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… Hillel and Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan, will discuss Judaism's take on sub- jects like tattoos, homosexuality and premarital relations. Participants are asked to come with all those questions they…

…-6 Sat. Nov. 8th 10-5:30 IN u ii 30 October 30 • 2014 Crohn's/Colitis Benefit At Maple Theater The 37th Annual Gala Evening at the Movies benefits the Michigan Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis…

… Motor City Moishe House, 402 Rabbi Dan N. Washington Ave. Horwitz in Royal Oak. Horwitz, associate rabbi at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy, and senior Jewish educator with Michigan State University…

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… Foundation of America (CCFA). The annual fun- draising celebration, which includes a strolling dinner from Andiamo, desserts from Just Baked and a new release film screening, will recognize Detroit News…

… award to Dr. Jason H. Bodzin, in memoriam, for his ongoing support of CCFA and commitment to his patients and community. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Maple Theater in Bloomfield…

… Fisher of of the Israel Defense Forces will Bnei Akiva speak on "Growing Up in the Shadow of War." Fisher studies at the Otniel Hesder yeshivah and served in the IDF Artillery Corps. He has worked with…

… Haifa. He has volunteered with children of all ages. They are currently spending a year at the Frankel Jewish Academy and at Ohel Moed Synagogue, both in West Bloomfield, as Bnei Akiva emissaries. There…

… Discuss 'Taboo' Torah Topics NEXTGen Detroit, Motor City Moishe House and Rabbi Dan Horwitz will pres- ent a discussion of "Taboo Torah Topics." The event takes place from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the…

…, Hillel Day School, Frankel Jewish Academy and University of Michigan Hillel. They'll be here through the end of the school year and then will work at one of the Ramah camps. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 - 1…

… MEDIA PUBLICATION theJEWISHNEWS.com » Posthumous Honor Michigan Civil Rights Commission memorializes its slain director Burton Gordin. See page 14. » Love Is In The Air Take your Valentine to one of…

… helps Israel assemble an Olympic curling team. —1 Harry Kirsbaum I Contributing Writer 11 hey don't consider themselves enough to compete in the 2018 Winter Jeff Lutz a 21st-century version of the…

… Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. is ready to Jamaican bobsledding team, nor The odds are long. They need to find release a does Jeff Lutz, 29, of Bloomfield Hills and people who are willing to become…

… would play them in the movie version, possess the mad skills to win a qualify- or what that movie would even be called — Cool ing championship to become one of only 10 teams Brooms, perhaps? allowed to…

… America. With a mid-May 2014 deadline, the goal is to "We're starting from scratch:' said Lutz, who has find a team of curlers — four men and four women, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 either Israeli or with dual…

…-citizenship — good wo innovative internship programs, the Ramah Fellowship and the Steinsaltz Ambassadors, are enriching Detroit's Jewish educational institutions with young adults intent on sharing their love of…

… arm of Conservative Judaism, oper- ates eight overnight camps, three day camps and several Israel programs. The fellowship grew out of the Ramah Service Corps, which started three years ago and employs…

… Michigan. F Life Of Achievement ing of the capital campaign, named the Hillel campus the "Schostak Family In 2008, Jerry received his first Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban Land Campus:' Institute…

… Central High School, Jerry earned a degree in business admin- istration from the University of Michigan in 1954. He remained devoted to U-M football and basketball and his Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. Married…

…, recognizing his outstanding Steve Freedman, Hillel's head of school, leadership in the real estate business. said Jerry "had a passion for Jewish edu- cation as a means of keeping family and The Jewish…

… Federation of Metropolitan community together. He believed Hillel Detroit will acknowledge Jerry with a Lifetime Leadership delivered both an out- Award, its highest trib- standing general educa- ute, during…

… school:' For Federation, Jerry Executive Committee member Dan Mendelson, chaired the Capital Campaign at Hillel Day on behalf of Southfield- School and both the based Akiva Hebrew Day School, said, "Akiva…

…:' all:' said Bobby, also fondly recalling his In 1997, Hillel Day School in father's early sailboat named Brothers Farmington Hills, following Jerry's chair- Four. Of the Mackinac race triumph, Elyse…

…:' and Allocations Steering Committee. Additionally, the Schostak Family Jerry also served as an officer and board member of Federation, the United Jewish Foundation Endowed Fund at Oakland University in…

… Auburn Hills helped to Foundation and the Jewish Fund. Along with community leaders Mark establish a Judaic Studies minor in the Schlussel and the late Robert Sosnick, university's College of Arts and…

… name on said the foundation was among the earli- its Huron Valley-Sinai and Sinai-Grace est donors in establishing the Oakland hospitals. University William Beaumont School of Medicine. The family also…

…obituaries The Patriarch Who Led By Example Esther Allweiss Ingber Contributing Writer I amily, business and philanthropy were the three pillars of life for Jerome "Jerry" Schostak, retired…

… an academic medical center grows to appreciate and love the institu- tion for the care that they get. University of Michigan hospital is amongst the best in the nation and attracts people not just in…

… replicate at Michigan." LL-YOU-CAN-SEE BUFF PP Black History Month at the DIA Friday Night Live! The Motown Legends Choir presents a special Valentine's Dag performance of love songs. Rivera Court, 7 & 8…

… 111 5200 Woodward Ave. INSTITUTE OF ARTS 313 - 833 - 7 9 0 0 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE ott BEAD Ever.* must 6 R KS, inc. , • Michigan's oldest bead store is going out of business. Get once…

… Michigan? "No one close, but as a lifelong aca- demician, you can't help but run into people that were trained at Michigan and are now leading faculty members across the country. I have gotten hundreds of…

… Ann Arbor, but in the Detroit area and all over the country" Q. Your children are grown, what do they do and will any of them be mov- ing to Ann Arbor with you? Q. Michigan has very enthusiastic…

… awareness of the positive roles that religion can play in people's lives. That has stayed with me. There is a Hillel on the Brown campus and I have been invit- ed and attended dinners there and given talks. I…

… have a warm place in my heart for Hillel and the Jewish community, and I look forward to being considered a part of that community as well as a part of the broader community in Ann Arbor" "Sports are…

… wonderful for the culture and energy of the campus. They provide excitement for the current students and keep the alumni connected to the uni- versity. Michigan should be enormously proud of a very long…

… tradition of really excellent teams that represent the univer- sity well. Michigan gets it right in terms of the balance between big-time athletics "My youngest is a junior in college; I have a son who is a…

…, if someone recognizes me along the way, I am happy to say hi." and being a major academic university. All the athletic programs operate at a level of integrity, sportsmanship that I am proud of; we…

… RSVP necessary. 1 - 3:30 pm. D360 is a collaborative event with University of Michigan Hillel, Hillel of Metro Detroit and NEXTGen Detroit for col- lege students to connect and engage with young…

… West Bloomfield JCC. $3. RSVP: Marilyn Wolfe, 248-432-5471 or mwolfe©jccdet.org . Jewish Hikers of Michigan meet at parking lot across from Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Road. Bring backpacks, munchies…

… lake road I south of maple I west bloomfield 26 April 3 • 2014 JN Hospice Program Seeks Volunteers Hospice of Michigan, the largest nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization in Michigan, is…

… seeking volunteers in Southeast Michigan. Volunteer Appreciation Week begins April 6 and HOM applauds the work of the 800 men and women who volunteer each year. Some of the ongoing volunteer needs: military…

…, Wayne State University. The Jews of Detroit: Past, Present, Future." Free. Transportation available free from West Bloomfield and Oak Park JCC. Kosher lunch, $15. RSVP for event and bus: 313-577-2679 or…

… - 1:30 pm. At Michigan State University. Rear Ends 20% OFF any ONE item. One item per household. Ruby's Balm 20% OFF any 2 items in stock (excluding Laura Mercer, Nars, Kiehl's, Clarisonic, Darphin…

… cohnhaddowcenter@wayne.edu . of geophysics (emeritus) speaks on "Ice, Water and Climate," examines global frames about the nexus between ice, water and climate, and the changes in each that are already under way…

… DESIGN SATURDAY, APRIL 12 BOUTIQUE NOSH & KNOWLEDGE Noon. Registered Dietitian Aarti Batavia speaks on "Food as Medicine" at National Council of Jewish Women/Greater Detroit Office, 26400 Lahser, Suite…

… and water. Call: Eli Avny, 734-883-9522, Karen Freedland, 734-971-0990; or email jewish. hikers@gmail.com . WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 CABARET NIGHT 'NEW' Just Girls 20% OFF of everything with this ad Noon…

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… impacted us more than she will ever know. @ To learn more or donate, go to wwwjdrcorps. org. Lexie Sittsamer of Farmington Hills is a sophomore at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. 313…

… 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…

…- munities, the JDRC is forming connections between and within communities. This year, the JDRC is based in Oklahoma and assisting in the rebuilding of the resilient communities devastated by the deadly spring…

… 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…

… spring break was a great way to end my college career, giving W Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates "We are the Pediatricians of Dentistry" iatric Dental Associat treat the dental needs of infants…

… 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…

…-292-7777 Thirty Jewish students, mostly from Michigan colleges, spent spring break helping restore storm- ravaged Oklahoma. Call Alicia R. Nelson for an appointment 248.557.0109 www.traditiontradition.com 78…

… here's a buzz on the University of Michigan campus these days. Dr. Mark Schlissel, currently the provost at Brown University, was named the school's new president. He will take office July 1. "This is an…

… exciting time for the University of Michigan:' says U-M regent Andrea Fischer Newman. "Mark Schlissel brings an exceptional portfolio of scholarship and leadership and, just as importantly, a tremendous…

…, Detroit mission to Israel, Shabbat dinner at Hillel, NEXTGen Epic event, "graduating" class of interns at a Jewish agency ... there's a budding romance. We invited couples known to have met through their…

… commitment to Michigan's public ethos:' Regent Laurence Deitch says, "We were privi- leged to have a pool of extraordinary candidates, and Dr. Schlissel was simply the best of the best. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12…

… than 50 years. See page 18. » Fabric Of Steel Bloomfield Hills couple takes Crypton from institutional into homes. See page 53. , r' Owners of Kroll Construction: Todd, Brian and Ron, with father, Al…

…, founder of the company. » cover stor c) Federation's aweetheart4 'Beshert' ... meant for each other. Vivian Henoch I Special to the Jewish News B etter than JDate? Maybe. For every summer at Tamarack…

…'s memory of their first encounter is far more vivid than his, they met in the seventh grade in the villages of Levison and Sheruth at Tamarack's Camp Maas in Ortonville. Three years later, Tamarack's Western…

… Schlissel talks with the press during the announcement of his appointment. Bluish and Jewish Mark Schlissel talks about role as U-M's new president. Alice Burdick Schweiger I Special to the Jewish News T…

… CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Printed In Michigan 1942 - 2013 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Eve y Week 1 1 1 8 08805 The Aronoff family: Alden, Cooper, Tracy and Jeff. 93363 5 …

…, Michigan has an obligation to be accessible to the most talented and hard-working students regardless of their financial circum- 8 February 13 • 2014 "I have a warm place in my heart for Hillel and the…

… worrying about their families being adversely affected. "The second is academic excellence. What makes Michigan special is its enormously wide array of truly spectacular academic programs. "The third is I…

…, who is warm and approachable, has a long list of impressive accomplish- ments. He earned a bachelor's degree in bio- chemical sciences from Princeton University and a M.D. Ph.D. in physiological…

… chemistry from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also did a residency in internal medicine and went on to become a faculty member. He moved to University of California-Berkeley, where he…

… advanced from associate professor to full professor and was dean of biological sciences in the College of Letters & Science. In 2011, he became pro- vost at Brown University About to be U-M's 14th president…

…, suc- ceeding Mary Sue Coleman, Schlissel is the second Jewish president of the university (The first was Harold T. Shapiro, from 1980- 1987.) Born and raised in Brooklyn, Schlissel, who had a bar…

…'s trajectory of extraordinary leadership. This bodes well for the future of the university and our Health System:" Schlissel recently talked to the Jewish News about his upcoming presidency, goals for the…

… university and his Jewish roots. Q: What is your vision for the university? "I want to focus immediately on three types of interests: First is access and affordability. I think as a public university…

… you imagine will be your big- gest challenge transitioning from a small private Ivy League school to a large public university? "Brown is five times smaller, but, like Michigan, it strives for academic…

… bring to the presidency an important depth of understanding about academic medicine and biomedical science says Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., and executive vice president for medical affairs and Health…

… Patron names will appear in the event program and Jewish News ads. \ \ n the aftermath of the disruptive, but failed bid by pro-Palestinian students at the University of Michigan to per- suade the…

… officials have had "extensive and ongoing work" with Jewish students within Hillel and other Jewish stu- dents who reached out to the university. The U-M letter also said its dean of stu- dents and assistant…

… he lawsuit by Oak Park-based Chabad of Michigan against the Sara and Morris Bais Chabad Torah Center of West Bloomfield continues in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Oral arguments were heard before a…

… few weeks. Chabad of Michigan, the organizational head of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in the state, sued the Torah Center seeking the deed to its building to enforce a rab- binic ruling exerting its…

… Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. On Aug. 15, 2012, the Oakland County Circuit Court dismissed Chabad of Michigan's lawsuit, claiming that it was filed too late, in violation of the state's statute of …

… Central Student Government on March 25 to approve a resolution demand- ing the university divest from companies that "profit from and facilitate the Israeli occupation:' the Zionist Organization of America…

… "kike" and "dirty Jew:' The letter warned that the university would be in vio- lation of Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 if it did not remedy the situation. U-M replied on April 16 and the…

… ZOA posted its own response of April 24 on pages 10-11 of the May 8 JN. In that letter, the ZOA stated that the university "did not address any of the concerns we raised:' JN I Senior Copy Editor T…

… three-judge panel in Lansing on May 13. A counsel, dated May 14. In the letter, the university said it received 22 "concerns" from students at the time of the divestment protests, seven of them from…

…-M said the vice president for student life and dean of students met with Jewish student leaders on April 7. At that meeting, the university said the students "expressed hope for emerging opportunities for…

… 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…

… Kids Karat • Jacob Sable and Hava Ylyaguev, both seniors and of West Bloomfield, Sofia Pinkhasova of West Bloomfield, a U-M/Ann Arbor graduate, and junior David Solomon of West Bloomfield W Call for…

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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…

…. Sidney Bolkosky, professor of history at University of Michigan-Dearborn, who died in 2013. The morning sessions con- sisted of two lectures dealing with Detroit Jewish history: "Suburban Synagogues and…

… crowd of 100 a comprehensive look at Jewish Detroit's history and future. Sponsored by the Cohn Haddow Institute and the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, the day began with a memorial tribute to Dr…

… Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue; and Gabe Leland, Detroit City Council member. Barak called long-standing Detroit Jewish organizations like JVS, the Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit and Hillel of…

… the Architecture of Urban Ambivalence" by Temple University professor Lila Corwin Berman and "Wealth, Religion and Race in Metropolitan Detroit, 1950- 2000" by Dr. Walter Greason of the International…

… Center for Metropolitan Growth in New Jersey. The afternoon sessions included two panel discussions among Jewish Detroiters from corporate executives to community activists. "Why Now? The Revival of…

… Detroit and its Jewish Community" spoke of the Jewish community's present involvement with the city of Detroit, and included David Carroll, vice president at Quicken Loans; Leor Barak, president of the…

… we talk about it all the time. The relationships are strengthening. When businesses want to relocate, they look at the dynamics of local government, and what they see today in Detroit is positive!' But…

…, Barak cautioned, a balance must be struck between growth and longtime residents. "The growth in Midtown and Downtown is wonderful; however, we also have to balance that with the needs of the people that…

…@BroadwayInDetroit.com or 313-871-1132 ChryslerCurrentOffers.com tfl ESTSIPESTORYOAITOUR . COM Please loin us at ISUNDANCEI SHOES for a h a Apt 4 NAOT one-day symposium at Wayne State University on April 6 gave a…

… Israel: The Royal Tour with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Ch. 56 public television. THURSDAY, JUNE 26 MIBB MEETING Noon-1:15 pm. Michigan Israel Business Bridge presents Assef Vigdor, of…

… Hadassah House in West Bloomfield. RSVP: 248-683-5050 or greaterdetroit@hadassah.org . SUNDAY, JUNE 29 CANOE WITH HILLEL 1 pm. Hillel of Metro Detroit sponsors canoeing for young adults on the Huron River…

…: Thursday- Friday, June 19-20,11 am-4 pm, Sunday, June 22,11 am-3 pm (Bag Day). Information: 248-681- 3665. light refreshments. Fusion of blues and rock 'n' roll stomp, passionate ballads, guitar solos and…

…. Visit www.southfieldsummersoulstice.com or email gregg@southfieldsummersoulstice.com for info. HELP NCJW Various times. Volunteers are needed at National Council of Jewish Women's Council Resale stores…

… Israel's King of the Blues, performs at Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit, 278 Mack. $10. Beer, wine, HEART AND NUTRITION HADASSAH PARTY 4:30-6 pm. Celebrate Hadassah volunteers at a garden party at…

… and a picnic lunch. In Ann Arbor. $10. RSVP by June 26: hillel@wayne.edu or 313-577-3459. RUSSIAN REFUSENIKS 2:30 pm. Downtown Synagogue Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle topic is "Russian Refuseniks: The…

…. Topic: "L'Chaim: Jewish Artists." $3. Info: 248-661-1000. IRANIAN JEWS 1 pm. Isaac Yomtovian, author of My Iran: Memories, Mysteries and Myths, speaks at B'nai Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield. His…

…. First in Michigan to correct atrial fibrillation robotically. And we offer minimally invasive treatments for complex aortic aneurysms. The world's most advanced technology and most experienced surgeons…

… and cardiologists are right here. Do you have a Beaumont doctor? Beaumont® Call 248-551-3728 or visit heart.beaumont.edu Marc Sakwa, M.D., a second-generation surgeon, is chief of Cardiovascular…

… inspirational vocals. Information: 313-744-3770. SOUTHFIELD STROLL 7:45 pm. Southfield Summer Soulstice 10K, 5K runs and 1-Mile Family Sunset Stroll at Lawrence Tech University. Proceeds benefits charities…

… Association, under the auspices of Hillel of Metro Detroit, sought to create an Executive Roundtable Series that featured prominent legal profession- als in a more intimate setting. We limited attendance to 20…

… people, and the only rule was that no question was off lim- its. Our first guest was David Foltyn, chairman and CEO of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, the largest law firm in Southeast Michigan…

… generations past — an intimate face-to-face conversation. @ Adam Kessler of Birmingham is president of the Jewdiciary, WSU's Jewish Law Student Association, which is under the auspices of Hillel of Metro…

… "dating" for the first time since my senior year at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in 2007. Having been off the market for six years, I was a bit nervous — hours were lost rehearsing my one…

…-liners and selecting the perfect outfit. My experience on the market started in August when I attended the first of many networking events hosted by Wayne State University's law school. Some students go…

… Detroit. He is a J.D. candidate, Wayne State University Law School, Class of 2015. In April, the Jewdiciary will host Ira Jaffe of Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss. If you have any questions or would like to…

… straight for the bar — they need to grab a beverage, not to drink, but to hold in their effort to mask the nervousness of their sweaty hands. Others will be found scouring the chests of the prospective…

… suitors — only with this type of dating, that is appropriate: They are searching name tags for the firms they long to date the following summer. Finding a job in the legal profession is challenging these…

… days. In 2013, data released by the American Bar Association showed that just 56.2 percent of law school graduates in 2012 had secured stable jobs in the legal profession. Former students will stress the…

… key to securing a full-time job is snag- ging a summer associate position at firms following your sec- ond year. But at Wayne State's law school, as few as 10 per- cent of students receive summer…

… is a graduate of Cohen Hillel Academy, Swampscott High School and Washington University in St. Louis; she is employed as an operations and logistics manager at Uber Technologies. The couple, who met on…

…Jo is a licensed esthetician and Jozsef has earned his C.D.L. The couple are planning a September 2015 wedding and will reside in Michigan. Day of the Party Management for Weddings IV Bar/Bat Mitzvah6…

…, daughter of Diane and Edward Knopf of Swampscott, Mass. Sam is a graduate of the Emery/Weiner School in Houston and Washington University in St. Louis; he works as a solu- tions architect at Linkedln. Elyse…

… their first day of freshman orientation at Washington University in St. Louis, reside in Chicago and are planning a fall 2015 wedding in Boston. Meisner 70th Free Lecture by Dr. Robert Melillo…

…life c Iles Your "Day-or Event Coordinator Taking the stress out of Weddings & Bar/Bat Mitzvahs since 1994 Veres-Arden Pat Blackwell, Owner You have done the planning, now enjoy the party and…

… aspects of the day. She is prepared to handle any situation — both expected and unexpected. r. and Mrs. Sidney Leib are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter JoJo Arden to Jozsef Veres. Jo…

… Behavioral Issues? Them 's hope...Brain Balance can help! Disconnected Kids antor David and Karen Siegel Propis of Bloomfield Hills are thrilled to announce the engage- ment of their son Sam to Elyse Knopf…

… Bestselling author, expert and one of the most respected specialists in childhood neurological disorders in America, Dr. Robert Melillo has been helping children overcome learning disabilities for over 20…

… WITH qlIrrFcq 74 [ober 30 • 2014 JN I rving and Lillian Meisner of Southfield were blessed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their wedding on Oct. 15. Children of immigrants and lifelong…

… residents of Detroit, they both attended Central High School. They were married at Congregation Shaarey Zedek on Chicago Boulevard in 1944. Mr. Meisner owned Inkster Linoleum for 40 years, until his…

…, jpont© shaareyzedek.org or 248-357-5544. JUNE 12 University of Michigan Department of Neurology, Sinai Scholars Fund (see and first installment on pledge of $250,000 in 2009) reserved into field of…

… neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's additionally the Foundation made a pledge of $250,000 payable over five years to University of Michigan, Department of Neurology to further research into…

… the field of neurological diseases. FRIDAY, JUNE 6 D-DAY MOVIE 7 pm. On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, view Saving Private Ryan at Royal Oak Emagine Theater to benefit the Michigan WWII Legacy…

… tell stories of their parents. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. $35 includes brunch. jgsmi.org/annual-meet- ing-2014. Information: president@jgsmi.org . SHABBAT DINNER 6:30 pm. Hillel of…

… tools for a successful school year. Donate at https://www.crowdrise.com/ ncjw-atv. (Select $0 for the processing fee.) Information: 248-355-3300. 10 am noon. National Council of Jewish Women…

… graphic artist and educator Martin Mendelsberg combining Hebrew letters with photos of life during the Holocaust. At Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. - LUNCH & LEARN…

… Noon. With Rabbi Leiby Burnham at Downtown Synagogue. Topic: becoming aware of the obvious — the most important things in life often escape our attention because they are obvious. Pizza lunch pro- vided…

… by Partners in Torah. JUNE 10 TORAH ON TAP $20,000 VARIOUS TIMES 8 10 pm. Join Rabbi Leiby Burnham for a night of Torah and shmoozing at Valentine Distillery in Ferndale. Sponsored by NEXTGen…

…. Daytime groups are for family caregivers of those with dementia. Evening groups are for family caregivers of all older adults. 30,000 National Bone Marrow Transplant League support of transmittal of…

… installation of Jay Hack, president; Steve Migliore, president-elect; and Rachel Wright, immediate past president. Marty Maddin will receive the Mark-Lis Family Young Leadership Award. RSVP by June 6…

… Chairman of the board of direc- tors of Hillel: the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, and was president of the Michigan Jewish Conference. He is a member of numerous boards of direc- tors including that of…

… College Football Hall of Fame, the University of Michigan Hall of Honor, the State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame…

… Friedman was an All- American football player at the University of Michigan, who then played profes- Want to learn more? Go to the DIN sional football for Cleveland, Detroit, Foundation archives, available…

…- nomic development between Michigan and Israel. MIBB will bestow two awards during the dinner. The Bridge Builder Award to General Dynamics Land Systems will be accepted by Donald Schenk, vice president of…

… business, research and investment opportunities between Michigan and Israel. He and his wife, Sharon, were the prin- cipal founders of the Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor. Chuck is a past National…

…. So, the next time you are throw- ing around the ball with your family and friends, remember the extraordinary tale of Benny Friedman. ❑ Michigan's most famous athletes, hat's right — it has been…

… Schwartz Steve Stein Keith Farber Sales Director kfarber©renmedia.us 1 ing days were over, h served as a coach for Yale University and the College of the City of New York. Friedman was elected to the…

… Editor kbrowett@renmedia.us ahorwitz@renmedia.us Jason Weiss of Novi. Adam Cohen of Huntington Woods and Janis Shulman of Farmington Hills were also elected to a third three-year term. Jackie Headapohl…

… disabilities, recently held its 45th annual meeting at JARC's Sadie and Charles Grosberg Home in Farmington Hills to elect its board for 2014-2015. JARC's newly elected officers are presi- dent, David Grand of…

… Ann Arbor; vice presidents, Adam Cohen of Huntington Woods, Julie Hertzberg of Bloomfield Hills and Lisa Pernick of Franklin; secre- tary, Dani Gillman of West Bloomfield; and treasurer, Janis Shulman…

… 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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… 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…

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… 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…

… Israel advocacy should hold in my future. @ Shugmi Shumanov of Southfield recently graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit. Dr. John J. Mames — Michigan Region Founding Members Dr. Elie D. and…

… for both ourselves and the land we hold so dear. I would like to thank Hillel of Metro Detroit, the guest lecturers and my fellow classmates for teaching me and making me realize the greater impact…

… friends. What more could I really want from life? @ Audra Gamble from Canton is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University in Allandale. Focus from page 40 Lupovitch on the rise and role of Zionism…

… on their middle fingers, so assumed that the simple ring I wore on the middle finger of my left hand was a symbol of mar- riage. I laughed and explained that it definitely wasn't a wedding ring and…

… that I had never even heard that Jewish women wear wed- ding rings on a different finger from every- one else. From there, we spoke of all manner of things, from how difficult it is to get ready in the…

… morning at the same time as your roommate to my impending trip to Israel and all the food I needed to try while there. The evening wound down and we said our goodbyes. I quickly slipped into the role of the…

… typical Jewish mother, demanding that everyone leave with plates of leftovers. We parted ways, with smiles on our faces and a renewed appreciation for our new friends. It was so wonderful to sit down with…

… the members of the MSA and talk about trivial human things. Not once did it cross my mind that I was talking to anyone other than a fellow college student. Too often, I think, particularly in the age of…

…, Saeed Khan of WSU about the roots of the Middle East conflict, Ayelet Kon of Federation about her experience growing up in Israel as an American, American Jewish Committee regional director Kari Alterman…

… on the work AJC does to show people in roles of power the amazing country that Israel is, a debate between representatives of both J Street and the ZOA, and an inspirational speech by Robert Roth about…

… NMU, our friends at Michigan Technological University in Houghton are also beginning to strengthen their own community. Lorne Newhouse, with the sup- port of the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan, is…

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… approximately 30 min- utes from Temple Beth Shalom in Ishpeming. We gathered with mem- bers for High Holiday services and have celebrated Shabbats with them. Those of us who have attended ser- vices could not be…

… more thankful for how welcoming they are to students. There are seven synagogues north of the 45th Parallel. Who would have thought, right?! A few years back, all seven synagogues had female presidents…

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… beginning to connect and build relationships with Jewish students at Michigan Tech. He is excited to bring people together to celebrate Shabbat and define what it means to be Jewish on campus. Together, we…

… July of 2013. I was lucky to get in touch with the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan (HCAM) and, on a snowy day in December, I joined the HCAM staff on the long trip to Marquette, allowing myself a…

… a challenging summer of turmoil and controversy with the war in Gaza, we — leaders of pro-Israel student groups at the Uni- versity of Michigan — came into this semester with a sense of urgency…

… I first visited its shores with Tamarack Camps in 2009. Being happy has always been my goal in life, so it was evident that Northern Michigan University was the place for me to find my true happiness…

…- tion notices and protests are quick to attract widespread media attention. What news outlets often overlook, though, are all of the positive and proactive events put on by the pro-Israel students. After…

… difficult summer? Countless hours of collaboration and brainstorming sessions later, we agreed that a tangible, public display of pro-Israel support would be the best way to show our solidarity with Israel…

… here at U-M. Through the financial support of the Israel on Campus Coalition, our two groups — I-LEAD (Israel-Leadership Education Advocacy Dialogue) and AMI (the American Movement for Israel) — designed…

…, ordered and distributed more than 450 shirts to the broader pro-Israel community. On Sept. 19, under the unified umbrella of Wolverines for Israel, hundreds of students proudly wore their shirts showing…

… their support for Israel. The day culminated with a gathering at the Diag, the center of campus. The Diag, a sea of blue and white, represented the cohesive- ness and strength of our pro-Israel community…

…. Constructive conversations between students of different backgrounds took place, as curious students sought to learn more. To us and to the hundreds of students wear- ing them, these shirts served as much more…

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… member of Hillel of Metro Detroit's Taglit-Birthright Israel Community trip three summers ago and had one of the best experiences of my life. I had traveled to Israel previously, but it was different…

… what and asked how their Islamic Awareness Week was going, happened at Grand Valley State University. On March and they were happy to report that it was turning out 14, the GVSU Hillel hosted its second…

… land responsible for shaping the Jewish people. I have always been fascinated that Israel, a country that houses roughly a 10th of a percent of the world's population, gets such an incredible amount of…

… international notoriety. As a graduate of WSU, I have run into my fair share of students protesting Israel. At that time, I chose to stay silent because I was not well versed in Israel's political scene or its…

… impact on the global community. I knew I would have to educate myself to become a better advocate for the State of Israel and defend it when people attempted to tarnish its image. I applied to participate…

…- tastic job of educating my fellow peers and me about Israel's rich history, its successes and shortcomings, and the many issues the country faces. Throughout our journey, we covered many topics not often…

… covered in media outlets; such as Muslim IDF soldiers that consider themselves to be Zionists, the bevy of medical and technological innovations Israel is responsible for, and the incredible humanitarian…

… work Israel does. The guest lecturers were an absolute treat to listen to and broadened our knowledge of Israel and the role it plays at home and abroad in a manner that was easy to digest. They included…

… WSU Professor Howard Focus on page 41 Shugmi Shumanov and Lenny Radomski, president of the WSU Jewish Medical School Association 40 May 22 • 2014 edu May 22, 2014 / 22 Iyar 5774 Differences Aside…

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… 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…

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… writer ext year in Jerusalem!" And with that well-known phrase, Kalamazoo College's Jewish Student Organization's Passover seder had come to a conclusion. Each year, more than 50 members of the KCollege…

… community gather together to celebrate this important holiday. The crowd includes members of the JSO, friends of members, students who have never been to a seder before, as well as Jewish and non…

…-Jewish faculty and staff with their families. The on-campus seder is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to celebrate with their K family and is a much-antici- pated event. The inclusion of faculty and…

… service so that each interested JSO member had the opportu- nity to help lead. The night of the seder we worked together to hide the afikomen and greet people as they walked in the doors. For me, this seder…

… is a culmination of four years of JSO experiences. The types of events we hold each year change, except for the seder. I have attended the seder each year, and leading it this year was particularly…

… special. The seder reminds me of the leaders in years past that I have looked up to and respected. Having the opportunity to take that position this year meant carrying on a tradition I have always…

…'s legacy will be celebrated 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at a strolling din- ner followed by a performance by Kol Hakavod, a Jewish a capella group from the University of Michigan. The cost is $75 per adult…

… is being held at Gastronomy/Epic Cafe at 1 Towne Square in Southfield. Pomerance will discuss Israel's economy and the promise of job cre- ation in Michigan. His firm, ATID-EDI, specializes in market…

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… Looks To The Future When we chose Hillel Day School for our children, we already thought we were entering a competitive, up-to-date, technologically advanced school. With the recent generous gifts given…

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… publishing Harry Kirsbaum's cover story on "Race To The Capitol" in the March 13 JN. I am working with all three of these candidates, and they all really want to make a difference. They are all very smart…

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…. Risha Ring its newly remodeled Nusbaum Social Hall. "Risha has dedicated a significant portion of her life to the synagogue said Executive Director David Goodman. "The Beth Ahm community is stronger…

… of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Now a healthy teenage athlete who spends his summers at Camp George in Canada, Katzen dedi- cated his bar mitzvah project to collecting sports equipment and…

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… Gittleman Special to the Jewish News I n 2015, 1,500 children with seri- ous life-threatening and chronic illnesses throughout the Great Lakes region will hear words of normalcy they have only dreamed…

…: "You're going to sleep- away camp!" Their parents will also hear these unexpected words: "This sleep-away camp is free' Slated to open in the summer of 2015, Camp North Star Reach, a 501(c) 3 non- profit…

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… camaraderie around a shared illness. They are learning how to care for themselves and manage their illness with the support of staff and other campers who are going through similar experiences7 The 105-acre…

… camp under construc- tion is a provisional member of the SeriousFun Children's Network According to Wisniewski, the camp offers all the sporting, waterfront and arts and crafts of a rustic summer camp…

… with no obvious point of entry where other camping programs are held can make a kid in a wheelchair feel pretty alienated:' Wisniewski said. "Camp North Star Reach is an extension of their care and will…

… play a big role in their healing:' To create an environment of inclusive- ness, all structures — including the cab- ins, dining hall and bonfire — are built at ground level, thus eliminating the need for…

… spaces available but another sell- out is expected. J-Cycle is presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and Hillel…

… of Michigan. J-Cycle is a bicycle tour designed to celebrate the developments happening in and around Detroit and to explore the city's Jewish history in an up-close way. The event highlights the…

… to include a visit to the historic Albert Kahn-designed Temple Beth El building in the Boston-Edison district of the city, the all-new Chabad House near Wayne State University, Detroit's own Hitsville…

…metro J-Cycle 4 Jewish Historical Society spearheads annual bike tour of Jewish Detroit. J-Cycle participants pass a cemetery in Detroit on a previous year's ride. There is always something…

… friends and family will ride the streets of Detroit to explore many of the city's most exciting spots and neighborhoods and learn about the Jewish history of those areas from the Jewish Historical Society…

… contri- butions of Jewish leaders — both past and present — who have added to the community's rich Jewish culture and history. This year's 22-mile route features six docent-narrated stops. From the…

… starting point of Milliken State Park, located along the Detroit River, riders will travel to Belle Isle to see the fabu- lous aquarium, then to the verdant Elmwood Cemetery. The route travels north and west…

… USA (Motown museum) and the Chase Building in bustling Campus Martius. At the con- clusion of the ride, participants will be treated to a lunch in the park. J-Cycle has a mission to bring people…

… together for a healthy activity that allows them to learn and cel- ebrate Detroit's Jewish history. Now in its fourth year, previous rides have explored other areas of the city, includ- ing the Eastern…

… Market, the Downtown Synagogue and the Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit. In 2012, the ride traveled west to Clark Park, home of the Summer in the City House; and Risha Ring and Carol Lipsitt tell…

… as his foreign language at the University of Michigan in the mid-1960s would be a fateful decision that would greatly impact his personal and professional life. Goldstein, 66, who retires at the end of…

… September after raising tens of mil- lions of dollars during his 36 years rep- resenting Israel's Bar-Ilan University in Michigan, speaks wistfully about it. "When I registered at the University of Michigan I…

… to the Jewish News W hen Avraham Loewenthal was a student at the University of Michigan, a rabbi suggested he read Jewish Meditation. It's a quiet enough title, but the book was about to fill…

…!" Loewenthal — who attended Akiva Hebrew Day School, Hillel Day School and Southfield Lathrup High School — is owner of the Gallery of Mystical Art located in Tzfat, an Israeli city renowned for its creativity…

… the University of Maryland. Initially interested in yoga and Eastern meditation, Loewenthal found Jewish Meditation to be "life-changing:' he said. "It opened me toward realizing that the spiritual…

… with a lecture by Dr. Jeffrey (Yossi) Chajes of the University of Haifa, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield. Chajes, whose lecture is sponsored by the…

… associate professor in the department of Jewish history and director of the Center for the Study of Jewish Culture at the University of Haifa. The author of Between Worlds: Dybbuks, Exorcists and Early…

… Loewenthal's life with a kind of brightness and spirituality and adventure and faith and a world of possi- bilities he never had even imagined. Jewish Meditation, which teaches read- ers how to use meditative…

… teachings inspired me to come to Israel on a spiri- tual journey that is still continuing these 20 years later." Now Loewenthal's art is coming to Michigan in a new exhibit and sale, "Expressive Spirituality…

…," running May 15-June 26 at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit's Janice Charach Gallery. "As we approach the date of the open- ing of our new exhibit, I am excited and proud to present to…

… our community artworks depicting a theme that we can all relate to: spirituality," said Gallery Director Nechama Lurie. "This exhibit will physically capture the lofty ideas of Kabbalah and spirituality…

… and spiritual history. Today filled with galleries and stone houses covered with vines that weave, maze-like, along every crevice, Tzfat in Sneak Peek A sneak peek of "Expressive Spirituality," along…

… is spon- sored by the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM), Federation's FedEd and WSU. The cost of the talk is $10. JBAM members will be admitted at no charge. Cohn-Haddow Presents Talk On…

… the website www.djnfoundation.org 6 frontlines November 13 • 2014 When Jewish Law Conflicts With Civil Law, Who Wins? Professor Howard Lupovitch of Wayne State University will speak on "The Law of…

… 'Hillel's Rise To Greatness' The Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University announces an upcoming lecture by Professor Jeffrey Rubenstein. The talk, titled "Hillel's Rise to Greatness…

…: Rabbinic Stories as History and Literature is co-spon- sored by Congregation Beth Ahm, as part of Professor Rubenstein's Scholar in Residence weekend at the West Jeffrey Bloomfield congrega- Rubenstein tion…

…- ticular challenges and issues ..." Through this discussion, some of these complexities will be addressed and explained. Rubenstein's lecture will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Beth Ahm. The talk is free…

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… for LGBT inclusion, including support for gay marriage. And he is a voice for animal welfare. From 2010-2012, Yanklowitz served as senior Jewish educator and director of Jewish life at UCLA Hillel. He…

… international author and inspiring young Modern Orthodox rabbi, will speak on "Jewish Ethics and Social Justice" at Eastern Michigan University on Dec. 2. "Rabbi Yanklowitz's name has become synonymous with the…

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… call for ethical renewal and social jus- tice within the American Jewish community:' said Dr. Jonathan Sarna, professor of Jewish Studies in the department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis…

… up with the struggle for social justice — that study of the Torah requires a commitment to ethical living. He has since taken on labor rights, penal reform and immigration policy. He has advo- cated…

… has taught at UCLA Law School and at Barnard College. Yanklowitz is founder and presi- dent of Uri L'Tzedek, the Orthodox social justice movement. He is executive director of Valley Beit Midrash, a…

…, 33, has written six books, including Jewish Ethics and Social Justice: A Guide for the 21st Century and The Soul of Jewish Social Justice. ❑ The EMU Jewish Studies Program wel- comes Rabbi…

… University. In 2010, Yanklowitz emerged a star on the PBS Independent Lens documentary The Calling. Determined to make Judaism rel- evant and exciting to Americans, he insisted that faith is inextricably bound…

… 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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… traditional Hebrew classics. The group rehearses at the University of Michigan Hillel. Members include Mara Chaben of Farmington Hills, Taylor Henkin of Bloomfield Hills, and Nathan Chesterman, Noah Duchan and…

… Park welcomes back the warm and talented University of Michigan Jewish a cappella group, Kol Hakavod, Saturday, Jan. 25, at Cafe Shalom. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Kosher munchies and drinks are…

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… "Clowning Around" (Jan. 9, page 36) gave an incorrect day for the performance of mime/entertainer Avner Eisenberg, known as "Avner the Eccentric:' He will appear on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Varner Recital Hall…

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… QUICK CLICK ... Vignettes From The JN Archives Adam Mosseri Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit. Levin had been president of the United Jewish Charities since 1944. Under his leadership, the Federation…

… and college Hillels, important and well-meaning investments in facilities, scholarships and programming would be underutilized if not wasted. You DESERVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE June 12 • 2014…

…. Local members of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association are leading an alliance of volunteers to engage in the humanitarian mis- sion of designating bodies not claimed over 90 days, then burying them…

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… welcome mat for immigration, we need our own version of a "Jewish welcome mat" to attract "immigrants" from New York, Chicago and other high-cost areas. A side from financial woes plaguing the Jewish…

… Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, it's been a very good 2014 for the Detroit Jewish com- munity. So far, the William Davidson Foundation, the William and Audrey Farber Philanthropic Endowment Fund and…

… the Mandell and Madeleine Berman Foundation have revealed plans to invest more than $35 million in gifts or grants for Hillel Day School, Temple Israel, Akiva Hebrew Day School, Hebrew Free Loan and…

… Congregation Shaarey Zedek. At their core, these gifts are designed not only to help make Jewish preschool, Jewish day school and college educa- tions more affordable, but also to provide state-of…

…-stimulating and widely shared assessment that Detroit is the most affordable place in America to raise a committed Jewish family. All of this has me thinking about tiny Dothan, Ala., ... again. Remember Dothan? In…

… September of 2008, I wrote about its aggressive efforts to recruit young Jewish families to this "regional hub of industry, healthcare and education" that enjoys a "low cost of liv- ing, vibrant economy and…

… lis- When conspiring to kill their brother, ten. ❑ Joseph is not referred to by name. The Davey Rosen is associate director at the brothers have formed a nameless mob, University of Michigan Hillel and…

… is a proud twice saying, "let's kill him:' and some- graduate of Hillel Day School Class of '94. one says, "here comes the master of dreams:' But it's a nameless mob, we don't know who is talking. In…

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… daughter, and the words are on my the jailor assigns Joseph the role of mind as I read this week's parshah. overseeing other prisoners, including This could be Joseph's theme song Pharaoh's imprisoned butler…

… and baker. for parshat Vayeshev. There is a recur- Both the butler and baker have dreams ring theme of looking at another human and are distressed when the dreams being as somehow less human or valu…

… positivity to the Vayeshev begins by intro- situation. ducing Jacob's children, in Joseph's dreams were ignored MB by his family and community, particular Joseph, to whom Jacob gives a coat of many and he…

… wants others' dreams to colors. Words with negative be heard. Joseph says to his fel- connotations fill this sec- low inmates that the interpreta- tion: Joseph "brings an evil tion of dreams belongs to…

… God, report" to Jacob about his and he proceeds to interpret brothers; Joseph's brothers their dreams. Does Joseph think of himself hate him for the coat for it showed their father loved as a god? I…

… think the Torah is Davey R him more, and the brothers teaching us that through our "could not speak peaceably actions we bring God into the [kindly]" of their brother. situation, we bring goodness and…

… kind- Before Joseph could even describe his ness and humility into difficult moments first dream to his brothers, the Torah in our lives and the lives of other people. tells us they hated him even more…

… student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For her mitzvah project, she has been raising money for Greyhound Expressions, volunteering for Michigan Greyhound Connection and…

… bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and is responsible for new business development at GLE Scrap Metal in Orlando, Fla. The couple and their families are excited to be the first wedding at the…

… her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and her doctor of medicine degree from Florida State University. She is a general surgery resident at Florida Hospital. The groom-elect received his…

…B'nai Mitzvah from page 85 KETUBAHS GLASS TO BREAK Hanna Lupovitch will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. She is the daughter of Professor…

… Howard Lupovitch and Lupovitch Marni Foster and sister of Dahvi. Proud grand- parents are Rochelle and Aaron Lupovitch, and Joy Foster. She is also the granddaughter of the late Barry Foster. Hanna is a…

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… Jordan Leo Schulte, son of Carol Schulte and Daniel Schulte, will lead the congrega- tion in prayer on the occasion of his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Temple Schulte Israel in West Bloomfield…

…. Sharing in his celebration will be his brother Jared and proud grandparents Aida Greenspan and Sheldon Schulte. Jordan is also the grandchild of the late Noah Greenspan and the late Fanny Schulte. Jordan is…

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… High School graduate, is newly enrolled in the University of Michigan Medical School. He applied for TALMA because he wanted to travel over the summer, preferably to Israel, and do something meaningful…

…Young Detroiters help teach English to Israeli kids. I sraeli schools in Michigan Jewry's part- ner region in the Central Galilee were loud and at times unruly when a group of 59 young adults from…

… because of Michigan Partnership2Gether's long involvement in English language education. Partnership2Gether (P2G) is in its 20th year nurturing relationships between the people of the Central Galilee and…

… in the process. He previously visited Israel with peers in 2011 as part of Taglit-Birthright Israel. He's former president of Grand Valley Hillel. Summer Rewind Zucker isn't sure how much English his…

… ...L ed T& .......— This bookplate goes inside the cover of each book given by Michigan Jews to Central Galilee students. It includes the name of the donor family. actually have to be implemented…

…. "Educators often admitted there is not Robert much that can be done. Contri TALMA proved to be a one-of- Edi a-kind experience for me:' Zucker, a Grand Valley State University-Allendale and West Bloomfield…

… North America arrived to teach English in a summer school program serving as a pilot for the Ministry of Education. Strong English language skills help young Israelis develop additional skills. The…

… ability to speak English as well as Hebrew is a steppingstone to future success. The influx of young, wide-eyed instruc- tors — 50 Teach for America alumni and nine Jewish Detroit young adults, all ages 20…

…-28 — certainly helped enrich the learning environment at English Summer School, dubbed TALMA/The Israel Language Program for Excellence in English. The Ministry of Education chose the Central Galilee for the pilot…

… Michigan Jewry "Interestingly, when my co-teachers and I presented the students with high expec- tations, introduced a classroom manage- ment system and absolutely stuck to that system and held all children…

… his youth, he continued to celebrate Shabbat quite often at his home or synagogue. Now 22, he lives in Ann Arbor during the school year, where he studies economics at the University of Michigan, plays…

… of a Joanna Mazurkiewicz, 27, a Polish Polish-language article about the JET. Jew at the University of Michigan, In 10 years, she dreams of estab- found Yiddish letters during a visit lishing a Jewish…

… favorable view of the quality of life in Ann Ar- bor (and views Hillel as welcoming on campus) but believes he'll return to France later this year because of the challenge he sees in adapting to the American…

…. He feels more free- dom in Michigan to tell people he's Jewish, as opposed to Paris, which is home to an anti-Semitic climate so bad that 75 percent of French Jews are mulling emigration. "Jewish life…

… her in sity of Michigan Ann Arbor for at in conjunction least five more 5. Daniel Kerbel with a Certifi- years. It's plenty of cate in Jew- 6. Dr. Monica Vaisman with her two time to contem- ish studies…

… ultimately be developed into a Ph.D. Costa Rica, is one of the entrepre- thesis for my studies at the Univer- neurs funded by Quicken Loans sity of Michigan," Joanna says. founder Dan Gilbert's Bizdom Born in…

… skipping one of Michigan's seasons, and the mayor of Hamtramck. She's he can see himself staying around also been to the Jewish Ensemble for the next few years. He currently JOANNA MAZURKIEWICZ: A POLISH…

… positively on his experiences in Michigan (where he's shown his app to the coaches of the MSU football and basketball teams), but he's also in- spiring other outsiders to the state; he even influenced his…

… University of Michigan, 202 S. Thayer, Room 2022, Ann Arbor. Free. Info: www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. TUESDAY, APRIL 8 ANNUAL WOMEN'S SEDER 6 pm. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Includes a kosher dinner…

… Holocaust due to the efforts of their mother and two Christian women, honored as Righteous Gentiles at Yad Vashem. Info: 248-967-3655. 7 pm. At Townsend Hotel, Birmingham. ALS Association Michigan Chapter…

…'s Legacy of Hope awards gala. VIP reception at 6 pm. The event includes dinner, auction and awards. $150 per person. Information: www. alsa-michigan.org or 248-680-6540. FRIDAY, APRIL 4 DSO COFFEE CONCERT…

… Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Maimonides Society of Southeastern Michigan hosts speakers on "Michigan's Human Trafficking Trade: A Major Healthcare Issue." Donation of $18 or more to Federation's 2014 Annual…

…" price of $195, paid by May 20. Cost for dinner only: $50. Proceeds to B'nai B'rith, local BBYO & Hillels on college. Information: 248-646-3100. …

… University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Guy Stern Endowment in Exile and Holocaust Studies. Information: www.holocaustcenter.org or 248-553-2400. TUESDAY, MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 FEED…

… Birmingham ANCIENT MENORAHS 4 pm. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies presents Steven Fine from Yeshiva University. Topic: "Menorahs in Color: Polychromy in Jewish Visual Culture of Roman Antiquity." At…

… and the ordinariness of Hitler's mass murderers, showing that the Holocaust can be explained only if we render account to the full diversity of the people who commit- ted it. Presented by Wayne State…

…: JAZZ AT THE J ✓ Support for overwhelmed family members ✓ Coordination of services so loved ones can remain at home 1:30 pm. At West Bloomfield JCC. With Cliff ✓ Expert care for those living with…

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… Metropolitan Detroit, BBYO, the Hillel Foundation of Metro Detroit and the Hillel Foundation of the University of Michigan. Sponsorship opportunities for individuals, groups and organiza- tions are available in…

… will focus on Librescu's loss of his University of Bucharest research and teaching position for his refusal to join the Romanian Communist Party and his application to immigrate to Israel. The event also…

… called 313Energy. Their mis- sion was to help revitalize Detroit by donating a portion of their proceeds to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. This past fall, the two successful entrepreneurs went off…

… to college: Matthew to Wayne State and Sawyer to Stanford. But before they left, they passed the torch of 313Energy to their younger brothers: Carter Altman, 15, a sophomore, and Connor Tukel, 16, a…

… younger brothers inherited a growing company. The product, launched as a result of an entrepreneur club at their school, is now in more than 80 stores and vending machines throughout Metro Detroit. They…

… CONTENTS Feb. 20 - 26, 2014 I with young people in Detroit. Last month, they met with Dr. Glenda Price and Taylor Teasdale at the Detroit Public School Foundation to present a check reflecting 11 cents of…

… each of the (more than) 11,000 cans of 313Energy sold in the past few months. They also got the names and phone numbers of a few DPS teachers who want them to come and speak to their classes. "We look…

…. Both boys say that their school, Frankel Jewish Academy, has been very supportive of their efforts. The entrepreneur club and running the company have taught them about business and so much more. "It…

… Obituaries Out & About Points Of View Sports Staff Box/Phone List Synagogue List Torah Portion 26 47 35 28 31 6 20 19 Shabbat Lights Shabbat: Friday, Feb. 21, 5:54 p.m. Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Feb. 22, 6…

… opinion that's useful, engaging, enjoyable and unique. It strives to reflect the full range of diverse viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continu- ity. We desire to…

… 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…

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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…

…APRIL HAIL TO THE VICTORS Turmoil at the University of Michigan over a controversial divestment proposal culminated at an emotionally charged six-hour meeting of the Central Student Government (CSG…

… of many strategy sessions, students listen to U-M Hillel chair Michele Freed a sheep as redemption for the firstborn male give her ideas about defeating the BDS resolution. donkey during the Pidyon…

… — the mitzvah is seldom performed because of the difficulty in obtaining a firstborn male donkey. MAY MICHIGAN-ISRAEL BOND STRENGTHENS The Partnership2Gether Region of the Central Galilee created a…

… County morgue. JUNE: A page from the Jewish Chronicle. Friendship Circle of Michigan announced a new endeavor that will pro- vide programming and vocational training for adults with special needs: the…

… Farber Soul Center, an 18,000-square-foot facility that includes an art studio and gallery as well as a fully operative restaurant. DIGNIFIED BURIALS Members of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association…

… of continu- ous free and searchable content about Metro Detroit's Jewish community. STRENGTHENING TIES Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Roey Gilad signed a…

… bilateral cooperation agreement to promote joint industrial research and development projects. The pact will promote and enhance the economic partnership between Michigan and Israel, calling for issuance of a…

… Peter Chamor mitzvah. 411 On April 17, a baby donkey and a sheep were the main players in a rare mitzvah held at Young Israel of Oak Park. More than 1,200 Orthodox men, women and children created…

… standing room only to be part of the mitzvah known as Pidyon Peter Chamor (redemption of the firstborn donkey). It was a first for Detroit. Not counting Israel — where Jewish farmers with donkeys abound…

… a picnic with the youngest member of her host family, Aden Opperer. (Aden's parents are Josh and Rachel Opperer.) B1.1 L Dethrri.t —7- ezu- L4frs.. A DErRo u " ‘HRONIC,74%- e va.s.-24…

… & Arthur Gaba • Hadassah Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit • Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit • Jewish Community Relations Council • JNF — Michigan Region • Michigan Board of Rabbis…

… 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…

… as guest curator modern forms of expression. for an exhibit on view through There are, as examples, basket Sept. 14 at the University of Michigan artists who have incorporated Museum of Art. images in…

… Michelson: Phoenix, 2012: Handmade paper, archive board and ink, and wood. the work and galleries and making sug- gestions:' says Taubman, whose family has supported Hillel programs at the University of…

… American Art from the Northeast and Southeast" will be on view through Sept.14 at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. Free admission with $10 donation suggested. For complete…

…- Doris Sloan Memorial Program: "UMMA tion to one in Michigan. Dialogue: Speaking of Past and Present: "Native artists have continued to exist Changing Perceptions and Practices in and thrive, and they live…

… connections to Michigan developed after her marriage to William Taubman (son of local business- man/philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman), became interested in Native art while working at Sotheby's after studying…

…#1'.. - CI " Suzanne Chessler of Arts and Design in New York, showcases more than 100 works completed by some 85 artists with lien Taubman focuses on contem- many combinations of historic and porary projects…

… their works and a ceram- "Changing Hands: Art Without ic artist who uses horsehair as part Reservation 3: Contemporary Native of abstract forms. North American Art from the Northeast The idea of "changing…

… hands" originally and Southeast" captures the diversity of referred to the idea of traditions changing approaches demonstrated by hands from one generation to indigenous artists of more another as the…

… tography, and performance have earned master's degrees and installation art. related to their media and estab- "I feel this exhibit creates lished accomplished careers. some new bases of conversa- "Changing…

… hands, for me, Ellen Taubm an tion so visitors understand means these artists are giving that Native people didn't back:' says Taubman, who will stop existing at the end of make a public presentation at…

… 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…

…-like talks by Rabbi Michael Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom, Miryam Rosenzweig of the Jewish Federation's NextGen Detroit Department and Tilly Shames of University of Michigan Hillel, about 100 professional…

… Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue 1:) ( 80 1 DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEONARD SLATKIN • "*.vi Music Director A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED ORCHESTRA CALL 313.576.5111 OR VISIT DSO.ORG GROUPS OF 10 OR…

… the needs of young Jews:' she said, pointing to the rebirth of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and the new Chabad in the D, the Lubavitch outreach center in the city. Shames of U-M Hillel said she…

… Detroit is enjoying a revival, thanks to younger Jews who are committed to reinvigorating the city. Still, affiliation rates remain low, along with financial support of Jewish institu- tions. There is much…

… work to be done. While the Pew Research Center's "A Portrait of Jewish Americans:' released in I - WRCJ 90.9 FM PRgENTS • JO DETROIT niMPHONY SIR A eig or too 44( • 10 n_re6etve_.5 BY144…

… finding of the demographic study: Even if they aren't religious, don't belong to a syn- agogue or other Jewish institution, don't donate to Jewish causes or are married to a non-Jew, 83 percent agreed they…

… are proud to be Jewish. That has prompted a new round of soul- searching among Jewish professional and lay leaders who are trying to figure out how to capitalize on that positivity. How do they make a…

… compelling case for being part of the community, for raising children Jewishly, for supporting Jewish causes? Generating Local Ideas After a lively presentation of the Pew Center's findings last week and TED…

… and lay leaders of the area's synagogues, temples, social service agen- cies and the Jewish Federation discussed, in small groups, strategies for bolstering their communities. Some of the ideas floated…

… include becoming more inclusive and collabora- tive, tailoring programs to specific interests and changing the way institutions market themselves. "One thing that struck me was the chal- lenge of marketing…

… 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…

…Hillel fifth-graders look into the Yad Ezra sukkah through bamboo windows with real grapevines. I n 2012, the American Institute for Architects, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and other…

… Michigan were built, with the winning sukkah designed and erected by Team4Community part- ners: Shari Stein (interior designer), Ralph Nunez (landscape architect, urban designer) and Harold Remlinger…

… (licensed architect). The mission for this Birmingham firm is to improve the quality of life in Metro Detroit by mentoring the next generation of emerging young design professionals. Their design, made of 59…

… straw bales and taking one hour to build, includes branches that form a Jewish star at the entry way, the Hebrew letter "Hay" out of straw bales on the outside, a small wood table inside, a bamboo open…

… window and real grape vines. Evergreens were used for the traditional schach on the roof. The designers chose to make the sukkah out of hay because it is warm and provides insulation and, when the holiday…

… Gaba, fifth-grade teacher at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills, organized a field trip to Yad Ezra in Berkley for 59 students to visit the suk- Kenneth Stein, Shari Stein, Matt Puz, kah and help with…

… the finishing touches. Brendan Cagney, Ralph Nunez, Hannah The students learned about the con- Remlinger and Harold Remplinger relax struction of the sukkah within the hala- outside their award…

…-winning sukkah. chic laws, the value of sustainability and participated in applying the schach. Now that the holiday is over, hay from The students then toured Yad Ezra and the sukkah will be donated to the…

… Detroit learned about the organization's efforts to Mounted Police for their horses to eat. alleviate hunger in this community and Yad Ezra currently provides 1,300 fami- dropped off donated cans of food…

… for the lies with free kosher groceries every month. client families to enjoy. The students, struck Last year, Yad Ezra distributed more than by the experience of seeing their studies 1.1 million pounds…

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… present "The Rabbinic Story through Modern Eyes" This scholar-in-resi- dence event will feature the teaching of Jeffrey Rubenstein, professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at New York University. The community is…

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…metro The Rabbinic Story Through Modern Eyes Stories about rabbinic sages like Hillel, Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai are among the most well known in the Talmud. They are used by scholars…

… to con- struct the history of the Talmudic age. However, current research is develop- ing new methods to interpret these 111 stories. Congregation Jeffrey Beth Ahm and Adat Rubenstein Shalom Synagogue…

… veterans. Everyone who attends will receive a booklet with the names and service of all veterans who call and provide the infor- mation by 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10. There will be a formal veterans' proces…

…-in-residence activities con- tinue on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Beth Ahm. Professor Rubenstein will present "Aggadah 101: How to Read Rabbinic Stories" at 8:45 a.m. He will explore the literary features of stories while learn…

…- ing how to interpret stories as a source of Jewish values, ethics and culture. At 1 p.m„ he will present "Between Israel and Babylon: Stories as Carriers of Cultural Values," focusing on the…

… similarities and differences of the same story in the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds. Professor Rubenstein was born in South Africa and grew up in Chicago. He has received degrees from Oberlin College, the…

… program in the small chapel immediately fol- lowing lunch. Tamar Freeman, who is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and who fought in Afghanistan, will speak about her experience as a Jewish woman…