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…Editor's Letter jarc wwwjarc.org Activism 101 A ctivism_ even the word exudes energy. You feel its current just saying it. It means the practice of vigor- ous action, with commitment, in pursuit of a cause. Sharpening this definition, activist Zina Kramer of Bloomfield Township says an activist is someone who pas- sionately strives to elevate the landscape of our lives. "Activism involves intentional action to bring social or political ch...…
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…Special Report AND1NG OVA lON For The Community Mandell and Madeleine Berman Theatre to rise at West Bloomfield JCC. One of Judaism's greatest sages, Hillel, said, "Do not separate yourself from the community." Simple words, but, oh, so wise. The Detroit Jewish community continues to be blessed with many leaders and philanthropists of high stature. Our community has fallen in population, but we take a backseat to no region when it comes t...…
…/ N , , gar Mark Lit Todd Sachse f "SAJE, the annual Jewish Book Fair, the Lenore Marwil Film Festival and the Stephen Gottlieb MusicFest all have flour- ished. Imagine what they will become when presented in proper facilities. "We have no place to teach theater or music or dance to children," Lit added. "We have no space for amateur produc- tions. The Berman Theatre will be the heartbeat of this agency." JCC President Todd Sachse said...…
…pedal Report Call for Nominees for the 22nd TANDING OVATION Annual Berman Award Community from page A13 ing campaign. Some families have already stepped up to support it; we welcome the participation of others with an interest in the project:' for Outstanding Professional Jewish Communal Service created by Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman More Plaudits Robert Aronson, Federation CEO, said, "The Berman Theatre will be a great additi...…
…Philanthropy In Motion The vision, drive and charisma of the Bermans yield vast benefits for the Jewish world. Bill Carroll Special to the Jewish News W hen Mandell L. "Bill" Berman was preparing to be dis- charged from the U.S. Navy in 1946, he received a letter from his father, Julius. The 28-year-old learned that his father was investing $12,000 for him to go into the building business with the younger Berman's brother-in-law, Bert L....…
…• NG OVAT!'N Near right: At the May 5 opening of "Haven to Home: Jewish Life in America" at the Detroit Historical Museum, honorary event co-chair Eugene Applebaum and Bill Berman, recipient of the Leonard N. Simons History Award from the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Far right: Laying the cornerstone for Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield: Louis Berry, David Miro, Rabbi Morris Adler and Bill Berman, June 17,1962 Philant...…
…Thccnk ouJ Madeleine & Bill Berman For your generosity and support of our community Yasher koach! Bill Berman and his father, Julius, 1951 But he's most proud of his accom- plishments in and around Detroit, such as a new scholarship program at Wayne State University "I've rounded up 11 local Jewish donors so far to contribute $8,000 a year each to sup- port and mentor a student," he said. Past state positions include presi- dent of the So...…
…Special Report STANDING OVATION Philanthropy from page A17 Ty I A18 June 4 2009 SHAAREY ZEDEK EXTENDS A HEARTY MAZEL TOV 3ERM. TO ON HIS GENEROSITY, WISDOM & DEDICATION TO OUR BELOVED CONGREGATION & THE GREATER JEWISH COMMUNITY Honors, Honors Bill Berman has been the recipient of many honors and awards, including the Detroit Jewish community's 1111 prestigious highest honor, Federation's Harold Berry Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award; the ...…
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…a I I N 'Mr. Jewish Education' Bill Berman is a major force shaping future generations. Shelli Liebman Dorfman which came the creation of the Mandell L. Berman Center at the North American Jewish Data Bank at f someone asked me to invent a the University of Connecticut and the major donor who understands Berman Jewish Policy Archive at New fully what we are trying to York University. accomplish for Jewish education, I Berman played a key...…
…SUMMER CLASSES FOR ADULT LEARNERS ients of the Berman Fellowship have exhibited leadership abilities and speak to Mr. Berman's com- mitment to Jewish education as the key to Jewish continuity," Holtz said. "Mr. Berman has contributed and pledged support in the seven figures to the seminary.We are deeply grateful for his fervor, bril- liance and vision." "Bill Berman is a visionary who always understood the vital importance of Jewish educatio...…
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…Metro Jerusalem Day Yeshivat Akiva program includes salute to its Israeli educators. 0 n May 21, Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield celebrated the 42nd anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification with a multimedia program that included song, dance, documen- tary footage from the Six-Day War and an original video production entitled Jerusalem in All Its Glory. The video, produced by 11th-grader Amitzur Nachshoni, was a montage that featured photogra...…
…Metro AROUND TOWN Awesome '80s Young adults go back in time during prom-themed event. Jennifer Noparstak of Berkley and Jennifer Levine of Pleasant Ridge Brett Mountain of Huntington Woods YAD president Jill Menuck and co-chairs Heidi Wineman of Birmingham and Andrea Beavers of Farmington Hills E specially in these tough economic times, every dol- lar donated to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit counts and is appreciated. ...…
…Thanks to the Great Eiglit, thanks to our sponsors - And thanks to YOU - our communit friends who made -Ellis ear's Eight Over Eigkt1/ 9 4 a huge success! Start thinking of someone over 80 you'd like to nominate for 2010 and watch the Jewish News for announcements on how to become involved in this celebration honoring our community heroes for their dedication to Tikkun Olam. All money raised from Eight Over Eighty will benefit residents of J...…
…I Metro L'C To I lie! Face it. Times are hard. Ancient authentic Jewish wisdom and teachings definitely have answers for today's contemporary problems. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Rabbi Irons' last series drew 700 attendees —filling the entire main auditorium of the West Bloomfield Jewish Community Center You might want to get front-row seats this time. (That's Jewish wisdom.) Did we mention the refreshments? An Exciting Month...…
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…TO.. 13 Jamie Rashty, 15, daughter of Laurie and Reuben Rashty of West Bloomfield, placed second in the United States in the Rashty International Chidon Hatanach competition in New York City. She is a student at Yeshivat Akiva in Southfield, where she studied for the competition under the guid- ance of Rabbi Pinchas Amior. Rashty was honored at Keter Torah Synagogue in West Bloomfield on Saturday, May 30. Seven Jewish community lead- ers we...…
…World NEWS ANALYSIS Palestinian Muddle With support for Abbas, is Obama betting on the wrong horse? Leslie Susser Obama also has promised to invest $400 million in developing an improved Arrow anti-missile system and, according to Netanyahu aides, told the prime minister in May that he would not press Israel over the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Israelis on the left and the right are critical of the Obama approach. They say the focus...…
…Shoah Remembered Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor C lose to 300 people attended the Holocaust memorial program featuring Russian survivors at the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park on May 31. The program, offered in Russian and English, included seven survivors telling their individual stories of loss and surviv- al during the Holocaust. Before introduc- ing them, Rene Lichtman, vice president of the World Federation of Jewish Chi...…
…Nazi Deception U.S. Holocaust Museum looks at techniques of propaganda. Ron Kampeas Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington T he standout display in "State of Deception': the special exhibi- tion on propaganda at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, doesn't really stand out. It's a little booklet buried in a stunning array of posters, multimedia and interactive exhibits: Der Anti-Nazi, published in 1932 by a German Jewish umbrella group. Its ...…
…World ROUNDUP Paris Killer Of Jew Confesses Paris/JTA — The head of a gang accused of murdering French Jew Ilan Halimi con- fessed, but it is still unclear who inflicted the fatal injuries. "You know very well I was the one who did it," Youssouf Fofana told a French court May 28, in reference to the kidnapping, torture and murder of Halimi, 23, in 2006. His statement was reported to journal- ists by judicial sources, since the press is not a...…
…Thoughts A MONTHLY MIX OF IDEAS Secure Responsibility New York/JTA T he May 20 announcement of a thwarted terrorist attack against synagogues in the Riverdale sec- tion of the Bronx highlighted two impor- tant issues that have emerged clearly in the new age of terror in the years since 9-11: That extraordinary law enforce- ment cooperation and investigative operations can disrupt potentially devas- tating homegrown terrorist attacks in th...…
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