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world and from domestic crises such as Hurri- als find appropriate, available resources and Staff writers are cane Katrina. With a focus on community, JFS alleviate barriers to access — including lack of Lois Godel, Emily Slomovits, and Lonnie Sussman has partnered with other local agencies and knowledge, language skills, etc. JFS casework- cultural organizations to create a rich mutually ers can help enroll clients in many community Contributing Writers beneficial network. programs. In Caregiver Services, JFS works Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Ali Duhan, Eileen Freed, In honor of founding supporters Claire and closely with caregivers both locally and long- Carol Freedman-Doan, Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, Isador Bernstein, JFS created a semi-annual distance to ensure their loved ones are receiv- Tim Grimes, Jessica Halfin, Claudia Halpern, Humanitarian Award event that recognizes ing proper services. Rachael Hoffenblum, Sarah Schneider Hong, Abigail community individuals and organizations Volunteer Services- Much of the success of Klein Leichman, Joan Levitt, Efrayim Mintz, Kelsey Robinette, Jennifer Rosenberg, Clara Silver, Elliot for outstanding contributions. Recipients in- JFS’s programs depends on a robust corps of Sorkin, Nellie Stansbury, Barbara Stark-Nemon, cluded Ambassador Ronald M. Weiser, Albert volunteers, who contribute invaluable time Rabbi Josh Whinston M. Berriz, Kenneth Fischer, and resources in the many Phyllis and David Herzig, programs the agency offers. The Washtenaw Jewish News is published Rachel Bendit and Mark Ber- Community Assistance monthly, with the exception of January and nstein, Judie and Jerry Lax, — JFS Community As- July. It is registered as a Non-profit Michigan Corporation. Opinions expressed in this pub- Barbara-Stark Nemon and sistance social work staff lication do not necessarily reflect those of its Barry Nemon, Carol Am- and MSW student interns editors or staff ster, The Jewish Federation address a wide range of of Greater Ann Arbor, Bank crisis needs in the com- ©2018 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. of Ann Arbor, Susan Fisher, munity. A thorough intake All rights reserved. No portion of the Washtenaw Jewish News may be r­eproduced without Anya Abramzon, and John and assessment allow staff permission of the publisher. Waidley z’l, Nancy and Phil to triage crisis needs and Margolis, Zingerman’s Com- develop client-centered Signed letters to the editor are welcome; they should munity of Businesses goals, objectives, and ac- not exceed 400 words. Letters can be emailed to the At the heart of JFS’s work, tions that assist in resolving editor at [email protected]. Name will be are its clients. While JFS’s International Ser- immediate crises, creating stability, addressing withheld at the discretion of the editor. vices, include Employment and Economic underlying causes, enhancing self-sufficiency Circulation: 5,000 Empowerment Services, Citizenship, ESL and a sense of empowerment to help prevent Subscriptions: Classes, Immigration, and Resettlement and future crises. $12 bulk rate inside Washtenaw County Integration Services, the agency also serves JFS supports job seekers in achieving finan- $18 first-class su­bscription non-international clients through Aging and cial independence through job search support, Caregiver Support, Community Assistance, career guidance, financial education, asset The deadline for the June/July/August issue of the Washtenaw Jewish News is Thrive Clinical Services, and the newest divi- building, and small business planning. Monday, May 8 sion of JFS, The Herb Amster Center. Recipients work with a case manager to ob- Publication date: May 30 Established in 2011, a distinct service center tain and retain employment. Through Career Extra copies of the Washtenaw Jewish News under the JFS umbrella, the Herb Amster Cen- Services, the unemployed or underemployed are available at locations throughout ter was created as a legacy of Herb Amster. For residents of Washtenaw County who don’t Washtenaw County. Herb, a well-respected, innovative leader in the qualify under other employment programs, business and nonprofit community, JFS was a receive help with resume and job search as- passion; he served on the board and in other sistance. Individual Development Accounts capacities at JFS for many years. The Herb Am- (IDA) are created for eligible populations with ster Center matched savings accounts designed to help • Offers unique, revenue-generating services to participants save for a specific savings goal. help individuals and families working to- Under the IDA program, the matching funds, IIn this issue… March 29 - May 26, 2018 ward financial stability together with the participant’s own savings • Connects to statewide economic develop- from their employment, are available for pur- London. December 1888. 221B Baker ment initiatives chasing homes, small businesses, higher educa- Street. The notorious and as-yet Advertisers...... 22 • Facilitates the development of broad, sustain- tion, or transportation. undiscovered genius Vincent van able investor support for JFS JFS offers counseling services in a safe, con- Gogh presents the master-sleuth Best Reads...... 21 In Aging and Caregiver Support services, fidential and supportive environment through Sherlock Holmes with a most unusual JFS partners with community agencies, hospi- its Thrive Clinical Services. Skilled and compas- case. Aided by his partner Dr. Watson Calendar...... 18 tals, pharmacies and attorneys to ensure that sionate licensed clinicians offer support, guid- and his paramour Irene Adler, the trio older adult clients receive the right services and ance and solutions for a wide range of issues. Congregations...... 7 embarks on a rousing adventure. Join support to maintain independence and dig- Transportation —JFS provides low-cost the world’s greatest detective as he nity throughout their lives. 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Looking forward and looking back Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN have written a monthly article for the Nine are the months of pregnancy. Ten are the Washtenaw Jewish News for over twenty commandments. Iyears. It has been a pleasure to contribute The principles of ethics and values repre- to this publication and I want to thank Susan sented in the Ten Commandments form the Ayer and all of those involved with the pro- basis of the moral and ethical behavior of a human being and are the most critical ele- ment in the teaching of our children. Eleven are the stars in Joseph’s dream. Twelve are the tribes of Israel. The 11 stars represent Joseph’s brothers. The tribes are named after ten of those broth- ers and Joseph’s two sons. These two reminds us of our connection as a people. So, up to this point, there is a connection between the items in each of these pairs. But, there is also a connection of one pair to the next. Rabbi Robert Dobrusin We believe in a God in the heavens but need to bring a sense of the presence of God duction of the WJN for into our daily lives. their efforts on behalf of Our role models for the process of bring- the community. ing God’s presence into the world are to be This is my final monthly found in our ancestors- both our ancient article and I want to take ancestors and our parents and grandparents this opportunity to revisit and teachers. a series of articles I wrote But, we need to know more than just their several years ago and to use names and stories. We need to learn of their the message of the text on wisdom and we do so by studying the texts of which those articles were our tradition. based to provide a perspec- We can’t, however, leave that wisdom tive on what is most impor- in a book. We must live it in our daily lives tant in our lives as Jews and through the rituals of our people. as a Jewish community. But performing the rituals is not suffi- The text on which I cient. The wisdom is reflected, first and fore- based those articles was most, through the morals and ethics of our the song: Echad Mi Yodea, tradition. (Who Knows One?) which is sung at the end And, as a people, we must hold those mor- of the Seder. Echad Mi Yodea is a “counting als and ethics as the foundation of all that we song” referencing 13 different aspects of Jew- do. We need to reach for the heights repre- ish faith and tradition, each connected with a sented by the stars and not be satisfied with number from one to 13. I dedicated one ar- being just a “nation”. We must be a people ticle to each of the 13 subjects as I believe that living by the highest standards of ethics and they form a fairly comprehensive summary of morals in all that we do: in our homes, in our the foundations of Judaism. synagogues, in our Jewish communities, in This time, I want to point out an addition- our nation and in the State of Israel. When al aspect of the song that fascinates me. The we abandon the ethics represented by the Ten adjacent subjects of the song are, I believe, Commandments, our traditions, our texts, strongly connected with each other. They are our rituals and our endeavors as a people so strongly connected that we can divide the become completely void of promise and of song into seven distinct pairs. I know seven meaning. times two is 14 but it does still work. So, what about number 13? This is how the division plays out: Thirteen are the attributes of God. One is God. Two are the tablets of the covenant. We end with the divine attributes. This re- The song begins where it should with God minds us, once again, that being merciful, just, and with the symbol of God’s revealing the righteous and all of the other “divine attri- SATURDAY, MAY 5TH & SUNDAY, MAY 6TH Divine presence to the world at Sinai. butes” must be our mission as human beings. Three are the Patriarchs. Four are the Matriarchs. But, where is the pair for 13? What is Zingerman’s Southside? It’s a jewel of a place, There need be no pair because the end Tradition, represented by those great fig- wrapped up inside an industrial park. Delicious samples, ures of our past underscores everything we of the song brings us back to the beginning: do as Jews. God. Thirteen is paired with one so that the Great demos, Exclusive eats, Special discounts! Five are the books of the Torah. Six are the circle starts again. And, we return with it. This sections of the Mishna. reminds us that all that we are as people, all RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Both Torah and Mishna represent the the wisdom we acquire, all the traditions we zcob.me/eatgreet critical role that study, particularly of sacred observe are originate from the acts of our texts, plays in our lives as Jews. Creator who placed us on this earth with the role of bringing our world back to paradise. Seven are the days of the week. Eight are the Following the path represented by this days until brit milah, ritual circumcision. song, we do our part in that great task, If we consider the “seven” to be specifically working along with all well-meaning peo- referring to the Shabbat, then both seven and ple throughout the world who seek a better eight refer to rituals which are considered world. “signs” of the covenant between the Jewish May we see that day bimhayra biyamenu, people and God. speedily and in our day. n

Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 3 IJCC Film Festival

17th Annual Jewish Film Festival boasts powerful lineup Clara Silver, special to the WJN he 17th annual Ann Arbor Jewish Aron Kaufman, local composer and musi- and unknown, who share their experiences Film Festival, organized by the Jewish cian who composed a piece used in the film. as Jews fighting for their nation, and some- T Community Center of Greater Ann Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels presents a first-hand times, for themselves against anti-Semitic Arbor, will take place from Thursday, May account of Holocaust refugees from Belgium fellow soldiers. Dr. Deborah Dash Moore, 10, through Wednesday, May 16. This year’s who found safe haven in Havana, Cuba, and who authored the book, “GI Jews: How festival, bolstered by a large new sponsor- brought with them a new, if short lived, in- World War II Changed a Generation,” which ship gift from community philanthropists, dustry for Cuba — diamond cutting. This inspired the film, as well as appearing on Charles and Rita Gelman, will boast special camera, will speak with the audi- guest speakers, as well ence after the film. as a powerful line up of Tuesday, May 15, presents films. Karen Freedland, History of Love at 2 p.m., which Jewish cultural arts and brings Nicole Karuss’ best-selling education director and novel to life with a stunning cast curator of the festival, anchored by Shakespearean actor, notes that, “This is go- Derek Jacobi. The 5:00 p.m. film, ing to be such a great Keep the Change, is a romantic festival, and we have a comedy which highlights the hu- dedicated committee manity and challenges of people of volunteers to thank with autism to find what we all for that. They looked at seek, to love and be loved in re- hundreds of films and turn. This film notably cast actors came up with a really with autism for the lead and many compelling group of Genevieve Zubrzycki supporting roles. The drama 1945 films for us this year.” finishes out the day, telling the The festival starts on fictitious story of the residents Thursday, May 10, The of a small town in Hungary who Aron Kaufman 5 p.m. film, Scandal in must confront their guilt and Ivansk, is an intensely shame over profiting from the Holo- relevant film which caust. An orthodox Jewish man and follows the return of his grown son arrive in town, and the descendants of Jewish rumor quickly spreads that they could Holocaust survivors be the heirs of the village’s deported from Ivansk on their Jews come to claim that their illegally mission to restore the acquired property be returned. Jewish cemetery. They Wednesday, May 16, the final day of do so with the support this year’s festival, presents Vitch at 2 Deborah Dash Moore of current local resi- p.m., a documentary examining the life dents, but when the plaque commemorating of Eddie Vitch, a performer and Jew- the cemetery is revealed, the wording causes ish Holocaust survivor from Poland an unforeseen national scandal. Genevieve who was so well-liked by the Nazis that Zubrzycki, Ph.D., director of the Wiser Cen- they sent him to Germany to perform ter for Europe and Eurasia at the University during World War II. The popular of Michigan will speak after the film about Ira Weintraub program of short films returns to the the scandal and how it relates to the current obscure story is both joyful and heartbreak- festival at 5:00 p.m. with a lineup of films ad- situation in Poland, particularly the recent ing as it touches on the tragedy of the 1940’s dressing issues prevalent today in Jewish life. legislation regarding Poland’s role in the Ho- that drove refugees to Cuba, and the triumph The audience will find the films touching, locaust. The 8 p.m. film,Maktub , is a comic of building a new life in the wake of World challenging, poignant, and funny. romp about two low level organized crime War II. The final film of the day and festival is enforcers who decide to eat at the restaurant Monday, May 14, screening are packed Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana at 8 p.m. from which they just collected “protection” with intensity. At 2 p.m., Shelter, is an Israeli This documentary is the result of the film- money. This fateful decision turns them into thriller that places two women, one a Mossad maker’s journey to Ghana to work with a the sole survivors of a terrorist attack on the agent and one a Hezbollah informant, in a women’s rights group, where, in her search restaurant, which inspires them to repent, to safe house in Hamburg. Over two weeks, the for a place to celebrate the high holidays, stop being villains and become heroes. Un- women bond over their shared sense of loss she stumbles onto a small, rural commu- fortunately, the tactics they know aren’t gen- and personal challenges while trying to stay nity whose centuries-old religion is actually erally associated with the good-guys. alive long enough to give the informant the Judaism. Her film chronicles the challenges The next film screenings take place on chance of a new life. of this community being accepted as Jewish Sunday, May 13, and baseball fans and film The 4 p.m. film Death in a Terminal may across the globe, and raises questions of Jew- fans alike will cheer the 4 p.m. screening of be the most powerful documentary present- ish identity and legacy. Heading Home, the underdog story of Israel’s ed by the festival to date. Chronicling the at- Tickets are $10 each, or $5 for students national baseball team, and the Jewish Amer- tack on the Beer Sheva bus terminal terror with a valid Student ID, and can be used for ican players recruited for the team who travel attack from 2015, the film weaves interviews any film. All screenings will be held at the to Israel for the first time. As these players ex- of six first-hand accounts from very different Michigan Theater at 603 East Liberty in Ann perience Israel for the first time, they connect points of view with the security camera and Arbor. The festival is also supported through to its history and their own Jewish identities mobile phone camera footage of the actual sponsorships at a variety of levels, and spon- in a new and meaningful way. Inspired by event. The raw footage is shown completely sorships of $180 or above include festival their visit, they travel to Seoul, South Korea unedited at the opening of the film, yet it passes which provide the bearer with access for the first round of World Baseball Clas- takes the entire film and all six accounts for to all films and the sponsor dinner. Tickets sic play determined to change the perception the audience to piece together what truly and sponsorships are available via the festi- that Israel has a losing team. Ira Weintraub, happened, and how underlying biases im- val’s website, film.jccannarbor.org, as is the sports director and executive producer at pact what we see, and how we see it. full schedule. For additional questions, con- radio station Sports Talk 1050 WTKA, will Sponsors join together at 5 p.m. for din- tact Karen Freedland at (734) 971-0990 or speak after the film concludes. ner at Knight’s downtown location, followed [email protected], during the Sunday’s evening film, Cuba’s Forgotten by the 7 p.m. showing of GI Jews: Jewish JFS sponsored Oneg Shabbat. n Jewels, at 7:30 p.m. is preceded by a brief Americans in World War II. This documen- presentation and musical performance by tary presents Jewish WWII veterans, famous

4 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 ICommunity THE ASSURANCE OF Bruce Friedman brings street art to the J BUYING OR SELLING Clara Silver and Rachael Hoffenblum, special to the WJN he Amster Gallery at the Jewish Com- time for me to understand what I am looking WITH THE BEST munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor at and questions will pop up in my mind about T will host “Street Art,” a photography what I am seeing -- is it a political statement, OUTCOME exhibition by local artist, Bruce Friedman, from a feverish dream, or a satirical poke? Nearly all May 9 through June 30, 2018. There will be two of the time, my questions remain unanswered opportunities to see and speak with Fried- but the raw appeal of the art persists and I will grab a few shots with my camera.” In speaking about the vibrant images curated for the Am- ster Gallery show, Friedman says, “You will be surprised by the variety and raw power of the images. Don’t worry about what any of them mean. Each means exactly what you think it does and there are no wrong answers.” The opening reception and Third Thursday at the J presentation are both open to the pub- lic and free of charge. Advance registration for Third Thursday at the J is appreciated by visit- ing jccannarbor.org or calling (734) 971-0990, and participants are welcome to bring their own dairy, nut-free lunch or purchase a lunch from the J’s Lunch Café. For those who wish to purchase lunch, all lunches must be reserved at least one day in advance. The Lunch Café menu is catered by local chef Karan Balmer and is available at jccannarbor.org. Next month join Third Thursday @ the J on Thursday, June 21, at noon for a presentation man at the exhibition’s opening reception on from the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. Wednesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m., as well as at his To learn more about Third Thursday @ the J or presentation on Thursday, May 17, at noon for the weekly Tuesday/Thursday Lunch Café, con- Third Thursday at the J. tact Rachael Hoffenblum, adult program coor- In Friedman’s statement about the exhibi- dinator, at rachaelhoffenblum@jccannarbor. tion he states, “What I have come to know as org or (734) 971-0990. To learn more about the “street art” is my favorite photography genre. Friedman exhibition and reception, the Amster It is how I often occupy myself when on vaca- Gallery, or cultural arts programming, contact tion.” He explains his method by saying, “I will Karen Freedland, director of Jewish cultural often turn a corner when strolling in a city and arts and education, at karenfreedland@jccan- come upon a small ‘masterpiece’ painted on a narbor.org or (734) 971-0990. n LET US TAKE THE HASSLE brick wall adjacent to a weed-strewn lot. This same wall may be adorned with multiple imag- es applied at various times. It always takes some OUT OF REAL ESTATE Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Our vast knowledge and up to the minute informa- tion will provide you with a seamless moving expe- to hold its Annual Meeting May 30 rience. You can count on our expertise to guide you by Eileen Freed through every detail. We are proud to be the most he community is invited to the Jewish ness throughout their terms,” said Aronson. Federation and Jewish Community “We have benefited from their wisdom and trusted resource in the Ann Arbor area for almost T Foundation of Greater Ann Arbor’s dedication and wish them well as they pursue 2018 Annual Meeting, Wednesday, May 30, other ways to add value to the community.” 2 decades. Call for unbeatable confidence in the 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of A traditional highlight of the Annual Meet- success of your next move. Greater Ann Arbor. ing is the awarding of the Susan L. Lichter The Annual Meeting is an opportunity Memorial Scholarship for teen travel to Israel. to gather together to celebrate a year of ac- This year’s recipients are Emma Benedek and complishments, thank outgoing Federation Ryan Lechtner who will be traveling to Israel President Neal Blatt for his dedicated leader- this summer with Habonim Dror and the De- ALEX MILSHTEYN, CRS, GRI, ABR ship during his three-year term, and welcome troit Federation’s Teen Mission. Selected by a incoming Federation President Stephen Aron- committee whose members reviewed each ap- Associate Broker son. Aronson will share his vision for the com- plicant’s essays anonymously, these recipients ing year in his first address in this capacity. demonstrated a clear sense of purpose and (734) 417-3560 “Neal has overseen important transitions maturity. They will each share an excerpt from [email protected] during his term,” said Aronson. “From his their essays at the event. significant involvement in the ‘Young Adult The Annual Meeting commences at 7 p.m. www.alexmi.com Division’, the precursor to Jewish Young Pro- with light refreshments and schmooze time. fessionals, to presiding over a new board struc- Musical atmosphere will be provided by Adam 2723 S. State St., Suite 130 ture and engaging and mentoring a diverse Kahana, a Jazz Studies and Data Science major group of leaders, he has been a great asset to at the University of Michigan. The official pro- Ann Arbor, MI 48104 the community and leaves big shoes to fill.” gram will start 7:30 p.m. Bernie Banet and Eva Solomon, who will be The Annual Meeting is free and open to An exclusive affiliate of rotating off the board, will be recognized and the public. Pre-registration is recommended at Coldwell Banker Previews thanked for their service to the community, www.jewishannarbor.org. For more informa- and new board members will be welcomed. tion, contact Cindy Adams (734) 677-0100 ext. International “Bernie and Eva have demonstrated lead- 245 or [email protected]. n ership, enthusiasm, creativity and thoughtful- Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 5 ICommunity

Dr. Conrad Giles to speak at June ORT Dinner Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Joan Levitt, special to the WJN celebrates Spring graduates he Ann Arbor chapter of ORT America Dr. Giles is distinguished both in his career Kelsey Robinette, special to the WJN will hold its annual Spring Donor Din- as a pediatric ophthalmologist and in his life- T ner on Monday, June 4. The dinner long service to the Jewish community. He was ixteen Judaic Studies minors, two probing, and she devotes her essays to careful will be at held 6 p.m., at the Jewish Community national vice-chairman of the United Jewish majors, four graduate certificates and analysis and insightful observations. Julia is also Center of Greater Ann Arbor. Appeal and president of the Council of Jewish S one master’s student represented the an open-minded thinker who will listen to oth- Dr. Giles, President of World ORT, will dis- Federations, and helped them merge to form Frankel Center for Judaic Studies in University ers and engage with their viewpoints, which cuss the impact of ORT’s Kadima Mada (Sci- United Jewish Communities, forerunner of of Michigan’s spring commencement on April makes her a joy to have in the classroom” today’s Jewish Federations of North 28. In addition to their focus in Judaic Studies, “Although studying Judaism has been a life- America. His relationship with ORT the students studied a wide range of subjects, long journey, I think that it was really impor- stretches back more than 40 years to including movement, science, linguistics, and tant that I studied it here at the University of his presidency of Detroit’s Men’s ORT psychology. Michigan from an academic/historical stand- chapter. Since 2007 he has been assist- Judaic Studies minor and political science point, not just a religious standpoint,” Berg ing World ORT’s fundraising team in major Alison Schalop will be starting a new commented. “I think this has deepened and the United States by acting as a liaison position as a teaching apprentice in New York challenged my appreciation for my own culture with the Federation system. at Blue Engine, a non-profit organization that and will definitely help in my future profession- The dinner will provide ORT works to bring teachers to under-served schools. al endeavors. I only wish that I had time to take members and prospective members Schalop stated, “I loved getting to know my Ju- more of the classes that I never got around to the opportunity to honor the chapter’s daic Studies professors and the other Judaic and to learn from some of the professors that I generous donors. Donors’ contribu- Studies students. The department provided me never met,” she continued. Berg will be starting Sarajane Winkelman, Linda Greene and Lisa Saulles at the ORT Spring Dinner 2017 tions to ORT America are essential for with unique internship and research opportu- rabbinical school at Hebrew Union College in ORT’s programs to serve the needs of nities for which I will forever be grateful.” Jerusalem this summer. ence Journey) program in Israel in his talk titled 300,000 students annually in over 37 countries Each year the Frankel Center honors a Nathan Moretto is graduating with a Mas- “Educating Israel’s Most Vulnerable Students.” throughout the world. graduate with the Outstanding Undergradu- ter’s in Judaic Studies and was awarded the Affiliated with 200 schools that serve thousands ORT works to offer skills and training to ate Student Award. The student who receives Simeon Brinberg Outstanding Student Award. of disadvantaged citizens, World ORT Kadima some of the world’s most impoverished com- this award must be graduating with at least a Moretto remarked, “The Frankel Center has Mada focuses on science, technology, engineer- munities. With the assistance of its supporters, 3.8 GPA and is recommended by Judaic Studies provided exceptional opportunities for me to ing and math (STEM) instruction, developing ORT helps communities meet the demands of faculty members. This April the award was pre- advance my academic career in Biblical stud- the problem-solving skills of students and en- a competitive job landscape – now and in the sented to Julia Berg, a double major in Judaic ies, including interdisciplinary research with hancing the knowledge and instructional capa- future – through its global network of educa- Studies and the Environment. Maya Barzilai, world-renowned faculty and a trip to Israel to bility of teachers. tional institutions that deliver state-of-the-art associate professor of Judaic Studies and Near participate in an archaeological excavation at The talk is planned to coordinate with Fed- education in technology, science and more. Eastern Studies said, “Julia is a very thoughtful Kiriath-Jearim.” eration’s Celebrate Israel@70 events. The dinner, with an Israeli menu catered by and serious student who is committed to the The 2018 graduates will join a distinguished The Ann Arbor Jewish community is in- Amanda’s Kitchen Catering, will cost $36 per study of Hebrew language and Jewish culture. group of Frankel Center alumni. n vited to join ORT members to learn about the person. Rides to the dinner will be available to Her writing in Hebrew is sophisticated and Kadima Mada program from Dr. Giles at 7:30 those who need them. For more information p.m. in the Newman Lounge following dinner. or to rsvp, contact Sue Sefansky at sefansky@ Dessert and coffee will be served at no charge. umich.edu, by May 26. n Deeper thinking, deeper living is focus of new JLI course Spring into action Efrayim Mintz, special to the WJN By Ali Duhan, JCLP ’19 eginning on Tuesday, May 1, at 9:30 ing questions that have ever challenged man- a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Aharon kind: Is the world real? Is time travel possible? s the 2017–2018 school year comes ferent part of a whole activist. All of this was tied Goldstein of Chabad House will Why does evil exist? Who is God? What is con- to a close there is a lot to reflect on. together with a reading for the commemoration B offer "What Is? Rethinking Everything We sciousness? Are we bound by fate? Since March, the University of Michi- of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of A Know about Our Universe"—a fascinating, “Our goal is to invite participants to seek gan’s School of Social Work’s Jewish Commu- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nal Leadership Program (JCLP) has been busy In the meantime, the second year JCLP stu- with numerous community oriented events. dents had been working since August to create a While the students, along with their fearless ad- community weekend event centered on Aurora visor Dr. Karla Goldman and program coordi- Levins Morales. They created a spectacular two- nator Paige Walker, have been working all year day event. It started with a poetry reading with on various project, the bulk of them have come Aurora at the University Of Michigan Museum to fruition in the past few weeks. of Art. It was an engaging event that wrapped The first year JCLP students began preparing up with a beautiful Havdalah service. Sunday to present a millennial panel at Limmud Michi- was a story-sharing workshop that drew on gan in December. Limmud is a day of Jewish the idea of using stories as a means of healing. learning hosted every year, with educators and Each person was invited to share a family legend speakers coming from all over the community. with the group followed by breakout sessions in The first years were honored to be selected to smaller groups to unpack and dive deeper into host a discussion at Limmud. They worked hard why those stories are important to their fami- new six-session course from the Rohr Jewish out a deeper understanding of their world,” to create a millennial centered discussion that lies. What resulted was a warm, open space filled Learning Institute (JLI). explained Rabbi Zalman Abraham, of JLI’s shifted the focus from looking at millennial en- with many moral teachings and realizations. The website description of the course reads: Brooklyn headquarters. “By doing so, we hope gagement as one of crisis to one of opportunity. In between these three larger events, stu- Drawing on the wisdom of Chasidic teaching, to give people the tools to experience a richer, With not a moment to spare the first year JCLP dents attended a field trip to Dearborn to visit the most basic building blocks of existence are deeper, and more meaningful life.” students moved right from planning Limmud ACCESS, hosted their own social justice events, reexamined from the bottom up, revolutioniz- Like all JLI programs, this course is designed to creating a community Passover event. Their went to field and studied hard in their classes. ing our understanding of life, reality, and our to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, event, which took place on April 4, looked at the The spring has been jam packed with learn- place in the world. including those without any prior experience or four children found in the Passover seder and ing and doing. As the second years get ready to “I find that many people, particularly in Ann background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses their representation of social justice advocates. graduate, and the first year students get ready Arbor, are looking to deepen their experience of are open to the public, and attendees need not It was held at the School of Social Work in the to start to their summer field placements at dif- life,” Rabbi Goldstein said “This JLI course in- be affiliated with a particular synagogue, tem- form of a mock seder. Participants were invited ferent Jewish organizations around the country, vites participants to live more deeply, by deep- ple, or other house of worship. silently reflect on when they themselves feel like there is a lot to reflect on. It has been a year of ening their thinking, insight, and awareness of Interested students can call (734) 995-3276 each of the four children in regard to activism growth and engagement and they all move into the fundamentals of life and of our universe.” x 2, or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and social justice. After time to reflect there was the next year hoping that it will be just as full as "What Is?" explores six of the most intrigu- and for other course-related information. n a group discussion about how each child is a dif- the one before. n 6 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 ICongregations

TBE welcomes new executive director This month at Temple Beth Emeth Carol Freedman-Doan, special to the WJN Nellie Stansbury, special to the WJN emple Beth Emeth has announced the ences shaped her into a passionate, resourceful, Families with Young Children (FYC): Tot Cantor Regina Hayut at cantorhayut@temple- hiring of Melissa Sigmond as its new and driven individual. Shabbat Service bethemeth.org. executive director. Sigmond has over In 2013, Sigmond shifted her focus and ca- T Fridays, May 4, 11 and 18, 5:45 p.m. 20 years’ experience working reer path to nonprofit manage- Shalom Gever/Jewish Karate Tot Services (0–5 year olds) with Rabbi for Fortune 500 companies, Ivy ment. She oversaw the planning Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4 p.m. Whinston and Cantor Hayut League universities, Wall Street and construction of the first Register Today!, Health, Healing and Self- 6:15 p.m. Dinner for Tot Shabbat institutions and philanthropic technology-education center in Defense–Try out this unique martial arts in- organizations. After graduat- the United States that provides 6:45 p.m. Shira Service ing from college, Sigmond services for seniors to thrive and All of your favorite songs led by TBE’s tot began her career in film pro- get connected. This $3 million team, Cantor Hayut and Rabbi Whinston. duction—working on feature project, funded by the federal Join in for macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, films globally for The Walt Dis- Department of Commerce and applesauce, and a salad bar immediately fol- ney Company and Sony Pic- the City of New York, was built lowing the short service. Dinner is just $5 per tures. Later she worked as one for a local educational non- person. Buy a punch card ahead of time for a of the directors of corporate profit. Since 2015, Sigmond has discounted price. Punch cards are available in events for Bank of America. In been executive director of Kahal the TBE office. this role, she managed between Kadosh Beth Elohim, a National Step Up Shabbat for grades 1–5 10–15 large, annual conferences Historic Landmark synagogue struction including lessons in how to live a and private events. After leaving in Charleston, South Carolina. Fridays, May 4, 11 and 18, 5:45 p.m., TBE Chapel healthy lifestyle, be energetic, do well in school TBE’s new Shabbat experience for children investment banking, she worked on event plan- Sigmond is thrilled to join the team at and learn anti-bullying self-defense. 12-week in first through fifth grades that will take place ning at Columbia University, including a series TBE and be part of the Ann Arbor Jewish semesters for belt advancement. Drop-in when parallel to Tot Shabbat. Rotating services led by of programs and celebrations with the Kraft community with her husband, Aaron, and schedules permit. Enrollment is open for stu- Rabbi Josh Whinston, Cantor Regina Lambert Center for Jewish Student Life. These experi- daughter, Dashiell. n dents and adults. Shalom Gever is taught by Hayut and Rabbi Daniel Alter. Rabbi Peter Gluck, 5th Degree Black Belt and martial arts instructor for 21 years. Contact the Shabbat Achat: One Community Shabbat Temple Beth Emeth office at (734) 665-4744 or May activities at Beth Israel Congregation Friday, May 25, TBE Sanctuary, 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Gluck, [email protected], for more Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Dinner for Shabbat Achat, 6 p.m. registration information. Don’t miss out Shabbat Achat service for Shabbat Limmud study sessions (Tikkun Leil Shavuot) on the entire community! All ages – come one Spirituality Book Club Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. Saturday evening, with a Maariv service at come all for One Shabbat led by Rabbi Whin- Tuesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Adults are invited for Torah study over 9:30 p.m., and a delicious cheesecake oneg. For ston and Cantor Hayut. We will hold Shabbat May 10, noon coffee and cake. The discussions, led by more information about the Tikkun, visit Beth Achat on the fourth Friday of each month. Join Led by Annie Rose, TBE’s cantor emerita. Rabbi Dobrusin, are informal, lively and Israel’s website. us for macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, apple- Everyone is invited to join TBE’s Spirituality participatory. The study begins with traditional Shavuot, the “Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated sauce, and a salad bar immediately preceding Book Club. This year members will read six texts and participants add their own thoughts seven weeks after Passover. Since the counting the service. Dinner is just $5 per person. Buy books over the course of nine months. Feel free on the Torah, Haftarah portion of the week, or of this period begins on the second evening of a punch card ahead of time for a discounted to come to Tuesday night sessions or Thursday other traditional texts. Passover, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days price. Punch cards are available in the TBE of- afternoon sessions. Registration is not required, after the first seder. It fice. Note the 6:30 p.m. start time for services on but it is helpful to planning to know how many Lunch & Learn Series marks both the giving Shabbat Achat. people may come: [email protected]. Wednesdays, May 2 and 9, noon – 1:15 p.m. of the Torah on Mount Garfunkel Schteingart Activities Center Sinai and the time Weekly Lunch and Learn WTBE Fiber Arts Group (2010 Washtenaw Ave.) of the ancient grain Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, Mondays, May 7 and 21, 7–9 p.m., offsite Rabbi Robert Dobrusin leads informal harvest festival. The TBE Adult Lounge, Noon Anyone interested in Fiber Arts: knitting, discussions on current topics. Participants are book of Ruth is chanted Rabbi Whinston meets on Fridays for an in- crocheting, and crafts are welcome. Meet invited to bring a dairy lunch. Beverages and during this holiday at formal discussion about religion. Sessions are new people and have fun with the Women of snacks will be provided. Beth Israel on the first open to the entire community. Feel free to bring TBE. This group will be contributing to the day of the holiday). your lunch. Israeli Peace quilt. (All materials for the project Reflections: A special Shabbat Its story takes place during a barley harvest provided by WTBE.) Contact Bobbi Heilveil honoring Rabbi Robert Dobrusin and Ruth’s assumption of Naomi’s religion is Torah Study for details at (734) 276-5741 or bobbiheilveil@ Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 8:50 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat said to reflect the Israelites’ acceptance of the gmail.com. Torah at Sinai. Shavuot is one of the holidays on Join us for this weekly discussion of the To- Morning Service, 12:15 p.m. Kiddush and rah portion led by Rabbi Whinston. Presentation – A Conversation with Rabbi which both Hallel, the Psalms of Praise, is sung Shavuot Yiskor Service and Luncheon Dobrusin. and Yizkor, the memorial service, is observed. Caring Community Comfort Food Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m., TBE The service on this day is in honor of Rabbi Yizkor takes place on Monday, May 21 at Join in for the annual Shavuot Yiskor service Thursday, May 3, 11 a.m. Robert Dobrusin. During the service those who approximately 11 a.m. and light luncheon. Contact the TBE office at The Caring Community committee pro- (734) 665-4744, for more information or to had Rabbi Dobrusin perform their weddings/ vides meals in times of illness, loss and celebra- commitment ceremonies or their brit/baby Thanks for the Memories: A Tribute to sign up. Rabbi Robert Dobrusin tion Each month, volunteers will prepare meal naming ceremonies, those who had a bar/bat components that will be frozen in the TBE TBE’s Family Fundraiser Event mitzvah at Beth Israel, those who have studied Sunday Evening, June 24, 6:30 p.m. Rabbi kitchen. Volunteers are needed to purchase Saturday, May 12, Various start times and with him and those who have been on trips to Dobrusin is retiring from Beth Israel food (reimbursed by our Caring Community locations Israel with him will be called up as separate Congregation after 30 years of dedicated Fund), prepare meals, and make deliveries to TBE is planning a fun day of member- aliyahs to the Torah. In addition, representatives service. The congregation is planning an congregants’ homes as needed. To sign up, sponsored parties on Saturday, May 12, from the interfaith community will join the evening to thank Rabbi Dobrusin for his please email Cantor Emerita Annie Rose, can- themed around sharing family recipes and congregation and participate in the service. inspirational leadership, and wonderful [email protected]. traditions. Look for signup sheets to attend After the kiddush, past president Matt Kaplan memories from the last 30 years. This event one of these unique gatherings. Interested in will facilitate “A Conversation with Rabbi is also a fundraiser; some of the funds will Women’s Torah Study hosting? We are still in need of a few hosts. Dobrusin” about Rabbi Dobrusin’s 30 years go to renovate Beth Israel’s chapel, a project Mondays, May 14 and 28, 7 p.m. The party can commence after noon on as a rabbi at Beth Israel as well as his work in important to Rabbi Dobrusin. As part of the An in-depth study and lively discussion of May 12, for; the Conservative movement and broader Ann fundraiser there will be a tribute book in the week’s Torah portion led by Cantor Regina • brunch/lunch/snacks/dinner/Havdalah Arbor faith community Rabbi Dobrusin’s honor. The evening includes Hayut. The group will explore various passages • any number of people hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Community from the portion looking at several translations • family-friendly or geared towards adults Shavuot at Beth Israel members who would like to be a part of this and commentaries from a variety of scholars Suggested Donation: $100 per family unit Saturday, May 19 , Tikkun Leil Shavuot celebration area asked to contact the Beth from Talmudic times to the modern day. No and $100 per person for adult participation. 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8 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 IRabbis’ Corner

Commemorating Torah Rabbi Josh Whinston, special to the WJN his month, our people will celebrate to give you My Torah. Present to Me good guar- our children receive from our community and receiving of the Torah on Shavuot. We antors that you will observe and study the To- their families are also Torah. T read in the Torah about Shavuot and rah and I shall give it to you.” They said: “Our I think we do a wonderful job teaching our its place in our calen- ancestors are our guarantors.” The Holy One students at Temple Beth Emeth. I also know we dar not as a holiday said: “Your ancestors are not sufficient guar- can always do better. One of the ways I think celebrating the giving antors. Bring Me good guarantors, and I shall we could grow is by encouraging a commu- of Torah, but as a har- nity-wide high school program in addition to vest festival, thanking Keshet. We do a disservice to our teens by not God for grain and Your children are good encouraging them to be together, especially in first fruits. Only af- a community the size of ours. Gone are the ter the destruction of guarantors. For their sake days of the well-known joke about the cast- the Second Temple, I give the Torah to you. away found on a deserted island who built two in 70 C.E., did the synagogues, one he attends and the other he rabbis begin to trans- Rabbi Josh Whinston give you the Torah.” They said: “Our prophets wouldn’t step foot in. If the Jewish community form the holiday of are our guarantors.” The Holy One said: “The is going to survive the 21st century, we are going Shavuot. Unlike Sukkot with our booths, and prophets are not sufficient guarantors. Bring to do it together. I believe deeply in partnership Pesach with our seder, Shavuot rituals all need- Me good guarantors and I shall give you the within the Jewish community; when one ship ed the Temple. Transforming Shavuot from a Torah.” They said: “Indeed, our children will rises, we all should. What Torah are we teaching harvest festival to a day commemorating Torah be our guarantors.” The Holy One said: “Your our children if we cannot have a community is one of my favorite rabbinic contortions. children are good guarantors. For their sake I high school in a community our size? Our sages have many narratives imagining give the Torah to you.” When God gave us the Torah, God gave it what the Sinai experience must have been like; I tell this midrash at every bar or bat mitz- to all our children, not just the children of one from holding Mount Sinai over the Israelite’s vah service I lead. I tell it to my students and congregation. We should teach our children to- heads, to explanations as to why we receive To- their extended families as I help them pass the gether and work to deepen relationships within rah in the desert, their imaginations run wild Torah scroll from one generation to the next. I the adolescent community. I know there is a lot and we are the recipients of some truly awe- tell them this story because it is true. Without of transition in our community right now, but some aggadot (legends). One of my favorites our children as guarantors of the Torah, there I am interested in opening this conversation. If comes from Midrash Rabbah Shir Hashirim will be no more Torah; Torah will cease to exist. you are interested in continuing that conversa- (rabbinic explanations of the Song of Songs). In By that I mean, Torah is more than just words tion, call me. Let’s make this happen. Together, it we read: "When Israel stood to receive the To- on a scroll, it is the entire corpus of Jewish lit- we will continue to strengthen the Jewish rah, the Holy One said to them: “I am prepared erature. I would even argue that the teachings community of Washtenaw County. n Counting from Passover to Shavuot Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN BOTH A GRIPPING HISTORICAL PLAY AND uring the days between Passover mitzvah, then why do we say a blessing each a person misses to count one day, they can A TIMELY PARABLE OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY and Shavuot (the holiday of the day as if each individual day is its own mitz- continue counting the days but without fur- D receiving of the Torah) we have vah? It would make more sense to say one ther blessings. The counting that were said exactly 49 days. We count each of these days blessing either at the beginning of the 49 days properly are still valid as mitzvahs — the fu- based on a pre- or at the end of the 49 days but not every day. ture mitzvah opportunities are adversely af- cept in Leviticus Another question could be asked if it fected but the past mitzvahs are not affected. 23:15 which says is considered one 49-day mitzvah. If one As a result of this way of thinking we can we should count forgets to count one of the days, the entire also explain about a young lad who turns by Arthur Miller seven complete 49-day mitzvah opportunity is no longer thirteen years old during these 49 days. The May 10 –19 weeks. The Rabbis available. This applies not only to the future question arises as to whether or not he is able have expounded on days but this should also affects the previ- to make the blessings since prior to bar mitz- …BUMBLEBEES SHOULDN’T BE ABLE TO FLY…THEY DON’T the meaning of the ous days that were performed properly at the vah age he wasn’t obligated to say the bless- OBEY THE LAWS OF PHYSICS. BUT THEY FLY ANYWAY. word complete in time. This is because the law regards the 49 ings. Can he start in the middle? The rabbis this context. This days as one mitzvah. If one did not properly tell us that prior to becoming bar mitzvah the word is the foun- count a particular day, all of the previous boy is obligated to perform the responsibili- dation of the law Rabbi Aharon Goldstein counting’s would be in vain because, under ties of an adult — but without actually being regarding this particular mitzvah. this opinion, the mitzvah is only valid when responsible for the proper execution — it is The 49 days of counting is considered one all 49 days have been counted properly. The considered a practice period. This applies to mitzvah. In order to complete the mitzvah, rabbis could have instituted a ruling of hav- this 49-day counting period. So, since he was by Charlotte Jones each day must be counted in order to fulfill ing only one blessing at the end of the 49 days counting every day since the first day of the the single mitzvah of 49 days (seven weeks) when one is sure the mitzvah has been com- period, albeit in a non-responsible status, he August 23 – September 1 of counting. pleted properly. can continue counting with blessings until According to one opinion, if a person Though we follow the Halachic opinion the end of the 49 days. WILL IT ALL WORK OUT IN THE END OR ARE THE TWO missed even one day, it is not considered a that the 49-day period between Passover and Another opinion states that this count- STAR-CROSSED LOVERS DESTINED FOR TRAGEDY? complete mitzvah. Shavuot is considered one unit, nevertheless ing of the 49 days (also known as counting Another opinion holds that each day is a we also consider each day a separate mitzvah the Omer or counting the Sefira) during this mitzvah for itself and if a person misses count- and say a blessing for each one. The qualifier present period of exile is rabbinic but with the ing a day it doesn’t affect the mitzvah value of to resolve the apparent contradiction is that coming of the Messiah, it will be considered the other forty-eight days in the sequence. each day is connected and bound to each oth- something directly from the Torah. So, be- The actual halacha (law) goes according er within the whole 49-day period. One can’t cause we’ve been counting, we’re not missing to the first opinion. Therefore, if a person say the blessing for day four unless the bless- out. But when Moshiach comes, according to misses one day of counting, the mitzvah is ing was said for day three, etc. The blessings the Torah and all opinions, all of our counts November 8 – 17 over. However, because there is another valid for each previous day are prerequisites for the will be considered full counts. This will add to opinion (though not the one chosen as the present day. If one misses a link in the chain, the happiness of the coming of the Moshiach law), that each separate day is a separate the sequence of blessings cannot continue. — may it be speedily in our days. n mitzvah, one can continue with the counting So, by law, the 49 days are considered but without saying the blessing that is associ- one mitzvah but it is composed of 49 com- Ypsilanti Theatre at its Best ated with the daily counting. ponents that are sequentially dependent on www. ptdproductions.com One might see a contradiction here. 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Parenting for a growth mindset Jennifer Rosenberg, special to the WJN n two Sunday mornings in March good in a particular way or may be afraid the real issues and questions these ideas raise ways). When we see our children struggling and April, parents from the Ann to try something they think is too difficult. for the parenting of one’s own children, the to learn something new or giving up instead O Arbor Jewish community were There has been a tremendous amount of of pushing through and persevering, it can welcomed back to the JCC to continue research over the past 10 years that supports stir up intense, uncomfortable feelings for us. the important conversations started at the the assertion that a growth mindset will It can be hard to know how best to support Growing Brains workshop last fall. Recipi- result in higher personal satisfaction and our kids- when to encourage and when ents of a 2017 Impact Grant from the Jewish achievement. There is plenty of research to to back off. I enjoyed hearing the parents Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, the JCC suggest that cultivating psychosocial skills thoughtfully reflecting on how best to Early Childhood Center and Hebrew Day such as perseverance, resiliency, emotional bolster their children’s resilience.” This point School collaborated to offer a workshop for regulation, comfort with intellectual tension/ resonated with Maya Barzalai. She said, “We parents with simultaneous programming for discourse, self-confidence, and coping skills learned about the importance, for parents, children in November of 2017. The work- when faced with failure, the tenets of as of tolerating our children’s frustrations and shop was a great success and participants growth mindset, are powerful forces in failures, in order to encourage them to take were thirsty for more conversations about predicting success. more risks and be more internally motivated. this important topic. One of the most valuable parts of the I was compelled by the idea of “sitting on your Growth mindset, or the attitude that November workshop presented by Ronit engagement among participants was high. hands” rather than rushing in and trying to a person can “get smarter” and that the Carter from Mindset Works was the HDS parent, Maya Barzalai, reflected, give advice or help obtain a better outcome. effort to do so is worthwhile, is something spontaneous conversation that occurred “Dr. Pearson’s style of facilitation was very My generation of parents has, it seems, little of interest to parents of children of many between parents as they puzzled over these helpful: she provided information and tolerance for slow progress or failure and in ages. Carol Dweck is the Stanford researcher issues together. Feedback from the event resources but also allowed us to raise issues our attempts to monitor our children or help who coined the term growth mindset. One suggested strong interest in continuing and discuss personal anecdotes. It was useful them with tricky tasks, we are actually not who possesses a growth mindset has a belief these conversations and inspired the two to hear about other parent’s dilemmas, preparing them well for future challenges.” system that supports the idea that with additional sessions offered this spring. Dr. whether they are struggling to get their child Hebrew Day School and the Early effort, perseverance, resiliency and feedback, Beth Pearson, who is a licensed clinical to dress herself or trying to improve their Childhood Center at the JCC are grateful to one can achieve higher levels, and that psychologist and director of the Ann Arbor relationship with an adolescent.” One of the the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor intelligence can be grown and developed. office of Arbor Psychology Group, expertly key ideas Dr. Pearson focused on was helping for providing the funding for this important Conversely, someone with a fixed mindset facilitated these sessions. Dr. Pearson is also parents understand the ways in which they programming. n believes that intelligence is innate and can’t the consulting psychologist at Hebrew Day may unintentionally contribute to their For more information about Hebrew Day be changed. They believe people are born School. Structured to offer some additional child’s budding mindset development. She School or to schedule a personal tour, contact with a predetermined set of smarts or talents, context and go deeper into the ideas of said, “All parents want their children to be Ali Reingold at [email protected] and although everyone can learn new things growth mindset, yet flexibly designed to happy and successful (although different they may believe that they can never be facilitate conversation among parents about parents may define “success” in varying Yom Ha’atzmaut dance party fun for all Claudia Halpern, special to the WJN n April 18, 2018, the Ann Arbor Federation of Greater Ann Arbor in partner- Jewish community gathered to- ship with the Jewish Community Center of O gether at the JCC to celebrate Greater Ann Arbor. Over 150 people enjoyed Israeli music from across the decades, and the Israeli pop band brought excitement and energy the festivities. Other highlights included a transition program from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut presented by the Hebrew Day School's 4th and 5th graders and KlezKids, and Kevin Lieberman leading us in the Hatikvah and TruckShu- ka’s delicious Israeli street food. “This event had fantastic energy,” said Sarah Klein, Beth Families from across the Ann Arbor Israel program director. “I love bringing the community enjoying the festivities whole community together to celebrate the state of Israel.” n Israel’s 70th Yom Ha’atzmaut with a dance For more Israel@70 programming in the com- party featuring the Holy Band from the Holy The Hebrew Day School Klez Kids performing for Yom Ha’atzmaut munity visit jewishannarbor.org/israel70. Land. The event was presented by the Jewish

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Fall from window turns tragedy into coexistence triumph By Abigail Klein Leichman A little girl’s recovery at a Jerusalem hospital in- “Israel has one of the most advanced socio- He is gratified to see how training pro- spires a project for sharing medical expertise be- medical health systems in the world; Palestin- vided by various organizations already has tween Israeli and Arab healthcare practitioners. ians have a need and a desire to upscale their helped improve the situation, in particular n 2012, four-year-old Rozana Salawhi fell health system to ensure that every member of regarding Palestinian hospitals’ ability to treat from the ninth floor of her family’s apart- their community has access to the same level childhood cancer. I ment in a village near Ramallah, the seat of healthcare as their Israeli counterparts,” “Ten years ago, any child presenting with of the Palestinian Authority. says the venture capitalist whose son was born blood cancer had to be treated in an Israeli Her mother, journalist Maysa Abu Ghan- in Hadassah Medical Center in 1981. hospital. Today, 90 percent of children in the nam, insisted that the child be taken to Hadas- Project Rozana was launched in 2013 – the early stages can be treated at Palestinian hos- sah Medical Center in Jerusalem because she same year many Palestinian leaders started pitals and only bone-marrow transplant pa- discouraging any activities signaling “normal- tients have to come to Israeli hospitals. Even ization” among Arabs and Jews. This policy that will change in five years,” says Finkel. further reduced points of contact between the A pediatric bone-marrow transplant unit two populations, but in hospitals daily inter- is being set up at Augusta Victoria by pediat- action continued as always. Dr. Jamal Rifi, an Australian board member ric hematology oncology specialist Dr. Khadra “If you don’t know ‘the other’ you can be- of Project Rozana, at Chaim Sheba Medical Hasan Ali Salami, who did a fellowship in Jor- lieve anything you’re told about them,” says Center with a young Palestinian patient dan and is continuing her fellowship training Finkel. He is proud that Project Rozana’s Aus- and his grandfather along with the in pediatric bone-marrow transplants at Ha- tralian board of directors includes three Mus- hospital liaison to the Arab community dassah. She was one of the featured speakers on lims, three Jews and four Christians. such as pediatric emergency medicine.” Building capacity The 22 participants in the first pediatric Project Rozana has specific short-term and workshop, facilitated by Dr. Saar Hashavya Naeem al-Bayda, West Bank coordinator long-term goals. at Hadassah, also included four doctors from of transportation for Project Rozana, “We believe it is in everyone’s long-term Iraq, and Kurdish doctors from Turkey. Aside with a youngster he brought to an interest that Palestinians should not be de- from training, its main objective was to estab- Israeli hospital pendent on Israel’s health services. Building lish ongoing relationships between Palestin- capacity takes a long time, so in the short term ian and Israeli healthcare professionals for the knew its expertise in pediatric emergency care we focus on three areas,” says Finkel. benefit of their patients. greatly surpassed that of the local hospital. The first is transportation for Palestinian Long-term goals for Project Rozana focus This decision most likely saved Rozana’s life. patients to hospitals in Israel via a network on three common health problems in Arab of volunteer drivers. The second is covering populations: Type 2 diabetes, macular degen- Half a world away, Hadassah Australia Dr. Khadra Hasan Ali Salami is establish- the cost of some medical procedures that the eration and kidney failure. President Ron Finkel watched a video about ing a bone-marrow transplant unit at PA does not, for example complex surgeries Dialysis clinics in PA hospitals are over- Rozana’s story and was inspired to use this Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem at Hadassah and Chaim Sheba Medical Cen- burdened, says Finkel, and nobody is trained incident as the basis for a new bridge of un- to serve the Arab population. derstanding by sharing medical expertise be- ter in Tel Hashomer for genetic conditions to support a less-disruptive form of dialysis tween Israelis and Palestinians. caused by consanguineous marriages. Project done at home while the patient is asleep. Proj- a recent tour to spread the word about Project Having lived in Israel for nine years, he Rozana also supports Ziv Medical Center in ect Rozana is enabling a training model link- Rozana in the United States and Canada. knew healthcare is a key sector for engagement. Safed (Tzfat) to help care for casualties of the ing Assuta Hospital in Ashdod with Augusta The organization has registered as a char- “In healthcare, every minute of every day civil war in Syria. Victoria Hospital on the east side of Jerusalem ity in Canada and Australia, and has applied Palestinians and Israelis interact in a significant “Our third short-term focus is training,” to address this problem. for nonprofit status in the United States. way. A hundred thousand permits are given an- says Finkel. “For example, for the last year and Another area is training Palestinian care- “Altogether we raised $650,000 last year and nually to Palestinians to access treatment in Is- a half, together with World Vision Australia, givers to provide palliative homecare for chil- we’re just getting started,” says Finkel. “Our raeli hospitals,” Finkel tells ISRAEL21c. we have sponsored a program to train Israeli dren with terminal diseases. goal is to raise $1 million in 2018.” n And he knew that Israelis were willing to and Palestinian child psychologists from the “There are gaps in medical training be- PHOTOS COURTESY OF PROJECT ROZANA work with equally willing Arab colleagues to West Bank and Gaza to treat PTSD, which is cause there’s not been enough funding to train improve the standard of care in PA-adminis- a pervasive problem in both populations. An- Palestinian physicians and support staff in tered territories and Gaza. other example is a series of workshops in areas certain sub-specializations,” Finkel explains. 12 tasty cookbooks to help you celebrate Israel By Jessica Halfin , ISRAEL21c ith Israeli food trending world- power foodie Janna Gur and her team, with wholesome and inspiring. This book belongs Divine Food: Israeli and Palestinian wide, there’s never been a better gorgeous photos by Eilon Paz. You can flip on every coffee table, if only as a discussion time to roll up your sleeves and through this one when you’re feeling nostal- piece, and for its celebration of Sephardic cui- Food Culture and Recipes W Focusing on heritage- dive into one of the Mediterranean’s top cui- gic for Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda shuk or sine. The scrumptiously delicious and herba- based recipes, Divine sines, and these are the books that will help when you want to find an authentic recipe for ceously rich recipes are only a bonus. Food discovers the ori- you become an expert. that Israeli dip/dish/bread/pastry that you just gins of regional dishes With Israel’s 70th birthday drawing near, can’t get off your mind since returning home. Breaking Breads that are millennia old, we’re sharing our favorite collections of Israeli From Israeli baker while also featuring new recipes, with their vast influences and nuances, Jerusalem Uri Scheft of the famous recipes from Israel’s as displayed in these 12 inspirational cookbooks. In Jerusalem, Lon- Breads Bakery, which modern trendy restau- Thumb through them for the extraordinary don-based celebrity has several branches rants. This book focuses photography, romantic nostalgia and tested chef Yotam Ottolenghi in both New York City on historical fact and culture as much as the recipes of some of the industry’s most influen- and then partner Sami and Tel Aviv, this book beautiful and more remotely found dishes and tial and accomplished Tamimi rehash their covers a wide range of stories of the region. chefs, authors and Jerusalem childhoods influences on Israeli food ambassadors. from different sides of baking and includes hundreds of bread reci- the tracks with equal pes, alongside other beloved Israeli baked Israel Eats This unique cookbook from photographer The Book of New warmth and character, while giving a complete goods such as Krembo and hamentaschen Steven Rothfeld is broken up by regions (Tel history of the volatile city and showing off its (both with updated twists). We’re buying the Israeli Food Aviv, Jerusalem, North and South), and contains most charming corners through positively book mostly for the chapters on challah and A modern-day recipes and anecdotes from some of the coun- stunning photography. babka, which are filled with tips, interesting classic and a personal try’s most accomplished chefs and food writers. favorite, this cook- Sure, the recipes might contain an eclectic variations and mouthwatering pictures of the book is written by mix of 20 ingredients, but they are all fresh, bakery’s bestselling items. continued on page 22

Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 15 I Kosher Cuisine

Shavuot and the children Lonnie Sussman, special to the WJN inally, the month of May! Let’s hope cultural year and intense connections to our the Israeli air force. It was a day of fear, pride at a time to present their symbolic or actual spring weather has finally arrived. history of slavery to freedom, from Egypt to and relief that the danger of a nuclear attack representations of their harvests. The factory F I’ve been thinking a lot about the Mount Sinai and the years in the desert. The was ended, at least then. brought the plastic pallets that were made month of May and the Jewish and secular there. The field crops brought balls of cotton. connections this month brings to mind. Even The strong men who worked in bananas car- though we celebrated Yom Haatzmaut, Israel ried huge bunches of the fruit on their shoul- Independence Day, in April, in 1948 the secu- ders. The avocados, oranges and turkeys were lar date was May 14. Since we (my fellow class- brought in baskets and given to the elders. mates and I) were born that year, I have always Finally, there came the time for the emotional felt a special connection to that date. But, that peak of the ceremony. All babies born that was last month. This month we have the festi- year were presented to the entire community val holiday of Shavuot. At this moment, while by their parents and everyone k’velled. writing this article, Shavuot is still a long way In 1980 we felt fear for our lives. In 2018 off. The Pesach dishes were just put away and our children now have children and the con- we are still full from all the leftovers. However, cept of one generation giving Torah to another, when this issue goes to print we will be just sharing our traditions and their importance in be a few weeks away from this special holiday. our lives seems even more important. When I was growing up, Shavuot did not So, this column is dedicated to our grand- have the same emotional intensity for me that children. They will hear the story of the giving Pesach and Sukkot had. I always assumed it of the Torah. They will know the tradition of was due to the fact that the Hebrew/Religious eating dairy on Shavuot as the words of Torah School academic year had ended, so we didn’t are compared to milk and honey. My hope is learn as much about this holiday as we did they will associate food and tradition to deeper about the others. Maybe it was also due to the meanings and to continue to grow spiritually, lack of intense shopping and cooking to pre- rabbis will have more to say on the deeper Then our attention turned to the ceremony intellectually, emotionally and physically. pare for the holiday. I do remember the K’tan meanings of Shavuot, but I would like to pro- of the Shavuot celebration. The children were Here are some dairy recipes prepared by Tan book (do you remember the little Jewish pose a new connection — to our children and decked out in white shirts and crowns made some of the grandchildren and some other boy no bigger than a thumb?) and his adven- grandchildren. of flowers. We, along with the entire kibbutz, traditional recipes for Shavuot. Although tures on Shavuot. He tried staying up all night Let me explain. When Ron and I spent a were going to acknowledge the various har- cheese cake and cheese kugel are often made to study Torah. year in Israel with (then) two young children, vests of the season. The oldest members of the on Shavuot, there are other traditions. The Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot were the three Shavuot took on a brand new meaning. In kibbutz stood on a platform and the rest of us Cottage Cheese Pancakes recipe was one we pilgrimage holidays during Torah and Temple 1980 the holiday fell on June 8. It was the day were scattered on the lawn in front of them. had a lot in Israel. n times. All three have connections to the agri- that the Iraqi nuclear reactor was bombed by They called up the different work groups one

Cottage cheese pancakes Burekas Eggplant filling for about 20 Burekas 2 medium eggplant Dairy, serves 4-6 Don’t be afraid of them. Dairy; makes about 1 /3 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 large eggs 60 triangles. 1 /3 cup grated mozzarella 1 cup milk 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 1 /4 cup chopped parsley. 1 cup cottage cheese 16 ounce package phyllo dough, thawed 1 cup matzoh meal (surely you have some 1 large egg Preheat oven to 450°. Prick the skin of the left over) Black or regular sesame seeds for sprin- eggplant all over and roast on an oiled baking 2 teaspoons sugar kling sheet for 25 minutes, turn occasionally. 1 /2 -1 teaspoon cinnamon Fillings of your choice: spinach, eggplant, Remove the pulp from the skin and discard 1 /4 teaspoon salt cheese the seeds. Drain off excess liquid. Cool slight- oil, sour cream, cinnamon sugar, applesauce. Preheat oven to 350° ly and then chop coarsely. Combine the pulp Beat the eggs and milk in a medium bowl, stir Coat the bottom of a cookie sheet with some with the cheeses and the parsley and mash in the cottage cheese. Combine the matzoh of the melted butter well. Add salt to taste. meal, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and stir into Take a sheet of phyllo and cut lengthwise in Use about 1 tablespoon filling for each bureka. the egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 strips, 4 /2 inches wide. Butter the strips and 1 hour to thicken. fold over lengthwise, butter again and place Brush bottom of a griddle or heavy skillet 1 tablespoon filling at the end. Then fold up lightly with oil and heat to medium.Spoon right to left like a flag and the end result is a about 2 heaping tablespoons of batter into Chocolate sandwich cookies plump triangle. Finish by buttering the out- pan and cook 3-5 minutes until the tops bub- makes 18 side at the end. Beat the egg and brush the ble and edges looked cooked. Then turn over 1 cup Nutella or Israeli chocolate spread burgess with it. Sprinkle on sesame seeds. and cook another 3-5 minutes. Serve with 1 extra large egg 1 Place on the cookie sheet and bake about 20 sour cream, cinnamon sugar or applesauce 1 /4 cups self -rising flour (important) minutes until golden in color. From The Kosher Palette by Susie Fishbein Preheat oven to 375°. 1 In the bowl of an electric mixer put /2 cup Nutella and the egg and mix well. Slowly add Spinach filling for about 20 burekas Hot chocolate from Paris 1 cup of the flour until a wet dough is formed. 2 pounds fresh spinach or 2 packages Dairy, serves 4 Dust a clean board or counter top with the chopped frozen spinach 7 ounces best quality semi-sweet chocolate 1 remaining /4 cup of flour and gently knead 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 3 cups whole milk the dough. It will be a bit sticky. Form 18 balls /2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 5 tablespoons sugar and place them on a parchment -lined baking /2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 Chop the chocolate into small pieces and set aside. sheet, several inches apart. /4 cup chopped parsley Cheese filling for about 20 burekas 1 2 large eggs In a large saucepan, put the milk, sugar and /2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove from the 1 cup grated cheddar cheese cup water. Cook over medium heat until it be- 8 scallions, sliced oven. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Use a ser- Salt and pepper 1 cup crumbled feta cheese gins to boil. Remove from the heat and using rated knife to cut the cookies in half horizon- Ground pepper to taste a wire whisk, whisk in the chopped chocolate. tally. Spread the bottom half with 1 teaspoon Either defrost the frozen chopped spinach Whisk until thick and smooth. or lightly cook the fresh spinach and drain Beat the eggs well, combine with the cheeses of the remaining Nutella and replace the top, and the pepper and use abut 1 tablespoon of pressing firmly. very well. Mix with the other ingredients From Kids Cook 1-2-3 (recipes for young chefs and use about 1 tablespoon for the filling filling for each bureka. using only 3 ingredients.) by Rozanne Gold From Kids Cook 1-2-3 by Roxanne Gold for each bureka. From The Foods of Israel Today, by Joan Nathan

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Shabbat Service: Birthdays and Anniversa- Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. Student tickets are $5 each with a valid ID. May 2018 ries from 7:30–9 p.m. For more information or to view the com- First Friday Shabbat: JCS. All are invited to Thursday 10 plete schedule, visit film.jccannarbor.org or join the JCS in welcoming Shabbat with contact Karen Freedland, Director of Jewish songs, secular readings, candle lighting, Spirituality Book Club: TBE. Noon–1 p.m. Cultural Arts and Education by phone at Tuesday 1 (734) 971-0990 or by email at karenfreed- wine, and challah. Dinner will follow the Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Show- [email protected]. At the Michigan short observance at the JCC. Children are ing of Scandal in Ivansk (2017). Filmmaker What Is? Deeper Thinking, Deeper Living: Theater. 5 p.m. welcome. Dinner free for JCS members; David Blumenfeld thought he would be Chabad. Imagine you were able to rethink non-members $10/person; $25/family. Reg- documenting a piece of family history as he WTBE How-To: Shavuot: TBE. 5:30–7 p.m. everything you knew about the universe, the ister online www.jewishculturalsociety.org/ filmed the descendants of his grandfather’s Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Show- laws of nature, your own consciousness, and observances/shabbat/. 6:30–9 p.m. shtetl, Ivansk, as they restored a long-neglect- ing of Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels (2017). At a the very idea of existence and reality. Imag- Friday services: See listing at end of calendar. ed Jewish cemetery. Little did he know that time when most countries shut their doors ine the new insights you will gain, the fresh unearthing the past in one small corner of to Jewish refugees from Nazi-occupied Eu- perspective with which you will embark on Poland would ultimately unleash a national rope, Cuba was one of the only options for the journey of life each morning. What is? Saturday 5 scandal, sparked by a single word. Non-film escape. Marion Finkels Kreith, then four- does exactly that. Drawing on the wisdom of specific tickets are $10 each. Student tickets teen, was among those who made it to Ha- Chassidic teaching, the most basic building Torah Study: TBE. 8:50–9:50 a.m. are $5 each with a valid ID. For more infor- vana and found work to support their fami- blocks of existence are reexamined from the Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. mation or to view the complete schedule, lies in a newly transported trade: diamond bottom up, revolutionizing our understand- visit film.jccannarbor.org or contact Karen polishing. Journey back to 1940s Havana, a ing of life, reality, and our place in the world. Sunday 6 Freedland, Director of Jewish Cultural Arts tumultuous, heart breaking, and intoxicat- 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Education by phone at (734) 971-0990 ing time, as first hand survivor accounts Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Social Action Committee Meeting: BIC. 10 a.m. or by email at karenfreedland@jccannarbor. reveal this barely known Holocaust refugee Beanster’s Café in UM Michigan League, Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into org. At the Michigan Theater. 5 p.m. success story. Non-film specific tickets are 911 North University. All levels and ages the basic text of Chassidim and discover the Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first $10 each. Student tickets are $5 each with a welcome for conversation in mame-loshn, beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 Thursday of month for details. 8 p.m. valid ID. For more information or to view which translates to “mother tongue.” For a.m. Sundays. Thursdays. the complete schedule, visit film.jccannar- information, email [email protected] or th bor.org or contact Karen Freedland, Direc- 25 Anniversary Celebration: JFS. Follow- Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Show- phone (734) 936-2367. 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. tor of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education ing a short program, attendees will enjoy a ing of Maktub (2017). Two mob enforcers Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: by phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email at selection of international culinary delights end up the sole survivors of a terrorist at- Chabad. Reading the Torah may be easy, [email protected]. At the from a dozen local restaurants (including tack on a restaurant. Inspired by their fate, but understanding it is no simple matter. Michigan Theater. 7:30 p.m. a wine and chocolate tasting), the music they turn away from crime, and through Study of the text with the classical Rashi of Neal Alexander’s Klezmer Band, Israeli their own unique version of philanthropy, commentary. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Dancing and a JFS Expo. RSVP to jfsan- go on a quest to answer people’s prayers Monday 14 narbor.org/25th-anniversary/ or contact placed between the stones of the Western Wednesday 2 Laurie Cohen, (734) 769-0209 x353 or lco- Wall. Non-film specific tickets are $10 each. WTBE Historical Novel Reading Group: TBE. [email protected]. The cost of attending Student tickets are $5 each with a valid ID. 12:20–2 p.m. Lunch and Learn: BIC. With Rabbi Arik As- Recipe for Humanity is $125/person ($50 For more information or to view the com- Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing cherman. Noon. is tax deductible). Biomedical Science Re- plete schedule, visit film.jccannarbor.org or of Shelter (2017). An Israeli Mossad agent is Mahj: TBE. Offsite. 1–3 p.m. search Building at the University of Michi- contact Karen Freedland, Director of Jewish sent to protect a Lebanese informant recov- gan, 109 Zina Pitcher Pl. 2–5 p.m. Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Cultural Arts and Education by phone at ering from plastic surgery to give her a new Trope and Cantillation: TBE. 4:30–5:30 p.m. (734) 971-0990 or by email at karenfreed- Speaker Rabbi Ascherman: AARC, BIC, JCS. identity. After two weeks together in the safe [email protected]. At the Michigan Rabbi Arik Ascherman, Israeli human rights Kol Halev Rehearsal: TBE. 6:15–7:45 p.m. house, the relationship they begin to forge Theater. 8 p.m. activist, will speak about his new organiza- is inevitably tested by the threat of terror tion, Torat Tzedek. At the JCC. Open Com- Monday 7 engulfing the world. Nothing is safe, no one munity Talk follows 6 p.m. dinner ($100 Friday 11 is secure, and everyone is searching for shel- suggested donation). Talk from 7:30–9 p.m. A2SO Music with Friends: JCC. Small ensem- ter. Non-film specific tickets are $10 each. ble performances by members of the Ann Lunch and Learn: TBE. Noon–1 p.m. Student tickets are $5 each with a valid ID. Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Series discount Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. For more information or to view the com- Thursday 3 plete schedule, visit film.jccannarbor.org or available. $10/concert. For information, see Family Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat a2so.org. 1:30–3:30 p.m. contact Karen Freedland, Director of Jewish Oneg Baking: TBE. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. from 5:45–6:15 p.m. Step Up Shabbat from Cultural Arts and Education by phone at Lag B’omer Picnic: Chabad. Picnic dinner of WTBE Fiber Arts: TBE. Offsite. 7–9 p.m. 5:45–6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Dinner from (734) 971-0990 or by email at karenfreed- BBQ hot dogs, salads, drinks. Fun, special 6:15–6:45 p.m. Shira from 6:45–7:15 p.m. [email protected]. At the Michigan program and prizes for children and adults. Tuesday 8 Shabbat Service from 7:30–9 p.m. Theater. 2 p.m. Time and place to be determined. Friday services: See listing at end of calendar. Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing Open House with Rabbi Ascherman: BIC and KidZone Vacation: JCC. Provides fun and ad- of Death in the Terminal (2016). Six of those JCS. After 21 years with Rabbis for Human venture for children in K–5 when Ann Ar- Saturday 12 present for the Beer Sheva Bus Terminal ter- Rights, Rabbi Ascherman is now founder bor Public Schools and Hebrew Day School ror attack in 2015 tell six different stories of and director of a new Israeli human rights have scheduled closures. Children enjoy Family Fundraiser Event: TBE. Offsite. 8 a.m.– a single tragedy. The deeply disturbing foot- organization, Torat Tzedek (Torah for Jus- computer time, games, reading time, arts Noon. age from surveillance cameras and a mobile tice). Rabbi Ascherman is a symbol of hope and crafts, sports, and a kid-friendly movie. Torah Study: TBE. 8:50–9:50 a.m. phone shows what unfolded alongside each Pre and post care available. Visit www.jc- to many Israelis and Palestinians and inter- Mini Minyan: BIC. 11:15 a.m. story told, yet the more we see, the less we nationally recognized as a leading advocate cannarbor.org for more information, in- can divine the truth. This film unapologeti- Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. for human rights and social justice as a re- cluding pricing information, or to register. cally shows the cost of underlying biases and ligious, Jewish and Zionist obligation. At Contact Nicole at nicolefeinberg@jccan- Presentation and Kiddush: BIC. A Conversa- the risk those present for terror attacks face the 2010 Washtenaw Avenue Building at narbor.org or by phone at (734) 971-0990. tion with Rabbi Robert Dobrusin. Noon. of losing not only their perspective, but their Beth Israel Congregation. Contact Martha 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. very humanity. Warning: This film shows Kransdorf at [email protected] or What Is? Deeper Thinking, Deeper Living: graphic footage of a violent incident. Non- Harvey Somers at harveysomers@gmail. Chabad. 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. See first Sunday 13 film specific tickets are $10 each. Student com for more information. 5 p.m. Tuesday of month. tickets are $5 each with a valid ID. For more Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharpen Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group). Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into information or to view the complete sched- your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal 1:30 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. the basic text of Chassidim and discover the ule, visit film.jccannarbor.org or contact system by following the intriguing discus- Spirituality Book Club: TBE. 7:30–8:30 p.m. beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 Karen Freedland, Director of Jewish Cul- tural Arts and Education by phone at (734) sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a com- Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: a.m. Sundays. 971-0990 or by email at karenfreedland@ posite of practical law, logical argumenta- Chabad. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Show- tion and moral teachings. Study from the ing of Heading Home (2018). Follow the jccannarbor.org. At the Michigan Theater. original Talmud tractate. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Wednesday 9 journey of Israel’s underdog national base- 4 p.m. ball team, which finally ranks among the Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing of GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II Friday 4 Lunch and Learn: BIC. Noon. world’s best in 2017 and qualifies play in the World Baseball Classic. The line-up is filled (2017). 550,000 Jewish American men and Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn: TBE. Noon. with Jewish American Major League players women served in WWII. Veterans, both fa- Art Reception: JCC. Reception for artist Bruce Shalom Gever (Jewish Karate): TBE. 4–5 p.m. with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, who mous (from Mel Brooks to Henry Kissinger) Friedman, whose work will be on display journey to Israel for the first time where they and unknown, bring their war experiences Family Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat in the J’s Amster Gallery. For information, are greeted as heroes. They then move on to to life: how they fought for their nation, their from 5:45–6:15 p.m. Step Up Shabbat from email Karen Freedland at karenfreedland@ the competition round in Seoul, where the people, struggled with anti-Semitism within 5:45–6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Dinner from jccannarbor.org or by phone at (734) 971- odds and the team’s reputation are against 6:15–6:45 p.m. Shira from 6:45–7:15 p.m. 0990. 6:30–8:30 p.m. them. Non-film specific tickets are $10 each. 18 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 their ranks, and emerged transformed, more [email protected]. At the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor. For in- er time, games, reading time, arts and crafts, powerfully American and more deeply Jewish. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. formation, phone the J at (734) 971-0990. sports, and a kid-friendly movie. Pre- and Non-film specific tickets are $10 each. Student Mizmoret Rehearsal: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. 5–8 p.m. post-care available. Visit www.jccannarbor. tickets are $5 each with a valid ID. For more Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first org for more information, including pric- information or to view the complete schedule, Chabad. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. Thursday of month for details. 8 p.m. ing or to register. Contact Nicole at nicole- visit film.jccannarbor.org or contact Karen Thursdays. [email protected] or at (734) 971- Freedland, Director of Jewish Cultural Arts Wednesday 16 0990. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Education by phone at (734) 971-0990 or Friday 18 Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. by email at [email protected]. Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. At the Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. Mahj: TBE. Offsite. 1–3 p.m. KidZone Vacation: JCC. Provides fun and ad- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing of Vitch (2017). A daughter tells venture for children in K–5 when Ann Ar- Thursday 24 Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Talk the story of the controversial choices that bor Public Schools and Hebrew Day School Back with Dr. Deborah Dash Moore, author her father, a Jewish artist from Poland, have scheduled closures. Children enjoy Brotherhood Guys’ Night Out: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. of the book, “GI Jews: How World War II made in order to survive the Holocaust. computer time, games, reading time, arts Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. Changed a Generation” and a senior advi- Eddie Vitch, aka Ignace Levkovitch, was and crafts, sports, and a kid-friendly movie. sor to the filmGI Jews: Jewish Americans in Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first performing in Paris when the Nazis in- Pre and post care available. Visit www.jccan- World War II (2017). Non-film specific tick- Thursday of month for details. 8 p.m. vaded. The Nazi officer who saw him narbor.org for more information, including ets are $10 each. Student tickets are $5 each Thursdays. sent him to perform in Germany. His pricing or to register. Contact Nicole at ni- with a valid ID. For more information or humanity and flaws as an artist trying [email protected] or by phone to view the complete schedule, visit film.jc- to survive one of history’s darkest times at (734) 971-0990. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday 25 cannarbor.org or contact Karen Freedland, provides an arc of colors in a time period Lunch and Learn: TBE. Noon–1 p.m. Director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Educa- otherwise presented in black and white. Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. Lunch and Learn: TBE. Noon–1 p.m. tion by phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email Non-film specific tickets are $10 each. Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. at [email protected]. At the Family Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat from Student tickets are $5 each with a valid Shabbat Achat Dinner: TBE. 6–6:30 p.m. Michigan Theater. 8:30 p.m. 5:45–6:15 p.m. Step Up Shabbat from 5:45– ID. For more information or to view the 6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Dinner from 6:15–6:45 Shabbat Achat Service: TBE. 6:30–8 p.m. complete schedule, visit film.jccannarbor. p.m. Shira from 6:45–7:15 p.m. Shabbat Ser- Friday services: See listing at end of talendar. Tuesday 15 org or contact Karen Freedland, Director vice: Confirmation from 7:30–9 p.m. of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education by Friday services: See listing at tend of calendar. What Is? Deeper Thinking, Deeper Living: phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email at Saturday 26 Chabad. 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. See first [email protected]. At the Tuesday of month. Michigan Theater. 2 p.m. Saturday 19 Torah Study: TBE. 8:50–9:50 a.m. Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group). Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: Shorts Pro- Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Torah Study: TBE. 8:50-9:50 a.m. 1:30 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. gram: JCC. Showing of Wendy’s Shabbat Mini Minyan: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing (2017, documentary, English, 14 minutes); Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of calendar. of History of Love (2016). Based on Nicole The Gravedigger’s Daughter (2017, drama, Shavuos Celebration: Chabad. After the noon Karuss’ best-selling novel, the story revolves Hebrew w/subtitles, 17 minutes); The Outer and evening services, followed by festive Sunday 27 around a long-lost book which mysteriously Circle (2017, drama, English, Arabic w/sub- meal and all night learning. 8:45 p.m. reappears and connects an old man searching titles, 13 minutes); Mr. Bernstein (2016, dra- Shavuot Maariv: BIC. 9:30 p.m. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into for his estranged son with a girl seeking a cure ma, English, 12 minutes); The Chop (2015, Tikkun Leil Shavuot: BIC. 10 p.m. the basic text of Chassidim and discover the for her mother’s loneliness. The film spans comedy, English, 16 minutes). Non-film Shabbat services: See listing at tend of alendar. beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 time and distance, from pre-war Europe to specific tickets are $10 each. Student tickets a.m. Sundays. modern day New York City, weaving a com- are $5 each with a valid ID. For more infor- plex tale of a doomed romance in pre-war mation or to view the complete schedule, Sunday 20 Poland lost due to the Nazi invasion, and the visit film.jccannarbor.org or contact Karen Monday 28 ultimate nature and power of love. Non-film Freedland, Director of Jewish Cultural Arts Shavuot Shaharit: BIC. 9:30 a.m. specific tickets are $10 each. Student tickets and Education by phone at (734) 971-0990 Shavuos Services and Party: Chabad. Morn- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–8:30 p.m. are $5 each with a valid ID. For more infor- or by email at karenfreedland@jccannarbor. ing services, followed by an ice cream party Tuesday 29 mation or to view the complete schedule, org. At the Michigan Theater. 5 p.m. for children and then an annual festive dairy What Is? Deeper Thinking, Deeper Living: visit film.jccannarbor.org or contact Karen Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. meal for all. 9:45 a.m. Chabad. 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. See first Freedland, Director of Jewish Cultural Arts Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing Day Away: End of Year Celebration: JCS. At Tuesday of month. and Education by phone at (734) 971-0990 of Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana (2016). County Farm Park. Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: or by email at karenfreedland@jccannarbor. A tiny community in rural Ghana recently Shavuot Yiskor Service/Luncheon: TBE. 1–3 p.m. Chabad. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. org. At the Michigan Theater. 2 p.m. discovered the religion they have been prac- Shavuos Services: Chabad. Afternoon and eve- Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Show- ticing for centuries is Judaism. Filmmaker ning services at 7 p.m. Wednesday 30 ing of Keep the Change (2017). When Gabrielle Zilkha explores their story from 30-something David, in denial about his Shavuot Mincha: BIC. 7:30 p.m. isolation to global connection, and the chal- Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. own autism, is sentenced to time in an au- lenges they face. Non-film specific tickets are tism support group, he meets the irritatingly $10 each. Student tickets are $5 each with a Monday 21 Annual Meeting: Jewish Federation. Held at cheerful Sarah. Their burgeoning romance valid ID. For more information or to view the JCC. 7 p.m. takes them on a journey of self-discovery, the complete schedule, visit film.jccannar- Shavuot Shaharit with Yizkor: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. revealing deep feelings, touching moments, bor.org or contact Karen Freedland, Direc- Shavuos Services with Yizkor: Chabad. Ser- and hard truths. Non-film specific tickets tor of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education vices at 9:45 a.m. Yizkor at 11 a.m. Thursday 31 are $10 each. Student tickets are $5 each by phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email at WTBE Fiber Arts: TBE. Offsite. 7:30–9 p.m. with a valid ID. For more information or [email protected]. At the Shavuot Mincha: BIC. 7:30 p.m. Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. 8 p.m. to view the complete schedule, visit film.jc- Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Mizmoret Rehearsal: TBE. 8–9:30 p.m. cannarbor.org or contact Karen Freedland, Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. Director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Educa- Shavuos Services: Chabad. Afternoon and eve- Weekly Friday night Shabbat services tion by phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email Thursday 17 ning services at 8:45 p.m. Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM at [email protected]. At the Hillel. Call (734) 994-9258 in advance to Michigan Theater. 5 p.m. Third Thursday @ the J: Bruce Friedman: Tuesday 22 confirm time. Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival: JCC. Showing JCC. Artist and photographer Bruce Fried- Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. of 1945 (2017). On a summer day in 1945, man will discuss his artwork currently on What Is? Deeper Thinking, Deeper Living: Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., when an Orthodox man and his grown son display at the J’s Amster Gallery. For infor- Chabad. 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. See first followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service return to a village in Hungary, the towns- mation, contact Rachael at rachaelhoffen- Tuesday of month. at 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School people–suspicious, remorseful, fearful and [email protected] or by phone at (734) Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group). Service at 7:30 p.m. For information, call cunning–expect the worst. The town clerk 971-0990. Noon–1 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. (734) 665-4744. fears the men may be heirs of the village’s Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: deported Jews who have come to demand Chai Five for Grover: JCC. Collaborative fund- Shabbat Service: AARC. Every fourth Friday Chabad. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. their illegally acquired property be returned raiser in honor of Grover Thompson’s thir- at the JCC. Tot Shabbat from 5:45–6:15 to them. Non-film specific tickets are $10 teen years of service. An evening of food and p.m. Pizza for the little ones at 6:15 p.m. each. Student tickets are $5 each with a fun, celebrating loveable Grover, the shared Wednesday 23 Service at 6:30 p.m., followed by veg- valid ID. For more information or to view building’s security guard. Family event fea- etarian potluck at 8 p.m. Childcare dur- the complete schedule, visit film.jccannar- tures a kosher dinner and fun for everyone. KidZone Vacation: JCC. Provides fun and ing service. All are welcome to attend. For bor.org or contact Karen Freedland, Direc- Proceeds will provide youth scholarships adventure for children in K–5 when Ann information, email [email protected], phone tor of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education and be divided between the Jewish Com- Arbor Public Schools and HDS kids have (734) 445-1910, or visit www.aarecon.org. munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor and scheduled closures. Children enjoy comput- by phone at (734) 971-0990 or by email at continued on page 21 Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 19 ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY EVENT HIGHLIGHT AUTHOR EVENT IRENE BUTTER Shores Beyond Shores: From Holocaust to Hope

TUESDAY, MAY 8 • 7–8:30 PM DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Irene Butter has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Elie Wiesel, Desmond Tutu, and other peacemakers. She is one of the few Holocaust survivors still alive but she has never told her entire story until now. Irene Butter’s definitive biography, Shores Beyond Shores: From Holocaust to Hope, My True Story, brings a fresh, moving tale to the still vital genre of Holocaust narratives. Irene’s relationship with her brother Werner allows us to navigate the horrors of concentration camp life with a trusted friend. Her connection to an orphan Polish boy and to Lex, her first love, allow us to explore a displaced persons camp in Algeria and finally, to watch her find her way home. It allows us a rare glimpse into the intimacy of family life during a time in history when many families fell apart. Friday @ 7:30, Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 and 3:30 at the This event will include a book signing and books will be for sale. Arthur Miller Theatre | 1226 Murfin Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Tickets and Info: www.a2ct.org or 734.971.2228 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AADL.ORG

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Call (734) 662-5805 for in- 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 da’s birth in Kiev, Russia, in 1898 It ends with she applied it. Golda, who both openly and se- formation. Mincha/Ma’ariv with Seudah Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation Golda’s burial on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, in cretly negotiated with Arab leaders in pursuit Shlisheet and Dvar Torah every week. To- (AARC) December 1978. More than a biography, it is si- of peace. rah topics and a bite to eat. Discussions 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 913-9705 Born to Bluma and Moshe Mabovitch, the led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) second of their three daughters, Golda jour- local scholars. Home hospitality available 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 neyed to America with her mother and sis- for Shabbat meals. UM Hillel. Chabad House ters, from tsarist Russia to Quebec, Canada. 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Hayut at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service at 10 this book within a short time frame, because Golda graduated as valedictorian of her ele- a.m. most weeks. Call the office at (734) May 11 8:25 p.m. of its wealth of information, which I wanted to mentary school, and when her parents refused 665-4744 or consult website at www.tem- absorb and retain. to allow her to continue on to high school, she plebethemeth.org for service details. May 18 8:32 p.m. Golda Meir: A fascinating woman of ran away from home and lived with her older Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday many contradictions- some inherent, some sister, and attained a high school education. Meals: AAOM. Call (734) 662-5805 in May 25 8:39 p.m. developing over time in response to politi- During and after her high school years she was advance. cal events, or political expediency. A chain- active in the Labor Zionist movement, as an smoking Jewish Grandma, who often held organizer and fundraiser. meetings with her close political allies in her Golda seemed to instinctually under- broad decision-making one. It’s terrible to be this and her lifetime of achievements must be kitchen, serving them tea and homemade stand the concerns of her audience. She responsible for other people’s lives. viewed as more extraordinary- amazing, really, cake; a loving and doting mother to her own spoke to people from her heart. They listened Golda’s primary role at this time of the in the context of the historical time frame and children, when she could be there. Golda, and opened their wallets. Shortly after high British Mandate, was that of negotiating with her specific circumstances. the politician who enjoyed sexual liaisons school, Golda married Morris Meyerson. British officials and mainstream Jewish leaders Francine Klagsbrun does an excellent job of the way many of her male counterparts did. In 1921, primarily at Golda’s urging, the as well as with Jewish extremists and occasion- presenting her readers with Golda’s story in a Golda, who responded to a question about Meyersons moved to Palestine where Golda ally the Orthodox rabbinate. Golda identified straight-forward and engaging manner. That feminists with, Do you mean those crazy continued her efforts on behalf of the Jewish with most of Ben-Gurion’s policies and was Golda Meir was an immigrant – first to the women who burn their bras and go around people. She was repeatedly engaged in intense furious with Menachem Begin and the Irgun, United States, and then to Palestine, and that all disheveled and hate men? Golda who in- fund-raising efforts that required prolonged particularly over the bombing of the King Da- her formal education for the position of prime sisted on lumping the radical fringe of that travel to the United States while Morris stayed vid Hotel in Jerusalem in 1946. She was horri- minister, or for any position of power, was de- movement with accomplished moderates, home with the couple’s two children. fied not only at the loss of innocent lives, but ficient by almost any standard. She had not such as Betty Friedan, who she steadfastly re- After the rise of Hitler and the unwill- that the more moderate Haganah could be im- earned a college degree. She spoke only English fused to meet; who suffered from misogyny, ingness of even sympathetic nations to plicated in that act. and Yiddish. Her Hebrew was characterized as but refused to publically align herself with accept a significant number of Jewish refu- On May 14,1948 Golda Meir signed Israel’s below par by both her friends and her enemies. those who fought against it. gees, Golda redoubled her efforts to make Declaration of Independence. Moshe Sharett While this book is definitely not a beach Golda, who wept over the casualties of Jew- Palestine a safe haven for them. appointed her Israel’s first minister to the So- read, it is more than worth the time it takes to ish soldiers, and also over the Arabs who fled She became a protege of Moshe Sharett viet Union, and in the 1950’s she was named read and revisit. It’s a book to refer to; to come their homes in Haifa. Golda who initially en- and of David Ben-Gurion. When she was foreign minister. But Golda Meir’s crowning back to. This book belongs in the library of treated those Arabs to return, but who in later made acting head of the Jewish Agency in achievement was to be elected fourth Prime anyone interested in Golda Meir, Israel, and years remained in staunch opposition to their Palestine, in 1946, Golda expressed concerns Minister of Israel in 1969, not incidentally the the Middle East. n return. Golda, simply and plainly dressed, about moving from an advisory role to a first and only woman to serve in that office. But

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Washtenaw Jewish News A May 2018 23 The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor presents the 17TH ANNUAL ANN ARBOR A2 FF JEWISH Film Festival

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018*

Screenings and events will take place at the Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, unless otherwise noted.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 5:00PM – Scandal in Ivansk (2017, documentary, English, Polish w/subtitles, 78min) Guest Speaker: Genevieve Zubrzycki, Ph.D., Director of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia 8:00PM – Maktub (2017, dramedy/action, Hebrew w/ subtitles, 100min) SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 4:00PM – Heading Home (2018, documentary, English, 87min) Guest Speaker: Ira Weintraub, Sports Director/Executive Producer, Sports Talk 1050 WTKA 7:30PM – Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels (2017, documentary, English, 46 minutes) Introduction and performance by Aron Kaufman, composer and musician, and ensemble MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018 2:00PM – Shelter (2017, thriller, English/Hebrew/Arabic w/ subtitles, 93 minutes) 4:00PM – Death in the Terminal (2016, documentary, Hebrew w/ subtitles, 52min) 5:00PM – SPONSOR DINNER @ Knight’s (Downtown) 7:00PM – GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II (2017, documentary, English, 84min) Guest Speaker: Deborah Dash Moore, Ph.D., Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History at the University of Michigan TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 2:00PM – History of Love (2016, drama/romance, English, 134min) 5:00PM – Keep the Change (2017, romantic comedy, English, 94min) 8:00PM – 1945 (2017, drama, Hungarian w/ subtitles, 91min) WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 2:00PM – Vitch (2017, documentary, English, 77min) 5:00PM – Shorts Program 8:00PM – Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana (2016, documentary, English, 84min) Tickets are $10 each and are not film specific. Student tickets are $5 each with a valid student I.D. A “six pack” of tickets at the discounted rate of $50 is available by advance purchase only. Seating is on a first come first served basis and there is no reserved seating. All screenings and events will take place at the Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, unless otherwise noted. Become a sponsor and have access to all films and the sponsor dinner.

Full schedule and information available at film.jccannarbor.org

*There will be no festival events or film screenings on Friday, May 11, 2018 or Saturday, May 12, 2018

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