Celebra ng Israel magazinei Building Bridges Michigan ...€¦ · London Marathon in 14 days using ReWalk, a lightweight, computer-assisted exoskeleton developed by Technion alumnus

BuildingBuilding BridgesBridges Michigan Israel Business

Bridge connects Israeli high-tech and business opportuni es to Michigan.

magazineiChai IsraelChai Israel

September 2013

Celebra ng Israel

Michigan Israel Business Bridge is a non-profi t, member organization whose mission is to promote business and investment opportunities between Michigan and Israel. The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is the resource for economic development between Michigan and Israel.

Join us in our day-to-day work or support our efforts as we continue to reach into offi ces all over the state of Michigan educating executives on the benefi ts of doing business with Israel.

Diamond SponsorsJewish Federation of Metropolitan DetroitLis VenturesSkr.it

Gold Sponsors Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor

Silver Sponsors Baker TillyDetroit Regional ChamberGeneral Dynamic Land SystemsMacomb County Planning & Economic DevelopmentOakland CountyPlanning & Economic DevelopmentThe Trendlines Group

Bronze Sponsors Butzel LongHonigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn

McCullough CorporationMill Steel Company

Business Level MembersAdrian College - Institute for Entrepreneurial StudiesAnn Arbor SparkAri-El Enterprises, Inc.Assets InternationalAutoHarvestAutomation AlleyBioStar VenturesBloom General Contracting, Inc.BrightWay VisionBrinks Hofer Gilson & LioneBrooks KushmanCarmel CablesDasi Solutions LLCDecade ProductsDetroit Jewish News

Ditron PrecisionElm StrategiesFarbman GroupFishman Thermo Technologies LtdFlint Jewish FederationFour Financial GroupGal-Mar, LLCGreeningDetroit.comHoMedics iHazBotIsrael Economic Mission to the MidwestIsrael Export & Intern’l Cooperation InstituteJewish Federation of Grand RapidsLawrence Technological UniversityLighting Supply Co.Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer, & Garin, PCMichigan Medical Device AcceleratorMiller Canfi eldModel Coverall Inc

Ostrow Law FirmPadnosPaul Byker & Associates, LLCQuality EngineeringSiegel JewelersStout Risius RossThe Right Place, IncTOMCAR North AmericaUnitex DirectWW GroupZenaCompplus the names of over 40 individual members can be found on our website

Thank you to our co-sponsors:Hannan Lis, Jeffrey Risius, Michael Fried, Norm Bash, Louis Cannon, Alan Brilliant, Eric Zuckerman, Dan Mendelson, Neil Weissman, Mark Milgrom, Lloyd Silberman

Working to create business365 days a year

Contact MIBB and the MIBB Educational Foundation:[email protected], 248-642-1701

Learn about membership Donate to the Foundation www.michiganisrael.com/joinMIBB.aspx www.michiganisrael.com/MIBBFoundation.aspx

September 2013 • Chai Israel Magazine | 3

contents | September 2013

Acre, Israel| Page 24

staff boxPRESIDENT/PUBLISHERArthur M. Horwitz

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERF. Kevin Browe

MANAGING EDITORJackie Headapohl

CREATIVE DIRECTORDeborah Schultz

COPY EDITORSDavid Sachs, Keri Guten Cohen

CONTRIBUTING EDITORRobert Sklar

SALES DIRECTORKeith Farber

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVESJan Haskell, Melissa Litvin, Ilene Lubin, Heidi Mar n, Rick Nessel

SALES ASSISTANTLisa Wren

CIRCULATION SUPERVISORZena Davis

PRODUCTION BY FARAGO & ASSOCIATES MANAGERSco Drzewiecki

DESIGNERSPam Sherevan, Michelle Sheridan

COVER PHOTOMichigan Israel Business Bridge, page 14

© COPYRIGHT 2013, DETROIT JEWISH NEWS HOW TO REACH US: CHAI ISRAEL IS LOCATED AT 29200 NORTHWESTERN HWY., STE. 110, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034. MAIN PHONE IS (248) 354-6060. FAX NUMBERS: EDITORIAL, (248) 304-8885; DISPLAY ADVERTISING, (248) 304-0032; CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, (248) 304-0049.

PHO

TO B

Y O

MER

ESH

EL

Features4 Publisher’s Le er: A special rela onship

5 ADL: A voice for Israel

6 ZOA: Get to know your local chapter

8 Summer Camp Interns Michigan young adults teach Israeli kids English

10 Stand With Us, Stand Up For Israel

13 Israel Bonds: Inves ng in Israel

14 MIBB: Building a business bridge between Michigan and Israel

18 Say Cheese: Israeli cheeses make an impact on American plates

21 University of Haifa: The Israel Mosaic

22 Did You Know?

22 ALYN Hospital: Empowering the Disabled

23 FIDF: Israel soldiers, our family

24 Tourism: Hidden gems of Israel

25 Magen David Adom: Saving lives in Israel

4 | Chai Israel Magazine • September 2013

Chai | Publisher’s Letter

T he U.S. and Israel have a long and special rela on-ship, rooted in shared

values and democra c principles. Since Israel’s crea on as a state in 1948, and especially a er the 1967 Six-Day War, America and Americans across the poli cal spectrum have embraced the Jewish state and recognized its substan al contribu ons in agriculture, science, medicine, educa on, the arts and technology — all for the be erment of mankind.

Within that special rela onship is Detroit and its Jewish community. For decades before the crea on of Israel, many of Detroit’s most in uen al leaders were also ardent Zionists. They recognized the histori-cal, moral and spiritual correctness of the Jewish people having a state in their ancient homeland.

Among the giants of that era was Philip Slomovitz. He departed the editorship of the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and in March 1942, launched the Detroit Jewish News.

Zionism was at Slomovitz’s core, and the pages of the Jewish News, and especially his Purely Commentary column, re ected this for more than 50 years. Israel and Zionism remain

at the core of the Jewish News to this day. In fact, they remain at the core of our Detroit Jewish community’s iden ty.

The special sec on in your hands is a mod-est reminder of the importance and achieve-ments of modern-day Israel as well as its mul -genera onal links to our community. If you are planning a vaca on in 2014, consider a rst- me or repeat visit to Israel. If you have children or grandchildren, encourage

them to experience Israel through one of the myriad programs and “experiences” that are available. If you are making decisions about charitable giving, please include support for Israel and its many worthy causes.

Following the destruc on of the Second Temple, nearly 2,000 years ago, the Jewish people were stateless and dispersed. Today, in our life mes, Israel has been reborn. Re-gardless of the many challenges Israel faces in the dangerous neighborhood it inhabits, we must never take its existence for granted.

B’shalom,

Arthur HorwitzPublisher/Execu ve Editor

A Special Relationship

WHO HELPED HER FINISH A MARATHON?A Technion alumnus did. In May 2012, paraplegic Claire Lomas finished the

London Marathon in 14 days using ReWalk, a lightweight, computer-assisted

exoskeleton developed by Technion alumnus Dr. Amit Goffer, who is paralyzed

from the chest down. Says Goffer of his invention, “Everything was based on

the basic education that I received at the Technion, which is priceless.” And

he is developing ReWalk further, so more people can use it. There are

many more breakthroughs at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. As

one of the world’s leading universities in science, technology and medicine,

the Technion is a major source of innovation. The brainpower of its graduates

helps drive the Israeli economy and contributes to the health and well-

being of people in Israel and around the world. The American Technion

Society consists of thousands of people in the United States who support

the Technion. Please join us and help make the next generation of Technion

breakthroughs possible. Visit www.atsdetroit.org or call 248.593.6760.

6735 Telegraph, Suite 304, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 248.593.6760Joey Selesny, Regional Director [email protected] | www.ats.org

For more information on our Speakers and Events, call: 248.593.6760


Chai | Advertorial

• ADL develops fact sheets, publica ons, op-eds and analyses, adver sements and marke ng campaigns providing responsible, useful informa on and context on issues a ec ng Israel and U.S.-Israel rela ons.

• ADL provides informa on on planned an -Israel ac vity to college campus administrators, with tools to minimize the disrup on of an -Israel events on campus, and trains college students, Hillel professionals and Jewish leaders to e ec vely respond to an -Israel ac vity on their campuses and in their communi es.

• ADL teaches students, parents and administrators how to advocate for Israel on campus.

• ADL takes prominent Americans to Israel to experience the reality of the Jewish State. ADL conducts specialized missions for interfaith leaders, law enforcement o cials, La no leaders, Catholic educators and college student leaders.

• ADL monitors the ac vity of hundreds of domes c an -Israel groups and individuals, an -Israel sen ment expressed in the Arab media, both domes cally and abroad, and the explosion of an -Israel commentaries on social media pla orms like Facebook, Twi er and YouTube.

• Since the 1990s, ADL has drawn a en on to the danger posed by Iran’s covert nuclear weapons program and has lobbied to promote strong interna onal ac on.

Voice For IsraelAnti-Defamation League advocates for peace in the homeland.

Anti-Bullying Campaign

Is any child in your school being picked on or left out? Have you heard any offensive jokes, name-calling or biased remarks on your campus? Is your student body becoming more diverse? If so, the ADL Michigan Region can help make your school a place of respect, unity and character through No Place for Hate. Contact ADL at (248) 353-7553 or [email protected].

To become an Israel advocate, contact An -Defama on League Michigan Region

at (248) 353-7553, [email protected] or www.adl.org/michigan.

Sixty- ve years a er Israel was declared a state, the An -Defama on League voice on Israel-related ma ers has great resonance and impact in the United States and around the world — whether advoca ng for peace, countering an -Israel propaganda, exposing

an -Semi sm in the guise of cri cism of Israel or promo ng human rights for the recent in ux of foreign workers in Israel.

ADL ac vism for Israel:

An an -Israel protest in the United States

A horri c an -Israel sign

ADL supporters rally against Iran’s nuclear program


We are now accep ng

dona ons for our scholarship program and other ini a ves for 2013-2014. You can donate through our website, by phone or by sending a check to ZOA-MI, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloom eld, MI 48322. We appreciate your generous support!

Chai | Advertorial

Get to Know Your Local ZOA Chapter!79th Annual Balfour

Celebra onJoin us in honoring Janice and Mar n

Stoneman and the memory of the late Donald E. Van Curler, community leaders, ac vists and lifelong supporters of Israel.

November 10, 2013, at 7 p.m., Congrega on Shaarey Zedek

Don’t forget to check out our new website:

www.mizoa.org Find us on Facebook:

Zionist Organization of America (ZOA)Michigan Region

(248) 661-6000 • [email protected]

Director Kobi Erez deba ng U of M’s J-Street representa ve in front of students

Director Kobi Erez with students at a ZOA university program

Outreach to high school students

ZOA community event

What we do: Our goal at Zionist Organiza on of America (ZOA)-Michigan Region is to promote educa on, awareness, and support for Israel and Jewish causes in communi es, schools and colleges throughout Michigan.

Why we do it:

Today, an -Israel sen ment is spreading in the media and academia. An -Israel groups are well- funded and well-organized, and they specialize in persuading Jewish and non-Jewish people of all ages to turn against Israel.

As supporters of Israel, we realize Jewish teens and young adults are in danger of losing their Jewish iden es including their cultural and spiritual connec ons to Israel.

How we do it:

• ZOA-MI Israel Educa on Scholarship Program This program for high school students brings

teens together to learn about Israel’s history, Jewish heritage and how to advocate for Israel.

Program par cipants are eligible to apply for a special ZOA-MI scholarship to help fund an Israel experience.

• Advocacy on College and University Campuses

We’ve formed partnerships with young lead-ers at several of Michigan’s college campuses including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.

Through jointly sponsored debates, rallies and educa onal programs, we strive to raise awareness and combat an -Israel sen ment. Contact us at www.mizoa.org to bring a pro-gram to your school.

• Our Community-Wide Events ZOA-MI hosts a number of community-wide

programs each year. Our events focus on Israel and Jewish poli cal and cultural educa on.

We’ve hosted lectures and discussions given by writers, poli cians, professors and even former terrorists! We also show relevant documentaries to educate the community. Please visit www.mizoa.org for details about our upcoming events.

• Publica ons We share our exper se on current issues

facing Israel and American Jewry through pub-lished op-eds, interviews, our weekly newslet-ter and updates on our Facebook page.

• Get Involved! Join our board or leadership commi ees.

ZOA is a 501 (c) (3) non-pro t organiza on.

Partnership2Gether brings the

Jewish communities of Michigan

and the Central Galilee together

to create enduring relationships,

foster collaboration, and make

a meaningful difference,

now and for the future.

Celebrating 18 Years of Partnership

Two Communities.One Future.

Visit www.jewishdetroit.org to learn more about the programs and

services provided by Federation, or contact Lori Davidson Mertz

at [email protected] or 248-203-1493

Teen Mission

Detroit Community Taglit-Birthright Israel

Education

Israeli Camper Program


Chai | Intern Israel Program

U niversity of Michigan senior Sara Nathanson is studying to be an elementary school teacher. A

summer spent helping Israeli kids on a Central Galilee kibbutz improve their English language skills strengthened that career goal.

Just as important, she relished bonding with the elementary school students, experiencing more of the bounty of the ancestral Jewish homeland and contribu ng toward richer Michigan-Israel es, which the Jewish Federa on of Metropolitan Detroit has long nurtured.

“I was able to hone my leadership skills in the classroom, and I loved planning and execu ng lessons for the students,” wrote the Farmington Hills resident in her end-of-camp assessment.

Nathanson, a Tamarack summer camp counselor in Michigan from 2009 to 2011, joined ve other Michigan young adults July 2-23 at Kibbutz Ginnegar in the Jezreel Valley, part of Michigan Jewry’s “Partnership2Gether” (P2G) region.

Federa on’s Intern Israel program supports the kibbutz’s Central Galilee English Summer Camp, which serves incoming sixth-graders be er versed in the English language.

In its 20th year, P2G currently builds educa onal opportuni es and fosters interpersonal rela onships between Michigan Jewry and the Central Galilee areas of Nazareth Illit, Migdal HaEmek and the Jezreel Valley.

English language educa on is the largest P2G ini a ve. It’s not only easier to learn English as a foreign language as a youngster, but me has shown that Israelis who speak uent English secure be er posi ons in

the Israel Defense Forces and have a be er chance compe ng in the global marketplace of ideas and opportuni es.

“As I re ect upon the past few weeks,” Nathanson wrote, “I feel incredibly accomplished. I have no ced such a

Summer Camp Interns

Michigan young adults teach Israeli kids English.Robert Sklar { Contributing Editor

con nued on page 12

Le : Sara Nathanson with Kibbutz Ginnegar campers.

Below: Intern Israel summer camp counselors from Michigan: Cayla Lusky, Sara Nathanson, Erica Broder, Suzanne Bosman, Julie Katsnelson and Claire Fishman.

PHO

TOS

COU

RTES

Y PA

RTN

ERSH

IP2G

ETH

ER


Proactive initiatives:

Bar-Ilan University Medical School: Improving healthcare and the

quality of life in Northern Israel

“The government of Israel has upheld it promise to match every dollar that you have raised for it. I take great personal pleasure in cutting through bureaucratic red tape and, if needed, I will intervene in order to ensure that this faculty will be built faster than planned. This is not just about laying a cornerstone…” – Prime Minister Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed the BIU Medical School, located in the historic city of Safed, at its groundbreaking ceremony in November 2012.

BAR-ILAN LAYS CORNERSTONE FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL’S PERMANENT CAMPUS

The Medical School is supported by the Midwest Region of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, which is chaired by Alan Zekelman.

Teddy Bear Hospital,

Strengthening Jewish & Zionist Values

Bar-Ilan University is a microcosm of the State of Israel.

Its diverse student population comes together in an academic environment which embraces Judaism and

ground-breaking initiatives in the sciences, law, nanotechnology, engineering, business, the humanities and its new Medical School in the Galilee.

To learn more about Bar-Ilan’s Medical School and partnership opportunities go to:

call Les Goldstein at or email .

“The government of Israel

has upheld its promise to

match every dollar that

you have raised for it.

I take great personal

pleasure in cutting through

bureaucratic red tape, and,

if needed, I will intervene in

order to ensure that this

facility wil be built

faster than planned. This

is just about laying

a cornerstone ...”

that

(248) 540-8900


Chai | Advertorial

Stand With Us, Stand Up For Israel S tandWithUs (SWU) is an interna onal

nonpro t organiza on dedicated to strengthening Israel’s image in the

world through educa on. During the past 12 years, SWU has developed e ec ve pro-grams for high school and college students, and for advocates worldwide who want to share facts about Israel. In addi on to ci es in the U.S., there are SWU o ces in Canada, the U.K. and Israel.

SWU counters an -Israel billboards and newspaper ads with alternate messages in ci es around the U.S.; organizes social media campaigns that educate hundreds of thou-sands of people; and counters the Boyco , Divestment and Sanc ons (BDS) movement with Buy Israeli Goods campaigns and Israel Ma ers displays. SWU hosts focused mis-sions to Israel, and constantly produces and distributes mely publica ons and videos.

Our StandWithUs-Michigan (SWU-MI) chapter par cipates in a wide variety of pro-Israel community events, where Stand-WithUs booklets, brochures and other Israel-focused materials are displayed, such as at the annual Walk for Israel, and statewide

professional develop-ment conferences for public and private school educators.

SWU has ac ve MZ Teen interns and Emerson Fellows here in Michigan. These specially selected students are trained to produce innova- ve programs for

their peers, programs which help them e ec vely challenge misinforma on with facts and showcase their love for Israel.

View JLTV every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m., when SWU cofounder and CEO Roz Rothstein interviews important personali es, with her pro-Israel theme at www.jewishlifetv.com/watchjltv.php.

Mark your calendar to join SWU-MI at the third annual gala Fes val of Lights celebra- on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 24, at Adat

Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. The

keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe, a South African member of parliament who con nually demonstrates support for Israel.

StandWithUs-Michigan honoree Andre Douville and Volunteer of the Year awardee Edward Kohl will both receive special recog-ni on that night.

Join us for the pre-Chanukah Fes val of Lights recep on, program, dinner and dancing. To obtain your

printed invita on, send contact informa on to: StandWithUs-Michigan, P.O. Box 251153, West Bloom eld, MI 48325, or email it to [email protected], or call the SWU-MI o ce voicemail at (248) 325-5306.

Learn more about SWU at www.standwithus.com, and donate to help StandWithUs educate about Israel. Visit SWU on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Stand-WithUs.

Board Members Julie and Sheldon Blair proudly carry the StandWithUs-MI ban-ner on May 5, 2013, at the annual Walk For Israel at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloom eld.

Sunday, November 24, 2013 | Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills

StandWithUs M I CH I G AN

3rd Annual CelebrationAn Evening to Celebrate and Stand with Israel

HonoreeAndre Douville

Keynote SpeakerRev. Dr. Kenneth

Meshoe (MP)

Volunteer of the YearEd Kohl

Hold the

Date!

Kosher dietary laws observed

For information call 248.325.5306 or e-mail [email protected]


© 2

013

Ha

da

ssa

h, Th

e W

om

en

’s Z

ion

ist

Org

an

iza

tio

n o

f A

me

rica

, In

c. H

ad

ass

ah

is a

re

gis

tere

d t

rad

em

ark

of

Ha

da

ssa

h, Th

e W

om

en

’s Z

ion

ist

Org

an

iza

tio

n o

f A

me

rica

, In

c

Hadassah was the first to bring modern medicine to the Middle East.

We established the first nursing school. Medical school. Dental school.

We created the first cancer care center. Burn unit. Bone marrow transplantation unit. Neonatal unit.

The new Sara Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem,

is Hadassah’s gift to the people of Israel. Our tower of healing delivers the

finest patient care in the Middle East.

Our pioneering medical research progresses, opening new doors to conquer

disease in Israel and around the world.

Support world class patient care. Support world-renowned medical research. For the people of Jerusalem. For Israel. For people everywhere.

WITH US.

EXPLORE THE

FUTUREFor information contact 1.800.928.0685 www.hadassah.org/TowerHadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

®


di erence in the way the kids used English on the rst day of camp and how they used English today. The students loved speaking with us and had so many ques ons for us about life in America.”

Michigan ContingentJoining Nathanson as Central Galilee English Summer Camp interns were four others represen ng the Detroit Federa on: Cayla Lusky of Oak Park, who earned a bachelor’s degree in ne arts from the Interna onal Academy of Design & Technology; Julie Katsnelson of West Bloom eld, a U-M freshman; Erica Broder of West Bloom eld, a U-M sophomore; and Suzanne Bosman of East Lansing, a Michigan State University senior. Claire Fishman, an Ann Arbor Huron High junior, represented the Jewish Federa on of Greater Ann Arbor.

Expanding on Nathanson’s impressions, Broder, a 2010 Federa on Teen Mission to Israel par cipant, wrote in her camp wrap-up: “It is especially exci ng to have our campers warm up to us and start speaking and understanding more English. It is rewarding to see them try so hard to speak with us and to nally succeed.”

The enrichment camp builds las ng connec ons that work both ways. Campers and counselors get to meet, mingle and socialize — and learn more about each other’s culture. The Michigan Interns interact with Israeli young adults and families in addi on to the campers. Social media have proven a great way to stay in touch.

“Everyone in the camp, and in the en re Partnership region,” Nathanson wrote, “made me feel so special and that I had much to o er. I feel so at home here in the region.”

Camp BackdropThe Intern Israel program is sponsored and funded by the Detroit Federa on’s P2G program. The Central Galilee municipali es also contribute toward the English language camp; campers pay a small fee.

“For interns, we target young adults with prior Israel, camp or classroom experience,” Lori Davidson-Mertz, Federa on’s Israel & Overseas Department senior associate, told the JN.

This marked the third summer that Federa on sent Michigan interns to the six-year-old camp.

“Success is measured by the campers’ enriched English and interpersonal skills, the increased exposure of Israeli and Michigan young people to one another, and the ghter connec ons made between

Michigan and the Central Galilee,’’ said Betsy Heuer, local volunteer leader for the P2G English program. “Par cipa on by Michigan interns has added to the camp’s success.”

The hope is to have 10 interns in 2014.

For Katsnelson, her three weeks teaching at the Central Galilee English Summer Camp and also experiencing the home hospitality in the region helped cement the feeling of mispachah — of family.

As the BBYO student leader wrote in her evalua on: “I really liked the balance of programming and spending me with the Israeli’s involved in the Partnership. I felt less like a tourist and now when I come back to Israel, there are many people who I will look forward to seeing.”

Chai | Intern Israel Program

con nued from page 8

Weizmann scientists developed a non-invasive method to detect cancer, without the need for invasive biopsies.Improving health and medicine. Protecting our planet. Fighting cancer. Advancing technology. Enriching education. It’s all in a day’s work at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

We’ve developed a non-invasive MRI method for diagnosing breast and prostate cancer; discovered how to double the chance of pregnancy for women with fertility problems; created two of the world’s leading multiple sclerosis drugs… and much more.

Weizmann scientists, fueled by curiosity and fertile imaginations, collaborate to help solve humanity’s greatest challenges.

For information visit WEIZMANN-USA.ORG or call 248.258.98906735 Telegraph Road, Suite 365, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

The world needs our research. We need your support.


Chai | Advertorial

Securities

The Bonds organiza on currently o ers xed rate securi es with mul ple maturity op ons, with instruments paying semi-annual interest or interest upon maturity. Floa ng rate bonds linked to LIBOR with mul ple maturity op ons are also available.

At a me when it is challenging to nd nancial instruments that preserve capital and pay compe ve returns, Israel bonds are sound investments. Investors of every kind value that Israel has never defaulted on payment of principal or interest on Israel bonds, a clear indica on of the strength and resiliency of the na on’s economy.

Investors

Approximately 75 percent of worldwide Israel bond investments are made by retail clients. The remaining 25 percent is comprised of ins tu onal investors, encompassing states, municipali es, nancial ins tu ons, corpora ons, labor unions, universi es and founda ons. Over the years, ins tu onal Israel bond investments have totaled several billion dollars.

The Bonds organiza on also facilitates investment of Israel bonds online. Since the launching of the organiza on’s eCommerce site in late 2011, online investments in Israel bonds have exceeded $31 million.

Developing Israel

Capital provided by the Bonds organiza on has helped expedite Israel’s rapid economic development, despite formidable environmental and regional challenges as well as the recent global recession. By strengthening every sector of Israel’s economy and thus enabling na onal infrastructure development, the Bonds enterprise has played a decisive role in Israel’s evolu on from agrarian na on into a groundbreaking, globally emulated leader in high-tech, greentech and biotech.

Investing In IsraelGive a gift of Israel Bonds.

Izzy Tapoohi

Development Corpora on for Israel, commonly known as Israel Bonds, is a broker-dealer

that underwrites securi es issued by the State of Israel in the United States. In 2012, U.S. sales reached an unprecedented $816 million, a 29 percent increase over the previous year.

Worldwide sales have averaged more than $1.2 billion annually for the past decade, and Israel bonds are included in the por olios of a diverse array of investors. Global sales since the rst Israel bonds were issued in 1951 have surpassed $35 billion.

A Word From The CEO

A word that is in frequent use these days is “uncertain.” Whether in the context of the economy, global events or the outlook for the future, “uncertain” has become synonymous with the times. However, when

it comes to Israel’s reliance on the Israel Bonds organization, the word “uncertain” is never used. Quite the opposite — the Bonds organization is viewed with confi dence by investors and Israel alike.

The Bonds organization represents an invaluable, strategic national asset for Israel, providing vital reassurance that Israel will always have access to a dedicated, independent, fi nancial pipeline.

Israel Bonds Make

Great Gifts

Celebrate births, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, graduations and more with the gifts of Israel Bonds! (Min. purchase $36)

Visit us at our offi ce in the West Bloomfi eld JCC, or call Paula at 248-661-3500.


W hat started as an idea during a visit to a high-tech company in Israel soon became a mee ng in

Lansing to garner interest, and within weeks the Michigan Israel Business Bridge was up and running. “It took ve years of hard work for us to become an overnight sensa on,” MIBB cofounder and past president Chuck Newman of Ann Arbor, recently told the board of directors of the organiza on that is making posi ve waves across Michigan.

Michigan Israel Business Bridge is a nonpro t, member organiza on whose mission is to promote business and investment opportuni es between Michigan and Israel. The Michigan Israel Business Bridge is the resource for economic development between Michigan and Israel.

Hannan Lis began his term as president in July 2012. ”I have been privileged to be involved in many areas of the community,” says Lis. “But, combining my love for Israel and Michigan with my passion for business and startups, MIBB became a natural next step for me. I am honored to work with other business leaders throughout the en re state to advance these partnerships.”

MIBB works alongside economic development groups throughout Michigan and Israel. The nonpro t board of directors and o cers come from Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Lansing, Ba le Creek, Grand Rapids,

Kalamazoo, Jerusalem and Haifa. But the common thread is doing business.

MIBB concentrates on crea ng business where economic sectors between Michigan and Israel overlap, including automo ve, defense, water technologies, agriculture and life science.

During the year, you can nd many Israelis heading to Michigan to visit car manufacturers and suppliers. It surprises most people to learn that Israel has more than 350 automo ve suppliers, and most of them do business in Europe and the US.

“Our job is to show them the reason to expand their business by se ng up warehousing and sales o ces here, where

the auto industry is a drive away, not a plane ride,” says Pam Lippi , MIBB execu ve director.

Over the past ve years, MIBB has worked with Israeli government groups to bring in delega ons in life science, water technologies and more than 100 automo ve engineers during four separate missions.

Through a wide network, MIBB members touch hundreds of companies here in Michigan and Israel, making introduc ons that serve as the rst step toward business, research and investment.

MIBB was proud to be the conduit to many mee ngs during Gov. Rick Snyder’s recent mission to Israel.

“It is impossible to go to Israel without learning about the high-tech industry,” said Lis, who par cipated in the mission along with Lippi . “We, at MIBB, were pleased to present the governor with opportuni es to meet CEOs, both one-on-one and within industry groups, to present the bene ts of expanding their companies in Michigan. Mee ng with the governor and Mike Finney, the CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Company, showed more than 100 CEOs, researchers and engineers the importance the state of Michigan places on trade with Israel.”

The Michigan Israel Business Bridge presents educa onal programs all year long, showcasing opportuni es for business, research partnerships and investment opportuni es. Making connec ons is what the organiza on is all about.

“One of the best ways to introduce Michigan to Israeli startups is by giving them introduc ons into the investment community,” says Joseph Ben-Gal, member of the Board of Directors and treasurer of MIBB. “Using our vast network to make the correct introduc ons is key. As more and more companies visit Michigan, the word is spreading that we are serious about doing business with Israel.”

MIBB’s members come from automo ve, manufacturing, banking, legal and many high-tech industries, so one phone call or email can create the right connec on. MIBB

Chai | Advertorial

Building BridgesMichigan Israel Business Bridge connects businesses in Michigan and Israel.

Michigan And Israel Announce MOUThe State of Michigan and the State of Israel are putting the fi nishing touches on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two to establish a competitive project fund for joint Michigan – Israel research and development. A direct outcome of Gov. Rick Snyder’s trip to Israel, this fund will encourage joint b2b and research between both industries and universities.

6735 Telegraph Road, Bloom eld Hills, MI [email protected] | (248) 642-1701

Pamela B. Lippi ,Execu ve Director,Michigan Israel Business Bridge

Hannan Lis,President,Michigan Israel Business Bridge


member companies work with Israeli companies each and every day, from those that have the largest injec on molding machine in North America to others who use nanotechnology to change the world.

The establishment of the MIBB Educa onal Founda on has been a behind-the-scenes game changer as well. There are many people who may not have a membership t for the Michigan Israel Business Bridge, but want to support the work it is doing to educate and spread the importance of teaming with Israeli companies.

“A dona on to the MIBB Educa onal Founda on is a great way to make a tax-deduc ble gi allowing our work to con nue at record pace,” says Founda on treasurer Robyn Lederman. “Through community member and founda on

dona ons, we will be crea ng a new mentorship program for startups looking to do business between Michigan and Israel as well as expanding current services and opportuni es.”

If Israel is the “startup na on,” then MIBB is the best de ni on of a startup organiza on on the ground promo ng the bene ts of working with companies that are in Israel. They are in execu ve o ces all over the state — o en with people who have never considered working with Israel before their visit.

To learn about the MIBB, visit www.michiganisrael.com or contact the MIBB o ce at [email protected] or (248) 642-1701.

MEDC Weighs In“MIBB is an essen al resource,” says Michael Finney, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corpora on (MEDC), a public-private partnership that is the state’s marke ng arm and lead agency for overall

economic growth.“We see the poten al for high-

growth companies to be established in Michigan based on Israeli innova ons,” he said.

MIBB helps them provide a “so landing” to Israeli companies that seek to create an American base of opera ons.

“It is easier for them to enter the U.S. market from Michigan,” Finney says, “and their growth provides Michigan jobs.”

This past June, Finney went to Israel with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on an MIBB investment mission focused on business startups and research in the automo ve, defense, life science

and water technology industries. They met with companies that already employ people in Michigan and others that are interested in exploring a possible move here.

Finney says the trip had a lot of posi ves, from Gov. Snyder hi ng it o with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussing management and governance for an hour and a half, to mee ng with the CEO and ini al investors in social tra c and naviga on app WAZE, which Google was in the process of buying for more than $1 billion.

During the trip, Michigan and Israel agreed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which Finney says, “will accelerate the commercializa on of Israeli innova ons in Michigan, and vice versa. It will establish a reciprocal arrangement for us to help each other.”

The MOU has been completed and “Michigan has signed o on it. We’re just wai ng to get it back,” says Finney, who hopes it can work its way through the Israeli system in me for a formal signing in October.

Underscoring the essen al nature of MIBB to the e ort, Finney’s MEDC has signed a joint agreement with the MIBB in order to make the MOU work.

“MIBB is to be a primary resource to assist with the implementa on of the MOU,” Finney says. “Of course they will be here, but they will also be on the ground in Israel iden fying companies, gaps and needs, and will be the primary advocate for these companies to get established in Michigan.”

Join MIBB In Making a DifferenceThe best response to the Boycott/Divestment/

Sanction Movement is doing business with Israel.MIBB has joined with the BuyIsraelGoods Movement. See where you can buy Israeli products in Michigan

by going to our homepage:www.michiganisrael.com

STAY CONNECTED: www.facebook.com/michiganisrael

Michigan Israel Business Br idge

@michiganisrael

“Thanks to the MIBB, Michigan is now on the short list for cutting-edge Israeli businesses to visit when they come to the United States. This has resulted in business opportunities and technology transfer for Michigan and Israeli businesses.”

David SchreiberChief Strategist & Business Development Team LeaderOakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs

“MIBB’s value to the Jewish community in Michigan and to Israel can’t be overstated. MIBB’s work extends from the programs to connect Israeli startups with customers and distributors all the way to bringing top Michigan politicians to Israel.”

Jonathan MedvedCEO – OurCrowd

“The joint MIBB-MEDC visit to Israel that introduced our governor to some of Israel’s fi nest high-tech businesses really put Pure Michigan front and center with Israel. It made me proud to be a Michigander living in Israel.”

Donald F. SchenkVice President, IDF ProgramsHerzliya, Israel

“The Right Place Inc. has enjoyed a very productive relationship with MIBB since joining the organization several years ago.”

Birgit Klohs, President & CEOThe Right Place, Inc., Grand Rapids

“Working with MIBB has enabled us to expand and deepen our outreach in Michigan and further promote Israel business relations in the state.”

Yariv BecherConsul for Economic AffairsThe Government of Israel Economic Mission to the Midwest

On our recent trip to Israel with Gov. Rick Snyder and the leadership of the Michigan Economic Growth Corp, the MIBB was instrumental in connecting our state leadership to a myriad of both emerging and established companies in Israel. This work by the Bridge will benefi t our local economy here in Michigan and foster a stronger relationship between Israel and Michigan.

Scott KaufmanChief Executive Offi cerJewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

What Others Are Saying About MIBB

Michael A. Finney President & CEO Michigan Economic Developement Corporta on


Galilee

Shomron

Samson

Judean Hills

Negev

Upper GalileeLower GalileeGolan Heights

Mt. CarmelSharonShomron Hills

Coastal PlainJudean LowlandShefela

Judean FoothillsJerusalemGush EtzionYatir Forest

Northern NegevNegev Highlands

EILAT

JERUSALEM

BEER

SHEVA

HAIFA

Dead

Sea

GolanHeights

Galilee

Shomron

Samson

Negev

JudeanHills

Rishon Le Zion

Zichron Ya’acov

Sea of

Galilee

TEL-AVIV

With its ideal mix of growing conditions, modern technology and history rooted in wine production,

this tiny Mediterranean country of 7 million inhabitants has

a fast growing and dynamic wine industry that is gaining recognition worldwide for producing high quality wines.

While small in size, Israel is home to over 300 wineries throughout the country producing more than 3 million cases of wine. And it takes a lot of winemakers to make all that wine - many of whom have extensive international experience including training at UC Davis in California, as well as in the vineyards of France, Italy and Australia.

The last component to making Israel so successful in the world of wine is the land. Israel enjoys a Mediterranean climate ranging from temperate to tropical with abundant sunshine for growing grapes. For a small country it has a surprising variety of micro-climates, and has two distinct seasons, a rainy period from November to May, and a dry summer season for the ensuing six months.

Add all this together with a dash of Israeli chutzpah and you have the makings of something special.

For more information on Israel’s wine

industry please visit the IWPA (Israeli

Wine Producers Association) at

www.iwpa.com.


Top Israeli W

ine Scores

90Shiloh Legend 2009

Wine Enthusiast

91Alexander Alexander the Great Cabernet 2007

Wine Enthusiast

90Alexander the Great 2007

Wine Advocate

90Carmel Kayoumi White Resiling 2010

IWR

90Shiloh Secret Reserve Cabernet 2010

Wine Enthusiast

90Carmel Appellation Cabernet/Shiraz 2009

Wine Enthusiast

92Castel Grand Vin 2009

Wine Advocate

92Carmel Limited Edition 2007

Wine Enthusiast

90Alexander Amarolo 2007

Wine Advocate

92Barkan Altitude +624 Cabernet 2007

Daniel Rogov

90Carmel Appellation Cabernet Franc 2009

Wine Enthusiast

91Bazelet Hagolan Reserve Cabernet 2009

Wine Enthusiast

91Binyamina Chosen Ruby Syrah 2009

Wine Enthusiast

91Carmel Kayoumi SV Shiraz 2009

Wine Enthusiast

92Tulip Just Merlot 2010

IWR

90Barkan Superieur Pinotage 2007

Wine Enthusiast

92+Barkan Superieur Shiraz 2006

IWR

90Alexander Reserve Cabernet 2009

Wine Enthusiast

90Carmel Mediter-ranean 2009

Wine Advocate

90Castel “C” Blanc 2010

Wine Advocate

90Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Wine Advocate

90Shiloh Secret Reserve Shiraz 2009

Wine Enthusiast

92Yatir Forest 2009

Wine Enthusiast

91Psagot Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

IWR

91Psagot Edom 2009

Wine Enthusiast


Chai | Israel Cheese

According to Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel’s Execu ve Chef Charley Fadida, American consumers are beginning

to expand their culinary universes by enjoy-ing the unique tastes associated with Israeli cheeses.

Fadida has garnered rave reviews from tens of thousands of foreign tourists and local connoisseurs of ne food. On a daily basis, he prepares a mélange of gastronomic experiences and is fascinated by the feed-back he receives about certain products, especially during breakfast.

“I serve Labaneh (a Mediterranean cheese), with za’atar (a Middle Eastern herb) and oil and foreign tourists, especially from North America, will come up to me and ask me about the cheese,” Fadida said.

“They’ll say, ‘You know, this Labaneh cheese tasted a bit sour at rst, but I kept on ea ng it and learned to love the taste of it. It’s a wow!’”

Fadida claims that the Holy Land is blessed with both good cow farms and quality dairy cra smen.

“It’s no secret that the cows in Israel produce high-quality milk, which has every-thing to do with what they eat, the weather and the temperature,” he said.

“When it comes to producing many of the so cheeses and other so cheese spreads, we are able to produce it quickly with state-of-the-art technology and high quality ingredients.

“Specialty cheeses, like Labaneh and Kashkaval (a European-style hard cheese

made of sheep’s milk), are in many cases an art form and have their own personalized blueprint, or as we say in Hebrew: Torah shlaima.”

Tnuva, the largest purveyor of kosher food and dairy products in the world, is cur-rently o ering a variety of dairy and cheese products in stores across the USA.

“The global trend toward adding Mediterranean dairy and cheese products to daily diets has inspired us to introduce some of our nest products,” said Yoram Behiri, president of Tnuva USA.

“And, you don’t have to be a tourist to actually enjoy what an Israeli hotel chef puts out at the breakfast table because the very same products are now available in your local supermarket.”

Say Cheese! Israeli cheeses make an impact on the American palate.By Shlomo Stephens

NO ONE DOES ISRAEL BETTER, NO ONE!JOIN US IN 2014 FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!

INDEPENDENCE DAY TOUR!

ADULTS ONLY

16 DAYS INCLUDING

2 NIGHTS IN EILAT

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

2014 DEPARTURE DATES ALL 16 DAYS INCLUDEMAR. 25 - APRIL 9 APRIL 29 - MAY 14

MAY 13 - 28

SEPT. 2 - 17

OCT. 14 - 29

OCT. 28 - NOV. 12

NOV. 11 - 26

5 star deluxe hotels

All breakfasts and dinners*Comprehensive sightseeing

Cocktail parties • Dinner dances

Entertainment

Wine country experience

Always surprise extras!

*EXCEPT ONE NIGHT IN JERUSALEM

APRIL 29 AND OCT. 14CALLING ALL MARGARET MORSE ALUMNI

NEW!2ND TIMERS TOUR

ALL NEWSights • Experiences • MemoriesMETICULOUSLY DESIGNED FOR THE MARGARET MORSE REPEATER

2014 DEPARTURE DATESFREE TOUR INCLUDESCeremony on MasadaAND RABBI'S SERVICES

Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration party

Archeological hands-on dig

Kayaking • Camel rides

Snorkeling • Hiking

Gifts • And more!

JUNE 10 - 22* JUNE 10 - 25

JULY 1 - 13*

JULY 1 - 16JULY 29 - AUG. 10*

JULY 29 - AUG. 13

AUG. 19 - 31*

AUG. 19 - SEPT. 3

DEC. 20 - 31***13 DAYS **12 DAYS

CELEBRANT GOES TOTALLY FREE*

*FREE LAND TOUR, RESTRICTIONS APPLY

BAR/BAT MITZVAHAND FAMILIES

16 DAYS INCLUDING

2 NIGHTS IN EILAT

THE ULTIMATEFAMILY EXPERIENCE

COMING SOONEASTERN EUROPE

www.margaretmorsetours.com 800.327.3191 OR 954.458.2021 [email protected]

BROWSE PHOTOS ORDER BROCHURES REGISTER NOW

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1980


Among the new initiatives at The Hebrew University:

• Dr. Yaakov Nahmias, Director of The Hebrew University’s Center for

Bioengineering, partnered with Professor Chaim Lotan, Director of

Hadassah Medical Center’s Heart Institute and Dan Galai, former

Dean of the Business School, to establish The Hebrew University’s

Biodesign: Medical Innovation Program. The initiative is the first

academic medical innovation accelerator in Israel, and has spurred

four start-ups in its first year.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEBREW UNNIVERSITY INNOVATIONS Visit www.afhu.org or call 1-800-567-AFHU

AMFriendsHU @AMFriendsHU /AMFriendsHU

How a great University drives the next generation of technology

President Obama views Mobileye in action— visit afhu.org/shashua to see video. On his 2013 visit to Israel, President Obama received a demonstration of Mobileye from Amnon Shashua, the Sachs Family Professor of

Computer Sciences at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Mobileye, an Advanced Driver Assistance System, saves lives and boosts automotive safety.

Research engine for the world. Engine of growth for a nation.

500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1530Chicago, IL 60611 877-642-AFHU (2348) www.afhu.org/shashua

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an engine of innovation and discovery for Israel and our global community.

When you support The Hebrew University and the mission of American Friends of

The Hebrew University, you perpetuate the vision of its founders Albert Einstein and

Chaim Weizmann. Your commitment can help propel discoveries of transformative

importance for Israel and the world.

Be a catalyst for pioneering research and higher education that is strengthening Israel.

There are so many ways to make a difference and to create a lasting legacy.

Join us in supporting life-sustaining research. Imagine where it will take us together. To learn more, please call AFHU Midwest Region Executive Director, Judith Shenkman

at (312) 329-0332 or email: [email protected]

Scientists and innovators at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem are leaders in applied, practical research that sustains Israel and the world.

• One of the projects in the Biodesign: Medical Innovation Program,

SAGIV, is a semi-automatic handheld device for rapid and safe IV

insertion. SAGIV targets a $900 million market with elements already

tested on difficult IV insertion cases at the Hadassah Medical Center.

• The impression procedure for dentures is over 100 years old. Using an

optical system, Biodesign students have developed 3D tomography

prototypes to reconstruct dentures, distinguishing between soft and

hard tissue. This enables denture wearers to avoid painful ulcers.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEBREW UNIVERSITY INNOVATIONS VISIT WWW.AFHU.ORG OR CALL 1-800-567- AFHU


Celebrating 75 Years of Unwavering Support for Israel

The Friends of Israel

The Friends of Israel was formed in 1938 in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, by a group of godly men who felt Godleading them to help the suffering Jewish people of Eu-

rope. So confident were they that God would keep Hispromise to raise the Jewish people out of the dust and makethem a nation again that they named the ministry TheFriends of Israel 10 years before the modern State of Israelwas founded in 1948. Today we continue to stand againstevery form of anti-Semitism and support the right of theJewish people to live in their ancient homeland, Israel.

Support for Israel is built through: � Thank God for Israel events

� Participating in the Detroit Jewish Community’s annual Walk for Israel

� StandWithUs-MI events

� Semi-annual Up to Jerusalem tours

� Local contact: Tim Munger at [email protected]

www.foi.org • 1-800-257-7843


Chai | Advertorial

As the largest research university in the region, the University of Haifa is a major catalyst for growth and prosperity in northern Israel.

An exci ng and inspiring cultural mosaic, the University has 19,000 talented and diverse students. Jews, Arabs, Druze and Israel Defense Forces o cers come together to study, conduct research, share knowledge and socialize in an atmosphere of openness, tolerance and mutual respect.

The University of Haifa is a growing and dynamic ins tu on, commi ed to academic excellence. It is Israel’s leading university in marine research, the humani es and social sciences, and is engaged in many interdisciplinary and interna onal programs in collabora on with academic ins tu ons around the world.

The University’s many pioneering ini a ves, from computer science and brain research to public health and mul cultural leadership development, create opportuni es to advance the economy and quality of life for residents of northern Israel, the en re na on and beyond.

University of HaifaThe Israel Mosaic

Unique at the University of Haifa

• The Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, Israel’s only graduate school of Marine Sciences

• Future home of the Na onal Center for Mediterranean Sea Research

• Israel’s largest School of Public Health• Israel’s only graduate program in Holocaust

Studies• Israel’s only Department of Learning

Disabili es• Israel’s only Wheat Research Program to

improve crop yield• The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library,

Israel’s largest academic library• The Hecht Museum, the only archaeological

museum on a university campus in Israel

• Israel’s Na onal Center of Excellence in the area of Educa on and the New Informa on Society

Invest in Education, Invest in Israel’s FutureYou can help the University of Haifa maintain both its academic excellence and the rich diversity of its mul cultural student body by suppor ng student scholarships.

More than 5,000 students receive nancial aid each year, with much of

this funding coming from generous friends, like you, here in the United States.

Scholarships help the University a ract Israel’s top students with merit-based grants and provide thousands of students in nancial need — new immigrants, soldiers, minority groups and single parents — an opportunity to be er their lives and contribute to Israel, through the bene ts of higher educa on.

Aklile Kebede (26) is a second-year Poli cal Science and Middle East Studies BA student. Born in Ethiopia, Aklile moved to Israel with her family in 1994. She speaks uent Amharic and

English. During her military service, Aklile served as a human resources o cer in the Intelligence Corps. Aklile is pursuing a career in interna onal poli cs and economics.

Focusing on social jus ce and government, Pazit Reshetnik (24) is fourth-year student of the combined program in Law (LL.B.) and Asian Studies (BA). During her army service, Pazit served

as an Arab translator for the Intelligence Corps. She wants to focus her professional career on civil rights and social jus ce.

HELP THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST DONATE NOW AT WWW.ASUH.ORGTo learn more about gi opportuni es and to discuss yourspecial interests, please call Yefet Ozery, Na onal Execu ve Director,ASUH, at (212) 685-7880 or email [email protected].

245 Fi h Avenue, Suite 2203New York, NY 10016(212) 685-7880 • www.asuh.org

“The University has enormous potential for nationwide civic leadership because of its unique ethnic and religious composition. We have a deep commitment to social justice and to the goal of making our democratic ideals a reality for those who have not as yet benefi tted from the opportunities that advanced education bestows.”

— Professor Alfred I. Tauber, Chairman, Board of Governors, University of Haifa

Meet two scholarship students

YOU CAN CHANGE A LIFE!

ASUHThe American Society of the University of Haifa (ASUH) is dedicated to increasing awareness and nancial support for the University of Haifa to ensure its con nued excellence in teaching, research and community service.

Supporters of the University from Detroit include The Ben N. Teitel Charitable Trust, chaired by Barbara and Gerald Cook that generously provides scholarships for rst year Ethiopian students. Community leader and philanthropist Doreen Hermelin supports a new charter School in Kiryat Bialik town north of Haifa that o ers quality educa onal opportuni es for students from low income families.

ASUH’s Na onal Execu ve Director, Yefet Ozery, who served as community Shaliach at the Jewish Federa on of Metropolitan Detroit and represented the Federa on in Israel, has close es in the community.


ALYN Hospital is Israel’s only comprehensive rehabilita on center for physically chal-

lenged children, adolescents and young adults. It is a special place where exper se and love meet to empower the disabled to reach their highest possible levels of mobility and independence.

ALYN is a private, not-for-pro t hospital that receives no government alloca ons. The hospital depends on the generosity of its friends to provide

exemplary treatment in the various units of care at ALYN.

Since 1990, through the Detroit Friends of ALYN Hospital, hundreds of people have given their me and resources to help the ALYN children in Israel. Please help con nue the sup-port of our past honorees who helped make possible the dona on of more than $1 million in medical equipment, hospital rooms and care for the chil-dren of ALYN.

Chai | Advertorial

Empowering the Disabled

Debbie and Michael Balkin Micki Berg

Sondra Berlin* Joyce and Dr. George Blum

Dr. Ralph Cash* Dr. Mark Diem

Irene* and Phil ElkusDr. Seymour Gretchko*

Debbie Groner* Gina and Arthur Horwitz

Florine Mark Rae Sharfman

Howard Tapper, Steven Tapper Ilene and David Techner

Warren Tessler Hedy Tessler

Your con nued support of the Detroit Friends of ALYN Hospital helps improve the lives of ALYN’s children. Together, we can transform disabili es into ABILITIES!

Please consider the Detroit Friends of ALYN Hos-pital tribute program when honoring or remember-ing family and friends, and don’t forget about the children of ALYN when you see our canisters around town. To make a dona on or to arrange a visit to the hospital when in Israel, please call (248) 559-ALYN or visit alynhospitalfriends.org.(* of blessed memory)

• Israel has the highest ra o of university degrees to the popula on in the world.

• Israel’s $100 billion economy is larger than all of its immediate neighbors combined.

• Israel is ranked No. 2 for venture capital funding, right behind the U.S.

• Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Israel has the larg-est number of companies listed on the NASDAQ.

• Israel has more museums per capita than any other country.

• Israel is roughly half the size of Lake Michigan.• Israeli companies invented voicemail technology —

and the AOL instant messenger.• Physicians can diagnose and treat diges ve disor-

ders easier thanks to the Israeli inges ble video camera.

• An Israeli company developed a hearing aid worn inside the mouth that uses the teeth and jawbone to transmit audio waves to the brain.

• An Israeli company developed a portable electro-cardiograph machine that sends highly detailed informa on to physicians via cell phone.

• Israel has the third-highest rate of entrepreneur-ship in the world and the highest rate among women and people older than 55.

• The Weizmann Ins tute of Science has been voted the best university in the world for science research.

• Israeli researchers are credited with developing cell phone technology.

• Israel has the world’s most impenetrable ight security, making air travel safer for all.

• Israel created the rewall technology that keeps your computer safe from viruses.

• Israel has the highest percentage of home comput-ers in the world.

• Next to Silicon Valley, Israel has the highest con-centra on of technology startup companies in the world.

• Israel created the rst high-resolu on camera to t on a computer chip, which made it possible to take pictures on your cell phone.

• Israel recycles 82 percent of its wastewater compared to the next closest country. The No. 2 country is Spain, which recycles 12 percent of its wastewater.

• An Israeli company created the rst USB ash drives available in North America.

Chai | Israel Quick Facts

Did You Know?

Improve your Israel IQ with these fast facts

you may be surprised to learn about the Jewish state.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PAST HONOREES


F riends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a nonpro t organiza on dedicated to the wellbeing of Israel’s

young soldiers as well as wounded veterans and the families of fallen soldiers. FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, a pillar of American support for the IDF, just as the rst prime minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion, had envisioned. These days, the organiza on operates 15 regional o ces throughout the United States and Panama.

FIDF’s projects and programs touch on numerous aspects of the soldiers’ lives. FIDF’s educa on programs, for example, focus on various communi es within the IDF, helping them advance in the army and opening doors for their future. One such program is the IMPACT! Scholarship Program, which provides former combat soldiers from low socio-economic backgrounds four-year scholarships, enabling them to acquire a higher educa on. Recipients are also required to provide 130 volunteer hours per year of school. Thus far, IMPACT! has seen more than 3,000 graduates with its students providing more than 2 million hours of community service.

“Knowing that dear people with warm hearts abroad,” said IMPACT! scholarship recipient Maro Geta, who’s studying medicine, “cherish our contribu on and our service in the army, and are willing to give us this scholarship, it really warms our hearts. It gives us power to go forward.”

FIDF also touches on soldiers’ general wellbeing with programs like DIGNITY, which provides assistance to soldiers in need. One out of ve soldiers is in need of nancial assistance, with 3,000 soldiers eligible for welfare funds because of their parents’ low income. FIDF provides as many as 8,000

soldiers with food vouchers, nancial grants, purchase of basic appliances like stoves and beds and more every year, so they can focus on their mission knowing their families are taken care of.

Another community of soldiers FIDF assists is its brave Lone Soldiers, who’ve le their families and everything they know to make aliyah and serve in the IDF. For these soldiers, as many as 2,800 serving at any given me, service is even more challenging. FIDF o ers an array of assistance such as gi packages, places to celebrate holidays and Shabbat

meals, nancial grants for star ng a life in Israel, ights to visit their families and more, reminding them that despite the distance from family and their countries of origin, they are truly never alone.

“I know that the slogan of FIDF is Their Job is to Look A er Israel. Ours is to Look A er Them,” said Cpl. Brandon Berry, Israeli Navy Lone Soldier, “but you know it’s really true — they honestly take care of us. It means a lot.”

FIDF helps IDF soldiers in a mul tude of ways, never forge ng wounded veterans and families who’ve lost a loved one during their IDF service as well. Its support touches the lives of thousands throughout Israel, reinforcing the powerful bond between the Jewish community in the U.S. and the State of Israel through the support of its soldiers.

The IDF soldiers look a er Israel. It is our duty to look a er them.

Chai | Advertorial

Israel’s Soldiers. Our Family.

The Importance of FIDF

Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesP.O. Box 999, Walled Lake, MI 48390P: (248) 296-4110 F: (248) 863-3138michigan@fi df.org, www.fi df.org


Chai | Israel Tourism

Israel is a small country, only 8,367 square miles, loaded with history, culture, resorts and restaurants. For many visitors, more important than the history

and culture, Israel is the cradle of three of the world’s monotheis c religions, Judaism, Chris anity and Islam.

In spite of hundreds of other exo c vaca on spots around the world, people have con nued to ood to Israel for many years, o en being recognized as the oldest tourist des na on on Earth. In Israel, visitors can experience the Mediterranean, the desert, mountains, lakes, rivers, green valleys, and ci es and towns of every size. Each year, more than 3 million people visit Israel and the sights of signi cance.

Many of Israel’s visitors are visi ng for the second, third or fourth me. They are looking for new and excit-ing loca ons to visit, allowing them to see and experi-ence even more of what Israel has to o er. Some hidden gems that are a great addi on to your trip include:

Mount Hermon – At the southern p of the Alpine trail, Mount Hermon boasts the only ski resort in the Middle East, featuring a wide range of ski trails at novice,

Hidden Gems Of IsraelJill Daly { Public Relations Director, Israel Government Tourist Office, Midwest

con nued on page 26Acre was originally a crusader port city.

Jewish Studies Program

Pho

to b

y O

mer

Esh

el


The Dr. John J. Mames Chapter — Michigan RegionManny Charach, Chairman Cari Margulis Immerman, Director

23215 Commerce Park Road, Suite 306, Beachwood, OH 44122

Toll-Free: 877.405.3913 [email protected] www.afmda.org

Magen David Adom needs your help to save lives in Israel

If you’re walking down a busy street in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, or really anywhere in Israel, you can’t avoid it — the siren of a Magen David Adom

ambulance. It means that paramedics from MDA, Israel’s official ambulance service, are on the way to save a life. Whether it’s a child who was hurt at school and needs medical care and a helping hand or the victim of a severe car accident who needs to be rushed to the hospital, MDA is there for Israel’s people. Every-one in Israel knows someone whose life was saved by MDA.

While the siren is the loudest part of Magen David Adom’s work, it only tells part of the story. MDA is also a vital partner with the nation’s hospitals and the Israel Defense Forces.

Israel’s hospitals perform lifesaving work every day, but how do the patients get there? Whether they’re going to Shaare Zedek, Hadassah, or Tel HaShom-er, most patients arrive at the hospital in an MDA ambulance. When there are casualties on a larger scale, like the 2010 Carmel fire or last November’s rocket attacks, MDA leads the first-aid response at the scene and transports the in-jured to hospitals as quickly as possible. These same hospitals also rely on MDA for blood used in transfusions. As the provider and protector of Israel’s blood supply, MDA collects, tests, stores, and distributes nearly all of Israel’s blood.

As a major resource to the Israel Defense Forces, MDA trains the IDF’s medics. And when soldiers are injured, MDA paramedics run onto the

battlefield, at great risk to their own lives, to evacuate soldiers to the hospital. MDA also provides 100 percent of the blood supply for the IDF.

MDA is mandated by the government to provide these services to the entire nation, but it’s not government-funded. Instead, MDA relies on its 13,000 volunteers and supporters around the world. And it’s not just Israelis riding MDA ambulances. People from all over often join Israeli paramedics as volunteers, including more than 40 young adults from Michigan during the past eight years.

There is a grand history of support for the lifesaving work of MDA from our community. Since 1967, Detroit-area supporters have raised over $31 million for more than 200 ambulances, emergency medical stations, paramedic scholarships, and more.

The ever-changing climate in the Middle East requires MDA to add 100 new ambulances this year. The Dr. John J. Mames Chapter — Michigan Region of American Friends of Magen David Adom is raising funds to help meet this need, including ambulances in honor of “Go Blue!” and “Go Spartans!”

You can help sponsor these ambulances by calling 1.877.405.3913 or donating online at tinyurl.com/Michigan-mda.

Through your donation, you will be saving lives in Israel. Todah rabah, thank you.

An MDA paramedic comforts a boy after an emergency.

Prof. Eilat Shinar, M.D., director of MDA Blood Services, with an IDF soldier donating blood.


intermediate and expert levels. With beau -ful views, Mount Hermon o ers spectacular views of Israel, Syria and Lebanon.

Nimrod Fortress - An impressive site located on the slopes of Mount Hermon above the Banias Spring, the fortress a ords glimpses of forested valleys and marvelous vistas. The fortress was built in 1228 CE to

block passage from Acre to Damascus. Today, visitors can visit and explore the fortress during the day, and in the evening, with advanced arrangements being made, they can take lantern tours through the secret passageway that served as an exit for those inside.

Hula Valley - The lake and the swamps are home to tens of thousands of birds of more than 200 species, including cranes, storks, pelicans, cormorants and egrets. These birds stay in the reserve, knowing they can nd an abundance of food. Visitors can ride in specially appointed John Deere tractors with trailers to see the birds up close.

Belvoir Castle – A crusader fortress in Northern Israel, Belvoir Castle is the best- preserved crusader fortress in all of Israel and the prototype of the Tower of London.

Acre (Akko) – Originally a crusader port city, Acre is one of the oldest, con nuously in-habited sites in the world, o ering a wealth of history, culture and culinary pleasures. Visitors can walk through the Knights Hall, visit the markets and ports while enjoying extraordinary cuisine, and stroll through Acre’s Old City, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

No ma er how many mes you visit Israel, you can always explore new discover-ies; come to Israel and experience them for yourself. If you need help in planning your trip, the Midwest Israel Government Tourist O ce, led by Consul Omer Eshel, an Israel licensed and cer ed guide, can provide you with the educa on, resources and tools to plan a life-changing Journey to Israel. For more in-forma on about tourism to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com or contact the Midwest O ce at (312) 803-7080 or [email protected].

Chai | Israel Tourism

con nued from page 24

Mount Hermon

Top: Nimrod Fortress; Above: Acre.

Plant a Tree in Memory of a Loved One

Show them you care...

and plant a tree in Israel as a living tribute of your loved one.

Pho

tos

by O

mer

Esh

elIsra

el M

inis

try

of T

ouri

sm

Documents

Celebra ng Israel magazinei Building Bridges Michigan ...€¦ · London Marathon in 14 days using ReWalk, a lightweight, computer-assisted exoskeleton developed by Technion alumnus