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… Michigan State University Hillel, and we met for lunch to dis- cuss the possibility of starting a Hillel. Our meeting concluded with the plan for me to head to school and scout for Jewish students on my…

… Michigan as well as utilizing the resources available to us to create the best experience possible. To this end, we have been working with the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan (HCAM), based at Michigan…

… very few Jewish students and where many people had never met a Jew before. Before leaving for school, I contacted Robyn Hughey, assistant director of the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan (HCAM based at…

… participated in was, "Is there a Hillel?" The response was always the same: "A what?" In the fall of 2011, I was headed to Saginaw Valley State University, a campus where I hardly knew anyone, where there were…

… matters into soil, offers a promising solution. This year, University of Michigan Hillel has created a Sustainability Committee to provide a space that enables students to “be the change [they] wish…

… development of a new composting program, Hillel is working toward upholding the Jewish tradition of repairing the world, or tikkun olam. Our goal is to be active as leaders in the Jewish community, to…

… on Carbon Neutrality, we must all collaborate, sharing diverse qualities, to strategize and implement practices that have any chance of sustaining our planet. Hillel is working to take an…

…42 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 for college students by college students November 21, 2019/23 Cheshvan 5780 A s we approach a growing population, upwards of 7.7 billion people worldwide, our supply…

… of natural resources decreases, posing the greatest challenge our planet has ever faced. We must prevent a tem- perature increase of 3 degrees (Celsius) to avoid setting off an irreversible chain…

… of eco- logical degradation. How can we shift our behaviors to miti- gate the increasing effects our actions have on our planet? Composting, the practice of converting food scraps and organic…

… Organization (FAO), one-third of all food produced is wasted. This wasted food goes into a landfill and creates methane gas as it decomposes. Methane gas is a potent greenhouse gas that gets trapped in…

… of food scraps, which equates to 5,320 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions that were reduced by composting. Composting revolutionizes the way individuals and our broader communities approach…

… changes must begin today. @ Elana Weberman is a U-M student from Bloomfield Hills. Saving the Planet U-M Hillel’ s Sustainability Committee works to mitigate climate change. Elana Weberman…

… } jewish@edu writer Elana Weberman COURTESY U-M HILLEL …

… Zucker, all from West Bloomfield. Karson lectures at Alpha Epsilon Pi at Michigan State University. MSU student loses best friend to drugs, then works to inform others of the dangers. I Leslie Spector…

… loan from the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, N.Y. and is being sponsored by the GVSU Hillel and the GVSU Office of Multicultural Affairs. "It means a lot to have the exhibit…

… here on campus," said senior Emma Cohen of West Bloomfield, a GVSU Hillel board member. "I think it is extremely important for students at GVSU to learn and be educated about Kindertransport and what…

… took place at that time. "It is so cool to have part of such a powerful and unique exhibit here on our own campus in our own library and to know that we at Hillel made it happen." GVSU Hillel president…

… learning about other people in their community. The idea of helping to paint a bigger picture about Jewish history and some of the things our people have gone G Educating Others on page 54 Hillel…

… campus. Audra Gamble jewish@edu writer rand Valley State University in Allendale is currently hosting a series of events devoted to Kindertransport, a Holocaust story that often goes untold…

… library at Michigan State he was the one who always gave a homeless man a University. He decided to take a quick couple dollars or some food. break from his work and check Facebook. As he He was in and out…

…F. Jewish for college students by college students VOLUME 4, NO. 4 edu November 21, 2013 / 18 KISLEV 5774 IIII Educating Others GVSU Hillel brings Kindertransport play and exhibition to…

…. Kindertransport was an effort by the British government to protect Jewish children from the Nazis after Kristallnacht, the Night of the Broken Glass, on Nov. 9-10, 1938. Over the span of nine months, approximately…

… 10,000 Jewish children were brought to Britain by train or ship and fostered by British families. Many of the children brought to Britain were spared from death camps, where many of their family…

… labs. For Michigan State University researchers Sophia and Richard Lunt, many of their breakthroughs happen during neighborhood walks. The married couple’ s step-by-step approach has revealed — for…

… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 33 Professionals at MSU Hillel are working to build a diverse and welcoming community for thousands of Jewish students, helping them develop leadership skills that will…

… enable them to make an impact on Jewish communities after they graduate. With support from several private family foundations in southeast Michigan, MSU Hillel is deepening its commitment to Jewish…

… educational programming by MSU Hillel existed as separate efforts, but the new initiative will change the trajectory of MSU Hillel’ s programming by fully integrating leadership opportunities and Jewish…

… education. “We can provide retreats, internships, multi- week learning fellowships and other leadership training in ways that all students benefit,” says Nate Strauss, director of Jewish student life at…

… MSU Hillel. The objective is to educate Jewish students and prepare emerging leaders to build and nurture communities during their time on campus and after graduation. “We want to expand learning…

… the field of oncology, says Richard, the Johansen Crosby Endowed Professor of chemical engineering and materials science. “This work has the potential to transform fluorescent probes for broad…

… societal impact through applications ranging from biomedicine to photocatalysis — the acceleration of chemical reactions with light,” he says. “Our solar research inspired this cancer project, and in…

… used as theranostics, the Lunts were able to control them in a range of cancer studies. Coaxing the nanoparticles into the nontoxic zone resulted in enhanced imaging, while pushing them into the…

… and mouse models, and so far it’ s all looking remarkably promising,” says Sophia, MSU biochemistry and molecular biologist. MSU Hillel deepens leadership and learning opportunities for students…

…. Wright Museum of African Amer- ican History 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit • Admission: Free =IN MUSEUM 4ARRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY OF MICHIGAN ReOce. • Reeve • Reconnect Empowering Communities one…

… Changing lives Toga.. Co-sponsored by: Anti-Defamation League • Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights 1878410 Tess…

…, sister of Jason and grand- daughter of Anna and Yale Levin, Brenda and Richard Rader, and the late Gerald Teper. Melanie is in seventh grade at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills…

…. She has par- ticipated in several mitzvah projects with both Hillel and Shaarey Zedek, but her most meaningful was knitting and coordinating the knitting of 250 doll caps for Hadassah's doll project…

…;otesnsnorTINtio.,,Nv University of North Carolina universities and Jewish defenders of the rights of African Americans in movements for justice, freedom, and equality prior to the Civil Rights Movement. • Location: Charles H…

…• life c Iles December 12 . 7:30 pm B'nai Mitzvah from page 69 Convergence in the Midst of Conflict: African Americans and Jewish Relationships, 1930 - 1954 In churches, in the academy, and in…

… the courtroom, persons of African American descent and Jewish descent joined by other progressive white allies could often be found standing together in times of war and domestic conflict to eliminate…

… discrimination. Dr. McNeil will speak of the courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, martyred in Germany during World War II, the impact of Jewish scholars at historically black colleges and Dpr…

…, will share in the simchah as will grandparents Carol and Dr. Frederic Fletcher, and Judie Blumeno. Tess is also the grandchild of the late Norman Blumeno. Tess is a seventh-grader at Kingswood Girls…

… and bathroom remodeling as well as furniture design and installations including granite, wood and other materials. • Morgan Lee Sandler, son of Brook and Dr. Fredric Sandler, will read from the…

…30 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Edward Minskoff’ s $30 million gift to the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion at the Eli Broad College of Business was the largest single gift from an individual to Michigan…

…. whartoncenter.com Last Shabbat of the semester Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate Shabbat at MSU Hillel. Services start at 6 p.m., followed by a free dinner at 7 p.m. The Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish…

… welcome. Write to Michigan State University, 408 W. Circle Drive, Room 302, East Lansing, MI 48824 or call (517) 355-7505. MARK YOUR CALENDAR MSU Winter Arts and Crafts Show Dec. 7-8 The MSU Union…

… reflect support from more than 1,700 alumni, corporate partners and prominent members of the business community — many from greater Detroit. One such alumnus is Larry Gaynor, who along with his wife…

….5 million gift, and the naming of the Lear Corporation Lobby. Plante Moran’ s partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation supports the Broad College’ s new Financial Planning and Wealth…

… performances are part of the Jewish American pianist’ s years-long celebration of Beethoven’ s piano sonatas, recording all 32 sonatas and performing them around the world. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center…

… the building with the latest collaboration technology. The PwC Office supports the Master of Science in Data Analytics program. These donors and corporate partners saw the value in building a…

… facility that empowers the next generation of business leaders. Individual ribbon cuttings that officially opened the named spaces were part of the Sept. 27 Minskoff Pavilion ribbon-cutting celebration…

… State University in its history. But many other gifts helped make this $62 million building, funded 100% through philanthropy, a reality. Eighty-five named spaces within the Minskoff Pavilion…

… — OU hosts the Jewish Student Organization, which operates in association with Hillel of Metro Detroit. To find out more, please visit lkland.edu/go. To learn about the Judaic studies program, contact…

… NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY WITH MORE THAN 130 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND 120 GRADUATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • NO FEF — OU is the only public university in Michigan that doesn't charge…

… attends MSU. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY Educating Others from page 53 through is important to me. It is really impor- tant that people just become more culturally aware of everyone's background, including ours…

… • 2013 Audra Gamble of Canton is a freshman at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. jewish@edu Spring Break Plans? If you are a college student from Metro Detroit and plan to WWW…

… fees. No activity, recreation or registration fees — not even an application fee. • HERE TO HELP — More than 60 percent of OU students receive help through more than $100 million in financial…

… people to know that a smart, nice person can totally change as a result of drugs." Karson has done lectures at MSU's Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and Delta Gamma and Alpha Phi sororities. The organization…

… everyone what could happen to your life if you become addicted to drugs and how even though you may not be using drugs, it still affects you, too." Diane Rothman said, "The danger of drugs is that if you…

… everyone loved him. He came from a wonderful family. I am here to tell his story to show the impact of what doing drugs at such a young age leads to. "I think it's important for people in the Jewish…

… for Tim. He was a wonderful son, and we miss him dearly." @ For more information on the Tim Rothman Organization, contact Jeff Karson at karsonje@gmaiLcom. Senior Leslie Spector of Farmington Hills…

… follows the story of Eva, QUALITY KOSHER catering TURNING MOMENTS INTO MEMORIES. 248-352-7758 LAC 867060 Log on to JNonline.us giveaways • forums • calendars VISIT JNonline.us 54 November 21…

….lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 - REGIONAL TRANSIT 6 pm. Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield celebrates Chanukah and Shabbat. Service November 21 • 2013 7 8 pm. Wayne State University, Hillel of Metro Detroit and Shalom…

….com . YOGA ROCKS PISTONS 10 11 am. Yoga instruction on Detroit Pistons' basketball court at Palace of Auburn Hills led by Caren Paskel of Yoga Shelter. $25 includes $5 donation to Michigan Humane Society…

… Planning department at WSU; state PUBLIC EDUCATION 1 pm. The members of Michigan for Public Education present Elizabeth Bauer, board president of WAY, speaking on "Widening Advancements for Youth: How the…

…Walled Lake Schools invites you to attend our Community Performances WL Northern HS Performing Arts Center to host MICHIGAN PHILHARMONIC "A Phantom, A Witch and A King" Halloween Pops Concert…

…) 351-5140. Much To Do! THURSDAY, NOV. 21 October 25, 2013, 7:30 p.m., WL Northern HS CHILDREN'S BOOK • Featuring the Michigan Philharmonic with music director and conductor Nan Washburn • Special…

… dietitian Barbara Beznos at All Seasons of West Bloomfield seniors residence, 6350 Aldingbrooke Circle Road North. Free. RSVP: www.allseasonswestbloomfield.com or 248- 661-0200. SPARKLE FOR A CAUSE 6 9 pm…

…. The Pink Fund, Found Objects and Schubot Jewellers of Birmingham present a trunk show by jewelry designer Veronica Beard. Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment. At Found Objects, 241 E. Merrill…

… Grand River, Novi. Free. RSVP: events@novijewishcenter.com . Information: 248-790-6075. STORY TIME FOR KIDS 4 pm. Rabbi Aaron Bergman of Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills will kick off…

… Michigan Philharmonic with music director and conductor Nan Washburn. 7 pm. A dinner for unmarried people age 45 and older. At Grape Leaves restaurant in Franklin Plaza, 29181 Northwestern, Southfield. RSVP…

…'chiyah in Oak Park with a dairy/veggie potluck, songs, games and group menorah lighting. Also, a commemoration of World AIDS Day and display panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Information: 248…