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October 2014 Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775 Volume XXXIX Number 2 FREE New chapter for the 27th Annual Jewish Book Festival Clara Silver, special to the WJN he 27th Annual Jewish Book Festi- book Writing in Tongues: women/trailblazing, sports, humor, politics, val promises to be one of the most Translating Yiddish in history, biography, music, entertainment, Is- T enriching and memorable cultural the 20th Cen- rael, the Holocaust, and more. Featured visit- events of the year hosted by the Jewish Com- tury, by Tikva ing authors will include Gail Sheehy, Oliver munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor and Frymer-Kensky Horovitz, Zieva Konvisser, Ayelet Waldman, co-hosted this year by the Ann Arbor District Collegiate Pro- Yochi Dreazen, Liel Leibowitz, Barbara Win- Library. The Festival will run from Wednes- fessor Dr. Anita ton, James Grymes, Dori Weinstein, P’ninah day, November 5, to Sunday, November 16. Norich. Opening and Karl Kanai, Dina Shtull, and Annabelle In addition to the variety of visiting authors night, Saturday, Gurwitch. and the in-house book and gift store, the November 8, will Special events this year will include mu- Book Festival will host lunch events, music, include a dinner sic nights on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 and film events. The Book Festival will be- for Book Festi- p.m., featuring A Broken Hallelujah, by Liel gin with two preview events showcasing both val sponsors at 6 Leibowitz chronicling the life of musician visiting and local scholars from the Universi- p.m. followed at and composer Leonard Cohen, and Thurs- ty of Michigan and its Jean and Samuel Fran- 8 p.m. by Robert day, November 13, at 7 p.m., featuring Violins kel Center for Judaic Studies. Wednesday, Mankoff, author Robert Mankoff of Hope, by James Grymes, sharing the story November 5, at 7 p.m., the JCC will host the of How About of Amnon Weinstein, who preserves not annual Frankel Scholars night, and Friday, Never – Is Never section of the New Yorker Magazine. Other only actual violins that survived the Holo- November 7, at noon, the JCC will host the Good for You? My Life in Cartoons. Mankoff featured books will include a wide variety caust, but the stories behind them. Film day, first of many lunch events, showcasing the is the long-time editor of the famous cartoon of genres including memoir, journalism, Continued on page 2 Norm Ornstein to speak at Main Event “Issues for Aging” series continues David Shtulman, special to the WJN Erin Kelly, special to the WJN he Jewish Federation’s 14th Main d'oeuvres Recep- ewish Family Services of Washtenaw Hoarding & Chronic Disorganization.” Event will take place on Sunday, tion beginning at County has partnered with the Jewish The next presentation, on October 23, T October 19, at 4 p.m. in the Mor- 4 p.m. The formal J Community Center of Greater Ann will feature a community panel discussion ris Lawrence Building located at Washtenaw program will begin Arbor to become a resource for issues re- of older adults and driving. The panel will Community College. Event Co-Chairs are at 5:30 p.m. and lated to aging. The “Issues for Aging” educa- include a social worker, a geriatric doctor, a Larry and Sue Adler together with Stacey and will be followed at 7 tional series, which member of the law en- Neil Weissman. p.m. by a dessert re- is hosted by JFS forcement community, Featured speaker, Norm Ornstein, has ception. The event and co-sponsored and an employee of the titled his talk, “Coping With Dysfunction: is Kosher under Su- by the JCC, started Secretary of State, who American Politics and Foreign Policy in 2016 pervision and costs last fall and has will discuss indications and Beyond.” Norm Ornstein has long been $36 per adult and already become a that it is no longer safe involved in efforts to reform the political pro- Norm Ornstein $18 for high school valued educational for an aging individual cesses. He served as co-director of the AEI- and college students. A minimum contribu- resource to community members. The free to drive. Driving is often a point of contention Brookings Election Reform Project and as a tion of $100 per family to the Jewish Federa- educational series features 90-minute pre- between aging adults and their caregivers; senior counselor to the Continuity of Gov- tion 2015 Annual Campaign is required to sentations from community partners who older adults fear their loss of independence, ernment Commission. He also helped shape attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with older adults, and are open to the and their caregivers, worry about their ag- the McCain-Feingold laws that reformed the make their pledge at the event. entire community. ing loved ones’ safety. Providing older adult campaign financing system. He has authored Registration can be done by October 12 The “Issues for Aging” presentations focus drivers and caregivers with knowledge about several books including, most recently, It’s Even online at www.jewishannarbor.org or by on situations that affect older adults as well safety factors can make the decision process Worse Than it Looks: How the American Consti- phone to Cindy Adams at 677-0100. as well as caregivers. Collaboration with com- for families easier. The panel discussion will tutional System Collided with the New Politics Donors of $5,000 or more are invited to a munity partners has allowed JFS and the JCC provide a forum for community members of Extremism, together with Tom Mann. Pub- special dinner event with Norm Ornstein on to cover a wide range of aging-related topics. to access expert opinions and ask questions lished in 2012, it was named as one of 2012’s Saturday evening, October 18, hosted by Mal- Past “Issues for Aging” topics have included, that will help families make decisions about best books on politics by the New Yorker and colm and Judy Cohen. “Elder Law: An Overview of Legal Issues for driving. For more information or to register, one of the best books of 2012 by the Washing- The Jewish Federation also expresses special Older Adults,” “Understanding Depression, contact Sarah Schneider Hong at 769- 0209 ton Post. Ornstein is well known for his insight- gratitude to the Ford Motor Company Fund Memory Loss and Dementia in Older Adults,” or [email protected]. n ful and entertaining presentations. whose support makes this event possible. n “Why Should I Have an Advance Directive?” The Main Event features a Wine and Hors and “Clutter and Chaos—Understanding It’s Time for ICommunity Window Washing! 2935 Birch Hollow Drive Koz Services Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 House Cleaning Service October speakers at the JCC voice: 734/971-1800 27 Years Serving Karen Freedland, special to the WJN e-mail: [email protected] www.washtenawjewishnews.org in the Ann Arbor Area he Jewish Community Center of work focus on relationship-focused inter- Greater Ann Arbor (JCC) will host ventions to enhance well-being in at-risk Reasonable rates T two distinguished speakers in Oc- families with very young children, for ex- Editor and Publisher References available tober. On October 6, at 7 p.m., Dr. Kate ample, families struggling with high levels Susan Kravitz Ayer upon request Rosenblum will present, “Early Experience of adversity associated with poverty and/ Matters!: Perspectives on the Promotion of or parental stress or depression, or young Calendar Editor Claire Sandler We’re pleased to support the Washtenaw Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.” children who have experienced significant In contrast to many commonly held beliefs, disruptions such as military deployments Jewish News through our advertising Advertising Manager infants and very young children are not im- or involvement in the child welfare system. Gordon White 734.645.6436 mune to the impact of stressful or adverse On October [email protected] experiences, and in addition, many very 21, at 7 p.m., Design and Layout young children experience biological and Dr. Nat Eh- Dennis Platte temperamental vulnerabilities that place rlich will pres- them at greater risk for emotional and be- ent a summary Staff Writers Mary Bilyeu, Sandor Slomovits, Rochel Urist Not Just A havioral problems in the earliest years of of research on life. In her presentation, Dr. Rosenblum presidential Contributing Writers Photobooth! will provide a non-technical but scientifi- elections that Michele Alperin, Rabbi Ilana Baden, Shlomo Cesana, cally and clinically grounded overview of he has been Rosemary Frenza Chudnof, Hadar Dohn, Marci WEDDINGS groundbreaking and exciting state-of-the- conducting Feinberg, Karen Freedland, Leonore Gerstein, Gonen BAR/BAT art science, from the impact of early adverse over the past Ginat, Peretz Hirshbein, JP Hitesman, Maayan Jaffe, experiences on brain and social-emotional 20 years, high- Dalit Kluger, Yaffa Klugerman, Sharon Newman, Avital Ostfield, Amos Regev, Sean Savage, Roy MITZVAHS development, to interventions that work to lighted by the Dr Nat Ehrlich Sexton, Alina Dain Sharon, David Shtulman, Andrea SCHOOLS promote better outcomes for very young results of a sur- Siegel, Clara Silver, Elliot Sorkin, Joanne Steuer, Judy children and their families. vey conducted just before the presidential Williams, Noam Zion BIRTHDAYS Dr. Rosenblum is a clinical and devel- election of 2012. His central thesis is that CORPORATE opmental psychologist and holds dual ap- the American voter elects the candidate The Washtenaw Jewish News is published pointments as a who seems more trustworthy and convinc- monthly, with the exception of January and EVENTS July. It is registered as a Non-profit Michigan clinical associ- ing. While media coverage of presidential Corporation. Opinions expressed in this pub- 248.545.6460 ate professor at elections centers around party and political lication do not necessarily reflect those of its the University issues—the economy and taxes, foreign pol- editors or staff of Michigan’s icy and social issues like same-sex marriage Department and abortion—Ehrlich’s research shows Code: ©2014 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. WJN of Psychiatry, that especially in elections where there is no All rights reserved. No portion of the Washtenaw where she di- incumbent running, the public perception Jewish News may be r­eproduced without rects the Wom- of the candidate’s personality is more de- permission of the publisher. en and Infants terminative of the result than any combina- Signed letters to the editor are welcome; they should Mental Health tion of non-personal issues. The talk will be not exceed 400 words. Letters can be emailed to the editor at [email protected]. Name will be Program and followed by an open discussion. Both events withheld at the discretion of the editor. co-directs the take place at the JCC. For more information Dr. Kate Rosenblum Infant and Ear- on these speakers and other cultural arts and Circulation: 5,000 ly Childhood education events, contact Karen Freedland at Subscriptions: Clinic, and is an associate research scien- 971-0990 or [email protected]. n $18 bulk rate inside Washtenaw County tist at the U-M Center for Human Growth The deadline for the and Development. Her research and clinical Washtenaw Jewish News. is Monday, September 8. Publication date: September 30 2014 Book Festival continued from page 1 Extra copies of the Washtenaw Jewish News are available at locations throughout Sunday, November 9, will commemorate true events of the Hungarian Gold Train in Washtenaw County. Kristallnacht, with the multiple Academy World War II. The final event of the Book Award-winning director Malcolm Clarke. Festival on Sunday, November 16, at 7 p.m., Clarke’s film, Prisoner of Paradise, will be promises to be truly memorable as Anna- shown at 4 p.m., and The Lady in Number 6: belle Gurwitch speaks about her book I See Music Saved My Life, which won Clarke the You Made an Effort, a humorous and auto- Academy Award for Best Documentary – biographical look at the panic of growing IIn this issue… Short Subjects, will be shown at 7 p.m., with older in a youth crazed culture, the ultimate a light dinner and conversation with Clarke coming-of-middle-age story. Gurwitch’s Advertisers ...... 31 between films with advance purchase. Also talk will be followed by a dessert reception. Best Reads ...... 25 new this year is Story Day, a family event All visiting author events are free and celebrating children’s literature, some of open to the entire community, while events Calendar ...... 27 the most purchased books each year. Story such as the lunches, film day, story day, and Campus...... 7 Day will be held on Sunday, November 16, closing dessert reception will require tickets Congregations ...... 8 at 10 a.m., and will feature Gari Stein’s Lil that are available for purchase in advance. Folks, a music and movement experience for Sponsors who choose to support the Book Israel ...... 19 the whole family; and two featured authors Festival at various levels will have the option Kosher Cuisine ...... 26 reading their own stories, Kanoo Zoo by to accept film day tickets, story day tickets, On Another Note ...... 25 P’ninah and Karl Kanai, and Why The Rabbi and lunch tickets as a thank you gift. Those Played Clarinet in the Sauna by Dina Shtull. interested in becoming a Book Festival Rabbi's Corner...... 9 The Ann Arbor District Library will host sponsor should contact Karen Freedland, Youth ...... 15 two visiting author events at the Downtown director of Cultural Arts and Education, Library. Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m., at 971-0990 or [email protected]. Teens...... 13 Ayelet Waldman will speak about her novel, More information is available at the JCC Vitals ...... 31 Love and Treasure, which weaves the story of website, www.jccannarbor.org. n Women...... 6 a Jewish American soldier and the Hungar- ian woman he falls in love with, around the World Jewry...... 21

2 Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 ICommunity JFS announces Refugee Welcome Packets Rosemary Frenza Chudnof, special to the WJN ne of the fundamental Jewish prin- sonal note to their package, welcoming the ciples incorporated in Jewish Fam- individual or family to America, and perhaps O ily Services of Washtenaw County’s sharing their own (or their family’s) story of mission is hachnasat orchim, or welcoming immigration. Additionally, like all JFS dona- the stranger. Now, JFS has announced a new tions, Welcome Packages may be purchased opportunity to make an immediate impact as a tribute to someone, with notification go- We love net-worthing. in the community. As the only State Depart- ing to the honoree(s) or their families. ment-certified refugee resettlement agency The “Welcome Package” program is in the county, JFS has already resettled more based on a suggestion from longtime JFS Investment Management and Trust & Estate Services than 70 individuals from around the world donor and volunteer Susan Fisher. “After all, To learn more, call Eric Helber at 734-327-1127. Not insured by the FDIC. Not deposits or other obligations of the institutions and are not guaranteed this year, and the agency expects that number all Americans were immigrants once,” says by the institution. Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. to increase significantly. JFS provides these Fisher. “This is a simple and easy way for refugee clients with housing, food, and per- people in the community to provide imme- sonal items, as well as ESL education, coun- diate assistance and comfort to vulnerable Ad Number: BOAA_JewishNews_Trust_16591E Trim: 4.812" x 1.5" seling, and employment assistance—all on a individuals and families who have just begun Perich Job No: 16591 Bleed: NA very modest budget. their American journey.” Colors: BW Live: NA Format: 1/16 pg. Starting in September 2014, JFS is offer- JFS Welcome Packages for refugees are Version: 9.8.14 ing pre-made “Welcome Packages” of per- now available at the following donation levels: sonal items, at different giving levels, for our • Individual - $36 donors to purchase. 100 percent of donations • Family of Two - $72 at the pre-set amounts will go toward JFS’s • Family of Three - $108 purchase of essential items that individuals • Family of Four - $144 and families need, and that will make them • Family of Five - $180 feel comforted and welcomed. • Family of Six - $216 “When refugees arrive in the United • “Baby Bundle” – including diapers and States, they come with the clothes on their wipes, lotion and rash cream - $36 backs and a suitcase,” says Shrina Eadeh, • “Back to School” – including essential director of Resettlement Services at JFS. school supplies for kids - $36 “Some left in such a hurry that when they Those interested in donating for the pur- arrive they do not have essential needs like chase of a Welcome Package, can make their toiletries. The Refugee Welcome Packages donation to JFS as one usually would, either will have an immediate impact by providing via phone, mail, or on their website’s dona- individuals with a renewed sense of dignity.” tion page at https://jfsannarbor.org/support/ The items in the Welcome Packages will donate-online/, and specify that the donation include basics such as shampoo and tooth- be earmarked for a donation for the purchase paste, as well as laundry supplies, household of a Welcome Package. Donations for the Wel- cleaners, towels, and bedding. Add-on pack- come Packages, like all JFS donations, are tax- ages are available for baby items, and school deductible. Contact Erin Kelly with questions supplies for children. Each donor, at any lev- at 769-0209 or [email protected]. n el, will have the opportunity to attach a per- Adult Hebrew classes cosponsored by Beth Israel and TBE Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Beth Israel Congregation and Temple Beth Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit. Emeth are excited to again offer classes for Holoshitz has taught at the School of Educa- adult learners at all levels. These classes are open to all, regardless of synagogue affiliation. Three tracks of Hebrew are of- fered: courses for beginners, courses that focus on conversational He- brew, and courses which focus on biblical Hebrew. Though the 12- week Fall Hebrew sessions began the week of September 28, it is not too late to register for the Fall courses. Tuition for each semester is $180 for members of TBE or BIC, and $200 for non-members. Contact Beth Malli Holozhitz Pauli Weizman Israel Education Department at 769-2041 or [email protected]); tion at Eastern Michigan University, as well or Temple Beth Emeth at 665-4744 or aost- as at the University of Michigan, where she [email protected] who received an “Excellence in Education” award. are unsure of their level should call either Weizman has been teaching Hebrew at institution for assistance in determining the the University of Michigan since 1987, and appropriate class. is the proud recipient of an “Excellence in The adult classes are taught by two veter- Education” award by the Department of an Hebrew instructors, Malli Holoshitz and Near Eastern Studies. She is a native Israeli Pauli Weizman. Holoshitz is a native Israeli and has earned two master’s degrees—one who has taught Hebrew for many years; she in Teaching English as a Second Language is noted for her lively and animated teaching and the other in social work; she also has a style. She earned a Ph.D. in education from bachelor’s degree in Hebrew Linguistics. the University of Michigan, and serves as the head of the Hebrew Department at the

Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 3 October 28 – November 2 A colorful celebration of language, literature, film, culture, and music.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 11:00 am 7:00 pm Chuck Newman – Adult Show and Tell Eastern European Shabbat Dinner Location: JCC, Newman Lounge by Chef Cari Kosher Catering Cost: No Charge. No registration needed. Location: Beth Israel Congregation Cost: $18.00 per person. Please call (734) 665-9897 to register. Noon Please Note: You must pay and RSVP in advance. Yiddishn Tam (Jewish Taste) Lunch There is no cost for the lecture. If you are not attending the dinner, Location: JCC, Newman Lounge please come to Beth Israel at 8:00. Cost: $8 per person. Please call (734) 971-0990 to register. 8:15 pm 12:30 pm Special Guest Speaker: Samuel Norich – Yiddish Readers Circle – Vos iz dos? Yiddish ‘With A Complete Faith’ Location: JCC, Newman Lounge SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Cost: No Charge. No registration needed. 9:30 am 7:00 pm Shabbat Morning Services/ Film: Grine Felder (“Green Fields”) Presentation by Special Guest Speaker with Special Guest Speaker Maya Barzilai Anita Norich – Yiddish Literature and the Week’s Parsha Location: JCC, Newman Lounge Location: Beth Israel Congregation Cost: $5 per person. Please call (734) 971-0990 to register.

L’Chayim! Celebrating a milestone? WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Bring your friends and family to this 7:00 pm leybedike lollapalooza-music, dancing and a great time! The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies is proud to present: MAXWELL STREET KLEZMER BAND Film: “The Last Klezmer: The Life and Music with opening act Detroit’s Kidz Klez of Leopold Kozlowski” 6:45 – Doors Open; Concert and Dance Party with Special Guest Speaker: the Filmmaker, Yale Strom begins at 7:30 pm Location: UMMA Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor Location: Eastern Michigan University, Student Center, Main Ballroom Cost: Free. No registration required. Cost: $18 per adult, $5 per student. Please visit www.jewishannarbor.org to purchase tickets. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Noon Lunch: Tasty Traditional Fare – Ess Gezunterhait! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Location: JCC, Newman Lounge 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost: Noon lunch - $8 per person. Please call (734) 971-0990 to register. Adult Workshop with Maxwell Street Klezmer 12:30 pm Location: JCC, Newman Lounge Chaverim B’Shirim Concert – Please email Cindy Adams at [email protected] to register. Excerpts from Itzik Manger’s Di Megile 5:30 pm Cost: No charge. No registration needed. Kugel Cookoff and Dinner 7:00 pm To register for the contest, contact Hillary Handwerger at 734-662-0154. Film: “Yidl Mitn Fidl” Location: Temple Beth Emeth Social Hall with Special Guest Speaker Jeff Veidlinger Cost: $18 per person, $12 per child 12 and under. Location: JCC, Newman Lounge Register at http://bit.ly/1zncumY. Cost: $5 per person. Please call (734) 971-0990 to register. Please note, you must RSVP by October 30 and pay in advance.

Presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. For full details, please see the Jewish Federation website at www.jewishannarbor.org.

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JHSM October events Staff writer his month, the Historical Society of agent in the 1930s. The lecture and afterglow are Michigan will co-sponsor of two lec- sponsored by the Honorable Walter Shapero. T tures by the Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Ar- chives at Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills. History on the Headstones The Jewish History Detectives Lecture: Rewriting History: “History on the Headstones” will be presented The Recovery of Nazi Looted Art on Tuesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. Lafayette The first lecture will be held Tuesday, Cemetery was Detroit’s first Jewish burial October 7, at 7 p.m. The Rabbi Leo M. Frank- grounds, purchased by members of Temple Bet lin Archives at Temple Beth El will present the (Beth) El in 1851. The stories of those who have Annual Mary Einstein Shapero Memorial Lec- been interred at this historic cemetery, both Bet ture: “Rewriting History: The Recovery of Nazi El members and others, will be the subject of Looted Art.” Howard N. Spiegler, a New York a multi-media presentation and discussion led attorney who is co-chair of Herrick, Feinstein’s by Archivist Jan Durecki. Using the latest digital International Art Law Group, will discuss the research technology combined with the head- litigation he has brought on behalf of foreign stone inscriptions, Durecki has been able to governments and heirs of Holocaust victims to uncover the life stories of Detroit’s early Jewish recover stolen artwork and other cultural prop- community. erty. Spiegler has been involved in numerous Both of these lectures are free and open to cases, including the recent settlement brought the public. A reservation is requested. RSVP to on behalf of the estate of Leah Bondi Jaray to [email protected] or call (248) recover a Schiele painting confiscated by a Nazi 865-0628. n

Tour of Southwest and Downriver Detroit A historical tour of the Jewish communi- these communities will share stories of the lives ties of Southwest Detroit and the Downriver and accomplishments of the Downriver Jews— Cities, with a Lunch n’ Learn presentation, Jews who created communities and com- will take place on Sunday, October 19, 10 munity organizations including synagogues, a.m.–3 p.m. The bus will depart from Con- religious schools, fraternal and social organi- gregation Shaarey Zedek, in Southfield. zations. In addition, the group will hear about From the Detroit neighborhoods of current efforts to continue a Jewish presence in Corktown and Delray to the downriver cities this part of metropolitan Detroit. of River Rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte and Tren- Stops will include a visit to Congregation ton, the tour will explore the communities Beth Isaac, in Trenton, the only synagogue in where a number of Polish- and Hungarian- the downriver Detroit area, and a luncheon and speaking Jews found economic opportuni- guest speaker presentation at Trenton’s historic ties as factory workers, peddlers, merchants TV’s Grand Event hotel and restaurant. This and doctors; and where many in the Down- elegant hotel was built in 1895 and has been river communities found entrepreneurial carefully restored and preserved by restaurant opportunity as business owners. owners Victor and Tracey Stroia. For registra- JHSM docents and guest speakers from tion information, call (248) 432-5517. n

New TBE Seminars: “Beyond the Pentateuch: The Rest of the Hebrew Bible” Leonore Gerstein, special to the WJN Temple Beth Emeth invites all interested Levy. It will be held on Thursday, October 30, members of the Jewish community to attend a 2014, at 7:30 p.m., at TBE. While the sessions series of five adult education seminars on the are open to all who wish to drop in, preregis- post-Pentateuch books of the Hebrew Bible, tration is recommended to those who want to collectively entitled “Prophets and Writings.” read the focus text before each session (texts These works of prose and verse have many to be sent electronically to registrants). Dr. types and purposes, and the sources of the Lisbeth Fried will lead a session on Amos, Haftarah readings are less familiar than the December 4, and Dr. Philip Schmitz will dis- weekly Torah portions. Discussions will be cuss Phoenician prophecy in relation to the non-theological, with leaders presenting the Hebrew prophets on January 15. Look for ad- findings of archeology, literature/linguistics, ditional information on these sessions in fu- ethnography, and history. An open discussion ture editions of the Washtenaw Jewish News. will follow each scholar’s introductory talk. To learn more and to preregister, contact The first class is devoted to Isaiah I (chap- Leonore Gerstein at [email protected] ters 1-40) and will be led by Rabbi Robert or 930-1673.

Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 5 I Women NOV 13 -14 Jewish Women’s Circle: Soup in the Sukkah Mae Sander, special to the WJN oup in the Sukkah,” the second Jew- vegetarian soups—and then to enjoy eat- ish Women’s Circle event of the year, ing them. Some of the favorites of past years S will take place Monday, October 13, have been Tomato-Cabbage Soup, Savory at 7 p.m., in celebration of Sukkot, which Vegetable Soup, and a Fall Medley Soup that lasts from the evening of October 8 through is never the same twice. October 15. “Soup in the Sukkah” will be held in the

TWO DIFFERENT PROGRAMS! San Francisco Symphony “Soup is a perfect dish for Sukkot,” says sukkah at Esther Goldstein’s home. A dona- Esther Goldstein, Jewish Women’s Circle or- tion of $10 is requested. Spaces are limited. Michael Tilson Thomas, music director and conductor ganizer. “We all enjoy the warmth of soup To sign up for this meeting and to receive Gil Shaham, violin (Friday) while eating outdoors in the sukkah. En- future invitations from the Jewish Women’s joying hot soup helps to unify a group of Circle, join the Jewish Women’s Circle Face- UMS Choral Union (Friday) people—it’s especially good for Sukkot, the book group. The Jewish Women’s Circle pro- Thursday, November 13, 7:30 pm holiday of unity. The walls of the sukkah, our vides an opportunity for Jewish women to Friday, November 14, 8 pm temporary home, bring us all together, as we meet new friends, socialize, and learn about eat all our meals there.” a variety of issues. It is open to all, no affilia- Hill Auditorium The featured activity of the evening will tion necessary. n be to make several variations on simple PROGRAM (THURSDAY 11/13) Mahler Symphony No. 7 (“Song of the Night”) Hadassah resale program Judy Williams, special to the WJN PROGRAM (FRIDAY 11/14) An ongoing Ann Arbor Hadassah fundraiser To schedule a pick up appointment for Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 is its resale program. Throughout the year, women’s clothing, email Judy Williams at Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 63 Hadassah collects women’s clothing and [email protected]. Women’s Clothing Ravel Daphnis et Chloé (complete) household items and brings them to area needs to be clean, in style and on hangers. consignment shops. Hadassah members will To schedule an appointment for house- pick up your items at your home and give hold items, contact Cecy Copeland at 487- A Prelude Dinner precedes the Thursday performance. you a donation slip. 4171. Hadassah accepts items such as dishes, Reservations: 734.764.8489. By donating clean, current name-brand glassware, linens, polished metal-ware and women’s clothing (clothes for any season are small electrical appliances in working order. accepted at any time) and household items Hadassah cannot accept telephones, com- that are clean and in good condition, you puters or other electronic devices. will help Hadassah remain a vibrant organi- zation in the community. Hadassah to hold fall opening meeting at Fustini’s Marci Feinberg, special to the WJN TICKETS ON SALE NOW Ann Arbor Hadassah will host a Fall Get To- credit will be given to each person for use gether at Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars, on Tues- on $30 of products purchased that evening. UMS.ORG / 734.764.2538 day, October 14, from 6:30 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR to 8:30 p.m. The Fustini’s staff will demonstrate techniques for making salad dressings using their SPONSORED BY ENDOWED SUPPORT FROM THE olive oils and balsamic Essel and Menakka Bailey vinegars, along with honey, mustards, and Fustini’s is located in the Kerrytown Shops, Endowment Fund fresh herbs. Participants will then have the 407 N. Fifth Avenue, second floor. Parking opportunity to make their own dressings is free in the Kerrytown or Farmers’ Market FUNDED IN PART BY THE MEDIA PARTNERS and sample them with greens, vegetables, lots. Space is limited, so a RSVP is required National Endowment for the Arts WGTE 91.3 FM, WRCJ 90.9 FM, and fruit. to Julie Ellis at 665-0439 or juliergellis@ and Ann Arbor’s 107one There is a $10 fee per person for the ses- gmail.com. sion, payable at the door. A $10 in-store

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Frankel Center receives $150,000 challenge JCLP hosts community welcome breakfast grant to support Yiddish studies Andrea Siegel, special to WJN n Friday, September 5, University ish life because they ‘bloomed,’ or had some Yaffa Klugerman, special to the WJN of Michigan’s Jewish Commu- sort of transformational experience in a Jew- hen Isaac Bashevis Singer ac- The program combines language in- O nal Leadership Program (JCLP) ish setting.” She concluded, “In either case, cepted the Nobel Prize for Lit- struction with cultural immersion. Whether hosted its annual Welcome Breakfast at the parents, mentors, teachers, and rabbis all W erature for his Yiddish writings studying modern Yiddish literature, compar- School of Social Work. It was a time of new played major roles in many of our stories, in 1978, he uttered a prediction that remains ative Jewish literatures, Eastern European or true today. “Yiddish,” he said, “has not yet American history, Orthodox Judaism, Jewish said its last word.” politics, the labor movement or ethnicity in Today, nearly four decades later, a new America or Israel, the program ensures that grant will ensure the study of mamaloshen at Yiddish is spoken, read, written and studied. the University of Michigan for years to come. Graduate students and other scholars meet The $150,000 challenge grant, created by regularly in classes and workshops to share the Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund, will benefit their new research and insights, Moore said. the Yiddish program at U-M’s Jean & Samuel Undergraduates begin their studies with the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Gifts of any alphabet and progress to read Yiddish litera- size will be matched dollar for dollar, until the ture, read and write Yiddish essays, sing Yid- goal is reached, or by January 31, 2019. dish songs, and study Yiddish folklore. “This gift recognizes the enduring im- Students have the opportunity to prog- portance of Yiddish for future generations of ress to a high level of fluency using a variety students who seek to understand the Jewish of texts including Yiddish children’s litera- world of Eastern Europe, America, and even ture, folklore, literary and historical texts, Israel,” said Deborah Dash Moore, Freder- music and films. The language is examined ick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and in a broad context of Jewish, European and director of the Frankel Center. “It will allow American history, social and political envi- the Center to maintain its extraordinary po- ronments, and the culture it produced. sition as the leading academic venue for the study of Yiddish in the United States.” A connection to Judaism Guests enjoy a laugh as they share stories across cultures and faiths. Learning Yiddish is crucial for students in- A living language terested in learning about Eastern European beginnings for the program. JCLP’s director underlining the importance of relationships “Yiddish is a truly international language,” Jewry, but it has even become a way for some (on sabbatical this year), Dr. Karla Gold- in shaping who you want to be.” Community noted Anita Norich, who is Tikva Frymer- students to express their Jewish identity. man, was on hand to greet attendees and members can expect to interact with Rosen Kensky Collegiate Professor. “It has never had “In the United States, there are two welcome Dr. Andrea Siegel as acting direc- in a programmatic capacity, since she is also borders. It is 1,000 years old, and people have main ways of showing that you are Jewish,” tor. The focus of the breakfast was the theme beginning her tenure as JCLP’s program as- been predicting its demise for all that time.” explained U-M senior Jamie Nadel. “One of vocation; Dr. Siegel gave a presentation sistant with responsibilities for outreach. That obviously hasn’t happened, she said, is support for Israel, and the other is be- connecting the lives of the biblical Abraham JCLP students have a busy month ahead and Yiddish culture and literature continue ing religious. I don’t really have much of a and the 18th century mystic Baal Shem Tov of them, with a weekly professional develop- to be popular. Later this month, the Frankel background in either of those forms of Jew- to the topic of one’s life journey. She asked ment seminar designed to provide overviews Center will partner with Jewish community ish identities. I think of Yiddish as another guests to share their wisdom with JCLP stu- of World Jewry, American Jewry, Israel, and organizations to sponsor the Ann Arbor Yid- direction: a way of showing your Jewishness dents, as well. Jewish communities of Metro Detroit. Stu- dish Festival. The Tseno Ureno, a collection and connecting to an ancestral identity.” For Kate Malekoff, an incoming student dents will be taking field trips in the region of folklore and biblical commentary first The grant is a fitting tribute to the late Rita who comes to JCLP by way of Pittsburgh, to learn about the varieties of Jewish life and published in the late 15th century, is the Poretsky, who was trained as an engineer, but the event helped to put faces to names and Jewish communal institutions. Professionals most frequently reprinted Yiddish publica- devoted most of her life to the study of Judaism highlight themes that had come up during from the Taub Center for Social Policy Stud- tion, and has never been out of print. And and artistic expression. Her interest in Yiddish, JCLP’s orientation in late August. She noted ies in Israel will offer training via the School consider this: even Colin Powell speaks Yid- like her interest in Hebrew, came from a com- after the event that, “The Welcome Breakfast of Social Work’s new interactive web confer- dish. It was the lingua franca in his Bronx mitment to learning about Jewish languages, allowed me the opportunity to gain personal encing technologies. neighborhood when he was growing up. cultures, politics and folklore. Before she died insight into some of the leaders of the De- JCLP will be hosting its annual Commu- The recognition that Yiddish is an essential, tragically at a young age, she established the troit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities. In nity Open House for the Sukkot holiday on irreplaceable Jewish language has become the Rita Poretsky Foundation, dedicated to the pro- doing so, it gave me additional perspectives October 8, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at cornerstone of the U-M Yiddish program, with motion of Jewish culture, education, arts and on my goals during my time with JCLP.” the School of Social Work, 1080 South Uni- faculty and students from several departments, health in the United States and Israel. Alli Rosen, another incoming student, versity Avenue. The public is invited to come including English, history, political science, For more information or to make a contri- agreed, recalling of the guests that “many by for snacks and to experience the court- Slavic studies, Near Eastern studies, German bution to the Rita Poretsky Memorial Fund, shared that they were ‘groomed’ to do this yard sukkah. n n studies and comparative literature. visit http://www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic. work, while others found their way in Jew- September Food, Land and Justice program A group from Ann Arbor attended a Food, Land and Jus- tice visit to Detroit to see D-Town Farms and attended a panel at Eastern Market. The group of 30 explored the farm and market and learned about the exciting work being done in Detroit, and met some of the people in- volved at the grassroots level. The Food Land and Justice program is funded through a grant from the Jewish Fed- eration of Ann Arbor to explore sustainability and food justice and system change through a Jewish lens. Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation in collaboration with Pardes Hannah and a cross-section of Jewish groups and congregations in Ann Arbor will offer programs throughout the Shmita year on these important issues. The next event will be a trip to St. Joes’ Farm December 7th to learn about “Farm to Institution”. The Food Land and Justice program began last March with a symposium The day’s planning committee and panel: Oran Hesterman, Randall The Food Land and Justice Bus Tour visited D- Town Farm in featuring Oran Hesterman of Fair Food Network. Fogelman, Carole Caplan, Idelle Hammond-Sass, Lucinda Kurtz, Eitan Detroit, where Malik Yakini explained the rich history of urban Sussman, Rena Basch, Linda Jo Doctor, and Davita Davison agriculture in Detroit

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This month at Temple Beth Emeth Avital Ostfield, special to the WJN Families with Young Children (FYC): Shabbat Service. RSVP to George Brieloff at essary to participate in the discussion. For a counseling session, but rather an opportu- [email protected]. Havdallah will be held questions, contact Cantor Regina Hayut at nity to grapple with this important part of Shabbat Service times every Friday at TBE on Saturday night at 6 p.m. [email protected] life within a community of others, And of Fridays, October, 10, 17, and 24 Sukkah Tear-Down, Sunday October 19, 3 p.m. course, to share a nosh. This is co-facilitated Tot (0–5 year -olds) Shabbat Services led by Help take down the sukkah with the guys. Shabbat Morning Torah Study by Brian Ashin, LMSW, CGP and Rabbi Levy. Rabbi Levy, and Cantor Hayut, 6 p.m. To assist, contact George Brieloff, Brother- Weekly, Saturdays, October, 11, 18 and 25; For more information, contact aostfield@ Dinner for Tot Shabbat, 6:30 p.m. hood president, at [email protected]. 8:50-9:50 a.m. templebethemeth.org. Popsicle Oneg, 7 p.m. Each week, Rabbi Levy leads a session All of your favorite songs, tot bots, tot Bowling at Colonial Lanes discussing the weekly Torah portion. No Beyond Pentateuch: The Rest of the team, Cantor Hayut and Rabbi Levy will hold Saturday, October 25, 6 p.m. experience is necessary, an open mind and Hebrew Bible Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m. Join in for macaroni Join Kadima, TBE’s 6th-8th grade youth questions are always welcome. If there is not and cheese, fish sticks, applesauce, and salad Thursday, October 30, 7:30 p.m. group, for their fall kick off social event. For bar or bat mitzvah, the hour concludes by Join in on the first of several rotating bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is just $5 per person saying Kaddish for loved ones. and this year one can buy a punch card ahead scholars on the topics of the five books of of time for a discounted price. Punch cards the Torah and beyond. Sessions will run Oc- Beginning Jewish Yoga tober through June (skipping December). are available in the TBE office. This beginners’ class will take place on For more information, contact Leonore Ger- Thursdays at Temple Beth Emeth in the stein, [email protected]. Evenings in the Library: Josh Social Hall, 12–1:15 pm. The semester runs Malerman November 6–December 18. The cost is $85. Scholar-in-Residence Sunday, October 26, 6–7:30 p.m. For more information, contact aostfield@ Friday, October 31–Sunday, November 2 Evenings in the Library are informal op- templebethemeth.org. The Association of Reform Zionists of portunities for learning from authors about America (ARZA) is sponsoring an Israeli their books, and Sangria in the Sukkah speaker and scholar and residence, Alex Cic- from each other more information, contact TBEYouth.An- Saturday, October 11, 8 p.m. about our interests, [email protected]. Twenties and Thirties (TNT) get together expertise, and expe- monthly for social and religious programming. riences. These eve- Shalom Gever Join TNT in October for Sangria in the nings, surrounded Mondays and Wednesdays, October 1, 6, 13, Sukkah at the home of Joe and Robin Pol- by books in the 20, 22, 27, 29; 4:30–8 p.m. lack. Contact aostfield@templebethemeth. library include an Temple Beth Emeth’s Martial Arts for org for more information. author presenta- Health, Fitness and Self-defense. Open to tion, plenty of time grades K–12. Grades K–2 meet from 4:15–5 [E]met: An Honest Conversation for questions and p.m. , grades 3–5 meet from 5:15–6 or 6:15–7 about Death discussion, and a p.m., grades 6–9 meet from 7:15–8 p.m.., and Monday, October 20, 7 p.m. chance to purchase grades 10–12 meet from 7:15–8 p.m.. Ques- Remember the two topics never discussed the books. There will also be copies to lend, tions? Contact Rabbi Peter Gluck at info@ at the dinner table; sex and death? Come join in print, and on the new Kindle e-readers. shalomgever.com or SooJi Min at 665-4744. the first of an ongoing monthly discussion elsky, for the Shabbat of October 31-Novem- Since space is limited; RSVP to Clare Kinberg group about death. The purpose is to in- ber 2. He will lead weekend adult learning at [email protected]. Women’s Torah Study crease the awareness of death with a view to and services, as well as work with teens at Mondays, October 13, and 27, 7 p.m. helping people make the most of their (fi- Sunday evening at Temple Beth Emeth. Ci- Brotherhood Events for October Join in for in-depth study and lively dis- nite) lives. celsky is a senior staff member and founder Sukkot Service/Dinner, Monday, October 6, 6 p.m. cussion of the week’s Torah portion led by [E]met is a group directed discussion of of the Center for Creative Ecology (CfCE) Join in for services and dinner following at TBE. Cantor Regina Hayut. The group will explore death with no specific agenda other than to and a founder of Kibbutz Lotan established Brotherhood Shabbat Service, Friday, various passages from the portion looking at share stories, ideas and experiences. While a in 1983 by the URJ and the Israel Movement October 10, 7:30 p.m. several translations and commentaries from decidedly Jewish context will be offered, the for Progressive Judaism. He represents Lotan Brotherhood is looking for a few good a variety of scholars from Talmudic times to discussion is not limited by any one belief. and the ecological communities in Israel for men to take part in the annual Brotherhood the modern day. No Hebrew knowledge nec- [E]meth is not a grief support group or the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). n Activities at Beth Israel in October Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Congregation Sukkah Construction etrog are used in the ancient ceremony of the sion with stuffed Torah toys, and a Kiddush for Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m.–noon lulav and etrog processions, as well as during tots. There is no charge for this program. Volunteers are needed to set up the congre- the Hallel Service on both those days. For other gation sukkah, believed by the congregation to services on these holidays, refer to the calendar Beth Israel Spotlight Series be the largest temporary sukkah in Michigan. at www.bethisrael-aa.org. Sunday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. This event, similar to a “barn raising,” includes New Member Kiddush Luncheon Our Trip to Uzbekistan: In Search of Our a light breakfast of lox and bagels, and is under Roots: This audio-visual presentation will be Saturday, October 11, 1 p.m. the direction of Alan Lampear, who designed delivered by Helen and David Aminoff, both New members are welcomed with a group the sukkah. Participants are asked to bring their ethnic Bukharians with roots in Uzbekistan. Aliyah to the Torah during Shabbat morning electric tools. Men, women, and older teens are They toured the country in a trip sponsored services. The kiddush luncheon which follows welcome. The congregation sukkah will be de- by the Jewish Historical Seminars of Israel, is offered in their honor. constructed on Sunday, October 19. Lox and which focused on the background, history bagels will again be served to all volunteers. Tot Shabbat and culture of the Bukharians. Beth Israel’s spotlight series features lectures, presentations, Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret Services Saturdays, October 11 and October 25, 11:15 a.m. Tot Shabbat is a Saturday morning program/ and performances that highlight the stories, Morning Sukkot services: Thursday, October 9 service for parents and their children 2–5 years talents and experiences of its members. and Friday, October 10, 9:30 a.m. old which includes songs, stories, and prayers. Morning Shmini Atzeret service: Thursday, This program is run by Peretz Hirshbein on the Pizza in the Hut (the Sukkah) October 16, 9:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday of the month (with time in the Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m. As part of the congregation’s celebration of This dairy dinner event is open to all and Sukkot, there will be a kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah this month), and by Jake Kander on the sukkah on the first day of Sukkot, and a kiddush second Saturday of the month. It includes songs, continued on next page in the sukkah on the second day. The lulav and the mysterious “Shabbat Box,” a Torah proces- Helen and David Aminoff

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Sukkot: past, present and future Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN hat did the Jewish people do to redeemed. connection to the physical Earth. This is the cleave to God. When Moshiach comes we all deserve the merit of the Mitzvah To further differentiate these types of mitz- example of mitzvot prior to the giving of the will experience a total cleaving to God by hav- W of Sukkah? The Midrash answers vot observance: In the first type as our ances- Torah—limited by physicality due to the lack ing total submission and abnegation of the that God gave the Mitzvah of Sukkot to us in tors did prior to the Torah being given, it of divine assistance to increase elevation. ego (our sense of self or separateness) as the the merit of our father Abraham for his hospi- shows their greatness in that they volunteered The mitzvot that we do today, after the awareness of God covers the Earth as the wa- tality of offering the angels a shady seat under to do the mitzvot on their own without being Torah was given, contain an extra element of ters cover the sea bed, and we all see eye to eye his tree. Not only told to do so. This shows the great inner nulli- divine energy from God that allows us to el- with God. So the sukkah during this future era did he feed them fication and dedication they had to God. But, evate, beyond the limitation of physicality, so will be covered with the skin of the Leviathan. but he also made on the other hand, since these were mitzvot that we can cleave to God at a higher, more The word Leviathan derives from when Leah them feel comfort- that they did on their own spiritual level than before had her third son, Levi. She made a statement able on a very hot absent the commandment the Torah commandments “ this time my husband will cleave to me.” So day after they came from God, they were missing were given to us. Conse- the Leviathan represents our dissolving sense in from traveling in the special power and energy quently, our sukkah ob- of a separate self and rather cleaving to and the desert. There- that is normally given to us servance is different from becoming one with God, which will happen in fore, the Midrash by God. Consequently, since our father Abraham’s. The the Messianic Era. This is what the skin of the continues, Abra- the mitzvot they performed s’kach (covering) of our Leviathan represents—becoming one with Rabbi Aharon Goldstein ham gave to the an- were considered somewhat sukkah, the second type God and losing our perception of our self as gels the shadow of limited in that they were only of sukkah, must be DE- an entity separate from God. the tree and in reward for that; we merit sit- initiated from themselves, tached from the Earth. The Leviathan is a fish that lives in the ting in the shade of the Sukkah. Another thing the degree of elevation to- This is why we have a sea. There is a rule concerning ritual purity the Rabbis said was that whoever will fulfill ward God was limited. The loose covering of detached that states that anything in the sea is ritually the Mitzvah of the Sukkah in this world will Lubavitcher Rebbe OB”M vegetation more than ten clean (pure). So when a person is sitting in a be meritorious to sit in the Sukkah under the would give an analogy of a handbreadths above the sukkah, which is covered by the skin of a Le- skin of the Leviathan in Messianic times when person jumping. An individ- Earth (indicating going viathan, it represents being in a ritually pure Moshiach comes. ual is limited to a very narrow range of jump- beyond the physical limitations and ascend- environment like the sea. A fish in the sea is So, from this Midrash, we conclude that ing height (‘vertical leap’ in contemporary ing to unlimited heights) on top of the walls not separate from its life source. It doesn’t per- there are three types of Sukkot. One is the sports terminology) by their innate strength of our sukkah. In fact, our sukkah must even ceive itself as separate from the water—it and Sukkah of Abraham where the angels enjoyed and skill. But if someone else, from a much be vertically unobstructed, i.e., not under the the water are one. Likewise, when Moshiach the shade of the tree. The second type of Suk- higher location, is helping to pull him or her shade of anything attached to the Earth. comes we will sit in the Leviathan covered kah is the type we sit in now. The third type up as they jump, the heights they can reach are The third type of sukkah will be with the Sukkah and we will not perceive ourselves as will be covered with the skin of the Leviathan much greater. So our ancestors had this great coming of the Messiah, Moshiach. Our level separate from God—but rather we will be one in Moshiach’s time. innate connection to God but because it was of cleaving to God will be qualitatively differ- with God. In explaining the differences between these only from their own initiative, they also had a ent (higher) than our ancestors or our present However, in order to achieve this high level three Sukkot we also explain the three stages great limitation to how far they could take it. level. Consequently, even though we presently of cleaving to God, it is incumbent upon us we observe all mitzvot. The first stage is the This is expressed in the type of sukkah have the ability to detach ourselves from the to do God’s mitzvot at the second level (post- type of mitzvot that our ancestors performed Abraham had, the first type of sukkah —a tree physical and cleave to God, (through the study Torah but pre-Messiah). Our Sages tell us before the Torah was given. The second stage with shade. A tree’s attachment to the Earth of Torah and doing mitzvot) we still feel our- that by properly performing the Mitzvah of is how we observe the mitzvot in the present is a limitation to the heights it can attain. It selves as a “self”—a separate entity separate Sukkah in our days, in the times of Moshiach time – after the giving of the Torah. The third is rooted and bound in the physical world. from others and from God. As long as we per- we will merit the Mitzvah of sitting in a Le- stage will be the manner in which we observe As tall as a tree can be and as great a shade ceive ourselves as distinctly separate beings viathan covered Sukkah cleaving and being at mitzvot after the Moshiach comes and we are it can cast, it is always limited by its essential we are limited in the ability to truly and fully one with God. May it be soon in our days n.

Activities at BIC, continued from previous page honors the principle of eating meals in the Suk- with T-shirts marking the date of their future begins at 10:30 a.m., Anita Norich, the Tikva Jewish culture, Jewish American literature, and kah. $8 per person for ages 4 and up, with no bar/bat mitzvah year, followed by a kiddush for Frymer-Kensky Collegiate Professor at the Holocaust literature. She is the author of Discov- charge, for children under 4. RSVP by Monday, everyone present, with the name of each baby University of Michigan, will present a dvar to- ering Exile: Yiddish and Jewish American Litera- October 13 to [email protected]. decorated on the cakes. rah about Yiddish literature and today’s parsha. ture in America During the Holocaust (Stanford, Samuel Norich was born in Germany in 2007) and The Homeless Imagination in the Fic- Simchat Torah and the International Lunch & Learn Series 1947 (in a DP camp) and immigrated to the tion of Israel Joshua Singer (Indiana University Shul of Pancakes Wednesdays, October 22 and 29, Noon–1:15 p.m. United States in 1957. Press, 1991). She co- Erev Simchat Torah, Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m. Garfunkel Schteingart Activities Center (2010 After a primary- and edited Jewish Litera- Simchat Torah, Friday, October 17, Shaharit and Washtenaw Avenue) secondary-school tures and Cultures: Hallel services, 8:30 a.m. Rabbi Robert Dobrusin and Rabbi Kim Blu- education in the Context and Inter- International Shul of Pancakes breakfast, 9:30 a.m. menthal lead informal discussions on current public schools, he text (Brown, 2008) Torah Service and Hakafot, 10:15 a.m. topics. Participants are invited to bring a dairy attended Columbia and Gender and Text Erev Simchat Torah includes a Maariv lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided. as an undergraduate, in Modern Hebrew Service that is followed by the Simchat Torah and the University of and Yiddish Litera- Hakafot (family friendly Torah processionals,) The Ann Arbor Yiddish Festival at BIC Wisconsin and the tures (Harvard and dancing, and snacks. Friday, October 31–Saturday, November 1 Hebrew University as JTS, 1992). Beth Israel will present three events as part On Simchat Torah, after the Shaharit and Hallel a graduate student. Anita Norich Both presenta- of the Ann Arbor Yiddish Festival. On Friday, Samuel Norich services, Beth Israel provides a free pancake break- The executive direc- tions are underwrit- October 31, at 7 p.m., Beth Israel will offer an fast in the Social Hall, followed by the Hakafot, the tor of YIVO, the Institute for Jewish Research, ten by Anita and Samuel Norich in memory Eastern European Shabbos Meal prepared by Torah processionals, and the rest of the service. from 1980–1992, he has served as executive di- of their beloved parents, Isaac Norich and Sara Chef Cari Kosher Catering. (($18 per person rector and publisher of The Forward and The Waksman-Norich. Baby Shabbat 11 and up, $15 per child ages 4–10). This will Forverts since 1997. Samuel Norich is the author The Ann Arbor Yiddish Festival is presented Saturday October 18, 9:30 a.m. be followed by a lecture at 8 p.m. by Samuel of What Will Bind Us Now: A Report on the Insti- by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, Babies born over the past year are officially Norich, the current publisher of the Forverts tutional Ties Between Israel and American Jewry. with numerous community sponsors including welcomed to the congregation during this and The Forwards newspaper. He will speak on He is the brother of Anita Norich. Beth Israel Congregation. For the latest infor- special ceremony during the Shabbat morn- “Yiddish with a Complete Faith.” One does not Anita Norich, professor of English and Juda- mation about this weekend, visit www.bethis- ing service. The ceremony takes place around have to attend the dinner to hear the presenta- ic Studies at the University of Michigan, teaches, rael-aa.org. n 11:30 a.m. The weekly parasha (reading from tion by Mr. Norich. lectures, and publishes on a range of topics con- the Hebrew Bible) is from the first chapters of During the Torah reading part of the service cerning Yiddish language and literature, modern the book of Genesis. Babies are also presented on Saturday morning on November 1, which

Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 9 I Federation Guest Editorial I Sukkot

Together we do extraordinary things Sukkah consciousness: By David Shtulman, executive director, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor he spring and summer brought enor- ish Federation movement (JFNA) created living with vulnerability mous challenges to the global Jewish the Israel Action Network (IAN) to help lo- By Noam Zion/JNS.org Tcommunity. Israel and Hamas en- cal communities address local challenges. In he sukkah, even in the Torah, seems to leave our homes, which are overflowing gaged in an exchange of rockets that lasted Michigan, IAN assisted us in defending the to straddle two different ecosystems: with everything good, and sit in the desert for 50 days. The last time that enemy rock- law suit aiming to place anti-Semitic ads on the desert and the settled agricultural dwellings of landless refugees. Otherwise, we ets had reached Tel Aviv was the 1991 Gulf city buses, during the BDS effort at U-M last T land. Both are alien to our contemporary ur- may forget that the land itself is God’s gift, War. This summer rockets from Gaza cov- spring and in addressing the BDS platform ban and suburban lives, but they still offer and we might think that “my power and the ered most of Israel including Tel Aviv, Jeru- of the Presbyterian General Assembly that metaphors for life. strength of my hands produced for me this salem and the most was held recently in Detroit. What does the sukkah represent: Eretz great prosperity.” (Deuteronomy 8:17) populous areas of IAN just released a report from the Mell- Yisrael (the land of Israel) or the desert? An The late 15th-century Spanish commen- the country. While man Research Group studying arguments agricultural structure for the harvest in the tator, Isaac ben Moses Arama, who died in the Iron Dome that are effective and ineffective in address- field, or a nomadic shelter in the desert? The exile in Italy two years after the 1492 expul- system prevented ing advocates of BDS. I have and can share era when Jews were farmers celebrating the sion of Jews from Spain, transcended histori- most rockets from the entire report with those of you who are end of the harvest season, or when Jews were cal memory to find in the sukkah a symbol landing in popula- interested. Here are a sample of our key as- refugees from Egypt during the Exodus and of universal human transience in this world. tion centers and Is- sets and liabilities noted in this report. wandering? The achievement of material The sukkah is a temporary residence to re- raeli casualties from To our benefit, most people support Is- climbing, millions rael’s right to exist in a two-state solution and of Israelis could also intuitively understand that it is essential never be far from a to build an environment of economic coop- David Shtulman bomb shelter and eration and integration, which BDS opposes. the threats to people in the south of the Also, there is great skepticism about the effec- country were incessant. tiveness of BDS to actually help Palestinians. Our community raised over $81,000 in To our detriment, BDS is generally seen emergency support towards a pool of more by most people as a legitimate nonviolent than $18 million allocated so far to help response to occupation and is not generally

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Israelis deal with the crisis. Allocations in- understood to be seeking to harm Israel’s Sukkah roofs in Jerusalem clude $5 million for trauma services and psy- security or challenge Israel’s right to exist. prosperity, or the perennial exposure to the mind us that we are all temporary residents chological counseling, $3.4 million to the 22 Israel is seen as the more powerful actor and vicissitudes of dependence? on this earth, he said. We go out of our secure hardest hit communities to help non-profit thus, the actor with greater responsibility. The Torah weighs in on the side of desert houses, precisely during the season when the organizations restore a sense of normalcy for Also, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s image as consciousness, reliving transitions, being on weather turns cold and rainy, and move into their residents, $3 million to bring needed a hardliner and settlement builder reinforces the move, and hence, feeling how exposed we a cramped little sukkah, with just enough aid and supplies to the homebound and to the idea that Israel is not eager for peace and are to the shifts in autumn weather and how food for one day, furnished with but a table, the elderly unable to leave bomb shelters and that outside action is necessary. much we rely on Divine grace. “You shall re- lamp, and chair. Thus, we turn ourselves over $5 million to transport tens of thou- The report proposes the most effective way side in sukkot for seven days; every citizen away from concerns with money, posses- sands of children trapped in shelters in the to counter the BDS argument is to recognize of Israel shall reside in sukkot, so that for sions, and trading in produce, and learn to south for respite in the north of the country. the reality of Palestinian suffering in an even- generations you will [remember and] know live with minimal needs. If we learn to live Lost in the attention to the war in Israel handed and open-minded way. Our strongest that when I took the children of Israel out of with less, without luxuries, then we will not was the war in the Ukraine, which is grow- argument is that the best way to help Palestin- Egypt, I settled them in sukkot [in the desert feel want. ing more violent and dangerous over time. ians is to encourage constructive engagement before reaching Eretz Yisrael]. I am Adonai A new message of the sukkah emerges Ukraine has one of the largest Jewish com- between Palestinians and Israelis, investment your God.” (Leviticus 23:22-23) Eating and in the light of expanding world terrorism, munities in the world and they have been in the Palestinian economy and the normal- sleeping in a sukkah without the special con- marked by events such as the tragic destruc- deeply affected by the situation. Our partner ization of Palestinian-Israeli relations. These sciousness it is designed to provoke misses tion of the Twin Towers in New York City. agencies, JDC, the Jewish Agency and ORT are all activities that BDS opposes. the point. Every house, no matter how solid, becomes have done extraordinary work. JDC and Here in Ann Arbor, a quick look at our What exactly do we need to remember? a mere sukkah exposed to the storms of hu- ORT assure that vulnerable members of the new website (www.jewishannarbor.org) Rabbi Shmuel ben Meir (“Rashbam”), a man evil. Life is ephemeral and yet every community have access to food, medicine demonstrates that through our allocations to grandson of Rashi, wrote in 12th-century moment becomes precious. Accumulating and education among other necessities. The 14 area agencies and programs, and through France in his commentary on the verses material wealth loses its point, but whatever Jewish Agency has helped more than 1,200 the seeding of new initiatives by the Jewish cited above that we must remember what moments of meaning we experience are a Jews make Aliyah from Odessa and from Community Impact Fund, you can find the Moshe told us before entering the land of Is- mark of divine grace. n Kharkov. More than 1,000 consultations fingerprints of Federation on almost every rael and becoming land owners and farmers: Noam Zion is a research fellow at the Shalom have taken place with Jewish families look- aspect of Jewish life in Ann Arbor. Remember the whole trip that God took us “ Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. His numer- ing to leave Dnepropetrovsk. With our help, The work of Federation is enabled by the on through the desert with all its suffer- … ous publications on Jewish holidays include: these services will be in place as long as they support of our community members. None ing and hunger when we were dependent on A Different Night: The Family Participation are needed. of us can accomplish these things alone, but manna [from heaven]. So that we should … Haggadah, A Different Light: The Big Book Across Europe and the United States, es- Together, We Do Extraordinary Things. n know that human life does not depend on of Hanukkah, and A Day Apart: Shabbat at pecially on college campuses, the BDS (Boy- bread [that we grow ourselves] alone, but on cott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement Home. God’s word does human life depend.” (Deu- is spreading. While BDS has few accom- teronomy 8:2-3) plishments to show for its efforts, the public This is the reason, Rashbam says, that relations aspect has been very damaging to God set the holiday of Sukkot during the Israel and to the Jewish community. In or- season when we gather the produce of the der to combat the BDS movement, the Jew- grain and the grapes, so that we would have

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Reflections on Israel Rabbi Ilana Baden, special to the WJN he Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor offers teens financial support for Israel travel by three significant programs. The first program is the Ann Arbor-Nahalal Student Exchange T program, which is available to community ninth graders. The second program is the Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed Israel Scholarship, which provides two $2,500 scholarships annually for Ann Arbor area high school students to participate in peer group Israel experiences such as se- mester, summer or gap year programs. The third program is the Federation Subsidies for Teen Travel to Israel, which provides up to $1,000 for summer, semester and year-long trips. Below are the reflections of Lianna Bernstein, a recent recipient of the Susan L. Lichter Memo- rial Endowed Israel Scholarship.

The Journey of a Lifetime a balance in prayer options, songs, and making by Lianna Bernstein our own special traditions. Roughly halfway through the program, as we Over this last summer, thanks to the gen- were driving up to the Kinneret, my friends’ un- erosity of the Lichter family, I was able to em- cle was called up from reserve duty, which would bark on the journey of a lifetime—Nesiya. The become more and more common as the days five-week program travels through Israel with went on, though there were even more brothers a diverse group of both American and Israeli and cousins of the Israeli participants who were high school students, incorporating in-depth still in active duty. By the time we had spent one conversations about both cultural and religious night camping on the shores of the Kinneret, to our modern societies. ing place, yet learning how to discuss impor- Judaism, as well as various art workshops. both counselors and campers were checking The first week was spent doing a camping As the conflict got worse, we began to have tant topics with people who did not necessarily their phones for news updates, and a few of the more frequent discussions about safety—both agree with me was much more rewarding than trip through the Negev Desert in Southern Is- Israelis whose families lived in affected areas had rael. As the intense sun beat on our backs, we logistical and emotional. Our itinerary was I expected. There were so many viewpoints that made multiple trips to the bomb shelter. changing on a daily basis, yet the staff still made I came to understand much more as we toured would stop every few water-breaks and write a Despite the ever-increasing political ten- poem or relate our own experiences to stories of it possible to run a day camp for children from through various locations in Jerusalem, and sion, we were still able to do most of our a youth village in Teveria for a few days and have discussing them with people who had become desert treks in theology. Every night, we would activities: an educational and fun visit with sit around the campfire and teach each other creative writing workshops in Tzfat. incredibly close friends only made us closer. Druze teenagers our age in the village of At a certain point, the program decided it As the program came to a close, we spent a songs in Hebrew and English, employing the Yarkah, a meaningful hike through the his- talents of the many musicians in our group with was safe enough for us to go to Jerusalem and week in the Ein Gedi Desert working on our final toric hillside village of Gamla, and learning we began our political unit. Each day we hosted projects. I ended up making a comic book-like a flute, cello, and multiple guitars. about the pioneers in the early 20th Century At the end of each week, spending Shabbat various speakers who would discuss historical collection about my experiences, while other par- in Israel. In every place we went to, everyone and modern understandings of the political at- ticipants did things ranging from musical arrange- together was extraordinary. Although every had the chance to learn a lot about various person came from environments where Shab- mosphere in Israel. It was often very difficult for ments, dances, and collages. After presenting our perspectives and environments, and after- me to listen to the things said by various people, projects to one another, it was clear that Nesiya had bat was celebrated entirely different from most wards we spent a lot of time finding parallels other people in the group, we managed to find especially as a full military operation was tak- a huge impact on every participant’s perspective. n Federation recruiting teens for Ann Arbor/Nahalal Student Exchange delegation Rabbi Ilana Baden, special to the WJN he Jewish Federation’s Ann Arbor/ Student Exchange 2015 Israelis. If you did not know any of the Ann Ar- The Ann Arbor/Nahalal Partnership is an Nahalal Community-to-Community Part One of the 2015 Exchange will take bor kids already, it is really fun getting to know integral part of the Michigan/Central Galilee T committee (C2C) is recruiting ninth place during the Ann Arbor Public School’s them, too.” Zoe Koster Mockeridge added, Partnership2Gether program, led by the Jewish graders for the Ann Arbor/Nahalal Student Ex- 2015 February Break. The current plan is to de- “This trip was the most fun I have ever had in Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Coopera- change 2015. part on Thursday, February 12 and to return on my life! I am especially glad to be able to call tive programs are developed with communities The Ann Arbor/Nahalal Student Exchange Sunday, February 22, 2015. Nahalal my new home.” in Michigan and those of Nazareth Illit, Migdal Program is a two-part exchange in which ninth Participants will be hosted by families in Na- The friendships forged by the Student Ex- Ha’Emek and the Regional Council of Emek grade students from Ann Arbor spend the halal, and the program will include touring Na- change participants do not end abruptly. In ad- Yizrael (Jezreel Valley). Developing a closer AAPS February vacation in the Israeli Moshav, halal and the surrounding region, experiencing dition to maintaining their connections through relationship with Moshav Nahalal, a village in Nahalal. The following year, during an Israeli the Nahalal Regional High School, interacting social media and Skype, it is not uncommon the Jezreel Valley, has allowed members of both with local teens, and visiting Jerusalem and Tel for the Ann Arbor teens to return to Israel and communities to learn from and interact more Aviv. In return, students and their families will spend time with their friends in Nahalal. closely with one another. n This December, the local teens who partici- be asked to serve as hosts for the Nahalal delega- For information or to register for the Federation’s pated in last year’s trip to Nahalal will host their tion during the 2015 school year (specific dates Student Exchange 2015 program, visit www.jew- counterparts in Ann Arbor. The Israeli teens to be determined), when the Nahalal students ishannarbor.org or contact Rabbi Ilana Baden at will experience school, the University of Michi- will have a similar program of touring, school 677-0100 or [email protected]. attendance, and teen interaction. gan campus, and Jewish life in Ann Arbor. The Student Exchange is funded by the Fed- eration’s Partnership2Gether Community-to- Community allocation. Participants are only responsible for covering the cost of the flight, trip insurance, and pocket money during the trip. Thanks to a generous grant from the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, some funds are available to assist families who would like to par- ticipate, but for whom the full cost is prohibitive. school break, their counterparts from Nahalal Student Exchange Experience will come to Ann Arbor. Since 2010, 68 Ann Arbor teens have par- An information meeting will be held on ticipated in the Student Exchange and have Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m., at the Jewish established lifelong friendships. The trip has a Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. This significant impact on the teens’ connection to is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Israel and their Israeli peers. Matt Lieberman the program. All ninth graders and their parents commented, “This trip strengthened my con- are invited to attend. nection to Israel. It is really fun meeting all the

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Ann Arbor well-represented at 2014 Maccabi Games Sharon Newman, special to the WJN ne section of the JCC Maccabi Youth Games, a program of the OJewish Community Centers’ As- sociation, were held in Detroit this summer, August 17–22. The delegation from the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor had a wonderful time participating in both the athletic competi- tions and the ArtsFest. The Maccabi Youth Games, an Olympics-style competition for Jewish teens ages 13–16, are held every sum- mer in locations around the United States. Ann Arbor was represented on the fol- lowing teams by: Baseball...... Brian Goldsmith and Gabe Rosenberg Basketball...... Rachel Pacernick Hockey:...... Jackson Roberts Soccer...... Daniel Motoc, Michael Motoc, Share, Avi Weingarten and The 2014 Ann Arbor Maccabi Team Natan Zekic ArtsFest participants were: kind, showing compassion and empathy, is always Dance...... Lily Gechter in play at the Maccabi Games. Visual Arts...... Gabriella Levy Other evenings included a casino night at the In the added sport of Dodgeball Brian Inline Hockey Center at the JCC in West Bloom- Goldsmith and Natan Zekic came home field, a host family night with some of the Ann with gold medals. Arbor team having dinner at Chipole, then on The Ann Arbor delegation also included to Airtime, a trampoline activity center. Also, on chaperones Ethan Krasnow, delegation head, the schedule was a dance party at The Filmore and Rebecca Chen, who worked with the acting/ and closing ceremonies, which turned out to be improv participants for ActsFest. a giant party, back at the Inline Hockey Center In addition to participants from many cities at the JCC. It was at this time that the torch was across the United States, the Ann Arbor delega- passed on to the cities hosting next summer’s tion this year met teenagers from Canada, Israel games. The 2014 Games will be held August 2–7 and Mexico. in Dallas, Fort Lauderdale and Milwaukee. No Days were spent pursuing athletic and creative decision has been made yet as to which games arts competitions while social activities filled the the Ann Arbor delegation will attend. nights. The very moving opening ceremonies were The director of the games this summer held at the Fox Theatre in downtown Detroit. The was Ariella Klein Monson, who is originally theme of the evening was kindness, the goal being from Ann Arbor and participated on the Ann to exhibit and receive kindness amongst the par- Arbor girls’ basketball team in the summers of ticipants. Rachmones, the showing of mercy, being 1993 and 1994. n The value of summer camp Dalit Kluger, special to the WJN kids and for the kids some time away from ferent atmosphere than at home. of people but you fall into step with them,” s the school year starts to wind the parents. For Hamermesh, the decision to attend she said. You only see the kids once a year down, many students are packing “I have a closer connection with my camp Young Judaea was anything but random. and this makes camp so much more special.” Afor yet another year at a summer friends than my friends at home,” said high “My brother had gone a couple years be- As far as school goes, going to camp can camp and look forward to sleeping in any school sophomore Miriam Hamermesh, fore me,” and her mom used to work for a only help with the leadership skills that are bed but their own. camp-affiliated required. “It shows that the student has Summer is a great time to sleep in, go with Young Judaea. maturity and responsibility,” Pioneer High on vacation with family, and work on your “There was a family School guidance counselor Sara Vance said. tan. It’s also a time where many students at- history,” she said. There aren’t statistics for it as far as if being tend different summer camps. Some of the For kids who a counselor gets students into more colleges, Pioneer High School students have been at- go to camp, it is a but it is definitely highlighted in the recom- tending summer camps for years. For those chance for them mendation letter. “What the kids learn from students it is a chance to make lasting friend- to let loose and be summer camp develops their confidence and ships and learn life-long useful skills. themselves, with- initiative,” Vance says. The students come Camp also started out cheap and became out having to worry back and are ready to use their newly devel- more expensive throughout the years. The about what others oped skills at Pioneer. prices for a full session started at $125 and think of them. “I Long time campers say that for kids who rose all the way up to $775, because of the can be myself don’t attend summer camps, they are miss- tough economy throughout the years. Camp around these kids ing out on special events and discussions that isn’t as cheap as it used to be and this has led because the kids are could change the rest of their high school ex- to summer camps declining in campers each passionate about perience. For Hamermesh, her camp focuses year. Despite it being expensive to send kids the same things,” on leadership skills the older the campers get. to camp, most parents still do it anyway. Ac- junior Alexa Zie- “I have learned how to be a responsible cording to the American Camping Associa- linski said. Zielinski and mature leader that most kids don’t get a tion, eight million kids attend summer camp has been attending chance to learn,” she said. each year. So even though not as many kids Camp Blue Lake for Adding to the benefit of going to camp, go to camp as they used to, the number is still four summers after Vance also says that students who go to camp huge and shows that camp is still a popular who has been going to Camp Young Judaea her middle-school choir teacher encouraged have more things to offer in their commu- way to spend their summer. It gives parents Midwest since 2006. She says it’s because the her to join and she got a big scholarship to nity. “They learn valuable people skills and a chance to have some time away from the camp is so compacted and it is a totally dif- go to the camp. “It’s never the same group also the value of giving back,” she said. n

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Multi-age classrooms at Hebrew Day School ECC facelift a success Hadar Dohn, Special to WJN Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN he school year began like all other classrooms is one of the ways in which the contact Ali Reingold, director of admissions arents arrived on August 25, 2014, school years; children entered the school meets its students’ needs. For more and marketing, at [email protected] or for the usual first day of school at the Tbuilding with big smiles, high hopes, information or to schedule a personal tour, call 971-4633. n P Jewish Community Center of Greater and some trepidation. Trepidation is cer- Ann Arbor’s (JCC) Early Childhood Center tainly to be expected on the first day of any (ECC) to drop their children off in the morn- school year. This year, students, teachers and ing. However, as they turned the corner from parents prepared for a bigger change than the JCC’s main hallway into the ECC, both usual and more trepidation may have been parents and children were amazed by what expected. After considerable research and they saw. Where there had been white cinder investigation, Hebrew Day School combined block walls and tile floors dating back to the some of its classes for multi age learning ex- periences. The Gan (kindergarten) class now in- cludes young fives, those who no longer meet the local deadline for entering kindergarten. These students comprise the younger set of our multi-age Gan and will remain in the program as veteran gansters next year. The first and second grades are combined, as are the third and fourth grade classes. The fifth grade continues to be a single grade classroom. Multi-age classrooms allow HDS to capitalize on the natural continuum of child development by recognizing the vary- ing rates children reach their academic and social milestones. By combining grades, the children have opportunities to work in larger, more flexible and fluid groups at their own levels, while being challenged to ad- vance their skills and understanding. The teachers have always planned for a range of levels within a given classroom. One of the advantages of the multi-age classroom is that teachers have a wider variety of op- 1950s, families were now walking on a warm tions for small group, paired or individual earth-toned carpet past smooth, calming, sky learning situations. The curriculum is struc- blue walls. At the ECC’s Open House for In- tured to accommodate extensions, remedia- fant and Toddler families, all of the parents tion, rotating themes, hands-on experiences in attendance remarked about how much the and peer learning. Mentoring opportunities classrooms felt like being in a home. naturally exist for all students and help build This project, involving a renovation of the kind of confidence and mastery that the ECC’s public spaces and Infant/Toddler helps to ensure future success in learning. rooms, was driven by the ECC’s strategic plan In addition to the academic benefits of a developed over the past two years. The stra- multi-age school, there are many social ben- tegic planning committee spent hundreds efits. HDS students are accustomed to play- of hours analyzing what action items would ing with children of various ages on the play best prepare the JCC’s Early Childhood pro- yard, having buddy opportunities between gram for future success. In the past decade, a the grades, and now, expanded social groups number of major early childhood programs within the classrooms. in Ann Arbor have built new facilities, which HDS continues to grow and expand to made it clear to the committee that updat- provide its students the best Jewish educa- ing the look and feel of the facility was a top tional experience. The move to multi-age priority. The committee visited a number of well-regarded programs which led to a list of recommended changes to the ECC’s physical space to make the space feel more home-like, as well as to make the ECC entrance distinct. Finally, major renovations to the Infant and Toddler spaces were recommended in order to update and upgrade the oldest rooms in the building. Besides making the ECC feel warm and welcoming to families, the renovations have also had a noticeably moving effect on the staff. Danielle Arreaza, a long-time ECC teacher said, “it is so homelike that working with the infants is much more relaxing.” While the im- proved appearance has impressed both family and staff, the improved physical surroundings are directly improving the quality of care pro- vided to the children because a calm, happy, and comforting environment directly impacts their ability to learn and grow. For more in- formation about applying for a place at the ECC, contact Peretz Hirshbein, director of the Early Childhood Center, at 971-0990 or per- [email protected]. n

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Jewish news year in review: 5774 By Alina Dain Sharon/JNS.org s Rosh Hashanah approaches and Anti-Semitism in Europe the Jewish calendar turns to 5775, In May, four people, including an Israeli AJNS.org takes a look at the biggest couple, were killed in a shooting at the Jew- Jewish news stories from the past year. ish Museum of Belgium in Brussels. Mehdi Nemmouche, a French national suspected of The Israel-Hamas war having tortured hostages held by the Islamic The 50-day war between Israel and Hamas State in Syria, was arrested over the shooting dominated headlines around the world and charged with murder. throughout this summer. The events leading European anti-Semitism rose sharply up to the conflict began with Hamas’s June during Israel’s Operation Protective Edge. kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teen- Compared to the same month in 2013, this

agers—Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali July saw a 400-percent rise in anti-Semitic COMMONS. NANKING2012/WIKIMEDIA CREDIT: Frenkel—followed by the apparent revenge incidents in the United Kingdom, according killing of Palestinian teenager Mohammed to the Community Security Trust. Anti-Is- Abu Khdeir, which triggered an escalation of rael Muslim rioters attacked two Paris syna- Palestinian violence against Israel. gogues, chanting “Death to Jews” and “Hitler Israelis spent the summer running was right,” while French Jews continued to to bomb shelters due to rocket barrages make aliyah in record numbers. launched by Hamas from Gaza. Many of the Palestinian rockets proved to have wider The rise of Islamic State reach than ever before, striking central Israel The Islamic State terrorist group came and even as far north as Haifa. Following a to the forefront of Western media attention The Iran nuclear program’s Arak heavy water reactor rocket’s landing near Ben Gurion Airport, the after seizing control of Iraq’s second-largest U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) city, Mosul, in June. Since then, the group has Israel on campus demning Israel for denying the entry of U.S. implemented a controversial ban on flights to gained notoriety for its brutal persecution of The boundary between anti-Zionism and academics into the West Bank. The resolution, and from Israel that lasted 36 hours. Mideast religious minorities such as Chris- anti-Semitism on American college campuses however, was defeated in June in a vote among Israel initially responded to the Hamas tians and Yazidis. Islamic State also executed became increasingly blurred this year, particu- MLA members. rockets with airstrikes but eventually launched American journalists James Foley and Steven larly in relation to the actions of Students for Turkey-Israel relations a ground invasion dubbed Operation Pro- Sotloff, as well as British aid worker David Justice in Palestine (SJP). During an orienta- During Israel’s Operation Protective tective Edge, which destroyed more than 30 Haines. tion event at Temple University in August, a Edge, then Turkish prime minister and now Hamas terror tunnels that ran underneath the After Sotloff’s execution, Israel’s Foreign Jewish student was punched in the face by an President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Israel-Gaza border. During the conflict, Israel Ministry revealed that he was an Israeli citizen. SJP member and called slurs such as “kike” and Jewish state of committing “genocide” and accepted 11 cease-fire proposals that were all Sotloff made aliyah in 2008. To protect him “baby killer.” waging “terrorism” against the Palestinians, violated by Hamas, until the 12th and final while he was held captive in Syria, a network of SJP was also behind the growing trend of and protesters attacked the Israeli embassy cease-fire was reached on Aug. 26. more than 150 of his friends and acquaintances mock eviction notices placed in student dormi- and consulate in Ankara and Istanbul. Erdo- raced to delete information from the Internet tories across the country, including at New York gan also said Israel’s “barbarism has surpassed Palestinian unity and failed peace talks that discussed his Jewish and Israeli identity. University in April. While the anti-Israel group Without an agreement in place to extend claims the notices are strictly meant to protest even Hitler’s” and dismissed the possibility of the U.S.-brokered Israeli-Palestinian peace Iran nuclear program the Israeli “occupation,” pro-Israel experts have normalizing relations with Israel. talks beyond their initial March 28 deadline for In November 2013, the U.S. and the other said the notices cross the line into anti-Semitism Russia and Ukraine a resolution, Israel decided against proceeding P5+1 powers reached a six-month interim through their intimidation of students and dele- Ukrainians took to the streets of Kiev to with its fourth scheduled release of 26 Palestin- deal with Iran on its nuclear program despite gitimization of the Jewish people’s indigenous protest against then President Viktor Yanu- ian terrorist prisoners. The Palestinian Author- opposition from Israel, Jewish groups, the right to self-determination in their homeland. kovych, in a movement that became known as ity (PA) responded by beginning the process of U.S. Congress, and Saudi Arabia. In exchange At Northeastern University, the eviction notices Euromaidan. Amid the violent protests, sev- joining 15 international conventions, violating for sanctions relief, Iran promised to dilute resulted in the suspension of the school’s SJP eral men attacked Israeli teacher Hillel Wert- the peace talks’ ban on such unilateral actions. its 20-percent-enriched (high grade) urani- chapter, but the group was later reinstated. heimer in January after he left a synagogue at In April, PA President Mahmoud Abbas’s um stockpiles to 5 percent and was allowed On the faculty side, the membership of the the end of Shabbat. Also in January, a yeshiva Fatah party agreed to form a unity govern- to continue production of uranium enriched American Studies Association last December student from Russia, Dov-Ber Glickman, was ment with Hamas. Thus, Fatah’s pact with an up to 3.5 percent while the agreement was in voted to endorse a boycott of Israel, while the attacked after he left a synagogue. organization whose charter vows the destruc- effect. The P5+1 in July agreed to extend the Modern Language Association (MLA) delegate After Yanukovich’s ouster, pro-Russian tion of Israel caused the Israeli government to Iran nuclear talks to November 2014. committee passed a resolution in January con- officially pull out of the peace talks. rebels in February began taking over in- CREDIT: HADAS PARUSH/FLASH90. HADAS CREDIT: CREDIT: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90. CREDIT:

Head of the Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh (right) and senior Fatah official Azzam Al-Ahmed (left) raise their hands together at a news conference that announced a The scene of a gas station in Ashdod that was hit directly by rocket fire from Gaza on unity agreement between the rival Palestinian factions in Gaza City on April 23, 2014 the fourth day of Operation Protective Edge, July 11, 2014

18 Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 IIsrael As the calendar turns, Netanyahu says Israel ‘doing better’ despite ‘harsher reality’ frastructure in the Crimean peninsula. In the local Fox television affiliate also covered By Shlomo Cesana, Gonen Ginat, and Amos Regev/JNS.org March, Crimea voted to secede from Ukraine her story. and join Russia in a voting process that was n his office, next to photos of his wife and Israel Hayom: Why didn’t Israel vanquish Hamas? Egypt and Israel find common ground family, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- deemed illegal by the international commu- Benjamin Netanyahu: The answer to that question Former Egyptian defense minister Abdel tanyahu keeps a portrait of Theodor Herzl. nity. Around that time, a synagogue in the I is very complex and it entails a variety of Fattah El-Sisi, hailed as a hero in Egypt for He was a prophet. A modern prophet, Ne- Crimean city of Simferopol was spray paint- considerations. One of those considerations his role in the ouster of Islamist president and tanyahu says, further naming Zionist pioneer ed with anti-Semitic language. is a spatial consideration, which cannot Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamed Ze’ev Jabotinsky, Israel’s first prime minister In April, a flyer bearing the stamps of the be ignored. We have Hamas in the south, Morsi, easily won the country’s presidential David Ben-Gurion, and Likud party founder self-proclaimed “People’s Republic of Do- al-Qaida and the Nusra Front in the Golan election this May with more than 90 per- and former prime minister Menachem Begin netsk,” a pro-Russian separatist group, was Heights, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Islamic cent of the vote. With El-Sisi in power, Israel as equally important Zionist leaders. distributed to Jews as they left Passover ser- State in the east; and above all we have Iran, and Egypt have a shared interest in cracking In an interview with Israel Hayom ahead vices and called on them to either register as which has abandoned neither its support of Jewish with authorities or be deported. down on Islamic terror groups in the Sinai Peninsula and in targeting Hamas, which is Jewish organizations an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood. In January, the Taglit-Birthright Israel program expanded eligibility for its free 10- Syrian civil war rages on day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults March 15 marked the third anniversary of ages 18-26. Teenagers who went on an edu- the beginning of unrest that led to the on- cational trip to Israel during high school were going Syrian civil war. Israel, which shares a previously not eligible for Birthright trips, contentious U.N.-patrolled border with Syria but can now participate. in the Golan Heights, faces new threats at that In April, member groups of the Confer- border such as al-Qaeda-affiliated rebel ter- ence of Presidents of Major American Jew- ror groups, as well as old foes like Hezbollah, ish Organizations voted 22-17 to reject the Iran, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ISRAEL SELLEM/POOL/FLASH90. MARC CREDIT: membership application of the self-labeled In June, Israeli teenager Mohammad “pro-Israel, pro-peace” lobby J Street. In the Karaka was killed by an explosion resulting vote, which was widely seen as the de facto from a mortar shell fired from Syria. expression of mainstream U.S. Jewry’s out- Forty Filipino U.N. peacekeepers escaped look on J Street, the lobby garnered just half after being surrounded by rebels on the Syr- of the 34 votes it needed to gain membership. ian side of the Golan Heights in late August, while 45 Fijian peacekeepers held hostage Kansas City shootings for two weeks by the al-Nusra Front jihadist In April, the Kansas City area’s tight-knit group were released in mid-September. The Jewish community was rocked just one day U.N. eventually moved its peacekeeping force before the beginning of Passover as neo-Nazi from the Syrian side of the Golan to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Western Wall on January 22, 2013 gunman Frazier Glenn Miller took the lives some of these terrorist groups, nor its plans of three people in shootings just minutes Israeli Nobel Prize winners of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu applies those Last October, two Israeli scientists and one to acquire nuclear weapons. apart at the Jewish Community Campus and past leaders’ experiences to the present day. The American Jewish scientist shared the Nobel I have decided that the best way to tackle the Village Shalom retirement village. main quality a statesman should possess is fore- Prize in chemistry for work that made it pos- these problems is to seriously undermine sight and subsequently the ability to properly sible “to map the mysterious ways of chem- Hamas in Gaza, but refrain from getting The prolific Jewish foster mother navigate an ever-changing reality, he says. Kansas, however, was also the source of istry by using computers.” The winners were dragged in there. Otherwise, we would have As the Hebrew calendar turns to the year feel-good Jewish news. JNS.org profiled Rose Arieh Warshel, an Israeli-American profes- found ourselves fighting not a 50-day war, 5775, the prime minister shares his perspective Marchick, a foster mother to more than 150 sor at the University of Southern California; but a 500-day one, and the heavy toll would and strategy, and analyzes the changing realities children (and counting) over the last nine Martin Karplus, a Jewish citizen of the U.S. have included more than human lives, but in the Middle East. years in the city of Olathe. Marchick ac- and Austria who researches at the University other areas as well. We would have had to cepts children who suffer from mental and of Strasbourg and Harvard University; and Israel Hayom: Is Israel doing better or worse than face the question of what to do with the emotional disorders such as fetal alcohol Michael Levitt, an American, British, and Is- it was doing on the eve of Rosh Hashanah seized territory; there would have been an syndrome or reactive attachment disorder. raeli citizen who works at the Stanford Uni- last year? international price to pay—and all of that Following the JNS.org article on Marchick, versity School of Medicine. n Benjamin Netanyahu: We are doing better while wouldn’t have yielded a much better result. facing a harsher reality. The reality around us I think the difference between a good is that radical Islam is marching forward on commander and a bad commander, is that a all fronts. This reality poses a challenge for good commander knows how to achieve the us, as well as for the rest of the world. One of declared goals for a lesser price. We would my duties as prime minister is making sure have ended up with the same result, only the world understands that our war against with a much heavier price, and I don’t want these Islamic organizations and states, as to elaborate further.

CREDIT: PROVIDED PHOTO. PROVIDED CREDIT: well as against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel Hayom: How influential was the IDF in is their war as well. preventing a wider ground operation in Gaza? We are actually doing better now because Benjamin Netanyahu:: Nothing was prevented. on one of those fronts Hamas has received a We used combined judgment—mine, the debilitating blow, the likes of which it hasn’t defense minister’s, and the chief of staff’s, received since it seized control of the Gaza and eventually that of the cabinet members. Strip. We targeted each of Hamas’s capabilities I won’t comment on cabinet meetings, but I and we set it back years—its rocket stockpiles, can say that within the cabinet there was, most by killing 1,000 terrorists, destroying terror of the time and when it came time to decide, tunnels, demolishing terror towers, and unanimity about the nature of operations. crippling infrastructures Hamas spent years [Operation Protective Edge] was executed building. according to an outline and objectives I I believe we achieved the operation’s had set. The first order of business was objective, meaning achieving lasting peace and targeting the terror tunnels in the south. quiet by re-establishing deterrence via dealing That was a massive aerial strike. Then came Rose Marchick (center) has been a foster mother to more than 150 children with severe [Hamas] a massive blow. What happens if emotional disorders over the last nine years. Shown here (from left to right): Mar- they try again? They will be dealt a doubly chick’s adopted daughter Lenora, 20; Tyler, 18; Marchick; Jacob, 10; Lily, 12; husband debilitating blow—and they know it. Continued on page 20 Clint; and adopted daughter Dasha, 13

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preparing international public opinion, via [Iran and Islamic State] are operating from the Benjamin Netanyahu: Yes, absolutely. Israel Hayom: Are you saying that a new alliance conversations I had with prominent leaders… same command center, but rather that they Israel Hayom: Have disagreements between the has been formed between Saudi Arabia, Egypt, I made it clear to them that unless a cease-fire have a common ideology: ‘Who will be the U.S. and Israel turned from just disagreements and Israel? was struck, we would have to launch a ground next caliph? Who will rule a world dominated into a real crack in the relationship? Benjamin Netanyahu: That’s taking things a bit far. operation against the tunnels, something that by radical Islam?’ Benjamin Netanyahu: No. I think the relationship But a word to the wise: you saw exactly how was not acceptable at the time. Such a world has no room for Jews, seculars, various [Arab] nations reacted [favorably] When we had completed uncovering the homosexuals or minorities, and we know between Israel and the United States is based on solid foundations, and at the end of the when we mounted a forceful response against tunnels, I made the decision to pull the military where they believe women belong. This is a Hamas and Islamic Jihad. out of [enemy] fire range, because I thought it serious threat because they are sending their day, large parts of the American public feel a deep affiliation with Israel. The difference is Israel Hayom: What is your message to the Israeli was pointless to leave the soldiers there, and tentacles all over the world—the United public for the new year? that the right thing to do was to resume the States, Europe, Australia, Russia, China, and like night and day compared to the situation aerial strikes. The thing that guided me, and Africa—this is a global threat. in Western Europe. That stems from historical, Benjamin Netanyahu: We have weathered a proved right, was that at the end of the day, I believe that my role as the prime minister of political, cultural and many other reasons. challenging year… We’ve been able to stop the the [aerial] campaign would trump [Hamas’s] Israel is to make it clear that the threat we face There is a deep bond between Israel and the infiltrators’ phenomenon from Sinai—rivers of attrition, because our firepower is greater is one the entire world faces. We understand U.S. and every administration subscribes to that. illegal migrants were about to flood the county. than theirs. That’s also what happened—they that, but many worldwide don’t understand It is a deep connection. Only recently the Senate That problem has been solved, and we are agreed to our demand for a cease-fire. this threat. passed a resolution declaring Israel a major removing those who have entered Israel illegally. strategic partner, and Congress appropriated This year alone 6,000 infiltrators were removed. Israel Hayom: With the negotiations resuming Israel Hayom: There are those within the Likud $235 million in [defense] aid [to Israel]. These This problem, which preoccupied all of us just a in Cairo, both Israel and Hamas have their party who say that leadership cannot grow in are the markings of a very deep bond. year ago, no longer resonates as loudly. demands. What is your red line ? your shadow, which is why some have chosen We have also developed our economy and to leave the party. What is your response? Israel Hayom: What is your plan regarding Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu: The goal is to make it standing in the Middle East? withstood regional upheavals, the likes of clear that we are focused solely on two issues: Benjamin Netanyahu: So that’s what they say. I can which this region has not seen since the fall ensuring our security interests, as well as the tell you that the public is saying otherwise, as is Benjamin Netanyahu: We’re talking about of the Ottoman Empire. ability to send humanitarian aid and supplies the impression among Likud members. Party cementing and advancing Israel’s power. The I was glad to see the resilience, strength, and that would assist in rebuilding the ruins, in members are very enthused, very supportive. changes leading Arab nations have undergone bravery our people have demonstrated. Our favor of Gaza’s population. Naturally, we have And you know what? Today, after Operation have led them to view Israel not as their younger generation, IDF soldiers, they have demands of our own, and we have the necessary Protective Edge, I have the support and traditional enemy, but as a partner against proven themselves as a wonderful generation, tenacity to reject any demands the other side appreciation of those who didn’t vote for me. three radical Islamist threats: the Muslim a heroic generation. might make that we find unacceptable. We That’s the truth I have encountered. Brotherhood and Hamas, al-Qaeda and its I wish all of us a happy new year. A safe year. have been doing so successfully. I compare the support today to that of a year ago, offshoots, the likes of Islamic State and the I will do everything in my power to make it a Nusra Front, and the radical Shiites, who are n Israel Hayom: What should Israel do next about be it from the public or within the Likud, and quiet year as well. I’m stronger than ever both within my party sponsored by Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah. the broader threat of radical Islam? This interview was originally published by Is- and among the general public. Can this realization translate into a more Benjamin Netanyahu: Fight it every way possible, open relationship that further promotes a rael Hayom, whose English-language content and simultaneously explain the ‘ideological’ Israel Hayom: Does this mean you will be seeking responsible, sober and safe diplomatic process? is exclusively distributed by JNS.org. aspect. We don’t necessarily have to say that another term in office? Only time will tell. It’s worth exploring.

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The others belong to two young Friede- are 21 readable tombstones, and the average descending from the prominent Jewish De We can help! berg women, presumably a mother and daughter. age of death is a low 19.8 years. Delfos believes Costa family accompanied them. But when “It seems [the Friedebergs] died shortly this relates to the Asiatic cholera epidemic that they discovered his great-great-great-grandfa- after arriving on the island, as fever was ram- spread through Falmouth at that time. ther’s tombstone, his great-great-great-grand- pant in Black River in those days, being that On average, however, Jewish tombstones re- mother was not buried alongside him. His the town is located on the edge of mangroves veal that Jews lived longer than many other Ja- great-great-great-grandmother was a concu- and swamps,” explained Delfos. maicans. Henriques said this was likely because bine of African heritage. 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Who were they? started in 2007, a few years after Jamaican Jew- Henriques, follows the Sephardic custom of Where were they buried and how do their lives 1958 South Industrial ish genealogist Ainsley Henriques approached facing toward Jerusalem so that when the Mes- and their burials compare to the Jewish ones?” (in the Colonial Lanes Plaza) Frankel, who had been documenting Jewish siah comes, the dead will be able to rise from There are also questions about what comes 734.761.6187 cemeteries in Suriname, about coming to Ja- their plots and head to the Holy Land without next. While the history is chronicled and the EncoreOnlineResale.com maica to carry out a similar project. Little had having to turn around. Yet by 1890, the graves cemeteries cleaned, will they be maintained? been done to protect Jamaica’s Jewish history. in Falmouth lacked any Hebrew writing. Delfos said it costs around $60 per month A series of natural disasters, coupled with ram- In Hunt’s Bay, the tombstones face where to maintain the Falmouth cemetery, and she pant crime and political turmoil, had left its the cemetery gate was likely located, which tra- raises the money, but she struggles to meet the Jewish cemeteries in ill-repair. ditionally served a similar purpose. budget month to month. With high levels of The project has become a combination of Chronicling cemeteries is “repetitive” work, unemployment and a high cost of living, the Come Home data mining for human stories and literal min- said Elizabeth Lorris Ritter of Washington Jamaican government hasn’t made the preser- ing for lost stones. The team has unearthed Heights, N.Y., who has taken part in the Jamai- vation of Jewish cemeteries—or any cemeter- more than 1,000 gravestones and markers, an can expeditions for the last three years. ies—a national priority. 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Midwest premiere of new musical at Two Muses Theatre Roy Sexton, special to the WJN ou aren’t inventing the wheel, but struck up a conversation, she told him about landed on Bistro Garden, and we started spe- ally landing in Beverly Hills where he has you are putting in the spokes. And this new work, and he was interested. cifically to look at schedules. And here we worked as a film composer in addition to Yyou hope that wheel will carry the Aaron has deep roots in the Detroit Jew- are. It’s such a treat to spend this time with his theatrical work. show!” observes Los Angeles-based theatri- ish community. His mother, who, at 95, still my mom and to work with a theatre that is a For Pearl, though, working on this show cal director Jules Aaron, currently in Metro has been her introduction to the Wolverine Detroit to helm Two Muses Theatre’s Mid- State. “This is my very first trip to Michigan. west premiere of the new musical, At the Bis- Detroit is such a creative place. I’m moved tro Garden. Written by fellow Angelinos, the by the commitment to the arts here. Every- book by Deborah Pearl and music/lyrics by one in our production is so into it. And tal- David Kole, the show runs from September ented. And really happy to be working. And 26 through October 19. HILL BY STEVE PHOTO they like my material!” Pearl laughs heartily. At the Bistro Garden is a sharply funny “It takes a huge amount of work to mount and touching look at the lives of three friends a show. Musicals are a ton of work and an from Beverly Hills who lunch weekly at the equal amount of fun. That’s what I hope famous Bistro Garden restaurant, circa 1987. people who come to the show will leave Their friendship keeps them from shattering with. An evening of fun. At the Bistro Gar- and helps them get through infidelities, be- den is a joyous experience.” trayals, a daughter going astray, love lost, and Pearl is an active volunteer back home, love found. Winner of the 2005 ASCAP Best somehow finding time between all her artis- New Musical award, the show was previously tic endeavors to sing a monthly jazz service workshopped in L.A. at her synagogue, perform at high holidays “The idea came originally from David at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, and co- Kole. He started out with five songs and a clear found and direct a collective of professional sense of who these women were. He asked me and non-professional singers called “The to sing—I also sing professionally—on the National In Choir” who have been enter- demos. He had no book, so I created the story, taining at hospitals and senior centers ev- and wrote scenes that give the women distinc- ery December in L.A. for over 30 years. Her tive voices, while also helping identify where Jewish identity is important to her as an additional songs would be needed. I love that artist. She spent years studying Torah with it’s about the strength and vulnerability of Jewish writers and producers (funded by women—and what’s behind the facade that we (left to right) At the Bistro Garden, BJ (played by Diane Hill) gossips with best friends Abigail “Avi Chai”) “Art is transformative. The most see—because these women are every woman (Amy Lauter) and Cheyenne (Carrie Jay Sayer) while the Maitre D (John DeMerell) listens in joyful use of my voice and my writing is in underneath,” explains Pearl, a longtime tele- lives in Oak Park in the house where he grew real up and comer. They produce well. They a spiritual context. There’s nothing better vision writer/producer, whose credits include up and is an active writer and director her- are very sharp.” than lifting people up with your work,” she Designing Women. “Over the years, working in self, was “the marriage broker. She had seen Aaron, a Wayne State graduate who also notes. “And everyone here is happy to share television, I learned so much about comic tim- several shows at Two Muses that she liked a holds a Ph.D. from New York University, in the creative lifting.” ing—what works and what doesn’t. And since lot. She said it would be so nice if I could do isn’t the only member of the creative team Aaron echoes Pearl’s enthusiasm for their I’m a singer as well, I hear the human voice as a show out here and we could spend some with ties to Metro Detroit (or, for that mat- newfound Michigan friends, “This cast is a melody. That’s how I write.” time together. Barbie [Amann Weisserman, ter, with an influential mother). Kole was really great group of people. They have tal- Pearl then met Aaron, who was in New one of Two Muses’ co-founders] and I spoke born and raised in Grosse Pointe where he ent and a wonderful attitude and sense of York directing a play starring a mutual about a year ago, and I said let’s find some- attended high school, leaving at 18 to tour dedication.” friend. As all great showbiz stories go, they thing that we both like. Six months later we with Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians, eventu- Kole concludes, “What’s really great is I’m looking around this rehearsal space and I see all these people—actors, production team, audience—and it started with this The Penny Seats to present Tom Lehrer revue little idea I had and now everyone is here JP Hitesman, special to the WJN taking part in this. It’s such an honor. Their The Penny Seats will return to the stage this “This show is a guilty pleasure for us. It’s pure, ebrate them loudly now, in all their glory.” lives are being changed by this little idea. It’s so gratifying.” October with the musical revue Tomfoolery, brash, silliness, presented with gusto in a bar Lehrer was born in 1928 to a Jewish family celebrating the words and music of satirist, setting. So many of us remember Tom Leh- and grew up in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Two Muses Theatre, recent recipient of an op- mathematician, and cult favorite, Tom Lehrer. rer’s songs from our childhood. In particular, His parents were ethnically, but not religiously, erational grant from Michigan Council for Arts Jewish. “More to do with the delicatessen than and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and the NEA, the synagogue,” explained Lehrer in an inter- performs in the 150-seat theatre inside Barnes & view with JTA in 2000. “My brother and I went Noble Booksellers, located at 6800 Orchard Lake to Sunday School, but we had Christmas trees, Road in West Bloomfield (south of Maple). Per- and ‘God’ was primarily an expletive, usually formances are September 26–October 19 on Fri- preceded by ‘oh’ or ‘my’ or both.” When asked day and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday about his religious preference, Lehrer an- afternoons at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are available swered, “No. There are obviously many people for $23 for adults and $18 for students and senior who prefer one brand of bullshit to another, citizens and are available at the door for an ad- but I am not among them. On the other hand, I ditional $2. Group discounts are also available. often quote James Taylor’s immortal line from Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Sweet Baby James: ‘Maybe you can believe it if There is ample free parking and handicap accessi- it helps you to sleep.’” bility. For tickets and information, call (248) 850- The show will run on Thursdays, October 9919 or visit www.twomusestheatre.org. n 2, 9, 16 and 23, at Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 318 South Main Street. The Founded in November 2011 by Diane Hill and two companies are partnering to offer a dinner Barbie Amann Weisserman, Two Muses The- theatre-style show, with dinner seatings avail- atre is a nonprofit, professional theatre dedi- cated to increasing opportunities for women Tom Lehrer able starting at 6:30 p.m., and the performanc- es each night at 8 p.m. Audience members in theatre. All funds raised from performances The production will also include an opening we recall that feeling of not knowing whether can purchase tickets for the dinner-and-show and educational workshops go directly into short—a 5-minute mini-musical called Volca- our parents would approve, but presuming the package for $20, or for the show only, for $10. maintaining the theatre and contributing to noes!!—composed by Ann Arbor’s Zach Lon- worst. We snuck around, giggling and singing Advance tickets (which are encouraged) are charitable organizations centered on women don, who cites Lehrer as an early inspiration. these songs to each other eagerly, reveling in available online at www.pennyseats.org or by and families. Actress Lauren Sagolla says of the piece, their mischievousness; it’s wonderful to cel- phone at 926-5346. Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 23 I Travel

The London Jewish Museum of Art: The museum for everyone by Joanne Steuer f course it was raining. This was large. Praising the beautifully curated exhibition not only Jewish art and experience, but also the more space and possibly a wider audience, the London in December. A friend said Brian Sewell, art critic of the London Evening art and experience of the numerous other peo- exhibition will be at Somerset House in central OI could walk to the Ben Uri Mu- Standard wrote, the museum was “nourish- London. Familiar names as Chagall, Grosz, seum in St John’s Wood from my lodgings in ing the cultural life of London with significant Soutine, Bomberg and Auerbach will be rep- Belsize Park. The wind blew my umbrella in- exhibitions and scholarship.” I was definitely resented along with lesser-known artists and side out. Holding it in front of me as a shield I nourished. Equally nourishing are the on line archival items. Just as in the Uproar exhibition quick stepped down the Finchley Road dodg- exhibitions, including the five on women artists there will probably be art that is rarely seen. The ing splashes from speeding cars. By the time I in the collection. Centennial will be thought provoking and en- reached my destination I was soaked, the sun The Ben Uri Gallery, founded in 1915 in a gaging, worth a visit and easy to do since it is in was out-- typical London weather. restaurant in Whitechapel, a section of East central London The Ben Uri Museum has a number of sub- London that was the first British home for Back at the store front, from November titles, The London Jewish Museum of Art and many European Jews in the early 20th century, 2014 to February 2015 the show, titled “Refig- The Museum for Everyone. The name is ambi- was initially organized as a cultural society to uring the Fifties: Joann Eardley, Sheila Fell, Eva tious, but the setting is not. The swinging sign in show works of British and European artists of Frankfurther, Josef Herman and LS Lowry” will front of a shop front reads Ben Uri Art, Identity, Jewish descent. Many of the original artists were focus on connections between the artists both Migration and the sign over the plate glass win- first and second generation whose families fled in their work and in their lives. And during the dow does read Ben Uri Gallery and Museum. first the Russian pogroms and then the Nazis. centennial, continuing the idea of a museum Somehow, a storefront in a quiet street of shops These artists contributed to the beginning of for everyone, the Gallery will have a “Cultural in a residential neighborhood didn’t seem like British modern art, and produced some of the Heritage of Elimu Carnival Band” exhibition. the place for a museum. I followed the instruc- best. Elimu band is a youth project in London in tions on the door. Ring the bell. A buzzer re- In 2001, the gallery moved to its current which members plan, design and make their leased the door and I was welcomed into a long more central (and more affluent) location in costumes and choreograph their dances in narrow room packed with delicious pictures. St. John’s Wood and registered as a museum. preparation for Carnival in London. The dis- The show at that time, “Uproar. The first fif- Despite the move David Glasser, the current plays will include costumes and short films, and Neighborhood reflections in the window of ty years of London Group 1920-1963,” packed director, calls it “a collection without a home.” focus on themes of Creativity, Family, On Da the Ben Uri Gallery works by Fry, Gaudier-Brzeska, Nash, Hep- The current premises are just too small to con- Road and from Local to Global. worth, Moore and Chadwick and many oth- tain the museum’s 1300 plus pieces of art. While ples who have immigrated to England seeking Though off the usual tourist route, it is ers into the tiny gallery space. There is a single most of the art waits in storage outside London, opportunity or fleeing oppression. worth the trek to St. John’s Wood to the Ben Uri room on ground level and three small rooms a large part of the collection can be viewed on This theme, of the connectivity of the hu- Gallery. And while you are in the neighborhood in the basement. A mezuzah guards every door. line. It includes artists from 35 different coun- man experience of migration is carried into the you might just take a walk to the Beetles’ Abbey Each room contained art I had never seen be- tries. The largest contingents are from England 100 year anniversary exhibit titled “Art, Iden- Road studios or catch a wicket at the Oval. n fore. The gallery was almost empty so there was (100), Germany (60), and Poland (47). Austria tity, Migration: 100 Years of Ben Uri in London Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, 108 A Bound- plenty of room to roam. The art was small in and the United States are each represented by 17 1915-2015.” From July to December 2015, befit- ary Road , London, NW 8 ORH, (0) 207 604 size, the gallery is small, and the impact was very artists. Ben Uri is ambitious in its goal to include ting a centennial celebration, and allowing for 3991, www.benuri.org.uk, Closed Saturday Using Israeli and Palestinian guides, tour group helps visitors ‘experience the people’ By Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org isits of condolence is all we get from connect travelers with anyone they want access new about my life and my city,” Maghen says. “That approach is flawed,” he says. “If you them. They squat at the Holocaust to: activists, leaders of religious and secular or- “My identity is more complete when I hear want to be pro anybody, you have to be pro ev- VMemorial, they put on grave faces at ganizations, journalists, academics, settlers, sol- about the other narrative.” erybody.” Omari says the Israeli and Palestinian the Wailing Wall, and they laugh behind the diers, refugees, and Palestinian protesters. Maghen, who was raised in a staunchly pro-Is- sides choose to focus on certain aspects of their heavy curtains in their hotels,” Israeli author Ye- rael family and then

CREDIT: UDI GOREN history, and to ignore others. huda Amichai wrote in a poem about tourists served in the Israeli “The narratives only collide because they visiting the Holy Land. army, said he offers choose not to stress the same things,” he tells MEJDI Tours seeks to offer the antithesis of an important per- JNS.org. Amichai’s image. spective to tourists. Tours run by MEJDI offer many “wow mo- “We want people to get out of their buses “If people are ments” for participants, says Omari, recalling and experience the people,” says Aziz Abu Sar- not Jewish, they one trip in which a Jewish group was hosted by ah, co-founder and CEO of the Arlington, Va.- often think Israelis a Druze family in Beit Jann. headquartered company. are blinded, closed- “When participants arrived, they said the MEJDI, whose name translates to “honor mined,” he tells place looked like an Arab village,” he says. “They and respect,” was co-founded in 2009 by Abu JNS.org. “But I can didn’t expect their hosts to be Zionistic or Is- Sarah, Scott Cooper, and Dr. Marc Gopin. Its show them, there is raeli. But they were very Zionistic. All their chil- mission is to change the face of tourism through a complex process dren had been in the army. They lost two sons a socially responsible business model that hon- going on in Israeli to war.” ors both clients and communities. society. No one Another group met with a woman living in The group offers guided tours around the is really black or a moshav near Gaza who talked about her rela- world, including in Washington, DC, that focus white here. There tionship with an Arab woman on the other side on conflict resolution through dialogue and is sometimes an in- of the border fence. During the tour, the Jewish understanding. In Washington, this means Re- MEJDI Tours visits Bethlehem stant of defensive- woman called her Gazan friend, and they spoke publicans versus Democrats. In Israel, it means “Between the three of us, we know anyone ness, of canceling out the other’s story, of not together to the visiting group. looking at the concurrent narratives of Israelis you want to know,” Abu Sarah says, noting that wanting to hear it. I think that is proof that there “It was very beautiful, very emotional,” and Palestinians as a means of helping visitors while all trips include culture and tourism fun is a lack of confidence or security in your own Omari says. understand the complexities of the Arab-Israeli and can involve high-end hotels and visits to the narrative. When you are really confident, you Pastor John Moyle of Oakbrook Church in conflict. Groups are paired with both Israeli and beach, they also include home hospitality and can absorb and listen to other stories.” Working Reston, Va., who has gone on three trips with Palestinian tour guides for their trips, and they a snapshot of real life outside of the air-con- with MEJDI “has given me the ability to ques- MEJDI, says that on a recent tour, he met with meet Jews and Arabs from across the country. ditioned bus. Guides share their own stories, tion the things I want to improve, but also to be Israeli and Palestinian families through the In the same day, participants can meet with a which adds a further dimension. proud of my strengths,” adds Maghen. Parents Circle Families Forum, which brings Palestinian living in Hebron and a Jew from a Liel Maghen, an Israeli tour guide from Je- Palestinian tour guide Tamer Omari has a together Jews and Arabs who have lost family Judea and Samaria community like Susya. rusalem, says that since starting to work with similar perspective. He says a lot of people have members through the conflict and want to use MEJDI’s founders have extensive experience MEJDI he has watched tourists open their already made up their minds about whose side their losses to work toward a different future. in peace work and deep ties to the Holy Land. minds, but also expanded his own knowledge. they are on when it comes to the Israeli-Pales- That, Abu Sarah tells JNS.org, enables them to “Every time I join a group, I learn something tinian conflict. continued on page 31

24 Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 I On Another Note

The Heartland Klezmorim San Slomovits, staff writer he Heartland Klezmorim, the fine klezmer that was primarily created by the East- klezmer. No other music can claim that sound. way to start any day, even a work day. klezmer band from the Lansing area, ern European musicians who came to the US in And the tune itself is so “in-the-pocket” of tra- Expectation is a beautiful Russian waltz HK Thas a new CD, Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib, I the late 19th, early 20th centuries and melded ditional klezmer music that until you read the learned from one of their primary mentors, the Love You Much Too Much. The recording is their the traditional old world music they brought back cover and discover that it was written by great Pete Sokolow, one of the early leaders of second, and it’s the follow up to their 2011 debut, with them, with the exciting jazz sounds they Chris Hamilton, the band’s bassist, you could the klezmer revival of the 70s. As Klein says, Gut Morgn. No sophomore slump this, instead heard in the new world. That vintage of klezmer easily be forgiven for assuming it’s a klezmer “Pete is a total mentsh,” and HK’s version pays there is plenty of evidence of growth. The most was, like American popular music of the period, standard of the 1920s. This is a good thing. proper tribute to him. obvious example of the group’s expansion is not monothematic, but also encompassed a va- There is an appropriately slinky, sinuous There are several other traditional klezmer that in 2011 they were a quintet, now they are riety of styles. Bandleader David Klein writes in version of the ever-popular Miserlou – there’s pieces on the album, but there is also a sampling a sextet. Joining the original ensemble of David an email, “Will Metz joined Klein on trumpet; Susanne Garber on violin; Heartland Klezmorim two Drew Howard on banjo, mandolin, and dobro; years ago. He brought a Chris Hamilton on bass; and Ben Godoshian on wealth of experience to the percussion, is Will Metz on tenor sax. The new group including klezmer, instrument fills a gap in the sonic range of the jazz, and blues. At that time, band, and gives the band an even greater palette we started to expand our of sounds and possibilities to work with in their repertoire by including mu- arrangements. But Heartland Klezmorim has sic from the Yiddish Theater not only grown quantitatively in the past three as well as Yiddish swing. The years, they’ve also developed qualitatively and new CD represents our new even changed somewhat stylistically. direction. We recorded old Let’s reassure Heartland Klezmorim fans time klezmer as well as the right up front; no, they’ve not gone the route swing tunes.” of some current klezmer bands who, in their The new direction, attempts—misguided or not, it’s all in the ear however, still uses the same of the listener—to make the genre relevant to vehicles with which the the 21st century, have all but abandoned the Heartland Klezmorim 19th and early 20th century roots of the mu- mapped out their first CD. The Heartland Klezmorim sic. Some groups have grafted or combined a There is impeccable musicianship throughout; a reason this tune is so widely and wildly ad- from the work of four of the biggest names in wide—some would claim wild—range of dis- tight unison lines between the husband and wife mired. It is the epitome of an earworm, and American klezmer, Yiddish theater composers, tant, disparate styles with klezmer to produce team of Garber and Klein; fresh, inventive im- Garber’s violin and Howard’s banjo make it Abe Ellstein, Alexander Olshanetsky and Sho- offshoots that are, depending on your point of provisations from Howard and Klein, and crisp even more memorable. lom Seconda, and the klezmer clarinetist, Naf- view, very interesting or merely bizarre. rhythmic grooves from Hamilton and Godoshi- The album also includes the mysteriously tule Brandwein, who along with Dave Tarras The Heartland Klezmorim have also cho- an. Oh, and they wisely stayed with the same titled 7:40. Klein writes, “The song I believe has influenced almost every clarinetist and instru- sen not to go in another of the contemporary artist, Kate Darnell, who did the cover of their its origins from Odessa. 7:40 is 7:40 AM and is mentalist who followed them. directions of klezmer music, one that empha- first CD. Her work is the visual equivalent of an the time a specific train was leaving a train sta- Heartland Klezmorim treat all these songs sizes scholarship and the exploration of the rela- earworm—instantly recognizable and pleasing. tion. As people were waiting for the train, they and tunes with the respect and reverence due tionship of klezmer with gypsy, or Rom music. The CD kicks off with Boychik Bulgar would do a dance to this melody. I heard this to them, and so their arrangements sound not Instead Heartland Klezmorim has, as on their the only original tune on the recording. It is story from an ethnomusicologist at a confer- greatly unlike what they might have sounded first CD, continued to explore and immerse a joyous freylekh, immediately identifiable as ence. How true the story is I’m not sure.” True like in the Big Apple or the Borsht Belt of the themselves in the style of klezmer that many of klezmer. Even before the melody enters, the story or not, in HK’s version the track starts first half of the 20th century. But they’ve also us heard for the first time in the klezmer revival rhythm section of bass, drums and banjo, estab- off with a doina-like sleepiness, but when the made them their own and brought them into of the 1970s; the uniquely American form of lishes a groove that is exclusively the domain of rhythm kicks in, the tune sounds like a great the here and now. n

I Best Reads Keret’s writing uncanny, brilliant, and often profound Rachel Urist, staff writer he title story of Etgar Keret’s col- In the second story, “Lieland,” a man for reasons of conscience, became a life- of Robin Williams. Keret’s rush of ideas and lection, Suddenly, A Knock On The dreams about his dead mother and a gum- long vegetarian. Later, he adopts a boy from connections is uncanny—and brilliant. Like T Door is about telling stories on de- ball machine. He remembers Darfur. He’s a killer with Williams, Keret is unpredictable and often mand. The narrator, also named Keret, faces that the first lie he told was to his compassion. There’s the profound. True, there is a fragmentary qual- the barrel of a gun. He’s cornered. In a cross mother. Past lies begin to materi- hemorrhoid that reminds ity to some of the stories. One reviewer, after between pathos and comedy, Keret whines, alize as threatening figures. “Who its host, with every painful rhapsodizing over these stories, added that “I bet things like this never happen to Amos are you?” asks the frightened nar- bowel movement, that to some of the stories “come off as half-finished Oz or David Grossman.” Intruders enter, one rator. “I’m your first lie,” says the live is to suffer. There’s the thought experiments.” But the whole is so after another, each one armed, each demand- scary phantasm. The story has group of strangers invited to original that such slips are easily overlooked. ing a story. Each new story is interrupted— such trademark sentences as: an intimate birthday party. The American novelist, Nathan Eng- and propelled—by the words: “Suddenly “An overzealous policeman with Each guest is known by a lander, is one of three writers who served as there’s a knock on the door.” But there really a yarmulke insisted on detaining verbal semaphore: Mus- translators for the stories in this collection. is a knock on the door, each and every time. them and checking their papers, tache, Eyebrows, Band-Aid. Other writers weigh in with praise for Keret’s Early in this story we read: “The last time but in the end, the person who There’s a talking goldfish. writing. Those writers include Salman Rush- anyone asked me to tell him a story, it was my helped was Natanya. They found The stories are short, die, Yann Martel, Amos Oz, Gary Shteyngart, son. That was a year ago. I told him some- her feeding the litter from his often just two or three and Jonathan Safran Foer. Keret was awarded thing about a fairy and a ferret—I don’t even most recent lie.” pages. Invariably, a baffling the 2010 Chevalier of France’s Order of Arts remember what exactly—and within two In staggering bursts of images, K e r e t metaphor is introduced. By the end, its sig- and Letters; and at Cannes, in 2007, he won minutes he was fast asleep. But the situation melds dreams with reality. Strange, even nificance is clear. To get a sense of the unique the Camera d’Or prize for Jellyfish, the movie is fundamentally different. Because my son impossible things happen regularly. The au- and quirky images at the heart of Keret’s he directed and co-wrote with his wife, Shi- doesn’t have a beard, or a pistol. Because my thor’s flights of fancy stun the reader with writing, along with his astonishing, quick- ra Geffen. Keret, born in 1967, has forged son asked for the story nicely, and this man their insistent power and wild juxtaposi- silver, stream of associations that almost a bright career. I thank him for the sudden is simply trying to rob me of it.” tions. There’s the killer who, at age fourteen, overwhelm the reader’s consciousness, think knock on my door. n

Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 25 I Kosher Cuisine

A haymish and hygge Sukkot Mary Bilyeu, staff writer n Chicago last month, I ate at Milt’s Barbe- er permitting), are you? At the same time, you month with a greater focus upon American- to pears and potatoes—is a perfect holiday for cue for the Perplexed. It’s a kosher restaurant decorate it, make it festive, make it special ... you style recipes. It is a beautiful work dedicated to beautiful fruits and vegetables. Winter squash that serves a mix of classic dishes—fried make it feel homey. the colder months, and to the foods best suited shines, in flavor and color, against a backdrop I to them. The dishes she presents gradually es- of green lentils in an autumn salad. Apples con- green tomatoes, brisket, brownies—as well as As we build our sukkot and plan for meals contemporary ones like an assort- and gatherings in them, we strive cort us from the pumpkins and cranberries of tinue to invite a sweet new year with sugar and ment of sliders. (Sliders are having for a home away from home. We fall into the chestnuts and roasts of winter, with cream. Plums offer a sweet-tart treat to accom- their moment in the spotlight, just seek warmth in the haymish sense, many baked goods offered, as well. pany hot coffee or tea, or perhaps a rich cup as cupcakes and macarons recently as well as physical warmth as the Northern countries—Denmark, Austria, of cocoa. Any, or all, of these dishes would have.) Sure, pickles are served as cool, and sometimes cold, weath- France, and others—and their cuisines and provide warmth to your sukkah, your home you peruse the menu. But instead er comes. traditions are featured. There are the foods of away from home during the holiday. of the usual old and new variet- Food, of course, can help with Henry’s childhood home in Northern Ireland, Henry writes, “The Scandinavians seem ies that you find at delis, there both of these. such as Dublin Coddle and Irish Stew. But to be much better at dealing with cold dark are brightly flavored house-made Diana Henry, beloved in Brit- there are also dishes from others’ homelands, months than we are. The Danes in particu- bread-and-butter pickles. Not quite ain, writes poetically as she offers to which she has traveled: Quebec, Russia, Swe- lar get great succor from food in the fall what you’re accustomed to at either sophisticated comfort food to den, and Hungary. She “soon realized what a and winter. Hunkering down in a café filled a barbecue joint or a Jewish restau- readers of her cookbooks and of great hunting ground these countries are for a with candlelight to eat a cardamom-scent- rant, but still familiar. her articles in The Sunday Telegraph and other British cook. They all use much the same basic ed pastry with a big mug of coffee is what Such is the way things are when you’re away publications. When fruits are described in a fall and winter produce as we do ... but their fla- they describe as ‘hygge’ [pronounced HOO- from home, isn’t it? You may visit a city you’ve chapter entitled “The Color Purple,” you find vor combinations are different.” guh], an untranslatable term meaning: ‘cozy, been to countless times, spend time with fam- yourself enthralled by her words and transport- Sukkot, coming in the fall—just at the end warming, life-affirming.’“ ily or friends you haven’t seen in awhile. Things ed into the scene, and table, she sets: of the summer bounty as farms, gardens, and May your sukkah be haymish and hygge n have changed. People and things are similar but “For a bit of dark, seductive glamor in the markets transition from cucumbers and corn ... like home. different. You can’t go home again, as they say. cold months, I turn to plums, figs, and sour At Milt’s, as I noted the other diners, I saw little black damson plums. The misty bloom of that some of the young men wore tzitzit and their skins, the spectrum of colors they encom- Peasant girls in a mist some of the women covered their hair. There’s pass - purple, black, dark blue, amber, and rus- The name of this old-fashioned dessert, which both Norway and Denmark lay claim to, always a hand-washing station. The tablecloths resem- set—and the texture of those skins, somewhere makes me think of Scandinavian children out gathering apples in their aprons. It’s also known ble a tallis, white with stripes. The restaurant’s between velvet and suede, echo the softer fab- as “Veiled Farm Girls” and “Peasant Girls in a Veil”; I suppose the veil and mist both refer to logo is fashioned after a mezuzah. rics we begin to wear once September arrives. the blanket of cream. I wasn’t at home, but I felt right at home. I’m drawn to their rich, purplish blotches of 2 large cooking apples And this brings me, in my often-round- color: study them through half-closed eyes, 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter about way, to Sukkot. And to sukkot. and it looks as though they’ve been drawn in 1 Your sukkah may be in your back yard, at smudgy pastels.” 3 /2 ounces wheat and rye bread, pulsed into bread crumbs 1/4 cup brown sugar home. But you’re not really at home, with all Henry’s second book, Roast Figs Sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon the accustomed conveniences and comforts, Snow: Food to Warm the Soul, originally pub- 11/2 cup heavy cream when you eat dinner in it or sleep there (weath- lished in 2009, was updated and reissued last 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 11/2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, very coarsely chopped Roast winter squash salad with lentils Peel and core the apples and cut them into chunks. Put them in a saucepan with the sugar and 2 Warm winter squash is a surprisingly successful salad ingredient. The big golden wedges look tablespoons water and cook over low heat until they are completely tender. Stir every so often and beautiful and make a good partner for all kinds of salty, earthy ingredients. mash the fruit down coarsely with the back of a wooden spoon. Check for sweetness—I prefer it not 3 pounds butternut and/or acorn squash too sweet as it is being mixed with sweet cream and breadcrumbs—and put it into a bowl to cool. salt and pepper Melt the butter in a skillet and add the breadcrumbs and the brown sugar. Sauté, stirring constantly, olive oil over medium heat until the breadcrumbs are golden. Add the cinnamon and continue to cook for 2 tablespoons butter about a minute. Let cool. 9 ounces goat cheese, broken into small nuggets Whip the cream, adding the confectioners’ sugar, then layer the stewed apples, bread crumbs, and For the lentils: whipped cream mixture in a glass bowl, ending with a layer of cream. Scatter with the chopped 9 3/4 ounces green lentils, Puy or Umbrian hazelnuts. 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped 1 small celery stalk, very finely chopped Serves 4 to 6. 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 11/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Café Sperl’s plum squares For the dressing: Both yeasted and unyeasted versions of these glossy crimson squares exist, but I like these best. 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar The recipe is based on the one they use at the glorious Café Sperl in Vienna. tiny dollop Dijon mustard 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil /2 cup butter 3 good pinch sugar /4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar salt Preheat the oven to 350°. 1 egg yolk Halve the squash and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Cut each half into 1-inch wedges and then peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract each one. You should have about 2 pounds of prepared flesh. 11/2 pounds plums Put the squash wedges in a roasting pan, season, drizzle with olive oil, and dot with butter. Roast in 1 cup red currant or apricot jelly the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the wedges over in the fat from time to time until Preheat the oven to 350°. the squash is just tender. Don’t let it scorch or get too dry. Put the flour and butter into a food processor with a plastic blade attachment. Process until the Prepare the lentils while the squash is cooking. Rinse, then cover them with cold water; bring to a mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add the sugar and salt and mix again. Add the yolk and vanilla boil, and cook until tender, which can take anything from 15 to 30 minutes. The lentils should hold and keep the machine running until the mixture forms into a ball of pastry—you shouldn’t need their shape, so keep checking them. While the lentils are cooking, gently sauté the onion and celery any more liquid, but you can add a drop of very cold water if the pastry isn’t coming together. Seal in the butter and oil until they are soft but not colored. in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together. Season. Halve the plums and remove the pits. If they’re small, leave them as they are, but large ones should When the lentils are cooked, add them to the pan of onion and celery and stir them around to soak be quartered. Press the pastry into a baking pan measuring 8 x 12 inches. Arrange the plums on top up the cooking juices. Add two-thirds of the dressing and the chopped parsley and season really in rows, pressing them lightly into the pastry. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar and bake in the well with salt and pepper. preheated oven for 45 minutes. Put a small mound of lentils on each plate and top with the roast squash, cut into cubes if you pre- Let cool completely, then, melt the jelly in a pan with a little water. Spoon the glaze on top of the fer. Dot with the nuggets of goat cheese, drizzle each plate with the remaining dressing, and serve. plums and let them set, then cut into squares. Serves 6. Makes 16 to 20, depending on how you cut them up. 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 I Calendar

service at 11 a.m. Study session at 4 p.m. October 2014 Mincha service at 4:45 p.m. Neilah closing service at approximately 6:20 p.m. Break the Fast with light refreshments at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday 1 Yom Kippur: JCS. Consider how our actions affect the greater community and look inside Mahj: TBE. Off-site. 1–3 p.m. ourselves to see how we can make a difference. Register online at jewishculturalsociety.org or Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. email [email protected]. At the Hebrew 100: TBE. 5:30–6:30 p.m. JCC. Program and services at 2 p.m. At 6 p.m., bring a non-meat dish to share to Break the Thursday 2 Fast together. Yom Kippur: Chabad. Morning Service at 9:45 a.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Yizkor Memorial Services at 12:30 p.m. Callanetics with Diane Dahl featuring Afternoon/Evening Services at 5:15 p.m. muscle firming through stretching exercises Yom Kippur: TBE. Family Service with Youth synchronized to music. $12/members; $14/ Choir from 9–10:15 a.m. Traditional Service non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with Kol Halev from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Tickets with Maria Farquhar for low impact exercise required for both services and both will be in supportive environment. $4 per session held at Pease Auditorium at Eastern Michigan fresh. local. friendly. or 3 sessions per month for $10; 10 a.m. University. Afternoon Torah Study in the Homemade dairy lunch buffet. $3 per person; sanctuary from 2:30–3:15 p.m. Afternoon Noon. JCC Adult Programs’ monthly birthday Service, beginning with special music and celebrations. For information, contact Leah readings and followed by Generations After your Zaas at [email protected] or at 769-0209, service, led by TBE children and relatives of or phone the JCC at 971-0990. Thursdays. Holocaust survivors and victims from 3:30– “Ukranian Spaces, Jewish Memories, Women’s 4:30 p.m. Yizkor/Neilah at approximately 5:30 cooperative Lives: Local Soviet Past in the Global Post- p.m. followed by Break-the-Fast from 5:30– Soviet Russian Fiction:” Frankel Center for 7:30 p.m., sponsored by TBE Sisterhood. Judaic Studies. Presented by Frankel Institute Shabbat services: See listing at tend of calendar. Fellow, Mikhail Krutikov. 202 South Thayer, food store Room 2022. For information, visit www.lsa. umich.edu/judaic/events. 12:15 p.m. Sunday 5 216 n. fourth avenue Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. Sukkah Construction: BIC. 9 a.m. ann arbor, michigan Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from Family Salon–Apple Pickin’ Kids: JCC and Phone (734) 994-9174 7:30–8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests Jewish Federation. Pick apples to donate to from 8:30–10 p.m. $5 per class. Students and peoplesfood.coop Food Gatherers. Wasem Fruit Farm, 6580 children free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, Judd Road, Milan. First bag picked is paid for line dances, mixers and more. Families by JCC and Jewish Federation to be donated welcome. For information, contact Laura at to help hungry kids. Apples, cider, donuts and [email protected], phone 395-4223, or visit tours available. RSVP to 677-0100 or email www.a2rikud.org. Thursdays. [email protected]. 10 a.m. The Benard L. Maas FoundaTion Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharpen 2014-2015 Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal the basic text of Chassidism and discover the system by following the intriguing discussions beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, logical argumentation and Sunday Minyan: BIC. Sunday Minyan time NotJustforKids moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud moves to 5 p.m. family-frieNdly ProfessioNal theater tractate. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. n j F k PreseNted By Friday 3 Monday 6

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Register online emotional development, and interventions Saturday, december 6 • 1:30 pm at jewishculturalsociety.org or email info@ that work and promote better outcomes for jewishculturalsociety.org. At the JCC. 7 p.m. very young children and their families. For junie B. jones Yom Kippur: Chabad. Evening Services. 7:15 p.m. information, email [email protected] Kol Nidre Service with Kol Halev: TBE. Pease or phone 971-0990. 7–8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 25 • 1:30 pm Auditorium at Eastern Michigan University. skippyjon jones Tickets required. For information, phone TBE Tuesday 7 office at 665-4744. 8–10 p.m. Sunday, march 15 • 1:30 pm AARTY Kol Nidre Service: TBE. For students in Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Grades 9–12. Service with traditional elements Callanetics with Diane Dahl featuring CLiCk, CLaCk, Moo as well as creative components designed muscle firming through stretching exercises especially by and for high school students. synchronized to music. $12/members; $14/ Saturday, may 9 • 1:30 pm No tickets required. Students may be dropped non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with off for pre-service dessert and socializing Maria Farquhar with low impact exercise in a fly Guy aNd other stories beginning at 7 p.m. supportive environment. $4 per session or 3 Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. monthly sessions for $10. 10 a.m. Homemade To purchase, visit dairy lunch buffet. $3 per person; Noon. michtheater.org/njfk Saturday 4 Games and activities including mahjong and or call 734-668-8397 x27. quilting, including making quilts for children Yom Kippur: BIC. Shaharit Services at 8 a.m. of Mott Hospital; 1 p.m. For information, Ann Arbor’s downT own cenTer contact Leah Zaas at [email protected] Children’s Programs for K-5th Grade and 6th for fine film & performing ArTs to 8th Grade at 10:30 a.m. Yizkor memorial or by phone at 769-0209, or phone the JCC at 603 e. liberty • 734-668-time • michtheater.org 971-0990. Tuesdays. Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 27 Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Sustainable Sukkot: JCS, JCC and Jewish Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Friday 10 Federation. Community-wide harvest Kol Halev: TBE. 6–7 p.m. Hebrew 104: TBE. 5–6 p.m. celebration. Fun, family-friendly, casual Book Club: AARC. Meets every 4-6 weeks at Sukkot Shaharit: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Hebrew: 103. 6–7 p.m. potluck to explore Sukkot. Share favorite foods members’ homes. This evening’s meeting will Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. 12:30–1:30 p.m. and recipes representing our diverse cultures. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: focus on the short story by Rebbe Nachman of Mincha and Maariv: BIC. 6:45 p.m. Decorate a “green” harvest house sukkah Breslov, The Seven Beggars, which is available Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but and enjoy interactive presentations and Sukkot Services: Chabad. Afternoon/Evening online at no cost. For information including understanding it is no simple matter. Study crafts for kids. At the JCC. For information, the text in the original, with the classical Rashi services. 6:45 p.m. meeting location, contact Jon Sweeney at contact Jewish Cultural Society at info@ [email protected]. 7–9 p.m. commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot jewishculturalsociety.org. 4–7 p.m. Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Spotlight Series: BIC. David and Helen Aminoff Bernhardt on Broadway: The Musical: Dexter Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service and present, “Our Trip to Uzbekistan: In Search of Wednesday 8 Center for the Arts. Starring longtime Ann Anniversary/Birthday Shabbat. 7:30 p.m. Our Roots” 7:30 p.m. Arbor resident Carol Dunitz. 2200 North “Enlightened Memory? On Remembering Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Parker Road, Dexter. $28.50/general admission; the Jewish Past in Contemporary Germany $24.50/seniors. 7:30 p.m. Also October 12. Monday 13 and Poland:” Frankel Center. Presented by Saturday 11 Shabbat services: See listing at tend of calendar. Michael Meng of Clemson University. UM English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. School of Social work Building, 1080 South Sukkot Fall Retreat: AARC. Weekend shabbaton Mondays. See October 6. University, Room 1636. For information, see open to all community members featuring Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–8:30 p.m. www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. Noon. Sukkot -themed workshops, creative services, Sunday 12 Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. Hebrew 100: TBE. 5–6 p.m. communal meals, and activities for all ages Planning Session: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. Soup in the Sukkah: Jewish Women’s Circle. Sukkot Services: Chabad. Afternoon/Evening including hiking, music, games, dancing, yoga Presented by Esther Goldstein, at her home, in the services at 6:45 p.m. and thoughtful discussions. Held at the Emrich Gan Katan: BIC. 9:45 a.m. Sukkah if weather permits. $10/donation. Reserve Maariv: BIC. 7:30 p.m. Center, Brighton. For information or to make Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the a space via email to [email protected]. a reservation, visit www.aarecon.org or leave a basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. message at 445-1910. Through October 13. and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Thursday 9 Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Krav Maga Segment 2: JCC. Learn techniques Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: JCC. Shabbat Morning Service: AARC. Participative to survive violent or aggressive encounters, Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. This program has enabled millions of people community service integrates traditional liturgy including knife defense techniques, gun Thursdays. See October 2. around the world to learn to draw. Introduction with music, chanting and contemporary English disarming, getting out of chokes and holds, Sukkot Shaharit: BIC. Followed by Kiddush to the technique and learn to produce works readings, including Torah service and discussion. hand-to-hand defenses, surviving on the luncheon. 9:30 a.m. that demonstrate its effectiveness. Instructor Led by Rabbi Michal Woll. For information, ground, and proper psychology to be used Suzanne Rockind will lead the class in this Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. phone 845-2361 or email ravmichal@aarecon. during aggressive encounter. Primary goal popular method. Materials included in the Maariv: BIC. 7:30 p.m. org. Held at the JCC. 10 a.m.–Noon. of class is survival. For information, contact price. Two-session class. For information, Israeli Dancing: JCC. Thursdays. See October 2. Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. [email protected] or phone 971- 0990. Sundays. Through November 9. email [email protected] or phone Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. 971-0990. Also October 20. Bernhardt on Broadway: The Musical: Dexter 8 p.m. Thursdays. See October 2. New Member Kiddush Luncheon: BIC. Noon. Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. See October 11.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A October 2014 29 Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. UM’s Angell Hall at 435 South State Street. For Yiddish Festival Event. $8 per person. Newman Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. 8 p.m. Thursdays. See October 2. information, see www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/ Lounge. To register, phone 971-0990. Noon. Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning childcare events. 4 p.m. Chaverim B’Shirim Concert: JCC. Yiddish from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Thursday 23 Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. Festival Event. Excerpts from Itzik Manger’s Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. Di Megile. 12:30 p.m. Congregation. Morning services held Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Thursdays. See October 2. Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. Yiddish Film: JCC. Yiddish Film Festival Event. the JCC from 10 a.m.–noon integrating Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. Showing of Yidl Mitn Fidl, with special traditional liturgy with music, chanting and Dinner: TBE Brotherhood. 6–7:30 p.m. guest speaker Jeff Veidlinger, Joseph Brodsky contemporary readings including Torah Tuesday 28 service and discussion. A morning of songs Israeli Dancing: JCC. Thursdays. See October 2. Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan. and text study takes place the first Saturday of Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Veidlinger is an expert in modern Russian each month. For info, email [email protected] Friday 24 Tuesdays. See October 7. and Eastern European Jewish history and was or call 913-9705 or visit www.aarecon.org. Chuck Newman­–Adult Show and Tell: JCC. named a “Top Young Historian” by the History Shabbat Services: Chabad. Friday night services Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal Yiddish Festival Event. Bring an object or News Network in 2006. Newman Lounge. $5 at Shabbat candle lighting time. Saturday discussion. Participants are welcome to bring photo pertaining to some aspect of Yiddish per person. To register, phone 971-0990. 7 p.m. morning services at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon lunch. 12:30–1:30 p.m. culture or about individuals who grew up Israeli Dancing: JCC. Thursdays. See October 2. services 45 minutes before sundown. Call Afternoon Delights: JCC. Ann Arbor Symphony speaking Yiddish and tell the story of the Beyond Pentateuch: The Rest of the Hebrew 995-3276 for Home Hospitality and Meals for Orchestra chamber recital music concerts. object or photo. The community is also Shabbat and Jewish Holidays. Symphony musicians and guests play freshly invited to come and enjoy the stories. Held in Bible: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally minted pieces along with time-honored classics. the Newman Lounge. 11 a.m. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each Hour-long concerts preceded by dessert and 8 p.m. Thursdays. See October 2. Yiddishn Ta’am (Yiddish Taste) Lunch: JCC. month. Call 663-4039 for more information. coffee at 1 p.m. Concerts begin at 1:30 p.m. For Yiddish Festival Event. $8 per person. Newman 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. information, contact karenfreedland@jccfed. Lounge. To register, phone 971-0990. Noon. Friday 31 org or phone 971-0990. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Rabbi Yiddish Readers Circle–Vos iz dos? JCC. Yiddish Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan with Rabbi Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Rabbi’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Festival Event. Special program featuring Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. reading of a short story by Sholem Aleichem, Shabbat Learning: TBE. With Alex Cicelsky. 5:30 p.m. Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. Call the office Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service and with English translation and transliteration, Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot at 665-4744 or consult website at www. Consecration at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Yiddish sing-along and Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Adult Dinner with Alex templebethemeth.org for service details. Fourth Friday Shabbat: AARC. Musical Kabbalat interactive Yiddish-themed activities. For Cicelsky and Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Shabbat services are held at the JCC and are all ages and all levels of Yiddish knowledge. Oneg follows. Shabbat Service with Kol Halev Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. led by Rabbi Michal Woll. Services followed Newman Lounge. 12:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Pizza nosh Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Eastern European Shabbat Dinner: BIC. Yiddish Shabbat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in for children before services at 6 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Film Festival Event. Dinner by Chef Cari advance. childcare provided during services from 6:30– Hebrew 104: TBE. 5–6 p.m. Kosher Catering. $18 per person. Must RSVP 7:45 p.m. Reservations requested for pizza Hebrew: 103. 6–7 p.m. and pay in advance. To register, phone 665- and childcare. Leave a message at 445-1910 or 9897. 7 p.m. Phone numbers and addresses of email [email protected]. 6:30–10 p.m. Yiddish Film: JCC. Yiddish Festival Event. Showing of Grine Felder (Green Fields), with Guest Speaker: BIC. Yiddish Festival Event. organizations frequently listed in Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. special guest speaker Maya Barzilai, Assistant Presentation by Samuel Norich on “Yiddish the calendar: Professor of Modern Hebrew and Jewish ‘With a Complete Faith.’” Norich is publisher Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) Saturday 25 Culture in UM’s Department of Near Eastern of the Yiddish Forverts and the English 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Forward and has served as chief executive of Studies and the Frankel Center. Hebrew Day Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. The Forward Association since 1997. He is also School’s Klez Kids will perform immediately (AARC) author of “What Will Bind Us Now: A Report Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m. before the showing in the Newman Lounge. $5 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 913-9705 Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. per person. To register, phone 971-0990. 7 p.m. on the Institutional Ties Between Israel and American Jewry,” and was executive director Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research from Shabbat services: See listing at tend of calendar. Chabad House understanding it is no simple matter. Study 1982 to 1992. 8:15 p.m. 715 Hill Street 995-3276 the text in the original, with the classical Rashi Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Sunday 26 commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Jewish Community Center (JCC) Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 “The Shtetl in the Museum: Depicting Jews Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) in the Soviet Union and in Russia Today:” Wednesday 29 Hillel. Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Presented time. Jewish Family Services (JFS) by Deborah Yalen, Louis and Helen Padnos Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Visiting Professor in Judaic Studies. Held Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. Jewish Federation in Grand Rapids at Temple Emanuel, 1715 Hebrew 100: TBE. 5–6 p.m. Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 Fulton Street East. For information, see www. Youth Choir: TBE. 5:40–6 p.m. followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service at lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Service Pardes Hannah Yiddish Film: Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Yiddish Film Festival Event. Showing of The Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Last Klezmer: The Life and Music of Leopold Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Kozlowski, featuring special guest speaker, Congregation. 6:15 p.m. at the JCC the fourth Art Reception: JCC. Art reception featuring the Yale Strom, the filmmaker. Strom is a director, Friday each month. Musical Shabbat service UM Hillel art of students of the Leslie Masters Studio, composer, musician, writer and photographer followed by vegetarian potluck. Pizza nosh 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 many of whom are active JCC members. Hors who has directed eight award-winning for the kids at 6:00 p.m. Childcare provided d’oeuvres and refreshments available. For documentary films and has composed music during the service. All are welcome to information, contact karenfreedland@jccfed. for many others. The Last Klezmer was short- attend. For information, call 975-6527, email org or phone 971-0990. 4–6 p.m. listed for an Academy Award and broke [email protected], or visit www. aarecon.org. Shabbat Candlelighting Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. previous box office records at Lincoln Center’s Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle- Evenings in the Library with Authors: TBE. prestigious Walter Reade Theatre. UM lighting time. Home hospitality available for Tonight’s author is Josh Malerman. 6–7:30 Museum of Art (UMMA) Stern Auditorium, Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call 995- October 3 6:51 p.m. p.m. 525 South State Street. For information, see www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. 7 p.m. 3276 in advance. Kol Halev: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. October 10 6:39 p.m. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Weekly Shabbat services 8 p.m. Thursdays. See October 2. October 17 6:28 p.m. Monday 27 Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 Thursday 30 a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sunset. “The Fourth Book of Maccabees: Greek Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/Ma’ariv October 24 6:18 p.m. Philosophy Meets Jewish Law (and Christian with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every Martyrology):” Frankel Center for Judaic Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. October 31 6:08 p.m. Thursdays. See October 2. week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Discussions Studies. Presented by Tessa Rajak of the led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local Tasty Traditional Fare–Ess Gezunterhait: JCC. University of Reading. Held in room 2175 in scholars. Home hospitality available for

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