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2 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 ICommunity Turn Spring Clean into Spring Green! L’Dor Vador: TBE service to feature music of Hugo and Samuel Adler Cantor Annie Rose, special to the WJN n Friday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m., The Study of orchestration. Temple Beth Emeth will celebrate Having studied conducting with Serge Let Encore Sell It For You: Shabbat with a musical service Koussevitsky and composition with Herbert Electronics • Musical Instruments O Designer Items • Antiques & Collectibles featuring the music of two great American Fromm, Walter Piston, Randall Thompson, Jewish composers, Hugo Chaim Adler and Paul Hindemith, and Aaron Copland, Adler Automotive Parts • Sporting Goods Camera & Audio/Visual Equipment his son Samuel Adler. Although the music went on to become not only a composer and of both Adlers fills synagogues and concert conductor, but also a professor at several 1958 South Industrial halls around the world, TBE has a special universities including Eastman School of (in the Colonial Lanes Plaza) connection to both men and their music. Music and Julliard, where he currently is a Hugo’s daughter and son-in-law, Marianne member of the music composition faculty. 734.761.6187 EncoreOnlineResale.com and Ron Aaron, are TBE members, as are He has given master classes and workshops their children and grandchildren. at over 300 universities around the world. Cantor Annie Rose and Kol Halev will be joined by two of Ron and Marianne’s sons, re- Make your next mailer, nowned cellist Richard Aaron and Rabbi brochure, invitation or Jonathan Aaron, as well as Samuel Adler’s any design project a daughter Naomi. Marianne will share recol- lections of her father and will introduce her brother Samuel, who will speak as well. Samuel Adler One of the most influential cantors and composers of Jewish music in the first half Samuel Adler of the twentieth century, Hugo Adler was is the composer of born in Belgium and educated in Germany. over 400 published He served as cantor of the synagogue in works. His operas, by Dennis Platte Mannheim for nearly 20 years and was very symphonies, con- 734.483.9619 active in the Kulturbund movement in Ger- certi, string quar- [email protected] many. His music was performed all over Eu- tets, oratorios, and rope. After his arrival in the United States in other compositions for large and small 1939, Hugo Adler became cantor and music Hugo Chaim Adler director of Temple Emanuel in Worcester, ensembles have Massachusetts, where he served until his been performed all over the world. He is the The musical Shabbat will be followed by death in 1955. Cantor Adler contributed author of three widely-used books that have an oneg. All are invited to attend. n masterpieces to the Jewish choral repertoire been translated into many languages and For further information, call Cantor Annie that helped shape the character and future of serve as central texts for study around the rose at 665-4744. American Jewish music. world: Choral Conducting; Sight Singing; and

JFS Patient Partners Program receives Chaverim B‘Shirim to Innovation Award from AJFCA perform music of Jennifer Arapoff, special to WJN composer Kurt Weill ewish Family Services of Washtenaw Patient Partners program embodies what Halye Aisner, special to the WJN County (JFS) has received the es- The Goodman Award is all about,” says Lee Chaverim B’Shirim, Ann Arbor’s own all- J teemed 2011 Association of Jewish Sherman, president/CEO of AJFCA. “What volunteer choir, will entertain the commu- Families and Children Agencies (AJFCA) we found so unique about Patient Partners is nity as they perform music from Kurt Weill Goodman Award for its innovative Patient that it actually meets two community needs at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Partners program. at once — the need for older adults to have Ann Arbor on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. AJFCA is a membership organization of assistance handling doctor appointments, The choir will perform excerpts from more than 130 Jewish family and children’s and the desire to engage baby boomers as many shows including, Knickerbocker Holiday, agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Its Good- volunteers in the community.” Lady in the Dark, one Touch of Venus and Lost man Award is given to an agency program JFS of Washtenaw County will present a in the Stars. Several entertaining numbers will or service that demonstrates a “creative, workshop at the AJFCA conference in Cal- include “The Saga of Jenny” and “The Trou- sustainable and replicable program” that gary in May, describing the Patient Partner ble with Women” among others. responds to a community problem through program and how it can be replicated in Kurt Julian Weill was a Jewish composer, outreach and community building. other communities. active in his native Germany from the 1920s, The JFS Patient Partners program en- “We take great pride in the creativity and in his later years in the United States. lists highly skilled volunteers to accompany and dedication of our staff in achieving our He was a leading composer for the stage and older adult clients not only to medical ap- mission like this,” says JFS Executive Direc- was well known for his fruitful collabora- pointments, but through the appointment. tor Anya Abramzon. “The Patient Partners tions with Bertolt Brecht. With Brecht, he Volunteers meet with the clients before the program was the brainchild of the JFS di- developed productions such as his most appointment to help prepare questions, rector of Older Adult Services, Abbie Law- wellknown work The Threepenny opera, drive with them to the appointment, and rence-Jacobson, and director of Community a Marxist critique of capitalism, which in- assist the older adults through discussions Resources, Deborah Renner. The Goodman cluded the ballad “Mack the Knife.” Weill with the doctors, helping them take notes Award is such a fantastic testament to their was a socialist who held the ideal of writ- for future reference. vision.” Since the program’s inception, JFS ing music that served a socially useful pur- Judging for the Goodman Award was has accompanied older adults to more than pose. He also wrote a number of works for Open Mother’s Day done by five representatives of AJFCA mem- 180 doctor appointments. n the concert hall, as well as several Jewish- 8:30 – 2:00 ber agencies, and some professional and themed pieces. To learn more about the program, contact Ab- lay leaders. The Patient Partners program A $5 donation is suggested and refresh- Mention this ad and take 10% off bie Lawrence-Jacobson at 769-0209 or abbie@ was recognized for incorporating a Jewish ments will be served. For more information, jfsannarbor.org. component, an outreach component, and contact the JCC at 971-0990. a community-building component. “The

Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 3 IJewish Film Festival

Jewish Film Festival returns to the Michigan Theater continued from page 1 program on Monday, May 16, will feature Mar- part in the festival this year, including Jamie cope with the death of a loved one. cia Fishman, director of the Michigan Office of Wraight, executive director of the Voice/Vi- The Jewish Film Festival is made the Screen Actors Guild. She will lead a discussion Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive, possible thanks to the Michael and Patricia Festival Pass can be purchased for viewing all 15 sion on the Michigan film industry. The pro- University of Michigan/Dearborn. She will lead Levine Philanthropic Foundation, the Charles movies. Festival Passes cost $80 if you are a JCC gram on Wednesday, May 18, will feature Judith a discussion following the film Inside Hana’s and Rita Gelman Educational Foundation, member or $85 for non-members, and can be Laikin Elkin, Ph.D., author of The Jews of Latin Suitcase on Monday, May 16. Following the 1:30 and the many generous sponsors of the event. purchased at the JCC. America; Myriam Schlossberg, current resident p.m. film brothers on Thursday, May 19, guest Additionally, the Ann and Jules Doneson Film Tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities of the Jewish community in Buenos Aires, Ar- speaker Marc Bernstein, associate professor of Festival Endowment Fund was established by are available with a $360 donation or more. gentina; Sue Sefansky, LMSW, ACSW; and Da- Jewish and Muslim Studies at Michigan State Shira and Steve Klein to help insure the festival’s Look for more information about the Jewish vid Eduardo Schteingart, MD. They will discuss University, will lead a discussion. longevity. This year’s festival chairs are Levana Film Festival, sponsorship opportunities and the Jews of Argentina. Both lunch and learns will The festival will conclude on May 19 with Aronson and Elaine Margolis. The festival will special Festival programming on the JCC web- begin at noon. The cost for each program is $8 the showing of the 2009 winner of the Mexican also take place in Commerce Township, Bir- site. Those interested in becoming a sponsor for JCC members and $10 for non-members. Film Festival, Nora’s Will. This story takes a hu- mingham, and Flint. should contact Mimi Weisberg at mimiweis- Several additional guest speakers will take morous tone towards families who struggle to Individual movie tickets are $10 each or a [email protected] or 971-0990.

years in the political wilderness, his early opposi- 2010 Nominee, Academy Award Best For- Academy Awards, Best Actress; 2009 Winner, 2011 Film schedule tion to Adolf Hitler and Nazism and his support eign Language Film, 2010 Winner, Israeli Film Warsaw International Film Festival for Jews under threat by the Nazi regime. As his- Academy Best Film and Best Director. Sunday, May 15 8 p.m. The Human Resources Manager – Israel, torian John Lukacs explains, Churchill may not 2 p.m. Inside Hana’s Suitcase – Canada, 2009, 2010, 103 minutes have won the war Tuesday, May 17 88 minutes A human resources manager at Israel’s larg- in 1940, but with- 1:30 p.m. Ingelore — USA, 2009, 40 minutes Guest Speaker: Jamie Wraight, executive di- est bakery discovers his own humanity while out him the war Born a deaf Jew in 1924 in Germany, Ingelore rector of the Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor escorting the body of a suicide-bomb victim most certainly Herz Honigstein narrates the events leading up Oral History Archive, University of Michigan, back to her homeland in this quirky, seriocomic would have been to her escape from the Nazis, in speech and Dearborn crowd-pleaser. Eran Riklis, the acclaimed direc- lost. If Churchill’s sign, revisiting past experiences with a startling Based on the internationally acclaimed book tor of The Lemon Tree and The Syrian bride, warnings about degree of emotional clarity. Filmmaker Frank Hana’s Suitcase, that has been translated into 40 brings a poignant and personal approach to a Nazi Germany’s Stiefel’s portrait languages, this film is an effective blend of doc- story that speaks to the ever-present threat of racial policies to- of his mother, umentary and dramatic techniques. This film violence in Jerusalem and the increasing sense wards Jews had Ingelore, is a tells the present-day story of a group of Japa- of social dislocation. been heeded in the early 1930s, the Holocaust loving tribute to may never have occurred. her courage and Wednesday, May 18 determination. Noon - Lunch and Learn Program featuring 5 p.m. Howl – USA, 2010, 84 minutes (Rated R) Her amazing life “An obscenity trial that started a revolution shaped her into and a poem that shocked a generation!” Howl an extraordinary dives into the twisted life of famous poet Alan teacher and she Ginsberg, played by Academy Award nominee, demonstrates the power of light over darkness. James Franco, and the controversial trial that surrounds his most well-known piece of work, Followed by Just Like Home —Israel/Russia, nese children and how their passionate teacher “Howl.” The issue of free speech is examined in 2009, 58 minutes, English subtitles helped them solve the mystery of Hana Brady, San Francisco in 1957 when the appropriate- For the past ten years, a loving couple have whose name was painted on an old battered ness of Ginsberg’s poetry is questioned during a managed Moscow’s Jewish Orphanage, home to suitcase that they received from Auschwitz. long trial. Ginsberg is expertly played by Franco children who were abused, neglected, and aban- This film shows one way to bring the dialogue doned by the people closest to them. It takes a Judith Laikin Elkin, Ph.d., author of The Jews of anti-Semitism and tolerance to youth. lot of patience but slowly these children learn of Latin America: Myriam Schlossberg, current 6:30 p.m. Sponsor’s Reception to regain their trust in humanity and secure a resident of the Jewish community in Buenos 8 p.m. The Yankles – USA, 2010, 115 minutes chance for a brighter future. This film offers a Aires, Argentina; Sue Sefansky, LMSW, ACSW; Based on a true story, an ex-con finds redemp- rare glimpse at life in a home with 30 children and David Eduardo Schteingart, MD. tion by coaching an upstart, disorganized Or- 1:30 p.m. Anita – Argentina, 2009, 104 minutes, thodox Jewish baseball team. Take Charlie, English subtitles a recently out of prison, washed-up baseball Anita is a young Jewish Argentine woman player whose probation requires community with Down Syndrome living with her devoted service; add a gaggle of yeshiva students in love and the trial lawyer is portrayed by Jon Hamm mother, while her beloved older brother Ariel with baseball; then put them together in a pot (“Mad Men”). is making his own way in business. Everything 2010 Nominee, Berlin International Film changes on July 18, 1994, when a car bomb ex- Festival; 2010 Winner, Sundance Film Festival, Freedom of Expression Award[ and 2010 Nom- inee, Sundance Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize. and two “parents” who refuse to give up hope. 8 p.m. Ajami – Israel, 2009, 120 minutes, Eng- 5 p.m. Seven Minutes in Heaven — Israel, 2008, lish subtitles 94 minutes, English subtitles This is an unforgettable drama about an Mysticism and memory collide in this qui- area of Jaffa where Arabs, Jews and Chris- etly powerful Israeli neo-noir thriller. Galia has and stir into a sweet dramedy. Against a back- tians live together in a fragile peace. These are spent the last year recovering from a terrorist drop of rabbinical supervision and the players’ five stories about the everyday life in Ajami. bus bombing that left her physically and men- Orthodox practice, Charlie coaxes and cajoles Through forbidden love, unlikely friendships, tally scarred. With his players into a capable team. Tzitsis and base- family ties and rejection, most of them meet her fractured ball bats do mix! violence with violence. memory, Galia plodes outside the AMIA Jewish Community must relive the Center. Disoriented in the wake of the attack, Monday, May 16 events surround- Anita wanders the city in search of her missing Noon – Lunch and Learn with Marcia Fish- ing the bombing mother, touching the lives of those around her man, executive director of the Michigan Of- in order to move while learning to care for herself. Meantime, her fice of the Screen Actors Guild forward with her brother begins his desperate search for Anita 1:30 p.m. Winston Churchill: Walking with life. hoping she would be alive. Anita is a profoundly Destiny – USA, 2010, 101 minutes 2009, Nomi- hopeful study of human innocence, compas- Narrated by Academy Award winner, Ben nee, Israeli Film sion and resilience in a fragile, troubled world. Kingsley, this documentary highlights Churchill’s’ 4 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 Winner, Argentineans Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actress; Nominee, Argentin- ean Academy Awards, Best New Actress; and Nominee, Argentinean Academy Awards, Best Screenplay, Original. 5 p.m. Saviors in the Night – France and Ger- many, 2009, 95 minutes, English subtitles Returning from Germany’s eastern front in 1918, Menne Spiegel is decorated with the Iron Cross. Twenty-five years later, living as a popular horse merchant in Westphalia, he’s branded with a different insignia: the Star of David. On the rights of the Torah scholars. The conflict the eve of a mass deportation of Jews, Spiegel that arises between the two brothers reflects seeks out his old comrade Heinrich Aschoff, that of a society torn between its religious and a Catholic farmer with a conscience, who in- political principles. stantly agrees to shelter Spiegel’s wife Marga 2009 Nominee, European Film Academy, and daughter Karen at his farm despite the risk Best Feature, 2009 Winner, FIPA D’OR, Best actress and Best Actor 5 p.m. The Matchmaker – (Once I Was) Israel, 2010, 112 minutes, In Hebrew with English subtitles In 1968 Haifa, a teenage boy gets a summer job with a Holocaust survivor who makes ends meet by brokering marriages and smuggling goods. Throughout the summer, the mysterious matchmaker takes the to his own family. Based on the real Marga Spie- boy on a danger- gel’s best-selling memoir, Saviors in the Night ous coming of age relates the extraordinary story of the two fami- ride into the deep- lies’ perilous years together. An unforgettable est underbelly of true story of friendship, family and honor. Haifa. This feature 8 p.m. Holy Rollers – USA, 2010, 89 minutes film is a journey of (rated R) first love, friends, This feature film is inspired by a late 1990’s secrets and truths. true story, when Hasidic Jews were used to 8 p.m. Nora’s Will – Mexico, 2008, 92 minutes, smuggle ecstasy from Europe into the United Spanish with English subtitles States. Jesse Eisenberg’s (The Social Network) This story takes a humorous tone towards character, Sam, leads the traditional lifestyle of families who struggle to cope with the death Is there such a thing as a non-surgical facelift ? an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn. Sam’s life takes of a loved one. Jose finds out that Nora, the woman he’d been married to for 30 years and then divorced, has committed suicide. 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It turns out that before she died, Nora devised improvement for wrinkles and 1:30 p.m. Brothers — Israel, 2010, 116 min- skin laxity of the brow, cheeks, utes, In Hebrew with English subtitles. Guest a Machiavellian plan in order to take care speaker Marc Bernstein, associate professor of of her funeral. But she missed something. lower face and neck. Jewish and Muslim studies A mysterious photograph left under the bed will lead to an unexpected outcome that will For more information, before Dan chooses to work on the land, living and after pictures and a video in a kibbutz in the south of Israel. Aaron, his remind us that sometimes the greatest love introduction of Ultherapy visit: brother, is a doctor of law and philosophy stories are hidden in the smallest places. and a distinguished scholar of the Torah. He 2009 Winner, Mexican Film Festival, Best No surgery. No scars. 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6 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 ISeniors/Women

SPICE* of Life In solidarity with Women of the Wall *Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Programs for Adults Florence Gerber, special to the WJN On April 5, and for the past seven months, a group gathered at the Jewish Community Center Merrill Poliner, special to the WJN of Greater Ann Arbor for a Rosh Hodesh Service to show their support for the Women at Tuesdays the Wall. Women of the Wall’s central mission is to achieve the social and legal recognition 11 a.m.: Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar. $4 per session, or 3 sessions for $10. of the right of women to wear prayer shawls, pray and read from the Torah collectively and Noon: Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person. out loud at the Western Wall. They hold a service at the Kotel on Rosh Hodesh each month, 1 p.m.: Games and Activities. Join in for a variety of games and activities including mahjong, but often have to cope with jeering, objects being thrown at them, and police enforcing Or- quilting for the patients of Mott Hospital, art projects, and other card games. thodox practice by asking them to sing more quietly, once even confiscating the Torah scroll 1p.m.: Wii sports including bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No sports or computer experi- because it was being held by a woman. Future Ann Arbor Rosh Chodesh Services to support ence necessary. the WOW will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the JCC on Thursday, May 5 (Iyar) and Friday, June 3 (Sivan). Contact Lisa Bernstein at [email protected] for more information. Thursdays 10 a.m.: Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar. $4 per session, or 3 sessions for $10. 11 a.m.: Current Events with Heather Dombey. A discussion of this week’s news. Bring items of interest for group discussion. Noon: Homemade Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3 per person. 1 p.m.: Thursday Special Events and Presentations (see below for details). 2:15 p.m.: Literary Group facilitated by Sidney Warschausky, Call Merrill Poliner, 971-0990, for more information and the current book. Fridays 1:30 p.m.: Yiddish Reading Group at the Jewish Community Center. Call Ray Juni for additional information at 761-2765. Special events and presentations Thursday, May 5 12:30 p.m.: Birthday celebration for all with May birthdays. Family and friends are invited for lunch and birthday cake. 1 p.m.: Irene Butter, local Holocaust survivor, will speak in honor of Yom HaShoah. Thursday, May 12 (left to right) Michele Leshan, Lisa Bernstein, Laura Hirshbein, Florence Gerber, and Janice Gutfreund 12:30 p.m.: A nurse from Care Response will monitor blood pressures. FREE. 1 p.m: Local musician, Martha Dalley, will perform on the piano. Hadassah celebrates 100 years of progress Tuesday, May 17 Maxine Solvay, special to the WJN 1:30 p.m.: Jewish Film Festival showing of Ingelore, the story of Ingelore Herz Honistein’s escape from the Nazis narrated in speech and sign language. NOTE: transportation will leave Founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of Amer- the JCC at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required. ica, is the largest women’s Zionist volunteer organization in the United States with over 300,000 Members, Associates and supporters. Represented with a member in every congres- Thursday, May 19 sional district in every state, Puerto Rico, and in more than 30 countries, Hadassah is one 1:30 p.m.: Jewish Film Festival showing of Brothers, the story of the conflict between broth- of the world’s leaders in stem cell research, recognized for major breakthroughs in Type 1 ers reflecting that of a society torn between its religious and political principals. Note: trans- diabetes, breast and colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, macular degeneration, ALS and Parkin- portation will leave the JCC at 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required. son’s disease. In celebration of 100 years of progress, Hadassah is inviting every member of the com- Wednesday, May 25 munity to become a Life Member or male Associate at the celebratory price of $100—a 1 p.m.: Afternoon Delights concert with violinist Barbara Sturgis-Everett. $8 at the door. once in a lifetime offer. Every enrollment guarantees the continuation and expansion of Thursday, May 26 world-class research, pace-setting healthcare, global humanitarian relief, progressive higher 1 p.m.: Music students of the Hebrew Day School will perform vocal, instrumental and education, critical at-risk children’s programs, revolutionary environmental improvements klezmer music. and vital social action and advocacy which will have important impact on present and future generations. To learn more about Hadassah and take advantage of this once in a lifetime offer, visit www.hadassah.org/100 or contact the local Hadassah Life Membership chair, Charlene Yu- Senior photography exhibit returns to the JCC dowin, 5785 Dartmouth Ct, Ypsilanti, MI, 49197, [email protected]. Merrill Poliner, special to the WJN (This celebration offer is valid January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; no prior payments, All photographers 55 and over are invited to submit recent photographs to the Jewish Com- deductions or other offers may be combined with this offer.) munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s 2011 Senior Photography Exhibit. Photographers can submit up to six photographs of works that have not been exhibited at the JCC previously. The works can be of any size, but must be framed and ready for hanging. Deadline for submissions is June 10. The exhibit will run from June 27 through July 31. Nancy Margolis to speak at Hadassah closing event There will be a reception for the exhibit opening on Sunday, June 26. Wendy Maybaum, special to the WJN For more information and applications, contact Merrill Poliner at the JCC at 971-0990 Everyone in the community is invited to learn more about synagogues and enjoy a morning of delicious food at the Ann Arbor Chapter of Hadassah’s annual closing event. Nancy Margolis, who served as executive director of the Jewish Federation and the Jew- Women’s League Torah Fund event ish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor from 1988–2000, Liesel Wardl, special to the WJN will discuss the history of synagogues and show photographs of The Women’s League of Beth Israel Congregation invites the those that she has visited in her travels around the world. Marci community to their Torah Fund Event on Wednesday, May 4, at Feinberg, who served as the editor of the Hadassah newsletter 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel. Cindy Saper will be honored for her immeasur- and is coordinator of technology for the chapter, will be honored able contributions and exemplary leadership as the director of education at the brunch for her many years of outstanding service. Feinberg at Beth Israel Religious School. Happy (Sheila) Feigelson, PhD, will be joined the Ann Arbor Chapter of Hadassah in 1990. Attendees are Nancy Margolis the featured guest speaker, with her presentation “Lighten your Life with asked to bring a Jewish brunch dish to pass. The event will be held Laughter!” June 26, from 10 a.m.–noon, at the home of Heather Dombey, 3030 Provincial Road. There The cost to attend this dessert reception is $5. To RSVP or for is no charge for this event, and one does not need to be a Hadassah member to attend. RSVP more information, contact Liesel Wardle at [email protected] Cindy Saper to Wendy Maybaum at 417-3372 or e-mail [email protected]. or 945-8256..

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Speakers and exhibits highlight Israel’s Arab community Eileen Freed, special to the WJN wo recent speakers sponsored by the The events of 2000 also led to a discovery • There is a price to be paid if the issue is ig- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann of the issue by North American Jewry. Jew- nored. Full integration into the community T Arbor provided an opportunity to ish Federations and other Jewish organiza- may stop the trend of Islamic radicalization hear nuanced perspectives and increased tions became more involved in developing that has begun in the Arab community. awareness of some of the issues facing the and funding projects to promote Jewish/ Arab community in Israel. Arab coexistence and to foster economic de- Jewish-Arab economic cooperation On March 22, Professor Elie Rekhess, Vis- velopment in the Arab community. The Ann While Rekhess’s talk aimed to build iting Crown Chair in Middle East Studies at Arbor Jewish community, through the Jew- awareness of the issues facing the Arab com- Northwestern University, gave a talk titled, ish Federation, began funding two such proj- munity in Israel, Kittani focused on practical “Why are Israeli Arabs a Jewish Issue? What efforts made CJAED to support and Can the North American Jewish Community promote economic development in Do to Ensure a Jewish and Democratic Is- the Israeli-Arab sector. Kittani was rael?” to over 40 participants. On March 31, in Ann Arbor to brief the Michigan 20 community members attended a lunch Israel Business Bridge. program featuring Helmi Kettani, executive With offices in Karmiel and Her- zelia Pituach, the Center emphasizes director of the Center for Jewish-Arab Eco- Charles Butter nomic Development (CJAED). empowering women and helping Rekhess’s program was coordinated in trated by the gaps between their them make an impact in the business conjunction with the Interagency Task Force aspirations and the reality. community. Only 21 percent of Arab for Israeli Arab Issues, a coalition of North Socio-economically, the Arab women are in the work force com- American Jewish organizations, foundations, community lags with 57 percent pared to 57 percent of Jewish women. private philanthropists, and international af- living below the poverty level The goal of the Center is to increase filiates, which aims to generate awareness in compared with 20 percent of the this number to 45 percent. This is a the North American Jewish and Israeli com- Jewish population. Although em- heady goal as barriers to entry to the munities to advance civic equality in Israel, ployment discrimination is illegal, work force come as much from the tra- where Israeli Jews and Arabs can contribute, it does exist, and many highly ed- (left to right) Helmi Kittani, David Shtulman, and Mike Levine ditional nature of their community as participate and benefit as full citizens. ucated Arab citizens have trouble from external barriers. CJAED started finding work. While Arab citizens have full ects — vocational training for Druze women by helping women succeed in more “women- Historical perspective voting rights and hold 13 seats (11 percent) and a Jewish-Arab after school program for related” businesses such as hairdressing, crafts, Rekhess expressed the crux of the issues in the Knesset (Parliament), they have little disadvantaged youth in Jaffa — in 2004. catering, etc. However, in the past four years, facing the Arab Israeli community by quoting say in making policy at the highest levels Since 2004, the Jewish Federation has allo- there has been an increased focus on hi-tech Israeli Arab academic, Sami Mar’i: “The prob- because Arab parties are never included in cated $166,000 for such programs, including and the professions. In the last eight years, there lem is that Israel has an Arab minority with government coalitions. During the post- Hand-in-Hand schools (Jewish-Arab bilin- have been 3,000 new women-owned busi- the mentality of majority living with a Jewish Oslo period, the disparate minorities — gual education), Ramla Mediation Center nesses generating 5,000 new jobs. At the begin- majority with mentality of a minority.” Druze, Bedouin, and Arab (Christians and (providing mediation support and training ning, women required financial support from Rekhess provided an historical overview Muslims) — began to see themselves as a for Jewish and Arab traditional communi- CJAED, but changing attitudes regarding Arab of the status of Israel’s Arab minority, which consolidated minority with collective rights. ties), and Net@, a program that brings Jew- women in the work force has changed. Now, the comprises some 20 percent of the population. They also struggled with their identity as Is- ish and Arab teens together to learn practical vast majority of them receive financial and so- In Israel’s early years its policies reflected an raeli citizens who were excluded from Israel’s computer skills (participants receive Cisco cial support from their families. ambivalence of how to balance the goals of national Jewish identity. training and certification) as well as com- In addition to a loan fund, CJAED provides building a nation with a Jewish identity and munity building and leadership training. an Arab women business club for networking, minimizing the security risk of a potentially The situation today Rekhess emphasized that although there Internet marketing support, and consultation hostile minority group with the commitment The second Intifada in 2000 included Is- is much to do to improve the situation, there services. Once success is a company founded by to equality and inclusion for all citizens. A raeli Arabs and was an expression of Pales- are positive developments. He pointed out Bedouin women in which cosmetics are manu- policy of “Israelization” was designed to inte- tinian and Islamic sentiment and frustration that the judicial panel that convicted former factured using traditional herbs. Initially, their grate Arabs into Israeli life, and granted Arabs with the status quo. Future vision documents Israeli President Moshe Katsav was presided husbands would accompany them to meetings full citizenship; guaranteed individual rights; by prominent Arab leaders portrayed Israel’s over by George Karra, an Israeli Arab from with CJAED consultants and financial institu- and provided semi-collective rights such as future as a bi-national state. These two ac- Jaffa. Due to increased awareness and train- tions. Now, they operate independently and making Arabic one of Israel’s official languag- tions created fear, anxiety and mistrust in the ing of Human Resource managers, there has successfully. es, establishing semi-autonomous schools in Jewish population, which responded to these been a significant improvement in hiring A second major goal of the organization is the Arab sector and providing jurisdiction internal threats in disparate ways. First, there practices in the hi-tech industry. There are to encourage cooperation and partnership be- for religious courts. However, the Jewish and has been a radicalization of views toward the many existing programs to promote socio- tween Arab and Jewish businesses. They have Arab communities remained largely segre- Arab minority. A recent poll by the Israel De- economic equality; if just 1/16 were imple- negotiated with local authorities to develop joint gated by separate educational institutions, mocracy Institute indicated that 64 percent mented successfully, the atmosphere would industrial and employment zones with shared separate towns and villages and the fact that, of Jewish Israelis feel that Arabs constitute a be immeasurably better and healthier. management, and support joint ventures within with the exception of the Druze and some of threat due to their high birthrate, and 53 per- Rekhess ended by emphasizing why the those zones. In the hi-tech arena, there are train- the Bedouin community, Arabs do not serve cent believe the government should encourage Jewish communities in Israel and North ing programs for human resource managers to in the Israel Defense Forces. This resulted in Arab emigration. This radicalization has led America work more strenuously toward im- help them understand the benefits of diversity significant gaps in education, employment to the rise of the Israel Beiteinu (Israel is our proving the status of Israel’s Arab minority: in the work force. Over 3000 Arab engineers and economic development opportunities. Homeland) party, which advocates requiring • Israel is constitutionally committed to equal- have jobs in the hi-tech industry, and many are There were two landmarks in the evolu- a loyalty oath of all citizens and the relatively ity, and this commitment has been endorsed seeking entrepreneurial opportunities. tion of the Arab community’s relationship mild response to a recent rabbinical banning by the Jewish Agency and all Israel’s govern- “The Jewish Federation is pleased to have with the state. In 1967, the Six-Day War re- Jews from renting apartments to Arabs. ments. been able to offer such interesting and infor- sulted in a re-connection with the Palestinian The good news is that a large segment of • Israel must be preserved as a democratic state. mative programs,” said David Shtulman, Fed- community in Gaza and the West Bank and the Jewish population has begun to acknowl- A democracy is judged by how it treats its eration executive director. “We are proud of greater contact with the Arab world-at-large. edge that the problem of Israel’s minorities minorities. our contributions to programs that foster co- This increased Palestinian national aware- cannot be solved by dismissing or ignoring • There is a moral Jewish imperative to protect operation and understanding between Jewish ness in the Arab Israeli community. The them. There is increased empathy with the the stranger in our midst. and Arab Israelis and that improve economic 1993 Oslo Accords led to high expectations Arab minority, a greater awareness of their • The Arab community is central to Israel’s eco- conditions in the Arab sector.” n for the fulfillment of Palestinian national grievances and more involvement in taking nomic prospects; Israel loses by not fully For more information about the Inter-Agency rights with the hoped for establishment of action to provide for full equal rights and utilizing Arabs in the workforce. Task Force on Israeli Arab Issues, visit www. a Palestinian state. This led Arab Israeli citi- integration. On a governmental level, the Or • It is essential to help Israel maintain its inner iataskforce.org. To learn more about CJAED, visit zens to examine their status as equal citizens. Commission documented inequalities in the strength and cohesiveness. An increase in www.cjaed.org.il. Visit www.jewishannarbor.org This new generation began to more critically Arab sector and recommended concrete ac- economic distress and increase in national or become a Jewish Federation Facebook fan to explore their socio-economic status, political tions, including the suggestion to create an (Palestinian) awareness works against an Is- learn more about allocations and programs. integration, and civil rights; they were frus- Arab Ministry for Economic Development. raeli national cohesion.

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An Evening with Ahmad Jamal Ahmad Jamal piano James Cammack bass Herlin Riley drums Manolo Badrena percussion

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The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer John Malkovich Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra

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Water Stains on the Wall Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Schola Cantorum of Venezuela Samuel Beckett’s Endgame and Watt Gate Theatre of Dublin Apollo’s Fire Jeannette Sorrell music director Mavericks Festival 2012 Philippe Jaroussky countertenor San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Audra McDonald Featuring: Sabine Meyer and the Paul Jacobs organ Diego El Cigala Jeremy Denk piano Trio di Clarone Mason Bates laptop AnDa Union Jessye Norman soprano Chamber Ensemble of the Meredith Monk and A Night in Treme: Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Joan La Barbara vocalists The Musical Majesty of New Orleans St. Lawrence String Quartet FAR Emanuel Ax piano St. Lawrence String Quartet Random Dance San Francisco Symphony Beijing Guitar Duo The Tallis Scholars Mavericks Chamber Concert with Manuel Barrueco Sweet Honey In The Rock Zakir Hussain and Canadian Brass Master Musicians of India Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Cheikh Lô Handel’s Messiah Wynton Marsalis artistic director and trumpet London Philharmonic Orchestra Hagen Quartet Charles Lloyd Quartet Charles Lloyd saxophones and flute Vladimir Jurowski conductor Jason Moran piano Janine Jansen violin Chicago Symphony Orchestra Riccardo Muti conductor Reuben Rogers bass Veni Emmanuel Pinchas Zukerman violin Eric Harland drums Stile Antico Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Pavel Haas Quartet Einstein on the Beach Snow White An Opera in Four Acts by Denis Matsuev piano Ballet Preljocaj Philip Glass & Robert Wilson The Andersen Project Angelin Preljocaj artistic director Choreography by Lucinda Childs Ex Machina Academy of Robert Lepage artistic director Les Violons du Roy St. Martin in the Fields Bernard Labadie conductor Joshua Bell director and violin Maurice Steger recorder

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Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 Ad #2 — Washtenaw Jewish News First Proof of Ad Due: Fri, Apr 8 Final Ad Due: Wed, Apr 13 Size: 9 13/16 x 12.75 Color: Black and White Ad Runs: May 9 I JFS/JCLP

Jewish Family Services launches “May I Help?” drive Jennifer Arapoff, special to the WJN iting a sharp increase in demand and JFS crisis man- shampoo, tooth- Paper goods and toiletries a diminished stock of supplies, Jewish agement intake brushes, tooth- • Toilet paper Family Services of Washtenaw County specialist. paste, paper • Paper towels

C -Mo ss (JFS) is doubling up its efforts to supply clients “Our cli- towels, facial tis- • Feminine hygiene products with a variety of home and personal items, es- ents do come sues, dish soap, • Soap pecially small kitchen accessories, apartment from all walks laundry deter- • Shampoo furniture, paper goods, and toiletries. In order of life,” agrees gent, pens and • Cleaning supplies (Lysol, dish soap, etc.) to fill the gap, JFS is launching an aggressive Mira Sussman, paper) to donate • Gift cards to area stores that sell these items collection drive throughout the month of May. JFS director of to JFS, as a bat Apartment furniture o b y Je nnif er Ratliff The drive is aptly called, “May I help?” resettlement. t mitzvah project • Dining room tables and chairs (smal

JFS provides social services to the entire “Regardless of P h o for Kate Moss, a enough for an apartment) Washtenaw County area, including Older their circum- (L to R): Mira Sussman, JFS director of resettlement; Kate, 13-year-old JFS • Couches Adult, Resettlement, Employment and Career, stances, we take Lauren and Nani, Emerson students who donated items volunteer who • Lamps Crisis Management and Therapy, Immigration a comprehensive, wrap-around approach to serves as an ESL/homework tutor with the child • Small dressers and Legal, Transportation and Youth and Fam- serving them. When it comes to basic necessi- of a JFS resettlement client. • Beds ily programs. ties, we never want to have to say no. We’re look- Specifically, the JFS “May I Help?” drive JFS also accepts vehicle donations, for its “Whether they’re coming from another ing to the entire greater Ann Arbor community is requesting: transportation services as well as clients in need. country with nothing but the shirt on their back, to help us restock our shelves and be able to Kitchen items In order to handle additional furniture donations, or they’re a local resident who needs a little extra provide these simple, yet incredibly important, • Small kitchen appliances (toasters, coffee JFS is currently seeking a larger cargo vehicle. help getting by due to the economic crisis, JFS necessities so that our clients can focus on some makers, small microwaves) Smaller household, paper and personal hy- aims to help each client with a thorough intake of their bigger issues.” • Flatware giene items can be dropped off at JFS, 2245 South process, goal setting, and actions to solve im- As a launching off point, students from • Glasses, plates, pots and pans State Street, or brought to the JFS booth at the mediate crisis while creating long-term stability Emerson School recently put together laundry • Assorted kitchen accessories (peelers, Celebrate Israel event on May 22 at the JCC. For and self-sufficiency,” says Morgan Deleonard, baskets filled with supplies (toilet paper, soap, strainers, etc.) more information, see www.jfsannarbor.org. n Communal conversations: JCLP in Ann Arbor and Detroit Liz Kohn, special to the WJN ife within the University of Michigan community on some of the critical issues In the final JCLP seminar of the series, Ni- Vocational Services downtown location; and School of Social Work’s Jewish Com- defining today’s American Jewish world. The gel Savage, executive director of Hazon (NY). a tour of the Clinton Street Greater Bethle- L munal Leadership Program (JCLP) month culminated with a whirlwind tour discussed the critical challenges and oppor- hem Temple Church on West Chicago Blvd., continues to be action-packed. In March, of historically Jewish areas in and around tunities being addressed by Hazon’s focus which occupies the former home of Congre- JCLP, with the support of the Covenant downtown Detroit and a visit to the Isaac on sustainability and the new Jewish food gation Shaarey Zedek; a drive through the Agree Downtown movement. He also Synagogue. shared insights into Mik Moore, the creation and chief strategy of- organizational evo- ficer of the Jewish lution of Hazon, Funds for Justice the largest Jewish (NY), began the environmental or- Conversations se- ganization in the ries with “Talking U.S., observing that the Talk, Walking it is an “immense the Walk: Jews, privilege to be a Race, and the Great Jewish leader.” Co- Schlep.” He openly sponsored by the and passionately Frankel Center for discussed the You- Judaic Studies, Sav- Tube extravaganza age’s talk “The New “The Great Schlep,” Jewish Food Move- featuring comedi- ment and the Art JCLP group with Jerry Cook and business manager at Clinton St. Church JCLP group with Jerry Cook and Jon Koller at Spaulding St. in Corktown an Sara Silverman, of Bicycle Mainte- which led to an nance,” highlighted stories of individual and Boston Edison and Palmer Woods neighbor- exploration of race collective transformation that have emerged hoods; and a visit to the non-profit Friends and generational in connection with Hazon’s work. He also of Spaulding Court, whose mission is “to divides. engaged the audience in a text study that il- promote the strength and diversity of the Two weeks lat- lustrated how millennia-old Jewish teachings Corktown community.” er, Rabbi Sharon could connect individuals and communities The day culminated with engaged conver- Brous, of Congre- today with the nuances and complexities of sation with board and synagogue members gation IKAR in sustainability and responsibility for the nat- of the Downtown Synagogue who shared Los Angeles, used ural world. how they felt that their work, homes, and examples from On Friday, April 1, Gerald Cook, of the growing community were connecting them Jewish texts to de- Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, took with the city of Detroit and their hopes for fine the quality of the six JCLPers and director Dr. Karla Gold- what the Jewish community’s evolving role “holy chutzpah” to man on an eye-opening tour of the city of in the city might become. Many of the JCLP discuss “Innova- Detroit. The tour ended with conversation group then remained for Shabbat services. tion, Agitation, and and Shabbat services at the Downtown Syna- Watching their social work and Judaic stud- Transformation in gogue, which had just celebrated its ninetieth ies and Jewish commitment play out over Jewish Life.” Brous anniversary the previous weekend. the course of their day in Detroit was highly JCLP Communal Conversation with Nigel Savage cited Hannah, The tour included a drive around De- rewarding for the U-M contingent, and they Foundation, convened a compelling series of Beruriah, and Mordecai to suggest that some- troit’s lower east side and nearby west side; look forward to continuing all these conver- communal conversations which brought an times radical change can be the best way to a stop at the Heidelberg Project’s beautifully sations within the Ann Arbor community impressive array of national Jewish leaders in preserve tradition and create vibrant Jewish painted abandoned homes and creative pub- and beyond. n from the coasts to meet with JCLP students communities that can respond in compelling lic art; lunch at the Eastern Market’s Russell in their seminar and to engage the broader ways to the challenges of our time. 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10 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 IJPros

JPros co-chairs attend national conference; locallly, group meets for webinar Mira Sussman, special to the WJN n March 6–7, Mira Sussman and In addition to the local chapters’ confer- place, how to manage time, and find happi- Added Axelrod, “I’d love for Ann Arbor to Robin Axelrod, co-chairs of Jewish ence, the following day the local leaders joined ness through the lens of the Torah that I can host a future JPros conference—The rest of O Professionals of Greater Ann Ar- apply to both my the Jewish communal world needs to see our bor (JPros), joined 40 other volunteer group professional and pri- small but mighty community!” leaders from JPros chapters in cities around vate lives,” said con- On April 13, JPros hosted a welcome the country. They met in St. Louis, Missouri, ference participant lunch for new JCC executive director, Andrea to share stories and ideas, network with each and Jewish Commu- Rosner-Najer. “One of the exciting aspects other, and strategize how best to meet the nal Leadership Pro- of being a Jewish Educator in Ann Arbor is needs of our local Jewish professionals and gram student Sarah having the opportunity to meet, study with the organizations they represent. Shwartzman. “I left and learn from other Jewish professionals in The conference was organized by Jewish feeling empowered our community,” says Terri Ginsburg, direc- Communal Association of North America, as a member of the tor of education at Temple Beth Emeth. “We which supports Jewish professionals nationwide American Jewish want Andrea to know from the beginning that through resources, webinars, conferences and Community.” the Jewish professionals in Ann Arbor work networking. Local group leaders shared ideas cooperatively to enhance on what professional development topics were Jewish living in greater Ann popular with their members, how to encourage Arbor. Making personal Jewish professionals to seek out professional de- connections with other velopment opportunities locally, and how to en- professionals is a great way gage the wider community in supporting their to get to know our com- Jewish professionals. munity.” n Nationally acclaimed coach and trainer, hundreds of Jewish professionals from St. If you would like more in- Deborah Grayson-Riegel, addressed the group Louis and around the country for a day formation on JPros, contact on the topic of “Strategic Storytelling,” teaching long professional development confer- Mira Sussman at mira@jf- a model of how to engage stakeholders of all ence. Rabbi Brad Hershfield from CLAL sannarbor.org. kinds in a dialogue as a way of building buy-in. was the keynote speaker. “It is so invigorating to meet with fellow Participants could select from work- Jewish professionals,” said Axelrod. “One of shops on topics as diverse as “Jewish the most important take-aways for me was JPros participated in a Social Entrepreneurship” to “How to Bal- JCSA webinar on the opportunity to learn practical, cutting- ance Work/Life.” “Appreciative Inquiry” edge tools for strengthening the professional “The biggest takeaway for me was with Deborah Grayson ties we have right here in Ann Arbor.” how to better communicate in the work- Riegel on March 29, 2011

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Getting our hands dirty… Hillel at EMU’s Alternative Spring Break in Los Angeles Ben Henig and Hillel at EMU staff, special to the WJN uring their week-long break at the While volunteering with Tree People, Hillel end of February, eleven students at EMU students had the opportunity to work D from Eastern Michigan University with a group of volunteers from a local Catho- and Washtenaw Community College led by lic high school. This provided a true leadership Hillel at EMU’s Jewish Student Life Coordina- experience as the high school students were tor, Miriam Borenstein, traveled to Los Angeles grouped with the college students. The inter- to roll up their sleeves and provide much need- faith exchange was a meaningful first for many ed volunteer power and engage in tzedek, or of the high school students who had never in- Social Justice, work. The Hillel at EMU group, teracted with Jews and several of the college stu- led by facilitators from Jewish Funds for Justice, dents who had never before explained Judaism worked with two L.A. non-profit agencies, L. A. to non-Jews. Family Housing and Tree People. During the Students participated in daily learning and one work day at L. A. Family Housing, students reflection sessions to explore Jewish values such learned about the many causes of homelessness as tzedek (social justice) and Tikkun Olam (Re- and found a new appreciation for the hardships pairing the World), as well as other qualities like faced by the working poor. The rest of the week leadership, responsibility, accountability and was spent with Tree People enhancing local city more. Although students spent most of their parks that were long overdue for a facelift by time volunteering, there was time for a trip to planting and mulching trees. Santa Monica, a night out in Hollywood, din- Through the physical work of feeding the ner with an EMU alum and Hillel at EMU sup- homeless and mulching hundreds of trees, porter, and some hiking in Runyon Canyon. students acted on the principles of teamwork Alternative Spring Break is a service-learning and community building, increasing their drive program that serves as an important bonding to take on problems that most people ignore. tool among students as well as a key engagement Tree People facilitator, Daniel Carmichael, tool for Hillel at EMU to connect with students explained that importing 11 unskilled labor- on a 24/7 basis. While Hillel at EMU subsidiz- ers from Michigan was not the most effective es the trip, the rest of the costs must be raised way to mulch trees, rather the point was to use through joint student and staff efforts. Business- the experience to learn about the importance es and Jewish organizations from all over south- of contributing to one’s community, building east Michigan helped defray the cost of the trip public spaces, and maintaining the quality of through grants and sponsorships. Hillel at EMU the environment; all key components in peo- also noted that several contributions came from Students, Staff and Tree People Volunteers taking a break. Danny Carmichael, Violetta Shuman, Nelson Grossman, Heather ple’s quality of life. individual community members. n Hoberman, Beth Kent, Rachel Kaminsky, Lauren Cohn, Ben Henig, Hila Levin, Miriam Borenstein, Sarah Anders, Charlotte Smaith

Volunteering in the kitchen at LA Family Housing (l to r): Violetta Shuman, Lauren Cohn EMU Student volunteering with Tree People in Los Angeles. (l to r) Sarah Anders, Students Hila Levin and Rachel Kaminsky (l to r) mulching trees in LA Ben Henig, Laura Menyuk, Heather Hoberman, and Danny Carmichael It was Oygasmic! Miriam Borenstein, special to the WJN ver 200 Jewish young adults spent to be alive. People Amassing a crowd of well over two hundred, Purim with “PIG” stamped on their danced through the the audience that packed the club was comprised O hands and huge smiles on their faces. entire three-hour of students from Eastern Michigan University, Hillel at EMU teamed up with the Blind Pig in show—an enthu- University of Michigan, and Wayne State, as downtown Ann Arbor for a rocked-out, over- siastic welcome for well as members of the Young Adult Division the-top Purim celebration. The success of this The Oygasms. It (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Saturday evening Purim celebration was a truly was a pleasure to Arbor, Ann Arbor community members, EMU remarkable mix of energized college students, perform our fresh staff and faculty, and other music lovers of the fantastically creative drink specials from the spin on klezmer dancing and fun-loving variety. Blind Pig’s bartending staff, and amazing music music for everyone Martin Shichtman, director of Jewish Studies from the band, “The Oygasms!” Drawing on a who attended the at EMU, noted that, “The Oygasms, house-band lifetime love of Klezmer music and determined event.” for Hillel at EMU’s Purim Party at the Blind Pig for students to have a fantastic time dancing the The original in Ann Arbor, offered brilliant musicianship night away, Miriam Borenstein, Hillel at EMU’s compositions, as they tore through two extraordinary sets of Jewish Student Life Coordinator, approached “klesmerized” pop electric klezmer, dance pop, and an eclectic mix musician Ezra Graziano about creating an origi- song covers, and of 1980s rock. Their stage show—terrific, no nal band for the event. With incredible enthu- Jewish themed Hillel at EMU celebrated Purim at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor doubt, under any circumstances—was ener- siasm Graziano responded, “When approached drink specials were rim King and Queen, with prizes for winners gized by a room filled with costumed students, with an opportunity to create and perform only the beginning. Hillel at EMU students and runners-up. Dressed as a Vampire, Clara as well as several non-costumed members of the “punk-klezmer” for Hillel at EMU, we couldn’t spent over three days baking hamantschen be- Silver, Hillel at EMU’s Executive Director, em- EMU faculty, having the time of their lives. A re- refuse. Without hesitation, but with a punch- fore the event, and the result was both sweet and ceed both contests and believes that, “Jewish ally fabulous evening.” Students remained late line, The Oygasms were created.” Graziano went massive, with plenty of cookies for everyone young adults loved the punk-klezmer created into the night, eventually closing the bar, and on to say that, “Everything about that event who attended. Students also prepared informa- by The Oygasms because they can relate to the moving into the street to echo the songs of The was fantastic! The large crowd of costumes, tion displays about the Story of Esther for the Jewish themes while dancing wildly to the punk Oygasms into the night. As EMU Sophomore Manischewitz drink specials, graggers, and ha- event, which also included a costume contest, rock sounds. It was the perfect combination of Beth Kent so truthfully said, “It was epic!” n mantaschen meant that this event was going followed by dance-off based elections of a Pu- tradition and innovation!” 12 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 Your feet are in good hands

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JCC announces new director for youth, teen, and camp programs Halye Aisner, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of with the JCC’s youth programs make her ide- Greater Ann Arbor has announced ally suited for the position of Youth, Teen, and T that Shoshana Jackson has been pro- Camp Director. She will be transitioning into moted to the position of Youth, Teen, and Camp her new role during the spring and summer Director at the JCC. She will be replacing the and will assume full-time duties as the Youth, current director, Teen, and Camp Director in the fall. Deborah Huer- In order to ensure the smooth operation of ta, who will be Camp Raanana during the transition between returning to incoming Camp Director Shoshana Jackson school this year. and outgoing Camp Director Deborah Huer- Jackson joined ta, the JCC has hired Shannon Link as Interim the JCC a year Camp Director for this summer to oversee and a half ago daily operations. Link comes to the JCC with as the assistant extensive experience in childcare and educa- camp director tion, excellent supervisory and planning skills, for Camp Raa- and strong familiarity with JCC families and nana, the JCC’s programming thanks to her six years as a JCC outdoor sum- Early Childhood Center teacher. She holds two Shoshana Jackson mer day camp bachelor’s degrees, one from the University of for grades K–8. During the 2010–2011 school Michigan and year, she has also been serving as the JCC’s after- one from East- school programs coordinator and assisting with ern Michigan other JCC youth and teen programs. Prior to University, as joining the JCC, Jackson’s experiences included well as a teach- The future of our a wide range of Judaic and camping programs. ing certificate She grew up in Ann Arbor and was involved in and a master’s many of the city’s Jewish communities during degree in el- schools is up to you. her youth, including Beth Israel Congregation, ementary edu- Temple Beth Emeth, Chabad House, and the cation through Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah. She lat- the U-M’s EL- er attended college in Florida, receiving a liberal MAC program. Now. arts degree from Broward College. Link worked in Since returning to the Ann Arbor area the JCC Early several years ago, Jackson has been teaching Childhood Shannon Link Heavy budget cuts are upon us. religious school at Temple Beth Emeth and Center as a lead the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah. teacher for 6 years before returning to school to They will affect everything from class sizes. She is in her third year as the head teacher for pursue her master’s degree. While earning her the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah and teaching certificate and master’s, she has in- To program elimination. her sixth consecutive year teaching for Temple terned or taught at Northside Elementary, Ann Beth Emeth. Her previous camping experi- Arbor Open, High Point School, Tappan Mid- You can help through private giving. ence includes three summers at a residential dle School, and Thurston Elementary. Since Girl Scouts camp, where she served as a unit completing her master’s degree in December, And we’re asking everyone to do their part. head counselor during her first year and the Link has been serving as the childcare supervi- assistant director for her second and third sor for the before and after school programs at One million dollars. summers. Jackson has also participated in a Byrant Elementary. She plans to begin working number of education and camping confer- as a 1st or 2nd grade teacher this fall. Link and For one million reasons. ences, including the Conference on Alterna- her husband live in Ann Arbor with their two tives in Jewish Education, American Camping children. And it starts with you. Association conferences, and the Michigan Af- Families are encouraged to contact Debo- terschool Council Conference. Jackson’s past rah Huerta, Shoshana Jackson, or Shannon experiences in Jewish education and camping, Link with questions or comments at campdi- close bonds with JCC families, and familiarity [email protected] or 971-0990. . n

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14 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 Camp Raanana to hold “Meet the Staff” event Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN

amp Raanana, the Jewish Commu- Station, Howell Nature Center, the Toledo grades 3–5 participate in Camp Raanana’s This year’s camp season will run from nity Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s Zoo, Rolling Hills Water Park, Romulus Ath- swim lessons and other activity offerings, June 20 to August 19; additional programs C outdoor summer day camp for letic Center, and Greenfield Village. Camp and also choose an enriching specialty each are also available from August 22–26. The children entering grades K–8, will week. This year’s specialties options include registration deadline for Camp Raanana is host a free Meet the Staff Bowling Spy School, Boating, Digital Photography, June 1, but some sessions may fill up before Extravaganza on Sunday, May 15, Martial Arts, Drama, Clay Creations, World that date so families are encouraged to reg- from 3–5 p.m. The Camp Raanana of Sports, Edible Art, Dance, Camp Skills, ister in advance to reserve their space. For counselors and staff invite all reg- and Magic. Campers entering grades 6–8 brochures, registration forms, or more in- istered and prospective campers participate in Camp Raanana’s Pioneer Ad- formation, visit www.CampRaanana.com to join in an afternoon of fun and venture Program, featuring exciting field or contact camp director Deborah Huerta at bowling at Colonial Lanes Bowl- trips and fun mitzvah projects each week. [email protected] or 971-0990. n ing Alley, located at 1950 South Industrial Highway. There will be free bowling and plenty of snacks for all to enjoy, plus opportunities JCC youth programs to meet the camp staff, learn more Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN about Camp Raanana, and register for camp. Red Cross babysitting class Basketball with Benny, Kids Yoga, and Lego Located on a beautiful private Physics. In addition to the afterschool en- beachfront at Independence Lake The JCC will host a two-day American Red Cross Babysitting Class on Tuesday, richment classes at the JCC, another session Park, Camp Raanana offers a place for Raanana will also be hosting the popular of the popular Swim with Kim class will be campers to explore new interests, gain self- Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan for a visit May 24, and Thursday, May 26, from 4–7 p.m. Pizza dinners will be served both days. The offered on Tuesday evenings from 5:30–6:30 confidence, build Jewish identity, and have to camp and an evening performance at the p.m. at High Point School, beginning May fun outside. The camp offers nine one-week JCC on July 13. The annual Shabbat at the class will teach child safety, first aid, baby care, and developmentally appropriate play. 10. The May-June Swim with Kim class will sessions each summer and provides swim Lake celebration will be held the evening of be open to students in grades K-5, as well as lessons, arts and crafts, music, Judaics, na- August 5 and will feature performances by Upon completion, students will receive a card showing that they are certified by the graduating preschool students with instruc- ture exploration, sports, free swim, Shabbat all the camper groups. tor permission. celebrations, and weekly special events or At Camp Raanana, campers entering American Red Cross. all-camp field trips. grades K–2 enjoy the benefits of experienced The class is open to students ages 11–17; Kids’ Night Out event This year’s all-camp field trips will in- and nurturing counselors and enriching ac- students must have turned eleven by the start of the class or within two weeks to receive Every other month, the JCC offers a Kids’ clude Splash Universe, Northfork Farms, tivity sessions, including Red Cross swim les- Night Out event featuring games, crafts, the Detroit Science Center, the Imagination sons three times a week. Campers entering certification. Students who are ten years old are welcome to participate but will not receive dinner, and a movie or other special activi- certification. The cost is $80 for JCC members ties. The next Kids’ Night Out is tentatively and $100 for non-members. Registration and scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 7, payment are due by May 10; late registrations from 6:30–10 p.m. at the JCC. The evening will be accepted if space is available. will feature a viewing of the movie Tangled, a delightful animated movie that follows the May-June enrichment classes adventures of Rapunzel, a magically long- The JCC is planning an exciting schedule haired princess who has spent her entire life of afterschool classes for the May-June ses- in a tower. sion. Youth Enrichment classes for elementa- Kids’ Night Out events are open to JCC ry students will run for six weeks, beginning members and non-members in grades K–5. Monday, May 2, and continuing through the Since this is the last Kids’ Night Out of the week of June 6. These fun and stimulating year, the event is also open to graduating pre- afternoon classes run from 4:20–5:20 p.m. school students. The cost for JCC members and are open to both JCC members and is $20 (additional siblings: $18). The cost for non-members in grades K-5. Snack and su- non-members is $25 (additional siblings: pervision in the JCC’s afterschool programs $23). Registrations and payment will be due before each class are included for all class by Thursday, May 5 n. participants. For registration forms or more information The enrichment schedule is still being fi- about JCC youth programs, visit www.jccan- nalized, but will likely include several return- narbor.org or contact Deborah Huerta at deb- ing favorites such as Fit Kids, Gym Sports, [email protected] or 971-0990.

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Habonim Dror to end school year with celebration of Jewish history Matan Naamani, special to the WJN en Pardes is the Ann Arbor area’s unique experience with at Beth Israel Congregation, chapter of the national Zionist everyone in “the ken.” The Temple Beth Emeth, and the K youth movement, Habonim Dror last event will be later in Reconstructionist Havurah. North America (HDNA). Ken Pardes has run May and will be a com- For families who are consider- many successful peulot (activities) through- munity BBQ for children ing Camp Tavor, Ken Pardes is out this school, year covering such topics as and their families. All Ken a great place to meet campers, Yitzhak Rabin, environmentalism, Chanu- Pardes peulot are open to counselors, and families from kah, Tu B’shvat, and the Winter Olympics. any children (first grade Tavor and to get a taste of the Most recently the members of Ken Pardes to eleventh grade) who Tavor community. For families all went iceskating together in costume for would like to attend. who already have kids at Tavor, Purim. A Purim play and mishloach manot, Ken Pardes is af- Ken Pardes is a great place to were part of the activity. filiated with the summer continue their involvement May will be Ken Pardes’s last month of camp, Camp Tavor, the with Habonim Dror and Tavor. activities this school year. The first of these Habonim Dror summer For questions or more in- activities will be on Sunday, May 1. During camp located near Kala- Ken Pardes gets in costume to go ice skating for Purim formation on Ken Pardes and/ this peulah, attendees will learn about and mazoo, Michigan. During the summer, kids and youth leadership. Ken Pardes is run by or Camp Tavor, or to join the email list, contact celebrate the role of Jewish leaders in la- from third to eleventh grade go to Tavor for madrichim (counselors) of which many are Matan Naamani at 904-6578 or ken.annarbor@ bor organizing and labor rights. The tzevet a fun, unique, and welcoming community alumni of the Hebrew Day School of Ann gmail.com, or visit www.camptavor.com. n (staff) is very excited to share this new and based on Jewish values, progressive Zionism, Arbor and religious schools and programs Farmer, rabbi and maple syrup maker melds Torah and environmentalism By Sue Fishkoff SAN FRANCISCO (JTA)—It’s easy to spot Rabbi cessful career as an entertainment and intellec- the eve of Passover, right before the first seder, and Shmuel Simenowitz at a Jewish food conference, tual property lawyer and moved from the New neighbors poured in from all over to help collect it an environmentalist gathering or any of the other York suburb of Long Island to an organic farm as fast as they could. But as sundown approached, progressive-minded confabs he frequents. in Vermont with his wife, Rivki, and two young Simenowitz put down his bucket and said work Just look for the Chasid in the room. children. They were becoming newly obser- had to stop. By the time he was permitted by Simenowitz is an anomaly: a haredi Or- vant, and thought the big house and fancy cars Jewish law to continue working, all the sap had thodox Jew, black hat and all, who is equally at wouldn’t help them “grow spiritually” or raise spoiled in the unseasonably hot sun —hundreds home —and equally uneasy —in a roomful of their children with the values they were begin- of gallons, nearly his entire crop. dreadlocked 20-something eco-hipsters as at a ning to hold dear. The story was featured in Oprah Winfrey’s Chasidic celebration. He takes flak from the Or- The couple planted vegetables, set up a chick- O magazine, and “Someone passed a comment, thodox for “wasting time” with the foodies and en coop and began making maple syrup from the saying, ‘What kind of God would let that happen hundreds of maple trees when you’re out there doing his thing?’ “ Sime- in their 14-acre sugar nowitz recalls. “And I said, ‘Bottom line, you don’t bush, calling their proj- get hurt doing mitzvahs.’ ” ect Sweet Whisper Farm. After the story was published, people started Rabbi/Farmer Simenowitz talks about Simenowitz used draft calling from all over to adopt a tree in Simenow- environmental sustainability horses to plow the fields itz’s grove; his business was saved. and carry the maple sap Simenowitz produces about 100 gallons of a new Orthodox-friendly commercial building, from the trees to his sugar maple syrup in a good year, boiled down from including designing some of its energy-efficient shack, which is modeled 4,000 gallons of raw sap, which is collected from infrastructure. on an 18th-century Polish buckets he hangs from his tapped trees. He taps Simenowitz doesn’t attend Jewish food con- wooden synagogue —one the trees in a pattern, he explains —a little ferences anymore, saying he is “tired of being the of hundreds destroyed by higher or lower each year so as not to damage poster child for the Orthodox.” Jewish environ- pogroms, Nazis and years the tree. The sap is pumped into an evaporator mentalists and eco-foodies need to ground their of Communist rule. inside the sugar shack, where the water is boiled work in Torah, he says, if they want the Orthodox Jewish student groups, off to leave behind the syrup, which is about 60 world to take them seriously. observant and non-obser- percent sugar. “The Orthodox are late to the parade,” he ac- vant, would visit from the The operation is kosher certified. There are knowledges, but that’s understandable. big city, and Simenowitz two major kosher concerns with “pure maple “The environmental agenda is often grafted Rabbi Shmuel Simenowitz outside his Readsboro, Vt. sugarhouse, a would introduce them to syrup.” First, an observant Jew is required to turn onto a liberal social justice agenda that the Ortho- replica of an 18th-century synagogue farm work while impart- on the evaporator because only an observant Jew dox community can’t accept,” he says. “Part of my is chided by progressive activists for his coming a little Torah wisdom. is allowed to “light the fire” that cooks a kosher program is to fill that breach.” mitment to ritual observance. “When I get the yeshiva guys up here, they food item. Second, while the sap is boiling, farm- Simenowitz works closely with Kayam Farm, “I see myself as a post-denominational To- know their Torah but they need to get their hands ers drip animal fat into the mixture to keep it an organic farm and Jewish educational initiative rah Jew with Chasidic sensibilities,” he tells JTA, in the dirt,” he says. “And when I get the tree- from foaming over the top of its container. at the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center with more than a trace of self-mockery. “I’m an hugging crowd, they say, ‘Wow, what a beautiful “Traditionally they’d take a piece of pork just outside Baltimore. When he first visited sev- equal-opportunity offender.” sunset,’ and I say, ‘That’s great, but we need to fat, suspend it from a string and the foam eral years ago, he learned that Kayam was based More seriously, he says, not only is there no do some learning.’ We’re like spiritual dietitians, would rise, touch it and go down,” says Sim- on his farm in Vermont, which the general man- contradiction between living a Torah-true life giving everybody what they’re missing, trying to enowitz, who instead uses olive oil, pouring in ager’s daughter had visited as part of a group from and reducing one’s carbon footprint, the two bridge that gap.” a drop or two at a time. the 92nd Street Y in New York City. are intertwined. Two years ago Simenowitz and his fam- Simenowitz, who sells all his maple syrup “That was really validating,” he says, “to see the “I grow my own food, I grow organically, I ily moved to Baltimore, and they now live in an himself either in person or by mail order, says he seeds I planted take root.” n am a good steward of the earth,” he says. “That’s Orthodox neighborhood of families interested sells out every year. Torah. I’m a Torah Jew, and my world values are in getting back to the land. One neighbor keeps He makes his living as a traveling scholar-in- seamlessly integrated into that.” bees. Another spins her own wool. A third has an residence, lecturing about farming in Orthodox Simenowitz, 53, is part of a small but growing organic farm —just the kind of integration for venues and teaching Torah to Jewish environ- group of strcitly Orthodox Jews who are getting which he and Rivki had been looking. mentalists and foodies through Ya’aleh v’Yavo, back to the land —farming organically, raising But Simenowitz still travels to Vermont each the Jewish environmentalist project he directs. animals, living lightly on the earth and doing it in spring to work his sugar bush. He also picks up the occasional legal case, to keep the name of Torah. About a decade ago, after a disastrous maple the bills paid, and has been tapped by the city of Fifteen years ago he walked away from a suc- harvest season, the sap finally started running on Baltimore to do a comprehensive energy audit on

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A score for the Early Childhood Center Frog Room Julie Bass and Tonya Backstrom, special to the WJN nyone walking by the Jewish Com- back to school. The children shared how munity Center of Greater Ann Ar- they “found money” and put it in their bank, A bor’s Early Childhood Center’s Frog others collected money with their families as classroom may have noticed the children are part of their Shabbat experience. Nicky Rie- obsessed with sports. Children discuss daily bschleger was excited to share: “I got some basketball and football scores, new recruits money from my cousins, too.” They quickly for teams and show their support by singing realized that they had lots of quarters, nick- fight songs. The Frog Room teachers have els, dimes and pennies but were not sure if developed a center in the room for sport re- Meijer took just coins. The children decided lated, large motor activities so that children to sort the coins and put them in rolls for the can practice their sports skills. Since sports bank. They problem-solved on how to make collections and also put them in the paper rolls. After adding up the tzedakah box collections from home, they had a total of $263 from rog family contributions! During a small group activity one of the children seemed disappointed when they found out that the pennies he and his friend had just rolled up would not be enough to buy a basketball. The frustrated preschooler, Oliver Carmack, put his hands on his hips and announced: “We need to get a job!” He convinced his other group mates that grown-ups go to work and get money for doing work. The children were introduced to the idea of creating a resume so that others others sought out items that they could buy met, stick, skates and pads. Ishai Yitzchaki would know what kind of work they could more of, like softballs and baseballs. In the explained to Karen: “We went to Meijer and do. The resume was made and hung in the end, purchased items included two soccer bought kids’ stuff so they could wear it when hallway looking for a cleaning, sweeping, balls, four basketballs, two footballs, eight they played hockey.” Karen was very pleased cooking, babysitting, and necklace-making baseballs, three softballs, two baseball gloves, and asked the children, “Do you know how job at prices the children determined. Signs a baseball bat, a volleyball and some practice many kids will be helped with all this stuff? I were made by the children and distributed cones. The children were excited to hear that am so happy to share this with them for you.” interests are so high, the teachers decided to to teachers with the big brown-eyed plea of: they had even more money left after their The children were very excited to share with select an organization called Score 4 Kids for “Please hire us, we need more money for us Karen and her sons their sports enthusiasm their tzedekah project. Score 4 Kids is an or- to buy sports stuff for children who don’t and ended the visit with a proud round of ganization based out of metro Detroit that have any.” Several teachers loved the idea “Hail to the Victors.” takes new and gently used sports equipment of having the preschoolers help and hired After Karen left, children were asked and gives it to children, families, teams and them on the spot! The children washed and about the tzedakah project. Preschooler Ne- summer camps in need of the equipment. sanitized the Lamb Room toys, organized tanel Barsky commented, “I am feeling good Teachers “pitched” the idea to the chil- the boot rack in the Giraffe Room, swept because we bought all this stuff. And now the dren and they could feel the excitement in the gym floor for Kim, the gym teacher, and kids will have something to use.” After that the air. Children painted tzedekah boxes to cleaned the loft and chairs in the Duck Room Mahala Nguyen commented, “But I feel sad take home and save their money. At school, all for donations to their tzedekah project. about it.” When asked why, she responded, the teachers took full advantage of the proj- Another second idea one child suggested was “It’s all gone now, we won’t have anyone else ects’ interest and introduced several money to sell items they could make. Children de- to do mitzvahs for.” The frog children really related activities. Children earned paper cided people would buy juice boxes, pretzels, connected with the project and saw how their coins saved in a giant piggy bank on a bulle- muffins, pizzas, and jellybeans. So the Frogs hard work paid off. The class raised nearly tin board in the classroom. Unexpected tasks opened a bake sale of sorts and got more $350 for Score 4 Kids. Those wishing to help such as cleaning up quicker than normal donations that way. Between the bake sale this organization further, can visit the Score and doing unexpected mitzvahs for other and jobs frog children earned another $87 4 Kids website (score4kidsmi.com). children were awarded merit with a coin in towards for their project. For more information about the JCCís early their piggybank. Once the bank was full of The field trip to Meijer took place on Childhood Center, contact Noreen DeYoung at pennies the children role-played being a cus- Wednesday, March 30. The shopping list was [email protected] or 971-0990. n tomer going to the bank to exchange pennies created by the kids, as they hoped to find for other coins. Preschool children caught on footballs, soccer balls, football pads, jerseys quickly learning the value of pennies, nickels, and many other things needed to play sports. dimes and quarters when the banker would The children were very excited to ride the field trip and gave advice to their teachers on only make “fair trades.” city bus and ride in the carts at Meijer. Upon things to buy that they should buy elsewhere. As the Meijer shopping day approached, entering the store, the children were chant- Teachers Julie and Tonya made a few more the children returned their tzedakah boxes ing their intended purchases and a parent purchases of gently used hockey equipment chaperone commented, and soccer gear at Play It Again Sports. After “The kids are crazy today, purchasing everything on their lists, they were they like this trip!” Arriv- able to donate $120 in cash to Score 4 Kids for ing in the sports equip- more size-specific sports equipment. ment aisle, the children To finish up the tzedakah project Karen were advised that they Schultz, the executive director of Score 4 could find one moderately Kids, came to visit the children. She spoke priced (around $15–$20) about the organization, and the children had item or several less expen- a chance to present her with their contribu- sive items. Children were tions. Karen brought along her sons and ex- very surprised when some plained that Score 4 Kids was their idea and items like baseball gloves their goal was to help kids who wanted to and helmets were too ex- play sports but did not have the equipment. pensive to purchase. Many Each Frog presented an item that they picked children chose one soccer out at Meijer to Karen, including Tyler Gold- ball or one basketball, but stein’s personal contribution of a hockey hel-

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Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 19 I From the Rabbis

Keeping kashrut Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN ne popular question that I am of- and metaphor- mother’s milk” is one such example. What- mal; etc. These individuals might question ten asked in my “Ask the Rabbi” ical interpreta- ever it might have meant at one time, today the authority the ancient rabbis have on us O column is asked mostly by people tions? it means separating milk and meat. today and seek to make a distinction made who identify themselves as non-Jews. “Where We prob- There are some questions about the spe- between “God’s word” and rabbinic inter- does the tradition of not mixing milk and ably will never cifics of this separation: How long must one pretation. I understand the desire to make meat come from?” Many know that the di- know for sure, wait between eating meat and dairy? How such a distinction and, frankly, I’m happy etary laws prevent such mixture, but are un- but we know should one use dairy and meat utensils for when anyone decides to observe any aspect able to find the source for the tradition in for certain- food which is pareve (neither dairy nor of kashrut. the Torah. ty what the meat)? Is there any problem using non-dairy But I believe that, while we should con- The tradition of separating dairy and phrase means or non-meat products which look like and tinue to debate specifics of Jewish law and meat products comes from an interpretation in traditional taste like their dairy or meat counterparts? seek to make our observances more appro- of the Torah’s law that “one should not boil Judaism. While Individuals should make these decisions in priate for this day and age, we should also re- a kid in its mother’s milk”. This law appears Rabbi Robert Dobrusin we are free to consultation with their rabbi. But there is no alize that some interpretations of laws in the in the Torah in different contexts; and while interpret the Torah narratives as we see fit, denying that to observe kashrut today means Torah are so well established that it is impos- it appears to be definitive and clear, we really and while the Talmud is full of examples separating milk and meat regardless of how sible to make a distinction between the To- don’t know what this phrase was intended where there is a disagreement about how distant that interpretation might be from the rah source the way our tradition has taught to mean. Was it to meant to be taken liter- certain legal statements in the Torah are to intended meaning of the Torah. us to read the verse. Regardless of what this ally, referring to a practice which would be be observed pragmatically, there are some Observing kashrut is a challenge for verse might have meant, we know what it has considered cruel and insensitive to a mother traditions which are so universally observed many, and there are some for whom it is suf- meant to Jews for millennia; and that is criti- animal? Was it a euphemism for some kind that writing a different midrash, and inter- ficient to follow the aspects of kashrut which cal to the way we observe our faith. n of behavior that had nothing to do with ani- preting a phrase differently, would place one are specifically and clearly taught in the To- mals at all? Or, does the intended meaning outside of the normative community. The rah: refraining from eating certain animals, fall somewhere in the range between literal interpretation of “not boiling a kid in its fish and birds; not eating the blood of an ani- The counting of the omer Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN tarting Tuesday night, April 19, in the The Torah then says that one should count the aspects of a human being that we have to mary weekly emotion. The first week is pri- evening services, we began the count- forty-nine days from the bringing of this of- refine and control in order to bring ourselves marily chesed, the second week is primarily S ing of the Omer. This is a daily count- fering. Hence the term Sefirah, meaning the closer to Hashem. This process of emotional gevurah, the third week tiferet, etc. Each of ing for seven weeks (49 days) between Passover count. Every day, for seven weeks, they would refinement is represented by the grain offer- the 49 days has two emotional qualities as- and the following holiday of Shavuot. count the Sefirah (today we count after the ing of the barley. Why barley? According to sociated with it – a primary weekly emotion First some historical background is in evening services). When it came to the fifti- Torah, the barley represents the animal as- modified by the daily quality. Seven weeks order. How did this observance begin? Ac- eth day, they would bring another grain of- pect because barley is a grain predominantly times seven days per week equals forty-nine cording to one fering, this time of wheat, as the wheat crop used as animal feed. Wheat represents the days and forty-nine different combinations commenta- will have ripened. This offering was for the higher aspects as it is primarily used as food of emotional refinement. tor, when the holiday of Shavuot – the holiday of the re- for humans. Wheat is the primary grain used After we finish the counting of the Sefirah Jewish people ceiving of the Torah. as offerings on the altar. (There are only two we come to the fiftieth level and then we bring were leaving The Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman times in the Torah when barley is used as an a grain offering of wheat representing the food Egypt, Moses of Liadi the founder of the Chabad move- offering, on the second day of Pesach as men- of humans and the higher, intellectual quali- told them that ment, gives a mystical expla- ties that differentiate humans from animals. the purpose of nation for the counting of the We can also understand another aspect the redemption Sefirah. He describes the two of grain offerings. All the grain offerings in was in order to grains, barley and wheat, as the temple had to be unleavened like matzoh receive the To- symbols for a deeper meaning. with the exception of Shavuot when they had rah. The people He explains as follows: The to bring a grain offering that was chometz. asked when Jewish people had to prepare What’s the idea behind this? Chometz repre- this would be Rabbi Aharon Goldstein for the receiving of the Torah. sents evil because it represents boastfulness and Moses an- Especially because, when they due to the inflation of the ego. Chometz will swered that it will be in seven weeks, we have were slaves in Egypt, they had puff itself up as it leavens and represents our to count forty-nine days. So they were very sunk to a very, very low un- ego puffing up with haughtiness. This is in excited about it and began counting down to clean level of spirituality. In contrast to matzoh which is not puffed up the day that they would receive the Torah. order to be worthy and ready and represents humility and ego nullifica- The Torah itself tells us about the count- to receive the Torah they had tion. The counting of the Sefirah is about ing in another way. As Pesach is in the spring- to undergo a spiritual cleans- refining and controlling our animalistic time, there are certain grains, especially in ing process to get rid of the emotional qualities. So when it comes to Israel, that are already ripe. The first of the spiritual uncleanness. Ac- Shavuot we take the grain offering of wheat grains to ripen is barley. The next grain to cording to Kabbalah, there are and we make it into chometz to show that we ripen is wheat, which ripens about seven forty-nine levels of spiritual uncleanliness. tioned above and when a woman is accused are sacrificing the negative, haughty qualities weeks later at the time of Shavuot. The To- Unfortunately, they had descended all the but acquitted of adultery. Why barley again? of our emotional selves in order to be closer rah says that one should not eat from the new way down to the forty-ninth level. If Hashem The act of adultery is considered giving in to to Hashem. crops until a portion is taken and brought as hadn’t come at that time to redeem the Jew- animalistic lust, so the offering is barley – the So we can see that the Sefirah is not sim- a sacrifice. That’s called Chodosh – the new ish people from Egypt, they would have sunk food of animals.) ply counting numbers but it is a framework crop. So, on the second night of Pesach (in below the forty-ninth level of uncleanliness So for each of the seven weeks we have a for self-improvement. Forty-nine days, and Israel it is already considered the intermedi- – from which there can be no redemption. weekly focus on one of the seven animalistic each one a unique opportunity to improve a ate days) the people would go out at night They had to work their way up through the emotions. Each day of the week also corre- different aspect of our personalities with the to the fields and they would start cutting the forty-nine levels of self-improvement until, sponds to one of the seven emotions, which hope that we will be ready to receive the To- new crop of barley. They would meticulously at the fiftieth day, they were worthy to receive modifies the emotional quality that is the rah into our hearts and be moved to live our select the very best of the crop and make it the Torah. primary focus of the particular week. For lives in the way Hashem asks of us. into flour in order to offer it as a morning Now we have the question of why forty- example, the first day of each week is about For more information on the counting sacrifice on the altar. After the sacrifice was nine levels? It is explained this way; in the chesed (kindness), the second day of each of the Sefirah, check out chabad.org or call performed, everyone was allowed to go into kabbalistic model there are seven levels of the week is about gevurah (severity), the third Chabad House, 99-LEARN (995-3276). n the fields and take whatever they needed to holy emotions and seven levels of the animal- tiferet (beauty) etc., these repeat through benefit from and otherwise use the new crop. istic emotions. The animalistic emotions are each of the seven weeks modifying the pri-

20 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 IJewish Education

Jewish Learning Institute class on the "Gift of Shabbat" begins May 17 Rabbi Alter Goldstein, special to the WJN he Rohr Jewish Learning Institute social, and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to (JLI) will present “Oasis in Time: unlock a model for how to find serenity and T The Gift of Shabbat in a 24/7 World,” a transcendent frame of mind throughout the institute’s new six-session Spring 2011 life’s experiences,” said course author, Rabbi course, which will begin in over 350 cities Zalman Abraham of JLI’s Brooklyn head- internationally during the week of May 17. quarters. “From traditional and kabbalistic Rabbi Goldstein of Ann Arbor will con- sources, we uncover insights that shed light duct the six course sessions at 9:30-11 a.m. on tranquility and the meaning of Shabbat, as and 7:30-9 p.m. on Tuesday from May 17 at well as timeless principles for how to achieve the Chabad House and the Jewish Commu- a life of inner peace while making each work- nity Center of Greater Ann Arbor. day more productive and fulfilling. “I see this course as Judaism’s secrets to Like all previous JLI programs, Oasis in serenity,” said Rabbi Goldstein. “Amidst the Time is designed to appeal to people at all many distractions in our age of information levels of Jewish knowledge, including those technology, it will empower individuals of all without any prior experience or background persuasions to find respite from perpetual in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to urgencies and focus on what’s truly impor- the public, and attendees need not be affili- tant in life.” ated with a particular synagogue, temple, or “We explore the mystical, psychological, other house of worship. n

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Course overview The Gift of Rest The Gift of Pleasure What role In this time of great bounty, we have does net worth never found it harder to negotiate modera- play in how we tion with healthy pleasure. Shabbat’s defi- define our suc- nition of holiness is a prototype for how to cess? The gift of synthesize spirituality and enjoyment. Shabbat pro- The Gift of Purpose vides a price- Shabbat offers a transcendent frame less sense of self-worth in our most basic of mind to objectively evaluate our work state, without feeling the need to achieve. and add meaningful focus to our pursuit The Gift of Investment of a satisfying career. Shabbat’s neat con- The serenity and enjoyment of Shabbat struct of thirty-nine creative activities is the culmination of a week’s work. Jewish offers a framework to define a life of pur- culture’s emphasis on preparing for Shab- poseful accomplishment. bat presents a model for getting more out The Gift of Every Moment of life’s experiences by maximizing the ef- From the multi-sensory experience fort we invest into shaping them. of Havdalah, we learn how to introduce The Gift of Love serenity into the chaotic moments. By The light of the Shabbat candles identifying the spirituality within the and heightened spiritual awareness on mundane, we transform our week into Shabbat illuminates the need to val- one that is entirely Shabbat. ue the uniqueness of others and to Interested students may call 995-3276 x 2 invest in family and interpersonal relationships. or visit www.myJLI.com for registration This lesson outlines a clear roadmap for how and other course-related information. to approach conflict resolution.

Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 21 I Congregations

This month’s activities at Beth Israel Congregation Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Wednesday Lunch and Learn Sessions Mini Minyan for children in K–2nd grades a running club to train for and participate in GPS units May 11, 18, and 25, Noon–1:15 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. the Dexter-Ann Arbor 5K/10K/ ½ marathon will be provid- These sessions, facilitated by Rabbi Robert The Mini Minyan is a program offered on on Sunday, June 5. The contact person is Bob ed, (although Dobrusin or Rabbi Kim Blumenthal, take the second Saturday morning of each month Carbeck at [email protected]. The participants place at the Garfunkel Schteingart Activities and it serves as a bridge between Tot Shab- Men’s Club will meet on Sunday, May 15, at may bring their Center (2010 Washtenaw Avenue). Partici- bat that is aimed at preschool children and 9:30 a.m., for its monthly get together. own) along pants are asked to bring a dairy lunch; re- their parents and Kehillat Shabbat which is with snacks freshments and desserts are provided free of intended for 3rd–5th graders. Mini Minyan Friday Night Lights Service and Dinner and all the charge by the congregation. features many of the same songs and stories Friday, May 20th, 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shab- training be- enjoyed during Tot Shabbat, while also offer- bat Service, 7 p.m. Dinner. ginners might Shabbat Limmud ing the chance for children to learn and ex- During the service, students will be called need. Participants will then be divided into Saturday, May 7 and 21, 9–9:50 a.m. plore many of the Shabbat morning prayers up to lead prayers and songs. The dinner will groups to travel around Ann Arbor and the Rabbi Robert Dobrusin will lead a discussion through age appropriate activities. The Mini feature a dairy pasta bar, as well as an ice surrounding area in search of caches. Partici- of Jewish texts in the Beth Israel adult library. Minyan service is led by program director Ja- cream sundae bar. The cost of dinner is $7 pants are asked to bring along a dairy picnic Participants may join the Shabbat morning ser- cob Kander with special games and activities per person, with children ages 3 and under lunch and the event will end at Gallup Park. vice at the conclusion of the study session. led by a team of parent volunteers. attending for free. Reservations are due by Old clothes, shoes which can get dirty or wet, noon on Monday, May 16. and bug repellant are recommended as walk- Tot Shabbat Kehillat Shabbat ing in the woods which will be part of the ex- Saturday, May 14 and May 28, 11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. First Annual Geocaching Day perience. A few items to trade, though nothing Tot Shabbat is a Saturday morning service This is a Saturday morning program for Sunday, May 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. of real value, will also be helpful. The event for parents and their children 2–5 years old K–5th grades that includes a morning service Geocaching is a hobby enjoyed by thou- starts at Beth Israel for a geocaching seminar which includes songs, stories, and prayers. This to celebrate, to schmooze and to learn, led by sands of people around the world. Using a over coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. There is no program is run by Peretz Hirshbein (JCC Early Gabe Pachter. handheld GPS, geocachers search for “caches” charge for this event. Contact Rabbi Dobrusin Childhood Center assistant director) on the sec- hidden in off the beaten path locations around if you have any questions. The rain date will ond and fourth Saturday of each month, with Beth Israel Men’s Club town or around the world. The caches, trea- be Memorial Day, May 30, at the same time. the mysterious “Shabbat Box,” fun songs, Torah On Sunday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m., the Men’s sures of varied sizes, may contain some items Reservations are recommended so that par- processions with stuffed Torah toys, and a Kid- Club will be cutting back ivy and shrubs, (always of little or no real value) for trading or ticipants can be contacted if the weather is dush for tots. Preschool sized tables are set up for cleaning the grounds, and planting around may only have a log book to sign. But, it doesn’t questionable. n the regular kiddush so that families may easily the grounds of Beth Israel Congregation. The matter because the true enjoyment of geocach- attend with their children following Tot Shabbat. contact person is Harvey Somers at harvey- ing comes in the search and in the discovery of There is no charge for this monthly program. [email protected]. Bob Carbeck is forming out of the way places that often go unnoticed. April events at Temple Beth Emeth Brett Willner, special to the WJN Women‘s Torah Study Avenue. The hikes last between 1½–2 hours Hebrew will find this class is perfect. For more Monday, May 2 and 16, 7–8:30 p.m. and are not physically demanding. No pets information contact Rabbi Delson, ldelson@ Cantor Annie Rose leads a Women’s Torah are allowed. For more information or to be templebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. Study at Temple Beth Emeth. The Women of added to Jewish Hikers of Michigan’s email Reform Judaism Women’s Commentary has list, contact Eli Avny, 883-9522 or jewish.hik- TNT: Outing to a Tiger’s game become a major source of insight for those [email protected]. Sunday, May 15, noon studying Torah in depth or simply reading The Twenties and Thirties group is head- the weekly parsha, portion. This month the Spirituality Book Club ing down to Detroit to witness the Detroit Women’s Torah group will be studying Emor Tuesday, May 3, 7:30–9 p.m. Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. Tickets and B’chukotai. Thursday May 5, noon–1:30 p.m. will cost $15. Car pools will be arranged and Temple Beth Emeth’s Spirituality Book will leave from TBE at noon for the 1:05 p.m. Yom HaShoah Observance Club will be reading start of the game. Those interested in driving a German man, Axel, whose grandfather is Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm Yearnings: Embrac- can contact Brett Willner. For more infor- an aging wanted criminal in Germany. Join This Shabbat Service, in observance of ing the Sacred Messi- mation or to RSVP (by May 9) contact Brett other movie enthusiasts for this afternoon Holocaust Memorial Day, is written and ness of Life by Rabbi Willner, [email protected] or movie and discussion. Snacks are provided organized by Generations After, a Caring Irwin Kula. Partici- call the TBE office, 665-4744. and everyone is welcome. pants are welcome to drop in for selected Men’s Torah Study Continuing Adult Hebrew: sessions or the en- Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. Spring Semester tire series through Temple Beth Emeth’s Men’s Torah study Thursday, April 28–June 2, June. Visit the TBE meets twice a month for an evening of 6:15–7:15 p.m. website, www.tem- learning. Refreshments served. For more $80 for Members; $100 for non-Members plebethemeth.org, for the book list for the information contact Roger Stutesman, rg- Temple Beth Emeth will be offering a six year. Contact Cantor Rose, cantorannie@ [email protected]. session Continuing Adult Hebrew class this gmail.com, with questions. Families with Young Children Tot spring. Adult Hebrew classes are ongoing Story Hour classes throughout the year in cooperation Beginning Adult Hebrew: Monday, May 16, 10 a.m. with Beth Israel Congregation. This class is A monthly story hour for tots and their perfect for anyone who has completed Begin- Community group whose families perished Spring Semester ning Hebrew. For more information contact or survived the Holocaust. The community Tuesday April 26–May 31, care-givers meets in the Temple Library and is hosted by Wendy Holden. This is a great way to Rabbi Delson, ldelson@templebethemeth. is invited to attend 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. org or 665-4744. $80 for Members; $100 for non-Members meet other families. There is no need to RSVP Jewish Hikers of Michigan Temple Beth Emeth will be offering a six Movie Tuesday: Walk on Water Grief Support Group Sunday, May 22, 3:30–5:30 p.m. session Beginning Adult Hebrew class this A Grief Support Group is forming at Temple Beth Emeth sponsors a hik- spring. Adult Hebrew classes are ongoing (Laílechet al HaMayim) Temple Beth Emeth. It will be moderated by ing group for the Jewish Community. This classes throughout the year in cooperation Tuesday, May 17, 1–3 p.m. a trained professional. If you are interested, month’s hike will leave from the Ann Ar- with Beth Israel Congregation. Those who This month’s free movie is Walk on Wa- contact Rabbi Lisa Delson at ldelson@tem- bor JCC following the Celebrate Israel Day have ever wanted to learn the basics; includ- ter. The story centers on the relationship plebethemeth.org or 665-4744. n festivities and walk to Brown Park on Verle ing reading the letters of modern or biblical between an Israeli Mossad agent, Eyal, and

22 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 Sussmans to be honored “Best place to buy a sandwich in Washtenaw County” Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN annarbor.com. on and Lonnie Sussman will be honored at Beth Israel Congrega- R tion’s annual fundraiser on Sunday, June 12, 7–10 p.m.. This event will include a summery outdoor courtyard reception, dancing with DJ Neil Alexander, and teen performances marking the many years of service that Ron and Lonnie Sussman have devoted to the community. Raised in Oak Park, Michigan, Ron Suss- man and Elana Cutler met in the fourth grade, attended elementary, junior, and high school together, and even went to the senior prom together. After completing their un- dergraduate degrees, they married in 1970 and moved to the Ann Arbor area to attend graduate school at the University of Michi- Lonnie and Ron Sussman gan: he in guidance counseling, she in social opened up more opportunities for women, Deli Trays work. They both retired from public educa- Lonnie celebrated her adult bat mitzvah in tion in 2007 when Ron “re-careered” as an 1987. She began her bar/bat mitzvah tutoring for All Occasions instructor at the University of Michigan. career the following summer at Camp Tavor, Ranging from In 1984 they officially joined Beth Israel thus beginning her second career. Congregation. Their three children, Mira, Ari, After many years of helping on the bima, $7.25 – $13.50 / person and Eitan attended Hebrew Day School, and Ron became Beth Israel’s ritual assistant in the whole family became intimately involved 1994. Since then, together Ron and Lonnie have with Camp Tavor as Ron managed the camp tutored and assisted in the b’nai mitzvah and for twelve years, with Lonnie and the kids at b’not mitzvah of over 300 children. For further his side every summer. The family gradu- information and to receive an invitation, contact ally got more and more involved with syna- the Beth Israel office, 665-9897. n gogue life, and as the Conservative Movement

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Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 23 Genesis of IWashington D.C. Ann Arbor Wasserman Schultz brings Jewish A speciAl plAce for speciAl events identity to top party role By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA)—Debbie Wasserman minority leader in the House, as a leader. Pelosi Schultz’s first day as a sophomore in the U.S. asked Wasserman Schultz to push potential House of Representatives, on Jan. 8, 2007, was first-timers past the finish line in 2006. marked by a number of extraordinary achieve- That’s the year Wasserman Schultz formed ments for a woman barely out of her first term. friendships with Kirsten Gillibrand, who won a Named to the Democratic seat in upstate New York, and caucus leadership. Named to with Gabrielle Giffords, who the all-powerful Appropria- won an Arizona seat (Gilli- tions Committee. Named brand is now a U.S. senator). as a major fundraiser—$17 Wasserman Schultz’s tireless million—for the party’s work with both women was breakthrough 2006 election. critical to winning both races Named by a tabloid as one of in districts that might easily the 50 most beautiful people have swung Republican. on Capitol Hill. That helped Democrats Genesis of Ann Arbor is the home of a unique and special Yet dominating her vic- sweep the House that year relationship-and our home is open to you for your event. tory party were blow-ups of and won Wasserman Schultz headlines from Jewish news- the chief deputy whip job • The social hall accommodates 200 people seated at round tables, or 180 when papers: Wasserman Schultz in her second term, and the using the dance floor. Complete commercial kitchen is available for rental. had led the passage of the act plum spot on the Appropria- • A smaller social hall and kitchen are available for parties of 40 or less. establishing Jewish Ameri- tions Committee. can Heritage Month. Debbie Wasserman Schultz It also led to close friend- • The sanctuary is available for weddings, concerts or community events. President Obama last ships and regular lunches for week named Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), 44, the three relatively young female lawmakers. For rental information contact Marvin Wagner- Genesis Administrator at to the most powerful party position, chair- When an assailant shot Giffords in the head 734-665-8883 or visit our website www.genesisa2.org woman of the Democratic National Commit- in January, Wasserman Schultz and Gillibrand tee. Even before she has formally assumed the were among the first to fly to her bedside, and Genesis of Ann Arbor is the home of St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Emeth, a job, the question of her Jewish identity has they were there when she pronounced her first reform Jewish Congregation, the only association of its kind in the United States. stirred speculation. words since the shooting: a request for toast. Jewish Democrats say Obama’s choice of a Giffords’ chief of staff, Pia Carusone, says successor to former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine Wasserman Schultz has been “invaluable” in in the top party fundraising spot is a signal of supporting the staff. Wasserman Schulz and Obama’s commitment to a loyal constituency: Giffords shared many interests, Carusone said, the Jews. “I guarantee you that her being a but exploring their shared Judaism was critical. woman played a role in the choice, I guarantee “There are not that many women in office, you that her being from Florida played a role,” and not so many Jewish women, so it has been said David Harris, the president of the National a nice friendship,” Carusone told JTA. Jewish Democratic Council. “But I also guaran- Wasserman Schultz is seen as a team player. tee you that her being Jewish played a role.” She was a strident leader in the 2008 primary The question remains open of what role, if campaign for Hillary Rodham Clinton, and any, Wasserman Schultz’s Judaism will play as she easily shifted to Team Obama when Clinton leads the Democratic Party into the 2012 elec- withdrew—a shift Obama has now repaid. tions, when it hopes to re-elect Obama, maintain Republicans deride her as a partisan. Hours the majority in the Senate and erode the Repub- after the announcement that she’d be the next lican majority in the House. Wasserman Schultz party chair, the Republican Jewish Coalition is- declined to be interviewed for this story. sued a statement citing her connection with J “She is so, so excited to be Jewish,” said Shel- Street, a liberal group that calls itself pro-Israel, ley Rood, who worked as a legislative assistant in pro-peace but which the RJC describes as mar- Wasserman Schultz’s office and is now a senior ginal and anti-Israel, to question her bona fides. legislative associate at the Jewish Federations “In blindly conferring legitimacy on fringe of North America. “She really enjoys working groups like J Street, she has raised serious ques- with Jewish organizations because she believes tions about her own credibility and judgment,” their priorities for America are right on.” RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said. Wasserman Schultz arrived at politics Wasserman Schultz has praised J Street a through Jewish activism, which has been a cen- handful of times, and she had addressed the terpiece of her career. The same year Wasser- organization at least once. man Schultz was running for her first legislative Capitol Hill insiders dismissed the flap as position, the Florida House in 1992, she joined RJC politicking—Brooks’ statement resulted in the National Jewish Democratic Council as a immediate praise for Wasserman Schultz from staffer leading its Florida operation. the American Israel Public Affairs Commit- “It was a regional office where you had one tee and from the Jewish Federations of North person on her own,” Steve Gutow, then the America. Neither organization is prone to NJDC director, said of Wasserman Schultz, who praise promotions to hyperpolitical jobs, so the was just 25 at the time. “But all the things we mere issuance of the statements was a clear es- wanted to happen, happened. She had a strong tablishment message to the RJC to pipe down. sense of self; she had a mind of her own.” As for Wasserman Schultz, she’s not afraid That single-mindedness and willingness to take hard shots. Last October, appearing to work with what she had shepherded her on “Fox News Sunday” with Rep. Eric Cantor through stints in both Florida houses, and then (R-Va.), then the minority whip and the only for Congress after her old boss, Peter Deutsch, Republican Jewish lawmaker in Congress, she quit his Fort Lauderdale-area district for an un- chided him for not repudiating a Republican successful U.S. Senate run in 2004. She won handily and was immediately picked by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), then the continued on page 34 24 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 IIsrael

Jewish groups debate ways to thwart U.N. recognition of "Palestine" By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – The path to inter- ian efforts to bring the matter to the General David Harris, the executive director of the Israel will probably act to demarcate what national recognition of Palestinian statehood Assembly, which meets in September. American Jewish Committee, which focuses part of the West Bank it intends to keep.” by September—when the Palestinians plan Alan Elsner, senior communications di- on U.S. Jewish outreach internationally, said Unilateral Palestinian action also would to bring the matter before the U.N. General rector for The Israel Project, met in New European opposition to Palestinian state- likely alienate the Obama administration and Assembly—seems clear. The question before York with U.N. diplomats last month. He hood was not a sure thing. “How the Euro- spur Congress to cut off funds, Miller said. Israel and its supporters who oppose such counted off what he believed would be five pean Union will behave matters greatly,” Those advocating the peace tracks say Israeli recognition is how to create a detour. sure votes against the Harris said, noting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to Some say the way to go is through diplo- proposal on the cur- the world’s 192 nations counter the Palestinian statehood push with matic suasion. Others say there needs to be a rent council: Perma- look to its 27 members a peace initiative serious enough to prompt push forward with peace initiatives. Still oth- nent members France, for moral leadership. allies of the Palestinians to nudge them back ers believe that threatening counteractions is Britain and the United “Whether the E.U. will to direct talks with Israel. “How Israel en- the best way to derail the Palestinian plan. States, and rotating take a single unified po- gages in its public diplomacy with regard to Israeli officials have warned that unilat- members Germany sition or will break down the resumption of the peace talks and how it eral recognition of Palestine could be coun- and Colombia. “If they into national positions engages in its private diplomacy will have real tered by unilateral Israeli steps, like West can’t get it through the remains to be seen.” impact in shaping how other countries react,” Bank annexation. Security Council, they Daniel Mariaschin, Harris said. “Israel must convince the world it The only certainty is that Israel expects would lose a lot of mo- the executive director is absolutely dead serious about moving the the fallout from such recognition of Pales- mentum,” he said of of B’nai B’rith Interna- peace process forward.” tine to be disastrous. Several weeks ago, Ehud the Palestinian state- tional, said that when In April, Netanyahu joined Rep. John Barak, the Israeli defense minister, called it a hood push. he meets with diplo- Boehner (R-Ohio), the speaker of the U.S. “diplomatic tsunami.” The focus then would be to draw in at mats, he points out the long-term harm to House of Representatives, in announcing At the moment, the Palestinian plan is to least one more Western or Western-leaning peace that U.N. recognition would bring, in plans for an Israeli prime ministerial address get a sympathetic nation on the 15-mem- country from among the rotating ten mem- the absence of a real peace deal. to both chambers of Congress in the first ber U.N. Security Council, where decisions bers. There are three possibilities, according “The question at the beginning of the week of May. That’s a signal of Netanyahu’s carry the weight of international law, to to Elsner. One is Portugal. The second is E.U. meeting goes like this,” he said, describing his intention to present a new peace initiative. propose recognition, and at the same to get aspirant Bosnia & Herzegovina, a Muslim approach with foreign diplomats and lead- Separately, U.S. officials have indicated two-thirds of the General Assembly to rec- country that is likely to side with the West ers. “’Do you believe in a negotiated settle- that the Obama administration also is ready ognize the state of Palestine, in itself a pro- given its lingering distrust of Russia for back- ment as the best resolution for the conflict?’ to re-enter the process after months of in- paganda victory. Should the United States, ing Serbia during the Yugoslav wars of the They say ‘Yes.’ Then we say, ‘Why would you activity since the Palestinian walkout from as expected, veto a Security Council resolu- 1990s. The third is Gabon, an oil-rich West prejudge the outcome for recognizing a Pal- direct peace talks with Israel in September, tion recognizing Palestine, the Palestinians African autocracy that has close relations estinian state before contentious issues have when Netanyahu refused to extend a self- would try to invoke the rarely used General with France and that has been cultivated in been decided?’” imposed partial settlement freeze. Assembly Resolution 377, also known as the recent years by Jewish leaders including Jack Mariaschin noted that every peaceful There are rumors circulating in Washing- “Uniting for Peace” resolution, which allows Rosen of the Council for World Jewry. outcome in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ton that President Obama plans to lay out his the General Assembly to override the Secu- The other members of the council are has been the result of negotiations, starting own vision even before Netanyahu’s arrival, in rity Council. permanent members Russia and China and with the Egypt-Israel accords negotiated by order to make sure the Israelis understand the The latter scenario is what Israel and its rotating members India, Lebanon, Brazil, Ni- Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat. “Now American bottom line of a solution based on friends want to avoid; its use in 1981 set the geria and South Africa. we’re turning the clock back pre-Begin and the 1967 borders, with adjustments. legal framework for a decade of boycotts of The parallel strategy, Elsner said, is to lay Sadat, and it’s not a prescription for success,” The AJC’s Harris said Israel and the United South Africa that ultimately helped topple the groundwork now by explaining to diplo- Mariaschin said he tells these leaders . States need to launch a “full-court press” by that country’s apartheid regime. mats from 120 nations who routinely favor Aaron David Miller, a longtime negotiator summer to head off recognition in the fall. Israel and its allies are in agreement on Palestinians that even a symbolic recognition for successive U.S. administrations, outlined “The consequential countries are look- the technical approach to running the Pales- of Palestine is no ordinary rebuke of Israel. in a recent Washington Post op-ed how the ing for signs and signals from Israel and the tinian Authority approach off the road. “The trick is to make countries aware that initiative could boomerang on the Palestin- United States—what will the prime minister Step one is to avoid the necessity of a U.S. this is not a routine vote,” Elsner said, noting ians, causing Israel to take unilateral action. say to Congress next month, will President veto in the Security Council by thwarting the that such an effort already was underway in “The Palestinian campaign will also Obama come to Israel in the summer,” Harris nine votes that any initiative needs to pass Congress. Key congressmen from both parties prompt intensified Israeli settlement activ- said. “There are a lot of important moments the 15-member Security Council, absent a are reaching out to ambassadors to explain that ity in an effort to remind Palestinians that that can happen between now and the fall.” n veto. Failure to get such a majority on the Se- such a vote would have repercussions in terms Israeli actions are real, not virtual,” he wrote. curity Council likely would inhibit Palestin- of relations with the United States. “Should the Palestinians declare statehood,

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In Prague, balancing Muslim-Jewish ties with shul leadership By Symi Rom-Rymer PRAGUE (JTA)—On a cold December evening have been linked to anti-Semitic incidents on the ing Goldmann’s childhood did his family ever magazine Secrets of Islam. in 2009, 26-year-old Karel Goldmann faced an continent, and many Europeans view Muslims as talk to him about his Jewish roots. “He not only mentioned Jewish problems, uphill battle and he knew it. threatening the European way of life. He only learned of them in his late teens but also problems that Muslims face,” Lhot’an He had just proposed to his fellow syna- But not Goldmann. He blogs for Idnes, the when his father mentioned it in a conversation remarked. “I thought that he wrote objectively.” gogue board members a low-key, meet-and- Czech Republic’s second-largest newspaper, about religion, in which Goldmann had devel- The two became good friends, and Gold- greet between the members of Bejt Simcha, one about how prejudice and xenophobia plague oped an interest. Goldmann soon embarked on mann became a contributor to Secrets of Islam. of Prague’s progressive synagogues, and Emir both Jews and Muslims. He contributes to a a quest to discover what being Jewish meant. Although other Jews don’t share his predilec- Omič, the imam of Prague. Goldmann’s idea was magazine called Secrets of Islam. He writes ar- tions, Goldmann believes that his friendship to give members of his community a chance to ticles in his synagogue’s magazine about simi- with Lhot’an and other Muslims helps the Jew- learn about Islam from a Muslim leader. larities between Judaism and Islam and the The only way to change ish community. “When I talk with the Muslim “I wanted to have Imam Omi over for tea insidiousness of anti-Islamic rhetoric. community in the Czech Republic, it makes our and have him speak about Islam and its simi- Even in his progressive congregation, it’s of- things is to push for greater image better,” he said. larities with Judaism,” Goldmann told JTA. “I ten a tough balance between being an advocate When it comes to Israel-related issues, wanted members of Bejt Simcha to know that for Muslim-Jewish ties and a synagogue leader. friendships between Muslims Goldmann recognizes there are differences not all Muslims are terrorists.” But when the Goldmann said his rabbi recently pulled between the two communities, but he says matter came to a vote, there was only one voice him aside and said, “Karel, I know you and your and Jews, says Goldmann. part of that is public posturing. Over a beer on the seven-member board in favor of the pro- articles are interesting, but I do hope you are not at the pub, his Muslim friends aren’t as dog- posal: Goldmann’s. in touch with extremists.” He turned to Orthodox Judaism, the denomi- matic as in public. The only way to change Self-effacing and with an easy laugh, Gold- “Sometimes my opinions about Muslims are nation of the official Jewish community here, things, he says, is to push for greater friend- mann does not seem the controversial type. Yet really different from the community,” Goldmann but found it too restrictive. Although he eventu- ships between Muslims and Jews. he has become one of the Jewish community of says with characteristic understatement. “I ques- ally underwent an Orthodox conversion so that “It’s important to have a personal connec- Prague’s most outspoken grassroots advocates tion everything. I don’t like firm opinions. If you he could participate fully in religious services – tion,” Goldmann said. “We need to discuss the of Jewish-Muslim dialogue at a time when such can’t change your opinions, you are ideological Goldmann’s mother is not Jewish —Goldmann Middle East conflict face to face, to keep talking ideas are unpopular among many Czech Jews. but it doesn’t mean you are right.” He adds, “Al- found his true home among progressive Jews. about it and not repeat nonsense.” In the Czech Republic, where the small Jewish most everyone looks at me like I’m lost.” Then came his political awakening. In the Meanwhile, Goldmann has become a leader community is apprehensive of Muslim-Jewish Goldmann’s outspokenness on Muslim- early 2000s, Goldmann enrolled as a student at in his synagogue, involved in fundraising and interaction, interfaith activities like those Gold- Jewish issues is the culmination of a pair of per- Charles University in Prague, intending to study other inter-communal outreach programs. mann supports are viewed with skepticism. sonal journeys that began when he learned of Judaism. But because there was no separate There have been times, especially during the “I want to be on good terms with Mus- his Jewish roots at the age of 18. Jewish studies program, Goldmann was placed past year, when he thought he might have to lims, but can they claim the same?” asks Ivan Judaism played almost no role in the Gold- in classes with students studying other religions, shelve his interfaith work so as not to do dam- Kohout, Bejt Simcha’s cantor. “Islamic fun- mann family’s identity. Goldmann’s grandfa- including Islam. age to Bejt Simcha, which is trying to grow. damentalism is growing, and I have reserva- ther, an assimilated Jew with German roots, “Before I started university, I thought that But ultimately, Goldmann says, he can no tions about such dialogue.” abandoned his family and fled to Germany af- Muslims were trying to convert us to Islam or more hide his frustration at the growing anti- It’s not too hard to find Jewish-Muslim dia- ter the Communist coup in 1948. Those he left were going to make a jihad on the Czech Re- Muslim rhetoric in the Czech Republic than he logue in the United States, from national pro- behind suppressed any connection to Judaism. public,” Goldmann said. can deny his Jewish identity. Now, more than grams to events at individual synagogues. But As the Iron Curtain came down, Czechoslovak The experience of getting to know Mus- ever, he must speak up, he says. in the Czech Republic, the little formal Jewish- Jews won the freedom to practice their religion. lims personally helped him overcome deep- “Now is the time to not step back and Muslim interaction that exists is limited to top But the history of assimilation and community seated prejudices about them. After graduating, make room for anti-Islamic rhetoric,” he religious leaders. As with other communities in repression had made its mark. Goldmann began blogging for Idnes about says. “I am trying to discuss these topics with Europe, Jews in this community of 3,000 to 4,000 Although occasionally teased about his Jew- Jewish-Muslim issues, and he soon came to people, to contribute to the change. What people are mostly wary of Muslims. Muslims ish-sounding name at school, at no point dur- the attention of Lukáš Lhot’an, an editor of the else can I do?” n. Op-Ed: Lithuania must finish its work in confronting Holocaust past By Andrew Baker WASHINGTON (JTA)—Lithuania’s Parlia- is little doubt that the investigation was initiated ment is now considering legislation that would ment has declared 2011 a Year of Commemo- with political motives in mind to obstruct the pay partial compensation for these properties. ration to Victims of the Holocaust. Whether Lithuania stands alone among commission’s work. This bill should be passed soon and compen- this will turn out to be a disappointing empty all its neighbors in not It is not easy to confront the dark chapters sation funds transferred to the Lithuanian Jewish gesture or a genuine opportunity to address un- in one’s national history. After regaining their Heritage Foundation, which links international finished issues is an open question. restituting former Jewish freedom, the Baltic states were correctly singled Jewish organizations with the Lithuanian Jew- In May 1998, the presidents of Estonia, Lith- out for not disciplining their own citizens who ish community. The foundation will guarantee uania and Latvia invited me to a Baltic summit communal property. cling to the memories of a Nazi past. Waffen SS transparency and insure that there is ongoing in Riga. Each president announced the creation veterans paraded in Riga and were received by support for Jewish communal activities and the of a national historical commission to provide a What has been produced so far—the combined senior government officials. Nazi war criminals restoration of Jewish heritage in the country. means to examine openly and critically the Ho- works of historians from Europe, the United were sent back to Lithuania, but prosecutors The tragic reality of the Holocaust in Lithu- locaust period in their respective countries. States and Israel—can stand the scrutiny of his- were reluctant to bring charges. Though these ania is that the long and rich history of Litvak Since the Baltic States were forcibly annexed torians anywhere. criticisms were fair in the 1990s, since then there culture came to an abrupt end with those mur- to the Soviet Union before the end of World These historians describe the widespread an- has been definite if incomplete progress. dered and buried in the mass graves at Ponary War II, no objective analysis had ever taken ti-Semitism that was present in Lithuania before During this Year of Remembrance for Vic- on the outskirts of Vilnius. place. Each president also recognized that a his- the Nazi occupation. And they offer documenta- tims of the Holocaust, Lithuania should address This year of remembrance also should be torical examination must address the Commu- tion on the role of Lithuanians in the Holocaust those issues which still remain a source of irri- the occasion to develop an appropriate plan for nist period as well. crimes—perhaps less than what some critics tation in Lithuanian-Jewish relations as well as this site that befits its significance. Ponary is a While the commissions in Estonia and Lat- abroad have asserted, but surely more than what implement new initiatives that can have lasting pilgrimage place for mourners and a heritage via have finished their work, the one in Lithu- many in present-day Lithuania want to believe. value. The prosecutor’s 6-year-old investigation site of tragic history. The stories of the 70,000 ania is stalled. It has faltered and fallen victim to Unfortunately, publication of these first essays into the wartime activities of the Soviet Parti- Jews who perished there should be told to visi- critics inside the country who sought to derail and documents has been limited. They deserve sans, with its particular interest in the actions tors, using the tools and techniques of modern it and to critics outside who from the beginning wider distribution and attention. of Jewish members, needs to end. The national museum design and drawing from the experi- have sought to repudiate it. This important research would have contin- historical commission should reconvene, com- ence of other mass graves memorials. When President Valdas Adamkus established ued if the general prosecutor had not opened plete its work, publish its analysis and docu- At long last, ths is the year for Lithuania to the Lithuanian Historical Commission, he was an investigation into the wartime activities of mentation of the Holocaust in Lithuania and join the list of nations that have come to terms sensitive to charges that grouping the Holocaust Yitzak Arad and other Jewish partisans. Arad, widely disseminate those findings. with their Holocaust-era past. n and Soviet crimes under one umbrella would a noted historian and founding director of Yad Lithuania stands alone among all its neighbors Rabbi Andrew Baker is the American Jewish Com- draw equivalencies between the two. Therefore, Vashem, was an important contributing mem- in not restituting former Jewish communal prop- mittee’s director of international Jewish affairs. separate sub-commissions conducted the work. ber of Lithuania’s historical commission. There erty. After many years of negotiations, the Parlia- 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 IOn Another Note

Dr. Julie Nagel on the intersection of psychology and music Sandor Slomovits, staff writer r. Julie Nagel is a psychoanalyst with grandfather did, actor to pharmacist, artist doesn’t resolve. West Side Story starts on a a private practice in Ann Arbor and to healer. tritone and ends on a tritone. The question D is on the faculty of the Michigan Psy- Nagel: There is that precedent, which I didn’t is, did Bernstein know that, because it per- choanalytic Institute. She also lectures widely realize. When I was at Juilliard, I was good meates the whole score, particularly in the on, among other things, the intersection of psy- enough. Obviously, I got two degrees, but I pieces that are ambiguous and conflictual. chology and music. Every year, at the meeting always had stage fright. Didn’t understand it, For example in “I Feel Pretty,” Maria is very of the American Psychoanalytic Association, she and there really was nowhere to go with it. I sure. There is no tritone in “I Feel Pretty.” But chairs a program called Psychoanalytic Perspec- got two majors in piano and a minor in stage the song, “Cool,” or “Officer Krupke,” have tives on Music. Last year she was invited to give fright. (Laughter) tritones. Did Bernstein know this? Well, sup- the Gertrude and Ernst Ticho Memorial Lecture posedly he didn’t and when it was pointed at the American Psychoanalytic Association’s WJN: What form did your stage fright take? out to him, then supposedly he consciously Spring Meeting in Washington D.C. In the paper Nagel: You name it, the shaking, the physical, used it. A genius like Bernstein, who knows? she delivered there she discussed her analysis of the fear of making mistakes, the memory But what I did learn is that Bernstein grew up Leonard Bernstein’s music for West Side Story. slips. I would get through my performanc- in a very Orthodox religious Jewish family. She is married to concert pianist and Univer- es, but the fear of that took away so much He went to the synagogue, he heard the sho- sity of Michigan professor of piano, Louis Nagel enjoyment. And I started to wonder, I love far. The shofar’s intervals are not really the . tritone, but that gesture, that ta da! That kind WJN: Were you raised in a musical family? music, I love making music, what happens? I couldn’t understand it. Nobody would of sound, I think, it was in his DNA, whether Nagel: No, my grandfather was originally an ac- talk about it in those days. When I would he knew it consciously when he used it or tor, Shakespearian and vaudeville, and then talk with my teacher, who meant really well, not. To me that’s the mystery of creativity, changed careers to became a pharmacist. he would say, “I’m not worried about you. the brilliance of genius. Dr. Julie Nagel My mother always wanted to be a dancer, Don’t worry about yourself.” WJN: There is a quote from your paper that I but that never happened. My father was an I was in music for many years, but I knew was particularly struck by, “Music sounds Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, lost contact and we reconnected, and she when I graduated that I did not want to be had saved some things and sent me a paper the way emotion feels.” three times, three gold medals. that concert pianist that I thought I wanted that I wrote in the 11th grade, and she got Nagel: It’s the non-verbal, the pre-verbal, and I WJN: Which Olympics? to be. I taught piano for many years. I taught it because we had a little journal, and it was general music in public schools. think it reaches back down to those levels of Nagel: Twenty-eight and thirty two. Irving Jaf- a paper that I wrote on music as the most development. I do think music can go where fee. So, I guess you could say I have perfor- WJN: Here in Ann Arbor? beautiful language. words can’t. When you and I are talking, we mance in my background, but music, no. Nagel: Here and in Long Island before we WJN: In 11th grade. can say one word at a time, although we I’m told I started picking out tunes on the may have many feelings, but when you put moved here. Nagel: 11th grade. It was 11th grade kind of piano when I was four years old. I just knew it into music you can put all those sounds WJN: How long have you lived in Ann Arbor? writing, but all the pieces were there. So it’s how to do that. together. And it’s not just about the Jets and been an ongoing journey. I started writing Nagel: Since 1969 when Louis got his job here. the Sharks in the play. It’s also about us and WJN: So there was a piano in the house. and publishing about stage fright, and lec- I always was baffled by my stage fright. I all those conflicting feelings that are going turing. I’ve given lectures and talks all over. Nagel: No, no, it was a toy piano. And then there gradually started to perform with Louis on all the time inside of us too, which if you was a real piano. I started lessons when I was in two pianos and four hand. But I always WJN: You do those alone and with Louis? can hear it, you can feel it. Music can do that. six. When I was eleven, I changed teachers to didn’t understand the stage fright part. So, I think that when you go to a concert, you’re a higher-level teacher, and had the bee in my Nagel: Both. He talks about performance anxi- there was a professor at the university in ety from a teaching perspective, and what doing private work; you’re sorting it out in bonnet from probably age six to be a con- psychology, in the late 1970s who was doing some way. I think there is something about cert pianist. My musical father was Leonard teachers can do, which I think is hugely im- research on test anxiety. And I asked him, portant, because teachers have that one on the formal structure of music that pulls at Bernstein, which is really interesting how “Do you know anything about musicians?” us, has this emotional impact. And it’s the it has kind of come in a circle, that in pre- one special relationship. And he didn’t. In those days there was hardly And it has evolved into this thing about same thing with the formal structure of the senting and writing on West Side Story, I’ve anything written about this. And we talked, mind, when you’re dealing with conflict and been in touch with the Bernstein organiza- music and mind, and analyzing music as and he was interested, and he said, “Do you psychoanalytic data. resolution and ambiguity, consonance and tion and when I presented my paper, Jamie want to come and audit some classes?” And dissonance. Bernstein, Leonard’s daughter, was my guest I worked in his lab with test-anxious people, WJN: I read your Ticho paper and I was fascinat- WJN: You’re in very a unique position, being so and we collaborated. and then we did some research with musi- ed with what you did, examining the Tonight highly trained in both of these fields WJN: She’s a pianist? cians, and I learned more and more about ensemble from West Side Story. Of course I’ve this thing called psychology. One thing led heard that piece many times before, but never Nagel: There is an overlap I have found in my Nagel: No, she’s a narrator and an author and to another, I went back to school at U-M in took it apart the way you did, talking about C own work between music and mind, con- she’s very much into preserving the Bern- 1980. I got hooked. I loved it. And I didn’t see major and E major sounding simultaneously. cepts and formal structures, and I can talk stein heritage, as I love to do too. My major myself retiring being a piano teacher. I was I never listened to it that way. about that. I believe in reaching out, going musical influence growing up was the Young restless. I got my degree in social work and where people are, coffee shops and schools People’s Concerts. Bernstein’s enthusiasm in Nagel: I don’t either, but when I went to analyze I got more and more hooked by the depths it, the revelation when I opened the score…. and universities, anywhere that you can reach talking about music and explaining it in a of how the mind works. I needed to know out to people with the beauties and the in- way that people could understand it and get This is where I love my music training and more. I got accepted into the doctoral pro- my psychoanalytic training, really coming tensities and the meanings of what goes on in excited about it influenced a whole genera- gram at the U-M in social work. I got my music and what goes on in mental function tion of us. I wanted to be a concert pianist. I together. When I open the score and I see… doctorate in social work and psychology oh my God. Look what Bernstein did…. is really, really important. This is important was good enough to get accepted at Julliard, in 1987, but I still didn’t quite know what to take beyond the concert halls and consult- WJN: Do you think Bernstein sat down and to stay at Julliard. I was going to do. I thought I was going to ing rooms into the community of ideas on said, “OK, I’m going to try to express this be academic and see patients on the side. education, social issues, perhaps even politi- WJN: That’s where you met Louie? conflict by having two keys going on at the And just the opposite happened. I did some cal discourse, and just as a way to think and same time?” Nagel: That’s where I met Louie, my very first day. teaching at the university as a lecturer in so- understand our behavior and emotions. And He was second year, I was first year. I was so cial work and psychology, but nothing really Nagel: People ask me that a lot. I wish I could ask so I think, a way to reach people with the val- impressed because I thought he knew every- jelled. And then I started taking some classes him, but even if he could tell us, I don’t know ue and the richness of the human mind, and thing about registration and teachers… Louis at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. if he would really know. I’ll tell you what I how music is a part of that, is a passion of is one of the most amazing musicians as well I got more hooked, because it felt like this have heard. Let me go back to another paper mine, to try to do that in as many ways and as pianists I ever knew, and still do. When I was even going deeper into how to under- I wrote on West Side Story, which deals with places as I can; writing, speaking, teaching, as went to Julliard, I’d grown up on Leonard stand how the mind works. I got excited and Officer Krupke, and the use of the tritone, well as the clinical work. Bernstein, who was on TV, and on recordings. wanted to train in psychoanalysis, so in 1996 which is the most ambiguous musical inter- I don’t regret the winding, and sometimes I grew up in a small town, Newport News, in I was accepted at the Michigan Psychoana- val. It’s the interval that glues this piece to- very difficult path. It’s all folded in; every- Virginia. I never knew real people could do lytic Institute and graduated as an analyst gether. It’s the opening sound you hear in the body’s past is folded into who they are at that. And I get to Julliard, and there are a lot of in 2003. This has been an ongoing, evolving overture and it’s the last sound you hear in any given moment. I’m not glad I had stage them, but then there’s Louie. He was special and deepening process for me that I could the whole piece, the tritone, the three whole fright, but it sure has deepened my under- then and he’s just gotten better. never have predicted, or believed if you had tones that make up this weird sounding in- standing of so many aspects of being hu- WJN: How did you get from studying to be tried to tell me. And yet, in looking back, it’s terval. This interval has been called “the devil man. Nothing is wasted, not one minute is a concert pianist at Juilliard to the work the most natural thing. in music” because it’s so ambiguous. Where wasted. I’m just very thankful that I had the you’re doing now? It’s sort of like what your I recently reconnected with a friend from is it going to go? How is it going to resolve? opportunity and the motivation to continue Virginia that I knew since kindergarten. We Is it going to resolve? 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28 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 I Kosher Cuisine

Food flight: Perusing American Jewry’s past and present By Elizabeth Alpern NEW YORK (JTA)—Two relatively new books Some of its best recipes are among the more form rabbi negotiating kashrut with a con- With an increase in the number of baalei tes- tell the story of American Jewry, weaving together unusual. Honey-Glazed Carrots with Za’atar flicted congregation. huvah, newly observant Jews, who refuse to settle its past and present by examining tradition and presents a synchronicity of the unexpected sweet- Connecting these stories are data and history for syrupy wine or processed cheese, combined making it relevant to today’s reader. ness of carrots and honey and the zing of za’atar, a lessons on the building of today’s behemoth ko- with the increasing appeal of the kosher symbol to Where Sue Fishkoff’s Kosher Nation: Why dried spice mixture common in Middle sher infrastructure that shows no celiacs, vegetarians and many other demograph- More and More of America’s Food Answers to Eastern cooking, signs of slowing ics, the kosher industry has become relevant to a Higher Authority (Schocken, 2010) is robust and lemon zest. its growth. “To- manufacturers as far away as Thailand. and detailed, Leah Koenig’s The Hadassah ev- Sweet Potato Kale day one third to Fishkoff explains the rules of kashrut to the eryday Cookbook: Daily Meals for the Contempo- Soup with White one half of the layperson, from biblical to Talmudic injunc- rary Jewish Kitchen (Universe, 2011) is spacious Beans and Cara- food for sale in tions to modern-day stringencies that wouldn’t and adaptable. melized Vegetable the typical Amer- have been an issue even a generation ago. She With the The Hadassah everyday Cook- Soup utilizes famil- ican supermarket breaks down the kosher industry, from “The book, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Or- iar flavors in updat- is kosher,” Fishkoff Big Four” certifying agencies to slaughterhouses ganization of America has attempted to free ed ways. informs the reader to kosher caterers, and brings the reader up to itself from the matzah ball-and-chain and “Jewish” and Is- in her opening date on some of the most relevant issues facing community cookbooks of its nearly 90-year raeli foods make an chapter. today’s kosher consumer. They include the eth- past and plunge itself into the present-day re- appearance in the This means ics involved in the scandal at the Agriprocessers ality of America’s Jewish kitchen. form of Cheesecake that most people meat plant in Postville, Iowa, and the burgeon- An increased interest in local and healthy food, in a Jar, an attractive who buy kosher ing New Jewish Food Movement. and the amplified availability of kosher-certified dessert inspired by a classic Jewish sweet; products are not even aware of what the Throughout Kosher Nation, Fishkoff regards products—with an assist from popular televi- Quick(er) Borscht, a 30-minute remedy to an small symbol on the label implies, but that many her subjects with objectivity. Even the most zeal- sion shows—have created a market of ever-more Eastern European comfort food; and Sabich, manufacturers see kosher as a hot food trend and ous figures—like the Chasid on a one-woman sophisticated American Jewish consumers, and a fried eggplant sandwich commonly on the kosher often is associated with cleaner, superior campaign to prevent Jews from ingesting insects— Koenig doesn’t shy away from using trendy food menu at falafel joints. food in the American mind. become sympathetic and even relatable. It is clear items such as quinoa, miso and pomegranate. Generally the recipes in The Hadassah every- Kosher can even be connected with “hip”: The that Fishkoff was fascinated by the subject; the Food is an important part of the Jewish home day Cookbook are global and health conscious, popular television series “The Office” in a recent reader cannot help but be fascinated, too. during Shabbat and holidays, but Jewish sensi- and more often than not vegetarian, reflecting episode had a character slap a “K” on bottles of For anyone who remembers when Oreos bilities don’t always kick in on the days and weeks an increased consumer consciousness of non- pesto made by his mother without actually having became kosher, notices when sushi is served at between. The Hadassah everyday Cookbook at- meat alternatives. the product certified. In his defense he remarks, “I an Orthodox wedding or simply wants to take tempts to fill in the gap. Kosher Nation contextualizes how it is that meant like, it’s cool, it’s kosher, it’s all good.” a bite out of Jewish Americana, Kosher Nation The recipes are simple and fast—no six- American Jewry got to a point where Walnut Fishkoff’s book helps make sense of that kind offers a readable, in-depth exploration into the hour braising times or intimidating French Pesto and Portobello Burgers, two foods not at all of pop culture reference. cultural shifts and subtleties surrounding the techniques. The book is meant to be used, and associated with traditional Jewish cuisine, appear It wasn’t always this way. Until only several de- rise of an industry. through its use will continue the story of Amer- in Koenig’s Jewish cookbook published by a ma- cades ago, meat was the primary concern of kosher Paired with The Hadassah everyday Cook- ican Jewish cooking. The recipes are kosher, of jor Jewish organization. authorities and strictly kosher food in general was book, readers have a chance to re-examine food course, and Koenig’s tone throughout is clear, Written with the probing voice of a jour- relevant to only a small number of observant Jews. traditions far beyond the holiday table. concise and friendly. She informs the reader im- nalist like the JTA’s Fishkoff, Kosher Nation is Many Jews kept some form of kosher, refrain- Dipping back into the origins of the kosher mediately that she is not a chef, and that a more a series of vignettes: the mashgiach in China ing from pork or the practice of “eating out,” but industry in America and then cooking recipes experienced cook should “think of these recipes hopping from factory to factory; the kosher American Jews often rejected dietary laws in an at- that reflect a contemporary kosher reality prove as flavors and ideas to riff off of.” winemaker experimenting in Napa; the Re- tempt to assimilate into the dominant culture. a filling and fulfilling experience. n

Hebrew Day School celebrates 36 years, continued from page 1

Susan served on the board from 1989–1998, said President Elect Richard Primus. “Excellent does it contribute its success? “Of course there have… viewed themselves as communities and and was president from 1992–1995. The Gross institutions are always thinking how to be even is the obvious; learning the Hebrew language, behaved as such. It is clear that after 36 years, children spoke at the event about the school’s better,” he added. An anonymous multi-year a knowledge of Jewish texts and history, and a the Hebrew Day School has made a meaningful impact on their lives — on their appreciation additional gift of $350,000 will help support strong secular education,” says Gitelman. “The contribution to not only its students and their of community, of ritual, and of the importance this position. The gift is contingent upon HDS warm, caring atmosphere of HDS prepares the families but also to the Ann Arbor Jewish com- of connecting to and assisting other parts of raising another $100,000, of which 75 percent students to excel in the larger community. Less munity, and that the Ann Arbor Jewish com- the world. Lauren, a graduate of University of has been raised. recognized are munity has made a meaningful contribution to Pennsylvania, is an epidemiologist in Chicago. In light of this the benefits of the school,” she added. Carrie, a recent graduate of Yale Law School, progress, a na- the close friend- Currently housed in the JCC building, the is clerking for a Miami Federal Circuit Court tional search ships that are Hebrew Day School has had other homes in its judge, and Paul, a graduate of McGill Univer- will be conduct- forged in a small 36 year history. In the fall of 1975, the school sity, is studying chiropractic medicine. ed with the goal school and the was housed in the B’nai Brith Hillel building on The 36th anniversary campaign effort, of filling the Jewish pride that Hill Street. Another grade was added each year, chaired by Judy and Todd Endelman, raised position in the becomes second- and in 1977 the school moved to a larger facil- $700,000 in gifts and pledges. Most gifts will be spring of 2012. nature to our ity at Bethlehem United Church of Christ. In given over a span of five years to provide sus- HDS has students,” said 1979, HDS relocated to Beth Israel Congrega- tained support for the school. “The economy educated 734 Gitelman. tion, and then in 1986 to the new JCC building. has brought challenges to many of our fami- students since it Alumni par- Portable classrooms provided extra space, until lies,” said Head of School Dina Shtull, “and our opened its doors ent Lonnie Suss- HDS replaced them in 1997 with permanent need for scholarship funds has been increasing. 36 years ago. man, whose classrooms as part of the JCC expansion proj- We are energized by these great results. We have Like the Gross grandson Matan ect. The school has been in the JCC building the Federation and our supporters to thank for children, these Head of School, Dina Shtull, and Board President Aaron Fried is a first grader at since then. their generosity,” Shtull added. “The success of students have gone on to distinguish themselves the school, agrees. “Our children, who are now HDS offers a complete education including the campaign is a testament to the dedication at first-ranked colleges and universities, making in their late 20s and early 30s, continue friend- a full general studies curriculum and immer- and commitment of the whole community,” their mark in business and professional life, and ships with many of their HDS classmates. We sion Hebrew language instruction. Graduates shared HDS Board President Aaron Fried. ably and willingly help others around them. also made lifelong friends with other HDS are academically skilled, grounded in their At the event, an announcement was made “It’s wonderful to see the Hebrew Day School parents,” Sussman added. “In my professional identities, confident in their talents, and poised that another full-time professional to the HDS continue to flourish!” said founding principle encounters with day schools across the con- to contribute to the world. HDS leadership is administrative team will be added to work Marlene Gitelman. “Several other small Jewish tinent,” shared Harlene Appelman, executive pleased to give private tours. Contact 971-4633, exclusively on the educational mission of the communities have failed to maintain their day director of The Covenant Foundation and the or see the school website (www.hdsaa.org) for school. “Excellent institutions don’t just think schools, but HDS continues to be a labor of love 30th anniversary honoree along with her hus- more information. n about how to sustain themselves as they are,” for so many people,” Gitelman added. To what band, Henry, “the most successful day schools Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 29 ICalendar

Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot May 2011 Wednesday 4 basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. Tot and Sukkat Shalom din- the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. ner at 6:30 p.m. Sukkat Shalom and Shira at 6:30 Sunday 1 Torah Fund Event: BIC Women’s League. 7:30 p.m. Yom Hazikaron Ceremony: BIC. Community p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. celebration co-sponsored by a variety of Service: TBE. Yom HaAtzmaut. 7:30 p.m. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Thursday 5 organizations. 7 p.m. Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn the prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- deeper meanings of the Jewish way of life. 8 p.m. reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. Every Sunday. Saturday 14 Chabad House. Every Sunday. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Burns Park Run Team: JCC-Youth. Join JCC’s team Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current Monday 9 Lay-led Torah Study: TBE. 8:50 a.m. in the chapel. for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- Morning Service: TBE. In the sanctuary. 10 a.m. 5K race, 10K race and Fun Run. Money raised will tive on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade and Noon. Torah Trop: TBE. Ongoing weekly group with support the JCC Youth and Teen Programs. For Dairy Buffet Lunch, Noon; Special events and Mini-Minyan: BIC. For K-2nd Graders. 11 a.m. Cantor Annie Rose. Noon. information, contact Liz Kohn at liz.kohn27@ guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Literary Group with Kehillat Shabbat: BIC. For 3rd–5th Graders. 11 a.m. gmail.com or Deborah Huerta at deborahhuer- Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Po- Tot Shabbat: BIC. For preschoolers and their [email protected], or phone 971-0990. liner at 971-0990 for name of current book. Tuesday 10 families. 11:15 a.m. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Cantor Rose leads an Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to exploration of the book Yearnings: Embracing “Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:” Jewish Learning Chabad. Learn more about the mystical dimen- the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Chabad the Sacred Messiness of Life, by Rabbi Irwin Kula. Institute. Explore the mystical, psychological, sions of the Torah. 1 hour before sundown. House. Every Sunday. Noon-1:30 p.m. social and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to Every Saturday. unlock a model for how to find serenity and a Chaverim B’Shirim Concert: JCC. Ann Arbor’s Celebration and Presentation: JCC Seniors. Birth- Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study transcendent frame of mind throughout life’s own all-volunteer choir, Chaverim B’Shirim, will day celebration for all with May birthdays. Fam- group code of law for Shabbat, and study experiences. 9:30–11 a.m. at Chabad House and entertain the community as they perform mu- ily and friends are invited to join group for lunch of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Every Tuesday. sic from Kurt Weill. They will perform excerpts and birthday cake at 12:30 p.m. Followed at Every Saturday. from many shows including Knickerbocker Holi- 1 p.m. by Irene Butter, a local Holocaust survivor SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Shabbat services: See listing at the end of tcalendar. day, Lady in the Dark, One Touch of Venus, and who will speak in honor of Yom HaShaoah. Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 Lost in the Stars. $5/suggested donation. 1 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Iyar: Women of the Wall. Service sessions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, Youth Group Activity: Habonim Dror Pardes. meets at the JCC. For information, contact noon; Games and activities including mah- Sunday 15 Mayday peulah. 2–4 p.m. [email protected]. 9:30 p.m. jong, quilting for the patients of Mott Hospital, Erev Yom Hashoah Service: BIC. Lighting of Shoah Continuing Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester art projects and card games. 1 p.m. Wii sports Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for memorial candles during regular minyan. 7:30 p.m. class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. including bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the experience necessary. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. prayer book, plus an overview of the weekly To- Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning the Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): rah reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. 8 p.m. legal system by following the intriguing discus- All ages and levels welcome including UM and Every Sunday. Every Sunday. sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Spring Clean-up and Planting: BIC Men’s Club. of practical law, logical argumentation and moral Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. 9:30 a.m. For information, call 936-2367. teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Monday 2 Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Beginning Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Friday 6 Tiger’s Game Outing: TBE TNT. Twenties and Reading the Bible may be easy, but understanding Thirties Group will attend Detroit Tigers–Kan- Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at it is no simple matter. Study the text in the orig- Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. sas City Royals game. Car pools leave from TBE inal, together with the classical commentaries. at noon for 1:05 p.m. start of game. $15. For For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. or email [email protected]. Ongoing. 761-2765 for information. information or to RSVP, contact Brett Willner at [email protected] or phone Torah Trop: TBE. Ongoing weekly group with Can- Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot 665-4744. tor Annie Rose. Noon. Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. Tot and Sukkat Shalom Wednesday 11 dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sukkat Shalom and Shira at Meet Camp Staff and Bowl: JCC-Youth. For all reg- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. Study of M’tzora. Led istered and prospective Camp Raanana campers. 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Lunch and Learn: BIC. Bring a dairy lunch, snacks by Cantor Annie Rose. 7–8:30 p.m. Meet Raanana counselors and staff and bowl at and beverages will be provided. Noon. Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Colonial Lanes, 1950 South Industrial Highway. Tuesday 3 Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at No charge for bowling and snacks. For informa- 761-2765 for information. Thursday 12 tion, contact Deborah Huerta at deborahhuer- Shabbat Service Yom HaShoah: TBE. This Holo- [email protected] or phone 971-0990. 3–5 p.m. “Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:” Jewish Learning caust Memorial Day Shabbat Service is written Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Kol Halev Joint Concert: TBE. Annual tradition Institute. Explore the mystical, psychological, and organized by Generations After, a Caring social and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to Philosophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at with the choirs of Temple Beth Emeth and Community group whose families perished or the JCC. St. Clare of Assisi Church performing both unlock a model for how to find serenity and a survived the Holocaust. transcendent frame of mind throughout life’s SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with separately and together. 6 p.m. experiences. 9:30–11 a.m. at Chabad House and Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival: JCC. 10th an- 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Every Tuesday. Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- nual festival returns to Ann Arbor, with 15 films SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Saturday 7 tive on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade over five days at the Michigan Theater. Sponsored Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 ses- Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Special events and by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Literary Group with sions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Lay-led Torah Study: TBE. 8:50 a.m. in the chapel. Arbor, in association with the Jewish Community Games and activities including mahjong, quilt- Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Center of Metropolitan Detroit, and the Michigan Shabbat Limmud: BIC. With Rabbi Dobrusin. 9 a.m. Poliner at 971-0990 for name of current book. Theater. 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. throughout ing for the patients of Mott Hospital, art projects th and card games. 1 p.m. Wii sports including Shabbat Program: BIC BIRS. 6 Grade Shabbat Presentation: JCC-Seniors: A nurse from Care the festival. $10/ticket. Through May 19. bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No experience morning program. 9:30 a.m. Response will monitor blood pressures at 12:30 Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn the necessary. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. Meeting: BIC Men’s Club. 9:30 a.m. p.m., followed at 1 p.m. by a piano performance deeper meanings of the Jewish way of life. 8 p.m. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Morning Service: TBE. In the chapel. 10 a.m. by local musician Martha Dalley. Every Sunday. All ages and levels welcome including UM and Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Chabad. Continuing Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Learn more about the mystical dimensions of the class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Monday 16 Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. For Torah. 1 hour before sundown. Every Saturday. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. information, call 936-2367. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Tot Story Hour: TBE. For tots and their caregivers, legal system by following the intriguing discus- Beginning Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester group code of law for Shabbat, and study with Wendy Holden. TBE Library. 10–11 a.m. class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a compos- Every Saturday. ite of practical law, logical argumentation and Torah Trop: TBE. Ongoing weekly group with Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Cantor Rose leads Cantor Annie Rose. Noon. an exploration of the book Yearnings: Embracing Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud the Sacred Messiness of Life, by Rabbi Irwin Kula. tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Women’s Torah Study: TBE. Study of M’tzora. Led 7:30–9 p.m. Sunday 8 by Cantor Annie Rose. 7–8:30 p.m. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Friday 13 Reading the Bible may be easy, but understand- Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Tuesday 17 ing it is no simple matter. Study the text in the Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the prayer original, together with the classical commentar- Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at 761- book, an overview of the weekly Torah reading, with “Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:” Jewish Learning ies. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. 2765 for information. Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Institute. Explore the mystical, psychological, 30 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 A SERIES ON ARCHITECTURAL TECHNIQUE

social and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to unlock a model for how to find serenity and a transcendent frame of mind throughout life’s experiences. 9:30–11 a.m. at Chabad House and MICHIGAN LIGHT as a design tool 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. every Tuesday. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, LIKE SUNLIGHT EVERYWHERE, Michigan sunlight has multiple noon; Games and activities including mahjong, quilting for the patients of Mott Hospital, art personalities. It ranges from direct light — bright enough to cast shadows; to diffuse projects and card games. 1 p.m. Wii sports including bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No light — uniform, reflected light that only illuminates. But in Michigan, fully bright experience necessary. 1 p.m. every Tuesday. skies (skies with less than 30 percent cloud cover) occur fewer than 100 days each Movie Tuesday: TBE. This month’s movie is Walk on Water (La’lechet al HaMayim). The story year. Clouds turn direct light into diffuse light and reduce its brightness. So, on centers on the relationship between an Israeli Mossad agent, Eyal, and a German man, Axel, most days, the Michigan home receives sunlight at less than full potential. whose grandfather is an aging wanted Nazi war criminal. 1–3 p.m. Film Festival Trip: JCC Seniors. Trip to Michigan Theater for showing of Ingelore, the story of Ingelore Herz Honistein’s escape from the NORTHERN LIGHT Nazis, narrated in speech and sign language. Diffuse, even, blue light. Paint the room blue to create a calm, serene environment with luminous, Transportation will leave the JCC at 12:30 p.m. Film glowing walls. There will be less glare in the room filled with northern light — a good choice for a showing at 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required. home office / computer environment, a tranquil reading nook or the perfect artist’s studio. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): All ages and levels welcome including UM and non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s WESTERN LIGHT EASTERN LIGHT Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. For Heat gain and significant glare make Deeply penetrating, early morning information, call 936-2367. this light the most challenging with light. Energize bedrooms and Beginning Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester which to work. Though a sunset view bathrooms with direct morning light class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. may seem a tempting addition to the for a bright outlook on the new day. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Read- evening meal, low sun angles at the And downstairs, give the Breakfast ing the Bible may be easy, but understanding it is no end of the day bring uncomfortable Room a generous east-facing simple matter. Study the text in the original, to- glare. A solution may be narrow window. As noon approaches, light gether with the classical commentaries. 8:30 p.m. windows at the room’s edges allowing penetration becomes shallower. And every Tuesday. the orange sunlight to enter the room, after lunch, direct sunlight is gone yet keeping it out of the eyes of those and east-facing rooms lose their Wednesday 18 at the dinner table. bright punch.

Lunch and Learn: BIC. Bring a dairy lunch. Snacks SOUTHERN LIGHT and beverages will be provided. Noon. Direct, bright and dynamic. Light from south-facing windows charts the sun’s movement with shifting patterns of light and shadow. Light is maximized from this direction because it includes Thursday 19 both late morning and early afternoon light. This is a great place for a window seat (especially in winter). It is also the best spot for stained glass — the colors SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with will glow longest and brightest here. Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspective on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Special events and guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Literary Group with ...and when the sun does shine Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Poliner at 971-0990 for name of current book. Full Michigan sunshine, present only on those or screens mounted near windows that throw Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- 100 days of clear, blue skies each year, should shadow patterns on interior surfaces. Light from ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. not be squandered. Window seats in sunny a skylight located near a wall can emphasize Film Festival Trip: JCC Seniors. Trip to the spots and well-placed stained glass are two great the wall’s texture or highlight a wall-mounted Michigan Theater for showing of brothers, the ways to celebrate sunlight with architecture. display. Wall openings in interior spaces, story of the conflict between brothers reflecting Shadows enrich architecture and can be cast pass-throughs that “borrow” light from adjacent that of a society torn between its religious and by architectural trim details, textured surfaces, rooms, work best when oriented towards the sun. political principles. Transportation will leave the JCC at 12:30 for film showing at 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal system by following the intriguing discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, logical argumentation and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. every Thursday. Friday 20

Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at 761-2765 for information. Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. Tot and Sukkat Shalom KSF ARCHITECTS | 734-439-4060 | KSFArchitects.com dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sukkat Shalom and Shira at CUSTOM HOMES | ADDITIONS | REMODELS 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Dinner: TBE. Once monthly adult dinner held before services. $10/adult; $5/children ages 12 and under. Reserve at www.templebethemeth. org or phone 665-4744. 6 p.m.

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Friday Night Lights: BIC. Kabbalat Shabbat Service Babysitting Class: JCC–Youth. This Red Cross Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle- at 6 p.m., followed by a family friendly Shabbat Class will teach child safety, first aid, baby care group code of law for Shabbat, and study lighting time. Home hospitality available dinner at 7 p.m. and developmentally appropriate play. Upon of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. for Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call Shabbat Service: TBE. A special Shabbat celebration successful completion of both days, students will Every Saturday. 995-3276 in advance. with a musical service featuring the music of two receive a Red Cross certification card. Students Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. great American Jewish composers, Hugo Chaim must have turned 11 by the start of class to re- Adler and his son Samuel Adler. 7:30 p.m. ceive certification, although younger students Weekly Shabbat services Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. may also participate. $80/JCC members; $100/ Sunday 29 non-members. Registration and payment due Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 by May 10. For information, contact Deborah Geocaching Event: BIC. First annual event. (Rain a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sunset. Saturday 21 Huerta at [email protected] or phone date is May 30). 9 a.m. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/Ma’ariv 971-0990. 4–7 p.m. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every Lay-led Torah Study: TBE. 8:50 a.m. in the chapel. Family BBQ: BIC. For 5th Grade class in honor of Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Discus- Shabbat Limmud: BIC. With Rabbi Dobrusin. 9 a.m. receiving bar/bat mitzvah dates. 6 p.m. prayer book, an overview of the weekly To- sions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local scholars. Home hospitality available for Shabbat Shabbat Service: BIC. Honoring High School grad- Beginning Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester rah reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. meals. UM Hillel. uates. 9:30 a.m. class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Every Sunday. Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Morning child- Morning Service: TBE. In the sanctuary. 10 a.m. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to care from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Reading the Bible may be easy, but understanding the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Havurah. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical dimen- it is no simple matter. Study the text in the origi- Discussion-based format with topics changing sions of the Torah. 1 hour before sundown. nal, together with the classical commentaries. Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning monthly. For info, email [email protected] or call Every Saturday. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. 8 p.m. Every Sunday. 913-9705 or visit www.aarecon.org. Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services group code of law for Shabbat, and study Wednesday 25 at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown. Monday 30 before sundown. Every Saturday. Lunch and Learn: BIC. Bring a dairy lunch. Snacks Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. and beverages will be provided. Noon. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Afternoon Delights Concert: JCC Seniors. Con- Call 663-4039 for more information. 10 a.m. Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at cert with violinist Barbara Sturgis-Everett. $8 at Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. Sunday 22 the door. 1 p.m. Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study with Men’s Torah Study: TBE. Includes learning, lively dis- For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for or email [email protected]. Ongoing. Rabbi Levy at 8:50 a.m. Morning Minyan Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the cussion, and a bit of fun. Refreshments will be served. with Rabbi Delson and lay leaders at 9:30 a.m. prayer book, an overview of the weekly To- For more information, contact Roger Stutesman at Sanctuary Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. rah reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. [email protected]. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 31 Call the office at 665-4744 or consult website at Every Sunday. www.templebethemeth.org for service details. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Thursday 26 “Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:” Jewish Learning Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Meals: basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to Institute. Explore the mystical, psychological, AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. Every Sunday. Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Philos- social and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every Lag B’omer Picnic: Chabad. Annual picnic dinner ophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. unlock a model for how to find serenity and a Shabbat and Holiday. Call 995-3276 in advance. transcendent frame of mind throughout life’s of hotdogs, salads, and drinks. Programs and SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with prizes for children and adults. Bring blankets and experiences. 9:30–11 a.m. at Chabad House and Maria Farquhar, 10 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Every Tuesday. Frisbees. Time and location TBD. Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- Phone numbers and addresses of Jewish Hikers: TBE. The hike will leave from tive on this week’s news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with organizations frequently listed the JCC at the conclusion of Celebrate Israel Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Special events and Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 ses- in the calendar: and walk to Brown Park on Verle Street. For guest presentations, 1 p.m.; Literary Group with sions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; information, contact Eli Avny at 883-9522 or Sidney Warschausky at 2:15 p.m. Call Merrill Games and activities including mahjong, quilt- email [email protected]. Poliner at 971-0990 for name of current book. ing for the patients of Mott Hospital, art projects Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) and card games. 1 p.m. Wii sports including 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning Performance: JCC Seniors. Music students of He- bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No experience Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah (AARH) the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. brew Day School will perform vocal, instrumental necessary. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. Every Sunday. and klezmer music. 1 p.m. P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Continuing Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester All ages and levels welcome including UM and Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) Monday 23 class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. non-UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Café, ground floor of UM Michigan League. Chabad House English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish For information, call 936-2367. 715 Hill Street 995-3276 legal system by following the intriguing discus- Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon on Mondays– Beginning Adult Hebrew: TBE. Spring semester Hillel at EMU sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite Fridays and 1–3 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays at class. 6:30–7:30 p.m. 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 of practical law, logical argumentation and moral Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Jewish Community Center (JCC) For more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Taanit chapter 2. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Reading the Bible may be easy, but understand- 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 or email [email protected]. Ongoing. ing it is no simple matter. Study the text in the Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Torah Trop: TBE. Ongoing weekly group with original, together with the classical commentar- 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Cantor Annie Rose. Noon. Friday 27 ies. 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Jewish Family Services (JFS) 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Tuesday 24 Weekly Yiddish Reading Group: JCC Seniors. Meets at the JCC. 1:30 p.m. Call Ray Juni at Weekly Friday night Shabbat services Jewish Federation 761-2765 for information. 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 “Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:” Jewish Learning Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Hillel. Pardes Hannah Institute. Explore the mystical, psychological, Shabbat Services for Young Families: TBE. Tot Call 994-9258 in advance to confirm time. 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 social and cultural dimensions of Shabbat to Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. Tot and Sukkat Shalom unlock a model for how to find serenity and a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sukkat Shalom and Shira at Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) transcendent frame of mind throughout life’s 6:30 p.m. Popsicle Oneg follows. Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m., 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 experiences. 9:30–11 a.m. at Chabad House and Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. followed by tot dinner. Sukkat Shalom service UM Hillel 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Every Tuesday. at 6:30 p.m. for “tot grads,” preceded by din- 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Energy Exercise with Saturday 28 ner. Shira at 6:30 p.m. Oneg for Tot and Sukkat Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m., $4/session or $10/3 ses- Shalom families at 7 p.m. Traditional Service at 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Service sions; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Lay-led Torah Study: TBE. 8:50 a.m. in the chapel. Games and activities including mahjong, quilt- at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 665-4744. ing, art projects and card games. 1 p.m. Wii sports Morning Service: TBE. In the sanctuary. 10 a.m. Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Shabbat Candlelighting including bowling, tennis, golf and baseball. No Tot Shabbat: BIC. For preschoolers and their Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday experience necessary. 1 p.m. Every Tuesday. families. 11:15 a.m. each month. Musical Shabbat service followed May 6 8:21 p.m. Yidish Tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): All Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with optional May 13 8:28 p.m. ages and levels welcome including UM and non- Chabad. Learn more about the mystical dimen- kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are welcome UM participants. 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Café, sions of the Torah. 1 hour before sundown. to attend. For information, call 913-9705, email May 20 8:36 p.m. [email protected] or visit www.aarecon.org. ground floor of UM Michigan League. For in- Every Saturday. May 27 8:42 p.m. formation, call 936-2367.

Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 33 Profile A community celebration that I fights hunger where we live Moosewood legend Mollie Katzen dishes on her Jewish roots By Sue Fishkoff BERKELEY, Calif. (JTA) – Cookbook ma- I love to ‘behold’ the popcorn, and not just in her childhood meals, and although her A BENEFIT FOR FOOD GATHERERS ven Mollie Katzen is in her Berkeley kitchen mindlessly reach in and eat it.” mother couldn’t always find kosher meat whipping up a little dinner for her daughter, On Friday nights when she was growing in their local grocery stores, she would buy who is home visiting from college. up, dinner was served in the dining room, kosher cuts and always the best quality she “Steamed artichoke and mashed pars- not the kitchen, Katzen recalls. The scent of could get. nips,” Katzen says, describing the contents her grandmother’s fresh-baked challah would “I grew up with the attitude that meat of the two pots on the stove. “Last night was must be high quality; it must be sustainable,” eggplant in sesame miso sauce. She’s a real Katzen says. “I was never categorically against vegetable hound.” eating meat. You have to be mindful about That’s not surprising. it; you have to talk about it consciously, seri- Before Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s ously. To this day, I’ve never tasted a fast-food Dilemma, before Alice Waters and California burger.” Cuisine, there was Katzen, whose 1977 pub- So much of what she expresses is text- lication of The Moosewood Cookbook shifted book California foodie doctrine: eating lots vegetarian cooking to the forefront of Amer- of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; slow- ica’s food consciousness. ing down and respecting the source of one’s Working from recipes developed at the food; focusing on sustainability; and us- Sunday, June 12 Moosewood Restaurant, a largely vegetar- ing fresh, simple ingredients. Jewish dietary Grillin’ WJN ad-- MAY / 2011 Grillin’ WJN ad-- MAY 1/4 PG VERT 3-8 PM ian eatery started by a collective of friends in practice has a lot in common with the new (rain or shine) 1973 in Ithaca, New York, Katzen introduced food movement, she says – they’re both mor- Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds a generation of home chefs to exotica such as ally based, spiritual disciplines. 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road tofu, tamari, alfalfa sprouts, and brown rice When she left home for Cornell Univer- – “increasingly available,” she wrote in 1977, sity in the late 1960s, Katzen says, she shied The Cause in the “health foods sections” of certain su- away from the “mystery meat” on her college We believe that in a nation of permarkets. meal plan. Part of that was political. At the plenty, no one should go hungry! That first cookbook and its 1982 follow- time, she had an ethos of avoiding meat as a Proceeds from Grillin’ enable Food up, The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, posited Mollie Katzen statement against the Vietnam War and cor- Gatherers to distribute more than meatless meals as a viable, delicious choice waft in, and as the family sat down and said porate America in general, she notes, as well 5 million pounds of food annually at a time when dinner meant steak and po- the prayers over the bread and wine, she “felt as a desire to annoy her parents – but much to 160 non-profit programs serving tatoes, and vegetables came more often from the house transformed” for the Sabbath. of it came from her religious background. low-income people in Washtenaw the freezer than from the garden. “Being grateful for food, slowing down “I didn’t trust meat out in the world. County. Now 60 years old and working on a new around food -- that’s what was sacred for me, That was my Jewish upbringing,” she says. A picnic with a purpose! project -- trying out recipes for an upcoming and this was all in kashrut,” she says. “I’m not “Kashrut gave me a sense of: What’s the ori- • Grilled chicken and sausages; book on comfort food -- this Jewish Califor- observant now, but the infrastructure of sa- gin of my meat?” salads and side dishes from nian woman is a big name in the world of cred and profane stayed with me.” Katzen travels widely to speak about her some of our area’s best food foodies. She has more than 6 million books That notion of consciously showing grati- books, and she takes part in fundraisers for purveyors and desserts from in print, was named by The New York Times tude for food influenced her cooking style as local Jewish causes in the San Francisco Bay Zingerman’s Bakehouse and as one of the best-selling cookbook authors well as her diet, according to Katzen. Despite area when friends ask. Her brother and his Creamery of all time, and is a member of the James her vegetarian cookbooks, she is not a strict family live near Tel Aviv, so she visits Israel • Live bands featuring the musical Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame. Katzen is a vegetarian, nor does she promote the life- often. And although she is not a member talents of George Bedard and syndicated columnist, a contributing editor, style. However, she says, she’d always choose of a synagogue now, she was when her chil- the Kingpins, Laith Al-Saadi, and and a food consultant, as well as co-creator of plain chicken and some fresh vegetables over dren were growing up. Her son became a The RFD Boys Harvard University’s Food Literacy Project. a bowl of fettuccine Alfredo swimming in its bar mitzvah at a Conservative synagogue in • Food inspired silent auction Although Katzen is not known as a Jew- own cream and butter. Berkeley, and her daughter attended Jewish • Fun for kids of all ages hosted by ish chef and has no Jewish cookbooks to her “I’ve met many self-labeled vegetarians day school. the Ann Arbor name, she says her approach to food is deep- who eat terribly,” she says. “I’ll eat a little So yes, she very much looks at food Hands-On Museum ly rooted in her upbringing in an observant meat, if it’s sustainably raised and nicely pre- through a Jewish lens, Katzen says. “My up- Conservative home in Rochester, New York. pared, but I want my plate to be mostly veg- bringing in kashrut,” she says, “plus my sense of • Cash beer and wine “Kashrut is the beginning,” she says. etables and whole grains.” environmentalism and commitment to sustain- “Keeping food sacred is real important to me. Judaism also colored her approach to able food equals where I am now.” . n Tickets: $50/Adults Even a bowl of popcorn in front of the TV, meat. Meat, she says, was “a big focal point” ($40 tax-deductible) $10/Kids ages 3-13 ($7 tax-deductible) Wasserman Schultz, continued from page 24 Tickets at the door: $60 Adults/$10 Kids candidate in Ohio who had dressed up in family. Wasserman Schultz often can be seen managed a highly public career while main- Nazi regalia for SS re-enactments. walking around Capitol Hill, one of her taining an intense privacy around her family. Purchase tickets online at Cantor repudiated the candidate, and three young children by her side, chatting Still, she remains loyal and available to www.foodgatherers.org or then Wasserman Schultz suggested he was animatedly. She has said many times that she call us at 734.761.2796. friends from the earliest years of her career. succumbing to her on-air pressure. “You would not be able to pull it off without her When she attended a Chabad event recently, Additional ticket sales locations: know good and well that I don’t support husband. she picked out and warmly greeted Rabbi Zingerman’s (Deli, Bakehouse or anything like that,” an annoyed Cantor said. Wasserman Schultz’s frankness about the Aron Lieberman, a Fort Lauderdale Chabad Roadhouse), Saline Picture Off the record, Jewish leaders say Wasser- difficulties of juggling parenthood and a ca- director. As a 20-year-old staffer in Deutsch’s Frame Co. and Dexter Picture man Schultz will ratchet up the pressure on reer made her a natural party spokesman for office, it had been her job to pick up Lieber- Frame Co. the Jewish establishment to back Democratic women in the 2008 and 2010 campaigns, and man from the airport for the monthly classes initiatives. Eric Golub, a Jewish blogger for she often refers to her children in explaining Deutsch had with the rabbi. the conservative Washington Times, calls her her support for reforming health care and at- The fact that she remembered Lieber- the Democrats’ “Jew shrew” because of her tacking poverty. man, never mind deferred to him, took partisanship. “She’s a mother of young children, so she aback the assembled rabbis, said Rabbi Levi Rood, her former staffer, ridicules such gets the balancing,” said Carol Brick Turin, Shemtov, the director of American Friends slurs. “She enjoys working with the other the director of the Miami-area Jewish Com- of Lubavitch. side,” she said. “But she’s in the leadership, so munity Relations Council. “She’s energetic, dynamic, aggressive and of course she’s going to be partisan.” That openness made it all the more shock- well respected even by those who might not Carusone, Rood and others also cited ing when she revealed in March 2009 that she agree with her on the policy level,” he said. n. Wasserman Schultz as an example of a law- had battled, and defeated, breast cancer. As- www.foodgatherers.org maker able to balance a career with a young sociates say that’s typical of a woman who has

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Mazel tov Connor Todd on his bar mitzvah, May 7. Leah Kaplan on her bat mitzvah, May 14. Catherine Moss on her bat mitzvah, May 7. Andrew Gechter on his bar mitzvah, May 7. Henry Abrams on his bar mitzvah, May 14. Matthew Parson on his bar mitzvah, May 14. Sofie Aaron on her bat mitzvah, May 21. Eleanor Olson on her bat mitzvah, May 28. Eve Zikmund-Fisher on her bat mitzvah, May 28. Nancy and Jerry Schleicher, and Roberta and Larry Tankanow, on the marriage of their children, Jennifer and Andy, December 4. Rabbi Lisa Delson on her engagement to Brent Pilskow.

Condolences Sue Rebner on the death of her father, Hyman Weinman, March 10. David Hamermesh on the death of his grandmother, Madeline Hamermesh, March 12. Rebecca Kanner on the death of her mother, Lorene Kanner, March 18. Benjamin Taub on the death of his father, Sylvan Taub, March 30. Howard Stewart on the death of his sister, Katherine Stewart, March 10. Simone Yehuda on the death of her father, Walter Juda, March 15. Marc Kessler on the death of his aunt, Evelyn Kessler, March 21. Andrew Caughey on the death of his mother, Pearl Bragman Caughey, March 28. Ivy Krasnow on the death of her father, Harold M. Horwitz, April 4. Sonya Freiband on the death of her mother.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2011 35 THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR PRESENTS THE 7TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE ISRAEL Many Communities: One Nation

Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:30 - 3:30 pm • Jewish Community Center 2939 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Registration: $15 per family/$5 per individual • Live entertainment Optional: add a $5 donation to benefit • Israeli Dancing Nahalal-Ann Arbor Park in Moshav Nahalal • Return of the Nahalal Tent Become an event sponsor or sign up to volunteer • Israeli Shuk and receive free entrance and other incentives. • Israel Café (kosher) provided by For more information or to register, volunteer Simply Scrumptious or sponsor the event, call 734-677-0100, or visit • Israel-themed activities for all ages www.jewishannarbor.org/celebrateisrael

Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) Ceremony A Community-Wide Event for Ann Arbor hosted by Beth Israel Congregation Sunday, May 8, 2011, 7-8 pm • 2000 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan Community High School Jewish Cultural Union Pioneer High School Jewish Student Union

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