VOLUME. 68, NO. 8 AUGUST 1, 2017/9 AV, 5777

Jewish Reporter A Publication of the Flint Jewish Federation

IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE

Flint Jewish Federation

619 Wallenberg Street Flint, MI 48502

Office: 810-767-5922

Fax: 810-767-9024

Email: fjf@flintfed.org

Steven C. Low

Executive Director

Russell Deutsch

President

Jeff Himelhoch

1st Vice President

Diane Lindholm

Treasurer

Sheryl Deutsch

Secretary

Immediate Past President,

Frank Roberts

Board Members

Dr. Seth Bernard

Dr. William Bernard

Dr. Morley Biesman

Dr. Stephen Burton

Jeff Chimovitz

Nancy Epstein

Charna Flynn

James Hotary

Lynne Hurand

Christine Meiloch

Leonard Meizlish

Rachel Smith

Rabbi Yisroel Weingarten

Kathy Weiner Mary Weiss

Mitchell Weiss

John Rhymes, Jim Richardson and Kay Schwartz named as Recipients of the 28th Annual Donald Riegle Community Service Award

The Flint Jewish Federation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 28th Annual Donald Riegle Community Service Award Event. RHYMES, RICHARDSON and SCHWARTZ will be recognized for their contributions to the community at the Riegle Award Event on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Flint Institute of Arts.

John Rhymes was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the youngest of 12 children. He

faced hardship at a young age when both of his parents passed away in his youth. He was taken in and raised by his Aunt Vinnie Gilmore, who was equipped with lots of God-given wis-dom, but very little customary school education. Mrs. Gilmore did not have the opportunity to learn how to read or write, her signature was merely an "X",John was forced to become self-motivated and determined to make something out of his life. Mr. Rhymes received his High school diploma from Parish High School in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. After high school, he attended Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi where he received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He continued to further his education with a Master Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. Mr. Rhymes also completed thirty hours of training in Education Leadership from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Rhymes served within the Flint Community Schools for 32 years before retiring in 2003. During his tenure with the Flint Schools he served as a teacher, Social Service Field Worker, Assistant Principal and Principal. During the years 2003-2008, he served as Director of the Sylvester Broome Center. His responsibilities included overseeing the day to day operations, the after school program for low income students through the development of the Amistad Academy, and Horticulture programs during the summer months. Mr. Rhymes distinctive personal contributions are marked by 32+ years of dedicated service to African American males. He has worked continuously with the young male population to instill remarkable traits of leadership, self-esteem, improved communication skills, high academic standards and outstanding public speaking skills. The journey began when he

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became a big brother for several boys in the city of Flint through Big Brother Big Sisters.There has been countless hours of his personal time spent nurturing young men into capable representatives of the Gamma Delta Kudos sponsored by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. and the Kappa Leadership League sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a loving husband to his wife Lessie Odom-Rhymes of 47 years. Together they have two daughters, one son-in-law, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one adopted son, one god-daughter and several young men who affectionately call him dad through the years of mentoring. He is a member of Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, Dr. Herbert Miller II, Pastor, where he serves the church in many capacities as a lay person. He is presently the Executive Director and Founder of the Institute of R.H.Y.M.E.S. "Reaching And Helping Young

Minorities Excel And Succeed" a nonprofit organization.

James Richardson, MSW. Jim retired executive after 22 years as CEO of Planned Parenthood of East Central Michigan and 13 years as Director of Housing and Community Development for the Urban League of Flint. Mr. Richardson is a Trustee and Treasurer for the Flint Public Library, a board member of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub, retired Vice-President of the Urban League of Flint Board of Directors and served as the Co-Chair of the Flint Master Plan Advisory Committee and is a Commissioner for the City of Flint Charter Review Commission. Mr. Richardson is a graduate of Marlboro College with a BA in Social Psychology and of the University of Michigan School of Social Work with an MSW degree. His past volunteer work has included the following: Co-Chair, Flint Master Plan Steering Committee; Member, Blue Ribbon Committee on Flint Governance; Co-Chair, Flint Public Library 2010 successful Millage campaign; Urban League of Flint Board Member; ACLU Board Member; Woodside Church: Board Member; Flint Family Roads Board Member; Michigan League for Human Services Board Member; Citizens Advisory Committee, Salem Community Development Corporation; Great Schools Initiative, a community based education advocacy organization; Flint Board of Education Citizens Millage Renewal Committee and numerous political candidate campaigns. Jim and his wife Jane have lived in the City of Flint since 1972 and have five adult children and three grandchildren.

Kay Schwartz is Director of Library Services at the Flint Public Library. After a 20 year career as a CPA, most of it with Dupuis & Ryden in Flint, Kay went back to college at the University of Michigan’s School of Information to earn a Mas-ter’s degree in Information and Library Science. She joined FPL in 1998 as its Cybrarian, then served as Head of Tech-nical Services before being named Interim Director in 2009 and Director in 2010. Little did she know when she changed careers how much she would need her business and CPA background as the library weathered an economic crisis that would see its revenue decline by more than 40%. Today, Flint Public Library has a stable budget and is energetically activating a new mission to be Flint’s go-to place to Learn for Life. Kay and her husband Mark moved to Flint, Mark’s home town, in 1978. After studying with Rabbi Gerald Schuster, Kay joined the Jewish people in 1982, becoming a member of Temple Beth El. Thanks to her new Temple friend Roberta Gluck, Kay joined the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood that same year and, in fact, was a member of the board that hired Jim Richardson as Executive Director! In addition to Planned Parenthood, Kay has served on boards for Temple Beth El Sisterhood, Jewish Community Services, Genesee Free-Net, Flint Jewish Federation, and Michigan Library Association. She is a charter member and past President of the Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise which just celebrated its 25th anniversary. She currently serves on the Steering Committee for the Flint and Genesee Literacy Network, the Finance Committee of Christ Enrichment Center, and is co-chair of the Rotary District 6330 Area 7 Literacy Committee. Kay and Mark have been married 46 years and have two daughters and a son, all married to wonderful people, and a grandson who’ll be 2 in December. If you are interested in being a sponsor or have questions regarding the upcoming event, call the Flint Jewish Federation office at 810.767.5922. Award sponsorship is $1,000 for eight tickets and tickets to the event are $125 each. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday evening, September 26th and keep a look out for your invitation to the event in August!

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Save the Date Rosh HaShana PJ Program

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Details: Let's go apple picking together so we have plenty of apples for dipping in the honey for a sweet new year

It was a great presentation and a great turnout to hear David Contorer from the Hebrew Free Loan Program speak on July 13 at the home of

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Representatives from Israel & the Detroit Jewish Federation of the Detroit Partnership2Gether steering committee visited Flint on July 18. Steven Low, Executive Director, and Leonard Meizlish, President of CBI, joined the group at Camp Tamarack. Together they traveled by bus to downtown Flint for a brief tour which included the old and new Flint Farmer's Market, Saginaw Street, U of M Flint, MSU and the Flint Jewish Federation office. Steve & Leonard gave a brief history of the Flint Jewish Community and the services and programs of the Federation & Jewish Community Services. They also explained the relationship between the Jewish Community and the general community. The group then traveled to the Cultural District for a brief tour, disembarking at The Whiting for a wine & cheese reception. Members of the Jewish Community joined with the Delegation and presenters from a variety of Flint institutions to learn about each other. Jarett Haynes, Director of The Whiting, gave a tour of the symphony hall and described the renovations of the Capitol Theatre and the importance of cultural institutions in Flint. After Rich Broder & Jonny Alster addressed the assembly & explained the history and function of the Partnerhip2Gether program, there were presentations by Janice Karcher, VP of Economic Development, Flint & Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; Jamie Gaskin, CEO, United Way of Genesee County; Rob Jewell, Civic Development Consultant; Gary Hurand, Phil Shaltz and Dr. Bobby Mukkamala of the Uptown Development; Isaiah Oliver, President, Community Foundation of Greater Flint. The program concluded with Steven presenting copies of Nancy Hanflik's book, Jewish Life In The Promised Land, 1855-2005, and the Israeli delegation presentation of gifts by the mayor of Jezreel Valley Regional Council, Eyal Betser, and deputy mayor Hanna Freedman. As they left, the Israelis Invited members of the community to please visit them in the Jezreel Valley where they are known for their home hospitality, and parting gifts donated by the Flint and Genesee County Chamber of Commerce were given to the Israeli delegation.

Representatives from Israel & the Detroit Jewish Federation Visit Flint

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SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB LUNCH SCHEDULE

Tuesday, August 1 Middle Eastern Medley

Thursday, August 3 Stuffed Bell Peppers Birthdays

Monday, August 7 Salmon Burgers

Tuesday, August 8 Veggie Souffle Blueberry Picking

Thursday, August 10 Shepherd’s Pie Yoga (11:30)

Monday, August 14 Italian Chicken

Tuesday, August 15 Black Bean & Cheese Tacos BINGO

Thursday, August 17 Deli Sandwiches Farmer’s Market

Monday, August 21 Hamburgers

Tuesday, August 22 Salmon Pasta BINGO

Thursday, August 24 Fruity Chicken Yoga (11:30)

Monday, August 28 Hamburger Helper

Tuesday, August 29 Grill of India Meet at Restaurant

Thursday, August 31 Dogs & Beans

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Volunteers celebrating Ida & Nancy's birthdays

Phil’s birthday at the Senior Lunch Program

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday August 16—JCS Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Federation Office Wednesday August 30—FJF Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Federation Office Thursday August 31—Ivriah Teacher Orientation, 6:30-8:00, off-site Monday September 4—Labor Day (Office Closed) Thursday September 7—Ivriah Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., TBE Thursday/Friday September 21,22—Rosh Hashanah (Office Closed) Tuesday September 26—Riegle Award Event Friday September 29—Yom Kippur (Office Closing at 12:00 Noon) Thursday/Friday October 5/6—Sukkot (Office Closed) Sunday October 8—Pizza in the Hut Thursday/Friday October 12/13—Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (Office Closed)

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HUMANITY IN HARMONY DANIEL PEARL MUSIC DAY—OCTOBER 21, 7:30 PM

Flint Jewish Federation announces a new day and time for the Fifth Daniel Pearl World Music Days-Humanity in Harmony Concert; Saturday October 21 at 7:30PM at the MacArthur Recital Hall at the Flint Institute of Music. The "Humanity in Harmony Concert” is a concert that features several very diverse styles showcasing stringed instruments from different cultures; stringing diversity together. It will also present a journalist in residence and an opportunity for local Journalism students to win $1,000 in scholarships. Daniel Pearl was a journalist; a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who was murdered in Pakistan while reporting on the unrest in that part of the world. His story was turned into the film “A Mighty Heart” starring Angelina Jolie as his widow. While there are Daniel Pearl World Music Days events all over the world, the Humanity in Harmony Concert is the only one in Michigan. Daniel Pearl World Music Days is about creating a “dialogue in music.” Daniel Pearl was not only a well-respected reporter; he was also an accomplished violinist! The Pearl family wanted their son to be remembered for what he loved, not how he died, that’s why they created Daniel Pearl Foundation and the World Music Days project. This year the headliners of the Humanity in Harmony Concert will be; Ameranouche, a Gypsy Flamenco Swing band, Lee Murdock, a brilliant guitarist who performs songs of the Great Lakes, and Sheldon Low, a star in the world of Jewish Rock and Roll. Ameranouche are veterans of the Newport Jazz Festival. They play hot acoustic Gypsy inspired music mixing Flamenco, Bebop and Jazz swing influences. Lee Murdock is known as a collector and performer of songs about sailors and fishermen on the Great lakes, the keepers of lighthouses and lumberjacks and even ghosts of Michigan, work songs, songs of shipwrecks and storms and more. Opening the program for the fifth time will be; the Dort Honors String Quartet, four very talented high school musicians from the Flint School of the Performing Arts. The Humanity in Harmony Concert is presented with generous support by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Ravitz Foundation and the Flint Jewish Federation. The Humanity in Harmony Concert is set for Saturday October 21, 2017 at 7:30pm at the MacArthur Recital Hall at the Flint Institute of Music. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For more information contact the Flint Jewish Federation office, 619 Wallenberg St., Flint, MI contact the Jewish Federation (810) 767-5922 or email ashleymusser@flintfed.org

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