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His great-grandfather, Simon Adler, ber Players, the Brave New Works Ensemble, Member of was a hazzan (cantor) in Hamburg, Germa- the Michigan Opera Works, the U-M Opera American Jewish Press Association ny, and his great-uncle, Hugo Chaim Adler, Theater, and many other groups. An ex- was the first cantor at the Hauptsynagogue tremely versatile performer, Helton has sung in Mannheim, Germany. After Kristallnacht, title roles in repertoire ranging from orato- Hugo Adler served as cantor at Temple rios, to opera, to 21st century works. She is Emanuel in Worcester, Massachusetts. Hugo also active as a teacher, clinician and adjudi- Adler made many contributions to Jewish cator. Her daughter, Hava Kaplan, is in the liturgical music, and his compositions are third grade at the Hebrew Day School and still performed today. Aaron’s uncle, Samuel also studies the violin. 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Klezmer Madness performs at Hill West Lounge Klezmer Susan Bozell, special to the WJN Fusion band plays at he end of March brings a treat for the given rise to a diverse repertoire, tremendous in- University Commons Ann Arbor community, as one of the ternational participation and a wide variety of Tforemost musicians of the vital new wave approaches. and U-M Hillel of klezmer music, clarinetist David Krakauer, “In my own work, as a 21st century Ameri- Emily Eisbruch, special to the WJN brings his Klezmer Madness to town for a can, I freely incorporate influences of funk, jazz, concert at Rackham Auditorium on Saturday, and… hip-hop.” This philosophy is certainly The West Lounge Klezmer Fusion Band, March 31 at 8 p.m., courtesy of the University reflected in his latest release, Bubbemeises: Lies comprised of talented student musicians Musical Society. My Gramma Told Me, whose opening track from University of Michigan, made an im- While Krakauer preserves tradition, he also melds Krakauer’s distinctive clarinet with a pressive guest appearance at The Ark in moves the art form forward with a spirit of inno- hard-rock beat and guitar riffs. early February. West Lounge entertained vation that is inspired by jazz, rock, classical, and Krakauer, who recently celebrated his 50th the crowd with their songs “Bei Mir Bist Du Shein” and “Miserlou” during an evening of lively music, dancing and comedy from the Cleveland-based Yiddishe Cup klezmer band. West Lounge has two more Ann Arbor performances coming up in March. On Mon- day, March 26 at 5 p.m., klezmer fans can enjoy a free show by West Lounge at Uni- versity Commons, followed by a wine reception from 6–6:30 p.m. Then two days later, on Wednesday, March 28, West Lounge will be performing at 7 p.m. at U-M Hillel as part of a film screening of From Shtetl to Swing and Matisyahu – A Short Documentary co- sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County and U-M Hillel. The West Lounge Klezmer Fusion band was formed in 2006. The band plays a mix of music: traditional Yiddish horas, freylachs, niguns, gypsy dances, swing jazz, funk, lat-

Klezmer Madness funk. When talking about what it means to be a birthday with a sold-out concert in New York 21st century klezmer musician, Krakauer says, City’s Zankel Hall, says, “For me personally, it is “It is an incredibly interesting time to be playing important to do two things in playing klezmer. klezmer music—with a rise in Jewish conscious- One is to preserve the Jewishness. But the second ness, with the tremendous excitement of the is to keep klezmer out of the museum—to write ‘world beat’ phenomenon, and simply with the new klezmer pieces and to improve on older joyous ‘danceability’ of the music.” forms in a way that is informed by the world Known for his ability to blend styles, he plays around me today… . When I write a new tune, it a mix of classical chamber music, Eastern Euro- has to be danceable, yet full of quirky and weird pean klezmer music, avant-garde, rock and jazz. aspects—in short, klezmer madness!” The West Lounge Klezmer Fusion Band Krakauer explains his cross-over bent, stating, Madness? Perhaps, but it certainly sounds “While those of us playing klezmer today are like a good time! n in, and rock to name a few. Bandleader and still constantly studying old recordings and other pianist Justin Wedes, a U-M junior major- Ticket prices range from $22–$42. To purchase tick- source material to retrieve what was almost lost ing in physics and linguistics, says “We have ets, contact the UMS ticket office at 764-2538.375 to us, there is at the same time a new sense of even been known, on occasion, to perform freedom and playfulness with the music that has a very enticing hip-hop remix of Hava Nag- ila with free-style rap.” Several of the eight musicians in the band grew up surrounded by the sounds of Chabad hosts “Purim in the Shtetl” on March 4 at JCC klezmer music. Drummer Jack Stratton is Shternie Zwiebel, special to the WJN the son of Yiddishe Cup bandleader and clarinetist Bert Stratton. Jeff Simon (clari- The entire community is invited to the fifth net), Justin Wedes (piano) and Nicole annual Chabad Purim Around the World Lederman (saxaphone) all played in the celebration on March 4, at 5 p.m. at the Kidz Klezmer Band of Michigan (based at Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills) un- County. This year’s destination is “Purim in der the direction of the late Cantor Ste- the Shtetl.” phen Dubov before forming West Lounge The event features Tevya and Goldie as they together. Other members of the group celebrate Purim in their hometown shtetl. include Chris Agar, bass; Matvey Farber, A gourmet dinner and everything Tevya trumpet; Ofra Rybak, vocals; and Rebecca could dream of having on Purim is in the Kurian, vocals. n shtetl (from geffilte fish to babaka). Visitors will see the shtetl’s farm, learn how to bake a To learn more about West Lounge Klezmer Fusion hamantashen at Bella’s bakery, and create a studio. Naturally, there will be dancing and band, call Justin Wedes at (248) 730-3439 or email keepsake at Yankel’s binding. Zlata will dem- singing to live Klezmer music—it’s an occa- [email protected]. For further information on the onstrate how she sews a new dress for the sion for the whole family to enjoy. n Monday, March 26 event at University Commons (817 Asa Gray Dr.) call 332-1221. For more infor- holiday. There will even be a chance to sip a Ticket prices are $25/family and $10/person. mation on the Wednesday, March 28 event at U-M luscious drink from Velvel’s winery. For more information or to RSVP call 995- Hillel, contact Rachel Rosenthal at 971-0990. In addition, families will have the chance 3276 or visit www.jewmich.com. to be photographed at the shtetl portrait

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Zeitouna film explores local dialog on peace; premiers March 18 Sandor Slomovits, staff writer n early February I was privileged to And maybe that’s good. Maybe that’s the cal attitudes. We see them confront each oth- view a rough cut of the new film about whole point. Probably all of us can agree that er when they perceive one-upmanship about Zeitouna, the local group of twelve Arab for decades there has been enough “excit- whose historical pain is greater, the Jews or I ing action” surrounding this issue. Perhaps the Arabs; we see them express their fears and Jewish women who have been meeting together for the past four years. scenes showing people with such different about how they will be perceived by each of The documentary, Refusing To Be Enemies: and historically hostile backgrounds simply their communities for simply being in the The Zeitouna Story, produced and directed being together in one room and talking is ex- group. citing—maybe even miraculous—enough. But over and over again, we watch them go back to talking and to listening. Perhaps that is the most powerful and valuable message of Refusing To Be Enemies; that sometimes it may be more important, even crucial, to talk and to listen, than to act. The film is likely to trouble some, Jews and Arabs alike. There may be those who will feel that it’s not pro-Israeli or pro-Pal- Spring Cleaning? estinian enough, or that it’s too much of one or the other. That’s natural. Our loyalties to family, to tribe, our memories of ancient and The Betty Brigade present day conflict and pain are so powerful, that feelings of resentment and betrayal can Organize Rooms & Closets be very easily triggered. Still, over and over Painting & Wallpaper again, the Zeitouna women show that there Spring Clean-up is hope of another, and more peaceful, way to deal with these feelings. main. 734-994-1000 The World Premiere of Refusing To Be En- fax. 734-996-5000 emies will take place at the Michigan Theater on Sunday, March 18 at 7 p.m. There will be an opportunity to talk with Laurie White and Gift certiﬁcates available by the hour Members of Zeitouna the other women of Zeitouna, after the show- by Laurie White, a member of Zeitouna and Which is not to say that there is no con- ing. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.bettybrigade.com a local filmmaker, is just under an hour long. flict in the film. We see the women struggling www.zeitouna.org or by calling the Interfaith It begins by briefly introducing in turn each with their age-old prejudices and stereotypi- Council for Peace and Justice, 663-1870. n of the six Jewish and six Arab women in the dialogue group called Zeitouna (zeitouna means “olive” in Arabic). The film then follows the group as they meet in each other’s More on Refusing to Be Enemies homes every two weeks and talk about the Lauren Helwig, special to the WJN enormously charged issues surrounding the Produced and directed by Laurie White, founder conferences about peace and the Middle East. Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also includes of eyedream1world productions and a pioneer- Members have spoken in high school classrooms footage of a visit to the region that six of the ing member of Zeitouna, the film profiles the and lectured at a wide range of institutions, in- women made in May of 2006. unique sisterhood of these twelve women who cluding universities, libraries, and communities I’d read and heard about Zeitouna in the find that their diverse backgrounds have more in of faith. last few years, but it wasn’t until I saw Refus- common than they originally believed. Zeitouna’s work is invigorated by connecting To Be Enemies that I understood the level Inspired by participation in Zeitouna, Lau- ing to a national and international network of of commitment these women have made, rie White saw the group’s experience as a teach- groups using similar approaches to focus on the and how hard it has been to do what they are ing model. The film captures how trust in the Israel/Palestine conflict including Palestinian doing. I came away from the film with a feel- group is gradually built and how this marks the and Jewish Living Room Dialogue Groups in ing of enormous respect for them, especially beginning of a process whereby each Zeitouna California and Womens Coalition for Peace and because, while all the women are American women reaches a new understanding of one of Women in Black in Israel. Participating in events citizens, a number of them have deep family the most divisive debates of our time: the Israel- such as the Midwest Dialogue Conference, in ties to the Middle East. Several, both Arabs Palestine conflict. Louisville, Kentucky, keeps Zeitouna in touch and Jews, have lived there and have families “It is through Zeitouna that I was able to with local and global ongoing efforts. there still. For them, the conflict is not imper- hear the voice of the ‘other’ — their pain and Community pride in Zeitouna’s accom- sonal or simply intellectual. It is not taking their joy, only to realize that it mirrors my own,” plishments is high. “The existence of Zeitouna place far away from here, among strangers. says Wadad Abed, member of Zeitouna. “This is inspirational,” says Ken Fischer, president of For the Zeitouna women, the conflict is very has profoundly transformed me. I am now more the University Musical Society. “These women personal and hits close to home. Which is than ever committed to become one.” and their example add considerably to the many all the more reason to admire their courage “There’s a groundswell in our nation right riches we already possess in our community and and their willingness to take responsibility now for different models to address conflict in need to nurture for the benefit of everyone.” for confronting this tremendously difficult, the Middle East,” says Lori Carey, pastor at Trin- The film will feature an original score sometimes seemingly unapproachable, issue. ity Lutheran Church. “This film is coming out at composed, arranged and performed by local There is a whole genre of Hollywood a powerful time. A growing number of Ameri- musicians, Shaun Williams and Laith Alattar, movies called “war movies.” I am unaware of cans believe that military force alone doesn’t of- balancing and blending western and eastern in- another type entitled “peace movies.” There fer lasting solutions. And the women of Zeitouna strumental traditions. is a reason for that. War is exciting to watch; offer a way for people to trade suspicion and fear White, a long-time activist in many arenas, there is plenty of action, and life and death of others for trust and genuine caring.” recognized the power of film to affect socio-po- dramatics that a filmmaker can use to ad- The twelve founding members of Zeitouna litical change while working as a producer with vance a story. Peace is much more difficult to are Wadad Abed, Randa Nasir Ajlouny, Rula Kort Michael Moore on his film Roger and Me. Some capture on film. Refusing To Be Enemies has Bawardi, Irene Butter, Johanna Epstein, Leonore of White’s other film projects includeCome Unto plenty of scenes of just “talking heads,” and Gerstein, Carol Haddad, Benita Kaimowitz, Me, a profile of controversial Detroit artist Tyree many scenes of the women greeting each other Huda Karaman-Rosen, Aida Khalidi McGugan, Guyton, and No Excuse, a commissioned docu- warmly, hugging, cooking and sharing meals and Laurie White. mentary on domestic violence for the Mayor’s and simply sitting in each other’s homes, talk- Since the summer of 2002, Zeitouna has par- Taskforce on Increasing Safety for Women. ing with one another. Not the stuff of exciting ticipated in many teach-ins, demonstrations, and action that you often find in cinema.

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Weisberg art on exhibit at EMU Helen Weingarten, special to the WJN he Art Department, Eastern Michi- Ruth Weisberg is a highly respected con- gan University, will present “Michigan temporary American artist. She has had TCollects Ruth Weisberg,” a 40-year countless one-person exhibitions and has re- retrospective of the work of internationally ceived numerous awards, including in 1988 recognized Jewish painter/printmaker Ruth the National Women’s Caucus for the Arts Weisberg, from March 12–April 27. The exhi- Award for Mid-Career Achievement. Her bition will be held in the University Art Gallery, work is in many private and public collections, EMU Student Center. An opening reception nationally and internationally, including the will take place on Monday, March 12 from 5–7 Whitney Museum of American Art, the Met- p.m, followed by a talk by Weisberg about her ropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian 40 years as an artist. The exhibition, reception American Art Museum, the National Museum

The Story of Ruth and Naomi Join JFS for these community-wide events and lecture are free and open to the public. for Women in the Arts, the National Gallery, In her poetic and layered works of art, Washington, D.C., the Art Institute of Chica- Friday, March 9, 2007 Weisberg expresses “the widest and deepest goand the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Scroll meaning of the human experience,” drawing is in the collection of the Skirball Museum and JFS Youth and Family Workshop on universal archetypes from myth, fable, reli- Cultural Center, Los Angeles. In 2000 Weisberg building support for youth in crisis gion, story and history to do so. She has been was commissioned by the Central Conference 9:00am - 3:30pm and continues to be “nourished by the history of American Rabbis to illustrate The Open Temple Beth Emeth, Social Hall, 2309 Packard Road of the Jews, by the history of art, and by the un- Door: A Passover Haggadah. In 2006, she com- written history of women.” Through her treat- pleted New Beginnings, a 29-foot mural com- Join us for the first Youth & Family workshop which will focus ment of subjects from the Bible, Jewish history missioned by the UJA Federation of New York, on identifying resources and opportunities for collaboration and contemporary Jewish life, she has commu- which treats the subject of Jewish immigration to support youth experiencing self-destructive behavior. nicated her ever-deepening engagement with in the 20th-century. her religious heritage. Certain themes persist Weisberg received her bachelor’s and mas- Sunday, March 25, 2007 in her work, such as, in her words, “birth, the ter’s degrees from the University of Michigan. generations of family, passion, struggle and In 1987 she was given the U-M Distinguished contemplation.” Memory, connectedness, in- Alumni Award. She taught at Eastern Michi- dividuality and loss also figure prominently in gan University from 1966-1969. Although she her oeuvre. moved to Los Angeles in 1969, collectors from 2:00 - 4:45pm While the exhibition will include works southeast Michigan have continued to acquire Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive representing all aspects of Weisberg’s career, a her works. This exhibition will include 40 JFS will host the second community-wide program to address number of pieces in the exhibition deal specifi- paintings, prints and drawings spanning her cally with Jewish themes. In 1970–1971, Weis- 40-year career, borrowed almost exclusively the stigma of depression and discuss services for treatment berg created The Shtetl, an illustrated artist’s from collections in the Detroit metropolitan and support for all individuals involved. book, which portrays life in a Polish shtetl area. A fully illustrated catalogue with essay by before World War II while simultaneously curator Dr. Julia R. Myers will accompany the Sunday, April 22, 2007 foreshadowing the Holocaust. Jewish groups exhibition. n scheduling docent-led tours will be shown The University Art Gallery is in the EMU Stu- the entire book, from which only three prints dent Center on Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. Di- will actually be hanging in the exhibition. In rections to the gallery are found at http://www. 1987 Weisberg created “The Scroll,” a 94-foot 5:00 - 8:00pm emich.edu/fordgallery/map.html. Gallery hours long watercolor drawing, which synchronic- Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Road are Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ally presents the life of a contemporary Jew- Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Climb aboard and experience a cruise-style evening without ish woman and the history of the Jews. This Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. leaving dry land at the JFS Bat Mitzvah Cruise, celebrating work initiated a renewed interest in Jewish 13 years of service by Jewish Family Services. themes n Weisberg’s oeuvre. Prints related to Docent-led group tours can be arranged by con- “The Scroll” as well as several works on biblical tacting Julia R. Myers at 487-1213 or at jmyers@ subjects from the late 1980s and 1990s are also emich.edu. For more information contact Dr. My- For more information or to register for these events included in the exhibition. Weisberg consid- ers or Larry Newhouse, gallery program director, at call (734) 769-0209 or visit www.jfsannarbor.org ers these works to be contemporary midrash 487-0465 or [email protected]. through which she makes biblical themes meaningful to today’s audiences.

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page The Visual World of the Rabbis Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN “The Visual World of the Rabbis,” the fourth lecture in Beth Israel Congregation’s Current Topics in Jewish Studies series, will be held on Sunday, March 18, from 7:45–9:15 p.m. The lecture will be presented at Beth Isra- el by Rachel Neis, a Ph.D. candidate, Harvard University Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civiliza- tions, and assistant professor (designate) of history and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan (beginning September 2007). Neis’ presentation will, through the examination of Rachel Neis images and texts, serve as an introduction into the visual world of the rabbis. “Visual” in this context means not only what the rabbis saw, but how they saw. According to Neis, in the late ancient world (second to sixth centuries B.C.E.) great power and significance was attached to the capacity of sight. Seeing was understood to be potent and to affect both the viewer and the object of vision. She will show that the ancient rabbis of the Talmud in both the Land of Israel and Babylonia tried to cultivate a distinctively Jewish way of looking, seeing and visualizing. This they did by various means including the founding of ritual practices, the regulation of gender relations, the invention of biblical sight-seeing in the landscapes of Palestine and Babylonia and the attribution of great, even deathly, power to the gaze and face of the Rabbi, among others. Neis wrote her dissertation on “Vision and Visuality in Late Antique Rabbinic Culture” at Harvard University. She researches and teaches about Judaism in late antiquity, rabbinic culture, early Jewish mysticism and law in early Judaism and Christianity. She was an exchange scholar at Princeton University, Department of Religious Studies. She has an M.A. in philosophy of religion from Boston University, and gained a law degree from the London School of Economics. She is currently a visiting scholar in the Department of Near Eastern Studies and a fellow at the U-M Institute of Historical Studies. This lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call 665-9897. Jewish Film Festival preview features music, films and band Rachel Rosenthal, special to the WJN The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County will show the films From Shtetl to Swing and Matisyahu–A Short Documentary at a special Jewish Film Festival preview event on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan Hillel. The West Lounge Klezmer Fusion Band will perform at 7 p.m., before the film. This event is co-sponsored with  the U-M Hillel. Tickets are $10, and 2007 pass holders and sponsors are free. Students with  a valid student ID are also free. The Jewish Film Festival is made possible by special grants from the Charles and Rita Gelman Education Foundation and Michael and Patricia Levine. From Shtetl to Swing, a remarkable new film, is not only vastly entertaining, it is full of wonderful Jewish music from 1900 to the present day. The film covers the amazing history of Jazz music including Klezmer, Nusach, and others with African-American down-home blues, jazz and more. Matisyahu is a Hasidic Reggae/Beat Box/Rapper whose performances meld Jewish tradition with modern sounds, creating a new form of spiritual expression. Matisyahu–A Short Documentary follows Matisyahu as he performs in New York City and explains his conversion to Hasidism and his mission to ignite spirituality in others with his music. The West Lounge Klezmer Fusion Band will entertain before the film. This group is Ann Arbor’s newest Klezmer/Jazz fusion ensemble and they are already receiving rave reviews from Jews and non-Jews alike throughout the community. They have appeared at the U-M Hillel, the Michigan League, Beth Israel Congregation, and The Ark. The sixth annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival runs in Ann Arbor from May 6–10 at the Michigan Theater. Call Rachel Rosenthal at the JCC at 971-0990 for further information, tickets, festival passes or sponsorships. Hadassah’s Miriam’s Cup Workshop                    Florence Gerber, special to the WJN Hadassah will host a Miriam’s Cup workshop on Sunday, March 11 from 1–3 p.m. at Yourist          Pottery Gallery. Starting with a lump of clay, participants will create a Miriam’s cup, which                  can be used at the Passover seder. The $45 cost covers the cost of material and a donation to                    Hadassah. To sign up for the workshop, call Jill Halman at 662-9628 by Friday, March 2. Miriam’s Cup is a women’s ritual for the Passover seder. Its purpose is to honor the role   of Miriam the Prophetess in the Exodus and to highlight the contributions of women to  Jewish culture, past and present. Women of all ages are supposed to fill Miriam’s cup with water from their own glasses after the second cup of wine, before washing the hands. When Miriam’s cup is filled, women raise the goblet and say: “We place Miriam’s cup on our seder Dennis Platte table to honor the important role of Jewish women in our tradition and history, whose sto- 734.483.9619 ries have been too sparingly told.” [email protected] According the website www.miriamscup.com, “Miriam constantly comforted the Israel- ites throughout their long journey, encouraging them when they lost faith. We fill Miriam’s cup with water to honor her role in ensuring the survival of the Jewish people. Like Miriam, Jewish women in all generations have been essential for the continuity of our people.” Graphic Design for Special Occasions, Yourist Pottery Gallery is located at 1133 Broadway. Business, Invitations, Special Promotions

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Rabbi Rod and Nehama Glogower Spa for the body and soul Almost 120 women participated in Spa for the Body and Soul, Sunday, February 18. Particpants honored by Orthodox Minyan had the chance to try movement meditation Ashtanga Yoga, challah baking, discuss grand- Marlene Gitelman, special to the WJN parenting, raising children, share their own histories and much more. The event was On the cold night of February 3, the Uni- sponosred by Hadassah, ORT, Beth Israel Women’s League, Temple Beth Emeth Sister- versity of Michigan Hillel was filled with hood, Chabad,, Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County. warmth and good humor as congregants and friends gathered to honor Rabbi Rod and Nehama Glogower. The evening marked 25 years since the Glogowers arrived in Ann Arbor. University students and alumni also joined in marking this milestone. The program got off to a rousing start with the music of the “O-Band”. The band consists of members of the Hillel student Orthodox minyan; Adam Dalezman, Jason Claude, Micah Druckman, Adam Soclof and Eugene Vorobeychik. Master of cer- Rabbi Rod and Nehama Glogower emonies for the evening was AAOM presi- shared by the younger Glogower children, dent, Danny Elbaum. Heartfelt tributes Yoni and Johanna. and warm memories were shared by Jew- In addition to serving as the Hillel rabbi ish Federation of Washtenaw County Ex- and teaching in Ann Arbor, Rabbi Glogower ecutive Director Jeff Levin, Hillel Director teaches adult education classes in the De- Michael Brooks, Student Orthodox Minyan troit area. A number of his Detroit students Co-president Ilana Parker, Chabad Rabbi came to join the celebration. A memory Aharon Goldstein, Rabbi Edward Garsek of book was filled with messages from friends Toledo and alumnus Zvi Kresch. The speak- and alumni from all over the country and Is- rael. The AAOM and friends presented the ers expressed their appreciation for the Spa planning committee: Joan Levitt,, Carolyn Grawi, Susan Levin, Tina Bissel, Judy Cohen, Glogowers with the gift of an Alaskan cruise. Glogowers’ friendship, wonderful teaching Shternie Zwibel, Ellisha Caplan and Rachel Portnoy. and wise counsel. Nehama and Rabbi Rod thanked everyone Naomi Glogower read tributes sent by with anecdotes about what it has meant for her sibling— Abby from San Francisco, Ari them to be part of our unique Ann Arbor from Jackson, Mississippi, and Shira from community for so many years. n Israel. Their humor and memories were Cruise with JFS on April 22– no dramamine needed Carol A. Lessure, special to the WJN Experience a cruise-style evening without with Intermezzo magazine editor Becky Sue (left to right) leaving dry land at the JFS Bat Mitzvah Epstein, Karaoke, a Newlywed-style game Sue Adler, Cruise, celebrating 13 years of service by show, dancing, dining, games and more. Diane Baskin, Jewish Family Services. Climb aboard at Tra- Middle- and highschoolers will have a sepa- Elaine Margolis, vis Pointe Country Club on Sunday, April rate pool party. Reserve your spot at www. Carol Hoffer and 22, beginning at 5 p.m. with a champagne jfsannarbor.org and support JFS – your fam- Carolyn Grawi. boarding party, and then enjoy wine tasting ily in the community. IEC donors hear from Jewish Agency and SELAH Eileen Freed, special to the WJN Nearly 60 donors to the Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC) recently enjoyed a dessert reception featuring speakers from agencies that received funding: the Jewish Agency for Israel and SELAH – Israel Crisis Management Center. The speakers (left to right) were Major Shlomi Bicha, a combat officer Irit Kaye injured in the war and now a volunteer for Yona Mokouri, SELAH; Micha Feldmann, the architect of Jessica Leiberman Operation Solomon in which almost 14,500 and Miri Shlomi Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Israel in one weekend and now a director of SELAH; and Michelle Herman, regional director of the

Jewish Agency in North America. Almost $400,000 was raised by the Is- rael Emergency Campaign, with most of the funds allocated to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Jew- ish Agency for Israel via United Jewish Com- munities. The Federation also gave $36,000 to SELAH, $18,000 to the Partnership 2000 region and $3,600 to Hand in Hand schools. Stephanie Cherrin, Charlen Yudowin and Irene Adler learn to bake challah. PHOTOS BY SUSAN AYER BY SUSAN PHOTOS

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Irene Butter talks about life as a Holocaust survivor JFS prepares for impact of Pfizer cuts Carol Lessure, special to the WJN Tim Grimes, special to the WJN Local resident Irene Butter, who lived train. Butter was sent to relatives in New York As Ann Arbor reels under the announcement through the Holocaust and Nazi concentra- where her recuperating mother and brother that Pfizer would close up shop and move its re- tion camps and who knew Anne Frank, will eventually joined her. search and development operations out of Ann describe her life and experiences in a lecture Over a decade ago, Butter and her family re- Arbor, Jewish Family Services braces itself for on Friday, March 23 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the turned to the Netherlands and visited Bergen- another wave of new, unexpected clients who Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. This Belsen. This difficult visit was also a liberating never dreamed they would need JFS. free event is held in conjunction with Ann experience for her. Butter’s moving story is For a social service agency, the loss of over Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads 2007. one of survival and hope. 2,000 professional jobs means more clients As a young This event is sponsored by Ann Arbor-Yp- and often less funding. “We’ve already re- child, Irene silanti Reads, a community initiative to pro- ceived calls for help from members of our Butter was de- mote reading and civic dialogue through the community,” says JFS Executive Director, ported from shared experience of reading and discussing Anya Abramzon. “We offer wrap-around her country, the a common book. In 2007, the program will services for those facing major dislocation, Netherlands, to encourage readers of all ages to explore the such as career services, financial assistance, an internment theme “We The People… – the many people and a safe place to plot your next steps.” camp and final- that we are, the diverse communities we have JFS quickly signed on to a community-wide ly to Germany’s created, and the challenges we face in foster- effort to form Strategic Working Action Bergen-Belsen. ing a continuing sense of belonging and civic Teams prepared to respond to the Pfizer job Anne Frank, engagement in a rapidly changing world.” loss. As one of Washtenaw County Michigan rely on to help people in need will not be as who died in For a list of additional events sponsored by Works! Sites, JFS will provide career coun- robust in future.” Bergen-Belsen, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads, visit http://www. seling, resume writing assistance, and sup- Last year, the agency responded to a 50 per- Irene Butler was one of her aadl.org/aareads/events. n port in an effort to support dislocated Pfizer centincrease in client requests for services fellow prison- employees. following on the heels of announced cut The Downtown Library is located at 343 S. ers. Butter and her family managed to live “It is heartening to see the community rally backs in the automotive industry. The agency Fifth Avenue in Ann Arbor. For more informa- through the trials of the concentration camp, and collectively respond. It shows that peo- also leveraged thousands of dollars of finan- tion, contact the library at 327-4560. however her father died on the departing ple care deeply about Ann Arbor and Washt- cial assistance from various programs, partner enaw County,” notes Abramzon, “yet many agencies as well as other community resources of the programs we tap each year to support to secure health care, counseling, rent, utility Depression Awareness: A community conversation continues our clients, including Packard Community payments, and other basic needs. Susan Kolovson, special to the WJN Clinic Counseling Services, Shelter Associa- “The Pfizer announcement and continued tion Health Clinic, Safe House Health Clinic, automotive job cuts provide a wakeup call In March 2006, Jewish Family Services host- work? How does Interfaith Hospitality Health Care Access, to all of us,” says Margie Checkoway, presi- ed an event called “Depression Awareness: one find support Hope Medical Clinic, U-M Community dent of the JFS board of directors, “It should A Community Conversation.” The program within the com- Dental Care and Friends in Deed, receive sig- be comforting to realize that JFS is there in was a tribute to Toby Jacobowitz, a member munity? Mental nificant funding from Pfizer’s Community good times and bad. JFS provides a safety net of the Jewish community, a beloved wife, health profession- Grants Program and others like the Corner for us all. It’s more important now than ever mother, sister and aunt, physician and artist, als representing Health Center benefit from Pfizer corporate to support the agency that is there for the en- and a friend to many, who took her life as a different types of and United Way contributions. I am deeply tire community. n result of depression. The goal of the program treatment, ranging concerned that the funds and programs we was to remove the stigma and shame often from conventional associated with depression and suicide, and to complemen- to lower the barriers that prevent us from tary, will also be Absolute YAD gathers at Casey’s Tavern reaching out to one another. present. Ellisha Caplan, special to the WJN This year, the conversation continues, with The response to Toby Jacobowitz a program format similar to the one that last year’s program was overwhelmingly pos- The Jewish Federation’s Young Adult Divi- For young Jews in Washtenaw County look- touched the hearts of the more than 150 itive. Based on feedback from participants, sion is raising the bar for the bar night with ing to get involved, Absolute YAD lowers people who attended last spring. A panel of the event is being held in a larger room this monthly gatherings, branded “Absolute barriers to involvement that exist in some people from the community, from all walks year, and there will be more time for dis- YAD.” The events, held one Monday a month organized Jewish programs. “This is a way of life, will begin by sharing their own percussion. The event will be held on Sunday, in watering holes and lounges in downtown to dip your toe in—no RSVP required, no sonal struggles and breakthroughs as they March 25 at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Ann Arbor, offer a chance for people to get Jewish knowledge expected—just an interest faced depression, anxiety or suicide. Among Center of Washtenaw County. n out of their routine for the night, meet others in checking out a new place, meeting some the questions that will be addressed in small with whom they’ve got something in com- new people, and learning about ways to get For reservations or further information, con- group breakout discussions are: Once depres- mon, and find out how to make a difference more involved,” says Evan Zacks, Absolute tact JFS at 769-0209. Registration is also avail- n sion is recognized and acknowledged, where with hands-on volunteer opportunities. YAD chair. able at www.jfsannarbor.org. does one go from there? What are common The next Absolute YAD gathering will be held at Casey’s Tavern, 304 Depot Street, on The spring schedule includes these obstacles and pitfalls? How does one identify gatherings (all start at 8 p.m.): what kind of help is available, and what might Monday, March 5; it will start at 8 p.m. and continue until the last person leaves. Infor- Monday, March 5: Casey’s Tavern, mation will be available about volunteer op- 304 Depot Street portunities with the American Jewish World Mark the Date – Humanitarian Dinner May 17 Monday, April 16: The Monkey Bar, Service. Past Absolute YAD events have in- 207 S. Main Street cluded information about volunteer oppor- Jewish Federation will honor Prue and Ami Monday, May 14: Heidelberg’s Rathskeller, tunities with Jewish Family Services, A Hope Rosenthal at the 2007 Humanitarian Award 215 N. Main Street Dinner to be held May 17 at the Four Points for Peace, and local mitzvah projects. by Sheraton. The Humanitarian Award rec- ognizes members of the Ann Arbor community who distinguish themselves through BookStock Book Collection Day at JCC extraordinary actions of community service Rachel Rosenthal, special to the WJN and generosity. Invitations to the dinner will The Jewish Community Center of Washt- Literacy for their sale, taking place April 29– be mailed in early April. For more informa- enaw County will participate in BookStock: May 6 at Laurel Park Place mall in Livonia. tion about the 2007 Humanitarian Award the Friends of Literacy used Book and Media Books can also be taken to Laurel Park Place Dinner, contact Laurie Barnett at 677-0100 Sale. Stop by the JCC on Sunday, March 25 mall on March 18 and April 1 from 1–3 p.m. n or [email protected]. from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. with used books The JCC will receive a share of the book and media, including books, books on tape, sale profits for helping with this project. To records, videos, CDs and DVDs. Donors can schedule a pick-up of large donations, con- drive through and drop them off at the curb. tact Rachel Rosenthal at 971-0990. n All donations will be given to the Friends of

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Midori violin Orchestre Philharmonique Robert McDonald piano de Radio France sunday, March 11, 4 pM4Hill Auditorium Myung-Whun Chung conductor 4 PROGRAM Tuesday, March 20, 8 pM Hill Auditorium Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (“Spring”) (1800-01) ALL-FRENCH PROGRAM Rautavaara Lost Landscapes (2005) Ravel Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose Suite, Hindemith Sonata in E-flat Major, Op.11, No.1 (1918) complete ballet music) (1911) R. Strauss Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18 (1887-88) Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, H. 48 (1830) Media Partners WGTE 91.3 FM, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and WRCJ 90.9 FM. Media Partners WGTE 91.3 FM and Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. This is a CLASSICAL KIDS CLUB concert. This is a CLASSICAL KIDS CLUB concert.

Bay Mo Dilo (Give Me Water) Rahim AlHaj oud Tamango’s Urban Tap Souhail Kaspar percussion Friday, March 23, 8 pM4Rackham Auditorium Wednesday, March 14, 8 pM4Michigan Theater Funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Media Partners WEMU 89.1 FM and Arab American News. Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Media Partners WEMU 89.1 FM, Metro Times, and Michigan Chronicle/ Front Page. This is a NETWORK: African American Arts Advocacy Committee event. Canadian Brass saTurday, March 24, 8 pM4Hill Auditorium The Songs We Love Sponsored by Supported by The Medical Community. Wynton Marsalis and the Media Partners WRCJ 90.9 FM and Michigan Radio. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Thursday, March 15, 8 pM4Hill Auditorium Supported by Larry and Beverly Price. Pablo Ziegler Quintet Corporate Hosts Borders Group, Whole Foods Market, and Comerica Bank. Media Partner WEMU 89.1 FM, WDET 101.9 FM, and Michigan for New Tango Chronicle/ Front Page. vocalist This is a NETWORK: African American Arts Advocacy Committee event. Claudia Acuña Friday, March 30, 8 pM4Rackham Auditorium Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Gilberto Gil Media Partners WEMU 89.1 FM, WDET 101.9 FM, and Metro Times. Friday, March 16, 8 pM4Hill Auditorium Sponsored by David Krakauer’s Funded in part by U-M Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Klezmer Madness Media Partners WEMU 89.1 FM, WDET 101.9 FM, Metro Times, saTurday, March 31, 8 pM4Rackham Auditorium and Michigan Radio. Media Partner Detroit Jewish News. This is a NETWORK: African American Arts Advocacy Committee event.

Murray Perahia piano saTurday, March 17, 8 pM4Hill Auditorium

PROGRAM Beethoven Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1 J.S. Bach Partita No. 3 in a minor, BWV 827 Beethoven Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2 Brahms Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118 Chopin Etude No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 25 “Aeolian Harp” Chopin Etude No. 4 in c-sharp minor, Op. 10 UMS hosts many free education events Chopin Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 along with the performances we present. Supported in part by Donald L. Morelock and Ann and Clayton Wilhite. For a complete listing of March events, Media Partners WGTE 91.3 FM and Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. This is a CLASSICAL KIDS CLUB concert. please visit www.ums.org. A Prelude Dinner precedes this performance.

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Graduate student Lora Yagudin — her visit puts a face on dollars at work through the Jewish Agency for Israel Laurie Barnett, special to the WJN ora Yagudin grew up in a small town work and upgrade its performance,” says in southern Russia. Both her parents Herman. “The three primary mission areas Lare Jewish, but when her grandfather are immigration and absorption; Jewish Zi- landed in jail for being Jewish, her grand- onist education and partnerships with Israel. mother burned all their documents, includ- Within two years, 80 percent of all Jewish ing her mother’s birth certificate proving she Agency programming will include the next was Jewish. generation.” When the Jewish Agency for Israel opened their offices in Yagudin’s town of Sochi, her Helping people resettle in Israel parents learned about the Na’aleh program In 2005, 22,675 new immigrants moved for Jewish youth, which allows young Jews to Israel. New immigrants came from such from the former Soviet Union to attend high regions as the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia, France, South Ameri- ca, Western Europe and North America. The Jewish Agency has 34 absorption centers that house about 11,000 immigrants, some 7,000 of whom are Ethiopian. The sheltered “first home” provides new immigrants with vocational training, attendance at Ulpan to learn He- brew, empowerment workshops, cultural activities, psychological support and 24-hour staffing to help make Lora Yagudin ( left) with Michelle Herman sure each individual’s needs are met. school in Israel. In hopes of providing their In addition, a new Global Center for Aliya daughter with a better future, her parents serves as an international, 24-hour call cen- sent Yagudin to Israel, where she went on to ter that provides information on aliyah and attend college, serve in the army and today Israel. The center offers help in six languages studies in a Master’s program at the presti- and provides more efficient, real-time ser- gious Technion in Haifa. vice. It also allows the Jewish Agency to reach Yagudin, now 24, is one of thousands of into those areas of the world without Jewish young people helped by the Jewish Agency Agency representatives. for Israel. She recently visited Ann Arbor The B’bayit b’yachad (at home together) along with Michelle Herman, regional direc- program is another new service that helps tor for the Jewish Agency in North America. immigrants integrate more easily into Israeli Together they met with the Federation’s Is- society and engages Israeli families in taking rael Overseas Committee and talked about responsibility for helping new families. An the important work supported by the Feder- aggressive campaign has matched thousands ation’s dollars each year. of Israeli families with new immigrants to “I came to Israel alone at the age of 14,” help them acclimate to Israeli culture, assist says Yagudin. “I wasn’t nervous or worried with job searches and networking. because I knew that I was coming to the Jew- ish state and that I would be taken care of. Connecting to Zionist education During the recent war, I wasn’t called up, but The Jewish Agency for Israel has a wide I offered to do reserve duty to protect my range of programs to connect young Jews to country. I came to Ann Arbor and the United Israel and their Jewish heritage. Each year they States to say thank you and show where your send nearly 2,000 young Israelis to summer money goes.” camps across North America and the former Through the United Jewish Communities Soviet Union. In Ann Arbor, Camp Raanana collective overseas funding, the Federation benefits from two Israeli counselors each year. gave $311,250 during 2005–06 to the Jew- The Jewish Agency sends more than 700 Is- ish Agency for Israel—nearly half the over- raeli-Jewish educators throughout the world all $639,300 it gave to non-local allocations. to collaborate with local educators on Israel The Jewish Agency’s two main purposes are engagement. They also train more than 1,100 to work in communities around the world to Jewish studies educators in Israel. keep the promise to every Jew, who for any The Jewish Agency is one of the largest reason, at any time, wants to come home to funders of birthright Israel, which gives young Israel and to connect the Jewish world’s next adults who have not yet had the opportunity a generation to Israel. free trip to Israel with their peers. It has also “The Jewish Agency underwent a stra- developed a new program, MASA, which is a tegic planning process in 2004 to focus its clearinghouse for 120 long-term Israel pro- Continued on Page 12

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March and April 2007 – SPICE* of Life *Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational Programs for Adults Special events Mondays Fridays Monday, March 5, 1 p.m. Musical Monday. 11 a.m. – noon, Fitness Fun – Maria Farqu- 1:30–3 p.m., Yiddish Speaking Group; Debbie Gombert leads a Purim sing-along har; $4 or 3/$10, No class 3/15. weekly Yiddish conversations, meeting and musical performance with standard fa- Noon, luncheon buffet; $3. at private home all weeks except when vorites and new songs to learn. 1–3 p.m., JCC Writing Group. monthly group meets at JCC Sunday, March 18, 1–5 p.m. Intergenerational 1:30–3 p.m., Monthly Yiddish Group; March Interviews: Entering Jewish Adulthood. Stu- Tuesdays 9 meets at the JCC the second Friday of dents from Congregation Beth Israel’s Bar 10:30 a.m.–noon, Let’s Talk. each month to view Yiddish films. and Bat Mitzvah class (6th graders) will be 2 p.m., Mah Jongg. FILMS : March 9 – Overture to Glory 1940 ( interviewing older adults about what their 1–3 p.m., Drop-in hobby time. Bring your Yiddish with English subtitles. Story of a lives were like when they were twelve and project. Coffee and noshes are provided. Vilna Cantor who is seduced by the op- thirteen years old and entering into Jewish era, with Moishe Oisher. adulthood. The resulting stories, pictures Wednesdays and videos will be on display at Jewish Fam- 10 a.m.–noon, WCC Emeritus class—The Thursday Presentations: ily Service’s Bat Mitzvah Cruise on Sunday, Bible in its Time; Who Wrote the Bible?” March 1, 1 p.m. Video: The 1940s: Music, April 22. Interested in sharing your recollec- Taught by Lisbeth Fried, PhD. Through Memories, and Milestones. A look back tions with a student? Call Laurie Wechter at 3/28. at original footage and music from the 971-0990 to schedule an appointment. Thursdays 1940s. 60 minutes. Thursday, March 29, 11 a.m. Intergenerational March 8, 1 p.m. Carol Hoffer, “Just Taking Passover Seder. Join children from the JCC 10–11 a.m., Fitness Fun; Maria Farquhar, $4 Orders: Volunteering with the Israeli Early Childhood Center for a re-telling of or 3/$10 Defense Force.” Hoffer presents her ex- the Passover story and a delicious seder lun- 11 a.m.–noon, Current Events. Jewish per- periences as a volunteer with the IDF. cheon. spective of the news March 15, 1 p.m. Luda Ketslakh, “Wander- Thursday, April 5, 4–6 p.m. Traditional Com- Noon, Home-made luncheon buffet, $3 ing the World: A Photographical Travel- munity-wide Senior Seder. Join in for a 1–2 p.m., Thursday special presentations ogue.” community seder for all older adults and (see list below) their families. $15 includes a traditional 2:15–3:15 p.m., Literary group with Sidney meal. RSVP by 3/22 to Abbie Lawrence-Ja- Warschausky cobson at 769-0209.

New Series: Evening Entertainment New Series: Civic Life and Community Engagement Excursions (EEE) The new “Civic Life and Community Thursday, March 22, A new series, “Evening Entertainment Engagement” series piggybacks on the Ann 1 p.m. Book discussion: Excursion,” (EEE) will bring seniors to Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads program and on the Join in for the kickoff cultural events in the evenings or on University of Michigan Theme Semester, event to the “Civic Life weekends. Join other Jewish adults to en- both of which focus on conceptions of citi- and Community Engage- joy musical and theatrical performances zenship and the process of fostering a sense of ment” series as the Ann as well as camaraderie. Transportation civic engagement, community, and belong- Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads will be provided. ing in our modern world. The “Civic Life and book choice, Tracy Kid- March 19, 7:15 p.m. Enjoy an evening Community Engagement” series will bring der’s Mountains Beyond of music with a trip to see the University scholars, community organizers, authors, re- Mountains: The Quest of Symphony Orchestra at Hill Auditorium. searchers, and community members to speak Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the Meet at the JCC. The show is free; trans- on topics ranging from volunteerism to vot- World (Random House, 2003) is discussed. portation costs $6/person. Call Abbie ing, with the hope that these monthly or bi- Copies of the book are available at the pub- at 769-0209 or Laurie W. at 971-0990 to monthly presentations will spark a dialogue lic library and at all major bookstores. Come RSVP by March 5. on the many ways to build a vibrant and en- prepared to share your thoughts on this fas- gaged community for all ages. cinating book.

SPICE program for older adults has new leadership Rachel Rosenthal, special to the WJN ewish Family Services and the Jewish early memory Alan and their Community Center have established a loss at the Silver baby, Micah. Jnew partnership in an effort to provide Club Coffee- W e c h t e r ongoing, high-quality programming for older house. She also is the Direct adults. Abigail Lawrence-Jacobson, L.M.S.W., serves as an in- Services and Ph.D., and Laurie Wechter, L.M.S.W. will tergenerational Volunteer Co- coordinate the JCC’s SPICE (Social, Physi- consultant to ordinator for cal, Intellectual, Cultural, and Educational) organizations Older Adults at Program for Older Adults. including the JFS. Wechter is a Lawrence-Jacobson is the Community Osher Lifelong licensed geriat- Outreach and Programming Coordinator Learning In- ric social worker for Older Adult Services at JFS. She received stitute at the who spent the her B.A. from Brandeis University and her U-M, Genera- Abigail Lawrence-Jacobson Laurie Wechter last five years M.S.W. and Ph.D. (in Social Work and So- tions United in doing case work ciology) from the University of Michigan, Washington, D.C., and DOROT in New York with senior citizens at Neighborhood Senior where she specialized in gerontology and City. Lawrence-Jacobson has published arti- Services and in private practice. She com- intergenerational programming. Prior to cles in journals including Research on Aging, pleted her bachelor’s degree in psychology joining JFS, Lawrence-Jacobson taught the Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, at Kalamazoo College and her M.S.W. at the “Social Work with the Elderly” in the U-M and the Journal of Gerontological Social Work U-M. Wechter, who shares her life with Ted School of Social Work, planned the inau- and has presented at numerous national Sylvester, is a pastel artist and a long-time gural Michigan Intergenerational Confer- gerontology and social work conferences. resident of Ann Arbor. n ence, and worked with older adults with She lives in Ann Arbor with her husband

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Brit Tzedek v’Shalom hosts Combatants for Peace Clare Kinberg, special to the WJN

f we can continue talking with each other, his friends in Bethlehem were proud to join the x anyone can.” This was the central message of resistance to the Israeli occupation, which land- Iformer combatants Elik Elhanan, an Israeli ed him in a Hebron prison for a year and a half. Jew from Jerusalem and Suleiman Al Hamri, a It was here, among veteran Fatah fighters, he Palestinian Arab from Bethlehem, when they told the audience, that he began receiving a real spoke before a lively audience of over 100 at education in the conflict. As a teenager, out of the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw prison but labeled a “terrorist,” his educational F o by G regory P hoto County on January 23. Elhanan and Al Hamri opportunities were limited. Even though he was spoke earlier in the day to a packed 150-seat offered a scholarship to study law in Jordan, the lecture hall for Robert Packer’s political science Israeli authorities denied his ability to accept the class, “The Arab-Israeli Conflict.” Their stop in scholarship. He did go on to study social work Ann Arbor was part of a 22-city tour sponsored and psychology at Bethlehem University where by Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, an organization of he continued participating in the resistance to 35,000 American Jews whose mission is to build the Israeli occupation as a member of Fatah. vocal support for a negotiated settlement of the His activities earned him another three years in Israeli-Palestinian conflict. prison, this time in a desert prison camp in the Elhanan and Al Hamri are co-coordina- south of Israel. tors of the organization Combatants for Peace During this time, in the early 1990s, Israeli whose 250 members, equally Israeli and Pales- Premier Yitzhak Rabin transformed the terms tinian, have pledged to put down arms and con- of the conflict. According to Al Hamri, Rabin tinue talking “no matter what.” As it turned out came to the prison camp and talked to the pris- the hardest challenge to the two-year-old group oners, respecting them as the “Palestinian lead- Combatants for Peace tour, January 23, 2007, Elik Elhanan, Suleiman Al Hamri came during their tour of the United States, just ers on the ground.” The prisoners told him to a few days before they came to Ann Arbor. Abir “talk to our [PLO] leaders in Tunis.” Which, ul- party willing to talk.” According to event orga- Angeles by Israeli Consul General Ehud Danoch Aramin, the 10-year-old daughter of one of the timately, Rabin did. When Yasser Arafat agreed nizers, close to 50 members of the JCC audience and Consul for Media and Public Affairs Gilad Combatants for Peace co-founders, Bassam to recognize Israel and signed the Oslo peace ac- signed a pledge to support this campaign. Millo, was sent to the Foreign Ministry and all Aramin, was killed by Israeli Border Police next cords, Al Hamri became committed to the idea Earlier in the day, the two men had brought of Israel’s representatives in North America. to her school in Anata in northeast Jerusalem of two states. He and his “on the ground” Fatah their message of non-violence and negotiations “The willingness of Jewish communities in the during a clash between stone throwers and the leadership believed Rabin was a partner in good to a luncheon with University of Michigan fac- United States to host these organizations, and police. Elhanan told the audience at the JCC faith. Rabin’s assassination in 1995 was a severe ulty and Jewish community leaders. During even sponsor them, is unfortunate. This is a that, despite conflicts with the Israeli authori- blow, one “gift” among many to the extrem- the luncheon there was a brief discussion of phenomenon that must not be ignored,” the ties regarding an autopsy and burial, members ists on both sides. Still, Al Hamri has remained the possibility of raising funds for a program report said. The report urged for action to be of Combatants for Peace continued to support committed to the idea that two states, accept- at the U-M devoted to peace and reconciliation taken against the “refuseniks” and their organi- one another through this heart wrenching time. able to both Palestinians and Israelis, can be among Israelis and Palestinians. zations, saying, “their negative effect on Israel’s While the Border Police are investigating this successfully negotiated, and that violence only The majority of the audience at the JCC image must be stopped.” incident, Elhanan said that this is, unfortunate- makes that day further away. was clearly supportive of the speakers’ mes- In response to the report, Brit Tzedek’s ly, the first investigation into the killing of 150 Now, he and his colleagues in Combatants sage. A Temple Beth Emeth board member said president, former Member of Knesset Marcia Palestinian children under 12 years old over the for Peace are working to build the movement afterward, “There were two standing ovations Freedman, wrote in a letter to the Counsel Gen- past two years. from the ground up: they will talk to anyone at the end. A lot of quiet soulful reflection and eral, “Like Israelis, American Jews are also over- The deaths of innocent children are particu- and everyone in their own societies, in each sighs as we milled around and eventually began whelmingly pro-Israel and have a wide range larly raw for Elhanan, whose 14-year-old sister others, and around the world to create politi- drifting toward the exits, and not a few tears.” of views about how to ensure the future of the was killed in a suicide bombing in 1997, while cal pressure on both the Israeli government and Allison Stupka, coordinator for Ann Arbor Re- Jewish homeland. We certainly share Combat- he was serving in the IDF as a paratrooper on the Palestinian Authority to stop the cycle of constructionist Havurah, said, “I was amazed at ants for Peace’s concerns about the negative im- the Israel/ Lebanon border. The 29-year-old violence and resume the constructive dialogue their conviction that the cycle of revenge and pact of the occupation on Israel. Yet a primary Elhanan told the audience a moving story of necessary to achieve two viable states. bloodshed must be stopped. When the Israeli goal in our hosting the Combatants for Peace transformation from a “regular” Israeli whose Brit Tzedek v’Shalom took the opportunity speaker was asked if he really thought peace tour is to stimulate discussion in Jewish com- duty is to serve in the IDF to an Israeli with a of the former combatants’ emphasis on nego- was possible, he said that he really didn’t have a munities across our nation of the many ways to mission to seek an end to the cycle of violence. tiations to launch their “Let’s Talk” campaign, choice because he has a family there.” connect to and work on behalf of Israel.” n Al Hamri told the audience his own parallel which calls on the U. S. administration to make The tour is not without critics, however. A story, which led to the same conclusions. At 16, Arab-Israeli peace-making a priority and to ur- few days after the pair left Ann Arbor to contin- in 1987, during the firstintifada , Al Hamri and gently promote talks between “Israel and any ue their tour westward, a report prepared in Los

Student, from Page 10 grams for young adults. create equal opportunities for at-risk im- Four absorption centers in the North run frastructure already in place, thanks to annual One of MASA’s goals is to bring 20,000 migrants and young people, strengthen Israel’s by the Jewish Agency were hit during the war, campaign funding, the Jewish Agency was able young Jews ages 18–30 to Israel for a semes- vulnerable communities and engage all Jews in but staff stayed there to help the immigrants. to respond quickly and efficiently.” ter or one-year program. shaping the future character of Israel society. The Jewish Agency equipped bomb shelters Yagudin, who attends the Technion, re- The Jewish Agency has also put state-of- In addition, Jewish Agency, partnering and solicited Israeli corporate sponsorship, mained in Haifi during the war at the Jewish the-art technology to work to provide Israel- with American federations, Keren Hayasod with 80 companies signing on to help by the Agency’s Aba Houshi Student Absorption centered education around the world. With and Israeli philanthropists have started a new end of the war. Center where she lives. “Whoever thought new e-learning platforms, Jewish educators initiative called Youth Futures. This program The Agency has also been instrumental in that Haifa, in the heart of Israel, would be can now access, exchange and share best brings Israeli young adults to live and work helping with plans to rebuild in the North. under attack,” she says. practices. More than 12,000 students and in partnership communities with at-risk More than 3,000 people have received emer- “In spite of the war, there was a special at- educators from around the world have par- youths providing mentorship, education and gency loans to rebuild their businesses and mosphere at Aba Houshi, Yagudin says. “We ticipated in the Contact Center’s e-academy other services. students have received scholarships as an in- were mostly all students with no family in courses, real-time video conferences, web centive to study at colleges and universities in Israel and no place to go. The Jewish Agency seminars and e-rooms. Responding to the war the north. A program similar to “Teach for counselors were with us and we all assisted the Jewish Agency for Israel has experience America” has been developed to encourage new Ethiopian students who had just arrived Partnerships with Israel serving during a crisis as well. It helped estab- young volunteers from North America to teach to Israel. We were like one big family.” n Partnership 2000 serves as the Jewish lish emergency safe summer camps within 48 and volunteer in Northern Israel’s schools. Agency’s flagship program for connecting ours of the outbreak of war in the summer “The war this summer offered new chal- Jewish communities around the world with of 2006 for Jewish, Arab and Druze children lenges and demonstrated the effectiveness communities in Israel. Today, 44 partner- in northern Israel. Nearly 40,000 children at- and professionalism of the Jewish Agency,” ships with 550 Jewish communities help tended 50 sleep away camps. says Herman. “Because of the staffing and in-

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Activities at Beth Israel Congregation March activities at TBE Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN Devon Fitzig, special to the WJN Purim activities for all ages proficiency in Hebrew reading, writing, and their lives before and after the war. Refresh- siddur (prayer book) skills. In Judaic studies, Purim celebration at Boys and girls, men and women are invited TBE celebrates Purim Sunday, March ments will follow this powerful service. students learn more about holidays, mitzvot to dress in costume and attend Beth Israel’s 4, from 4–6 p.m. The Megillah reading (commandments), and values in a hands-on traditional Megilla reading combined with an will be in the sanctuary, to be followed Movie Tuesdays: curriculum designed to help them experience The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, interactive play, A Star Wars Purim, on Sat- by the Purim Carnival with games, prizes all facets of Jewish life. Family programs are March 20, 1–3 p.m. at Temple Beth Emeth. urday, March 3 at 7:45 p.m. This will be fol- and food available for purchase. There offered which help build the home-school A discussion follows the film; coffee and lowed by a “feast” of ice cream sundaes and will also be an area for tot games. Open to connection. noshes are provided. In the 1930s Jewish hamantashen. The Megilla reading is preceded the community. at 7:30 p.m. by a fun, light-hearted (and bless- For information about the Beth Israel mothers would ask their sons: “What kind edly short) Maariv service, which pays tribute Religious School and the March 18 open Families with young children of day did Hank have?” Hank Greenberg, to the Jewish tradition of never being afraid to house, contact Cindy Saper, education director, For families with kids aged 0 –5 years the Detroit Tigers slugger who came close laugh and have some fun in the performance at 769-2041 old. Older siblings and grandparents are to breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record, was baseball’s first Jewish star. Aviva of a mitzvah. On Sunday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m., Beth Israel’s annual blood drive welcome as always. Non-members are wel- the Shacharit Service includes a Torah reading come at all events. For more information, Kempner’s loving tribute is chock full Beth Israel’s annual Red Cross blood and the traditional Megilla reading, followed contact Devon Fitzig, dfitzig@templebet- of wonderful archival footage from the drive will run on Sunday, March 18 from by breakfast. The community is invited to both hemeth.org or 665-4744 or Jill Pritts, jill- 1930s and 1940s and interviews with a 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in the Beth Israel Social services and there is no charge. [email protected]. self-effacing Greenberg and many of his Hall. Giving blood is an easy way to save a On Monday, March 5, (Shushan Purim) Tiger teammates. Next Movie Tuesday life or two, and perform an important mitz- Beth Israel offers a Tot Purim Puppet Show and Tot Shabbat is on Tuesday, April 17. For more infor- vah. There is an online sign-up with the Red Dinner from 5:45–7 p.m. for three to six year Fridays, March 9 and April 13. Tot Shab- mation, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@ Cross. For more information or to volunteer olds and their parents. The day after Purim is bat starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Tot templebethemeth.org. for recruitment efforts, contact Ruth Kraut, traditionally set aside for a fun Purim Seudah Dinner at 6 p.m. $3 per person for the din- blood drive coordinator, at 769-5680. (feast). There is a nominal charge for dinner. ner, RSVP to 665-4744 a week in advance. Adult Hebrew Courses Biblical and Conversational Hebrew, Adults and families Shira, music for young families, is at 6:30 Spring Retreat for young families p.m. in the sanctuary. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced On March 16 at 7 p.m. Beth Israel offers its The Beth Israel spring retreat for young levels. Six week class begins the week of second themed Shabbat Meal, this time high- families, May 25–27 at the Butzel Conference Tot Pesach with Rabbi Levy April 15. Winter and spring semesters are lighting the foods of India. Jews have lived in Center in Ortonville, Michigan, is a weekend Sunday, March 18, 3 –4 p.m. Enjoy sto- a continuation of the fall semester. New India for hundreds of years, though many have filled with fun for the whole family in a relaxing ries, crafts and music. Stay for the all-choir students may be able to join the classes, left to settle in the State of Israel. Eial Dujovny, and beautiful wooded-lake setting. Participants concert at 4 p.m. depending on their skill level. For more in- Beth Israel’s program director, spent two years will enjoy a spirited Shabbat with lots of sing- formation, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@ living in India, and he will host this event, ing, good food, exciting activities and friendly Twenties & Thirties (TNT) templebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. which is a part of Beth Israel’s “Kol Yisrael staff. Activities will include crafts, sports, family First Friday: Potluck Purim and Shab- Arevim Zeh Bazeh,” (Every Jew is Responsible, games, hiking, boating, a camp-fire and more. bat dinner at Ken Mayer and Najda Robin- Meditation One for Another) education theme. The Butzel Conference Center offers comfort- son-Mayer’s. Friday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., 7 Continuing Jewish Meditation: Sephi- The Indian motif continues at Beth Israel able resort-like facilities overlooking a private p.m. candlelighting. RSVP by February 26 rot. Instructor: Judy Freedman; Wednes- on Saturday, March 17 at 7:45 p.m. when Mr. lake. It is located on the grounds of Tamarack to Najda, [email protected] for direc- days, 7:30–8:45 p.m., TBE Chapel, March and Mrs. Iyer, a critically acclaimed art house Camps, and is staffed by experienced counsel- tions and what to bring. 7, 21, 28. For more information, contact film from India, will be screened. It is one of ors from their summer or other family camp Twenties and Thirties (TNT) of Temple Judy at [email protected] or the few Indian films with a Jewish character, programs. This retreat is open to non-mem- Beth Emeth provides a welcoming, inclu- 769-1709. though a controversial one at that. Babysitting bers, and there is a charge. sive Jewish community through monthly will be provided by Beth Israel USY chapter (as social and cultural activities. Non-TBE Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), Job and Tot Shabbat a fundraiser for their chapter) and special tra- members are welcome. Visit the group’s web- Maimonides Tot Shabbats, on Saturdays March 10 and ditional Indian type movie snacks will be of- site at http://www.templebethemeth.org/tnt Instructor: Rabbi Robert Levy, Sundays, March 24, from 11 a.m.– noon, are intended fered. This film will be shown on Beth Israel’s March 25; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 7:45–9 for three to six year olds and include songs, new DVD projector and wide movie screen. Yom Hashoah service p.m. Modern issues about the meaning of stories, prayers, and puppets. On March 10 There is no charge for the film itself. Sunday, April 22, 6:30–7:30 p.m., TBE life in ancient garb. It is almost scary the Sanctuary. This is a commemorative Ho- the Tot Shabbat will be run by Peretz Hirsh- Beth Israel welcomes participation in all of its “contemporary” ways that these three writ- locaust Memorial Service taking place dur- bein, and on March 24 Jennifer Levine will events and religious services by members of the ers approached the struggle of living. To ing religious school, created by members lead Tot Shabbat. A Kid’s Kiddush follows. general community. To be added to the mailing sign up, contact Devon Fitzig at dfitzig@ of the Generations After group and their There is no charge. list and/or receive email announcements, call templebethemeth.org or call 665-4744. children. Come hear music, the narratives 665-9897. Parent Open House for parents of of Holocaust survivors and view photos of children entering kindergarten, first and second grades Parents of children who are not yet en- Songs from the haggadah—new music for Pesach rolled in Beth Israel Religious School are Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN invited to an open house on Sunday, March On Sunday, March 25 at 7:45 p.m. Gemini’s of Passover. While there are many contem- 18 from 11 a.m.–noon. Sandor Slomovits and Beth Israel’s Rabbi porary haggadot, the core of the traditional Grades K-1 meets on Sunday mornings, Robert Dobrusin will feature Slomovits’ mu- text is over 2,000 years old. It combines in- and Grade 2 meets on Sunday and Wednes- sical settings of passages from the haggadah, terpretation of the Torah’s story of the Exo- day afternoons. These youngest students at and Rabbi Dobrusin’s commentary on the dus from Egypt with blessings and readings Beth Israel are introduced to Jewish learn- text. Slomovits’ musical arrangements in- intended to help participants in the seder re- ing through a program rich in Jewish music, clude new melodies for familiar songs such member the lessons of slavery in Egypt and Rabbi Robert Sandor Slomovits games, stories, and arts and crafts activities. as “Dayenu,” and also settings of passages redemption. Dobrusin Students learn about the Jewish holidays, have from the haggadah that are not traditionally Joining Slomovits to present the songs Rabbi Dobrusin received his ordination exposure to the Hebrew language, and engage sung. Also included in the program will be will be his brother Laszlo. The two of them from the Jewish Theological Seminary of in tefillah (prayer) which is age appropriate an opportunity for members of the audience comprise the well-known musical duo, America in 1982 and has served as rabbi of and interactive. Kindergarten and first grade to discuss and ask questions about the hag- Gemini, and have been writing, performing Beth Israel Congregation since 1988. Rabbi families celebrate the beginning of formal Jew- gadah. The program, which takes place at and recording folk music for children and Dobrusin has been active in Interfaith and ish education with a Consecration ceremony Beth Israel Congregation, will be followed families for more than three decades. Gem- Community activities and has been a faculty in the fall, and have other family programs by a wine and cheese reception. The sug- ini’s recordings, songbooks and video have member for Elderhostel programs and other throughout the year. gested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for se- won numerous awards from, among others, educational series. His writing has appeared In second grade, students begin their for- niors and students. the American Library Association, Parents’ in many magazines and journals including mal study of Hebrew reading and writing. The haggadah is the text used at the Choice Magazine and the National Parent- Moment and Sh’ma as well as anthologies of In the elementary program, students gain seder meal on the first nights of the holiday ing Publications Association. sermons and other rabbinic writings.

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page 13 Op-Ed

Fight Anti-Semitism with education, effective legislation Bob Faber, special to the WJN

roup hatred is as traditional as it is irrational prejudice that had earlier infected Anti-Semites, of course, educated over the War of Independence, for example, notes irrational: the Sunnis hate the Shi- much of America’s mavens and mobs still years with just such lies, were untouched simply that the Palestinians “were driven ... Gites; the Hutus hate the Tutsis; the exists, but effective legislative rules have by these new “facts” and simply dismissed from what they still consider their homes,” Irish Catholics hate their Protestant broth- greatly reduced their power and influence. them, but slightly more reasonable, or less without mention of the coordinated attack ers—and so it goes, a worldwide communi- Attempts to convince or convert con- irrational, citizens would at least have an on the infant state the morning after state- ty conflicted by the admonition to love thy firmed haters are impossible causes, so bet- alternative to the generally accepted lies of hood by neighboring Arab nations. And his neighbor while its spiritual leaders demand ter instead to reduce their playing field by the villains. summary of the Six Day War was limited they be destroyed instead. adopting rules against bigotry to make them And the commonly accepted canard that to, “On June 5th, Israel launched preemp- But standing alone, even within that less effective or damaging. Once again, as Zionism is a ploy of international Jewry tive strikes” —without touching on the maelstrom of destructive discrimination, with the Blacks, irrational hatred and ig- designed to conquer the world, is rarely massive Egyptian/Syrian military buildup there are the Jews. norance are not illegal, but legislative ef- examined and disputed, so it stands as un- that made any alternative to preemption It’s a standard of philosophical bigotry forts prohibiting discrimination in housing challenged truth. The fact, of course, is that the equivalent of suicide. But Mr. Carter that the Jews are different. In terms of this and employment and education—and even after millennia of suffering the horrors of is not alone in his misunderstanding of the discussion they are different by the lack membership privileges in clubs and orga- discrimination, persecution, and expulsion facts, and his book gives us an opportunity of borders to identify them; different by nizations that benefit from federal taxes or in all the world’s communities—without to clarify the issue—an opportunity that the longevity of the bias that has marked services—has reduced sympathy or support should not be wasted by simply angrily at- them for the last two millennia; different their effectiveness from any of the world’s tacking the author. in the roots of that bias, extending beyond immeasurably. The The discrimination political or military Abe Foxman and the ADL and others contradictory faiths and into their genetic bias is not gone, but powers—they were fi- are invaluable allies of beleaguered Jews identities; different in the universality of its power to limit and against the Jews, in short, nally forced to find a worldwide, but to better serve their pur- the discrimination that continues to mark destroy lives is signifi- safe haven for them- pose their focus should be on supplying them. The discrimination against the Jews, cantly reduced. is more inclusive than selves or to succumb valid information to potential allies (i.e., in short, is more inclusive than any specific Attacking anti- any specific incidents to annihilation. Faced neutral or less irrational anti-Semites) than incidents or factors of controversy—it is Semitism by attacking with worldwide repeats to simply rail against their enemies and elemental. Very simply, they are Jews. the anti-Semites is a or factors of controversy of their expulsion from their lies. Foxman’s fury against the com- All of which is the jump-off point for my pointless power play Spain in 1492, and the mon claim that, “Jews control the media, criticism of most current efforts to attack against an incompara- —it is elemental. Very deadly attacks on the control the government, control Congress,” anti-Semitism, and specifically of those bly larger and essen- shtetls of Russia insti- for example, should be met with statistics, views and efforts attributed to Abe Fox- tially indestructible simply, they are Jews. gated by the Tzars, and challenging the other side to produce con- man, head of the Anti-Defamation League, foe. As anti-Semitism the unspeakable fact tradictory evidence. Of course it will have in an article in the New York Times, Janu- is rooted in and sustained by ignorance, a of the Holocaust unopposed by the entire no impact on the most dedicated anti-Sem- ary 14, 2007. The irrational bias that un- better approach would be to counter that world community, it was evident that their ites—Protocols of Zion, after all, is still derlies the continuing broad hatred of Jews ignorance by promoting the facts. The vast only hope for survival was a homeland of a bestseller in many parts of world—but cannot be eliminated, but we can at least majority of bigots, of course, will be insen- their own. It may be true that details of the the somewhat more responsible leaders of hope to reduce its attendant violence. Mr. sitive to or dismissive of alternative infor- pilgrimage could have been organized differ- communities will be less likely to fall for Foxman’s battle against anti-Semitism de- mation, but those less committed (i.e., less ently, but the necessity for such a movement such gross falsehoods if they are shown to fines a dedicated man unwilling to compro- irrational) members of communities and is clear and convincing, while the manufac- be outrageous. In sum, it is better to target mise with evil, but his program of battle is those with the power and responsibility to tured claims of its being an organized cabal Jimmy Carter as a potential convert than to likely to be more noble and satisfying than set the rules are likely to be a bit more sen- is clearly without evidence or logic. attack him as an enemy or a fool. productive. sitive to the integrity of the system. Currently, the most visible and pain- It has been about two thousand years, The problem is that anti-Semitism is ir- As one example, the old Henry Ford ful controversy confronting the Jews is after all, that the Jews have been persecut- rational in its essence, so arguing causes delighted in railing against the conspirato- the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Whoever ed just for being Jews. It is better now to and cases can add volume to the exchange, rial schemes of the manipulative “interna- or whatever the cause, the Palestinian educate and enlist the Jimmy Carters in this but little light. If Mr. Foxman’s purpose is tional Jewish bankers.” Never mind that people are victims of inexcusable and un- cause of justice than to rail against them to end the prejudice, his goal is unrealisti- of the $8.4 billion in international loans acceptable suffering and, unfortunately and push them more firmly into the camp cally high. Better instead to try to reduce outstanding in 1925, one of the early years and unfairly, only the Israelis are held ac- of the committed bigots. The numbers and the impact of anti-Semitism with some of Ford’s crusade, $7.3 billion were held countable. Rather than attack Palestinian motives and passions—and geographical built-in protections, however limited, per- by non-Jewish bankers. Or that in 1935, sympathizers with confrontational coun- dispersion—of the world’s anti-Semites haps following the process that marked the when J.P. Morgan held $1.4 billion in for- ter-arguments, however, our spokespeople make their defeat impossible. Far better to changes in American anti-Black prejudic- eign loans, those conniving Jewish bankers would be better served by providing and change the rules of the game by criminaliz- es. The bias that narrowed opportunities for held just 7% of that total. The control of publicizing more full explanations of the ing the more damaging actions of the anti- blacks in many realms during most of our the banks was clearly in the hands of those issues and facts. Semites and let them enjoy their outrage in nation’s history has given way to blacks in Jewish bankers—despite the fact that of A good example is President Carter’s a vacuum. n leadership roles such as generals, senators, the 430 directors of the 19 largest banks comments in his book, Palestine: Peace governors and presidential candidates. The in New York City, only 30 were Jewish. Not Apartheid. His reference to the 1948

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Shabbat Hahodesh Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, special to the WJN This article is one in a series on the Hafto- beginning of the month of Nisan, which is one turns around and leaves by the same gate properly prepared. rah, the reading from the prophets during the observed this year on March 17. This reading they entered. Secondly, Ezekiel’s vision gives us a mes- Shabbat morning service. Each month, Rabbi comes from the book of Ezekiel and focuses on I believe that we can interpret this in sage that we might not otherwise see in Dobrusin comments on one of the traditional the prophet’s vision of a rebuilt Temple. It talks two ways. First, it is a reminder that no one Pesach. He reminds us that there is no turn- Haftorah readings for that month. about a ritual for cleansing the Temple which should leave the seder or the observance of ing back on the important roads that we take. would take place on the first day of Nisan. Pesach the same as when they came. When While we can obviously change our minds s we prepare for Pesach, our thoughts The date on the calendar is clearly the we sit down at the seder, we are preparing and change direction in life, and while some- go in many different directions. There connection between Ezekiel’s reading and to engage in a process of transformation of times that is a positive development, we have Aiis the need to kasher the house, pur- Shabbat Hahodesh. But, this close to Pesach, one kind or another, and if the words of the to keep looking forward and moving ahead in chase special food and prepare for the seders. one would hope that we could find some- life, not continually going back over ground But, often amidst all the preparation, we thing more spiritually meaningful in the we have already covered. neglect to prepare ourselves spiritually for reading. And, I believe we can. We should prepare ourselves While our people have come a long way this holiday of redemption from slavery. This Ezekiel’s vision of the rebuilt Temple is spiritually for this holiday of since Egypt and while the path hasn’t always is unfortunate, especially since the tradition based upon symmetry and order. In what been straight and while we have a long way to gives us many opportunities to prepare. seems to be a rather trivial detail, Ezekiel redemption from slavery. go, we must continue to look forward, move One of those opportunities comes from envisions that a semblance of order would towards a greater sense of redemption and listening carefully to special Haftorah read- be kept in the Temple, despite the crowds he Haggadah have not touched us, the taste of closer to the visions we have for our world. ings, readings from the Prophets, read on anticipates, by the fact that people would exit the maror not moved us, the opening of the As we prepare to celebrate Pesach this year, special Shabbatot before Pesach. These read- the Temple by the opposite gate they came in. door for Elijah not inspired us and changed we should take Ezekiel’s words to heart and ings can inspire us to consider the issues Those who came in from the North would us in some way, we have not had a success- look ahead and continue to move forward. n which are the foundation of the holiday. leave by the South. Those who came in from ful Pesach experience. Ezekiel’s words can One of those Haftorah readings is read on the South would leave by the North (Ezekiel inspire us to realize that any such meaning- Shabbat Hahodesh, the Shabbat before the 46:9). Ezekiel envisions a situation where no ful experience will only take place if we are One sheep, 70 wolves and a great shepherd Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN he Talmud explains that one of the The Jewish people are assured of God’s that finds itself surrounded by 70 wolves.” is not at all contingent on any king of flesh reasons the Jewish people were threat- protection only when our conduct is con- At the same time, our conduct— “deriving and blood, but wholly dependent on God. Tened with annihilation—Heaven for- sonant with relying on Him for protection. pleasure...” —forfeited miraculous protection. Moreover, the ongoing existence of the Jews bid—during the time of the Purim story However, when we choose to rely entirely For this invitation to the feast was so im- is a miracle clothed in the garments of na- was because “they derived pleasure from the portant to the Jews of that time, they were so ture—“great is the Shepherd” who guards us banquet of that evil person [King Achash- extremely honored by the invitation, that it in a manner that transcends the world. veirosh].” The text indicates that it was not Purim is unique among all the caused them a great deal of pleasure. Thus Thus, their pleasure that so important an because of our attendance at the banquet— they partook not because they had no choice, evil person as King Achashveirosh—upon which was mandatory and moreover the festivals in that it commemo- but because of their delight in being invited. whom they felt their lives depended—invited food and drink served was kosher—that the rates a miracle that was com- Since the Jewish people themselves gave them to a meal, indicated that they had for- harsh decree came about. Rather it was be- credence to one of the “70 wolves” and took saken their trust in God and had placed their cause we “derived pleasure.” pletely clothed in nature. pleasure in being invited by “that evil per- faith in the hands of one of the “wolves.” What was it about deriving pleasure from son,” they annulled their supernatural guard- This also helps us understand why Purim this banquet that was so appalling that it on natural means—on one or more of the “70 ianship. Instead, they placed themselves at is unique among all the festivals that cel- nearly resulted in the destruction not only of wolves” —then we remove themselves from the (natural) mercy of the “70 wolves” ebrate God’s miracles on our behalf, in that those who attended, but even of those who His divine protection and place ourselves at —something that threatened the continued it commemorates a miracle that was com- were not invited? the mercy of natural forces. existence of the solitary sheep. pletely clothed in nature. Our Sages liken the existence of the The reason our “pleasure” was the cause It is true that while the Jews are under the The reason for this is as explained. Since Jewish people in times of exile to a “soli- of such a terrible decree will be understood dominion of another nation they are obli- the evil decree came about because the Jew- tary sheep that finds itself surrounded by accordingly: It was not punishment for a sin, gated to honor that nation obey its laws, and ish people chose to rely totally on the forces 70 wolves.” Thus, “great is the Shepherd but rather the natural consequence of our pray for that country’s peace and welfare. of nature, the Purim miracle therefore re- who protects and guards His flock.” Con- conduct. Thus, when King Achashveirosh invited the vealed, within nature, that God’s conduct sequently, the continued existence of the After the king had elevated the evil and Jews to attend the feast, they were compelled with the Jews—even as they exist in the Jewish people is sometimes dependent upon anti-Semitic Haman to a position of excep- to do so. natural realm—is truly above and beyond miraculous means—the watchful eye of the tional power, the situation of the Jewish peo- Nevertheless, they should have under- the natural. n “Great Shepherd.” ple was similar to that of the “solitary sheep stood that the existence of the Jewish people

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page 15 Youth IZENBERG HING Hebrew Day School public speaking curriculum helps grads shine BEIL Joan Hartman, special to the WJN n almost any month in Ann Arbor, you can Students have multiple additional perfor- SHERICK see a graduate of the Hebrew Day School mance opportunities such as singing for the Iperforming somewhere in the city. Musi- Jewish Federation Main Event or at a nursing cals, drama, comedies, dance, Young People’s home. Members of the HDS Klez Kids Band Theatre, Huron Players, Pioneer High School, have played at Kerrytown Concert House, at Community High School, Emerson—HDS the JCC with Rick Recht’s Jewish Rock Band, grads, as well as many of the school’s current and with Reva L’Sheva in Detroit. Students see students, play both starring and supporting these public performances as exciting and fun, roles. This month (March 2007), for example, whether they are singing, reciting, speaking, Mara Abramson HDS ’04, stars as Dorothy in acting, or playing a musical instrument. the Tappan Players’ performance of The Wiz. “We believe strongly in ‘learning through “HDS trains students in communication doing,’ says Shtull. “Step by step, our students Trust the cosmetic surgery experts. skills not generally taught in most elementary become better, more confident speakers and schools,” says Head of School, Dina Shtull. presenters, practicing their skills through a vari- “Starting at the earliest ages, we make a con- ety of modes while their proficiency improves. COSMETIC SURGERY WHEN CONSIDERING COSMETIC SURGERY, certed effort to ensure that our children feel Students never get a chance to think of public the most important decision you can make for the face, confident and secure standing up in public.” speaking or public performance as daunting Shtull explains that students start with or overwhelming. Instead, every activity is de- is to put your trust in a physician who is breast, and body group singing—they sing together every day. signed to maximize a sense of camaraderie, en- medically trained and credentialed in the Kindergartners perform for the parent body at joyment and accomplishment.” AESTHETICSERVICES monthly Rosh Chodesh (New Month) celebra- “By emphasizing public speaking, HDS has procedures of interest. The Center for Plastic tions. They then perform for larger crowds at given my children an important life skill,” says Botox ® Cosmetic the yearly Chanukah festival and graduation. Barbara Kramer, a local attorney who has an & Reconstructive Surgery is the most experienced ® Restylane First graders perform in plays for their parents HDS alumna, a student at HDS, and an up- private plastic surgery practice in southeastern Radiesse® and the school as a whole. Each student receives coming ganster (kindergartner). “One of the a manageable part to memorize and is coached unexpected and most gratifying benefits of my Michigan, and all of our physicians are board- ® Juvederm on articulation and presentation. In second and childrens’ HDS education was that they learned certified in plastic surgery. Pixel Laser later grades, students give lengthier or more in- to speak comfortably in front of a large roomful Photo Facial volved oral presentations for their classmates of people. By getting up in front of a group and Their skill is matched by an Aesthetics team of and small groups of parents. This may include speaking or performing month after month, Microdermabrasion poetry recitation or oral reports on famous they gained a skill that should serve them for nurses and clinicians who are also credentialed Laser Vein Treatments Americans, which they do in the first person the rest of their lives.” n dressed “in character.” in their specialties. So consider carefully, and Advanced Skin Care trust our team of experts to enhance your Permanent Makeup look— and your life. Therapeutic Massage

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Nature abounds at Camp Raanana Rachel Rosenthal, special to the WJN ornings at the Jewish Community and understand him and set good param- Center’s Raanana Day Camp begin eters and structure in the activities they offer Mwith Camp Director Craig Pollack, throughout the day.” greeting the campers as they get off the bus The camp’s pre-kindergarten program is at the camp’s beautiful lakeside home. Often, staffed by loving, nurturing, experienced staff Boker Tov (good morning) announcements who accompany the same campers through- are briefly interrupted by the surprise ar- out the summer. Campers in the pre-kinder- rival of a pair of sand hill cranes or a passing garten group are offered the opportunity to deer. Enjoying and learning about the natu- engage in the full variety of camp activities, ral world is just one of the many things that while also being given more time for rest and makes Camp Raanana such an extraordinary low-key activities such as storytelling and arts place for children to explore, create and have and crafts. A three-day schedule option is also fun during their summer. available for campers in the Pre-kindergarten program. Parent Laura Hirshbein notes that “Our kindergartner Daniel has been singing the Debbie Freidman songs he learned last summer all year long, and he can’t wait to be a counselor one day. He came home tired and happy every day, and never wanted to go home.” Campers who are entering sixth through eighth grades can participate in the Pioneer Travel program. This program is designed to fulfill the more mature needs and expectations of this age group. Emphasis is “Every morning when I arrive at the lake, placed on exploring new challenges, partici- I take a few minutes before the campers ar- pating in excursions and expeditions as well rive to appreciate the beauty of our camp site as traditional camp activities. Campers in this and remind myself how fortunate I am to be group go on field trips four times a week to able to share this place with our campers,” places such as water parks, museums, sport- says Pollack. In fact, Pollack believes that for ing events, hikes, canoeing and ropes courses. children, spending time in natural settings Raanana also offers an extended care leads to a better understanding of their role in program at the JCC. The morning program the natural world. He believes that when this runs from 7:30-8:45 a.m. and the afternoon happens to a child, they are better equipped to program runs from 4–6 p.m. This year the fulfill the mitzvah of “tikkun olam”— repair- afternoon program is offering weekly themes ing the world. Camp Raanana runs for eight weeks and is open to children entering kindergarten through the age of 13. The camp is located on its own private beachfront at Independence Lake County Park in Webster Township. A weeklong post-camp vacation program is also offered at the JCC after the camp season has ended. Campers have a wide variety of activities to choose from during their day. Sports skills, arts and and special events. Organized sports, craft crafts, nature hikes, orienteering, fishing, row projects, games, cooking and dance activities boating, Israeli culture and dance, drama and and nature activities are all part of the fun. For trips to the Spray Zone (a refreshing play the first time, Raanana is offering non-mem- area with sprays, geysers and showers) are ber registration rates. For an additional fee of just some of the activities that keep the camp- $45 per session non-members are welcome to ers engaged and excited throughout the day. participate. Third and fourth grade campers also have the Camp Raanana is a state of Michigan li- opportunity to participate in several optional censed program. All head counselors are overnight camping trips offered throughout college aged and have had years of camping the summer. “I felt that my son Eli was in experience. Each summer two shlichim (Israeli great hands in the Bears fourth grade group. staff) spend the summer teaching the campers There’s such a nice, relaxed fun atmosphere at about Israel and engage the children in a wide camp,” says parent, Stephanie Rowden. variety of activities that celebrate their Jew- Red Cross certified swim lessons are of- ish heritage. Swim lessons are American Red fered and weekly field trips and special events Cross certified and safe bus transportation is like the Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan provided by Ann Arbor Public School busses. performance provide new and different ex- “My son, Cameron loves Camp Raanana for periences each week. On Fridays, Shabbat is so many reasons—swimming, wildlife, sports celebrated with group skits, Hebrew songs and, of course, great counselors. I love it be- and Israeli dancing. Parents are always invited cause it’s a safe, fun, enriching camp run by to join their campers in the Shabbat activities. staff I trust and who are great with kids,” says Parent Natalie Iglewitz says, “I really feel that parent Julie Beck. n Camp Raanana is a superior camp experience For additional information or a registra- and that the director and the staff he chooses tion form for Camp Raanana, contact Craig are outstanding counselors and role models. Pollack, camp director at 971-0990 or email When my son is at camp, I feel he is in a safe craigpollack @jccfed.org environment with staff members who know

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JCC Brownie Girl Scouts winter camp out Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN he girls of Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County TBrownie Girl Scout Troop #474 thought that they had camped in bad weather before. They have started camp fires in the rain, hiked in a downpour, and slept in tents in the cool of fall. But during the first weekend of February, the troop went camping in weather so cold that schools were closed when they returned! The girls arrived at Camp Linden, not far from Fenton, Michigan, in the coldest weather of the year, and settled in, preparing to spend a lot of time indoors, and keeping busy to avoid cabin fever. funds, and it takes expertise on the part of Teamwork those leading a trip. Many troops do not Before going on a camping trip, Girl have either the financial or human resources Scouts plan their meals and activities. For to camp. However, the girls in the JCC’s Girl this trip, the girls planned three meals. For Scout Troops are fortunate to be part of Ann one meal, the Brownies made pizza pockets Arbor’s Service Unit D, made up of troops (pizza sandwiches) and fruit salad. Pizza from Bryant/Pattengill, Burns Park, Angell, pockets are made using pie irons, cast iron Tappan, Pioneer, the Ann Arbor Learning forms that can be closed around food and Community, and the Washtenaw Multicul- placed in the fire. Before using them, the tural Academy, as well as the JCC. This Ser- girls learned fire safety. Making fruit salad vice Unit holds an encampment called the provided the girls practice cutting with Cake-O-Ree Camp-O-Ree every fall that all knives. Of course, no camping trip is com- troops can attend for free. For many girls, plete without s’mores, made using the fire in this encampment is their first camping expe- the fireplace. rience. In September 2006, the JCC Brown- Besides cooking, the girls made tradi- ies took advantage of this opportunity to tional Girl Scout sit-upons, and played a camp starting before sundown on Friday, lot of games, as it was too cold to go on the and into Sunday, which allowed shomer planned hike. However, for brief periods of Shabbat girls in the troop to participate in time they would bundle up and take turns the experience. leaving the lodge to trek to the sledding hill a short distance away. Despite the weather, the Cake auction funds fall camping girls had a fantastic time. As mother Galit The “Cake-O-Ree” is made possible every Dunietz said, “Liana was asking to stay three year by a fun cake auction, at which cakes more days!” made by parents in all the troops are auc- Camping is an important activity for Girl tioned off. This year, the annual cake auction Scouts (and everyone else) because it teaches will be held at the JCC on Sunday, March 11. so many things. Through the experience, the The cakes will be on display, dinner will be girls learn to have confidence in their abili- available at 5 p.m., and the auction will start ties, as they try things they have never done at 6 p.m. During the event, activities for before and succeed. They learn teamwork, young children will be provided by the girls develop appreciation for the outdoors, and of the JCC’s Junior Troop #1205. The cake become aware of conserving resources. As auction is open to the public, and would be one parent said, “Eleanor had a great time a good opportunity for any families who are and I know it was a good experience for her interested in learning about Girl Scouting. to be so independent.” For more information about the cake auction, call Amy Bullock at 677-5814, or email her at Girl Scout Service Unit [email protected]. To learn more about Girl While camping does not have to be an Scouting at the JCC, email Peretz Hirshbein at expensive proposition, it does take some [email protected], or call 213-6707.

Page 20 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Youth Sunday, March 25th, 10:00 a.m. Richard Aaron, cellist and conductor Caroline Helton, soprano PJs, Pancakes and lots of fun at YAD family event The Cello Choir of the University of Michigan Ellisha Caplan, special to the WJN Breakfast for dinner, comfortable dress (PJs optional), a fantastic bedtime story and lots of fun for the whole family are on the menu at PJs and Pancakes on Sunday, March 11 from 5–7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County. A highlight of the event is storyteller Corinne Stavish, who has been featured at storytelling Kerrytown Concert House festivals and conferences across the nation. Stavish is a professor in humanities at Lawrence 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor Technological University in Southfield, and was Professor of the Year in 1999. She has edited a book of Jewish folktales, and published numerous articles and recordings. In 2001, Stavish The Third Annual Concert was awarded Detroit Jewish Woman Artist of the Year for Literature. Her CD Hussies, Harlots, Benefiting Heroines: Shady Ladies of the Bible won a gold award, and her most recent CD, Solidarity The Instrumental Music Forever: Growing Up Union recently won a Storytelling World Honor. She is a juried artist in Program at the the Michigan Touring Arts Directory and has twice been nominated for a Michigan Governor’s Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor Award for the Arts. Stavish co-chaired the National Jewish Storytelling Network for the Coali- tion for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) for ten years. PJs and Pancakes marks the first event sponsored by the Jewish Mamas, a group of nearly Richard Aaron, cellist and conductor, is one of the most sought- 30 women who get together once a month to discuss parenting through the lens of Judaism. after cello teachers in the United States. Appointed Professor Sharri Gordon, M.S.W., facilitates the monthly meetings, which are co-sponsored by the Young of Cello at the University of Michigan in 2006, he will also be Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County and the JCC’s Early Childhood joining the faculty of the Juilliard School as Professor of Cello Center: “PJs and Pancakes is a great way for families to ‘do Jewish’ together in a fun, family- in the Fall of 2007. He continues to teach at the Cleveland Institute of Music and is a member of the Elysian Trio. oriented atmosphere.” Formerly the youngest member of the Jerusalem Symphony, There’s a tzedakah component to the event too. Families are asked to bring a lightly used toy Professor Aaron comes from a long line of distinguished or doll to donate to Jewish Family Services for the children that visit their offices. Jewish cantors, composers and musicians. “PJs and Pancakes is just what we all need during those cold winter months when people just want to curl up inside,”says Stefanie Aronow, last year’s PJs and Pancakes chair, and current Caroline Helton, soprano, Assistant Professor of Music at the co-president of the Young Adult Division. The cost per family is $18, and includes dinner, the University of Michigan, is a frequent performer in Ann Arbor, as storyteller and arts and crafts projects. soloist with the Michigan Chamber Players, the Brave New Works Ensemble, the Michigan Opera Works, the University of For more information or to register, visit www.jewishannarbor.org/weareyad or contact Ellisha Michigan Opera Theater, and many other groups. Described by Caplan at 677-0100 or [email protected] critics as a “masterful” performer, with a “clear, bell-like soprano,” she is active as a teacher, clinician and adjudicator. HDS and JCC team up to provide early childhood Sunday For tickets and more information call 971-4633 All Proceeds Dedicated to Music Education morning programs Reception with Mr. Aaron and Ms. Helton following the concert Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN In March, the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor and Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County Early Childhood Center will start a series of Sunday morning programs called Sunday Fun, designed to introduce families with young children to some of the rich early childhood resources in the Jewish community. The first event will occur on Sunday, March 4 from 10–11 a.m. at the JCC. According to JCC Early Childhood Director Noreen DeYoung, “We believe -° °Ê V }>½ÃÊ1/ / ÊÊ that we have a mission to reach out to all Jewish families in our community.” These programs will occur monthly for an entire year and are funded by a generous grant from the Benard L. -ViViÊEÊ`ÛiÌÕÀiÊ >«Ãt Maas Foundation. On one Sunday morning a month, from 10–11 a.m., children ages two and up and their ÜÊÊÊÀLÀ]Ê wÊi`ÊÃ] parents will be able to come to hear great storytellers, singers, and more at the JCC. On March i>ÀLÀÊi} ÌÃÊ>`Ê7>i`Ê>i° 4, master storyteller Laura Pershin Raynor of the Ann Arbor District Library will be with the featured guest for Purim. On April 22, percussionist and Hebrew teacher Aron Kaufman, of the Hebrew Day School, will use drumming and Hebrew to teach about Israel. Dina Shtull- /ÜÊ-ÕiÀÊ Leber, Head of School at HDS says, “We are so grateful to the Benard L. Maas Foundation for *ÕÃÊ 7 recognizing the need to reach Jewish families who may not be connected to a particular Jewish >«ÃÊÊ"i 7iii` institution, and for making this program possible.” / iÊ,VÃ R cks 7ÀÃ «ÃÊ For more information, call Peretz Hirshbein at 971-0990. ,VÊVL}]Ê and EÊ-«À}Ê À«iÃÊV >i}iÊ VÕÀÃi]ÊÃ>ÌiÌiÊ R bots Ài> JCC Camp registration, reunion event at Colonial Lanes >ÃÃÃÌi`ÊÃV>Ûi}iÀÊ Ê >«° Craig Pollack, special to the WJN ÕÌ]Ê>`ÊÀi° }iÃ The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County’s Camp Raanana day camp will hold a / iÊ,LÌÃ registration and reunion event at Colonial Lanes Bowling Center on Sunday, March 11 from ÇÊÌÊ£Ç noon–2 p.m. This is the final opportunity to register for camp before the early bird discount Õ`Ê>`Ê«À}À>Ê ends. It is also a chance to find out what’s new at camp for this summer, meet new and returning ÞÕÀÊÜÊÀLÌÃ°Ê Õ`ÃÊ staff members, bowl a game and enjoy a slice of pizza. There is no charge for this event, however ÊLÀ>Ê>`Ê VwÊ`iVi]Ê RSVP is required. For more information or a registration form, or to sign up for the March 11 L`ÞÊ>VÌÛÌiÃÊÊ VÀi>ÌÛÌÞÊ>` event at Colonial Lanes, contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or email [email protected] iÊÕµÕiÊV>«° /i>ÜÀt

JCC Auction Kids’ Night Out on March 17 7 >ÌÊ«>ÀiÌÃÊÃ>ÞÊ>LÕÌÊ,VÃÊ>`Ê,LÌÃ\ Craig Pollack, special to the WJN º/ iÊµÕ>ÌÞÊvÊiÛiÀÞÌ }]ÊVÕ`}ÊÃÕLiVÌÊ>ÌÌiÀÊ ÊÊÊÊ>`Êi>`iÀÃ «ÊÜ>ÃÊÃÕ«iÀL°» The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County will hold a Kids’ Night Out event at ºÀi>ÌÊÜiitÊ/ iÊVL>ÌÊvÊ>VÌÛÌiÃÊÀi>ÞÊ Temple Beth Emeth on Saturday, March 17 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to at- ÊÊÊÊ i`ÊÞÊÃ½ÃÊ>ÌÌiÌ°» tend the JCC’s 2007 Auction at the JCC and drop their children off at Temple Beth Emeth for an evening of fun and games. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, and a movie, along with a pizza dinner, veggies and a ice cream sundae bar. The cost of the evening is $20 for JCC iÜÊ-iÃÃÃ]Ê iÜÊ >i}iÃt members ($18 for additional siblings), and $24 for non-members ($22 for additional siblings). ÀÊvÀ>Ì]ÊV>ÊÇÎ{ÊÈ{xäÓ££Ê Space is limited so register early. For more information or to register, contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or email [email protected]. ÀÊÛÃÌÊÜÜÜ°,VÃ`,LÌÃ°V

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Open Enrollment for the JCC Early Childhood Center Rachel Rosenthal, special to the WJN The Jewish Community of Washtenaw County Early Childhood Center will be accepting applications for child care and pre-school programs for the 2007–2008 school year beginning Monday, March 5 for children and siblings currently enrolled in the program. Appli- cations for member families of JCC affiliate organizations (TBE, BIC, HDS, JCS, etc.) will begin Monday, March 12, and enrollment for the general public will begin Monday, March 19. Childcare programs are offered to children ages two months to five years old in a state licensed and NAEYC accredited center. The ECC play-based center offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum to best meet the needs of each age group and the highly educated, warm and nurturing staff help children to excel in all aspects of their lives. All children three years and older participate in a pre-school program designed to prepare children for kindergarten. The center is open from 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children can register for full or part time. A half-day pre-school program is offered for children three to five years old. This program meets from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The ECC follows a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is tailored to meet part-time needs. All of the ECC programs integrate a Jewish curriculum with a developmentally appropriate program. Children in pre-school classes also participate in “An Ethical Start,” a curriculum designed to teach ethics to young children using a central Jewish text, Pirke Avot. For more information about any of the ECC programs or for an application, call Noreen DeYoung at 971-0990. JCC early childhood educators attend staff training Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN This winter, the entire staff of the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County Early Childhood Center spent two days in the woods attending a training retreat. On Sunday, Janu- ary 28, the staff made their way to the High/Scope Conference Center, located on beautiful, wooded, rolling terrain in Clinton, Michigan. With the generous assistance of the Benard L. Maas Foundation, the entire staff was able to stay and train together in one of the lodges at this scenic facility. Training in new standards On the first day of the retreat, the ECC’s Infant/Toddler teachers were trained in the new AtTention state standards for safe sleep for infants during a session called “Beyond Back to Sleep.” Recent research has led policymakers to implement stringent new regulations to reduce the risk of Proud infant mortality due to respiratory failure. The teachers of children ages two and up attended a science workshop specifically aimed at teaching how to integrating science into all parts of a graduates developmentally appropriate program. After this workshop, the teachers divided into multi- classroom teams to develop curriculum materials to support this science integration On the second day, trainers from the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, an & Parents! internationally known research organization, joined the ECC staff to introduce them to the High/Scope approach to Early Childhood Education. The researchers of High/Scope ask “How Celebrating do children learn, and what is the best way to facilitate that learning?” High/Scope is respon- Graduation sible for the research that found that for every dollar a society spends on early education, it this Spring? will recoup seven in benefits. Focus on active learning D]rapdabqhh)Û]rkna` The High/Scope training focused on Active Learning, the idea that people learn best when Vejci]j#oatlaneaj_a presented with a variety of open-ended materials, the ability to make choices about how to use them and the opportunity to describe how they used these materials. Active Learning is equally ^nkqcdppkukqû important for all of our children, from the ECC’s youngest babies to its oldest preschoolers. Vejcani]j#o?]panejc* Between training sessions, the teachers enjoyed meals together, played games and sang ?dkkoabnkikqn]hh)peia together, helping to build a more cohesive and collegial teaching staff in order to best serve b]rknepao(hegapda the children. ?kilhapa?h]ooe_@ahePn]u ba]pqnejckqn]s]n`) School’s Out/JCC’s In Days on March 12 sejjejc_knja`âab(o]h]ò( Craig Pollack, special to the WJN i]ce_^nksjeao(_kkgeao ]jìkna* The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County will offer a School’s Out Day for Ann Arbor Public School students on Monday, March 12 with a trip to COSI Science Center in Ha]ra=jj=n^kn Toledo. COSI features hundreds of hands-on exhibits that allow visitors to discover the many wonders of our world. Activities include creating your own roller coaster, riding a high wire ejCkk`P]opa cycle, composing music, exploring the giant tree house, using the power of the sun, and climb- Bkn]na]hhuckk`peia( ing a rock wall. ?da_gkqpkqncn]`q]pekjiajq On Friday, March 16 a trip to the Howell Nature center is planned for Hebrew Day School caL l (734) 663.3400! sss*vejcani]jo_]panejc*_ki students. This hands-on nature center has created natural habitats for a wide variety of animals native to Michigan. A guided tour of the animals and their habitats and a variety of interactive games will teach participants about Michigan’s diverse ecosystem. Zingerman’s Deli • 422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 The cost for either School’s Out program is $30 (8 a.m. –3:30 p.m.) and an additional $9 for 734.663.DELI Open Daily: 7am-10pm extended care from 3:30–6 p.m. Space is limited so sign up early. To register or for additional information, contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or email [email protected].

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Local bicyclists headed to Israel WJN staff writers t’s five degrees below zero outside in crease in the use of automobiles and other Ann Arbor—not very good bicycling consumer goods create acute environmental Iweather. But every night four student pressures. Solid and industrial waste, plastic members of the University of Michigan Hil- and paper consumer waste, air and water lel and one community member of the Ann pollution threaten quality of life in Israel Arbor Orthodox Minyan saddle up on their and have called for creative solutions. Israel indoor training bicycles to prepare for the leads the world in water desalinization, so- trip of a lifetime, IsraelRide 2007. lar power and has made strides in recycling On May 1, the five Ann Arborites—Josh and other environmental technologies. Weinstein, Jon Millman, Jamie Messenger, Growth of the Israeli population is work- Jason Pomerantz and Larry Baitch—will ing its way toward the Negev It is estimated join 168 other individuals from throughout that about 250,000 of Israel’s population the United States, Australia and Israel on will locate to the Negev in the next decade. a 350-mile bicycle ride from Jerusalem to Israel intends to implement this population Eilat. The trip is a fundraising and aware- shift through intelligent planning and acute ness-raising effort for the Jewish National attention to environmental issues. But the Fund (JNF) and two other important Israeli JNF and Israeli environmental organiza- organizations- the Arava Environmental tions such as the Arava Institute and Hazon Institute and Hazon. will play a key role by maintaining vigilance Why will these intrepid cyclists travel 70 border conflict and internal social pressures, to have a net gain in the number of trees. over the effects of development on the frag- miles a day through the heat of the Negev? it is urgent that we continue to support and The negative ramifications of Israel’s ile Negev environment. “Because,” as IsraelRide cyclist Dr. Larry sustain Israel in every facet of life.” growth are less well-known. Internal popu- The IsraelRide cyclists have each com- Baitch states, “in Israel, issues of the environ- Although the goal of “making the desert lation growth and immigration from other mitted to raising $3,600 for the JNF, Hazon ment are not esoteric—they are a matter of bloom” has been one of the prime directives of nations have stressed the environment. and the Arava Institute. They welcome do- survival in a small, fast growing country. As the Israeli Interior Ministry and the JNF. Last Housing and commercial development, high nations which can be made online at www. Israel continues to endure terrorism, armed year Israel was the only country in the world technology manufacturing and a sharp in- israelride.org. n Hillel expanding its horizons for Israeli college students By Dina Kraft TEL AVIV (JTA)—Before the new Hillel Avishag Ashkenazi, 23, another Tel Aviv The project was sponsored by The Samuel Some students, they said, think it is a re- office at Tel Aviv University was ceremoni- University student, said Hillel helped show Bronfman Foundation and led by Adam Bron- ligious organization aimed at making the ously unveiled, a student in a group talking her the many ways of being Jewish. fman, the foundation’s managing director. students observant even though it is a non- with Adam Bronfman told the philanthropist “People see Judaism as something strict The program has students volunteering denominational group that advocates no that the world’s largest Jewish campus organi- and old that has nothing to do with their to clean up and paint bomb shelters in need religious agenda. zation “has a lot of work to do” at his school. lives,” she said. “Hillel and the pluralistic of repair and meeting with local residents. Nevertheless, Rabbi Yossie Goldman, di- With its new on-campus digs there, Hil- approach says to them, ‘Judaism is what you It includes follow-up funds for community rector of Hillel Israel, said he was enjoying lel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life projects students decide to initiate upon seeing a renaissance of Jewish student life is better equipped to get the job done. their return. in Israel. Organizers are hoping the location dedi- Before the new Hillel office’s dedication, Proof of that was increased involvement cated last month—spacious with hardwood There is a sense of isolation Bronfman and his wife, Cindy, talked with in Hillel-related projects that explore Jew- floors, plush couches and several classrooms, students about being involved with Jewish ish identity and community social action. as opposed to the tiny, cramped off-campus from the religion and culture culture on campus. “We tell our students, ‘Interact with your office Hillel had occupied—will reflect the of Judaism itself among “We have realized that having a Jewish Jewish identity—it’s your heritage and Ju- movement’s growing success in Israel. Israeli identity for Israelis is different from daism belongs to every Jew,’ ” he said. “It’s an honor to be part of this journey the secular majority, Hillel having an Israeli identity,” he told the group Among the projects done by Hillel at Tel being created in Israel,” Bronfman, who is of about 30 students. Aviv University, for example, was volunteer- helping the Hillel movement grow in Israel, activists say. The students told Bronfman and Hillel ing at a shelter for battered women, working said as he hung the mezuzah. board members of their experiences. One with children awaiting heart surgery, teach- The concept of Hillel in Israel might at make of it, it’s in your hands.’ “ spoke about spending time as an Israeli ing classes on Jewish texts and justice in a first seem like an oxymoron. For many Israeli students who equate emissary in Canada, when he realized how disadvantaged neighborhood, and launch- Around the world, the organization Judaism with Orthodoxy, the idea is revo- much he could learn from North American ing human rights initiatives on campus. works to bring a sense of identity and in- lutionary, said Esther Abramowitz, director Judaism. Another spoke about his friends, Doron Rubin, the director of Hillel at Tel volvement to young Jews—on the surface of student life in Israel for Hillel. secular like himself, who viewed Judaism Aviv University, has seen the focus of the or- not an issue for Jewish Israeli students. But “In Israel we tell people that you can negatively, as the domain of the fervently ganization’s work shift in the past four years those students who have been flocking to own your own Jewish story,” she said. Orthodox, or haredim, full of restrictions from overseas to local students. its events in Israel in recent years in greater Hillel opened its first center in Israel in and rules and not a welcoming world where “Our challenge is to reach those students numbers say its pluralistic brand of Dias- 1951 at the Hebrew University of Jerusa- they might one day find their place. who hear the word Judaism and move to the pora-style Judaism is a revelation. lem. In recent years it has spread to Tel Aviv “Israeli secular society is losing its Jewish other side of the street,” he said. “Zionism is not enough,” said Asher University and other campuses. Hillel has a identity more day by day,” said Yoav, the Tel Rubin spoke about the phenomenon of Grinner, 29, a graduate student at Tel Aviv center that serves both Haifa University and Aviv University student who talked about Diaspora Jews using Israel identification as University. “Secular Israelis are giving up on the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Hillel having much to do on his camp and a means to bolster Jewish identity in their their Jewish identity, aside from doing their as well as the Interdisciplinary Center in asked that his last name not be used. “Young own communities. army service and speaking Hebrew.” Herzliya and at Ben-Gurion University of people in Tel Aviv don’t see Jewish identity “Just as Israel is a resource for overseas “There are lots of negative connotations the Negev. There are plans to open centers as something they need or long for.” Judaism, Diaspora Judaism is now a re- to the idea of Judaism here, but without a for colleges in northern Israel. “It may have been hip to be a Zionist in source for building Jewish identity for many Jewish identity there is no real reason to be This month, Hillel is bringing a taste of the ’50s or ’60s, but these days we have our Israelis,’’ he said. n here,” he said. tikkun olam-style community activism that own country and many of my friends ask if In Israel, feeling connected to the coun- has worked so well for its students abroad to they will even stay here,” he said. Later, he try as a Jew is not the problem. But there is about 300 Israeli students, who are spending added: “I fear many people are losing their a sense of isolation from the religion and their February break in the North in places sense of connection to this place.” culture of Judaism itself among the secular hard hit by last summer’s war with Hezbol- Students also spoke of the stigma that majority, Hillel activists say. lah: Kiryat Shemona, Haifa and Ma’alot. still surrounds Hillel on Israeli campuses.

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The best gift you can give Israel is yourself Carol Hoffer, special to the WJN For 12 days in December, 2006, Ann Arbor portant to be prepared in case these supplies South America and India are current hot Educational component resident Carol Hoffer volunteered at Naora will be needed again. Work assignments for spots for Israeli soldiers to visit before they Every volunteer must leave the base on army base in Israel This is her account of the the first week involved a 45-minute bus ride settle down to study or work. Reserve duty Thursday and return on Sunday. Some use experience. to another camouflaged warehouse supply continues for men one month a year, until the Sar-El experience prior to making ali- base. Here we stocked shelves with ration they are age 50. yah. Others volunteer to work in hospitals kits, washed jerry cans, counted uniforms, or nursing homes, assignments with a four- assembled uniform packets and folded tarps. Personal connections week commitment. Afula Israel, Naora Army Base During meal times we interacted with sol- On December 17, 2006, I was welcomed We put office equipment on supply shelves, There is a valuable educational compo- diers—we met two Ethiopian soldiers with along with eight other new American volun- counted binders and finally the most impor- nent to the Sar-El experience. We heard a great smiles. One told us he has a sister who teers to the Sar-El Volunteers for Israel pro- tant tasks of all, packaged army sniper jack- lecture on the “Status of Bedouins in the Ne- finished the Army two years ago and now is gram. We received army uniforms, jackets ets and armor carrier jackets in plastic. Each gev” and went on a field trip to Haifa, includ- living in Los Angeles selling cell phones. An- and volunteer badges for our shirts. We were jacket showed much wear and tear and was ing the Naval and Immigration Museum, other soldier plans to study psychology; he shown our housing: army barracks with very heavy, with a ceramic plate inside. When the German Colony of Haifa and a Ba-Hai was immediately introduced to the psycholo- steel bunk beds, army blankets and an army we tried on a jacket, we could not imagine a Temple visit. Although I have been to Haifa gist in our group and also to a volunteer from sleeping bag. Because of the cold weather, young soldier, wearing it in summer heat and and Israel numerous times, I had not been to San Francisco who is a suicide prevention each room included a space heater. Sheets running through a city. some of these sights and thus learned a lot counselor. Home hospitality was offered to and pillows were provided by the volunteers. from the experience. soldiers who planned to visit U.S. soon. This Men were housed in one barrack, women in When General Davidi, age 80 and leader felt like an immediate family experience. another. Married couples were not together. of Sar-El, came to speak with us his topic was Our Sar-El group included two French- The women placed blankets across the win- “Extreme Muslims.” He traced the history of men, in addition to nine Americans, and we dows for a shade and warmth. Together we the Muslim experience through the ages and used a humorous active pantomime to relate figured out how to make the room work. gave us very disturbing portrayal of signed to the Frenchmen. One of our madrichot The Naora army base is located in the east peace agreements. He thanked us for com- spoke French, as she had made Aliyah to Is- side of Israel Valley, 20 miles from the Leba- ing and asked, “Did you have enough work rael from France at age 16. Now at 19 she was nese border. There are many Israeli Arab to do?” We proudly told General Davidi of serving in the Army. Some Sar-El volunteers villages in the area, and we could hear their washing 150 chairs for the dining room and return each year, like Steve of Philadelphia, calls for prayer. Naora was Ariel Sharon’s folding maps. who was on his sixth trip (his wife Marcia base during the Yom Kippur War, and it is joined him for the first time this year). For the supply base for armor for two infantry Linda of New York, this was her fourth trip. and artillery units that serve 3,000 reservists. Honey and Linda came as cousins from Currently 300 soldiers are on base. Most are across the U.S. All of us made new friends home-based soldiers returning to the base on the trip. We had so much laughter and so each day. This unit provided supplies for the much to share. We all loved Israel and saw Lebanon War of July 12–August 14, 2006, this as an opportunity to strengthen our ties which ended with a cease-fire. with different parts of the community.

We encased the jacket in plastic, punched Sar-El function and history holes with a box cutter, sat on the packet to When assigned the job of folding maps by expel the air, wrapped five jackets together Major Tiran Attia, he told us more about all and put them back on the shelf. We stopped that Sar-El and VFI accomplish. Sar-El has counting how many jackets we did. A volun- the authority to use volunteers in a variety of teer from Beverly Hills, named Honey, put positions. Some volunteers from the former Soviet Union who live in Israel now serve as notes of good wishes in some of the jackets. After Sar-El Ours was a peaceful time for volunteer- “Ha Doda Tova,” (a good aunt), to help soldiers with special needs. They may also work During my assignment, there was relative ing. None of us forgot the 1,000 rockets that quiet in Israel. Civil war was breaking out fell in the area including Haifa in the past with the soldiers with Down’s Syndrome. Sar-El works with day soldiers who face too in Gaza and Israel stayed on the sidelines. summer. During this time Israelis lived in President Ford died in the USA. Teddy Kolek bomb shelters, and now there are far too many family issues at home to be able to stay overnight on the base. Sar-El also takes mayor of Jerusalem died. After my Sar-El as- many disabled soldiers recovering painfully signment ended, I remained in Israel with at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. In July, 2006, college age participants from the birthright Daily routine program who want to extend their stay in Is- my husband Gideon for a visit to Petra and Our daily program was to rise at 6:30 a.m. 750 Sar-El volunteers came from all over the rael. They, too, can volunteer at an army base friends and family. We were warned not to and eat breakfast with soldiers and former world to assist the troops. Those volunteers for a few additional weeks. Sar-El volunteers venture into Jordan, and the day our bus was Soviet Union senior citizens who work in worked 12–15 hours a day, packed medical can stay with IDF from two to three or more scheduled to leave we watched European the laundry. Breakfast included Israeli salad, kits that immediately were sent out to the weeks as needed. Every volunteer must leave CNN show the hanging of Saddam Hussein yogurt, flat cheese, feta-like cheese, chocolate field. Having volunteers come to Israel al- the base on Thursday and return on Sunday many times over. Then, there was a three- or vanilla pudding, chocolate drink, sweet ways makes a great contribution to morale. morning. This gives people a chance to visit foot snowfall in the mountains of Jordan hot tea and sliced white bread. At 8:15 a.m. friends and family, tour Israel or stay at a kib- leading to Petra that caused additional ex- we reported for flag raising. Our madricha Guides share their perspective butz or youth hostel for additional experi- citement on the trip because the Jordanians (guide) told us the news of the day, an expe- Our madrichot (guides) were 19-year-old ence other than tourist. had plowed only one lane. rience like having a high school student lis- female soldiers specially selected for this as- The history of Sar-El goes back to the sum- ten to the radio and give you the highlights. signment. They each speak two languages mer of 1992. During the Peace for Galilee Op- Stop for a minute and consider the rea- We had no radio, TV or computer—our other than Hebrew and have the job of keep- eration, General Davidi conceived of a way to sons why you too would like to give yourself cell phones were our link to the world outing the volunteers active on the assignment, help relieve the critical manpower shortage in the best gift of all: volunteering for Israel. side the army base. After flag raising and the arranging for trips off base, and solving any Israel. He sent emissaries to the U.S. to enlist Seeing the country in a new way and experi- daily news summary, we started our work as- issues that arise. Every evening they prepared volunteers to help harvest crops on kibbutzim encing contact with the Israeli Defense Force signments. We broke for lunch at noon, and a lesson for us to learn more about the army, and keep the economy going while thousands and the work they are doing for all of us in the workday ended at 5 p.m. Dinner was at military life and the issues soldiers face. of workers were away serving in the Army. keeping Israel safe and free. n 6:30 p.m., with the menu exactly the same as We reviewed some of the basics about More than 600 Americans responded im- breakfast. From 8–9 p.m. every evening we the Israeli army: women serve for two years, For further information about Sar-El and VFI mediately to help. To date, well over 100,000 had a group lesson. men for three years, and most begin service including the program schedule for 2007 the at age 19. Soldiers on our base are paid $85 volunteers have participated in Sar-El and VFI 25th Anniversary year, visit the website www. Stocking the shelves per month while in the service. Many had to (Volunteers for Israel) from all 50 states and vfl-usa or contact VFI regional office for Mich- The job assigned to our group was to re- work and save prior to joining the Army. The 35 countries. In 2007 the 25th Anniversary of igan Ed Kohl at (248) 420-3729 or Michigan@ stock and organize the supplies. Along with year after they serve in the Army, many work the VFI program, they hope that the number vfi-usa.org. everyone’s hopes for eventual peace, it’s im- and save up for an extensive trip. Thailand, of volunteers will double.

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As Bush releases budget, groups line up to fight for vital programs By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA)—How many federal edged that tectonic policy shift. Noting the ter, sent to every member of Congress. It closely scrutinize to what degree the Iraq program cuts does it take to get the Jewish “mammoth” $3 trillion budget proposal, went on to say that programs such as the war was siphoning off tax dollars. “Although community ready to fight tax cuts? the writer said, “While the details have Social Services Block Grant, the Commu- our troops will get the resources necessary to President Bush is about to find out. some relevance, it’s direction and approach nity Services Block Grant, Food Stamps, meet their needs, we cannot afford to mort- Within hours of the release of the pres- are more important.” State Children’s Health Insurance Program, gage our children’s future to the president’s ident’s proposed budget for 2008, a wall- Some Jewish officials predicted an or SCHIP, and the Low Income Heating En- misguided policies in Iraq,” she said. to-wall coalition of Jewish groups called on evolution among community leaders who ergy Assistance Program “are critical to the The White House said the cuts were in- members of Congress to fight budget cuts in the past have warned against opposing elderly, refugees, children and persons with evitable—and modest—considering the that could adversely affect programs for the tax cuts. disabilities. Please keep these populations in president’s hopes of wiping out the $250 poor and elderly. “The community is more and more will- mind as Congress develops its budget reso- billion federal deficit by 2013. More pointedly, the United Jewish ing to look at the complete picture,” said lution.” The letter was signed by 16 national Rob Portman, director of the Office of Communities, the umbrella body for Jew- Hadar Susskind, Washington director for Jewish groups, including UJC, JCPA and the Management and Budget, said the growth ish federations, was circulating an internal the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox reli- of programs such as Medicare for the el- memo that drew a direct line between the umbrella body for Jewish community rela- gious streams, as well as 62 local groups. derly, Medicaid for the poor and Social Se- program cuts and Bush’s proposals to make tions councils, which in the past has advo- In language that echoed the letter from curity was “unsustainable.” tax cuts permanent. cated against tax cuts. the Jewish groups, Democrats, now the “These looming challenges are the big- “A significant portion of increased JCPA, the National Council of Jewish majority in both houses, pledged to battle gest budget problem we face,” Portman said spending would be dedicated to tax cuts Women and the Reform movement have the cuts. Monday in presenting the budget. “We take that expire in 2010,” it said. “Under this led the opposition to tax cuts. UJC, which “This budget represents more of the a good first step by proposing sensible re- approach, a number of human service pro- boasts a slate of Republican donors, until same wrong priorities: placing a higher forms, primarily in Medicare, that are less grams are slashed or even eliminated.” now has resisted opposition. priority on huge tax cuts for multimillion- than a 1 percent deduction in the annual It was an extraordinary analysis for an “Some elements that argued against tax aires than on urgent national needs,” U.S. rate of growth.” organization that in the past has focused on cuts are coming to understand” that taxes Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), speaker of the Among the more worrisome proposals, the program trees and ignored the ideologi- and revenue “are intimately connected, and House of Representatives, said in a state- said William Daroff, UJC’s Washington di- cal forest. UJC traditionally has instructed at some point you lose credibility if you’re ment. “It cuts Medicare and Medicaid by rector, is one that would starve caregivers its lobbyists and activists to avoid talk of not willing to talk about the revenue side,” $300 billion while failing to reinvest those for the elderly of the federal funds that al- tax cuts, which sharply divide Republicans Susskind said. The spending side of the funds to help cover any of the 47 million low them to offer equal services to the poor and Democrats, and keep their arguments budget already was coming under fire. uninsured Americans, and also not provid- and the well-off. “These proposals would be limited to specific programs that may have “We urge you to fight cuts that would ing SCHIP sufficient funds to reduce the damaging to providers by compelling them bipartisan appeal. be harmful to the vulnerable populations number of uninsured children.” The anonymous memo writer acknowl- we advocate on behalf of,” said the UJC let- Pelosi suggested that Democrats would Continued on page 34

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page 25 World Jewry

Non-Jewish Germans bring back a once-familiar, rich Jewish world By Toby Axelrod BERLIN (JTA)—Lars Menk, a non-Jew, calls Talmud, he who has saved a soul has saved the Schaell explained, “and they are heavy.” played at venues such as the Jewish Museum of himself “meshuga.” Instead of taking a lucrative world. In this spirit, each of the honorees has Former schoolteacher Johannes Bruno, who Frankfurt. job in advertising, the Berliner resident became touched the lives of many far beyond the bor- immigrated to Germany 50 years ago from Italy Inga Franken of Berlin was honored for her a letter carrier so he’d have more time to pur- ders of their towns and municipalities.” xWalter and has lived 40 years in Speyer, has devoted reconciliation work and her efforts to unearth sue his passion of researching German Jew- Momper, president of the Parliament, said the his retirement to researching the rich Jewish local history. Several years ago Franken, a co- ish names. Menk’s 800-page volume with the recipients’ works form an important bulwark history of the Rhine River town, writing three founder of the One-by-One contact group for etymology and geographical origins of 13,000 against anti-Semitism. “Without expecting any books and numerous articles. Speyer once was children of survivors and perpetrators, saw an such names, collected on adventures across compensation, these people have of their own renowned for its Jewish learning and culture. elderly man staring at the building in the for- Germany, was published recently. will and in their free time brought the Jewish He’s neither German by birth nor Jewish, so mer East Berlin where One-by-One regularly “I loved it,” Menk said of his cross-country heritage back to life,” he said. Obermayer said Bruno asks the inevitable question himself: meets. tour. “I took pictures, I collected documents.” their efforts showed “how a terrible period in “Why? Smiling, he says the answer is simple. “He told us it had been a Jewish children’s Menk, 45, was one of five people to receive a country’s history can continue to impact its “I discovered that there was too little infor- home,” she recalled. Amazed, Franken sought this year’s Obermayer German Jewish History inhabitants” half a century later. mation available,” Bruno said, and he offered to and found survivors in Israel who had lived in Awards in a ceremony at the Berlin Parliament The awards are co-sponsored by the Ger- fill in the gaps. the home. “I was able to rescue their life stories,” House. The event was among several in Ger- man Jewish Community History Council, the Florence Covinsky of Scottsdale, Ariz., nom- she said. many marking Holocaust Remembrance Day Office of the President of the Berlin Parliament, inated Bruno for the award. They met after Co- Carole Vogel of Lenox, Mass.—whose father, on Jan. 27. and the German Jewish Special Interest Group vinsky visited Speyer in 2000 with her mother, Max Garbuny, was born in Berlin and managed The Obermayer Award highlights the rich- of JewishGen, an international Jewish geneal- Hannah Hirsch, then 90. Covinsky and Hirsch to escape Nazi Germany—calls Franken’s work ness of prewar Jewish life. It was created seven ogy organization on the Internet. had searched the Jewish cemetery in vain for “phenomenal.” Vogel and Franken visit schools years ago by American Jewish businessman Menk began his labor of love when, delving family tombstones. in Germany and the United States, where they Arthur Obermayer, who was inspired by his into his ancestry, he discovered a Jewish great- “I always heard the saying that when you go speak with students about “making choices.” contacts with historians in his family’s ancestral grandmother. He began studying the genealogy to a cemetery, someone in heaven smiles,” Co- “Our fathers were born the same day,” Vo- town of Creglingen in southwestern Germany. not only of his family, but of other Jews. vinsky said. gel said. “Her father was a Nazi and mine paid Obermayer later created a Jewish museum in “I was fascinated,” he said. After returning to the United States, Covin- the price. We both grew up in the shadows, and the town. His competition has recognized the Though their projects varied, the Obermay- sky’s mother wrote to the town of Speyer and there were no winners for either side.” work of some 40 Germans, all non-Jews. The er honorees shared the qualities of modesty and asked for help. On the day of the award ceremony, Lucille awards include small financial stipends aimed volunteer spirit. “Johannes wrote back and gave her the in- Eichengreen, who nominated Weinke, asked at furthering their work. Recipients have spent “I have a lot of helpers,” said Ernst Schaell, scription” for the tombstone, Covinsky said. Menk if he’d ever heard of her family name. years building living memorials to German 79, who for 20 years has been painstakingly re- “And I kept on writing to him. He started telling xx”Of course,” he said immediately, “it’s a very Jewish heritage, and many have established storing tombstones in the Jewish cemetery in me more about what he was doing”—guided important Jewish name in Westphalia.” strong ties with survivors, their children and Laupheim. Most of the Jews in that southwest- tours, articles, books, tours of the mikvah, lec- Menk knows these names represent a great grandchildren. ern town were deported and never returned. tures—“and I realized, ‘Wow.’ “ tragedy. Many are gone forever—they represent “Thanks to their efforts, many Germans Schaell, who had a stroke a few years ago, Like Bruno, Wilfried Weinke was bothered all that is left of murdered families. One name know more about the contours of a once fa- says he is “a bit handicapped” and relies on the by the lack of information about Jewish life in came to mind: Sochaczewer, from Posen. “Only miliar world,” Deidre Berger, director of the help of other volunteers, the youngest of whom his home city of Hamburg. “I am a muckracker three people survived, and all three are very old American Jewish Committee’s office here, said is 35. of forgotten history,” said Weinke, a historian men without any male descendants,” he said. in her keynote talk at the event. “As stated in the “You have to restore all sides of a stone,” who has created exhibits that have been dis- “So the name will vanish.” n

When in Rome, do like the Jews: Kosher restaurants flourish in Rome By Paul Bompard ROME (JTA)—Just 50 yards from the Trevi pastry shop that are kosher. home and influence their parents.” Jewish dishes and also sells kosher cheeses, in- Fountain, in the heart of old Rome, is a new Most of the options aren’t in Rome’s old Consequently the community has had to cluding mozzarella. kosher fast food spot and pizzeria. Jewish ghetto but are scattered in surround- expand the kashrut office. The number of full- Moving out of the ghetto to the residen- Da Michele is the newest of a flowering of ing residential neighborhoods. The menus are time kashrut inspectors has grown from two tial neighborhood around Piazza Bologna are restaurants, fast-food outlets, groceries, butch- no longer limited to the Roman tradition of to five, with each covering a section of the city. two restaurants run by the same family. Am- ers and catering services that now offer tourists Others are called in for special events like ca- ram Dabush, a Libyan Jew with Italian ances- and Romans many aspects of kosher cuisine— tered banquets, Arbib said. tors, left Tripoli in 1967 and moved to Israel. not just the Roman tradition—and has forced In a population of nearly 4 Some of the kosher restaurateurs grum- Around 1990 he came to Rome with his wife the Jewish community to radically reorganize million, Rome has only 14,000 ble—off the record—that community authori- and four sons, then in their late teens and early and expand its kashrut control service. ties charge too much for overseeing kashrut and 20s. Shops selling kosher products say the in- “official” Jews, and perhaps as issuing a kosher certificate while doing too little In 1991 they opened Medio Oriente, which creased demand is coming mainly from Jews. to ensure supplies of top-quality kosher prod- as its name suggests offers Middle Eastern food But restaurateurs say at least half their custom- many who consider themselves ucts. like shwarma, hummus, couscous, falafel and ers are non-Jews who want to sample classic Jewish but aren’t registered Arbib says some of the complaints are exag- kebabs. In 2002 the family opened a second Roman Jewish cooking, which many consider gerated. restaurant, Gan Eden, which is more Roman- to be the most sophisticated of traditional Ro- with the community. “The surveillance that our office provides is oriented but also provides a number of East- man cuisines. very strict, and the mashgiach [kosher supervi- ern delicacies, as well as a more stylish decor. The boom in kosher restaurants has been kosher cuisine. Due in part to the influx of sor] goes to the restaurant or fast-food outlet Rome’s fifth kosher restaurant is the Yesh noted in many newspapers, as well as food thousands of Libyan Jews in the 1960s and every day,” he said. “The money does not go steakhouse, in another residential area near and general-interest magazines. An element of ’70s, they now include many Middle Eastern into the community account, but is used by Viale Marconi, south of the city center. The “ethnic trendiness” appears to be leading non- dishes or new fusion recipes. our office to only partly offset the cost of pay- furnishings and decor are modern; the menu Jews to the kosher eateries, too. “Years ago most Roman Jews ate what other ing the mashgichim.’’ is rooted in the Roman tradition. In a population of nearly 4 million, Rome Romans ate, unconcerned with kashrut,” said Perhaps the most fashionable of Rome’s ko- Among the many fast-food places, Da Mi- has only 14,000 “official” Jews, and perhaps Joseph Arbib, head of the community kashrut sher restaurants is La Taverna Del Ghetto, on chele is a standout. Owner Michele Sonnino, as many who consider themselves Jewish but office and a Libyan emigre. the main street of the ghetto where until 1870, of ancient Roman-Jewish stock, had opened aren’t registered with the community. Obser- Three factors explain the boom, he said: the city’s Jews were forced to live and locked a fast-food place and pizzeria in 1994 in the vance of religious and kashrut laws tradition- “First, a general heightening of interest in Jew- in at night. The Taverna, a meat restaurant fo- ghetto. Ten years later he sold it and opened ally has been very low. ish identity and traditions, a phenomenon cusing on traditional Roman Jewish cuisine, the current spot by Trevi Fountain. Twenty years ago, the Eternal City had only which we see all over the world and not just in was opened in 1999 by an Israeli restaurateur Along with the pizza Sonnino and his wife, one kosher restaurant, two butchers, a couple Rome. Second, Libyan Jews were always much named Rafael and his Roman wife, Miriam. Cinzia, boast an excellent Sicilian version of of groceries and a pastry shop. Today there are more observant than the Romans, and their A couple of cobblestoned streets away is felafel, omelets, meatballs alla Romana and five full restaurants, eight fast-food places of arrival in Rome created a new demand for ko- Yotvatah, a dairy restaurant opened in 2002 stuffed pita. They also make what may be the various kinds, 12 butchers, nine groceries, two sher food. Thirdly, the Jewish schools teach the by Marco Sed, whose family has been in Rome finest suppli, or fried rice balls, anywhere in bakeries, at least two catering services and one principles of kashrut to children, who then go for 2,000 years. Yotvatah specializes in Roman Rome—kosher or non-kosher. n Page 26 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Kosher Cuisine

Caribbean congregations Take an exodus from heavy fare, try fruits and veggies at seder ebb and flow By Linda Morel By Brian Harris NEW YORK (JTA)—Hard-boiled eggs, bris- Some of the ritual foods associated with The recipes here, as well as the historical SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (JTA)—Asked how ket, matzah balls laced with chicken fat and Passover are full of fiber—the charoset, bit- information and health notes, are from The Jews in Aruba keep their 40-family commu- flourless cakes that require eight eggs. Not to ter herbs and greens. Healthy Jewish Cookbook. nity alive, Martha Liechtenstein says joking- forget the farfel casseroles laden with marga- Ellis says there are ways to cut down on ly, “We have learned to breathe underwater.” rine and often containing harmful trans fats the eggs and fat-laden dishes associated Nutty spinach with raisins Then she turns serious.“Passion, per- or the saturated fat of butter. Passover may be with this special holiday. “Sometimes you Yield: 4 servings spective, consistency in purpose and, above the quintessential spring holiday, but many of can use less fat and fewer eggs in recipes,” The combination of spinach, nuts and dried all, educating the youth,” she says. its foods are far from “lite” in calories, choles- she says. “Experiment with recipes before fruits is a common favorite with Jews in the Scattered around the Caribbean basin, terol and fat. This heavy fare evolved in part Passover arrives.” Middle East and North Africa. This recipe small Jewish communities like the one in because most American Jews emigrated from In place of margarine, Ellis suggests using comes from Rome, but it was almost certain- Aruba persevere in maintaining Jewish life, Eastern European countries, where snow was trans-fat free oils such as olive, canola and ly taken there by Jewish traders during the despite problems in some places just to still knee deep when Passover arrived and it safflower. Olive oil sometimes works well in days of the Roman Empire. form a minyan. made sense to beat the chill by indulging in baking. “You save here, you save there, it all 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) seedless raisins “It’s very hard in a country overwhelmingly foods that stick to the ribs. But must we con- adds up,” she says. tinue this pattern in a country with gentler Another suggestion: “If you want to par- 1/4 cup pine nuts Christian with very few native Jews,” acknowl- 2 tablespoons olive oil springs, central heating, and rising rates of ticipate in the egg course, just eat the egg edges Janeen Issacs, one of just 20 members of 1 clove garlic, very finely sliced heart disease, diabetes and obesity? white,” Ellis says. “It’s pure protein and un- the Nassau Jewish community, and the only 2 1/4 pounds baby spinach one who lives in the Bahamas capital. To balance the hard-boiled eggs, glisten- der 20 calories, with no fat.” If you feel de- Juice of 1/2 lemon “We all live in secular Christian coun- ing casseroles and meaty entrees on seder ta- prived without tasting the yolk, she suggests Soak raisins in freshly boiled water for 10 tries, and we all face the same challenge,” bles, enlightened hosts often select side dishes cutting the egg in half and sharing it with minutes. Dry roast the pine nuts. added Ainsley Henriques of Jamaica. brimming with fresh produce. They’re filling someone else at the table. Driven by their size and out-of-the-way but light, tasty and attractive. “Health haz- For seder guests, who have no control Put olive oil into a large pot. Saute the garlic location, 12 non-Orthodox communities ards come with affluence,” explains Michael over the fat that goes into the cooking, Ellis very gently for 2 minutes. in the Caribbean, Central America and van Straten in The Healthy Jewish Cookbook: says to shrink the portion sizes. Wash the spinach, even if the package says Mexico joined to form the Union of Jewish 100 Delicious Recipes from Around the World. “Portion control is the most important it’s already washed. Add to the garlic pot with Congregations of the Caribbean and Latin “As Jews acquired money they added more thing when considering high fat, high choles- water clinging to the leaves. Cook covered America. Amid signs of encouragement meat to their diet, consuming fewer vegeta- terol foods,” she says. “If you eat half portions, over gentle heat until the spinach is wilted— and difficulty, the group recently celebrated bles, beans and grains.” you’ll consume half as many fatty foods.” not more than 5 minutes. its 10th anniversary in Costa Rica. An osteopath, acupuncturist and a natu- As seders entail several courses, no one Drain the raisins. Add to the spinach along Delegates at the meeting accentuated the ropath—a practitioner of healing without is leaving the table hungry. The problem is, with the pine nuts, stirring gently. Serve with positive: Where once there was one rabbi drugs—van Straten, became a pioneer in many people leave too full. “If you’re prone lemon juice squeezed on top. Delicious hot among their communities, now there are nutrition long before most people realized to indigestion, you run the chance of getting or cold. seven, including two at the B’nei Israel con- that rich foods aren’t healthy. reflux,” Ellis says. “Your stomach has a lin- Health note: With all the nutrients in spin- gregation in Costa Rica; attendance at the “In my early 20s I was already studying ing to protect it against the acids that break ach—especially the beta carotene—the protein annual conference tripled; and the confer- naturopathy, seen as cranky nutrition,” says down food. If that acid backs up into the and minerals from the pine nuts and the heart- ence drew speakers such as Rabbi Uri Regev, van Straten, who lived in England until re- esophagus, which has no protective lining, protective properties from the garlic, this recipe president of the World Union of Progres- cently. “I loved my mother’s Jewish cooking, you can experience a burning sensation in is exceptionally healthy. sive Judaism, as the international Reform but soon became aware of the health risks.” your chest and throat.” movement is known; and Rabbi Shmuel Sharing an apartment with fellow stu- Ellis selects her seder menu carefully. “I Sztenhendler, director of the World Council dents, he began tweaking her recipes to re- don’t serve brisket on Passover if I’m making Braised carrots of Masorti, or Conservative Judaism. duce fat and add nutritious ingredients. Years matzah balls because they contain chicken Yield: 4 servings There are other signs of vitality as well: later he explored recipes from across the Di- fat,” she says. “Instead I prepare a skinless Carrots are widely used in all Jewish com- Six communities have full-time rabbis, aspora, culling light fare to feature in The chicken dish with dried fruit, which pro- munities, from the coldest parts of Eastern all Argentine and from the Conservative Healthy Jewish Cookbook. vides fiber.” Europe to the kitchens of the Mediterranean movement; two communities have easy ac- “The basic principles of kosher cooking She recommends eating plenty of fruits and the hot spots of the Middle East, Asia cess to kosher food year-round, thanks to are healthy, particularly those which forbid and vegetables during Passover to counter- and India. Adding mint and raisins is typical larger Orthodox communities in their coun- the consumption of milk and meat foods in act the binding effect of matzah. of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish tries; and congregational groups have trav- the same meal,” van Straten says. “This simple Van Straten stresses the importance cooking. eled to Israel. practice immediately reduces the amount of of whole wheat matzah. “One of the great saturated and artery-clogging fat.” His quest problems of Passover is constipation, already 3 tablespoons olive oil In El Salvador, a full-time rabbi serves 8 young carrots with the bottom 1/2 inch to healthier eating led him to Sephardi cui- a widely suffered Jewish illness, made a 125-member congregation that “is thriv- of their leaves sine, which calls for the olive oil and produce worse by the lack of fiber,” he says. ing, not surviving,” according to president About 1 cup vegetable broth, or use a Ricardo Freund. found in sunny Mediterranean countries. When it comes to side dishes, Ellis prefers low-salt bouillon cube The congregation was helped by an ex- Still, Passover lures many from heart- steamed vegetables. For seders she sautes 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint ercise in business management last year. smart foods. Jewish women—and some broccoli or string beans in a little olive oil, 1/4 cup raisins The process, which included elaborating men—take pride in preparing their most sprinkling slivered almonds on top. Besides 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf a mission statement and undertaking a luscious recipes for the holiday, which cele- honey glazed carrots, her menu typically parsley strategic plan, has led to a diversification brates the Israelites’ freedom from bondage, features a salad. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and of activities—including some for younger the defining moment in Jewish history. Noting that many people crave a good saute the carrots gently, until golden all members—and ordering the congregation’s “High fat foods are usually high calorie matzah farfel, she serves a small one, so “ev- over—about 6 minutes. Add enough broth finances. The congregation is now finan- foods,” says registered dietitian Lisa Ellis. eryone gets to try a little.” Ellis adds fiber by just to cover. Add the mint and raisins. Cover cially self-sustaining, with 80 percent of its “The cholesterol found in egg yolks, full-fat preparing the dish with peaches or other and simmer until the carrots are almost ten- budget going to paying for the rabbi. dairy products and meat is unhealthy, artery- fruit. She caps off the meal with pastries, but der—about 15 minutes. On Aruba, Rabbi Marcelo Bater says he clogging fat.” also offers fresh fruit for a lighter choice. Uncover and bring to a brisk boil, until most keeps the community together by visiting Ellis, of White Plains, New York, has four Afraid your family and friends will rebel of the liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle with the 30 member families every day. Bater children and keeps a kosher home. She often against spa cuisine on Passover? parsley for serving. agrees that keeping Jewish life alive on the prepares seders for 15 to 20 people. “When Give them the chopped liver, potato Dutch West Indies island is a challenge. you consume so much high-fat, high-calorie kugel, brisket and sponge cake they crave. Health note: Rich in cancer-fighting beta caro- “I go visiting people with daily face-to- food in a short time span, your gall bladder But these brown foods are crying out for tene, carrots are one of the few vegetables that face contact to make them feel that ours is has to work harder than it should,” she says. the healthy crunch of fiber. Fruits and veg- are better eaten cooked than raw, as the cook- one great family,” he said. A group from the “Foods high in fat stay in the stomach longer etables not only add color to the table, they ing process makes the nutrients easier for your congregation visited Israel last year. than vegetables and fruit because they take complement the season. Remember, a sprig body to extract. The oil in this recipe improves The communities in Aruba and nearby longer to digest.” Ellis says this all becomes a of greens on the seder plate is the first sign absorption of beta carotene, a fat-soluble nu- burden on someone’s system. of spring. trient that is also good for night vision.

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Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page 27 Point— Counter Point

Stop looking at intermarriage through Don’t write off the intermarried: A case rose-colored glasses for community outreach By Steven M. Cohen By Edmund Case and Micah Sachs NEW YORK (JTA)—Not many years ago, among the intermarried as a group, if only NEWTON, Mass. (JTA)—Charles Dickens’ education can’t be “sold” to the intermar- it was taken as axiomatic that intermarriage we measured properly. But on no measures classic “A Tale of Two Cities” begins with ried on the basis that the experiences will constitutes a significant threat to Jewish conti- do the intermarried outscore the inmarried. the famous opening line: “It was the best of reduce the chances that their child will in- nuity. For individual families, we understood Some speculate that because Jewish iden- times, it was the worst of times.” Sociologist termarry. “Send your children to our day that more often than not, the children of the tities are fluid, or because the intermarried Steven Cohen’s new study on intermarriage school/camp/etc. and they won’t succumb intermarried would be raised as non-Jews. have become so numerous, the intermarried has a similar title, but a different spirit. to intermarriage, the greatest single threat to And since intermarrying Jews have fewer as a group may well move toward significant Ignoring positive recent evidence from Jewish continuity’’ is not a message that reso- children, and because most of their children Jewish engagement. Yet no study shows the Boston and elsewhere that more intermar- nates with parents who did intermarry and won’t identify as Jews, intermarriage implied gap narrowing. Jewish identities are chang- ried families are raising their children as who are raising their children as Jews. Pro- fewer Jews in the next generation. ing—but the basic import of intermarriage Jews, Cohen’s “A Tale of Two Jewries” sees moting those experiences on the basis that The community responded admirably, al- is not. San Francisco, for example, reports only the worst of times when it comes to they increase the chances that the children beit inadequately, to this challenge. For many that from 1986 to 2004 observance patterns intermarriage. will make the same Jewish choices as those good reasons, it expanded funding for day by the inmarried climbed, while those for the It is uninformative to compare the Jewish parents did—that is a message that is cred- schools and trips to Israel. Synagogues and intermarried fell, further widening the gap behaviors and attitudes of inmarried couples ible, open and inviting. JCCs became more welcoming and accept- between inmarried and intermarried. with all intermarried couples, as Cohen does. Half of the children who identify as Jews ing of intermarried families. It supported a The Steinhardt Foundation/Jewish Life Sadly, one-third of intermarried couples are today have one Jewish parent. Transformative variety of “Jewish outreach” efforts aimed at Network published my study, “A Tale of Two raising their children in another religion. It Jewish education experiences—day schools, bringing families closer to Jews and Judaism Jewries: The Inconvenient Truth for Ameri- necessarily follows that intermarried cou- camps, youth movements and Hillel, Israel by teaching Jewish practices and values. In can Jews,” to refute the wishful thinking and ples, taken as an undifferentiated whole, are travel and study, and intensive adult educa- contrast, “interfaith outreach” seeks to make false optimism that has grown up around the less Jewishly engaged than their inmarried tion—could have twice the impact, for little all mixed-married couples feel more accepted, intermarriage question. (See www.jewishlife. counterparts. extra investment, if they attracted interfaith even when they choose to celebrate Christian org/pdf/steven_cohen_paper.pdf.) Cohen sets up a straw identity chasm be- families and their children. and Jewish holidays in the same household. For anybody who’s been reading and writ- tween inmarried and all intermarried fami- The timing of Cohen’s paper is particu- Social scientists, myself included, have ing the scientific analyses over the last few lies, and then knocks down intermarriage as larly unfortunate because after the recent charted—and implicitly celebrated—the years, there’s nothing new here. It simply “the greatest single threat to Jewish continu- finding that 60 percent of Boston’s interfaith growing and exhilarating diversity of Jew- reminds us that intermarriage continues to ity”—the sound-bite headline for which his families are raising their children as Jews, ish identities, communities and innovation. grow in number; that most intermarried cou- paper will be remembered. policymakers and funders have a very clear Since the early days of American Jewish so- ples raise non-Jewish children; and that the What is productive is to compare the road map to follow to seek comparable re- ciology and its founder, Marshall Sklare, of children of the intermarried overwhelmingly Jewish behaviors and attitudes of inmarried sults everywhere: blessed memory, we have documented the marry non-Jews. couples with those of intermarried couples • Fund the Reform movement’s outreach rises, falls and rises of Jewish identity over However, Jewish education—e.g., day who are raising their children as Jews. When staff and programming, as the Boston the life course. Jewish identities today are schools, youth groups, Jewish camps, Israel sociologists Benjamin Phillips and Fern federation does, and foundations do in more varied, fluid and mobile than ever. trips—lowers intermarriage. So does Jewish Chertok made that comparison in a 2004 pa- San Francisco. Every Union for Reform But with this said, we need to recognize association, such as experienced by living in per titled “Jewish Identity Among the Adult Judaism regional office could have a sub- that as a group, intermarried Jews are far areas with Jewish neighbors, attending uni- Children of Intermarriage: Event Horizon or stantial outreach effort like those cities. less active in Jewish life—however one mea- versities with large Jewish student bodies, and Navigable Horizon?” they found greatly re- • Back the efforts of Rabbi Charles Si- sures it—than inmarried Jews. The large participating in Jewish cultural events, spiri- duced gaps. mon’s Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs gaps cover number of Jewish friends, raising tual communities and social justice activities. A child’s Jewish identity is determined and its pioneering kiruv work in the one’s kids as Jews, belonging to synagogues I also highlight the growing conviction that not simply by the fact that the parents are Conservative movement. and JCCs, living with Jewish neighbors, at- we have to do better at promoting conversion, intermarried but largely by the environment • Spur the JCC world to explicitly commu- tending worship services, celebrating Jewish making conversion the ultimate objective of the family creates, and in particular by their nicate the message that the JCCs welcome holidays, giving one’s children a Jewish edu- outreach efforts. decision to raise the children as Jews. Phil- everyone in the Jewish community includ- cation, caring about Israel, giving to Jewish “A Tale of Two Jewries,’’ is an advocacy lips and Chertok conclude that “Tarring all ing interfaith families, and to have at least a causes and their own assessment of the im- piece. It was not written for the intermarried, intermarriages with the same brush” makes part-time professional devoted to offering portance of being Jewish. nor as a guide for how to engage with the in- the loss of Jewish identity “a self-fulfilling outreach programs in the JCCs. When we ask intermarried Jews, “how termarried. It is meant to communicate. It is prophecy.” • Support independent outreach organizations. important is being Jewish to you?” as a group meant for the Jewish policymaking commu- The logical conclusion for policymak- • Fund more evaluations of the impact of they score far lower than inmarried Jews. nity—the philanthropists, those who advise ers to draw from an analysis that focuses on outreach programs—every one of the Some news from the field has been en- them, the federations and other agencies that “two Jewries” is to write off the intermarried few done to date shows increased Jewish couraging. But for every report of an ap- are making critical funding decisions. and support only increasing the Jewish en- engagement after participation. parent success, we have an overall pattern It says intermarriage poses a grave threat to gagement of the inmarried. In contrast, the The Jewish community has an oppor- of, let’s call it “less than success.” Sure the the numbers of communally identifying Jews. logical conclusion to draw from an analysis tunity to make this the best of times con- Baltimore Jewish population study reports But it also says that you can make a difference. showing that intermarried families raising cerning intermarriage, not the worst. Seeing that 62 percent of children in intermarried You can invest in Jewish education. You their children as Jews are closer to inmarried intermarried families as a separate, inferior homes are being raised as Jews, but the rate can support growing efforts by Jewish young families in their Jewish engagement is to sup- portion of our population, as Cohen does, in San Diego is 21 percent and apparently people in social justice, culture and spiritual port encouraging more interfaith families to leads to a dead end; intermarried families, less than 40 percent nationwide. Just 15 per- communities. You can launch experiments raise their children as Jews. like anyone else, will not affiliate with a cent to 20 percent of intermarried couples to convert more non-Jews to Judaism, such Cohen concludes in “A Tale of Two Jew- group that demeans them and offers little are synagogue members, as compared with as by paying for community rabbis dedicated ries” that Jewish education experiences programming to welcome them. 60 percent of inmarried couples. to helping prospective converts embark upon “work.” In that respect he undoubtedly is The key to Boston’s successful targeting of While Jewish religious engagement is Jewish journeys. You can do all this and more. correct, but measuring their success by the interfaith families is not the actual outreach steady or rising, Jewish connections and “col- Or you can watch the Jewish population degree to which they reduce intermarriage is programs; those flowed from a communal lective identity” trends are clearly declining. start to contract as my generation of baby a serious mistake. Cohen acknowledges that choice to adopt a welcoming and inclusive While the inmarried are leading more inten- boomers begins leaving this world for the Jewish education experiences “exert salutary attitude toward interfaith families and to re- sive Jewish lives, the intermarried as a group next, to be replaced—or not—by a numeri- effects even in the event of intermarriage. spond to intermarriage positively. remain much less engaged. cally much smaller cohort of Jewish descen- ... [They serve] to further chances of Jew- Which shall we be: two Jewries or one? n Some outreach advocates say intermar- dants. The choice is yours. n ish continuity [including] by increasing the riage is a fact, feeding the fatalistic view that Edmund Case is the president and publisher Steven M. Cohen is a professor of Jewish so- likelihood that the mixed married couple there’s nothing that can be done to influence of Interfaithfamily.com; Michah Sachs is its cial policy at the Reform movement’s Hebrew will raise its children exclusively in Judaism.” the rate. Yet there’s much that is being done online managing editor. Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in It would be far wiser to publicize the success to affect the rate. New York. of Jewish education experiences on that basis. Some sociologists claim we can find evi- The reason is that recruitment—how to dence of high rates of Jewish commitment promote the use of Jewish education—is the “true challenge,” as Cohen says. But Jewish Page 28 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 On Another Note

Milken Archive celebrates American Jewish music Sandor Slomovits, staff writer

hey were the soap operas of their time state-of-the-art recording quality, and is sup- But back to Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage. other Central European light operetta tradi- and very popular with the hordes of ported by thorough research and scholarship. This CD, the third one in the Archive devoted to tions.” But, as Levin writes, the music was also TJewish immigrants who flocked to The Milken Archive, founded by Low- this music, consists mostly of songs by Joseph heavily influenced by the earlier European America in the late 19th and early 20th cen- ell Milken in 1990, is a natural extension of Rumshinsky, the first, and still considered to Yiddish Theater, and especially by Abraham turies. Most of what comprised the genre of the Milken Family Foundation, which Mr. be one of the greatest of the composers, along Goldfaden (composer of the immortal song, American musical Yiddish theater of that time Milken founded jointly with his brother, with Sholom Secunda, Alexander Olshanetsky “Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen”) as well as by the featured utterly forgettable (and thus justly for- Michael Milken, in 1982. The Foundation’s and Abraham Ellstein, who created music for folk music of many European countries and gotten) plots, peopled with stock, predictable stated mission is “...to discover and advance Second Avenue productions. also by Jewish liturgical melodies. and exaggerated characters. It was often the inventive, effective ways of helping people As with all previous Milken Archive re- These plays and songs were for, and about, kind of potboiler art for which the words “sh- help themselves and those around them lead cordings, Artistic Director Neil Levin’s liner those Jewish immigrants who came to Ameri- lock” and “dreck” might have been invented. productive and satisfying lives. The Founda- notes are as enjoyable and instructive as the ca a century ago. They reflect that immigrant And the genre was even more ephemeral than tion advances this mission primarily through music. Levin is a scholar with an amazing experience and express the fears and hopes of its work in education and medical research.” depth and breadth of knowledge about seem- those people. Today, these songs can still help Previous recordings released by the Milken ingly every aspect of American Jewish music. us to remember, and to be grateful for the men Archive have consisted of an amazing variety He writes, “The musical forms, conven- and women who paved the way for all of us. of American Jewish music (defined not only tions and styles of Second Avenue, especially And they are also, simply, very enjoyable as music by Jewish composers, but also by as it advanced toward its mature stage, grew to listen to. As Neil Levin says, this is, “a legacy “non-Jewish composers inspired by Jewish out of and relied heavily on Viennese and of wonderful songs.” n texts or themes”) by well-known composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Darius Milhaud and Dave Brubeck, as well as by less familiar but highly respected composers such CD Israel.com highlights unique music as David Amram, Samuel Adler and Mario Emily Eisbruch, special to the WJN Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Besides classical mu- “Varied” is an apt word to describe the Israeli ensembles are also represented on the site, sic, chamber works, symphonies and operas, music scene. There’s traditional folk music, including oud and guitar music on a CD the Archive contains traditional and contem- ethnic music featuring diverse instruments called Artists for Peace, with musicians Nabil porary sacred liturgical music, folk, popular and sounds, “old-fashioned” Hebrew songs, Abu-Nicola and Samia Ashkar (both Arab and Yiddish theater music and many other and contemporary music in the genres of Christians from Nazareth) and Ofer Golany, styles that fall under the rubric of American rock and rap, among many other categories. a Jewish pacifist from Jerusalem. Jewish music. All the music has been espe- Where does a person living in Ann Arbor cially recorded for the Archive releases and turn to find out about and purchase Israeli many of the less well‑known works received music CDs? Fans of tradition Israeli music their premiere recorded performances here. may want to visit the website www.mazor- Spokesperson for the Archive, Angela net.com/jewishcl/israelmusic.htm. For fans Duryea, says, “This is one of the most ambi- of pop culture and best-selling CD’s, a good tious recording projects ever, a documentation destination is www.israel-music.com/. Those of a significant portion of the many and varied looking to discover some talented but less contributions to American music, reflecting well-known Israeli musicians, particularly in Michal Michalesco and Lucy Finkel in the Jewish life and culture in our country. It en- the spiritual genre, can visit the website of original 1923 production of The Golden sures that this music cannot be lost to history.” Yoram Getzler, a music aficionado and self- Bride, featuring Joseph Rumshinsky’s love Now that this first phase of the Milken Ar- described “disseminator of ideas and music.” duet, “Mayn Goldele.” chive is completed, the project will continue. Getzler’s website, www.cdisrael.com, pro- Along the way, the Archive has also been re- vides information about —and the chance present day TV soap operas, flourishing as it cording and collecting oral histories and in- to purchase—CDs by lesser-known Israeli did before the mass use of modern methods of terviews filmed with composers, conductors, musicians, who represent what Getzler calls recording and preserving everything. performers, and other Jewish music person- “truly Israeli musically creative expression,” Ah, but the music! In the heyday of Yid- alities, relating to Jewish music in America, For example, one of the CD’s available on dish vaudeville and Yiddish musical theater, They will be making these available, along www.cdisrael.com is Jerusalemite Miriam (or Second Avenue, as it was often called, be- with other Jewish music they have recorded, Ahavut El’s CD The Beloved. AhavutEl, who cause of the location of most of its theaters in such as Kurt Weill’s “The Eternal Road.” This grew up in a Hasidic family, is one of the Yoram Getzler New York) the music was the main attraction next phase of the Milken Archive will consist pioneers of Jewish renewal music in Israel, and the essential ingredient of this beloved of a comprehensive collectors edition, called fusing ancient texts with song to express Getzler, whose home base is Moshav art form. Today, these songs still have the The World of Jewish Music in America. great joy, depth and faith. An interesting Aminadav near Jerusalem, explains that he power to make us laugh and cry, decades af- Duryea says, “This compilation may even- interview between Getzler and AhuvatEl is himself came from a family of composers of ter the people and the way of life that inspired tually contain as many as 100 CDs, organized also available on the website, in the section Hassidic music. He comments that the site them have disappeared. within 20 multi-disc volumes according to “Audio Interviews with our Artists.” In the is “one expression of my Zionism, a form And once again, thanks to the Milken themes in American Jewish history and cul- traditional/renewal category of music, a CD of Zionism known as Cultural Zionism.” As Archive of American Jewish Music, we have ture.” Intended primarily for libraries and called Niggun, Nishama, Haftaah, arranged part of the introduction of the website, all extremely high-quality, authoritative and au- educational institutions, these recordings by Getzler himself, is also featured. CD’s are currently available for $12, plus a thentic recordings of this music. Great Songs of will also be available to the general public. Another CD presented on the site is La $2 shipping fee. For more information, visit the Yiddish Stage, Volume 3, released in Novem- The music and liner notes from the existing Juderia, which features songs in Ladino by www.cdisrael.com or email Yoram Getzler at ber of 2006, is the last of the 50 CDs created for 50 CD archive, is already accesible to students Yasmin Levy, an artist whose beautiful sing- [email protected]. n the Milken Archive over the last few years. And through the Naxos Music Library, the world’s ing first inspired Getzler to make lesser- like all the previous recordings, it is top drawer largest online music listening service for li- known Israeli music available to as wide in every way, featuring excellent musicians, braries and universities. a circle of people as possible. Arab/Jewish

Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Page 29 Calendar

A Star Wars Purim: Beth Israel Congregation. Study Session: Beth Israel Congregation. “The Yiddish Movie Day: JCC Seniors. Monthly Yid- March 2007 Megillah reading and interactive skit featur- Siddur: Context and Interpretation:” Rabbi dish-speaking group meets the second Friday Thursday 1 ing Darth Haman, Mordi Chai Ben Obi, King Dobrusin will lead this class providing a close of each month with a planned program of Mid–Winter Break Fun Day: JCC–Youth De- “Please Call Me Emperor” Ahashverosh, and reading of the major prayers for Shabbat, Yiddish films. 1:30 p.m. at the JCC. Call 971- partment. Trip to The New Detroit Science Queen Esther, “she’ll always be my little prin- along with commentary and texts in Hebrew 0990 for information. Center to explore the many wonders and mys- cess.” Kids and adults are encouraged to dress with English translations. Drop-ins welcome. Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat Service at teries of our world. Hands-on activities plus in costume. Chatzkes for the kids, hamen- 8 p.m. at BIC. 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. Shira at an awesome movie in the IMAX Theater will tashen and ice cream sundaes afterwards. 7:30 Tuesday 6 6:30 p.m. Family Service with second grade fam- p.m. at BIC. be part of the fun. Bring a peanut-free dairy SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Let’s Talk–social ilies at 7 p.m. Chapel Minyan service at 8 pm. lunch. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. with extended care from Megillah Reading: AAOM. 7:40 p.m. at UM Hillel. support discussion, 10:30–noon; Mah Jongg, Alternative Spring Break Shabbat: EMU Hillel. 4–6 p.m. at the JCC. $35/program; $32/ad- Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Noon–2 p.m.; Drop-In Hobby Time. Bring 6–6:45 p.m. at EMU Hillel. RSVP to Audrey at ditional siblings; $8/extended care per child. your knitting, model airplane or other proj- [email protected]. Contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or email Sunday 4 ect. Coffee and noshes provided, 1–3 p.m. Shabbat Potluck and Movie Discussion: GAP: [email protected]. Shacharit and Megillah Reading: AAOM. 9 a.m. Every Tuesday. Film viewing of “Nicholas Winton: the Power Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- at UM Hillel. Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod of Good” and discussion. See http://powerof- losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for Glogower presents different topics each Tues- good.net for information about this film that JCC. Every Thursday. Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the day (excluding vacation times) using texts tells the story of Nicholas Winton who saved SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun, with prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah from Tanach, Talmud and rabbinic literature. 669 children in Prague in the 1930s. Bring a Maria Farquhar 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at English translations of texts provided. Dis- dish to share. 6–9 p.m. at Barry’s house near rent Events Discussion with a Jewish perspec- Chabad House. Every Sunday. cussions in areas of law, philosophy and the- the stadium. RSVP for directions by March 7 tive on the news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Dairy Sunday Fun: JCC and HDS. Children ages 2 and ology. 8 p.m. at UM Hillel. For information, to Laurie at 649-4192. Luncheon Buffet, noon; Guest Presentations up and their parents will join master storytell- call 662-5805. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group led by Sidney er Laura Pershin Raynor for stories and Purim Weekly Torah Portion—For Women: Chabad. the calendar. Warschausky, 2:15 p.m. At the JCC. fun. Come dressed in Purim costumes. 10 a.m. Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Saturday 10 at the JCC. RSVP to [email protected] or English as a Second Language Evening Classes: standing it is no simple matter. Study the Tot Shabbat: BIC. Stories, songs, prayers and a call 971-4633 for more information. JFS. Ongoing Thursday evenings 6–9 p.m. at text in the original, together with the classical special kid Kiddush for parents and children Jewish Family Services, 625 State Circle Drive. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. 3–6 years old. 11 a.m. at Beth Israel. Contact Jewish Family Services at 769-0209 the basic text of Chassidism and open your Every Tuesday. Mystical Insights to the Torah–for Women: or email [email protected] for more in- eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Under One Roof: Muslim and Jewish Women Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- formation. Chabad House. Every Sunday. Coming Together. EMU Hillel. 7–9 p.m. at mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before Family Purim Program: JCC-Early Childhood Purim Baskets for Seniors: Jewish Family Ser- EMU Student Center. RSVP to Gal at short- sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. Center. Fun for the entire family including vices. Decorate, prepare and deliver Purim [email protected]. Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study dinner, games and singing. Come dressed as baskets to area seniors and collect B’nai Mitz- Wednesday 7 group code of law for Shabbat, and study of your favorite character from the Purim story. vah stories from older adults about what their WCC Emeritus Class: JCC Seniors. “The Bible Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at $10/adults; $5/children ages 2 and up. At the lives were like when they were entering Jewish in its Time,” Lisbeth Fried, PhD. teaches “Who Chabad House. Every Saturday. JCC. For information, contact Noreen DeY- adulthood. Cosponsored by GAP, in partner- Wrote the Bible?” 10 a.m.–noon. Through 3/28. oung at 971-0990 or [email protected]. ship with JDate, YAD and JFS. 1–3 p.m. at the Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. JCC. Deliveries within 10-mile radius. Con- International Women’s Day Celebration: Jew- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. ish Family Services. Join a worldwide tradi- Sunday 11 Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- tact Laurie Wechter at 971-0990 or laurie@ Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for jfsannarbor.org for more information. GAP tion honoring mothers, wives, friends and ish legal system by following the intriguing colleagues. Bring potluck to share. Trans- Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a members may also RSVP to Ellisha at ellisha@ prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah jewishannarbor.org. portation provided on request. 1:30 p.m. at composite of practical law, logical argumen- Parkway Meadows, 2575 Sandalwood Circle. reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at tation and moral teachings. Study of the origi- Purim Carnival: Temple Beth Emeth. Megillah For information, contact Nina Dmitrieva at Chabad House. Every Sunday. nal Talmud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 reading in the sanctuary followed by Purim Car- 769-0209 or [email protected]. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into p.m. Every Thursday. nival with games, prizes and food available for Meditation: TBE. Led by Judy Freedman. 7:30 p.m. the basic text of Chassidism and open your Friday 2 purchase. Special area for tot games. 4–6 p.m. eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at Mid–Winter Break Fun Day: JCC–Youth De- Purim in the Shtetl and Grand Purim Feast: Thursday 8 Chabad House. Every Sunday. Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- partment. “Scrap Book Sensations” program. Chabad. Dress in shtetl attire and sing to live Miriam’s Cup Workshop: Hadassah. Make your losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the Make a special craft project at the Scrap Box music at a delicious shtetl buffet that Tevya own Miriam’s cup from clay, which can be JCC. Every Thursday. and go home with your own bag of goodies always dreamed of. Megillah reading at 5 used at your Passover Seder. $45 covers cost of to use for future projets. Bring a peanut-free p.m.; Purim feast and program at 5:30 p.m. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun, with material and a donation to Hadassah. 1–3 p.m. dairy lunch. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. with extended with family photographs, a keepsake to take Maria Farquhar 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- at Yourist Pottery Gallery, 1133 Broadway. To care from 4–6 p.m. at the JCC. $35/program; home, dancing, and more. $23 (in advance) rent Events Discussion,–Jewish perspective reserve, call Jill Halman by 3/2 at 662-9628. $32/additional siblings; $8/extended care per $35 (at door)/family; $8 (in advance) $10 (at on the news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Dairy PJs and Pancakes: Young Adult Division of Jew- child. Contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or door)/individual. At the JCC. Phone 995-3276 Luncheon Buffet, noon; Guest Presentations ish Federation of Washtenaw County (YAD): email [email protected]. to RSVP or for information. (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group led by Sidney Breakfast for dinner, comfortable dress (PJs Warschausky, 2:15 p.m. At the JCC. Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: JCC Seniors. Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning optional), fantastic bedtime story and lots of th Meets at a private home every week except when the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. 17 Annual David W. Belin Lecture in Ameri- fun for the whole family. 5–7 p.m. at the JCC. monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. can Jewish Affairs: Frankel Center for Judaic Camp Raanana Reunion and Camper Registra- Studies. Journalist Andrew Heinze will pres- Purim and Shabbat Dinner: Temple Beth Emeth Monday 5 tion: JCC-Youth Department. Parents and ent “Is It Cause I’s Black: Jews and the White- TNT: Join the TBE Twenties and Thirties SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Ma- campers are invited to bowl and enjoy a pizza ness Problem.” Starting with reflections on Group for potluck dinner at Ken Mayer and ria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or $10/3 lunch while finding out what’s new at camp. Sasha Baron Cohen and his infamous “Ali G” Nadja Robinson-Mayer’s house. RSVP to sessions; $3 Homemade Luncheon Buffet, noon; Participants will also be able to take advantage persona, Heinze will discuss “cultural exploi- Nadja at [email protected]. Writing Group, 1–3 p.m. Every Monday. of the Early Bird Special and receive $5 off per tation” in America. 7 p.m., 202 South Thayer, session. 12:30–2 p.m. at Colonial Lanes Bowl- First Friday Shabbat: Jewish Cultural Society. Tot Purim Puppet Show and Dinner: Beth Israel Room 2022. Humanistic service and potluck veggie din- Congregation. 5:45-7 p.m. at BIC. ing Center, 1950 South Industrial. For infor- Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: ner. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the JCC. For informa- mation, contact Craig Pollack at 971-0990 or Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A Chabad. Sharpen your wits and knowledge tion, visit www.jewishculturalsociety.org or [email protected]. chance to explore modern cases actually of the Jewish legal system by following the in- phone 975-9872. brought before the courts of Jewish law and Krav Maga Workshop: EMU Hillel. 1–3:30 p.m. triguing discussions in the Talmud. The Tal- Contact Audrey at [email protected]. Purim Celebration: Jewish Cultural Society. JCS hosts to examine the reasoning behind the deci- mud is a composite of practical law, logical Cake Auction: JCC Girl Scouts. Auction held fun and frolic for families with games, hamen- sions. You get to be the judge as you take the argumentation and moral teachings. Study annually to send Girl Scouts camping. Cakes taschen and more. 11 a.m.–noon at the JCC. “driver’s seat” to steer your way through Jew- of the original Talmud tractate Bava Metziah on display and dinner available for purchase Friday evening services: See listing at the end of ish law. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. the calendar. Rabbi’s Book Club: Temple Beth Emeth. Discuss at 5 p.m.; Auction starts at 6 p.m. Children’s Friday 9 activities provided by JCC Troop #1205. RSVP Saturday 3 the book For the Relief of Unbearable Urges by Nathan Englander. 7:30 p.m. Youth and Family Workshop: Jewish Family to Amy Bullock at [email protected] or Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: Services. Gathering parents, mental health, phone 677-5814. Absolute YAD: Young Adult Division of Jewish Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- medical, legal and educational professionals, Federation of Washtenaw County (YAD). Get Israeli Dancing: JCC. Put on your dancing shoes mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before the workshop will explore resources available out of your busy routine and meet people you and join friends for a night of Israeli dancing sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. and resources needed to assist families with have something in common with. Find out with veteran instructor Tom Starks. $5/per- Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study pre-teen and teenage children at risk of crisis how to “make a difference” with hands-on vol- son. 7—9 p.m. at the JCC. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of behavior. Suggestion donation (for food) is unteer opportunities around the community. 8 Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at $10. For information, phone 769-0209 or reg- p.m. at Casey’s Tavern, 304 Depot Street. the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. Chabad House. Every Saturday. ister online at www.jfsannarbor.org. 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8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. Warschausky, 2:15 p.m. At the JCC. Monday 12 Dinner Out on the Town: GAP. 6–9 p.m. at School’s Out, JCC’s In: JCC-Youth Department. Chuck E. cheese in the Target Shopping Center Field trip to the COSI Science Center for Ann on Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Regress to child- Arbor Schools’ students. Try out hundreds of hood with fellow GAPers and enjoy sald and hands-on exhibits to discover the many won- pizza, animatronic puppetry and old school ders of the world. Create your own roller coast- arcade games. RSVP by March 14 to Laurie at er, ride a high wire cycle, explore a giant tree 649-4192 or [email protected]. house, use the power of the sun, climb a rock Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. wall and more. Extended care is available from Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish 3:30–6 p.m. $30/JCC members; $9/extended legal system by following the intriguing discus- care. For information, contact Craig Pollack at sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite 971-0990 or [email protected]. of practical law, logical argumentation and moral SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Maria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. $10/3 sessions; $3 Homemade Luncheon Buffet, Friday 16 noon; Writing Group, 1–3 p.m. Every Monday. School’s Out, JCC’s In: JCC-Youth Department. Frankel Center Lecture: Frankel Center for Judaic Field trip to the Howell Nature Center for He- Studies. Co-sponsored by UM Department of brew Day School students. Take a guided tour of Near Eastern Studies. Dr. Richard Kalmin of the the animals and their habitats and play a variety Jewish Theological Seminary will present “Jewish of interactive games that teach about Michi- Babylonia in its Late Antique Persian Context.” 4 gan’s ecosystem. Extended care is available from p.m. at 202 South Thayer, Room 2022. 3:30–6 p.m. $30/JCC members; $9/extended Post-Conversion Group: TBE. 7:30 p.m. at Espresso are. For information, contact Craig Pollack at Royale. RSVP to Janice Gutfreund at [email protected]. 971-0990 or [email protected]. Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A “The History of the Jewish People:” Jewish chance to explore modern cases actually Family Services. Monthly series of free talks brought before the courts of Jewish law and by Yori Karnofsky at Parkway Meadows, 2575 to examine the reasoning behind the deci- Sandalwood Circle. 11 a.m. For information, sions. You get to be the judge as you take the contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsannarbor. “driver’s seat” to steer your way through Jew- org or 769-0209. ish law. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: JCC Seniors. Study Session: Beth Israel Congregation. “The Meets at a private home every week except when Siddur: Context and Interpretation.” Rabbi Do- monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. brusin will lead this class providing a close read- Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Indian Theme ing of the major prayers for Shabbat, along with Shabbat Meal: Beth Israel Congregation. Ser- commentary and texts in Hebrew with English vice at 6 p.m. followed by meal at 7 p.m. translations. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m. at BIC. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Tuesday 13 the calendar. SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Let’s Talk–social Saturday 17 support discussion, 10:30–noon; Mah Jongg, Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: 128th UMS SeaSon 2006 2007 Noon–2 p.m.; Drop-In Hobby Time. Bring Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- l your knitting, model airplane or other proj- mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before ect. Coffee and noshes provided, 1–3 p.m. sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. Every Tuesday. Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Creative Arts Orchestra: Jewish Family Services. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Outing for senior adults to free concert at UM Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at Rackham Auditorium. Transportation avail- Chabad House. Every Saturday. able on JFS CareVan; $6/roundtrip. 8 p.m. Fundraising Auction: JCC. Auction of goods Contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsannarbor. and services to raise funds for a new barrier org or 769-0209 for more information. free playground at the JCC for children 4–11 Weekly Torah Portion—For Women: Chabad. years old. (Donations of goods and services are Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- sought and volunteers are needed.) New equip- standing it is no simple matter. Study the ment will also be added to the existing Early text in the original, together with the classical Childhood Center playground. The evening at commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. the JCC will also include live music, a buffet Every Tuesday. dinner along with a live and a silent auction. Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod A Kids’ Night Out Program sponsored by the Glogower presents different topics each week JCC will be offered at Temple Beth Emeth. $50/ using texts from Tanach, Talmud and rabbinic person. For information, contact rachelrosen- literature. English translations of texts pro- [email protected] or [email protected]. vided. Discussions in areas of law, philosophy Kids’Night Out: JCC-Youth Department. Drop and theology. 8 p.m. at UM Hillel. For infor- children off at 5:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Emeth mation, call 662-5805. and head over to the JCC for the 2007 JCC Auc- Wednesday 14 tion. Kids activities will include arts and crafts, WCC Emeritus Class: JCC Seniors. “The Bible in games, a pizza dinner and dessert. $20/JCC its Time,” Lisbeth Fried, PhD. teaches “Who members; $18/siblings. $24/non-members; $22/ David Krakauer’s Klezmer Madness Wrote the Bible? 10 a.m.–noon. Through 3/28. siblings. For information contact Craig Pollack Saturday, March 31, 8 pM4Rackham Auditorium at 971-0990 or [email protected]. Mocktails and Small Talk: EMU Hillel. 7 p.m. Internationally acclaimed clarinetist David Krakauer is a natural storyteller who For information, contact Danielle at dlin- Indian Bollywood Film: Beth Israel Congrega- [email protected]. tion. Showing of critically acclaimed film has long dazzled the public with his ability to shift—and meld—musical gears. from India, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer. Babysitting Men’s Torah Study: TBE. 7:30 p.m. Known for his mastery of myriad styles including classical chamber music, Eastern provided by A2USY as a chapter fundraiser. European klezmer music, the avant-garde, rock, and jazz, Krakauer lies way Thursday 15 8 p.m. at BIC. beyond “cross-over.” He exudes an emotionally raw yet genial presence onstage, Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. baring a tireless spirit, humor, and generosity. losophy–for Women: Chabad. 9 a.m. at the JCC. Every Thursday. Sunday 18 Media Partner Detroit Jewish News. Israel Advocacy Conference: EMU Hillel and SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun, with UM Hillel. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. To register for this Maria Farquhar 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- free conference, contact Audrey at Audrey@ rent Events Discussion,–Jewish perspective Call or Click for Tickets! emuhillel.org. on the news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Dairy 734.764.2538 | www.ums.org Luncheon Buffet, noon; Guest Presentations outside the 734 area code, call toll-free 800.221.1229 (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group led by Sidney continued on page 32

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Red Cross Blood Drive: Beth Israel Congrega- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Let’s Talk–social sup- Saturday 24 Van, if needed. 8 p.m. For more information, tion. Fulfill a mitzvah and save a life. 9:30 port discussion, 10:30–noon; Mah Jongg, Noon– Tot Shabbat: Beth Israel Congregation. 11 a.m. contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsannarbor. a.m.–3:30 p.m. 2 p.m.; Drop-In Hobby Time. Bring your knit- Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: org or phone 769-0209. Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for ting, model airplane or other project. Coffee and Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- Book Discussion: EMU Hillel. Discussion of Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the noshes provided, 1–3 p.m. Every Tuesday. mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before Night by Elie Wiesel. 7 p.m. at the EMU prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah Movie Tuesday: TBE. Showing of The Life and sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. Student Center. reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at Times of Hank Greenberg. Movie, discussion Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A Chabad House. Every Sunday. and nosh in TBE’s adult lounge. 1–3 p.m. group code of law for Shabbat, and study of chance to explore modern cases actually Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at brought before the courts of Jewish law and the basic text of Chassidism and open your Glogower presents different topics each week Chabad House. Every Saturday. to examine the reasoning behind the deci- eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at using texts from Tanach, Talmud and rabbinic sions. You get to be the judge as you take the Chabad House. Every Sunday. literature. English translations of texts pro- Sunday 25 “driver’s seat” to steer your way through Jew- Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame: EMU Hillel with vided. Discussions in areas of law, philosophy ish law. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Intergenerational Interviews–Entering Jewish Hillel of Metro Detroit. $35 for transporta- and theology. 8 p.m. at UM Hillel. For infor- Study Session: Beth Israel Congregation. “The Adulthood. Jewish Family Services. Students tion, breakfast, lunch and admission to Rock mation, call 662-5805. Siddur: Context and Interpretation:” Rabbi from BIC B’nai Mitzvah class will interview ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. RSVP to Audrey at Au- Dobrusin will lead this class providing a close older adult students about what their lives Weekly Torah Portion—For Women: Chabad. drey @emuhillel.org. were like when they were entering into Jewish Reading the Bible may be easy, but understand- reading of the major prayers for Shabbat, Reading Hebrew through the Prayer Book–for adulthood at the age of twelve or thirteen. The ing it is no simple matter. Study the text in the along with commentary and texts in Hebrew Women: Chabad. An in-depth study into the resulting stories, pictures, and videos will be original, together with the classical commentar- with English translations. Drop-ins welcome. prayer book, an overview of the weekly Torah on display at Jewish Family Service’s Bat Mitz- ies. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. at BIC. reading, with Jewish philosophy. 9:30 a.m. at vah Cruise on April 22. If you are interested Wednesday 21 Chabad House. Every Sunday. Tuesday 27 in sharing your recollections with a student, WCC Emeritus Class: JCC Seniors. “The Bible SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Let’s Talk–social contact Laurie Wechter to schedule an inter- Cellobration: Hebrew Day School. Annual con- in its Time.” Lisbeth Fried, PhD. teaches “Who support discussion, 10:30–noon; Mah Jongg, view from 1–5 p.m. at 971-0990 or laurie@ cert to benefit HDS’s instrumental music pro- Wrote the Bible?” 10 a.m.–noon. Through 3/28. Noon–2 p.m.; Drop-In Hobby Time. Bring jfsannarbor.org. gram. 10 a.m. at Kerrytown Concert House, Pre-Pesach Wine Tasting: GAP. Join fellow GAP- $60/adults; $20/students. For information, your knitting, model airplane or other proj- Tot Pesach: Temple Beth Emeth. Stories, crafts ers and enjoy flavors of over 100 kosher wines contact HDS office at 971-4633. ect. Coffee and noshes provided, 1–3 p.m. and music with Rabbi Levy. 4–5 p.m. Every Tuesday. plus appetizers and listen to sounds of West- Humanistic Pre-School: Jewish Cultural Soci- All Choir Concert: Temple Beth Emeth. One lounge, Hillel’s own Jazz/Klezmer band. $10 ety. JCS parent-child preschool program with Senior Adult Outing: Jewish Family Services. hour of non-stop music presented by all of donation. Time TBD. RSVP to Laurie at lgen- Jewish themes from a humanistic perspective. Outing for older adults to attend free concert TBE’s ensembles including the Youth Choir, [email protected] or 649-4192 or to agilman@ Crafts, food and more at the JCC. For infor- by Jazz Combos at the UM McIntosh Theater. Middle Shir Chadash, High School Shir Cha- umich.edu. mation or to RSVP, call 975-9872. $6 for roundtrip transportation in JFS Care- dash, and Kol Halev. 4 p.m. Van, if needed. 8 p.m. For more information, Meditation: TBE. Led by Judy Freedman. 7:30 p.m. BookStock Book Collection Day: JCC. The Jew- Documentary Film: Zeitouna. Premiere showing contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsannarbor. ish Community Center of Washtenaw County of Refusing To Be Enemies: The Zeitouna Story, Thursday 22 org or phone 769-0209. will participate in BookStock, the Friends a 58-minute documentary about six Arab and Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- of Literacy Used Book and Media Sale. Stop Topics in Jewish Law: AAOM. Rabbi Rod six Jewish women who struggle to overcome losophy–for Women Chabad. 9 a.m. at the by the JCC and donate used books, books Glogower presents different topics each week prejudices, fears, and anger through dialogue. JCC. Every Thursday. on tape, records, vides, CDs and DVDs. The using texts from Tanach, Talmud and rabbinic Film will be followed by chance to talk with SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun, with JCC will benefit from the proceeds of the sale. literature. English translations of texts pro- Ann Arbor filmmaker Laurie White and the Maria Farquhar 10–11 a.m., $4 or 3/$10; Cur- 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. vided. Discussions in areas of law, philosophy women of Zeitouna who are all Washtenaw rent Events Discussion with a Jewish perspec- and theology. 8 p.m. at UM Hillel. For infor- Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into County residents. 7 p.m. at the Michigan The- tive on the news, 11 a.m.; $3 Homemade Dairy mation, call 662-5805. Luncheon Buffet, noon; Guest Presentations the basic text of Chassidism and open your ater. Purchase advance tickets online at www. Weekly Torah Portion—For Women: Chabad. (varied), 1 p.m.; Literary Group led by Sidney eyes to the beauty of Judaism. 10:30 a.m. at zeitouna.org, by calling the Interfaith Council Reading the Bible may be easy, but under- Warschausky, 2:15 p.m. At the JCC. Chabad House. Every Sunday. for Peace and Justice, at 663-1870 or at the box standing it is no simple matter. Study the Depression Awareness—A Community Conver- office on the day of the premiere. Civic Life and Community Engagement Series: text in the original, together with the classical sation. Jewish Family Services. This event was Lecture Series: Beth Israel Congregation. “The JCC Older Adult Programs. Kickoff event for commentaries. 8:30 p.m. at Chabad House. founded as a memorial to Toby Jacobowitz, Visual World of Rabbis” presented by Rachiel new series that is aligned with the Ann Arbor/ Every Tuesday. Nies, PhD. 7:45 p.m. at BIC. Ypsilanti Reads program as well as the U-M’s a beloved individual who ended her life as a result of depression. 2–4:45 p.m. at the JCC. Wednesday 28 Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning theme semester, both of which focus on con- Call 769-0209 for more information or regis- WCC Emeritus Class: JCC Seniors. “The Bible the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. ceptions of citizenship and civic engagement, ter online at www.jfsannarbor.org. in its Time,” Lisbeth Fried, PhD. teaches “Who 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. community and belonging. Discussion of this year’s Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads book Passover Sale: TBE Sisterhood. Giftshop sale. Wrote the Bible? 10 a.m.–noon. Monday 19 of choice, Mountains Beyond Mountains: The 3–7 p.m. Film Festival Preview: JCC. Showing of From SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Ma- Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Poetry Reading: Jewish Family Services. Reading Shtetl to Swing, an entertaining new film that ria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or $10/3 Cure the World, by Tracy Kidder. Copies of the of new poetry by Boris Gankin at the JCC in is full of Jewish music from the 1900s to the sessions; $3 Homemade Luncheon Buffet, noon; book are available at libraries and bookstores. Oak Park on 10 Mile Road. Co-sponsored by present day. Covers the history of Jazz and Writing Group, 1–3 p.m. Every Monday. Come prepared to share your thoughts about JFS. 3 p.m. Modest fee for tickets and transpor- Swing with connections to Klezmer, Nusach, Orchestra Excursion: JCC Older Adults Pro- this book. 1 p.m. at the JCC. For information, tation. Contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsan- Blues and more. Features Louis Armstrong, grams. Enjoy an evening of music with a trip contact Laurie Wechter at 971-0990 or Abbie narbor.org or call 769-0209 for information. Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Eddie to see the University Symphony Orchestra at Lawrence Jacobson at 769-0209. Cantor and others. The short film Matisyahu Chocolate Seder: TBE AARTY. 5 p.m. the UM’s Hill Auditorium. RSVP by March 5 Hunger Banquet: MAZON, EMU Hillel and will follow. Film showing will be preceded by Women’s Rosh Chodesh. TBE: 6:30 p.m. to Laurie Wechter at 971-0990 or Abbie Law- VISION. 7 p.m. at EMU Student Center. For live music of the West Lounge Klezmer Fu- rence Jacobson at 769-0209. $6/person for information or tickets, contact Elijah at gold- “Power of Good”: EMU Hillel. Film screening at sion band. 7:30 p.m. at UM Hillel, 1429 Hill transportation, if needed. Meet at the JCC at [email protected]. 7 p.m. Contact Clara at [email protected]. Street. $10/ticket; Free for Film Festival spon- 7:15 p.m. for 8 p.m. concert. sors, pass holders and students with valid ID. Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Adult Education Class: TBE. Rabbi Levy leads class For information, contact Rachel Rosenthal at Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): Chabad. A Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jewish on Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), Job and Maimonides. 971-0990. chance to explore modern cases actually legal system by following the intriguing discus- 7:45 p.m. Also 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29 and 5/6. brought before the courts of Jewish law and sions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite Songs from the Haggadah: Beth Israel Congre- Meditation: TBE. Led by Judy Freedman. 7:30 p.m. to examine the reasoning behind the deci- of practical law, logical argumentation and moral gation. “New Music for Pesach,” with San Slo- Men’s Torah Study. TBE. 7:30 p.m. sions. You get to be the judge as you take the movits and Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, followed teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Thursday 29 “driver’s seat” to steer your way through Jew- Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 p.m. Every Thursday. by a wine tasting reception. 7:45 p.m. ish law. 7:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. Prayer, Weekly Torah reading and Jewish Phi- Friday 23 Jewish Concepts–for Women: Chabad. Learning losophy–for Women Chabad. 9 a.m. at the Study Session: Beth Israel Congregation. “The the deeper meanings to the Jewish way of life. Weekly Yiddish-speaking Group: JCC Seniors. JCC. Every Thursday. Siddur: Context and Interpretation:” Rabbi Do- 8 p.m. at Chabad House. Every Sunday. Meets at a private home every week except when brusin will lead this class providing a close read- Intergenerational Passover Lunch: JCC-Early monthly group meets at JCC. 1:30–3 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. ing of the major prayers for Shabbat, along with Childhood Center and Older Adult Pro- commentary and texts in Hebrew with English Bring A Buddy Shabbat: EMU Hillel. Free if you Monday 26 grams. Children from ECC will present a translations. Drop-ins welcome. 8 p.m. at BIC. bring someone who has not come to a Hil- SPICE of LIFE: JCC Seniors. Fitness Fun with Ma- Passover skit, along with songs and dances lel event before, otherwise $5. 6–6:45 p.m. at ria Farquhar, 11 a.m.–noon, $4/session or $10/3 with the assistance of some older adults. A Tuesday 20 EMU Hillel. sessions; $3 Homemade Luncheon Buffet, Passover lunch will be served. 11 a.m. at the Rosh Chodesh Nisan: Hebrew Day School. HDS Musical Shabbat: TBE. “Friday Night Live” with noon; Writing Group, 1–3 p.m. Every Monday. JCC. For information, contact Noreen DeY- students celebrate the month of Nisan at an new upbeat music led by High School Shir Senior Adult Outing: Jewish Family Services. oung at 971-0990. all-school assembly to which community Chadash and Cantor Annie Rose. Outing for older adults to attend free concert Senior Adult Outing: Jewish Family Services. members are welcome. 8:45 a.m. Call 971- by Jazz Combos at the UM McIntosh Theater. Outing for older adults to attend free concert 4633 for information. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of the calendar. $6 for roundtrip transportation in JFS Care- by Campus Philharmonic at the UM McIn- Page 32 Washtenaw Jewish News A March 2007 Calendar

tosh Theater. $6/roundtrip transportation in bi Rod Glogower and other local scholars. JFS CareVan, if needed. For more informa- Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Mincha. tion, contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@jfsan- Shabbat Services: AA Reconstructionist Ha- narbor.org or phone 769-0209. vurah. Participatory, lay-led services. For info, Talmud Study Group–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. email [email protected] or call 913-9705 or Sharpen your wits and knowledge of the Jew- visit www.aarecon.org. ish legal system by following the intriguing Shabbat Services: Chabad. Morning services at discussions in the Talmud. The Talmud is a 9:45 a.m. Afternoon services 45 minutes before composite of practical law, logical argumen- sundown. tation and moral teachings. Study of the original Talmud tractate Bava Metziah chapter 6. 8 Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Generally p.m. Every Thursday. meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Call 663-4039 for more information. Friday 30 10 a.m. led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. Senior Adult Outing: Jewish Family Services. Shabbat Services: TBE. Weekly Torah Study at Outing for older adults to attend free concert 8:50 a.m. led by Rabbi Levy in the chapel fol- by University Symphony Band at the UM Hill lowed at 9:30 a.m. by congregant led service. Auditorium 8 p.m. $6/roundtrip transporta- Service in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. on weeks tion in JFS CareVan, if needed. For more in- when there is a bar or bat mitzvah. Call the formation, contact Nina Dmitriev at nina@ office at 665-4744 or consult webiste at www. jfsannarbor.org or phone 769-0209. templebethemeth.org for service details. Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Seudah Shlisheet Dvar Torah: AAOM. On Shab- Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday of bat after Mincha every week at U-M Hillel. each month. Musical Shabbat service followed Torah topics and snacks are part of this week- by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with optional ly tradition. Discussions are led by Rabbi Rod kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are welcome Glogower and other local scholars. to attend. For information, call 913-9705, email Home Hospitality for Shabbat Meals: AAOM. [email protected] or visit www.aarecon.org. Call 662-5805 in advance. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every the calendar. Shabbat and yom tov (Jewish holiday). Call in Saturday 31 advance, 995-3276. Henry Gershowitz Memorial Shabbat: Beth Is- “Mystical Insights to the Torah”: Chabad. For rael Congregation. Hosted by BIC Men’s Club women to learn more about the mystical di- and followed by a Kugel Kiddush, prepared by mensions of the Torah. Saturday, one hour BIC cooks. 9:30 a.m. before sundown. Call 995-3276. Mystical Insights to the Torah—for Women: “Laws of Shabbat—Jewish Ethics”: Chabad. Chabad. Learn more about the mystical di- Study group examines the code of law for mensions of the Torah: Chabad. 1 hour before Shabbat and Jewish ethics. Saturday, 1/2 hour sundown at Chabad House. Every Saturday. before sundown. Call 995-3276. Laws of Shabbat–Jewish Ethics: Chabad. Study group code of law for Shabbat, and study of Jewish Ethics, 1/2 hour before sundown at Phone numbers and addresses of Chabad House. Every Saturday. organizations frequently listed in Folk Dancing and Bar Night: GAP. Dancing to mu- the calendar: sic played by Veselba at Gretchen’s house at 2625 Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM) Traver Road from 7–8 p.m. (teaching of dances) 1429 Hill Street 994-5822 and 8–11 p.m. (live music with some additional Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah teaching). $5–$10 suggested donation; $3–$5/ P.O. Box 7451, Ann Arbor 913-9705 students. Afterwards, join the fun at Melange, the newest hotspot on Main Street. Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Chabad House Weekly Friday night Shabbat services 715 Hill Street 995-3276 Shabbat Services: AAOM. U-M Hillel. 6 p.m on EMU Hillel 3/2.; 6:15 p.m. on 3/9.; 7:25 p.m. on 3/16.; 7:30 965 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti 482-0456 p.m. on 3/23; 7:40 p.m. on 3/30. Home hos- Jewish Community Center (JCC) pitality available for Shabbat meals. Call 662- 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 5805 in advance. Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Shabbat Service: TBE. Weekly services at 8 p.m. The second week of the month the Friday Ser- Jewish Family Services (JFS) vices schedule changes to include: 5:30 p.m. Tot 625 State Circle Drive 769-0209 Shabbat followed by tot dinner at 6 p.m.; shira Jewish Federation song session at 6:30 p.m.; family service at 7 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 p.m. and chapel minyan at 8 p.m. Pardes Hannah Shabbat Service: Ann Arbor Reconstructionist 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 663-4039 Havurah. 6:15 PM at the JCC the last Friday of Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) each month. Musical Shabbat service followed 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 by vegetarian potluck. Tot Shabbat with optional U-M Hillel kid’s pizza dinner at 6:00 PM. All are welcome 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 to attend. For information, call 913-9705, email [email protected] or visit www.aarecon.org. Shabbat Service: Chabad House. Begins at can- dle-lighting time. Home hospitality available for Shabbat meals and Jewish holidays; call 995-3276 in advance. 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Carribbean continued from page 27 Curacao offset their costs in part from off- will assure that the Jews at least will leave island sponsors, and by conducting wed- some legacy. dings and b’nai mitzvot for foreigners. Last month the Jamaican community But some of the communities struggle started an ambitious program of post-ser- just to find places to meet. For others, the vice events, including guest lectures and fear is that they’re too small to survive an- communal meals. While Saturday services other generation without an influx of for- normally draw 30 to 40 of the congregation’s eigners or converts. 200 members, the first guest lecture drew a All are faced with the prospect of young- much larger crowd, giving Henriques rea- er members leaving the region in search of son for optimism. better opportunities. In the Bahamas, the Nassau congrega- Jamaica’s is “partly a graying congregation has twice-monthly Hebrew classes, but tion,” Henriques conceded. “I don’t think it no permanent meeting place or synagogue. will last another 50 years. The opportunities Jewish fervor “is strongest among the for young, trained minds are not great.” adults, but not among the children,” Issacs The Jamaicans maintain the communi- lamented. “On Yom Kippur we do a chil- ty’s historic synagogue by dint of an endow- dren’s service, but the parents do not keep ment, but cannot afford a full-time rabbi. their children home” from school. “That is Late last year the community opened a mu- a sign of weakness.” n seum documenting 350 years of Jewish history on the island, which Henriques hopes

Bush continued from page 25 to provide large amounts of uncompensated * Billions of dollars in cuts to various care to beneficiaries totaling in the tens of social-service block grants to the states that millions of dollars,” he said in an e-mail the UJC memo said “have extraordinary to JTA. influence in shaping program delivery on Daroff added that UJC was “not yet con- the ground.” The cuts in such grants affect vinced that the time is right to ‘pull the plug’ poverty alleviation, adoption services and on Katrina relief to states who have taken refugee assistance; on a disproportionate amount of citizens * UJC predicts at least $70 billion in im- from hurricane-affected areas.” Democrats mediate cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. A and residents of hurricane-affected states al- UJC memo described the cuts as “slashing ready had slammed Bush for not mention- payments from everything from payments ing relief in his State of the Union address for nursing homes and hospitals, which are last month. already operating on razor-thin margins, to “Many of these states that have taken in SCHIP, which would include new eligibility these citizens have large metropolitan areas caps for children with family incomes as low and, thus, sizable federated communities,” as 200 percent of the poverty line. Instead Daroff wrote. For UJC, the one bright light of investing in health-information technol- happened to be a tax cut: The budget pro- ogy, which would save significant resources poses that up to $100,000 in tax-free roll- in the long run, the president is cutting the overs from individual retirement accounts muscle of two programs geared to America’s to charity be extended beyond the program’s neediest.” Examining the Medicare cuts, Da- 2007 expiration. roff also identified the reduction of inflation The IRA rollover “added $10 million to adjustments for nursing facilities and home federations last year,” Daroff said in an in- health providers. terview. “It’s an important incentive.” “The federation system has long been Other areas of concern, as outlined in recognized as providing excellent care both the internal UJC memo, include: * Cuts for through home- and community-based ser- independent living for seniors, from $747 vices as well as in Jewish aging facilities,” he million to $575 million; and for group said. Cuts “could result in millions of dol- homes for the disabled, from $240 million lars of cuts to Jewish community providers to $125 million; across the nation.” n

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Mazal tov Aviva Shwayder on her bat mitzvah, March 3. Owen Tannenbaum on his bar mitzvah, March 3. Leon Sunstein on his bar mitzvah, March 10 Adam Manheim on his bar mitzvah, March 10. Gulia Chernyak on her bat mitzvah, March 16. Sam Brodkey on his bar mitzvah, March 17. Julia DeVarti on her bat mitzvah, March 31. Sara Kerson on her bat mitzvah, March 31. David and Karen Stutz on the birth of their granddaughter, Shira Nehama Marmor, born on February 4 in Chicago, IL to parents, Debbie and David Marmor. Andrea Ludwig on the birth of her grandson and granddaughter, Alexander and Allison Arrieta, born on February 6 to son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Jennifer Arrieta. Caleb Bailie on his bar mitzvah, March 10. Matthew Sanfield on his bar mitzvah, March 24. James and Jan Blaha on the birth of their granddaughter, Calina Jewel, daughter of Rachel Blaha and Nate Command. Eial and Henrika Dujovny on the birth of their son. Rabbi Ahron and Esther Goldstein on the birth of their granddaugher, Chana Mushka, daughter of Chayale and son-in-law Shmuly, February 11.

Condolences Ken Shayna on the death of his mother, Gazella Naffziger, January 20 James Shayman on the death of his son, David Shayman, January 23 Debbie Amdur on the death of her son, David Shayman, January 23. Ava Adler on the death of her mother, Minna Adler, January 31. Anita Norich on the death of her father, Isaac Norich, January 10. James Shayman and Andrea Kevrick and Richard and Deborah Amdur on the death of James and Deborah’s son, David Shayman, January 22

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