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March 2014 Adar Alef/Adar Bet 5774 Volume XXXVIII: Number 6 FREE Food, land and justice through a Jewish lens: A symposium honoring the Sh’mita year Lucinda Kurtz, special to the WJN r. Oran Hesterman, president and Michigan is a clear leader in the good food CEO of Fair Food Network, will be movement and is one of only a few states that the keynote speaker for a communi- has a document, “The Good Food Charter” D that lays out a statewide strategy for institutions ty symposium focusing on Jewish perspectives around food, land, and justice issues on March like schools and hospitals to procure sustain- 23, from 2–5 p.m. at the Jewish Community ably grown and locally sourced foods as much as possible. In addition, Fair Food Network’s Center of Greater Ann Arbor. The Sh’mita, or AYER SUSAN CREDIT: PHOTO sabbatical year, which begins this fall, taps into Double Up Food Bucks Program is the recog- the most fundamental elements of sustainabil- nized model on the national level for incentive ity in its injunction to rest the land, have a con- programs at farmers’ markets for people on fed- servation approach to food and agriculture, and eral food assistance, increasing access to healthy treat those who labor more justly. This sympo- fruits and vegetables for families in need, while sium will explore how ancient Jewish traditions supporting farmers. Michigan’s Senator Deb- around food and land are relevant to us today. bie Stabenow, chair of the Senate Agriculture, A wide range of Ann Arbor Jewish institu- has just successfully led the Farm Bill through tions, led by the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist the U.S. House and Senate, a herculean task that Congregation (AARC) and Pardes Hannah, are spanned several years of negotiations. The bill, joining forces to explore these primary issues of signed into law by the president at Michigan our relationship to the earth from a Jewish per- State University, supports the food security of spective. And without doubt, these issues are cap- millions of American families, provides a de- turing the passion and imagination of our Jewish gree of certainty for thousands of farmers, and community, particularly the young people who that is healthy, green, fair and affordable. He will tion; Food Distribution; Global and Domestic invests in the development of sustainable local are flocking to organic farming, farmers’ markets, also explore how we can transform our food Fair Trade; Public Health and Policy; Regional and regional food systems. and the good food movement in large numbers. system through direct action and policy change. Land Use and Conservation; Jewish Text Study. As we become more informed about food In his presentation, “Fair Food: A Jewish Per- Six breakout sessions featuring leaders in Experts in their field will share information justice issues and the challenges of providing spective,” Dr. Hesterman, author of Fair Food: the Ann Arbor food, land, and sustainability about innovative projects and activities that equity in a wide variety of circumstances, we as Growing a Healthy Sustainable Food System for movements will follow the keynote at 3:30 p.m., have already been initiated in Ann Arbor and Jews can become inspired to take a meaningful All, will speak about the basic principles of a fair providing an opportunity to dig deeper into this suggest how we can get involved at the ground part in the growing food justice movement and food system, a system that needs to provide food rich material. These sessions are: Food Produc- level in making a difference. take specific actions to create change. Dr. Hes- terman and the workshop leaders will present a myriad of actions individuals and the commu- nity can take to have a positive impact on this "In Pursuit of Justice" topic of March 30 women's event issue so important to our future. The principles that guide Sh’mita and tikun olam can lead us Leah Steinberg, special to the WJN from the wilderness into a healthier future for ince the time of the Bible, the Jewish University of Michigan, in the undergradu- ourselves, our land, our children. community has remained diligent to ate college, Medical School, Law School and This symposium is organized and co- the responsibility of helping the less School of Public Health. Her research is sim- S sponsored by: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist fortunate. Throughout the generations, this ilarly interdisciplinary, focusing on medi- Congregation, Pardes Hannah, The Jewish value has remained vital to the practices and cal history and sociology. In particular, her Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, Tem- customs of the Jewish people; institutions work explores the exercise of conscience in ple Beth Emeth, and Beth Israel Congregation. and traditions supporting the poor and the healthcare provision (including “conscien- For more information, call 445-1910 (AARC) hungry have become central to Jewish com- tious provision”), and the clinical and ethi- or email to [email protected]. n munities all over the world. On March 30, cal consequences of restrictive reproductive the Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish health policy. Kary L. Moss Eileen Spring Federation of Greater Ann Arbor will host Kary L. Moss, JD, will focus on the sub- an event to discuss and celebrate “Women in about issues pertinent to women today. ject of “The War on Women… Again.” Since Pursuit of Justice.” Lisa Harris, MD, PhD, is an associate joining the staff of ACLU, Moss has extend- A full morning of meaningful education professor in the Department of Obstetrics ed and deepened the state organization’s and action, this event will feature three key- and Gynecology and the Department of reach by developing strategic partnerships note speakers: Lisa Harris, Kary L. Moss, and Women’s Studies at University of Michi- across the aisle and within targeted com- Eileen Spring. These women will speak to gan. She will speak on the subject of “Jews, munities, leveraging networks of influence, their experiences in fulfilling this tradition Conscience, and Medicine.” In addition to and building organizational capacity. She and also discuss ways to increase awareness being a clinician, Dr. Harris is a teacher and researcher. She teaches across disciplines at Continued on page 2    Community I Page Avenue Books

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The deadline for the April 2014 issue of the pion of Justice Award; Harvard Law School’s Patti Aaron, Laurie Barnett, Rachel Bendit, Washtenaw Jewish News is Wasserstein Fellowship; Michigan Trial Law- Sarai Brachman Shoup, and Susan Garetz make Friday, March 7. yer Weekly’s Lawyer of the Year; and many up the planning committee that has made this Publication date: Wednesday, March 28 community awards. She has published three event possible. Located at the Kellogg Eye Cen- Extra copies of the Washtenaw Jewish News are available at locations throughout books on women’s health and rights as well ter at 1000 Wall Street, breakfast will be served Washtenaw County. as law review articles, and commentaries and from 9 – 9:50 a.m.; the program will then be- will soon have an article published, “The gin at 10 a.m. Register by March 15 by calling Right to Read,” in Wayne State Law School’s Cindy Adams at 677-0100 or by going online Journal of Law in Society. She recently com- to www.jewishannarbor.org. The charge is $36 pleted a term as the chair of the council for per person. all state directors in the ACLU. Not only is helping the less fortunate a com- IIn this issue… Finally, Eileen Spring will talk about “The mandment in Leviticus and a staple in the Jew- Justice of Eating;” she says that she didn’t pick ish tradition, but “love thy stranger as thyself” hunger, rather hunger picked her. Her parents is repeated numerous times throughout the Advertisers...... 31 have always been in the restaurant industry Torah. This program will not only highlight and she grew up working in kitchens. 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Kosher Cuisine...... 26 her leadership, the food rescue and food bank As Bess Myerson said, “It’s always time for On Another Note...... 25 program has increased its distribution from a change for the better, and for a good fight for half a million pounds annually to more than the full human rights of every individual.” Or Rabbis’ Corner...... 8 5.5 million pounds across a network of 150 as Martin Luther King Jr. said, “No one is free agency partners, with the help of 25 staff and until we are all free.” Tikkun Olam is one of Youth...... 14 over 6,000 volunteers. Their job training and the most basic Jewish values, and there is no internship program is also teaching youth who better way to start fulfilling this practice than Vitals...... 31 are homeless or at risk of homelessness skills to by engaging with issues that really speak to help them get an education and skills to enter contemporary women. n

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Susan A. Glenn to speak on post-Holocaust Jewish identity Yaffa Klugerman, special to the WJN t sounds like a familiar story: Jewish liberal- back to an earlier time period. Lipstadt’s lecture, way of dismissing people who didn’t cleave to ists clashing with traditionalists. But in the “Playing the Blame Game: American Jews Look your point of view.” I aftermath of the Holocaust, the conflict Back at the Holocaust,” unpacked a vitriolic Glenn’s field of research focuses on Jewish took on new dimensions. identity. Her first book, Daughters of the “This time period is very significant, Shtetl: Life and Labor in the Immigrant Gen- because Jews had to step back and evalu- eration (Cornell University Press, 1991), ate the crisis that happened in Europe,” described Jewish women in the garment said Susan A. Glenn, who is this year’s industry in the early 20th century. Her sec- David W. Belin lecturer in American ond publication, Female Spectacle: The The- Jewish Affairs, sponsored by the Univer- atrical Roots of Modern Feminism (Harvard sity of Michigan’s Jean & Samuel Fran- University Press, 2002), was about women kel Center for Judaic Studies. “There was in the theater, a number of whom were this sense of shock and uncertainty, and Jewish. Most recently, she collaborated with people were having trouble assimilating Naomi B. Sokoloff in co-editing Boundaries the enormity of it. It’s a period when of Jewish Identity (University of Washington Not Just A American Jews realized that they were the largest debate among con- Press, 2010), an interdisciplinary collection of ar- Photobooth! Jewish community, and they were responsible temporary Ameri- ticles that explore debates about who or what is for sustaining that.” can Jews. Jewish. WEDDINGS Glenn is professor of history and faculty “It is will be ex- Glenn’s books appear to approach feminism affiliate in the Jewish studies program in the citing to hear Glenn and Judaism from entirely different perspec- BAR/BAT Jackson School of International Studies at the uncover some of the tives, but she noted that they all share a com- MITZVAHS University of Washington. She will be speaking elements of Jews’ mon thread. “That thread,” she said, “is why SCHOOLS on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at U-M’s Palmer furious attacks on Jewishness matters to Jews. The terms on which Commons on “The Jewish Cold War: Anxiety each other in the it mattered across all of these projects were not BIRTHDAYS and Identity in the Aftermath of the Holocaust.” immediate after- religious, but secular, and based on cultural pat- Her talk will focus on how, in the middle of the math of the Holo- terns and expectations.” CORPORATE 20th century, liberal Jewish intellectuals fought Susan A. Glenn caust,” commented While her lecture will focus on Jewish iden- EVENTS with Jewish ethnic particularists and nationalists Deborah Dash Moore, Frederick G. L. Huetwell tity in the aftermath of the Holocaust, she noted 248.545.6460 in what Glenn refers to as a “war of words.” Professor of History and director of the Frankel that questions about how Jews define them- “’Jewish Cold War’ is the term I use to de- Center. “The Belin lecture series is designed to selves are still relevant today. “People have differ- scribe intra-Jewish identity debates in the after- bring an academic perspective on pressing is- ent stakes in what Jewish identity means,” Glenn math of World War II,” Glenn explained. “This sues facing American Jews. Grappling with the said. “These contests are longstanding, are very Code: was a contentious and divisive war of words Holocaust continues to cause dissension and much alive today, and probably always will be.” WJN about questions of Jewish group loyalty, Jewish strife.” Susan A. Glenn will speak on “The Jewish Cold group survival, and Jewish nationalism. This Glenn noted that she became interested in War: Anxiety and Identity in the Aftermath of the war of words reflected and mobilized deep ide- the post-Holocaust period after trying to trace Holocaust,” on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 pm, at Fo- ological disagreements about who had a right the origin of the term “Jewish self-hatred.” She rum Hall, Palmer Commons, at 100 Washtenaw to speak for and as Jews and whether individual found that it became particularly prominent in Ave. Reception prior to the lecture at 6:30 pm. The definitions of Jewish identity—which included the United States following World War II. David W. Belin Lecture in American Jewish Affairs ambivalence and uncertainty—could be toler- “I argued that émigré intellectuals helped is sponsored by U-M’s Jean & Samuel Frankel ated.” give the concept social scientific currency in the Center for Judaic Studies. For more information, Glenn’s topic carries a conflict explored by postwar era,” she said. “Others also seized upon contact [email protected] or 763-9047. n a previous Belin lecturer, Deborah Lipstadt, the term for polemical purposes. It became a Bringing light to a dark crime Leah Steinberg, special to the WJN s news of the slavery controversy sur- our society today, and what Jews and non-Jews member our experience of slavery in Egypt as an rounding the Super Bowl began to can do to help. impetus to treat others with compassion: “You A unfold, activists and concerned in- She elaborates on the crisis, saying, “Fed- shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the dividuals started to spread the word about the eral government officials estimate that at least soul of a stranger, having been strangers in the problem of slavery in the United States. Fright- 17,500 people are brought into the United States Land of Egypt.” (Exodus 23:9. See also Deuter- eningly, although slavery is “not legal anywhere, each year and forced into domestic service, agri- onomy 10:18–19 and Leviticus 19:33–34, among it happens everywhere,” says anti-slavery au- cultural work, prostitution, or sweatshop labor. others.) Every week, Shabbat is “a remembrance thor and activist Kevin Bales. Bales was quoted Citizens and residents also are enslaved. Overall, of the Exodus from Egypt.” Radically freeing and in Rabbi Debra Orenstein’s article in the New approximately 150,000 slaves currently work in inclusive, Shabbat grants everyone rest from la- Jersey Standard on “Slavery Here and Now, ” the United States. About half of them are be- bor.” Therefore it is our duty to work to free the published January 30, 2014. low the age of 18.” This predicament has gained slaves in our society today. As this issue is brought to light, Jewish com- attention with the shocking report, explained Rabbi Orenstein concludes her article with munities everywhere are taking action. On in Rabbi Orenstein’s article, that actual “slaves a way to take action: raise awareness. She says, Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m., Debra Chopp, service fans at the Superbowl…the FBI antici- “increasing awareness is certainly not enough, JD; Julie Stein Perry, MD; Rebecca Veidlinger, pates both forced prostitution surrounding the but it is vital. Kevin Bales wrote, “If there was JD; and the Cardozo and Maimonides Societ- Super Bowl and forced labor for some hotel and ever a tipping point when slavery can be ies of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann restaurant workers.” These people, and the rest brought to a full stop, it is now. Two key ob- Arbor, will host a special event discussing the of the thousands of victims, come to the United stacles stand in our way: lack of awareness and reality of this tragedy. As Joan Lowenstein, J.D., States expecting a fair chance; instead, they fall lack of resources.” The event sponsored by the and co-chair of the Cardozo Society said, “Car- into trades where they are forced to work out of Cardozo Society and the Maimonides Society dozo seeks to bring lawyers and others together fear. Instead of honest work, these people be- is an excellent starting point to raise awareness to explore issues that resonate with the Jewish come slaves and are silenced. and resources in order to put an end to this community. Our goal is to increase awareness Rabbi Orenstein urges her readers to take calamity. Dr. Jonathan Trobe, Maimonides of how the Jewish Federation contributes to a action against this injustice. Clearly, slavery is a Society Roll of Honor member, states, “The just and lawful society.” In her article (http:// very personal issue for all Jews, as well as for all Maimonides Society strongly supports this jstandard.com/content/item/slavery_here_ people who care about human rights. She says in discussion of human trafficking, an issue with and_now/), Rabbi Orenstein goes on to discuss her article, “slavery is immediate for us. The Bi- tragic medical consequences.” the reality of slavery and human trafficking in ble repeatedly demands that we continually re- Continued on page 31 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 3 Wynton Marsalis

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Alfredo Rodríguez performs with the open spirit of a culture rooted in dancing. He Few emerging artists have captured the attention of the international opera public imparts a youthful, riveting artistry that fuses Latin music and jazz in surprising and as the Irish-born mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught. She won widespread acclaim in beautiful ways. This double-bill performance also features percussionist and vocalist February 2011, jumping in on short notice for an ailing colleague to perform Romeo Pedrito Martinez, whose vibrant music combines Cuban folklore, religious Yourba in a new production of Bellini’s I Capuleti e i Montecchi. In 2013, her Vienna State chants, batá melodies, and the traditional clave beat of Latin jazz. Opera debut left critics elated and audiences stunned. A UMS debut, includes works SPonSored By: by Haydn, Respighi, Wolf, Gluck, Ponchielli, and more.

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This Month at the Jewish Community Center EMU to sponsor Halye Aisner, special to the WJN Sunday Brunch and Concert Series Inpatients. Suzanne is currently the Director of tions from around the world. These concerts discussion of Israel the The Sixth Street Studio here in town. It is are open to listeners of all ages. Wind, string features The Dexter Orchestra Ensemble a fine art studio featuring drawings, paintings, and brass soloists and ensembles combine boycott movement What better way to enjoy a Sunday by and sculpture. programs to include freshly minted pieces starting the day off with bagels, lox, egg Martin B. Shichtman, special to the WJN The collage (from the French: coller, to glue) along with time-honored classics. dishes, dessert and music. The Jewish Com- Cary R. Nelson, is an assembled work of art: a technique using This month’s concert is String Soiree, with munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s Sun- Jubilee Professor bits, pieces, and cutouts of materials (newspa- David Lamse on violin, Daniel Thomas on day Brunch Concert Series returns Sunday, of Liberal Arts per, colored paper, cloth, photographs, found cello and Patrick Johnson on piano. The rep- March 23, at 11 a.m. and Sciences at objects, etc.) glued to a board, panel, or canvas ertoire for the afternoon is Piano Trio, Hob. The Dexter Orchestra Ensemble will be the the University support. While such artwork has been around XV: 25 “Gypsy” by Hadyn, The Four Sea- featured performers. This local Orchestra was of Illinois, will for hundreds of years, it has perhaps been made sons of Buenos Aires by Ástor Piazzolla and founded in 2005 and has grown steadily from speak on “Bait more familiar to people by artists such as Pi- Claude Debussy’s - Piano Trio in G major. 30 original members to over 80. The orchestra’s and Switch: The casso, Braque, and Matisse. In this introductory All concerts are preceded by dessert and cof- current Conductor is Tony Elliott, cello profes- Purpose of the class, students will learn the construction of a fee at 1 p.m. and concerts begin at 1:30 p.m. sor at the School of Music. His leadership has Movement to collage and how to create their own work from Tickets are $10.. encouraged members to step out of the stan- Boycott Israel,” discussions of technique, materials, composi- dard orchestral zone and perform chamber at Eastern Michi- tion and historical background. JCC introduces Monthly Bake Club gan Univer- music. The different ensembles now perform Calling all bakers! The JCC is beginning This class welcomes those ages: 16+. No expe- sity, on Monday, Gary R. Nelson in Chelsea, Saline, Ann Arbor and Dexter. The a baking club that will meet once a month to rience necessary. The cost is $30 for JCC members March 24, at 7:30 p.m. The free lecture will take music ranges from early baroque to modern exchange recipes, bake and work toward a fun- and $35 for non-members. Materials are includ- place at the EMU Student Center Auditorium. (1950’s). Part of the mission statement as an draiser baking auction. There will be plenty to ed. RSVP to the JCC front desk at 971-0990. Over the past year, the movement to weaken orchestra is to share the love of music outside taste and take home. Anyone interested in par- Israel through Boycott, Divestment, and Sanc- the performance hall and into the community. 2 ticipating should call the JCC at 971-0990.n A SO returns to the JCC tions (BDS) has gained significant momentum. Brunch begins at 11 a.m. followed by concert Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra For more information on all adult programming In December 2013, the American Studies Asso- at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for JCC members; musicians on Friday, March 14, at JCC for a at the JCC, contact Karen Freedland at karen- ciation voted to support a boycott of Israel. In $12 non-members. Reservations are required. delightful hour-long chamber music recital [email protected]. January 2014, by a narrow margin, the Delegate RSVP to the JCC front desk at 971-0990. featuring a variety of beautiful musical selec- Assembly of the Modern Language Associa- Creative Art Classes: Introducing the tion (an international organization represent- Art of Collage ing nearly 30,000 members) agreed to support The JCC continues to offer a different sanctions against the Jewish state. A resolution approach to adult art classes for the com- is currently being considered by the American munity that will develop the creative being Anthropology Association that will condemn in all of us. Enjoy learning to express one’s Israel’s “violations of international law and hu- self in a non-intimidating environment. man rights” and “honor the call of Palestinian The next class is Introducing the Art of Collage civil society for a boycott of Israeli academic which will take place Tuesday evenings, March institutions.” Activists like Omar Barghouti, 4, 11 and 18, at 7 p.m. Class instructor, Suzanne who frequently compares Israeli policies to Rockind, is a local artist with extensive teaching those practiced by Nazi Germany, have spoken experience. She has worked for the Museum of in support of the BDS movement at major aca- Modern Art as education center coordinator, demic institutions throughout the country. art instructor for the Ann Arbor Public Schools A number of American scholars have be- grades K–12 and for the University of Michigan The JCC Adult Program held its first Rabbi Panel in January. Left to right: Rabbi Robert Dobrusin (Beth Israel), gun to raise objections both to the tactics and Hospital as the Hospital School Art Instructor Rabbi Rod Glogower (Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan), Rachael Hoffenblum (JCC Adult Program Coordinator), to the motivations of the BDS movement. Program Planner and Instructor for Hospital Rabbi Ahron Goldstein (Chabad House), and Rabbi Robert Levy (Temple Beth Emeth). Perhaps the most important of these schol- ars is Cary R. Nelson. In a recent Wall Street Journal piece, Nelson expressed concern over “the boycott movement’s success at increasing Beth Israel hosts Rabbi Robert Harris as scholar-in-residence intolerance on American campuses.” He noted Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN that “[j]unior faculty members sympathetic to eth Israel Congregation will host in their Torah That evening a reception with refreshments Israel fear for their jobs if they make their views Rabbi Robert Harris, Ph.D, Friday and study; and con- starts at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Harris will known. Established faculty who grasp the B Saturday, March 28 and March 29. He cerned about present “Christians and Jews Read Scripture.” complexity of Middle East politics hold their is the associate professor of Bible and chair of possible conflicts Jews and Christians lived in close proximity to tongues for fear of harassment by those who Hebrew Bible and its interpretation at the Jew- that emerge when one another in the 12th century. Although they are more interested in offering lessons in con- ish Theological Seminary in New York. Rabbi historical-critical shared many approaches to life, stark differenc- temporary demonology than in sound history.” Harris, this year’s scholar-in-residence for the scholarship seems es in faith marked their interrelationships. This Commenting on Nelson’s “magnificent bal- biennial Alfred and Alice Rosenberg Adult Edu- to conflict with session will examine the commonalities as well ancing of scholarly attainments with extraordi- cation Weekend, will present three lectures over Jewish tradition. as the differences between Jews and Christians nary activist social commitment,” Alan Wald, the two days and give the d’var torah at the Sat- This session will be in medieval biblical study, the relationship and H. Chandler Davis Collegiate Professor of Eng- urday morning service. There is no charge for followed by a des- mutual influences that rabbis and churchmen lish Literature at the University of Michigan, notes “[i]t all comes together because Cary’s any event except the Shabbat Dinner preced- sert reception. Rabbi Robert Harris had on one another and, in particular, the po- ing the first presentation. All events during the On Saturday lemics through which they typically interacted. vision as a scholar is, in fact, the guide to his weekend are open to the general community. March 29, the Shabbat morning service will Rabbi Harris is an expert in the history of fierce partisanship for an academic freedom On Friday, March 28, following a 6 p.m. begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a kiddush medieval and biblical exegeses and has pub- and commitment to a university community Kabbalat Shabbat Service and a 6:45 p.m. Friday lunch. After kiddush, at 1 p.m., Rabbi Har- lished many articles and reviews in both Amer- vigorously defended by its tenured professors.” night dinner, Rabbi Harris will present “Reading ris will discuss “Did Moses Write the Five ican and Israeli journals. Rabbi Harris also A former president of the American Associa- In and Reading Out: Different Paths One Torah” Books of Moses?” by examining specific To- lectures on biblical narrative and Jewish liturgy tion of University Professors (AAUP). Nelson at 8 p.m. This session will address what some rah passages that seem to suggest post-Mosaic in congregations and adult education institutes is author of eleven books, including Manifesto might see as a conflict between the historical, authorship of the Torah. He will look at the around the country. of a Tenured Radical (NYU, 1997); Revolution- contextual (“original”) meaning of Torah texts various ways in which the medieval interpret- The Rosenberg Lecture Series is endowed ary Memory: Recovering the Poetry of the Ameri- and the rabbinic practice (halakhah) and the- ers wrestle with these and other critical issues through a generous contribution by Vic and can Left (Routledge, 2001); and No University ology that emerged from the rabbis’ midrashic in Scripture. Additionally, he will explore to Val Rosenberg in memory of Cantor Alfred and is an Island: Saving Academic Freedom (NYU, reading of the Bible. What will be considered is what extent understanding these biblical texts Alice Rosenberg. 2010). He is the subject of Cary Nelson and the what this might mean for modern Jewish com- may challenge one’s faith and how the sugges- Call the Beth Israel office, 665-9897, for fur- Struggle for the University: Poetry, Politics, and munities that are dedicated to critical thinking; tions of the medieval Sages might help one ther information or to make arrangements to the Profession, edited by Michael Rothberg and animated by a desire for spiritual dimensions face those challenges. attend the Friday night dinner. n Peter Garrett (SUNY, 2009). n Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 5 Join Us for the JFS 2014 CLAIRE AND ISADORE BERNSTEIN AWARD EVENT HONORING: Susan Fisher and John Waidley SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2014 • 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. University of Michigan • North Campus Research Complex, Building 18 • 2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Catering by Amanda’s Kitchen • Wine, hors d’oeuvres, dessert*

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JFS: working for Ann Arbor’s Jewish community Cindy Klein, special to the WJN ewish Family Services is grateful for JFS case manager until their needs are met (PiCC, formerly Patient Partners) is a medi- of this population as well as facilitating the the support it received from Washt- and they are back on their feet. JFS is thank- cal accompaniment program that provides services discussed above that are available to J enaw County’s Jewish community in ful to the Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Fed- a trained volunteer to accompany the older other Jewish older adults. 2013. JFS just finished its 20th year providing eration for providing a $10,000 Emergency adult to their medical visits. The volunteers Jewish Family Life Education: During the social services after being founded to meet Assistance Fund that JFS administers and listen and provide support to the older adult economic downturn, JFS put its Jewish Fam- a community need. The agency has grown distributes to local Jews in need. (Examples so the goal for the medical appointment is ily Life Education programming on hold and shaped itself over the years in response of this include: paying for home health care met, and provide a written report of the visit, while the agency turned its attention to cri- to the Ann Arbor Jewish community’s ever- when no Medicaid beds are available in a care including notes on physician recommenda- sis management, employment services and changing needs. center, assistance paying for prescriptions, tions so there is better adherence to the older other programs addressing immediate basic Operating on the fundamental belief that providing needed support to prevent an evic- adults’ care plan. This frees family members needs. JFS is gearing up to resume these edu- “kol yisrael areivim ze l’ze” —we as a commu- tion.) The Federation also provides funding to attend work, and provides peace of mind cational seminars for the community high- nity are each responsible for one another— for camp scholarships. JFS handles the screen- for out of town caregivers. 184 older adults lighting various aspects of Jewish family life. the JFS philosophy is that we have the ability ing and application process and allocation of used the JFS Food Pantry in 2013. Deliver- Look for details in the near future. to help one another and to mobilize our own funds. In addition, JFS maintains its own fund ies from the food pantry were arranged for A Good Place to Volunteer: Members of resources in confronting life’s challenges. JFS which can provide a the home- the Jewish community call JFS when they are strongly believes that the agency is perform- small amount of sup- bound. JFS seeking opportunities that allow them to give ing “tikkun olam”—repairing the world, one port for a simple Jew- Also works back to the community. (Over 80 percent of person and one case at a time. ish burial. to reduce JFS volunteers are Jewish.) These can be on- In 2013, JFS social workers addressed the Employment Ser- isolation in going or one-time experiences that utilize critical needs of 4,038 cases. Of those persons vices: JFS assists in- older adults the volunteers’ existing strengths, skills and who reported their religion, 30 percent were dividuals from the by provid- expertise. Opportunities include serving as Jewish. Because of privacy laws (HIPPA, etc.) Jewish community ing friendly a Friendly Visitor, PiCC volunteer, assisting JFS is unable to reveal whom the agency is who are unemployed visitors and with the food pantry, serving on a JFS com- helping and specifically how they are being or underemployed. the GenChat mittee, or delivering Meals on Wheels on helped. However, JFS is working hard, help- This includes help program. All Christmas Day. Other volunteers serve as tu- ing many members of the local Jewish com- with job skills devel- this is done tors or conversational partners for refugees munity make positive changes in their lives. opment, resume prep- within the learning English as a Second Language, assist Below you’ll find a summary of JFS’ services aration and job placement. Sometimes other Jewish concept of “l’dor v’dor,” caring for the refugees and employment seekers in improv- most utilized by the Jewish community. barriers to employment such as personal older generation. JFS provides a Cultural ing their computer skills, assist with creation Counseling Services: As of December issues or transportation problems may be Hour each week at Brookhaven Manor for of resumes and provided needed support for 2013, 100 percent of JFS’ counseling clients identified, and JFS will work with the client Jewish older adults. Additionally, JFS’ El- job search skills. reported being Jewish. These individuals and to address that as well. In addition, JFS case derLink program provides Jewish cultural Ann Arbor’s Jewish community can al- families want a place where they feel com- management and counseling are provided as competency training for caregivers in the ways count on JFS to provide supportive ser- fortable discussing their personal issues with wrap-around services to provide support to community and at facilities where there is vices like counseling, emergency assistance, someone who has an understanding of the those looking for work. Again, access to the a concentration of Jewish residents. Finally, employment services or older adults services impact of Jewish values and culture that is Food Pantry and Clothing Closet is offered JFS continues to provide supportive social when they are in need of guidance or don’t inherent in their daily lives, and JFS provides if it is needed. services for approximately 90 older adults know where to turn. JFS is also here for them that. Additionally, the agency is accredited in Older Adult Services: In 2013, JFS served who were resettled from the former Soviet to provide information and support for Jew- the area of behavioral health by CARF In- 596 older adults, the majority of whom were Union through the New Americans Com- ish family life and a place they can go when ternational, which assures clients that they Jewish. Many types of services are provided munity Club. JFS provides a Russian-speak- they want to help others. For more informa- are receiving services from a highly qualified to meet the needs of Jewish older adults and ing case manager who plans cultural and tion about JFS, go to www.jfsannarbor.org or therapist. JFS is now able to accept Medicare their families. The ultimate goal is to allow social activities that are relevant to the needs call 769-0209. n and other insurances, and has a contract the person to age in place as independently with Washtenaw Health Plan. However, no as possible for as long as possible. Trans- one is denied services because of an inabil- portation via JFS Care Vans is available for ity to pay. With impetus from a community shopping, medical appointments or personal Susan Fisher and John Waidley to receive member, JFS partnered with them and cre- errands for older adults and the disabled. JFS ated a Jewish Bereavement Group, which was van drivers provide door-to-door transpor- held last fall. This program was funded by a tation services. If needed, they go into the JFS’ Claire and Isadore Bernstein Award Community Impact Grant from the Jewish home to assist the person, get them from Cindy Klein, special to the WJN Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. A winter/ their appointment and bring them back into he entire com- volved in various social spring session will be starting soon. their home. When there are cultural events munity is in- action projects through Community Services: JFS works with for older adults, JFS assists by organizing low- T vited to attend Temple Beth Emeth, members of the Jewish community who are cost group rides. For older adults who need Jewish Family Services’ has served on the board having financial issues which impact their a higher level of intervention, JFS provides “Sweet Charity: The Joy of Genesis, and volun- lives. Examples of this include assistance with assessment and case management services, of Giving Back” event teers several times a eviction prevention, utility shut-off, enroll- in-home counseling services, Caregiver Con- on April 6, at which week at JFS where he ing in Medicaid, Medicare or state-funded sultations (to help a caregiver plan their loved Susan Fisher and her assists refugees learn financial assistance programs. They receive one’s care) and Caregiver Conversations, a husband, John Waidley, English and begin their access to the JFS Food Pantry and Clothing monthly support group for persons caring will receive the Claire job searches. Closet if needed, and will be followed by the for an older adult. Partners in Care Concierge and Isadore Bernstein “Sweet Charity: Award for their life-long commitment to The Joy of Giving Back” will take place from community service. The award honors the 3–5:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan JFS needs friendly visitors for older adults late Claire and Isadore Bernstein, long-time North Campus Research Complex. The pro- Jewish Family Services is in need of volunteers to serve as Friendly Visitors for isolated older community volunteers, and is given to indi- gram will include a performance by mem- adults. No special skills are needed, other than an interest in working with older adults and viduals, businesses and organizations that bers of the Performance Network Theatre, a commitment to volunteering for a minimum of six months. Volunteers will visit a client have demonstrated outstanding service to and a reception of wine, hors d’oeuvres and who lives independently or in a senior living facility once or twice a month for up to an hour. JFS and the community. dessert. Activities are guided by the desires and preferences of the client. Examples include doing a Susan Fisher has served JFS for many Tickets are $100 per person, $50 of which puzzle, playing a board game, facilitating a GenChat video chat, reading the newspaper or a years as a volunteer and committee member, is tax deductible. There are still sponsorship book of the client’s choice. Some clients enjoy discussing current events, or watching televi- eventually joining the JFS board, where she is opportunities available for individuals and sion/movies. This is a great opportunity to brighten someone’s life and enrich your own life currently the treasurer. She is past-president businesses who wish to support JFS and this as well. To learn more or to become a volunteer, contact Diane Fenske, LMSW, 769-0209 or of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Ar- event. For additional information, contact [email protected]. bor and is currently president of its Founda- Cindy Klein at 769-0209 or cindyk@jfsan- tion. Her husband, John Waidley, a former narbor.org. n teacher and counselor educator, has been in- Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 7 IRabbis’ Corner

A hidden question from the Book of Esther Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN t is easy to identify the heroes and vil- wrong. We generally assume that Mordecai eternal enemy of the people of Israel. Some say at work or at an organization to which we lains in the Purim Story. Esther and didn’t bow down because Jews are taught to that since Mordecai knew this, he knew that belong, our tradition would demand that we I Mordecai are clearly the “good guys” bow down only to Haman was already an emeny and that it was confront this issue rather than ignore it. If and Haman, his wife, Zeresh, and his sons are God and not to other his obligation, as a Jew, to produce a confronta- we know of anti-Semitism taking place in a the “bad guys.” King Ahasueraus sits squarely human beings. tion with Haman since the Torah teaches that community, it is our responsibility to stand in between the two extremes, at first agreeing However, the we must seek the destruction of Amalek. up for other Jews and not allow such activity with Haman’s plan to exterminate the Jews Torah and the later That is an interesting interpretation but to continue. and then agreeing with the suggestion that writings are full of it is still reasonable to ask whether Mordecai But, I believe that there are times when he be hanged. examples of our recognized an enemy or created an enemy by we should heed the advice that discretion is No matter how many times we read the ancestors bowing not bowing down to him. the better part of valor and not feel the need story of Purim, we will come to the same down to others. It Considering that latter possibility, some to take a potentially harmful stand when it is conclusion and that’s the way it should be. was neither sur- rabbis explained one of the verses in the unnecessary. I don’t want to suggest in any way that Es- prising nor con- Megilla to imply that the Jewish leaders of There may be occasions where to “make ther or Mordecai are anything but heroes troversial. And, in Shushan actually asked Mordecai to act more a point” where it does not necessarily need and, God forbid, I wouldn’t suggest that later legal texts, our Rabbi Robert Dobrusin reasonably and to bow down to Haman rath- to be made could potentially have a nega- there is any redeeming quality in Haman or Talmudic rabbis made it clear that, either in er than risk the safety of the community. tive impact on the status of Jews living in a his supporters. For the Purim story to mean situations of potential danger or merely be- There is, of course, no definite answer to particular community. And, if nothing else, anything, we have to be able to draw these cause it is the local custom, bowing to a civil this question regarding the Megilla but it is taking such a position in a situation where absolute distinctions between good and evil. authority is not only appropriate but wise an important question to consider regarding it was not necessary might limit the impact But, real life isn’t always like that. Some- and expected as well. Bowing down to a hu- the Purim story and is a fascinating question of future stands when they are truly critical. times it’s hard to figure out who are the he- man being is not to be confused with bowing for us to consider in our daily lives. The idea that we must at every moment roes and who are the villains. And, just as to an idol. It is not an insult to God to bow to Assuming that Mordecai’s made his deci- seek to accentuate publicly the differences importantly, we find questions to ask even of another human being. sion to refuse to bow in order stand up with between ourselves as Jews, and the dominant our greatest heroes. So, why didn’t Mordecai just bow down to pride as a Jew, we should ask ourselves under culture around us, is misguided. Sometimes, So, it is in that context that I want to reveal Haman and prevent the threat to Shushan’s what conditions we should be willing to do the resulting confrontation would not serve a rather provocative question that you might Jews? The rabbis provide us some interest- the same. any purpose. not have seriously considered but which was ing answers. There is a legend that Haman I believe that there are clearly moments in Living as a minority requires us often to actually asked by many of the ancient rabbis. wove representations of idols onto his robe our lives when we must stand up for who we stand up proudly for who we are. But, we The question is: why did Mordecai refuse to so that those who bowed to him would be, are despite the risks. If we are asked to violate should do that carefully. Not every battle is bow down to Haman? Why didn’t Morde- in essence, bowing to idols. But, that is just our own standards of Jewish law or practice worth fighting and not every brave stand is cai just bow down to him like everyone else a legend. There is no reference to that in the in a situation which is not dangerous or life sensible. Sometimes, it might be wise to re- did and save the Jews of Shushan from their text of the Megilla. threatening to ourselves or others, we should frain from a confrontation if there is little to brush with destruction? Then, there is the prevalent interpretation be willing to refuse regardless of the implica- gain and much to lose. n The easiest answer is, as is often the case, that Haman was a descendant of Amalek, the tions. If we become aware of an ethical issue Parsha Pikudei Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN n Saturday, March 1, we will be - the Jewish people built the Tabernacle ac- – their intention – when they brought the of- als that they donated. So when we want to reading the Torah portion called cording to God’s instructions. We could save fering. Therefore the Torah could not simply compare the descriptions of the two Taber- O Pikudei. It is the last portion of ourselves two long portions at the end of Exo- state that all tribes brought the same thing. nacles, the first one that God gave to Moses the book of Exodus. In the Torah in gen- dus describing the same process. This, then, Even though physically- externally they were on Mount Sinai was much greater than the eral, and specifically in the written Torah, becomes our question. Why does the Torah the same, spiritually they were all different and subsequent one which described the Taber- every word and every letter is measured repeat the detailed each deserved its particular mention. That’s nacle built here in our physical world with and weighed. There is no “extra” letter in description of the why they had to be enumerated separately – physical materials by physical people. the Torah. The Rabbi’s were able to deduce Mishkan construc- because of the differing spiritual natures. Nevertheless, where do we find the pres- mountains and mountains of laws just from tion here when it We can apply this reasoning, as well, to ence of God dwelling? Not in the spiritual examining the meaning of individual letters had already given the earlier question of the Torah’s repeti- realm – but rather here in the physical Tab- of the Torah. So, having said that each letter the description ear- tion of the details concerning the building ernacle. Indeed, this is the point of the con- is so important and counted so carefully, we lier? A similar ques- of the Tabernacle. The answer is that there struction of the Tabernacle, and of all the see in this week’s reading how Moses contin- tion is asked later in are two Tabernacles being described in the temples, – to provide a place in the physical ues to assemble the Tabernacle, and we see Numbers. There is Torah. The first description, which was from world for God to dwell. As the Torah says, that the Torah repeats itself in a very obvi- a story there from God to Moses, describes the spiritual Taber- when Moses finished building the Taber- ous way. In this (and last week’s) portion, the after Moses erected nacle. The Tabernacle described by Moses nacle, the glory of God, as a cloud, filled Torah tells us all about the details that were the Tabernacle. The to the Jewish people at the end of Exodus is the Tabernacle because here in the physical important to the construction of the Mish- twelve tribes of Is- Rabbi Aharon Goldstein describing a physical Tabernacle. On the sur- world was the place God chose as the place kan (Tabernacle). It goes into many details rael came and contributed their sacrifices to face, the descriptions seem to be the same. to dwell – not in the spiritual world. of the construction even though it repeats God. Each tribe brought the identical sacri- But from a spiritual perspective, they are dif- This is a tremendous lesson that we learn. exactly what was told previously in the ear- fice – no more, no less than any other tribe. ferent. As the Torah states at the beginning of Sometimes we don’t recognize the abilities lier portions of Exodus; Terumah, where it But the Torah goes into a detailed description this week’s reading, these are the countings and powers that God has given to us. A per- speaks of the Jewish people contributing to of each tribe’s contribution. It describes Reu- of the Mishkan. And subsequently the Torah son could say; who am I, what am I that I the Tabernacle, also the details that were im- ben’s contribution, Shimon’s contribution, again says “Mishkan”. So the word “Mish- could give pleasure to God? The Torah tells portant to the construction of the Mishkan etc. They are all identical yet the Torah takes kan” is repeated to show that there are two us not to think this way. Specifically because (Tabernacle), and in the following portion the time and effort to describe the details of Mishkans/Tabernacles – one spiritual and we are in the physical world, which is so de- of Tetzave which speaks about the garments each of the twelve tribe’s contributions. Here one physical. The first Tabernacle referred to based and low compared to the more lofty for the high priest and the altars, etc. There again the Torah could have given a single de- in the Torah is the spiritual Tabernacle that and refined spiritual realms, is where God we find all the details of how the articles scription of the offering and stated all twelve God showed to Moses on Mount Sinai. True, wishes for us to fulfill His will by performing were supposed to be made and here (this tribes gave the same offering. Why does it God mentions gold, silver, cedar wood, and His mitzvos. Only us, here in this physical week and last week) we learn how they made repeat the detailed description twelve times? other physical objects, but it was their spiri- world, can make this world a place for God them. The Torah repeats all these details in One of the answers brought down regarding tual essence, rather than their physical quali- to dwell. The same thing applies to every- these portions. this question explains it thusly. Externally the ties, that was communicated to Moses. one’s heart – there too we can make room If the main point is to tell us the details offerings seem to be identical, but spiritually, Contrast this with this and last week’s To- for God specifically and solely down here in of how the Jewish people built the Tabernacle since they came from twelve different tribes, rah readings, which speak about a physical this physical world. That’s the advantage of exactly to God’s specifications, then it could each tribe’s offering had a different spiritual Tabernacle – the one the Jewish people built this week’s physical Tabernacle over the pre- have been described in one simple statement meaning. Each tribe had their own kavanah in this physical world from physical materi- viously described spiritual Tabernacle. n 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 ICongregations

This month at Beth Israel Congregation News from Temple Beth Emeth Elliot Sokin, special to the WJN Rabbi Lisa Delson, special to the WJN Shabbat Limmud comedy routines, such as an opening mono- Purim Celebrations at TBE help participants put together a relevant hag- gadah for Passover 5774. Come with ideas Saturday, March 1 and 15, 9 a.m. logue from Queen Esther, the new Jewish Every year TBE celebrates Purim with Rabbi Dobrusin presents Shabbat learn- members of the Detroit Tigers trying to a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement. from the past and look for new readings for ing opportunities before services, with lively convince Rabbi Robert Dobrusin to switch TBE’s annual Purim Carnival and Megillah this year in the TBE library. RSVP to Rabbi discussions on the Torah portion of the week his lifelong baseball allegiance, King Ahash- reading will take place on Saturday, March Delson. (Parashat HaShavua). The learning session verosh choosing his new queen by appearing 15, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pizza, healthy Evening in the Library with Authors takes place in the library, and coffee, tea, and as an eligible bachelor on a TV dating game snacks and drinks will be available for pur- Sunday, March 2, 6–7:30 p.m. cake are provided. There is no charge to attend. show, and more! These hilarious routines chase. The entire community is welcome to were written by and star members of the this celebration. Come in costume. Come to the TBE library for a discussion Peoplehood and Its Role and Beth Israel community. of the Jewish Book Council’s 2013 Jewish book of the year. Like Dreamers: The Story Significance in Jewish Life Adults and children alike are encour- Families with Young Children (FYC): aged to wear costumes. Copies of the Book of the Israeli Paratroopers Who Reunited Je- Tuesdays, March 4–May 13 (no class on Shabbat Service times every Friday rusalem and Divided a Nation by Yossi Klein of Esther with translations (including large Tot (0–5 year olds) Shabbat Services led by April 15 and April 22), 8 p.m. Halevi. This nine session course includes lectures print and children’s editions) as well as Rabbi Levy and Cantor Annie Rose, 6 p.m. noisemakers will be provided to everyone Sunday, March 23, 6–7:30 p.m. on DVD in which Hartman Institute senior Anita Norich, professor of English and faculty engage in broad and deep analysis of in attendance. During the celebration, Beth Dinner for Tot Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Israel’s Social Action Committee will collect Popsicle Oneg, 7 p.m. Judaic Studies at the University of Michi- the many tensions that Peoplehood raises, gan will discuss her new book Writing in both in classical Jewish tradition and in con- matanot laevyonim – monetary gifts for the Traditional Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. poor that are traditionally given on Purim. Tongues: Translating Yiddish in the Twenti- temporary Jewish thought and life. Rabbi Leading from the Inside eth Century. This program will take place Robert Dobrusin and Rabbi Kim Blumen- The evening will conclude with Hamentash- en and other refreshments. “Live From Beth Out: Preparing for Creative in the Temple Beth Emeth Library. Contact thal will facilitate text study and discussions Clare Kinberg, [email protected] to enhance the lectures and allow partici- Israel, It’s Saturday Night!” is free and open Collaboration to the community. pants to fully engage with the topic. The Mondays, March 3, 10, 24, 7–9 p.m. Women’s Torah Study course fee is $36.00. Please call 665-9897 if Purim Morning Megilla Reading SooJi Min, TBE’s executive director, will Mondays, March 3 and 31, 7–8:30 p.m. you are interested in participating. lead a three part series on an exploration of For centuries, women were not encour- Sunday, March 16, 9 a.m. mind (hineni), body (tzimtzum) and spirit A Shaharit Service and complete megil- aged to study Torah. Times have changed Lunch & Learn Series (ruach elohim) and how Jewish values can lah reading will be held beginning at 9 a.m. and women are encouraged and empowered Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, Noon– enhance one's leadership practices and cre- on Purim morning. to study Torah with the same vigor as men. 1:15 p.m. ate a state of wholeness that will enable one Join in for a unique experience to study and Garfunkel Schteingart Activities Center The Beth Israel Purim Carnival! to collaborative more effectively with oth- discuss what the Torah has to say through (2010 Washtenaw) ers. All are welcome to join one or all of the voices of women. For questions, contact Rabbi Robert Dobrusin and Rabbi Kim Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m. On the morning of Purim, Beth Israel these sessions. Cantor Annie Rose at cantorannieatgmail. Blumenthal lead informal discussions on Congregation will hold a carnival to cel- com. current topics. Participants are invited to ebrate the holiday. Featured activities will TNT: Purim Party at Tio’s bring a dairy lunch. Beverages and snacks include a giant inflatable Twister moon- Saturday, March 15, 9 p.m.–midnight. Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Levy will be provided. TNT invites everyone who is between bounce, “Mini All Stars”—an inflatable Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28; 12:30–1:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. 20-35 to come to a fantastic Purim party at two-person basketball challenge, and face Join Rabbi Levy for a relaxed and infor- Tio’s (401 E Liberty St.) This event is free, painting. Kids will also enjoy classic carnival mative lunch and learn series. All sessions Tot Shabbat subsidized by Temple Beth Emeth. There games such as Plinko, ring toss, knock down are held in the Adult Lounge and are open Saturday, March 8, 11:15 a.m. will be snacks, costumes, a Haman-shaped the cans, beanbag games and more. Every- to the community. Lunch is not provided, Tot Shabbat is Beth Israel’s Shabbat morn- piñata and other Purim carnival activities. one is encouraged to wear costumes for these bring your own. ing program for parents and their children Singles and couples are welcomed. RSVP by great Purim festivities. A pizza bagel lunch 2–5 years old, that includes songs, stories and March 10 to Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelsonat- Men’s Torah Study will be available for sale. All activities at the prayers. It includes the mysterious “Shabbat templebethemeth.org or 665-4744. Mondays, March 3 and 77, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Beth Israel carnival are free and open to the Box,” Torah processions with stuffed Torah Temple Beth Emeth’s Men’s Torah study community. toys, and a kiddush for tots. Peretz Hirshbein, Making a Hagaddah to fit your family meets twice a month for an evening of the director the JCC Early Childhood Center, Red Cross Blood Drive at Beth Israel Sunday, March 9, 6–7:30 p.m. learning. Refreshments served. For more leads the program. Tot Shabbat meets at Beth A workshop with Rabbi Delson and Clare information, contact Roger Stutesman, rg- Sunday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Israel on the lower level in room 15. Follow- Kinberg, TBE’s librarian. This workshop will n Beth Israel’s annual blood drive will be stutesmanatsbcglobal.net. ing services child size tables are set out for Tot conducted in the Beth Israel Social Hall. Shabbat kids and their families are always in- Each donor answers a critical need that can- vited to stay to enjoy a Kiddush lunch with not be supplied in any other way. Freshly the rest of the congregation. There is no fee baked cookies and hot chocolate will be Chabad and JCC offer Purim in the Palace for this program. served to all donors. Mordechai Lightstone, special to the WJN Mini Minyan To encourage donations during the win- unday, March 16, Chabad of Ann for the entire family. Enjoy king’s pineapple Saturday, March 8, 11:15 a.m. ter months, Southeastern Michigan Ameri- Arbor and the Jewish Community rings, grilled salmon, mac & cheese and French At Mini Minyan kids celebrate Shabbat can Blood Services has a special offer for all Center of Greater Ann Arbor invite fries for young princes and princesses and of donors. Everyone who comes to donate will S with the songs and stories they loved from you to a royal holiday fest and feast in the course, all the hamantashen you can eat. Tot Shabbat while also learning new prayers be entered to win a 2-year lease on a 2014 palace. Held at the JCC, Purim in the Palace According to Shternie Zwiebel, “Purim and discovering more about Shabbat and Ford Fusion, courtesy of Jorgensen Ford will offer fun times and good food for every reminds us of the celebration of the unity of other holidays through discussions, games, (cash out option $5,000). Additionally, one member of the family. the Jewish people and the joys of Judaism. and activities. Mini Minyan meets the sec- person will be selected each week to win a Join members of the Ann Arbor commu- This is a real chance for the Ann Arbor com- ond Saturday of the month throughout the $125 gas card. nity for a grand Purim celebration of kingly munity to come together!” school year. There is no fee for this program. To sign up online, donors are asked to proportions. Come dressed in royal attire for “This is the first year that Chabad and visit www.redcrossblood.org. Beth Israel’s a grand masquerade and ball. At 4:45 p.m. the JCC will be joining together for a Purim Purim Celebration - Live From Beth sponsor code is bic13. The donor will then watch Crazy Craig in a jester’s show for the celebration,” says Jeffrey T. Baden, executive Israel, It’s Saturday Night! have to fill out a registration page. If there are entire court. Be prepared to be astounded director JCC. “We’re very excited to share the problems in signing up online, donors may Saturday, March 15, 8:30–10 p.m. with his fast-paced comedic juggling, games, partnership with everyone else.” This year, the holiday of Purim begins call Tamar Weaver at 677-1736 who will be gags magic and more. Tickets can be purchased online wwwjew- n late Saturday night. Taking advantage of this glad to help. Walk-ins are always welcome. Children can explore the royal palace, mich.com or call 971-0990 before March 10. timing, Beth Israel Congregation presents making their own custom perfume and jew- The charge is $30 per family, $12 per person a Saturday Night Live inspired Purim cel- elry in Queen Esther’s Quarter, join the royal or $36 per family and $18 per person at the ebration, “Live From Beth Israel, It’s Satur- guards for shield making, and have their pic- door. Additional details can be found online day Night!” The evening will include a full ture taken on King Achashveirosh’s chair. at www.jewmich.com. n megilla reading along with SNL style sketch A royal dinner in the palace will be served

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 9 ITeens/Youth

Habonim Dror alumni rank high in Israel engagement and social activism Michael Appel, special to the WJN hia Blumenthal, Maya Lamm and Habonim Dror Camp Association and was justice. This emerges in survey results, as well. pluralism and equal- Dafna Eisbruch share many things conducted by Steven M. Cohen, research Seventy-five percent of HDNA alumni con- ity everywhere.” P in life. Today, they live in Haifa, Is- professor of Jewish Social Policy at Hebrew sider themselves to be politically progressive. The Jewish com- rael—soon to be joined by fellow Ann Arbor Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Nearly 20 percent hold leadership positions munity has recently friend, Matan Naamani. Their common path and Steven Fink, a survey and evaluation in Jewish or Israel-related organizations, and discussed at great to Haifa, included growing up in Ann Arbor, specialist and a sociology teacher at Mont- nearly 50 percent give to Jewish or Israel-relat- length the find- the University of Michigan and many years gomery College. With more than 40,000 liv- ed groups committed to social change. ings of the Pew Re- spent in Habonim Dror, including at Camp ing alumni, the researchers reached out to A recent Tavor alum from the greater search Study of U.S. Tavor in Three Rivers, Michigan. 5,000 in the organization’s database, receiv- Detroit area, Sarah Waldbott, has followed Jews. Among other ing responses from 1,994 persons ranging in this path. “The summers I spent at Camp things, the discus- age from 18 to 83. Tavor and my time sion has highlighted The study found that HDNA, with seven with Habonim are the search for devel- Bruce Temkin youth camps in the U.S. and Canada, de- without a doubt oping ways to engage a liberal, increasingly velops progressive Labor Zionists who are the most influential cultural, Jewish community with Israel and deeply committed to Israel and to social experiences of my a variety of Jewish institutions. “Habonim justice. The camps—notable for nurtur- life,” Sarah explains. Dror is one of the most successful ventures ing youth leadership—also foster lifelong “I currently work at connecting Jewish youth to Zionism for friendships, the study found. Bend the Arc: A Jew- generations,” explains MK Isaac Herzog, the Israel, of course, has always been at the ish Partnership for newly elected chair of the Israeli Labor Party. center of Habonim activities. Habonim’s Justice with several “It is an idealistic movement that identifies Workshop program is the longest running Habonim alumni. I with liberal Israeli society, while creating the Israel gap year program for North American Sarah Waldbott am inspired to pur- right formula for cultural Jewish continuity.” Matin Naamani, Phia Blumenthal and Maya Lamm high school graduates. Survey results reflect sue justice through The full study is available at http://www. this. 85 percent of survey respondents had a Jewish lens because of what I learned and hdcamps.org. “When it came to making Aliyah,” Phia visited Israel more than once and 70 percent experienced with Habonim Dror.” Habonim Dror North America, an inde- and Dafna recount on behalf of the group, had lived there for at least five months. This progressive commitment spans the pendent Labor Zionist youth movement, was “we were able to choose life in Israel because Habonim has long been closely associated generations. Bruce Temkin, a college-age founded in 1935. Today it serves more than we knew we had partners from Habonim to with Israel’s kibbutz movement. But as the kib- Tavor staff person in the 1980s, was until 2,000 Jewish youth annually through seven help us out here. Habonim also taught us butz has changed, so has Habonim’s relation- recently the New York Regional Director for summer camps, Israel programs and year- that Israel can be a good place and that we ship to Israel. Today—as exemplified by Phia, the New Israel Fund. “I certainly have taken round programming in major cities across should strive towards making it live up to its Maya, Dafna and Matan—Habonim supports life lessons, and particularly professional North America. Habonim Dror Camp Tavor potential. The work we are doing in Israeli the creation of urban kibbutzim, where com- management lessons, from my years with is the HDNA camp in the Midwest, founded society utilizes skills that we learned at mach- munal living and a commitment to progressive Habonim,” notes Temkin. “We are proud in 1956. It operates programs for 8–18 year aneh (camp) and in Habonim.” social action come together. Habonim Dror ac- members of the progressive movement, and old campers. For more about Camp Tavor, go Their choices illustrate the findings of tivities in Israel are often done in close cooper- a testament that Jews… can be for tolerance, to: www.camptavor.org. n a recently released study of alumni of Ha- ation with their Israeli sister youth movement, bonim Dror North America (HDNA). The Hanoar Haoved V’Halomed. study, based on nearly 2,000 responses to An equally important part of Habonim JCC Camps Keshet and Raanana Fair to be held March 16 an email survey, was commissioned by the is its vision of working for progressive social Peretz Hirshbein and Ethan Krasnow, special to the WJN Get ready for the greatest summer of your life. tion, they will have Red Cross certified swim The Jewish Community Center of Greater lessons, take part in nature exploration, en- Camp Gan Israel to host open house Ann Arbor’s premier Jewish day camps, Camp joy field trips, and much, much more. Flex- Mordechai Lightstone, special to the WJN Keshet and Camp Raanana, will return better- This year summer camp is coming early tion of Jewish identity in children. than-ever in 2014, offering children a new to Ann Arbor. Camp Gan Israel of Ann “At a time when people seem to constant- “summer camp experience” each day, and en- Arbor will be hosting an open house Sunday, ly wonder what they can do to instill a strong abling them to enjoy all of what the outdoors March 2, from 2–4 p.m. has to offer. To find out more, the JCC will be The open house will take having a camp fair on March 16 from 12:30- place on campgrounds, 1:30 p.m. to learn all about what this summer located at 1289 Jewett will offer, free giveaways, and snacks. Street, and will give fam- At Camp Keshet, campers participate in ilies a taste of the exciting arts and crafts, create structures, playacting, plans for this summer. gardening, nature walks, painting and more. Families are invited to In addition, campers work in small groups tour the campgrounds, of children each day supervised by the Early including an indoor gym, Childhood Center’s staff of experienced and art room, game room as highly qualified early childhood educators. ible scheduling allows families to choose well as the outdoor bas- Parents have eight weeks to choose from. the weeks that best meet their needs (with a ketball court, soccer field Each week includes swimming at the Tot minimum of two weeks split however fami- and playground. Pool at Buhr Park and a fun field trip or spe- lies would like). Guests will have a cial visitor. For more information on Camp Keshet chance to sample two of At Camp Raanana, children have the op- contact Peretz Hirshbein at [email protected]. the special weekly activi- Campers having a blast with dry ice during Science with portunity to explore the 60-plus acres of For more information on Camp Raanana, ties slated for camp. Lar Larry The Science Guy natural preserved land and participate in contact the Youth Director Ethan Krasnow the Science Guy, a perennial camp favorite, Jewish identity in their children,” says Shter- arts & crafts, archery, boating, fishing, ropes at [email protected]. Both can be will conduct exciting science experiments nie, “We’re excited to give everyone a taste of courses, climbing walls, and more. In addi- reached at 971-0990. from 2–3 p.m. Gym America will do a gym- the powerful CGI experience with this open nastic session for kids from 3–4 p.m. house!” According to Camp Director Shternie The camp director and parents of camp Kids Night Out to make kids scream and shout Zwiebel, “Summer camp offerings amazing alumni will be on hand to answer any ques- The ever-popular Kids Night Out program returns March 29 to the JCC this February for opportunity to give our children powerful tions about camp. children in grades K-5. From 6:30-10 p.m., children will have the opportunity to hang out learning experiences.” Additional details and registration can be with friends, enjoy a pizza dinner, watch a movie, play games, and have dessert. Studies have repeatedly shown that the found at mycampganisrael.com or by calling Cost for this program is $10 for members and $15 for non-members (friends of members time spent in Jewish camp can have one of 995-3276 #5. who do not belong to the JCC must pay the non-member price). RSVP to the JCC front desk the most profound impacts on the forma- at 971-0990. For more information, contact Ethan Krasnow at [email protected]. 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 Fresh Imaginative Vegetarian Cuisine

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The continuous cycle of improvement: Jewish educators join in learning Hadar Dohn, special to the WJN ow did you learn to teach? How do Works (www.teachingworks.org), an orga- you continue to improve?” asked nization that grew out of an initiative at the H presenter Simona Goldin at the University of Michigan School of Education. recent professional learning evening spon- Their mission is “to raise the standard for sored by the Jewish Federation of Greater classroom teaching practice by transforming Ann Arbor. Jewish educators from the He- how teachers are prepared and supported.” brew Day School of Ann Arbor, the Jewish It functions on the premise that one is not Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s born a teacher, one is taught to be a teacher Early Childhood Center, and the religious through effective, careful training and sup- port. This learning occurs throughout a teacher’s career. Goldin introduced the edu- cators to high-leverage practices, actions or tasks that are central to teaching, which in- crease the likelihood of successful learning. Together the teachers explored, discussed and debated two of these practices: JCC Early Childhood Center teachers learning together • Eliciting and interpreting individual students’ thinking • Leading a whole-class discussion I left the evening most inspired; over 50 educators in a room has this effect on me. Regardless of the age of the students Simona Goldin one teaches—from very early childhood schools at Beth Israel Congregation, Temple through adults—teachers who possess cer- Beth Emeth, The Ann Arbor Reconstruc- tain skills are likely to find ways to make sure tionist Congregation and the Jewish Cultural students succeed. The Jewish educators of Society, joined to study together and explore Ann Arbor showed their greatest strength by exemplary teaching. The answers varied, modeling lifelong learning—seeking to en- although they all agreed that teacher train- gage in professional learning no matter how ing programs, student teaching experiences, long they have been teaching. It sent this very continued professional learning and men- strong message: It is not only their desire to tors are not created equal. continue to develop and grow as educators, Goldin is research specialist at Teaching- it is their obligation. n Hebrew Day School staff enjoying an evening of learning

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An iterative process—HDS academic fair Jen Rosenberg, special to the WJN n his second grade class, teacher Aron Yes, seventh draft! One of the themes design and creation of compound machines. to display it. Students in the third and fourth Kaufman requested, “Please hold up that carried through all the grades at the As a part of the design phase, students were grade wanted to make sure that access to the I your final draft. It may be your second Academic Fair at Hebrew Day School of required to identify three possible ideas and bulletin boards was clear so guests could get a Ann Arbor this year was process. In every class, students focused on the iterative process of learning. Students examined their work multiple times and through multiple lens- es to discover where to change, add or tighten their work. They talk- ed through their work, accepting feedback and fielding questions from teachers and peers. One of the goals for this year’s fair was to highlight and cel- ebrate the twists and Second graders explain to each other how they edited and revised their turns of learning and Fourth graders make choices on how to display their work multiple drafts the non-linear ways we draft or your third draft….” Proud of his ef- sometimes come to understanding. fort and perseverance a second grader inter- One of the most anticipated projects for create a rough sketch of each. As they pon- close look at the important work on display. rupts, “or it may be your seventh draft!” students in fourth grade general studies is the dered the pros and cons of each design, they In structuring the room this way, they then discovered some of the potential pitfalls and discovered that they had quite a bit of open promises of each design, making their final space in the center of the room and decided to choice a more informed one. Having chosen creatively display their life-size drawings, a Why Jewish preschool? a design and sketched a more detailed draw- Hebrew project highlighting character traits. Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN ing, one student realized a necessary change Thinking about how an audience might in- s residents of Ann Arbor, parents specifically Jewish? All high quality preschool and anxiously asked teacher Leah Kessler teract the projects on display required yet an- have a wide range of excellent early programs provide the experiences that de- what to do. “Scientists often have many it- other set of choices—another process. A childhood programs from which velop literacy, number sense, or emotional erations as they make improvements along The following morning, a little blurry eyed to choose. Such is the demand for excel- regulation – foundational knowledge that the way,” she said. “Call this version 1.0 and perhaps from a later bedtime than usual, stu- lence, that the city of Ann Arbor has dou- stays with children through the course of a this version 2.0.” dents filtered into the school. They accepted ble the number of preschools accredited by lifetime. But in a Jewish preschool program, Process is also evident in the engagement the well-deserved accolades and congratula- the National Association for the Education this knowledge is developed through a Jew- of the students in making choices not only tions and their sense of pride was evident. n of Young Children than the cities of West ish lens. For instance, the concept of a week about what to display, but also about how best Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Oak Park, becomes more than just the order of days; the Southfield, and Birmingham combined. So smell of spices at Havdallah on Mondays and given all of these choices, why choose a Jew- the taste of challah and grape juice at Kabbalat A traveling Tu B’Shevat Seder ish preschool? Shabbat on Fridays adds a Jewish frame to the Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN Because of the way that young children concept of a week. A year is defined not only In the middle of the snows of January, the end of the week, each classroom was ready to learn, the early years present a golden op- by the passing of months, but also through children at the Jewish Community Center of share the “fruits” of their learning with the portunity to develop in children a durable the telling of Torah stories. The development Greater Ann Arbor’s Early Childhood Center rest of the school. Jewish identity, filled with positive associa- of storytelling skills, and the ability to follow a attended a birthday party for the trees. Of So on the day of the celebration, all of the tions of Jewish life. Young children learn by narrative, comes not only from Dr. Seuss, but course, they were celebrating doing. Over the course of their early years, also from acting out a new part of the narra- Tu B’Shevat, otherwise children construct knowledge of the world tive of the Torah each week. known as the “Jewish Arbor around them through their experiences. The A Jewish preschool affects more than Day” and the new year of the daily, weekly, and yearly routine of a Jewish just the children enrolled; there is an ef- trees. In Israel, Tu B’Shevat preschool is filled with experiences that cre- fect on families as well. In her 2008 article marks the time when planting ate long-lasting associations. “Early Childhood Jewish Education – If not first begins. But for young Former ECC parent and current Beth Isra- now, When,” Ilene Vogelstein wrote, “The children to think about el Education Director Cindy Saper once wrote evidence seems irrefutable. Early childhood planting when the snow is of her children, “My children show, in their Jewish education strengthens the Jewish piled up so high it covers the day-to-day life, that Jewish influences have identity and the Jewish ritual behaviors of ECC’s garden beds is much permeated their consciousness. My children parents and impacts parents’ future Jewish too abstract a concept. So know that Friday means the smell of challah education decisions. A Jewish early child- how did the teachers of the baking because at the preschool the children hood experience serves as families’ primary ECC make Tu B’Shevat relevant to these children left their rooms and visited each of bake challah every week. On Shabbat we often connection to the Jewish community for the cold-weather Michigan children? —through the other classes. In each room they got to hear a story from the Torah portion told by a majority of the parents and an important a traveling Tu B’Shevat Seder. taste fruits in different ways —from grape little one. My children know the sound of the connection for many parents. Furthermore, Each classroom at the ECC, from the salad and grape juice in the Kangaroo room, shofar when they hear it on Rosh Hashanah an early childhood Jewish education expe- infants and toddlers, up to the preschoolers, to shredded coconut and coconut milk in the because they have already heard it at school. rience has a positive impact on interfaith chose a kind of fruit, or a family of fruit to Duck room, to Pomegranate juice and seeds Pesach would not be Pesach without the song families.” n focus on over. Over the course of the week in the Giraffe room. In this way, children about Pharaoh and the frogs in his bed.” The Jewish Community Centers of Ann Arbor leading up to Tu B’Shevat, children looked, were able to both explore some fruit in depth, Through these kinds of experiences, and West Bloomfeld are home to the only Jew- felt, tasted, and dissected the fruits their while being exposed to a wide array of fruits children in Jewish preschool programs are ish, NAEYC Accredited early childhood pro- classrooms chose as their focus. In the that they may have never tasted before! able to relate to Jewish stories, holidays, and grams in the state. For more information on Duck room, toddlers rolled coconuts. In For more information on the JCC of observances in ways that are meaningful to the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor’s Early Child- the Kangaroo room, preschoolers worked Greater Ann Arbor’s Early Childhood them, providing a foundation for developing hood Center, or to learn how to enroll, call on making grape juice. In the Giraffe room, Center, or to learn how to enroll, call 971- a positive Jewish identity. 971-0990 or visit www.jccannarbor.org. preschoolers dissected pomegranates. By the 0990 or visit www.jccannarbor.org. But what about knowledge that is not 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 I Features

Authors examine education’s impact on Jewish history By Robert Gluck/JNS.org hy has education been so impor- Roman war,” Eckstein tells JNS.org. “Judaism per- general population decline,” Botticini tells JNS. search of business opportunities. tant to the Jewish people? Author manently lost one of its two pillars—the Temple org. “This threatened the existence of the large “Once the Jews were engaged in these skilled W Maristella Botticini says a unique in Jerusalem—and consequently the religious Jewish community in Eretz Israel (the land and urban occupations, they rarely converted to religious norm enacted within Judaism two of Israel) and in other other religions, and hence, the Jewish popula- millennia ago made male literacy universal places where sizable tion remained stable or grew between the 8th among Jews many centuries earlier than it was Jewish communities and the 13th centuries,” Botticini says. universal for the rest of the world’s population. had existed in antiquity, The book does not whitewash the persecu- “Wherever and whenever Jews lived among such as North Africa, tion that took place during the 15 centuries of a population of mostly unschooled people, Syria, Lebanon, Asia Mi- Jewish history it examines, Eckstein says. they had a comparative advantage,” Botticini nor, the Balkans, and “When [persecution of Jews] happened, we tells JNS.org. “They could read and write con- Western Europe. By the record [it] in our book,” he says. “[But] what tracts, business letters, and account books using 7th century, the demo- we say is something different. There were times a common [Hebrew] alphabet while learning graphic and intellectual and locations in which legal or economic re- the local languages of the different places they OF ZVI ECKSTEIN COURTESY CREDIT: center of Jewish life had strictions on Jews did not exist. Not because dwelled. These skills became valuable in the ur- moved from Eretz Israel we say so, but because it is amply documented ban and commercially oriented economy that to Mesopotamia, where by many historians. Jews could own land and developed under Muslim rule in the area from roughly 75 percent of be farmers in the Umayyad and Abbasid Mus- the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.” world Jewry now lived.” lim empire. The same is true in early medieval Emphasizing literacy over time set Jews up Like almost every- Europe. If these restrictions did not exist in the for economic success, say Botticini and Zvi Eck- Zvi Eckstein where else in the world, locations and time period we cover, they can- stein, authors of the 2012 book The Chosen Few: leadership shifted from the high priests, who were Mesopotamia had an agriculture-based econ- not explain why the Jews left agriculture and How Education Shaped Jewish History. in charge of the Temple service, to the rabbis and omy, but that changed with the rise of Islam entered trade, finance, medicine. There must An economic historian, Botticini earned a scholars, who had always considered the study of during the 7th century and the consequent have been some other factor that led the Jews to B.A. in economics from Università Bocconi in the Torah, the other pillar of Judaism, the para- Muslim conquests under the caliphs in the fol- become the people they are today. In The Cho- Milan and a Ph.D. in economics from North- mount duty of any Jewish individual.” lowing two centuries. Their establishment of a sen Few we propose an alternative hypothesis western University. After working at Boston The Jews’ new religious leadership set their vast empire stretching from the Iberian Penin- and we then verify whether this hypothesis is University, she returned to Italy and works at her people on a path to become “a literate religion, sula to India led to a vast urbanization and the consistent with the historical evidence.” alma mater. An economist, Eckstein received his which required every Jewish man to read and growth of manufacture and trade in the Middle Botticini says the key message of the book “is B.A. from Tel Aviv University and his Ph.D. from study the Torah and every father to send his East; the introduction of new technologies; the that even in very poor communities or coun- the University of Minnesota. He spent five years sons to a primary or synagogue school to learn development of new industries that produced tries, individuals and families should invest in as the Bank of Israel’s deputy governor, and is to do the same,” says Eckstein. a wide array of goods; the expansion of local education and human capital even when it is now dean of the School of Economics at the In- From an economic point of view, the au- trade and long-distance commerce; and the costly and it seems to bring no economic re- terdisciplinary Center in Herzylia. thors write, it was costly for Jewish farmers liv- growth of new cities. turns in the short-run.” In their book, which they describe as a rein- ing in a subsistence agrarian society to invest “These developments in Mesopotamia in- “Education and human capital endow those terpretation of Jewish social and economic his- a significant amount of their income on the creased the demand for literate and educated individuals and those communities that invest tory from the years 70 to 1492 A.D., Botticini and rabbis’ imposed literacy requirement. A pre- people—the very skills Jews had acquired as in them with skills and a comparative advan- Eckstein say that Jews over those years became dominantly agrarian economy had little use for a spillover effect of their religious heritage of tage that pays off and can bring economic well- “the chosen few”—a demographically small educated people. Consequently, a proportion of study,” Eckstein says. being and intellectual achievements in many population of individuals living in hundreds of Jewish farmers opted not to invest in their sons’ Between 750 and 900, almost all Jews in dimensions,” she says. locations across the globe and specializing in the religious education and instead converted to Mesopotamia and Persia—nearly 75 percent of “A motto in which we strongly believe [is] most skilled and urban occupations. These occu- other religions, such as Christianity, which did world Jewry—left agriculture and moved to the go to the local public library and borrow a book pations benefit from literacy and education. not impose this norm on its followers. cities and towns of the newly established Ab- and read it,” adds Botticini. “Even when you end “Our book begins with the profound and “During this Talmudic period (3rd-6th cen- basid Empire to engage in skilled occupations. up disagreeing with or not liking a book, it is well-documented transformation of the Jew- turies), just as the Jewish population became Many also migrated to Yemen, Syria, Egypt, and never a waste of time reading a book. Reading ish religion after the destruction of the Second increasingly literate, it kept shrinking through the Maghreb; to, from, and within the Byzan- and studying are precious gifts. This is the bot- Temple in 70 [AD] at the end of the first Jewish- conversions, as well as war-related deaths and tine Empire; and later to Christian Europe in tom line message of The Chosen Few.” n Mahmoud Abbas flunks history By Rafael Medoff/JNS.org alestinian Authority President Mah- of Israel, Truman decided he would extend U.S. typographical correction. were the victims of a secret partnership that moud Abbas has reiterated that he recognition to the state as soon as it was pro- But none of this is a secret. Ambassador Ben-Gurion and other Zionist leaders formed P won’t recognize Israel as a Jewish state, claimed. A senior aide to the president, Clark Elath described it in his book, “The Struggle with the Nazis in order to have a basis for de- and he’s claiming support for that position Clifford, telephoned Eliahu Epstein (Elath), for Statehood: Washington 1945-1948,” which manding a state. from an unlikely quarter: former U.S. president who was the state-to-be’s chief representative in was published in 1979, and it has appeared in “Since Zionism was not a fighting partner, Harry Truman. But a closer look reveals that Washington. Clifford told Elath to submit a for- other books since then. It’s required reading for it had no escape but to offer up human beings, Truman’s words are being misrepresented. mal request for recognition as soon as possible. scholars and diplomats who have a serious in- under any name, to raise the number of victims, In a February 3 interview with the New York Elath wrote up the request during the min- terest in America-Israel relations. It’s difficult to which they could then boast of at the moment Times, Abbas was asked about recognizing Isra- utes before the state was proclaimed. He did not believe that Abbas, and the PA aides who helped of accounting,” Abbas wrote. “Having more vic- el as a Jewish state—something both the Israeli yet know what its name would be. So he typed assemble his packet of clippings, are unfamiliar tims meant greater rights and stronger privilege government and President Barack Obama have “the Jewish State.” He gave the document to his with these well-known facts. to join the negotiation table for dividing the said the Palestinian Authority needs to do. “This assistant, Zvi Zinder, who ran outside to get a On the other hand, history has never been spoils of war once it was over.” is out of the question,” Abbas said. To justify that taxi to the White House. Mr. Abbas’s strong suit. The historical record can play an important position, Abbas handed the Times interviewer Moments after Zinder left, Elath’s secretary Last year, he told a Lebanese television sta- role in addressing the conflicting claims by Ar- a packet of documents, the first of which was a rushed in to say she had just heard on their tion that David Ben-Gurion and the Zionist abs and Israelis about territories, refugees, and statement by Truman from 1948 in which the shortwave radio that the state had been de- movement collaborated with the Nazis. “I other issues. But that record is ill-served when words “Jewish state” were crossed out and re- clared, and it would be called the State of Israel. challenge anyone to deny the relationship be- Holocaust history and American history are placed by “State of Israel.” Elath sent his secretary after Zinder, who caught tween Zionism and Nazism before World War twisted into political cannon fodder by those Someone who didn’t know better might up with him at the gates to the White House. II.” He claimed to have authored “70 books” who are less interested in the facts than in scor- think Abbas had scored a point. But in fact, the Elath didn’t want to delay recognition by on the topic. ing points against Israel. n document in question does not provide evi- having Zinder return and re-type the letter. So So far, only one of those 70 books has been Dr. Rafael Medoff is director of The David S. dence of American opposition to a Jewish state. he had instructed his secretary to make the cor- published. That 1983 book, based on Abbas’s Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, in Wash- Here’s how that cross-out came about: rection by hand. Hence the famous cross-out to Ph.D. dissertation at Moscow’s Oriental Col- ington, D.C., and coauthor, with Chaim I. Wax- On May 15, 1948, just before David Ben-Gu- which Abbas referred. It was not a political or lege, argued that fewer than one million Jews man, of the “Historical Dictionary of Zionism.” rion announced the establishment of the State ideological statement; it was the equivalent of a were killed by the Nazis—and that those Jews Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 15 ב"ה open house! Camp Gan Israel

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Once we were slaves, now we are free… in New Orleans CONTRACTING, INC. Martin Fischhoff, special to the WJN f the many colorful, fascinating happen if Disney on Ice had decided to re- motorized floats, the Krewe du Vieux and and quirky traditions that have enact the exodus from Egypt, with Hebrew its affiliates push and pull their floats, which O sprung from the New Orleans slaves skating across the Red Sea to freedom. allows them to march through the narrow Mardi Gras, few are more colorful, fascinat- Although the scenario slightly diverged from streets of the French Quarter and the Mari- ing or quirky than the annual parade of the the original, the thousands of people who gny, packed with revelers begging for beads Krewe du Jieux. lined the parade route laughing their heads and bagels. It was the opportunity to join in this rath- off or screaming for beads were clearly not "To somebody like me, who has experi- er unusual celebration – part kosher and part sticklers for biblical accuracy. enced anti-Semitism, to witness such a dem- The Krewe in- onstration of Jewish pride was incredible,” cluded pharaohs Larry Hauptman said. “Everybody along and Cleopatras, the way yelled that they were Jewish or were a Jewish Princess married to a Jew or had a Jewish roommate with credit cards or their best friend was Jewish… or they for earrings, young wanted to be Jewish just for the moment.” women in horse All in all it was a glorious ecumenical costumes pulling event. As Chuck Newman put it, “The pa- the float, a soap rade was over two miles long, and it was bubble machine, several hours of continuous communal joy. a “Zionboni,” and I received more fist bumps, high fives, low of course, ridicu- fives, smiles and had my picture taken more lously costumed often than I have had in total in my entire slaves. At the head life. It was an exercise in Jewish pride, and the of the procession crowd loved it.” was Rabbi David Chuck had one of the most notable cos- Polsky in the role tumes in the Krewe, enhancing his slave tunic Martin Fischoff painting bagels with other Krewe members of Moses, alter- with signage saying “Promised Land or Bust” nately brandishing and “Please Lend Moses a GPS.” He slung a kibitz – that led three Washtenaw County a hockey stick or the Ten Commandments, yoke over his shoulder from which hung two Jieux to the Crescent City in mid-February to twirling like a dreidle, while shouting contin- large inflatable matzo balls, which were the don the costumes of Israelites fleeing Egypt uously, “Let My People Go.” Let’s see Char- center of attention of many in the crowd, on skates, which was the theme of this year’s leton Heston do better. who shouted comments we can’t repeat here. float—“Hebrew Slaves on Ice.” Rabbi Polsky took over New Orleans’ The Michiganians weren’t the only out- “I just chanced upon the parade when I Congregation Anshe Sfard in 2011 when of-towners in the Krewe du Jieux; they were was visiting New Orleans in 2010,” said Larry Hauptman, retired consultant and aspiring photographer. “It was so crazy, and everyone was having so much fun that I said to myself I want to be part of this someday. These peo- ple had that wild sense of humor that have kept Jews sane in the worst of times.” Hauptman told his good friend, Chuck Newman, an entrepreneur who is involved in many national and local Jewish cultural activities. Through clever investigative work (he has a computer), he was able to track down the organizers of the event. He also convinced me (Marty Fischhoff of the Uni- versity of Michigan Taubman Institute) to drape himself in a tunic and tag along. Mardi Gras parades date back to the 19th century, when these events were fairly elitist affairs, until the Krewe of Zulu, an African- American fraternal society, in 1909 began parodying these pretentious parades by toss- ing coconuts to spectators rather than coins The 2014 Krewe du Jieux and riding in outlandish floats. The Krewe du Jieux carries forward this he moved to the Big Easy. And although he joined by people from Washington, D.C., tradition, puncturing pomposity at every obviously doesn’t do everything by the good Texas, and California. turn and adding its own very Jewish flavor book, he did gather the Krewe together for a After the parade, Krewe member Linda to the rich cultural gumbo of New Orleans brief streetside Havdalah, before the parade Mauskopf sent out an email thanking “all (which has undergone a remarkable renais- got under way. of the out-of-town Jieux mishpacha who sance since Hurricane Katrina). Krewe du “Throws,” as the beads and other memen- brought gelt and their joyous selves from Jieux first formed in 1996 and has been skew- toes tossed to onlookers are called, are a ma- horribly frozen wastelands like (shiver) ering the stereotypes that have been aimed at jor part of Mardi Gras. Each Krewe tries to Michigan. Watching them experience such Jews since time immemorial and have been come up with items that are a little whacky a hallmark New Orleans thang made it even especially prevalent in the South By tak- but on-theme. The Krewe du Jieux supple- more fun for us.“ ing anti-Semitic jeers and jibes and turning ment the beads with hand-painted bagels Jayne Weiss concurred: “My fellow Jieuxs, them into humor, the Krewe members bring and 26 pounds of chocolate gelt brought including the Michigan and Austin contin- a sense of empowerment to Jieux everywhere south by the Michigan contingent. gent, fun to get to know you and share the ex- and a spirit of camaraderie to everyone along The Krewe du Jieux are part of the larger perience, good to able to share New Orlearns, the parade route. Krewedelusion, which in turn is part of the where you could experience non-Jieuxs joy- Every year the Krewe du Jieux comes up famed Krewe du Vieux, known for its in- ously shouting “mazel tov” and asking for with some crazy concept that loosely ties spired raunchy humor. Many observers con- dreidels, I was really proud last night to be Jewish heritage to Mardi Gras pageantry. sider this parade the kickoff to Mardi Gras both a Jieux and a New Orleanean.” n This year it asked the question: What would season. And while the other krewes have Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 17 I Israel

Arava tour reveals Israel’s pioneering work After Israel-EU agreement, the sky is the in desert agriculture limit for flying to and from Jewish state By Sybil Kaplan/JNS.org By Josh Hasten/JNS.org rava, literally meaning “desolate” and The R&D center not only investigates veg- ust several months since Israel and the Muscal says that Lufthansa “of course will “dry area” in Hebrew, on the map is a etables and flowers, but also orchards, organic European Union officially signed their take part in the opportunities this liberaliza- A section of the Jordan Rift Valley, run- agriculture, fish, plant protection, herbs, and J historic “Open Skies” travel agreement, tion offers us,” explaining that beginning in ning in a north-south orientation between the quality control. providing all European and Israeli airlines with March, the airline is adding six more weekly southern end of the Sea of Galilee down to the For a reservation to tour the R&D center, equal opportunities to launch direct service to flights to Tel Aviv for the start of the summer Dead Sea and continuing further south, where email [email protected] or call 972-53-866-6114. and from Tel Aviv, a slew of airlines are already season—three from Frankfort and three from it ends at Eilat and the Gulf of Aqaba. It includes hard at work trying to expand their offerings. Munich—increasing the airline’s total number most of the border between Israel to the west Arava Scientific Research and From legacy carriers including Lufthansa of weekly flights to Israel to 27, not including and Jordan to the east. Development Center German Airlines, which is the largest airline in the company’s subsidiaries. Dr. Rivka Ophir and her assistant at the Ara- Europe, to low-cost carriers such va Scientific Research and Development Center as Great Britain’s easyJet, Eu- have a research room with 250 desert plants rope’s top air-transport network, originating from Eilat to the Dead Sea. Since new flights to and from Israel are many plants are the basis for drugs, Dr. Ophir popping up all over the grid. The is using the extracts and compounds from these airlines’ goal is to take advantage of the agreement in order to give CREDIT: BARRY A. KAPLAN A. BARRY CREDIT: plants on animal models to determine their therapeutic application for human diseases. business customers and tourists “Desert plants produce something useful for many more convenient and af- humans because they survive in harsh condi- fordable travel options in reach- tions,” says Ophir. ing the Jewish State and Europe. Using a zebra fish, she is attempting to study Thanks to “Open Skies,” Is- Date palms in the Arava

potential value for Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and raeli airlines are also getting in WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. VIA FUSS LASSE CREDIT: The Arava region—15 miles south of the the center is also “working with cancer cells to on the action, with the country’s Dead Sea, past the hotels, and 83 miles north see which plants are good [in the fight] against flagship carrier, El Al, announc- of Eilat—is home to the annual agricultural cancer,” she says. The center is also using a worm ing additional routes to Europe A Lufthansa Airbus A320 takes off at Berlin Tegel Airport expo called “Desertech,” the largest agricultural to research brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, as well as the launch of its own low-cost brand In regard to the overall impact “Open Skies” expo in Israel, which recently took place for the and surveying the Arava plant library for pos- called “Up,” which will begin service to Euro- will have on Lufthansa, Muscal says, “We are one 23rd year. In the actual exhibition area of De- sible breast cancer drugs. pean destinations this spring. of the largest carriers serving Tel Aviv. Therefore sertech are more than 150 agriculture-related While the agreement does not come into full anytime we have the chance of increasing the exhibitors. A food court, arts and crafts market, A coral-growing farmer effect for all airlines until 2018, Mark Feldman, frequency of bringing our customers to our and stage with musical performers are all nearby. Seven miles south of the Arava R&D Cen- who has been in the travel business for more than hubs [in Europe], and from there to the world, There are seven communities in the Arava, ter is the community of Ein Yahav, where Assaf 30 years and is currently CEO of the Jerusalem- it’s a wonderful opportunity that we can take five based on agriculture and two on tourism, Shaham began growing corals in 2008 after a based travel agency Zion Tours, explains in an advantage of.” Lufthansa’s customers “are very with 800 families among them. The Arava Agri- career doing lighting design for architects and interview with JNS.org that due to “a grandfather happy about new services,” he adds. cultural Research and Development Center and the stage. clause, an airline like easyJet, which already began Feldman says that at least 20 new routes the Arava Scientific Research and Development “Six years ago, I saw a lot of water is not used its service from London to Tel Aviv four years ago, have opened up so far thanks to the agreement, Center hold Desertech near Moshav Hatzeva. because it is too salty, and in 2010 there was an can already go ahead and expand.” mainly offered by low-cost carriers. He believes (A moshav is a cooperative agricultural com- agreement that the removal of corals from the An easyJet spokesperson confirmed to JNS. that “Open Skies” has the potential of greatly munity of individual farms.) ocean was stopped,” Shaham says. org that, thanks to “Open Skies,” the airline has benefiting the Israeli economy through a sig- In the Arava, 600 local farmers are involved already announced the addition of four weekly nificant increase in European tourist money in cultivating 10,000 acres of desert land. They flights between Tel Aviv and Berlin as well as being spent on nights in Israeli hotels and on produce 150,000 tons of vegetables per year, three weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Mi- restaurant expenditures. primarily tomatoes and peppers but also cherry lan. In addition to the 11 flights a week easyJet The agreement “will have a major benefit tomatoes, eggplants, and mangoes. Remarkably, operates between Tel Aviv and London’s Luton for the Israeli consumer as well,” according to 60 percent of fresh vegetables exported from Is- Airport, the airline says it will add three weekly Feldman. rael annually come from the Arava. The follow- flights to London’s Gatwick Airport, the sec- “He or she can fly to Europe at a substan- ing are highlights from a tour of the region: KAPLAN A. BARRY CREDIT: ond-largest airport in the U.K. tially cheaper rate than in 2013, so it’s a win-win In an interview with JNS.org, Israeli Tour- for Israel’s economy and the Israeli consumer Arava Agricultural Research and ism Minister Dr. Uzi Landau describes “Open flying aboard,” he says. Development Center Skies” as a groundbreaking development for the Feldman states emphatically that since he is Leading a tour at the Arava Agricultural Re- transportation industry in Israel, making travel “a big believer in [the] consumer [coming] first, Corals grown by Assaf Shaham in the Arava to and from Europe “more efficient, while pro- the only caveat is that the Israeli government search and Development Center (Arava R&D community of Ein Yahav. Center) is Maayan Kitroin, who is in charge of viding more competition at lower prices [for needs to ensure consumer protection.” He says flower research. Shaham realized that corals had a biomedi- the consumer].” He says that the agreement is that over the past few years, there were several “The Arava is a desert climate—hot, long cal use for bone structures. He began to grow important in that it “brings Israel closer to Eu- occasions in which travelers got burned because summers, short, dry winters, with the average them in large rooms salt-water-filled tanks, rope, while making [travel to Israel] accessible after they purchased airline tickets, the airlines rainfall 30 millimeters (1.18 inches) a year,” she replicating the conditions of the ocean. Shaham to larger groups.” stopped operating. says. “With essentially no water, as well as poor says he “may be the only person growing coral Landau is confident that as a result, “Israel Israel’s main concern “is safety and not con- soil which is a bit salty, water is found by drilling in the world.” will become the country of choice for many sumer protection,” explains Feldman. He notes underground.” Ohad Schwartz—founder and CEO of more sectors of people, who will want to take that if an airline goes belly-up while you are The R&D center supports the Arava’s farm- CoreBone, a company that works with the cor- advantage of Israel’s warm climate in addition away, “you are either stuck abroad, or you lose ers in their crop-growing activities, and also als grown by Shaham—says, “We make a patent to unique religious, historical, and cultural sites.” your money.” looks for new crops to bring to the region. In to give corals a diet to make them grow bone By “lowering the monetary obstacle,” Israel “In contrast with North America, where you one net house (like a greenhouse, but covered faster.” CoreBone’s patented technology is a can expect many more visitors from Europe can cancel payment, here you can’t,” he says. with a net) at the center are vegetables. A green- process that embeds bioactive materials into the who will arrive on specialty trips for pleasure, Feldman also feels that changes are necessary house nearby has flowers for export. Kitroin skeletons of corals during the growth process, including “those who are into hiking, biking, or for Israel’s local carriers to remain competitive notes Trachelium, which she calls “long-day to produce a bone substitute that can be used in wine and culinary trails,” Landau adds. in the aftermath of the “Open Skies” agreement. flowers, enjoyed mainly in the British market.” orthopedic and dental procedures. Tal Muscal, head of Group Communica- He cites issues such as poor management and a Lights are used to extend the growing time for “We grow [coral bones] at least 10 times tions Israel for the Lufthansa Group, believes scarcity of aircrafts, suggesting that Israel’s three the flowers each day. faster than nature,” Schwartz says. that the agreement is a “game changer” in the carriers (El Al, Arkia, and Israir) should merge Strawberries in the desert? The Arava R&D With human or animal bones, “one risks dis- Israeli travel industry. Muscal tells JNS.org that their fleets and work together for the greater center pulls it off. Strawberries are planted in a ease or rejection and synthetics are not strong the deal “will open up Israel to many more tour- good, in addition to focusing on adding more cool greenhouse and hung on plastic trellises. enough,” explains Schwartz. The global market ists, and allow many more Israelis to travel and They are grown for the local market. Continued on next page experience Europe, so everyone benefits.” Continued on next page 18 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 Negev tourism now an easy train ride from the rest of Israel’s treasures By Jeffrey F. Barken/JNS.org ast the Gaza Strip, toward the rocket- the best view of the Negev and Gaza by charter- battered city of Sderot, a new train ing a hot air balloon tour of the countryside. now connects isolated Negev commu- Further south, the hot springs and Turk- P ish baths at Kibbutz Zeelim are also a popular nities to the larger Israeli population centers. Not surprisingly, the Sderot line also opens the destination. Be sure to arrange your visit in ad- gates to increased tourism in that region. vance, as space is limited. For many people in Sderot, the new rocket- History buffs seeking a perspective on the proof train station, which opened in December Israeli-Palestinian conflict should visit “Black Arrow” park, where they can glimpse a pan-

2013, was a landmark event symbolic of the GIDEON/GPO/FLASH90 KOBI CREDIT: noble national effort that Israel’s first president, orama of the no man’s land between Israel and David Ben-Gurion, outlined in his 1963 speech, Gaza, and read the memorial plaques illustrat- “The Renewed State of Israel.” ing the military campaigns fought to defend “The Negev is a great Zionist asset, with this territory. A little secret: There is also a small no substitute anywhere in the country,” Ben- museum behind the police station in Sderot, Gurion said. “It is a desolate area which… has where visitors can view some of the mangled the potential to be densely populated, even Qassam rockets fired from Gaza. amounting to millions.” The sporadic rocket assaults that have sty- This is an exciting process of infrastructure mied Sderot’s growth in the past are an un- development, expansion, and national renewal. fortunate reality, one of which visitors and The train ride through the desert territory to resident are all too painfully aware. “Normally the south offers travelers a unique glimpse into we are not really having that experience,” Or- the social-economic and national security re- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz seen bach explains. alities faced by the modern state of Israel. It is aboard a train in the southern Israeli town of Sderot But while area residents “hear the booms [of Gaza rockets] and it is vivid,” the threat “is also a starkly beautiful, scenic, and rugged trail “Now the city is safe. [Israel’s] Iron Dome at the communal dining hall for a traditional of adventure. small,” according to Orbach. [missile defense system] is effective, and every Shabbat dinner experience. “During the attacks, we had a few guests with Indeed, the view from a southbound train is single apartment in Sderot has had a shelter The kibbutz itself is a beautifully land- a spectacular realization of Ben-Gurion’s vision families that were frightened. We showed them built. It’s no longer fun for Hamas to aim rock- scaped oasis, including a lap pool, and there we have shelters, and they relaxed. If they wanted for the Negev. Tall cranes dot the horizon of Is- ets here,” she says. are scenic trails to be taken through the sur- rael’s rising cities south of Tel Aviv. Among the to leave, of course, we were pleasant with them. According to Yankele Grosfeld, who rounding garlic and carrot fields, citrus or- Afterwards, they came back,” Orbach says. white sands, shrub studded hills, and sprouting manages the small guesthouse at Kibbutz chards, and olive groves. wheat fields, high-rise apartments are under Sderot has proven resilient in the face of ag- Dorot, Israel’s south is a practical destina- “Tourists love the cows,” says the secre- gression. “The Sunday market takes place week- construction everywhere. New developments tion for tourists seeking to make the “star tary of Kibbutz Dorot’s guesthouse, Orian gradually are easing Israel’s shortage of afford- ly, rain or shine,” says Shaun Deakin, a former trip of Israel.” Orbach. “Foreigners come to enjoy the quiet kibbutz volunteer who now manages Kibbutz able housing, and cities like Ashkelon and Sder- “We are only one hour from every major country, biking and hiking trails, commute ot are booming despite the ever-present threat Dorot’s gardens and landscaping projects. With site,—Jerusalem, the Dead sea, and Tel Aviv- to the other major sites, and then return for the promise of safety and improved transpor- of terror from hostile neighbor Hamas. - and it is much cheaper to stay here,” Gros- a pleasant weekend.” “Sderot was dying until we went into Gaza tation comes new investment. New houses are feld explains. Couples can enjoy a cozy room Nearby, at Kibbutz Ruhama, early risers can springing up in almost every neighborhood with operation Pillar of Defense,” Marianne at Kibbutz Dorot for as little as 400 shekels catch a brilliant sunrise over the badlands. The Navon, a resident of Kibbutz Dorot, situated around Sderot’s Sapir College, and students (about $115) per night. Their accommoda- rolling grassy landscape marked with scattered now find space and opportunity to live com- eight kilometers (five miles) east of Sderot, tells tion includes an Israeli breakfast, and on Fri- Roman ruins offers the ideal picnic spot. For 1,000 JNS.org. fortably. There is even a busy youth center with day evenings they can join kibbutz members shekels (about $29), tourists can also experience a cinema where student films are shown. Negev kibbutzim are popular destinations in the summer for Israeli tourists. Many fami- Open Skies, continued from previous page lies travel together and rent out guesthouses to host parties. “There is a lot of meat,” Or- profitable routes like those to North America mented. The ministry says that this will result ciation is for the first time reporting an aver- bach jokes, regarding the summer barbeques. and the Far East. in the creation of 10,000 new Israeli jobs, a sig- age price of as high as $400 per room per night. The best time to visit the Negev, however, is Yet the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, citing nificant majority of them in the periphery. While that represents an increase in revenue fast approaching. Every year, beginning in data from the Federation of Israeli Economic Feldman, however, believes that “until we for Israel, Feldman says an additional supply of late January and continuing throughout Feb- Organizations, says that when the “Open Skies” see a massive growth in new hotels [in Israel],” hotel rooms is still needed to meet the demand ruary, Sderot is host to the Anemone Festival, agreement is fully implemented, it will lead to new jobs for Israelis “will be far less than fore- presented by an increased number of tourists a four-week event celebrating the rare red an increase of 250,000 European tourists com- cast.” He explains that as a direct result of the visiting Israel. n wildflowers that blossom in patches through- ing to Israel during the first year it is imple- new “Open Skies” policy, Israel’s hotel asso- out the countryside. The festival is punctuated with music venues, culinary attractions, and celebrity Arava desert agriculture, continued from previous page appearances. Fun for the whole family, events for orthopedic and dental bone-graft substi- age people to relocate there. Specifically for the and male. The primary purpose of male date are kid-oriented. There is “a whole week of tutes is growing rapidly due to the demands, Arava, in conjunction with the Central Arava palms is as pollinators, and one male is enough activities related to fairytales and lots of particularly by the aging population. Regional Council and the Israeli government, to pollinate 100 females.” sweets,” says Orbach. CoreBone is waiting approval of the regu- JNF is building a medical center for health ser- These trees yield approximately 150 kilos (330 “We anticipate over 60,000 visitors to the latory process in Europe in the next half year, vices and emergency care. It will replace the pounds) per tree, per year. Asael says these dates festival this winter,” Grosfeld adds. “The city and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 40-year-old clinic there. “are exported to Europe and the U.S., but we are has organized a shuttle service from the train approval by the end of 2014, to enter the den- now reaching into markets in China and India.” station to all the sites.” tal and orthopedic markets with specifically Thousands of date palms Israel is fulfilling its founder’s ambitions grown corals. The Israeli government and the Standing at dusk in a date plantation, sur- Pick your own organic veggies in the Negev at a remarkable pace. Perhaps Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist are helping rounded by thousands of date palms that are 18 A fun, final stop in the Arava is the Meloh nowhere else in the country is the true Israeli the project financially. meters (59 feet) high, is an awesome experience. Ha’tenne greenhouse, specifically for tourists. experience and character more accessible to Itay Asael of Moshav Tzofar was our guide. For a nominal amount, you can pick your own tourists. Sderot may not offer the same inten- ‘Blueprint Negev’ He explains that the farmers in the five agricul- tomatoes and peppers. sity of culture and history as Jerusalem and Since the central Arava is not connected to tural-based Arava communities manage the To make a reservation, call 972-52-291-3379 Tel Aviv, but it certainly has many charms of Israel’s national water system, it can only get its date plantations together, some growing since or 972-52-366-6606. n its own and should be a choice destination on water supply through local drillings and reser- the 1970s. The trees produce one to one-and-a- tourists’ itinerary. This is kibbutz country, a pi- As a tour of the Arava reveals, Israel is truly a glob- voirs built by the Jewish National Fund (JNF). half tons per acre, primarily of the plump and oneering experiment—and now an easy train al leader and pioneer in desert agriculture. Recently, the JNF began its “Blueprint Negev” tender medjool variety. ride from the rest of Israel’s treasures. n campaign to develop the Negev and to encour- Asael tells us, “Date palms are both female

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Hong Kong synagogue scene a blend of tradition and travelers By Maxine Dovere/JNS.org HONG KONG—A taxi ride to 70 Robinson at Yeshiva University in New York. Prior to Road in Hong Kong, the address listed for the coming to Hong Kong, he interned at Park East Ohel Leah synagogue, ends with a simple ques- Synagogue in New York and served congrega- tion: Where is the synagogue? tions in Norwich, Conn., and Providence, RI. The driver had understood the destination request. But this was a street of high-rise residen- tial towers. There is no synagogue in sight. A quick look around reveals a heavy security check- point. “We’re looking for the synagogue,” I ask the uniformed officer. He motions towards the metal detectors and initiates the thorough, strict security check. A passport needs to be presented, and a series of questions need to be answered. Every item is in- spected and x-rayed before entry

is allowed. VIA WIKIMEDIA TKSTEVEN CREDIT: COMMONS. Once cleared, visitors enter an The Ohel Leah synagogue in Hong Kong. elevator that descends to the halls of the Jewish community center. At one end an The rabbi and his wife Rachel, an experienced Israeli teacher, Dr. Ayelet Zamir, is dismissing her educator, have three children. Rabbi Ariel Zmir, class. The teacher and I exchange a greeting of who was once a tank commander in the Israel “Shalom” and a few sentences in Hebrew—she Defense Forces, is Oser’s assistant. is from Petach Tikvah, a city in central Israel. The modern Orthodox congregation draws Zamir directs me to the synagogue grounds. a diverse crowd and leads a vibrant Jewish life, To step into the courtyard of Ohel Leah is to enter maintaining tradition and welcoming travel- an oasis in time. A fortress of tall residential towers ers. A minyan on a recent afternoon included PAT METHENY surrounds the historic structure. Only a staircase local residents, an Orthodox business traveler in back of the synagogue, leading to Robinson from Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood, UNITY GROUP Road, joins the space to the outer world. and a Conservative realtor from Manhattan. w/ Chris Potter Antonio Sanchez Robinson Road is now filled with luxury The 200 families who are members of Ohel Ben Williams Giulio Carmassi residential towers, but the congregation con- Leah come from 17 different countries. tinues to be housed in its 110-year-old struc- Hong Kong is also home to Hechal Ezra- ture. A restoration and renovation project, Kehilat Zion, a Sephardic synagogue that initiated in 1997, took a full year to com- provides a spiritual home away from home plete. The synagogue rededication was held for more than 5,000 Jewish travelers passing in 1998, and in 2000, UNESCO cited the through Hong Kong. Eighteen years ago—at work as an “Outstanding Project for Cultural the direction of Rav Ovadia Yosef, the former PATHeritage Conservation.” METHENYSephardic chief rabbi of Israel—the congrega- The presence of a Jewish community in tion was founded to serve the Jewish commu- HongUNITY Kong dates back to GROUPthe mid-19th cen- nity on the Kowloon Peninsula. The synagogue tury,w/ when Chris traders Potter from Iraq Antonio and India Sanchez first welcomes all Jews, “whether Sephardim, Ash- came toBen the Williamsisland after theGiulio Opium Carmassi Wars of kenazim, or Hasidim,” according to its fund- 1839-42. As the next century approached, raising literature. “Everyone can experience the the growing community recognized the need beauty of unity while celebrating the unique for a permanent synagogue. Ohel Leah’s individuality of fellow Jews,” the literature says. major donors, the Sasson family, requested Hechal Ezra-Kehilat Zion is housed on that the synagogue be named in memo- the upper floor of a shopping mall. But its patmetheny.com ➔ nonesuch.com ry of the family matriarch, Leah Gubbay. sanctuary is anything but commercial, as the In 1905, the Kadoorie family, a distinguished traditional wood paneling adorning its walls 5x8 inch Hong Kong Jewish family, gifted the communi- creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. ty with a “Jewish Recreation Club” built on the The congregation’s cantor, a young Israeli from 20-TIME GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER! synagogue’s grounds. During the next four de- Jerusalem, was on premises during my visit. He cades, the Jewish population of Hong Kong— extended warm greetings and inquired about largely Ashkenazi Jews escaping from Russia several New York City-based cantors. In fact, and Eastern Europe—continued to grow. Hechal Ezra-Kehilat Zion’s international con- The Ohel Leah synagogue was dedicated in nections are quite apparent. Two members of 1902. In the decades since, the area surround- its fundraising committee list New York phone ing the synagogue became prime residential numbers in the synagogue’s literature. property. When Ohel Leah found itself facing Additional Hong Kong Jewish resources economic challenges, a decision was made to include Shuva Israel, another Sephardic con- preserve the synagogue by developing the land gregation, which was established during the PRESENTS PAT METHENY surrounding it. The complex now includes a 1990s and has a kosher restaurant on prem- community center, including a Jewish day ises. 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Beatles’ Jewish manager remembered 50 years after band’s American debut By Robert Gluck/JNS.org mid the celebrations and hoopla sur- Yet Epstein’s relationship with the Beatles Brian went through is not fully appreciated but rounding the 50th anniversary of the was not all rosy. When the band members first should be appreciated by the Jewish and gay A Beatles’ arrival in America and their told their families that Epstein would be their world. What a great man. Without this British, appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the man manager, the response to the news was mixed, Jewish, gay man, the world would never have Paul McCartney called “the fifth Beatle” is not according to Philip Norman’s book Shout! The heard the Beatles.” often mentioned. But experts say that without Beatles in Their Generation. Lewis said Epstein “has long been the most him, the Beatles as we know them would not “Olive Johnson, the McCartney family’s unsung hero across the Beatles’ universe.” have existed. close friend, received a call from Paul’s father “First of all, to be crystal clear, everything That man is Brian Epstein, the band’s Jewish (Jim) in a state of some anxiety over his son’s in the Beatles’ world starts with their incred- manager, who died of an accidental drug over- proposed associa- ible talent,” he said. “Without their genius for dose in 1967. tion with a ‘Jewboy,’” music there would have been nothing. But, as

Epstein’s grandfather, Isaac Epstein, was from OF CONGRESS LIBRARY CREDIT: Norman wrote. my dear friends Derek Taylor, Ray Coleman, Lithuania and arrived in England in the 1890s at The Beatles arriving in New York 1964 “Since Olive knew George Martin and Andrew Loog Oldham all the age of 18. His grandmother, Dinah, was the Epstein would receive the 2014 Rock the world so well, made clear to me over the years, without Brian daughter of Joseph and Esther Hyman, who had and Roll Hall of Fame Ahmet Ertegun Jim asked her to be Epstein’s passionate belief in them and without emigrated from Russia to England. Award for Lifetime Achievement (for- at Forthlin Road his Herculean efforts, the Beatles’ genius might Asked to write an introduction to Epstein’s merly the non-performer award). on the evening that well have gone undiscovered by the world.” autobiography, A Cellarful of Noise, Beatles Born in 1934 in Liverpool, Eng- Brian called to out- Though Peter Brown, a personal assistant to scholar Martin Lewis—who emceed the Fest land, Epstein first got involved in the line his intentions Epstein and the Beatles during the 1960s, wrote in for Beatles Fans in New York City this month music business when he took over for Paul. ‘He turned his memoir that he had once found a suicide note to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s the record department of his family’s out to be absolutely written by Epstein, Lewis maintains that Epstein’s ERIC KOCH/ANEFO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. VIA ERIC KOCH/ANEFO U.S. arrival on Feb. 7, 1964—said Epstein’s music store, NEMS. charming,’ Olive death came from an accidental drug overdose. death “was a major contributing factor to the “His devotion to making the store a says. ‘Beautifully “The inquest was absolute,” Lewis said. breakup of the Beatles.” John Lennon himself success transformed it into an essential CREDIT: mannered but com- “However, he had unhappiness. He was always said when the manager died, “I knew that we gathering place for the young people Brian Epstein, manager of the Bea- pletely natural. He fearful. Knowing the parasitic and venal atti- were in trouble then.” of northern England who sought to tles, receives the Edison Award for and Jim got on well tudes of the English tabloids, he never wanted Lewis’s association with the Beatles dates stay current with pop music. It was at the Beatles in 1965 at once.’” his personal life to be a burden on the Beatles. back to 1967, when as a teenage fan he was en- NEMS that Epstein first became aware Epstein grew up He lived in fear that if he was ever outed public- gaged to compile the discography for Hunter of the Beatles,” Margaret Thresher, director of in a post-war British society in which many ly, or involved in some upsetting circumstance Davies’s official biography of the group. Years communications at the Rock and Roll Hall of people overtly and comfortably indulged in where his homosexuality came to public light, later, he wrote, hosted, and produced the TV Fame, told JNS.org. anti-Semitism. that would hurt the Beatles. It was constant documentary Re-Meet The Beatles! Thresher said Epstein immediately recog- Lewis said large numbers of the British have running anxiety but not depression.” “Epstein discovered the Beatles and guided nized the Beatles’ potential as performers and been anti-Semitic. Five decades after the band’s historic ap- them to mega-stardom, making them the most recording artists. He signed them to a manage- “It was not a virulent form [of anti-Semi- pearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Lewis ex- successful musical artists of all time,” Lewis told ment contract in early 1962 and was the driving tism], but it was mostly in the aristocracy, bub- plains that Epstein understood how the Beatles JNS.org. “But, regrettably, the man who did so force behind getting the band a recording con- bling below the surface,” Lewis told JNS.org. “It “needed to have their rough edges polished to much for the Beatles, and who died tragically tract with Parlophone later that year. was a nasty tone. This was part of the British get on television.” in 1967, has become a comparatively forgotten “Brian’s keen eye for style and fashion way. They weren’t fighting the Nazis [in World “To do that he got them to wear suits and man since his death. Almost a ‘nowhere man.’” helped shape a unique, charismatic identity War II] because they were anti-Semitic. They do that synchronized bow,” Lewis said. “He told Lewis in June 1998 helped launch a website for the band,” Thresher said. “His management were fighting them because they were dominat- them to put the focus on their music, not just that became the command center for a cam- style forged success for the Beatles, and he was ing Europe and bombing Britain.” telling jokes. All that polish was essential. He paign to have Epstein inducted into the non- completely dedicated to the band. Paul Mc- In terms of prejudice, Epstein had to deal did this before they got on television, and then performers’ section of the Rock and Roll Hall Cartney said, ‘If anyone was the fifth Beatle it with two things in England that helped contrib- when they did get on they were polished and of Fame. With combined online and hardcopy was Brian.’ People talked about George Martin ute to his personal unhappiness and fear. ready to go. They were hugely excited to be in petitions, the site gathered more than 50,000 sig- as being the fifth Beatle because of his musical “One was being Jewish and the other was America. The reason they looked so confident natures, and in December 2013—15 years after involvement, but, particularly in the early days, being gay, at a time when the word gay wasn’t was because Brian had instilled that in them.” n the petition was started—it was announced that Brian was very much part of the group.” even in common usage,” Lewis said. “What ‘Monuments Men’ find art, but little historical or emotional resonance By Jason Stack/JNS.org fter its release was pushed back two historical films grapple with: How close to the sweet spot or where it stands in the pantheon time spent with Granger and Claire to show her months from prime Oscar-nomina- source material should the dramatizations of World War II movies. There are the warming up to the cause, and consequently her A tion territory, The Monuments Men, hew? What’s the right balance humorous bantering moments character development and emotional changes based on Robert M. Edsel’s nonfiction book, is between presenting the true- and the sobering moments of seem abrupt. now in theaters—and the reasoning behind the to-life story as it happened, World War II, but there is little While the film could tackle the realities delay is evident. and presenting the story with acknowledgement of the shades of the Holocaust, it merely breezes by them, As the book follows the mission of the a bit of dramatic license? In of grey in war. The Allied troops taking pause for several sobering moments. The Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program The Monuments Men, director are the good guys, the Nazis are Holocaust is merely in the background, rearing during World War II to identify landmarks and Clooney and co-writer Grant the bad guys, and the French are its head at opportune moments to remind the return art stolen by the Nazis, the movie follows Heslov veered more towards ambivalent. Stokes is the leader protagonists of the root of the war and what the same mission, but with a smaller group of taking a dramatic license, with inspirational maxims, the Allies are fighting for. But the main focus museum directors, curators, and art historians. while keeping some historical Granger is faithful and wants of “The Monuments Men”—while it is still a Their main mission, or at least what the film details and amalgamating to do the right thing, German World War II film—is the art, rather than the makes the group’s mission out to be, is to save multiple people into several military officials snidely claim millions who died in concentration camps. the Ghent Altarpiece and Madonna and Child, ill-defined characters. The plot they were following orders, To put it simply, The Monuments Men two legendary works of art. Lieutenants Frank is straightforward enough, and Claire is hesitant, taking had the potential to be a meaningful and Stokes (George Clooney) and James Granger but the jumping back and time to warm to Granger and Oscar-worthy World War II film, but failed (Matt Damon) are at the center of the picture, forth is disjointed and jarring. his mission. But there’s little in that endeavor. On the surface, it has a even though the other team members have Additionally, the attempt to mentally place backstory about the rest of the cast apart from recognizable cast and a story that understands their moments to shine. Claire Simone (Cate the events of the film in the timeline of World their recruiting during an opening credit the importance of art. But the film has little else Blanchett), an art expert at the Jeu de Paume War II may confuse younger audiences whose montage, and what is known can only be to offer. It tries to ascribe a story to an aspect of Museum, also aids the Monuments Men from knowledge of the war comes from textbooks, gleaned from conversations throughout the history that doesn’t fit the typical mold, and for occupied (and then liberated) France. lectures, and other films. film—it’s just not enough to fully connect with that, it suffers. n Herein lies the inherent problem that recent The Monuments Men can’t quite find its the characters. Additionally, there isn’t enough

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How to be a Friend is a helpful record you can say to a sick or suffering friend is, TUESDAY EVENINGS - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. “I can only try to imagine what you’re go- ing through.” … Friendship can nourish, APRIL 29th-JUNE 10th, 2014 help, and heal but also disappoint and suf- focate. With every interview I marveled at how thin and permeable is the membrane between good intentions and bad behavior. For more information Pogrebin came to national attention in the early 1970s as part of the feminist van- or to sign up, contact Sheree: guard. She collaborated with Gloria Steinem in launching Ms. Magazine, and she worked (734) 769-0209 with Jewish feminists in initiating the Jewish women’s movement, which saw groups across [email protected] the country emerge to celebrate life’s milestones in new ways. In 1991 she published Deborah, Golda and Me, a book about being female and Jewish in America today. I read it soon after its appearance. It left JFS an indelible mark, Jewish Family Services particularly after of Washtenaw County reading the sentence in which she thanks her mother who, in Letty Cottin Pogrebin dying young, forced of the emotional roller coaster the 15 year aspiring that cancer patients involuntarily author to become ride. self-reliant. While Po- She records her own and oth- grebin’s mother is not ers’ reactions to the words of well- one of the title figures meaning friends who misspeak (Deborah, Golda and as often as they console. She of- Me), she has the spirit fers lists of dos and don’ts when of the title’s role models. confronting friends’ illness. She Deborah, the biblical presents the most helpful com- prophet, came to Pogre- ments and questions, particu- bin’s attention when she larly when talking with friends who are in the was 12 and preparing for her bat-mitzvah. Po- throes of chemotherapy or similarly draining grebin’s haftorah featured Deborah, who made treatments. She suggests that instead of ask- an indelible impression. Golda, of course, was ing How are you feeling? one might enquire: Golda Meir. Pogrebin set her sights high. “What are you feeling right now?” She makes How to be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick is the reader laugh – and gag – by repeating all Pogrebin’s tenth book. She is in that panthe- too frequent statements, questions and excla- on of public figures who have achieved pro- mations, always offered with the best of inten- fessional success without sacrificing domestic tions. The fear-ridden “OMIGOD!” is one of fulfillment. She has been married to the same her particular pet peeves. Too often it signifies man for 50 years; they have three children, that the friend has mistaken frightened iden- including twin daughters who became suc- tification for empathy. cessful writers, and family has been key to Other misapprehensions abound. People her well-being. She writes of them with deep eager to show their compassion often say such appreciation and affection. things as “I know just how you feel!” Or they This book should be on everyone’s required respond with “the same thing happened to reading list. It is as valuable to patients as it is to me!” likening their own pain to that of the friends of patients. Gene Wilder, actor, come- friend, and their own experience to that of dian, writer, friend of Pogrebin and himself a the patient. In fact, such seeming compassion cancer survivor, said: “I wish Letty’s wonder- generally indicates that in their haste to com- ful book had been available thirteen years ago miserate, these friends forgot to listen. They when I had cancer. I would have given it to all of are self-absorbed—or certainly self-referent. my friends and begged them to read it.” Pogrebin advocates silence in place of ill-cho- That these words come from Gene Wilder sen or ill-timed words. Just being with a sick speaks volumes. He’s a funny man. Pogrebin or grieving person is far more helpful than ranks comedy high on the list of activities one empty platitudes. Or, she says wisely, choose can share with an ailing friend. Watch reruns traditional responses, such as “I’m sorry for of old comedy shows together, or funny movies. your loss,” or “Please accept my condolences,” Listen to comedians on tape. Tell jokes. which are classic not cliché. She is wise to rec- ognize the difference. Continued on next page 24 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 I On Another Note

UMS presents Israel Philharmonic Orchestra San Slomovits, staff writer he Israel Philharmonic Orchestra re- by Toscanini, and the orchestra was renamed go abroad that it’s called The Israel Philhar- soloists who came to Israel. By the way, my wife, turns to Hill Auditorium, on Saturday, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1948 af- monic Orchestra, because there are so many Rachel, when she was a child, studied with the T March 15, under the auspices of the ter Israel attained independence. other orchestras in Israel. It’s the orchestra that principal clarinet player of the Philharmonic. So University Musical Society. To respect Shab- we have a lot of family connections there.” bat, the concert will begin at 8:45 p.m., 45 min- The IPO’s program for their Ann Arbor utes later than the usual starting time for UMS visit, and for most of the dates on their US tour, concerts. This will be the eighth time that the is the Bruckner Symphony #8 in C Minor. It is UMS has presented the Israel Philharmonic in the composer’s final symphony and is nearly an Ann Arbor. The IPO made their UMS debut in hour and a half in length. Ken Fischer says, “The 1972 and they most recently performed here in Bruckner is a very special work, worthy of being 2004. This Ann Arbor concert will be the first the only piece on the program for the evening.” stop on their 2014 US tour that will take them Arie Lipsky says he has never conducted the to 14 cities, including New York, Chicago, Mi- Bruckner but has played it several times when ami and Boston. he was principal cellist of the Buffalo Philhar- Ken Fischer, president of UMS, says, “We’re monic. “Bruckner was an organist and you can one of the few University presenters that have just hear that in this Symphony. You could call the opportunity to present the Israel Philhar- him a Romantic Minimalist, because he’s tak- monic. We are so pleased at UMS to have been ing small motifs and building them up into this able to, years and years ago, begin the tradition huge crescendo. He’s one of those composers of bringing the great orchestras of the world that if you hear a piece for just two minutes, you to our community. And certainly the Israel know, it’s very clear its Bruckner. The 8th Sym- Philharmonic, the Vienna Phil, and the Berlin Israel Philharmonic Orchestra phony in monumental, very, very impressive.” Philharmonic are among the great orchestras Avi Shoshani, the IPO’s Secretary General, adds of the world. When we bring in these orches- In the years since then, the IPO has hosted has represented Israel at every important occa- that the orchestra has performed the Bruckner tras, they’re impressed that we’re the smallest many of the finest soloists and played under sion. They’re known for their sound, especially many times in its history. “It is one of the most town, but we deliver the largest crowd.” the baton of most of the leading conductors of their string sound, it’s so silky and rich, and of favorite symphonies of our music director (Zu- Fischer recently learned of a 2012 film doc- the 20th century, including Leonard Bernstein course always played from the heart.” bin Mehta) and ourselves.” n umentary, Orchestra of Exiles, about the his- and Kurt Masur. But perhaps no single con- Lipsky went on to recall some of his early tory of the IPO, and suggested to Tilly Shames, ductor has had as long and as powerful a con- memories of the orchestra. “I got to know the Orchestra of Exiles, a film about the his- director of University of Michigan Hillel, that nection with the orchestra as Maestro Zubin orchestra at a very young age because my second tory of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Hillel bring the film to Ann Arbor around the Mehta. Mehta, who, coincidentally, was born cello teacher, Zvi Harell, was prinicpal cellist of will be shown at U-M Hillel on Wednes- time of the orchestra’s visit. Shames was able in 1936, the same year the IPO was founded, the Philharmonic for many years. Each time the day, March 12, at 7 p.m. The screening is to arrange a screening at Hillel for Wednesday, first conducted the IPO in 1961, when he sub- orchestra came to Haifa, he stayed overnight at open to the public, free of charge. March 12, at 7 p.m. The screening will be open stituted for an ailing Eugene Ormandy. He a hotel and I used to get a lesson. He would give UMS will present the Israel Philhar- to the public free of charge. became the IPO’s Musical Advisor in 1968 me tickets, so I saw them as a kid many times. I monic Orchestra in concert at Hill Audito- The IPO’s back-story is fascinating. It was and was named its Music Director for Life in saw some historical concerts, including with Jas- rium, on Saturday, March 15, at 8:45 p.m. formed in 1936 by the Polish violinist, Broni- 1977. Maestro Mehta will conduct most of the cha Heifetz, Rubinstein, Piatigorsky, all the big For ticket information, call 764-2538. slaw Huberman. Huberman, an acknowl- concerts on the IPO’s 2014 US tour, includ- edged virtuoso throughout Europe, was a ing its Ann Arbor appearance. (An interesting firsthand witness to some of the early effects Michigan side note; Maestro Mehta’s wife, the of Hitler’s rise to power, one of them being former Nancy Kovack, was raised in Flint and that many Jewish musicians were forced out attended the University of Michigan. Kovack of major orchestras in Germany and all over went on to become an actress, appearing in Europe. Understanding that things would get many TV and film roles in the 1960s and 70s. much worse before they got better, Huberman While at the UM, Kovack lived in the Martha enlisted the help of many prominent Jewish Cook Residence. On one of the IPO’s visits to figures, among them Chaim Weizmann and Ann Arbor in the 1980s, UMS organized a re- Albert Einstein, as well as non-Jews such as ception at the Martha Cook Residence for the famed conductors, Wilhelm Furtwangler and Mehtas and UM president, Jim Duderstadt and Arturo Toscanini, and convinced a number his wife, Anne.) (See photo.) of his fellow musicians and their families to Arie Lipsky, Musical Director of the Ann emigrate with him and form, what at first was Arbor Symphony, who was born and raised called the Palestine Orchestra. By doing so, he in Haifa, has many memories of the IPO. “In is estimated to have saved more than a thou- Israel we don’t call it the Israel Philharmonic sand people from the horrors that were to Orchestra,” he says laughing. “It’s just called come. The Palestine Orchestra’s first perfor- ‘The Philharmonic.’ There’s only one orchestra mance, on December 26, 1936 was conducted called that. It’s so historic. It’s only when they (left to right) Jim Duderstadt, Zubin and Nancy Mehta, and Anne Duderstadt at U-M in the 1980s For Patients and their friends, continued from previous page

Pogrebin tells several of the jokes that par- friend, Hershel, a Brooklyn Jew, brought She seems to know everyone. Her intimates we are human. We must forgive ourselves our ticularly appealed to her during her courses of him a container of chicken soup with mat- range from renowned literati to political dar- lapses and not let them dictate future behavior, treatment. Some of the jokes are very Jewish. zoh balls. Billy Joe tentatively spooned up lings to Hollywood celebrities to familiar jani- just as we must overlook the verbal malaprop- Indeed, Pogrebin, who grew up in an observant some broth with a wedge of the matzoh tors in the buildings she frequents. Her contacts isms of would-be helpers – but learn to steer Jewish home, has a keen Jewish sensibility and ball, chewed it, swallowed it, smiled ap- in the waiting room of Memorial Sloane Ket- clear of them. an erudition that is both impressive and typical provingly, and then fnished the soup to the tering’s cancer center criss-cross society’s so- This is where it becomes clear that Pogre- of Jews educated in traditional families. Among last drop. “Great balls,” he said. “What do cial grid. She responds to everyone with equal bin’s book is not just for healthy friends, but for yarns spelled out in the book is the follow- you Jews do with the rest of the matzoh?” warmth and humanity. patients, too. In sharing her experience of pa- ing oldie-but-goodie. It is cited here because She includes the one told by someone who’s Except when she doesn’t. She is unafraid to tienthood, she underscores the need to protect it eased Pogrebin’s pain at one of her lowest friend was losing his memory. He entertained face the more shameful episodes of her life. She one’s fragile world during a time of illness and points—as funny stories will, no matter how the friend by proposing a message: “If you have cites the time when her friend’s child, termi- uncertainty. Some friends are better shunned. many times we’ve heard them. It may not rouse short-term memory loss, press nine. If you nally ill, was hospitalized, and the author could The old trust may or may not reinstate itself, chortling, but it will bring a smile. have short-term memory loss, press nine. If not visit. Her anxieties, triggered by the associa- but as long as one’s energies must be focused on Billy Joe, an Alabama good ol’ boy, who you have short-term memory loss, press nine.” tions of her own mother’s illness years earlier, getting well, certain courtesies may be ignored. took to his bed with a nasty cold. Guar- In calling up memories, Pogrebin invites us kept her away. She chides herself for that lapse This book is a quick read, funny, frank, honest, anteeing it would make him feel better, his to see the breadth and depth of her friendships. but recognizes that, when all is said and done, and written with disarming charm. n Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 25 I Kosher Cuisine

Jewish Women’s Circle Shabbat cooking classes Mae E. Sander, special to the WJN hallah making starts when you feel Goldstein described how to make other that you like—all should be diced to small the temperature of the water, watch pre-dinner dishes. She explained how she size. Suggestions: C the bubbles rise in the proofing cooks her favorite brand of frozen gefilte canned corn yeast, smell the yeasty aroma, and feel just fish to make several variations, and how she chopped red pepper, red onion, scallions how sticky the dough should be. How to bake makes a cucumber salad. She offered sam- chopped fruit a challah was the first of four classes offered ples of these dishes that she had prepared before the class. craisins, dried cherries, mixed nuts “On Shabbat,” says Goldstein, “we have a Toss with dressing made from olive oil, vin- weekly event where food helps us to create a egar, salt, pepper, and soy sauce community. We have the smell of food, the sight of burning candles, and the sound of Kiddush that allows us to make l’chaim. We Cucumber salad Challah and spinach kugel set a royal table with wine, fish, meat, and 2 English cucumbers sprinkled with 1 ½ loaf of challah (around ½ pound of bread) in pieces challah. Shabbat is a mitzvah. It is a sign we Tablespoon of kosher salt 2/3 pounds frozen chopped spinach (1/3 of are all connected as Jewish people to God. Optional: grated carrot shreds and/or a 2 lb package) Making it special includes having children thinly sliced red pepper and/or thinly sliced red onion 3 eggs and guests reflect on the past week.” 10 cloves garlic The main course of a Shabbat dinner tradi- Dressing: 2 medium onions tionally includes some type of kugel, chicken ½ cup white vinegar, ½ cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil or chicken soup, and possibly other side-dish- or ½ cup total combination of both 2 teaspoons salt scant ½ cup sugar es. Four kinds of kugel thus were the subject Soak the bread in water; before using it, wring of the third Shabbat cooking class. A large In large bowl leave salted cucumbers for an out all the water, mix with the spinach. Fry the challah-and-spinach kugel was ready when hour or more. Water will be drawn out of onions and garlic in the oil. Mix all ingredi- class began, and the first activity was tasting it cucumbers, drain it off. Cucumbers may be ents together and place in greased 9” by 13” and learning the recipe from Goldstein. Apple peeled, partially peeled, or left unpeeled as pan. Bake for 1 and ½ hours at 375 degrees. kugel with fresh apples and apricot preserves you prefer. was next, followed by classic potato kugel and Note: You can buy frozen spinach that is veri- Toss dressing, cucumbers, and your choice of fied to satisfy kosher rules. last January under the leadership of Esther a Yerushalmi kugel made with noodles, sugar, other vegetables to taste. Goldstein. As participants from the Jewish Women’s Circle stirred and kneaded their Gefilte fish five ways dough under her guidance, she also pro- Red eggplant Gefilte fish ready to cook is available in fro- vided insights into the spiritual and Biblical 2 eggplants cut in strips, skin on 1 zen loaves from Hiller’s. This is preferable to connections that come from baking challah. /3 cup oil the fish purchased in jars. Esther Goldstein’s The women shared their memories of Shab- 1 or more cloves of crushed garlic variations for cooking the fish loaves: bat foods, of mothers who baked bread, and 1 and ½ diced onions of one family who still used a challah cover ½ jalapeno pepper, diced, without seeds, To make fish patties: Completely defrost the or pepper flakes (optional) fish loaf. Chop fish and mix with egg, matzah their now-adult daughter had made in kin- 2 dergarten. /3 cup catsup meal, and spice. Form patties and fry in a skil- When the dough was ready, Goldstein Heat oil in large frying pan or wok. Add gar- let. Serve with horseradish. demonstrated how to form a 4-strand braid, and pepper. With help from a few volunteers lic, cook until it starts to brown. Add peppers To make fried slices: Defrost and slice the loaf creating a beautifully-shaped loaf, and then to peel potatoes, onions, and apples, Zweibel and onions and cook briefly. Add eggplant, into 10-12 slices. Dip in egg and panko bread- helped everyone to wrap up their dough to demonstrated how she makes each of these, stir into pan. Cook approximately 15 minutes crumbs. Fry in a skillet. Serve with horserad- take home, allow time for complete rising, using recipes from the cookbook series Kosher until eggplant begins to soften, stirring fre- ish and finally braid a loaf to be baked in her own by Design and from a fundraising cookbook quently. Add more oil if needed, but eggplant To boil with broth: Use a large pot with plen- oven. She explained how either the formed from a Hebrew school. doesn’t need to be saturated with oil. Add cat- ty of water and a variety of vegetables. First, dough or the baked loaves can be frozen, The “grand finale” of the four week series sup—the mixture should look red. Cover and semi-defrost the loaf and loosen the parch- avoiding a rush to bake just before Shabbat. showed how to make chicken soup with lots cook for around 45 minutes until soft. ment paper so that the loaf can expand – leave “On a Shabbat table, we have two loaves of vegetables and matzoh balls and then a This dish lasts for around 2 weeks in the re- plenty of room in the pot. A large pot can ac- of bread, “ Goldstein explained. “These rep- surprise dessert: a chocolate trifle. Gail Ep- frigerator. commodate 2 loaves. resent the two portions of manna that the stein, another of the JWC organizers, sum- For broth, place in the water: 1/4 cup sugar, Jews in the wilderness gathered for Shabbat. marized the four cooking classes thus: “The Baba ghanoush dash of pepper & garlic salt, 2 carrots and a We braid 3, 4, 6, or 12 strands to remember purpose of these classes is to debunk the good-sized onion cut in pieces. Bring this to a the twelve loaves on the Showbread Table myth that Shabbat preparation is a chore. 1 eggplant 7 cloves of garlic boil before adding the partially-wrapped fish. in the Temple, one for each of the 12 tribes. Making Shabbat easier and more reason- 2 tsp salt Let broth & fish simmer for 1½ hours. Cool, The loaves can be any size. We put a cover able has been our goal: to help you develop 6 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise slice the loaf into 10-12 slices, garnish with over the two loaves so that they won’t feel a sense of flavors and seasonings. Many of carrot slices, and serve with horseradish. Pierce the eggplant with a knife to prevent it neglected when we make Kiddush with wine these Shabbat foods can be made ahead of To bake with broth: Remove the parchment before blessing these loaves.” time, rather than in a rush. Challah can be from exploding in the oven. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Then put under the broiler until from partially-defrosted loaf, put water and The blessings over wine and challah begin baked and frozen; baba ghanoush and other all other ingredients as above in a pot with a each Friday-night Shabbat meal. Thus, this spreads can keep in the refrigerator. Shabbat the eggplant is blackened and smells burned. Different ovens require different times for tight lid, and bake covered in the oven for 2 challah baking lesson was the first of four is a special time of week, but the preparation hours at 350 degrees. Serve as for boiled fish. Shabbat cooking classes held for the Jewish doesn’t need to be difficult.” this: you will have to watch it carefully to learn Women’s Circle of Washtenaw County in The Jewish Women’s Circle provides how your oven works. To bake with tomato sauce: Place unwrapped, January of this year. an opportunity for Jewish women to meet In food processor crush garlic very fine. Split partially-defrosted fish in pot with tight lid, At the second class Shternie Zweibel new friends, socialize, and truly discover the eggplant and add the insides, not the add 1 jar of marinara sauce, bake covered for demonstrated how to prepare several dishes the power of the Jewish Woman. Meetings blackened skin, to the food processor. Pulse a 2 hours at 350 degrees. Slice fish and serve that are appropriate to begin the Shabbat througout the year offer innovative work- few times. Add mayo and process briefly, leav- with the sauce. meal after the blessings. Zweibel’s family’s shops, lectures, and creative activities. It is ing some of the texture intact. Note: Eating horseradish is one of the tra- Shabbat favorite is baba ghanoush, the fa- open to all women, no affiliation necessary. ditions that Jews learned in the many lands miliar garlic-flavored eggplant spread that To learn more, contact Esther Goldstein, where they have lived. There is no other rea- can be eaten with the challah. She also dem- [email protected] or join the Facebook Cous cous or quinoa salad son to eat horseradish with fish than that it onstrated quick-cooking couscous or quinoa group “Jewish Women’s Circle of Washt- This is more a set of suggestions than a recipe, tastes good. It enhances the food: a basic to salad, and another eggplant salad called Red enaw County.” n which you can change to your taste and ac- Shabbat Eggplant. Participants chopped vegetables cording to what you have on hand. Recipes by Esther Goldstein and Shternie for the demos and tasted samples of each one First, cook cous cous or quinoa according to Zweibel of these dishes. package directions. Add vegetables or fruits 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 ICalendar The Magic Flute an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Peoplehood and Its Role and Significance in Jewish March 2014 Life:” BIC. 8 p.m. Also March 11, 18 and 25. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but Saturday 1 understanding it is no simple matter. Study Sung in German with projected English translations the text in the original, with the classical Rashi Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. University Opera Theatre directed by Kay Walker Castaldo Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9:30 a.m. University Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Martin Katz Bat Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30­ a.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Wednesday 5 Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. Sunday 2 Mahj: TBE. Off-site. 1–3 p.m. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. th 6 Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Series: BIC. Yad Hebrew 101: TBE. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Project. 9:30 a.m. Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Meeting: BIC. Social Action Committee. 10:30a.m. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Thursday 6 the basic text of Chassidism and discover the March 27 at 7:30 PM beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4 p.m. March 28 & 29 at 8 PM Evenings in the Library: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. High School Shir Chadash Café: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring March 30 at 2 PM muscle firming through stretching exercises synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Monday 3 non-members; 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions Torah Trop Classes: TBE. Noon. per month for $10; 10 a.m. Current Events Tickets $28 & $22 Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. with Heather Dombey at 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. For Students $10 with ID Open House: BIC Keshet. 6 p.m. information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ League Ticket Office Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30 p.m. jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from 7:30– 734-764-2538 Tuesday 4 8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests from 8:30– tickets.music.umich.edu 10 p.m. $5/per class. Students and children Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring mixers and more. Families welcome. Thursdays. muscle firming through stretching exercises Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 non- Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with Maria Jewish legal system by following the intriguing Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions per month discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a for $10; 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. composite of practical law, logical argumentation $3 per person; Noon. Games and Activities and moral teachings. Study of the original including mahjong and quilting; 1 p.m. For Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@jccfed. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra org or phone 971-0990. 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Stadium. Participants will see the press box, Frankel Center. Presented by Dmitry information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ Saturday 8 a special fan suite, and the locker room and Slepovitch of The New School. Michigan jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. they’ll also get to step out onto the field. Union, Pendelton Room, 530 South State Blood Pressure Screening: JCC Adult Program. Jewish Parenting Workshop: TBE. 8:30–9:45 a.m. 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. with aftercare until 6 p.m. Street. For information, see www.lsa.umich. Nurses from CARE Response visit the JCC on Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. for an additional fee. $40/JCC members ($4 edu/judaic/events. 4–6:30 p.m. second Thursday each month to provide free Shabbat Services: BIC. 6th Grade Shabbat off for siblings) amd $65/non-members. Hebrew 104: TBE. 5 p.m. blood pressure screenings and information on Morning at 9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat at 11:15 a.m. For information or to register, email Musical Meditations: TBE. 5:30–6:15 p.m. staying healthy. No RSVP required. 12:30 p.m. nd [email protected] or phone 971-0990. Mini Minyan for K-2 Grade at 11:15 a.m. Art Class: Introducing the Collage: JCC. 7–8:30 Presentation: JCC Adult Programs. Eastern Shabbat Morning Service: AARC. Participative English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. p.m. See March 4. Michigan University professors Jeff Bernstein community service integrates traditional liturgy Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– and Marty Shichtman, and their students, will Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at “Peoplehood and Its Role and Significance in with music, chanting and contemporary English Jewish Life:” BIC. 8 p.m. Also March 18 and 25. discuss their experiences traveling throughout readings. Includes Torah service and discussion. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. New York, Philadelphia and Washington Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Led by Rabbi Michal Woll. Meets at the JCC. For For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 as they explored their Jewish heritage. For Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but more information, call 845-2361 or email Rabbi or email [email protected]. Ongoing. information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ understanding it is no simple matter. Study Michal at [email protected]. 10 a.m.– noon. Torah Trop Class: TBE. Noon. jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. 1 p.m. the text in the original, with the classical Rashi B’nai Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4 p.m. Jewish Parenting Workshop: TBE. 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Keshet Classes: BIC. 6 p.m. Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from 7:30– Shabbat services: See listing at end of alendar. Leading From the Inside Out: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests from 8:30– Wednesday 12 10 p.m. $5/per class. Students and children free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, Sunday 9 Tuesday 11 Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. mixers and more. Families welcome. Thursdays. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8:30 p.m. Talmud–Jewish Civil War: Chabad. Sharpen Planning Session: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Hebrew 101: TBE. 5:30–6:30 p.m. your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal Executive Committee Meeting: BIC. 9:30 p.m. Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring system by following the intriguing discussions muscle firming through stretching exercises Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Education Committee Meeting: BIC. 11 a.m. in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 Women’s Torah Study with Cantor Rose: TBE. of practical law, logical argumentation and Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with For information, contact cantorannie@gmail. moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud the basic text of Chassidism and discover the Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions com. 7 p.m. tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. per month for $10; 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Thursday 13 Pulpit Switch: TBE. TBE and STC Pulpit Switch. Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. Games and 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Activities including mahjong and quilting; 1 p.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Friday 14 Making a Hagaddah to Fit Your Family: TBE. In For information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring the TBE Library. 6–7:30 p.m. jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. muscle firming through stretching exercises Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal Evening Minyan: BIC. Moves to new time. 7:30 p.m. Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 discussion. Participants are welcome to bring All ages and levels welcome including UM and non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with lunch. 12:30–1:30 p.m. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions Ann Arbor Orchestra: JCC. Chamber Series Monday 10 Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. per month for $10; 10 a.m. Current Events performance at 1:30 p.m. preceded by For information, call 936-2367. with Heather Dombey; 11 a.m. Homemade dessert served at 1 p.m. $10 per person. For School’s Day Out Program: JCC. Featuring “The Litvak Jewish Music Tradition:” UM Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. For information, email [email protected] field trip to University of Michigan Football or phone 971-0990.

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28 1264_UBT_Mortgage Ad-19.625x6.375_WashtenawJewishNWS.indd 1 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2014 1/24/14 10:05 AM Yiddish Group: JCC. Drop-in class. 1:30–3 p.m. Purim Carnival: BIC. 11 a.m. non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with Ongoing. Purim Celebration: AARC. Catered lunch and Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions Wednesday 19 Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot communal reading of the Megillah held at the per month for $10; 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. Games and Shabbat at 6 p.m. Tot Dinner at 1:30 p.m. JCC. Participants encouraged to wear crazy Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service with costumes and enter their Hamantaschen in the Activities including mahjong and quilting; 1 p.m. Mahj: TBE. Off-site. 1–3 p.m. Kol Halev and Adult Bar Mitzvah at 7:30 p.m. bake-off. Meal is $10 per person with discounts For information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. for those who reserve in advance and/or who jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. dress in costume. No charge for those ages 5 Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Hebrew 101: TBE. 5:30 p.m. and under. Reservations appreciated. Phone All ages and levels welcome including UM and Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Saturday 15 445-1910 or email Jennifer Cohen via www. non-UM participants. Held at Beanster’s Café, Board Meeting: BIC. 9 p.m. aarecon.org/contact-us. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ground floor of UM Michigan League. For Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Purim Meal and Program: Chabad. Full course information, call 936-2367. 1:30 p.m. Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m. meal at 5:30 p.m. at the JCC and program for Belin Lecture in American Jewish Public Affairs: Thursday 20 Purim Programs: TBE. 5th Grade Purim Shpiels adults and children including a reading of the Frankel Center. 24th Annual Belin Lecture. from 9:30–10:15 a.m. and from 11:45 a.m.– Megillah. 5:30 p.m. “The Jewish Cold War: Anxiety and Identity Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. 12:30 p.m. Megillah Reading from 5–6 p.m. Purim Mixology Party: RUACH/Renaissance in the Aftermath of the Holocaust,” presented Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring Purim Carnival from 5:30–8 p.m. Group of TBE. Off-site at 6 p.m. by Susan Glenn, University of Washington. muscle firming through stretching exercises synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 Bat Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. University of Michigan Palmer Commons, non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with rd Forum Hall, 100 Washtenaw Avenue. For more 3 Grade Family Program: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Monday 17 information, see http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions Purim Celebration: BIC. “Live from Beth judaic/events. 4 p.m. per month for $10; 10 a.m. Current Events Israel, It’s Saturday Night!” 8:30 p.m. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Hebrew 104: TBE. 5–6:15 p.m. with Heather Dombey; 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. For Grand Gala Purim Celebration: Chabad. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Musical Meditations: TBE. 5:30–6:15 p.m. Megillah reading, gragars for everyone, Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ Purim Shpiel, all-you-can-eat Hamantashen, Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Evening session of jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. book club will focus on Witnesses to the One: The dancing, singing, food, drinks, door prizes, For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Lunchtime session of Spiritual History of the Sh’ma, by Rabbi Joseph B. raffles. 8:30 p.m. or email [email protected]. Ongoing. book club will focus on Witnesses to the One: The Meszler. Contact Cantor Rose at cantorannie@ Spiritual History of the Sh’ma, by Rabbi Joseph B. Purim Party: TNT TBE. Off-site from 9 p.m.– Torah Trop Class: TBE. Noon–1 p.m. gmail.com for details. 7:30–8:30 p.m. 12 a.m. Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. Meszler. Contact Cantor Rose at cantorannie@ Art Class: Introducing the Collage: JCC. 7–8:30 gmail.com for details. Noon–1 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Keshet Classes: BIC. 6 p.m. p.m. See March 4. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4 p.m. Leading From the Inside Out: TBE. 7–8 p.m. “Peoplehood and Its Role and Significance in Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. Jewish Life:” BIC. 8 p.m. Also March 25. Sunday 16 7:30–8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: from 8:30–10 p.m. $5/per class. Students and Purim Services: Chabad. Morning services with Tuesday 18 Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but children free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, Megillah reading. 9 a.m. understanding it is no simple matter. Study line dances, mixers and more. Families Gan Katan: BIC. 10:30 a.m. the text in the original, with the classical Rashi welcome. Thursdays. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. Middle School Shir Chadash Café: TBE. 2 p.m. Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring Talmud–Jewish Civil War: Chabad. Sharpen Purim Shaharit and Megillah Reading: BIC. 9 a.m. muscle firming through stretching exercises your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 system by following the intriguing discussions

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in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite muscle firming through stretching exercises Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Weekly Shabbat services of practical law, logical argumentation and synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service– Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions Family Service honoring 5th Grade with a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sunset. per month for $10; 11 a.m. Homemade Dairy Middle School Shir Chadash at 7:30 p.m. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/Ma’ariv Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. Games and Fourth Friday Shabbat: AARC. Musical Kabbalat with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every Friday 21 Activities including mahjong and quilting; 1 p.m. Shabbat services are held at the JCC and are week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Discussions For information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ led by Rabbi Michal Woll. Services followed led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. Informal jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. by a vegetarian potluck dinner. Pizza nosh for scholars. Home hospitality available for discussion. Participants are welcome to bring Yiddish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): children before services at 6 p.m. and childcare Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. lunch. 12:30–1:30 p.m. All ages and levels welcome including UM and provided during services from 6:15 – 7:30 Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning childcare Yiddish Group: JCC. Drop-in class. 1:30–3 p.m. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s p.m. Reservations requested for pizza and from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Ongoing. Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. childcare. Call 445-1910 or email Jennifer Cohen Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot For information, call 936-2367. via www.aarecon.org/contact-us. 6–10 p.m. Congregation. Learners’ Service held first Shabbat at 6:00 p.m. Tot dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hebrew 104: TBE. 5–6 p.m. Friday Night Shabbat Dinner: BIC. 6:45 p.m. or second Saturday each month at the JCC Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service–Bring Musical Meditations: TBE. 5:30–6:15 p.m. “Reading In and Reading Out: Different from 10 a.m.–noon. Discussion-based format a Friend and Middle School Shir Chadash Sing Paths, One Torah:” BIC. Presented by Rabbi with changing topics, focusing on historical, the Beatles at 7:30 p.m. Yiddish Movie Night: UM Frankel Center. geographical, and political traditions of Showing of Our Children. 202 S. Thayer Street, Robert A. Harris, BIC Rosenberg Scholar-in- Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Residence. 8 p.m. different parts of traditional service each month. Room 2022 Thayer. For information, see http:// Regular morning service generally held on the www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. 6 p.m. second or third Saturday each month at the JCC Saturday 22 “Peoplehood and Its Role and Significance in Saturday 29 from 10 a.m.–noon. Traditionally based, with Jewish Life:” BIC. 8 p.m. music plus a lengthy Torah discussion. For info, Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Torah Study with Rabbi: TBE. 8:50 a.m. email [email protected] or call 913-9705 or visit B’nai Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, but B’not Mitzvah: TBE. 10–11:30 a.m. www.aarecon.org. Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. understanding it is no simple matter. Study Shabbat Services: Chabad. Friday night services the text in the original, with the classical Rashi Kiddush Luncheon: BIC. 12:15 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. at Shabbat candle lighting time. Saturday commentary. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday. “Did Moses Write the Torah:” BIC. Presented morning services at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon by Rabbi Robert A. Harris, BIC Rosenberg services 45 minutes before sundown. Call Sunday 23 Scholar-in-Residence. 1 p.m. 995-3276 for Home Hospitality and Meals for Wednesday 26 Mincha and Scholar-in-Residence Reception: Shabbat and Jewish Holidays. BIC. Mincha at 6:30 p.m. followed by reception Yom Hashoah Candle Packing: BIC Men’s Club. Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally 9:30 a.m. at 7 p.m. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each “Poetry and War: Vilnius Cityscape in Beth Israel Café: BIC Women’s League. 9:30 a.m. Kids’ Night Out: JCC. Kids will spend a Saturday month. Call 663-4039 for more information. Translation:” UM Frankel Center. Presented night with crafts, games, a movie, pizza and 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. Red Cross Blood Drive: BIC. 9:30 a.m. by Laimonas Briedis of Vilnius University. dessert. $10/JCC members; $15/non-members. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Rabbi Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Room 1636, UM School of Social Work RSVP by phone to 971-0990. For information, Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan with Rabbi basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Building, 1080 East University Avenue. For email [email protected]. 6:30–10 p.m. Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. information, see http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ “Christians and Jews Reading Scripture:” BIC. judaic/events. Noon. Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. Call the office Education Committee Meeting: BIC. 11 a.m. Presented by Rabbi Robert A. Harris, BIC at 665-4744 or consult website at www. Sunday Brunch Concert Series: JCC. Featuring Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. Rosenberg Scholar-in-Residence. 7:30 p.m. templebethemeth.org for service details. the Dexter Orchestra Ensemble, founded in Hebrew 101: TBE. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday 2005 with 30 members and now grown to over Staff Appreciation Dinner: BIC BIRS. 6 p.m. Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. 80. Conductor Tony Elliot, UM professor of Hebrew 103: TBE. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every cello leads chamber groups who perform music Sunday 30 Shabbat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in advance. that ranges from baroque to modern. $10/JCC members; $12/non-members. Reservations Thursday 27 Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the required via email to karenfreedland@jccfed. basic text of Chassidism and discover the beauty Frequently listed iphone numbers org or by phone at 971-0990. 11 a.m. Thursdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. and depth of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. and addresses of organizations: Youth Choir Concert and Ice Cream Party: TBE. Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring Kol Halev Concert: TBE. “Yiddish and Sephardic Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) 2–3:30 p.m. muscle firming through stretching exercises Gems” from 3–4:30 p.m. 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Symposium on “Food, Land and Justice: A Jewish synchronized to music. $12/members; $14 Passover Sale: TBE Sisterhood. 3–7:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation Perspective:” AARC. Cosponsored by Pardes non-members. 9:30 a.m. Energy Exercise with (AARC) Hannah, TBE, BIC and JCC. This symposium Maria Farquhar. $4 per session or 3 sessions P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 will explore connections of contemporary food per month for $10; 10 a.m. Current Events Monday 31 consciousness to Jewish traditions and text with Heather Dombey; 11 a.m. Homemade Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) related to Shmita, agricultural, land and labor Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person; Noon. For English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 practices. Dr. Oren Hesterman, author of Fair information, contact rachaelhoffenblum@ Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Chabad House Food and president of Fair Food Network, will jccfed.org or phone 971-0990. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at 715 Hill Street 995-3276 deliver keynote speech. Breakout sessions and “Talmudic Depictions of Mothers: What Do Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Jewish Community Center (JCC) discussions. For information, contact Idelle They Tell Us About The Rabbis?” UM Frankel 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 Hammond Sass at [email protected] Center. Presented by Marjorie Lehman, or email [email protected]. Ongoing. or leave phone message at 445-1910. 2–5 p.m. Frankel Fellow. 202 South Thayer Street, Room Torah Trop Class: TBE. Noon–1:30 p.m. Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Evening in the Library: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. 2022 Thayer. For more information, see http:// Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: TBE. 7:45–9 p.m. www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/events. 12:15 p.m. Women’s Torah Study with Cantor Rose: TBE. Jewish Family Services (JFS) Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Israeli Dancing: JCC. Easy and oldies from Jewish Federation Monday 24 7:30–8:30 p.m. Intermediate and requests Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 from 8:30–10 p.m. $5/per class. Students and Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Hillel. Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm time. Pardes Hannah English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. children free. Learn the latest Israeli dances, 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– line dances, mixers and more. Families Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at welcome. Thursdays. Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Mahj: TBE. Held off-site. 7:30–9:30 p.m. followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service at For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 UM Hillel Talmud–Jewish Civil War: Chabad. Sharpen 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Service or email [email protected]. Ongoing. 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. Torah Trop Classes: TBE. Noon. system by following the intriguing discussions Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Shalom Gever: TBE. 4:30–8 p.m. in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite Congregation. 6:15 p.m. at the JCC the fourth Keshet Classes: BIC. 6 p.m. of practical law, logical argumentation and Friday each month. Musical Shabbat service followed by vegetarian potluck. Pizza nosh for Shabbat Candlelighting Leading From the Inside Out: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. the kids at 6:00 p.m. Childcare provided during Sit n’ Knit: TBE Sisterhood. Off-site from 7:30– the service. All are welcome to attend. For March 7 6:08 p.m. 8:30 p.m. information, call 975-6527, email mamacohen@ Friday 28 comcast.net, or visit www.aarecon.org. March 14 7:16 p.m. Tuesday 25 Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle- Rabbi Levy’s Lunch and Learn: TBE. 12:30–1:30 p.m. lighting time. Home hospitality available for March 21 7:24 p.m. Tuesdays at the JCC: JCC Adult Programs. Yiddish Group: JCC. Drop-in class. 1:30–3 p.m. Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call 995- March 28 7:31 p.m. Join Diane Dahl for Callanetics featuring Ongoing. 3276 in advance.

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Mazel tov Terri Ginsburg and Jeffrey Spoon on the birth of their granddaughter, January 21. Jill Cohen on the birth of her granddaughter, January 28. Macy Field, on her bat mitzvah, March 1. Avi Gurfinkel, on his bar mitzvah, March 8. Jackson Roberts, on his bar mitzvah, March 8. Maya Grekin, on her bat mitzvah, March 15. Ari Mabry, on his bar mitzvah, March 22. Julian Reinhart, on his bar mitzvah, March 22. Sophie Greenberg, on her bat mitzvah, March 29. Emma Weingarden, on her bat mitzvah, March 29

Condolences Levana Aronson on the death of her mother, Doreen Shaharabany. Julius Cohen on the death of his wife, Loretta Rosalie Cohen. Evan Mirsky, on the death of his aunt, Jeanette Morgenstern, January 10. Ellen Offen, on the death of her mother, Edith Lipman, January 11. John Weiss on the death of his mother Fae Weiss, January 14. Alan Lampear on the death of his father, Harold Lampear, January 16. Kathy Rhodes, on the death of her aunt, Eva Mendelsohn, January 28. Noreen DeYoung, on the death of her father, and Jessica DeYoung Kander on the death of her grandfather, Robert David Horowitz, January 30. Sherri Peller on the death of her sister-in-law, Esther Finkelstein, February 5.

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