Washtenaw Jewish News Presort Standard In this issue… c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor U.S. Postage PAID 2939 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Permit No. 85 Sukkot, A2/Nahalal In Vitro “Time Student Testing of our Exchange Encouraged Happiness” Page 8 Page12 Page 24 October 2011 Tishrei/Cheshvan 5772 Volume XXXI Number 2 FREE What’s new in joint replacement? JLI course to “debunk the myths” Avram Kluger, special to the WJN Paul Shapiro, special to the WJN he Maimonides Society of the Jewish patients. His great satisfaction is having a pa- he Rohr Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor will tient say “You gave me my life back.” Learning In- T present a symposium entitled ‘Hips Goldstein noted that the modern era in im- T stitute (JLI) and Knees: What’s New in Joint Replacement?’ plants began in the 1980s. Current implant ma- will present “Fascinat- on October 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Kel- terials are able to outlast any possible need. In ing Facts: Exploring the logg Eye Center, 1000 Wall Street. the past 20 years, significant advances in ortho- Myths and Mysteries of The program will feature two Ann Arbor pedics have also occurred in the instruments Judaism”; the six-session experts. David Markel, MD, is an orthopedic used to insert the implants. course will commence on surgeon with an ac- Although orthopedics is a relatively small Tuesday, November 15. tive local practice specialty, it has a large impact on healthcare Rabbi Aharon Gold- in hip and knee re- spending. Patients are predominantly elderly. stein of the Ann Arbor JLI graduating class of Spring 2011 placement and is also As a result, members of this field are becoming Chabad House will con- active in education more involved in advocacy as legislators and duct the six-course sessions at 9:30-11 a.m., and prior experience or background in Jewish learn- and research. Steven lobbyists turn to orthopedists for their perspec- 7:30-9 p.m., at the Chabad House and the Jew- ing. All JLI courses are open to the public, and Goldstein, PhD, is tives on healthcare. Additionally, as battlefield ish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. attendees need not be affiliated with a particular an internationally medicine is increasingly effective in saving lives, “As the People of the Book, we strongly synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. recognized bio-engi- the Department of Defense is recognizing the believe Jews should know the richness of their The course is $80. neer active in research importance and need for ways to reconstruct, Jewish heritage,” explains Rabbi Goldstein, the Interested students may call 995-3276, ex- David Markel, MD, and development of replace or regenerate injured joints and tissues local JLI instructor, “and that is what we hope to tension 2, or visit www.myJLI.com for registra- joint prostheses. in wounded veterans. accomplish in Ann Arbor with this entertaining tion and other course-related information. n Dr. Markel was The research focus is now on tissue regen- new educational offering.” drawn to surgery dur- eration, rather than on manmade replacement Spanning a wide range of intriguing sub- ing medical school. materials. The cartilage in one’s joints has very jects, “Fascinating Facts” will include sessions Course description Orthopedics appealed limited capacity for repair. Goldstein and others on Jewish myth and urban legend, biblical Does Judaism believe in guardian angels? to him, he said, be- are looking for ways to expand that capability. stories and events, Jewish foods, the Hebrew Why do Jews use matchmakers? Who cause it allowed him With an aging population, the need to repair language, life cycle events, and mysteries of the wrote the handwriting on the wall? A fun to “fix things. You aging joints is continually increasing. Accord- occult. The course will address issues such as the course in Jewish cultural literacy, full of have very positive ing to Goldstein, there will not be enough joint Jewish view on Satan and the evil eye, whether surprising facts, myths, and mysteries sur- outcomes.” Goldstein surgeons in the next 20 years to fill the demand angels have wings, and why pork is considered rounding Jewish tradition and practice. Steven Goldstein, PhD was drawn to this field for joint replacement. the quintessential non-kosher food. Lesson One: Jewish Myths, because it blended life The Maimonides Society of the Jewish Fed- “We’ve designed this course as a fun and Misconceptions, and Urban Legends sciences with engineering. The University of eration of Greater Ann Arbor was established to insightful overview of Jewish heritage to pro- Lesson Two: So You Think You Know Michigan has been a pioneer in the field of joint strengthen the bonds between healthcare pro- mote a Jewish cultural literacy within the com- Something About the Bible replacement for many years, starting with the fessionals and to serve the community through munity,” says Rabbi Zalman Abraham, of JLI’s Lesson Three: Foods and Feasts early leadership of professors Herbert Kaufer, educational, social and philanthropic activities. Brooklyn Headquarters, “We aim to enlighten Lesson Four: Abracadabra: Or— MD, and Larry Matthews, MD. The event is free and open to the public. Ad- even the most seasoned trivia buffs with a trea- It’s All Hebrew to Me Orthopedics has progressed to the point vance registration, by October 10, is requested. sure trove of ‘Who knew?’ Jewish factoids.” Lesson Five: Womb to Tomb. where we can reliably improve mobility and RSVP online at www.jewishannarbor.org or Like all JLI programs, “Fascinating Facts” Lesson Six: Blessings, Curses, eliminate pain. According to Dr. Markel, cur- contact Cindy Adams at 677-0100 or at cindy@ is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Omens, and Spirits rently implants are stable in 95 percent of jewishannarbor.org. n Jewish knowledge, including those without any Jewish Book Festival returns to Ann Arbor November 1–13 Halye Aisner, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann nity organizations, business and individuals. Many events for $10 in advance or $12 at the door. New Jewish Book Festival Arbor will hold its 24th Annual Jewish Book compelling and diverse authors are scheduled to to the Book Festival this year will be the “J-Café” details on page 4 T Festival, November 1–13. Bernie Banet, Lisa speak during noontime Lunch and Learn presenta- where gourmet coffees, teas and pastries will be Bernstein and Mimi Chapman are the Book Festival tions, evening events and both Sundays. All author available for purchase. For more information or to chairs. The event is supported by the Fred and Ned presentations are free and open to the community. become a sponsor, contact Karen Freedland at 971- Shure Endowment, as well as many local commu- Lunch may be purchased at the Lunch and Learn 0990 or [email protected]. ICommunity 2935 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 J Street supports drive for urgent action voice: 734/971-1800 fax: 734/971-1801 to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict e-mail: [email protected] Tamar Weaver, special to the WJN www.washtenawjewishnews.org n August, 19 pro-Israel, pro-peace activists The J Street activists support President from Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit delivered Obama’s vision, articulated in his May 19 address, I533 postcards signed by constituents to the to negotiate the establishment of a Palestinian Editor and Publisher offices of Senator Carl Levin and Senator Debbie state along the 1967 lines, with mutually agreed Susan Kravitz Ayer Stabenow and 117 postcards to office of the 15th upon land-swaps and robust security guarantees Calendar Editor District’s Representative John Dingell, calling for to protect Israel. 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Shapiro, Dina Shtull, Elliot Sorkin, Tamar Weaver, Alex Weisler , Michael Wex, Natalie Wiesend, Brett urgent US action to achieve a two-state resolution policy of the last three U.S. administrations and Wilner, Martha Young to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. have been endorsed by former Israeli prime min- Representative Dingell met the nine J Street isters Ehud Barack and Ehud Olmert. The Washtenaw Jewish News is published Ann Arbor activists at his Dearborn office where A recent poll commissioned by J Street monthly, with the exception of January and they discussed a two-state solution to securing found that American Jews, by a margin of nearly July. It is registered as a Non-profit Michigan both Israel’s physical borders and its future as 5-to-1, back an active U.S. role in resolving the Corporation. Opinions expressed in this pub- lication do not necessarily reflect those of its a democracy and a Jewish homeland. The Ann Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sixty-seven percent editors or staff Arbor activists, joined by 10 J Street Detroit sup- support such engagement even if it means the porters, also met with staffers from the Detroit United States publicly stating its disagreements Member of offices of Senator Levin and Senator Stabenow.