Washtenaw Jewish News Presort Standard In this issue… c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor U.S. Postage PAID 2939 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, MI 48108 The Rescued 2012 Permit No. 85 Pilgrimage Torahs Susan Lichter Holiday of From Scholarship Shavout Volyne Awards Page 8 Page 10 Page 18 May 2012 Iyar/Sivan 5772 Volume XXXVI: Number 8 FREE WASHTENAW Celebrate Israel event salutes Jewish Film Festival highlights Karen Freedland, special to the WJN Jerusalem, City of Peace he Jewish Community Center of Great- Eileen Freed, special to the WJN er Ann Arbor, along with the Michigan he Ann Arbor community will gather As in previous years, participants will en- T Theatre and the Jewish Community to commemorate Israel’s 64th birth- joy Israeli dancing, tasty Israeli street food Center of Metropolitan Detroit, are bringing day and to celebrate Israel’s capital and top-notch entertainment. There will be the 11th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film T Festival to the Michigan Theater April 29–May city, Jerusalem, on Sunday, May 20, from 1–4 fun Israel-themed activities for the entire p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of family. Highlights include the “Jerusalem 3. All seats are $10, or a Film Festival pass to all Greater Ann Arbor. A Walk for Israel, coordi- Light Rail” express train, a quick sketch artist of the Ann Arbor films is $80 for JCC members or $85 for non-members. Tickets and passes are available at the Michigan Theater Box of- fice or at the JCC. The entire festival listing can be found on the JCC website. Scene from Mabul, The Flood The festival features 15 films and docu- as well. The sponsor reception will be held mentaries plus two guest speakers over the five Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Michigan day event. The films are from Israel, Poland, Theater. Following the sponsor reception, England, Germany, Canada and the United the community is invited for an 8 p.m. show- States. This year’s roster opens Sunday, April ing of Reuniting the Rubins, a heartwarming 29, at 2 p.m. with An Article of Hope, the story comic drama that will resonate with anyone of Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut. This that has attended family gatherings. moving documentary will be followed by the On Monday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m., the award-winning animated short, Cohen on the featured film is The Dybbuk, the classic Bridge: Rescue at Entebbe. These inspirational films will appeal to adults and young people continues on page 30 Film and discussion on Agriprocessors Michael Appel, special to the WJN n Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the ated throughout the Jewish world—with high Social Action Committee of Beth profile articles in theForward , the sentencing of O Israel Congregation, will present a plant owner Sholom Rubashkin to 27 years in Celebrate Israel 2011 program on the raid on Agriprocessors and federal prison, and an ongoing discussion about subsequent events. how the treatment of workers should be consid- nated by Jewish Hikers of Michigan (JHOM) Darrell Swift ($10/sketch), street performers, The largest immigration raid ever in the ered in the kashrut certification process. and Temple Beth Emeth (TBE), will start at return of the Moshav Nahalal tent and much, United States occurred in Postville, Iowa, on Along with viewing the documentary, there 12:30 p.m.; registration for the walk begins much more. Desert Embroidery, a cottage May 12, 2008. Some 400 workers at Agripro- will be a discussion of the Jewish implications of at 12:15 p.m. The walk heads out from the craft women’s cooperative whose members cessors—the largest kosher slaughterhouse and the events at Postville. Bob Savit, a member of JCC and ends with a grand welcome during are Israeli citizens of Bedouin ethnicity, re- meatpacking plant in the U.S.—were arrested the Ann Arbor Orthodox minyan, with family the festival opening ceremony. turns to Celebrate Israel. The booth will sell and many were deported. The impact of the in the Postville area, will recount his successful Celebrate Israel brings together repre- handiwork based on traditional patterns and raid on the lives of workers and their families, efforts to raise funds from the Ann Arbor Jewish sentatives from Greater Ann Arbor’s Jewish will benefit the women who live in the Negev and on the small town of Postville, is depicted community to help workers and their families. communal organizations to conceive, pro- and strive for a better life for themselves and in the documentary film, Abused: the Postville The Beth Israel Social Action Commit- gram and implement a joyous celebration of their families. A unique activity coordinated Raid, by Luis Argueta. The raid also reverber- tee, which contributed funds both in support Israeli innovation, creativity and culture for by volunteers from Beit Ha’Tfutsot: The Mu- of Savit’s efforts and to finance the documen- hundreds of celebrants of all ages. Celebrate seum of the Jewish People, will give partici- tary, will also lead a conversation on Jewish Israel committee chair, Laurel Hern, looks pants the opportunity to share their family approaches to workers’ rights and on Magen forward to the festival. “This day is always a stories. Photos, recipes or stories may be sent Tzedek, an initiative of the Conservative Move- wonderful day full of fun as well as a special in advance to eileenfreed@jewishannarbor. ment to provide “an ethical certification for ko- day for everyone to gather and celebrate what org or brought to the event. “The aim of the sher food.” we love about Israel. With the participation many new activities added to this year’s event The program will take place at the Jewish and support of Ann Arbor’s Jewish organiza- is to add even more energy and excitement to Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor. The tions, it is truly a community event that I’m what has become an Ann Arbor tradition,” program is free, but donations to the filmmaker proud to chair and an event that everyone will be accepted. n will enjoy.” continues on page 30 I Community Brian ashin, lmsw is pleased to announce 2935 Birch Hollow Drive the relocation of Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 his practice “The Art of Marriage” is focus of JLI course voice: 734/971-1800 Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, special to the WJN fax: 734/971-1801 of psychotherapy to: e-mail: [email protected] new series of classes on the secrets ated with a particular synagogue, temple, or www.washtenawjewishnews.org of successful marriage will begin other house of worship. 300 N. 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JLI cours- Editor and Publisher Regardless of marital status, all are invited es are presented in Ann Arbor. n Susan Kravitz Ayer www.brianashin.com Calendar Editor Individuals, couples and Claire Sandler group therapy Advertising Manager Gordon White Design and Layout Dennis Platte Staff Writers Mary Bilyeu, Sandor Slomovits, Rochel Urist Contributing Writers Writers Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Maxine Dovere, Eileen Freed, Karen Freedland, Rabbi Aharon Goldstein, Tim Grimes, Ruth Ellen Gruber, Becky Hankin, Roz Keith, Dana Kennedy, Marilyn Krimm, Carol Lessure, Ben Lynfield, Meredith Mandell, Dvora Meyers, Merrill Poliner, Dina Shtul, Jordan Siden, Yael Silver, Elliot Sorkin, Eileen Thacker, Brett Willner Jewish Learning Institute class, winter 2012 The Washtenaw Jewish News is a free and inde- pendent newspaper. It is published monthly, to attend the six-session course, presented by with the exception of January and July. It is reg- the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) and Course description istered as a Non-profit Michigan Corporation. taught by Rabbi Goldstein. • The Case for Marriage. Is there still a need Opinions expressed in this publication do not The Art of Marriage will go far beyond for marriage in today’s world? What necessarily reflect those of its editors or staff platitudes, to cover topics at the heart of purpose does it serve, psychologically modern marriage. Does marriage still serve and spiritually? any purpose at all? How far should one go to • Jewish Bedroom Secrets. Judaism has make a marriage work? When is divorce the much to say about the physical side of Member of American Jewish Press Association Gregory Fox best option? Included as well are Jewish bed- marriage. This lesson draws upon the room secrets, from ancient texts, on how to wisdom of the Kabbalah and shares Photography increase intimacy in marital relationships. practical tools to increase spousal inti- “Beautiful, inspiring, but most of all prac- macy of heart, mind, body, and soul. Wedding, Editorial tical,” says Dr. Patricia Love, author of How to • Will my Spouse Ever Change? What if only Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About one partner is committed to improving and Event Photography It, one of Amazon’s top two marriage books. the marriage? This lesson examines the in the greater “Whether your marriage is magical or miser- ideal of an expectation-free relationship, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Area able, this vital course is designed for you.” and how to value your partner for who Judaism views a loving marriage as a spiri- they are. ©2012 by the Washtenaw Jewish News. tual as well as a human ideal. The Art of Mar- • Becoming a Better Half. Marriage can All rights reserved. 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