…Ci) th 4 MAY 2002 Issue 21 MICHIGAN REGION / TOGETHER FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW Michigan 1313Y0 Hosts International BBG MBA Convention "An incredible experience for everyone" is how Emily Farber, BBG Regional N'siah, described the BBG International Mind, Body, Attitude (MBA) Convention, held at Camp Maas in Ortonville, Michigan, March 15-17. The Convention was hosted by Michigan Region and was supported by a grant from the Jewish Women's F...…
…To: Our Readers From: Our Leaders The theme of this year's Young Leadership Conclaves was "Training an Army of Leaders," for that is one of our major goals in Michigan BBYO. We are the place that teens get their first taste of running their own program, setting goals and working toward them, learning to work with others and how to compromise, defining responsibilities and assuring follow- up. These are some of the parts that make up the leade...…
…• WWI • Young Leadership Conclave: Training an Army of Leaders • Membership Open House Packs 'Ern In! BBYO offers first and second year members the opportunity to learn more about the organization and prepare themselves for chapter leadership at two Young Leadership Conclaves held annually at the Milan Conference Centre in Belle River, Ontario. It was a full house of 36 BBYOers at Young Leadership Conclave II, February 22-24. YLC 2 part...…
…Saluting Jay Bassin, My Advisor by Gabe Craig, Aleph Godol, Greenberg AZA The first time I met Jason Todd Bassin, he was standing in a corner in a suit that probably cost more than my entire wardrobe. "Hey," I asked, "who's that guy over there in the corner?" "Oh him?" the guy next to me replied, "That's Jay, our chapter advisor." Jay works at Great Lakes Health Plan, the second largest Medicare/Medicaid provider in Michigan, as manager of o...…
…BBG MBA Convention continued from page 1 and CEO of the Weight Watchers Group, who spoke to the girls about "Nutrition and Healthy Living." The afternoon concluded with Israeli dancing, led by Sara Zonder, a former BBG Regional Gisbarit. The weekend also included Sisterhood programming and a program on "Random Acts of Kindness," based on the movie "Pay It Forward." Staff coordinator for the program was Allison Buchman, Michigan BBYO Senior A...…
…AZA Peg-tot egw4- The girls of Ahavah BBG display their ISS SMALL STEP FOR winning ANAVAR banner during ORE GIANT LEAP FOR MICHIGAN REGION the T-Shirt A Fashion Show on the first 1 11. day of Regional Convention. They wound up winning the T-Shirt Contest as well. L to R: Lori Tapper, Julie Swerdlow, and Stephanie Rosenbloom. * With only 14 girls at Convention, Genesis BBG showed everyone that you don't have to be a big chapter to win. The ...…
…AG (t-ei.ticiwb .2001 Advisor Carin Rockind (seated left) joins the girls of Achayot BBG in celebrating their wonderful victory as Most Distinguished BBG Chapter at RC 2001. Steve Lotzoff, advisor (left rear), and the boys of Jolson AZA celebrate shortly after being declared the Most Distinguished AZA Chapter at Regional Convention 2001. They unseated Kishon AZA, which had won at RC for 11 consecutive years. The Jolson AZA Song Contest pre...…
…014 2001 The BBYO Board of Directors extends its gratitude to the donors listed below for their generous contributions to the BBYO Annual Campaign. These contributions help us to succeed in our commitment to the development of Jewish youth. BENEFACTOR Martin & Irene Bader Philanthropic Fund Richard & Nancy Barr David L. & Arline Bittker Richard Blumenstein Harold & Penny B. Blumenstein Foundation B'nai B'rith Blue Haven Foundation B'nai B'r...…
…Jeffrey & Helen Garden Joel & Linda Garfield David & Ilene Garfield Abe Ghingold Charity Fund Anna & Edward Gluzman Dr. Henry & Karen Goldberg Fred & Debbie Goldenberg Janice & Robert Goldfarb Herman & Barbara Goldsmith Jeffrey & Susan Goldsmith Mark & Judy Goldsmith Allan & Thelma Goldstein Dr. Neal & Jacqueline Goldstein Abraham & Raya Gontovnik Dr. Jay & Shirley Gottlieb Rosalind & Michael Grand Larry & Jan Greenberg Barbara & Jay Guttman J...…
…HAY Y01, I EARD Jordan Brackett, Marx AZA (1993-97), graduated last spring from Swarthmore College and is now living in New York City, where he is a senior anti-trust legal assistant for Simpson, Thacher, and Bartlett. Amanda Warner, Ruach BBG (1993-97), graduated in spring 2001 from the University of Michigan and is now working on a Master's Degree in Public Relations at Boston University. Herb Gray, Herzl AZA (1940's), resigned his riding ...…
…BBYO Remains Committed to Israel BBYO as an organization remains committed to support the state of Israel. * BBYO, in partnership with Oranim Travel of Kfar Saba, is still holding its 28-day Outdoor Adventure program from July 3-30, 2002, for AZA and BBG members. Further information may be obtained at www.travel4teens.com . * BBYO has partnered with Oranim and Birthright Israel to bring BBYO seniors an incredible opportunity to explore Israel...…
…Tribut e A5 -ings continued from page 7 In Memory of Rose Efros To: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Efros From: Addie, Neal, Allison, Ian & Eric Sweet In Memory of Geri Stone To: Ray Stone & Family From: Gail & Jack Shenkman In Memory of Your Beloved Grandfather To: Alyse Grossman From: Michigan Region BBYO Staff In Memory of Your Beloved Grandfather To: Samantha Superstine From: Michigan Region BBYO Staff In Memory of Your Beloved Husband, H. Peter Ro...…
…RACHEL REDMOND CHAD ROCHKIND North Farmington West Bloomfield Varsity tennis, varsity poms, Temple Israel youth group, DECA. Phi Beta Kappa. North American and Michigan Federation of Temple Youth presidents, Kol Ami Temple Youth VP, yearbook, Student Cinema Society founder, DECA, Chalutzim Hebrew summer program. Stern Award For Student Excellence, All-Access Award. Michigan Michigan We are SO proud of you and all that you have accompli...…
…Cover Story Esther Waldman We are so proud of you. Love always, ELIZABETH ROSENFELD YAFFA ROSS North Farmington Beth Jacob, Oak Park National Honor Society, Student Board, Ahavah BBG. Outstanding Chemistry Student, Chemistry Fair 3rd place. School drama director, senior yearbook adver- tising coordinator, B'nos Agudas Yisroel vol- unteer, synagogue youth group leader, Community Outreach Program, honors Hebrew. Phi Beta Kappa. Michiga...…
…Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit Extends a Hearty Mazel Toy to the Class of 2002 Hillel Day School Class of 1998 West Bloomfield High School Western Michigan University Marisa Kowalsky West Bloomfield High School University of Michigan West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University Joshua Lebovic West Bloomfield High School Undecided Anthony Bordoley West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University Noah Liebm...…
…Cap Gown Cover Story Sweet Amazing Resilient And iorlorable. kVe admire ADAM ROTTENBERG RYAN SATOVSKY Bloomfield Hills Andover West Bloomfield National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl captain, Mock Trial, band and orchestra, Student Government, Close Up Leadership, track, Jolson AZA editor. National Merit corn- mended, Michigan Merit, National Advanced Placement, National Quiz Bowl, Andover Quiz Bowl champion, Mock Trial state finalist, 1st ...…
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…Congratulations Jennifer (2 Cover Story ' Congratulations to our Phi Beta Kappa at Emory University Jennifer aznick Good luck with your awesome job in Atlanta We are so proud of you. All our best wishes for happiness and success in your future. TALYA SCHOSTAK With love, respect and admiration Mom and Dad I rat RJRI RI RI RI RIRIR112-I RI 21ralRIRIRI RI ra1 ral RI al MI RIRIR.1 r2J r21talRIRIRI elralRIOreJ2IRIR1f2121RIRIalRl RACHEL SE...…
…BRIAN SHULMAN North Farmington DANA SIMONS Wi'st Bloomfield National Honor Society, basketball, peer medi- ation, Boys State, DECA, Michigan and National math leagues. Optimist Club Leadership Award, Scholar Athlete, National DECA Finalist, basketball Positive Mental Attitude Award, Outstanding Chemistry Student, Physical Education Merit Award, Biology Merit Award, Phi Beta Kappa. National Honor Society, Volunteer Impact, volleyball, Dora S...…
…Cover Story We are so proud of you! May your future be successful and full of good health and happiness! Love always, Mom, Dad & Jeff X0X0X0X0X0 JENNIFER SMITH Birmingham Groves PERELA STEWART Beth Jacob, Oak Park Ski captain, North American Federation of Temple Youth VP Youth Federation of Temple Israel VP, Etchings literature and arts magazine co-editor. Skiing Parents Award, Detroit Free Press Poetry Award. Choir leader, senior class...…
…ARI TEGER JENNIFER WEINGARTEN Yeshivat Akiva, Southfield Grosse Pointe North B'nei Akiva board, Model U.N., Panim el Panim, Friendship Circle volunteer, Student Council, class fund-raiser. Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Michigan Merit Award, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Yeshivat Hakotel, Israel Jazz, tap, lyrical, partnering dance, middle school choreographer, Multicultural Diversity Group, Pointe Chorale officer, symphony, ...…
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…SARAH WILLIAMS SARAH WOLKINSON North Farmington Bloomfield Hills Andover National Honor Society, tennis, pom-pon, Michigan and National math leagues, DECA, Spanish Club, USY. Tennis conference and regional champion no. 4 doubles, Scholar Athlete, Phi Beta Kappa, merit award in biology. National Honor Society, SADD secretary, Care and Share, Spanish Club, Student Council, Model U.N., Panim el Panim, bas- ketball, yearbook, Young Israel of ...…
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…INSIDE: Get Ready For Art Fair Season ts & tertain Salute To American Jewish Women 94 100 Planned Parenthood Hosts Erica Jong . . . . 102 Local comedian gets a second chance at the Seco r Lisa Maxine You get only one shot ill lift, so you have to determine what makes you happy — get pumped up and go lO for it.'' …
…out Best Bets CLASSICAL NOTES The Tel Aviv Virtuosi, an ensemble composed of soloists from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, per- form 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Southfield's Millennium Centre in a salute to great Jewish com- posers. The musicians will perform classical, Broadway, Hollywood and shred tunes under the baton of Artistic Director Alexander Povolotsky, and will be joined by New Israeli Opera tenor Felix Livshitz. $25-$45; ticke...…
…DISCUSS YOUR FUTURES OVER LUNCH! HOLLYWOOD LEGEND TONY CURTIS isn't afraid of letting a little thing like modesty get in the way of a television tribute. The 76-year-old, being honored by England's BBC Hollywood Greats pro- gram, said, "When the BBC wanted to celebrate my life, I wasn't surprised. I intrigue me. There's no ego in this, but I've had such an interesting life." Curtis, scheduled to appear in a musical version of Some Like It Hot...…
…Arts Entertainment • Art For Every Taste Birmingham Festival kicks off art-fair season. SUZANNE CHESSLER Special to the Jewish News D "Er 5/10 2002 94 have become her full-time occupation. - "I attended a Conservative synagogue while I was growing up and hope to travel to Israel, photograph the sites and then use paint to color the pic- tures," says Gilbert. The artist, coming ..s to the Birmingham fair for the third time, will be s...…
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…You Don't Have To Go Downtown to show. Melinn now lives downtown to be closer to the place where she spends most of her time. "Whether its the 'Jihad' word or possibly some innocuous item in the show, there'll always be someone who's offended," Melinn said. "I guess when you perform so much satire, you're bound to be offensive. But we try our best to make each performance pure entertainment. That's the main thing." Melinn received the full im...…
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…RESTAURANT In Troy Only TV DAY tilLifl view with music journalist Ben Fong- Torres at the spring 2002 SXSW (South By Southwest Convention), an annual music-industry confab and new-talent showcase in Austin, Texas. "So just thinking we'll stop that and we'll enter a new phase of creativity, that was the idea behind it ... to shuf- fle the deck and do something that fires you up again." With band member Manuel's severe alcoholism "a real conc...…
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