2014 Morris (ז״ל) and Betty Starkman Annual Genealogy Lecture and Election of Officers

Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Adat Shalom Synagogue – Glass Room
29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills
Election, Brunch and Lecture – $35 per person

Catering by The Epicurean Group. This is a glatt kosher event
supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit.

“My Mother’s Voice” with Judy Sima

Judy SimaTake a journey into the past with Judy Sima as she tells stories of her mother, Elsa Mosbach, including the compelling account of her encounter with the Gestapo on Kristallnacht, her escape from Germany during World War II and adjustment to her new life in America.

Following the storytelling, Judy describes her research to chronicle her mother’s journey. In the second part of the program, participants will be encouraged to tell stories about their own parents using a series of “Conversation Starters.” We will break up into smaller, more intimate circles where you can feel free to reminisce. After the event, take the “Conversation Starters” home to share your stories with loved ones. There are guaranteed to be smiles, laughter and possibly a few tears. Everyone leaves with a warm feeling in their hearts having brought memories back to life and knowing that others have enjoyed them, too.

Proposed Slate

President: Adina Lipsitz
VP, Programming: Position Open
VP, Membership: Richard Jaeger
VP, Publicity: David Goldis
Recording Secretary: Position Open
Corresponding Secretary: Diane Freilich
Treasurer: Irwin S. Alpern

Would you like to join the board?
We are also looking for an Editor for our award-winning publication, Generations.
Please contact John Kovacs at elections@jgsmi.org by June 1, 2014.

Judy Sima is an award winning storyteller, author, and educator. She has been featured at conferences and festivals, schools and libraries throughout Michigan and across the country. A retired middle school librarian, Judy has been telling stories since 1983. Considered to be the “Pied Piper of Storytelling in Metro Detroit,” Judy has introduced many young people and adults to the art of storytelling. She is the recipient of the Distinguished National Service Award from the National Storytelling Network and the current president of the Detroit Story League.