EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL

World Sabbath An Interfaith Experience of Music, Dance and Prayer:

Seeking to build a world of tolerance, justice, faithfulness and peace.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Prelude Jim Gabriel (Pianist/Organist)

Processional: World Sabbath Committee, Religious and Faith Community Leaders, Participants, Children of Peace; Jim Gabriel (Pianist/Organist)

Sounding of the ShofarAbraham MIller, Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills, MIThe shofar is a ram’s horn used by ancient Jews in religious and civic ceremonies, and is now sounded at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, two of the most important holy days for Jews. Today, at this service, it functions as a call to action, to take our understand-ing and our relationships out into the world and to make it better. In Jewish tradition, this is called Tikkun Olam, repair of the world.

Muslim Call to Prayer Hassan Awada, MAYA Schoool, Dearborn, MIFive times a day the call to prayer is chanted before each prayer. Followers of the Islamic faith, all over the world, stop what they are doing and pray. The call to prayer is like an alarm clock for a devout Muslim. It notifies the believers that the time for prayer has com-menced and to get ready for the prayer. With each prayer, they show their devotion to God, most often called by the Arabic name, Allah. Today, there are nearly 1 billion followers of Islam across the world. The word Islam means “Surrender to God,” and followers of this faith (known as Muslims) are required to submit to God’s will. The religion’s holy book, the Qur’an, contains the word of Allah, as told by the angel Gabriel to Islam’s Prophet and Messenger Muhammad.

Allah Akbar (4x)God is GreatAsh-Hadu aana -illaha (2x)I testify that there is no God but the AlmightyAsh-Hadu anna Mohammadan rasoolullah (2x)I testify that Mohammad is the messenger of GodHayya ala ssalah (2x) Come to prayer

Blowing of the Conch Shell Vishal Chandu, Bharatiya Temple, Troy, MI

Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest living religions. It is a rich collection of hundreds of spiritual and philosophical traditions, followed throughout Asia for more than 5,000 years. Most traditions within Hinduism share certain distinctive core beliefs, despite the absence of an identifiable beginning in history, single founder, central religious establishment or sole authoritative scripture. The concept of Pluralism is expressed through the diversity of Hindu practice and centuries of peaceful coexistence with various faiths. Hindus blow the conch during worship at home and the temple, or to mark an important occasion. When the conch is blown, the primordial sound Om is produced, which is considered to represent the Universe and the Truth behind it.

WelcomeRabbi Mark MIller,Temple Beth-El and Gail Katz, World Sabbath Chairperson

Worship Through Music in the Jewish TraditionOseh Shalom/Children of Peace by Nurit Hirsch and Jerry SperlingCantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz, Director; Samantha Jahr, Asst. Director; Jim Gabriel, PianistTemple Beth El Youth Choir - Noah Benz, Emily Johnson, Ethan Kalt, Abraham Miller, Sarah Ostheimer, Ava Paige, Payton Renusch, Sydney Rosenberg, Ari Sklar, Sarah Solomon The Jewish people brought monotheism to the world, and have embraced their Covenant with God for nearly 4,000 years. Judaism is defined by an on-going interaction with sacred texts, starting with the Torah – the Five Books of Moses that open the Hebrew Bible and describe the creation of the world, the first Jews (Abraham and Sarah) and their family, and the legendary Exodus from slavery in Egypt led by the great prophet Moses. The Torah also includes the 10 Commandments, among a broad series of laws and stories that help build cohesive families and strong communities. In the words of the great rabbi Hillel, who was asked to describe the Torah while the questioner stood on one foot, “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. The rest is commentary.”

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL

World Sabbath Program

Hayya ala-Falah (2x)Come to success Hayya ala-Kheiril-amal (2x)Come to the best deedAllahu Akbar (2x)God is The GreatestLa-ilaha illallah (2x) There is no God but the Almighty

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Worship Through Dance in the Hindu TraditionNartana Ganapati Sanjana Sharma, Kavya Varadarajan, Harini Sangeetham, Michelle Leon, Gayathri Subbiah, Sriya Neelam Bharatiya Temple/Students of Nupur Dance Academy Ganapati is the Hindu god of auspicious beginnings. The song lyric praises him as the son of God Siva and Goddess Parvati. He is radiant like thousand Suns, with his elephant head, big ears and curled trunk. He is the remover of obstacles and destroyer of ignorance.

Worship Through Prayer in the Zoroastrian TraditionAfriti Chinoy and Miss Delna Sholapurwalla

Zoroastrianism is considered to be one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, having originated in Persia or modern day Iran over 3000 years ago. Its founder Prophet Zarathustra or Zoroaster taught belief in one God, Ahura Mazda. His teachings are contained in the divine songs called Gathas. A dominant religion of the civilized world from 500 BC to 500 AD Zoroastrianism influenced many other faiths that originated in the Middle East with concepts of Heaven and Hell, the coming of a Savior and the final Day of Judgement. The religion also preaches non-violence, religious tolerance and philanthropy. By practicing the principles of Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds, Zoroastrians work to create a Heaven on Earth filled with peace and prosperity.

Our Prayer today: Ashem Vohu - Righteousness is Good. It is the Best. It brings Happiness. Happiness to Him who is Righteous for the sake of the Highest Righteousness Alone. That is the Best. Yatha Ahu Vairyo - As God rules over the World with His Powerful Will, so does a true religious teacher with his pious teachings. The blessings of a good, loving, peaceful mind come to those who toil not for themselves but for Ahura Mazda (God Of Wisdom) The one who helps the deserving helps Ahura Mazda rule over the Universe. Kerfeh Mozd - To be able to win forgiveness for my sins, may I gain the reward of good deeds. May all the good people be blessed with righteousness as wide as the world, as long as the rivers and as shining as the sun. May it be so even as I pray.

Worship Through Music in the Sikh Tradition - KirtenYashpreet Singh, Maheep Singh, Yashprit Singh, Manjot Singh, Preet Singh, Jeevin Singh, Maheep Singh Sikhism is a monotheistic religion based on a definitive revelation. With over 25 million followers worldwide, it is one of the youngest major world religions. Sikhism was revealed to Guru Nanak over 500 years ago in the Punjab, the Sikh Homeland in South Asia. Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of Sikhi (also Sikhism) talked about the principle of Oneness, which leaves no room for distinctions based on race, caste, creed, gender, color or nationality. Therefore, differences between “them” and “us” vanish. As it says in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scriptural Canon, “I see no stranger.” For this reason, principles of divinity, dignity and liberty are inherent to the Sikh lifestyle. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion, remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality between all human beings and social justice, while emphatically denouncing superstitions and blind rituals. Kirten is the singing of the verses in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Sikh scripture is set to musical meter or Raag. At most Sikh religious gatherings, (sangats or diwans) kirtan (Sikh Sacred Music) is a big part of the program. Sikh kirten was traditionally performed on stringed instruments including the rabab, dilruba, taus, sarangi and saranda, with percussion accompaniment on pakhawaj, mirdang or jori.

Worship Through Prayer in the Baha’i TraditionMark Stone and Bob Schneeweiss and the Baha’i ChildrenThe Baha’i faith began in Persia (modern-day Iran) in 1844. Its Prophet-Founder was Baha’u’llah, a name meaning “Glory of God.” Baha’is believe in the unity of mankind and accept the great world religions and their prophets. Some of their beliefs are the Oneness of God, the essential harmony of science and religion, the elimination of prejudices of all kinds, equality of men and women, a spiritual solution to economic problems, universal compulsory education and independent investigation of the truth. Although there are no clergy, there is a governing body called the Universal House of Justice in Haifa, Israel which has a board of nine members voted on by Baha’is all over the world. The central purpose of all Baha’is is to bring forth an ever-advancing civilization. Like the Torah, Bible and Quran, the Baha’is have holy books written by the founder of their faith. “Let your vision be world embracing.”

Because the World Sabbath is a celebration of children from all faith traditions, we’ve chosen a prayer revealed especially for the children of the world. “Oh God! Educate these children. These children are the plants of Thine orchard, the flowers of Thy meadow, the roses of Thy garden. Let Thy rain fall upon them; let the Sun of Reality shine upon them with Thy love. Let Thy breeze refresh them in order that they may be trained, grow and develop, and appear in the utmost beauty. Thou art the Giver. Thou art the Compassionate.” – Abdu’l-Baha

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Worship Through Music in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I am a Child of God/Faith in Every Footstep Youth & Missionary Choir: Emma Palmer, Sister Fuapau, Sister Herder, Cora Truscott, Sister Hansen, Sister Jensen, Bodi Johnson, Elder Ferguson, Elder O’Brien, David Williams, Elder Thompson, Elder Cooper, Luke Sanchez, Parker Sanchez, Elder Gurney, Elder Gouchenour, Elder Taylor, Elder Coleman, Cayenne Johnson, Elise Kesler, Rachel Miltimore, Maurielle Cook, Hollis Cook

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe the family is divine in nature and God has designed it as the fundamental building block of all community, both on earth and through eternity. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together” (Romans 8:16-17). Through following Christ’s teachings, Latter-day Saints believe all people can become “partakers of the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4). In I Am a Child of God we express that all human beings are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit, son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. In “Faith in Every Footstep” we share that happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work and wholesome recreational activities.

Worship Through Dance in the Jain TraditionShikha Lakhani, Siddharth Lakhani, Kavya Doshi, Tanushka Shah, Avnee Jain, Jaina Shah, Aarian Shah, Rachit Shah, Adiva Jain and Roma Jain Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of India, predating recorded history as referenced in Hindu scriptures. It is an original system, quite distinct and independent from all other Indian philosophies. Jains believe in the philosophy of Karma, reincarnation of worldly soul, hell and heaven as a punishment or reward for one’s deeds, and liberation (Nirvän or Moksha) of the self from life’s misery of birth and death in a way similar to the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. Though there are similarities in these South Asian religions, there are some major portions of the belief system that remain unique to each religion. The children will present a song which praises all the Tirthankars and the Pilgrims of Jain religion. It is a traditional Indian folk dance.

Worship Through Prayer in the Hare Krishna TraditionEric Crosley/Antariksa das The Hare Krishna Movement is based on the ancient Vedic Scriptures of India and written in Sanskrit, which is acknowledged to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, written language on our planet. Just like there is no Jewish tradition without Moses, Christian tradition without Jesus or Islamic tradition without Muhammad, there is no Vedic tradition without Krishna. The most unique and important point of our faith tradition, is that Krishna Himself is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or more succinctly, God. The Bhagavad-Gita is part of the great spiritual epic known as the Mahabharata, a most important Vedic literature. The name Bhagavad-Gita, translates as Bhagavad: God and Gita: Song. It is known all over the world as “The Song of God”. Sri Caitanya taught the chanting of the great chant for deliverance, the Hare Krishna mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare, as a simple and sublime process for achieving self-realization.

Presentation of Peace Award World Sabbath Peace Awardee: Beverly Brun (posthumous)

Presenter: Ruth Turner Received by Rev. Dr. Wesley Brun, Nardin Park United Methodist Church. Bev Brun was an active member of the World Sabbath planning committee for many years, and introduced the waving of the multi-colored napkins to represent our diversity! She had been a champion for promoting respect and understanding for the many faiths and cultures around the world. Bev was a member of the Nardin Park United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills, and married to Dr. Wesley Brun, a United Methodist pastor.

Nardin Park Liturgical DancersBeth Titus/Karen Poole, Directors, Angel Afolabi, Christine Afolabi, Lily Babcock, Lizzy Babcock, Olivia Brown, Jacqueline Brown, Emma Latimer, Emily Scobel, Kaylie Snow We are here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. Be generous with your lives. Live justly and you’ll prompt others to open up with God, this generous God of all earth’s people. We share this dance in honor of Bev Brun and to the glory of God.

Interfaith Pledge Led by Rev. Fran Hayes- Littlefield Presbyterian Church, Dearborn, MIClergy, Religious and Faith Community LeadersWe pledge ourselves this day in the name of all we hold holy, to raise our voices in the cause of peace. No longer shall we remain silent when armies march and children die, while dictators lay the blame on God. No longer shall we remain silent when religious and political leaders use religion as an excuse for bloodshed or claim faith as a reason for war. We shall raise our voices when prejudice and persecution are blamed on God. We shall raise our voices when scriptures are twisted. We shall build a world of tolerance, justice, faithfulness, and peace. We shall build a world where all may know that our faith calls us to be builders of peace, not makers of war. And this we pledge: Shalom, Salaam, Shanti, Peace.

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Musical Selection – Children of Peace, “We are Children of Peace” Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz, Director

We are children of peace. We are the children of the world. 2x

We are children of friendship. We are the children of the world. 2x

We don’t want war anymore. We are the children of the world. 2x

CHORUS Listen people everywhere - hear our song. Come and take somebody’s hand, sing along. The choice is ours - what will we do? It’s up to me, it’s up to you.

We are children of justice. We are the children of the world. 2x

We are children of compassion. We are the children of the world. 2x

We are children of love. We are the children of the world. 2x

CHORUS

We are children of music. We are the children of the world. 2x

CHORUS

Passing of the Peace Banner FROM: Rabbi Mark Miller, Temple Beth El, Bloomfield Hills, MI TO: Rev. Dr. William Danaher, Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Threefold Benediction Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz, Temple Beth El and Rev. Dr. William Danaher, Christ Church Cranbrook

Y’varech’cha Adonai v’yishm’recha. - May God bless you and keep you.Ya’eir Adonai panav eilecha vichuneka. - May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

Yisa Adonai panav eilecha, v’yaseim l’cha shalom. - May God’s presence be with you, and grant you peace.

Closing Song- “Olam Chesed Y’baneh” by Rabbi Menachem Creditor Led by: Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz

Please wave your colorful banners!!Olam chesed y’baneh, yai dai dai… (4x)

I will build this world from love, yai dai dai…

And you must build this world from love, yai dai dai…

And if we build this world from love, yai dai dai…

Then God will build this world from love, yai dai dai…

Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements by Gail Katz

Responsive Prayer for PeaceLed by Rabbi Megan Brudney

We pray this day for children and families who suffer, starve and die as victims of environmental degradation, racial conflict, ethnic persecution, and religious war. Shalom, Salaam, Shanti, Peace

We weep as bullets fly, suicide bombs explode, houses of worship burn, machetes draw blood, and the life drains from the eyes of innocent children in holy lands and sacred cities across the globe. Shalom, Salaam, Shanti, Peace

We remember especially today the children of Sudan... Syria... Israel... India... Pakistan... Afghanistan... Iraq... and other countries around the world that have suffered war and unrest. Shalom, Salaam, Shanti, Peace

We call on all people of faith in every land to unite their hearts in the pledge that all boys and girls everywhere will have full and fair access to education, healthcare, nutrition, environmental protection, prosperity and peace. Shalom, Salaam, Shanti, Peace

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The 2017 World Sabbath welcomes clergy, faith and community leaders

Rabbi Mark Miller, Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz Rabbi Megan Brudney Temple Beth El

Rev. Dr. William Danaher Christ Church Cranbrook

Rev. Dr. Wesley Brun Rev. Melanie Carey Rev. George Covintree Rev. Lynn Hasley Karen Poole Nardin Park United Methodist Church

Brother Al Mascia, OFM Hazzan Steve Klaper Song and Spirit Institute for Peace

Rev. Fran Hayes Littlefield Presbyterian Church

Reb Aura Ahuvia Congregation Shir Tikvah

Imam Elahi Islamic House of Wisdom

Rev. Ric BeattieUnity of Royal Oak

Rev. Dr. Mary Beidron North Congregational Church

Sr. Nancy JamrozMadonna University Interfaith Center

Rev. Dharmananda Mahapradhu Buddhist Council of America

Rev. Rich Peacock Rev. Charlotte Sommers First United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Loren M. Scribner Grosse Isle Presbyterian Church

Barbara Talley Hope United Methodist Church

Christine Bertram Oakland Community College

Rev Dr. Charles Packer Pine Hill Congregational Church

Rev. Bob Agnew Fort Street Presbyterian Church

Rev. Jim Lee Renaissance Unity

Imam Arif Huskic Hamtramck

President Justin Cook Joe Zielinski Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Rabbi Joshua Bennett Temple Israel

Please join us for an Afterglow in the Handleman Social Hall.

RecessionalJim Gabriel (Pianist/Organist)

Narayana Swamy Bharatiya Temple

Rev. Charmaine Johnson Robin Moore Hartford Memorial Baptist Church

Rev. Michael Curry Detroit, MI

Executive Director - MMCCImam - Muslim Unity Center

Rabbi David Nelson Emeritus, Cong. Beth Shalom

Rolling Shofar BlastTemple Beth El Shofar Corps - Rabbi Mark Miller, Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz, Rabbi Megan Brudney, James Deutchman, Ilana Kalmowitz, Abraham Miller, Mori Miller, L. Steven WeinerThe shofar is a ram’s horn used by ancient Jews in religious and civic ceremonies, and is now sounded at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, two of the most important holy days for Jews. Today, at this service, it functions as a call to action, to take our understanding and our relationships out into the world and to make it better. In Jewish tradition, this is called Tikkun Olam, repair of the world.

Scott Steiner St John’s Episcopal Church

Rev. Dr. Ventra Asana Michigan Interfaith Power and Light

Jeong Gak Eric Wilkins Jeong Chun Roberto Berry Hwa Son Josh Plucinski Hwa Ja Bill Secrest Still Point Buddhist Temple

Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari

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Children of Peace Houses of Worship

Gail Katz, ChairMeredith Skowronski, Administrator

Eide Alawan Azar Alizideh

April CookRabbi Dorit Edut

Mary GilhulyDanielle GordonMicki Grossman

Arif Huskic Charmaine Johnson

Jain Society of Greater Detroit, Temple Beth El, Clawson United Methodist Church, Zoroastrian Association of Michigan, Nardin Park United Methodist Church, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Royal Oak First United Methodist Church,

First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Fort Street Presbyterian Church, North Congregational Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church,

Way Elementary School, St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bharatiya Temple

Special thanks ... to the following donors for their generous support of the

March, 2017 World Sabbath

Temple Beth El for their venue and assistance and for generously sponsoring the Afterglow

Christ Church Cranbrook for printing of program

The Write Stuff, Inc. for design of program and flyers

WISDOM

Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit

Home Depot in Pontiac for providing materials for the Peace Banners

Cantor Rachel Gottlieb KalmowitzCarol KravetzPadma Kuppa

Judy Lewis Rev. Charles Packer

Janet PoundKim Raznik

Raman SinghLoretta Stanton

Ruth TurnerTeri Weingarden

2017 World Sabbath Planning Committee

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