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About Ruach ................................................................... 2
Exec Board ...................................................................... 3
Advisor ............................................................................. 6
Beaus ................................................................................ 7
Sunshine Girl .................................................................... 9
Summer Programs .......................................................... 10
Fall Conclave .................................................................. 13
Event Reviews ................................................................. 14
Panim el Panim ............................................................... 16
M&Ms in Training ............................................................. 17
From Seniors to MITs........................................................ 18
BBG Shabbat ................................................................... 18
From an Alumna ............................................................. 19
Best BBG Memory ........................................................... 20
Poem ................................................................................ 21
Ask M&M .......................................................................... 22
MLIR .................................................................................. 22
Pets of Ruach BBG ......................................................... 23
Jokes ................................................................................. 24
Blue M&M Cookie Recipe ............................................. 25
Fun and Games .............................................................. 26
Upcoming Events ........................................................... 29
From the Orechot ........................................................... 30
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Hey Ruach! My name is
Zoe Marrich-Simon and I
am the N'siah of Ruach
(A.K.A. president). As
N'siah this year I make
sure our chapter is
running smoothly. I also
help the exec board
plan programs and
make phone calls. I am always there when
my help is needed. We are part of Michigan
Region, so I help inform the chapter about
programs going on there. I would love to
see you at an event, chapter events,
dinners, or regional programs! If you have
any ideas that you want to be acted out
this year let me know! I hope to see you at
an event soon! :)
-Zoe Marrich-Simon, N’Siah
My name is Lauren
Yellen and I am S'ganit
of Ruach BBG #83. I am
a sophomore at North
Farmington High School.
I have the honor of
planning many of the
wonderful programs for
our chapter, and
overseeing all
coordinators. I'm super excited to see what
the Regional Convention coordinators have
for us! I'm also ecstatic to see what the
beautiful Bittker Coords come up with! I also
supervise all phone callers. I attended CLTC
1 this past summer; I have never been more
motivated, excited and inspired. My passion
for BBYO reaches the sky, with my creative
imagination. I enjoy planning functions so
much because I get to work hard to put one
of my passions forward to share.
-Lauren Yellen, S’Ganit
Hey Ruach! My name is
Eliana, and I am your Aym
Ha-Chaverot (MIT Mom) for
the 2011-12 Programming
Year! I am a senior at
WBHS, and I could not be
more excited to be on exec
board. As MIT Mom, I am
responsible for educating
MITs about BBYO, coordinating MIT Board
elections, Senior Appreciation, membership,
and promoting sisterhood. This is my dream
position within the chapter, and I can’t wait
to help plan an amazing year for all of you.
If you ever have any questions about my
positions, or want to help plan a function,
separates, or anything else, just let me know!
-Eliana Ungar, Aym Ha-Chaverot
My name is Lily Grier,
and I am Ruach’s
Sh’licha. The Sh’licha is
one of the chapter vice
presidents and is in
charge of three of the
six folds: Community
Service, Social Action,
and Jewish Heritage. As
Sh’licha, I am
responsible for contacting various
organizations in order to coordinate chapter
community service projects at least once a
month. I also plan chapter events relating to
Jewish Heritage. These include Shabbat
dinners, Jewish holiday parties, Havdallah
services, and anything relating to Israel or
Judaism. I am also in charge of the
chapter’s Stand-Up! initiative. This is the
cause for which the chapter advocates and
fundraises. I plan Social Action functions to
inform the chapter about issues going on in
the world. When informed, we can take
action and truly make a difference. I love
this position because I am truly passionate
about these folds, and I believe that BBYO
can be our way to change the world while
discovering our Jewish identities.
-Lily Grier, Sh’licha
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Hi, my name is Annie
Cohen and I am Ruach
BBG #83's 18th Gizbarit. I
am in charge of
fundraisers for my
chapter, the philanthropy
section of StandUp!, and
many more exciting jobs
and duties. I love being
the Gizbarit of my chapter. I feel like I am
doing much more than fundraising. I am
making a difference by raising money to
benefit charities that our chapter votes on
to donate money to. I love helping this
process and I love that I am able to do this
during my high school career.
-Annie Cohen, Gizbarit
My name is Michelle
Betman and I am
Ruach's Katvanit. As
Katvanit my main job is
to record and type the
minutes from chapter
and exec meetings. I
also take attendance
from Ruach's events.
Lastly, I promote
summer programs, which everyone should
go on!!!
-Michelle Betman, Katvanit
We are Becky Berenbon
and Meredith Mackey,
Ruach BBG’s Orechot for
the 2011-12
programming year. We
are responsible for the
newspaper, website, and
scrapbook. Our job is to
record the year’s
memories so that
everyone can look back
on them later. We are so
excited for the rest of
the programming year,
and the amazing
memories that are sure
to go with it!
-Becky Berenbon and
Meredith Mackey, Orechot
Hey! I’m Honor, Ruach’s
sunshine girl. I spread
sunshine to the chapter
by wishing people happy
birthday and thanking
families that host
functions for our chapter.
I make sure that every girl
in Ruach feels loved and
appreciated.
-Honor Shelef, Sunshine Girl
Hi, we are Lexie Sittsamer
and Zoe Lis. We are your
Bittker cords and we are
extremely excited! Bittker
is a weekend where two
chapters (were going as
three chapters) go up
near Tamarack to BBYO's
Bittker Center for a
weekend of fun
programs. This year we
are going on MLK
weekend with Gittleman
and N'sheekot. We are
working hard with the
coordinators from
Gittleman and N'sheekot
to make it a weekend to
remember! Hope you’re
able to attend!
-Lexie Sittsamer and Zoe Lis, Bittker
Coordinators
Hey Ruach BBG! My
name is Marissa and
I'm your Madracha for
this programming year!
As Madracha, or past
president, I'm here for
the exec board and
every member for
advice or for anything
in general. I'm currently
a freshman at the
University of Michigan but I'll always be a
Ruach BBG at heart. Please feel free to
contact me whenever - that's what I'm here
for!
-Marissa Wais, Madricha
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We are Ruach’s Mazkirot. The Mazkirah is the chapter phone caller. We love being phone callers
because every week we get to call someone in the chapter and just talk to them. Also, when
you are a phone caller you get to design the buzz book! The Buzz Book contains different
information about all of the members of the chapter. This is so much fun because we get to
learn new things about the girls in our chapter. We love our job because we get to talk to the
other members of the chapter every week and get to know them better. -Ilissa Chasnick, Rebecca Ellenstein, Emily Gorman, Ethel Mogilevsky, and Stephanie Vettese, Mazkirot
Hey! It’s Alexa, Kayla, and Hayley. We are your regional convention coordinators. We are really
excited for RC and we hope everyone has an amazing time!
-Alexa Randolph, Kayla Rosen, and Hayley Siegel, RC Coordinators
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Hello,
My name is Heather Hoberman. Currently I am the advisor
of Ruach BBG #83. This is my first full year advising. When I
was in high school I was in Ahavah. Being an advisor has
been extremely rewarding. I really enjoy working with the
next generation of Jewish leaders throughout the
community. Part of my role as advisor includes attending
programs and making sure programming is appropriate.
This will be my first full year of advising as I joined in the
middle of last year. Working with the teens one on one is really enjoyable. I also enjoy
going to Fall Conclave and ETC. Last year I staffed a YLC and that was a very
enjoyable and rewarding experience.
-Heather Hoberman, Advisor
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Beau Elections were fantastic. I had a great time
serenading, proposing, and spending time with the
beautiful ladies of Ruach BBG. I am very excited to
be able to attend the programs and to get to know
all of the wonderful women in the chapter. I hope to
be the best beau in Ruach’s 18-year history and
hope that these lovely ladies are as excited as I am
for the upcoming year. - Spenser Marrich-Simon
I went to Beau Elections on Sunday,
November 13th. It was a ton of fun,
and it was so funny to watch!
Ruach’s new beaus are Nate
Strauss, Spenser Marrich-Simon, and
Maxx Achtman. -Rachel Breuer
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Nate Strauss
Senior at North Farmington
Fisher AZA
MI Region Aleph Moreh
Maxx Achtman
Senior at Walled Lake Western
Shapiro AZA Aleph Gizbor
Spenser Marrich-Simon
Sophomore at Groves
Fisher AZA Brotherhood Chair
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By Honor Shelef
You probably think that being Sunshine Girl is easy. That it’s all about
spreading sunshine and that that’s all you need to do. Some people
might even think that there is no reason that exec board should even
have a Sunshine Girl.
They would be wrong.
Being Sunshine Girl takes a lot more responsibility than you would think.
People forget that without Sunshine Girl, people wouldn’t get a happy
birthday from their chapter.
That would be very sad wouldn’t it?
Well with Sunshine Girl, every girl gets a warm “Happy Birthday!” from their
chapter and has the opportunity to appreciate the special attention that
they receive. Sunshine Girl also goes out of her way to thank those who
hosted BBG functions and recognizes them for their hospitality and the
impact that they have made to the chapter in a positive way. Sunshine
Girl doesn’t just spread sunshine, but she also makes sure that every girl in
the chapter feels included. If a BBG chapter didn’t have Sunshine Girl,
many girls would feel that they weren’t being appreciated or
acknowledged. Sunshine Girl focuses on making sure the other members
in the chapter feel happy and appreciated.
So you are probably now thinking: “Oh, what would happen if we didn’t
have Sunshine Girl?!”
And I would reply:
There would be no sunshine.
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CLTC- What a Great Experience!
By Ethel Mogilevsky
This past summer I went on a BBYO summer program called CLTC, Chapter
Leadership Training Conference, in Wisconsin. I learned a lot- not just about being a
leader, but about myself, too. At CLTC we formed mock chapters, had elections and
did a lot of chapter activities, like planning programs. My chapter planned a program
about community service that had to do with orphans in Israel. We also had to do a
fundraiser for our Stand Up! Cause which for my chapter was Rett’s Syndrome. Along the
way I met a ton of great people from all over the country that I will never forget! Overall,
CLTC was a great experience and I will never forget it! I recommend everyone to go.
My CLTC
By Marissa Goldston
In March I made one of the best decisions in my life. I signed up for CLTC 2 for the
summer. All these girls in my chapter were telling us about all the summer programs we
should go on and how they are so much fun! With all this talk about BBYO summer
programs and a lot of thinking, I finally decided to attend CLTC. Even though I was
going to be a senior in the fall and I will be entering my last year of BBYO, I thought this
would still be a good experience for me. I would learn leadership skills that will help me
not just in BBYO but also when I take on other responsibilities in the future. At all these
summer programs, you will be able to meet so many people from different states. You
will also make strong friendships that will last a lifetime. CLTC was an amazing experience
for me and I am so happy that I chose to sign up for this summer program!
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This past summer, I went on CLTC 5 2011, and it was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend it
to anyone in BBYO who aspires to be on executive board, or just wants to learn more about
BBYO while having a ton of fun and making lasting friendships. Every day is different, and there
are lots of fun surprises. Here’s an example of what you might experience during one weekday
at CLTC.
7:30 – Roll out of bed. Hop in the shower. Wash face. Brush hair. Get ready
for an exciting day!
8:30 – Meet at flagpole. Sing a patriotic song.
8:45 – Breakfast. Scramble to get the yummiest cereal. Partake in excited
chatter about the day’s events.
9:30 – Optional services. I highly recommend going to these. Participants get to lead these
sometimes, if they ask.
10:00 – Classroom leadership session. You break up into different classrooms with your mock
chapters. This is where you learn everything about how to run a chapter and executive board
and gain lots of leadership skills that will help you become more efficient in anything you do.
11:00 – Jewish Experience. Here, you do anything from text studies, to “ask the Rabbi” sessions, to
making connections between the Torah and pop songs. It’s really interesting, and you learn a
ton.
12:00 – Song session! These jam sessions are so much fun. Now’s the time where you learn all of
those fun, catchy songs that will be stuck in your head FOREVER. Hoshia, hoshia, hoshia….
1:00 – Lunch time!
2:00 – Israeli Folk Dancing. Learn a bunch of super-fun dances.
Even if you don’t catch on right away, it’s still a ton of fun, and
your friends are right there tripping over their feet along with you.
3:00 – Chapter planning time. Each mock chapter is responsible
for planning one program that all of CLTC will participate in, and
is also assigned one aspect of Shabbat, be it a service, a
program, or designing and setting up the atmosphere. Now, you
and your chapter get to figure out what you will be doing, brainstorm ideas, and start the
planning! Your advisor will help guide you along the way, but everything is ultimately up to the
participants, which is really cool.
4:30 – Chofesh. That means free time! You can hang out with your new friends, have guitar
jamming sessions, take a nap, read your mail, write letters, make phone calls, or do whatever
you feel like.
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6:15 – Flagpole. The flag is lowered, and everyone is given a chance to reflect on the day.
6:30 – Dinner.
7:30 – How-to workshops. This is where you can learn how to further develop different skills that
will help you in BBYO such as speech writing, leading prayers, or balancing checkbooks. These
are super helpful, and you can choose which ones will be most helpful to you.
9:30 – Chapter program. One of the mock chapters will run its 45 minute program, followed by a
15 minute group evaluation. It will focus on one of the AZA or BBG folds. These are a ton of fun,
and they really help you see what works and doesn’t work in programming, which you can bring
to your chapter at home.
10:30 – Friendship Circle. Everyone gathers in a circle, and the coordinators talk about the day,
and make any special announcements. We eat a yummy snack, and then head back to our
dorms.
11:00 – Lights out. Time to get a good night’s sleep so you are well-rested for what tomorrow will
bring. Or stay up talking and laughing with your roommates…
-Lily Grier
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Fall Conclave 2011 was an amazing experience. When I first heard about it, I
automatically said I was going to attend. I have already attended one other regional
conclave, Elections Training Conclave (ETC). ETC was also at Camp Tamarack and it
was one of the best weekends of my life. I had a feeling that Fall Conclave was going
to be another amazing BBYO weekend. This year’s theme was FC OnDemand. The
weekend consisted of Shabbat dinner and services, Saturday Torah Live, Havdallah, a
bonfire and so much more! I especially loved meeting the talented songwriter, Eric
Hunker! I have made a couple new friends and met a bunch of nice people. When I
got home from this fun-filled weekend, I felt like I was going to cry because I had such
an amazing time! I knew I had to go back to real life with my family, going to school
and loads of homework. I also felt happy at the same time because I bonded with AZAs
and BBGs, made new friendships and made another memory in BBYO that I will have for
my whole life. This was my first and last Fall Conclave.
-Marissa Goldston
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
The first weekend of November was a very fun one, because it was fall conclave,
an annual regional event that takes place at Camp Tamarack. There was a ton of
really cool programming. We got to learn about the possible regional Stand Up! Causes
and then got to vote on them. There was also a very special guest Eric Hunker, who
sings and also worked at some BBYO summer programs! He was really cool and he
sang really well. Then there was a really cool program called Saturday Night Live which
was basically a bunch of monologues. It was really entertaining. There was also a
pretty fun dance and it ended with a bonfire. The weekend was busy with a lot of
programming but it was tons of fun!
-Ethel Mogilevsky
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Sukkah Function!
By Steffany Ellenstein
To celebrate Sukkot, Ruach BBG hosted a Sukkah
function last month, which incorporated all 6 folds of BBG. To
start it off, we held a short Havdallah service, for it was on a
Saturday night. Afterwards, there were several activities
planned, including BBYO trivia and creating pompoms for
homemade hats to be donated. Also, since we couldn’t
have our function in an actual Sukkah, we split into small
groups and built our own miniature versions out of graham
crackers, frosting, candy, and other foods. The ones we built
were then judged based on their stability and creativity, and a winner was chosen. All
in all, it was a really great and fun way to celebrate Sukkot with my Ruach sisters.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Face to Faith
By Ariel Cole
Face to Faith involved learning about other kids’ religions and seeing how they
exercise them. We got to see how they pray and the foods that they eat in their culture.
We went to a church, temple, and a mosque. It’s a lot of fun meeting new kids and
learning about what they believe in.
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Movie Night with N’Sheekot
By Becky Berenbon
This movie night combined a classic fun event with tzedakah. To raise money for
charity, there were four movie options, each with its own cup for donations. The cup
with the biggest donation won. The BBGs at the function pooled their spare change
and after intense coin-counting, it was decided- My Big Fat Greek Wedding had won.
Before the movie, we had a fun mixer to get to know each other, where each girl took
a strip of toilet paper, counted the number of squares, and shared the same number of
facts about herself. Armed with popcorn, spooey, and way too many toilet paper
squares, we had a great night watching the movie. Of course, the BBGs came in their
favorite pajamas. It was the perfect way to combine a fun, relaxing function with
community service.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Six-Fold Sleepover
By Meredith Mackey
To kick off the year, we had a six-fold sleepover. This combined all six folds of
BBG- community service, creativity, recreation, social action, sisterhood, and Jewish
heritage. First, we had a productive chapter meeting. We kicked off the night artistically
by making our very own separates folders to preserve BBG memories. Our vice
president Lauren Yellen taught us all about the situation in Libya and we wrote letters to
Libyan citizens. This was followed by a very meaningful separates program about
making the most of the year. The next day, after a quick craft project where we made
stress balls, we went to the Walk for Friendship. We had so much fun while supporting
Friendship Circle. The six-fold sleepover was a great experience!
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Most of you know that MIT stands for Member-In-Training, but here in Ruach, it stands for
M&M-In-Training. I am a MIT, and here is my story.
The first function I ever went to was the 80’s function. My friend, Rebecca, had told me
about this awesome BBYO chapter her sister was in called Ruach. I told my mom about what
Rebecca told me, and my mom though it was a great idea to get to know some older girls and
to meet new people. I wasn’t sure about it at first, but soon enough I was at the store buying
stuff for the 80’s function so I wouldn’t look weird dressed in regular clothes.
The night of the 80’s function, Rebecca and I car-pooled to my friend Marissa’s house.
When we got there we were some of the only people there. It was really awkward at first until
other people started showing. I recognized people I knew, and saw people I didn’t know. Soon
enough the party started. We were eating food, talking, and getting to know each other. We
even did an 80’s workout video. I was so glad I went that night, and I am so glad Rebecca
talked me into going.
These are the kinds of things sisters do. The girls in Ruach BBG #83 have changed my life
in a way others couldn’t. I am so glad I have met them. They will always be there for me when I
need a shoulder to cry on, when I want to talk, or any other reasons. Because that’s what sisters
do.
-Ilissa Chasnick
Hi! My name’s Meredith Mackey, and I’m a new member to Ruach, making me a MIT, or
Member (M&M) In Training! Being a MIT has been so much fun and I love being in Ruach. One of
the best parts of it for me is meeting lots of new people. It’s nice to have Jewish friends who are
both in my grade and older who I have lots in common with and see a lot! Ruach is already a
really big part of my life and I can’t wait for the amazing upcoming years with my sisters!
-Meredith Mackey
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Dear MITs,
For me, BBYO allowed me to break out of my shell and try new things. Always push yourself to do
things you might be afraid of. Whether it’s talking to that cute AZA or planning a creative
function, it’s amazing what you can do if you just try. Even if you’re super busy, make time for
your sister BBGs. It will be worth it in the end!
With undying love for the blue M&M, spooey, and Ruach’s Class of 2012,
I remain
Becky Berenbon
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm To the MITs of Ruach BBG #83:
My name is Alexa Randolph and I am sadly a senior. I wanted to tell you to make sure you soak
up all of Ruach and BBYO up from conclaves, summer programs and conventions. It goes by too
fast and you should enjoy every minute of it. Don't forget about those cute AZAs- they don't bite,
I promise! If you girls ever need anything, I am always here.
With undying love for Ruach, and all of you,
I remain,
Alexa Rae Randolph
BBG Shabbat is an amazing program which is held every year where the whole Order celebrates
Shabbat using a universal theme. This year the theme was: "L'Dor V'Dor, Anachnu Mishpacha:
From Generation to Generation, We are Family." It was celebrated on November 11th-12th!
Since we had Fall Conclave the weekend before, we celebrated AZA/BBG as a region at FC. It
was celebrated with a family-themed Friday night service led with Eric Hunker. The weekend
after, Aliyah and Ruach went to Friendship Circle for their family Shabbat dinner, where we
played with the kids while their parents enjoyed dinner and schmoozing with one another.
Looking back, Ruach BBG and Michigan Region celebrated BBG Shabbat in such a
fun way.
Submitted with so much undying love for my BBG theme idea being chosen as the
BBG Shabbat international theme, BBG Shabbat, the International Order, and being
a proud BBG,
I remain,
Lexie Drew Sittsamer
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Chocolates and Oranges
By Jamie Sacksner
In the words of the author Mark Twain, “To be busy is man’s only happiness.” One thing I
have always made room for is Regional Convention (RC) so that I can go with my chapter and
live, breathe, and eat Ruach for a week. It’s therefore not surprising that my most memorable
BBG memory happened during RC. It was my second-ever RC and I was pumped, but things
got even better when I learned that our talent act was going to come from one of my absolute
favorite old movies, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Best of all, I got to be an Oompa
Loompa (their songs are my absolute favorite in the entire movie).
We spent many hours learning the dance and lyrics and when it came time to don our
costumes things got a little fruity. After applying my orange face make-up and green hair-spray
I found myself to be reminiscent of an orange or perhaps a somewhat unripe tomato. Our act
was a hit and though we didn’t win talent that year, I had a blast. We were all laughing at our
orange faces- it was hilarious. Doing the Oompa Loompa dance at the same time made it all
the more fun. I can quite honestly say that is a memory I will NEVER forget, or live down (there
are pictures posted on Facebook). That one moment alone was enough to make my second
RC a very happy (and busy) experience.
My First RC
By Lenie Siegel
My favorite BBG memory is definitely from RC last year. One moment can’t capture how
much fun I had during this experience. As a freshman, it was my first RC. I was nervous when we
first got to the JCC because there were so many people! Though I was a bit hesitant in the
beginning, RC wound up being an amazing time! It really gave me the opportunity to get to
know the girls in Ruach that I didn’t really know that well before.
RC Sleepovers
By Meagan Soffin
My favorite BBG memory is going to RC for the first time. It was really fun walking into the
JCC and seeing all the people. It was also fun staying up late and learning song, cheer, and
talent.
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It always has seemed to me That I could count on BBG
For friends, good times, laughs and more, Even meetings are never a bore When you are with your sisters,
When I’m busy I really miss her, Ruach BBG #83, I mean,
We all make the very best team Whether we are orange-skinned at RC, Sitting in a basement eating spooey,
Or just hanging out, For me the best part is when we all shout
Out loud, proclaiming our spirit It’d probably pop your ear drums should you hear it.
Racing through life at break-neck speed, It’s great to have people to talk to whenever you need
Help with any little thing, it’s true, It makes me even happier to be a Jew And be part of this great organization,
I may grow older and even busier by my estimation, Buy my love for Ruach will always be strong
Indeed wherever I am I find that I long To be with my sisters as our chapter
I wish time wasn’t a factor So I could spend
More time making memories that never end
-Jamie Sacksner
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Dear M&M,
I love my sister BBGs, but sometimes I wish they would learn their manners! I always serve a big
bowl of M&Ms at functions- I know how much everyone appreciates something to nibble on
during an event. The problem is, so many girls stand around the bowl and dig for the blue M&Ms!
By the end of the night, I’m left with a bowl of brown, yellow, green, red, and orange M&Ms. Are
they being too picky, or am I in the wrong here?
-Frustrated in Farmington Hills
Dear Frustrated in Farmington Hills,
You might not have realized it, but you’re being a terrible host. Make sure to always have a bowl
of blue M&Ms ready for your guests. They are the most delicious M&Ms- why even buy the
others? Before hosting any meeting or function, visit your local blue M&M store. Your guests will
thank you!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Dear M&M,
I met the most wonderful AZA at CLTC this summer! He’s cute, smart, and funny. We spent the
entire time together- we were inseparable after we first met at the airport! So, what could be
wrong? He lives in New York! How can I stay in touch with him when he’s so far away?
-Woeful in West Bloomfield
Dear Woeful in West Bloomfield,
While it is not easy to have a boyfriend who lives 500 miles away, there is still hope! Texts, phone
calls, Facebook, and Skype can all help you keep in touch. Old-fashioned hand-written letters
are sweet and fun. Maybe your CLTC will even have a reunion- you could meet back up with
him and all of your other friends from CLTC!
My staff shirt at my summer camp was blue and white. MLIR
One of the groups at my camp was the M & Ms. MLIR
I love M & Ms. MLIR
Probably about a third of my shirts are blue. MLIR
I plan my weekends around events. MLIR
I met the blue M&M at M&M world in New York. MLIR
I have M&M earrings. MLIR
83 is my favorite number. MLIR
Spooey is my favorite food. MLIR
I just love Ruach. MLIR
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My name is Michelle and I have a dog named RJ. He is two years old
and his birthday is May 24th, 2009. He is a King Charles Cavalier. His
main hobbies are sleeping and relaxing. He loves people and thinks
we all are here just for him. We consider him a bucket of love, because
that is all he does- love. I truly love him and he makes my day much
better just seeing him wag his tail and smile when I arrive home every
day. He has truly changed my life for the better.
-Michelle Betman and RJ
My doggy, Captain, entered my family when I was just in 1st grade.
His breed is Lowchen, an uncommon European breed. He is one of
the best things that happened to my family. Whether I am in a great
mood or upset, my doggy is always there for me. I love him with all
my heart.
-Julia Simon and Cappy
This is our dog, Sammy! He is a black and white cockapoo, and we
got him a little over five years ago. He likes spending his day playing
fetch or tug-of-war with anyone around, and taking naps on the
couch. Sammy is also super friendly, and gets so excited when
meeting new people. He’s such a sweet dog, and our family loves
him a lot!
-Steffany Ellenstein and Sammy
Butkis is a bullmastiff. He's named after the dog from the Rocky
movies. He eats as if he has never seen food before in his life,
and snores super loud! He loves to get his chest scratched and
likes people more then he likes other dogs.
Adrian is a bullmastiff, too, and she also was named after a
character in the Rocky movies. She and Butkis chase each
other all the time. She loves to cuddle and she gets really
excited when you take her for a walk.
Coral was not named after anyone in the Rocky movies. She
is an Almanistic Corn Snake, and eats rats. I had a choice
between getting a pet snake or a pet rabbit, and I thought a
snake would be so much cooler.
-Rachael Bradley, Butkis, Adrian, and Coral
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Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room
temperature
2/3 cup granulated white sugar
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown
sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup of blue M&Ms
Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3) Beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 2 - 3 minutes). Scrape
down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg, beating until well combined. Beat in
the vanilla extract.
4) Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and beat just until
incorporated.
5) Form dough into balls, using 1/4 cup for each cookie. Place six balls of dough
each on two greased baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball of dough into a 2
1/2 inch round. Completely cover the tops of the cookies with the M&M's and
gently press them into the dough. Bake the cookies for about 15 - 17 minutes.
The cookies are done when they are light golden brown in color and just set.
Makes about 12 large cookies. Share with your Ruach sisters at your next
meeting or function!
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1. What does “Ruach” mean?
a) Hope
b) Sun
c) Spirit
d) Happiness
2. When was Ruach founded?
a) 2000
b) 1994
c) 1997
d) 2002
3. Why did Ruach pick the blue M&M as its mascot?
a) It was voted to be the favorite candy and color of the girls in the chapter.
b) Ruach BBG in another region has the green M&M as its mascot, and we
wanted to match.
c) The first N’siah loved M&Ms and had blue eyes.
d) Mars Inc. picked blue for the new M&M color shortly after Ruach was
founded.
4. Who is the biggest class in Ruach right now?
a) Freshmen
b) Sophomores
c) Juniors
d) Seniors
5. Who was our first N’siah?
a) Erica Jablin
b) Marissa Wais
c) Amanda Warner
d) Jessica Katz
FUN & GAMES
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Thanksgiving Sleepover
Saturday, November 26th
This sleepover is a tradition and it going to be a lot of fun!
Exec Board Meeting
Saturday, December 3rd
RC Practice
Saturday, December 3rd
MIT Function
Sunday, December 4th
Come hang out with your MIT class!
Calendar Meeting
Friday, December 9th
Meet at Starbucks to plan the calendar for the second
half of the programming year!
RC Practice
Saturday, December 10th
Winter Wonderland Function
Sunday, December 11th
Chapter Shabbat Dinner
Friday, December 16th
Sunday, December 25th
J-Serve
Regional Convention
Monday, December 26th-29th
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From the Desk of the Orechot
Hi everyone!
We wanted to thank the girls of Ruach BBG for contributing their articles, ideas, and positive energy to this
year’s newspaper. We wouldn’t have been able to make it what it is without you girls! We had so much
fun putting it together, and we hope you have just as much fun reading it.
With so much undying love for Ruach BBG #83, RC 2011, the blue M&M, newspaper, and each and
every girl proud enough to call herself a BBG,
We remain Rebecca Fay Berenbon and Meredith Robyn Mackey