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February 2019 Shevat/Adar1 5779 Volume XVIII: Number 5 FREE HMC special exhibits: Jehovah’s Witnesses, Japanese 2019 Belin Lecturer American internment and the Rwandan genocide is James Loeffler Leslie Pardo, special to the WJN Kelsey Robinette Keeves, special to the WJN he Holocaust Memorial Center Zekel- eyewitnesses of Nazi genocide. The exhibition thirds of them American citizens. The exhibit n March 12, the Frankel Center man Family Campus in Farmington documents the story of Jehovah’s Witnesses in revisits the injustice of Japanese-American will welcome Professor James Loef- T Hills has announced its newest special the Holocaust and provides an in-depth look at confinement by telling their stories and asking O fler to the University of Michigan exhibits which run January 13 through April ordinary people who followed their conscience in a question that resonates today: How could to deliver the 2019 David W. Belin Lecture 1, 2019. The special exhibits include “Jehovah’s the face of tyranny. The exhibit was created by the the United States imprison people without in American Jewish Affairs. Loeffler’s lecture, Witnesses: Faith Under Fire,” “Rwanda: Person- Arnold-Liebster Foun- due process, based solely on their ethnicity? “Prisoners of Zion: American Jews, Human al Images” and “The Tragedy of War: Japanese dation in Germany. The exhibit was curated by the Kennesaw Rights, and the Israeli- American Interment.” State University Museum of History and Ho- Palestinian Conflict,” “We take our mission very seriously and re- Rwanda: Personal locaust Education in Georgia. based on his recently main committed to learning lessons from the Images-Artwork “Jehovah’s Witnesses: Faith Under Fire,” published Rooted Holocaust and applying what we have learned by Vivian Bower. “Rwanda: Personal Images” and “The Trag- Cosmopolitans: Jews to other genocides. In a world still filled with The exhibit is a se- edy of War: Japanese American Interment” are and Human Rights hate and bigotry, this is more important than ries of pastel drawings generously supported by Barbara and Jim Bay- in the Twentieth Cen- ever,” said Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, CEO, Holocaust by Vivian Bower about son, Julie and Peter Cummings, Robin and Leo tury, will explore how Memorial Center. “The most important lesson the genocide that took Eisenberg, Nadine and David Farbman, Nancy American Jews have we teach is that history is made through a series place in Rwanda dur- and James Grosfeld, the Karp family, Jackie and become polarized of choices and that every choice has a conse- Vivian Bower ing 1994 and 1995 Larry Kraft, Susie and Norman Pappas, Malke James Loeffler over human rights is- quence. Choices by individuals have power.” when 500,000-1,000,000 Tutsis were brutally and Gary Torgow, and in memory of Barbara sues related to both Israel and antisemitism. The three special exhibits debuting at the massacred by Hutu friends, family and colleagues. and Lee C. Saperstein and Craig A. Saperstein. The David W. Belin Lecture in American Holocaust Memorial Center in January include: Bower’s intention is to confront the truth and ex- The special exhibits are open Sunday Jewish Affairs was established at the University through Friday and are free with museum ad- of Michigan in 1991, through a gift from the Jehovah’s Witnesses: Faith Under Fire. press her pain and horror. The exhibit is on loan from the Florida Holocaust Museum. mission or membership. Docent-led tours are late David W. Belin, to provide an academic A Christian community of 35,000 Jehovah’s available at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17 forum for the discussion of contemporary Witnesses in Germany and Japanese American Internment. and March 31. Docent-led tours also are avail- Jewish life in the United States. Previous speak- occupied lands refused to During World War II, 120,000 ethnic Japa- able at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, March ers have included Deborah Lipstadt, Samuel conform to the Nazi ideology nese on the west coast were forced into a series 11 and March 25. Sign up for a tour or more in- Freedman, Lila Corwin Berman, and Ruth of hate. They were thrown of camps to live under armed guard. Two- formation by calling (248) 553-2400, ext. 145. n Messinger. Each lecture is subsequently pub- into Nazi camps and became lished in the Belin Lecture Series. “Global antisemitism has returned to the world in ways few ever anticipated after World Fifty years of Feminist Activism Coming to Town War II,” Loeffler explains. “For some in the Jew- ish world, the only solution is a renewed com- Paige Walker, special to the WJN mitment to protecting human rights at home ngaging with and contributing to the Judaic Studies, the Covenant Foundation, and the UM Ann Arbor campus, primarily at the and abroad. For others in the Jewish world, University of Michigan and the sur- the Jewish Women’s Archive in Brookline, Mas- School of Social Work. The symposium will the very phrase ‘human rights’ has become a E rounding Ann Arbor and Metro De- sachusetts, JCLP is offering an extended and bring an array of pioneering and contemporary symbol of today’s antisemitism, especially in troit Jewish communities with dynamic public feminist activists to Ann Arbor to consider the the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. ” programs is a cornerstone of the Jewish Com- role of Jewish identity in the framing and de- Loeffler is Jay Berkowitz Endowed Chair munal Leadership Program (JCLP). Every JCLP velopment of second wave American feminism. in Jewish History at the University of Virginia, event creates opportunities for students to bring Using as a starting point the interpretations where he teaches courses on Jewish and Euro- together University and community members offered by historian Joyce Antler in her recent pean history, legal history, and the history of to discuss and explore the challenging questions book, Radical Jewish Feminism, the symposium human rights. Rooted Cosmopolitans explains that animate their own ongoing engagement will ask activists from the 1960s through today the history of Jewish political activism in hu- with Jewish community and identity. In par- to explore the significance of Jewish identities man rights through the stories of five Jewish ticular, students organize an annual Commu- in the development of the women’s liberation activists, and shows how the idea of human nal Conversation, held on campus, that brings movement and the impact of feminism on rights has been intertwined with Jewish his- together community members and prominent quite remarkable series of public programs from American Jewish culture, politics, and religion. tory in the last 70 years. It was named a “new Jewish leaders, educators, and activists to deep- March 13 through 17. In addition to conversations between veteran and noteworthy” book by The New York Times. en discussion and understanding of core issues A special symposium, “Jewish Feminisms/ feminists and more recently-minted activists, The book began as a relatively narrow in American Jewish life. This year, in partner- American Visions: Perspectives from Fifty Years the program will include a screening of the doc- study of American Jewish political advocacy ship with the University’s Frankel Center for of Activism” will take place March 13 – 15th on umentary Heather Booth: Changing the World and legal diplomacy on behalf of Eastern Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 IFrom the Editor We can help! 2935 Birch Hollow Drive irst off, I want to thank Susie Ayer for nity and I originally moved there to be close to Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 entrusting me with this publication my brother, Rabbi Myron Kinberg z”l. I say of voice: 734/971-1800 F that she nurtured for 27 years as a ser- Eugene, yes the community of Jews is small, but e-mail: [email protected] vice to the Jewish community of Washtenaw I knew all of them. Myron was the rabbi in Eu- www.washtenawjewishnews.org County. In my role as editor/publisher of the gene from 1978 to 1995. Yes, that’s right, I said Let Encore Sell It For You: Washtenaw Jewish News, honoring her legacy the rabbi, because for much of his time in Eu- Electronics • Musical Instruments of service to the com- gene, there was only one synagogue and he was Editor and Publisher Designer Items • Antiques & Collectibles munity is my foremost its rabbi. Temple Beth Israel in Eugene served a Clare Kinberg Sterling Silver • Sporting Goods intention. My hope is congregation of Jews from every denomination: Camera & Audio/Visual Equipment that every Jewish agen- So many lessons learned about being an open, Advertising Manager Gordon White cy, congregation and welcoming, growing, and porous container for 1954-D South Industrial (in the Revel & Roll Plaza) organization will con- Jewish diversity! I aim to make the WJN a meet- Design and Layout tinue to use the WJN ing place for the rich diversity of interests and Dennis Platte 734.761.6187 as an outlet for pub- opinion of Washtenaw County’s Jews. EncoreOnlineResale.com licity and reflection Many in the community already know me Staff Writer on your good works. I as the librarian at Temple Beth Emeth (since Lonnie Sussman Clare Kinberg hope, too, that individ- 2012), and as the Communications Coordina- uals in the community will submit their own tor and Religious School director for the Re- Contributing Writers newsworthy activities, thoughtful and thought- constructionist Congregation. Before that, for Rabbi Daniel Alter, Emma Benedek, Stacy Carroll, provoking opinions, as well as their simchas and twenty years, I was the managing and general Barbara Levy Daskin, Emily Eisbruch, Eileen sorrows. I plan to expand the profiles, tributes, editor of Bridges: A Jewish Feminist Journal, a Fried, Nehama Stampfer Glogower, Rabbi Aharon interviews and obituaries of individuals in our biannual publication. So, I come to WJN with Goldstein, Lillie Heyman, Peretz Hirshbein, community. Please understand this as a request plenty of editing and publishing experience and Rachael Hoffenblum, Joanne Brownstein Jarvi, Jessica De Young Kander, Kelsey Robinette Keeves, for your submissions. I am excited to learn the specific quirks of edit- Randy Lubratich, Leslie Pardo, Jennifer Rosenberg, Growing up, The St Louis Jewish Light was my ing a monthly newspaper. Clara Silver, Elliot Sorkin, Marci Sukenic, Marlowe hometown Jewish paper. Bob Cohn, the StLJL This February issue has a center section de- Susselman, Paige Walker editor for as long as I can remember, still comes voted to summer camp ideas for Jewish kids. If The Washtenaw Jewish News is published into their office as the Editor Emeritus, and my you have kids or know anyone with kids, give it monthly, with the exception of January and brother, who has lived for nearly 40 years on the a look. If do you sign up, tell the camp you read July. by Jewish Community Media of Washt- East Coast, still subscribes, because what happens about it in the WJN. (I’m learning the trade.) enaw County, LLC. Opinions expressed in in the community is vital to him and he knows When I was in 7th grade—1968, Parkway this publication do not necessarily reflect it will be reported in the Light. In other words, School district in St. Louis County—my English those of its editors or staff. understanding the importance of a local Jewish teacher gave me a biography of the muckraking newspaper to its community is in my DNA. journalist and activist, Lincoln Steffens. She ©2019 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. All rights reserved. No portion of the Washtenaw Though I am from St. Louis, I have lived wanted to set my sights on the possibilities of a Jewish News may be r­eproduced without in New York City (well, Brooklyn), Seattle and career in journalism. Though I’ve long hoped to permission of the publisher. Eugene, Oregon before moving to Ypsilanti in work on a newspaper, my life has been a curva- Signed letters to the editor are welcome; they should not 2003. I mention these because the Jewish com- ceous road leading to today’s debut as editor of exceed 400 words. Letters can be emailed to the editor. munities in each place have taught me impor- the WJN. Thank you, Susie, for handing me this Name will be withheld at the discretion of the editor. tant lessons, and each are dear to me in their adventure. I look forward to many years of ser- Circulation: 4,500 own ways. Eugene has a small Jewish commu- vice to the community as editor of the WJN. n Subscriptions: $12 bulk rate inside Washtenaw County $18 first-class su­bscription Fifty years of Feminist Activism, continued from page 1 The deadline for the March 2019 issue of the portraying the activist career of conference par- ity with the Union for Reform Judaism). These Washtenaw Jewish News is ticipant, Heather Booth, and a performance by three dynamic young leaders will engage par- Friday, February 8. klezmer music pioneer, Alicia Svigals. Svigals, a ticipants and each other in thinking about the Publication date: Wednesday, February 28 founding member of the Klezmatics and one of opportunities for remarkable creativity and Extra copies of the Washtenaw Jewish News the world’s leading klezmer violinists, will also community-building that have marked their are available at locations throughout Washtenaw County. present a one-woman show on Saturday eve- own professional journeys along with the very ning, March 16, at Temple Beth Emeth. real challenges they have encountered within Finally, the second-year JCLP students will and beyond the Jewish community. conclude the conversation about Judaism and This March will certainly be a feminist and feminism with their own communal conversa- an exciting time for JCLP and the Ann Arbor JAN. 17 - MARCH 16, 2019 tion, presented from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jewish community. Information about register- March 17, entitled “The Jewish Future is Femi- ing and event locations will be available on-line IIn this issue… nist.” This program will feature an interactive and publicized in the next issue of the Washt- panel with Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann (of Mish- enaw Jewish News. In the meantime, please Advertisers...... 23 kan Chicago), Sarah Hurwitz (former speech direct questions about any of these events or writer for Al Gore, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, requests to be added to the JCLP email list to Books...... 17 and Michelle Obama), and April Baskin (most JCLP Program Coordinator Paige Walker at March 29 - May 26, 2018 recently Vice President of Audacious Hospital- (734) 764-5392 or [email protected]. n Calendar...... 19 Eleanor, a biology major at Princeton, Campus...... 6 brings her boyfriend Rob home to 2019 Belin Lecturer, continued from page 1 Community...... 3 meet her two moms. While there, she European Jewry between the two world wars, Loeffler’s lecture will help audiences under- lets them know that she has hired a and morphed over time into a global his- stand that human rights are in crisis and will in- Congregations...... 5 private investigator to help her find tory of Jewish involvement in both the Zion- vestigate how we got to today’s political climate. her biological father. She says, as a ist movement and the modern human rights “That means viewing the intertwined pasts Federation...... 7 scientist, she is curious about her movements of the 20th century. Loeffler’s work of human rights and Zionism not as political genetics. Allison, Eleanor’s biological Israel...... 16 mom is insisting that Eleanor’s father, weaves together stories across five continents, fables but as complex, real chapters in history,” a one night stand in college whose seven languages, and eight decades. he said. Human rights “grew out of the world Kosher Cuisine...... 18 name Allison doesn’t remember, Loeffler reasons that the people in his book of politics, and, particularly the world of post- never even knew she existed. Eleanor would be shocked and disappointed by today’s World War I Zionism. Human rights were not Rabbi's Corner...... 7 is sent on a journey to an unexpected politically polarized climate and the amount the antidote to too much nationalism; they were and explosive answer to the question of historical ignorance. Not because they also an attempt to balance the nation-state with the Special Summer Camp Section...... 10 “Where do I come from?” didn’t argue over the meaning of human rights, new international order — for Jews and every- Tribute...... 7 but because they understood there was a need one else.” The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m., 734.433.7673 or to work together to try to reach pragmatic following a 6:30 pm reception in Forum Hall of Youth...... 8 PurpleRoseTheatre.org global solutions. Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Ave. n 2 Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 How you make a difference aligns with how you make a profit.

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We are proud to be the most enable us to not merely survive, but to thrive. service for their neighbors who cannot. n trusted resource in the Ann Arbor area for almost 2 decades. Call for unbeatable confidence in the New Year, New Yiddish Group at the JCC success of your next move. Rachael Hoffenblum, special to the WJN iddish is experiencing a resurgence people were participating in both. Begin- throughout the United States, and ning Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the ALEX MILSHTEYN, CRS, GRI, ABR Y the Jewish Community Center of groups will try merging into a single unit Greater Ann Arbor has under the established long been home to the rubric Yidish tish with a Associate Broker weekly Yiddish Read- half-hour of reading fol- ing Group, which reads lowed by a half-hour of (734) 417-3560 books by authors such conversation. 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Have You Had “The Conversation?” Join a Chai Mitzvah Group Now Nehama Stampfer Glogower, special to the WJN Marci Sukenic, special to the WJN ccording to a 2013 national sur- learn some strategies for having the con- xcitement is building throughout the group can make of it what they want. Chai vey, 90% of Americans said that versation. What constitutes a “good death?” community as the first Chai Mitz- Mitzvah has five basic components, which A it was very important to have a What is a “hard death?” When is it time to E vah groups, in conjunction with can be tailored to each individual’s own in- conversation about end-of-life wishes – but turn the focus away from treatments that the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Ar- terests and objectives. Each participant: only 27% have done so. If so many people may be prolonging death rather than pro- bor, launch in January and February. Chai 1. Attends monthly meetings, which come want the conversation to happen, why have longing life? When can we pause and ask, Mitzvah is a Jewish engagement program, with a brief reading and discussion guide so few families talked about end-of-life de- “What is the goal here?” What does Jew- new to the community, and is a great way to developed by Chai Mitzvah, centered sires? There are a variety of reasons: “It is ish law and Jewish medical ethics have to get involved, meet people, have meaningful around a theme. just too awkward,” “Mom would be upset if say about withholding certain treatments? discussion, explore social action and ritual 2. Chooses a topic that he/she would like I bring it up,” “My kids don’t want to hear What if I change my mind? What if Mom projects, and learn alongside others. More to learn more about during the course of about this,” “I don’t know what to say,” “I or Dad develop dementia? What is the role than 40 people have already expressed inter- the year. just don’t have enough information,” “It’s of hospice? Most importantly, how can I est and groups are just getting rolling in Ann 3. Identifies a ritual/spiritual practice to de- too early to have that conversation,” “I don’t identify the values that can guide a difficult Arbor. However, Chai Mitzvah is not a new velop throughout the year. want to burden my kids.” decision? program and has had success throughout 4. Chooses a social action activity to partici- The Conversation Project started when Led by experienced professionals, in- the nation; Susan Glait of Bellville, Ontario, pate in as an individual or within the group. award winning journalist Ellen Goodman cluding chaplains and social workers, we expresses, “Chai Mitzvah helped me create a 5. Celebrates the journey! had to make end of life decisions for her be- will address many of these questions. At- closer network of Jewish friends.” And Myrna Groups can be formed though friendship loved mother and realized that she didn’t re- tendees will leave with a plan of how to have Lawrence of Oak Park, IL says, “I feel deeply groups, through congregations or organiza- ally know what was important to her mother, the conversation and specific goals. motivated to learn more and do more in my tions, geographical proximity, professional and on what basis she should make her de- This program is sponsored by the Jewish Jewish life.” Chai Mitzvah hopes to spark this interest, preexisting groups, common inter- cisions. Hoping to help other families avoid Community Center and Jewish Family Ser- interest and bring these same sentiments to ests…really, there is no limit. Interested in this type of crisis, she enlisted the support of vices. For more information, please contact the Washtenaw community. forming a group? Interested in joining a professionals in bio-ethics and in the faith Nehama Glogower, [email protected]. Chai Mitzvah is a year-long engagement group? Please visit www.jewishannarbor. community to create a program that would Please join us at the JCC, March 10th, from program that meets one time per month org/get-involved/chai-mitzvah or contact help families have “the conversation.” 4 – 6 p.m. n with a cohort of 8-12 people, spanning from Marci Sukenic, Chai Mitzvah Community On Sunday March 10th the Ann Arbor young learners to adults. It is “book-group Coordinator at [email protected] Jewish community will have a chance to style,” which means that each participant and or (734) 677-0100, ext. 226. n Films Now Shown @ the J After Lunch Café Rachael Hoffenblum, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of screened over the last few months, includ- costs $5.50 each, however, thanks to special All the programs, classes, and Lunch Café Greater Ann Arbor expanded its ing classics like The Apartment (1960), Jew- funding provided to the Ann Arbor JCC are open to the entire community regardless T Lunch Café this past October from ish films likeThe Chosen,seasonal films like from the Washtenaw County Office of Com- of membership status. More information Tuesdays and Thursdays to include Wednes- Young Frankenstein and Dracula (1931), and munity and Economic Development, those is available at jccannarbor.org or by calling days as well. Wednesday Lunch Café now contemporary favorites like Princess Bride 60 and over can choose to pay the special (734) 971-0990. Lunch must be reserved at includes a film screening with lunch served and The Frisco Kid.Films will be shown on price of $3.00 per lunch. Registration forms least one day in advance by calling (734) 971- at noon, and films beginning at 12:30 p.m. February 6, 13, 20, and 27. are required in order for Washtenaw County 0990. For more information, contact Rachael Lunch café participants discuss possible films Local caterer, Karan Balmer, continues to to maintain its funding of the reduced senior Hoffenblum, operations manager and adult for the coming month and vote on the films provide a delicious lunch menu that is always lunch program. Menus are available at www. programs coordinator at (734) 971-0990 or to be shown. A variety of films have been meat-free and nut-free. A meal at Lunch Café jccannarbor.org/lunch-cafe. [email protected]. n Tribute to Susan n the afternoon of January 13, 2019, the Ann Arbor Jewish community gathered to honor Susie Ayer on her retirement O from editing the Washtenaw Jewish News after 27 years. Well over one hundred people enjoyed the tributes and reminiscences in a “faux” issue of the WJN, where many acknowledged with gratitude Su- sie’s integrity, vision, skills, and patience. Appreciation to Eileen Freed, Nancy Margolis, the community’s organizations, and many other in- dividuals who organized and hosted the tribute. Mazel tov, Susie! n

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Rabbi Ora Nitkin-Kaner Installed under Community-Crafted Chuppah Emily Eisbruch, special to the WJN The community-crafted chuppah, which he Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Con- formed the artistic centerpiece of the installa- gregation (AARC) celebrated a joyous tion, was created by over 35 community mem- T milestone on December 15, 2018 with bers, many of whom decorated cloth squares the installation of Rabbi Ora Nitkin-Kaner. A using techniques such as applique, fabric paint- special shabbat morning service featured Rabbi ing, and embroidery. The squares were pieced Ora chanting Torah and addressing the con- together on a rich blue background with a backing fabric reminiscent of a tallit. The instal- lation also featured music presented by AARC members and a lovely luncheon coordinated by a dedicated team of volunteers. Born and raised in Toronto, Rabbi Ora graduated from the Reconstructionist Rab- binical College (RRC) in Philadelphia in 2016. While a student, she received numerous schol- arships and awards and interned in congrega- tions, campuses, adult and youth education, community organizing, and chaplaincy. After graduating from the RRC, she spent a year gregation under a community-crafted chup- working as an oncology chaplain at New Or- pah. Rabbi Shelley Goldman, Assistant Rabbi at leans’ East Jefferson General Hospital prior to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis, moving to Ann Arbor as the AARC’s rabbi in and a classmate of Rabbi Ora’s from rabbinical September 2017. school, was the guest speaker. The AARC is an open and welcoming Jew- “Rabbi Ora has brought so much to our ish community with membership that is di- congregation,” comments Debbie Field, AARC verse and inclusive. We offer a religious school board chair. “She provides erudite, poetry- that is enjoyable and engaging for kids, and also filled services, compassionate pastoral care, and offer learning opportunities for teens, families brings depth to our life cycle events. We feel for- and adults. For more information on the Ann tunate to have her as the AARC’s rabbi and were Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation, please delighted to have the opportunity to honor her visit the website at https://aarecon.org/ or call at the installation.” (734) 445-1910. n Rabbi Nadav Caine Installed as Rabbi of Beth Israel Congregation Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN that we are privileged to be characters in God’s n the evening of Saturday, December story, rather than God being a character in our 8, the seventh night of Hanukkah, stor y.” by George Frideric Handel Beth Israel Congregation hosted a Bob Carbeck, Beth Israel’s immediate past Alcina O based on a fairy tale from the epic poem celebration welcoming Rabbi Nadav Caine, af- president, presented Rav Nadav with a beautiful stained-glass mosaic of a Hanukkiah (com- Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto missioned from Beth Israel’s Ritual Assis- tant, Ron Sussman). The evening concluded with the lighting of a Hanukkiah, while seven Conducted by Stephanie Rhodes members of the Clergy Planning Committee Directed by Grant Preisser read seven statements of appreciation, one each for the number of candles lit that night. Rav Nadav hails originally from Philadel- phia. He took an academic path to the rabbin- ate. After undergraduate and graduate studies in religion and philosophy at Princeton (AB ’88) and Harvard (MTS ’93), he studied phil- osophical models of religious practice under the direction of Dr. Arnold Eisen at Stanford University Opera Theatre University for ten years while teaching widely in fectionately known as “Rav Nadav.” With more University Philharmonia Orchestra than 300 people in attendance, Rabbi Caine, Jewish education in the San Francisco Bay Area. his wife Lynne, and his two children led the When Dr. Eisen left Stanford to serve the Jewish 2018-2019 Season Havdalah service opening the event. This was community directly as Chancellor of the Jew- March 28 at 7:30 PM followed by welcoming remarks from Bob ish Theological Seminary, Nadav followed suit. March 29 & 30 at 8 PM Blumenthal, Beth Israel’s president, and from He left his dissertation writing and enrolled at Rabbi Robert Dobrusin who is now Beth Isra- the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los March 31 at 2 PM el’s Rabbi Emeritus. Rabbi Caine’s father, Rabbi Angeles where he was ordained as a Conserva- Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Ivan Caine, performed the installation, and tive rabbi. He served as the leader of Ner Tamid challenged the congregation to be not simply Synagogue in San Diego for eleven years before successful with its new rabbi, but to try to set an coming to Beth Israel in 2018. Reserved Seating $30 & $24 example that other congregations would want Rav Nadav’s passion is teaching the inter- Students $12 w/ID to emulate. connections among the mystical, historical, Rav Nadav then spoke, noting “If there is scientific, and psychological dimensions of anything that I want to accomplish, it is to have Judaism, and particularly the ways of Jewish fun with all of you as we explore the Jewish tra- practice he calls “practical holiness.” His pod- League Ticket Office casts can be accessed at http://ravnadav.pod- dition and what it means in this generation and 734-764-2538 • tickets.smtd.umich.edu the world in general. I want us to have a sense bean.com. n Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 5 I Congregations

TBE Events for February 2019 February Activities at Beth Israel Delving into the Prayer Book: An through June. February’s book is by Barbara Quiz Night Shabbat Dinner for 20’s and 30’s with Hanbly, A Free Man of Color, 1997. Contact Saturday, February 2, 7 p.m. Exploration of the Structure, Meaning Molly Lindner, [email protected]. Rav Nadav and Practices of the Jewish Worship This 12th annual Beth Israel Quiz Night Friday, February 8, 5 p.m. Service Torah Study promises to be another fun competitive evening Rav Nadav hosts a Shabbat dinner at his for adults. This social program is a team based home for individuals and families. Children are Sundays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 8:50 a.m. multi-media trivia game. Whether one comes welcome and childcare is provided. RSVP to Adult Lounge. Join us for this weekly discussion of the To- rah portion led by Rabbi Whinston. with their own team or forms one at the game, Sarah Klein at [email protected]. Join Cantor Hayut to learn about the Jewish participants are sure to have a great time as Worship service using music and the recitation they work together to answer trivia questions, Shabbat Limmud of the prayers. Because we will use Mishkan Women’s Torah Study decipher puzzles, and complete other challenges Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m. Tefillah, our transliterated prayer book, knowl- Mondays, February 11 & 15, 7:00 p.m. in order to earn the title Trivia Masters. Adults are invited for Torah study over cof- edge of and/or the ability to read Hebrew is an An in-depth study and lively discussion of The cost is $10 per person, which can be fee and cake. The discussions, led by Rabbi asset but is not essential. Contact Cantor Ha- the week’s Torah portion led by Cantor Regina paid at the door. You can also register online Dobrusin, are informal, lively and participa- yut, [email protected], with Hayut. The group will explore various passages by using the link on the Beth Israel homepage, tory. The study begins with traditional texts questions. from the portion looking at several translations and commentaries from a variety of scholars www.bethisrael-aa.org. and participants add their own thoughts on the Families with Young Children (FYC): Tot from Talmudic times to the modern day. No He- Torah, Haftarah portion of the week, or other brew knowledge necessary to participate in the World Wide Wrap XIX traditional texts. Shabbat Service discussion. For questions, contact Cantor Regina Sunday, February 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays, February 1, 8 & 15, 5:45 p.m., TBE Hayut at [email protected]. About the time two NFL football teams Tot Shabbat and Mini Minyan Sanctuary begin wrapping athletic tape in preparation for Saturdays, Feb. 9 and 23, 11:15 a.m. 5:45 p.m. | Tot (0–5 year olds) Families with Young(ish) Children: Super Bowl LIII, Conservative Jews around the Tot Shabbat is Beth Israel’s special Shabbat Shabbat Services with Rabbi Whinston and Monthly Playground Meet-Up world – and at Beth Israel - will be wrapping morning program for preschoolers and their Cantor Hayut themselves in tefillin for World Wide Wrap parents with songs, stories, and prayers, plus Sundays, February 24, 10:00 a.m., Rotating 6:15 p.m. Dinner for Tot Shabbat | 6:45 p.m. XIX. This time the entire Beth Israel Religious the Shabbat “Mystery Box.” Parks in Ann Arbor Shira Service. School will be joining (with special licorice string Mini-Minyan is Beth Israel’s service for TBE wants to find more ways to connect All of your favorite songs led by TBE’s tot substituting for tefillin for the youngest students) socially! Please join us for a meet-up. These elementary school age children. The service team, Cantor Hayut and Rabbi Whinston. Join the intrepid tefillin wearing adults. Afterwards all events are for children 0-10 years old. Ques- includes Shabbat prayers and fun educational us for macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, apple- tefillin wearers will sit down for a hearty pancake tions? Contact Beth Pearson, bethlpearson@ activities. For more information contact Sarah sauce, and a salad bar immediately following the breakfast (new this year), but only after our gmail.com. Klein at [email protected]. short service. Dinner is just $5 per person. Buy a annual Polar Bear Photo in the out-of-doors. punch card ahead of time for a discounted price. The World Wide Wrap was created 19 years Jewish Book and Tschotchke Exchange Punch cards are available in the TBE office. Guitar-led Shabbat Service ago to help people learn or in many cases re- Sunday, February 24, 5 – 7 p.m. learn how to wrap tefillin and why it has always Participants are asked to bring the Weekly Lunch & Learn Fridays, February 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., TBE Sanctuary been an important practice. For people who tchotchkes and Jewish books – up to 10 books Fridays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22, TBE Adult A special, song-filled, musical celebration have never put on tefillin before (or think you and 15 tchotchkes – they wish to get rid of to Lounge, Noon. with singing, dancing, guitar, and a big dose of have forgotten) there are spare sets available and this exchange event. It is an afternoon of trad- Rabbi Whinston meets on Fridays for an in- ruach. It’s how we provide another gateway to volunteers available to assist anyone in learning ing, schmoozing and reminiscing. (If the items formal discussion about religion. Sessions are prayer. This service takes the place of Shabbat how. This event will be led by Rav Nadav. are not exchanged by the end of the program, open to the entire community. Feel free to bring Achat and falls on the fourth Friday of each they must be taken home again.) Contact your lunch. month. Tot Family Bowling [email protected] for more information. Sunday, February 3, 2 – 4 p.m. All of Beth Israel’s events, educational of- Women of TBE: Historical Novel Euchre Night Tot families are invited to enjoy a fun filled ferings, and recreational programs are open to Reading Group Saturday, February 2, 8:00 p.m., TBE Adult afternoon of bowling at Revel and Roll. the general community. If you would like fur- Mondays, February 11, 12:30 p.m., Lounge This program is recommended for children ther information, please call 665-9897 or visit TBE Library. Grab a partner or come alone! All levels up to six years old. There is a fee of $25.00 www.bethisrael-aa.org, or Beth Israel’s Face- The WTBE Reading Group meets on welcome. Contact Dave Ostreicher, djostrei@ per family. Contact Sarah Klein at skleing@ book page. n the second Monday of each month, October umich.edu, with questions. n bethisrael-aa.org for more information. ICampus Michigan Hillel’s 5th Annual ShabUM Event Its Biggest Yet Stacy Carroll, special to the WJN On Friday, November 16, University of of Hillel’s Michigan campus. Over 85 hosts gifts such as a uniquely branded Kiddush ence. “The purpose of ShabUM is for stu- Michigan Hillel held their 5th Annual sites could be attended all throughout cam- cup and challah cover, glass candle holders dents to understand that they can celebrate ShabUM (Shabbat Across Campus) event. pus and Ann Arbor, attended by more than with candles, a blessing card, Shabbat host Shabbat however they choose. I loved hear- While Hillel offers free Shabbat services and 1,600 students. guide, grape juice, and ing and feeling the enthusiasm among par- dinner every Friday evening, ShabUM is the Michigan Hillel two challahs. ticipants in the days leading up to ShabUM. one week in which Hillel closes its doors af- makes the event par- Yoav Jacob (‘20) from It is so wonderful that students are proud to ter services and empowers its student lead- ticularly special for stu- Ann Arbor served as the be a part of the Jewish community and the ers to host their community of friends for a dents by meeting with Student Chair of the Hillel community at Michigan.” Shabbat meal in their own homes. each host prior to the ShabUM Committee. In addition to the 85 campus locations, This feature makes ShabUM truly a event to help them plan He worked tirelessly for 21 alumni, living across the country as well campus-wide Shabbat celebration. Stu- what is often their first this event and was very as in Israel, virtually joined students by dents, whether living in a residence hall, foray into serving as pleased with the results, hosting their own ShabUM meals on the Greek house, or off-campus, are encour- Shabbat hosts. They discuss how to invite saying “It was truly amazing to see all the same evening. aged to take ownership over their Shabbat guests, plan for seating, determining bless- work I put in for this year’s ShabUM come In addition to ShabUM, Michigan Hil- experience by hosting their own Shabbat ing leaders, and of course, what to serve into fruition with record numbers of guests lel provides Jewish students on campus dinner, often injecting their own family tra- their guests. Hillel has received wonderful and hosts— many whom were hosting a with numerous opportunities to further ditions, foods, songs, or interesting themes grant support from The William David- Shabbat dinner for the first time ever.” engage in Jewish education, practice, and to the evening. The 2018 ShabUM attracted son Foundation to subsidize food costs for Lily Barash (‘20) from West Bloomfield building their community through similar a record number of both student hosts and hosts as well as provide each host with a and also a ShabUM Committee member, year-round programs such as their Host At participants and became a flagship event “ShaBag” containing a plethora of Shabbat found ShabUM to be a meaningful experi- Home program. n

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The Chassidic Approach to Repentance MazelSam Silver, tovJonathan to Trobe Elliot and Federation H. Gertel Board onPresident his Neal retirement Blatt Beth Snyder and Barbara Alvarez, special to the WJN Serving God With Joy, Repent With Joy lliot H. Gertel has retired from his en- sion through multiple roles in service to the As- Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN dowed position as the Irving M. Her- sociation of Jewish Libraries (AJL), the Jewish E melin Curator of Judaica, culminating Information Committee of the American Library he Shabbat of February 2, we will be enemy’s overburdened donkey, we are not al- nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Uni- Association (ALA) Ethnic and Multicultural In- reading the Torah portion of Mishpa- lowed to let our bodies be broken under the versity of Michigan Library. Elliot worked for formation Exchange Round Table (EMIERT), T tim. Chapter 23, verse 5 of the parsha duties of serving God. Just like we must take the Library as the Curator of Judaica and liaison and the ALA Reference and User Services Asso- speaks about the responsibilities people have steps that allow the donkey to continue its ser- to the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic ciation (RUSA) Sophie Brody Medal Committee, to one another and also to the property of oth- vice to its master, so too we must use our bodies Studies, initially as which annually recognizes and awards outstand- ers. In particular, in a way that allows us to effectively serve our part of the Library’s ing works of adult Jewish fiction and non-fiction the case of a person master — God. Near East Division published in the United States. He has served in who is going down In the Ba’al Shem Tov’s times, the prevail- in the Area Pro- numerous capacities in AJL including as presi- the street and sees ing thought was that fasting and otherwise grams unit and later, dent of the Research Libraries, Archives, and Spe- a donkey, even one afflicting the body was the way to rectify our on the International cial Collections (RAS) Division and is currently belonging to his service to God. But he said no, that’s not the Studies team. Since beginning his 11th consecutive year as AJL’s li- enemy, collapsed way to bring the light of God into the body. On 2014, Elliot also aison to the ALA. He has tirelessly worked on under the weight the contrary, one has to see to it that the body served as curator forging a strong connection between the AJL and of its burden. One is healthy and taken care of so that it may be of the Jewish Heri- ALA, organized conference programs, moderated might be inclined to used effectively in the service of God. The Ba’al Elliot H. Gertel tage Collection in panels, and presented at numerous AJL annual Rabbi Aharon Goldstein think that, because Shem Tov emphasized not breaking the body. the Special Collections Library (now known as conferences. it belongs to your Similarly, his disciple, The Maggid of Mez- SCRC or Special Collections Research Center). Elliot’s passion for and expertise in Yiddish enemy, it would be acceptable to pass by the erich, taught his very spiritual son to be careful Elliot was an outstanding curator of the Ju- left a lasting impact on the University of Michi- situation without lending assistance. However, and make sure that the body is kept healthy. He daica collections and left an important legacy to gan. Through collection building, facilitating a the Torah says no. One is obligated to help un- told his son, if there is a small hole in the body the University. Under his stewardship, the Judaica weekly Yiddish conversational group, and teach- load the donkey to relieve it from its load and it can cause a big hole in the soul. Simply stated, Collections increased to well over 150,000 titles, ing Yiddish classes, Elliot has become, as noted by to repack it in a way that is acceptable to the if the physical body is impeded in its perfor- with strengths in Modern Hebrew literature, Jew- Jeffrey Veidlinger, Director of the Frankel Center donkey’s limits. This is the literal interpretation mance of Mitzvot, the soul suffers. The merit ish history, history of Israel, Judaism, Hebrew for Judaic Studies, “an important member of the of the biblical passage. of performing Mitzvot is spiritual but they can Bible, Holocaust studies, and Yiddish studies. Yiddish community here at Michigan, contribut- The Ba’al Shem Tov, the founder of the only be performed by a physical body. Among Elliot’s noteworthy additions to the col- ing to our global reputation as a leading center of Chasidic movement, however, offers a deeper One might ask that this idea of the necessity lections are the extensive Alterman Collection of Yiddish studies.” interpretation of the above scenario. The refer- of a healthy body in order to effectively perform Passover Haggadahs, a number of art books by or Elliot’s communal activities outside of the ence to the donkey is not only to a physical one, Mitzvot was not original to the Ba’al Shem Tov. about the celebrated Polish-born Jewish Ameri- University are also notable. He served for 18 years but also to a person’s own spiritual “donkey” It existed long before his time. In the Code of can artist Arthur Szyk, a set of Sephardi Biblical on the JCC Book Festival Committee and nearly (Heb. chamor) — which is the physical body Law, which was compiled a couple of hundred commentaries, and numerous rare volumes in as long on the Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival (Heb. chomer). Sometimes a person will think years prior, it is stated that one has no right Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and Western languages, Committee. He also served two consecutive three- that their body is the primary obstacle in their to afflict or abuse the body. Even withhold- along with art books, portfolios, and artifacts. year terms on the JCC Board of Directors from service to God. One might view the body as an ing food or drink is prohibited. Five hundred Elliot’s curatorial expertise was in evidence in 2006-2012. His presentations to Jewish commu- enemy to the Godly soul — against anything years prior to the Code of Law, the Rambam many of the exhibitions on display at the Library nity groups in Michigan and Ohio included “So spiritual or holy. Also, the body views itself as also writes that the body has to be healthy and and at the Frankel Center, including recent exhi- Near and Yet So Foreign: An Illustrated Tour of overburdened with the load of doing mitzvahs complete in order to serve God. bitions on Haggadahs and pushkes (charity box- the Jewish Renaissance in Cuba” and “Hidden in and serving God. So it feels like doing mitz- So we see that this principle precedes the es). In 2017, in conjunction with the bicentennial Plain Sight: The Seventy-Eight Year Journey from vahs and good deeds are a burden — an over- Ba’al Shem Tov and his revelations of Chassi- celebration of the University, he curated a major Carton to Collection Shelf of Rare Sixteenth and whelming burden to the extent that it collapses dus, so what was the Ba’al Shem Tov’s innova- exhibition in the Special Collections Library enti- Seventeenth Century Italian Hebraica at Michi- under the weight. So a person might think to tion? According to the Code of Law the body tled “Striving to Stimulate Serious Thought: Jew- gan.” ignore the body and not take care of it or listen reference is to a person doing teshuva (repen- ish Scholarly and Cultural Life at Michigan Across While he has retired from the University of to its demands. They might think that in order tance). God entrusted us with a body in order Two Centuries.” Michigan Library, Elliot plans to continue to be to become closer to God, the body should be that we should perform His will, so we should Elliot made lasting contributions to Jewish active in the community and his professional broken through fasting and other ascetic af- take care of it on a day to day basis. However, studies and the community through research, organizations. Congratulations to Elliot on his flictions. However, once again, the Torah says if a person has sinned and needs to repent it teaching, and presentations, and to the profes- retirement! n no. Just like we are not allowed to ignore our is natural to think that the way to help and cleanse oneself is to afflict or otherwise punish the body. The pain and affliction would seem I Federation to atone for the wrongdoing. But the Ba’al Shem Tov says no. Even when one desires to do teshuva (repent) it must be done through hav- 2018 Main Event – What a Night!! ing a healthy body. Chassidus teaches us this new approach to serving God — that one can Sharyn J. Gallatin, Esq, special to the WJN. repent by working with the body as opposed n December 6, 2018, the Jewish Fed- Larry Tankanow, Alyse Tankanow, and Joe Co- event, which included a raffle to raise money for to working against or trying to break the body. eration of Greater Ann Arbor hosted hen and Jennifer and Andy Tankanow, was at- children’s programming, a pre-glow for younger Chassidus teaches us that the power of O its 18th Annual Main Event at the tended by over 330 people who enjoyed a festive donors, and a dessert performance by University teshuva (repentance) and cleansing of our Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community Chanukah candle lighting and wonderful enter- of Michigan Hillel’s Kol HaKavod was a blast wrongdoings is to be done with simcha (hap- College. The event, co-chaired by Roberta and tainment by Mentalist, Sidney Friedman. The and to date, has raised over $130,000.n piness) and joy and a good heart. This is a preparation for the coming of the Moshiach (Messiah). For when Moshiach comes, the physical world will come to its full completion and correction. Then we will see the advantage that the physical world has over the spiritual world. This is what Chassidus teaches us — that we should bring out the good and joyous qualities of having the physical body. One does not have to fast and afflict the body. On the contrary, the approach is one of simcha and healthy wholesomeness. As King David writes in Psalm 100, serve God with joy. We can ac- complish much more that way than through Sidney Friedman with Main Event’s co-chairs Andrew Tankanow, Jennifer Tank- Jewish Young Professional attending this year’s first Pre-Glow included Erin Brown, hurting and afflicting the body. n anow, Roberta Tankanow, Alyse Tankanow, and Joe Cohen Josh Fryd, Ariel Freed, Aaron Struminger, Marni Jacobson, and Jenny Gordon Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 7 FOR TICKETS & Youth CONCERT INFO I AcademyOfEarlyMusic.org A Journey into History Jennifer Rosenberg, special to the WJN his fall, the fifth grade class at Hebrew pecially interesting when we then reconsidered Day School of Ann Arbor had an op- the object in light of a wide range of texts — T portunity to explore the “Traveling including a passage from the Talmud, Emma Suitcase,” an exhibit on-loan to HDS from the Lazarus’s famous poem The New Colossus, a National Museum of American Jewish History. quote from W.E.B. Du Bois, and more.” Working through the process herself gave Bernstein an invaluable opportunity to expe- rience the exploration and sense of wonder inspired by this method. Her students were Les Bostonades Ensemble Florestan equally engaged and excited when it was their FEBRUARY 22-23 MARCH 29-30 turn. Some of their most dramatic realizations happened when they tried to put themselves in Eva Baen’s shoes. “I pack more than that when I go on a sleepover!” exclaimed fifth grade stu- dent, Molly Greenberg. This project was made Lussenden possible by a generous gift from Ami and Prue Painting, LLC The exhibit includes reproductions of things a young woman named Eva Baen had with her when she immigrated from Ukraine to the Now scheduling for winter: United States in 1913. Through object-based inquiry — careful examination and consider- Interior Painting, ation of items such as Baen’s passport, some Wallpaper Stripping, embroidery, an English language practice Drywall & Plaster Repairs, book, work documents, and the flag she re- Oak Floor Refinishing ceived when she became a citizen — students uncovered the story of a real immigrant. They learned how to examine primary source mate- rials and draw conclusions about artifacts. 734-995-0715 Students were guided through these inqui- Rosenthal who attended a final presentation ries by Judaic Studies teacher Lisa Bernstein, where the students offered their reflections. who had the opportunity this past summer “I’m so impressed with the maturity, curios- to spend time at the National Educators In- ity, and interpretations of these young people. stitute (NEI) at the National Museum and to This is such a wonderful way to ‘live’ history,” learn from a group of experts about teaching Prue Rosenthal said after the presentation. American Jewish history. The program af- Over the course of the school year, through forded special attention to the study and use HDS’s “family history project,” Bernstein’s fifth Like sledders love of artifacts as “texts,” and it relied on a range graders will have additional opportunities to Vets Park.

of approaches and methods that were easily rely on these approaches toward historical in- adaptable to the fifth grade’s examination of quiry. Students have already begun compiling the Traveling Suitcase. a scrapbook with their family trees and with The NEI approach first calls for examina- information about themselves, their names, tion of an artifact and simple acknowledge- and their family members. Students have also ment of what one sees — engaging the item been asked to locate and write about a docu- without interpretation. Then, it calls on learn- ment, an heirloom, and an immigration story ers to think about the object and to consider from their family. Together with works of fic- what it might represent or express. Finally, tion and non-fiction that share stories about it encourages speculation — hypothesizing Jewish immigration in the late 1800’s and early about how the artifact might have been used 1900’s, these artifacts will serve as texts that or the stories that might lie behind it. help students to construct a vivid account of “While at the NEI,” Bernstein explained, the experiences of Jewish immigrants in their “I had the opportunity to perform a similar own families and beyond. exercise with a Rosh Hashanah greeting card For more information about Hebrew Day from 1909 depicting ‘Matron America’ greet- School or to schedule a personal tour, please We love to help. ing a family of new immigrants.” “The colors, contact [email protected] or call (734) How can we help you? symbolism, body language, and facial expres- 971-4633. n boaa.com 734.662.1600 sions were fascinating to explore, and it was es- Member FDIC

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PJ Library® Helps Families Celebrate Jewish Life Early Childhood Center Clara Silver, special to the WJN Open Enrollment Begins amilies in the greater Ann Arbor area expand Jewish engagement in the United States The Zagar family participated in the 2017 Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN raising Jewish children will now have and Canada, the Get Together funds have been pilot program and shared, “We enjoy getting The Jewish Community Center of Greater F more opportunities to participate in used for Shabbat-themed experiences, baking together with families and friends, however Ann Arbor’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) Jewish life, thanks to an opportunity to reim- or crafts, book this get together was different because we cel- will be accepting new applications for child care burse families up to $100 to create their own clubs, and ebrated with a Havdalah service. We would not and pre-school Jewish-inspired experiences to share with parent-only have done a Havdalah if it were not for the PJ programs for neighbors, family and friends – no strings at- evenings. Get inspiration. Thank you!” the 2019-2020 tached. The Get Together program is available Togethers hap- “Each one of the tens of thousands of books school year be- to members of PJ Library, the flagship program pen when and sent across the country each month is an indi- ginning Mon- of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) how families vidual invitation into a broader community not day, February that sends free Jewish books to more than want to expe- bound by geographic borders,” said Judi Wisch, 18, 2019. The 600,000 kids around the world. Ann Arbor’s PJ rience them. director of community engagement for PJ Li- ECC gives first Library is administered by the Jewish Commu- Jessica brary. “We work closely with our local partners priority for nity Center of Greater Ann Arbor. Gillespie, PJ to ensure that the invitation doesn’t end when Torah discovery lesson enrollment to Applications for the Get Together program Library Profes- the story ends, which is why we support events with Rabbi Daniel Alter siblings of cur- opened on Monday, November 26, 2018. PJ sional for the and provide financial resources to encourage rently enrolled ECC children. Applications from Library and PJ Our Way™ families currently Jacob M and Ollie M greater Ann families to build connections with one another.” families of JCC affiliate organizations have sec- living in the greater Ann Arbor area are invited Celebrate Havdallah Arbor area PJ Library delivers free Jewish children’s books ond priority, followed by applications from the to apply to host up to 3 gatherings through notes, “We had the good fortune to be part of and music CDs to 250 subscribers in the greater general public. PJ Library Get Together until the application the pilot for this great program during the sum- Ann Arbor area. Books are sent to children six The Ann Arbor JCC’s ECC is accredited by closes on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Applications mer of 2017. We are so honored that our com- months through eight years old, with each sub- the National Association for the Education of and more information can be found online at munity was selected again by PJ Library to be scriber receiving a title carefully selected for high- Young Children, the nation’s leading child ad- pjlibrary.org/GetTogether2018. included in this round of Get Together grants. quality content and age-level appropriateness. vocacy organization. The ECC’s curriculum is The Get Together program is designed to All members of a family can really benefit from For more information about the local PJ Library guided by a set of core Jewish values as well as by help build social connections among families getting together with other Jewish families to program or Get Together grants, contact Jessica the HighScope educational approach, the only and encourage them to engage in Jewish life, experience and explore Judaism on a more in- Gillespie at the Ann Arbor JCC at (734) 971-0990 research-validated early childhood curriculum. programming, or learning. Part of a strategy to timate level.” ext. 126 or [email protected]. n The ECC offers programs for children ages 2 months to 5 years old in specially designed learning environments suited for each specific age group. Infant rooms are warm and intimate Flowers for Tornillo environments, in which caregivers provide ba- Special to the WJN bies with the individualized routines they need. Toddler rooms are safe and reassuring spaces in uring December, the Temple Beth group had assembled 62 colorful flowers to send on-like camp at Tornillo. Under federal custody which both the teachers and the environment Emeth Families Group and Social to El Paso to be opened and displayed along the these migrant teens were detained without due can challenge these autonomy-hungry children. D Action Committee teamed up to put border fence of the facility. process and with no federal or state oversight of Preschool rooms are full of stimulating experi- on a thoughtful and fun social action pop-up Elizabeth Vega an “artivist” from St. Louis, the staff or conditions within the barbed-wire ences, where children learn not only from their event for TBE families. Jamie Sharkey, from the Missouri was inspired to organize “Christmas enclosed facility. teachers, but also from each other. The ECC’s TBE membership committee, reached out to in Tornillo” to The Tornillo detention facility was closed teachers provide a responsive curriculum that Abbie Egherman from the Social Action Com- shut down the down in mid-January amid reports that the allows them to challenge and nurture children at mittee to discuss volunteer opportunities for facility and re- Trump administration is nearly doubling the all developmental levels. Language and literacy, families with children between the ages of 8 and unite the teens capacity of a similar, unregulated detention cen- math, science, social studies, and physical devel- 12. They agreed to hold an event to make crepe with their fami- ter for migrant teenagers in Homestead, Florida opment are combined with Jewish celebrations paper flowers to draw attention to the teenagers lies and spon- Following the pop-up event Sharkey said, and values to create an integrated curriculum. being detained in a tent city in Tornillo, Texas. sors during the “I’m so happy we had such a great turn out and Healthy living is promoted through the Jew- Within hours Sharkey had instructions to November 15th were able to complete as many flowers as we ish Community Center Association of North make the flowers and had reached out to Rabbi pilgrimage to did. It was a great way to see familiar faces and America’s Discover CATCH (Coordinated Ap- Daniel Alter, the religious school director, to Tornillo orga- meet new families while working on something proach to Child Health) program. Jamie Sharkey, left and organize a date and time for the event. On De- nized by Rabbi meaningful together.” TBE Families Group and For more information about the Early Child- Abbie Egherman with a cember 8th between the early and late sessions of Josh Whinston the Social Action Committee will continue to hood Center, please visit ecc.jccannarbor.org or crepe paper flower religious school students between 3 and 11 years of Temple Beth look for ways to engage families in the work of contact Director of Child and Family Services, n old gathered with parents and grand-parents Emeth. Vega’s vision included creating a display tikkun olam. Peretz Hirshbein at (734) 971-0990 or ecc@jc- to assemble flowers for Tornillo. By the end the of flowers, one for each teen detained in the pris- cannarbor.org. n Sunday Night Electives at TBE Rabbi Daniel Alter, special to the WJN unday nights at Temple Beth Emeth Aspiring Jewish chefs learned from Wom- the World, students will be able to choose from a have taken a new twist this year. Each en of TBE President Trina Fuller to navigate a variety of new classes, such as: S week, nearly 100 students across grades kitchen, walking away each week with a jar of • “Great Jewish Books, Great Jewish 6 – 12 continue to gather together for a commu- homemade apple pear sauce or a tub of butter- Authors” with TBE librarian Clare Kinberg nal pizza dinner, and students still go to classes nut squash and tahini spread, as well as easy to • a parshat hashavua inspired Jewish afterward. But now, in addition to the epony- follow recipes to make at home. Amateur Jew- Yoga class mous “8th Grade,” “9th Grade,” or “10th Grade” ish scientists probed the relationship between •“Messages of Courage, Creativity, and Resil- classes, students can sign up for “Jewish Mon- Judaism and science along several facets. Be it ience” – an exploration of art, poetry, and music ster Hunting,” “Jewish Cooking from Around medical ethics, prayer, or the cosmos, students from the Holocaust with TBE’s group of second the World,” “Judaism and Science,” and more. discovered how science and religion comple- generation Holocaust survivors, Generations This year, TBE offers electives! ment one another, that Jews do not need to After In January, 8th – 12th graders at TBE finished choose one or the other as the ultimate, or only, TBE is excited to offer its students agen- their first round of electives: a six week mini- source of truth. In his “Israel-Palestine Conflict” cy, choice in shaping their Jewish education mester of mixed-grade classes led by congre- Cooking elective class at TBE class, Rabbi Josh Whinston led his students to a through new elective classes. For more infor- gants and community members with expertise greater understanding of the history and nuance mation about TBE’s electives, or any of its edu- in their field. Under the tutelage of the Jewish but forgotten by post-Enlightenment Judaism: that complicates peace in that region. cational programming, please contact TBE’s Van Helsing, Jack Zaientz, novice Jewish mon- estries, golems and ghosts, dybbuks, demons, In March, a second round of electives will be- Director of Education, Rabbi Daniel K. Alter, at ster hunters explored the depths of a folklore all and Lilith, oh my! gin. In addition to Jewish Cooking from Around [email protected]. n

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SWIMMING My Israel Experience with Habonim Dror Swimming and water play is part of the regular schedule at Saline By Emma Benedek Rec Center. srael is packed with endless cultural only did the raft sail but just as it was built CGI and geographical extremes. One mo- strong from the ground up, so was my con- TRIPS ment you are driving through barren nection to everyone around me. Throughout The children enjoy many great field trips to the most exciting I places In the Southeast Michigan area desert land and in a matter of minutes you those three days of sleeping outside on mats HAS can enter cities filled with intense culture. As under the stars and building a boat, I learned I quickly learned in Israel, by having such a so much about the wonderful people around IT ART me. These connec- Self expression and personal creativity are the goals of our arts & crafts program which is led by our talented art teacher. tions I made have traveled back home ALL! with me, and now SPORTS connect me to an in- Our sports coach provides an exciting program custom tailored JUNE 24- AUG. 2 for all age groups, designed to help the children develop ternational group of sportsmanship, confidence, and have lots of fun. people that share a 9:00-3:45 similar Jewish iden- BEFORE CARE: 8:00-9:00AM JEWISH PRIDE tity forged in Israel. AFTER CARE: 3:45-5:45PM Our campers are imbued with a deep sense of Jewish pride through During my sec- special activities, crafts, songs, and spirit, all with an integrated ond week in Israel, Habonim Dror set BAKING up a four-day stay at The children have lots of fun while they learn Ravid, a small Kib- the art of baking with hands on activities. butz in northern Is- rael. We met with our sister youth move- ment called Hanoar REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 15, 2019 Ha’Oved VeHalom- CONTACT INFORMATION Sailing on the Kinneret ed. Between us, there WWW.MYCAMPGANISRAEL.COM was a huge language diverse group of people and places, divides barrier. Not many of the kids in Habonim 734-995-3276 #5 are easily created. On my trip to this coun- Dror were fluent in Hebrew and the not all [email protected] try, I learned that in order to truly immerse the people in Hanoar HaOved VeHalomed yourself, you have to be able to take time to (Israelis) were fluent in English. Together, we process each unique aspect of the country, met for hours at a time to discuss Israel. At ad.indd 1 1/18/19 12:17 AM rest, and then move onto the next one. It first, this seemed difficult, however, as soon took me a while to understand this, but once as we began talking, our similarities became I did, I realized the full extent of how lucky I evident. Even though our descriptions of Is- was to be able to go to such a place. I gained rael and personal opinions differed, we still so many new friends and connections with ended up bonding over similar musical in- Israel throughout my. terests and we talked about parkour (athlet- Last summer from July 3 through August ics) for a long time. I learned that the Israelis 5, I went on the Machaneh Bonim B’Israel in this youth movement spend much more (MBI) program of the Socialist-Zionist time together than those in Habonim Dror. youth movement, Habonim Dror. On the They share a stronger bond with each other trip, I was able to meet 82 incredible individ- and the country not only because they live uals. By spending five weeks with the same there but because of the time spent together. people in very close proximity you really get I continue to strive to reach this same deep to know them. When I first got to Israel, I connection and hope to have brought it back was assigned to a Kvutza (group) which in- to my community and friends around me. cluded 21 of the 82 student travelers in our To me, the relationship that I was able to larger group. The people in my Kvutza were build with the Israelis in Hanoar HaOved all 15 and 16 year olds, but came from very VeHalomed is something truly beautiful. different backgrounds: I live in Saline, MI We began as just strangers meeting for the and they came from places like Baltimore, first time, yet we shared a unique connection MD, Los Angeles, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and of our cultural identity. That, to me, is the Toronto, Canada. Despite the fact we were all beauty of Israel and the common tie I now different, jet-lagged, very sweaty, and hungry have with its people. , we bonded together through our connec- Overall, my unique experiences have in- tion to Judaism and Israel. We did everything spired me to reach out and connect to my together, from hiking five miles through a national Jewish community. Through build- river to spending hours in multiple hostels ing boats, sleeping under the stars, going on talking about our Jewish Identity. Together, hikes through the land, and meeting new we discussed the challenges we face in our friends who live in Israel, I have learned a respective communities and how our com- great deal about my Jewish identity and I munities were connected to Israel. have gained a stronger connection to the One aspect of our adventure that stood people of Israel. Although my trip was too out to me was when we built ships and sailed short to gain a full understanding of the across the Kinneret. As a Kvutza, we gath- country and people, I was still offered an in- ered bamboo poles and learned to tie special spiring glimpse into the country that I hope knots. Then, we tied massive barrels to the to visit again. bottoms of bamboo poles, decorated a sail, I would like to thank the Donors of the and hoisted it. With only three days to build Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, The a boat that had to float while holding 21 Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed Israel people, we found the work to be very stress- Scholarship, and financial support from my ful. This task took an immense amount of grandparents, Richard and Dr.Elissa Bene- patience and teamwork. dek, for their contributions to allow me to Our boat had a few issues--we ended up attend the program. n having to re-tie every knot! In the end not 10 Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 Camp Tavor focuses on building skills that last a lifetime Randy Lubratich, special to the WJN he mission of Camp Tavor is to pro- explore their Jewish identities.” “Camp Tavor vide an inclusive community where is a place that speaks to a lot of families and BEST. SUMMER. EVER! T kids have fun being themselves their children,” says Executive Director Amit while developing a strong sense of social Weitzer. “It is our goal to create opportuni- Tamarack Camps, Michigan’s premier summer camp, is uniquely designed for children and teens entering 2nd through 9th grades. Our program combines wonderful activities with outdoor adventure, Jewish culture, excellent facilities and of course, lots of fun!

and environmental responsibility, a caring ties through which young people can culti- connection with Israel, and a positive per- vate the confidence, curiosity, compassion, sonal Jewish identity. The tzevet (staff) work and skills needed to make a positive impact year-round to impact the lives of campers on their communities and our world.” through real experiences. Jonah, 14, has been at Camp Tavor for “Camp Tavor has shaped my entire life,” five years and says the experience has been says Sophia Blumenthal of Ann Arbor. “I’ve amazing. “I have connected with the com- been going since 1999 when I was 8 years old. munity at camp and have formed so many I played a leadership role in the Ken (year- bonds with my kvutza (age group). Through round programming for Tavor campers) for peulot (activities) I have learned a lot about years. I went on Workshop (Habonim Dror’s social justice and the environment and much year-long program in Israel for young adults more. Through avodah (work), campers have who’ve just graduated high school) and I the opportunity to gain life skills including lived with three friends from camp at uni- cleaning bathrooms, chopping vegetables, versity. The three of us were together on tze- and working the garden and farm with the “My summer at Camp Maas was unbelievable. vet for five summers and then madealiyah .” animals.” Experience and knowledge camp- I made so many friends and enjoyed all Sophia continues to live in Israel and works ers can take back to their schools, kitchens the crazy-fun activities at camp. My counselors for Habonim Dror there. “Camp shapes a and athletic teams. lot of people and gives them the space to Camp Tavor is for kids in grades 3-10 were the best and Shabbat dinner was yummy. explore their identities and the things that with varying options of stay from one week I am counting down the days for next summer!” are important to them. Many people I know to seven weeks. go down social justice or education paths Camp Tavor is committed to affordabil- based on the values they learn from camp. ity; scholarships and financial aid are avail- - Asher, Second Year Camper If nothing else, it gives kids a place to create able for those who qualify. Visit their website formative lifelong friendships and a place to for more info: www.camptavor.com. n

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Camp Raanana Builds Values Through Fun EARLY BIRD Marlowe Susselman, special to the WJN DISCOUNT amp Raanana is the youth day camp soccer and volleyball, which foster healthy com- operated by the Jewish Community petition, physical fitness, and teamwork. ENDS C Center of Greater Ann Arbor. The Several overnights are offered throughout 4/1/19 camp is open to youth entering kindergarten the summer, which provide campers with a through high school. Camp itself is for youth sampling of a traditional overnight campout. in kindergarten through fith grade, while older Camp Raanana also offers weekly electives and inventive “Wacky Wednesday” programs to di- versify the weekly schedule and allow children to explore something new and exciting each week. According to Camp and Youth Direc- tor, Nikki Feinberg, “I’m really excited to have a strong team of professionals that have been working together all year to plan an amazing summer. 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The Ozrim Program is a formal paid 2/20/19 Beginning with only a handful of children, leadership training opportunity for teens enter- Camp Raanana now serves an average of 150 ing grades 9 – 10 that provides experience and Jewish and non-Jewish campers throughout training in interviewing, leading others, and the Washtenaw County region each summer. planning activities for and supervising campers Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Summer Camps Over the last two summers, Camp Raanana in- under the guidance of experienced counselors. 200+ CAMPS June 17 - August 30, 2019 EASY REGISTRATION troduced a new set of core values that drive its The program prepares them to step into Junior EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE overall mission to create a transformative and Counselor roles as they enter grades 11 and 12. 734.994.2300 MOST CAMPS GROUPED BY AGE fun summer experience, while nurturing iden- The skills developed through Camp Raanana’s SMALLER CAMP SIZES tity, building character, and promoting a sense leadership programs will serve participants well www.aarecedcamps.com ACADEMIC & TECHNOLOGY CAMPS of community. These values are ruach (spirit), beyond their camp years. chevrut (friendship), atzma’ut (independence), Camp Raanana is divided into single week yetzirah (creativity), kavod (respect), and chesed sessions, most of which are held at Cedar Lake (kindess). These values promote a “mensch” Nature Center. The single week sessions pro- centric culture and are expressed through the vide more flexibility for families, although variety of daily activities. Feinberg suggests campers attend a minimum While the format is that of a day camp, of two weeks in order to get the most out of Camp Raanana is held at the Cedar Lake Na- the camp experience. Camp Raanana begins ture Center, which is designed as a sleepover on June 24, 2019 and continues through Au- camp. This provides a unique opportunity for gust 23, 2019. The camp day is 8:30 a.m. to campers to engage with the outdoor environ- 4:00 p.m., with childcare available beginning ment. Activities including swimming, archery, at 7:30 a.m. and extending to 6:00 p.m. For canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and hiking instill in more information about Camp Raanana or to Sign up now fOr the campers a relationship with, appreciation register, visit camp.jccannarbor.org or contact for, and responsibility for the natural world, Camp and Youth Director, Nikki Feinberg, at as well as a healthy zeal for adventure. Also in- [email protected] or Camp and corporated in the daily routine are visual and Youth Program Coordinator and Waterfront performing arts through activities like music, Director, Marlowe Susselman at marlowesus- painting, drama, and dance, which encourage [email protected] or call the Ann Arbor self-expression, as well as athletics like baseball, JCC at (734) 971-0990. n Federation offers summer camp scholarships Eileen Freed, special to the WJN KidS CAmps! he Jewish Federation of Greater Ann about Jewish overnight camps and programs at Arbor is pleased to announce the the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Multi-day immersive T availability of needs-based scholar- Camper website (www.jewishcamp.org/one- ships for Jewish summer camp participation happy-camper/). Search for a range of Jewish experiences for the summer of 2019. Thanks to the generos- summer opportunities for teens at www.findy- ity of donors to the 2018 Annual Community oursummer.org. for kids with a passion Campaign, the Federation board approved an Jewish Family Services (JFS) manages the for cooking and baking! increased allocation to Jewish summer camp scholarship application process on behalf of scholarships in recognition of the significant the Jewish Federation and reviews all applica- Classes are available impact a Jewish summer camp experience has tions on an individual basis. Applicants will on life-long Jewish engagement. be asked to demonstrate financial need and to for specific age ranges Scholarships are for attendance at Jewish explore scholarship opportunities from other day camps, such as the JCC’s Camp Raanana sources such as camps and congregations. and interests. and Chabad’s Camp Gan Israel, and Jewish Award letters will be distributed by the Jew- overnight camps. These include non-denom- ish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor by May 1, inational camps such as Camp Tamarack; and payment will be made directly to the camps. camps run by religious streams such as Camp For questions or to apply, contact Christine Ramah or URJ’s Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Insti- Taylor at JFS, (734) 769-0209 or christinet@ tute; or youth movement camps such as Camp jfsannarbor.org. Applications will be accepted register at zcob.me/bakesummercamps n Tavor or Camp Young Judaea. Learn more through April 1, 2019. 3723 Plaza Drive • Ann Arbor, MI 48108 • 734-761-7255

Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 13 Summer Camps:TIME TO PLAN Havaya: Camp to Campus By Lillie Heyman hen I first decided to attend Camp grounds and cial justice work on their campuses as well. on my own for weeks at a time. So much of the Havaya, the Reconstructionist step outside I was a camper for 6 years, and a counselor for college journey is finding yourself and what is W movement’s summer camp in the of my com- two. I came back to camp to work on staff to help important to you. At camp, I got a head start. I Poconos, I was expecting just a fun summer away fort zone. The campers have the same great experiences I had was taught to question norms and have mean- from my home in New Jersey. That was the sum- Jewish value and to create long-lasting, meaningful relation- ingful conversations. I was encouraged to be mer before 7th grade, and that I am in my sopho- I hold most ships with one another. My purposes grew deep- introspective, develop my values, and start dis- more year at the University of Michigan, I can see dearly, largely er when I returned again. I wanted to create a covering the type of person I want to be and who how camp changed my life. influenced by space for campers to feel included and give them I want to surround myself with. Camp Havaya gave me an outlet to be un- my time at a sense of belonging, no matter their identity, in After seeing how much I loved camp, my apologetically myself and be supportive of others Camp Havaya, a world that may make them feel otherwise. I brother decided to attend. Eventually he would doing the same. I was exposed to LGBTQ Jewish Lillie and Brian Heyman, is social justice. wanted to give campers a place to be themselves, be staff at Camp Havaya, and a student at the people, interfaith parents, and Jewish people of former Camp Havaya campers This value can to be enthusiastically supported, and a place to be University of Michigan as well. Camp Havaya many different races and ethnicities. My Judaism be summed up by the Rabbi Hillel quote, “If I am excited about their Judaism, especially if they are gave my brother and I a place to be around was shaped to be a Judaism of intersectionality, not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am not around many Jewish people at home. campers of all different backgrounds and staff inclusivity, and community. only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?” I was nervous when I first stepped onto cam- from all over the world. It enabled me to ex- These lessons of understanding, open-mind- Today I am pursuing a career in public policy pus at University of Michigan, but I knew I was plore my Jewish identity and be excited to be edness, and community armed me with the skills at the University of Michigan, with which I hope prepared and armed with the skills to thrive, Jewish. I will forever be grateful for the values it necessary for a successful college career full of to address systematic inequalities and advocate thanks to my time at Camp Havaya as a camper instilled in me and the preparation camp gave dialogue and new experiences. Camp motivated for marginalized groups and women’s rights. and a staff member. Camp Havaya gave me con- me for attending the University of Michigan me to learn about people with different back- Many of my camp friends do Jewish and/or so- fidence in myself that I can make friends and be and for my future. n

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Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 15 I Israel

Volunteering in Israel By Babette Levy Daskin have had the good fortune of traveling He was raised in a nearby desert development to Israel for many decades and have lived town, and is now raising his family there. He I there two years of my life. But, until last related extremely well to his soldiers. Fall, I was always either a student or a tourist. A Major General, Head of the Logistical and Last year, when the opportunity presented itself Technological Directorate, conducted the in- to spend more than a week or two in the coun- spection. He reports directly to the Ramat Kal, try, I thought now is the time to do something the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. to contribute, albeit just a little, to the State and We were quite fortunate to be introduced to the operate “on the inside” versus the “outside.” General and thanked directly by him for our After looking online and speaking with services. He also expressed his sadness about people, two opportunities looked promising, the Tree of Life tragedy. and I was able to do both: Volunteers for Israel The week gave us a very rudimentary intro- (http://www.vfi-usa.org) and Skilled Volun- duction to the IDF. We learned what the berets and the epaulets meant and reviewed the history of the State. Having some Executive Director understanding of the Israel Defense Forces and its culture is necessary to The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo seeks an energetic leader for understanding Israel. It was a very this closely knit Jewish community. With stable leadership and a sound worthwhile week. financial base, we seek an Executive who has the vision and drive to Prior to leaving the U.S., I also build on our strengths and implement a plan for future services and connected with Skilled Volunteers for Israel and spoke with the organiza- programs consistent with findings from our strategic planning initiative. tion’s founder and executive director, Marla Gamoran. Ms. Gamoran cre- For complete job description, go to www. ated the organization to create more jewishtoledo.org/career-center. For more way for adults to volunteer in Israel. information and to apply, please submit After exploring several options, I de- a cover letter and resume by February cided that I would tutor English for 28, 2019, to: Tina Stieben, Interim COO, middle school students in the Tel Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Aviv area where my husband and I were planning to rent an apartment Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 for five weeks. My placement was at the ORT Singalovsky Middle School in the Yad Eliyahu neighborhood in Tel Aviv. Over 40 Once a very disadvantaged neighbor- hood, Yad Eliyahu has become more Babette Levy and Mark Daskin with their middle class due to the high cost of base commander. homes in central Tel Aviv. The school still has a very sizeable at-risk popu- teers for Israel (https://skillvolunteerisrael.org) lation though. I tutored the students in small Volunteers for Israel places volunteers on groups of one or two. They were often children Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) supply and logistic of Russian, Ukrainian, and Azerbaijani immi- bases. Sar-El in Hebrew – an abbreviation for grants as well as children of foreign workers Sherut L’Yisrael or Service to Israel – has placed from Africa and the Philippines. There were over 650,000 volunteers since 1983 when the also students from a Mizrachi background. organization began operation. Over 3,000 peo- Some of the students spoke English surpris- ple volunteered with the program during 2017 ingly well, having learned from video games with the majority from the U.S. and France. and international chat rooms. On the other But a surprising number of Israelis volunteer end of the spectrum, I had to transliterate the as well. My roommate was one of those Israelis. word “his” into Hebrew so that one particular My husband Mark and I both decided to student could pronounce it correctly. The stu- volunteer, and after a very thorough vetting dents really wanted to learn as they know they process, were accepted for the week of October will need English to get anywhere in Israel. 28, 2018. Mark and I arrived at Ben Gurion air- Three students had participated in a student port at 8 am that Sunday to receive our assign- exchange with the Los Angeles Jewish Federa- ment and travel to our base. It was the day after tion and the LA students, in turn, have visited the Tree of Life attack in Pittsburgh and we felt Israel and the school. as though we were helping that community as I worked with three teachers at the school: well as Israel. The base we were assigned to is in Sharon, Etty and Inbal. They were great and astea eis es Presort Standard the Negev and Inhouses this vehicles issue… and supplies for super-committed. The experience was as much c/o eis eeratio o reater rbor U.S. Postage PAID those vehicles. Our group was composed of ten about getting to know the teachers and the irc oo rie Ann Arbor, MI volunteers, five men and five women. The base school environment as actually teaching the rbor Permit No. 85 commander had requested volunteersJewish because students. The students call Magicalthe teachers by their Artmakers an inspection was scheduled for thatArt Wednes Music- first names and have a veryevening relaxed relationship for at day. To prepare for that inspection, some of with them. I was at the school immediately be- us had to load very heavy duffelfocus bags into of fore Chanukah and one ofMajor the teachers Gi made Jewish the trucks that carry the vehicles whileU-M some livivot (potato pancakes) donorsand sufganiot (jelly Family hauled water to clean large storage warehousesresidency doughnuts) in the school kitchen. Both deli- of the ever-present dust from the Negev. It was cious! It was a wonderful to experience Cha- Services hot and we were so exhausted the firstage few days nukah with them. age age there that we went to sleep by 9 pm and didn’t Skilled Volunteers for Israel also has oppor- wake up until 6 am with sunrise. tunities for professionals to use their talents in The base commander, Moshe, a Lieutenant non-profit organizations in many capacities. Colonel, really pitched in along with his sol- The possibilities are many! Check out these diers getting the base ready for the inspection. options on your next trip to Israel. n 16 Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019

November 2017 hehva/lev 577 Volume XVII Number FREE Cartoonist and author Art Spiegelman Peace in Middle East is topic for U-M talk to speak at the Michigan Theater by former Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer Kelsey Robinette, special to the WJN WJN sta writers artoonist and author Art Spiegel- on.” Besides publishing many graphic novels, hursday November 30, Daniel Kurtzer, career, Kurtzer was instrumental in formulating man will be visiting the University Spiegelman has held a wide variety of posi- the S. Daniel Abraham, professor and executing U.S. policy toward the Middle C of Michigan campus this November tions, ranging from creative consultant for Tof Middle East policy studies at East peace process. He remains active in Track for a lecture cosponsored by the Topps Bubble Gum Co., to Princeton University’s Woodrow II diplomacy related to the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, teacher of history and the Wilson School of Public and In- Middle East. Kurtzer was Stamps School of Art and Design, aesthetics of comics at the ternational Affairs, will speak on appointed by Secretary of and the Confl ict and Peace Initia- School for Visual Arts in the topic “Prospects for Peace in State John Kerry to serve on tive. The lecture is part of both New York. With his wife, the Middle East.” the Secretary’s Foreign Af- the Frankel Speakers Series and Franoise Mouly, he co- Following a 29-year career in fairs Policy Board. Governor the Penny Stamps Distinguished founded the comics the U.S. Foreign Service, Kurtzer Chris Christie has appointed Speaker Series. His talk takes magazine, and was also a retired in 2005 with the rank of Kurtzer to serve on the New place November 9, at 5 p.m., at staff writer and artist for Career-Minister. From 2001– Jersey-Israel State Commis- the Michigan Theater (603 E. from 1993 2005 he served as the United sion. Previously, Kurtzer Liberty St.). to 2003. States Ambassador to Israel, and served as an advisor to the Spiegelman has been drawing In 1992, Spiegelman from 1997–2001 as the United bipartisan Iraq Study Group, since he was 15 and has been cre- won a Pulitzer Prize for States Ambassador to Egypt. He and as a member of the Ad- ating innovative and provocative , his graphic novel served as a political offi cer at the visory Council of the Ameri- comics since the 1960s. “As a kid I t iegean se tait about the Holocaust that American embassies in Cairo anie ute can Bar Association’s Middle would go to the newspaper library portrays Jews as mice and and Tel Aviv, deputy director of East Rule of Law Initiative. to avoid being dragged into a baseball game Nazis as cats. Spiegelman has continued to the Office of Egyptian Affairs, speechwriter In 2007, he was named as the fi rst commis- after school,” he explained “I would look at be active since the publication of , pro- on the Policy Planning staff, Deputy Assistant sioner of the professional Israel Baseball League. what was in the bound newspapers and read ducing several works, including Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, and He is the co-author of these old comics and really think about what and principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State ; they were, who made them, and why and so continued on page 2 for Intelligence and Research. Throughout his continued on page 2 Israel Center @ the J launched with visiting Hartman scholar Clara Silver, special to the WJN he Jewish Community Center of the shared challenges and shared legacies of and its impacts on Jewish life in the local and munity to talk about the tough stuff while Greater Ann Arbor will launch a new the Israeli and American Jewish communities. broader community. In addition to profes- also celebrating Israel. Of course we can’t do T virtual Israel Center @ the J on No- Zion’s presen- sionals from the JCC, an advisory committee it alone, so I’m grateful that so many partner vember 5, by bringing internationally known tation is made will support the Israel Center. This is com- agencies have joined us in our efforts. What author and Shalom Hartman Institute Re- possible through prised of representatives from the Univer- better time to build stronger connections than search Fellow Noam Zion, from Jerusalem, Is- a partnership sity of Michigan’s Frankel Center for Judaic the year Israel turns 70?” rael, to lead and facilitate a “beit midrash” style agreement with Studies, Eastern Michigan University’s Center Other conversations in the monthly se- community conversation he calls “A Tale of the Shalom for Jewish Studies, the Jewish Federation of ries will take place the second Sunday of each Two Cities: Jerusalem and Washington, D.C.” Hartman Insti- Greater Ann Arbor, Beth Israel Congregation, month at 1 p.m., (The March conversation Zion will present some of the historical con- tute of North and Temple Beth Emeth. Along with the six take place on the third Sunday). We will ex- text in which each city was established. Look- America, which monthly discussions, there will also be infor- plore topics like social policy, institutional ing at both Jerusalem and Washington, D.C. as is also working mational materials available in the lobby of travel, melting pot culture, societal challenges, the governing centers of their respective coun- to provide addi- the JCC. Guests will begin hearing Israeli mu- and more, with some facilitators will be pre- tries, participants will have the opportunity tional resources sic by Chanukah. sented via live video feed from Israel. In ad- to compare and contrast how they embody a in as well as another According to David Stone, JCC executive dition, the Israel Center will work with its the ideals of each society as Israel nearsits scholar for the close of the series in the spring. director, “Connection with Israel is a key part partners to help publicize all the Israel related 70th birthday and the United States nears its The Israel Center is funded through a of the JCC movement, and we knew we could programing around the community. For more 242nd. This event is presented in partnership community Impact Fund grant from the Jew- be doing more to build that connection. We information about the Israel Center, contact with Arts Around Town: Jewish Book and Arts ish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, to serve committed to the Impact grant to launch the Clara Silver, director of operations, at (734) Festival, and launches a series of six monthly as a community focal point for convening, Israel Center so that we could be intentional 971-0990 or [email protected]. ■ conversations designed to explore aspects of celebrating, and exploring Israel, its culture, about creating opportunities for the com- Books I ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY Book Review EVENT HIGHLIGHTS A Family Haggadah for all the kids By Jessica DeYoung Kander CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, aggadah Regatta written and il- color-coded text lets readers know when it CHOCOLATE lustrated by Carol Levin inspires is their cue to join in, and join in they do. H families to engage with the rituals Readers are asked to stomp along and call WITH KEEGAN RODGERS of the Passover seder with dreamy illustra- out answers along the way, all illustrated THURS. FEBRUARY 14 • 7–8:30PM • GRADE 6–ADULT tions and many opportunities to join in on with charming shoes stomping and danc- DOWNTOWN LIBRARY ing atop a matzah raft along with a boy and Learn all about chocolate: how it’s grown, what the different percentages his goat as they traverse the river. While, at mean, what is really chocolate and what isn’t, how to temper chocolate, how times, I was looking for the text to rhyme, the careful use of alliteration and rhythm to properly store chocolate, and how to properly melt it. AND TASTE SOME kept the book upbeat and peppy. This was CHOCOLATE TOO! This event is a partnership with the People’s Food Co-Op of Ann aided by the aforementioned delightful il- Arbor and Lakehouse Bakery of Chelsea. lustrations, which serve as their own pun (two kids, get it?). The thoughtful Hebrew phonetics user SUSTAINABLE guide at the beginning allows everyone the ANN ARBOR FORUM ability to participate meaningfully in the prayers regardless of their familiarity with ADAPTING TO A the language. It was this guide that pointed to the intended audience of Jewish families CHANGING CLIMATE where comfort with Hebrew is no longer TUES. FEBRUARY 19 • 7–8:30PM a given. While I would have preferred He- DOWNTOWN LIBRARY brew text alongside it, I ultimately found Join a conversation on how the Ann Arbor community is taking steps to the phonetic transliteration to be praise address climate impacts and what more we could be doing at the city, worthy among the Jewish publishing indus- Carol Levin with her grandchildren. neighborhood, and individual level. Climate adaptation experts will share tries that so often marginalize those fami- information on climate change for Ann Arbor and what we can do to thrive in the fun. This Haggadah does what so many lies with little or no Hebrew knowledge. a changing future. Sustainable Ann Arbor is an annual series presented by the City of children’s and family Haggadahs strive for I can imagine many young families us- Ann Arbor and hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library. The series includes four events but fail to accomplish; it hits that sweet ing this Haggadah both as a read-aloud in- spot, managing to create a meaningful ritu- troduction to Passover and as their actual held monthly through April, each with a focus on a different element of sustainability from al text while also remaining fun and attrac- family Haggadah during the seder as the Ann Arbor’s Sustainability Framework. tive for the youngest participants attending book could easily transition between both a family seder. In addition, the clever use of uses for years to come. n FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AADL.ORG

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Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 17 I Kosher Cuisine

Jewish Baking, Part II Lonnie Sussman, Staff writer irst and foremost, I want to welcome eaten on Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot. Some of the remaining dough and place it careful- or Mar-parve) Clare Kinberg as the new editor/ the recipes reflect the need for “sweetness” ly on top of the filling. Press down on the 3 eggs F publisher of the Washtenaw Jew- in our lives and are served on Shabbat or dough to touch the bottom pastry. Brush 1 tablespoon salt ish News and to thank Susie Ayer for her 27 even just when someone drops by for a visit. with the egg yolk mixed with a teaspoon of Grated rind of 1 lemon years of leadership and for convincing me to Let’s save those recipes for their appropriate water. Bake for about 35 minutes in a pre- Sugar, cinnamon, nuts, raisins and cit- write this column. holiday. heated 350 -degree oven or until the dough ron to taste It’s still dark and cold outside and I’m We know how influenced Jewish bak- is golden brown. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm liquid reading posts from friends in warm places! ers were by the cultures in which they lived. and stir in 1 cup of the flour. Cover and set This column is called Jewish Baking, Part II No matter where in the world Jews were, to rise in a warm place for about ½ hour. because the last column I wrote was Part I they created foods that followed the laws Kichel Cream the shortening with the sugar, beat and it only covered Rugelach. I’m still obsess- of Kashrut and adapted the foods available in the eggs, one at a time and add the salt Or what I like to call “Air with sugar,” ( The ing about Jewish baking and the gazillions to them to create these recipes. The recipes and grated lemon peel. Beat into the sponge Book of Jewish Food, Claudia Roden), parve of recipes I’ve found. There are recipes for were mostly not written down. Instead they (flour and yeast mixture) and stir in the Jewish bread like challah, rye, corn, onion, were passed down orally with only general This very Ashkenazi dessert was always rest of the flour. Mix at least 5 minutes (!) bagels, etc., etc., etc. I think a future column directions. “A glazele (glass) sugar” or “sheet served at Kiddush after Shabbat morning Add the raisins, chopped nuts, citron and might be about these Jewish breads. a rine” (throw in a little bit) were often what services at B’nai Moshe Synagogue in Oak sugar to taste. Cover with a towel and set in Some recipes are found in almost every we heard. What size glass? How much is a Park, Michigan. It was ubiquitous for special a warm place to rise until double in bulk, Jewish cookbook because of their popularity little bit? If you have a recipe written by any occasions, like b’nai mitzvah. It is oil based, about 2-1/2 hours. (I would use instant rise or connections to a Jewish Holiday. Recipes of your relatives, you have a treasure. so it is also parve which means it can be yeast and it will cut the time considerably). for Hamantaschen belong on Purim, flour- Anyhow, here are some traditional and non- served with both dairy and nondairy meals. Lightly knead and roll out the dough into less chocolate cake belongs on Pesach and traditional recipes for baking this month. n 3 eggs a rectangle about 1/2- inch thick. Roll the honey cakes and apple cakes are most often 3 tablespoons light oil rectangle up so that it makes a ring. Place it A pinch of salt in a well -greased tube pan. Brush the top 2 tablespoons sugar with melted butter, or non-dairy margarine Tu b’Shvat Cake Mohn (Yiddish for Poppy Seeds) Cake About 2 cups flour or more, as needed or egg yolk beaten with a little water. You can Preheat the oven 525 degrees (I know, very (The Book of New Israeli Food: a culinary (The Book of Jewish Food: an odyssey from Sa- sprinkle the top with a bit more sugar and hot) with baking sheets lined with parch- journey by Janna Gur, 2008) markand to New York by Claudia Roden, 1996) chopped nuts. Bake 30 minutes at 350 de- ment paper or wax paper. 1 loaf pan, pareve Dairy – to make grees or until lightly browned. Beat the eggs with the oil, salt and 2 tea- Let’s start with a this pareve sub- stitute non-dairy spoons of the sugar. Gradually mix in the cake for the holi- flour with your hand, just until you get a soft Ultimate Chocolate Cake day of Tu b’Shvat, margarine and dough that can be rolled out on a floured ( , from the Joseph Kush- otherwise known use soy or al- The Kosher Palette surface without sticking to it. Divide into ner Hebrew Academy and the Kushner Ye- as The Birthday mond milk 2 balls and roll out to about an 1/4 -inch shiva High School) edited by Susie Fishbein for the Trees. This is also called thickness. Sprinkle the top with the rest of and Sandra Blank) Parve or Dairy Technically, the Poppy Seed Cake the sugar and press it into the dough with 15th of the He- or Kindli (Yid- the rolling pin. Then cut 2-inch squares with This cookbook was the first of the Susie brew month of dish, from north- a pointed knife and place on the hot baking Fishbein Kosher Shevat began at west Hungary) sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden cookbook se- sundown on Jan- and was a famous cake in Oak Park, Michi- brown. These store well and never seem to ries. It won an uary 20 this year, but we can still celebrate. gan, our old neighborhood. Even though it go stale. award as a re- Tu b’Shvat is a minor holiday that is men- looked like pastry wrapped around coffee gional commu- tioned in the Mishnah as one of the four new grounds, it was delicious. The cake definitely nity cookbook years of the Hebrew calendar. It has evolved goes great with a “glazele” tea. Basic Recipe for a Yeast Dough in 2000. It can from ancient times as the day on which all Pastry: Coffee Cake be made in any trees “celebrated” a birthday for the pur- 2 cups flour shape - round, poses of determining when the fruit could 1-2 Tablespoons sugar (Jewish Cookery, by Leah W. Leonard, 1949) square, rectangle, be gathered and eaten. It is now a traditional 6 oz. butter Our new editor, muffin or Bundt 1 egg, lightly beaten day to plant trees, either in person or in Is- Clare, had a great pan. It also freezes great. rael through the Jewish National Fund (re- 1-2 Tablespoons of milk, if needed aunt who published 1 egg yolk, to glaze, 2 cups sugar member the blue and white tzedakah boxes the famous cook- Confectioners’ sugar to sprig on top, 1-3/4 all-purpose flour in the kitchen?). Many people mark the day book called optional Jewish ¾ cup cocoa with a Tu b’Shvat seder celebrating the seven Cookery, in 1949. It 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda species of fruits mentioned in the Torah. In Filling: was the first of my 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder modern times this day has been used for en- 1 cup poppy seeds many Jewish cook- 1 teaspoon salt vironmental activities, such as Eco-Shabbat. ¼ cup milk books and given to 1 cup non-dairy creamer or milk 7 Tablespoons flour ½ cup honey me by my mother ½ cup vegetable oil 7 Tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup ground almonds as a shower gift for 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 eggs ½ cup raisins my wedding. It was 2 large eggs, lightly beaten originally published to help new immigrants 7 oz. dried fruit, multiple colors make 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup boiling water for a prettier presentation (prunes, from Eastern Europe learn how to cook with For the pastry, mix together the flour and Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and apricots, raisins, figs, papaya, cranber- American ingredients. Some of the cake reci- flour the pan of your choice: one 13-x9-inch, ries, etc.) sugar and rub in the butter with your hands, pes are, um, interesting. For example, there then mix in the egg but if the dough doesn’t two 8-inch round or square pans or muffin 7 oz. assorted nuts (walnuts, pecans, are recipes for Tomato Soup Cake, Oregon tins or a Bundt pan. Combine the dry ingre- hazelnuts, almonds) hold together add a little milk until it does. Prune Cake and Soybean Gingerbread Cake. dients in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well ½ teaspoon cinnamon Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 But she included old world recipes for hon- blended. Add milk, oil, vanilla and eggs and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg minutes. ey cakes, Viennese Tortes, and cheese cakes. beat a medium speed with an electric mixer Pinch of ground cloves (optional) For the filling, put the poppy seeds in a pan Here is a recipe for a yeasted coffee cake. for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the with the milk and bring to a boil. Turn off Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the flour, 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour bowl as needed. Fold in the boiling water the heat and let it soak for ten minutes, then eggs and spices. Chop the nuts and dried fruit 2 packages of yeast with a spoon or spatula and pour into the add the rest of the ingredients. into coarse pieces and mix into the dough. 1 cup lukewarm water prepared pans. Bake for 25-50 minutes, de- ½ cup sugar Transfer to a greased loaf pan and bake for 1 Divide the dough into 2 balls, roll out the pending on how shallow or deep the pan is. 1 cup shortening (I’m sure she was and ½ hours, until the cake is golden brown. first on a well-floured surface. Line and Check for doneness with a toothpick. This writing about Crisco which had been Cool completely. Best to store the cake uncut grease a 9-10 inch pie pan. Pinch the edges recipe serves 8-12 people. and slice very thin with a bread knife when of the pastry up to make a very slight rim. declared Kosher. You could use another type of shortening like Earth Balance you are ready to serve. Spread the filling over the surface. Roll out

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Please see annarborminyan.org or email com- 6th Grade Service & Luncheon: TBE. 10:00 a.m.– a screening of the Academy Award-winning February 2019 [email protected] for more info. 12:30 p.m. 2011 film, Jane Eyre! This event is as part of All are welcome to attend! 8:30 p.m. Religious School: TBE. 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. the J’s Lunch Cafe. An optional lunch will be Preschool 3: TBE. 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. available at noon for purchase. Please call (734) Friday 1 971-0990 at least one day prior to reserve lunch Tuesday 5 Mini Minyan: BIC. 11:15 a.m. or for more information contact rachaelhoffen- Lunch and Learn: TBE. Adult Lounge. Rabbi Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. [email protected]. 12:30–2p.m. Whinston meets on Fridays for an informal Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. Tot Shabbat: AAOM. Spirited and lively Tot Shab- Is Our Criminal Justice System Fair? Chabad discussion about religion. Sessions are open to Reading the Torah may be easy, but under- bat. For tots ages 0–5 years old and their families. Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. ( See Feb 6) the entire community. Feel free to bring your standing it is no simple matter. Study of the text (See February 2) Hebrew School: TBE. 4:30 p.m. with the classical Rashi commentary. 8 p.m. lunch. Noon–1 p.m. Shabbat services: See listing at end of the calendar. Keshet: TBE. 6:30 p.m. Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. First Friday Shabbat: JCS. All are invited to Wednesday 6 Sunday 10 welcome Shabbat with secular Jewish read- ings, songs, candle lighting, challah, wine, and Film Screening @ the J: Groundhog Day. Join Family Challah Bake, 3–5p.m. Contact Jessica at Thursday 14 a Yahrtzeit observance to remember loved the J for a screening of director Harold Ra- [email protected] for more informa- Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. ones. Dinner will follow the short observance. mis’s 1993 film, Groundhog Day! This event tion. Children are welcome. Dinner is free for JCS is as part of the J’s Lunch Cafe. An optional Gan Katan: BIC. 9:30 a.m. Topics in Jewish law, thought, and history: members and is $10/person or $25/family for lunch will be available at noon for purchase. Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the AAOM with Rabbi Jared Anstandig. Using the weekly page of Talmud of a springboard, nonmembers. Registration is required at www. Please call (734) 971-0990 at least one day basic text of Chassidim and discover the beau- this class will discuss different topics in Jewish jewishculturalsociety.org. For more informa- prior to reserve lunch. For more information ty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 a.m. law, thought, and history. Though the class is a tion: (734)975-9872 or info@jewishcultural- about this event, contact Rachael at (734) 971- Ritual Lab & Learn: AARC. Adult Education se- deep dive in topics in the Monday weekly page society.org. 6:30–9 p.m. at the JCC. 0990 or [email protected]. ries taught by Rabbi Ora Nitkin-Kaner, learn- of Talmud, attendance in the earlier class is not Family Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat from 12:30–2pm. ing and practicing home rituals. 12:30–2 p.m. necessary. Please see annarborminyan.org or 5:45–6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Dinner from 6:15– Is Our Criminal Justice System Fair? Chabad. Hebrew School: TBE. 3–5 p.m. email [email protected] for 6:45 p.m. Shira from 6:45–7:15 p.m. DNA testing is proving that we’ve been con- Delving into the Prayer Book: TBE. 3:30–4:30 p.m. more info. All are welcome to attend! 7:30 p.m. AARTY Shul-In: TBE. 6:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m Satur- victing innocent people. When we incarcerate Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first Thurs- day, February 2. first-time offenders, we’re turning them into Religious School: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. day of month for details. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Birthdays and Anniversaries and 4th Grade hardened criminals. Known murderers are Kol Halev: TBE. 6:15–7:45 p.m. Shabbat: TBE. 7:30–9:00 p.m. able to walk free on a technicality. How can we stand by and remain silent to these serious Friday 15 Friday evening services: See listing at the end of flaws in our criminal justice system?” Wednes- the calendar. Monday 11 days 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. KidZone Vacation, JCC. KidZone Vacation pro- WTBE Historical Novel Reading Group: TBE. vides fun and adventure for children in K-5 Mahj: TBE. Offsite. 1–3 p.m. when Ann Arbor Public Schools and Hebrew Saturday 2 Hebrew School: TBE. 4:30 p.m. February’s book is Barbara Hanbly, A Free Man of Color (Benjamin January, Book 1) Day School have scheduled closures. Children Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 1997.12:30–2 p.m. enjoy computer time, games, reading time, Religious School: TBE. 8:30–10:15 a.m. arts and crafts time, sports, and a kid-friendly Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. Torah Study: TBE. Weekly discussion of the Torah Keshet: TBE. 5;30–8:30 p.m. movie. Pre and post care available. Visit www.jc- portion led by Rabbi Whinston 8:50–9:50 a.m. Women’s Torah Study: TBE. An in-depth study cannarbor.org for more information (including Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11 a.m. Thursday 7 and lively discussion of the week’s Torah por- pricing information) or to register. Questions? tion led by Cantor Regina Hayut. The group Contact Nicole at nicolefeinberg@jccannarbor. Kindergarten Family Program: TBE. 10:45 a.m.– will explore various passages from the portion org or (734) 971-0990. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Baking Mavens: TBE. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. looking at several translations and commen- Lunch and Learn: TBE. Adult Lounge. Rabbi Religious School: TBE. 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. taries from a variety of scholars from Talmudic Topics in Jewish law, thought, and history: Whinston meets on Fridays for an informal Tot Shabbat: AAOM. Spirited and lively Tot times to the modern day. No Hebrew knowl- discussion about religion. Sessions are open to Shabbat. For tots ages 0–5 years old and their AAOM with Rabbi Jared Anstandig. Using edge necessary to participate in the discussion. the weekly page of Talmud of a springboard, the entire community. Feel free to bring your families. Tot friendly service with singing, sto- For questions, contact Cantor Regina Hayut at lunch. Noon–1 p.m. rytime, and a kids Kiddush to follow. Held at this class will discuss different topics in Jewish [email protected]. 7–9 p.m. Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. Hillel, 1429 Hill Street. Non-members wel- law, thought, and history. Though the class is a deep dive in topics in the Monday weekly page Talmud class–Daf Hashavuah: UM Hillel. come and encouraged to attend. For details, AAOM Rabbi Jared Anstandig, leads study of Tot Shabbat: TBE. 5:45–6:15 p.m. email [email protected] or of Talmud, attendance in the earlier class is not Tot Shabbat Dinner: TBE. 6:15–6:45 p.m. necessary. Please see annarborminyan.org or one page of Talmud a week. All are welcome to visit www.annarborminyan.org. 11:15 a.m.– attend! 8:30 p.m.( see February 4) Friday evening services: See listing at end of calendar. Noon. email [email protected] for more info. All are welcome to attend! 7:30 p.m. Quiz Night: BIC. 7 p.m. Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. Sharpen Tuesday 12 Saturday 16 Euchre Night: TBE. Adult Lounge. Grab a part- your wits and knowledge of the Jewish legal ner or come alone! All levels welcome. Contact system by following the intriguing discussions Tea and Torah on Tuesday—for Women: Chabad. Torah Study: TBE. Weekly discussion of the Torah Dave Ostreicher, [email protected], with in the Talmud. The Talmud is a composite of questions. 8–9:30 p.m. Reading the Torah may be easy, but under- portion led by Rabbi Whinston 8:50–9:50 a.m. practical law, logical argumentation and mor- standing it is no simple matter. Study of the text Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. al teachings. Study from the original Talmud Chapel Service: TBE. 10–11a.m. with the classical Rashi commentary. 8 p.m. Shabbat Limmud: BIC. 9 a.m. tractate. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Tuesdays. Tot Shabbat: AAOM. Spirited and lively Tot Sunday 3 Shabbat meeting every 1st and 3rd Saturday. For Friday 8 Wednesday 13 tots ages 0–5 years old and their families. (See World Wide Wrap XIV: BIC. Learn or re-learn February 2) how to wrap tefillin. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn: TBE. Adult Lounge. Rabbi Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Shabbat services: See listing at the end of the calendar. Tot Family Bowling: BIC. At Revel and Roll, 2–4 p.m. Whinston meets on Fridays for an informal JCC.**Please note the change of location, Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into discussion about religion. Sessions are open to day, and time!** After many years at the the basic text of Chassidim and discover the the entire community. Feel free to bring your Michigan League, we are moving to the Sunday 17 beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 lunch. Noon–1 p.m. Ann Arbor JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, a.m. Sundays. Shabbat Dinner for 20’s and 30’s with Rav Nadav: Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Conference Room, Julia Eisendrath Quilt Exhibit Reception, JCC. Kol Halev Rehearsal: TBE. 3:00–5:00 p.m. BIC. Rav Nadav hosts a Shabbat dinner at his experimenting with combining the long- Amster Gallery reception for quilter Julia home for individuals and families. Children are Delving into the Prayer Book: TBE. Contact time Yiddish reading group together with Eisendrath opening her exhibit. For more welcome and childcare is provided. RSVP to Cantor Hayut, cantorhayut@templebethe- the conversational one, ½ an hour of one information, contact Karen at 971-0990 or Sarah Klein at [email protected]. meth.org, with questions. 3:30–4:30 p.m. followed by ½ an hour of the other. All are [email protected]. 3–5 p.m. Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. welcome for conversation and reading in Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into the Family Shabbat Services: TBE. Tot Shabbat from mame-loshn, the “mother tongue.” Free and basic text of Chassidim and discover the beauty Monday 4 5:45–6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Dinner from 6:15– open to all lovers of Yiddish language and and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sundays. 6:45 p.m. Shira from 6:45–7:15 p.m. (See Feb 1.) culture, no matter what level of proficiency, Delving into the Prayer Book: TBE. 3:30–4:30 p.m. regardless of age. All manner of topics are Keshet: TBE. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6 p.m. discussed, with an effort to improve par- WTBE Fiber Arts: TBE. 7:30–9 p.m. the calendar. ticipants’ Yiddish speaking skills, especially Kol Halev: TBE. 6:15–7:45 p.m. Talmud class–Daf Hashavuah: UM Hillel. vocabulary. Everyone is welcome to join in AAOM Rabbi Jared Anstandig, leads study of Saturday 9 at any time, or to just listen. For more in- one page of Talmud a week. This class focuses formation, please e-mail Elliot H. Gertel Monday 18 on understanding the basic text of the Talmud, at [email protected] or call Lily Ladin at Religious School: TBE. 8:30–10:15 a.m. without significant discussion of practical ap- (734) 662-6613. 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays be- KidZone Vacation, JCC. See February 15 above plication. We will be studying Tractate Megil- Torah Study: TBE. Weekly discussion of the Torah ginning February 13. for description, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. lah, which focuses on the holiday of Purim. portion led by Rabbi Whinston 8:50–9:50 a.m. Film Screening @ the J: Jane Eyre: Join the J for Keshet: TBE. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Washtenaw Jewish News A February 2019 19 THE BEST OF BERNSTEIN’S BROADWAY WITH TEDDY ABRAMS & MORGAN JAMES

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WTBE Fiber Arts: TBE. 7:00–8:30 p.m. Talmud class–Daf Hashavuah: UM Hillel. Thursday 21 Saturday 23 Monday 25 AAOM Rabbi Jared Anstandig, leads study of one page of Talmud a week. All are welcome to Third Thursday @ the J: TBD. Save the date and Religious School: TBE. 8:30–10:15 a.m. Keshet: TBE. 5:30–8:30 p.m. attend! 8:30 p.m. ( See February 4) make sure to check the J’s website (www.jc- Women’s Torah Study: TBE. 7–9 p.m. cannarbor.org) for more information about Torah Study: TBE. Weekly discussion of the Torah Talmud class–Daf Hashavuah: UM Hillel. upcoming speakers! Optional lunch available portion led by Rabbi Whinston 8:50–9:50 a.m. AAOM Rabbi Jared Anstandig, leads study of Tuesday 19 at noon. Lunches must be reserved at least one one page of Talmud a week. Please see annar- day in advance. For more information, contact Bar Mitzvah Service: TBE. 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Religious School: TBE. 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. borminyan.org or email community@annar- KidZone Vacation, JCC. See February 15 above Rachael at rachaelhoffenblum@jccannarbor. borminyan.org for more info. All are welcome for description, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. org or (734) 971-0990. Noon–1 p.m. Baby Shabbat: TBE. 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. to attend! 8:30 p.m. Tea and Torah on Tuesday–for Women: Chabad. Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4:00–7:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat: BIC. 11:15 a.m. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. Brotherhood Guys’ Night Out: TBE. 6–7:30 p.m. Mini Minyan: BIC. 11:15 a.m. Topics in Jewish law, thought, and history: Tot Shabbat: AAOM. Spirited and lively Tot Shab- Tuesday 26 AAOM with Rabbi Jared Anstandig. For more bat. For tots ages 0–5 years old and their fami- Wednesday 20 info. All are welcome to attend! 7:30 p.m. (see lies. For details, email community@annar- Tea and Torah on Tuesday–for Women: Chabad. February 2) borminyan.org or visit www.annarborminyan. 8 p.m. See first Tuesday of month. Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first Thurs- org. 11:15 a.m.–noon. (Se February 2) What is Sephardi about Sephardi Thought? U-M JCC. **Please note the change of location, day, day of month for details. 8 p.m. Thursdays. Shabbat services: See listing at the end of calendar. Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Speaker and time!** For more information, please e- Daniel Lasker, Ben-Gurion University of the mail Elliot H. Gertel at [email protected] or Negev, Room 2022, 202 S. Thayer St., Ann Ar- call Lily Ladin at (734) 662-6613. 11:00 a.m.– Friday 22 Sunday 24 bor. Sephardi Jewry produced major Jewish noon. (See February 13) thinkers in the Middle Ages, from philosophers Film Screening @ the J: Failure to Launch, JCC. Lunch and Learn: TBE. Adult Lounge. Rabbi Monthly Playgroup: TBE. Families with like Judah Halevi, Maimonides, and Hasdai Cr- Join the J for a screening of the 2006 film, Fail- Whinston meets on Fridays for an informal Young(ish) Children: Monthly Playground escas; to mystics like Nahmanides and Moses ure to Launch! This event is as part of the J’s discussion about religion. Sessions are open to Meet-Up. Rotating Parks in Ann Arbor.. These de Leon. Among the philosophers, there were Lunch Cafe. An optional lunch will be avail- the entire community. Feel free to bring your events are for children 0–10 years old. Ques- those who adopted extreme rationalism in the able at noon for purchase. Please call (734) lunch. Noon–1 p.m. tions? Contact Beth Pearson, bethlpearson@ guise of Greek philosophy, while others were 971-0990 at least one day prior to reserve Jewish Karate/Shalom Gever: TBE. 4–5 p.m. gmail.com. 10–noon. moderate rationalists, questioning the conclu- sions reached by the philosophers, especially lunch. For more information about this event, Tanya–Jewish Mysticism: Chabad. Delve into Tot Shabbat Dinner: TBE. 6–6:30 p.m. those that seemed to undermine Jewish tradi- contact Rachael at (734) 971-0990 or rachael- the basic text of Chassidim and discover the [email protected]. 12:30–2 p.m. Guitar-led Shabbat Service: TBE. Sanctuary. A tion. Among the mystics, some tried to pre- special, song-filled, musical celebration with beauty and depth of Judaism. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Mahj: Offsite. 1:00–3:00 p.m. serve their traditions among a small circle of singing, dancing, guitar, and a big dose of Ritual Lab & Learn: AARC. Adult Education se- adepts, while others advocated the widespread Hebrew School: TBE. 4:30–6:30 p.m. ruach. It’s how we provide another gateway to ries taught by Rabbi Ora Nitkin-Kaner, learn- distribution of mystical ideas. Sephardi legal- Keshet: TBE. 6:30–8:30 p.m. prayer. This service takes the place of Shabbat ing and practicing home rituals. 12:30–2 p.m. ists also incorporated theological ideas in their Is Our Criminal Justice System Fair?: Chabad. Achat and falls on the fourth Friday of each Delving into the Prayer Book: TBE. 3:30–4:30 p.m. legal decisions. The lecture will discuss whether month. 6:30–8 p.m. Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.(See February 6) Jewish Book and Tschotchke Exchange: BIC. 5–7 p.m. there is something specifically Sephardi which Friday evening services: See listing at the end of Shir Chadash: TBE. 5–6:30 p.m. is characteristic of Iberian Jewish thinkers and Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. the calendar. the implications of Sephardi thought for Sep- Religious School: TBE. 6:00–7:30 p.m. hardi identity after the expulsion and into the Kol Halev: TBE. 6:15–7:45 p.m. modern period. 4:00 p.m.

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Known murderers are Theology Book Club: BIC. 8 p.m. or contact [email protected]).. Beth Israel Congregation (BIC) able to walk free on a technicality. How can 2000 Washtenaw Ave. 665-9897 we stand by and remain silent to these serious Shabbat Services: BIC. 9:30 a.m. For other ser- Chabad House flaws in our criminal justice system?” Wednes- Thursday 28 vice times, visit www.bethisrael-aa.org. days 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Services: AARC. Second Saturday of each 715 Hill Street 995-3276 Jewish Community Center (JCC) Yidish tish (Yiddish Conversational Group): Back Door Food Pantry: TBE. 4–7 p.m. month at the JCC. 10 a.m. Ta-Shma/Come and 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 971-0990 JCC **Please note the change of location, Topics in Jewish law, thought, and history: Learn. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Traditional day, and time!** After many years at the AAOM with Rabbi Jared Anstandig. Please see liturgy with music, chanting and contemporary Jewish Cultural Society (JCS) Michigan League, we are moving to the Ann annarborminyan.org or email community@ readings and discussion. For information, email 2935 Birch Hollow Drive 975-9872 Arbor JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann annarborminyan.org for more info. All are [email protected], phone (734) 445-1910, or visit Jewish Family Services (JFS) Arbor, MI 48108, Conference Room, experi- welcome to attend! 7:30 p.m. See February 4) www.aarecon.org. 2245 South State Street 769-0209 menting with combining the long-time Yid- Talmud–Jewish Civil Law: Chabad. See first Thurs- Shabbat Services: Chabad. Friday night ser- Jewish Federation dish reading group together with the con- day of month for details. 8 p.m. Thursdays. vices at Shabbat candle lighting time. Satur- 2939 Birch Hollow Drive 677-0100 versational one, ½ an hour of one followed day morning services at 9:45 a.m. Afternoon Pardes Hannah by ½ an hour of the other. All are welcome Weekly Friday night Shabbat services Mincha services 45 minutes before sundown. 2010 Washtenaw Ave. 761-5324 for conversation and reading in mame-loshn, Call (734) 995-3276 for Home Hospitality and Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) the “mother tongue.” Free and open to all Shabbat Service: AAOM. Services held at UM Meals for Shabbat and Jewish Holidays. 2309 Packard Road 665-4744 lovers of Yiddish language and culture, no Hillel. Call (734) 994-9258 in advance to con- Shabbat Services: Pardes Hannah. Gener- UM Hillel firm time. matter what level of proficiency, regardless ally meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each 1429 Hill Street 769-0500 of age. All manner of topics are discussed, Shabbat Service: BIC. 6 p.m. month. Call (734) 663-4039 for more infor- with an effort to improve participants’ Yid- Shabbat Service: TBE. Tot Shabbat at 6 p.m., mation. 10 a.m. Led by Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg. dish speaking skills, especially vocabulary. followed by tot dinner. Traditional Service at Shabbat Services: TBE. Torah Study at 8:50 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join in at any time, 7:30 p.m. Once a month Middle School Ser- Morning Minyan with Rabbi Josh Whinston or to just listen. For more information, vice at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (734) and Cantor Regina Lambert-Hayut at 9:30 Shabbat Candlelighting please e-mail Elliot H. Gertel at egertel@ 665-4744. a.m. Sanctuary Service at 10 a.m. most weeks. umich.edu or call Lily Ladin at (734) 662- Shabbat Service: AARC. Every fourth Friday at Call the office at (734) 665-4744 or consult 6613. 11:00 a.m.–noon. February 1 5:31 pm the JCC. Tot Shabbat from 5:45–6:15 p.m. website at www.templebethemeth.org for ser- KidZone Vacation, JCC. See February 15 above Pizza for the little ones at 6:15 p.m. Service at vice details. February 8 5:40 pm for description, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 6:30 p.m., followed by vegetarian potluck at Home Hospitality for Shabbat and Holiday Film Screening @ the J: The Notebook. Join the J 8 p.m. Childcare during service. All are wel- Meals: AAOM. Call (734) 662-5805 in ad- February 15 5:49 pm for a screening of classic romantic 2004 film, come to attend. For information, email info@ vance. The Notebook! This event is as part of the J’s aarecon.org, phone (734) 445-1910, or visit Home Hospitality and Meals: Chabad. Every February 22 5:58 pm Lunch Cafe. An optional lunch will be avail- www.aarecon.org. Shabbat and Holiday. Call (734) 995-3276 in able at noon for purchase. Please call (734) Shabbat Service: Chabad. Begins at candle light- advance.

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