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ECC celebrates graduates Israeli Scouts to perform at JCC on July 9 with Peter & Ellen Allard Craig Pollack, special to the WJN Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN ters, hospitals and nursing homes throughout he “Israeli Scouts Friendship Cara- made possible by a generous grant from the Every spring, the JCC Early Childhood Cen- the summer months. van,” a group of highly talented Is- Benard L. Maas Foundation. ter bids a fond farewell to its graduates with Each member of the caravan is a mem- T raeli boys and girls, will perform at The caravan is comprised of ten musi- a “Bridging to Kindergarten” ceremony, and the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw cally talented teens, ages 16 and 17, and two ber of the Israeli Scouts Movement, has gone a carnival-like Family Fun Night. Many of County on Monday, July 9. Using song, dance adult leaders. Using lively musical programs through extensive leadership training, and the graduates have been at the ECC since and storytelling, the scouts celebrate their Ju- composed of songs and dances in Hebrew possesses a high level of scouting experience they were infants or toddlers, and during the daic heritage and bring the sights and sounds and English, the caravan performs at camps, and extensive knowledge of Israeli and Jewish Bridging, each child traditionally shares what of Israel to life. The Friendship Caravan is public gatherings, schools, community cen- history. Fluency in English and strong com- he or she has enjoyed most about preschool. part of a larger delegation of approximately munication skills are additional requirements The annual Bridging ceremony on June 10 at 100 scouts who travel to North America each for delegation members. 3:30 p.m. will be particularly special, as family summer to represent the land of Israel. With the many challenges musicians Peter and Ellen Allard will be lend- The JCC will host a pizza dinner facing the State of Israel, it’s ing their musical talents to the ceremony. Early Monday, July 9 at 6 p.m. followed essential for the Friendship Childhood Director Noreen DeYoung says, “I by the Scouts’ performance at Caravan to bring its mes- first met Peter and Ellen at Conference on Al- 7 p.m. The dinner is $4 per person sage of peace and friend- ternatives in Jewish Education (CAJE) about or $12 per family for all Camp ship, creating a positive five years ago, and I loved their spirit, and how Raanana and Early Childhood connection between Is- much fun their music was!” The Allards are Center members. The cost for raelis and North award-winning recording artists, performers, community members is $6 per American au- musicians, and educators specializing in mu- person and $18 per family. The diences. Res- sic for young children. Most importantly, the 7 p.m. performance is free and ervations are Allards are known to the children of the ECC open to the community. necessary and as the people who wrote “We Sing Shabbat, On Tuesday, July 10, the Is- can be made by con- We Sing Shalom,” “Lotsa, Lotsa Matzah,” and raeli Scouts will travel to Camp tacting the JCC reception “Ten Plagues in Egypt Land,” which was writ- Raanana and spend the day desk at 971-0990. Watch ten on their way to Ann Arbor the last time leading activities with the for a flyer coming soon they visited. campers. The program is in the mail. n. Before the ECC Bridging ceremony, the Allards will conduct a staff training session for ECC teachers and other community Jew- ish educators, concentrating on the use of music in the classroom. Immediately after High school grads head to year in Israel the Allards participate in the ECC’s Bridging ceremony, the entire community is invited to WJN staff writers path that young people often take in our aca- go on the Year Course for a long time. After join them for a high-energy, fun-filled family demically oriented area. Still, there are those my involvement in Young Judaea for almost concert. Finally, after the concert, the com- who travel other pathways before or instead my whole life, this seemed to be the logical munity is invited to join the ECC for Family of entering college, including some adventur- progression and the only fitting way to end Fun Night, featuring pizza, a bouncer, face- ous 18-year-olds who defer college in order to my Young Judaea career.” Freed adds that two painting, and fun. spend a “gap” year in Israel. close friends—Dan Tobes and Shira Oyser- The Allards will perform at 4 p.m. on This August, Sam Young and Eli Saper man—are just finishing the Young Judaea Year Sunday, June 10, and Fam- (both 18-year-old graduates of the Washt- Course. ily Fun Night will begin enaw Technical Middle College) and Ben The Young Judaea Year Course features at 5 p.m. The cost to Freed (Huron High) are heading to Israel to two periods of volunteer/living experience attend either just start Young Judaea’s Year Course program. At which take place in different Israeli com- the concert or the same time, Community High and Huron munity settings, and a period of formal just Family Fun graduates Noah Blumenthal, Guy Lavi, and academic studies and field trips based in Night is $18 Dafna Eisbruch will begin Habonim Dror’s Jerusalem. Young Judaea’s academic pro- per family, and Noah Blumenthal, Maya Lamm and Workshop program in Israel. gram is operated in conjunction with the the cost to University of Judaism in California. Young Dafna Eisbruch plan to participate in Young Judaea Year Course attend both Habonim Dror’s Workshop program. Judaea offers additional options for young is $30 per Ben Freed is looking forward to “living people who want to focus on athletics dur- family. Call in Israel, not just visiting, and getting a sense lementary school, middle school, ing the Year Course or for those who want the ECC at of what it means to be Israeli.” Freed explains high school, and then what? Col- to include travel to Portugal, Uganda, South 971-0990 his decision to spend time before college on lege of course! At least that’s the for more E Young Judaea’s Year Course: “I have wanted to Continued on page 23 information. n

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2935 Birch Hollow Drive Jewish Mamas of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 voice: 734/971-1800 Sharri Gordon, special to the WJN fax: 734/971-1801 oston, Washington, D.C., Los over food and eating. Together we looked e-mail: [email protected] Angeles, Ann Arbor. Groups are back at ancient Jewish texts, including the Bforming all around the country to Ten Commandments, to realize how far Editor and Publisher discuss a book that has become somewhat back in history most of these challenges Susan Kravitz Ayer of a parenting phenomenon. The Blessing date. For example, the fact that “Honoring of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., your father and mother” had to be com- Copy Editor is reaching parents and educators from all manded (in the Fifth Commandment) Emily Eisbruch walks of life. While the author draws on the shows us that such behavior is not intrin- Calendar Editor wisdom of the Torah, the Talmud and other sic. Children do not naturally respect their Claire Sandler critical Jewish teachings, she has crafted a parents and God knew that thousands of parenting book with truly universal appeal. years ago. And so he commanded it to his Design and Layout Rabbis and ministers are recommending Jewish audience. Many women around the Dennis Platte the book to their congregants, teachers, and table seemed to take certain comfort in the Staff Writers school administrators are sharing it with knowledge that this parent-child struggle Emily Eisbruch, Sandor Slomovits parents, and mothers and fathers are gath- is not relegated to our generation alone. It ering in their communities to look closely was anticipated from the beginning. Contributing Writers at their families and examine how they are Prior to each meeting, the women were Aura Ahuvia, Dan Baron, Rabbi Robert Do- rearing their children in today’s complex given a guide with reflection and sharing brusin, Daniel Estrin, Devon Fitzig, Brenda Gazzar, Elliot Gertel, Rabbi Aharon Gold- world. Last summer, the JCC Early Child- opportunities as well as discussion ques- stein, Sharri Gordon, Joan Hartman, Peretz hood Center, the Jewish Federation’s Young tions to help focus their reading and our Hirshbein, Ari Kelman, Dina Kraft, , Carol Adult Division and one very dedicated conversations. At the end of each session I Lessure, Joan Levitt, Jamie Morris, Craig mother (Susan Levin) decided to bring this shared a pearl of wisdom from my own Jew- Pollack, Miriam Rinn, Armin Rosen, Rachel concept to the Ann Arbor community. ish library—a quote or excerpt from some Rosenthal, Mae Sander, Penny Schwartz, Dina Born out of a desire to create a safe of the leading Jewish thinkers, scholars and Shtull, Rachel Slutsky-Kaplowitz, Mary Schu- space for moms to gather and talk openly authors such as Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, man, Elliot Sorkin, Dina Spritzer, Leslie Susser and honestly about the challenges of rais- Blu Greenberg and Anita Diamant. Mailing Committee ing children, the Jewish Mamas of Ann Ar- While the group was scheduled to meet Ruth Ankiewicz, Ruth Breslaw, Lucille Cas- bor was created. I was asked to facilitate the for one hour, very often those women who sel, Ethel Ellis, Steve Fishman, Esther Gold- group and accepted the offer immediately. were able remained seated around our table man, Betty Hammond, Jayne Harary, Doris The lapsed professional in me was thrilled and the discussion continued. This was a Jamron, Marilyn Krimm, Doris Miller, Bob and Sophie Mordis, Dorothy Newman, Esther at the opportunity to utilize my Judaic and rare opportunity for women—mothers— Perlman, Irwin Pollack, Esther Rubin, Sol Sag- social work background in this capacity. As to sit down together, to be open and honest inaw, Sarah Shoem, Nell Stern, Joanne Taylor a full-time mother of two young children, I with each other about the daily struggles looked forward to participating in relevant of raising a family. The hour seemed to The Washtenaw Jewish News is a free and in- conversations with other mothers and reap- lapse too quickly for many. Rasheena Taub, dependent newspaper. It is published month- ing the benefits of their support. mother of two, shared this with me about ly, with the exception of January and July. It is In September of 2006, the Jewish Ma- the Jewish Mamas, “I am grateful to have registered as a Non-profit Michigan Corpora- tion. Opinions expressed in this publication mas of Ann Arbor held their first discus- listened and learned from their life experi- do not necessarily reflect those of its editors sion group in the JCC Levine Lounge. Child ences. The group provided a respectful, cre- or staff. care was provided for those mothers with ative, humorous yet sensitive atmosphere young children in tow so the women could for us to be vulnerable about what is most join the group focused and physically un- defining as women.” encumbered. These women—15 in all— Last January we initiated a second The WJN is supported by the donations of the came to talk; to share; to listen; to support group of Jewish Mamas. These 12 wom- businesses appearing within these pages. and be supported. I was both surprised and en meet in the evening to accommodate Member of thrilled with how instantly and candidly work schedules. While the personalities American Jewish Press Association these women opened up to each other. and our conversations are a bit different, For the past six months, the Jewish Ma- the feeling around the table is the same. mas have tackled some of the greatest par- These women are thirsty for this kind of enting challenges—from encouraging our support—this safe space to share with children to show honor, respect and grati- other women the ever-changing and chal- tude to discipline, self-control and battles lenging journey of motherhood. n

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JFS opens new offices JFS opens new I IFederation P icture yourself... A flower unites two people: Rare Israeli plant brings together Bedouin and Jew Mae E. Sander, special to the WJN ndividual efforts on behalf of Israel’s en- Sea and Arava Valley), and exposure to a di- dangered species often create unexpected versity of desert and Mediterranean climates Ialliances. One example: an Israeli National increase the diversity of species. Parks scientist met personally with a Bedouin Resource overexploitation, agricultural farmer and convinced him to cease plowing practices, growth of cities, population pres- in an area where a rare iris grew. Despite their sures, and the shrinking size of contiguous political differences, they agreed about the open spaces all challenge the integrity of value of the rare flower. Similar intercommu- wildlife in Israel. Orenstein showed photos nity cooperation has led to larger successful of endangered or extinguished species, and maps showing expansion of human develop- ment. He provided several specific examples of pressure on species. For example, improved public hygiene following the establishment of Israel in 1948 led to the speedy removal of animal carcasses from public lands and roadsides. The unintended consequence, Orenstein pointed out, was endangerment of several carrion-eating bird species. Promising efforts to counteract the prob- ? lems were the final topic of Orenstein’s talk. at Temple Beth Emeth Legislation, public education, working with diverse groups, and efforts to motivate all the Join us Fridays at 8 pm for Shabbat services. Goats have been grazing the Northern Prospective Member Shabbat is August 24. stake holders in Israeli society have led to some Rabbi Robert D. Levy Negev for 10,000 years, leading to successes. Israel is home to an active and com- Cantor Ann Z. Rose evolution of plants adapted to grazing mitted environmental movement. A small 2309 Packard St., Ann Arbor pressures. but encouraging example is the preservation 734/665-4744 coalitions for protecting open spaces in Tel of Israel’s wildflowers. Campaigns to educate www.templebethemeth.org Aviv and Jerusalem. school children have spread the value of not Affilliated with Union for Reform Judaism “Biodiversity and Conservation in Israel” picking flowers through the population. was the topic of a lecture on April 19 at Mat- Orenstein also cited recent Israeli leg- thaei Botanical Gardens, which highlighted islation which emphasizes protecting the this story of cooperation and many points environment and setting aside open spaces. about the environment in Israel. The speaker “Government policy makers understood that was Daniel Orenstein, a science and policy preserving large tracts of open space is vital to fellow at the Coalition on the Environment assuring quality of life for all Israelis, as well and Jewish Life in New York, and visiting fel- as the conservation of Israel’s biodiversity. low at Brown University’s Watson Institute They translated that understanding into law,” for International Studies. he explained. The lecture covered three topics: Israel’s Land use in Israel is Orenstein’s area of re- unique biodiversity, ongoing challenges to search. He’s passionate about preserving open environmental quality and conservation in space there through proper planning and co- Israel, and various ways Israelis are respond- operation between diverse groups. He is both ing to the challenges. an activist and a researcher, and was invited by The Jewish Federation of Washtenaw Federation because of his strong background County, in cooperation with the Ecology in Israeli environmental issues. Next year Center, the Sierra Club – Huron Valley Group, Orenstein will be returning to Israel with his the Michigan Environmental Council, the family to continue his academic research and Washtenaw Land Trust, and the Huron River to rejoin the Israeli environmental movement. Watership Council, Senator Liz Brater, and Orenstein completed his Ph.D. in environ- Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner mental studies at Brown University in 2006. Janis Bobrin, sponsored this lecture. The While living in Israel from 1992 to 2001, he audience was drawn from the Jewish com- completed a master’s degree in desert ecology munity, membership of the sponsoring or- at Ben Gurion University, and taught envi- ganizations, and other interested individuals ronmental studies at the Hebrew University throughout the Ann Arbor community. as well as in Arad and the Arava Institute. He “Why is Biodiversity Important?” also has been a field guide and educator for Orenstein’s talk began with a question for the Jewish National Fund, and he’s a frequent the audience: “Why is biodiversity important speaker on environmental issues. He’s written to you, personally?” Audience members men- op-eds and book reviews for the Jerusalem tioned the usefulness of a diverse gene pool, Report, the Jerusalem Post, NPR’s “On Point,” the pleasure of seeing species, their feeling Ha’aretz, and local papers. of loss for extinct species, and religious or The Jewish Federation of Washtenaw ethical obligations. Orenstein agreed with all County funds a number of specific projects these motivations. in Israel through its elective funding capabil- As he lectured, Orenstein projected sev- ity. Included this year is support for an envi- eral maps and charts illustrating how Israel’s ronmental effort to create a trail around the

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A and Asia meet leads to its diverse and unique fragile lake shore from developers as well as animals, plants, and bird communities. Mi- creating access for hikers and nature lovers. n gration paths bring millions of birds from Mae E. Sander is co-chair of the Jewish Feder- northern Europe and Asia. These birds rest ation of Washtenaw County Israel-Overeseas and feed in Israel on their way to winter in Af- Committee. rica. Mountains, deep valleys (like the Dead Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 4 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 5 r d o — n b MD e ® r a y t MD c A TM t u MD r t r i MD n e a t n e s 5to7pm M A n H I h – n l r p a a a e l t g s i i u o p c h J s s c . i www.cprs-aa.com www.cprs-aa.com o t a experts. surgery H S V M Thursday, Thursday, June 7 Limited seating Call to RSVP: 734 712-2323 Paul Izenberg, David Hing, Richard Beil, Daniel Sherick, Hosted by Medicis Aesthetics, makers of Restylane Enjoy light refreshments and feel free to bring a guest! redefining redefining beauty. cosmetic A FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR Reichert Health Center, Ann Arbor Arbor Ann Center, Health Reichert Meet the

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The Film Festival closed with King of Beggars, a surprising and unique tale of a Jewish Jewish Community Center Community Jewish Beyond Award” for her work as 2007 her work for Award” Beyond Auction chair and other volunteer outgoing with (l.) here Shown activities. Solomon Eva President JCC Fran Martin received the “Above and “Above the Martin received Fran guests, guests, including film directors, university professors, and local rabbis. free screening of the film, T Rachel Rosenthal, specialRachel the to Rosenthal, 2007 JCC Jewish Film Festival a success Festival Film Jewish 2007 JCC . Local religious and religious Local . Summer len Sunday schools were invited to attend this film geared for upper elementary and middle students. school sor sor reception was held at the and Theater Michigan included a buffet dinner catered by Sim ply Scrumptious Catering. The opening night film was Toes nual Sarah and Harold Gottlieb Sarahnual and Harold Award for Special Contribu tions to Jewish Special Culture. guests MarvinGeneral Counsel Krislov, for the University of Michigan and Kary director ofMoss, of the led ACLU Michigan, a discussion following the film. Robin Hood in 16th century where Poland a young man who believes in earning rights by duties fulfilling setsone’s out to liberate his itsown people and piece ‘nation’ earn historn film. about the a discussion for joined Paster, Uri The director, of land.

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SPICE* of Life *Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Programs for Adults Mondays Thursdays, June 28 and July 26 1–3 p.m.: Grandparent University. Every Monday: Calling all Jewish grandparents. Being 11 a.m.–noon: Fitness Fun with Maria a grandparent transforms your identity, Farquhar. $4 or 3 for $10. roles, and relationships. From the joys of Noon: Luncheon Buffet, $3 sharing special moments with your grand- children to the challenges of juggling the Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 needs of multiple generations, grandpar- 1 p.m.: Musical Mondays. Sing-along enting is an experience worthy of Univer- with Jon Peters, who will lead songs and sity-level study. Join the new Grandparent play guitar. University group to share, discuss, and learn. Each of the 12 monthly sessions will 1–3 p.m.: JCC Writing Group. be facilitated by a professional and will (June 4, 11, 18, and 25 and July 2, 23, and include opportunities to explore important 30). All are welcome to join. There will be themes and issues involved in conscious special programming on Monday July 9 and grandparenting, such as creating family July 16. The JCC Writing Group will not traditions, long-distance vs. close-distance meet when special programming is offered: grandparenting, conflict resolution, gener- Mondays, July 9 and 16 ational differences, being a spiritual guide for grandchildren, and much more. In ad- 1 p.m.: Jeff Bernstein, associate profes- dition to discussion time, the group will sor of political science at Eastern Michigan hear from educators on special topics and University, presents “Prospects for Elections will participate in activities to enhance 2008” (July 9) and “The Road to the White the grandparent-grandchild relationship. House” (July 16). This is part of the Civic Meetings will generally be held the last Life and Community Engagement Series. Thursday of each month. Cost is $40 for the year and includes a subscription to Tuesdays Grand Magazine, The Official Magazine Every Tuesday of Grandparents, or $5 per session. Reg- Noon: Mah Jongg. istration for the June session required by June 15. Call Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson 1–3 p.m.: Drop-In Hobby Time. Bring at 769-0209 for more information. your project. Coffee and noshes provided. Thursday, July 5 There will be special programming on 1 p.m.: Video: The Imported Bride- Tuesdays July 10, 1, and 24. Mah Jongg groom. and Drop-In Hobby Time will continue to (1989). Dramedy. 93 minutes. meet on these days as well. Thursday, July 12 Tuesdays, July 10, 17, and 24 1 p.m.: Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, profes- 10:30 a.m.: Adventure Outings. Bring sor of social work at U-M, will present out your adventurous spirit and join us “Thai-Style Successful Aging.” Learn for kayaking on the Huron River, hiking how the elderly population in Thailand wooded trails and more. Contact Abbie copes with aging-related physical, social Lawrence-Jacobson at 769-0209 or Laurie and cognitive changes. Wechter at 971-0990 for more information. Thursday, July 19 Thursdays 1 p.m.: Randy Ross, program officer at the Community Foundation of Southeast Every Thursday Michigan, will present “The Community Experience Survey: Redefining Retire- 10–11 a.m.: Fitness Fun with Maria Far- ment for Baby Boomers.” Part of the quhar. $4 or 3 for $10. Civic Life and Community Engagement 11 a.m.–noon: Current Events —a Series. Jewish perspective on the news. Thursday July 26 Noon: Luncheon Buffet, $3. See Grandparent University, above. 1–2 p.m.: Thursday Special Events Fridays and Presentations (see below for details). Every Friday: 2–3:15 p.m.: Literary Group 1:30–3 p.m.: Yiddish-Speaking Group. with Sidney Warshausky. Weekly Yiddish conversations, meets at Thursday Special Events a private home except when the group and Presentations meets at the JCC. Thursday, June 7 Friday, June 1 1 p.m.: Phyllis Herzig and Joanne Smith 11 a.m.: Grandparent Shabbat. present photos and travel stories from New Following the launch of the new “Grand- Zealand. Part one of two. parent University,” join your (or some- one else’s) grandchildren for the annual Thursday, June 14 Grandparent Shabbat. Call Noreen DeY- 1 p.m.: Phyllis Herzig and Joanne Smith oung for more information and to RSVP: June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August present photos and travel stories from Aus- 971-0990. A tralia. Part two of two. Fridays, June 8 and July 13 Thursday, June 21 1:30-3 p.m.: Monthly Yiddish Group 1 p.m.: Low Vision/Low Hearing Fair Meets at the JCC to view Yiddish film. presented by students from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 6 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 7 8515 n, tio eser, PT 34) 222- (7 Physical & Physical her modalities. her ot joint mobiliza joint GerlindBl De trauma healing and healing trauma craniosacral therapy, craniosacral & ira Tal-Henig, Amira CST PT, Healing Hands Therapy Healing Insurance Accepted Insurance gentle gentle healing ------or t . . For information g [email protected] www.ortamerica.or The The dinner will be a celebration of the All All ORT members, their spouses and Besides launching ORT America and Daniel enrolled at Bramson, where he While While there are many organizations ORT hosts Annual Dinner on June 4 at Paesano’s Levitt, Joan special WJN the to The Ann Arbor Chapter of ORT America (formerly American Women’s ORT) will hold its annual DinnerEnd-of-the-Year on June 4. Monday, The dinner will be held at at 6:30 p.m. restaurant Paesano’s successful 2006-2007 year and an opportu- our chapter’s to appreciation nity express to of director the Shaindle Braunstein, donors. Hermelin ORT Resource Center inBloomfield, will talk West about theCenter and their Better Job Opportunities Program. The program serves at-risk individualsun- or unemployed are inwho area Detroit the deremployed by providing them with tech 434-4967. nology skills needed in today’s workplace nologyas workplace skills needed in today’s well as assistance with resume writing and interviewing skills. guests are invited to attend. The cost is $36 per person. RSVP by May 16 to Linda Sokolove at about about the local Ann Arbor chapter, contact Joan Levitt (665-5061) or Mary Schuman (668-6449). gram, Daniel secured an internshipa graphic designwith firm. Daniel’s business own teachershis start him at helped Bramson Today, designer. web/graphic freelance a as Bram for works clients, 20 over has Daniel son ORT developing their website, and is further pursuing his education at the New of Institute Technology. York educating the attendees about vital ORT’s programs, the convention also provided opportunities to learn about policies U.S. Brook the of Pollack Kenneth politics. and ings Institute, and former Iran-Iraq head analyst for the CIA, provided an in-depth was a computer information systems ma- Through jor. work/study Bramson’s pro analysis of the current situationsand Iraq. Speakers Noam inNeusner, for Iran mer advisor to Bush, President George W. and Jay Footlik, a former special assistant to President Clinton, traded humor quips while providing insiders’ perspectives to of end The Wing. West ofthe workings the the was convention highlighted by a pri- vate briefing at the State Department with the Undersecretary for Palestinian and Is raeli relations. providing important services to world ORT Jewry, fulfills the special mission of preparing people throughlead independent, successful Thelives. at education to tendees at the ORT America Convention returned home motivated to spread the n important work. about ORT’s word For more information about ORT America, visit ------__ ORT schools provide quality education ORT is also increasing its presence in The highlight of the convention was Daniel Ephraim is an example of a stu high-risk schools, many in the north or close to Gaza. Some of these schools have been and continue to be victims of rocket attacks. Many of the students also benefit at Risk Students Pro America’s ORT from gram which helps familiestransand uniforms supplies, school food, in need with portation money. to Jewish communities in the Former So viet Union and the Baltic returned to the States.region in 1991, ORT now Having and schools 54 in students 27,000 educates educational institutions. Students are re quired to take courses in Jewish history, heritage, and Israel, fulfilling com ORT’s commu the Jewish regenerate mitment to nity in this area. Graduates of these ORT schools are also acquiring the tools they need to compete at the economies. developing countries’ their highest levels in third a build to planning by America Latin new a opening Aires, Buenos in school high and City, Mexico in Center Training Media University. Uruguay operating ORT meeting students who are benefiting from ORT’s programs. 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Joan LevittJoan special and Mary Schuman, the WJN to Local co-presidents attend ORT America’s inaugural convention inaugural Local co-presidents America’s ORT attend ney 2007, is in Israel. The Israeli Ministry lin stressed that “ORT is a grassroots orga grassroots a is “ORT that stressed lin nization. Every one of us means so much, All . . gift. the large or small how matter no of our students need all of us to become a offorest people who care.” individuals, impacting communities and improving the world. Many exciting pro grams have been initiated or expanded to goal. this accomplish ORT (the men’s fundraising organization for ORT) American and ORT. Women’s Mary Schuman and Joan Levitt, co-presi dents of the Ann Arbor attended chapter, the convention, which celebrated ORT’s past achievements and looked forward its successful future. America, ORT towork ing provides with funds ORT, World for 800 schools and programs with 120 fields of in 56 countries. study cessfully reduced the cost of running two organizations, resulting in more funds for the global ORT program. It also strength influence and presence, voice, ORT the ens States. in the United the elected was Michigan, Hills, Bloomfield first president of ORT America. For many years, Doreen has been an active leader organizations Jewish in philanthropist and and has received many leadership awards, American Vi including ORT’s Women’s sion of Hope Award. The Hermelin Resource Center in Bloomfield West ORTand Hermelin College in Netanya are named for Hermelin, David husband, late her for Norway. to Ambassador U.S. mer

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The Ann Arbor Chapter of Hadassah will host the Hadassah Central States Fall Conference October 19–21, 2007. The theme of the conference, “Hadassah: A Family of Women,” will offer the opportunity for members of all ages to come together for personal growth, learning and leadership development. Israeli journalist and award-winning novelist Barbara Sofer, Israel Director of Public Relations and Communications for Hadassah, will be the scholar-in-residence. Shown here are Eileen Thacker, conference chair, and some members of her committee hard at work. (R. to L.) Miriam Shaw, Pat Binder, Sandy Goodman, Michele Israel, Raye Ziring, Eileen Thacker, Maxine Solvay, Linda Midler and Martha Young. June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August A Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 9 ------m. Nelson Nelson http://www. auraahuvia@ for summer events [email protected] , , for location and fur u nion College-Jewish Institute of , , or Matt Kaplan, 973-8970 or t U Friday, June 15 at Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Services, 15 at Shabbat June Friday, Rabbi Brown, former interim rabbi at First Friday Shabbat Dinner, June 1, 7 Friday nightDuring and ser August, July A small fee to cover costs may A besmall costs may charged; fee to cover TBE (2002), will discuss his new book, book, new his discuss will (2002), TBE Glueck: Biblical Archaeologist and President p.m. RSVP to Dara at Beth ofTemple (TNT) Thirties and Twenties Emeth provides a welcoming, inclusive Jew ish community through monthly social and cultural activities. Non-TBE members are welcome. Visit our website at t templebethemeth.org/tn callor 665-4744. Shab p.m. 8 at begin and lay-led be will vices minyan Chapel and Study Torah morning bat will resume in the fall. All are welcome. A Prospective Member Shabbat Service will be held August 24 on Friday, at 8 p.m.. This servicenight Friday following the serviceand infor more For clergy. willTBE the by beled call 665-4744. mation, Rabbi Jonathan Brown discusses discusses JonathanRabbi Brown Glueck Nelson Rabbi of Hebrew Religion . Copies of the book will be available for purchase following the service. Come rabbi and scholar. learn about this remarkable & ThirtiesTwenties (TNT) Summer ServicesTBE Teaching (CRLT), University of(CRLT), Teaching Michigan’s teaching excellence Aura center. Ahuvia, a rabbinic student who is also working toward U-M, from studies Judaic in degree master’s a Re Arbor Ann the for leaders lay ofthe one is constructionist Havurah. call Aura Ahuvia, 975-9045 or comcast.ne [email protected] details. ther The Power of Good : Nicolas The Power from Scene child with rescued Winton - - - - or or 665- .

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Between March 13 and August 2, eighttrans organized Winton Nicholas 1939 ports (one airplane and seven trains) to take Great in homes new to Prague from children Britain, and kept quiet about it until his wife discovered a scrapbook documenting his in 1988. mission unique Older siblings and grandparents are welcome welcome are grandparents and siblings Older as Non always. members are welcome at all Devon contact information, more For events. Fitzig, singing at 10 a.m., swimming at 10:30 a.m. Meet right outside the pool at Buhr Park. Rain cancels. spiritual and ecological group now form own dinner and join the group for singing at the near grass the on us for Look Park. Burns Rain cancels. playground. ing in Southeast Michigan. Jewish Hikers of Michigan (JHOM) is sponsored by Temple open is and Community Caring Emeth’s Beth - chil and singles, couples, adult All anyone. to dren are welcome. The hikes will take place on a monthly basis on exciting and different trails in the local All area. skill levels are - wel come. Bring your backpack, munchies, and 1-1/2 approximately last will hike Each drinks. 24, June dates: summer these Save hours. 2 to information, further For 26. August & 29 July shop surveying the spectrum of Jewish beliefs spectrumofJewish surveying the shop share to participants for time with God, about and experiences. reactions of the Center for Research on Learning and what does that mean?” Learn the basic similarities and Jewish belief & practice (between the - denomi 3, June Led by nations). Devon Fitzig. Sunday, meeting. the TBE annual before 5–6:30 p.m. of Good The Power Tuesday: Movie Prayer can be a time “talk to But with God.” sometimes, the idea of connecting with the a becomes it that daunting so seem can divine from 12, August Sunday, On prayer. to barrier 1–3:30 p.m., Aura Ahuvia and Matt Kaplan work a ofTheology,” “TheChallenge present New Class: “Yes, TBE is Reform, but but Reform, is TBE “Yes, Class: New Temple Beth Emeth Programs Beth Emeth Temple Devon special the WJN to Fitzig, Children with Young Families Tot Shabbat at the Pool Tot of Michigan Jewish Hikers at Eli contact us at [email protected] email . [email protected] Pritts, Jill 4744 or Park in the Tots Preparing yourself for the High Holy for Days Preparing yourself special the WJN to Ahuvia, Aura ------Over 200 Over Beth Israel Congregation and community members a for gathered on Sunday, brunch honor 20, to May Rabbi Robert his for Dobrusin of service 25 years as a rabbi. Tot Shabbat for tots aged 2–5 and their par their and 2–5 aged tots for Shabbat Tot Daily and Shabbat services continue all High school students are invited to a free On Saturday, June On 23, participantsSaturday, are en This service and discussion is open to the couraged couraged to wear T-shirts and comfortable clothing, “reduce and their carbon footprint” carpooling or bike, a riding walking, either by to services to experience a traditional Shab bat which also helps the This environment. special service is sponsored by Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee. The kiddush will be served on china, and no paper plates or plastic will be used. dy Saper and and Eial discuss Dujovny, the ofyear upcoming activities at Beth Israel. and every summer the in second continue ents fourth Saturday June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25, at 11 a.m. They are led on Hirsh Peretz by month the of Saturday first the Levine. the fourth and on Jen by bein, summer long; on Saturdays at 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and on Fridays evenings at 6:00 Childcare isp.m. mornings on 10 Saturday from offered a.m.– 12:15 p.m. All Beth Israel events are open to the general and community, many are offered at no cost. Call 665-9897 for additional information the summerabout events. Additional summer events will be posted on website at www.bethisrael-aa.org. Beth Israel’s dinner dinner at a Chinese restaurant on Tuesday, August 27 at 6 p.m. to renew acquaintances and meet with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Cin Tot Shabbat Tot services Summer High School Dinner at Chia Chiang Eco and T-shirt Shabbat and T-shirt Eco Spring, 2007 edition ofSpring, the S3K Report. entire Jewish It community. is part of a new Havurah initiative to provide monthly ven ues ues for dialogue within the context of Jew ish community-building. Subsequent dates are 13 July and 10. Babysitting August can be notice. withofadvanced charge free provided For more information, contact Aura Ahuvia, website, Havurah’s the out check or 975-9045, the with message a leave To www.aarecon.org. call 913-9705. Havurah, Reconstructionist ------

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Elliot Sorkin, special Sorkin, Elliot the WJN to Summer Congregation Beth Israel 2007 at Engaging Judaism Engaging WJN special the to Ahuvia, Aura Sunday, July 15 at 10 a.m. and a canoe trip on on trip canoe a and a.m. 10 at 15 July Sunday, Sunday August 5, also at 10 a.m. are offered through Beth Israel Programs Department. Please contact Eial Dujovny for more infor rah and haftarah the holiday. readings for mation and on assembly points. The place Beth Israel take will Picnic Congregation Annual August 19 at Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. This festivitiesyear’s will be held at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Whit Rd., more Lake at the Robert R. Gamble Group and veggie kabobs Chicken will be - fea Center. tured. Entrance to the park is $5 per The car. least at pre-reserve who those to free is lunch three days in advance. New and prospective attend. especially to encouraged are members which marks the destruction of the first and first ofdestructionthe the marks which second temples and other Jewish tragedies will take place July on 23 Monday, at 8:45 July 24 at 8:30 and p.m. a.m. Tuesday, Both - of Ei chanting the servicesMegillat include cha, the Book of Lamentations. A mincha service at 2:15 includes p.m. the special To Outdoor activitiesOutdoor with Beth Israel Tisha B’av Tisha Friday Evenings: Summer Shabbat Evenings: Friday Is innovation legitimate? What are the are needs of What legitimate?innovation Is and what Jews today, types of institutions sup port them best? These and other provocative at willthe questions Reconstruc be considered June 8 Friday, tionist service, text Havurah’s Jew the at p.m. 6:15–7:45 discussion, and study County. ofWashtenaw Center ish Community entitled Institute, Studies Synagogue ofS3K the “Synagogues That Get It: How Jewish Congre gations by are Adults” Tobin Engaging Young Belzer and Donald published E. Miller, in the

aged to bring their own favorite stuffed ani stuffed bring ownfavorite their to aged mal, along with their families, to a special Shabbat Dinner Tot just for them. On Au gust the 3, community is to invited Shabbat in the Park which includes a picnic dinner at 6 p.m., followed by an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service. On August 24, the annual hon Service Shabbat Kabbalat Instrumental held willbe Newhouse, of Joey life the oring beginningCourtyard with Israel Beth the in hor d’ouvres, continuing with a Kabbalat of family friendsServiceand Shabbat by led with ending and desserts. Newhouse, Joey I U-M Drachlergrads excel Program WJN staff writers IReligion

Justice, mercy and humility Shelach Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN his article is one in a series on the again through the centuries, the observance he Torah portion on Shabbat, June 9, is extraneous matters, losing sight of the Divine Haftarah, the reading from the of the mitzvot has to be framed with a love of “Shelach”, in which we read about the purpose for his soul. Most of his spiritual sus- Tprophets during the Shabbat morn- our fellow human being, with a commitment report of the spies whom Moses sent tenance, the Torah, ends up unassimilated and to peace in the home and peace in the world, T ing service. Each month, Rabbi Dobrusin to explore the Land of Israel. The reaction of undigested, “crumbs on the floor.” comments on one of the traditional Haf- and with a constant reminder of our need to the Jewish people to the spies’ negative report This, in fact, was the claim made by the tarah readings for that month. recognize our limitations as human beings. was immediate: “Our wives and children will spies: “Why must we enter the Land of Israel One of the most intriguing aspects of the Recently, the Jewish Theological Semi- surely be taken captive by the strong people liv- and waste our precious time involving ourselves books of the Prophets is the position of the nary—the leading academic and spiritual ing there. Let us appoint a new leader and go with physical matters? Here in the desert where prophets vis-à-vis the priests. The priests, institution of the Conservative movement, back to Egypt.” God, therefore, decreed that all our physical needs are miraculously met, we representing the Temple ritual, were often basing itself on a responsum approved by the they would not be allowed to enter the Land. can devote ourselves totally to learning Torah. the target of the prophet’s anger as he criti- Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of “But your children, of whom you said ‘they will For even if we will have time to learn once we cized them for insincerity or corruption. the Rabbinical Assembly—instituted a new become prey,’ them I will bring in, and they will enter the Land, most of our day will be wasted! But there are also texts in which the prophet policy which accepts for admission to the know the land you have despised.” The children, It is far better to stay in the desert than to lower criticizes not only the priest, but also attacks Rabbinical and Cantorial Schools qualified the younger generation, will be the ones to enter ourselves to that level!” they claimed. the entire system of sacrifice. students regardless of sexual orientation. Israel, God promises. To which God responded: “Your children… This isn’t to say that the prophets wanted This was a major change from past policy; Why is there such an emphasis on children, will be the ones to inherit.” Even though the to dispose of the sacrificial system entirely. and while some have raised strong dis- in both the complaint of the Jewish people and generation of Jews which left Egypt was on a Rather, they wanted to keep the sacrifices agreement, the change was greeted by many in God’s response? Because children played a very high spiritual level, devoting their lives to and any ritual in perspective, and did not within the movement (including many of us role of great significance, both in the inheri- studying the Torah, it was precisely the children, want the Israelite people to become “reli- who worked diligently to see the past policy tance of the Land and the mission with which those possessing little Torah knowledge, who gious behaviorists,” as Abraham Joshua He- changed) with great satisfaction and joy. the Jewish people are entrusted. would be allowed to enter the Land of Israel. schel would call them millennia later. The The policy is clearly a departure from the Concerning young children, our Sages com- The new generation would be required to pur- prophets did not want people to fulfill the teachings of traditional Jewish law as they ment: “A baby breaks into crumbs more than he sue a different path, working hard to provide ritual commandments without a sense of have developed over the centuries. But it re- manages to eat.” This means that a young child the physical necessities of life, while at the same meaning and purpose in their lives. flects an approach to Judaism that says that utilizes only a small portion of the food he is time imbuing their surroundings with Godli- One of the best known passages dealing the law can be adapted and changed in the given, while most of it ends up on the floor. ness and holiness. For this is what God really with this issue is found in the writings of the name of justice and mercy and humility. For This saying can also be understood in the wants Jews to do. Our mission in life is to lead prophet Micah, and it is this passage that we gay and lesbian Jews, this change in policy spiritual sense. A baby symbolizes a person who a normal, physical existence, while at the same read as the haftarah for Parashat Balak. signaled an end to an official institutional possesses little wisdom and understanding. The time following the precepts of the Torah. Micah rails against those who think that ostracization which conflicted with our state- food stands for the Torah and its command- The Torah learning of young children is also God desires “rivers of oil” or the sacrifice of ments of welcome and respect. I believe that ments which sustain the Godly soul. A person especially dear to God. “The learning of little a first born. He then concludes with a fasci- it was long since time to remove these barriers who is an “adult,” who utilizes his time on earth children may not be disturbed, even to build nating and uplifting statement: “It has been in the name of respect for fellow human be- wisely, devotes the major portion of his life to the Holy Temple!” we are told. Their pure faith told to you, human being, what is good and ings, and as a reflection of our contemporary doing mitzvot and fulfilling his mission in life. and belief in God has the power to arouse God’s what God desires of you: to do justice, love understanding of sexuality as a complex part A child, in the spiritual sense, wastes most of mercy and foil the evil plans of the enemies of mercy and walk humbly with God.” of each individual’s life. his time by becoming involved with foolish and the Jewish people. n This last phrase was so beloved by the Some who have criticized this position Rabbis of the Talmud that there is a Mi- say we are acting arrogantly by overturning drash claiming that it is part of a gradual God’s law in the Torah which prohibits male process of reducing the number of guid- homosexual activity, and that this is far from Recipes sought for kosher cookbook ing statements within the Torah to just one walking humbly with God. This criticism Rachel Slutsky-Kaplowitz, special to the WJN clear principle: “The righteous shall live by needs to be seriously considered. But, in the he Ann Arbor Kosher Kitchen is a kosher Recipes are being accepted in the following faith.” The phrase from Micah is considered end, I agree with many of my teachers who cookbook that will feature the commu- categories: Appetizers and Beverages; Soups the penultimate statement explaining our believe that one of the greatest dangers that nity’s favorite recipes. The cookbook is and Salads; Vegetables and Side Dishes; Main responsibilities in the simplest way possible. we face when considering the mitzvot is re- T a not-for-profit fundraising effort to benefit the Dishes; Breads and Rolls; Desserts; Cookies He has reduced the 613 commandments to fusing to use the God-given intelligence and Ann Arbor community mikveh, Mikveh Israel. and Candy; and This and That. three: do justice, love mercy, and walk hum- reason with which we have been created to Members of the organizing committee, which is Anyone who submits a recipe will have bly with God. improve our world, opting instead to accept co-chaired by Lori Salkin and Rachel Slutsky-Ka- first opportunity to order the cookbook, But even if we accept the importance of the law as unchanging and rigid. plowitz, are Chanchi Goldstein, Esther Goldstein, which the committee suggests as a “terrific these three behaviors, and it should be a giv- I don’t expect that everyone will agree with Stacey Lee and Shternie Zwiebel. and personalized gift for Chanukah, wed- en that we all do, is this really all God wants this policy or with a stance of acceptance of Mikveh Israel recently celebrated its 30th dings, engagements, housewarming, birth- from us? How can we justify spending so homosexuality as a legitimate and potentially anniversary. While it continues to be an im- days and other simchas.” The cookbook will much time and effort on ritual command- sanctified choice. That is up to an individual’s portant resource for women in Ann Arbor be a hardcover, spiral-bound collection and ments if all we need to do is be just, merciful, concept of all of the issues involved. I do not who observe the laws of taharat hamishpacha will cost $15 ($12 if preordered). This is an and humble? Is Micah suggesting keeping believe that a person who rejects the policy (family purity), it is in need of an update. The opportunity to share the recipes that make kosher isn’t important? Is the prophet telling introduced by JTS by definition lacks a sense mikveh not only allows married women to the Ann Arbor Jewish community renowned us it is acceptable to break Shabbat as long as of justice, mercy, and humility. Reasonable follow this ancient tradition, but it also serves for generous and delicious hospitality. we are just, merciful, and humble? people can disagree with the decision, and I as a way to bring women from across the com- Everyone who enters a recipe will be en- The answer is clearly: no. The Rabbis who respect that. munity spectrum together. The mikveh, which tered into a raffle for a Chocomaker Choco- loved this verse would never have used it as a But I do believe that all of us, no matter was built by and is located at Chabad House, late Fountain. way of limiting Judaism to certain moral be- what our position on this issue, need to ask is operated and funded solely by its members. Recipes can easily be submitted online. Go haviors, no matter how indispensable those ourselves: how can I, whatever my position, With the money from this fundraiser, the or- to http://www.typensave.com and click on behaviors may be. Rather, they interpreted reflect Micah’s great challenge to all of us ganizers hope to renovate and beautify the Click “login” (on the right). Enter your name these phrases as, in fact, referring to hala- that we craft a world that is just, merciful and mikveh, in order to allow for hiddur mitzvah, as you would like it to appear in the cookbook. cha, Jewish law. How can one be just, merci- humble? We must reach out to those who are the enhancement of this sacred ritual. The group login is mikvahcookbook. The pass- ful, and show humility to God? The Rabbis so often disenfranchised and bring them into The organizers want to produce a cook- word is mikveh. Once you have logged in, click would say that we best live our lives this way our communities and respect them as equal book that will reflect the diversity of the Ann “Add Recipe” on the upper left hand side of the by observing the mitzvot which, because partners in the creation of a better world. This is the challenge of making halacha Arbor Jewish community. All members of the page. The recipe form should open in a new

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A humility and subservience to God, and which submit recipes and participate in this com- whether recipes are dairy, pareve, or meat in the strive to achieve a just and merciful world. acts, but rather a system that builds the munity fundraiser. As there are currently no “Subtitle” section. n The Rabbis gave to Micah’s statement the foundation for a better world … the type kosher eateries in Ann Arbor, many kosher meaning that these qualities are best embod- of world Micah and so many others have cooks in the community have become very ied in a life dedicated to observance of the dreamed of. n If you have questions or would like more infor- accomplished. The cookbook coordinators mitzvot. But it isn’t quite so simple because, mation about this fundraiser, contact Rachel hope that The Ann Arbor Kosher Kitchen will as Rabbis have warned us over and over Slutsky-Kaplowitz at [email protected].

Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw reflect local cooks’ epicure. 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 11 ------niversity of Cali U . . Kelman is an assistant professor of Y In so doing they are not simply mimicking mimicking simply not are they doing so In Today thereToday is much communal anxiety But what we are seeing is not the loss of thing new that follows a different vision of what an institution can be and that will cater in a different way to the needs of American engagement. meaningful for Jewish Jews extant communal structures. They are build itthink may people marginswhere the on ing strange to support ritual theater or a salon or of Jewish future the where but label, a record n is being built. life fornia at Davis. He has written, spoken and published widely on American Jewish culture. “The Continuity authored of Discontinuity,” by Kelman and Steven M. Cohen, was com missioned by the Andrea and Charles Bronf man Philanthropies, and can be downloaded at: http://acbp.net/pub/Continuity%20of%20 Discontinuity.pdf Ari Ari American studies at the communal communal organizations. But they under stood that the landscape of Jewish life could sustain a greater diversity of organizations and experiences. over the behaviors, attitudes and activities of between American 18 Jews and Members 35. of that age cohort are not following their el- ders into the halls of existing institutions, these institutions. threaten could which see are We America. North in practice Jewish ing young people who want to build some ------This translates also into practice, as the These are some of the that Steven lessons The organizations we highlight -- and These new endeavors do not look like their like look not do endeavors new These gogues, gogues, federations and JCCs are simply too the di address not adequately and do narrow needs ofAmerican Jews. verse organizations typically resist anything hierar or judg exclusionary denominational, chical, mental. This resistance is partially a critique of mainstream Jewish organizations and par tially an expression of deeply held beliefs in pluralism, as well as an understanding of the fluidityof identitygeneral. in of Continuity “The in address I and Cohen M. our newly published study on Discontinuity,” the explore we study the In phenomenon. this in which ways these new organizations repre life Jewish sent by a to institutional response offering a variety of it. to responses are country-- the across more many are there the result of thoughtful, creative, dissatisfied committees, join to desire no hadwho people take over sisterhoods or participate in the young leadership branch of local or national to to existing ones; they are playing their own music, putting out records and producing their own concerts. They are hosting salons and movie screenings. They are in involved the creation of Jewish life that is thoughtful, popular and exists largely on the margins of organizational life. Jewish mainstream because predecessors they are responding to the perception that the offerings of syna ------These are just three notable examples of a Many traditionalists and Jews from older “The music is fine,” they say, “but is it Rather than concluding that these new immigrants young ago, years hundred One In cities across the country they are creat as the basis for salons. Across North America, America, North as Across the basis for salons. the music label JDub Records has built com munities of fans who are drawn to the “Jewish “Jewish the to drawn are who fans of munities of its artists. sensibilities” that movement has been quietly gaining mo than a decade. more for mentum generations view this phenomenon as a dis integration of American Jewish life because they believe these new efforts are not serious life. meaningful Jewish foster enough to of the burden shoulder identity?”enough to endeavors are weak or competing versions of existing institutions, we will do better to understand them as expressing an alternative vision of can what look Jewish communities they and can how serve the needslike of their members. in Jewish American the allrightniks built and frastructure that we have today -- from both AJCs to the landsmanshaften to nightclubs and shuls with pools. Now wemore smaller, localized but no areless provoca seeing practice and engage, efforts rejuvenate, to tive terms own their on organized lives Jewish live than 40. people younger by ing their own minyanim instead of joining synagogues; they are writing and publishing subscribing of just instead journals own their - - - - -

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“Miraculous rebirth” 90 miles away: A Jewish mission to Cuba Elliot H. Gertel and Jamie Morris, special to the WJN here were tears and much emotion as we all linked arms and sang Hatikva at Tthe Paronato, Havana’s de facto Jew- ish community center at the Yom Hazikaron/ Yom Ha’atzmaut commemoration on April 23. The evening began with the lighting of candles in the formation of a Star of David in memory of the victims of the Nazis. Then, as a recording was played of the siren heard in Israel on Yom Ha-zikaron when the entire country comes to a halt, we all rose to observe a minute of silence for the fallen heroes of Israel’s wars as well as the victims of terror- ism. Next, a Spanish translation of the Israeli Declaration of Independence was read. Then, there was dancing with the Israeli flag by the very talented children and adult members of the community. All this, against a backdrop of the Cuban and Israeli flags and multimedia displays from Israel’s past and present. From April 19–26, we joined thirty others The Havana Jewish community celebrates Israel. on a Jewish mission to Cuba jointly sponsored by the JCCs of Chicago and Detroit and the establishment. We also visited the Sephardic municipal buses and camellos (long “twin- Jewish Parenting Institute. We were accompa- synagogue, the Centro Hebreo Sefaradi, and humped” trailers pulled by truck cabs, which nied by Miriam Levinson of the Chicago area, met Salomón Mitrani, who fought for Israel’s are the cheapest mass transit option) are de- who was born in Havana and lived there until independence in 1947-48, among others. caying and supplemented by all manner of 1957. This trip presented us with the opportu- In 1999, when Fidel Castro was visiting the trucks and vans teeming with riders. nity to take a rare peek at life in the estranged Patronato for the communal Chanukah cel- Despite the hardships, Cubans have a won- neighbor just ninety miles from our southeast- ebration, he was supposedly puzzled about the derful joie-de-vivre and a great deadpan sense ern shores and meet members of the small, but origin and significance of the Jewish Festival of of humor. An example of this can be seen by still vibrant, Jewish community in Cuba. Lights. Adela Dworin, currently the president of the name of the street the Sephardic commu- In 1959, there were anywhere between the Patronato, said that she explained the holi- nity chose in 1914 to place Chevet Achim, its 10,000 and 16,000 Jews living in Cuba. Since day thus: “President Castro, you like revolutions; historic synagogue: Inquisidor! then, the Jewish population has dwindled this was when the Jews made a revolution.” Ap- Another Ann Arbor resident, Sheldon to no more than 1,600 of whom some 75% parently greatly pleased by this response, Cas- Ginns, made the journey about a month be- (around 1,200) reside in Havana, with smaller tro continued his very brief speech, “only two fore us, and summed up his visit thus, “I will communities in eight other cities: Camagüey hours,” Adela said, and partook of potato latkes never forget the people of the Jewish Com- (100+); Santiago de Cuba, Cuba’s second with the Jewish community. munity and their warmth and dedication to largest city (90); Guantánamo (70); Granma Life in Cuba is not easy. There is a collaps- keeping Judaism alive and well in Cuba, even and Sancti Spiritus (each with about 40); and ing infrastructure that seems to be a combi- in the midst of their… poverty and hardship.” Caibarien, Cienfuegos, and Santa Clara (with nation of governmental mismanagement, This resonates with our reaction and evokes approximately 30 each). a lack of foreign investment, and of course, what Dana Evan Kaplan wrote in 2001 in The Havana Jewish community today the US embargo that has now been in place “The Jews of Cuba since the Castro Revolu- has three functioning synagogues. The Pa- for nearly as long as the Cuban Communist tion” in American Jewish Year Book (vol. 101, tronato, aka Templo Beth Shalom Conserva- Revolution that propelled Fidel Castro into p. 87): “Despite the demographic challenge tive synagogue, also houses a free pharmacy power in 1959. There is a shortage of almost symbolized by aliyah and the uncertainty sur- and the ORT Sunday school. Adath Israel is everything: staples—which are rationed— rounding the political and economic future, the Orthodox synagogue, which also has a free such as milk, eggs, produce, and soap as well the Jewish renaissance in Cuba is real. Jewish pharmacy, three daily minyans—all the con- as building materials, school supplies, medical leaders no longer speak with sadness about gregations mentioned resorting at times to equipment, and medicines. The members of the ‘death of a community;’ instead, locals and a “Cuban minyan”: seven worshippers and our mission brought a number of these items visitors alike talk with excitement about a mi- three torahs—communal archives, a kosher for the Jewish community, especially medi- raculous rebirth, a testament to the endurance kitchen, and runs the only private butcher cine, clothing, and school and art supplies. of Jewish identity and faith.” n shop in Cuba, which is also the only kosher Public transportation is severely limited, and

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The tombstones feature elaborate carv ing and the synagogue interiors boast beautiful decoration. The most impres are the on three in cemeteries sive Siret, the border with Ukraine. Nearby towns with painted synagogues and cemeteries include Botosani, Radauti Suceava, and Piatra Neamt. synagogues in Ukraine. In the Sataniv, of some its hauntinglyretains synagogue interior decoration and the tombstones feature elaborate carving, including rare examples of a mystical motif showing three hares joined by the ears chasing Here Here are Gruber’s choice of the top 10 to the 16th century.” to murdered Nazis the where Belzec, at monument in region Galicia the from Jews 500,000 with some 2004 in erected was monument The 1942. the help Committee. ofAmerican Jewish the ber said of the monument, which features iron and ofashes field a like appears that slag Jewish former of name the out spelling letters in the region. shtetls Poland, surviving but little-known wooden synagogues have become Jewish attractions, noted. 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Jewish book on the countries of book on Eastern the the countries former bloc, Ruth Ellen Gruber might as well have been documenting the secret life of a New tribeGuinea of cannibals. among mainstream travelers U.S. about the just had that of countries the heritage Jewish Curtain. behind the Iron from emerged PRAGUE (JTA) — When she set out to write to setout she When — (JTA) PRAGUE the firstJewishcomprehensive travel guide How times have changed. times have How I Youth Ken Lussenden Contracting Tamarack Summer Sunday of Culture and Fellowship planned with Bishara Naddaf as guest artist Remodeling Joan Hartman, special to the WJN aven’t you always wanted to learn to conflict and the “other side.” The group’s mis- dren start attending Philharmonic concerts • play the Darbuka? sion is to provide education towards democ- in third grade and progress through progres- Painting H What is a darbuka, you ask? Also racy and equal rights as a way of life for both sively more challenging programs. KeyNote known as a doumbek or tabla drum—and in peoples while maintaining the unique iden- specializes in introducing repertoire, first • English as a goblet or chalice drum—the dar- tity of both, encouraging and strengthening to the teachers, then in the classroom with buka is a hand drum of very ancient origin a willingness to respect others’ views even if small ensembles, all in preparation for full Repair & Restoration used in a wide variety of traditional Near East- they disagree, developing tolerance and em- orchestra concerts. ern music. pathy towards others, and involving parents While largely self-taught as a percussionist, Specialist This summer, Ann Arborites will have a and community at-large in the process and Naddaf as a child was surrounded by music unique opportunity to study with and musicians; his father was a master of the instrument and an accomplished singer, and perform the darbuka in concert. his brother a violinist. He be- On Sunday, July 22, under a spe- gan in 1990 to study with the cial grant from the Kellogg Foun- renowned Egyptian percus- dation, the Hebrew Day School sionist Mahmoud Hamouda. of Ann Arbor is sponsoring a He has maintained this valu- day of music fellowship at Camp able relationship over the past Tamarack featuring darbuka twelve years and has been rec- master Bishara Naddaf as guest ognized by being awarded the artist. The day will also include coveted Certificate of Artistry fun camp activities such as boat- from the Union of Egyptian ing and swimming. The event is Artists. Naddaf has performed open to the entire community; no in twenty countries and his musical experience is required. television appearances have Bishara Naddaf is an Arab-Is- included broadcasts on Israel, raeli musician from the Christian Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Ara- Arab community of Nazareth bia Broadcasting Authorities. who is the percussionist for, and He has appeared with mem- one of the founding members Drumming with Bishara Naddaf. bers of the Israel Philharmonic of Shesh-Besh, the Arab/Jewish Orchestra at the Tanglewood Ensemble of the Israeli Philhar- Music Festival in the United monic Orchestra. This group of four Jewish in adoption of the organization’s objectives. States and has performed at the JVC Jazz Fes- musicians from the Philharmonic and four of Teenagers also meet their counterparts from tival in New York’s Carnegie Hall, introducing Israel’s best Arab-Israeli musicians performs around the country and feel that they are part the darbuka in that hall for the first time. He worldwide, delivering a musical message of of a movement for peace-building. has also performed at The Rezidens Hall in hope for peace between the Arab and Jewish In addition to teaching for Peace Child Is- the Lodvek Palace and the Deutsch Museum Israeli populations of Israel. rael, Naddaf teaches darbuka in ten elemen- both in Munich, Germany, as well as concert- Photo by Susan Prater Even during the tensest days of the intifa- tary schools, at the Lewinsky teachers’ College, izing in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, the da, the musicians of the Shesh-Besh ensemble and at the Oranim Seminar. He is a consultant United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Holland, continued to perform before mixed—and to the Israel Ministry of Education in the field Greece, Jordan, Egypt and across the United � Kitchen, Bathroom appreciative—Arab and Jewish audiences. of training music teachers. States. & Basement Remodeling Shesh-Besh has been described by actor Leon- As part of the Israel Philharmonic’s Key- The day of culture on Sunday, July 22, with ard Nimoy, who sponsored one of their recent note student education program, Naddaf’s Naddaf as guest artist, will include separate concerts in the United States, as a “unique students from three schools in the Jezreel Val- darbuka lessons for adults and kids, a joint � Interior & Exterior group of classical artists from the Israeli Phil- ley, with combined Arab and Jewish popula- concert, team-building activities, as well as harmonic Orchestra and their equally skilled tions, performed with the Israel Philharmonic traditional camp activities. The day (9:30 Painting and Staining colleagues from the Arab musical tradition,” in Tel Aviv. The students had the entire hall a.m.–4:30 p.m.) costs $15 per adult and $10 which “reflect[s] the best of multicultural Is- dancing and clapping. KeyNote is the Israel for children under the age of 18 and includes rael today.” Philharmonic’s classical music education lunch. Space is limited; to reserve call the HDS � Interior & Exterior When asked recently about attitudes program reaching 20,000 students every year, School office, 971-4633, or email darbuka- Custom Carpentry among Arab and Jewish members of Shesh- 20% of them from Arab communities. Chil- [email protected]. n Besh, which takes its name from a game similar to backgammon, Naddaf was effusive. JCC Maccabi Team to attend Maccabi Games in Houston “We’re first of all musicians and human be- � Wood Floor Installation Craig Pollack, special to the WJN & Refinishing ings, and in that there’s no difference between Arab and Jew,” he said. “We love each other The JCC will be sending a delegation of sev- of the Games make it a unique and unforget- and we embrace each other.” en 13-16 year old athletes and their coaches table experience for every participant, from In addition to concertizing, Naddaf’s pro- to Houston, Texas August 5-10 for the 2007 athletes to volunteers, from coaches to host � Drywall & Plaster fessional musical life is substantially dedicated Maccabi Games. The Ann Arbor delegation families. Repairs & Restorations to the twin missions of teaching music to chil- will compete against other Jewish athletes The JCC Maccabi Games can be called the dren and to peace and coexistence among the from all over the United States and as far away Olympics for Jewish teens, but they serve a various populations of Israel. He performs in as Mexico, Israel, Venezuela and Great Britain. larger purpose than athletic competition. The � Wallpaper Stripping concert and teaches for Peace Child Israel, a This year’s sites include Houston, Baltimore. Games also promote community involve- group that teaches coexistence using theater Maryland, and Orange County, California. ment, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. and the arts. Arab and Jewish teens work with These locations will play host to over 6,000 This year Craig Pollack will be assuming Visit our website: counterparts from around the country to cre- Jewish teens who will be competing in an the role of delegation head, replacing long- June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August kenlussendencontracting.com ate original dramas about coexistence, which Olympic style events. time and much appreciated delegation head, A are then performed publicly. Each group is Each delegation member has a chance to Jean Christian. Ryan Christian and Max Owen co-facilitated by two professionals, Arab and participate in one of fourteen different sport- will be returning as coaches. Licensed & Insured Jew, one with a background in theatre and the ing events and at the same time create memo- 2007 Ann Arbor Maccabi Games Delega- other in group-facilitation and social work. ries that will last a lifetime. Since 1982, over tion: Ethan Cohen, Noah Share, Noah Trobe, 734.995.0715 Through the Peace Child Israel program, 100,000 teens have benefited from the Mac- Adam Hansell, William Scheiman, Noam Jewish and Arab kids meet to understand each cabi experience. The energy and excitement Zimet, Gil Eisbruch. n other and work out their feelings toward the Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 15 UMMER! FOR VIDEO CAMPTHIS VIDEO S FOR TERS chool and learn Theater the Michigan to come Then time on your hands this summer? Got time on your from the expertsfrom ! the family? 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justice and charity. justice Sharing projects at the JCC Maccabi Games day a spend camps participating August, each working on service activities that contribute Raa Camp ofcommunity. the welfare the to nana campers will spend the day with stu dents from Highpoint a School, local school for physically and mentally challenged chil dren. Campers will learn about living with disability and the have opportunity to get to C and projects focused on improving the world world the improving on focused projects and Caring of Days the ground help To in. live we and Sharing activities in Jewish values, JCC - Edu Jewish for Center Mandel Association’s cation has developed companion curricular units about munities. Thirty-two day camps (including Camp Ranana) and seven resident camps have been awarded grants to fund activities program, made possible thought the Association withJCC generous sponsorship of the Coca Cola The Company®. program is help com their camps to summer to offered I Youth

HDS grandparents share their stories Dina Shtull and Joan Hartman, special to the WJN here is a unique, unconditional, and asked to bring a memory or short story to pure joy when a child and a grandpar- share with the children. What was their child- T ent hug; feelings of love couldn’t be hood like? Where did they go to school? What deeper. To honor the special place that grand- did they do after school? The stories were var- parents hold in the lives of children, Hebrew ied, and often highlighted the special relation- Day School of Ann Arbor invited grandparents ships that these grandparents had with their as well as special “grandfriends” for a morning grandparents and even their great-grandpar- with the children. The morning coincided with ents. Here are some of the special memories the school’s Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Indepen- told in the classrooms that morning. dence Day) celebration, and included song and “My Nana taught me everything about dance performances by the children, a special Shabbat,” said Karen Zivan, “Nana” (grand- brunch, and time in the classroom to share mother) to Brayan Zivan in the first grade. “I learning experiences and to tell stories. HDS went to her house every Friday after school to was honored not only by grandparents, but also by great-grandparents as well as grand- friends who came to share the morning.

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help her pre- pare for Shabbat. She let me make Matza balls with her, just like you made with me on Pesach.” 1 Karen described how her own grandpar- The theme of the song and ents had come to the dance performances was Jeru- United States as immi- salem, in honor of the 40th an- grants, and how, when niversary of the reunification of they found there was the east and west sides of the city, 2 no synagogue in their and in honor of one of the most beautiful and neighborhood, they got most holy cities in the world. Included in the together with neighbors and built one, the program were the well known songs “Jeru- Etz Chaim synagogue in Brooklyn, which she salem of Gold” and “Me’al Pisgat Har HaT- hopes to show to Brayan one day. Brayan’s sofim” – looking down on Jerusalem from grandfather Sy described his life in Hebrew the top of a mountain and wishing everyone school in Jamaica, New York, and how he has peace. a strong recollection of reading the “Yigdal” In the classrooms, the grandparents got prayer in front of his entire class for the involved in the lessons of the day. Some of the first time, without any errors, and how the activities they did together with their grand- whole class applauded. He told Brayan that children included dividing up a chocolate he “could not be prouder” when he watches candy bar to learn about fractions; measur- and listens to Brayan “bench” after meals and ing a grandchild’s waist as part of a unit on when he hears of Brayan’s progress in reading the human body, clothing and manufactur- Hebrew. ing; learning an Israeli dance, and drawing the Jonah (4th grade) and Max Schmidt’s (1st pose of a grandchild. grade) grandmother, Sharon Schmidt, re- Grandparents and grandfriends were also called a now almost foreign world in which June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August A Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 16 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 17 - - - - - lake” which lake” was ver y to to the ‘big’ peninsula peninsula “cross “cross the She would Michigan. Michigan. from from Lake Marquette Marquette Judy Judy Gessner, divided Pere peninsula that tersville, tersville, a lake lake to But exciting. “Huge “Huge exciting. andof banks ice clear clear across the snow snow blanketed and would skate the the coastline. My My friends and I would pretend to be explorers traipsing over the the over traipsing ‘icebergs.’” grandmother of Leah Leah Shira (3rd grade) and Avi (1st (1st Avi and grade) ten, ten, described an 6 - doors doors with the neighbor hood kids.” Marty drew a map for her grandchil dren dren of one of her favorite places, places, the Pere Marquette Lake. Lake. She described how she would ice skate and ice fish with friendson the lake, 5 the radio, and always played gamesout played always and radio, the There There was much laughter and even tears Marty Solomon, grandmother of Seth grade) Weingar unforgettable unforgettable experience she had when she slept “We camp. Scout Girl to went and 9 was I tents. no were There meadow. the in outside Milky and planets, stars, the seeing remember Everything was Way. so sparking, and clear, bright. It was the most beautiful thing I had fellI Eventually, sleep. hardly could I seen. ever you When face. withwet up a woke and asleep sleep under the stars without a you wake tent, face.” up in the morning with your on dew during the day, and of course, there were plenty of wonderful hugs that brought wide smiles and pure joy to everyone—whether n 93. old or 5 years were you inisced inisced about how she and her cousin would and try bedroom Sophie’s Gramma into “go on her hats and all her costume She jewelry. had huge boxes filled with jewelry and oth We buttons. gorgeous filled most the ers with so bed the onto out everything dump to used see all the treasures.” could we (4th grade), Noah and Ethan Stancroff (1st Lake on smalla in who up town grew grade), ice sand, and “water how described Michigan, and snow were a big part” of her childhood. “Life at this time was very simple—no TV’s, computers, game-boys. Our imaginations traded books, read We playgrounds. our were to listened games, board played books, comic ------7 - - - heated heated his his father ing World where II, War scarcity dur in a world of - Chuck Newman, “Zayde” Chuck to Newman, “Zayde” Natan Ze Chuck’s wife, “Safta” (grandmoth “Safta” wife, Chuck’s Margaret Eichner, “Bubbie” to Jonah Photos (from left (from right) Photos to Bob Davidow 1 - Daniel Hirshbein with grandfather Harary Jayne with grandfriend Palan 2 - Zoie Grossman Lea with grandfriend 3 - Zach Colton Judy Cohen with grandmother Steiner 4 - Oren Freeman Joan Shwayder with grandmother 5 - Elianna Shwayder Maida Portnoy 6 - Jonah Eichner with grandmother Mary with grandmother Leflein Silverman! 7 - Shoshana kic in the first grade,described growing up ered ered around the radio every night, and she came home from school every day for lunch. fa- her same: the stayed have things some But vorite Nancy Drew mystery books, going to jacks. playing riding bicycle, her camp, a telephone line witha telephone and hadfamily another to take turns making calls, the family gath she had no television set, her parents shared house by shovel ing coal into the basement furnace. “The year I was said born great war II,” War started, World a “Everything Chuck. was very scarce as the wanted government things used for the My mother army. used to pour the grease from her cooking into a coffee When can. she had a full can, she would take it and the other items she had saved pro be could so it office a government to cessed and Chuck used described again.” much more modest playthings “some too: that Indians and cowboys were of toys my were drawings printed on My paper. par ents would cut them out and paste them onto cardboard. There were paper outfits toys ofmy lot A them. on put would I that brought Chuck cardboard.” of made were “Bubbe” (great-grandmother), Natan’s Dorothy Newman, to participate in the day as well, and asked Natan not to tell Bubbe how Chuck used to stay up late set one television the family’s watching when she thought he was asleep! er), Sharon Newman, related how she “would read a book everyshe chance” read closet bedroom my in “sitting even had, ing at night so my parents see wouldn’t that the light Natan was could on.” see that his and Chuck his Zayde had Safta Sharon a lot when they met! in common (Kindergarten) and Kobi (2nd grade) Eich talked ner, about the funny stories her own grandmother Sophie used to tell her when she was small. She especially loved hearing suppos he how father, own her about stories into getting always was and pies mud ate edly At trouble. her grandparents’ apartment she cream with tartscherry “wonderful eat would cheese and dough” her grandparents would fa her with her ply and movies the to her take rem She candy. cherryhard sour treat, vorite 4 I On Another Note I Youth

Playing for Time ECC to become demonstration site for Sandor Slomovits, special to the WJN High/Scope Early Childhood Curriculum could not get tickets to see Arthur Mill- brilliant in the film and there is no denying Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN er’s play, Playing for Time when it was her artistic courage, or the lengths to which staged at the University of Michigan in she went to portray Fenelon, including he JCC Early Childhood Center has focused all of its in-service training sessions I entered into a unique partnership on the High/Scope curriculum and in ad- early April, but I did go to see the made-for- starving herself to look gaunt and shaving TV movie of the same name when it showed her head for the part. T with the High/Scope Educational dition, Director Noreen DeYoung and Lead at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor In a recent Newsweek article about his- Research Foundation, one of the world’s Teacher Michelle Paris have also taken the torian Saul Friedländer’s book The Years of premier institutions of early childhood re- High/Scope teacher training course. Over Extermination: Nazi Germany and the Jews search and curriculum development. The the next year, DeYoung and Hirshbein will 1939-1945, David Gates quotes Himmler, Early Childhood Center will be working be trained as High/Scope trainers as well, “on easing the stress of hands-on mass mur- closely with High/Scope consultants to giving the ECC the ability to perpetuate the der: ‘Evenings should be devoted to music, implement the High/Scope approach over approach. to lectures and to introducing our men into the next school year. After full implementa- The High/Scope educational approach, the beautiful domains of German spiritual tion, the ECC will serve as a showcase for developed and refined over the past 40 and emotional life.’” One more proof, if one the approach in infant/toddler, full-day, and years, offers strategies and techniques for more is needed, of the absolutely insane dis- culturally-specific settings. interacting with children in ways that help connects in Nazi lives. High/Scope is not new to the ECC. Sever- them become independent thinkers and Music and survival in the Camps were al years ago, Assistant Director Peretz Hirsh- accomplished problem solvers. Founded linked for many others besides the women bein and long-time by local educator depicted in this story. I can think of two ex- teacher Carolyn David Weikart in amples just from my own family and circle McCombs had the The ECC will serve as a 1970, High/Scope of friends. My father used to recall that when opportunity to be sought to build the Nazi guards in charge of his section of trained as High/ showcase for the High Scope on Weikart’s early the munkaszolgálat, the forced labor units Scope teachers by childhood study, attached to the Hungarian and German taking an intensive approach in infant/toddler, called the Perry armies, discovered that he had a fine sing- four-week teacher Preschool study, ing voice, he was often ordered to entertain training course. full-day, and culturally- which showed the District Library a few weeks later. Miller them. In exchange, he received a little extra According to Hir- positive societal based both his screenplay and the stage play food and occasional rest. Arie Lipsky, the shbein, “The High/ effects of high- of Playing for Time on a memoir, The Mu- Scope approach to specific settings. quality preschool sicians of Auschwitz, by the Parisian singer education assumes education. This Fania Fenelon, who was a member of the I continue watching, that children are study also served now legendary women’s inmate orchestra in powerful, self-motivated learners. If we as as the legislative justification for Head Start. Auschwitz. Fenelon and the other women, educators provide children with a variety of The Ypsilanti-based foundation conducts led by concert violinist Alma Rose, Gustav remembering, recording. materials and experiences and both engage research and develops curricula as it seeks to Mahler’s niece, accompanied their fellow in- with and listen to the children, we will devel- answer the question, “What are the features mates as they were marched to forced labor I am reminded over op children who love to learn.” Since then, of a high-quality preschool education?” every day, but they were also ordered to play many of the features of the High/Scope cur- High/Scope has training institutes concerts for their Nazi guards, including the and over that even riculum, such as active learning, adult-child around the world, as well as a half-day dem- infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. partnerships, problem solving and planning onstration preschool at its headquarters The 1980 multiple Emmy award-winning simply observing these around children’s interests have made their in Ypsilanti. In recent years however, the movie, featuring Vanessa Redgrave in the way into the ECC’s programs. Foundation has become interested in being leading role, is brutally horrifying, though things, to speak nothing ECC Director Noreen DeYoung states, able to demonstrate High/Scope executed undoubtedly it can’t even remotely recre- “The partnership with High/Scope is an op- both in a full-day environment, and in an ate the reality of what Auschwitz must have of having had to endure portunity to take what Peretz and Carolyn infant/toddler setting. The Foundation ap- been like. But we get the idea. And those of brought back to our preschool, and extend proached the JCC Early Childhood Center, n us who have heard first hand experiences by it consistently throughout the entire ECC and a partnership was born. program. We also see High/Scope’s focus survivors, know that the events depicted are them, is very hard. To learn more about the ECC, visit www.jcca- on child-centered learning as a great way to sadly all too accurate and not at all inflated. nnarbor.org, and for additional information integrate our Jewish curriculum even more After the women, following a ghastly train on High/Scope, go to www.highscope.org. ride, first arrive in Auschwitz, they are forced distinguished cellist, flautist and conduc- effectively.” Since January 2007, the ECC has to strip and their heads are shaved. The cal- tor of the Ann Arbor Symphony has related lous treatment of the women by the Nazi how his father played violin for the guards barbers in the movie echoed all too closely in Auschwitz for similar rewards. Both Lip- of being deeply moved by music despite and other films about the Holocaust. These my own mother’s tales of her first day in the sky’s father and mine attributed their sur- their ability to simultaneously turn a blind things must be seen, these events must be Ravensbrück concentration camp. There vival in part to their musical skills. eye and a deaf ear to the suffering of their recalled, if there is to be any hope of pre- the Nazis cruelly baited them, “How short The author Kurt Vonnegut, once said, “I victims. venting still more Holocausts—and Rwan- would you like your hair?” When the wom- need no other proof of God than the exis- Miller also does not resort to any senti- das and Darfurs. In the movie, Shmuel, an en, confused and hesitant, shyly indicated a tence of music.” In the hell on earth that was mentality. No “Music hath charms to soothe old inmate at Auschwitz, repeatedly urges length, pointing to a spot on their neck or Auschwitz, with the monstrous devil that the savage breast,” in Playing for Time. Mu- Fenelon not to turn away, to remember. By shoulder, the barbers viciously hacked off all was Mengele, many—understandably—lost sic does not save or triumph over all. The way of contrast, Alma Rose is always com- their hair, handed them a mirror and said, all faith in a just and merciful God. In Play- women’s music temporarily ensures their manding her to simply focus on the music. “How do you like the modern styling I gave ing for Time, God has no role at all. He is own survival, but no one else’s. In the movie, it is Rose who dies and Fenelon you?” My mother recalled, “I’ll never forget not even mentioned. It is only people who The only time, it seemed to me, that the who survives. the wailing when we saw ourselves in those are responsible for all that happens. How- movie struck a false note was in the ending, I too try not to turn away. I continue mirrors.” ever, Fenelon, and Miller, resolutely refuse a sappy scene of Fenelon singing the Mar- watching, remembering, recording. I am Redgrave was not the first choice to play to simply demonize the Nazis, while at the seilles for an interview with a radio reporter. reminded over and over that even simply Fenelon. The role was originally offered to same time certainly not shrinking from It was an ending, as I learned after, that Mill- observing these things, to speak nothing of Barbra Streisand, and Fenelon herself hoped portraying the rampant cruelty that drove er himself eschewed when he later adapted

June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August having had to endure them, is very hard. that Liza Minneli would play her. Redgrave them. Fenelon’s character repeatedly insists the play from the screenplay.

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Tolerance shines on ‘Sesame Street’ byDaniel Estrin JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Sunny days are sweeping West Bank and Gaza. They also are subjected to incitement to anti- the clouds away in the Middle East — with the “Rechov Sumsum,” which aired originally in Israel violence in Palestinian schools, sum- help of a few furry neighbors. the 1980s, went off the air in 1997 due to a lack mer camps and media. Even as it emerges that Hamas has been us- of funding. That lack of support also doomed Indeed, news of the new “Sesame Street” ing a Mickey Mouse lookalike to indoctrinate the Palestinian version in 1997, the year it had shows was overshadowed in early May when young children for war against Israel, “Sesame debuted. it was revealed that a Hamas TV station was Street” is returning to Israeli and Palestinian Funding for the new “Rechov Sumsum” is using a Mickey Mouse clone to spread its televisions. New Muppets are joining veteran coming from foundations and private donors. message of fundamentalism and jihad to Pal- characters to empower children amid new “Shara’a Simsim” is being supported by, among estinian toddlers. Hamas, the terrorist group social and political realities in their respective others, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Af- that heads the Palestinian Authority, an- societies. fairs, the Ford Foundation, the government of nounced that it was suspending the show af- “Rechov Sumsum,” a co-production of Canada and the United Nations Educational, ter the news provoked a storm of criticism. Sesame Workshop and the Israeli cable chan- Scientific and Cultural Organization. 2006 Rechov Sumsum cast members Still, those dark clouds won’t rain on nel Hop!, returned last December at Chanukah After the shows ended in 1997, a joint Pales- Sesame Street. On “Shara’a Simsim,” a new time. The new Palestinian version of the show, tinian-Israeli production in the planning stages Israeli Bert and Ernie; Moishe Ufnik, the Israeli real-life character was introduced this season “Shara’a Simsim,” will air on the independent was shelved when the Palestinians launched the Oscar, a cantankerous grouch who lives in a as a role model for boys: Salim, a young fix- Palestinian Ma’an network starting May 15. second intifada in 2000. garbage can; plus two new Muppet residents: it man who lends an ear to the show’s two “The entire world is focused on this place,” Instead, a limited series called “Sesame Sto- Abigail, a bubbly, pink-haired 3-year-old, and Muppet stars, a rooster named Kareem and said Gary Knell, president of Sesame Workshop, ries” was produced in 2004 by independent the artistically inclined Mahboub, the first Ar- his younger female friend, Haneen. which produces the popular educational televi- Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian production ab-Israeli Muppet. In one episode, a storm destroys a swing set sion program. “We don’t expect the world to live teams. The animations and live-action episodes “Children today growing up in Israel are and uproots trees, leaving Haneen and Kareem in peace because of ‘Sesame Street’; we aren’t were dubbed and aired on each other’s series. living in a very tense time,” said Alona Apt, the angry that “things have been destroyed forever.” that naive. But we can contribute to a culture of “The Muppets couldn’t speak each other’s producer of “Rechov Sumsum.” “They are af- Salim in turn encourages the two to gather their peaceful conflict resolution and self-esteem.” languages, but they connected over falafel and fected at a very early age in terms of their ag- neighbors to clean up the mess. Knell toured the Middle East productions of hummus, and a common dislike of onions,” gressiveness to each other. The main goal is to “What they find is that, just as they had “Sesame Street” last week with visits to Egypt, Knell said. show a different kind of reality, a different kind built ‘Sesame Street’ in the first place, they Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Israel. The new Israeli and Palestinian shows are of street, to show children what common life can rebuild it and even make it a better His last stop was an Arab-Jewish kindergarten produced independently, placing an emphasis can look like.” place,” said Cairo Arafat, the content editor in Jerusalem, where he joined Israeli Education on educating children about their own societies. Tolerance of diversity is not the only mes- of “Shara’a Simsim.” “The more we give to Minister Yuli Tamir to launch the distribution Like any “Sesame Street,” they also teach basic sage from “Rechov Sumsum.” A song called our community, the better it gets.” in May of 5,000 free educational kits in Hebrew skills like numbers and letters, good manners “The Sound of Silence” teaches children to con- While the “Sesame Street” messages of and Arabic to every kindergartener in Israel. and keeping the environment clean. sider softening their tone of voice. tolerance and self-empowerment are aimed The kits include music from the show, edu- “Rechov Sumsum” teaches tolerance by por- “Israelis are very loud,” Apt said. “Many peo- at young Israeli and Palestinian viewers, their cational computer games and classroom activi- traying a street inhabited by Israelis of varying ple are upset about it, but no one does anything parents might be able to learn a few things ties that reinforce “Sesame Street” messages. backgrounds who live together peacefully: Jews about it. So it’s a song about thinking twice from the show as well. “We are using ‘Sesame Street’ activities to and Arabs, religious and secular, veterans and about using the right pitch for what you want “I wish that parents would sit down and create a process of tolerance, understanding and immigrants. The neighbors are real-life children to say. Do you really need to speak so loud with watch this show more than children, on both mutual learning,” Tamir said. “It opens up a new and adult characters, including a Jewish man someone who is just nearby?” sides,” Arafat said. “I think that a lot of what way to deal with conflict, teaching kids how to named Tzahi, an Arab woman named Ibtisam, a “Shara’a Simsim” this season is aiming we try to teach children in preschool—the work together despite their differences.” Russian woman named Irina and an Ethiopian to empower Palestinian boys, who increas- idea of respect for the self, respect for the In addition to the Israeli kits, Sesame Work- student named Malkamo. ingly are resorting to violence as a result of other, understanding and having empathy— shop is distributing 10,000 kits based on the Pal- They are joined by a cast of Muppets that increasing poverty and unemployment, ac- are things that we have lost as adults.” n estinian production to every first-grader in the includes past characters Noah and Brosh, the cording to a Palestinian government study. Story of ‘Arab Schindler’ a powerful lesson by Armin Rosen NEW YORK (JTA) — Some see Khaled Ab- hab, who hid 24 Jews on his family farm for Satloff hopes that for the Arab world, re- delwahhab as an “Arab Oskar Schindler” for months during the Nazi occupation, for the capturing this neglected aspect of its history risking his life to shelter Jews while Tunisia distinction of “Righteous Among the Na- will mean accepting the basic premises of was under Nazi occupation. tions” at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial the Holocaust. Holocaust denial is rampant Robert Satloff, executive director of the in Israel. Abdelwahhab would be the first Arab in the Arab world, even in schools and gov- Washington Institute for Near East Policy, among nearly 22,000 “Righteous Gentiles.” ernment-sponsored media, with many Arabs sees the Tunisian farmer as “a very powerful Spreading the word about Abdelwahhab’s apparently believing that denying the Holo- symbol from a historical point of view.” actions could help breed the kind of toler- caust will undermine Israel’s legitimacy. He believes Abdelwahhab’s tale of hero- ance needed to heal rifts between the Arab Satloff said the September 11, 2001, ter- ism, and other stories Satloff collected of and Jewish communities, Satloff said. rorist attacks provided the “trigger” for his Arab actions during the Holocaust — from Abdelwahhab’s daughter Faiza, who work, as he began to deeply consider the so- indifference to collaboration to attempts at joined Satloff at the Y.U. presentation, said cieties from which the attackers sprang. saving and sheltering Jews — would “turn she hopes her father’s story will “help Jews “It got me thinking about Holocaust edu- the discussion of the Holocaust on its head” and Arabs to become more like they were in cation in Arab society,” Satloff said. The book in the Arab and Muslim world, where Holo- Tunisia” before World War II. “is my modest way of fighting the hatred of caust denial is rampant. “We were very mixed,” Faiza said of the Khaled Abdelwahhab 9/11.” Speaking about his latest book, Among the town where she grew up. “Thirty percent He said he tried “to make the Holocaust Righteous: Lost Stories from the Holocaust’s were Italian and French. Thirty percent were “They have very humble motivations,” a story acceptable to Arabs. So I talk about Long Reach into Arab Lands, on April 25 at mixed [Arab and French], and 30 percent Satloff said. “I don’t see any difference here.” choices Arabs made; it’s an Arab story.” Yeshiva University in New York, Satloff said were Jewish. Everyone got along together Faiza said she did not learn that her father With the book available in Farsi and had sheltered Jews until Satloff uncovered it

June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August the stories of Abdelwahhab and others reveal very well.” Arabic, Satloff hopes it will help counter the while researching his book.

A no difference between reactions to the Ho- Faiza remembered her father as a “very “grotesque view of the Holocaust that is be- locaust in Europe and the Arab world. Event stubborn person” who saw no difference But she wasn’t surprised. Since Abdel- ing propagated” in the Middle East and allow sponsors included Y.U.’s Stern College for between the various ethnic and religious wahhab, who died 10 years ago, lived in a Arabs to “access their sides of the story” of Women and the Simon Wiesenthal Center. groups in his hometown. society with fewer distinctions separating the Holocaust. n Satloff said the book explains that the Satloff said Abdelwahhab’s nonchalance people, she and Satloff both characterized Holocaust is part of both the Arab and Jew- about his actions was similar to that of other his deed as a “natural” thing to do for his fel- ish experience. He nominated Abdelwah- non-Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust. low countrymen. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 20 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 21 ------Hofstein said Boston Boston said Hofstein needed, he said. needed, was a prelude to Israel’s life-sciences landmark convention, Bio June for Med scheduled 2007, convention, The Haifa. in co-chaired by Hofstein The convention is expected to attract contributions Israel’s to the field arerecog Foun Fox J. Michael the April, of end the At an actor Fox, who suffers from Parkinson’s, Ha a by partiallyowned is which Cure, Cell The issue of embryonic stem-cell research, In published reports following the an “The Jewish religion and Orthodox rabbis In 2005-06, mergers and acquisitions generat acquisitions and mergers 2005-06, In investment,” for be to place wonderful a “It’s for from mostly coming is investment That “It could be Hofsteinviewed as problematic,” Ministry Israel’s for scientist chief Opper, Eli who Opper, moderated Israel’s panel pre 5,000 people to the exhibit hall and lectures, 5,000 people the hallto exhibit and lectures, Asia, in companies from representatives with and Europe. India said. Hofstein the world, around nized two out singled Disease Parkinson’s for dation Israeli Biotechnologiescompanies, ProNeuron and Cell for Cure Neurosciences, grants - total aimed research spur to million $1 above just ing patients. Parkinson’s for treatments at new and ofawareness raisingcause the up taken has funds for its In a treatment. 7 May keynote ad dress at the Boston Fox prodded convention, treat bring new to more do industry to leaders ments to “I’ve market. been reasonably well treated for 15 years using a drug been that’s he said. 40 years,” for around dasit is subsidiary, using embryonic stem cells to develop treatment to replace damaged Par said. Hofstein cells, kinson’s no poses States, United the in controversial so such problem in Is Israel, says Nadav Tamir, England. New general to consul rael’s Reubinoff, Benjamin grants, the of nouncement Cell chief Cure’s scientist, said the Knesset has research. authorized embryonic stem-cell supportresearch,” embryonic human stem-cell Reubinoff is quoted as saying in Financial “Their Times Information. priority is to save a n life.” human sitions, sitions, said Shimon Eckhouse, chairman of who has founded eight Medical, com Syneron 1992. panies since public Initial said. Eckhouse billion, $1.5 about ed offerings on Stock Aviv the Exchange gener Tel an e-mail. in he wrote same amount, the ated said. Eckhouse eigners because of insufficientventure capital acqui wary many are the about Some Israel. in investors. foreign sitions by this is the But “There is a dilemma. acknowledged. nature of the The beast. only to way change that is Israeli sources.” funds from sufficient generate to that the told JTA and Labor, ofTrade Industry, amount of capital needed for even one drug is a and long periodit takes bringenormous, to a product “The to market. combination of these Opper said. hurdle,” is a real factors two smalla said convention, Boston the at sentation country like Israel must connect with large in emerging its finance to companies ternational are tools financing New companies. life-science an an with conjunction in runwill Arnon, and research. gatheringnual stem-cell on

------In 2005, an estimated 25,000 25,000 estimated an 2005, In employed were Israel in people in the life-sciences field. - - Of the approximately 750 Israeli companies Israeli 750 Ofapproximately the Rogel-Fuchs added that nearly half of the In Israel they call the said field “bio med,” trademark new a minds, our in is, med “Bio JTA with spoke Rogel-Fuchs and Hofstein from Representatives 16 Israeli life-sciences In an interview with JTA on the exhibi He points to the huge number of patents “We have “We coined a notion that there is a In 2005, an estimated 25,000 people were In a competitive industry that makes great One notable success story is the multiple- billion, $1.4 reached 2006 in sales Copaxone signAnother of growth the is industry’s the Biotech booming in Israel booming Biotech Schwartz Penny by BOSTON (JTA) — life-sciences Israel’s field is growing so rapidly that even industry trackers are having a tough time keeping up with the ofnumber startups. founded were three-quarters nearly field, the in in the past execu Rogel-Fuchs, 10 Yael years, tive director of Israel Life Sciences or Industry, was organization non-profit The JTA. told ILSI, formed about three years ago to promote the emerging biotechnology field. country’s companies were established in the past five in created been have 60 companies and years, the past year or There two. may be more, she said, since companies register daily on the in tracking database. dustry’s Raphael Hofstein, president and CEO of Ha Medical Hadassah the ofsubsidiary a Ltd., dasit Organization in Jerusalem that takes the orga market. to technologies nization’s which the represents strength of Israel as being of biotechnology a for the convergence place said. Hofstein and the medical device arena,” industry life-sciences the in place Israel’s about at the 2007 BIO Inter national Convention, largest the - bio world’s technology gathering which and exhibition, was held May 6-9 at the Boston Conven tion Center. among were and groups industry companies the 1,800 exhibitors. More than 20,000 people the event. attended tion Hofstein attributedfloor, the tremendous growth of the field inIsrael to several factors. research academic extensive are them Among support government significant sciences, life in entrepreneurs Israeli and research early-stage of products. marketable create who want to No. is state Jewish tiny the Israel; in to developed according patents, of terms in world the 53 in for 7 account which — devices medical In ILSI. according industry, life-sciences the of percent to to figures publishedIsraelby ILSI is1 No. — per capita. out coming property of intellectual mountain said. Hofstein of Israel,” employed in the life-sciences field, ledby the sector. pharmaceutical is but treatments and cures medical of promises known for more losing than money, one-third of Israel’s life-sciences companies are produc ing revenue, according to ILSI. About a third of third a About ILSI. to according revenue, ing at the seed stage. firms are the remaining sclerosis drug developed by professors Ruth Arnon and Michael Sela of In the Weizmann the under Teva by market to brought and stitute trademark name Copaxone. according to an article by Arnon, former vice president of Institute. the Sales Weizmann are 2002-2007. for $46.1 billion total to expected rising number of mergers buyouts, and acqui ------describes n The Jewish Wars Jewish The But But he said more work remains to be also an archeology professor Weiss, Ze’ev However, the archeological team and In my mind, as an archeologist, there Josephus’ book Josephus’ The find is one of the most important “Someone so famous, like Herod the Stephen Pfann, president of the Uni No inscriptions have been found, but inscriptionsthe been No found, have According to the archeologists, Hero ulated ulated for finding sarcophagus fragments, which “a indicates tomb of someone on the ground who was very perhapsrich, affluent, of honor.” great one or Archelaus whether know don’t done.“We of the other sons was buried there with him,” know don’t Pfann whether “We said. the frag ofbesomeone might sarcophagus ofthe ments else. All we know from history is that he is the as being mentioned buried one only there.” at the Institute ofsaid Archeology, it seems based Herod to belonged tomb the that logical on the ofdiscovery the podium and pieces of the combined withsarcophagus, accounts of at Herodium. the funeral taking place stillwork excavation other expertsmuch say at the site. be done to remains is nothing 100 percent,” said within the worked early Netzer 1980s in the Weiss, who have to “We work, Herodium we area. have whenall we take but still, the de it, prove to tails, I would say there is a high percentage tomb.” that this is Herod’s dium included a prefabricated “tomb estate” estate” “tomb dium a included prefabricated purifica ritual for mikvah a with king the for tion of the corpse. There also - was “monu a flightof feet — stairs 20 — up mental” wide was carried. the bier which the funeral at Herodium in detail. Herod’s son Archelaus, Josephus wrote, “broughtforth all the royal ornaments to accompany The deceased. ofthe honor in procession the withprecious studded gold, ofsolid was bier stones, and had a covering of purple, em the lay this on colors; variouswith broidered - en diadem a robe, purple in enveloped body crown a by surmounted and head the circling beside his right the scepter hand.” of gold, discoveries from the period, Second Temple said Oren Gutfeld, professor of classical ar cheology at the Hebrew Institute University ofArcheology. Great, Herod the a Builder, dominant per know we who and Israel ofhistory the in son from — sources literary from much so about finds archaeological and — Flavius Josephus all over Israel and a outside, it’s diamond in said the Gutfeld, who crown,” had worked and years three for Herodium at withNetzer remnants. the tomb has seen versity of the Holy Land and a specialist in inscription studies and his Second Temple said toriography, Netzer should be congrat belonged to the mausoleum. Other “high- quality” artifacts found at the site included decorated urns similar to those found culture. ofburial monuments the Nabatean on team says circumstantial evidence — an ac- count of funeral Herod’s at the site by the historian Josephus Flavius, the lucrative ar tifacts and remnants found, and historical records indicating Herod’s decision to be king’s the being this to points — there buried burial site. ------

He also is remembered as also a is ruthlessHe remembered ruler Herod’s outsized ego has an especially to the Christian according survived, Jesus at palace huge a included which Herodium, Netzer, considered a world expert on “There is only one or two of its kind Netzer’s team of archeologists Ya’akov Herod, a convert to Judaism whom the Ro the whom Judaism to convert a Herod, Hebrew University archeologists last month month last archeologists University Hebrew “This is the only site that carries his name No human remains were among the rel the Second Temple period. the Second Temple important discoveries from The find is one ofThe find is one the most mans appointed king of Judea, was considered considered was Judea, of king appointed mans a great builder and administrator who dra Second the renovated and expanded matically refurbished the Temple, fortress at Masada, built and Jerusalem, for supplies water rebuilt the cities of Herodium. and Caesarea who did not hesitate to eliminate potential rivals, including one of his many wives and oftwo his children. grim resonance for Christians: The New records that Testament upon hearing that a new messiah, or “King of would the Jews,” be born in Bethlehem, Herod ordered the male children. slaughter of the town’s Egypt. escapedto parents becausehis narrative, the edge of the desert is wherenear Bethlehem, be buried to and memorialized. the king chose Herodian beganarchitecture, his search for tomb Herod’s more than three decades ago. After digging in various knew it was said the team spots Netzer Herodium, on Mount close to the tomb when they found the first made sarcophagus “monumental” a of pieces of on the hard limestone during excavations northeastern slope. “It’s said. Netzer country, the in far” so found oftime this citizen or Jew everyrich that not one.” a royal really It’s it. afford could Kalman, Roi Porath and local Bedouins also unearthed part of a platform of dressed limestone — about 30-by-30 feet — that ism” in ism” ancient It Judea. said the sarcopha gus and mausoleum had suffered extensive damage, apparently by Jewish zealots who waged a revolt against Roman occupiers in their for known were “The rebels C.E. 66-72 hatred of Herod and all that he stood for as the univer for the Romans,” ruler’ ‘puppet a sity said in a statement. university university described “nationalist as vandal ics, possibly due to grave robbers or what the what or robbers grave to due possibly ics, JERUSALEM (JTA)— Ruthlessly lavish in his in lavish Ruthlessly (JTA)— JERUSALEM Christian and villainof Jewish a and lifetime narratives alike, the biblical King Herod has imagination anew captured the withworld’s of Jerusalem. outside the discovery tomb his the findofannounced BCE the first-century grave, sarcophagus and mausoleummonarch’s at ruinsthe Herodium in Desertthe Judean af of decades than three digging. more ter to and buried be to chose he where site the and memorialize himself— all of this with the inte fringeofthe at palace unique gration of huge, a team the leader Professor desert,” Ehud Netzer said. “Therefore the unearthing of his tomb at this site.” marks of the climax research

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Sderot residents escape rockets, find temporary refuge at army camp by Dina Kraft GIVAT OLGA, Israel (JTA)—Driven from their Gaza, has been the target of thousands of rocket Social workers, psychologists and volunteers and homes would be protected. homes by Kassam rockets, Eimvet Yitao and her attacks by Palestinian militants over the past six from SELAH-Israel Crisis Management Center, “For the time being we have broken our vow,” colleagues from a Sderot day care center gather years. The rocket fire has intensified in recent have been conducting home visits in Sderot to as- Margalit wrote. “The march of the uprooted under the shade of a sprawling tree at an army weeks, claiming at least one life, injuring several sist immigrants who have not been able to leave. from Sderot to central Israel is the yellow star of center swapping stories of their fears. residents and destroying homes. More than 100 The organization, the only nationwide vol- Zionism. It is not your disgrace, but ours.” But they talk, too, of their relief at the respite rockets reportedly have been fired into southern unteer network to support new immigrants hit Although Defense Minister Amir Peretz is from uncertainty. Israel in the past week. One woman was killed by crises, has been helping a range of cases -- from Sderot, its residents aren’t putting much “I’m very stressed out,” said Yitao, 30, who is by rocket fire. from immigrants who need emergency funds faith in him. They have seen Peretz sidelined by eight months pregnant. “I would shout out to “Since I gave birth to my first child seven years because the bank has cut them off to those who Olmert, and officially chastised for his inexperi- my children not to go outside but it was hard ago Kassam rockets have been falling,” Yitao said. need psychological counseling. ence and poor decision-making during the Sec- for them to listen. Here they are at least free to “I always wonder what will be, how my children “Some of the people are housebound, some ond Lebanon War. roam about.” might be affected. If we move it would be a vic- too scared to leave,” said Ruth Bar-On, the Peretz, however, did manage to have the situ- Yitao, who immigrated to Israel from Ethio- tory for the other side, but if we stay will it lead to founder and director of SELAH. “Others stay ation in Sderot declared a “special home front pia as a girl, looks to the wide plaza lined by park problems for the kids and their development?” for idealistic reasons or work obligations, in- situation”. Conferring this status on the town benches with a view of an azure blue Mediterra- The other women describe how their chil- cluding those who work with the elderly.” presumably helps to compensate those whose nean Sea. Just down the hill is a swimming pool. dren have regressed: Teenagers awake from Immigrants with little social support are es- property and businesses have been damaged or A poster board at the entrance to the dining hall nightmares shouting out warnings of imagined pecially vulnerable in times of crisis, she said. impaired because of the continued attacks. lists the day’s activities, including a magician for attacks; others are terrified to stay home alone “We feel it is absolutely essential to think of Meanwhile, the United Jewish Communi- the children, a Shavuot ceremony staged by a lo- and cling to their mothers. the long term in situations like this. Just as in ties, the umbrella organization of the North cal school and a backgammon tournament. “There is no place where a Kassam has Kiryat Shemona, it shattered the very fine bal- American Federation system, announced that The defense ministry brought some 650 not fallen,” said Hanni Butbul, 36, a manager ance and equilibrium that vulnerable popula- it was donating $8 million in emergency relief Sderot residents to Olga Village, a hotel com- of the day care center. “There is no adult nor tions depend on,” Bar-On said, referring to the to residents of Sderot and the surrounding area. plex usually reserved for soldiers on break from child who has not seen with his or her own northern residents affected by last summer’s The money will be funneled into projects orga- combat duty. eyes where one has fallen.” rocket attacks by Hezbollah in Lebanon. nized by its local Israeli partners, including the “We try to help in every way, even small Life in Sderot, Butbul says, is one of “frustra- Sophia Aminov, 44, an immigrant from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ways like providing baby bottles, laundry, dia- tion and fear.” former Soviet republic of Tajikistan, was in Kfar and the Jewish Agency for Israel. pers, toothpaste,” said Lt. Col. Ramy Ben-Haim, Many of the arrivals to Olga Village say it Olga taking in the sea view and pushing her tod- Operation LifeShield, a nongovernmental the army officer in charge of the evacuees at the is their first time leaving Sderot while the city dler son in a stroller. organization, donated a 42-ton rocket-proof complex. “Whatever they did not bring from was under attack. Schools have shut down, as “How long can we suffer?” she asked. “It’s shelter to Sderot. This shelter and others bomb home we try to give them.” have many businesses. Some residents feel the not about to end anytime soon. We will go back shelters being donated by the group are trans- Ben-Haim also detailed plans for the up- government has forgotten them, and to some after a couple of days, but what happens when portable and can be placed in public spaces dur- coming days, including a festive Shavuot meal degree other Israelis have, too. we return and the rockets continue to fall?” ing times of attack or war. and a dance party for the evacuees. Some say they are angry that there have been David Magmoni, a fellow Sderot resident Sderot Mayor Eli Moyal said in a statement “These people have been through a lot,” he no wide-scale Israeli reprisal attacks into Gaza, who like Aminov is unemployed, did not hide that it was “a viable solution that has come at said. “They deserve at least this.” despite the onslaught of rocket attacks. Late in his anger. such a critical time for Sderot.” Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was reluctant to May, however, the air force was striking back, “This is a failure by the government, which The lack of properly maintained public evacuate even a small number of residents, saying launching targeted raids on leading Hamas fig- is interested more in its corrupt affairs than any- bomb shelters and reinforced rooms in private it was bad for Israel’s image, but he found himself ures that have led to their deaths as well as civil- thing else,” said Magmoni, 55. “I feel they don’t residences in Sderot has been a major problem. under increasing pressure to do so by residents. ian casualties. care about the people who live in Sderot. They There is pressure on the government to help Some say the pressure intensified after the Some believe Sderot has been neglected be- don’t take responsibility for us.” better fortify the town. Russian-Israeli billionaire Arcady Gaydamak cause it’s a working-class town and about half Dan Margalit, a veteran Israeli journalist and Yitao is hoping for quiet when her baby is picked up the costs to bus residents to the south- its residents are immigrants from the former commentator, wrote in the Israeli daily Ma’ariv born. “As I told a friend,” she said, “I hope there ern cities of Eilat and Beersheba. Several thou- Soviet Union and Ethiopia. Many of the others that the residents of Sderot had seen a vital will be quiet soon so I can have a bris without sands reportedly have fled. are native-born, the descendants of immigrants promise broken—the promise that after the Kassams falling. n Sderot, a southern Israeli town that borders from North Africa. 2005 Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, their lives June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August A Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 22 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007 , , 23 ------l l - - - - http://www. oungJudaea.org/html/israel.htm In In addition to the Israeli numer archives, Ben Freed and Guy Lavi both remark that that remark both Lavi Guy and Freed Ben Bernstein Bernstein encourages others to consider Community Community High graduate (2006) Nata he designed in Szolnok, Hungary. he designed in Szolnok, ania, Belarus and Ukraine once boasted ofallwhich synagogues, wooden elaborate were destroyed by the but Nazis, about a dozen simple wooden synagogues survive in out-of-the way villages in Lithuania. Most look like barns. The ones in the vilZiezmariai and Pakruojis Kurkliai, of lages particularlyare striking. Hungarian of example extraordinary an is architecture. art nouveau in southeastern Opened Poland. in 2004, this memorial uses the entire death camp an excellent includes It as a sculpture. site little museum. ania, features a profoundly moving instal the by sculptures wooden massive of lation Jewish wood-carver Jakob Bunkas and his n artist friends. ous other primary and secondary sources must must sources secondary and primary other ous be culled, and further controversies tackled. a battery confront of potentially Researchers explosive issues, among them the conquest of the refugees, Bank West of flight the Golan, the originsthe and of of annexation Jerusalem the peace process. The conclusions reached here can only -- preliminary be ifconsidered not quite the firstround in this battle, thencer n shot. an opening tainly Michael Oren is a senior fellow at the Shalem Center A (www.shalemcenter.com). longer ver sion of this article ran in the center’s journal, (www.azure.org.il Azure their parents are supportive of decision their are supportive parents their to spend a year in Israel prior to attending college. Parents of Ann Arbor high school are Israel in year past the spent who graduates meant experience the what about enthusiastic - for Nata their For example, son or daughter. lie Jenny Mom, Lewis, Bernstien’s comments see “We that Natalie has become very inde pendent pendent and self-reliant from being abroad this She year. has been so excited about her volunteer work with Ethiopian immigrant about direction her it that has given children n in college.” study what she hopes to For more information on the Israel programs mentioned in this article, visit HabonimDror.org/programs/workshop.htm Supportive Parents Y http://www. lie Bernstein has just completed a new Isra el-based program called Kivunim. Natalie “I comments, chose Kivunim because of its between the emphasis on Jewish coexistence people and the greater communities that sur mi the as well as world, the over all them round nority living groups amongst in Israel.” them a gap year in Israel. “I would recommend an Israel program for those graduating high school. no There’s time like the year before college to put life one’s on hold to develop identity one’s and independently experience something as new and meaningful as a for eign environment.” planning to extend her stay in Israel and do national service year. coming this • Wooden synagogues. Eastern Poland, Lithu Eastern synagogues. Poland, • Wooden Serbia, Subotica, in synagogue Theelaborate • Belzec in complex monument Holocaust The • • The Holocaust memorial in Plunge, Lithu ------each each other in a The circle. village of Shar horod has a fortress synagogue, cemeter of architecture remains shtetl extensive ies, community. and a small Jewish syn The Hungary. in ofMad, village the in been fully restored. as recently agogue and Poland, in in northeastern Tykocin, Both Poland. have been restored and are museums. used as Jewish cemeteries in the towns of Boskovice, near Brno. and Lomnice, Trebic Lipot Baumnhorn (1860-1932), modern most Europe’s prolificdesigner of syna Particularly gogues. are recommended the grand synagogue in and Szeged, Hungary, a ruined synagogue in Slovakia; Lucenec, tomb - in utca Jew the Kozma Baumhorn’s ish cemetery in Budapest; and the monu synagogue former the outside him to ment Given the archival records, it seems the new the seems it records, archival the Given In the final analysis, the Israelis held back back held Israelis the In analysis, the final Several Several Ann Arbor high school gradu Guy Lavi was inspired by the experiences experiences the by inspired was Lavi Guy The Habonim Dror is Workshop divided Top 10 from page13 10 from Top • The baroque synagogue and Jewish cemetery cemetery Jewish and synagogue baroque The • • The synagogues in Lancut, in southeastern • The old Jewish quarters, synagogues and architect Hungarian the with do to Anything • readiness readiness and morale, and was likely to con strict their own ifmaneuverability war became unavoidable. task in a face trying formidable historians to 1967. in intentions hostile had Israel that prove But the historiographical battle over the Six- begun. has scarcely War Day timations by Israel. Israel. timations by actingfrom militarily until the very last oppor tunity for a diplomatic settlement had passed, even though they knew that every day they waited was costing them dearly in resources, Regatta Regatta proposal, the representations to Arab in those to attributable directly leaders—were ates participate in Israel programs other than than other programs Israel in participate ates those offered by Habonim Dror and Young For Judaea. example, Arielle Soclof spent the 2006-2007 year studying at Midreshet Lin denbaum, a multi-faceted center of Jewish studies for women in section the ofTalpiyot ArielleJerusalem. loved the program and is of friends to choose the Habonim Work shop shop program. Lavi, who was born in Israel and lived on Kibbutz Kfar Menachem until to “I a talked lot the age comments, of three, andprogram the on been ofhave who people I’ve Everyone it. about things great me told they spoken to who went on the program told me that it was an incredible, life-changing experi of and one ofence the best years life.” their into three Theparts. first is an educational seg ment on a culminating in kibbutz, a 10-day trip to Poland in early The December. second portion of the program takes place in January, when participants attend seminars on cultural groups in Israeli society, conflict resolution, and Jewish/Arab education relations, and lead ership and also travel throughout Israel. The year Workshop Dror Habonim partof final the living in an and urbanen cooperative involves In study. and work of combination a in gaging this segment, there is an emphasis on commu nity volunteer work in areas such as tutoring, running after-school activities for disenfran English. and teaching youth, chised Other Programs Africa and India. Workshop Habonim High School from page 1 page SchoolHigh from ------On the the contrary, picture that emerges it cannot Moreover, be claimed that Israel These These authors seem to share the belief— Ha’aretz reality,” in basis no had “fear Israeli But can these conclusions stand up to Files from the Israel State reveal Archives a docu diplomatic Israeli released newly The ments ments from the period leading up to June 5, 1967 offer overwhelming evidence against any suggestion that Israel sought war with the do the oftens Nor thousands Arabs. of declas toany reference a single contain papers sified desire to divert public opinion from the eco nomic situation, to Arab overthrow rulers, or to conquer and Bank, occupy the the West Si the Golan Heights. nai or is one of a country and leadership deeply fear ful of militaryand desperate confrontation, to ofhope sole The price. any almost at one avoid doing so, the Israelis believed, rested with the administration, Johnson the But States. United though favorably disposed to Israel, was lim ited severely by domestic political constraints Vietnam. in involvement all-consuming its and These limitations prevented the Americans from taking the measures that might have re stored the status-quo ante in the Sinai and the Straits of Tiran and stemmed the momentum - Ab Gamal EgyptianPresident that war toward had generated. Nasser del con force, of use the considering in wrong was pactsmilitary blockade, the by was it as fronted and enemy troops. Nor can Israel be faulted for employing the threat of force to spur the United States to intervene The diplomatically. few measures Johnson did adop—reiterating 1957 America’s pledges on Tiran, the Red Sea ularly in the Israeli the press, first shots in this academic Inthe fired. being are already battle world, the initiative has come from the social sciences rather than history departments. Ac erupted War Six-Day the school, this to cording reac in but belligerency ofArab result a as not tion to socioeconomic factors within Israel, as distractatten to leaders nation’s the by tactic a policies. failed their domestic tion from one that is strongly implied, if not yet openly asserted—that Arab actions had little to do with the outbreak of hostilities in 1967 and war but not that to Israel only failed prevent courted actively it. The massing of Egyptian United ofthe expulsion the Sinai, the in troops Nations Emergency Force and the closing of andpacts defense Arab the Straitsofthe Tiran, public to commitments eradicate the Jewish state—all were either provoked or blown out of proportion by Israel in the interest of in ternal cohesion, territorial expansion or other motives. ulterior transnewly his writesin Segev Tom journalist “There was lated indeed book“1967.” no jus tificationfor the panic thatpreceded the war, it.” hold after the euphoria that took for nor straightforward historical scrutiny? Can the assertion that Israel wanted the did war, little or nothing to avert it, or even instigated it, be documents declassified Israeli by substantiated from the period, the favored weapons of the historians?new great deal about Israeli policymaking and di plomacy of the time, and about what Israel’s for during and strove feared thought, leaders three weeks of intense diplomatic efforts lead hinting even from Far 1967. 5, June up to ing that Israel deliberately brought about the con flict, therecord shows thatIsrael wasdesper ate to avoid war and, up to the eve of battle, pursued every in avenue an effort to avert it to cost economic and strategic great at —even the nation. ------

Israel With the revisionists’ approach lauded reg approach the revisionists’ With The historical controversy over 1967 is es This again becomes the case with the 40th Few Few of the historiographical struggles are The unusual ferocity of the debate over Published by leading academic presses and Papers released by Public Britain’s Record These documents, tendentiously read and I pecially brutal. The belief that the Six-Day War War Six-Day the beliefthat The brutal. pecially was imposed on Israel by an alliance of Arab states bent on its destruction, and that Israel’s conquest of territories was in the result itself of its defend le to right the of exercise gitimate a to in it war its which did power everything has avoid, been sacrosanct for Zionists across the political spectrum. That the finaldisposi tion of those territoriesbeto the continues fo cus of Israel’s internal political debate and of ongoing international negotiations makes the 1967 war a hugely inviting target for radical reinterpretation. 1956 Sinai Campaign. With the 40th anniver sary of the Six-Day War now upon us, the same the us, upon now War Six-Day the ofsary is methodology again about to be to applied of 1967. “myths” smashing the

by Michael Oren Michael by JERUSALEM (JTA)—Great wars in history eventually become great wars about history. the leaves soldier the last after years a few Only truths accepted about theofbattlefield, nature a andfor military conflict theit motivations invariably can come under assault by revisionists vehemence whose counter-revisionists and rival that of the original combatants. anniversary of Confronted the Six-Day War. pactsmilitary blockade, economic harsh a with between heavily armed neighbors for the ex ‘New historians’ weighing in on war weighing historians’ ‘New press purpose of aggression against andIsrael, hundreds of thousands of enemy troops actu been have would it borders, its on massed ally the height of irresponsibility for Israel’s gov ernment not to plan for pre-emptive action. is one that ofemerges The picture a country and leadership deeply fearful of military con frontation, and desperate to avoid one at al price. most any as bitter as the one now being waged over the Arab-Israeli wars, in which a force of self- “new has proclaimed historians” laid siege to cre of the descriptions unassailable previously ation and survival of state. the Jewish Arab-Israeli history is directly related to the singularly high stakes The involved. adversar ies are not merely vying for space on univer sity but grapplingbookshelves with issues that millionsof lives the on impact profound a have of people: the Israel’s security, rights of Pales tinian refugees, the future of Jerusalem. The new historians make no attempt to disguise agenda. their widely largely acclaimed by reviewers, have the radical in historians new the by terpretations supplanted traditional Zionist histories. This without possible been have not would success at made the documents available diplomatic various government archives under the 30- year declassification rule allowing access to previously classified material that is observed democracies. Western most by Archives, National States United the and Office insightsfresh provide the into di for example, in particularly 1950s, and 1940s the of plomacy relation to the Arab countries, whose archives remain closed But indefinitely. when itcomes to Arab-Israeli no history, collection can rival the Israel State which Archives, in addition to the wealth of firsthand accounts itcontains, is particularly liberal policy. in its declassification selectively cited, have been marshaled to sub theories revisionist of radical most the stantiate about the 1948 of War Independence and the I Calendar

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Fitness Fun with ily for community members; $4/person, $12/ Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Tot Shabbat Dinner: BIC. For tots ages 2–5 and Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- family for Camp and ECC families. Contact their families. Tots are asked to bring their fa- rent Events, a Jewish perspective on the news, Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or email craigpol- vorite stuffed animal to Friday Night Dinner. 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade Buffet Lunch, [email protected] for information. Sunday 15 5:30 p.m. noon; Special events and guest presentations Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A chance Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for (varied), 1 p.m. Literary Group with Sidney to explore modern cases actually brought before the calendar. Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. the courts of Jewish law and to examine the rea- Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Grandparent University: JCC–Older Adult Pro- soning behind the decisions. You get to be the prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah grams. Twelve session series facilitated by Hap- judge as you take the “driver’s seat” to steer your reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Saturday 21 py Feigelson, Ph.D. Being a grandparent trans- way through Jewish law. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Chabad House. Every Sunday. forms your identity, roles and relationships. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: From the joys of sharing special moments with basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- your grandchildren to the challenges of jug- Tuesday 10 the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Chabad mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before gling the needs of multiple generations, grand- House. Every Sunday. sundown at Chabad House. 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Study the text in the Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish “The Road to the White House”: JCC Seniors. prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah original, together with the classical commentar- legal system by following the intriguing discus- Presented by Jeff Bernstein, Associate Professor reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at ies. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Tuesday. sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of Political Science at Eastern Michigan Uni- Chabad House. Every Sunday. of practical law, logical argumentation and moral versity. Part of the Civic Life and Community Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Wednesday 11 Engagement Series. 1 p.m. teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A chance the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Chabad to explore modern cases actually brought before House. 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RSVP rent Events, a Jewish perspective on the news, Adventure Outing: JCC Seniors. Bring your adven- format with topics changing monthly. 6:15–7:45 to HDS Office at 971-4633 or email darbuka- 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade Buffet Lunch, turous spirit and join in for kayaking on the Hu- p.m. at the JCC. Babysitting provided. Call 913- [email protected]. noon; Special events and guest presentations ron River, hiking wooded trails, and more. 10:30 9705 or email [email protected] for more informa- (varied), Literary Group with Sidney War- a.m. For details, contact Abbie Lawrence-Jacob- Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning tion. shausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. son at 769-0209 or Laurie Wechter at 971-0990. the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. 8 Friday evening services: See listing at the end of p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. “Thai-Style Successful Aging”: JCC Seniors. Pre- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Mah Jongg, Noon; the calendar. sented by Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, Professor Drop-in Hobby Time. Bring your project. Coffee of Social Work at the University of Michigan. and noshes provided. 1–3 p.m. Every Tuesday. Monday 23 Saturday 28 Learn how the elderly population in Thailand Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. copes with aging-related physical, social, and Reading the Bible may be easy, but understand- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with cognitive changes. 1 p.m. Tot Shabbat: BIC. For tots ages 2–5 and parents ing it is no simple matter. Study the text in the Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or followed by a Kid’s Kiddush. 11 a.m. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. original, together with the classical commentar- $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Luncheon Buf- Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish ies. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Tuesday. fet, noon; JCC Writing Group. 1–3 p.m. Every Chabad. 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Tuesday 24 dish-speaking group meets the second Friday Every Thursday. Sunday 29 of each month with a planned program of Yid- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Tisha B’av Services: Chabad. Morning service at dish films. 1:30 p.m. at the JCC. Call 971-0990 Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- 7:30 a.m.; Afternoon and Evening services at Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for for information. rent Events, a Jewish perspective on the news, 8:15 p.m. women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Second Friday Shabbat Service: AARH. Dis- 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade Buffet Lunch, Tisha B’av Service: BIC. Reading of Megillat prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah cussion-based format with topics changing noon; Special events and guest presentations Eichah. 8 a.m. reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at June / J uly / August 2007 June / J uly August monthly. 6:15–7:45 p.m. at the JCC. Babysit- (varied), 1 p.m. Literary Group with Sidney Tisha B’Av Services: AAOM. Morning service at Chabad House. Every Sunday. A ting provided. Call 913-9705 or email info@ Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. 9:30 a.m.; Afternoon service at 1 p.m. at Beth Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the aareon.org for more information. “The Community Experience Survey: Redefining Israel Garfinkel-Schteingart Center. basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Retirement for Baby Boomers:” JCC Seniors. Adventure Outing: JCC Seniors. Bring your adven- the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Chabad the calendar. Presented by Randy Ross, Program Officer turous spirit and join in for kayaking on the Hu- House. Every Sunday. at the Community Foundation of Southeast ron River, hiking wooded trails, and more. 10:30 Jewish Hikers of Michigan: TBE. Part of Temple Michigan. Part of the Civic Life and Commu- a.m. For details, contact Abbie Lawrence-Jacob- Beth Emeth’s Caring Community and open to all. nity Engagement Series. 1 p.m. son at 769-0209 or Laurie Wechter at 971-0990. For further information, contact Eli at 883-9522 Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A June / J uly / August 2007

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Check website at www.aarecon. call or 913-9705. updates for org Chabad mensions 1 Chabad. ofhour before the Torah: Every Saturday. House. at Chabad sundown Meets at a private home every week when except monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 971-0990. Call p.m. Kabbalat before D’ouvres Hor Joey Newhouse. 6 p.m. service. Shabbat and Cantor Rose resume leading Shabbat ser All vices. services People welcome newcomers. will be available to answer membership ques will congregation the about materials and tions 8 p.m. be available. ophy–for ophy–for women: Chabad Thursday. Every 10–11 $4 a.m., or Maria 3/$10; Farquhar, Cur rent a Events, Jewish perspective on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade Buffet Lunch, noon; Special events and guest presentations (varied), 1 p.m. Literary Group with Sidney at the JCC. 2:15–3:15 p.m. Warshausky, - Hap by facilitated series session Twelve grams. Being a grandparent trans Ph.D. py Feigelson, forms your identity, roles and relationships. with moments ofspecialsharing joys the From your grandchildren to the challenges of jug grand - generations, of multiple needs the gling parenting is an experience ofworthy Universi discuss, share, to others with Join study. ty-level and learn at monthly sessions that will explore conscious to related issues and themes different Generally grandparenting. held last Thursday each month. $40/year including subscription to Grandparents. 769- at Jacobson Lawrence Abbie Contact 7/15. [email protected]. email 0269 or Jewish the of knowledge and wits your Sharpen discus intriguing the following by system legal is a compos The Talmud sions in the Talmud. ite of practical logical law, argumentation and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. Thursday. Reading Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Chabad. Mysticism: Tanya–Jewish Shabbat servicesShabbat : Annual Annual Fall Barbecue: AARH. Prospective Member Shabbat: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Shabbat: Member Prospective Shabbat: BIC. Tot Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: Weekly JCC Seniors. Instrumental Shabbat: BIC. Honoring the life of Prospective Member Shabbat: TBE. Friday evening services Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Philos Torah Weekly Prayer, SPICE SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors Grandparent University: JCC–Older Adult Pro Civil Study Group–Jewish Law: Chabad Talmud Sunday 26 Sunday Saturday 25 Saturday Friday 24 Friday Thursday 23 Call 662-5805 in advance. Friday 31 Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every Shabbat and yom tov (Jewish holiday). Call Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: JCC Seniors. 995-3276 in advance. Meets at a private home every week except “Mystical Insights to the Torah”: Chabad. For when monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 women to learn more about the mystical di- p.m. Call 971-0990. mensions of the Torah. Saturday, one hour be- Friday evening services: See listing at the end of fore sundown. Call 995-3276. the calendar. “Laws of Shabbat—Jewish Ethics”: Chabad. Study group examines the code of law for Weekly Friday night Shabbat services Shabbat and Jewish ethics. Saturday, 1/2 hour Shabbat Services: AAOM. 7 p.m. at Beth Israel before sundown. Call 995-3276. Garfinkel-Schteingart Center. Home hospital- ity available for Shabbat and Shavuot meals. Phone numbers and addresses of Call 662-5805 in advance. Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. organizations frequently listed in Shabbat Service: TBE. Weekly services at 8 p.m. the calendar: The second week of the month the Friday Ser- Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) vices schedule changes to include: 5:30 p.m. Tot 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Shabbat followed by Tot Dinner at 6 p.m.; Shira Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah song session at 6:30 p.m.; Family Service at 7 P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 p.m. and Chapel Minyan at 8 p.m. Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday Chabad House each month. Musical Shabbat service followed 715 Hill Street 995-3276 by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with op- tional kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are EMU Hillel welcome to attend. For information, call 913- 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 9705, email [email protected] or visit www. Jewish Community Center (JCC) aarecon.org. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 Shabbat Service: Chabad House. Begins at can- Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) dle-lighting time. Home hospitality available 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 for Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call Jewish Family Services (JFS) 995-3276 in advance. 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Weekly Shabbat services and classes Jewish Federation Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sunset. Pardes Hannah Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/Maariv 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 663-4039 with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvor Torah every Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Discus- 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 sions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other lo- U-M Hillel cal scholars. Beth Israel Garfinkel-Schteingart 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 Center Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Mincha. Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Havurah. Discussion-based format with topics changing Shabbat Candlelighting monthly. For info, email [email protected] or call 913-9705 or visit www.aarecon.org. June 1 7:45 p.m. Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services at June 8 7:49 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes before June 15 7:53 p.m. sundown. June 22 7:55 p.m. Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Gener- June 29 7:55 p.m. ally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Call 663-4039 for more information. 10 a.m. led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. July 6 7:54 p.m. Shabbat Services: TBE. Weekly Torah Study at July 13 7:51 p.m. 8:50 a.m. led by Rabbi Levy in the chapel fol- July 20 7:46 p.m. lowed at 9:30 a.m. by congregant led service. Service in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. on weeks July 27 7:40 p.m. when there is a bar or bat mitzvah. Call the office at 665-4744 or consult webiste at www. August 3 7:23 p.m. templebethemeth.org for service details. August 10 7:23 p.m. Seudah Shlisheet Dvar Torah: AAOM. On Shabbat August 17 7:13 p.m. after Mincha every week. Torah topics and snacks are part of this weekly tradition. Discussions August 24 7:02 p.m. are led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local August 31 6:51 p.m. scholars. Call 662-5805 for time and location. Home Hospitality for Shabbat Meals: AAOM.

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AALLLARD EENN LLLL EE y, && Sunda une 10 RR J EE 2007 TT AT EE Using song, dance, and P .M. P 4:00 P storytelling, the scouts Monday, July 9, 2007 celebrate our Judaic heritage and bring the sights and sounds of Israel to 6:00 pm -Pizza Dinner life. The Friendship Caravan is 7:00 pm -Performance part of a larger delegation of Enjoy the talents of these award-winning recording artists. approximately 100 Their recordings are included in The Best of Jewish Children’s Music Anthology. They are committed to helping families scouts who travel to Reservations are necessary... Please contact Craig Pollack for more strengthen their Jewish identities through creative programming North America each summer to represent information 971-0990 or and the building of strong communities through song. [email protected] the land of Israel. Cost for Dinner There will be a pizza and sundae dinner at Community member: $6 per person 5:00 p.m. and Bouncers for the children $18 per family

Camp & ECC Families: $4 per person Tickets: $30.00 per family for Concert, Dinner and Family Fun Night $12 per family $18.00 per family for Dinner and Family Fun Night only $18.00 per family for Concert only Sponsored by the Benard L. Maas Foundation SPONSORED BY THE BENARD L. MAAS FOUNDATION

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