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…36 | AUGUST 19 • 2021 EDUCATION T he Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University and the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan (HCAM) wel- comed three new…

… sciences with a minor in reli- gious studies in 2020 from the University of Missouri. He will be working to bring innovative, creative initia- tives to MSU Hillel’s program- ming and engagement with a…

… honor the memory of her father, Lester. In 2008, MSU Hillel expanded, renaming the center to honor her father and mother, Lester and Jewell Morris. “I am looking forward to working with Patti as she…

… list of MSU Hillel’s board, visit msuhillel.org/ boardofdirectors. New Faces at MSU Hillel Nicki Borovsky JN STAFF Maya Rosen Joshua Rudman Patti Morris Phillips Y O U R M O M E N T T H I…

… and programming, and supervision of student leadership boards at satellite campuses. Maya Rosen from Birmingham is a 2021 MSU graduate with a B.S. in psychology. She will focus on student…

… engage- ment and pro- gramming, social media development and MSU Hillel’s premier volunteer pro- gram, Destination Lansing. Joshua Rudman is from St. Louis, Mo. He received his B.S. in animal…

… focus on upper-year student recruitment, athletics and alter- native breaks. Patti Morris Phillips has been named president of the board of directors, replacing Stuart Sklar. A leader in the…

… Jewish community for more than 40 years, Phillips’ roots with MSU run deep. In 1999, she became involved with MSU Hillel when the Federation began working to reimagine MSU Hillel with a new facility…

… and a capital cam- paign. Recognizing that Jewish students at MSU deserved a warm and welcoming place to call their own, she and her family made the lead capital gift naming the Hillel center to…

… takes over the presidency for the next two years — she is extreme- ly qualified and experienced as a community leader, ” said Executive Director Cindy Hughey. “MSU Hillel and HCAM are sure to…

… director of University of Michigan Hillel. Freshmen Retreat: Michigan Hillel’s Freshmen Retreat included small, rotating groups of freshmen tie-dyeing their new Hillel T-shirts outside of Hillel. U…

…AUGUST 26 • 2021 | 29 to offering in-person Shabbat dinners in tents outside of Hillel, we will continue to support meals in students’ homes and smaller gatherings around campus, catered by…

… Hillel builds community. We know that we’ll be keeping not only these new approaches but also the spirit of innovation that helped us remain successful all year. @ Tilly Shemer is the executive…

… Hillel or cooked by our students themselves. This is a particularly perfect fit for our upperclassmen students who are in their own homes and benefit long term from gaining experience and…

… kitchens, • And inviting local food trucks to our Hillel parking lot to bring Ann Arbor directly to our students. As an organization that positions itself as the primary Jewish community builder on…

… campus, this past year’s limitations were challenging. However, the disruption of COVID encouraged us to lean even further into innovation and experimentation, allowing us to reimagine how our…

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…32 | AUGUST 26 • 2021 I f you’re a student on campus at Michigan State in East Lansing or at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, you can still attend religious services and get a holiday…

… (Reform). Both services and meals are free of charge to MSU students. Meals are $25 for parents, family and/or commu- nity members. RSVP at https:// www.msuhillel.org. University of Michigan also offers…

… meal. At Michigan State, Hillel offers in-person meals for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as well as vir- tual service options through Congregation Shaarey Zedek (Conservative) and Temple Israel…

…. Occasionally, instructors require a written note confirming participation or more explanation about reli- gious needs. If that’s the case, the folks at Hillel are willing to help. @ COURTESY OF U-M HILLEL…

…14 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 New Heads of Schools on the Block Hillel and Farber, under new leadership during a tumultuous year, plan to hold in-person instruction. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER W ith COVID…

… still jeopardizing the classroom for the upcoming school year, two local Jewish day schools have new leadership to help guide them through these unprecedented times. As of press time, both Hillel Day…

…. Originally scheduled to arrive in Michigan in June, Katz had to change his plans due to the coronavirus pandemic. He officially arrived in the Metro Detroit area at the end of July. His family will join…

… him at the end of the next school year after his youngest son finishes high school in Pennsylvania. “There are dozens of reasons that attract- ed me to Hillel. Hillel is a national leader among…

… instruc- tion takes place in-person or remotely. ” Katz attended Penn State University for his undergraduate studies and received his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. He was a…

… member of the Prizmah YOU Lead Program and the Harvard University/AVI Chai Principals’ Center, which are Jewish leadership devel- opmental programs that help school profes- sionals improve their…

… School and Farber Hebrew Day School are planning to re-open their physical buildings to all stu- dents this academic year, while preparing for all-virtual backup options. DR. DARIN KATZ, HILLEL DAY…

…. 6 that Dr. Darin Katz would serve as the next head of school. He replaced interim Head of School Naty Katz (no direct relation) in July. “I have a mix of emotions, as you would expect, ” Darin…

… Katz told the JN. “I’ m a bit nervous, but very, very excited and confident that we can meet the expectations of stu- dents and parents and provide an outstand- ing education, regardless of whether…

… Wayne State University, Oakland University, Oakland Community College, Lawrence Technological University, University of Detroit Mercy and University of Michigan-Dearborn. “This social worker will…

… Jewish college- age students in Metro Detroit. JFS, in partnership with Hillel of Metro Detroit, will hire a social worker who will interact with students across Hillel’s campus locations, including…

… campus mental health clinics. “Not only is JFS filling this gap in service, but, in partnership with Hillel of Metro Detroit, we are also providing culturally competent counseling at a time when…

… SPOTLIGHT The Yachad (7th/8th grade) community at Hillel Day School will come together at the school’s first Yachad retreat during the first week of school. Yachad students and teachers will spend the…

… night at Tamarack connecting, setting expectations, deepening relationships and launching the new school together. This connects to Hillel’s Core Values of K’lal Yisrael because the experience will…

… Alexander Ben Ami; many loving nieces and neph- ews. Mrs. Weiss was the beloved wife of the late Walter Weiss. Interment was at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Florida. Contributions may be made to…

… call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at smanello@ thejewishnews.com. Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit has received almost $1 million in grants from the…

… Jewish Fund to support the agency’s older adult and mental health services. The gift of $780,000 over the next three years will go toward providing home care and transportation services so older…

… adults living on a limited income can access services that support their daily functioning and improve their quality of life. “We are honored to have this continued support from the Jewish Fund…

…,” said Yuliya Gaydayenko, chief program officer, Older Adult Services. “It allows us to serve the most vulnerable members of our older adult community, helping them age in place with dignity.” The…

… fundraiser. A portion of all sales for kosher apple cakes, honey cakes, and decorated cookies support Michigan Hillel's student-led programs. Pre-order by 9/16. Orders begin shipping 9/14. michiganhillel…

… university communities across the country. Although antisemitism is a hard topic to approach, Hillel of Metro Detroit is fortunate to work with faculty and administration who are understanding…

…I n my four years on the program staff of Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD), I have seen and heard about an increase of antisemitic incidents on our six campuses. This is consistent with…

… and Inclusion at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. While the email was intended to acknowledge Arab American Heritage Month, it missed the mark of inclusion when it clearly…

… University of Detroit Mercy leads to learning for those involved. Olivia Berlin University of Detroit Mercy Dental School 42 | AUGUST 18 • 2022 START YOUR SOMEDAY AT OCC SCAN ME You’ve Heard Of OCC…

…, compassionate and listen to the needs of our campus communities. An example took place this past spring when an email with an article that mentioned the intifada was sent out by the Office of Diversity…

… delegitimized other minority groups. The email was reported to HMD and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC/AJC) by a student who was upset and uncomfortable with the distribution of this article…

…. The student felt like he couldn’t tackle this incident on his own and was nervous to speak up because many of his teachers were of Arab descent. HMD values the relationships we have with our…

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…. Prior to moving to its current location in 1978, the congregation met in different homes and, at one time, shared a building with the University of Michigan Hillel Foundation. Among the longest…

… Holidays in the home of Osias Zwerdling. For the next 40 years, Zwerdling served as president of the con- gregation. Over the course of that time, Beth Israel functioned as the sole Jewish congregation…

… congregation made do without one off and on, sustained by a spirit of vol- unteerism. Beth Israel was one of the first Conser- vative congregations in Southeast Michi- gan to become an egalitarian congregation…

… Rabbi Nadav Caine A view of Beth Israel Congregation SYNAGOGUE SPOTLIGHT …

… on the horizon, universities across the country are preparing for a fall semester the likes of which no one has ever seen. Michigan universities with notable Jewish presences, such as the…

… University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Oakland University and Wayne State University, are all taking similar precautions against COVID-19. For U-M, classes will be delivered in a variety of…

… University COURTESY OF OAKLAND UNIVERSITY University of Michigan COURTESY OF ISTOCK LINKEDIN Jules Levy Jews in the D back to school …

… remotely may choose to remain at home. Sarah Pomerantz, an incoming junior and the chair of U-M Hillel’ s governing board, is interested in what professors are expecting out of their students in these…

… required in public as well as 6-foot social distancing between residents. For Michigan State, about half of classes will be online, a quarter of classes will be in hybrid mode of instruction, and the…

… punches. “I think it’ s going to be really tough to make this a fun year, ” she said. “But my goal going into it is to really make the best of it, get a lot of fresh- men involved in Hillel and keep…

… formats including in-person, remote and a hybrid mix of both. In an Aug. 6 email to U-M alumni and donors, university President Mark Schlissel wrote that “about 70 percent of credit hours for…

…22 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Campus Challenges Michigan colleges, and their Jewish student organizations, navigate an unusual fall semester. DANNY SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER W ith a new school year…

… to answering self-screening questions online, campus community mem- bers are asked to take the Honor Pledge, which is designed to limit the spread of infection through the use of facial coverings…

…, social distancing and practice of other infec- tion-prevention behaviors. Wayne State’ s campus must also take a daily campus screener, which must be com- pleted every day, beginning 48 hours before one…

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…30 | AUGUST 26 • 2021 O n Friday, Aug. 6, the Wayne State University Jewish Medical Student Association (WSU JMSA) got together for Shabbat dinner with Hillel of Metro Detroit. After a long…

…:12 PM 8/16/21 2:12 PM For more information visit www.emich.edu/jewish-studies or email jewish.studies@emich.edu T e Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies of ers classes in Jewish…

… this upcoming school year. @ Samantha Cohen is a second-year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. The JMSA Shabbat Dinner on the roof of the Scott Building in Detroit…

… year of vir- tual learning, I, alongside my co-president Daniel Lenchner, felt that it was especially important to con- nect the Jewish medical stu- dents when the new class of first-year medical…

… students arrived on campus. We all felt that it was key for us to establish a sense of commu- nity and social support, after spending our first year in medical school lacking these outlets. Many…

… into the WSU JMSA community. The dinner was on the rooftop of the Scott Building in Midtown Detroit, and we were able to enjoy the beau- tiful skyline view of the city where we live, study and…

… play. The best part of the evening was being able to socialize with friends and safely spend time with each other in person. The Shabbat dinner is just the first event we will offer the WSU JMSA…

…. COURTESY WAYNE STATE WSU Jewish Medical Student Association joins Hillel for community meal. Rooftop Shabbat Samantha Cohen } jewish@edu writer for college students by college students Virtual…

… to ensure delivery of your High Holy Day gift bag. We are grateful to a friend of the Brown Center who has generously underwritten this event. Sunday, September 12 at 11 a.m. Zoom link and…

… ground- breaking project, Jewish Life and Language in Southeast Michigan. We are responsible for a lecture series, which, over the years, has brought students and community members together to sample…

… with MSU Hillel or spending my time brain- storming camp programs. ” These opportunities, Yashinsky explains, felt more exciting than most of the work she was doing in the classroom as she studied…

… Jewish Academy says the “aha” moment came during her years at Michigan State University, when she realized that working with the Jewish community was a career path she could easily pursue. “It took…

…46 | AUGUST 11 • 2022 NEXT DOR J ackie Yashinsky always knew she wanted to work with the Jewish com- munity, but the question was how. The associate director of the annual campaign at Frankel…

… me a little bit of time to realize that people do this for a living, ” she says of the field she’s currently in. “I real- ized I was spending all of my time focused on programming in my involvement…

… CAREER IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Now in her role at Frankel, Yashinsky, 33, of Huntington Woods, manages the annu- al campaign by helping with fundraising, galas and crowdfunding. The other half of her…

… high school experience had on them, ” she says of Frankel. “Especially the oldest alumni who helped to really build the school. ” Yashinsky, who began her role in March, says it was a natural comple…

…- ment for her interests. “I’ve always been impressed by what Frankel Jewish Academy has done,” she explains, “and I wanted to be a part of it. I saw this role, and it seemed like a good fit.” Yet this…

… isn’t Yashinsky’s first foray into Jewish life in Metro Detroit. She previously worked as director of teen programs at Tamarack Camps’ she remained with the organization for six-and-a-half years and…

… created important summer programming for teens. She also helped organize teen missions to Israel in conjunction with the camp. Before that, Yashinsky worked at the Frankel’s associate director of the…

… Yashinsky VOICE OF A NEW GENERATION …

… State University, where he met his wife at a gath- ering hosted by the Hillel chapter. While working part time at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Kowalsky was asked to display his carvings as a…

… travel- ing to visit family in Israel so yads can be presented in person to the boys descending from his daughter, one of three Kowalsky children raised in Michigan. The youngest great-grandson about to…

… most of their 58 years together. Now, Kowalsky shares what he considers some important artistic lasts in his life that also reach beyond family milestones and into religious observation. The retired…

… to use and show during congregational celebrations of each one’s bar mitzvah. Anticipating possible times when he might not be present as each is called to read Torah, the couple soon will be…

… youngster’s birth date. “My wife and I are both interested in Judaic art, ” said Kowalsky, whose home-dis- played collection includes a papercut of Jerusalem, lithograph of a shofar and sever- al versions…

… of the Birkat HaBayit (Blessing for the Home). “My wife has done beautiful needlepoint, and she is the backbone for making tallis and tefillin bags as well as challah covers for our children…

…. ” Kowalsky’s interest in art began when he was a student at Guest Elementary School in Detroit. After modeling objects out of clay, he turned to soap carvings and kept up with that into attendance at Wayne…

… component in a series showcasing imaginative projects created by employees. In addition to his miniature replicas of animals, he sculpted hearts planned for his then wife-to-be. “Ten years ago, we started…

… students’ return, Hillel has also revamped its virtual learning, in case of a shutdown, and also provides par- ents a choice to keep their students enrolled in virtual learning if they are not ready to…

… for Hillel also include the wear- ing of masks, physical distancing in class by keeping small class sizes and spreading out desks, daily screening for parents and faculty, daily cleaning and more. “I…

…. The Levisohns will relocate to Michigan at the end of the 2020-2021 aca- demic year. Throughout his younger years, Levisohn attended Jewish day schools from kindergar- ten all the way to his senior…

… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 15 of remarkable, ” Katz said. “I knew it was happening but seeing it in person is a totally different experience. When I walked around the building, I saw what we had been…

… plan- ning on doing for months. ” As for Hillel’ s reopening plan for this fall, it plans to welcome back all students for in-person instruction. In addition to the pre- cautions it has taken for the…

… hundreds, if not thousands, of hours on every aspect of our path to reopening, ” Katz said. “We have the blessing of a large building with flexible spaces that allows us to bring all students back to…

… campus safely five days a week this year. We have left no stone unturned and will employ the most stringent of safety protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our school community. ” The plans…

… consider myself to be a decisive person who is not afraid to make a hard decision and take responsibility for it. Having said that, I am blessed to have the best leadership team of any school in the…

… country who helps me to solve problems, ” Katz said. “I believe resilience is one of the most important social-emotional competencies that an indi- vidual can have. ” FARBER’ S DR. JOSH LEVISOHN On…

… March 13, Farber Hebrew Day School announced the hiring of Dr. Josh Levisohn as its new head of school, replacing Rabbi Scot A. Berman, who made aliyah to Israel with his family this summer…

…AUGUST 11 • 2022 | 57 walls in the Malbin home. Later, in the start of a career following her graduation from the University of Michigan, Farbman got to know Gertrude Kasle, who had a gallery…

…. Brenda Goodman, for instance, is a friend who moved outside of Michigan but has pieces of her work displayed by local presenters. “Brenda’s work just gets better and better,” Farbman said. “It…

…. Farbman labels that the most impressive experience of all the artwork she has observed. The Farbmans, members of Temple Beth El, have two sons and seven grandchildren who attend Hillel Day School…

… daughter-in-law likely will be the recipient and, with this book, will have an outline of the contents of the collection. “I want readers to derive joy from my book, and I hope they will come away…

… derive a joy and pleasure from their surroundings and from what collecting can do in terms of enriching their lives. “I hope the book gives a little more credibility to a remarkable group of artists…

… - 7:30PM BASED ON SHOLEM ALEICHEM STORIES BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT OF ARNOLD PERL BOOK BY JOSEPH STEIN MUSIC BY JERRY BOCK LYRICS BY SHELDON HARNICK ORIGINAL NEW YORK STAGE PRODUCTION DIRECTED AND…

… CHOREOGRAPHED BY JEROME ROBBINS ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON THE NEW YORK STAGE BY HAROLD PRINCE DIRECTED BY BARTLETT SHER CHOREOGRAPHED BY HOFESH SHECHTER INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF JEROME ROBBINS PHOTO BY JEREMY…

… University of Michigan. A performance reunion of the octet, after some 12 years of changing mem- berships and almost 20 years of being disbanded, is moving the group forward with a recording now receiving…

… five of the numbers with each one having a story behind it as does the title of the album. Kaufman’s commitment to the Lunar Octet style continues as he teaches Jewish studies at Hillel Day School…

… interna- tional acclaim as it is played on many radio stations. Convergence, holding 14 tracks of original Lunar Octet compositions, was released by Summit Records in May. It is topping the jazz charts…

… and drawing per- formance invitations from venues across three continents. To celebrate their accelerating success, members are returning to Ann Arbor for a performance of the tracks and perhaps…

… a show and were encouraged to record the numbers. We came up with the title Convergence because of the way we had to coordinate rehearsals of the mostly instrumental tracks. It involved trav- el…

… from both the Eastern and Western United States so everyone could converge in Ann Arbor. “Convergence is also a convergence of musical styles that bring together a jazz matrix with world flavors from…

… the con- tinent of Africa as well as countries that include Cuba and Brazil. There are sound variations that you wouldn’t normally find on one recording as we highlight our individual musical…

… rhythms and com- bine them creatively. That inspired me to think about music creatively.” Another number by Kaufman is “Heart of Congatar,” based on a pattern he played using four conga drums. After a…

… fellow musician commented that the four drums in combination sounded like a tune, Kaufman realized that composing was something that could be done using congas instead of the usual piano or gui- tar…

…-old Ann Arbor jazz band reunites to fi nd fame and success. Decades-old Ann Arbor jazz band Top of the Charts! Members of the Lunar Octet about to appear in Ann Arbor are (from left) Paul Vorn…

… at Michigan State University, including a brief software engineering internship with the Boeing Company, on to MSU College of Law, where he earned his J.D. and found his calling in patent law…

… decade — additionally serving on the boards of MSU Hillel and Tamarack Camps. In what ways has the Jewish community been a strong part of your upbringing? KS: My family’s involvement with Federation…

…24 | AUGUST 12 • 2021 K eith Schonberger has developed an impressive resume: From teaching a computer to solve a Rubik’s Cube on his way to a bachelor of science degree in computer science…

… what Keith briefly describes as sorority girl meets fraternity boy in a Battle of the Bands during Greek Week. “Tara is the real brains in the family,” says Keith. With a master’s degree in…

… years. Reflecting on the challenges of work in balance with family homelife, Keith describes coming through COVID as a remarkable year of growth and reawakening. “COVID has tested every aspect of…

… what we consider to be normal, but the concept of togetherness and community — doing something greater than yourself with other people — has always been a focal point of my life. Today, I can say…

… that I’ve seen my family, my colleagues and our community grow stronger, more resilient and more creative together.” ON FAMILY LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID Q: Keith, please give us a snapshot of your…

… together with family and friends. I’ve been working from home for more than a year, spending loads of time with Tara and our children. Eli is 5 and will enter kindergarten in the fall; Adam is 3; and…

… catch more of those precious little moments we might ordinarily miss. ON JEWISH FAMILY BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION Q: You have been an active community volunteer with Federation for more than a…

… graduate of Hillel Day School and the Frankel Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit. He later graduated from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in both political science and psy…

…34 | AUGUST 4 • 2022 J osh Lowenthal always knew he was going to be a lawyer. The owner and founder of Law Office of Joshua A. Lowenthal PLC, a Michigan-based virtual law firm, grew up with an…

…- chology before attending law school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. Prior to launching his own business, Lowenthal worked at several firms, including Plante Moran and KPMG. Now…

… based in Lafayette, Ind., where his wife, Alexa, works at Purdue University, Lowenthal operates a full-fledged law practice that’s entirely remote. “Law was a nice intersection with a cou- ple of…

… entrepreneurial spirit. “Both of my parents were very entre- preneurial,” he explains. “For me, law school always made sense.” Specializing in business, estate planning and tax concerns, Lowenthal, 30, is a…

… different hobbies I had,” Lowenthal explains of pursuing a law career. “I was really involved in politics for a time, so law was the best route for me to pursue that passion in a meaningful way.” MAKING…

… LAW PERSONABLE AND ACCESSIBLE Having a diverse practice that combines multiple areas of law allows Lowenthal to build lifelong relationships with his clients. “It really lets me get to know my…

… clients at a very intimate level and grow with them,” he explains, especially of estate planning. “Oftentimes, I start working with a lot of parents and if something happens to the parents, I’m there…

… own firm, building a firm that really fits my core values, allows me to provide higher quality legal services to more people in a more impactful way.” Yet, launching his firm in the height of a…

… global health pandemic — September 2020, to be exact — made going virtual a smart option for both Lowenthal, who is licensed in Michigan, and his Michigan- based clients. It also allowed him to prac…

…, the son of Abraham and Anna Berkowitz. Norman graduated from Wayne State University and went on to a long career in local and state government in Michigan. He made extraor- dinary contributions to…

… the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Michigan Department of Education and most especially to the Michigan Department of State, where he served as chief deputy to Secretary of State Richard…

… the beloved husband of the late Madeline Bocknek; brother-in-law of the late Arthur Cole. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan…

…46 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory HARVEY BAUM, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 10, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Baum; son, Andy Baum; daughters and son…

… members and friends. Mr. Baum was the brother of the late Sidney Baum and the late David Baum. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Jewish…

… Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program or to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. PATRICIA BECKER, 80, of…

…- children, Anna and Rebecca Silverleib, Eli, Naomi and Uri Bilmes, Leah Rose Becker; great-grandchildren, Hillel and Aryeh Bilmes; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Bonnie Cousens; sister and broth…

…. Contributions may be made to the Birmingham Temple. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. NORMAN BERKOWITZ, 99, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2020, of natural causes. He was born in Detroit…

… Austin. He was known in his fam- ily as a favorite uncle, always having a wonderful sense of humor and a sincere caring for his family. His generosity was in juxtaposition to his val- ued image of…

… kidded about almost everything all the time and always kept the family entertained with his own brand of humor. He loved to relax at a delica- tessen and enjoy food and con- versation. He once argued…

… community wherever I am. The Jewish Studies minor at Michigan State University has given me the opportunity to find that and more, making such a big campus easier to navigate. I have gotten to know…

…26 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 continued on page 28 YAEL EICHHORN EDITORIAL INTERN Jews in the D A s someone who has had many different Jewish experiences, it is always reassuring to find a sense of…

… country to have an endowed chair in Israel studies. My own Jewish background is a unique one. I have lived in three countries and several states and have been part of a small Jewish community in Idaho…

… my own Jewish identity by showing me how many dif- ferent aspects of Judaism there are, and that there is always going to be a Jewish topic I find interesting. I’ m not alone in feeling this way…

…. “Minoring in Jewish Studies has enhanced my expe- rience at MSU, ” said Hannah Margolis, a Jewish Studies minor who is highly involved in the campus Hillel. “Whether it’ s the small classes, interesting…

… explore our own paths. COURTESY OF MSU Yael Eichhorn …

… community wherever I am. The Jewish Studies minor at Michigan State University has given me the opportunity to find that and more, making such a big campus easier to navigate. I have gotten to know…

…26 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 continued on page 28 YAEL EICHHORN EDITORIAL INTERN Jews in the D A s someone who has had many different Jewish experiences, it is always reassuring to find a sense of…

… country to have an endowed chair in Israel studies. My own Jewish background is a unique one. I have lived in three countries and several states and have been part of a small Jewish community in Idaho…

… my own Jewish identity by showing me how many dif- ferent aspects of Judaism there are, and that there is always going to be a Jewish topic I find interesting. I’ m not alone in feeling this way…

…. “Minoring in Jewish Studies has enhanced my expe- rience at MSU, ” said Hannah Margolis, a Jewish Studies minor who is highly involved in the campus Hillel. “Whether it’ s the small classes, interesting…

… explore our own paths. COURTESY OF MSU Yael Eichhorn …

… cohort learning opportunities throughout the summer. Rabbi Lisa Stella, director of Religious Life and Education at the University of Michigan Hillel, was part of the campus professionals convening…

… Michigan visiting Hartman’s Jerusalem campus this summer are renewed and excited to bring their learning back to the local community. Rebecca Starr is the director of region- al programs for the…

… in my leadership of the Jewish people. ” The Institute in Jerusalem also gathered heads of day schools, journalists, campus professionals and Muslim leaders all from North America for specialized…

… both the professional and volunteer world to engage with challenging ideas and insights in the hopes that their leadership will help shape the future of Jewish life. The representatives from…

… Shalom Hartman Institute. about Ukraine during the Holocaust in his speech to the Knesset also made clear that he is as much a product of the old Soviet Union as the symbol of a plucky democracy…

… fighting for its life. Given Ukraine’s own history of antisemitism and its current obsession with treason by those citizens who sympathize with Russia, can anyone really be sure that — as is the case…

… questions about the dimensions and cost of that aid deserve answers. If diplomacy can produce a solution that will avoid endangering Jewish life in Russia as well as heating up Israel’s border with…

… Syria, then it must be vigorously pursued. For now, it’s time for those who are prepared to act as if we were back in the 1970s with a captive Jewish population under the thumb of antisemitic…

… tyrants to pipe down and remember that today’s challenges are different from the ones faced then. Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of JNS (Jewish News Syndicate). Follow him on Twitter at…

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