March 14, 2013 Federation Blast

Weekly Blast

Flint Jewish Federation--The Smart, Meaningful Way to Give!

In This Issue

Passover Greetings

Coming Attractions

PASSOVER GREETINGS FOR THE JEWISH REPORTER

Stop by,call, fax or mail with your payment to the Federation office 619 Wallenberg St., Flint MI 48502

(810) 767-5922

(810) 767-9024 (fax) by

March 11, 2013

Choose your size:

1" x 5" $15

2" x 5" $30

Eighth Page $60

Quarter Page $100

Half Page $200

Full Page $300

Choose Your Greeting:

Happy Pesach!

Wishing you and your family a Meaningful Pesach

Other______________

Print your name and how you would like it to appear in the greeting.

Noa in concert

NOA IN CONCERT

Wed. , April 17, 7:30 pm

Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI

Join us for an evening of outstanding Israeli musical entertainment in honor of Israel's 65th Anniversary. Federation memers and friends can travel by bus to Ann Arbor for the concert. Cost of transportation and the concert is $25 per person. If you purchase your tickets through the Federation you will get a special group discount price as follows:

$65 tickets (reserved section/general seating within the section) for $50

$36 genl admission adults for $25

$12 student/child for $5

A sandwich box dinner will also be available by advance reservation for $8.00

We will leave from the Federation, 619 Wallenberg St., Flint Michigan at 6 pm sharp. To make your reservations call and use your credit card (810) 767-5922 or email Ashley at [email protected] by Thursday, April 11.

BRUNDIBAR, MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

LITTLE THEATER,

April 6--7, 8 pm

A CELEBRATION OF HOPE

A Holocaust remembrance concert celebrating hope and faith in the midst of one of the cruelest chapters of the 20th century

Program:

Holocaust Cantata, David McCullough

Brundib�r, Hans Kr�sa, a children's opera at one time performed by occupants of Terezin concentration camp.

The Chorale with soloists and orchestra perform Holocaust Cantata, followed by a choir of local youth performing a fully staged version of the Czechoslovakian children's opera Brundibar, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner. Directed by James Hohmeyer, Cheryl Levy & Larry Levy.

Stay after the program for a 15-minute informational talkback with performers.

ABOUT BRUNDIB�R The Czechoslovakian children's opera Brundib�r premiered in the concentration camp at Terezin in September 1943, with 54 additional performances the following year. It tells the story of a brother and

sister searching for milk to nourish their ailing mother. Brundib�r was used for the Nazi propaganda film "The F�hrer Gives the Jews a City," after which all the participants, including the composer, were sent to Auschwitz where most were gassed upon arrival. Brundib�r has become a symbol of the struggle to sustain artistic culture in the face of imminent peril.

Tickets: $15

Together We Do Extraordinary Things: JFNA 2013 Annual Campaign Video

Call 810 767-5922 or

mail your donation to

619 Wallenberg St.,

Flint Michigan, 48502

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JEWS AND BASEBALL,

FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS,

APRIL 11th, 7pm

Jews and Baseball

The 9th Annual Karen Schneider Jewish Film Festival is proud to present Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story a documentary film narrated by Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow, and directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter Miller. It is about the connection and history between American Jews and baseball. The movie discusses how in fact there have been key Jewish ballplayers in every decade since baseball started in the 1860s, and how that helped Jews assimilate and counteract the stereotype of Jews as cerebral but non-athletic. The film is presented in partnership with the FIA and the sponsorship of the Michigan Jewish Historical Society.

Holocaust Commemoration

Sunday, April 14, 3 pm

Temple Beth El

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Annual Holocaust Commemoration candle lighting ceremony and featuring speaker Jeannie Opdyke Smith, daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke who passed away on May 18, 2003. Irene received international recognition for her actions during the Holocaust while working for a high ranking German official.

The Israeli Holocaust Commission named Irene one of the Righteous among the Nations; a title given to those who risked their lives by aiding and saving Jews during the Holocaust. She was presented with the Israel Medal of Honor, Israel's highest tribute in a ceremony at Jerusalem's Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. The Vatican has given Irene a special commendation and her story is part of a permanent exhibit in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. In 2008 Irene was presented posthumously the Commanders Cross - the Polish medal of honor, given by the president and First Lady of Poland and in 2009 Irene was presented posthumously the Courage to Care award by the Anti Defamation League in a special ceremony in Washington DC., both of these awards were accepted by Irene's only child - Jeannie Smith.

Jeannie is part of a new generation of Holocaust Speakers called (2nd Generation) who share the life stories from their parents first hand experiences.

She is a member and speaker for the Oregon & Washington Holocaust Speakers Bureau, a regular speaker for the Anti Defamation League's Bearing Witness Program, Jewish Federation groups, Lion of Judah events, and Hadassah groups.

INTERFAITH SEDER

TUESDAY MARCH 19, 2013 7:00pm

Full meal not included

Just the traditional Seder ritual foods and delicious Passover Macaroons!

Reservations:

810 720 9494 BY TUESDAY MARCH 12

$6/person

Make checks payable to Temple Beth El 5150 Calkins Rd., Flint MI 48532

PJ LIBRARY COMING!

Is there someone in your family 6 months to 8 years of age who might enjoy Jewish books? Do you know of a family with such a member? The Flint Jewish Federation and members of the Tri-Cities Jewish community with help from the Ravitz Fund is bringing the PJ library to our area. Children of participating families receive a Jewish book each month, free of charge. There will be special story reading programs offered to these families, as well. Sometimes there is also a CD of Jewish music for participants. If you or someone you know would like to join the PJ Library email Susan Low at [email protected].

MICHIGAN STATE HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION

April 11, 12 pm State Capitol

Plan to join us at the State Capitol for the Annual State of Michigan Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony. Members of our Flint Jewish Community will be recognized and will participate in the ceremony. Afterwards Michigan State University Hillel will host a luncheon to which members of our community are invited (free of charge.) Please call the office (810) 767-5922 or email Ashley at [email protected] if you would like a ride. We will leave from the Federation at 10:30 am.