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…metro Supporting IDF Young Detroit leader follows in his parents' footsteps. F or Daniel Kaufman of West Bloomfield, supporting the Friends of the IDF (FIDF) is personal. Daniel follows in the footsteps of his father, Alon Kaufman, chairman of the FIDF Michigan Region, and his mother, Shari Kaufman, vice president of the Michigan Region, in supporting the Israel Defense Forces soldiers by attend- ing the recent FIDF National Gala in New Yo...…
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…Hannah Solomon, Rachel Morof, Rachel Fenberg, Caitlin Forbes, Emily Benderoff, Katie Rothstein and Emma Salesin Camp Finder It's not too late to find your kids a camp for this summer. Sari Cicurel Special to the Jewish News I n March 2011, after 55 years, Camp Sea-Gull, an all-girls summer camp on Lake Charlevoix, closed its doors. Sherri Morof, whose daughter Rachel had been going to Camp Sea-Gull since she was very young, was stunned. ...…
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…metro Gabe studied Rambam in Hebrew, Shakespeare in English, and ended up at U of M. A curriculum with a sense of balance Akiva Hebrew Day School is the only local school that provides both a Modern Orthodox and college preparatory education, in a dual curriculum. In the past 50 years, thousands of Detroit-area children have graduated from Akiva and gone on to America's most prestigious colleges. Over 95% of our students are accepted to the...…
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…metro >> around town Girls Empowered Program helps develop strong Jewish women in the community. 0 n March 2, 27 girls and 22 moms experienced the Girls Empowered program with a Jewish twist. For this Congregation B'nai Moshe event, the popular Birmingham- based girls' program referenced the Jewish American Girl Doll book, Candlelight for Rebecca, to open up dis- cussions led by Girls Empowered facilita- tor Kimber Yankee. The group focuse...…
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…metro >> around town Special Traditions Jewish Parents Institute's model seder includes its own Haggadah with unique traditions. E ach year, Jewish Parents Institute (JPI) families and guests get together for a model seder held at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. In addition to Passover foods, the seders include familiar holiday and modern music plus stories of the plagues, both traditional and new Throughout the morning, gu...…
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…oints of view >> Send letters to: Ietters@thejewishnews.com Essay Editorial Jewish Birthright Israel will never cede land lightly. L Settling on borders will require Job's patience and Noah's emotional strength. and swaps will be pivotal to any negotiated peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. But because the fate of holy and historic Jewish land is at stake, it's only right that Israeli voters have the final say befo...…
…Editorial Don't Link Pollard To Failed Peace Talks A reported deal that would have resulted in the U.S. freeing convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard from federal prison after 28 years in exchange for Israel releasing another round of Palestinian prisoners appears dead, fortunately. Such a deal would be a trav- esty of justice. U.S. intelligence agencies have kept up a drum- .-- beat of opposition to freeing Pollard, ..i .._,, i ______,,,i...…
…world An Interfaith Journey To India Sharing my Judaism with my Jain friends at a synagogue in their hometown. Gail Katz and Bhavna Mehta Jayeesh and Bhavna Mehta listen to Johnny Pingle in the A friendship that transcends differences in faith synagogue. Gail Katz Special to the Jewish News M y husband and I spent a delight- ful two weeks in February tour- ing India with 30 other people from all over the world with Tauck Tours. We vis...…
…Passover 'New Shoes For Pesach' Shelli Liebman Dorfman Contributing Writer F or Ruchie Weisberg of Southfield, the weeks leading up to Passover involve not only the typical pre- holiday cleaning, cooking and shopping, but — for a unique and touching reason — they also bring serious thoughts of some- thing most take for granted. Ruchie Weisberg thinks of shoes. As she prepares for the holiday, which begins the evening of Monday, April 14, s...…
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…Starting new traditions: New American Haggadah by Jonathan Safran Foer and Nathan Englander. the phrase 'We have to write it down' has become a Milgrom mantra:' — Marianne Bloomberg, Federation, Women's Philanthropy Don't Forget The Fish! "A favorite memory of seder in my house growing up: My mother made gefilte fish from scratch — everyone wanted some (even those people that normally won't eat fish). A new seder tradition now with my in...…
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…EVERY SUNDAY May 4 thru October 19 • 9am-2pm Located on N. Old Woodward across from of Booth Park. BIRMINGHAM iii MIL ■ FARMERS MARKET Children and family members join in on the matzah-making process. PJ Library families have fun at the Bloom Matzah Factory. Lisa Soble Siegmann of Passover, making matzah and creat- ing hand-washing cups for their seders. "Barbara Bloom always says that when you make matzah, you make memories," said le...…
…JCC MACCABI WISHES YOU A pp assover Chava Docks selects a Passover wine from abundant shelves in Israel. Relaxed Pesach A Michigan family's first Passover in Israel. Chava Docks Special to the Jewish News p esach! That word brings up a myriad of feelings among the Jewish people. We almost have a love/hate relation- ship with this beautiful holiday. On one hand, we dread it — the cleaning, shopping, preparation and needing to entertain...…
…Caring For Aging Parents Feels Like The Toughest Job You've Ever Had. Pam Feinberg-Rivkin RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN, ABDA On military bases, Passover preparations begin a month before the holiday. I understand. It can be overwhelming. My team of experienced professionals can help. No matter your challenge or situation - in Michigan or Florida - we know what you are facing and what to do about it. It's our job to plan, manage and even provide the...…
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…arts & entertainment The Passover Pop Playlist Get in the mood for your seder(s) with the musical sounds of our day. Binyamin Kagedan JNS.org I n every generation, one is obligated to see himself as if he had personally left Egypt" The Passover Haggadah annually exhorts us to make the ancient tale of Israelite liberation feel personally relevant. What better way to make this "dinner party" (or "dinner parties:' for those who observe two...…
…arts & entertainment Max, Hannah And Frolicking Frogs Kids' books for Passover bring new friends. I Penny Schwartz Jewish Telegraphic Agency Boston (JTA) F rolicking frogs and magical mat- zah balls are featured in this sea- son's crop of new Passover books for children that are sure to engage, inform, entertain and inspire. David A. Adler, author of the hugely popular early reader Cam Jansen series, offers The Story of Passover. Adler...…
…>> editor's picks CLASSICAL NOTES A Peaceful Passover from About The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, helmed by Maestro Arie Lipsky, presents its season finale, Brahms Festival, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, highlighted by a performance of Brahms' Double Concerto with 2011 International Tchaikovsky vio- lin competition winner Itamar Zorman and 2008 Naumburg International Cello Competition winner David ...…
…arts & entertainment The Nuns' Rabbi Rabbi-psychiatrist Abraham Twerski's new book recounts his special relationship with the sisters of Pittsburgh's St. Francis Hospital. I Sandee Brawarsky F Special to the Jewish News r, , or a psychiatrist to question a patient about her parents and her past to gain insight into her anger or alcoholism is commonplace. But when the psychiatrist is a Chasidic rabbi, the scion of a rabbinic dynasty, an...…
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…arts & entertainment Cookbook Corner A roundup of new Passover recipes from recent releases. Gail Zimmerman Arts Editor Assemble salad: Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Place sweet potatoes on top right before serving. Makes 8 servings. Recipe from A Taste of Pesach: Trusted Favorites, Simple Preparation, Magnificent Results. Reprinted with per- mission from ArtScroll/Mesorah. A Taste of Pesach: Trusted Favor...…
…FROM THE PRODUCERS OF RIVERDANCE Gourmet, Brooklyn-based nutrition expert and consultant Vicky Pearl com- bines the healthfulness of gluten-free with gourmet tastes to create delicious kosher recipes, many of which can be served for Passover. The cookbook features more than 100 recipes, each accompanied by a full-color photo, as well as tips on the nutritional value of specific foods and a useful guide to help readers choose among different ...…
…rroNG Hu arts & entertainment FINE CHINESE DINING Protein In A Plant 'A wonderful adventure in fine dining" — Danny Raskin Newly kosher-for-Passover quinoa leaps onto your seder table. I Mollie Katzen JNS.org V egetarians, and especially vegans, need some high- protein plant food with a bit of heft to keep them going during Passover, especially if observing the Ashkanazic tradition that forbids eat- ing kitniyot—a category that includ...…
…dc5iArt&tei and/ tte,/,,a,no/ GREEN ONION QUINOA CAKES These appealing and tasty disks are crisp on the outside and fork-tender throughout. They're wonderful as a breakfast or brunch entree, topped with salsa or with strips of roasted red pepper (OK to use some from a jar for convenience if it complies with your kashrut). This is also a fun side dish or appetizers. You can make the batter, and even form the cakes, up to two days ahead of tim...…
…arts & entertainment >> food Menu Breakfasts - Passover-style. GALS E ggs. Fruit. Coffee. Purchased cereal. These are typical breakfast foods that are perfect for Passover. Still, sometimes we want more. Something warm to eat with a spoon instead of oatmeal. Pancakes. French toast. Granola. Muffins. Bread. No problem. On the menu this week is breakfast, Passover-style. The following Pesadik breakfasts — including my favorites, matzah brei...…
…PASSOVER POPOVERS I got this recipe from a woman I met a few years ago. She gave me a great gift. I like these as much as any pop- over, Passover or not. 3 cups water 1 cup vegetable oil 1-1 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 cup matzah cake meal 2 cups matzah meal 12 large eggs Put the water, oil, salt and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove the mixture from the heat. Stir in the cake meal, then the mat- zah meal; the dough will be...…
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