…If our CD rates were any higher, we'd have to give them oxygen. You've never seen a bank like this! Visit our Birmingham or Farmington Hills branches, or call evening school and lecture series. Mrs. Nadis was the first sisterhood treasurer of Congregation Beth Moses and is a member of ORT and Na'amat. They have shared interests in the Jewish community at large, helping to found the Detroit Jewish Historical Society and serving on the Agency...…
…From Dusk To Dawn Area congregations host all-night Torah study sessions on Shavuot. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer T he custom of Tikkun Leil Shavuot, all-night Torah study on the holiday of Shavuot, has become an annual occurrence in many Detroit- area synagogues. Shavuot, this year beginning Thursday evening, May 16, com- memorates the Jews receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai; Tikkun Leil Shavuot honors that gift with Torah study. ...…
…;£ Do Your Money a Favor. The more you save... the more you earn. Beth El Honors Confirmands The 2002 confirmation class of Temple Beth El will be honored at Shavuot services at the temple 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Members of the class are Megan Adelman, Justine Aronson, Eshai Bloch, Jared Castiglione, Andrew Craig, Avi Davidoff, Jason Dizik, Allison Farkas, Abigail Fisher, Beth Kerwin, Adam Kessler, Matthew Lisiecki, Nicole Mandel, Jaso...…
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…JEWISH ACADEMY of Metropolitan Detroit B'nai David Marks 110th Anniversary Congregation B'nai David will cele- brate its 110th anniversary with a special Shabbat service on Saturday, May 11. Originally founded as an Orthodox synagogue, the congrega- tion is unaffiliated and classifies itself as Traditional. It utilizes an Orthodox prayer book and its servic- es generally follow Orthodox cus- tom. However, the congregation per- mits family-s...…
…Spirituality Synagogues CONSERVATIVE BETH TEPHILATH MOSES 146 South Ave., Mt. Clemens, 48043, (810) 465-0641. Services: weekdays 7:15 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Daniel Nevins, Herbert Yoskowitz. Cantor: Howard Glantz. Rabbi emeritus: Efry Spectre. Cantor emeritus: Larry Vieder. Services: Friday 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m.; weekdays ...…
…Rabbi: Yissachar Wolf. Services: Friday 10 minutes after candlelighting; Saturday 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. SHOMREY EMUNAH 25451 Southfield Road, Southfield, 48075, (248) 559-1533, 557-9666. Rabbi Shaiall Zachariash. Services: Saturday 9:15 a.m.; weekdays 7:10 a.m.; 10 minutes before sun- down. THE SHUL-CHABAD LUBAVITCH 6211 Quaker Hill Drive, West Bloomfield 48322; (248) 788-4000. Rabbi: Kasriel • Shemtov. YAGDIL TORAH 17100 W. 10 Mile, Southfield...…
…Spirituality. e=the florence melton Fw- e - adult mini-school of metro detroit A Project of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem There Are Many Flags But One Common Cause is starting its second year... Will you be a part of it? * Expand your Jewish horizons in just two years * Geared to the adult learner — no prerequisites, grades or exams * Classes meet weekly; Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings beginning the week of September 10, 2002 ...…
…Photo courtesy of the Jewish Museum, New York City A Holiday Of Honey And Milk Shavuot: The sweet day . when God gave the Torah to the Jews. ELIZABETH APPLE _ BAUM AppleTree Editor The Holiday: Shavuoi ("weeks" in Hebrew.) Shavuot, which lasts two days (or one day in most Reform congregations), begins this year on Thursday evening, May 16. Why We Celebrate: Like all the major Jewish holidays, the ori- gins of Shavuot are in the Torah. We ...…
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…PA R K ON MIDDLEBELT *************** HONEY AND MILK from page 59 Servicing 1 1 became Jewish, so did the children of Israel at Mount Sinai. Also, King David, a descendant of Ruth, died on Shavuot and by reading this book, we commemorate his yahrtzeit (anniver- sary of a Jew's death). Traditionally, the synagogue or tem- ple on Shavuot is decorated with flow- ers and greenery. This is based on the belief that when the Torah was given, Moun...…
…Appietr ee _ Happy Mother's Day! 6111y =00 Mother Is Special Because...." e invited you to tell us about your mom, and some of the reasons why she's so special to you. An entry from Chelsea Foster, chosen . at random, won her and her mother, Linda, a day at Truth Spa in West Bloomfield. The entry is below, left. Here are more entries: = "She is so nice. She lets us get our exercise. She gives delicious meals. She lets us go out for dinne...…
…N " `‘. ' :k \ .‘ Cover Story Academic Achievers LISA ACKERSON More inclusive guidelines Flint Carman Ainsworth have made this year's Michigan State National Honor Society, USY chapter presi- dent, Congregation Beth Israel teacher aide, Meals on Wheels volunteer, Randels Elementary School tutor. Cap 8c Gown, our annual tribute to our community's high school seniors, MICHAEL AMBROSE the biggest yet. ALAN HITSKY Associate Edit...…
…Cover Story etie, avyi, i0/0 0 00 e4i,a;t& EMILY BAKER ALLISON BIRNDORF Berkley Milford National Honor Society, varsity volleyball, Caring and Sharing volunteer, peer tutor. Michigan Merit Scholarship, varsity academic and volleyball letters, OAA Scholar Athlete. National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, Mentoring, Spanish Club, varsity skiing, bowling and golf. Board of Education Award (4 years), Society of Women Engineer...…
…We are so proircrOf you! We know you'll make beautiful music at U of M. Love, Mom, Dad and Ben SONYA BRYSTOWSKI MICHAEL CAPLAN. Yeshivat Akiva, Southfield Berkley March of the Living, NCSY regional VP com- munications, Friendship Circle volunteer. Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society, Torah Achievement Award, Michigan Competitive Scholarship. National Honor Society, Marx AZA, varsity soccer, Temple Emanu-El Hebrew High and volunteer. ...…
…ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE salutes our congregation's many outstanding high school graduates * * Cap Gown * We wish a special Mazal Toy to these students, who have completed our four-year High School Program: Amanda Benkoff Zachary Berg Ilan Brandvain Justin Ceresnie Hannah Dworkis Pamela Feingold Daniel Fischer Robert Frankel Jodie Friedman Alison Goldberg Pamela Goldfaden Hilary Goldin David Goldman Geoffrey Gordon Louise Greenstein Jacly...…
…We wish a hearty Mazel Tov to our Confirmation and Graduation Classes of 2002!! CHGEGE1011 SHAAREY ZEDEK GRADUATION CLASS Geoffrey Adelman Anthony Bordoley Benjamin Brown Danielle David David Dworin Gabriel Edelson Bryan Elkus Joshua Foster Bradley Garoon Michael Glazier Ariel Gluckson Danielle Goodman Jessica Harold Stacey Jonas Daniel Kahn Joshua Kimmel Zachary Krasman Rachel Lappin Sara Losonci i&to m Sam Madorsky David Margolis Eric M...…
…D ear Jennifer, Cover Story Your educationaliourney from Adat Shalom pre-school, Lone rine Elementary, West hills Middle, thru ndover, Ann Arbor, Harvard and CI of M Law.5chool is over. Your energy , discipline and courage and compassion have always made L.15 proud. JONATHAN ELLIS C ongratulation5 To A Star! reeling nachas from our kinder EMILY FARBER Ann Arbor Greenhills West Bloomfield Newspaper editor-in-chief, theater ...…
…JASON GARRICK Birmingham Groves National Honor Society, concert band, foot- ball and wrestling captain, peer tutor. Football: JV Coaches Award, Most Valuable Lineman, Parents Award, Academic All-State special mention, All-State honorable mention. Wrestling: Rookie of the Year, Coaches Award, Div. II regional champion. Michigan State GILLIAN GOLDBERG West Bloomfield National Honor Society, tennis, yearbook business editor, Student Governm...…
…Dear Cover Story Michael YOU have made U5 50 very, very proud to .he your grandparents. May your life be filled with health, happiness SHANNA GOLDENBERG and all that you desire. 5est wishes and congratulations! Love Always and Forever, GEOFFREY GORDON Berkley Southfield-Lathrup National Honor Society, peer mentor and tutor, symphony, regional shlichah (communi- ty service and social action) Michigan Region BBYO, Fanny Brice BBG ...…
…TEMPLE BETH EL 18 PROUD TO HONOR 1'116 CONFIQMAND6 AND GRADUATES Confirmation Clam IAN GROSS lkiest Bloomfield Freshman basketball, Greenberg AZA, peer tutor. Michigan MEGAN ADELMAN ABIGAIL FISHER RION NUNEZ DAVID SILVER JUSTINE ARONSON BETH KERWIN ALAN POSNER DANIEL STEIN ESHAI BLOCH ADAM KESSLER KATHERINE POTASH SARAH WALDBOTT JARED CASTIGLIONE MATTHEW LISIECKI ADAM RUSSMAN DAYNA WARHEIT ANDREW CRAIG N ICOLE MANDEL JULI...…
…Cover Story Grandparents: Fred and Shirley Green BRIAN HARTMANN Willed Lake Western National Honor Society, varsity ice hockey, AAU Junior Olympics gold medalist, JCC Maccabi Youth Games. Scholar Athlete Award, Dave Carlisle Scholarship. Michigan ARIELLE HODARI Detroit Country Day, Beverly Hills Nationally ranked equestrian, tennis captain, newspaper sports photography intern, French Club, confirmed at Temple Israel. Phi Beta Kappa, Na...…
…Love, Mom, Dad, Stefanie, Honey and Bubble NETANEL ISRAEL AARON KACZANDER Berkley Birmingham Groves • National Honor Society, peer tutor, Hebrew tutor, French Honor Society, Caring and Sharing volunteer. Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan Merit Scholarship, varsity academic letter. Wayne State National Honor Society, peer tutor, Temple Beth El music aide and religious school gradu- ate, forensics, varsity skiing and baseball. National Council of...…
…Cover Story ELLIOTT KESSLER ETAN KLEIN JULIA KOTLYAR RACHEL LAPPIN West Bloomfield Ann Arbor Huron Ann Arbor Huron BBYO regional mayamen, USY member at large, Abbot Middle School tutor, Adat Shalom homeless volunteer, West Bloomfield Nature Reserve and Parks and Recreation vol- unteer and fund-raiser. Chamber Choir, A Cappella Choir treasurer, JV tennis, BBYO, chemistry tutor, Jewish Student Union, Torah reader. National Honor Society...…
…We are so proud of your ALEXANDER LETVIN MATTHEW LICAVOLI Yeshivat Akiva, Southfield North Farmington . Varsity basketball, NCSY treasurer, Friendship Circle volunteer, Walled Lake Central wrestling and track. Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit . Award. National Honor Society, varsity tennis, DECA, Spanish Club, Temple Israel youth group, Service Learning, National Math League, Michigan Math League. National...…
…Cap III Gown ETHAN LINKNER N m., (Dad, Cover Story JEFF LUTZ Bloomfield Hills Lahser Bloomfield Hills Andover National Honor Society, Student Council, class treasurer, soccer captain, peer tutor, Scholar's Plus volunteer, Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic volunteer. Principal's Award, All- State soccer two years. ALS volunteer, Utah curling team, WBFH- FM and BHS-TV broadcaster, Shield writer, announcer for Andover baseball. National Ju...…
…Congatulationg Kim is Lieberman on your Graduation! We are to proud of you and ail of your many accomplighmentg. We know you will Rhine in New York, just as you have till now. We love you and hope each and every one of your dreams come true ALL OUR LOVE, MOM, DAD, JENNIFER, LINMEY AND ARAI.-1 MICHAEL MIDLER Flint Carman-Ainsworth National Honor Society, Big Brothers, first-grade tutor, Student Council, tennis, Washington D.C. Close-Up, Sum...…
…k?P7V 111 ; fiL,4 Cover Story i Love, u Mother, Dad Mitchell LOUISE ESTHER GREENSTEIN (A piano and vocal student of Younghae Yoon) • 2001 - Received a gold pin from the National Piano Teachers' Guild for 5 years of superior performances at audition recitals (10-15 piece recitals) • 2001 - Received a gold pin from the International Piano Teachers' Guild for a superior performance at an audition recital • 2001 - Received a second trophy ...…
…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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