…>> on the cover Every Picture from page 1 "Portraits of Honor: Holocaust and their lives Portraits of Honor was created by the Our Michigan Holocaust since, including how they combined efforts of many individuals: Survivors is part of the came to Michigan. The interviewers, photographers, videogra- Program of Holocaust interviews conducted in phers, staff members and a large cadre Survivors and Families, a recent years are lengthier of volun...…
…-** 4 ea& EGENE KRAFT MAO HAPLAYTAII ORGANIZATION NATHAN ROSTKER OF METROPOLITAA SHIRLEY RADIN DETROIT EVA WIMMER Portrait of Honor West Bloomfield Born 1928, Poland Portrait of Honor West Bloomfield Born in 1928, Poland Portrait of Honor West Bloomfield Born in 1926, Poland Nathan Rostker was the only one of eight siblings to survive World War II, along with his father, who was killed six months later by an anti-Semitic Polish orga...…
…metro Voice Of The People Kol Ami honors Rabbi Roman for 25 years of caring service. Don Cohen Contributing Writer A program benefiting Israel or a social action project to assist those in need in Metro Detroit ... or maybe a youth event ... a Torah study ... an interfaith gathering ... or a "green" pro- gram about taking care of the Earth. Any of these would have been fitting ways to honor Rabbi Norman T. Roman on his 25th year at Temple...…
…Cap Gown YEARBOO 01 Deadline: A n 29 will honor all Jewish students who are graduating this spring from Michigan high schools in our new Cap & Gown Yearbook 2011. The Yearbook will be published in our May 19 issue. For free, we will include a photo and up to 35 words listing the student's name, school and accomplishments. We also encourage families to honor their students or out-of-state graduates with a congratulatory ad deadline is May 11...…
…metro OPE OLSE Voice from page 12 725 years] means a generation of successful and satisfying service to the congregation." — Rabbi Norman T. Roman "Our youth group is an important part of what we do," Roman says, not- ing how many teens have been officers of NFTY, the Reform youth movement, on a local, regional and national level, including two of his children. Chad is a former national president and Caryn is a current URJ and NFTY staf...…
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…s and Stud io 925 metro Bringing Joy To Mothers Daughter honors Mom by creating JFS project to benefit women, kids. Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News E lanah Hunger was in search of the perfect Mother's Day gift for her mother, Joy Nachman of Bloomfield Hills. Gift idea No. 1? Been there, done that. Gift idea No. 2? Despite what the manufacturer says, it's not funny or cute. Actually, it's dumb. Gift idea No. 3? This could w...…
…A Day to Remember Those Who Have Fallen So Israel May Continue to Stand UNITEDff One lucky winner will receive two round trip tickets to Israel Courtesy of United Airlines, the official airline of the Walk For Israel. Raffle will be conducted the day of the walk and announced the same day. Must be present to win. Israe l SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, May 15, 2011 Community-wide Event Hosted by Temple Shir Shalom YOM HAZIKARON 2011 III;Trl r:...…
…metro >> around town Pomegranate Guild Members share their love of needlework and Judaism. M embers of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Pomegranate Guild have been turning out fine pieces of Judaic needlework for about 12 years. They are part of the international organization, the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, that was started in 1977 by a group of Jewish professional needlework artists in New York. A common thread for al...…
…25th Anniversary T Ann Arbor JCC celebrates a milestone and honors retiring director. he Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor's 2011 Gala Auction took place March 27 at the JCC. The event celebrated the JCC's 25th anniversary and honored executive director Leslie Bash on her retirement after more than nine years of service. Live and silent auctions and a raffle were all part of the festivities. The JCC staff and a large auction comm...…
…metro >> calendar Much To Do! ,nj y friendsfrom the di neighborhood and make new friends at Fleischman Xesidence/ (=berg Plaza THURSDAY, APRIL 28 SUNDAY, MAY 1 THE BICYCLIST HEALTHY AGING 9:15 pm. Local independent film at the Main Theatre, Main at 11 Mile in Royal Oak. Also shown 8 pm Friday-Saturday, April 29-30, at Burton Theatre, 3420 Cass, Detroit. 9:15 am. Florine Mark of WW Group, deliv- ers keynote address, "Healthy Aging — Ad...…
…Why I Walk for FINDING FAMILY YOM HASHOAH OBSERVED 1:30 pm. Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan members Jonathan Haber, Richard Jaeger and Alexandra Goldberg will share individual successes and research tips at Farmington Hills Library Main Branch, 32727 W.12 Mile in Farmington Hills. Free. RSVP preferred: www.jgsmi.org . 7 pm. Service of learning and remembrance has candle-lighting ceremony and participa- tion of T'filah Teens, violin...…
…metro >> calendar Much To Do! from page 21 RABBI VS. PROFESSOR 7-8:30 pm. First session of FedEd course, "Rabbi and the Professor," taught by Rabbi Aaron Bergman and Prof. Howard Lupovitch at Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph in Bloomfield Twp. They will discuss nature and prac- tice of Judaism, issues that have per- plexed Jews for centuries. Meets on five Wednesdays through May 25. There is a charge. jewishdetroit.org/feded or 24...…
…lunch are due by May 3. The cost for lunch is $3 and the cost for the concert is $1. For information, call 248-967-4030. ESTABLISHED 1949 LOW-SODIUM COOKING 7 pm. West Bloomfield Henry Ford Hospital chef puts on a cooking demon- stration at West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Free. www.wblib.org or 248-682-2120. GAY SUPPORT 7 pm. Monthly meeting of Jewish Gay Network of Michigan Family & Friends in library at West ...…
…metro Hunger Seder Community Relations Council uses Passover to focus on food needs. T he Jewish Community Relations Council's April 17 Hunger Seder, held at Yad Ezra in Berkley, pro- vided participants with information and action suggestions on the important topic of community hunger. Nearly 40 people attended, including U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-MI; State Rep. Lisa Brown, D-West Bloomfield; about 20 teen volunteers working at Yad Ezra dur...…
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…Bridge Building from page 26 Commentary The Goldstone Fiasco T Israel's Helmi Kittani Making Inroads Kittani embraces President Shimon Peres' call for Israeli high-tech com- panies to end Arab discrimination. That goal drew coverage in the Wall Street Journal. On Feb. 9, the newspa- per quoted Kittani supporting Peres' call: "It's great because it will influ- ence more companies to hire Arabs. But we also need more open-minded managers an...…
…PRESENTED BY THE CANTOR SAM & NIONA GREENBAUM CONCERT FUND Mark your ca endars for gam Glaset concert at Congregation Beth Shalom, proudly presented by the Cantor Sam and Mona Greenbaum Concert Fund. Sam Glaser is one of the most exciting, inspiring, and popular Jewish musicians performing today. His soulful music will have you dancing in your seats. Check him out at: www.samglaser.com . TICKETS in advance Adana - $10 Children - $5 Family ...…
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