…metro *jcc nnaccabirt: Zest For Life GAMES®& ARTSFEST® AUGUST 17-22, 2014 Sheri Mark finds new passion for ballroom dance at national competition. Atillft ■ Sheri Mark during the national ballroom dancing competition in Atlanta Lynne Meredith Golodner Special to the Jewish News A lthough she learned to jitterbug and cha-cha when she was 5, Sheri Mark had no idea she'd be competing in a ballroom dance competi- tion at age 60. But tha...…
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…metro Annual Dinner Historical Journey Young Israel Oak Park to honor Cohens; hear Stephen Henderson. Scholar to teach entire Jewish history in one hour. Bryan Gottlieb Special to the Jewish News y oung Israel of Oak Park, Metro Detroit's largest Modern Orthodox synagogue, will honor congregants Steven and Sharon Cohen at this year's annual award dinner on June 1. The dinner will feature a keynote address by Detroit Free Press Editorial...…
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…metro Friends Forever Old friends keep friendship alive after separating 24 years ago. another as much as possible. They exchanged frequent letters and brief phone conversations on their birthdays — typically not much longer than a brief "happy birthday" because they couldn't afford long international calls. Communication became easier as technology progressed over the years — calls became cheaper, while email and social media made it possi...…
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…metro >> around town Volunteers Honored F riendship Circle of West Bloomfield hosted its annual volunteer rec- ognition event at the Berman Center for Performing Arts to honor the 800 adult and teen vol- unteers who dedicate their time each week. The event opened with an original performance by Friendship Circle's Music and Drama program entitled "G-d is Everywhere:' Bassie Shemtov, Friendship Circle director, thanked each vol- unteer in th...…
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…metro Congregation Shaarey Zedek Presents ' t - lijilA A H 1°-) A PETER (Z'L) AND CLARA (Z'L) WEISBERG CONCERT &Id 4/ 4/te7~4 U-M and ZOA exchanged letters. "w BROAILIWA_Y e _tek/r, PJ /6; 2011 Z-80 /42, Stopping Hostility ZOA presses U-M on anti-Semitism. ,elerzfrce I David Sachs Senior Copy Editor I A musical concert journey, featuring selections from the Synagogue Liturgy and the Broadway Stage. Congregation Shaarey Zedek...…
…kirehtotc to student conflict resolution met separately with groups of Jewish and Arab/Muslim stu- dents "to explore mutual interests in coming together in a joint conversation/dialogue process" They had a joint meeting April 29. ZOA Responds In a letter to U-M dated May 16, the ZOA stated, "We received your May 14th letter in which you unequivocally state that the University of Michigan does not tolerate prejudice against Jews. Frankly, we ...…
…A sw sti a i wall e s in Volgord, ADL releases survey results showing anti-Semitism is pervasive. Uriel Heilman J TA A lot of people around the world hate the Jews. That's the main finding of the Anti-Defamation League's largest-ever worldwide survey of anti-Semitic attitudes. The survey, released May 13, found that 26 percent of those polled — representing approximately 1.1 billion adults world- wide — harbor deeply anti-Semitic views. M...…
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…metro Former PM Gets 6-Year Jail Term Yifa Yaakov and Lazar Berman Times of Israel E hud Olmert was sentenced to six years in prison, a two-year sus- pended term and a fine of NIS 1 million ($289,000) in the Tel Aviv District Court on May 13, with the judge issuing a scathing rebuke of the former prime minister. The graft crimes for which Olmert was convicted, Judge David Rozen said, were "among the worst in the criminal code' Rozen added ...…
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…jewish@edu nor college students by college students Celebrating Diversity A bus tour to religious houses of worship brings OU students more understanding. Samuel Noveck The care you need to get you back to your life. Mar vin Danft elebrating diversity is a major theme for student organizations at Oakland University in Auburn Hills. Recently, three faith-based organiza- tions took part in an interfaith bus tour, vis- iting various place...…
…Memorable Music U-M's Kol HaKavod singing group wins honors at national Jewish a cappella contest. Mara Chaben R jewish@edu staff writer epresenting the University of Michigan, please welcome Kol HaKavod!" I hear this as we walk in front of a crowd filled with nearly 800 people at Adas Israel Synagogue in our nation's capital. My excitement heightens as we take our spots on stage at my very first a cappella competition. I am part of Kol H...…
…jewish@ed U for college students by college students Hillel Happenings/Winter GVSU students volunteering at Kids' Food Basket in down- town Grand Rapids: Sophomore Ben Hunt, Oak Park; fresh- man Claire Fisher, sophomore Mara Kavieff and senior Noah Zucker, all of West Bloomfield; freshman Danielle Kay, Novi; sophomore Shelby Bruseloff and senior Sammi Fine, both of West Bloomfield; freshman Audra Gamble, Canton; senior Allie Camhi, Ka...…
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…analysis Whatipeparates t Hebrew Universit from all others? With Friends Like Norway I Ann Herzberg Times of Israel L ast week, Shimon Peres vis- ited Norway and was feted by King Harald V. In anticipation, Norway's ambassador to Israel Svein Sevje gave an interview to the Jerusalem Post highlighting the friendly relations and expanding business and cultural ties between his country and the Jewish state. Sevje stressed the Norwegian gove...…
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…Our annual tribute to the at 44116. • Michigan Jewishtcommundy s graduating high school seniors. -Ate No_ • ft • •• A • +11 Editor: Jackie Headaphol Page design: Deborah Schultz 40 ei , 4,/ Cover photographer: Dennis Schultz Advertising: Keith Farber Production: Scott Drzewiecki, Pam Sherevan, Michelle Sheridan Cap & Gown is archived on theJEWISHNEWS.com Sponsored by: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY NIL LEL LESTER & JEWELL MORRIS HILLEL ...…
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…cap & gown yearbook LINDSAY ABRAHAMS West Bloomfield High School MITCHELL AUGUST Groves High School National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude, Varsity Poms/ Dance Team (Coaches' Award), OAA Scholar-Athlete, Yearbook Editor-in- Chief, Spanish Club, student tutor, TOPS and Relay for Life volunteer. National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball, Senior Captain, OAA Scholar- Athlete, League and District Champion 2013, Parent Award Recipient, Groves...…
…cap & gown yearbook Frankel Jewish Academy wishes Mazal Toy to the Class of 2014 KAILA BAROFF Walled Lake Central High School Jesse Adler Jesse Arm Aaron Bager Danielle Baratz Bradley Baum Dean Benyamin Carly Bornstein Joshua Broner Jenna Cherrin Stefani Chudnow Mara Cranis Arica Cykiert Arlyn Daniels Noah Eisenberg Ross Gaft Jolie Goldberg Samantha Goldsmith Madeleine Gonte Emily Gorman Lily Grier Dean Hamer Jared Katz Danielle Keith E...…
…_7110 11111"- Stistest Li ve It _ ".0.\‘‘l A Adam Birndorf Your accomplishments will take you far. Treasure this moment of success and enjoy the journey ahead at Michigan State and beyond! We Love you!!!! Love, Mom, Dad, Matthew, Jessica, Charlie and Louie! Temple Emonu-El Religious School Temple Emanu-El wishes Mazel Toy to the Confirmation criv, rn'rp • n-naR • min and Graduation Classes of 2014! Confirmation: Sarah Finegood, B...…
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…A- cap & gown yearbook ,3Ph4 c941gPllY by Monyw gl‘1( 11 LA t i it if Seniors ADAM BIRNDORF Walled Lake Central High School Honor Student, Friendship Circle Youth President, National Honor Society, Tennis Team, Golf Team, Sports Central Club Founder, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Quiz Bowl, Camp Tamarack counselor. Michigan State University JASON BITTKER Groves High School Student Congress Co-President, Sophomore Class Co-President...…
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…Hats Off to You Cranbrook Schools Class of 2014 Best Wishes for a Bright Future at Top Universities and Colleges Nationwide, including: Amherst College Boston College Bowdoin College University of California at Berkeley University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Santa Barbara Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University University of Chicago Colgate University Colorado College Columbia University Cornell University D...…
…At Cranbrook Schools, college preparation and college counseling mean more than preparing students for the "right" college. They mean preparing students for the college that is ideal for them — and then helping them find it. Cranbrook congratulates the entire class of 2014 on their acceptance into 243 universities. Georgia Institute of Technology Adrian College Grand Valley State University Agnes Scott College Grinnell College The University ...…
