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… emissaries, divid- ing their community service between Federation and the Hillel Foundation campuses. Eviatar will work at Hillel of Metro Detroit, dividing his time between campuses at Wayne State University…

…, Oakland University, Oakland Community College, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Lawrence Technical University and University of Detroit Mercy. Liraz will be based on the University of Michigan campus…

… be beshert (meant to be). The intertwining paths, the close ties, the circles of friends and fam- ily that have brought Eviatar Baksis and Liraz Cohen back to Michigan to serve together as Israeli…

… JAFI (Jewish Agency for Israel) to Tamarack Camps. From Migdal HaEmek, Eviatar grew up in the heart of the Michigan Partnership2Gether region of the Central Galilee in Israel. Liraz hails from Kfar…

… Detroit Teen Missions. Returning to Michigan now for his sixth visit and fourth summer at Tamarack Camps, Eviatar needs no introduction to the hundreds of Jewish Detroiters whose hearts he already has won…

… community to serve as shlichim (Israeli ambassadors) originat- ed from conversations between Miriam Starkman, executive director at Hillel Metro Detroit, and Amy Neistein, direc- tor of Federation's Israel…

… staff member:' According to Tilly Shames, executive director of Hillel Foundation-U of M, "Having an Israel Fellow on our campus has been critical to recruiting students for Taglit Birthright Israel trips…

… Michigan Jewish community, Tamarack Camps and Federation pro- gram alumni," Shames says. "Whenever we tell a counselor from Camp Tamarack that Liraz is working at our Hillel, their eyes widen, they usually…

… many friends here (especially Liraz), I can say with cer- tainty that this circle embraces the story of our partnership between the Central Galilee and Michigan, always growing stronger together. "The…

… enclosures are free to access daily. Rental space available. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI www.msu.edu Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of…

… needs. As a public, research-intensive, land grant university, funded in part by the state of Michigan, our mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives. THE TUTORING CENTER- BIRMINGHAM 765 E…

… offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the…

… environment steeped in Jewish law and tradition (Halachah), Zionism and the values of the United States of America. HILLEL DAY SCHOOL 32200 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 851-3220 Hillel Day…

… through innovative teaching and technology. At Hillel, ethics and values are seamlessly incorporated into students' lives. Hillel offers exceptional academics and a deep knowledge of Jewish values. Mind and…

… graduate schools, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan's public universities. Its students represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries…

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…JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 592-5263 www.frankelja.org Frankel Jewish Academy is Michigan's premier Jewish…

… School of Metropolitan Detroit is an academic community open and welcoming to children from every Jewish affiliation in early childhood through eighth grade. Children learn to question, analyze, problem…

… stairwell in the morning, all still wearing our sleeping clothes. Life Goes On Tilly Shames, executive director, U-M Hillel, Jerusalem I am in Jerusalem with a group of Hillel professionals studying at the…

… here. The streets and restaurants are still packed, and the Taglit Birthright Israel buses are everywhere. There is a great deal of comfort and checking in with one another in our Hillel group, and check…

… home. While I am grateful for the opportunity to understand this side of Israel, I am also grateful that I will have the luxury to return to Michigan and not worry about the next time I will hear a siren…

… Noah Zucker for a program where we teach English to third-, fourth- and fifth-graders as a pilot program for the eleventh month of pub- lic education in Israel. [Ten others from Michigan are part of the…

…metro >> Detroiters in Israel Israel Solidarity from page 9 Ariel Hermon/Ministry of Defense/Flash 90 our weekend trips have been canceled. When a siren sounds, we also have to crowd into a…

… Shalom Hartman Institute, which has been an ideal and cathartic environment to process this past month in Israel: the kidnapping and killing of three Israeli boys, the mur- der of a Palestinian boy and now…

…, 21, West Bloomfield, Mizra We are staying in Mizra [close to Nazareth, in Detroit's Partnership2Gether region of the Central Galilee], which is thank- fully out of range of all the rockets. I am here…

… program.] Because of our safe place, I personally have not been too scared. At school, we had to do a missile attack drill where we lined up our students and took them to a shelter, and that was a pretty…

… morning, the principal starts the 10 July 17 • 2014 U-M Hillel students/alums gather in Jerusalem: Jessica Curhan, Josh Belinky, Lauren Rouff, Leah Sternberg, Tilly Shames and Jonathan Cohn. day with a…

… morning meeting and usually brings up the situation and says how we should all be hoping for the safe return of the soldiers as many of the students have parents or siblings in the army. One time we also…

… he played for the University of Michigan. It's also the number of beds still needed for participants in the JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest. The event, to be held in Detroit Aug. 17-22, brings together…

… some classical selections. Free. Information: 249-691-7480. ROCK WALL CLIMBING 2 pm. Hillel of Metro Detroit invites young adults to test their climbing skills. At Planet Rock, 1103 W. 13 Mile Road…

… inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Much To Do! FRIDAY, JULY 4 HOLIDAY PARADE 9:45 am. Ride on Cong. Beth Shalom's Gan Children's Train in the Huntington Woods Fourth of July Parade. Meet at…

… 1990's when every business realized it needed to get a website? Now, twenty years later businesses are realizing they need to '` p` exploit the power of Social /0 Media Marketing. Let us IISOloAirk help…

…, Madison Heights. $12. RSVP by July10: hillel@ wayne.edu or 313-577-3459. MONDAY, JULY 14 BEAUMONT BENEFIT Web Design I Social Media Marketing I SEO I IT Solutions Call Jason Miller at Access Computer…

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…' FILM 1 pm. The Ruth Kent Video Series, part of Jewish Senior Life's Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, pres- ents the film The Lady in Number 6 about the world's oldest pianist and holocaust…

…/NT./VG wLuNESDAY, JULY 16 JAZZ & BLUES 6:30 p.m. Vocalist Shahida Nurullah performs at Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. $5 ($3 for Friends of the Southfield Public Library members). Children…

… Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News F orty-eight is the atomic num- ber of cadmium, the num- ber of prophets cited in the Tanach and the number that appeared on Gerald Ford's football jersey when…

… kosher and are shomer Shabbat. To date, 607 beds have been found for the 648 athletes/artists registered for the 2014 JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest. Of the remaining 41 still needed, eight must be kosher…

… will speak on "The Future of Oncology: New Developments in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment." The former dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Lichter also served as director of the…

… Murkis performs at the Oak Park JCC. FRIDAY, JULY 18 SHABBAT DINNER 6:30 pm. Hillel of Metro Detroit sponsors evening for young adults at Oak Park JCC. $8 prepaid. RSVP by July 17: hillel@wayne.edu or…

…>> calendar Much To Do! which has been lovingly brought to life by her family, friends and Thrivers in her memory, will inspire cancer survivors to look forward with hope and strength:' "Of all the…

…. When we gathered to help Gail Kaplan complete her mural, each one of us had an opportunity to create a square for the border. "In addition, we were able to complete another square to take home to…

… remember Patti. Mine has found a home on my dresser, and I cherish it, as I did Patti. I had the honor of completing the doves that are prominent in the mural. When I look at the fin- ished piece, I see…

… those doves fly- ing up to the sky and hope that Patti can see them, too." Patti's sons Michael and Stuart said, "We are so honored that Cancer Thrivers included us in the making of this beautiful mural…

… in memory of our mother. She would love and appreciate this mural, coming from her `third baby, the Cancer Thrivers. We enjoyed participating in the project, meeting some of our mother's friends and…

… radiation therapy section of the National Cancer Institute's Radiation Oncology branch. Tickets for the program are $36 each and may be purchased by contacting Tracy Agranove at (248) 432-5467 or tagranove…

…@ jccdet.org. She can also answer questions about how to become a patron of the event. Reservations are requested by July 14. For information about the Cancer Thrivers, contact Michelle Passon at (248) 895…

…- 2664, smp1543@comcast.net or Sandy Schwartz, (248) 851-4616, sandyrschwartz@gmail.com . ❑ WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 SUNDAY, JULY 20 U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES 50-PLUS SINGLES 7 pm. The non-partisan League of…

… 14 games:' The company's leadership team has local roots. Rubin grew up in Huntington Woods, attended Hillel Day School, Berkley High School and the University of Denver. Krugel attended Southfield…

… Lathrup High School and the University of Michigan. An Dolgin, 33, the company's director of business development, also a U-M grad, is the son-in-law of Rabbi Harold Loss of Temple Israel. "We all have a…

… passion and love for the state of Michigan:' Rubin says. "We're happy to be here, helping grow the economy and the tech sector:' This year, Beyond Gaming moved up Woodward from Royal Oak to Birmingham to…

… School of Adult Jewish Learning is an excit- ing approach to Jewish learning. Developed at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, adult learners from all backgrounds explore classic Jewish sources in an…

…business & professional Game On! Get A Taste Of Melton Jewish-owned online gaming company primed for more growth. Free "sample" classes begin in August at Federation. Allan Nahajewski…

… Contributing Writer I abe Rubin is driven. At a moment's notice, he'll drop down and do 40 pushups to the tune of "Eye of the Tiger" on his laptop — and that's while he's at work. Rubin, 34, is CEO of Beyond…

… larger offices. F G 30 July 10 • 2014 JN On the balcony of their new office overlooking Woodward in Birmingham are Beyond Gaming CEO Gabe Rubin (front) and team members (from left) Dave Carson, Carl…

… Clendenin, Noah Krugel, Ari Dolgin and Dan Nelder. "There are a lot of great things going on in the company:' Rubin says. "Our new space creates a whole new atmo- sphere and work environment for us. People…

…:' Beyond Gaming currently has six employees. "We consider ourselves the pioneers of this industry, but many companies have gotten into this space," Rubin says. "We relate to the David and Goliath story. One…

… of our competitors is [British billionaire business magnate] Sir Richard Branson. He was involved in a company where he licensed the Virgin name. That company raised more than $50 million but is now…

… infestations, but also to 200 apartment communities prevent them. throughout southeast Michigan, "Many of our clients have us in addition to the countless single- come out on a quarterly or semi- family homes…

…, grew up in Oak , picked them up and taken them Park and went to Berkley High ...0*-* home from restaurants or other School. After graduating from public places." Michigan State University, he Whether you…

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… live in a single- moved back to the Detroit area family home or a multi-family to take a position with the Hillel dwelling, Pest Arrest has the Foundation, where he stayed for experience, the…

… well aware of the fact who lives with his wife, Katey, that we are in someone's home, The crew at Pest Arrest and 1-year-old daughter Aviva the place most precious to in Berkley. The family belongs them…

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…MACCABEES et 4- ~wit "David has been with me every step of the way with Eloise says Nelson, who went to Hillel Day School and the University of Michigan. The two met at Camp Walden. "I met Sanford…

… when I was 12:' says Weintraub, 26, single and a Birmingham resident. "I majored in business management at Michigan State University and planned to go to California after graduation to look into the film…

… development. "With this film, I hope audiences see the importance of a family rec- ognizing a problem and dealing with it:' says Weintraub, who belongs to Temple Israel and has gone on a teen mission to Israel…

…. "Although we're making a scary movie, I want people to enjoy it. "I'm very proud of what we're doing. It's taken a lot of persistence, and I'm lucky to be a part of what Sanford and his father are doing…

…." While plans include giving the film a presence at the Toronto International Film Festival as arrangements are With this film, I hope audiences see the A importance of a family recognizing a problem and…

… dealing with it." and, within a few years, had earned the respect of established Internet developers. By his late teens, he had co-developed and sold the popu- lar online forum and community Reddit. "That…

… start-up culture that he saw, it seems to me, as a machine for mak- ing money." Aaron's growing activism led to efforts to increase the free online availability of court records and medical and scientific…

… research. For the latter project, he downloaded an enormous number of articles through MIT's network from the academic database JSTOR with the intention of spotlighting the private, for-profit control of…

… publicly funded and created information. Although the U.S. Attorney con- ceded that Swartz had no plans to profit from the mass download, he resolved to send a message and filed charges of wire fraud…

…, computer fraud, theft of information from a computer and recklessly damaging a computer. And so began Swartz's two-year nightmare. "He was certainly willing to put himself on the line:' says Knappenberger…