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JCC Jewish Film Festival returns to the Michigan Theater Remembering the fallen Halye Aisner, special to the WJN Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN The Community-Wide Yom Hazikaron he ninth annual Lenore Marwil Jewish of the largest and most important city in Israel, The program on Wednesday, April 28, will Ceremony for Greater Ann Arbor, hosted by Film Festival will return to Ann Arbor is a Steven Spielberg Jewish Archive production. feature a discussion on the Michigan Film Beth Israel Congregation, will take place on April 25–29. The Jewish Community This year’s event will Industry. Thursday, April 29, the program will T Monday, April 19, from 7–8 p.m. Center of Greater Ann Arbor, in association with feature two new feature Leila Ferault and Michael Levine, with Yom Hazikaron, which is often translated the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Lunch and Learn a discussion on “Jewish Genealogy—How to as Israel Remembrance Day, is a time for Detroit and the Michigan Theater, will showcase programs at the Find the Family You Never Knew You Had.” Israelis and Jews the world over to take a 14 films over five days at the Michigan Theater Michigan Theater. The cost for each program is $8 for JCC moment to mourn the loss of Israeli soldiers on East Liberty. members and $10 for non-members. and victims of terror. Coming as it does just The festival will open at 8 p.m. with a The festival will conclude on April 29 with before Israeli Independence Day, this one showing of the Lenore Marwil 2010 Feature the showing of the Australian comedy, Hey! hour ceremony can provide a very powerful Film winner, A Matter of Size, which tells the Hey! It’s Esther Blueburger, starring Toni emotional experience to everyone present. story of an overweight chef who discovers Collette and Keisha Castle-Hughes. This is In the ceremony in Ann Arbor, volunteers the fine art of Sumo wrestling. Film the hilarious story of the unending quest from the community will present memo- sponsors are invited to a pre-film spon- to fit in, and the girl who solves it by rial poems and songs (with instrumental sor’s reception catered by Lori Shepard completely breaking out. accompaniment) in Hebrew and English, of Simply Scrumptious Catering. The Jewish Film Festival is made and a PowerPoint presentation which Of the 14 films, eight of the films possible thanks to the Michael and memorializes the lives of some of the fallen. are foreign, including five from Israel. Patricia Levine Philanthropic Foundation, Rabbis from each of the congregations in The Israeli films, The Debt, A Matter the Charles and Rita Gelman Educational Ann Arbor will read biblical or religious of Size and For My Father have all been Foundation, and the many generous selections. Many of the works to be included nominated for multiple Israeli Academy sponsors of the event. Additionally, the mirror those used in Israeli ceremonies. Awards. Leaving the Fold won the award Ann and Jules Doneson Film Festival En- for best documentary at the International dowment Fund was established by Shira and Festival of Cinema and Religion in Steve Klein to help insure the festival’s longevity. Rome, and Tel Aviv Jaffa, which depicts the remarkable, moving and humorous story Scene from the film Hello Goodbye continued on page 6 Sixth Annual Celebrate Israel salutes Israeli innovation Eileen Freed, special to the WJN s an Innovation Nation, Israel has more with Israeli merchandise. This year’s theme: will develop an exhibit focusing on innovation companies listed on the NASDAQ than Innovation Nation, will offer new twist to pro- in Israel’s agricultural sector. The 22,570 Israeli soldiers killed in the Aany other foreign country and boasts gramming with a puzzle station, other hand-on Tickets for Celebrate Israel are $5/individual line of duty and 1,723 civilian terror victims the largest number of start-up companies per activities, and displays of some of the inventions and $10/family. Pre-registration is highly en- are remembered on this day. The ceremony capita in the world! The Ann Arbor community that have come from Israel’s hi-tech and green couraged. For more information or to register, this year is taking place just before the eve of will gather to celebrate Israel’s 62nd birthday and tech industry. volunteer or sponsor Celebrate Israel, visit www. Israeli Independence Day. Malli Holoshitz, to applaud Israeli innovation on Sunday, May 2, For the third year in a row, Ann Arbor will jewishannarbor.org/celebrateisrael or contact originally from Israel, chairs the commit- from 12:30–3:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community host a delegation from its Partnership 2000 Eileen Freed at celebrateisrael@jewishannarbor. tee that plans this community-wide event. Center of Greater Ann Arbor. This event brings community, Moshav Nahalal. The delegation org or 677-0100. n Holoshitz teaches adult Hebrew at Beth Israel together representatives from Greater Ann Ar- Congregation and is a Hebrew instructor at the bor’s Jewish communal organizations to conceive, Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield. program and implement a joyous celebration of Israeli innovation, creativity and culture for over 600 celebrants of all ages. As in previous years, participants can en- Mark your calendar joy Israeli dancing, tasty Israeli street food and March 29–April 7: Passover top-notch entertainment. Opening and closing ceremonies featuring Temple Beth Emeth’s Shir April 12: Yom Hashoah Chadash and Ann Arbor’s own Ricardo Seir will April 19: Yom Hazikaron take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will be fun Israel-themed activities for the entire family, a April 20: Yom Ha’Atzmaut children’s carnival, and a shuk (marketplace) Delegation from Moshav Nahalal with Ann Arbor hosts I Community

2935 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor Film Festival lineup includes three Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 voice: 734/971-1800 Jewish-related movies fax: 734/971-1801 e-mail: [email protected] Becca Keating, special to the WJN www.washtenawjewishnews.org The 48th Ann Arbor Film Festival, March 23–28, will host 170 films from 20 countries over six days. Films in this year’s festival span all genres, narrative, documentary, animation, ex- perimental and music video. With 40 programs, 10 that are free to the public, there is some- thing for everyone at this year’s festival. Editor and Publisher Three feature documentary films playing at this year’s festival examine cultural aspects of Susan Kravitz Ayer Judaism and how many Jewish people live in today’s world. These films are:City of Boarders; Calendar Editor Expansive Grounds; and Off and Running. Claire Sandler City of Boarders will play as part of the Out Night films in competition on March 25, at 7 p.m. In the heart of Jerusalem stands an unusual symbol of unity that defies generations of seg- Advertising Manager regation, violence and prejudice: a gay bar called Shushan. This compelling and intimate Gordon White documentary goes inside this underground sanctuary where people of opposing nationali- Design and Layout ties, religions and sexual orientations create an island of peace in a land divided by war. Dennis Platte Screening Sunday, March 28, at 1 p.m., will be the feature documentary Expansive Grounds. This documentary explores the filmmaker’s discussion about her identity as a Ger- Staff Writers man caused by the Berlin Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Observations during Noa Gutterman, Sandor Slomovits the time of 2003–2007 from the installment of the first slabs until two years after the opening Contributing Writers of the memorial to the public and many dialogs lead the filmmaker to a new reflection about Mara Abramson, Aura Ahuvia, Halye Aisner, her family’s role during Nazi time and about the significance of collective guilt. A German Melissa Apter, Gal Beckerman, Mari Cohen, story of every day life, Expansive Grounds is sponsored by Detroit Public Television and co- Leonard A. Cole, Laura Croff, Rabbi Lisa Delson, presented by The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus. Noreen DeYoung, Annette Fisch, Eileen Freed, Off and Running is another feature documentary in this year’s festival screening Saturday, Florence Gerber, Hillary Handwerger, Bob March 27, at 5 p.m. With white Jewish lesbians for parents and two adopted brothers—one Hoffman, Deborah Huerta, Ron Kampeas, mixed-race and one Korean—Brooklyn teen Avery grew up in a unique and loving house- Becca Keating, Adam Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson, Diego Melamed, hold. But when her curiosity about her African-American roots grows, she decides to contact Marcy Oster, Merrill Poliner, Dina Shtull, Efri- her birth mother. This choice propels Avery into her own complicated exploration of race, on Smith, Elliot Sorkin, Leslie Susser, Rabbi identity, and family that threatens to distance her from the parents she’s always known. Off Eliyahu Touger, Maia Volk and Running is sponsored by The Chronicle and co-presented by the Neutral Zone. n The Washtenaw Jewish News is a free and inde- Tickets to the festival are $9 for general admission $7 for students. To view the full festival pro- pendent newspaper. It is published monthly, gram or purchase tickets go to www.48.aafilmfest.org. with the exception of January and July. It is reg- istered as a Non-profit Michigan Corporation. Opinions expressed in this publication do not New documentary provides tools to respond to necessarily reflect those of its editors or staff Member of anti-Semitism on campus American Jewish Press Association WJN staff writers Many campuses around the world were flooded with anti-Semitic propaganda under the name of Israel Apartheid Week, held the beginning of March, including the University of Michigan Dear- born Campus. These activities created an insidious environment where Jews were verbally and even physically attacked on some campuses. Crossing the Line: The Intifada Comes to Campus is a new documentary highlighting the line that is crossed when anti-Zionist rhetoric turns into a pure form of anti-Semitism. “Behind a veil of criticizing Israeli policies, professors, teaching assistants and other uni- versity authorities are putting Jewish students at risk,” explains Wayne Kopping, director of ©2010 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. Crossing the Line. “This film provides a critical understanding of a dangerous trend on cam- All rights reserved. No portion of the Washtenaw pus that we unfortunately see is growing.” Jewish News may be ­reproduced without permission of the publisher. For a limited time, a condensed version of the film can be viewed on the documentary’s official website: www.campusintifada.com. Signed letters to the editor are welcome; they should not exceed 400 words. 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The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s Shalom Ann Arbor program welcomes all Publication date: Wednesday, April 28. newcomers for bagels and coffee at a Meet and Greet on Monday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Participants Extra copies of the Washtenaw Jewish News will be provided with a welcome package that includes essential information for those new to the are available at locations throughout Washtenaw County. Ann Arbor area, including information from local Jewish organizations. For more information or to RSVP, contact Halye Aisner at 971-0990 or [email protected]. Shalom Ann Arbor is made possible by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. IIn this issue… Advertisers...... 35 Israel...... 24 Youth...... 16 Books...... 8 On Another Note...... 26 Vitals...... 35 Calendar...... 30 Seniors...... 10 Women...... 11 Congregations...... 12 Teens...... 20 World Jewry...... 28

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Noa and Mira Award at Wharton Center, May 5 Bob Hoffman, special to the WJN srael’s leading recording artist Noa will by Quincy Jones in Rome, included Noa as she team up with Arab Israeli singer Mira performed “We are the Future.” The broadcast, I Award for a so- which included such ce- phisticated blend of lebrities as Oprah Win- contemporary Western frey, Angelina Jolie, Josh pop with Mid-Eastern Groban, Carlos Santana inflections for one night and Alicia Keys, was per- only—Wednesday, May formed live on various 5, at Wharton Center in channels and viewed by East Lansing. Known millions. in Israel by her given There will be a Pre- name, Achinoam Nini, view Lecture at this Noa was born in Tel performance. This free, Aviv and lived in New half-hour discussion York City from age two will be presented by Ser- until her return to Israel ling Chair in Israel Stud- at age 17. Her strongest ies, Dr. Yael Aronoff. influences come from Previews are held 45 the singer-songwriters Noa minutes prior to a per- of the 1960s, like Paul formance. Previews for Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. These the Cobb Great Hall are located in the Stoddard musical and lyrical sensibilities, combined with Grand Tier lounge on the third floor. Noa’s Yemenite roots and the jazz/classical/rock This World Music & Dance at Wharton background have shaped her unique sound. Center Series performance of Noa is generously Noa has tremendous experience in record- supported by Larry & Faylene Owen Arts and ing for film and theater. A few of these popular Culture Fund, Michigan State University Hillel, recordings include the part of Esmerelda in the The Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation, original French soundtrack of Notre Dame de and Mid-Michigan MRI. Paris, which went multi-platinum. Another is Noa’s World Music & Dance at Wharton a collaboration of two songs, one for the James Center Series performance is co-presented by Bond film Goldeneye and the other for Joan Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the of Arc. She also wrote the lyrics for the musi- MSU Lester & Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Stu- cal theme of Life is Beautiful, an Oscar award- dent Center. The media sponsor of the 2009- winning movie in 2000. 2010 World Music & Dance at Wharton Center Nominated as a “Good Will Ambassador” Series is Michigan Radio. n for the Food and Agriculture Organization of The Noa and Mira Award concert will take place the United Nations, Noa extends herself in the on Wednesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Cobb Great fight for peace, which she values greatly. In a Hall on the Michigan State University campus. global telecast fundraiser concert in front of an Tickets are $35 and can be purchased on www. audience of 350,000, Noa joined a notable group whartoncenter.com, or by calling (517) 432-2000 of stars and performers to raise awareness for or (800) WHARTON. children in conflict areas. The event, produced Chaverim B’Shirim to perform music From Harold Rome’s Pins and Needles Halye Aisner, special to the WJN Chaverim B’Shirim, Ann Arbor’s own all-vol- mances, the unteer choir, will have the room swaying and longest run the band playing as they perform music from of any mu- Harold Rome’s Pins and Needles at the Jewish sical during Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor on the 1930s. Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. Last year, Chaverim Songs from B’Shirim entertained the audience with selected the produc- songs from Rome’s popular Broadway musical, tion included Call Me Mister “Sunday In Pins and Needles originally opened on the Park” and “Sing Me a Song of Social Sig- Broadway in 1937 at the tiny Princess Theatre. nificance,” which reflected the new populist, It was sponsored and performed by members socially conscious outlook that had come into of the International Ladies Garment Workers existence during the first years of the Roosevelt Union. Originally, it played only on weekends, administration. but it was so popular that it quickly added per- Tickets are $5 and refreshments will be formances and moved to the larger Windsor served. For more information, contact the JCC Theatre. Pins and Needles ran for 1,108 perfor- at 971-0990. n

JCC hosts a night of Jazz, Rock and Klezmer Halye Aisner, special to the WJN The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor will host a Musical Coffee House on Sunday, April 18, from 7–9 p.m., at the JCC. Live musical entertainment includes special guests Brett Levy with Momenta; Gerald Ross, who performed with Yiddishe Cup in January at the Ark; and Alexi Ernstoff. Gourmet coffee and desserts will be provided. The cost is $10 for JCC members and $12 for non-members. Children 8 and over are welcome and free of charge. For more information or to RSVP to the event, contact the JCC at 971-0990.

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Lansing Civic Players to host Holocaust tribute Laura J Croff, special to the WJN n honor of Days of Remembrance, the annual commemoration of the Holocaust, The Un- Iderground at Lansing Civic Players, in part- nership with Dr. Henry Greenspan, will present Remnants on Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17. Both performances are at 8 p.m. Remnants is based on 20 years of the play- wright’s (Dr. Henry Greenspan) conversations with Holocaust survivors. Forty minutes in length, the piece is stark and minimalist, each segment recreating moments in which survi- Dr. Henry Greenspan vors reflect not only on the destruction but also on their lives in the aftermath. Performances of Magdeburg attic theatre in the former There- the play are followed by a discussion between sienstadt concentration camp—a space used for playwright and audience. performances during the Holocaust itself. Remnants was first produced for radio in Henry Greenspan is a psychologist and play- 1992 and distributed to NPR stations across the wright at the University of Michigan who has United States. As a stage play, Remnants has been been writing and teaching about the Holocaust presented at more than 200 venues throughout for almost three decades. He is the author of On the United States and Canada as well as in Brit- Listening to Holocaust Survivors: Recounting and ain, Israel, and the Czech Republic and has been Life History and, with Agi Rubin, Reflections: a winner of the Henrico National Competition, Auschwitz, Memory, and a Life Recreated as well the Attic Theater Center New Plays Festival (Los as the acclaimed play, Remnants. Angeles), the New Hope Performing Arts Festi- LCP embraces fully the community that LCP val, the National Script Competition of the Mid- lives and plays in and presents this performance, west Radio Theatre Workshop, and the Michigan with Dr Greenspan, as outreach and dialogue in Public Broadcasting Focus Award. Recent pre- what remains an age of genocide. sentations have included performances at the The Underground at Lansing Civic Players is John Houseman Theater (New York), the British located at 2300 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing. Library (London), the United States Holocaust Tickets are $15 and reservations are available Memorial Museum (Washington, DC), and the at (517) 484-9115. n JFS Caregiving Academy Efrion J. Smith, special to the WJN Jewish Family Services was awarded a one-year technology assistance, and moving and YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENT grant, with an option for renewal, from the transition assistance. Washtenaw County Workforce Development • Case management and support to remove bar- Hosted by The Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Community Action Innovative Enhanced riers to employment, including job readiness with MEDICIS Program Services, for the JFS Caregiving Academy. services. This includes “job coaching” from AESTHETICS Makers of Restylane® The JFS Caregiving Academy is a pioneer- individuals who have either worked in or are Perlane® and the ing project that fosters innovation by integrating currently in the senior services field. NEW Dysport® approaches to meeting the needs of older adults • Workshops on small business develop- GLYMED PLUS® skin care while concurrently providing basic and health lit- ment and networking in the senior service eracy education for a non-English speaking and field. JFS’s partnership with Washtenaw functionally illiterate population. The training Community College’s Small Business and is matched with a career path in healthcare and Technology Development Center will provide caregiving. By bringing together basic literacy special workshops to address various aspects training and special training in caregiving, the of entrepreneurship. Academy will be creating a solid foundation for • The Caregiving Academy will work with indi- the participants, developing the needed skills for viduals to enroll them in a Certified Nursing successful job placement and continuing educa- Assistant Program. The Academy will also NEW BEAUTY magazine tion in the growing field of geriatric services. assist them in completing course requirements; Picture yourself a little younger. The JFS Caregiving Academy consists of five passing state licensure examinations and components: obtaining employment with project partners. • English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy This funding will enable JFS to continue to THURSDAY, April 15 • 5 to 7 pm training curriculum. serve the ever-growing numbers of adults need- Michigan Heart and Vascular Institute • Field training in working with older adults: ing employment, along with older adults need- On the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor in-home health services, medical accom- ing caring, competent and committed caregivers. paniment, transportation, errands, gro- For more information about the JFS Caregiving Fighting back against aging skin doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Join us to cery shopping, prescription pick-up and Academy, visit the JFS website, www.jfsannarbor. learn about rejuvenating products and treatments to fit any budget. delivery, yard maintenance, computer/ org, or call the office at 769-0209. 5 pm Meet our aesthetic and surgical team, enjoy light refreshments. Register to win a FREE ultrasonic facial and $100 worth of GlyMed Plus® professional skin care products Marilyn Krimm’s CD, Songs of Our Past, now for sale WJN staff writers 5:15 pm Overview of surgical and non-surgical options to help you look and feel your best, followed by a panel discussion with our expert team The CD of Marilyn Krimm’s Songs of Our Past, re- caust: “The Homeless Child,” based on a poem by cently produced from the master of her 1973 Ha- Chana Chaitin; “The Butterfly,” based on a poem All guests will receive EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS, VIP gift bags that include dassah-sponsored recording, has been accepted by by Pavel Friedman; and “Birds Are Sleeping On GlyMed Plus® skin care samples, and the latest issue of New Beauty magazine. the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum The Branches,” based on a poem by Leah Rud- in Washington, D.C. for sale in its museum shop. nitsky. The final seven are songs of Israel, some of Paul Izenberg, MD Limited Seating! David Hing, MD All of the proceeds of the sales are being donated which may be familiar. Richard Beil, MD Call today to RSVP to the museum. The CDs are also available for purchase at the Daniel Sherick, MD 734 712-2323 The CD contains 16 songs. The first six are Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, Ian Lytle, MD Yiddish songs, most of them familiar to a Jewish Beth Israel Congregation, and Hadassah; again, all listener. The next three are songs about the Holo- proceeds going to the participating organization. www.cprs-aa.com 4 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 JewishJewish FilmFilm FestivalFestival

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This year’s festival chairs are Levana Aronson, Nor- Festival Passes cost $70 if you are a JCC member or and special Festi- man Miller and Roberta Tankenow. The festival will $75 for non-members, and can be purchased at the val programming also take place in Commerce Township, Birming- Jewish Community Center. Tax-deductible spon- on the JCC website. If ham, and Flint. sorship opportunities are available with a $360 do- you are interested in becoming a sponsor, Individual movie tickets are $10 each or a Festi- nation or more. Look for more information about contact Mimi Weisberg at [email protected] val Pass can be purchased for viewing all 14 movies. the Jewish Film Festival, sponsorship opportunities or call 971-0990.

2010 Film schedule

bar. Set against the construction of the separa- on edge, fearing remote detonation, feelings Sunday, April 25 tion wall between Israel and the Palestinian ter- of life return to Terek’s soul and by the end of the Opening Night, A Matter of Size, 8 p.m. ritories and the struggle for a gay pride parade weekend has to make the most important pro- A Matter of Size tells the story of Herzl, an in Jerusalem, these inter-woven stories reveal nouncement of his life. overweight chef from Ramala, who discovers the contradictions and complexity of the strug- the fine art of Sumo wrestling after landing a gle for acceptance. Wednesday, April 28 The Debt, 5 p.m. Tel Avi-Jaffa, 1:30 p.m. The Debt is a mesmerizing espionage thrill- In celebration of the 100 years since Tel er that takes place in Israel in the mid-1990s. Aviv’s establishment, Tel Aviv-Jaffa depicts the Rachel is a retired Mossad agent who recently remarkable, tries of Moshe Maltz as a timeline to explore moving and some of the painful moral and ethical dilem- humorous mas that acts of rescue and survival often entail. story of the It also reveals how traumatic events of the past largest city continue to play out years later. in Israel, the secular and HAG: The Story of the youthful al- Hasidic Actors Guild, 5 p.m. job as a dishwasher at a Japanese restaurant. In ternative to Special Guest: Filmmaker, Yisrael Lifschutz Jerusalem. order to become the first Jewish Sumo wrestler, “Pay Us for Payos” is the motto of the Has- published records about how she assisted in Supported Herzl will recruit three hefty friends to help him sidic Actors Guild. the capture of the “Surgeon of Birkenau,” a by in-depth achieve his goal. The result is a touching, sweet, HAG is a serio- Nazi war criminal. However, complications research and relatable and hilarious story about self-love and comic hybrid of occurred and the trial was never completed rare archival materials, the film accompanies acceptance. fact and fiction due to his alleged suicide. Thirty years later, a Tel Aviv from its inception, as an unpretentious chronicling the man living in a Ukraine nursing home claims neighborhood on the outskirts of Ottoman Jaf- Monday, April 26 life of Yisrael to be the surgeon and leaves Rachel with some fa, to the establishment of the State of Israel. “Izzi” Lifschutz. Leaving the Fold, 1:30 p.m. unfinished business. Leaving the Fold is a documentary film that He has acted in Disturbing the Universe, 5 p.m. tells the story of five young people born and Jump, 8 p.m. and/or consulted Filmmakers Emily and Sarah Kunstler ex- raised within Photographer Philippe Halsman became on such Holly- plore the life of “the most hated lawyer in Amer- the ultra-Or- one of the most sought-after celebrity portrait wood films asThe ica,” their father William. Disturbing the Universe thodox Jewish Chosen, Stranger examines the life of William Kunstler and the world who no Among Us and high profile longer wish to the independent cases he was remain on the classic Pi (which involved with inside. In par- he also co-produced). This outrageously funny including the ticular, two of mockumentary is a survey of Jewish visibility fight for Civil the young men in cinema and fictionalized history including Rights with who have left archival “behind the scenes” footage, interviews Martin Luther Orthodoxy are and staged scenes. It also goes beyond its humor King Jr., and able to main- to speak to contemporary Jewish experience. the Chicago 8 tain a relation- activists who For My Father, 8 p.m. ship with their protested the For My Father tells the story of Terek, a Pales- father, an ultra- artists of his generation, creating memorable Vietnam War. tinian man who is forced to complete a suicide Orthodox rabbi. Instead of shunning his sons, images of famous personalities often jumping The daughters mission in Tel Aviv in order to regain his father’s all three find a way to keep peace and love in in midair for LIFE magazine. Set in 1928 Aus- share a provoc- their hearts while agreeing to disagree about tria, Jump brings us the true story of the first ative and deeply personal journey as they paint religion. What follows are candid, open and trial of a Jew by the Nazi government. Philippe a complex portrait of a man whose life mirrors honest dialogue between the three men with Halsman and his bullying father Morduch, the battles that forever defined our history. no solution but respect and love. share a troubled relationship, which turns in- The Brothers Warner, 8 p.m. creasingly sour as the two embark upon a hik- followed by: City of Borders The Brother’s Warner is an intimate portrait ing tour in Austria. When Morduch is found and epic saga of the four film pioneers who City of Borders follows the daily lives of five dead, Philippe is charged and convicted of the Israelis and Palestinians at Jerusalem’s only gay founded and ran the Warner Bros. studio for crime. This film stars the late Patrick Swayze. more than fifty years. Cass Warner Sperling, Tuesday, April 27 No. 4 Street of Our Lady, 1:30 p.m. This is the remarkable, yet little-known sto- honor. However, Terek is given a second chance ry of Francisca Halamajowa, a Polish-Catholic at life when his explosive vest does not go off. woman who rescued 16 of her Jewish neighbors While waiting for repairs, he meets Keren a during the Holocaust. Cleverly passing herself young women who has recently separated from off as a Nazi sympathizer, Francisca was able to her Orthodox family. Members of this small, save two families who would surely have been poor community take Terek in as one of their killed by the Nazis. This film uses the diary en- own over the course of the weekend. Although

6 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 granddaughter of Harry Warner gives us an inside look at the original Hollywood indepen- dent filmmakers. Special events at this year's Film Festival Halye Aisner, special to the WJN Thursday, April 29 As part of the 9th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, He also did some screenwriting while Hello Goodbye, 1:30 p.m. several guest speakers will lead discussions following many of the in Hollywood after studying under In an effort to make a change from the films. There will also be new lunch and learn programs as part of legendary comedy writer Danny Simon, mundane Paris lifestyle, Alain, a successful this year’s event. The festival takes place April 25–29 at the Michigan mentor to such masters as his brother doctor and his wife, Gisele, decide to embrace Theater, located at 603 East Liberty. Neil Simon, and Woody Allen. Droz was their Jewish heritage and move to Tel Aviv. able to collaborate briefly with Simon Hello Goodbye is a comedic account of the Lars Rensmann to speak about film, on an anticipated book of his teachings Jump, starring Patrick Swayze until Simon’s untimely death in 2005, Lars Rensmann, DPhil, DAAD Visiting Assistant Professor of preempting the project. Political Science, will lead a discussion following a showing of the Droz has been at the Michigan Film Office since May 2008, returning to his film Jump, Monday, April 26, at 8 p.m. Set in 1928 Austria, Jump Ken Droz tells the true story of the first trial of a Jew home state to help the new film incentive by the Nazi government. program gain traction. In his position, he processes the continuing Rensmann came to Ann Arbor in the fall flow of information from the exploding Michigan filmmaking of 2006. He teaches in the areas of modern scene to the state’s many interested audiences such as the media, political theory; European integration and public, production and governmental communities, and keeps European comparative politics; and German track of the growing number of success stories statewide from the politics. He is the author and editor of six economic activity resulting. books and has published widely on political Jim Burnstein heads the Screenwriting theory and German and European politics Program at the University of Michigan, in journals such as the European Journal his alma mater, in the Department of of Political Theory, German Politics and Screen Arts and Cultures. He’s worked struggle that Alain & Gisele encounter while Lars Rensmann Society, Patterns of Prejudice, Political Studies, on such films as Renaissance Man and starting their new life. This film stars Fanny Political Science, the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book, and the Journal of D3: The Mighty Ducks and is one of the Ardent and Gerard Depardieu. A must see for Contemporary History, and in dozens of edited volumes. few working Hollywood screenwriters empty-nesters. Rensmann graduated with distinction from Luther College, living in Michigan. Most recently, MGM Bon-Papa, A Man Under Decorah, Iowa (B.A. in political science) and from the Free optioned The Quarterback Tale,written by German Occupation, 5 p.m. University of Berlin, Germany (M.A. in political science). He holds Burnstein and his partner Garrett Schiff. a doctoral degree (Dphil) with distinction (“summa cum laude”) Other projects written in collaboration In a gorgeously shot, meditative docu- Jim Burnstein mentary, the director sets out to explore the from the department of Political and Social Sciences at the Free with Garrett Schiff include Naked mystery of her non-Jewish paternal grandfa- University of Berlin. He is also affiliate professor at the University Shakespeare (Patchwork Productions), Genius (Paramount) and of Haifa and permanent fellow at the Moses Mendelssohn Center, AWOL (Myriad Pictures). University of Potsdam. He also held several other previous research and teaching appointments. Emily Kunstler discusses film Disturbing the Universe Filmmaker Yisrael Lifschutz to discuss his comedic film On Wednesday, April 28, following the 5 p.m. showing of Hag: the Story of the Hasidic Actors Guild Disturbing the Universe, filmmaker Emily Kunstler will lead a Yisrael Lifschutz will lead a discussion following a showing of discussion about the film. Kunstler and her sister, Sarah, are his film, HAG: The Story of the Hasidic Actors Guild, playing at the both producers and directors. They run Off Center Media, Michigan Theater on Tuesday, April 27, at 5 p.m. Lifschutz produced a production company that produces his first film in 1977 entitled The Return: A Hassidic Experience, documentaries exposing injustice in the focusing on people like himself who, after riding out the 1960s, opted criminal justice system. The sisters founded ther and the strange family silence surround- for a more spiritual experience. The film, Off Center Media in 2000, and have ing his activity in Vichy, France, during the which won a red ribbon at the American Film produced, directed, and edited a number War. On the maternal side of her family, both Festival for lifestyles, subsequently appeared of short documentaries, including Tulia, grandparents were victims of the Holocaust. on PBS and a number of cable channels. Texas: Scenes from the Drug War (2002), This is a soul-searching film, where responsi- The Returnwas subsequently brought to the which won Best Documentary Short at bility for the past must be weighed against the attention of the producers of The Chosen, the Woodstock Film Festival, and was reality of kin and blood. who hired Lifschutz as a consultant and instrumental in winning exoneration for 46 actor. Since then, Lifschutz has been called wrongfully convicted people; and Getting Hey! Hey! It’s Esther Blueburger, 8 p.m. upon to serve in a similar capacity for such Through to the President (2004), which has Emily Kunstler This is a quirky, yet meaningful, coming films asA Stranger Among Us, A Price Above aired on the Sundance Channel. of age film that all can relate to. Searching to Rubies and the now indie classic Pi, for which Other notable Off Center Media projects include A Pattern of find herself, Esther leaves her bat mitzvah cel- he also served as one of the producers. His Yisrael Lifschutz Exclusion: The Trial of Thomas Miller-El (2002), a documentary ebration and runs into Sunni, the cool girl. TV resume also includes the PBS 9-part series Civilization and the about racism at the trial of Miller-El, who had been on death Opposites attract and the girls quickly be- Jews, Unsolved Mysteries and NYPD Blue. He has also produced row in Texas since 1985; The Norfolk Four: A Miscarriage of programs for cable, including Saturday Nite Chai and Mosaic. Justice (2006), about four young men in Norfolk, Virginia, who falsely confessed to a rape-murder that they did not commit; and Ken Droz and Jim Burnstein to appear at Lunch and Learn Executing the Insane: The Case of Scott Panetti(2007). These films Program about Michigan film industry have contributed to campaigns to secure pardons, stay executions The JCC’s Jewish Film Festival will feature two new Lunch and and convince decision makers to reopen cases. Learn programs as part of this year’s event. The first program will Disturbing the Universe is the sisters’ first documentary take place Wednesday, April 28, at 11:30 a.m., at the Michigan feature. Theater. This event will feature a discussion on the Michigan film Emily Kunstler graduated in 2000 from NYU’s Tisch School of industry. Invited guests include Ken Droz and Jim Burnstein. The the Arts with a BFA in Film and Video. She was a video producer cost for the Lunch and Learn program is $8 for JCC members and for Democracy Now!, an independent national television and radio $10 for non-members. news program, and a studio art fellow with the Independent Study come friends and each find the strength they Ken Droz is manager of communications at the Michigan Film Program of the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2004. Emily did not know they had. Esther goes on a slew Office in Lansing. Droz managed Michigan marketing activities for the and her sister were awarded the L’Oreal Women of Worth Vision of adventures that challenge her belief on the major film studios for 12 years before moving to Los Angeles in 2000 to Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and the Special Jury Prize importance of fitting in. Starring Toni Collette operate his own PR firm. There, he serviced such clients as the Writers for Best New Filmmakers at the Traverse City Film Festival. and Keisha Castle-Hughes, this is a family film Guild Foundation, Paramount Pictures, Revolution Studios, Farmers everyone will love. Almanac TV, Creative Screenwriting Magazine and many others. continued on page 9

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American funnyman in Israel’s army Book examines how Nazis tailored their By Jonathan Kirsch LOS ANGELES (Jewish Journal)—The first Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22, a civilian message for Arab and Muslim audiences thing you need to know about Joel Chas- who bravely does his duty while fully aware By Adam Kirsch noff’s The 188th Crybaby Brigade: A Skinny of the absurdities of war. NEW YORK (Tablet)—If you want to get even ing how the German message evolved in response Jewish Kid From Chicago Fights Hezbollah Clearly, Chasnoff is going for more than more depressed about the prospects for peace in to wartime events. As the author of a definitive (Free Press, $25) is that it’s laugh-out-loud yucks when he reveals that his tank unit was the Middle East, check out a Web page maintained study of the Nazis’ domestic propaganda, Herf also funny. It was tough for the rest of my house- forbidden to fire on Hezbollah commandos by the Anti-Defamation League that offers excerpts is able to show how the Nazi message was specifi- hold to concentrate on The Bachelor for all because they happened to be in a “Closed Fire from the Hamas charter. cally tailored for Arab and Muslim listeners. of my chortles and guffaws, and I was repeat- Zone,” but was later ordered to launch a $5,000 One of the remarkable things about the docu- Before World War II, German attempts to edly asked: “What are you reading?” missile at a stray dog that showed up on the ment is how it fuses three originally separate variet- reach out to the Muslim world were made very But you also need to know that Chasnoff, night-vision targeting screen of their tank. ies of Jew-hatred. awkward by the Nazis’ racial doctrines, which a stand-up comedian from Indeed, the historical The first comes from the Koran, in which Jews held Arabs, Persians and Turks to be biologically Chicago who joined the Isra- weight and meaning of are represented as opponents of Muhammad and inferior to Aryans. In Mein Kampf, Hitler openly el Defense Forces and served wearing the uniform of a thus as eternal enemies of Islam: “The prophet, declared that “I am prevented by mere knowledge as a tank gunner in Leba- Jewish soldier are not lost prayer and peace be upon him, said: ‘The time will of the racial inferiority of these so-called ‘oppressed non, is not just telling jokes on Chasnoff, and he is far not come until Muslims will fight the Jews (and kill nations’ from linking the destiny of my own people here. He has some serious more sentimental than his them); until the Jews hide behind rocks and trees, with theirs.” and even shocking things comrades in arms about which will cry: O Muslim! there is a Jew hiding be- Accordingly, the Nazis frowned on marriage to say about Israel and its the heartbreaking photo- hind me, come on and kill him.’” between Germans and Muslims. In 1935, the Hit- relationship with Ameri- graphs on display at Yad The second strain comes from 19th-century Eu- ler Youth expelled a boy whose father was Turkish, can Jews, and I promise Vashem when his unit is rope, where religious Jew-hatred had given way to leading to a public relations disaster in Turkey. you that you will not think sent there on a field trip. modern anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Thus the When the 1936 Olympics were held in Ger- about your own Jewish- His fellow soldiers cheer be- Hamas charter states that Jews “control the world many, Egypt and Iran threatened to boycott to ex- ness in quite the same way cause the trip means “three media [and use their] wealth to stir revolutions … press their insulted racial pride. Significantly, what after you finish his smart, less hours of push-ups, wind They stood behind the French and the Communist smoothed over these diplomatic quarrels were the funny and provocative sprints, and Platoon Sergeant Revolutions … They also used the money to estab- Nazis’ assurances, private and public, that their book. Guy busting our balls,” not to lish clandestine organizations which are spreading anti-Semitism was directed solely against Jews, not Chasnoff is exactly mention the ice cream on sale around the world, in order to destroy societies and against other Semitic peoples. the right guy to conduct at the coffee shop next to the carry out Zionist interests.” (Among these Zionist Once the war began, Germany turned its at- the American reader on Walk of the Martyrs. front organizations, you will be interested to learn, tention to the Muslim world in earnest. In par- a tour of Israel. For Chasnoff, however, it are the Rotary Club, the Lions and B’nai B’rith.) ticular, the Arab countries of the Middle East and Raised in the suburbs as a Conservative is a life-changing experience. Last but not least, the Hamas charter incor- North Africa were important to the Nazis’ geo- Jew, he reminds us that buying Israel bonds “Standing here in Yad Vashem in my olive- porates the 20th-century rhetoric of apocalyptic political designs. and picking up a Glilon assault rifle are quite green uniform,” he writes, “I feel absolved of anti-Zionism. “Today it is Palestine and tomorrow During World War I, the British had inspired different ways of supporting the Jewish state. the Holocaust guilt I’ve been carrying since it may be another country or other countries,” it the Arabs to revolt against Ottoman Turkey with “When I told my father I wanted to join grade school. Finally, I don’t have to whisper, says. “For Zionist scheming has no end, and after promises of independence. But when peace came, the Israeli army, he slammed both hands ‘Never again’ — I am Never Again!” Palestine they will covet expansion from the Nile the region was divided up between the British and on the table and yelled, ‘What?’ ” Chasnoff But, as it turns out, there is a catch and, to the Euphrates.” French empires, breeding a resentment among the writes. “From across the table, my father not unlike Catch-22, it is a thoroughly crazy- It follows that peace between Israel and Arab Arabs comparable to the Germans’ feelings about glared at me like I’d just announced that I making one. countries is, by definition, impossible: “Leaving the the Treaty of Versailles. was Republican. And Muslim. And gay.” Chasnoff was Jewish enough to serve in circle of conflict with Israel is a major act of treason Adding fuel to the fire was the Balfour Decla- Chasnoff’s Israeli girlfriend was even less the IDF, but when he and his fiancee start and it will bring curse on its perpetrators.” ration in which the British promised to support a enthusiastic. planning their wedding, his Jewishness is Koranic anti-Judaism, European anti-Semi- Jewish home in Palestine. “Real Israelis are animals,” she warned suddenly challenged by the religious au- tism, Arab anti-Zionism: Mix them together and The key themes of Nazi propaganda, accord- him. “They’ll eat you alive.” thorities. His mother was a convert to Juda- you have an intoxicatingly paranoid worldview in ingly, were anti-imperialism and anti-Zionism, And the immigration officer at the Israeli ism, and even though the conversion was which Jews are all powerful and totally malevolent, with a sideline in anti-communism. It may seem Consulate in New York asked, “Are you out conducted by an Orthodox rabbi, the Rab- and Israel is not just a state but the latest incarna- incredible that at the very moment Germany was of your goddamn mind?” binical Council in Tel Aviv has gone to the tion of an eternal evil. You have, in fact, a 21st-cen- occupying almost every country in Europe—and Chasnoff sets out to replace the image of trouble of determining that she prepared for tury version of Nazism. exploiting them for slave labor—it could pose to Israel that we see on posters and postcards the ceremony by studying with a Conserva- The revelation of Jeffrey Herf’s new book, Nazi the Arabs as a champion of native peoples against with a hard dose of reality. He shows us a tive rabbi. Propaganda in the Arab World, is that this affinity is foreign rule. But in some quarters, the Arab resent- selection of combat rations, which includes “Which means that according to the State not coincidental. Rather, between 1939 and 1945, ment of Britain was so intense that Germany could two sets of utensils, a kosher version of Spam of Israel,” says the municipal rabbi, “you’re Germany tirelessly used radio and print media to be taken for a potential liberator. and chocolate spread in cans stamped “KO- not a Jew.” spread Nazi ideas about the Jews to Arab countries, The Nazis found a valuable ally, for instance, SHER FOR PASSOVER — 1985.” The book ends on a funnier and happier especially Egypt. in Haj Amin el-Husseini, the grand mufti of Je- We hear army slang, which includes a good note, but Chasnoff leaves us thinking about Herf, a historian of Nazi Germany and not a rusalem, who found refuge in Berlin after fighting many words you never heard in shul; Chasnoff the ironies that he regards as nothing less student of Arabic or Arab history, makes clear that the British in Palestine and Iraq. Germany’s Ara- usefully provides a glossary where you can than a life-and-death matter for the survival his book is not a study of the way this propaganda bic-language radio made great use of Husseini’s look up the words. He observes that officers of Israel. was actually received. But simply by documenting, speeches, such as the one he delivered in Berlin in tend to be Ashkenazim while “[t]he highest- “It’s a Jewish state where observant Jew- in great and horrible detail, what the Nazis were 1943 explaining that the Jews “lived like a sponge ranking dark-skinned guy I’ve seen at the Ar- ish soldiers have to choose between breakfast telling the Arabs about the Jews, he raises the ques- among peoples, sucked their blood, seized their mored School is the barber.” And he explains and prayers, where the most religious Jews tion of whether “the impact of fascism and Nazism property, undermined their morals.… All this has that observant Jewish soldiers, whom he calls don’t even have to serve in the army, and on the Middle East [is] inseparable from contem- brought the hostility of the world down on them “the Yeshiva Boys,” are not given time off for where the criteria for getting drafted aren’t porary political controversies about anti-Semitism, and nourished the Jew’s hatred against all the peo- prayers and must skip meals if they want to enough to get you buried in the military radical Islam, ‘Islamofascism,’ and international ples that had been burning for 2,000 years.” daven: “Who knew it would be so tough to be graveyard,” he concludes. terrorism since the attacks of September 11, 2001.” As Herf notes, despite spending the war as a a Jew in the Jewish army?” “Israel’s future, if it has one, depends on The key source for Nazi Propaganda in the Arab guest of Hitler and Himmler, the mufti was never So the IDF is hardly lionized in the book, all the reject-Jews they’ve been pushing away World is transcriptions of German and Italian radio tried for war crimes, but returned to Egypt as a na- but the “insanities” that Chasnoff describes— from the table.” n broadcasts made by experts at the American Em- tional hero. including the shirkers in his training unit Jonathan Kirsch, the author of 13 books, is the bassy in Cairo. Between September 1941 and March One of the things Husseini and Hitler talked who inspired the title of the book—can be book editor of The Jewish Journal and blogs 1945, the embassy sent the U.S. State Department about when they met in November 1941 was their found in any army. at jewishjournal.com/twelvetwelve. He can be weekly reports on “Axis Broadcasts in Arabic.” After plans for the Jews in Palestine and throughout the Chasnoff is likened to “Woody Allen reached at [email protected]. the war the transcripts, totaling thousands of pages, Middle East. Hitler, who still hoped that he was on channeling Leon Uris” in one of the blurbs ended up in the National Archives, and Herf is the the verge of a quick victory over Stalin, promised on the back cover, but it is far more accu- first historian to consult them extensively. that once the USSR fell, German forces would cross rate to say that he stands in the tradition of In addition to showing just what the broadcasts said, Herf puts them into historical context, show- continued on next page 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 IWashington, D.C. I Film Festival

U.S. anti-Semitism envoy wants to Film Festival special events , continued from page 7 bring non-Jews into the fight By Melissa Apter Ann Arbor’s Mike Levine and French filmmaker Leila Ferault to speak at Lunch WASHINGTON (JTA)—President Obama’s spe- mental organizations like the ADL and press- and Learn on genealogy and the movie Bon Papa cial envoy on anti-Semitism wants to recruit non- ing U.S. diplomats to report on anti-Semitic Two exciting programs will take place on Thursday, April 29, as part of the Jewish Jews to make her case. acts around the globe. Film Festival. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a Lunch and Learn program with guests Michael Hannah Rosenthal outlined her goals in her Rosenthal also committed to utilizing the Unit- Levine and Bon Papa-A Man Under German Occupation filmmaker Leila Ferault, featuring new role during a recent address in Dallas to ed States’ role as a superpower through quiet diplo- a discussion on Genealogy—How to Find the Family You Never Knew You Had. Several the annual plenum of the Jewish Council for macy. She pointed to the recent referendum passed years ago, Levine and Ferault were working on independent genealogy projects and Public Affairs, the public policy umbrella she in Switzerland that would prohibit minarets from through their research, the cousins found each other. The cost for the Lunch and Learn once led as president. being built on new mosques. Buried in the same ref- program is $8 for JCC members and $10 for non-members. To combat anti-Semitism, the Jewish people erendum was a call for the end of Jewish cemeteries. Following the showing of Bon Papa at 5 p.m., Ferault will join French educator Kathy need more non-Jews on their side, said Rosenthal, “Very quietly, we dealt with the Christian Demo- Meyer in a panel discussion about the film. There will be a light French themed supper who spoke at a panel on anti-Semitism alongside cratic People’s Party and in fact they apologized and between the 5 p.m. showing of Bon Papa and the 8 p.m. presentation of Hey! Hey! It’s Abraham Foxman, the Anti-Defamation League’s that policy is not happening,” she said. “You didn’t Esther Blueberger generously sponsored by Patricia and Mike Levine. national director. read about it and that policy was taken care of.” Michael Levine, a founding member of the Jewish Community Everyone expects Foxman to be on the case, Rosenthal, who was sworn in last November, Center of Greater Ann Arbor, came to Ann Arbor in the 1960s she said, “but if we have the messenger be some- was a controversial choice by Obama. Jewish in- to pursue a career in aerospace. He has more than 70 patents one who’s not Jewish, who’s willing to be a spokes- siders questioned her lack of diplomatic experi- and his inventions include the programmable thermostat, person condemning anti-Semitism, it comes with ence. At the time she readily acknowledged that Microprocessor architect & P.C. with Sam Irwin; Interactive much more power.”To that end, Rosenthal said she after a career of advocacy, she wasn’t about to T.V.guide, on-screen programmer for VCR; and Low Energy will incorporate the annual anti-Semitism report switch to anodyne niceties overnight. Vacuum System for water distillation and desalination using into the State Department’s annual human rights She has made waves with criticism of Israel’s waste heat from power plants. report instead of the separate breakout authored ambassador to Washington, Michael Oren, for Levine is founder of several businesses including Principal by her predecessor, Gregg Rickman. That brings refusing to deal with J Street, a liberal pro-Israel Engineer Sycor and Conductron Corp., Ann Arbor Terminals the issue to a larger audience. group that Rosenthal helped to found. (which manufactures computer display terminals), Ann Arbor Michael Levine “If I want to infuse this into every annual re- That drew a rebuke from Alan Solow, the Leasing Corporation (which leased kitchen equipment to 1,200 port, the people on the ground better know what chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Ma- Dominoes pizza franchises) and Quad Six Corporation (the manufacturer microprocessor anti-Semitism is,” Rosenthal said. Additionally, she jor American Jewish Organizations, who said her based thermostats) which has since been sold to Honeywell. will introduce a daylong module into training at remarks “could threaten to limit her effectiveness Levine sits on many boards and consults for several private and public companies. He the Foreign Training Institute; modules at the prep in the area for which she is actually responsible.” has sponsored research at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Michigan. The school for diplomats usually last only a few hours. The Obama administration stood by Rosenthal. research at FAU resulted in the team becoming finalists for the Inventor’s Hall of Fame. Rickman favorably views his successor’s at- The position Rosenthal holds was created in Leila Ferault, director of Bon Papa, A Man Under German Occupation, decided to make tempts to bring non-Jews into the fight, but cau- 2004 by legislation sponsored by U.S. Reps. Tom this film after years of hearing about her mother’s family, most of whom were decimated tioned that Rosenthal needs to be wary of how Lantos (D-Calif.) and Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and in the Nazi concentration camps and having very little knowledge she views criticism of Israel. “If she fails to see how Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio). of the history of her paternal family. She knew very little, only anti-Israelism can be parlayed into anti-Semitism,” Lantos, a Holocaust survivor, saw a need that her grandfather, Henri Ferault, was imprisoned at the time of then her efforts to train and work with diplomats for Western democracies to speak out on the Liberation, and that he was a royalist who voted for the extreme will be in vain, he said. rise of anti-Semitism globally. Rickman was right wing. Growing up she had little correspondence with her Rosenthal said she would maintain existing its first appointee. n grandfather and as she grew older she decided to research who practices, including using Jewish nongovern- he really was. Bon Papa is an intimate and probing portrait of an ordinary man who chose what turned out to be the wrong side during the Occupation. As Ferault unravels the French historical Nazis, continued from previous page facts that intersect with her grandfather’s life, she breaks her family’s silence and confronts their shame and bewilderment. the Caucasus Mountains and proceed to the “de- as Roosevelt and Churchill put together. Leila Ferault Ferault will take part in both Thursday’s Lunch and Learn struction of the Jewish element” in the Middle East. “Had it not been for the Jews, neither London, program and a discussion following the showing of Bon Papa. That plan was blocked by the resistance of the Washington nor Moscow would have been linked to- Kathy Meyer has always been captivated by French culture and language and pursued a Red Army, but eight months later, when Rommel’s gether,” explained one broadcast in December 1943. BA and MA in French language and literature as well as a teaching Afrika Korps invaded Egypt, it seemed that the It is a perfect example of the Nazi “Big Lie,” for certificate. Her earlier experiences abroad included a junior year Nazis might reach Palestine from the west instead. of course the truth is exactly the opposite: It was studying in Aix-en-Provence, France and a year teaching English At that desperate moment for the Allies, German Germany’s aggression that brought together those in a middle school and high school in Grenoble, France. radio issued a broadcast in Egypt whose title was unlikely allies. In 1990 she became a coordinator an intermediate level course “Kill the Jews Before They Kill You.” Reading “Nazi Propaganda for the Arab World” in the Romance Languages Department at U-M. She has a strong “It is the duty of the Egyptians to annihilate the is a reminder of how powerful such lies can be. interest in understanding the various perspectives of people living Jews and to destroy their property,” the announcer They are so shameless, so contrary to every evident in France during the early 1940s Meyer has recorded and filmed said. “Egypt can never forget that it is the Jews who fact, that they seem to render facts meaningless. several interviews with family and acquaintances in France about are carrying out Britain’s imperialist policy in the If you could believe, for instance, that following their perceptions and memories from this time period. Arab countries and that they are the source of all the American landings in North Africa, “the Jews” In 2001, Meyer implemented the U-M summer program in the disasters which have befallen the countries of bestowed on Eisenhower the title “the Glittering Grenoble, France, for which she served as director four times. n Kathy Meyer the East.” Sword of Israel”; or that on the way home from For more information about the 9th Annual Jewish Film Festival or to RSVP to the Wednes- If not for Montgomery’s victory at El the Tehran Conference, Roosevelt and Churchill day or Thursday Lunch and Learn program, contact the JCC at 971-0990. Alamein, it is certain that the Holocaust would stopped in Jerusalem to confer with their Zionist have extended to Palestine and North Africa. In masters; or that the tiny Jewish settlement in Pal- fact, the SS already had set up an Einsatzgruppe estine was the nucleus of a planned Jewish empire for the region, like the ones that initiated the that would include the entire Middle East and all of Holocaust in Eastern Europe. North Africa—then what wouldn’t you believe? Given the extreme vulnerability of the Jews in Herf does not show that such Nazi propaganda Palestine, and the utter destruction being visited claims were actually accepted by Arab listeners, and on the Jews in Europe, what is most striking in the surely the vast majority discounted them. But sadly, Nazis’ Arabic-language propaganda is the unques- as the Hamas charter shows, we have not yet heard lease patronize our advertisers tioning assumption of Jewish power. Again and the end of the ideas whose birth Herf documents P again the British and the Americans are described in this frightening, necessary book. n and thank them for supporting as pawns of the Jews; Roosevelt is alternately said to Reprinted from Tabletmag.com, a new read on the be Jewish or surrounded by Jews (including Elea- Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish life. nor); Chaim Weizmann is considered as powerful

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April SPICE* of Life *Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Programs for Adults Merrill Poliner, special to the WJN Tuesdays Noon. Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person. Thursday special events 1 p.m. Thursday Special Events and Presenta- 11 a.m. Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar. tions (see below for details). April 1, 12:30 p.m. Birthday celebration for $4 per session, or 3 sessions for $10. 2:15 p.m. Literary Group facilitated by Sidney all with April birthdays! Bring your family and Noon Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per Warschausky. Call Merrill Poliner, 971-0990, friends for lunch and birthday cake. 1 p.m. Ann person. for more information and the current book. Arbor.com visits with information and dem- 1 p.m. Games and Activities. Join in for a vari- onstrations of what’s available on-line. ety of games and activities including mahjong, Fridays quilting, art projects, and other card games. April 8, 12:30 p.m. A registered nurse from 1 p.m. Wii Sports including bowling, tennis, 1:30 p.m. Yiddish Reading Group at the Jew- Care Response will take and record blood pres- golf and baseball. No sports or computer expe- ish Community Center. Call Ray Juni for ad- sures and address any questions. Free. (This rience necessary. ditional information at 761-2765. event is repeated the second Thursday of each 1:30 p.m. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational month.) 1 p.m. Mae Sander presents “Who Affordable design for brochures, Group). Open to the public as well as Univer- Tuesday special events Won the War between Chop Suey and Gefilte sity of Michigan faculty, staff and students, April 6 and 20, 1–2 p.m. Welcome to the new Fish?” which refers to an article in the Jewish advertising, invitations and all of Wii! Join SPICE for Wii sports. No experi- paper “Der Tog” published in the 1920s about your personal or business needs. all ages and levels welcome. Beanster’s Café, ground floor, Michigan League. Free. For more ence or physical expertise necessary. Call Jews eating in Chinese restaurants‑the topic of Make your next information, call 936-2367. Merrill at 971-0990 for more information. Jews and Chinese food is not at all new! design project a April 15, 12:30 p.m. Allison Pollock, MSW, Jew- ish Family Services geriatric social workers will be available for discussion. 1 p.m. Rabbi Robert Dobrusin reads and discusses a chapter from his new book. This chapter is primarily about his mother and sermons which she inspired.

April 22, 1 p.m. Jason von Ehrenkrook, Univer- sity of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Stud- by Dennis Platte ies scholar presents on “Jesus and Jews,” which 734.483.9619 attempts to complicate the conventional polarity [email protected] between Jesus and Jews, considering both the re- lationship between the historical Jesus and first century Judaism and the ongoing interactions between the Jesus Movement (Christianity) and Judaism in Greco-Roman antiquity. The Yiddish Reading Group April 29, 1 p.m. SPICE travels to the Michigan Thursdays Wednesday special events Theatre for the Jewish Film Festival’s show- April 21,1–2:30 p.m. Afternoon Delights con- ing of Hello Goodbye, a comedic account of 10 a.m.Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar. cert featuring Arie Lipsky (cello),Yehonatan the struggle that Alain (Gerard Depardieu) and $4 per session, or 3 sessions for $10. Berick (violin) and Ra Jung (piano) per- Gisele (Fanny Ardant) encounter when they 11 a.m. Current Events with Heather Dombey. forming the Mendelsohn Piano Trio #1 in decide to embrace their Jewish heritage and A Jewish perspective on this week’s news. Bring D minor and the Mozart Trio in B Flat for move to Tel Aviv. Transportation provided by items of interest for group discussion. Piano, Violin and cello. JFS. Reservations required by April 22. JCC’s SPICE Program goes to the movies JFS and JCC host seder for Merrill Poliner, special to the WJN seniors and their families The 2010 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival takes Henry Aldridge, professor of communica- Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson, special to the WJN place this year from Sunday, April 25–29. Par- tion media and theatre arts at Eastern Michigan ticipants of the Jewish Community Center University, will attend the film with the SPICE Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Com- of Greater Ann Arbor’s SPICE Older Adults group. He will lead a discussion of the film at munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor will program will take part in the film festival on the next SPICE weekly presentation on Thurs- again host a Passover seder for Washtenaw Thursday, April 29, with a trip to the Michigan day, May 6. Community members are encour- County seniors and their families. This Theater for the 1:30 p.m. showing of the film aged to attend both events. year the seder will take place on Thursday, Hello Goodbye. Roundtrip transportation from the JCC to April 1, from This Graham Guit film is an entertaining the Michigan Theatre will be provided by the 5:30 to 7 pm. romantic comedy with Gérard Depardieu and Jewish Family Services CareVan. Reservations The seder, Fanny Ardant portraying a comfortable, mid- for transportation and film tickets are required led by Rabbi dle-aged Jewish French couple whose mid-life by April 12 and can be made by calling Merrill Robert Levy identify crisis lead them to pack up and move at the JCC at 971-0990. and Cantor to the Land of Milk and Honey. Annie Rose from Temple Beth Emeth, will include a catered Pass- A2SO and JCC host Afternoon Delights Concert over meal, music and a thought-provoking Merrill Poliner, special to the WJN discussion of the ways in which Passover The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the on the violin and pianist Ra Jung performing themes are uniquely relevant to the lives of Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann the Mendelsohn Piano Trio #1 in D Minor older adults. Arbor will present an Afternoon Delights and the Mozart Trio in B Flat for Piano, RSVP by March 25 by calling Abbie concert on Wednesday, April 21. The hour- Violin and Cello. Lawrence Jacobson at 769-0209 or email long concert will begin at 1:30 p.m., with Tickets are $8 and will be available at the to [email protected]. The cost for the refreshments served at 1 p.m. door and through the Ann Arbor Symphony seder is $25. Transportation can be arranged The concert will feature a piano trio with Orchestra at 994-4801. For more informa- through the Jewish Family Services Trans- Arie Lipsky on the cello, Yehonatan Berick tion, contact Merrill Poliner at 971-0990. portation Service.

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TBE Sisterhood April events In visit to Israel, Latinas see themselves Hillary Handwerger, special to WJN By Marcy Oster Lilith Salon the weekly portions of the Torah or who want JERUSALEM (JTA)—For Sindy Benavides, a In a visit that had resonance for many of A potluck brunch and discussion of the lat- to get into interesting discussions of history and Hispanic community organizer from Virginia the Latinas, the group also visited Beit Hatfut- est issue of Lilith will take place on April 4, at 11 how that impacts one’s life today. Cantor Rose who was visiting Israel last week, the Jewish sot, a Tel Aviv museum focusing on the Jewish a.m., at the home of Jennifer Merrit. Contact will lead a discussion of Shemini, Leviticus : 9:1- community is a newfound friend. Diaspora where they learned how Jews have Jennifer at 213-1610 or [email protected] to 11:47 on April 5, and Kedoshim (Ashkenazim), Three years ago, Benavides said, she had the kept their culture in exile while integrating into sign up for this meeting. Leviticus : 19:1-20:27 on April 19. “frightening” experience of seeing the number their host countries. of anti-immigration bills introduced in the Vir- The Jewish state does not get a great deal of Trip to the Holocaust Memorial Brisket Bake Off ginia House of Representatives triple to 148—a coverage in Hispanic media, Navarro said, and the On May 2, at 5:30 p.m., an impartial team reaction, she said, to the influx of Latino im- trip enabled her to learn firsthand about Israel. Museum and lunch of judges will taste and determine the win- On April 18, TBE Sisterhood members will migrants in the area. Navarro—who was born in Nicaragua and ners of the Brisket Bake Off, followed by din- visit the Holocaust Museum in Farmington With funding and training from the Ameri- emigrated to the United States with her family ner at 6 p.m. There will also be a category for can Jewish Committee, Benavides and her fel- during the Nicaraguan revolution in 1980— vegetarian briskets. Contact Emily Wachs- low Latino community members mobilized said she was particularly interested in learning berger, 971-3868, by April 5 for the rules and to defeat about 100 of the bills in the 2006-07 how Israel has assimilated Jewish refugees from to sign up for the brisket bakeoff. legislative session – all those whose passage ran so many countries around the world. She said A full dinner for entrants and the rest of counter to the interests of their community. she was struck by how Israelis are accustomed the TBE family follows the judging, with the Benavides, now 27, called the help she received to living in “survival mode,” and that they are so briskets as the main course. Contact Helaine from the organized Jewish world “invaluable.” dedicated to the defense of their homeland. Reid, [email protected] to sign up for The collaboration is an example of the alli- “Israelis are staunch, strong and educated,” the dinner. The cost is $18/adults; $10/ chil- ances Jewish groups are forming with the U.S. Navarro, 38, said. dren 4–12 years; under 4 years and brisket Hispanic community, now the largest minority The trip underscored the need for Hispanic contestants are free. community in the United States. and Jewish communities in America “to foster Bulb sale Last week, Benavides was one of about a further the understanding of each other’s expe- dozen or so prominent Latina leaders who riences and challenges,” she said. The Sisterhood Bulb sale will take place came to Israel under the auspices of Project In- Benavides, who came to the United States Hills, the nation’s first freestanding museum April 10–May 26. Bulbs terchange, an educational institute of the AJC, from Honduras at the age of 1, echoed that sen- dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust, are available at www.tlc-i. in cooperation with the National Council of La timent. She said she was impressed at how Is- featuring extensive material to enhance and com/bulbsale. Purchase Raza, the largest Hispanic advocacy organiza- rael and the Jewish community found “a place extend the scope of the history, including the now when the gardens tion in the United States. at the table, a place in the world,” and believes Kinder Quilts. Participants will hear a talk by a are blooming, or not, to “There is a great deal of commonality be- the Jewish and Hispanic communities have a Holocaust survivor, then lunch at Deli Unique see where new flowers are tween the Hispanic and Jewish communities,” lot to learn from each other. on Orchard Lake Road. The tour will begin at needed. Bulbs will be deliv- Latina political consultant Ana Navarro told She said her visit to Israel was “only the 11 a.m.; carpooling from TBE will start around ered in the fall. 10 a.m. RSVP to Helaine Reid at hmr1335@ JTA in Jerusalem. “It would do us all good to beginning. I see myself looking more closely comcast.net or 663-0198. Space is limited. Lenore Bernstein Knitting Fund get to know each other better.” when I get home.” TBE Sisterhood announces the Lenore For decades, the American Jewish and His- “That is why it is so important to bring Jewish Film Festival dinner and a movie Bernstein Knitting Fund. Lenore Bernstein, panic communities have been indifferent to these women to Israel,” Vann said. It “makes Meet for dinner at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April long-time active Sisterhood member, was one another, says Dina Siegel Vann, director of the Israeli and Jewish experience relevant to the 27, at the Cottage Inn on East William Street known for the knitted baby sweater sets she AJC’s Latino and Latin American Institute. But Latina experience.” and continue to the Michigan Theater at 8 p.m. would give to new parents. In honor and the two communities share the common histo- Vann is both Hispanic and Jewish. Born to see For My Father, an Israeli film about a memory of Bernstein, Sisterhood is starting ry of immigration, and their domestic interests in Mexico, she came to the United States in Palestinian who is forced to complete a suicide a knitting project designed to create sweater often dovetail, particularly on civil rights issues. 1996. As someone who speaks both the actual mission in order to regain his father’s honor. sets for new babies in the TBE congregation. It behooves the Jewish community to seek a language and the cultural language of the two Tickets are $10. For reservations for dinner Bernstein was never satisfied with the stan- deeper relationship as the Latino community communities, Vann said she is trying to act as a and/or the film, contact Annette Fisch at an- dard neutral baby colors; her sweaters were grows in numbers, she said. bridge between Jews and Latinos. [email protected] or 997-7250. always created with interesting yarns and The visit to Israel was a way to introduce Coalition-building has always been an im- organizers would like to continue in that Israel to several key Latina community leaders. portant part of the Jewish community’s strat- Busy Women’s Lunch tradition. Sisterhood will purchase a sup- The participants also met with women lead- egy in both advocacy and politics, Vann said, Meet other Sisterhood members for lunch ply of yarns that can be used. There are also ers in Israel, including Bank Hapoalim owner and having a close relationship with the largest on April 28 at Logans, at 11:45 a.m. patterns for sweaters, booties and hats that Shari Arison, and government leaders. minority group in the United States can be very Bernstein used, though it is not necessary The Latina women traveled all around Isra- beneficial to the Jewish community. Mahj Jong el, meeting Ethiopians in an absorption center This was the AJC’s seventh mission to Israel Sisterhood Mahj Jong games take place each that these patterns be used for the items. Those wishing to contribute to the Le- in Safed, talking with Palestinians in Jerusalem, involving Latin American or Hispanic groups. month on the first and third Wednesday after- visiting religious sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, Other groups have included Latin American noons, and the second and fourth Thursday nore Bernstein Knitting Fund, should send a check to the TBE office. Knitters should and taking in a tour highlighting the strategic journalists, Latin American government offi- evenings. Contact Hillary Handwerger at 662- value to Israel of the Golan Heights. cials and Hispanic businessmen. n 0154 to find out where the game is. contact Hillary Handwerger at hillaryh@ ix.netcom.com for yarns, patterns, and to TBE Sisterhood Women’s Torah Study volunteer to make these items. For those On April 5 and 19, 7–8:30 pm, TBE Sister- wanting to learn to knit, Marilyn Jeffs is co- Hadassah to hold “futuring” session hood Women’s Torah Study will meet in the TBE ordinating a knitting group on Tuesday af- Annette Fisch, special to the WJN Adult Lounge. The Women’s Torah Commentary ternoons. Sisterhood will also organize some The Ann Arbor Hadassah chapter is holding a “futuring” session on Sunday, April 18, from 10 a.m. is a major source of insight for those studying evening sessions. to 1 p.m. Renee Resnik, the regional chair of leadership training and development, will facilitate a morning of planning and brainstorming goals for the chapter in the coming years. The meeting will be held at the home of Eileen Thacker, 1049 Westview Way. Brunch will be Beth Israel Women’s League activities served, and all members are welcome. To rsvp and/or arrange for a ride, contact Barb Bergman at [email protected] or 668-6821. Florence Gerber, special to the WJN Beth Israel Women’s League invites the community to attend the adult bat/bar mitzvah of Corry Berkooz, Joan Deas, Denise Garden, Charlene Yudowin, and Jack Gramer on Shabbat Shemini, April 10, at 9:30 a.m., at Beth Israel Congregation. “Heart Health for Women” at April Hadassah meeting The last Beth Israel Café will be held on Sunday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Café Annette F. Fisch,special to the WJN welcomes Beth Israel Religious School and Hebrew Day School parents and Women’s League On Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Great Ann Arbor, the Ann members, to relax, read, learn, nosh, shmooz, and meet new friends at the cafe. Participants are Arbor Chapter of Hadassah will present University of Michigan cardiologist Lisa Jackson, M.D., and invited to stay for 5 minutes or 3 hours. There is also a children’s area for younger children brought cardiology nutritionist Dr. Kathy Rhodes, PhD, RD. Dr. Jackson will speak on cardiac concerns for by their parents. women, and Dr. Rhodes will present heart-healthy versions of favorite Jewish recipes. The program is Women can sign up at www.bethisrael-aa.org to participate in Women’s League Shabbat on free. Heart-healthy appetizers will be served, and recipes for them will be distributed. RSVP by April 1 Saturday, May 1, at 9 a.m. The service is conducted by the women in the congregation. to Martha Young at [email protected] or 769-7523. Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 11 ICongregations

April activities at Beth Israel Congregation Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah service caramel. No RSVP is needed for the sweets tast- Shabbat Limmud April 18, starting at noon, kids in 3rd-12th grade The Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service is scheduled ing and there is no charge for the program. On Saturday, April 3 and April 10, from 9–9:50 will experience their own scavenger hunt challenge for April 10, at 9:30 a.m. Corry Berkooz, Denise a.m., Rabbi Dobrusin will lead a discussion of as they traverse the University of Michigan cam- Garden, Charlene Yudowin, Jack Knapp, and Joan Teen Shabbat and Kids Kiddush Jewish texts on the subject of “Slavery in Jewish pus on foot for the “Amazing Race” on Sunday, Deas will read from the Torah, chant the Haftorah, The Teen Shabbat and Kids Kiddush will take Law and Tradition,” based on materials developed April 25, also starting at noon. and lead parts of the service. The Adult Bat/Bat place on Saturday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. Beth Israel by the Rabbis for Human Rights-North America, Mitzvah study sessions are sponsored by the Beth teens lead the entire service including reading which address the issue of slavery and human Tot Shabbat Israel Women’s League, and these adults have stud- from the Torah, leading prayers, and delivering trafficking in today’s world. Tot Shabbat is a special Saturday morning ied with Lisa Bernstein since September. Bernstein the dvar torah. After Shabbat services, at about service for parents and their children 2–5 years also serves as the school director of Kehillat Israel in 12:15 p.m., the congregation will be treated to Passover services old on April 10 and April 24, at 11:15 a.m., that Lansing. The service will be followed by a Kiddush a “Kid’s Kiddush,” planned and prepared by Passover morning services are held in the Beth includes songs, stories, and prayers. This program luncheon sponsored by Beth Israel Congregation interested 5th and 6th graders, under the Israel Sanctuary on the last two days of Passover, is run by Peretz Hirshbein on the second Saturday and the class participants. supervision of Nikki Klein, the kitchen coordinator. April 5 and April 6. All services begin at 9:30 a.m. of each month and Jessica Kander on the fourth and conclude at noon., followed by a light kiddush Saturday of each month. Special preschool sized Yom Hashoah Shabbat Service Judaism 101: An Introduction of Passover sweets. Mincha and Maariv services tables are set up for the regular kiddush so that Members of Beth Israel will be joining to- and a Refresher vary on Passover. Check www.bethisrael-aa.org for families may easily attend with their children gether with Temple Beth Emeth members at the Judaism 101 is a continuing class meant for the latest information. following Tot Shabbat. There is no charge for this Yom Hashoah Shabbat Service at Temple Beth anyone who is looking to learn or review some bi-monthly program. Emeth (2309 Packard St.) on Friday, April 9, at of the fundamentals of Judaism. Sacred Texts is Wednesday Lunch and Learn Sessions 7:30 p.m. This service is prepared and planned the last topic to be covered, and it will be explored Rabbi Kim Blumenthal and Rabbi Dobrusin Kehilat Shabbat and Moadon on by the children of Holocaust survivors from over the course of three weeks. Adults are welcome will lead Wednesday Lunch and Learn sessions Saturday mornings both Beth Israel Congregation and Temple Beth to sign up for the final topic, even if they have not from noon–1:15 p.m. at the Garfunkel Schteingart Kehillat Shabbat is a Saturday morning Emeth (The Second Generation Group) and participated in the class before. All classes begin at Activities Center (2010 Washtenaw Ave). program for K–5th graders that takes place the service will include the Temple Beth Emeth 7:30 p.m. with Maariv, the evening service, and are Participants are asked to bring a dairy lunch this month on April 10 at 11 a.m. It includes a Kol Halev adult choir. The children of survivors facilitated by Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Beth Israel’s with refreshments and desserts being provided special morning service to celebrate, to schmooze contribute readings and personal content to senior rabbi. The Sacred Texts classes will take place free of charge by the congregation. They will and to learn, led by Gabe Pachter. This month’s this unique Shabbat service. The service is fol- on April 21, 28, and May 5. Pre-reservations are take place on April 7, 14, 21, and 28. On April theme is exploring Israel. Moadon, a gathering lowed by an Oneg of desserts. On that evening recommended. Contact Mary at 665-9897. 7 the topic is “So this Guy Gets on a Plane and place for elementary school aged children, starts there will not be a separate Friday night service Starts to Daven” about Jewish observance and at 10 a.m. every Saturday, and provides a Junior at Beth Israel. Beth Israel Reads being a Jew in America. On April 14 and 21 Congregation experience at 11 a.m. on weeks The community discussion of The Zookeeper’s the topic is “The Afterlife in Jewish Tradition.” where there is no Kehillat Shabbat. Erev Yom Hashoah Wife by Diane Ackerman will occur on Saturday, On April 28 the topic is “Memories of a Dark On Sunday, April 11, which is Erev Yom April 24, after Shabbat services (approximately Weekend in November 1963,” considering the New members in April enjoy 15 Hashoah, during the regular Beth Israel evening 12:30 p.m.) The discussion will be led by Virginia assassination of President Kennedy and how months of membership service at 7:30 p.m., the six Shoah memorial Murphy, University of Michigan lecturer in the Res- rabbis and other clergy interpreted the event Individuals and families who join Beth Israel candles will be lit and the service will include idential College Department of Creative Writing. for their communities at the time. in April can enjoy 15 months of membership, in- appropriate readings. The fourth annual “Beth Israel Reads” program cluding the 2010 High Holidays, for the 2010–2011 is sponsored by the BIRS Education Committee and “Road Rally” for adults and membership year. (The typical membership year Kabbalat Shabbat and Sweets Tasting the Adult Library/ Beth Israel Reads seeks to pro- “Amazing Race” for youth is July 1–June 30). In addition, $300 membership On Friday, April 16, the Friday Night Service mote Jewish literacy and a communal discourse on Community members can enjoy racing dues are available for new members under the age will take place at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Sweets Jewish topics and ideas. The Zookeeper’s Wife is true around Ann Arbor solving scavenger hunt clues of 35, for the first year, including High Holiday tick- Tasting event at 8:30 p.m. where Michele Leshan story about the courageous actions of two individuals, and completing all sorts of challenges around ets. For further information, call 665-9898. will share her knowledge of sweets, while par- Antonina and Jan Zabinski, which occurred in and town. Adults will love the friendly competition as ticipants sample several types of chocolate and around Warsaw during World War II. they drive all over town in a Road Rally on Sunday, Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah learning opportunities Aura Ahuvia, special to the WJN Learning Services continue They are open to non-members, and no RSVP is ing Jewish texts on the importance of respecting the truth of other people’s views without jeop- Drop-in Learning Services continue necessary. For more information, contact Aura the stranger and loving one’s neighbor, the class ardizing their own beliefs. monthly at the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Ahuvia at 975-9045 or [email protected]. was challenged to consider the consequences These events were part of the Havurah’s Havurah. The program, described by one re- of following such teachings, as well as ignoring advance preparation for a visit to the Detroit cent newcomer as “the most creative thing I’ve Recon Salon them. This led to analyses of one of Holocaust Metro-area’s Holocaust Museum, scheduled to ever seen under the guise of Jewish learning,” Did Exodus really happen? Come learn survivor Primo Levi’s poems, and of a power- take place later this month. is designed to be highly interactive, integrating about the current state of scholarly understand- ful reading on the importance of speaking up active-learning experiences with prayer time. ing about who the Israelites were, where they against injustice by German pastor and theolo- Beit Sefer tours being booked now On April 3, the topic will be “The Torah Ser- came from, and how they got there. The Ann gian Martin Niemöller. Families who are interested in enrolling their vice.” Key questions to be explored will include: Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah welcomes The session concluded with the true sto- students in the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist How did it evolve into its current form? What University of Michigan Archeology Professor ry of Billings Montana, where in 1993, the Havurah’s Sunday morning religious school was its original intent? Why is it seen as the J.P. Dessel this month, to offer a discussion and Ku Klux Klan came to town and began are invited to arrange for a personal tour while highlight of the service? How can Reconstruc- PowerPoint presentation on this timely topic. menacing several minority groups there. classes are in session, between now and the last tionist communities address the challenges Recon Salon will take place Saturday The town responded by banding together to day of religious school, May 23. The once-per- this service poses, including making its deeper April 10, 7–9 p.m., at the JCC. A brief Havdallah paint over swastikas left on Native Americans’ week program runs throughout the school year, meanings more apparent and felt? ceremony plus light dessert are included. For houses, attending African American church for children ages 5 though bar-mitzvah age. The topic of the May 1 session will be “The more information, contact Aura Ahuvia at 975- services, posting Chanukah menorahs in The curriculum includes both self-paced Prophetic Voice.” Where do we hear the voice 9045 or [email protected]. their windows, and marching together in the Hebrew language study, as well as a cultural and ethical component. The school is designed to of the prophets in the prayer service? How does B’nei Mitzvah students study Pluralism streets. Eventually, the KKK left. it compare and contrast with the other voices In lock-step with the b’nei mitzvah class, maximize participation both of students within Last month, the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist the Havurah’s discussion series, Recon Salon, the Havurah’s services, holiday celebrations, and found there? What is prophesy’s place today? Havurah’s post-bar and bat mitzvah students were These and more are the questions under inves- examined religious pluralism last month. With volunteer events, as well as of Havurah members treated to a special diversity training class taught by the help of the Interfaith Council on Peace and who may serve as volunteers in the school. tigation at the May Learning Service. Rachel Goldberg, a teacher and librarian with spe- Learning Services are held the first Saturday Justice, the Havurah viewed the hour-long doc- To schedule a tour with a current Beit cialized training on diversity education. umentary, Fremont, U.S.A., after which a trained Sefer parent, or for more information, contact of every month from 10 a.m.–noon at the Jew- The class began by talking about being bul- ish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. mediator facilitated a discussion on the topic of Beit Sefer Director Aura Ahuvia, 975-9045 or lied or teased for being different. After consider- how Jews (and those of all religions) can accept [email protected]. 12 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 “And when your child will ask you…” by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger he Torah associates the commemoration We frequently see this tragedy replayed in cial perspective, no Godly influence was appar- responded with self-sacrifice, bearing children of the Exodus from Egypt with Jewish our own time. How many parents see “the Nile” ent and the natural order seemed to control the whom they hid from the Egyptians, and edu- T children. This is seen from the word- as the source of prosperity, the only means by water supply. Eretz Yisrael, by contrast, has no cated as Jews, despite the dangers involved. ing of the commandment to retell and relive the which their child can achieve a “good life?” Ca- major river and is dependent upon rain. This upbringing endowed the children of story of the Exodus: “And you shall tell your son reer goals are set from the cradle. From the mo- The Midrash explains that this depen- that generation with unique sensitivity. Hav- on that day….” Similarly, the Talmud notes that ment a child is born, his parents are preoccupied dence is divinely ordained so that “the eyes of ing experienced God’s miraculous providence our Sages incorporated many customs into the with his material well-being. Why isn’t the same all would look upward” for rain, to “the One and protection in exile, these children “recog- Seder in order to arouse and maintain the inter- concern shown for his spiritual future? Who holds the key to rain.” Toil and till and nized Him first” at the splitting of the Red Sea. est of young children. This approach to establishing priorities try as we may, the success of our crops de- [ Moshe, Aharon, Yehoshua, all the elders, and There is a metaphorical connection between is doubly mistaken. The first error lies in not pends on God’s blessings. the entire Jewish people were present—yet these children and Pesach, for Pesach represents the giving the child’s spiritual potential its proper As a Jew acquires the humility to recognize children recognized God before all. birth of our people, the days of our nation’s youth. weight. The second problem is that the parents’ the Source of his water supply, he also comes to a In the very near future we will merit the ful- Furthermore, a fundamental element of the Egyp- approach cannot even guarantee material suc- broader realization: he cannot assure himself of fillment of the prophecy, “As in the days of your tian oppression was Pharaoh’s decree that “every cess. A Jew cannot prosper unless God wills it. a natural, reliable means of sustenance. Not only exodus from Egypt, I will show you wonders,” son that is born, you shall cast into the river.” Our people’s fortune is determined by a process in a spiritual sense, but materially, too, the Torah with the coming of Mashiach. In anticipation of Allegorically, this decree is relevant to our different from that which controls the fate of is our source of life. He must work to earn his that event, we must raise our children to serve present-day circumstances. Pharaoh’s decree other nations. God controls the future of other livelihood, but his efforts are no more than a me- as “the vanguard of the Redemption,” granting called for the physical annihilation of Jewish peoples through the medium of the natural or- dium through which God grants his blessings. them a knowledge of the Redemption and im- children, but it can also be understood as refer- der, while the success of the Jewish people is not Just as the Egyptian oppression of the Jew- buing them with a yearning for it. ring to spiritual annihilation. The Nile, the trusty a natural phenomenon; it depends directly on ish people was felt most fiercely in the fate of And in the very near future, these very chil- source of Egypt’s wealth and prosperity, was our relationship with God. their children, so too, children were intimately dren will “recognize Him first,” as we proceed worshiped by the Egyptians as a god. Throw- Our direct dependence upon God can be il- involved in the redemption from Egypt. Our “with our youth and with our elders… with ing a child into the Nile meant immersing him lustrated by a comparison between Egypt and Sages teach that “In the merit of the righteous our sons and with our daughters”” to greet in the ways of Egypt. There he would be left to Eretz Yisrael. In ancient times, agriculture in women of that generation, our forefathers were Mashiach. May this take place in the immedi- drown spiritually, totally submerged in that cul- Egypt was sustained by the Nile River which rose redeemed from Egypt.” In defiance of Pharaoh’s ate future. n ture from infancy. each year and irrigated the land. From a superfi- decree against their children, the Jewish women

TBE Caring Community and Adult Education Rabbi Lisa Delson, special to the WJN Passover Yiskor Service and Lunch Renaissance Group attends Ragtime County. TBE members will be working with held at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16. Refreshments Monday, April 5, 11 a.m. homeowners and staff painting, landscap- will be enjoyed with the lively discussion. at the Power Center ing and doing small repairs at Habitat for Questions about Men’s Torah Study go to The community is welcome to attend Saturday, April 17 Humanity Huron Valley’s oldest and larg- Roger Stutesman at 327-9215 or at rgstutes- Temple Beth Emeth’s Yiskor service on the The Renaissance Group, TBE’s social est neighborhood in Ypsilanti near Perry [email protected]. Newcomers are always seventh day of Passover. The service, con- group for members 55+, will attend the School. Each year, TBE chooses a focus for welcome. ducted by Rabbi Levy and Cantor Rose, will University of Michigan theater students Mitzvah Day, from a single agency such as be held in the chapel. Names of those who production of Ragtime, , on Saturday, April Alpha House, the project for 2009, to work- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Levy: “God” have passed away in the last year will be read. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be re- ing with many social service agencies in one Fridays, noon-1 p.m. Everyone is invited to a light Passover lunch served by contacting Shelley Perlove, sperlo- day as was done in previous years. Hundreds Beginning in April, following the service. [email protected]. Before the theater, the group of members help to make each Mitzvah Day Rabbi Levy will discuss a will be going to Mercy’s Restaurant for dinner. Movie Tuesday at TBE a success. topic that is of interest in Tuesday, April 13, noon the Jewish community. He Jewish Hikers of Michigan will facilitate an ongoing This month, the Movie Tuesday group will Sunday, April 18, 1 p.m. Spirituality Book Club with Cantor discussion about man’s watch the comedy, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Spring is here, along with a great new sea- Annie Rose relationship with God as the first of Neil Simon’s autobiographical son of hikes led by Eli Avny. The first hike Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., individuals, as a Jewish triology. The main character, Eugene, played will be at a location unexplored by the Jewish Who Needs God, by Harold Kushner community and God’s relationship with man. by Jonathan Silverman, lives with his parents, Hikers’ Group, the Saginaw Forest Natural Harold Kushner has been a rabbi for Bring lunch for this informal discussion his aunt, two cousins and his brother. He goes Reservation, an area owed by the University more than 30 years. His best-selling books group in the adult lounge. through the hardships of puberty, and living of Michigan, and located five miles west of have helped millions of people find in faith the life of a poor boy in a crowded house. the university campus, on Liberty Road. a source of help for coping with life’s prob- Beth Emeth sponsors opening movie Movies are always free and open to the Hikes are open to all age groups, no prior lems. This month’s selection deals with at- public; babysitting is available with advanced experience is necessary. Bring a snack and a taining and then maintaining one’s religious at Jewish Film Festival notice; contact Rabbi Delson at ldelson@ bottle of water for an exploration of what sense. The culture of individualism, self-suf- Sunday, April 25, 6 p.m. templebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. Washtenaw County has to offer. Participants ficiency, and competitiveness works against The Jewish Community Center’s Jewish are asked to not bring pets on hikes. Those spiritual inclinations, with technology a Film Festival kicks off this spring and TBE Community Yom HaShoah interested in being added to the email list prime contender for our reverence. Many is co-sponsoring the first movie, A Matter of v’ha’G’vurah Observance for Jewish Hikers, should send an email to people are vaguely aware of something lack- Size on April 25, at 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Eli at [email protected], call him at ing in their lives. Rabbi Kushner believes that Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth Emeth, co-sponsored 883-9522, or contact the TBE office, 665-4744. “human life has meaning… but only in reli- by Beth Israel Congregation. gious terms.” According to this crucial real- Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to the ommunity-wide TBE All Ensemble Concert ization, it is religion that connects us to God Each week TBE welcomes families from Erev Shabbat and Shoah remembrance Sunday, April 18, 4 p.m. and community. In the end, Rabbi Kushner all over Ann Arbor and the surrounding service, lay-organized and lay-led by The annual year-end musical extrava- goes so far as to define religion as commu- areas for a special Shabbat experience. Cantor “Generations After,” members of TBE and ganza will feature performances by all of the nity rather than theology—a point of con- Annie Rose, Rabbi Levy and Noa Gutterman BIC with family ties to the Holocaust. The Beth Emeth musical ensembles: Kol Halev, tention. He attempts to transcend differences provide a wide variety of songs and stories service will include original prayers, fam- the congregation’s adult choir; High School while conveying basic spiritual truths. that reach children through age 5. Following ily narratives, and music of the Holocaust. Shir Chadash, Middle School Shir Chadash the short services and traditional blessings, During the service there will be a candle and the Youth Choir. The concert is open to TBE Men’s Torah Study everyone is welcome for a dinner of macaroni lighting ceremony to remember the six the community and free of charge. April 13 and 27, 7:30 p.m. and cheese, fish sticks, applesauce and a million who perished. An Oneg Shabbat will On April 13, TBE’s Men’s Torah Study salad bar, for only $5. Reservations are follow the service. For more information, TBE’s 14th Annual Mitzvah Day, May 1 will meet to discuss Tazria-Metzora appreciated, but not mandatory. contact Rabbi Delson at ldelson@tem- This year marks the 20th anniversary of (Lev. 12:1–15:33) and on April 27, to discuss plebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. Habitat for Humanity’s work in Washtenaw Emor (Lev. 21:1–24:23). Both sessions will be

Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 13 I Voices of Youth The Israeli Army The first years of Israel have not been peaceful. Wars have happened between Israel and their Arab neighbors, and there have been clashes between Jews and Arabs in the country, that forced Israel to have a large, maintained and well-trained army in case of conflict. The Voices of Youth page was created For Jews or Druze Israelis, being in the army is part of growing up. In Israel, if you are to give children in the community the 18, man or woman, you have to go to the army. The men have to stay for at least three opportunity to publish their work. years. The women have to stay for two. Druze or Israelis who were from neighboring Arab countries are not allowed in the army, because if they got into a war with that country, This month’s contributions are from they may think they were fighting for the wrong side. In the army, every other weekend, the Beth Israel Congregation they are allowed to go home and visit their family. and Temple Beth Emeth The first day in the army is confusing and exciting. Everyone is given their new uniform. Everyone has to take off their running shoes and jeans. Long-haired men are forced to get Religious Schools. their heads shaved and women have to tie back their hair. At the end of the day, everyone is wearing green fatigues and combat boots. At 5:00 a.m. every morning, the soldiers are woken up. Before breakfast, they do their A Kibbutz difficult morning exercises. For the rest of the day, they continue their physical training. A kibbutz is like a small town. It might have Some soldiers attend courses where they learn specialized skills, such as using radar some houses, a school, and some shops, or repairing damaged tanks. Most of the men become combat soldiers. Their physical and probably, a market. On a kibbutz, training gets more intense. More men become pilots or join the navy. Other men and everyone shares and helps everyone else. women are trained in a little different field. They may become map makers, computer For example, for every age there is a house programmers, or clerks. where children can go before and after After the long day of hard work, the soldiers collapse into bed. Few soldiers get more school. This frees up their parents so that than five hours of sleep. Soon they get used to it. So they stay up late and talk and play they can work. On a kibbutz, no one is paid cards with their new friends. for their work. Instead, if they want to buy After their army years are over, some go on and get a job, but some stay in the army. something, they don’t have to pay. Most Also, some of them go on “reserve.” They train and serve the army for a few weeks every families eat together in a large dining room year and then if a massive war breaks out, and they need more soldiers, the reserves can for breakfast and dinner. From ages seven help defend their country. 3 to sixteen, children must go to school. By Jack Harris Their school is not always on the kibbutz. A school bus picks them up every morning. Sometimes during the summer, children visit other kibbutzim to see their friends. By Marina Daver

Ice Hockey in Israel Hockey started in Israel about 1986 when the first rink opened in Qiryat Motzkin. Israel was the 2007 Division II World Champions. Currently, the season is underway, with six teams: Metula Hailon, Ma’a lot, Rehovot, Rishon, Lexion, and Bat Yam. Who are you rooting for? Israel has 1,000 hockey players waiting to play. Roller hockey is also big in Israel, with over 10 roller hockey rinks. By Josh Bradin

Nobel Prize This is a special year for Isreel as Ada Yonath became the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel Prize for her work in showing how ribosomes function. She is not the first Israeli to win the Nobel Prize; eight other Israelis have won it. She has also won many different awards over the years. She is currently working at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Dr. Yonath is a sabra, a native-born Israeli, as she was born in Jerusalem and went to Hebrew University and the Weizmann Institute of Science. She was recently elected to the Israeli Academy of Sciences and Humanities. All Israelis and all Jews should feel proud of her accomplishment because it shows the contributions that Israel makes to the world community. Ada Yonath is a chemist. As explained by Mark Saper, also a chemist who worked with Ada Yonath for many years, what My Israel happened was that the special x-ray machine they used A land of Shehekianu and V’ahavta hit the crystal in the ribosome and the crystal scattered A land of golden stars and pillars of stone. to pieces and a picture was taken. Mr. Saper said he The wind on your face as you sit on that far-away plain. enjoyed working with Ada Yonath because she was very The rocky mountain tops, the desert heat. nice and an inspiration. She worked many long nights, A land where each sunrise is a blessing, but remembered to take care of co-workers. She worked and each night the sun touches the wate, on a project that everyone thought was impossible but and the sunset around it rests every year she made progress and then she achieved her on the ocean like a distant dream. goal. She is still working at the Weizmann Institute of Israel, Science. My Israel. By Jamie Todd By Aiden Kutcher

14 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 Masada Masada was one of the ancient fortresses built by Roman Governor Herod the Great. Built in 66 A.D., Masada was taken over by Jews fleeing the Romans in about 70 A.D. The Romans got Masada back by eventually breaking through the walls. Rather than surrender to the Romans who were skilled warriors, the Jews set their houses on fire and killed themselves. The next morning the Romans found two women and five children hiding in a water pipe. Today you can go to Masada and check out the synagogue the Jews built there, one of the oldest in the world, and lots more. And since Masada is right next to the Dead Sea, after you see Masada, you can float in the salt or take a mud bath. By Elijah Maze REASON 1: A future generation, simply hoping to have a chance at excellence.

Foods of Israel There are many different groups of people in Israel. In the face of state budget cuts, disappearing programs, and They all have different styles of food. Although they eat and make different styles of food, a food called pita a lack of resources, the very things that make our public schools is sold everywhere in Isrsel. People like to eat it with Middle Eastern spreads like hummus. special are being threatened. The Ann Arbor Public Schools One of the most popular foods in Israel is falafel. It doesn’t take too long to find falafel. Street vendors sell them everywhere. Fruit and vegetables are also a big Educational Foundation is taking a bold stand. We are aiming to part of a meal. Usually they are freshly grown. Food in Israel sounds very good. It’s different from raise one million dollars to help fund some of the very programs that here, but when I go to Israel I’ll be excited to try new things. That’s why I think food in Israel is really exciting. could disappear. It’s never been more important to give. We can’t By Hannah Aronow solve everything. But together we can all be part of the solution.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 15 v"c I Youth Camp Gan Israel summer 2010 JCC/ECC prepares to garden Come experience the day camp everyone is talking about Noreen DeYoung, special to the WJN located in Ann Arbor he Jewish Community Center of Greater den also encouraged healthy eating and it gave the new Ann Arbor’s Early Childhood Center is children a better understanding of seasons and Tpreparing for spring and gardening. A connections to the Jewish holidays. For example, team of teachers and administrators, including the children were able to hang ornamental corn Carolyn McComb, from the garden Nancy Witter, Josh- in the Sukkah ua Sanchez, Leah this year, which Spectacular iCamp (Elective Program) Extensive FIne Arts Jackson, Dee Dee really tied the Sports Program Program Davis, and Noreen holiday to the new De Young, attended harvest. Staff the Growing Hope that attended the Community and institute gained School Garden De- new ideas to fur- velopment Institute ther involve the for five weeks. This children in the Mini CGI - Ages 4-5 Beautiful Camp Grounds Exciting & Thrilling Trips institute guided the garden and out- team through goal door activities. new setting, group leadership, site design and devel- The ECC has a family workday planned for opment and how to recruit community involve- Sunday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Child- ment. Growing Hope is a non-profit organization care and lunch will be provided for all who come located in Ypsilanti. Their mission is to help peo- out to help. This time is set aside to fully develop ple improve their lives and communities through the garden site, build additional raised beds and gardening and healthy food access. prepare the soil for planting. Children are encour- Judaism Comes Alive Extensive Swim Program Pioneer Adventure Camp (for campers 5th grade & older) This spring and summer the ECC will further aged to attend and help with their parents, grand- develop the garden that was started last year. The parents and friends. For more information or to A summer of fun...a lifetime of memories garden project was a great success and the chil- volunteer, contact Noreen DeYoung at 971-0990 dren gained an understanding of the relationship or [email protected]. n June 21 - auGust 6, 2010 between humans and the environment. The gar- Register by March 30 and receive the amazing early bird rate For more information or to receive information about our open house call 995-3276 #15 www.myCampGanIsrael.Com JCC youth news Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN Camp Raanana offers scholarships 15, but some scholarship funds may still be avail- able after this date. and savings In addition to the opportunity to apply for Camp Raanana is the Jewish Community Cen- scholarships, all camp families that register for camp ter of Greater Ann Arbor’s outdoor summer day by May 3 will be entered into a raffle for a chance to camp for campers entering grades K–8. Located win a free week of camp and other prizes. The final on a beautiful private beachfront at Indepen- camp registration deadline is June 1, but families are dence Lake Park, Camp Raanana is the perfect encouraged to register for camp well in advance of place for campers to explore new interests, gain the deadline in order to reserve their space. self-confidence, build Jewish identity, and have Camp brochures and scholarship applications fun outside. The camp offers nine one-week ses- are available at the JCC and at www.CampRaa- sions each summer and provides swim lessons, nana.com. For more information, contact camp arts & crafts, music, Judaics, nature exploration, director sports, free swim, Shabbat celebrations, and Deborah Huerta at deborahhuerta@jc- weekly special events or all-camp field trips. This cfed.org or 971-0990. year’s camp season will run from June 21–August April Break Fun Days 20, with extra program options available for the The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann week of August 23–27. Arbor will offer April Break Fun Days during the At Camp Raanana, campers entering grades April school breaks. The April Break Fun Days are K–2 enjoy the benefits of experienced and nur- for JCC members ONLY in grades K–5; middle turing counselors and enriching activity sessions, school students are also welcome to participate as including Red Cross swim lessons three times a helpers for a reduced fee. Each day will feature a week. Campers entering grades 3–5 participate in fun field trip or special activity, plus crafts, games, Camp Raanana’s swim lessons and other activity and gym time or outdoor recess. offerings, and also choose an enriching specialty The JCC will be closed for Passover on March each week; this year’s specialties options include 30–31 and April 5–6. April Break Fun Days Boating, Digital Photography, Martial Arts, Lego programs will be offered on April 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. Mania, Yoga, Drama, Drumming, Clay Cre- Students can sign up for one or more days and ations, World of Sports, Edible Art, Dance, Magic, should bring appropriate clothing for playing Jazzy Jewelry, and Silly Science. Campers entering outside each day. On April 1 and 2, a Passover grades 6–8 participate in Camp Raanana’s Pio- lunch will be provided. On April 7–9, students neer Adventure Program, featuring exciting field should bring a nut-free, meat-free lunch. trips and fun mitzvah projects each week. The cost for each day is $36 for care from 8 Camp Raanana and JCC staff are committed a.m.–4 p.m. ($32 for additional siblings) and $10 to providing dynamic Jewish camping experi- for extended care from 4-6 p.m. Programming ences to Ann Arbor’s youth, particularly in these details and registration forms will be available challenging economic times. Scholarship assis- in at www.jccannarbor.org and at the JCC. Reg- tance is available for qualifying families. Camp istration and payment will be due by Friday, Raanana offers substantial scholarships to families March 26. Late registrations is accepted if space with significant financial need, as well as smaller is available. scholarships to families that just need a little extra For additional information or to register, visit help to send their children to camp. The Camp www.jccannarbor.org or contact Deborah Huerta Raanana scholarship application deadline is April at [email protected] or 971-0990. n

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Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 17 I Youth STUDENT TICKETS Israel’s most famous singer joins Israeli-Arab singer Mira Award $ for a blend of pop with Mid- HDS students bring joy to others 15 Eastern inflections, enabling Dina Shtull, special to the WJN the duo to musically express he month of Adar on the Jewish calen- ed with a shine in his eye. dar is a time for joy and merriment. Ac- During the month of Adar, HDS students their belief in the power of T cording to the Jewish tradition, “When also took a field trip to the C.S. Mott Children’s communication as a means Adar enters, the happiness is great.” Hebrew Day Hospital to deliver stuffed animals they had col- School (HDS) students marked the beginning lected and blankets that they had made out of of promoting peace. In of the month of Adar by bringing joy to oth- colorful fleece. The animals were collected on a 2009, Noa and Mira Awad ers. Dressed in Purim costumes, the students day at school designated as Rainbow Day, a day visited Glacier Hills Senior Living Commu- when the story of Noah is recounted. Special represented Israel at the nity. The school’s Klez Kids Band, under the emphasis is given to the message of the Eurovision Song Contest and released their acclaimed album, “There Must Be Another Way.”

HDS students Mira Kaufman, Arianna Seir, Brayan Zivan, Ahava Kopald, Bev Warshari, Zach Rochman, Gabe Rosenberg, and Benjamin Ramseyer-Gordon with residents of Glacier Hills

direction of Debbie Gombert, played for the seniors. Band members, who are in the 3rd–5th grades, played cello, violin, trumpet, clarinet, or recorder. The students practice weekly after school throughout the year. Also Noa performing for the seniors were 4th grade re- corder ensembles that played Israeli folk songs. with special guest The instrumental music performances were rainbow—that we are partners with God in followed by a choral music performance led by making our world a better place. The blankets HDS music teacher Bev Warshai. The students were crafted as part of a lesson, led by Rabbi Kim Mira Awad sang Purim songs and other favorite tunes Blumenthal and parent volunteer Debbie Zivan, familiar to the seniors. Following the perfor- on the prayer asking God to heal the sick. The Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30pm mance, the children participated in another students are learning to be partners with God by joyous tradition of sharing hamantaschen with reaching out to help those in need. the seniors. The hamantaschen were baked by “The children of the Hebrew Day School in East Lansing’s Wharton Center HDS second graders who organized a fundrais- Ann Arbor are learning the values of helping oth- ing campaign to collect money for “Hamant- ers,” say Diane Shember from the Mott Hospital aschen and Haiti.” Community Relations Department who greeted “The seniors look forward to the children the children to accept the gifts. “Their donations coming every year on Purim,” says Reverend of toys, animals, and blankets add so much Ruthanne Bourlier of Glacier Hills. “They have comfort to the patients and their families as they tears in their eyes when the kids sing, and some go through a difficult time. Thank you Hebrew 1-800-WHARTON · whartoncenter.com even join in. There is no better way to bring them Day School for your continued support and happiness. We are so grateful that the Hebrew kindness,” added Shember. n Media Sponsor Day School students include us in their holiday Generously sponsored by Mid-Michigan MRI, For more information about the school, call 971- celebration,” she added. “It was my 90th birthday Larry & Faylene Owen Arts and Culture Fund MSU Hillel, 4633 or check the website at www.hdsaa.org. and The Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation. on the day they came,” said a Glacier resident. “They sang Happy Birthday in Hebrew,” he add-

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Join the celebration of Israel’s success in innovation and technology • Live entertainment Sunday • Israeli Dancing • Children’s Carnival • Return of the Nahalal Tent May 2, 2010 • Israeli Shuk and Craft Market 12:30-3:30, Jewish Community Center • Israel Café and Coffee shop (kosher) 2937 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor • Innovative Israel-themed activities for all ages Registration: $10 per family/$5 per individual Become an event sponsor or sign up to volunteer and receive free entrance and other incentives. Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) Ceremony A Community-Wide Event for Ann Arbor For more information hosted by Beth Israel Congregation or to register, volunteer or sponsor the event, Monday, April 19, 2010, 7-8pm call 734-677-0100, or visit 2000 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor www.jewishannarbor.org/celebrateisrael

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Chocolate Crispy-0’s for Passover Nahalal-A2 Student Exchange brought Noa Gutterman, staff writer hen I was a kid, I loved celebrat- are Jewish and which are not. According to new friendships, and many lessons ing Passover. Not for the seder, the Torah, our connection with food began By Mari Cohen W or the family gatherings, or the on Mount Sinai and has continued to my t’s not often that we get to completely The fact that we speak different languages sense of spirituality. I loved Passover for the Crispy-O’s. While I personally choose not experience another culture and develop may seem to be an important difference, but breakfast cereal. For the other to observe kashrut, I can un- friendships with people our age who as we got to know each other, the language 51 weeks in the year, I was only derstand that observing these I live thousands of miles away. I was lucky to barrier was almost never an issue. They allowed to eat healthy break- commandments act as a con- have this opportunity on the Nahalal-Ann knew plenty of English, putting my limited fast cereals, void of sugar and stant reminder of Judaism. Arbor Student Exchange. I hoped that in conversational Hebrew knowledge (about 5-10 trans fats. However, on Pass- While this relationship be- journeying to Nahalal, I would meet new words at the beginning of the trip) to absolute over, Chocolate Crispy-0’s were tween Judaism and food can shame. When there were a staple of my diet. Each year, I be associated with family or blanks in the conversa- looked forward to going to the ancient texts, I think it comes tion for unknown words, kosher grocery store in South- down to tradition. Whether we taught each other field and buying many boxes of that is religious, cultural, or things. I came away with Crispy-O’s. I would eat them familial, our holidays mostly a nearly quadrupled for breakfast, pack them in my consist of attending synagogue Hebrew vocabulary. lunch, eat them for a snack after and eating food. Whether you Besides the lan- school, and have a few handfuls choose to eat what you eat be- Noa Gutterman guage, the Nahalal for dessert. Even though I have cause of kashrut, because of the moshav is a different experienced many varieties of breakfast ce- fusion between American and Jewish cultures, environment than the reals since childhood, I still prefer my yellow or because of your Grandmother’s recipe for neighborhoods in Ann box of Crispy-O’s for Passover. To be hon- stuffed cabbage, we all maintain the concept Arbor. Built in a unique est, Crispy-O’s aren’t very tasty or delicious. that Jews like to eat food. While some may say circle design, Nahalal is Mari Cohen (right) with new friends Dayana and Michal But year after year, I still eat them during the that this is a stereotype we should try to reject, very small, so you are week of Passover along with my stewed fruit I would disagree. I think that our tradition of never more than a mile and matzah. eating is a fantastic aspect of the Jewish re- people and get at least a glimpse into life on from where you started. Because of this, the Putting my cereal obsession aside, Juda- ligion. It does not require the concentration a moshav in Israel. The result? More than I teens can see each other very often without ism is often associated with food. On Rosh of a prayer service and it does not require the could have ever wished for. complication. They can meet each other at Hashanah, we eat apples and honey. On diligence of reading from the Torah. But it is When I was an eighth grade, a few stu- their youth club or at someone’s house and an opportunity for us to be nostalgic, to con- dents at my school participated in the it will take less than five minutes to get there. nect with our families and communities, and Hikone exchange program. Students from They can stay out until late at night and walk According to the Torah, our to celebrate our holidays in an enjoyable and Hikone, Japan came to my school for a few back in the dark without having to worry satisfying manner. days and kids from Ann Arbor later went about any kind of crime. Since I have to set connection with food began I cannot wait for Passover to start and for and did the same in Japan. I always thought up rides and carpools with parents when I my fresh box of Crispy-O’s. I can guess that it seemed like an exciting, memorable expe- want to see many of my friends, I am envious on Mount Sinai and has most other people would prefer the sweet rience. So when I learned about the similar of this set-up. In fact, I am jealous of many continued to my Crispy-O’s. charoset, the chocolate covered matzah, or the exchange to Nahalal this year, it seemed per- things in Nahalal: the wonderful weather, jelly slices, but my love for chocolate imita- fect. My sister had visited Nahalal during a the beautiful landscape, and the genuine tion-Cheerios will never fade. Crispy-O’s are free weekend on a teen trip and had adored kindness of everyone there. From the minute Chanukah, we eat latkes and sufganiot. On not just a reminder of my childhood when I it. I had loved Israel when I visited with my we arrived, we were treated like family. Purim, it’s hamentashen. On Yom Kippur, we discussed breakfast cereals, not curfews, with family four years before. The Nahalal trip I came away from this trip with a new don’t eat anything at all, yet I still manage to my parents; Crispy-O’s are my small, personal seemed like an excellent fit and an amazing knowledge of the Israeli culture and with think about food all day. Our holidays have connection with Passover. And the best part adventure. I was immediately interested. friendships I hope to keep forever. I am already a bizarre correlation with large quantities of of the best food of the best Jewish holiday What did I find in the new friendships on counting down the days until my new friends food. Even looking at the big picture of Juda- is coming home from the first night’s seder, this exchange? I found that the differences be- from Nahalal come to Ann Arbor. To all teens ism and food, many Jews observe the laws of putting on my pajamas, and breaking into a tween myself and the teens living thousands of with the chance to take a trip like this, I urge n kashrut. Simplified, these rules set Jews apart brand new box of chocolate love. miles away are few and far between. We like the you to take advantage of the opportunity. I’m from others by dictating what types of food same movies and TV shows and we listen to sure I will remember the Nahalal exchange trip the same music. Our conversations often span as one of the best experiences in my life. n the same interests. After having met just a day Mari Cohen is a ninth grader at Community Yael Silver inducted into international honor society or so before, we were already laughing and jok- High School. WJN staff writers ing together. By the end of ten days, it was like Yael Saphira Silver of Ann Arbor, an 8th grader at Ann Arbor Open we were old friends. School and a member of Beth Israel Congregation, is one of 50 students nationwide to be inducted into the American Hebrew Academy Honor Society. The Academy, in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a Jewish pluralistic college-prep boarding school. The Honor Society was formed to identify the most outstanding 8th grade Jewish students from around the world. The search has produced hundreds of nominations. All Honor Society in- ductees are invited to the Academy for a “Scholars Weekend” to be held in March. “To be named a member of the American Hebrew Academy Honor Society is a great achievement,” says Mark Spielman, di- rector of the Honor Society. “We look forward to meeting each Yael Saphira Silver of the honorees and following their successes as they make great contributions to our society.” Silver was chosen by the selection committee because of her extracurricular activities and com- mitment to community service. During the Scholars Weekend, all honor society nominees will engage in a program on lead- ership that will include discussions, classes and renowned speakers. All honor society students will be acknowledged at an induction ceremony and have the opportunity to win one of five From left to right: Lior Porath, Eli Sugerman, Mari Cohen and Gahl Porath. The annual scholarships worth $20,000 a year to attend the American Hebrew Academy. four are grandchildren of three best friends who grew up together in Metro “Yael is a diligent, passionate person with a clear dedication to Jewish life and learning,” Detroit: Cyril Moscow (grandfather of Mari), Donald Sugerman (grandfather of wrote Rabbi Kim Blumenthal of Beth Israel Congregation when nominating Silver for the Eli) and Murray Shekter (grandfather of Gahl and Lior of Timrat, Israel). The teens award. “She is well deserving of this prestigious honor.” reunited and attended school together during the Student Exchange.

20 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 Nahalal-A2 Student Exchange creates lasting bonds between communities and teens Eileen Freed, special to the WJN n Sunday, February 18, seven 9th new experiences that were wonderful! I made They also expanded their knowledge of everyone from Nahalal comes to Ann Arbor and10th graders from Ann Arbor so many friendships that I am sure will last. I Hebrew. King is one of four participants tak- in September!” said King. Oembarked on a ten-day visit to Moshav cannot wait to go back!” Others in the group ing Hebrew at Keshet, Ann Arbor’s Hebrew The Student Exchange was the vision of Ç2C Nahalal, Ann Arbor’s Partnership 2000 (P2K) were also impressed by the warm hospitality language program for high school students. Co-chairs Eva Solomon, Cheryl Sugerman and sister community. The teens—Mari Cohen, they received in Nahalal. King, a ninth grade She “loved meeting new people, and learning Yair Hammer. Cheryl Sugerman (aunt of Eli Isaac Fink, Hannah King, Jonathan Saltz- student at Community High School, felt that “the about the different cultures. I also learned a lot Sugerman) was excited about the trip’s success. man, Lilly Scheerer, Eli Sugerman and Sarah people in Nahalal were really nice, and were VERY of new Hebrew!!” Keshet Director Milka Eliav “It looks and sounds as though this has been an Zimmerman—returned home on March 1, welcoming.” Scheerer, a ninth grader at Pioneer, reported that the students came home with a lot amazing trip, and you and the entire C2C com- having experienced the “time of their lives.” concurred, “This trip made me feel that I have a of new vocabulary, especially Israeli slang, and mittee should be proud and thrilled that the first The Student Exchange is part of the Jewish home in Israel that I can always go to.” that they seemed very motivated about Keshet half of this program was such a huge success!” Federation’s P2K Community-to-Community The Ann Arbor participants got a taste of upon their return. In a note to parents during the trip, Hammer (C2C) project with Moshav Nahalal. The visit, the lives of their Israeli peers. They explored the Participants’ parents noted the impact wrote: “I Just wanted to let you know how happy which occurred during the Ann Arbor mid-win- fields of Nahalal, witnessed the exuberance of of the trip and the new friendships forged we are to have your kids here in Nahalal…. We ter break, was the first half of an exchange with Israeli classrooms and helped their new friends between their children and the teens of can already see how hard it will be to say good- ninth graders from Moshav Nahalal who will be create a Purim carnival for the children of Na- Nahalal. “Eli had an amazing, life altering bye. The kids from both sides get along great and in Ann Arbor during their Sukkot break this fall. halal. Saltzman, a ninth grader at Greenhills, experience in Nahalal,” said Gayle Rosen, look like they have been together forever. They During the course of the visit, the teens were host- felt the best aspect of the trip was “the chance to mother of Sugerman, who is a tenth grader already feel like part of the family.” ed by Nahalal families and had the opportunity stay in Israeli homes and do things that Israeli at Community High School. “The kids have For more information about the 2010 to attend school, visit Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and teenagers did. This gave me more of a sense of really learned, grown and formed what are Student Exchange, to see photos of the trip, or celebrate Purim with their new friends. the true Israel than my previous experience as a likely to be life-long friendships.” There is to find out about getting involved, visit www. “Nahalal was like my home away from home,” tourist.” When asked about the impact the trip much excitement and anticipation among jewishannarbor.org, check out the Jewish said Zimmerman, a ninth grader at Pioneer High had on their connection to Israel, Fink, a tenth the teens and their families about returning Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Facebook School. “The moment I got there everyone wel- grader at Community, answered, “Now I feel the hospitality and reconnecting with their page, or contact Eileen Freed at eileenfreed@ comed me in so kindly. The days were full of like I have a connection to Israel.” new friends in September. “I can’t wait until jewishannarbor.org or 677-0100. n

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1 – (L to R) – Hannah King, Sarah Zimmerman, Isaac Fink, Lilly Scheerer, Jonathan Saltzman, Mari Cohen and Eli Sugerman embarking on their trip to Israel 2 – Lilly Scheerer receives a certificate from Yadi Betzer, General Secretary of Nahalal, on the occasion of planting a tree at the new Ann Arbor/Nahalal park 3 – The group during a tractor trip around Nahalal 4 – Lilly, Hannah, Shlomit, Dayana, Sarah, Lipaz and Shani with Yair Hammer, C2C Nahalal chair 5 – Purim at Nahalal School 7 6 – Enjoying the sun and new friends 7 – Mari, Hagar, Halel, Sarah, Hannah, Michal and Lilly at the Kotel in Jerusalem

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Abramson and Volk recipients of first Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed Israel Scholarships Eileen Freed, special to the WJN nn Arbor teens Mara Abramson and her essay, “since I’ve never been to Israel, I feel has been a dream of mine since the 7th grade,” other than what was in the essays. “It was difficult Maia Volk are the first scholarship re- like my contributions are limited. Receiving said Volk. “MBI will not only be a highlight in to choose from so many deserving students,” said A cipients of the Susan L. Lichter Me- this scholarship means that I finally have the my involvement with Habonim Dror, it will be Rashes, Susan Lichter’s sister. “One candidate’s morial Endowed Israel Scholarship Fund. Paul opportunity to explore and discover myself in a highlight of my life as a Jew. I am so grateful emphasis on the importance of forming new and Carolyn Lichter created the fund to honor Israel, a land that I’ve learned and heard about and honored to be a recipient of this scholarship friendships and learning family history reminded the memory of their daughter, Susan Lichter z”l, for sixteen years, but never got to experience,” which allows me to go on this unique trip!” me of Susan. We were moved by another’s desire and over 170 relatives, friends and community said Abramson. “I can’t explain how grateful I Five applicants submitted essays in which they to bring back what she learned to help educate members contributed to the fund. The proceeds am to have received this scholarship; it has liter- described their goals for visiting Israel and how others in a leadership capacity.” provide two scholarships annually for Ann Ar- ally made this trip possible for me!” their particular program would help them meet The Lichters are pleased their efforts are bear- bor area high school students to participate in Volk, a sophomore at Community High these goals. A scholarship committee, chaired ing fruit. “We are so happy to be able to make a peer group Israel experiences such as semester, School, has been involved in Habonim Dror for by Laurie Rashes and including Judie Lax, Ami difference by helping these two outstanding teens summer or gap year programs. several years and will participate in the move- Rosenthal, and U-M student Jenna Weinberg, reach their dreams of traveling to Israel,” said Abramson is a junior at Pioneer High School ment’s Machane Bonim Israel (MBI). She is look- had the difficult task of reading the essays and Carolyn. “We thank the committee for the excel- and will be participating in Young Judaea’s Ma- ing forward to meeting Habonim Dror teens from determining which of the very worthy applicants lent job they did in reviewing the applications. We chon summer program. As a leader in Young around the United States, Israel and from around would receive the scholarship. All essays were sub- know that it must have been difficult for them to Judaea, Abramson educates her peers about the world. “Receiving the Susan Lichter Scholar- mitted blind; the committee members received make a decision, and we look forward to helping Israel and Jewish identity. However, she says in ship means that I will be able to go on MBI, which no identifying information about the applicants more young people in the years to come.” n Looking forward to Machane Bonim Israel summer Young Judaea Machon Program fosters love for Israel By Maia Volk By Mara Abramson ll my life Judaism has tant for me. I have nice friends udaism has always been tential. Why? The answer lies in surrounded me. I have from school, but the basis of one of the most important the rest of this essay. Abeen discovering my these friendships is different. Jaspects of my life. I’ve grown Young Judaea is the oldest religion and my connection to MBI North American has over up in a home where our religion is Zionist youth movement in the it since I was a preschooler at the 100 kids from all parts of the US celebrated and cherished and I feel United States and focuses on Jewish Community Center. My and Canada. People who went so lucky to be a Jew. instilling a commitment to Jew- journey continued through ele- on MBI have told me that the Three summers ago I was ish values, Jewish pride, and love mentary school at the Hebrew Day friendships and social connec- signed up and dues were paid of Israel. I uphold Jewish val- School, through my bat mitzvah tions they created during the for me to attend a YMCA camp ues, have a strong sense of Jew- preparation, Camp Tavor and my trip are some of the most won- in Northern Michigan. About a ish pride, and love Israel. The involvement with a Jewish youth derful aspects of the MBI ex- month before I was scheduled to only problem is, I’ve never been movement Habonim-Dror. This pereince. Going through the trip leave for this camp, something there. With my role as a leader in year I am about to add another together, hiking through some came over me and my plans the Young Judaea Movement, I passage to my journey, when I will Maia Volk difficult paths, riding the busses, and life changed completely. Mara Abramson spend a great deal of time educat- participate in the Habonim-Dror summer pro- and sharing meals brings people together in a very It was a Saturday night and I was at the bar ing other members about Israel and why I love it gram, MBI, Machane Bonim Israel. I have several unique way. I know I will make life-long relation- mitzvah party of Ari Axelrod. I was seated at the and all the good it is doing for the rest of the world. goals for this trip: I am looking forward to visiting ships that will become part of my connection to table with Ari and Robert’s friends that they’d met However because I’ve never been to Israel, I feel like places I have only learned about such as Mount Judaism and Israel. through Young Judaea. It was incredible for me to my contributions are limited. All I know about this Tavor, for which my camp is named after, or the MBI is not a “tour bus” kind of trip, it is a be surrounded by other Jewish teens (well, tweens beautiful country is what I’ve read in books, seen in Golan Heights and the Dead Sea—places we stud- Machaneh, a camp. One of the most important at the time!) who were just as interested in Judaism videos or pictures, and heard people describe. ied in elementary school. I am also very excited activities at camp are “Peulot” (discussion based as I was. I was already impressed with the friend- My motivations for visiting Israel are endless. I about sharing the experience with other Jewish activities). I really enjoy the peulot because they ships made between Judaean’s at the kid’s table, want to go to Israel so I can experience the culture teens who are passionate about Israel like I am. make me think, and other people’s viewpoints and but when I looked around to the parent table I was and the beauty that I’ve heard so much about. I I know the MBI experience will greatly increase opinions bring new issues and perspectives to my amazed. All the current Judaean’s that I had made want to go Israel to connect with my Jewish heri- my understanding of Israel, its problems, and its attention. On MBI we will have discussion-based friendships with at the party were children of past tage and really learn where I come from. I want to people. This trip will strengthen my ties with my activities after each event along the way and I ex- Judaean’s. I watched the parents (not in a creepy go to Israel to educate myself on the Arab-Israeli Jewish peers and my Jewish community, not only pect they will greatly enrich my experience. Hear- way!) laugh and reminisce about all the experienc- conflict. I want to go to Israel to learn about how now, but also in the future. ing everyone’s opinions and thoughts will lead to es they had spent together throughout their lives. Darfurian refugees are being treated. I want to go Machane Bonim Israel is one of the programs a deeper understanding and will help me discover Young Judaea had created a sense of community to Israel to become a better leader in Young Judaea. run by Habonim-Dror, a Progressive Labor Zion- things I would not have though about myself. This throughout the generations for these families, and I want to go to Israel to inspire other Jews to be Zi- ist Youth Movement that also runs Camp Tavor. I is one of the reasons why MBI is so special: being that was something that I wanted. onists. I want to go to Israel so that I can stick up for have attended Camp Tavor for the last four sum- able to explore Israel with my peers, listening to my I made the decision to go to Young Judaea’s se- her when she is being spoken against. And last but mers and am also very active in the Habonim-Dror friends and expressing my thoughts and feelings to nior camp, Camp Tel Yehudah. Attending TY was not least, I want to go to Israel so that I can taste a local chapter Ken Pardes. The impact this move- them would make this a very unique experience. probably one of the most beneficial experiences I genuine falafel. ment has had on my life through camp has already I am also really excited about meeting Jewish have had in my life. I have now been a member of I think this particular program, Machon, will drastically changed my life. I’ve learned so much kids from other counties; one of the highlights of Young Judaea for three years and it has completely help me achieve these goals because it is a part of about myself, and my connection to Judaism at MBI is a day where we meet youth from all over opened my eyes to what it is to be a Jew and a Zion- the Young Judaea movement, which has already Camp Tavor. Going to Tavor gives me motivation the world. Habomin-Dror is active in many coun- ist in modern America. done so much for me and my understanding and to learn more about the history of Israel and Jew- tries around the globe such as South Africa, India, In the past year, I’ve become increasingly in- love of Israel. n ish history. Camp Tavor isn’t just another Jewish Australia, United Kingdom, Argentina and Brazil. volved with Young Judaea. I’m the administrative To raise additional funds for her trip, Mara summer camp, it’s a community of Jewish youth. During the summer the North American kids vice president of the Central States region of Young will perform at a benefit concert, Saturday, Everyone is very supportive of each other as we all meet Habonim-Dror kids from other countries. Judaea and I really value all that YJ has given me. April 3, at 8 p.m., at the JCC. go on our journey of discovering who we are to- This will be a great opportunity to interact with However, as much as I appreciate Young Judaea gether as a “Kvutza.” I am closer to my friends from kids from other cultures who may have a different and value it, I feel I’m not valuing it to its full po- my kvutza then anyone else I’ve met at home or at way of life, yet have a lot in common with me. school; I consider them my family. Going on MBI I have been very interested in my family’s his- when I was in eighth grade and used it for a school and religion, and to sharing these experiences with with my kvutza from Tavor will not only give me tory ever since we did the family history project at report. This experience gave me a sense of where other Jewish teens. The discussions and new friend- the opportunity of learning more about myself as a the Hebrew Day School. The book Everything is Il- I came from and my connection to the history of ships will add a special perspective to the trip. As I Jew, but also to continue building my relationship luminated has a very personal meaning for me, be- Jewish people. Visiting Israel will be another way to go through life and transition from being a teen to with my kvutza and feel part of something special. cause the setting of this fictional story takes place in discover more about my family’s history because I a young adult, MBI will be an important passage I will also get to know kids from other kvutzot from a real place: the little Jewish town of Trachimbrod have many relatives who live there. that will strengthen my connection to Judaism and Habomin-Dror camps all over North America. in the Ukraine, which was destroyed completely In conclusion, I know MBI will be one of the my commitment to the Jewish people and my Jew- Making new friendships and strengthening in the Holocaust. My mother’s family is from highlights of my life. I am looking forward to vis- ish community. n relationships with Jewish friends is very impor- Trachimbrod. I read this book and saw the movie iting places that are meaningful to Jewish history

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Book on Israeli start-ups bolsters Israel’s image By Uriel Heilman NEW YORK (JTA)—When Intel’s Israeli divi- In an uncommon case of good public rela- Singer, a columnist for The Jerusalem Post, thors find, are essential ingredients for en- sion proposed a new strategy to vastly improve tions for Israel, the book has helped generate said the phenomenon of the book’s success trepreneurial success. On Israeli unruliness: the processing speed of the company’s laptop discussions about what Israel is doing right has been uplifting. “People are tired of looking Mooly Eden, who runs Intel’s cross-cultural computer chips, Intel’s U.S. management had in media more often focused on what’s going at Israel just as a conflict,” he told JTA. “They seminars to bridge gaps between the compa- no interest. The idea required a fundamental wrong in Israel. find it refreshing to hear about a completely ny’s Israeli and American workers, tells the au- change in Intel’s technological approach, which Start-Up Nation has reached the best-sell- different side of Israel.” thors, “Israelis do not have a very disciplined had been to build what were known as faster er lists of The New York His co-author, Senor, a culture. From the age of zero we are educated “clock speeds”—essentially, faster “engines”— Times, The Wall Street private equity executive who to challenge the obvious, ask questions, debate to accelerate processing. Israel’s division pro- Journal and The Washing- served as a Defense Depart- everything, innovate.” posed to run the engine of the chip slower, but ton Post, spurred Op-Eds ment adviser in the last Bush On Israeli impetuousness: Mark Gerson, to gain even more power by configuring a sys- in Newsweek, the Times, administration and is mar- an American investor in Israeli start-ups, says tem that used gears like a car. Forbes and CNN, and ried to CNN anchorwoman that “When an Israeli man wants to date a The project was mothballed. But exercis- been covered in numerous Campbell Brown, is consider- woman, he asks her out that night. When an ing typical Israeli chutzpah, the Israelis were other news outlets. Prime ing running as a Republican Israeli entrepreneur has a business idea, he persistent in advocating their out-of-the-box Minister Benjamin Netan- candidate for the U.S. Senate will start it that week. The notion that one solution. They traveled back and forth to yahu singled out the book seat now held by Sen. Kirsten should accumulate credentials before launch- Santa Clara, Calif., incessantly pressing their for praise in a speech a few Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). Senor ing a venture simply does not exist. This is ac- case to Intel’s higher-ups. Staying the course, months ago, it has become reportedly is expected to an- tually good in business. Too much time can they argued, was riskier for the company than a best-seller in Singapore nounce his decision in the only teach you what can go wrong, not what adopting the paradigmatic changes they were and it was a centerpiece of a next few days. Senor and could be transformative.” proposing. Eventually the Americans caved. recent half-hour feature on Singer are also brothers-in- On the lack of natural resources in Israel, Upon its release in March 2003, the new the Israeli economy by Ger- law. Harvard professor Rocardo Hausmann tells Centrino chip was widely hailed as an im- many’s leading TV network, Singer said the pair did the authors, “What’s striking about Israel is portant innovation and became the basis for ARD. The book is being not write the book to bolster Israel’s public the penchant for taking problems—like the Intel’s edge in faster and more powerful chips. translated into Chinese, Russian and Hebrew. image but to tell a story about a real success. lack of water—and turning them into assets— Originally code-named for a spring in north- At a time when Israel is trying with limited “This is the first book to look at an entire side in this case by becoming leaders in the fields ern Israel, the program eventually became success to rebrand itself beyond the conflict, of Israel that no one has paid attention to pre- of desert agriculture, drip irrigation and de- known in the industry as “the right turn.” the book promotes a positive view of Israel viously,” he said from Jerusalem. “It’s a huge salination.” The anecdote is one of dozens of stories re- without wishing the conflict away. On the story that’s essentially been missed with thou- Having immigrated to Israel 15 years ago counted in Start-Up Nation, a book by Israeli contrary, the conflict is cast as part and parcel sands of correspondents here.” from New York, Singer said the book never journalist Saul Singer and former U.S. foreign of the reasons for Israel’s success. Start-Up Nation considers what elements occurred to him until Senor, who lives in the policy adviser Dan Senor that seeks to unpack The relatively non-hierarchical nature of the of Israeli culture make it an ideal incubator United States but travels frequently to Israel the ingredients for Israel’s extraordinary suc- Israel Defense Forces, and the leadership skills for innovation and entrepreneurship. In the for business, approached him with the idea. cess in innovation and entrepreneurship. and maturity the army develops among its process, the book tells the stories of myriad Is- “When you’re looking from the inside, you Since its release last November by the young soldiers, are important factors in foster- raeli companies and connects their successes tend to look at problems and tend to com- Council on Foreign Relations, where Senor is ing Israeli entrepreneurship, the authors write. to some quintessential elements of Israeli soci- plain,” Singer said. “When you’re looking at an adjunct senior fellow for Middle East stud- The adversity Israel faces surrounded by hostile ety: its small size, dearth of natural resources, Israel from the outside, you see how amazing ies, Start-Up Nation has garnered widespread forces is cited as a reason for Israeli inventive- ubiquitous army service and, of course, the it is. We need to appreciate what we’re good at attention and prompted a rare wave of un- ness. The perils of investing in a country seem- common national traits of chutzpah, infor- and how important it is.” n abashed praise for Israel. Journalists, pundits, ingly always on the verge of war spurs Israelis mality and persistence. business leaders and policymakers have cited to go the extra length to show foreign financiers Israeli qualities that in some circumstances the Jewish state as a model for emulation. that Israel is a smart place to invest and build. might be considered shortcomings, the au- Op-Ed: A tennis lesson for the world By Leonard A. Cole NEW YORK (JTA)—The news out of Dubai In fact, 2009 was dotted with interna- Peer responded indignantly when she was none of her matches were on the centercourt. All has been rife with speculation about who assas- tional insults to Israeli athletes. Weeks after the notified of her ban in 2009. Larry Scott, the chief were relegated to an outside court with limited sinated Hamas terrorist commander Mahmoud Dubai event, the Swedish Taekwondo Federa- executive of the Women’s Tennis Association Tour, seating, presumably as a safety measure. Still, Peer’s al-Mabhouh in a local hotel. Israeli agents and tion blocked Israeli participation in the annual echoed Peer’s assertion that politics should be kept iron determination to play, and play well, drew al-Mabhouh’s Palestinian rivals are high on the championships at Trelleborg. On the eve of the separate from sports. After consultations among plaudits from commentators around the world. guess list. tournament, 45 Israeli athletes had to cancel the players, and with Peer’s concurrence, the tour- Above all, her presence signified the ability to rec- But amid the who-did-it debate, a happier their flight plans. nament was not canceled, but the Dubai authori- tify a wrong when good people are insistent. Dubai event was taking place. A few weeks ago, In October, at the fencing world champi- ties were hit with an avalanche of penalties. The Iranian fencers in 2009 were permitted Shahar Peer became the first Israeli woman to onships in Antalya, Turkey, the Iranian team Scott warned that if Peer were prevented to let politics trump their commitment to com- compete in a professional sporting event in the dropped out without notice. The Iranian gov- from playing in Dubai in the future, “they pete. Their Turkish hosts and fellow competitors United Arab Emirates. ernment forbade its fencers to compete after would run the risk of losing their tournament.” remained stone silent rather than call for penal- Peer, a superb tennis player, defeated several learning that they were in seeding brackets with Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal’s European ties for the Iranians’ blatant discrimination. Nor highly ranked competitors on her way to the Israeli athletes. Iran’s disruptive behavior drew edition dropped advertising for the 2009 event were the Swedish and Egyptian authorities who semifinal round of the annual Dubai champi- barely a nod from the Turkish hosts. and cable television’s Tennis Channel canceled disinvited Israeli participants even censured, let onships. The 22-year-old then lost to American Effrontery to Israeli delegations was not lim- its planned coverage. alone penalized. star Venus Williams, who went on reclaim the ited to athletic competitions. Two Israeli women, Soon after, the WTA levied a fine of $300,000 If ignored, such injustices will be repeated. title she had won the previous year. But no less both research doctors, were abruptly disinvited on the Dubai tournament organizers. The WTA Dubai 2010 demonstrated how concerted ef- significant was Peer’s stunning performance and to a conference in Egypt on breast cancer. The board also demanded that the organizers post forts can help change errant behavior. how she got there in the first place. sponsoring organization, Susan G. Komen for a $2 million guarantee that henceforth all play- Overseers of all these events would do well to Her appearance was a year overdue. Peer was the Cure, told the women that the Egyptian ers who qualified would be allowed to compete. heed Scott’s words after the UAE agreed to the part of the draw for the 2009 Dubai champion- Health Ministry was barring them. The doctors The UAE would have to show proof of entry WTA’s stipulations: “Thanks to the courage of ships, and her name like that of the other players were doubly shocked by subsequent Komen and permission for any Israeli player at least eight Shahar, and all those individuals and organiza- had been supplied to the Emirates authorities Egyptian claims that the Israelis themselves had weeks prior to the tournament. Further, Venus tions, including her fellow players that support- long in advance. Yet the day before the opening decided not to attend. Williams said she would not play again in Dubai ed her, the UAE has changed their policy and matches, Peer received word that the UAE had Neither the Swedish, Iranian, Turkish nor unless Peer were admitted to the 2010 contest. another barrier of discrimination has fallen.” n denied her a visa. Egyptian authorities were seriously criticized The threat of losing the tournament and its Leonard A. Cole is the co-chair of the Task Force Tournament director Salah Tahlak said Peer’s for their misbegotten behavior. But sponsors of accompanying money, attention and prestige on Anti-Semitism for the Jewish Agency and for- presence “would have antagonized our fans” be- the Dubai tennis tournament reacted differently, evidently impressed the Dubai organizers. Peer’s mer chair of the Jewish Council of Public Affairs. cause of their opposition to Israeli policies. and therein lies a huge lesson. participation in 2010 made that point even though 24 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 News Analysis: Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian with a plan for statehood By Leslie Susser JERUSALEM (JTA)—Pundits and politicians later, “is absolutely necessary because that is what nomic climate, which also augurs well for Fayy- bureaucrats and closing down social institutions have taken recently to comparing Palestinian is going to bring an end to the occupation.” ad’s state-building project. The upturn in trade, serving as fronts for terrorist activities. Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to Is- Fayyad went on to speak about creating a crit- tourism and consumer spending was reflected Unlike most of his generation of Palestinians rael’s founding father, David Ben-Gurion. ical mass of positive change on the ground that by in economic growth of 7 percent last year, one leaders, Fayyad never joined the Palestinian resis- No less a figure than President Shimon Peres, mid-2011 would persuade the world that the Pal- of the highest figures anywhere in the world. tance, never took part in terror and never spent a one of Ben-Gurion’s foremost disciples, is the estinians were ready for statehood, and that it was Fayyad also is working on Palestinian budget- single day in an Israeli prison. This accounts for latest Israeli leader to offer the accolade. time for the Israeli occupation to be rolled back. ary independence. More than half of this year’s the fact that despite his internationally acclaimed The reason is simple: Like Ben-Gurion, Fayy- “If by then we succeed, as I hope we will,” he Palestinian Authority budget of approximately success, he has only a small domestic political ad is building institutions of statehood. declared, “it’s not going to be too difficult for $3 billion will be raised in taxes. base. He never joined the West Bank’s ruling Fa- In the 1920s, the Jews of Palestine under the people looking at it from any corner of the world There have been significant institutional tah party, and when he ran in the 2006 elections, single-minded Ben-Gurion established institu- to conclude that in- achievements as well: A the Third Way party he founded, dedicated to tions for what they called the state-in-the-mak- deed the Palestinians functioning stock mar- fighting corruption, won only two seats. ing: the Haganah with the idea of a single armed do have something ket is operating in Nab- A recent survey by leading Palestinian poll- force; the Histadrut Trade Union, with a depart- that looks like a well- lus, Fayyad has been ster Khalil Shikaki showed that although 40 ment for workers’ rights, a sick fund, a bank and functioning state in building government percent of Palestinians rated the Fayyad govern- the Solel Boneh construction company; and just about every facet and municipal offices, ment’s performance as good or very good, only the Jewish Agency dealing with immigration, of activity, and the and the nucleus of a 13 percent supported him as prime minister. schools and hospitals. only anomalous thing central bank is in place. Fayyad was appointed prime minister by Now Fayyad is doing something similar. at the time would Over the past two Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Ab- Last August he announced what has come to be that occupation years, Fayyad has com- bas in June 2007 after the Hamas takeover of be known as the “Fayyad Plan” under the heading: which everyone agrees pleted more than 1,000 Gaza, and was reappointed last March. Fayyad “Palestine—Ending the Occupation, Establishing should end.” communal projects, also has been serving a second term as finance the State.” The idea is to build a de facto Palestinian Fayyad has been Salam Fayyad investing more than minister since March 2007. state by mid-2011, with functioning government working closely on the economic and institution- $100 million in schools, clinics, libraries and Israelis on the right side of the political spec- and municipal offices, police forces, a central bank, al elements of his plan with Tony Blair, the for- community centers. He is starting work now on trum, who oppose Fayyad’s state-building project, stock market, schools, hospitals, community cen- mer British prime minister and the international a new phase to improve existing infrastructures: argue that he is not as dedicated to nonviolence as ters, etc. Fayyad’s watchword is transparency, and Quartet’s special representative to the Middle roads, electricity, water and sewage. Most of the he claims. They point to his presence at ceremo- his aim is institutions that are corruption-free and East, and on the law enforcement aspects with money has come from the United States, the Eu- nies honoring Palestinian terrorists and his active provide an array of modern government services. U.S. Gen. Keith Dayton. ropean Union and the oil-rich Gulf States. participation in a ceremonial burning of Israeli Then, in mid-2011, with all the trappings of The results on the ground have been impres- The American-educated Fayyad, 58, was born products manufactured in the West Bank. statehood in place, he intends to make his po- sive. Palestinian security forces trained by Day- in the village of Dir Rasun near the West Bank city Fayyad has his critics on the Palestinian side, litical move: Invite Israel to recognize the well- ton’s troops have been deployed in West Bank of Tulkarm. After earning his doctorate in eco- too, who accuse his police of being nothing more functioning Palestinian state and withdraw from cities, creating new levels of law and order and nomics at the University of Texas in 1986, he con- than subcontractors for the Israeli occupation. territories it still occupies, or be forced to do so enabling Israel to remove dozens of roadblocks ducted research at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Rather than bringing the occupation to an end, by the pressure of international opinion. and checkpoints. The aim from the outset was to Louis before joining the World Bank in Washing- the critics argue, Fayyad’s scrupulous mainte- In February, at the 10th Herzliya Conference, secure a major principle of modern statehood: ton, where he worked from 1987 to 1995. Then, in nance of law and order is prolonging it. an annual forum on Israel’s national security at- a single armed force, subordinate to the elected the wake of the Oslo agreements, he was appointed At Fayyad’s address to the Herzliya Conference, tended by top decision-makers and academics, government, with no rival militias roaming the International Monetary Fund representative in the among the interested spectators was Israeli Defense Fayyad, the lone Palestinian, gave an articulate streets. For all intents and purposes, this is the Palestinian territories from 1995 to 2001. Minister Ehud Barak. As the leader of the Labor off-the-cuff address, leaving little doubt as to case already in the West Bank today. The following year, desperate for a modicum Party, Barak is Ben-Gurion’s heir and, like Fayyad, what he has in mind. At the Herzliya Conference, Fayyad suggested of transparency in funding for the Palestinians, is a strong advocate of the two-state solution. “This is not about declaring a state. It is that Israel could help further augment this facet the United States and other donor nations forced For people like Barak, who see this as the key about getting ready for one,” he explained. “The of his state-building by handing over more West his appointment on Yasser Arafat as the Palestin- to a secure Jewish-majority state at peace with program we have embarked upon was not sup- Bank territory to Palestinian security control. ian leader’s technocrat finance minister. Fayyad, its neighbors, Fayyad could well be the man of posed to be in lieu of a political process. It was The law and order and the opening up of a small but very determined and self-confident the hour. And he also could prove the toughest supposed to reinforce it.” the West Bank to free movement of people and man, bravely took on the corruption rife in Pal- opponent of those Israelis who see in an inde- “The political process track,” Fayyad added goods has led to a dramatic change in the eco- estinian affairs, sacking thousands of superfluous pendent Palestine a recipe for disaster n Off the Radar: Tel Aviv high-rises, Ben and Jerry’s is back, making connections By Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA)—Here are some recent stories been built by King Solomon. The wall, which ing clay seals with Hebrew names on them, are High time you came home out of Israel of which you may not be aware. dates back to the First Temple-period based indications that the wall was part of the royal A man who left his apartment in Lod for three on potsherds found in the vicinity, is located structure, the team said. months returned home to discover that it had been Tel Aviv skyline on the hill between the Temple Mount and the Some Tel Aviv residents are angry that they were turned into a marijuana nursery, Ynet reported. village of Silwan. Beyond Hadera to Gadera not consulted over plans to double the city’s hous- Israel’s Cabinet approved a $7 billion plan plan The haredi man who owned the apartment had Also uncovered in the city wall complex: an ing capacity by eschewing city blocks lined with to create a transportation network that would con- been planning to rent it out but hadn’t found any inner gatehouse for access into the royal quarter low-rise apartment buildings for high-rise blocks. struct highways and lay train tracks in the north takers. Upon returning to the property, the owner of the city, a royal structure adjacent to the gate- The city last week released a plan, dubbed and south of Israel. The plan would connect the found that the locks had been changed. He broke house and a corner tower that overlooks a sub- “T.A./5000,” which recommends lining Tel Aviv’s center of the country to both Eilat in the south and into his own apartment only to discover marijuana stantial section of the adjacent Kidron valley. main streets with apartment buildings up to 14 Kiryat Shemona in the north. seedlings all over the floor, with grow lights strategi- The dig, led by Hebrew University’s Eilat stories in place of the current four-story buildings, “The time has come to open the bottleneck and cally placed to help facilitate the plants’ growth. Mazar and funded by Daniel Mintz and Mer- Ha’aretz reported. Residents are upset because join the State of Israel in one country,” Prime Min- edith Berkman, a New York couple interested Metallica bends to pressure the municipality claimed that the new plans were ister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “There will no lon- in biblical archeology, is a joint project of the Israelis will pay less to see the American heavy drawn up in consultation with city residents. ger be three countries, no longer a greater Tel Aviv school, the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Is- metal band Metallica at the Ramat Gan Stadium As of 2008, Tel Aviv had 178,000 living units and metropolitan area country, which is also stuck, and rael Nature and Parks Authority, and the Com- after ticket prices were significantly lowered follow- now plans to build 83,000 more, according to the others in the distant Galilee and the even more dis- pany for the Development of East Jerusalem. ing a boycott campaign launched on Facebook. newspaper. Eventually, under the new housing push, tant Negev. We will take our small country, one of the “The city wall that has been uncovered testi- The May concert is Metallica’s third visit the city could boast 460,000 living units by 2025. smallest in the world, and will allow Israelis to travel fies to a ruling presence,” Mazar said. “Its strength to the country and the first since 1999. Ticket Couples and young families often struggle to quickly, without bottlenecks, and in comfort.” and form of construction indicate a high level of prices originally were about three to four times find affordable housing in Tel Aviv. Nineteen ministers voted for the 10-year plan; engineering. We can estimate, with a high degree higher than those for performances at Euro- four opposed and one abstained. It is not yet clear of certainty, that this was built by King Solomon pean venues. The least expensive tickets for the Another section of the wall whether the money for the plan would be taken Archeologists have discovered a section of toward the end of the 10th century BC.” from other ministries’ budgets or new money. continued on page 34 an ancient city wall of Jerusalem that may have Artifacts found near the excavation, includ- Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 25 IOn Another Note

Brett Levy, musician and environmental activist Sandor Slomovits, staff writer o say that Brett Levy wears a lot of hats of flyers to pre-schools and the one that terested in these issues. I think they probably gram there. The guitarist, Zach Cowden, is is an understatement. He’s a doctoral that called me back was the JCC. Noreen did all four of those things. My dad talked a at the Berklee College of Music and travels T candidate at the University of Michigan DeYoung (Early Childhood Director) called lot about history. He attended events that back and forth between Boston and here. School of Education, also a masters candidate me and said, “We need a song leader.” I’ve political leaders organized. We lived in WJN: Your songwriting, and your band sound, in the School of Natural Resources & Environ- been doing it for 3 ½ years now and have re- Bloomington, Delaware. We had a couple of combine elements of jazz, funk and rock. ment. That’s a pretty heavy double right there, ally enjoyed it. I have a repertoire of 30-40 long time senators; Joe Biden was one of them. but Levy also has a serious interest in music, songs, some for each of the holidays. It’s my My father used to go to these Biden seminars Levy: I’m probably influenced by a lot of things. both in performing and songwriting, and even regular Friday morning thing. In my second twice a year. Senator Biden would bring in There was the pop music I listened to as a in video production. He plays music for the year, Debbie Gombert joined me. A lot of various people from Washington to speak kid and that has kind of come in and out of children at the Jewish Community Center of times we do it together, but sometimes we on various issues. Being involved that way, influencing me. Starting in high school I got Greater Ann Arbor’s Early Childhood Center; alternate because of each of our various com- and then coming home and talking about it, really into jazz and was strongly influenced he and his band, Momenta, play at local clubs; mitments. Sometimes I have to miss because it kind of set an example that this is what’s by jazz. I started to appreciate good instru- and they’re working on a new CD. You can hear I am doing research for my dissertation. normal, to be engaged, to be interested. My mentals and improvisation, especially. So I some tracks from that CD and see videos at dad is also on a couple of Commissions now, always wanted an improvisational element in WJN: What is your dissertation about? their website, www.momenta-arts.net. the Forestry Commission of Delaware, he’s my music. Then in college I got turned on to Brett Levy and Momenta will also be playing Levy: It’s about civic engagement; how do you chairman of the Prisons commission, dealing Bob Dylan, especially his social commentary a concert at the Jewish Community Center of get adolescents to become civically engaged? with prisons issues. He’s a businessman. This music, so my lyrics are largely influenced by Greater Ann Arbor on April 18. Splitting that eve- I did a lot of reading about that and then, is not his profession. He just does community Dylan and by other social commentary and ning with them will be local ukulele master, Gerald based on my read- service and civic stuff. symbolic writers. I lived in San Francisco for Ross, who was featured in these pages last year. ing about empower- And he and my mom a time. There’s a huge music scene out there. ment, and what gets talk about these things. I like to have fun with my music in live set- Levy: I was just one of those overscheduled kids to feel empow- When I was a kid, they tings, so I really like a bass funk sound that kids. I always had stuff three or four days ered, I looked for encouraged me to run people can move to. after school, three days of Hebrew School, a program where I for class office. I ran for I think my music and environmental per- piano lessons, trumpet lessons somewhere could study this in my first representative spective is also influenced by Judaism. For in there. I was just always doing stuff, and action. I found that position in fifth grade. example, having Tu B’shvat, knowing that I guess I’ve continued that level of activity there are basically I was in student gov- Tu B’Shvat has such a long history, is kind into my adulthood. (Laughter) I didn’t really three or four things ernment starting from of a social norm in the Jewish community. plan on it. It just kind of happened. I got ex- that tend to lead to then on. That little It’s probably one of my favorite holidays cited about all these different avenues of ex- kids becoming em- push at the beginning because it celebrates something that is of- pression, including teaching and research. powered. The things was the external force, ten under-appreciated, especially during the WJN: Right after you graduated from college? that seem to lead to but then I developed winter. it are discussion of the skills along the way. Levy: I graduated college, where I majored in WJN: How did your making videos come controversial issues, I guess I can talk in history, in 2000. I didn’t study music there, about? working in groups, front of people, I guess but in my first summer after college I ended doing simulations, I know how to work Levy: I wrote a song called The Age of Hope, up teaching music at a summer program. Model United Na- with other people, I about Obama, that’s how it all started. I I thought I might like teaching, I wanted tions programs for know how to write wrote the song at the very end of 2007, be- some teaching experience, and it ended up example, watching things. Those skills ginning of 2008, because I could kind of see being my field because I had such a good Brett Levy other kids in action, make you feel like you the change that was coming and I was in- experience that summer. I enjoyed the act of developing, learning. can do something. spired by Obama. And I thought that mak- sharing ideas and knowledge and concepts. ing a video to go with the song would be a I was in an a cappella group and jazz band WJN: What about your background? How did WJN: What about the music? Was that also in good way to bring publicity to the campaign in college, in Princeton. I taught a cappella you come to civic involvement and your in- your family home? and get my music out there and use it for and songwriting at that summer program terest in social causes? Levy: My dad played a lot of music. He plays something useful. In the process of making at Wellesley College. After that I had a job Levy: Right now I’m developing a theory of how by ear, plays a lot of songs on piano. I would that video I learned how to do editing. I re- lined up in the Bay area. I worked for a civil people develop a sense of civic empower- hear that going to sleep a couple of times a ally enjoy it a lot. And probably one of the rights law firm for a year. I was interested in ment. It works for me and it works for almost week. I’d be in my room and hear it rever- other reasons I got into that is that I can’t law, but I realized it wasn’t as interactive as I all the kids that I am studying. First, you need berating throughout the house. I also have play music after midnight in my apartment, expected. So I tried teaching and I got really to be interested, before you decide to join a three older sisters, and they all took piano (Laughter) but I can do video. into it. Did it for three years, and then in my group like a Model UN, or before you join an lessons. I was the youngest and I wanted to fourth year I applied for grad school and I WJN: So what’s next for you? after-school environmental empowerment take lessons early. I started on piano maybe got in here at U-M. Even before I got here I club. But to be interested, there needs to be at four, and then also took trumpet lessons. was interested in environmental issues, and Levy: I’ll probably be done with my studies a few things that precede that. One is social Guitar, I started at nineteen. So it was just a all along the way I was writing music about within a year. I’m planning to stay in Ann norms, like family. Do you see that in your norm in my family to play music, and since social and environmental issues. It tied to my Arbor. I’m hoping to do all of the things I’m family, do you see it in your friends around I was interested in civic issues, as soon as I interest in history, government, and civics. doing now, teaching, research, and music. you? Is it big in your community? Are people started writing songs, when I was about 13, When I got here, Al Gore’s movie came out The teaching that I do is teacher education, talking about these things? I started writing things that were related to and it just seemed like I had a real opportunity that’s my job in the School of Education. My Another one is seeing a relationship be- community issues. here to get involved pretty deeply in environ- research is studying civic engagement, and tween yourself and the broader issue. Some- mental issues because there was this school WJN: Tell us about your band. that’s basically what my income is from. It’s times that comes from seeing that discussed, here that I could get a degree in. And it really not huge, but it’s enough to sustain me and but sometimes it’s something that affects Levy: I’m a songwriter and a singer and play a isn’t actually that much more to get a degree I enjoy it a lot. My girlfriend is in a doctor- you. Suddenly you’re being taxed and you few different instruments, but I think that in SNRE, because it’s only four more courses. ate program in environmental engineering. don’t like it, or suddenly there is pollution in music is a lot more powerful when you have For my doctorate I have to take 13 courses She’s here for another four years, so that’s your back yard and you don’t like it. people around you to support it and add outside of the School of Education anyway, so one of the reasons why I’m not considering Another one is external forces telling you energy. I especially love going to shows and then I can double count a bunch of courses. leaving. We also play music together. to get involved. Your parents tell you to do it, seeing drummers, because that just adds a The music is something I’m not going to WJN: You play music for the kids at the JCC your teacher tells you to do it. lot of excitement. A band is something that’s stop doing. I’m in the very beginning stages, Early Childhood Center every week. How Another one is feeling that you have the hard to have stick, unless you have a person- just trying to develop an audience. I don’t did that come about? skills to do it. You just want to use your skills. al connection with the people. I’ve wanted think very much about the business end of to form a band, but I didn’t want to force it, I think more about the music side of it. It’s Levy: Well, grad students don’t get paid a lot of WJN: So you saw this in your family as you were it. Over the past couple of years it has fallen hard to make a lot of time for the business money. (Laughter) I was looking for some growing up? into place. Both the drummer, Jesse Bro- end of music, because of all the other stuff sort of extra income. I figured I’m a musi- Levy: My parents didn’t do this for their work, man, and the bass player, Louis Rudner, go I’m doing—and trying to get enough sleep. cian; I should be able to make money doing but they set an example for me by being in- to Michigan State—they’re in the jazz pro- (Laughter) n something (in music). I sent out a bunch

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Wednesday, a pril 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the JCC achieving social Justice Through Group Work $80 per person (includes catered lunch) CE Value: 5 credits Emeritus Professor of Social Work Charles Garvin and JFS Resettlement Program Director Mira Sussman are presenting this course. In our culturally and ethnically diverse society, issues of social justice often arise when individuals are drawn together in a therapeutic group setting. This course will consider how the group work process can be enhanced by a consideration of social justice issues at each stage, from determining the purpose of the group to ending and group evaluation. The course will be taught through a combination of short lectures, group discussion, and experiential exercises and role plays. Register online at www.jfsannarbor.org or by calling Mira Sussman at JFS (769-0209) by april 7. We will try to accommodate late registrations if space is available.

Tuesday, a pril 20 Noon – 1:30 pm at the JCC international lunch Join current and former English as a Second Language students from  all over the world for delicious ethnic dishes and conversation. RSVP required to Robin Little at [email protected] by Tuesday, April 13.

s unday, a pril 25  1:30 – 4:00 pm  Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor  Movies and discussion for Caregivers  of aging parents (co-sponsored by the Turner Senior Resource Center)  View and discuss humorous, heart-wrenching, and thought-provoking  selections from several popular films that depict caregiving relationships.    RSVP to Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson ([email protected] or 769-0209).       saVe THe daTe!   sunday, May 16   11:00 am – 12:30 pm at the JCC   Celebration of Community service  and JFs Volunteers    (734) 769-0209 • www.jfsannarbor.org    28 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 I World

An Argentinean beach town goes Jewish By Diego Melamed MIRAMAR, Argentina (JTA)—It is said that send their children to college and enjoy a there are two kinds of religious people in luxury that might have seemed impossible Miramar: the surfers who pray for the fan- to their progenitors: vacations by the sea. tastic waves for which the Argentine beach While Mar del Plata was the most popu- town is known, and the Jews who flock here lar resort destination in Argentina, it was not in the summer and turn Miramar into some- very welcoming of Jews. thing resembling a shtetl. “It was an expensive place, where the And then there are the Jewish surfers. Argentinean upper class vacationing there Daniel Pezzente, who recently opened a didn’t always look favorably upon the arrival bed and breakfast surfing school in town, of Jews,” said Anita Weinstein, director of the said that four of his first students were ob- Jewish community’s documentation center. So the Jews began moving to Miramar, a beach town 27 miles down the coast from Mar del Plata and less expensive. The first set The Jewish connection to of buildings in Miramar was named for the Miramar dates back to the Jewish Belmes family—the entrepreneur in- vestors who developed modest buildings for 19th century, when a ship full sale while keeping some apartments for their own personal use. Miramar quickly soared of Jews fleeing persecution in in popularity among the country’s Jews. Ricardo Gaudini, owner of the Tiburon Europe arrived at Argentina’s resort, said 85 percent of his February clien- tele is Jewish. The numbers are only slightly shores in 1891. lower in January. Other resort owners report similar numbers. servant Jews who kept kosher and took “Even 35 years ago, my first clients were breaks from surfing to pray. Two were locals, Jews,” Gaudini said. “Today, most families but two came all the way from California. are also my friends. I was even invited to the In January and February, Miramar is to bar mitzvah of many of the boys.” the Jews of Buenos Aires what Miami Beach Miramar has grown considerably more during Passover is to the Jews of New York. Jewish over time. In 1998, the city opened its This country of 40 million has some first kosher store, selling falafel, the Sephardic 200,000 Jews, making the Miramar phenom- specialty lahmajun and other delectables. enon rather rare. Located about 250 miles “I make the best knishes in Argentina,” south of Buenos Aires and about a half- boasted the store’s cook, Gladys Linares, who hour’s drive from the famed beach town of is not Jewish. “In the recent seasons we sold Mar del Plata, Miramar has become a favor- more than 30,000 meals, 2,200 pounds of ite summer spot for the country’s Jews. meat and more than 1,000 pounds of chick- Mezuzahs are common on doorways en. We also offer kosher wine imported from here and restaurants in town offer Jewish the United States.” fare such as kasha varnishkes and knishes. Jacobo Simantov, who owns the store, also On the beach, families play Jewish games is in charge of the city’s synagogue. Beit Yaa- and sport Chai necklaces; even a few kipahs kov, which is open only during the summer can be spotted there. At night, some resorts months, makes Miramar the only beach town organize Israeli dance performances. in the country with a summer synagogue. “Jews are more than tourists here,” said On January 15, anti-Semitic graffiti ap- Maria Eugenia Bove, secretary of tourism in peared on the street near the synagogue, and Miramar. “They are part of the history and the a meeting was arranged hastily with Mira- future of this city. They are honorary citizens.” mar’s mayor. The crime remains unsolved, The Jewish connection to Miramar dates but it marks the exception rather than the back to the 19th century, when a ship full of rule in the town. Jews fleeing persecution in Europe arrived at An event that took place on February 6 was Argentina’s shores in 1891. Financed by Bar- more typical: The Jewish community orga- on Hirsch, the Pampa first landed at the port nized a street festival of Israeli dance in solidar- of Buenos Aires. The refugees were supposed ity with the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. to be housed in the province of Entre Rios, As with past Israeli dance festivals in but their housing complex was not ready and Miramar, the city offered public space and the ship was ordered to sail farther south. diverted traffic for the event. Eventually the Pampa’s passengers were put “We really care for the Jewish commu- up at the Atlantic Hotel near Miramar, a city nity, which is critical to the development of that had been founded only three years earlier. our city,” Bove told JTA. “The first testimony of the relationship A monument in the city’s central square is between our city and the Jews was marked by dedicated to the victims of the 1994 AMIA Jewish a devastating tragedy: a high number of chil- community center bombing in Buenos Aires. dren were infected with a disease transmitted Recently the ultra-Orthodox, or haredi, pres- by birds and died here,” said Carlos Pagliar- ence in the city has been growing. To accom- dini, Miramar’s director of tourism. “After modate them, the beach spa Maui offers two this incident, most of the parents moved to rows of beach tents pitched in opposite direc- Entre Rios province, and while there was no tions so men and women cannot see each other. Jewish cemetery in Miramar, many returned Next year the Tiburon resort will open a kosher to see the graves of their children.” grill. Coexistence is the rule in Miramar. During the boom times in the 1950s, The prestigious La Nacion newspaper re- many of these immigrant families rose out cently dubbed Miramar the star of the Ar- of poverty to become middle class. For the gentine coast. If Miramar is a star, it’s a Star first time they could afford to buy houses, of David. n

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Sunday 4 Tot Shabbat: BIC. Tot Shabbat. For preschoolers April Thursday 8 and their families. 11:15 a.m. Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for April Break Fun Days: JCC Youth. On days Chabad. Learn more about the mystical Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the when the JCC is open during the April school Thursday 1 dimensions of the Torah. 1 hour before sun- prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah breaks, the youth department offers full day down. Every Saturday. April Break Fun Days: JCC Youth. On days when reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. programs featuring filed trips or special activ- the JCC is open during the April school breaks, Every Sunday. ities for JCC members ONLY in grades K–5. Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study the youth department offers full day programs Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Middle school students may participate as group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish featuring field trips or special activities for JCC basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to helpers for a reduced fee. Students can sign up Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. members ONLY in grades K–5. Middle school the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. for one or more days and should bring appro- Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. students may participate as helpers for a reduced Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn priate clothing for playing outside. Students fee. Students can sign up for one or more days the deeper meanings of the Jewish way of life. should bring nut free, meat free lunch. $36 for Sunday 11 and should bring appropriate clothing for playing 8 p.m. Every Sunday. first child; $34 additional siblings. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. outside. A Passover lunch will be provided. $36 for $10 for extended care from 4–6 p.m. For infor- first child; $34 additional siblings. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. mation, contact Deborah Huerta at deborah- Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for $10 for extended care from 4–6 p.m. For informa- [email protected]. Also April 9. Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Monday 5 prayer book, plus an overview of the weekly tion, contact Deborah Huerta at deborahhuerta@ SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Torah reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 jccfed.org. Also April 2, 7, 8 and 9. Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. a.m. Every Sunday. Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at tive on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Weekly special events the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. with Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 and guest presentations (see description below); Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- or email [email protected]. Ongoing. Literary Group with Sidney Warschausky at Youth Group: TBE Rishonim Youth Group. ish perspective on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Passover Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Poliner at 971-0990 for Lunch at Mongolian BBQ on Main Street, fol- name of current book. lowed by visit to Kilwin’s Chocolates. 1 p.m. Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Weekly Passover Yizkor Service and Lunch: TBE. special events and guest presentations (see de- 11.a.m. in the chapel. Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- Benefit Concert: Interfaith Council for Peace scription below); Literary Group with Sidney ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. and Justice. Performance by Charlie King Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7 p.m. Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Poliner Health Check and Discussion: JCC Seniors. At and Karen Brandow, musical storytellers and Passover Mincha Service: BIC. 7:30 p.m. at 971-0990 for name of current book. 12:30 p.m. a registered nurse from Care Response political satirists who sing and write about the Presentation and Birthday Celebration: JCC will take and record blood pressures and address extraordinary lives of ordinary people in the Seniors. Birthday celebration for all with Tuesday 6 questions. (This event is repeated the second tradition of Woody Guthrie, Malvina Reynolds, April birthdays, featuring lunch and birthday Thursday of each month.) Followed at 1 p.m. and Pete Seeger. $15/tickets; $50/benefactors. 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Emeth/ St. Clare of As- cake for family and friends at 12:30 p.m. Fol- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise by a presentation by Mae Sander on “Who Won sissi Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard Street. For lowed at 1 p.m. by a visit from a representative with Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or the War Between Chop Suey and Gefilte Fish?,” information or advance tickets, phone 663-1870. from Ann Arbor.com plus online demos. $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet which refers to an article in the Jewish newspaper Community Seder: JCC Seniors. Seder for Older Lunch, noon; Games and activities including “Der Tog” published in the 1920s. Candle Lighting Minyan: BIC. Lighting of six Adults and their families cosponsored by the mahjong, quilting, art projects and card games. Sisterhood Mahj: TBE. 7:15 p.m. Shoah memorial candles during regular min- yan in the chapel. 7:30 p.m. JCC and Jewish Family Services. Led by Rabbi Wii sports including bowling, tennis and base- Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharp- Levy and Cantor Annie Rose. $25 per person. ball. No sports or computer experience is re- en your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn 5:30–7 p.m. at the JCC. For more information, quired. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. system by following the intriguing discussions the deeper meanings of the Jewish way of life. contact Merrill Poliner at merrillpoliner@ Passover Services and Yizkor: BIC. 9:30 a.m. in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of 8 p.m. Every Sunday. jfsannarbor.org. “Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust practical law, logical argumentation and moral Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Speaks to Us Today:” Jewish Learning Insti- teachings. Study of the original Talmud trac- Monday 12 Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal tute. Spring semester course. 9:30–11 a.m. at tate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. system by following the intriguing discussions in the Chabad House and 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Tuesday 13 Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, Wii Fun: JCC Seniors. Intro to Wii sports. No ex- logical argumentation and moral teachings. Study of perience or physical expertise necessary. 1 p.m. Friday 9 the original Talmud tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise For information, call Merrill at 971-0990. with Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or Every Thursday. April Break Fun Days: JCC Youth. On days when Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): All the JCC is open during the April school breaks, $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet ages and levels welcome including U-M and the youth department offers full day programs Lunch, noon; Games and activities includ- Friday 2 non-U-M participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s featuring field trips or special activities for JCC ing Mahjong, quilting, art projects and card Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. members ONLY in grades K–5. Middle school games. Wii sports including bowling, tennis April Break Fun Days: JCC Youth. On days when the For information, call 936-2367. students may participate as helpers for a re- and baseball. No sports or computer experi- JCC is open during the April school breaks, the youth Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Cantor Annie duced fee. Students can sign up for one or more ence required. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. department offers full day programs featuring field Rose leads a discussion of the book Who Needs days and should bring appropriate clothing for “Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust trips or special activities for JCC members ONLY in God? by Rabbi Harold Kushner. 7:30 p.m. playing outside. Students should bring nut free, Speaks to Us Today:” Jewish Learning Insti- grades K–5. Middle school students may participate Passover Mincha Service: BIC. 7:30 p.m. meat free lunch. $36 for first child; $34 addi- tute. Spring semester course. 9:30–11 a.m. at as helpers for a reduced fee. Students can sign up tional siblings. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 for extended Passover Service: Chabad. 7:45 p.m. Chabad House and 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. for one or more days and should bring appropriate care from 4–6 p.m. For information, contact Movie Tuesday: TBE. Film selection is Brighton clothing for playing outside. A Passover lunch will be Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Deborah Huerta at [email protected]. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Beach Memoirs. With Rabbi Delson. 1 p.m. provided. $36 for first child; $34 additional siblings. Mussar Class: TBE. With Judy Freedman. 10 a.m. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 for extended care from 4–6 p.m. standing it is no simple matter. Study the Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. For more information, contact Deborah Huerta at text in the original, together with the classical All ages and levels welcome including U-M Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at [email protected]. Also April 7, 8 and 9. commentaries. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. and non-U-M participants. 1:30 p.m. at 761-2765 for information. Beanster’s Café, ground floor of U-M Michigan Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Tot Shabbat, Dinner and Services: TBE. Tot Shab- League. For information, call 936-2367. Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at Wednesday 7 bat at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. followed by 761-2765 for information. Heart Health for Women: Hadassah. Presentations songs and popsicle oneg in the Social Hall. by Elisabeth Jackson, U-M cardiologist and Kathy Tot Shabbat and Dinner: TBE. Dinner, songs April Break Fun Days: JCC Youth. On days Adult Shabbat Dinner: TBE. $10/person. Register at Rhodes, U-M clinical dietician, on risks and treat- and popsicle oneg. 5:30–7 p.m. when the JCC is open during the April school www.templebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. 6 p.m. ments, and heart-healthy versions of favorite Jew- Friday evening services: See listing end of calendar. breaks, the youth department will offer full ish recipes. Heart-healthy appetizers will be served. day programs featuring field trips or special Yom Ha’Shoah Service: TBE. Yom Hashoah v’ha’givurah service with Kol Halev for Holo- 7:30 p.m. at the JCC. RSVP to Martha Young at activities for JCC members ONLY in grades [email protected] or phone 769-7523. Saturday 3 K–5. Middle school students may participate caust Memorial Day, led by “Second Genera- as helpers for a reduced fee. Students can sign tion.” 7:30 p.m. See article. Men’s Torah Study: TBE. Led by Roger Stutesman. Shabbat Limmud: BIC. “Slavery in Jewish Law up for one or more days and should bring ap- Friday evening services: See listing end of calendar. 7:30 p.m. and Tradition.” 9 a.m. propriate clothing for playing outside. Attend- Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Torah Study: TBE. Led by Rabbi Levy at 8:50 a.m., ees should bring nut-free, meat-free lunch. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- followed by Morning Minyan at 9:30 a.m. $36 for first child; $34 additional siblings. 8 Saturday 10 standing it is no simple matter. Study the Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Chabad. a.m.–4 p.m. $10 for extended care from 4–6 text in the original, together with the classical Torah Study: TBE. Led by Rabbi Levy at 8:50 a.m. Learn more about the mystical dimensions of the p.m. For more information, contact Deborah commentaries. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. followed by Morning Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Torah. 1 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. Huerta at [email protected]. Also Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study April 8 and 9. Shabbat Limmud: BIC. “Slavery in Jewish Law and Tradition.” 9 a.m. Wednesday 14 group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Lunch and Learn: BIC. “So This Guy on a Plane Kehillat Shabbat: BIC. “Celebrate Israel” for 1st Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. Starts to Daven….” With Rabbi Dobrusin. Noon. Social Justice Course: JFS. Emeritus Professor through 5th graders. 11:15 a.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Sisterhood Mahj: TBE. 1 p.m. Charles Garvin and JFS Resettlement Pro- 30 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 gram Director Mira Sussman lead an all-day with Arie Lipsky on cello, Yehonatan Berick on reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at course, “Achieving Social Justice Through Sunday 18 violin, and Ra Jung on piano, will perform the Chabad House. Every Sunday. Group Work,” addressing how group work Mendelsohn Piano Trio #1 in D minor and the Beth Israel Café: BIC Women’s League. 9:30 a.m. Jewish Film Festival: JCC. The JCC of Greater process can be enhanced by a consideration Mozart Trio in B Flat for Piano, Violin and Cello. Ann Arbor, in association with the JCC of Met- of social justice issues at each stage. Short Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Refreshments at 1 p.m. Concert at 1:30 p.m. $8. For ropolitan Detroit and the Michigan Theater, lectures, experiential exercises and role plays Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the prayer information, contact Merrill Poliner at merrillpo- bring the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival group discussion. $80 per person including book, an overview of the weekly Torah reading, with [email protected] or phone 769-0209. to Ann Arbor for its ninth year. Showcasing catered lunch. 5 CEU credits. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Meditation: TBE. 7:30 p.m. 14 films and 2 “Lunch and Learn” programs Register online at www.jfsannarbor.org or Museum Trip: TBE Sisterhood. Trip to Holo- Judaism 101: BIC. Sacred Texts. 8 p.m. over five days at the Michigan Theater on East by calling Mira Sussman at 769-0209 by caust Museum in Farmington Hills. 10 a.m. Liberty Street. For full festival schedule, visit April 7. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the www.jccannarbor.org. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 per Lunch and Learn: BIC. “The Afterlife in Jewish basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Thursday 22 movie ticket. Discounted Festival Passes avail- Tradition,” with Rabbi Dobrusin. Noon. the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. able. For information, contact Mimi Weisberg Hike: Jewish Hikers of Michigan. Opening hike Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- at 971-0990 or by email at mimiweisberg@ of the season in Saginaw Forest Natural Res- ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. jccfed.org. Through April 29. Thursday 15 ervation. Open to all age groups. No prior SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Social Action Retreat: TBE. 10 a.m. experience required. For information, contact Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise Library Book Club: BIC. Facilitated by Nika Eli at [email protected] or phone 883- Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- Bareket. 10 a.m. with Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; tive on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade 9522 or 665-4744. 1 p.m. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Special events and Road Rally: BIC. Adult Road Rally. Noon. the basic text of Chassidism and open your ish perspective on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Literary Group with All Ensemble Concert: TBE. Featuring Kol Ha- eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill lev and three young people’s choirs: youth, Chabad House. Every Sunday. Special events and guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Poliner at 971-0990 for name of current book. Literary Group with Sidney Warschausky at middle and high school. 4 p.m. 8th Grade Graduation and Reception. BIC. 11 a.m. Looking Inside Tour: Jewish Historical Society of 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Poliner at 971-0990 for Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn- Michigan. Historic bus tour of four Detroit church- The Beth Israel Amazing Race: BIC. For Kadima name of current book. ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of es that were formerly synagogues: Temple Beth and Chalutzim and USYers. Noon. life. 8 p.m. Every Sunday. Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- El, Shaarey Zedek, B’nai David and B’nai Moshe. BIC Reads Community Discussion: BIC. Dis- ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. Departs from Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27275 cussion of The Zookeeper’s Wife. 12:30 p.m. Discussion: JCC Seniors. At 12:30 p.m., Jewish Fam- Bell Road in Southfield. $32 for JHSM members; Spring Grounds Cleanup: TBE. 1:30 p.m. ily Services geriatric social worker Allison Pollock, Monday 19 $40 for non-members. Lunch included. 10 a.m. Movies and Discussion for Caregivers of Aging MSW, will be available for discussion, questions English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. For information, phone 248-432-5517. Parents: JFS. Cosponsored by Turner Senior and assistance. At 1 p.m., Rabbi Dobrusin will Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– “Jesus and Jews:” Frankel Institute. Presentation by Resource Center. View and discuss humorous, read and discuss a chapter from his new book. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at Jason von Ehrenbrook, UM Frankel Center for heart-wrenching and thought-provoking Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Judaic Studies scholar, attempting to complicate selections from several popular films that depict Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 polarity between Jesus and Jews, considering both caregiving relationships. 1:30–4 p.m. at Turner legal system by following the intriguing discus- or email [email protected]. Ongoing. the relationship between the historical Jesus and Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road. sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a compos- Shalom Meet and Greet: JCC. Join other Ann Arbor first century Judaism and the ongoing interac- RSVP to Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson at abbie@ ite of practical law, logical argumentation and newcomers for bagels and coffee. A welcome pack- tions between the Jesus Movement (Christianity) jfsannarbor.org or by phone at 769-0209. moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud age will be provided with essential information for and Judaism in Greco-Roman antiquity. 1 p.m. at Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn- tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. those new to the area, including the Guide to Jewish the Frankel Center, 2020 South Thayer Street. ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of Life, a complimentary six-month JCC member- Mahj: TBE Sisterhood. 7:15 p.m. life. 8 p.m. Every Sunday. Friday 16 ship, contact information for local Jewish organi- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. zations, and other information about activities in Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. the Jewish community. For more information or to legal system by following the intriguing discus- Monday 26 Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at RSVP, contact Halye Aisner at 971-0990. 10 a.m. sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a compos- English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. 761-2765 for information. ite of practical law, logical argumentation and Women’s Torah Study: TBE. With Cantor Rose. 7 p.m. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Tot Shabbat and Dinner: TBE. Followed by Yom Hazikaron Ceremony. BIC. Community- moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at songs and popsicle oneg. 5:30 p.m. wide ceremony. 7 p.m. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Camp Style Shabbat: JCC Early Childhood and For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Youth Departments. Families with children Friday 23 or email [email protected]. Ongoing. are invited to celebrate Shabbat and get in the Tuesday 20 camp spirit. Sing Shabbat songs and enjoy per- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise Mussar Class: TBE. With Judy Freedman. 10 a.m. formances by the ECC and KK/KC students, Tuesday 27 with Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.; $4/session or Meditation: TBE. 1 p.m. and eat a camp-style Shabbat dinner. Families $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. can also find out more about Camp Raanana SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Lunch, noon; Games and activities includ- Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at from the camp director, staff members and past Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 ing mahjong, quilting, art projects and card 761-2765 for information. camp families. $12/adults; $6/children ages 2 sessions; $3 Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Games and games. Wii sports including bowling, tennis and up. Reservations required by April 12. For Tot Shabbat and Dinner: TBE. Followed by activities including mahjong, quilting, art projects and baseball. No sports or computer experi- information, phone 971-0990. 6–7 p.m. songs and popsicles. 5:30–7 p.m. and card games. Wii sports including bowling, ence required. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. Service for All Ages with Choirs: TBE. With Sixth Grade Family Shabbat Dinner: BIC. 6 p.m. tennis and baseball. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Youth Choir, Middle School Shir Chadash Friday evening services: See listing end of calendar. “Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust All ages and levels welcome including U-M and High School Shir Chadash. 6:30 p.m. Speaks to Us Today:” Jewish Learning Insti- and non-U-M participants. 1:30 p.m. at Be- Kabbalat Shabbat Services: BIC. Followed by a tute. Spring semester course. 9:30–11 a.m. at anster’s Café, ground floor of U-M Michigan Saturday 24 Chabad House and 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. “Sweets Tasting” oneg. 7:30 p.m. League. For information, call 936-2367. Friday evening services: See listing end of calendar. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): “Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Torah Study: TBE. Led by Rabbi Levy at 8:50 a.m., All ages and levels welcome including U-M Speaks to Us Today:” Jewish Learning Insti- followed by Morning Minyan at 9:30 a.m. and non-U-M participants. 1:30 p.m. at Saturday 17 tute. Spring semester course. 9:30–11 a.m. at Teen Shabbat: BIC. With Kid’s Kiddush and Beanster’s Café, ground floor of U-M Michigan Chabad House and 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. honoring of High School Seniors. 9:30 a.m. League. For information, call 936-2367. Torah Study: TBE. Led by Rabbi Levy at 8:50 Wii Fun: JCC Seniors. Intro to Wii sports. No ex- Tot Shabbat: BIC. For preschoolers and their Men’s Torah Study: TBE. Led by Roger Stutes- a.m., followed by Morning Minyan at 9:30 perience or physical expertise necessary. 1 p.m. families. 11:15 a.m. man. 7:30 p.m. For information, call Merrill at 971-0990. a.m. and Sanctuary Service at 10 a.m. Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Book and Film Club: TBE Sisterhood. The Shabbat 6th Grade Session: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- group will visit the Jewish Film Festival to Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before view the film For My Father. 7:30 p.m. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical standing it is no simple matter. Study the sundown. Every Saturday. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. dimensions of the Torah. 1 hour before sun- text in the original, together with the classical Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- down. Every Saturday. commentaries. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish standing it is no simple matter. Study the Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. text in the original, together with the classical group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Wednesday 21 Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. commentaries. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. Lunch and Learn: BIC. “The Afterlife in Jewish Renaissance Group Outing: TBE. Attend “Rag- Tradition,” with Rabbi Dobrusin. Noon. Sunday 25 Wednesday 28 time” at the UM Power Center, preceded by Mahj: TBE Sisterhood. 1 p.m. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for dinner. 8 p.m. Jewish Film Festival Lunch and Learn: JCC. Featur- Afternoon Delights Concert: JCC Adults: The Ann Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the ing a discussion on the Michigan film industry. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s “Arie and Friends” prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Film Festival runs all day from 8 a.m.­–4 p.m. at the Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 31 32 Washtenaw Jewish News A April 2010 I Calendar

Michigan Theater. For a full festival schedule, visit showing of Hello Goodbye, a comedic account of the Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle-lighting Phone numbers and addresses www.jccannarbor.org. Lunch program cost is $8/ struggle that Alain (Gerard Depardieu) and Gisele time. Home hospitality available for Shabbat meals members; $10/non-members. For information, (Fanny Ardant) encounter when they decide to and Jewish holidays. Call 995-3276 in advance. frequently listed in the calendar: contact Miriam Weisberg at 971-0990 or by email embrace their Jewish heritage and move to Tel Aviv. Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) at [email protected]. Also April 29. Transportation provided by the JFS. Reservations Weekly Shabbat services 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Lunch and Learn: BIC. “Memories of a Dark required by 4/22. Call 971-0990 for information. Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah (AARH) Weekend in November 1963,” with Rabbi Rob Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sunset. P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 Dobrusin. Noon. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/Ma’ariv Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Judaism 101: BIC. Sacred Texts. 8 p.m. Jewish legal system by following the intriguing with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Discus- Busy Women’s Lunch: TBE Sisterhood. 11:45 a.m. discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a Chabad House sions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local 715 Hill Street 995-3276 at Logan’s Restaurant. composite of practical law, logical argumentation and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud scholars. Home hospitality available for Shabbat EMU Hillel tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. meals. UM Hillel. 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 Thursday 29 Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning child- Jewish Community Center (JCC) care from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 Jewish Film Festival Lunch and Learn: JCC. Friday 30 Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Featuring special guests Leila Ferault, Michael Havurah. Discussion-based format with top- 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Levine and Robert Stevens discussing “Jewish ics changing monthly. For info, email info@ Jewish Family Services (JFS) Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at Genealogy–How to Find the Family You Never aarecon.org or call 913-9705 or visit www. 2245 South State Street 769-0209 761-2765 for information. Knew You Had.” Film Festival all day from 8 aarecon.org. Jewish Federation Tot Shabbat and Dinner: TBE. Dinner, songs a.m.­–4 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. For a full Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services at 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 and popsicle oneg. 5:30–7 p.m. festival schedule, visit jccannarbor.org. Lunch 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes be- Pardes Hannah program is $8/members; $10/non-members. For Friday evening services: See listing end of calendar. fore sundown. 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 info, contact Miriam Weisberg at 971-0990 or by Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Gener- Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) email at [email protected]. Weekly Friday night Shabbat services ally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at U-M Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- month. Call 663-4039 for more information. UM Hillel Hillel. Call 994-9258 to confirm time. ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study at 8:50 a.m. with Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. fol- Chapel Service at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- lowed by Shira at 6 p.m.; Shira: Traditional Ser- at 10 a.m. Call the office at 665-4744 or con- Shabbat Candlelighting ish perspective on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 vice at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. sult website at www.templebethemeth.org for April 2 6:39 pm Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Weekly Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist service details. special events and guest presentations (see Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday April 9 6:47 pm description below); Literary Group with each month. Musical Shabbat service followed Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with option- April 16 6:55 pm Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every Poliner at 971-0990 for name of current book. al kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are welcome Shabbat and yom tov (Jewish holiday). Call Film Festival Trip: JCC Seniors. SPICE travels to the to attend. For information, call 913-9705, email April 23 7:03 pm 995-3276 in advance. Michigan Theater for the Jewish Film Festival’s [email protected] or visit www.aarecon.org. April 30 7:11 pm

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concert were announced at $159, according to re- prize came from the Dubai-based Interna- ports. Even with the lower prices, standing room tional Cricket Council. tickets on the floor in front of the stage will still The Israeli association won a similar prize go for more than $250. in 2001, but the timing of this year’s prize is More than 500 Israelis committed to boycott unusual as Dubai continues to investigate Is- the concert as part of the Facebook campaign. rael’s alleged role in the assassination of a top “After a four-day campaign, tens of news items Hamas official in a Dubai hotel room in late about us worldwide, over 6,000 supporters and January. numerous media interviews, we can say that we The association now plans to bring cricket did it! We won!” read the Facebook page’s status to Arab Israelis in Israel’s North. Cricket is after the announcement of the price reduction. among the top three sports in many Arab Meanwhile, R&B artist Rihanna will perform states, Ynet reported. in Israel at the end of May in the Bloomfield Sta- How about them (Golan) apples? dium in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The concert is scheduled Apples grown by Druse in the Golan to conclude Rihanna’s European tour. Heights crossed over into Syria this week, Now made in Israel: Chunky Monkey the sixth year in a row that the Red Cross has Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company is set to facilitated the arrangement. The crossing of open a new factory in southern Israel. The fac- the apples, in plain white packaging to hide tory will open in northern Kiryat Malachi—in the Israeli origins, allows Druse to find a less a facility that formerly served as a soup factory crowded market for their apples and allows —at a cost of about $2 million. The company Syrians who are aware of their origins to show also will open 16 restaurants in spots through- support for the Druse of the Golan, which was out the country. under Syrian control until 1967. Ben & Jerry’s once had 16 stores in Israel, The actual crossing is done by Kenyan Red but the outbreak of the second intifada affected Cross officers who drive Red Cross trucks, business and the company shut down its Israel brought in from Jordan, across the bor- operations until now. der. The operation is overseen by the Israeli Dubai likes Israeli cricket army. About 10,000 tons of apples will cross The Israel Cricket Association was awarded over into Syria in the next couple of months, n a prize for bringing together Jews and Bedouin Ha’aretz reported. in the southern Negev desert. The catch? The

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Mazal tov Corry Berkooz, Joan Deas, Denise Garden, Jack Knapp and Charlene Yudowin on their adult bar/bat mitzvah on April 10. Benjamin Blair Freedman on his bar mitzvah on April 17. Ben and Jackie Shapo on the birth of their son, Jonathan, and their daughter, Michaela. Matthew Orringer on his bar mitzvah, April 10. Tuesday, April 13 • 7-10 pm • $45/dinner Benjamin Ratner on his bar mitzvah, April 17. Orin Levin on his bar mitzvah, April 17. Join us for this special dinner exploring Daniel Schorin on his bar mitzvah, April 24. the fascinating history of the the Jewish communities of Algeria Condolences and how the spice- Paul Berkowitz on the death of his wife, Jeanne Berkowitz. infused flavors from Idelle Hammond-Sass on the death of her father, Maury Hammond. the region reflect Marcelle Henley on the death of her husband, Keith, February 20. their experiences. With Judi Davidson on the death of her father, Irving I. Boigon, February 25. special guest Rebecca Wall, one of the country’s leading experts on Algerian-Jewish culture and culinary history.

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THE JCC’S OUTDOOR DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-8 June 21 - August 20, 2010

Why send your kids to summer camp? • It exposes them to nature. • It helps them make friends. • It develop independence. • It gets them active. • It instills leadership skills. • It boosts their self-esteem.

Why pick Camp Raanana? • Beautiful, natural setting at Independence Lake (bus transportation provided from the JCC). • Nine 1-week sessions, plus am/pm care and extra programs for the week of August 23-27. • Fun activities including swimming, art, sports, nature, boating, music, field trips, & more! • Unique Jewish learning experiences led by dynamic counselors from Israel. • Talented, mature college-age counselors and excellent staff-to-camper ratios. • Swim lessons included for grades K-5. • Unique weekly specialties for grades 3-5. • Exciting Pioneer Program for grades 6-8.

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