and Barbara and Ted Coden of West Bloomfield. It was very mean- ingful for her to have…

… family and friends from Detroit and other parts of the country to celebrate her bat mitzvah. Lauren is an honor student at Carmel Valley Middle School in San Diego. She is a level six gymnast, a soccer…

… just for kids. , Ti Connor Nathan Hough celebrated his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Congregation Beth Or in Springhouse, Pa. He is the son of Eric and Linda (Bandalene) Hough, formerly of…

… Southfield, and brother of Alison. His proud grandpar- ents are Kal and Ada Bandalene of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Southfield. Connor attends Indian Valley Middle School in Harleysville, Pa., where he…

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… University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Paraphrasing Golda Meir, a pillar of Israel's ROBERT A. early years and a former prime minister, Coming SKLAR 6 To Grips Elyakin says peace would remain elusive until…

… ground in Elyakin's assess- Elyakin, vice president of the Michigan Jewish ment of President George W. Bush: "His bully pulpit Conference and a founder of the Michigan Friends of is stronger than many…

… deter terrorism. Israel's security and economy are tions of Metropolitan Detroit and Washtenaw County as well vulnerable as a result. as Congregation Beth Israel and U-M Hillel in Ann Arbor. 'Almost every…

…EDITOR'S NOTEBOOIC Solving The Riddle Ann Arbor Were that step taken, Elyakin shudders to think what would eal Elyakin wonders if he has become one of the follow. I do, too. It's not unrealistic…

… to think the next step haters because he regrets Israel didn't take out would incorporate the rest of Eretz Yisraeb the Land of Israel, Hamas leader Abdel al-Aziz Rantissi in a Gaza City into a greater…

… the the continued expressions of hate toward Israel." U.S.-backed road map for Mideast peace and win the support But let there be no doubt: He's on moral ground in his of his people, who are largely…

… cabinet. Lack of Mideast peace and co-existence disturbs Elyakin as "Will these tigers, Arafat and Abbas, really change their much as terrorism does. For the past 32 stripes?" Elyakin asks. months…

… Elyakin: "Who are we kidding? It's overwhelming to Victims include Yaacov Shani, 53. He was think that these people are capable of becoming the peace- among 15 people killed in a suicide bombing makers…

… Editor Arafat is an enigma. Like Elyakin says, "He hobnobs with the mothers of Palestinian suicide bombers world leaders, and makes a few friends and allies in doing so," love their children more than they…

… hate but "still wears a patch on his uniform that depicts the whole Zionists. "I fear that the hate is growing, not subsid- Land of Israel as the land of Palestine." ing," he says. I also found common…

…? No wonder that less than 10 percent of Jewish university students participate, on the most minimalistic level, in their cam- pus Hillel activities. In Seattle, the Jewish community has made it possible…

… several hundred As a feeling of isolation grew, the con- New Haven, Conn. kids in Hillel Day School? How come so tinuing commitment behind the slogan Detroit Stands With Israel Let's Do More For Jewish…

…, space permitting. Letters must contain the name, address and title of the writer, and a daytime telephone number. Original copies must be hand signed. Mail to the Jewish News at 29200 Northwestern Hwy…

…, the American We, the representatives of Ethiopian Jews Jews unfortunately did almost nothing to help save my family, who were murdered in Netanya, want to express our deep in Auschwitz, and the 6…

… million Jews gratitude and appreciation on behalf of who were slaughtered. I am fully con- our entire community for all the support vinced that if Israel had existed during that the Jewish community of…

… start the major extermination program until the ship St. Louis, with part of the program will have a better 900 German Jewish refugees on it, was chance of succeeding in their life than anchored off Miami…

… perished. don of the Netanya community's repre- We all must support Israel to the best sentatives in the project is a key to the of our ability, whether it is the Israel success of the programs. Emergency…

… of our community in the tragic mistake of American Jews of the Israeli society. Holocaust era and stand by and do noth- We are aware that the key to incorpo- ing while the Israelis are bleeding and…

… promoting and culties, one being helping educate our cosponsoring the Miracle Mission to kids. The aid of the Detroit Jewish com- Israel in 2004. I hope it will be very . suc- munity gives the kids…

… support and, of course, spend 6/20 2003 6 "Detroit Stands by Israel" took on an ever-growing importance. Several mis- sions arrived, and we knew that there were those who still stood by us. President…

… and needed celebrate her bat mitz- items for patients for the University of vah on Saturday, June Michigan Pediatric Congenital Heart 21, at Temple Beth El. Center. She is the daughter of Nancy and…

… great-grandma Paradise Valley, Ariz., and Thelma Florence "Bubba" Lesson. Feuerman. Matthew is also the grandson Amanda is a double honor student at of the late Arnold Feuerman. Hillel Day School of…

… read from the Torah on the occasion of his bar mitzvah at Havdalah services Saturday, June 21, at Temple Israel. He is the son of Cheryl and Kerry Chaben and brother of David and Emily. He is the…

… grandchild of Sandra. Zolna, Wayne Biederman, Sharon and Bernard Chaben and Louise and John Toye. Alex is an honor student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. Spending time with is family…

…, attending Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska and comput- ers are his main interests. He volun- teered at Temple Israel during the SOS Housing the Homeless, as part of his mitzvah projects. years. Allison's mitzvah…

… projects include donating her hair to Locks of Love and setting up and taking down sukkahs at a JARC home for the past two years. Cary Laurence Goldsmith of West Bloomfield will be called to the Torah as a…

… bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 21, at Adat Shalom Synagogue. He is the son of Frederick Goldsmith and Letty Lederman and brother of Craig Goldsmith. Cary is an honor student at Walled Lake Middle School…

…. He enjoys golfing and video games and is a lover of vin- tage and late-model automobiles. His most meaningful mitzvah project was working at the Fleischman Residence in West Bloomfield. Amanda Karr…

… Goldstone was called to the Torah as a bat Matthew Jordan mitzvah on Saturday, Feuerman of West June 7, at Bloomfield will cele- Congregation Shaarey brate his bar mitzvah Zedek West on Friday, June 20, at…

… Bloomfield, B'nai Temple Israel. He is Israel Center. She is the daughter of the son of Celia and Stacey and Ronnie Goldstone and sister Maury Feuerman and of Andrew and Jillian. Proud grandpar- brother of…

… at the University of Michigan and an adjunct professor at the U-M Law School. He teaches adult courses in Talmud and Tanakh for the Detroit Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education. Tuition is $10…

… of the haskalah (enlightenment) movement. For many years, he served as the chief rabbi of Prague and Bohemia. Rabbi Glogower is rabbinic resource person on staff of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation…

… improve your appearance Near 12 Mile Rd. between Evergreen & Southfield Ask for Debby at 248 • 559 • 1969 (Appointment Only) Aa&a.k.NC IWN66 Gathered at a recent meeting of the Michigan Region of the…

…Maze! Toy ALANA LYNN EPSTEIN Sutdy Torah With Rabbi Glogower Congregation B'nai Moshe will present a special evening of Torah study for adults and teens with Rabbi Rod Glogower of Ann Arbor from 7…

…:30-9 p.m. Monday, June 30. `A Traditionalist Confronts Modernity — Rabbi Yechezkel Landau of Prague, 1713-1793" will be the topic. Rabbi Landau was a staunch traditionalist who sup- ported certain elements…

… per person ($8 for B'nai Moshe members). Advance registration is encouraged, but students may also register at the door. Some reading knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required. This learning event…

… has been made possible by a gift to the Ruth Rosenberg Albert Adult Education Fund of Congregation B'nai Moshe from Dr. Rich and Marci Herman. The event is coordinated by the B'nai Moshe Adult Jewish…

… Learning Group, chaired by Nancy Kaplan. For reservations or information, call the B'nai Moshe office, (248) 788-0600. On your graduation from Hillel Day School. Continue to follow your dreams and may they…

… Rabbinical Assembly are Rabbi Tziona Szajman, rabbi-educator for religious school and youth at Congregation Beth Shalom; Rabbi Lee Buckman, head of school at Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit in West…

… Bloomfielc• organization president Rabbi Daniel Nevins ofAdat Shalom Synagogue; Rabbi James Michaels of Congregation Beth Israeli Rabbi Charles Popky of Congregation Beth Ahm; Rabbi David Nelson of…

… underwritten by a grant from the Weinfeld Trust of B'nai B'rith. Jon Koenigsberg (R), past Aleph Godol of Sen. Philip Hart AZA, and past president of Michigan State University Hillel, points out some…

…Here's Who's Going Where This Summer Michigan BBYOers are all over the place at BBYO summer programs offered in 2003. Here's a list of who's going where: Kallah 1LTC Katie Blender, Achayot BBG…

…, and what college is really like. Speakers were brought in from U of M, MSU, and Metro Detroit Hillel. Youth Coordinator was Jeff Zeman (2nd from right in rear) from Kitzoni AZA. The program is partially…

… At the recent Elections Training Conclave, held May 16-18, at Camp Maas, 90+ members of AZA, representing all but one chapter in Michigan Region, elect- ed their new Regional Executive for the 2003…

…, Greenberg AZA; Ben Feldman, Greenberg AZA; Lauren Rich, Ahavah BBG; Anne Kirsch, Brice BBG CLTC 4 Leah Schloss, Graham BBG; Stacey Oberman, Graham BBG - Senior Getaway Weekend Transition was the theme of…

… information to Emily Feldman of Savage BBG and Perry Teicher of Greenberg AZA at Senior Getaway Weekend. Arm Arbor Rekindles That BBYO Spirit On May 18, Ann Arbor started its new chapter and selected Echad…

… Hills Middle School. Members of the winning team, L to R: Ben Margolis, Dan Stoller, Danny Feldheim, Danny Rosenberg, Brent Saperstein, Ryan Rosenberg. New 1313G Executive board Elected Every BBG…

… University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Cost: $20; $30 per couple. RSVP: (517) 332-1916. Feb. 22 Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit paintball at Futureball (Seven Mile and Middlebelt), Livonia. $30…

…of fie Happenings For college age through 30-some- thing. Send information to ahitsky@thejewishnews.com Feb. 21 Saturday, 8 p.m. MSU Hillel Charity Gala at the Marriott for Israeli fellowships at…

…. RSVP required: Karen Urman at hilleled@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3459. You worry about builders not building. You stress about permits not permittiml You fret about the intricacy of the new Venetian…

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… Adat Shalom Purim Tailgate Party: light meal, drinks. Megillah reading 7:15 p.m. Wear costumes. RSVP: Kim Rubin, (248) 909-3610. March 9 Tuesday, 8-9 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Judaism 102 at Dunkin…

… Doughnuts (Greenfield and 10 Mile), Southfield. Free. Contact Lesley Weiss, hillelpd@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3459. March 11 Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Graduates and Professionals, JD's Key…

…:15 dinner. Hillel of Metro Detroit Sephardic Shabbat at Congregation Keter Torah, West Bloomfield. $10. RSVP by March 10 to Lesley Weiss at hillelpd@wayne.edu or (313) 577-3459. February-March Wednesdays, 7…

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… exploration of Sephardic Jews with Rabbi Michael Cohen. All Jewish high school students are welcome. The program is underwritten through a contribution from Noah Wofsy, an AZA alumnus of Strauss BBYO in Mt…

… sample all recipes. Cost is $18 per session; $50 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY For the election of the Board of Directors will take place on Thursday evening, March 11, 2004, at 8:00 p…

… Fleischman and JARC residents, she made fleece blankets for patients at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. …

…- ter of the late Kurt Urbach. Natalie is a double honor student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. In addition to participating in mitzvah projects through Hillel with…

… and Dr. Alan Jeffrey Bloch. Stefanie received her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Michigan State University. She is employed as a subrogation specialist in Bloomfield Hills. Alan graduated from…

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…. Rikki is the granddaughter of Yvonne Chapman, Sally and Hy Levine and the late Daniel Chapman. Rikki attends Walled Lake Middle School, where she is an honor student. Her mitzvah project is working with…

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… Congregation Shaarey Zedek West Bloomfield, B'nai Israel Center. He is the son of Jonathan and Beth Lowe and the brother of Aaron. Proud grand- mothers are Ida Milstein Lowe and June Feldman Denenberg. Maxwell…

… is also the grandson of the late Maxwell M. Lowe and the late William Denenberg. Maxwell is an honor student at Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield. His mitzvah projects include volunteering at…

… . Oak Park Bloomfield Hil www.Idclinic.corn 1111[ elvyn and Sheila Rose of Novi and Louis and Flo Bloch of West Bloomfield are pleased to announce the engage- ment of their children Stefanie Karen Rose…

… the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He is a practicing podiatrist in Detroit and Northville. A November wedding is planned. Camp Betman and visiting seniors at the Danto…

… presented, become just as "hooked on history" as the kids do when the information is presented in all its color and richness. Youthful- minded grownups from Hillel of Metro Detroit and University of Michigan…

… great sto- ries and artwork. Carol Weisfeld board member Jewish Historical Society of Michigan West Bloomfield UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN "The Jewish Academy helped me become a confi- dent and proud Jew…

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…LETTERS LETTERS THE JAMD ADVANTAGE at the from page 6 A History Treasure Many thanks to special writer Ronelle Grier for her fine account of the adventures of local children who take the "youth…

…, has worked hard to make this field trip meaning- ful and memorable for many hun- dreds of young Jewish participants. Along the way, we've discovered that adults, who rarely know much of the information…

… have loved this tour. Our tour guide group is now expanded to include Barbara Cook, Ruthe Goldstein and Margie Jablin, each of whom graduated from listener to speaker after taking the tour several times…

…. This issue of the Jewish News nicely highlights some local events, includ- ing Shalom Street's Stamp Show and the Alliance's poster-essay contest. The cover photos and other stories are great, but the…

… best surprise was way inside this issue — the centerfold keepsake poster is a real treasure. Judy Cantor's illustrated timeline is a great teaching aid for those of us who teach in Jewish schools. Our…

…." David Kurzmann, JAMD '04 "The Jewish Academy taught me the importance of having a strong personal relationship with each teacher. Going to college, I knew that good rela- tionships with my instructors…

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… to the University of Michigan cha Don't Know© Comprehensive Cancer Center in Ann Arbor. In her essay, she wrote: "In my d'var Torah, I explained how the haftorah [Shoftim] reminds us that our belief…

… fleeting, especially here in Michigan. After what seems like six months of winter, we are eager to have some warm weather, see blooming things, enjoy the sunshine. And then — two months later we are back in…

… University in Carbondale, who asked for a kosher kitchen at the SIU Hillel Center for years, have built and are operating a vegetarian kosher restaurant. Funding came from Chicago and Southern Illinois…

… the winter mode. It's just not fair! Are you aware of the timing prob- lem with Jewish holidays? You always can hear someone say, "Rosh Hashanah is late this year" or "Chanukah is early." We never hear…

… of our holidays being "on time." And, of course, there are the accom- panying complaints: ow time flies when you are having fun!" "Time on my hands." "Time and tide wait for no man." "Timing is every…

…- SY thing." MANELLO I think it's interesting to note that the passage Editorial of time seems to be in Assistant direct correlation to one's age, the season, the circumstances and sometimes just to…

… returned to work after a vacation (which, of course, was the shortest week on record) and part way through the return day you think, "Won't this day ever end?" A statement that will get a definite reaction…

… dummy throw his clock out the window? Why to see time fly, of course. ❑ Natalie Stern shows off the blankets to be donated to cancer patients. many people's lives. Making the beautifilL warm blankets…

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… received Jewish-oriented gift certificates as prizes. — Keri Guten Cohen, story development editor Acts Of Kindness Natalie Stern of Orchard Lake, who was featured in a JN "Doer Profile" (Oct. 22, p. 3…

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… director. The RARE Award includes an honorarium to support the recipient's work, an engraved crystal trophy and public recognition at its annual "Night of Heroes" dinner. El To nominate an individual or for…

… University Hillel and the Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation will host scholar and diplomat Dennis Ross, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Kellogg Center Auditorium…

… Adat Shalom Synagogue. The program theme, "Sex and the Synagogue," will focus on the Jewish view of sex and sexuality, led by Rabbi Aaron Bergman of the Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit and Rabbi…

… Michelle Faudem, for- merly affiliated with Hillel Day School. The rabbis will lead separate dis- cussions and question-and-answer sessions for boys and girls, along with an introduction and closing…

… Shearlings West Bloomfield, MI 48322. The scholarship will be awarded June 15. Academy Earns Grant 50% OFF The Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit is entering its second year as a recipient of an AVI…

… collections. JANID will receive up to $15,000 over a three-year period toward the purchase of materials. Maccabi Financial Aid Set Special Soccer Program The Metropolitan Detroit Maccabi Club invites all…

… past and present Detroit Maccabi athletes to apply for the Robinson Memorial Scholarship Award. The scholarship was established in memory of Jay Robinson, founder and past president of the Maccabi Club…

… personal Maccabi experience and how it has affected his/her life; a personal profile, including name, address, telephone number, school now attending, and year completed by June 2005; two letters of recom…

…- mendation from non-relatives; and specifics of the program for which the award will be used (dates, cost, curriculum, sponsoring organiza- tion). Information must be submitted by May 15 to the Metropolitan…

… of 19 who has a mental or physi- cal disability. The program is geared toward development, not competi- tion. Players will be placed on a team by ability, not by age. The program helps to improve…

… overall fitness and self-esteem, as well as giving a sense of belonging to a team. To register or for information, call Franci Silver, (248) 505-9007, or Jeff Raben, (248) 539-4866. The program is also…

… in the intrinsic holi- the Lubavitch Foundation of Michigan, ness of every Jew," Rabbi Polter was involved Rabbi Silberberg in numerous schools and added. "He was institutions tied to teach- very…

… was also a board mem- book, 'The to lead services there. ber of the Oak Park-based Shevatim.' Rabbi Silberberg Michigan Jewish Institute (a four-year accredited col- added that his col- league was truly…

…-in-law, Rachel Greisman of Baltimore, Malka and Hillel Dubinsky of Toronto; and numerous grandchil- dren. Contributions may be made to Chabad of Acton, Mass., 148 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720; Yeshivos Lubavitch…

…Obituaries are updated regularly and archived on JNOnline.com A Teacher, Friend And Leader Shevatim: The Blessings and History of the Tribes of Israel as They Appear in the Torah pub- lished. The…

… book, some 20 years in the writing, is both a refer- ence and textbook and is described by daughter Yaffa Rabin of Oak Park as her father's "mas- terpiece." Rabbi Shemtov noted Rabbi Poker's role in the…

… founding of the Lubavitch educational system in the Detroit area, starting with only three students — "one Polter and two Shemtovs." The school system now has 400 students. As well as being a longtime leader…

… devoted to all ing children about of the ideals and Judaism and Torah. He principles of Rabbi was a co-founder and past Menachem principal of Cheder Schneerson, of Oholei Yosef Yitzchok blessed memory…

… Michigan — are learning:" AEPi Honors Hero Michigan State University Hillel and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity will host the annual Homecoming Shabbat Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Lester J…

… admitted he had underestimat- ed Michigan's population in a meeting earlier that day. Sen. Levin autographed the front of Joey's report and took official photos with the family, which he signed later. "This…

… office where he looks over Joey Jubas' fourth- grade report about Michigan. — Alan Hitsky, associate editor Israer. FeLLowships High School seniors interested in being chosen as one of 26 students to…

… Schwerner attended MSU in 1957-58, and was Schwerner initiated into the MSU (Chi) Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi in June1958. He then transferred and graduated from Cornell University Alpha Epsilon Pi…

… nearly wild roses through the winter. The garden is located to the right of the traffic circle, named the Steven I. Victor Family Plaza. "It's the last refreshening of the Center, a wonderful garden, a…

… instead of the usual 37 cents. The difference goes toward breast cancer research. By law 70 percent of the net amount raised is given by the U.S. Postal Service to the National Institutes of Health and 30…

… per- cent to the Medical Research Program at the Department of Defense. The American Cancer Society esti- mates that 212,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2005, along with 58…

…,000 new cases of non- Herbert Kaufman invasive breast cancer. And 40,000 women are expected to die from the disease. Breast cancer incidence in women has increased from one in 20 in 1960 to one in seven…

… for all of us:" Rendering courtesy JCC — Harry Kirsbaum, staff writer When Joey Met CarL — Robert A. Sklar, editor Memories of summer trips may have been replaced by homework, but Joey Jubas of…

… with Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., in his Capitol office. The senator carefully perused Joey's fourth-grade report on Michigan, where he learned the state has a little more than 9.9 million people. He…

… prestigious seal of Eastern Michitat Greater Michigan Chapter University Hillel approval. Our expertise is ARMDI — American Red Jewish Fa Fresh Air Society and providing multidisciplinary care Magen David for…

… - the fight against cancer means Hillel Michigan Chapter Jewish Hospice & The Jerusalem we are at the forefront of Yad Sarah Chaplaincy Network Foundation Congregation B'nai Moshe cancer research. It also…

… Lakes Region the best possible outcomes. Michigan Region Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Home & Aging B'rith Youth Being a recognized leader in University of Michigan Services Hospice of Michigan Organization…

… patients Karmanos Cancer Institute Temple Shir Shalom Metropolitan Detroit of Hadassah B'nai B'rith the latest treatment options for Women's American ORT Jewish Historical Society Hillel Foundation of Great…

… and expensive name: Manischewitz Fancy Cookies. During Passover of 1975, an attractive student waitress at the University of Connecticut Hillel named Gina (yeah, I wondered about the name, too) arranged…

… concept of freedom extends to rights for animals, plants and even ecos.ystems. How far does freedom go? Is "ecojustice" compatible with Jewish tradition? Embrace readings from www.coejl.org . – Michigan…

…Publisher's Letter Parting The Sea With Matzah A 11 right, admit it. When it comes to Jews and food, there is no better example of the unbreakable link between our culture, heritage, religion and…

… stom- achs than Passover. We don't need fancy demographic studies to tell us that listening to the story of our Exodus from Egypt at a seder (that is, when our mouths aren't full or we haven't collapsed…

… on the sofa from eating exhaustion) is the most popular exer- cise of Jewish expression — ranking even higher than lighting a chanukiah for the Festival of Lights. This night, this week, was different…

…, handed down from • generation to generation, connect us with our past, with warm memories and with a determination to pass them on to our own children and grandchildren. In addition to the lessons of…

… ... "Mom purchases 11/2 pounds of trout, 3 pounds of pickerel and 41/2 pounds of whitefish at a cost of $51 and spends two hours of direct labor grinding, boiling and cleaning up the mess. Mom's hourly rate…

… is $20. Her labor yields 27 pieces of gefilte fish. The cost per piece of.gefilte fish is $2.63. "Or, mom goes to Costco and buys two large cans of Rokeach Old Vienna Gefilte Fish at $6.89 each with a…

… yield of 28 pieces. The cost per piece of gefilte fish is 49 cents. Why does mom bother, especially when many of the guests • don't like gefilte fish and it ends up in the garbage anyway?" Because making…

… homemade gefilte fish isn't about dollars and cents. It's about passing along a tradition, a memory. Geopolitics . Aside from understanding and interpreting the map of the Middle East, then and now…

… Weizmann Institute of Science and the University of Michigan Hillel Foundation. Lilly Jacobson is chair of the Jewish Experiences for Families' (JEFF) program of Federation and is a board member of its Women…

…. Alicia Nel s on taught at Hillel Day School, leaving to open Tradition! Tradition! She also served as chairperson of the Beth Shalom Women's Seder, the Adult Study Institute and Meals for New Moms. This…

…ART Sale 2 Days Only! JTS To Honor Couples Leaders of area Conservative con- gregations will be honored at this year's Jewish Theological Seminary Gala, Monday, May 8, at Congregation B'nai Moshe…

… of their years of service to Congregation Beth Shalom and the Detroit community. Mitchell and Michele Bleznak of Congregation Shaarey Zedek are active congregational leaders. Mitchell Bleznak serves on…

… the board of trust- ees, the investment and finance com- mittee, the cemetery board and chairs the endowment board. Michele Bleznak has chaired numerous fund- raising events and taken leadership…

… Bleznaks roles in the par- ents' organization of the Cranbrook Educational Community. In addition, she is a member of the Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood and a supporter of many local Jewish agencies. Michael Grand…

… served twice as president of Congregation B'nai Moshe. He is a founding member of Grand and Grand PLLC. Rosalind Grand is a past president of the sisterhood and served on numer- ous synagogue Grands…

… committees. She is a life member of both National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah. Howard and Lilly Jacobson are members of Congregation Beth Ahm. Howard Jacobson serves as a member of Federation…

…'s Community Services Planning Division and is a past member of Federation's Real Estate and Property Management Jacobsons Committee. He is a board member of the Detroit Chapter of the American Committee for…

…'s Department. Karen and Richard Minkin are . members of Congregation Beth Shalom. He practices primary care internal care in Farmington Hills as well as at Beaumont and Woronoffs Providence hospi- tals. Karen…

… 20 • 2006 1103210 Mutual Benefit Michigan and Israel explore economic partnerships at an East Lansing forum. Jeremy Moss Special to the Jewish News M ichigan State University Hillel, Spartans for…

… Israel and the Michigan Jewish Conference co-sponsored the Michigan Israel Economic Partnership Forum.last month, plus a series of events that focused on developing economic partnerships between Israel and…

… strengthen- ing the relationship between Michigan and Israel, the war on terrorism and improving homeland security. Israeli Minister of Economic Affairs Ron Dermer spoke at MSU's James Madison College, and…

… Sterling Heights Police Chief Barnett Jones spoke at a forum at MSU's Department of Criminal Justice. Both believe Michigan can learn from Israel. "If Michigan wants to transform from a manufacturing economy…

… Heights Police Chief Barnett Jones visits with MSU Hillel students Jordan Weiss of West Bloomfield and Cole Freeman of Russellville, Ky. stores and restaurants. By contrast, the United States is more…

… in August. Susan Herman, director of the Michigan Jewish Conference, said the forum was an excellent venue to develop partnerships. "We're hoping this is the beginning of collaboration." State…

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… Michigan. The events, which were held at the State Capitol and on the MSU campus, were made possible by a grant from the Avi Chai Foundation. Two men with diverse backgrounds spoke to MSU students on…

… to a high-tech economy, Israel is on the cutting edge of that:' Dermer said. He is Israel's chief economic representa- tive in the U.S. At James Madison, Dermer spoke about Hamas taking over the…

… will not end the war; it may actually deepen it." Chief Jones, with more than 30 years in law enforcement, is a strong supporter of the United States' fight against global terrorism and feels a more…

… the Jeremy Moss of Southfield is a jour- nalism sophomore at Michigan State Medical Practice Group at Fifth University. Forum Hosts Ford Exec "Today's Auto Industry: Challenges and Opportunities…

… the need to reach out to Israeli economic partners. "Michigan is one of the few states that doesn't have an economic representative in Israel,'' she said. "Having Michigan repre- sentation in Israel is…

… director of MSU Hillel, was excited that students were heavily involved with the planning and execution of the event. "Our students were proud to be part of an event that has the poten- tial for creating a…

… dynamic partner- ship between the state of Michigan and Israel" Dr. Simone chose the Medical Practice Group at Fifth Third Bank ....to help him realize his vision. "Fifth Third watches over my business…

…working with the Israelis to help the Michigan economy. "Following our trip [to Israel], Sen. Jacobs and I were excited about the economic opportunities in Israel;' he said. Jacobs also recognized…

… essential in transforming Michigan's economy from a manufacturing to a high- tech economy. Chief Jones closed the evening forum by re-emphasizing the need for the United States to learn from Israel. "As we…

… look toward our future, it's guaranteed Israel will be in the forefront waiting to help us. When I look at the word `Jerusalem, I see the letters U.S.A. right in the middle of it." Jennifer Bloom of West…

… needs while I focus on my patients." - Dr. Piero A. Simone, M.D. Ophthalmologist Dr. Simone dedicates his life to the preservation, enhancement and restoration of the gift of sight. Fifth Third Bank…

… practice. Dr. Simone sees Fifth Third as a local bank working hard to help a local physician realize his vision. If you would like a bank that shares your vision, call Janet Pasco, Managing Director of…

…" will be the topic of Ford executive Mark Fields at the Federation Forum, noon- 1:30 pm. Wednesday, May 3, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Lois Shaevsky is program chair. As executive vice president…

… Hospice & Chaplaincy Network Women's American ORT Michigan Region JNF Trees for Israel University of Michigan. Hillel Michigan State University Hillel Solidarity Fund Yad Sarah erman Spertus loved to…

… University Hillel Fresh Air Society and. Tamarack Camps ;. ARMDI — American Red Magen David for Israel Greater Detroit Cha of Hadassah Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Hillel Foundation of…

… HI 8th Annual Jewish Community Center Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, Sun, April 30 — Thurs, May 11, 2006 at various locations Birmingham; The Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor; Flint Institute of Arts…

… Metropolitan Detroit B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region Hospice of Michigan B'nai B'rith Youth • , Organization -. Michigan Chapter Huron Valley — Sinai Hospital The Jerusalem Foundation Congregation B…

…'nai Moshe }Detroit Friends of Bar—Ilan University DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 86 April 20 • 2006 iN e evh Mettorinlitai4 Jewish Historicgr2Oteir-,, Jewish Home & Aging Services Temple Shir Shalom Jewish…

…Making a Lasting Memory. At the Ira liaufinan Chapel, We es help your family with the final tribute of those vou love Chicago Leader Herman Spertus Pauline Dubkin Yearwood Chicago Jewish News…

… the vision of Temple Shir Shalom to be recognized as: *A center for all Jews who believe in the inclusion of all aspects of Judaism, *A significant force in the lives of our congre- gants, *A…

… significant force in the community at large, *A "Values" driven institution. Each person in the congre- gation has unique skills, talents'and resources to share. Every person is of equal importance and value to…

… the community. We need one another. Anyone enter- ing the Temple should not leave without having learned something. Our programs and our services reflect a love of learning. Now you can make donations…

… to the charity of your choice on-line! No stamps, envelopes or checks needed. Our on-line link will let you donate to many charities locally and abroad. It's safe, easy and secure. A beautiful…

…. $10 mem- bers, $12 guests. Call Pauline at (248) 661-3153. Enter a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament sponsored by Hillel of Metro Detroit at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Elephant Bar in Commerce Township. $5…

…'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield. Call Nancy Kaplan at (248) 737-1931. Celebrate Shabbat with the Jewish Gay Network of Michigan by having a kosher meal and participating in song at 6:30 p.m. Friday…

… Monday-Thursday 4pm-lOpm Friday 1 am-11pm 33210 W. 14 Mile Road In Simsbury Plaza Just East of Farmington Road West Bloomfield Sunday 3pm- Spm P 1 RISTORANTE (248) 538-8954 BREAKFAST • LUNCH…

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… for nonmembers. (248) 967-4030. orth • . (corner of Hagerty in the Newberry Suuare Plaza), 248-960-7666 Join the Temple Israel Senior Adults for a free presentation by the Ban Joes at 1:30 p…

… the West Bloomfield JCC. The program runs 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, with the topic "The Challenge of Immigration in America and Europe." Call Shira Shapiro at (248) 432-5406. Talk about the book…

… Laura Frederick at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Oak Park JCC. (248) 967-4030. Seniors Includes carry Out • With purchase of 2 drinks • Expires 8/3/06 1103 East Lake Drive Meet with Supportive…

… atmosphere of casual elegance OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. Study Torah with Dr. Joe Lewis 8:45-10 a.m. Saturdays at Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. (248) 547-7970 Meet with Rabbi Daniel…

… Syme for dis- cussions of biblical personalities 10:30 a.m. Saturdays after services at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township. He will reference Esther on July 22 and Jonah on July 29. (248…

… discussions of the weekly Torah portion at 10 a.m. Saturdays at Congregation B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake, West Bloomfield. Call Nancy Kaplan at (248) 737-1931. ITOTAL FOOD BILL Fine Italian Dining in a Casual…

…. Lauren is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with a bachelor of busi- ness administration degree, and New York University, with a master of business administration degree. She works in organi…

…- zational effectiveness. Spiro also graduated from the University of Michigan and New York University. He is a credit derivatives trader at JPMorgan. A September wedding is planned at Wabeek Country Club in…

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…. Leah is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., and prac- tices law in New York City. Daniel graduated from New York University with a…

…Sweet Dreams. Skouras-Kernis - • ernice and Irving Kernis of Commerce Township are delighted to announce the engagement of their daUghter Lauren Jill to Spiro John, son of Karen and John Skouras…

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… anesthetic & aftercare needs. r. and Mrs. Joseph Berenholz are N pleased to announce the engage- ment of their daughter Leah to Daniel Seliger, son of Dr. and Mrs. Islan Seliger of Johannesburg, South Africa…

… Control Your Closet DESIGN • INSTALLATION • SERVICE Brand-Ho man `6(tthi CLOSET DESIGNS arbara and Ronald Brand of Farmington Hills are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Marla Sue…

… to Kevin Barry Hoffman, son of Bluma and Joel Hoffman of Toronto, Ontario. A September wedding is planned at Tam O'Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield. Phone 'The only call you need to make for…

… - Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, PPA Certified Birmingham, Michigan Telephone: 248.647.5060 vvww.jonasphoto.corn July 20 • 2006 65 …

… Michigan Huron Valley — Sinai Hospital Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network University of Michigan Hillel The Jerusalem Foundation JNF Trees for Israel Yad Sarah DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Michigan Region…

… Bar—Ilan University Eastern Michigan University Hillel S rvie is h Falk ARMDI — American Red Magen David for Israel Fresh Air Society anti Tamarack Camps Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute…

…: www.JNOnline.com Jewish.com or www.irakaufman.com and click on the Donations link. Participating Charities: Alyn Hospital Alzheimer's Associa- tion — Greater Michigan Chapter Detroit Friends of…

… Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Hillel Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit Jewish Historical Society B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region B'nai B'rith Youth…

… Organization - Michigan Chapter Congregation B'nai Moshe ; • etyo- 0neFamily - The Israel Emergency Solidarity Fund Temple Shir Shalom Jewish Home & Aging Services Women's American ORT Hospice of…

… Hat Corp. He also served on the board of the Michigan Apparel Club. Upon retirement, he became a volun- teer for the AARP tax program in Farmington Hills. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 62 years…

…Obituaries Making a Lasting Memory. At The Ira Kaufman Chapel, we help your family with the final tribute of those you love Congregation Shaarey Zedek presents "Family Day at Willoway" 1-4 pm, Sun…

…, Aug 20, 2006 Willoway Camp, 4654 Old Plank Road, Milford nature trails and swim in "state of the art" pools, built especially for children. Participate in land sports including soccer, tennis…

…, basketball, baseball and dodgeball. Join the Shaarey Zedek Family for a day of outdoor excitement and memories with fun and games for all ages! Reservations required; S 18/ family. Picnic lunch included. All…

… welcome. Obituaries from page 85 ROSE SHUR, 95, of Syosset, N.Y., died July 14, 2006. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor and Rabbi Daniel Fogel of Syosset, Miriam and Robert Shapiro…

….m. each week. Central Michigan University Hillel, (989) 774-2635; cmuhillel@yahoo.com . Congregation Beth El 311 S. Park, Traverse City 49684, (231) 946-1913. Rabbi: Albert Lewis. Rabbi emeritus: Jonathan…

…. Services: Saturday 8:45 a.m.; weekdays Shacharit at sunrise, Minchah at sunset. Chabad House-Lubavitch of Eastern Michigan The Shalva minyan is a traditional, pluralistic, Carlebach-style Kabbalat Shabbat…

….m. See Hillel Web site for information, www.umhil- lel.org . Sara & Morris Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center of West Bloomfield 5595 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, 48322, (248) 855-6170. Rabbi: Elimelech…

… 441, Suttons Bay 49682, (231) 357-0309. Rabbi: Chava Bahle. Retreats, educational programs, holi- day preparation, lifecycle celebra- tions. Ortzafon@aol.com . Shalva Minyan - U of M B'nai Israel…

… with separate seating and participation by women, Services: Fridays at sundown. Co-chairs: Rachel Jacobson (rijacob@umich. edu ); Adam Baruch (abaruch@umich. edu). Check Hillel Web site for details (www…

….umhillel.org ). 5385 Calkins Rd., Flint, (810) 230- 0770. Rabbi: Yisroel Weingarten. Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Orthodox Chabad Jewish Center of Novi- Northville Agudas Yisroel Mogen Abraham 42142 Loganberry Ridge…

… evening at candle lighting time; Saturday, Shabbat morning 9:45 a.m.; Saturday afternoon/evening 40 minutes before sundown. Sunday 9 a.m.; Monday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m. at Hillel; Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. at…

… 9:30 a.m. and 20 minutes before sundown; week- days during the academic year 7:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills 32000 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 855-2910. Rabbi…

…: Chaim Bergstein. Services: Friday sundown Carlebach-style minyan; Saturday 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.; weekdays 6:50 a.m. Bais Chabad of North Oak Park 15401 W.10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 872…

…, 48304, (248) 203-6721. Rabbi Boruch Cohen. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce-Walled Lake 4718 Half Penny Ct., Commerce Twp., 48382, (248) 363-3644. Rabbi: Schneor Greenberg…

…@msuhillel.org . •Eastern Michigan University: 965 Washtenaw in Ypsilanti. www.emuhillel.org . Audrey Bloomberg at (734) 482-0456 or audrey@emuhillel.org . •University of Michigan:1429 Hill Street, Ann Arbor. www…

… dinner 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Steak & Ale restau- rant at Orchard Lake and 12 Mile roads. The evening will honor Charles L. Levin, retired judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. For information, call…

… and contact for: •Michigan State University: 360 Charles in East Lansing. www.msuhillel.org . Contact Marisa Saltzman regarding High Holiday services and meals at (517) 332- 1916 or marisa…

…Calendar from page 53 •Workmen's Circle-Arbeter Ring: Try a secular-cultural observance of Yom Kippur 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Oak Park JCC. Violinist Ellen Luby and pianist Stefan…

… September 20 • 2007 Get useful information about cataracts and macular degenera- tion from Barry Bell, DO, of the Henry Ford Health System, 1-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in Room 203 of the West Bloomfield JCC…

… option- al kosher lunch served at noon is available for purchase. To reserve lunch, call by 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25 to (248) 968-1260. Join Marshall-Suburban-Tikvah lodges of B'nai B'rith for a meet- ing and…

… of tea and present the history of chocolate. The lecture, for senior adults, will be followed by a tast- ing of premium teas and choco- lates. There is a charge of $2.50. To register, call Fran Cook at…

…. Reserve a box lunch ($4) no later than Thursday, Sept. 20. (248) 203-5270. Attend the annual photo show by members of the JCC's Institute for Retired Professionals Oct. 8-21, in the lobby of the Oak Park…

… JCC and Oct. 22-Nov. 2 in the lobby of the West Bloomfield JCC. There is no admission charge. For additional information, call the IRP at (248) 967-4030, ext. 2018. Watch the Yiddish/Jewish movie…

… Mamele with members of the Holocaust Survivors and Families Support Group 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the Oak Park JCC. There is no charge to attend. (248) 967- 4030. Brush up your game at the Bridge Club…

… inches long and 34.5 pounds. Katzman is the son of Anne and Jerry Katzman and a graduate of Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills and North Farmington High School. His Judaic studies have included weekly…

… Academy in West Bloomfield. And in between, he learned fishing from his father and has taught a few of his yeshivah colleagues to enjoy the sport. r5 FIR5 3. Mai - ‘11 1 Contact Michigan Coalition on…

… in Efrat with Rabbi Beryl Wein. He is three papers short of a master's in Talmudic studies from Yeshiva University. Next spring, he will do a one-month internship teaching Talmud at the Frankel Jewish…

… Away What's a future rabbi to do when he has a Sunday off? Why, go deep-sea fishing, of course. At least the sea is as deep as Sheepshead Bay gets off the coast of Brooklyn, with the New York skyline in…

… the background. Michael Katzman of Farmington and we will give you nioney in exebange. 'Set, store lo?' Some rcstrictioas apply . Orchard Mall West Bloomfield • 248.93.2.7700 'Twelve Oaks Mall Novi…

… speed limit. • Use your vehicle's air conditioning sparingly. • Reduce the weight of vehicles by not hauling unnecessary items. • Accelerate gradually to save fuel. • Use cruise control on the highway…

… shows off his record catch. Hills decided to get in me more bit of fishing before winter really set in. The third-year rabbinical student took a break from his studies at Yeshiva Chovevei Torah in New…

…: Michigan Coalition on the Environment & Jewish Life 411141 Satin 6381-D Orchard Lake Road .75 Vest Bh)oinfierd; !Michigan 48322 OP Located- Inside Orchard :Mall- 7 111 1110W 1111 December 20 • 2007 A9 …

… prepared you exchange from Hillel of well for your assignments Metropolitan Detroit here. Tell us a little more in Israel, I came to about your background. Michigan for the first A: "I graduated in 2006 time…

… expe- 1998 to 2001. rience. One in particular "I would say that many with my good friend _ things in my background Jason Cooperman of Yoav Raban have led me to Michigan, West Bloomfield, for where I now…

… in September 2001 from the University of to meet again with the Haifa with a B.A. in social group. I have made work and served in the IDF long-lasting connec- Intelligence Corps from tions through that…

…This section is sponsored by • Congregation Shaarey Zedek of Oakland County • Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit A Perfect Match New Israel shaliach brings familiarity, enthusiasm to job…

…. Vivian Henoch Special to the Jewish News y oav Raban, the community's new shaliach (emissary) is from the Jewish Federation of Metopolitan Detroit's Partnership 2000 Region in the Central Galilee. He…

… comes with a personal knowledge of our community and is excited to return in his new role working for the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). JAFI, a Federation partner, recruits and trains young, dynamic…

… groomed for the role through your previous connections with Birthright Israel, the Federation's Teen Mission and the Israeli Camper Program. Would you say you represent a new model of shaliach? A: "For many…

… young people and their families in the Detroit Jewish commu- nity, I am already a familiar face. That in itself is a tremendous privilege and an advantage as I move into the role of the community…

…'s shaliach. For me, the selec- tion process was intensive and accelerated by the mutual desire of the Detroit-Central Galilee Partnership that I return to the community for a full-time two-year com- mitment to…

… been very warm and wel- coming — the experience has been over- whelming and heartwarming." Q: At age 28, you have had Participating in a a variety of experiences Birthright Israel student that have…