Temple Israel is thrilled to welcome critically acclaimed author and journalist, Mitch Albom, as he presents his powerful new book, _The Little Liar. _ __ Known for his exceptional storytelling and thought-provoking narratives, Albom will share his first novel set against the backdrop of the Holocaust. This poignant story explores the complexities of truth, deception, […]
**An AISH family mission is much more than a tour. It’s an inspirAISHon. Our trips are filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will inspire your family to fall in love with being Jewish. Our hand picked itinerary covers Israel from North to South Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Masada, the Golan Heights, and Tel Aviv –focusing on […]
Please join us for a riveting panel discussion facilitated by JCRC/AJC. We’ll be joined by Holocaust survivor, speaker, and educator Irene Miller. Kari Alterman, senior program officer for Jewish Life at the William Davidson Foundation will also join the panel for an enlightening discussion on the importance of continued Holocaust education, especially in a time […]
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**_Running Time:_** _88 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Heather Dune Macadam _ ** _Language:_** _English _ This staggering documentary reveals the untold story of 999 unmarried, young Jewish women who initially registered for government service in a purported shoe factory, only to be tragically sent to Auschwitz. Who were these young women and why were they […]
**_Running Time:_** _93 minutes _ ** _Director:_** _Philippe Le Guay _ ** _Language:_** _French with English subtitles_ What begins as an innocent romance between Jean, a well-connected Catholic boy in Nazi-occupied Paris and Annette, his Jewish girlfriend, turns into a gripping tale of star-crossed lovers in this heartbreaking drama based on actual events. This film […]
Luncheon Honoring Holocaust Survivors Join us as we honor and celebrate our local Holocaust survivors and remember those who are no longer with us. We will have the privilege to hear first hand accounts from Sophie Klisman, an Auschwitz survivor, and her daughter, Lori Ellis. Elizabeth Silver, a cherished friend of Sophie’s, wil lalso speak […]
Auschwitz survivor cookbook event.
_A Bintel Brief_ is a unique reader’s theatrical production of a book entitled _A Bintel Brief_ , based on an advice column published in the Yiddish speaking newspaper during the early years of heavy Jewish immigration to the United States. Join for this exciting production! Tickets are $10 each. Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek View […]
The HC’s Director of Education, Ruth Bergman, will discuss the connections between ancient antisemitism, Nazi ideology, and the anti-Jewish hate we see today. Join us to learn how understanding this hatred is the crucial first step in the fight against modern antisemitism. Refreshments will be served. Thank you to our Community Partners: (https://bbyo.org/bbyo-near- you/regions/michigan-region) and […]
**Jews in the Garden: A Holocaust Survivor, the Fate of His Family, and the Secret History of Poland in World War II ** _”_ Jews in the Garden _ reads like the best of narrator-guided murder- mysteries. But in this case the who-done-it is real, chilling, and makes clear why today’s Polish government is so […]
