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… Israel in its conflict with the Palestinians, the University of Michigan's Central Student Government voted to soundly defeat a contentious divestment resolution in the wee hours of March 26. The…

… government and the Jewish student community feeling threatened in the wake of the divestment drama, the burden falls squarely to the University of Michigan administration to stay on top of anxiety and…

… nationwide reactions from aca- demic institutions and Hillels this year. First, more than 200 university presi- dents and provosts around the country rejected the boycott of Israeli academic institutions…

… adopted by the American Studies Association. In response, they pointed to the importance of free speech and free academic exchange. Second, when University of Michigan freshmen experienced fake Palestinian…

…. Momentous Tally The U-M vote came amid hundreds of students who had jammed the Michigan Union. It followed a long night of discussion wherein SAFE and other student groups backing the resolution stated their…

… case, as did students opposed to the resolution. Most of the opposition had been organized by U-M Hillel, under execu- tive director Tilly Shames' leader- ship, but chose not to identify with a specific…

…, measured utterances toward the briar patch of violating student rights. U-M Hillel isn't in the business of ridiculing defenders of the Palestinian people's push for statehood. SAFE, meanwhile, has pushed an…

… anti-Israel agenda intended to polarize, demean and engender a climate of unrea- soned confrontation, not informed debate. ❑ Guest Column If Not At Hillel, Then Where? S everal incidents have sparked…

… Hillels to include anti-Zionist speakers, Hillel International president/ CEO Eric Fingerhut re-asserted Hillel's Israel guidelines by wel- coming "a diversity of student perspectives on Israel; while…

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… than cave to intimidation from BDS proponents." Tilly Shames, U-M Hillel executive director, said some of the organizations offered to attend the meeting to support the cause, but she felt it was…

… university such as U-M, which has a long, proud history of strong collaboration with Israeli universities, numerous Israeli scholars and professors, an incredibly vibrant Jewish life and an administration…

… Minneapolis, U-M Hillel vice chair, agrees that the recent vote is a step toward an ongoing dialogue between the opposing factions. She and others hope the university administration will take steps to resolve…

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… actively involved in expanding ties with Israel, we must remain vigilant to make sure that our voices, and, most importantly, the voices of our Jewish students are clearly represented." – Hannan Lis…

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… critical to our work. Because, after all, if not at Hillel, then where? ❑ Tilly R. Shames is executive director of University of Michigan Hillel in Ann Arbor. Guest Column BDS Is Anti-Semitism T he…

… controversial divestment resolution that sparked a campus-wide debate failed to win support from the University of Michigan's Central Student Government last week. What was it all about? Boycott, Divestment and…

… sworn in as chancellor in On the cover: Read how the BDS January 1933. movement is affecting students at the Canada's Prime Minister Stephen University of Michigan. ❑ April 3 • 2014 29 …

…-in-the-Home project. Of course, we will support his Jewish life on campus, but we cannot be expected to support his anti-Israel activism as well. In the criticism of Hillel's Israel guidelines, one line is often over…

… at the University of Michigan over a controversial divestment proposal culminated at an emotionally charged six-hour meeting of the Central Student Government (CSG) assembly, where the resolu- tion was…

…, Heidelberg Cement and United Technologies. Supporters alleged that those businesses At one of many strategy sessions, students lis- ten to U-M Hillel chair Michele Freed give her ideas about defeating…

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… religious school renovations. Robin Schwartz I Contributing Writer H Passionate U-M Hillel students worked hard to combat on-campus anti-Israel resolution. T Ronelle Grier I Contributing Writer urmoil…

… undreds of smiling faces — frozen in time — are captured in black-and-white class photos that hang along the walls leading to the library and religious school classrooms at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in…

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… defeated by a 25-9 vote. Endorsed by Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE) and other groups, the resolution asked the university to divest funds from four companies: Caterpillar, General Electric…

… voted down by the Central Student Government (CSG) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, a similar resolution also was defeated at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. While the resolution…

… calling for the creation of an advisory committee to review the university's financial investments by a vote of 17-5. Representatives from Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD) and other local Jewish groups learned…

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… cooperative. "It was a very civil discourse she said. Hillel of Metro Detroit staff mem- bers will be following up with the UM-D administration about two issues: the Friday night meetings, which present a…

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… Cultures and Ethnicities Established in 1948 as the national homeland for the Jewish people, Israel's population includes Jews of every geographic, ethnic, and religious identity. 20% of Israelis are non…

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… spring break, I spent the majority of my time up on a roof, learning how to use a nail gun and a staple hammer. Thirty students from Western Michigan, Grand Valley State, Michigan State and Temple…

…." Dirk Roberts, MSU Hillel director of engage- ment, views ASB trips as meaningful because "they allow students the opportunity to see a culture they don't normally see, and they allow students to help…

… tornadoes in 2013. With the help of 150 dedicated college students from 12 universities, the JDRC helped families restore their homes and return to a sense of normalcy. Last May and early June, a series of…

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… torna- does and violent storms caused damage to many cities in Oklahoma. More than 900,000 cubic yards of debris were left by the storms, and more than 50 people were killed. "Attending an alternative…

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… of Huntington Woods. "I participated in an ASB trip every year of college. These trips make me feel good about myself. I could've chosen to go to Mexico, but I prefer to give back while helping others…

… through their daily emphasis of gratitude," he said. During our week in Oklahoma, we worked to rebuild roofs on two houses. One of my favorite moments was on the last day as we were getting ready to leave…

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… am Jewish and was born and raised in Israel. Many family members and friends questioned my decision to transfer to the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-D), and for some time I did, too. The truth is…

… differences and appreciate our similarities. @ Hava Ylyaguev of West Bloomfield is a senior at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and president of the Jewish Student Organization. …

… shocked yet filled with so much joy and excitement. After a brief conversation with both the JSO adviser/Hillel of Metro Detroit program associate and a JSO board member, I was ecstatic to find I could…

… and Hillel of Metro Detroit. There are stereotypes when it comes to UM-D, such as the anti-Israel activity and hos- tility toward Jews and Israelis. I would be lying if I said I have never felt any…

…, attending this university is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I feel this experience has changed my personal- ity for the better, making me more aware and appreciative of different cultures…

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… people nice to you?" Such questions are not surprising con- sidering the school is located in Dearborn, a city with the highest percentage of Arab Americans outside the Middle East, not to mention that I…

… finally participate in and belong to an organization I can relate to on a campus that sometimes felt very out- side of my comfort zone. That was the day I became an active and proud board member of the JSO…

… lover and supporter of 1881440 Israel, I believe it is important to remember there are two sides to every story and each side has its own definition of "truth." As someone born and raised in a land…

… my friend Joe Mirsky and I had when we said goodbye to our Michigan State University Hillel and Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan Taglit-Birthright Israel group as they entered the airport to fly home…

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… of six days that would change my life, allowing me to learn lessons that could never be acquired from an organized trip. When we woke up the next morning in our hostel in Tel Aviv, Joe and I realized…

… were admittedly a little anxious. However, time and time again, Israelis were more than willing to go out of their way to help us. This was the first lesson I learned during my trip extension: People…

… will go out of their way to help you enjoy your time in Israel. Second, I realized that Israel is not simply a country of Jewish people of all denominations, but it's a home for the Jewish people. When…

… this connection entailed was often hard to put into words, but after hearing testimony after testimony of life-changing events you knew they weren't simply talking about Israel; they were talking about…

… their home. Even though Joe and I didn't always know what we were doing, our six-day extension was one of the most influential trips I will ever go on because of the Israelis' sincerity and love for their…

… me to completely immerse myself in the culture, the history and the pas- sion that exist when living in Israel. Only after my complete experience was over could I truly understand what the people of…

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… city several of us knew little about, as many of us are from outside Michigan. We stayed in the Summer in the City "Collaboratory," a historic home in Southwest Detroit, and sought to embody Summer in…

…CapP Gown ARBOOK Students from Amelia Earhart Elementary School in Southwest Detroit worked with U-M students to pack boxes of food staples at FOCUS: Hope. Ad Deadline: May 9th Spring Break In…

… honor all Jewish students who are graduating this spring from Michigan high schools in our Cap & Gown Yearbook 2014. The Yearbook will be published in our May 22nd issue. 2011 Cap Gown YEARBOOK You can…

… walk into Detroit to find their place in the city and, in turn, find themselves. This was the premise of an Alternative Spring Break we partici- pated in March 2-9 coordinated by the student-run Jewish…

… Detroit Initiative through U-M Hillel and Repair the World. This was the third annual trip after the student group began in 2012, engaging nearly 30 students in a week- long trip in which students live…

…, volun- teer and explore in Detroit. People asked why we were going, often remarking how we were "headed to help Detroit:' But they were wrong. Our days were jampacked with a range of engagements. Each…

… weekday afternoon, we spent time with middle school students from Amelia Earhart School in Southwest Detroit, doing activities ranging from bowling and playing air hockey to taking a tour of the Museum of…

… Contemporary Art to an exhilarating scavenger hunt that can- vassed much of Downtown Detroit. Each weekday morning, we volun- teered at a variety of nonprofit organi- zations, including Focus: HOPE, which…

… provides an average of 44,000 ship- ments per month of food staples, deliv- ering them to people in need. We took a drama class one morning at Matrix Theatre and an art class at Arts and Scraps on another…

… boundaries. I would hope Humanistic Jews would pick the Sabbath as something meaningful to them:" Rabbi Joshua Bennett of Temple Israel, a Reform congregation, is presi- dent of the Michigan Board of Rabbis…

… training will benefit the organization. Applications are available online at www.specshoward.edu/mibusiness. WSU Student Wins Hillel Scholarship Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD) awarded its annual $500…

…. He said he was perplexed that the issue was brought up at the Michigan Board of Rabbis meeting. "It doesn't seem that we want to be questioning each other's synagogue practices:' he said, "especially…

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… Direnfeld Family Scholarship to Wayne State University student Manuel Cohen of Southfield. Cohen is a sopho- more studying biology and is active in the WSU Jewish Student Organization. Manuel Cohen "My…

… rabbis or synagogues. "We operate out of a different value system, and we make decisions that express our integrity just as we hope that they do:' he said. The values of Humanistic Judaism are not derived…

… from Jewish tradition but from cultural attachment, he said. "What Jewish customs we retain are in the service of our Humanistic values, not the other way around. My ethical decision-making is not based…

… on ask- ing, 'Is it Jewish?' "My sole responsibility lies with the family of the deceased and what they desire. I do Saturday morning funerals because people want Saturday morn- ing funerals. As a…

… and thought holding such services on the Sabbath was a line that would be better not crossed. "Shabbat is the greatest gift of the Jewish people to the world:' said Kolton, who now works independently…

… of Media Arts in Southfield is making $125,000 in scholarships available, at $5,000 per student, to those seeking training in its technology-driven courses includ- ing broadcast media arts, graphic…

… situations. Credit must also be given to Tilly Shames, the director of U-M Hillel, who brought the student leaders together to create a unified plan of action. Congratulations to all on a job well done…

…-M's Jewish community and their allies in their defeat of the divestment resolution at U-M. While Tilly Shames, Hillel executive director, calls for "respectful dialogue and meaningful unifying work:' it…

… Activists In Defeating U-M BDS Ploy On Tuesday, March 25, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) move- ment against Israel experienced a defeat when the Central Student Government at the University of…

… clearly vocal- ized their fears. Their decision to vote by secret ballot — they voted 25-9 to reject the resolution — is likely an indi- cation of the intimidating atmosphere. The university's response to…

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… Michigan strongly rejected a resolution that would have supported the divestment from certain companies doing business with Israel. The proceedings were telecast, enabling one to hear and see speakers for…

…. Unfortunately, this is probably not the last we will see of such resolutions and other hostile anti-Israel events; but the Jewish students and their sup- porters on campus and in the com- munity will be much…

… better prepared to respond effectively. Margot Gardner Bloomfield Hills Reports Of Intimidation At U-M Must Be Addressed Watching the proceedings of the U-M Central Student Government (CSG) on March 25…

…, it became clear that the envi- ronment on this campus should be of concern for our Jewish community. At a previous meeting, SAFE (Students Allied for Freedom and Equality), a pro-Palestinian group, pre…

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…/Facts Established in 1948 as the national homeland for the Jewish people, Israel's population includes Jews of every geographic, ethnic, and religious identity. 20% of Israelis are non-Jews. All Israelis enjoy…

… equal rights. Israel is a melting pot, with diverse groups contributing to Israel's rich culture and traditions. • Israel is a dynamic democracy with citizens of diverse Christian Population In The…

… Middle East Israel is the only Middle Eastern country where the Christian population is thriving instead of disappearing. Between 1948 and 2011 Israel's Christians grew fourfold, from 34,000 to 154…

…,000. political and religious beliefs. Israel is home to World Religions people from over 70 countries. • Israeli-Arabs, Israel's largest minority, are active in all facets of life. Islam: 1.6 billion people…

… million people population is growing. Judaism: 14 million people • Women are vital in governing, developing, and about 1 /625 ( 1 /6 of 1 protecting the nation. Golda Meir became Israel's percent) the…

… size of the prime minister in 1969, the third elected female Arab world 370 million Middle 67 Roman Catholic • Israel stands at the forefront of LGBT issues, 49 Islamic prohibiting workplace…

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… four to eight. "We saw an increase of anti- Semitic incidents on university campuses," says Heidi Budaj, ADL Michigan regional director. "The particular Heidi Budaj incidents reported from colleges were…

… School • AMEINU • American Technion Society — Detroit Chapter • BBYO Bnei Akiva • Congregation Shaarey Zedek • Detroit Jewish News • Frankel Jewish Academy • Friends of the IDF — Michigan Region Clara…

… • ORT America - Michigan Region • Johnny Pomodoro's • StandWithUs — Michigan 20 April 10 • 2014 he total number of anti- Semitic incidents in the United States fell by 19 percent in 2013, continuing a…

… reported in 41 states and the District of Columbia. Although the number of anti- Semitic incidents in the U.S. decreased in 2013, ADL reported that anti-Semitic incidents in Michigan doubled in 2013 from…

…metro Tracking Hate Anti-Semitic incidents decline nationwide, increase in Michigan. T YOM HAZIKARON ISRAEL'S NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY We Join Together to Remember Those Who Have Fallen So That…

… decade-long downward slide and marking one of the lowest levels of incidents reported by the Anti- Defamation League since it started keeping records in 1979. ADL's annual Audit of Anti- Semitic Incidents…

… occur, saw anti-Semitic activity involving the use of a swastika, Budaj says. "I believe the uptick can be traced in some cases to unemployment rates and economic uncertainty coupled with some individuals…

… May by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who spoke at a Detroit church telling the audience, which included a U.S. congressman and other public officials, that the "satanic Jews" and the…

… "synagogue of Satan" control America's government and other sectors. The report noted a significant increase in violent anti-Semitic assaults: a total of 31 anti-Semitic assaults on Jewish individuals or those…

… Hillel, fellowships at the University of Michigan, Brandeis University in Massachusetts and the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, and a fund for research on children with disabilities at the Myers…

… years ago. The Franklin businessman and philan- thropist is a revered champion and sup- porter of Jewish education. His contri- butions include the Mandell L. Berman Center at University of Michigan…

…metro >> on the cover Into The Future Mandell and Madeleine Berman to fund renovations of Shaarey Zedek library and religious school. Robin Schwartz I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1…

… firm Neumann/Smith Architecture drew up the plans; work is expected to be complete before classes resume in September. "Education is [Mr. Berman's] passion," CSZ president Mary Knoll of Bloomfield…

… Township said. "He has that twinkle in his eye and an excitement about making our synagogue as vibrant as it can be:' Back in November, the synagogue held a special Shabbat celebration in honor of Berman…

…'s 96th birthday, and news of the gift was quietly shared with congregants. A lifelong CSZ member, Mandell "Bill" Berman helped oversee the original design and construction of the building more than 50…

…-JDC-Brookdale Institute in Israel. "We are overwhelmed by the con- tinued kindness and generosity of Bill Berman," added CSZ Rabbi Joseph Krakoff. "Bill is a visionary who throughout his life- time has been deeply devoted…

… to realizing the best in Jewish educa- tion at every level. This wonderful gift will give Shaarey Zedek the opportunity to mold a state-of-the-art, mod- Rabbi Krakoff ern, vibrant and excit- ing multi…

… best technology has to offer." A 'Learning Lab' CSZ Rabbi Aaron Starr, the synagogue's director of education and youth, says the newly renovated religious school will be transformed into a learning lab…

… based 12 April 3 • 2014 19 I ir II nom . MO MINIM WM C MI. t_ 1 111 t .11s9 f 19, 1! 9 ,111 , 11 II! ,r hr ■ II „ I. Rendering of a renovated hallway in the religious school wing on experiential…

…, contact Barbara Moretsky at standwithusmichigan@gmail. com or (248) 325-5306. Connecting College Students With Opportunities In Detroit D360 is a collaborative event with University of Michigan Hillel…

…, Hillel of kbrowett@renmedia.us Metro Detroit and NEXTGen Detroit for college students to connect and engage with young professionals and learn how they can pursue their passion in Detroit. The event will…

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… National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section, through funding from Jewish Women's Foundation. For information, call the NCJW/Greater Detroit office, (248) 355-3300, ext. 0. Keith Farber Sales…

… Mosseri Detroit Jewish News Foundation Fellow T he title of the Jewish News article was: "Brotherhood or Chaos! The National Conference of Christians and Jews held from Feb. 20-26, 1944." The NCCJ was…

… founded in 1927 in response to the growth of anti-Catholic sentiments during that era. It expanded its work to include all issues of social justice — including anti-Semitism — in 1934. Ten years later, a…

… team of "goodwill speakers" assembled by the NCCJ held meetings in Metropolitan Detroit, and the Jewish News was there to cover several of the events. The speakers were sponsored by the Detroit Round…

… Table of Catholic, Jews and Protestants. One venue for their lectures was in Ann Arbor. For this meeting, the Detroit Round Table prepared a slide lecture titled: "Getting Acquainted with Jewish Neighbors…

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… Society of Michigan. She chaired the JCC Maccabi Games held in Detroit in 1990. Linda's concern for those less fortu- nate extended to the wider community. Her causes included leadership roles in Muscular…

… people, Linda stepped in to provide direction and funds for an existing group, Michigan Jewish AIDS Coalition. Edwina Davis, who she hired as executive director of MJAC in the late 1990s, became another…

… degree at Wayne State University. Teaching was a typical career path for girls back then although she most enjoyed and excelled at math. On a "balance sheet" of her life that Linda prepared during her…

… also shared her enormous skills with American Women for Bar-Ilan University, Hillel Day School, Sinai Hospital Guild, the Melton g Advisory Committee (as Linda Lee chair) and the Jewish Historical…

…obituaries A True Heart Of Gold Esther Allweiss Ingber Contributing Writer I aring and well-organized, Linda Lee, a community volunteer extraordinaire, was known for tracking the birthdays and…

… anniversaries of countless people. This thoughtfulness helps illustrate why so many claimed Linda, Detroit's own "Super Girl:' as a best friend and why some 800 people packed her funeral service April 1 at Ira…

… Kaufman Chapel in Southfield. Four weeks after receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Linda Lee, 69, of West Bloomfield died on March 31, 2014. Linda — whom First Lady Barbara Bush honored with United…

… Way's presti- gious Heart of Gold award in 1991 — vol- unteered 30-50 hours a week. "If she saw a need, she just did it:' said her friend, Susie Citrin. "She was humble and not looking for accolades…

…:' Linda was primarily associated with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, its member agencies and divi- sions. Among her many accomplish- ments, she served as the first woman president since…

… World War II of the Jewish Community Center in 1990-92 and provided leadership in organizing a networking/support group for Jewish gay individuals and their families. Activities to promote human rights…