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Acclaimed journalist Samuel G. Freedman to speak at Belin Lecture Sports-themed Purim
celebration coming to JCC
Yaffa Klugerman, special to the WJN
It’s an old joke: two Jews, three opinions. But “Additionally, you have people like Ron which won the National Jewish Book Award for Chana Sara Elias, special to the WJN
in the current political climate, radically dif- Dermer, Ron Prosor, Sheldon Adelson, and Ne- Non-Fiction. The Jewish Community Center of Greater
ferent opinions—and the effect this polariza- tanyahu himself, individuals who provide the hu- Freedman was a staff reporter and an award- Ann Arbor and Chabad of Ann Arbor will join
tion has on the American Jewish community—is man connective tissue between the right wing of winning education columnist for The New York forces again to co-host a community-wide Pu-
no joke at all. American Jewry Times before he began writing his current col- rim celebration on Purim, Thursday, March
That’s the intriguing topic that Samuel G. and the right umn, “On Religion.” His articles on American 24. Together they will transform the JCC into
Freedman, a religion columnist for the The New wing of Israeli Jewish issues appeared regularly in the Jerusa- a sports stadium, complete with stadium-style
York Times and a professor at Columbia Univer- Jewry. And that’s lem Post, and he has contributed to many other food and sporting event-themed fun. “Purim in
sity’s Graduate School of Journalism, will tackle part of what has publications including The New Yorker, Rolling
when he delivers the Frankel Center for Judaic hastened this alli- Stone, USA Today, Tablet, and the Forward.
Studies’ 26th annual Belin Lecture in American ance of an Israeli His analysis of Jews as political football raises
Jewish Affairs. His lecture, “Pigskin Isn’t Kosher: government with a question: Isn’t it good that the Jewish commu-
American Jewry as Political Football,” will take one part of the nity is such a powerful political force?
place on March 22, at 7 p.m., at Palmer Com- American politi- “The glass half full version is that it makes Jew-
mons, Forum Hall, 100 Washtenaw Ave. The cal system.” ish voters and voices and concerns so important,”
event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and is Freedman Freedman agreed. “But the glass half empty view
free and open to the public. is the author of is that it leads to a kind of a cynical pandering to
Samuel G. Freedman
“I want to give people some historical perspec- eight acclaimed get Jewish votes. As a result, the middle ground
tive on what has turned the Jewish American vote books that have focused on varied topics such feels torn in a really profound way between be-
into this perceived swing vote and made Jewish is- as black civil rights, 20th century politics, and ing supportive of Israel’s elected government and
sues into wedge issues in a highly polarized politi- American Jewish identity. His newest is Dy- simultaneously having very liberal, traditionally
cal climate,” Freedman explained. “What you see ing Words: The AIDS Reporting of Jeff Schmalz democratic decisions on virtually every domestic
in the last two presidential elections… and abso- and How it Transformed The New York Times, issue. We see them being basically told, align with
lutely during the six months or so leading into the which accompanies an audio documentary people who are against labor unions, align with
congressional vote on the Iran deal, is a deepening that he co-produced. Some of his other books people who are against immigration reform, align the Stadium” festivities will begin at 5:15 p.m.
of divides that were within the American Jewish include Breaking The Line: The Season in Black with people who are against marriage equality… with a Chabad-led Megillah reading, followed
polity already. At the same time, there’s also a vast College Football That Transformed the Game and and do all that for one reason, which is that the at 6:30 p.m. by a stadium concession-themed
difference of opinion between the majority of Is- Changed the Course of Civil Rights; Upon this Republican party will be the safeguard of Israel in dinner, and a not-to-be-missed surprise “half-
raelis and the majority of American Jews. So there Rock: The Miracles of a Black Church, and Jew vs. a way that liberals and Democrats won’t be. That time show.”
are really two splits happening simultaneously. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry, creates an excruciating situation.” n Both adults and children are encouraged to
come in costume, as is the tradition on Purim
to express the holiday themes of hidden iden-
Jewish Family Services to honor Zingerman’s with Bernstein Award
tity, and add to the festive nature of the holi-
day. Ethan Krasnow, director of community
Rosemary Frenza Chudnof, special to the WJN programs and wellness for the JCC, says, “With
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw individual, the Bernstein Award will be given the theme being a sports stadium, it will really
County is excited to announce that it to the entire Zingerman’s community, which add to the fun if kids want to dress up as their
will honor Zingerman’s Community includes its Deli, Bakehouse, Coffee Company, favorite sports teams or athletes. There will be
of Businesses with its 2016 Claire and Isadore Creamery, Roadhouse, Zingtrain, and several costume prizes again this year, and some of
Bernstein Award. “Zingerman’s has a deep com- other related businesses. them might have something to do with the
mitment to improving the community, and This year’s Bernstein Event will be titled stadium theme.” The evening’s entertainment
has supported numerous local organizations “Generous Leaders: Bringing Community to is being kept as a surprise, with the assurance
for many years,” said Anya Abramzon, JFS’s the Head of the Table,” and will be held at Rack- that it will be more exciting than last year’s live
executive director. Abramzon noted that there ham Auditorium on Sunday, April 17, from 3–5 fire dance duo. According to Chabad’s “Purim
is a particular synergy between JFS and Zing- p.m. Entertainment will include Vincent Yorke Stadium” event coordinator Shternie Zwiebel,
erman’s around the issue of food insecurity; and his jazz ensemble, as well as other musical “The excitement of the entertainment will have
Zingerman’s founded Food Gatherers, a part- entertainment; catering by Amanda’s Kitchen; everyone begging for more!”
ner of JFS’ specialty food pantry. “We feel that food demonstration stations by Zingerman’s; “Purim in the Stadium” will cost $36 per
Zingerman’s is a perfect example of the values and the award presentation. Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig family or $12 per person with advance pur-
that Claire and Isadore Bernstein represented,” The Bernstein Award was created in 2003 were Phil and Nancy Margolis. Tickets to the chase, or $30 per family and $10 per person at
Abramzon added, saying that JFS has been to honor Claire and Isadore Bernstein, who event are $100, and all proceeds will go directly the door. For more information or to register,
grateful for the companies’ support for many were leaders in the Ann Arbor Jewish com- toward supporting JFS’ most vulnerable clients contact Chabad at 995-3276 #5 or visit jew-
years. Rather than being presented to any one munity for over 50 years. Last year’s recipients through its Specialty Food Pantry. n mich.com or jccannarbor.org. n
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& nal Leadership Program (JCLP) Adrienne Dessel of The Program on Intergroup Editor and Publisher
have been working to build a track of Social Relations at U-M (IGR), will explore how they Susan Kravitz Ayer
Justice learning sessions as a part of Limmud have formed and sustained relationships across
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estates at this time. Email us. sity’s Michigan Union. A panel of Detroit mensches—Anna Claire Sandler
& As emerging social workers and Jewish Kohn, Blair Nosan, Amit Weitzer, and Hayley Advertising Manager
leaders, JCLP students see social justice as a Sakwa—will discuss Detroit’s social justice
Gordon White
powerful means of engagement in the Jew- landscape, both historically and today, and the
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ish community and a core expression of their role of Jews in those movements. A conversa- Design and Layout
Jewish identities. The planned sessions are in- tion with Rabbi-Organizer Alana Alpert and Dennis Platte
tended to create a space at Limmud Michigan Alice Mishkin, moderated by AJ Aaron, will
Staff Writers
that highlights what’s happening right now explore the questions, “What’s the line between
Mary Bilyeu, Sandor Slomovits, Rochel Urist
with social justice and Jewish life in Southeast doing community service work that alleviates
Michigan, bringing forward a diverse range of guilt versus engaging in social change work? Contributing Writers
voices. “We are excited to be able to bring indi- What does it mean to practice allyship?” Rabbi Robert Dobrusin, Hadar Dohn,
viduals together who have been doing incred- Finally, a panel on the lived experience of Chana Sara Elias, Rosemary Frenza Chudnof,
ible work in a breadth of areas and to give them Jewish queer and transgender identity will Emily Fromm, Max Glick, Rabbi Aharon
Goldstein, Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, Jacob
the opportunity to share their experiences and explore “What’s next for LGBTQ Jews?” with
Kamaras, Yaffa Klugerman, SooJi Min, Judy
knowledge with the Limmud community. By Hugh Goodman, Gideon Levinson, Judy Lewis,
Musket, Orit Arfa, Alli Rosen, Cindy Saper,
involving people from various walks of life in and Aubree Sepler. Clara Silver, Maxine Solvay, Elliot Sorkin,
our social justice track, we are providing at- “We want people to feel empowered to en- Nellie Stansbury
tendees with multiple narratives on each topic act Jewish social justice values in their daily life”,
The Washtenaw Jewish News is published
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Advertisers ..................................................27
Best Reads ...................................................20
Calendar ......................................................22
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Kosher Cuisine .............................................21
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Rabbis’ Corner..............................................11
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4. Gideon Levinson Youth/Teens ................................................12
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7. Amit Weitzer World Jewry ................................................18
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U-M Knight-Wallace Fellows to speak at JCC
Clara Silver, special to the WJN
The Jewish Community Center of Ann sues into Iraq and Syria. Prior to relocating to
Arbor will host a unique lecture series Cairo, she worked as an associate editor in The
featuring three University of Michi- New Yorker’s poetry department.
gan Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows on The final lecture, on March 23, will feature
Wednesday evenings throughout the month Doug Tribou, speaking about “Examining the
of March. The Knight-Wallace Fellows, Complex Intersection of Sports, Media, and
among the world’s finest professional jour- Advertising.” Tribou is a broadcast journalist
nalists who have distinguished careers in re- who spent the past seven years as a reporter
porting, writing, and producing news in all its and producer for NPR’s sports program
various formats, will speak about their chosen “Only A Game” based at WBUR in Boston.
Doug Tribou Jenna Krajeski, Will Potter
topic for their year-long fellowship projects. He has covered the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup
JCC Board President Prue Rosenthal, and her Final, Rose Bowl, and the 2014 Common-
husband Amnon, were instrumental in creat- wealth Games in Scotland. Tribou first joined
ing the lecture series, designed to expand the WBUR as a news anchor and his stories have
community’s knowledge of and experience appeared on “All Things Considered,” “Here
with the field of journalism and the people and Now,” “Weekend Edition,” and “Market-
who lead it, through their family friendship place.” Previously, he served as the program
with Charles Eisendrath, the director of the and news director for WGAN and WZAN
Knight-Wallace Fellowship Program. in Portland, Maine. Tribou recently earned
“The Knight-Wallace Fellows program has a master’s degree in advertising from Boston
brought together exceptional journalists from University and received a Metropolitan Col-
the US and abroad to pursue academic stud- lege award for excellence in graduate studies.
ies and research on the U of M campus. Ami His reporting focuses on sports history, tech- Time to move?
and I are very excited to have the opportunity nology, and the marketing of athletes, teams,
to present such knowledgeable and interesting and leagues.
journalists to the community. We are hoping Lectures will begin at 7 p.m. and there is no
many, many people will take the opportunity fee to attend. For more information, contact
to come!” said Prue. The lecture format will Karen Freedland, director of Jewish Cultural Alex makes it easy for you to sell
provide guests the opportunity to hear, also Arts and Education, at 971-0990 or karen-
ask questions, and interact with these world- [email protected]. men who have your home.
class journalists. been meeting every other week for over 12
On Wednesday, March 9, Will Potter will years. This conversation, moderated by Adri-
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spent his career telling the stories of people they have formed and sustained relationships
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and commentary have been featured in the Kohn, Blair Nosan, Amit Weitzer, and Hay- Client relationships are confidential with highly
Washington Post, CNN, National Geographic, ley Sakwa—will discuss Detroit’s social jus-
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WIRED, and NPR. He has lectured at nearly tice landscape, both historically and today,
300 universities and forums, including Har- and the role of Jews in those movements. A [phone] or email [email protected].
vard Law School and Yale University, and was conversation with Rabbi-Organizer Alana
selected as a TED Senior Fellow. Alpert and Alice Mishkin, moderated by AJ
The second lecture, on March 16, will Aaron, will explore the questions, “What’s the
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feature Jenna Krajeski, who will speak about line between doing community service work , CRS, GRI, ABR
“The Impact of 9/11 on African American that alleviates guilt versus engaging in social
Muslims.” Krajeski is a freelance writer whose change work? What does it mean to practice Associate Broker / Realtor
work has appeared in The Nation, The New allyship?”
[phone] / [email protected]
Yorker, and Harper’s, among other publica- Finally, a panel on the lived experience
tions. From March 2010 through June 2011, of Jewish queer and transgender identity
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she edited the Culture section of the Eng- will explore “What’s next for LGBTQ Jews?”
lish-language Egyptian newspaper Al-Masry with Hugh Goodman, Gideon Levinson, Judy
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Al-Youm (later the Egypt Independent) and Lewis, and Aubree Sepler.
contributed coverage of the 2011 Egyptian “We want people to feel empowered to en- 305 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
revolution to The New Yorker, Slate.com, and act Jewish social justice values in their daily
Al-Masry Al-Youm. Later that year, she moved life”, said Jaime Bean. “Hopefully people will
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Membership now online at the JCC
Clara Silver, special to the WJN
A new online membership system is including renew or purchase a membership.” past fall. Ethan Krasnow, director of Youth, membership card.” Unlike the old cardstock
being rolled out, along with new This spring marks the second year that Family, Camp, and Fitness, believes that, membership cards, the new cards include the
membership cards, at the Jewish “This system is great JCC’s new logo along with a unique bar-code
Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, not only for people which, when scanned, shows that member’s
making for easier access for members and to register for things information to the JCC welcome staff, and
non-members alike to program registra- like fitness classes or creates a history of a member’s facility use.
tion, camp registration, dues payments, camp, but also cre- The photo associated with each member al-
and donations, through individual online ates lists of volun- lows the welcome staff to verify the mem-
accounts. The new membership system has teers, generates class ber’s identity without the member having to
been in place since last May, and programs rosters, and con- present an additional form of photo identi-
and events have gradually been added to the nects the programs fication.
online and in-house registration modules. on our website di- Executive Director David Stone, says
Almost all JCC programs are now available rectly to the registra- that, “We anticipate the new membership
for online registration via the JCC’s website, tion area.” card system to not only increase member
jccannarbor.org, or via an individual’s on- “Get Carded at engagement and security, but streamline
line account which can be accessed through the J,” was an event the identity verification process at the same
a portal on the website. Non-members can held in January at time.” Non-members will not be issued bar-
also create an account, and many commu- the JCC as a com- code cards but can continue to participate
nity members already have them by virtue of bination member- in the programs and events offered by the
being a past JCC participant. ship celebration and JCC, including online registration, as long as
Esther Goldstein with her new membership card
According to Membership Manager Deb- membership card they contact the JCC to set up access to an
orah Ryan, “People simply have to call the J Camp Raanana registration will be housed roll out. Ryan noted that, “The pun was a individual account. For more information,
and we can look them up to see if they are within the new system. The Early Childhood fun way for members to enjoy a breakfast bar contact Deborah Ryan at 971-0990 or debo-
already in our system. We can assist them in Center has also been using this separate in the morning and a snack bar in the after- [email protected]. n
setting up their online account the first time, module of the software, specifically designed noon while they had their pictures taken for
then they can do everything through there, for childcare centers and camps, since this our system, and were issued their official new
BIC volunteers event focuses on social and food justice in Detroit
Judy Musket, special to the WJN
S unday January 24, for the 25th year pedaled in the convenience stores that pass be able to feed itself calorically and economi- healthier, friendlier environments and com-
in a row, Beth Israel Congregation for grocery stores in their neighborhoods. cally. He clarified by saying that there is food munities and neighborhoods in the city
honored its members who volunteer Sussman explained that the Garden Re-
at the synagogue’s overnight shelter. The vol- source Program, GRP, is part of Keep Grow-
unteers were feted with a tasty, healthy break- ing Detroit. The program supports residents
fast (No bagels. Things do change.) They of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck
then had the opportunity to see a moving in creating and benefitting from urban gar-
and heartening film about a nontraditional dens of their own making. The project offers
school that was once a strong bright spot in support with supplies, advice, and resources
the midst of the disintegrating city. After the to turn vacant lots, the myriad of which con-
film, Eitan Sussman, a locally grown mensch, stitutes a plague on Detroit, into either fam-
spearheaded a discussion about the school, ily or community gardens. The overall goal
food, and land issues in Detroit’s impover- is to promote urban agriculture as a mean-
ished urban landscape. ingful and vigorous part of the solution in
The bright spot featured in the film, recreating and rebuilding Detroit.
Grown in Detroit, was the Catherine Fergu- The volunteers who attended the show-
son Academy, a Detroit Public High School ing of Grown in Detroit had questions about
for teenage mothers-to-be and their young the school, the garden projects, the future of
children, age 0–3. The film showed that given Detroit and, since they are volunteers, how to
support, acceptance and education, young help. Sussman explained to a saddened au-
women, who might not otherwise have had a dience that the school—even though it was
chance, can succeed. They can learn to envi- a huge success, creating possible futures for
sion and actualize a better life for themselves hundreds of young impoverished mothers
out of a situation that has not traditionally and their children--is now defunct. It was
led to good outcomes. Both the young moth- one of the casualties of the now struggling-
ers’ and their children’s futures were shown for-life Detroit Public School System.
to be positively and profoundly impacted by As for the gardening of Detroit, Sussman
their participation in the school’s programs. acknowledged that, even with the grow-
Grown in Detroit refers both to people ing commitment of Detroiters to grow lo-
Eitan Sussman
and food. An integral part of the high school cal and eat local, the reality is a hard row to
curriculum featured in the film was the stu- The film was primarily about the success of available in Detroit, but its not generally good hoe: much land is laced with contaminated
dents’ participation in a project that created this all-nourishing educational model. The healthy food. Detroit is not a food desert, as soil and water. Successful, profitable farming
a business from a garden. Under the mentor- issue of food sovereignty, having control over it has been called, but rather a food swamp. requires functioning infrastructure, such as
ship of a dedicated, gifted science teacher, the ones’ food, was an integral theme that ran Many Detroiters tend to rely on easily avail- good water and transportation, which are
teenagers participated in the very hard work through the film as well. able fast, highly processed food, more than not necessarily available in Detroit. And, not
of transforming a weedy vacant lot into a Eitan Sussman, a self-proclaimed proud “slow” homemade, local food. Research has everyone thinks that urban farming is the
thriving garden. They learned the science of product of Beth Israel, Camp Tavor, Detroit shown that diets based on fast food negative- way to make Detroit great again. Though
gardening, and the economics of the Value and recent fatherhood, addressed issues and ly impact health and do not do much to help as Sussman listed the many ways that vol-
Adding process as they created a vision and questions raised about the film from the 30 build an economically vibrant city. Instead of unteers would be appreciated in the Garden
carried out a plan for bringing their goods or so volunteers in the Beth Israel social hall. relying on food that is trucked in an average Resource Program, there were many people
to market. As mothers they learned about Sussman works for Keep Growing Detroit, a of 1500 miles to the city, giving companies in the room thinking about how they would
healthy diet, for themselves and for their nonprofit organization dedicated to creating outside of Detroit much of the profit, a food be able to help out in the program. n
children. As mothers and potential entrepre- a “food sovereign” Detroit. He explained that sovereign Detroit would be able to feed itself
neurs they learned the necessity and means food sovereignty is local control over the lo- well. Sovereignty, in the model developed
of substituting healthy food for the junk food cal food supply. A food sovereign city would by Keep Growing Detroit, would help create
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Join us at the 2016 Claire and Isadore Bernstein Event
Generous Leaders:
Bringing Community to the Head of the Table!
Sunday, April 17, 2016 • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rackham Auditorium
Performance by Vincent York’s Jazzistry
Catering by Amanda’s Kitchen
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, dessert

Food demonstration stations by Zingerman’s

$100 per person • $50 per ticket is tax deductible
All proceeds support JFS’ most vulnerable clients through its Specialty Food Pantry.
RSVP by April 8th.
To register, go to: www.jfsannarbor.org/bernstein-event or call [phone].

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Community
A Jewish educator of the ages
SooJi Min, special to the WJN
Teaching and studying Judaism go radical program,” recalls Ginsburg. “They did X
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Terri Ginsburg—who radiates a love of and taught us to both think critically and enjoy GO
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Judaism and love of learning—is celebrating 20 Judaism. Many who worked in our school went GR
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years of service as Temple Beth Emeth’s director on to be top Jewish educators.” B
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“Jewish education is the perfect field for gan at an early age. “It started when I was really P
me,” says Ginsburg. “I have always wanted to young,” says Ginsburg. “My favorite thing to do
teach and have always been very interested in was read a book.” She read all the classics—old
reading and literacy. I also love being Jewish. copies of books that belonged to her mother
I love studying—text study—love celebrating when she was a child. Titles included Tales of
Hans Christian Andersen and A Secret Garden.
“My friend Vicky and I would go to the public
library every Friday and take out the maximum
number of books—five books—and then half
way through the week we would trade them
with each other.”
Both of these passions have translated into a
vibrant religious school that is teeming with tal-
ented teachers and a program that makes Jewish
education accessible to everyone. Her method-
ology, techniques and approaches are all highly
flexible and creative. Back when she was an TBE Confirmation Class, 2014
Terri Ginsburg and Nate Juliar, circa 2000
assistant director of education at Beth Israel the needs of her teachers. “Among her other gious school has held two Saturday sessions,
holidays and Shabbat—all the fun cultural stuff Congregation, Ginsburg brought on a few high strengths, Terri’s ability to work intimately with with students able to attend either session.
as well as the intellectual challenges inherent in school seniors as teachers. “It wasn’t something each and every one of her teachers to achieve “Terri is amazing with trying to make everyone
Torah/text study.” I did regularly,” recalls Aviva Panush, school success in their classrooms is a dedication that feel like we’re going to make this work for you,”
Ginsburg’s love of Judaism began in her director of Shaarey Zedek Religious School in placed her influence in every aspect of her says Janice Lieberman, who served as a chair of
childhood home in Elkins Park, a suburb of East Lansing. “With guidance she thought they school,” says TBE’s Rabbi Robert Levy. TBE’s Religious Education Committee for 10
Philadelphia. “I grew up in a home that ob- could be successful and [they] were.” Ginsburg also is adept at meeting the needs years. “She understands that people are busy.
served holidays and Friday night dinners but Her belief in young teachers continues to of parents and students. Her approach to provid- She doesn’t make you feel guilty or feel that
didn’t observe Shabbat beyond that.” She at- this day with many of TBE’s teachers currently ing Jewish education over the years has remained have to do it. Instead she is flexible, ‘We want
tended religious school at a conservative enrolled at the University of Michigan. “I love constant—meeting the needs of busy families you here so go to the later class if you have an
synagogue, Beth Shalom, two blocks from her working with college student teachers because who seek a meaningful way to bring Judaism into early soccer game.’”
house. Her early years were fairly traditional. they bring this incredible enthusiasm about Ju- their lives. “Families are looking for a way to have Ultimately, what Ginsburg has created over
Then she encountered teachers in her middle daism and being Jewish,” says Ginsburg. “They a connection to a Jewish community but to have the past 20 years is a religious school for the
and high school program who were rabbinical are up on the latest in technology and Israeli a connection that is not going to displace all their ages. “People are still looking for ways to help
students from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical music. They are where the action is and they other connections—to the soccer community, them raise children who have good moral val-
College or Gratz Hebrew College. “These teach- bring that to the students. Students love them.” drama community, etc.,” says Ginsburg. ues and they are not necessarily going to get this
ers were unbelievable and had a completely Not surprisingly, she is adept at meeting That’s why from its inception, TBE’s reli- from anywhere else.” n
Music with Friends: chamber music at JCC on March 14 Hadassah to host Game
Night in April
Emily Fromm, special to the WJN
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s International UFAM Competition, the Arles’s ence in Southeastern Michigan with concerts Maxine Solvay, special to the WJN
Chamber Concert Series at the Jew- Chamber Music Competition and the special where both discerning and casual listeners Ann Arbor Hadassah will host its annual
ish Community Center of Greater Spedidam prize at the International Martine alike are call- Game Night, Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m., at
Ann Arbor will continue on Monday, March Géliot Harp Competition. In 2002, she was ing what they the Jewish Community Center of Greater
14, at 1:30 p.m. Open to listeners of all ages, awarded the prestigious Karajan Scholarship hear “an Ann Ann Arbor.
this hour-long concert will feature Primor and joined the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Arbor Sym- Enjoy a night out socializing with new
Sluchin, harp soloist at the A2SO mainstage under conductor Sir Simon Rattle. phony sound” and old friends. The event is open to the
concert Harp Magic on Saturday, March 12, Since 2003 when she joined the Opéra of confidence entire community. Play Mah Jongg, Bridge,
and Arie Lipsky, A2SO conductor and music Royal de Wallonie as a solo harpist, Sluchin and clarity. As Scrabble, Rummikub, or bring along your
director (flute and cello). has promoted the harp in Belgium, Germany one reviewer favorite game. New this year: two Mah Jongg
General seating at the chamber concert se- and the Netherlands. She has also performed said, “under the areas–one reserved for playing with your
ries is a comfortable cabaret style. This unique with the Belgian National Orchestra, the baton of Music own group and one for rotating play with
concert setting includes dessert refreshments Brussels Philharmonic, La Monnaie, the Lux- Director Lipsky, new friends and Mah Jongg mavens. Select
Primor Sluchin
at each table with a coffee and tea area avail- embourg Philarmonic Orchestra, the Nuove the orchestra an area of play when registering prior to the
able beginning at 1 pm and during the recital. Musiche Orchestra, the Orchestre National played with finesse and polish that experi- event.
The concert commonly is a little over an hour. d’Ile de France and the Radio France Philar- ence brings to bear.” The evening will also include desserts,
Free parking, with additional street parking, is monic Orchestra. Lipsky is also the music director of the snacks, beverages, a raffle, and a silent auc-
available at Spruce Knob Apartments. A passionate teacher, Sluchin taught in Ashland Symphony Orchestra (Ohio), prin- tion. The $10 entry fee, payable at the door,
Primor Sluchin, trained in the French France, then at the Académie de Waremme, cipal guest conductor of the Haifa Sympho- includes two free raffle tickets. All net pro-
School of the harp by the greatest names of near Liège. Since 2010, she has been one of ny Orchestra, and director of chamber music ceeds from this event benefit Hadassah’s
the instrument, perpetuates a tradition of ex- the driving forces of the Harpegio Association at the Chautauqua Institute. Lipsky served as greatest needs.
cellence, virtuosity and poetry. Inspired, rig- which supports and promotes the young Bel- the principal cellist for the Buffalo Philhar- Registration is encouraged. For more in-
orous, and ever-exploring new musical fields, gian harpists through master classes and the monic Orchestra for over 20 seasons. Lipsky, formation and to register, contact Maxine
she offers the sound of a precise, assertive and biennial international competition of the Mu- his wife Rachel, and daughter Inbal now call Solvay ([email protected] or 668-1901). To
sparkling harp. sée des Instruments de Musique de Bruxelles. Ann Arbor home, having moved from Buf- arrange a ride to the event, contact Martha
Her talent and her work have been recog- This is Sluchin’s second appearance with falo, New York, last season. Young at 769-7523.
nized with numerous awards in France and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Advanced purchase of tickets is encour-
abroad. She was the unanimous 1st prize win- This season, Maestro Arie Lipsky is cel- aged. Single tickets are $10 in advance by
ner during her studies at the Conservatoire ebrating his 16th anniversary with your Ann calling 994-4801, purchasing online at a2so.
National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Lipsky contin- com, or by emailing [email protected]. n
de Paris. She was awarded the 1st prize at the ues to grow a tremendous and loyal audi-
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Congregations
Beth Israel Congregation March programming
Elliot Sorkin, special to the WJN
Spotlight on Dr. Laura Hirshbein Industry in America (Rutgers University Press, from Rabbi Dobrusin’s extensive audio, visual to bring along their sense of humor and a dairy
2015). She teaches history of medicine to and print collection of humor. lunch. Beverage and a dessert are provided.
“A Social Justice Perspective on Smoking and
medical students and residents and cares for The third session of Lunch and Laugh will take
Mental Illness,” Sunday, March 6, 7:45 p.m. Red Cross blood drive at Beth Israel
patients on the adult psychiatry inpatient unit place on Purim itself during the Purim Seudah
Policy experts have estimated that about
at the University of Michigan Health System Sunday, March 20, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (lunch) on Thursday, March 24.
half of the cigarettes sold in the United States
(where she is also the medical director). Beth Israel’s annual blood drive will be
are being consumed by individuals with Lunch and Learn Series
conducted in the Beth Israel Social Hall.
mental illness (depression, schizophrenia, Erev Purim
Freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate will Wednesdays, March 2, and 30, noon–1:15
bipolar disorder,
Wednesday, March 23 be served. Each donor answers a critical need p.m., Garfunkel Schteingart Activities Center
substance abuse).
6 p.m. Purim Dinner with 4th Grade Purim that cannot be supplied in any other way. (2010 Washtenaw Ave.)
It is indisputable
Shpiel (play) To sign up online, donors are asked to Rabbi Robert Dobrusin and Rabbi Kim
that, from a health
7 p.m. Maariv Service and Megillah visit www.givelife.org. Beth Israel’s sponsor Blumenthal lead informal discussions on
point of view, it
Reading—Esther v Haman code is bic13. The donor will then have to fill current topics. Participants are invited to
would be better
The evening begins with a dairy dinner and out a registration page. If there are problems bring a dairy lunch. Beverages and snacks will
for everyone to
4th grade students performing a Purim shpiel in signing up online, donors may call Amy be provided.
quit smoking. But
(play), followed by a full megillah reading Abrams-Blakemore at 649-1608 and leave
in Dr. Hirshbein’s Tot Shabbat
punctuated by acts performed by adults on a their full name, phone number, and range of
research on superhero theme. times to be scheduled. She will be glad to help. Saturdays, March 12 and March 26, 11:15 a.m.
the historical Adults and children alike are encouraged Walk-ins are also always welcome. Tot Shabbat is a Saturday morning
relationship to wear costumes. Copies of the Book of program/service for parents and their
Dr. Laura Hirshbein between smoking Esther with translations (including large Shabbat Limmud children 2–5 years old that includes songs,
and mental illness, she found a lot more than print editions) as well as noisemakers can Saturday, March 5 and 26, 9 a.m. stories, and prayers. This program is run by
just health concerns. Smoking privileges in be provided to anyone in attendance. Use of Adults are invited for Torah study Peretz Hirshbein on the second Saturday of
psychiatric hospitals in past decades were used mac and cheese boxes as noisemakers that are over coffee and cake. The discussions, led the month, and by Jake Kander on the fourth
by staff to connect to patients and to control donated to a food bank is also encouraged. by Rabbi Dobrusin, are informal, lively Saturday of the month. It includes songs, the
their behaviors. Current methods to reduce During the celebration, Beth Israel’s Social and participatory. The study begins with mysterious “Shabbat Box,” a Torah procession
smoking may have unintended consequences Action Committee will also collect matanot traditional texts and participants add their with stuffed Torah toys, and a kiddush for tots.
on the mentally ill population. Dr. Hirshbein laevyonim, monetary gifts for the poor that own thoughts on the Torah, Haftarah portion There is no charge for this program.
will talk about the social justice implications of are traditionally given on Purim. of the week, or other traditional texts.
Coming up the first weekend in April
the smoking issue among the mentally ill in the
The funds collected will be donated
Lunch and Laugh
past and the present. Rosenberg Scholar-in Residence Noam
to Jewish Family Services’ Resettlement
Dr. Hirshbein is a clinical associate Wednesday, March 9 and 16, and Thursday, Zion (from the Shalom Hartman Institute
Program, which assists refugees and their
professor of psychiatry at the University of March 24, noon–1:15 p.m. in Jerusalem) will lead several presentations
families with critical social services needed to
Michigan. She completed her MD from the During the month of Adar, the happiest on Friday evening, April 1, and on Saturday,
ease their transition into a new way of living.
University of Michigan, where she also did month on the Jewish calendar, the normal April 2, (Centennial Shabbat). Though there
The evening will conclude with
her psychiatry residency training. She received Lunch and Learns take a break and the sessions is no charge for any of the presentations,
hamentashen and other refreshments.
her PhD in the history of medicine from Johns feature selections from Rabbi Dobrusin’s there is a cost for the Friday night dinner that
Hopkins University. She has completed two Purim morning Megillah reading extensive collection of humor in video, audio precedes the lecture on Friday night. A full
books, American Melancholy: Constructions of Thursday, March 24, 11 a.m. and print form. Included in the series will description of the weekend will be included
Depression in the Twentieth Century (Rutgers This event will include a complete megillah be recording from “I Love Lucy,” the Marx in the April Washtenaw Jewish News and at
University Press, 2009) and Smoking Privileges: reading, followed by a free Purim seudah Brothers, Allan Sherman, Bob and Ray, and www.bethisrael-aa.org. n
Psychiatry, the Mentally Ill, and the Tobacco (meal)—“Lunch and Laugh,” with selections many other treasures. Participants are invited
Beth Israel Mitzvah Day a big success
Cindy Saper, special to the WJN
F amily Mitzvah Day is one of the Martin Luther King Day and emphasizing
highlights of Beth Israel Congrega- the Jewish context of the projects culminated
tion’s programming year. On Janu- the experience.
ary 17, over 40 families gathered at Beth The morning’s projects included: making
Israel and throughout the community to and delivering 33 challahs and challah cov-
engage in projects to help others. A closing ers to older adults; making and delivering a
ceremony connecting the day’s work with treat basket to each Ann Arbor Fire Station;
Challahs for older adults Making rabbit and cat toys for the Humane Society
baking treats and making breakfast bags for creating Purim kits for the Jewish commu-
families at Ronald McDonald House; visit- nity in Nigeria; Skyping with a Jewish leader
ing with a rescue dog and making cat toys from Uganda and developing a Purim “How
and rabbit toys for animals at the Humane To” video to be sent to Jewish communities
Society; working in the food pantry at Jew- in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe; filling 50
ish Family Services and touring the facility; mishloach manot bags that Jewish Troops will
making and delivering lasagnes, tuna cas- deliver to Jewish American soldiers around
seroles, cookies, markers, bookmarks and the world; sorting markers for Mott Chil-
notecards for Alpha House; packing and dren’s Hospital; assembling new furniture
delivering 130 tuna and egg salad sandwich for Beth Israel’s babysitting room; delivering
lunches to the Delonis Center; partnering old electronics to Best Buy for recycling; and,
with the Kulanu organization to learn about baking cookies for the American Red Cross
Jewish communities around the world and Blood Drive volunteers. n
Families with their baskets for Ann Arbor fire fighters
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March classes and events at Temple Beth Emeth
Nellie Stansbury, special to the WJN
Families with young children (FYC): mivyoga.com. If you would like to pur- support group or a counseling session, but
Tot shabbat service chase a package, RSVP to aostfield@tem- rather an opportunity to grapple with this
plebethemeth.org. important part of life within a community
March 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:45 p.m., TBE Sanctuary
of others, and of course, to share a nosh.
5:45 p.m., Tot (0–5 year olds) Shabbat Weekly Lunch and Learn
This will be co-facilitated by Brian Ashin,
Services with Cantor Hayut
March 11, 18 and 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Rabbi Levy.
6:15 p.m. Dinner for Tot Shabbat, 6:45 p.m.
TBE Adult Lounge
Shira Service March 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sisterhood to Men’s Torah study reinvented
All of your favorite songs led by TBE’s
Come to Lunch, Ayse’s Turkish Café (1703 March 14 and 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
tot team, Cantor Hayut and Rabbi Levy.
Plymouth Rd) A men’s Torah discussion group will be
Join for macaroni and cheese, fish sticks,
Each week, Rabbi Levy brings his choice led by a lay leader on the second Monday
applesauce, and a salad bar immediately
of text. They will come from both inside and by Rabbi Levy on the fourth Monday.
following the short service. Dinner is just
and outside the Jewish tradition and from Find your way as men by wrestling with
$5 per person and this year participants can
the Torah exploring a social justice agen- text. For more information, contact Bill
buy a punch card ahead of time for a dis-
da in our communities. Feel free to come Parkus, at [email protected].
counted price. Punch cards are available in
whenever possible and bring a lunch. Lunch
the TBE office. Women’s Torah study
will be available for purchase at the March
Sukkat Shalom | The Peaceful 15 session at Ayse’s. March 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Led by Cantor Regina Hayut, the group
Shelter of Shabbat The Spirituality Book Club will explore various passages from the por-
Elementary Shabbat Services with March 1, 7:30 p.m. | March 3, Noon tion looking at several translations and
Rabbi Levy March’s Book: A Bride for One Night: commentaries from a variety of scholars
March 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:45 p.m., TBE Chapel Talmud Tales, by Dr. Ruth Calderon. from Talmudic times to the modern day.
What to do after Tot Shabbat no longer Cantor Emerita No Hebrew knowledge necessary. For ques-
meets your needs and, more importantly, Annie Rose returns tions, contact Cantor Hayut at cantorha-
the needs of your children? Not to worry, to TBE to facilitate [email protected].
TBE is expanding service offerings for chil- the spirituality book
Beyond Pentateuch: The Rest of the
dren in grades K-3. Join for Sukkat Shalom, club, generously
the Peaceful Shelter of Shabbat. sponsored by the Hebrew Bible
Year of Torah Fund. March 1, 7:30-9 p.m.
Jewish mindfulness meditation sit
It will meet monthly Join for guided discussions of the He-
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 1:15-2 p.m., from October-May. brew Bible we know less well. Together we
TBE Chapel Each month will fea- will read from our ancient prophets, our
For practitioners of all levels. Intention ture a different book historical narrative, from Joshua to the
and instruction followed by 30-minute with two session Babylonian exile, the poetry of Psalms, Job
silent meditation. Facilitated by SooJi times. The book club and more…. In each seminar we will dis-
Min, Judy Freedman, and Quyen Epstein- will meet Thursdays at lunchtime (noon-1 cuss texts chosen by a specialist in history,
Ngo. Min is TBE’s executive director. p.m.) and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., in textual analysis, ancient Near Eastern civi-
She recently completed a 16-month the adult lounge at TBE. lization, or maybe even archeology. Enjoy
mindfulness teacher-training program
informal exchanges; learn from scholars
sponsored by the Institute for Jewish Shalom Gever/Peaceful Warrior
and each other; chat over refreshments af-
Spirituality and the Awakened Heart Martial Arts ter class.
Project. Freedman has been meditating for
March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 4:15–7 p.m., Registration is not required, but it will
over 20 years. She attended a three-year
Social Hall allow discussion leaders to email you the fo-
training in Jewish Meditation sponsored
March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 4:15–7 p.m., cus texts. To register, contact Leonore Ger-
by the Philips Foundation at Chochmat
Room 7&8 stein at [email protected] or 930-1673.
ha Lev. She has previously taught at TBE
March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 3:30–5:45 p.m.,
and is excited to return. Epstein-Ngo is Monthly memoir writing workshops
Room 7&8
a therapist who holds a joint doctoral
Try out this unique martial arts in- March 2, 7-8:30 p.m., TBE
degree in clinical psychology and women’s
struction including lessons in how to live Join Temple Beth Emeth’s Librarian,
studies. One of the areas she specializes in
a healthy lifestyle, be energetic, do well in Clare Kinberg,
is working with adolescents, adults, and
school and learn anti-bullying self-defense. to learn how to
couples on issues of faith and spirituality.
12-week semesters for belt advancement. write a memoir.
Contact Min with questions at 665-4744.
Drop-in when schedules permit. Enroll- Kinberg, an ex-
Nachamu training session ment is open for students and their par- perienced library
ents. Shalom Gever is taught by Rabbi Peter editor and pro-
March 7, 7-9 p.m., TBE Chapel
Gluck, 5th Degree Black Belt and martial fessional Jew-
One of the greatest mitzvot in Jewish
arts instructor for 18 years. Contact the ish librarian,
practice is comforting the mourner. In these
Temple Beth Emeth office at 665-4744 or has shepherded
two-hour class sessions, learn with Cantor
Rabbi Gluck, at [email protected], for Clair Kinberg numerous Jew-
Hayut the various skills needed to lead a
more registration information. ish writers from
shiva minyan. This class will address the
good idea to published work over the years.
specific aspects of the service. Assignments [E]met: An Honest Conversation
Participants will read and discuss contem-
will be made in advance of each session so
about Death
porary memoirs written by Jews around the
that this working practice group can hone
March 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m., TBE world, learn the nuts and bolts of memoir
their skills in front of others before leading
Emet means truth and met is death. writing, and receive support for your writ-
a formal service. All participants will receive
Come join for an ongoing monthly discus- ing process and endeavors. It is not too late
take home materials for future reference.
sion group about death. The purpose is to to join the group if you are working on
Contact cantorhayut@templebethemeth.
increase the awareness of death with a view (or thinking about working on) your own
org for more information.
to helping people make the most of their memoir. These workshops are free, but reg-
Adult Yoga classes with Shlomit! (finite) lives. [E]met is a group directed ister with Clare in advance by emailing her
March 3, 10, 17, and 31, 12-1:15 p.m., discussion of death with no specific agenda at [email protected]. n
TBE Social Hall other than to share stories, ideas and expe-
To learn more about the instructor, riences. While a decidedly Jewish context
Shlomit Cohen, check out her website at will be offered, the discussion is not lim-
ited by any one belief. [E]met is not a grief
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