March 2008 Adar/Adar II 5768 Volume XXXII: Number 6 FREE Sompop Jantraka to receive U-M Raoul Wallenberg Medal Refreshing experiences Penny Schreiber, special to the WJN planned for community- niversity of Michigan Provost according to a 2006 article in TimeAsia. The wide women’s event Teresa Sullivan will present Som- result has been a huge gap between rich and Laura Berger, special to the WJN pop Jantraka with the 17th Wal- poor. U In the dead of Michigan’s winter, it’s hard lenberg Medal in Rackham Auditorium on Jantraka’s success at combating the sex to imagine stepping out into anything but Thursday March 13, at 7:30 p.m. After the trade has had little to do with bountiful re- cold. However, the winter thaw will soon medal presentation, Jantraka will deliver the sources. He and his network of volunteers begin, and the advent of spring will bring 17th Wallenberg Lecture. identify children at risk and then plead, beg, beautiful new life. Sompop Jantraka has been risking his life or berate parents into allowing their children The group of women who have spent since 1988 to save hundreds of young girls to attend his school. “Sompop is willing to months planning the second annual “Spa for each year from lives of prostitution and drugs go to any length,” says American filmmaker the Body and Soul” hope those who attend in Thailand’s brothels. In 1989 he founded Christopher Osborn, who once worked with will find warmth in the Daughters Education Program (DEP), Jantraka. “He will sacrifice his money, posi- the company of other which in 1992 became part of a larger orga- tion, even his friends to help children.”  women and renew- nization, the Development and Education Sompop Jantraka grew up in the south- ing experiences at this Programme for Daughters and Communi- ern Thai city of Surat Thani, where he was event, Sunday, March ties (DEPDC). Through these organizations, the child of a broken home. A street urchin, 9, 2008 at the Four Jantraka has provided a home and an educa- Jantraka wandered the city’s alleyways and Points Sheraton. tion to these young people. He is proving that hustled for change. No one observing him Spa for the Body women can be far more valuable to Thailand then would have pegged him as a future and Soul is sponsored as educated members of the work force than hero. But his life changed dramatically af- by the Jewish Fed- as sex slaves. ter he met American Peace Corps volunteer eration of Washtenaw Dr. Geri Markel The sex trade remains disturbingly per- Rebecca Perham. She gave him two gifts: the Sompop Jantraka County, in partnership vasive throughout Southeast Asia, where chance to get an education and the notion with Hadassah, ORT, Temple Beth Emeth Sis- two-thirds of the world’s extreme poor790 numbers in Thailand, India, Taiwan, and the that he could do something with his life. terhood, Beth Israel Congregation Women’s million peopletry to eke out a living on $1 Philippines. Brothel owners have networks of In 1988, as a newly minted college gradu- League, Chabad of Ann Arbor and Jewish a day. The International Labor Organization agents who comb villages and seek out trou- ate doing research on the causes of prostitu- believes that at least 1 million child prosti- bled families. The Asian economic boom and Family Services of Ann Arbor. “Last year’s Spa tutes are in Southeast Asia, with the greatest its subsequent bust are fueling the problem, continues on page 2 for the Body and Soul was the first event of its kind in the Ann Arbor Jewish community, but it was so well-received and the attendees were so enthusiastic that our job was very easy Israeli and Palestinian to speak on peace prospects this year. But we have done some fine-tuning Aaron Ahuvia, special to the WJN anyway. There will be more sessions and a dy- he leaders of the first joint Israeli- Its aim is to create and namic and inspiring keynote speaker in Geri Palestinian think tank, Israel/Palestine develop new concepts Markel,” said event chair Linda Benson. The T Center for Research and Information and ideas that enrich the event begins with breakfast and a boutique (IPCRI), will share a first-hand assessment of political and public dis- featuring local vendors at 9 a.m., and is fol- the state of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process course in order to influ- lowed by a choice of 10 different sessions led in these uncertain times on Saturday, March 8, ence decision makers and by local experts. at 8 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center of to challenge the current “I think the variety of programs we’ve Washtenaw County. This forum is free and open political reality. IPCRI come up with is wonderful,” said Florence to the public. recognizes the rights of Gerber, a member of Hadassah and part of IPCRI co-CEOs, Israeli Gershon Baskin the Jewish people and the the event planning committee. “There’s really and Palestinian Hanna Siniora—both authors, Palestinian people to ful- something for women of all ages.” Sessions are activists, and educators—will be in Ann Arbor fill their national interests meant to engage participants physically, spiri- as part of a national 10-city tour, sponsored by within the framework of Gershon Baskin Hanna Siniora tually, emotionally and intellectually, from the national organization Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, achieving national self-determination within Siniora are pioneers—together they have el- ‘Strength and Stretch’ and ‘Cardio Danc’e with its Ann Arbor chapter, the Jewish Federation their own states and by establishing peaceful evated and expanded this discourse despite Karen Silverman, to ‘A Touch of Beaut’ skin of Washtenaw County, the Jewish Community relations between two democratic states living tremendously difficult times. I hope they will care and make-up consultation by Sephora, Center, the Jewish Cultural Society, the Ann side-by-side. similarly inspire and engage the American Jew- to ‘Bringing Jewish Values into your Home’ Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, and with co- “There has long been vigorous discussion ish community to think and do.” featuring advice from a mother of five, to sponsorships from other local groups still being within both Israeli and Palestinian societies, and Gershon Baskin, the Israeli co-director, co- ‘Stir up your Seder!’. a sampling of new twists finalized. between the two, about what shape a resolution founded IPCRI following years of field experi- on old Passover recipes from local chef Lori Founded in January 1988, at the beginning should ultimately take, ” said Aaron Ahuvia, ence facilitating Jewish-Arab relations within Shephard of Simply Scrumptious. While par- of the first intifada, IPCRI served as a joint spokesperson for the Ann Arbor chapter of Brit ticipants will have to choose two sessions from Israeli-Palestinian think-tank and “do-tank.” Tzedek v’Shalom. “Gershon Baskin and Hanna continues on page 30 continues on page 30

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2935 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Letter to editor: voice: 734/971-1800 fax: 734/971-1801 More on Tunesia e-mail: [email protected] I was happy to read in the February, 2008, issue of the Washtenaw Jewish News about the www.washtenawjewishnews.org current status of Jews in Tunisia. I lived and taught high school there in the 1970s and would like to qualify one of the statements made in the article. While I’m grateful that the current Editor and Publisher president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, is such a strong supporter of education and public health, Susan Kravitz Ayer Tunisia’s first president, Habib Bourguiba, set the high goals for literacy and health standards Copy Editor that are being continued today. When I was living there both girls and boys were encouraged Emily Eisbruch to attend school through high school graduation. The government even allowed students to stay in school until age 25 to ensure as many graduates as possible and the school system was Calendar Editor well-developed and available in all parts of the country. Also, the veil was forbidden by Bour- Claire Sandler guiba’s government in order to allow women more independence and choice of career and Advertising Manager lifestyle. I’m glad to read that these progressive policies are still in force in Tunisia. I enjoyed Gordon White my time living and working there and always felt very welcomed by the local people. Design and Layout Mimi Chapman, Ann Arbor Dennis Platte Staff Writers Emily Eisbruch, Sandor Slomovits Sompop Jantraka, from page 1 Contributing Writers Aura Ahuvia, Halye Aisner, Barb Bergman, tion in Thailand, he traveled to Mae Sai to interview girls destined for the sex trade. They begged Laura Berger, Jacob Berkman, Ellisha Caplan, him for help. Jantraka took the $1,600 he had earned from his research job and paid the families of Noreen DeYoung, Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Neal Elyakin, Sue Fishkoff, Devon Fitzig, Ei- nineteen girls to keep them at home and send them to school. leen Freed, Dan Goldberg, Joel Goldberg, Soon Jantraka was making both a huge impact and a lot of enemies. He realized quickly that Devorah Goidstein, Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, it wasn’t just brothel owners and pimps who had a vested interest in the sex trade. According to Ben Harris, Erica Hauff, Gilla Henya-Wiesel, Jantraka, seemingly respectable peoplewives of village leaders, teachers, police officers, and even Deborah Huerta, Peretz, Dina Kraft, Carol parentsare often complicit in the sale of young girls into sexual slavery. The sex trade is profitable Lessure, Rabbi Brian Lurie, Linda Morel, Dob- orah Renner, Cindy Saper, Penny Schreiber, for everyone involved, except, of course, for the young women themselves. Rachel Schreiber, Dina Shtull, Elliot Sorkin, DEPDC focuses on preventing child labor exploitation as well as continuing its efforts to end Laura Steiner the trafficking of women and children into the sex industry. It operates an emergency shelter for abused or abandoned children, provides care for girls who have left prostitution, and offers educa- Mailing Committee Ruth Ankiewicz, Beverly Bixler, Ruth Breslaw, tion programs and human rights training for undocumented migrants and indigenous people. Ethel Ellis, Steve Fishman, Esther Goldman, Jantraka and his staff have been threatened with beatings and death and they have been warned Fran Goldman, Betty Hammond, Jayne Ha- that their school would be burned down. But if Jantraka becomes discouraged, he walks into his rary, Evelyn Horwitz, Doris Jamron, Marilyn office and talks to Pensri Nubang, the program’s business manager. Nubang was one of the first Krimm, Doris Miller, Bob and Sophie Mordis, 19 girls that Jankatra saved. “He gave me a dream of a better life,” Pensri says, “and the chance to Dorothy Newman, Esther Perlman, Irwin achieve it.” Pollack, Lotte Rosenbaum, Esther Rubin, Sol Saginaw, Sarah Shoem, Nell Stern Jantraka’s efforts have earned him two Nobel Peace Prize nominations and in 2002 he was pro- filed as an Asia Hero inTime magazine. He objects to being called a hero, saying that the real heroes Special thanks are the children who work at his school and teach the younger children the difference between To all our readers who mention the WJN when right and wrong. they patronize our advertisers Early last year Jantraka resigned as the director of DEPDC in order to focus on anti-trafficking The Washtenaw Jewish News is a free and in- programs throughout the Greater Mekong Sub-Region. His Mekong Youth Net (MYN), which he dependent newspaper. It is published monthly, started in 2003, will have 100 youth social workers this year spread throughout the Great Mekong with the exception of January and July. It is reg- Sub-Region to work on combating human trafficking. “This is a war,” says Jantraka. “A war for our istered as a Non-profit Michigan Corporation. children.” Opinions expressed in this publication do not The Waldenberg Medal honors Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of tens necessarily reflect those of its editors or staff. of thousands of Hungarian Jews near the end of World War II. A 1935 graduate of the University Member of of Michigan College of Architecture, Wallenberg worked in Budapest in the late 1930s. During that American Jewish Press Association time he came into contact with many Jewish refugees from Europe; in 1944, at the request of Jewish organizations and the American War Refugee Board, the Swedish Foreign Ministry sent Wallenberg on a rescue mission to Budapest. Over the course of six months, Wallenberg issued thousands of protective passports. He confronted Hungarian and German guards to secure the release of Jews whom he claimed were under Swedish protection, placing some 15,000 Jews into 31 safe houses. After reporting to Soviet headquarters in Budapest on January 17, 1945, Wallenberg vanished into the Soviet Gulag. Although the Russians say that Wallenberg died in 1947, the results of numer- ous investigations into his whereabouts remain inconclusive. The University of Michigan Raoul Wallenberg Endowment was established in 1985 to commemorate Wallenberg and to recognize ©2008 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. those whose own courageous actions call to mind Wallenberg’s extraordinary accomplishments All rights reserved. No portion of the Washtenaw Jewish News may be ­reproduced without and values. n permission of the publisher.

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Sibelius’s Sibelius’s his final, and Beethoven’s n Ann Ann Arbor is the third and final stopon “As a “As boy in North Hollywood, Michael ‘Their attitudes new toward and innovative Beyond this eclecticism, Tilson Thomas’s Sally and Joel Goldberg in China poser,’ he says. He goes poser,’ on to remember how Bessie once struggled to explain she how creat ed a role. ‘All she could say was, ‘I looked . . . saw . . . looked ‘I was, say could she ‘All role. a ed . . . recalls Michael imagined,’ Tilson Thomas. was it her, with Because say. could she all ‘That’s creation. the in being was instinct—it colossal a what And I for me, do means encouraging and creation. the in be alive people to other guiding neverwas it like improvising, you’re like it ‘Play as I ‘It’s much tell written musicians. down,’ as about Tchaikovsky.’” about you tour. U.S. 2008 Symphony’s Francisco San the The Symphony has appeared in Ann Arbor with times three last the 1980, since times five Tilson Thomas on the podium. The orches 2008 beginstour with performances two tra’s to on moves Hall, Carnegie City’s York New in in concludes and Jersey New Brunswick, New Arbor Ann the for program the On Arbor. Ann from favorites perennial two are performance the classical symphonic repertoire, Symphony 7, No. the Eroica. for the 2005 debut ofthe 2005 debut for Thomashefskys. The Tilson Thomas adored his grandmother’s flamboyantyet down-to-earth her personality, and generosity, her youthful zest for life. Boris had already died, but Tilson Thomas heard many Yiddish theater songs and stories from Bessie and her friends, and from her son, the consider himselfa was who father, conductor’s able theatrical personage. Eventually, says Tilson Tilson says Eventually, personage. theatrical able clearly more much so understood that he Thomas, discovered and do to trying were they what now.’ of doing ‘it was the very essence what I’m things, their openness toward exploring the more classics the making as well as avant-garde importantvery are audience, new a to accessible and ownlife my in continued have that themes he said. career,’ performance a ‘what him showed grandparents can be, where In it fact, he can re lead people.’ much subtext very is a ofconducting create concept his to flects, try ‘I legacy. grandparents’ his the to enter persona of- each com an like actor, with a couple of Chinese prayers. fingerfoods after place take will dinner a and served, be will ward at Great Lakes Chinese Seafood. For fur ther information, call Aura Ahuvia, 975-9045, n [email protected]. email or

- - - From Playbill The Thomashef- , , a musical memoir he composed and , created for the fiftieth an fiftieth the for created , Shówa/Shoáh Though Michael Tilson Thomas has made Today, little Today, remains or is remembered of Last Fall, Havurah members Sally and Joel babysitting can RSVP beFree is No needed. Michael Tilson Thomas Thomas Tilson Michael niversary niversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Yiddish the in Life a ofMemories and skys:Music Theater his the and grandparents his honor to compiled tory of the Yiddish theater in America. Indeed, his legacy is evident in all in his life he that does at this about wrote Sandrow Nahma music. in length in her article in Carnegie Hall’s the Diary of , Anne Frank and to to create Keeping Score, a multimedia project encompassing radio, television and Internet ever-wider an to music classical introduces that audience. his reputation in classical music, he has always recognized and acknowledged his roots. His compo own ofhis several in audible is heritage sitions, cation. cation. (Their visit to Ann Arbor will include master classes at the University of Michigan’s School of Music.) In 1988 MTT founded the a symphony training Symphony, World New Along of for graduates conservatories. music with the San helpedhe’s Francisco Symphony, spread emigrationspread of those who remained. almosthas population The past. Jewish Shanghai’s entirely disappeared, the synagogues are closed, and the cemeteries have been withdestroyed, the rivers. dumped or into carted away gravestones - communi Jewish ofthe some visited Goldberg Israeli-born an Gal, Bar Dvir with remains ty’s photojournalist now living in Shanghai, who is on a quest to create a permanent memorial documenting the story of Shanghai’s Jews for abouttalking to addition In generations. future what they learned of Jewish history, Shanghai’s they will show photos from their visit along own pictures. with of some Bar Gal’s provided by calling Allison Stupka, 996-8570, bewill discussion The 12. March Wednesday, by a by briefand preceded will conclude Kiddush,

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AARH to present Shanghai’s Jewish past on March 14 Jewish present Shanghai’s AARH to special Goldberg, the WJN to Joel W chestra and his own decades long internation long decades own his and chestra ally acclaimed career as a pianist conductor, and He willcomposer. also be accompanied, by albeit generations invisibly, of Jewish - mu his ownand performers from cantors sicians, family tree. Tilson Thomas is the son of Ted Thomas, a well known stage Broadway man of and the grandson of two the greatest ager, stars of the Boris American Yiddish theater, and Bessie Boris Thomashefsky, Thomashef who sky, was born in a Ukrainian shtetl and 1881, in old year 12 a as America to emigrated claimed a lineage of going cantors back more than eight generations. not only one of the most famous and be loved actors of the Yiddish but theater, also for helping to create the American version oftheater was al Yiddish Though that genre. 1800s, the in Europe Eastern in thriving ready Thomashefsky’s New York performance in Avram Goldfadn’s operetta, Francisco Francisco Symphony on March Friday, 14, or world-class a stage the bringingbe to he’ll phony phony are also deeply dedicated to music edu 1882, (he played a female part as a boy sopra partboy a female as a played (he 1882, Yid American first the be to considered is no) still later, years Five performance. theater dish starring in female roles in road productions, he met then 14-year-old Bessie Baumfeld- who Kaufman, later became his wife and co- extremely the of superstars were two The star. playing popular hundreds Yiddish theater, of roles over the next few decades. Thirty thou- his funeral in 1939. sand people attended Symphony, ofFrancisco San the director music London the of is also artistic director of Sym the World conductor New guest principal phony, Symphony Orchestra and artistic director of the MusicPacificFestival. His recordings with the San Francisco Symphony have received a number of Grammy awards and the orchestra gives performances at Carnegie Hall every year internationally. and tours occupiers ghettoized Shanghai’sthe behest of their German Jews allies, and the at post-war Communist triumph led to wide

by the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah Havurah Reconstructionist Arbor Ann the by at p.m. 14, from 6:30–7:30 March on Friday, the of Jewish Community Center Washtenaw A County. computerized slide show will ac the presentation. company to the mid-1900s, one of the most unlikely outposts of Judaism was located in Shanghai, of immigration waves successive Three China. population Jewish thriving Shanghai’s brought Jewish leading with 30,000, of about a peak to commer China’s in vital a playing families role cial development.

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JFS volunteers: enhance your life while Pre-Purim Expo fun for the whole family Devorah Goldstein, special to the WJN helping others You know Purim is coming when (a) those cans of poppy seed filling start flying off the grocery shelves; Deborah Renner and Carol Lessure, special to the WJN (b) you begin calculating how much gold glitter is required to cover three Queen Esther crowns; (c) Chabad of Ann Arbor announces its Pre-Purim Expo. Answer: All of the above. This year, Pu- ooking to live longer and help oth- • Caregiver “Navigators”: Individuals will rim falls on Friday, March 21. The Sunday before, March 16, Chabad invites ers? Volunteering with Jewish Family help family caregivers who are looking you to avoid the last-minute rush by attending their Pre-Purim Expo at the L Services may be the way to accom- at long term care options for their loved Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County, from 2–4 p.m. plish both. ones. Volunteers needed to visit assisted Get into the Purim spirit by creating shaloch manot (Purim gift baskets), Based on discussions at the October Baby living facilities with families and provide designing graggers (noise makers) to drown out Haman’s name, and nosh- Boomer Summit, Jewish Family Services is an extra set of “eyes and ears” through this ing on all kinds of refreshments—yes, even poppyseed hamataschen. Bring expanding its volunteer program to provide process. those goodies over to watch Ron the Bubble Man’s amazing show, and enjoy new opportunities that engage community all the great carnival games. members to share their talents, skills and pas- Come in costume and get a prize. Adults are also invited to dress up. Won’t sions. While Jewish volunteering has always you feel relaxed the day before Purim, with your graggers gragging, your shaloch manos ready to be been an important part of the concept of tik- delivered, and your costumes ready? The admission is only $4 per child—think how much gold glitter kun olam (repairing the world), changes in you’ll still be able to buy. For more information, contact Shternie Zwiebel at 995-3276 or check www. the demographic and economic composition jewmich.com. of communities means that both the need for volunteers and the potential for engaging vol- unteers in communities is greater than ever. Interestingly, volunteering has also been “Box Project” connects families in Israel and Ann Arbor found to provide health benefits to the volun- Eileen Freed, special to the WJN teer. According to “The Health Benefits of Vol- The Ann Arbor/Nahalal Community-to-Community committee announces the inauguration of unteering: A Review of Recent Research,” on the Box Project: a 3-D pen pal endeavor designed to connect families in Ann Arbor with families the website http://www.nationalservice.org), in Moshav Nahalal, a cooperative farming community in the Jezreel Valley. The Box Project task “Even when controlling for other factors— force, chaired by Viki Shayna, seeks 20 families representing all the community’s schools of Jewish such as age, health, and gender—research has Steve Shiff volunteers his time at JFS education, to be paired with 20 families from Nahalal. The paired families will exchange boxes with found that when individuals volunteer, they helping out with the computers. letters, photos, recipes, items used in holiday celebrations, etc. to learn about the similarities and are more likely to live longer”. In addition • Guest Presenters: Speakers needed for either differences of the Jewish communities in Ann Arbor and Nahalal. to raising life-expectancy rates, volunteering one time lectures or to be part of a series The Community-to-Community effort, chaired by Eva Solomon and Cheryl Sugerman, is part can help lower rates of depression and help for either Baby Boomer and Older Adult of the Jewish Federation’s long-term involvement with Partnership 2000, a Jewish Agency Program people recover faster from illness. programming at the Jewish Community that pairs Diaspora and Israeli communities to develop mutually beneficial programming and Today’s volunteers, particularly baby Center. relationships. In Michigan, the Partnership links the Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids Federa- boomers, want a broad set of options that • Hobbyists: Hobbyists and “crafters” needed tions with the Central Galilee region comprised of the municipalities of Migdal Ha’Emek, Nazereth allow people to engage in different ways at for both Baby Boomer and Older Adult Illit, and the Jezreel Valley. different times. To accomplish this, Deborah programming at the Jewish Community The Ann Arbor community developed a close relationship with Nahalal through its funding of Renner, JFS volunteer coordinator, will work Center. the Jewish Family Education project and the subsequent connection between Hebrew Day School closely with community members to find the • Friendly Visitors: Meet with an isolated older and the Nahalal Elementary School. By expanding the relationship to include families throughout right program or project to meet their needs. adult once a week in their home. Friendly Ann Arbor and focusing the efforts on building connections with community of Moshav Nahalal, According to Renner, “volunteering should Visitors provide companionship or may it is hoped that both communities will develop a stronger sense of Jewish identity and understand- be a rewarding and enriching experience help with shopping and errands. ing of Israel and its importance to the Jewish people. both for the volunteer and for the recipient • Musicians: Musicians are always in demand “Personal interactions with Israelis during my first trip to Israel had a significant impact on my con- of services”. for older adult programming at the JCC as nection to the country and its people” Shayna says. “The Box Project is a unique and fun opportunity for An important part of the volunteer well as for outreach to area assisted living Ann Arbor families to communicate directly with Israeli families as well as with one another.” “matching” process is determining the vol- facilities. The first meeting for the Box Project will take place Sunday, April 6. Families who are interested are unteer’s goals, as well as finding the best fit • Professional Skills: Marketing and PR pro- asked to commit to participating for one year. For more information or to receive a registration form, between their interests and schedule and fessionals, grant-writers, event planners, contact Eileen Freed at the Jewish Federation at [email protected] or 677-0100. community or organizational needs. JFS of- writers and editors, IT professionals and fers both specific volunteer positions, as well program assistants needed to work with JFS as working with community members who staff either from home or in the JFS office. Hadassah to sponsor Bid’n Brew II on March 23 have volunteer ideas of their own, and can • Pro Bono services: Professionals in social offer activity levels anywhere from one time work, mental health, law, medicine, den- Barb Bergman, special to the WJN “special events”, on-call activities, weekly tistry, nursing, and similar fields are need- Hadassah’s Bid’n Brew II auction event, with more than 100 items and baskets up for bid, promises to be commitments, or even greater involvement. ed to provide services free of charge to one an afternoon for tantalizing the taste buds, entertainment and camaraderie. The auction will take place on Here are some of the volunteer positions or more JFS clients per year. This program Sunday, March 23, from 2–4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County. available with JFS: is particularly important given the finan- During the auction, desserts and coffee will be provided, along with music. Auction items in- cial crises many families clude tickets to theaters, jewelry, carpet cleaning, bowling, restaurant certificates, car servicing, and elderly community beauty treatments, massages, electricians, plumbers, heating services, and much more. members face today. The goal is to raise $8,000 for the Hadassah Medical Organization and youth programs. The • Committee Members: Hadassah auction held two years ago raised over $5,000 for the Hadassah Medical Organization JFS has a number of and the Arava Institute. active committees in Auction registration begins at 2 p.m. and bidding ends at 3:30 p.m. Admission to Bid’n Brew II which to get involved, is $10 for adults and $5 for those 18 and younger. For more information, contact Barb Bergman including Strategic at 668-6821 or [email protected] or contact Judy Williams at 665-1339 or naugwarren@aol. Planning, Youth and com. Reservations are encouraged. Family Services, Deveopment, Special Events,Older Adult Israeli Dance Party at the JCC: fun for all ages 9 to 99 Services,and Volunteer Services. n Laura Steiner, special to the WJN

March 2008 March Israeli dancing is back. The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County is hosting an Israeli

A Contact Deborah Renner dance party on Sunday, March 16 from 7:30–10 pm. Ann Arbor Israeli dance teacher Tom Starks of Jewish Family Services will lead the dancing, joined by special guest teachers Cheryl Feit and Gordon Smith from the West at 769-0209 or Deborah@ Bloomfield JCC. They will be providing instruction for beginners from 7:30–8 p.m., although be- JFSannarbor.org if you are ginners are welcome to stay all evening. Open dancing will start at 8 p.m., when dancers can request Continuing a long tradition of helping neighbors in the interested in volunteer- their favorites and learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, mixers and more. community, over 50 Jewish Family Services volunteers ing or would like to learn The cost is $6 per person, and refreshments will be served. Bring a pair of sneakers or other flat, com- of all ages delivered Motor Meals on Christmas Day. more. fortable shoes. To RSVP, contact Laura Steiner at [email protected] or the JCC front desk at 971-0990. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 4 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 5 ICommunity

Community unites to Celebrate Israel: 60 years of a Jewish homeland Gilla Henya-Wiesel, special to the WJN f you can’t go to Israel this year, what artists Danny Katzir and Gail Kaplan, who will would you think if Israel came to you? offer participants the opportunity to partici- Celebrate Israel schedule of events I This year, the greater Ann Arbor Jewish pate in a hands-on art project: the creation of community will celebrate Israel with a variety a mosaic to commemorate Israel’s 60th year of • Israel at the Crossroads: How You Can • 7th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film of programming to bring Israel’s culture, music, independence. The main stage will include lo- Have a Real Impact Festival in Ann Arbor history, food, film, fashion and energy directly cal entertainment and a children’s community Lecture by Rafi Danziger, Ph.D., AIPAC May 11–15, Michigan Theater to you. Celebrate Israel @ 60 is an eight month chorus. National Director of Research and Infor- Celebrate Israel Featured Films celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. Programs Celebrate Israel will bring the energy and mation May 12, Knowledge is the Beginning will begin in March and culminate with a com- rhythm of Israeli dance to Ann Arbor when Tuesday, March 11, 8 p.m., Beth Israel May 13, Someone To Run With munity trip to Israel in November 2008. Sheketak: Rhythm in Motion comes to the Congregation May 14, Eye Witness: David Rubinger In May, three headline events will offer par- Power Center Monday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m.. • One Holy Land, Two Holy Peoples: Islamic May 15, Six Days ticipants a taste of the latest in Israeli dance, Sheketak will offer a performance combining & Jewish Regard for the Holy Land and • Songs of Israel at her 60th the music of Israel’s finest composers, and a dance, movement, percussion and street energy Their Impact on the Current Conflict Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and Celebrate Israel festival. On Sunday, May 4, the similar to the popular act STOMP. Check out Shabbaton with Rabbi Reuven Firestone, Temple Beth Emeth’s Kol Halev Choir fourth annual Celebrate Israel Yom Ha’atzmaut the Sheketak youtube video at www.jewishan- Professor at Hebrew Union College-Jew- Sunday, May 18, 7 p.m., Michigan Theater (Independence Day) festival will be held at narbor.org/celebrateisrael. Tickets are available ish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles • The Dead Sea Copper Scrolls the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw at the Michigan Union Ticket Office or at tick- Friday and Saturday, March 14–15, Tem- Lecture by Israeli archaeologist Oren County. The festival is a collaboration of over etmaster.com. ple Beth Emeth Gutfeld, Ph.D. 15 Jewish agencies and organizations under Israeli music will come to Ann Arbor on Sun- • All Ensemble Concert featuring Israeli Sunday, June 1, 7:45 p.m., Beth Israel the leadership of Celebrate Israel chairs, Leila day, May 18 at 7 p.m. when the Ann Arbor Sym- Music Congregation Coverigaru and Bunky and Neal Elyakin. The phony Orchestra takes the Michigan Theater stage Sunday, March 16, 4 p.m., Temple Beth • Israeli Film Series planning committee is comprised of represen- with Temple Beth Emeth’s Kol Halev choir. This Emeth June 2008 tatives from Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan, Ann celebration of Israeli composers will be a wonder- • Israeli Deputy Consul General Andy David Beth Israel Congregation Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, Beth Israel ful opportunity for music lovers of all ages. Program details to be announced • Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Caravan Congregation, Chabad of Ann Arbor, Hope for Additional community Celebrate Israel @ Tuesday, March 17 Tuesday, July 15 Peace, JCC, Jewish Cultural Society, Habonim 60 programming includes lectures on a vari- • Havdallah, Israeli Chocolate Tasting & Jewish Community Center Dror. Hadassah, Hebrew Day School, Keshet, ety of topics, Israeli films as part of the JCC’s Film: Walk on Water • A Fair to Remember at the Michigan ORT, Temple Beth Emeth and Young Judaea. 7th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festi- Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Temple Beth State Fairgrounds Celebrate Israel will begin with a morning val and the Beth Israel Israeli film series, a Yom Emeth The largest gathering of the Michigan program including an Israeli breakfast, a lecture Hazikaron (Memorial Day) commemoration • Celebrate Israel Festival Jewish community in more than half about Israeli culture today and a yoga class led and the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Caravan perfor- Sunday, May 4, 10 am-5p.m., Jewish a century with tons of fun including by Rachel Portnoy. The celebration will contin- mance. Join other Michigan Jewish communi- Community Center rides, attractions, and lots of Israel- ue with activities for the whole family including ties and Maccabi games athletes at the Michigan • Sheketak: Rhythm in Motion related activities. a shuk (market) with vendors offering Israeli State Fair Grounds on August 21 for “A Fair to Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Power Center August 21, 2008, Michigan State Fair- made art, clothing and other merchandise; a Remember,” including rides, attractions and • Israeli Art, Craft & Jewellery grounds variety of food choices; and children’s activities many Israel-related activities. Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m., Home of Cindy & • Community Mission to UJC General run by local teens. “You will meet people of all For more information about Celebrate Is- Scott Kellman Assembly in Jerusalem and Federation backgrounds and history, Jewish and non-Jew- rael @ 60 activities, visit the Celebrate Israel • Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day) funded projects in Israel ish, all gathered to celebrate together the Israeli website www.jewishannarbor.org/celebrateis- Program and Service November 16–23 experience”, says Neal Elyakin, one of the plan- rael or contact Gilla Henya-Wiese at 677- 0100 Wednesday, May 7, Beth Israel Synagogue ning committee co-chairs. or [email protected]. n Celebrate Israel will again welcome glass

Strategic planning for Jewish Older Adult Services enters new phase Ellisha Caplan, special to the WJN n early 2006, the Jewish Federation of months to review existing services, identify ad- providing education, information and referral which Jews reside or participate; Washtenaw County convened a series of ditional information needed, establish criteria services on older adult services and programs. • Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities I interviews that engaged the diverse Jewish for prioritizing and ultimately recommend pri- Goals of this system would be to: for the broader Jewish community. constituencies in Washtenaw County to look ority areas of focus that met their shared vision. • Ensure a comprehensive, accessible and re- at ways to build the strategic backbone of our The shared vision was defined this way: sponsive system to provide timely informa- 3) Welcoming and engaging older adults community. One of the results of these inten- Washtenaw County will be a community tion about services for older adults and their The task force felt it was important to ensure sive and collaborative community discussions where the physical, psychosocial and spiri- families; that older adults were not just seen as a popula- was the formation of a strategic planning task tual needs of all Jewish older adults will be • Track inquiries to identify unmet needs and tion in need of services, but was also viewed as force chaired by Harriet Bakalar, LCSW, that met in a positive, comprehensive and sat- emerging trends; a key community asset to be further engaged. met during 2006 and 2007 around the topic of isfying manner and where older adults are • Conduct periodic follow up with individuals Goals of such an effort would be to: Older Adult Services. active and engaged in providing meaningful who inquire to ensure they are satisfied and • To create a warm and welcoming environment The task force consisted of volunteer leaders contributions to the community. received the needed information; for older adults entering the community; from the Federation, Jewish agencies, and the The task force ultimately focused on five • Assist individuals in determining eligibility for • To provide resources and support to those who community-at-large with an interest and exper- areas of priority described below. These recom- existing government benefits. are “coming of age” and assist in transitions; tise in services to older adults. In addition, the mendations were determined by considering • To foster community engagement through task force included professionals representing community strengths and gaps in service as 2) Jewish outreach program lifelong learning and volunteerism. Federation-affiliated agencies currently provid- well as the criteria established by the task force. The task force felt it was important to con- duct proactive outreach to older adults who re- 4) Community wide special needs fund ing services to older adults. The task force was These are presented as initial strategies to meet The Task Force identified the need for a special charged with gathering, reviewing and analyz- the current and future needs of Jewish older side in retirement housing, assisted living and nursing homes as well as those who participate emergency fund for Jewish individuals as a priority ing information related to services for Jewish adults in Washtenaw County. area of focus. The fund would give priority to spe- March 2008 March in adult day care programs, receive in home older adults. It was also charged with formulat- cial Jewish needs and would seek to raise or allocate A 1) Jewish information and referral for older support or who are homebound. Goals of these ing recommendations to be presented to the the needed funds. Federation board of directors. adult services efforts would be to: • Ensure older adults wherever they reside or par- • Ensure access to funding for emergency needs of The Federation engaged United Jewish In order to help Jewish older adults and their a Jewish nature (e.g., burial, Jewsh divorce, etc.); Communities (UJC) to provide consultation families understand and access services offered ticipate are engaged and able to experience the customs and celebrations of Jewish life; • Provide a safety net for Jewish individuals who and facilitate the visioning, community needs by both the Jewish and non-Jewish community, are not eligible for other community safety net assessment and priority setting process. The the Older Adults Task Force recommends the • Help to engender cultural sensitivity in staff and operators of facilities and programs in programs. continues on next page Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw task force met six times over the course of eight establishment of a centralized formal system for 6 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 7 12:30 pm May 2, 2008 at the Jewish Community Center at the Jewish Lunch will be provided. Lunch will be JFS holds its third DWF fundraising fundraising DWF JFS holds third its members the event offering community restaurants and homes area at to dine chance the in community. of JFS - family support in Jewish Community Center Jewish in caregiving roles for their aging parents in caregiving roles A monthly drop-in group for adult children A monthly drop-in Youth and Family Workshop and Family Youth building supportbuilding in crisis youth for Sunday, March 30, 2008 30, March Sunday, Supported by the Benard L. Maas Foundation Benard the Supported by JFS Thursday, February 21, 2008 Thursday, February 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County Supported by a grant from Caregiver Conversations Conversations Caregiver Attend the After Glow Reception at the 8:00 pm. JCC at at Reception Glow the Attend After Join us for the second Youth & Family workshop which Join us for the second Youth & Family resources needed to will explore resources available and children at risk assist families with pre-teen and teenage of crisis behavior. Register early to guarantee your spot at your favorite meal! favorite spot your your at to guarantee Register early JFS Visit www.jfsannarbor.org or call (734) 769-0209 www.jfsannarbor.org Visit ------Don is a Linda Diane Feldt

Thursday, March Thursday, 20: 1 p.m. Y i d d i s hHouse O Yiddish p e Film n The Mame-Loshn documentary film including popular - come as such figures dian David Steinberg Quixote. 1:30 p.m. dessert and socializing. 2 p.m. con cert. Wednesday, March Wednesday, 12: Matinee Musicale With special guest - cel list, Sarah Cleveland, the soloist from Thursday, March 27: Thursday, 7:30 7:30 p.m. Annie Rose and Kol Holev choir members. Special event OpenYiddish for House. Yiddish Open House Yiddish with Annie Rose and Kol Halev with Annie Rose and (see below) Halev Kol Special Events March 27: 1 p.m. Cooking with DarkVegetables Green Local expert Linda Di- ane Feldt talks about greens and herbs for ills. common 7:30 p.m. 27: March Yiddish Open House March 13: 1 p.m. Arbor District Ann LibraryWWII and Library Ira Outreach Lax Coordinator, , presents a discussion and lecture on “The WWII.” during Homeland March 6: 1 p.m. Carol Finerman and Elise Weisbach will History.” “Preserving Jewish present Jewish and Museum Kelsey Finerman, Carol Historical Society Archivist (and president of Beth will Israel Congregation), share his torical information and interview records of records interview and information torical the local Jewish community and bring us a Weisbachof Elise the“finding Jewish aid.” Historical Society (dedicated to collecting and preserving oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts of local Jewish history) will also Following join. the talk by con a be will there Weisbach, and Finerman pro assistant DiBlassio, Brian pianist by cert Michigan of University the at music of fessor – Flint, in honor of International Women’s moth honors tradition worldwide This Day. ers, wives, friends and colleagues. DiBlassio will perform works from George Gershwin, and more Kern Irving Jerome Berlin, talking about Yiddish being spoken in their informa more For 58 minutes. households. Ladin at 662-6613. Lily contact tion, Annie Rose Annie Sarah Cleveland Sarah ------at or g - Intro : A variety of with Heather with Sidney War Special congratulations Special with Maria Farquhar, $4, $4, with Maria Farquhar, with Maria Farquhar, $4, $4, with Maria Farquhar, www.jewishannarbor.or

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*Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Adults Intellectual, Cultural, Programs for *Social, Physical, Older Adults: SPICE* of Life Older Adults: contact Ellisha Caplan (ellisha@jewishannarbor. Caplan Ellisha contact or - pro management case comprehensive a for need and adults older of number larger a serve to gram to ensure access to those with limited resources. Jewish Family Service currently provides some case management services and the demand for the service currently exceeds the ability of the staff to meet the needs in fash- a comprehensive to: are Goals in this area ion. • • 5) Case management will go out to those who are 80 years old or Bring better. family members. Cake and ice cream. March 6: 12:30 p.m. celebration. Birthday Thursday Thursday special events and presentations Fridays 1:30 p.m. or 3 for $10 3 for or 11 a.m. Dombey news $3 Noon. Dairy Buffet Lunch 1 p.m. Thursday Special Events and Presen details) for tations (see below 2:15 p.m. shausky 4, 11, 18 and Yiddish 25, Reading Group ofthe home Juni, Ray 761-2765. Thursdays 10 a.m. Fitness Fun or 3 for $10 3 for or Time its in Bible a.m.–noon—The 10 ofAn Literature and the Bible the to duction Ph.D. East with Lisbeth Fried, Near cient a.m. 11 cussion. $3 Noon. Dairy Buffet Lunch 1 . p.m 10 a.m. Fitness Fun Tuesdays games and activities to enjoy, including Mah games and activities to enjoy, jong, quilting, art projects and (Addi poker. needed.) player tional poker tion phase of the strategic plan for older adults, Ami Dr. Rosenthal, who served on the Older Adult Services Force Task is chairing another meeting that willbroad-based committee the take priori- first The action. into them put and ties n February set for 27. is tentatively For a copy of the full Older Adult Services Task Force report visit

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Jewish Cultural Society March events Erika Hauff, special to the WJN Annual Purim Party ries; Sunday Schmoozes; the B’nai Mitzvah “The roots and consequences of the Holo- Purim may not be the most important Program; Sunday School, including Hebrew caust.” Was the Holocaust inevitable? How Jewish holiday, but everyone loves Purim classes; and monthly Rosh Hodesh and First has it shaped our Jewish identity? precisely because it appeals to us all. It is Friday Shabbat gatherings. First Friday Shabbat a festive, boisterous day that is all about Adult Education Series First Friday Shabbat will be held March 7 creativity (costumes and plays), commu- “From Sumeria to Brooklyn, The Long, at 6:30 p.m. at the JCC. The JCS runs two nity, Jewish identity, heroes and villains, Strange Trip of the Jewish People” marks the Shabbat observances concurrently; one for righteous women, history and making his- first of an education series for Jewish adults, adult/young adult members and another tory relevant, resistance to oppression, tasty taught bi-weekly on Sunday mornings by one for young children. The First Friday treats and groggers and games, giving to oth- Larry Kuperman. Larry Kuperman has been Observance is designed for adult and young ers (mishloach manot or sending gifts to the a JCS member and Sunday School teacher adult members who want to slow down and poor), and just plain fun. for many years. take time at the end of a busy week to relax Join the fun at the Jewish Cultural So- This program and reflect on the week past and the week to ciety’s Purim Party on Sunday, March 16 is perfect for come. Sometimes there is a speaker, some- from 10 a.m.–noon at the Jewish Commu- those interested times the group discusses a topic of interest, nity Center. The party will feature games in learning about and sometimes the group just hangs out and and prizes; arts and crafts for children of all Jewish history, shares time with JCS family and friends. ages; hamentashen, pizza, and drinks; Purim the origins of the Children participate in Family Shabbat spiel (play) and costume parade. Costumes Bible, the forms of with the tzofim (aides). Shabbat begins with are encouraged, but not required. Admission Judaism today, in- a short and upbeat celebration, geared to is free and open to the public. Tickets for cluding focus on young kids with lots of singing and jump- games and food will be on sale at the door, Secular Human- ing. Following Shabbat, all have dinner to- 25 cents a piece or five for $1. istic values, and gether, and then the kids read stories, work Pourin’ for Purim Larry Kuperman the implications on a craft project, run around in the gym or The Pourin’ for Purim JCS Annual Ben- for our modern play outside to burn off some of their extra efit will be held Friday March 14, at 7 p.m. identity. Presentations are held at the Jewish energy. March’s First Friday continues a cu- at the JCC. Childcare will be provided. Local Community Center, from 10:15–11:45a.m. linary tour of the Jewish world. The destina- businesses will take participants on a wine, Light snack and coffee will be provided. tion for March is the Americas. Participants beer, and cheese tasting adventure. Previous There is no charge. For more information, should bring a (vegetarian) South/Central years included Matt Morgan of Morgan & call 975-9872 or email [email protected] American dish to pass, or bring a small con- York. This year, fine cheeses and gelato will The topic on Sunday March 2 will be “Ju- tribution to cover the cost of ordering ($8/ be provided by Josh Miner, Gelato Specialist daism and Islam.” How have these two major person or $20/family). n religions, with so much in common in terms of Zingerman’s Creamery. Tickets are $45 For more information or to RSVP for any JCS of language and geographical origins, co-ex- per person or $80 per couple. All proceeds program, call 975-9872 or email [email protected]. directly support JCS programs, including isted? What are the implications for today? the Secular Humanistic Adult Education Se- The topic on Sunday, March 30 will be Rabbi Alan Lew to visit Ann Arbor Devon Fitzig, special to the WJN abbi Alan Lew, a leader in the budding Rabbi Alan Lew served many years as the Jewish meditation movement, will be spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Sholom R visiting Ann Arbor from April 4–6. All in San Francisco, where he is currently the are invited to partake in this weekend of pre- emeritus rabbi. He is also the founding director Passover spiritual preparation. The weekend of Makor Or, a center for Jewish meditation ad- will include several talks, text study, and expe- jacent to Beth Sholom. He has published several riential components. books, travels and lectures extensively, and has Erev Shabbat on April 4 will take place at Tem- won numerous awards. ple Beth Emeth with a Shabbat Dinner catered by The cost for the whole weekend is $36. Simply Scrumptious at 6 p.m., followed by Shab- Checks should be made out to Ann Arbor Re- bat Services led by TBE clergy and a sermon by constructionist Havurah and mailed to P.O. Rabbi Lew. Shabbat morning services on April 5 Box 7451, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48107. Be sure at University of Michigan Hillel will be based on to indicate in the memo section that the check a traditional model, according to Lew, but will is for the Alan Lew event. Scholarships and stu- include considerably less text, and considerably dent discounts for the weekend are available; for more chanting and silence. Saturday afternoon information, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@ themes of discussion will be “The Four Cups of templebethemeth.org or 665-4744. n Freedom; Four Aspects of Spiritual Liberation,” Rabbi Alan Lew Rabbi Lew’s visit is being co-sponsored by and “Leave-Taking; The Biblical Pre-Requisite the Reconstructionist Havurah, Temple Beth to Spiritual Liberation.” The afternoon pro- Be Still and Get Going and will take place at Beth Emeth, Beth Israel Congregation, Pardes Han- gram will conclude at Beth Israel Congregation Israel Congregation. “It will be an examination of nah, and University of Michigan Hillel. If you with a seudah sh’lisheet (third meal). Yetziat Mitzraim (the Exodus from Egypt),” says would like to help with the weekend or would Sunday morning April 6 will be devoted to a Lew, “the seminal moment of Biblical leave-tak- like more information, contact Devon Fitzig at workshop based on Rabbi Lew’s most recent book, ing, and the extraordinary Five-Step program for transformation that we find there.” 665-4744 or [email protected].

March 2008 March If you like the new look of the A Washtenaw Jewish News make your next design project a by Dennis Platte 734.483.9619 [email protected] Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 9 ------and other , click Donate Blood Now Now Blood Donate click , Rafi Danziger - and other leading other and Times York New MacNeil-Lehrer MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour g www.givelife.or Dr. Danziger Dr. holds a Ph.D. in Near East Beth Israel’s annual Red Cross blood drive On March 15 at 9 willa.m., Shabbat Yoga March 11, at On 8 Tuesday, pm, Rafi Dan ern Studies from Princeton, an M.A. from the and a ofUniversity from B.A. Washington, the Hebrew ofUniversity Jerusalem. He has pub lished a book and many articles on the Middle East and Africa, and his North ap op-eds have the in peared He has newspapers. on lectured theextensively Middle East, and he has been interviewed on the PBS programs.news ziger, ziger, Ph.D., national AIPAC director of re aat “Israel will present information, and search Impact.” Real a Have Can You How Crossroads: Danziger Dr. in joined AIPAC 1990 as Direc tor of Research and Information, and also is Near newsletter, biweekly of AIPAC’s editor the foreign a was he 1980s the During Report. East Congress. Jewish American the at analyst policy he Previously, taught modern Middle Eastern history at the ofUniversity Haifa in Israel, and at the ofUniversity in Washington Seattle. He also was a visiting fellow at Princeton Univer sity and a consultant on Middle Eastern affairs Institute. at the Hudson will run on Sunday, March 16 from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in the Beth Israel Social Hall. Giving blood is an easy way to save a life, and on an is There mitzvah. important an perform should Donors Cross. Red the with sign-up line to go and fill in theiremail address andbirth date where indicated, and the sponsor code, which information more or volunteer to For bic13. is: for recruitment efforts, contact Ruth Kraut, at 769-5680. coordinator, blood drive be offered in room 15. The class is a gentle “yoga flow”class which is intended to help increase one’s openness and awareness before joining the regular Shabbat service, inspired by the emerging practice of Jewish yoga. Participants are asked to ar rive five minutes before the class and bring along some by comfortable is clothing. Yoga practiced taught is class The mats. yoga on barefooted Stupka. Allison Annual drive blood Shabbat yoga Israel at the Crossroads March March 22. from 11 a.m.–noon and include songs, stories, and prayers, puppets. On Satur Shabbat is run by Peretz the Tot 18, March day, Jennifer 22, March Hirshbein and on Saturday, charge no is There Shabbat. Tot lead willLevine for this program. Also March on 8, Saturday, gradesare second through kindergarten in kids (M&M) led to Matok by the invited Minyan Kander. Jessica ------A mas- A a c t iPurim v e Shpiel, “The Pi rates of Purim,” on - Thurs day night, M a r c20 at h 7:30 p.m. sive ship’s steering wheel will Beth Israel welcomes participation in all of The Beth Israel Spring for Retreat Young On Friday morning, March 21, at 7:30 a.m., 21, March morning, On Friday Boys Boys and girls, men and women are invited The Megilla reading is preceded at 7 p.m. Tot Tot Shabbats for preschoolers and their vice and desserts at 7:15 p.m. The Persian Meal vice and The dessertsPersian at 7:15 p.m. includes Middle Eastern salads, grape leaves, humus, baklava and hamentashen. The cost is $10 per adults and $5 per child, and kids five reservation. confirms Payment free. are and under its events and religious services by members of the general If community. you wish to be added to the mailing list, and or receive email call 665-9897. announcements, Families will be held May 23–24 at the Butzel Conference Center in Ortonville, Michigan. This is a weekend filled with funfor the whole family in a relaxing and beautiful wooded-lake setting. Participants will enjoy a spirited Shab bat with lots of ac exciting singing, good food, tivities and friendly staff that makes sure that every child has a special Activitiesexperience. will include crafts, sports, family games, hik boating, ing, a TheButzelcamp-fire and more. Conference Center offers comfortable resort- like facilities overlooking a private lake in a It on is located setting. countryside beautiful staffedis and Camps, of grounds the Tamarack by experienced counselors from their summer the Shacharit Service includes a Torah reading reading a Torah includes Service Shacharit the and the traditional Megilla reading, followed by breakfast. That evening, Beth Israel offers Meal) (Purim Seudah Purim Persian a family Pranks, and with “Purim Lots Torah, of Puns” Ser Shabbat Kabbalat the by followed p.m., 6 at to dress in costume and attend Beth Israel’s Me Israel’s Beth attend and costume in dress to inter along, sing witha combined gillareading take center stage on the bima as Beth Israel’s Rabbi Dobrusin and staff portray a pirate crew plying ship a pirate aboard guests Jewish and the Persian Sea. Also during this time coffee/ tea/hot chocolate and hamantashen will be available throughout the evening at Meeka’s Mocha Hut. 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Non-movement seminary set to graduate its first rabbis By Sue Fishkoff SAN FRANCISCO (JTA)— When Ruach Ami, answering a growing need. They are training to The seminary’s curriculum reflects that plu- a small, lay-led Conservative congregation in Santi- serve an American Jewish community where de- ralism, combining traditional text study with ago, Chile, began looking for a rabbi, it did not turn nominational lines are increasingly fluid, where wide-ranging commentaries, including think- While they are applying for to the movement’s Latin American seminary. independent, lay-led minyans are popping up ers from Reform to Orthodox. The faculty also jobs, the non-movement rabbis Formed last April after the disintegration from coast to coast, and where Hillel and birth- spans the denominational spectrum. of Santiago’s only other egalitarian congrega- right israel programs provide hundreds of thou- Additionally, the curriculum includes re- must avoid antagonizing the tion, Ruach Ami members wanted to preserve sands of Jewish college and post-college students quired training in community organizing and the spiritual and progressive focus of its par- a taste for pluralistic Jewish life. pastoral counseling. movements. ent synagogue, says member Victor Grimblatt. America’s growing number of new non-Or- “We think the wave of the future is the Many of those offers are for non-pulpit They feared a rabbi from the Masorti seminary thodox rabbis Like their colleagues from the move- transdenominational congregation, or a mul- positions with Hillel or religious schools, or would take them in a different direction. ment seminaries, many of these new rabbis are tiplex congregation that welcomes many kinds as chaplains. Then they heard about Hebrew College in finding jobs outside the pulpit, often as chaplains, of Jews and holds different styles of services,” Judy Ehrlich, 52, plans to take a job as chap- Newton Centre, Mass., whose rabbinical school Hillel directors and Jewish educators. It’s when they Green says. “We are preparing people to serve lain at Hebrew Senior Life, an assisted and in- is set to graduate its first class of 11 transde- aim for pulpit positions in affiliated congregations in those flexible, varied kinds of settings.” dependent Jewish living facility in Boston. nominational rabbis on June 1. that the walls go up, as they compete for jobs with At 34, Koritzinsky is the youngest in his class. Ehrlich grew up Orthodox in South Africa, “When we found out it was not affiliated movement rabbis on a playing field that is con- Most are in their 40s and 50s, and are entering the but she and her husband have been members with any movement, we said, ‘That’s interesting,’ trolled by the denominations. rabbinate as a second career. But he shares with of a Conservative minyan in Newton for the ” Grimblatt told JTA. “Our group of 20 families Despite the challenges, the number of stu- his colleagues a similar eclectic background. past 17 years. The minyan’s combination of tra- dents entering non-affiliated seminaries con- Koritzinsky was raised Reform in a family ditional worship style with a diverse member- tinues to grow, says Rabbi David Greenstein, that was “more culturally Jewish than religious.” ship feels “comfortable,” she says, adding that the rosh yeshiva at the Academy for Jewish Reli- His interest in Judaism bloomed during college. she “identifies with Conservative ideology” but They are training to serve an gion in New York. The unaffiliated seminary he A Russian studies major, he worked with Hil- maintains an observance level she describes as heads has ordained 114 rabbis since 1956, 39 of lel in the former Soviet Union, and helped run Modern Orthodox. American Jewish community them —more than one-third — since 2000. The Jewish family camps with the American Jewish That eclecticism led her to Hebrew College. school currently has 60 rabbinical students. Joint Distribution Committee in the late 1990s. “No Orthodox community would accept where denominational lines are “We’ve been growing exponentially,” Green- He also studied at Pardes, an unaffiliated, co- me as a rabbi,” she says. stein says. “People are beginning to understand educational yeshiva in Jerusalem. “Those were increasingly fluid. Some Hebrew College students transferred the denominations were not given at Sinai.” pivotal years, when I committed myself to inter- from other seminaries, preferring a transde- In fact, the denominations are barely more national Jewish communal work,” he says. nominational approach. is partly Conservative and partly Progressive.” than a century old, the lines drawn according to When Koritzinsky decided to pursue a rab- Rogerio Cukierman, 36, a second-year stu- This summer, if all goes well, newly ordained levels of ritual observance that are no longer set binical career, he chose Hebrew College because dent from Brazil, received his master’s degree in Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky will take that pulpit. in stone, says Rabbi Arthur Green, the rector of it offered the same pluralist vision. Judaic studies from the Reform movement’s He- “I’m learning Spanish fast,” Koritzinsky says Hebrew College’s rabbinical school. “It’s about serving the entire community, brew Union College in Los Angeles, but switched from his Boston-area home. Green says the program was created five not one denomination,” he says. to Hebrew College for his rabbinical training. The rabbis Hebrew College expects to ordain years ago not just to serve a communal need but Rabbi Sharon Cohen-Anisfeld, the dean of “Rabbinical school is supposed to be a trans- this year, and the 41 others coming up in four to provide a home for future rabbis who don’t the rabbinical school, says the 2008 graduating formational experience,” Cukierman says. “At a classes behind them, will join a fast-growing group fit movement categories. class has been flooded with job inquiries. denominational seminary I have to decide the of rabbis produced by a handful of seminaries not “We have people who are Reform theologi- “We’re at the beginning of the process,” she kind of rabbi I’ll be without going through the affiliated with the major Jewish streams. cally and Conservative in practice, or who con- says, “but it’s wonderful to see the interest and These rabbis, and their teachers, say they are sider themselves Conservadox,” he says. need and range of possibilities out there.” Continued on next page Leaders fret over growing divide between religious streams By Jacob Berkman NEW YORK (JTA)—The growing ideological “A number of us have been asking this more ing on Iran, Israel and security issues are very dox Jewish day school and yeshiva students to gap between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox and more frequently in part because of findings close to the thinking of the leadership of the spend a year or two years studying at yeshivas threatens the long-term unity of the Jewish peo- in the AJC’s annual survey, which speaks to a most influential Jewish organizations. in Israel after high school and before college. ple, several communal leaders said at a forum to divide. And the question is how significant is Other panelists, however, said the divide Those yeshivas, Bayme said, are ideologically address the matter. this divide, and what does this say about future between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews incompatible with mainstream American At issue were the results of a survey con- conversations within the Jewish people, and to on the street is dangerous. Jewish thought. ducted in November by the American Jewish the extent that it is real, can it be bridged?” “If one were to look at the American Jewish “The faculties at the institutions they attend Committee, which found widening differences The most significant differences in opin- community, the type of unity that formerly tend to project attitudes that are far more to the between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox on a ion between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox marked us in regard to religious state issues conservative end of the spectrum on all the social range of issues. center on Israel and the Iraq war, according to — not just foreign policy questions— that political issues and are in many ways dissonant The January 31 forum convened by the AJC the survey, which has been conducted annually type of unity has become attenuated,” said from the dominant attitudes of American Jews in and the Orthodox Union also included leaders since 1997. Rabbi David Ellenson, the president of the general,” said Bayme, who is Modern Orthodox. of the Reform movement. According to the survey, 69 percent of Or- Reform movement’s seminary, the Hebrew The divide only stands to get worse as the Or- The AJC’s 2007 Annual Survey of American thodox Jews said they feel “very close” to Israel, Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. thodox grow in importance, Bayme predicted. Jewish Opinion focused mainly on the political compared to 29 percent of Conservative Jews Sylvia Barack Fishman, a professor of con- Orthodox Jews now account for about 9 per- preferences and concerns of Jews leading into and 22 percent of Reform Jews. Only 4 percent temporary Jewish life at Brandeis University, cent of Jews who affiliate with a synagogue, but this election season. of the Orthodox said they feel “fairly distant,” suggested that the gaps are explained in large they comprise 17 percent of the affiliated popu- It showed that while Jews across the religious as opposed to 14 percent of Conservatives and part by a greater commitment among Ortho- lation aged 19-25. About 228,000 Orthodox spectrum have maintained their political party 25 percent of the Reform. dox Jews to the idea of Jewish peoplehood. Jews are younger than 18, compared to 155,000 affiliation, on specific issues the Orthodox are Fifty-seven percent of Orthodox Jews said In the liberal religious communities, she Conservative and 190,000 Reform — Orthodox becoming much more conservative than Jews the United States “did the right thing” when it said, the leaders may be thinking about the is- children, in other words, make up 38 percent of who affiliate with the more liberal religious invaded Iraq and support U.S. military action sue, but their followers are generally apathetic that younger cohort. streams of Judaism. against Iran. Only 27 percent of Conserva- and Jewishly illiterate. “If you are looking at the next generation March 2008 March This trend raises serious questions about tive Jews backed the Iraq war and 38 percent The divide is exacerbated by an Orthodox of who will be Jewish leaders, in the year 2050,” A whether the Jews are still capable of remaining favored strikes against the Islamic Republic; community that is becoming more and more Bayme said, “if you are looking at who is going a cohesive people, said the AJC’s executive direc- among Reform Jews the totals were 22 percent right wing, due largely to the amount of time that to be sufficiently concerned about Jewish com- tor, David Harris, who moderated the forum. and 32 percent. young Orthodox Jews spend in Israel, according munity and Jewish peoplehood activities, one “We are all Jews. But do we share everything, in- Nathan Diament, the O.U.’s director of to Steven Bayme, the director of the AJC’s De- sociologist suggests that 50 percent of that uni- cluding a common language?” Harris asked during public policy, downplayed the differences in partment of Contemporary Jewish Life. verse of people concerned with Jewish life may the event at the AJC’s Manhattan headquarters. opinion, saying that Orthodox Jewish think- It has become a rite of passage for Ortho- be Orthodox.” n Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 ------11 - - This is important because throughout So when Esther is approached by Morde the For rabbis and for the us, story of Es But the thoughtmost fundamental But of all, This self-sacrifice wasexpressed by the ing for a west wind. Even God could not see to it it to see not could God Even wind. west a for ing that they could both Evenbe more so, satisfied. hope possibly cannot Ahasueraus rabbis, the say wish. satisfy everyto guest’s the the story, king seeks to satisfy everyone by taking the advice of others without even ad which to as choice active an making once understand to seem not does He take. to vice that life is about making choicespri upon of based action courses conflicting between of all of consideration wise and values orities, the facts involved. cai to plot, reveal he Haman’s implores her to realize how critical it is that she make a decision, take a stand, and have the courage ofthe one becomes This through. it follow to ofimportanceof the lessons Esther: Megillat facing the choices we have in life and realiz in we can ing the not that, end, please every any in right is think we what do must but one situation. given the with do to has it Yes, one. timeless a is ther survival of our people and the need to stand up against those who would destroy us. But the about also is It that. than more about is it actcourage to in that a we way feel is wise in knowing we a can situation, given not please everyone, and to see that our priorities and n in our actions. reflected are our values thanks-offerings thanks-offerings aroused a deep love for God. Each offering was to be brought with and meditations. reflections its appropriate no matter which offering was brought, was that of giving oneself totally over to God. This absolute self-sacrifice transcended any after Only motivations. or emotions personal this was requirement met could the individ demanded emotions the express to on go ual the particularby offering. burning of the wood on the The altar. To rah likens man to a The tree. burning of the symbolizedwood the willingness sacrifice to For, considerations. personal without oneself when bringing an offering, the donor might derive some degree of satisfaction, personal glory or benefit from the the act.However, burning wood reminded him that there should be no such ulterior motives. The celebrations surrounding the provision of wood for the altar therefore epitomized the purest and most lofty aim of the sacrifices n themselves. ------What is so significant about the wood for for wood significant the so about is What fire the for fuel merely not was wood The But to grasp the importance of we wood, types different many of were There offer But to the rabbis and to us today, reading But to the rabbis and to us today, that fact the in found be to is lesson such One Of all of the commentaries I have ever are boats two that Midrash, the says Imagine, for the joy on the 15th of Av was that this day day this that was Av of 15th the on joy the for whose of trees harvest ofthe end the marked burn the sacrifices. be used to would wood the altar that its donation mandated an ac joy such brought harvest its and holiday, tual nation? Jewish the entire to a played it burnt; were offerings the which by the of function spiritual the in role deeper far of element essential an was and Temple, Holy the sacrifices themselves. must first understand the significance of the an in Nachmanides, to According sacrifices. dividual bringing an offering was to have in mind that the animal being slaughtered was in his place. Only through God’s good will an animal in exchange. did God accept ings, and the thoughts accompanying each of them whenvaried. For example, a person brought a sin offering, he was required to dwell on thoughts of repentance and make amends for his wrongdoing, whereas the Jewish legal, observance of legal, Jewish the day. the book of Esther is more than just the ful fillmentof a The ritualrequirement. book is our life. rich for in meaning and in lessons book the in mentioned not is God of name the at all. This is a human story about individuals inspired by God, acting as human beings in a world while which, than different inspiresours, today. our world to comparison read on the book of the Esther, one I find the in verse a upon based is meaningful most first chapter. In thisverse, we areof toldall for party a that thrown has Ahasueraus King the dignitaries in his empire and he has told restricthe “no servants that should there be apparent this While wants. he what in tions” the drinkorders, referringto specifically is ly Ahasu of reflection a is this that noted rabbis the tragic in fact, personality flaw and, eraus’ book. the entire through that he shows an for hoping are sailors whose one sea, the in east wind and the other whose sailors are hop we we are told of the importance of telling the story in its entirety every year on the day of the festival of While Purim. the other books add meaning to our observance of the par ticular holiday, the reading of the entire book entire the of reading the holiday, ticular of Esther is an integral part to the halachic, ------Washt WJN on the haftarah ver ver the past I year, have written a series of columns for the enaw Jewish News he Torah reading for Shabbat March for Shabbat March reading he Torah portion first the is This Vayikra. is 15 in the book of Leviticus. It discuss The Talmud The relates Talmud that when the Jews there is Interestingly, another instance in As As Purim approaches, it seems appropri The Ketuvim have great importance in the The five books known as theMegillot— Vayikra special the WJN Goldstein, to Aharon Rabbi Megillat Esther: the courage to make a choice a make Esther: the courage to Megillat special Dobrusin, Rabbi the Robert to es the various types of sacrifices theJewish to offer duringpeople commanded were the times of the Tabernacle and later the Holy In the Temple. description of the first few types wood the fire usedfor of the sacrifices, times. numerous the altar is mentioned on exile, the Babylonian from Israel to returned after the destruction of the First Holy Tem ple, they found no wood for the altar in the Several families storehouses. band Temple’s ed together and donated these wood. Later, families were given the permanent honor of supplying the wood for the The altar. Sages decreed that the days when the wood was fes minor a as celebrated be should donated the families. by tival which celebrations are connected to wood. The Mishna states: “There were no other holidays as great to all of Israel as the 15th One of the of Kippur.” reasons and Av Yom T O readings, the readings from the prophets read read prophets the from readings the readings, on Shabbat - morning read following the Torah ofbooks the from comes texts these of Each ing. the the Neviim, the second section Prophets, of Bible. the Hebrew the Tanach, ate to shift attention from the Neviim and focus instead on the the Ketuvim, Writings, which is the third section of These the Bible. books the include the Megillot, “scrolls,” the most famous of the book is which of Esther. ba the as used often are They tradition. rabbinic sis of significant midrash, textual commentary, Rabbinic Classical of Torah. the stories on the midrash beganoften with a thequotation from Ketuvim which was then used to clarify or add booksThese Torah. the from verse a to meaning to be considered were particularly rich; and be- cause the texts were beloved by the people, the commentaries based on these books were par ticularly compelling. Song of and Ecclesiastes Ruth, Songs, Esther, Lamentations—were each assigned by the rabbis to be read on a particular holiday. the only reading all Among of though, these, “com a considered was Esther ofbook the of itself book the in because is This mandment.” ------Rabbi Rabbi Julie Schoenfeld, the director of rab- Noting there is “plenty of work” to go The situation is different in the Reform “There will be more rabbis ordained than Synagogues Synagogues affiliated with theReform and Congregations affiliated with the United While rabbis from the non-movement The CCAR may soon give accreditation to While they are applying for jobs, the non- at students rabbinical fifth-year the of Some of Academy the of dean Gottlieb, Mel Rabbi are careful “We not to invade the bound The biggest challenge for these rabbis is no It’s trouble for non-affiliatedcongrega Rabbis, from previous from Rabbis, page aries of the denominations or threaten them he “But some says. in congregations any way,” needs.” fit their us when the lists don’t to come binic development for the Rabbinical Assem see doesn’t bly, that as problematic as long as the congregations go through the approved first. process search around, Schoenfeld says she would not view the Academy for Jewish Religion or Hebrew opportunitiesforthe “impinging on as College rabbis.” Conservative movement, says Rabbi Arnold Sher of the CCAR’s rabbinic placement office. He says the three North American Reform seminaries have had“unusually graduating large” classes ordaining recently, 61 rabbis in 2007 and 56 this year. expected more won’t that “and says, Sher openings,” are there n College.” help Hebrew tions to hire them. The question isn’t relevant relevant isn’t question The them. hire to tions among because no Orthodox congregations pulpita hire to likely is congregation Orthodox institution. a non-Orthodox rabbi from Conservative movements present a challenge. rab of their regulations the by bound are They associations.binical a given are Judaism ofConservative Synagogue list of candidates approved by the movement’s Reform serve that Rabbis Assembly. Rabbinical Central the of members be must congregations ofAmerican Rabbis. Conference these in membership for apply seminariesmay associations, their acceptance is decided on a basis. case-by-case so its graduates imme would College, Hebrew eligible. become diately theantagonizing rabbis avoid must movement or movements placing a in congregation an position. untenable Hebrew College are interviewing at congrega tions affiliated with thebut movements, none of those congregations the except one in Chile JTA. speak to would Jewish Religion California, accepts that rabbis from the movement “get seminariesfirst dibs” pulpits. affiliated on experience. I might consider myself Reform now, now, Reform myself consider might I experience. but in fiveyears Icould seemyself becoming a rabbi.” nondenominational or Conservative finding pulpit positions. IYouth

Optional recess in the HDS computer lab Dina Shtull, special to the WJN he computer lab at HDS is bustling with activity, but it is not class time. It is recess time on Thursday, the day that students can opt to work on non-required computer T projects. Computer teacher Carol Gannon is thrilled. “I wish all education could be like this—kids choosing to work on their own projects that they are excited about.” Morah (Hebrew for teacher) Gannon opens up the computer lab during her own mid-day break from teaching. “The children’s excitement motivates me,” says Gannon. I stop to talk to fourth grader Asaf Pollock. He tells me he is producing a movie called The Code. He wrote the story board about good guys who stop the bad guys from finding the code which, if found, could shrink the world to non-existence. Asaf tells me who in the computer lab is on his production team. “Mira (Kaufman) is my co-director,” he shares pointing to her. “She is writing the script from the story board; four scenes are written, and there will probably be 10 all together. Kobi (Eichner) is working on special effects; Miriam (Siegel) is working on sound, and Jane (Mintz) will be an actor.” I sit down next to Miriam, and she demonstrates how she is using the software GarageBand. “I’m writing the music for the introduction to the movie,” she explains. She has made a mix with Sci Fi Texture, Secret

Miriam Siegel (left), Asaf Pollock (center), Jane Mintz (right) Agent Guitar, and Techno Bass. Kobi shows me the special effects options he is considering (fairy dust, electricity, earthquake). He is learning how to use i-movie for editing the movie. There are 10 computers in the lab, and all are occupied. But there are rules that the children need to follow. If they have a question about how to proceed, they must first read the manual that Morah Gannon has prepared for them. If they can’t find the answer using the manual’s table of contents, they can type in their question in the Help box on the computer. If that does not answer the question for them, they can then ask a computer mentor. The computer mentors are fifth graders who have also chosen to spend their recess in the computer lab. They have been trained by Morah Gannon. “Another rule,” she explains, “is that students must commit to coming to computer lab at least once a week.” Gannon teaches the children that following through on their extra-curricular projects is just as important as completing their regular classroom assignments. She is also pleased to point out how well the children of multiple ages are working together. Arianna Seir, along with other second graders, is making a PowerPoint slide show of her school bird report. This is an enrichment project that goes beyond the regular classroom assignment. Arianna is trying to make a full sentence out of facts written on the paper copy of her report. She slowly and carefully types, “A little woodpecker is four inches. A big wood- pecker is 12 inches.” “What do you think?” she asks Sophia Eisenbeiser, a fifth grader mentor who sits patiently next to her. In true educator style, Sophia answers back, “Arianna, what do you think?” When the mentors are not busy helping other children, they can work on editing their school research papers. Fifth grade mentor, Seth Stancroff, is writing about Charles Babbage, the inventor of the computer who lived during the 1800s. Seth takes the time to explain to me that Babbage wanted to build something that could mechanically calculate tables of loga- rithms. After a few failed attempts, he finally successfully created an analytic engine which was 15 feet tall, weighed 8 tons, and had 25,000 parts.

March 2008 March Recess time is almost over, and the kids need to get back to class. “Time to save and shut

A down,” Morah Gannon calls out. The kids line up to leave the computer lab, busy chatting about what they will work on next. n For more information about Hebrew Day School, call 971-4633 or visit the school’s website at www.hdsaa.org. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 12 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 13 ------www. . . For more information on g This summer, DeYoung and Hirshbein Last but not least of the workshops was methodolo- explored teachers Panush, With Starting in January 2007, High/Scope and High/Scope 2007, January in Starting High/Scope has provided extensive training for members of helping ac - to the ECC staff, the process. celerate will again attend CAJE. This time, they have been invited by the CAJE program commit introduc workshops of series a present to tee childhood early Jewish the to High/Scope ing n community. more informationFor on the ECC go to jccannarbor.or High/Scope visit www.highscope.org. teaching at BIRS and her sixth year of teaching teaching of year sixth her and BIRS at teaching at TBE, engaged the teachers in an intense ex ploration of drama, cooking, movement, mu sic, and arts and crafts. Naomi Goldberg, third grade TBE noted teacher, Shill’s skill “using in recollec triggerhelp students’ to tangibleitems tion of and biblical Melanie Heitman, stories,” “Karen’s commented, teacher TBE gradefourth different many so had She great. was workshop SO has she involved… kids the getting of ways many resources… puppets, instruments, cos tumes, books, etc… I definitelygot some ideas her.” from a dedicated group of teachers working with theTeaching T’fillah: Teaching in Panush Aviva current is Panush “Hows.” the as well as “Whys’ ly the for director educational Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing and teaches for Metropolitan of School Mini Adult Melton the for education Jewish in worked has She Detroit. over 25 years as a school curriculum director, ofof teacher and children and adults developer all ages. gies of teaching children the mechanics as well Teach as the meanings and language of prayer. ers discussed ways of helping students develop on and prayers individual to commented connection personal a who Teachers service. prayer the this workshop emphasized that the workshop excel “an is Panush that and “outstanding” was them presented who teacher” encouraging lent, with innovative games and interactive ways to “I noted, of BIRS Jacobson Rachel tefillah. teach gained some very useful insight… and learned strategies new incorporate and improve to how gone wish have I only I could teaching. my into n of one as well!” to workshops the other cultural cultural traditions of the children in a given wellvery work would thoughtit We program. in a Jewish program because it places such a In premium on High/ social responsibility.” Scope programs, learning to solve interper figuring as important as just is problems sonal out how a complicated puzzle goes together. Cognitive skills are applied not only to liter math, and acy, science, but also to social and development. emotional the ECC into entered a partnership with the goal of implementing the High/Scope ap proach to a level that would allow the ECC to serve as a demonstration site for those wishing to see the curriculum in action. ------the dy

Teachers who attended Karen Shill’s session, session, Shill’s Karen attended who Teachers Finally, the last piece of the puzzle fell into into fell of puzzle the piece last the Finally, High/Scope has been used in many dif NAEYC had long been a proponent of active of proponent a been long had NAEYC a perfect way for teachers to see how cause it really did help me understand where my students are coming from. It was interest ing how to teens are consider trying to push the boundaries and challenge authority….The way the teachers structured our discussion in the same way they might structure a class was Religious Religious “The School noted, presentation and content of my workshop was very helpful, be namics actually work.” Moshe Kornfeld, TBE Kornfeld, Moshe work.” actually namics seventh “I grade added, feel teacher, that I gained some valuable down tools that I am immediately incor breaking for porating into resources my lesson plans. In I particular, new feel some have I that disruptions with dealing classroom for and cliques way.” and educational productive in a really Engaging Students in Learning the us Tanach Approach, Multi-sensory and Multimedia a ing room a into opening tent-like a through entered decorated all around with artistic representa of year 20th her in Shill, ofstories. tions biblical ed that children are active learners, who draw on on draw who learners, active are children that ed their experiences and their culture to develop their own understanding of the world around revised them. While standards NAEYC’s rein force this position, many of the new standards singlea choose to programs childhood early for call stan new Reviewingthe use. curriculumto model dards, ECC “For said, Director Noreen DeYoung a long time we used an eclectic approach to our program, taking the best features of a number of - re were I felt that the new standards But curricula. approach.” one use just ally pushing us to Foun High/Scope The offallthe in 2006. place which has long had an international fo dation, talk to programs local several approached cus, very was ECC The partnerships. forming about to “This According interested. Hirshbein, was really exciting for me. I had gone through the ago, years training several program High/Scope but now they offering were to help us train our staffentire approach.” the High/Scope in ferent cultural settings, from Indonesia to Ireland, and from Singapore to South Africa. “High/Scope According to works DeYoung, well with so many cultures because it draws curriculum content from the family and been re-accredited several times since then. times since several been re-accredited stat NAEYC paper, position 1997 a in learning: ------Jewish Jewish identity and - - - - - In In contrast to the room of teachers explor While While the Jewish early childhood commu Every summer, thousands Every ofsummer, educators (in the ideas to be a part of a experience.” daily ing just how to students, our reach youngest down the hall teachers of older students ex plored Dialogue on Dialogue: Engaging Teens and Pre-teens in Relevant Jewish Discussion about Judaism with two popular and - expe rienced teachers. Marjorie Rhodes, who has been teaching at TBE for eight years, and Abe Morrison, who teaches at TBE and also serves as youth b’nai director, mitzvah and teacher, led song middle leader, school and high school teachers in animated and conversation activi ties exploring the challenges and opportunities As Tani related to teaching teens and pre-teens. sixth Shtull-Leber, grade teacher at Beth Israel Jewish Jewish Classroom, teachers explored how to integrate Jew ish content with five ingredients of Active Learning: materials, manipulation, choice, child language, and adult scaffolding; di Noreen DeYoung, ofrector the JCC Ear ly Childhood Center, and Hirshbein, Peretz assistant led director, this session, which emphasized an open- ended which approach teachers ap Fre Michel preciated. “During noted, teacher a preschool TBE und, the workshop session we explored real and ac tive scaffolded materials. We ideas not only of bring to but… concepts and holidays teaching cluding cluding many from Ann Arbor) attend CAJE, the Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Edu leading cation, the for conference nation’s Jew ish A educators. few summers at ago, meetings of Jewish early childhood specialists at CAJE, an advocacy effort was initiated to push for a standard of practice in Jewish Early Childhood early Education and that would reflect the mostrecent development child regarding thinking education. Peretz Hirshbein, assistant director of my the firstECC “At CAJE, theremembers, teacher- very a reflected sessions childhood early young with working to approach rigid directed, participatedI later, years few a just But children. to sought that sessions policy-oriented more in forward.” push our field ac- nity practices was pushing that for promote tive learning, the National Association for the na- the (NAEYC), Children Young of Education leading tion’s child advocacy organization, was revising its standards for the accreditation of early childhood programs. Ann Arbor parents choosing when accreditation NAEYC for look an early childhood program for their children, been has as evidenced by the highECC proportion of - accred The Arbor. Ann in programs ited accredited by the since NAEYC 1997, and has story a involves number of separate develop all happening ments at the same time. ------my my during during

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Peretz Hirshbein, special Hirshbein, the WJN to Peretz High/Scope Early Childhood and the JCC Center cators in Ann Arbor.” Ann in cators the workshops, everyone was energized and ready to expand their repertoire of teaching ideas and At Active resources. Learning in the dining partners.” Another teacher noted, “It was “It noted, teacher Another partners.” dining really nice to see some of the other Jewish edu them to young children. We discussed different dinner about different Jewish concepts and presenting discussed We children. young to them ideas that have worked in the past among able to brainstorm with brainstorm to able A

enaw enaw County to learn together in the annual Jewish Educators Council Workshops Winter is Council Educators Jewish The 16. January on funded the ofby Federation Jewish Washtenaw County and is composed of the principals and So Cultural Jewish from education of directors Day Hebrew Havurah, Reconstructionist ciety, School, Early Childhood Center of the JCC, Keshet Ann Beth Arbor, Temple Emeth, and each teach this Beth For event, Israel Congregation. workshops, four of one attend to chose ers led by one or more talented local educators. The following workshops were offered: Active Learning in Students LearningEngaging in the Jewish Life: Classroom; Bringing Jew to History ish using a Multimedia and Multi-sen Tanach the on Teaching Dialogue theT’fillah: sory Approach; Teaching and, “Hows;” the as well as “Whys’ - Rel in Pre-teens and EngagingTeens Dialogue: Discussion about Judaism. evant Jewish Many came together. from an entire day or af- ternoon of being in the classroom. It is always exciting to see so many teachers in a room to and socializing, of time a was dinner and gether, sharing. As one participant “I remarked, was O

Cindy Saper, special the WJN to Saper, Cindy Jewish Educators Council workshops attract 65 teachers Council workshops Educators Jewish ucational research organization, located in Ypsi in located organization, research ucational research groundbreaking the on Building lanti. of its founder, David High/Scope’s Weikart, high-quality - edu into childhood early research cation has had High/ far implications. reaching first theScope’s Perry study, Preschool Project, showed for every dollar spend on preschool education based on Learning Active principles, societybenefit ina mea seven-fold reap would educa such as sures status, economic earnings, tional performance, commitment to marriage, and social responsibility. hood Education. A “community growing of has practice” emerged calling for practitioners to use early childhood approaches that pro vide children with the opportunity to actively respecting process, learning own their in engage to ability the with learners powerful as children derive meaning from their direct experiences. this Predictably, movement has its roots in the Chicago, big Jewish communities ofYork, New it also predictably, Less D.C. Washington and has its roots right here in Ann Arbor, at the JCC’s Early Childhood where the Center, ECC is the firstJewish program to adopt theHigh/ early education. childhood to approach Scope IJewish Camping

Explore Tavor: a great introduction to JCC Camp Raanana unveils new overnight camping programs for Summer 2008 Rachel Schreiber, special to the WJN Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN “Tavor is a great camp and I wish I could be a part of the session. He didn’t like camp; he he Jewish Communi- camper,” says Caren Goldberg. “loved it.” ty Center of Washt- Last summer Goldberg’s daughter Alex- “Technically, I loved the food, swimming, T enaw County has ander (Allie) Forman, fifth grade student at the everything.” Ben says, “The first night I got announced several changes Burns Park Elementary School, attended the there we got to go roller skating and I loved stay- planned this year for Camp inaugural season of Explore Tavor. Tavor’s ing up late.” He also worked in the gan where he Raanana, the JCC’s summer new program offers a shortened session for helped plant, harvest and water the plants. day camp for children en- first-time overnight campers. When Ben arrived at camp on Visitor’s tering kindergarten through Allie’s best memories of Camp Tavor are Day, the other kids in his cabin, who had eighth grade. Camp Raanana working in the gan (garden), being together already been there the past couple of weeks, is dedicated to providing a with her friends and having fun at dinner, espe- welcomed him and he thought they were fun. nurturing environment for cially Shabbat dinner. Each night after dinner, His mom, Renee Pinsky, says, “Ben’s older children to explore new in- they would sing, and her favorite song was “Eye sisters inspired me to send him to Explore terests, learn important skills, of the Tiger.” Her avodah (work) group recycled Tavor.” It was also the length of the program gain self-confidence, interact the paper products. Allie laughs, “It was fun (one week) which enticed her. She continues, with other Jewish youth, and jumping on the boxes to get them squashed.” “Ben wasn’t ready to attend the full session. have fun. Deborah Huerta Goldberg saw changes in her daughter This year he is ready to stay for three weeks has joined the JCC as its new when she returned home after her two and (the full session).” youth, teen, and camp di- a half weeks at Tavor. “Allie came back happy Esther Lara’s first introduction to Camp rector, and Nate Bankirer is and was conscious of wanting to be help- Tavor was through the Jewish kids she knew returning this summer as as- ful,” she says. Goldberg especially likes the from Ann Arbor. Lara says, “They are splen- sistant camp director. They way Tavor introduces the concept of com- did, great kids. Well behaved and respectful have been working together munity and emphasizes its importance. “It’s teenagers.” It seemed for her son, Noah Lun- over the past several months also about social responsibility to the greater zlara, Camp Tavor was the right place and Ex- to plan a variety of new pro- world,” she comments. plore Tavor was the right program where he grams for Camp Raanana. Allie’s friend, Maya Ben-Shahar also grew could get a feel for overnight camping. For summer 2008, from her experience at Explore Tavor last Noah, a fourth grade home schooled stu- Camp Raanana will feature summer. Maya enjoyed her avodah project. dent, liked everything about camp. He felt revamped programming She choose pinat chai where she worked with there was a good balance between the activi- for all age groups. Campers the goats and the chickens, cleaning up after ties and the rest time. Noah especially enjoyed entering kindergarten through them, feeding them and gave them lots of pet- Frisbee Ball, a game similar to soccer, but second grade will enjoy more ting. “The food was good,” says Maya. Her fa- played with a frisbee. instructional swim lessons each vorite song was “Eye of the Tiger” too. For his avodah, Noah’s group worked week and new activity choices. The gan is another special place for camp- around the camp repairing and fixing things. Campers entering third through ers. “We made a salad out of the vegetables One of his favorite times was when he and his fifth grade will be able to choose from the garden. We had green beans, onions work group were in woods and they swung on from two specialty options each and lettuce,” says Maya. the vines. week to enhance their camp ex- Her mom, Sarah Ben-Shahar, felt Tavor Esther Lara reflects on Noah’s departure perience. Their mornings will be was great and Maya was having a wonderful for camp, “I knew Noah would be fine because devoted to specialties such as boat- experience for her first time away from home. I felt safe with these people. I knew I was going ing, martial arts, digital photogra- She felt good knowing while Maya was at to miss him and I knew he wouldn’t miss me. phy, model rocketry, Abrakadoodle camp she was well cared for. I did know I would be fine.” art, silly science, soccer, drama, Ron Sussman, the local Camp Tavor regis- She made that leap of faith because she and dance. For those campers enter- trar, explains, “Camp Tavor initiated Explore trusted the kids who had gone to Tavor and ing sixth through eighth grade, the Tavor last summer in response to the desire felt a camp like this with these kids would Pioneer Travel Program will feature to offer our program to younger first-time be a good match. She’s glad she sent Noah exciting new field trip destinations, campers. We know an overnight camping ex- to Camp Tavor. She explains, “Tavor is good opportunities to work on mitzvah perience might be a concern for both camp- moralistically, ethically, and spiritually. It’s not projects, and more time to enjoy the ers and parents. Having the opportunity to just summer camp, but they get something lake at the camp site. explore a shorter session filled the needs of deeper from the camp experience.” Other changes for this summer many families.” They must get something much deeper, if include lower prices for a.m. and p.m. ex- Going to camp with friends does make the the parents yearn to be the campers. n tended care, new games and activities for transition easier from home to camp, but also the bus ride time, more overnight camp- having older siblings who love Tavor makes the Camp Tavor, affiliated with the Habonim-Dror ing events over the course of the summer, younger ones hungry to try the experience. Youth Movement, welcomes all kids starting the and enhanced C.I.T. and Junior Coun- Ben Pinsky, a fourth grade student at summer after third grade. Camp Tavor is lo- selor programs for high school students. Wines Elementary School, has waved good- cated in Three Rivers, Michigan, two hours west The C.I.T. program is for teens entering bye to his sisters, Alana and Alexa, 16 and 12 of Ann Arbor. For more information, call Ron ninth or tenth grade who can commit respectively, as they headed off to camp for Sussman, (313) 702-3116 or visit Camp Tavor’s to a four-week program and are looking the past three summers. Last year, thanks to web site at www.camptavor.org. for a challenging, fun, and rewarding Explore Tavor, Ben was able to join them for summer experience. Teens must fill out an application and meet with the camp di- rector to receive approval to enter the C.I.T. program. The Junior Counselor position is a Celebrate Shabbat the Jewish summer camp way paid position for older teens with prior day Noreen DeYoung, special to the WJN camp experience; applicants should contact

March 2008 March Bring back memories of summer camp This Shabbat will be a chance for past the camp director to request an application A Shabbats and create new ones. The ECC and JCC campers to get excited about camp and set up an interview. Youth department invite you to join for a this summer and for prospective families to Camp Raanana is located on its own fun-filled Shabbat dinner, sing-along, and learn about Camp Keshet (for ages three to beautiful private beachfront at Indepen- craft time on Friday, March 14 from 6–8 p.m. five) and Camp Raanana (for kindergarten dence Lake County Park. The facility in- The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children through eighth grade). cludes a large covered pavilion, a swimming age two years and older. continues on next page Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008

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The camp dates for summer 2008 are June June are 2008 summer for dates camp The The Kids’ Night The Out Kids’ program is open to There There will also be many special events The cost will be $650 per athlete. For

[email protected] Youth 23–August 23–August 15. A ninth week field trippro portation from afternoon and morning offers also and Lake, options. care extended beach, beach, playground structures, and access to ball fields,volleyball courts, nature trails,a spray zone, and more. The camp program ming includes activity sessions (such as arts and crafts, nature, sports, music, and Juda swim general lessons, swim instructional ics), and trips, field or events special weekly time, Friday afternoon Shabbat celebrations. The JCC provides round trip school bus trans Continued from previous from Continued page Participants are invited to are Participants invited bring their favor spe- this to animal stuffed or pet Webkinz ite celebration a to devoted Out Night Kids’ cial intro to chance a willhave Students oftoys. duce their favorite toys to all their friends, invite other kids to be their friends in Web kinz World, and play games toprizes. After a yummyearn dinner, they will funget to watch the Story movie withToy all their animal friends. and stuffed human new both JCC members and non-members in kindergarten through fifth grades. Thecost of is $20 JCC ($18 the for members evening additional siblings) and $24 for non-mem bers ($22 additional siblings). Space is lim ited, so please register March by Thursday, con information, more for or register To 20. Director Deborah Huerta at tact Youth JCC [email protected] 971-0990 or Deborah Huerta, special the WJN to Huerta, Deborah program Out Night Kids’ a host will JCC The March on 22, from Saturday, 6:30–10 p.m. JCC to host Webkinz themed themed Webkinz host to JCC Kids’ Night Out Halye Aisner, special the WJN to Aisner, Halye Washtenaw of Center Community Jewish The County has announced that it will send a team to the JCC Maccabi Games taking place in Detroit from August 17–22. The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style athletic competition for Jewish teens age 13–16 from around the world. The Detroit girlsbasketball, and boys willgames include boys and girls boys soccer, baseball, girls softball, girls volleyball, boys in-line hock golf, tennis, ey, bowling, dance, swimming, tracktennis. and field and table taking place, beginning with the opening ceremonies at the Palace of Auburn Hills, an event at Ford Field and participation in the community-wide Celebrate Israel 60 at the Michigan State Fair Grounds. Partici pants will together by travel bus West to the week the of beginning the at JCC Bloomfield fami withhost participants all will and stay lies in the Detroit so area that they can have experience. Maccabi the complete more information or to participate in the 971-0990 at Huerta Deborah contact Games, or JCC to participate to JCC in

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JCC youth program highlights Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN ver the past few months, students participating in the JCC’s youth programs have en- joyed many unique events and activities. They have made olive oil in celebration of O Chanukah, learned about geodesic domes at the Henry Ford Museum, emulated the work of famous artists through Abrakadoodle Art lessons, and reflected on the environment during Youth Social Action Day. During a day off from school in November, students enrolled in the School’s Out/JCC’s In pro- gram had a wonderful time exploring the Henry Ford Museum. They sat in a 1940s diner, played with popular toys from previous generations, toured a dome-shaped “house of the future,” saw hundreds of machines and automobiles, and tested paper airplane designs. It was a very fun and

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Chanukah celebration stimulating day for the students and staff alike. Participants in Kids’ Konnection, the JCC’s after school program for students in grades K–5, were treated to a special visit in December from staff of Chabad’s Chanukah Wonderland. The students had the opportunity to make oil using an olive press and then used that oil to light a beautiful menorah. They also learned about the story of Chanukah and the watched a video showing the great variety of hanukiyot (menorahs) used around the world. During the JCC’s Winter Break Fun Days, students participated in a variety of special ac- tivities and fieldtrips. Instructors from Abrakadoodle Art, the leading nationwide provider of youth art education programs, conducted several innovative art lessons with the students. Each day, the students learned about a particular artist or style and then created their own piece based on the day’s lesson. Due to the great response to the program, the JCC is now offering Abraka- doodle Art enrichment classes and will include Abrakadoodle Art as a one-week specialty at Camp Raanana this summer. On Martin Luther King Day, the JCC, Jewish Family Services, and the Benard L. Maas Foun- dation cosponsored a community-wide Youth Social Action Day at the JCC. Since the date cor- responded with the start of Tu B’Shevat, the event focused on environmental justice this year. Students created planters using red buckets and a variety of other recycled materials from the Scrap Box. They also enjoyed a Leslie Science Center presentation on animal habitats, complete with a live rabbit and snake. The event concluded with a Tu B’Shevat seder which gave everyone a chance to enjoy some delicious fruits and reflect on the value of trees. n Many more great youth events are planned in the coming months. For information about any of the JCC’s youth programs, contact Youth Director Deborah Huerta at [email protected] or 971-0990. March 2008 March A Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 16 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 17 I Youth

Help your children enjoy nutritious foods Open enrollment for the Noreen DeYoung, special to the WJN JCC Early Childhood Center o your children refuse to eat nour- for lunch, what snacks to offer to the kids and Noreen DeYoung, special to the WJN ishing food because they think it how to reduce their soft drink consumption. The Early Childhood Center will be accept- D is boring and tasteless? Are you Most importantly, parents and kids will learn ing applications for child care and pre-school overwhelmed with to enjoy nutritious foods. programs for the 2008–2009 school year, be- food ads that tempt Yael Dolev coaches ginning Monday, March 3, for children and kids to eat junk? The people in how to sustain siblings currently enrolled in the program. JCC’s Early Childhood nourishing eating hab- Applications for member families of the Center will be holding its in a program called Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw a series of seminars to “Enjoy Eating and Nev- County affiliate organizations (Temple Beth help encourage chil- er Diet Again.” With a Emeth, Beth Israel Congregation, Hebrew dren to eat nutritious- multidisciplinary back- Day School of Ann Arbor, Jewish Cultural ly. The four course ground in agronomy, Society, etc.) will begin Monday March 10, series will be taught botany and ecology and enrollment for the general public begins by Yael Doley, and will from the Hebrew Uni- Monday March 17. take place Wednes- versity of Jerusalem, Child care programs are offered to chil- days, March 26, April Dolev has hands-on ex- dren ages two months to five years old in a 2, 9 and 16 from 7–8 perience as a researcher, state-licensed and NAEYC accredited cen- p.m. at the Jewish a professional food ter. The ECC Active Learning center offers Community Center industry magazine edi- a High/Scope curriculum to best meet the of Washtenaw County. tor, a farmer, and many needs of each age group. The highly-edu- The cost is $60 for all years of experience in cated, warm, and nurturing staff help chil- four weeks, or $20 per training kids and adults. dren to excel in all aspects of their lives. All session. Call 971-0990 Dolev keeps a whole- children three years and older participate in Yael Dolev to reserve a space. some Mediterranean a pre-school program designed to prepare These discussion groups will provide new diet as a second nature, and brings new in- children for kindergarten. insights on how to offer your children delicious sights to cooking and eating. For more infor- The ECC offers a High/Scope curriculum, and nutritious meals. Included will be tips on mation, visit www.dolevfoodcoach.com. n which is an active learning approach to educa- how to find time to eat breakfast, what to pack tion for young children. All of the programs in- tegrate Jewish curriculum with the High/Scope curriculum. Children in the pre-school classes JCC Youth Enrichment Classes to begin March 3 also participate in “An Ethical Start” program. Deborah Huerta, special to the WJN This curriculum is specially designed to teach ethics to young children using a central Jewish The JCC offers a variety of fun and stimu- lead an entertaining and active class each text, Pirke Avot. lating afternoon enrichment classes for stu- week exploring a variety of sporting games The center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. dents in grades K–5. The classes are open to and activities. Monday through Friday. Children can regis- both JCC members and non-members. The Martial Arts for Health and Fitness will ter for full or part time. A half day pre-school next session of classes will run for five weeks, continue on Thursdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m. program is offered for children 3 to 5 years old. beginning on March 3. for students in grades K–5. Taught by Rab- This program meets from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 THE A Fit Kids class for students in grades 2–5 bi Peter Gluck, this energetic class teaches ENJOY p.m. Monday through Friday. will be offered on Mondays, 4:15–5:15 p.m. kids how to take care of their body, achieve Kim Braun will lead this innovative class to a healthy lifestyle, and treat themselves and For more information about any of the programs STAR TRAX expose kids to the joys and importance of others with respect. Classes will include or for an application contact Noreen DeYoung at proper fitness and nutri- 971-0990 or [email protected]. EXPERIENCE! tion. Visiting experts on yoga, healthy eating, and other topics will enhance the experience. Intergenerational, An Abrakadoodle Art class will be offered for International Passover students in grades K–3 on seder to be hosted by JCC’s Tuesdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m.. This unique class will Early Childhood Center be taught by instructors Noreen DeYoung, special to the WJN from Abrakadoodle, a lead- KATIE JIMMY LUTALO BLAIRE WILL GILL The JCC’s Early Childhood Center and Old- MICHAEL GEORGE PARIS JORDAN ANDRÉ CHRIS ing nationwide provider of er Adults Program will host an Intergenera- youth art education pro- tional Passover Seder on Thursday, April 17 grams. Each week students at 11 a.m. This year’s theme will be “Pass- $1,595 will explore a particular over Around the World.” Children from the AFTERNOONS artist, culture, and/or style, ECC will open their classrooms for guests to and then create their own & SUNDAY EVENINGS taste, see and feel how Passover is celebrated creative piece based on the Ella Volk and Nicolas Bachman displaying their work $1,995 from Abrakadoodle Art class around the world. Children will also partici- day’s lesson. pate in an interactive telling of the Passover SATURDAY EVENINGS The popular Swim with Kim class for stu- warm-ups, stretching, breathing exercises, story. Each classroom will choose a country dents in grades K–5 will continue on Tuesday and basic self-defense techniques. to study and learn about the culture, cus- GEOFF afternoons from 4–6:30 p.m. Kim Braun of- The cost is $60 for students enrolled in toms and foods of those countries. As part KRETCHMER fers swimming lessons at High Point School Kids’ Konnection at least two days per week, President/ of this process, they will discover how each Partner for swimmers and non-swimmers of all lev- $65 for all other JCC members, and $70 for culture influenced the Jewish Celebration of els. Transportation is available to and from non-members. Snack and supervision in the March 2008 March Passover in that country. High Point School in the JCC van or bus (call JCC’s after school Kids’ Konnection program A Songs and dances from the holiday with en- for details). until 4:15 are included for all kids enrolled liven the celebration. A Passover style lunch will On Wednesdays, a Gym with Kim class will in enrichment classes that day. After-class su- ENTERTAINMENT be served to all who attend. The event is open to be offered from 4:15–5:15 p.m. for students pervision in Kids’ Konnection from 5:15–6 everyone in the community. in grades K–2. Now that warmer weather is p.m. is available for a fee. For more informa- To make reservations, call 971-0990 or 248-263-6300 around the corner, it’s time to start practic- tion or to register, contact Deborah Huerta at stop by the JCC front desk. www.startrax.com ing skills for summer sports. Kim Braun will [email protected] or 971-0990. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 18 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 19 - -

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Dobbs fired back earlier this month, calling the calling month, this earlier back fired Dobbs Earlier in the program, which aired 4Feb. that that was just countered an opin Murguia JTA’s to responded Dobbs nor ADL the Neither For his part, Gilchrist said he accepts that the ADL “a joke” in “a ADL joke” the course of a heated exchange on his program with a Latino civil rights activist. The activist, Janet Murguia of La Raza, had cited ADL research into anti-immigrant groups and called the league “a very well-respected voice.” on CNN, Dobbs characterized the ADL and the Southern Poverty Law Center “absolute as amnesty and borders open for groups advocate illegalfor aliens.” by contacted requests for comment. But Keith Olbermann of networks three the of one MSNBC, “Countdown.” program, his on responded AJC, the World,” the in Person “Worst called the feature a In Olbermann quipped that Dobbs could launch a presidential campaign as the head of his own po immigration debate has overheated and will take care to ensure his language stray doesn’t into the inflammatory. build a name on it.” a name on build “They a joke.” are snapped. Dobbs me,” by “Not a fact.” “It’s said, Dobbs “No,” ion. League. the Pro-Defamation litical party, many ways,” said the JCPA’s Hadar said Susskind. many the ways,” JCPA’s “He obviously is one of these people who has to going up taken this and issue he’s decided - - -

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Activists Activists also have described the presence of Washington D.C. Washington pressed pressed concerns, and the issue is slated to be addressed at the upcoming plenum of the Jew ish Council for Public Affairs, a public-policy umbrella organization that brings together several prominent national Jewish groups, the major synagogue movements and scores of lo cal communities. an Project, Minuteman the of founders the were organization created to patrol the U.S.-Mexican by accused been border have and groups intercept those crossing illegally. Minuteman-related sion news programs to provide a microphone to to microphone a provide to programs news sion individuals and organizations that promote hate, espouse vigilantism, or viowhite even supremacy - in the immigrationlence debate.” gen the AJC’s said Sinensky, Jeffrey can cause,” eral counsel, who drafted and signed the letter. violence.” to a precursor just really “It’s Mexican flags in the United States as acts of war. of acts as States United the in flags Mexican it said Committee a letter to the heads of Jewish major cable news networks American the week, last “inappropriate was and offensive for major televi

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Leila Haddad Gypsy Dances from Rajasthan to the Nile WED, MAR 12 | 8 PM Power Center

Leila Haddad is recognized as one of the world’s foremost oriental dancers, performing Raqs el Sharqi, commonly referred to as “belly dance.” This performance is beautifully staged with exquisite handmade costumes, nuanced lighting, and sophisticated technical direction. In this new work, Haddad creates a dialogue between ancient dance traditions — the Ghawazee (Gypsy) dances of Upper Egypt and those of the Kabelyas of Rajasthan, India. She is joined onstage by the renowned Ghawazee musicians of Luxor, who play a variety of traditional instruments. Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Media Partners Michigan Radio, Between the Lines, Metro Times, and The Arab American News.

SFJAZZ Collective A Tribute to Wayne Shorter JOE LOVANO artistic director and saxophones | DAVE DOUGLAS trumpet | STEFON HARRIS vibraphone and marimba | MIGUEL ZENÓN alto sax and ute ROBIN EUBANKS trombone | RENEE ROSNES piano | MATT PENMAN bass | ERIC HARLAND drums THU MAR 13 | 8 PM Hill Auditorium Heralded by the Los Angeles Times for its “sheer, out-of-the-box musicality,” the SFJAZZ Collective explores the last 50 years of jazz repertoire. Led by Joe Lovano, the Collective’s 2008 concert pays tribute to the genius of saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, with performances of his works alongside new pieces by each of the Collective’s members. Sponsored by Media Partners WEMU 89.1 FM, WDET 101.9 FM, and Metro Times.

FRI, MAR 14 | 8 PM San Francisco Symphony Hill Auditorium MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS conductor Under the baton of one of today’s most exciting conductors, the San Francisco Symphony will perform Jean Sibelius’ last complete symphony alongside Beethoven’s rst fate-defying statement of musical revolution, the “Eroica” symphony. PROGRAM Sibelius Symphony No. 7 (1924) Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E- at Major, Op. 55 (“Eroica”) (1805) Sponsored by Media Partners WGTE 91.3 FM and Observer & Eccentric Newspapers.

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Two trailblazing choreographers bring together an all-male company from Senegal and an all-female company from the U.S. to explore cultural dierences and similarities, and history’s impact on African and African American cultures in an extraordinary collaboration entitled The Scales of Memory. Funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts and the National Dance Project March 2008 March of the New England Foundation for the Arts.

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Granted temporary stay, Africans struggle in Israel By Dina Kraft TEL AVIV (JTA) — A rank stench rises up from but the small office in Israel of the UN High have a cent in pocket and no Hebrew, so these the basement shelter crammed with mattresses Commissioner for Refugees cannot review all people are going to be dependent for a while.” The government has stopped and blankets. There is only one bathroom for their cases. At the moment, the majority are The goal is for the Africans to stay at the shel- the 170 Africans who live here, and there is no from the Ivory Coast and Eritrea. The Eritreans ters only until they find work and can move into distributing work permits to shower. Most have not bathed in weeks. have been granted work visas by Israel’s Interior their own apartments, said Elisheva Milikowsky, Several shelters like these are scattered Ministry because of the instability in Eritrea, 25, a social work student at Ben-Gurion Univer- them, and Israel is encouraging through the hard-luck streets of south Tel Aviv. but those from the Ivory Coast face deporta- sity of the Negev who has become one of the Funded mostly by private donations and the tion because the UN has said it is safe to re- main organizers overseeing the Africans’ needs. them to return home. city, they are filling up as the Israeli government turn to that country now that the war there is Milikowsky’s work is an extension of the vol- grants hundreds of illegal African migrants tem- practically over. unteer work she began last summer in Beershe- Israel is encouraging them to return home. porary shelter in the country and, in some cases, Advocates for the Africans and Tel Aviv of- va, when hundreds of Sudanese refugees were “Look, I have no slippers,” says one, showing his ficials say they welcome the government’s deci- being dropped off in the city after being picked two mismatched flip-flops. Next to him are ripped- sion after months of lobbying to release many up by army patrols that caught them after they open boxes of donated food and clothes dropped Some 800 Africans currently of the Africans who were imprisoned, but they crossed into Israel from Egypt by foot. off for the refugees but first picked through by lo- say the government in Jerusalem is being irre- The refugees dubbed Milikowsky the “an- cal Israelis, many of them indigent themselves. The live in the dank shelters of Tel sponsible by not providing any assistance. gel of the Sudanese” for her help finding them Africans finger the expiration dates on a cereal box On an almost daily basis, about 50 Africans food and shelter. and ask if it is still okay to eat. Aviv… the majority are from arrive in Tel Aviv with nowhere to go but these Outside the shelter on Matalon Street, a Laso Kosse, 39, arrived in Israel from the shelters. The Welfare Ministry rejects the notion 24-year-old man from Eriteria who is ill and has Ivory Coast after a long journey through Mali, the Ivory Coast and Eritrea. that it should help them, saying the ministry has trouble walking approaches Milikowsky and Niger, Libya and Egypt. At home he had a cloth- no budget – or orders – to do so. asks for another appointment with a doctor. ing store but fled because of fighting. work permits because the situation in their own “It’s up to the cities to deal with it. We have She writes down his name on her yellow le- “You cannot be without a work permit – countries is so unstable. neither the budget nor instructions to deal gal pad, which is full of names and requests for look around at all these young men,” he said, Some 800 Africans currently live in the dank with them,” Nachum Ido, a ministry spokes- help. Another Eritrean man shows her his new pointing at a small crowd gathered around. shelters of Tel Aviv. With the government releas- man, said in reference to the refugees. “I think work permit folded into a plastic cover and asks “They are hungry.” ing scores more currently being held in prison the government will soon have to deal with to be remembered if she finds jobs. Yael Dayan, deputy mayor of Tel Aviv, said since illegally entering Israel from neighboring this and find money.” Later, Milikowsky hears the story of a man the city is overwhelmed and cannot handle this Egypt, the shelters may get even more crowded. Government officials have said they are whose wife was caught by the Egyptian police as wave of homeless Africans. She urged the Israeli “Here it’s better because you are free,” said sympathetic to the Africans’ plight but are wary the couple tried to cross the border into Israel. government to help. Filmon Jekleab, 22, an Eriterian who came to the of Israel, a state the size of New Jersey with a He has not heard from her since, and now he is “They cannot dump this on us; no munici- shelter after three months at the Ketziot prison population of some 7 million, being over- alone is Israel with their 6-month-old baby. pality can handle this,” she told JTA. “If they take in Israel’s Negev desert, where the Africans are whelmed by a flood of African migrants. Many Back at the shelter, she again is asked about them out of prison, then they have to make sure housed in a makeshift tent encampment. Israelis say the government first must deal with how long it will take for work permits to be they at least will have a roof over their heads.” His friend Ibrahani Tesgai, 26, who deserted its own needy communities before helping dis- processed. She reminds the men, who at this Some 800 Africans remain in Ketziot Prison. the Eritrean army, interjects as he pours watery advantaged foreigners. shelter are mostly from Eritrea, that they are About 80 of them are women, some of whom coffee from a bowl into small plastic cups. “Here “There is a feeling of crisis,” said Tally Kri- relatively lucky the Israeli government has al- are with children, including babies born there. it’s almost prison,” he says. etzman, a lawyer from the Tel Aviv University lowed them to stay at all. Human rights groups have petitioned Is- There is no running water in the shelter. A Refugee Rights program who is trying to find A few blocks away, at a shelter where the rael’s Supreme Court for relief, but without volunteer organization delivers food, some- the Africans work. “The Ministry of Interior men are mostly from the Ivory Coast, there success. The state told the court it is in the times sporadically. is letting them stay and the prisons are letting are no such reassurances. The government has process of improving conditions for the Af- All those in the shelters are asylum seekers, them out. But when they come out they don’t stopped distributing work permits to them, and ricans at the prison. n

Lab partners: Fund assists Israeli cancer researchers By Dina Kraft JERUSALEM (JTA) — If mapping the hu- Nobel Prize winners in chemistry, Dr. Aaron Oncology Institute of Shaare Zedek hospital man genome was the seminal biological Ciechanover and Dr. Avram Hershko. in Jerusalem. work of the 20th century, then learning how In Israel the issue of money is especially Gleevac, which treats the myelogenous to “read” those genes will define this century, crucial because government funding for ba- form of leukemia and a rare form of stom- says one of Israel’s top cancer researchers as sic cancer research is more limited than in ach cancer, was developed in Israel. So was he tinkers in his lab surrounded by tiny plas- the United States, where many of Israel’s Velcade, which treats multiple myeloma, a tic tubes of DNA. leading scientists move. disorder of the plasma cells. “What is really important is how genes Substantial U.S. government funding is one All were funded with grants from the Is- are developed,” says Howard Cedar, a U.S.- of the main reasons labs in the United States rael Cancer Research Fund. born scientist at the Hebrew University and produce such strong research, says Dr. Yashar Moshe Oren, a fund grantee from the Hadassah Medical School. Hirshaut, the Israel Cancer Research Fund’s Weizmann Institute of Science, discovered Cedar recently won the prestigious Wolf chairman and a leading American oncologist. the location and revealed the nature of the Prize in Medicine — Israel’s equivalent of a No- Hirshaut says the fund’s money can mean gene p53, which halts tumors before they bel Prize — for his work on how genes become the difference between a promising Israeli grow. A damaged p53 gene is involved in the active and inactive during the normal develop- post-doctoral researcher staying in America formation of 60 percent of cancers. Oren’s ment of cells and how this process is compro- or returning to Israel. research is being used by more than 2,000 mised in cells that become cancerous. “We choose with our limited funds the scientists around the world who are seeking He is among hundreds of Israeli scien- very best science,” he said. “We are creating a clinical uses for his discovery, according to tists whose research has been supported by marketplace for ideas.” the Research Fund. the Israel Cancer Research Fund, a chari- Hirshaut argues that research dollars go Oren says he has continued his research table organization funded predominately further in Israel than in the United States be- on the p53 gene at the Weizmann Institute Howard Cedar March 2008 March by North American Jews that aims to keep cause of lower overhead costs. That, he says, has after completing his post-doctoral work in

A Israeli researchers in the country performing helped make Israel a center for cancer research. Several important cancer drugs have the United States. cutting-edge research instead of losing them “For every dollar they give they get three emerged from Israel. “Very little was known about p53, and in a “brain drain” to institutions abroad with times as much as in the United States,” he said. Doxil, a drug approved by the U.S. Food most people did not appreciate its signifi- more money and resources. Another reason Israel is fertile ground for and Drug Administration that is used in cance and the need to support research on Since its launch in 1975, the fund has high-quality research, Hirshaut says, is the the treatment of a form of cancer related to it,” he said. “The only agency to offer support awarded some $35 million in research grants. questioning and skepticism that is part of AIDS, as well as breast and ovarian cancer, was the ICRF.” n was developed by Dr. Alberto Gabizon of the

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East and retake in the Middle sort the just to home is Sitka Chabon’s tailed, Coen populate that characters improbable of brothers films.It is theCoen brothers, after all, who gave the world The Dude, the hero film 1998 their of out stoner and bowling devotee who finds himself negotiating the return of a bimbo kidnappers. supposed her wife from per seems noir, film and comedies screwball fectly suited to a novel that contains distinct ofelements both. among But 2007. in critical acclaim to leased sense a created book the writers, Jewish some of unease, and even barely suppressed out when resurface to sure is which of some rage, released. the film is anti-Zionist message, Ruth Wisse, a noted Yiddish scholar at de Harvard University, molished the novel in a withering “sustained a essay it calling in magazine, Commentary act among of other denigraprovocation,” tions; Podhoretz and journalist Samuel Freedman offered similar criticisms of A the de novel. ------is is a noirish crime - - , it’s , sure it’s to engender some -type Fiddler generated excitement over over excitement generated Munich Munich The Mary Tyler Moore Show Moore and its The spin- Mary Tyler Not Not having the heart to continue in a these create to assembled Booker cast The Set in Sitka, a fictional Yiddish semi-state Set a in fictional Sitka, of way the murder the turnson plot The Just as Just on on the Roof sion sion of stories, like those great bits were that sprinkled throughout the Booker musical.” added, “I’m not Jewish, but the point is that you really don’t have to be Jewish to love these won derful stories of Jewish folklore.” He was right. Though you can hear the instantly identifiable New Jewish York accents and the stereotypical Jewish themes, these are universally acces political vein, Booker teamed with writer George as Foster to, he “try later recalled, to do an album ver stories. and humorous jokes sible names; new and familiar included recordings many from face familiar a already Jacobi, Lou Arlene sitcoms, Golonka, who later starred on Mayberry, R.F.D., and who, along with Bob the McFadden, voice of many TV car a then Harper, Valerie toon Also, characters. who unknown would dancer, go on to fame on ward ward son of a a Chasidic drug-addledrebbe, chess prodigy found dead in his room at a seedy hotel. Meyer Landsman, the hard- boiled homicide detective investigating the gets more murder, than he bargained for — as noir detectives always do — when he un war a ignite to zealots Jewish by plot a covers controversy, too. controversy, in Alaska created to shelter Jewish refugees after Israel’s lost war of independence, The Union Yiddish Policemen’s Chandler. oftradition Raymond the in novel Sitka is a place filled with Yiddish pimps and prostitutes, drug addicts and degener the Where Chasidic ates. kingmakers are the and detec the hard-living villains, scheming hearts of have turn to gold. out tives maker maker (Steven Spielberg) and a renowned film a make to Kushner) writer Jewish (Tony of Jewish interest, the Coen-Chabon collab oration is sure to stoke the imaginations of Yiddishists and Jewish filmbuffs And alike. also like Minnesota professors, Minnesota have professors, only rarely been audiences. mainstream by embraced film Jewish beloved a of together coming the

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Coen brothers set to bring Chabon’s ‘Sitka’ to the screen to ‘Sitka’ bring Chabon’s Coen brothers set to BenBy Harris H ers ers have developed a cult of fanatic follow ers that have sustained their unique brand of filmmakingdespite generally modest re turns at the box office. Theirbiggest success to date, last year’s which won four Oscars this year, including best film,but thebrothers, sons of a pair of marked a turning point in the author’s grow author’s the in point turning a marked ing exploration of Jewish themes in his fic- tion. been has sensibility Jewish whose filmmakers who but movies, their of countless in evident have yet to fully actualize their Semitic hu film. in a full-blownmor Jewish the hadCoens agreed writeto and direct the film adaptationof Union. Chabon this,” wrote in an e-mail to JTA. “They of heroes are mine.” NEW YORK NEW YORK (JTA) — In some ways, it’s a most natural shidduch. Prize-winning novelist whose best-selling2007 book,

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At Purim, bake a gift of breakfast pastries By Linda Morel, JTA arcy Goldman still recalls the Since themes are popular and everyone ap- kind gesture on a Purim in the preciates the warmth of a cozy breakfast, make M mid-1980s. this Purim the year to bake muffins, scones or Her first son had come into the world with coffee cake for family and friends. newborn jaundice and had to stay in the hospital Although Goldman is an award-winning after Goldman, the author of A Passion for Bak- cookbook author, she remains a home baker at ing (Oxmoor House, 2007), was discharged. heart. She has plenty of advice for those who Reluctant to leave her baby—he’s now 22 fear baking. and healthy—Goldman spent some sleepless “Look for recipes where the batter is mixed nights in the lounge nearby. Dismal, she calls in one bowl,” she says of the fuss-free, time- those nights. “But early one morning, three saving technique. Many one-bowl recipes yield Orthodox ladies came with hamantaschen, impressive results. Make an easy dough,” Gold- graggers [noisemakers] and small cakes,” Gold- man says. “Prepare a lot of one thing. Instead of man remembers. “They sprinkled pennies and attempting to bake four different pastries, make pastries around me. Like three angels, they gave four batches of one recipe.” Breathing rough Both me that gladness of feeling, that very festive joy, Give limited amounts of the batches to each which Purim is known for.” person or family on your list, she suggests, then Each year when the Megillah of Esther add thoughtful extras that personalize each gift Nostrils? Mendele Moicher is read, Jews revisit the story of Haman, the basket based on the recipient’s interests or taste. wicked vizier who plotted to annihilate the Jews Some examples: For tea lovers, include an Sforim’s Art of Bilingual Fiction e 17th David W. Belin Lecture in Americanof ancient Jewish Persia Affairs and instead was hung on the assortment of fragrant teas, a tea bag caddy and gallows he had built for his intended victims, a tea infuser. Avid readers might enjoy a new Heinze will discuss thethanks question largely of to the help of Queen Esther. novel, bookmarks or magazine subscriptions. “cultural exploitation” Muchin America, relieved, her Uncle Mordecai asked the Goldman claims that on her Web site, Bet- especially as it pertainsJewish to Jewish community to turn Purim into days of terbaking.com, she receives more traffic on Pu- feasting and gladness. He implored Jews to send rim than at any other holiday during the year, performers, past and present.gifts to one another and donate money to the even though it is a mainstream site. ursday, Marchpoor. 8 Jews to this day give charity, or tzedakah, “People who don’t bake find a way to rise to to worthwhile causes and convey gift baskets, the occasion at Purim,” she says. 7:00 p.m. or mishloach manot, of baked goods, wine and Goldman also is full of ideas on presenting 202 S. ayer St.,other Room delicacies 2022 to family and friends. They also these breakfast treats with style. One is to use Call 763 9047 forsend details to the needy and those new to a commu- attractive tins, which can be ordered online at nity or whose spirits need bolstering. Cookietins.com. But with open containers, such As a recipient of this kind of compassion as baskets, she suggests wrapping with yards of Goldman, a pastry chef and master baker, be- cellophane that can be purchased in a rainbow TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.CPRS–AA.COM lieves that everyone can sprinkle joy as easily as of colors at stores that sell gift wrap. confectioners’ sugar. One just needs an oven; Loaf pans work well as containers, as do col- she will help with the rest. orful mixing bowls, large Chinese take-out boxes “At Purim more than at any other holiday, (from Dollar stores, Sweet Celebrations and par- it’s especially meaningful to bake,” Goldman ty stores), flower pots, platters or bowls (bought says. “Besides the fact that most pastries don’t on sale or at thrift shops) or any offbeat vessel. taste as good prepared outside of the home, People love to be surprised by unusual packag- Purim is a holiday about giving, and baking is ing. No two gifts have to be presented the same about giving of the spirit.” way, nor do they have to contain identical extras. Hamantaschen—homemade or other- Here are some extras that complement wise—for centuries has been the heart of Pu- breakfast pastries: jars of honey or jam, pancake rim presents among Ashkenazim. But with mix, maple syrup, granola, a small breakfast the advent of the Internet, many people buy cookbook, tea, coffee or mugs. The day’s news- professionally prepared gift packages revolving paper might be a nice touch, too. around themes, such as breakfast fare, healthy Like the three women who one morning snacks or pita bread and Middle Eastern cui- long ago showered Goldman with pastries and sine. Although Jewish law permits engaging an pennies, you can be the sunshine that brightens agent, such as a store or company, to distribute someone’s day. gift baskets, a business cannot duplicate the The recipes below are from A Passion for Baking. 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Warsaw: The new Jewish destination By Rabbi Brian Lurie, J. the Jewish News Weekly of Northern California Many Jews hear the word “Poland” and are had experienced in Germany during the ear- powerful the Holocaust mentality of vic- tion, civic engagement and dialogue.” filled with visions of anti-Semitism. I under- ly ’90s—the government was supportive of timization remains, it must not trump our After my many meetings, Halbersztadt stand that perspective. America and Israel, the people were hungry commitment to living and improving this took me to the site. The museum will face the In the late ’70s, I traveled twice to Po- for democracy and capitalism. imperfect world. Rappaport Memorial, which depicts the War- land, both times with Jewish federation mis- I am not saying that anti-Semitism has The reason for my journey was to talk to saw Ghetto Uprising. Standing there, I realized sions. Each trip revolved around visits to vanished. One only has to read “Difficult the professional leadership of the Museum of that this place and this museum will become Auschwitz- Birkenau—experiences that are Questions in Polish-Jewish Dialogue,” co- the History of Polish Jews, and talk we did. I one of the key destinations for the Jewish peo- among the most emotional and up-setting published by the was preconditioned ple. Already 40,000 Israeli youth visit Poland times of my life. I felt confusion, anger and American Jewish to appreciate the every year; it will become a major educational impotence. In this gray communist society, Committee and the museum’s efforts, center for this young population. all Poles looked anti-Semitic to me. I wore a Forum for Dialogue Since 1989, Poland is home to a but my reaction to Moreover, I believe that tens of thousands yarmulke throughout my time there to show Among Nations, to phenomenal rebirth of Jewish life what the planners of American Jews will come to Warsaw to ex- that we had survived, and as a challenge to all be disabused of that were doing thrilled perience this place. This also will become a around me. From Poland we went to Israel. notion, but there is and culture that receives sup- me. key educational center for Polish youth. The message was simple: from the Holocaust a dramatic differ- The profes- Yet one should not see the museum with a to rebirth, from almost unquenchable evil to ence from my trips port from American donors. sionals at the mu- view only to the past, but as a place that offers light and hope. in the ’70s. seum — especially insights for the present and future. For much I never thought I would go back to Po- Most notably, today’s Poland is democrat- Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, head of the of the 900 years depicted in the museum, Po- land. But I returned last month at the urging ic and more sympathetic to Israel and Jewry international team that is producing the land was the center of all Jewish creativity. Its of Bay Area philanthropist Tad Taube and than most of Europe. Since the fall of com- 40,000-square-foot core exhibit — have cap- lessons about pluralism, tolerance, multicul- Jerzy Halbersztadt, the director of the Muse- munism in 1989, Poland is home to a phe- tured 900 years of Polish Jewish history in turalism and diversity ring true today. I see um of the History of Polish Jews. I went from nomenal rebirth of Jewish life and culture the most exciting and unusual ways. I do not the symbol of this place as the phoenix — Israel to Poland on El-Al. That the order of that receives support from American donors, have the space here to describe all the imagi- from ashes we are reborn anew, a strong and my trip was reversed was a harbinger of the led by the San Francisco-based Taube Foun- native methods her team has used to present dynamic Jewish people. whole experience. dation for Jewish Life and Culture, as well as those 900 years. P.S. The January day I left Warsaw, it was Warsaw was its customary winter gray, the Polish government. Halbersztadt wrote about the project: “In bright, warm and sunny. n but not as cold as I was warned it might be. For a number of years, I have been con- sum, our museum will take its place internation- Rabbi Brian Lurie was formerly the executive My room at the Novotel Centrum Hotel was cerned that the Holocaust will forever be the ally as a bold and innovative example of what director of the S.F.-based Jewish Community brighter and more user-friendly than the one central point in Jewish history. Though the a museum can be and do in the 21st century. Federation and head of the United Jewish Ap- I had just left in Herzliya Petuach. In discus- Holocaust is our nadir, the Jewish people It will provide a rich visitor experience with a peal. He is currently a volunteer in the Bay sions with many Poles, I found the attitude of should be committed to life as our central unique learning environment that is informed Area and in Israel. the people and government much like what I purpose, rather than death. Despite how by a progressive approach to informal educa-

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Bring a vegetarian South/Central Ameri pass can or bringdish to a small contribution to cover cost of ordering. $8/person or $20/ 6:30 family. p.m. at the JCC. For more infor mation contact [email protected] or or to RSVP, call 975-9872. the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad books to browse and buy. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and buy. browse books to 11 a.m. ing. gan. Hike at Kensington Metro Park. Small car to or information, For parking. for charge or 546-9645 at Eve or 883-9522 at Eli call pool, [email protected]. email ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of House. at Chabad 8 p.m. life. service for children in kindergarten through grade 2 with songs, stories and active learn the calendar. and and their parents followed by Kiddush. Tot 11:15 a.m. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di before hour 1 Chabad. Torah: the of mensions Every Saturday. House. at Chabad sundown group group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown Every Saturday. House. Chabad at v’Shalom. TheBrit leaders Tzedek of the first the think Israel/ joint tank, Israeli-Palestinian Palestine Center for Research and Informa tion (IPCRI), will share a first-hand assess ment of the state of of thePart times. uncertain these in Israeli-Palestinianprocess peace a ten-city tour with two authors - Israeli Ger shon Baskin and Palestinian Hanna Siniora. 8 p.m. at the JCC. A gourmet dinner donors’ precedes the talk. Donation required for din ner. Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation of Community Jewish Cen County, Washtenaw Jewish ter, Cultural and Society, the Ann Ar informa For bor Havurah. Reconstructionist tion, contact Mike Appel-Kraut at 769-5680 [email protected]. email or dar. 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Women: ophy–for Thursday. Every $3 a.m.–noon; 11 news, the on perspective ish Homemade Dairy Buffet noon; Lunch, Spe 1 (varied), and cial guest events presentations Warshausky, Sidney with Group Literary p.m.; at the JCC. 2:15–3:15 p.m. commentaries. commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Tuesday. Every Special congratulations will go out to those fam your Bring better. or old years 80 are who 12:30 p.m. provided. cream and ice Cake ily. Carol Finerman, Kelsey Museum and Jew ish Historical Society (JHS) Archivist and of Beth Israel Congregation, will President share historical information and interview ofrecords the local Jewish community and of the Elise Weisbach “finding bringaid.” a JHS will 1 p.m. also participate. Kogan Ida by concert and lunch features Event in Russian to honor mothers, wives, friends and colleagues. Lunch at contact information, For noon; JCC. the at p.m. 1:30 concert at Nina Dmitrieva at [email protected] or call 769-0209. information, For 7 p.m. Show. Student Talent call 971-4633. Sharpenbad. your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal system by following the intrigu ing discussions in the The Talmud. Talmud is a composite of practical logical law, argu 6. mentation and chapter moral teachings. Study of Metziah the Bava tractate Talmud original 8 p.m. Jewish Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. in Topics Jewish Law: Outing: Concert Weekly Yiddish Yiddish Reading Weekly Group: First Friday Shabbat: Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Philos Jewish and reading Torah Weekly Prayer, SPICE SPICE of LIFE: Birthdays and Carol Finerman: “Preserving Jewish History:” Day Celebration: International Women’s Adar: Be Happy It’s Study Group–Jewish Talmud Civil Law: Friday 7 Friday Thursday 6 Wednesday 5 Wednesday : ------Chabad. Chabad. Study JCS. Education . Every Sunday Chabad. Learn- Chabad. Delve into A Community Conver JCC Seniors. 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Maria Farquhar, 10 Maria Farquhar, a.m.; $4/session or $10/3 sessions; Conversations on Current State of World Jewry, 11 a.m., $3 Dairy Buffet, noon; Games and Activities Luncheon including 1 artquilting, projects and Jongg, poker, Mah . Tuesday Every p.m. JFS. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Jewish at a.m.–noon 9 from class Ongoing JFS. Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For or 769-0209 at JFS contact information, more Every Monday. [email protected]. email Consciousness withinRabbi Judaism.” Rami grow to wants he that says sometimes Shapiro What is. he thinks dog his person the be to up does your dog think of you and what does it mean to be human, to be good, to be lov ing? These issues and others will be explored varietya using ofeyes Jewish sources through including film,television and books includ ing informa For 7:30 p.m. episodes of Star Trek. tion, contact Devon Fitzig at 665-4744 or [email protected] An Chabad. in-depth Women: study into the an overview of book, Torah the weekly prayer reading, with Jewish 9:30 philosophy. a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad ofTrip the Jewish People:” series for adults taught by Larry Kuperman. Learn about the Jewish originshistory, of the focus including today offorms Judaism Bible, implica- the and values, Humanistic Secular on Juda is topic Today’s identity. modern for tions ism and Islam, covering how these two major coffee and snack Light coexisted. have religions provided. 10:15–11:45 a.m. For information, [email protected]. call email 975-9872 or Chabad. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di before hour 1 Chabad. Torah: the of mensions Every Saturday. House. at Chabad sundown group group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown Every Saturday. House. Chabad at Reading Reading the Bible may be easy, but under standing it is no simple matter. Study the in text the withtogether original, the classical

the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad sation. JFS. Third annual event founded as a who her ended Jacobowitz, Toby memorial to the at p.m. 2–4:45 depression. of result a as life JCC. For information, contact Lisa Keefauver [email protected]. email at 769-0209 or ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of House. at Chabad 8 p.m. life. Calendar SPICE of LIFE: Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Torah Weekly Rabbi’s Rabbi’s Class: English as a Second Language Daily Classes: Reading Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Strange Long, The Brooklyn: to Sumeria “From Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Tanya–Jewish Mystical Mystical Insights to the Women Torah–for Laws Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Shabbat services:Shabbat See listing at the end of calendar. Depression Awareness: Depression Awareness: Jewish Women: Concepts–for Tuesday 4 Tuesday Monday 3 Monday Sunday 2 Sunday

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“Israel at 60:” TBE. Shabbaton Weekend with Jewish Yoga. Led by Allison Stupka. 9 a.m. Rabbi Reuven Firestone. Dinner at 6 p.m. “Israel at 60:” TBE. Shabbaton Weekend contin- followed by Shabbat service with sermon ues from Friday. Service, discussions, lunch and by Rabbi Firestone. $9/dinner. For informa- interactive text study with Rabbi Reuven Fires- tion or to register, contact Devon Fitzig at tone. $18/Saturday registration; $27/Friday and 665-4744 or email dfitzig@templebethemeth. Saturday registration. For information or to reg- org. See also March 15. ister, contact Devon Fitzig at 665-4744 or email Celebrate Shabbat the Summer Camp Way: [email protected]. JCC–ECC and JCC–Youth. Bring back mem- Concert Outing: JFS. Outing for older adults to ories of your summer camp Shabbats and hear the music of Rachel Patrick, violinist, at create new ones. The Early Childhood Center Britton Recital Hall. 2 p.m. $6 for roundtrip and Youth Department invite you to join in transportation on JFS CareVan, if needed. a fun-filled Shabbat dinner, sing-along and For information, contact Nina Dmitrieva at craft time. Chance for past campers to get ex- [email protected] or call 769-0209. cited about camp this summer and for pro- Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: spective families to learn about Camp Keshet Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- for ages 3–5 and Camp Ranaana for grades mensions of the Torah. 1 hour before sun- K–8. $10/adults; $5/children 2 and older. down at Chabad House. Every Saturday. 6–10 p.m. For information, contact Noreen DeYoung at 971-0990 or email ndeyoung@ Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study umich.edu. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at Pourin’ for Purim: JCS. Wine, beer and cheese Chabad House. Every Saturday. tasting adventure, provided by Josh Miner, gelato specialist of Zingerman’s Creamery. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. $45/person; $80/couple. 7 p.m. at the JCC. For information, see website at www.jewish- Sunday 16 culturalsociety.org, call 975-9872 or email [email protected]. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the the calendar. prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Saturday 15 Chabad House. Every Sunday. Blood Drive: BIC. Red Cross Blood Drive from Shabbat Yoga: BIC. Gentle “yoga flow” class in- 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. tended to help increase one’s openness and Purim Basket Assembly and Delivery: JFS. Vol- awareness before joining regular Shabbat unteers needed to assemble and deliver baskets service, inspired by the emerging practice of to area seniors. Meet at Jewish Family Services March 2008 March A Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 28 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2008 29 ------Be Cha Chabad. Chabad. JCC Seniors. Also Also April 2, 9 JCC–Seniors. An JCC–Seniors. JFS. JFS. Monthly drop- JFS and “JewishJCC. Chabad. Chabad. 9 a.m. at the See listing at the end of TBE. 7:30 p.m. TBE. JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with offers reflections on the Jewish JCC–Seniors. JCC–Seniors. Local expert Linda Maria Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; a with Jew Events Current Heather Dombey, $3 a.m.–noon; 11 news, the on perspective ish Homemade Dairy Buffet noon; Lunch, Spe 1 (varied), and cial guest events presentations Warshausky, Sidney with Group Literary p.m.; at the JCC. 2:15–3:15 p.m. Diane Feldt will “Cooking present with Dark and Green discuss Vegetables,” greens and 1 p.m. ills. herbs common for Gatherings, and Holidays: Traditions, Mean ingful “Making and Celebrations” and Shar 1–3 ing p.m. at Family Rituals.” the JCC. $5/ cost. drop-in in support group for adult children for agingcaring Cosponsored parents. with the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, Temple Jewish BethCongregation, Israel BethEmeth, Cultural Society and the Jewish Community Part Center. of the JFS Caregiver Concierge program funded by the Jewish Federation. informa more For JCC. the at p.m. 6:30–8:30 tion or contact to Abbie register, at 769-0209 [email protected]. email or nie Rose and Kol Holev choir members will 7:30 p.m. perform. bad. 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Chabad. Chabad. Morning services BIC. For tots 3–5 years old and old years 3–5 tots For BIC. Chabad. Megillah reading, gra reading, Megillah Chabad. BIC. Reading of the Megillah, Megillah, the of Reading BIC. TBE. Megillah Reading by Rab by Reading Megillah TBE. JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with is a documentary film includ BIC. With “Purim traditionalTo With BIC. their parents followed by Tot Kiddush. 11 a.m. Kiddush. Tot by followed parents their Mame-Loshn ing popular figuressuch ascomedian David Steinberg being talking Yiddish spoken about in their households. 1 p.m. For information, Ladin at 662-6613. Lily contact bi Levy at 6 p.m. followed by carnival games and food until 8:30 p.m. $1/4 game tickets. gameSpecial area. tot losophy–for Women: losophy–for Thursday. Every JCC. Maria Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; a with Jew Events Current Heather Dombey, $3 a.m.–noon; 11 news, the on perspective ish Homemade Dairy Buffet noon; Lunch, Spe 1 (varied), and cial guest events presentations Warshausky, Sidney with Group Literary p.m.; at the JCC. 2:15–3:15 p.m. at U-M Hillel (Purim baskets) during the day. during the day. baskets) ach (Purim manot with Megillah reading. 7:30 a.m. Send Send a.m. 7:30 reading. withMegillah offers reflections on Jewish faith, reason, reason, faith, Jewish on reflections offers Belief at the JCC. 7:30–9 p.m. and experience. ogower presents different topicsrabbinic and eachTalmud weekTanach, from texts using provid texts of translations English literature. and philosophy of law, areas in Discussion ed. 8 theology. p.m. at U-M Hillel. For informa call662-5805. tion, The Book of Esther, with the Pirates of Purim: Purim: of Pirates the with Esther, of Book The 7:30 p.m. Shpiel. Purim A Sing-A-Long gars for everyone, hamantaschen eating, danc ing, singing, door prizes, raffles, refreshments, 8:15 p.m. in costume. Come and more. K–fifth grade. Spring has sprung and it is time to time is it and sprung has Spring grade. K–fifth celebrate Purim. Make hamantaschen, decorate much and games, carnival Purim enjoy masks, Purim is the more. time to be silly and there will be plenty of opportunities for silliness during this Out School’s day. $32/JCC members; $30/ information toor For care. $8/extended siblings; contact Deborah Huerta at register, 971-0990 or [email protected] Meets at a private home every week exceptwhen monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 directions. for 761-2765 for Juni Ray Call p.m. call 971-0990. information, For by followed p.m. 6:15 at Puns” and Pranks rah, Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Kiddush and des serts at 7:15 p.m. the calendar. Mystical Mystical Insights to the Women: Torah–for Tot Shabbat Service: Shabbat Tot Purim Carnival: Purim Reading: Megillah SPICE of LIFE: YOH! Yiddish Yiddish Open YOH! House: Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Torah Jewish Phi Weekly Prayer, School’s Out/JCC’s In: Out/JCC’s School’s Shacharit and Megillah Reading: Reading: Megillah and Shacharit BIC. 7:30 a.m. BIC. Megillah Reading: Megillah Reading: Topics in Topics Jewish Law: Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Institute Learning Jewish AAOM. 7:40 p.m. at U-M Hillel. 7:40 p.m. AAOM. Megillah Readng: Celebration: Purim Weekly Yiddish Yiddish Reading Group: Weekly Purim Seuda: Friday evening services: Saturday 22 Saturday Thursday 20 Friday 21 Friday Wednesday 19 Wednesday ------Chabad. Chabad. The Ritchie . Every Sunday Chabad. Chabad. Learn JCC-Youth. Learn JCC-Youth. Chabad. Delve into - celebra Monthly TBE. TBE. Featuring Israeli JCC. JCC. Dance teacher Tom TBE. TBE. Showing of JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with TBE. Four session class led by Coffee and noshes provided. 1–3 p.m. and noshes provided. Coffee about Camp Ranaana while participating in activities for new and returning campers and in For enjoying a 12:30–2 free p.m. pizza lunch. contact Deborahat 971-0990Huerta formation, [email protected]. email or hamentaschen, pizza and drinks, Purim spiel and costume parade. Costumes encouraged, the at tickets food and Game required. not but $1/5 door. tickets. 10 a.m.–noon at the JCC. For information, call 975-9872 or email jcs@ jccfed.org. the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad livery livery to Families follow. and teen volunteers welcome. Lunch provided. For information or to contact Services register, JFS Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Renner at deborah@ call or 769-0209. jfsannarbor.org Maria Farquhar, 10 Maria Farquhar, a.m.; $4/session or $10/3 sessions; Conversations on Current State of World Jewry, 11 a.m., $3 Dairy Buffet, noon; Games and Activities Luncheon including 1 artquilting, projects and Jongg, poker, Mah . Tuesday Every p.m. cial Justice:” cial Justice:” are Jews so Devon Why Fitzig, overrepresent ed in social justice groups? Come hear about American Jewish activism and explore Jewish 7 and 14. April 24, March Also texts. JFS. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Jewish at a.m.–noon 9 from class Ongoing JFS. Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For or 769-0209 at JFS contact information, more Every Monday. [email protected]. email at 11 a.m. to put together baskets, with de Starks will lead the dancing, joined by spe music presented by 200 musicians. 4 p.m. 200 musicians. by presented music month/new new calendar’s Hebrew the of tion moon and traditionally observed by women. the and Community Caring by Co-sponsored followed is serviceshort each Sisterhood, TBE by a discussion, study session, or special pre Group meetssentation. monthly on Sundays. 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Abbie Egherman at [email protected]. cial guest teachers Cheryl Feit and Gordon Smith from Bloomfieldthe West JCC. Danc ers can request their favorites and learn the latest Israeli dances, line dances, mixers and more. Bring a pair of sneakers or other flat, comfortable shoes. $6/person. Refreshments provided. Instruction for beginners, 7:30–8 Laura to RSVP p.m. 8–10 dancing, Open p.m.; Steiner at [email protected] call the JCC at 971-0990. ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of House. at Chabad 8 p.m. life. Boys. Reading Reading the Bible may be easy, but under standing it is no simple matter. Study the in text the withtogether original, the classical commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Tuesday. Every JCS. Games, prizes, arts and crafts, crafts, and arts prizes, Games, Party:JCS. Purim Mysticism: Tanya–Jewish All Ensemble Concert: Early Bird Camp Registration: SPICE of LIFE: Movie Tuesday: Movie Tuesday: English as a Second Language Daily Classes: “Praying With Our Feet: Jewish Views on So Women’s Rosh Chodesh: Chodesh: Rosh Women’s Israeli Dance Party: Jewish Women: Concepts–for Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Portion—for Women: Torah Weekly Tuesday 18 Tuesday Monday 17 Monday Saturday 29 Weekly Shabbat services and classes Peace prospects, from page 1 Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 Israel, during which he worked for Interns for Peace, the Ministry of Education, and the Institute a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sun- Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: for Education for Jewish-Arab Coexistence. Baskin has published books and hundreds of articles Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- set. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/ in the Hebrew, English, and Arabic press on a range of topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before Maariv with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvor Torah sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. every week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Dis- conflict. During the Premiership of the late Yitzhak Rabin, he served as an outside policy advisor of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Baskin was a member of the Jerusalem Ex- Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study cussions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other perts Committee established by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office during the Final Status group code of law for Shabbat, and study of local scholars. U-M Hillel. Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Mincha. Negotiations in 2000-2001. Hanna Siniora, a member of the Palestinian National Council since 1990, has a long and Chabad House. Every Saturday. Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Havurah. Discussion-based format with top- distinguished history of public service. He was the first Palestinian to officially meet Secretary ics changing monthly. For info, email info@ of State George Schultz as a representative of the occupied territories, facilitating President Sunday 30 aarecon.org or call 913-9705 or visit www. Reagan’s official recognition of the PLO. He served as a member of the Palestinian Jorda- aarecon.org. nian delegation and advised the Palestinian delegation to Madrid in the early 90s. He is the founder and publisher of the Jerusalem Times, a weekly English-language Palestinian paper, Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services at and founder and co-chair of the Israeli-Palestinian radio station “All for Peace.” n Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes be- prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah fore sundown. Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace, is a national grassroots oraniza- reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally tion over 37,000 strong, that educates and mobilizes American Jews in support of a negotiated Chabad House. Every Sunday. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For more information, contact Mike Ap- “From Sumeria to Brooklyn: The Long, Strange month. Call 663-4039 for more information. pel-Kraut at 769-5680 or [email protected]. Trip of the Jewish People:” JCS. Education 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. series for adults taught by Larry Kuperman. Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study at 8:50 a.m. Immigration rhetoric, from page 19 Learn about Jewish history, the origins of the Chapel Service at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service Bible, forms of Judaism today including focus at 10 a.m. Call the office at 665-4744 or con- “I’m not perfect,” Gilchrist said. “I’m very, very aware that some persons can take what I say as smack- on Secular Humanistic values, and the impli- sult website at www.templebethemeth.org for ing of elitism and racism and things like that.” cations for modern identity. Today’s session service details. Beyond the concern over tone, Jewish organizations have a deep, substantive disagreement with Dobbs will examine the roots and consequences of Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday and the immigration activists over U.S. immigration policy. The consensus Jewish position supports com- the Holocaust. Was it inevitable and how has Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. prehensive immigration reform, including improved border security and a path toward citizenship for it shaped Jewish identity? Light snack and cof- Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every those who are here illegally, as well as “generous” policies on legal immigration. fee provided. 10:15–11:45 a.m. For informa- Shabbat and yom tov (Jewish holiday). Call The Minuteman groups want to see millions of illegal immigrants deported. Gilchrist says the issue tion, call 975-9872 or email [email protected]. 995-3276 in advance. isn’t immigration, but illegal immigration -- and, more pointedly, the failure of many immigrants to Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into “Mystical Insights to the Torah:” Chabad. For properly assimilate into American society. the basic text of Chassidism and open your women to learn more about the mystical di- “My intentions certainly never have been to create racial hatred,” Gilchrist said. “It’s to bring forward eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at mensions of the Torah. Saturday, one hour the fact that we have a lax concern for immigration enforcement. Multiculturalism and diversity are great Chabad House. Every Sunday. before sundown. Call 995-3276. concepts. But when they lack assimilation into the host country, they’re very destructive and they create Passover Sale: TBE. Everything needed for Pass- “Laws of Shabbat—Jewish Ethics:” Chabad. things like racism and segregation.” n over, but the matzah. Seder plates, matzah Study group examines the code of law for covers, Elijah’s and Miriam’s cups, haggadot Shabbat and Jewish ethics. Saturday, 1/2 hour Spa for Body and Soul, from page 1 and children’s items. 3:30–7:30 p.m. before sundown. Call 995-3276. Dinner with the Family: JFS. Fundraising event the many planned for the day, everyone will have the chance to hear from guest speaker Dr. Geri offering community members the chance to Phone numbers and addresses of Markel, principal of Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars. Markel will speak about the types dine at 30 area homes and support an agency of distraction that negatively affect attention, memory, organization, and critical thinking. “Better that serves your family in the community. For organizations frequently listed in management of distractions can reduce stress, as well as spur greater productivity and creativity. At information, contact Carol Lessure at carol@ the calendar: a deeper level, defeating the ‘Demons of Distraction’ helps you stay true to your values and enjoy jfsannarbor.org or phone 769-0209. Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) greater peace of mind” says Markel. It is with these goals in mind that all women in the Ann Arbor Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learn- 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 community are invited to enjoy this invigorating event. n ing the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah (AARH) life. 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. Spa for the Body and Soul will run from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk. Tickets P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 Monday 31 are $36 each, and include a continental breakfast, buffet lunch and all of the day’s activities. For ticket infor- Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) mation, visit www.jewishannarbor.org or contact Laura Berger at 677-0100 or [email protected]. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 JFS. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For Chabad House 715 Hill Street 995-3276 Session One A Touch of Beauty more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Cosmetics authority Sephora will present email [email protected]. Every Monday. EMU Hillel Enhancing our Inner Strength a skin and make-up consultation with tips 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 This session will include basic philosophy on how to maximize your natural beauty. Jewish Community Center (JCC) of self-protection as well as energetic exercises Weekly Friday night Shabbat 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 and hands-on maneuvers for defending your- Session Two services Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) self humanely and peacefully. Shabbat Service: AAOM. 6:05 p.m. on 3/1; 6:15 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Enhancing our Inner Strength Connecting Generations and Genetics: The See Session One. p.m. on 3/8; 7:25 p.m. on 3/15; 7:30 p.m. on Jewish Family Services (JFS) 3/22; At U-M Hillel. Home hospitality avail- Importance of Family Health History 2245 South State Street 769-0209 Connecting Generations and Genetics: The able for Shabbat and meals. Call 662-5805 in Learn how knowing your family health Jewish Federation advance. Importance of Family Health History 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 history can help you and your family mem- Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. bers. Recent advances in genetic testing and See Session One Pardes Hannah risk assessment for common diseases will be Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. fol- 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 663-4039 Cardio Dance lowed by dinner at 6 p.m.; Shira: Family Shab- discussed. Fast paced cardio workout featuring low bat in Song at 6:30 p.m.; Traditional Service at Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) impact basic to intermediate choreography. . 7:30 p.m. ($4/for Tot Shabbat dinner menu of 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 Strength and Stretch fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, and salad.) For U-M Hillel Strength training for your core, upper and Stir up your Seder! information, call 665-4744. 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 lower body using rubber tubing (provided) Local chef Lori Shephard of Simply Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist followed by a relaxing full body stretch. . Scrumptious Catering will present Passover Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday Keep the Flame Burning: Bringing Jewish recipes and a discussion on the importance each month. Musical Shabbat service fol- of food in Jewish culture and ritual practice. Values into your Home lowed by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat Participants are invited to bring their favorite March 2008 March with optional kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. Shabbat Candlelighting The Torah says that children are our Jewish recipe to exchange. A All are welcome to attend. For information, March 7 6:10 pm building blocks. How can we shore up the call 913-9705, email [email protected] or visit foundation of our heritage? Hear some cre- Jewish traditions for the 21st century woman www.aarecon.org. March 14 6:18 pm ative ideas from a Jewish mother of five and Join this panel of women representing a Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle-light- discuss your unique approaches to bringing March 21 6:26 pm range of Jewish affiliations as they present per- ing time. Home hospitality available for Shab- Judaism alive in your home. sonal perspectives on balancing living Jewishly bat meals and Jewish holidays. Call 995-3276 March 28 6:34 pm with being a modern woman in our time. in advance. 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I I NEW PROGRAMS!

THE JCC’S OUTDOOR DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-8 June 23 - August 22, 2008

• Experienced college age counselors • Weekly special events and field trips • Beautiful setting at Independence Lake park • C.I.T. and Junior Counselor programs • Judaic programming run by Israeli specialists • Extended care options for a.m. and p.m

CAMP RAANANA FOR GRADES K-2 Now featuring more instructional swim lessons, unique arts & crafts activities, structured sports time, nature exploration, and enhanced Judaic programs

NEW! CAMP RAANANA FOR GRADES 3-5 All our classic activities, plus new specialty options such as Abrakadoodle Art, Photography, Model Rock- etry, Soccer, Drama, Edible Art, Boating, and more

PIONEER TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR GRADES 6-8 An enriching summer filled with opportunities for personal growth through mitzvah projects, exciting field trips, and participation in special events and Shabbats at camp

DON’T MISS OUT ON GREAT EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS! Join us for a free pizza lunch at the JCC from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, to learn more about camp, meet the counselors, and sign up before the March 31st early bird deadline. Plus, campers who bring a friend that registers for camp for the first time will receive an extra $10 off a session of camp. Please RSVP to Deborah at [email protected] or (734) 971-0990 if you plan to attend the lunch. March 2008 March A Keep an eye on your mailbox for this year’s camp brochure! You can also vist www.jccannarbor.org to download the brochure and registration forms.

Contact our new camp director, Deborah Huerta, at [email protected] or 734-971-0990 for more information. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 32