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Connected and Wired to Help 18 Butzel Award goes to Norm Pappas for his dedication, vision and leadership.
Radio Legend 22 Robin Seymour brings his memoir and his memories back to Detroit.
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Arts&Life An Extra-Sweet New Year 59 Set your table with pretty pinks and golds, punctuated with plenty of symbolic pomegranates.
59 History Reclaimed 30 Sisters receive long-lost diary of their heroic uncle who perished in World War II.
BFFs Forever 34 ‘Dearest girlfriends’ celebrate 80th birthday with big trip.
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Newfound Friends 63 Airline passengers stranded in a small Canadian town after 9-11 find common links in Come from Away.
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Disappointed in HMC What a disappointment the Holocaust Memorial Center has become (“Unexpected Visitors,” Aug. 29, page 16). I was led to believe that the
purpose of the HMC was to preserve and protect the memory of the more than 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust by the National Socialist German Workers
Party (Nazis). Yet, the HMC did not condemn the use of its building as a backdrop for a protest by the Close the Camps group, comparing detention camps for illegal continued on page 8 SEPTEMBER 12 • 2019
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week ago, I led a prayer at a rally against hate organized by Rep. Debbie Dingell and co-sponsored by many anti-hate, civil rights organizations, including the ADL, ACLU and ACCESS. That evening, my remarks were made as a Rabbi Asher board member of JCRC/AJC, Lopatin whose mission is to represent the voice of the Jewish community to the broader Detroit community. As we were determining our participation in the event, we learned that Rep. Rashida Tlaib would be speaking, which raised the question of how Jewish organizations should decide whether to take part and co-sponsor events that involve individuals whose views on Israel and other critical Jewish causes go against the Jewish community’s consensus. Judaism has a long tradition of aligning with people with whom we disagree to further important causes. The Torah tells us that we got out of Egypt “on the wings of eagles,” and many rabbis have pointed out that eagles are the most unkosher bird you can get! Moreover, Rav Soloveitchik, who forbade any theological or philosophical work with the Christian community because of his strong rejection of Christian theology, was a strong advocate of working with anyone, of any religion, to help further important, real-world issues that Jews could not advance on their own. Now, that applies not only to topics affecting the
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Jewish community, but also to broader societal issues — such as hatred, intolerance and xenophobia, the ills that this rally was designed to oppose. Joining forces to fight wars or enemies, as America and England had to do in WWII and as Israel has to do constantly, does not automatically legitimize or support the actions or ideas of those with whom we disagree, but have to unite with.
Judaism has a long tradition of aligning with people with whom we disagree. — RABBI ASHER LOPATIN
Having said this, it is vital to keep in mind that when we partner on events with a broad group of people who may strongly disagree with us on certain issues, that those programs stick to their rightful goals and not mix in or promote partners’ causes with which we disagree. At the Take on Hate rally, no speaker brought up extraneous and problematic issues such as Palestine or BDS. The event was more partisan than I would have liked, but Tlaib, in particular, was careful to focus her remarks on fighting hate against anyone and sensitivity to those who are targets
of such hate. In addition, I find when we focus on a shared goal with a diverse group of people, we must ensure we are not participating with groups that are so problematic that merely partnering with them will poison the cause. Sometimes this dynamic needs to be examined based on who the main organizer of the event is and how many other co-sponsors there are, as well as who those co-sponsors are. In the case of the Take on Hate rally, the main organizer was Dingell, who was joined by other members of Congress, including Rep. Andy Levin and members of the Michigan State Legislature. While, as I mentioned, the rally was certainly not as nonpartisan as the planners intended, the main message rang true: Everyone was there to call out hatred and advocate for tolerance and respect. Partnering and speaking at these events is risky as one never knows how the program will turn out. Each decision needs to be made on a case-by-case basis, yet the risks of not partnering against anti-Semitism, hatred or any other cause so central to the Jewish community is far greater. We cannot do it alone; we need partners, as difficult and as scary as that might be. As a community, let us work together to find the partnerships that best advance our causes and help us be a light unto the nations and leaders against hatred and intolerance. Rabbi Asher Lopatin is a board member of the JCRC/AJC and founder of the Detroit Center for Civil Discourse.
Each month, the JN will let you know the stories that were read most often online. If you missed any, you can go to thejewishnews.com and search for them by title. These stories were most popular in August. TOP 10 ON THE WEB • Southfield Teen Helps Save Life • New Hope for Neurological Disorders Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Schitt’s Creek Live Comes to Detroit • Mumford Grads Find Love at Last • Kaufman to Step Down as Detroit Federation CEO • Anti-Israel Resolution Rejected in Ann Arbor • Proud Boys Join Jewish Counter-Protesters • Woodstock 50th Anniversary • Belen Brings The Morrie to Birmingham • Charlevoix the Beautiful TOPS ON FACEBOOK • Oxford Recovery Center in Brighton and Troy • At 70, Mumford High School Friends Tie the Knot • Deep Political Divide Ignores Nuances of Holocaust Center • West Bloomfield Resident Helping the Homeless • Schitt’s Creek Live TOP INSTAGRAM POSTS • Schitt’s Creek Live • High School Student Starts Bubble Waffle Company • 91-year-old Holocaust Survivor Celebrates Bar Mitzvah • Hazon Detroit Annual Food Festival • Maccabi Detroit Girls Soccer Team video
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immigrants to Nazi concentration and death camps. The protest group Close the Camps is associated with the left-wing, George Sorosfunded Moveon.org. By making that comparison, Close the Camps trivialized the suffering and death of the Jews of the Holocaust. Why didn’t the HMC speak out against that disgusting comparison? Why did the HMC allow the comparison to go unchallenged? — Sylvia Fleshman Farmington Hill
Example of Jewish Continuity Thank you for publishing “At Long Last” by Judy Greenfield in the Aug. 29 issue of the JN about Holocaust survivor Bill Kaye sharing his bar mitzvah with his grandson Elijah. This is an outstanding example of Jewish continuity. It’s so inspiring. — Harvey Bronstein Southfield
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“Take on Hate” event of Aug. 29 (online), you did not mention the history of Jew-hatred and the bashing of Israel by many of the sponsors and speakers, which (I believe) is a disservice to your readers. The event featured a cadre of notorious anti-Semites and Israel-bashers: • Ali Elahi, leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom. He is a vocal supporter of Hezbollah and called the terrorist group Hamas “freedom fighters.” • Congresswoman Rashida Talib, whose anti-Semitic and anti-Israel comments are a matter of public record. • Sayed Hassan Al-Qazwini, imam of the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn. Al-Qazwini held a memorial service honoring the spiritual leader of Hezbollah and claimed Israel created ISIS. Also represented was the Islamic Center of Detroit, an organization that has co-hosted events with groups associated with the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR (an unindicted co-conspirator in a terrorist-funding trial) and American Muslims for Palestine. And let’s not forget the honSocial Media Coordinator: Chelsie Dzbanski cdzbanski@renmedia.us Editorial Assistant: Sy Manello smanello@renmedia.us Senior Columnist: Danny Raskin dannyraskin2132@gmail.com Contributing Editor: Robert Sklar rsklar@renmedia.us Contributing Editor: David Sachs Contributing Arts Editor: Gail Zimmerman gzimmerman@renmedia.us Contributing Writers: Rochel Burstyn, Suzanne Chessler, Stefani Churnow, Adam Finkel, Vivian Henoch, Esther Allweiss Ingber, Elizabeth Katz, Lynne Konstantin, Alan Muskovitz
ored guest, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. He called Hamas a “legitimately elected party” and asked the U.S. to support it. What is most disgusting to me was the endorsement by ADL Michigan, whose director, Carolyn Normandin, was one of the speakers. The original priority of ADL was to fight for the safety and security of Jews. Obviously, ADL no longer sees that condemning Jew haters is a priority because, in Normandin’s own words, “We put our differences on certain topics aside and raise our voice with community partners who want to ‘Take on Hate.’” In other words, standing with anti-Semites and Israel-haters is the most important mission for ADL. (Editor’s Note: Read related op-ed on page 6.) — Irving Ginsberg Farmington Hills
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While I strongly believe in the separation of church and state, I wish every rabbi would take advantage of the High Holidays to ask their congregants to take a deep breath, dial down on the emotional harangues and never, ever degrade the Holocaust by calling people with different points of view fascists or describing any facility anywhere a concentration camp. There is no comparison. Tossing around these terms so carelessly is an insult to the 6 million. Let’s remember to never forget. — Dorie Shwedel Franklin
Corrections: • The address for JARC in the Community Directory (Aug. 29, page 56) should have been for its office in the Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; (248) 940-2617, jarc.org. • Eileen and Richard Polk are the grandparents of Josie, Jack, Evie, Hannah and Sophia (“Time to Kvell,” Sept. 5, page 12).
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A Soviet Jew Reflects on Immigration Deportations s an immigrant to the U.S. myself, the recent rise in deportation of immigrants, whatever their legal status, is personal for me. My family came here in 1990, when I was only 9 years old. However, the U.S. did not welcome us in Rabbi Moshe easily, naturally, just out of the Givental goodness of its heart, no matter what is written on the Statue of Liberty. The immigration doors opened because of decades of political struggle by Refuseniks in the Soviet Union and the hard work of organizing here in the U.S., first by college students and eventually by the full Jewish community. Thousands of people called their representatives, and 250,000 took to the streets in 1987 in Washington, to make my family’s move here possible. Surely, many of you reading the Jewish News contributed to that decades-long effort in one way or another. You made it legal. Thank you for that. You created incredible infrastructure in the U.S. to support us once we arrived. I can’t thank you enough for that! But sadly, the legality, or lack thereof, does not change the desperate circumstances that often lead people to immigrate or seek asylum. I’m not a politician, so I will not pretend to have an answer for how we integrate the needs of security and
budget on one hand, and the ethical and international imperative to help the needy and treat every person once they’ve entered our country with basic dignity on the other. However, as a rabbi, I know something about difficult decisions, constructive conflict or lack thereof. I know something about the dehumanizing way in which we talk to each other and about each other in the U.S. right now. I also know that some choices are clear-cut wrongs. The deportation of Jimmy Aldaoud, a 41-year old Chaldean man born in a refugee camp in Athens on the way from Iraq to the U.S., was a clear wrong. While the rest of his family became U.S. citizens, Jimmy’s schizophrenia made it too difficult for him to take the test. So, we deported him, a man who had never actually stepped foot in Iraq, didn’t speak the language, struggling with schizophrenia and diabetes. He died on Aug. 6. This story, in all its insanity, also hits close to home because my sister-in-law is Chaldean, so while I don’t know Jimmy’s family, I grieve with them as if they’re part of my own. The ridiculousness of our immigration system, which doesn’t provide sufficient exceptions for people with mental health challenges, is also beyond words. I had an aunt with Down’s syndrome who, at her citizenship interview, was asked, “Would
too you be willing to pick up a weapon and defend your country?” My Aunt Sveta, who had the most acute sense of humor in the family, laughed in response. She was lucky, however, and was granted citizenship after all. Jimmy was not so lucky; our system of immigration killed him. Jimmy’s story is just one, from our decades-long dysfunctional and increasingly inhumane immigration system. However, his life’s worth cannot be measured. Moreover, immigration status does not affect the reality that each life is created “b’tzelem Elohim,” in God’s image, and, therefore, demands treatment of respect and dignity. So, last month, Jews gathered all over the
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DETROIT BEGINNINGS Three decades ago, Adam was a child growing up in Jewish Detroit. He’d get immersed in “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel, be featured in the April 17, 1989, issue of the Detroit Free Press about his passion for Nintendo, and attend Camp Tamarack and Camp Tanuga, where he says he discovered a love of water skiing and tennis, which complemented an early passion for reading, soccer and trivia. Just two decades ago, Adam graduated from West Bloomfield High School, where he dove competitively all four years and was ranked 47th nationally. He was team captain, an academic All-American and a scholarship winner at the 1999 Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation dinner. He graduated from Harvard University, and then received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in three years. He and Allison married at Tam-OShanter when he was in graduate school. When Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg went to Israel last month, she made an early visit to meet Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, still mourning the loss of his wife two months before. Sandberg gave him Option B, a book she co-wrote about
“We believe the responsibility of parents is to encourage kids to take pride in excellence, but also nurture virtues like generosity, curiosity and integrity.” building resilience in the face of adversity after she had to face the sudden loss of her own husband. The co-author was Adam Grant, who Sandberg has referred to as “one of the most important influences in my life.” Adam, 38, has already amassed millions of fans who listen to his podcasts (WorkLife). Millions have read his bestselling books and heard him speak at government, corporate and nonprofit events around the world. His first two books, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success and Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, quickly rocketed to top slots on the New York Times bestsellers list and have been translated to 35 or so languages. He has had academic tenure for a decade, when, at 29, he became the youngest professor ever to be tenured at the Wharton School at the
University of Pennsylvania. He often teaches 300 students across four sections each semester — and they have rated him one of Wharton’s top educators going back years. Allison earned three degrees from the school of nursing at the University of Michigan — a bachelor’s in nursing, a master’s as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, and a master’s in nursing business and health care administration. She graduated with a perfect GPA and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society. The Grants both grew up as members of local synagogues, with extended families today at Temple Kol Ami and Temple Shir Shalom, both in West Bloomfield. They had their b’nai mitzvahs in the Detroit area in the early 1990s. In later years, Allison became very active in the BBYO Michigan region (Ahavah
chapter), where she served a leadership role as regional N’siah. For the pair, participation in social action and community service was emphasized through BBYO and their temples. They started instilling these same values in their children at a very young age. The first thing they did was to encourage generosity around the holiday season. At Chanukah, instead of just receiving gifts, the Grant kids picked out presents for underprivileged children and delivered them to local hospitals and shelters. As they grew, they were actively involved in choosing items to donate to local temples and charities. Now that they’re older, they focus less on gift giving and more on the ways they can give daily with their time, knowledge, skills and compassion. To “catch them doing good” and remind them to be grateful for the kindness of others, they have a weekly dinner table tradition of asking them who they helped this week — and who helped them. LIFE IN PHILADELPHIA When asked about the contrasts between the Philadelphia and Detroit Jewish communities, they start with a big difference: Detroit has more delis continued on page 16
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and better bagels! They agree they have found it easy to assimilate into the Jewish community in Philadelphia. They have been members of a local synagogue since they moved to town, and their children attended Jewish preschool. They say it’s just as easy for them to play “Jewish geography” in Philly as in Detroit and, when they moved there, many of the Jewish people they met had family back in Detroit. “The Northeast seems to have just as many Jewish camps as the Midwest, and our kids have had a blast participating in Maccabiah, Gaga and Shabbat traditions at sleepaway camp,” Allison said. “We run into quite a few Michigan fans here,” Adam adds, “so you can occasionally catch me shouting ‘Go Blue!’ at strangers at synagogue on the High Holidays.” They were raised not only to tolerate but also to appreciate different religious and political views, and they worry it will be hard for their children to learn those values. “Although we try to emphasize them in our home, it’s impossible to escape the xenophobia that seems to be increasingly rampant in America. We’ve done our best to shelter our kids from prejudice, but when they leave the house, we don’t have control over what they see and hear,” Allison remarked. The Grants say they agree one mistake parents make is pushing kids to outperform their peers instead of encouraging them to pursue their own learning and mastery. To them, that means nurturing and developing their natural strengths along with trying out new challenges and overcoming obstacles. Regarding rules on “computer screen time” at the
Grant household, Adam and Allison don’t worry too much about the quantity of screen-time — they care much more about the quality. They encourage their kids to engage actively with electronic devices through reading, solving puzzles, and playing math and word games rather than just passively watching shows. Sometimes they play video games, but they’ve also learned to code their own basic video games, which helps promote mathematical and analytical skills. Adam and Allison also mentioned the children’s books that most inspired them during their childhood in suburban Detroit. One of Allison’s favorite picture books was The Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume, and later Little Women. Adam has early memories of loving Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good-Very-Bad-Day, which eventually was displaced by The Westing Game. Today, they both love Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg. “We view it as a brilliantly written and illustrated book with a powerful message for kids about how it’s not only OK to make mistakes — sometimes mistakes actually make kids more creative,” Adam said. When asked about writing Option B, if any particular insights arose about having difficult conversations with their children, such as at the loss of a loved one, Adam remarked about a personal loss. “I was devastated to lose my friend and mentor Jeff Zaslow in 2012,” he said. “The most helpful insight I gained about dealing
with sudden loss came from Allison. She reminded me that no matter how bad the situation was, it could always be worse. “Jeff was tragically killed in a car accident, and although it seemed like the worst possible situation, it was important to remember there could have been other people in the car with him,” Adam said. In Option B, he ended up sharing that in the darkest moments, gratitude can be found by shifting one’s perspective to appreciate what we still have. The lesson: When talking to children about difficult situations, it can help them to see that even when things seem bad, there is still good to be found. When asked about the challenges of parenting, they say they don’t think parents should be focused on fostering professional potential. “Teaching kids to define themselves by their career accomplishments sets them up for misery,” Adam said. “Too many parents end up becoming helicopter parents or snowplow parents, which prevents kids from developing independence and resilience. “We believe the responsibility of parents is to encourage kids to take pride in excellence, but also nurture virtues like generosity, curiosity and integrity.”
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Connected and Wired to Help Butzel Award goes to Norm Pappas for his dedication, vision and leadership. VIVIAN HENOCH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
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alk to Norm Pappas.” For young people seeking career advice, for newcomers to the community seeking connections, for families on the path of wealth management for future generations, for charitable organizations seeking community support, talking to Norm Pappas is not just a suggestion: It’s the thing to do. “What I do is connect people,” he said. “It’s not just a matter of good business here in Detroit. I think everyone who is strong enough should be rowing the boat. We’re here to help one another and we’re stronger when we work together.”
Pappas has led Pappas Financial in Farmington Hills since founding the firm more than 40 years ago. He has leveraged his influence and business expertise to benefit the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, its partner agencies, as well as dozens of charitable and educational organizations in both Detroit and Israel. He has been described as a true friend and mentor, a trusted adviser and compassionate listener; a fund raiser, inspiring others to follow his lead in philanthropy; a creative thinker, problem solver and ready volunteer through more than four decades
of service to the community. A recognized leader early in his career, Pappas received the Frank A. Wetzman Young Leadership Award in 1987. He was Federation Campaign Chair (1992-1993), president of the United Jewish Foundation (2006-2009) and a Federation board member. He currently serves on the boards of the Detroit Jewish News Foundation and Kids Kicking Cancer. Additionally, he has served as the founder and first chair of the Detroit Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) and as chair of Detroit Friends of BarIlan University and the Detroit Chapter of the Weitzmann Institute. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Federation’s Annual Meeting, Pappas will receive the Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award, Federation’s highest honor given to an outstanding communal leader. “Norm always wants to help fix a situation. He’s been my mentor in leading the way,” says Susie Pappas, his wife of 48 years.
And Pappas says she has been his partner in every way, particularly working in tandem on Federation’s Annual Campaign and Women’s Philanthropy Campaign efforts. They are the parents of Leslie, married to Nathaniel Ungar, residents of Southfield; Daniel, in Portland, Oregon; and Amy, in Chicago. Leslie and Nat are the parents of the Pappas’ five grandchildren. What five words describe you? Norm: Persistent, competitive, determined, loyal … Susie: And compassionate. Norm a is a great connector. No matter how busy, he always makes time to meet new people coming into the community. How did you and Susie meet? N: I was born in Midland and spent my formative years in Marquette. After college at the University of Michigan and my master’s at Michigan State University, I moved to Detroit. Susie (from Chicago) was a senior at U-M and a roommate of my brother’s girlfriend, Laurie. They fixed us up. My brother and I ended up marrying roommates. S: Norm and I met on Sept. 12, and we were married Aug. 14. We dated only 11 months, but we took the best and luckiest leap of faith together. And we never looked back. Norm, what drew you to estate planning? N: After about a year working in Detroit at Armour/Dial, a friend told me about the work he was doing, and it sounded interesting. He was working with corporate presidents and entrepreneurs on their estate and business succession plans. I thought here was something that would continued on page 20
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“We’ve made wonderful friends and found our place in the Jewish community.” — NORM PAPPAS make a real difference in people’s lives, so I left what I was doing and began my career. How did you two get involved in Jewish Detroit? N: What triggered us — as a couple — was the decision to go to Israel on a national mission in 1977. S: Norm had a friend in the insurance business, Mark Solomon of Philadelphia. He was involved in UJA (United Jewish Appeal) and had led many missions to Israel. I was 27 and Norm was 29; we had two young children at home; but Mark said to us, “Give me 10
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days of your life, and it will never be the same.” Norm and I had never been to Europe. We had never been anywhere, just the two of us. So, we decided, “Yes, let’s do it.” And, Mark was right. It changed our lives. N: That experience in Israel really hit home; we realized we weren’t doing our fair share and, when we returned, we significantly increased our gift to Federation and committed ourselves to bringing people to Israel. S: After that, Norm and I started getting calls to get involved with Federation. That was our jumpstart. N: All the attention was a little embarrassing. I didn’t like to be singled out for doing what I thought was the right thing. Israel connected us to the community and sealed our Jewish identity in a way we hadn’t experienced before. After that first mission, we led a national mission to Vienna and Israel in 1980 and, in 1981, we chaired our first Detroit mission with Larry Jackier. We believe that missions to Israel bring out and develop community leaders and change lives. One of my best memories in Israel? In 1997, I tried out for the National U.S. Tennis Team for the Maccabiah Games held in Jerusalem. I made the team with five guys in my age bracket. For doubles, I got paired with someone who wasn’t a great singles player, but very good at doubles. We beat the No. 1 team, and I came home with a silver and a bronze medal. That was a thrill. The secret to your dedication to community service? N: I’ve always been interested in hearing people’s stories and I want to help in solving problems for individuals as well as the
community. When I was campaign chair in 1992, I heard about a program the Houston and Philadelphia Federations were doing called the Challenge Fund, where funds are matched to any increase in giving. I thought why couldn’t we do that here in Detroit? The first year took an incredible team effort, and it worked! Every year since then, we have had a Challenge Fund, which continues to be vital to our community’s annual fundraising effort. Without these dollars, we could not do all the things we do every year. S: Norm is committed to reaching out to others as he is needed. He also comes up with interesting ideas. He started the President’s Club to bring givers to the $10,000 level (and is still using that as a solicitation approach even though there isn’t a formal President’s Club in Detroit.) He suggested the idea of the Breakfast Club so people could get together and hear engaging speakers without being asked to give a gift to attend. And, of course, it was Norm’s idea to start the Innovative Idea of the Year Award for the Federation staff. The Pappas Prize is now in its 21st year. We look forward to choosing and presenting this award every year to someone on the Federation staff. Everyone appreciates the recognition. Norm, who has influenced your style of leadership? N: Max Fisher always set the standard. I enjoyed working and learning from David Hermelin, Larry Jackier, Emery Klein and Bob Naftaly. I also had great partnerships with Peter Alter and Nancy Grosfeld, who were Federation presidents while I was Foundation president.
What do you see as Jewish Detroit’s greatest strengths, opportunities and challenges? N: In Jewish Detroit, we have a downsized population, a lot of infrastructure and buildings, many congregations — adding to many needs competing for our dollars. We have one of the oldest Jewish communities in the country, so we must continually ask how can we take care of our seniors? And our kids? How do we take care of their education? These are our challenges. But I’ve always said, if everybody would replace themselves — through PACE (campaign endowment funds) or other charitable instruments, we’d be forever strong. Susie and I are happy to be able to help our community. As sponsors of Federation’s 2017 Annual Campaign Challenge Fund, we have added our support to scholarships at Tamarack Camps and Yeshiva Beth Yehudah. Federation’s Youth Mental Health Initiative, in partnership with Friendship Circle, really resonated with us. We’re grateful our community is addressing the mental wellbeing of our kids and that we can support that vitally important program. In all your leadership roles, what have you gained in return? N: The satisfaction of helping those in need … tikkun olam. S: And the fact that we’ve done it together … It’s always been an integral part of our marriage. N: We’ve made wonderful friends and found our place in the Jewish community. That’s what it’s all about … period. Federation’s Annual Meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Open to the community.
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Radio Legend Robin Seymour brings his memoir and his memories back to Detroit. birth of Motown, he played a major role in its success. “On the air,” says Robin, “no one else ed in Detroit was playing so-called ces ‘black’ music to white audiences except me.” Host Robin Seymour’s Teen Town and Swingin’ Time dance television shows, modeled after American Bandstandd and which originally aired on Channel 9 in Windsor, were one of the first stops for Berryy Gordy to launch the careers and television debuts of Little s, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, The Temptations and Smokey Robinson. Retired Detroit advertising executive Mike Seltzer, a self-proclaimed radio history fanatic and friend of Robin Seymour,
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visit to M Michigan. Today, Thursday Thursday, Sept Sept. 12 12, the Motown Museum will host Robin, who will be part of a meet-and-greet and book signing. He’ll be honored and will reunite with many Detroit radio legends at a radio reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace. Both events are open to the public. JEWISH BACKGROUND Robin is proud of his Jewish heritage, which he touches on in his book, and was more than happy to delve even further into his Detroit Jewish upbringing during a phone interview arranged by Seltzer. He was born Seymour Samuel Altman on March 9, 1926. He can’t recall where his showbiz continued on page 24
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name came from, but it’s the moniker he took to the airwaves for the first time on July 1, 1947, at WKMH, the former call letters of WKNR. His parents, Clara and Herman Altman, immigrated to America in the early 1900s as youngsters. Clara’s family came from Romania and Herman’s left the Ukraine to escape the pogroms. His folks, who kept a kosher home, spent their entire lives in Detroit and are buried in Beth Moses Cemetery in Roseville. Robin loved Hebrew school and recalls two Detroit synagogues from his childhood, the “Blaine Shul” and the “Taylor Shul.” Because of the generosity of a Rabbi Lawton, Robin was allowed to prepare for his bar mitzvah even though his parents could not afford the $5 weekly tuition. His bar mitzvah celebration
took place in the Altman’s downstairs flat on Taylor Street. “After weeks of cooking, our flat was decked out with tables,” Robin shares in his book. “They were lined up end-to-end and groaned with food and drink. I got 10 fountain pens, two watches and $100 cash. I never felt so rich.” Like many of his Greatest Generation, Robin put his life on hold during WWII. After graduating from Central High School and turning 18, he was drafted into the Army and, in May of 1944, began a two-year stint during which he would be a witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. “We were near Steyr, Austria, the day after the war in Europe ended,” said Robin, who earned a Bronze Star. “The Germans left the nearby concentration camp gates open and just walked away. We saw a group of 20 or 30 walking, starving skeletons,
pitifully wandering, helpless as their eyes bulged from their sockets, filthy black and white striped rags hanging from their bodies — a sample of Germany’s leftovers. I stood in disbelief, not able to move for several minutes.” A stint on Armed Forces Radio in Frankfort, Germany, further solidified Robin’s career ambitions. After his discharge, he would cut short his college education at Wayne University in 1947 to accept an on-air opportunity at WKMH, “a new station located in Dearborn,” later becoming WKNR Keener 13 in 1963. It was a 90-minute combined streetcar and bus ride to the studio for his first professional job that paid 90 cents an hour. Robin Seymour was more than an entertainer who helped launch musical careers, he was an innovator. In helping popularize
sock hops, Motown concerts at the Fox Theater and introducing listener feedback as a sales tool, his career is arguably unparalleled in a golden era of Detroit broadcasting. Over the course of three decades, Metro Detroit and Windsor youth tuned into Bobbin’ with the Robin on WKMH, WKNR, The Big 8 CKLW and on television. He was, as author Carolyn Rosenthal says, “the right person, in the right place, at the right time.” Robin Seymour will be at the Motown Museum from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, during studio tours; info at motownmuseum.org or (313) 8752264. “The Last Radio Reunion,” takes place 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. $35. Leealancreative.com/ reunion.html. Find Seymour’s book on Amazon.com.
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fund, Ryberg and his team aim to protect and uphold the rights of Jewish and pro-Israel communities worldwide. The Lawfare Project has more than 400 attorneys worldwide who are ready to take on cases at any given moment. “Unfortunately, our community is facing a lot of problems. But there’s a lot that can be done about it using existing laws and legal systems, and that’s what we’re here to do,” Ryberg said. “Because of the
network we’ve built, we’re able to operate on a global scale. We are vigorously confronting the most pressing problems facing the Jewish people wherever they arise.” DISCRIMINATION AT KUWAIT AIRWAYS Recently, the Lawfare Project took on two major cases. The first was against Kuwait Airways, which refuses to allow Israeli passport holders to fly with them despite being sued
by the Lawfare Project several times. “We were shocked to learn of this because Kuwait Airways has been operating at JFK for decades,” Ryberg said. “Somehow, this flagrant discrimination has been left to continue for years. Our goal is to force Kuwait Airways to discontinue its discriminatory practice or to fly anybody with a valid travel document and not subject Israelis to disparate treatment. Alternatively, if the airline continues to deny transport to Israelis, the Lawfare Project will keep suing them, and they will have to pay.” After conducting extensive legal analysis and communicating with the U.S. Department of Transportation, which initially sided with the airline, the Lawfare Project prompted the department to reverse course and release a new determination saying that Kuwait Airways was violating federal aviation law. While a positive step, the Lawfare Project wanted to ensure that the airline adhered to the determination and operated in compliance with the law. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Ryberg and a colleague accompanied an Israeli woman to JFK airport to purchase a ticket on Kuwait Airways’ popular flight route from JFK to London Heathrow. At the ticket counter, they were informed that this route had been indefinitely suspended. Essentially, the airline chose to continue discriminating and lose significant revenue rather than allow Israeli passengers to fly with their airline. The Lawfare Project subsequently filed suit against the airline in Switzerland, resulting in the stoppage of all Kuwait Airways’ inter-European flights (which continues to this day). Several other lawsuits are pending in Germany and elsewhere. “There is no place for discrimination against anybody continued on page 28
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Ryberg appeared on i24 News regarding the Kuwait Airways lawsuit.
based on who they are, in air travel or anywhere else,” Ryberg said. ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS AT SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY The other lawsuit was against San Francisco State University (SFSU), an institution which has had problems with anti-Semitism for the past 30 years that hit an all-time high when anti-Israel student protestors disrupted a public event featuring former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. They were yelling so loudly the event eventually had to be shut down, and the school administration did nothing to stop it. “We learned there were campus police and administrators on the scene, and the standard practice was for the campus police to remove the disruptors and inform them they could protest in a specified area that would allow them to express themselves without inhibiting Barkat from conveying his message to the audience,” Ryberg explained. “However, it was revealed that administration broke from that protocol and told the police to just let it happen.” Another anti-Semitic instance at this university was when
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Hillel — the only recognized student organization at SFSU that represents all Jewish students as Jews, regardless of political viewpoints or other considerations — was excluded from participating in a “Know Your Rights” fair on campus on the basis of Hillel’s Zionist viewpoint, a decision that was sanctioned by high-ranking university officials. “I find a lot of people, including a lot of Jews who support Israel, really don’t know that Zionism is the belief in Jewish self-determination,” Ryberg said. “It’s a Jewish civil rights movement, the belief that Jews deserve a homeland, and is a core component of the Jewish religion. That’s widely misunderstood.” With the pro bono help of the law firm Winston and Strawn LLP, the case finally reached a settlement in March 2019 after three years of tireless work. “The settlement is important because it requires the entire California State University (CSU) system to publicly acknowledge that Zionism is an integral part of Jewish identity. It is not merely a political viewpoint for which students can be excluded from participating in campus activities,” Ryberg said. “On top of that, the settlement
Ryberg spoke at the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs’ Global Coalition for Israel Conference.
also requires SFSU to hire a coordinator of Jewish student life and to retain an independent external consultant to continuously review the school’s procedures for reinforcement of the CSU system’s anti-discrimination policies.” In addition, the school is now obligated to allocate $200,000 to support educational outreach efforts to promote viewpoint diversity. ROI SUMMIT Ryberg was accepted to participate in the annual ROI Summit that took place in Jerusalem in June. The ROI Summit gathers 150 Jewish changemakers from around the world so they can network, learn from one another and share their stories. These changemakers work in different fields, including climate change, world health issues, issues of discrimination both in the Jewish community and outside of it, and technology. “The common thread was this tangible level of passion and motivation to changing the world in critical, strategically identified ways,” Ryberg said. “It was fascinating to learn what all these people were doing, to discuss how we could help one another and collaborate in various ways. I was also honored
to be chosen to lead a peer-led session to educate fellow ROI attendees on their legal rights to hold demonstrations.” Ryberg left the conference with a pool of new friends and a strengthened sense of connection with the young professional Jewish community. “A core goal of ROI, as I see it, is not just to have you show up for a few days and then go on your way, but rather to be part of this global community forever. I am beyond grateful for the experience.” GETTING INVOLVED There are a few ways to get involved with the Lawfare Project. If you’re an attorney (no matter where you live), you can sign up to be a part of the network of attorneys. Non-attorneys can learn more by going to the Lawfare Project’s website, hosting attorneys for educational presentations or donating funds. “It is incumbent upon the Jewish people to demand and ensure that our civil and human rights be upheld, and that we be treated equally under the law. No one else is going to do it for us,” Ryberg said. Learn more at thelawfareproject.org.
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isters Janice Morgan of Birmingham and Andrea Kempner Blake of Oak Park believe in miracles and the kindness of strangers. Blake received a mysterious phone call in March from a man writing a book about the crew of the Tomahawk Warrior. The plane crashed in a field about 20 miles outside of London on Aug. 12, 1944, during World War II. Among the crew members who died in the crash was the then 25-year-old Saul Kempner, Janice and Andrea’s uncle and a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. They never met their uncle, who was the twin brother of their father Irving and a decorated soldier who had received a Purple Heart and Air Medal for his service. And unbeknownst to the sisters, their Uncle Saul kept a personal, detailed diary, chronicling the many missions he and his crewmates made with the 600th Bomb Squadron, 398th Group of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force.
The sisters’ grandfather Samuel Kempner and father Irving wrote letters to Air Force officials in the desperate attempts to retrieve the lost diary. David Huntley, who was then an 8-year-old boy living outside of London in the Village of Loudwater, remembers running through the fields to see that fatal crash, about a mile and a half away. Huntley, now in his 80s, procured Saul Kempner’s diary as part of the research he has conducted for the last twoand-a-half years to write the book The Tomahawk Warrior: The Final Honor. Huntley, who lives in Dallas, recently met with Morgan and Blake at the Birmingham Museum to return to them the 75-year-old piece of Kempner family history. “It’s a miraculous story,” said 66-year-old Blake. “The diary is such a personal, personal item; it’s almost beyond words.” Blake said she was suspicious of Huntley’s calls but
when she received a text from him asking if she was related to Saul Kempner, that’s when she finally picked up the phone. “This whole experience has changed our family,” she said. “Now it’s a living miracle.” Huntley, who has already published a fictional book set in World War II, is continuing to do research for his second book. The pilot of the Tomahawk Warrior, Lt. Charles Searl, according to Huntley’s research, did everything he could to avoid hitting the village of Penn, near where Huntley and his family lived in Loudwater. Huntley said the memory of the crash has remained with him his whole life. He also has maintained a deep sense of gratitude for the crew who avoided crashing into village residents. “I felt I had a need to make contact with the Kempner family,” Huntley said, who has lived in America for about 40 years. Saul Kempner’s diary had
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TOP: History was made recently at the Birmingham Museum when 2nd Lt. Saul Kempner’s diary was returned to his nieces, Andrea and Janice. Pictured are Angie Ginther, Martin Ginther, David Huntley, Janice Morgan and Andrea Kempner Blake. Also pictured to the right is Saul Kempner, who was a World War II hero who had won a Purple Heart and an Air Medal for his service. BOTTOM: Andrea Kempner Blake of Oak Park, left, and Janice Morgan of Birmingham, received the long-lost diary of their uncle, Saul Kempner. continued on page 32
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been in the possession of former serviceman Ed Ginther, who, during World War II, was responsible for cleaning out the lockers of the soldiers who were casualties of war. According to Ginther’s son, Martin, of Beverly, Ohio, Ed found the diary in a wastebasket, retrieved it and kept it all this time. “He never threw away anything,” said Martin, who also attended the diary exchange in Birmingham. “He had files on just about anything. He had files on me.” It was Ed Ginther’s wish before he passed away last year that the diary be returned to the Kempner family. When Martin gave the diary to Huntley, Huntley did his due diligence in locating the Kempner descendants. He consulted the 1940 census records, contacted synagogues in Michigan and relied on the help of local Michigan archivists. “It’s a crowning achievement,” Huntley said about returning the diary to the Kempners. He added that the Tomahawk Warrior crew will be honored on Remembrance Day on Nov. 10 this year in Buckinghamshire, England, with the presentation of a memorial scroll to the crew’s relatives. He also is working to have a memorial plaque
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placed in the field where the plane went down. The geographical depression of that crash remains to this day, as evidenced by a photograph Huntley has of the site. “When the relatives of the deceased crew receive an award or recognition on behalf of their loves ones, it will close a chapter of my life for which I will be forever grateful to have been a significant part of in bringing these families together,” Huntley wrote as part of his book synopsis. Blake and Morgan said that after they have had adequate time with their uncle’s diary, they may look at an appropriate archive or museum to which they’ll donate it. Morgan, 59, said that having the diary brings her uncle back to life. “It is wonderful and transforming to have the diary in our possession because we didn’t get a lot of stories about my uncle,” Morgan said. “We didn’t have a good idea of who he was. He didn’t stay in my thoughts as much as if I had known him. “His diary gives him a voice and personifies him. His writing is kind of clever and informal, and I hear pieces of my father in what he says. It brings back the fact that my father had a twin brother. My uncle is more real.”
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Klein, Bluma Schechter, Judy Rosenberg, Lois Rubin and Margie Krasnick still live in Metro Detroit, while others are flying in to join the festivities from farther afield — Susan Meretsky and Maureen Schwartzberg from Windsor, Ellen Warshaw from Texas, Seema Boesky from New York, Roz Lax from Chicago and Connie Lapin from California. This is not their first trip together. About 10 years after graduation, Boesky invited her friends to her New York home for a weekend. They had such a wonderful time, they made sure to repeat the experience every 10 years. The friends have gone on memorable hiking, horseback riding and spa
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very special, and this group knows how to celebrate it!” A week before the scheduled trip, the women were delirious with excitement and prepared for a fantastic time. The itinerary was organized as a labor of love by Schwartzberg, who is an independent travel consultant. While hammering out the details of the trip, she began all her group correspondence with “Dearest Girlfriends,” a sentiment the feisty ladies enjoyed so much, they had matching T-shirts made that read “Dearest Girlfriends” — all in Mumford school colors, of course. A hired bus took the group to Stratford. On Wednesday, they started off with brunch and a performance of The Front Page at the Festival Theatre, followed by their much-anticipated celebratory birthday dinner at the Bruce Hotel. On Thursday, they enjoyed a theater tour, lunch and dinner reservations and a performance of Billy Elliot. Every day’s a treat with these women and, still, they’re looking ahead and planning more fun. What’s in the cards for their 90th birthday celebration? Kraznick said, “We’ll be talking about that, for sure. We’ll probably want to go to the moon by then, who knows? My girlfriends and I don’t stop — it’s great!”
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arbara Cantor is a true legend in the eyes of the children and parents she taught and nurtured during her tenure as a respected educator. In December 2018, after 48 years teaching and inspiring at the Jewish Community Center, Barbara, at age 86, retired. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find anyone in the Jewish community who has had a greater impact on young families. To honor Cantor for her service and commitment, there will be an open house in her honor on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m.noon at the West Bloomfield JCC. Cantor, a graduate of Wayne State University, began her career as a kindergarten teacher in Detroit. In her second year of teaching, she and her beloved husband, Larry, welcomed their first child, Susie, who was soon joined by three more siblings: Wendy, Robert and Nancy. Sensing a need for a quality neighborhood preschool program, Barbara opened and operated a nursery school in her basement for eight years while raising her own children. She took a brief sabbatical when she and Larry moved to a bigger home in Farmington Hills. During the hiatus, they welcomed two more children, Jody and Marcy. In 1971, Cantor was approached by Mort Plotnick, assistant director of the Jewish
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Community Center, which had received a grant from the University of Michigan to pilot a preschool program for parents and toddlers together, the first of its kind in the country. Plotnick wanted her to develop and lead this program. The curriculum was intended to guide, teach and mentor parents in how to relate to, teach and parent their child as well as to provide a socially and emotionally engaging, play-filled environment for their toddlers. Cantor created a class that fulfilled that intention while incorporating Jewish values. This pilot became the impetus for many successful parent-toddler curricula nationally. Cantor, with her infectious smile, charming wit and unbridled warmth, was a natural leader. The first of these classes opened to mothers and toddlers. They were so popular they were soon offered five days a week. Two teachers were added to meet the demand. Cantor’s classroom was exceptional: hamish, warm, lively and thoroughly entertaining. She taught song, art and Jewish traditions to both parents and children. In 1976, with the opening of the JCC in West Bloomfield, Cantor toted her menagerie of toys, puppets, books and music to new quarters in the Sarah and Irving Pitt Child Development Center. She expanded class offerings to include father-toddler classes
on Sundays, again filling to capacity. As family dynamics changed, she welcomed many grandparents and nannies who accompanied their toddlers as well. Cantor never missed a class. She was organized, devoted and creative. Each week, she’d present a huge bag filled with props and puppets that helped “tell the story” she shared with her class. The children paid rapt attention to her storytelling while their parents sat in awe. She created a magical experience. Her big blue carpet was a place where lifelong friendships and a love for learning were made. Over the years, Cantor touched the lives of three generations of families and thousands of children who attended her classes. In addition to her love of teaching, she always made time to volunteer. She was a regular at the Jewish Film Festival and still assists at every Jewish Book Fair and Bookstock, in the children’s section, of course. Cantor has made 34 trips to Israel — most of them as a volunteer with SAR-EL, spending three weeks each summer at an army base in a logistics support role. To commemorate each of these trips, she adds a silver bangle bracelet to her wrist as a proud reminder of another year of service. Cantor is passionate about teaching and volunteerism, but her greatest sense of pride and accomplishment comes from her six talented and creative children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, the luckiest beneficiaries of her many wonderful gifts. Please join her family, friends, former students and parents to reminisce and wish her a hearty Todah Rabah on Sept. 15. She’d love to see you there. Details at jccdet.org. COURTESY OF SUSIE CANTOR
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The Well has launched its annual #Reflect4Rosh campaign of introspection and gratitude leading up to Rosh Hashanah and invites the community to join it each day to take a moment to: Stop. Reflect. Share. Here’s how it works: Stop: Each day, take a moment to just breathe. Reflect: Think back on the year that was. What were the highlights and lowlights? What were the blessings and shortcomings — both internal and external? What are the areas ripe for personal growth? Share: Check out The Well’s reflective prompts on Facebook and Instagram each day and share a thought/photo/ song/article followed by the hashtag #Reflect4Rosh. Using the hashtag links all the posts together and connects the local community with the global Jewish community as it prepares for the High Holiday season with intention and ggratitude. Jason Cohn and his daughter, Abbie, of West Bloomfield work on a shofar at last year’s event.
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good amount of time with for the water policy session. the prime minister,� she “Colleagues from California said. Stevens was chosen and New Hampshire were by the delegation to ask a there to listen to a presenquestion. “I began by talking tation on purification and about Israel’s mobility sector desalinization,� she said. as well as the rebound of the “It was fascinating to learn auto industry in Michigan about the technology and and how it proliferated econ- the investment made by omies of scale for us, and he public and private partnerlit up when I talked about ships.� the Israeli companies who While in Israel, Stevens were our partners,� she said. said she talked with young “Then I asked him about leaders about the challenges the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia. He talked about how the relationship has been enhanced since Saudi Arabia’s new approach to diplomacy based on economic concerns. For example, Rep. Haley Stevens with her mom, Maria Marcotte Saudi Arabia opened its air space to a Israel faces and how tikkun commercial Israeli flight. olam, repairing the world, That would have been is bridging some divides. unthinkable four or five “The trip reaffirmed my years ago.� commitment to a two-state Stevens added that she solution,� she said. engaged in bipartisan She is disappointed that activities as well, especially President Trump’s peace plan those related to policy. As a (which will be released after representative of the Great the Sept. 17 Israeli election) Lakes state, she signed up did not include any congres-
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declaration that Jews who voted for Democrats were being “disloyal,” Stevens said the comment was “frustrating and hurtful and has no place in the political dialogue. “As members of Congress,” she added, “we need to be clear to call out anti-Semitism when we see it. We want to unify the party and the country. The majority leader carries forward our principles: Israel has the right to exist. It has the right to defend itself, and we remain committed to a twostate solution.” She said the visit to Israel was transformative for many of her colleagues. “It allows for such a better understanding of the issues and allows you to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. “There’s so much to celebrate about Israel and the U.S. Israeli relationship,” she added. “Incredible things are happening. I choose to use my time being positive.”
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SOME WAYNE STATE STUDENTS HAVE A HARD TIME GOING TO SLEEP AT NIGHT. Not because they’re not tired. It’s because they don’t have a place to sleep. When President M. Roy Wilson and his wife, Jacqueline, arrived at Wayne State University, the first lady had a chance encounter with a medical student who was living out of her car. It was then that she decided something had to be done. Mrs. Wilson founded the Helping Individuals Go Higher (HIGH) Program to combat homelessness among Wayne State University students. “Students shouldn’t feel trapped into making a choice of survival or success,” she said. “The HIGH Program was established to provide resources that assist students facing challenges as they pursue their education.” Today, the HIGH Program provides resources like housing support, transportation, child care assistance, textbooks and school supplies, which help students stay on track to graduate. The HIGH Program’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed. It was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its efforts. Thanks to this program, earning a degree is within any student’s grasp. Sometimes, all we need is a little help. To learn more about the HIGH Program and to make a contribution — of any size — visit highprogram.wayne.edu.
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Moments Rachel Hannah Blum, daughter of Lori Blum and Loren Blum, will chant from the Torah as she celebrates her bat mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Sharing in her special day will be her siblings Jason Przybylowicz, Ashley Behrens, Scott Przybylowicz, Danielle Blum, Lily and Nick Werthman, and Skyler Blum as well as grandmother Cissy Gordon. Rachel is also the loving sister of the late Hannah Blum and the grandchild of the late Walter Gordon and the late Rochelle Blum. She is a student at Abbott Middle School in West Bloomfield. As part of her most meaningful mitzvah project, Rachel organized a fundraiser to raise awareness of ALS and help defer costs for her Uncle Michael, who has this disease. Brennan Benjamin Gesund, son of Monique and Todd Gesund, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. He will be joined in celebration by his sisters Riley and Sage. He is the loving grandchild of Nancy and Sheldon Satovsky, George and Janne Gesund, Darleen and Tony Hastings, and the late Gordon Edwards. Brennan is a student at Walnut Creek Middle School in West Bloomfield. Among his many mitzvah projects, he felt volunteering many week-
ends in our community as part of the Quest youth group at Temple Israel was the most meaningful. Molly Sarah Hirsch (Mirriam Sarah) was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. She is the daughter of Heidi and Jason Hirsch, the sister of Maxwell Hirsch, and the granddaughter of Bernard and the late Mirriel Hirsch, and the late Shirley and Jack Hes. Molly attends Derby Middle School in Birmingham. Among her mitzvah projects, she volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank. Brody Harrison Lutz, son of Beth and Adam Lutz and the brother of Danielle and Carter Lutz, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, during a Havdalah service at the Chase Building in Detroit, followed by a celebration with friends and family. He is the grandson of Eric and Linda Kay Freedman, and the late Allan Freedman. Brody is an eighth-grader at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. For his mitzvah project, he collected dresses, shoes and accessories from school for the nonprofit reWEARable. He helped sort and transport more than 1,000 items and gave them away in March to girls in Detroit who otherwise couldn’t afford them for their proms.
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Mason Ellis Rothschild, son of Marla and Bruce Rothschild, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. He will be joined in celebration by his sister Isabel and proud grandparents Renee and Barry Bean, and Odie and Jeff Rothschild. Mason attends West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. With overwhelming support from family and friends, he collected approximately 150 blankets for Beaumont Children’s Hospital. He found this to be the most meaningful of his many mitzvah projects. Allie Ryan Tepper, surrounded by family and friends, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Jodi and Brian Tepper, and siblings Jordyn and Noah. Allie is the loving grandchild of Joyce and Michael Levin, Beverly and
Michael Wallace, and Stephen Tepper and Charyl Apple, and great-granddaughter of Mary Blitz. She is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. As part of her mitzvah experience, Allie volunteered for the Miracle League Baseball program, where she was paired oneon-one with a child with special needs. She found it exceptionally rewarding to help her buddy stay engaged in the game, help her to bat, field and have fun. Jack Philip Weingarden became a bar mitzvah at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. He is the son of Marci Weingarden and Steve Weingarden, and brother to Ryan and Caitlin. He is the grandson of Marvin Weingarden, Addie Philko, and the late Shirley Weingarden and Harvey Philko. Jack is a seventh-grade student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. He has volunteered on the third floor, visiting residents with cognitive limitations, at the Fleishman Center in West Bloomfield.
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rene Sankoff and David Hein, a married couple with homes in New York and Toronto, find themselves traveling to distant places, and it all has to do with the drama of planes forced to stop traveling. The two created the musical Come From Away, being staged in locations as far away as Australia, to spotlight individual experiences in the small Canadian town of Gander (in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador) that welcomed airline passengers diverted on Sept. 11, 2001. The production, with a 12-member ensemble taking on different roles, makes its Detroit visit Oct. 1-14 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. “We went to Newfoundland on the 10th anniversary [of the landings] knowing there was going to be a commemoration ceremony happening there,” Hein says about the foundation for the play. “The passengers who had been
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stranded there 10 years earlier had to amalgamate to make it were returning to commemorate into a piece of theater,” Sankoff what had happened, reunite with says. “At the end of the day, it’s not a documentary. friends they had made and cele“We needed to keep things brate the kindness they had seen moving, and we wanted to in response to a tragedy.” include music as part As the couple details of the DNA of the talked to individCome From Away runs people. Everything uals, they were so Oct. 1-14 at the Fisher that is mentioned moved by their Theatre in Detroit. happened, even if it stories that they felt Tickets start at $39. happened to a differcompelled to share (313) 872-1000. ent group of people, them publicly and express the unfore- broadwayindetroit.com. but there’s no event that we made up.” seen joy experiWith Jewish backgrounds, the enced by the linking of people. couple, entering their 40s, was “Every story that we tell is interested in what was learned based on a true occurrence, but there are some characters that we about a religious leader.
A poignant scene from Come from Away, a musical about passengers from 38 planes forced to land in Newfoundland after 9-11.
“There’s an incredible story about a rabbi diverted there,” says Hein, whose family background provided substance for the couple’s first reality production, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, a musical comedy based on his mom and urged on by those who know the couple’s family. “The rabbi not only set up a kosher kitchen for Jewish passengers, vegetarians and other religions, but he also [aided] a man he met there whose parents had sent him to Newfoundland during World War II. They told him to never tell anyone that he was Jewish, and he never had. “When he was told a rabbi had been diverted there — and it’s not a big Jewish community in Newfoundland — he sought him out because he wanted to pray with him. He wanted to tell someone his story. The rabbi prayed with him and gave him a yarmulke.” That story helped lead to the song “Prayer,” which combines
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prayers from several religions to convey the message of coming together. “Prayer” is the song that holds the most meaning for music supervisor, arranger and sometimes onstage conductor Ian Eisendrath, 38, who graduated from the University of Michigan. He focused on conducting for choral Ian Eisendrath and musical theater repertoire and has specialized in new musicals. “‘Prayer’ is a compilation of real prayers that existed in the public domain,” says Eisendrath, who accepts most of the Jewish belief system as impacted by a Jewish mother and a father who is of Jewish descent. “The idea is to tell the story of how the interaction of multiple faith groups in Gander learned to reach across what might be dividing lines. We hear these prayers sung simultaneously, a metaphor for
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how these faiths can coexist in harmony.” The songs, he explains, have Celtic and folk-rock influences that reflect the Canadian area where the production is set. Sankoff and Hein, who met at York University in Toronto and developed a friendship through theater studies before professional collaboration, have a very personal connection to the subject they have staged. “We were living in New York on 9-11, and my cousin was in one of the towers and fortunately got out,” Hein says. “We didn’t
want to tell a 9-11 story; we wanted to tell a 9-12 story about the people we’d fallen in love with in Newfoundland. “One of the reasons I think it resonates so much with us was because on 9-11 we were living in a residence for international graduate students with people from 110 countries, and we were in a community of people from around the world taking care of each other. “Obviously, we’re proud of the story of Canadians, but what we’re seeing now with five companies is that on this day,
we wanted to come together and be good to one another.” The couple, nominated for Tony and Grammy Awards, is excited the story they developed is in movie development. With film, audiences can watch what it looks like for 38 planes to land and bring some 7,000 people from different countries into a town of about 10,000. A companion book — Come From Away: Welcome to the Rock (Hachette Book Group) — is coming out Sept. 24 and will include the script and songs as well as material cut from the show. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote the foreword. With all their collaboration — in marriage, parenting of one daughter and work — Sankoff and Hein believe in the power of communication to resolve differences. “It’s open communication as much as possible,” she says. “It’s also trying to foresee problems before they happen.”
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Conductor Arie Lipsky, 2004. BELOW: Piianist Emanual Ax will perform this season.
by Liszt and Tchaikovsky on Nov. 12 and Holiday Pops on Dec. 13. “We owe Arie our sincerest gratitude for the amazing work he has done to elevate our symphony to its current highest-ever quality,” says Richard Hendricks, symphony board president. Lipsky, credited with bringing a range of programs that include world premieres and featuring musical legends as well as emerging artists, expressed his work and community enthusiasm in 2010 comments printed in the Jewish News. “Why does someone whose parents survived the Holocaust, was born in Haifa, has a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Technion, was a tank commander in the Yom Kippur War, and plays flute and cello call Southeastern Michigan home?” he asked. “Because of the very talented people who also call this amazing corner of the world home. From our musicians to our audiences, we all share the passion and joy of world-class music in this quality-sensitive community.” Lipsky, who started with the flute at age 6 and the cello at 12, studied engineering to satisfy his mother before performing in Israel and Europe and earning a master’s degree in conducting. He immigrated to America at 25, studied with acclaimed musicians and went on to conduct orchestras in Cleveland and Buffalo before coming to Ann Arbor. “Arie has been a wonderful friend and colleague to the musicians,” says Tim Michling, principal oboist. “Together, we have worked to grow the Ann Arbor Symphony from a community-based ensemble into an esteemed professional orchestra, a valuable educational resource and a wellspring of cultural capital and artistic inspiration.”
Ailing Conductor Arie Lipsky Helped To Plan New Season SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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WOMEN’S WELLNESS 7-9 pm, Sept. 14. Sponsored by The Well. At Repair the World Workshop, 2701 Bagley, Detroit. Tickets: $15; Eventbrite.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS 9:30 am, Sept. 15. Adults of all ages are invited to join Rabbi Aaron Bergman at Adat Shalom. The class is designed to help individuals find their internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can make them happier. The community is welcome. There is no charge. Info: 248-851-5100.
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JFMD/UJF ANNUAL MEETING 7:30-9 pm, Sept. 17. At the Federation Building on Telegraph. Presentation of Federation’s highest honor, the Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Community Service, to Norm Pappas. Election and installation of officers and board members. Registration required at jewishdetroit.org.
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Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair returns to Shain Park in downtown Birmingham. Approximately 150 juried artists will be featured to officially kick off fall, representing a diverse array of art mediums, including ceramics, painting, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, drawing, printmaking and more. There will be free, hands-on children’s art activities and a silent auction tent filled with beautiful artwork, proceeds to benefit Common Ground. Opens at 10 a.m. each day. y Admission is free.
SEPT. 14 GO FLY A KITE Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan residents are invited to come out and fly a kite to honor their lost loved ones during the Fly and Remember event. The annual uplifting ceremony takes place from 10 a.m. until noon at Starr Jaycee Park, 1101 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with a loved one, regardless of how recent their loss might be, by personalizing and flying a kite in their honor. Kite-making materials will be provided at no cost. Singer Al Bettis will provide additional entertainment by performing his hit single “It Is Beautiful.” Participation is free. Hot dogs and light snacks will be served. To register, contact Wesley Lawton at (586) 263-8514 or wlawton@hom.org.
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TOT SHABBAT 10:30-11:30 am, Sept. 14. Sponsored by The Well. At Gerry Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois, Ferndale. Singing, dancing, a Rosh Hashanahthemed craft project and snacks for young families with children ages 0-4. Bring a blanket for cushioning seats on hardwood floor. No charge. Tickets: meetyouatthewell.org. POTTERY CLASS 11 am-1 pm, Sept. 19. Sponsored by the Active Life at the Jewish Community Center, West Bloomfield. Pottery classes for adults taught by Allison Berlin. All supplies included; class punch card available. Cost: $165 for 12 punches (one free class). RSVP: 248-432-5467 or rchessler@jccdet.org.
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THE MAN’S LUNCH 11:30 am, Sept. 19. At Shaar Hashomayim Social Hall in Windsor. Speaker: Meyer Mechanic on “Windsor vs. the World.” Guest chef: Rob Katzman. Cost: donation for the pickle jar. To RSVP, shaar@mnsi.net or 519256-3123.
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AWARDS EVENING 6-9 pm, Sept. 19. Detroit Jews for Justice will present the inaugural Myra Wolfgang Awards Evening. At NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs, Detroit. DJJ is establishing the Wolfgang Awards to honor those who have shown principled tenacity in pursuit of justice. Buy tickets at detroitjewsforjustice.org/ wolfgang.
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SHARON ALLEN, 89, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Robin Allen and her companion, Michael Pierz, Tracey Allen and Robert Schwartz, Wendy Schwartz and Larry Bennett, and Kenneth and Carole Allen; grandchildren, Brad Schwartz, Matt Schwartz, Dr. Scott Schwartz, Michelle and Baxter Trapp, David Schwartz and Jack Allen. Mrs. Allen was the beloved wife of the late Stuart Allen; the loving sister of the late Chester and the late Margie Winston, the dear sister-in-law of the late Audrey Weiner, the late Barbara Nadel and the late Harold Allen; the devoted daughter of the late Benjamin and the late Belle Wachnansy. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446, morikami.org; or Henry Ford Hospice, 1 Ford Place, #5A, Detroit, MI 48202-9941, henry ford.com/hospice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. ADAM APFELBLAT, 44, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 31, 2019. According to his cousin Gary, husband of Paula, “Adam put more life into his 44 years than most people do in 88.” Dr. Adam passed peacefully in his sleep from a pulmonary embolism while doing one of his favorite things, vacationing with his greatest love in Ibiza, Spain. Dr. Adam Apfelblat grew up in Farmington Hills and later moved to West Bloomfield with his wife, Dr. Amanda Apfelblat. The Apfelblats met during undergrad at Michigan State, attended Life University of
Chiropractic and continued their journey together, bringing hope to many and living life to the fullest. Dr. Amanda said, “No one could have loved me more. He always told me how much he loved me, brought me espresso in the morning and made sure I took vitamins each day. He was and is my everything.” The Apfelblats were generous with their time and gave to many charities. Dr. Apfelblat was a staple in both his business (Michigan Chiropractic Specialists of Waterford) and home communities. He loved serving his chamber of commerce, his community and his profession. He recently received the Lasting Purpose Award from Life University. He adored his nieces and nephews, Max, Dylan, Elle and Sarah, and wanted to inspire them to live their very best life. He will be missed by his many amazing godchildren, the many lives he touched and his favorite dog, Dr. Lou. He brought a zest for living and made everyone feel as if they were the most important persons in the room. He will be missed more than words can express. Dr. Apfelblat was the son of Dr. Allen and Mrs. Ellen Apfelblat; brother of Lisa (Alan) Wittenberg and Julie Apfelblat (Lori Dunford). He was loved by his surviving in-laws, Frederick and Peggy Counts; his brotherin-law, Rick Counts. Contributions may be made to the Adam Apfelblat Foundation for Chiropractic Advancement. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. IRVING BARON, 88, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 1, 2019. Mr. Baron is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Baron; children, Barbara Kendall and her fiance, Peter Staples, Jan and Ted Robertson, and Steve and Joann Baron; grandchildren, Melissa Kendall Kimber and
Chris Kimber, Jessica and Dan Dlugosielski, Emily Robertson, Michelle Robertson, Samantha Baron, Aaron Dorondo and Sean Baron. He was the loving father-inlaw of the late Patrick Kendall; the dear brother of the late Erwin Baron. There will be a memorial service held in Maas Chapel at Temple Beth El on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. LEO BERLIN, 90, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 3, 2019. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Shelly and Allen Klegon, and Susan and Chet Hendrickson; son and daughter-in-law, Carl Berlin and Jan Czarnota; grandchildren, Scott and Rebecca Klegon, Katie and Julian Standiford, and Matthew Berlin. Mr. Berlin was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Berlin. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, yadezra.org; Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Michigan, 25882 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48336, ccfa.org/chapters/ michigan; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. WILLIAM L. BRAUN, 81, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 23, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Braun of Farmington Hills; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin Braun of Farmington Hills, Lauren and Barb Braun of Novi, Rachel and Raed Jawad of Dearborn; brother, Jules Braun; grandchildren, Anisa, Andy, Aya. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut
Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48323; Myasthenia Gravis, mg-MI.org; or B’nai B’rith, 5600 W. Maple Road, A-100, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, bnaibrith.org. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RONALD FRUITMAN, 80, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 5, 2019. He was loved by his wife, Ilene; children, Richard and Alexandra, Jackie and Art, and Mike and Francie; grandchildren, Zimin and Nate Cohen, Starla Belle Fruitman, and Alex and Mason Potter; his brothers, Larry Fruitman and Subodh Saggi; sister-in-law and brotherin-law, Donna and Allan Apple; many loving nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. He was a man for all seasons in business, in law, in adventurous travel, and in love and friendship. He will be missed by many. Mr. Fruitman was the devoted son of the late Belle and the late Gordon Fruitman. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jfsdetroit.org; Jewish Senior Life of Michigan, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SARALEE JACKSON, 95, of Rochester Hills, died Aug. 31, 2019. She is survived by her children, Marc and Lois Pomeroy, Keith and Sonia Pomeroy, and Denise and Bill Zolbert; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Interment was a private family graveside service. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
FLORENCE KRASTOFF, 100, of White Lake, died Aug. 31, 2019. She is survived c. 1940 by her son, Steven (Rosina Degiulio) Krastoff; daughter, Pamela Krastoff. Mrs. Krastoff was the beloved wife of the late Meyer Krastoff. Contributions may be made to Chabad Jewish Center of Commerce, 810 Sleeth Road, Commerce, MI 48382. Services and interment were held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
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WILLIAM “BILL” LAKRITZ, 72, of Commerce Township, died Sept. 1, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Liz LaKritz; son, Gaven LaKritz; daughter and son-in-law, Elyse and Chad Weinbaum; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bernard Kannen; grandchildren, Emily and Ilana Weinbaum, Sammy, Lenny and Joey LaKritz; many other loving family members and friends. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the University of Michigan, Elyse (LaKritz) Weinbaum and Gaven LaKritz Research Fund. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.
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wife of the late Milton Levy; the sister of the late Norman Berger and the late Larry Berger; the grandmother of the late Madison Aston. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service or to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. SARALIN â&#x20AC;&#x153;LYNNEâ&#x20AC;? LEVY, 79, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 26, 2019. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Lauri (Dr. Jeffrey) Schwalb; dear son, Mark (Julie) Brooks; brother, Harry Gurwin; grandchildren, Dr. Chad Schwalb, Cameron Schwalb, Chloe Schwalb, Christopher Brooks. Mrs. Levy was the devoted daughter of the late Samuel (Sue) and the late Irene Gurwin. Internment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. DR. SAMUEL D. NAGEL, 92, of Southfield, died Sept. 4, 2019. He was born June 23, 1927, in Detroit, the devoted son of Benjamin and Ethel (Matz) Nagel. He grew up on Elmhurst in Detroit, above Nagelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery Store, and spent summers being a lifeguard at Belle Isle. Sy (as he was then known) graduated from Cass Tech High School. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, both as an undergraduate (B.A.) and
then from its dental school (D.D.S.) in 1954. He was a lifetime Wolverine (Go Blue!). Never forgetting what U-M did for him, he and his wife, Penny, established the Nagel Scholarship Fund, a need-based scholarship for deserving dental students. Throughout his career, Sam practiced dentistry in Allen Park. When he was not practicing dentistry, Sam could be found playing tennis at the Detroit Tennis Club and doing ceramics. With his wife, he loved collecting contemporary and folk art, cooking gourmet food, entertaining, traveling the world and spending time with his family. Gratefully, he had recently spent a week on vacation with his family in Union Pier. Dr. Nagel is survived by his loving children, Larry (Cindy) Nagel, and Sheryl and Nancy Nagel; his granddaughters, Jaclyn and Elizabeth Nagel; his brother, Leonard (Raechel) Nagel; his brother-in-law, Joseph Diamond (the late Phyllis). He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Penny (Isaacs). Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Nagel Scholarship Fund, 540 E. Liberty, Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2210, dent. umich.edu; or to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ROBERT H. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BOBâ&#x20AC;? NOBLE, 91, of Royal Oak, died Sept. 5, 2019. An officer of the auxiliary police department in the 1970s, Mr. Noble was an insurance agent. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of Royal Oak; children
and their spouses, Bonnie and Phil Silberman of Greenville, S.C., Sheri and Dr. Robert Schwartz, also of Greenville, Mindy Noble of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Elissa and Steve Sulich of Royal Oak, Dave Noble of Southfield, and Mark and Nancy Noble of Berkley; grandchildren, Rebecca Silberman and Charles Bates, Dannielle Silberman and fiance, Dan Freeman, Rabbi P.J. and Michelle Schwartz, Austin Schwartz, Jacob and Danielle Bass, Gabby Sulich, Marissa Sulich, Joshua Noble, Sarah Noble; great-granddaughter, Layla Raine Bass; sister, Fay McCann. Mr. Noble was the cherished brother and brother-in-law of the late Ray McCann, the late Maurice and late Ann Noble, the late Eleanor Orlow, the late Ruth and late Bob Freedman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
MARION NUEMAN, 96, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 2, 2019. She was a long-standing member of B’nai Moshe Sisterhood and a lunchroom monitor at Pepper Elementary School in Oak Park. Mrs. Nueman is survived by her son, Sheldon Nueman; sisterin-law, Florence Levin; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many loving friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Nueman; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late George Levin, the late Helen and the late Albert Reifler, the late Claire and the late Max Sussman. Contributions may be made to Forgotten Harvest, 888-3327140; or Hebrew Benevolent Society, 26640 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, MI 48237. Interment was held at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
ERIC ROBERT OSTEN, 66, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 31, 2019. Eric was a selfless and giving person who will be forever missed in the lives of those he met throughout his 66 years. He supported his friends and family by always being there for them (in good times and bad) and putting others before himself. The caring father of Alexandra
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Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, pancan.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. REGINA ISHBIA POLINSKY, 102, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 3, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Earl and Renee Ishbia, Jeffrey and Joanne Ishbia; grandchildren, Howard and Lainie Ishbia, Joel and Dana Ishbia, Jason and Linda Ishbia, David Ishbia, Scott and Lindsay Ishbia, Justin and Kristen Ishbia, Mathew and Emily Ishbia; 13 great-grandchildren; her devoted caregiver, Glenda Thomas. Mrs. Polinsky was the beloved wife of the late Jack Ishbia and the late Maurice Polinsky; the loving sister of the
late Morris Papo, the late Alvin Papo, the late Burke Williams, the late Mordy Papo, the late Louis Papo, the late Sam Papo and the late Jack Papo. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, alz.org/gmc; or Keter Torah Synagogue, 5480 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, rabbisasson.wixsite.com/ keter/response-form-c17l2. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. FRED SKLARCHYK, 92, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 30, 2019. He is survived by his daughter and son-inlaw, Carolyn Sklarchyk and Michael Morris; son-in-law, Chris MacDonald; grandchildren; Benjamin Morris,
Samuel Morris, Emma Morris, Jason and Ariel MacDonald, and Rebecca MacDonald; great-granddaughter, Layla Susan MacDonald; sister-inlaw, Rita Sklar; brother-inlaw, Roy Gealer; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his devoted caregiver, Irene Smith. Mr. Sklarchyk was the beloved husband for 57 years of the late Jeannette Sklarchyk; the cherished father of the late Susan MacDonald; the loving brother of the late Harry and the late Shirley Sklar, and the late Jack Sklar; the dear brother-in-law of the late Norma Gealer, and the late Shirley and the late Eugene Tapfer. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, Meer Family Friendship Center, 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, friendshipcircle.org/ donate; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Raskin the best of everything
American Classic Detroit can boast about a true original. COURTESY OF AMERICAN CONEY ISLAND
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ow could he know that when bringing his brother here from Greece, he was planting the seed for someone who would one day become his biggest competitor? Constantine “Gust” Keros had Danny Raskin opened his American Coney Island in Senior Columnist 1910 on Lafayette, Detroit … and a few years later sent for and brought his brother Bill to Detroit in 1917 from Greece to work with him at American Coney Island … Bill learned enough evidently to open his own place next door in 1925 and named it Lafayette Coney Island … Today, it is not owned by a Keros, having been bought by Ali-Hami who is said to have swayed from many of Bill’s original and former ways as taught by his brother Gust … and has also never had American’s secret recipes. But there is one person with the family name carrying on the wonderful tradition and name that have placed it among America’s greatest and longest Brother and sister Chris standing true Coney Sotiropoulos and Grace Keros Island operations … She is Grace Keros, granddaughter of Gust, who, with her brother Chris Sotiropoulos, are co-owners of the wonderful American Coney Island restaurants here and in Las Vegas … A present bearer of the Keros name still a
co-owner with her brother of the prestigious American Coney Island is indeed a tribute to its eminent distinction. American Coney Island has its own secret family recipes along with owning its own chili company … Even the hot dog is different from others … a proprietary hot dog made exclusively for American Coney Island … which also uses a secret family recipe for its gyro sauce. The fact that American Coney Island continues to be among Detroit’s tastiest dining spots is alone a tribute in itself … Even the beef used has its own distinction … It is gently stirred in a large pot with a hush-hush ancient Greek spice … not flopped on a greasy grill … And, in so many cases, also delicious by itself on the hot dog bun … The loose burgers are among its best sellers along with the Greek salad, chili fries, gyros, Coney Island hot dogs, etc. … And its own rice pudding is made by American Coney on its own premises plus the special tzatziki sauce for gyros. Having an American Coney Island within its midst is indeed a priceless pride … Detroit is justly proud to call it its very own. CONSIDERED AMONG the finer Italian dining restaurants in this region, Mario’s on Second Boulevard, Detroit, owned by Vince Passalaqua, continues to gain popularity as it celebrates its 71st anniversary … It has not only carried on the fine Italian eatery traditions of its original owner, Mario Lelli,
2019 LEGACY DINNER
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who used the money he got after his partnership separation from his cousin Nerio Lelli at their wonderful Lelli’s on Woodward, Detroit, but also added a multitude of excellent dishes of his own … Thanks to Frank Passalaqua and son Vince, Mario’s fine reputation has gotten even finer. OLDIE BUT GOODIE … Three men arrive in New York from Europe and decide to meet again in 20 years to see how they all made out in America. After 20 years, the first says, “When I came to this country, I didn’t know how to make a living and looked at my last name, Goldstein, so I went into the gold business and made a fortune.” The next man said, “Well, I looked at my name, Silverman, so I went into silver and also made a fortune.” They both turned to the third man and asked what happened to him. “I didn’t know how to make a living either and saw that my last name was Taylor and said that’s no good. I will never make a living as a tailor. So I went to the synagogue and prayed. ‘God, if you make me a wealthy man, I promise to make you my partner.’” Both men ask, “So what happened? “What, you never heard of Lord and Taylor?” CONGRATS … To Brenda Saperstein on her birthday. Danny’s email address is dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.
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SOUTHFIELD $300,000 COMING SOON!
Spacious 4-bedroom home with over 3200 sq. ft. and nice floor plan. Ideally located off Bell Road South of 12 Mile. Great street appeal and circular drive. Dual furnaces. Very large 2-car attached garage with wheelchair ramp. Electric Stair Lift for easy access from first floor to second. Full finished basement. Just waiting for your updates and decorating touches. 248-892-6900
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WATERFORD TWP $725,000
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP
THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Ideal location on LAKE OAKLAND. All sports lakefront living without the boat traffic because of the ideal location on the lake. Open concept, contemporary, completely updated. Neutral colors throughout. Spectacular master suite w/ fireplace, deck, luxury bath, and huge WIC. Deep, fenced, yard that leads to your private dock. 4 car garage perfect for cars or boat storage. Brick paver patio with lake views. Incredible gourmet island kitchen with granite, wine fridge and endless upgrades leading to a fabulous great room. 219089370 248-851-4100
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Open floor plan with dramatic 2 story foyer.Custom kitchen with huge GRANITE counters, HARDWOOD flooring,custom backsplash, recessed lights & large dining area that opens to light filled family room with extraordinary custom windows, CATHEDRAL ceilings and beautiful built-ins.Family room opens to newer DECK TO THE MOST PICTURESQUE treed lot. Livingrooms custom granite fireplace is a focal point with 2 sets of FRENCH DOORS leading to the deck. French doors to the library with functional builtins and library ladder.Terrific step up MASTER SUITE with cathedral ceilings,2 walkin closets,glamour tub and separate shower. An architecturally beautifully maintained home inside & out with CUSTOM WINDOWS thruout. Updates galore FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP radiates thruout the home.Loads of custom work and and details. Professionally landscaped. Beautifully landscaped. Sidewalks. Walled Lake Schools. 219084946
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BLOOMFIELD TWP $463,000 FANTASTIC HOME!
Stunning 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath completely rebuilt home in Bloomfield Hills. Fantastic open floor plan w/1st floor master suite & laundry, oversized family room all on 2/3 private acre lot. Move in ready! Thru the front door, enter the living, dining & kitchen all open to each other w/high ceilings & gas fireplace to cozy up to. Thru there, walk into your oversized family room again w/high ceilings, fresh carpet & natural fireplace. Off the kitchen is the first floor master suite complete w/walk in closet & full bath wi/Jacuzzi tub & shower. Laundry room off other side of kitchen offers storage & 1/2 bath. Second level has 2 BRs & full bath w/Jacuzzi tub. Bloomfield Hills schools. Updates include washer & dryer, kitchen appliances (fridge & dishwasher 2017/ stove 2019), 2nd floor remodeled 2017-new HW floors carpeting in FR-2019, new central A/C silent model-2018, paint exterior July 2019. Buyers agent must be present for all showings. No virtual tours.
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WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $1,000,000
ALL SPORTS CASS LAKE FRONT HOME AT AN AMAZING PRICE!
Magnificent home abounding in tranquility and lakefront living on a Secluded Peninsula. This beautiful multi-level home has amazing panoramic views and breathtaking sunsets from Living room, Master Bedroom and wrap around porches. Stunning kitchen with granite counters, Jura stone flooring in Kitchen, Dining Room & Living Room plus radiant heated floors on main level. Master suite w/2 huge walk-in-closets, updated bath & private screened-in porch overlooking lake. Entertain family & friends either inside or out. Private walkway & separate entrance to office or perfect guest room with it’s own lake views. Take a stroll to nearby shops and restaurants and enjoy the tranquility of lake front living. Some Exclusions. 219085000 248-851-4100
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $550,000 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!
REDUCED BY $25,000! Beautiful one of a kind detached condo in the heart of West Bloomfield. Builders Model with lots of updates and custom features. First floor Master Bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling and his and her walk in closets- jetted tub, granite vanity counters and a bidet in Master bath. Hardwood floors in foyer and kitchen. Foyer has high ceilings, top to bottom windows and skylights that bring in lots of light. Large island kitchen and dinette with bay window. Living room with large deck overlooks wooded area with an up north feel. Renowned Herman Frankel Design. 2 ensuite bedrooms on upper floor with attached bathrooms, Finished daylight basement with stunning bar and built in display cabinet, Kitchen, full bath, study and additional finished room with closet. Can be used as a bedroom. Plenty of space for entertaining! All appliances included. Newer energy efficient windows-kitchen and living room, newer hot water heater and A/C compressor. 219040158
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WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $645,000 BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $845,000
STUNNING ALL SPORTS UNION LAKE FRONT HOME!
Contemporary and spacious.All main living areas have views of lake shorewood, take out your canoe or paddle boat! Master Bedroom suite, situated privately in the home, has a sitting area (with fireplace), wic and a large master bath. The kitchen is a large cook’s kitchen w/center island, loads of cupboards and light. Lg deck w/gazebo off bfast area. The large great room has wonderful custom oak appointments and all doors thru the home are solid oak as well! Many leaded glass doors and appointments from the front door to the library/office in the next level which also boosts a murphy bed for guests! The 3 bedrooms on this level have 2 full baths, one is a jack and jill, the other room is en suite! The lowest level is a walkout with a large finished area, perfect for entertaining.There is also a full bath with jacuzzi tub and steam shower on this level and plenty of storage space! The best of everything went into this home. 219083167
On one of Oakland County’s most coveted lakes! Wake up to pristine lake views every morning! Home boasts open concept living with peaceful lake views from nearly every window. 3 or possibly 4 bedrooms (bonus room could be used as 4th). 3.5 baths. The home sits on the highest point on the lake to maximize the view of this spring-fed peaceful lake. Very pretty open kitchen with maple cabinets and granite tops. All baths have slate floors, granite counters and nicely updated fixtures. Main level has soaring ceilings with extensive use of recessed lights. Very warm and contemporary at the same time. Home flows nicely with easy lake living. Direct lake access from walk out basement. Dock included in sale. Sellers are motivated! 219056052
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COMMERCE TWP $485,000
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $475,000
BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION
“to be built” by Blue Peninsula Luxury Homes on approximately 1 2/3 acre fantastic must see lot. The Mackinaw open floor plan has a 2-story light-filled foyer, 9’ 1st floor ceilings & great room with a cozy fireplace. Enjoy entertaining with granite kitchen featuring Merillat 42” upper cabinets with crown molding, Bella Cera 5” plank hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, pantry & nook. Command Center functions as home office, conveniently located between kitchen & den/dining room. First floor master suite with step-up ceiling, walk-in closet & great master bathroom. Upper level offers 2 additional bedrooms, loft & full bath. Laundry/mudroom includes built-in bench/lockers & closet. Unfinished walkout basement great for storage and your possible future finishing. Property taxes based on vacant land. Photos and floor plans are of a similar home. 219074560 248-851-4100
COME SEE NOW! Spacious, updated colonial w/open floor plan, backs to private treed “up north” setting. 4 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, living room, formal dining room, family room w/fire place, John Morgan birch kitchen w/granite counter tops, SS appliances. Sun room has sliding doors leading to large deck. First floor laundry. Newer windows, roof (2016), driveway and deck. Beautiful hardwood floors. Finished basement with full bath. Bloomfield Hills schools. Batvai. 219061938 248-851-4100
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $725,000
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! A custom built home in one of West Bloomfield’s most prestigious subdivisions. This 4,200 sq. foot home with 2,300 sq. ft. in the finished walk-out offers over 6,500 sq. f.t of finished living space. 4-car garage & a circular drive drive. Custom all granite kitchen with an over-sized island & walk-in pantry, & large breakfast room. Huge first- floor master suite with high ceilings, huge closets & extra large bath with separate shower & tub. 2-story foyer with beautiful chandelier. Great room with raised ceiling & fireplace. Formal dining room. Separate library/den. Custom powder room. 1st floor laundry. Upstairs are 2 very large bedrooms sharing a Jack & Jill bath, & another large bedroom with its own bath. Walk-out has a 1,200 sq. ft. rec room, large theater room, 5th bedroom & large bath with sauna & hot tub. Recessed lighting throughout, wood floors, crown moldings, custom fixtures & hardware. zoned heating, new HWH. Wrap-around deck. 4-Car side entrance garage. 219071443 248-851-4100
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $455,000
*****PRICED REDUCED***** Gorgeous 4 bedroom (possible 5th in ll with egress window) large eat in kitchen with newer appliances, back splash. 2 way gas fireplace to great room. Library with gas fireplace. Dining room (currently used as an office). All new carpet. Newer windows (some 2-3 yrs others 5-6 yrs). 2 Furnaces, a/c’s and hot water heaters. Some hardwood floors. Master bedroom with gas fireplace and walk in closet. Master bath with jacuzzi. Jack and Jill bath for two bedrooms each having its own sink. 4th bedroom has own bath and walk in closet. Washer/ dryer 3 years old. Finished basement with storage. Some exclusions. Walled Lake schools. You won’t want to miss this one. 219078854C 248-851-4100
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