Highlights of This Year's Jewish Book Festival

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November 2012 Cheshvan/Kislev 5773 Volume XXXVII: Number 3 FREE Hasidic superstar Highlights of this year's Jewish Book Festival Matisyahu to Halye Aisner, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of Greater This free event will featured authors include Bar- cost for this entertaining event is $5 per person. perform at EMU Ann Arbor’s 25th annual Jewish Book bara Cain, Andrei S. Markovits, Geri Markel, Irene On Friday, November 16, at noon, Aviva Festival will include several programs Miller, Mitchell Rycus, Ivan Sherick, Ken Wasch- Kleinbaum and Aric Mutchnick will lead a cook- Martin Shichtman, special to the WJN T during the two-week event featuring authors berger and Marina von Neumann Whitman. ing demonstration featuring recipes from their n Thursday, November 8, music super- from across the nation and Ann Arbor’s own Also on November 11 a family program with book, Fusion by Nadia. A Quilting of Flavors from star, Matisyahu will perform at Eastern backyard. This year will feature seven Iraq, Israel and America. This event OMichigan University’s Pease Audito- Lunch with the Author events, where will also include lunch with the au- rium. The concert is sponsored by Hillel at EMU, participants will be able to dine with thors. The cost for the event is $10 University of Michigan Hillel, and the Blind Pig. the day’s featured author prior to the in advance or $15 at the door. Touring in support of his most recent record- program. Lunch with the Author The festival will close with a ing, Spark Seeker, Matisyahu insists that, “While events begin at noon and are $10 in bagels and lox brunch, featuring it’s true that at one point it would’ve been pretty advance or $15 at the door for the cost David Javerbaum, author of The accurate to describe me as Hasidic reggae, for of lunch. The author’s discussions be- Last Testament. David Javerbaum gin 12:30 p.m. and are free and open is an 11-time Emmy winner as to the community. a former head writer and execu- As part of the festival, the Frankel tive producer of The Daily Show Center for Judaic Studies will host with Jon Stewart. He won a 2010 a Scholars Night on Thursday, No- November 11 November 16 November 18 Grammy and recently he wrote vember 8, at 7 p.m. Authors Deborah the opening numbers for both the Aviva Kleinbaum Dash Moore, Zvi Gitelman, Har- Larry Tye Aric Mutchnick David Javerbaum 2011 Tony Awards and the 2011 vey Goldberg, Joshua Miller, Ranen Emmy Awards. The cost for this Omer-Sherman and Lisa Silverman will all par- Larry Tye, author of Superman: The High-Flying event is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. ticipate and discuss their latest books. This event History of America’s Most Enduring Hero will begin For more information or to RSVP to any of is free and open to the community. at 3 p.m.. Children are invited to dress up as their these events, contact the JCC at 971-0990. n A community favorite, Local Authors Brunch, favorite superhero, take a picture with Superman will take place Sunday, November 11, at 9 a.m. and enjoy a Superman ice-cream sundae. The More on page 8

Matisyahu Jeffrey Baden appointed new JCC executive director most of my career my music has been a blend, a Nancy Margolis, special to the WJN mixture.” Matisyahu’s early work drew its inspi- he Board of Directors of the Jewish Baden and his at the Cincinnati JCC supervising all youth ration from such divergent sources as Bob Mar- Community Center of Greater Ann wife, Rabbi Ilana and family programs. ley, Phish, God Street Wine and Rabbi Shlomo TArbor has announced the appoint- Baden, moved to In- Baden graduated from the University Carlebach. Spark Seeker, however, represents an ment of Jeffrey Baden as the new executive di- dianapolis, Indiana, of Cincinnati, received a certificate of Jew- extraordinary musical and lyrical leap forward, rector of the JCC. Baden will begin his job in in 1999 where he be- ish Studies from the Florence Melton Mini- brilliantly fusing ancient traditional sounds Ann Arbor on November 11. came the director of School, and also studied early childhood with futuristic electro beats, rapping with sing- Baden has more than 20 years of experience Adult Services and education at Indiana University. He has served ing, songs of the spirit with songs of the body. with Jewish Community Centers. He recently Early Childhood on Cincinnati’s United Way Emergency Food Matisyahu notes, “the Spark Seeker digs for served as the executive director of the Meyerson Education for the and Shelter committee, the Cincinnati Jew- truth and meaning and is willing to let go of JCC in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he managed a Indianapolis JCC. ish Educators Council and the Indianapolis everything to find it. He’s honest and authentic $7 million budget and an 80 person staff. He developed a new Jewish Educators Council. In addition, Baden with himself and lives life from the inside out. Harriet Bakalar, president of the JCC, said, Jeff Baden adult services de- says, “I am an avid music lover and play the He creates music from the depths and doesn’t “We are quite excited to have such an experi- partment offering guitar, piano and drums. I am also a magi- worry about what category it or he fits into.” enced JCC professional as our next executive congregate meals, entertainment, trips, singles cian.” Baden and his wife, a Reform rabbi, Recorded in Los Angeles and in Israel, Spark director. Jeff will bring new ideas and energy events and holiday celebrations. He also super- have two children, ages 11 and 7. Seeker, brings together such musicians as Zohar to our community.” vised the year-round childcare and preschool Baden was selected after a national search Fresco, Daniel Zamir, Ravid Kahalani and rap- Baden was the director of planning and program of 150 children. headed by Robin Axelrod and Seth Penchansky. per Shyne to produce an album that is vibrant allocations for the Jewish Federation of His early career began as the director of the Their search committee conducted exhaustive and complex, thrilling and thought provoking. Greater Cincinnati, where he oversaw the JCC’s Camp Livingston in Cincinnati running interviews of more than 10 candidates from a Showtime is at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at agency’s planning processes identifying the the camp and overseeing a 680 acre campsite. field of 40 provided by the Jewish Community http://www.emutix.com/ n needs of the community. Baden then was promoted to program director Center Association. n I Seniors/Women

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TBE to host Ben Steinberg and his music Cantor Annie Rose, special to the WJN n Friday evening, November 2, at 7:30 l983 Kavod Award from the Cantors’ Assembly, p.m., Temple Beth Emeth will feature the Guild of Temple Musicians’ inaugural Shomeir O the music of Ben Steinberg at Erev Shira Award, honorary membership in the Ameri- Shabbat services. TBE can Conference of Cantors, honorary membership is honored to welcome in the American Harp Society, and the honorary Steinberg, who will con- degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from New duct several selections York’s Hebrew Union College. and will share reflec- In 2001, the Union of American Hebrew Con- Don’t Miss tions on a lifetime in gregations presented him with its highest honor, meeting the Jewish music. Kol Halev, the “Eisendrath Bearer of Light” award. He was wonderful & fabulous TBE’s adult choir, will twice honored by the City of Jerusalem, which in- sing three of Steinberg’s vited him to be an artist-in-residence at its creative Maureen Jennings most beloved works: retreat. There he researched and wrote his cantata on Ben Steinberg Shomeir Yisrael, Yom “Echoes of Children” which won the International West Side Saturday, November 17 Zeh L’Yisrael, and Crown of Torah, accompanied Gabriel Award. He is director emeritus of mu- at 2pm by chamber ensemble and featuring soloists from sic and composer-in-residence at Temple Sinai Book Shop Kol Halev. in Toronto. In recognition of his contribution to when she joins us to sign Ben Steinberg has been one of the most be- Canadian music and Jewish music worldwide, the Beware the Boy loved, prolific composers of synagogue music for University of Calgary (Alberta) has established more than half a century. He is well known across a “Ben Steinberg Archive” to house his original Used and rare books, her follow-up to her terrific Canada and the U.S. for his lecture-recitals on Jew- manuscripts, scores and papers. bought and sold WWII novel, ish Music history and style, and has conducted and Kol Halev has performed Steinberg’s mu- Season of Darkness Complete details at lectured overseas in Israel, Hong Kong, Australia sic under the direction of Cantor Annie Rose at 113 West Liberty and Japan, among others. A widely commissioned Temple Beth Emeth and in concerts throughout www.auntagathas.com composer of Jewish music, he has composed cho- Michigan, as well as on tour in Eastern Europe. The 995-1891 ral and orchestral settings, instrumental and vocal entire community is invited to services, which will e-mail: [email protected] chamber music and solo works. In addition to his be followed by a festive Oneg Shabbat. For more We can special order any book We offer book club discounts published music, Steinberg is author of two books n Monday 11:00-6:00 information, contact Cantor Rose at 665-4744. Parking validated on adult and youth choirs. His honors include the Tuesday - Saturday 11:00-10:00 ___ Sunday 12:00-5:00 Gift Certiﬁcates Available 213 South Fourth Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 All are invited to JFS International 734.769.1114 Thanksgiving and Citizenship Fair Cindy Klein, special to the WJN he American Jewish community has a permanent residents with U.S. history and civ- special connection to immigration. The ics so they can study and pass the U.S. citizenship Tfamilies of the majority of Jewish people Interview. Nicole Graham-Lusher, JFS citizenship currently living in the U.S. arrived during the program coordinator states, “We’ve already had “Golden Age of Immigration”, from the 1880s two people pass the exam and become U.S. Citi- through the early 1950s, with the majority com- zens, and four more have already made their ap- ing through Ellis Island from 1892–1954. The per- pointments to take it.” The success of the program secution of Jews through pogroms in Russia and lies in the small classes, individualized attention elsewhere, political policies of anti-Semitism, and and assistance of volunteer tutors. the stories of a “goldena medina” (golden land) JFS Citizenship Classes are open to any legal caused many to immigrate to the U.S. The devas- resident that is eligible for U.S. Citizenship. They tation of World War I and the Russian Revolution do not have to been resettled by JFS. “We’ve had only intensified the need to leave. Between 1880 people take the classes who heard about the pro- and 1924 over two million Eastern European Jews gram from a friend, or wives and families of Uni- arrived in the U.S. versity of Michigan professors who learned of our Among its many programs, Jewish Family services,” Graham-Lusher said. Services provides a full continuum of interna- As one approaches Thanksgiving one thinks tional services. “JFS began as an organization to about the blessing of living in the U.S., and of resettle Jewish immigrants from the former Sovi- having all of these wonderful resettlees begin- et Union,” said Mira Sussman, director of resettle- ning their new lives in the freedom and safety ment services. “Now, we’re serving people from this country. JFS is thankful that so many of the all over the world. From Asia to Africa, South and permanent residents wish to take advantage of Central America to the Middle East, we resettle the privileges and rights that U.S. citizenship refugees fleeing from oppression and violence brings them. regardless of their race or religion.” This Jewish Join in celebrating the work of JFS in the com- effort to help all refugees is fueled by the Torah’s munity at the JFS International Thanksgiving instruction to welcome the stranger, “hachnasat and Citizenship Fair, on Sunday, November 18. orchim” in Hebrew, and also by the concept of This family-friendly event will be held at Cobble- “tikkun olam,” repairing the world. stone Farm, 2781 Packard, Road, from noon–3 It is only natural that that JFS would help pro- p.m. Bring your children and grandchildren to vide resettlement clients, and other refugees or enjoy a resource fair, learn about U.S. history and immigrants who come for help with everything civics, taste international foods prepared by local they need to start their new lives: English as a restaurants, as well as music, children’s activities, Second Language classes, acculturation support, and tours of Cobblestone Farm House. Suggested clothing, food, assistance locating housing, trans- donation is $7/per person or $10 per family. Do- lation services, employability skill development nations of non-perishable foods for the JFS Food and assistance finding a job. The most recent Pantry would be greatly appreciated. RSVPs are addition to this stable of programs is citizenship recommended (but not required) to assist with classes. Since June, JFS has been holding classes food preparation. RSVP to Cindy Klein at 769- that meet twice a week to help familiarize legal 0209 or [email protected]. n Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 3 IFederation

Maimonides symposium to focus on sports, head injury and depression Jonathan Trobe, special to the WJN was hit and hurt so many times, I could no longer move fast enough to evade the rush.” I So said Eric Hipple, former star quar- terback of the Detroit Lions, in a recent interview. He was talking about being forced to retire from the Lions when he was “no longer competitive.” On December 9, Hipple will team up with Jeff Kutcher, M.D., as speakers in the upcoming Maimonides symposium entitled “Sports, Head Injury, and Depression” at VOTE YES! FOR OUR NEW the Danto Auditorium of the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. Most play- DOWNTOWN LIBRARY ers don’t see the dismissal coming, Hipple said. They are summoned to the management office, asked to turn in their playbook, thanked for their contribution, and ushered ANN ARBOR DESERVES A GREAT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY out to start a new life. After years of being on VOTE YES FOR THE $65M BOND PROPOSAL top, they are suddenly on the bottom without a support system. Is it surprising, he asks, if An Inadequate Current Building many of them end up broke, behaving reck- Core infrastructure prohibits critical upgrades for technology, lessly, and sometimes attempting suicide? He points to his own life experiences. energy efficiency and proper accessibility After he retired, he ran Insufficient space for study, research, youth programming, a successful insurance archives, meetings, collections, and computers business, but eventu- to behaviors that suggest ally he went into debt. Originally built in 1958 and already renovated twice – it's an alienation, anger, and Feelings of hopelessness unsustainable framework to adapt in the 21st century depression. What does took over and he jumped he tell them? About rec- out of a moving car in a ognizing good and bad Now is the Best Time to Build suicide attempt, creat- choices, the consequenc- Interest rates are near historic lows and construction costs are ing a splash in the De- es of those choices, and as low as they’ve been in years troit newspapers and on that they have more con- television. Fortunately Advances in green building technology will significantly reduce trol than they think they he didn’t sustain critical operating and maintenance costs have. Do they listen? “At injuries. He entered into first the young athletes 0.56 mils = Only $56/year for a $200,000 home counseling, but soon af- ignore me,” he says. “But ter that his 15 year-old when I explain who I am Proven & Responsive Library Leadership son took his own life. and where I’ve been, I see As he struggled to put Built three new branches within budget, on time and sensitive Eric Hipple them getting engaged.” his life back together, he to environmental concerns The recent explosion in news that repeti- was determined to transmit his insights to Maintains a balanced budget and voluntarily reduced costs to tive concussions in contact sports can lead to other athletes. He attended a community- cognitive decline and depression has helped taxpayers in 2009 outreach luncheon organized by John Gre- break down the barrier to help-seeking Has an elected, publicly accountable board of directors, separate den, M.D., director of the U-M Depression among athletes, Hipple says. Being depressed from the City and DDA Center and former chair of the U-M Depart- as a high-performance athlete may not be ment of Psychiatry. Greden saw that Hipple’s cool, but blaming it on frequent knocks on skills and experience would make him an A Dynamic New Downtown Library for Everyone the head is socially acceptable. ideal spokesperson for the Center’s effort to Just how much is known about concus- Encourages exploration of books and discovery of digital media, reduce the stigma of help-seeking behavior sions, confused thinking, and depression? offers exceptional access and exceeds efficiency standards by athletes. That has been the special interest of Jeffrey In 2009, Hipple convinced the National Provides welcoming, well-designed spaces for study, meetings, Kutcher, M.D., associate professor of Neurol- Football League Players Association (NFL- research, hands-on learning, collaboration and more ogy at U-M, who will join Hipple at the Mai- PA) to allow him to mail a standard survey Public participation will factor into final design and features monides podium on December 9. Trained in to former players to discover how many of neurology at U-M, Kutcher is the director of them were depressed. Completed question- Michigan NeuroSport, a U-M sports neurol- naires came in from over 1600 former play- ogy program devoted to research, education, ers. More than 15 percent indicated signs of “The Ann Arbor District Library is a great steward of our local history. and clinical care. On football Saturdays, you The current downtown building is not an adequate facility for their moderate to severe depression, higher than can spot him on the sidelines with the U-M important archives, nor does it merit an expensive preservation effort. I the percentage in age-matched men in the football team, waiting to check out a dazed support the AADL’s proposal to rebuild the downtown library.” ~ Ray De�er, United States. player as he comes off the field. Downtown Area Advisory Council and Historical Street Program Faced with this alarming information, The connection between concussion and the NFLPA agreed to sponsor a program in "We want to foster and safeguard this resource for our potential innovators cognitive decline came to the fore, Kutcher which athletes would be invited to come for and leaders and throughout our citizenry. To insure this, it makes sense recalls, with Mohammed Ali, the boxing that our primary, downtown library must be updated and rebuilt to meet assessment of depression at the U-M Depres- champion, displayed the slowed movements the demands of today and tomorrow." ~ Paul Saginaw, Zingerman's sion Center. For the past 18 months, former and mentation typical of Parkinson’s disease. NFL players have been coming from all over Ali’s disease was called “dementia pugilistica” the country to Ann Arbor to be evaluated because it seemed to occur in boxers. In that and connected with appropriate support condition, neuropathologists later identi- systems in their own communities. fied accumulation deep within the brain of a In a program called “Under the Helmet,” protein called tau. As time went on, similar www.OurNewLibrary.com sponsored by the Michigan Department Paid for by the “Our New Downtown Library Commi�ee” PO Box 130974 Ann Arbor, MI 48113 changes were found in athletes who played of Education, Hipple alerts high school other contact sports like football and hockey, coaches, teachers, and athletes in 24 schools

4 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 Jeff Kutcher, M.D. so the condition was renamed “chronic trau- still unsettled, he answers. Although the pa- matic encephalopathy”, or CTE. thology of CTE involves the very parts of the Although other physicians have long had brain associated with mood swings and un- a close tie to athletics, neurologists are a re- inhibited behavior, the scientific data are still cent add-on, Kutcher says. As short a time not conclusive. Like Hipple, he emphasizes as 10 years ago, neurologists’ role in athletics the other reasons high-performance athletes was mainly to help determine when an ath- might get depressed, like punishing condi- lete should be retired from play. But as time tioning work-outs, pressure to perform, and went on, research in animals began to show lack of time for academic work. that head banging without adequate recovery In an effort to sort out the role of head time was detrimental to the brain. Now more impact on depression and other damaging colleges competing at the highest (Division 1) conditions, Kutcher and the University of level are starting to have a neurologist at the Michigan Athletic Department have begun a sidelines and in the training rooms. collaboration with the athletic departments When he started in the field 8 years ago, of the University of California-Los Angeles Kutcher found that most sports programs and the University of North Carolina. The were testing players with a complicated three schools are monitoring athletes before, 30-minute battery of tasks to screen for during, and for a long time after their col- symptoms of brain concussion. “I took the lege sports careers. Funded by the National Why did test myself and was surprised at how dif- Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), ficult it was, and I didn’t have a concussed this study is enrolling athletes in 13 sports. Mrs. Horowitz brain!” said Kutcher. He found that fatigue, To measure head impact, athletes’ helmets emotional factors, and lapses in motivation are equipped with tiny sensors. Researchers interfered with test performance. Together will correlate the degree of impact with the get hearing aids? with the rest of the Michigan medical staff, results from an astonishing array of tests— he implemented a simpler test that assesses neurocognitive, depression, quality of life, reaction time, memory, concentration, pu- neurologic, and neuroimaging. “I just couldn’t hear people at meetings. pils, eye movements, finger pointing, and Kutcher has put much of his energy into I wasn’t able to take an active part or contribute.” balance on one leg. If athletic trainers see improving recognition of head injury. Does that a player coming off the field appears he thinks that that is enough or should the “off,” players are sent to Kutcher or one of rules of football (and hockey and other con- We can help you stay active. And improve your life. the other “team docs” for a check out. After tact sports) be modified? He doesn’t think asking some probing questions, the doctors so, replying that we still do not have scientif- will decide whether to take the athlete back ic evidence that shows that brain damage is A hearing evaluation by my staff of expert to the locker room for more detailed assess- very prevalent after playing by today’s rules. Audiologists can find and help overcome any ment. The sports staffs have nowadays be- Would he let his sons play football? If that come so risk averse, he says, that if there is was their love, then with the proper educa- problem. any question, that player will not return to tion of the coaching staff, and the appropri- the game. ate resources, he would. He adds, “When Please call (734) 429-1520 or (800) 851-6672 Kutcher points out that judging whether you ask people who have played football in to schedule a hearing evaluation. I’m confident a player has had a head injury is difficult. college or professionally if they would do it we can help, just as we’ve helped countless Standard test batteries are fine, he says, but again, they almost always say… yes, abso- others thoughout Washtenaw County. much better is using his experience as a neu- lutely!” n rologist and “knowing the player so you can tell whether he just isn’t himself.” He gets to The December 9 symposium will run from M.O.S.A Hearing Aid Centers know the players, not just on the sidelines, 9 a.m. to noon and is open to the public at & Audiology Services but in the training rooms, at home, and on no charge. Breakfast will be served. Register in advance at www.jewishannarbor.org or by 420 W. Russell St., Suite 101, Saline, MI the road. He also depends on the athletic www.mosaaudiology.com trainers, whom he credits with invaluable telephoning Cindy Adams at 677-0100. fingertip experience. The Maimonides Society is a nationwide orga- Present this ad for $250 off a set The question everyone asks him now is nization of Jewish physicians and dentists. In of premium digital hearing aids. “how much of the depression being uncov- Ann Arbor, the Maimonides Society symposia Save ered among former football players is due are held twice each year and are open to the MOSA Hearing Aid Centers Expires December 31, 2013 • ref. code WJN to repeated brain concussion?” That issue is public at no charge. Lisa Saulles $250

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Happening at the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Kimberly Kunoff, special to the WJN Reception for Deborah Ugoretz’s at Eldridge Street. She has lectured widely Luke and the “Jews” in Acts: “Anti- on the part of Muslims in Morocco, enabling about Jewish paper-cutting and her paper- Jews to prepare a festive table as part of their exhibit of Ketubot cuts have been included in many exhibi- Semitic” or “Too” Semitic? Mimuna celebration. Several examples will November 5, 5 p.m., at 202 South Thayer St., tions and collections. Ugoretz also designs November 15, 12 noon, 202 South Thayer Street, be discussed, and lines of interpretation will Room 2000 stained glass windows and synagogue art. Room 2022 be suggested as to the factors shaping these Beginning November 5, the Frankel From 2003 until 2011, Ugoretz was an orga- Presenter: Isaac Oliver, Frankel Fellow overlapping ritual occasions. Center will showcase the exquisitely intri- nizer and participant in an Artist Beit Mi- Several scholars have qualified Luke’s writ- cate paper-cut Ketubot of Deborah Ugoretz, drash, a group of artists who study Jewish ings as “anti-Semitic” because Luke uses the The Art of Loss: Madame d’Ora, who has been texts with a scholar and then create visual problematic and controversial designation Photography, and the Return of creating Ketubot interpretations. “the Jews” to label those who oppose the Je- Jewish Property After the Holocaust since 1975. Af- sus movement. The aim of Isaac Oliver is to ter a visit to the What Can Poetry and Literature revisit this sensitive issue in an attempt to December 6, 12 noon, 202 South Thayer Street, Jewish Museum Teach New Mothers? Health understand the usage of such nomenclature Room 2022 in the 1970s, Promotion and the Early Arab- within its original historical context while Presenter: Lisa Silverman, Frankel Fellow she developed a simultaneously acknowledging the terrible In 1956, at age 75, photographer Madame fascination with Zionist Conflict and unfortunate effects such libeling has d’Ora [Dora Kallmus], best known for her works in cut pa- November 8, noon, 202 South Thayer Street, generated for the Jewish people in the long vibrant portraits of twentieth-century artists per and has been Room 2022 run. Nevertheless, he says, the usage of such and intellectuals, completed a series vividly de- “cutting” ever Presenter: Andrea Siegel, Frankel Fellow terminology does not reveal an anti-Judaism picting the brutality of Paris slaughterhouses. since. A master In Palestine during the British Mandate on Luke’s part when one looks at the origi- Although at the time she was barely earning a cut-paper artist period, a key Jewish social service organi- nal social-historical environment in which he living, beginning in 1948, d’Ora spent countless and teacher, she has developed and taught zation published a book series to help new penned his writings. On the contrary, Oliver hours making the rounds of Parisian abbatoirs courses about the art of Jewish paper-cut- mothers make decisions about the health adds, Luke’s ideology proved to be “too” “Jew- taking hundreds of photographs featuring ani- ting and manuscript illumination at Solo- of their children. What Andrea Siegel finds ish” for many non-Christian Jews of his time. mal carcasses lying in pools of their own glis- mon Schechter Day Schools , at the Yivo fascinating about these books is that they tening blood, shapeless heavy masses of skin Institute Klezcamp/Living Traditions Folk combine popular science articles with ex- Ritual Mutuality Among Muslims and fat, rough hides, and severed heads. While Arts Camps, the Workman’s Circle Summer cerpts from Jewish poetry and literature, and Jews in North Africa undertaking this project, she was also engaged Cultural Experience and at the Museum both ancient and modern. She thus wishes in a legal battle for the restitution of her and her November 29, 12 noon, 202 South Thayer Street, sister’s Aryanized house in Austria. Silverman’s to situate these books at the nexus of medi- Room 2022 cal humanities and the history of public talk will explore the ways in which d’Ora’s Presenter: Harvey Goldberg, Frankel Fellow slaughterhouse photographs address issues of health education, to ask larger questions At an official level the religions of Islam about the cultural contexts in which health loss that cannot be fulfilled by property restitu- and Judaism were set apart, but in everyday tion alone; at the same time, showing how the messages are transmitted to target audi- life in parts of North Africa there were ritual ences. Arguably, Siegel argues, the books return of property points to a “re-possession” of practices in which members of both groups personhood inaccessible through means other are indicative of a wider conversation about participated and at times complemented one hygiene, eugenics, and sexology via which than restitution. This idea of a “propertied” another. Examples are calls for the Jews to (and dispossessed) self-understanding can be Zionist doctors, writers, and artists thought pray for rain in years of drought, parallel to through the Arab-Zionist encounter in the understood both as a part and as a recasting of a Muslim special prayers, or the provision of wider preoccupation with the restitution of the wake of the 1929 Arab riots. greens and foodstuffs at the end of Passover, property of Jewish Nazi victims. n

Partners in Care Program provides friendship and assistance Cindy Klein and Diane Fenske, special to the WJN oing to a medical appointment Family and Children’s Agencies and was tions about just about everything while sit- and provide information from his doctors to alone can be a challenging expe- recognized for its innovative approach to ting in the waiting rooms, and grew closer his caregivers. And Patty is the kind of person G rience for an older adult. Finding medical accompaniment for older adults. with each visit. At first glance, Morris didn’t you’d want for your best friend.” the right office, navigating safely, finding Patty Benson was one of the first volun- appear like a person who would let many The role Patty and all the JFS Partners transportation, having questions answered, teer Partners in the program. “JFS’ former people into his life, but I came to know him play is a valuable one. Without the volun- noting medication changes, or understand- Older Adult Services Coordinator asked as a warm and caring person. He always teers, JFS would not be able to assist these ing instructions for follow-up care can be me to consider volunteering because of my asked about my family, and how I was do- older adult clients in their efforts to be com- areas of concern or fear. medical background (as an occupational ing, even though he was the one with the pliant with their health care appointments Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw therapist), so I decided to give it a try. She medical issues.” and remain independent. PiCC “Partners” County is assisting older adults facing these very carefully matched me to the late Mor- Benson said that she got to know Mor- accompany clients to appointments with challenges with their Partners in Care Con- ris Bornstein, a retired professor of eco- ris’ physicians quite well. The doctors and primary care physicians, ophthalmologists cierge™ program (PiCC). (The program nomics, because he needed someone who the medical personnel in their offices always and opticians, hearing aid centers, physical was formerly called Patient Partners.) It’s paid great attention to detail. We met be- welcomed her as a patient advocate and therapy appointments, procedures such as not always possible for family members to fore his first appointment and discussed his seemed pleased when she helped to facili- cataract removal, pacemaker checks, etc. take time away from work to accompany concerns, and it was clear after the visit that tate their interaction with Morris. “I felt like If you are interested in having a Partner a loved one; and for those who no longer Morris was pleased that I had been there to I had an important role to play and that my volunteer to assist with medical appoint- drive, affordable transportation that pro- take notes and provide support for him. I assistance was valuable,” Benson stated. “I ments for yourself or a family member, vides door-through-door assistance is dif- asked him if he wanted me to become his love being involved with this program. I find contact Jewish Family Services for more in- ficult to find. long-term match, and that was it. We were it extremely rewarding, and it is so necessary formation. The agency is always in need of A PiCC Partner is a trained volunteer who partners for the two or three years he was in for people to have this kind of support. The volunteers. The ideal volunteer candidate is puts the client at ease with a visit before the the program,” she said. fact that I developed a long term relation- an individual who has been a caregiver in appointment; then accompanies the indi- Over the years, Morris and Patty de- ship with Morris was an added bonus.” the past; has medical social work or nurs- vidual to the appointment with the JFS van veloped a special relationship. Benson saw Some of the visits could be somber. Even- ing experience; a rehabilitation therapist; service. The Partner supports the patient, Morris almost weekly, as he had a number tually, Morris’ health problems became more etc. Training is provided for this role by the helps schedule new appointments, makes of chronic medical conditions he was re- chronic, and as his health declined, Patty agency. All requests for information can notes about discussions that occurred dur- ceiving treatment for. Benson said, “Mor- saw him less frequently. “It got so that I truly be directed to Diane Fenske, geriatric ser- ing the visit, and facilitates the client’s return ris had high standards for himself and for longed for his smiles and his bits of humor,” vices coordinator, at 769-0209, ext. 216, or home safely with notes in hand. everyone around him, and I felt honored she said. Morris Bornstein passed away on [email protected]. n The PiCC program won the 2011 Good- that he trusted me to support him during September 25, 2012. His wife, Reva, said “I was man Award from the Association of Jewish his medical visits. We had great conversa- so happy that Patty was able to assist Morris

6 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 I Jewish Learning

Chabad's Jewish Learning Institute offers a course on exploring one’s core Naftoli Silberberg, special to the WJN he Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) Lesson 4: A Question of Faithfulness will present “The Kabbalah of You: A If faith is so simple, why is it so TGuide to Unlocking Your Hidden Po- hard? Complexities come easy to the tential”, the institute’s new six-session Fall 2012 rationalizing human mind. We craft course that will begin on Tuesday, November 20. our own sophistication and take Rabbi Aharon Goldstein of Ann Arbor Cha- pride in it. Faithfulness to something bad House will conduct the six course sessions beyond our own grasp, something at 9:30-11 a.m. and at 7:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, larger than our own achievements November 20–December 26, for a total of six and deeper than our own thoughts weeks, at the Chabad House and Jewish Com- demands much more of us. What munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor. we seek tolerates no clichéd response “As diverse as our talents and interests may and can be satisfied by no mere in- be, there is an underlying core that is common tellectual answer. Knowing what we to all.,” said Rabbi Naftali Silberberg of JLI’s seek, we know that faithfulness to the headquarters in Brooklyn. “We all share that task will require the soul commit- humanity, that dignity that makes our lives im- ment of all we are and all we can be. measurably valuable. The Kabbalah of You ad- Lesson 5: The Self That Loves Your dresses that core.” Neighbor Through the examination of the entire spec- Even if I can love someone else, trum of what it means to be human, The Kab- how could I love him or her as I love Some of the graduates of last winter’s JLI class balah of You offers recipes, tips, and techniques myself? I take myself for granted, but for not only discovering where your true mean- the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. More than is who we are—nothing less than Godliness in the one I love is different, emerging ing lies, but in actually making it a part of your 250,000 students have attended JLI classes since disguise. This means that we have boundless each moment from the unknown. The mystics daily existence. These sessions will help you see the organization was founded in 1998. possibilities; our limitations are but symptoms tell us that to truly feel love for the other, and life as the mysterious, challenging, and satisfy- of the disguise that we are meant to shed. not just to mold our actions, we need to realize ing wonder that it really is. Course overview and outline Lesson 2: If I Am So Good, Why Am I So Bad? that we ourselves are emerging each moment “Bringing light to what it is that makes you There is one thing that is always present in If I really am nothing less than Godliness from the Infinite unknown as well. That is re- YOU will enable you to discover new depths of your life. Not your body, for sometimes you soar in disguise, why do I fall short so often? Surely, ally who we are. When we embrace that in our- meaning that will have an impact on every as- aloft in thought or meditation. Not your heart, none of us have realized our infinite potential, selves, then our love of our fellow human being pect of your existence,” said Silberberg. “Joy, con- for there are things that preoccupy you about and our awareness of that is a heavy weight. Our is the living process of the Infinite coming to tentment, courage, self-control, a meaningful which you are indifferent. Not your intellect, for need is to weave a web of concrete awareness dwell in our own lives, whether at the solitary relationship with God, beautiful relationships there are times when your mind must rest. that assures that every aspect of our life is im- core of our soul or in our relations that are in- with others—these are some of the benefits of But no matter what state you are in, no mat- bued with our core consciousness. This doesn’t terwoven with every aspect of creation. being in sync with your deepest self.” ter your thoughts, mood, or level of awareness, happen naturally; we must partner in our own Like all previous JLI programs, The Kabbalah it is always you who is in that state. Lesson 6: Perfectly Imperfect creation. We must be artists, making every one of You is designed to appeal to people at all levels Welcome to The Kabbalah of You, a jour- Let’s get down to it. No matter how clever of our brushstrokes an expression of the infinite of Jewish knowledge, including those without any ney of discovery, in which we will ask—and the talk about the soul and its Godly source, beauty and truth that is our very identity. prior experience or background in Jewish learn- answer—the most fundamental question of we know ourselves well enough to be secret ing. All JLI courses are open to the public, and all: Who is the mysterious being at the heart of Lesson 3: A Question of Joy experts in our own shortcomings. Others attendees need not be affiliated with a particular what it is to be … you? The same Kabbalah that We all know the feelings of sadness and might not know our faults, but we do. So synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. leads us up and beyond the highest heavens also misery and are never content to rest in them; how realistic is all this talk? Perfection is for Interested students may call 995-3276 x2 leads deep within to explore the divine mystery we seek a good that we experience as good. We the perfect. But there is something better than or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and of your soul. are guided towards the experience of good by being perfect. The one who gropes in the dark, the questions we ask in our search. What do we whose life is a perpetual struggle, is greater other course-related information. JLI courses Lesson 1: Uniquely Human seek? If we seek what we want, our search will than one who is “perfect.” True, such a person are presented in Ann Arbor in conjunction with No matter where, no matter when, humani- yield pleasure, physical delight—powerful, but will always know himself as one who fails— the Chabad House ty searches for the ultimate. We are transfixed by short-lived, and can lead to self-destructive be- but this person more than compensates with JLI, the adult education branch of Chabad a sense of self, and despite the enduring mystery havior. If we seek rather what we need, we will heightened passion and unquenchable thirst. Lubavitch, offers programs in more than 350 U.S. of what a self actually is, we assign it the greatest find happiness. We will then be satisfied with Ultimately, only such a person can make per- cities and in numerous foreign locations, includ- importance. We have a sense that there is good- very little—but we can stagnate and become fection stretch beyond its narrow boundaries ing Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, ness and that we are meant to be aligned with complacent in that satisfaction. But if we see- and fill the entire world. n Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, it. The Jewish mystics teach that we have a drive kwhat we are, then we will find energizing joy. the Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, towards the good and the Godly because that

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Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 7 IJewish Community Center

Jewish Book Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with varied programming Halye Aisner, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of Wednesday, November 7 growing up in a Russian- Saturday, November 10, Sponsor Night Greater Ann Arbor will celebrate its American Jewish household 25th Anniversary with their annual Noon: Eileen Pollack, in the stifling political atmo- 7:30 p.m.: Larry Tye, T author of Breaking and Entering. author of Superman: The High-Flying History of Jewish Book Festival, November 5–18, at the sphere of the Red Scare. In JCC. Many compelling and diverse authors Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. this revelatory memoir, in- America’s Most Enduring Hero are scheduled to speak during the festival. 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation ternational politics shadow a Seventy-five years after he came to life, Su- This year’s event includes Lunch with the Au- Author presentation is free and open to the community. child’s gradual awakening to perman remains one of America’s most adored thor events, evening and Sunday programs, Set against the tragic events of the Oklaho- her father’s humanity. and enduring heroes. Now Larry Tye, the prize- Lydia S. Rosner a local authors’ brunch, a special children’s ma City bombings, Breaking and Entering fol- Dr. Lydia S. Rosner, pro- winning journalist and New York Times best- program and a cooking demonstration. All lows a Christian/Jewish couple fessor emeritus of sociology, has been on the selling author of Satchel, has author presentations are free and open to the as they move from California faculty at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, written the first full-fledged community. Lunch may be purchased for the to rural Michigan with their City University of New York since 1985. Dr. history not just of the Man of Lunch with the Author events for $10 in ad- daughter, in an attempt to Rosner has traveled the world with a keen in- Steel but of the creators, de- vance or $15 at the door. save their marriage. On their terest in cultures and social structures. signers, owners, and perform- The festival is supported by the Fred and voyage, they find their core be- 7 p.m.: Frankel Scholar Night ers who made him the icon he Ned Shure Endowment, as well as many lois today. How has the Man of liefs about life and love tested. Deborah Dash Moore, cal community organizations, businesses, Breaking and Entering chal- Steel evolved over the past eight author of Jews of GothamZvi Gitelman, author Larry Tye and individuals. This year’s hotel accom- Eileen Pollack lenges the stereotypes we hold decades — and what has made modations are sponsored by the Sheraton of of Jewish Identities in Postcommunist Russia and him so popular? Those were the questions that about our fellow Americans, reminding us of Ukraine: An Uncertain Ethnicity Ann Arbor, and the sponsor reception buf- the unexpected bonds that can form across the intrigued biographer Larry Tye, whose book Su- fet is sponsored by Lori Shepard of Simply divide between so-called Red and Blue states. Harvey Goldberg, perman tells the story of the red-and-blue-clad Scrumptious Catering. Retails sponsors of Eileen Pollack is an American novelist, essay- author of Contemporary Jewish Collective Identities icon who Tye calls “the longest-lived American hero of the last century.” the event are the Wendy and Johnny stores ist, and short story writer. She is the director of Joshua Miller, Tye, 57, a former reporter for The Boston in the Nickles Arcade. This year, books will the Master of Fine Arts Program at the Univer- author of Accented America: The Cultural Politics of Globe, The Louisville Courier-Journal and The An- be provided by Barnes and Noble. Over 800 sity of Michigan. Pollack holds an undergradu- Multilingual Modernism titles will line the halls and fill the lounges ate degree from Yale University and an M.F.A in niston Star, has written four other books, includ- Ranen Omer-Sherman, of the JCC. creative writing from the University of Iowa. She ing bios of baseball legend Satchel Paige (Satchel) author of Narratives of Dissent: War in Contempo- This year’s Book Festival committee in- currently resides in Ann Arbor with her son. and public relations pioneer Edward Bernays cludes Richard Adler, Sally Adler, Bernie rary Israeli Arts & Culture (The Father of Spin) and was co-author with Kitty 7 p.m.: Aaron Dworkin, Banet, Charles Butter, Mimi Chapman, An- Lisa Silverman, Dukakis of Shock: The Healing Power of Electro- author of Uncommon Rhythm: A Black, White, nette Fisch, Alice Fishman, Susan Flint, Judi author of Becoming Austrians: Jews and Culture convulsive Therapy. He lives in Lexington, Mass., Jewish, Jehovah’s Witness, Irish Catholic Adoptee’s Gourdji, Nancy Leon, Lisa Molnar, Sue Reb- between the World Wars with his wife, Lisa, and two children, 17 and 19, ner, Martin Stolzenberg, Esther Ullman, Jodi Journey to Leadership his “in-home experts on comics and kids.” Wallo and Elise Weisbach, whose time and Uncommon Rhythm is a harrowing yet Friday, November 9 dedication help bring the festival to fruition. moving account of Aaron’s personal journey Noon: Caroline Stoessinger, Sunday, November 11 For more information or to become a through social isolation and author of A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the 9 a.m.: Local Authors Brunch sponsor, visit www.jccannarbor or contact discrimination to found the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer, the World’s Oldest Holo- Barbara Cain, Karen Freedland at 971-0990 or karenfreed- Sphinx Organization, the lead- caust Survivor author of Autism, the Invisible Cord: A Sibling’s Diary [email protected]. ing national arts organization Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. that focuses on youth develop- Andrei S. Markovits, Monday, November 5 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation author of Sportista: Female Fandom in the United States ment and diversity in classical Author presentation is free and open to the community. 7 p.m.: A conversation with Zoe Fishman, music. The book is a tapestry Geri Markel, author of Saving Ruth. of stirring narrative, precious A Century of Wisdom is the true story of Alice author of Actions Against Distractions: Managing Moderator: Alice Fishman Aaron Dworkin photos and poignant poems. Herz-Sommer, the world’s oldest living Ho- Your Scattered, Disorganize and Forgetful Mind Uncommon Rhythm will inspire all who have locaust survivor. At 108 years old, the pianist Sving Ruth is the story of a woman who Irene Miller, ever felt like outsiders to nurture their own gifts is an eyewitness to the entire last century and dreamt of being a blond Baptist cheerleader. author of Into No Man’s Land: A Historical Memoir and make valuable contributions to society. the first decade of this one. But as a curly-haired Jew with She has seen it all and along Ken Waschberger, a rampant sweet tooth and a Named a 2005 MacArthur Fellow, a former member of the Obama National Arts the way coming into contact Voices from the Underground Series smart mouth, this was an im- with some of the most fas- possible dream. Not helping Policy Committee and President Obama’s Marina von Neumann Whitman, first appointment to the National Council on cinating historical figures of author of The Martian’s Daughter: A Memoir the situation was her older our time. Today Alice lives in brother—a soccer star whose the Arts. Aaron is the founder and president Mitchell Rycus, of the Sphinx Organization, the leading na- London, where she still prac- good looks, smarts, and pop- tices piano for hours every author of The Soil is Dead tional arts organization that focuses on youth Caroline ularity reigned at school and day. Ivan Sherick, Zoe Fishman development and diversity in classical music. Stroessinger at home. College provided an Pianist Caroline Stoessing- author of Introduction to Child, Adolescent, and escape route and Ruth took it. When Ruth re- Thursday, November 8 er is artist-in-residence at John Jay College, Adult Development: A Psychoanalytic Perspective turns home to the South for the summer after CUNY, and president of The Mozart Academy, Noon: Lydia S. Rosner, for Students and Professionals her freshman year at college, a near tragedy where lessons are tuition-free for immigrant author of The Russian Writer’s Daughter Noon: Moshe Arens, pushes her to uncover family truths and take a children. Stoessinger has performed on the Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. author of Flags over the Warsaw Ghetto good look at the woman she wants to become. stages of Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, Lin- Zoe Fishman is the author of Balancing Acts. 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation coln Center and The Metropolitan Museum of In this groundbreaking work, Israel’s for- She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her hus- Author presentation is free and open to the community. Art. Stoessinger has produced and written the mer minister of defense and ambassador to the band and newborn son, Ari. The Russian Writer’s Daughter is a collec- scripts for numerous national and internation- U.S.A., Moshe Arens, recounts a true tale of dar- tion of lively autobiographical stories about ally televised programs and public events. ing, courage, and sacrifice of the fighters who

8 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 rose against the German at- Tuesday, November 13 Matti Friedman’s work as a reporter has but then she slips away. Gavin tempt to liquidate the Warsaw taken him from Lebanon to Morocco, Cairo, crisscrosses New York City ghetto, and made a last ditch Noon: Andrea Strongwater, Moscow, and Washington, DC, and to conflicts to find her again, and along fight for the honor of the Jew- author of Where We Once Gathered: Lost Syna- in Israel and the Caucasus. He has been a cor- the way, he learns that there’s ish people. gogues of Europe respondent for the Associated Press, where he something worse than losing Born in Lithuania, Moshe Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. specialized in religion and archeology in Israel the woman of his dreams— Arens immigrated to Israel from 12:30 p.m. Author presentation and the Palestinian territories, and for the Je- having to write an article about Moshe Arens the United States. He studied at Author presentation is free and open to the community. rusalem Report, and he currently writes for the Devin Sipher her wedding. the Massachusetts Institute of at the California The Lost Synagogues is a collection of vibrant Times of Israel. For more than five years, Devan Sipher has Institute of Technology. A former associate pro- paintings depicting synagogues 7 p.m.: Ari Weinzweig , written for the Vows wedding column in the Styles fessor of aeronautical engineering at the Technion that were eradicated before author of A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Being section of The New York Times. He graduated and vice president for engineering at Israel Aircraft and during WWII. Andrea a Better Leader from the University of Michigan and received an Industries, he has published articles in academic Strongwater has researched A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Being a M.F.A. from the Tisch School of the Arts at New journals on propulsion and flight mechanics. Jewish communities across Better Leader is the newest volume in the Guide York University. He has written for other publica- 3 p.m.: Children’s Event. Larry Tye, Europe to connect archival to Good Leading series, and it tions including the Forward and the Huffington author of Superman: The High-Flying History of photos with written records divulges Zingerman’s “Secrets” Post, and he is a former junior cantor at Temple America’s Most Enduring Hero Andrea that together tell the story of for “Radically Increasing Work- Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. $5 per person Strongwater European Jewish life before the place Satisfaction and Output.” Friday, November 16 Children of all ages are invited to dress up holocaust. Strongwater brings this world back The book looks at the leader- to life through her art. ship style that has helped make Noon: Aviva Kleinbaum and Aric Mutchnick , as their favorite superhero, have their picture authors of Fusion by Nadia. A Quilting of Flavors taken with Superman and enjoy Superman Andrea Strongwater has been an artist for as Zingerman’s such a special place Ari Weinzweig from Iraq, Israel and America ice-cream sundaes. Meet with Larry Tye, au- long as anyone can remember. She works out of to work and to eat. Included Cooking Demonstration and Lunch with the Authors. $10 thor of Superman: The High-Flying History of her studio in New York City. She received her are essays on the energy crisis in the American in advance or $15 at the door. America’s Most Enduring Hero. BFA from Cornell University’s College of Archi- workplace, servant leadership, stewardship, why tecture, Art and Planning. everyone is a leader, Zingerman’s entrepreneur- It is rare nowadays for a son to get the op- Monday, November 12 7 p.m.: Julie Nagel, ial approach to management, and more. portunity to spend time with his mother, espe- Ari Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding Noon: Daniel Milstein, author of Melodies of the Mind cially when it is not a holiday partner of Zingerman’s Community of Busi- author of The ABC of Sales What can psychoanalysis learn from music? or tragic event. These recipes nesses. Weinzweig was recognized as one of the Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. What can music learn from psychoanalysis? are the result of over two and Can the analysis of music it- “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America” a half years of arguments, 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation self provide a primary source by the 2006 James Beard Foundation and has fighting, aggravation, and Author presentation is free and open to the community. of psychological data? Draw- awarded a Bon Appetit Lifetime Achievement love. While this may not be In his book, The ABC of Sales, Milstein gives ing on Freud’s concept of the Award, among much recognition. Weinzweig the most perfectly refined readers advice on how to reach their maximum oral road to the unconscious, is also the author of a number of articles and example of modern cook- sales potential and how to position their com- Melodies of the Mind invites books. Aviva Kleinbaum ery, it has heart and many and Aric Mutchnick panies among the elite. Mil- the reader to take a journey on Thursday, November 15 great recipes. This cookbook stein’s list of secrets includes Julie Nagel an aural and oral road that ex- is also a story. It is the journey of a woman as “Be passionate about sales, plores both music and emotion, and their links Noon: Ann Marie O’Connor, seen through her son’s eyes. The stories paint a believe in your product, take to the unconscious. author of The Lady in Gold, The Extraordinary Tale picture of Iraq, Israel, America and most of all, a care of customers, plan ahead, Julie Jaffee Nagel, Ph.D. has long blended her of the Gustav Klimt Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele mother’s remarkable journey. be available, expand your pres- hybrid experiences in music and mental health. Bloch-Bauer ence, be a creative marketer, She has helped numerous people understand Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Sunday, November 18 have a positive outlook and and overcome anxiety, depression, blocks to 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation Noon: David Javerbaum, Daniel Milstein take risks,” says Milstein. creativity, performance anxiety, relationship Author presentation is free and open to the community. author of The Last Testament Daniel Milstein is founder, president and issues, and low self-esteem. Her expertise in Bagels and Lox. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The spellbinding story of Gustav Klimt’s Portrait CEO of Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, working as a therapist and as a consultant with 12:30 p.m. Author presentation an Inc. 500 company. Gold Star has over 500 of Adele Bloch-Bauer, one of the most emblem- individuals and groups with performance anxi- Author presentation is free and open to the community. employees in 43 offices across the USA and has ety is recognized as exceptional. atic portraits of its time; of the been named a Top Workplace in Michigan for beautiful, seductive Viennese Javerbaum writes: “Over the course of his long three years by the Detroit Free Press. Wednesday, November 14 Jewish salon hostess who sat and distinguished career, God has literally seen Noon: Matti Friedman, for it; the notorious artist who it all. And not just seen. In 7 p.m.: Avraham Burg, author of The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obses- painted it; the now vanished fact, the multi-talented de- author of Very Near to You sion, Faith and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible turn-of-the-century Vienna ity has played a pivotal role in Very Near to You is a new interpretation of the Lunch with the Author. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. that shaped it; and the strange many major events, including weekly Torah reading. It is written from a world twisted fate that befell it. the Creation of the universe, view deeply committed to Judaism, which places 12:30 p.m.: Author presentation Ann Marie O’Connor Anne-Marie O’Connor at- the entirety of world history, the responsibility of interpreta- Author presentation is free and open to the community. tended Vassar College, studied painting at the the life of every human being tion and identity on each one of This true-life detective story unveils the journey San Francisco Art Institute, and graduated from who has ever lived. Now, as us. Through this book the au- of a sacred text — the tenth-century annotated the University of California, Berkeley. She was David Javerbaum the earth draws to a Mayan- thor tries to involve the reader bible known as the Aleppo Co- a foreign correspondent for Reuters and a staff induced close, God breaks his 1,400-year liter- in the language of the five books dex — from its hiding place in writer for the Los Angeles Times, and has written ary silence with his final masterpiece, The Last of Moses that has been present a Syrian synagogue to the new- extensively on the Klimt painting and the Bloch- Testament.” in our lives for thousands of ly founded state of Israel. Based Bauer family’s efforts to recover its art collection. David Javerbaum is an 11-time Emmy Win- years. on the independent research She currently writes for The Washington Post. ner as a former head writer and executive pro- Avraham Burg Avraham Burg is a veteran of The Times of Israel reporter ducer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He is senior member of the Israeli Labor Party. A for- 7 p.m.: Devan Sipher, Matti Friedman, documents the coauthor of America: The Book and Earth: mer member of Knesset, he then became Execu- author of The Wedding Beat kept secret for fifty years, and The Book, and author of the pregnancy parody tive Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel. Gavin Greene is a hopeless romantic. He’s Matti Friedman personal interviews with key What to Expect When You’re Expected. He won a He returned to the Knesset in 1999 as Speaker. also a professional one: He writes the wedding players, the book proposes a new theory of what 2010 Grammy and recently he wrote the open- He is an advocate for spiritual pluralism and re- column for a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper. happened when the codex left Aleppo, Syria, in ing numbers for both the 2011 Tony Awards ligious equality in the Israeli society and separa- Everything changes on New Year’s when Gavin the late 1940s and eventually surfaced in Jerusa- meets a travel writer with an adventurous spirit, and the 2011 Emmy Awards. n tion of politics and religion in Israel. lem, mysteriously incomplete. Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 9 ICongregations

Programs and classes at Beth Israel Congregation Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Interfaith Round Table Everyone is welcome to attend the service, but res- son. This activity is open to students in middle lat Shabbat. It shares many of the favorite songs ervations and payment for the dinner is due by school and up. Those interested are ask to contact and stories from Tot Shabbat while beginning to Thanksgiving Celebration noon on Wednesday, November 14, since money Jacob Kander at [email protected] or teach prayers and incorporate activities similar Sunday evening, November 18, at 7 p.m. cannot be collected on Shabbat. This month’s 769-1651 to Kehillat Shabbat. The Mini Minyan service is This year’s Interfaith Round Table Thanksgiv- dinner features a pasta bar. Other Friday Night led by program director Jacob Kander with spe- ing Celebration will take place at Beth Israel in its Lights will take place on January 25, March 15, Lunch & Learn Series cial games and activities led by a team of parent Main Sanctuary. The program includes readings, and April 19. Wednesday, November 7, 14, and 28; volunteers. All parents are welcome to join in music, meditations and other unique presenta- Noon–1:15 p.m. this service along with their children. Mini Min- tions from a wide variety of faith traditions. Do- Shabbat Limmud Garfunkel Schteingart Activities Center yan meets on the second Saturday of the month nations are accepted for non-perishable food or Saturday, November 3, 9–10 a.m. 2010 Washtenaw Avenue downstairs in room 16. turkey money to help those in need in our com- Rabbi Robert Dobrusin will facilitate a dis- On selected Wednesdays Rabbi Dobrusin or munity. After the program refreshments will be cussion of Jewish texts in the Beth Israel Adult Li- Rabbi Blumenthal lead informal discussions on Kehillat Shabbat served. For more information, call Rev. George brary over cake and coffee. Participants may join various topics. Participants are invited to bring a Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m. Lambrides at 424-1535 or Laurie Gailunas at the Shabbat morning service at the conclusion of dairy lunch and Beth Israel will provide drinks Kehillat Shabbat is Beth Israel’s Shabbat morn- 662-3654. the study session. and dessert. ing service for kids in 3rd-5th grade. The program The Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw is designed for kids to have a great Shabbat ex- County is an alliance of clergy and lay people of Shabbat Brunch and Learn Tot Shabbat perience, including a kid friendly service along faith communities in Washtenaw County work- November 17, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, November 10 and 24, 11:15 a.m. with games and other activities each month to ing with mutual respect for one another as equal Beth Israel departs from its usual Saturday Tot Shabbat is Beth Israel’s Shabbat morning help teach about holidays and Jewish values while partners, to provide forums for conversation schedule and offers a kiddush after the Haftarah program for toddlers and preschoolers along with building a stronger community for the kids in a among people of different religious traditions, reading on selected Shabbat mornings. During their families. Tot Shabbat features singing, danc- fun way. Gabe Pachter facilitates a service that is including interfaith and inter-religious dialogue. this “kiddush brunch”, there will be an opportu- ing, stories, and prayers to celebrate Shabbat. The filled with student participation in the prayers, The Round Table seeks to build bridges of friend- nity for extended study and discussion. Follow- wonderful leaders of Tot Shabbat are Peretz Hirs- interactive discussions, and always ends with a ship and understanding and to cooperate together ing the discussion at 12:15, the Torah and Musaf bein on the second Saturday and Jacob Kander on special snack. Kehillat Shabbat is a great time once in responding to shared concerns by articulating services will be conluded. the fourth Saturday of the month. Peretz Hirsh- a month for elementary school students to cele- a larger religious perspective in the secular con- bein is the Associate Director of the Early Child- brate Shabbat, to schmooze, and to learn together. text, and facilitating ways in which people of faith The Amazing Race hood Center at the Jewish Community Center Kehillat Shabbat meets on the second Saturday of might work together to respond to shared con- Sunday, November 4, noon of Greater Ann Arbor and the current Vice presi- the month downstairs in room 12. cerns. Over the years, many in our community The Amazing Race is an annual team based dent for programs on the Beth Israel Board of Di- have participated in one or more of the Round Overnight homeless shelter scavenger hunt across downtown Ann Arbor. rectors. Jacob Kander is the Program Director of Table programs such as the Divine Language of Immediately following Religious School teams Beth Israel Congregation and has a long history volunteers needed Music, Faces of Faith, Places of Faith and Sacred of racers will gather at Beth Israel’s GSAC 2010 of working with preschool students. Monday, December 24 - Monday, December 31 Storytelling. building for lunch and a briefing on the rules of Mini Minyan Saturday November 10, 11 Beth Israel Congregation will participate Friday Night Lights the game. The teams will then head off with their a.m. Mini Minyan is Beth Israel’s Shabbat morn- in the Shelter Association of Washtenaw chaperons in search of their first clue. In this scav- ing service on the second Saturday each month November 16, 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service, County’s rotating shelter program for one enger hunt, each clue will lead teams to another for all kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. 7 p.m. Friday Night Lights Dinner week and host up to 30 overflow guests (each location and the next clue. Along the way they Mini Minyan was designed in collaboration with night) from the main shelter on 312 W. Hu- Friday Night Lights is a family friendly service will encounter detours, roadblocks, and other many of the parents from Beth Israel and serves as ron. Beth Israel is responsible for providing and dinner. The cost for each dinner is $7 per per- challenges. The cost of this event is $10 per per- a bridge for kids between Tot Shabbat and Kehil- son, with no charge for children ages 3 and under. Continued on next page This month at Temple Beth Emeth Rabbi Lisa Delson, special to the WJN Families with Young Children (FYC): Arbor Jewish community is welcome. (See conversion, or just want to learn more about learning. Refreshments served. For more article, page 3.) the Jewish tradition. Each class will focus on information, contact Roger Stutesman, at Shabbat Service times every Friday a different aspect of Jewish living and learn- rgstutesmanatsbcglobal.net. Tot (0–5 year olds) Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Levy TNT: Comedy Club Night ing, from holidays to Jewish texts, from cel- and Cantor Annie Rose, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 8–10 p.m. ebrations to mourning. The course is free for Spirituality Book Club TBE members and $30 for non-TBE mem- Dinner for Tot Shabbat and Sukkat Shalom, 6 p.m. TNT is inviting Twenties and Thirties to Thursday, November 1 noon, Tuesday, November 6, bers. For more information and to register, Shira (Song Session), 6:30 p.m. the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Comedian 7:30 p.m. Ben Creed will provide the laughs. Tickets cost contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@tem- November’s book: Here I Am: Using Sukkat Shalom (6–10 year olds) Shabbat Services lead $13. Meet outside of Seva Restaurant. Singles plebethemeth.org or 665-4744. Jewish Spiritual Wisdom to Become More by Rabbi Delson and Cantor Annie Rose, 6:30 p.m. and couples are welcome. RSVP no later than Present, Centered, and Available for Life by Popsicle Oneg, 7 p.m. November 1 to Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelsonat- Food for thought: Jewish food book Leonard Felder. templebethemeth.org or 665-4744. Wednesday, November 14, 6 p.m. Join Cantor Annie Rose for the fourth Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Levy November’s book: Eating Animals by season of the spirituality book club. All are Fridays, beginning November 2, 9, 16, 30, noon–1 p.m. Women’s Torah study Jonathan Safran Foer welcome to come to every meeting or on oc- The Welcome Mat: How Jews Encounter Monthly, 1st and 3rd Mondays, November 5 and 19, Rabbi Delson and Robin Little will host a casion for specific books of interest. Choose the World. Come for an informal discussion 7–8:30 p.m. book club all about food on the second Wednes- either the day time or evening session. Wide- each week and feel free to bring your lunch. For centuries, women were not encour- day of every month. Each month the group ly ranging topics highlight our list of books aged to study Torah. Times have changed will read a new book related to food and Ju- by: Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger, Sylvia Boor- Shabbat with composer Ben Steinberg and women are encouraged and empowered daism, from Jewish authors to ideas of kashrut stein, Karen Armstrong, Harold Kushner, Friday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. to study Torah with the same vigor as men. and Jewish family food traditions, ethical eat- Rodger Kamenetz, Abraham Joshua Heschel, ing, health and wellness, and holiday celebra- Ben Steinberg has been one of the most Join in for a unique experience to study and Leonard Felder, Brian Weiss, and Michael tions. The meeting begins at 6 pm but come prolific composers of Jewish music for the discuss what the Torah has to say through the Krasny. This book club is for firm believers, at 5:30 p.m. and bring dinner for a chance to past fifty years. This musical Shabbat ser- voices of women. Contact Cantor Annie Rose non-believers, gentle skeptics, and interested schmooze. Contact Rabbi Delson at ldelson@ vice will include: Crown of Torah, Yom Zeh at cantorannieatgmail.com with questions. seekers. For more information, contact Can- templebethemeth.org with questions. tor Rose at cantorannie@gmailcom. n L’Yisrael, and Shomeir Yisrael. Mr. Steinberg Basic Judaism with Rabbi Lisa Delson will share his reflections on Jewish music and Men’s Torah study will conduct Kol Halev, soloists, and an in- Mondays, beginning November 5, 7–8:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 and 28, 7:30–9 p.m. strumental ensemble as we all experience a Basic Judaism is a course for those hop- Shabbat of beauty and peace. The entire Ann ing to learn more about Judaism. This class Temple Beth Emeth’s Men’s Torah study is for those born Jewish, studying toward meets twice a month for an evening of 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 BIC, continued from previous page Thanksgiving: A Jewish reconstruction 3-4 overnight volunteers staying overnight, ryCorps is one of the largest oral history proj- Carol Lessure, special to the WJN and 3-4 drivers each morning and evening to ects of its kind, and millions listen to its weekly s we sit down to the bountiful Kol Haneshamah Daily Prayerbook as appro- drive the guests to and from Beth Israel. broadcasts on NPR’s Morning Edition and on its Thanksgiving, there are many ways priate to the holiday. If someone is looking The men permitted to participate in the pro- online Listen pages. to elevate this traditional celebra- for a modern twist, Ritualwell offers Psalms gram are free of serious substance or psycholog- StoryCorps will be in Ann Arbor on April 21, A tion beyond the immediate, filling commu- such as Thanksgiving Day: A Modern Psalm ical issues. The guests share two characteristics: 22, and 23, in 2013 to record the interviewing of nal meal. Ritualwell.org, an online project of by Debbie Perlman, z”l. they have no place to live, and they do not cur- 18 people for 40 minutes each. Kolot: The Center for Jewish Women’s and Kolot also directs readers to Emma La- rently have the resources to secure and maintain The StoryCorps personnel do not do the Gender Studies of Reconstructionist Rab- zarus, an American Jew whose stirring housing. Many of the Shelter’s clients are unable interviewing themselves, and they do not for- poem adorns the to obtain housing on their own because they are mulate the questions. For this task, Beth Israel Statue of Liberty. facing multiple barriers that impede their ability has formed a committee with specialized back- Her writings, poem to do so. They appreciate staying at Beth Israel, ground. This committee is led by Beth Israel or personal immi- as the space is quieter than the main shelter. past president Edward D’Angelo, and Michele grant story could The overnight shelter is a great way to intro- Leshan, a previous board member and an effec-

C assway : Jo rdan be shared around duce children to the world of mitzvot and com- tive organizer of synagogue fundraiser events. the Thanksgiving munity service. Spouse and children significant The committee includes historian Judy Endel-

o credt table and prompt others, non-Beth Israel friends and relatives are man, current director, Benson Ford Research t an intergenerational all welcome to volunteer. Center at The Henry Ford; the congregational P h o conversation about The 3-4 overnight volunteers split sleep historian, Helen Aminoff; Rich Adler, who has one’s own family and awake times as they decide among them- written a history of Ann Arbor’s Jewish com- journey to resettle selves, each volunteer may get about 4-6 hours munity; Laura Hirshbein, who is on the faculty in the United States. of sleep between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Bedding is of University of Michigan medical school and Ritualwell contribu- provided, but most people feel more comfort- publishes on medical history; Carol Finerman, tors Doris Dyen able bringing their own sleeping bags. Volun- an archivist by profession and a past president of and Reena Sigmund teers are encouraged to bring games, books Beth Israel; and Sheila (Happy) Feigelson, a con- Friedman encourage and DVDs. Interested volunteers are asked to sultant and member of the National Speaker’s intergenerational contact Rebecca Kanner at 994-5717 or Steve Association. The charge of this committee is to dialogue at Thanks- Schiff at 996-0004. identify the potential interviewees, develop the giving and offer a set interview questions, and handle the logistics of StoryCorps coming to Ann Arbor of questions to spark the interviews. They meet about once a month. and facilitate con- Beth Israel Congregation was awarded a Beth Israel will seek Impact Grant funding versations across the Federation Impact Grant for his project “Cel- Ushpizot, from the Ritualwell website for phase two of “Celebrating History With Our generations gathered ebrating History With Our Stories.” The nation- Stories.” This element of the project will involve binic College, offers a number of ways to around the Thanksgiving table. They suggest ally known StoryCorps has been contracted to creating a website to archive and celebrate Jew- blend Jewish traditions and innovations to questions such as: “If you could talk to a for- implement the first phase of the project. Story- ish life all over Washtenaw County. bring another dimension into this quintes- mer self, which one would you choose? What Corps is an independent nonprofit whose mis- sential American holiday. would you say to that former self?” or “When sion is to provide Americans of all backgrounds The general community is always Kolot notes that many communities use you were young, what was the central issue and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, welcome to events Thanksgiving as a time for “for multi-faith for you? How is that different from what is and preserve the stories of our lives. Since 2003, All of Beth Israel’s events, educational offer- services of prayer and thanksgiving.” The n StoryCorps has collected and archived more central for you now?” ings, and recreational programs are open to the members of Ritualwell offer alternatives and than 40,000 interviews from nearly 80,000 par- general community. If you would like further adaptations to the Birkat Hamazon as well as To explore other rituals or suggest ones of your ticipants. Each conversation is recorded on a free information, call 665-9897 or visit www.bethis- Psalm 100 that praises the abundant one and own, visit http://www.ritualwell.org. CD to share, and is preserved at the American rael-aa.org, or Beth Israel’s facebook page. n Psalm 128 “Song of the Ascents” from the Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Sto- Shabbaton: Making connections through advocacy and action Rabbi Lisa Delson, special to the WJN emple Beth Emeth and the Union for Saturday morning Shabbat service will be- for future action by TBE members, including clergy were at the forefront of the fight before Reform Judaism’s Religious Action gin on at 10 a.m. followed by a free kiddush the environment, reproductive health, educa- anyone else, pushing for the change that our T Center are teaming up for a weekend lunch at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon program tion, and housing in Washtenaw County. A country needed to see.” of study and action on Friday and Saturday, will begin at noon with a learning session, program for teens, in grades 9-12, will take For 50 years, the Religious Action Center of November 16 and 17. “This is the first time a “Jewish Action and Becoming an Effective Ad- begin at 6 p.m. that same day, with a free din- Reform Judaism (“the RAC”) has been the hub congregation has asked us to run a Shabbaton vocate,” led by Barbara Weinstein, RAC’s legis- ner and program, “Judaism and Anti-Bully- of Jewish social justice and legislative activity for a local congregation,” says Isaac Nuell, con- lative director, and Isaac Nuell. Before joining ing.” The teen program is based on the RAC’s in Washington, D.C. As the DC office of the gregational social action manager for the URJ. the RAC in 2002, Weinstein spent five years flagship social justice seminars, L’Taken. Every Union for Reform Judaism, the RAC educates “Our goal is to inspire the TBE community working in the U.S. House of Representatives. year, nearly 2,000 high school-aged students and mobilizes the Reform Jewish community and not all of Ann Arbor. Others are welcome She began her career on the staff of former participate in the RAC’s L’Taken Seminar in on legislative and social concerns, advocating but our goal is not the entire community.” Representative and Democratic Caucus Chair Washington, D.C. The program is designed to on more than 70 different issues, including The Shabbaton’s theme is “Making Con- Vic Fazio (D-CA) and later served on the staff expose students to a variety of public policy economic justice, civil rights, religious liberty, nections through Advocacy and Action.” of Rep. John F. Tierney (D-MA). Weinstein issues, explore the Jewish values surrounding Israel and more. TBE’s Rabbi Robert Levy has The weekend’s events will begin with a free also oversees the RAC’s Eisendrath Legislative these issues and teach the skills of an effective been involved with the RAC since he first be- catered Shabbat dinner on Friday, Novem- Assistant program—a one year fellowship for advocate. All events take place at TBE. Call came a rabbi. “I am a strong believer in the ber 16, at 6 p.m. RSVPs can be sent to rsvp@ recent college graduates focusing on Jewish 665-4744 or visit templebethemeth.org for mission of the RAC and over the years, have templebethemeth.org. Shabbat service starts values and social justice. Nuell joined the RAC more information. followed them on many exceptional programs. at 7:30 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Mark as a Conference Planner in 2009, and spent The RAC sees congregations like TBE cen- We are looking forward to working with them Pelavin, senior advisor to the president of the the three years prior working with NFTY, the tral to reform Judiasm. “They are the building on this exceptional program.” URJ and associate director of RAC. Pelavin Reform Movement’s youth organization. He blocks of our movement,” says Nuell. “Reform The Shabbaton is funded by the generous will speak on the upcoming legislative pri- currently oversees much of the RAC’s pro- Judaism isn’t anything without synagogues. support of the Sidney Davidson Scholar-in- orities for the 113th Congress, focusing on gram support, resource development, and It’s where social action and political change Residence Fund. It was created in remem- the implications of the election on the reform strategic partnerships. is inspired and begins. They can be a spring- brance of Sidney Davidson (1919-2007), Jewish community. He is one of the Jewish After the learning session, the program will board for change that impacts congregants father of TBE member Vicki Goldwyn and a community’s leading legislative strategists, focus on the TBE community as local advoca- and families, the greater Ann Arbor commu- pioneer in the field of financial accounting. n and having worked in Washington for over 15 cy experts will host roundtable conversations nity, Michigan, Reform Jews, and the world. It years, one of its senior lobbyists. at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, on issues goes back to the civil rights movement where

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Sukkarnival, a fun 1 celebration at the JCC The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor held a brand new Sukkot program on September 30, 2012. Sukkarnival was a program of carnival-themed games, face painting and other outside activities for all members of the community. Nearly 400 people attended this spirited event. The JCC welcomed 15 new families to the community that day.

Photography by Susan Kravitz Ayer (right) The straw-bale sukkah was one of six art sukkahs on display

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1. Barbara and Bernie Banet bought baked goods at the JCC table from Larry and Sarah Ashley Margolis 2. Carol Lessure talked with Karen Pollans about the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist 3. Lonnie Sussman talked with JCC interns Rachael Hoffenblum and Shayna Beth Goodman at the Maccabi team table 4. Rose and Ari Basch enjoyed the tossing game at the AA Recons table 5. Asher Stein enjoyed the golf game 6. Ishai Sussman-Yitzchaki and Rosie Meisler decorated cookies 5 7. Havurah Gillian Fox had her face painted by volunteer Leah Kasle

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For God’s sake Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN he Torah portion we read on Novem- nace would have been for naught if the tenth the Akeida. The willingness to be thrown into benefit to killing Isaac. What would be the ben- ber 3 this year is called Vayera – when and final test, the Akeida, was not completed the kiln furnace wasn’t God’s command it was efit? There is no public statement to be made, T God appeared to Abraham. Toward satisfactorily. So we need to find out why the Abraham’s decision. Abraham was famous nobody to impress, no philosophical point to the end of this reading we learn about the Akeida is so important and unique – not only throughout the world for spreading the word impress on someone. This would be a totally Akeida – the bind- in and of itself as one of God’s ten tests - but of believing in the one God. He was noted for destructive act with nothing to gain. It would ing of Isaac. This also as the key determiner of the successful denying all idolatry. His philosophy was that only end the line of Abraham and the destiny was the tenth and completion of the entire set of ten tests. God was not an idol and couldn’t be wor- God promised to him. final test that God The Barbanel says that the glory of the en- shipped as such. So in his eyes, being forced Therefore, when Abraham agreed to give gave Abraham. Af- tire Jewish people for all future generations to worship an idol was worse than death. Isaac as a sacrifice, what did he accomplish? ter Abraham passed for all time depended on the successful com- Therefore it was preferable to Abraham to be He went against, not only his natural fatherly all ten tests, God pletion of the Akeida. Even though in sub- thrown into a kiln furnace than to bow down feelings of love and protection for his son, but told him that he sequent generations many people, Jews and to an idol. So it is possible to say that this act also against all of his philosophical principles had proven himself non-Jews, have chosen to put their life on the of heroic self-sacrifice on Abraham’s part was and all of his ambitions to spread the name of to be a true God line for God, nevertheless, the Akeida is differ- not true mesiras nefesh. He did it more for the God around the world. It all would end with Rabbi Aharon Goldstein fearing Jew. The ent from all of these other tests. What is it that fact that it was a principle in which he be- the sacrifice of Isaac. Talmud tells us that when God told Abraham is so unique about the Akeida? lieved and was unwilling, even under penalty Therefore, the incident of the Akeida dem- to sacrifice Isaac, He used the words, “Please To answer this question we first have to un- of death, to abrogate. It was his own belief and onstrated true “mesiras nefesh” self-sacrifice. take your son.” Why does God say please? derstand the concept of “mesiras nefesh” – giv- it was what he thought was the right thing, for There are no benefits to the act. There is no Abraham had already taken and passed nine ing up one’s soul, one’s life, for God. What is him, to do. self-interest, calculation, or aggrandizement. of God’s tests. Why should God plead with the true meaning of the term “ self-sacrifice”? Contrast that with the test of the Akeida. Abraham was willing to give up everything, Abraham? The Talmud continues to explain It means one is willing to give up everything It is totally opposite to what happened at the his spiritual inheritor, his mission, his destiny, that God pleaded with him to complete this – one’s life and soul- to God. However, not ev- furnace of Ur Kasdim. One factor to consider to obey God’s will without question. That is final test because if Abraham refused to pass ery case of giving up one’s life is considered is that the test of the furnace was done in pub- true “mesiras nefesh.” Abraham bequeathed this final exam, then the entire previous set “self-sacrifice to God”. For example: some- lic while the Akeida was done in private. Only this to us. When it comes to standing up for of nine tests, as proofs of Abraham’s devo- times people give up their life in order to be Abraham, Isaac and God were involved. There these important principles, we’re willing to tion to God, would be invalidated. famous. They determine that there are two was no public point of principle to be made as give up everything – not because there is any- The Lubavitcher Rebbe OB”M asks the choices; to be famous but dead, and to be ob- there was at the furnace. There was no possibil- thing for us to gain – but rather only because following question: If Abraham were to fail scure but alive. To them, being famous is more ity of an ego trip involved at the Akeida. There we are doing what is right – that is, what God the tenth test of the binding of Isaac, why important than living. So they are not consid- was nobody on which to impress a point. There wants us to do. We want to cleave to God in would it invalidate the previous nine tests ered “mesiras nefesh.” On the contrary, they was only Abraham, Isaac and God. the strongest way possible without any con- that he had already passed? Furthermore, an are looking out for what is self-important. Furthermore, bringing his son to be a sac- ditions or calculations. Thus, the merit our earlier test, the test at Ur Kasdim, when he They calculate what would be greater for their rifice to God was a complete contrast to every- father Abraham incurred by the test of the survived being thrown into a furnace, seems own wants, needs and/or desires. It’s all about thing Abraham had been doing up to this point. Akeida is perpetuated through all our ances- to be a greater test than the Akeida because them—an ego trip. Whatever maximizes their Abraham had been on a mission to bring the tors down to us and for all the generations to Abraham went into the furnace on his own self-gratification, even dying, is worth it. concept of the one God to the world. Isaac was come in the future. accord. He wasn’t commanded by God as he Sometimes there is a situation in which to be his spiritual inheritor – to continue the In conclusion, what we can learn and be in- was regarding the binding of Isaac. He was a person would prefer to live in the world- work in his generation to come and to play his spired from this is that, God forbid we should commanded by King Nimrod, the king of the to-come rather than this world. If they are role in the development of the nascent Jewish ever have to be in a situation where we must realm, to either stop teaching about mono- threatened with death for staying true to their people. If he were to be sacrificed, it would be choose to give up our life, when it comes time theism, the One God, or be thrown into a religion, they calculate that it is better for the end of Abraham’s mission of bringing the in our life to do right by God we shouldn’t furnace to be burned alive. Abraham chose them to die with their principles rather than awareness of God into the world as well as the think of what our personal benefit might be the furnace rather than deny God’s truth. compromise and live—this too is considered premature death of the budding Jewish nation – rather we should be inspired to do the right One might think that a test that Abraham did an egocentric decision. and an end to the destiny of creating a dwelling thing for God’s sake regardless of whether or voluntarily, without God telling him to do This answers the previous question of place on Earth for God. In the consideration of not we might personally benefit. n so, should be a greater test. However, we see why the test that Abraham went through in what benefit there might be in obeying God by the opposite – the test at the Ur Kasdim fur- the furnace of Ur Kasdim wasn’t greater than killing Isaac versus not killing Isaac, there is no A thought for the year just begun Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN have recently begun writing a blog at America. Somehow, it seems like our lives One is science fiction author Ray Bradbury. ity, modesty and grace. It seems that today, rabbirobdobrusinblog.wordpress.com. I were safer with Sheriff Andy on the job. I am not a huge science fiction fan, but I read celebrity status comes with an unavoidable I post thoughts about both Jewish issues Then there was Dick Clark. Whether host- many of Bradbury’s stories in high school and inflated ego and desire for publicity. Neil and events that take place in the world at large. ing American Bandstand (for the older baby some have stayed in my mind ever since. Armstrong avoided every attempt that was Often I find a connection between those two. boomers) or the $10,000 Pyramid or New Year’s The story that is most meaningful to me is made to elevate his status and draw attention In the first months of writing this blog, Rockin’ Eve, his smiling, young face made us be- his classic tale “Kaleidoscope.” I would not pre- to his achievement. He preferred to live qui- I have found that I have written quite often lieve that we could stay young forever. sume to reveal the details of this story; better etly after his great accomplishment, and what about the death of And there were so many others: musi- you should read it yourself, and you can find a wonderful lesson that is for all of us. well-known indi- cian Marvin Hamlisch, astronaut Sally Ride, it quite easily on the Internet or in print. In In my brief prayer, I expressed the hope viduals. As a mem- and writer Nora Ephron. Then there is one general, the story centers on an astronaut who that we learn from these two individuals, the ber of the Baby whose name will not be familiar to many, but laments the lack of meaning his life has had. creative author and the scientist. Boomer generation whose impact on my life as a pre-teen cannot He wishes he could make up for this horribly May we always make wishes, always (although I consid- be overstated: Norman Sas, who invented the empty life and, in fact, does positively affect dream, always imagine and always ap- er myself a very late game known as “electric football”. The en- another’s life in a way he could never imagine. proach life with a boundless creativity and baby boomer, hav- joyment that that game brought me and my I’ll leave the story here except to quote the fi- curiosity. As we take small steps and giant ing been born in friends is secondary to the frustration that nal three words of the story: “Make a wish”. leaps in the real world, may we always 1955), it seems like it brought to our lives, as anyone who ever The second individual whom I particular- make the most of the talents we have to ex- Rabbi Robert Dobrusin we have lost many tried to make the players in the game do what ly recall is Neil Armstrong. His first step on perience our greatest adventures and make individuals recently who have been cultural you wanted them to do can attest to. the moon—seen through that fuzzy, grainy our grandest dreams and most daring goals icons and inspirations in our lives. But, there were two people on this list that camera shot—was the most unforgettable come true. And, may we celebrate our suc- There have been so many that it is diffi- stand out for me. Each year, I write a prayer public experience I have ever witnessed. His cesses quietly and modestly, remembering cult to know where to start. So, I’ll start with for Rosh Hashanah to share with our congre- intelligence and his courage defined a gen- there is so much more work to do. television. This year saw the death of Andy gation on the first night of the New Year. This eration of pioneers in space travel. Griffith, the gentle sheriff of Mayberry who year, I wrote a very brief prayer dedicated to But, what was most impressive about Neil May we all have a peaceful, healthy 5773. n reflected an idealistic portrait of small town the memory of these two individuals. Armstrong in the long run was his humil-

14 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 IOpEd IWorld Jewry

Solving hunger means sharing the wealth Man with a mission: Pianist revives By Ari Weiss NEW YORK (JTA)—To eat: a cup of black land, for you are sojourning settlers with me” music created in concentration camps beans, a few ounces of pasta and a bit of (Leviticus 25:23). By Ruth Ellen Gruber tuna. To drink: water. The Jewish people are graced with our TRANI, Italy (JTA)—Francesco Lotoro resur- “Everybody made music, wrote music,” Lo- This was my dinner menu one Friday night wealth and property by God; we cannot claim rects the music of the dead. toro said. “Because, you know, music is a social last November as my fellow dinner guests it as our own. As the Torah tells us in Deuteron- Since 1991 the Italian pianist has traveled the phenomenon. You can be a musician as an ama- dined on standard Shabbat fare: homemade omy 9:4, “Do not say in your heart … through globe to seek out and bring to light symphonies, teur, because you have a good ear, you can impro- challah, two types of salad, chicken prepared my merit did the Lord bring me to take this songs, sonatas, operas, lullabies and even jazz vise, you can play the harmonica. Of course there three ways, three bottles of wine, four side land.” Rather it is through God’s goodness that riffs that were composed and often performed in are the great composers and musicians. But mu- dishes, cake and we enjoy the land’s Nazi-era concentration camps. sic is all of this, from amateur to professional.” fruit for desert, tea. bounty. “This music is part of the cultural heritage of Lotoro, who lives in the town of Barletta, near I generally look The average recipient of aid in This leads to the humanity,” Lotoro, 48, told JTA after a concert in Trani, and teaches at a music conservatory, be- forward to Shabbat the government’s Supplemental great concern of Trani, a port town in southern Italy, that featured lieves he is descended from Jews who were forced dinner, but I had the Torah’s teaching surprisingly lively cabaret songs composed in the to convert to Christianity centuries ago. He was decided that week to Nutrition Assistance Program, about wealth, to a camps at Westerbork in the Netherlands and Ter- drawn to Judaism as a teenager; he and his wife join rabbis and faith delusional narcis- ezin (Theresienstadt) near Prague. formally converted in 2004. leaders across the or SNAP, receives $31.50 in sism that prioritizes The concert formed part of Lech Lecha, a But Lotoro said this was not the reason he country to partici- our efforts and for- weeklong Jewish culture festival in early Septem- began his search for the lost concentration camp pate in a food stamp benefits per week. gets that our capac- ber that took place music. “Of course as challenge. ity to create wealth in Trani and nine a Jew, I now feel that Some background about the challenge, transcends individual effort: “Lest you eat and other towns in the this is a mitzvah; it which this year is being held November 11-17: be sated,” the Torah warns, “and build goodly Apulia region, the is something I have The average recipient of aid in the government’s houses and dwell in them. And your cattle and heel of Italy’s boot. to do,” he said. “But Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or sheep multiply for you, and all that you have “When I start- I think that if I had SNAP—commonly known as food stamps— will multiply for you … And you will say in your ed seeking out this not become Jewish receives $31.50 in benefits per week. That works heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand music, my interest I would anyway have out to $4.50 a day or $1.50 a meal, assuming made me this wealth.’ ” (Deut. 8:12-13:17). was based on curi- done this.” three meals a day. In participating in the food The fantasy of the wealthy, who believe that osity, on passion,” His first foray to stamp challenge, I had committed to spending wealth is generated solely through individual said Lotoro, who seek out music came only $31.50 on food and drink for a week, in- effort, could not have been stated better by Ayn was the festival’s long before his con- cluding Shabbat. I did so for two related reasons: Rand. Yet the Torah straight on counters the artistic director. “I version. It was a 1991 Francesco Lotoro to deeply understand the day-to-day reality of myth of the self-made person: “And you will felt that someone trip to Terezin, where the 45.7 million Americans who receive federal remember the Lord, your God,” the Torah in- had to do it—and that someone was myself. To- imprisoned composers such as Viktor Ullmann aid each week necessary for their survival, and forms us, that it is God and God alone “gives day it has become a mission.” and Gideon Klein—both killed at Auschwitz— to have this knowledge lead me to act to ensure you power to make wealth” (Deut. 8:18). Lotoro has collected original scores, copies had written works, such as Ullmann’s opera “The that this essential strand of the social safety net If all this is correct and the core biblical and even old recordings of some 4,000 pieces of Emperor of Atlantis,” that already had become would not be cut in proposed deficient reduc- teachings about wealth are that it originates what he calls “concentrationary music”—music part of the international musical repertoire. tion legislation. with God who gifted it to us, then what are the written in the concentration camps, death camps, “I started there because I thought it would Growing up, my family never required gov- conditions of its use? Here, too, the Torah pro- labor camps, POW camps and other internment be easier,” Lotoro recalled. “But from Terezin I ernment assistance. The day after that Friday vides the answer: If we receive wealth as a gift centers set up between 1933, when Dachau was went on to research other former camps in the night dinner, while at shul, I realized how lucky from God, it is essential that we in turn gift it established, and the end of World War II. region, and at the end of three weeks I had to buy I was: A friend had heard about my participa- to those in need. In the 1990s he formed an orchestra to per- another suitcase to bring home all the material tion in the food stamp challenge and confided Throughout the Torah there are various form the pieces, and in 2001 began recording the I found.” Since then he has scoured antiquarian to me that her family had received food stamps avenues through which this is accomplished, compositions. A selection was released earlier this bookshops, catalogs, archives, libraries, muse- throughout her childhood. Without this form from tithing to leaving a corner of a field for year in a 24-CD boxed set called “KZ Musik,” or ums, private collections and other holdings in of government assistance, there were times the poor, and so on. All these commandments “The Encyclopedia of Concentrationary Music.” more than a dozen countries for traces of lost when she would have gone hungry. She wanted stem from the same fundamental motivation: (KZ is the German abbreviation for concentra- music. Along the way he has amassed a trove of to remind me that hunger is not just an issue our wealth is not completely ours, therefore tion camp.) 13,000 items: scores, notebooks, papers, diaries, for gentiles, that there are many in the Ameri- we do not have complete control in its use. Some of the pieces have long been known, microfilms, photocopies, photographs, record- can Jewish community who struggle with food The 16th century commentator Rabbi Moshe including music by several prominent compos- ings and other material that he continues to sift insecurity as well. Alshech could not have said it clearer when he ers who were interned in Terezin. The Nazis used through, catalog and sometimes reconstruct. He This conversation, as well as many oth- wrote that “do not think that you are giving to Terezin, a ghetto concentration and transit camp, hopes to load all the pieces he has found onto a ers I had during the week I participated in the the poor from your own possession, or that I as a propaganda tool, allowing cultural life to de- digital database for posterity. challenge, left me with a deep awareness of the despised the poor person by not giving him as velop. Other musical pieces, however, had been As part of his research, Lotoro has consulted fragility of my own life circumstances. My mid- I gave you. For he is my son, as you are, and his long lost or totally forgotten until Lotoro deci- with scholars who specialize in the music of the dle-class family had the resources to nurture me share is in your grain; it is to your benefit to give phered, transcribed and arranged them. Holocaust, and also has interviewed some of the as I grew, and I realized that the wealth and priv- him his share from your property.” Many compositions had been jotted down in few surviving musicians as well as relatives of ilege I enjoyed growing up was a matter of mere All this brings me back to SNAP and my notebooks or scribbled in letters or on scraps of those who perished. But he has carried out most chance and therefore not a predicate of fairness. participation in the food stamp challenge. paper. In the Pankrac prison in Prague, the Czech of the work on his own. My life would have been much different were I Based on my experience and my understand- composer Rudolf Karel scrawled music on sheets “It is yet another testament to Italian creativi- born to parents who were food insecure or did ing of the Jewish tradition, I deeply believe that of toilet paper. “People continued to create despite ty—the ability to address such global issues from not provide an environment that would nur- my station in life is accidental, the nourish- being in those places,” Lotoro said. “These com- a relatively ‘remote’ place, and as a single-handed ture me and allow my talents to flourish. ment that I received as a child was due to cir- posers felt that the camp was probably the last initiative,” Francesco Spagnolo, an Italian musi- But if the circumstances of life are based on cumstances beyond my control, unlike billions place they would be alive, and so they made a will, cologist who is the curator at the Magnes Collec- luck, in what sense can I claim, with integrity around the world and millions in America who a testament. “They had nothing material to leave,” tion of Jewish Art and Life in Berkeley, California, and as a matter of justice, that my resources be- lack this basic security. he said, “only their heart, only their mind, only the told JTA. long solely to me? If so, then I have an obligation to share the music. And so they left the music to future genera- Much of Lotoro’s work also has been self- A variation of this line of reasoning is forc- wealth that God has given me to ensure that tions. It is a great testament of the heart.” financed. Although he has received some grants ibly argued by John Rawls in “A Theory of Jus- those born without it have the same privileges Jews who were killed in the Shoah wrote over the years, he told JTA that he had gone into tice,” perhaps the most influential social justice and opportunities that I enjoy. The Supplemen- most of the music that Lotoro has collected. But debt and even taken out a second mortgage on work of the 20th century. But all great philo- tal Nutrition Assistance Program is a necessary his collection also includes pieces by Quakers, his home to cover costs. Still, Lotoro said, he must sophical works have a pre-history, and the idea part of this social safety net. To make sure it Jehovah’s Witnesses, Roma (Gypsies), political continue. “I cannot stop because if I stop, all the that wealth is not our own is a core teaching of remains there, I ask that you join me take the prisoners, homosexuals and others held in camps research stops automatically,” he said. the Torah. food stamp challenge on November 11-17. n and prisons as far afield as Asia. He also has music “And how many works are still out there that Time and again, the Torah reminds us that (Rabbi Ari Weiss is the executive director of written by German officers and troops in POW I haven’t found? How many works am I missing? the land, the generator of wealth in the agrarian camps run by Allied powers and even American How many will I be able to save?” n economy of the Bible, is God’s: “For mine is the Uri L’Tzedek, a social justice organization of the Orthodox movement.) GIs held captive by the Japanese. Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 15 Your feet are in good hands

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Nahalal teens visit Ann Arbor 1 2 Eileen Freed, special to the WJN ix tenth graders from Nahalal visited Ann Arbor last month as part of the 2012 Student Exchange. They lived S with host families and learned about Ann Arbor and what it means to be a Jewish teen in America. Highlights of the trip included kayaking on the Huron River, Sukkot at Beth Israel Congregation, a tour of The Big House, Simchat Torah at Temple Beth Emeth, and visits to Huron, Community and Skyline High Schools. For more information about the Student Exchange program, contact Eileen Freed, at [email protected] or 5 visit www.jewishannarbor.org. n

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1. Dinner in the sukkah 2. Roni Bloch and Naama Eshal enjoy Zingerman’s challah at a tour of the bake house 3. Center field, U-M stadium 4. On a visit to Huron High School 5. Esther Goldman and Ayana Levit at the JCC SPICE lunch 6. Claire Fishman and Julie Barnett: Welcome Committee 7. Football party 8. Jonathan Hamermesh, Naama Eshal, Miriam Hamermesh and Sarah Cook play Bananagrams in Hebrew at Keshet 9. Omer Goldwyn, Jonah Schmidt and Tal Ben Barak at Skyline High School Homecoming Financial assistance available for teens traveling to Israel Eileen Fried, special to the WJN he Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Ar- other young people the opportunity she had, to rael. Subsidies are provided for summer, semester the Israel subsidies must be at least four weeks bor has announced the availability of two have a meaningful Israel experience,” said Paul. and year programs including gap year programs in length and be organized by an approved pro- Tsources of financial assistance for teens The scholarship application includes the sub- (between high school and college). They are not vider such as those under the auspices of Jewish traveling to Israel: The Susan L. Lichter Memorial mission of an essay in which students will be asked provided for college-age students. The amount of youth movements, denominational movements Endowed Israel Scholarship and Jewish Federa- to describe their goals for visiting Israel and how the subsidy varies, based on the number of ap- of Judaism, MASA gap year programs, Israeli tion’s subsidies for teen travel to Israel. their particular program will help them meet these plicants. The maximum any one individual will university teen summer programs, or high goals. A scholarship committee, chaired by Laurie receive is $1,000. Individuals may receive this school study programs. Scholarships and sub- Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed Rashes, will determine the scholarship award win- subsidy only one time. Subsidy recipients will be sidies are not awarded for family or individual Israel Scholarship ners. Applications for the Susan L. Lichter Memo- expected to participate in at least one pre-trip and travel and will be paid directly to the programs The Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed rial Endowed Israel Scholarship must be received one post-trip meeting and will be asked to share in which the selected students participate. An Israel Scholarship Fund provides two $2,500 in the Federation office by February 1, and awards their experiences during and/or after their trip. Israel Programs Fair is being planned for mid- scholarships annually for Ann Arbor area high will be determined by March 1. Winning essays will Applications for Israel subsidies must be received January. Watch the Jewish Federation website school students to participate in peer group Is- be published in the Washtenaw Jewish News and on in the Federation office by March 1, and notifica- and Facebook pages for more information. n rael experiences such as semester, summer or the Federation website. tion of subsidies will be made by April 1. Applica- Local high school students interested in applying gap year programs. Paul and Carolyn Lichter tions received after the deadline will be reviewed for the scholarship and/or the subsidy should visit established the fund in memory of their daugh- Subsidies for teen travel to Israel on a case-by-case basis if funds are still available. www.jewishannarbor.org or contact Eileen Freed ter who had a deep connection to Israel. “We The Jewish Federation believes in the value at [email protected] or 677-0100. wanted to establish this scholarship to keep Su- of Israel experiences for teenagers in developing Eligible programs san’s name alive in the community and to give Jewish identity and offers subsidies for teens par- Eligible programs for both the Susan L. Lich- ticipating in approved, organized peer trips to Is- ter Memorial Endowed Israel Scholarship and Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 17 I Youth

Hebrew Day School and the Common Core State Standards Jennifer Rosenberg, special to the WJN n the fall of 2011, Hebrew Day School of Ann learning they are engaged with to support a deep, wide body of information we use to determine a Arbor took on the ambitious challenge of rich and integrated development of skills and con- child’s educational plan and progress. In addition, Ipiloting the adoption and implementation tent. “I love the challenge of discovering the com- while we recognize the importance of standards the Common Core State Standards in all of our mon threads that bind together our Hebrew and and benchmarks, we are also deeply committed K-5 classrooms. The Common Core State Stan- General Studies program through our collabora- to the social, emotional and developmental needs dards (CCSS) are “a coherent progression of tive investigation of the Common Core Standards of each student. These aspects of a student are not learning expectations in English language arts and look forward to building on last year’s won- reflected in the standards, and yet, they are always derful progress,” says Aron Kauf- at the forefront of our minds when planning and man, first and second grade Hebrew providing instruction. and Judaic studies teacher and HDS As we move into the 2012–2013 school year, mentor teacher. we remain dedicated to these commitments and In reflecting back on our pro- will continue to capitalize on what we learned last cess and progress, we’ve identified year in order to build upon it this year. We were so three key commitments that have pleased with the effectiveness of increasing time for contributed to our success. The first professional collaboration that for the 2012–2013 A Hebrew Day School student studies was a commitment to a thorough school year we intentionally arranged all teach- concepts in mathematics and thoughtful examination of the ers’ schedules to include a weekly opportunity to standards through various lenses. meet as a team. Hadar Dohn, new HDS Head of coherent and build on one another. It is also We compared them to our curricu- School, is excited to continue this work with the about focusing on specific major topics with- lum in both general and Judaic/He- staff. “We work in a field where individuals work in in each grade level and designing instruction brew studies. We identified which classrooms in isolation. The ultimate beneficiaries in service to those topics. standards were addressed in our les- of providing teachers with the time to collaborate, • Rigor encompasses three aspects—conceptual understanding of key concepts, procedural HDS students work collaboratively to explore Hebrew son plans. We looked at the ways in learn from one another and support each other’s skill and fluency which calls for speed and ac- language concepts which other schools are using them growth are the students,” says Dohn. The students and listened to what professional have already benefited from this collaborative ef- curacy in calculation and application which and mathematics designed to prepare K–12 stu- educational organizations are saying about them. fort through the direct connections they are seeing calls for students to use math flexibly. dents for college and career success.” The CCSS The second factor is the commitment to col- from the instruction and strategies offered during These three foci will assist the HDS staff in communicate expectations about exit compe- laboration. We took this on as a team and shared one part of the day being supported and expanded planning, delivering and evaluating math in- tencies for students at each grade level. While the our questions and our discoveries. We worked in during the other. struction this year. The HDS staff are energized Common Core State Standards are specific for collaborative groups to examine student work The 2012–2013 school year will also bring and excited as we continue to work collabora- English language arts and mathematics, they are and discuss students’ progress toward achieving deeper look into the Common Core State Stan- tively on piloting the Common Core State Stan- also applied in all other content areas including them. We observed each other in teaching situa- dards for mathematics, which include two types dards. The unique opportunities for learning history/social studies, science, and the arts. tions when specific standards were the focus, and of standards: one for mathematical practice (how provided by this pilot allow us to expand our In the immersion environment that exists at then we debriefed and reflected on what we saw students are able to apply and extend math prin- knowledge and expertise towards improving HDS we have the unique opportunity to examine and learned. Therefore, one excellent byproduct ciples) and one for mathematical content (what instruction and learning for all children. how these standards are reflected and applied in of this process has been several new structures students know about math). There are three key To learn more about HDS, come on Sunday, not only our general studies curriculum, but also and protocols to draw upon to support our pro- foci in the design of the math standards: November 18, at 3:30 p.m., for “A Taste of HDS— our Hebrew and Judaic studies curricula. Since fessional collaboration and learning. • Focus —Standards seek to direct curriculum to Super Scientists,” geared towards preschoolers the children are learning to read, write and think The third is our commitment to meet the needs narrow and deepen the way energy is spent and their families. Also, everyone in invited to the critically in both languages, the English language of each and every HDS student. The CCSS added in math. HDS Open House on Sunday, January 13, from arts standards in particular offer tremendous op- another benchmark for progress and achievement • Coherence—thinking about math instruction 10:30 a.m.–noon. For more information or to n portunity for teachers and students to connect the and has provided an additional data point to the across the grade levels so that progressions are RSVP, contact [email protected].

18 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 I Election 2012/Women

Eight congressional races to watch By JTA Staff NEW YORK (JTA)—JTA has identified eight ish-looking Jewish former Marine and Iraq Tea Party favorite Rep. Allen West, a Repub- New Jersey district, but he’s also one of the congressional races of particular Jewish in- War vet, to take on Sen. Sherrod Brown, a lican, was redrawn to make it substantially GOP’s more colorful candidates. Boteach, terest and four others featuring potentially champion of organized labor and a favorite more Democratic. Adam Hasner, a former who bills himself as “America’s rabbi,” kept viable Jewish contenders. of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing. majority leader in the state’s House of Repre- himself in the spotlight for years by starring Top eight congressional races to watch: Brown has been ahead in the polls, usually sentatives, abandoned a foundering campaign in a reality TV show, befriending celebrities by single digits. for the GOP Senate nomination and entered such as Michael Jackson and writing books U.S. Senate: the congressional race after West decided to with such titles as “Kosher Sex,” “Kosher Hawaii—Mazie Hirono (D) vs. Linda Lingle (R) U.S. House of Representatives: run in a neighboring district. Hasner, who Adultery” and “Kosher Jesus.” Pascrell had Strongly Democratic Hawaii is tough turf California, 30th District—Howard Berman (D) ran for Senate as a staunch conservative and is handily won a redistricting-induced intra- for Republicans, but picking up a Senate seat vs. Brad Sherman (D) an abortion rights opponent, is stressing the party primary against stalwart pro-Israel in President Obama’s birth state would be a This is the race that Democrats and sup- importance of working across the aisle in his Rep. Steve Rothman. The primary featured real coup. And the GOP found a strong can- porters of Israel wish weren’t happening. congressional campaign. Frankel is regarded some ethnic tensions when an Arab Pascrell didate in the state’s Jewish former governor, The fierce redistricting-fueled fight in Los as having the edge in the race. supporter questioned the loyalties of local Linda Lingle. Still, Lingle has an uphill fight Angeles’ San Fernando Valley pits two veter- Illinois, 10th District – Robert Dold (R) Orthodox synagogue presidents who had against Rep. Mazie Hirono in the race to re- an pro-Israel incumbents against each other. vs. Brad Schneider (D) urged Jewish Republicans to change party place retiring Sen. Daniel Akaka, a Democrat. Rep. Howard Berman, the ranking Democrat First-term Rep. Robert Dold has been ac- registrations so they could vote for Rothman. Nevada—Shelley Berkley (D) vs. Dean Heller (R) on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and tive on Middle East issues, but he had some In the general election, Boteach has tried to With control of the Senate on the line, a key player on immigration and intellectual big shoes to fill. He won the congressional paint Pascrell not only as insufficiently pro- both parties are betting on Nevada. Rep. Shel- property issues, enjoys the strong support seat vacated by fellow Republican and now- Israel but also as insufficiently supportive of ley Berkley, who is Jewish, has been trailing of California’s Democratic congressional Sen. Mark Kirk, who had been a leader in ef- Arab aspirations for freedom. incumbent Dean Heller in the polls, but only delegation, elected officials and Hollywood forts to support Israel and sanction Iran. Dold New York, 1st District—Tim Bishop (D) by a few points, and the race is considered a machers. But Sherman is an aggressive re- now faces a two-pronged challenge with a re- vs. Randy Altschuler (R) toss-up. Heller, a former congressman, was tail politician and represents much more of drawn suburban Chicago district that is more Randy Altschuler is considered to be the appointed to fill the seat last year following the new district than Berman. Sherman beat Democratic and a strong opponent who has best bet to add a second Jewish Republican the scandal-induced resignation of Sen. John Berman by 10 points in the nonpartisan pri- a long history of involvement in the Jewish to join Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Ensign, a Republican. Berkley, who has strong mary that sent the two Jewish Democrats to and pro-Israel communities. Brad Schneider, GOP’s House caucus. He is facing a rematch union ties and is known as an Israel hawk, is their general election face-off and enjoys a a management consultant, has been involved with Rep. Tim Bishop, who beat him narrow- a political nemesis (and former employee) of 13-point lead in a newly released poll. with the American Israel Public Affairs Com- ly in 2010 in the Long Island district. Bishop casino mogul and GOP mega-donor Sheldon Florida, 22nd District —Lois Frankel (D) mittee, Chicago’s Jewish federation and the has attacked Altschuler for being the co-CEO Adelson. Berkley’s Senate campaign faced a vs. Adam Hasner (R) American Jewish Committee. Dold is stress- of a firm that helped companies outsource setback this summer when the House Ethics The race in this South Florida district, ing his support for abortion rights, some gun office work overseas. Altschuler’s campaign Committee launched an investigation into al- stretching along the coast of Broward and control measures, stem cell research and civil has emphasized his candidate’s more recent legations that she had used her office to ben- Palm Beach counties, pits two Jewish politi- unions for gay couples. Observers see the race work as chairman of an electronics recycling efit her husband’s business interests. cians against each other. Lois Frankel, who as leaning toward Schneider. firm as an example of creating green jobs in the United States. Political observers see the Ohio—Sherrod Brown (D) vs. Josh Mandel (R) previously served as mayor of West Palm Beach New Jersey, 9th District—Bill Pascrell (D) Ohio is the frontline in the fight for the and in the state legislature, is stressing health vs. Shmuley Boteach (R) race as tilted toward Bishop but consider it n White House, and it’s also a battleground care issues and trying to tie her opponent to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach may be a seri- competitive. in the struggle for the Senate. Republicans past Republican Medicare overhaul proposals. ous long-shot to unseat incumbent Rep. Bill tapped state Treasurer Josh Mandel, a boy- The district, which had been represented by Pascrell in this heavily Democratic northern At its centennial, Hadassah looking for Israeli donors and new members By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA)—Five years before the Bal- lars to support all of what is not covered by the “Our ability to continually expand has weak- dent Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Ben- four Declaration gave Jews their first realistic health care system here.” ened a bit because Hadassah gives less money,” jamin Netanyahu, who received an award. hope for a modern state in the Land of Is- According to a senior official at the Hadas- the official said. He added that the hospital has Last week, the organization announced a rael, Henrietta Szold founded the women’s sah Medical Center, the Hadassah organization, had trouble expanding its Israeli donor pool new $10 million gift from Irene Pollin, found- Zionist organization Hadassah and sent two which owns the hospital, covers 4 percent of the “because the big money is in Tel Aviv,” whereas er and chairman of Sister to Sister and wife nurses here to fight disease and provide milk hospital’s daily operations and 96 percent of its the medical center is in Jerusalem. of the late sports executive Abe Pollin, for a to infants and their mothers. research and development budget—a total cost Getting Israeli philanthropists to support cardiovascular wellness center at Hadassah A century later, Hadassah runs one of Isra- of nearly $30 million per year. Hadassah is especially hard because Israel lacks Hospital in Jerusalem. Hadassah and Sister to el’s premier hospitals—a medical center with Hadassah also is raising funds for the America’s culture of philanthropy, according Sister also will collaborate to raise heart health two campuses in Jerusalem and a budget of Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower at to Itay Greenspan, a Hebrew University expert awareness in Israel and the United States. $500 million. The organization also has cre- its Ein Kerem campus in Jerusalem, an inpa- on Jewish donations to Israeli nonprofits. This Natan says she’s worried that younger ated and supported Israeli educational, youth tient facility that went operational in March stems from historical dependence in Israel on women will not follow their mothers and and medical programs, built a membership and that Hadassah inaugurated last week at socialist governments and on U.S. donations, grandmothers to Hadassah. The organiza- base of 330,000 Jewish women and male as- its centennial celebration. The facility costs he said. Israel’s tax exemptions for charitable tion’s cutbacks on advocacy for U.S. domes- sociates in the United States, and developed a $363 million, some of which Hadassah has giving also are not nearly as broad as those in tic women’s issues has hurt membership budget of more than $100 million. yet to raise. the United States. recruitment, she suggested. To attract a new “Our activities and our mission have The struggling U.S. economy has hurt Israel has “a long history of Diaspora generation, Hadassah is looking to expand stayed very close to what they were when U.S. fundraising and led the hospital to ask support,” Greenspan said. He said that sev- its missions to Israel and invest more in its Henrietta Szold stayed here,” Hadassah’s na- the Israeli government for more funding, the eral generations ago, small groups of religious local chapters across the United States. tional president, Marcie Natan, told JTA in official said. Jews in Jerusalem would receive support from Natan said one of her central goals in re- an interview while in Israel to celebrate the Hadassah Medical Center is unique Diaspora sources, and after the state was cruiting young members is to give them an movement’s centennial. “When we see a need, among Israel’s large hospitals in that it is pri- founded, “the Israeli establishment adopted appreciation for Israel that they may lack. we find a way to try to meet that need.” vately owned, which means that it receives the same process. People feel that this is the “We have a generation who never knew a But as it enters its second century, Ha- minimal funding from Israel’s Health Min- least that the Jewish Diaspora could do.” life before the State of Israel and do not have dassah is struggling to attract Israeli donors, istry, though the ministry is covering 15 per- Despite the paucity of local donors, Ha- that drive, that don’t understand that with- government funding for its hospitals and cent of the Davidson Tower’s costs. dassah’s projects in Israel are growing. The out this country the Jewish world will suffer,” young women to its American membership. Hadassah also was hit hard by Bernie Mad- centennial celebration, which was held over she said. “We need them to feel connected “We have tried to create relationships with off’s Ponzi scheme and had to pay a $45 million several days last week in Jerusalem, brought with this country.” n those in Israel who are in a position to provide in a “clawback” settlement to some of the scan- nearly 2,000 members and supporters to Is- significant philanthropic support, not with any dal’s victims. Natan said “the Madoff scandal is rael. The celebrations included tours of Ha- great amount of success,” Natan said. “We are behind us,” but that the organization has had to dassah philanthropic projects and speeches going to need help. We cannot bring in the dol- cut back on its spending. by Israeli government officials such as Presi- Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 19

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Now in Russia a few years ago in former Soviet we have more time and money, and bloc countries. For years, the Jew- ish communities there subsisted some people are looking for a way to on Western help for welfare and community building. But as these do positive things for the community.” communities grow up, they are becoming increasingly self-reliant—something fees for all cultural activities, according to Ira that’s evident both in the growing culture of local Zborovskaya of the local JDC office. volunteerism and homegrown philanthropy. “Even if it’s only symbolic, everyone has to “Over the past few years, we see more vol- chip in and pay something for services,” Zbo- unteering by young Jews and more donations, rovskaya said. In Soviet times, “charging fees for which are aspects of the same trend of giving,” cultural activities was unthinkable—it was all said Matvey Chlenov, deputy director of the free,” said Kira Verkhovskaya, director of Odes- Russian Jewish Congress. sa’s other JCC, Migdal. Fees are also collected as “In the 1990s there was a feeling we were a matter of policy there, but most of the budget struggling to survive in the post-communist comes from subsidies from Jews in the West. upheaval,” he said. “Now in Russia we have “Some older people are not happy when more time and money, and some people are they are asked to pay,” she said. looking for a way to do positive things for the Both Migdal and Beit Grand have programs community.” that encourage young Jews to contribute time Chlenov says this applies not only to Jews and effort to the community. but to Russian society in general. Beit Grand also operates a luxury Jewish In Ukraine, a $70 million Jewish commu- kindergarten for 40 children whose well-off nity center in Dnepropetrovsk due to be dedi- parents pay a monthly fee of $500—approxi- cated this month was funded entirely by local mately double the average national monthly philanthropists. Elsewhere in Ukraine, JCCs are salary. The kindergarten is so popular that it encouraging activism and philanthropy among has a long waiting list. The annual income of young Jews while accustoming older members $240,000 from fees helps cover other programs, to paying fees. including charitable activities. In Poland, the American Jewish Joint Distri- Nevertheless, the culture of giving is still bution Committee recently received its first sig- far less widespread than it is in the West, nificant donation from a local philanthropist. experts say. Russia has a Jewish population of Promoters of Jewish life in Eastern Europe 265,000, according to a 2010 official census, and say that getting people to donate time and the World Jewish Congress says it estimates the money is difficult in the former Soviet bloc, number is at least 330,000. Despite the com- where bitter memories of “forced volunteering” munity’s size, local philanthropy comes mostly remain, and there is deep-rooted skepticism in from a thin layer of “oligarchs or super-rich the idea of sacrificing for the common good. Jews,” Chlenov said. “What we are missing is a “Former Soviet countries have little cul- trusted brand for small donations from middle- ture of giving or volunteering, and I know ex- class donors, like what the Jewish federation actly why,” said Karina Sokolowska, director system does in the U.S.,” he said. of the Poland office of the JDC. “Growing up Attempts to raise donations from that sector in communist Poland, I remember attending yielded some results, according to Chlenov, but ‘compulsory-voluntary action’ every month. never beyond a total of $150,000 per fundrais- We would go somewhere and do what they ing campaign. told us. It profoundly affects your attitude to In Ukraine, Eduard Dolinsky, director of the community work.” Ukrainian Jewish Committee, says the Jewish Mariya Zarud, 22, of Odessa, encountered middle class still isn’t opening its wallet. “Since this barrier to community work at home. the mid-’90s, we are seeing the same 10 to 15 Zarud, the regional coordinator for the very rich Jews funding charity,” he said. The do- JDC-funded Metzuda program for developing nor pool is “sadly not expanding.” Jewish leadership, said she had to plead with her This means that with a Jewish population parents to convince them that her unpaid role of 360,000 to 400,000 and many thousands of in the Jewish community was a good thing. welfare cases, Ukrainian Jewry would “face a “Initially it was pretty tough. I had to make humanitarian disaster” if it weren’t for Ameri- them see I wasn’t wasting my time,” Zarud said can money, Dolinsky added. n of her teen years, when she first became in-

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Netanyahu expected win in elections unlikely to change Israel’s left-right balance By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA)—It wasn’t Prime Minister Ben- rent balance of power between right and left, which Syria may work to Netanyahu’s advantage, accord- comes to Israel’s foreign policy challenges. jamin Netanyahu’s call for early elections that was currently favors the right, expected to change. The ing to Hebrew University political science professor Yachimovich and Lapid could try to swing unusual. After all, only a few governments have seats split between Israel’s center-left and left par- Avraham Diskin. the campaign back to the economy, playing to served a full term in Israel’s 64-year history. ties may change configuration, but the right-wing “If people see there’s a threat, people always go the economic liberalism advocated by Israelis in What was unusual was that seemingly ev- bloc in Netanyahu’s coalition is expected to keep its to the right,” Diskin told JTA. the mass socioeconomic protests of the sum- eryone on Israel’s political spectrum—from left dominant position. The only real threats to Netanyahu’s third term mer of 2011. But even there Netanyahu is seen to right—appeared to agree that there was no Kadima, the 6-year-old party started by Ariel are not in the Knesset right now. They include as having significant advantages: The economic real contest about who would be the next prime Sharon that won the most seats in the last election, Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister from crisis that slammed the United States and Eu- minister. Barring any major surprises, Netanya- in February 2009, is likely to cede the most ground. Kadima who recently was cleared of the corruption rope largely has bypassed Israel. hu is expected to win a third term handily when Some polls predict that Kadima, which was part case that prompted his resignation in 2008; Livni, Netanyahu “has the ability to say there’s a voting is held early next year; elections had been of the Netanyahu government this year for more who resigned from the Knesset after losing to Mo- world crisis and it’s only hit Israel lightly,” Gide- scheduled for October 2013. than two months, will win as few as eight seats. faz in Kadima primaries in March; and Yair Lapid, on Rahat, another Hebrew University political “Netanyahu looks like an authoritative and The Labor Party is likely to pick up many of a journalist turned politician who has founded a science professor, told JTA. “The social protests experienced statesman, with no present alterna- the voters defecting from Kadima. Polls show new centrist secular party called Yesh Atid, which did not succeed in topping the agenda.” tive,” Aluf Benn, Haaretz’s editor in chief, noted Yachimovich could lift Labor to as many as 20 translates as There is a Future. In his speech announcing the early elections, in an Op-Ed. seats, up sharply from the eight it now has but But Olmert still faces corruption charges in Netanyahu touted the stability of his current coali- It’s not that there’s no opposition to Netan- significantly down for a party that once was one other trials, and he has not yet said whether he will tion, which excluding this year’s brief unity govern- yahu in Israel. of the two main parties in Israel. try to make a political comeback. Olmert said he ment has fluctuated between 64 and 68 members Shelly Yachimovich, leader of the center-left As a sign of Netanyahu’s strength, both Kadima will reach a decision in a few days. At least one Li- since 2009 without any real coalition crises. Labor Party, has called his conservative economic and Labor are seen as potential coalition partners kud Knesset member, Tzipi Hotovely, reportedly Netanyahu owes that stability to a solid bloc policies a “violent jungle,” according to Maariv. for Likud, and neither Yachimovich nor Mofaz is looking into legal options to ban Olmert from of right-wing parties including the nationalist Yis- Shaul Mofaz, leader of the centrist Kadima Party, have ruled that out. The only non-Arab party that running, given the indictments he still faces. rael Beiteinu headed by Avigdor Liberman; the reli- criticized Netanyahu’s “lack of judgment” on a po- has vowed not to join Netanyahu in a coalition is It’s also unclear whether Livni will run or gious nationalist HaBayit HaYehudi; the Sephardic tential attack on Iran’s nuclear program. Meretz, which controls just four seats. which party she’d join if she does. Livni has failed Orthodox Shas Party; and United Torah Judaism. Zahava Gal-On, leader of the leftist Meretz Par- “It will be entertaining to watch them fight twice to form the coalition government that would These parties, polls show, will not grow or ty, asked in a Facebook post on Tuesday whether for their place in line,” columnist Yossi Verter have made her prime minister—once when she shrink substantially, with one possible wild card: voters “want four more years of trampling democ- wrote in Haaretz. inherited Kadima’s mantle after Olmert’s resigna- Aryeh Deri, the former Shas leader who left politics racy, damaging human rights, freedom of expres- Netanyahu cited his coalition’s failure to tion, and then when Kadima edged the Likud by in 2000 after being convicted of corruption. Deri sion, free assembly and protest?” Even Ehud Barak, pass a budget as the reason for calling the early one seat in the 2009 elections. may run again, even if it means starting a rival par- Israel’s defense minister and Netanyahu’s coalition elections now. As for Lapid, while his entrance into politics ty to Shas. Should he win a small bloc of seats, he partner, has been sparring with the prime minister As it has for his entire term, the issue of how to was greeted by much hype—he’s also the son of the could become a kingmaker to either a right-wing over U.S.-Israel relations. stop Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons program could late secular politician Yosef “Tommy” Lapid—he or left-wing coalition. n But none of these political leaders represents a dominate the campaign. In addition, the Arab has no experience in government and is not con- formidable challenge to Netanyahu. Nor is the cur- Spring and the regional instability in Egypt and sidered a viable alternative to Netanyahu when it Drop in venture capital funding puts squeeze on Israel’s tech sector By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA)—The Facebook page of PlayArt to be for startups—a key engine of the Israeli of Nucleix, a startup focusing on DNA analysis “If the company is successful in developing Labs, an Israeli gaming startup, looks more like the economy—to get off the ground. that he co-founded four years ago. and having the first three, four or five customers homepage of an art museum than the profile of an This drop in funding has come as Israel’s Nucleix rents space from Rad BioMed, in Israel, they can try to go abroad, but then they emerging technology company. technology sector, which includes startups and though it does not receive funding from the lab. need more money,” he said. It features an article about Johannes Ver- larger established companies, has experienced “It’s cheaper and easier” to work at Rad The drop in funding actually could help meer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” an animation dramatic layoffs. BioMed’s offices, Frumkin said. “Instead of cre- people like Wanono, however, as they will own a of Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and a link According to an August article in Haaretz, ating a laboratory, we entered an existing one. It greater percentage of their own companies and to a Twitter feed, @FrescoJesus, about a century- 16,000 of Israel’s 80,000 tech workers have lost helps that we have a little in common with other thus make larger profits should they sell their old Spanish fresco. The goal of the startup is to their jobs. Government funding of the tech sec- companies.” companies or go public on the stock market, integrate art and cultural education into iPad tor also has dropped 40 percent over the past Incubators and accelerators have less money Einav said. games—to create “some added value from play- decade, to $400 million in 2011. to invest than venture capital firms—typically “The question is how much time the founding,” according to Adir Wanono, who launched While the number of new startups has not in the hundreds of thousands rather than the ers are ready to sacrifice with minimal salaries, PlayArt Labs 10 months ago. declined from previous years, industry investors millions. But Yoav Chelouche, managing part- or whether they successfully convince the em- But now Wanono, 34, who successfully and entrepreneurs say that venture capital firms ner of Israel’s Aviv Venture Capital, says “the ployees to work with reasonable salaries for a funded another startup two years ago, has en- have been less willing to take risks on those cost of building a new company is dramatically year or two,” he said. “If you’re an entrepreneur countered an unfamiliar obstacle. companies as they seek to expand. lower than it’s been” in the past. and you’re not ready to sacrifice a part of your After eight months of working with barely “The entire venture capital model is broken,” “You don’t need to buy software and an op- salary, it’s like you have a dream but you want any money, he has had trouble securing nec- said Yesha Sivan, president of the Israel Internet erating system,” he said. “You can use a lot of someone else to finance it.” essary funding from investors who like his Association. “It used to be that a fund would get open source code,” programs that are available Einav also noted that the percentage of ven- idea but are hesitant to invest. He has secured $100 million, it would invest in 10 companies for free on the Internet. ture capital funding of Israeli companies from $55,000 in investments from family and friends, and it would get two or three big winners that According to Chelouche’s research, venture the United States is growing, which he says is but with four people working at the company, would make 10 times more on their money. capital firms in Israel provided about $3 billion “good because the biggest challenge is to cross even that shoestring budget will run out in six Today the return on VCs is relatively lower, so of funding to startups in Israel from 2008 to the ocean, so an American investor will give months, Wanono estimates. people are looking for other avenues.” 2012, versus $3.6 billion from 2004 to 2008 and credibility to the company.” Wanono says the market in Israel has become Into that void have stepped individual “an- $6.5 billion from 1999 to 2004. He also found, While some areas of the startup industry are tougher since his last startup. gel” investors, as well as several dozen compa- however, that Israel is on track to see about hot targets for investment, like biomedical com- “People say, ‘Go to the market, gain traction nies called startup accelerators or incubators 600 new companies created in 2012, a similar panies, Sivan says it’s harder now than in previ- and we’ll invest,’ but this lowers the chances of most that provide funding, space, equipment and number to 1999 and 2000. Chelouche says this ous years to get major investments as a startup. startups to succeed,” he said. “We need money now professional guidance to startups. could be a positive development for Israel’s tech Still, he has confidence that no matter how the to maximize our chances to succeed. Without One such accelerator is Tel Aviv-based Rad sector, as it will create “a situation where com- industry changes, startups will always be an at- money now, we won’t be able to maximize the BioMed, which focuses on biomedical startups. panies have to do more with less, which is not tractive career option for enterprising Israelis. benefit from a good launch.” At the end of its central hallway, above a smooth necessarily a bad thing—being more frugal.” “This will always be something people do,” PlayArt Labs is far from alone in encoun- beige table surrounded by beakers, microscopes But another investor, Roni Einav, the found- he said. “People like to create things, to take a tering this problem. Recently, Israel’s famously and computers, Dan Frumkin holds a test tube er of New Dimension Software, which he sold chance.” n booming startup scene has seen funding from in his latex gloves. Frumkin, 40, hopes to im- for a record $675 million in 1999, says that large venture capital firms decline. That means prove diagnoses of bladder cancer by analyzing companies may hit a roadblock as they seek to there’s less money available than there used DNA. He is the vice president for biochemistry expand overseas. 22 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 IProfile

Environmentalist Raymond DeYoung talks about our changing world Rachel Urist, staff writer aymond DeYoung is an environ- bor, a nervous time for him. His job at U-M harvested peas, string beans, radishes, cherry official Transition Towns. They are in the Unit- mental psychologist who teaches at was his first tenured position. As he began tomatoes, basil, potatoes, gourds, corn, wa- ed Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Rthe University of Michigan’s School organizing his new office, DeYoung popped termelon, and pumpkins. Ann Arbor is also Zealand, the United States, Italy and Chile. of Natural Resources. He and his colleague in and invited Princen out for coffee. Prin- home to Zingerman’s, whose Food Gatherers Like reskilling, the transition town move- of 30 years, Thomas Princen, have just pub- cen amost refused. There was so much work has spawned similar initiatives in commu- ment is based on the work of Rob Hopkins. lished The Localization Reader (MIT Press), to do! Today, their coffee hours are weekly nities across the country, and whose en- Both movements help people live with less en- a collection of essays written by environ- rituals, time when couragement of its ergy use. These communities fuse ancient and mentalists and other experts in the field of they exchange ideas, employees’ entre- modern skills and use the latest in low or zero- changing social behavior in the age of tran- discuss the seminar preneurial dreams impact engineering and technology. sition. DeYoung and Princen include sev- they co-teach, de- has won wide- DeYoung mentions resilience circles, eral of their own essays in the book, whose lineate plans for spread praise. too, which have emerged in communi- purpose is to help people recognize and various projects. Behavior en- ties across the country. These circles, often align themselves with the current realities of The Localization trepreneurship is neighborhood-based, promote the sharing energy descent. This collapse of resources, Reader is among the key to dealing with of skills, professional advice, emotional sup- which the authors call a “downshift,” neces- products of their the problems we port, and an age-old feature of friendship: sitates change in a life-style based on the er- friendship. face. DeYoung is helping hands. He is also intrigued by the roneous assumption that the availability of A sampling of impressed by ex- Jewish notion of tikkun olam, repairing the oil and coal was interminable. The descent the book’s essay periments and ini- world. Though he sees this concept primar- has already begun, says DeYoung, and the titles are telling. tiatives that have ily as a call for responsible stewardship of the impact of energy depletion will be felt dra- They include: “Fos- attracted follow- earth, a concept that his wife teaches her pre- matically within ten years. The book aims to sil Fuel Decline” ings in recent years. schoolers, the concept may be understood to help people plan for the end of fossil fuels (M. King Hubbert); They include: have broader ramifications. Humankind was and other non-renewable energy sources. “The Inevitability Eco-villages and given the gift of life supported by a world There is a difference, say the authors, be- of Transition” (Jo- co-housing com- that sustains us. It is now our responsibility tween “localization” and the more narrow seph A. Tainter); “A munities, which are to sustain the world remain viable. We must and provincial “localism.” Nor is localization Whole New Way of contemporary vari- protect it from ourselves. the reverse of globalization. DeYoung ex- Life” (Karen Litfin); ants of the short- “We’re going through the Kubler-Ross plains that localization is a process of social “Local Enterprise” lived communes of stages of coping right now,” DeYoung says. and behavioral change, wherein “our atten- and “15 Conserving Raymond DeYoung the 1960s. In coming to terms with loss and death, tion is focused on everyday behavior within Communities” (Wendell Berry); “Motives Community Supported Agriculture people go through phases that Kubler-Ross a place-based community.” In discussing cur- for Living Lightly” (Raymond DeYoung); (CSA), which created an inventive collabo- delineates as: denial, anger, bargaining, de- rent consumer behavior, we note about the “Adaptive Muddling” (R. DeYoung and Ste- ration between farmers and consumers. Tens pression and acceptance. DeYoung insists absence of seasons in supermarkets, where we phen Kaplan); “Tools for the Transition” of thousands of citizens have joined CSAs in that it is time to face the new reality and to buy kiwi, strawberries, grapes and pineapple (Donella Meadows, Jørgen Randers, and the last 20 years. Consumers buy a certain see change not as loss, but as opportunity. all year round. But this override of nature’s Dennis Meadows); “Downshift/Upshift: Our number of “shares” from farmers and then He coined “the well-fed neighbor” notion, dictates requires endless supplies of gasoline Choice” (R. DeYoung and T. Princen). receive an allotment of local, seasonal pro- which holds that it is our own best interests for the vehicles that transport these delicacies; to see that our neighbors are well fed. “If my infrastructures that clear roads in winter, so neighbor is not fed well, some part of me that trucks can get through; an atmosphere Self-sufficiency allows people to save money, cut energy use, isn’t fed well,” he says that can resist indefinitely the emissions of There is a CSA in Missouri that now calls carbon and other pollutants. The ultimate minimize or eliminate harmful chemical use. In short, through itself the “Well-Fed Neighbor CSA.” Such an goals of localization, says DeYoung, “are to affirmative response to current conditions is increase the long-term psychological well- reskilling, people learn to rethink, repurpose, reuse, and recycle. much better, says DeYoung, “than having us being of people and societies while sustaining scared or go to war.” Besides, provisioning and even improving the integrity and coher- “Downshift,” or “downshift moment,” duce each week throughout the farming sea- our neighbors is not just hyperlocalism. “It’s ence of natural systems, especially those that explains DeYoung, is a driving metaphor. son. This arrangement benefits both farmers part of tikkun olam. directly provision our communities.” When driving, people downshift to adjust to and consumers. Reviews of The Localization Reader have He practices what he preaches. He and his changing road conditions. Likewise, as en- Reskilling programs, which help people been uniformly favorable. Only one main- wife, Noreen, got rid of their second car in vironmental conditions change, we need to to become more self-sufficient and resilient tains that the book is academic, a claim that 1979. They bike and walk whenever possible. shift into lower gear, to “drop down to lower by learned how to do things for themselves. DeYoung and Princen are quick to refute. They grow many of their own vegetables in level of societal complexity,” as DeYoung puts “Reskilling” was coined by Rob Hopkins, They believe that this book speaks to all their backyard garden and supplement that it. Many environmentalists use the more dire who wrote one of the essays included in citizens—scholars and lay folk alike. When I produce with provisions from local farmers word, “collapse,” to describe the drying up of The Localization Reader. Hopkins also wrote ask DeYoung whether there is a Jewish angle markets. They joined a CSA and invested in energy sources, or “peak oil” –the point in The Transition Handbook, which defines to the subject he pursues, he surprises me by the Tilian Farmer Development Program, time when the maximum rate of petroleum reskilling as: “re-learning the skills that our raising the issue of leadership. He is acutely which bought land north of Ann Arbor and extraction is reached, after which the rate grandparents took for granted, such as how aware of his Jewish connection to the work incubates young farmers there. Three young of production is expected to enter terminal to use hand tools, how to build our own he does. While he never quotes the prophet farm couples just came aboard. DeYoung and decline. It is common knowledge that fossil structures, how to mend and make cloth- Isaiah’s injunction to be “a light unto the na- Princen have committed all royalties from fuels will, eventually, be depleted. According ing, how to make our own medicine, how to tions,” DeYoung talks about the Jewish in- their book to two community organizations to experts, that point is nigh. forage, grow, preserve and store our food.” clination toward moral leadership. He also that exemplify localization: Growing Hope But DeYoung and Princen are optimis- Self-sufficiency allows people to save money, notes that Jews are accustomed to transi- and People’s Food Co-op. Growing Hope tic in their approach to the dismal realities cut energy use, minimize or eliminate harm- tion. We have been thrown out of countries (www.growinghope.net) is an organization of climate change and dwindling supplies ful chemical use. In short, through reskilling, throughout our history. We have been forced dedicated to helping people improve their of coal, peat, petroleum and natural gas. people learn to rethink, repurpose, reuse, to adapt to new societies, to adjust to chang- lives and communities through gardening, “Downshifting is both a process and a mo- and recycle. Reskilling programs must not be ing restrictions. This is an age, “that may be healthy food access, and local food security. ment – a mental shift.” We need to retrain confused with retraining programs (or vo- an opportunity for us to lead.” The Food Co-op (www.peoplesfood.coop), ourselves, teach our children to see things cational rehabilitation), which help people Raymond DeYoung began his profes- on Fourth Avenue near the Farmer’s Market, differently, to know that the supermarket is learn new skills or trades, often in response sional career as an engineer, working for an has a growing membership and loyal follow- not the source of food, just as the furnace is to the changing economic environment. industrial society. After becoming “more in- ing. It also has a popular café, where the au- not the source of heat. DeYoung points out Transition towns, or the transition town volved in the people side”, he went back to thors of The Localization Reader often meet that Ann Arbor’s Jewish Community Center movement, is the grassroots network of com- school for his Ph.D. He feels lucky to have to exchange ideas. is among many organizations contributing munities working to build resilience in re- changed tacks. He’s “having fun” these days, DeYoung is an engaging fellow with to localizations. His wife, Noreen DeYoung, sponse to peak oil, climate destruction, and doing behavior change research, finding out a ready smile. He is also a force of nature. Director of the JCC’s Early Childhood Cen- economic instability. This trend is an example how the mind interacts with the world. He Princen recalls their first encounter, 30 years ter (ECC), initiated the establishment of the of socioeconomic localization. As of May 2010, never tires of asking: “how can we make the ago. It was Princen’s first week in Ann Ar- pre-schoolers’ garden, where they grew and there are over 400 communities recognized as world better?” n

Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 23 I Best Reads

The Wizard of Lies: Meticulous story of Madoff scandal Rachel Urist, staff writer iana Henriques wrote this book $64.8 billion. Out-of-pocket cash disappeared from “confidence man,” and Madoff inspired their ruined lives. Many of the victims were after covering the Bernie Madoff to the tune of $20 billion. Madoff was leg- confidence. He then conned friends and fam- present in court. Nine were asked to ad- Dstory for the New York Times. She endary for inspiring trust and ily alike: hard-working, middle class strivers dress the court. They included a retired New was part of a team of financial journalists for named his company “Madoff and rich celebrities. His York City corrections officer whose house that story, and their efforts earned the team a Securities International, Ltd.” victims included Jew- and pension were now gone; a 61 year old Pulitzer Prize nomination. In The Wizard of But in the end, those securities ish icons: Elie Wiesel, widow now working three jobs to make ends Lies, Henriques looks at the sweep of the sto- disappeared. Madoff survived Yeshiva University, the meet; a mother whose daughter’s college tu- ry, from Madoff’s early years through his rise repeated interviews and inves- Weizman Institute, the ition fund disappeared in the middle of the and fall. She is financially savvy. Her book is tigations, but the blizzard of Technion-Israel Institute daughter’s junior year; the two now lived “in a laced with financial jargon: options, deriva- lies, subpoenas, legal proceed- of Technology, Hebrew nightmare we can’t wake from.” There was a tives, front-running, selling short, the split- ings, and investigations by Univeristy, Hadassah. model, a “fragile blond” who said that Madoff strike conversion strategy, synthetic trades, the Securities and Exchange Madoff seemed to have destroyed her trust in people, destroyed her clawback suits, arbitrage trades, preference Commission (SEC) and the fooled himself long be- life.” One man with a mentally disabled twin payments, and fraudulent conveyences. She Securities Investor Protection fore he began to dupe cli- brother reported that their trust fund van- defines everything and makes the story acces- Corporation (SIPC) were fi- ents and deflect regulators. ished, and with it their means of support. sible to everyone. Her meticulous investiga- nally too much for the 70 year Caught in his growing web In describing this “wrenching ritual” in tive journalism is enhanced by psychological old Madoff. He was weary of of lies, he found himself the courtroom, Henrique highlights the tes- acuity and philosophical depth. Henriques his scam. When the fraud unable to crawl out. timony of Burt Ross, “a charismatic elderly explores the human factors that led to the was exposed, these agencies The fallout was – and man supporting himself on two walking fiasco, particularly people trust blindly in were mortified. The world is – unfathomable. The sticks,” who lost $5 million. Ross said: someone whose outsized ambition matches was aghast, Madoff’s victims were ruined, and venerable Elie Wiesel, who spent his career What can we possibly say about Madoff? their unrealistic hopes. This combination, his family shattered. bearing witness to Nazi atrocities, was asked That he was a philanthropist? The money he she feels, is at the heart of this tragedy. She The story of Madoff’s fraud is so deeply de- if he could forgive Bernie Madoff. “No,” he gave to charities he stole. A good family man? is convinced that there will always be a Ponzi pressing that I confess to having set the book answered. There were at least three suicides. He leaves his grandchildren a name that scheme unfolding somewhere. aside for a while. It suddenly weighed three The elder of Madoff’s two sons, Mark, a mortifies them. A righteous Jew? Nobody By now, everyone who follows the news tons. I turned to lighter fiction before picking University of Michigan alumnus, hanged has done more to reinforce the ugly stereo- knows what a Ponzi scheme is. It’s an invest- up this book again. Only after a break could I himself. A French financier slit his wrists. A type that all we care about is money. ment scam in which someone steals money see this book as the financial thriller it is said to decorated British war hero shot himself. How did Madoff accrue such loss? Hen- from Peter to pay Paul. Madoff’s scheme be. But it is also a modern Greek tragedy. Henrique brings the courtroom proceed- rique believes that it was Madoff’s vaulting racked up numbers that are staggering, Madoff seduced thousands with his old- ings to life. Before the sentence was read on ambition combined with his investors’ out- though the precise amount remains unclear. world charm. He’s been described as hai- June 29, 2009 in a federal courthouse in New sized hopes led them all over a cliff. There On paper (statement accounts), the amount mish – down-to-earth, modest, congenial. York City, hundreds of letters and emails had stolen was calculated to be between $54 to Henrique reminds us that “con-man” comes been sent by Madoff’s victims, reporting on continued on next page

24 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 I Kosher Cuisine

New kosher cookbook by Helen Nash Beets with ginger Mary Bilyeu, staff writer I always wear thing plastic gloves when I work with beets, as this avoids staining my fingers with beet juice, which can be hard to remove. If you’re in a hurry, you can chop the beets in ew Kosher Cuisine: Healthy, Simple him relatively healthy was to cook for him.” a food processor, but this will give them a different texture. & Stylish, Helen Nash’s newest So she began to work with “novel kosher in- 5 medium beets Ncookbook, offers elegant, but un- gredients that were just coming to the mar- 1" piece ginger, peeled and grated complicated, recipes that are fresh and beau- ket. Wasabi powder, miso, panko (Japanese 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil tifully enticing. As its dust jacket states, the breadcrumbs), balsamic and rice vinegars, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar book “contains many new and imaginative and a variety of oils—truffle and sesame— kosher salt fusion recipes that are as modern as they are hadn’t been available to kosher cooks” when freshly ground black pepper nutritious .... This book shatters forever the she’d been working on her first two cook- snipped chives, for garnish myth that Jewish food is all gefilte fish and books during the 1990s. These new flavors mache or other greens, for serving chopped liver!” were easily incorporated into Nash’s efforts Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a baking pan with foil. There is, of course, a recipe for Chopped to maximize nutrition, utilize readily avail- Wash the beets and, while still wet, wrap each one individually in foil. (Be sure to wrap Chicken Liver, classic that able items from supermarkets, and—most them tightly; otherwise some of the juice may ooze out.) Place in the pan and bake for 35-40 it is; but without schmaltz importantly—“to select minutes, until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife. Remove each beet from the it’s lighter and healthier, es- ingredients of the highest oven as it becomes ready. pecially if served with cu- quality and, whenever pos- When cool, slip the skin off the beets. Cut them into 1/4" slices, then into 1/4" cubes. Add the cumber slices as the author sible, seasonal products.” ginger, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and combine well. Season to taste. recommends. Other tradi- New Kosher Cuisine is tional dishes are made more divided into standard cat- Serve on individual plates, garnished with chives, and accompanied by mache. nutritious, as well, while still egories (Appetizers, Lun- Makes 4 servings. retaining their Jewish char- cheon Dishes, Desserts, acter: vegetables and dill etc.), and each subdivides reduce the fat and increase its recipes by whether they Shredded sweet potatoes with cumin and scallions the flavor of the mushroom- are meat, dairy, or pareve. Sweet potatoes have been growing in this country since long before Columbus, so I can hon- infused Barley Soup with There are also sections estly say they are more American than apple pie. Miso; sun-dried tomatoes devoted to information 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) and two varieties of mus- about ingredients, equip- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tard add zest, but not calo- ment, and technique that /2 teaspoon ground cumin ries or cholesterol, to Pot Roast; and a make the cookbook a valu- 2 scallions, including the green part, finely chopped Honey Cake that is “moist, light, and not too able resource for kitchen novices while the 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice kosher salt sweet” offers the benefit of mashed banana creativity of the recipes can inspire cooking freshly ground black pepper to compensate for less oil. mavens. Asian and Indian influences—incorpo- The offerings—from soups and salads to Peel the potatoes and quarter them so they will fit through the feed tube of a food processor. rating ginger, sake, curry, and other vibrant entrees and desserts—are perfect for every- Shred them coarsely using the medium attachment. flavors—are also featured in many recipes, day meals, as they are not difficult to prepare Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium, add the providing an exotic touch. A variety of Ital- at all. But many of them would also be ideal cumin and scallions, and sauté for a few seconds. ian rice and pasta dishes is included, from for the upcoming Thanksgiving feast or for a Add the potatoes and sauté until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce to a more intrigu- beautiful Shabbat dinner, offering new twists lemon juice, salt, and pepper. ing Orecchiette with Mushrooms and Radic- on expected dishes and lightening some of Serves 4–6. chio. And fruits and vegetables are utilized the traditionally rich festive foods. in unique ways, such as the Green Pea and For Nash, there are several integral as- Zucchini Soup or the Mango-Kiwi Relish pects to a recipe: it must have fabulous flavor, Mini fruit truffles that accompanies a salmon dish. be nutritious, be easily prepared, and not be I always use California apricots when I make this recipe because they are less sweet than other Nash is a respected cook, lecturer, and terribly complicated. And each of these char- varieties. These truffles can be refrigerated or frozen. Put them side by side in an air-tight teacher who was born into a rabbinical fam- acteristics is represented in the dishes of New plastic container, with wax paper between the layers. You can roll the truffles in confectioners ily in Poland but has lived for many years in Kosher Cuisine. But the most important attri- sugar instead of granulated sugar. New York City. She has offered demonstra- bute of a dish is respect for the dietary laws, 1/4 pound dried California apricots tions at locations as varied as New York Uni- which are deeply meaningful to her: 1/4 pound walnuts versity and the De Gustibus cooking school “Keeping kosher is more, to me, than just 1/4 pound pitted dates at Macy’s, as well as studying and collabo- a sensible way to live and to eat healthfully. 1/4 pound dried currants rating with world-renowned chefs. She is a The ancient Jewish dietary laws help to orga- 2 tablespoons apple juice noted cooking authority, and one who offers nize my life around family, Friday nights, and 1 tablespoon superfine sugar, for dusting imaginative cuisine honoring the dietary holidays. They remind me of the importance Place the apricots in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the walnuts and laws. But her recipes are so tempting that of community and anchor me to the other pulse to chop. Add the dates and pulse, then add the currants. Add the apple juice and pulse even those who don’t keep kosher would find rituals of our religion. Their observance in- until the mixture sticks to the blade. them inviting and delicious. spires me to study our texts more deeply—a Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand and roll it into a smooth ball. Con- After her late husband suffered a mas- search for meaning that, in turn, heightens tinue until all the mixture has been used. sive stroke, “one of the ways in which (Nash) my respect for human nature. The Torah says Before serving, dust the truffles lightly with sugar. tried both to give him pleasure and keep it all in its reverence for life.” n Makes 4 dozen truffles.

Madoff, continued from previous page had been warnings. Michael Ocrant, an astute “… fooled regulators, hedge fund admin- deserved to be indicted, convicted, sued, for her coverage of federal compensation financial reporter for Barrons, tried to alert istrators, and auditors for years, conjuring ruined, and imprisoned for life. But in the and charitable relief for the families of vic- the community. He challenged everyone by up counterfeit records and bogus computer oceans of ink and galaxies of cyberspace de- tims of the 9/11 attacks. She chronicled the calling Madoff a fraud and presenting me- data that seemed to satisfy them. But you voted to Ruth Madoff and her sons, few, if fate of Cantor Fitzgerald, the Wall Street ticulous documentation for the allegations. cannot conjure up a counterfeit bank bal- any, commentators asked the obvious ques- trading house that lost three-quarters of its No one listened. Another suspicious sleuth, ance and write checks on it. The money is tion: What if they were innocent? work force in the collapse of the World Trade a quantitative analyst named Harry Marko- there or it isn’t—and it wasn’t.” This book is a comprehensive record of Center. Her work was included in the “A Na- polis, also insisted that Madoff was too good Henriques poses questions that eluded the events leading to Madoff’s downfall. It is also tion Challenged” section for which The New to be true, and he had numbers to prove it. shocked public when the scandal first broke, a testament to the courage and competence York Times won a Pulitzer Prize in 2002. She He, too, was ignored. When the SEC sent an when everyone assumed that Madoff’s wife of an extraordinary journalist. Challenge is won the George Polk Award for Military Re- investigative team, Madoff snowed them – as and sons were also culpable, part of a family all in a day’s work for Diana Henrique. She porting, the Worth Bingham Prize and the he had done time and again, from 1992 until conspiracy. She writes: has been honored for articles exposing the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. his downfall in December 2008. Before his If they were accomplices, they deserved financial exploitation of young soldiers by In Henriques’ accounts, unsavory stories be- time ran out, he had, in Henrique’s words: to be more than vilified in the media; they insurance and investment companies and come riveting cautionary tales. n

Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 25 I On Another Note

Musician Ben Cohen’s many talents Sandor Slomovits, staff writer en Cohen is a multi-talented musi- Arts Ensemble in Ann Arbor, which is a ways in charge when I’m conducting, it’s Cohen: She’s played many instruments all cian and actor who works in many terrific chamber group in town. always my rehearsal, my way. Even if I cre- through her childhood. She’s a dancer, an different areas of the musical life of ate an organic give and take atmosphere, actor, and very talented. My wife, Julie, is a B WJN: You’ve worked with Kate Mendeloff. Ann Arbor and Detroit area. He is the con- which I love to do, it’s still…different. tile maker. She wasn’t born Jewish but has (lecturer at the U-M’s Residential College ductor and musical director of Vocal Arts And it should be different. been very active in helping to promote a Ensemble, the fine local chamber group; At the same time, I love to be inspired and Jewish life in our house, and has been a he is a composer with a number of theater get mentored. I don’t like collaborative real driving force with our involvement in shows to his credit; he teaches music full time ventures that are sort of democratically the Temple. It’s just the three of us, and at Greenhills School; and also occasionally sterile. Someone must rise above and I because it’s just the three of us, it’s very directs theater productions at Community love seeing when that happens. I just love important to create as much communi- High School; and has served as choir direc- working with good stuff. It’s the combi- ty as we can. I really believe in that. The tor for the professional choir at Temple Beth nation of people but it’s also that high Temple has been terrific with that. El in Bloomfield Hills, for the High Holidays level we’re all reaching for. WJN: My daughter, Emily, is a fabulous mu- services. We talked about his life in music. I think teaching is aiming high naturally. sician and I feel so lucky that I get to play I’m always trying to find that thing that WJN: I was introduced to you and your work music with her, on stage and off. At the is slightly beyond what the group can do, by Cantor Rose at Temple Beth Emeth. same time, I never did —nor do I now— as long as it’s mixed with things that they She spoke very highly of you. feel that I want or need her to follow in can enjoy singing without worrying about my footsteps. Cohen: She’s really a remarkable person, and it. But there is a strong element of helping very influential to me. There’s not a day my students be challenged and reaching Cohen: I feel exactly the same way. I don’t when I’m teaching that she doesn’t come for something great and get that kind of want to make her into what she’s not in- to my mind because of her manner with “aha” moment. I think I do it with every clined to do. I feel she has a lot of talent. people and her ability get right away to group, from the 6th graders on up to the I want her to find her voice first, find her what’s important—in a higher way. I kind professionals. It’s always about expecting inner…that voice. And I’m eager to see of release my ego much more easily when more. You can’t go high enough. There’s her come into her own. I love the fact that I can channel her. (Laughter) I tell her an accepted standard of artistic excel- she’s here (an eighth grader at Greenhills) that too. lence in everything that we do, the idea and that she still calls me dad in the hall. Ben Cohen that we’re all aiming for that high level in- I feel very delighted that she’s in music. WJN: Let’s start with your childhood. Did spires me more than anything. Whatever It gives us a way of connecting and hav- you grow up in a musical family? and director of the popular Shakespeare that is, a spiritual calling, or a professional ing something to talk about and having in the Arb productions.) Cohen: My father is an American Studies calling, that artistic level, which in itself something in our back pockets together. professor at Brandeis, but he’s also a tenor Cohen: She was the first person connected is a… I’m very grateful that she’s in music for with the University that I worked with that very reason. What would it be like if and is very influential in my wanting to WJN: I don’t want to put words in your when I came to Ann Arbor. She contacted she wasn’t a musician, or didn’t have an sing and being around opera. I developed mouth, but I think of it almost as a re- me about writing music for a production artistic temperament, or sensibility? We a passion for both jazz and classical music ligion. The art is its own religion, which of Lysistrata and then we continued on sing together around the piano, we per- as a kid. I was a jazz saxophonist and clas- is not to say that it’s in conflict with any and did many projects at the Residential form together from time to time. We’ve sical singer, and influenced by my father, other religion… but also by my brothers who were all mu- College, and for Young People’s Theatre. sung duets together. It’s been fantastic. sicians too. Cohen: Correct, it’s not in conflict with any WJN: Cantor Rose had high praise for your WJN: One of the realities of being a musi- other one, but the fact that we’re collec- composing. cian in this culture is that to make a life in WJN: You also went to Brandeis. tively agreeing to this higher standard is music most musicians need to wear a lot Cohen: I’ve written quite a lot. I wrote a the same thing. That’s what drives me, Cohen: I studied music at Brandeis. It’s a of hats, but the flip side of that is that we “Casey at the Bat,” which is done often, that’s what fortifies me more and more; very small, academically centered depart- get to wear a lot of hats. ment. I was performance oriented, but I and I wrote a story based on “The Wild wanting to aim higher and higher, trying did study with great people. Swans” by Hans Christian Andersen, and to balance that with not expecting too Cohen: It’s true. I really thrive on that. And I the “Mask of the Red Death,” based on a much of people. think I found the right job where I get to WJN: Singing? Poe short story. I wrote a rather major do that here, and meet other people who WJN: Including yourself? Cohen: Singing and conducting some too, piece here at Greenhills in 2007, “Hercules also do it. I wouldn’t know any other way. and saxophone. I graduated in ’85 and Leaves His Mark,” and that was the biggest Cohen: Including myself. The more I rec- I feel very fortunate that I have theater, I then taught in schools in Boston, acted full-length show that I’ve written. ognize how high I want to go, the more I have lots of different elements that I get have to be in tune with not enforcing that to do. I’ve worked with Performance Net- in shows in theater and conducted; a WJN: Tell us about teaching at Greenhills. lot of what I do now. I started to sing in on others, just trying to inspire people. work, with the JET Theatre, and others. The theater and the choral music really high-level choirs. I was never a solo bari- Cohen: I’ve been here since 1998, and I WJN: Tell us about your work with the Vocal fuels me. Ann Arbor has been an incred- tone, making a lot of connections, a lot teach 6th through 12th grade. I get to Arts Ensemble. of money. It was mainly through forming teach basic skills and singing, I also teach ible playpen for me. In a bigger city I my own groups. playwriting, and an acting Shakespeare Cohen: Vocal Arts is a really, really fine might have gotten swallowed up with a class. I run an Elizabethan Festival here group, that tends to fly under the radar. lot of people who do that sort of thing, WJN: So what brought you here? as part of that Shakespeare class, a kind We’re now about 24 singers strong. We do but here I feel like I can flourish and make Cohen: My mentor at Brandeis, the choral of secular Madrigal dinner that we do in a variety of a cappella music as well as col- great relationships and friendships and director there, went through the program the spring. I also direct the Shakespeare laborations with other ensembles such as collaborations. I feel very fortunate, hav- at the University of Michigan and highly production every year. It’s a very rich life, Motor City Brass Quintet, People Danc- ing decided to make Ann Arbor my cul- encouraged me to go here for graduate I love it here. I don’t have the hardship ing, River Raisin Ragtime Review (Revue) tural home, as well as my literal home. n school. I came in 1991 so I could study of having ten classes a day like my public and we’ve sung with the Ann Arbor Sym- with Gustav Meier, Jerry Blackstone, and school colleagues have to do sometimes. phony quite a bit. We commission new Ben Cohen’s Vocal Arts Ensemble has Theo Morrison. I cemented my friend- I am very fortunate to be here, it’s a re- works all the time. We sing in theatrical two concerts coming up in November ship with Theo and Annie [Rose] that ally great school. My colleagues are great, settings, concert settings, church settings, and December. On November 3 they’ll way, (Theo Morrison is Cantor Annie the kids are really eager to learn. They’re and Temple settings. It’s just been kind of be at the First United Methodist Rose’s husband, and teaches at the U of not trying to get away with not doing any- my baby in the last ten years. It’s been a Church and will be singing the Howells M) and I stayed. I met my wife here. thing. I really, really love the environment. very central part of my life. Requiem, a Bach motet and music by The only thing I wish is that it was avail- I had sung with the Zamir Chorale of WJN: Let’s talk about your family. You men- Schütz, Byrd, Pearsall and even Stevie able to more people. That’s the bugaboo. Boston and that experience helped me tioned that your daughter, Tema, is about to Wonder. Their December concert, at I struggle with that end of things. But I found the Zamir Chorale of Metropoli- become bat mitzvah. Is she musical too? Genesis/Temple Beth Emeth, will fea- tan Detroit in 1993. I was the founding have terrifically collaborative colleagues ture Christmas and Chanukah music. conductor. I did that for 13 years, until and I love being in situations where I’m Cohen: She’s a terrific singer. For more information, visit www. 2006. Most of my conducting and high- working with others. Theater does that WJN: Surprise, surprise. (Laughter) vocalartsannarbor.org/schedule.php. level music making now is with the Vocal naturally. Conducting is fine, but I’m al-

26 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 I Calendar

The Amazing Race: BIC. Noon. Wednesday 7 about her book entitled Life of Alice Herz- November 2012 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: TBE. For informa- Sommer, the World’s Oldest Holocaust Survivor. tion, contact Cantor Rose at cantorannie@ 12:30 p.m. gmail.com. 7:45–8:45 p.m. Tai Chi at the JCC: JCC. Washtenaw Community Yiddish Open House: JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. Thursday 1 College class held at the JCC. Instructor Karla Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Grosbeck of Good EnerChi Studio will teach Shabbat for ages 5 and under at 5:30 p.m. Tot SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Ma- Monday 5 traditional low impact Tai Chi moves that and Sukkat Shalom dinner at 6:00 p.m. Sha- ria Farquhar, $4 per session, 10 a.m. Current promote the flow of good energy through the lom Dinner at 6:30 p.m. First Grade Fam- Events with Heather Dombey, 11 a.m. Dairy English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. body, Improve balance, health and memory. ily Consecration Shabbat Service with Youth Lunch Buffet, $3. Noon. Special events and Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Fees and registration information found on Choir at 7:30 p.m. presentations at 1 p.m. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays WCC website. For more information, contact Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Lunchtime book at Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Karen Freedland at karenfreedland@jccfed. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of club session focusing on second book of the Street. For more information, contact JFS at org or phone 971-0990. Wednesdays through the calendar. year, Here I Am: Using Jewish Spiritual Wis- 769-0209 or email [email protected]. November 21. dom to Become More Present, Centered, and Ongoing. Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance for Saturday 10 Available for Life, by Dr. Leonard Felder. For Osher Lifelong Learning: JCC. “Investing in Re- lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Eileen information, contact Cantor Annie Rose at tirement” class is offered this month. Other Pollack, author of Breaking and Entering. Au- Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50–9:30 a.m. [email protected]. Noon–1 p.m. classes, at different times and dates, are also thor presentation follows lunch. Noon. Morning Services: BIC. Kehillat Shabbat for 3rd– Lunch and Monthly Birthday Celebration: JCC offered. Registration through OLLI at www. Author Presentation: JCC. Presentation by Ei- 5th Grade at 11 a.m. Mini Minyan for K–2nd Seniors. Birthday celebration for all with No- olli.umich.org or by phone at 971-0990. For leen Pollack, author of Breaking and Entering. Grade at 11:15 a.m. Tot Shabbat at 11:15 a.m. vember birthdays at 12:30 p.m. Bring family information, contact Karen Freedland at 12:30 p.m. and friends for lunch and birthday cake. [email protected]. 10–11:30 a.m. Chapel Service: TBE. 10 a.m. Weekly Musical Meditations: TBE. Led by Can- Presentation: JCC Seniors. Marylen Oberman, Mondays through December 3. Shabbat Services: AARH. Interactive community tor Annie Rose and John Goodell, St. Clare’s service features music, singing, modern English clinical psychologist, will present on “Journal- Trop Class: TBE. With Cantor Rose. For information, Music director. 6:15–7:15 p.m. ing for your Legacy.” 1 p.m. contact [email protected] Noon–1 p.m. readings alongside the traditional prayers and Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. thought provoking Torah discussion led by rab- Historical Roots of Modern Judaism Class: Jewish Book Festival Author Conversation: JCC. A Author Presentation: JCC. Presentation by Aar- binic intern Aura Ahuvia. To get involved, con- JCC. Led by Professor Todd Endelman, this conversation with Zoe Fishman, author of Sav- on Dworkin, author of Uncommon Rhythm: tact [email protected] or visit www.aarecon. class covers the four varieties of Judaism that ing Ruth. Moderated by Alice Fishman. 7 p.m. A Black, White, Jewish, Jehovah’s Witness, Irish org. At the JCC from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. dominate Jewish life today: Reform, Conserva- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. With Cantor Rose. tive, Modern Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox. Catholic Adoptee’s Journey to Leadership. 7 p.m. Author Presentation: JCC. Jewish Book Festival For information, contact cantorannie@gmail. presentation by Larry Tye, author of Super- Course will examine the historical roots of com. 7 p.m. these four streams. For information about cost man: The High-Flying History of America’s Basic Judaism: TBE. For information or to reg- Thursday 8 or to RSVP, contact Karen Freedland at kar- Most Enduring Hero. 8:30 p.m. ister, contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@ [email protected] or phone 971-0990. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. templebethemeth.org. 7–8:30 p.m. SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Ma- 7–8:30 p.m. Also November 5. ria Farquhar, $4 per session, 10 a.m. Current Historical Roots of Modern Judaism Class: JCC. Tradition and Change: BIC. “How the Conservative Events with Heather Dombey, 11 a.m. Dairy Led by Professor Todd Endelman. 7–8:30 p.m. Sunday 11 Movement’s Rabbis Interpret Jewish Law.” 8 p.m. Lunch Buffet, $3. Noon. Special events and See November 1. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. presentations at 1 p.m. Jewish Book Festival Local Authors Brunch: Presentation: Jewish Women’s Circle. Geraldine Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- Presentation: JCC Seniors. A registered nurse JCC. With Barbara Cain, author of Autism, Markel, an educational psychologist special- ish legal system by following the intriguing from Care Response will provide free blood the Invisible Cord: A Sibling’s Diary; Andrei S. izing in learning and performance, founder of discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a pressure checks at 12:30 p.m. Markovits, author of Sportista: Female Fandom “Managing Your Mind” and author of several composite of practical law, logical argumenta- in the United States; Geri Markel, author of Ac- books applying behavioral research to produc- Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance for tion and moral teachings. Study of the original tions Against Distractions: Managing Your Scat- tivity, will present ways to take actions against lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Lydia Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. tered, Disorganize and Forgetful Mind; Irene the distractions that everyone experiences. Rosner, author of The Russian Writer’s Daugh- Miller, author of Into No Man’s Land: A His- The goal will be to help participants become ter. Author presentation follows lunch. Noon. torical Memoir; Ken Waschberger, Voices from more productive and efficient. $10/donation. Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book Friday 2 the Underground Series; Marina von Neumann Location to be announced. To reserve, email Festival author Lydia Rosner will speak about Whitman, author of The Martian’s Daughter: Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal [email protected]. 7:15 p.m. her book entitled The Russian Writer’s Daugh- A Memoir; Mitchell Rycus, author of The Soil Discussion. Bring lunch. Noon–1 p.m. ter. 12:30 p.m. is Dead; Ivan Sherick, author of Introduction Jewish Book Festival Frankel Scholar Night: Yiddish Open House: JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. Tuesday 6 to Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development: JCC. Deborah Dash Moore, author of Jews of Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot A Psychoanalytic Perspective for Students and Gotham; Zvi Gitelman, author of Jewish Iden- Shabbat for ages 5 and under at 5:30 p.m. Tot The Kabbalah of You: Chabad. Discover new Professionals. 9 a.m. tities in Postcommunist Russia and Ukraine: An and Sukkat Shalom dinner at 6:00 p.m. Shira depths of meaning with an impact on all as- Uncertain Ethnicity; Harvey Goldberg, author Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into and Sukkat Shalom for ages 5 through 10 at pects of existence, including joy, contentment, of Contemporary Jewish Collective Identities; the basic text of Chassidism and discover the 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Ben Steinberg courage, self-control, a meaningful relation- Joshua Miller, author of Accented America: The beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Shabbat Services with Kol Halev at 7:30 p.m. ship to God, relationships with others. 9:30 a.m. Cultural Politics of Multilingual Modernism; Executive Committee Meeting: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. and 7:30 p.m. Ranen Omer-Sherman, author of Narratives Planning Meeting: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Maria of Dissent: War in Contemporary Israeli Arts & Farquhar, $4 per session.11 a.m.; Dairy Lunch “Thinking Outside the Tzedakah Box:” BIC. Part of Saturday 3 Culture ; Lisa Silverman, author of Becoming the 7th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Series. 10:30 a.m. Buffet, $3, Noon. Mah-Jongg and sewing. 1 p.m. Austrians: Jews and Culture between the World Jewish Book Festival Author Presentation: JCC. Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Wars. 7 p.m. All ages and levels welcome including UM and Presentation by Moshe Arens, author of Flags Shabbat Limmud: TBE. 9 a.m. Tradition and Change: BIC. “How the Conserva- Over Warsaw Ghetto. Noon. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s tive Movement’s Rabbis Interpret Jewish Law.” Chapel Service: TBE. 10 a.m. Superhero Event for Children: JCC. With Jewish Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. 8 p.m. Learner’s Service: AARH. Second of nine month- For information, call 936-2367. Book Festival guest Larry Tye, author of Su- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. ly sessions held at the JCC and led by rabbinic Hebrew 104: TBE. 6:15–7:15 p.m. perman: The High-Flying History of America’s intern Aura Ahuvia who will guide partici- Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- Most enduring Hero. Children are invited to Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Evening book club pants through the historical, geographical and ish legal system by following the intriguing dress up as a favorite superhero, have a picture session focusing on second book of the year, political traditions of the Saturday morning discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a taken with Superman and enjoy ice cream sun- Here I Am: Using Jewish Spiritual Wisdom to service. For information, visit www.aarecon. composite of practical law, logical argumenta- daes. $5 per person. 3 p.m. Become More Present, Centered, and Available tion and moral teachings. Study of the original org or call 445-1910. 10 a.m.–noon. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: TBE. For informa- for Life, by Dr. Leonard Felder. For informa- Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Night Out: TBE TNT. Twenties and Thirties tion, contact Cantor Annie Rose at cantoran- tion, contact Cantor Rose at cantorannie@ group visits the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, [email protected]. 7:30–8:30 p.m. gmail.com. 7:45–8:45 p.m. 314 East Liberty. 8–10 p.m. Friday 9 The “Other” in Jewish Tradition: Challenges and Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Opportunities: BIC. 8 p.m. Monday 12 Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal Hebrew 101: TBE. 7:15–8:15 p.m. Discussion. Bring lunch. Noon–1 p.m. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Sunday 4 Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Cha- Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance for Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– bad. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Caro- Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays High School Service Day: BIC. Service Day in standing it is no simple matter. Study the text line Stoessinger, author of Life of Alice Herz- at Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Detroit. 9 a.m. in the original, with the classical Rashi com- Sommer, the World’s Oldest Holocaust Survivor. Street. For more information, contact JFS at Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into mentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Author presentation follows lunch. Noon. 769-0209 or email [email protected]. the basic text of Chassidism and discover the Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book Ongoing. beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Festival author Caroline Stoessinger will speak Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 27 Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus 28th Anniversary Dinner When: November 11, 2012 Where: Congregation Shaarey Zedek Who: Guest Speaker Father Patrick Desbois Contact: 248.553.2400 ext. 29 or www.holocaustcenter.org

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28 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 Trop Class: TBE. With Cantor Rose. For information, contact [email protected] Thursday 15 Noon–1 p.m. Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Ma- for lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Dan ria Farquhar, $4 per session, 10 a.m. Current Millstein, author of The ABC of Sales. Author Events with Heather Dombey, 11 a.m. Dairy presentation follows lunch. Noon. Lunch Buffet, $3. Noon. Special events and presentations at 1 p.m. Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book Festival author Dan Millstein will speak about Lunch with the Author: JCC. Lunch with Jew- his book entitled The ABC of Sales. 12:30 p.m. ish Book Festival guest Ann Marie O’Connor, rder your author of The Lady in Gold, The Extraordinary O Author Presentation: JCC. Presentation by Jew- Tale of the Gustav Klimt Masterpiece, Portrait ish Book Festival guest Avraham Burg, author of Adele Bloch-Bauer. Noon. of Very Near to You. 7 p.m. Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book Basic Judaism: TBE. For information or to reg- fresh holiday Festival presenter Ann Marie O’Connor will ister, contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@ speak about her book The Lady in Gold, The and templebethemeth.org. 7–8:30 p.m. turkey pies Extraordinary Tale of the Gustav Klimt Master- piece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 13 Tradition and Change: BIC. “How the Conserva- tive Movement’s Rabbis Interpret Jewish Law.” The Kabbalah of You: Chabad. Discover new 8 p.m. depths of meaning with an impact on all as- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Cha- pects of existence, including joy, contentment, bad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the courage, self-control, a meaningful relation- Jewish legal system by following the intrigu- ship to God, relationships with others. 9:30 a.m. ing discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is and 7:30 p.m. a composite of practical law, logical argumen- Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): tation and moral teachings. Study of the origi- All ages and levels welcome including UM and nal Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Author Presentation: JCC. Featuring Jewish Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. Book Festival guest Devan Sipher, author of For information, call 936-2367. The Wedding Beat. 7 p.m. 216 N. FOURTH AVE SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Maria ANN ARBOR, MI Farquhar, $4 per session. 11 a.m.; Dairy Lunch Friday 16 734 . 994 . 9174 Buffet, $3, Noon. Mah-Jongg and sewing. 1 p.m. PEOPLESFOOD.COOP Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance for Cooking Demonstration and Lunch with the lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Andrea Authors: JCC. Join Jewish Book Festival Strongwater, author of Where We once Gath- guests Aviva Kleinbaum and Aric Mutchnick, ered: Lost Synagogues of Europe. Author pre- authors of Fusion by Nadia: A Quilting of Fla- sentation follows lunch. Noon. vors from Iraq, Israel and America. Noon. Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book Yiddish Open House: JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. Festival author Andrea Strongwater will speak about her book Where We once Gathered: Lost RAC Shabbaton Weekend: TBE. Free catered Synagogues of Europe. 12:30 p.m. Shabbat dinner with RSVP. 6 p.m. Hebrew 104: TBE. 6:15–7:15 p.m. Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Shabbat for ages 5 and under at 5:30 p.m. Tot Author Presentation: JCC. Featuring Jewish and Sukkat Shalom dinner at 6:00 p.m. Shira Book Festival guest Julie Nagel, author of and Sukkat Shalom for ages 5 through 10 at Melodies of the Mind. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Keynote Hebrew 101: TBE. 7:15–8:15 p.m. Speaker Mark Pelavin, Senior Advisor to the The “Other” in Jewish Tradition: Challenges President of the URJ and Associate Director of and Opportunities: BIC. 8 p.m. RAC Shabbat Service Honoring Double Chai Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Cha- and Brotherhood Shabbat Service with Kol bad. Reading the Bible may be easy, but un- Halev at 7:30 p.m. derstanding it is no simple matter. Study the Friday Night Lights: BIC. Service at 6 p.m. Din- text in the original, with the classical Rashi ner at 7 p.m. commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Wednesday 14 the calendar. Saturday 17 Lunch with the Author: JCC. $10 in advance for lunch or $15 at the door. Lunch with Matti Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50–9:30 a.m. Friedman, author of The Aleppo Codex: A Shabbat Brunch and Learn: BIC. 9:30 a.m. True Story of obsession, Faith and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible. Author presentation fol- RAC Shabbaton: TBE. Morning Service from lows lunch. Noon. 10–11 a.m.; Kiddush Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Learning Session from Noon–1 p.m.; Round- Author Presentation: JCC Seniors. Jewish Book table Conversations with local social justice Come with us to Festival author Matti Friedman will speak advocates from 1–2:30 p.m. Teen Program about her book The Aleppo Codex: A True with free dinner from 6–8 p.m. Story of obsession, Faith and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible. 12:30 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Author Presentation: JCC. Featuring Jewish Join Zingerman’s on a food Book Festival guest Ari Weinzweig author of Sunday 18 A Lapsed Anarhist’s Approach to Being a Better tour of Hungary, October 15-25, 2013. Have an artisan food maker Leader. 7 p.m. Gan Katan: BIC. Preschool program. 10 a.m. share their passion and traditions, eat the food you only read about in culinary journals, and explore the influence of Jewish Weekly Musical Meditations: TBE. Led by Can- Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into food on Hungarian cuisine. Space is very limited, sign up today tor Annie Rose and John Goodell, St. Clare’s the basic text of Chassidism and discover the Music director. 6:15–7:15 p.m. beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. at www.zingermansfoodtours.com Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Lunch with the Author: JCC. Enjoy Bagels and Can’t join us? Visit the Bakehouse! Ask for a taste of our Lox with Jewish Book Festival guest David Zingerman’s Bakehouse Men’s Torah Study: TBE. Meets twice a month Hungarian foods. Also check out our hands-on baking Javerbaum, author of The Last Testament for 3711 Plaza Drive for evening of learning. Refreshments served. classes, like Hungarian Coffeehouse Tortes at For information, contact Roger Stutesman at $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Ann Arbor www.bakewithzing.com. [email protected]. 7:30 p.m. 734.761.2095 zingermansbakehouse.com

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Author Presentation: JCC. Jewish Book Festival Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Cha- Weekly Shabbat services guest presentation by David Javerbaum, au- Shabbat for ages 5 and under at 5:30 p.m. Tot bad. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- thor of The Last Testament. 12:30 p.m. and Sukkat Shalom dinner at 6:00 p.m. Shira standing it is no simple matter. Study the text Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: TBE. For informa- and Sukkat Shalom for ages 5 through 10 at in the original, with the classical Rashi com- a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sun- tion, contact Cantor Rose at cantorannie@ 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Ser- mentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. set. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/ gmail.com. 7:45–8:45 p.m. vice at 7:30 p.m. Ma’ariv with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Dis- Interfaith Roundtable Thanksgiving Celebra- Fourth Friday Shabbat Service: AARH. Musical Wednesday 28 cussions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other tion: BIC. 7 p.m. Followed by dessert recep- Kabbalat Shabbat services held at the JCC and local scholars. Home hospitality available for tion at 8 p.m. open to all. Led by rabbinic intern Aura Ahu- Weekly Musical Meditations: TBE. Cantor An- Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. via. Services followed by vegetarian potluck nie Rose will collaborate with John Goodell, Monday 19 dinner. Pizza nosh for children before services St. Clare’s music director, in musical medita- Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning child- at 6 p.m. Childcare provided during services. tions in the sanctuary. Take time for medita- care from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Reservations preferred. Contact Jennifer Co- Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. tion, personal prayer, or thought accompanied hen at www.aarecon.org/contact-us or phone Havurah. Learners’ Service held first or sec- Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– by music. 6:15–7:15 p.m. 445-1910. 6–10 p.m. ond Saturday each month at the JCC from Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. 10 a.m.–noon. Discussion-based format with Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Board Meeting: BIC. 8 P.M. changing topics, focusing on historical, geo- For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. graphical, and political traditions of different or email [email protected]. Ongoing. Thursday 29 parts of traditional service each month. Regu- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. With Cantor Rose. For in- Saturday 24 lar morning service generally held on the sec- formation, contact [email protected]. 7 p.m. SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Ma- ond or third Saturday each month at the JCC Basic Judaism: TBE. For information or to reg- Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50–9:30 a.m. ria Farquhar, $4 per session, 10 a.m. Current from 10 a.m.–noon. Traditionally-based, with ister, contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@ Chapel Service: TBE. 10 a.m. Events with Heather Dombey, 11 a.m. Dairy music plus a lengthy Torah discussion. For templebethemeth.org. 7–8:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Lunch Buffet, $3. Noon. Special events and info, email [email protected] or call 913-9705 Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. presentations at 1 p.m. or visit www.aarecon.org. Film Discussion Group: JCC. With Russ Collins, Ex- Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Presentation: JCC Seniors. Ellen Schulmeister Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services at ecutive Director of the Michigan Theater. Once a and Diana Neering from the Shelter Associa- 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes be- month lively discussion and viewings of popular tion of Washtenaw County will speak about fore sundown. blockbusters, independent films, thought-pro- Sunday 25 the background, sponsors and people who Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Gener- voking dramas, intense thrillers, and more. For benefit from their organization. 1 p.m. ally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each information, contact [email protected] Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Tradition and Change: BIC. “How the Conserva- month. Call 663-4039 for more information. or phone 971-0990. 7–8:30 p.m. the basic text of Chassidism and discover the tive Movement’s Rabbis Interpret Jewish Law.” 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. 8 p.m. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Rabbi Tuesday 20 Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan with Rabbi Monday 26 Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary The Kabbalah of You: Chabad. Discover new depths ish legal system by following the intriguing Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. Call the office of meaning with an impact on all aspects of ex- English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a at 665-4744 or consult website at www.tem- istence, including joy, contentment, courage, self- Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– composite of practical law, logical argumenta- plebethemeth.org for service details. control, a meaningful relationship to God, rela- Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at tion and moral teachings. Study of the original Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday tionships with others. 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every Shab- or email [email protected]. Ongoing. All ages and levels welcome including UM and Friday 30 bat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in advance. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Trop Class: TBE. With Cantor Rose. For infor- Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. mation, contact [email protected] Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal Noon–1 p.m. Phone numbers and addresses of For information, call 936-2367. Discussion. Bring lunch. Noon–1 p.m. frequently listed organizations SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Maria Far- Basic Judaism: TBE. For information or to reg- Yiddish Open House: JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. quhar, $4 per session. 11 a.m.; Dairy Lunch Buffet, ister, contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@ Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) templebethemeth.org. 7–8:30 p.m. Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot $3, Noon. Mah-Jongg, Bridge and sewing, 1 p.m. Shabbat for ages 5 and under at 5:30 p.m. Tot 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Jewish Mama’s Group: JCC. Course on how to raise Hebrew 104: TBE. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. and Sukkat Shalom dinner at 6:00 p.m. Shira Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah (AARH) self-reliant, compassionate and ethical children. Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. and Sukkat Shalom for ages 5 through 10 at P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 Participants will explore issues and gain insights Hebrew 101: TBE. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Birthday and Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) from other moms while reading and discussing Anniversary Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. The “Other” in Jewish Tradition: Challenges and The Blessing of the Skinned Knee by Wendy Mo- 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Opportunities: BIC. 8 p.m. gul. Led by JCC Director of the Department of Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Chabad House Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Cha- Early Childhood, Youth and Family Program- 715 Hill Street 995-3276 bad. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- ming, Noreen DeYoung. For information or to EMU Hillel standing it is no simple matter. Study the text register, contact [email protected] or Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 in the original, with the classical Rashi com- phone 971-0990. 7:30–8:30 p.m. Also December Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Jewish Community Center (JCC) mentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. 17, January 21 and February 18. Hillel. Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 time. Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Wednesday 21 Tuesday 27 Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m., Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. The Kabbalah of You: Chabad. Discover new Jewish Family Services (JFS) followed by tot dinner. Sukkat Shalom service 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. depths of meaning with an impact on all as- at 6:30 p.m. for “tot grads,” preceded by dinner. pects of existence, including joy, contentment, Jewish Federation Erev Thanksgiving Service: TBE. With Kol Halev Shira at 6:30 p.m. Oneg for Tot and Sukkat Sha- courage, self-control, a meaningful relation- 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 and St. Clare’s Choir. 7:30–9 p.m. lom families at 7 p.m. Traditional Service at 7:30 ship to God, relationships with others. 9:30 a.m. p.m. Once a month Middle School Service at Pardes Hannah Thursday 22 and 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 Jewish Mama’s Group: JCC. 10–11 a.m. See No- Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstruction- Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) vember 26 for details. Also December 18, Janu- ist Havurah. 6:15 p.m. at the JCC the fourth 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 Alpha House Rotating Shelter: TBE. 7 p.m.–7 a.m. ary 22 and February 19. Friday each month. Musical Shabbat service UM Hillel Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): followed by vegetarian potluck. Pizza nosh for 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- All ages and levels welcome including UM and the kids at 6:00 p.m. Childcare provided dur- ish legal system by following the intriguing non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s ing the service. All are welcome to attend. For discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. information, call 975-6527, email mamaco- Shabbat Candlelighting composite of practical law, logical argumenta- For information, call 936-2367. [email protected], or visit www.aarecon.org. tion and moral teachings. Study of the original SPICE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Maria Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle-light- November 2 5:04 p.m. Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Farquhar, $4 per session, 11 a.m.; Dairy Lunch ing time. Home hospitality available for Shab- November 9 4:56 p.m. Buffet, $3, Noon. Mah-Jongg and sewing, 1 p.m. bat meals and Jewish holidays. Call 995-3276 Friday 23 Hebrew 104: TBE. 6:15–7:15 p.m. in advance. November 16 4:49 p.m. Hebrew 101: TBE. 7:15–8:15 p.m. November 23 4:44 p.m. Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal The “Other” in Jewish Tradition: Challenges and Discussion. Bring lunch. Noon–1 p.m. November 30 4:41 p.m. Opportunities: BIC. 8 p.m.

30 Washtenaw Jewish News A November 2012 I Vitals Mazel tov Presented by Hannah Aronow on her bat mitzvah, October 6. THE BENARD L. MAAS FOUNDATION Jane Mintz on her bat mitzvah, October 27. Joel Appel-Kraut on his bar mitzvah, November 3. Jeffrey Spoon and Terri Ginsburg, and Elliot Ginsburg and Linda Jo Doctor on the birth of SUNDAY, NOV. 11 their grandson, Asher Bernard Ginsburg, son of Jacob Ginsburg and Amy Bennecoff. Adam and Kelly Kean on the birth of their son, Seamus Foster Kean. 1:30 PM Steven and Stefani Weiss on the marriage of their son, Jonathon, to Ariela Zonderman. Judi and Ed Davidson on the engagement of their son, A.J. Davidson, to Lindsey Johnson. Amy and Andrew Paberzs, on the marriage of their daughter, Anna, to Matthew Modansky on September 2. HARRY THE Lesli and Mark Rosenwasser on the engagement of their son, Bradley, Rosenwasser to Re- becca Grekin. DIRTY DOG Condolences LIVE ON STAGE! Ruth Siegel on the death of her son, David Siegel, September 19. After a wonderful day playing Kjirsten (Rich) Blander on the death of her mother, Donna Kay Johnson, September 16. in the dirt, Harry returns Roger (Linda) Grekin on the death of his father, John (Jack) Grekin, October 8. home to find his family doesn’t recognize him! Based on the classic book by Gene Zion.

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Correction We heard from Sarah Okin from Jewish Family Services with two corrections for their article in the October 2012 Washtenaw Jewish News. Judie Lax, not Carol Amster, is a member of the Herb Amster Center Professional Advisory Council. Also, there was an omitted word in paragraph four. The correct wording should have been: “Our goal is not to line our pockets, it’s to do good things, but to remember the bottom line as Herb Amster taught.”

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Successful camp management and organizational experience required . Please send resume to: [email protected].

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