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September 2014 Elul 5774/Tishrei 5775 Volume XXXIX: Number 1 FREE Acclaimed Israeli-Arab author Sayed Kashua to speak at U-M Detroit tour will highlight Yaffa Klugerman, special to the WJN urban agriculture ayed Kashua is arguably one of Israel’s Prime Minister’s Prize in Literature. He is re- his humor are quite serious. “I always start with Idelle Hammond-Sass, special to the WJN most accomplished and celebrated nowned for addressing the problems faced by a joke or humoristic thing to say,” Kashua has veryone is invited to join a bus tour S writers, but just figuring out what to Arabs in Israel, caught between two worlds, in said about his lectures, “and when I realize they to meet key people in the urban agri- call him has political ramifications. Is he an a tongue-in-cheek style. are listening, then I can make them cry.” E cultural movement in Detroit and see Israeli-Arab? An Arab-Israeli? A Palestinian “Sayed Kashua is my fa- Recently, his writings their incredible work. Learn how urban farms Israeli citizen? Or all or none of the above? vorite contemporary Israeli have turned more somber are revitalizing neighborhoods and bringing His search for identity, as expressed writer,” remarked Shachar since he made the abrupt fresh food and a fresh perspective on how to through his many written works, will be the Pinsker, who is associate decision to move perma- repair the food system, provide access to fresh subject of his talk on September 30 at the professor of Hebrew lit- nently to the United States healthy food for all, and nurture communities. University of Michigan, “The Foreign Mother erature and culture and as a result of the recent es- Tongue: Living and Writing as a Palestinian in arranged Kashua’s visit. calation in Gaza. Israel.” The event is sponsored by the Jean and “There is nobody quite like “Twenty-five years of Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and him. He is an acclaimed writing in Hebrew,” he wrote will take place at the Alumni Center Founders Palestinian writer, film and in a column in The Guard- Room at 200 Fletcher Street. TV maker, whose mother ian on July 19, “and nothing Kashua is the author of three novels: Danc- tongue is Arabic, but he has changed. … Twenty-five ing Arabs, Let it Be Morning, and Second Person writes almost exclusively in years during which I had few Singular, which was the winner of the Bernstein Hebrew. His use of laughter reasons to be optimistic but Prize. He also writes a satirical weekly column through tears brings to my Sayed Kashua continued to believe that in Hebrew for the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz, mind the best of modern Jewish writing in one day this place in which both Jews and Arabs Participants will visit D-Town Farms, a seven- and is the writer and creator of the hit Israeli the diaspora—but he probably has a great joke live together would be the one story where the acre urban farm run by the Detroit Black Security TV show Arab Labor (Avoda Aravit), now in that will contest this statement.” story of the other is not denied. … Twenty-five Food Network and meet educator Malik Yakini. its third season. In 2004, he was awarded the Yet the issues that Kashua addresses through Yakini will talk about their vision, ongoing work Continued on page 31 with residents and projects to improve food secu- rity, food equity and social justice. The tour will also include a tour of Eastern Apples and Honey event set for September 21 Market to learn how all the pieces of the Detroit Clara Silver, special to the WJN Food system are connecting. Experience the Sun- pples and Honey, the largest couraged to come early to ensure that a wide Jewish Family Services, area synagogues, and day artisan food market in full swing, meet food community-wide celebration of variety of baked goods is available. many others will be on hand to talk to those entrepreneurs and learn how the market works Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New For newcomers to Ann Arbor, this is a interested in finding out more about them with urban gardens and organizations like Keep A Growing Detroit to help sell their produce. Year, at the Jewish Community Center of great opportunity to explore and connect and what they have to offer. The event brings Greater Ann Arbor, is scheduled for Sunday, together almost every Jewish organization in Programs that are being implemented to ad- September 21, from noon to 3 p.m. The 2014 the Ann Arbor area in celebration of Jewish dress food insecurity and access such as Fair Food Apples and Honey will include new activi- culture and the Jewish New Year. Apples and Network’s Double up Food Bucks that can be ties planned for youth and teens, including a Honey is a signature event of the Jewish Com- used at farmers’ markets and grocery stores, will horse-drawn hay ride and a nine-hole mini- munity Center, as it welcomes everyone to be be explored. There will be time to share a nosh golf course. Artisans will display their work part of the authentic Jewish neighborhood it and to hear from Oran Hesterman, Linda Jo Doc- with items for purchase and will have exam- seeks to create. Register now for Apples and tor, Eitan Sussman, and others involved in this ples for custom orders. Other activities will in- Honey by visiting the JCC website at www.jc- important work of food equity and justice. clude sampling apples and honey, family and cannarbor.org. n This trip is organized by the Ann Arbor children’s crafts, shofar making, face painting, Reconstructionist Congregation and Pardes child-friendly games, and a food court. Hannah as part of a year of programming on For those who look forward to kosher holi- Food, Land and Justice issues, made possible day baked goods each year, the Early Child- by a grant from the Impact Fund of the Jewish hood Center at the JCC will once again hold Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. its annual sale of kosher baked goods at Ap- with the many organizations that make up the The suggested fee is $18–$25. Minors must ples and Honey, in plenty of time to stock up Ann Arbor Jewish community. The JCC staff be accompanied by an adult, and children un- on items like holiday round challahs, regular will be showcasing the newly renovated Early der age five are free. Scholarships are available. braided challahs, chocolate rings, apple bab- Childhood Center; the new KidZone facilities The bus will arrive and depart from the JCC. kas, chocolate babkas, and seven layer cakes. and programs; and many other aspects of the Leave a message at 445-1910 or email info@ Many of these items sell out before Apples JCC. Organizations like the Jewish Federa- aarecon.org for more information. Tickets will n and Honey is over, so the community is en- tion, the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor, also be available on Eventbrite.com. IHigh Holidays

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Heller to receive 2014 Wallenberg Medal Sheila Tillman Nicholas, special to the WJN from zingerman’s bakehouse! he 2014 Wallenberg Medal will be horrific events like the Holocaust. Holiday Specials available September 17-October 4. awarded to distinguished Hungar- Heller spoke out vigorously for au- T ian philosopher and Call to reserve yours! 734.761.2095. Holocaust survivor Agnes Heller on Tuesday, Septem- ber 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Rack- FlOdni Buckwheat HoneycaKE ham Auditorium on the A Jewish Hungarian specialty for the holiday. Made with golden raisins, toasted almonds, fresh University of Michigan cam- Buttery pastry layered with three distinct fill- orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pus. University of Michigan ings: honey poppy seed, raisin walnut and cin- nutmeg and a few secret ingredients. President Mark Schlissel will namon apple. Available by the slice or whole. present the medal, and Pro- fessor Heller will give the ChalLah TurbanS 23rd Wallenberg Lecture. strudel With or without Myer’s rum-soaked raisins. Heller has spent her ca- Choose from classic apple or cabbage and goose Available in two sizes! reer seeking to understand fat fillings. the nature of ethics and mo- rality in the modern world MorOcCan ChalLAh K i fli A beautiful five-braid loaf rolled in magnanimous and the social and politi- Agnes Heller, 2014 Wallenberg Medal recipient A Hugarian and Jewish holiday treat (kipfel in amounts of anise, poppy and sesame seeds. cal systems and institutions Yiddish). Crescent-shaped almond vanilla cookies. within which evil can flourish. tonomy and self-determination after the Like Raoul Wallenberg, Heller has dem- suppression of the Hungarian Revolution onstrated that courage is the highest expres- of 1956. Following the defeat of the 1968 sion of civic spirit. She has been witness Prague Spring, she went into exile and be- ApPleSauce cake September 25-28 only. to regimes that have organized murder, came the Hannah Arendt Visiting Professor crushed dissent, and persecuted indepen- of Philosophy in the Graduate Studies Pro- dent voices. In 1944, as a young woman gram of The New School in New York. She surviving in Budapest, she knew the name is a highly influential scholar who publishes 3711 Plaza Drive • Ann Arbor “Wallenberg.” Raised in a Jewish family, her internationally acclaimed works on ethics, www.zingermansbakehouse.com father used his knowledge of German to aesthetics, modernity, and political theory. help families emigrate from Nazi Europe. In 2010, she was awarded Germany’s presti- While Agnes and her mother were able to gious Goethe Medal. avoid deportation, her father was sent to Since her retirement, Heller has returned Auschwitz, where he died. Her experiences to Budapest. She remains fully engaged in during World War II have had a significant public life, speaking out against the neo-na- influence on her work as a philosopher, tionalist and anti-Semitic strains again cur- leading her to question the fundamental rent there. She is actively arguing against the philosophical source of morality and evil in policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor people and what kind of a world can allow Continued on page 5 Dr. Jonathan Sarna to speak at EMU Martin B. Shichtman, special to the WJN On December 17, 1862, as the US Civil War man who would soon become president of raged on, Major General Ulysses S. Grant, re- the United States. sponding to the unlicensed Tuesday, September 16, cotton trade in his military at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Michi- district (comprising por- gan University Jewish Stud- tions of Tennessee, Missis- ies will sponsor a lecture, sippi, and Kentucky), issued “That Obnoxious Order: General Order No. 11, which Ulysses S. Grant and the decreed: “The Jews, as a class Jews” by Dr. Jonathan Sarna, violating every regulation Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun of trade established by the Professor of American Jew- Treasury Department and ish History at Brandeis Uni- also department orders, are versity and chief historian of hereby expelled.” Grant’s or- the new National Museum der stands as one of the most of American Jewish His- shocking, and far-reaching, tory. Dr. Sarna has written, anti-Semitic gestures in edited, or co-edited more American history. It served Dr. Jonathan Sarna than thirty books, includ- as a notice to Jews that they were not yet ing American Judaism: A History, winner of quite welcome into America’s melting pot. the Jewish Book Council’s “Jewish Book of It also served to stimulate political action in the Year Award” in 2004. Sarna’s most re- America’s Jewish community, a community cent book, When General Grant Expelled the that previously had self-consciously sought Jews, has been called a “brilliantly nuanced to avoid public attention. exploration of the worst official anti-Semitic In this time of growing international incident in American history offer[ing] us a anti-Semitic revival, Dr. Jonathan Sarna re- clear reminder in these ideologically fraught minds us of America’s own conflicted history days of why keeping up a firm wall between regarding the Jewish community. He also re- church and state remains a core defense for minds us of how America’s Jewish commu- all of our freedoms.” The presentation will nity responded both to unofficial and official take place in Eastern Michigan University’s gestures of anti-Semitism, how the American Student Center Auditorium, (900 Oakwood, Jewish community took on one of the most Ypsilanti). A reception and book-signing will powerful military leaders in the country, a follow. Admission is free. n

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Rosenthal’s 80th birthday gift is a music endowment to the JCC Clara Silver, special to the WJN mnon (Ami) Rosenthal, a long-time of the JCC board of directors. Not only was member of the Ann Arbor commu- creating the endowment meaningful to Ami A nity and music aficionado, recently as a way of preserving music and supporting celebrated his 80th birthday with a family gath- musicians who would perform at the JCC, ering in Florida. Before gathering in Florida, but, said Prue, “As president-elect, I wanted his wife, Prudence (Prue), raised the subject of to make a meaningful gift to the JCC that what gift would be most meaningful to him. would encourage others to make meaningful Ami is a retired physician who came to love contributions as well. We are very proud of music as a boy in Israel, where he learned to the JCC, and all the Jewish organizations in play violin. Together the Rosenthals considered Ann Arbor.” Ami’s love for the music performance series at Ami hopes that the Rosenthal Family JCC the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Music Endowment will grow as community Arbor on Fridays and Sundays, when the Ann members join his family in making contri- Arbor Symphony Orchestra and other solo butions, so that the JCC can, “use the inter- and chamber musicians perform. They de- est to produce good programs, continue to cided that the JCC needed a fund that would bring in the Ann Arbor Symphony and even- ensure these and other music performances tually new or unique music, to expand the would continue and grow. They brought their musical experience of the community. I want idea to JCC Executive Director Jeff Baden, and Amnon and Prudence Rosenthal the fund to help support performers, educate Director of Cultural Arts Karen Freedland, and make contributions to the newly established adults and young adults to really enjoy music audiences, and increase enjoyment.” subsequently made a significant gift to the JCC fund. When asked about their gift, Ami re- of different sorts, so this is an important proj- The Rosenthals have been active mem- for the creation of the “Rosenthal Family JCC plied, “The performances at the JCC are ect for the Jewish and general community.” bers of the Jewish community since their ar- Music Endowment.” very good quality, energetic, well performed, One of the factors that influenced the rival in Ann Arbor in 1977 and members of n In lieu of birthday gifts, the Rosenthals and well attended, and a wonderful means of Rosenthals’ decision to endow the music se- the JCC since its founding. asked their children, family, and friends to bringing people together. I want both retired ries was that Prue is the new president-elect Jewish Community Center transforms over the summer Clara Silver, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of Great- the ECC wing will be installed, raising the level ish song sessions, every day at lunch with bless- er Ann Arbor has undergone signifi- of safety for the children at the ECC. ings over the meal, and every Friday at a special T cant renovations during the summer Programmatically, the JCC is moving for- Shabbat-at-the-Lake celebration open to camp- of 2014, including both building and program- ward with its new vision of creating an authen- ers’ family members. matic changes. tic Jewish neighborhood by re-envisioning its The new CIT Program for teens, filled nearly The Early Childhood Center was the focus youth, adult, and older adult programs. to capacity, gave high school aged teens the op- of the physical renovations, supervised by JCC Camp Raanana was entirely redesigned and portunity to engage in leadership training, Krav Director of Facilities Ken Emerson, and includ- had a banner year with an exceptional variety Maga self-defense training, and lead programs ed new preschool rooms, new hallways, new of outdoor activities focused on developing for campers based on the CIT’s individual inter- campers’ self-esteem and self- ests such as dance, soccer, Gaga, dodge ball, art confidence through physical projects, music projects, and more. The teens and social skill building. Par- attended special CIT-only events that included ents have shared their excite- water skiing and tubing, a Holocaust survivor ment with the JCC through visit where they completed Anne Frank themed emails to their Director of art projects, and a special CIT lock-in overnight Youth, Camping, and Scouts at the JCC. Campers are looking forward to Ethan Krasnow, such as a par- continuing their Camp Raanana experience by ent whose email noted that participating in the JCC Scouts, a year-round senior adults, as well as provide support for the her son said, “…disco day was outdoor skills and leadership program for chil- ideas generated by the active adults’ leadership ‘the most fun day of my whole dren in kindergarten through eighth grade, group. life’ and…he wants his group with teen levels being added as the JCC Scouts As the demand for more programs from arts to win so they can throw continues to grow. and culture to health and fitness continues to [Ethan] in the lake.” Another Adult programs at the JCC have already rise, the JCC is transforming to accommodate parent email said, “…thanks been expanding as the JCC is now an official site the increased volume. The JCC is also begin- for the awesome overnight to provide classes offered by the Osher Lifelong ning to focus on inspiring robust community (my child has worn the fire Learning Institute at the University of Michigan giving to support the organization as it expands carpet, new paint, and a fresh, updated look making medal ALL weekend) and for the fun and the Washtenaw Community College Emer- and provides exciting new opportunities for the and feel. The new preschool rooms include new two weeks at camp.” itus program. Executive Director Jeff Baden en- community to participate, become active JCC flooring, carpeting for floor play areas and lam- The list of camp activities included archery, visions a new leadership group of active adults members, and support the growth of the JCC inate for utility areas, new cabinetry, and new swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fire building, who will create programs and activities for their “Jewish neighborhood” that continues to bring countertops. The walls and storage spaces are dramatics, music, nature exploration, hiking, peers, the many adults who the entire community together. n painted in a modern palette of tans and browns, fire building, and more. Guest specialists in- have retired or are nearing giving the rooms a warm and welcoming vibe cluded local musician, Aron Kaufman, who led retirement, and have time to with soft reflection of the natural light, creating workshops each week in music, rhythm, and pursue a variety of personal a calming environment that encourages both movement, Michigan United Conservation and communal interests. He play and rest. The transformation has launched Corps who led nature hikes exploring edible is forming this group now, the ECC into the top tier of care facilities in plants, identifying animals, and other themes as and expects them to impact the area for the quality of the physical space in well as leading skill building workshops for fish- adult programming over which children will spend their days. ing, and hands-on learning organizations like the course of the year. New murals will be painted to identify each Mad Science, Bricks4Kidz, Challenge Island, the A new collaboration themed room following ECC tradition, and a Leslie Science Center, and more. Jewish culture between the JCC and Jew- new ECC office suite will house ECC Director was an integral part of the Camp Raanana ex- ish Family Services of Peretz Hirshbein and ECC Office Manager Kel- perience as well, incorporated every morning Washtenaw County will lie Cohoon and will have a small space for par- through a dual flag ceremony that included help revitalize and bring ents to gather. Finally a separate security door to both the US and Israeli national anthems, Jew- new programs for the most

4 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 MIBB to honor Charles Newman at first Ambassador Awards Dinner Pamela B. Lippitt, special to the WJN n Thursday, September 18, The increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Michigan Israel Business Bridge Land Systems is currently working several O (MIBB) will hold their first Am- vehicle modernization initiatives and an en- bassador Awards Dinner. MIBB hancement to meet the mili- is a non-profit organization tary’s evolving requirements. whose mission is to promote Land Systems’ Maneuver business, investment and re- Collaboration Center (mc2) search opportunities between enables collaboration be- Michigan and Israel. MIBB will tween teams of world-class bestow two awards during the engineers, General Dynam- dinner. ics teammates, domestic and The MIBB Impact Awardee international customers, sup- is the organization’s co-found- pliers, academia, and most er and past-president, Chuck importantly members of the Newman. It was Newman’s military. The facility is a com- vision that led to a vibrant bi- plete alpha to omega life cycle national chamber dedicated to laboratory where promising increasing business, research Charles Newman ideas can be conceived, ex- and investment opportunities amined and implemented on between Michigan and Israel. Newman has military vehicles. been an entrepreneur since 1961. He started The dinner will be held at the Detroit his first company while he was an under- Athletic Club, 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit. graduate student at the University of Michi- The reception will begin 5:30 p.m. followed gan. His companies have involved cell phone at 6:30 p.m. with dinner. Individual Tickets recycling, word processing equipment and are $175 and tickets for young professional computer retailing industries. are $125. For more information and to reg- Newman and his wife, Sharon, were the ister, go to: www.bit.ly/mibbawardsdinner or principal founders of the Jewish Communi- call (248) 642-1701 ty Center of Greater Ann Arbor. He is a past The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is national chairman of the board of directors a non-profit, membership-based, 501(c) of Hillel: the Foundation for Jewish Campus (6)“connector” organization dedicated to Life, and was president of the Michigan Jew- promoting business partnerships between ish Conference. He is a member of numer- Michigan and Israel. The organization fa- ous boards of directors, including that of the cilitates business and investment opportu- International Myeloma Foundation. nities between Michigan and Israel for their The Bridge Builder Award to General mutual economic benefit Israel has over Dynamics Land Systems will be accepted 3,000 companies centered on life sciences, by Donald Schenk, vice-president of Inter- homeland security, alternative energy, water national Tank Programs. General Dynam- technology and agro-technology, with more Time to move? ics Land Systems is a global leader in the engineers and scientists per capita than any design, development, production, support other country. MIBB was co-founded in and enhancement of tracked and wheeled 2007 by Chuck Newman and Susan Her- military vehicles for the United States and man, with the support of business people of Alex makes it easy for you to sell international markets. Their team is focused Michigan. For more information, visit www. on continuous process and productivity im- michiganisrael.com. n your home. provements that reduce product costs, while Get a real estate market analysis and a custom Wallenberg Medal, continued from page 3 marketing plan tailored to fit your goals in today’s Orban and his party, in light of their actions whom he claimed were under Swedish pro- high performing market. to strip universities of their independence tection, and saved over 80,000 lives. and limit freedom of expression. The current After reporting to Soviet headquarters in Client relationships are confidential with highly political climate in Hungary had made many Budapest on January 17, 1945, Wallenberg customized sales strategies. To learn more, call university faculty reluctant to speak out vanished into the Soviet Gulag. Although the against policies implemented by the Min- Russians claim that Wallenberg died in 1947, (734) 417-3560 or email [email protected]. istry of Education. Despite these pressures, the results of numerous investigations into Professor Heller stands strong and voices her his whereabouts remain inconclusive. belief that Hungarians have a responsibility For over 20 years, the University of Michi- to resist the policies placed upon them by the gan has awarded its Wallenberg Medal annu- ALEX MILSHTEYN, CRS, GRI, ABR government. ally to a humanitarian who has devoted his A 1935 graduate of the University of or her life in service to others. Past recipients Associate Broker / Realtor Michigan College of Architecture, Swedish include Burmese human rights activist and diplomat Raoul Wallenberg saved the lives Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi; Paul (734) 417-3560 / [email protected] of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews Rusesabagina, a leader in the fight against the www.alexmi.com near the end of World War II. In 1944, at Rwandan genocide; and Auschwitz survivor the request of Jewish organizations and the and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. A complete Howard Hanna Real Estate Services American War Refugee Board, the Swedish list of past recipients, along with video or Foreign Ministry sent Wallenberg on a res- transcripts of their lectures, can be found 1898 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 cue mission to Budapest. Over the course of at the Wallenberg website (link: http://wal- six months, Wallenberg issued thousands of lenberg.umich.edu/medal-recipients/1990- An exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate protective passports and placed many thou- elie-wiesel/) sands of Jews in safe houses throughout the For more information, e-mail wallen- besieged city. He confronted Hungarian and [email protected]. n Ann Arbor’s Realtor of the Year German forces to secure the release of Jews, Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 AlexMilshteynHalfPage041614.indd 1 4/21/2014 4:05:45 PM 5 I Campus

The “science“ of Israel on campus: CAMERA preps students for upcoming challenges By Sean Savage/JNS.org hile Israel has been engaged in puses, nearly a 100-percent increase from the a seemingly endless summer previous academic year. W war with the Palestinian terror- At the same time, only one-third of the di- ist group Hamas, which is indiscriminately vestment proposals passed. CAMERA made firing rockets at Israeli cities, pro-Israel stu- it clear that it hopes to continue that trend. dents are about to re-enter an increasingly On the last day of the conference, a two-hour hostile environment for the Jewish state on mock divestment vote gave students an op- their college campuses. portunity to act out both sides of the debate Just a couple of weeks before the start of in front of a mock student government panel the 2014-15 school year, 53 pro-Israel stu- consisting of CAMERA staffers. dent leaders prepared for that challenge by Despite the mock vote’s non-college stu- Fun new convening in Boston for the Committee for dent friendly 8:30 a.m. start time, the under- FALL Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in Amer- grads appeared energetic and eager to apply ica’s (CAMERA) annual Student Leadership the knowledge they had accumulated over the styles! and Advocacy Training Conference. The var- previous two days of the conference. The stu- ied three-day event included lectures such as dents were divided into two sides—one pro-Is- rael and the other pro-Palestinian— and volunteered to present their case to the student government. Stu- dents were judged not only on their ability to draw on facts about the Ar- ab-Israeli conflict, CREDIT: SEAN SAVAGE. CREDIT: but also on their A mock debate on an Israel divestment resolution at the Committee presentation style. for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America’s (CAMERA) annual Echoing the Student Leadership and Advocacy Training Conference real-life debates “Less Hamas, more Hummus,” training on that have taken place on dozens of campus- how to craft a personal narrative, mastering es, the students engaged in a discussion over debate tactics, and gaining knowledge on frequently made accusations against Israel, some of the anti-Israel campus groups stu- such as the apartheid analogy. dents may need to confront. The mock divestment debate was a new Allison Moldoff—a rising junior at addition to this year’s conference. CAMERA Simmons College who led a battle on her also invited students other than the main campus to allow study abroad to Israel— group of conference attendees to share their described learning about how the Boycott, experiences on campus and “to provide [the Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement attendees] with a variety of tools ranging against Israel and Students for Justice in Pal- from social media training to combating estine (SJP) “are not only anti-Israel, but that BDS resolutions,” said Aviva Slomich, direc- there’s a lot of anti-Semitism hidden there tor of CAMERA’s campus department. as well.” Hali Haber, a student at the University of “We also learned how to react to these Central Florida and president of her school’s groups on campus,” she told JNS.org. pro-Israel club Knights for Israel, felt that “Whether it be body language or what words the mock BDS debate was the best part of you choose or the tone of your voice, there’s the conference. really a science to answering these groups, so “I think practicing how to talk to the oth- your point can be made and you are accu- er side is extremely important,” Haber told rately defending Israel.” JNS.org. “I hoped that I would take away the Elliott Hamilton, a rising senior at Pitzer confidence it takes to advocate on campus, College in Claremont, Calif., who was at- and I did.” tending CAMERA’s summer conference for Haber, like fellow conference attendee a second time, said the gathering helped “re- Elliott Hamilton, had attended a number of invigorate his love for Zionism and defend- other seminars run by pro-Israel organiza- ing Israel.” tions and felt that CAMERA’s program stood Hamilton, who has attended other pro-Is- out for its straightforward approach with rael conferences, praised CAMERA’s unique students. Try Our Expansive approach to teaching students how to con- “I think CAMERA’s conference is really front anti-Israel programming on campus. unique,” she said. “They explain their goal Selection of The students “were `800given the tools and up front and they also take everything that Naot Footwear the information to combat the various anti- other conferences specialize in and put it all Israel programming and how to address the into one amazing conference.” Made in Israel bias in a powerful way,” he said. “What [CAMERA] stands for is not anti- “Everyone at the conference got hands- Palestinian or anti-Arab, it is pro-peace and Kedma Beautiful and on experience that will be necessary to fight pro-facts,” said Allison Moldoff. (also in Shiraz, Black) Comfortable the information battles we face in the com- The Simmons College student added, “I ing year,” said Hamilton. can say very confidently that I am happily a An increasing number of schools have CAMERA fellow because I know what I am Located in the Westgate Shopping Center | (734) 662–8118 faced anti-Israel divestment votes by stu- doing is factual and true.” n 2517 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor MI 48103 | www.mastshoes.com dents governments. During the 2013-2014 school year, such votes took place on 15 cam-

6 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 Meet Michigan Hillel’s team New year of JCLP begins at U-M Judy Lansky, special to the WJN Andrea Siegel, special to WJ niversity of Michigan Hillel is tion in Newton, Massachusetts. During rab- t the end of August, the Jewish uate career she was also a study abroad stu- unparalleled in terms of its size, binical school she also earned a certificate in Communal Leadership Program dent at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. U diversity and quality of program- Jewish Sacred Music from Hebrew College. A (JCLP) at University of Michigan’s Raised in Huntington Woods, MI, Zussman’s ming. U-M Hillel supports 60 independent Stella received her bachelor’s degree from the School of Social Work welcomed five new experiences as a camper, counselor, and su- student groups, spanning the full breadth University of Wisconsin-Madison. graduate students. This 20-month program pervisor at Camp Tamarack led her to devel- of Jewish life. Each group provides oppor- Gita Karasov is from Saint Louis Park, offers rigorous training in social justice, com- op a love for Judaism and Jewish community. tunities for students to become involved as Minnesota. She studied sociology and Jew- munity organizing, interpersonal practice, She has staffed two Birthright trips and was leaders, driving the programming and de- ish Studies at the University of Maryland, management, and Judaic Studies in partner- a student leader at Hillel. Her desire to pass cision-making forward for their group and took a gap year in Israel, and backpacked ship with the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center along valuable Jewish experiences to the next community. Students can build leadership, through Southeast Asia. For the past few for Judaic Studies. Over 100 alumni of JCLP generation also guided her to staff two U-M engagement, and community-organizing years, Karasov has worked at Chicagoland (and previous iterations of the program) are Hillel Birthright trips. She plans to focus on skills that benefit them in their roles on cam- Jewish High School as the director of student working in organizations locally and nation- management training as a JCLP student. activities and assistant direc- ally, serving Jewish communities as well as Jaime Bean graduated from U-M in 2014 tor of admissions. As director broader constituencies. JCLP’s Class of 2016 with a BA in Anthropology. She also double- of engagement, she is eager brings diverse interests into the program. minored, participating in the Community to connect with students and learn about how she can help create a more vibrant Jew- ish experience with them on campus. Some of the pro- grams she is particularly ex- cited about include Birthright Israel trips, Jewish Greek Life programming and Hillel’s En- gagement Internship. Judy Lansky returns to Allison Rosen Aubree Sapier E.mily Zussman Jamie Bean Mayan Herman Ann Arbor for a second year Allison Rosen has just spent the last two Action and Social Change program as well as as a Berman Fellow, work- years in the greater San Francisco area work- Environmental Studies. She hails from Hun- (from left to right) Liraz Cohen, Davey Rosen, ing with student leaders to ing for the Jewish nonprofit Hazon as Food tington Woods, MI, and has learned leader- Molly Kalick, Lisa Stella, and Gita Karasov create Jewish community on Justice Program Associate. She comes to JCLP ship skills at Camp Tamarack from being pus, in finding employment, and in life long campus. Lansky hails from Memphis, Ten- as a magna cum laude BSW graduate from there as a youth and then serving on staff. after they graduate. Hillel’s programming nessee, and graduated from the University James Madison University in Virginia. Rosen Bean became interested in community orga- covers social, political, religious, cultural of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Jew- also brings experience in promoting wellness nizing from work in the Jewish Detroit Initia- and educational areas, all intended to help ish studies and history. This summer, she and economic self-sufficiency from two years tive as well as U-M coursework that explored students access Jewish life and community participated in Brandeis Collegiate Institute of serving AmeriCorps National Direct at effective health interventions in underserved on their own terms. Concerts, lectures, films, in California and is excited to bring what LIFT-Chicago. Rosen is passionate about ex- populations. In JCLP, Bean wants to hone classes, community service, yoga, religious she learned to the students she works with. ploring how Jewish values may be the catalyst her management and fundraising skills in services, discussion groups, dialogue, free Lansky is particularly looking forward to for leadership on issues of food, the environ- the Jewish community, to capitalize upon her Shabbat dinners, and a full kosher meal pro- creating more opportunities for art-focused ment, and social responsibility. passion for experiential education. gram are also offerred. programming within the Hillel community Aubree Sepler plans to utilize her time Mayan Herman comes to JCLP as a magna U-M Hillel programming staff includes and continuing to work with the freshman with JCLP to strengthen her dialogue facilita- cum laude BSW graduate of the University of Davey Rosen, Associate Director; Rabbi Lisa group, FYSH. tion skills, as well as to delve into policy and Pittsburg, where she minored in Spanish. She Stella, Senior Jewish Educator; Gita Karasov, Molly Kalick also a Berman Fellow, is orig- analysis training. Originally from Fort Lau- brings international experience with her to Director of Engagement; Judy Lansky, Ber- inally from Boston. Kalick graduated with her derdale, Florida, she is a recent graduate of U- U-M; she was born in Jerusalem, Israel and man Fellow; Molly Kalick, Berman Fellow; bachelor’s degree in history from Barnard M’s Community Action and Social Change studied abroad in Seville, Spain. Herman and Liraz Cohen, Israel Fellow. College in New York City. After graduation, program in the School of Social Work. She worked in case management with Pennsyl- Davey Rosen joined Michigan Hillel in Kalick moved to Jerusalem and is a proud also graduated with Honors, earning a BA vania’s Department of Human Services. She 2011. He received a bachelor’s degree in Jew- alumna of the Pardes Institute of Jewish in Women’s Studies and Psychology. Sepler plans to focus on Interpersonal Practice while ish History and Thought from the University Studies. Kalick says that her college Hillel had brings an appreciation for interfaith coali- in JCLP. Her particular interests are in clinical of Judaism in Los Angeles and a master’s de- a huge impact on her Jewish journey, and she tion-building and activism on gender issues. work with youth and families, and she hopes gree in informal and communal Jewish edu- is excited to return to Hillel and work with the She was awarded Ally of the Year for 2013- to learn more about building organizational cation from the Davidson School at Jewish students of at U-M to create meaningful Jew- 2014 for her work with various LGBTQ or- capacities of nonprofits to serve diverse popu- Theological Seminary. This summer, Rosen ish experiences for the community. ganizations on campus, and was selected for lations effectively. moves into the role of associate director, Liraz Cohen is starting as the new Israel U-M’s Leaders for Life leadership training These five students certainly have a busy supervising Hillel’s growing programming Fellow focusing at Hillel on everything Is- program. Sepler hopes to continue her affili- year ahead of them. Together with JCLP’s team, and working to strengthen ties be- rael. She is especially excited to be working ation with U-M’s Program on Intergroup Re- current students they will create programs tween Hillel and its proud alumni network at University of Michigan because of her past lations with a particular focus on Arab-Jewish for the local public; attend the 2014 General throughout Southeast Michigan. experiences in Michigan at Tamarack camps. dialogue over the next two years while she is Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North Rav Lisa Stella is a passionate educator, During those years she learned that one of graduate school. America in the Washington D.C. region; learn deeply committed to helping others connect her biggest advantages is the “one on one” Emily Zussman is a 2014 graduate of U-M, from award-winning Jewish professional and with Jewish life, learning, and community. connection that she could create with new where she minored in Judaic Studies as well lay leaders; and pursue field placements in Stella received her rabbinic ordination from people. Cohen is from Ra’anana and studied as Community Action and Social Change and local and national agencies. n the Rabbinical School at Hebrew College, a law and government at IDC Herzliya. n majored in Sociology. During her undergrad- pluralistic, trans-denominational institu-

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 7 IWomen

Women’s philanthropy in Ann Arbor Jewish Women’s Circle: “Breads, Mimi Weisberg, special to the WJN he acts and intrinsic values of both Society. With an individual minimum gift Braids, & Blessings” tzedakah and tikkun olam are essen- of $1,800 to the Women’s Annual Cam- Mae Sander, special to the WJN T tial to the successful preservation paign, an individual can join a committed aking challah together has been one dough and say the blessing for the challah. and continuation of our Jewish commu- group of women dedicated to improving, of the most meaningful events of Baking for me is a spiritual as well as a mate- nity. Giving to local, international, and Is- rescuing, and renewing Jewish life. With the the Jewish Women’s Circle in past rial experience.” raeli causes ensures our personal fulfillment opportunity to purchase a pin of the pome- B years,” says Gail Epstein, one of the volunteer Epstein says: “All Jewish women in the of the Jewish responsibility to care for our granate symbol, one of the seven fruits organizers for the group. “And we all have a community are welcome to join us, regard- mentioned in the Bible and said to contain lot of fun together every time. We enjoy our- 613 seeds like the 613 mitzvot, the women selves whether we are first-time bakers who of the Pomegranate Society embody both come to learn or whether we’re experienced. the support that the Federation gives to the That’s why we chose challah baking as the Jewish community at home and overseas, as first event of this year.” well as the work and spirit of giving that has “Breads, Braids, & Blessings,” a hands- yet to be done. on challah baking demonstration, will take Another opportunity for the women of place Wednesday, September 17, a week Ann Arbor to demonstrate their leadership before Rosh Hashanah. Esther Goldstein, while greatly impacting the entire Jewish Jewish Women’s Circle leader, stresses that community is to become a Lion of Judah. baking challah is one of the best-loved re- This honor recognizes women who pledge sponsibilities of Jewish women, as well as $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign Joyce Gerber with husband, Steve being a mitzvah. Leading the group in the in their own names. Doing so allows an in- interactive baking activity, she says she will Jewish Women's Circle baking challah, 2013 community and the world around us. This dividual to become a role model, one who stress a mindful approach to the activity philanthropy is not only important for the embodies courage and strength, who in ef- of baking. less of their affiliation or level of Jewish ob- valuable work that this support makes pos- fect is “roaring” for the Jewish Community. As in former years, every participant will servance. Last year’s highlights included a sible, but also for the person who makes the Founded in 1972 at the Greater Miami Jew- create her own loaf, beginning with flour, four-week cooking class, a talk by an expert gift, in that it can enrich his or her spiritual- ish Federation, wearing the Lion of Judah water, yeast, and eggs, and continuing with on household organization, and a talk by a ity and commitment to the Jewish people. pin today is symbolizing one’s commit- kneading the dough, watching it rise, and medical doctor on women’s health issues. We Joyce Gerber, 2015 Women’s Philanthro- ment to social justice and Jewish identity. forming the loaves. Participants this year will will continue our activities throughout the py Chair explains, “Today more than ever, it This Federation is fond of stating, “Ask practice making some of the special shapes 2014-2015 year.” is important that women come forward and any woman who wears the Lion of Judah that are traditional for making special Rosh To sign up and receive complete informa- show their personal commitment. The Jew- pin and she’ll tell you: there’s nothing like Hashanah challah. tion about “Breads, Braids, & Blessings” and ish Federation of Ann Arbor has two sig- being in the same room with hundreds of Goldstein and other experienced bakers about the Jewish Women’s Circle, consult the nificant opportunities for women to ‘lead like-minded women who [are committed will coach those who are learning or would Jewish Women’s Circle of Ann Arbor Face- by example’—opportunities for women to to the Global Jewish Community]. This like help. She says: “While we mix and knead book page, or if you are already signed up, show that they have the power and objective alone symbolizes our success, strength, and the dough, we feel its texture and sense the respond to the evite. Suggested donation for to make a true difference in their commu- commitment to Jewish peoplehood.” It is delicious aroma. At this point, when I bake, the meeting is $10. n nity. Wearing my pomegranate pin reminds also possible to secure a strong and vibrant I pause for a moment, and if making a large me of how inherently critical it is for wom- Jewish Community for future generations enough batch, I separate a portion of the en to give their gift in their own name.” by establishing a Lion of Judah Endowment National Women’s Philanthropy with a minimum gift of $100,000. Doing (NWP) of the Jewish Federation of North so demonstrates a true commitment to the Women’s class to explore teachings of Kabbalah America notes, “Such an act of individual future of Israel, the Jewish people, and the giving demonstrates women’s dedication entire Jewish community. WJN staff writer to and acceptance of responsibility for the NWP is dedicated to supporting women Beginning Sunday, September 28, and con- week journey, the Tree of Life, central symbol needs of the global Jewish community… as donors and as decision-makers, thus this tinuing for seven Tuesday evenings starting of Kabbalah, provides the structure for one’s [and] increases their credibility and power organization is passionate about providing on September 30, “A Woman’s Wisdom Path learning to manifest one’s highest self while as leaders and policy makers.” NWP is the networking and training opportunities for to Full Manifestation through Kabbalah,” also creating balance and harmony as one in- “fastest growing phenomena in fundrais- women to build their confidence and skill- will be taught by Lucinda Kurtz, M.A., Bren- tegrates the wholeness of one’s being. Using ing today,” and by joining this mission, one sets in order to take on leadership roles in nan Healing Science Practitioner. The class is energetic practices, music, and personal sto- is accepting responsibility for proactive the community. By becoming a part of this sponsored by Pardes Hannah. ries, the group will tap into women’s neural engagement with the critical issues cur- dynamic group, women have the power to “Exploring the fundamental teachings of pathways of perception as a safe and sacred rently facing our community. truly stand up and be counted as the phi- Kabbalah can help us to understand the flow circle is formed to connect with each partici- The first opportunity for women to de- lanthropists and agents for social justice. of Divine energy into physical manifestation, pant to themselves and each other.” clare their support of the Jewish Federa- Contact Mimi Weisberg for more infor- our relationship with Spirit, and how we For more information, contact Kurtz at tion’s commitment to sustaining Jewish life mation at [email protected] or each can play our unique part in the process 635-9441 or [email protected]. and values is by joining the Pomegranate 677.0100. n of creation,” explains Kurtz. “In this seven-

Ann Arbor ORT to celebrate 30th anniversary Joan Levitt, special to the WJN A brunch to celebrate The Ann Arbor events, a thriving Book Group and Cin- Chapter of ORT’s 30th Anniversary will ema Club, and more. be held at the Campus Inn on Sunday, ORT is the largest Jewish education September 14, at 11:30 a.m. Current, new, non-profit in the world. Each year, it and past members of ORT are invited, and provides cutting-edge educational skills spouses and/or guests are also encouraged in state-of-the-art technology and other to attend. The cost is $36 per person. fields that enable over 300,000 students in This brunch will honor past presidents more than 50 countries to attain successful and celebrate 30 years of accomplishments careers and become community leaders. in the chapter. The chapter has been com- Rides to the September 14 Brunch will mitted to raising money for ORT Amer- be available to those who need them. For ica’s schools and programs around the more information or to RSVP, contact world. It has also provided Jewish women Gretta Spier by email, [email protected], in Ann Arbor with social and educational by September 5. ORT members will be sharing memories at the 30th Anniversary Brunch. This photo from 2006 shows members at the Fall Opening Event held at Fran and Irwin Martin’s horse farm.

8 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 ICommunity IRabbi's Corner

JFS’s Resettlement Services are critical in today’s world Looking backward to move forward Sarah Schneider Hong, special to the WJN Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN From Ukraine to Iraq, Nigeria to Syria, it fulfill the agency’s mission by promoting he month of Elul is the month for us is protected and guided from negative influ- seems wars and conflicts are displacing indi- and delivering individually focused social to correct and fill-in what has been ences, is the metaphor for the study of Torah. viduals and families seeking the bare neces- and vocational services through a variety of lacking throughout the year. Elul The second pillar is the pillar of prayer. sities of a safe and secure home. Some of the programs. JFS has served 71 individuals since T also is an acronym for the four words:” This is indicated displaced are Jews, such as those in Ukraine September 2013 and expects to serve as many Ani, ”—“I to my beloved and my in the verse from seeking to resettle in Israel. Others are Mus- as 85 by September 2014. L’dodi, V’dodi, Li beloved to me” (song of songs). The month Song of Songs with lims, Christians, Yazidis, and atheists. All are Jews know what it feels like, and what it of Elul is a month of —repentance. the acronym Ani, strangers the Torah compels Jews to wel- means, to be strangers. teshuva There are many ways It’s the last month of the year and therefore a L’dodi, V’dodi, Li - come and embrace. to give back and help JFS welcome the stranger propitious time to make amends, at the soul “I to my beloved The Resettlement Program at Jewish Family in this New Year. For example, the first annual level, for all the things that have been done and my beloved to Services, the only resettlement agency in Beth Israel Congregation/Jewish Family throughout the year - to correct and fill-in me”. This acronym Washtenaw County, assists refugees and their Services Resettlement Drive will take place anything that has to be corrected or com- of Elul speaks of families with critical social services needed to from October 8 to November 1. Personal care pleted during the year. At the same time, this the relationship be- ease their transition into a new way of living. items, home/kitchen goods, linens, household is a preparation for the new year to come for tween God and the Rabbi Aharon Goldstein With JFS’s help, individuals become self- cleaning items, and gift cards will be collected all of us as a good year. Jewish people and the mutual love for each sufficient and are able to create a stable living at Beth Israel and provided to refugee families The service that has to be performed dur- other. “I” is the Jewish people and “beloved” environment in the Ann Arbor area. Dedicated in the process of resettling. To donate, contact ing the month of Elul is hinted at in the ac- is God. It is a mutual relationship that can bi-lingual and bi-cultural professionals Suzanne at [email protected]. ronym of the month. Each of the four words be viewed from either perspective—the “I” of the acronym refers to a specific verse in can be from God’s perspective or the “I” can Torah that is an indication of the particular be from our perspective and the same with Programs for welcoming life, remembering loved ones service to God required during Elul. “beloved”. So the month of Elul is the time Sarah Schneider Hong, special to the WJN First, Elul is a month of teshuva—repen- we correct and fill-in the love in our rela- tance. Or better yet, a month of return—re- tionship and connection between God and Judaism provides traditions and rituals to During this High Holiday season, JFS turning to the way of life that God wants of ourselves. guide Jews through important life cycle will present an evening of learning, “Beyond us. Looking in Deuteronomy we find the The third pillar, acts of kindness, we find events, such as birth, bar and bat mitzvahs, Yahrzeit: Building Traditions to Remember four letters of Elul indicated in a verse that in the Megilla Esther which speaks of giving weddings and death. The Jewish Family Life and Celebrate Our Loved Ones,” with Rabbi speaks about repentance. The verse speaks two gifts to each other—the “shaloch manos” Education Program at Jewish Family Ser- Kim Blumenthal of Ann Arbor’s Beth Israel about how God will remove the obstacles of (food items to friends) and gifts of charity to vices of Washtenaw County is offering two Congregation. Observing yahrtzeit is an annual our heart and the hearts of our children. The the poor. When the Megilla speaks of these new programs to help support and educate affirmation to keep the memories of those who obstacle that God will remove is the obstacle two aspects it says “one man to his friends”, families during significant life cycle events. have passed close. Individuals and families that obscures the natural love that a Jew has “and giving gifts to the poor” on the day of JFS is offering a group for new moms, may also seek activities beyond the prescribed for God. So God helps us with the removal of Purim. The Hebrew words of these phrases co-sponsored with the Jewish Community observance to help them connect with departed this obstacle in order to facilitate our teshuva. also form the acronym Elul. This tells us that Center of Greater Ann Arbor. It is a place to loved ones in a meaningful way. Program After our heart is unblocked and open to during Elul we should correct and fill-in talk about relevant parenting issues and is a attendees will learn about existing traditions God, we have so to speak “circumcised their whatever is lacking about our charity giving way to meet and form friendships. Mothers and consider ways to build new ones. JFS and (our) hearts” it is time to start working on and relationships with our friends. of infants are welcome to bring their babies. the JCC will be co-sponsoring this event on the details. The details are divided into three Altogether these are strong indicators This group is most appropriate for moms September 29, at 7 p.m., at the JCC. pillars on which the world stands: Torah (the that during Elul one should make a special of children 0–12 months old. The group For more information or to register for any study of Torah), Avoda (the service to God effort to strengthen and correct themselves meets the second and fourth Thursdays of of the programs above, contact Sarah Schneider through prayer), and Gemillut Chasadim in the three pillars of Judaism: Study of To- each month (except for American and Jewish Hong at [email protected]. (doing acts of kindness). Since the world rah, Prayer, and Acts of Kindness. holidays), from 11 a.m.–noon. at the JCC. stands on these three pillars it makes sense In conclusion, we need to have redemp- that during Elul, since we are correcting and tion. We need to be freed from all of the ob- filling-in shortcomings from the previous stacles and challenges that stand in the way year, we turn to these three pillars. of our doing what we are supposed to do. We So where do we find the first pillar - the have to be free people exercising our free will connection between Elul and the study of to serve God. This is individual redemption. Torah? In Exodus where the Torah speaks The amalgamation of individual redemp- about, God forbid, a person kills another by tions will inevitably lead to our collective mistake, they have to run to the city of ref- redemption. This is also connected to Elul uge. That city will be a protective haven from through Exodus where it speaks about the revenge seekers until they are tried in court. song Moses and the Jewish people sang after The Torah states “God has made it happen the splitting of the Reed Sea. It is written, “ to his hand” that a person did something by ‘I will sing to God’ and they said as follows”. mistake. And then “ I will create for you…” If we take the four Hebrew words that make referring to the city of refuge. The first letters up this phrase we get another acronym of of the four Hebrew words that make the two Elul. It is important to note that the wording above phrases spell Elul. In this context, just of the phrase is in the future tense- “I WILL like the city of refuge protects a person from sing…”. This is the song we will all sing at the negative things that someone may be trying final, full redemption with the coming of the to do to them, everyone has an evil inclina- Messiah, Moshiach—may it come quickly, in tion (yetzer hara) that is trying to do them our days! n harm. The city of refuge, within which one

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 9 ICongregations

September events at Beth Israel This month at Temple Beth Emeth Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Avital Ostfield, special to the WJN Beth Israel fair Season of Mussar I Families with Young Children (FYC): The Dry Deep: Preparing your Hearts Sunday, September 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. November 2014–February 2015, Tuesdays, Shabbat Service times every Friday for the Holidays Beth Israel Congregation’s end of summer 8–9:30 p.m. Fridays, September 5, 12, 19, and 26 In preparation for Yom Kippur, everyone carnival features free games and activities. Chil- Group Meeting Dates: November 11 and 25; Tot (0–5 year olds) Shabbat Services led is invited to join a discussion of the Book of December 9; January 6 and 20; February 3 and 17 by Rabbi Levy, and Cantor Hayut, 6 p.m. Jonah. Through Jonah we delve deeply into A Season of Mussar is a course of study de- Dinner for Tot Shabbat, 6:30 p.m. issues of faith, forgiveness, repentance, and veloped by The Mussar Institute that guides par- Popsicle Oneg, 7 p.m. divine purpose. The rabbis through the ages ticipants in becoming wiser, kinder, and more All of your favorite songs, tot bots, tot considered the Book of Jonah to be of such skillful human beings. Mussar is a spiritual path team, Cantor Hayut and Rabbi Levy will great spiritual importance that they chose to aimed at elevating one’s character, or what might hold Tot Shabbat at 6pm. Join us for maca- read it aloud in the synagogue on Yom Kip- be called soul-traits (middot). Practices include roni and cheese, fish sticks, applesauce, and pur afternoon. the study of Mussar texts, group discussion, ex- salad bar at 6:30pm. Dinner is just $5 per Two identical study and discussion ses- ercises, meditation, and journaling. The tuition is person and this year you can buy a punch sions will be offered each day, the first at $100 is payable directly to The Mussar Institute. card ahead of time for a discounted price. 12:30 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. on Sep- The registration deadline is Wednesday, October Punch cards are available in the TBE office. tember 16. The first discussion will explore 8. For information and to register, contact Roann Mark Rossio the origins and the meaning of the Jonah Altman ([email protected] or 483-8352). Tot Birthday of the World story. The two identical sessions on Septem- dren’s activities include face painting, a bounce Tot Shabbat Thursday, September 25, 4:30–5:30 p.m. ber 30 at 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. will discuss house, and arts and crafts. Featured this year Rosh Hashanah is sometimes referred to the relevance of the Jonah story to the Shoah Saturdays, September 13 and 27, 11:15 a.m. is a performance by Marc Rossio, The Marvel- as the birthday of the world and who doesn’t and other modern moral dilemmas. All four ous Toy. Marc sings age appropriate music and Tot Shabbat is Beth Israel’s Shabbat morn- like a party? This pre-reader service, with ing program for parents and their children 2–5 sessions will take place in the Temple Beth entertainment that is shared with humor, high our clergy, celebrates the Birthday of the Emeth (TBE) chapel. energy and enthusiasm. His songs include origi- years old that includes songs, stories and prayers. World (including birthday cake!) No tickets It includes the mysterious “Shabbat Box,” Torah For more information, contact Richard nals from his current CD’s Batteries Not Included are required. Everyone is welcome. Led by Greene, at [email protected]. and Lechayim and other well-known children’s processions with stuffed Torah toys, and a kid- Noreen DeYoung. classics. All attendees will enjoy free sno-cones. dush for tots. Peretz Hirshbein, the director the Jewish Hikers of Michigan JCC Early Childhood Center, leads the program A hot dog lunch is available for $5 per person. Evenings in the Library Sunday, September 14, 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, and Jacob Sunday, September 14, 6–7:30 p.m. These hikes, which are opened to the Lunch and Learn Series: “The Whys Kander, Beth Israel’s program director leads the Evenings in the Library are informal op- community, are full of beautiful nature re- and Hows of Teshuva (Repentance)” program on the fourth Saturday of the month. portunities for learning from authors about serves, social interaction, and light physical Wednesday, September 10 and 17, Noon–1:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat meets at Beth Israel on the lower activity. Hikes are open to all ages, with no Garfunkel-Schteingart Activities Center level in room 15. Following services child size experience necessary. It is recommended (2010) Downstairs tables are set out for Tot Shabbat kids and their to bring a small bag with water and snacks. These sessions provide an exploration of the families are always invited to stay to enjoy a Kid- The hikes last between 1-1/2 to 2 hours. meaning of teshuva (repentance) in Jewish tra- dush lunch with the rest of the congregation. The hikes are not physically demanding. No dition. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur focus There is no fee for this program. pets, please. For more information contact on the concept of teshuva. But, what does that Mini Minyan Eli Avni, hike coordinator, elik7777@yahoo. word really mean in Jewish tradition? These ses- com and check Temple Beth Emeth’s web- sions will study traditional texts on the subject, Saturday, September 13, 11:15 a.m. At Mini Minyan kids celebrate Shabbat with site, www.templebethemeth.org. and discuss the meaning of repentance in one’s the songs and stories they loved from Tot Shab- life at this holiest time of year. Shabbat Morning Torah Study bat while also learning new prayers and discov- Participants are invited to bring a dairy lunch. Weekly, Saturdays, September 7, 21, and 28, ering more about Shabbat and other holidays Beverages, snacks and desserts will be provided. 8:50-9:50 a.m. through discussions, games, and activities. Each week, Rabbi Levy leads a session Rachel Tzvia Back Selichot services Mini Minyan meets the second Saturday of the discussing the weekly Torah portion. No Saturday, September 20, 9:30 p.m., refreshments; month throughout the school year. There is no their books, and from each other about our experience is necessary, an open mind and 10 p.m., Memorial Plaque Dedication; 10:15 p.m., fee for this program. interests, expertise, and experiences. These questions are always welcome. If there is not Selichot services evenings, surrounded by books in our cozy bar or bat mitzvah the hour concludes by The High Holiday season begins with the Complimentary and special dues Individuals and families who have moved library include an author presentation, plen- saying Kaddish for loved ones. recitation of Selichot, prayers of repentance. to Washtenaw County since last Yom Kippur, ty of time for questions and discussion, and This year, Beth Israel’s evening of Selichot be- Brotherhood Events for September may request High Holiday tickets at no charge a chance to purchase the books. There will gins with Havdallah and refreshments at 9:30 September 13, 8–10 a.m. as Beth Israel’s way of welcoming them into also be copies to lend, in print, and on our p.m. in the Social Hall. At 10 p.m., in the sanc- Member Brunch. If you’re a paid member the local Jewish community. Graduate students new Kindle e-readers. Because space is lim- tuary there will be a brief service of dedication or you’re thinking about becoming a mem- and First and Second Year Residents with I.D.s ited, RSVP to Clare Kinberg at tbe_library@ of the Memorial Plaques that have been placed ber, join the guys at TBE for some great food may also request free individual tickets. Request templebethemeth.org. September’s author is in the sanctuary over the past year. The names and schmoozing. To RSVP, contact George forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 3, Rachel Tzvia Back. of those memorialized will be read along with Brieloff at [email protected]. and no tickets can be provided immediately memorial prayers. The Selichot service itself Adult Hebrew for Beginners, Biblical, September 28, 3–5 p.m. prior to any service. begins at 10:15 p.m. and will be expanded this Sukkah Set-Up. Help set up the Sukkah People who are age 35 or younger may be- and Conversational Hebrew year to include not only the traditional prayers with the guys. To assist, contact George Bri- come members at a special rate of $300 for the Fall Session begins the week of September 30 but also participation from several congregants eloff at: [email protected] whole family for their first year of membership Learning Hebrew can enrich experiences who will each share a selection which they find (plus USCJ dues assessment of $34.75). in services and can also connect you more particularly meaningful for the High Holiday during services. It is fun too! For those in- Beginning Jewish Yoga Tickets for the High Holidays are provided Drop in classes Thursday at Temple Beth season—instrumental music, songs, poems and terested in learning Hebrew, at any level, we free of charge to all members of Beth Israel in Emeth in the Social Hall noon–1:15 pm. other types of expression This service provides are partnering again this year with Beth Is- good standing. Nonmembers may purchase September 11, and September 18, at $15/ses- a wonderful opportunity for reflection and in- rael Congregation to offer a wide range of tickets for the High Holiday Services, although sion. $12 sessions beginning in October for trospection as the High Holiday season begins Hebrew classes. There are three courses of no tickets are required for the Erev Rosh Hasha- the entire package. For more information, Hebrew at the 100 Level, which is beginning nah Family Celebration for Young Children and contact [email protected]. Shabbat Limmud Hebrew at various stages; a 200 level that Saturday, September 27, 9–9:45 a.m. the K–5 Family Program on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah. Those interested in further in- is Conversational (C200); and a 200 level Canoeing and Dominick’s Rabbi Robert Dobrusin facilitates a discus- which is Biblical (B200). Not sure which lev- formation are asked to call the synagogue office September 14, 1:30 p.m. sion on Parashat HaShavua, the Torah portion el you are in? For more information contact of the week. All are welcome to participate in at 665-9897 n Meet at the Gallup Park. Twenties and the TBE office at 665-4744. Thirties (TNT) get together monthly for so- an informal conversation on the Torah por- Additional events will be posted on Beth Is- cial and religious programming. n tion over coffee and cake preceding the Shabbat rael’s website –www.bethisrael-aa.org. morning service.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 11 IHigh Holidays Tot Shabbat @ Temple Beth Emeth Ann Arbor’s home for Reform Judaism Iphigenia to Isaac, a fresh take By Rabbi Jack Riemer/JNS.org ova Hartman and Charlie Buckholtz mine the values of the society for the sake of in Are You Not a Man of God? have the values of the family. Shabbat Blesses us Weekly Ttaken two stories from the Bible, two The same hidden agenda can be found if you from the Talmud, and one from Greek lit- carefully read the story of the Binding of Isaac. erature, stories that we all know—or that we On the surface, Isaac obeys his father without think we know—and shown us how to read question. There are a host of midrashim that them in a fresh and radical way. describe Isaac as taking such steps as asking his The authors begin their recently released father to tie him up in order to make sure that book with two stories that seem to mirror he does not spoil the sacrifice by moving. The each other—the story of Iphigenia by the Talmud, the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkeg- Greek tragedian Euripides and the story of aard, and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik all agree the Binding of Isaac (which is detailed in the in calling Abraham a great hero because he does Torah portion of the second day of Rosh Ha- not let concern for his child stop him from car- shanah). The two stories raise the same moral rying out the will of God. And Isaac is praised by So does at TBE! issue, an issue that parents encounter in ev- them too, for going to be sacrificed without pro- Tot Shabbat ery generation: What do you do when you are test and without hesitation. It is for this total and caught between what the Supreme Author- almost inhuman devotion to God that Abraham ity commands of you and what your love for is rewarded. It is this that we are to remember Join Rabbi Levy, Cantor Hayut & your own flesh and blood commands? when we hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. 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Here, their fathers’ authority in subtle ways that Hartman and Buckholtz present a counter- are easy to overlook in these stories—unless version of the story, one in which concern for you read them very carefully. family outweighs even the word of God. In When Iphigenia fails to persuade her this version, Isaac is not docile and not pas- father to change his mind, she gives in but sive, but raises the same questions that we instructs her mother not to mourn for her, raise when we think about this story. and not even to bury her, because she is an The book’s chapters about other bibli- instrument of the nation and not a daughter. cal figures, such as the prophetess Hannah, By saying this, she turns her father’s whole the female sage Beruriah, and the Stove of argument upside down. She says: You want Achnai, are just as full of surprises as the me to be an instrument of the state and not sections on Isaac and Iphigenia. This book a daughter? 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12 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 Rosh Hashanah synagogue services: meaningful or just a marathon? By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org here are four sounds that the shofar you spent in the hallway chatting with your Hashanah services to be long, but they are engaged by the service,” says Konigsburg. “An makes on Rosh Hashanah. The tekiah friends? Or maybe you’ve even done it qui- also very meaningful for her. It was a mat- opera is very long with lots of singing, un- Tis a basic note of moderate length. etly in the back of the sanctuary, bemoaning ter of finding the right synagogue in Netivot less you have read in advance the story and Shevarim breaks the tekiah into three short the length of the rabbi’s speech or the oper- Shalom, a modern Orthodox establishment know what musical highlights to pay atten- notes. Teruah breaks the tekiah into nine atic performance of the cantor, which to you where, according to its website, “everyone tion to. When we understand the service and smaller notes. Tekiah gedola takes the stan- has little meaning or attraction. has a voice.” are engaged by it, we don’t really consider the dard tekiah and makes it three times as long. “I understand having kavanah (proper “Those who lead the davening do a lot of passage of time. When we don’t understand Synagogue services, too, have varying intention) on Rosh Hashanah, but to elon- catchy, popular tunes and people are encour- the music or the words, then yes, it seems to drag on and on.” Konigsburg says that rabbis and cantors can work hard to engage their members, but When we understand the ultimately, “each of us is responsible for our own spirituality.” service and are engaged by it, Lewin realized that lesson not too long we don’t really consider the ago and decided to find a synagogue that was a better fit. Now, he prays in a service at passage of time. When we a private home with 40 or 50 like-minded in-

CREDIT: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90. YONATAN CREDIT: dividuals instead of a larger Baltimore shul. don’t understand the music “You have to know yourself,” says Lewin, noting that one should not reflexively attend or the words, then yes, the synagogue his family went to and assume it will somehow meet his needs. “Don’t be it seems to drag on and on.” afraid to go somewhere else. Be honest about what you want and find it. In big cities, it all aged to sing along,” says Heller, noting that exists.” the tunes make her a part of the service. Andrew Lavin attends Temple Beth Is- Heller says the speeches at Netivot Sha- rael in Port Washington, N.Y. He says he also lom are kept to a minimum and given not used to find the length of the High Holiday only by the rabbi, but also by members of prayer experience challenging, but as he has the congregation. And while a lot of tradi- gotten older, he finds synagogue to be “one tional singing takes place, “the person who of the few places in the world where I can get Selichot (forgiveness) prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on leads davening avoids making it a cantorial peace and quiet and solitude and get into my August 31, 2013, prior to Rosh Hashanah that year. performance and, instead, makes more of own thoughts.” lengths. There are short services, such as the gate something that normally goes 25-30 an effort to include everyone and help them Lavin, however, says he does not judge evening service on Rosh Hashanah, and even minutes to an hour seems pointless,” laments feel that the prayers are relevant to each of others who feel differently. shorter ones like the weekday afternoon ser- Gabriel Lewin of Pikesville, Md. “And while I us. … If congregants feel involved, they will “No one says you have to get there at the vice (mincha). In fact, mincha can be so short appreciate the need for shuls to raise money be far more interested in davening and less beginning of the service,” he says. “I think that Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg of Temple and to sell off honors, like getting an aliyah concerned with watching the clock.” you should go the length you want and feel Beth El in Birmingham, Ala., has seen Israeli [to the Torah], the problem is it turns into Heller also finds that being prepared can comfortable with that. If you can be spiritu- bus drivers “jump off the bus, daven (pray), 35 minutes of grandstanding… and it also make a difference. She brings—and the syna- ally fulfilled in just a few hours, then that’s and jump back on the bus without losing wastes a lot of time that could have been gogue provides—Jewish books in English for good. … It’s a new year, so let go of the me- much time on their route.” spent doing something more kadosh (holy).” moments when the liturgy is too heavy or shugas (craziness) and be hopeful for the The same can’t be said for shacharit Lewin said he doesn’t like the lengthy she is struggling to stay focused. One book future.” (morning service) and mussaf (additional mishaberachs, blessings that are added dur- she recommends is Rosh Hashanah Yom Kip- Konigsburg says, “The Rosh Hashanah service) on Rosh Hashanah—far from it. ing the Torah reading. Though he’s a chazzan pur Survival Kit, by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf, service is not a marathon, but an appropri- “The Rosh Hashanah morning service is himself, Lewin said he finds fault in cantors but she notes that there are many others for ate entrance to a Jewish New Year.” n designed like the tekiah gedola,” Konigsburg who “like to hear themselves sing” and turn that situation. Maayan Jaffe is a freelance writer in Overland tells JNS.org. “The theme of the day is the the prayers into a performance. In addition, Heller recommends that syn- Park, Kan. Reach her at maayanjaffe@icloud. coronation of God as ruler of the universe. Hannah Heller, also of Pikesville, says she agogues offer pre-holiday primers to assist com or follow her on Twitter, @MaayanJaffe. A coronation is filled with pomp and cer- remembers being “frustrated as a child in shul congregants in understanding the prayers. emony, and that is what the Rosh Hashanah when davening seemed endless and the people She says recording tunes for participants to service is all about.” talking was such a distraction that I wondered learn in advance can be helpful, too. It sounds nice in theory, but realistically, why I had to be there all those hours.” “The real problem with all services is not how many Rosh Hashanah services have Today, Heller said she still finds Rosh that they are too long, it is that people are not

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The cantor’s perspective: For meaningful High Holidays prayer, preparation is key By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org LOS ANGELES—The holiest days on the Jew- approach is to create a salad of styles and selec- tion singing? How much congregation singing for the cantor, asking, ‘God, please help me in ish calendar, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, tions. And by that I mean, for instance, I use do I want to do? What is the mood that I’m try- this task, and don’t judge them, my congrega- are largely spent in synagogue. Yet prayer isn’t classical cantorial music, what I call ‘nice oldies’ ing to create? There’s a connection between one tion, because of my sins. If I’m doing it wrong, usually the focus when Jews prepare for the that congregations sing, that everybody knows. I [objective] and the other. It’s like one sympho- don’t let if affect them.’ It’s really a personal High Holidays, observes Cantor Arik Wollheim. use Israeli songs. The most recent melodies that ny. You have a theme, and a theme, and a theme, prayer that reminds us cantors that at the end “Hopefully people go through this process religious music and the yeshiva world provide. and then the fillers in between, and the question of the day, this is not about how we sing, and of repentance, and they give charity, but what And I use every form of Jewish music, almost. is: What do you do with those fillers? How are the music, and all that kind of stuff. It’s about about prayer?” Wollheim tells JNS.org. “People My challenge is, what’s the they going to work together? this tremendous responsibility that we have of neglect that. How many people open the prayer balance between all those “Preparation is huge. Every pleading on behalf of the congregation.” book before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur different components? year we’re different. I’m not JNS.org: What do you remember about the first and go over the davening?” “Especially here in the same person I was last year. time you led a High Holidays service? The answer, Wollheim says, is almost no one. America, and also in Israel, This is the day of judgment. I “I was 14. It was a little synagogue in the town But he is looking to change that. At Congrega- not everybody understands think every cantor feels a huge where I grew up in Israel, Azor (a suburb of Tel tion Beth Jacob in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he all the text. Thank God we responsibility on those days, Aviv). I led the services with my dad. Obviously is in his first year as cantor, Wollheim organized have prayer books with an because we’re praying not only I was nervous, but I felt comfortable because I a sing-along preparation event in advance of English translation, but it’s on our behalf, we’re praying on started leading services as soon as I was bar mitz- the High Holidays, in addition to posting melo- not the same [as under- behalf of the entire congrega- vahed, so already I led services for a whole year dies on the synagogue’s website. standing the Hebrew], and tion. It’s a tremendous respon- prior to that. So I felt comfortable leading ser- During this year’s High Holidays at Beth people sometimes don’t sibility, and you go through the vices, and I knew my dad was next to me. Jacob, an Orthodox synagogue, Wollheim will bother to look at the trans- text, and you try to figure out: “It was a congregation where everybody be accompanied by the Maccabeats, the popu- lations. It’s not that they How does it resonate with you? knew me since I was born, so it felt like [leading lar Jewish a cappella group that burst onto don’t want to, but you’re en- What is the meaning of the the service] amongst your family. It was a very the scene in 2010 with their hit Hanukkah gaged already in the recita- text? How can you make it rel- supportive audience. Cantor Arik Wollheim song “Candlelight.” A student of famed cantor tion of the prayer, you don’t evant to you, to your life, to the “I did that for a couple of years, and that Yitzchak Eshel, Wollheim—formerly the can- have time to also look [at the translation]. lives of your congregants?” gave me confidence later on, when I started tak- tor at Congregation Agudath Sholom of Stam- “For the High Holidays liturgy, we have a JNS.org: Which prayers do you see as the high- ing on jobs elsewhere.” ford, Conn., retired U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman’s lot of poems, and many of them were written lights of the High Holidays service? JNS.org: What advice would you give about how synagogue—sat down with JNS.org to give his during the Middle Ages. It’s very poetic, high “I think without doubt, Unetaneh Tokef is to approach High Holidays prayer? perspective on the Rosh Hashanah and Yom language that is not that easy to understand. one of the highlights. First of all, because of the “The service is very long, we have a lot of text. Kippur services. How do I create that inspiration? What can I text. [It includes] the description of the process If I have one recommendation to people for the JNS.org: What are the challenges of trying to en- do to make people engaged in the service, even that goes on in Heaven. It gives us an idea of holidays, it’s don’t take a prayer as something gage a congregation in High Holidays services? though it’s very difficult? It’s a long day, they’ve how God examines each case, so to say. From obvious, that we’ve done every year, and that’s it. Cantor Arik Wollheim: “For the holidays, to- been standing for hours, they’re fasting, they’re a musical perspective, this is your chance as a Take the prayer book, take the machzor, and go gether with the regulars, the people who come tired, and they don’t understand the text, in cantor to really shine, to show what you can do, over the text. See what it means to you. See what every week, or several times a month, in every many cases.” especially because the text is so moving. This is prayers resonate with you. Refresh your mem- congregation you also have a number of people JNS.org: How does a cantor prepare for the High your moment to try to inspire people, to really ory with some of the tunes. Read the English that come only for the High Holidays. And they Holidays? get them to try to feel something. translation, so you’ll know what you’re saying. are a little bit disconnected with what’s going on “I’m going through a tremendous amount “Number two, there’s a prayer called the “I can guarantee that if you do some prepa- throughout the year in the synagogue. of research in order to create that ‘salad’ that I Hineni. It’s the first thing that the cantor says ration, you will get much more out of the ser- “The challenge is [figuring out] how to cre- spoke about. “You have to understand what before Mussaf. The cantor is the only one who vice, and this is regardless of who is leading it.” n ate a service that makes everybody happy. My your objectives are. Do I want to do congrega- recites that prayer. And basically it’s a prayer Fast and easy By Lisë Stern/JNS.org n the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 25, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Jews around the world will begin Dietetics and founder of DiabetesEveryDay. Othe annual fast of Yom Kippur, ab- com. “It will also help to avoid alcohol or large staining from eating and drinking. “We de- amounts of caffeine, since they can induce dehy- vote an entire 24 to 26 hours to reflecting,” LEE. JINA CREDIT: dration. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink says Rabbi Sander Mussman, education di- clear fluids early and often the day before. Water rector emeritus for Congregation Beth Sha- is the best choice. For storing up on electrolytes, lom in Northbrook, Ill. “How can we do that? consume a variety of fruits and vegetables.” By not being concerned with how we look, Taub-Dix, noting that not everyone is crazy how we dress, or worrying about the food.” about plain water, suggests enhancing it with Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, author of Read It cut up fresh produce. “Watermelon and peaches Before You Eat It and co-author of Kosher By make the water taste delicious, and when you’re Design Lightens Up, believes, “We’re supposed done drinking, you have the fruit. Cucumber to feel the discomfort of our ancestors, of those is great during the meal, more refreshing, and that suffered back in the day. And also that there doesn’t take away flavors, very neutral.” are plenty of people that go hungry today.” But for many, the idea of the fast looms Meal preparation large and intimidating. Last year, the Jeru- How you eat the day before can affect how salem Post ran an article asserting that the easy the fast may be. “People are afraid of not emergency medical service organization Ma- having food,” Taub-Dix says. “Many people re- gen David Adom in Israel was on high alert ally overdo the night before because they’re not Fruits and vegetables. for the holiday, “with hundreds of medics going to eat all the day the next day, and when and paramedics—paid and volunteer – on Drink up Taub-Dix agrees. “A lot of people don’t re- evening comes they eat enough for three meals.” duty to treat people who feel unwell in syna- Invariably, Yom Kippur seems to be the hot- alize when you’re dehydrated you feel irritable, Frechman notes, “Under normal circum- gogues and elsewhere.” test day of the year. “Be sure to drink plenty of tired, lethargic—a feeling you don’t want, espe- stances, fasting for a day will not be harmful JNS.org consulted with several regis- water the day before, so that you are fully hy- cially if you’re sitting in temple,” she says. to one’s health. There are 3,500 calories in a tered dietitians and nutritionists on how to drated,” says Ruth Frechman, RD, a spokesper- “Avoid sweetened beverages like soda or pound. If the average intake is 2,000 calories a prepare for the Yom Kippur fast and how to son for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics juices, as they contain added sugars and empty day, fasting for a day will not even result in a loss get through the day the healthy way. Here is and author of The Food Is My Friend Diet. calories,” advises Toby Smithson, RD, CDE, a of one pound.” their advice: Continued on next page 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 IJewish Spirituality

Jewish spiritual direction: old and new By Linda Greene Fast, from previous page he Hasid sat as still as possible in the Directors for others. Afterwards, they initiated tor is there to provide a safe space, to witness and small plain space outside the rabbi’s Spiritual Direction ,practice and/or training accompany him on his journey. I like to think of Still, the last meal before the fast should be Tstudy with the other seekers. He had within Jewish ordination programs, or founded it as being a spiritual friend. The two typically carefully considered. “It is important to con- on his best collar and only suit. Nervously he non-affiliated Jewish Spiritual Direction train- meet monthly in person, by Skype or phone. The sume foods with protein as well as high fiber fingered the kvittle in his right pocket on which ing centers. receiver shares the stories in his life that need to foods to help you feel fuller for longer,” says he had had the village scribe write his question A good example of this evolution is Rabbi be shared. These stories could be about relation- Smithson. “The day before the fast, focus on for the rabbi. In his left pocket he could feel Howard Avrum Addison. He was educated at ships, work, self-esteem, and life purpose, what- nutrient-rich foods, those foods that are packed the unusual weight of the few coins he had put the Jewish Theological Seminary and was Abra- ever is of concern in the moment. The response with nutrition versus packed with calories.” Joy together to give the rabbi for this Yehudit, con- ham Joshua Heschel’s last student assistant. by the Spiritual Director can take the form of Dobost, PhD, RD, a nutrition spokesperson for sultation. He knew most of it would go in the Rabbi Addison now serves as the senior rabbi deep acknowledgment, reflective listening and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics adds, rabbi’s pushke, (charity box). He had pondered at Temple Sinai in Dresher, Pennsylvania. He questioning, joint silent contemplation, personal “It would be best to consume whole grains, and searched his soul for a long time before was introduced to Spiritual Direction through prayer or blessings, as well as an exploration of lean protein, and a vegetable and fruit source phrasing this question. He trusted absolutely Reverend Roy Oswalt of the Alban Institute. spiritual practices. for fiber to ensure adequate protein, complex that the rabbi would The Mashpia’s goal is not to offer solutions. carbohydrates, and fiber prior to fasting.” give him an exact Rather, the goal is to assist the Mushpa in notic- Good protein sources include things like and impeccable et- As ethnic ties among American Jews diminish — ing, addressing and resolving concerns on their lean meat, poultry, fish, beans—and servings zah, (solution). own, enriched by the spiritual support of the are smaller than you might think, “Three or In turn the rabbi with more non-Jewish parents, spouses, children, Director and by their own evolving spirituality. four ounces is adequate protein,” says Taub- had prepared all The gifts received from this engagement can Dix. “It looks like a deck of cards.” For carbohy- his life for these ex- friends and neighbors — American Judaism is be huge. They will vary according to what the drates, she says, “You want carbs that are going changes with his becoming, in broad terms, less ethnic and more individual was seeking. Will the gift be a sense to last in your system the longest – whole wheat community. The of being held by higher wisdom or by God? Will pasta, brown rice, quinoa. When you have a study of Torah, dav- religiously and spiritually oriented. it be increased access to one’s own intuition, or carb that is whole grain and has fiber, it takes vening, contempla- to guidance from God? Will the gift be clarity longer to break down, sustains you longer, as tion, humble self-examination and refinement In 2001, he went on to co-found Lev Shomea: of higher purpose and priorities… how to live opposed to something that’s just white.” of his middot, personal character traits, were Institute for the training of Spiritual Directors a righteous life? Will the gift be an awakened “Eating a lot of sweets may cause blood his daily routine. He would listen with every as- in the Jewish Tradition, under the auspices of sense of Holy presence in life, feeling whole sugars to rise and then crash, resulting in more pect of his being and perceive the complete Ne- the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center. Simi- and blessed? Will the person feel more deeply hunger,” Frechman observes. shama (soul) of the one before him. He would larly, one of his cofounder’s, Barbara Breitman, connected to Jewish heritage? Will the gift be sigh deeply with the weight of the responsibil- a psychotherapist, was the first Jewish student greater intimacy in relationships? The gifts will To fast or not to fast ity to deliver an answer with guidance from at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation be unique to each individual. Taub-Dix says, “When we talk about this God, not just from his own meager wisdom. founded in 1974,by Tilden Edwards, based on holiday in particular, we talk about reflecting This is what Spiritual Direction looked the Christian Comtemplative Tradition in 1998. Why spiritual direction now? and self examination, what your year has been like in the Hasidic community for hundreds Together Rabbi Addison and Breitman are the Why is Spiritual Direction experiencing a like. A good question to ask is, ‘Did I take care of years. Unlike our own communities, that editors of the book Jewish Spiritual Direction: revival at this time? Here is a quote from the of my body? Am I setting a good example for Jewish community was homogenous and had An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Con- Yedidya Center website: my family?’” unquestioning faith in God, and the insightful temporary resources. “Over the last ten years, Jewish spiritu- While eating and drinking properly the divine inspiration of the rebbe. Some contem- Other pioneers are Rabbi Amy Eilberg and ality has begun to move from the periph- day before can make the fast easier, Smithson porary American Jews question the nature of Dr. Linda Thal. They started their Morei Derek ery of the Jewish community’s concern notes, “A fast will be more difficult for people the traditional Jewish God. At the same time training through the Yedidya Center for Spiri- into the mainstream. This is reflected in a who have diabetes or hypoglycemia, and ac- they feel connection to something greater than tual Direction in 2002. Rabbi Eilberg was the recently (ed. note 2008) completed report, tually they should not fast. People who have themselves. Contemporary Jews live diverse first woman rabbi ordained by the Conserva- based on a national survey, by Professors medical conditions are exempt from fasting lives in diverse communities. They are served tive movement. She did her Spiritual Direction Steven M. Cohen and Lawrence Hoffman, as the purpose is not to make you ill.” Those by rabbis who wear many more hats than the training at the Shalem Institute. Dr. Thal, an who write: with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) need to rebbe in the shtetl: prayer leader, educator, so- educator, did her Spiritual Direction training at As ethnic ties among American Jews be especially careful, she says. “Hypoglycemia cial director, pastor, social worker, social action Fordham University. diminish — with more non-Jewish par- can lead to loss of consciousness, convulsions, leader, interfaith leader etc. In general, rabbis Rabbi Shohama Weiner founded the Aleph ents, spouses, children, friends and neigh- or seizures, which require medical emergency have not been exposed to Spiritual Direction program. She trained at the Academy for Jew- bors — American Judaism is becoming, treatment. Fasting for Yom Kippur should not by their institutions. That is until recently. The ish Religion, where she eventually became dean. in broad terms, less ethnic and more reli- cause a compromise in health.” Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2000 She is currently president emeritus at AJR, rab- giously and spiritually oriented. …Young “If there’s a medical condition, eating is a must,” and the Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal, in bi at Temple Beth El of City Island, and Rosh Jews are more spiritually inclined on every asserts Rabbi Mussman. “Life is the most impor- 2006, each instituted Spiritual Direction pro- Hashpa’ah, director of Spiritual Development available measure than their elders. The tant thing.” This also applies to pregnant women grams. Reconstructionist students are encour- for Aleph Ordination Programs. The distinguish- historic large gap in spiritual orientation and those who must eat food at regular times to aged to have Spiritual Directors (75% do) and ing factors in the Aleph program are the Hasidic between Jews and others is narrowing, es- maintain health, or to those who take medications Renewal students are required to have them. roots of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi z’l, pecially among younger adults, those 35 that need to be consumed with food. “They must There is elective training for Aleph students to Jewish mysticism, and an emphasis on Spiritual and under. (http://www.synagogue3000. do what is healthful for them, but at the same time train as Spiritual Directors. Direction as an addition to pastoral care. org/files/S3KReportHowSpiritual.pdf) be aware, reflect and go on from there.” How did this revived interest in regular The program is called Hashpa’ah from the Spiritual direction is a potent tool for Taub-Dix notes that fasting can be easier for one-on-one guidance of an individual on root shefa, in this case meaning abundance. The helping people explore and deepen the some than for others, no matter the foods they their personal spiritual path come about? director is called the Mashpia, the giver. The di- spiritual dimension of their lives.” eat beforehand. “There are people who are just What does Jewish Spiritual Direction look rectee or seeker is called the Mushpa, the receiver. I I have observed in myself an increased need for able to put food out of their minds and not think like today? Why is it relevant now? am now in the three-year training with Aleph Al- spiritual nourishment over the last 20 years. I love about it as much, which is not an easy thing to liance for Jewish Renewal to certify as a Mashpiah. attending services and Torah study. I delight in life do. Tell yourself you ate yesterday.” Frechman The evolution of contemporary cycle and community celebrations. I find mean- adds, “Yom Kippur is a special spiritual day. Spiritual direction today ing in observing the holiday cycle. I have gone on Dedicating the day to prayer and reflection and Jewish direction For most of the twentieth century Spiritual So, what is contemporary Spiritual Direc- to pursue choir participation, meditation, Kab- not thinking about the physical body may help.” Direction had been practiced among Chris- tion? It is an on going relationship that provides balah studies, Mussar, Rabbi Shefa Gold’s Chant “My fondest memories as a kid of Yom Kip- tians. The earliest Jewish participants in Spiri- the opportunity for the Mushpa, the seeker, to Leadership, and now, Spiritual Direction. These pur and fasting are the time my family sat to- tual Direction were rabbis, Jewish teachers, and explore her life in relationship to whatever she have led me to increased appreciation of all my gether and played games and told stories —we therapists seeking personal spiritual support. considers beyond herself : God, Universal Ener- traditional practices, a deepening of my sense of just did things together,” Taub-Dix says. “That’s As there was no practice of Spiritual Direction gy, Gaia, the Mystery etc. Is the seeker interested connection with God and Jewish tradition, and something to be cherished. Food is a thread available in progressive Judaism, they sought in exploring her doubts, in raising her insight, an overall enhancement of my sense of well be- that holds us all together. During this holiday, counsel with Christian colleagues. The Jewish in cultivating more awareness of Spirit in her ing. I invite you to consider your own needs and sitting in temple, being with family, that’s what professionals found profound value in the re- life? Is she yearning for guidance from or inti- interests in spiritual nourishment, how you could you can take in as food.” n lationship. Eventually some moved on to train macy with the Divine? pursue them and whether Spiritual Direction in the Christian programs to become Spiritual The seeker sets the goals. The Spiritual Direc- might have a role to play in your life. n

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 15 IYouth Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Announcing Hebrew Day School’s new staff Hadar Dohn, special to WJN ebrew Day School of Ann Arbor degree in psychology. She has a rich expe- Beethoven is please to announce its new ad- rience working with children and teaching Hditions to the faculty and staff for Hebrew and Judaic studies in both formal the 2014–15 school year. Joining the already and informal settings. Statman moved to Festival with stellar team, the following individuals are Ann Arbor from Israel two years ago. She is sure to enhance and promote the outstand- married to Yaakov, a doctoral student, and is ing programming at the school. the mother of two children. AWARD-WINNING Rachel Wall is HDS’s new office manager. Sara Goldshlack is new to Ann Arbor, but She had spent the summer in the office get- not to Michigan. Goldshlack and her hus- ting acquainted band are excited to return to their home state André Watts with the school, of Michigan, after spending a decade away. and looked for- Goldshlack is HDS’s new resource coordi- ward to the day nator. She holds a when the students master’s degree in Saturday, September 13 entered the school special education 8:00 p.m. on September 2. and has taught Originally from for eight years, Hill Auditorium California, Wall most recently in Arie Lipsky, conductor attended North- a special educa- western University tion program at where she studied Congregation Sponsored by the UM Centers Rachel Wall human develop- Beth Chaim in of Excellence: Brehm, Frankel ment and psychological services with a Princeton Junc- Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Cancer minor in psychology. She was involved in a tion, New Jersey. & Transplant Centers variety of social services work, including in Sara Goldshlack Goldshlack’s role affordable housing on Chicago’s South Side at Hebrew Day School is to coordinate the and advocacy for and with adults with dis- learning services for all the students. Using the With support from: abilities. Wall teaches Hebrew School and Response to Intervention (RTI) model, Gold- coaches adults with disabilities. She is mar- shlack works with students and teachers. (734) 994-4801 • a2so.com ried to Logan, a doctoral student at U- M. Liz Wierba is HDS’s new consulting psy- “I‘m looking forward to meeting everyone chologist. She is a limited-licensed psycho- individually,” Wall says, so please stop by the therapist practicing in the State of Michigan. day school office. Her approach is focused on developmental Zehava Bookh is HDS’s new upper readiness and individual strengths of each grades’ Hebrew and Judaic studies teacher. child. Wierba received specialized training Teaching both the for educational settings, child psychotherapy, combined third/ parental guidance and testing. Ann Arbor’s fourth grade class, University Center for the Child and Family as well as the fifth (UCCF) and St. Joseph Mercy Behavioral grade, she brings Health Services, and Battle Creek’s Venture her extensive Behavioral Health, are among the sites where teaching experi- she received clinical training in child and ad- ence to her stu- olescent therapy and evaluation. Prior to her dents. Bookh holds work as a clinician, a master’s degree Wierba completed in education with a doctorate in Or- a specialization in ganizational Psy- mathematics and chology (1998), Zehava Bookh computers. She and a post-doctor- has taught middle and high school in Israel al fellowship from and in the Ukraine. Bookh explains, “In my the School of In- work as a teacher I approach each of my stu- formation (2002), dents with understanding, respect the stu- both at U-M. Wi- dent’s right to be different, and make sure erba completed to provide all students with the necessary a post-doctoral knowledge and skills appropriate for their respecialization Liz Wierba ability. I like when children ask questions, in clinical psy- when they are curious to know, to under- chology from Fielding Graduate University stand, to write their own story or explana- (2013). She has served as a faculty member tion.” Bookh moved to Ann Arbor from at U-M teaching organizational and clinical Israel a year ago and is excited to be a part psychology for 13 years. In addition, Wierba of the HDS community. enjoys volunteering for several local non- Yael Statman joins the Hebrew and Juda- profit organizations, including the Jewish ic studies faculty as the assistant in the first/ Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. second grade mul- She currently also works with children and tiage classroom. A adults at Huron Valley Consultation Center A MichigAn Mondays@7PM seP tember–december 2014 familiar presence in Ann Arbor. ExclusivE! at school, Statman The 2014-15 school year brings exciting had worked as a changes to Hebrew Day School of Ann Ar- Presented with suPPort From substitute teacher bor. From new staff members to multiage at HDS. In addi- classrooms, the school continues to grow and Visit michtheater.org/PoLish-ciNema for detaiLs aNd tickets. tion to teaching at develop its excellent practices. If you would HDS, she teaches like to learn more about HDS, email Ali Re- Ann Arbor’s downtown center at the University of ingold at [email protected] to schedule a for fine film & performing Arts Michigan. Statman personal tour, or call 971-4633. n 603 e. liberty • 734-668-time • michtheater.org Yael Statman holds a master’s 16 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 SEP Kids helping kids – tikkun olam 14 Mimi Weisberg, special to the WJN eaching kids the value of tikkun olam event will teach the kids that even though they and finding meaningful volunteer are young, their sheer numbers can make a big Topportunities is a difficult task. Car- difference when they work together. Commit- rie Bank, an Ann Arbor mother of three, has tee member Sarah Zagar says, “We hope that struggled with this for years. “I would search our kids learn the responsibility to take care of for volunteer activities for my kids, but I al- others, and that doing this type of project as ways had a hard time finding ways for them a community makes it fun. We want them to to make a difference with their own hands. see the amount of food they pick and under- I want my kids to understand they have the stand that we’re giving it to hungry people.” power to help others even though they’re The winter event will be “Canvas for Kids.” children. I want them to feel responsible for At this event, children will decorate stretched the people in their own backyard.” canvases, which will then be donated to Mott Bank proposed her idea of “Kids Help- Children’s Hospital. These works of art will add ing Kids” to the Ann Arbor Jewish Federa- color to the hospital’s hallways, helping kids re- tion Family Salon Committee—and won a alize they can brighten up someone’s day. $5,000 grant to put her plan into action. The The last event is scheduled for summer Jewish Federation’s Impact Fund was created 2015. This will be a Gratitude Party for all to stimulate innovative and creative pro- Kids Helping Kids participants, along with gramming for the Ann Arbor Community. new families who are interested in partici- $40,000 is awarded each year. pating the following year. The wrap-up par- The Family Salon grant will support a se- ty will take place at Independence Lake with ries of free events that provide meaningful tasty food, drinks, playtime, and pats on the volunteer activities for kids and their fami- back. This event will recognize outstanding Itzhak Perlman lies, and is co-sponsored by the Jewish Fed- efforts and provide follow-up on the people eration and the Jewish Community Center who were directly impacted by the service. of Greater Ann Arbor. “Closing the loop is very important to driv- violin The first event in the series is “Back- ing home the lessons we want to teach,” says packtacular.” Kids will collect, organize, and committee member Robyn Schmier. John Root, piano donate school supplies to underprivileged Each event is designed to build a strong sense Sunday, September 14, 6 pm [NOTE START TIME] children. The event will also includes a free of Jewish community in Ann Arbor, while also pizza dinner and craft. “It’s important that teaching children about the value of helping Hill Auditorium the events are free,” says Bank, “and that they others. As Bank says, “We want our kids to see focus on an act of community service. I want the need in our community, we want to show Beloved for his charm as well as his talent, Itzhak Perlman is our kids to do something meaningful—and them that they can solve problems, and we want treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond take away a lesson of tikkun olam. But I also them to appreciate their own good fortune.” know that kids are kids and we need to show The Kids Helping Kids series is being pro- not only to his remarkable artistry but also to his irrepressible them some fun too.” duced by a small team and they would appreci- joy for making music. Born in Israel in 1945, Perlman came In the fall, the second event in the series ate help from other interested parents. 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Under Muslim-Jewish hashtag, sharing a message of people over politics By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies. To time?” or “Is your dad a terrorist—how does mutual friends two years ago and were among other’s rich culture as a benefit, not an obstacle. some, it’s just a hashtag. To others, it’s your mom deal with that?” the many to post a photo with #JewsAndArab- When Eftekhar and Wettenstein posted a #a way of life. Maggie Amin said she would stand up for sRefuseToBeEnemies. photo, however, hateful comments came in When Israeli Abraham Gutman and Syrian her parents, telling peers that her parents not Martin told JNS.org that he and his partner from every direction. Eftekhar said Muslims Dania Darwish, students at Hunter College in only didn’t fight, but were deeply in love. If they have often joked that they are “the representa- from Arab countries accused her of overstep- New York City, recently posted a photo of them- discussed the Middle East at the dinner table, tion of peace in the Middle East.” ping her bounds, being that she is of Persian selves holding signs with the above hashtag on they’d usually agree—and their debates were The couple’s mixed background has never and not technically Arab origin. Others called

Facebook, they didn’t know it would create a CREDIT: PROVIDED PHOTO. proved to be an ob- them names, and made accusations she is con- worldwide sensation. stacle. If anything, fident they only felt comfortable expressing “We are not politicians, not PR people,” it has opened their from behind their computer screens, rather Gutman told JNS.org. “We are students. We eyes to a new real- than face to face. know a hashtag won’t solve this long conflict, ity. Martin, for ex- These comments, she said, give her post- but we wanted to be part of the solution and ample, was raised ing—and the #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEn- not part of the problem.” culturally Jewish emies hashtag—greater importance. But since the hashtag campaign started, and during college “Sometimes it is hard for others to put dozens of others have posted similar photos in became a more themselves in someone else’s shoes or to see the an attempt to demonstrate that people of dif- active supporter world through someone else’s eyes,” said Eft- ferent backgrounds, religions, and countries of of the state of Is- ekhar. “I think this is a very dangerous thing. origin can be friends, lovers, and even spouses. rael. Since meeting Underneath these stereotypes, which we have “This is about people,” said Gutman. Almaani, he said, placed on each other, we are the same. We are People such as Sara and Maggie Amin, sis- “I am not on one all human. … I hope our generation will be ters born to an Egyptian Muslim father and a side or the other. I more open-minded and spread this message.” Jewish American mother. Their parents have see both sides a lot Sara Amin hopes so, too. She said watch- been married for 39 years. clearer.” ing her Facebook feed—she works at a Jewish Growing up, the Amins said they didn’t Almaani said federation—has been “interesting.” Her Jewish think anything of their mixed origins. Mom his decision to date friends are reporting one side of the story, her cooked matzo ball soup and grandma would Martin was met Palestinian and Egyptian friends another. come in the summer to make homemade Syrian Dania Darwish (left) and Israeli Abraham Gutman, pictured, with some resis- “It’s like a seesaw. You keep getting yanked falafel and other Middle Eastern cuisine. In started the hashtag campaign #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies. tance by his par- back and forth. You feel everyone wants what is Rockville, Md., they attended a school that ents. His mother best for themselves. But what about what’s best catered to children of foreign diplomats—her no different than any other married couple’s. had a hard time accepting his homosexuality for the whole?” she said, adding, “I think the parents were not diplomats—and hence had The girls used to travel to Egypt regularly and his choice to date someone of a different hashtag #JewsAndArabsRefuseToBeEnemies friends of every religion and culture. when they were younger, though in recent years background. His father, he said, “is pretty con- is saying we have a choice of how to live our “We had one friend whose father was Hun- and since the passing of their grandmother, the servative and he has had to alter some of his lives, how to treat others, whether to embrace garian and mom Filipino. Another friend was family has been more hesitant. Sara Amin re- perspectives.” others or not.” Greek,” recalled Sara Amin, her sister noting called that the visits required more-than-aver- “A product of the media mainly, it seems Gutman, the hashtag’s co-creator, stressed that at one point there were 92 nations repre- age planning. Their parents had to bring their you always have to marginalize people, paint social media’s upside and downside. sented at her high school. marriage license, for example, to prove they someone as the bad guy or good guy,” said “Social media is a great tool for social good,” But when Maggie Amin left for Pennsylva- were a couple, and the group would be stopped Martin. “But there are two sides and people he said. “But it also makes us use harsh words, nia State University at 18, she encountered for at border control for questioning. Authorities from different backgrounds can get along, get in arguments—quick, fast, short, and bold. the first time people who were “taken aback” by could not understand what this Egyptian man work together, be as successful and happy as That’s not productive. #JewsAndArabsRefuse- her background. was doing with three “white women.” other friends or couples that are from the same ToBeEnemies says, ‘Let’s be respectful and have “I used to call my parents crying because “It was frustrating sometimes,” said Maggie background.” a conversation.’” n I was so angry,” said Maggie Amin, recalling Amin, “but nothing we couldn’t overcome.” Dr. Sahar Eftekhar, an Iranian Muslim dat- Maayan Jaffe is a freelance writer in Overland the hateful taunts and questions her peers im- Salem Almaani, 26, of Jordan, and Matt ing Jewish American Zachary Wettenstein, ex- Park, Kan. Reach her at maayanjaffe@icloud. parted. She said students would say, “How is Martin, 32, of California, live together in pressed similar sentiments. She said the couple com or follow her on Twitter, @MaayanJaffe. that possible?” or “Do your parents fight all the Brooklyn, N.Y. The gay couple met through celebrates each other’s holidays and sees each Op Ed: Palestinian terror: genocide by another name? By Stephen M. Flatow/JNS.org t’s time to say the G-word out loud. Pales- more I have thought about it, the more I have for American humanitarian aid to survivors tinian terrorism is not just another form come to realize that, sadly, we have everything of the Turks’ genocide of the Armenians. He Iof violence. It’s genocide by another name. in common. All three of us have experienced spoke, too, about the Obama administration’s A word such as “genocide” should never not only the consequences of genocide itself, refusal to permit the rug to be seen in public, be used lightly. If it is to have any meaning, it but also the added tragedy of politics prevent- evidently for fear of offending Turkey, which dare not be flung about just to make some po- ing a response to genocide. to this day denies that it committed genocide. litical point or to award victim status to some Jacqueline Murekatete spoke at the Wyman And I, too, spoke about a genocide that is aggrieved party that has suffered far less than conference about how her family was brutally politically uncomfortable to acknowledge: the mass murder. slaughtered by the Hutu mass murderers in genocide that Palestinian terrorists have been At the same time, we have to be willing to Rwanda in 1994, about her narrow escape trying to carry out since the early 1900s. use the G-word when it applies—even if doing from that fate, and about the Clinton admin- It’s uncomfortable to acknowledge because CREDIT: COURTESY OF STEPHEN M. FLATOW. OF STEPHEN M. COURTESY CREDIT: so is politically inconvenient or unpopular. istration’s decision not to intervene. A few it flies in the face of everything that the pun- I recently spoke at the 11th National Con- days after her address, the New York Times dits and the State Department and the United ference of the David S. Wyman Institute for reported that the Obama administration is re- Nations constantly claim—that the Palestin- Holocaust Studies. It was the first time I have fusing to declassify 100 internal White House ians have become moderate, that there is vio- ever addressed such an event. I was one of the cables from 1994 that reveal what U.S. policy- lence “by both sides,” and that enough Israeli Alisa Flatow speakers in a session involving individuals con- makers were discussing about Rwanda as the concessions will produce peace. Israeli control. She never made it because a nected to genocides other than the Holocaust. genocide was taking place. Those policymak- But the truth is that when genocide is in- young Palestinian terrorist, recruited by the There we were: a survivor of the Rwandan ers included senior Clinton officials who are volved, no amount of concessions will make group Islamic Jihad, rammed her bus with his genocide, a son of victims of the Armenian now senior Obama officials, such as National any difference. explosives laden van and detonated a massive genocide, and me, the father of a victim of Security Adviser Susan Rice. On April 9, 1995, my daughter Alisa, a explosion. Alisa was one of eight people mur- Palestinian terrorism. At first glance, it must Dr. Hagop Deranian spoke about the or- 20 year-old junior at Brandeis University, dered in that attack. have seemed to some in the audience that the nate rug woven by Armenian orphans in 1925 boarded a bus that would take her to a sea- three of us had nothing in common. But the and given to the White House in appreciation side resort in Gush Katif, a region then under Continued on next page 18 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 Pro-Israel Muslims seek alternative to radical Islam as a means for peace By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org ews around the world were inspired last Dr. Zuhdi Jasser—founder and president the U.S. and begin a fight against radical Islam. bers to the synagogues and churches in the month when Arab-Israeli teenager Mo- of the American Islamic Forum for Democ- Recently, he founded the International Center Muslim world—there, these places are being Jhammad Zoabi cloaked himself in an racy (AIFD), which works to provide a plat- for Countering Radicalism (IC4CR.org). He destroyed,” said Hamid, who noted that anti- Israeli flag and spoke into a bedroom video form for Muslim Americans who advocate told JNS.org he believes radicalism needs to be Semitism in the Arab world has been on the camera, “I am an Israeli and will remain an for liberty, freedom, and fought on multiple fronts. rise over the past decade. Jasser suggested that Israeli. Israel will remain a Jewish and a demo- the separation of mosque First, he said, more anti-Semitism might be as high as 90 percent cratic country.” and state—expressed simi- accessible modern and among Arab nations. What few realized is that within days af- lar sentiments. AIFD has peaceful interpretations A recent Pew Research Center study of ter the video went viral, Israeli police arrested brought together a group of the Quran are needed. Muslim world perceptions of Hamas found three men in his own family for plotting to of dozens of U.S. Islamic Next, accurate informa- that support for the terrorist organization in cause him harm in retaliation for the piece. His groups to the form the tion is required; hate, said general was on the decline. But Jasser said the cousin, Arab Knesset member Hanin Zoabi, American Islamic Lead- Hamid, is often based on study should be taken with a grain of salt. called her young cousin “a sleazy, mixed-up kid ership Coalition. To be a misinformation that is be- “This is no silver lining unless we find an al- who has identity issues.” member, agencies have to ing taught Islamic schools ternative to Hamas—not just we [as] Muslims, Still, more voices like the young Zoabi’s have sign on to a list of 17 prin- and mosques. but the West. President [Barack] Obama has emerged in the month since the kidnapping ciples. The last of the prin- Additionally, Hamid been missing in action, and if a vacuum is cre- of three Israeli teens and the weeks since the ciples is recognition of the said, the world should use ated it will be filled with Arabism or Islamism,” launch of Operation Protective Edge. Young state of Israel. behavior modification said Jasser. Bissan Salman, an Israeli Arab from Ramla, “I don’t believe Israel is a techniques, like having “This is the beginning of change, but Arabs blogged on July 23 that she refuses to choose religious issue for Muslims,” “more negative reinforce- that think like I do, they are very few,” Hamid between her Arab and Israeli friends. Jasser told JNS.org. “Hamas ments to stop them from saod. “That does not mean these views could “My tears choose the side of peace,” she and other radical Islamic doing terror acts.” not one day dominate, but they need to be em- wrote. “We are tired to hear about more killings. groups have propagandized Tawfik Hamid Terrorist organizations powered.” We are tired to run every time we the sirens. … the issues for decades and the latest conflict deprive their followers of anything beautiful, Hamid’s www.facebook.com/Modern- Don’t judge, pray. Pray for this to be over.” demonstrates that. It is constant warmongering. such as color, art, music, fashion, etc. Over QuranInterpretation webpage has 2 million But as the operation wages on and the rock- Hamas creates, starts these wars, commits acts of time, Hamid explained, the followers become “likes.” He surmises that 10 years ago, that ets continue to plummet on the state of Israel, terror, and then uses the war as a platform to say unable to appreciate beauty, and this makes number would have been only 200. these young voices are lost. But there is another all its grievances are Israel’s fault.” them more receptive to “extremely ugly things.” “If we can support this momentum, it can voice, a growing one, that is bubbling above the Jasser said that while he hopes Israel deals a “It is like if someone destroys the recep- change,” he said. surface. That voice has little to do with Israel heavy blow to Hamas, he does not believe the tors on their tongue, they cannot distinguish For now, though, Operation Protective and everything to do with fighting Hamas. It war will have any long-term impact because between good and bad tasting things,” said Ha- Edge continues, and in the end, Israelis and is the voice of Arabs—Muslims, really—calling the war is not about Israel, but rather “about mid. “This is what happens. We need to rein- Palestinians, are likely both to lose, said Ahmed. on their peers to fight the inexorable advance Hamas and their corrupt ideology.” troduce the beauty.” “Israel is fighting an impossible battle, on of political Islamism over Islam. “You can compare it to drug addiction, Ahmed, Hamid, and Jasser said they are one front with nihilist political Islamists who Dr. Qanta Ahmed, author of Land of Invis- which leads to violence,” he said. “Well, if you frustrated by the international media, which willingly lead their populations to slaughter ible Women: A Female Doctor’s Journey in the say the problem is the violence and you stop offers sensational sound bites and ignores the in the interest of religionized war for fiction- Saudi Kingdom, told JNS.org while the media the violence, it won’t work. It is the drug addic- full picture. alized spiritual gain rather than true political focuses on the war in Israel, similar wars are be- tion that leads to the violence. We believe the “Many people look at what is happening in solution,” she said. “An on another front, wag- ing waged across the world. Islamism, she said, gateway drug here is political Islam.” Gaza as if Israel is the aggressor. But when you ing other battles with an international media is the driving force between Islamic State of Jasser’s group tries to stay quiet on the Is- think deeply, Egypt offered a cease-fire and Is- reflecting an increasingly ignored and biased Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) and Iraqi govern- raeli-Palestinian conflict because he does not rael immediately accepted it. It was supposed public opinion.” ment forces, between the Pakistani Taliban and want to feed the international belief system to start on July 5 at 9 a.m. Hamas refused the Ahmed added, “The sooner media com- the Pakistani Army, the Afghan Taliban and that if that crisis was solved, it would be the so- cease-fire. The full responsibility for any kill- mentary can be broadened to explain politi- would-be Afghan democratic leaders, Nigeria’s lution to global terrorism. ings after July 5 lies with Hamas,” Hamid said. cal Islamism, diplomatic and political powers Boko Haram Islamists and the Nigerian gov- “As a Syrian, I can tell you, nothing is fur- He added that Hamas accuses Israel of eth- globally can begin to plan the true long-term ernment, and between Jama’at Al-Nursa rebels ther from the truth. [Syrian President] Bashar nic cleansing of Muslims, and the U.S. of being freedom of the Palestinians… a lasting libera- and the Syrian regime. al-Assad displaced and killed hundreds of anti-Islam. But he said what is not reported is tion from the stranglehold of Hamas’s political “Muslim militaries are not held to global thousands of people and Israel had nothing to the number of mosques that exist in both Israel Islamism.” n condemnation in the way the Israel Defense do with it,” he said. and America. Maayan Jaffe is a freelance writer in Overland Forces must face—despite their targeted at- Tawfik Hamid is a former member of the “If this was the case, if they were anti-Islam, Park, Kan. Reach her at maayanjaffe@icloud. tacks, pre-strike warning and efforts to contain Jamal Islamiyah terrorist organization. Thirty why would they allow these mosques and Is- com, or follow her on Twitter, @MaayanJaffe. civilian deaths,” said Ahmed. years ago, he broke from its grip to move to lamic schools to be built? Compare the num-

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They were eight of the thousands of Jews machine-guns a crowd, non-Jews die, too. If they were just against “Israelis,” the Pal- The international legal definition of the who have been murdered by Palestinian ter- And not every victim of Palestinian terrorism estinian Authority’s newspapers and radio crime of genocide is found in Articles II and rorists in Turkish-ruled Palestine, in British- has been an Israeli. Alisa wasn’t. The terror- and television shows would be inciting Pal- III of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention ruled Palestine, and in Israel over the course ists don’t know, in advance, the nationality of estinians to hate Israeli Arabs with the same and Punishment of Genocide: “Acts commit- of the past century. each of their intended victims. vehemence that they hate Israeli Jews. They ted with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, What was the motive of these Palestinian But we do know who they are trying to kill. would be accusing Israeli Arabs of being evil a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.” attackers? The answer to this question is cru- And we know it for one simple, harsh reason and Nazi-like. Their political cartoons against That is what they have been doing, whether cial. Motives matter. They matter very much. that no pundit or State Department official the “occupation” would be showing Israeli with knives and bombs, airplane hijackings and Because if the Palestinians’ motive is simply to ever acknowledges: Palestinian terrorists nev- Arabs as monstrous occupiers. Instead, their suicide bombers, or kidnap-murders of hitch- secure some territory—and then live in peace er try to murder Israeli Arabs. cartoons show “occupiers” with huge hooked hikers. It’s an inconvenient truth. It doesn’t suit next to Israel—then much of the world can Think about that. Israeli Arabs are Israeli noses, side curls, beards, and yarmulkes. most political agendas. But it’s the reality. see some justification in their violence. citizens. Indeed, we are constantly told that Palestinian terrorists don’t plant bombs in It’s time to acknowledge the nature of what But if the Palestinians’ motive is simply to they are, overwhelmingly, completely loyal to supermarkets in Israeli Arab neighborhoods. Palestinian terrorists have been doing to the kill Jews, then their action is genocide. Noth- the State of Israel. So if that is the case, why They don’t machine-gun bus passengers in Jews for more than a century—and about what ing can justify that, and no surrender of terri- don’t Palestinian terrorists ever attack them? If Israeli Arab towns. They don’t kidnap Israeli they have now done to three Jewish teenagers. tory will ever put an end to it. the Palestinians’ grievance is against the policies Arab teenagers from hitchhiking posts and It’s not politics, it’s not policies. It’s genocide. n Obviously not everyone who has been of the State of Israel—and not against Jews— murder them. Stephen M. Flatow, a New Jersey attorney, is harmed in Palestinian attacks has been Jew- then they should be attacking Israeli Arabs just The reason is simple, and there is no other rea- the father of Alisa Flatow, who was murdered ish. When a terrorist blows up a plane or as they attack Israeli Jews. But they don’t. sonable explanation: their goal is to murder Jews. by Palestinian terrorists in 1995.

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Defying European anti-Semitism, Hungarian camp points to renewal of Jewish life By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org he 70-year-old, post-Holocaust ta- be proud of their religion and to shape their and teach there are from Europe. When the boo of expressing anti-Semitic views communities. camp was launched 25 years ago, staffers Tstarted to break down over the last Camp Szarvas, an international Jewish came mostly from Israel, and some came ZOLTAN SZABO ZOLTAN

several years in Hungary, where 100,000 summer camp funded by the American Jew- from the U.S. Jews live among a population of 1 million. ish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and “It’s a renewal of Jewish life, where Eu-

Stoked by the rise of the neo-Nazi political the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, is com- ropeans are engaged in Jewish culture and CREDIT: party Jobbik, that flame has been fueled to pleting its 25th summer this month. Those thinking,” Ornique told JNS.org. “Local greater heights during the latest conflict be- involved say that despite the increase in Eu- people have the right tools to lead—this is a tween Israel and Hamas. ropean anti-Semitism, there is a continuing remarkable outcome.” But roughly 100 miles from Budapest, and remarkable resurgence of Jewish life in Each summer, between 1,200 and 1,600 on a 17-acre patch of land between a for- the area—and much of it starts at Camp children between the ages of 6 and 18 attend est and a lake in rural Hungary, lies a camp Szarvas. Camp Szarvas. Youths from two or three that for 25 years has given young Jews from “Young people, former campers, they countries participated when the camp was central and eastern Europe the strength to are becoming rabbis and counselors and founded, said the current director, Alexan- community der “Sasha” Friedman. Today, children come professionals,” from 26 countries (including the U.S. and Painting at Camp Szarvas in Hungary in 2011 said Diego Or- Israel) to learn about each other, to engage nique, director with what it means to be Jewish around the come together to form a family. Campers of JDC Europe. world, and to express their Jewish identity that come from non-structured communi- ZOLTAN SZABO ZOLTAN “Here campers through words, song, and dance. Every day ties see hope in a Jewish future. Others build learn more, en- is a life-changing experience, many of the their Jewish future as a result of the summer CREDIT: gage more, lead campers say. at Szarvas. more.” Friedman, who was a Szarvas camper and “There is a good chance you will find Ornique, who counselor, said the summer experience has a rip- someone who will be your partner for life has been work- ple effect. When campers return to their home- here,” Friedman told JNS.org. “We have had ing in the field towns, they teach their families and friends many Szarvas weddings. Just last year, a wed- for the past 11 about Judaism and encourage community ding took place on the camp grounds. The years, said the growth. New synagogues, JCCs, and cultural campers met at camp, were counselors to- testament to the centers are being built, usually with the support gether, and 10 years later got married here. camp’s success of current and former Szarvas campers. Their journey started here.” is that today the “They are proud Jews,” Friedman said. In recent years, Szarvas has served as a majority of the A hallmark of the camp is its pluralistic model for similar camps. According to Fried- people who work perspective. Jews from all denominations Prayer services at Camp Szarvas in Hungary in July 2011. Continued on next page

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20 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 Exodus to Egypt: 100 years since Turkish expulsion of the Jews CONTRACTING, INC. By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org his year marks the 100th anniver- into Turkish labor brigades, where they paved small unit known as the Zion Mule Corps, sary of the expulsion of thousands of roads and worked in stone quarries without then expanded it into the Jewish Legion, con- TJews from Turkish-ruled Palestine to pay, barely subsisting on meager food ra- sisting of five full battalions. It was the first Egypt, in a dramatic reversal of the historic tions. Zionist political parties were outlawed Jewish army in nearly 2,000 years. The legion exodus from the Land of the Pharaohs to the and newspapers were shut down. When Da- played an important role in the battles that Land of Israel. But from that tragic episode vid Ben-Gurion—who would later become brought about the liberation of Palestine in 1914 would emerge a Jewish fighting force Israel’s first prime minis- that would help liberate the Holy Land from ter—protested these mea- the Turks. sures, he too was deported Turkey entered World War One in Octo- to Egypt. ber 1914, joining Germany in its fight against With thousands of Russia, England, and France. In Turkey’s eyes, Palestine’s Jewish farm- all Russian citizens, including the many Rus- ers trapped in Egypt, their VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. sian-born Jews living in Palestine, were now crops back home withered enemy nationals. Fueled by wartime hysteria on the vine. To make mat- and Muslim religious sentiment, the Turkish ters worse, wartime naval

authorities in the Holy Land turned against blockades prevented the WORK ORLD’S the country’s foreign-born Jews. On Dec. 17, importation of many foods. THE W the Turkish governor of Jaffa, Beha A-Din, As a result, from 1915-1916, ordered the mass expulsion of the 6,000 Rus- thousands of Jews in Pales- sian-born Jewish residents of that city. tine died of starvation or CREDIT: Over the course of the next three months, diseases aggravated by the thousands more Russian-born Jews were ex- lack of food. pelled from Palestine or fled just ahead of the Henry Morgenthau, Sr., deportations. By the spring of 1915, more America’s ambassador to than 11,000 Russian Jewish exiles were living Turkey, played a critical role in British-occupied Egypt. in rescuing Palestine Jewry Yaakov and Frieda Brodetzky were among from utter devastation. He the deportees. “My parents were newlyweds persuaded President Wood- U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Henry Morgenthau, Sr. pictured in when the expulsion was ordered,” Moshe row Wilson to let U.S. ships Turkish-ruled Palestine. Brodetzky, 88, of Los Angeles, told JNS.org. bring food and medicine to “They spent their ‘honeymoon’—and the the Palestine Jewish community, even though from the Turks in 1918. next three years—in exile in Egypt.” that technically meant providing supplies to a Jabotinsky served as a lieutenant in the With generous support from the Egyptian country with which the U.S. was at war. Jewish Legion. Other legionnaires included Jewish community, the exiled family built a By contrast, his son, Treasury Secretary David Ben-Gurion; future prime minister new life for itself in the Mafruza and Gabbari Henry Morgenthau, Jr., was unsuccessful in Levi Eshkol; Zionist leader Berl Katznelson; refugee camps near Alexandria. “My father his attempt, 25 years later, to convince Presi- and future Jerusalem mayor Gershon Agron. earned a living by becoming a teacher in a dent Franklin D. Roosevelt to permit food Jewish Legion members took part in the Talmud Torah that the refugees established shipments to Jews who were starving in the defense of Jerusalem against Arab rioters in for their children,” Brodetzky noted. Warsaw Ghetto and elsewhere in Nazi-occu- 1920. After the British disbanded the legion, Meanwhile, back in Turkish Palestine, the pied Europe. The Roosevelt administration some of its veterans joined up with the Jewish rest of the local Jewish community struggled said it could not permit shipping supplies to a underground militias that ultimately fought to survive. Some, including two of Frieda’s country with which the U.S. was at war. for the creation of Israel. brothers went into hiding to avoid being In a remarkable historical twist, the Jew- The Brodetzky family, for its part, in the inducted into the Turkish army, where anti- ish refugee camps in Egypt became the birth- 1920s lived in Michigan City (Indiana), Chi- Jewish discrimination was rife. Others, such place of a Jewish armed force that would help cago, and Brooklyn, where young Moshe be- as future Israel prime minister Moshe Sher- take back the Land of Israel from the Turks. came active in Hashomer Hadati, the youth tok (Sharett), sought to ingratiate themselves Advocates of the creation of a modern-day wing of the Mizrachi movement (today with the authorities by volunteering to serve Jewish army found large numbers of eager known as the Religious Zionists of America). in the armed forces. volunteers among those exiled. The family returned to British Palestine in Frieda’s father devised a unique way to These recruiting efforts were spearheaded 1934, and Moshe later served with the Irgun elude the Turkish censors and communi- by Russian Zionist leader Vladimir Ze’ev Ja- Zvai Leumi, headed by Menachem Begin, in cate with his exiled daughter. “He would botinsky, war hero and Zionist pioneer Yosef Israel’s 1948 War of Independence. write a message on the inside of a bandage, Trumpeldor, and a fervent Christian Zion- It was historical irony, twice over: the first which would be wrapped around the arm of ist, the famous British lion-hunter Col. John generation of Jews exiled to Egypt had helped someone who was traveling from Jerusalem Henry Patterson. The latter personally signed bring about the liberation of Palestine from to Egypt,” Moshe Brodetzky explained. “My up the first 500 volunteers in the Gabbari the Turks, and the second generation played mother saved those bandages for the rest of camp. “Even many years later, my father still its own part in freeing the Land of Israel from her life. When she passed away more than a vividly recalled, and told me about, the stir- the British three decades later. n half-century later, we found some of them ring speeches that Jabotinsky gave, to inspire Dr. Rafael Medoff is director of The David S. among her treasured possessions.” the refugees to sign up,” Brodetzky recalled. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies (www. A number of Palestine’s Jews were forced The British agreed to create a relatively WymanInstitute.org). Hungarian camp, continued from previous page man, there are now six other Jewish immer- Martin Levi is a Szarvas alum who now former campers can look forward to another sion camps across central and eastern Europe, heads JDC youth programming in Latvia. He quarter-century of success. all of which use the Szarvas methodology. told JNS.org that while the recent surge in “Today’s campers will take over at some The camp also has a Zionist agenda, pro- European anti-Semitism has struck a difficult point,” said Levi. “We are creating generation moting Hebrew words and a love of the land chord with him, he is still glad he reconnected after generation of kids… who can express of Israel. Still, noted Ornique, campers are not to his Jewish identity. their Jewish identities” n pushed to make aliyah. He said that is a per- “I have never questioned the decision of Maayan Jaffe is a freelance writer in Overland sonal decision and that the camp, as well as being Jewish. … I have no regrets,” he said. Park, Kan. Reach her at maayanjaffe@icloud. JDC, are more focused on creating a strong Levi said he is grateful to Szarvas and com or follow her on Twitter, @MaayanJaffe. Jewish community on the ground in Europe. believes that the community of current and

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 21 I U.S./Israel the Seventh Annual HomeGrown With Israeli expertise, San Diego going from sea to shining sink By Natalie Jacobs/JNS.org n the early 1990s, San Diego was experienc- says Mark Lambert, CEO of the Americas for independence from imported water. And the Festival ing drought conditions similar to those it Israel’s IDE Technologies. ocean is the largest reservoir on the planet.” Ifaces today. At that time, the Metropolitan “It’s taken a long time to really consider how Poseidon hired IDE to build the Carlsbad Water District of Southern California (MWD), water should be priced and valued,” he adds. plant with similar specs to the ones IDE com- a water distribution center in Los Angeles, was “When you think about the economics of the pleted in Israel, because of the Carlsbad plant’s essentially San Diego County’s only source of value of water, you think of value differently.” high-production needs. water. In 1991, MWD cut San Diego’s supply by The Water Authority’s Yamada says the de- “In Carlsbad,” McLaggan explains, “we’re 31 percent. With that, the San Diego business salinated water will cost about twice as much as the fourth generation of that series [of IDE’s de- community started looking for other sources of imported water, but based on the projected price salination plants in Israel] so we feel very con- water for the 3 million people and hundreds of increases of imported water, that price gap is ex- fident that with IDE’s expertise we’re building acres of farmland in the region. pected to close out by the mid 2020s (as the cost a plant using proven technology at a new loca- That’s where Israel enters the picture. of the imported water is expected to rise more tion. And we get the benefits of the innovation Starting in November 2015, a desalination plant in Carlsbad, Calif., built and operated by the Israeli company IDE Technologies, will pro- duce 50 million gallons of water per day. The plant will provide 7-10 percent of the San Diego region’s needs. Today, 90 percent of San Diego’s water is still piped in from northern California, sourced by

the Colorado River and sold through MWD. Lo- TECHNOLOGIES. IDE CREDIT: SATURDAY cal reservoirs provide 5-10 percent of the water TH San Diego uses, depending on the amount of SEPT 6 rainfall in a given year. There are also a handful of 6 PM – 10 PM reclamation plants that treat wastewater for use in irrigating agriculture, parks, and golf courses. “Ultimately,” says Robert Yamada, water at the Ann Arbor resources manager for the San Diego County Water Authority, “the primary reason [for de- Farmers Market veloping the Carlsbad desalination plant] is that WWW.HOMEGROWNFESTIVAL.ORG we see desalination as a highly reliable part of @HomeGrownFest /HomeGrownFestival the overall water supply portfolio. We’ve been planning on adding desalination, noted in our planning documents, since the early 2000s.” An aerial view of the desalination plant in Carlsbad, California The Carlsbad project has been in develop- ment in some form or another since 1998. quickly than the cost of the desalinated water). and lessons learned over [IDE’s] many years of Come Home Understanding that the water situation in San Both IDE’s Lambert and Peter McLaggan, doing this sort of thing.” Diego County was unsustainable, the privately Poseidon vice president and lead for the Carls- In addition to the three plants in Israel, held seawater desalination company Poseidon bad project, underscore that the goal of the IDE has completed 400 desalination projects Perfection To Beautiful Water, headquartered in Boston, conducted desalination plant is to lower the future cost of throughout the world since opening up shop in a feasibility study for the plant in 2000. 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That cost, the Water Authority will buy it at a fixed price ing 86 million gallons of water per day. $922 million plus interest, will be recouped as the until 2046 (the fixed price will increase with in- Today, IDE has completed two other proj- Water Authority buys water through the lifespan When you only have one chance to flation, at a rate of about 2.5 percent per year). ects in Israel—one in Hadera, producing 96 of their contract. Aside from the annual water catch that special moment Before embarking on the project, Yamada million gallons per day, and one in Sorek, which purchases, the Water Authority is responsible for says, the Water Authority conducted a survey produces an enormous 120 million gallons per coming up with $80 million to create a 10-mile of San Diego County residents to “ascertain day. With those three plants in operation, Israel pipeline from the plant to the existing piping sys- the public’s interest in paying more for a re- now gets more than 50 percent of its water from tem. Most of the pipes that have been pumping liable water supply like desalination.” The the Mediterranean, whereas 12 years ago no wa- the water from northern California out to San Di- result: 82 percent of respondents felt it was ter was sourced from there. ego faucets were built in the 1960s and ’70s. The important to add desalination to the water “This is quite a change that has strength- youngest pipe was laid in 1985. The desalinated supply and 58 percent supported a rate in- ened the country tremendously,” says McLag- water from Carlsbad will be injected into those crease of $5 or more to support it. gan, who visited the Israeli plants during the existing pathways through the new pipe. 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22 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 I In Memoriam

The passing of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi By Lucinda Kurtz, eb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, verse as President Zalman Shazar of Israel With a small circle of students, Reb Zal- engaged in teaching about “spiritual elder- the visionary and inspiring rabbi, and the Christian monk and spiritual activ- man founded the neo-Hasidic B’nai Or Re- ing” which later developed into his popular R founder of the Jewish Renewal ist, Thomas Merton. ligious Fellowship in 1964 in Philadelphia book, From Age-ing to Sage-ing, and led to Movement, passed away at his home in But a falling out with the Lubavitcher which evolved, in 1986, into P’nai Or (“faces his founding the Spiritual Eldering Institute. Boulder, Colorado, July 3, just months be- Hasidim in the late 1960s over his commit- of light”) Religious Fellowship, which would And second, he wanted to articulate the foun- fore his 90th birthday. Known simply as ment to fully engage with modern culture later undergo one more transformation and dations of a new manifestation of Hasidism, Reb Zalman to his legion of followers, he and other religions led him to move forward take up its current name, ALEPH: Alliance which he called “The Fourth Turning of Ha- spanned the old world of pre-Holocaust independently teaching the experiential di- for Jewish Renewal, the core institution in sidism,” and to contribute to the evolving un- Europe and the contemporary digital and mensions of Hasidism as one of the world’s the Jewish Renewal movement that is “dedi- derstanding of religion and spirituality. global community of the 21st century, inte- profound spiritual traditions. By this time, cated to the Jewish people’s sacred purpose During the last decade of his life, he re- grating the most sophisticated technologies he had earned his Doctor of Hebrew Let- of partnership with the Divine in the in- ceived many seekers from all over the globe in into his outreach to a new generation. He ters from Hebrew Union College and was separable tasks of healing the world and his study in Boulder, taught classes all across understood the depth, the beauty and the deeply involved in the intellectual, political, healing our hearts.” In 1974, Reb Zalman the U.S. and Canada, and wrote a number love of the old world of Hasidim through and spiritual ferment in the U.S. as young ordained his first rabbi and laid the ground- of books including: Jewish with Feeling: A the deep connection he had to that world work for the Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice (2005), in his early years. Yet for much of his life, ALEPH Ordina- A Heart Afire: Stories and Teachings of the especially from the 1960s onward, he was tion Program. Early Hasidic Masters (2009), Sh’ma’: A Con- a beacon of light to a younger generation, In 1975, Reb cise Weekday Siddur for Praying in English who had little understanding of that world. Zalman became (2010), Gate to the Heart: A Manual of Con- The renewal Judaism he helped found professor of Jew- templative Jewish Practice (2013), and collab- was not really meant to create another ish Mysticism orated on The December Project (2014) with branch of Judaism, but rather to influence and Psychology author Sara Davidson. and inspire its existing branches. Reflecting of Religion at Pardes Hannah is the Jewish Renewal his boundary spanning mentality, he chose Temple Univer- Community of Ann Arbor, led by Rabbi El- to integrate the emphasis on social justice sity, where he liot Ginsburg who received his rabbinical of Reform Judaism, the spiritual rigor and stayed until his ordination from Reb Zalman in 1998. Reb devotion of tradition Orthodoxy, and the early retirement Elliot founded Pardes Hannah in 1994 to mystical passion of Hasidism. He embraced in 1987, when he bring this powerful practice of Judaism to them all and embraced all peoples and re- was named pro- the local community where he is also a pro- ligions, seeing our task as Jews in this time fessor emeritus. fessor of Judaic Studies at the University of to be an integral part of the global commu- Like other Michigan. nity, sharing our traditional wisdom with Hasidic masters, After his passing, Reb Elliot commented, the larger world. As Barry Barkan, a founder Reb Zalman en- “He lived a life that was so large and dar- of the Aquarian Minyan in San Francisco couraged fol- ing....bridging continents and worlds, re- notes, “He made room for every Jew to enter lowers to seek a ligious traditions and generations. Really, as an equal. You didn’t have to bring any- direct experience there is no one like him. He was one who thing but your heart and life experience. He of the Divine learned from his meetings and misteps, created a kind of universal Judaism.” through prac- from his resilience and visionary spirit. He His universal message was powerfully tices inspired blazed new paths for spiritual life, sageing, influenced by his rich Jewish roots. Meshul- by Jewish mys- and Jewish Renewal....and was unbowed in lam Zalman Schachter was born in 1924 in tical tradition. the face of ridicule (from some quarters). Poland, a year before his family moved to He embraced What a huge soul!!” Vienna, Austria, where he spent most of a liberal ethos, A charismatic and infinitely accessible his childhood. His father, a Belzer hasid championed teacher, he was able to tap-in to the par- with liberal tendencies, had him educated equal roles for ticular need and interest of a generation in both a “leftist” Zionist high school and a Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi men and women ready for a paradigm shift in consciousness. traditional Orthodox yeshiva, instilling in in religious life, His expansive personality and brilliantly him a breadth of learning and perspective college students were leaving old institu- welcomed gays and lesbians, and promoted creative mind never found a place to rest, that formed the base of his ecumenical un- tional forms of religion and seeking mean- doctrines such as eco-kashrut that inte- but continued to push the margins of spiri- derstanding and vision that is a hallmark of ing in Eastern meditation and practices. grated contemporary concerns into Jewish tual growth, using the language of emerg- his life’s work and teachings. Rabbi Sammy Intrator comments: “Tens practice. ing technologies and ecological awareness. In 1938, when he was just 14, his fam- of thousands would not be able to find a Reb Zalman pioneered groundbreaking Nevertheless, he was deeply committed to ily began a long, dangerous flight from Nazi home in Judaism and might have been lost ritual innovations, including meditation, restoring vitality to as much of tradition as oppression through Belgium, France, North from our religion had it not been for the ecstatic dance and the use of drums and was possible, and to “re-formatting” it for Africa, and the Caribbean, until they finally renewal movement Reb Zalman was the de- other musical instruments in musical ser- modern use. In many ways, this was his par- landed in New York City in 1941, where he facto leader of for decades. His universal- vices. He became a champion of a creative ticular genius, to build the “spiritual tech- later received his rabbinic ordination from ism knew no bounds, as did his profound approach to halachah, always asking what nology” of the future from the traditional the Habad ‘Lubavitcher Yeshiva’. In 1948, spirituality and they both spoke eloquently was the goal of the halachic injunctions, wisdom of the past. he began to travel to college campuses with to an idealistic generation of seekers that and then finding creative ways to make Reb Zalman’s rabbinic and kabbalistic his dear friend and colleague, Rabbi Shlo- were yearning to embrace both.” those goals come alive in the experience and erudition, his breadth of vision, and most mo Carlebach, at the direction of the Sixth From the earliest days of Reb Zalman’s imagination of those he was teaching. Yet, he of all his vastness of heart, will never be Lubavitcher Rebbe and took up a post as a career, he was continually involved in ecu- was also strongly attached to the orthodoxy forgotten by those whose lives he blessed congregational rabbi in Fall River, MA. By menical dialogue with leaders and practi- of his mentors in the Chabad movement. with his presence. No one else in the 20th/ 1956, he had acquired a Master of Arts de- tioners of other spiritual paths. The peak of When he began ordaining rabbis as part of 21st century brought such new life, new gree in the Psychology of Religion (pastoral this ecumenical work had to do with the in- the new Jewish Renewal movement he was thought, new joy, new depth, new breadth, counseling) from Boston University and creasingly significant dialogue between Jews creating, he insisted that they observe the new ecstasy, into the Judaism he inherited had taken up a teaching post in the Depart- and Buddhists. Always sensitive and sym- mitzvot. He wanted to be sure that his ordi- –- and transformed. n ment of Religion at the University of Mani- pathetic to Jewish involvement in Eastern nations were recognized in Israel and in the This article is a compilation of a number of dif- toba, Winnipeg, Canada, which he would traditions, in 1990, Reb Zalman was invited Orthodox communities of the U.S. in order ferent articles, obituaries, and blogs from the hold until 1975. to a meeting in Dharamsala, India, between to ensure that he wasn’t participating in fur- following locations: tikun.org; aleph.org; huff- In 1958, he wrote and privately pub- the Dalai Lama and Jewish leaders, to dis- ther splitting the Jewish people. ingtonpost.com; jweekly.com by Netanel Miles- lished what was perhaps the first book on cuss how Tibetan Buddhism might “survive In 1995 he accepted the World Wisdom Yepez, Rabbi Sammy Intrator, Rabbi Michael Jewish meditation in English. Later reprint- in exile.” This dialogue, and Reb Zalman’s Chair at the Naropa Institute (now Naropa Lerner, Ben Harris, and other contributors. See ed in The Jewish Catalog, this little manual remarkable influence upon it, became the University) in Boulder, Colorado from which aleph.org for more information on Jewish Re- would be read by an entire generation of focus of a best-selling book by Rodger Ka- he officially retired in 2004. His greatest in- newal and Reb Zalman’s life and work. Jews, and would reach individuals as di- menetz, The Jew in the Lotus. terests in his last years were two-fold. He was

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 23 IMusic

Recycling his roots By Matt Robinson/JNS.org aving started his career playing on his Jonas also aims to weave a connection to the While his musically inclined family en- sacred dimensions of even the most mun- family’s pots and pans, Jewish musi- natural world into his songs and shows. couraged his early explorations of music, dane experiences,” he says. Hcian Billy Jonas has maintained this “I think everybody now understands the Jonas also credits his childhood cantor with Jonas says a further “sacred dimension” is homemade performance ethic while spreading importance of environmental stewardship inspiring his inspiring path. added to the music when a live audience is his messages of simple living and environmen- and recycling,” he says. “Instead of singing “I remember going to synagogue during listening. talism to a shared home throughout the world. about that directly, my instruments broadcast this time and listening to Cantor Abraham “With certain participatory songs, as the After beginning in the kitchen, Jonas soon Lubin, and being awestruck by the beauty audience sings along or calls out, they sponta- moved to the music room, where he picked up and power of his voice,” Jonas says of the neously become an organism and experience the piano, guitar, and trombone. These days, the legendary chazzan of Congregation Rodfei the dissolution of their separateness from each multi-talented multi-instrumentalist plays on Zedek and Anshe Emet Synagogue, both in other,” he says. “I love that!” with pretty much anything he can find, includ- Chicago, as well as Congregation Beth El of Asked what inspired this particular collec- ing cans, bottles buckets, and other recycled- Bethesda, Maryland. tion, Jonas goes back to the synagogue—not in object instruments of creativity. Lubin’s melodies, many of them part of Chicago, but in his current home. When fans come to Jonas’s concerts, they a weekly Hebrew school repertoire, “went to “I have enjoyed working with my local syna- often find a stage strewn with what at first ap- a very deep place” and became “an intimate gogue,” says the resident of Asheville, N.C., who pears to be a pile of refuse. From oil drums to an part” of Jonas’s future music, he says. Jonas participates in and often co-leads prayers at

empty soda can to five-gallon water bottles, Jo- OF BILLYJONAS.COM. COURTESY CREDIT: also says the structure of Jewish liturgical Congregation Beth HaTephila in that city. “In nas takes pride in making treasures out of oth- music had a profound impact on him—so doing that, I began to create my own versions ers’ trash. “I can’t help but smile and get happy profound that his latest project is a collec- of songs and prayers that felt closer to my heart when I hear a frying pan played well,” he says, tion of liturgically inspired songs called “Ten than some—though not all—of the traditional, noting his passion for “sounds, forms, and sub- Days: Songs for a Jewish Vision Quest,” to be more standard versions.” ject matters that are off the beaten track.” The Billy Jonas Band released in the spring of 2015. Through working with bar and bat mitzvah But soon after Jonas and The Billy Jonas In addition to songs and musical rein- students as well as other congregants at Beth Band take the stage, the novelty wears off. that implicitly. This leaves room to address oth- terpretations of prayers like “Modeh Ani” HaTephila, Jonas discovered his own passion “I find that the spectacle appeal of these in- er aspects of tikkun loam (repairing the world), and “Ma’ariv Aravim,” Jonas takes his turn for prayers that he and others felt were not en- struments disappears wears off after about 10 soul-mining, and spiritual spelunking.” at Shlomo Carlebach’s “Return Again,” and gaging with as seriously strongly as he felt they minutes,” Jonas tells JNS.org. “Then, people Jonas and his band also love to explore the offers a few originals such as “Holy Man” could. He describes finding places in services tend to focus on the songs and stories that I’m fundamental roots of Jewish music. and the illuminating anthem “Let There Be “where there were some missed opportunities presenting, which is the heart of what I do. The “We like finding the essence of a song, or Light.” As usual, Jonas’s words and music for a deeper connection to, or understanding of, goal of the songs, and my concerts, is to con- a prayer,” he says. “This is often best revealed borrow elements from his environs. a particular moment.” nect people—to themselves, to others, and to through the most simple, primal musical ele- “I’m inspired by everything, but what ex- “I’ve been having fun filling in the gaps in the great beyond.” ments of voices and drums.” cites me most is finding a way to amplify the prayers as I perceive them,” Jonas says. n

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24 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 IBest Reads

The oxymoron Rachel Urist, book editor A.B.Yehoshua’s Friendly Fire has special voice of the husband in Israel, in the voice than sorrow or pain.” Yirmi dismisses Israel bound, 90 year old father of the man left to resonance in the wake of the recent eruptions of Daniela in Africa. We are privy to the in- as a “recycling plant,” and he wants nothing guard the roost. We meet this aged man’s between Hamas and Israel. One of the ner turmoil of the more to do with the endless re- venerable paramour of days gone by and feel early deaths in Operation Protective Edge bereaved sister, try- cycling of Jewish history, with the endless tides of time. was attributed to “Friendly fire.” Yehoshua ing to get through to its stories of martyrdom and the To read this novel is, in part, to get a sense examines the ripple effects of that paradox her brother-in-law, noose of obligation. of what it’s like to live in Israel, with daily known by this insidious oxymoron. Such a who remains largely With his masterful touch, threats of imminent danger. Sure, everywhere title gives pause. Why read something with so removed from her A.B.Yehoshua paints a portrait around the globe, parents worry about their depressing a title? Because it’s A.B.Yehoshua. sorrow in his deter- of love as the antidote to sor- kids—walking to and from school, on the His artistry is elegant and subtle, even mination to forget. row. Tragedy becomes bearable, playground, riding their bicycles. But here, uplifting. It is also redolent with musical We travel with her if not tolerable, when tempered in the microcosm of this one family, we feel endearments from modern Hebrew (“Eema, to Yirmi’s archeo- by the consideration, tender- danger lurk at every turn. Children watch in eemaleh, where are you?”). It is richly laced logical sites, meet ness and compassion of loved terror when their parents will go out. Will with biblical references and psychological his co-workers, and ones. “Love,” writes Yehoshua, they return? Will a domestic spat spell the end insights. Yehoshua’s storytelling is redemptive. fall in love with Sijjin “is a consolation for death.” of family? That ticking time bomb that we We never meet the doomed soldier, but Kuang, the beautiful Care and thoughtfulness bal- sense: is it real or imaginary? Every now and we learn of him early in the book, and his and resilient African then, someone says: “Don’t worry. ...there’s death remains embedded in all that unfolds. victim of non-friend- no danger.” It’s a refrain that echoes through We are alerted to the tragedy indirectly, ly fire. Sijjin’s entire the book, sometimes tacitly. The words barely through reference to a “friendly fire gov- family was wiped out mask the fear. Suspense is keen. ernment stipend.” Later we learn that his in Sudan’s civil war. The story’s convolutions underscore the death came days before he was scheduled We also experience levels of distress in a country perpetually to come home. But he found himself in the the trials and tribula- under siege. They hint at the myriad tales of wrong place at the wrong time, signals were tions of Amotz at home: his concerns about dread and loss that this author—and most crossed, and he was cut down. His bereaved his son’s marriage, about his grandchil- Israelis—hear in the course of everyday life. mother dies soon after. His father, Yirmi- dren’s welfare, his daughter-in-law’s seeming There are stories of the eerie (or wonderful) yahu (Yirmi), leaves Israel, busies himself in flightiness, the headaches of his work. We moments just before death, or rescue; or un- Africa, and cuts himself off from everything also meet his daughter, a nurse. expected quiet in this land where one must Jewish and Israeli. He wants to forget. The The bereaved Yirmiyahu wants nothing be on guard all the time; where trust and sus- soldier’s maternal aunt, Daniela, travels to more to do with Jewish tradition. He rails picion mingle. In the end, the term “friendly Africa for a week to visit her brother-in-law, against the prophecies of his namesake, the fire” becomes metaphoric. It represents an the widower. She wants to remember. biblical Jeremiah, whose warnings are so inner state of mind—well beyond anything Daniela leaves behind her devoted, en- “aggressive,” and whose words are delivered A.B.Yehoshua’s military. gineer husband, Amotz Ya’ari, who busies “with such ornate linguistic virtuosity” that It’s a compelling story, exquisitely written. n himself with work and family. The novel is Yirmi is convinced that the prophet proph- ance even the most enfeebled of lives, as we told from alternating points of view: in the esized “with pleasure and satisfaction, rather see in the eldest generation, the wheelchair- Charles Belfour, architect and author, to present at Kerrytown BookFest Bill Castanier, special to the WJN aris, 1942 and nothing in the City of one with a secret hiding place that could go have saved the life of his mother who at age background in writing,” Belfoure said. Light is as it seems. Everyone keeps undiscovered during a search by the Gestapo. 15 was put in a German work camp during Readers of early Ken Follet thrillers and of Psecrets to stay alive. And people make As the war World War II. Although Catholic, his Allan Furst’s atmospheric World War II novels morally ambiguous compromises necessitated progresses, mother was exposed to the atrocities will enjoy both the plot and the setting of by the ruthless German Occupation. It is there, Bernard is pulled dealt Jewish prisoners when a civilian Belfoure’s first novel. in Paris, that the most unlikely become heroes even more into his supervisor pulled her from the work It’s safe to say that Belfoure’s architect Lucien through selfless acts of courage. secret strategy of camp and placed her in a job as a Bernard has joined literary architects like Peter In his debut novel, The Paris Architect, hideaways and he translator for an industrialist building Keating and Howard Roark of Ayn Rand’s The author and architect Charles Belfoure explores begins designing a factory to make V-2 bombs. His Fountainhead in the paean of literary history, the extent to how far someone will go to save undiscoverable mother acted as an interpreter but he admits other architects are more drawn someone else from death. hiding places for between the Jewish prisoners and the to the architectural descriptions in his book. Belfoure, a practicing architect from other Jews while German occupation force. While working on design for fictional safe Baltimore specializing in historical his personal life He has likened his writing to that rooms Belfoure did what any architect would preservation, was inspired to write the book seems to unravel of architecture where first the steel do—he drew plans for those rooms sketching when he stumbled across how Catholic around him; his them out on paper until he turned the rooms priests during Elizabethan England would wife leaves him, to prose. have specially constructed “priest holes’ where his mistress takes Belfoure recently completed his second they could hide from the Queen’s wrath. up with a Gestapo manuscript about a society architect who works At the time Catholicism was outlawed and agent, and Bernard for the mob in the 1880s New York City. In his Catholic religious rites were banned. Belfoure falls in love with his real life as an architect, Belfoure has completed said Catholic owners of large manors would mistress’ assistant. a plan to turn an entire city block of former have secret rooms built for priests and their The tension in this remarkable thriller is Catholic Church buildings in Baltimore into a vestments in the event a religious ceremony was amped up even further when his lover rescues a mixed-use development. n under threat of discovery. Jewish boy whom he must protect with his own Belfoure will be at the annual Kerrytown Book- Belfoure said he moved that concept secret hiding place. Fest at Ann Arbor Farmers Market at 12:15 p.m., forward in time more than three centuries Throughout the book, Belfoure, 59, expertly Sunday September 7. He will be interviewed in to Paris during World War II and twisted the and seamlessly uses flowing descriptions of a session called, “The Art of Architecture in Fic- plot: a German architect Lucien Bernard is in architecture to create an unusual thriller with an tion” by Ann Arbor architect Dan Wisler about need of money and he accepts an unusual but architect as the heroic protagonist. He also does Charles Balfour his new book. He joins more than 40 other au- very lucrative commission from a German an excellent job exploring the atmosphere of goes up and then things are hung on it. He sees thors and illustrators at the annual BookFest, industrialist to build a factory. He soon learns Vichy Paris during the War showing; especially the plot of a novel as that steel structure. which also features a literary marketplace with the factory will make V-2 missiles and there is a for a non-historian. He said the most difficulty he had in writing nearly 100 vendors. The BookFest is free; for more small catch; he must also, along with a factory, Belfoure’s ingenious book also takes the book was polishing his prose. information go to www.kerrytownbookfest.org. build a home for a wealthy Jewish man, but inspiration from an act of kindness that may “I was never trained as a writer and I have no

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 25 I Kosher Cuisine

Pie for the new year Mary Bilyeu, food editor n 2011, Teeny Lamothe, author of Teeny’s slice of pie is diminished if no one joins you Rosemary caramel apple pie Tour of Pie: Mastering the Art of Pie in for the oohs and the ahhs. Likewise, happi- Something magical happened when I infused sweet buttery caramel with the earthy flavor of 67 Recipes, wrote to numerous small pie ness is multiplied with other celebrants, just I rosemary and paired it with tart green Granny Smiths. I simply fell in love this pie.” bakeries around the country. She specifically as heartache is soothed with the comfort of 1 cup granulated sugar reached out to ones owned by women, who community. 1/2 cup unsalted butter collectively form what Teeny calls the “lady Pie is round. This circle symbolizes each day, 1 sprig fresh rosemary bakership.” She was seeking month-long and each quartet of seasons. We marvel at the 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream stints as an apprentice, and wanted to work colors of fall, shiver through the harsh winter, about 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, at a variety of shops in exchange for knowl- express gratitude for the bright green of spring, 1 and cut into /2 -inch thick slices (7 cups) edge and an opportunity to refine her skills. appreciate the reasonably cool summer, then 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus up to1 /4 cup “While I was on the Tour start all over again. extra for rolling out the crust of Pie a few friends asked As we sit in shul on Erev 1 full batch Whole Wheat Crust why I chose to be in the Rosh Hashanah, we assess (or pie crust dough of choice) northern states when it was the past year—the successes, 1 To make the caramel, place /4 cup water in a medium saucepan, add the sugar, and cook cold and the southern states the losses, the changes. But over low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 when it was hot, rather than there are also the similari- minutes. Add the sprig of rosemary, turn up the heat to medium, and let the mixture come the other way around.... The ties, the consistencies, the to a simmer, about 5 minutes. truth is I wanted to experi- traditions... the constants. Let the caramel cook slowly, without stirring, until it turns a warm amber color, 8 to 15 min- ence Atlanta in the middle of These are all a part of the utes, carefully removing the rosemary sprig with a fork about halfway through. It’s very easy July, because it would ensure circle of life. to burn caramel, so keep a close eye on the pot; if it seems to be browning too quickly, turn that I was there during the A new year brings an down the heat a bit and let it cook more slowly. height of peach season. And opportunity for new ad- I managed to be in Seattle ventures—perhaps a pie As soon as the caramel reaches the right color, remove the pot from the heat and immediately while the wild blackberries tour like Teeny’s, perhaps whisk in the heavy cream. (The cream is much colder than the caramel, so it will bubble and steam were still ripe and found myself apple-picking something less bohemian. Pie could even be pretty intensely; I like to use a large whisk so I have more distance between my hand and the pot my way through an Upstate New York fall.... I seen as a metaphor for making sweet dreams of boiling sugar.) Quickly whisk everything together until the caramel has settled. Stir in the butter wasn’t interested in taking a vacation from the come true: determine what pie to bake or proj- until it melts; the caramel will be a light tan color and should be smooth. If it’s not smooth, put it seasons; I was interested in embracing them. ect to pursue; lay a crust, or foundational plan; back on the stovetop over very low heat and whisk until any lumps of crystallized sugar disappear. Transfer the caramel to a heat-proof bowl or large measuring cup and put it into the fridge to cool. Fall is just a few weeks away, and with it pour in a filling, such as filling days with work come the High Holidays. One year of seasons towards the goal; sweep up the crumbs, maybe Place the apples in a large bowl, add the flour, and toss to coat. Set aside. ends, another begins. even having to clean up a few messes along the Preheat the oven to 400° with a rack in the middle position. As opposed to last year, when Erev Rosh Ha- way, when everything is completed and you can Prepare the bottom crust: Place one disk of the dough on a floured work surface and with a shanah came two days after Labor Day—while admire your handiwork. floured rolling pin roll it into a rough 11-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Lay the crust into it was still technically summer and felt like it, Teeny ends her book—which offers recipes a 9-inch pie dish, gently press it in, and trim any excess dough from the edge with a paring too—this year the new year comes at the end of and helpful hints, as well as stories about her knife, being sure to leave a 3/4-inch overhang. September. Our traditions at the High Holidays pie-baking apprenticeships - with this quote: Layer half of the sliced apples into the bottom crust and drizzle evenly with about half of the seem to complement fall, just as Pesach is syn- “I don’t think perfection is possible, which cooled caramel sauce. Layer the remaining apples over the caramel and pour the rest of the onymous with spring. We may likely take a trip is why I think it’s so important to continue sauce over the top. to an orchard, in order to have handpicked ap- to chase it. I never want to stop trying for the Prepare the top crust: On a floured work surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out the -re ples to dip into honey. By Sukkot, it will be chilly perfect pie. There will always be another lady maining dough disk into a rough 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Carefully lay the crust as we share meals outside. The Jewish calendar bakership lesson to be learned and another pie on top of the filling, and trim any excess dough from the edge, leaving a 3/4-inch overhang. and the seasons seem more in sync this year. to perfect, and I plan on enjoying the pursuit.” Tuck the overhanging dough under the edge of the bottom crust, and crimp the two crusts While there is no wrong time to bake pie, it This new year, strive for perfection; we together, pressing firmly to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top crust with a sharp knife. seems particularly well suited to autumn and, should always try to do our very best and to be Set the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the filling is thickly bubbling and the especially, to celebrating continuity as 5774 our very best. But remember to enjoy the pur- crust is golden brown (cover the crimp with foil if it begins to brown too quickly), 50 to 60 ends and its successor is poised and ready to fol- suit, as well. Cherish the moments. Focus upon minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving. low. Since we want to usher in 5775 with good the details. Pay attention to the lessons. Relish tidings and sweetness, embrace the season by the beauty. Embrace the seasons. Makes 1 pie. welcoming the new year with pie. And be sure to take some time to gather Pie is meant to be shared, just like the joys with loved ones to share some pie. and sorrows of our lives. The enjoyment of a Honey ginger pie “I recently started using honey in place of sugar for a few different pies and have been par- ticularly besotted with the results. I think honey is especially nice in fall and winter pies Whole wheat crust because it adds a sweetness that isn’t overwhelming.” “Whole wheat crust is my go-to for nearly every pie I bake. Whole wheat flour is slightly 2 cups whole milk more challenging to work with, but adding vodka to the mix makes for a wonderful, 1/3 cup honey workable dough.” 3 tablespoons cornstarch 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large egg yoolks 1 cup white whole wheat or whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons freshly grated peeled ginger (from a 2-inch piece of ginger) 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 prebaked 9-inch all-purpose piecrust 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces whipped cream, for serving 1 /4 cup cold vegetable shortening Whisk together 13/4 cups of the milk with the honey in a medium saucepan until the honey 1/4 cup cold vodka has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. 1 /2 cup cold water, plus extra as needed Whisk together the remaining milk, the cornstarch, and egg yolks in a separate small bowl In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and sugar until everything is thoroughly com- until smooth. Add this mixture to the milk and honey in the saucepan. Cook the milk mix- bined. Add the butter and shortening and cut the mixture together using a pastry cutter until ture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it comes to a boil, 10 to 15 minutes. Let it forms small pea-size crumbs coated in flour. it boil, still whisking constantly and being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent it Pour the vodka evenly over the dry ingredients, a few tablespoons at a time, using a rubber spatula from scorching, until the mixture is smooth and thick enough to scoop up, but still pourable, to press the dough together. Similarly, add the water, and continue to press the dough together to about 2 minutes more. Immediately remove it from the heat. form a large ball. The dough should be fully wet and sticky; if for some reason it seems particularly Add the ginger and butter and whisk until the butter has melted completely and the mixture dry, add a little extra ice water a tablespoon at a time until everything comes together easily. (Be is smooth. Pour the hot filling into the piecrust and cover, while still hot, with plastic wrap careful to work the dough as little as possible; otherwise the crust may be tough.) before putting it in the refrigerator to prevent a film from forming on the top. Divide the dough into two equal balls, press each into a disk, wrap each in plastic, and refrig- Let the pie chill until it is set, at least 2 hours. Remove the plastic wrap, top with whipped erate for at least an hour or up to 2 days before rolling out. cream, and serve cold. Makes two 9-inch crusts. Makes 1 pie. 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 Hear Better. Live Happier. NEW Hearing Aid Technology!

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Wednesday 3 Brotherhood BBQ Dinner: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. 0990 or email [email protected]. September 2014 Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot $50/members; $60/non-members. Sundays Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Popsicle through October 5. Mahj: TBE. Off-site from 1–3 p.m. Oneg follows. Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. Challah Shaping: TBE Sisterhood. 3–6 p.m. Monday 1 Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. First Friday Shabbat: JCS. No charge for JCS Kol Halev: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. members. Non-members asked for donation English as a Second Language Daily Classes: Thursday 4 of $10/person or $25/family of 4. Held JFS. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on at the JCC. RSVP at JCS website at www. Monday 8 Mondays–Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays– jewishculturalsociety.org. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Thursdays at Jewish Family Services. For more English as a Second Language Daily Classes: Callanetics featuring muscle firming through Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or email JFS. Mondays. See September 1. stretching exercises synchronized to music. [email protected]. Mondays. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. $12/members; $14 non-members. 9:30 a.m. Saturday 6 Cedar Point Trip: TBE AARTY. 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Energy Exercise. $4 per session or 3 sessions per month for $10; 10 a.m. Homemade Dairy Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Tuesday 9 Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. JCC Adult Tuesday 2 Bar Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30 p.m. Programs’ monthly birthday celebrations. For Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. information, phone 971-0990. Thursdays. R&R Fall Picnic: TBE. Off-site. 5–9 p.m. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Tuesdays. See September 2. Callanetics featuring muscle firming through Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): stretching exercises synchronized to music. $12/ Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. See September 2. members; $14 non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy 7:30–8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests from Sunday 7 This Week in the Middle East: JCC Adult Exercise: Low impact exercise in a supportive 8:30–10 p.m. $5 per class. Students and children Programs. David Shtulman leads a discussion environment. $4 per session or 3 sessions per free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, BIRS First Day: BIC. 9:30 a.m. of relevant and timely issues related to Israel month for $10; 10 a.m. Homemade Dairy Lunch mixers and more. Families welcome. Thursdays. Social Action Committee Meeting: BIC. 10:30 a.m. and her neighbors. For information, call 971- Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. Games and activities Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharpen 0990. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through September 30. including mahjong and quilting, including Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: making quilts for children of Mott Hospital; 1 the basic text of Chassidism and discover the system by following the intriguing discussions Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but p.m. For information, phone 971-0990. Tuesdays. beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite understanding it is no simple matter. Study Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): of practical law, logical argumentation and Beth Israel Fair: BIC. 11 a.m. the text in the original, with the classical Rashi All ages and levels welcome including UM and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud Krav Maga Segment 1: JCC. Learn techniques commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s tractate. 8 p.m. Thursdays. to survive violent or aggressive encounters Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. including knife defense techniques, gun For information, call 936-2367. Tuesdays. Friday 5 disarming, getting out of chokes and holds, Wednesday 10 Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: hand-to-hand defenses, how to survive on Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but the ground, and proper psychology to use Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal understanding it is no simple matter. Study during an aggressive encounter. The primary Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. discussion. Participants are welcome to the text in the original, with the classical Rashi goal of the class is survival. For information, bring lunch. 12:30–1:30 p.m. commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. contact Karen Freedland by phone at 971-

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Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. 30th Anniversary Bruch: Ann Arbor ORT. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Thursday 11 Shabbat Morning Service: AARC. Participative Current, new, and past members of ORT are 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. See September 2. community service integrates traditional invited, along with spouses and/or guests The Dry Deep with Richard Greene: TBE. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. liturgy with music, chanting and contemporary to the brunch at The Campus Inn. $36 per 7–8:30 p.m. Thursdays. See September 4. English readings, including Torah service person. Rides available, if needed. RSVP by JCC Scouts of Ann Arbor: JCC. For grades K–8. New Moms Group: JFS. For moms with an infant and discussion. Led by Rabbi Michal Woll. September 5 to Gretta Spier at a2gretta@mac. For information, contact Kellie Cohoon at who are looking for more support and ways to For information, phone 845-2361 or email com. 11:30 a.m. 971-0990 or email [email protected]. socialize with other moms. This group is a place [email protected]. Held at the JCC. Krav Maga Segment 1: JCC. See September 7. This Week in the Middle East: JCC Adult to talk about relevant parenting issues and is a 10 a.m.–Noon. Art Reception: JCC. Reception honoring Programs. David Shtulman leads a discussion great way to meet and form friendships with Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Benedette Palazzola and her quilt exhibit, of relevant and timely issues related to Israel other new moms. Babies are welcome to join. Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Sunshine and Shadow. For information, contact and her neighbors. For information, phone 971- Facilitated by Sarah Hong, LMSW at the JCC. $5 Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Karen Freedland by phone at 971-0990 or by 0990. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through September 30. suggested donation per session to benefit the JFS email at [email protected]. 4–6 p.m. Specialty Food Pantry to purchase early childhood Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: items. Most appropriate for moms of children 0-12 Sunday 14 Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but months. Contact Sara Schneider Hong at sarah. Monday 15 understanding it is no simple matter. Study [email protected] or by phone at 769-0209. the text in the original, with the classical Rashi Planning Session: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. 11–Noon. 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Gan Katan: BIC. 9:45 a.m. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. JFS. Mondays. See September 1. Sixth Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Series: Israeli Dancing: JCC. Thursdays. See September 4. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–8:30 p.m. Wednesday 17 BIC. 10:30 a.m. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Chabad. 8 p.m. Thursdays. See September 4. Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. the basic text of Chassidism and discover Film Discussion Group: JCC Adult Programs. the beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Join Russell Collins, executive director of the Mahj: TBE. Off-site. 1–3 p.m. Friday 12 Sundays. Michigan Theater and co-host of WEMU’s Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. Cinema Chat for a discussion of movie Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. Food Justice Tour of Detroit: AARC and Pardes plots, characters, and the unique cinematic Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Hannah. See results of urban agricultural elements that send subtle messages to Issues for Aging-Clutter and Chaos: JFS. “Too Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. movement in Detroit and food justice at work. viewers. For information, contact Karen Much Stuff” can have serious consequences Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. This is the first event of a yearlong community Freedland by phone at 971-0990 or by email at for older adults, including housing problems, Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service and program on Food, Land and Justice, supported by [email protected]. risk of injury, loss of family support, safety and Anniversary/Birthday Shabbat. 7:30 p.m. the 2014 Community Impact Grant of the Jewish social isolation. Members of the Hoarding Task Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. Suggested fee Force of Washtenaw County will offer education Friday evening services: See listing at nd of calendar. is $18/$25 per person. Minor children under Tuesday 16 about these issues, as well as downsizing and 13must be accompanied by an adult and children organizing belongs. Held at the JCC. To register Saturday 13 under 5 are free. Tour includes light lunch. For Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. call or email Diane Fenske at 769-0209 or information, leave a message at 445-1910 or Tuesdays. See September 2. [email protected]. 7–8:30 p.m. Breakfast: TBE Brotherhood. Off-site. 8:30–10 a.m. email [email protected]. Bus departs from and The Dry Deep with Richard Greene: TBE. Breads, Braids, and Blessings: Jewish Women’s returns to JCC. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 12:30–2 p.m. Circle. Challah making for Rosh Hashanah.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 29 Sign up on the Jewish Women’s Circle of Ann and her neighbors. For information, phone 971- sunset. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/ Arbor Facebook page. At the home of Esther 0990. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through September 30. Saturday 27 Ma’ariv with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah Goldstein. 7:30 p.m. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: every week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Board Meeting: BIC. 8 p.m. Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Discussions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local scholars. Home hospitality available understanding it is no simple matter. Study Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m. the text in the original, with the classical Rashi for Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Thursday 18 commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. childcare from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Thursdays. See September 4. Wednesday 24 Congregation. Morning services held the Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. second Saturday of each month at the JCC Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: TBE. With Kol Sunday 28 Israeli Dancing: JCC. Thursdays. See September 4. from 10 a.m.–noon integrating traditional Halev. Pease Auditorium, Eastern Michigan liturgy with music, chanting and contemporary Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: University. Tickets required. For information, Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Chabad. 8 p.m. Thursdays. See September 4. phone 665-4744. 8–10 p.m. basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty readings including Torah service and discussion. A morning of songs and text study Erev Rosh Hashanah: BIC. Family Celebration and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. takes place the first Saturday of each month. at 4:30 p.m. Maariv Services at 8 p.m. Dessert Kever Avot: BIC. At Beth Israel Memorial Gardens Friday 19 For info, email [email protected] or call 913- Reception from 9:15–10:30 p.m. at Arborcrest Memorial Park. 12:30 p.m. 9705 or visit www.aarecon.org. Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah: JCS. At the JCC. Suggested Krav Maga Segment 1: JCC. See September 7. Shabbat Services: Chabad. Friday night services Sixth Grade Shabbaton: BIC. Begins at 4:15 p.m. donation for one observance is $50/family, $25/ individual and $10/student. If paying for all at Shabbat candle lighting time. Saturday Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot three observances of Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre Monday 29 morning services at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Popsicle and Yom Kippur, suggested donation is $100/ services 45 minutes before sundown. Call Oneg follows. Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. family. $50/individual and $25/student. 7 p.m. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. 995-3276 for Home Hospitality and Meals for Shabbat and Jewish Holidays. Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Erev Rosh Hashanah: Chabad. Evening Services Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. at 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each Saturday 20 Tuesday 30 month. Call 663-4039 for more information. Thursday 25 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50–9:50 a.m. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Rabbi Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Services: BIC. Shaharit Services Tuesdays. See September 2. Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan with Rabbi Selichot Study Session and Service: TBE. 8–9 p.m. at 8 a.m. Children’s programs for grades K-5 The Dry Deep with Richard Greene: TBE. Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Selichot: BIC. Refreshments at 9:30 p.m. and 6-8 at 10:30 a.m. Mincha followed by 12:30–2 p.m. Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. Call the office Tashlich at 5:15 p.m. Maariv at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Plaque Dedication and Service at Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): at 665-4744 or consult website at www. 10 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Services: TBE. Family 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. See September 2. templebethemeth.org for service details. Service from 9–10:15 a.m. and Traditional Selichot: Chabad. Featuring Rabbi Polter of Oak The Dry Deep with Richard Greene: TBE. Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Service from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., both in Pease Park, Michigan who will lead the service. 1:30 a.m. 7–8:30 p.m. Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. Auditorium at Eastern Michigan University. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Tickets required. For information, phone 665- Beyond Yahrzeit: Building Family Traditions to Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every 4744. Tashlich Service from 1:45–2:45 p.m. in Remember and Celebrate our Loved Ones: Shabbat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in advance. Sunday 21 Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. AARTY Service JFS. Come explore the gift of Jewish tradition from 10–11 a.m. at TBE for students in grades and ways to individualize your observance and Phone numbers and addresses of 9-12, with creative elements designed by and remembrance. Led by Rabbi Kim Blumenthal. Bird Walk at the Arb: JCC. All ages walk led frequently listed organizations : for high school students. No ticket required. Observing yahrtzeit is an annual affirmation Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) by naturalist Juliet Berger. $5 per person. Preschool “Birthday of the World” Service that while our lives go on, we keep the For information, contact Karen Freedland from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in TBE Sanctuary. Short memories of our beloved close. To register, 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 by phone at 971-0990 or by email at service followed by birthday cake. An adult contact Sara Schneider Hong at sarah.hong@ Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation [email protected]. 8 a.m. must accompany children. No ticket required. jfsannarbor.org or 769-0209. 7–8:30 p.m. (AARC) Seventh Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Series: Rosh Hashanah Services: Chabad. Morning This Week in the Middle East: JCC Adult P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 BIC. 9:30 a.m. Services at 9:45 a.m. Sounding of the Shofar Programs. David Shtulman leads a discussion Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the at 11:30 a.m., followed by a festive meal. of relevant and timely issues related to Israel 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Afternoon Services and riverside Tashlich and her neighbors. For information, phone 971- Chabad House and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Services at 4 p.m. 0990. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through September 30. 715 Hill Street 995-3276 Apples and Honey: JCC. Annual family event Tashlich: JCS. At Island Park on Island Lake Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Jewish Community Center (JCC) celebrating fall holidays. Enjoy a variety Drive. 4 p.m. Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 of activities, purchase Judaica items, taste understanding it is no simple matter. Study Israeli foods and kosher baked goods. Many Friday 26 the text in the original, with the classical Rashi Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Jewish organizations will be on site to provide commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 information. $5/person; $15/families. For Jewish Family Services (JFS) Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal information, phone at 971-0990. Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 2245 South State Street 769-0209 discussion. Participants are welcome to bring Krav Maga Segment 1: JCC. See September 7. lunch. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Jewish Federation Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Services: BIC. Shaharit Services at Hillel. Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm time. 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 Kol Halev: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. Children’s programs for grades K-5 and Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. Pardes Hannah 6-8 at 10:30 a.m. Mincha and Maariv at 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 Monday 22 Rosh Hashanah Services: Chabad. Morning followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service at Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) Sevices at 9:45 a.m., followed by a festive meal. 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Service 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 Afternoon/Evening Services at 7:15 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: UM Hillel JFS. Mondays. See September 1. Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Congregation. 6:15 p.m. at the JCC the fourth Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service and Friday each month. Musical Shabbat service Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. Board Installation at 7:30 p.m. followed by vegetarian potluck. Pizza nosh for Fourth Friday Shabbat: AARC. Musical the kids at 6 p.m. Childcare provided during Tuesday 23 Kabbalat Shabbat services are held at the JCC the service. All are welcome to attend. For Shabbat Candlelighting and are led by Rabbi Michal Woll. Services information, call 975-6527, email mamacohen@ followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Pizza comcast.net, or visit www.aarecon.org. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. September 6 7:40 p.m. nosh for children before services at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays. See September 2. Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle- childcare provided during services from 6:30– lighting time. Home hospitality available September 12 7:28 p.m. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): 7:45 p.m. Reservations requested for pizza 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. See September 2. for Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call and childcare. Leave a message at 445-1910 or 995-3276 in advance. September 19 7:16 p.m. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. email [email protected]. 6:30–10 p.m. This Week in the Middle East: JCC Adult Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Weekly Shabbat services September 26 7:03 p.m. Programs. David Shtulman leads a discussion Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, of relevant and timely issues related to Israel 9:30 a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before 30 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2014 I Vitals

Mazel tov

Katie Bertcher, on her bat mitzvah, July 5. Katie Bertcher, on her Bat mitzvah, July 5. Max Miller, on his Bar mitzvah, August 23. Vincent Vermeulen, on his bar mitzvah, August 23. Max Miller, on his bar mitzvah, August 23. Vincent Vermeulen, on his bar mitzvah, August 23. Corine Burgard, on her bar mitzvah, August 30. Corine Burgard, on her bat mitzvah, August 30. Tobin Brenner, on his bar mitzvah, September 6. Tobin Brenner, on his bar mitzvah, September 6. Zachary Goldberg on his bar mitzvah, September 6. Samuel Greenberg on his bar mitzvah, September 6. Hannah Alexander on her bat mitzvah, September 13. Victor and Valerie Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Keira Kathleen Rosenberg, daughter of Shannon Roche and Noah Rosenberg. Karen Shill and Henry Beitz, and Merton and Linda Shill, on the birth of their grandson, Naftali Zvi Yehuda, son of Jonathan and Leah Sholem (Shill). Rich and Sally Adler on the birth of their granddaughters, Elisheva Malcha, daughter of Ruth and Danny Jacob, and Jordyn Rachel, daughter of Rebekah and Justin Gamble. Lesley and Richard Hume, on the birth of their granddaughter, April 27. Robin and Joe Pollack, on the birth of their son, May 5. Ted and Wendy Lawrence, on the ordination of their son as a cantor at Hebrew College, June 1. Julie Steiner, on receiving an award from RAAH (Religious Action for Affordable Housing), June 26.

Condolences Jeffrey Bernstein on the death of his mother, Eileen Lerner Zirin, May 12. Ava Adler, on the death of her sister, Margo Libstab, June 2. Rich Adler on the death of his sister, Sheryl Rosner, June 4. Sophie Mordis on the death of her sister, Dorothy Newman, June 6. Brent Pliskow, on the death of his mother, Rhonda Pliskow, August 7 Beth Dwoskin on the death of her mother, Gertrude Dwoskin, June 8. Allan, Chuck, and Yehudit Newman, on the death of their mother, Dorothy Newman, June 6. Andie Wagoner and Eran Chen on the death of Andie’s son, Jeremy Wagoner, June 14. Martin Strauss on the death of his father, Walter Strauss, June 14. Martin Forchheimer, on the death of his father, Robert Forchheimer, June 15. Hillary Handwerger, on the death of her mother, Charlotte Miller, July 15. Sue Pear, on the death of her mother, Betty Oler, June 17. The family of Miriam Garvil on her death, July 12. Alan Cotzin, on the death of his mother, Sylvia Cotzin, July 19. Brent Pliskow, on the death of his mother, Rhonda Pliskow, August 7

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Sayed Kashua, continued from page 1 years that I am writing and knowing bitter criti- world can hear and see the ‘other within,’” cism from both sides, but last week I gave up.” said Pinsker. “He is a poignant, personal, and His words are expected to resonate at deeply human voice, something that is rare, U-M, where tensions were high among Jew- and so sorely missing in the current political ish and pro-Palestinian students earlier this climate in the Middle East.” n year, when a highly publicized resolution by Sayed Kashua’s lecture, “The Foreign Mother Students Allied for Freedom and Equality Tongue: Living and Writing as a Palestinian in Is- (SAFE) to divest from Israel was defeated by rael,” will take place on September 30, at 7 pm, at the Central Student Government. the Alumni Center Founders Room, 200 Fletcher “Through Kashua’s writing and art, di- Street. The event is free and open to the public. verse audiences in Israel and around the

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