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September 2013 Elul 5773/Tishrei 5774 Volume XXXVIII: Number 1 FREE From My Heart­, women's American Foodways exhibit at Hatcher Library mission to Israel Mary Bilyeu, special to the WJN Mimi Weisberg, special to the WJN o you remember the ads that pro- on the University of Michigan campus. The cookbook published in America (1871) and claimed “You don’t have to be Jew- display will demonstrate the great depth and works about early butchers and bakers, in- Leave your high heels at home and join ish to love Levy’s real Jewish rye?” breadth of Jewish food, cooking, identity, cluding the first kosher butcher in Amer- our intrepid group of smart, motivated D women from across North America and Is- Did you know that, back in 1933, Crisco and life in the United States. ica (1660). We will also display advertising rael on a unique journey that will feed your published a cookbook—Resepyes far der Janice (Jan) Bluestein Longone, adjunct ephemera and menus from Jewish food pro- soul and engage your mind. Idisher Baleboste or Recipes for the Jewish curator of American Culinary History at ducers, delicatessens, restaurants, and Jew- Join women of all ages from across Housewife—featuring entries in both Yiddish North America as a part of the JFNA’s and English “to enable two people (from fifth Heart to Heart Mission to Israel, Febru- different generations) to work together?” Perhaps you picked up a brochure at the ary 9–14, 2014. Explore, learn, and be inspired Yiddish Food Festival that was held in Chey- by the people we meet and the experiences enne, Wyoming (yes, Cheyenne, Wyoming!) we share as we travel north, south, east, and this past May, an event that featured Israeli west to experience first-hand the amazing work dancing and Klezmer music? Or maybe you of Federation. This mission draws a range of bought a recipe booklet from the Interna- women from younger to retirees, from doctors, tional Kosher Food Festival hosted by Tradi- nurses and lawyers to realtors, accountants and tional Congregation near St. Louis, in order stay-at-home moms. to make the Ecuadoran llapingachos (stuffed The idea of Heart to Heart was simple: use potato patties) that were among many deli- the proven magic of a women’s Israel mission cious and different dishes served at the party? to inspire and engage people at all giving lev- You can view more than 200 items such els and all life stages, regardless of how involved as the ones just referenced—rare antiquated with Federation they’ve been. cookbooks and brand new ones, pamphlets, Gail Norry, JFNA’s chair of National Wom- advertising materials, restaurant menus, fly- the University of Michigan and curator of ish food festivals. The exhibit will … feature en’s Philanthropy, has attended every Heart to ers, event souvenirs, and so much more—in “American Foodways,” states that the exhibit books published by Jewish magazines and Heart mission since the program’s inception, a new exhibit entitled “American Foodways: will display numerous “treasures and signifi- other media connections. Most of the collec- and attests to its unparalleled ability to connect The Jewish Contribution,” opening Septem- cant pieces from the Jewish culinary experi- tion is in English, but there will also be items participants with Israel, humanitarian service, ber 4 at the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library ence in America,” including “the first Jewish Continued on page 30 Continued on page 14 Federation offers “Love of Food” series Mary Bilyeu, special to the WJN feature prominently in the series, which nine different vegetables. Paritcipants will Roadhouse earn one of the “Top 10 New alling all foodies—Come explore covers the history, the significance, and the leave with his “Alex’s Red Rage” BBQ sauce BBQ Restaurants” by Bon Appétit in 2009. your passion with some of Ann Ar- joy of food. recipe, too. This is the sauce that helped the bor’s most prized experts. “Federation is very excited to offer this November 19, at 7 p.m. C “American Foodways: The Jewish Whether you seek the ultimate barbecue unique program in which culinarians can sauce, grow and cook with heirloom veg- connect as we reach out to build the Ann Contribution” at the University of Michigan etables, relish sipping a perfect cup of coffee, Arbor Jewish community!” exclaims Mimi Hatcher Graduate Library: Join Avery bake challah, are a devoted locavore, in- Weisberg, campaign director. Rather than Robinson, master’s degree student at the Frankel dulge in sweet treats, follow the James Beard focusing solely on one aspect of food, the Center for Judaic Studies, on a tour of this Awards (often called “the Oscars of the food series is an overview of many—from the special exhibit. Robinson has pored through world”), collect cookbooks, peruse menus, traditional to the trending.” Jewish cookbooks and culinary ephemera in are a chefs’ groupie, or all of the above, the the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor has October 8, at 7 p.m. for three years to help develop the exhibit. something to whet your appetite. FAQs and Farming at Zingerman’s Following the tour, Frankel Center Director Roadhouse: Come talk veggies and BBQ and Deborah Dash Moore will deliver an mini- “Four the Love of Food” is a four-part series taste the abundant fall harvest with James lecture entitled “Cooking Reform Judaism.” of classes devoted to food. Ann Arborites are Beard Award-winning chef Alex Young of fortunate to have access to farmers’ markets, Zingerman’s Roadhouse. Learn about Chef December 10, at 7 p.m. nationally recognized chefs, a respected Young’s journey to Zingerman’s and hear Coffee and Food Pairing at Zingerman’s culinary archive, artisan bakeries, state-of- how he founded Cornman Farms, where Coffee Company: Participants may be the-art coffee purveyors, specialty markets, he grows over 50 varieties of more than and so many more resources. And all of these Continued on page 25 Not Just A IHigh Holidays Photobooth! 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Wineman Quilting Exhibit at the Amster Gallery Karen Freedland, special to the WJN Beginning September 17, the Amster Gallery has displayed her works at the University at the Jewish Community Center of Greater of Michigan Hospital, the Michigan League Ann Arbor wel- and at the Power Center. comes quilting Wineman believes that quilts have such artist Carol Sue a wide appeal because knowing and under- Wineman. The standing art is not required. A second show exhibit title is of new decorative pieces called “Art Gifts “Through The For Table and Wall.” follows “Through the Years”, which Years” in November, coinciding with the reflects the dif- Jewish Book Fair and continues into Cha- ferent styles nukah. Smaller quilts that are placemat Wineman has size will line the JCC walls, with Chanukah produced since themes and jewel toned fabrics that will she started quilt- make great gifts. The gallery is open during ing. Wineman’s works are personal and JCC business hours. dedicated to members of her family. She Carol Sue Wineman Cultural Arts and Education at the JCC Karen Freedland, special to the WJN Russ Collins Film Discussion Group Get Familiar with the Stanislavsky’s to register at the JCC front desk. For further information, contact Karen Freedland at 971- continues at the JCC System of Acting 0990, or [email protected] Join Russell Collins, executive direc- Thursday, October 10, 17, and 24, at 7 p.m. tor of the Michigan Theater and co-host of The JCC will host a three-session work- Commando Krav Maga (CKM) at the JCC WEMU’s Cinema Chat, will host the film shop with Russian Professor of Drama Le- Sunday October 6, 13, 20, and 27, at 1 p.m. discussion group at the Jewish Community onora Ivanitsky. Ivanitsky is a visiting scholar The JCC is offering Commando Krav Center of Greater Ann Arbor. The group and guest artist at the Residential College of Maga training. Commando Krav Maga meets monthly to discuss movie plots, char- the University of Michigan, in collaboration (CKM) is a reality-based self-defense sys- acters and the unique cinematic elements with drama faculty professor Kate Mendeloff. tem utilized by the Israeli Special Forces. that send subtle messages to viewers. Films During the workshop, each participant Developed by Moni Aizik, a former Israeli selected will include popular blockbusters, in- will practice a number of theatrical exer- Special Forces Commando trained in Judo, dependent films, thought-provoking dramas, cises that enhance memory, concentration, Jujitsu and Krav Maga. Aizik developed Com- intense thrillers, and more. creativity, teamwork, self-confidence and mando Krav Maga as a means of integrat- Scheduled meeting dates are September self-esteem. The class will also read one-act ing parts of each art into an effective reality 30, October 14, November 4, December 9, dramatic stories by contemporary Ameri- based self-defense system. Students learn the January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, can non-realist writers and perform them in techniques needed to survive aggressive en- May 19, and June 16 at 7 p.m. class. The goal is to discover how much one counters. Instructor Mike Trester is a level 6 For registration call the JCC at 971-0990. can find reflections of life in the plays and certified Commando Krav Maga instructor For further information, contact karenfreed- reveal these through acting. The program with over 23 years of law enforcement experi- [email protected]. Space is limited. concentrates on the concepts and theory ence, including 18 years as a Special Weapons of the great Russian director and teacher And Tactical team member. He is one of nine Bird Walk in the Arb with Juliet Berger Konstantin Stanislavsky and his followers. CKM instructors holding a level 6 or higher Sunday, September 15, from 8–10 a.m. Moreover, Ivanitsky will introduce exercises in the United States. After many years of in- Join local naturalist, birder and educa- from her book, In the Realm of the Game, vestigating violent crimes, Trester began to tor, Juliet Berger, for an informative and fun which is based on this heritage and has more search for a self-defense system he could offer bird walk in Nichols Arboretum. Walkers than 200 theater exercises and games for a to the public. Upon discovering Commando will look for returning migratory birds and multi-age audience. Ivanitsky has taught for Krav Maga and attending his first boot camp non-migratory native birds as well. Bring many years at universities and the results in 2009, Trester realized that CKM was the binoculars. All levels of birding experience have been strikingly positive for the partici- system he was searching for. The techniques welcomed. The group will meet at the Riv- pants and students. Ivanitsky is on a mission are simple and easy to recall during times of erview Court entrance to the Arboretum at to bring the skills of the art of drama and stress. Each Session is 75 minutes. 8 a.m. for coffee and bagels and the walk. prepare one to be an actor and director in Class fee is $40 for members and $50 for Limit 20 persons. Reservations are re- one’s own life. non members. Registration is required as quired. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP to No prior experience necessary. Cost is $45 space is limited. To register call the JCC front Karen Freedland at 971-0990 or karenfreed- members and $60 non-members. Registra- desk at 971-0990. For further information, [email protected]. tion is required by October 5. Call 971-0990 contact [email protected]. n Penchansky Whisler JCC honors longtime volunteer, Doris Jamron Architects Rachael Hoffenblum, special to the WJN The Jewish Community Center of Greater July’s birthday celebration Lori Kahn, JCC Ann Arbor’s older adult program (SPICE) finance director, Rebekah Gamble, JCC op- holds a birthday celebration on the first erations manager, and Rachael Hoffenblum, Thursday of every month. The birthday cel- JCC older adult program coordinator took a ebration is an afternoon of singing, cake and moment to publically thank Jamron for her ice cream, special entertainment, and the years of service to the JCC and present her company of both old and new faces. July’s with a certificate of appreciation. birthday celebration happened to fall on July For more information about the SPICE 11, the birthday of one of the JCC’s dedicated program, contact Rachael Hoffenblum at volunteers. Doris Jamron has volunteered at 971-0990 or [email protected]. Interested in volunteering for the JCC? the JCC for many years. Possessing an envi- Residential able work ethic, Jamron would call the JCC Call the JCC at 971-0990. Commercial every day to ask for assignments or to simply (left to right) Lori Kahn, Doris Jamron, and Architecture 734-302-1010 say that she would be unavailable. During Rachael Hoffenblum Interior Design www.p-wa.com Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 3 ICampus ICommunity Matters

Community invited to JCLP If not now…? by Karla Goldman Welcome Breakfast s twenty-first century American security – reinforce the first part of Hillel’s Lisa Raycraft, special to WJN Jews, we have inherited a deep famous dictum: “If I am not for myself who spiritual, intellectual, and com- will be for me?” The imperative to focus on he Jewish Communal Leadership provided spiritual guidance and bereavement A munal tradition. The majority of us benefit Jewish needs is underlined by the unpleasant Program (JCLP), a graduate pro- programming. She also trained JARC’s from the broad array of educational, eco- reality, as Bob Aronson of the Detroit Jewish gram at the University of Michigan’s Direct Care Professionals to be sensitive to T nomic and social opportunities afforded to Federation and the Steinhardt Foundation School of Social Work, will host its annual the spiritual needs of people who participate the most fortunate within our society. We are reminded us, that much of Jewish communal Community Welcome Breakfast this year on in the organization’s programs and group living, moreover, at a time when, after thou- work is spent fighting over limited resources. September 23, at 7:45 a.m., in the School’s homes. She credits her experience as a board sands of years of longing, a modern Jew- In the United States, work for Jewish com- ish state stands in Zion. Amidst all of these munal wellbeing, however, has long connect- riches, however, we are also heirs to an in- ed Jews to prominent roles to secular arenas eradicable history of shared oppression, the like public health, housing reform, educa- recent memory of the Holocaust, and the tion and social welfare. “Serving Whom? An reality of ongoing vulnerability around the Exploration of How Jewish Organizations world, in Israel, and here at home. Navigate Whiteness, Privilege, and Service,” How do we reconcile our power and our one of the Communal Conversations pre- frailty? Our agency and our victimization? sented by JCLP students last year, suggested These are the questions on my mind that given current levels of affluence and Emily White Max Glick Haviva Stella Rome Karen Rosenstein with the approaching simultaneous arrival acceptance, Jews have rarely been in a bet- of the new academic and Jewish years. These ter position to enact the second segment of were also questions Hillel’s teaching: “If sukkah. Students, faculty, and local Jewish member of the Jewish Community Relations brought forward this I am only for myself, leaders over the years have come to look for- Council of Bloomfield Hills, and her past past year by many who am I?” ward to this event, since it is truly emblematic work as district director of Workmen’s Circle/ I find myself wondering which of the guest speak- Still, it can be of the uniquely supportive relationship be- Arbeter Ring with heightening her awareness of ers in the University answers will define this new challenging to bal- tween JCLP and the local Jewish community. Jewish communities at the local, national, and of Michigan’s Jewish ance the two sides of The event kicks off a year long Community international levels. With her undergraduate Communal Leader- year for our students and the Hillel’s instruction. Conversations exploration of new directions in training in business and finance, as well as Jewish ship Program and Ruth Messinger, Jewish education. “We plan to convene public Spiritual Direction, Rosenstein plans to use her which, in turn, the Jewish communities in Ann president of Ameri- discussions among major local and national time with JCLP to strengthen her skills on behalf JCLP students posed can Jewish World thought-leaders about cutting edge questions of marginalized and isolated individuals. Arbor, the United States, and to the community. Service (AJWS), of- for twenty-first century Jewish education,” Max Glick is a 2011 graduate of Western As director of this fered her take on this explains JCLP Director, Dr. Karla Goldman. Michigan University, where he majored in around the globe. academic program tension when she “How might we reimagine what various faith Organizational Communications and Public and as a member of our community, I find spoke at this spring’s graduation ceremo- communities can learn from one another Policy. Most recently, he worked as a job coach myself wondering which answers will define nies for JCLP and the University of Michi- when it comes to education? What new ideas at Jewish Vocational Services in Detroit, assisting this new year for our students and the Jew- gan School of Social Work. When people are emerging about Jewish education across individuals with disabilities. Glick has also ish communities in Ann Arbor, the United question why AJWS directs so much Jewish the lifespan… and how can institutions better coordinated a number of state political campaigns States, and around the globe. money and effort to addressing critical issues cooperate for greater impact?” in Michigan. He is committed to growing young Within JCLP, we get to learn from an of water, food, safety around gender identity, The Community Welcome Breakfast is adult programming in the Detroit area so that array of leaders whose vision and work ex- and relief work in regions around the world an opportunity for JCLP to introduce its new Jewish college graduates will stay in the region plodes with possibility. Last year Idit Klein, where few Jews even live, she responds by students to friendly faces in Ann Arbor. “I find and thrive. In JCLP, Glick plans to focus on executive director of Keshet, described how asking what would happen if AJWS was not it amazing that our program is so enmeshed program management and community outreach. building a more inclusive Jewish experi- doing this work? Would it add to the se- in the local community,” notes Dr. Andrea Emily White is interested in supporting ence for GLBT Jews has also transformed curity of Israel, the well-being of Jewish se- Siegel, JCLP’s new program manager. “Every the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual lives the overall community’s sense of openness, niors, the strength of Jewish community? Or Jewish leader I have met here, whether lay or of adolescents. She has served as a teacher and responsibility, and impact. Will Berkovitz, would it just mean that much less good work professional, has shown me that when students mentor for Jewish teens for14 years at Oak vice president of Repair the World, described was being done in the world? come to JCLP they are not anonymous. Park Temple in the metro Chicago area.White how service work could change both the Jew- Being a part of Jewish community offers Students become part of the community, they graduated from DePaul University with a major ish and general communities. varied opportunities for rich connection and learn from the community, and their voices in art. While a student at the University of Lisa Eisen, national director of the Schus- work that makes a difference. The new year can make a difference in meaningful ways.” Montana, she was co-founder and president of terman Foundation, shared the excitement will offer new and renewed challenges. It will JCLP’s incoming students bring a diverse set of the Hillel. In JCLP, Emily hopes to strengthen of being able to create community- and life- also, no doubt, present difficult choices. But experiences to Southeast Michigan: her skills for working with at-risk teens and to changing initiatives that cultivate leadership in this moment before the hard work of the Haviva Stella Rome is from Tarzana, enhance her knowledge of wider leadership among young Jews and build connecting new year begins, might we agree: That it is California, where she founded a Bnei Akiva issues in Jewish education. tissue between US and Israel. Misha Gal- our responsibility to care for vulnerable Jews chapter for Jewish youth while she was in high Emily Meister joins JCLP after pursuing perin, President and CEO of Jewish Agency here and elsewhere, while also deploying our school. As a college student, she went on to lead undergraduate studies in biopsychology and International Development, conveyed the efforts to build a more just world for all? social justice workshops for teens on behalf of cognitive science, as well as Judaic Studies, profound impact that a shared commitment That there is room to worry both about the Bnei Akiva, following her experiences as a camper, at the University of Michigan. She has to Jewish peoplehood could have on Jews security of Israel’s borders and the treatment counselor, and staff member for eight years at conducted leadership training as a counselor around the world. Closer to home, Miryam of those who live on and within its borders? Camp Moshava in Wisconsin. At Touro College, at Camp Rama. A recipient of the Lainer-Masa Rosenzweig and Joshua Kanter of NEXTGen That we can care both for the strength of Is- where she majored in psychology, she has served Fellowship in Jewish Education at Hebrew Detroit and Ben Falik, who represents Re- rael’s army and the account of its soul? That as a resident advisor for women. Her interest in University, she served as a teaching assistant at a pair the World in Detroit, shared how they it is foolhardy to separate the welfare of Jews social work was born primarily from volunteer bilingual preschool in Israel. She is interested in are engaging young Jewish adults in Detroit or of Israel from the welfare of all? experiences; at Nofei Yerushalaim Skilled Nursing creating deeper connections between Israeli and in ways that strengthen the city and Jewish I am not pretending that asking these Facility in Jerusalem she volunteered with the at- American Jews. She anticipates that her studies identity and community. questions will erase the hostility and conten- risk elderly, and at the Jewish Community Center in JCLP will enable her to be an advocate for All of this communal possibility, howev- tion that infuses too much of our communal Adaptations Program in New York she worked those with mental and intellectual disabilities, er, is framed by a context of finite resources discourse, but would it shift the dynamic if with special needs young adults. As a part of JCLP, particularly in minority communities. Meister and rancor over the ranking communal pri- we at least felt able to ask such questions of Rome is looking forward to developing innovative seeks to diversify opportunities for Jews orities. Choices about funding and support ourselves and each other? After all: “If not and creative programming possibilities across currently on the margins of organized Jewish are often presented as a zero sum game. Ur- now, then when?” n Jewish denominations and affiliations. life to find their place in Jewish communities. gent on-going communal concerns — Jews Karen Rosenstein comes to JCLP from her Community members who wish to attend Karla Goldman is Sol Drachler Professor of Social in need in Metro Detroit, Jewish seniors work as Judaic and Spiritual Care Coordinator the Welcome Breakfast should email to Work at the University of Michigan where she di- without services in Ann Arbor, existential at JARC, a nonprofit organization dedicated [email protected]. n rects the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. concerns about Jewish continuity, global an- to supporting people with intellectual and ti-Semitism, and profound threats to Israel’s developmental disabilities. In this role, she 4 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 Please help us honor the 40 young adult Magen David Adom volunteers from our area and provide our sister community – the Central Galilee – with new lifesaving ambulances.

Since 1967, donors from our region have sponsored more than 200 ambulances to help Magen David Adom, Israel’s national ambulance service, save lives in Israel. And, in just the last five years, more than 40 young adults from our area, including many University of Michigan students and alumni, have volunteered with Magen David Adom. They’ve ridden with the paramedics on the ambulances, treated those in need, and showed their deep commitment to Israel. Magen David Adom is government-mandated, but not government funded, so your support is essential to ensuring their ambulance fleet is complete and ready to help those in need. In fact, over 100 ambulances are needed this year to replace those being retired from active service and to expand coverage on Israel’s borders. Our goal is to fund two or more ambulances now — one Dr. John J. Mames Chapter showcasing the volunteers’ names, the other Go Blue! — so Michigan Region they be may showcased at the event on September 22nd and Celebration of Life Annual Event shipped to Israel this fall. Please make your donation today by September 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m. returning the form below. Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Road Thank you for your support and Go Blue! Southfield, Michigan 48034 Cari Margulis Immerman To make reservations, U of M, Ross School of Business BBA, 1981 please call 1.877.405.3913 Parent of son, U of M class of 2016 Director, AFMDA OH/KY/MI/Western PA LYDIA MENDELSSOHN THEATRE

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6 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 I Jewish Family Services I Women/Community

Planning for change in the new year Salads and Songs in the Sukkah Lisa Franklin, LMSW, MPH, special to the WJN Mae Sander, special to the WJN he Jewish New Year is a time to clinician will work with you to create goals he first meeting of the 2013–2014 plained. “We welcome all women regardless begin self-reflection, looking back directly related to your psychological needs. Jewish Women’s Circle (JWC) will of their religious affiliation or non-affiliation, at the mistakes of the past year and JFS offers support in group settings as T be “Salads and Songs in the Sukkah,” and hope to see new faces at the meeting.” T Monday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. Shternie “Members have met over the summer planning changes to make in the New Year. well. JFS offers a free monthly caregiver sup- These changes may range from seemingly port group. At the end of September, JFS is Zwiebel will prepare the food and share her to create an exciting set of programs for the simple goals such as watching less television, hosting a bereavement support group fund- ideas, while a sing-along will be led by Lon- coming year,” she continued. “We plan a to tougher ones such as making a commit- ed by the Jewish Federation. Experienced nie Sussman. demonstration of foods for Shabbat, a pre- ment to personal growth. The stress that counselors lead group sessions where group “This is our first JWC event of the year: a sentation on fitness by a medical profession- living in today’s society can cause can make members share their concerns and develop great opportunity to connect to old and new al, expert hints for household organization, this commitment difficult to complete. Daily coping strategies for the problems that they friends. Women will get a chance to sample and other events. Our choices are based on stressors can negatively affect even the most experience. Participation in a group can pro- salads and get recipes and great tips for cre- the programs in the past that members have resilient individuals and families. vide a sense of fellowship and support based ative ideas for salads,” says Esther Goldstein, found most enjoyable and useful.” Jewish Family Services’ counseling servic- on shared experiences and understanding. JWC organizer. “Shternie is great at making “Salads and Songs” will take place Mon- es can help you achieve your goal of creating All contacts with Jewish Family Servic- colorful and tasteful salads, which are very ap- day, September 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the a positive life change. How do you know if es’ professionals are confidential. JFS staff propriate for celebrating the holiday. Sukkot Sukkah at the Goldstein home. Suggested you could benefit from counseling? If any of members will assist you with immediate is called Zman Simchatenu – the time for re- donation is $10. Spaces are limited: email to the following statements describe you, talk- screening and assessment, work collabora- joicing. We will talk about the joy of Sukkot.” [email protected] or respond to the E- n ing to someone can help: tively with you on your treatment plan, and “We encourage any women in the Jewish Vite for the event to reserve a place. community to join our group,” Goldstein ex- • My life’s stressors feel out of my control match your needs with services offered by • I have a sense of being overwhelmed more our community partners as needed. Fees days than not and insurance acceptance vary depending • Past hurts intrude on my ability to enjoy on each individual therapist. Sliding scale ORT America Fall Brunch, Sunday, October 6 the present services are available upon request. Eileen Thacker and Joan Levitt, special to the WJN • I do not have a support system As you set your New Year goals, remem- Life’s pressures can overwhelm any of us ber you do not need to make tough decisions The Ann Arbor chapter of ORT America will Israel, helping to fund new classrooms that at one time or another. JFS’ licensed clini- and changes alone. hold its Fall Brunch, “A Celebration of Cul- use this program to improve the science and cians can help alleviate emotional issues that For more information and a confidential tural Diversity: Sephardi & Mizrahi Cuisine,” math curriculum. Wolfe has personal expe- face individuals, families and couples. A JFS screening, contact JFS at 769-0209. n on Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, rience with the Kadima Mada program and at the home of Judy Cohen. Members and the advantages it provides to students in Is- prospective members are invited to attend. rael. Bereavement group begins September 30 The food of the Jewish table has always The Fall Brunch provides an opportunity been linked to the history of the Jewish to learn about ORT America’s important Cindy Klein, special to the WJN people. Jews have adopted the flavors of the work supporting World ORT’s schools and lands they have lived in. Each time Jews were high-tech training programs, which edu- The fall session of the Jewish Bereavement Michigan Medical Center in 2008, Rabbi forced to flee, Jews re-established a commu- cate and train more than 300,000 students Group will begin on, Monday, September 30. Adler worked as one of the rabbis with the nity in a new country, taking on the foods in 60 countries annually. The brunch also The group will meet on six Monday evenings, Metro West Jewish Health and Healing found there but always keeping with the ba- provides an opportunity to learn about the September 30 through November 4, from Center in West Orange, New Jersey, and has sic kosher laws. Ann Arbor chapter’s activities, including the 7–8:30 p.m. Adults, ages 18 and over, are wel- enjoyed many opportunities to teach in adult ORT’s Fall Brunch will feature Sephardi Book Group and Cinema Club. For more in- come. A screening by a JFS social worker is Jewish education programs. It was while she and Mizrahi recipes that were developed formation about Ann Arbor ORT, check the required in advance, and may be scheduled was with Metro West that Rabbi Adler began among the Jews settling in Spain, Greece, website, www.ortannarbor.org. by calling Lisa Franklin, LMSW, at JFS, 769- her work with Jewish bereavement groups. Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa. The cost of admission to the brunch is 0209 or emailing [email protected] . Barbra Mazie, LMSW, is a licensed social The guest speaker will be Andi Wolfe, a $10 donation to ORT. Rides are available There is no cost for the screening or to attend worker with a master’s degree from the who will talk about World ORT programs if needed. RSVP to Nancy Karp, nskarp@ the group since it is fully funded by the Jewish U-M School of Social Work. She has been in Israel. Wolfe has contributed to ORT’s umich.edu, by September 22. n Federation of Greater Ann Arbor's Commu- practicing psychotherapy since 1992, first Kadima Mada (Science Journey) program in nity Impact Fund. All services are confiden- with McLaren Regional Medical Center, tial. JFS’ counseling services are accredited by and since 1999, with Chelsea Community CARF International. Hospital. Mazie provides individual, family This group will satisfy a strong unmet and group therapy to her patients. Mazie has Care Concierge Program looking for vounteers need by providing support for those led therapy and education groups for many experiencing grief and loss of a loved one, years and highly values the healing potential Diane Fenske, special to the WJN within a context that recognizes the specific of group treatment. One of the most important areas of work for health care-related appointment they would needs related to Jewish customs, beliefs For those who prefer individual sessions, Jewish Family Services is supporting older like. The volunteer (or Partner) stays with and practices. Furthermore, this group will or who are unable to attend the Monday adults. The goal is for them to not just “age the JFS client during the appointment with have the positive effect of bringing together night group, or who feel they are in need in place,” but to have an opportunity to “age the provider, offering support before, during Jews from the many diverse segments of of emotional support for other issues, JFS in community.” This means utilizing local and immediately after the appointment. the community to comfort and support can provide accredited counseling services community-based services that allow them The Partners review client concerns ahead one another, deepening and enhancing the which may be covered by private insurance, to feel safe and secure, as well as experience as of time, write down their questions, travel community as a whole. One does not need Medicare, or on a sliding scale for the much day-to-day independence as possible. with them to appointments, make certain to be affiliated with a synagogue to attend. uninsured. Call JFS at: 769-0209 to inquire JFS’ Partners in Care Concierge (PiCC) questions are satisfactorily answered, The group will be facilitated by Rabbi about those counseling services as well. is a service that truly promotes safety, peace review instructions, have prescriptions Sara Adler and Barbra Mazie, LMSW. Participation in providing the of mind, and independence for older adults. filled, provide a detailed written record of Rabbi Adler was ordained by the Jewish Jewish Bereavement Group is another Attending health care-related appointments what transpired at the appointment, etc. Theological Seminary of America in 1999 demonstration of JFS’s long history of alone can be a confusing or scary prospect JFS provides transportation in wheelchair- and received her clinical pastoral education commitment to the fundamental belief that at times. “How will I get to the office?” accessible vans for both clients and Partners, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. kol yisrael areivim ze l'ze we as a community “Where do I go in that huge office building?” if so desired. n Prior to joining the staff of University of are each responsible for one another. “The doctor talks so fast!” “I never get my Current volunteer Partners find questions answered.” “I don’t want my family this a rewarding and satisfying role. to miss work to take me to the eye doctor.” The relationships that develop between “Someone has to go with me to have that volunteers and clients further enhance the test.” These are just some of the comments role for the Partners. For more information L' Shana Tova JFS hears every day from older adult clients about volunteering at JFS, contact Diane or their family members. Fenske, Older Adult Services Coordinator at From The Washtenaw Jewish News PiCC utilizes specially trained volunteers 769-0209 or [email protected]. n to accompany older adult clients to whatever

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 7 ICongregations

This month at Temple Beth Emeth Rabbi Lisa Delson, special to the WJN Families with Young Children (FYC): Shabbat specific books of interest. Over ten months the Traveling Heavy, a memoir between journeys Shabbat Morning Torah study Service times every Friday group will read ten compelling books, meeting that speaks to the heart of immigrants, Jews, Weekly, Saturdays, September 7, 21, and 28, 8:50– Fridays, September 6, 20, and 27 once each month for discussion, with a choice parents, academics, writers, Ann Arborites and 9:50 a.m. Tot (0–5 year olds) Shabbat Services led by Rabbis of daytime or evening groups. Widely ranging anyone who has sat down to consider the hellos Each week, Rabbi Delson and Rabbi Levy Levy, Delson and Cantor Annie Rose, 6 p.m. topics and diverse authors highlight the list. and goodbyes of their lives. lead a session discussing the weekly Torah Dinner for Tot Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Whether one is a firm believer, a non-believer, Adult Hebrew for Beginners, Biblical, portion. No experience is necessary; an open Popsicle Oneg, 7 p.m. a gentle skeptic, or an interested seeker, one mind and questions are always welcome. If there There is a new start time for the Fall. Tot will feel right at home. For more information, and Conversational Hebrew is not bar or bat mitzvah the hour concludes by team, Cantor Rose and Rabbi Levy, will hold including the list of books, see the Spirituality Drop in and Sign up at Beth Israel saying Kaddish for loved ones. Tot Shabbat just a half an hour later at 6 p.m. Book Club brochure or contact Cantor Rose, at Monday, September 23, 6–7 p.m. Macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, applesauce, [email protected]. Fall Session begins the week of September 29 Women’s Torah study and salad bar will be served at 6:30 p.m. Learning Hebrew can enrich one’s Wednesday, September 11 and Monday, Dinner is just $5 per person and this year Sukkot celebration experience in services and can also connect September 23, 7–8:30 pm families can buy a punch card ahead of Wednesday, September 18, 6–8 p.m. one more during services. For those interested Join in for in-depth study and time for a discounted price. Punch cards are Join the Temple community as they decorate in learning Hebrew, at any level, TBE is again lively discussion of the week’s Torah portion available in the TBE office. the TBE Sukkah. There will be decorating partnering with Beth Israel Congregation to led by Cantor Annie Rose. This year there activities for children, dinner, and a lulav and offer a wide range of Hebrew classes. There will be supplementary texts to enhance study: Tot Birthday of the World etrog service after the Sukkah is decorated, song are three courses of Hebrew at the 100 Level, for Genesis, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant Thursday, September 5, 4:30–5:30 p.m. singing, and more. Dinner is $5 per person, and (beginning Hebrew at various stages); a 200 and Lilith’s Ark by Rabbi Deborah Bodin Rosh HaShanah is sometimes referred to includes a salad bar. level that is conversational (C200); and a 200 Cohen; for Exodus, The Particulars of Rapture: as the birthday of the world. This pre-reader Sangria in the sukkah level which is biblical (B200). Not sure which Reflections on Exodus by Aviva Zornberg. service, with TBE clergy, celebrates the Birthday level you are in? For more information contact For questions, contact Cantor Annie Rose at Saturday, September 21, 7–10 p.m. of the World (including birthday cake). No the TBE office at 665-4744. [email protected]. tickets are required. Everyone is welcome. Join in for TNT’s first event of the year at the home of Robin and Joe Pollak. Enjoy sangria Simchat Torah Study Session and Dinner Men’s Torah tudy Generations After Yom Kippur and tapas in their sukkah at this fun evening Wednesday, September 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 2 and 18, 7:30–8:30 p.m. afternoon service with others in their twenties and thirties; singles For the celebration of Torah, Rabbi Levy There are many reasons for the study Saturday, September 14, 4:15–5:30 p.m. and couples are welcome. RSVP to Ariel Saulles will teach about the power of leadership in a of Torah. Each High Holiday season, Generations at [email protected] to get directions to discussion called, “From Adam, Eve and the Participants of Men’s Torah Study have After, one of TBE’S Caring Community Robin and Joe’s house and to make sure there is snake to Moses: Elements of Power and Control.” found it to be stimulating, an opportunity for groups for those whose families survived enough sangria to go around. The group will meet in the Adult Lounge for growth, and fun. The sessions are lay-led and the Holocaust, takes on the responsibility Evenings in the library the discussion and a vegetarian meal. For more generally last until approximately 8:30 p.m. of planning and leading a portion of the information, contact the TBE office, 665-4744. The sounds coming from the room include Sunday, September 22, 6–7:30 p.m. Afternoon Yom Kippur Service. This year, the earnest voices in deep discussion and the Evenings in the library are informal group is exploring how leadership can come Jewish Hikers of Michigan happy noise of laughter. New members are opportunities for learning from authors about through with small acts of loving kindness. Sunday, September 22, 1 p.m. always welcome. The refreshments that are a their books, and from others about their Join the group for this meaningful service These hikes, which are opened to the part of every session are always in sufficient interests, expertise, and experiences. These supplement on Yom Kippur afternoon. community, are full of beautiful nature reserves, quantity. If you have any questions about evenings, surrounded by books in the library social interaction, and light physical activity. Men’s Torah Study, contact Roger Stutesman include an author presentation, plenty of time Spirituality Book Club Hikes are open to all ages, with no experience at [email protected] or at 352-1170. Tuesday, September 17, 7:30–8:30 p.m. for questions and discussion, and a chance necessary. It is recommended to bring a small bag Thursday, September 19, Noon–1 p.m. to purchase the books. There are also copies with water and snacks. The hikes last between Bridge group at TBE September’s Book: Eyes Remade for Wonder: to lend, in print, and on TBE’s new Kindle 1–1/2 to 2 hours. The hikes are not physically Saturday, September 28, 7:30–10 p.m. A Lawrence Kushner Reader by Rabbi Lawrence e-readers. Since space is limited, RSVP to Clare demanding. No pets are permitted on the hikes. The TBE Bridge Group is always looking Kushner. Join Cantor Annie Rose for the fifth Kinberg at [email protected]. For more information, contact Eli Avni, hike for more singles and couples to join. Anyone season of the book club. All are welcome to On September 22, cultural anthropologist coordinator, at [email protected] or check interesteded in playing can contact Judy come to every meeting or on occasion for and poet Ruth Behar will discuss her new book, the TBE website, www.templebethemeth.org. Spellman at [email protected]. n Beth Israel Congregation September activities Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Congregation Sukkah construction ing the Hallel Service on both those days. For Pizza in the Hut (the sukkah) International Shul of Pancakes breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, September 15, 9:30–noon other services on the holidays refer to the calen- Wednesday, September 25, 6 p.m. Torah Service and Hakafot, 10:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed to set up the Congre- dar at www.bethisrael-aa.org. This dairy dinner event is open to all and Erev Simchat Torah includes a Maariv gation Sukkah, believed by the congregation to honors the principle of eating meals in the Suk- Service that is followed by the Simchat Torah be the largest temporary sukkah in Michigan. Shabbat Limmud kah. RSVP by September 23. $8.00 per person, hakafot (family friendly Torah processionals,) This event, similar to a “barn raising,” includes Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. with no charge for children under 4. dancing, and snacks. a light breakfast of lox and bagels, and is under Adults are invited for Torah study over coffee On Simchat Torah, after the Shaharit and the direction of Alan Lampear, who designed and cake. The discussions, led by Rabbi Dobrusin, Baby Shabbat Hallel services, Beth Israel provides a free Pan- the sukkah. Participants are asked to bring their are informal, lively and participatory. The study Saturday, September 28, 9:30 a.m. cake Breakfast in the Social Hall, followed by the electric tools. Men, women, and older teens are begins with traditional texts and participants add Babies born over the past year are officially Hakafot, the Torah processionals, and the rest welcome. The Congregation Sukkah will be their own thoughts on the Torah, Haftarah por- welcomed to the congregation during this special of the service. deconstructed on Sunday, October 29. Lox and tion of the week, or other traditional texts. ceremony during the Shabbat morning Service. bagels will again be served to all volunteers. The ceremony takes place around 11:30 a.m. The Friday Night Lights Tot Shabbat in the sukkah weekly parasha (reading from the Hebrew bible) October 4, 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret services Saturday, September 21, 11:15 a.m. is from the first chapters of the book of Genesis. 7 p.m. dinner Everyone is invited to join this Tot Shabbat Morning Sukkot services: Thursday, September Babies are also presented with T-shirts marking the This family friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service, program held this month in the sukkah. It is a 19 and Friday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. date of their future bar/bat mitzvah year, followed followed by a dairy Shabbat dinner is open to all. Saturday morning program/service for parents Morning Shmini Atzeret service: Thursday, by a special kiddush for everyone present, with the The cost for the dinner is $8 per person, with no and their children 2 – 5 years old which includes September 26, 9:30 a.m. name of each baby decorated on the cakes. charge for children ages under 4. Registration and As part of the congregation’s celebration of songs, stories, and prayers. This program is run payment is due by Monday, September 30. n this month by Jake Kander, Beth Israel’s Program Sukkot, there will be a kiddush luncheon in the Simchat Torah and the International All of Beth Israel’s events, are open to the general Sukkah on the first day of Sukkot, and a kid- Director. It includes the mysterious “Shabbat Box” a lulav and etrog experience, Torah proces- Shul of Pancakes community. If you would like further information, dush in the Sukkah on the second day. The lulav Erev Simchat Torah, Thursday, September 26, call 665-9897 or visit www.bethisrael-aa.org, or and etrog are used in the ancient ceremony of sions with stuffed Torah toys, and a Kiddush for tots. There is no charge for this program. 7:15 p.m. Simchat Torah , Friday, September 27 Beth Israel’s facebook page. the lulav and etrog processions, as well as dur- Shaharit and Hallel services, 8:30 a.m. 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 9 IHigh Holidays

Ann Arbor Recons looks to the future High Holidays with Pardes Hannah: The Carol Lessure, special to the WJN ver a year ago, the Ann Arbor Recon- Harkening back to the group’s roots when it Jewish Renewal Community of Ann Arbor structionist Congregation paused to was completely lay-led, AARC sought a rabbi Lucinda Kurtz, special to the WJN Oconsider its future and its efforts to who could guide and encourage members to ardes Hannah, the Jewish Renewal ments on the scale of a year: to see that the create a place where Jews explore traditional explore new ways to engage in Jewish learning Community of Ann Arbor, invites Divine both gives life and snuffs it out, si- Jewish teachings and interpret them in the light and prayer, and who would continue to bring Pall spiritual seekers and community multaneously, at every moment. At this sea- of contemporary values. AARC had grown people together to plan meaningful and creative members to join them for the High Holidays son, we are bidden to ask: what is aborning over the last two decades and its activities in- Shabbat, festival, and life-cycle celebrations. and to participate in services led by their in us and what is a-dying? What do we learn cluded regular services and programs as well as AARC is now welcoming Rabbi Michal rabbi, Elliot Ginsburg. Each year the Pardes from the passage of time, its gifts and com- a weekly religious school that guides students Woll, a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rab- Hannah community selects a theme to guide mon indignities? To those of us who share to develop their own views about and connec- binical College, into this role. In August, Woll them through the Days of Awe. Commu- community in ways both thick and thin, we joined AARC, and is working to create, in her nity members reflect on this theme, and at ask: What are the structures and moment, words, “a full-time congregation with a part- various points during the services, share the rituals that can facilitate deep sharing time rabbi.” some way its key concepts have resonated across the generations? I suggest that Shab- Rabbi Woll is already hard at work with the in their lives. It is one of the ways that they, bat and Torah-study are two vital forms that congregation to develop High Holiday services as a community, do heshbon nefesh (spiri- we are heirs to, forms that help us span the that will continue to be highly participatory tual account-taking) for the year past, while generations and share what is meaningful and interactive, bringing participants to engage opening up new personal and communal with each other. actively and vitally with the process of teshu- “heart-space” for the year that is emerging. In the words and the silence, in the mu- vah, or return. She will infuse services with her Reb Elliot shares his vision of this year’s tual witnessing that unfolds in this spiritual own interpretations of liturgy and knowledge theme: Weaving the Generations: frame, we can spur each other on to more of Judaism and, particularly, Reconstructionist “This year, we’ll be exploring the space honest assessments and insights. That is insights. As always, AARC High Holiday ser- where the generational interactions become the gift of havruta, the practice of spiritual vices will be open to all, whether members or a door of heightened possibility. We ask: how friendship, one of the cornerstones of Pardes not. AARC hosts High Holiday services at the does (1) our specific generational placement, Hannah, our spiritual community.” large Unitarian Universalist Church on Ann our temporal station in life, and (2) our To prepare for the High Holidays, ev- Arbor Saline road, so that everyone that seeks conversations and deep relations across the eryone is invited to join us on Saturday, a place to worship can join them and tickets are generations provide openings to new, more August 31, for Havdalah and Selichot from not needed. expansive ways of being human. 8:30–10:30 pm at home of Rabbi Eliot Gins- AARC members creating music AARC is committed to creating an inclu- As you prepare for the New Year, I in- burg and Linda Jo Doctor, 2924 Baylis Av- sive Jewish community that welcomes all gen- vite you to reflect on what it means to see enue. Rabbi Ginsburg will lead services on tions to Judaism while building familiarity with erations, sexual orientations, interfaith unions, yourselves moving into a new phase of life the First Day of Rosh Hashanah from 9:30 Torah, Hebrew, and prayer. different beliefs and backgrounds, and diverse (e.g., entering a new job or career or posi- a.m.–1:30 p.m. on September 5 at St. Aidans AARC decided that in order to create more ideas about God. Alongside prayer and study, tion, parenthood, grandparenthood). Or Church on 1679 Broadway Avenue. This will opportunities for learning, spiritual growth, there will continue to be plenty of discussion perhaps, you may feel that the sands of time be a traditional Jewish Renewal service with and community involvement it would create a and debate. are beginning to grow thin: what does it prayer, blowing of the Shofar, and Kiddush. position for a part-time rabbi. The rabbi would To learn more about the Ann Arbor Recon- mean to be entering your autumnal years, Second day Rosh Hashanah services, a medi- not only provide services, oversee the religious structionist Congregation, visit www.aarecon. deep October? Wherever we stand, what is tation service, will be on September 6 from school and promote learning, but also nurture org or email [email protected] or phone (734) our responsibility to our forbears and to our 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at St. Aidans followed by a involvement and participation of lay leaders. 445-1910. n descendants? When we pose these questions potluck lunch at the home of Lucinda Kurtz and become aware of those who came before and Oran Hesterman. and will come after, how does it affect the On Friday, September 13, Kol Nidrei More High Holiday observances with AARC way in which we live now, and in the near preparations will commence at 6:45 p.m. future? and services will begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation will hold a Sukkot Fall Retreat Sep- As we ponder the shifting of generations, Aidans Church. On Saturday, Yom Kippur tember 20, 21 and 22. The weekend shabbaton is open to all community members. It fea- we ask: How can we use the time that has Day services will begin at 9:15 a.m. with tures Sukkoth themed workshops, creative services, communal meals, and activities for been gifted to us in ways that serve or deep- Embodied Practice at 2:30 p.m., Meditation all ages including hiking, music, games, dancing, yoga and thoughtful discussions. Visit en? It was Abraham Joshua Heschel who followed by a brief study at 4 p.m., Mincha www.aarecon.org for more information; to make a reservation email Jennifer Cohen via wrote that the most precious gift we can at 4:30 pm., Yizkor at 5:45 p.m., Neilah at 7 www.aarecon.org/contact-us or leave a message at 445-1910. The Shabbaton will be held give each other across the generations is not p.m. and Shofar blowing and Havdalah at at the Emrich Center in Brighton. so much material possessions as the gift of 8:30 p.m. Break-fast will follow. n The musical Fourth Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services will also feature a celebration shared time. Not presents as much as pres- For more information about Pardes Hannah, of Simchas Torah this month on September 27. The services are open to all community ence—when we are attentive and genuinely the High Holiday schedule and other fall ser- members and will be led by Rabbi Michal Woll. Services are followed by a vegetarian curious about the other. vices and holiday plans, call 635-9441 and potluck dinner. Pizza nosh for children before services at 6 p.m. and childcare will be pro- As we enter Elul, we are given the op- check the Pardes Hannah website at http:// vided during services from 6:15–7:30 p.m. Reservations are preferred, especially for pizza portunity to reflect on the shape of our lives pardeshannah.wordpress.com. and childcare. Call 445-1910 or email Jennifer Cohen via www.aarecon.org/contact-us. and our death, and the tenor of our commit-

Reconstructionist Congregation welcomes guests to High Holiday services Carol Lessure, special to the WJN The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congrega- of the Reconstructionist Rabbinic College, will portion of Torah—perhaps a challenge to au- AARC welcomes as a member any house- tion invites anyone who is looking for a home be leading High Holiday services for the first thority, a struggle with illness, or extra effort to hold with a Jewish adult, and all types of families for the High Holidays to join them for Rosh time as the new rabbinic leader of AARC. She be a good parent or partner—and all those who are welcome as part of the AARC community. Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at the Uni- will share the pulpit with many congregants identify with that experience are invited to say No tickets are required for High Holiday ser- tarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 Ann and attendees, following the tradition of the the blessing over Torah. Many guests experienc- vices, although donations from non-members Arbor-Saline Road at the corner of Ellsworth community that began as a lay-led Havurah 20 ing their first Reconstructionist service mention are appreciated. Childcare is available at a mod- Road. Whether guests are newcomers to Ann years ago. Members will read from the Torah, these group aliyot as a favorite aspect. est fee for nonmembers with advance registra- Arbor, long-time residents curious about Re- contribute musical talents, and relay personal Another central element of an AARC service tion, as is a dairy break-the-fast at the end of constructionist Judaism, or secular Jews in- reflections and share readings aligned with the is singing and music. Rabbi Woll and song lead- Yom Kippur. terested in exploring meaningful paths into meanings of these Days of Awe. ers from the community will infuse the services For more information on the schedule of religious Judaism, they will find a welcoming A defining characteristic of the AARC is with many beautiful liturgies that will be a blend services and for registration details for childcare community at the AARC. evident during High Holiday Torah services, of old and new tunes. The Kol Nidre services will and the break-the-fast, visit the Ann Arbor Re- Inclusive, participatory services are a hall- and all AARC Torah services: group aliyot. Each feature cello interludes and others may provide constructionist Congregation web site at www. mark of the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist blessing is dedicated to those who are experi- additional inspiration with their own other in- aarecon.org or call 445-1910. Congregation. Rabbi Michal Woll, a graduate encing something in their lives that mirror that struments, often including flute and violin.

10 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 Quality vs. quantity, a Jewish perspective Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN his year Rosh Hashanah will be on concepts and comprehend complex patterns. September 5 and 6. In the Amidah, It is only a type of intelligence that serves the Tthe silent prayer we perform on Rosh animal’s survival needs. However, when we look Hashanah, we say the following: “This (Rosh at humans, we are blessed with a level of intel- Hashanah) is the day of the beginning of your ligence that not only serves our survival needs workings.” We want to understand the meaning but also allows us to explore levels of intellect Learn to speak, read, of this verse. Rosh Hashanah is considered the and spirituality that the animal world can’t first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei even know. In other words, the intellect given to us and understand Hebrew. though it is the sixth day of creation. On Rosh was not only for our physical, survival needs, Hashanah, the first day of Tishrei, the sixth day but also to enable us to ascend to higher spiri- of creation, Adam was created. So the question tual levels of awareness. We are given the ability is: How can we say “this is the day”, on the sixth to ponder higher, spiritual areas of our intellect. Adult Hebrew Classes day of creation, the day that Adam was creat- But even more, we can go beyond the limita- ed, to say “this is the beginning of your work- tions of our intellects to ponder the greatness of ings” – this is the beginning of creation? Rosh God and Creation. This is what is particularly (for all levels) begin the week Hashanah is not the beginning of creation, it’s special, in the whole of creation, about the hu- the sixth day of creation. So how can we call the man being. No other creature besides Man has of September 29. sixth day of creation the beginning of creation? this quality and ability. One of the explanations the commentators So this is the lesson we learn from Rosh give is that since Man is considered the whole Hashanah. When a person looks around their offered jointly by: purpose and meaning of creation, when Man world, they will usually notice that most people was created the whole purpose of creation came spend the vast majority of their time using their Temple Beth Emeth Beth Israel Congregation to its completion. Therefore, it is appropriate to unique intellectual abilities on material matters call the day that Man was created – the begin- and very little on spiritual matters. This obser- 734-665-4744 734-665-9897 ning of God’s creation. Before Man was created vation might cause a person to have a doubt. www.templebethemeth.org www.bethisrael-aa.org it was as if nothing else had been created – be- Is there a direct relationship between the quan- cause Man is the whole purpose of creation. titative value of our intellectual usage and the This explanation has to be understood. How is qualitative value? In other words, because we it possible to say that before Man was created spend more time on mundane matters of phys- it was as if nothing had been created? Before ical survival than on matters of higher spiritual- Man was created there was a tremendous, big ity – are the physical matters of survival more world – a big universe. And compared to this important than those higher spiritual pursuits? big universe that God created, Man was like a Here Rosh Hashanah teaches just the opposite. little speck of dust. True, quantitatively, our physical needs take up King David, in his Psalms, gives praise to a lot of time and detract from the availability God saying – “How great are the workings of of time for purely spiritual needs. Nevertheless, God.” This is about looking at creation itself we should know that what counts primarily in and looking at Man who occupies a tiny spot in Judaism is not quantity but quality. the massive creation. Humans occupy a much Therefore, in looking back at God’s creation smaller space than the animals. The animals of the world, how can we say that the six days of occupy a much smaller space than the plants. creation preceding Adam were not significant? And the plants occupy much less space than The entire huge universe with all its kingdoms, the world of inanimate. Even in the creation of creatures and worlds and levels as explained our Earthly domain, Man occupies the small- above (except Humans) was created during est of spaces. So how can we say that this is the this time. So quantitatively, the creation prior to beginning and the purpose of creation and ev- Adam was much greater than the amount after erything else besides Man is as if it didn’t exist? Adam. But as we learned, in Judaism quality is The answer to this question is as follows: much more important than quantity. The vast Rosh Hashanah teaches us a very important majority of the quantity of creation was com- principle in Judaism. What is important in pleted before Adam, but the Creation had no Judaism is not quantity but quality. If we look qualitative purpose until God created Adam. from a quantitative aspect, the inanimate world At that point it became clear that the for- is much larger than the vegetative world, the mation of the universe was for the purpose of vegetative world is much larger than the animal creating Man. The purpose of Man is to use our world, and the animal world is much larger than free will to recognize and serve God according the human world. Man is, quantitatively, by far to the blueprint of life that He gave us – The the least of the creations. However, if we look Torah. Thus we see that the purpose of creation at creation from a qualitative perspective, there was to create a relationship between God and is no comparison between Man, the inanimate, us. So until we, with our free will and our intel- the vegetative or the animal realms. Man stands lectual ability, were created, the rest of the uni- much greater than the rest of creation. Speaking verse was not yet fully functional. qualitatively, when we look at the lowest king- The lesson of Rosh Hashanah is to teach us dom, the mineral kingdom, we see that there that even though the vast majority of our daily is no sign of life whatsoever. It is an inanimate time can be spent on activities related to our world. The next level up is the plant kingdom. physical survival (like the 6 days prior to the In this realm there is definitely life. The seed creation of Man), the truly meaningful part of sprouts, grows, reproduces and dies. But there is our daily time is the time spent acknowledging no movement. The plant can’t move to get what and glorifying our creator – for this is the reason it needs to survive. There is no animated soul in we were created. a plant. This is more than the inanimate world, We have been told by our sages if enough of but less than the higher animal world. In the us turn our attention and our actions toward animal world there exists an animated soul but our creator and towards fulfilling His will, it will it is missing the intelligence that Man has. Even hasten the coming of the Moshiach and the re- though the animal has a certain level and type demption of the world. May it happen soon in of intelligence, it is not an independent type of our days. L’shanah Tovah! n intelligence with which to ponder existential

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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 most recent melodies that religious music I’m trying to create? There’s a connection Hineni. It’s the first thing that the cantor says Jewish calendar, Rosh Hashanah and Yom and the yeshiva world provide. And I use between one [objective] and the other. It’s before Mussaf. The cantor is the only one Kippur, are largely spent in synagogue. Yet every form of Jewish music, almost. My like one symphony. You have a theme, and who recites that prayer. And basically it’s a prayer isn’t usually the focus when Jews challenge is, what’s the balance between all a theme, and a theme, and then the fillers in prayer for the cantor, asking, ‘God, please prepare for the High Holidays, observes those different components? between, and the question is: What do you help me in this task, and don’t judge them, Cantor Arik Wollheim. “Especially here in America, and also do with those fillers? How are they going to my congregation, because of my sins. If I’m “Hopefully people go through this in Israel, not everybody understands all work together? doing it wrong, don’t let if affect them.’ It’s process of repentance, and they give charity, the text. Thank God we have prayer books “Preparation is huge. Every year we’re really a personal prayer that reminds us but what about prayer?” Wollheim tells JNS. with an English different. I’m not cantors that at the end of the day, this is not org. “People neglect that. How many people translation, but the same person about how we sing, and the music, and all open the prayer book before Rosh Hashanah it’s not the same I was last year. that kind of stuff. It’s about this tremendous and Yom Kippur and go over the davening?” [as understanding This is the day responsibility that we have of pleading on The answer, Wollheim says, is almost the Hebrew], and of judgment. behalf of the congregation.” no one. But he is looking to change that. people sometimes I think every JNS.org: What do you remember about the At Congregation Beth Jacob in Beverly don’t bother cantor feels a huge first time you led a High Holidays service? Hills, Calif., where he is in his first year as to look at the responsibility Cantor Arik Wollheim: “I was 14. It was a cantor, Wollheim organized a sing-along translations. It’s on those days, little synagogue in the town where I grew preparation event in advance of the High not that they don’t because we’re up in Israel, Azor (a suburb of Tel Aviv). I Holidays, in addition to posting melodies on want to, but you’re praying not only led the services with my dad. Obviously I the synagogue’s website. engaged already on our behalf, was nervous, but I felt comfortable because During this year’s High Holidays at Beth in the recitation we’re praying on I started leading services as soon as I was Jacob, an Orthodox synagogue, Wollheim of the prayer, you behalf of the entire bar mitzvahed, so already I led services for a will be accompanied by the Maccabeats, don’t have time to congregation. It’s whole year prior to that. So I felt comfortable the popular Jewish a cappella group that also look [at the a tremendous leading services, and I knew my dad was next burst onto the scene in 2010 with their hit translation]. responsibility, and to me.

Hanukkah song “Candlelight.” A student of “For the High W ikimedia Co mm o ns . v ia ttlieb you go through “It was a congregation where everybody famed cantor Yitzchak Eshel, Wollheim— Holidays liturgy, the text, and knew me since I was born, so it felt like c y Go formerly the cantor at Congregation Agudath we have a lot of y you try to figure [leading the service] amongst your family. It Sholom of Stamford, Conn., retired U.S. Sen. poems, and many out: How does was a very supportive audience. Joe Lieberman’s synagogue—sat down with of them were : M aur it resonate with “I did that for a couple of years, and that JNS.org to give his perspective on the Rosh written during the you? What is the gave me confidence later on, when I started C redit Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Middle Ages. It’s An illustration of Jews praying in synagogue meaning of the taking on jobs elsewhere.” JNS.org: What are the challenges of trying very poetic, high on Yom Kippur. text? How can you JNS.org: What advice would you give about to engage a congregation in High Holidays language that is make it relevant how to approach High Holidays prayer? services? not that easy to understand. How do I create to you, to your life, to the lives of your Cantor Arik Wollheim: “The service is very Cantor Arik Wollheim: “For the holidays, that inspiration? What can I do to make congregants?” long, we have a lot of text. If I have one together with the regulars, the people who people engaged in the service, even though JNS.org: Which prayers do you see as the recommendation to people for the holidays, come every week, or several times a month, in it’s very difficult? It’s a long day, they’ve been highlights of the High Holidays service? it’s don’t take a prayer as something obvious, every congregation you also have a number of standing for hours, they’re fasting, they’re Cantor Arik Wollheim: “I think without that we’ve done every year, and that’s it. Take people that come only for the High Holidays. tired, and they don’t understand the text, in doubt, Unetaneh Tokef is one of the the prayer book, take the machzor, and go And they are a little bit disconnected with many cases.” highlights. First of all, because of the text. [It over the text. See what it means to you. See what’s going on throughout the year in the JNS.org: How does a cantor prepare for the includes] the description of the process that what prayers resonate with you. Refresh synagogue. High Holidays? goes on in Heaven. It gives us an idea of how your memory with some of the tunes. Read “The challenge is [figuring out] how to create Cantor Arik Wollheim: “I’m going through a God examines each case, so to say. From a the English translation, so you’ll know what a service that makes everybody happy. My tremendous amount of research in order to musical perspective, this is your chance as a you’re saying. approach is to create a salad of styles and create that ‘salad’ that I spoke about. cantor to really shine, to show what you can “I can guarantee that if you do some selections. And by that I mean, for instance, “You have to understand what your do, especially because the text is so moving. preparation, you will get much more out of I use classical cantorial music, what I call objectives are. Do I want to do congregation This is your moment to try to inspire people, the service, and this is regardless of who is ‘nice oldies’ that congregations sing, that singing? How much congregation singing to really get them to try to feel something. leading it.” n everybody knows. I use Israeli songs. The do I want to do? What is the mood that “Number two, there’s a prayer called the The High Holidays in Jewish cinema What unites “The Jazz Singer,” “The Dybbuk,” and “Liberty Heights” is not just their deep awareness of the secular world, but their willingness to invoke tradition as a yardstick. by Joel Rosenberg/JNS.org hen cinema was still in its youth, the great Al Jolson, whose life had inspired In effect, Kol Nidre as jazz. The film here Hollywood built a story around the story), he visits his parents on his papa’s subtly portrays the passing of tradition into Wthe High Holidays. Its tale was a 60th birthday, announces he’ll soon be a creatively eroded form—symbolic of what measure of Jewry’s ties to tradition, but also starring on Broadway, and hopes to make New World Jews have done with the old. a gentle sign of its loss. peace with his folks. Jack’s mama welcomes In 1937, Jews in Poland did a film version In The Jazz Singer (1927), America’s first him back eagerly, but the father orders him of S. An-sky’s acclaimed Yiddish play, The feature-length sound film, Jakie Rabinowitz to leave. Soon after, the cantor grows ill and Dybbuk. In the film, two Hasidic Jews, Sender is a cantor’s son whose father expects him hovers between life and death. Jack’s mother and Nisn, are longtime friends who meet up to follow tradition and stand by his side in appears at the Broadway rehearsals and begs only infrequently during holiday pilgrimages the synagogue to chant Kol Nidre, the prayer him to sing Kol Nidre in place of his father. to the Rebbe of Miropolye. One such time, that opens the Yom Kippur service. But as But Yom Kippur is also the show’s opening they pledge their yet-unborn children in the eve of the holiday approaches, the father 1916. graph y,” night. The film constructs a virtual morality marriage. Soon after, Nisn is drowned and

is told that 12-year-old Jakie is singing in a a B i o play around this dilemma. Sender, preoccupied with money, forgets his saloon. The cantor angrily fetches him home I won’t tell you the outcome, except promise to his friend. and gives him a thrashing. Jakie vows to leave to say that the film would be incomplete Years later, an impoverished scholar home for good. As the father chants Kol without a Jolson version of Kol Nidre. Or named named Khonen makes his way to Nidre at shul, the son takes to the streets and l Jo ls o n – “A : at least it sounds like Kol Nidre—but in Brinitz, Sender’s town, where, as a Sabbath embarks on a life singing jazz. Jolson’s handling, the Aramaic-language guest at Sender’s, he instantly falls in love Years later, his career on the rise, his name C redit lines are radically abridged and repeated, now changed to Jack Robin (played here by Al Jolson, star of “The Jazz Singer.” over and over, in a reverie of improvisation. continued on page 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 13 ICommunity

A Unity Torah for Ann Arbor Rabbi Alter Goldstein, special to the WJN habad of Ann Arbor has launched a the Torah, explains Rabbi Goldstein. By dedi- Unity Torah campaign to unite the cating a part of the Torah, every individual has . .o rg . jewishfilm broader Ann Arbor Jewish commu- the opportunity to connect with many Jewish

www C nity with a new Torah scroll. people in Ann Arbor. The new Torah hails from Tel Aviv, Israel. Two months ago, Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, director Chabad of Ann Ar- bor, spearheaded the Unity Torah campaign to make a new home for the Torah in Ann Arbor.

, F ilm , C enter f o r J ewish o nal ati “The Torah scroll repre- sents the deepest level of Jew- ish unity,” says Rabbi Aharon Goldstein. “Over thousands of years, Jewish customs have

T he N y o f Co urtes evolved differently for all sorts of Jewish people. The Torah, A scene from “The Dybbuk" however, remains unchanged, a constant point of guidance Jewish Cinema, continued from page 13 for every Jew.” Reading the Torah at Chabad with Sender’s daughter Leah, who loves where the coming year’s models are on display. The Torah, rabbis teach, is compared to the The entire Jewish community is invited to him in return. The father, unaware that Each year, Nate trades in his Caddy for a spiffy Jewish people. If even one letter is missing from the Unity Torah Celebration on October 6, at Khonon is the son of his long-departed new one, which he can afford—not from fading the scroll, the entire Torah is rendered unfit for noon at Chabad House. The program will in- friend, is determined to betroth Leah to profits of the burlesque house he owns but use in a synagogue. Similarly, the Jewish nation clude a parade with live music and dancing, fol- the richest suitor he can find. Desperate to because of his thriving illegal numbers racket. is complete only when we stand together; every lowed by the traditional Hakafot dancing and a win Leah’s hand, Khonen immerses himself Nate is otherwise a solid citizen, a devoted person is affected by the spiritual and physical light buffet at the synagogue. n wellbeing of every single Jew. in kabbalistic magic so he can conjure up husband and father, who has raised himself To participate in the Unity Torah and to RSVP The Unity Torah campaign offers ways to barrels of gold. Intensely ascetic, Khonen up from humble origins, and had often, in his for the event, visit www.annarbortorah.com. grows ever more unbalanced, and when youth, proven himself a scrappy street fighter unite with the greater Ann Arbor community Leah’s engagement to a rich man’s son is against neighborhood anti-Semites. Most of through purchasing a word, verse or portion in announced, he calls on Satan for help, then the film deals with the adventures of Nate’s keels over and dies. When Leah is later about sons, Van and Ben (Adrien Brody and Ben to be married, she becomes possessed by her Foster) and and their relations with gentile JCS High Holidays observance dead lover’s spirit. Her father then takes her girls—Van’s pursuit of a beautiful, Old-Money to Miropolye, where he petitions the Rebbe debutante named Dubbie, whom he met at WJN staff writers to exorcise the wayward soul. a party; and Ben’s friendship with Sylvia, a Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society will cele- break-the-fast potluck dinner will take place on The film, one of the last great cultural black classmate. brate the Jewish New Year, with readings, medi- September 14 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Commu- products of Polish Jewry, is a rich portrait of Levinson’s framing the story inside the tation, and music. There will also be apples nity of Greater Ann Arbor. Attendees should pre-modern Jewish life and custom. Unlike Jewish New Year and Nate’s Cadillac ritual and honey; challah and honey cake; coffee and bring a non-meat dish to share. Also, a free the play, it opens with an impassioned table is important. The Kurtzmans are nominally wine. Child-care will be provided. Everyone in (reservations required) Tashlich Observance sermon by the Rebbe on the youthful days of observant Jews—perhaps even Orthodox, the community is invited to attend. The price will take place on September 5, 4–6 p.m., at the fathers-to-be. The sermon deals with the but in a laid-back, assimilated way. Though of admission is $50 for an individual (students, Island Park, off Maiden Lane. For more infor- Yom Kippur ministrations of the High Priest Nate’s wife shows remnants of clannishness, $25; family, $100), which also includes Kol Ni- mation, contact [email protected] in ancient times—if an impure thought were the Kurtzmans are open to the winds of dre (September 13, at 7 p.m.) and Yom Kip- or 975-9872. JCS turns no one away due to an to enter his mind in the Holy of Holies, “the change. While both the New Year and the pur (September 14, at 2 p.m.) observances. A inability to pay. entire world would be destroyed.” The Rebbe “new car year” are equally important to Nate, compares this to the precarious journey of their overlap seems a portrait of the tradition’s some unfortunate souls, who pass through loosening grip since the days of The Jazz Singer. Mission to Israel, continued from page 1 several lifetimes (these Jews believed in Even The Dybbuk, flawless as its command reincarnation) in striving toward their source, of pre-modern tradition had been, was the and each other. “The warmth and sense of sister- • Touring the beautiful Yvel’s Andrea the Throne of Glory—only to be cast down, creation of Jewish moderns: playwright hood is unique to this mission, and is reinforced Bronfman School of Jewelry for New Im- just as they reach celestial heights. As this An-sky had been a secularist and socialist by an itinerary filled with opportunities to meet migrants and be inspired by the company point in the Rebbe’s sermon, Sender and Nisn revolutionary, folklorist, and humanitarian with Israeli women philanthropists, politicians founders Orna and Isaac Levy by hearing inopportunely try to inform him of their pact. activist. The film’s creators were immersed and members of the armed forces,” said Norry. the story of recognizing their dreams. When, a generation later, Khonon in avant-garde theater and Expressionist “I love that we have more mothers and • Enjoying home hospitality at the homes fantasizes union with his beloved Leah, idioms, and director Mihał Waszyński was daughters this year than ever before,” she con- of Israeli women philanthropists he refers to it as “the Holy of Holies.” In a gay man who had left behind his orthodox tinued. “It speaks to the inclusive nature of the retrospect, the Rebbe’s sermon becomes background and pretended he knew no trip, and allows for women to share the expe- • Meeting the first female ranking Aluf a prophecy of Khonon’s disastrous fall. Yiddish. But what unites these three films is rience with the next generation so that our (Major General) in the Israeli Defense Forces But The Dybbuk never ceases to exalt the not just their deep awareness (hidden in The children begin to understand the importance ...and more! lovers’ bond, though the Rebbe and his Dybbuk) of the secular world, but also their of giving back as well as developing a closer Participants can find new meaning in their court try their best to undo it. The holiest willingness to invoke tradition as a yardstick. relationship with our homeland,” she said. Jewish values, and find their place in the Jew- moment of Yom Kippur, though fraught The High Holidays might be a site of fading On previous Heart to Heart trips, the mem- ish community. New friendships can be forged with catastrophe, remains a symbol for the cultural memory, but the theme still strikes orable events participants took part in included: with women from across North America and resistance of these lovers to a world enslaved a responsive chord among filmgoers, Jewish • Touring galleries and meet local artists in Israel as participants explore the Jewish home- by money and class. and gentile alike.n their studios all over Tel Aviv and Jaffa land together and witness first-hand the tre- A third film, Barry Levinson’s Liberty Joel Rosenberg teaches film and Judaic studies mendous impact Federation donors have on Heights (1999), is a nostalgic comedy about • Dancing the night away to the music of at Tufts University. His articles on the cinema the people of Israel. growing up Jewish in 1950s Baltimore. It Israeli Pop Star Einat Sarouf on the Roof- of Jewish experience have appeared in various There will be a meeting at the home of both opens and closes on Rosh Hashanah, top of the beautiful Azrieli Tower journals and collections, and he has recently Laurie Barnett to discuss the details of the trip when the Kurtzman family customarily attend • completed a book, Crisis in Disguise: Some Participating in a briefing on the State of on Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. synagogue. Nate Kurtzman (Joe Mantegna) has Cinema of Jewish Experience from the Era of Israel today with MK Dr. Einat Wilf Contact Mimi for more information, at his own New Year custom of exiting early from Catastrophe (1914-47). • Enjoying a gourmet cooking demonstration 677.0100 or [email protected]. n shul to stroll to the nearby Cadillac showroom, in Mahane Yehuda 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 I Israel IAmerican Jewry

The Hazon Israel Sustainable Food Tour The war over Lucinda Kurtz, special to the WJN ’ve never seen a group of people fall so in intermarriage love with repurposed cow shit,” exclaimed INigel Savage, president of Hazon, the has been lost. leading Jewish environmental organization in the U.S., while our excited group of 14 hearty Now what? souls participating in the Hazon Israel Sus- by Uriel Heilman tainable Food Tour filed back onto our bus after visiting Israel’s only organic dairy at Har- NEW YORK (JTA)—When the nation’s duf in the Galilee. How could we not be en- largest Jewish federation convened its first- thusiastic after Arnon Duvdevani‘s animated ever conference recently on engaging interfaith and passionate blow-by-blow description of families, perhaps the most notable thing about the dairy’s effective and efficient methods of it was the utter lack of controversy that greeted caring for their cows and their environment the event. using sustainable anthroposophist principles. There was a time when the stereotypical Surrounding the cowshed in the hot, Israeli Jewish approach to intermarriage was to shun sun, gently touching the lowing cows, their the offender and sit shiva. udders full of sweet milk, we were inspired A generation ago, the publication of the by Arnon’s obvious commitment to creative 1990 National Jewish Population Survey practices that solved age old problems such as showing intermarriage at the alarmingly high composting the manure in place in the barn rate of 52 percent turned into a rallying cry. No and using it directly on the crops, instead of matter that subsequent scholarship revised the figure down to 43 percent, interfaith marriage Reading the Torah at Chabad using chemicals and the less effective tradi- was seen as the core of the problem of Jewish tional practices of conventional dairy men. challenges and triumphs of Israeli systems in mouth-watering detail, the ingredients that assimilation in America. Jewish institutions Arnon was just one of the many extraor- food, nutrition, agriculture, permaculture, went into their creations and the history poured hundreds of millions of dollars into dinary people we met on the Hazon spon- farmers’ markets, and community gardens. behind each dish. Moshe Basson, the award- Jewish identity building with an eye toward sored Sustainable Food Tour, May 22–27, I was particularly impressed with our visit winning chef of the Eucalyptus Restaurant stemming intermarriage. who gave us great pride in the Israeli capacity to Talya Schneider, a Haredi woman and Is- hosted us on our first night in Jerusalem. Fast forward two decades and the question for innovation and creativity to tackle signif- rael’s permaculture queen who lives in an Sitting in the comfortable and spacious res- is no longer how to fight intermarriage, but icant challenges in the food system that affect ultra-Orthodox town in the Jerusalem hills. taurant directly across from the Jaffa Gate how Jewish institutions can be as welcoming as Talya took us on a of the Old City, Moshe brought course after possible to intermarried Jews and the gentiles tour of her amaz- course of uniquely spiced dishes for us to who love them. ing garden/pigeon savor, based on recipes from his Iraqi fam- “Clearly, Jewish communal attitudes have and chicken coups, ily and community. It would be difficult to changed,” said David Mallach, managing director fruit trees, and choose which one of the eating experiences of the Commission on the Jewish People at UJA- moveable compost was my favorite, but certainly the new farm- Federation of New York, which hosted the one- pile and expressed to-table restaurant, Meshek Barzilay, in the day interfaith conference in June. the deep connec- Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv, the “One of the results of the whole process tion between her popular Uri Buri, a renowned fish and sea- begun with the 1990 study was that in a free work with the soil food restaurant in Akko’s old city with its America we’re all Jews by choice. That’s been and her under- colorful and thoughtful chef, Uri Jeremias a profound insight that has permeated a lot of standing of how to and Habesh, an ethnic Israeli-Ethiopian res- the work of the Jewish community in the last live a life devoted to taurant owned and operated by Israeli im- 20-plus years,” Mallach said. “It shifted the God, Torah, and es- migrants from the Ethiopian community discussion from the classic stereotypical sitting sential Jewish prin- would be included in my list. shiva and never talking to a person again to The visits saying that if we’re all Jews by choice, let’s also sit to various sus- with this segment of the community and offer tainable sites in them that choice.” Israel sparked con- In 1973, the Reform movement’s rabbinical tinual provocative arm, the Central Conference of American all of us on the planet. I hadn’t visited Israel for discussions among Rabbis, issued a nonbinding resolution fifteen years and chose to return on this specific the fourteen of us opposing officiating at intermarriages. Today, tour because of my work at Fair Food Network on the tour and the more than half the movement’s rabbis perform in the area of food justice and my commitment skilled leaders who interfaith weddings. to healing through eating healthy, fresh food. constantly peeked In 2010, a task force at the CCAR My husband, Oran Hesterman, the president our curiosity with recommended shifting away from focus on and CEO of Fair Food Network, a national questions and com- preventing intermarriage to reaching out to nonprofit organization dedicated to the cre- ments to dig deeper intermarried families and adapting rituals to ation of a healthy, sustainable food system, into our responses include non-Jewish family members. Now the located here in Ann Arbor and our daughter, to the people and movement is considering a further step. Sarah, also participated in this inspirational places we were visit- Rabbi Aaron Panken, the new president tour which more than fulfilled my expecta- ing. It was the Shab- of the rabbinical seminary of the Reform tions for an introduction and overview of the bat day Torah study movement, Hebrew Union College-Jewish movement in Israel toward sustainable living that we did on “Use Institute of Religion, told JTA last week that and food production. ciples. But it was Guy Rilov, owner of one of and Waste- A New Old Issue” that has particu- HUC is planning to take a “very serious look” at Hazon partnered with the Heschel Sus- Israel’s leading organic farms, Makura, who larly stayed with me, reminding me that these whether to end the school’s longstanding policy tainability Center in Israel, a decade old gave us the most comprehensive overview of issues of abundance and want, sustainability against admitting intermarried rabbinical organization that is a “think-and-do-tank,” sustainable agriculture in Israel and showed and excess have been with us since the begin- school students. focused on creating greater sustainable prac- us by his ingenuity in dealing with insect pests ning of our tradition, and we need to revisit In the Conservative movement, it’s no tices in Israeli society. Starting from our first how Israel is leading the way in scientific dis- them in each generation to make them mean- longer uncommon to see non-Jews on the day when we hit the ground picking onions coveries that are transforming organic farm- ingful to us in the present moment. n bimah during a bar mitzvah service. Some in the fields to benefit the massive food res- ing worldwide. Lucinda Kurtz, M.A., is a Brennan Healing Conservative synagogues even grant voting cue project of Leket-Table to Table to our But, of course, a highlight of each day Science Practitioner and director of Special rights to non-Jewish members. Officially, final stimulating discussions at the Heschel was the outrageously delicious, healthy, lo- Projects at Fair Food Network. She combines the movement’s only rules on the subject are Center’s Tel Aviv office with leading Israeli cal food lovingly prepared by a wide range her passions for food justice and healthy eating that rabbis must neither perform nor attend activists promoting sustainable food, we of chefs who not only prepared their special to create a healthy life in her professional life. were engaged in hands-on learning about the dishes for our group, but also explained in continued on page 23 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 15 IYouth

ECC teachers awarded for excellence in teaching Jessica Faul and Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN his spring, two veteran JCC Early all how to love others and to love himself. I Childhood Center teachers were couldn’t have asked for more for my son.” Thonored with a very special award. Both of these teachers are well-respect- Established by the Krislov family 11 years ed by ECC parents and teachers alike. This ago, the Krislov award honors long-serving coming school year, Tonya will be teaching ECC teachers who demonstrate excellence in preschoolers in the ECC’s Kangaroo Room, early childhood teaching, innovation in Jew- and Kristen will be teaching the ECC’s young ish curriculum implementation, and who go preschoolers in the ECC’s Zebra Room. n “above and beyond” in their service of the center and its families. The Krislov award includes a prize of $1,000, split between the Tracking down the awardees. This year’s Krislov award winners were Tonya Backstrom and Kristen Hayes. animals on Noah’s Ark Tonya Backstrom is described as a humble, Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN but natural leader. She is sensitive to students’ On October 6, the JCC Early Childhood Cen- needs and as a result, makes strong connec- ter invites members of the community to gath- tions with them. Parents note her dedication to er at the Toledo Zoo to tell the story of Noah’s being the best teacher she can be, her creative Ark, and track down all of those animals that solutions to problems, her ability to engage the Torah describes. At 10 a.m. participants children and roll with their ideas, her enthu- will meet at the entrance to the Zoo, and then siasm and interest in learning about Judaism, ECC Director Peretz Hirshbein, teachers Kristen Hayes and Tonya Backstrom, and PTO join together in an interactive, dramatic re- and “a level of compassion in her teaching that Chair Meredith Riebschleger telling of the story of Noah. Costumes will be is rare and very special.” This year she success- supplied by the ECC as participants will be fully coordinated a new format for the Trip Kristen Hayes has also served as a leader find their own solution—building both in- able to play a part in the telling of the story. to Israel—one that was inquiry based and al- and mentor this year. She is a resource and dependence and confidence. Parents remark Participants will divide up into teams for a lowed the children to experience their journey well of ideas for her fellow teachers and par- how they’ve watched their kids grow over the scavenger hunt of Biblical proportions, search- in a deeper way. She has been a mentor to her ents alike. She is always willing to problem year, becoming more confident and proud of ing for animals named in the text of the Torah. fellow teachers inspiring them to grow and de- solve or offer advice when asked. She is ex- their accomplishments. One parent said “it is Afterwards, the teams will gather for a fun pic- velop their own skills. One of her colleagues ceptional at relationship building—with moving to see my son proud of himself and I nic lunch. summarized it nicely by saying “it would be both students and parents. She is able to see it as a reflection of his wonderful teacher, For more information, or to register for this very difficult to find a more qualified and de- anticipate her students’ wants and needs but who is truly proud of him and excited by event, contact Kellie Cohoon in the JCC ECC serving educator for the Krislov award.” helps kids learn to vocalize their feelings and him. Her love for him teaches him best of office at 971-0990 or [email protected].

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Year in Review: 5773 by JTA Staff NEW YORK (JTA)—From wars and elections • After days of stepped-up rocket attacks • A Paris court orders Twitter to monitor March 2013 to scandals and triumphs, JTA takes a look back from Gaza, Israel launches Operation Pillar of and disclose the identities of users from • Vice President Joe Biden tells thousands at the highlights of the Jewish year 5773. Defense with a missile strike that kills the head France who posted anti-Semitic comments of AIPAC activists meeting in Washington of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza, Ahmed Jabari. online, including Holocaust denials. Twitter September 2012 that President Obama is “not bluffing” when In all, six Israelis and an estimated 149 to 177 later appeals the decision but loses, and he says he will stop Iran from acquiring a • Islamists throw a homemade grenade Palestinians are killed during the weeklong the U.S.-based company complies with the nuclear weapon. into a Jewish supermarket near Paris, injuring exchange of fire. Egypt helps broker the cease- demand in July. • The U.S. State Department cancels plans to one. The incident is part of a major increase in fire between the two sides. honor Egyptian human rights activist Samira attacks on Jews in France in 2012. January 2013 • A constitutional court in Poland bans Ibrahim after opponents note that anti‑Jewish • Video emerges from 2010 of Egyptian shechitah, Jewish ritual slaughter, along with tweets were posted on her Twitter account. October 2012 President Mohamed Morsi—then a leader Muslim ritual slaughter. An effort in July to • President Obama makes his first visit to • Arlen Specter, the longtime moderate of the Muslim Brotherhood —calling Jews overturn the ban fails. Israel since taking office in 2008. In a speech Jewish Republican senator from Pennsylvania “bloodsuckers” and “descendants of apes and • The decision by Egyptian President upon arrival at the airport, Obama says the whose surprise late-life party switch back to pigs.” Morsi tells U.S. senators that he gets bad Mohamed Morsi to grant himself near absolute United States is Israel’s “strongest ally and the Democrats helped pass President Obama’s press because “certain forces” control the media. powers dismays U.S. and Israeli observers just greatest friend.” His trip receives widespread health care reforms, dies at 82 following a • President Obama nominates Jacob Lew, his days after Morsi is lauded for helping broker praise from Jewish groups. long struggle with cancer. During his time in chief of staff and an Orthodox Jew who frequently a Hamas-Israel cease-fire. Morsi backtracks in • A Lebanese-Swedish citizen is convicted the Senate, Specter offered himself as a broker serves as an intermediary with Jewish groups, to December, but the move helps stoke popular in Cyprus on charges of spying on Israeli for Syria‑Israel peace talks and led efforts to be secretary of the Treasury Department. discontent in Egypt with the country’s first tourists for Hezbollah. The closely watched condition aid to the Palestinian Authority on its • Benjamin Netanyahu wins reelection as democratically elected president. trial is a sign of Hezbollah’s expansion of peace process performance. Israel’s prime minister, but his Likud-Yisrael • The U.N. General Assembly votes 138 to 9, terrorist activities into Europe and fuels calls • Jewish groups pull out of a national Beiteinu faction suffers significant losses at with 41 abstentions, to recognize Palestine as a for European Union countries to designate interfaith meeting meant to bolster relations the polls, falling to 31 seats. The big winners state. Passage of the resolution, which does not Hezbollah a terrorist organization. between Jews and Christians following a letter are two newcomer parties: Yair Lapid’s have the force of law, prompts condemnations • Following prodding by President Obama, by Protestant leaders to Congress calling for an centrist, domestic-focused Yesh Atid, which from the United States and warnings of possible Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan investigation into U.S. aid to Israel. comes in second with 19 Knesset seats, and penalties, but none are invoked. Israel responds and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu • Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley, American Naftali Bennett’s nationalist Jewish Home, with its own dire warnings and announces new agree to resume normal ties after Israel economists with ties to Israeli universities, win which wins 12 seats. Both later opt to join settlement constriction in the West Bank. Over apologizes for the deaths of nine Turks in 2010 the Nobel Prize for economics. Netanyahu’s coalition government, which the course of months, the change in status in the during a clash with Israeli commandos aboard • The Israeli Knesset votes to dissolve, takes nearly two months to assemble. United Nations proves largely irrelevant. the Mavi Marmara, a ship attempting to break sending Israel to new elections for the first time • Iran and Argentina sign an agreement Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Erdogan later balks, since 2009. December 2012 to form an independent commission to saying normalization will not take place until • Women of the Wall leader Anat Hoffman is • After months of occasional cross-border investigate the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Israel fulfills its obligations under the agreement. arrested at the Western Wall and ordered to stay fire on the Golan Heights, including errant Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, • Berlin’s Jewish Museum provokes away from the site for 30 days after attempting Syrian and rebel shells landing in Israel, U.N. which killed 85 people and was blamed controversy with its “Jew in a Box” exhibit to lead a women’s prayer group at the holy site in Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the Syrian on Iran. Argentinian and American Jews (formally titled “The Whole Truth”), in which violation of Kotel rules. The incident, which is government is violating a 1974 disengagement denounce the agreement as a farce. Iran’s Jews spend a shift sitting in a glass box and witnessed by dozens of American participants agreement with Israel by deploying military parliament has yet to sign off on the pact. answering questions from visitors. in town for the centennial celebration of the equipment and troops over the cease-fire line. • Amid concerns that Syrian President women’s Zionist group Hadassah, stokes • • Ahmed Ferhani, 27, an Algerian immigrant Bashar Assad may be transferring chemical April 2013 outrage among liberal American Jewish groups. living in New York, pleads guilty to planning to weapons to Hezbollah, Israeli planes bomb • After being asked by Israel’s prime • Israel, a heated issue throughout the U.S. blow up synagogues in New York City. a Syrian weapons transport on the Lebanese minister to come up with a solution to the presidential campaign, is mentioned 31 times by • In a case that ignites passions in the haredi border. It is one of several Israeli strikes in Women of the Wall controversy, Jewish President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Orthodox community in Brooklyn, Satmar Syrian territory during the year. Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky proposes Romney at the final presidential debate, which hasid Nechemya Weberman, an unlicensed that the Robinson’s Arch area of the Western was devoted to foreign policy and held at Lynn February 2013 therapist, is found guilty on 59 counts of Wall be expanded and renovated to allow for University in Boca Raton, Fla. Both candidates • Ed Koch, the pugnacious former New sexual abuse. Days later, a hasidic assailant egalitarian prayer there at any time. Reaction sought to score points on the issue, but actual York City mayor whose political imprimatur throws bleach in the face of a community to his proposal is mixed. policy differences seemed to be in short supply. was eagerly sought by Republicans and rabbi, Nuchem Rosenberg, who advocates for • Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Authority • With a charter flight of some 240 Ethiopian Democrats, dies at 88 of congestive heart victims of sex abuse. In January, Weberman is prime minister who was lauded for his immigrants, the Israeli government launches failure. At his funeral, a cast of political sentenced to 103 years in prison. technocratic approach toward state building what it says is the final stage of mass immigration luminaries remembers him as a friend of • German lawmakers pass a bill enshrining in the West Bank, resigns. He is replaced in from Ethiopia to Israel. The following summer, Israel and the Jewish people. the right to ritual circumcision but regulating June by university president Rami Hamdallah, the Jewish Agency announces that the last • Bulgaria affirms that Hezbollah was how circumcisions are to be conducted. The law who announces after two weeks on the job Ethiopian aliyah flight will take place in August behind the attack in Burgas in July 2012 that displaces a ban on Jewish ritual circumcision that he is quitting. 2013. killed six people, including five Israelis. The imposed by a court in Cologne in June. • Bret Stephens, a former editor in chief of • Hurricane Sandy hits the U.S. East Coast, finding adds to pressure on the European • Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the leader of one The Jerusalem Post and now deputy editorial killing more than 100 and causing an estimated Union to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist of London’s largest congregations and a former page editor of The Wall Street Journal, wins $50 billion in damages. The populous Jewish entity. After concerns are expressed in the chief rabbi of Ireland, is named Britain’s chief the Pulitzer Prize for commentary. areas of New York and New Jersey see extreme ensuing months that Bulgarian officials are rabbi-designate. This fall he is to succeed Rabbi • The Museum of the History of Polish damage. Synagogues and Jewish organizations backing away from their assertions, Bulgaria’s Jonathan Sacks, who has served in the post Jews opens in Warsaw. nationwide join efforts to raise money to help foreign minister reassures Israel on the attack’s since 1991. • The Jewish Museum of Casablanca victims of the superstorm. one-year anniversary that Bulgaria still holds • Numerous Jewish groups call for stricter reopens following a major renovation funded Hezbollah responsible. gun control regulations after a gunman kills 20 by the Moroccan government. The renovation November 2012 • The Australian Broadcasting Corp. first‑graders and six adults in Newtown, Conn. is part of a broad effort led by Morocco’s king • Moscow’s Jewish Museum and Tolerance identifies a man known as “Prisoner X,” who The youngest victim is a 6-year-old Jewish boy, to restore Jewish heritage sites in the country, Center opens to great fanfare. hanged himself in a maximum-security Israeli Noah Pozner. including an ancient synagogue in Fez and • President Obama is reelected, with exit prison in 2010, as Australian-Israeli citizen • New York businessman Jacob Ostreicher, dozens of former Jewish schools. polls giving the incumbent about 68 percent who has been jailed in Bolivia without charges Ben Zygier. Zygier is said to have worked for of the Jewish vote -- down from the estimated for 18 months, is released on bail but still the Mossad. May 2013 74 percent to 78 percent in 2008. Many of the barred from leaving the country. A haredi • A British court convicts three British • Following complaints from pro‑Israel campaign battles between Jewish surrogates Orthodox father of five and grandfather of 11 Muslims of plotting to carry out terrorist groups, the Newseum in Washington cancels were fought over Middle East issues, but from Brooklyn, Ostreicher was arrested in June attacks in the country, including on Jewish a planned honor for two slain Palestinian surveys suggested that like most other voters, 2011 by Bolivian police over allegations that he targets. cameramen employed by a Hamas affiliate. American Jews were most concerned with did business with drug traffickers and money • Eric Garcetti, a veteran L.A. city councilman, economic issues. launderers. becomes the first elected Jewish mayor of Los

18 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 Angeles. With his victory, America’s three • Yeshivat Maharat, a women’s seminary a coup, avoiding an automatic cutoff in U.S. aid • The 19th Maccabiah Games open in Israel largest cities boast Jewish mayors. started by Rabbi Avi Weiss in 2009, graduates to Egypt. Morsi had become deeply unpopular with a record number of athletes. • The Claims Conference is embroiled in its first class of Orthodox women clergy known among liberal and secular Egyptians but • After months of intense shuttle diplomacy controversy after the public learns that officials as maharats. retained deep-rooted support among members by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Israelis at the organization failed to adequately follow • Liberal Jewish groups hail the Supreme of his Muslim Brotherhood. and Palestinians restart direct negotiations for up on allegations of fraud in 2001, missing an Court decision striking down California’s • Israel’s ambassador to the United States, the first time in three years. early chance to stop what turned into a $57 ban on gay marriage, while Orthodox groups Michael Oren, announces he will return to • Rabbis David Lau and Yitzchak Yosef, million scheme. The disclosure comes during express muted disappointment. Israel after four years in the position. He is to both sons of former Israeli chief rabbis, are the trial of the scheme’s mastermind, Semen • Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi, Yona be replaced by Ron Dermer, a senior adviser to elected Israel’s Ashkenazi and Sephardi chief Domnitser, who is found guilty. In July, the Metzger, is arrested on suspicion of fraud and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. rabbis. Days later, Lau is caught on tape using Claims Conference board agrees to some money laundering. Both ambassadors are American born. a derogatory term to describe black basketball outside input in formulating plans for its future • Portugal enacts a law of return to make players. but votes to reelect its embattled chairman, July 2013 citizenship available to Jewish descendants Julius Berman, who oversaw a botched probe • In a letter announcing his retirement, of Portuguese Sephardic Jews. The move is August 2013 in 2001 into the allegations. Yeshiva University Chancellor Norman Lamm intended to address the mass expulsion of Jews • In a goodwill gesture to accompany • A 13‑year‑old Indian‑American boy, issues an apology for mishandling sex abuse from Portugal in the 16th century. renewed peace talks with the Palestinians, Israel Arvind Mahankali, spells the Yiddish‑derived allegations decades earlier against faculty • The European Union issues new guidelines releases the first 26 of 104 Palestinian prisoners, word “knaidel” correctly to win the 2013 members at Y.U.’s high school for boys. Days prohibiting grants to Israeli entities in the West including terrorists convicted of murder. Scripps National Spelling Bee. later, several ex-Y.U. students file a $380 million Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights and eastern • As Egypt’s military rulers kill hundreds lawsuit against the university. Jerusalem, prompting an outcry from Israelii of civilians in a crackdown on the Muslim June 2013 • Egypt’s army deposes President Mohamed officials. Brotherhood, Israel lobbies behind the scenes • U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at age 89 Morsi, overthrowing the country’s first • The European Union designates the against a cut in U.S. aid to Cairo. n after a long and accomplished career advocating democratically elected leader. The Obama military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist for Jewish issues. administration stops short of calling the action organization. Fighting over Jewish pluralism by Uriel Heilman

NEW YORK (JTA)—In 5773, the religious wars lined up to support an unlicensed therapist from In Israel, the culture wars between haredi enforce its decision to designate Hezbollah’s just would not go away. Brooklyn charged with the repeated sexual assault and non-haredi have focused on the haredi draft military wing as a terrorist organization. In Israel, elections that extended Benjamin of a female teenager in his care. exemption and the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate’s But external threats did not dominate Netanyahu’s tenure as prime minister delivered big Even after Nechemya Weberman was found monopoly over marriage. communal discourse in 5773. There wasn’t the wins to two anti-Orthodox-establishment upstarts, guilty and sentenced to 103 years in prison, the The haredi establishment has mostly same public urgency on Iran as in past years. The Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett. For the first time in community’s support did not waver. Rather, succeeded in protecting the status quo on both Egyptian coup in July was less concerning for nearly two decades, Israel’s coalition government Satmar leaders inveighed against the victim those counts, notwithstanding changes in the draft Israel than the 2011 revolution that overthrew included no haredi Orthodox parties. and her supporters. A few days after the trial, law. And when the 150 or so electors charged with longtime ally Hosni Mubarak. The Israel Defense Forces took concrete a hasidic assailant threw bleach in the face of choosing new Ashkenazi and Sephardic chief The Israeli-Palestinian relationship was steps toward ending the draft exemption for a community rabbi, Nuchem Rosenberg, who rabbis went to the polls in July, they rejected the marked more by the absence of progress than haredi men. Israel’s Ministry of Religious advocates for victims of sex abuse. reformist favorite David Stav and instead elected anything else -- until U.S. Secretary of State John Services agreed for the first time to allow But to extrapolate a storyline or trend from two haredim, David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef, the Kerry managed to coax both sides back to the non-Orthodox rabbis to serve in communal these disparate events could be folly. sons of former chief rabbis. negotiating table in July. There was a mini-war positions with state-funded salaries. For one thing, the Orthodox sex scandals In the American Jewish community, the in Gaza in November 2012 that lasted eight And the Reform and Conservative might be more about the dawning of a new age battle has not been between denominations but days and resulted in the deaths of some 150 movements finally broke through years of of reckoning on sex abuse than the prevalence over Jewish values. Palestinians and six Israelis, but after that Israel’s apathy to get the Israeli government to consider of sexual misdeeds among Orthodox Jews. Is it a Jewish value to support the right of border with Gaza was mostly quiet. changes to the Orthodox monopoly over ritual And for all the triumphs that Jewish liberals gays to marry or does the practice contravene It was tragedy in the United States that left the and prayer at the Western Wall -- but there’s saw this year, demographic trends suggest that Jewish ethics? Should Jews be advocating community with lasting scars. Late last October, been no movement beyond proposals. the Jewish communities in the United States for greater government funding for private a massive storm surge generated by Hurricane In the United States, Yeshivat Maharat, a and Israel are growing less liberal. religious schools or fighting the use of taxpayer Sandy battered communities, synagogues and New York school for women founded four Data released in January from the 2011 Jewish money in non-public schools? Should Jews Jewish schools up and down the Northeast years ago to train Orthodox female rabbinic population study of New York showed that press Washington to make a concerted push coast. UJA-Federation of New York convened an authorities, graduated its first class of Orthodox two-thirds of the metropolitan region’s Jewish for Israeli-Palestinian peace or is such pressure emergency meeting to authorize $10 million for clergy, known as maharats. The Supreme Court population growth over the last decade occurred right now not in Israel’s best interests? rebuilding efforts, many of which continue today. granted federal benefits to same-sex couples in two haredi neighborhoods in Brooklyn. While The divisions among American Jews on these Outside of the United States and Israel, and struck down a California law banning gay there hasn’t been a national Jewish population issues do not fall neatly along denominational lines. the big Jewish stories included the banning of marriage in the state. study in more than a decade, the data from Meanwhile, the American Jewish political Jewish ritual slaughter in Poland and a new While Jewish liberals seemed to have a good America’s largest Jewish community suggest divide appears slowly to be widening. Though German law regulating ritual circumcision; year, Orthodox leaders and institutions found that Orthodox Jews, with their high birthrates, Jews as a whole still skew heavily Democratic, a controversial exhibit at Berlin’s Jewish themselves on the defensive. will represent an ever-larger proportion of the in last November’s election President Obama museum dubbed “Jew in a box” and a new Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi, Yona Metzger, American Jewish community. dropped at least 6 points among Jews from Jewish museum in Warsaw; a much-criticized was arrested on suspicion of fraud and money “The traditional population of American 2008, winning an estimated 68 percent of the deal between the Argentinean and Iranian laundering. Jews has high fertility and the non-Orthodox Jewish vote. The 2012 election also ushered in governments to investigate the 1994 AMIA Yeshiva University, the flagship institution population as a group is well below replacement a Congress with fewer Jewish members than at Jewish community center bombing; sex abuse of Modern Orthodoxy, became the subject level,” New York University sociologist Steven any time since the 1990s. scandals in Australia; concerns about far-right of a $380 million lawsuit by former students M. Cohen, one of the researchers who The divides over politics and religion stood movements in Hungary and Greece, and the alleging that two rabbis who used to teach conducted the study, told JTA. “So American in sharp contrast to the relative consensus appointment of a new chief rabbi in England. at the Y.U. high school for boys in the 1970s Jewry, with no other change, will become that held up through much of the year on There was some good news here: None of and ’80s committed hundreds of acts of sex increasingly traditional in the years to come.” international issues. these stories were about major Jewish calamities. abuse. When Y.U.’s chancellor, Rabbi Norman While fertility rates among non-Orthodox There was practical unanimity on concern To be sure, the Jewish people suffered tragedies Lamm, announced he was stepping down, he Israelis are not as low as those of American Jews, that Syria’s civil war not spill over the border, that in 5773—from natural disasters, from Gaza rocket apologized for mishandling the allegations they lag far behind those of Orthodox Israelis. instability in Egypt not turn the Sinai Peninsula fire. But for a people obsessed with survival and when he was university president. The relative size of Israel’s haredi community as into a breeding ground for Islamic militants, accustomed to attacks, the absence of mass casualty The Satmar hasidic community in New York a share of Israel’s total population is expected to that Iran be prevented from acquiring nuclear events in 5773 made it a remarkable year as much became embroiled in its own sex scandal when it double by 2020, to 16 percent. weapons capability, that the European Union for what did not happen as for what did. n

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In Kiev, a website reconnects young Jews one post at a time by Cnaan Liphshiz KIEV, Ukraine (JTA)—Hours after assailants According to 2008 figures from the Jewish questions online in advance that are asked by Jewish life used to work top to bottom, not the shot Rabbi Artur Ovadia Isakov on a street in Agency, 80 percent of Jewish newlyweds in moderators during the actual event. other way around.” the Russian republic of Dagestan last week, the former Soviet Union married a non-Jew, a One of the first Juice talks brought dozens of The New York-born Bleich addressed mainstream Russian media were still scrambling figure dramatically higher than the rate in the young Jews last November to a talk with three the questions that were put to him. But in an to ascertain his identity. United States. The vast majority of Ukraine’s rabbis, including the chief rabbi of Ukraine, interview with JTA, he stressed that the message But Isakov’s name and condition already 360,000 Jews are non-observant, and only a Yaakov Bleich. The goal, according to Juice co- is less significant than the medium. In a society were known to the readers of Jewishnet.ru, a small fraction is affiliated with the organized only recently liberated from the strictures of growing social network with 80,000 daily users Jewish community, which many young Jews Communist rule, the discussion helped to erode that has relied on user participation to cover find obsolete and rife with internal discord. “The fact that our website longstanding cultural taboos on challenging Jewish news and help connect fast-assimilating Social networks, Kozlovskiy says, have the authority and connect otherwise unaffiliated Jews across the Russian-speaking world. potential to keep Jews, intermarried and not, isn’t affiliated with any Jews to Jewish life. The first report about Isakov was posted by connected to Jewish life. Others turn to Jewishnet for functions more a user from Israel, where the rabbi is recovering “If we don’t reach out to the unaffiliated, denomination or Jewish typical of social network users the world over. from what authorities say may have been a hate they will assimilate and will be lost to the Jewish Liliya Vendrova, an employee of the Joint attack. Other users added new information on people,” Kozlovskiy said. “The fact that our institution has allowed us Distribution Committee’s Kiev office, uses Jewishnet’s Facebook page, including details website isn’t affiliated with any denomination or to be a portal for any Jew.” the site to find news and make contacts for about Isakov’s evacuation to Israel and pictures Jewish institution has allowed us to be a portal events she organizes. Ira Philatova, a high- of the rabbi’s family. for any Jew.” organizer Inna Yampolskaya, was to build bridges tech professional in her 20s, connects with “Traffic on the website usually picks up when Jewishnet functions much like any other between young Jewish professionals and the childhood pals. something dramatic happens in the Middle East social networking platform, allowing users establishment from which many feel estranged. “It was a pleasant surprise to see old friends or involving the Jewish community,” said Igor to post news stories, share tips, ask questions, Those in attendance proceeded to grill the on the platform, people I found after years of Kozlovskiy, a technology professional and the site’s connect with old friends and promote events. rabbis with questions, asking why synagogue not speaking to them,” Philatova said. co-founder. While English-speaking Jews have But mindful of the limitations of many web- seats are sold and why philanthropists fund The site also has enabled Russian-speaking a number of social networks to share news and based networking sites, organizers of Jewishnet projects in Israel when there are so many Jews who live abroad to keep abreast of connect around shared interests, Russian-speaking have taken steps to provide users with unaddressed challenges at home. Some developments at home. But it also functions in Jewry had none when Kozlovskiy founded opportunities for real-life engagement with the questions were submitted anonymously online reverse, permitting users to connect with wider Jewishnet with a partner, Roman Gold, in 2011. Jewish community. because participants felt uncomfortable posing developments in the Jewish world. The site, which maintains sections devoted A platform called Juice, which is run party them publicly. “Many people their age are not interested in to dating, couch surfing and finding travel through Jewishnet, invites young Jews -- many “It was a unique experience because it was the participating in organized Jewish life, and they buddies, is used as well to promote Jewish of them young and unaffiliated -- to meetings first time participants could ask a rabbi anything are reaching out to those people,” Bleich said. events in Kiev, home to one of the largest Jewish with community leaders, Jewish businessmen they wanted,” said Inna Yampolskaya, one of “One of the reasons that this is succeeding is the communities in the former Soviet Union and and journalists. Reports of the events often are Juice’s volunteer organizers. “Transparency is authenticity.” n one of the most highly assimilated. published on Jewishnet, and users can submit new in Ukraine, where everything including Antwerp haredi schools forced to choose between censorship and subsidies by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA)—New government regulations are to less than 10 percent of the general population. in haredi schools, little has been done to prepare religious schools and conditions such subsidies threatening the pedagogical autonomy of Recent surveys have found that only 8.6 percent students for a wider array of potential jobs. on students’ knowledge of core mandatory Antwerp’s haredi Orthodox schools and sowing of haredi school graduates pursue higher Hilde Wynen, who taught for 11 years in subjects that is assessed in yearly state exams. division between hardliners and moderates over education, compared to the national average Antwerp’s oldest and largest Jewish school, In Britain, religious schools still enjoy a fair whether to bring the community’s school system of about 50 percent, according to Claude the state-funded Jesode Hatorah, said she was degree of autonomy, but even they are facing into conformity with secular educational standards. Marinower, Antwerp’s deputy mayor and instructed to avoid any mention of subjects like “increasing demands by authorities to teach Earlier this summer, the Flemish alderman for education. HIV, prehistoric times or ancient Egypt. Wynen things which are not appropriate about cultural government issued decrees that would force “Young haredim find it harder to find also was required to censor words such as awareness and sexual education,” according to both state-funded and private Jewish schools “love” and “boyfriend” from textbooks, which Rabbi Yehuda Brodie, registrar for the Beth Din, to teach mandatory curriculums that include sometimes would lose up to 25 percent of their or rabbinical court, of Manchester. evolutionary biology, human reproduction and “For us, the new regulations original content after she had gone through While some Flemish Jews are considering other subjects considered taboo by Antwerp’s them with a black marker. sending their children abroad in response, others 18,000 haredi Jews. could mean exile, I will send Censorship “meant my graduates were are hailing the reform as a chance for youngsters Beginning this year, schools that refuse to simply not prepared to integrate into the Belgian to escape rising poverty and perceived comply stand to lose hundreds of thousands of my children to England. It’s society,” said Wynen, who left Jesode Hatorah in radicalization within the haredi community. euros in subsidies each year. Even private Jewish tough, but it’s better than 2011 to work for the Flemish education ministry. Michael Freilich, editor in chief of the Flemish schools that don’t receive such public funding In 2012, government auditors found that Jesode Jewish monthly Joods Actueel and a graduate of will be forced, beginning in September, to test having their minds polluted.” Hatorah, which has 800 students, failed to meet Jesode Hatorah, supports reforming the haredi their children on mandatory subjects. Two minimum educational standards due in part to its education system but says it needs to be pursued failures would lead to enrollment in a state- work at a time when the economy is declining censorship of educational materials. The school was with caution, lest it backfire. “Censorship in recognized school. and as haredi diamond traders face stronger instructed repeatedly to correct the deficiencies, schools interferes with education and needs to “For us, the new regulations could mean exile,” competition from Indian traders on Antwerp’s and when it failed to do so, the government began be checked,” Freilich told JTA. “The trick is to said Menachem, a father of eight from Antwerp diamond exchange,” Marinower said. “Thus we proceedings to strip the school of the subsidies that reform the system without alienating parents. and a member of the Satmar hasidic sect. “I will see more poverty among haredim.” keep it running. Jesode Hatorah did not respond to The education ministry needs to show flexibility. send my children to England. It’s tough, but it’s For nearly a half-century after World requests for comment. There is no sense in imposing sexual education better than having their minds polluted.” War II, Antwerp Jews mostly did not need to The problem of religious education is not on 12-year-old haredi children. History lessons For decades, Antwerp’s large Orthodox acquire the kind of education that would lead unique to Belgium. Across crisis-stricken, are another matter.” community could count on Belgian authorities to successful employment. Jobs in the city’s immigrant-rich Europe, concerns are growing But Henry Rosenberg, a prominent Jewish not to interfere with the dozens of Jewish schools lucrative and insular diamond trade were about parochial school systems that fail to lawyer who has lobbied for years for greater that dot the Flemish capital. But motivated in well paid and relatively easy to come by with prepare students to integrate into the larger government regulation, believes it is up to part by disproportionate poverty rates among minimal training. society and are feared to be hotbeds of Jewish parents -- not the ministry -- to lead the haredi Jews in the city, the government is Many of the jobs have since been shipped radicalism. Last month, the education ministry reform. cracking down on an educational system that abroad, however, while foreign businessmen in neighboring Holland announced a plan to “It will be a disaster if Jesode Hatorah is shut critics say does not prepare its graduates for have intruded on an industry in which Jews forbid home tutoring, which is favored by some down because there are few alternatives,” said economic success. once held a commanding position. Some in very devout Christians, Muslims and Jews. In Rosenberg, who is not haredi. “It is time for a Figures show that 25 percent of Flemish Antwerp have been warning for years that the France, where the principle of public secularism Jewish Spring of sorts.” n haredim live below the poverty line, compared community must adapt to a changed reality. But reigns, strict legislation limits state subsidies for

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“Start-up nation” scientists cultivated at early ages by Israel’s Technoda by Maxine Dovere/JNS.org n the one hand, Givat Olga is an un- continue throughout high school.” portion becomes a “home away from home to says Mador. “He was very successful in high derprivileged neighborhood in the Is- Mador emphasizes that Technoda is the only 400 children from Givat Olga,” Mador says. school. When he joined the IDF, he was accepted Oraeli city of Hadera with about 12,000 place in Israel where all sectors of the population Israeli children often grow up in the same to pilot training, and graduated as a navigator people, primarily immigrants from Ethiopia, learn together under same roof—haredim and towns as where their parents North Africa and the former Soviet Union. On hilonim (religious and secular), Arabs and were raised, a situation that is the other, the neighborhood is home to the breed- kibbutzniks, Christians, Jews, Muslims and true for many of the children in ing ground for the next generation of science pio- Druze. The project’s goals, he says, are “first, to Givat Olga, according to Mador. neers emerging from the “start-up nation.” promote science and technology in Israel, and “We take them to another life, The decision to build Technoda—Israel’s second, to bring together all elements of Israeli providing a hot meal, homework National Museum of Science, Planning and society on the common ground of science.” programs and an opportunity A day at Technoda begins promptly at to participate in science and 8 a.m. Three morning programs are run technology,” he says. Technoda simultaneously, with each geared to a specific “cannot be just a museum— age group. In the first section, the preschool otherwise there is no support of class, even fairy tales become a vehicle for children in Givat Olga,” Mador

understanding science and technology. adds. : T echn o da “There is a special space for kids,” Mador A results-oriented initiative,

. ere . x ine Dov says. “Technoda materials are integrated into Technoda measures everything o C redit t

: M a the classroom topics. Material is provided to “from the point of view of both start the learning process in the school. Each quantity and quality,” revealing ph o gan program is two months long. Each of the what Mador calls “a real Israeli scientists are cultivated at young ages by Technoda, o C redit whose educational programming is pictured here t five units per year culminates with a visit to correlation between the rates of

P h o [the] Technoda [museum].” success [of Givat Olga children] and having this of F15s (a type of fighter jet). Everyone was Dr. Gadi Mador, director of Technoda Technoda works with the Israeli Education sort of opportunity.” extremely proud of Yaron.” Ministry to identify kids in the third grade who “There is a special group for potentially In August 1995, four birds crashed into the Technology—in the unexpected location of Givat qualify to become part of its Gifted Program. gifted children in the local community,” Mador F15 in which Capt. Vivante was flying. The jet Olga brought educational resources to children who The program continues through high school says. “We recognize their potential.” crashed, and both he and the pilot were killed. To previously had limited access to them. Technoda in an ongoing enrichment experience, both in Mador came to Technoda in 1991 as a honor his memory, Technoda has named its major got off the ground in 1986 with the support of the science and general cultural education. Once a graduate student in physics and math. One competition for young inventors in his name. Rashi Foundation. One of Technoda’s founding week, throughout the academic year, Technoda of his professors asked him to come to Givat Among the innovations being developed fathers, Zion Bash, a senior engineer at Intel, helped students study core scientific knowledge. As Olga to teach, and he has never left. His initial at Technoda, in cooperation with the IDF, is develop an educational program with a focal point part of the high school curriculum, the young years with the project came during the first a medical simulator, similar in concept to the of enrichment in the sciences. scientists visit high-tech companies. Palestinian intifada. computerized aviation trainers used by student Twenty students took part in the first “Seeing companies at work helps encourage “It was quite amazing,” Mador recalls. pilots. The medical simulator effectively creates iteration of the Technoda program, which now work values,” Mador says. The Technoda “Outside, buses were blowing up. At the same a hospital for children—without the children. provides more than 30,000 children per year program goes beyond science. As part of their time, in the classroom, Arab and Jewish students Mador explains that before a hands-on with a hands-on science and general education. agenda, students have an opportunity to give studied together in completely ordinary ways program like Technoda, Israeli children “did Students range from gan (pre-kindergarten) to back to the community. For example, they and learned together. Science and technology not understand the need to integrate scientific high school. “A small room has become a castle,” volunteer to work with children with disabilities. is the environment for the future: If you give phenomena and applications.” Dr. Gadi Mador, Technoda’s director, says in an “It’s not easy, but they enjoy working with children the opportunity to be together, it’s a great “Now kids build models—for example, interview with JNS.org. these kids,” Mador says. “It’s an opportunity to opportunity for them to simply live together.” of a car—[and] learn to understand how it “One of the basic elements for the future help someone and give back.” While the formal Among the first 20 students at Technoda was accelerates,” he says. “Here, everything is hands- of Israel is to be, first and foremost, strong in science and general education programs take Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Capt. Yaron Vivante, on, not just theoretical. Much is about the science and technology,” he says. “Education is place in the morning, afternoons at Technoda a Givat Olga child whose parents immigrated to discovery that once you learn the basics, you a journey that must start in kindergarten and take on a more local flavor. The museum Israel from Libya. “He was born into technology,” can then reach for the high level.” n

The war on intermarriage, continued from page 15 interfaith weddings. But the latter regulation A landmark 2008 study by the Pew Forum embrace Judaism. still know they’re part of the Jewish family,” said often is ignored. on Religion and Public Life found that one-third That’s true from the Reform movement to the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, “First someone has to make a complaint, and of all marriages in the United States are now Chabad, with the exception of some haredi Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who has advocated a vision nobody has ever brought a complaint against a interfaith, and Jews are the most intermarrying Orthodox. Where the denominations differ is for the movement as a big tent with the flaps colleague for having attended an intermarriage,” ethnic group of all (Mormons are the least). how far one may go in that embrace, and how wide open. said Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice The survey also found a growing number of strongly -- if at all -- to push for conversion of the “He’s living in the Jewish community. He’s president of the movement’s Rabbinical Americans switching religions: Twenty-eight non-Jewish spouse. trying on Jewish commitments,” Jacobs said. Assembly. “It would be hard to imagine that percent no longer belong to the religion in At Orthodox synagogues, non-Jews cannot “Conversion can’t be the only thing we talk about, someone would be punished for it.” which they were born, or 44 percent if switching ascend to the bimah, and many synagogues but it also should not be off the table. We’d be Even in the Orthodox movement, the idea Protestant denominations is counted. go so far as to deny certain ritual roles to Jews delighted to have people join the Jewish people.” of shunning the intermarried is passe, seen as “What was once seen as abnormal, socially married to non-Jews. Perhaps more than anything, the shift in counterproductive to the ultimate goal of getting taboo, something you did not publicize has The United Synagogue of Conservative attitudes has changed the conventional view unaffiliated Jews to embrace their Jewish identity. become socially acceptable,” Erika Seamon, Judaism leaves it to the discretion of its member of intermarriage as a net loss to the Jewish “The preponderance of intermarriage has author of “Interfaith Marriage in America: The synagogues to set the rules on how to treat non- community, in the form of the out-marrying made it usually pointless to shun those who have Transformation of Religion and Christianity,” Jews. Rabbi Steven Wernick, the association’s Jew, to a potential gain, in the form of the non- married out,” said Avi Shafran, director of public said at the UJA-Federation conference in June. executive vice president, says conversion of the Jewish spouse or children who may convert. affairs for the haredi Orthodox Agudath Israel of “This is a huge shift.” non-Jewish spouse should be a goal. The only “Once you’ve intermarried, it doesn’t America. “Once upon a time, intermarriage was Today, the very notion of fighting a battle question is tactical -- how and when to bring it up. mean you’ve left the Jewish faith,” said Rabbi a sign that the Jewish partner was rejecting his or against intermarriage in America seems as likely “Do you have the conversation about Menachem Penner, acting dean at Yeshiva her Jewish heritage. That is no longer the case, of to succeed as a war against rain: It’s going to conversion first, or do you welcome them in and University’s rabbinical school, the Rabbi Isaac course, and hasn’t been for decades.” happen, like it or not. The question is how to react. then have the conversation about conversion?” Elchanan Theological Seminary. While there have been no national studies Given that the children of intermarriages Wernick said. “You build the relationship first “As times go on, we have to constantly of Jewish intermarriage rates since the 2000- are only one-third as likely as the children of and then you have the conversation.” evaluate what is the best response,” he said. 01 National Jewish Population Survey, which inmarried couples to be raised as Jews, according In the Reform movement, there is some “Given that it happens, what’s the best way for the reported an intermarriage rate of 47 percent, to the 2000-01 NJPS, the overall strategy appears question about the significance of formal community to approach it? The last thing we’d anecdotal evidence and general population to be the same across the denominations: Engage conversion. “There are plenty of people who want want that person to do is to throw everything surveys suggest intermarriage is on the rise. with the intermarried in an effort to have them to sojourn in the synagogue and not convert and away just because they’re intermarried.” n Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 23 IOp-Ed IBest Reads

Blame the Jews Unorthodox: the Scandalous Rejection of by Henry Brysk s one who survived the Holocaust mel to extend the Holocaust to the Middle My Hasidic Roots, by Deborah Feldman and who had many close relatives East. (Einsatzgruppe was the designation for Rachel Urist, staff writer (how to be a proper bride), which teach her Awho did not, I have no tolerance SS mobile killing squads tasked with round- n Unorthodox: the Scandalous Rejection that she has and must use her body’s private for rhetoric that denigrates the memory of ing up Jews and shooting them into mass of My Hasidic Roots, Deborah Feldman parts, including those she didn’t know she the Holocaust and that trivializes it while graves. Four of those units rampaged through records her childhood and adolescence had. As a young bride, she and her inexpe- I rienced groom require many weeks to suc- attempting to misappropriate it. The sanc- the Soviet territories and murdered one and among the Satmar Hassidim of Williams- timonious tone of the op-ed “Israel and the a half million Jews, starting at Babi Yar). The burg, Brooklyn. Her recall is astonishing: not cessfully consummate their marriage. But Palestinians” [WJN, June 2013] aggravates Nazis provided the SS officers, and Hus- only for the dialogue, for which she seems to the efforts are accompanied by frightening the offense. seini committed to recruit the rank-and-file have pitch-perfect memory, but for the sights, physical symptoms that result in anorexia, of The Holocaust was the systematic mur- from his old friends and allies in the Muslim slights, and insights she shares with her readers. sorts. Pregnancy brings an end to the ordeal, der of six million Jews by the German gov- Brotherhood. After the war, the Brotherhood A child of divorce, she is raised by her paternal but meanwhile she has heard shocking news ernment and its allies. After the war, Nazis procured him political asylum in Egypt. His grandparents. Her absent mother from a friend, who spent her wedding and their allies and sympathizers remained legacy lives on. His political heirs, Hamas, are is seen by the night in hospital, after her husband a significant political factor, sometimes in committed to finish his work. community mis-poked. The friend suffered a rup- power. The slogan “Never again!” had a liter- The authors call on Diaspora Jews (pre- as a meshug- tured colon. al meaning: Never again should we allow the sumably Americans) to browbeat the Israe- ganeh—a crazy Among Feldman’s distinguish- mass murder of Jews. It was an acknowledg- lis into right thinking, “now, immediately, person. Feld- ing features is her determination to ment that it had happened and it could hap- without waiting”. In other words, all will be man later learns take responsibility for her life. She pen again. It was a call to take future threats right with the world if only the uppity Jews her mother is is both wise and courageous and seriously and intervene in time. In the 1930s, will acknowledge their sins. Their concept gay. Her father does not blame her family for be- Hitler’s frank pronouncements about get- plays right into the anti-Semitic stereotype has an IQ of 66. ing themselves. Her grandparents ting rid of the Jews were dismissed by many of Jews as an interlinked worldwide con- His family mar- are holocaust survivors. She loves as harmless rhetoric. History repeats. The spiracy, centrally run. It also conflicts with ried him off to the them, appreciates their endurance Arab terrorist organizations (al Qaeda, recognition of Israel as a sovereign demo- British, mail-or- and resilience, and she respects Hamas, Hezbollah, and other variants) pro- cratic state (the only one in the neighbor- der bride seduced their continued faith. But she is claim their goal of killing Jews everywhere. hood) whose citizens are entitled to make by the promise of committed to being the person Iran, the chief arms supplier of Hamas and their own decisions, without foreign inter- money and escape she wants desperately to be; the Hezbollah, is developing an atomic bomb so ference. I might add that the track record from her own sti- person who, with- as to be able to fulfill the vow to wipe Israel of the American Jewish community with fling family. in the Hassidic off the map. The Nazis murdered six million respect to Jews in peril abroad has not been At some point, culture, is denied a Jews. Another six million are now at risk in good, hardly justifying such arrogance. Af- Deborah discov- voice. Israel. On a smaller scale, Jews have been tar- ter Hitler came to power, the top echelon of ers that her Bubby (grand- For me, this geted and murdered all over the world, from the Jewish establishment opposed protests ma) also has secrets, so Deborah does not book brought Argentina to France to Bulgaria, as well as on the grounds that they would antagonize feel entirely alone when she begins visit- back unexpected in Israel. him. After the war, the upper-class German ing the public library to read prohibited memories: droning The natural extension is that “Never Jews running the major Jewish institutions books. The books are banned because, ac- teachers in yeshiva, again!” should apply to all ethnic mass mur- refused to campaign for reform of the dis- cording to her Zeidy (grandpa), all books years of musar— ders, not only those targeting Jews. The in- criminatory immigration laws, preferring to outside the area of Jewish learning are which, for me, ternational record has been dismal since redirect the East European Holocaust sur- temptation for the devil, especially if the will always mean World War II. The world has not intervened vivors to Palestine with convenient Zionist books are in English. Meanwhile, Deborah self-righteous as millions died, except for Yugoslavia (late, zeal. Most of today’s American Jewish poli- slogs through years of boredom in the Sat- scolding rather but before the ultimate escalation). Indeed, ticians are wary of rocking the boat for the mar girl’s school, and at 15, she becomes than thought- many of the atrocities have gone mostly un- sake of Jews abroad. a teacher. At age 17, lured by the scent of Deborah Feldman ful introspection, noticed. The authors of the op-ed take this The authors of Israel and the Palestinians freedom, she allows herself to be married. or a tool to en- one step further: they simply see no evil offer a shelf full of books in support of their The marriage doesn’t last. sure that ritual observance align itself with on that level. Have they really not heard of ideology. My more modest recommendation Feldman casts a brutally honest eye on ethical practice. The description of Feld- Rwanda? Are they really unaware of the still is a recent article, excellently written and su- her experience growing up in the close con- man’s grandparents’ crumbling brownstone ongoing Sudanese genocide, in which the perbly reasoned: Eve Garrard, The Pleasures fines of a Satmar Hassidic family. Her astute brought me back to childhood visits to Arab rulers have killed two and a half mil- of Anti-Semitism, Fathom (Summer 2013, Is- observations include descriptions of aunts those same brownstone neighborhoods in lion of their Black subjects over a couple sue 3). I quote an excerpt: and cousins who carp, tattle, and manipu- Williamsburg to see my “Little Bubbie,” as of decades? What about the multiple Con- “Anti-Semitism is fun, there’s no doubt late. Feldman writes scenes that would make we called our great-grandmother, who was golese tribal wars that have cost even more about it. You can’t miss the relish with which Dickens smile. Her appreciation of literary 4’10” tall. Feldman’s descriptions of the new, lives? Nigeria, Angola, Sierra Leone, etc.? The some people compare Jews to the Nazis, or classics—Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, and gentrified Williamsburg, now an artsy haven Iraq-Iran War? I suppose Cambodia does the fake sorrow, imperfectly masking deep the Matilda of Roahl Dahl books—marks for hip, young adults, brought me back to not count in this context, as the murderers satisfaction, with which they bemoan the her as authentic, for she had no guide to my own kids’ lives in New York, when they and their victims were ethnically identical. supposed fact that Jews have brought hatred help her separate art from artifice. While were first on their own. But one needn’t have Having ignored the atrocities in various on themselves, especially by the actions of Is- this book, her first foray into writing, has not New York ties to appreciate the sights and parts of the world that approach the level rael and its Zionist supporters, and that they yet reached the heights of great literature, it sounds of this story. Feldman reconstitutes of the Holocaust, the authors of the op-ed have inexplicably failed to learn the lessons is a moving, often eloquent, and eminently them for everyone. present their alternative universe. They pro- of the Holocaust. (The Holocaust was not, of worthy memoir in an age that has made that As might be expected, the book has out- ceed to a binge of Holocaust trivialization course, an educational exercise; and if there genre suspect. Feldman has a rare story to raged the ultra-orthodox community, She in expounding their interpretation of the are lessons to be learned from it, we might tell, and she does so with precision and com- is reviled for airing dirty laundry. It doesn’t Holocaust. This consists of a litany of Israel- think that the weakest pupils are those who passion. help that she flaunts her new-found taste bashing that culminates in the complaint once again wish to single out Jews above all She records events that are both shock- for treif (un-kosher food) and her fashion that a Palestinian received less water for ir- others for hostile attention.) “ n ing and inevitable. With an eye for illumina- experiments, which hardly conform to the rigation than he wanted. Apparently, they tion, not sensation, Feldman describes her dictates of tsnius (modesty). She now wears Henry Brysk is a Holocaust survivor, a retired expect us to equivalence that to the shortage first visit to the mikveh (ritual bath), where tight jeans and short, sleeveless dresses. theoretical physicist residing in Ann Arbor. of water in the Auschwitz showers. she finds herself humiliated by the prurient The outside world applauds her. The There is indeed a direct connection be- female attendant who denies privacy where book is notable for its unflinching honesty, tween Palestinian Arabs and the Holocaust. it is prescribed. (Years later, after another its absence of recrimination, and the clar- He was Amin al-Husseini, Grand Mufti of Je- such attendant was accused of molesting ity of Feldman’s new-found voice. There is rusalem. At the time, he resided in Berlin, on her charges, Feldman recognized a rogue a natural flow to her writing. She has made a Himmler’s payroll. He recruited Bosnians for pattern.) Earlier, as a 13 year old, the au- respectable debut with this memoir. I await military service under the Nazis. He partici- thor escaped sexual assault by a young man her next book. n pated in the organization of Einsatzgruppe whose mischief was never deemed malevo- Aegypten, which was to follow behind Rom- lent. Feldman records the “kallah classes”

24 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 IOn Another Note

Jeff Baden, musician and JCC director “Love of Food” series, San Slomovits, staff writer continued from page 1

eff Baden is the new executive director a camp song leader. Started out with the here, some of the classics like Blowing in familiar with wine and cheese pairings, but of the Jewish Community Center of YMCA movement, then started running the Wind and songs like that. It’s funny, the why not a coffee and food pairing? At the JGreater Ann Arbor. He and his family the JCC camps and played music. I played kids know songs of the Twenties, Thirties Coffee Company, Some favorite coffees will moved here last November, and when I met and Forties, songs like This Land Is Your be sampled and paired with some foods to him and learned that he was a fellow musi- Land, but they don’t know the Sixties era at find the best combinations. cian I wanted to profile that aspect of his all, and then they know the modern stuff work in these pages. that’s on the radio. February 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. Tour and Tasting at Zingerman’s WJN: What brought you to Ann Arbor? WJN: Besides at the camps this summer, you Bakehouse: Bread is more than just something play music with the kids year round, right? Baden: I grew up in Cincinnati, it was my that is eaten. In Judaism, it represents actual hometown, I went to school there, married Baden: I do, I fill in for Shabbat. I’m going sustenance, as it is the basic necessity for my wife there. We moved to Indianapolis to be doing it every week for Tot Shabbat survival. Curious how Zingerman’s artisan for three years for her first pulpit, she’s a and for our kids here at the JCC during the bakers combine traditional methods and pulpit Rabbi, then we moved back to Cin- school year. flavorful ingredients to create traditionally cinnati. She worked in the pulpit of Wise For about the last ten years I’ve re- baked breads and pastries? Get a behind-the- Temple, the largest Reform Temple in Cin- ally been focusing on Jewish music and scenes look at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, before cinnati, and I worked with the Federation through the camps in Cincinnati I had a finishing with a bread and pastry tasting. for a while and then went back to the JCC singing partner and we recorded a couple It’s recommended that those attending and directed the JCC; it was a brand new of CDs of original Jewish music that we “Four the Love of Food” read Tamar Adler’s JCC. I was the first director there, I had a performed in the Cincinnati area. Our An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy three-year agreement, I’d been working in first album was written by a friend of ours. and Grace, which Amazon.com describes as that community my entire career and it She wrote the first twelve songs. She was a “meditation on cooking and eating ... (that) was time for a change. The JCC Associa- an educator from Des Moines, Iowa. She weaves philosophy and instruction into tion said, ‘You really ought to take a look hummed them into a tape recorder, I set approachable lessons on feeding ourselves at Ann Arbor.’ My interest was cultural arts them to music and then we recorded them and education, and in Cincinnati I was fo- because she couldn’t sing, but she could Jeff Baden cusing on the temperature of the water write these great songs for Jewish educa- park swimming pool. (Laughter) I found tion. It turns out my mother-in-law is also in a high school and college rock band this opportunity amazing – Ann Arbor is a a songwriter, so album two was a combi- that became very successful in Cincinnati. cultural arts town. And that’s what we do nation of Jeff and Judy, (my partner and We had an impossible time finding a bass at this JCC. I’m excited to be able to in- I) and my mother-in-law’s songs. We did player, so I sold a guitar and bought a bass crease out cultural arts offerings here. very well with that; it was a lot of fun. I sing and played bass all the way through high some of those songs here with the kids. school and college. WJN: You weren’t hired here for your musical We also started a Temple band in Cin- skills, even though everyone appreciates WJN: What was the name of your band? cinnati – it was kind of a pop rock group them. Am I right about that? and we played at services once a month Baden: The Complaints. We played whatever and got great attendance. I was sad to leave Baden: I think you’re right about that. (Laugh- was popular at that time. We played cotil- that group, and so I’ve joined the Temple ter) I’m not even sure we talked about that lions and all the school proms, and there Beth Emeth band that will be starting up in the interview. was a very popular nightclub on the Uni- again in the fall. I’ve played with them a WJN: So let’s talk about you and music. Did versity of Cincinnati campus, called Bog- little bit and I’m looking forward to play- you grow up in a musical family? art’s, where all the top musicians played. ing bass with them. We talked them into allowing us to play Baden: My father appreciated fine instru- as an opening act on a teen night, and WJN: Talk a little about your family. Besides ments, but he never actually played them. they started bringing us back. We got a lo- your mother-in-law, who else musical? It was interesting. He found an old 1924 cal following. We were all underage, but Baden: My wife plays the guitar and sings also. Steinway player piano in a church base- they would put the kids up in the balcony Her mother was the camp song leader at ment. It was completely wrecked and he where you couldn’t drink, all the adults Camp Schai, the resident camp out of had it restored, it was a gorgeous piece. I below, and we started opening for the ma- the Chicago JCCs. She has taught Sunday grew up listening to classical music on that jor acts of the time. Did that all the way school for years and was the music person. player piano playing the music for us. My through college. She wrote all of these really cute children’s grandfather on my mother’s side was ex- well” and “reminds us of the practical songs for the various Jewish holidays. tremely musical and he would bring over WJN: What kind of songs did you sing at the pleasures of eating.” The book illustrates the Y camps and the JCC camps? very heart and soul of these classes. n instruments. He started me playing the WJN: What about your children? Are they fol- ukulele when I was five or six years old. I Baden: Definitely folk music, from Puff the lowing in your musical footsteps? To reserve a seat at the table and attend “Four started out on a baritone uke, picked up Magic Dragon to I’ve Been Working on the Love of Food,” visit jewishannarbor.org or the guitar… Baden: They want to. Our house is filled with the Railroad to Jewish music…traditional contact Cindy Adams (677-0100 or cindy@ instruments. I must have twenty or thirty camp songs. It’s interesting how music has jewishannarbor.org) by September 12. The WJN: When your hands got big enough, guitars, ukuleles, and banjos. I have a re- changed. When I started it was all the 60s cost is $150 per person for the series ($45 per (Laughter) cording studio in the basement. They’re war protest songs that we did, and now the class if purchased separately), in addition very interested. They sure have access. n Baden: When my hands got big enough. I was kids don’t even know that stuff anymore, to a minimum gift of $365 to the Jewish playing guitar and leading camp from the which is a shame. So I’ve actually been Federation of Greater Ann Arbor’s 2014 time I was fifteen or sixteen years old. I was trying to teach that out at our JCC camp Annual Campaign.

Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 25 I Kosher Cuisine

Baking for the High Holidays Mary Bilyeu, staff writer hanah Tovah! As John Lennon sang .... It held a gold mine of baking formulas, jour- Pour half of the glaze over the cake, evenly sprinkle the cake with almonds, and then pour the rest of in “Happy X—mas (War is Over)”: nals, and magazines dating back to the 1920s. the glaze over the almonds. Place the cake back into the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. S“Another year over, and a new one just These were gems from a time when a cupcake Cool the cake on a rack for about an hour. To remove the cake from the pan, turn the cake upside begun.” The inherent sentiments remain the was a ‘cup cake,’ a cookie was a ‘cooky,’ and the down onto a plate (not your serving plate), remove the pan and the parchment paper, then place same, even though the holidays are different. word ‘goober’ was synonymous with peanut. your serving plate on the bottom of the cake and flip it back over. Serve just barely warm. And what a lot of holidays are Bundt pans were still uncer- Makes 8–10 servings. coming up throughout Sep- emoniously called metal tube tember, from the joy of Rosh pans, and coconut (spelled Hashanah to the solemnity of ‘cocoanut’), pineapple, and Tropicups Yom Kippur, and back again banana were considered ex- “I found a recipe for pineapple and coconut ‘Tropicups’ in a 1953 Bakers Weekly baking journal.... to celebration at Simchat To- otic ingredients.” Other reci- The journal touted the cupcake’s form as ‘one that could stand considerable promotion and glam- rah before the month is over. pes came from “dog—eared orizing (if we may use that term) as it is often taken too much for granted.’” There will be many special cookbooks from family and ° meals to serve, many family friends,” and still others were Preheat oven to 350 . Generously grease muffin tins for 24 standard cupcakes. members and friends to feed. prompted by the cakes peo- Cupcakes: 4 eggs, at room temperature Sweet treats, of course, are ple “remembered most from 1-½ cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 14-ounce can crushed unsweetened required to usher in a happy their childhoods.” 3 cups all—purpose flour pineapple, with juice new year. Breaking the fast Richardson states that, 1 tablespoon baking powder Glaze: warrants simple, delicious “Having tried the original 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups sifted foods. At Sukkot, we want recipes... cakes used to be 1 teaspoon salt confectioners’ 1 cup unsweetened grated coconut something a bit heartier as the potential for a much sweeter than they are today.” So, in writ- sugar 13/4 cups sugar 1 bit of fall chill arises. And cake is a celebratory, ing her cookbook, she modified the ingredients /3 cup coconut 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature and welcome, food at any time! We all have our and the instructions “for today’s palate.” milk 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon favorite dishes, our holiday traditions; but it’s How lovely would it be to serve a Honey Bee 2 teaspoons vanilla extract also nice to try new ones, as well. Vintage Cakes: Cake—topped with nuts for crunch and tex- vanilla extract Timeless Recipes for Cupcakes, Flips, Rolls, Layer, ture—for a festive dinner on Erev Rosh Hasha- Angel, Bundt, Chiffon, and Icebox Cakes for To- nah? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to break the fast Place 1 teaspoon sweetened shredded coconut in the bottom of each cupcake well. day’s Sweet Tooth by Julie Richardson is the per- with rich, sweet coconut—topped cupcakes? Sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Add the unsweetened grated fect cookbook in which to find fresh recipes for And, as a confirmed devotee of gingerbread, I coconut and whisk the mixture by hand to ensure that the ingredients are well mixed. each of these occasions. think the Shoo—Fly Cake would make an ideal In a large mixing bowl, blend the sugar, butter, and cream cheese and beat on low speed with an When opening her own business—Baker & dessert (or snack, or breakfast) to serve to loved electric mixer until blended. Increase the speed to medium—high and blend until fluffy, about 5 Spice Bakery in Portland, Oregon—and reno- ones with coffee in the sukkah. But, of course, minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. vating the space that used to house the Hills- each of these three treats would be welcome at On low speed, stir in the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the pineapple, beginning dale Pastry Shop, Richardson “hastily dumped any of the upcoming holidays. and ending with the flour mixture. the contents of one of their old filing cabinets It is Richardson’s hope—and mine—”that Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, scoop equal amounts of the batter into the prepared cupcake into a sturdy apple box and pushed it into an you enjoy these vintage cakes, and that you find wells (approximately 1/4 cup batter for each). Bake until the cupcakes are firm on top and just empty corner of the attic.” Once settled in, and here some heirloom desserts to pass down to slightly golden around the edges, 23–25 minutes. Cool the cakes in their tins. after being contacted by customers who longed future generations.” What better way to cele- for treats that they used to buy at Hillsdale, she brate the holidays and to take, as the dust jacket While the oven is still on, place the remainder of the shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast “remembered the box in the attic and decided states, a “confectionary stroll down memory it in the oven for 10 minutes, giving it a gentle nudge after 5 minutes. Once the cupcakes have – to take it out and see if it contained any recipes. lane” while offering hospitality in the new year? cooled slightly, poke 6 8 holes in the top each cupcake with a wooden skewer. What (she) found was a vintage junkie’s dream To make the glaze, sift the confectioners’ sugar into a small bowl. Whisk in the coconut milk and vanilla. Dip the top of each cupcake into the glaze, letting excess glaze drip off, before sprinkling the cupcake with the toasted coconut. Allow about 20 minutes for the glaze to set before serving. Honey Bee Cake Makes 24 cupcakes. “This cake has such a folksy name, yet its origins are anything but! The recipe came from the Procter & Gamble Bakery Research Department, circa 1954. Feel free to substitute any variety of nuts—hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, and pinenuts all come to mind—for the almonds in this recipe.” Shoo—Fly Cake “Here’s a simple molasses spice cake that takes its lead from the old Pennsylvania Dutch favorite, Cake: Glaze: shoo—fly pie .... This recipe hails from my Grandma Burkholder’s recipe collection, and she was 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour ½ cup honey ’ 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar born in 1895. Now that s vintage!” 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9" round cake pan. 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, heaping ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted Crumb Topping: 2 eggs at room temperature 3 cup brown sugar 2-½ cups all- 3 /4 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour purpose flour 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room tempera- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ture, cut into small cubes ground 2 eggs, at room temperature Cake: ginger 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon 3 /4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted ground cinnamon 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9"round cake pan, then line the bottom with a round of parchment paper. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then whisk the ingredients by hand to 1 cup warm coffee ensure they are well mixed. To make the crumb topping, combine the brown sugar and the flour in a small bowl. Toss in the In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, honey, and vanilla and beat on low speed with butter cubes and, using your fingertips, pinch the butter into the dry ingredients to form crumbs. an electric mixer until blended; increase the speed to high and cream until very light and fluffy, 5–7 Place the bowl in the freezer while you make the cake. minutes. Blend in the eggs and egg yolk one at a time. On low speed, add the flour mixture in three To make the cake, whisk together the sugar, butter, molasses, and vanilla in a large bowl until parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Rap the pan firmly on the counter to release any In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then whisk the in- air bubbles. Bake for 45 minutes until a wooden skewer inserted in the middle has moist crumbs gredients by hand to ensure they are well mixed. Using a rubber spatula, stir the flour mixture into the ’ attached. The cake might crack on the surface as it bakes; don t worry, this simply provides a way batter in three additions, alternating with the coffee in two additions, beginning and ending with the for the cake to soak up more honey glaze. flour mixture. Pour the thin batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the chilled crumb topping. While the cake is in the oven, make the glaze in a small saucepan by stirring the honey, sugar, and Bake until the top is firm, about 45 minutes. Cool the cake on a wire rack for about 30 minutes butter over medium heat until combined. Bring the mixture just barely to a simmer. Turn off the before serving warm from the pan. heat but leave the saucepan on the burner to keep warm. Makes 8—10 servings. Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes all over the top of the cake with a wooden skewer. 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 10 Reasons to Go to Punt the pomegranate: Five seriously new fruits for Rosh Hashanah by Binyamin Kagedan/JNS.org Let’s be honest, people—it’s 2013, and with rows of bottled pomegranate juice lining every convenience store refrigerator, the sight of those hundreds of little red stains-to-be on Rosh Hashanah night is just all too humdrum. So when you usher in the Jewish New Year with a new fruit this holiday season, why not treat your family to one of these uber-exotic natural delicacies? That is, if you can find them (and afford them). 1. Children’s authors & storytellers in the Story Book Corner. Ackee Book making and drawing workshops for children and adults. The ackee is native to tropical West Africa, and was 2. imported to Jamaica in 1778, where it now holds the rank 3. 100 book-related exhibitors. of national fruit. A relative of the lychee and similar in 4. Three author panels talking about Detroit music, the auto industry taste and consistency, the ackee’s fruit is soft and white and (with Bob Lutz) and Detroit’s rise and fall. grows around three large, dark seeds. Ackees are generally 5. Learn how to preserve your family photos & movies. cooked and canned before being sold, with good reason: Eating an unripe ackee can result in a bout of the very 6. Create a poetry book and print your own letterpress cover bluntly named Jamaican vomiting sickness. 7. Eight mystery writers explore the deadly art of mystery 8. Authors discussing writing from a women’s point of view Kiwano 9. West coast author meets a Yooper author Also known as the horned melon, jelly melon, hedged (Ben Percy and Matt Bell talk with U-M’s Jeremiah Chamberlin) gourd, blowfish fruit, or my personal favorite, the African horned cucumber. The kiwano is native to Africa but now 10. Free parking and free admission to the BookFest grows in California, Chile, Africa, and New Zealand. Its flesh is bright green and jelly-like, and tastes like a www.kerrytownbookfest.org cucumber with a hint of citrus. The peel can also be eaten and is rich in Vitamin C and fiber. Kiwanos can be eaten raw or cooked, juiced and mixed into lemonade, or even The BookFest is sponsored by the Michigan Council on the Humanities, turned into gourmet ice cubes! Zingerman’s, Michigan Radio, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, WEMU, Ann Arbor Observer, Kerrytown Market and Shops, Sisters in Crime, the City of Mangosteen Ann Arbor, Michigan Theater, Nicola’s Books and Aunt Agatha’s If you’re like me, the name of this fruit conjures up the image of a family of stubborn and misinformed German- Jewish farmers. Thankfully, the mangosteen is actually a tasty and widely desired fruit that grows almost exclusively in Thailand. Mangosteens are renowned for their delectable flavor and fresh fragrance, which prompted one botanist to say, “The mangosteen only has one fault; it is impossible to eat enough of it,” according to Mangosteen.com. Fresh mangosteens can be expensive and hard to find in the U.S., change your world but the canned variety are easier to come by. Jabuticaba one meal at a time The jabuticaba tree is very striking, its fruit growing in clusters up and down its trunk rather than hanging shop the food co-op. support farmers from branches. It is native to southeastern Brazil, and is somewhat of a cultural icon for peoples of that region. The and your local economy jabuticaba fruit is usually eaten fresh, but because it starts to ferment only three or four days after being picked, is also widely used in jams, wines, and liqueurs. Despite being deliciously sweet and chock full of anti-oxidants, the jabuticaba has not gained much popularity outside Brazil, as its very brief shelf life makes it impossible to export efficiently. In other words, good luck finding a fresh one outside Sao Paolo. Squared watermelon Not only do these really exist, you can actually grow them in your backyard (see YouTube for the instructional video). Whether they should count as a new fruit is debatable, however. The secret of squared, or cubic, watermelons is that they are really just regular watermelons grown into square- shaped glass boxes. An enterprising farmer on the Japanese island of Shikoku developed this method about 20 years ago to make the large, cumbersome melons easier to store. Today, the product is fashionable among the elite of Tokyo and Osaka and can be purchased for a mere 10,000 yen (about $83, or 16 round watermelons). n Binyamin Kagedan has an MA in Jewish Thought from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. 214 north fourth avenue people’s ann arbor michigan 48104 The ackee. PHOTO Credit: Jerome Walker via Wikimedia Commons. t 734.994.9174 The Kiwano. photo Credit: Elke Wetzig via Wikimedia Commons. verde food co•op The mangosteen. Photo Credit: Shin via Wikimedia Commons. fair trade coffee bar community-owned natural foods grocery peoplesfood.coop The Jabuticaba. Photo Credit: Mateus Hidalgo via Wikimedia Commons. The squared phot watermelon. Credit: Cat via Wikimedia Commons. Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 27 classic comedies monday evenings at 7pm! film mmondayy funnnies series annie hall (1977) sepT. 9 Neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer (WOODY ALLEN) falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall (DIANE KEATON). 93 minutes. Rated PG. harold and maude (1971) sepT. 16 Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. 91 minutes. Not Rated. anchorman: the legend of ron Burgundy (2004) sepT. 23 Newsman Ron Burgundy (WILL FERRELL) is the king of 70s San Diego until he gets a With one gift, you extend new co-anchor. With PAUL RUDD and STEVE your reach to many. Together, CARELL. 94 minutes. Rated PG-13. ferris bueller’s day off (1986) sepT. 30 we do extraordinary things. A high school wise guy (MATTHEW BRODERICK) is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that. The Jewish Federation 103 minutes. Rated PG-13. of Greater Ann Arbor supports: Media the Presented By: ann arbor Ann Arbor Eruv Sponsor: chronicle Chabad of Ann Arbor AnnArborChronicle.com Federation Emergency Cash Assistance Fund ANN ARBOR’S DOWNTOWN CENTER FOR FINE FILM & PERFORMING ARTS Hebrew Day School 603 E. 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for Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. Register in Tuesday 17 Chapel Service: TBE. 10 a.m. September 2013 person at TBE or phone 665-4744 for information Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah: BIC. 11:15 a.m. and to register. Mondays and Wednesdays. Sukkot Fall Retreat: AARC. See Friday, September 20. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): All ages and levels welcome including UM and non- Sangria in the Sukkah: TBE TNT. 7–10 p.m. Sunday 1 Tuesday 10 UM participants. Held at Beanster’s Café, ground Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. floor of UM Michigan League. For information, Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): call 936-2367. 1:30 p.m. basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Sunday 22 All ages and levels welcome including UM and Lulav Making: Chabad. Annual community event and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s to put together the Lulav with its species. 6:30 Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. For p.m. information, call 936-2367. basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Monday 2 Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Evening book club and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. session focusing on first book of the year, Eyes Reading the Torah may be easy, but understanding it Sukkot Fall Retreat: AARC. See Friday, September 20. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Remade for Wonder: A Lawrence Kushner Reader, is no simple matter. Study the text in the original, with Beth Israel Café: BIC Women’s League. 9:30 a.m. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– by Lawrence Kushner. For information, contact the classical Rashi commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at Cantor Annie Rose at [email protected]. Pizza and Movie: BIC Kadima. Noon. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. 7:30–8:30 p.m. Harvest Festival: JCC. Decorate the sukkah, enjoy For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Wednesday 11 Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. snacks, and visit with friends. Also, pet farm animals, email [email protected]. Ongoing. Reading the Torah may be easy, but understanding listen to musical entertainment, purchase local Shalom Gever: TBE. Martial Arts for health, fitness it is no simple matter. Study the text in the farm produce and see canning demonstrations. $5/ Tuesday 3 and self-defense. Evening classes for Grades K-2, original, with the classical Rashi commentary. 8 individual; $15/household. 2–5 p.m. 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. Register in person at TBE or p.m. Every Tuesday. September Hike: Jewish Hikers of Michigan. phone 665-4744 for information and to register. Location TBD. For information or to be added to Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): All Mondays and Wednesdays. email list, contact Eli Avny at 883-9522 or email ages and levels welcome including UM and non- Wednesday 18 [email protected]. 1–3 p.m. UM participants. Meet at Beanster’s Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. For information, Thursday 12 First Day Classes: BIC BIRS. First day of classes for call 936-2367. 1:30 p.m. grades 2–5. 4:15 p.m. Monday 23 Apples and Honey: JCC. Annual family event Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Shalom Gever: TBE. Martial Arts for health, fitness celebrating the fall holidays. Offers a variety Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the and self-defense. Early evening and evening English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. of activities, opportunity to purchase Judaica Jewish legal system by following the intriguing classes for Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– items and to taste Israeli foods and kosher baked discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a Register in person at TBE or phone 665-4744 Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at goods. Many local Jewish organizations will be composite of practical law, logical argumentation for information and to register. Mondays and Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. on site to provide information and to educate. $5/ and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud Wednesdays. For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or individual; $15/household. 5–7:30 p.m. tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Sukkot Picnic and Sukkah Decorating: TBE. email [email protected]. Ongoing. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. Pizza dinner and salad bar. $5/adults; $2/ Shalom Gever: TBE. See September 16. Reading the Torah may be easy, but understanding children. RSVP and prepay at http://secure. Adult Hebrew Drop-in Registration: BIC. 6 p.m. it is no simple matter. Study the text in the Friday 13 templebethemeth.org. 6–8 p.m. original, with the classical Rashi commentary. Sukkot Services: Chabad. 7:15 p.m. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Yom Kippur Services. See page 2. Tuesday 24 Sukkot Mincha Maariv: BIC. 7:30 p.m. Saturday 14 Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Wednesday 4 Thursday 19 All ages and levels welcome including UM and non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Rosh Hashanah Services. See page 2 Yom Kippur Services. See page 2. JCC Closed. Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. For Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. information, call 936-2367. Sukkot Services: Chabad. 9:45 a.m. Women’s Mission Trip Meeting: Jewish Federation. Thursday 5 Sukkot Shaharit: BIC. Followed by Kiddush Informational meeting about JFNA’s fifth Heart Sunday 15 luncheon in the Sukkah. 9:30 a.m. to Heart Mission to Israel from February 9–12, Rosh Hashanah Services. See page 2. Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Lunchtime book club 2014. Meet at the home of Laurie Barnett to Birdwalk at the Arb: JCC. Start the new year session focusing on first book of the year, Eyes off with coffee, bagels and nature. Join local learn more. For more information, contact Mimi Friday 6 Remade for Wonder: A Lawrence Kushner Reader, Weisberg at 677-0100. 7:30 p.m. naturalist, birder and educator Juliet Berger for by Lawrence Kushner. For information, contact Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. an informative and fun bird walk in the Nichols Cantor Annie Rose at [email protected]. Reading the Torah may be easy, but understanding Rosh Hashanah Services. See page 2. Arboretum, looking for migratory birds, such Noon–1:30 p.m. as warblers, and non-migratory native birds it is no simple matter. Study the text in the Shabbat Services for Families: TBE. Tot Shabbat at Sukkot Services: Chabad. 7:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg as well. Bring binoculars and leave cell phones original, with the classical Rashi commentary. follows. Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. behind. Meet at the Riverview Court entrance Sukkot Mincha Maariv: BIC. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. at 8 a.m. for bagels and coffee before the walk. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Limit to 20 participants. $10/person. RSVP to Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Karen Freedland at 971-0990 or by email at Jewish legal system by following the intriguing Wednesday 25 Saturday 7 [email protected]. 8–10 a.m. discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, logical argumentation Hashanah Rabbah Services: Chabad. Services held Sukkah Construction: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. at Hillel. Everyone will receive their own bunch of Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud Madrichim Orientation: BIC BIRS. 9:30 a.m. willows. 7:30 a.m. B’nai Mitzvah: TBE. 10 a.m. tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Pizza in the Hut: BIC. 6 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Simchat Torah Dinner and Study Session: TBE. . and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Friday 20 6:30–8 p.m. Sunday 8 K-1 Beginning Day Program: BIC BIRS. 11 a.m. Shmini Atzeret Mincha: BIC. 7:30 p.m. Sukkot Shaharit: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Sukkah Set-Up: TBE Brotherhood. 6–8 p.m. Shmini Atzeret Services: Chabad. Afternoon and Planning Session: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. Sukkot Services: Chabad. 9:45 a.m. Evening services at 7:10 p.m., followed by special Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Monday 16 Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Dancing with the Torah event for Shmini Atzeret. basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service with Kol of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Halev Choir at 7:30 p.m. Thursday 26 Kever Avot Service: TBE and BIC. Thirty-minute Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– outdoor ceremony at Arborcrest Cemetery, 2521 Sukkot Fall Retreat: AARC. Weekend shabbaton Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at JCC Closed. Glazier Way. Service is for anyone to remember Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. featuring Sukkot themed workshops, creative their deceased loved ones, not only those buried For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or services, communal meals and activities for all Shmini Atzeret Shaharit, including Yizkor: BIC. at Arborcrest. 12:30–1:30 p.m. email [email protected]. Ongoing. ages including hiking, music, games, dancing, yoga 9:30 a.m. and thoughtful discussions. Event held at Emrich Shalom Gever: TBE. Martial Arts for health, fitness Shmini Atzeret Shaharit, including Yizkor: Center in Brighton. For information, visit aarecon. and self-defense. Evening classes for Grades K-2, Chabad. 9:45 a.m. Monday 9 org. To reserve, email Jennifer Cohen at www. 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. Register in person at TBE or Sukkot Service and Lunch: TBE. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. aarecon.org/contact-us or phone 734-445-1910. phone 665-4744 for information and to register. Shmini Atzeret Services: Chabad. Afternoon English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Mondays and Wednesdays. Sukkot Mincha Maariv: BIC. 7:30 p.m. and Evening services at 7:10 p.m. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at Sukkot Service and Dinner: TBE Brotherhood. Simchat Torah Maariv and Hakafot: BIC. 7:15 p.m. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. 6–8 p.m. Simchat Torah: Chabad. All night dancing. 8 p.m. For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Men’s Torah Study: TBE. Twice monthly evening of Saturday 21 Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. email [email protected]. Ongoing. learning. Refreshments served. For information, Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Shalom Gever: TBE. Martial Arts for health, fitness contact Roger Stutesman by phone at 352-1170 or Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. at [email protected]. 7:30 p.m. and self-defense. Early evening and evening classes Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m.

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Jewish legal system by following the intriguing Weekly Shabbat services America Foodways, continued from page 1 discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, logical argumentation Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, and moral teachings. Study of the original 9:30 a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. sunset. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/ in Yiddish and German as well. Some of the state that the establishment is Jewish, its logo Ma’ariv with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah authors will be familiar, and others less so, resembles a mezuzah. every week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. but all will be representative of this unique From the oldest Jewish cookbook Friday 27 Discussions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and culinary experience.” published in the United States to one so other local scholars. Home hospitality available Co-Curator Avery Robinson, a master’s new it only became available for sale on Simchat Torah Shaharit and Hallal: BIC. 8:30 a.m. for Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. candidate studying Jewish-American culi- August 13—The Book of Schmaltz: Love International Shul of Pancakes: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning childcare from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. nary history at the university’s Frankel Cen- Song to a Forgotten Fat by Michael Ruhlman Simchat Torah: Chabad. Morning services with ter for Judaic Studies, has worked diligently Torah dancing, 9:45 a.m. Followed by annual Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist and Donna Turner Ruhlman—”American Simchat Torah deli lunch. Congregtion. Learners’ Service held first to seek out Jewish community cookbooks Foodways” will show many variations on Torah Reading and Hakafot: BIC. 10:15 a.m. or second Saturday each month at the JCC from Mississippi to Idaho to complete a this time-honored genre and demonstrate Fourth Friday Shabbat Service: AARC. Musical from 10 a.m.–noon. Discussion-based format collection to include each of the 50 states. how contemporary and relevant Jewish Kabbalat Shabbat services, featuring a celebration with changing topics, focusing on historical, New York and Michigan, as expected, were cuisine continues to be. Books representing of Simchas Torah, are open to all community geographical, and political traditions of different readily represented with multiple books. But Southern and Sephardi cuisines, those members and led by rabbinic intern Aura parts of traditional service each month. Regular there are other, truly unique examples of filled with Ashkenazi offerings, and even morning service generally held on the second Ahuvia. Services followed by vegetarian potluck these fundraising projects, as well. In 1989, one written by the beloved Gertrude Berg dinner. Pizza nosh for children before services at or third Saturday each month at the JCC from 10 a.m.–noon. Traditionally based, with music the Sof Ma’arav congregation in Honolulu (Molly Goldberg of radio and television 6 p.m. Childcare provided during services from compiled The When You Live in Hawaii You 6:15–7:30 p.m. Reservations preferred, especially plus a lengthy Torah discussion. For info, email fame) will be on display. Some of the books for pizza and childcare. Contact Jennifer Cohen [email protected] or call 913-9705 or visit Get Very Creative During Passover Cook- offer kosher recipes, others offer “kosher at 445-1910 or via email at www.aarecon.org/ www.aarecon.org. book, which earned a Tabasco Community style.” Some readily identify themselves as contact-us. At the JCC from 6–10 p.m. Shabbat Services: Chabad. Friday night services Cookbook Awards Special Merit acknowl- Jewish, while others—such as The Twentieth Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot at Shabbat candle lighting time. Saturday edgement. In an article entitled “The Good Century Cook Book published in 1898 by Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. morning services at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon Books,” published in The New York Times in services 45 minutes before sundown. C.F. Moritz and Adele Kahn of Montgomery, Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service with 2002, Jan noted that “community cookbooks Alabama—offer Pesachdik recipes while not Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally Kol Halev Choir at 7:30 p.m. not only serve their congregations, but they otherwise broadcasting any identification Simchat Torah Mincha and Maariv: BIC. 7 p.m. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Call 663-4039 for more information. also help to cement them…. From the early with Judaism. (In fact, Moritz and Kahn offer Simchat Torah: Chabad. Afternoon and Evening 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. trickle during the Civil War to today’s flood such treyf as Fried Squirrel and Fricasseed services. 7:05 p.m. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Rabbi of several thousand published yearly, the Shrimps, having assimilated traditional Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan with Rabbi fund-raising cookbook has remained an es- Southern delicacies into their diets.) Much Saturday 28 Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary sentially American phenomenon.” And, im- can be inferred from these works, as they Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. Call the office portantly, a Jewish one. illustrate the immense variety of practice Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. at 665-4744 or consult website at www. Congregations, kosher cooking competi- templebethemeth.org for service details. among Jews in the United States. Baby Shabbat: BIC. 9:30 a.m. tions, and Jewish food festivals around the Jan Longone will speak on the subject of Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Bat Mitzvah: TBE. 10 a.m. Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. country have shown wonderful enthusiasm the Jewish influence on American foodways— RG Group Bridge: TBE. 7:30–10 p.m. Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every when invited to send materials—recipe exploring, as she says, the “multifaceted Shabbat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in advance. booklets, t-shirts, posters, and other miscel- contributions”—at 4 p.m. on September Sunday 29 lany—from their events. You may be amazed 24, followed by a reception at 5 p.m. with Phone numbers and addresses to learn that the Dallas Chili Cook-Off has refreshments provided by Zingerman’s. Guests Sukkah Deconstruction: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) been a community staple for 20 years, and who would like to view the exhibit before Gan Katan: BIC. 10:30 a.m. 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 the mayor is often one of the judges; 5,000 the lecture are advised to come at least an Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation visitors attended last year to cheer on the hour beforehand; volunteers with the Janice the basic text of Chassidism and discover the (AARC) competitors and to enjoy the festive par- Bluestein Longone Culinary Archives, will be beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 ty. The souvenir t-shirt from “When Pigs available to talk with attendees both before and Family Outdoors Education Adventure: JCC. As Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Fly!”— a kosher barbecue competition in after the lecture. part of a new partnership between the JCC and the 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Birmingham, Alabama, has as its mascot a To quote a slogan featured on a t-shirt from City of Ann Arbor, a seasonal program is offered Chabad House very cute, happy, soaring pig, wearing a yar- the HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival by the Natural Preservation Area Steward at the 715 Hill Street 995-3276 mulke and a tallis. There are more than two Mary Beth Doyle Nature Area, located on Pebble in Asheville, North Carolina: “In the mood for Creek Drive. During this fall program, participants EMU Hillel dozen of these events throughout the coun- Jewish food?” Of course you are! n will learn about reptiles and amphibians, paired 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 try, and many have contributed items for with an exploration of the constructed wetland. Jewish Community Center (JCC) display. These festivals entertain, as well as Wear waterproof shoes or boots. $5/individual; 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 nurture relationships through food, offering $15/household. For information, contact Noreen “American Foodways: Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) and introducing a range of delicacies from DeYoung at [email protected] or by phone 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 corned beef sandwiches to black-and-white at 971-0990. The Jewish Contribution” Jewish Family Services (JFS) cookies, Israeli salad to hummus. They cel- 2245 South State Street 769-0209 ebrate Jewishness and kashrut, fortifying a Monday 30 Jewish Federation distinct identity while still welcoming—and September 4–December 8, 2013

2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 finding a place in—the larger community. Shalom Gever: TBE. See September 16. Pardes Hannah Advertising materials and other ephemera Audubon Room, Room 100, Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 also represent the Jewish community, and and North Entrance Cases of Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) appeal to it, while often encompassing a the Harlan Hatcher Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 larger group as well. “American Foodways” Hillel. Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm Graduate Library, time. UM Hillel will show items such as recipe booklets from 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. Manischewitz and Mueller’s that, like the Crisco cookbook noted above, are written University of Michigan Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service at in both English and Yiddish. Restaurants 913 S. University Avenue 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Service are represented in menus from many places, at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. including the iconic 2nd Avenue Deli and Lecture by Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Shabbat Candlelighting Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery in New Congregation. 6:15 p.m. at the JCC the York City. The exhibit also features a menu Janice Bluestein Longone: fourth Friday each month. Musical Shabbat September 7 6:37 p.m. from Milt’s BBQ for the Perplexed, a kosher service followed by vegetarian potluck. Pizza restaurant in Chicago which opened less September 24, 2013 nosh for the kids at 6:00 p.m. Childcare September 13 6:25 p.m. provided during the service. All are welcome than a year ago and which references, of at 4 p.m., to attend. For information, call 975-6527, September 20 6:13 p.m. course, Maimonides’ 12th century A Guide email [email protected], or visit www. for the Perplexed. Milt’s is deeply committed followed by a reception by aarecon.org. September 27 6:00 p.m. to Jewish values, from kashrut to tzedekah, Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle- and donates 100 percent of its profits to Zingerman’s at 5 p.m. lighting time. Home hospitality available for charity. While the menu doesn’t specifically Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. 995-3276. 30 Washtenaw Jewish News A September 2013 I Vitals 3M00 SE. ThaRyer •C (734Y)996’-3S729 www.mercysrestaurant.com LUNCH Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Mazel tov HAPPY HOUR Tuesday-Friday 4:30pm-6pm DINNER Tuesday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm Daniel Khain on his bar mitzvah, August 17. Friday-Saturday 5pm-10pm Joseph Velick and Benjamin Manheim, on their b’nai mitzvah, September 7. Katherine Olson, on her bat mitzvah, September 28. Bring in this ad to receive Brayan Zivan on his bat mitzvah, September 28. 25% off of your food!* Michael and Dina Pedersen on the birth of their daughter, Niva Ella. Join us for Happy Hour: Heather and Stuart Dombey on the birth of their granddaughter, Laurine (Lilly) Jane, $4.00 glasses of wine, $4.50 Martinis daughter of Henry Dombey and Laurine Wickett. & mixed drinks, discounted appetizers

Jennie Allan and Marc Renouf on the birth of their son, Ian, also grandson of David and *Exp 12/31/13 Alcohol not included Susan Allan. Elise and Jerry Herman on the birth of their granddaughter. Located in the Bell Tower Hotel Rich and Sally Adler on the birth of their granddaughter, Ayla Lillie, daughter of Steven and Jessica Adler. FREE VALET PARKING CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY June and Richard Swartz on the birth of their grandson. Rabbi Lisa Delson and Brent Pliskow on the birth of their son. Mollie and Aaron Brody on the birth of their son, Gavriel Ami. Lori and Glen Taylor on the birth of their granddaughter. Eva and Sam Taylor on the birth of their great granddaughter. Fredda and Paul Unangst on the birth of their grandson. Sherri and Allyn Kantor on the birth of their grandson. Susan and Neal Weinberg on the engagement of their son. Susan and Dave Gitterman on the marriage of their son, and engagement of their daughter. Robert and Laurel Hern on the marriage of their son, Michael, to Sarah Mirsky. Deb Schild on the marriage of her son. Janet Roth on the engagement of her son. Amy and Andrew Paberzs on the marriage of their son.

Condolences Stefanie Aronow on the death of her mother, Joyce Polsky, May 11. Ira Levy on the death of his mother, Florence Karlin, May 13. Lesley Hume on the death of her father, Kenneth Hilfman, May 14. Lisa Mann on the death of her husband, Steven Gradwohl, May 18. Laurel Hern on the death of her mother, Virginia Lang, May 19. David Schoem on the death of his mother, Sara Schoem, May 20. Edward Davidson on the death of his father, Robert Davidson, June 27. Sheryl Pomerance on the death of her mother, Jean Pomerance, June 30. Nancy Szabo on the death of her father, Daniel Szabo, July 1. Susan Weinberg on the death of her mother, Marcia Kalb, July 16. Nissa Austad-Reichenbach on the death of her mother, Carol Campbell Austad, July 4. Jim Abelson on the death of his mother, Ruth Abelson, July 31. Judy Williams on the death of her brother, David Honigstock, July 25. Eleyne Levitt on the death of her partner, William Feigenbaum, August 5. Pauli Weizman on the death of her mother, Miriam Revach. from zingerman’s bakehouse! I Advertisers Holiday Specials available September 1-14. Afternoon Delight...... 5 Jewish Family Services...... 6 Call to reserve yours! 734.761.2095. Amadeus Cafe/Patisserie...... 3 Jewish Federation...... 28 American Friends of Magen David Adom....5 Joe Cornell Entertainment...... 21 FlOdni Buckwheat HoneycaKE Ann Arbor Civic Theater...... 5 Kenville Studios...... 22 A Jewish Hungarian specialty for the holiday. Made with golden raisins, toasted almonds, fresh Buttery pastry layered with three distinct fill- orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Kerrytown Book Festival...... 27 ings: honey poppy seed, raisin walnut and cin- nutmeg and a few secret ingredients. Congregation...... 9 Mast Shoes...... 22 namon apple. Available by the slice or whole. Ann Arbor State Bank...... 12 Mercy’s Restaurant...... 31 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra...... 28 Michal Porath, realtor...... 22 ChalLah TurbanS strudel With or without Myer’s rum-soaked raisins. Susan Ayer Photography...... 21 Michigan Theater...... 28 Choose from classic apple, poppy seed cream Available in two sizes! Bank of Ann Arbor...... 25 Alex Milshteyn, realtor...... 12 cheese or cabbage and goose fat fillings. Brookhaven Manor Apartments...... 6 Modern Mechanical...... 21 MorOcCan ChalLAh Center for Plastic and MOSA Audiology...... 21 K i fli A beautiful five-braid loaf rolled in magnanimous A Hugarian and Jewish holiday treat (kipfel in amounts of anise, poppy and sesame seeds. Reconstructive Surgery...... 12 Nicholas de Paul...... 2 Yiddish). Crescent-shaped almond vanilla cookies. Chelsea Flower Shop...... 22 Page Avenue Books...... 2 Dennis Platte Graphic Design...... 21 Penchansky Whisler Architects...... 3 Frankel Center...... 11 People’s Food Co-op...... 27 Friendly Painting...... 22 Shutter Booth...... 2 Gold Bond Cleaners...... 31 Pam Sjo, realtor...... 3 Cantor Samuel Greenbaum; mohel...... 25 Temple Beth Emeth...... 11 Carol Hoffer, CLU, CASL...... 3 United Bank & Trust...... 16, 17 Homegrown Festival...... 21 University Musical Society...... 32 Zingerman’s Bakehouse • 3711 Plaza Drive • Ann Arbor Homewatch Caregivers of Ann Arbor...... 21 Village Apothecary...... 2 734.761.2095 • www.zingermansbakehouse.com Jewish Cultural Society...... 21,22 Zingerman’s...... 31

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