Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 29, 1972
Caption:
The Symbols Of Passover Dramatizing the flight of Jews from Egypt at the time of the Exodus, Rabbi Allan Kensky explains to children of Beth Israel Congregation the symbols of Passover. Mark Lampert (left) holds the wine which symbolizes freedom, while Susan Aminoff holds a bottle of horseradish, symbolizing bitter herbs and the bitterness the Jews experienced while slaves in Egypt. Hannah Bernard (right) carries a pack of matzoh, or unleavened bread, on her back as the Jews did when they left Egypt. Kensky says the egg symbolizes spring and the matzoh, the unleavened bread. Traditionally, Kensky says, children in Sefardic Jewish families (from Spanish or Oriental descent) act out the flight from Egypt on the first night of Passover.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
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Bar-Bat Mitzvah An innovative bar-bat mitzvah was held recently for nine students in the Jewish Cultural School. Departing from traditional format, the youths worked on individual projects and presented them at the ceremony. Prior to the bar-bat mitzvah, at left, Linda Miller, Anne Sperling and Jenny Gamson lighted Sabbath candles. Eli Siegel and Daniel Rothman, at right took part in kiddush - a benediction pronounced over wine - before the ceremony. (News Photos by Cecil Lockard)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
Caption:
Bar-Bat Mitzvah An innovative bar-bat mitzvah was held recently for nine students in the Jewish Cultural School. Departing from traditional format, the youths worked on individual projects and presented them at the ceremony. Prior to the bar-bat mitzvah, at left, Linda Miller, Anne Sperling and Jenny Gamson lighted Sabbath candles. Eli Siegel and Daniel Rothman, at right took part in kiddush - a benediction pronounced over wine - before the ceremony. (News Photos by Cecil Lockard)

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1974
Caption:
Daniel Rothman speaks about 'Migration from Eastern Europe' during bar-bat mitzvah at Beth Israel Congregation. Seated, from left, are teacher Andrea Katz and other participants, Eli Siegel, Anne Sperling, Linda Miller, Jill Hoffman, Jenny Gamson, David Garvin, Amy Hoffman and Lisa Finkle.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 5, 1972
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Benefit Art Sale Sunday Art from galleries through out the United States will be auctioned Sunday at 1429 Hill in a benefit for Beth Israel Congregation. Holding one of the paintings which will go on the block are Mrs. Jarvis T. Franzblau (left) and Mrs. Herbert H. Paper. The event, open to the public, will begin with a 6:30 p.m. preview. The auction is scheduled to start at 7: 30 p.m.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 22, 1971
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White Cloth Covers Torah White cloth covers the Torah as a symbol of the Jewish high holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rabbi Allan Kensky of Beth Israel Congregation also wears white.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 9, 1966
Caption:
Holy Days Rabbi Harold S. White of Beth Israel Congregation demonstrates the art of blowing the shofar (ram's horn) to three young members of his congregation: Ann Sperling, 5, and her brothers, Michael, 10, and Gene, 7, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sperling, 2563 Esch. Shown are the Ark and Torahs (scrolls of the law) with their crowns and breastplates which are used un the high holiday rituals.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 4, 1964
Caption:
Fascinated Observers Rabbi Harold S. White, spiritual leader of Beth Israel Congregation, blows the shofar, the ram's horn, for Glenn, Elaine and Bruce Galler (left to right), junior members of his congregation. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Galler. The ram's horn is employed during the High Holy Days to recall the redemption of Isaac from the sacrificial altar by a ram. The Torah (center), the scroll of the five books of Moses, will be cantillated during the services.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 5, 1948
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YOUTHS LEAD HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES: These three Ann Arbor youngsters, Marvin Katz, (left) Berton Willerd and Larry Scott, all members of the Beth Israel Congregation, are pictured above as they officiated this morning at special Rosh Hashonah services for children at the Jewish Center on Hill St. This is the first time that the special services, for children and conducted by children, have been held here.