In Washtenaw County Is Published Annually by the Washtenaw Jewish News, 2939 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108

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2011-2012

C W ounty W ashtena in Temple Beth Emeth

Join us as we explore our relationship with Torah: Its word, Its scroll, Its life

Summer Schedule 5:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Dinner 7:30 pm Shabbat Service

Starting September 9th 5:30 pm Tot Shabbat & Dinner 6:30 pm Sukkat Shalom (elementary) & Shira (songs) 7:30 pm Shabbat Service

Photographs: Bette Cotzin, Gregory Fox Design: Marc Williams

2309 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.templebethemeth.org 734-665-4744 Contents

The Jewish calendar 3 MEn’S orGAnizAtionS Jewish Learning Institute 46 Keeping kosher in Ann Arbor 53 Men’s Club, Beth Israel Keshet Ann Arbor 47 Guide 2011 advertisers 55 Congregation 36 T.E.A.C.H. 48 Organization contacts 56 Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood 36 Temple Beth Emeth CoMMunity orGAnizAtionS WoMEn’S orGAnizAtionS Religious School 30 Jewish Community Center Hadassah 36 Torah Enrichment Program 48 of Greater Ann Arbor 8 Jewish Women’s Circle 37 CD-ROM Judaic Classics Library 48 Jewish Community Foundation Mikvah Israel 37 Jewish Educators Council of Washtenaw County 7 Women’s American ORT 38 of Ann Arbor 48 Jewish Family Services Women’s League, Beth Israel youth ACtivitiES of Washtenaw County 7 Congregation 37 Beth Israel Youth Programs 19 Jewish Federation Sisterhood, Temple Beth Emeth 37 Camp Gan Israel 49 of Greater Ann Arbor 5 Yad Shoshana 39 Gan Yeladim Enrichment 51 ConGrEGAtionS AnD CAMPuS orGAnizAtionS Habonim Dror 51 rELiGiouS LifE Hillel Foundation, EMU 39 JCC Early Childhood Center 9 Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan 13 Hillel Foundation, U-M 40 JCC Camp Raanana 11 Ann Arbor Reconstructionist J Street U 44 JCC Youth Programs 9 Havurah 13 U-M Center for Middle Eastern and Temple Beth Emeth Youth Groups 33 Beth Israel Congregation 15 North African Studies 44 Young Judaea 51 Congregation Beth Chabad 22 Chabad House at the U-M 44 DEtroit AGEnCiES Jewish Cultural Society 24 U-M Hebrew and Jewish Federation Alliance for Pardes Hannah 28 Cultural Studies 45 Jewish Education 52 Temple Beth Emeth 28 U-M Jean and Samuel Frankel Center Holocaust Memorial Center 52 oLDEr ADuLt ProGrAMS for Judaic Studies 46 Israel Bonds 52 SPICE of Life 33 U-M Jewish Communal Leadership Jewish Community Center ADuLt ACtivitiES Program 45 of Metropolitan Detroit 53 Chaverim B’shirim 34 U-M Judaica Collection 45 Jewish Community Relations Council Interfaith Hospitality Network 34 EDuCAtion of Metropolitan Detroit 53 Israeli Dancing of Ann Arbor 34 Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah Jewish Family Services 54 JCC Yiddish Group 34 Religious School 15 Jewish Federation Jewish Professionals of Ann Arbor 34 Beth Israel Education Department 19 of Metropolitan Detroit 54 Raoul Wallenberg Committee 35 Hebrew Day School 46 Jewish Vocational Service 54 Yidish Tish 36 Jewish Cultural School 27

Jewish Life in Washtenaw County is published annually by the Washtenaw Jewish News, 2939 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. The WJN is a free and independent monthly newspaper. It is registered as a non-profit Michigan corporation. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of its editors or staff. TheWashtenaw Jewish News is supported by the donations of the businesses appearing within these pages. Editor: Susan Kravitz Ayer Design and Layout: Dennis Platte Advertising Manager: Gordon White Cover photography: Susan Kravitz Ayer

1 Welcome to Beth Israel Congregation! Beth Israel is a thriving egalitarian community in which you can share the experiences and joys of Jewish life in spiritual, social and thought provoking educational activities throughout the year.

We express our love of tradition in our beautiful sanctuary, a special place situated in the round amidst a natural setting, where you can participate in meaningful worship reflecting the Jewish calendar and life cycle events. Captivating and inspirational sermons and our warm members add to the richness and uniqueness of the Beth Israel religious experience.

Our membership is dedicated to Tikkun Olam – repairing the world. We support many local and worldwide agencies where you can join the fight against: poverty, homelessness, hunger and terrorism. Additionally, we are passionate about saving our environment and greening our community.

We are life long learners and promote educational opportunities to all generations. Our Religious School, adult Hebrew courses, Torah study, discussion series, Lunch and Learns and distinguished guest speakers are all examples of what we offer to engage our congregants in Judaic knowledge.

We open our arms to you regardless of your race or sexual orientation, regardless of your income or occupation, whether you are single, married, or in a committed relationship. We are here for you!

Please join us for our upcoming events

Beth Israel Fun Fair (Sept. 4) Pet Shabbat (Sept. 23) Rosh Hashanah Family Celebration (Sept.28) Tot Sukkot Dinner (Oct. 18) International Shul of Pancakes on Simchat Torah (Oct. 21 ) Friday Night Lights Dinner (Oct. 21) and many others.

Beth Israel Congregation 2000 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (734) 665-9897 www.bethisrael-aa.org

A member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

2 Jewish Holidays, 5772

Rosh HaShanah — September 29. Yom Hashoah — April 19. The Jewish New Year marks the begin- Holocaust Memorial Day in ning of ten days of repentance culmi- remembrance of the 6 million nating with Yom Kippur. Jews killed by the German Nazi regime and their collaborators. Yom Kippur — October 8. The Day of Atonement. Yom Ha’Zikoron — April 25. Memorial Day in memory of the Sukkot — October 13. Sukkot com- fallen soldiers of the Israel De- memorates the forty years of wander- fense Forces and victims of Arab ing of the People of Israel in the desert terrorism. after the exodus from Egypt. In mem- Jewish Holidays, 5772 ory Jewish people are commanded to Yom HaAtzmaut — April 26. Israel (2011/2012) build and live in temporary dwellings Independence Day marks the Declara- for seven days (Leviticus 23:33). tion of Independence of the State of All holidays begin at sunset the Israel in 1948. preceding evening Lag BaOmer — Rosh Hashanah . . . .September 29 May 10. Lag BaOmer Yom Kippur...... October 8 is the 33rd day of the Omer commemorat- Sukkot...... O. ctober 13 ing a break in the Shemini Atzeret...... October 20 mourning period for the 24,000 students Simchat Torah...... O. ctober 21 of Rabbi Akiva (2nd century). Chanukah...... December 21 Yom Yerusha- Tu B’Shevat...... February 8 layim — May 20. Purim...... March. 8 Jerusalem Day celebrates the liberation Passover...... April 7 of Jerusalem during Yom HaShoah...... April. 19 the Six-Day War. Yom HaZikaron...... April. 25 Shavuot — May 27. Shavuot commemo- Yom HaAtzmaut...... April. 26 Simhat Torah — October 21. rates the giving of the Torah and the Lag B’Omer...... May 10 Simchat Torah marks the completion Ten Commandments to Israelites at of the annual reading of the Torah. Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago. Yom Yerushalayim...... May 20 The concluding section of Torah is Shavuot means “weeks”; Torah was Shavuot ...... May 27 read followed by the reading of the given 7 weeks after the exodus from first section of Genesis, symbolizing Egypt. First harvest was brought to the Tisha B’Av...... July. 29 the continuing annual cycle of weekly Temple on Shavuot. Torah reading. Tishah B’Av — July 29. Chanukah — December 21. Fast of the Ninth of Av in the Chanukah celebrates the rededication Hebrew calendar commemo- of the Temple in Jerusalem after the rates the destruction of the victory of the Maccabees over the Hel- first and second Temples (the lenistic (Greek) army. first by the Babylonians in Tu B’Shvat — February 8. Tu Bishvat 586 B.C.E.; the second by the is also known as the New Year for Trees. Romans in 70 C.E.). Expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492 Purim — March 8. Purim commemo- also falls on this date. rates the annulment of the decree against the Jewish people in ancient Persia (Late 6th century B.C.E.). Passover — April 7. Passover com- memorates the exodus of the people of Israel from ancient Egypt. 3 TheThe JewishJewish CulturalCultural SocietySociety aa differentdifferent wayway toto dodo JewishJewish

Community Education ▪ Secular Humanistic Jewish Community ▪ Learning about Jewish culture & history ▪ Celebrating lifecycle events ▪ Fun, interactive classroom experiences ▪ Engaging adult education & social action ▪ Music, dance, cooking, ﬁeld trips ▪ Monthly Shabbat gatherings ▪ Two year B'nai Mitzvah program ▪ Family holiday observances ▪ Teen community leadership program 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor MI www.jewishculturalsociety.org We welcome you to join us! 734.975.9872

4 Jewish Federation community Of Greater Ann Arbor organizations 2011 Annual Campaign Allocations NOTE: All addresses are in Ann Arbor, unless otherwise specified . National Jewish Federations of North America $54,550 JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR Jewish Council for Public Affairs 1,500 Taglit Birthright 5,000 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 tel: 677-0100 Total National Allocations $ 61,050 email: [email protected] website: www.jewishannarbor.org Edward Goldman, president Overseas David Shtulman, executive director Collective Overseas Funding $209,300 At the center of a wonderfully diverse and welcoming Jewish Elective Overseas Funding community, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor celebrates Selah Israel Crisis Management Center 7,000 and strengthens Jewish life at home, in Israel and around the world. Hand in Hand Schools 5,000 Federation sponsors a wide variety of social, educational, cultural Net@ (JAFI) 7,500 and scholarship programs throughout the year, including Interagency Task Force on Israel/Arab Issues 1,000 seminars and lectures, trips to Israel and community celebrations. Welfare Relief in the FSU (JDC) 25,000 Federation’s fall ”Main Event” brings together hundreds of community members to share an evening of community Partnership 2000 40,000 education and fellowship, and is a highlight of its annual Total Overseas Allocations $294,800 campaign in support of Ann Arbor’s vibrant Jewish communal life. In the spring, Celebrate Israel is a festive celebration of Israel Independence Day. Local Ann Arbor Eruv $500 The 2011 annual campaign raised over $1.35 million from 1,200 donor families. In addition to supporting local Jewish agencies Chabad of Ann Arbor 5,000 and overseas partners (see allocations sidebar) the Federation Hebrew Day School 102,000 supports projects in Israel and around the world that reflect the Hillel at Eastern Michigan University 11,650 unique progressive character of Ann Arbor. The Federation is an Hillel at the University of Michigan 5,000 active participant in the Michigan/Central Galilee Partnership 2000 project, anchored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Israel Teen Scholarships 9,700 Detroit. Since 2007, Ann Arbor has had a special relationship with Jewish Community Center 155,000 Moshav Nahalal, involving numerous programs and visits aimed Jewish Educators Council 5,000 at strengthening the Jewish identity and connectedness of both Jewish Family Services 112,750 communities. Jewish Federation and Community Foundation 530,000 The strength of the Federation comes from its many volunteers Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships 5,000 and active participants in the annual campaign, community programs, affinity groups and committees. The Federation Keshet Ann Arbor Hebrew Program 12,750 welcomes inquiries from new and existing community members Michigan Israel Business Bridge 9,000 who are interested in exploring ways to be involved or simply to Michigan Jewish Professionals Organization 500 learn more about Jewish life in Washtenaw County Reserve for Unmet Pledges 40,000 Total Local Allocations $1,003,850

Total 2011-2012 Allocations $1,359,700

A complete explanation of these allocations can be found at www.jewishannarbor.org, under Ways to Give>2010 Allocations Report.

5 Why JFS? Because sometimes going to the doctor all alone is scary. Because sometimes the best-laid career plans run off course. Because sometimes a compassionate, knowledgeable listener is themost important thing in the universe. Because quality, expertise and dignity are Why JFS? always at the core of what we do. But we can’t do it without you. Help us ensure that these vital community needs are met.

Here’s a few more • AJFCA Goodman Award-Winning Patient Partners reasons to give – and give • Caregiver Consultations • Counseling generously—to JFS: • Employment Services and Training • Blue Cross Blue Shield Diana C. Jones Honorable Mention Award

To give, go to jfsannarbor.org today.

2245 S. State Street U Ann Arbor, MI 48104 U www.jfsannarbor.org U 734-769-0209

6 Older Adult Services Mental Health Services JEWISH COMMUNITY Foundation OF GREATER ANN ARBOR Geriatric social workers provide case manage- JFS offers mental health assessments, short- 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 ment, assessment, short-term counseling, term counseling and referrals to mental tel: 677-0100 home visits, crisis intervention, patient advo- health providers, as well as ongoing support Joan Lowenstein, chair cacy, and information and referrals for older to individuals and families. David Shtulman, director adults and their families. Volunteers provide friendly visiting and telephone reassurance to Employment and Career Services The Jewish Community Foundation is oper- homebound seniors, as well as accompani- ated by the Jewish Federation of Greater ment to medical appointments through the JFS provides help with job counseling Ann Arbor and exists to ensure that the high Patient Partners program. In collaboration with quality of Jewish life will continue in Washt- and search skills, résumé preparation, job the JCC, JFS provides a range of social, educa- retraining, and other vocational and sup- enaw County for community members’ tional and cultural programming for seniors. children and grandchildren. The Foundation port services. serves as custodian for many of the endowment funds of area Jewish agencies and Resettlement Services congregations assisting them to fulfill their future needs and dreams. Beth Israel Congre- JFS helps resettle new immigrants, provid- gation, Chabad House, Hebrew Day School, ing pre-arrival, reception and placement ser- the Jewish Community Center of Greater vices, and assistance in finding employment, Ann Arbor, Jewish Family Services and housing, and household furnishings. JFS also Temple Beth Emeth all partner with the Jew- helps new immigrants with daily English as ish Community Foundation to secure the a Second Language classes. financial future of the Jewish community. The Foundation’s board of directors is Transportation empowered to receive gifts and bequests of cash, stocks and property from indi- The JFS Transportation Program provides viduals, corporations and other entities. older and/or disabled adults with rides to The Foundation can help donors fulfill their medical appointments, social outings or philanthropic goals while addressing their on errands within the Ann Arbor and Yp- estate planning and tax needs, through the silanti area. The CareVan has a wheelchair lift and seating for ten. Other vehicles creation of donor-advised funds, permanent ElderLink restricted and unrestricted endowment include a minivan and a station wagon funds, charitable trusts and gift annuities. In lieu of a dedicated Jewish senior housing to accommodate clients with different The Jewish Community Foundation enables facility, ElderLink offers independent, assisted mobility issues. Reservations are required donors to assure that the institutions and living and nursing homes, as well as home at least one week in advance. programs in the community that they value care agencies, the tools and ability to meet will be available in perpetuity while leaving the needs of Jewish seniors. JFS trains staff Volunteer Services their own personal legacy in the community. and caregivers in Jewish culture, history, holidays, and the unique needs of Jewish You can make a difference. Use your skills Contact the director of the Foundation or older adults, along with providing Jewish and talents, and enjoy a rewarding experi- the executive directors of any of the partner social, educational and cultural programs at ence through the JFS Volunteer Program. organizations to consult confidentially about their facilities. Volunteers play an important role in fulfill- planned giving opportunities. ing the agency’s mission of service to the Caregiver Support Services community. Flexible opportunities are available to volunteers of all ages, from young JEWISH Family Services of The JFS Caregiver Concierge program assists teens to older adults, including: Washtenaw County adult children caring for aging parents. This • Friendly Visitors for older adults 2245 S. State Street, Suite 200, 48104 program provides support through an ex- tel: 769-0209 tensive menu of services including informa- • Patient Partners to assist older adults at fax: 769-0224 tion and referrals, facilitated introductions doctor’s visits email: [email protected] to facilities and service providers, monthly • Professional services such as legal, coun- website: www.jfsannarbor.org ”Caregiver Conversations” support groups seling, and medical/dental Anya Abramzon, executive director and educational workshops. • Administrative and agency support in the Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw New American Program office or at special events County (JFS), “Your Family in the Community,” enhances the lives of The New American Community Club assists • English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals and families through social foreign-born older adults in accessing social tutors and conversation partners services, education and advocacy. JFS is and medical services, offers direct psycho- accredited by CARF, the Commission on logical support and promotes the process of • Employment services and job searching Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, acculturation and integration into the larger • Holiday gift delivery and is a Medicare and Blue Cross agency. community through a variety of support and social services.

7 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ANN ARBOR 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 tel: 971-0990 fax: 677-0109 email: [email protected] website: www.jccannarbor.org Andrea Rosner-Najer, executive director Harriet Bakalar, presidentr The Jewish Community Center (JCC) strives to build a strong and cohesive sense of Jewish community and Jewish identity. The JCC initiates community- wide programs, brings together a diverse Jewish population, serves as a meeting place for Jewish organizations, and provides high-quality programming for Jewish people of all ages from the youngest child to the oldest adult.

During the year, the JCC holds many popular community wide events, including Apples & Honey (a family event celebrating the fall Jewish holidays), the Jewish Book Festival, Jewish Film Festival, a bi-yearly VOTED BEST auction, Family Fun Days, a family Passover PLACE TO BUY A celebration and the Matzah Factory with SANDWICH IN Chabad. WASHTENAW COUNTY BY ANN The JCC is also home to the JCC Early Child- ARBOR.COM hood Center, Jewish Federation of Greater APRIL 2011 Ann Arbor, Hebrew Day School, Jewish Cultural Society, Reconstructionist Havurah, the Washtenaw Jewish News, and a branch Deli Trays office of Jewish Family Services. for All Occasions JCC SHALOM PROGRAMS Ranging from email: [email protected] $7.25 – $13.50 / person Halye Aisner, director OPEN SUNDAYS Noon – 5 pm SHALOM ANN ARBOR The Jewish Community Center’s Shalom Ann Arbor assists relocating families and welcomes them to the Jewish community. The Shalom Ann Arbor Welcome Package is an essential information packet for newcomers or those considering relocating to the city. It includes 8 ing on Fridays, while Kids’ Club caters to the interests of students in grades 3–5 with separate fun activities and homework spaces. A Middle School Helpers program is also available for middle school students. JCC afterschool enrichment classes offer professional instruction in subjects such as swimming, tennis, gym games, martial arts, jewelry, clay, scrapbooking, cooking, yoga, lego robotics, basketball, and a wide variety of other interest areas. Kids’ Night Out programs are offered approximately every other month on a Saturday evening. The programs are for grades K–5, and give parents a chance to go out and kids a chance to have an exciting evening of games, crafts, dinner, and a movie. School’s Out / JCC’s In programs featuring field trips or special activities are offered from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. whenever Hebrew Day School and/or Ann Arbor Public Schools the Guide to Jewish Life, the most recent infant and toddler classes, Tot Shabbat, are closed for a day but the JCC is open. edition of the Washtenaw Jewish News, a and pre-school enrichment classes are School’s Out days are open to students half-priced membership to the JCC, informa- offered on a weekly basis. Songs, dance, from HDS, AAPS, and other schools and tion on activities in the Jewish community, holiday celebrations, and weekly Shabbat are for JCC members in grades K–5 (mid- and more. A volunteer will be available to observance enrich the curriculum along dle school students may also participate provide a personal welcome and introduc- with Shabbat family dinners, literacy events, as helpers for a reduced fee). tion to Ann Arbor’s Jewish community for and parenting programs. those who have already moved here. Vacation Fun Days programs featuring field Children are provided an opportunity trips and special programs are offered daily for active learning that allows them to from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. during the December, SHALOM BABY learn by being involved in their environ- February, April, and Passover school breaks. ment and by engaging in activities that Vacation Fun Days are open to students Shalom Baby welcomes parents, their encourage personal growth. They are from HDS, AAPS, and other schools and are newborns and newly-adopted children into given choices in the way they manipulate for JCC members in grades K–5 (middle the Jewish Community Center of Greater a variety of open-ended materials and school students may also participate as Ann Arbor. Shalom Baby provides growing with adult instructors who support their helpers for a reduced fee). families with a Welcome to the World gift choices and listen to them. A loving, sup- bag full of fun and helpful gifts; information portive atmosphere is provided in which JCC Snow Day programs for JCC mem- on parenting and Jewish resources for a child’s creativity and spontaneity are bers in grades K–8 are offered from parents and families. encouraged. A favorable staff-child ratio 10 a.m.–6 p.m. whenever AAPS schools enhances individual and developmental are closed due to winter weather condi- tions but the JCC is able to safely open. JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER activities designed to meet the child at his or her level of readiness. The program Special activities are run at the JCC on email: [email protected] those days. Noreen DeYoung, director uses the High Scope approach to Early Peretz Hirshbein, assistant director Childhood Education. The JCC also offers afterschool or Sun- day afternoon birthday parties featuring The JCC Early Childhood Center (ECC) YOUTH PROGRAMMING themes such as sports, arts and crafts, celebrates Judaism in a loving, supportive cartoon characters, and more. environment that encourages children’s email: [email protected] creativity and spontaneity. The ECC strives to Shoshana Jackson, youth, teen, and camp director create a growing experience in which children The JCC’s afterschool programs provide TEEN PROGRAMMING will thrive. licensed afterschool care from 3:20–6 p.m. email: [email protected] Shoshana Jackson, youth, teen, and camp director The ECC is accredited by the National for JCC members in kindergarten through Association for the Education for Young fifth grade. Transportation from certain Middle School Game Nights for students Children (NAEYC). Programs are provided for local elementary schools is available. The in grades 6–8 are offered on occasional children ages two months to five years. The Kids’ Konnection program for grades K–2 Saturday evenings. The Game Nights school offers morning pre-school and full features activities such as crafts, sports, feature movies, dinner, and arcade games and part-time childcare. In addition, parent/ holiday programming, and challah mak- at the JCC from 6:30–10 p.m.

9 10 Book Festival offers a unique opportunity to hear from many talented authors on a variety of subjects during weekday Lunch & Learn events, evening events, and on Sundays throughout the multi-day festival at the JCC. Events are free and open to the public.

Jewish Film Festival Each April, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, in association with the Jewish Community Center of Metro- politan Detroit and the Michigan Theater, brings the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival to Ann Arbor.

Film Discussion Group The Film Discussion Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month and is led by Russell Collins, executive director of the For high school students, the JCC orga- celebrations, and weekly special events or Michigan Theater and co-host of WEMU’s nizes Mizvahs & Munchies events that all-camp field trips. Cinema Chat. Discussions cover not only feature a combination of community movie plots and characters but also the At Camp Raanana, campers entering grades service/mitzvah projects, social activities, unique cinematic elements of film. K–2 enjoy the benefits of experienced and and munchies or dinner. The events are nurturing counselors and enriching activity held on Saturday evenings or Sunday sessions, including Red Cross swim lessons. Art Exhibits afternoons at the JCC or other locations. Campers entering grades 3–5 participate The JCC schedules a variety of art exhibits The JCC also provides support to Echad in Camp Raanana’s swim lessons and other and programs throughout the year in the BBYO, the Ann Arbor chapter of the B’nai activity offerings, and also choose an enrich- Amster Gallery. They may include individ- Brith Youth Organization, which is open ing weekly specialty such as Boating, Digital th th ual exhibits by local artists, traveling ex- to teens in 9 –12 grade and organizes Photography, Martial Arts, Lego Mania, Yoga, hibits and exhibits arranged by JCC staff social events, community service activi- Drama, Drumming, Clay Creations, World such as the Senior Photography Exhibit ties, and leadership training experiences of Sports, Edible Art, Dance, Magic, Jazzy that is scheduled for February and March. throughout the year. Jewelry, and Silly Science. Campers entering There is often programming planned in grades 6–8 participate in Camp Raanana’s coordination with these exhibits such as: In addition, each summer the JCC takes Pioneer Adventure Program, featuring a team of Ann Arbor athletes ages 13–16 docent tours, talks by the artists and/or exciting field trips and fun mitzvah projects audio visual presentations. to the JCC Maccabi Games (www.jc- each week. Camp Raanana also offers a CIT cmaccabigames.org). The JCC Maccabi program for entering 9th and 10th graders. Games are an incredible opportunity for Gelman Video Collection teens to experience a week of Olympics- style sporting competition, community JEWISH CULTURAL ARTS AND Through the generous support of Charles service, and social activities with Jewish EDUCATION and Rita Gelman, the DVDs and tapes teens from around the world. Self-expression is at the heart of Jewish of the Jewish Heritage Video Collection life and values. Arts and culture play a (JHVC) are available for rental from the JCC. CAMP RAANANA unique role in conveying Jewish val- website: www.CampRaanana.com ues and traditions from generation to email: [email protected] generation and the benefits and impact Shoshana Jackson, youth, teen, and camp director of arts and culture on our community are immeasurable. The JCC’s wide variety Camp Raanana, the JCC’s outdoor summer of offerings, including film, music, adult day camp for children entering kindergar- education, lectures, and art, enrich not ten through eighth grade, offers the per- only the Jewish community but also the fect environment for children to explore community-at-large. Programs include: new interests, gain self-confidence, inter- act with other Jewish youth and have fun outside. The camp offers nine one-week Jewish Book Festival sessions each summer and provides swim For over 20 years, the JCC has hosted a lessons, arts & crafts, music, Judaics, nature Jewish Book Festival in November. The exploration, sports, free swim, Shabbat

11 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra We Speak MuSic in the key of a2 2011-2012 Arie Lipsky, Music Director Opening Night September 17 • Michigan Theater • 8:00 pm Beethoven Festival October 22 • Michigan Theater • 8:00 pm Rigoletto November 12 • Michigan Theater • 8:00 pm /Magical Musical Tales November 13 • Michigan Theater • 4:00 pm /Sing Along with Santa December 10 • Bethlehem UCC • 4:00 pm Mozart Birthday Bash January 21 • Michigan Theater • 8:00 pm /Once Upon a Timpani March 10 • Michigan Theater • 4:00 pm Masterworks March 17 • Michigan Theater • 8:00 pm Carmina Burana April 21 • Hill Auditorium • 8:00 pm /Denotes Benard L. Maas Foundation Family Series Concert 734.994.4801 www.a2so.com

12 offers all major holidays, Shabbat, and life- Learners’ Service, usually on the first cycle events, a Beit Sefer (religious school) Saturday of each month (September - congregations and a full schedule of community and cul- June; check the website for dates), at tural activities. The Havurah is a member of 10 a.m. Each month focuses on a dif- and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. ferent aspect of the Saturday morning religious life service, exploring the hows and whys of everything from the postures we THE COMMUNITY take to the individuals that contribut- ANN ARBOR ORTHODOX MINYAN Informality and a strong sense of commu- ed to the siddur, to the history behind tel: 994-5822 nity are the essence of a Havurah. Events the Torah service. This is a lively, email: [email protected] like a baby-naming or bar / bat mitzvah engaging morning filled with lots of website: www.annarborminyan.org typically attract a majority of the entire questions and spirited discussion. Rabbi Rod Glogower membership. From evenings of song and Learners’ Services take place at the dance to the annual Sukkot Retreat to Jewish Community Center of Greater The Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan meets Ann Arbor. in the University of Michigan Hillel in monthly sessions in Jewish meditation, conjunction with the Hillel student the AARH offers members numerous High Holiday services for Rosh Orthodox Minyan. Services are held weekly opportunities to regularly or occasionally Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom at sundown on Fridays during the school plug in to a warm, hospitable community. Kippur day are musical, spiritual and year and between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the summer, depending on the week. Shabbat morning services are at 9:30 a.m. The Shabbat afternoon Mincha service is held a half-hour before sunset year round, followed by Seudah Shlishit and Maariv. Daily morning services are held in conjunction with Chabad House at 7:30 a.m., Monday–Wednesday at Hillel, and Thursday and Friday, and Sunday (at 9 a.m.) at Chabad House. A variety of formal and informal learning opportunities are offered during the school year, including Rabbi Glogower’s Tuesday evening class: ”Topics in Rabbinic Literature” and a short class between Shabbat Mincha and Maariv. The Minyan sponsors other activities throughout the year, including the annual Shavuot picnic a picnic in the fall and other holiday celebrations, such as Shabbatonim featuring special guests.

ANN ARBOR Many singles, mixed-religion couples and highly participatory, led by long- RECONSTRUCTIONIST HAVURAH non-traditional families are long-term, time Havurah member and rabbinic student Aura Ahuvia. In keeping with P.O. Box 7451, 48107 active members of the AARH. All find a the Havurah’s belief that prayer should tel: 445-1910 welcoming and comfortable community. always be free and open to all, non- email: [email protected] members are welcome to join the website: www.aarecon.org RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE Havurah for High Holiday services; no Reconstructionism is the fastest-growing tickets are required. Children’s services The AARH observes Shabbat on the major branch of Judaism. It views Judaism and child care are also offered. High fourth Friday evening of each month at as an evolving religious civilization that Holiday Services take place at the Uni- 6:15 p.m. as well as the second Satur- encompasses religious, intellectual and tarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 day morning at 10 a.m. Fourth Friday cultural life. It respects both traditions— Ann Arbor-Saline Road. services feature a highly-musical Kabbalat giving them “a vote, not a veto”—and Shabbat, followed by an informal potluck Holidays and festivals are cause for intellect, as how best to live as Jews in the dinner. Second Saturdays are also highly great celebration: Simchat Torah, twenty-first century is explored. musical and feature an extended discus- Chanukah and, especially, the annual The Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah sion of the Torah parsha. All Shabbat ser- Purim Party. There’s also a community- is an open, welcoming, innovative com- vices take place at the Jewish Community wide second seder which might munity that works to integrate Jewish Center of Greater Ann Arbor. feature creative offerings from a tikkun religious tradition and culture with its olam-based wine sampling to a dra- In addition, the AARH offers a unique, member’s needs as modern Jews. Since matic recap of the exodus. 10 part series of services, known as the 1993, it has grown to over 60 families and 13 The U-M Jean & Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and The Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies Fall 2011 Events Calendar September 15, 12:15 pm October 17-18, 8:45 am – 5:30 pm October 27, 12:15 pm November 10-11, 8:45 am – 5:30 pm Zvi Gitelman, University of Michigan Medieval Exegesis: An Interfaith Melissa Klapper, Rowan University Jewish Political Behavior in Europe, and 2011-2012 Frankel Institute Discourse and 2011-2012 Frankel Institute Israel and the United States Uncertain Ethnicity: Construing This conference examines the interpretation The Absence of Rights Discourse in Symposium with Samuel Abrams, Jewishness in Russia and Ukraine of scripture—the Hebrew Bible, the New American Jewish Women’s Pre- David Engel, David Fishman, 202 S. Thayer Street, Room 2022 Testament, the Qur’an—in late-medieval World War II Social and Political Zvi Gitelman, Rebecca Kobrin, Iberia as a vehicle for dialogue and conflict. Activism and Sergei Lagodinsky. September 22, 12:15 pm Papers will be presented by approximately 202 S. Thayer Street, Room 2022 The Michigan League, 911 N. University Sammy Smooha, University of Haifa 20 experts from Europe, Israel, and the and 2011-2012 Frankel Institute U.S. The conference is being funded by the October 27, 7 pm November 15, 4 pm Are Palestinian-Arab Citizens in the European Research Council. Daniel Boyarin, U-C Berkeley Tamar El Or, Hebrew University Jewish State a Ticking Time Bomb? http://www.congresos.cchs.csic.es/exegesis/ Mark and the Torah: The Land of the Bible as the Land 202 S. Thayer Street, Room 2022 Rackham Auditorium, 4th floor A New Perspective of the Sandal TBD 202 S. 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14 BEIT SEFER (RELIGIOUS SCHOOL) The Beit Sefer is an innovative, warm, and meaningful educational experience for K- 7th graders that welcomes the children of AARH members and non-members alike. Combining experience and exuberance, the staff works to help each student find his or her own path to a Jewish identity that includes a grounding in both Jewish religion and civilization. Class topics include: Jewish Living Skills, Prayer and Spirituality, Peoplehood, Israel and Hebrew. Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), is an important part of the curriculum. The Beit Sefer uses a hands-on approach that includes music sessions, crafts, storytelling, plays and Tzedakah (service learning) projects, leading up to bar or bat mitzvah. The Beit Sefer meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at the Jewish Community Center, Active involvement of parents is encouraged. New this year is a post-bar/bat mitzvah program, Hineini, for students in, and especially beyond, their bar /bat mitzvah bers in times of celebration and in times for parents and pre-schoolers, and Mini year. It meets on Sunday afternoons, of need. Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, who Minyan for grades K–2, are offered on a and is designed to continue students’ is a graduate of the Jewish Theological set schedule. The High Holidays include education by encouraging asking the Seminary, has served the congregation alternative family programs and services most challenging questions, wrestling with distinction for over 20 years. Rabbi appropriate for different ages of children. with answers, and developing communal Kim Blumenthal, also a JTS graduate, has The festive Megilla Reading and celebra- leadership skills. served as the congregation’s first assistant tion of Purim, in which both adults as well rabbi since 2008. as children dress in costume, is one of Visit the AARH website, www.aarecon.org, the highlights of the year. Each year Beth Beth Israel offers religious services that to find out more about Reconstructionism Israel plans and hosts the very moving are traditional in form, egalitarian in and the Havurah. Unless otherwise noted, community wide Yom Hazikaron (Israeli nature, and participatory in practice. The non-members and interfaith couples are Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism services feature a wonderful sense of welcome at all services and activities on Remembrance Day) Ceremony. the website calendar. fellowship and community. Congregants take leading roles in the conducting of all An egalitarian daily minyan, led by con- services. gregants is held Sunday–Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on winter Sundays.) Beth Israel CongregatioN Kabbalat Shabbat services are held Conservative) throughout the year on Friday evenings Recognizing the critical importance of 2000 Washtenaw Avenue 48104 at 6 p.m. with frequent late services and Jewish learning for all ages, adult edu- tel: 665-9897 programs. Shabbat and holiday morning cation classes are held throughout the fax: 665-2733 services begin at 9:30 a.m. In addition year. These feature traditional text and email: [email protected] to the regular weekly services, there are Judaic study classes, Adult Hebrew— website: www.bethisrael-aa.org many special celebrations: a pancake both conversational and biblical Hebrew Robert Dobrusin, rabb breakfast for Simchat Torah, a winter classes—for all levels of experience, lunch Kim Blumenthal, assistant rabb Sweatshirt Shabbat followed by a cholent and learn discussions, and a nine ses- Elliot Sorkin, executive director kiddush, a Fall Pet Shabbat for Pets and sion “Introduction to Judaism” series on Their Human Friends, and a summer time Sunday mornings. The Shabbat Limmud Established in 1916, Beth Israel has been Friday evening “Barbecue and Barchu.” program offers discussions on the Torah a vital presence in the spiritual, social and These and others are all events which portion of the week before services on educational lives of its members for 95 further enhance the unique feeling of Shabbat mornings. The one evening years. The congregation, a member of community at Beth Israel. “High Holiday University” presents an the United Synagogue of Conservative in-depth look at the holiest days on the Beth Israel offers many Shabbat morn- Judaism, is a welcoming and warm com- calendar. The Alfred and Alice Rosenberg ing activities for children. Moadon (an munity, which fosters a connectedness Adult Scholar in Residence Fund brings informal gathering place), Kehillat Shab- to our rich tradition, embraces innovative in noted scholars from around the world bat (an enhanced Shabbat service for and creative programming, and provides every other year. This year’s scholar will upper elementary students), Tot Shabbat an important support system for its mem- be Hazzan Henry Rosenblum who will

15 speak on the history and meaning of synagogue music. New this year will be a twelve session multimedia discussion series on Israel developed by the Hart- man Institute based in Jerusalem. Social and recreational activities which allow people to get to know each other better and programs emphasizing tikkun olam are an important part of congregational life. Annual events such as the Family Fun Fair, Quiz Night, and the themed Purim Celebration, delight the young and the old alike. Beth Israel hosts the homeless during Christmas and New Years Day through the Rotating Overflow Shelter program, provides volunteers to the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House for homeless families, runs a blood drive in March, and maintains a garden which supplies fresh vegetables smooth skin to hunger programs. The Beth Israel Mitz- vah Connection organizes volunteers for phone calls and visits to the frail elderly, as well as meals, rides, and errands to youthful smile congregants who need them. The Chevra Nehama assists people who are recently bereaved. Activities for children and graceful curves youth in 3rd–12th grades provide opportunities to socialize and have a good time in a Jewish framework. Beth Israel maintains its own compre- natural glow hensive website, Facebook fan page, and an e-mail list for weekly announcements. Non-members are invited to participate in all of its activities. New residents of Washtenaw County since last Yom Kip- What does pur may request free tickets to the High Beauty Holiday services. People aged 35 and mean to you? under may join the congregation in their first year for a dues of $300 (plus United How do you define beauty? With more than 100 years Synagogue dues of $34.75). of combined experience, our board-certified plastic Beth Israel Programs surgeons will help you reveal the beauty in you... Department tel: 769-1651 fax: 665-2733 e-mail: [email protected] Paul Izenberg, MD The Program Department provides high David Hing, MD Call for a confidential consultation quality, experiential and informal Jewish learning opportunities for youth, adults, Richard Beil, MD 734 712 2323 and families. Programming embraces Daniel Sherick, MD the full spectrum of Jewish life: cultural, educational, social, religious, and spiri- Ian Lytle, MD tual. Events are meant to reinforce and complement Jewish experiences in the cprs-aa.com home and beyond. To best achieve these objectives, weekly, monthly, and annual events are offered. All events are open to the community.

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16 Annual Programs can enjoy listening to stories while older Evening Programs for Tots kids will help to lead the Kabbalat Shab- and Their Parents bat service. The Beth Israel Garden Beth Israel offers a comprehensive program An “International Shul of Pancakes for families with young children. Dinners Each summer Beth Israel members Breakfast” is offered between the Shaha- such as the Tot Friday Night Dinner, Tot Suk- maintain a community garden at County rit Service and the Torah processionals kot dinner, and Tot Hanukkah Party include Farm Park where they grow flowers and on Simchat Torah. “Sweatshirt Shabbat” activities such as songs, crafts, and informal vegetables. Over half of the produce encourages everyone to wear a sweat- educational fun. These are a great way for the grown is donated to Food Gatherers shirt to a winter Shabbat morning service, youngest members to celebrate the holidays through the “Faith and Food” program to followed by kiddush with a selection of at Beth Israel along with their families. help others in the community. The rest is cholents with recipes from the around used at Beth Israel for Kiddush luncheons the world. Each year in December the “An- and synagogue dinners. nual Beth Israel Chinese Dinner at House Purim Celebration of Israel Kaifeng” is held in the social hall. The entire congregation gets into the act Summer Shabbat High Holy Day Programs for Children by dressing up in costumes (adults as well Celebrations and Teens: Age-appropriate services as children) and participating in a themed and educational programs are offered Purim Megilla Reading. Past events include During the summer months, Beth Israel for almost every level at Beth Israel, from A Harry Potter Purim, A Star Wars Purim, The offers a variety of outdoor Shabbat pro- preschoolers through 8th grade. High Pirates of Purim, A Star Trek to Purim, and the grams such as Barbecue and Barchu on Holiday celebrations begin with a High Reb Sullivan Show with the Whole Megilla, the Friday of July 4th weekend, Shabbat in the Park potluck dinner and Shabbat services at County Farm Park, and Pet Shabbat where dozens of dogs come with their families to an outdoor Shabbat celebration.

The Beth Israel Fun Fair In September, the Beth Israel Fun Fair is the annual farewell to summer. During the fair there are great activities for all ages including a bounce house, face painting, grilled hot dogs and veggie dogs, snow cones, bocce ball, kick ball, relay races and more.

Quiz Night A highlight of the programming year is the annual multi-media Beth Israel Quiz Night. Adults of all ages compete as teams to answer trivia questions, audio and video clues, and other puzzles in a fun filled, social evening. The Quiz Night Holiday Family Celebration, an erev Rosh featuring The Bagels. Each year brings a new takes place in January. Hashanah happening that is an ideal way theme to the Purim celebration, designed to for families with pre-school and early delight everyone in attendance. elementary school-age children to learn SPECIAL SHABBAT AND Holiday about and celebrate the High Holidays in Programs a family-friendly manner. Interfaith Programs On the mornings of Rosh Hashanah and Beth Israel is an active member of the Shabbat, Holiday and Other Yom Kippur two hour programs for dif- interfaith community. Participation in Special Meals ferent age groups are held. At these pro- community interfaith events is encour- grams, children celebrate the holidays in aged and often interfaith educational Beth Israel hosts a number of Shabbat ways ranging from stories and games for gatherings are hosted at the synagogue. and holiday meals as a means of getting the youngest kids to offering older kids to know other members of the syna- opportunities for serious discussion and gogue community and enhance one’s Shabbat Morning Programs service-leading. On the second morning for Kids celebration of Shabbat and holidays. of Rosh Hashanah, a Rosh Hashanah Fam- Friday Night Lights is a new series of ily Program is held: an informal, participa- Beth Israel offers Shabbat morning family-friendly dairy dinners with a warm tory service celebrating Rosh Hashanah, programs and services for children of all Shabbat celebration. Younger children the birthday of the world. 17 Your feet are in good hands

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18 New for this coming year, the education department is offering a monthly preschool-aged program during regular Sunday morning Religious School hours. Open to three- and four-year-old children, this new program uses cutting-edge early childhood pedagogy to bring the cycle of the Jewish year alive for the youngest students.

Friday Night Lights On each of five Friday nights a family oriented Shabbat evening service is offered at 6 p.m., followed by a dairy dinner at 7 p.m. The Friday Night Lights programs will be held: October 21 (which will include the K-1 Torah Consecration Ceremony), November 18, January 20, March 2, and May 4. RSVPs and payment are required before each of the programs.

Elementary Program Grades K–1 meet Sunday mornings. Grade 2 meets on Sunday and Wednesday ages. Tot Shabbat meets on the 2nd and High School Programs afternoons. Grades 3–5 meet on Sunday, 4th Saturday of each month and offers a Monday and Wednesday. Please see the listing under Beth Israel Religious Shabbat celebration for preschoolers. Tot BIRS students are introduced to Jewish Shabbat includes interactive stories and School for the various opportunities for High School Students. learning through a program rich in Jewish songs, a Torah parade, and a visit from experiences. Music, games, stories, age one of the rabbis. On the second Satur- appropriate prayer, and crafts are all part day of each month there are also two Education Department of the weekly classroom routines. In the additional services for children in kinder- Religious School elementary grades, students build their garten through 2nd grade (Mini-Minyan) tel: 769-2041 knowledge of Hebrew reading, writing and for children in 3rd through 5th grade email: [email protected] and siddur (prayer book) skills each year. (Kehillat Shabbat). These participatory Cindy Saper, director of education The study of conversational Hebrew helps services both offer kids a chance to learn students develop fluid reading skills and and lead Shabbat morning songs and Beth Israel Religious School’s mission is appreciate Hebrew as a living language prayers and include special activities each to develop and strengthen the Jewish that connects them to the worldwide month. Mini Minyan includes a short and identity of students in kindergarten Jewish community. High school madrichim song-filled service along with parent- through twelfth grade by building their work in the classrooms and tutor to the led games and learning activities, while knowledge, skills, and commitment to elementary students. Kehillat Shabbat includes a participatory lead full Jewish lives. Throughout their elementary years, service led by the kids as well as discus- The comprehensive curriculum includes sion and games. students develop skills and knowledge of study of Torah, holidays, Jewish lifecycle, text, ethics and values, and Jewish practice. Israel, Jewish history and contempo- Holidays provide times to celebrate with Youth Groups rary Jewish life, tefillah (prayer), mitzvot (commandments), ethics, values, Beth Israel youth groups offer the oppor- Hebrew reading, and Hebrew conversa- tunity for the children in the community tion. Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam proj- to make friends in fun, informal Jewish ects, family programs, and field trips are settings, fostering a more comfortable, all included in the students’ educational familiar feeling toward synagogue life experience and emphasize the impor- and their Jewish identity. Chalutzim is the tance of being part of the synagogue youth group for 3rd-5th grade students, and wider Jewish community. The Bar and the middle school youth group is and Bat Mitzvah and Madrichim (leader- called Kadima. At Kadima events kids ship) programs provide opportunities enjoy local attractions, trips to indoor for students to continue their Jewish water parks, and an overnight lock-in at education through high school. the shul.

19 family or school wide programs. Planned for this year are a Torah celebration, Purim celebration, Tu B’shvat seder, model sed- ers, Israel Maccabiah, and more.

MiDDLE SChooL ProGrAM Grades 6 and 7 meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, and have other programming on selected ‘ ’ Shabbat mornings throughout the year. Coming2011-12 SeasonHome Grade 8 meets on Sunday mornings. The middle school program addresses the many issues important to students Avenue Q at this time in their lives. The goals for 15- Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre the religious school during the middle SEP 18 school years are to increase learning in both subject areas and skills, while Death of a Salesman engaging students in quality discus- Arthur Miller Theatre sions and activities as they explore their 27- own Jewish identities. Reviewing Jewish OCT 30 lifecycle events, exploring the concepts of mitzvot, contemplating Jewish ethics and Much Ado about values, looking at Talmud and other tradi- 26- tional Jewish texts, learning the history of

JAN Nothing 29 the Jewish people, thinking about what Arthur Miller Theatre it means to be a Jew in today’s world, coming together as a community each Grey Gardens week for tefillot, and engaging in a formal 8- Arthur Miller Theatre study of conversational Hebrew are all MAR 11 components of the program. Sunday morning programming includes an elec- Leaving Iowa tives period: each semester 6th and 7th 3 - Arthur Miller Theatre graders choose an elective offered by one

MAY of the teaching or rabbinic staff. These 6 electives are academic, but supplemental Sweeney Todd to the core Judaics curriculum. 7- Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Sixth graders attend an exciting Shab-

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20 BIRS works cooperatively with the com- aged to attend a summer teen program All Began, “Masoretic Midrash: Were They munity to offer conversational Hebrew at to Israel and may apply for a Ladin Israel Trying to Tell us Something Hidden in the an immersion level in the middle school. Teen Trip Scholarship to help with the Texts” and “Shlomo Carlebach: The Man These classes are designed for students expenses. In addition, high school stu- and his Music.” He is the 2012 Alfred and who have attended Hebrew Day School in dents are encouraged to take advantage Alice Rosenberg Scholar in Residence. the past, as well as students who have an of the Hebrew classes offered through Beth Israel classes are open to all, regard- extensive Hebrew background from other Keshet Ann Arbor. less of synagogue affiliation. learning experiences. Students whose A 9-session course entitled Introduction families are not Beth Israel members are Adult Education to Judaism will be offered on Sunday welcome to attend these classes, and mornings from 9:30–10:45 a.m., begin- encouraged to call for more information. Beth Israel offers a variety of programs ning September 25. Taught by Rabbi to interest learners of all ages. Beth Robert Dobrusin and Rabbi Kim Blumen- High School Programs Israel hosts the community-wide Adult thal, it will cover many topics including Hebrew program, with classes in both the holidays, prayer, history and home The madrichim program for 2011–2012 conversational and Biblical Hebrew rituals. It is designed for those who are will consist of two tracks. Students in- taught at several different levels. Many curious about Judaism, are beginning volved in track one will have the oppor- other classes and lectures are offered the process of conversion to Judaism and tunity to serve as educational assistants, throughout the year, including a weekly those who wish to re-familiarize them- developing their skills as classroom Wednesday Lunch and Learn sessions, selves with the foundation of Jewish assistants and tutors. Participants in track text study classes on the weekly Torah belief and practice. two will engage in community service portion and other topics, special holiday initiatives, including monthly work days at study sessions, a Mussar Group, an New this year, Beth Israel Congregation Alpha House. All madrichim will have op- evening High Holiday University on the will present a 12-session multimedia portunities for learn and socializing within High Holy Days, a Tikkun Leil Shavuot series entitled: “Engaging Israel” begin- the framework of the program. This year’s Study program, and educational pro- ning on Tuesday evening October 18 at 8 education topic is “Forbidden Torah.” grams facilitated by Rabbi Dobrusin and p.m., developed by the Hartman Institute Rabbi Blumenthal. in Jerusalem. The goal of the project, In addition to the madrichim program, according to the Hartman Institute is to there are many opportunities for high The year’s highlight will be visiting “respond to growing feelings of dis- school students at BIC, beginning with scholar hazzan (Cantor) Henry Rosen- enchantment and disinterest toward the annual kick-off dinner on August 31. blum, hazzan of the Forest Hills Jewish Israel… by creating a new narrative There are also programs specifically for Center. Formerly he served as the dean regarding the significance of Israel for high school students offered in conjunc- of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School and Jewish life. This narrative will serve as a tion with the High Holiday services. After College of Jewish Music at the Jewish foundation for a new covenant between the success of last spring’s delegation to Theological Seminary, becoming the Israel and world Jewry, elevating the Baltimore, Beth Israel will again offer an first hazzan to hold that position. A existing discourse from one with a crisis- opportunity for teens to participate in a renowned scholar of liturgical music, based focus to one rooted in Jewish service learning delegation during the he will speak on March 23–24 about values and ideas.” There is a charge for April school break. They are also encour- “Synagogue Music as We Know It: How It this course.

21 CONGREGATION BETH CHABAD 715 Hill Street 48104 tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) website: www.jewmich.com Rabbi Aharon and Esther Goldstein Chabad-Lubavitch is a Chassidic movement within Judaism that focuses on the individual’s relationship to God and fosters a deep sense of devotion and responsibility toward one’s fellow men and women. It is characterized by its emphasis on education and its commitment to lend help wherever it is needed. The name Chabad is a Hebrew acronym for the three intellectual faculties of: Chachmah (wisdom), Binah (comprehension) and Da’at (knowledge). The Chabad philosophy encourages individuals to understand and recognize the importance and unique mission of each creature, and to refine and govern their every act and feeling through wisdom, comprehension and knowledge. Chabad House and its Congregation Beth Chabad serve as a “home away from home” for Jewish students, as well as a synagogue and gathering place for families in the Washtenaw County area. Under the guidance of Rabbi Aharon and Esther Goldstein, Congregation Beth Chabad reaches out to all Jews regardless of age, affiliation or level of observance. Located on the University of Michigan campus, Congregation Beth Chabad is dedicated to increasing the understanding and knowledge of Juda- ism and to actively serving and improving the community. Jewish education is a high priority at Congregation Chabad, where a wide variety of classes are available on a nearly daily basis. Courses include: Insights into the Torah Portion, Jewish Mysticism (Tan- ya), Hebrew Language, History and Ap- proaches to Jewish Prayer, Talmud study group, Jewish Law and general topics in Judaism. Everyone is welcome regardless of one’s previous background, affiliation and level of knowledge. Classes are free of charge and open to the public. Private classes are also available. Services are conducted year-round in conformance with traditional Jewish law and practice. Hebrew prayer books are available with English or Russian transla- tions. Shabbat evening services begin 15 minutes before sundown Fridays during the school year and at 7 p.m. during the summer. Shabbat morning services begin at 9:45 a.m. Shabbat afternoon

22 and evening services 40 minutes before sundown year-round. Daily services are held in conjunction with the Hillel Orthodox Minyan, starting at 7:30 a.m. during the week and at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday, Thursday and Friday morning services take place at Chabad House; Monday through Wednesday services are held at Hillel. Chabad plays an active role in the local Jewish community. Holiday highlights include shofar making at the JCC’s Apples and Honey event, Chanukah adult and children’s programs, distribution of shalach manot (gift baskets) for Purim and a Passover matzah bakery. Chabad provides a place where life-cycle events can be commemorated and celebrated. Jewish services offered throughout the year include rabbinical advice; information and help on koshering home kitchens; provision of religious articles at cost; renting furnished rooms for students and visitors; providing Shabbat and holiday hospitality; meals; counseling; Hear Better. Live Happier.

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23 JEWISH CULTURAL SOCIETY 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 tel: 975-9872 email: [email protected] website: www.jcsannarbor.org Julie Gales, madrikha (ordained leader) Adam Liebowitz, president Deborah Rubyan, school principal Heather Good, administrative assistant The Jewish Cultural Society is a secular humanistic organization, promoting Jew- ish ethics, values, history, and culture. It provides a community for those whose Jewish identification is primarily with culture, history, and family. Founded in 1965, the Jewish Cultural Society stresses the cultural aspects of Jewish traditions, Jewish history as a source of ethics and strength, and the values of humanism and social justice found in both modern and historical Judaism. The community offers enriching adult educational and social programs, Jewish holiday celebrations, life cycle events, social action opportunities, an engaging Sunday school, and a B’nai Mitzvah program. The JCS also runs several community-wide events including Tu b’Shevat at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, a family Chanukah celebration and bazaar, and a festive Sukkot program. The JCS takes pride in the fact that the membership is diverse. All individuals and families—young and elderly, traditional and nontraditional, Jewish or intercultural—who wish to express their Jewishness from a secular humanistic perspective, are welcome. Nearly half of the member families are intercultural or interfaith. The JCS celebrates all Jewish holidays (including monthly Shabbat/Havdalah, High Holi- days, Chanukah, and Pesach) and life-cycle celebrations through a secular humanistic lens. Jewish tradition is interpreted by focusing on the relationships between people and community efforts to improve the world. The Jewish Cultural Society is based at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor and is affiliated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations, the Michigan Coalition of Secular and Humanistic Jews, and the International Federation of Secular Humanistic Jews.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONs Secular humanistic Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and Yom Kippur observances,

24 or participating in a community service activity. The First Friday Shabbat is celebrated at the JCC and participants of all ages are welcome. Tot Shabbat is run concurrently with the First Friday Shabbat Observance. Tot Shabbat is a wonderful way to welcome in the weekend with other families of early elementary age and younger children. The Jewish Cultural Society’s interactive Tot Shabbat begins with a short and upbeat celebration geared to young kids, with lots of singing and dancing. Following Tot Shabbat, the youngster join their parents for dinner before making holiday-themed crafts, reading stories, and singing songs with the Tzofim who help run the Tot Shabbat program. Tot Shabbat is celebrated at the JCC. A bi-monthly celebration of Havdalah distinguishes between the quietness and introspection of Shabbat and the activity of the rest of the week. Celebrated at primarily in English, are offered every and a community action area where local members’ homes, the community begins fall at the Jewish Community Center. conservation and environmental groups Havdalah with a modern, secular human- The messages of the High Holiday staff stalls with literature istic observance. Following the Havdalah observances are reflection, responsibil- and goods. observance, JCS families welcome the ity, and forgiveness. The observances new week with a potluck dinner. Chil- are a rededication to communal and The Jewish Cultural Society holds a dren are welcome and participate in the popular community-wide vegetarian individual actions that improve the com- celebration of Havdalah. potluck Second Night Seder each Passover, munity and the world. Songs are sung using a contemporary haggadah that was in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English and are developed by members. The LIFE CYCLE OBSERVANCES led by the Jewish Cultural Society choir. seder includes songs and poetry, and offers The Jewish Cultural Society observes a spotlight for JCS students to participate Life cycle observances, a central part of Tashlich along the banks of the Huron in the readings. The seder emphasizes the Jewish Cultural Society, include baby River. Tashlich begins with a potluck the continuing need to work for freedom namings, bar and bat mitzvah celebra- lunch that is followed by an observance throughout the world. tions, weddings, funerals, memorials and and discussion. The Jewish Cultural unveilings. Julie Gales, the JCS’ madrikha Society community also comes together develops these ceremonies by collaborat- for a ”Break-the-Fast” potluck after Yom Shabbat OBSERVANCES ing with families celebrating or observ- Kippur. All observances are free to mem- ing life cycle events resulting in a highly bers and open to the public for a small The recognition of Shabbat as a time to personalized and meaningful experience. charge. step away from one’s daily life and focus Gales also presides over the events. The on family is an important part of Secular Jewish Cultural Society’s Memorial Gar- Other holiday celebrations are coordi- Humanistic Jewish practice. The Jewish nated by Sunday school parents, and den is at Arborcrest Cemetery in north- Cultural Society community meets for east Ann Arbor. include a Sukkot Harvest Celebration, a Shabbat on the first Friday of each month, Chanukah party, and a Purim carnival. and these Shabbat celebrations are open Second grade students have a special A wonderful annual Jewish Cultural to the whole community. Shabbat is Shabbat ceremony dedicated to af- Society event is the Tu b’Shevat celebra- celebrated through secular Jewish read- firming their Jewish names. This annual tion of the trees at Matthaei Botanical ings; singing; candle lighting, challah, and community-wide life cycle event provides Gardens in the midst of Michigan’s wine rituals; and a Yahrtzeit observance the 2nd grade class with the opportu- winter, which emphasizes the theme of to remember loved ones. Following the nity to learn about the people for whom personal responsibility for the environ- Shabbat observance, the community they are named and, in the case of some ment. Incorporated in the Tu B’Shevat shares a catered dinner from a local Ann students, to choose a Hebrew name for celebration is a walking seder with fruits Arbor restaurant. Following dinner educa- themselves. and seeds of the Middle East; a scaven- tional or social programs are offered. The ger hunt through the Botanical gardens; after-dinner program may be celebrat- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS crafts; music and story-telling; working a life-cycle event with a family or JCS shops on sustainability, environmental class; student b’nai mitzvah presentations; The Jewish Cultural Society holds Sunday protection, and recycling by local envi- discussing a topic of interest; playing Jew- school for young people throughout ronmental and business professionals; ish Jeopardy for Jewish Literacy month; the school year (see description below).

25 Jewish learning continues after bar or bat throughout the school year. A lecture ers for an informal discussion of Jewish mitzvah with an eighth-grade Sunday series on Jewish History/World Events topics and politics. Recent topics have school class and the Teen Community has addressed African Jews, Prejudice emphasized Secular Humanistic Judaism; Leadership Program (TCLP) for high against and by the Jews, American gov- environmental sustainability, improving school students. The eighth family life; social action/social grade class curriculum justice issues; Jewish cooking; focuses on Jewish ethics the roots of Chanukah, and and social action proj- historic, political, or current ects. The eighth graders events. also plan monthly social activities that contribute The adult b’nai mitzvah class to group cohesion and meets bi-weekly. Participants, strong friendships. High in collaboration with the school students participate leader, plan the curriculum in the TCLP which includes content and pace. The adult leadership development, mitzvah ceremony culminates student led social action the approximately two-year projects, and group activi- program. ties. The TCLP also provides A Mid-winter Forum hosts an opportunity for students scholars of local, national, or to work as aides in the international prominence to classroom and at commu- address a pressing issue of the nity-wide events. The post day, an advance in understand- bar/bat mitzvah age youth ing Jewish history, or a means also attend the annual to enrich the celebration of Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations’ ernmental and corporate actions during secular Jewish life. Recent Mid-winter conference that takes place each Memo- the Holocaust, the situation in Gaza, and Forum speakers include Dr. Adolfo Roit- rial Day weekend in different locations other probing topics. Sunday Schmoozes man, curator of the Shrine of the Book in across North America.. provide an opportunity for all members Jerusalem and Dead Sea Scroll Scholar, of the Ann Arbor Jewish community to The community offers Sunday morning and Rabbi Sherwin Wine, founder of meet local scholars and community lead- adult education programs twice a month Humanistic Judaism. The upcoming

26 Mid-winter forum will address issues of nukah, tying baby blankets to help the intermarriage. Corner Health Clinic in Ypsilanti, and celebrating Passover with a women’s seder. SOCIAL ACTION The Jewish Cultural Society’s Third Friday Chavurah for the community’s older Social action is at the heart of Secular members takes the form of a monthly Humanistic Judaism. A firm belief that Jews potluck held in rotation at the homes are responsible and accountable for one’s of its members. Meeting regularly since own history, actions, and future motivates the 1980s, the group has spawned close JCS members to view Tikkun Olam, (repair- friendships and lively conversations. ing the world,) as a very high priority. The Social Action Committee (SAC) of YOUTH ACTIVITIES JCS is active in Tikkun Olam by keeping members up to date about current The Jewish Cultural Society holds issues of interest, including the Middle Sunday school for young people East conflict. This summer, the SAC throughout the school year. Students offered JCS teens the opportunity to who become bar or bat mitzvah and design a project to help bring down complete their 8th grade year, return barriers between Washtenaw County as members of the Teen Community Jews and Palestinians. In the fall of 2011, Leadership Program and are paid for educational events are planned to dis- their work as aides in the classroom, at cuss approaches to peace in the Middle community-wide events, and assisting East. JCS members are encouraged to in the JCS office. The TCLP members, speak freely about all social issues, no as well as other junior and senior high matter how controversial. The JCS school age students plan social community believes that respectful, action events together, organize social open dialogue with each other is the action projects, and staff the Jewish best way to solve problems. Cultural Society booth at Apples and Honey, the Ann Arbor Jewish commu- JCS students participate in tzedakah at nity event welcoming the fall holiday Sunday school. Each class identifies a social season. Additionally, TCLP members action project of interest, and they raise run the crafts and games at the Jewish tzedakah money to donate. Community Cultural Society’s Chanukah Party, Purim service is also a major part of the bar/bat Carnival, and celebrate Tot Shabbat mitzvah program described below. Last with preschool and young elementary year, JCS teens and parents dedicated a age students on the first Friday of each Sunday morning to help clean up Island month. Youth who are bar/bat mitzvah Park on the Huron River. age or older are encouraged to attend Anyone interested in social action should the annual Congress of Secular Jewish contact Kris Freeark, the JCS Social Action Organizations conference, which takes Committee chair, to learn more about place each Memorial Day. current social action projects at the community email address, [email protected]. JEWISH CULTURAL SCHOOL

ADULT ACTIVITIES The Jewish Cultural School is the Sunday school program of the Jewish Cultural In addition to the social action activities Society. Its mission is to ensure that each and adult education lectures and forums, student is exposed to the full range of the Jewish Cultural Society holds regular diversity and variety in Jewish culture social activities for adult members. Pourin’ and history. The school runs from Sep- for Purim is the community’s annual wine tember to May and provides preschool and cheese event. Lager for Lag b’Omer is through eighth-grade classes. the annual fundraiser. The Sunday school program provides The Jewish Cultural Society’s monthly young people with opportunities to Rosh Hodesh gatherings celebrate the learn about Jewish life from historical, new Jewish month through a short cultural, and ethical perspectives. Jewish celebration, discussions, and socializing holidays are discussed with emphasis on amongst the community’s women. Some their relevance today. The children also of the Rosh Hodesh activities include study Jewish life in biblical times and the the annual Apple Cake Bake for the high Middle Ages; Jewish culture in Europe, the holidays, sharing books for Jewish Book Middle East and America; anti-Semitism Month, Rejuvenating Our Spirits at Cha-

27 and the Holocaust; and Secular Human- After bar or bat mitzvah, students are nah, and other skilled leaders in the group. In istic Jewish philosophers. The sixth grade encouraged to continue in the eighth the tradition of Jewish Renewal communi- students takes a field trip to the grade, join the Teen Community Leader- ties (see www.aleph.org), Pardes Hannah is Holocaust Museum in Farmington Hills. ship Program, and become Sunday school committed to strengthening the three pillars Hands-on activities such as arts and crafts, tzofim (classroom aides), providing a vehicle of Jewish life—prayer, study, and action. The cooking, music, dance and drama are for them to maintain active in the Jewish goals of Jewish Renewal are to empower integrated into the curriculum at every Cultural Society. individuals to respond to the call of Torah level. Although everything is taught in and to provide the resources that assist indi- English, students are introduced to basic viduals and communities in the search for a key words in Hebrew and Yiddish. The cur- Pardes Hannah meaningful, Jewish spiritual practice. Jewish riculum continually evolves with the help tel: 761-5324 Renewal draws on the well- springs of Jewish of student, parent, and teacher input. email: [email protected] tradition, on sacred texts, mystical practices, www.pardeshannah.org historical currents, artistic expression, and Parent involvement in the Jewish Cultural individuals’ own inner truths. School is welcome and encouraged. Rene Robbins, contact Parents may teach, help in their child’s Pardes Hannah, Ann Arbor’s Jewish classroom, or help in the planning and Renewal Community, provides an inti- Temple Beth Emeth running of holiday celebrations. mate setting to enter deeply into prayer 2309 Packard Street 48104 through chanting, kabbalistic meditation, tel: 665-4744 B’NAI MITZVAH PROGRAM movement, traditional davening, and fax: 665-9237 openhearted engagement with Torah. The Jewish Cultural School B’nai Mitzvah www.templebethemeth.org Pardes Hannah offers Shabbat morning Robert D. Levy, rabbi program offers a truly unique and meaning- and Kabbalat Shabbat services, Rosh ful way to transition children into Jewish Rabbi Lisa Delson, assistant rabbi Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Ann Z. Rose, cantor communal life. This program begins in services and a variety of spiritual and edu- sixth grade and is a two-year process that Soo Ji Min, executive director cational study sessions and celebrations Terri Ginsburg, director of education includes independent research on Jewish throughout the cycle of the Jewish year. topics of interest chosen by the students. Deborah Scott Katz, president Participants distill the information into short Pardes Hannah meets the 2nd Shabbat of Temple Beth Emeth is a Reform Congrega- oral presentations given at the First Friday the month for Shabbat morning services tion, affiliated with the Union for Reform Shabbat observance or other gatherings held at Beth Israel Annex, 2010 Washtenaw Judaism, committed to enhancing reli- of the families of the b’nai mitzvah class. Avenue and then during the month alter- gious life in Ann Arbor through religious, The topics have covered everything from nate (usually on the 4th Shabbat) with a spiritual, cultural, educational, social action Masada to shtetl life in Russia to Marc Shabbat morning learners minyan (held at and social programming. The congrega- Chagall to Black/Jewish relations in the Beth Israel Annex), the third meal—“seudat tion strives to create a sense of family, a Civil Rights Movement. The students also shilshit”—singing table melodies and “caring community,” for all its members–a research their own families’ stories, and learnings from Jewish mystical texts, or place in which its members can celebrate work on a Jewish identity Project that helps Kabblat Shabbat services (held at people’s their joys or share difficult moments sur- them to solidify their own ideas about what homes). Check the website for dates, loca- rounded by people who care. it means to be Jewish. In keeping with the tion and more information. Secular Humanistic Jewish emphasis on Every year is a year of Torah for the Jewish Services are led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg, people. This coming year at TBE will be an social action, there is a 30-hour community founder and spiritual leader of Pardes Han- service commitment to a project chosen extraordinary Year of Torah for the con- by the student. Students have worked for Meals on Wheels, Food Gatherers, Lurie Ter- race, Therapeutic Riding Stables and many other local organizations. This effort culminates in a bar or bat mitzvah celebration, usually during the seventh grade. Each ceremony is a unique collaboration written by the students and their parents with help from the Julie Gales, the JCS’ madrikha, who preside over the events. Students usually present their research topic at their mitzvah event. In addition, since the Jewish Cultural Society’s focus is on Jewish history and culture, each student who celebrates their bar or bat mitzvah in the community incorporates a cultural presentation (whether musical, literary, humor- ous, or artistic) into their mitzvah event. The mitzvah celebrations are held at the Jewish Community Center or another location of the bar/bat mitzvah family’s choice. 28 gregation, as it embarks on a program of Holocaust Memorial Service is written tion’s property; long-time involvement restoration for the Sifrei Torah, the four Torah and led by the Generations After group, with the local Interfaith Hospitality Scrolls. The process begins at the physical children of survivors. Network/Alpha House; volunteering at the level, by bringing the actual words of Torah Delonis Center; and several other com- to the quality that tradition requires. Yet this Adult Choir munity outreach programs. Mitzvah Day is just the starting point for a year specifically is an annual one-day service event with dedicated to the touch, feel, emotions and Jewish music plays an important role several hundred TBE volunteers providing intellectual qualities of he congregation’s at TBE under the direction of Cantor services to agencies in the county. Last most sacred procession. The year will begin Annie Rose. The Adult Choir, Kol Halev, year the congregation’s efforts helped SOS with a pre-High Holy Day Shabbaton with sings during High Holy Day services, on Community Services in Ypsilanti. Rabbi Shefa Gold on August 27–28, and a a monthly basis at Friday night services kickoff event for the Year of Torah on and at concerts and in nursing homes Sisterhood and Brotherhood Saturday, October 23. throughout the year. Veterans of two The Sisterhood is a vibrant organization Prayer is the heart of the congregation. international concert tours and several with broad-based activities that support Providing a spectrum of Shabbat services is concerts with the Ann Arbor Symphony, both its members and the congregation one of the ways TBE meets the needs of a Kol Halev members also present con- as a whole. Members also run the gift diverse congregation. Each Shabbat TBE cel- certs throughout Michigan, including an shop that offers a wide selection of Ju- ebrates with a variety of services that reflect annual concert with the adult choir of St daica, gifts, and special order items. Broth- the various needs and spiritual journeys of Clare’s Episcopal Church. erhood is both a service and educational our members. Every Friday evening Shabbat group for the congregation, sponsoring begins with Tot Shabbat at 5:30 pm. Follow- Youth, Middle School and High the latke dinner, building the sukkah, and ing the 6 p.m. tot dinner, Sukkat Shalom, School Musical Ensembles holding both social and educational meet- a service geared toward children from ings for its members. (Please see additional kindergarten through lower elementary The Youth Choir, with members in grades sections on Men’s and Women’s organiza- grades, begins at 6:30 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. 3-5, performs in services and concerts at tions for details and contact information.) there is a service using the Reform prayer the temple and in the community. The book, Mishkan Tefilah. Parents and children annual Main Street Sing is a highlight for are invited to join Tot Shabbat families for singers and families. Adult Education/Programs dinner at 6 p.m. followed by Sukkat Shalom Middle School Shir Chadash and High tel: 665-4744 or shira (songs) in the chapel. Both the Tot School Shir Chadash, the student choral Rabbi Lisa Delson, assistant rabbi and Sukkat Shalom Services conclude with a and instrumental ensembles, perform in [email protected] popsicle oneg Shabbat at 7 p.m. services and concerts and periodically hold Jewish learning is a life-long pursuit that Shabbat morning begins with a Torah “Cafe” evenings of music in an informal cafe takes on many forms. This year, TBE will be study led by Rabbi Levy or Rabbi Delson at atmosphere. High School Shir Chadash focusing adult education on the study of 8:50 a.m. TBE clergy lead Shabbat morn- travels each year to other communities to Torah. A late summer Shabbaton with Rabbi ing services in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. on lead services and give concerts. Shefa Gold will kick off the year with Torah weeks when there is a bar or bat mitzvah, A late-winter concert by all four ensem- study, meditation, and a chance to engage or in the chapel other mornings. bles is one of the highlights of the year. with Torah in a different way. Continuing this year will be the Beit Café series. Each There are many opportunities for special Beit Café highlights the knowledge and Shabbat celebrations throughout the year Social Action wisdom held within the congregation and such as Social Action Shabbat, Sisterhood presented in two-45 minute segments with and Brotherhood Shabbat, New Member The mission of the Social Action Commit- a gourmet coffee house treat in between. Shabbat, with a celebration of members at tee of Temple Beth Emeth is to assist the These sessions are held every other month their double chai (36th) membership year congregation in applying Jewish values beginning in November and are free. anniversary, and this year a rededication to promoting social justice through aid, of the repaired Torah scrolls in the spring, education, and advocacy. These efforts to TBE also offers a wide variety of educational on Friday, May 18. A detailed schedule of promote tikkun olam are concentrated opportunities for adults, at every entry point. services is posted on the TBE website: www. on selected issues each year that are of They include semester courses in special top- templebethemeth.org. concern to local or global communities. ics, Basic Judaism courses, study with Rabbi Social action has a prominent role at TBE, Levy, Cantor Rose and Rabbi Delson, weekly Holidays provide the perfect venue for taking many forms. Shabbat Morning Torah Study, a Shabbaton festive events. TBE has a family Sukkot (extended Shabbat programming) with a picnic with sukkah decorating. Simchat The committee’s priorities for involve- scholar-in-residence, book clubs, bi-monthly Torah combines two events, an early ment and programs for the coming year Men’s and Women’s Torah Study, educational celebration with singing and dance, and include: Hunger and Poverty, Women’s holiday programs, and a themed lecture a later adult Torah study. The Family Cha- Rights Issues in Israel and, a continued series. Cantor Rose will again be facilitating nukah Service and the Brotherhood Latke focus on Israel/Palestine relations. a Spirituality Book Club this year, offered Dinner have become TBE traditions, with Ongoing activities include supporting as both on an evening and daytime class. families bringing their menorahs to light and working at The Back Door Food Programs are open to temple members and during the service. The Second Night Pantry, jointly run with St. Clare’s Episcopal to members of the community-at-large. Stay Seder celebrates Passover in the spirit of Church; maintaining the vegetable garden connected to TBE through the website and community. A meaningful Yom HaShoah/ for the pantry located on the congrega- become a “friend” on Facebook.

29 Hashanah and Kol Nidre, community organizations are some of and the mornings of the events done over the past few years. Rosh Hashanah and Yom TNT frequently co-sponsors events with Kippur. Afternoon and other local Jewish young adult groups concluding Yom Kip- including a new partnership with J-Hub. pur Services return to The Renaissance Group (RG), for members the temple on Packard who are aged 55 and over, holds potluck Street. There are separate dinners, game nights, and attends theater services each holiday for events, as well as other social activities, AARTY. Community mem- in an effort to encourage connections bers may purchase tickets among members who no longer have by contacting the office children in the Religious School. or using the order form on the website. University students are welcome to Temple Beth Emeth Religious attend the services at no School charge. Call the TBE office tel: 665-5817 Caring Community to arrange for tickets. Terri Ginsburg, director [email protected] The Caring Community program provides a Sukkot and Simchat Torah include an out- congregation-wide opportunity to serve fel- door sukkah decorating party, services, Israeli Temple Beth Emeth strives to educate its low congregants in times of joy and sorrow. dancing and multiple adult study opportuni- students to become proficient in the skills Through the Caring Community Volunteer ties. The Brotherhood sponsors a latke dinner needed to be life-long Jewish learners. Corps (CCVC) congregants assist each other each Chanukah, which is followed by a ser- TBE believes that this is best accomplished with meals for families with new babies, for vice lit by everyone’s menorahs. On Decem- within the framework of a vibrant Jewish congregants that are ill or recovering from ber 25, the congregation always sponsors a community. TBE provides students with surgery, or for a house of mourning. CCVC movie at the Michigan Theater. a curriculum based on Reform Jewish also provides rides during the day to doc- educational philosophy in a manner that is tor’s appointments and rides to and from In the spring, a large annual second night creative, engaging and intellectually stimu- services and events at TBE. seder is held. Every year, the Generations lating. TBE employs high-quality teachers After group (TBE children and relatives who are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and Bikkur Cholim provides regular visits to of survivors) write a meaningful Yom committed to Judaism. TBE involves the members of the TBE community who are Hashoah service for the observance of Ho- families of its students in a variety of excit- in the hospital, nursing or assisted living locaust Remembrance Day and a supple- ing family education programs. centers, or at home. Nachamu (TBE’s mental afternoon service for Yom Kippur. Bereavement Group) conducts shiva ser- Spring brings a fun megillah reading, and The Religious and Hebrew School pro- vices at congregants’ homes and provides Purim carnival. Shavuot brings the special grams serve students from preschool training for others to participate in this confirmation service that is written and age through grade 12. The curriculum mitzvah. Caregivers support groups meet led by the confirmation class as well as an includes studies in areas such as customs often to support adult children caring for evening of adult study. and traditions, Torah, holidays, life cycle, parents locally and out of town. prayer, music, history, theology, Israel, New Beginnings is a group that explores Tot Programs issues of conversion and shares information for those who are new to Judaism. TBE offers a weekly 5:30 p.m. Tot Shab- Jewish meditation workshops and ses- bat service conducted by Rabbi Robert sions are held throughout the year; all Levy and Cantor Annie Rose followed by levels are welcome. a special dinner. Tot Chanukah, held in conjunction with the annual family ser- Caring Community is facilitated by the vice has become a popular event, and tot clergy, with the assistance of congregant activities are part of the annual Purim car- leaders who are committed to making TBE nival. Caring Community provides baby an inclusive and participatory community. bags to welcome the newest members of the TBE community. The tot-friendly Holiday Programs website offers songs, stories, and bless- ings: www.tbetots.org. Services and special celebrations are planned throughout the year on festivals Social Opportunities and other holidays. During Rosh Hasha- nah and Yom Kippur, the congregation TNT, the 20’s and 30’s group at TBE for offers traditional services along with fam- young Jewish adults, single or mar- ily services, youth services, and a service ried, meets for both cultural and social for tots and their parents. High Holy Day events. Canoeing, Sushi in the Sukkah, Services are held at Pease Auditorium a Chopped cooking event, potluck on the EMU campus on both Erev Rosh Shabbat dinners, and volunteering at

30 immigration, comparative Judaism, the Holocaust and Jewish ethics. The curriculum is based upon recommendations from the Union of Reform Judaism.

Lower Grades Religious School for preschool-5th grade students is held at TBE on Saturday mornings in two sessions: 8:30–10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Shabbat mornings are filled with singing, Israeli dance, stories, the study of Jewish history, Torah, Israel, mitzvot, ethics and holidays. Each grade has a different focus and the approach is an active hands-on one where students are guided in their learning by teachers who are knowledgeable and have a love of Judaism.

Family Involvement A monthly parent-child class focusing on Jewish holidays and home rituals is available for three-year-olds. There are family social and educational programs for each grade level. Parenting workshops are offered on a variety of topics throughout the year. A Jew- ish artist is invited to perform for students and their families each year. On Shabbat morning there is an adult Torah study session, followed by services in the chapel, during the first session of Religious School. These activities help to develop a sense of community and encourage parents to continue their own educational growth.

Hebrew Students are introduced to the Hebrew alphabet in second grade, and formal Hebrew School begins in third grade and continues through sixth grade. The Hebrew program focuses on Hebrew reading skills and an understanding of the meaning and structure of the prayers. Students are introduced to conversational Hebrew and grammar. TBE offers Conver- sational Hebrew in 8th grade and many of TBE’s high school students study Con- versational Hebrew through Keshet, the Community Resource Hebrew Program sponsored by TBE and the Jewish Federa- tion of Washtenaw County.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training Cantor Annie Rose offers a bar/bat mitzvah training program in which she teaches students individually as well as in small groups. Students meet with the rabbi to work on their drash/speech.

31 Music Students enjoy a strong Jewish music program, led by experienced song leaders as part of the weekly Saturday morning program. Cantor Annie Rose leads a Youth Choir for students in grades 3–5 and Shir Chadash, vocal and instrumental groups for middle and high school students. These musical groups are very popular and meet at times that are coordinated with Hebrew and Religious School sessions. The students have a variety of opportunities to perform throughout the year.

Middle and High School Programs Sixth through twelfth grades have class on Sunday evenings from 6–7:30 p.m. The 170 students participating in this program enjoy sharing pizza and social time before the formal class session begins. 7th Featured on Oprah’s O List graders study mitzvot and participate in O Magazine, Sept 2011 a variety of social action projects. The 8th grade class, which studies modern Jewish history, ends with a trip to Jewish New York. The 10th grade confirmation class is taught by Rabbis Levy and Delson and culminates in a Shabbat service that is written and led by the students. Elev- enth and twelfth grade seminar options include courses such as “Contemporary Jewish Culture”, “Repair the World: Being the Change” and “Family Relations in the Book of Genesis”. handmade candy bars Madrichim Program We choose the best quality, most flavorful ingredients Ninth grade students participate in a year-long training program, which pre- we can find and transform them into old-fashioned, pares them for working as a madrich/a (classroom aide). Students in grades 10 hand-crafted candy bars in four exclusive flavors: through 12 work as office or classroom Zzang! Original, Ca$hew Cow, Wowza and What the Fudge? aides. The 41 madrichim who worked in the classrooms last year served as positive Find out more at www.zingermanscandy.com role models for the younger students and added a wonderful energy to the school. "They [Zzang! bars] remind Advanced Hebrew Study for me of the 1930s bars High School Students that were hand-made, High school students are able to receive slab style with candy love.” public school credit (through the Com- munity Resource program) for study- Beth Kimmerle, author of ing Hebrew language. There were 26 students involved in the Keshet Hebrew The History of Candy CR program last year. This program is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County and private donors.

32 TBE YOUTH GROUPS ming for seniors, including workshops, presentations, and holiday celebrations tel: 665-4744 older adult (such as a community-wide Senior Seder). Cantor Annie Rose, youth director Groups meeting weekly include current Brian Merlos, youth advisor programs events, literature, creative crafts, and mah jongg. Aerobic and strength-training exer- Ann Arbor Temple Youth SPICE of Life cise classes meet twice weekly. The Yiddish (AARTY)—for High School 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 group meets weekly to converse and read Students tel: 971-0990 in Yiddish. A variety of weekly presentations fax: 677-0109 by guest speakers and entertainers aim to Under the leadership of its board, AARTY inform and stimulate. has multifaceted programming in the email: [email protected] areas of spirituality/religion, community, Merrill Poliner, MSW, Older Adult Program coordinator The JCC is home to many senior activities social action, social events and education. The Jewish Community Center’s Older Adult that are collaborations with other local or- AARTY members plan and implement Program, known as the SPICE (Social, Physi- ganizations. The annual Afternoon Delights their own programs, guided by their cal, Intellectual, Cultural and Educational) series at the JCC features members of the advisor. Social action programs include program, offers a wide range of activities Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Intergen- the sponsorship of a High Holy Day food for senior citizens. The SPICE program is a erational activities are held with the JCC drive, Cookie-a-thon and other programs unique resource for the Jewish community, Early Childhood Center and the Hebrew serving the community. Members of providing information, involvement, and op- Day School. Additionally the JCC partners AARTY lead High Holy Day services for portunities for developing new friendships with Washtenaw Community College and high school students. Once a month, and for welcoming newcomers moving into the University of Michigan Turner Geriatric AARTY holds Shabbat services, which the Ann Arbor area. It validates the talent Center’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to include creative liturgy and music. Affili- and expertise of seniors and welcomes all provide a spectrum of classes and seminars. ated with the North American Federation who want to add some “SPICE” to their life. In conjunction with the JCC, Jewish Family of Temple Youth (NFTY), AARTY provides Regularly scheduled programming includes Services (JFS) helps older adults maintain members with opportunities to meet their independence and enhance their other Jewish high school students at exercise, games and crafts, current event discussions and special presentations as involvement with the community. Geriatric regional gatherings on both the state social workers provide case management, and national levels. This year, AARTY will well as homemade dairy lunches offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Periodically, assessment, short-term counseling, home host the regional Winter Kallah. NFTY visits, crisis intervention, Patient Partners also sponsors a youth leadership sum- special events such as concerts, classes and trips take place on other days of the week. medical accompaniment, information, and mer camp in New York, regional summer referrals for older adults and their families. camps and programs in Israel. Additionally, health monitoring, information and prevention events such as blood Volunteers provide friendly visiting and tele- pressure checks, memory screening and phone reassurance to homebound seniors. Kadima—Middle School immunizations are offered. A variety of JFS also provides services and programming Students volunteer activities offer seniors additional for caregivers of older adults, including ways to socialize and participate in the Jew- Caregiver Conversations (a monthly support Kadima provides opportunities for middle ish community. and education group) and individualized school students to meet on a monthly caregiver consultation. basis for programs in the social action, The SPICE program provides a range of religious, cultural and social areas. Kadima social, educational, and cultural program- members meet with their advisor to design and plan their programs. During the course of the year activities include joint programming with other middle school- age youth groups from Reform temples in the region. Recent programs have included a shul-in, visits to area attractions, holiday services and retreats.

Rishonim—3rd–5th Graders Rishonim meets monthly to give 4th and 5th graders an opportunity to socialize in a setting outside of religious school. Events include holiday celebrations and other social activities.

33 adult activities

CHAVERIM B’SHIRIM tel: 663-1978 email: [email protected] Marilyn Krimm, director Chaverim B’Shirim is an all-volunteer choir, performing non-liturgical music by Jewish composers whose music spans from the 1600s of Salamone de Rossi to the music of today. The choir has performed the music of George Gershwin, Isaac Dunayevsky, Kurt Weill, Naomi Schemer, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Harold Rome. Director Marilyn Krimm has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan. She has had families in Washtenaw County. The program Ann Arbor. Easier dances and oldies take extensive experience with Jewish music utilizes existing community resources. Each place from 7:30–8:30 p.m., intermediate and choral groups, here and in New York. host congregation provides volunteers and and requests until 10 p.m. Newcomers meals for 3–6 families for one week, every are always welcome to join in. Learn the Singers of all ages and vocal levels are two to three months, on a rotating schedule. latest Israeli dances and request your welcome. Rehearsals are Wednesday Social service agencies provide screening favorites. Families and students are wel- evenings, 7:30–9 p.m., at the Jewish Com- and referrals. come. ($5/students and kids are free.) munity Center of Greater Ann Arbor

Israeli Dancing JCC Yiddish Group Interfaith Hospitality of Ann Arbor Network tel: 761-2765 tel: 395-4223 Rachel Juni, contact 4290 Jackson Rd. 48103 email: [email protected] tel: 822-0220 The JCC Yiddish Group meets weekly website: www.a2rikud.org to enjoy Yiddish conversation, literature fax: 822-0226 Laura and Amnon Steiner, coordinators email: [email protected] and culture. On the second Friday of the website: www.alphahouse-ihn.org/ The Israeli Dancing of Ann Arbor group month, the group meets at the Jewish meets Thursday evenings, 7:30–10 p.m., at Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. The Interfaith Hospitality Network provides the Jewish Community Center of Greater for special programs. Other weeks, the shelter, meals and assistance to homeless group meets for informal conversation and readings in Yiddish.

Jewish Professionals of Ann Arbor email: [email protected] Mira Sussman, contact Michigan Jewish Professionals was established in 2006 to provide local Jewish professionals with opportunities for net- working and professional development. The group is open to anyone who works in a professional capacity at an area Jewish agency or is a Jewish professional with strong Ann Arbor connections. The group meets monthly (September–June) and holds special events throughout the year.

34 RAOUL WALLENBERG endowment Committee 915 East Washington St., 48109 tel: 734-764-5536 email: [email protected] Wendy Ascione, MSW, annual giving officer Raoul Wallenberg proved to the world that one person can make a difference in the face of evil. A Swedish citizen who graduated with the highest honors from the University of Michigan in 1935, Wal- lenberg volunteered during World War II to serve as a U.S. envoy in Hungary. There, his incomparable personal courage and ingenuity saved 100,000 Jewish lives. Today Raoul Wallenberg is recognized as one of the great humanitarians of the twentieth century; he is also one of the University of Michigan’s most distinguished alumni. The Wallenberg Endowment funds an annual lecture and medal presentation to honor this international hero, whose character was partly shaped by his years Caring in school here. Since 1990, this endowed program at the University of Michigan has awarded an annual Wallenberg Medal to begins at home. an individual whose humanitarian actions exemplify those of Raoul Wallenberg. The medalist program has brought the twentieth century’s most outstanding humanitarians to campus to tell their stories. Wallenberg Medal recipients include, among others, Nobel laureates Elie Wiesel; His Holiness the Dalai Lama; Miep Gies, the woman who supported Anne We’ll change the way you think Frank and her family in hiding; Helen about senior care. Suzman, a member of the South African parliament; Marion Pritchard, a Dutch Interim HealthCare takes a unique approach to senior care — one that woman who rescued Jewish babies focuses on the different dimensions of an enriched life. We care for more during World War II; Simcha Rotem, a than just the body; we care for the body, mind, spirit and family as part of our Warsaw ghetto fighter; the mime Marcel HomeLife EnrichmentSM Program. Some of our services include: Marceau, who as a member of the French Resistance smuggled Jewish children into Switzerland; United States Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis; and • Personal Care • Bathing/Grooming Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who • Homemaking • Light Housework sheltered more than a thousand people • Transportation • Companionship from certain death during Rwanda’s civil strife. • Respite Care • Medication Reminders

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35 Committee believes that the example of Raoul Wallenberg can turn young people Men’s Club, Beth Israel Con- from helpless cynicism to resolute hope- men’s gregation fulness and to awaken them to the belief tel: 665-9897 that one person can make a difference. organizations email:[email protected] For more information about the Wal- Members of the Beth Israel Congrega- lenberg lecture and ceremony this year, Brotherhood, tion Men’s Club meet about once a contact Wendy Ascione. Temple Beth Emeth month and implement several important tel: 665-6655 projects over the course of the congre- website: www.templebethemeth.org/ gation year. They maintain the congre- Yidish tish (Yiddish tbe/brotherhood gation website, organize the ushers Conversational Group) George Brieloff, president over the High Holidays, construct the synagogue Sukkah each year and they tel: 936-2367 Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood is an host, in concert with Men’s Clubs around email: [email protected] organization dedicated to nurturing the world, the Annual World Wide Wrap Elliot H. Gertel, facilitator men’s involvement in Temple life. Its goal and Polar Bear Photo, which teaches and Spend a heymish hour in der alter heym is to assist members to become better encourages the laying of tefillin by both speaking and listening to mame-loshn, Jews and better men through increased men and women. In addition they plan Yiddish. This informal conversational participation in Temple and Brother- trips to baseball games, help maintain group, which has been meeting at vari- hood activities. Active involvement in the the Beth Israel grounds, and sponsor the ous venues on and near the University congregation and the community brings annual Gershowitz Memorial Shabbat, of Michigan central campus for the last members together spiritually and socially. which encourages men and women to several years, is free and open to all lovers Brotherhood is dedicated to providing learn to lead new parts of the service. of Yiddish language and culture, no mat- programming that is meaningful and They also organize the distribution of ter what level of proficiency, regardless relevant to its members. Yom HaShoah memorial candles to the of age, and whether affiliated with the TBE Brotherhood is one of 250 local affili- congregation. University or not. All manner of topics are ates of the MRJ-Men of Reform Judaism discussed, with an effort to improve par- (Formerly North American Federation of ticipants’ Yiddish speaking skills, especially Temple Brotherhoods) with 25,000 mem- vocabulary. Everyone is welcome to join in bers across North America dedicated to at any time, or to just listen. Bring your own the ideals of Reform Judaism and a role women’s lunch, if you like, or purchase something for men in congregational life. In addi- organizations from the café. Iz, kumt un hot hanoe! tion, the group looks for opportunities to participate in national programming and The group meets every Tuesday (except events. Hadassah major Jewish holidays and January 1, July P.O. Box 1734, 48106 4, and the last week of December) all year An up-to-date calendar can be found on tel: 662-1984 round at 1:30 p.m. at Beanster’s Café, ground the group’s webpage, as well as photos of [email protected] floor near the North University entrance in past events. Marci Feinberg, mail receiver the Michigan League, 911 North University. Hadassah is both the largest women’s organization and the largest Jewish membership organization in the United States. Hadassah of Ann Arbor, an organization of over 450 members, has a rich history of activism. It is an organization for women of all ages, providing social outlets and educational opportunities that raise awareness and empower women. The chapter’s programs address health, cultural, political and spiritual issues that matter. Local Hadassah activities include educational programs and several interest groups, including Mahj Jong, and Bridge. New interest groups are always forming. The chapter hosts various fundraising efforts, such as a rummage re-sale, theatre parties, and a donor campaign. Programs that are benefited by the fundraisers include the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem, the Hadassah College Jeru- salem, Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk, the

36 the annual Beth Israel Fun Fair, have an opening event every September, sponsor the Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah Class and Shabbat, participate in the annual ICPJ’s Cropwalk to help end world hunger, do a drive in the winter to collect toys, books, games and more to be given to the children at the University of Michigan’s Mott’s Children’s Hospital, sponsor the Pe- sach Study with Rabbi Dobrusin, hold an annual Torah Fund Campaign that raises funds for important organizations such as the Jewish Theological Seminary, organize and sponsor the annual Women’s League Shabbat which encourages men and women to learn to lead new parts of the service and encourages those who normally don’t participate to do so, host an annual Women’s League Sister- hood Membership Appreciation Lun- cheon and Board Installation Ceremony, Jewish National Fund and Young Judaea. The community Mikvah (ritual bath), and host the fall Chanukah-Mania Sale. Hadassah is proud that 94 percent of its located at Chabad House, is available for The Women’s League Sisterhood offers fundraising dollars goes directly to such use by the Jewish community. The Ann the following programs throughout the worthwhile projects locally, nationally, in Arbor Mikvah Israel facility employs a year: Rosh Chodesh events, Jewish par- Israel and throughout the world. state-of-the-art pool filtering, disinfecting ents’ Bible study and discussion groups, and heating system and is the only such Jewish Cooking/Baking Club, the Beth In celebration of Hadassah’s centennial, facility between Detroit and Chicago. Israel Café, a monthly bowling league, life membership is specially priced at Yoga, Alpha-Bet Yoga, and community $100 from now until December 31, 2011. Mikvah Israel supports and maintains the service opportunities. The Women’s Annual dues are $36 and life membership Mikvah. A nominal donation is asked of League Gift Shop offers Judaica items is regularly $360. all users. for all occasions,; the giftshop is open on Mikvah Israel also provides educational Sunday mornings during religious school from 9:30 a.m.–noon or by appointment. Jewish Women’s Circle material for anyone interested in learning more about this mitzvah. Speakers are The Gift Shop is open to the entire Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 available for organizations. Jewish community. tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) Esther Goldstein, coordinator Temple Beth Emeth The Jewish Women’s Circle brings together Women’s League, Beth Israel Congregation Sisterhood (Women of Jewish women of all ages and back- Reform Judaism) grounds to learn, laugh, experience and tel: 945-8256 rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Each email: [email protected] 2309 Packard Road 48104 of their meetings features discussions, a Yvonne Wardle, president tel: 665-4744 do-it-yourself activity, a chance to socialize fax: 665-9237 and meet new friends. The group meets Members of the Beth Israel Congregation www.templebethemeth.org/sisterhood 6-7 times a year. There are no membership Women’s League Sisterhood imple- Sally Brieloff, president (665-6655) fees for the group. The Jewish Women’s ment several projects over the course Gayle Moyer (930-2820 or Circle of Washtenaw County is open to all of the congregation year. They help at [email protected]) and women in the community. Gayle Saini (662-3975 or [email protected]),vice-presidents, membership TBE Sisterhood is also the Ann Arbor MIKVAH ISRAEL chapter of Women of Reform Judaism. In Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 addition to social occasions, the group tel: 995-3276 organizes a variety of activities and Esther Goldstein, director programs that support congregational, local and international WRJ initiatives. Today, the Mikvah is mainly used as a vital Active volunteers make for a friendly and part of the laws of family purity. As it has welcoming way for women to engage in always been the role of a Jewish wife to TBE community life. Non-TBE members set the spiritual tone of her home, it is are also welcome to join. the Jewish wife who ensures the spiritual dimension of the intimate marriage relationship.

37 Mon. Closed • Tue., Wed. & Thur. - Lunch 11:30-2:30; Dinner 5-10 Fri.- Lunch 11:30-2:30; Dinner 5-11 • Sat. - Lunch 11:30-3; Dinner 3-11 Special Sunday Brunch - 11:00- 3

Sweet Beginnings is an award-winning “review party” on the first day of He- ORT America, brew School in the fall. Each bar and bat Ann Arbor Chapter mitzvah receives a kiddush cup from tel: 665-5061 Sisterhood, and college students receive website: www.ortamerica.org gift packages at Chanukah and Purim. contact: Joan Levitt, president First-time Jewish campers receive scholarship support. Sisterhood contributes to Members of the Ann Arbor Chapter of the TBE Youth Advisor’s salary, to AARTY ORT America raise money each year convention travel, and additional funds to to support World ORT with its goals of the TBE religious school. providing students with marketable skills which enable them to attain successful The entire Jewish Community is welcome careers, become community leaders, and to shop at the Sisterhood-run TBE Gift Shop live independently. which carries a wide variety of Judaica in a broad price range. The shop is open The chapter holds three major events dur- Mondays and Wednesdays during Hebrew ing the year. The Fall Opening event will be School, Fridays before services, and Sundays, held on Sunday, October 18. The event will 5:30–7 p.m. It is also open by appointment; be a brunch with an “Eat LocavORT” menu, contact Amy Paberzs (668-6842; amypab@ featuring healthy recipes using Michigan hotmail.com). ingredients when possible. Local non-profits receive donations or The annual Chanukah party will be on support through Sisterhood. Members also Sunday, December 18. The June Donor cook and staff the Ronald McDonald House dinner will take place on Monday, June 4, during Christian holidays. 2012. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend to learn Through the WRJ affiliation, Sisterhood more about ORT and to socialize with old contributes to the Hebrew Union Collage and new friends. (rabbinic and cantorial scholarships), the Jewish Braille Institute, the World Union for Members of the Ann Arbor ORT chapter Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), and several may join the monthly Book Group, which Reform nursery schools in Israel. Sisterhood discusses books of Jewish content. The board members benefit from WRJ leader- Cinema Club also meets monthly for ship training and resource sharing at district dinner and a movie. Greeting cards and and national meetings. tributes, for all occasions and holidays, are available from the chapter. Annual dona- In addition to these programs, the group tions of $36 or more are requested to help has informal monthly dinners and lunches, World ORT fund its important programs. afternoon and evening mahj groups, bi- Lifetime memberships are also available. weekly Women’s Torah Study, a Book/Movie Club, periodic lectures, workshops, trips, and Each year, over 300,000 students in 55 activities. This year’s welcoming brunch will countries are trained and empowered be held September 26. by ORT’s cutting-edge curriculum and

38 strategic education initiatives. Closer to home, the Hermelin ORT Resource Center in West Bloomfield offers a wide range of classes and programs, including the very successful Better Jobs Opportunity Pro- gram, which provides job skills training to the unemployed and under-employed in southeastern Michigan.

Yad Shoshana tel: 994-9832 Esther Goldstein, coordinator Yad Shoshana was organized in 1990 in memory of Shoshana Sternberg, a local woman who touched the hearts of many. The group gives assistance to Jews in need in Washtenaw County. Activities include visiting the sick and elderly, preparing meals and helping new immigrants assimilate.

nities and advocate for Jewish students. on an organized peer trip can apply in Feb- Hillel at EMU is dedicated to empowering ruary for the annual spring/summer trips. campus and engaging Jewish students, strength- organizations ening their connection to Judaism, and Gaygle. EMU’s Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu- guiding them to become future Jewish al, Transgender, and Allies student group community leaders. Hillel at EMU gives provides an accepting atmosphere where Hillel at Eastern Michigan students the tools to explore Jewish life students of any sexual orientation and University as independent young adults. any Jewish background can build a sup- 965 Washtenaw Avenue Ypsilanti 48197 portive Jewish community around LGBT Issues and offer educational programs tel: 482-0456 GROUPS AND INITIATIVES fax: 482-0440 and events on campus. email: [email protected] or [email protected] Student Advisory Board. Student volunteer Jewish Education Students . This student website: www.emuhillel.org leaders work together to maintain Hillel group promotes cross-cultural under- Clara Silver, executive director at EMU’s presence on both the EMU and standing in EMU’s School of Education. It Hillel at Eastern Michigan University is a WCC campuses by engaging peers in provides Jewish students with opportuni- pluralistic Jewish cultural and educational Jewish discussions, events, and activities. ties to network with one another and to organization serving Jewish students explore professional possibilities as Jewish Shabbat Student Corps. EMU and WCC stu- educators. Jewish Ed students provide at Eastern and Washtenaw Community dents join together to prepare and lead College. It is the only Jewish organization important opportunities for non-Jewish Kabbalat Shabbat Services and Shabbat education students to gain a greater in Ypsilanti, and often the only Jewish dinner about twice per month. Students connection for EMU students during understanding of Judaism as it relates to create their own meaningful and en- their future students. their college years. Hillel at EMU operates gaging Shabbat experiences, including out of a renovated house on Washtenaw themed dinners, engaging discussions, Avenue across from the EMU campus. and family-included Shabbat evenings. Participation in programs and events Alternative Spring Break (ASB). Students de- offered has grown significantly in the last vote their spring break to hands-on com- year due to dynamic student leadership munity service and social justice work. and involvement. Hillel at EMU also regu- Participants use Jewish values and ideas larly partners with Eastern faculty and as a framework to explore the inequali- EMU Campus Life to bring major speakers ties of society and what they can do as and events to campus. Regular offerings individuals and as an organized group to by Hillel at EMU include student-prepared address these challenges. Shabbat Dinners, holiday celebrations, bowling nights, and opportunities for Taglit-Birthright Israel. Hillel at EMU Jewish learning and exploration. In addi- connects students to this free 10-day, tion to serving the EMU and WCC Jewish life-altering trip to Israel through Taglit- student populations, Hillel at EMU works Birthright Israel trip providers. Any Jews to educate the broader campus commu- ages 18-26 who have never been to Israel

39 ance, counseling and leadership develop- Religious LifE Hillel Foundation, ment for students on campus. University of michigan Hillel offers a variety of religious ser- 1429 Hill Street 48104 Israel Groups and Programs vices and groups, including the Reform tel: 769-0500 Havurah with it’s creative, musically-ori- fax: 769-1934 AMI, the American Movement for Israel, is ented, Friday night service; Dor Cha- email: [email protected] the U-M’s mainstream Israel organization. dash: Conservative Minyan, with vibrant website: www.umhillel.org Through educational programs and politi- egalitarian services; the Orthodox Minyan, Michael Brooks, executive director cal activism, AMI promotes support and which draws its membership from the Tilly Shames, associate director understanding of Israel and its people. community as well as from university Rabbi Seth Winberg, assistant director religious life faculty and students; and Shalvah, an and education JStreetUmich promotes progressive social independent and spirited traditional Davey Rosen, assistant director student leadership and political issues and peace initiatives. egalitarian service with Shlomo Carlebach and programming The group also co-sponsors dialogue melodies. The Orthodox Minyan holds Sallie Abelson, development director and discussion with other student groups daily services in addition to Shabbat and Diane Redman, director of operations on campus. holiday services. Rabbi Rod Glogower, staff associate U-M Hillel’s Taglit-Birthright Israel trip provides Allie Conn, Berman Fellow an opportunity for an exhilarating free 10- Other Programs And Michael Spitulnik, Berman Fellow day visit to Israel for students 18–26. Organizations Hillel is the second largest student pro- Kol HaKavod is U-M Hillel’s a cappella gramming organization at the University Jewish Education singing group. The ensemble performs of Michigan and serves as an umbrella a varied repertoire of close harmonies in organization for over 50 independent Hillel’s ZiG: New Perspectives on Jew- English, Hebrew, and Ladino, with music student groups. These groups represent ish Learning offers both traditional and taken from Jewish liturgical and historical a diverse spectrum of approaches to non-traditional opportunities to con- sources, Israeli folk songs, and translated Jewish life that combines the religious nect to Jewish tradition with courses in popular tunes. (traditional and alternative), cultural, intel- Torah study, basic Judaism, Talmud, and SHOUT, Students Honoring Outstanding Uni- versity Teaching, conducts a campus-wide nomination process in order to select the year’s recipient of the Golden Apple Award. The winning U-M teacher, in addition to receiving a Golden Apple trophy and a cash prize, delivers his or her ideal “last lecture.” The Golden Apple Award is sponsored by Hillel and Apple Computer Inc. and is co-sponsored by more than 20 U-M academic units and student groups. Consider Magazine is a publication present- ing different viewpoints on a variety of issues, both local and international. It is available in racks at Hillel and in most major university buildings. Volunteers in Action is a social action group that works in soup kitchens and on projects for the homeless, children, and the elderly. It often collaborates with other lectual, political and social. At U-M Hillel Hebrew, as well as yoga, Jewish cooking, community groups. students work hard and play hard. Groups and more. The classes are designed to are peer-led and students gain invaluable meet the needs of full-time students and J-GAME: The Jewish Graduate student leadership skills from their experiences. working people who have limited time program consists of several organizations Hillel is one of the best places to hang but want the opportunity for continued that serve Jewish graduate students. out on the U-M campus whether to catch Jewish learning. These organizations are based both on professional schools and interests: a movie, enjoy a gourmet kosher meal Shulchan Ivrit provides a weekly opportu- (lunch and dinner served daily) or to use JAGS (Jewish Association of Graduate nity for students of all levels of proficiency Students), JLSA (Jewish Law Student as a study base (the Hillel building has to speak Hebrew together. wireless internet access). There is also Association), RJSA (Ross Jewish Students a wide array of information about jobs, Jewish Take Out Menu offers Jewish learning Association), OJSW (Organization of scholarships, study abroad, visiting Israel, brought straight to the student’s door. Jewish Social Workers), JeMSA (Jewish programs happening on campus and vol- Students gather a group of friends and Medical Students Association), J-GAME unteer opportunities in the community. pick from a menu of Jewish classes taught Israel, J-GAME Social Events, J-GAME U-M Hillel staff provide support, guid- by the Hillel staff and student leaders. Jewish Learning, J-GAME Sports, and

40 J-GAME Friday Night Dinners. Students can choose to be on as many or as few of these lists as possible. These groups meet frequently, offering a setting for graduate students to meet their peers. AAJR –African American Jewish Relations –builds positive connections between the Black and Jewish communities on campus by exploring their historical and cultural roots. Ahava, the Jewish Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer student group, offers programming, discussion groups, speakers and social events that meet the needs of the diverse Jewish LGBTQ community on campus. The Conference on the Holocaust (COTH) is a year-long series of events planned by students designed to present a cross- section of scholarly, personal, historical and theological perspectives on the Holocaust. COTH organizes an annual trip for university students to tour the Holocaust Mu- seum in Suburban Detroit and a Survivors’ Luncheon, which hosts over 40 survivors and 300 students. Jewish Greek Council brings together Jewish students who are members of sororities and fraternities. The group sponsors social action projects and hosts Shabbat dinners and social events. The Intramural Sports Program fields a broad range of teams that compete in the U-M’s intramural sports program. These teams compete in soccer, football, volleyball, soft- ball, floor hockey, and ice hockey in which Hillel has won the campus championship twice in the past three years. Sarah’s Kitchen, also called “Hillel’s Café,” serves gourmet lunches and dinners Sunday-Friday during the academic year. U-M students on board contract in a residence hall can use their ”Blue Bucks” to pay for meals, and anyone can eat at Hillel on a Candy Mitchell walk-in basis. Friday night Shabbat dinners Recognized • Respected • Recommended are available to U-M students at no charge. Challah for Hunger raises awareness of and A name you can TRUST money for hunger and disaster relief A proven track record of more than 25 years through the baking and selling of challah. A solid reputation of service and dedication MuJew is a dialogue and programming A professional who cares and listens group for Muslim and Jewish students to come together on campus. There is also Candy Mitchell, GRI, ABR an annual alternative spring break trip to Because Every Move Matters help build the MuJew community. The Jewish Penicillin Hotline (iwantsoup@ 734.649-7571 umich.edu) delivers kosher chicken soup [email protected] with matzoh balls to any U-M student who is feeling sick.

41 The Jewish Women’s Forum explores women’s roles in Judaism, offering study groups, speakers, Rosh Hodesh celebrations, and an annual women’s seder. UM Hillel’s Alternative Spring Breaks provide students with hands-on experience in tikkum olam (repair of the world) in both international and domestic sites. Past JPOG groups have been involved in service projects in Uruguay, Argentina, the Ukraine, and Nicara- gua, as well as Hurricane Katrina relief work in the Gulf Coast. Jewish Perspectives on Globalization provides a forum for students to explore global issues through a Jewish lens. Students develop programming to raise awareness around social responsibility, environmental awareness and being a global citizen. Hayerukim (Hebrew for “The Greens”) provides a forum for students to engage in environmental activism from a Jewish perspective and the opportunity to help create a more local sustainable Hillel, university and world. “We know Makom is an experiential intra-Jewish ^ dialogue that aims to bring together a diverse group of student to explore various good food” contentious issues that impact American Jews. By working to find common ground, participants will build substantive alliances, paving the way for greater respect, tolerance, inclusiveness, allyhood, and meaningful collaboration. Health and Wellness is a new Hillel group, fo- cused on healthy living, fitness and overall wellness. The group coordinates Hillel’s yoga classes (twice weekly) and organizes and co-sponsors events that promote a healthy lifestyle. Shmooze is a Jewish cultural organization whose goal is to spread Jewish culture throughout Hillel and the university community through cultural events like the Kugel Cook-off and M-Shvitz that meets weekly to shmooze in the men’s sauna. Michigan Mensch provides mentorship and guidance for incoming Wolverines. Freshmen are paired with upperclassmen Mensches and get together once a month to chat over coffee on Hillel. Hillel’s ARTs group (HARTS) creates commu- Co-op members 60 years and older nity and programming for students with an interest in the arts. Students come to- save 15% every Wednesday! gether to learn new skills and techniques and share their artistic work building up to a student exhibit. Krav Maga –students come to Hillel for a taste of Israeli culture by learning effec- tive Israeli self-defense techniques from a professional Krav Maga instructor.

42 JEngA is Hillel’s Jewish Engineering Stu- dents Association, planning social and cultural events for Jewish engineers. JEWSIC –Hillel’s music program provides a forum for musical students to come together to jam and share music in monthly sessions. All levels are welcome. U-M Hillel also has a jazz and klezmer band that plays on campus and in the community. Improfessionals is Hillel’s own comedy improv group that performs all over campus and has a great fan base. Practice is weekly and tryouts happen twice a year. FYSH –First Year Students of Hillel –and the residence student outreach committee organize social programming targeted at freshmen to help students meet and develop new friends in Hillel. These groups help foster community in residences on both North and Central Campuses. Hillel is home to Will Work for Food (WWFF), an independent student group that encourages students to partake in a community effort and get sponsored by their family and friends with a donation to WWFF. All money raised through these sponsored work efforts will go directly to alleviate child malnutrition in Darfur through Doctors Without Borders. For more information, visit www.willworkforfood.org. Hillel also supports Good Sports, a new community service project designed to help fund Detroit inner city youth sports programs for underprivileged youth by raising money through Michigan students’ participation in Intramural and other sports activities. U-M Hillel is also a partner to and/or sup- porter of TEDxUofM, Dance Marathon, United to Heal, K-Grams, Go Blue Wear Pink, and Relay for Life, encouraging student involvement in these volunteer and fundraising initiatives. 43 J Street U email: [email protected] Chelsea Flower Shop, LLC Alex Levy, (203) 979-872 203 E. Liberty St. Phone 662-5616 email: [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Marni Falk, (248) 761-2763 www.chelseaflowersllc.com J Street U supports Israel as a democratic home for the Jewish people, the full and Over 60 years of excellent services equal rights of Arab and other non-Jewish citizens of Israel and the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own. J Street U is a student-driven network of activists who educate and advocate for peace, security, and social justice in the State of Israel and in the future state of Palestine.

U-M center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Suite 2607, School of Social Work 1080 S. University 48109 tel: 764-0350 email: [email protected] website: www.umich.edu/~iinetcmenas The Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies undergraduate and mas- ter’s degree programs offer an interdisciplinary understanding of the modern area. They are intended to provide broad area and language training for students with either academic or professional interests. For those who have received training in fields such as journalism, business admin- istration, law, library science, social work, public, health and teaching, the program provides an opportunity to gain a strong background in the cultures and languages of the modern Middle East. Public lectures, film series, conferences, symposia, and teacher workshops are offered regularly. Call or email to receive a weekly email message, announcing Middle Eastern events being held on campus. Visit the website for information on Middle East-related fellow- ships, conferences, jobs, and more.

CHABAD HOUSE at the University of Michigan 715 Hill Street 48104 99-LEARN (995-3276) www.jewmich.com Rabbi Alter and Chanchi Goldstein, directors Chabad on Campus: For over 35 years Chabad House has been a home away from home for the thousands of Jewish Students at the University of Michigan. Chabad anticipates and serves the needs of students on a social, educational and spiritual level. At

44 ential training in non-profit management, and hands-on engagement with contemporary communal challenges. Students serve as non-voting board members at local Jewish agencies and pursue field placements with outstanding community agencies locally, nationally, and around the world. Hailing from across the United States, JCLP students become active members of the Ann Arbor Jewish community. JCLP works to expand its conversations beyond the University by hosting numerous programs with national speakers intended to engage the public in challenging discussions about the present and future of Jewish community. Chabad, all students are welcome, regard- community is invited. Contact the depart- Throughout their experience, JCLP stu- less of background, affiliation, and level of ment to get on the lecture mailing list. dents become active participants in the observance. At Chabad, students have the work of imagining and building a Jewish ability to discover the warmth and beauty of communal future. their heritage, and learn to apply the timeless U-M Jewish Communal Jewish principle of Ahavat Israel (love of one’s Leadership Program fellow Jew)—at their own pace. Chabad School of Social Work U-M Judaica Collection believes that family and community are vital 1080 South University Ave. 48109 111-I Hatcher Graduate Library North keys to character building. That’s why they tel: 763-6583 tel: 936-2367 open their home to students, helping inspire fax: 763-3372 fax: 763-6743 them with a respect for family values and website: www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/jclp a deep meaningful concern for the land of website: http://guides.lib.umich.edu/content. Karla Goldman, Sol Drachler Professor of Social php?pid=37966 and http://www.lib.umich.edu/ Israel. Chabad also believes that Jewish edu- Work, director cation and meaningful experiences are the browse/Judaic Studies grass-roots method to fighting indifference, A collaborative effort of the University of Elliot H. Gertel, Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica Michigan School of Social Work and the apathy and assimilation that face the Jewish The Judaic holdings of the University of Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, the Jew- community today. Michigan Graduate Library are part of the ish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) Near East Division of Area Programs. The offers a distinctive educational opportu- collection includes some 60,000 titles in nity for emerging leaders committed to U-M DIVISION OF HEBREW & Hebrew and Yiddish. Western-language helping Jewish communities meet 21st- JEWISH CULTURAL STUDIES Judaica holdings number approximately century challenges while also addressing 50,500. Annually, the library adds about Department of Near Eastern Studies broader social concerns. 4111 Thayer Academic Building 1,000 Hebrew and Yiddish titles to the 202 South Thayer 48104-1608 The program combines academic study collection and 1,500 titles relevant to tel: 764-0314 in Judaic Studies and Social Work, experi- Jewish studies in western languages. The fax: 936-2679 email: [email protected] website: http://lsa.umich.edu/neareast/ Michael Bonner, chair Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies is a division of the department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan that offers classes and lectures. Undergradu- ate and graduate courses are offered in literature, culture and language, from ancient to modern. Examples of courses include Hebrew (all levels), Israeli Culture and Society, Perspectives on the Holocaust, Jewish Mysticism, Ancient Jewish History, Rabbinic Literature and Contemporary Israeli Literature. Hebrew classes are taught by native speakers. In addition, faculty and visitors give talks during the academic year to which the 45 Judaica/Hebraica unit of the Near East Division serves the reference and research needs of U-M faculty and graduate students, as well as members of the local community and visiting. The staff also selects and acquires materials in all languages in Jewish studies for the Library.

U-M JEAN AND SAMUEL FRANKEL CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES 2111 Thayer Building 202 South Thayer Street 48104-1608 tel: 763-9047 fax: 936-2186 email: [email protected] website: www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic Deborah Dash Moore, director Since 1970, Jewish Studies at the Uni- versity of Michigan has thrived as an interdisciplinary endeavor drawing on the rich resources of a diverse faculty, miere site for Jewish studies in the United above on standardized tests because of educating undergraduate and graduate States. The Institute brings 14 of the the attention to individual needs and students, and engaging the community. world’s leading scholars from a variety of an emphasis on learning in small study The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies disciplines to Ann Arbor for an academic groups. HDS offers instruction in comput- has become an international leader with year. While at Michigan, these Institute ers, visual arts, physical education that faculty integrated in top-tier departments Fellows share their research with the local stresses teamwork, public speaking and throughout the University of Michigan’s community through public presentations performance, and music that includes Ann Arbor campus. The Center offers and lectures. instrumental training in the upper grades. students opportunities for in-depth study It also offers a half-day immersion second of modern Jewish literatures and cultures, The Frankel Center also sponsors numer- language program for both modern and Hebrew and Yiddish languages, Rabbinic, ous lectures, conferences, exhibits and Biblical Hebrew. The school serves chil- law, politics, and Jewish history from the other events throughout the academic dren from the entire spectrum of Jewish ancient to modern eras. Students benefit year, including two high-profile annual expression. A rich Jewish and American from the academic excellence of faculty programs: the Louis and Helen Padnos heritage is experienced through plays, with strengths extending from the study Lecture in Judaic Studies and the David musical productions, and joyous holiday of ancient Jewish law to the role of Yid- W. Belin Lecture in American Jewish Af- celebrations. Monthly themes relate to dish in the modern world. fairs. All events are typically free and open ethical behavior, civic responsibility, and to the public. The inauguration of the Frankel Institute tolerance, and are supported by commu- for Advanced Judaic Studies in 2007 has nity service projects. Teachers differenti- made the University of Michigan a pre- ate instruction to meet the needs of each student. The faculty is enhanced with education learning and behavioral specialists. The school atmosphere is warm, caring, and family-oriented. Beth Israel Religious School See Congregations, Beth Israel Congregation Jewish Cultural School See Congregations, Jewish Cultural Society Hebrew Day School 2937 Birch Hollow Drive 48108 tel: 971-4633 JLI - Jewish Learning Institute fax: 971-6204 Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 website: www.hdsaa.org tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) Dina Shtull, head of school Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, instructor Aaron Fried, board president Presented in synchrony in 350 cities The Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor is nationwide and around the world, Jewish a private elementary school that fol- Learning Institute classes are presented lows state and national standards. The locally by specially trained educators, in- school scores in the 99th percentile and cluding Ann Arbor Chabad House Rabbi

46 Aharon Goldstein. Since its inception in 1998, JLI programs have been attended by nearly 40,000 people, and hundreds of thousands of others join in electronically through JLI on-line message boards and Internet based channels.

Keshet Ann Arbor [email protected] Milka Eliav, program director Keshet is an academic program for high school student, offering the opportunity to take Hebrew classes to fulfill the For- eign Language requirement, and receive high school credit as if it was any other high school class at their school. At Kesh- et, students meet twice a week for a total of four hours and study Modern Hebrew with professional language instructors, some of which are also U-M lecturers. Classes are small, allowing teachers to focus on their students’ progress and lessons are dynamic and communicative. As with other academic high school courses, students are expected to complete homework, take quizzes, exams, and occasionally prepare class presentations. Attendance and participation are key. Class material is level appropriate and Waterskiing - archery - sailing naturally contains cultural components high ropes course - sWimming such as Israeli movies, songs, newspa- pers and more, to make the language arts & crafts - sports learning experience wholesome and cooking - camping trips well rounded. Keshet offers four levels of Hebrew, from beginners to advanced, and students come from all walks of the For 3rd-9th graders Ann Arbor community. 1-6 week options available Not all Keshet students take it for credit; some are there for their love of For information on the 2012 summer, contact us: the language and their sincere interest in 847.675.6790 ext 3 learning how to communicate in Hebrew. These driven teens are an integral part [email protected] of classes; they attend regularly, take the www.cyjmid.org exams and participate in other Keshet New activities. Keshet is proud to have such campers motivated students and to be a part of may receive their busy schedules. $1000 off Keshet is recognized by the Ann Arbor Public School Community Resource (CR) tuitioN department, a unique system that lets high school students take a class not offered in their school, and get credit for it. Keshet fulfills CR requirements and maintains close contact with the CR monitor throughout the year. All classes meet on Monday nights (6:30–8:30 pm), while the other meeting day is determined in September by each

47 teacher and their students. Monday night is pizza night, and students are invited to come earlier (6 p.m.) and enjoy social time with their peers. Keshet follows the Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar as well as the Jewish calendar, and commemo- rates major Israeli events such as Yitzhak Rabin’s Memorial Day, Israel’s Indepen- dence Day, and more. Classrooms for Keshet are provided by both Beth Israel Congregation and Temple Beth Emeth; Keshet thankfully acknowl- current class list includes: basic Hebrew as a language, but also to teach what’s edges the educational cooperation and reading (individual or small group instruc- behind the language and the joy of Juda- support of these two synagogues and tion), prayers and their meanings, the ism. Three levels are offered: beginner, their educational directors. Keshet is fund- Jewish way of prayer and the organiza- intermediate and advanced. Classes meet ed by a grant from the Jewish Federation, tion of the siddur (prayer book), Talmud, on Sundays and Wednesdays. and supported by donations from parents, Chumash (the Five Books of Moses), Rashi as well as by gifts from generous members (the 12th-century Torah commentator), in the community who care about quality Chassidic Jewish mysticism and its ap- JUDAIC CLASSICS LIBRARY AND Hebrew instruction. Co-sponsors include plication to daily Jewish life in the 20th BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL Beth Israel Religious School, Temple Beth century, The Ethics of Our Fathers, The JEWISH DATABASE Emeth Religious School. Shulchan Aruch, and Halachah (code of (RESPONSA PROJECT) Jewish law). Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 Reconstructionist Havurah Chabad House offers pre-bar/bat mitzvah tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) Religious school classes for children ages 10–13. Stu- Chabad House provides access to these See Congregations, Ann Arbor dents preparing for bar or bat mitzvah two milestones in computerized Judaic Reconstructionist Havurah receive instruction from Rabbi Zalman or reference and text tools on CD-ROM. The Shternie Zweibel. Private tutorial classes Judaic Classics Library answers questions are also offered to adults to learn specific about the Tanach (Five Books of Moses, Temple Beth Emeth areas of Torah. Prophets and Scriptures), the Babylonian Religious school Talmud and Rashis commentaries on both the Talmud and the Torah. The Global See Congregations, Temple Beth Emeth t E. P. . (TORAH ENRICHMENT Jewish Database Project includes texts PROGRAM) such as the Jerusalem Bible, Maimonides, t .E .A .C .h . (TORAH EDUCATION AT Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 the Code of Jewish Law and 253 books CHABAD HOUSE) tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) of Responsa (rabbinic commentaries and Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 Esther Goldstein, director answers to inquiries) covering a period of over 1,000 years. tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) The program for youth 5–14 years old, Rabbi Aharon and Esther Goldstein explores the world of Jewish values, Classes offered at Chabad House cover customs and texts. The children learn Jewish Educators Council of the spectrum from basic Hebrew reading Hebrew reading and writing, the core Ann Arbor and Talmud study groups to Chassidic prayers of Jewish tradition, and study and Jewish mysticism. All classes are Jewish holidays and history. Advanced tel: 665-5817 open to all Jews, regardless of their affili- students also study the Torah commen- e-mail [email protected] ation or background. An extensive library tary of Rashi, one of Judaism’s greatest Terri Ginsburg, chair is available with classic and modern refer- teachers. The Jewish Educators Council provides ences to complement what is taught. The The goal of TEP is not only to teach Hebrew Ann Arbor Jewish Educational Lead- ers with opportunities to discuss issues of mutual concern, develop additional professional skills and knowledge in areas of Jewish education and collaborate on programming options for teachers and students. The council consists of the directors of Beth Israel Congregation Religious School, the Hebrew Day School, the JCC Early Childhood Center, the Jew- ish Cultural School, the Reconstructionist Havurah, Keshet Ann Arbor and Temple Beth Emeth Religious School. The Council sponsors opportunities for

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49 ence. C.G.I. of Ann Arbor is part of the largest and fastest growing network of day camps, enjoying a reputation as a pioneer in Jewish camping, with innovative ideas and creative activities, to both provide enjoyment and inspire children to try new and exciting things. Camp Gan Israel was created to provide children with a fun and meaningful summer program, while fostering growth individually and socially in a Jewish atmosphere. The daily schedule includes an exciting mix of sports, field trips, special programs and activities designed to be educational, fun and conducive to building character and nurturing friendships. Camp Gan Israel is for children ages 4–13 with four divisions: 1. Mini Gan Izzy for ages 4–5 years 2. Junior Division for kids entering 1st– 2nd grade 3. Sabra for kids entering 3rd–4th grade 4. Pioneer for kids entering 5th–8th grade The program includes field trips to many places in Southeast Michigan; three-times- a-week swimming; and three-times-a-week ”icamp,” an innovative program where the campers can choose their activities, such as: dance, woodworking, art, tennis, a science program, gymnastics, music, jewelry making, cooking, origami, martial arts, yoga, chess, nature, and other sports. Every Friday there is a Shabbat celebration which includes a Shabbat party and challa baking. Camp Gan Israel’s Judaic programming is designed to instill campers with a love for Judaism and pride in their Jewish identity. The camp Judaic experience is comprised of engaging activities, hands-on projects, stories, songs and crafts. Camp is filled with programming that teaches children positive values and character traits, taught in a fun, exciting way. There is a camp theme each year on which all activities center, and it is emphasized that every child, irrespective of their level of Jew- ish observance, becomes a part of the Gan Israel family. Camp Gan Israel is fully licensed by the State of Michigan. It is located at Clonlara School, 1289 Jewett Road. Camp Gan Israel runs for seven weeks during the summer

50 any of the seven Habonim-Dror camps in North America. The local Habonim-Dror youth group, Ken Pardes, offers activities for all Jewish kids ages 8–18. During the school year Ken Pardes has events at least once a month near the University of Michigan campus.

JCC youth ProGrAMMinG, MACCABi youth GAMES, CAMP rAAnAnA See Community Organizations, Jewish Community Center

Group leaders are devoted to helping tEMPLE BEth EMEth GAn yELADiM EnriChMEnt children learn socialization skills, build- youth GrouPS Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104 ing their self-confidence and teaching See Congregations, Temple Beth Emeth tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276) them the about Jewish values and rituals email: [email protected] through songs, stories and arts and crafts. Esther Goldstein, coordinator In addition, they seek to ignite a spark in each child to lay claim to his Jewish heri- younG JuDAEA Gan Yeladim, for children ages 2–5 years, tage and commit him or her to a lifetime email: [email protected] meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon passion for Jewish learning. from 1–4 p.m. At Gan Yeladim each child is Young Judaea is the peer-led, Zionist encouraged to make choices with respect youth movement of Hadassah that aims towards him/herself, others and his/her hABoniM-Dror CAMP tAvor to provide a positive Jewish experience surroundings. through hands-on learning and fun. There website: www.camptavor,org are three divisions: Ofarim (grades 3–5), Group leaders seek to nourish each child’s email: [email protected] Tsofim (grades 6–7) and Bogrim (grades heart and mind as their cognitive, social, Camp summer address: 59884 Arthur L. Jones Road 8–12). In Ann Arbor, meetings are held at emotional, and physical skills are developed, Three Rivers, MI 49093 the JCC or in members’ homes. Regional so that each child will be a well-rounded camp tel: (800) 55-TAVOR conventions for all levels are held dur- person capable of solving problems and local contact: 971-1147 ing the school year. Summer programs adapting to new situations. Children are Camp Tavor in Three Rivers, Michigan, is for include: Camp Young Judaea in Waupaca, educated in a creative, supportive, and children in grades 4–12. Camp Tavor is an Wisconsin, for grades 3–9; Camp Tel Ye- warm Jewish environment, so that each overnight, co-ed camp that fosters endur- hudah in Barryville, New York, for grades child will learn about life as a Jew. ing friendships, life skills, and a connection 9–12; and summer programs in Israel for Gan Yeladim Playgroup seeks to create to Israel in an exciting, dynamic, fun-filled high schoolers. There are also programs a stimulating and enriching educational environment. Campers entering 11th grade in Israel for high school graduates, college environment for each and every child. can travel to Israel with peers who attend juniors and young adults.

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51 detroit agencies

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER 28123 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills 48334 tel: (248) 553-2400 website: www.holocaustcenter.org The Holocaust Memorial Center docu- ments the history of the Holocaust and highlights the rich culture of a people that wasdestroyed. The museum is comprised of three parts: the Museum of European Jewish History, Holocaust, and the Interna- tional Institute of the Righteous. The Cen- ter’s research wing includes the Holocaust Memorial Center Library and the John J. Mames Oral History Collection.

Federation Alliance for Jewish Education 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 370 Bloomfield Hills 48301 tel: (248) 642-4260 website: www.jewishdetroit.org/alliance The Jewish community’s central educational resource, the Federation’s Alli- ance for Jewish Education, provides an array of services that enhance Jewish knowledge, identity and pride. The Al- liance provides a support system for all congregational schools, nursery through grade 12, including teacher training and consultation and innovative curriculum development, and specialized assistance for children with special needs. Children with special needs attend weekly classes sponsored by the Alliance. In addition, Jewish Experiences for Families creates programs that help families strengthen their Jewish identity. The Alliance offers ongoing and one-time adult educational courses through the Lifelong Learning Classes and the Florence Melton Adult Mini School, and community-wide programming for teens. It is also home to the Teachers’ Resource Center.

ISRAEL BONDS 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield 48322 tel: (888) 352-6556, (248) 661-3500 website: www.israelbonds.com Conceived by David Ben-Gurion as a means of sustaining Israel’s economy in the aftermath of the War of Indepen-

52 dence, the Israel Bonds organization has become the foundation upon which the modern Jewish state was built. To date, the organization has secured more than $50 billion in capital, helping to build every facet of Israel’s economy, including agriculture, commerce and industry. The proceeds from Israel Bonds have also played a major role in absorbing the more than one million Jews who emigrat- ed from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia and elsewhere over the past decade. The Bonds organization offers a wide choice of securities that are suitable for many investment needs, including IRAs and other retirement plans, college education funds, foundation endowments and family and charitable gift-giving.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6600 West Maple Road West Bloomfield 48322 tel: (248) 661-1000 Jimmy Prentis Morris Building 15110 West Ten Mile Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 tel: (248) 967-4030 website: jccdet.org The Jewish Community Centers of Met- ropolitan Detroit strive to enrich lives by Improve your hearing. conveying the importance of personal identity, social values and well-being Improve your life. within the Jewish and general community. This is accomplished through the offering of educational, cultural and recre- If you, a family member or friend have diffi culty hearing . . . ational programs which strengthen the We can help. body and mind. Hearing loss is gradual and a hearing evaluation by my staff of expert Audiologists can fi nd and help overcome JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS the problem. COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT Please call (734) 429-1520 or (800) 851-6672 to 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 205 schedule a hearing evalution. I’m confi dent we can help, Bloomfield Hills 48301 just as we’ve helped countless others throughout tel: (248) 642-5393 Washtenaw County. website:www.jewishcommunitycouncil.org Robert Cohen, executive director Good hearing again. It can change your life. The Jewish Community Relations Council links the Jewish and non-Jewish com- M .O.S.A munities. It unifies and mobilizes the 420 W. Russell Audiology St., Suite 101 • Saline, Services MI community around high-priority domes- www.mosaaudiology.com tic and international concerns and deals with public officials and the media on major issues. Present this ad for $150 off a set of premium digital hearing aids. Save $150 MOSA Audiology Services Lisa Saulles Expires December 31, 2011 • code WJN

53 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE 6555 West Maple Rd. Don’t want it? West Bloomfield 48322 tel: (248) 592-2300 Don’t need it? email: [email protected] website: jfsdetroit.org Don’t keep it! Jewish Family Service specializes in individual, group and family treatment pro- Let Encore sell it for you: Musical Instruments • Electronics vided in a private and confidential setting. • Designer Items • Antiques & Collectibles • Automotive Parts Services also include an addiction recovery program, crisis support, domestic violence • Sporting Goods • Camera & Audio/Visual Equipment intervention and prevention programs, 1958 South Industrial and adoption services. To help older adults (in the Colonial Lanes Plaza) Free pick-up maintain their dignity and independence, & drop-off for JFS offers home care and respite care, Meals on Wheels and an escorted transportation 734.761.6187 service. Included within these services is the EncoreOnlineResale.com reception, resettlement and integration of new Americans into the community. Fees are based on ability to pay. Visa, MasterCard Encore AAO sept..indd 1 8/6/10 3:06 PM and most insurances are accepted for counseling services. People from all religious and ethnic backgrounds are welcome.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT 6735 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills 48301 A neighborhood store for dogs, cats tel: (248) 642-4260 email: [email protected] & people who love them. website: www.jewishdetroit.org The Federation, the central communal established organization of the metropolitan Detroit 2001 Jewish community, plays a leadership role in identifying the needs of that community in partnership with its agencies. It mobilizes human and financial resources, engages in communal planning and allocation and advocates meeting the needs of families and individuals. The Federation seeks to further the relationship between the Jewish community and the community at large in the Metropolitan Detroit area.

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE 4250 Woodward Avenue, Detroit tel: (313) 833-8100 Pets welcome. People too! website: www.jvsdet.org The Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) provides a comprehensive and integrated vocational service program, including job placement, career and educational Superior Products counseling, rehabilitation services and • assistance in securing funding for education. Additionally, JVS provides specialized Personalized Service services for senior adults, including adult • day care, and outreach for those isolated from the community. • True Competitive Pricing 54 208 North 4th Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 929-0022 • www.dogmacatmantoo.com Keeping kosher in Ann Arbor by Marcie Greenfield If you’re keeping a kosher (Bake Station) in West Bloom- home in Washtenaw County, field and a kosher grocery store there are plenty of options. (One Stop Kosher), with a large Hiller’s and Trader Joe’s are selection of fresh meat and your best bet. Both offer a produce, in Oak Park. wide variety of kosher products and fresh kosher meat. To stay abreast of recent hap- Whole Foods, People’s Food penings in the kosher world, Co-op and Arbor Farms add to you can subscribe to Kosher- the abundance of vegetarian/ Gram, published by Va’ad kosher foods available locally. Harabonim (Rabbinical Council) of Detroit. Call (248) 559-5005 Hiller’s, a Michigan-owned to be put on the mailing list. grocery store with several Kashrut alerts also are posted locations around the Detroit on the Orthodox Union website, metro area, has the largest ou.org. selection of kosher goods, with sections in both the international and There also are plenty of vegetarian options Chabad House provides classes wine aisles, and the refrigerator and freezer (including cheeses without rennet) at the and assistance to community members cases. They offer fresh and frozen kosher People’s Food Coop, Whole Foods (they who are interested in kashering their beef, chicken and turkey. They also have also have a list of kosher foods sold there kitchen. Call 995-3276 for details. and a small frozen kosher section) and the most extensive selection for Passover. The following stores offer a wide variety of Arbor Farms. Zingerman’s Deli sells kosher- Ask at the service desk if you don’t see kosher foods: what you want because they may be able certified tuna, vinegars, honey, olive oil, to order it. chocolates, salt, and several cheeses with • Arbor Farms, 2103 West Stadium Blvd. vegetarian rennet. Monahans Seafood Trader Joe’s has a printed list of kosher Market at Kerrytown Market is a great • Hiller’s Market, 3615 Washtenaw Ave. products sold there (including a list detail- source for fresh fish. • Monahan’s Seafood Market, 407 North ing the kosher symbols on their packages). 5th Ave. (Kerrytown) You can get the list at the store or on their You can find kosher wine at many stores, website (traderjoes.com) under products/ including Hiller’s, Whole Foods, Stadium • People’s Food Coop, 216 North 4th Ave. Market (corner of Stadium and Packard) labels and lists. They usually stock most • Trader Joe’s, 2398 East Stadium Blvd. fresh chicken options, turkey and some- and Morgan and York on Packard. About times ribeye steak. They also carry a kosher 40 minutes away is a full-service kosher • Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. cheddar cheese by Tillamook. butcher (Harvard Kosher Meat) and bakery Advertisers Afternoon Delight ...... 38 Encore Online Resale ...... 54 Mast Shoes ...... 18 Amadeus Cafe/Patisserie ...... 38 Fawzi’s Westgate Auto Repair ...... 6 Mercy’s Restaurant ...... 35 Amanda’s Kitchen ...... 51 First Arbor Advisors ...... 26 Michigan Theater ...... 49 Ann Arbor Civic Theatre ...... 20 Frankel Center ...... 14 Candy Mitchell, Realtor ...... 41 Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah . . . . 4 From The Hearth Catering ...... 43 Modern Mechanical ...... 41 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra ...... 12 Genesis of Ann Arbor ...... 24 MOSA Audiology ...... 53 Aunt Agatha’s ...... 47 Gold Bond Cleaners ...... 8 O’Connor Hearing Center ...... 23 Susan Ayer Photography ...... 22 Cantor Samuel Greenbaum; mohel . . . . . 16 Paper Station ...... 49 Ayse’s Café ...... 32 Hebrew Day School ...... 14 Penchansky Whisler Architects ...... 50 Bank of Ann Arbor ...... 20 Carol Hoffer, CLU, CASL ...... 47 People’s Food Co-op ...... 42 Beth Israel Congregation ...... 2 Innovations Decor and Design ...... 44 Michal Porath, Realtor ...... 41 Bivouac ...... 31 Interim Health Care ...... 35 Probility Physical Therapies ...... 43 Blue Nile Restaurant ...... 22 Jewish Community Center ...... back cover Quality Kosher Catering ...... 18 Bread Basket Deli ...... 8 Jewish Cultural Society ...... 4 r .D . 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Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan Jewish Community Foundation Temple Beth Emeth tel: 994-5822 of Greater Ann Arbor tel: 665-4744, fax: 665-9237 [email protected] tel: 677-0100; fax: 677-0109 [email protected] www.annarborminyan.org www.templebethemeth.org Jewish Cultural Society/School Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Havurah tel: 975-9872 Temple Beth Emeth Brotherhood tel: 445-1910 [email protected] tel: 665-6655 [email protected] www.jcsannarbor.org www.aarecon.org U-M Center for Middle Eastern Jewish Educators Council and North African Studies Beth Israel Congregation tel: 971-0990 tel: 764-0350 tel: 665-9897; fax: 665-2733 [email protected] [email protected] Jewish Family Services www.umich.edu/~iinetcmenas www.BethIsrael-AA.org tel: 769-0209; fax: 769-0224 [email protected] U-M Division of Hebrew and Congregation Chabad www.jfsannarbor.org Jewish Cultural Studies tel: 995-3276; fax: 996-2471 tel: 764-0314; fax: 936-2679 www.jewmich.com Jewish Federation [email protected] tel: 677-0100; fax: 677-0109 www.umich.edu/~neareast Chaverim B’Shirim [email protected] tel: 663-1978 www.jewishannarbor.org U-M Jean and Samuel Frankel [email protected] Center for Judaic Studies Jewish Learning Institute tel: 763-9047; fax: 936-2186 Habonim Dror/Camp Tavor tel: 995-3276 tel: 971-1147, (800) 55-TAVOR [email protected] Jewish Professionals of Ann Arbor www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic Hadassah (Ann Arbor Chapter) [email protected] tel: 662-1984 U-M Jewish Communal [email protected] Jewish Women’s Circle Leadership Program tel: 763-6583, fax: 763-3372 tel: 995-3276 Hebrew Day School www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/jclp tel: 971-4633; fax: 971-6204 Keshet Ann Arbor U-M Judaica Collection www.hdsaa.org [email protected] tel: 936-2367; fax: 763-6743 Hillel, EMU Men’s Club, Beth Israel Congregation www.lib.umich.edu/rrs/egertel tel: 482-0456; fax: 482-0440 tel: 665-9897 Washtenaw Jewish News [email protected] [email protected] www.emuhillel.org tel: 971-1800; fax: 971-1801 Mikvah Israel [email protected] Hillel, U-M www.washtenawjewishnews.org tel: 995-3276 tel: 769-0500; fax: 769-1934 [email protected] ORT (Ann Arbor Chapter) Women’s League, www.umhillel.org tel: 665-5061 Beth Israel Congregation www.ortamerica.org tel: 945-8256 Interfaith Hospitality Network [email protected] tel: 822-0220 Pardes Hannah [email protected] tel: 761-5324 Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group www.alphahouse-ihn.org [email protected] tel: 769-3078 Israeli Dancing of Ann Arbor www. pardeshannah.org Yad Shoshana tel: 395-4223 Raoul Wallenberg tel: 994-9832 [email protected] Endowment Committee Yidish Tish tel: 764-5536 J Street U tel: 936-2367 [email protected] tel: (248) 761-2763 [email protected] [email protected] Sisterhood, Temple Beth Emeth Young Judaea tel: 665-4744 JCC Yiddish Group [email protected] tel: 761-2765 [email protected] Jewish Community Center SPICE tel: 971-0990; fax: 677-0109 tel: 971-0990 [email protected] [email protected] www.JCCAnnArbor.org

56 THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR Building Our Jewish Community Together

The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor works in partnership with our beneficiary agencies, Jewish communal organizations and congregations to build a vibrant and inclusive Ann Arbor Jewish Community. Come celebrate Jewish life with us!

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Jewish Book Festival There’s something special about the Jewish Jewish Film Festival Community Center. You feel it as soon as you walk in the door. Whether you’ve come to bring your child to preschool, attend a concert, hear an author speak, see the Israeli Scouts, take part in a holiday celebration, join an exercise class or learn Yiddish, you feel at home. The JCC is the place where you and your family explore pathways into the Jewish world. Please support the JCC by becoming a member today. Contact Halye Aisner [email protected] or 734-971-0990 for more information.

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