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Chanukah Wonderland Chanukah, Israel, focus of Federation Main Event comes to Ann Arbor Jeffrey Lazor, special to the WJN Shternie Zwiebel, special to the WJN he Jewish Federation of Washt- of Jewish life ognized expert on Israel. Dr. Oren will Ann Arbor’s Chanukah celebration will re- enaw County’s 2007 Main Event by hosting this explore the significance of Israel’s 60th ceive a significant boost this year with Cha- T will be as bright and festive as ever year’s Main anniversary, America’s involvement in the nukah Wonderland. This project of the Ann as the community comes together to cel- Event during Middle East, dating back to the times of Arbor Chabad House will open its doors ebrate Chanukah—the festival of lights— a time when George Washington, and the current state to the entire community for the Chanukah on Thursday, December 6, at the Ypsilanti Jews reflect on of world Jewry. season December 4-12, at 500 Liberty Street Marriott Eagle Crest. The Main Event will the Maccabees’ Immediately following the event, Dr. (next to the Michigan Theatre), conveniently feature many special Chanukah traditions, victory over the Oren will speak with local high school and located in downtown Ann Arbor. including a community-wide lighting of the Syrians and the college students in a private session at the Children and adults will experience Cha- menorah led by high school students, dreid- oil left in the Marriott. nukah through an intriguing hands-on olive als on every table, Chanukah songs and de- Temple mirac- The Jewish Federation is very fortunate press demonstration, creative crafts corner, licious Chanukah gelt and treats. ulously lasting again to have the generous support of the high-tech computer center, latke and suf- “This year’s Main Event promises to be eight days. Ford Motor Company, which continues to ganiot (doughnuts) workshops, Chanukah especially meaningful because it falls on the Michael Oren “Chanukah ensure that the Main Event remains one of cookie baking, Chanukah themed carnival third night of Chanukah, says Laurie Bar- is an undemanding holiday that allows us the premier community events in Washt- games, and lego menorah contest. nett, Main Event co-chair. “The Main Event to reflect on our history and be proud of our enaw County. Children will draws us together to shmooze, to enjoy Jewish heritage. Kindling the lights of Chanu- Tickets are $36 for adults and $18 for have the chance great desserts, to learn and challenge our kah together, an act that binds us all, will be high school/college students. For more in- to get dressed as thinking, and this year, to embrace our rich an incredible moment,” says Kim Saxe, Main formation, contact Jeff Lazor at jefflazor@ a Maccabi and tradition of Chanukah as we light candles Event co-chair. jewishannarbor.org or call 677-0100. To get their picture together as one united community.” This year, the Federation welcomes RSVP for the Main Event, visit www.jewis- taken. Children The Jewish Federation emphasizes its critically acclaimed Michael Oren, Ph.D., a hannarbor.org/mainevent07. n will also have year-long commitment to the celebration best-selling author and internationally rec- the opportuni- ty to go inside a time machine to the days of UMS and Turtle Island String Quartet to present “Festival of Lights” the Chanukah Sara Billmann, special to the WJN story and relive it live in the he University Musical Society will concert that explores the timeless music that has recently joined the Turtle Island String Dreidel House. present “A Solstice Celebration: The has been an integral part of winter holiday Quartet and will be performing as part of In addition, there will be a Chanukah gift T Festival of Lights” on celebrations for centuries, presented with a this concert. n shop with Chanukah supplies, from candles Sunday, December 9, at 4 p.m. hip, modern twist. Local violist Jeremy Kittel to gifts. The Chanukah gift shop will open on The concert This concert offers a voyage Sunday, December 2. will be through world holiday music, The entire community is invited to enjoy a held bringing together the icon- celebration “Chanukah in the Chocolate Fac- at ic, acoustic finger-style tory” on Sunday December 9, from 5–7 p.m. Rackham guitarist Leo Kottke and Attractions will include a chocolate menorah Auditorium. the Turtle Island String and chocolate fondue with fun things to dip, For more Quartet, an ensemble chocolate dreidels, and of course chocolate information, that fuses the classical gelt. There will be dinner and entertainment contact the quartet aesthetic with con- and lighting of the Chanukah menorah. UMS at temporary American musi- Throughout the holiday, the Chanukah 764-2538. cal styles. Wonderland menorah will be lit at 6 p.m., The collaboration hon- followed by latkes, dreidels, and celebration. ors the musicians’ ancestral “We look forward to greeting the entire Jew- roots in a concert showcas- ish community at the Chanukah Wonder- ing the music of the Jewish land. We are very excited that Ann Arbor gets and Hindu traditions of the to have this boost for our Chanukah celebra- “Festival of Lights.” Songs tion,” says Rabbi Alter Goldstein. n of Chanukah, the music of India’s Diwali, old English Visit www.jewmich.com for a complete calendar of the Chanukah Wonderland. carols, and Scottish reels Turtle Island For more information, call Shternie Zwiebel at all come together in this String Quartet 995-3276 or email [email protected].

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- - - - Pinchas Zukerman Pinchas vision and expanded upon it by offering au possi highest the UK the in only not diences ble standards of but creating music-making, of the rest as well. it for the world hop’s revolutionary soul, critiquing the violence the critiquing soul, revolutionary hop’s rap and examin and “gangsta” deceit found in ing head-on the issues of the black experience in the He U.S. has been presented by both the SongbookSeriesAmerican and Center Lincoln the ofBrooklyn Academy For more Music. in n visit www.mosdefmusic.com. formation, Concert tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 16, at 9 a.m. To purchase tickets, call tickets, purchase To a.m. 9 at 16, November the UMS at 764-2538 or visit www.ums.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at North Office (911 Ticket League Michigan the The UMS OfficeTicket is Avenue). University p.m., 5 to a.m. 9 Friday through Monday open closed Sunday. 1 p.m., to 10 a.m. Saturday ------

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WJN staff writer Pinchas Zukerman to perform Beethoven at Wharton Center at perform to Pinchas Zukerman Beethoven can American can community through poetry and His hip-hop. infectious rhymes—infused with an acute social consciousness—reclaimed hip- Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, Monday, 2008, at Day, Jr. 7:30 pm in Ann Arbor’s Hill The Auditorium. concert will pay tribute to hip-hop producer J Dilla, who died in 2006 February, at age 32 from performance The lupus. from complications is co-presented by the University Musical Society and the U-M Office of Initiatives. Multicultural Academic word artist and actor who represents the Afri

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Yuja Wang Hill Auditorium “Professor Baumgarten’s scholarship is a model for the kinds of work the Institute is hoping to foster,” said Anita Norich, ex- ”At 20, [Yuja] Wang has both the energetic, fearless imagination of ecutive director of the Frankel Institute. youth and the probing sensitivity that in most artists comes only “We seek interdisciplinary, trans-national, with maturity...” (San Francisco Chronicle) cooperative ventures in Judaic Studies that PROGRAM merit national and, indeed, international Ligeti Etudes Nos. 4 and 10 (1985-94) recognition.” Liszt Sonata in b minor, S. 178 (1851-53) The National Endowment for the Hu- Bartók Sonata for Piano, Sz. 80-BB.88 (1926) manities is an independent grant-making Scriabin Sonata No. 2 in g-sharp minor, Op. 19 (1897) agency of the United States government Ravel La Valse (1919-20) dedicated to supporting research, educa- tion, preservation, and public programs in Hosted by Dennis and Ellie Serras. the humanities. 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He has also taught at Yale University, the He has also University, taught at Yale Sarna has written, edited, or co-edited The Rosenbergs have established the Jonathan SarnaJonathan the American Jewish Experience. American Jewish the of University and Cincinnati, at the Hebrew in Sarna Jerusalem. University came back to Brandeis in 1990 to teach American Jewish history in its Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. He served two terms as the chairs now and department, that of chair Academic Advisory and Editorial Board of Amer ofthe Center Marcus Rader Jacob the ican Jewish In Archives. addition, he serves of Museum National the of historian chief as History in Philadelphia. American Jewish acclaimed the including books, 20 than more American A Judaism: HistoryWinner of. the Jewish “Jewish Book Book Council’s of the in 2004, Award” it has Year been praised as “the being single best description of Ameri can Judaism during its 350 years on Ameri can soil.” Alfred and Alice Rosenberg Lecture En dowment Fund through the Washtenaw Community foundation to support this - bi Congrega Israel Beth at series lecture ennial Rosenberg Vic tion. and are Val pleased for the opportunity the to continue tradition of originally founded was that series lecture this in memory of Osias and Hannah Zwerdling children. their by ------Shabbat service WJN Kabbalat

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On Saturday, On January Saturday, 12, at 1:30 p.m., Belle and H. Joseph the currently is Sarna Born in Philadelphia, and raised in New On January 11, the weekend will be Community Sarna will conduct a text study of “Jewish Prayers for the United States Government,” which will feature a presentation of differ BraunR. ofProfessor American Jewish His and York Boston, Sarna attended Brandeis University, the Boston Hebrew College, Merkaz HaRav Kook in Jerusalem, and Yale where he University, obtained his doctorate in 1979. From 1979–1990, Sarna taught at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, where he rose to be at 6 p.m., at followed 6 by a p.m., congregation Friday night dinner at 7 presentation, p.m. Sarna’s Old Faith “An in The the StoryNew World: will start at 8:15 p.m. ofAmerican Judaism,” This lecture is intended to be a broad over view of American Babysitting Judaism. will be provided during the lecture for children is There a aged charge for the 5 din and up. Sarna’s ofall but prepaid, be must which ner, lectures are free and open to the general community. ent forms of prayers for the country and a discussion of their implications. That eve ning, at 7 p.m., he will speak “Future about op an with Life,” Jewish American in Trends portunity for questions and response by the audience. tory at Brandeis and University director of its Hornstein Jewish Professional Leader ship Program. Sarna was chief historian for the 350th commemoration of the American and Jewish community, he is recognized as a leading on commentator American Jewish and life. religion history, come professor of American Jewish history and director of the Center for the Study of most influential American Jews. On January Onmost AmericanJews. influential 11 and 12, he will inaugurate the newly es kicked off with a sor sor of American Jewish history at Brandeis Sarna University. has been dubbed by the Forward Lecture Rosenberg Alice and Alfred tablished Rosenberg Val and Vic by contributed Fund, parents. in memoryVic’s of Elliot Sorkin, special Sorkin, Elliot the to T hibit “Freezing a Moment in by originaldrawings Action,” Norma Penchansky-Glasser. exhibitThewilldisplay onbe at the Jewish Center Coun of CommunityWashtenaw ty’s Amster Gallery through December 28 during regular business hours. Call the JCC at 971-0990 with any ques n tions. The Bobbie Levine and Jewish Community Myron Center Cultural Arts Fund proudly presents the art ex Photography exhibit features of Photography work

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Ready to navigate the medical maze? Abigail Lawrence-Jacobson and Carol Lessure, special to the WJN dvocacy, particularly medical advocacy, is a role every family member should prepare for—especially as an increasing number of families face chronic disease, aging family Amembers and the bureaucracy of health and other benefit programs. Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County supports families in planning for the later years and in navigat- ing the medical maze during hospitalizations and illness. Families need to have a number of documents in place and basic information available in the case of emergencies. For older adults, this information becomes increasingly complicated as their medical conditions multiply, necessitating multiple medications. Jane Brody of the New York Times recently wrote about a “poisonous cocktail” of many drugs that can in- teract in danger- ous ways and cause side effects that can be far worse than the diseases they are treating. Elderly people are especially vulner- able because they often have several medical problems for which they see different doctors who each prescribe drugs, often with- out knowing what else the patient is taking. JFS recently Laurie Wechter with JFS client worked to secure an appointment for a JFS client with a local gerontologist to review potential drug interactions. “It took months,” said Laurie Wechter, JFS direct services coordinator for older adults, “but the doctor was able to make some simple changes that alleviated some challenging side effects missed by his team of ‘experts’.” Potential caregivers of all ages can attend the upcoming JFS Advocacy Connection Work- shops on Thursday, December 13 (6–7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, January 27 (2–4 p.m.) at the Jew- Musically reviving the wacky Jewish humor of the ‘50s and ‘60s ish Community Center of Washtenaw County. The workshop is entitled “When a Loved One by parodying everything from cha-cha to doo-wop to rock. is Hospitalized: Essential Information for Caregivers of Older Adults,” and the goal is to teach participants that they do not have to be passive bystanders when a loved one is hospitalized, but rather they have choices and options to create positive outcomes. At the workshop, Susan Weisberg, LMSW, advocate, and corporate trainer will discuss pa- tient advocacy within a hospital setting, including the resources available when treatment or discharge plans are not in accordance with the patient’s wishes. Michelle Klein, physician ser- vice coordinator for DRS, a Housecall Physician Service, will talk about the options available following hospital discharge, such as certified home care, private duty care, and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as what is covered under Medicare part A. Last year, an Advocacy Connection workshop participant noted that although thinking ahead to medical crises and illnesses can be difficult, it is enormously important to be prepared. This participant said, “I thought that the workshop was very useful. The presenters and materi- als that were distributed were very well organized. It had so much information to offer.” The Benard L. Maas Foundation and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation support these free workshops. n For more information or to register, contact Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson at JFS, 769-0209.

YAD Power Hour Alex Milshteyn, special to the WJN The Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County hosts a Jewish Business and Professional Networking “Power Hour” every quarter. The Power Hour is a vehicle for a wide Yiddishe cup variety of current and future young Jewish professionals to meet and mingle across disciplinary Saturday, February 2 lines and learn from the experience of a successful member of the business community. Power Hour speakers are members of the business and professional community who have 8 p.m. not only managed to reach the highest levels of professional success but have made it a personal priority to give back to the greater community as well. Past speakers have included Jim Hiller, 316 S. Main Ari Weinzweig, Joan Lowenstein, Chuck Newman, and Jim Adox. Ann Arbor The latest Power Hour speaker, on October 1, 2007 at Bar Louie, was Gerry Miller, Chief Op-

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A in modern-day companies, and the benefits of choosing an employer that provides a positive culture that fits you as an individual. Future Power Hour speakers include Randy Friedman, chairman and chief executive officer Call for tickets (734) 763-TKTS of The Harvard Drug Group LLC. Friedman is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law Tickets at Michigan Union Ticket Office, all TicketMaster outlets School and a current member of the State Bar Association of Michigan. The group welcomes and Herb David Guitar Studio suggestions for other speakers. For more information, contact Laura Berger at 677-0100. n Doors open 1/2 hour before showtime Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 6 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 7 Got Stuff? ICommunity IBook Fair Let Older Adults: 2008 SPICE* of Life JCC Book Festival *Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Programs for Adults Halye Aisner, special to the WJN The Jewish Community Center of Washt- Mondays enaw County 20th Annual Jewish Book sell it for you! Thursday special events and 11 a.m. Fitness Fun with Maria Farquhar. $4 Festival, held November 11–18, was a huge Musical Instruments • Designer Items or 3 for $10. presentations success. Thanks to the individual sponsors, Antiques & Collectibles • Electronics organizational sponsors, and corporate Noon. Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3. December 6: Yiddish Open House Cameras & Audio/Visual Equipment sponsors, the week-long festival was able to Sporting Goods • Automotive Parts 12:30 p.m. New American Club. ESL Class for 1 p.m. Yiddish open house. Yiddish translator Aliza Shevrin will speak on three soon-to-be offer something for everyone. Highlights of Russian Seniors. the week included a reception and dinner in 869B W. Eisenhower Pkwy published translations of Shalom Aleichem. Free pick-up December 3: Clay Studio honor of Book Festival sponsors with author & drop-off for (in the Colonnade Center) Lily Ladin 662-6613 1–4 p.m. Professional sculptor Barbara Car- Naftali Bendavid; a local authors’ brunch; 761- 6187 son will run a beginner’s workshop on how to December 13: Jewish History “Lunch & Learns,” featuring a wide-variety work with clay. She will teach how to construct 1 p.m. Kelsey Museum and Local Jewish His- of authors; a JFS-sponsored luncheon and a face using simple tools. Clay will be provided. tory Archivist, Carol Finerman, will share his- program on Jewish mothers with author Bring work clothing. No charge. torical information and interview records of Joyce Antler; children’s events; and more. December 6: Yiddish Open House the local Jewish community and bring a “find- Book Fair events were catered by Amanda 1–2 pm. Aliza Shevrin will give a brief summa- ing aid.” Fisher of Amanda’s Kitchen. Many books and Chanukah gift items are still available ry, comparison, and contrast of three soon-to- December 20: Rabbi Goldstein for purchase at the JCC. be published translations of Sholom Aleichem 1 p.m. Rabbi Aharon Goldstein presents “The novels. JCC Newman Room. Destruction and Rebuilding of Jewish Temples in Jerusalem.” Images from the Book Festival December 10: Musical Monday with Laurie (Facing page) White December 27: Neighborhood Senior Ser- vices and You 1–2 p.m. Singer, songwriter and movie direc- 1. Author Ruth Behar shared stories of tor Laurie White will sing and play folk music 1 p.m. Presentation TBA. Jewish Cuba on her guitar. January 3: Birthday Celebration 1 p.m. Musician Sam Barnett serenades us 2. West Lounge performed at the “Jewish December 17 and 24 Mothers” program 1–2 p.m. JCC Writing Group with golden oldies. Special congratulations December 31 will go out to those who are 80 years old or 3. Author Charlotte Mendelson shmoozing with Sue Sefansky, Nancy Silver and JCC Closed more. Family members are invited. Cake and ice cream. Martha Young Tuesdays January 10: 4. Author Naftali Bendavid 1 p.m. Speaker TBA 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 5. Chef Amanda Fisher January 17: Rabbi Levy Noon. Mah Jongg 1 p.m. Rabbi Robert Levy presents “Ecology 6. Steven Lee Beeber, author of Heebie Jeebies 1–2:30 p.m. Drop-In Hobby Time and Israel.” at CBGB’s speaks at Borders Wednesdays January 24: Yiddish Open House 7. San and Laz Slomovits shared stories of 1 p.m. Yiddish Film “Ushpizin.” Contact their mother December 5: Matinee Musicale Lily Ladin at 662-6613. 1:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s 8. Susan Orrenger and Wendy Goldberg January 31: Reiki and Relaxation Arie Lipsky and Friends. $7. peruse the books for sale 1 p.m. Kathy of IMPEL will be back to show 9. A group from ORT at Book Club how she helps people relax. Thursdays Night, which was sponsored by ORT 10–11 a.m. Fitness Fun with Maria Farquhar. and Hadassah $4 or 3 for $10. Fridays 10. Book Fair co-chairs Esther Uhlman and 1:30 p.m. Yiddish Speaking and Reading 11 a.m.–Noon. Current Events with Heather Lisa Molnar Group, at the home of Ray Juni, will be held Dombey, a Jewish perspective on the news. December 14, 21, 28, and January 4, 11,18, 25. 11. Author Joyce Antler Noon. Dairy Lunch Buffet. $3. Call 761-2765 for more information. 12. Heather Dombey, Sue Rebner and Judi 12:30 p.m. New American Club. ESL Class Laxe attended Book Club Night for Russian Seniors 1–2 p.m. Thursday Special Events and Presen- 13. Heidi Smith Hyde, author of Mendel’s tations (for details see next column) Accordion, leads everyone in a 2:15–3:15 p.m. Literary Group with Sidney circle dance Warshausky. 14. Book Fair co-chairs Fran Martin and Alice Fishman 15. Lunch and Learn authors Gina Nahai Visiting rabbi to teach on mysticism and Tu B’shvat and Ruth Behar (left) talked with book Rabbi Nathan Martin, special to the WJN fair attendees Dr. Nehemia Polen, professor of Jewish Thought at Hebrew College in Boston, will visit Ann 16. Author Dennis Ross signed books Arbor on Wednesday, January 23, the day after Tu B’shvat. He will lecture at 4 p.m. at the books after his presentation Frankel Center for Judaic Studies (Thayer Building, room 2022), on his research on Jewish mysticism. That evening at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Polen will speak on “The Mystical Meanings of Tu 17. Book fair attendees enjoyed delicious B’shvat,” at a community meeting—followed with Tu B’shvat desserts—at the University of luncheons Michigan Hillel. 18. Local Authors, Ilana Blumberg and Dr. Polen is the author of The Holy Fire: The Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Shapira, the Amy Colton, with Shira and Steve Klein Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto, and is a contributing commentator to My People’s Prayer Book. His most recent work is Filling Words with Light: Hasidic and Mystical Reflections on Jewish December 2007/January 2008 Prayer (with Lawrence Kushner). Dr. Polen is an ordained orthodox rabbi and has served a A congregation for 23 years. Dr. Polen’s visit is made possible by the generous support of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County, the University of Michigan Hillel, Temple Beth Emeth, The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, and Pardes Hannah. n Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 8 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 9 3 7 16 10 2 13 18 9 12 6 5 15 1 4 11 yer 8 17 14 A by Susan Photography Book Fair I Campus a monthly drop-in educational and support group for adult children in a vari- I etyMark of caregiving your roles calender for their aging parents.for upcoming events Thursday, December 13, 2007 & January 21, 2008 Frankel Fellows Colloquia—a great JFS Advocacy Connection 6:00pm - 7:30pm * Supported by the Benard L. Maas Foundation community resource and the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Emily Eisbruch, staff writer Before you’re in a crisis situation, attend this workshop to gain wo years ago, I was reading the Ann day public lectures offered via the Frankel necessary skills in caring for an elderly relative. Arbor News and learned something Institute Colloquia series. The schedule for Tremarkable. The University of Mich- the Colloquia can be found on the Frankel igan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies had Center website http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ Sunday, January 17, 2008 & February 21, 2008 received a $20 million grant from Jean and judaic. Samuel Frankel to bring in groups of schol- I was glad to discover that the Frankel In- JFS Caregiver Conversations 6:30pm - 8:30pm * ars for year-long study here in Ann Arbor. stitute website also provides a helpful intro- Supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County. Pretty exciting, I thought. According to duction to this year’s big theme of “Jews and the article, the plans were to host not just the City.” The website explains, “The theme A monthly drop-in educational and support group for adult a handful of scholars per year, but rather of Jews and the city invites scholars from children in a variety of caregiving roles for their aging parents. the impressive number of 14 Jewish studies many disciplines to collaborate. It raises

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Murray Baumgarten presents on the Jews of Venice scholars annually. I remarked about it to a questions about the relation of text to space, few friends, wondered what it would mean of representation to practice, of prayer to for U-M, for the local Jewish community, built environment, of difference to holiness. and for the Jewish studies field as a whole. It invites examination of fruitful intersec- Then—to be honest—after a few months tions of gender and sexuality, commerce and passed, I forgot about it. entertainment, politics and public culture, Until this fall that is, when I started read- labor and domesticity, class and religion, as ing and hearing about the Frankel Fellows mediated through urban spaces, and well as coming to town. Fourteen scholars from inter-ethnic relations, cultural brokering, all over the U.S., Israel, and Europe coming identity formation and ethnicity.” here to our Midwestern town to focus on a The first of the three colloquia I attend- variety of topics related to this year’s theme ed was delivered by my new acquaintance of “Jews and the City.” Alona Nitzan-Shiftan. It was titled “Jews It was a nice surprise when it turned out and the State: Debating the Architecture of I had a personal connection with one of the Jerusalem’s Western Wall Precinct.” The talk incoming scholars: Frankel Fellow Alona focused on architecture of the Western Wall Nitzan-Shiftan, a senior lecturer in architec- area of the Old City of Jerusalem after the ture from the Technion in Haifa, is married reunification of the city under Israeli rule in to the brother of a friend. During August, I 1967. Nitzan-Shiftan presented connections had a few phone conversations with Alona, between architecture and ideology, and she mostly about the curriculum at Huron High contrasted the attempts of various architects School, which her older son Yuval was to at- to synthesize and embody history and hopes tend. Then, in September my family shared within their plans. She also discussed some a pleasant dinner with the Nitzan-Shiftan of the complex issues surrounding digging family. In a “small world” twist, it turns out to reveal ancient structures. I found the talk that Alona’s husband Yoram, a professor of and accompanying slide presentation fas- Civil and Environmental Engineering at the cinating, even while a few of the references Technion and expert in travel behavior, is were beyond my grasp. spending his year here as a visiting scholar at A few weeks later, I attended a Frankel In- the U-M Urban and Regional Planning Pro- stitute colloquium by Murray Baumgarten, gram, working with our friend and neighbor professor of English and comparative litera- December 2007/January 2008 Jonathan Levine. ture at University of California at Santa Cruz. A During our evening of eating and chat- His talk was on “Venice, the Jews & Italian ting, I observed first-hand Alona Nitzan- Culture.” Baumgarten’s presentation covered Shiftan’s excitement about the Frankel the uniqueness of Venice, and the history of Fellowship program and about her topic, the Jews there, including the Ghetto experi- which relates to architecture of post-1967 ence starting in the 1500s. He also took a close Jerusalem. Inspired by her enthusiasm, I de- look at two prominent Venetian Jews, Sara

Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw cided to attend a few of the noontime Thurs- Copio Sullam and Rabbi Leono Modena. 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 11 - Catherine Catherine Rottenberg - - - The representation of urban My two-year-old son two-year-old the loves My The luxury of setting my own The ad and your What topic(s) are you looking into How How has your What are some of your favorite spots favorite of some your are What What is the most important part of justment justment to Ann Arbor has been very smooth. The Frankel and the other fellows have made the transition very easy. Arbor? Ann in Y and so the I downtown library, spend n a lot of places. time in those two the Frankel Fellowship program for you? program for Fellowship the Frankel schedule and being able to have formal as well as less formal discussions and conversations with amazing scholars the disciplines. across from during year? this space—and particularly Harlem and the and African- modern in Side— East Lower Jewish-American literature. own family’s adjust ment to Ann Ar bor been going? lectures lectures as well as informal meetings the fellows. among WJN: Rottenberg: Rottenberg: WJN: Rottenberg: WJN: Rottenberg: WJN: - - like like The What What has the Blacks in New York City” on Thursday, January 17. Frankel Fellow Catherine Rottenberg—here in Ann Arbor for the year—is a lecturer in Ben- at studies gender Gurion University in Israel. Beer-Sheva, WJN: Frankel Fellowship experience experience been you? for Rottenberg: Frankel Fellowship experience has been incredible so far— and I say this in all We have one We or two organized

What is the typicalWhat for routine weekly a Frankel Fellow? a Frankel honesty. We have wonderful working conditions, the best I have ever expe rienced, and the group dynamic has proven to be intensely positive. My col leagues have pushed me to go in totally which directions, intellectual unexpected whatis just I needed. meetings a week (a seminar for fellows only and/or a more public lecture— part of the Frankel Colloquia). Most of the we week, are however, left to do our during And great. is which research, own any given week, there are always related Blacks in New York City York & Blacks in New Rottenberg: WJN: Anita Norich, executive director Anita of Alona Norich, Institute, Nitzan-Shiftan,executive We the Frankel Matt a lecture during the discussion following and Dan Miron, ingarten (background), A Shtetl of during Displacement:A Shtetl Antwerp the 20th Century in Jewish Life Orthodox Jews ------Visualizing Street Culture in America in Street Culture Visualizing From the Beit Midrash to the Kaffeehaus: Hebrew Modernist Fiction and the Urban Experience Modernist Fiction and the Urban Hebrew the Kaffeehaus: to the BeitFrom Midrash The Spirit of Tel Aviv The Spirit of Tel The Narrating Architecture of Emancipation: Turin of Emancipation: Architecture The Narrating Ethnographies Ethnographies of Economic The Transformation: Shtetl Between City and Countryside in Late Imperial Our fellows The View from Below: The Lower East Side and the Vision of Modernity Vision Below: East from and the Side The Lower View The

These Thursday gatherings

Russia and the Interwar SovietRussia State • April 10, 2008: Deborah Dash Moore, Deborah 2008: Dash Moore, 10, April • • January 31, 2008: Veerle Vanden Daelen, Daelen, Vanden Veerle 2008: • January 31, Suburb American Authenticity in the Judaism: Sprawling Lila Corwin 2008: Berman, • February 7, Space Man’s • A Holy Gil Klein, 2008: February 21, Sara 2008: Blair, 13, • March • March 20, 2008: L. Scott Lerner, Lerner, Scott L. 2008: 20, • March • April 3, 2008: Deborah Yalen, • January 17, 2008: Catherine Rottenberg, Catherine Rottenberg, 2008: • January 17, note: all lectures are at noon and are held at 202 S. Thayer Street held at 202 S. Thayer at noon and are are all lectures note: Pinsker, Shachar 2007: 6, • December Upcoming in the Frankel Fellow Colloquia Series Fellow Upcoming in the Frankel Finally, in early November, I sat in on Overall, I felt stimulated and enlightened enlightened and stimulated felt I Overall, What What are the upcoming colloquia? See a a talk by Frankel Fellow Barbara Mann, as sociate sociate professor of Jewish literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary in York. New talk focused Mann’s on themes in Hebrew and Yiddish poetry in Palestine the Yishuv, prior to the establishment of the state of Is rael. While she focused on a relatively ob scure Yiddish Poema called “The Spirit of 1937, in Aires Buenos in published ” Aviv, Tel she managed to bring in compelling issues of immigration, exile, taming of ur nature, and modernism. ban memory, Jew of academic world the into foray my by ish The ofstudies. exchange scholarly opin sessions discussion the in place took that ions following the lectures was particularly in triguing. Afterwards, I found myself want ing to learn more about each Frankel topic. Institute Executive Director Anita Norich to choose members community more hopes take advantage of the colloquia, comment ing “The Frankel Institute is delighted host members toof the community at its col are are inspiring educators who welcome the expertise.” their opportunity share to the box below for more details. Meanwhile, to find out more about liketo what be it’s a I Frankel Fellow, had a short question and answer session with the scholar who will deliver the noontime lecture titled“Jews & offer offer an exciting opportunity for new work, exchanging ideas and learning about this theme: and Jews the year’s City. loquium loquium series. Barbara Mann discusses the poem – Barbara I Federation

Partnership 2000 Israeli Mission visits Ann Arbor Mae E. Sander and Eileen Freed, special to the WJN he Ann Arbor/Nahalal Community- developed three goals for the partnership: 1) to-Community Mission to Ann Arbor to strengthen schools in Ann Arbor and Na- Ttook place October 26–31, 2007. Six halal through interpersonal and community visitors from Nahalal, Israel, made up the Israeli relationships; 2) to teach about the history of delegation, led by Yair Hammer and Partner- Israel through the microcosm of Nahalal; 3) to ship 2000 (P2K) region director, Ziva Ohayon- create and on-going two-way mentorship be- Recht. A host committee chaired by Cheryl tween families and Jewish institutions in Ann Sugerman and Eva Solomon worked with Ei- Arbor and Nahalal to strengthen Jewish iden- leen Freed, acting director, Jewish Federation of tity. A list of next steps was developed, and the Washtenaw County, to organize the visit. This two committees will be working during the new initiative is funded by Federation as a part next months to begin to implement programs of the community’s Israel & Overseas elective to involve the greater community. funding (see sidebar). Nahalal delegation members want the A long-term relationship between Ann entire Jewish community to know that their Arbor and Moshav Nahalal has been fostered doors are open. They are eager to have Jews under the Federation-sponsored activity Part- from Washtenaw County consider Nahalal nership 2000. The Partnership links the Detroit, their home in Israel. Those planning visits to Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids Federations with Israel, short or long, are encouraged to contact the Central Galilee region comprised of the Eileen Freed, [email protected], municipalities of Migdal Ha’Emek, Nazereth Il- for more information about how to arrange lit, and the Jezreel Valley. Ann Arbor has funded Hedva Strauss answers students’ questions at Jewish Cultural School home hospitality or day visits at Nahalal. n a program for Jewish Family Education at the Nahalal elementary school, and a relationship to rescue Ethiopian Jews in the 1980s. A highlight decision—a way to connect more deeply with was developed between Ann Arbor’s Hebrew of the Ann Arbor experience was the opportu- the Jewish people. He was moved by the decision Federation Funds Israel Day School and the Nahalal school. nity to meet with Mayor John Heftje. of university students to take Hebrew and was im- The new community-to-community ini- At each visit, the delegation spoke about the pressed by the way Temple Beth Emeth shares its and Overseas Projects tiative is intended to broaden and deepen the uniqueness of Nahalal, the first moshav in Is- space with a church. Abir Glantz, a teacher at an ag- Engaging the local Jewish community’s in- relationship between the communities and to rael. Former kibbutz members who, while still ricultural boarding school located at Nahalal, works terest in projects to help Jews in Israel and increase overall awareness of Israel in Ann Arbor. connected to their socialist ideals, wanted more with children from difficult homes. He voiced what other foreign countries is an important goal The Israeli delegates and Ann Arbor committee autonomy and independence, founded the com- many in this community know, that “Jewish Fam- of the Israel Overseas Committee (IOC) of are charged with developing creative program- munity 86 years ago. Each farmer owns and op- ily Services teaches a lesson in how to give.” the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw Coun- ming to foster relationships between students, erates his own farm, but communal institutions Hedva Strauss, a teacher and vice principal at ty. Co-chairs are Mae Sander and Carey families, schools, and Jewish institutions in Ann are shared, as are some cooperative ventures and Nahalal elementary school, was constantly sur- Sherman. Arbor and Nahalal. The Ann Arbor committee major equipment. A German-Jewish architect prised and delighted with her visits to all the com- In 2007, the Jewish Federation approved was formed with the assistance of the Jewish developed the unique design in which the com- munity’s Jewish schools. The kids “want to learn the following overseas allocations recom- Educators Council, which is partnering with munal structures are at the center of a circle with Hebrew,” she noted. She “loved seeing the Hebrew mended by the IOC. Federation to ensure involvement from the full each farm equi-distant from the center, spreading words and texts around the classes.” Strauss hopes Aid to Israel’s Minority & Disadvantaged Populations spectrum of the Ann Arbor Jewish community. out as a sunburst. Moshav Nahalal was home to to help impart to her students the same joy and Moshe Dayan and many other government lead- learning of Jewish heritage she saw in Ann Arbor. SELAH, Israel Crisis Management Center $15,000 Busy itinerary ers and is the burial place of Ilan Ramon, Israel’s Yair Hammer has been involved in P2K for Assistance to immigrants in times of trauma The itinerary combined visits to Jewish com- first astronaut. More information about Moshav many years. He is always impressed by the time Druze Vocational Training Program (JDC) $15,000 munity schools, agencies and congregations with Nahalal, including photos of the unique design, and energy spent on social justice and tzedakah Teaching Druze women to teach Math to preschoolers working meetings to develop goals and brain- may be found at www.nahalal.org.il. by the communities in Michigan and the rich- Parents & Children Together (JDC) $10,000 storm potential projects. In order to truly under- ness of Jewish life. Through the activities of this Closing the education gap for Ethiopian immigrants stand the community, arrangements were made Impressions from the guests program and the new congregation he and his Arab Jewish Understanding for the Israelis to attend the U-M versus Minne- The best reporting of the visit comes from the wife have established in Nahalal, he hopes to help Hand in Hand Schools $14,000 sota football game and attendant tailgating. One impressions of the guests. Osnat Tamir, a mem- foster these values in Nahalal. Bilingual schools for Arab and Jewish Israeli students participant was so moved by the experience, he ber of the moshav governing board and avowed Partnership 2000 spent the rest of his visit calling “Go Blue” to all secular Israeli said she was “amazed to see all the Goals for the partnership General Support $ 5,000 who would listen. alternatives for how to be Jewish.” She was par- The working meetings were an essential aspect Community-to-Community Project $16,000 In addition to Jewish organizations, the group ticularly moved by the Beth Israel Congregation of the visit. Co-Chairs Eva Solomon and Cheryl Communities in Crisis Worldwide visited Burns Park Elementary School and the Women’s League Shabbat service where women Sugerman both participated in the 2006 Educators Welfare Relief in the Former Soviet Union (JDC) $24,000 Neutral Zone. They joined Ilan Rosenberg’s He- led services and read Torah. She was excited about Mission to Israel and returned with a desire to help Welfare Relief in Argentina (JDC) $ 9,000 brew class at U-M and discussed life on Moshav the possibility of the children in Nahalal being instill the connection to Israel they felt in their stu- Tinok Baby Care in Argentina (JDC) $ 7,500 Nahalal, and visited the Huron High School Jew- exposed to new, different Jewish expressions. dents and others in the community. Environment ish Student Union. There, Yair Hammer, a for- Ilan Shmueli, a dairy farmer whose mother Yair Hammer, the Israeli delegation chair, has Building a Path for the Kinneret $10,000 mer Israeli Air Force pilot, shared his experiences made aliyah from the US in 1966, saw his par- a similar desire to help people in his community Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel making top-secret flights to the Sudanese desert ticipation as an extension of his mother’s Zionist connect to their Jewish identity. The two groups Jewish community benefits from 20007 Humanitarian Award Dinner proceeds Eileen Freed, special to the WJN The Washtenaw County Jewish community will together emerging leaders from across the com- Jewish Federation’s allocation’s committee and benefit from creative programs funded by the munity and give them the skills to make a dif- approved by the board of directors. Tradition- 2007 Humanitarian Awards proceeds of the Jewish Federation’s 2007 Hu- ference in their home organizations and the ally, Humanitarian Award Dinner honorees are Florence Melton Mini-School $14,000 manitarian Award Dinner. Over $95,000 was community at large; Michigan Jewish Profes- given the opportunity to select a project or orga- Shalom Baby/Shalom Ann Arbor $12,500 allocated to new initiatives that provide adult sionals, an emerging professional organization nization to which they would like to contribute Adult Caregiver Concierge $22,000

December 2007/January 2008 Jewish learning through the Florence Melton for local Jewish communal professionals; and a portion of the proceeds. This year’s honorees, Atid: Institute for Future Leaders $25,000 A Mini-School; welcome newcomers to the com- seed money for a children’s library program at Prue and Ami Rosenthal, elected to support The munity via Shalom Ann Arbor and Shalom Baby Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan. Celebrate Israel, PJ Library, a new initiative offering free Jewish Celebrate Israel $15,000 programming; and support adult children care- the community’s Israel Independence Day cel- books and music to young children in our com- MI Jewish Professionals $ 2,200 givers of older adults in the Jewish community. ebration, received funds to increase the level of munity. Funds allocated to PJ Library will be Other programs funded include the Atid: programming during this year of Israel’s 60th used to increase marketing and programming Children’s Library (AAOM) $ 1,000 Institute for Future Leaders, a high-quality anniversary. to make PJ Library more accessible and engag- PJ Library $ 3,600 leadership training program designed to bring The allocations were recommended by the ing for the widest possible audience. Total Allocation $95,300 Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 12 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 13 ¢ 3-LB BAG 2 99 $ 1 / $ 99 See Store For Details 4 IDAHO U.S. NO. 1 POTATOES U.S. NO. 1 ONIONS YELLOW 10-LB BAG COOKING ELITE BAG MESH CHOCOLATE 5/8-OZ GOLD COINS 5 4 4 69 2 $ 39 $ $ PER $ POUND 1 99 10 / / $ 2 $ / / MONDAY - SATURDAY 8 TO 11 - SUNDAY 8 TO 9 DOUBLE COUPONS UP TO 50¢ EMPIRE $ KOSHER 2 CHICKEN 2 2 2 / WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO SALES TO DEALERS BARBEQUED 3 $ SAVE 80¢ PER POUND •NATURAL •ORIGINAL •CINNAMON 10

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young gentlemen’s Temple Beth Emeth programs Devon Fitzig, special to the WJN Hebrew in a Day and cultural activities. Non-TBE members tailored clothing Sunday, January 13, 9–4 p.m. at the JCC are welcome. Visit our website at http://www. Instructor: Pauli Weizman templebethemeth.org/tnt for upcoming events, This class is the perfect opportunity to email us at [email protected] or call for all occasions brush up and feel comfortable with the He- 665-4744. brew alphabet. It is designed to teach the basics TNT Chanukah Dessert Party at Jennie Allan’s suits or blazer and trouser of Hebrew language reading. Food and materi- als are included. $60 TBE and BIC members/ Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m. three hundred dollars $80 non-members. To register, call 665-4744 by Bring a White Elephant gift and a menorah. January 4. $5 suggested donation. RSVP to Devon at dfitz- alterations included [email protected] by December 1. sizes 8 – 22 Adult Hebrew winter semester Potluck Shabbat Dinner The winter and spring semesters are a Friday, January 11, 7 p.m. continuation of the fall semester. For a form RSVP to Dara at [email protected]. or for more information, visit www.tem- TNT Planning Meeting at TBE plebethemeth.org/tbe/adult_education. To Monday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. register, call 665-4744. Dinner provided. RSVP to Devon at dfitz- [email protected]. Families with young children For families with kids from birth to five Tu B’shevat Family Program co-sponsored years old. Older siblings and grandparents are by Jewish Hikers of Michigan welcome as always. Non members are welcome Sunday, January 27, 2-4 p.m., location TBA at all events. For more information, contact Come for an interactive and spiritual pro- Devon Fitzig, [email protected], gram that captures the essence of Tu B’shevat, 665-4744 or Jill Pritts, [email protected]. the Birthday of the Trees. All ages are welcome. Tot Shabbat every week Half of the program will take place outdoors. Join for Tot Shabbat every week at 5:30 p.m., RSVP to [email protected] or 665-4744, followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. Visit www.tem- [email protected]. plebethemeth.org for details or call 665-4744. Tot Chanukah & Latke Dinner, Friday, De- Movie Tuesdays cember 7, 6 p.m., $10 for adults, $7 for children For people with flexible schedules. Monthly under 12. RSVP to 665-4744 or jhaines@tem- Film and Discussion series held on Tuesday af- plebethemeth.org. Family Chanukah Service at ternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Coffee and noshes 7:30 p.m., all are welcome. provided. Childcare is available with advanced Tots at Jungle Java on Jackson Road, Sun- notice. Movie Tuesdays usually occur on the day, January 6, 10 a.m. (just west of the movie third Tuesday of the month. theatre). RSVP to Julie at [email protected]. Movie: Portrait of an Artist: Marc Chagall Cost: $6.50 for 2 and over, $3 for 12 months–23 December 18, 1–3 p.m. at TBE months, and under 1 and adults are free. During his own lifetime, Marc Chagall be- came a legend—the grand old man of French Interfaith Couples Workshop on painting. Born in the Jewish ghetto in provin- Interfaith Issues cial Russia, he broke away from the restrictions Interfaith couples and their relatives are of poverty and religious constraints to become encouraged to attend this upcoming session. swept up in the political and artistic maelstrom The workshop features a panel and break-out of the Russian Revolution before moving to discussion groups, and meets in at the Jewish Paris, at that time the artistic capital of Europe. Community Center. Childcare is available with This important film was completed shortly be- advanced notice. fore Chagall’s death and is the only film made Bris, Baptism, Bat Mitzvah: Navigating about this great artist during his lifetime. Lifecycle Events in the Interfaith Family Movie: Left Luggage Sunday, December 2, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. January 15, 1–3 p.m. at TBE at the JCC. (note time and location change) Set in Belgium in the early 1970’s, Left Co-sponsored by the Temple Beth Emeth Luggage is the touching and emotional story of and the Jewish Community Center. Chaja, a rebellious philosophy student strug- Non-members and relatives of an interfaith gling to come of age. Her relationship with her couple (Jewish/not Jewish) are welcome, and parents, both concentration camp survivors, is this event is open to the community. Visit the strained and she finds herself unable to accept website at: http://www.templebethemeth.org/ her Jewish identity. A family friend finds her a tbe/interfaith job as a nanny for a Hassidic family with five For more information, contact Devon Fitz- children. Joining forces with Mrs. Kalman (Isa- ig, [email protected] or 665-4744. bella Rossellini) and through her love for the youngest child who doesn’t speak, Chaja learns Jewish Single Parent Network at TBE to accept and respect a culture steeped in tradi- Connect with other Jewish single parents, tions, and finds the true value of life. share parenting strategies, arrange playdates (for young children), and socialize. For more Continuing Jewish Meditation information, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@ Wednesdays 7:30–8:45 p.m. templebethemeth.org or 665-4744. The group Meditation and group discussion will take is open to the community. place in the TBE Chapel most Wednesdays. December 2007/January 2008 Contact Judy Freedman for more information A Twenties & Thirties at 769-1709 or [email protected]. Twenties and Thirties (TNT) of Temple December 5, 12 & 19 350 SOUTH MAIN • A NN A RBOR Mon & Tue 11-7 Beth Emeth provides a welcoming, inclusive 734-769-8511 Wed & Thu 11-8 Jewish community through monthly social Fri & Sat 11-9 www.renaissanceannarbor.com Sunday 12-5 (continued on next page) Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 14 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 15 Jewish Alliance Pro-Israel Pro-Peace [email protected] www.btvshalom.org for Justice and Peace Justice for or call locally: 734-994-5717 or call locally: ------, by Marge Piercy, and some and Piercy, Marge by , It She, He, The biweekly group meetings at Beth Isra Beth at meetings group biweekly The Mussar, a contemplative practice dating prac- actual to study beyond goes course The The rewards are great for those who are Four Mondays at 7:30 p.m.: February 4 & 11; & 4 February p.m.: 7:30 at Mondays Four Rabbi Rami Shapiro sometimes says that Elliot Sorkin, special Sorkin, Elliot the WJN to Congre Israel tradition Beth at Jewish forming is old group new A centuries’ a takes that gation help individupractice - daily to it and into puts life. productive meaningfuland more a lead als January from weeks 13 for run will group The 14–April 11, 2008. The program, including all groupand thought for questions and materials discussion provided by The Mussar Institute, per $100 person. costs el will be led by Roann Altman, who studied Mussar for a year with individuals from all across provide the a To country. better sense involved whatis and about is ofwhatMussar Roann in “doing Altman Mussar,” will be available to answer questions following Kid around 15, December of Shabbat the on dush 1 Call pm. 483-8352 or email roann@umich. further for edu information. to the 10th became century, a spiritual move ment in the 19th Although century. originally designed as a practice for the Orthodox com experienced be can ofMussar value the munity, by everyone. It is this vision that has led to the creation of The Mussar Institute (www.mus sarinstitute.org), an organization designed who to those for Mussar of teachings the provide and life their into light more bring to like would and fulfillment. with life peace their greater live tice. Using teaching materials sent weekly via email, participants study six middot, or traits, a by concluding followed each, weeks two for week, for a total of 13 weeks. The practice in cludes daily focusing on the middah (trait) of the week along with journaling that relates the ad In life. occurring events middah to in one’s dition to this intensive self-examination, every other week participants will come together at Beth Israel to share how they have been in corporating the middot into their lives. This ofcombination self-study and group meetings who Those power. its course the amazing gives what is reported have way this in studied have changes in their lives along with a greater feel ing country of connectedness. the The course, which has around individuals to offered been us for offered being now is years, six past the for Arbor. Ann in here immersed in the process. The course requires in engage to do a the readings, commitment on held intensive be self-reflection, and participatewill in the which meetings, group biweekly pm. 7:30–9:30 from evenings Tuesday alternate If you are interested in enrolling in the course, no ([email protected]) Altman Roann email 21. December than Friday, later Mussar studyMussar group forming March 3 & 10. March dog his up person be to the grow to he wants thinks he is. What does your dog think of you and what does it mean to be human; to be good; to be loving? These issues and others will variety a using eyes Jewish through explored be of sources including film,television and books including Trek. Star great The Nature Consciousness of Human Robert Rabbi within Judaism, with Levy ------Jewish Jewish mourning

Tuesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 15, 8, Jan. Tuesdays, Rose Annie Cantor Instructor: gain opportunityto an provides course This On the third Saturday of each month, De At At noon December on 9 Sunday, children Shabbat Tot is held at 11 a.m. the second In In the long-standing tradition of Jews the Congregation, Moadon/Junior a drop-in scribe to the Rosh Chodesh email list, contact contact list, email Chodesh Rosh the to scribe - Child [email protected]. at Devon with notice. be advanced available may care at 975-0828 sub or To [email protected]. a deeper understanding a of deeper understanding customs and practice through reading, discus and writing.sion, Designed for those who have knowl seeking those as well as loss experienced edge and insight into this important aspect of life. Jewish Mourning & Mitzvah Class in third–fifth grades are invited to celebrate Chanukah together at the annual Chalutzim include Activities party. Chanukah Kadima and candle dreidel dipping, and other and games, a lunch. latke and fourth Saturday every month for children through kindergarten and their families. The program includes stories, songs, and prayers. on Shabbat Tot on Shabbat December 8 Tot and and January 12 Hirshbein Peretz by led are Jennifer by led are 26 January and 22 December Levine. The programs take place in Room 15 Kiddush. a Tot by followed and are world over, world the over, congregation meets at Chia program for elementary school aged children, and16 & 9, 2, December Saturdays, on willmet 10 a.m.–noon. and 27 from 20, 13, January 6, Shabbat Yoga Chalutzim (third–fifth grade) & Kadima Kadima & grade) (third–fifth Chalutzim (sixth–eighth Party grade) Chanukah ShabbatSaturday morning Tot December 24 Dinner at Chia Shiang Shiang Restaurant (2016 Packard Road) on December 24 at 7 for Monday, a p.m. - sumptu ous vegetarian There is Chinese a meal. charge, paid directly to Chia Shiang. For reservations, 769-1651. Kander call Jake Moadon Junior Congregation cember 15, and January 19, at 9 a.m. Beth IsraelBeth a.m. 9 at 19, January and 15, cember offers a Shabbat yoga class taught by Rachel a Portnoy, registered yoga instructor, on the level oflower BethThein classroom 15. Israel, is a “yoga gentle class flow” which is intended to help increase openness one’s and awareness before joining the regular Shabbat service, in spired by the emerging practice of Jewish yoga. be minutes five arrive to asked are Participants comfortable some along bring and class the fore is clothing. Yoga practiced barefooted on yoga of The program is free charge. mats. ------

Sunday, Sunday, December 9 & January 20, the Celebrate new moon/month in a mean This special Shabbat service and kiddush Families Families with children through kinder On Tuesday, December 11, the Tot Chanukah Chanukah Tot the 11, December Tuesday, On

Rabbi Rabbi Robert Dobrusin facilitates this on Activities Israel Congregation Beth at special Sorkin, Elliot the WJN to ingful gathering of women. Co-sponsored by Co-sponsored of women. gathering ingful Caring Community and the TBE Sisterhood, each short service is followed by a discus sion, study session, or special presentation. For a complete service schedule, see www. templebethemeth.org/tbe/rosh_chodesh. For more contact information, Abbie Egherman 6:30–7:30 p.m. Women’s Rosh Chodesh Rosh Women’s (continued previous from page) tionally influenced array of hot and hearty Bethby Israel members and prepared cholents, coordinator. kitchen Israel Beth the Klein, Nikki is no charge. There takes takes place on December 15, Saturday, with the service starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants may wear their favorite sweatshirt from camp, morning the spending while or travel college, in comfort. The reception following features a cholent sit-down kiddush with an interna Party will take place at Beth Israel starting at 5:30 Families withp.m. through children kindergarten are invited to celebrate the last and latke delicious a with Chanukah of night hotdog meal and dreidel games. There will also be arts and crafts where kids can make their own Maccabee Shields. Plus, all chil dren will receive a small gift. Families are asked to bring a menorah from their home the candle lightingfor ceremony. Sweatshirt Shabbat Cholent Kiddush Kiddush Cholent Shabbat Sweatshirt Tot Tu B’shvat Dinner and Seder B’shvat Tu Tot Tot Chanukah Party Chanukah Tot Monday evening Talmud study Talmud Monday evening continues garten are also invited to a special dinner and program January on 21 Monday, at 5:30 p.m. Seder The B’shvat will Tu include exotic fruits famous. is Israel of land the which for fruits and There is a charge for For furtherdinner. infor mation and reservation call Beth Jake Kander, at 769-1651. Director Program Israel going going drop-in study sessions based on sections tractate of from the This Sotah. Talmudic trac tate features fascinating interpretations on - sto ries from the as Torah well as interesting and intricate legal debates. The text is in Hebrew are discussions all and translation, English with required is Hebrew of knowledge No English. in use to will able be Hebrew know who those but and improve their Hebrew skills. Each session so of text section particular on one focus will on no classes are There anytime. join can one 31. 24 or December I Congregations

Rambam, the Second Moses, topic for December program Danny Steinmetz, special to the WJN ewish scholar Jack Love will address the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah as part of its Service- J and-Discussion night Friday, December 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County. The Rambam (an acronym for Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon) was referred to by medieval Jews as the second Moses. He is commonly known in English as Maimonides. His works spanned philosophy, Jewish law, and medicine. He also served as leader of the Jewish community in what is now Cairo and as physician to the royal court. When the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organized a confer- ence for the 850th anniversary of the Rambam’s birth in 1985, participants included the expected Jewish scholars Jack Love as well as Christian and Muslim scholars, since his works continue to be studied in both of those traditions. The late Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg described Iranians who would otherwise not talk to Israelis participating collegially in the event. The talk on December 14 will include a brief survey of the life and letters of Maimonides.3 It will touch on the reasons for the success of the Rambam’s views in the modern world, de- spite the rocky reception he received in his own lifetime and for a century thereafter. Active participation and learning will be the hallmark of the evening’s program. The evening will open with a brief service at 6:15 p.m. followed by the presentation and open discussion. The presenter, Jack Love, received a master’s degree in Near Eastern Languages and Litera- ture from the University of California at Berkeley. From 1978 to 1988 Love led the Hebrew Language department of Lehrhaus Judaica while also serving as associate director of the Berkeley Hillel Foundation. Since moving to Michigan in 1988, Love has taught numer- ous courses in Jewish history, language, and literature at the Reconstructionist synagogue of Lansing, Kehillat Israel. Love is the author of Understanding Classical Hebrew: A Simplified Approach1 and is currently working on the second edition. Free childcare will be available with advance reservations. For more information on this program, call Aura Ahuvia, 975-9045. To learn more about the Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah, visit http://www.aarecon.org. n

2 Reconstructionist Havurah retreat at Camp Talahi Allison Stupka, special to the WJN The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah celebrated Sukkot its seventh annual retreat this year at Camp Talahi in Brighton. The theme was “Guests in the World,” and several work- shops explored this theme. Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Faye Stoner, led a two hour “survivor mensh” hike where participants gained first hand knowledge of in- digenous plants. Jack Edelstein and Aaron Ahuvia led a discussion of shelter in contemporary Israel. Other workshops included “Accessible Prayer” led by Abby Weinberg and a cooking class on Judeo Indian food of Calcutta, which Chava Israel led. Participants also danced to live Klezmer music led under the suberb direction of Drake Meadow. The weather could not have been better, with 70 degrees and sun, and several services were led in the sukkah. As commanded, the Havurah was joyful during Sukkot! n December 2007/January 2008 A

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Eight books to light up Chanukah Havurah, Beit Sefer host Chanukah Party Annabelle Stevens, special to the WJN Alicia Kent, special to the WJN t’s time to pull out your recipes for those The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah and its Beit Sefer (religious school) invites kids It’s a Miracle! and adults to its second annual Chanukah Party on Sunday, December 9, from 4–7 p.m., at special Chanukah traditions—heaping by Stephanie Spinner (publisher: Simon & Schuster) tablespoons of family and friends, a pinch the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County. Festivities will include food, songs, I On each night of Hanukkah, Grandma Karen and crafts for all ages including a latke-making workshop, cookie decorating, and a dreidel- of shopping for the kids, and plenty of candles, tells Owen a bedtime story, all of which remind latkes and dreidels. spinning contest. Owen of people in his family. The characters “We invite one and all to celebrate with us,” said Danny Steinmetz, Havurah board chair. Amidst the whirlwind of the celebration, how come alive and strong Jewish values are expressed do you make Chanukah meaningful to children “We’re looking forward to sharing the tradition of lighting the menorah together, general through a felicitous blend of dialogue and illus- schmoozing, and festive celebration with old and new friends.” during the “season of consumerism”? tration. This is a charmingly illustrated modern Harold Grinspoon, philanthropist and The party will begin with a group menorah lighting, led by the students of the Beit Sefer. picture book, with every literary and artistic ele- All who bring menorahs will have an opportunity to light one. Jennifer Cohen will teach founder of The PJ Library, the non-profit na- ment contributing to an outstanding whole. tional year-round Jewish children’s book gifting participants how to make latkes and will share her famous latke recipe. Then all will share in program, offers a simple answer: “There are so eating them with homemade applesauce and sour cream. Students of the Beit Sefer will also Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat conduct a short shiur (lesson) on the surprisingly recent tradition of the potato latke. many wonderful books about Chanukah—why by Naomi Howland (publisher: Clarion Books) not wrap some up for your children?” For those hoping to expand their dreidel repertoire, students from the Beit Sefer will teach A Chanukah tale of a poor girl in an Eastern a variety of dreidel games. And for those who think they have the knack, there will be a con- “Then read the books together with your European village is rewarded for her generosity kids,” suggests Grinspoon, “You’ll be putting more test to determine dreidel-spinning expertise, including special competitions for skills such as by receiving the gift of a magic frying pan. The spinning dreidels upside down. quality family time into Chanukah. You may illustrations are striking. be surprised, it could create a whole new family All ages are invited to join. Participants are asked to bring a vegetarian side dish or salad. tradition—gathering around to hear Chanukah I Have a Little All are encouraged to bring a menorah and seven candles to light (six candles for the sixth night and one candle for the shammes). stories read aloud while the candles glow.” Dreidel Grinspoon asked The PJ Library book selec- There is no charge for Havurah members. Non-members are asked to make a $10 donation by Maxie Baum tion committee to research and find the children’s per household (or $5 per individual). RSVP to [email protected]. (publisher: Scholastic) books that best convey the messages and spirit of This illustrat- Chanukah. Here are their picks (including one ed version of the music CD): familiar dreidel Community invited to JCC Chanukah Celebration song cleverly When Mindy Saved Hanukah The Latke Hop, a family Chanukah celebration, sponsored by the Benard L. Maas Founda- adds new verses by Eric Kimmel (publisher: Scholastic) tion, will take place at the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County on Saturday, detailing a Living in New December 8, from 6–9 p.m. There will be games and crafts, Havdalah, dinner, and live music contemporary York City’s histor- and dancing with Jake Kander and Rob Gutman. Member prices are $12 per adult and $6 per family’s cel- ic Eldridge Street child over the age of two. For non-members, tickets are $14 per adult and $7 per child over ebration of Hanukkah. shul is a family of the age of two. For reservations call the JCC at 971-0990. little people, akin It’s Hanukkah to The Borrowers. by Santiago Cohen (publisher: Blue Apple Books) When the syna- The sparkly candles and catchy rhymes make gogue’s ferocious this board book a yummy Chanukah treat for TBE Brotherhood sponsors Latke Dinner cat, Antiochus, young readers. Marv Wagner, special to the WJN threatens to ruin The Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood will once again be offering a Latke Dinner on Friday, Decem- the family’s Ha- About The PJ Library ber 7, at 6 p.m. This annual family Chanukah event typically serves over 350 people, with latkes, hot nukkah, Mindy The PJ Library is not a physical library, but a dogs, and all of the fixings. A macaroni and cheese dinner will also be provided for the Tots. and Grandpa re- highly acclaimed national program of The Har- The Friday night service, following the dinner, includes lighting of the menorahs in the capitulate the story of the Macabbees to save the old Grinspoon Foundation. It actively gifts high- sanctuary. The cost for the dinner is $10 for adults $7 for children under 12. Reservations are holiday. Humorous characters and an engaging quality, age-appropriate Jewish children’s books, required. To make reservations, call the office at 665-4744. story are illustrated with Victorian charm. free-of-charge each month, to Jewish fami- Brotherhood will also sponsor Coffee Corner on December 1 and December 15 during The Only One Club lies with young children. Since its inception religious school. This is a chance to come shmooze while the kids are in class. Enjoy coffee in December 2005, The PJ Library has by Jane Naliboff (publisher: and bagels, compliments of Brotherhood. distributed more than 60,000 books per Do you have gently read books you don’t need? The Brotherhood is collecting used books Flashlight Press) year to children. Operating in over 50 for a sale to be held in February. Donations can be dropped off at the temple office, where you This book helps Jewish Jewish communities across the U.S., the can also receive a tax donation slip. For information on this or any other Brotherhood events, children who are in a true program is rapidly expanding, projected contact TBE at 665-4744. minority setting understand to double by the end of 2008. Two orga- that everyone is “only one” of nizations in Ann Arbor offer PJ Library; something. In a public school The Jewish Federation of Washtenaw during the December holidays, County and Temple Beth Emeth—and JCC Chanukah Boutique six-year old Jennifer rejoices over 260 children are enrolled. in her holiday while her class The PJ Library Book Selection The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County’s Chanukah Boutique will remain comes together to celebrate Committee is comprised of leaders of open during regular business hours through the end of Chanukah. Items for sale include each person’s uniqueness. the Association of Jewish Libraries, early children’s books, dreidles, Chanukah gelt, decorations, wrapping paper, menorahs, Chanukah candles and children’s toys. For more information, contact the JCC at 971-0990. Shirlala Chanukah Music CD childhood specialists of Jewish day schools, book editors, synagogue librarians, and curriculum de- by Shira Kline (label: Shira Kline) velopers from throughout the United States. Shira Kline’s boundless energy is contagious in this wonderful Chanukah music CD-certain About The Harold Grinspoon Foundation JCC/ECC celebrates with Intergenerational Chanukah Party to be a family favorite long after the eighth candle The Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s mission Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN has gone out. is to enhance the vibrancy of Jewish life through The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw Count’s Early Childhood Center will hold its education and experiences that impart the knowl- annual Intergeneration Chanukah party on Thursday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Runaway Latkes edge and values of our heritage and the joys of by Leslie Kimmelman This year, the children of the preschool would like to invite members of the community to being Jewish. The Foundation funds institutions share their Chanukah artifacts and the stories behind them. (publisher: Albert Whitman & Company) and programs that directly transmit Jewish learn- December 2007/January 2008 The children will be experiencing many different kinds of Chanukiot (menorahs), using In a delightful take-off on “The Gingerbread ing to young people, adults, and families. n A them as inspiration for their own Chanukah creations. Community members are invited to Boy,” three crisp, brown latkes roll out of Rebecca bring their own Chanukah artifacts to the Jewish Community Center to show the children, Bloom’s frying pan. Off they go, through the town, Washtenaw County residents can enroll in the PJ tour the classrooms, see the children’s Chanukiot, and join the children for Chanukah singing, causing everyone to join in the chase, including Library at www.jewishannarbor.org/. The PJ Li- dancing, and lunch. the rabbi, the cantor, and the mayor. There is no brary director in Ann Arbor (for the Federation) is serious message here, just a joyful celebration of Laura Berger and can be reached at laura@jewis- For more information, call the ECC at 971-0990, or email [email protected]. Chanukah for young children to applaud. hannarbor.org or 677-0100. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 18 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 19 I Youth

Ann Arbor: a living science lab for Hebrew Day School students Dina Shtull, special to the WJN hat scientist wouldn’t dream right in the classroom. Learning about the of a laboratory filled with relationship between apples, trees, and W trees, bees, riparian ecosys- bees, the kindergarteners (“gansters”) step tems, the latest in green building technol- outside their classroom and with their own ogy, and multitudes of stars within easy eyes observe the bees buzzing around apple reach? Amazingly, the students at Hebrew trees. Back in the classroom, the students Day School of Ann Arbor are able to take role-play life inside of a hive, and the im- advantage of just such a place—Ann Arbor. portant bond between bees and plants. HDS students practice science not only in At Hebrew Day School, hands-on science their classrooms, but also in the community is one of the building blocks for community of Ann Arbor which offers a multitude of engagement and active learning. With the venues for science exploration. wealth of resources available in this com- A few minutes walk from Hebrew Day munity, it is little wonder that the expedi- School is Malletts Creek, where fifth graders tions and activities described above are but analyzed water samples as part of a world- a few examples of the ways in which Hebrew wide water monitoring project sponsored by Day School’s students and teachers reach the Jewish National Fund through support into the community to study and learn in from the U.S. Forest Service. The students the tremendous science laboratory that sur- tested the creek water for temperature, tur- rounds us. n bidity, dissolved oxygen, and pH, and will For more information about Hebrew Day post their results on a web site to compare School, call 971-4633 or visit www.hdsaa.org. the quality of water in Ann Arbor with wa- Open Houses for prospective families will be ter in 50 countries around the world. Shearing wool. (left to right: Mira Strauss, Ahava Koplad, Shoshana Leflein) held on Monday, December 3 and Thursday, Also a few minutes walk from the school January 17, both at 7 p.m. in the kindergarten is Malletts Creek Branch Library, where room, 2937 Birch Hollow Drive. students learned not only about effective library research techniques, but also about guided through the Garden’s grounds and the library’s vegetated roof and careful the exotic plants housed in its conservatory. landscaping designed to help keep the creek Their study of plants and vegetation contin- water clean. They also learned about the ued back in the classroom with dissecting library’s environmentally friendly features pumpkins, measuring a pumpkin’s diam- such as its use of radiant heat, convective eter and perimeter, counting its seeds, and cooling and renewable resources. Students then baking the seeds and making pumpkin learned that the message of caring for the bread. Students also visited living specimens community can come hand-in-hand with right outside their classroom on the Jewish instruction in modern technology. Community Center of Washtenaw County The Cobblestone Farm Center, nearby grounds, where they examined fall leaves. on Packard, is also a living science labora- The leaves were then used as inspiration for tory for the HDS students, who on a recent making leaf cookies back in the classroom— visit were introduced to pioneer living— complete with fall-color sprinkles. shearing wool, churning butter, and exam- Another important spot in the Ann Ar- ining kernels of corn. bor living science lab is Pioneer High School. In addition to the fantastic opportunities Second and third graders explore the world available within a stone’s throw of the school, of the stars and planets at the High School’s HDS students are no strangers to traveling Argus planetarium, after first receiving a further into Ann Arbor in the quest for sci- preparatory visit from a planetarium staff entific learning. Younger students extended member in their own classroom. their study of native trees and plants by Added to the science explored in and visiting the University of Michigan’s Mat- around the community, is the science that Sophia Eisenbeiser and Yonatan Hodish take thaei Botanical Gardens where they were exists in the school’s own backyard and Mara Metler counts seeds from her water samples from Malletts Creek pumpkin December 2007/January 2008 A

Emma Block and Lianna Dunietz dissecting owl pellets Examining plants at the Botanical Gardens (left to right: HDS students. Lily Rosenberg, Gary Pinsky, Hila Popovtzer) Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 20 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 21 Mensch *instock items only. training stand related access. training stand *instock items only. I AM A... Landice Excelling 5th grader Electric player guitar Student Council President Council Student Member of Temple Beth Emeth Beth of Temple Member Future student at Clague Middle School Clague at student Future Participant in Cystic Fibrosis Walkathon Fibrosis in Cystic Participant Athlete on AA SportsAthlete Rec Ed Teams and HEBREW DAY SCHOOL STUDENT HEBREW DAY Lover of math and computer programming at HDS at programming computer and of math Lover for next July! Got to get in shape www.hdsaa.org ◆ (734) 971-4633 www.hdsaa.org Great Lakes Cycling & Fitness Cycling & Lakes Great I AM... A STRONG FOUNDATION ◆ A BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION A STRONG Come see what it’s all about at an HDS Open House: Monday, December 3rd and ursday, January 17th, 7pm. 17th, January ursday, and 3rd December Monday, House: HDS Open an at about all it’s what see Come Bowflex Ellipticals Kids Bikes Treadmills 10% off Training Stands & Accessories (Dec. 1st-31st)* Stands & Accessories (Dec. 10% off Training Training Stands HEBREW DAY SCHOOL OF ANN SCHOOL ARBOR HEBREW DAY photo courtesy of David Meyer of David courtesy photo Seth Stancro Seth School Day Hebrew of 2008 Class Player Aspiring Baseball League Major 2107 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 / 734.668.6484 / www.greatlakescycling.com Cold Weather Clothing I Youth/Teens

JCC welcomes new youth/teen/camp director Preschool Winter Fun Days Esther Goldstein, special to the WJN Halye Aisner, special to the WJN On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Decem- he Jewish Community Center of worked at a ments in American Judaism since World War ber 24, 26, and 28 the Gan Yeladim Playgroup Washtenaw County is excited to an- Jewish sum- II. She met her husband while at U-M, and will offer Winter Fun Days for preschoolers T nounce that Deborah Huerta has mer camp, ran they were married in August at the Michigan ages three to five. The groups will meet from joined the staff as the new youth, teen, and the Humanistic Union. 9 a.m. to noon, and will include creative and camp director. Havurah at the Huerta is looking forward to applying her fun activities. The playgroup is sponsored by Huerta grew up in Southfield, Michigan University of love for working with youth and her passion Ann Arbor Chabad House. as an active member of the metro-Detroit Michigan’s Hillel for dynamic Jewish cultural programming as Children will have the opportunity to do Jewish community. She led her temple’s and tutored oth- the new youth, teen, and camp director. She arts and crafts, sing songs, hear stories, do bak- youth group, taught Sunday School and He- er undergradu- comments “I am incredibly excited to be join- ing, and more. The week will culminate with brew School and organized Jewish teen con- ate students in ing the wonderful team at the JCC. I encour- a Shabbat party to which parents and siblings ferences while in high school. These positive Hebrew. She age parents, children, and teens to contact me will also be invited. All preschoolers are invited experiences and her love for Jewish languag- went on to pur- with ideas, questions, or suggestions.” Huerta’s to join in this exciting and enriching opportu- Deborah Huerta nity, offered at the subsidized rate of $36 for the es, including Hebrew and Yiddish, led her to sue her master’s email is [email protected]. n full program. Enrollment is limited. pursue a major in Judaic Studies while at the degree in Judaic Studies at the U-M, and is University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. currently completing her master’s thesis on To register or for more information, contact Esther During her undergraduate years, Huerta the development of new religious move- Goldstein at [email protected] or call 864-1870.

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Op Ed: To live or die in Jerusalem By Robert G. Faber wo beautiful young ladies, enough tragic conditions. — in the German Holocaust and the Tsarist- estinian mother’s perfectly reasonable excuse alike to be 17 and 18 year-old sisters The larger problem was that neither sponsored destruction of the Russian shtetls for her daughter’s act of suicide/murder is the T — except that one was the Israeli vic- woman, each caught up in her own unbear- and the Czech and Polish and Hungarian and loss of her home to the Jews in 1948, but now – tim of a suicide bombing and the other the able loss, was able to understand or deal with worldwide pogroms — and increasingly emu- sixty years and four wars and endless pain and victim of conditions that made her the sui- the pervasive history of the conflict that pre- lated by most of the Arab states. It was during conflict later — it is time to move on. In the end, cide bomber. Five years ago Ayat al-Akhras, cipitated the carnage and the bitter deadlock. that period of 1946-1948, through expulsion these continuing wars of words and disputes of the Palestinian youngster, detonated her The catastrophic loss of Mrs. Levy’s daughter and escape from violent persecution, that the historical mini-facts — embraced and fanned bomb in a Jerusalem supermarket, killing from the innocent act of going to the market population of 850,000 Jewish residents living by American supporters who express a passion herself and Rachel Levy, her civilian Israeli is unimaginable for most of us, but perhaps in the neighboring Arab lands was reduced to for justice but insist on stirring the cauldron of counterpart. The intended purpose and its even more troubling, because of the preceding just 17,000. That anti-Semitism, endemic to continuing violence — will have changed noth- consequence, reflected in the documentary and continuing life of misery of the parents the region for preceding centuries, was largely ing for the better. The violence and death that “To Die In Jerusalem,” is the controversial as dispossessed refugees, is the death of their the result of the racist manipulations of such mark that beleaguered land will continue to question and the enduring sadness. daughter, the single bright spot in a continu- powerful Arab leaders as the Grand Mufti of consume the region’s people and their children Set up by an Israeli filmmaker, the two ing life of despair. But the most troubling note Jerusalem, whose embrace of Hitler and of his and their children’s children. It is too late to turn mothers spoke to each other via satellite and was the inability of either mother to under- dream of a “Juden free” world, mirrored his back the clock, too late to undo perceived in- the resulting dialogue was both sad and in- stand the nature and underlying history of the own. Finding sanctuary in the lightly settled justices that are facts of history — and too late structive, each of them feeling distraught and dispute and the consequent unlikelihood of lands of Palestine may have been poorly con- to have ego-driven activists outside the conflict completely lost to the other. The Israeli mother ever resolving the conflict that had killed both ceived, even cruelly implemented, and was adding new fuel to the frenzy in a misguided ef- tried desperately to get the Palestinian mother girls and was destroying both societies. certainly organized without adequate concern fort to support the underdog. The only hope is to voice and share her grief, but she was unable The Palestinian refugees remember happier or consultation with the resident Arab popula- for the region’s antagonists to meet and talk and to penetrate that mother’s wall of anger and times when they had their own homes, in their tion, but as the only alternative to the certainty search together for a less destructive future, to defense. Understandably, Mrs. al-Akhras was own land, exercising some reasonable degree of of continuing annihilation it was not altogether create a dialogue that has some degree of reason unable to come to terms with her daughter’s control over their own lives — a time that col- unreasonable. and logic and perhaps even a little compassion, death and was convinced that the tragedy was lapsed with the declaration of Israeli statehood. But more to the point, all of that is now his- so that these two mothers — and perhaps their not of her daughter’s own doing, but was the Their bitterness is reasonable and understand- tory. Concentration on past misdeeds may help friends and families — will finally be able to inevitable result of all the horrors attending the able, but does not exist in a vacuum. Right or satisfy the hunger for revenge and provide justi- sit together and talk together and maybe even current Palestinian existence as impoverished wrong, the Palestinian land of pre- and post- Is- fication for some sins of the moment, but does to work together about tomorrow. Naive? Per- and persecuted nomads and of her daughter’s raeli statehood was broadly considered the only nothing to resolve the destructive problems of haps, but not outlandish — and certainly with determination to try to relieve or reverse those refuge for millions of Jews facing annihilation continuing and expanding animosity. The Pal- more hope than they have now. n With Iran set to get nukes, Israel plans for “day after” By Roy Eitan JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli government consider all preventive options. And third, we are the ones overextended in Iraq. the home front’s limitations even under con- contractors for years have been discreetly dig- must anticipate the possibility of those options Nevertheless, given Bush’s major setbacks in ventional attack. ging a bunker network under Jerusalem to not working.” Iraq, and with little support at home or abroad So Israel must look to its defensive and of- allow the nation’s leaders to survive a future When he was prime minister, Menachem for another conflict in the oil-producing Per- fensive capabilities for fending off an Iranian nuclear strike. Begin famously pledged never to allow an en- sian Gulf region, the American leader would missile salvo. It’s a worst-case scenario, but with Israeli emy of the Jewish state to develop the means to have to think twice about a preemptive attack Israel already has the Arrow II, a missile- intelligence experts saying Iran could acquire a destroy it. Olmert has reiterated that promise, on Iran. killer system designed to shoot down incoming nuclear arsenal as soon as 2009, the unthinkable but a grim realism may be taking hold behind Both Bush and Olmert have endorsed inter- Iranian Shihabs or Syrian Scuds. But military has edged closer to reality for Prime Minister Israel’s tough rhetoric on Iran. national efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program analysts say the Arrow may not be up to the task Ehud Olmert’s administration. The idea of Israel idly watching Iranian through diplomatic pressure. There have been of knocking down a deluge of missiles. Olmert aides reportedly are quietly com- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a Holo- two rounds of U.N. Security Council sanctions, Faced with such arguments, Israeli Defense piling a memorandum on how to deal with caust denier who wants Israel “wiped off the and the major powers are due to meet next Minister Ehud Barak announced last month an atomic Iran, according to a Reuters report map,”as he builds his nuclear weapons may week to discuss a third round. that in partnership with the Pentagon, a more Thursday that cited political and defense seem incongruous with the Zionist spirit. But Iran so far has shrugged off the measures, advanced version of the system, Arrow III, was sources. A senior official in the Prime Min- Under Begin, Israel bombed Iraq’s main insisting it will press ahead with a project its being developed. ister’s Office denied the report, according to nuclear reactor in 1981, driving underground officials define as peaceful but which Tehran is The initiative, Barak said, “can prevent war Israel Radio. Saddam Hussein’s premier program for build- happy to hint could one day threaten the “Zion- because a country that has this system cannot The news comes as the International Atomic ing weapons of mass destruction. ist entity.” be threatened by missiles.” Energy Commission, a U.N. nuclear watchdog, With Israel’s mysterious Sept. 6 airstrike on “We are not after military technology,” Iran’s Then there is the “second strike” defense — has issued findings censuring Iran for its lack of Syria this year, many believe that Olmert also ISNA news agency quoted former chief nuclear a Cold War doctrine under which a country cooperation. Iran maintains its nuclear ambi- deprived another regional foe of a reactor. negotiator Ali Larijani as saying. deters a nuclear strike by preserving the capa- tions are for peaceful purposes, but Israel and But Iran is no Saddam-era Iraq, nor does Larijani said Western nations should “make bility to destroy its enemy even after sustaining most Western governments believe otherwise. Tehran invite comparisons to the febrile Syria friends with a country that has made progress a catastrophic atomic attack. Now even the IAEA, which Olmert and oth- of Bashar Assad. Iran’s nuclear facilities are nu- and has necessary capabilities rather than fight Israel’s second-strike platform is widely be- ers have blasted for downplaying the Iranian merous, well defended and approximately 700 with it because those capabilities could be used lieved to be its fleet of German-supplied Dol- threat, says it cannot be certain the Iranians do miles from the Mediterranean. against enemies.” phin submarines. If the Dolphins carry nuclear not have a secret nuclear arms program. Simply, they may be too tough to destroy even Some experts say Iran’s suspected nuclear missiles, as is assumed, in theory they could fire The Olmert government’s secret “day after” for Israel’s venerable air force. weapons program may be aimed not so much at them at Iran no matter what happens on land. study focuses on the need to preserve Israel’s That leaves only the possibility of U.S. President destroying Israel but at significantly broadening Iran knows this. military edge in the face of an Iranian bomb and Bush ordering preemptive action against Iran Iran’s influence and power in the region. The Israel has three Dolphins in operation, with shoring up Israel’s public morale and economy before he leaves office in January 2009. anxiety alone over Iran’s suspected program another two on order from Germany. in the face of the Iranian menace, according to “We got a leader in Iran who has announced already has earned Tehran expanded influence Signaling the importance of its strategic the Reuters report. that he wants to destroy Israel,” Bush said last and, in some cases, admiration. sea assets, Israel in August appointed a former An Israeli official with knowledge of strate- month. “If you’re interested in avoiding World Israel’s secret plan considers both the pos- navy chief, retired Adm. Shaul Horev, to head December 2007/January 2008 gic planning told JTA that for now, the govern- War III, it seems like you ought to be interested sibilities of living under the threat of a nuclear its Atomic Energy Commission. n A ment’s priority regarding Iran’s nuclear program in preventing them from having the knowledge strike and repelling an actual attack. remains preventive rather than reactive. necessary to make a nuclear weapon.” For a country as tiny as Israel, there is “First, we must make clear that this is a Tactically, it would be possible for the U.S. mili- no question that even a single nuclear strike threat not just to Israel but to the wider world,” tary to carry out a strike against Iran despite could not be absorbed. Last year’s Lebanon said Ami Ayalon, a minister in Olmert’s secu- its existing commitments in the region -U.S. war, during which Israel suffered approxi- rity Cabinet. “Second, we must exhaustively ground forces, not strategic Air Force bombers, mately 4,000 Hezbollah rocket strikes, showed Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 24 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 25                                                                                                                                                               I World Jewry

As Chavez goes authoritarian, Eying falling dollar, Jewish groups Venezuela Jews fear for future forced to adjust overseas spending By Larry Luxner By Jacob Berkman WASHINGTON (JTA) — Venezuelans heading NEW YORK (JTA)—While economists fret insufficient to cover the costs of their pro- to the polls this week will be voting on some rath- over how the falling U.S. dollar will affect gramming, an AJWS spokesman said. er drastic changes to the nation’s constitution. global markets, Jewish charities that rely “In countries like India and Thailand, The amendments that are expected to pass heavily on U.S. fund raising to support pro- where the dollar has taken the biggest hit, it will abolish presidential term limits, allow- grams outside the United States are facing means that our partners have had to adjust ing President Hugo Chavez to be re-elected serious budget crunches. how they are budgeting their resources in ar- indefinitely, and give Chavez’s government The dollar has been on a slow decline eas like staffing, project supplies and physi- total control over Venezuela’s Central Bank, against the euro since January 2003, when cal overhead,” Joshua Berkman said. many private schools and other institutions. the two currencies were basically even. In India, AJWS costs rose to $1.6 million They also will allow him the power to hand- Last month marked an all-time low, as this year from $1.2 million in 2006. In Thai- pick vice presidents without voter consent. the dollar traded at $1.4572 against the euro land, they rose to $600,000 from $320,000. Protesters in Caracas and other cities al- — a decline of more than 11 percent since The Jewish Agency, the quasi-governmen- ready have clashed with police in the lead-up the start of the year. tal agency that runs welfare and education to the Dec. 2 referendum, driving the bolivar, The dollar also has fallen sharply against programs in Israel and abroad, is similarly Venezuela’s currency, to a black-market low the shekel, to 3.93 at risk because 70 of 6,800 to the dollar. shekels per dollar percent of its income Venezuela’s 12,000 or so Jews mostly are from 4.30 in January. is received in dollars unhappy with where the oil-rich country is With the credit “Ultimately we provide less while 80 percent of heading, but there seems little they can do crisis, housing reces- its expenses are paid Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez service if the dollar doesn’t about it except leave. sion and high U.S. out in shekels, chief “There’s a crisis here, though I wouldn’t say Many have gone to Israel or the United deficit having sent the go as far…. People are financial officer Yaron it’s a special crisis for the Jewish community,” States. Some have emigrated to Costa Rica, Pan- dollar into a tailspin Neudorfer said. said Rabbi Pynchas Brener of La Union Isra- ama and other Spanish-speaking countries. in 2007, Jewish com- getting hurt.” This poses ex- elita, a large Orthodox synagogue in Caracas. “The JDC is not involved at all with those munity professionals treme risk for the or- “I think it’s similar to what all people from the who are leaving,” Recant said. “We’re mostly in- in charge of overseas nonprofits are facing ganization, since the dollar’s decline against same socioeconomic situation are facing.” volved with the community that’s there, and how major problems paying for their programs. the shekel is continuing unabated.Currency Without criticizing Chavez by name, to keep it viable for those who remain, as well as The dollar’s weakness already has hit value changes have opened up an $11 mil- Brener noted an increase within the last year helping with any kind of emergency plans.” groups like the American Jewish Joint Dis- lion budget gap, agency officials said. of “anti-Semitic expressions by people who Jewish community officials say the situa- tribution Committee and the Jewish Agency Both the Jewish Agency and the JDC say are close to the government,” as well as on tion is volatile. for Israel, the two overseas arms of the North they will need more money from the United state-owned radio and TV stations. That’s partly why community members American Jewish federation system, particu- Jewish Communities — the federation um- Yet Brener, who’s been the chief Ashkenazi rabbi were so upset when Israeli Knesset member larly hard. brella group that provides the two groups of Caracas since 1967, emphasized that the Jewish Effi Eitam declared two weeks ago after a visit The JDC allocates some $360 million with the lion’s share of their budgets — to community doesn’t get involved in politics. to Caracas that Israel should help Venezuelan annually in 66 countries; 90 percent of the close the gap. “I don’t think people can express what Jews make aliyah immediately. funding comes from U.S. donors. While the Howard Rieger, the UJC’s president and they want nowadays,” he said, indicating “They’re asking for help,” Eitam told Israel’s budget number has stayed the same since CEO, said he does not yet know how the phone lines are being tapped. “Of course daily Ma’ariv upon returning from his visit. “The January, its value has declined significantly. UJC will respond to this need. He pointed people are cautious. We’re very concerned Jews there are confused and frightened, and That has made the $70 million the JDC out that in other years the dollar has gone with what’s going on. We live here.” very much want Israeli help to organize. Some spends in Europe every year 10 percent less up, generating savings. The increasingly grim political situation, already have evacuated their family members to effective in 2007. For the short term, the JDC and the Jew- the nation’s economic instability and Chavez’s other places, such as Miami or Panama. Every “Ultimately we provide less service if the ish Agency, like other Jewish nonprofits ac- warm embrace of Iranian President Mahmoud family has an emergency evacuation plan.” dollar doesn’t go as far,” the JDC’s chief fi- tive overseas, are trying to tackle the problem Ahmadinejad have With ties between nancial officer, Eugene Phillips, told JTA. on their own. driven many Venezu- Israel and Venezuela “People are getting hurt.” The JDC has decided to keep a balanced elan Jews to consider Nearly a third of the Jewish already strained, one The impact has been most severe in the budget, pressing their local service agencies their options abroad. Washington-based of- former Soviet Union, Phillips said. The cost to stretch their funds as far as possible until “A lot of people are community has left the country ficial with close ties to of home care for the elderly, for example, has it can raise more money. leaving the country, the Venezuelan Jew- jumped to $2.43 per hour from $1.42 per The Jewish Agency has been able to soft- but not only because over the past three years. ish community said hour a year ago. en the blow of the declining dollar by hedg- they’re Jewish,” said Eitam’s comments Other charities are facing similar problems. ing its financial exposure through currency Robert Bottome, pub- were irresponsible George Ban, the executive vice president and insurance. After the shekel-dollar exchange lisher of VenEconomy Weekly in Caracas and and unhelpful, casting the country’s Jews as CEO of the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, rate became extremely volatile in 2006, the an outspoken critic of the Chávez govern- disloyal to Venezuela. which runs a network of Jewish schools in agency bought an option from an Israeli ment. “It’s because they feel the country is “Anti-Semitism is being expressed in the Eastern and Central Europe, said the shrink- bank that allowed it to lock in a specific going down the drain. “The opportunities to official media, and the Jews — along with ing dollar “creates a tension because you are shekel-dollar rate, netting the agency some invest and grow have been severely curtailed many other Venezuelans — fear the changes a professional and you have to keep yourself $1.5 million in savings for ‘06. by the Chavez regime. And if Chavez aligns the government might impose over the next within a budget frame.” In 2007, the Jewish Agency again bought himself with Iran, it’s normal that Jews would few months,” said the official, who asked not For Ban, this means that while a teacher’s an option, locking in a 4.10 shekel-dollar ex- start worrying about his intentions. I don’t to be identified. “But it’s up to the communi- salary of 500 euros cost him $500 in 2003, change rate on $150 million. blame them for being nervous.” ty and individual Jews to decide if they want now he has to pay $700 per month for the Neudorfer says the Jewish Agency expects “Just about everyone you meet who’s middle to stay in Venezuela or leave. I don’t think same teacher, he said. That increase extends that move to save $2.2 million in ‘07, offset- or upper class is thinking of other options,” said going into the panic mode helps in any way.” to every line item in his budget, from food to ting approximately 20 percent of the orga- Will Recant, the assistant executive vice presi- In August 2006, the Venezuelan govern- electricity to heat. nization’s losses stemming from the falling dent of the American Jewish Joint Distribution ment downgraded its relations with Israel To cope with the loss of value, the foun- dollar. The exact amount will depend on Committee, which sent a top-level delegation in the wake of Israel’s war with Hezbollah. dation has cut all non-essential grants and where the exchange rate stands when the to Caracas two weeks ago to assess the situa- Chavez recalled his ambassador from Tel Aviv reduced costs across the board. Camps Ban agency exercises its right to buy the shekels

December 2007/January 2008 tion. “Will they stay, and if so, for how long? If after criticizing Israel for employing “Hitler’s used to run out of high-end hotels are run at the 4.10 exchange rate, which it has until

A not, where will they go? Israel is always the first methods” against Lebanese civilians. now at cheaper facilities. February to do. option, and the Jewish Agency is working with Likewise, Israel’s envoy in Caracas, Shlo- The American Jewish World Service, “We don’t have to worry until February them on this.” mo Cohen, was recalled by Foreign Minister which provides some $12 million in grant 2008,” Neudorfer said. Nearly a third of the community has left the Tzipi Livni, but returned a few months later. funding to grass-roots organizations in 36 Then, he said, the agency will have to fig- country over the past three years, and the num- “It’s a very delicate situation,” the Wash- countries, is considering adding funds via ure out how to stem the budget shortfalls ber of Jews in Venezuela has dropped to 12,000 ington-based official said, “and the Jewish stop-gap grants to groups whose original for ’08. n from about 17,000 in 2004, Recant said. community continues to be concerned.” n grants -- made in dollars — turned out to be Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 27 ------734.483.9619 by Dennis Platte by [email protected] Mikhail Chlenov is clearly overjoyed at I am “Well, a bit disappointed that the family has Zubkova’s been directly af “I she see says he’s happy,” pensively Her other son, a doctor in New York, In a twist that would have been dif “I see a lot of more opportunities here Still, his decision is an outgrowth of Not everyone, even in his own family, And while so much of the work here - return considered ever had he if Asked “Oh no,” he laughs, “never. Look, I about developments since the fall offall the com since developments about munism. the outpouring of but culturalJewish life, when the talk turns to the predominance of Orthodox Judaism in Russia today, much of which is imported from abroad, slightly agitated. he grows dominant religious pattern which is im ob is Russia and Jews Russian the on posed find certainly can I “but says, he scurantist,” too.” traits in this development, positive fected by the ubiquity of the Orthodox. secular extremely an from coming Despite background, one of her sons, whom she described as “deep a and thoughtful per Orthodox. fervently has become son,” “I know he had and very deliberately. dif ficult times when he was discovering all those things himself.” for She remains fiercely calls secular. his suc the last 17 years.” from “present a cess ficult for men of his father’s and Zissel’s generation to imagine when they started Jews Sovietof rights the for struggling out 40 years Motya ago, Chlenov has decided to stay in Russia because of what it offers him that Israel or where Europe, he lived cannot. years, three for this country he “Yes, is for says. be me,” coming less comfortablejust forbecause living, of thenot politicalbecause of traffic and expensive living.” reasonsLon and York but New both knows he says He don, and Moscow has “a lot of the same bad marks and less good marks.” much of the work - done gen by his father’s more here environment the make to eration welcoming not only for Jews but for all the ofcitizens Soviet the former Union. agrees withassessment, however. Motya’s His twin brother immigrated to the Unit Jeru to moved sister his 1997; in States ed the same year. salem has been done by people like Mikhail Chlenov some who former stayed, refuse niks who left still remain active too. here, Oneexample is Uli Kosharovski, an Israeli who was in Moscow recently as part of a delegation Congress ofto the World Rus sian Jewry. - Kosharovs Russia, native his in live to ing with large incredulity. grow eyes soft ki’s didn’t run from Russia. n I be Israeli.” just wanted to ------Motya Motya Chlenov recalls fondly the “They all got their exit visas and they His father, who described himself as Aware of his vitalAware role within - the com because ourselves restructure to have “We were who behind, stayed who many For Zissels Zissels leads the Association of Jew He He was a member of the human rights Ironically his father has wanted to im “I’m “I’m a traditional/Masorti Jew and Zi design project a If you likeIf the new look of the you Jewish News Washtenaw nextmake your Many of those who stayed Many behind the secular build to organs of were communal life strong-willed intellectuals with Zionist proclivities. ories as marking of the end an era. cramped apartments holidays full and the of annual street friends parties outsideon Moscow’s Choral SynagogueSimchat Torah, where thousands once on gathered in defiance of the general ban on meetings.Jewish of with touch a says he bitterness. allleft,” “In 1992 I went to the Choral Synagogue for and Simchat Torah there was nobody because they hadthere all gone.” a “very secular seems Jew,” ambivalent ish ish Organizations and Communities of Ukraine, a nationwide umbrella group based in and Kiev, serves on the board of Congress. Jewish the European Zissels munity, sees his mission as devel oping the Jewish community of Ukraine, which he says “will become stable in a generation.” what we were doing more than 20 years ago he says. today,” suitable is no longer and resistance of environment an in raised culture Jewish indigenous an revive to left decimated by 80 years of Soviet commu the nism, period brings bittersweet mem fied with his life and activities in Ukraine in spite of a recent spike of xenophobia and anti-Semitic attacks, leave. plans to and he has no migratetoIsrael andZissels nowhas many satis- fully is he says he Still there. relatives onist onist in he a wider meaning of the word,” Israel strong is formula optimal “The says. Diaspora.” and strong movement in Ukraine and the Soviet-era his for twice Imprisoned resistance. Jewish work, Zissels spent six years as a political prisoner in the Soviet Gulag. But when the time came to leave Zissels, who decadesspent fighting for the rightsemigrate from his of native Ukraine, chose Jews to stay. to ------

His son Motya, now 37 and head of the ofthe head and 37 now Motya, son His A community leader and activist, life my from memories first my of “One Naomi Zubkova, a journalist and “I wanted to I go, had friends in Israel the with satisfied seems Zubkova While Many of those who stayed behind to Chernovtzy, of native a 61, Zissels, Josef What What came next was a tidal wave of But for many Soviet Jews active in the While most of the emphasis during “I found myself in the position where “becausewas I says, he stayed, Chlenov He says he remained in primarRussia

By Matt Siegel Matt By Soviet activists who stayed behind helped build a new Jewish life Jewish helped build a new behind Soviet activists stayed who ily because he had three young children at in commu the time and was involved too nity activity all. them uproot to office Moscow of Congress the of World Russian Jewry, was raised in the was what refusenik attended even Motya movement. a at kindergarten” “refusenik as to referred country of house outside Moscow. Motya Chlenov’s heavy community building was involvement clearly shaped in experiences. his childhood by was a large table with lots of Jewish kids peo adult “The recalls. he around,” sitting ple were schmoozing about things, aboutpeople who got arrested, people who got refused, who got a visa, but I par wasn’t ticipating in that.” translator who had longed to immigrate stayed but brother her with along Israel to to take care of her parents, describes her as veryexperience common. from summers. I wanted to go then andshe says. thoughtfind I my place I’d there,” go.” I couldn’t “But development of Jewish life, she laments the current state of Russian politics. She describes the lack of press freedoms and increasing state control of the media with disgust. contained barely build the secular organs of life communal fit a similar description: strong-willed in tellectuals with proclivities. Zionist bill fits that as well as anyone. Ukraine, ernment began issuing exit visas for Jews ofhundreds in 1987, thousands of people trapped for decades reacted with under exuberance. standable ofthe creation the since largest the aliyah, state of Israel in 1948, and then the col lapse of the USSR. struggle to throw off the yoke of Bolshe- more was emigration of question the vism, complicated. So0me had elderly relatives who couldn’t make the trip or younger sim Some uproot. to theyfeared children community. their abandon couldn’t ply struggle, their of anniversary 40th the this, refuse ofthe plight the on placed being is niks and to free the worldwide movement them, it was the Jews who stayed behind who became responsible for the transfor mation of Jewish life here in the world’s Diaspora largest community. third me gave everyone and left friends my of most Chlenov, Mikhail says heritage,” of kind some a major player in the emigration movement leave. not to chose who ultimately really deeply in involved the building of thisnew community here, which actuallyI in 1976.” predicted MOSCOW (JTA) — When the Soviet gov Soviet the When — (JTA) MOSCOW IBooks Barbara Boyk Rust, PH.D. Licensed Psychologist P.O. 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Keneally was equally fascinated by Schindler, They had reduced him to a number: 69006. whose heroic act of decency had its roots in the To his family and friends, Pfefferberg was businessman’s avarice and venality. known simply as Poldek. “Oskar was a scoundrel savior,” the author Without this Holocaust survivor’s perse- wrote. “Writers love paradoxes — the fact you verance, author Thomas couldn’t tell where his altruistic inten- Keneally probably would tions ended and his op- not have won the Booker portunism began.” Prize in 1982 for Schin- It took two years for dler’s List, and film di- Keneally to interview rector Steven Spielberg dozens of Schindler sur- would not have collected vivors — in the United his first Academy Award States, Israel, Australia in 1994 for the book’s and Europe — and re- movie version. view thousands of docu- More importantly, ments before he could if not for Poldek’s nev- complete the book. er-say-die spirit, Spiel- Another decade passed berg might never have before Spielberg made the established the Sur- movie despite the over- vivors of the Shoah bearing efforts of Poldek, Foundation, an ar- who frequently lobbied chive of more than Spielberg’s mother in her 52,000 testimonies kosher restaurant and never in 32 languages from gave up repeating his man- 56 countries. tra, “An Oscar for Oskar!” Now, 25 years History proved Plodek after writing Schin- right — seven times. dler’s List, Keneally has written a semi-auto- Schindler’s List scooped TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.CPRS–AA.COM biographical sequel, Searching for Schindler, the 1994 Academy Awards, and the two quirky which tells the story of how a chance 1980 en- characters who helped make that moment a counter with Poldek in his shop, the Handbag reality were on hand: the unpretentious Aus- Studio in Beverly Hills, California, spawned this tralian author with the pirate-like guffaw and incredible chain of events that touched millions salt-and-pepper, moustache-less beard, and the around the globe. 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By Linda Morel Linda By Sweet treats from the frying pan, from sufganiyot to Viennese crepes to from the frying treats sufganiyot pan, from Sweet cent cent of a springy cookie known as sufganne, a Apple Fritters (dairy) lar in Israel and sold at virtually every market market every virtually at sold and Israel in lar and Best bakery. consumed warm, the yeast- often and fried deep are of dough balls based contain jelly or custard that oozes from their portly centers. the ‘90s, more and more American Jews are principlein sufganiyot like I now. them making because they are a marriage of Ashkenazi and cuisines. Sephardi jelly-filleddoughnut that GermanJews served at Chanukah during ‘30s. German the Zionists with custom them carried this when holiday they immigrated Palestine. to fore indulging in any of indulging in any these sizzling pastries.fore to distinguish between cooking techniques: pastries that swell from yeast vs. the more crepe-like pancake, and batter that is deep sauteed. fried vs. tato tato pancake flecked withchopped onions was My celebrations. of Chanukah centerpiece the Jewish friends hailed from families who had emigrated from Central and Eastern Europe. andof brownies dessertsconsisted holiday Our Danish. miniature and horns almond rugelach, someone percolating, was away coffee the time put the By and washed already had kitchen the in the frying pans. before I found out that Jews from the Middle East, North Africa and certain parts of Europe fry up a myriad of Chanukah pastries, which differ from country to Many country. of these delights drizzled are withcrunchy syrupssweet dessert.and served for NEW YORK (JTA) — At the age of 14, having a having 14, of age the At — (JTA) YORK NEW boiling doughnuts great into oiltime dropping little did despite the I occasional realizespatter, aheadI was decades of the curve. doughnuts, fritters and beignets would be come come trendy during Chanukah, giving latkes a run gelt? their for I I On Another Note Mainstay of the local music scene, Dick Siegel, performs at the Ark on January 12 Sandor Slomovits, staff writer ick Siegel has been a mainstay of phone, but I didn’t enjoy the lesson aspect rally really wanted to sing. When I got to vahed. So I went to Hebrew School and the local music scene for over thirty of it. It wasn’t until I saw Michael Olatunji college, I realized that if you wanted to got bar mitzvahed. But for me… my dad D years, both as a solo performer and on television that I suddenly was... ah, sing, playing the guitar was the way to go, grew up in this corner candy store in Nut- founding member of several influential and drums. He was a Nigerian drummer, had and so we’d get together and sing and play ley, New Jersey. Mostly blue-collar neigh- well-loved bands, such as the Ministers of an album called “Drums of Passion.” It songs and I just started getting back into borhood. It had a Jewish population, but Melody and Tracy Lee and the Leonards. He’s was amazing music to me. I got a drum the guitar. I sold my drum set and with it was not huge. His store was the meeting won a number of Detroit Music Awards and set, started teaching myself to play drums the money I bought a guitar. place of a lot of different kinds of people, been voted into the Detroit Music Hall of and then gradually put together a rock Polish people, Italian people, all the dif- WJN: Is that when you started writing Fame, but his music has received wider rec- ‘n roll band in high school. Something ferent ethnicities that were in that part of songs? ognition as well. He has appeared in many of about the drums spoke to me. I got very New Jersey. So he was raised with a sense North America’s finest folk venues and fes- seriously into it, and into teaching myself, Siegel: No, but I was of sort of belonging to the larger commu- tivals, has received the prestigious Kerrville and I think for me writing poetry. And nity of the world. Music Festival’s New Folk Award, and has that was sort of then, I got out of col- There was one thing that I felt grow- been featured on National Public Radio. the way I was des- lege and I took a trip ing up, that there was never this sense that There are so many musical genres and tined to go, being out West in my VW seemed to exist in some other families, of influences represented in Siegel’s songs that self-taught. minibus. And on the setting yourself off; that you were friends you can only call him a folk musician if you way back, this was ’71 with only Jewish people, that somehow WJN: Did you listen define folk music the way the great Louis I guess, I just started you thought of yourself as better than to recordings and Armstrong did; “All music is folk music. I making up a song. It other people, or you drew a line, you try to imitate what ain’t never heard no horse sing a song.” You was something that know, like ‘goy.’ That word was never spo- you heard, or were can hear Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan in just happened in my ken in my house. It was a bad word. I only you mostly listen- Siegel’s voice and song writing—but also mind. I got back to knew it as a pejorative word. Or “shiksa.” ing to what was Chicago blues, old-time country, rockabilly, Ann Arbor and I’d I knew those words, but they were never in your head and gospel, jazz and just about any other Ameri- already been going to used in my family. trying to make can musical style. the Ark for their hoot My early friends were mostly Jewish those sounds on His song topics cover an equally wide nights, and I played because of the neighborhood. By the time the drums? range. He’s a master of the talking blues, this song I’d writ- I was in high school, most of my friends WPM (words per minute) style of lyric writ- Siegel: No. I think I ten and people really weren’t Jewish. I didn’t reject someone ing, often with laugh-out-loud lines and listened to record- liked it, and I really because they were Jewish, or was inter- memorable hooks, such as “What Would ed music, and our liked it. It was like I ested in them for that reason. There was Brando Do?” He’s written satirical, sharp- band played Eng- suddenly discovered no line for me. tongued social commentary like, “Fall- lish Invasion mu- that this was some- I grew to detest religion; I grew to de- out Shelter Blues,” and “Fighting for King sic mostly. I was Dick Siegel thing that I could test the divisions that religion caused. It George,” which got a standing ovation—in listening to the do, where music and only seemed to me to be primitive, ar- the middle of a set—at a recent Ark show. drummers in those bands. I listened to poetry came together. It was a great joy. chaic, superstitious, excluding. But, at the And there is his softer side. “Breakfast at the Beach Boys drummer, and the Wipe- When I perform now I do almost exclu- same time, when I came to school here, Angelo’s,” is both love song and ode to a fa- out drum solo, all these things really ap- sively original music. I realized early on I wound up joining a Jewish fraternity vorite Ann Arbor eatery; “The Waitress” is a pealed to me. that that’s what I do best, and it was most and one reason I think was there was this compassionate, comic, and keenly observed important for me to do. kind of cultural thing of being Jewish, portrait; and the heart warming, “Pearl,” was WJN: You grew up in New Jersey but came to where you find a lot of commonality with inspired by his young daughter. college in Ann Arbor. Why the U-M? WJN: You have a young daughter now. people who were raised the way you were, Siegel: I had some other choices that were Siegel: Arden. She’s nine and a half. Having a the same values, the same food, the same I talked with Dick Siegel recently about good schools. But I came out here to visit daughter, having a child, gave me a whole emotional language. his life and his music. and something appealed to me about the realm of experience that I never had be- I credit my particular view of the world with being raised Jewish and the kind WJN: Was there a lot of music in your family? kind of all-American quality it seemed fore, a whole dimension of living that if to have. Big football team, big campus, you don’t have, you just don’t even access of humanistic values, at least my fam- Siegel: My dad was a musician, started very beautiful little town. I could have gone to those feelings. For me, it’s this feeling of ily’s version, that were given to me; being young, playing saxophone and violin. He Chicago, or Brandeis, but they felt small, or surrendering to giving and caring about compassionate, empathetic, progressive, played saxophone in a dance band on the urban. I wanted something more diverse. this person, where you will do anything artistic, sensitive. These were very impor- Queen Mary one summer in the ’30’s. He you can for them. You put all your emo- tant in my family. was also a pretty serious violinist. He was WJN: What did you study in school? tions, all your needs, for a certain period There is something about being an out- a doctor, but playing violin was very im- Siegel: There was always this sense of predes- of time, away, and you just attend to their sider, something that I pretty distinctly portant to him. He played with commu- tination, of going to medical school, but it needs. And it’s a really wonderful feeling felt. When I’ve traveled in the Mediter- nity orchestras, string quartets. There was was just this vague feeling, like this is what to do that, being generous, the rewards ranean, in Italy, Greece, Turkey, there was always music in the house. I am supposed to do, maybe more than of being emotionally generous. Part of a sense of belonging and of being simi- the fulfillment of having a child, and the lar. I felt more akin to those populations WJN: Did your dad ever consider making what I wanted to do. Even though it was sense of purpose that it gives you… I than I do to the general population of this music his career? never pushed on me. But I don’t think in my heart that’s what I really wanted to think I was only relying on music before country. Growing up with that sense of Siegel: My father was the oldest son of im- do. So I became an English major, though that for that sense of purpose. being kind of outside, looking, observ- migrant parents. He was born here, but ing, I think that’s one of the reasons that I I did take pre-med courses, and got in- WJN: Talk more about that sense of purpose. his parents emigrated from Russia. His troduced to, among other things, poetry. write. dad owned a candy store in Nutley, New When I discovered poetry in my sopho- Siegel: What intrigues me, when I think And, there is another function of that too, Jersey. They lived in the back of the store. more year, it was a revelation to me. Sud- about my route, is this need to create I think. There is a need, my need, if you are Modest beginnings. In high school my denly words came alive. I started reading things. When I was a kid I spent a lot of on the outside, to get inside, to be involved, father won a Bausch and Lomb science Yeats and T.S. Elliot and other poets and I time making things, putting things to- because being on the outside is not very award, very serious about science, and I started writing poetry. gether, and building things. For a while, comfortable. It’s isolating. So to get back in, think very early on he knew he wanted to Also in college I got in with a bunch of Picasso was my hero. We had this book, to effect society, to have that kind of interac- be a physician. guys. We just liked to sing, probably sang black and white photos of Picasso doing tion, for me, writing songs is the way. I can his thing. There was something about go from my view and my observations of my WJN: What about you? Did you know all a bunch of old Dylan songs. When I was that, to be that creative, that really ap- own situation and come back in and, if I’ve along you wanted to play music? young I had taken guitar lessons. It was one of the instruments I passed through. pealed to me. And I think that’s maybe done it well, I can have interaction and un- Siegel: No, actually. I always loved the popular There was a guy who taught jazz guitar, so what it was for me, and what it still is, derstanding with my community. Bringing something to them from the outside that is December 2007/January 2008 music that was on the radio. I started tak- I did that for awhile, but… to try to make sense of things. And to do meaningful. n A ing piano lessons. I was always taking les- something of value. WJN: It didn’t stick? sons on one instrument or the other, but I My dad was raised in a pretty religious Dick Siegel will be playing at the Ark on Satur- don’t think I ever really seriously thought Siegel: I learned how to play “Little Brown family. They went to shul regularly. My day, January 12, 2008. For ticket information, about playing an instrument. I loved the Jug.” (Demonstrates laughingly) I hated mother was not raised religiously, but her call The Ark at 761-1800. music that I was listening to, but I didn’t it. (More laughter) When I was drumming parents were also Jews from Russia. We have musical heroes. I would play trum- with my rock ‘n roll band in high school, I belonged to a reform synagogue. It was pet for a while, guitar for a while, saxo- started to sing. I was someone who natu- important to my dad that I got bar mitz- Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 30 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 31 - - n In In addition, the Jewish Educators Coun cil cil provides funding to help teachers attend CAJE in for Alternatives (Conference Jewish Education). The Jewish Council Educator’s is funded through the generosity of the Jew County. ofWashtenaw ish Federation

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Havdalah Pajama Dance Party: JCC–Early Child- Intergenerational Chanukah Celebration: JCC- mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before December 2007 hood Center. Pizza dinner and and evening of Early Childhood Center. Children from the sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. creative movement and dance Midrash with Early Childhood Center and seniors from Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Saturday 1 Julie Gayer, creative director of Avodah Dance the SPICE of Life program at the JCC will group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Company, a modern dance company rooted celebrate Chanukah together. Children will Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at in Jewish tradition. For families with children be involved with Chanukah crafts, games and Chabad House. Every Saturday. Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: nd Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- pre-school through 2 grade. $10/family. 6 cooking. Children from the three- and four- Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before p.m. For information, contact Noreen DeY- year-old classrooms will act out the story of sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. oung at 971-0990 or [email protected]. Chanukah for the seniors and everyone will sing favorite songs. Latke lunch and other Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Open House: Hebrew Day School. For prospec- Sunday 9 tive parents. 7 p.m. in HDS Kindergarten treats follows program. Parents and grandpar- group code of law for Shabbat, and study of ents invited to attend. 11 a.m. at the JCC. Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at (Gan) classroom. For more information or to Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Chabad House. Every Saturday. RSVP, contact Shari Shifrin at 971-4633 of- Yiddish Open House: JCC Seniors. Learn about Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the [email protected]. Yiddish in English and enjoy an entertaining prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Talmud Study: BIC. Study of the Tractate Sotah led series of presentations featuring all kinds of reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at by Rabbi Dobrusin. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m. Yiddish culture. For today’s program, Yiddish Chabad House. Every Sunday. Sunday 2 Translator, Aliza Shevrin will speak on three Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into soon-to-be published translations of Shalom the basic text of Chassidism and open your Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Tuesday 4 Aleichem.1 p.m. at the JCC. eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Dreidel Spinning: UM Hillel. Help Michigan Chabad House. Every Sunday. prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Mah Jongg, noon. break a Guinness World Record for number Chanukah Party: BIC. Chalutzim and Kadima reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Knit-n-Kvetch, 1–2:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. of dreidels spun at one time. UM Ingalls Mall party. Noon. Chabad House. Every Sunday. Chanukah Celebration: EMU Hillel. 7:30 p.m. near Bell Tower. 7p.m. Claire and Isadore Bernstein Award Event Hon- Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into in EMU Student Center Ballroom B. Contact Lecture: UM Hillel. Norm Gressel, former Exec- oring Phyllis and David Herzig: JFS and JCC. the basic text of Chassidism and open your Danielle for information. utive Director of the Arava Institute for En- Join in honoring the contributions of Phyllis eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at ZiG Class: UM Hillel. “The ‘Real’ Story of Cha- vironmental Studies and founder and CEO and David Herzig to the Ann Arbor commu- Chabad House. Every Sunday. nukah:” To register for ZiG classes, email of Assif-Strategies Ltd., will speak about nity and the clients of JFS. JFS has partnered Chanukah Choopla: BIC Women’s League. Chris Stauffer at [email protected]. If you business sustainability. 8:30 p.m. at the UM with the University Musical Society to offer a Chanukah supplies, presents, latke and hot have questions, please email Rabbi Nathan Michigan League. special reception and concert package that in- dog lunch. Martin at [email protected], or call Hillel Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Cha- cludes tickets to “A Solstice Celebration: The at 769-0500. Tzedek Helps at the JFS Chanukah Program: bad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of Festival of Lights,” with Leo Kottke and the EMU Hillel. Brighten the holiday for local Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. The the Jewish legal system by following the in- Turtle Island String Quartet. $54/Concert and families and Jewish seniors. Meet at EMU Land and the Spirit examines the central triguing discussions in the Talmud. The Tal- Reception; $18/Reception only. Awards and Hillel. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. For information, role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission mud is a composite of practical law, logical Reception at 2 p.m.; Concert at 4 p.m. U-M contact Stacey. throughout history. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. argumentation and moral teachings. Study Rackham Graduate Building. For reserva- of the original Talmud tractate Bava Metziah tions or information, contact Carol Lessure at “Bris, Baptisim, Bat Mitzvah: Navigating Life- Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. 769-0209 or email carol@jfsannarbororg. cycle Events in the Interfaith Family:” TBE Glogower presents different topics each week and JCC. 11:30 a.m. at the JCC. For informa- using texts from Tanach, Talmud and rabbinic Chanukah Party: Ann Arbor Reconstruction- tion, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@tem- literature. English translations of texts provid- Friday 7 ist Havurah. Latke making, menorah lighting, plebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. ed. Discussion in areas of law, philosophy and dreidel spinning, crafts and schmoozing for all theology. 8 p.m. at U-M Hillel. For informa- ages. $10/suggested donation per family (non- Chanukah Gift Bag Making: JFS. Prepare gift tion, call 662-5805. “Cuppa Jo and the Five Books of Mo:” UM Hillel. member). 4–7 p.m. at the JCC. For information, bags for 300 local older adults, or volunteer to 3 p.m. at Amer’s on Church Street. contact [email protected] or call 913-9705. deliver gifts. Fun and fulfilling mitzvah proj- Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Tot Chanukah and Latke Dinner: TBE. $10/ Women’s Rosh Chodesh: TBE. 6:30 p.m. ect. Pizza, drinks and snacks provided. 9 a.m.– adults; $7/children under 12. 6 p.m. noon at the JCC with delivery afterward. For standing it is no simple matter. Study the Chanukah Party: Chabad. For adults and chil- text in the original, together with the classical Stress-less Shabbat: EMU Hillel. 6 p.m. RSVP to dren. 7-9 p.m. information, contact Deborah Renner, JFS Audrey by 12/5. Volunteer Coordinator at 769-0209. commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning Every Tuesday. Family Chanukah Service: TBE. Bring your me- the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. Chanukah Wonderland: Chabad: Chanukah norah and candles. 7:30 p.m. store in heart of downtown where a whole line 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. of supplies will be available along with activi- Wednesday 5 Concert Outing: JFS. Outing to recital for older ties for children and a Chanukah party. 500 adults to hear the music of Uriel Tsacher. 8 Liberty Street. Through 12/12. p.m. at Britton Recital Hall. Transportation is Monday 10 Matinee Musicale: JCC-Seniors. Season Finale $6 for roundtrip fare on the JFS CareVan, if Concert: JCC. Chaverim B’Shirim will present with A2SO Music Director Arie Lipsky, Con- needed. For more information, contact Nina English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. a concert titled Exploring “Who is Jewish?” certmaster Aarons Berfossky and Acting As- Dmitrieva at [email protected] of call Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Music will range from Lalo Schifrin to Bob sociate Concertmaster Kathryn Votapek. $7 769-0209. Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For Dylan, Paul Simon and a variety of different at the door. Coffee, cake and conversation Friday evening services: See listing at the end of more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or artists. There will be artists and songs that at 1:30 p.m.; Concert at 2 p.m. Sponsored email [email protected]. Every Monday. are familiar and others that will be a surprise. by Rosebud Foundation, Charles and Rita the calendar. $5 donation requested. Refreshments will be Gelman, J.F. Ervin Foundation and MCACA. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with served. 3 p.m. At the JCC. For information, call Laurie Saturday 8 Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session Wechter at 769-0990. or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning noon; New American Club: an ESL class for the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. Meditation and Group Discussion: TBE. 7:30 p.m. Latke Hop: JCC. Family Chanukah celebration Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m. Every Monday. 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. in TBE Chapel. sponsored by the Bernard L. Maas Founda- Musical Monday: JFS and JCC Seniors. “We Chanukah Party: UM Hillel GAP. For Graduate tion. Games and crafts, havdalah, dinner and Celebrate Chanukah,” a special luncheon for Monday 3 Students and Professionals. Jewish Trivia from live music and dancing with Jake Kander and older adults with singer and songwriter Laurie 8:30-10 p.m. Party from 10 p.m.–1 a.m. Conor Rob Gutman. $10/adult members; $5/child White playing folk music. 1 p.m. at the JCC. O’Neils. members over two; $12/adult non-members; English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. $6/children over two. 6–9 p.m. For reserva- “The December Dilemma:” EMU Hillel. Pre- Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish tions, call 971-0990. sented by Under One Roof. Explore how each Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For Thursday 6 faith deals with the December holidays in more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Tot Shabbat Service: BIC. For tots 0–5 years old and North America. 7 p.m. at EMU Student Cen- their parents followed by tot Kiddush. 11 a.m. email [email protected]. Every Monday. Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- ter Kiva Room. RSVP to Gal at shortstuff853@ SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the Chanukah Dinner Party: TBE Renaissance sbcglogal.net Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session JCC. Every Thursday. Group. Potluck dinner party. 7:30 p.m. at Cha- Talmud Study: BIC. Study of the Tractate Sotah led pel Hill Clubhouse. RSVP to Miriam Shaw at or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Ma- by Rabbi Dobrusin. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m. noon; New American Club: an ESL class for [email protected] or 996-8106 by 12/1.

December 2007/January 2008 ria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m. Every Monday. Chanukah Party: TBE TNT: Twenties and Thir-

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Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. The travel sweatshirt and be ready to eat at the 12:30 p.m.; Special events and guest presen- ist Haruvah. This year’s annual dinner outing Land and the Spirit examines the central cholent luncheon following. 9:30 a.m. tations (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group with will be to Shalimar Indian Restaurant on Main role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: Sidney Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. Street in downtown Ann Arbor for a vegetar- throughout history. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- Presentation: JCC Seniors. Rabbi Aharon Goldstein ian buffet. RSVP by 12/21 to [email protected]. Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod Gl- mensions of the Torah. 1 hour before sun- will present “The Destruction and Rebuilding of Rotating Shelter: BIC. Rotating shelter for the ogower presents different topics each week down at Chabad House. Every Saturday. Jewish Temples in Jerusalem.” 1 p.m. homeless begins at Beth Israel through 1/7. using texts from Tanach, Talmud and rab- Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Grandparent University: JCC-Seniors. Guest Volunteers needed. binic literature. English translations of texts group code of law for Shabbat, and study of speaker Alicia Tisdale, PhD, presents “Mean- provided. Discussion in areas of law, philoso- Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at ingful Gift Giving (and Preventing Afflu- phy and theology. 8 p.m. at U-M Hillel. For Chabad House. Every Saturday. enza).” 1–3 p.m. at the JCC. For information, Tuesday 25 information, call 662-5805. Dance: TBE AARTY. $5/person. Ann Arbor Jew- contact Laurie Wechter at 971-0990. “Hello Dolly” Film: TBE. Film showing spon- Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. ish Youth are invited to attend. 7 p.m. Music Festival: HDS. 7 p.m. at Temple Beth sored by TBE at the Michigan Theater. Doors Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Emeth. standing it is no simple matter. Study the text open at 10 a.m., film at 10:30 a.m. Conces- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Cha- in the original, together with the classical sions open for breakfast and snacks. Tickets bad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. are $5 in advance at TBE office and $6 at the Sunday 16 Jewish legal system by following the intrigu- Every Tuesday. door. Open to the community. For informa- ing discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is tion or tickets, call 665-4744. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for a composite of practical law, logical argumen- Motor Meals Delivery: JFS. Help deliver meals to Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the tation and moral teachings. Study of the origi- Wednesday 12 area seniors on behalf of Motor Meals of Ann prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah nal Talmud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 Arbor. JFS volunteers annually assume the reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at p.m. Every Thursday. Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30 p.m. Chabad House. Every Sunday. Christmas day deliveries so that regular em- Meditation and Group Discussion: TBE. 7:30 Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into ployees and volunteers can spend the holiday p.m. in TBE Chapel. the basic text of Chassidism and open your Friday 21 with their families. Contact Deborah Renner, eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at JFS Volunteer Coordinator, at 769-0209 if you Chabad House. Every Sunday. Weekly Yiddish-Speaking and Reading Group: are interested in reserving a spot for this pop- Thursday 13 ular volunteer opportunity. Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning JCC Seniors. Meets at the home of Ray Juni. the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. Call 761-2765 or 971-0990. 1:30–3 p.m. Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. The Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Phi- Land and the Spirit examines the central losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. “Cuppa Jo and the Five Books of Mo:” UM Hil- lel. 3 p.m. at Amer’s on Church Street. role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission JCC. Every Thursday. throughout history. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Monday 17 the calendar. Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. standing it is no simple matter. Study the ish perspective on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Saturday 22 text in the original, together with the classical $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. New American Club-an ESL class for Rus- more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Tot Shabbat Service: BIC. For tots 0–5 years old and Every Tuesday. sian seniors, 12:30 p.m.; Special events and email [email protected]. Every Monday. their parents followed by tot Kiddush. 11 a.m. guest presentations (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group with Sidney Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: Wednesday 26 at the JCC. Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before Local Jewish History: JCC Seniors. Kelsey Mu- Winter Break Fun Days: JCC Youth Department. noon; New American Club: an ESL class for sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. seum and local Jewish history archivist, Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m. Every Monday. Spend the day at the Castaway Café, the largest Carol Finerman will share historical infor- Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study indoor play structure in Michigan. Towering mation and interview records of the local Film: JCC Seniors: Showing of Hester Street, a film group code of law for Shabbat, and study of over 25 feet high, and spanning over 3,000 Jewish community and bring a “finding about early Jewish immigrants in NYC. 1–2:30 p.m. Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at square feet, it includes four giant slides, auto aid.” 1 p.m. at the JCC. Talmud Study: BIC. Study of the Tractate Sotah led Chabad House. Every Saturday. return zip lines, suspension bridges and much “When a Loved One is Hospitalized: Essential by Rabbi Dobrusin. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the more. Bring a nut free, dairy lunch. 8 a.m.–4 Information for Caregivers of Older Adults:” calendar. p.m. $32/JCC members; $30/additional sib- JFS. Learn about caregiver advocacy during Tuesday 18 lings. $8/extended care from 4–6 p.m. For in- hospitalization from Susan Weinberg, LMSW, formation or to register, contact Leslie Bash at Sunday 23 971-0990 or [email protected]. advocate, and corporate trainer and during SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Mah Jongg, noon. home recuperation from Michelle Klein, Physi- Knit-n-Kvetch, 1–2:30 p.m. Every Tuesday. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for cian Service Coordinator for DRS, a Housecall Meditation and Group Discussion: TBE. 1 p.m. Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the Physician Service. Sponsored by the Bernard L. Thursday 27 prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Maas Foundation and the Harry and Jeanette Movie Tuesday: TBE. Showing of Portrait of the reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Weinberg Foundation. Pizza dinner included. Artist: Marc Chagall, an important film that was Winter Fun Break Days: JCC Youth Department. Chabad House. Every Sunday. No charge. 6-7:30 p.m. at the JCC. For informa- completed shortly before Chagall’s death and Visit the Detroit Science Center, packed with tion or to register, contact Abbie at 769-0209. that is the only film made about the great artist Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into thousands of feet of hands-on educational during his lifetime. 1–3 p.m. the basic text of Chassidism and open your exhibits geared to keep young minds active Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Cha- eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at and engaged. After touring the center, enjoy bad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. The Land and the Spirit examines the central Chabad House. Every Sunday. a movie on the giant IMAX movie screen. the Jewish legal system by following the in- Bring a nut free, dairy lunch. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. triguing discussions in the Talmud. The Tal- role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning throughout history. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. $32/JCC members; $30/additional siblings. mud is a composite of practical law, logical $8/aftercare from 4–6 p.m. For information Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. argumentation and moral teachings. Study or to register, contact Leslie Bash at 971-0990 Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- of the original Talmud tractate Bava Metziah or [email protected]. chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. standing it is no simple matter. Study the Monday 24 text in the original, together with the classical Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Friday 14 Every Tuesday. JCC. Every Thursday. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Weekly Yiddish-Speaking and Reading Group: Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; JCC Seniors. Meets at the home of Ray Juni. Wednesday 19 more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- Call 761-2765 or 971-0990. 1:30–3 p.m. email [email protected]. Every Monday. ish perspective on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; $3 “Cuppa Jo and the Five Books of Mo:” UM Hil- Thursday 20 SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; New lel. 3 p.m. at Amer’s on Church Street. Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session American Club-an ESL class for Russian se- or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Phi- niors, 12:30 p.m.; Special events and guest December 2007/January 2008 noon; New American Club: an ESL class for the calendar. losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the presentations (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group

A Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m. Every Monday. JCC. Every Thursday. with Sidney Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. Writing Group: JCC Seniors. This is a good time at the JCC. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with to look back and to look forward and to put Saturday 15 Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; “Neighborhood Senior Service and You:” JCC your reflections on paper. 1–2 p.m. Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- Seniors. With a film TBA. 1 p.m. Sweatshirt Shabbat Service: BIC. Service fol- ish perspective on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Dinner: BIC. Dinner at Chia Shiang Restaurant. Tea Party for Russian Older Adults: JFS. Cele- lowed by annual Cholent Kiddush. Wear Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; New 6 p.m. Call 769-1651 to reserve a spot. bration of 2008. 1 p.m. Location TBD. For in- your favorite university, school, camp or American Club-an ESL class for Russian seniors, Xmas Eve Dinner: Ann Arbor Reconstruction- formation, contact Nina Dmitrieva at nina@ Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 34 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008 35 ------Cha JCC-Youth. For Ann Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with kiln. In a week or two, the In a plate kiln. willweek or two, be ready to take home and be eaten on. Bring a nut- free, dairy lunch. $32/child; $30/additional siblings. 8 $8/aftercare. a.m.–4 plus p.m. op tional aftercare from 4–6 p.m. For informa email or 971-0990 at Bash Leslie contact tion, [email protected]. Women: losophy–for Thursday. Every JCC. Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; - a Jew with Dombey, Heather Events Current $3 a.m.–noon; 11 news, the on perspective ish Homemade Dairy Buffet noon; Lunch, New American Club-an ESL class for Russian se niors, 12:30 p.m.; Special events and Group Literaryguest p.m.; 1 (varied), presentations with Sidney Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. ofthe knowledge and wits your Sharpen bad. Center Center for a Raptor Presentation. An expert handler will show eagles, falcons, ospreys and other birds up close and Bring personal. a nut-free, dairy lunch. $32/child; $30/ad ditional siblings. 8 $8/aftercare. a.m.–4 p.m. in- For p.m. 4–6 from aftercare optional plus or 971-0990 at Bash Leslie contact formation, [email protected]. email Arbor Schools only. Create a masterpiece at Rainbow Creation. A chance to be creative and decorate a plate that will be firedin the Prayer, Weekly Torah reading Torah and Weekly Jewish Phi Prayer, SPICE of LIFE: Study Group–Jewish Talmud Civil Law: Winter Winter Break Fun Days: Thursday 3 - The The Chabad. Chabad. Every Monday. JCC-Youth. For Ann examines the central JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Arbor Schools Visit the only. Leslie Science Land Land and the Spirit role the Holy Land plays in the mission Jews’ at the JCC. 7:30–9 p.m. history. throughout clowns, clowns, balloon animals and more. Bring a nut free, dairy lunch. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $32/JCC $8/aftercare siblings. $30/additional members; from 4–6 For information p.m. or to register, lesliebash@ or 971-0990 at Bash Leslie contact jccfed.org. Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For or 769-0209 at JFS contact information, more Every Monday. [email protected]. email Reading Reading the Bible may be easy, but under standing it is no simple matter. Study the in text the withtogether original, the classical commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Tuesday. Every Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, noon; New American Club: an ESL class for p.m. 12:30 seniors, Russian Jewish Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Winter Break Fun Days: Weekly Torah Portion—for Torah Weekly Women: JFS. JFS. Classes: Daily Language Second a as English SPICE of LIFE: January 2008 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday

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Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. The Land and the Spirit examines the central Friday 4 role the Holy Land plays in the Jews’ mission throughout history. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Winter Break Fun Days: JCC-Youth. For Ann Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Chabad. Arbor Schools only. A visit to Jump City to try Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- out the inflatable slides, bouncers, and obsta- standing it is no simple matter. Study the cle courses. Bring a nut-free, dairy lunch. $32/ text in the original, together with the classical child; $30/additional siblings. $8/aftercare. 8 commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. a.m.–4 p.m. plus optional aftercare from 4–6 Every Tuesday. p.m. For information, contact Leslie Bash at 971-0990 or email [email protected]. Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: JCC Seniors. Wednesday 9 Meets at a private home every week except when monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30 p.m. Call 971-0990. Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Service at 5:30 p.m.; Shira Service at 6:30 p.m.; Service at 7 p.m. Thursday 10 Tot Shabbat dinner of fish sticks, macaroni and cheese and salad bar for $4 per person Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading and Jewish Phi- at 6 p.m. losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. Every Thursday. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of the calendar. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Maria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current Events with Heather Dombey, a Jew- Saturday 5 ish perspective on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; New Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: American Club-an ESL class for Russian se- Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- niors, 12:30 p.m.; Special events and guest mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before presentations (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. with Sidney Warshausky, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study the JCC. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Cha- Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at bad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Chabad House. Every Saturday. Jewish legal system by following the intrigu- Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. ing discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of practical law, logical argumen- tation and moral teachings. Study of the origi- Sunday 6 nal Talmud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Friday 11 reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. Shabbat Dinner: TNT of TBE. Twenties and Thirties Group dinner. 7:00 p.m. RSVP to Tots at Jungle Java: TBE. Meet at 10 a.m. at Dara at [email protected]. Jungle Java on Jackson Road, just west of the movie theater. $6.50 for 2 years and over; $3 Scholar-in-Residence Program Dinner: BIC. for 12 months-23 months; Free for under 1 and Precedes Jonathan Sarna’s presentation at 8:15 adults. RSVP to Julie at [email protected]. p.m.. Dinner at 7 p.m. Babysitting provided dur- ing lecture for children 5 years of age and up. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the basic text of Chassidism and open your Scholar-in-Residence Program: BIC. “An Old eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Faith in the New World: The Story of Ameri- Chabad House. Every Sunday. can History,” a broad overview of American Judaism, will be presented by Jonathan Sarna, Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. of American Jewish History at Brandeis Uni- 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. versity and Director of its Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program. 8:15 p.m. Monday 7 Babysitting provided during lecture for chil- dren 5 years of age and up. English as a Second Language Daily Classes: JFS. Concert Recital: JFS. Outing for older adults Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish to hear Caroline Helton sing “Voices of the Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For Holocaust” at Britton Recital Hall at 8 p.m. $6 more information, contact JFS at 769-0209 or for roundtrip transportation on JFS CareVan, email [email protected]. Every Monday. if needed. Contact Nina Dmitrieva for more SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with information at [email protected] or Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session call 769-0209. or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, Friday evening services: See listing at the end of noon; New American Club: an ESL class for the calendar. Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m. Every Monday. December 2007/January 2008 Mourning and Mitzvah Class: TBE. With Cantor A Annie Rose. Provides an opportunity to gain Saturday 12 a deeper understanding of Jewish mourning Tot Shabbat Service: BIC. For tots 0–5 years old and customs and practice through reading, dis- their parents followed by Tot Kiddush. 11 a.m. cussion and writing. Designed for those who have experienced loss as well as those seeking Presentation: BIC. “Jewish Prayers for the Unit- knowledge and insight. 7:30 p.m. ed States Government,” presented by Jonathan Sarna, PhD. 1:30 p.m. Washtenaw Jewish News Jewish News Washtenaw 36 Washtenaw Jewish News A December 2007/January 2008

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Sisterhood Shabbat: Friday evening services: Prayer, Weekly Torah Reading Torah and Weekly Jewish Phi Prayer, SPICE of LIFE: Adult Hebrew Adult #1: Hebrew Open House: Study Talmud Group–Jewish Civil Law: Sunday 20 20 Sunday Saturday 19 Saturday Friday 18 Friday Thursday 17 - - - - The The www. Left Lug Chabad. Chabad. TBE. Taught Chabad. Study Every Monday. . Every Sunday Chabad. Delve into . Register by calling examines the central TNT of and TBE. Twenties TBE. Winter semester Winter begins. TBE. TBE and BIC. $60 (members); (members); $60 BIC. and TBE JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with TBE. Film featured is JCC Seniors. Bible Class, 10:30 BIC. “Future Trends “Future in BIC. Trends American TBE. TBE. Middle School Shir Chadash. by Cantor Annie Rose. Contact information. more 665-4744 for Devon at Thirties Group. 6:30 p.m. Thirties Group. For For more information or a form, visit templebethemeth.org 665-4744. standing it is no simple matter. Study the classical the with together original, the in text commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Tuesday. Every role role the Holy Land plays in the mission Jews’ at the JCC. 7:30–9 p.m. history. throughout Reading the Bible may be but easy, under a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon. Drop-In Hobby Time, Time, Hobby Drop-In noon. Jongg, Mah a.m.; . Tuesday Every 1 p.m. gage, which is set in the 70’s and tells the touching and emotional story of Chaja, a rebellious philosophy student struggling to 1–3 p.m. ofcome age. Land and the Spirit Ongoing class from 9 a.m.–noon at Jewish Family Services, 2245 South State Street. For or 769-0209 at JFS contact information, more Every Monday. [email protected]. email Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or $10/3 sessions; $3 Dairy Luncheon Buffet, noon; New American Club: an ESL class for 12:30 p.m. seniors, Russian Chabad. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di mensions mensions of the 1 Torah. hour before sun Every Saturday. House. at Chabad down group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown Every Saturday. House. Chabad at Jewish Life,” presented by Jonathan Sarna, PhD. PhD. Sarna, Jonathan by presented Life,” Jewish 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Game Night. RG the basic text of Chassidism and open your eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad ofthe deeper way meaningsthe Jewish to life. House. at Chabad 8 p.m. $80 (non-members). 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the JCC. JCC. the at p.m. a.m.–4 9 (non-members). $80 calling 665-4744. 1/4 by by Register Chabad. An in-depth Women: study into the an overview of book, Torah the weekly prayer reading, with Jewish 9:30 philosophy. a.m. at Every Sunday. House. Chabad Planning Planning Meeting: Mourning and Mitzvah Class: Adult Adult Hebrew #1: Weekly Torah Portion—for Women: Torah Weekly Movie Movie Tuesday: SPICE SPICE of LIFE: Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): JFS. JFS. Classes: Daily Language Second a as English SPICE of LIFE: Hebrew In A Day: A In Hebrew Mystical Mystical Insights to the Women: Torah—for Laws Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Presentation: MSSC Café: services:Shabbat See listing at the end of the calendar. Chabad. Learning Chabad. Women: Concepts–for Jewish Reading Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Mysticism: Tanya–Jewish Wednesday 16 Wednesday Tuesday 15 Tuesday Monday 14 Monday Sunday 13 Sunday Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Mincha. Thursday 31 Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Havurah. Discussion-based format with topics changing Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- monthly. For info, email [email protected] or losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the call 913-9705 or visit www.aarecon.org. JCC. Every Thursday. Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Ma- at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes ria Farquhar, 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Current before sundown. Events with Heather Dombey, a Jewish perspec- Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Gener- tive on the news, 11 a.m.–noon; $3 Homemade ally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each Dairy Buffet Lunch, noon; New American Club- month. Call 663-4039 for more information. an ESL class for Russian seniors, 12:30 p.m.; 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. Special events and guest presentations (varied), Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study at 8:50 a.m. Cha- 1 p.m.; Literary Group with Sidney Warshausky, pel Service at 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service at 10 2:15–3:15 p.m. at the JCC. a.m. Call the office at 665-4744 or consult website Grandparent University: JFS and JCC. “The Tricky at www.templebethemeth.org for service details. Balance of Equality, Fairness and Favoritism: Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Managing Multiple Grandchildren and Multiple Meals: AAOM. Call 662-5805 in advance. Families.” $5/drop-in. 1–3 p.m. at the JCC. Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Shabbat and yom tov (Jewish holiday). Call Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- 995-3276 in advance. ish legal system by following the intriguing dis- “Mystical Insights to the Torah:” Chabad. For cussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a com- women to learn more about the mystical di- posite of practical law, logical argumentation mensions of the Torah. Saturday, one hour and moral teachings. Study of the original Tal- before sundown. Call 995-3276. mud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. “Laws of Shabbat—Jewish Ethics:” Chabad. Every Thursday. Study group examines the code of law for Shabbat and Jewish ethics. Saturday, 1/2 hour before sundown. Call 995-3276. Weekly Friday night Shabbat services Phone numbers and addresses of Shabbat Service: AAOM. 5 p.m. on 1/4; 5:05 p.m. on 1/11; 5:15 p.m. on 1/18; 5:20 p.m. on 1/25; organizations frequently listed in At U-M Hillel. Home hospitality available for the calendar: Shabbat and meals. Call 662-5805 in advance. Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah (AARH) followed by dinner at 6 p.m.; Shira: Family P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 Shabbat in Song at 6:30 p.m.; Traditional Ser- Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) vice at 7:30 p.m. ($4/for Tot Shabbat dinner 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 menu of fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, and Chabad House salad) For information, call 665-4744. 715 Hill Street 995-3276 Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist EMU Hillel Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 each month. Musical Shabbat service followed by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with optional Jewish Community Center (JCC) kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are welcome 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 to attend. For information, call 913-9705, email Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) [email protected] or visit www.aarecon.org. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Shabbat Service: Chabad House. Begins at can- Jewish Family Services (JFS) dle-lighting time. Home hospitality available 2245 South State Street 769-0209 for Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays. Call Jewish Federation 995-3276 in advance. 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 Weekly Shabbat services and classes Pardes Hannah 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 663-4039 Shabbat Services: AAOM. Morning service, 9:30 Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) a.m. Evening service, 35 minutes before sun- 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 set. Call 662-5805 for information. Mincha/ U-M Hillel Maariv with Seudah Shlisheet and Dvor Torah 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 every week. Torah topics and a bite to eat. Dis- cussions led by Rabbi Rod Glogower and other local scholars. U-M Hillel.

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