DECEMBER 2016: VOLUME 20, I SSUE 12

IRP of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit (JCC) provides an intellectual and social environment with more than 25 self-directed discussion groups and special events. The community is invited to join IRP for lively conversations about everything from today’s political scene to

helping children through college to cutting edge medical opportunities to understanding the arts. Where educational and social opportunities are there for you!

Presents

Howard Friedman, JD Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Toledo

and IRP member

Friday, December 2, 2016

Refreshments at 10:45 a.m. ▪ Program at 11 a.m.

Jewish Community Center

“The President as King:

Executive Orders and

Agreements Under the Constitution”

Open to the public ▪ No reservations IRP members: Free ▪ Non-members: $5/person

For more information, contact the IRP office, irp@jccdet.org or 248.432.5406

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IRP parking suggestions for the JCC; and transportation information to either the JCC or Beth Shalom:

1. MEET & GIVE-A-LIFT: help your IRP friends, by meet- ing them in JCC Parking Lots bringing them to the drop-off 2. MAGNETIC CARD ENTRY: there are a limited number if cards for IRP members only, to enter from Rosenberg Complex/inline hockey or the fitness center entrances 3. SMART Bus transportation: Door to Door service 4. Jewish Family Service: Door to Door service, 248.592.2313 or www.jfsdetroit.org

FROM THE DIRECTOR FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear IRP Friends,

It is with great sadness that I write this article. Last month, Bertha Chomsky z”l, passed away. Bertha, along with Bebe Barnett, Lillian Bernstein, Alan Kandel, Ethel Levine Krause, Hilda Lucas and Leon Lucas, all of blessed memories, founded this

amazing organization we call IRP in 1985.

Bertha was the first IRP president (from 1986-1989) and the vision she shared was unchartered and has proven itself time and again over the past 30 years. I know that IRP members past, present and future appreciate Bertha’s dedication and hard work at making this wonderful organization what it is today. Although for health reasons she was unable to participate in the past few years, she loved keeping current with all the IRP

activities right up to the end of her life.

I also want to let you know that I will be taking a vacation time and will be out of the office December 16-January 3. I wish each of you and your families a HEALTHY & HAPPY CHANUKAH

AND NEW YEAR!

B’Shalom,

Sharon Levine 248.432.5406 slevine@jccdet.org

Dear IRP Friends, Winter is here or imminent and we set aside our climate-envy to wish happy travels to our south-bound members. Be sure to notify our office with your winter email address and phone number so we can keep you informed of all the IRP activities you will miss! We thank Marilyn Stone and her Social Committee for the successful Farber Family Folk-Fest. There was much praise from the large audience, both IRP members and non-members. A commonly heard question from the attendees was “will we do this again next year?”. At the recent Executive Committee/Governing Council meet-ing, we continued discussing the transportation needs of many of our members. No magical single solution is availa-ble but possibilities include services like UBER, and especial-ly having discussion group members offering rides to fellow attendees or those who want to attend but can’t drive. In the meantime, we will continue meeting and discussing this prior-ity need with other organizations and agencies to learn from their experiences. Remember that the JCC will be ‘taken-over’ by the large youth conclave during the last week in December so only the IRP discussion groups that meet at Congregation Beth Sha-lom will be scheduled for that week. Happy holidays ----- and may the Electoral College have an epiphany!

Aaron Lupovitch, President ---- of 200(+/-) presidents 248-312-8570

ralupovitch@att.net

Interested in learning more about IRP?

Have a friend who may like to join?

Contact the IRP office, 248.432.5406 or irp@jccdet.org Bertha Chomsky z”l

Iris Czajkowski z”l

In memoriam of late IRP Members

DECEMBER 2016 ~ IRP DISCUSSION GROUP SCHEDULE ~ DECEMBER 2016

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM ~ 14601 LINCOLN, OAK PARK (248.547.7970)

Dinner & Conversation Wednesday, December 14, at 6 pm

Stage Deli 6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield

(btwn 14 Mile & Maple Roads, west side of street; in the Boardwalk strip mall - 248.855.6622)

RSVP to Chuck Werney 248.909.4007 or chwerney@me.com ~

by 12/12/16

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building

Eugene and Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus

6600 W. Maple Road ▪ West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Ph.: 248. 661.1000

irp@jccdet.org ▪ https://www.facebook.com/IRP.JCC

Congregation Beth Shalom

14601 Lincoln ▪ Oak Park, MI 48237

Ph.: 248. 547.7970

irp@jccdet.org ▪ https://www.facebook.com/IRP.JCC

Prospective

Members are welcome to

attend a total of

three (3)

discussion group

meetings before

joining IRP .

IRP Discussion Groups

do not meet on the

29th, 30th or 31st

of any month.

JCC ~ D. DAN AND BETTY KAHN BUILDING, WEST BLOOMFIELD (248.661.1000)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Jewish Thought Through the Ages 1:00 pm Weekly J. Lapides

Dec 5, 12, 19, 26

Opera 1:00 pm 1st & 3rd weeks C. Broh

Dec 6, 20

IRP Singers 12:30 pm 2nd & 4th weeks S. Gilbert

Dec 14, 28

World Issues 1:00 pm 1st & 3rd weeks J. Lapides, D. Marcus

Dec 1, 15

Exploring the Visual Arts 11:00 am 2nd & 4th weeks

~ No meetings in Dec ~

Film Study I 2:45 pm 1st & 3rd weeks C. Broh, S. Gilbert

Dec 5, 19

Study of Poetry 10:00 am 2nd & 4th weeks P. Aronson, M. Kaplan-Estrin

Dec 8, 22

Current Events II 1:00 pm 2nd & 4th weeks J. Lapides, D. Marcus

Dec 8, 22

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Writers’ Corner 10:30 am 2nd week P. Benson

Dec 12

Short Story 10:30 am 1st & 3rd weeks C. Sadoff, M. Stark

Dec 6, 20

Art of Money Management 10:00 am 1st & 3rd weeks E. Chalom, L. Ellenbogen, S. Young

Dec 7, 21

Play Reading 11 am 1st & 3rd weeks C. Sadoff, M. Stark

Dec 1, 15

Classic Movies 1 pm 1st week

Movie time: 1hr 18 min C. Werney

Dec 2

Biographies 3:00 pm 2nd & 4th weeks H. Cole

Dec 12 only

Film Study II 1:00 pm 1st & 3rd weeks E. Bertman, M. Stone

Dec 6, 20

History 2:30 pm 1st & 3rd weeks T. Estrin, J. Gardon

Dec 7, 21

Medical Issues 11:00 am 2nd & 4th weeks P. Applebaum, M. Hillman, R. Young

Dec 8 only

Implications of Science & Technology 10:30 am 2nd & 4th weeks T. Estrin, B. Rolnick

Dec 13 only

Photography 10:00 am 2nd & 4th weeks B. Geller, A. Lewis

Dec 14 only

Current Events I 1:00 pm Weekly B. Kaufman, B. Rolnick

Dec 1, 8, 15, 22

Music Lovers 1:00 pm 2nd & 4th weeks L. Ellenbogen, C. Werney

Dec 13 only

National & International Issues

2:30 pm 2nd & 4th weeks T. Estrin, M. Hillman

Dec 14 only

IRP Kindness Corps

On-going

Acts of Loving

Kindness

J. Marx

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JCC - IRP groups will not meet the

week of Dec 26-28 due to the

BBYO Regional Convention held at

the JCC BUT Beth Shalom will continue to meet.

DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICS

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Art of Money Mgmt., 1st & 3rd Wed., 10 am, JCC Dec 5, 19 Biographies, 2nd & 4th Mon., 3 pm, JCC Dec 12 only, “Franklin and Winston” by Jon Meacham It is a sensitive, perceptive and absorbing portrait of the friendship that saved the democratic world in the greatest war in history. Please join

us for some very interesting discussions. Classic Movies, 1st Fri., 1 pm, JCC Dec 2, Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory is an Ameri-

can documentary film directed and produced by Michael

Rossato-Bennett. The film premiered in competition catego-

ry of U.S. Documentary Competition program at the 2014

Sundance Film Festival. It won the Audience Award: U.S.

Documentary at the festival. The film deals with the subject

of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and how mu-

sic therapy can help and ease their suffering. Film Scene

calls this “a life changing film”. Movie time: 1 hr 18 min

Everyone is encouraged to bring a nosh or bag lunch & beverage to munch during the movie.

~ Join us following the IRP Knosh & Know, page 1 ~ Current Events I, Weekly Thur., 1 pm, JCC

Dec 5, 12, 19, 22, Current event presentations from respected news media sources, with topics including local, national and world news, politics, Israel and middle east events; followed by group discussions. All opinions are respected. Everyone is welcome.

Current Events II, 2nd & 4th Thur., 1 pm, Beth Shalom Dec 8, 22, Discussions are generated from articles in the New York Times, Economist, Free Press, and any articles participants bring into share. Please join us for some stimulating conversations.

Dinner & Conversation, Wednesday, Dec 14, 6 pm Stage Deli (6873 Orchard Lake Road, WB - btwn 14 Mile & Maple Rds on the west side of the street - Boardwalk strip mall, 248.855.6622) RSVP to Chuck Werney 248.909.4007 or chwerney@me.com by

12/12/16 Exploring the Visual Arts, 2nd & 4th Fri., 11 am, Beth Shalom ~ No meetings in December ~ Film Study I, 1st & 3rd Mon., 2:45 pm, Beth Shalom Select a film at previous session & view prior to meeting Dec 5, 19 Film Study ll, 1st & 3rd Tue., 1 pm, JCC

Select a film at previous session & view prior to meeting. Dec 6, 20

History, 1st & 3rd Wed., 2:30 pm, JCC; Dec 7, 21 Implications of Science and Technology, 2nd & 4th Tue. 10:30 am., JCC; Dec 13 only IRP Gad Abouts: On the Road Again, TBA IRP Kindness Corps, on-going community service,

IRP Singers, 2nd & 4th Wed.,12:30 pm, Beth Shalom Dec 7, 21, Love to sing? Come JOIN us! Show tunes, Hebrew, Yiddish,

Pop songs … WE SING THEM ALL! Jewish Thought Through The Ages, Weekly, Mon., 1 pm, Beth Shalom Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 NEW BOOK: A variety of in-depth study of topics

related to Jewish thought and philosophy, using a variety of texts and then discuss them in depth. The current book being read is “The Jews of Spain: A History of the Sephardic Experience” by Jane S. Gerbe, PhD. A comprehensive history of the Sephardic Jews, from first- century Spain to recent developments in Syria. A lively, much-needed history of a vital but overshadowed community. Everyone is encouraged to join us for lively discussions.

Medical Issues, 2nd & 4th, Thu., 11 am, JCC Dec 8 only, Zika Virus: A Pandemic in Progress, led by Marty Barr

Music Lovers, 2nd & 4th Tue., 1 pm, JCC Dec 13 only

Nat’l & Intern’l Issues, 2nd & 4th Wed., 2:30 pm, JCC Dec 14 only, The Value of Medicaid, led by Marty Barr Opera, 1st & 3rd Tue., 1 pm, Beth Shalom Dec 6, 20 - Opera title TBA SPECIAL NOTE: Professor Marty Her-

man leads a very interesting discussion prior to each opera. Photography, 2nd & 4th Wed., 10 am, JCC Dec 14 only Video - Masters of Photography Play Reading, 1st & 3rd Thu., 11 am, JCC Dec 1, 15, Angel Street, by Patrick Hamilton This play is set in fog-bound London in 1880 at the upper middle class home of Jack Manning-ham and his wife Bella. It gives rise to the term gaslighting with the mean-ing "a form of psychological abuse in which false information is presented to the victim with the intent of making him/her doubt his/her own memory and perception". We each take turns taking parts and EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Short Story, 1st & 3rd Tue., 10:30 am, JCC Dec 6, Royal Jelly by Roald Dahl Dec 20, The Overcoat by Ann Charters Study of Poetry, 2nd & 4th Thu., 10 am, Beth Shalom Dec 8, 22 World Issues, 1st & 3rd Thu., 1 pm, Beth Shalom Dec 1, 15, Providing expanded discussions dealing with World Affairs, Social Justice and Tikun Olam. Please join us for lively discussions and learning. Writers’ Corner, 2nd Mon., 10:30 am, JCC Dec 12, Each member is asked to bring something they have written

to read at the first meeting. This is the format that each meeting will follow. Please come and ENJOY!

Film Study I Film Study II

December 5, 19: Dynamic discussions with members who have

love for the art of film and desire to critically critique current films; oftentimes times with very diverse opinions that make you think objectively and defend your opinion. Movies are generally independent or foreign films and chosen at the previous session.

Everyone is welcome to join this 20+ year old discussion group!

This group meets 1st & 3rd weeks on Mondays at 2:45 p.m.

at Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Chuck Broh & Shirley Gilbert, Facilitators

December 6, 20: Calling everyone who enjoys good movies, to join

us twice a month for a lively and congenial group meeting to discuss interesting new films that are selected at the previous session and then seen on your own or with a friend.

Please join us, and let’s all go to the movies!

This discussion group meets the 1st & 3rd weeks on Tuesdays, 1 p.m.,

at the JCC, West Bloomfield. Elaine Bertman & Marilyn Stone, Facilitators

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ATTENTION IRP SNOWBIRDS, let’s stay in touch

IRP Member’s ~ Winter Mailing Address

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________ Winter address___________________________________________________________ Apt._______ City_________________________________________________ State ______ Zip________________ Winter phone (_________)_____________________ Cell (________)__________________________ Email address_______________________________________________________________________

LEAVING MI: _____/_____/____ RETURNING to MI: _____/_____/____

Return to the IRP office irp@jccdet.org or

JCC-IRP; 6600 W. Maple Rd; W. Bloomfield, MI 48322

As we approach 2017,

please consider

making a

tax deductible

donation to the

IRP Tribute Fund.

Thank you!

BAD WEATHER ALERTS!

If you are in doubt of your

discussion group’s meeting due to

bad weather, please call the

JCC or Beth Shalom,

depending on the site your group

meets; or contact the group’s

facilitator.

ALL Facilitators will call their

meeting site, if they decide to

cancel their group’s meeting.

JCC West Bloomfield

248.661.1000

Beth Shalom Oak Park

248.547.7970

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building

Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus

6600 W. Maple Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248.432.5406

Fax: 248.432.5562

Email: IRP@JCCDET.ORG

Website: jccdet.org

Aaron Lupovitch, President

Bill Rolnick, Facilitator’s Chair

Sharon Levine, Director

https://www.facebook.com/IRP.JCC

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IRP TRIBUTE FUND for programming

What a perfect way to honor an occasion

For a minimum contribution of $10 each,

a nice tribute card will be sent

to the honoree or family

and an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you; and

each month IRP publishes all contributions

in the monthly IRP Update.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Weddings, Anniversaries, New Baby, Holidays,

Speedy recovery, In memoriam, Yahrzeit

~ IRP Tributes go directly to the IRP Tribute Fund for continued programming ~

IRP

TRIBUTES

IN MEMORY OF: Nancy Barr

~ Sylvia & Bert Harris ~ Mal Hillman ~ Rosalie & Sid Young

Bertha Chomsky

~ Faye & Al Ascher ~ Carol Kandel ~ Sharon & Paul Levine ~ Leslee & David Magidson ~ Miriam & Dan Medow

~ Miriam Sandweiss ~ Marilyn Stone ~ Shoshana Wolok

Roger Galloway

~ Carol Goodman ~ Mal Hillman ~ Sharon & Paul Levine ~ Marilyn Luebeck Miriam Gotlib

~ IRP Singers & Natalie Conrad

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Noon ~ JCC

Deli buffet lunch & Featuring a jazz concert by

Kelly Broadway & Cliff Monear

$17/IRP member ~ $23/non-member

Valet parking included More info in the January Update