Women to Gather for Celebration 2013–Women of Character Et Director Peretz Hirshbein and New Camp Mimi Weisberg, Special to the WJN Raanana Director Michael Sandweiss
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Washtenaw Jewish News Presort Standard In this issue… c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor U.S. Postage PAID 2939 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Permit No. 85 Celebrate Jewish President Passover Camping Obama to Visit Israel Page 12 Page 18 Page 2 March 2013 AdarI/Nissan 5773 Volume XXXVII: Number 6 FREE Anthropologist Jack Kugelmass to give Belin Lecture at U-M Family Passover to Go/Camp Kimberly Kunoff, special to the WJN Kick Off Program at the JCC n the preface to the Yivo Annual, Vol. correspondence was disseminated widely, of Polish Jewry Halye Aisner, special to the WJN 21—Going Home—Jack Kugelmass often re-published–even in English transla- (Indiana Uni- The Jewish Community Center of Greater I quotes Susan Sontag from On Photog- tion.” versity Press, Ann Arbor will host a Passover to Go/Camp raphy: “‘People robbed of their past seem “My talk examines a number of these vol- 1998). He was Kick Off program, Sunday, March 17, from to make the most fervent picture takers, at umes while focusing on the untranslated ma- the editor for 1–3 p.m., at the JCC. This is an interactive home and abroad.’ If Sontag is correct about terial,” he continues, “suggesting its unique two terms City program for all ages. The program will in- photography, then the same should be true quality as a genre that blends travelogue with & Society, the clude arts and crafts, games, and a concert for all the other ‘devices for experiencing,’ Holocaust testimony.” journal of the by Gemini for guests to enjoy. such as memoirs and travelogues.” (North- Jack Kugelmass is professor of anthropol- Society for Ur- For the Passover to Go portion of the western UP: 1993) ogy and the Sam Melton Professor and Di- ban, National, event, participants will have an opportunity Kugelmass, currently working on a book rector of the Center for Jewish Studies at the Transnational to dress like slaves in about 20th century Yiddish travelogues, will University of Florida. He received an M.A. and Global An- ancient Egypt, make Jack Kugelmass deliver this year’s David W. Belin Lecture in and Ph.D. from the New School for Social thropology. He bricks from clay and American Jewish Affairs, entitled “Sifting the Research. He previously taught at the Max has held fellowships from the Canada Coun- straw, and bake mat- Ruins: Americanized Jews in Search of the Weinreich Center for Advanced Jewish Stud- cil, the National Endowment for the Human- zah before moving Old Country, 1946–1947.” ies, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ities, the Lady Davis Foundation, and three into the free world. “Toward the end of World War II, the and Arizona State University. Among other times from the Center for Advanced Judaic Guests will hear the American public had received a flood of in- books, he is the editor of Jews, Sports and the Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. story of Passover, formation about survivors and their experi- Rites of Citizenship (Illinois, 2006); Key Texts The Belin lecture will take place on March sing songs and make ences during the Shoah,” explains Kugelmass. in American Jewish Culture (Rutgers Uni- 12, at 7 p.m., at the Palmer Commons, Forum items such as the cup “Polish Jewish émigrés were particularly ea- versity Press, 2003); author of The Miracle Hall, on 100 Washtenaw Avenue. A public re- of Elijah, matzah cov- ger for information about their homes, and of Intervale Avenue: The Story of a Jewish ception will precede the lecture, beginning at ers and seder plates for several years, the American Yiddish press Congregation in the South Bronx (Columbia 6:30 p.m. n to take home and use sponsored return trips to Poland by promi- University Press, 1996); and co-author of at the Passover table. Participants can also nent social activists and journalists. Their From A Ruined Garden: The Memorial Books taste and collect recipes for Passover treats. For the Camp Kick Off portion, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of next year’s camp staff, as well as Camp Kesh- Women to gather for Celebration 2013–Women of Character et Director Peretz Hirshbein and new Camp Mimi Weisberg, special to the WJN Raanana Director Michael Sandweiss. Those elebration 2013—Women of Charac- was featured and Simone Yehuda, PhD. Gilah Kletenik who attend will have the opportunity to sign ter” is the theme of this year’s evening as one of the will also lead a breakout group. up for Early Bird Registration, which will C of Jewish learning for women on Sun- young leaders “We are very excited to bring the women provide campers with a $20 per week dis- day, March 10. reimagining of our community together around learning count for Camp Raanana or a $10 per week The annual women’s philanthropy event Jewish life in The and philanthropy,” said Federation President discount of Camp Keshet. All those that is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation Jewish Week’s “36 Laurie Barnett. “Our guest speaker will register for camp at this event will also be of Greater Ann Arbor and more than 20 under 36,” and be inspiring, and so will the opportunity entered into a drawing for one of two IPods. community agencies and congregations. It is is an inaugural to come together in small groups around The entire community is invited to this the Federation’s largest women’s event each year. recipient of interesting, relevant topics.” celebration. The cost is $5 per person for The keynote speaker will be Gilah Kletenik, The Covenant “Women’s philanthropy in Ann Arbor is JCC members or $10 per person for non- MA, the congregational scholar at Congregation Foundation’s central to the mission of the Jewish Federation,” members. RSVP to Noreen De Young at Gilah Kletenik Kehilath Jeshurun on Manhattan’s Upper East Pomegranate Barnett said. “It is dedicated to the continuity, [email protected] or 971-0990. Side. She will speak about “Recap, Rework, Prize for emerging Jewish educators. connectivity and thriving future of our Ann Recommit: Jewish Women and Justice.” The event will also include a choice of two Arbor community, Israel and the Jewish people. Kletenik received her master’s degree breakout sessions with many distinguished This evening of learning will help us explore from the Graduate Program for Women in local educators on a variety of pertinent topics that will help us do just that.” Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation at Yeshiva topics about or of interest to Jewish women. The event will take place 5-9 p.m. at The University and is completing her master’s of These educators include: Nicole Adelman, Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk art degree in Jewish Philosophy at the Bernard MPH; Jessica Alexander, MFA; Harlene Drive. The cost is $36 and will include a dairy Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. She Appelman, MA; Rachel Bendit, JD, MEd; dinner (Kashrut under the supervision of the graduated summa cum laude from the Honors Karla Goldman, PhD; Jennifer Lewis, PhD; Vaad), catered by Simply Scrumptious. To Program at Stern College for Women, where Alissa Little, MA; Lisa Markman, MD; Ruth register, visit www.jewishannarbor.org or call she majored in political science. Kletenik Moscow-Cohen, MSW; Ruth Scodel, PhD, Cindy Adams at 677-0100. n ICommunity 2935 Birch Hollow Drive JCC Passover Boutique March 21–22 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 voice: 734/971-1800 Halye Aisner, special to the WJN fax: 734/971-1801 The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor will host a Passover Boutique, e-mail: [email protected] Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22, at the JCC during regular business hours. Find www.washtenawjewishnews.org unique items for Passover celebrations, such as seder plates, matzah covers, haggodot and more. For details, contact Rebekah Gamble at [email protected] or call 971-0990. Editor and Publisher Susan Kravitz Ayer JCC hosts Member Appreciation Party March 2 Calendar Editor Noreen De Young, special to the WJN Claire Sandler The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor will honor its members at a Member Advertising Manager Appreciation Party, Saturday, March 2, at 7:15 p.m., at the JCC. The evening will include a Gordon White havdallah service, music, desserts and dancing. Partygoers can also enjoy a magic show from JCC Executive Director Jeff Baden. Music will be provided by DJ and dance leader Ben Freed. Design and Layout The event is open and free to current JCC members. Dennis Platte The JCC is hosting this party to honor its members, and to show how much members’ Staff Writers support is valued and appreciated throughout the year. Those who are not currently members Mary Bilyeu, Sandor Slomovits, Rochel Urist are welcome to become a JCC member at the event. For more information, contact Noreen De Young, program director, by email [email protected] or call 971-0990. Contributing Writers Aura Ahuvia, Halye Aisner, Dasee Berkowitz, Rabbi Lisa Delson, Noreen DeYoung, Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Karen Freedland, Karla Goldman, Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, Per- Ann Arbor Symphony Chamber Series at the JCC etz Hirshbein, Ron Kampeas, Cindy Klein, Halye Aisner, special to the WJN Kimberly Kunoff, Chavie Lieber, Cnaan Liphshiz, Diego Melamed, Jud Newborn, The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will return with their Mindy Rimler, Ben Sales, Penny Schwartz, Chamber Series to perform their Double Reed Delight concert on Gil Shefler, David Shtulman, Elliot Sorkin, Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center Jessica Webb, Mimi Weisberg of Greater Ann Arbor. This performance will feature Timothy Michling on oboe, Eric Varner on bassoon, and David Gilliland The Washtenaw Jewish News is a free and inde- at the piano.