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 Permit No. 85 High Crazy Wisdom Levine Holidays hosts Fellows begin Building tour October 2 Bridges Israel salons Page 2 Page 5 Page 18 September 2016 Av/Elul 5777 Volume XLI: Number 1 FREE Apples and Honey goes back to the future JFS’ Thrive Peretz Hirshbein, special to the WJN hat is old will be new again, as apples with honey, the symbol of hope for David Stone, JCC executive director, Counseling to Apples and Honey, the long- a sweet year. Jewish agency partners will be notes that, “for newcomers to Ann Arbor, present mental Wstanding community-wide cel- offering make-it, take-it holiday crafts suit- or folks like me who still feel like newcom- ebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New able for a variety of ages and interests. To set ers, this is a great opportunity to explore and Year, returns to the Jewish Community Cen- the celebratory tone for both the event and connect with the many organizations that health event ter of Greater Ann Arbor on Sunday, Sep- the holidays there will be cotton candy and make up Ann Arbor’s Jewish community.” Rosemary Frenza Chudnof, special to the WJN tember 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event popcorn, along with inflatables for children In addition to the JCC, organizations like n September 11, Jewish Family will feature a renewed focus on the original of all ages. For the competitive members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, Services’ Thrive Counseling will the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor, Jew- host “Mental Health Across the ish Family Services of Washtenaw County, O Lifespan,” a half-day seminar made possible area synagogues of many denominations, by an Impact grant from the Jewish Fed- the Washtenaw Jewish News, and many oth- eration. The seminar will take place at the ers will be on hand to talk to those inter- Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann ested in finding out more about them and Arbor and will cover mental health topics what they have to offer. Apples and Honey for differing age groups, ranging from ado- and Lots, Lots More brings together nearly lescents to older adults. The program will every Jewish organization in the Ann Arbor feature a conti- region and hundreds of people of all ages in nental break- celebration of Jewish culture and the Jewish fast followed New Year. Although there is no cost to at- by a keynote tend Apples and Honey and Lots, Lots More, speaker, Dr. the JCC asks that attendees register ahead Michelle Riba, of time for planning purposes, and suggests who will speak participants plan to donate non-perishable on “What’s food items. Register by visiting the www.jc- Normal, What’s cannarbor.org, or contact Jessica Gillespie at Not: Depres- (734) 971-0990 or jessicagillespie@jccannar- sion Across the Lifespan.” Next, attendees n bor.org with any questions or to volunteer. will be able to choose between three lectures that will take place simultaneously: • “Raising Kids in a High-Pressured World: inspiration for Apples and Honey from its the community, Apples and Honey and Lots, Fostering Resilience, Self-Acceptance inception in 1988: a community gathering Lots More will feature a Gaga tournament. and Independence in our Children and that provides community families of all ages The gift shops of both Temple Beth Emeth Teens,” presented by Ruth Moscow-Co- and sizes with meaningful connections to and Beth Israel Congregation will be on hand hen, L.M.S.W. the fall Jewish holidays. Planned by a vol- with Judaica for sale, including holiday items • “Caught in the Middle: Emotional Well- unteer committee, chaired by former execu- like shofars, apples and honey serving plates, Being for the Sandwich Generation,” tive director Nancy Margolis, and staffed by etrog boxes and more. The J’s Early Child- presented by Sylvia Gordon, Ph.D. Jessica Gillespie, a long-serving preschool hood Center will hold its popular annual sale • “Dementia, Delirium, Depression: The teacher and new family program coordi- of kosher, nut-free holiday baked goods so Three D’s of Geriatric Mental Health nator, the event has been “re-named” to its community members can stock up on round Care,” presented by Stephen Aronson, original name, “Apples and Honey and Lots, challah, chocolate babka, seven layer cake, M.D. Lots More.” There will be no entrance fee for and more. Special this year, the Family Sa- There is an $18 fee for attendance, and families to attend. Gillespie says that, “when lon: Kids Helping Kids group will bring to CEU’s are available for licensed social work- I spoke with the people who started Apples the event its popular service project, Back- ers. As is always the case with JFS events, a and Honey years ago, and asked them to packtacular, where new school supplies are sliding fee scale is available. For more infor- share their experiences with me, I was struck packed in backpacks and donated to organi- mation and to register, visit www.jfsannar- by how much meaning past attendees got zations to help children who cannot afford bor.org/mental-health-across-the-lifespan. from the activities and experiences provided school supplies. Donations of new school Thrive Counseling, the sponsor of this by our community partners. I’ve determined supplies should be brought to the lobby of event, is JFS’ recently branded counseling that this year we’re going to bring that mean- the JCC now through Friday, September 23. service. JFS now accepts most major insur- ing back!” Finally, the event committee is planning a ance plans, and provides professional coun- Participants can expect to follow an apple special surprise activity for school age chil- seling services to individuals, couples and story that leads to the sweetness of actual dren and teens. families. n ICommunity 2935 Birch Hollow Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services voice: (734) 971-1800 e-mail: [email protected] ROSH HASHANAH 10/2 10/3 Tashlich 10/4 www.washtenawjewishnews.org Beth Israel Congregation 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 8 a.m. Family Celebration 4 p.m. Children’s Programs K - 5/6th- 8th 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Editor and Publisher Susan Kravitz Ayer Mincha 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Ma’ariv 8 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. Calendar Editor Desert Reception 9:15 p.m.. 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