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hen it comes to public symbols, none in the Detroit Jewish community is as significant as the Holocaust Memorial Center (HMC) in Farmington Hills. Located on a heavily traveled street and adjacent to restaurants and low-slung office parks, the imposing building is by design an architectural conArthur Horwitz tradiction. It shockingly communicates the enormity of the unparalleled crime against Jews that, in many cases, was occurring next door to a fence, wall, gate or street where non-Jews were still going about their everyday business. The contradictions go beyond the physical. Initially opened in 1984 adjacent to the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, the HMC was tucked into a small and mostly subterranean space surrounded by acres of greenery. Its founder, Rabbi Charles Rosenzveig, and the Shaarit Haplaytah — the survivors/remnants of the Holocaust — made the HMC a place for Zachor — remembering what was
done by the Nazis and their collaborators to their own families and the Six Million. The HMC was also a place that would protect the almost unspeakable uniqueness of this War Against the Jews, as the author Lucy Dawidowicz called it — always countering those who would attempt to revise, diminish or dilute it. In its current facility since 2004, the HMC continues as a national focal point for learning the lessons of the Holocaust. As the HMC’s website states, “knowledge of the past is essential in order to avoid its repetition.” It also states that “witnessing the horrors perpetuated by the most educated society in Europe brings the rude awakening that education, including religious education, is no barrier against hatred and violence. The education one absorbs at the HMC veers one toward constructive social consciousness.” Collectively, the HMC is a place of nuance. It preserves and protects the uniqueness of the Holocaust, serves as a continuing memorial for survivors and their families, and teaches lessons intended to promote tolerance, reject bigotry and take righteous stances against oppression. So, with our political climate
already supercharged, rhetoric flying and Twitter accounts aflutter, it was only a matter of time before the ugly situation at our country’s border with Mexico would bring a clash of competing narratives to our community’s doorstep: one depicting helpless refugees from strife herded into concentration camps staffed by Nazi-like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents; the other depicting aliens invading our country, often with rapists and convicts in tow, who cannot enter without proper documentation and are temporarily housed in detention facilities. And that time occurred on Aug. 20 when an estimated 200 people — separated by Farmington Hills police and their vehicles — gathered in front of the HMC. None could recollect a previous occasion when a group with a significant number of Jewish protesters were challenged by a group of mostly Jewish counter-protesters at a revered Jewish institution that both sides honor and respect but claim as justification for their positions and actions. Close the Camps Detroit, a group that includes Holocaust survivors, Holocaust educators and communal continued on page 8
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whispered, “Can you please not kiss me in front of my friends?” to walking 10 feet in front of you lest people realize you are actually related. Then comes the day like one I experienced a few years ago. We were out of town for Shabbat and my teenage boys went to a new shul. Hours later, I ventured there myself, peeked into the sanctuary and saw my boys all the way at the back. I opened the door a little and gave them the trademark embarrassing two-handed mom wave, which they pointedly ignored but which caused the gentlemen standing in front of them to swivel around to ask my boys, “Do you know her?” Later they told me proudly what
they had responded. Son one: “No.” Son two: “Never seen her before in my life.” I reckon that if there was a Most Embarrassing Parent Championships, I’d at the very least get an Honorable Mention. And I’d probably stand on the stage, waving it over my head, yelling to my kids, who are shuffling out the back door, “Yoohoo! Snufflepants! Snookums-Wookums! Come take a picture with me!” These days, I’ve been going to the gym with two of my teenagers. While there, they do all these lunge-y moves and lifts that look super professional and sporty, studiously avoiding my continued on page 8
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work in the Detroit Jewish community. I left a high-paying corporate job more than five years ago to shift my career into something more meaningful. While culture-shocked at first, I was quickly embraced and lauded by peers for making the shift. I felt proud of myself. While money matters, happiness and fulfillment felt more important. I had found my happy place. Shifting from the for-profit to the nonprofit world, I immediately noticed differences (fewer resources, less money, more opinions). I was (and still am) continually impressed by all the heart and drive to help our community. I fully believe and support the mission of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and its affiliated agencies. However, with all the passion that exists, there is one pervasive issue that has continually surprised me. My female co-workers and I constantly experience “microinequities.” These are small messages,
gestures and statements that devalue and discourage an individual in their workplace. Micro-inequities are often subtle and hard-to-prove, frequently unconscious and occur wherever people are perceived to be “different.” In this case, different is female. And while certainly not exclusive to the Detroit Jewish community, the regularity with which I have observed this behavior is simply shocking — well beyond anything I experienced in corporate America. I am part of a team within my agency, with a few men and a few women. Yet the women are consistently asked to book meetings, take minutes and perform menial tasks more than our male counterparts on the team. One female coworker was told she needs to “smile more” and that she doesn’t look “happy enough” around the office. A male coworker once referred to two females who worked for him as “his girls.” Another female coworker, in a senior position, was verbally berated by the CEO in a way that I have never heard him speak to a man. During an early morning board meeting, I was setting up a presentation
and my male coworkers were schmoozing. When the CEO realized breakfast was not ready on time, he looked at me and said, “Go into the kitchen and help them get breakfast ready.” Of all the staff members there, I was actually the only one not standing around as I was trying to prepare everything for the daily meeting. And yet I, the lone female at the time, was the one directed to go to the kitchen. Moreover, while the staff at my agency is mostly female, the board is two-thirds male. Successful businessmen make comments like “good for you, you actually know the numbers” and “nice job ordering the food.” Female board members have been referred to as “overly emotional” and, thus, have had their opinions dismissed behind closed doors. I know these are not the #metoo moments other females have shared in the last couple of years. I’m in no way comparing the gender bias I’ve experienced to the atrocious workplace behavior associated with that movement. These are subtle, but mighty, expressions of bias. Bit by bit, they peck away at the morale of the female
I’m really surprised that Lisa Brown would smear Marty Knollenberg with an accusation that was thoroughly investigated by the Livingston County prosecutor and dismissed as without merit (“A Life Remembered,” Aug. 15, page 20). To review, Brown claimed Knollenberg “assaulted” her during a 2016 State of the County Address — in a room of over 600 people. The people present said it didn’t happen. The prosecutor said it didn’t happen and dismissed her case. But now Brown floats a phantom phone call from Brooks Patterson claiming he expressed regret over Knollenberg’s actions. What a load of revisionist garbage! Brooks didn’t support Brown’s version of events when he was alive. And Brown never mentioned the call publicly until now. But for her own political ends, she’s now putting words in the mouth of a dead man. Disgraceful. Fortunately, we don’t need Brooks to correct Lisa Brown’s lie — we have the public record of the Livingston County prosecutor and the sworn testimony of the witnesses present. The Jewish News should be ashamed for publishing this and allowing Lisa Brown to smear Marty Knollenberg with long ago disproven charges. — Jennifer Murray Okemos
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rabbis, chose the site to dramatize their concerns about abhorrent conditions at the border with Mexico. They fear the country is descending into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. As survivor Rene Lichtman told the Jewish News, “It is very appropriate (for us to be here) because this museum stands for what happened and could happen.” They carried signs that included: “ICE = Swastika” and “Close the Camps!” The Jewish counter-protesters included Holocaust survivors, longtime conservative activists and Trump supporters. They were joined unexpectedly by about 15 “Proud Boys” — a decentralized group that the Anti-Defamation League defines as “a right-wing ‘fraternity’ who present themselves as defenders of conguest column
servative values and put a premium on confronting or attacking leftists.” “Proud Boys” affiliates have been associated with white supremacist activities in Charlottesville, New York and elsewhere. Counter protest organizer Eugene Greenstein told the Jewish News, “People should not be using the Holocaust Museum as a prop for their political agenda.” Counter protest speaker Rabbi Aryeh Spero told the Jewish News “it is just terrible to use the backdrop of the Holocaust Memorial Center to somehow portray to the public that there is no difference between the real concentration camps and detention centers.” Counter protester signs included: “Anti-Semite Left (Commies) Go Home/Proud to Defend Jews,” “Stop
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employee. Motivation, trust and perceived value decline with every comment. Personally, they make me feel small and unimportant. Furthermore, all these micro-inequities have been drastically exacerbated as many of the women in the office have come to realize the gap in pay between themselves and men in the office is significant. Even men who have left the organization received significantly more than the women who currently hold the same position. It’s truly the perfect recipe for thwarting motivation and productivity. Perhaps this is analogous to what we’ve read in the Bible, which doesn’t present one unified view of women. At times, women are presented as men’s equals — as in the first creation in Genesis. At other times, they are secondary in status — as in the laws that place women under the authority of their husbands and fathers. However, Jewish law has never been static; it has adapted across the generations. It has always been influenced by the world in which the Jews live. I grew up with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but now my kids have Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel and Leah. Change is possible. Just as Judaism has changed in its views of feminism, so must we. We must stop with the subtle machismo. We must detect and eliminate microinequalities and focus on true gender equality. This is no longer the Mad Men era. Let’s stop looking only at women to coordinate the lunches or meetings. And, even as I write this, I’m imaging the eyerolling of some of the men who will read this article. There will be comments made, “Oh, now I cannot ask you to order the food, right?” My answer: Yes, we can order food, but so can you. I ask the same men to pause and consider how they would react if constantly marginalized and devalued simply because of their gender? From experience, I can tell you it’s horrible. It reverberates
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Exploiting The Holocaust” and “Build the Wall.” The protesters are correct to sound the alarm about the slippery slope toward right-wing authoritarianism they believe is occurring. Conditions at the detention centers are disgraceful, and the seeming lack of humanity coming from our country’s leadership is appalling. The counter-protesters are also correct to claim that comparing the detention centers to Nazi concentration camps is knowingly inaccurate and insensitive to the survivors who endured them. As the child of one survivor and the son-in-law of another, the HMC is a place for me to remember family members, renew strength in the face of current challenges, and derive
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“These micro-inequities are subtle, but mighty, expressions of bias. Bit by bit, they peck away at the morale of the female employee. Motivation, trust and perceived value decline with every comment. Personally, they make me feel small and unimportant.” throughout the entire organization and impacts productivity, drive and efficiency. Fighting gender bias starts with knowledge and understanding, and that’s why I’ve written this. To be heard. To shed light on this issue. Maybe to start a conversation. The Detroit Jewish community is one of the best, no question. There’s also no doubt that women are a critical part of this community, the Jewish Federation and its agencies. With greater equality comes greater success. So, imagine, for a moment, how much more we can accomplish, how many more people we can help and how much greater we can all be — with total equality. ■
inspiration from those who refused to stay silent. Visitors to the HMC typically depart with resolve to take some form of action — large or small — against intolerance. While the HMC sidewalk along Orchard Lake Road is available for the espousal of collective points of view, the protesters and counter-protesters would have benefited more from a visit (or repeat visit) inside the HMC — as individuals — to wrestle with the lessons of the Holocaust, understand its unarguable truths and nuances, more fully inform their points of view … and respect the institution they were both claiming for their backdrop. ■ Arthur Horwitz is publisher and executive editor of the Detroit Jewish News. See a related story on page 16.
“Step by Embarrassing Step” from page 5
adoring gaze from the mirror. Meanwhile, I work up a heavy sweat on the treadmill, walking at speed number 3, and call out things like, “Don’t lift that weight over your head! What if you drop it!?” Recently a few of my more ambitious relatives and I have started doing 5Ks together. It’s a great healthy activity, something fun to bond over and a huge ego boost. There are all these lovely cheering spectators shouting encouraging things and a finisher’s medal — even for folks like me, one of the very last to cross the finish line, who spends much more time ambling along and schmoozing on the phone than doing anything that even remotely resembles running. A few weeks ago, we participated in the Electric Bolt in Ann Arbor, which raises money for ALS research. We were hugely excited to hear my 13-year-old son Avi’s name being announced — he came in second in his age category! We were whooping up a storm, and only discovered later that out of the hundreds of participants, the grand total of runners in his age bracket was … two. All in all, I figure parenthood means payback-time — I totally did this to my parents as a teen, too. So at least I know this “embarrassing parent thing” does come to an end one day. But working out together (if you’re going to be generous with your terminology and allow me to call what I do “working out”… ) is definitely, I feel, a step in the right direction. Everything else, I just take in stride. ■
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consider voting for the so very antiSemetic, anti-Israel Democrats. Readers also responded on Facebook to the op-ed by Jonathan Tobin “What Real Incitement to Murder Looks Like” (Aug. 15, page 10). Molly Blumenstein Langwald: Incitement does not have to be screamed into crowds to work. It works very well in not so quiet ways, too. I do believe that Trump is pumped full of hate just as I believe that our congresswoman from Michigan has had the intention to incite hate from the very beginning. The problem is that once you open your mouth, you cannot take back what you say ... it is already out there. The same as me hitting the enter button by mistake on a previous post. These hateful people in positions of power are especially bad, for they know their power and choose to divide instead of working toward bringing our country together. It is all shameful. Linda Sue Greenwood: Since Trump rode down his gilded escalator and denounced Mexicans as being rapists and murders, he has had opportunities to speak more thoughtfully. He has insulted and created hateful controversy in every rally or public statement. To continue to make excuses about this vile person is wrong. When a person continually projects ignorance and hatred, we must open our eyes and accept who he really is. What other president of this country have so many Republicans bent over backwards to explain and protect? The JN welcomes comments online at thejewishnews.com or on its Facebook page. Letters can be sent to letters@renmedia.us.
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At Long Last … Holocaust survivor Bill Kaye celebrates his bar mitzvah with his grandson. JUDY GREENWALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY
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ny Jewish boy who’s had a bar mitzvah knows the long road of preparation and the work involved in reaching this time-honored milestone. Ask male family members and friends, and many may reluctantly admit the process was a struggle — mastering the Hebrew, learning the Torah portion, getting the chanting just right and spending hours in study instead of hours at play. But what if a young man was faced with a different struggle? Not one of mere perceived difficulty, but one of actual life and death? Such was the fate of each Jewish youth during the Second World War among those millions poised on the edge of manhood, most who tragically never reached that plateau. And for the survivors, their bar mitzvahs, normally a time of joy and achievement, went unacknowledged, lost to the reality of simple survival.
Yet, it’s a testament to the resiliency of life when, at 91, William “Bill” Kaye, a survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, joined his eldest grandson Elijah to finally celebrate his long-deferred bar mitzvah, something Bill promised himself when his grandson was born. “I said to myself, if I’m around for Elijah’s bar mitzvah, I’ll join him,” said Bill, who lives with wife, Ellie, in the spacious Clinton Township home he designed. Born Wolf Kornblum in Lodz, Poland, in April 1928, Bill was 11 years old when the war broke out. While others were heading east, his family — father Nathan, mother Tsivia (Sylvia) and older brother Mordechai — decided to stay in Poland. Eventually, they, along with extended family members, were moved into the Lodz Ghetto. “In the ghetto, we heard about the death camps like Treblinka and the gas chambers,” Bill said in accented English. “But we wanted to ignore the terrible things we heard.” Many of those incarcerated were forced to work in factories producing armaments for the Germans. Life was nothing short of overwhelming misery as people endured years surrounded by continued on page 14
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disease, hunger and inhumane treatment under Nazi rule. Although Bill was raised in an Orthodox home, attending cheder as a youngster, his 13th year came and went, the idea of proclaiming his status as an adult in the Jewish community now only an impossible dream.
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SURVIVING THE DEATH CAMPS The family remained in the ghetto until 1944, when liquidation forced them to Auschwitz. Bill recalled being a 16-yearold traveling in a grossly overcrowded freight car — still with his family — and nearly suffocating from lack of air. Upon arrival at the death camp, Bill’s mother was separated from her husband and children and sent to Bergen-Belsen, where she was presumed lost. Bill explained he thought he, too, would perish at Auschwitz. “It was almost a natural conclusion, to think you’d be killed, that you had no choice but to die.” Then, in January of 1945, Bill, his father and brother were transported to Buchenwald. “My father got sick there and was taken to a hospital, where he was killed,” he recalled, his bright blue eyes dimming with emotion. While in the camp, Bill was saved by an uncle who was already there by being chosen to work in a labor camp. “He told me to say I was an electrician so I would be selected for work,” he explained. The ability to work was how Bill managed to survive, but life in the camp was still unimaginably harsh. He and all the prisoners worked endless hours yet had to subsist on starvation rations. They endured indiscriminate beatings from the Nazi guards. The dead and dying were everywhere.
One of Bill’s most vivid and heart-wrenching memories from his imprisonment arose when he remembered the bone-chilling cold everyone suffered. “From the crematoria at Buchenwald, flames were shooting into the air day and night from the chimney,” he recalled. “When we were ordered outside, I was so cold, I was always shivering. I put my hands in my pockets for warmth. Sometimes when there was a downdraft, the smoke came down, and I noticed it was warmer where the smoke was. So, I went over to that place, but then thought, ‘I’m warming myself on the flames of my own people.’” Despite living through horrors like that, fate intervened for Bill once again in April 1945, when he was 17. “There was an announcement on April 5 saying all Jews should gather in the appelplatz (square). A man in the camp told me to go to the kinderblock (children’s barrack), which saved my life. The barrack leader was a Czech gentile, and when we heard the announcement, he said, ‘Children, if someone comes to kill us, they’ll have to come in with guns. We’re not going anyplace.’” AFTER LIBERATION After hiding for several days, Bill was liberated on April 11, 1945. Sadly, his brother perished the week before American soldiers freed the camp. Notably, a fellow prisoner who reached freedom with Bill was Elie Wiesel, who had been on the same transport in January. Years later, a proud moment for Bill and his wife occurred when Wiesel was scheduled to speak at Rochester College. Bill’s
wife Ellie tried to get tickets, and when she couldn’t, she spoke to the college president and said her husband had been liberated with Wiesel. The president invited the Kayes to a reception where they met Wiesel, and the two men were both honored at the event. After surviving the horrors of WWII, Bill was elated to learn his mother was alive. She had remarried in the camp, becoming Sylvia Goldstein, and even though she had lied about her age to avoid extermination, Bill saw her name on one of the survivor lists published after the camps were liberated, and they found each other. A relative in New York sponsored Sylvia and her new husband so they could leave Europe for America. After being widowed, Bill’s mother remained in New York, and while vacationing in the Catskills in 1984, she became ill. After she suffered a stroke, Bill moved her to Michigan to recover, but she passed away that year at the age of 87. Bill had come to the U.S. through the assistance of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and lived with his mother and stepfather in New York. He got a job with Albee Homes in Pennsylvania, selling pre-cut homes (a type of housing kit consisting of pre-cut materials for a home, popular in the first half of the 20th century). He found he had more interest in the actual building than in selling, so he transitioned to becoming a builder. The company sent him to Michigan in the early 1960s, and he settled in Mount Clemens. It was in 1969 when, attending a dance at the Holiday Inn, he met his wife Ellie, a history teacher in the Warren schools. Their getting married
was beshert, according to Ellie: “When I met Bill, he showed me the tattoo on his arm. His number — A19223 — was my home address. I knew we were meant to be together.” The two were engaged six weeks later and were married in 1970. A PROMISE KEPT From 1970 to 1975, the Kayes lived in Warren, close to where Ellie worked. They then moved with their young son Michael to Clinton Township in 1975, where Bill built the house where he and Ellie — joined that year by their second son, David — still live today. The Kayes are true east-siders, proud to be longtime members of the area’s small, tight-knit community of Jewish families who worship together at Congregation Beth Tephilath Moses in Mount Clemens, a short ride from their home, a home which the two still love to take care of. “Even at 91, you can still find Bill on his tractor-mower,” Ellie said with a smile. “He loves getting out and cutting the lawn. And I do the gardening and planting!” Taking a break from their active lifestyle by having Shabbat lunch with Michael, his wife, Irit, and their children Elijah, Jonathan, Joseph and Jessica at their Southfield home is a weekly tradition for Bill and Ellie. Elijah said he enjoys spending time with and talking to his grandfather and said it’s an honor to partner with his grandfather for his bar mitzvah. Elijah, whose Hebrew name is Eliyahu Mordechai, first celebrated with his parents in Israel and, after
returning home, was called to the Torah at Young Israel of Southfield on Aug. 24 along with Bill. “I was so happy to have my tatteleh (the affectionate name he calls Bill) celebrate with me!” said Elijah, who attends school at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah. “I feel very respectful of my grandfather. He wasn’t able to have a bar mitzvah because of the war, and I was privileged to be able to celebrate with him.” Elijah’s father, Michael, said, “I’m also proud to be able to bring this nachas to my father. It’s wonderful to be able to provide for my father this way, and to have a son who’s following in the traditions of Judaism and Torah.” Added mom, Irit, “Our family had been preparing for this since Eliyahu was born because, of course, we knew about my father-in-law’s promise. Bill could finally have his bar mitzvah, something he couldn’t even think about during the Holocaust, and we’re all so happy for them both.” David, Elijah’s uncle, who lives in Dallas, echoed the entire family’s sentiments as well. “My father should have had a bar mitzvah ceremony in 1941, but due to the Nazi invasion of Poland, that never happened,” he said. “I’m so excited my father can finally celebrate after all these years.” Michael added, “This was not only a gift to my father and my son. It was a gift to the whole family to be able to celebrate together.” Mazel tov to them both! ■
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THE OK HAND GESTURE USED BY THE PROUD BOYS While posing for pictures at the counter demonstration, members of the Proud Boys used a hand gesture approximating an “OK” sign. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), this hand sign has gained added meaning, with white supremacist groups “falsely promoting the gesture as a hate symbol,” claiming it represented the letters “WP,” for “white power.” The ADL states that “because of the traditional meaning of the ‘OK’ hand gesture, as well as other usages unrelated to white supremacy, particular care must be taken not to jump to conclusions about the intent behind someone who has used the gesture.”
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ith the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills as the backdrop, a rally the evening of Aug. 20 protesting conditions at U.S. detention centers organized by the Close the Camps Detroit Coalition attracted a counter-protest by Metro Detroiters Eugene Greenstein, Linda Stulberg and others. Unexpectedly joining the counter-protesters were approximately 15 members of the black-attired, all-male group Proud Boys. Greenstein said he was uncertain how the Proud Boys learned of the event, noting they were not invited by the organizers of the counter-protest. Farmington Hills police estimated approximately 200 people were in attendance, with most listening to the Close the Camps Detroit program. A representative of the Proud Boys who gave his name as Columbus said his group “heard about this (the counter-protest) through some of our friends, and we thought it was pretty disgusting that they (the Close the Camps Coalition) were out here politicizing the Holocaust. We wish that it was anywhere but the Holocaust Memorial Center, but we thought standing with them was more important than politicizing it.” The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) defines the Proud Boys as “a right wing ‘fraternity’ who present themselves as defenders of conservative values and put a premium on confronting or attacking leftists.” Members of the Proud Boys have been involved in violent clashes in Portland, Ore., and New York. Jason Kessler, a documented member of the Proud Boys, helped organize the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., in August of 2017 that resulted in violence and the death of a young woman. Rabbi Brent Gutmann from Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield was one of the voices heard at the Close the Camps rally.
“We are led by many different people from many places with different associations, but everyone is here as an individual representing his or her own conscience,” Gutmann said. “For me, the goal of being here is to demand that every human being deserves and receives dignity from our government.” Rene Lichtman, a Hidden Child during the Holocaust, told those assembled at the Close the Camps rally, “We are against what is happening with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the influence of (President) Trump. I empathize a lot with the children who are being separated from their families because that is what happened to me during the Second World War. I barely knew my mother.” WHY THIS LOCATION? The choice of location by Close the Camps was a source of contention among counter-protesters. “As a Jew, I find it difficult and as an American, too,” said Rabbi Aryeh Spero of the Conference of Jewish Affairs, who was the primary speaker to those assembled with the counter-protesters. Spero, a conservative thinker and pundit, is also continued on page 18
Rene Lichtman protests migrant detention outside the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills.
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is a nation of immigrants, but many vicpresident of Caucus for America, which tims were killed because America closed states on its website that it is “dedicated its borders to refugees in the 1930s.” to the preservation and promotion of Counter-protesters, situated just south our historic American civilization.” of the demonstration, waved American “It is just terrible to use the backdrop flags and used a bullhorn to object to of the Holocaust Memorial Center to points made by the somehow portray to speakers, including the public that there is observations that no difference between America does not subthe real concentration ject detainees to forced camps and the detenlabor, unlike internees tion centers,” Spero said in classic concentraGreenstein added, tion camps. Counter“People should not be protesters also called using the Holocaust Rabbi Aryeh Spero speaks to a crowd of participants in the Museum and the Holocaust as props for counter-protesters who objected to the main demonstration “commies.” their political agenda.” rally being held at HMC. Regarding the presLichtman felt difference of the Proud Boys, Rabbi Spero saw ently, claiming it “is a very appropriate location because this museum stands for them as “eclectic.” what happened and what could happen.” “I think a lot of them are not aligned with fascist groups; there are a lot of Speaker Emily DuThinh, a professor different chapters and to be fair to them, at Wayne State University, said, “We you have to judge them based on their gathered in front of the Holocaust Museum to honor the legacy and lessons particular chapter,” he said. Lichtman had a different opinion of the Holocaust. The Holocaust taught about the presence of this group. us the necessity to stand up and respect “It was very surreal to me and everydiversity and the dignity of all. America
Protesters and counter-protesters at the Close the Camp Rally Aug. 20 at the HMC
body on our side to see them at the rally,” he said. “These are exactly the folks that Trump will use, regardless if he wins or loses the upcoming election, to harass, intimidate and beat up people.” The HMC released a statement Aug. 20 regarding the rallies: “The Holocaust Memorial Center is not affiliated with the rally activity taking place in front of the building. The Holocaust Memorial Center is proud to be a museum of history and an educational institution. We are dedi-
cated to our mission to engage, educate and empower by remembering the Holocaust. We encourage everyone to draw thoughtful conclusions from the lessons we teach.” Members of the Farmington Hills Police Department provided protection for both sides of the protest. ■ Contributing Writer Louis Finkelman added to this report. See “Publisher’s Notebook” on page 5.
2019 Annual Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:30 pm Meeting Highlights Presentation of The Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for distinguished community service to:
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in my blood, and I am not walking away.” He will serve as a consultant to Federation and continue to lead the development of JLIFE, a new platform to engage individuals through events and programs — a platform of Jewish connectivity that can be useful here and in other Jewish communities, he says. And, in January, he will volunteer as chair of the board of Leading Edge, the Alliance for Excellence in Jewish Leadership. During Kaufman’s tenure, the Jewish Federation increased its endowments and other assets from $450 million to nearly $700 million, the highest level in its history. The Centennial Fund was launched and has now raised close to $240 million to support a variety of core Jewish areas. Kaufman also led the effort to reimagine young adult engagement in Metro Detroit, resulting in CommunityNEXT, NEXTGen Detroit and other affinities-based outreach approaches that have become national models. Also, under his watch,
Federation launched JHELP, a youth mental health initiative, and the Community-Wide Security Program. His time at Federation was not without controversy. When the Jewish Community Center closed its location in Oak Park in 2015 due to financial difficulties, Federation found a donor and stepped in to try to replace the building with a new structure that would be a gathering place in the area and home to several agencies. The old building was razed but tenants needed to sustain a new building could not be secured, and it never materialized. Community members still express bitterness. “I am deeply grateful to Scott for his remarkable commitment and service,” says Beverly Liss, Federation president. “While we will all greatly miss his many talents as an exec — along with his warmth, humor and tremendous personal integrity — we are excited for him to continue his journey as a creative visionary and leader.” Alan Kaufman, president of the United Jewish Foundation, the Federation’s fiduciary partner that holds, manages and distributes the Jewish community’s assets, said, “We are indebted to Scott for his extraordinary passion, commitment and hard work on behalf of Jewish Detroit. He is a unique leader whose inclusive approach has truly made an important difference for a number of people across our Jewish community.” For his part, Kaufman sees his position as “one of the major Jewish jobs open in the country.” “We’re in a good place, a good community with a wonderful professional team and lay leaders. It’s a good opportunity for someone,” he said. A search committee will be formed and will begin an extensive national search in the coming weeks, according to a Federation press release. “I am incredibly grateful for having this opportunity to work for our community on behalf of the Jewish people with incredible people, professionals, lay leaders, donors, organizations,” Kaufman said. “It’s the biggest blessing in my life. An honor and a privilege. I am very proud of what we have accomplished together.” ■
Ancestry and The Arolsen Archives Digitize Holocaust Records CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER
In July, Ancestry.com announced a partnership with the Arolsen Archives, an International Center on Nazi Persecution, to create the Holocaust Remembrance Collection. The collection includes records from Holocaust and Nazi persecution-related archives. “People across the world will now be able to digitally search two collections of records to learn more about their heritage and family history post-Holocaust,” a spokesperson from Ancestry says. The two collections are: Africa, Asia and Europe, Passenger Lists of Displaced Persons (1946-1971): This collection mostly tracks people displaced by the war in resettlement camps and determines where they went afterwards. Europe, Registration of Foreigners and German Persecutees (1939-1947): Registers of people living in Germany who were persecuted, and may also include information on those who died, including burial information. Access to the records requires an account but not a subscription. It is free and accessible worldwide. “We are delighted that this information is becoming part of the public record,” says Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, CEO of the Holocaust Memorial Center in West Bloomfield. “This is a part of the historical record that needs to be told and it is exciting that people are going to be able to find the information easily online.” Mayerfeld already performed test searches in the Holocaust Remembrance Collection. “Ancestry is really an expert at making searches easy,” Mayerfeld says. “Even if you have very little information, they are able to reach out and make connections for you. “Making this available online opens up the opportunity for people to learn about the history of their own families in a way that was just unavailable to us a few days ago,” Mayerfeld says. ■
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with help from a vast network of dedicated volunteers. The opening ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the West Bloomfield Town Hall (4550 Walnut Lake Road) followed by a 1-mile walk to Friendship Circle’s Farber Center (5586 Drake Road) with family-friendly activities including bounce houses, complimentary hot dogs and beverages, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and more, through 3 p.m. New this year: The Xpogo Stunt Team, Team billed as the “world’s best extreme pogo entertainext ment,” will perform, featuring professional athletes flying more than 10-feet in the air on extreme pogo sticks and pulling off incredible tricks. The event will also feature a zip line, petting f zoo, zo a swinging ship carnival ride and a segue challenge. Dozens of dedicated teams, including many families of children and adults with special needs, are already hard at work raising funds for the walk. This year’s goal is to raise $600,000 for local children, teens and adults served by Friendship Circle. To learn more, register, donate or support a team, visit walk4friendship.com. ■
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elton educators are starting a new series of classes for parents of school-aged children. The Melton Parent Education Program begins Wednesday, Sept. 11, and runs for 12 weeks. The classes, taught by Rebecca Starr and Rabbi Michele Faudem, are designed for parents of newborns to eighth-graders and prepares parents to answer children’s questions about Judaism and the opportunity to study with other parents while finding out the meaning of Judaism. The classes run Wednesdays from 8:30-10:45 a.m. at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills. A second 12-week session begins in January. The first session is a prerequisite for the second. Each session costs $195. They are also introducing a Monday class, “Not Your Parents’ Sunday School,” for parents of school-age children that will run from 9:30-11:45 a.m. from Sept. 16-May 4. Taught by Faudem and other community educators, the class will help moms and dads discover new ways to bring Judaism into their family’s life. The first hour of each class will focus on the “Moral of the Story.” How do we teach our children right and wrong? What morals and values do we want to pass on to them? Are there lessons to be learned from some of our most popular heroes
and heroines? Using Biblical stories, they will explore moral issues taken from the Bible and see how to use them as lessons for families to live by. The second hour, “Conversations to Contemplate,” will feature a different community educator. Cantor Michael Smolash, will discuss the intriguing world of Kabbalah and Mysticism; Nina Yahalomi Klevitsky, will delve into everyday life in Israel, including its culture, food and politics, along with a discussion of BDS on campus; Rebecca Starr and Rabbi Aaron Starr will discuss Judaism’s traditional and contemporary take on matters of the heart; and Rabbi Brent Gutmann will talk about using the 2018 Census study to look at our Jewish future in Detroit and what it means to families. Tuition for the entire year is $450 and generous scholarships are available. “This is learning purely for pleasure,” said Shelley Wish Chaness, director of JLearn and Melton. “No pressure, no grades, no homework. A chance to connect with other members of the community in a similar stage of life. We are nondenominational and look forward to a rich balend of everyone’s diverse backgrounds, regardless of Judaic experiences.” To register or learn more, call (248) 205-2557 or visit jccdet.org/ JLearn. ■
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imi Marcus’s passion for photographing rescue animals to pair them with owners developed into Together Fureverr. Marcus is director of programs at The Well, as well as a fellow at Taglit-Birthright Israel. She is the former director of engagement at MSU Hillel and graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 2015. Her page, Together Fureverr, showcases shelter rescues in a Mimi Marcus positive light — a snapshot of what these animals would look like outside of cages and in a family’s home. Each week, she contacts local shelters to photograph adoptable pets and adds a short bio and information on how to foster or adopt each animal. 1. When did you start Together Fureverr? MM: I started Together Fureverr a few months ago. I was taking photos of my sister’s dog and it just clicked. I thought “this dog is a rescue; it would have been really nice to see a photo of this dog when it was adopted instead of a photo behind bars.” So, I decided to reach out and try it with one rescue, and now it has picked up. 2. You recently held a fundraiser. What do you plan to do with the money? MM: The money will be split evenly between four different rescues. They’ll use it for food, helping with vet bills and toys — the supplies that they really need. 3. Are animals and animal adoption your passion? MM: Yes. It didn’t used to be until I started this. It is all I think about. It’s cool because my friends
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are starting to get involved, and one of my friends just adopted one of the dogs I took photos of. My passion is spreading to my group and my community. 4. How does it feel to have people find an animal through you? MM: It feels awesome to not only help the animals but help the people and the family that is now bringing in a new family member. It’s exciting — I get excited when these animals get adopted. If I know the people adopting them, I can also keep up with the animal once it is adopted. 5. Do you have animals of your own that you rescued? MM: My sister’s dog is a rescue, but I don’t have a dog of my own … yet. I kind of count all these dogs as mine. One day I will have my own dog. I just need to find the right one that bonds with me. 6. What are your goals for Together Fureverr? What do you hope it grows into? MM: Right now, it’s sort of just a passion project. Hopefully in the future it can become a rescue. Together Fureverr could be the rescue instead of just the photographer. I would be bringing in dogs and helping them get adopted, using my passion and nonprofit background to find them homes. ■
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efore Andrew Grossman, 45, of Southfield underwent gastric bypass surgery, he had to overcome a whole host of health, environmental and lifestyle challenges. For one, as a 41-year-old, he was close to 400 pounds, had high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and was coping with a MRSA infection, all while running the Bread Basket Deli restaurant in Madison Heights. Then he had a heart attack. For him, it was the final wakeup call he needed to make a change in his life. “I was on a mission,” he said. “I had to lose weight.” Grossman, who is Jewish, was already enrolled in Beaumont Weight Control Center’s bariatric surgery preparation program. He didn’t allow the heart attack to shelve his surgery plans forever. Two years ago, he underwent gastric bypass surgery, a procedure that shrinks the size of the stomach to the size of a golf ball and gives it the capacity to accommodate about four ounces of food. “When I first started (the surgery preparation program), I was 380 pounds and I’m now at 260 to 270 pounds,” he said. “I went from a 54-inch size waist to a 36-inch waist.” He said the surgery required him to be in the Intensive Care Unit for five days and that recovery, all told, took about two weeks. “I didn’t have a bad surgery,” he said. “I had a little bit of soreness. I still had hunger, but it wasn’t over-the-top hunger.” For Grossman, more than anything else, he had to change his environment and how he thought about food. He took a year off from running his restaurant to avoid the abundance of food and the amount of pop he was used to drinking. He
stopped going to fast-food restaurants and stopped eating fried foods. “I was just living to eat, not eating to live,” he said. “I was totally doing it backwards. The hardest part is figuring out what to eat. Instead of buying candy, I now eat quinoa. It’s a lifestyle change.” Not only has Grossman lost weight, he has reversed his high blood pressure, no longer takes insulin to control his diabetes and no longer experiences back or knee pain. In fact, his wife, Donyella, joined him on his weight-loss journey and has lost about 40 pounds herself, following his diet changes. Kerstyn Zalesin, M.D., director of Bariatric Medicine at Beaumont Weight Control Center, said gastric bypass surgery is appropriate for people who have more than 100 pounds to lose and, like Grossman, have “perilous” comorbidities like Kerstyn high blood pressure, diabetes or a Zalesin, M.D. heart condition. “Andrew is a very typical candidate for gastric bypass surgery,” Zalesin said. “I certainly do prefer to find these patients before these conditions come up, to head them off, so to speak.” However, she said that some people find it too difficult to exercise because of their excess weight. And some people who have tried dieting find it too difficult to do on their own. In addition to the gastric bypass surgery, Beaumont also offers the gastric sleeve surgery, which is very popular with patients, according to Zalesin. Beaumont surgeons perform about 700 gastric sleeve surgeries each year in contrast to about 150 gastric bypass surgeries. Beaumont also offers the lap-band surgery, approved in 1991, but
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do very few of these operations. “I do feel people feel that it’s easier to wrap their heads around gastric sleeve surgeries,” Dr. Zalesin said. “A lot of patients seem to prefer the sleeve at this time.” In gastric bypass surgery, surgeons divide the continued on page 30
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ready for bariatric surgery. Patients also work with nutritionists and other medical staff to help them after their surgeries are complete. “Our patients need to make lifestyle changes if they want to achieve their greatest weight loss and permanent weight loss,” Zalesin said. “These procedures are not a cure. They are positioned as a tool.” As tools, bariatric surgeries can significantly reduce a patient’s risks of coronary artery disease and mortality rates due to diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, cholesterol levels and cancer, according to Zalesin. “It’s a little bit of a paradigm shift from internal medicine,” she said. “This is a shift because we’re talking about remission from medications. This makes the practice (of bariatric medicine) super joyful.” ■ COURTESY OF LIGHTHOUSE
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Lighthouse, a Pontiac-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting homelessness and poverty, broke ground on Coolidge Place, the organization’s first new-construction multifamily development since merging with South Oakland Shelter. The new $15 million project, located west of Coolidge Highway just north of 8 Mile in Oak Park, will create 64 high-quality townhome and ranch-style apartments for lowerincome working families. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2020. Of the 64 rental units planned for Coolidge Place, 16, or 25 percent,
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rankel Jewish Academy (FJA) senior Benny Shaevsky knows how to stay busy. Shaevsky is a member of the National Honor Society, the tennis team and serves as the president of FJA’s Anti-Defamation League Chapter. However, Shaevsky’s involvement doesn’t end when school does. He is also an “allergy advocate” who spoke on a panel at the 2018 Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) Teen Summit on how to travel with allergies. Shaevsky has dealt with allergies his whole life and wants others to gain knowledge so they can live normal lives. “I have done a lot of traveling on my own,” Shaevsky says. “So, I just have used that experience in different settings to teach other teens how to manage their allergies when they’re on the go.” The ability to help people through allergy advocacy is just one of the many ways Shaevsky is impacting his community. He took his passion for helping others and, in 2017, developed his own nonprofit organization, Tech4Seniors. “Our organization provides technology training to mobility challenged or home-bound senior citizens in either nursing facilities or even just their homes,” Shaevsky said. The idea came to Shaevsky after becoming involved in a teen volunteer group at Adat Shalom Synagogue where he participated in an event called “Tech Connect.” “Members of the synagogue were able to bring their technology into the synagogue and we would help them,” Shaevsky says. “It is a
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jewsinthed Fundraiser to Fight Substance Abuse The Jamie Daniels Foundation (JDF), an initiative of the Children’s Foundation, is preparing for its very first event, The Celebrity Roast of Mickey Redmond, which will take place Sept. 7, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel’s Sound Board. Mike “Doc” Emerick, TV voice of the NHL on NBC, will serve as the emcee. Local celebrity “roasters” include John Davidson, Scotty Bowman, Ian Bagg, Marcel Dionne, Jim Ralph and Mike Babcock. Several current and former Red Wings players will also be in attendance. The evening event includes both a live and silent auction including a unique, “jersey/ticket” drawing, allowing event attendees to get their own Red Wings jersey or set of tickets. The event will close with performances by the Jake Maurer Band. After 8 p.m. tickets are available to purchase via ticketmaster.com. Tickets include appetizers, drinks and premiere seating. The Jamie Daniels Foundation, which recently received a grant from Michigan State University was established by FOX Sports Detroit Red
Wings play-by-play broadcaster Ken Daniels and his family in honor of his late son, Jamie, to provide education, resources, guidance and support to people battling drug addiction Proceeds raised during The Celebrity Roast of Mickey Redmond will support JDF’s efforts to end the stigma associated with addiction and provide the guidance and resources needed so that lives can be saved. In collaboration with The Children’s Foundation, JDF’s long-term goal is to build a long-term recovery center in Metro Detroit as part of a collaboration with the state of Michigan. A long-term facility will improve access to trustworthy addiction treatment and recovery services in Metro Detroit. “We chose to do a roast because Jamie loved to laugh, and there was no better choice than Mickey for our inaugural Celebrity Roast because he and Jamie had such a special relationship,” stated JDF co-founder Lisa DanielsGoldman. “As sure as this will be a night of laughter, we also want to keep the conversation going regarding substance use disorder.”
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Thanks to a grant from the William Davidson Foundation, Rebecca Starr has been named Midwest manager of the Shalom Hartman Insitute of North America. The funds are also making it possible for rabbis Aaron Starr of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Ariana Silverman of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue to participate in Shalom Hartman’s three-year Rabbinic Leadership Initiative. Because of two new grants of $10 million each to the Shalom Hartman, its work in Detroit will continue to expand. The new funding for Hartman’s Detroit presence will focus on developing more community leaders, conducting more research to help the community tackle local challenges, and funding more campus and communal programs to engage the local Jewish community as well as runs programs that educate Muslim and Christian leaders about Judaism and Israel. The San Francisco-based Koret Foundation just made a $10 million grant. “The Shalom Hartman Institute is elevating the conversation in the Jewish community by encouraging us to live up to our core values,” said Koret Foundation CEO Jeffrey Farber. “At
this critical time, when much of society is fraught with division and discord, Hartman is empowering communities to solve problems by training and equipping new leaders at a variety of organizations with the means to tackle more local challenges in communities across the country.” Jim Joseph Foundation, also based in San Francisco, gave Shalom Hartman a $10 million grant as well. The grants make up the majority of a $25 million business plan for the institute, which was founded in 1976 in Jerusalem. Under the leadership of Yehuda Kurtzer, its American branch since 2010 has expanded from a small office in New York to having staff in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Detroit. The grants will expand programs in each of those communities. “We’re extremely excited about and very grateful for these gifts,” said Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield, the organization’s executive vice president. “They enable us to deepen and expand our core work of developing ideas and training thought leaders, as well as to build out our infrastructure in significant ways.”
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Hazon had guests turn old festival T-shirts into shopping bags. Signal Return allowed guests to print a special quote using letter press technique and no electricity. A local veteran’s business, which uses scrap leather from automakers to make shoes and wallets, provided demonstrations. People could also head to the MSU Tollgate Farm, which featured information about caring for animals, a greyhound dog rescue and a chalk artist who worked alongside kids. Farmers at the festival were not only selling produce but were also asked to provide samples of unusual vegetables they grow on their land. Many connections and learning experiences took place during the five-hour festival, according to its director, Marla Schloss.
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moments Bradley Jordan Anstandig, son of Alissa and Bryan Anstandig of West Bloomfield, will be called to the Torah as he celebrates his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. He will be joined in celebration by his sister Emily and proud grandparents Sarah Brown and Louis Brown, and Michael and Shellie Anstandig. Bradley is a student at Walnut Creek Middle School in West Bloomfield. His mitzvah project includes collecting new and gently used sports equipment for the Detroit Police Athletic League. Daniel Evan Fisher, son of Lisa and Jay Fisher, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. He will be joined in celebration by his proud siblings Ben and Jessica Fisher, and his loving grandparents Susan and Edward Cherniak, and Lorraine and Arnold Fisher. Daniel is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. For his mitzvah project, he volunteered with the Birthday Party Project, whose mission is “to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday party.” Nash Mackinley Gilbert will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Jennifer and Daniel Gilbert, and siblings Nicolas, Grant, Gracie and A.J. He is the loving grandchild of Shirley and the late Samuel Gilbert, Murk Goddard, and Pamela and Dr. Robert Feldman. Nash is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Birmingham. Among his many mitzvah projects, he found collecting new sports equipment for donation to Matrix Human Services to be the most meaningful.
Eli Joseph Goldstein, son of Lauren and Jon Goldstein, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. He will be joined in celebration by his sister Noa and his proud grandparents Marcia and Roger Fenton, Faith Goldstein Cunitz and Jesse Cunitz, and Marty and Mark Goldstein. He is the loving great-grandchild of Sally Soberman. Eli is especially pleased to be sharing the service with his cousin Reagan Leff. He attends Bloomfield Hills Middle School. For his most meaningful mitzvah project, Eli baked dog treats for donation, walked dogs and volunteered at the Oakland County Animal Shelter.
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Noah Harrison Hack (Gedaliah Avraham) will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom Synagogue on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. He is the son of Lauren Greenfield and David Hack, and grandson of Sam and Andrea Barretta, Norman and Rochelle Greenfield, Eleanor Hack, and James and Sandy Hack. Noah is also the proud great-grandson of Lillian Radine. Noah is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. He enjoyed volunteering at JARC residences and Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield as mitzvah projects. Reagan Chloe Leff will chant from the Torah as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Drs. Carrie and Randy Leff, and sisters Whitney and Reese. She is the loving grandchild of Marcia and Roger Fenton, and Cindy and Fred Leff and greatgrandchild of Sally Soberman and Anne Colman. Reagan is especially pleased to be sharing her mitzvah with her cousin Eli Goldstein. Reagan is a student at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. As part of her mitzvah experience, she raised funds to support Humble Design and participated in furnishing a home for those emerging from homelessness through this special organization.
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ough-and-tumble journalist Mike Wallace is remembered for not holding back on any questions he thought his television viewers wanted asked — whether of political leaders, business notables or entertainment luminaries. Wallace demanded answers and didn’t mind repeating his questions in different ways to elicit what he thought should be known. When it came to questions asked of him, however, Wallace, a controversial presence, usually knew how to rebuff them. When asked how many wives he had, an answer was avoided. Another question Wallace wanted to steer away from had to do with whether he had tried to commit suicide during a battle with depression. Making a denial to Barbara Walters and others, he revealed that time of desperation to personal friend and 60 Minutes colleague Morley Safer. Wallace, so otherwise strong and compelling on air, had decided to relent during a television moment. The personal side of the legendary broadcast journalist is included but holds only a small part of the film Mike Wallace is Here, being shown Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6-8, at the Detroit Film Theatre. The film focuses on his career and how it gained journalism momentum after beginning with commercial narration and acting. Israeli-trained filmmaker Avi Belkin directed the documentary. “I think there’s something about the pace of the film and the way it moves that is reflective of Mike, which is what I was trying to get,” Avi Belkin, says Belkin, 41, who director of Mike began working on Wallace Is Here, this production at a Magnolia the end of 2017 and Pictures finished at the start release. of 2019. “My angle was broadcast journalism, so I wanted to show more about his career and less about his personal life.” Belkin watched some 1,400 hours of footage before whittling that down to one-and-a-half hours of
film dominated by excerpts from interviews with people who range from the Ayatollah Khomeini to Barbra Streisand, from an in-business Donald Trump to an in-government Vladimir Putin. “When I started working on the film, I was living in Tel Aviv, and journalism was very much in debate back then,” recalls Belkin, a prizewinning filmmaker in his home country and now living in California. “It was before Trump was elected, but it already felt that journalism was at a tipping point, and I was looking for a story I could do about broadcast journalism that would be engaging for audiences. “I like to choose a smaller story to create a bigger story, and Mike Wallace was in all the right moments in time. I had the idea of doing a portrait of Mike and, through him, tell about broadcast journalism because of his unparalleled career, which was over 60 years.” Doing a smaller story to convey a larger story was at the center of Belkin’s first film, Winding. It followed a river and its landscape to tell the story of Israel and won best picture at a Haifa International Film Festival. In communicating the Mike Wallace presence, Belkin took note of the strength of Wallace’s voice even in his 80s. “We worked with footage from all periods of time,” the filmmaker says. “Sometimes I’d have a scene with Mike at 40 next to a scene with Mike at 80, and you couldn’t tell the difference in age because his voice was consistent, and that goes to show how professional he was.” Belkin’s professional life began as a photographer. On extensive travels after fulfilling his military obligation, he decided he had an eye for finding interesting sights and aimed his camera. “When I was 25, I started film school in Israel,” Belkin recalls. “When I finished after five years, I started directing. I felt I then had the ability to tell a story with the right images and the right sound. “When I was going to film school, I started scripting a film, but
Mike Wallace interviews Ku Klux Klan leader Eldon Edwards (1957) in Mike Wallace Is Here.
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Mike Wallace featured in an episode of CBS 60 Minutes in Mike Wallace Is Here.
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I met a documentary film director. I was Wallace to include the Palestinian point of view. suddenly fascinated with the documenOmitted from the film is part of a tary because I felt it could be almost anyconversation with playwright Arthur thing to tell a story. I felt it was a much Miller. Both men went to more free medium and the University of Michigan got into it.” Details and recalled times there. A Vanity Fair article Mike Wallace is Here “Learning about Mike about Wallace, read and will be shown Sept. was inspiring for my retained by Belkin, delved 6-8 at the Detroit Film work,” says Belkin, curinto how the broadcaster Theatre in the Detroit rently represented in an became more reflective Institute of Arts. $7.50AMC miniseries, No One as he aged and described $9.50. (313) 833-4005. Saw a Thing, about viohow he was fascinated dia.org/events. lence in a small Missouri with people’s weak spots town. “Watching the raw and very aware of his own interviews, just looking at Achilles’ heel while posing the craft, was school for questions. me. “I’m an interviewer as “Mike was all about well because a documenresearch, relentless about tary filmmaker always getting into the core of does interviews,” Belkin his subject. There isn’t a explains. “I was looking moment in those hours for moments that revealed when he’s drifting. He’s so Mike’s character, where it focused and so sharp. felt like he was talking to “The second thing I himself in a way.” realized was about asking Although Belkin does the follow-up questions. not present any segment People talk about Mike as related to Wallace’s Jewish inventing the tough quesbackground, research left tion, and he was the master of it, but also the filmmaker with the impression that the master of the follow-up. The second there was pride in his religion. During question is sometimes more important Middle East coverage, the filmmaker than the first one.” ■ says, it seemed to remain important for
Print journalist Charles Eisendrath had two full-time careers. During the second, he developed a strong friendship with Mike Wallace and brought some good, even light-hearted, times to the otherwise intense broadcaster. After working as an international correspondent for Time magazine, Charles Eisendrath Eisendrath joined the University of Michigan (U-M) faculty. He went on to become founding director of the Livingston Awards for Young Journalists and invited Wallace to be a judge. Wallace, who graduated from U-M in 1939, turned intoo a major donor as Eisendrath founded and directed the Knight-Wallace Fellowships and the Wallace House, a cennter for journalism programs. What a surprise — for Wallace and spectators — ass Eisendrath gave thanks by arranging for the 60 Minutes icon to lead the marching band at a football halftime. “One of the nicest things Mike said repeatedly and publicly was that his connection with me and with Wallace House had given him back his university,” says Eisendrath, who raised more than $60 million during his 30 years at the school. “I proposed Mike for an honorary degree, and he got one.” Eisendrath recalls many stories that involve public figures and public events that came his way, and they include covering arms smuggling out of France and outright unrest in Chile. He also has dramatic stories that tell of his life after retiring in 2016 from U-M and taking to the rural appeal of family property in Charlevoix County. Many of those stories are described through the pages of his new book, Downstream From Here (Mission Point Press), a series of essays compiled at Overlook Farm, where he experienced the outdoors and entered the world of entrepreneurship. “I’m a fisherman, and if you’re a fisherman, you find yourself thinking that the most interesting things are going to be just around that next bend,” says Eisendrath, 78, who asked one of his two sons to head up Grillworks, which markets an outdoor
grill the journalist developed before marketing his maple syrup through Overlook Farm Maple and Lake Charlevoix Maple. “If you’ve floated a canoe, as I often have, [you watch for] just over there, where the water gets a wave. The same is true of time. The most interesting things to me always seem to be coming in the future. “I put those two ideas together to come up with the book title that seemed right for me.” The essays, which follow subjects and not a timeline, also reveal very personal moments — reaching from the history of his Jewish family and his own religious and spiritual outlook to issues faced with his wife, Julia, a distant cousin of the late Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo. “The book gave me a chance to tell my story in terms of a place that I loved all my life; but writing about my own life was much harder than writing about others’ lives,” he explains. Eisendrath’s wrote essays over many Eisendrat yyears and kept them in a box. “I did not think about the eessays very much, but when retirement [from U-M] was comre ing, I said I’m going to see what’s in in that box,” he recalls. “Thinking I would find maybe 75 pages, I found 350, thought it all was bbook length and hired an editor. Eisendrath felt compelled to ddocument the emotions of coping with a son’s serious illness and his wife’s critical injuries after a plane crash. “If you’re going to be honest with your reader, you have to include everything,” he says. “It’s a clear and balanced idea of the life that’s being examined.” Now immersed in the upper reaches of Michigan’s lower peninsula, where he connects with neighbors and knows vacationers, Eisendrath is thinning the woods, experimenting with pawpaw trees and reading Richard Powers’ The Overstory, a novel about trees. As he promotes the idea of the farm staying with Eisendraths for generations to come, the continuing writer hasn’t forgotten about emerging journalists and is thinking journalism could be at the center of a possible next book. “This is the best time ever to become a journalist if you’re young,” he says. “For the institutions that have fallen apart, there are new institutions that are taking shape, and the cost of entry is very low. “It won’t be the same world I enjoyed, which is to say being paid a nice salary at someplace like Time to run around the world and report, but it’s an exciting time and can be lucrative, too, as a freelancer or founder of an organization.” ■
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Orit Raff, now working in Israel, is represented by two computer-designed images titled “Madame Bovary” and “The Secret History.” They combine her artistic talents with her love for reading. “Both pieces were part of the series ‘Priming’ and were shown at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2014,” says Raff, who has studied and lived in New York. “The images are based on novels with cultural, sociological and political references and were constructed virtually on the computer with the help of three-dimensional computer programming to mimic a photographic site linked with the photographic act.
Maira Kalman, “Everything she said was hilarious,” gouache on paper, 2017
Melanie Daniel, “Goat Love in a Digital Age,” oil on canvas, 2018
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Orit Raff, “Madame Bovary,” pigment print, 2013
cultural convention and yearns for a “The realism is important for me different path.” as I want the viewers to believe these This painting represents Daniel’s spaces exist in the world, to believe they trend of making crowded narrative are looking at a photograph and slowly paintings in psychedelic colors. Most discover that they are looking at a 3-D of her scenes are set in otherwise desorendering.” late, sun-drenched utopias in the near The “Madame Bovary” image is future, when people try to reconnect based on a description in the Gustave with nature and rebuild their post-cataFlaubert novel; it imagines the hotel clysm world. room where Emma Bovary meets Daniel pursued her artistic possibilher lover each Thursday. “The Secret History” is based on the unheated farm- ities in Israel, after meeting, in India, the Israeli man she married. The artist house where one of the protagonists in studied at the Bezalel Academy of the Donna Tartt novel stays during his winter break and nearly freezes to death Arts and Design in Jerusalem, leaving behind studies involvonly to keep the secret that ing very different he is not wealthy. Details careers with art then in Both images required con“Your Very Own the background. siderable research to depict Paradise” will be shown “I’m presently the structures as they were Sept. 7- Nov. 24 at the exhibiting (until Sept. referenced in the novels. Oakland University Art 8) a solo show at the Raff ’s work, which has Gallery, 209 Wilson Hall, Grand Rapids Art been exhibited internationin Rochester. Museum called ‘Only ally, is in the collections of (248) 370-3005. Four Degrees,’” Daniel the Tel Aviv Museum of ouartgallery.org. says. “It deals with cliArt, Modern Art Museum mate change and the of Fort Worth and the effects of a four-degree Davis Museum of Wellesley increase on our planet.” College in Massachusetts. Other artists in the Oakland Melanie Daniel, who lives and teaches in Grand Rapids after studying art in University exhibit include Nick Archer Israel, is showing her oil painting, “Goat (painter), Enrique Chagoya (paintLove in a Digital Age.” It was planned as er and printmaker), Maira Kalman a humorous project featuring the refuge (illustrator, artist and designer), Amer Kobaslija (painter), Andrew Lenaghan of a band of islanders who coexist with (painter), Tayna Marcuse (photogragoats that balance on tree limbs. The pher), Rebecca Morgan (painter, drawer youths are going through digital detox and ceramist), Lamar Peterson (paintas they tend to the goats. er), Simon Roberts (photographer), “The focus is on working for posiThomas Trosch (painter) and Marc tive changes in our relationship to one Yankus (photographer). another and the communities in which “This exhibition brings people and we live,” says Daniel, the Padnos distinart together in a place where they leave guished visiting artist at Grand Valley all their anxieties behind,” Goody says. State University. “My piece is kind of a wink and smile “They are free and safe to imagine a better world.” ■ in the midst of catastrophe. It portrays a generation that defies contemporary
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MUSICAL INTERLUDE 1 pm, Sept. 4. Shaarey Zedek Seniors will host Harry Hovakimian and his electric violin. At the synagogue. Info: Janet Pont at 248-357-5544 or jpont@ shaareyzedek.org. Free.
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JOB SEEKERS CLASS 9-11 am, Sept. 5. Information meeting for women job seekers and a free class with computer training. At JVS Human Services, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Free 12-week program for women who have been away from the workforce and need immediate employment. Program meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon starting Sept. 10. Register at jrichmond@ jvshumanservices.org or 248-233-4232, or visit jvshumanservices.org/women. JEWISH TOUGH GUYS 7 pm, Sept. 5. Bob Rockaway will ask, “What happened to Jewish tough guys?” at Temple Israel. Remember the days of Jewish gangsters and prizefighters? They attacked anti-Semitic and neo-Nazi meetings and beat the stuffing out of the participants. Are we too polite today? He’ll ask. RSVP to temple-israel. org/event/toughguys or 248-661-5725. Free.
CRIMINAL REFORM PANEL 7 pm, Sept. 5. At NOAH Event Venue, 26100 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. The Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity and the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC will host “Sentence ServedExploring Barriers to Reentry.” Free event. Dessert reception. Advance registration requested: barrierstoreentry. eventbrite.com. Info: Lauren Herrin, herrin@jfmd.org, 248-642-4260.
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END-OF-SUMMER EVENT 6:15 pm, Sept. 6. The community is welcome to attend Temple Kol Ami’s End of Summer Celebration. A Middle Eastern meal followed by an outdoor music Shabbat at 7 pm. Dinner: $13 per adult, $6 per child 10 & under, $36 family maximum. RSVP for dinner is required: 248-661-0040 or cspektor@ tkolami.org.
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BLOOD DRIVE 8 am-2 pm, Sept. 8. At Adat Shalom. Trained Red Cross specialists will be on hand. Anyone 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health can give blood. Individuals are encouraged to make appointments for specific times of their choice. Walk-ins will be taken as well. To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter “adatss” for sponsor code. Info: 248851-5100. ART OF BREAD 4 pm, Sept. 8. At Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. The Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center and the Jewish Historical Society will present Amy Emberling, master baker and managing partner of Zingerman’s Bakehouse. Talk, Q & A session and book signing. Free event. Register at theberman.org or 248-6611900. Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com.
AUG. 30 DAVE KOZ Building on the massive success of their Summer Horns projects, Dave Koz and Friends are returning to the road with the brass-fueled, feel-good tour of the summer. Joining Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz will be Gerald Albright (saxophone), Rick Braun (trumpet), Kenny Lattimore (vocals), Aubrey Logan (trombone and vocals) and Adam Hawley (guitarist) at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Koz, who calls himself a “nice Jewish jazz guy,” has served as global ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation for 20 years and founded KOZ Wines in 2009 as another avenue to support the foundation. He donates all his proceeds from KOZ Wines to the organization and, with help from his fans, has raised more than $1 million. Purchase tickets at 313Presents.com. MURIAL JACOBS
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS 1:30-3 pm, Sept. 3. The Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Michigan Chapter, in collaboration with Jewish Senior Life, holds a monthly support group on the first Tuesday. Caregivers, families and friends of those with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia are welcome to attend. The group’s facilitator is Diane Schwartz, M.A., LPC. At Teitel Apartments in the Media Room, 15106 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. Free. RSVP: Diane at dianemarshaschwartz@ gmail.com, or 928-444-0151.
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AUG. 29 STEELY DAN American rock band Steely Dan will bring its ’70s hits such as “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “F.M.,” “Peg,” “Hey Nineteen” and “Deacon Blues” to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University at 7:30 p.m. Although original co-founder Walter Becker died in 2017, Jewish co-founder, lead singer and keyboardist Donald Fagen continues to lead the band, although he told Rolling Stone that if it were up to him, he would call it “Donald Fagen and the Steely Dan Band.” Fun fact: Prior to starting Steely Dan, Becker and Fagen were in a band called the Leather Canaries with another guy named Cornelius Chase, who left the band soon after for a career in comedy. You might know Cornelius better by his stage name, Chevy Chase. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at 313Presents.com.
Fiber artist Muriel Jacobs currently has 100 of her original artworks on display in a solo exhibit called “Threads of a Life – My Story” at City Gallery inside the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills. Jacobs, a Temple Israel member who lives in Farmington Hills, creates unique jewelry, purses, quilts, “yoyo throws” and more. A fiber artist since the 1950s, her career ramped up about 30 years ago, after she began selling her jewelry to a boutique in Birmingham. Since then, her work has been shown throughout Michigan. Jacobs has become somewhat famous for using men’s neckties in her quilts. Visitors to her exhibit will find quilts, beaded bracelets and necklaces, beaded purses and more. Everything is for sale with prices starting at about $40 and up. Jacobs recently started creating men’s boutonnieres, which can be found at Fashion International in Southfield, the Shirt Box in Farmington Hills and Paul Cicchini Custom Clothier in Birmingham. Her exhibit at City Gallery runs through Sept. 6. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,and Wednesdays until 7 p.m.
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SCHMIDT’S ANTIQUES INC. Since 1911 (734) 434-2660 www.SchmidtsAntiques.com
COUZENS, LANSKY, FEALK, ELLIS, ROEDER & LAZAR, P.C. 39395 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 220 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 489-8600 www.couzens.com Facebook: facebook.com/ CouzensLansky
Auctioneers, fine antiques and appraisers since 1911, Schmidt’s has been instrumental in uniting buyers and sellers of art and antiques through the process known as auctions. We strive to make the entire process simple, honest and productive for both parties. For individual sellers and estates, we can provide appraisal, pick-up, inventory, photography, research, cataloguing, advertising and sale of one item or an entire collection. Our consignor payments are always on time, as promised, without excuses. Call us for a free, in-home consultation at (734) 434 2660.
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ART LEADERS GALLERY 33086 Northwestern Highway West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 539-0262 Info@ArtLeaders.com www.Artleaders.com Full-service fine art gallery and custom picture-framing department for more than 25 years. Representing an impressive range of original paintings, limited editions, sculptures, hand-blown art glass, unique home accessories, gift items and much more.
DETROIT FINE ART APPRAISALS (248) 672-3207 detroitfineartappraisals@gmail.com www.detroitfaa.com Detroit Fine Art Appraisals is one of the leading independent appraisal firms in the greater Detroit area. Our practice areas include national and international art of the 20th and 21st centuries, including original paintings, sculpture, photography and limitededition prints. Owner Terri Stearn is an art historian and avid art collector, having successfully managed the business affairs of art galleries and private collections for more than 20 years.
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Couzens Lansky is a premier law firm dedicated to meeting the legal needs of individual, corporate and business clients in areas such as business and corporate law planning; taxation, trust, estate and charitable planning; probate and trust administration; litigation and dispute resolution; real estate law and construction law; employment and labor law; and banking and finance.
THAV, RYKE & ASSOCIATES 24725 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 110 Southfield, MI 48034 www.michprobate.com Jryke@michprobate.com (248) 945-1111 Fax: (248) 945-4844 We are here to assist you in all areas of wills and trusts, estate planning and probate law in the state of Michigan. Our lawyers are experienced in meeting our clients’ needs whether in drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, comprehensive estate plans and the legal process of transferring property upon a person’s death, otherwise known as “probate.” It is important to note that not all probate attorneys handle contested proceedings.
AUTO
TAMAROFF MOTORS 28585 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 353-1300 www.tamaroff.com Tamaroff Motors has been proudly serving all your automotive needs since 1969: Factory-authorized Honda and Nissan dealer for new/used car sales, service, finance/lease, parts and collision shop. No. 1 new and certified pre-owned Honda dealer in Michigan. Free oil change, car wash, loaners and up to $500 deductible reimbursements on any new or used vehicle purchased. You’re better off at Tamaroff.
VARSITY LINCOLN 49251 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48376 (248) 305-5300 www.varsitylincoln.com Varsity Lincoln is the No. 1 volume Lincoln dealer globally since 1997. Come find out why. Varsity has more than 800 vehicles ready to go, including 200 quality pre-owned vehicles. Varsity services all makes and models and focuses on your complete satisfaction. We have a state-of-theart collision center that offers local concierge pickup and delivery. Get the Varsity advantage.
CAMPS
BLACK RIVER FARM AND RANCH 5040 Sheridan Line Road Croswell, MI 48422 (810) 679-2505 www.blackriverfarmandranch.com Black River Farm and Ranch serves girls ages 7-15. Residential (one, two, three or four weeks) and day camps available; cost varies with length of stay. Horseback riding is the main activity, but campers can also enjoy archery, arts and crafts, boating and swimming. Since 1962, girls have come to Black River Farm and Ranch to have fun with friends and horses and enjoy a variety of camp activities.
HABONIM DROR CAMP TAVOR Winter Office: 59884 Arthur L. Jones Road Three Rivers, MI 49093 Summer Offices: 4444 2nd Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 (269) 215-1399 www.camptavor.org info@camptavor.org Experience a one-of-a-kind Jewish youth community. Habonim Dror Camp Tavor programming allows boys and girls ages 9-16 to build strong relationships while learning about leadership, social justice, connecting to Israel and stewarding the environment. First-time campers may be eligible for $1,000 grant toward tuition.
JCC DAY CAMPS www.jccdet.org/daycamp Now powered by Tamarack, JCC Day Camps offers spectacular summer programs from kindergarten through age 17. Swim, explore, learn and dream big: An endless summer of possibilities awaits you. Complimentary bus transportation within Oakland County.
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Since 1991! SUMMER IMPRESSIONS DAY CAMP 4150 Middlebelt Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 661-3630 www.summerimpressions.com Facebook: Summer Impressions Day Camp Looking for an active, noncompetitive, fun-filled and safe environment with beautiful playgrounds, miniature golf, Ga-Ga courts, tennis and basketball courts, table tennis, two in-ground heated swimming pools, an arcade game room, plus more? Come join the fun at Summer Impressions Day Camp, accredited by the American Camp Association. We offer flexible scheduling and extended hours at no extra charge for campers 3-14 while providing a caring and positive atmosphere supervised by our experienced and nurturing staff. Come see what the fun is all about and where lasting memories and friendships abound.
TAMARACK CAMPS 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 380 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 647-1100 www.tamarackcamps.com Tamarack@tamarackcamps.com A leader in Jewish camping since 1902, Tamarack Camps includes Camp Maas, our residential summer camp for children entering second-ninth grades; teen programs — Camp Kennedy and Agree Outpost Camp, Western, Alaska and Israel trips — for those entering ninth-12th grades; family camps (Bubbie Zaydie, Mom & Me, Dad & Me programming); and the year-round outdoor education program for schools, corporations and recreational groups.
CATERING
ANNABEL & CO. CATERING Julie Herman 14450 W. 10 Mile Road (inside Temple Emanu-El) Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 813-7800 lillyandjack@sbcglobal.net
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LE SHOPPE TOO 3325 Orchard Lake Road Keego Harbor, MI 48320 (248) 481-8884 leshopperetail@gmail.com www.leshoppetoo.com www.facebook.com/ leshoppetoo www.instagram.com/ leshoppetoo
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FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB 29350 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 352-8000 www.franklinclub.com
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Franklin Athletic Club is a 250,000-square-foot facility established in 1969. The full-service family club offers group exercise classes, an innovative fitness area and studios for kickboxing, Pilates, cycling, TRX, dance and yoga. Swimming, tennis, basketball and racquetball are just some of the camps, classes, teams and leagues we offer year-round for both children and adults. Our Pro Fitness personal training program allows our personal trainers to deliver the most direct path to individual fitness goals and has provided remarkable results for our participants. Franklin Athletic Club partners with the Detroit Pistons to ensure we have the most comprehensive youth basketball program in the Detroit metro area. Franklin is also home to the Franklin Academy preschool that educates children from ages 2-5 in a highly effective curriculum that encompasses academics as well as health, sports and fitness. Franklin Athletic Club is a great venue for birthday parties, graduation parties, showers and bar and bat mitzvahs.
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WABEEK COUNTRY CLUB 4000 Club Gate Drive Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 855-0700 wabeekcc.org
HILLEL DAY SCHOOL 32200 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 851-3220 www.hillelday.org
Nestled in the heart of Oakland County, Wabeek Country Club offers a legendary golf experience, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. The beauty and breathtaking views are mirrored in the completely renovated clubhouse. Now featuring an outside patio and 400-person ballroom overlooking Haines Lake and rolling greens.
Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from preschool through eighth grade. We inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative and engaging environment. At Hillel, students develop their creativity, learn to think critically in two languages, collaborate effectively and communicate successfully — the essential skills they need to succeed in high school and the world they will inherit. Our newly renovated Early Childhood Center nurtures children ages 18 mos.-5 years as they play, think, question and learn. Project-based learning comes to life for K-8 students in our Innovation Hub, including our MakerSpace and greenhouse. Every day our teachers inspire a passion for learning and instill the perseverance necessary to learn deeply and to navigate the world’s challenges through a Jewish lens, ultimately guiding students toward living a meaningful and purposeful Jewish life. To schedule a private tour, contact Amy Schlussel, Director of Advancement, at (248) 539-1484 or aschlussel@hillelday.org.
EDUCATION
FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL – YESHIVAT AKIVA 21100 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 386-1625 www.farberhds.org Farber Hebrew Day School – Yeshivat Akiva is the only Modern Orthodox Zionist day school serving the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the Early Childhood Center through the high school, Farber provides students with a comprehensive college preparatory education permeated with Jewish values. Farber students are imbued with a solid Jewish identity, intense commitment to the Torah way of life, a love of learning and devotion to the State of Israel.
FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 592-5263 www.frankelja.org Facebook: Frankel Jewish Academy Instagram: frankel_jewish_ academy Twitter: @jewishacademy Frankel Jewish Academy is a rigorous college preparatory high school pursuing academic excellence and Jewish literacy. We inspire students to think critically, creatively and compassionately; to dedicate themselves to Jewish tradition, peoplehood and the State of Israel; and to become lifelong learners and leaders.
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KAUFMAN CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SPEECH, LANGUAGE, SENSORY-MOTOR & AUTISM TREATMENT 6625 Daly Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-3430 kidspeech.com Facebook: kaufmanchildrenscenter Instagram: kaufmancenter Twitter: KaufmanCenter The Kaufman Children’s Center is an award-winning special-needs clinic that provides speech and language therapy, occupational and sensory integration therapy, social skills instruction, and both home and center-based ABA autism programs. We offer bright, family-friendly facilities and a highly trained staff known for enthusiasm, expertise and outstanding clinical skills.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI 48824 www.msu.edu Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the top 100 research universities in the world, was founded in 1855. We are an inclusive, academic community known for our traditionally strong academic disciplines and professional programs and our liberal arts foundation. Our cross- and interdisciplinary enterprises connect the sciences, humanities and professions in practical, sustainable and innovative ways to address society’s rapidly changing needs.
THE ROEPER SCHOOL 41190 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 203-7300 www.roeper.org Facebook: TheRoeperSchool Instagram: @TheRoeperSchool Twitter: @TheRoeperSchool The Roeper School is an independent school for gifted children in preschool12th grade. Internationally renowned for its expertise in gifted education, Roeper strongly supports students’ academic, intellectual, emotional, and social growth, preparing them for college and beyond.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S JEAN AND SAMUEL FRANKEL CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES Suite 2111, 202 S. Thayer St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 763-9047 lsa.umich.edu/Judaic Facebook: UMJudaicStudies Twitter: UMJudaicStudies The Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan offers students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Jewish civilizations and thought. Contact us for information on courses and events.
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Detroit, MI 48202 www.wayne.edu Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 380 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 28,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over nearly 200 acres; its six extension centers offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in. Reflecting its location and the excellent international reputation of its graduate schools, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities. Its students represent nearly every U.S. state and more than 60 countries.
YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH P.O. Box 2044 Southfield, MI 48037 (248) 557-6750 info@yby.org Yeshiva Beth Yehudah is the largest Jewish school system in Michigan, providing quality Torah-based and secular educational programs. More than 1,100 students in pre-nursery though grade 12 receive an excellent foundation to become future leaders of our community.
SIMONE VITALE BAND 505 S. Lafayette Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 544-7373 Cell: (248) 765-7336 info@simonevitale.com www.simonevitale.com
We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while educating and empowering our neighborhoods to stay healthy.
Simone Vitale Band is your assurance of a great evening ‌ personal attention ‌ We become part of the family ‌ The variety of music is extensive ‌ high energy ‌ Every song is a performance to rival the original.
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ENTERTAINMENT/PARTY PLANNING
ANDREA SOLOMON 6405 Tamerlane Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 535-0402 andreasolomon2554@gmail. com As far back as can be remembered, people around the world have gathered to celebrate life’s special moments. Whether you expect 20 or 2,000 guests at your next event, let me, event planner Andrea Solomon make your planning and party run smoothly. My knowledge and experience mean your wedding, mitzvah, bridal/baby shower, birthday, anniversary or corporate party will be a huge success. Working with me will allow you to enjoy your party as much as your guests do. Packages are custom designed to meet your needs. Call for an appointment today — (248) 535-0402.
FORD COMMUNITY & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2381 rentals@ci.dearborn.mi.us http://dearbornfordcenter.com/rentals The Center is perfect for those seeking a luxurious and sophisticated space at an aordable price. The Center can accommodate groups of 50 up to 800 guests in the recently renovated Hubbard Ballroom.
STAR TRAX 2560 Wolcott Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 263-6300 www.startrax.com info@startrax.com Star Trax Events is the premier social entertainment company in the area. Star Trax provides nearly every element involved in producing the best events, including full-service event design and planning, MCs, DJs, dancers, lighting, staging, valet parking, photo products, interactive activities and so much more.
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ABBOTT’S 33700 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Larry Allan (248) 644-8565 www.Abbottscorp.com We at Abbott’s specialize in helping people with evaluating, purchasing and selling personal property. If an item has collectible or intrinsic value, you can bet that we make a market with it. You might ask how we could be of assistance to you. Whether you are an investment adviser who wants to diversify your client’s portfolio with numismatics and precious metals, a jeweler who needs to ďŹ nd out what the accurate grades of a diamond are, a judge who needs an accurate, independent, third-party unbiased approach to valuing assets in an estate or somebody who wants to sell something you don’t use anymore, we are here for you. States, banks, estates, attorney, law enforcement, judges and regular people have come to use our services regularly.
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Bernard Wealth Management, founded by Ken Bernard, is a fiduciary, fee-based independent investment advisory firm. We strive to achieve our clients’ financial goals through personalized retirement planning, investment management and ongoing financial counseling.
BILL BOTTRELL Financial Adviser/Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist UBS Financial Services Inc. 325 N. Old Woodward Ave., Suite 200 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 645-3934 Fax: (248) 645-7090 Toll-free: (800) 331-5149 william.bottrell@ubs.com
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BLOOM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 31275 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 932-5200 (855) 932-2200 bloomassetmanagement.com Facebook: Bloom Asset Management Since 1984, family owned Bloom Asset Management has been providing independent, commissionfree management services. We manage each portfolio as if it were our own with the care and attention individual investors have come to expect.
CAPITAL MORTGAGE FUNDING 17170 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48076 1-800-LOW-RATE www.CapitalMortgageFunding.com Co-founded by Harry Glanz and Dan Burke, servicing the client is the golden rule at Capital Mortgage Funding. We are a full-service mortgage banker who processes, underwrites and funds all transactions. Conventional, FHA/VA, Jumbo financing available. Capital Mortgage Funding is powered by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS #2289. Equal Housing Lender.
MS&P 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 1131 Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4531 (248) 642-2803 Fax: (248) 642-7236 www.mspcpa.com/contact.htm We are entrepreneurs. And that’s who we service best. People like you who consistently aim toward an independent future or profitability and growth for you and your business. We are specialists within the accounting profession, providing you with the experience and technical expertise you and your business need in this constantly changing economy. We are accountants, management consultants and financial planners who watch your bottom line as closely as you do … as closely as we watch our own. We are Mellen, Smith & Pivoz, a group of dedicated, talented professionals who offer a high standard of service to our clients and the community.
FUNERAL HOMES/CHAPELS
THE DORFMAN CHAPEL 30440 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 406-6000 www.thedorfmanchapel.com thedorfmanchapel@aol.com Trusted professionals serving the Jewish community with dignity, sanctity and compassion. Committed to providing the complete, personal service that families deserve and expect in a stateof-the-art facility, conveniently located in Farmington Hills.
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HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 26640 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 543-1622 (800) 736-5033 www.hebrewmemorial.org Entering our second century as your community-owned funeral chapel. We are here for you 24 hours a day. Anyone can acknowledge that your loved one died. We understand that your loved one lived.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 18325 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 559-0020 www.irakaufman.com Bringing together family, faith and community, the Ira Kaufman Chapel blends tradition and progress. When you call us, you’ll talk to a member of our staff, not an answering service. We meet you in the comfort of your own home for arrangements and stream funerals online for loved ones unable to attend.
GROCERS
JOHNNY POMODORO’S FRESH MARKET 32906 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 855-0007 www.johnnypomodoros.com Your neighborhood market. We provide quality produce, meats, seafood, deli, prepared foods, bakery, groceries, dairy, beer and wine, flowers and great oldfashioned customer service. Call for our full-service catering department. Check us out; we know you’ll come back. Delivery available.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48033 (800) 272-3900 alz.org/gmc Facebook.com/alzassoc Instagram.com/alzgmc Twitter.com/alzgmc
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COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CARE 4967 Crooks Road, Suite 210 Troy, MI 48098 (248) 687-7300 Comprehensive Breast Care is a practice with dedication to the care of patients with breast disease. Our mission is to design coordinated and compassionate care plans for patients, whether the disease is malignant or benign.
FEINBERG CONSULTING 7125 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 110 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 538-5425 Feinberg Consulting provides care coordination services that assist clients and their families during life’s most challenging moments. Since 1996, Feinberg Consulting has supported more than 3,500 families through our three main service lines: Addiction & Mental Health Services, Bridgeway Senior Services and Catastrophic Services.
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FIENMAN DENTAL, PLLC Adam Fienman DDS 5813 W. Maple Road, Suite 131 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 539-3600 www.fienmandds.com Our practice continues the foundation established by Dr. Allen Platt. We provide exceptional, personalized dental care in a warm, friendly environment. We offer all aspects of state-of-the-art dentistry, with an emphasis on implants, esthetics and Invisalign.
MONICA K. GOODWIN, L.L.M.S.W. Adult & Adolescent Psychotherapist 5777 W. Maple Road, Suite 175 West Bloomfield, MI. 48322 MKGoodwin24@gmail.com (248) 932-4325 As a licensed MSW specializing in clinical psychotherapy, I am dedicated to meeting the emotional and psychological needs of individuals and couples facing challenges in their day-to-day lives. In the privacy of my private practice, we will work together to find a path to a more positive future.
KAKOS DENTAL West Bloomfield 6621 W. Maple Road, Suite 200 West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 489-5950 Bloomfield Hills 6443 Inkster Road, Suite 176 Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 (248) 855-4143 info@kakosdental.com Kakos Dental on FB Kakos Dental on Instagram Kakos Dental has a caring and conservative approach to oral health care. There is a patient behind every treatment and that is why they practice with the highest ethics, values and procedures available. Your smile is their passion.
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KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE 4100 John R Detroit, MI 48201 1-800-527-6266 karmanos.org Facebook.com/karmanoscancer Twitter.com/karmanoscancer Instagram.com/karmanoscancer Headquartered in Detroit, Karmanos is the largest cancer care and research network in the state with 16 locations. It is among the nation’s best cancer centers as one of the National Cancer Institutedesignated comprehensive cancer centers and the only one located in Metro Detroit. Karmanos cancer experts focus solely on cancer to prevent, detect and treat as well as eradicate all forms of cancer.
KIDS IN MOTION PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES Commerce, Highland, Clarkston, Brighton (248) 684-9610 www.KidsInMotionMI.com Celebrating 25 years providing quality pediatric physical, occupational, speech and language therapy to children and families from birth to young adult. Nurturing team environment focusing on a functional approach working with all abilities to improve fine and gross motor skills, enhance life and social skills, communicate more effectively, enhance cognition and address sensory, feeding and coordination issues. Specialized groups, summer day camps, free monthly workshops and free screenings available.
KRYSTYNA’S EUROPEAN SPA 31815 Southfield Road, Suite 32 Beverly Hills, MI 48025 (248) 540.0600 www.krystynaseuropeanspa.com Krystyna’s European Spa is a quiet retreat from the frenzied modern existence. Behind our doors awaits an oasis of calm that integrates therapy for the body with relaxation for the mind and spirit.
JOSEPH R. NEMETH DDS & ASSOCIATES PERIODONTICS/ DENTAL IMPLANTS 29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111 Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-3100 Facebook: @drjosephnemeth Instagram: drnemethdds Twitter: drjosephnemeth www.drnemeth.com info@drnemeth.com
MIDWEST CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SURGERY: FARMINGTON HILLS 31275 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-0109 www.mwdermatology.com/ location-farmington-hills-center. html Facebook: midwestdermatology Twitter: @MidwestCenter17 We are committed to providing the highest quality dermatologic care. Our physicians are all board-certified and committed to academic excellence and the mastery of the latest advances in dermatologic science and therapy.
MIDWEST SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER: FARMINGTON HILLS 31275 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-0109 www.mwdermatology.com/ services-skin-cancer-mohssurgery.html Facebook: midwestdermatology Twitter: @MidwestCenter17 Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a specialized technique developed for the removal of skin cancers. It is considered the best treatment for complicated tumors. This state-of-theart technique offers the highest cure rate of any treatment option.
Dr. Nemeth’s procedures include the pinhole gum rejuvenation technique for gum recession, minimally invasive laser treatment for gum disease, gum reshaping procedures for smile makeovers and dental implants for missing teeth.
SOMERSET CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY Steven E. Stein, M.D. 1579 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite B-7 Troy, MI 48084 (248) 643-7710 stevensteinmd.com Dr. Stein has performed more than 1,000 facelifts in his 25 years of experience. We offer personalized care to each patient. Our philosophy that less is more results in the most natural look. Patients want to see a refreshed and rejuvenated version of themselves.
SPILLANE & REYNOLDS ORTHODONTICS 4299 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 196 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 344-8400 MyAmazingSmile.com Instagram: @Spillanereynoldsortho Twitter: @DrJamieReynolds Spillane & Reynolds Orthodontics has provided Metro Detroit families the highest-quality orthodontic care since 1991. Using state-of-the-art technology to enhance treatment, the practice offers a unique orthodontic experience that is fun, affordable, interactive and effective, maintaining a commitment to its patients in every facet of the practice.
TEAM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 32255 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 155 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 419-3388 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
TEAM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 6405 Telegraph Road, Suite F1 Bloomfield, MI 48301 (248) 633-2980 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
TEAM REHABILITATION 27555 Farmington Road, Suite 140 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 516-1300 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
TEAM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 33481 W. 14 Mile Road, Suite 130 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 661-6708 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
TEAM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 17388 W. 13 Mile Road Beverly Hills, MI 48025 (248) 633-2640 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
TEAM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPY 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 2020 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 313-5940 www.team-rehab.com info@team-rehab.com A network of therapist-owned clinics whose mission is to be the best source of outpatient physical therapy. We want our patients to enjoy therapy and get clear improvements in their health.
ZOMA DENTAL 6330 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 130 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 932-0550 www.zomadental.com Facebook: Zoma Dental Instagram: zomadental Our patients are our priority. We offer quality, comprehensive, cosmetic, restorative and preventative dental care for all of Metro Detroit. From the moment you step into Zoma Dental, your smile becomes our top priority. Our entire team dedicates their time to provide you with personalized service. We strive to enhance, restore and preserve your smile.
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ADVANCE PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLY COMPANY 1977 E. West Maple Road Walled Lake, MI 48390 (248) 669-7474 150 Parsons St. Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 831-7770 www.advanceplumbing.com Facebook: Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply Instagram: @advance_plumbing Twitter: @PlumbingAdvance
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Advance Plumbing is Metro Detroit’s premier, single-source plumbing distributor serving plumbers, builders, interior designers, kitchen & bath dealers, and the general public. Our award-winning, functional showrooms feature the industry’s finest and most unique brands.
DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES (248) 851-6989 Mar_lo@ameritech.net We are a complete total package for remodeling kitchens and bathrooms from floor to ceiling. We have been in business for 33 years. We also custom design and make furniture in wood, laminate, metal and stone.
PALM BEACH PATIO & CASUAL FURNITURE 7350 Highland Road (M59) Waterford, MI 48327 (248) 666-2880 www.palmbeachpatio.com Specializing in quality furniture for all your outdoor and casual needs. Custom special orders and delivery available. Open all year: Nov. 1 through March 1 by appointment only.
3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 101 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 509-9802 afmda.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/AFMDA Instagram: www.instagram.com/afmda Twitter: twitter.com/afmda Magen David Adom is Israel’s ambulance, disaster-relief and blood-services agency serving as emergency medical first responders for Israel’s 9 million people. It’s not a government agency so it depends on Americans like you for funding.
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCESMICHIGAN CHAPTER (248) 926-4110 www.michigan@Idf.org www.Idf.org FIDF initiates and helps support educational, social, cultural and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland. FIDF also supports the families of fallen soldiers.
FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH OF ISRAEL MICHIGAN CHAPTER Cari Margulis Immerman, Executive Director-Midwest 2682 Green Road, Suite 101 Shaker Heights, OH 44122 (216) 544-3010 Cari@israelrescue.org www.israelrescue.org United Hatzalah of Israel’s revolutionary crowdsourcing model gives life to those that might not otherwise survive. We’re focused on speed as we’ve reduced Israel’s national response time from 8-10 minutes or more to just 3 minutes or less. Our 6,000 highly trained volunteer medics drop whatever they are doing, from wherever they may be, to arrive and begin critical medical intervention. Deployed “uber-style,” our team of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze, men and women, young and old, work side by side to help all in need, 100% free of charge. We are not a government agency nor governmentfunded. Being our partner in lifesaving means you’ll be making a measurable impact; you’ll be keeping families and communities intact.
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.jccdet.org (248) 661-1000
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 6892 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 788-7878 Fax: (248) 788-7854 friend@friendshipcircle.org www.friendshipcircle.org facebook.com/fcmichigan Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of individuals with special needs by providing recreational, social and educational programming that aims to support community inclusion. The work of Friendship Circle also extends into the lives of people struggling with addiction, isolation and other familyrelated crises through the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House — a Jewish recovery community that offers friendship, support and a variety of programs that facilitate lasting success.
HEBREW FREE LOAN 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 723-8184 Facebook: facebook.com/ HFLDetroit Twitter: twitter.com/HFLDetroit HFL provides interest-free loans to Michigan’s Jewish individuals, families and businesses to support education, job training, summer camp, home improvements and so much more. Visit www.hfldetroit.org or www. jewishcollegeloansmi.org.
JARC 30301 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 538-6611 www.jarc.org JARC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization founded in 1969 by a group of parents concerned about the future of their children with developmental disabilities. Today, JARC is known as a prototype for innovative, high-quality residential and support programs for people with developmental disabilities. JARC serves more than 180 people in 80 different settings in Oakland County, including group homes, independent living and in-home respite care.
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The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to build a dynamic Jewish community by collaborating to create worldclass education and engagement opportunities for the mind, body and soul throughout Metro Detroit. Learn more at JCCDet.org.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE RESOURCE CENTER: (248) 592-2313 resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org www.jfsdetroit.org The heart of a stronger community, Jewish Family Service provides a range of services tailored to the needs of each individual or family with a focus on older adults, mental health and wellness, safety net and services geared toward the Russian-speaking community. Older adult services include aging-in-place supports such as care management, door-throughdoor transportation, home care, kosher meals, Holocaust survivor assistance and more.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT 6735 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2030 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 (248) 642-4260 www.jewishdetroit.org The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is the central communal organization of the Detroit Jewish community. Federation is committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future in Metropolitan Detroit, in Israel and around the world.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND (JNF-USA) Karen Freedland-Berger, CoPresident Andy Goldberg, Co-President Max Robins, Chairman Kim R. Levy, Executive Director, Midwest klevy@jnf.org Allyson Kolpas, Campaign Associate, Midwest (248) 324-3080 Mailing address: 60 Revere Drive, Suite 725 Northbrook, IL 60062 www.jnf.org Jewish National Fund gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land and people of Israel.
JEWISH SENIOR LIFE OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT Residences-Programs-Services Administrative Offices A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15000 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 Foundation Office Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6710 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 661-1836, TTY #711 www.jslmi.org We nurture a sense of community and enrich the lives of older adults while embracing Jewish values and celebrating life. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome.
JHELP c/o The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit 6735 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2030 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 (833) 445-4357 www.jhelp.org For those needing support, JHELP offers a simple connection point to our community’s Jewish social service agencies. With one call or visit to our site, community-members will be guided to whatever assistance is necessary. JHELP serves older adults, families, teens & children, individuals with special needs, job seekers and others.
JVS HUMAN SERVICES 29699 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 559-5000 www.jvshumanservices.org JVS Human Services helps people discover and unlock their personal potential through counseling, training and supportive services for individuals with disabilities, job seekers, seniors and others in need.
KADIMA 15999 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48067 (248) 559-8235 Kadimacenter.org Kadima provides comprehensive residential, therapeutic and social services to all people with mental health needs as they move forward in their lives. Inspired by Jewish values, Kadima delivers these services while providing education and outreach to the broader community to ensure positive mental health outcomes for all.
KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS (248) 592-2313 www.ncjwmi.org National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) can deliver meals to your home daily, Monday-Friday. Meals are for those homebound, 60 and older, who are unable to provide for themselves or who have no one to assist them with meal preparation on a temporary or ongoing basis. Meals are packaged and delivered from the kitchen at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield by volunteers of NCJW|MI.
MICHIGAN JEWISH SPORTS FOUNDATION 6632 Telegraph Road, Suite304 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 592-9323 scicurel@michiganjewishsports.org www.michiganjewishsports.org
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, MICHIGAN (NCJW|MI) 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306 Southfield, MI 48033 (248) 355-3300, ext. 0 www.ncjwmi.org The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Community members can participate in community service projects, advocate on issues, and attend programs and speakers.
The MJSF’s mission is to honor Jewish individuals who have demonstrated achievement in sports and to foster Jewish identity through athletics and to raise funds for charitable contributions to benefit health, education and the less privileged.
Join us for High Holiday Services complimentary tickets available for tickets call 248-967-4020 or email TempleFamily@emanuel-mich.org
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YAD EZRA 2850 W. 11 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 548-3663 info@yadezra.org www.yadezra.org
ORT Michigan supports World ORT’s global network of schools and programs, providing education and training opportunities to students in nearly 40 countries, including the David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Centers located in SouthďŹ eld and Detroit.
Yad Ezra, Michigan’s only kosher food pantry, is an independent organization that provides free groceries and household items to low-income families in Southeast Michigan.
PARTNERS DETROIT 15751 W. Lincoln Drive Southfield, MI 48076 248-JUDAISM (583-2476) www.partnersdetroit.org info@partnersdetroit.org
ARROW OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 17005 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48227 Contact: Marc Crane (313) 272-8700 www.aronet.net
Partners provides highly acclaimed adult Jewish education programs, joining together hundreds of people of all backgrounds to further their knowledge of their Jewish heritage through a variety of programming with dynamic educators.
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Bring your family & friends, and school supplies – paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, crayons, markers, etc for Social Action Project. For lunch, need RSVP by Sep 5 with number adults & kids TempleFamily@emanuel-mich.org or call 248-967-4020.
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4 PAWS COMMUNITY CENTER 2244 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 230-PAWS (7297) reservations@4pawscc.com www.4pawscc.com
COOPER GLASS HOMES -REALTORS DANA COOPER & LAURIE GLASS Max Broock Realtors 275 S. Old Woodward Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 658.8030 www.cooperglasshomes.com
Pets love us! We offer a fun day of play at doggie daycare and also overnight boarding in luxury condos for dogs and cats. We have professional grooming services and dog training classes. Overnight staffing for your pet’s safety.
INVISIBLE FENCE TRI-COUNTY 53115 Grand River Ave. New Hudson, MI 48165 (248) 437-9663 www.invisiblefence.com At Invisible Fence® Brand, we’re not just passionate about technology; we’re passionate about pets. That’s why you’ll find traditional, tried-and-true solutions, as well as innovations that are (literally) out of this world. They all work together not just to improve the way you live with your pet, but also to change it — for good.
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RENAISSANCE MEDIA 29200 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 110 Southfield, MI 48034 kfarber@renmedia.us (248) 351-5107 We can produce any custom-published item you may need for your business. Call for more details.
With more than $150 million in sales, Dana Cooper and Laurie Glass work passionately to protect your interests to get you the best results. “We love the longterm relationships that we develop and believe in providing superior concierge service — every client, every time.”
JEFF & MATT BARKER ASSOCIATE BROKERS MAX BROOCK REALTORS 275 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009 Jeff – (248) 425-6000 jeff@jeffbarkerhomes.com www.jeffbarkerhomes.com Matt – (248) 807-2232 matt@mattbarkerhomes.com www.mattbarkerhomes.com As full-time Realtors, our objective has always been to maintain the reputation as two of the most ethical and professional Realtors. Our experience of selling more than 1,150 homes is your greatest advantage. If interested in buying or selling your home, please give us a call.
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES 800 N. Old Woodward, Suite 210 Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 792-9055 YelenaPliskina@HowardHanna.com www.Birmingham.HowardHanna.com Howard Hanna is one of the top four real estate companies in the United States and home of the 100 Percent Money Back Guarantee. We offer convenient onestop shopping and careers with limitless opportunities.
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ELIZABETH ZAHRA Douglas Elliman Real Estate Palm Beach, FL 400 South U.S. 1 Suite C1, Jupiter, FL 33477 (561) 662-4559 https://elizabethzahra.elliman. com IG: @livingpalmbeach
SALLY’S DESIGN BOUTIQUE 6331 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Inside the Orchard Mall (Orchard Lake and Maple roads) (248) 626-0886 Facebook: Sally’s Design Boutique Instagram: sallysdesignboutique
Your source for ocean and country club living in the Palm Beaches of South Florida. Specializing in lifestyle communities and condos. Originally from West Bloomfield, I can assist you with seasonal rentals, secondary homes and relocation. I look forward to speaking with you.
Catering to today’s busy, sophisticated woman. Featuring European and American designers — Planet, Alembika, Luukaa, Comfy-Sun Kim, Elliott Lauren, Brodie Cashmere, Peace of Cloth, Pure Amici and more. We carry exclusive evening wear for special occasions and for mother of the bride/groom to our list of designers.
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MEN’S WEARHOUSE 37544 W. Six Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152 (734) 462-5851 Milt Neuman mrn11@tmw.com www.menswearhouse.com Specializing in wedding tuxedo rentals, we carry designers, including Vera Wang and Calvin Klein. With six paid wedding tuxedos, receive a custom express suit or $400 shopping at any Men’s Wearhouse.
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COUNCIL RE|SALE 3297 W. 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 548-6664 www.ncjwmi.org Fashion resale at its best. Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing: casual, career attire, eveningwear, vintage, and designer; accessories, jewelry and home accessories. All the best you can find at your neighborhood resale shop. Donors and shoppers always welcome. Proceeds benefit National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) community service projects.
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ANTONIO’S CUCINA ITALIANA Canton: (734) 981-9800 Dearborn Heights: (313) 278-6000 Farmington Hills: (248) 994-4000 Dearborn: (313) 842-2100 Livonia: (734) 513-8000 (No Banquets) www.antoniosrestaurants.com Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, the Rugiero family and its staff have impressed their guests since 1964 with their traditional and authentic Italian cuisine. Signature dishes like Gnocchi Rita, Chicken Antonio, mouth-watering veal dishes, our famous bread and awesome pizzas. A banquet facility, full bar and extensive wine list are available at Dearborn Heights, Canton, Farmington Hills and Roman Village in Dearborn.
BEANS & CORNBREAD 29508 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 208-1680 www.beanscornbread.com mobeansinc@aol.com Beans & Cornbread Soulful Bistro offers an upscale dining experience with a soul food and low-country cuisine menu for lunch and dinner. Voted best soul food in the area every year since 1997, it also serves a buffet-style Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant location features a full-service bar with happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and a private event space for up to 50 guests.
C.A.Y.A. SMOKEHOUSE GRILL 1403 S. Commerce Road Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 (248) 438-6741 www.cayagrill.com C.A.Y.A. “Come as you Are” Smokehouse Grill features Executive Chef Jeff Rose’s delicious menu of locally grown produce and meats in a rustic casual atmosphere. Enjoy happy hour/dinner daily and weekend brunch. Banquet room, large patio and new food truck available for private events. Catering and carryout also available.
STAR DELI 24555 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 352-7377 (248) 352-3293 www.stardeli.net A Metro-Detroit staple for more than 40 years, this carry out-only deli — open 365 days —is known for its corned beef and tuna salad, to name a few. Order one of Star’s crowd-pleasing catering trays today.
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BROWN ADULT DAY PROGRAM 29699 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 559-5000 www.jvshumanservices.org/brown The Brown Adult Day Program, operated in partnership with Jewish Senior Life, supports people living with dementia and their family care partners. Our day program is designed to actively engage participants through stimulating programming and socialization while providing much needed respite for care partners.
NOTTING HILL 6535 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 592-2000 www.cienahealthcare.com Notting Hill of West Bloomfield is a transitional care facility that specializes in short-term nursing and rehabilitation services. We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy services seven days a week with the goal of returning you or your loved one home as quickly as possible. Notting Hill also offers aquatic therapy, which uses the water’s naturally therapeutic properties of buoyancy, resistance and warmth to enhance the therapy experience.
TOWNHALL PLACE SENIOR LIVING 4460 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 683-1010 www.TownhallPlace.com www.facebook.com/townhallplace More than assisted living, Townhall Place offers a style of living designed to enhance your life. Our five-diamond experience provides unparalleled services and assistance with customized support to continue living life your way.
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ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 851-5100 www.adatshalom.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ adatshalomsyn Instagram: AdatShalomSynagogue Rabbis: Aaron Bergman, Rachel Shere, Herbert Yoskowitz, Emeritus; Hazzan Daniel Gross. Adat Shalom is a vibrant Conservative congregation of more than 1,000 families, with an outstanding religious school and diverse, innovative programs for families and children of all ages. Creative, caring and energetic clergy, staff and lay leaders work together to design educational, spiritual, social and social action programs that engage and serve the needs of a diverse membership. Services: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Sundays and holidays, 8:30 a.m.; Shabbat, 9 a.m.; evening services daily. Times vary throughout the year. Consult schedule on website.
B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 5085 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 432-2729 Fax: (248) 479-2572 info@bnaiisraelwb.org www.bnaiisraelwb.org Rabbi Mitch Parker. B’nai Israel Synagogue is an egalitarian, lay-led Conservative congregation operating within the Temple Kol Ami building. We provide religious, educational and social opportunities that reflect our commitment to Judaism, our members of all ages and our community.
CONGREGATION BETH AHM 5075 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 851-6880 www.cbahm.org Facebook: CongregationBethAhm Congregation Beth Ahm was established to provide opportunities to explore and practice Judaism in a warm and approachable environment. We believe in the value of promoting an inviting, caring and welcoming environment where we demonstrate compassion toward others through derech eretz, tzedakah and tikkun olam.
CONGREGATION B’NAI MOSHE 6800 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 788-0600 cbminfo@bnaimoshe.org www.bnaimoshe.org Welcome home. Led by Rabbi Shalom Kantor and Cantor Earl Berri. We “welcome home” our members, family and friends in our warm, inviting community. At B’nai Moshe, you will find smiling faces, caring hugs, a warm handshake, a caring community, an award-winning school for your children, inspirational religious services and the best kiddush in town. We are your family you just haven’t met yet. And for all this, there is no need to thank us. It’s what we do. Welcome home.
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CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Road Southfield, MI 48034-2079 (248) 357-5544 csz.info@shaareyzedek.org www.shaareyzedek.org
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Congregation Shaarey Zedek is a warm, welcoming, inclusive, egalitarian Conservative Jewish community that provides innovative, stimulating and diverse spiritual and educational leadership and social opportunities to nurture our love and commitment to Jewish life.
We are a welcoming, inclusive and family-friendly Reform synagogue situated closest to Detroit in an inner-ring suburb. We are a congregational family who cares about each of our members and friends. Led by Rabbi Matthew Zerwekh and Cantorial Soloist Kelly Onickel, our egalitarian worship offers opportunities for prayer, spirituality and meditation that meld tradition with modernity through prayer, meditation and song. Through our social action programs, we affirm our commitment to tikkun olam — repairing the world — through various activities and areas of engagement with the greater Detroit community. We are committed to living out the commandment of teaching our children through two strong educational offerings for the youngest in our community — our Early Childhood Community (infant to pre-K) and Yachad religious school (K-12); and we pride ourselves on the varied and relevant adult education offerings we provide. We are a congregation that is large enough to offer unique programming and strong educational offerings, but small enough for our members to enjoy individual relationships with our rabbi and each other. Please join us for Erev Shabbat, Shabbat morning, Shabbat for youngsters, and holiday and festival services.
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Congregation Shir Tikvah is an innovative, yet traditional, friendly and inclusive congregation, valuing diversity, where all can seek God and strengthen spiritual, social, educational and cultural aspects of Jewish life. We are affiliated with both the Reform and Renewal movements. As a bridge between our membership, community and the State of Israel, Shir Tikvah embraces our heritage, provides continuity and encourages the evolution of Judaism into the future. We offer Friday-evening Shabbat services (times vary) and some Saturdays at 10 a.m. Our outstanding Sam and Jean Frankel Family Education Program provides a pre K-12th-grade religious school as well as a variety of enrichment opportunities for adults. Rabbi Aura Ahuvia.
CONGREGATION T’CHIYAH 15000 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 823-7115 www.tchiyah.org T’chiyah is a progressive, spiritual, queer-loving, justice-pursuing, intergenerational Reconstructionist Jewish community serving Metro Detroit. Join us for musical Shabbats, kid-centric family programming and impactful community organizing with Detroit Jews for Justice.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Temple Israel Offices: (248) 661-5700 Fax: (248) 661-1302 Tyner Religious School: (248) 661-5725 Early Childhood Center: (248) 661-5750 info@temple-israel.org Temple Israel is an inclusive Reform congregation achieving its religious and ethical mission through spiritual fulfillment, dynamic programming, lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and social responsibility. A remarkable clergy team leads our congregation with a meaningful face-to-faith approach, welcoming people of all ages and stages. The Audrey & William Farber Endowment Fund supports the Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center, our Jewish preschool with a four-star “Great Start to Quality” rating. Highly-qualified teachers, a nurturing environment and the latest technology result in an incredible educational foundation. Wherever you’re at, spiritually or financially, come experience what makes Temple Israel so special.
TEMPLE KOL AMI 5085 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 661-0040 Fax: (248) 661-5901 www.tkolami.org Temple Kol Ami is a Reform congregation located in West Bloomfield, committed to Jewish values, education and spiritual growth. The temple is committed to creating a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment that is dedicated to providing a sense of support and community for all its members while it seeks to strengthen the bonds of loyalty with Jews everywhere.
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Healthy Aging Seniors are advised to keep up on vaccinations. RUTHAN BRODSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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f you are 55 or older and not up to date with your vaccinations, you are not alone. About 30 percent of you skipped a flu shot in 2017, twothirds didn’t receive the recommended shingles vaccine and 43 percent were not current for tetanus shots, according to a 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As you age, your immune system weakens, making it more difficult to fight off infections. You are more likely to be fighting off complications from the flu, pneumonia or shingles, which may lead to lengthy and chronic illnesses. With a serious health condition such as heart disease or diabetes, getting vaccinated is particularly important. “The research shows that many seniors aren’t getting the protection they need,” says Dr. James Bragman, D.O., in West Bloomfield who specializes in internal, geriatric and sports medicine. “As a primary care physician, I look at the whole person, mind and body, and work at keeping my patients healthy as they age. “This includes encouraging patients to consume a plant-based diet, to enlarge their network of friends beyond their family, and to make certain they’re getting the vaccines they need depending upon their age and lifestyle, including travel plans, medical conditions and which vaccinations they had in the past,” he says. “Vaccines are the safest ways to protect your health,” says Dr. Dr. Carl Lauter Carl Lauter, M.D., an
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infectious disease specialist in Royal Oak who also specializes in allergy and immunology. “Your best reasons for keeping current with your vaccines are to protect yourself and the people around you.” INFLUENZA (FLU VACCINE) “Some people won’t get a flu shot because they’re afraid they’ll get the flu from the vaccine,” Lauter says. “No matter how many stories you hear, this is not scientifically possible. The injected flu vaccine is made from a dead virus and the nasal flu vaccine is made from a weakened virus. “Because the flu virus changes each year, a yearly flu shot is required especially for those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems, and for the elderly,” he says. “Pneumonia, a serious viral or bacterial lung infection, is the most common complication of the flu. “Scientists try to predict which flu strains will show up the next winter and develop vaccines to match those strains. Sometimes the predictions are excellent and other times vaccinations are less effective.” PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE Severe infections in the bloodstream and key organs are caused by pneumococcal disease often resulting in pneumonia, blood infections and meningitis, killing about 18,000 adults 65 and older each year. The CDC recommends that all adults 65 and older take the two vaccines about a year apart to protect against pneumo-
coccal disease. In July 2017, the CDC reported that only about 18 percent of older adults are getting both vaccines, the PCV13 (Prevnar 13) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23). SHINGLES OR HERPES ZOSTER VACCINE Shingles is a blistering and painful rash, which one out of every three people, generally 55 and older, will develop in their lifetime. It is caused by the same virus responsible for childhood chickenpox, which then lies dormant in most adults and reactivates in later life. “Some people experience mild to severe nerve pain that can linger for months or even years, and the complications increase in severity as you age,” Lauter says. “The good news is that a new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, is available and works better than the previous vaccine, Zostavax. Two doses are needed 2-6 months apart. Healthy adults 50 or older should receive Shingrix even if they had shingles and already received Zostavax. “The problem is you may have to put your name on a wait list for the vaccine because there’s often a shortage.” TDAP BOOSTER (TETANUS, DIPHTHERIAE, PERTUSSIS) “All of us should have had the childhood vaccine to protect against tetanus but there may be some who missed taking the combination booster called Tdap that protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough),” Lauter says.
“It is recommended that everyone receive the Td (tetanus-diphtherial) booster vaccine every 10 years and adults should get the Tdap vaccine at least once. The Tdap should also be given to women during pregnancy.” HEPATITIS A VACCINE The hepatitis A virus (HAV) can be a deadly liver disease spread person to person when people don’t wash their hands properly or leave unsanitary conditions around food and water. For long-term protection, you need two doses, six months apart. HEPATITIS B VACCINE The Hepatitis B virus is also a contagious virus and attacks the liver. The vaccine is usually given as two or three shots over 1-6 months. “Also available is a combination vaccine approved for adults that protects people from both Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B,” Lauter says. “The combined Hepatitis A and B vaccine is usually given as three separate doses over a six-month period.” Adults may need other vaccines based on health conditions, their job, lifestyle and travel habits. Keep in mind that no matter what your age, vaccines may not provide complete protection. Some, such as the tetanus shot, are reported to be 100 percent effective, but the flu shot limits your risk of getting influenza by about half. The effectiveness of most vaccines also decreases over time, which is why boosters are recommended for certain shots. ■
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When It’s Life or Death… How do you choose an effective surrogate decision maker in an ICU situation? ELIZABETH KATZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
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he average age of an individual in an intensive medical care situation is his 60s, according to Susan P. Shapiro, Ph.D., a research professor at the American Bar Foundation. For that reason, it’s critical to designate a surrogate decision maker who can and will effectively advocate for desired medical care. Many times, it’s a matter of life or death. “It’s the ultimate decision,” said Shapiro, who resides in Buchanan, in southwest Michigan, and commutes to her job at the Chicago-based foundation. “It’s the biggest life-and-death decision you can make,” she added. “On one hand, it’s extremely important; and on the other hand, it’s the most difficult decision to make. It grabs the family when it is least able to handle the situation and it takes the greatest resources that a family can have.” Shapiro, who attended Detroit schools and Susan P. graduated from Shapiro, Ph.D. Southfield High School, has recently published Speaking for the Dying: Life-andDeath Decisions in Intensive Care through the University of Chicago
h l ’ d Press. She holds a b bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in sociology from Yale University. For the book, Shapiro examined the interactions between doctors, surrogate decisions makers and families of patients who were brought into the ICU of two urban hospitals in the Chicago area. One was an open neurological ICU and the second was an ICU in which doctors dealt with conditions not involving brains or hearts. In all, she and a research assistant studied approximately 1,000 cases involving this medical dynamic to fully understand how doctors communicate with family members about life-anddeath situations and how families respond and make decisions about care for their loved ones. “Most of the patients in the study had not named their legal decision makers,” Shapiro said, adding that the medical decision process becomes easier when an individual designates someone to make those decisions on his behalf. Creating a health proxy directive (also called a durable power of attorney for health care or designation of a patient advocate) doesn’t require a lawyer or notary. Hospitals typically have proxy directive forms for free, and
forms are also available online for free. Shapiro noted she was surprised to find that for almost half of patients with advance directives, those directives made no discernible difference in easing the decision-making process or helping to clarify the patient’s wishes. Among the remainder for whom the directive did make a difference, she said, it was at least as likely to result in undermining the patient’s wishes as in honoring them. “It is rarely possible to anticipate the complex choices at the bedside in documents drafted when patients are still healthy,” she said. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SURROGATE DECISION MAKER Shapiro enumerated qualities to consider when choosing an individual you can entrust to make life-or-death decisions on your behalf. Some of those characteristics include choosing an individual who knows you very well and understands your values, preferences and fears. Surrogate decision makers also need to be good listeners and communicators, intelligent, open-minded and decisive. They must also be able to process complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting information and see the larger medical picture.
She has recommendations for those tasked with making medical decisions for a loved one in the ICU. “It’s extremely important to be around when the physicians are around,” she said. “Be there from day to day and talk to the doctors. Surrogates obviously need to be prepared to make decisions, and they need to have had a lot of conversations with the patient.” On the part of hospitals, she recommends they designate specific individuals who can serve as intermediaries between surrogate decision makers, families and medical professionals and can help families navigate what is often a heart-rending decision. And, if faced with a particularly challenging medical decision, families can and should call upon a hospital’s ethics committee. “That’s an important resource,” Shapiro said. “They do an incredibly good job in helping families with decisions. Often, it’s not offered to families, but if you ask (to speak to the ethics committee), it’s there.” LOCAL RESOURCES One Metro Detroit-based organization that can provide Jewish families with guidance on making medical decisions on behalf of their loved ones is the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network in West Bloomfield. Natalie Rosenfield, director of patient care at the network, concurs with Shapiro that it’s important for families to have ongoing conversations about what their desires are should they be faced Natalie with a life-or-death Rosenfield medical situation. “My recommendation is to have that discussion with your loved one,” she said, and have many conversations about this matter, not just one. “One of the things we work on is helping families to feel empowered to make decisions,” she added. Rabbi Joseph Krakoff serves as senior director of the network, continued on page 64
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which focuses on providing palliative and supportive care, as well as hospice resources. He said the network can assist families with promoting end-oflife discussions. Network social workers can also instruct clients on the questions they should be asking their doctors. “We encourage people to have discussions while people are well, though making these decisions are scary and (talking about) end of life is off-putting,” Rabbi Joseph Krakoff said. “You Krakoff also have to make sure you have these conversations with the doctors.” The chaplaincy network puts families in touch with resources and can also provide Orthodox, Conservative and Reform rabbis who can meet with families and guide them in life-and-death medical situations. “A lot of decisions (on medical care) have to do with the religious affiliation” in terms of Jewish laws and customs, Krakoff said. “A lot of Orthodox Jewish families would consult with a rabbi, though one rabbi may not agree with another rabbi. “There are many meetings we have with families” to assist them with medical decisions, Krakoff said. “We take end-of-life decisions seriously, and we take into consideration quality of life.” Social worker Rosenfield said many families contact the network because they are simply at a loss about the next steps in the process for a patient who may be dying. “We try to advocate for them, and we let them know they are not alone. Our role is to let them know what their resources are,” she said. “They have an advocate with us.” ■
Do You Know Lewy? Many are unfamiliar with second most common form of dementia. BARRY KAUFMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
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Susan Shapiro’s book Speaking for the Dying: Life-and-Death Decisions in Intensive Care is available through the University of Chicago Press atpress. uchicago.edu and on Amazon. To reach the Jewish Hospital & Chaplaincy Network, call (248) 592-2687 or, for more information, visit jewishhospice.org.
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ewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex, challenging brain disorder that affects many parts of the brain. Although less known than its “cousins” Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, it affects 1.4 million Americans. Where Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, it is followed by LBD and then Parkinson’s. Henry Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., University of Michigan, says: “Despite the prevalence of Lewy Body Dementia, confirming it can be challenging for doctors and patients alike.” Dementia is a term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life activity. Most people think dementia is memoryrelated, but it is not always the case. Dementia can affect balance and movement, decision-making skills, language skills, visuospatial skills and attention, without affecting memory. Susan Barber, Mayo Clinic, points out a few symptoms of LBD that a person may experience: • Cognitive difficulties • Visual hallucinations • Tremors and movement disorders • Fluctuation in day-to-day activities If an individual has the above symptoms,
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her or she should see a neurologist for a neuropsychological exam. I experienced several of the above symptoms, which led to my LBD diagnosis. Family members noticed a stiffness in my gait and occasional tripping. Multitasking abilities diminished, affecting my driving and problem-solving skills. Getting an early diagnosis isn’t easy because LBD has similar characteristics to Alzheimer’s and misdiagnosis is dangerous. The use of the medication Haldon, used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, has resulted in the LBD patient becoming comatose. LBD is a disease of years, not months. The average age of onset is between 50 and 80. The average duration is between 5-8 years after diagnosis. But, with early diagnosis and aggressive treatment, it is possible to extend life expectancy up to 20 years. case of a sudden injury, illness or death. The brainchild of retired businessman Neil Hitz, 78, of Beverly Hills, this simpleto-use tool can store the location and access information of vital records, documents and online information as well as personal wishes — so all can be available by loved ones and trustees when needed. “It’s amazing that such a common need hasn’t been addressed in such a simple fashion,” said Hitz, a small business mentor, whose mission with My Life Directory is to “bring peace of mind to loves ones in an emotional, stressful situation.”
Caring for a person with LBD is different than caring for a person with Alzheimer’s. With Alzheimer’s, there is an expected progression. With LBD, fluctuating cognition can be frustrating for the care-giving partner not knowing “who” they are dealing with. Issues that are thought to be resolved during a “good period” may later return. There are support groups where patient and care giver can share information and support one another. For a listing of local LBD support groups visit alzheimers.med. umich.edu/lbd/ or contact Renee Gadwa at (734) 764-5137. ■ Barry Kaufman of West Bloomfield is retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is an LBD patient, spokesman and has participated in LBD research with NIH and the University of Michigan.
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Melanoma Study Explores Spread to Brain Tel Aviv University researchers believe T Te ell Av A Avi viv iv U nive ni ivers rsit ityy re it rese sear arch cher herss be b beli eli liev evee have found “pathway” causes theyy h th ave fo foun und d a “p pat athw hwayy” th that at cause es melanoma cells to spread to the brain — and may have found a way to block it. The study was conducted on mice but has also been validated on samples of human brain tissue where melanoma had spread, the researchers said. “Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer due to its high rate of metastasis, frequently to the brain,” said Prof. Neta Erez of the Department of Pathology at TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine, lead author of the study. “The prognosis of patients with brain metastases is very grim.” Patients used to die from metastases in other parts of the body before they were spotted in the brain. However,
because becaus beca usee treatments trea tr eatm ments have improved and patients pati pa tien ents ts are living living longer, “the incidence of diagnosed brain metastases is increasing. Understanding how and why brain metastasis occurs is an urgent challenge facing cancer researchers today,” Erez said in a Times of Israel story. In their work, they took mice with spontaneous melanoma brain metastasis and studied how it reacted with the brain. “We discovered that melanoma cells can activate inflammatory pathways that lead to the brain and then hijack this pathway,” Erez told Times of Israel. When the researchers used genetic manipulation to neutralize the receptors in the melanoma cells, they successfully blocked the ability of the tumor cells to
Dr. Joachim Behar, a member of the Technion’s Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
respond to the hijack. The research, emphasized Erez, was done on mice and not humans. But the researchers validated their results in the brain metastases of patients who had undergone brain surgery. They found that in humans, the astrocytes cells in the brain express the same inflammato-
An international research team led by the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa has developed innovative, AI-based software to detect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which people stop breathing for about 10 seconds or more during sleep. The prevalence of this syndrome increases with age and affects more than one in five individuals in the general adult population — particularly males and those who are overweight. OSA is characterized by halts in breathing during the night and lower oxygen levels in the blood. The syndrome causes fatigue and sleepiness during the day, which can lead to inefficiency and accidents while working and, in some cases, to traffic accidents. OSA also increases the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “The model we developed is a reliable and effective tool for identifying sleep apnea in large populations,” said Dr. Joachim Behar, a member of the Technion’s Faculty of Biomedical Engineering who led the study. This model can, in the longer term, be used to develop a suitable mobile application and eventually be part of a smart watch or bracelet that includes an oximeter to extract the necessary biomarkers and perform an accurate self-examination for OSA, he said. “Sleep apnea can be treated effectively, but many sufferers remain undiagnosed,” said Behar. The technology used to diagnose the syndrome in sleep labs, called polysomnography,
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Tel Aviv University researchers: Malak Amer, Prof. Neta Erez and Dr. Hila Doron.
records brain waves and oxygen level in the blood, as well as heart rate, breathing, and eye and leg movements during sleep. But it is costly and not widely available. The technology that Behar and his team developed is based on data and biomarkers obtained from 887 subjects from the general adult population in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After sifting through the patient information, the system was able to successfully identify all the clinical cases of medium or severe OSA, the researchers said. Standardized sleep apnea diagnosis questionnaires, by comparison, missed more than 15 percent of severe cases, while the use of pulse oximetry only detected the severe cases but failed to identify some of the medium OSA cases, the researchers said. The model the team developed is called OxyDOSA, and the researchers have made it available for further research.
ry factor and the same receptor. “Our findings suggest that blocking this signaling pathway may prevent brain metastasis,” Erez said. They now are studying what could be the trigger that instigates inflammation in the brain, which promotes metastasis.
Students Create Smart T-Shirt A team of students from the ORT Herzl Technological school in Kishinev, Moldova, are among those honored with the 2019 World ORT Gina and Joseph Harmatz Award that recognizes youngsters at ORT schools worldwide who have excelled in social responsibility. The Moldova students created a wearable device that can constantly monitor the condition of people with longterm medical issues and then notify loved ones and emergency services if the person suffers a heart attack, stroke, fall or other medical concern. The device is fitted to a simple vest or T-shirt, meaning the user can easily wear it daily. Their smart T-shirt features integrated temperature and pulse sensors, as well as a gyroscope and accelerometer to detect severe changes in body position — if the patient has fallen or lost consciousness, for example. If an incident occurs and the wearer cannot respond within 15 sec-
onds, a mobile app triggers an alert to notify family members and transmits the person’s location by GPS. It can also send real-time health data and vital signs to assist medical teams via Bluetooth. Sandu Chirita, the team’s lead developer, said, “We have developed an early stage prototype that has all the initial features. We have to gather feedback from those the shirt would help and then adapt our design to fulfil their needs. “We plan to make the device smaller, more accurate, more reliable and more convenient for the wearer, as well as integrating textile changes to get rid of wires. We need to find resources to make the device fully washable as well.” Sandu said the team was sorry not to be able to “improve the life of every person and cure every disease, but even helping a single person is a step toward making the world a better place to live in — and that’s what tikkun olam is about.”
The Sandwich Generation Jenny didn’t know what to do to help her parents. Her father was getting frail, her mother was having trouble with her memory and Jenny was concerned about them living alone. She worried when they went to the doctor without her, but her parents didn’t want to be a burden by taking her away from her work or her children, and insisted they were “just ÀQH µ 7KHQ -HQQ\·V IDWKHU IHOO DQG HQGHG up in the hospital. Welcome to the Sandwich Generation. Jenny is not the only one struggling to care for aging parents while balancing RWKHU UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV 7KH JRRG QHZV LV that help is available.
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At a time when cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, a professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and senior cardiologist at the Rambam Medical Center, both in Haifa, is tackling the idea of modifying genes to fix failing hearts. Speaking to American Technion Society supporters and community members this summer at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Hills, Kehat explained that cardiovascular disease is rising because treatments addressing heart disease’s common causes — hypertension, high blood pressure, leaky valves and more — extend life for a time but do not address the root cause of the disease. Kehat’s lab — Technion’s Molecular Cardiovascular System Research Lab — focuses on the molecular mechanisms responsible for the abnormal enlargement of the heart during cardiac failure, with the aim of translating findings into state-of-the-art therapies that could reduce heart disease-related deaths. Taking attendees behind the scenes, Kehat explained that each of our billions of heart cells is comprised of 600 motors that expand and contract to help pump blood — yet those motors have a lifespan of roughly just one week. Kehat’s research examines how cells continuously rebuild those motors, and
how the body generates replacement parts at precisely the right time and in accordance with the right amount each cell needs. The process resembles a fast food chain, according to Kehat. It does not make logistical sense for restaurants to produce and distribute burgers and fries on demand across hundreds or thousands of miles; rather, it is more efficient to provide each of a chain’s locations with the necessary ingredients to serve customers in local markets. Whatever is not sold is discarded because fresh produce will arrive for the next day. These cells function the same way, Kehat explained. Cells produce vast quantities of parts that enable their motors to run and whatever is not used gets consumed by the system, after which point the body begins that process anew. But when the heart cells have to work harder and need to produce new motors, the supply does not match the demand and malfunction of the motors occur, leading to heart failure. Why this occurs, at the genetic level, is the subject of Kehat’s research. With the annual global total of 17.3 million cardiovascular disease-related deaths expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030, according to the American Heart Association, the work Kehat is doing at Technion is vital.
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the first regional shopping mall in the U.S. when it opened in 1954. The location — which was quite a distance from the homes of some Detroit customers — seemed risky. At the time, Schwartz said, “we were frightened to death at taking a store out in some wilderness that was a cow pasture. The decision to go … took a little arm twisting.” However, on opening day, long lines of cars waited to enter the Northland Mall Shopping Center, and it quickly became a very popular regional shopping destination. As Northland prospered, so did Albert’s, which followed Hudson’s to other shopping centers. When American fashion styles started to change, Albert’s added a new retailing concept for younger shoppers at Northland — opening The Alcove, run by Ron Schwartz, Mark’s older brother, in 1970. That store featured loud rock music, a mirrored tunnel entrance and chrome tube dressing rooms. “The Alcove was the most exciting store in Northland,” Ernest Schwartz said in in a 1984 interview, when Northland celebrated its 30th anniversary. Mark Schwartz, who was a junior dress buyer at Albert’s for several years, continued the family retailing tradition by starting an upscale store for younger women, Scott Gregory, in 1983, also at Northland. “My father was a great leader and
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grandchildren, Noah, Gabriel, David and Christina. He was “Poppa Max” to Leo, Matt, Kate, Sarah and Nora. He also is survived by his sister, Edie (Gene) Friedman of Scottsdale, Ariz., and many, many friends. Interment will be on Sept. 1, 2019, at Adat Shalom Cemetery at noon. PHYLLIS DEYTSHE, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 18, 2019. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Faye Gorman, Terry and Alan GeffenGold; grandchildren, Lisa Gorman, Jeffrey (Jaime) Gorman, Adam (Phil Jessell) Geffen, Jennifer Geffen, Jason (Julia) Gold; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Samantha, Eliah, Amelie, and Sylvan; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Deytshe was the beloved wife of the late Philip Deytshe; sister of the late Mary (the late Daniel) Steffin, the late Manuel (the late Dolly) Rotenberg and the late Milton (the late Terry) Rotenberg. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HILDA FORTGANG, 90, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 19, 2019. Hilda will be remembered for her expert knitting, always remembering to send birthday cards and, most of all, her kindness. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Harriet (Fortgang) and Gregg Orley, and Julie and Jack Kaufman; grandchildren, Ryan and Heidi Orley, Emily and Jason Jacob, Erin Kaufman, and Michael and Lindsey Kaufman; great-grandchild, Carter; nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Fortgang was the beloved wife of the late Harold Fortgang. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, the Hilda Fortgang Nosh Fund, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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SHELLY KNOLL, 77, of Novi, died Aug. 15, 2019. She is survived by her brother and sister-inlaw, Richard Knoll and Maureen Fill; nephews and niece, Jay and Mary Knoll, David Knoll, Michael Knoll and Jeffrey Fill; great-nieces and great-nephew, Emily, Allison, Sarah, Joshua, Sydney and Hannah Knoll. Ms. Knoll was the devoted daughter of the late Frieda and the late Sidney Knoll; the dear sister-in-law of the late Craina Knoll. She was pre-deceased by her loving partner, Marilyn Mitchell. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, michiganhumane. org/tributes; or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 125, Southfield, MI 48075, jdrf.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. ROBERT MELVIN KOMORN died Oct. 24, 2018, in Houston, Texas. He was born on June 24, 1939, in Detroit to William and Gertrude Komorn. Bob and his older brother Harvey grew up learning the importance of family and education. The four of them would stay up nights discussing their interests and pushing each other to question everything. He carried these lessons with him throughout his whole life and passed on his curiosity and love of learning to his daughters and grandchildren. Bob graduated from Wayne State University and then pursued his dream of becoming a physician. Attending the University of Michigan Medical School on a full scholarship, he served as president of his medical fraternity, published award-winning student research papers and graduated cum laude in 1964. Never forgetting that he received a scholarship and wanting to give back to his alma mater, Bob created the Judith G. and Robert M. Komorn Scholarship Fund at the University of Michigan Medical School. He trained as a resident in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan Hospital. After he completed his medical training, Bob and his family moved
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Press and the Oakland Press. He also started his own public relations firm, doing public relations for the city of Oak Park. Mr. Newman is survived by his wife of 48 years, Merle “Cookie” Newman; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Newman and Danielle DePriest; daughter, Jessica Newman; sister, Sharon Horwitz; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Susan Sefansky and David Goldstein, Brian Sefansky, Bhavana Sinh and Shari Jenner; many loving nieces and nephews. He was the devoted son of the late Joseph and the late Minnie Newman; the dear brother-in-law of the late Jerome Horwitz. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Almost Home Animal Rescue, 25503 Clara Lane, Southfield, MI 48034, almosthomeanimals.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FLORINE POSEN, 91, of Oak Park, died Aug. 20, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Craig and Ronna Posen, Daniel Posen, Mitchell Posen; grandchildren, Andrew and Eric
Posen; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Posen was the beloved wife of the late Charles Posen. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HERBERT SAMOVITZ, 85, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 16, 2019. He is survived by his children, Andrea (Gary) Johnson, Marcia Samovitz, Karen (Tom) Bartlett, Marla (Richard) Davidson, Harley (Melissa) Manela; cherished grandchildren, Nicole and Jill Davidson, Jordan and Jonathan Manela; his brother, Myron (Connie) Samovitz; brother-in-law, Sidney Swidler. Mr. Samovitz was the beloved husband of the late Frances Samovitz and the late Eunice Manela Samovitz; the devoted son of the late Sidney and the late Mollie Samovitz. A memorial service was held at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Contributions may be made to Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms MI 48025. LEE FRANCES SCHANFARBER, 82, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 21, 2019.
She was the cherished sister of the late Roy Schanfarber; dear sister-in-law of Sandy Schanfarber; devoted daughter of the late Marvin and the late Rose Schanfarber. She is survived by her beloved housemates, Caryn Martel, Sheryl Garfinkel and Barbara Mitteldorf; and home manager, Jacketya Roberson. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to JARC, 6735 Telegraph, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jarc.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ELIZABETH SCHREIBER passed away in her home on Aug. 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Edwin Schreiber; children, Jennifer Shevin, Jamie Warren (Neil Warren), and Karen Shevin (Elaine Pichet); grandchildren, Emily Duffy (Robert Duffy), Shelby Warren, Bailey Warren, Allison Brackenbury and Arianne Salamis; great-grandchildren, Alana Duffy and Nolan Duffy. She is also survived by Jan Schreiber (David), Scott Schreiber (Robbie) and Rachel Schreiber, and many grandchildren. Services were held at Robert Toale &
Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL. Contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com. DAVID ALLEN SCHWARTZ, 71, of Huntington Woods, passed away on Aug. 24, 2019. He was born Jan. 18, 1948, to Herman and Esther Schwartz in Detroit. Mr. Schwartz was the beloved husband of Joan (Blumenthal) Schwartz; proud father of son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Melissa Pike; son, Greg Pike, daughter and son-in-law, Emily Schwartz and Alec Richardson. Also survived by grandchildren, Noah, Megan, Lucy and Elliott Pike; devoted sister and brotherin-law, Diane and Danny Harris; many other loving sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, other loving family members and great friends, including all of his tennis and golf company family. He was the brother of the late Bernard Schwartz; son-in-law of the late Flora and the late Gerald Blumenthal. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to continued on page 76
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Make-A-Wish Foundation, Team Alex, 7600 Grand River Road, Suite 175, Brighton, MI 48114, teamalexrides. org; or Vietnam Vets of America, 585 4th Ave., Pontiac, MI 48340, vva.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MARVIN SHLAIN, 95, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 23, 2019. He was a retired veteran of World War II, first as a Navy pilot and then a second-class petty officer on an aircraft carrier. He eventually joined the Coast Guard Reserve. He was highly decorated for his service. Mr. Shlain is survived by his wife, Hilda Shlain; sons, Robert Kerry Shlain, Bruce Kevin Shlain; sister and brotherin-law, Sylvia and Dr. Mark Goldstick; grandchildren, Frankie Shlain, Nick Shlain. He was the dear brother and brotherin-law of the late Dr. Leonard Shlain, the late Shirlee and the late Charles Wolok; dear father-in-law of the late Gayle Shlain. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Interment was
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DR. HENRY SONENSHEIN, 85, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 20, 2019. He is survived by his children, Dr. Jeffrey Sonenshein and Dr. Heidi Kern, and Susan and John Henninger; his loving partner, Sally Hertzbach; sister and brother-in-law, Ilene Miles and Paul Gingold; sister-in-law, Sylvia Rae Klein. He is also survived by Sally’s children and grandchildren as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Dr. Sonenshein was the beloved husband of the late Anita Sonenshein; the devoted son of the late Leonard and the late Lillian Sonenshein; the dear brotherin-law of the late Howard Klein and the late Irma Jean Yoffee. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 1150, Southfield, MI 48034, heart.org/HEARTORG; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Michigan, 1471 E. 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, lls.org/ aboutlls/chapters/mi; B’nai Israel Synagogue, 5085 Walnut Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, MI 48323, bnaiisrael wb.org/donate.html; Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, temple-israel.org; or Chabad of Commerce, 4718 Half Penny Court, Commerce Township, MI 48382, jewishcommerce.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SALLY BARNETT WINKELMAN, 85, of Southfield, died Aug. 24, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Winkelman, Drew and Deb Winkelman, Marc and Suzanne Winkelman, and David and Doretta Winkelman; grandchildren, Lauren Amy, Katelyn, Zoe, Elisabeth, Alexandra and Jacob; great-grandson, Asher; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles Winkelman and Susan Bloom. Mrs. Winkelman was the beloved wife of the late Stuart Winkelman; the loving sister of the late William Barnett; the devoted daughter of the late Laura and the late Archie Barnett; the dear sisterin-law of the late Eugene and the late Jan Winkelman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy
Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice. org; or Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, parkinson smi.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. NINEL YASEVICH, 83, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 22, 2019. She is survived by her beloved husband, Leonid Yasevich; daughter and son-in-law, Emiliya and Gregory Sigal; grandchildren, Yelena Kotikovsky and Vadim (Dannielle) Sigal; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Max, Jacob, Sophia and Evan; sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Leonid Voldziker; nieces, Natalia (Gregg) Stark and Alla (Merab) Dzhanashvili. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery in Roseville. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CORRECTION The obituary for Gladys Goldsmith (Aug. 15) should have indicated that she was the sister of the late Beatrice (the late Samuel) Toll.
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any times throughout the years, the owner or owners of a restaurant may sometimes come up with an idea that would bring much comment and customer response. A once-in-a-while offer that many people couldn’t pass up was one of them … A complete steak dinner with all the trimmings … Petite 6-ounce steak, antipasto plate, including shrimp, minestrone soup, salad, potatoes and vegetable … for just $22.50 … was one of them … It went over with a loud bang and folks had happily found another excellent steak offer that could not be beat. But suddenly, a huge demand appeared that took away the once-in-a-while only offer … Sposita’s Italian Restaurant on 14 Mile Road, between Orchard Lake Road and Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, was deluged by customers with fervent requests for the great offer to be more often … And so it was changed to be every-other week. As Sposita’s closes in on another muchappreciated anniversary, even with the many cost raises, the extra special offer of every-other-week dining feature has increased only to the unbelievable price of another 40 cents … to just $22.95. Contrary to the offer of other restaurants
that may have tried a like offer, Sposita’s leaves off nothing … It has even continued its large portions of soup AND salad in the special, not one or the other as is so often obtained from other eateries. Sposita’s excellent veal dishes, spaghetti, fish, etc., are also highly acclaimed values in good Italian dining. This is truly another fine example of the many great offers that neighborhood restaurants such as Sposita’s have to offer these days … But none like this one … Not a one-time or sometime feature but every other week … Sposita’s is a culinary gem with a large following of folks who have called it their own neighborhood finer Italian dining discovery. REARVIEW MIRROR … The recent 75th anniversary of Wallside Windows reminded me of the time when its founder, Martin Blanck, left after selling home modernization for my brother Marvin Raskin … and went into the window business … He was at the original London Chop House on Congress, Detroit, and took home Lorraine Dennenberg, there with another fellow, after a disagreement with the gent she was with … On the way out, Sam Gruber, co-owner of “The Chop,” was a mind reader in bidding them good night at the door, saying that they made a fine couple … Marty and Lorraine later became man and wife … He passed on in 200l and the fine Wallside Windows company is today owned by his family. SO MANY PIZZA places are opening up and calling their product “Detroit-style” following that of the time-old saying used by Billy Jacobs after he bought Buddy’s back in 1984 … A Buddy’s Detroit-style pizza has many unique
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characteristics … Like metal pans, brick cheese sauce on cheese not on dough … No sugar or oils are added to the dough making, etc. … The saying actually should be Buddy’s/Detroit-Style … Authentic Detroit-style pizza in all reality is really only at Buddy’s. INTERESTING DISH on the menu at Beans & Cornbread, Northwestern Hwy., north of 12 Mile, Southfield, is its “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” … Catfish, grilled lobster, shrimp, rice, fried okra and collard greens … Owner Patrick Coleman says it goes over in a big way. MAIL DEPT. … From Shirlee Lachmann … “Isn’t Mickey Bakst, the fellow you talk about who was once general manager of the Tribute, the son of a rabbi?” (No, Mickey Bakst, now general manager of the Charleston Grill in Charleston, is no relation to a former rabbi … But his grandfather was Cantor Jacob Sonnenklar at Congregation Shaarey Zedek for about 50 years.) AGAIN, ALL SCHOOL REUNIONS to appear in the column must be received a month ahead of the event’s date. OLDIE BUT GOODIE …Three Jewish women got together for lunch. As they are seated in the restaurant, one takes a deep breath and gives a long, slow “oy.” The second takes a deep breath as well and lets out a long, slow “oy.” The third takes a deep breath and says impatiently, “Girls, I thought we weren’t going to talk about our children.” CONGRATS … To Manuel Silvers on his 77th birthday … To Rhoda Lavers on her birthday … To Sandi and Thom Millman on their 50th anniversary. ■ Email Danny at dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.
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