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A Mandate to Educate
HMC has transformed the way Michigan students learn about the Holocaust.
JN Celebrates the Volunteers of the Year!
The three featured volunteers plus a bounty of dedicated honorees enhance our entire Jewish community.
Nick Chudler walked on to the MSU football team and walked away glad he did it.
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What We’ll Keep
U-M Hillel’s Executive Director talks about the year ahead.
Rooftop Shabbat
WSU’s Jewish Medical Student Association joins Hillel for community meal.
High Holidays at East Lansing and Ann Arbor
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The Pursuit of Joy
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Film Review: The Magnificent Meyersons Too many wrong turns with aimless plot twists.
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The Young Must ‘Disrupt Antisemitism’
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ix years ago, the two of us met as bright-eyed junior staffers working at American Jewish Committee’s office in Washington, D.C. We were fresh out of college, brimming with ambition and eager to help the Jewish people. Fast-forward to today, we are two of the youngest members of AJC’s leadership team. While we still believe in a bright Jewish future, we are now confronted with a much darker reality than Meggie we have ever expeWyschogrod rienced and, like Fredman and many American Belle Etra Yoeli Jews, we are deepJNS.org ly concerned. We grew up in a United States in which antisemitism existed but had been relegated to the fringes of public discourse. Modern-day antisemitism was not a regular topic of discussion in our synagogues or Jewish day schools, and fear of antisemitic attacks was not on our radar. Since we began working at AJC, we have seen that paradigm shift. Antisemitism has emerged in new forms and is permeating more and more areas of our lives. We’ve seen a rapid growth of incidents, including, in recent weeks, the stabbing of a rabbi in broad daylight. The demonization of Israel and Zionism has not only increased but become part of many progressive circles and has become a normalized experience on college campuses. Likewise, the far-right is emboldened and far too com-
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fortable in perpetuating antisemitic conspiracy theories like QAnon. And Jew-hatred has gone viral online through the ever-growing rise and expansion of social media. Many young Jews on these platforms are on the frontlines, under attack, daily, for their identities as Jews and their support for the State of Israel in a way that our parents never experienced. We aren’t the only ones who feel this way. AJC’s “State of Antisemitism in America” report found that nine out of 10 American Jews believe that antisemitism is a problem in the U.S., and more than four out of five believe that it has increased over the past five years. Looking at our peers, 39% of 18- to 29-year-olds think antisemitism in the U.S. is a very serious problem and 50% somewhat of a problem. A significant 82% of the youngest cohort says it has increased since 2015. On the bright side, these concerning trends have led to a cultural awakening among young Jews around antisemitism. In our personal and professional lives, friends and peers increasingly are coming out of the woodwork, ready to call out and confront Jew-hatred. These newly minted young Jewish activists are tired of suppressing their full Jewish identities in certain spaces. They’re no longer staying silent in the
face of antisemitic comments and social-media posts made by those on the far-right, far-left or in their own social circles. They’re passionate, they’re fired up, and they have innovative ideas. Antisemitism has existed for millennia. On Passover, we recite from the Haggadah, vehi sheamda — “in every generation, they rise up to destroy us.” And in every generation, courageous Jews — often young people — summon the courage to fight back. THE TIME IS NOW The time has come to couple the tenacity and perseverance of the Jewish people with the innovative spirit and drive of millennials and Gen Z to disrupt antisemitism. While the arc of Jewish history is rooted in the notion of holding onto our traditions and iterating slowly, in our professional work and in many disciplines, young Jews are at the forefront of innovation. Silicon Valley is propelled by the mantra of “move fast and break things.” Too often, the Jewish communal world shies away from this approach, but given the enormity of the challenge, it’s time for a new path. At AJC, we’re humble enough to acknowledge that when it comes to addressing antisemitism, we must be open to all ideas, no one has the monopoly
of wisdom, and listening to all viewpoints is critical. Our peers know that big challenges call for big ideas. We know the value of empowering young Jews, and the need to take seriously their ideas and perspectives. To do just that, AJC has launched “Disrupt Antisemitism,” a new initiative that is the first-ever incubator for young American Jews focused solely on developing bold ideas to combat antisemitism. Inspired by the incubators of Silicon Valley, we are calling on young Jews from around the country to submit bold ideas to take on antisemitism locally, nationally or virtually. We are looking for impactful ideas developed by and for young people. Winning proposals will receive up to $10,000 in seed funding from AJC, along with access to AJC expertise and mentorship from leaders in the fields of advocacy, finance and tech as they bring their ideas into reality. None of us alone can end antisemitism, but with fresh thinking, our generation can bring about change. Antisemitism is a hatred committed by non-Jews, but it is incumbent on us — the Jewish future — to take action. If we don’t make fighting antisemitism a priority, then who will? It’s time to move fast and break things. So, how will you disrupt antisemitism? Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman is the American Jewish Committee’s director of the Alexander Young Leadership Department. Belle Etra Yoeli is the AJC’s chief communications and innovation officer.
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The Implications of the Fall of Kabul
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n the wake of the sweeping Taliban victory in Afghanistan, the region now faces the symbolic impact of these dramatic scenes of U.S. failure unprecedented since Vietnam. To thwart the notion that resurgent Islamism — in Eran Lerman one of its most JNS.org extreme forms — is now victorious, the United States must now reassert its commitment to traditional allies. They, in turn, need to draw closer together — specifically, in the face of Iran’s defiance — in an alignment of like-minded forces of stability, much as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) did after
the fall of Saigon. Israel should position itself to play a useful role in such an alignment. THE LONG SHADOW A tragic event of great symbolic importance is now upon us. Despite a deliberate press blackout (exemplified by the way the Bagram Airbase was cleared out in the middle of the night), the Biden administration could not avoid the long, sad shadow of “the last helicopter from Saigon,” which now also exemplifies the fate of Afghanistan. The Taliban have marched into Kabul, and while they would be wise to let the Americans leave safely, they are bound to slaughter those left behind who stood against them. They will once again enslave women and deny girls
education; and will reinstitute the horrors of their pre-2001 regime, in the name of their interpretation of Sharia law. If the perception of an Islamist ascendancy takes hold, the implications for the region, and for the world, are liable to be profound. Israel should do its part in bracing for the impact. Twenty years ago, the “Global War on Terror” seemed to get off to a promising start. Taliban rule in Afghanistan was quickly overthrown, for what was at the time a minimal cost: the Americans, their allies and the Afghans of the “northern coalition” seemed to be welcomed as liberators. But Afghanistan, which had frustrated British conquerors in the 19th century and did much to undo Soviet
power in the 20th, turned out to be easier to conquer than to reform. Tribalism, corruption, poor governance, abject poverty, virulent variations of Islamist extremism — all added up to a toxic mix that no amount of American firepower, creative energy or piles of public money (the full cost of the “longest war” is estimated at $2 trillion) could fix. President Joe Biden’s decision to pull out is thus understandable and perhaps inevitable. But it doesn’t lessen the anticipated consequences of the fall of Kabul. The direct strategic impact of what happens in Afghanistan, landlocked between Pakistan, central Asia and Iran, may be limited. Russian policy in “the near abroad”— and Chinese continued on page 8
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policy in Xinjiang — will face new challenges. It is safe to assume that the Taliban will be wary, at least for a while, about hosting global terror networks such as al-Qaeda — the cost to them in 2001 was too high and the lesson has probably been learned. But over time, Afghanistan may yet again become a hub of terror. Meanwhile, at the symbolic level — namely, the sense that “the arc of history” now bends toward Islamist victory — the imprint of the scenes from Kabul may be devastating. The consequences for regional stability could be severe, and vulnerable regimes may feel the need to cast their lot with the winners, or even look to Iran for shelter. WHAT CAN THE U.S. DO? This damage of the images emerging from Kabul will not be easily undone; some of the scars of Vietnam are still with us still. The United States is implementing a largescale “exfiltration” plan for those marked by service to U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Still, the scope of the brutal acts that will follow the Taliban’s victorious entry into Kabul is painfully predictable. As former U.S. allies are executed in a public way, and women are relegated to servitude, the message to the rest of the Muslim world, and beyond it, could be quite dangerous. Has the West, and specifically the United States, become what the prophet Isaiah called “a broken reed”? To counter this message as much as possible, it is vital for the United States to demonstrate — elsewhere since the Afghan case is clearly beyond salvation — that it is not a spent force. It would also be of decisive significance to reassure traditional U.S. allies, including Israel and other like-minded forces of stability in the region. This would require not only proactive diplomacy at the highest level but also actions that would reassert the American commitment to their security and survival. Central to any such demonstration, given what we witnessed in Afghanistan, would
after the Soviet collapse, that the communist former enemies, including Vietnam, queued up to join it. To some extent, and despite the obvious differences, this can serve as a general template for those Middle East nations who fear the consequences of American retreat. The Abraham Accords already reflect, in many of Afghanis run alongside a U.S. Air Force C-17 plane their overt and underlying as it departs Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 16. aspects, this need to “hang together.” What happened SCREENSHOT/JNS recently in Tunisia can be the way the United States (assisted by its be interpreted as a significant part of a key allies, Britain and France) deals with pre-emptive campaign to blunt the influIran’s defiant conduct. Provocations at sea; ence of Islamist political movements across rocket fire by proxy into Saudi Arabia and the region. Israel; regional subversion; and a rapidly In addition to the highly proactive advancing military nuclear project — all United Arab Emirates (and the quietly these require a robust response, not abject persuasive work of the king of Jordan), surrender at the negotiating table in it would be Saudi Arabia and Egypt that Vienna. would need to take the lead in organizing True, the Afghan debacle (which the response; an opportune moment for amounts to a resounding failure of the U.S. Riyadh to cross the threshold into open “nation-building” concept) and the Iranian relations with Israel — and to collect their challenge are different in nature and only reward for it in Washington. marginally related (there is some evidence As for Egyptian President Abdul Fattah that Iran, despite the Taliban’s brutality el-Sisi, his powerful message to the scholtoward Afghan Shiites, was willing to help ars of al-Azhar University on Jan. 1, 2015 them defeat the United States). But their (which they have yet to respond to in a timing makes it even more important for coherent way) remains the most lucid the United States to use this opportunity clarion call against the scourge of Islamist to reverse the images of decline. Moreover, totalitarian radicalism which has swept European Union-style appeasement of the the Muslim world. His position should be murderous Iranian regime will not play propagated and upheld by other like-mindwell with U.S. public opinion, come next ed nations (it is bound to be reviled and November. When necessary, the practice of rejected, however, by Erdoğan, Turkey and punitive actions against terrorism and subits ally, Qatar). Recent steps by his regime version needs to be reestablished. to back Sufi practices — abhorred by the Islamist “purists”— point in the right direcREGIONAL COHESION IS NEEDED tion. One of the keys to the survival of the As external but adjacent anchors of such pro-Western forces in Southeast Asia after a regional response — given the doubts the fall of Saigon in 1975 was their ability about America’s role, which will not soon to come together — despite deep historical fade even if the Biden administration does differences and grievances — in the form take firm action — work should be done to of ASEAN. Created in 1967, it was given bring in both France and India. Both have its present form and functions only by the taken firm stands against Islamist radicalTAC (Treaty of Amity and Cooperation) ism, both have a vested interest in the outin 1976. It was only during the mid-1990s, come, and both already have strong bilatercontinued on page 10
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Thank You, Friends of the IDF Supporters I was so grateful for the incredible honor of being chosen as the 2021 FIDF Women of Valor Honoree. The first time I went to Israel was in 1977. While on a bus ride from Haifa to the Golan Heights, soldiers came on our bus making sure everyone was safe. For them, they were just doing something totally routine. But for me, it gave me this total sense of safety and security. It was a wonderful feeling knowing we were protected. I loved that and have never forgotten! I am grateful to live in a country where Jews can still feel relatively safe, even with the rise of antisemitism and dark political currents.
Bluma Schechter and her family.
However, I suspect, that’s how German Jews felt before the war. But what they didn’t have — and we do — is the State of Israel. Israel is our homeland. It’s a place of last resort for Jews in distress, and we have a duty to protect Israel and her citizens. That’s why supporting the young women and men of the IDF resonates so strongly with me. They are watching over the State of Israel, and I greatly admire them. They not only learn to survive, but to excel, under the harshest conditions, and mature into the next generation of strong Israeli citizens and leaders. Many of these soldiers come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and cannot afford the cost of higher education once they finish their army service. FIDF’s IMPACT Scholarship program
provides four years of advanced education to qualifying combat and combat support soldiers who have completed their military service and cannot afford the cost of higher education. My late husband, Robert, and I shared a passion for education. The FIDF IMPACT Scholarship program provides educational opportunities for IDF soldiers that changes the trajectory of their life. I feel they are changing Israel’s trajectory.
Education will help Israel grow its next generation of leaders, invent technology that will drive the economy and develop expertise that will keep the nation safe. I am honored to support the heroic veterans of the IDF through the IMPACT Scholarship program and help them achieve their dreams. Thank you to all my friends, family and Friends of the IDF (FIDF) supporters.
so-called “campaign between wars” are also part of the equation, both in terms of their impact on the adversary and of their message to our friends. The same is true for the way in which Israel deals with Hamas rule in Gaza, which until Kabul fell was the only area in the region under the uncontested rule of an Islamist regime. Practical solutions to the humanitarian problems in the Gaza Strip, and a tough negotiation to retrieve the hostages and the bodies of our soldiers, are one thing. A political license for Hamas to appear as the victor in the ideological struggle with the non-Islamist variant of Palestinian nationalism (i.e., the
Palestinian Authority) is another matter. In close coordination with Egypt, such an outcome must be avoided, even at the risk of resumed hostilities. Ultimately, it may be in Lebanon — and in action against Iran — that Israel’s ability to turn the tide will be tested. There is nothing we can do about Afghanistan, nor is there any prospect of reversing the course of events there. But our actions closer to home will send a message. These would be decisions driven by other considerations, and ultimately determined by the rate of progress of Iran’s military nuclear project. But at the same time, in other aspects of Israeli policy, the possible
impact of the dark days that lie ahead should be considered. First and foremost, intensive intelligence sharing with like-minded forces, and informational cooperation in stemming the spread of the Islamist creed (in a war of ideas fought daily in the social networks) should be a key element of the joint regional and international response. The stakes are high, and the time to prepare is now.
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al and multilateral associations with players in the region. The same, of course, is true also for Greece and Cyprus, and other forces in Europe who are cognizant of the peril. ISRAEL’S ROLE Obviously, Israel cannot be the arbiter in intra-Muslim conflicts — but nor is it a bystander. We have a vested interest in stemming the tide of both Sunni and Shiite radicalism, and in proving our utility to our partners across the region, from the UAE to Morocco. Israeli diplomacy should place the cementing of these bonds near the top of its priorities, alongside the (related) Iranian question. Military actions in the context of Israel’s
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IDF Col. (res.) Dr. Lerman is vice president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies. He held senior posts in IDF Military Intelligence for more than 20 years. This article was first published by the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies.
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Israel Education, Not Advocacy, Belongs in the Classroom
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’ve dealt with all kinds of conflicts as an Israel educator the past 25 years, from the mad parent who storms in and says, “Why do you have that map on your wall and not this map?” to the parents who get into fights in the carpool Dr. Tal line because they Grinfas-David don’t agree about something taking place or what somebody posted on Instagram. Israel education could face even more pitfalls and political pressure this fall after May’s conflict in Gaza and a new survey of American Jewish voters that found 22% of all respondents believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians and that 20% of respondents under age 40 don’t believe that Israel has a right to exist. It’s challenging to make the classroom a safe environment for such conversations if the home and community are not. That’s why it’s important to take the stance we have adopted at the Center for Israel Education: Educators should not use their podiums to spread their political views or launch polemics. Our job is not to tell students what to think, but rather to train them how to think, an effort best accomplished by incorporating as many primary sources and as many different voices as possible. Taking that apolitical stance,
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checking your biases at the classroom threshold, is an empowering approach to the education of Israel for teachers and students. Educators can explain to parents that their job is to enable students to think critically for themselves, to assess sources, to understand the differences between history and narrative and between competing narratives, and to appreciate the ideals of a Jewish state and its realities, which are messy, complex and imperfect. Israel educators should establish a tone of respectful discourse incorporating listening and critical thinking at the beginning of the school year. It’s OK to disagree with somebody else’s opinions and ideas, as long as the discussion is based on the sources. That’s how we teach every other subject. A literature student, for example, who wants to assert that Nietzsche or Sartre was a nihilist has to provide evidence from texts, not just cite a parent, a teacher or a social media influencer. Educators also must help students understand the vagaries of vocabulary: What words are laden and to whom? “Occupation” means different things to different people, and there are reasons some people talk of Judea and Samaria while others speak of the West Bank. Understanding vocabulary is a skill that needs to be taught, as are map reading and literary analysis. When we teach students these skill sets, we enable
them to reach and defend conclusions based on documents they’ve examined themselves. That educational approach is far different from the advocacy model: “If you hear X, you should say Y.” My two kids, who are now in college, would have rebelled if I had told them that. They would have done the opposite just because they were teens. We can’t engage, empower and prepare students for those tricky conversations by teaching them automatic answers or avoiding the complexities altogether. That path leads to students concluding that their teachers lied to them and to believing the worst accusations against Israel. Instead, we educators must tackle those difficult topics by modeling respectful, informed conversations regardless of personal opinions about, say, whether Israel used disproportionate force in Gaza in May. We must provide historical context and complexity to equip our students with resilience and help them become critical consumers of informa-
tion so that the slogans they encounter on campus and social media don’t resonate. This endeavor can’t be limited to one Judaic studies classroom; it has to be embedded into the daily consciousness and experiences of everyone in the school. It requires support from non-Jewish educators and those teaching science and math, literature and social studies. It involves school administrators, board members, rabbis and parents engaging in those same respectful, informed conversations and accepting that the best practice in Israel education is to treat it as education. That’s how we avoid the pitfalls and politicization of teaching about Israel and produce thoughtful Jewish adults who can engage with difficult questions rather than drown in competing narratives. Tal Grinfas-David is the vice president of outreach and pre-collegiate school management initiatives for the nonprofit, nonpartisan Center for Israel Education in Atlanta and is a former Jewish day school principal.
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hen the state of Michigan passed a mandate in 2016 that required students to receive education about genocide, including but not limited to the Holocaust and Armenian genocide, Holocaust studies were significantly impacted for thousands of educators and students alike. “All school districts have to make choices about what they teach,” says Ruth Bergman, the Holocaust Memorial Center’s director of education. “The mandate was really created to ensure that all students could have appropriate Holocaust and genocide education.” The passing of the mandate, Bergman
says, helped ensure this crucial learning “wouldn’t fall through the cracks.” Now, Michigan’s genocide education mandate requires six hours of Holocaust education for students in eighth through 12th grades. “It adds an incentive for teachers to spend the right amount of time on this subject,” Bergman says. For many Jewish students, especially those who may be grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, the subject hits close to home. To ensure that both teachers and students can adequately navigate this difficult and highly emotional topic, crucial resources like the Holocaust Memorial Center step in to guide schools.
“When you’re talking about genocide, how do you approach it safely and accurately?” Bergman says. “How do you make sure students are getting the right information that’s age-appropriate?” This, Bergman says, is where Michigan’s genocide education mandate significantly opened the doors to better access and learning resources to continue teaching today’s youth about the Holocaust. “The mandate gave us that entrance to be able to talk to schools, teachers and superintendents about teaching the Holocaust appropriately.” IMMEDIATE IMPACT Michigan’s genocide education mandate changed the course of the state’s Holocaust education capabilities for the good. The Holocaust Memorial Center was able to greatly expand its content services, increasing support and lesson plans for Michigan teachers, specifically. The museum was also able to hire an outreach manager to boost communication between the museum and schools across Michigan. “The outreach manager talked to every school district in the state to let them know that we are available to help them and to train them to teach the Holocaust appropriately,” Bergman says.
The first step was to create workshops to train teachers how to use literature to teach the Holocaust, Bergman says, which is often one of the initial ways youth are exposed to the genocide that killed 6 million Jews. “Many students’ first exposure to the Holocaust is actually not through social studies,” she said, explaining that books tend to take precedence. The museum also beefed up its online content that teachers can pull from for lesson plans. Additionally, it created various accommodations to those lessons that can be used for English-language learners or for students in special education. Jennifer Sepetys, a social studies teacher at West Bloomfield High school who teaches global studies of genocide and world history, was one of many educators who participated in a professional development program from Echoes and Jennifer Reflections instructors at the Sepetys Holocaust Memorial Center, which she completed a year after the passing of the mandate. “The program provides training and materials to middle school and high school teachers for teaching the Holocaust,” Sepetys explains. “The man-
date offered more opportunities for teachers to receive training on Holocaust education, and now there are more programs and webinars available for teachers who would like ongoing professional development as well.” FACING THE HOLOCAUST Though West Bloomfield High School’s genocide course was offered before the mandate was passed, the mandate made learning about the Holocaust more accessible (with the addition of ongoing support and increased professional development for educators). For Sepetys, she has seen the real-world impact of the importance of both learning about and preventing genocides. “Students who learn about the Holocaust in my high school class reflect on what happened much differently than younger students,” Sepetys says. “As students mature, they think more critically about how and why it happened and what actions need to be taken to ensure it does not happen again.” As part of their Holocaust education, West Bloomfield High School students (among many others) visit the Holocaust Memorial Center to hear survivor testimonies and face the Holocaust head-on. continued on page 16
Brennden Bernard, HMC education associate, leading a Virtual Museum Experience. He is playing a video of a Holocaust survivor while he prepares to show his PowerPoint presentation. During the lesson, he is providing context to survivor videos and artifacts, etc., shared during the session. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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“One of the things that we know about Holocaust education is that it’s not just about teaching the history lesson,” Bergman explains. “It’s for students to understand that the Holocaust didn’t simply happen, but that people made it happen.” In emphasizing the notion of choice, Bergman says the museum aims to teach youth that people have the ability to stand up or speak out when they see hatred and can be a “vehicle of change” in their community. “The Holocaust is a great example of when that didn’t happen,” she says, “and also when it did happen.” EDUCATING ONLINE In the age of COVID-19, when museum access was temporarily limited due to pandemic restrictions and shutdowns, the Holocaust Memorial Center had to think outside of the box to create accessible ways for teachers and students to access Holocaust education. Since the 2016 passing of the genocide mandate, a pivot to virtual education was one of the biggest changes. In pre-pandemic times, the Holocaust Memorial Center saw 35,000 students a year walk through its doors to learn about the genocide. To continue these field trips in a COVID-safe manner, the museum developed a Virtual Museum Experience, or VME, that allows students and teachers to learn about the Holocaust from the safety or their homes or classroom. Each VME session lasts 45 minutes and is held over Zoom or Google Meet. During the session, students watch Holocaust survivor testimony videos, view artwork created by survivors and learn about different artifacts related to the genocide. Since launching in January, the Holocaust Memorial Center’s virtual
Students from Lansing Christian School visited the museum to learn about the Holocaust.
program has engaged more than 6,500 students statewide. Additionally, lesson plans can be customized with different themes that teachers can choose from. These include propaganda, choice and responsibility, resistance, the Final Solution and more. After a teacher expresses interest in scheduling a VME, a Holocaust Memorial Center educator reaches out to discuss learning goals and how to tailor the session to that classroom. While the way students receive their Holocaust education continues to change in an increasingly digital world that is now highly mindful of health and safety as
well, the core lessons stay the same. “The lessons about individual responsibility and dangers of silence will always be important,” Bergman explains. “What changes sometimes is the delivery system.” In the five years since the passing of Michigan’s genocide education mandate, the past year was arguably its most crucial throughout a time of rising antisemitism. “Whether someone is learning about the Holocaust virtually or in-person, those are all effective ways of having an impactful experience,” Bergman says, “and taking those lessons with them through their lives.”
“THE LESSONS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DANGERS OF SILENCE WILL ALWAYS BE IMPORTANT.” — HMC’S DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION RUTH BERGMAN
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he Detroit Jewish News 2021 Volunteer of the Year awards are here! The awards highlight exceptional people in the Metro Detroit Jewish community who work for the benefit of all. The volunteers are divided by age group — ages 65+, ages 18-64 and under 18 years old. The featured winners are the following:
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MILES AUSTER Miles Auster, 79, is the winner of the age 65+ JN Volunteer of the Year award for his work with JARC. Miles has been volunteering with JARC for 12 years. Prior to the pandemic, he volunteered at JARC’s RRR (Recreation, Relaxation and Relationships) program, for JARC clients who are retired or do not participate in a day program. He would assist in activities, such as out-
ings to the park for a picnic. During the pandemic, Miles went above and beyond to assist with meal delivery to JARC homes. Meal delivery, a new venture for JARC, ensured JARC clients and staff were taken care of with daily lunch and dinner during the lockdown. Once JARC began vaccinating its clients and staff in mid-January, 2021, they partnered with Oakland County Health Department and the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit to host more than a dozen clinics
open to the community. JARC relied on an army of volunteers to help with registration, document verification and ensure the people in the post-vaccination room had a medical professional in case there were any side effects from the vaccine. Miles, a retired physician, played an important role as a volunteer in the post-vaccination room. In total, JARC has helped vaccinate more than 3,000 people, many of whom met and were reassured by Miles. He was nominated by Jessica Tierney, JARC’s community engagement manager. “Miles is so deserving of this,” she said. “He’s such a pillar in the community, and when most people maybe were more afraid or uncertain of what to do during the pandemic, Miles stepped up.
He put others ahead of himself, and he helped us out so tremendously. “His wife, Deede, too — they’re such loving, giving, selfless people,” Tierney said. “I’m so thankful for them for supporting JARC in the ways they did and still continue to.” Deede helped Miles deliver the meals, and he gives her a lot of credit. As for what volunteering means to his life, Miles believes he gets more out of it than those he helps, by being able to learn about the people JARC serves. “It’s basically from the standpoint that I could do something to make a difference,” he said. “It’s giving back to the community and trying to relate to people in a way that’s meaningful.” KEITH LUBLIN Keith Lublin, immediate past president of Temple Shir Shalom, is the winner of the age 18-64 JN Volunteer of the Year award for his work with the temple during the pandemic. Keith, a resident of West Bloomfield, recently finished his term as the temple’s president (2018-2021) and greatly helped Shir Shalom navigate the pandemic. He challenged the rabbis and executive committee in January 2020, asking what Shir Shalom would do and how it would operate if the congregation had to stop meeting in person, motivating them to be prepared for what they could never have imagined. His role as a banker and understanding of loan opportunities helped not only Shir Shalom, but dozens of nonprofits in the Jewish community. When so many
organizations were worried about how budgets would be made, he navigated the realities of the government’s relief and stimulus programs to help everyone. There were days when he was working from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., when he took a break for Shir Shalom’s executive committee and board meeting, only to return to working on writing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans later that night. Keith is known for his grace in leadership, making himself available to any of the staff and offering wisdom and support. For those who didn’t know him personally, they had the chance in these past years to read his columns in Shir Shalom’s bulletin. With wit and insight, he wrote about what his faith means to him and why connecting to temple on so many levels makes a difference in people’s lives. Keith was nominated by Shir Shalom’s Rabbi Michael L. Moskowitz “Everything Keith does is done with a sense of commitment and humility,” the rabbi said. “He does it for all the right reasons and expects nothing in return. He wants to do what’s best for people around him.” Moskowitz said Keith, as a leader, is always thinking three steps ahead. “His work ethic is tireless. To him, it wasn’t work, it was, ‘people need this, and we have to help these organizations.’ It means so much to us that others can appreciate his goodness and the dedication he’s always exemplified,” the rabbi said. “I think many people would say with volunteering, you get back far more than you give,” Keith said. “The people you meet, the connections you make and the good feeling continued on page 20
Thank you Julie Teicher
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you get from doing good in the community — it certainly makes my life more worth living than if I weren’t so involved.”
Detroit’s Jewish community. Here are others, in random order, who deserve our thanks with a heartfelt honorable mention.
ELLA LEWIS Ella Lewis, 15, is the winner of the Under 18 JN Volunteer of the Year award for her work with Friendship Circle. Ella, a Groves High School student and Adat Shalom Synagogue member from Bloomfield Hills, is known as an amazing buddy for children with special needs and a dedicated, caring person with a special bond with Friendship Circle’s kids. She was nominated by Olivia Feldman, a counselor in Friendship Circle’s summer day camp. “Ella has a very special gift of being able to work with kids with special needs, and it’s so awesome to watch,” Feldman said. “It shows what a selfless person she is. I’m so proud of her. Being her counselor, I got to see her growth throughout the summer. If she chooses to go further down this path, she would be great at it.” This was Ella’s fourth summer volunteering with Friendship Circle’s camps. She says she volunteers at Friendship Circle not because she has to or because she wants to get recognized. She does it because she loves doing it. “I love working with the kids there,” Ella said. “I think being a volunteer is as beneficial to the kids I’m working with as it is to me, because I think I’m able to learn a lot about myself and grow as a person. It’s definitely a big part of my life and it’s something I love to do. I plan on continuing to do it for a long time.”
65 AND UP Ed Kohl is active in Volunteers for Israel, which seeks volunteers from the general community to provide support services to the Israel Defense Forces in Israel. Ed has also volunteered and been recognized for his work with Stand With Us, the Zionist Organization of America, Adat Shalom Synagogue and the Michigan Jewish Action Council.
HONORABLE MENTIONS Our three winners are only a handful of the people giving their time and talent to helping
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Gail Katz has been instrumental in organizing Religious Diversity Journeys, the World Sabbath and many other interfaith events around the city. She has worked for years to develop interfaith programs and activities for students and adults, bringing together faith leaders and their faith communities for dialogue and understanding. She has also been involved in interfaith work at NCJW|MI where she co-chairs many committees, and co-founded WISDOM, an interfaith organization where women can share their religious traditions. Gail is a member of Temple Israel and is active member of its sisterhood as well. Gary Cooper is the song leader at Temple Shir Shalom where he has been an active volunteer for more than 20 years. Willing to help whenever needed for a social action activity or a musical need, Gary leads tefilah at SHORESH on Sunday mornings (Temple’s Religious School) at Shabbat services and High Holiday family services and performs in the Purim Spiel band and at Java Havdalah, Temple’s coffeehouse concerts.
Suzanne Berman volunteers with ORT America, where she substitutes in the office when the staff is out sick, manages and implements emails to members regarding fundraising and programs, and works to maintain relationships, which is so important, especially in pandemic. Suzanne often would log 30 hours of work in the office. Her efforts support ORT schools worldwide and locally at the Hermelin ORT center. Sallyjo Levine volunteers for everything at Temple Shir Shalom, where she heads its social action group and organizes its annual Tikun Olam-athon that involves 350 people with 18 organizations. She participates in adopting families for the holidays and thinks nothing of cooking food for families, organizing a food drive or shopping for a family. She also volunteers with NCJW and Yad Ezra. Deb Ford helps run the weekly pop-up food pantry at Temple Kol Ami, where she greets their neighbors and offers a kind, friendly face and a supportive ear. Her work at the pantry, week after week, no matter the weather, is a labor of love and light. Arthur Fishman is a volunteer who is part of everything that happens at Temple Shir Shalom. His “hellos” and “Shabbat shaloms” are what have greeted people in the sanctuary since the temple’s beginning. Arthur has also been guiding and inspiring the Jewish War Veterans for years, supporting vets at every opportunity possible.
Joey Roberts is a volunteer who does “anything and everything” for The Shul. His volunteering extends from working with young children to a gentleman of 100 years. He has delivered food, books and Shabbat bags to those with health issues. Since his wife’s death from cancer, he went through training with his dog, Rosy, to have her certified as a therapy dog. He and Rosy visit nursing homes and hospice centers to bring a little cheer. Irma Glaser is the past-president of NCJW|MI and has spent many years as a public policy advocate. She has been a dedicated volunteer for more than 50 years to a variety of organizations in Jewish Detroit. David Broner volunteers with Southeast Michigan SCORE and Hebrew Free Loan, where he mentors small business owners and entrepreneurs, often going above and beyond to become their life coach. Amy Cutler is the current president of NCJW|MI since May 2020, and led the organization through the pandemic, marshalling the corps of volunteers at NCJW so that they could continue providing positive community-changing programs like Meals on Wheels, the Council Thrift Store and other NCJW projects. AGES 18-64 George Roberts chaired the building renovation committee at the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. He has given hundreds of hours to meet
with architects, designers, engineers and show everyone he knows the building in the hopes they will consider donating.
board and the JFS leadership team, ensured that JFS never closed, even though its buildings were not being used for direct service.
Shauna Elias is a volunteer with Friendship Circle’s Dakota Bread Company training program. Shauna brings great energy and enthusiasm to the bakery six hours a week, where she is dedicated to helping adults with special needs learn skills for employment and daily living.
Ken Goss is a volunteer leader at the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit who has been involved with nearly every facet of Jewish Detroit. Ken has served on the boards of the Jewish Federation, Jewish Senior Life, the JCRC/AJC, Hillel Day School, Frankel Jewish Academy, Hillel of Metro Detroit, MSU Hillel and Adat Shalom Synagogue. He has been a guiding force for many organizations through challenges big and small, with a steadfast commitment to ensuring that every corner of Jewish Detroit is cared for. Over the years, Ken has worked on some of the most influential committees and task forces at the Federation in its planning and education divisions, helping to secure a strong a vibrant community for years to come.
Amy Berlin began volunteering at Friendship Circle’s Dakota Bread Company training program in the midst of COVID-19, where she has a very comfortable and friendly rapport with the trainees and the Dakota staff. She shows patience throughout each session, and generously shares her baking talents with the trainees and staff, giving attention to quality details in a very positive, upbeat way. She also is very involved with Women’s Federation and JARC. Julie Teicher is the chairperson of the board of directors at Jewish Family Service and is the “lead volunteer” for the organization. During Julie’s tenure as board chair, JFS’ operating budget has grown almost 40%. In addition, during her time in these roles, JFS has become a regional provider for Holocaust survivor services, helping hundreds of survivors in a 15-state region, in addition to more than 500 annually in Metro Detroit. During the pandemic Julie, along with the entire
Amy Fraiberg volunteer as the arts and activities for JARC’s persons served. When JARC homes were locked down due to COVID and visitation was put on hold, Amy went through hours of training to be credentialed as a direct support professional so that she could continue to be of service to the people living in JARC homes. Susan Goldsmith is one of the original founders and chief fundraiser of Corner Shower and Laundry, which opened in February continued on page 22
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Ms. Gail Katz
Through devoted service, Ms. Gail Katz, has continued to be a source of ingenuity and grace.
Her unwavering dedication to Interfaith values is illuminated by her work in Education and Jewish/Non-Jewish programming alike. Ms. Katz, inspires and compels others to improve their communities one heart and mind at a time.
Mazel Tov to NCJW | MI honorees! We are grateful to all of our volunteers for making a difference in the lives of women, children, and families! — NCJW | MI Board of Directors
George Roberts Thank you! for all you are doing to help
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took it upon herself to ensure that PTO still was there to support the students and staff. She single-handedly packed lunches for the teachers, delivered goodies to the students for each holiday, distributed bags for various community programming, ensured that the teachers felt appreciated for their herculean efforts this year, and so much more. Matt Levine is chairman of the advisory board at the ADL. In the early part of Matt’s tenure, COVID-19 hit, and what would have been a tough lay-leading position with a bit of fun meeting people and representing the Michigan office became all the work and none of the fun. Despite COVID-19, Matt was able to keep the board
positive and he helped to grow the board, even under tough circumstances. Using his skills as an attorney, Matt redrafted the local bylaws to better suit the office structure and he made himself available to participate in a variety of spontaneous meetings whenever called upon. He deftly led the Regional Advisory Board with common sense and intellect. He has also taken on other responsibilities to help continue to advance the work of combatting antisemitism and challenging bias through work on several committees. Diane Jacobs is a Friendship Circle volunteer and fundraiser and helps with the Walk4Friendship. Not only does she a volunteer every Tuesday at LifeTown at Friendship Circle, but she also
collects purses that would be sold in one of the stores. She is also a volunteer at the Holocaust Memorial Center in the gift shop. UNDER 18
Shayla Mostyn is a JARC Teen Action Council Member. Frankel Jewish Academy senior Shayla has volunteered with JARC for more than a year and a half. Shayla became involved with JARC through BBYO, where she also volunteers and is in charge of her local chapter’s Jewish programming and community service outreach and events. As a member of JARC’s Teen Action Council, Shayla met virtually every week to come up with ideas for activities and projects to interact with JARC’s persons served and help them to feel less lonely throughout the pandemic.
SUZANNE BERMAN on being honored as a 2021 Detroit Jewish News Volunteer of the Year.
Your longtime leadership, dedication, and true love for the work you do for ORT is exemplary, inspirational, and valued by your ORT Michigan family. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! Your friends at,
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CAMPaigning for Change Tamarack Campers are collecting coins for scholarships. LORI DAVIDSON-MERTZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS
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the more that were collected, the more supplies their school would receive. Campbell’s taught students that their individual efforts could have a direct impact on their school and their classmates. This simple program changed generations of children, not only by providing them with needed educational supplies, but also in teaching the importance of giving back. So, what do soup labels have to do with Tamarack Camps? Labels for Education left a lasting impression on President of Tamarack Camps Geoff Kretchmer, who vividly remembers his days as a fifth grader, collecting Campbell Soup labels from friends and neighbors. “It was a little scary to
You can help fill your own tzedakah box. To request a tzedakah box, contact Lori Davidson-Mertz at Tamarack Camps: 248-227-7889 or lmertz@tamarackcamps.com. If you have loose change or dollars to donate (or if you have already filled your tzedakah box), you can visit the Tamarack Camps city office, located at 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite #380, Bloomfield Hills, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-3 p.m. for drop off.
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knock on doors, but also really motivating to know we were doing something special for our school and each other,” he said. “That lesson had a lasting impact on me and helped shape my understanding of the difference a single person can make — especially a child. “This was the idea behind the CAMPaign for Change: just like my generation collected soup labels, our campers and staff will collect coins for camper scholarships and, in doing so, young people are learning that they, too, can impact change.” Summer after summer, children, teens and young adults return home from Tamarack Camps forever changed. Whether it’s through increased confidence, discovering a life
passion, developing new friendships or strengthening Jewish identity, each experience shapes individuals and collectively creates our Jewish future. And in the spirit of collective change seen year after year, the agency has launched the CAMPaign for Change. This summer, campers and staff participated in programming about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah and decorated their own tzedakah “bus” boxes. Now home from camp, they are collecting change from their families, friends and neighbors to fill their boxes. All contributions will support camper scholarships to help ensure that every child, regardless of financial ability, can spend a life-changing summer at Tamarack Camps. By participating in the CAMPaign for Change, campers and staff will see how the funds they give and collect can make a difference, and when combined with the collective efforts of others, how those funds help build their camp community. Approximately one-third of Tamarack campers are unaffiliated. Their camp experience provides a strong connection to the Jewish community and exposes them to Jewish life. The CAMPaign for Change aims to strengthen young people’s relationship to Judaism through experiencing and embracing tzedakah and the importance
To learn more or to make a CAMPaign gift online, visit www.tamarackcamps.com/change. Help spread the word! Tell your friends, families and neighbors why you’ve joined the CAMPaign for Change and encourage them to join you. Post a picture or video on social media to share your story. The CAMPaign for Change will end with a special culmination event on Sunday, Oct. 10. Please save the date and join us.
Talia Ossipove and Julie Marks
of sharing, volunteering and giving back. Talia Ossipove, a Grosberg Ruach/Robinson Pioneer camper, has taken this lesson one step further. After another incredible summer, Talia wanted to give back to Tamarack Camps for her mitzvah project, saying, “I chose to raise money for CAMPaign for Change because Tamarack is my home away from home, and I want other kids to have the same great experience.” Her mother, Julie Marks, said she has seen the positive impact of Talia’s summers at camp. “I cherish the lifelong friendships, new skills and memories Talia has made over the years at Tamarack Camps,” she said. “I can’t imagine a better experience. Every child should have the opportunity to attend Tamarack Camps, and we are hoping to help make that possible.” How can you get involved? Support Tamarack campers and staff as they collect change for collective change (the CAMPaign’s tagline). If approached by campers and staff with tzedakah “bus” boxes, please give to support camper scholarships and help reinforce the important lessons of giving and sharing. Lori Davidson-Mertz is director of annual giving at Tamarack Camps.
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Food Fest Fun The Hazon Michigan Jewish Food Festival, Hazon’s largest event and Michigan’s largest Jewish event annually, did a pivot for the second year in a row. Last year, they reinvented the Food Festival during a challenging time and created something new called Food Festival in a Box, which was highly successful. This year, Wren Hack, director of Hazon, and Marla Schloss, director of the annual festival, were concerned about safety so they decided to forgo the big traditional event at the Eastern Market and do a
drive-thru event. On Sunday, Aug. 15, Hazon Detroit welcomed more than 180 cars to the drive-thru Hazon Michigan Jewish Food Festival. As cars approached, the first welcoming signs were big sunflowers repurposed from pool noodles — bringing a lot of color to the gates at Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit. There were 40 vendors there to greet those who drove by. Each car was given food, samples and important information to help them learn about local growers and sustainability.
Sherri Gerber Sommers and Savannah Sommers of Farmington Hills.
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LEFT: Marla Schloss, director of the Michigan Jewish Food Festival. RIGHT: Monte at the Topers Pickle Station. Repurposed sunflowers made from old pool noodles greeted guests.
Jennifer Teper of Farmington Hills.
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More than 180 cars drove through the event.
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Rabbi Menachem and Chana Caytak prepare for the festival with their children at the apple orchard.
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Chabad Family Festival Comes to Macomb County Cider Mill Chabad Jewish Center of Troy is arranging an afternoon of family fun for Jewish families living in the Troy/Rochester Hills and Macomb County areas. The Jewish Family Festival will take place Sunday, Aug. 29, from 3-5 p.m. “The event’s primary focus is to create a space where Jewish families can gather together and have fun,” said Rabbi Menachem Caytak, director of Chabad Jewish Center of Troy. “In part due to COVID, families here don’t feel part of a community. Some may feel isolated and disconnected, and we are here to change that.” The festival will take place at Hy’s Cider Mill at 6350 37 Mile Road in Bruce Township. There will be apple picking, tractor rides, donuts, live music and story time for the kids. A clown will also be present, with balloon making and air tattoos. Over the past year, the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy has invested a large
amount of its resources in family outreach. “There are many families that want something Jewish for their children,” Rabbi Menachem said. “There is no better way to do that than by joining community events and providing your children with an opportunity to engage Jewishly. It’s also an opportunity to meet other Jewish children.” This festival is part of a series of yearlong children’s events designed to appeal to families of all levels of affiliation, including those without any formal Jewish affiliation. Cost is $10 per family and includes everything offered on the grounds, including the apples. The Jewish Family Festival is sponsored by Jim Goldstein and family. For more info and to register, visit jewishtroy.com/ festival, or contact Rabbi Menachem at (248) 8735851 or office@jewishtroy. com.
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What We’ll Keep Bear Claw at Hillel: Students enjoy a hot drink on a cold day with the Bear Claw Coffee Truck at Michigan Hillel.
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make fit, what could we adapt and what would we simply need to let go of. This exercise invited tremendous creativity around how we ran our programs, often leading to surprising results. For example, we adjusted to limited gathering sizes by running the same program, multiple times, to welcome as many people as we could. What we discovered was by capping the numbers and replicating the program, we actually created a more intimate environment that was more conducive to fostering relationships and encouraging group conversation. We also got creative about space. Rather than hosting one large Shabbat meal in our Hillel space, we supported dozens of meals every week in students’ homes to make the experience more accessible and safer. As a result, Shabbat and holiday meal participation increased last year rather than decreased because students could bring
this Jewish practice into their homes, among friends, and fit Shabbat more seamlessly into their lives. Last year’s restrictions made indoor High Holiday services impossible for our Hillel. As a result, we got creative, even bold, and brought shofar blowing out to public locations around campus. Bringing this Jewish ritual into the public was a moment of pride for so many students, and a safe, accessible way to experience the holidays. As we look to this year, we are not rushing to put everything from our prepandemic time back in place. Rather, we find ourselves approaching Fall 2021 with the same creativity, laying it all out — programming during the pandemic and pre-pandemic — and deciding which model really works that will drive us forward, or could we possibly experiment further with a new hybrid approach. So while we are so excited to return
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to offering in-person Shabbat dinners in tents outside of Hillel, we will continue to support meals in students’ homes and smaller gatherings around campus, catered by Hillel or cooked by our students themselves. This is a particularly perfect fit for our upperclassmen students who are in their own homes and benefit long term from gaining experience and confidence hosting Shabbat for their peers. While this year we will return to multiple, in-person services (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox), we will keep the outdoor shofar blowing around campus to make the High Holidays more accessible and flexible to fit into our students’ busy class schedules. The other adaptations from last year that we plan to keep moving forward are: • Utilizing Zoom to increase access to speakers directly from Israel and around the country rather than waiting for speaker tours to bring experts to Ann Arbor,
• Our new online platform powered by OneTable that empowers students to host their own programs, design content for themselves and invite their peers • Cooking classes online so that students can join with their roommates and use their own kitchens, • And inviting local food trucks to our Hillel parking lot to bring Ann Arbor directly to our students. As an organization that positions itself as the primary Jewish community builder on campus, this past year’s limitations were challenging. However, the disruption of COVID encouraged us to lean even further into innovation and experimentation, allowing us to reimagine how our Hillel builds community. We know that we’ll be keeping not only these new approaches but also the spirit of innovation that helped us remain successful all year. @ Tilly Shemer is the executive director of University of Michigan Hillel.
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The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program Invites you to join in its 5th Annual Award-Winning
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Zoom link and holiday gift bag with prayer book will be provided with registration - No Charge For online registration: tinyurl.com/servicebc For questions or to register by phone call (248) 661-6390, leave a message with your name, address, phone number and email.
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The Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies offers classes in Jewish life and culture, both on-campus and on the road (in places as close as New York City and as far away as Germany, Poland, Spain, and Israel). We sponsor faculty and student research—including the groundbreaking project, Jewish Life and Language in Southeast Michigan. We are responsible for a lecture series, which, over the years, has brought students and community members together to sample latkes for Hanukkah, taste “kosher soul” food, dance to klezmer music, laugh at “Old Jews Telling Jokes,” and sing with Israeli singer-songwriters.
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met virtually through our online classes. I was excited to meet the incoming M1 students and introduce them into the WSU JMSA community. The dinner was on the rooftop of the Scott Building in Midtown Detroit, and we were able to enjoy the beautiful skyline view of the city where we live, study and play. The best part of the evening was being able to socialize with friends and safely spend time with each other in person. The Shabbat dinner is just the first event we will offer the WSU JMSA this upcoming school year. @ Samantha Cohen is a second-year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
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has not been reached. Details at https://michiganhillel.org/students/highholidays. MISSING CLASS If you need to speak with a professor about missing class or exams, MSU Hillel provides a letter you can download if any professors have questions regarding a class that needs to be missed due to the observance of Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur. It’s available at https:// www.msuhillel.org/highholidayletter. The University if Michigan has made faculty aware of the Jewish calendar and encourages faculty and staff to avoid planning mandatory events on those days. A reasonable accommodation should be made for any student to make up work missed for religious observance. U-M Hillel advises if you plan to miss class for High Holiday observance, the best practice is to contact your professors as early as possible to let them know to work out any necessary accommodations. Occasionally, instructors require a written note confirming participation or more explanation about religious needs. If that’s the case, the folks at Hillel are willing to help. @
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lush greens that infuse spaces with the fresh essence of grass and foliage,” says designer Gwen Petter. “Earthy neutrals, such as tans and beiges, are also in high demand for their ability to ground us and surround us with soothing natural tones.” Beyond color, 40% of people report that they want a connection to nature, particularly in their kitchens, according to a survey by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Homeowners are choosing nature-inspired materials for focal areas like countertops, cabinets and islands. Wilsonart Home offers beautiful, on-trend options for virtually every surface in the home with features and price points to suit any lifestyle and budget. The expertly curated collection includes environmentally sustainable materials such as high-pressure laminates and performance veneers that deliver the authentic looks of exotic woods, stone-inspired solid surface options and nonporous engineered quartz. 2. “RESI-MERCIAL” AND RUSTIC Fueled by the drastic decline in domestic and international
travel during the pandemic, homeowner interest in replicating the sophisticated style and comforts of an upscale hotel or luxury resort in their home has continued to grow. From plush towels and perfectly plumped pillows to spa-worthy bathrooms and chef-quality kitchens, commercially inspired designs are increasingly crossing over into the residential arena. Carrara marble continues to be one of the most sought-after surfaces to achieve this clean, sophisticated, “resi-mercial” look, but not everyone desires the cost and maintenance that comes with the natural stone. The Wilsonart Solid Surface Crafted Collection combines nature’s beauty with cutting-edge design innovation to deliver the look of authentic marble in an ultra-durable acrylic solid surface. This series of movement designs captures the beauty and drama of marble typically only seen in natural materials like quartz and stone with virtually limitless design applications for the kitchen, bath and beyond. Scandi Noir is another “resi-mercial” design approach that is gaining traction, particularly in kitchens. This style
features looser rules and is characterized by the use of dark cabinets combined with dark countertops or contrasting dark and light surfaces. “Kitchen cabinets are still predominantly white, but more homeowners are adding a pop of color with contrasting island cabinets. In fact, searches for black and navy kitchens are up significantly,” notes Petter. 3. SUSTAINABLE STYLE As our lives become increasingly home-centric, our homes need to perform on a level they may never have before, and this includes incorporating materials that work as hard as we do. “Today’s homeowners are seeking surfaces that will live up to the rigors of everyday life,” explains Petter. “There also is growing interest in sustainable alternatives to natural products, which can contribute to deforestation and degraded air quality from sourcing and mining operations. “Human-made composite materials offer appealing options that often outperform natural materials, delivering greater durability, less ongoing maintenance and fewer harmful environmental impacts.” Alternative materials like laminate, solid surface and quartz mimic the best of Mother Nature without impacting the environment, offering appealing options for eco-conscious consumers. Many of these engineered surfaces are UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified to meet low chemical emissions limits for better air quality. Additionally, many laminate products are made with a combination of fibers from FSC-certified, fast-growing, sustainably managed woods and post-consumer recycled content (PCRC). For more information and inspiration, visit the website Wilsonart.com. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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ick Chudler didn’t live his dream, but he came mighty close. Chudler wanted to be the long-snapper for the Michigan State University football team. He made the team as a preferred walk-on in 2018 and was on the roster that season and in 2019. He didn’t get into any games during those two seasons, but he went with the Spartans to the 2018 Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif., where MSU lost 7-6 to Oregon. A bad back and new coaching staff hired in 2020 brought an end to Chudler’s MSU football career after the 2019 season, but the 21-year-old MSU senior from Novi is happy he went to East Lansing and turned down chances to play football at smaller schools. “I’m a little disappointed because I worked so hard at long-snapping for a long time and never got a chance to show everyone at MSU what I
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could do, but everything happens for a reason,” he said. “I made the right choice to go to MSU. No doubt. “A very, very low percentage of high school football players go on to play Division I college football at a Power 5 conference. I did it with my spine at a 50-degree angle. And I met so many people through playing football for MSU.” Chudler had specialized spinal fusion back surgery May 3 at a hospital in New Jersey, one of a few hospitals in the country where the surgery is done. The surgery was delayed for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chudler said doctors went in through his right side and installed tethers and eight screws in his spine. He’s a little more than three months into a six-month recovery period. “I’m not 100%. Not at all. But I am doing some weightlifting,” he said. “My right side is still numb, but that’s slowly
getting better. The numbness is a weird feeling. I was told that would happen.” Recovering from back surgery didn’t squash all of Chudler’s summer plans. He still did an internship in a West Bloomfield insurance office, starting the part-time job three weeks after the surgery. Chudler plans to graduate from MSU next spring. Health communications is his major. Sales leadership is a minor. He wants to go into medical device sales after earning a master’s degree, specializing in spinal devices. No surprise there. There’s a chance — he labels it at 40% — that he’ll enter the NCAA transfer portal after he graduates from MSU and see if he can latch on with another college football program. Being in a Division I college football program was an eye-opening experience for Chudler, a football and wrestling standout at Orchard Lake
St. Mary’s High School. “I wish I could describe the difference between high school football and Division I football. It’s insane,” he said. How insane? Chudler is normally a 6-foot, 195-pounder. He said he bulked up to 230 pounds when he was on the MSU football team so he could have a fighting chance to battle in the trenches after he snapped the ball. “I hated weighing that much,” he said. “I felt heavy. My clothes didn’t fit. It seemed like I was the biggest guy when I was in class, but the guys on the football team were much bigger than I am. “I had four roommates in a house last school year. All of them were on the MSU football team. Only one is still on the team this season. These guys are all good players.” Send sports news to stevestein502004@yahoo.com.
MAZEL TOV! JULY 28, 2021 Peter and Chelsea (Landau) Anthony of South Lyon are overwhelmed with joy to announce the birth of their beautiful son, Lucas James Anthony. Lucas was welcomed home by big sister Ava Alexandra, proud Grumpy and Bubbie Marc and Denise Landau, equally proud Grandpa and Grandma Tim and Beth Anthony, and kvelling GreatBubbie Beverly Hellmer. Lucas was named Yesha’ya Tzvi after maternal great-grandmother Irene Soloway and paternal grandfather Thomas Anthony. Also sharing in the naming ceremony, Ava was named Chaviva Ruti after her maternal great-aunt Carole Landau and paternal grandmothers Helen Ruth Anthony and Ruth Williams.
JULY 18, 2021 Pierce Jasper McMahon was a joyful blessing to all when he was welcomed into the world by Amy Bershad McMahon and Brad McMahon. He is the grandson of Barbara and Stan Bershad, and Elaine and Dan McMahon. He is named in memory of his maternal grandparents Pauline and Joseph Slusky.
Gabriel Alan Abramson will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Alyson and Bob Abramson, and sister Danielle. Gabe is the loving grandchild of Pandy and the late Louis Lan, Ginny and Milt Abramson, and the late Toby Abramson. He attends Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. As part of his mitzvah project, Gabe chose to work with Camp Casey, which helps kids with life-threatening illnesses. He collected money and supplies for their Horsey House Calls program.
Labowski of Chesterfield, Mich. She is also the granddaughter of the late Gerd Ostheimer and the late John Labowski. Sarah is a student at Clarkston Junior High School. Her mitzvah projects include creating pet beds for local dog and cat rescues.
Jace Braeden Bernard, son of Drs. Robin and Michael Bernard, will be called to
the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his siblings Alexa, Kaela and Carly. Jace is the loving grandchild of Darlene and Ron Oklin, and Etta and the late Helmut Bernard. He is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For his most rewarding mitzvah project, Jace volunteered at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield for the Sunday Buddy System program. Sarah Ostheimer of Clarkston became a bat mitzvah at Temple Beth El on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Participating in the ceremony were her parents, Camilo and Jennifer Ostheimer, and brother Noah Ostheimer. Proud grandparents are Leonor Ostheimer of Bogotá, Colombia, and Alice
MAY 10, 2021 Dr. Tamara (Brodsky) and Sam Lerer of New York are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Jetty Lerer. He is welcomed into the world by his grandparents Stacy and Jeffrey Brodsky of West Bloomfield, and Michele and Dr. Rene Lerer of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Thrilled greatgrandmother is Dina Brodsky of Franklin. Ryan is named in loving memory of his great-grandfathers Jerry Berg and Jack Friedman. His Hebrew name is after his beloved great-grandfather Herman Brodsky.
Sasha Gianna Pipia, daughter of Regina and Tony Pipia, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her brother Anthony. Sasha is the loving grandchild of the late Galina and Alexander Pavlov, and the late Julie and Tony Pipia Sr. She is a student at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. Sasha turned her love of summer camp into her most meaningful mitzvah project. She created a GoFundMe for the Bear
Hug Foundation to provide a summer camp experience for at-risk and underserved children. Meyer Rautbort Saperstein of West Bloomfield will become a bar mitzvah at Knollwood Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Participating in the ceremony will be parents, Andrea and Drew Saperstein, and siblings Sarah, Jessica, Benjamin, Elijah and Ryan. Proud grandparents are Leba and Sanford Rautbort, Diane Mittenthal, and Linda and Mel Saperstein. He is also the grandson of the late Stuart Mittenthal. Meyer is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. His mitzvah projects include raising money for the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield and American Cancer Society by tie-dying and selling masks. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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rs. Marlene Kaufman of Farmington Hills and Drs. Ilene BuschVishniac and Ethan Vishniac of Baltimore, Md., announce the engagement of their children Jeffrey Kaufman and Cady Vishniac. Ms. Vishniac is a senior medical editor and published short story author. Mr. Kaufman is an attorney and partner at Berman and Kaufman PC. A December wedding is planned at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.
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Council Re|Sale’s popular Fall Showcase event, offering women’s and men’s fall fashions and accessories, had to be postponed when the store (3297 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley) lost power mid-August. Now rearranged for Sunday, Aug. 29, from noon-4 p.m., the showcase promises to offer high fashion, including designer wear, at bargain prices. Avid shoppers can also register for a $25 VIP early entry from 10 a.m.-noon; preregister at the store or by calling (248) 548-6664. The store, operated by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan uses proceeds to support its projects which benefit women, children and
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families in the community. Pre-Fall Showcase, the store is offering some endof-season events: Thursday, Aug. 26, there is 75 percent off all items and Friday, Aug. 27, there is a $15 FillA-Bag sale. The store will be closed on Saturday, Aug 28.
PJ Library’s Guide to the Fall Holidays Why do we blow a shofar? What should we do in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? When do we sit in the sukkah? The answers to these questions can be found in “A Time to Grow: A PJ Library Family Guide to the
Fall Holidays,” a colorful, free resource to help Jewish families around North America celebrate the fall holidays in engaging fashion. PJ Library’s bigger refreshed guide for 2021 is available to download now at pjlibrary. org/fallholidays.
HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines.
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THAV RYKE & ASSOC. 24725 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 110 Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 945-1111 Fax: (248) 945-4844 michprobate.com Jryke@michprobate.com We are here to assist you in all areas of wills and trusts, estate planning and probate law in the state of Michigan. Our lawyers are experienced in meeting our clients’ needs, whether in drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, comprehensive estate plans and the legal process of transferring property upon a person’s death otherwise known as “probate.” It is important to note that not all probate attorneys handle contested proceedings.
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Auctioneers, fine antiques and appraisers since 1911, Schmidt’s has been instrumental in uniting buyers and sellers of art and antiques through the process known as auctions. We strive to make the entire process simple, honest and productive for both parties. For individual sellers and estates, we can provide appraisal, pick-up, inventory, photography, research, cataloguing, advertising and sale of one item or an entire collection. Our consignor payments are always on time, as promised, without excuses. Call us for a free, in-home consultation at (734) 434-2660.
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ATTORNEYS COUZENS LANSKY FEALK ELLIS REODER 39395 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (248) 489-8600 couzens.com Couzens Lansky provides legal counsel in matters concerning: • Trusts & Estates • Probate & Trust Administration • Taxation • Business & Corporate • Real Estate • Employment & Labor • Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Banking & Finance • Construction Law
Tamaroff Motors has been proudly serving all your automotive needs since 1969: Factory-authorized Honda and Nissan dealer for new/used car sales, service, finance/lease, parts and collision shop. No. 1 new and certified pre-owned Honda dealer in Michigan. Free oil change, car wash, loaners and up to $500 deductible reimbursements on any new or used vehicle purchased. You’re better off at Tamaroff.
CONSIGNMENT LE SHOPPE TOO 3325 Orchard Lake Road Keego Harbor MI 48320 (248) 481-8884 leshopperetail@gmail.com leshoppetoo.com We are an upscale consignment shop specializing in iconic 20th-century furniture and art with estate sale auction and appraisal services all under one roof.
EDUCATION ANN ARBOR ACADEMY 1153 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 annarboracademy.org Ann Arbor Academy is a nationally ranked, genderinclusive independent day school for students in grades 4-13 who learn differently. We are: Innovative, Inclusive, Independent • 4:1 student/teacher ratio • Structured literacy reading program • Multisensory teaching and learning • Strengths-based approach • Strong program in the fine and performing arts • Engaging curriculum emphasizes real-world connections • Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL 21100 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 386-1625 farberhds.org Farber Hebrew Day School – Yeshivat Akiva is the only Modern Orthodox Zionist day school serving the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the Early Childhood Center through the High School, Farber provides students with a comprehensive college preparatory education permeated with Jewish values. Farber students are imbued with a solid Jewish identity, intense commitment to the Torah way of life, a love of learning and devotion to the State of Israel.
FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 592-5263 frankelja.org Frankel Jewish Academy is a rigorous college preparatory high school pursuing academic excellence and Jewish literacy. We inspire students to think critically, creatively and compassionately; to dedicate themselves to Jewish tradition, peoplehood and the State of Israel; and to become lifelong learners and leaders. continued on page 46
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HILLEL DAY SCHOOL 32200 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills MI 48334 (248) 851-3220 hillelday.org Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from preschool through eighth grade. We inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm innovative and engaging environment. At Hillel, students develop their creativity, learn to think critically in two languages, collaborate effectively and communicate successfully — the essential skills they need to succeed in high school and the world they will inherit. Our newly renovated Early Childhood Center nurtures children ages 18 mos.-5 years as they play, think, question and learn. Whether on campus or in a remote or flexible learning environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, everyday our dedicated teachers inspire a passion for learning in our students and instill in them the perseverance necessary to learn deeply and to navigate challenges through a Jewish lens, ultimately guiding students toward living a meaningful and purposeful Jewish life. To learn more about joining the Hillel family, contact Amy Schlussel, Director of Advancement, at (248) 539-1484 or aschlussel@hillelday.org.
PARTNERS DETROIT 15751 W. Lincoln Drive Southfield, MI 48076 248-JUDAISM (583-2476) partnersdetroit.org info@partnersdetroit.org Partners provides highly acclaimed adult Jewish education programs, joining together hundreds of people of all backgrounds to further their knowledge of their Jewish heritage through a variety of programming with dynamic educators
TOURO COLLEGE 50 W 47th Street-Floor 12 New York, NY 10036 (646) 565-6000 touro.edu Shared values. Individualized attention. Professional success. Touro provides a path to achieve multiple career goals. Students who start their academic journey at Touro’s Lander Colleges experience a quality education, engaged faculty members and direct pathways to respected graduate and professional programs. Students will learn the skills and gain the experience and credentials they need — without sacrificing their commitment to Jewish values. With access to top-rated medical, dental, pharmacy and health sciences schools and programs, Touro offers more.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S JEAN AND SAMUEL FRANKEL CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES Suite 2111, 202 S. Thayer St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 763-9047 lsa.umich.edu/Judaic Facebook: UMJudaicStudies Twitter: UMJudaicStudies The Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan offers students an interdisciplinary
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approach to the study of Jewish civilizations and thought. Contact us for information on courses and events.
YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH P.O. Box 2044 Southfield MI 48037 (248) 557-6750 info@yby.org Yeshiva Beth Yehudah is the largest Jewish school system in Michigan providing quality Torahbased and secular educational programs. More than 1,100 students in pre-nursery though grade 12 receive an excellent foundation to become future leaders of our community.
ENTERTAINMENT/ PARTY PLANNING ANDREA SOLOMON 6405 Tamerlane Drive West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 535-0402 andreasolomon2554@gmail.com As far back as can be remembered, people around the world have gathered to celebrate life’s special moments. Whether you expect 20 or 2,000 guests at your next event, let me, event planner Andrea Solomon, make your planning and party run smoothly. My knowledge and experience mean your wedding, mitzvah, bridal/baby shower, birthday, anniversary or corporate party will be a huge success. Working with me will allow you to enjoy your party as much as your guests do. Packages are custom designed to meet your needs. Call for an appointment today.
AVY SCHREIBER ORCHESTRA Oak Park, MI (248)-376-0407 avy@avyschreiber.com avyschreiber.com Avy provides music for all types of events, including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, cocktail parties, corporate functions and philanthropic dinners. He performs both as a solo musician and with a specialized musical ensemble to create the experience you
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INTRIGUE Stella Actis Aldo intrigue-online.com (248) 839-1625 INTRIGUE is regarded as one of the most sought-after bands in the Midwest. Their versatility is featured in their awesome playlist, performed by outstanding vocalists and musicians who will rock your party. Led by Stella Actis Aldo, Intrigue, with their energy and excitement, will guarantee an amazing celebration!
PARADISE PARK 45799 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48374 (248) 735-1050 paradiseparknovi.com Paradise Park is a 10-acre family entertainment facility and is sure to have something the entire family will love! With over 16 years in the event business, a full-service restaurant and two bars, we specialize in first-class service in every regard. We are available to host all your events, including birthday parties, mitzvahs, corporate events, nonprofit, school and much more. Whether you are hosting an event for 2,000 guests or an adult party for 10, Paradise Park is sure to wow your guests.
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SIMONE VITALE BAND 505 S. Lafayette Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 765-7336 info@simonevitale.com simonevitale.com Simone Vitale Band is your assurance of a great evening … personal attention … we become part of the family … the variety of music is extensive … high energy … every song is a performance to rival the original.
ESTATE SALES ABBOTT’S 33700 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Raymond Jenkins (248) 644-8565 Abbottscorp.com We at Abbott’s specialize in helping people with evaluating, purchasing and selling personal property. If an item has collectible or intrinsic value, you can bet that we make a market with it. You might ask how we could be of assistance to you. Whether you are an investment adviser who wants to diversify your client’s portfolio with numismatics and precious metals, a jeweler who needs to find out what the accurate grades of a diamond are, a judge who needs an accurate, independent, third-party unbiased approach to valuing assets in an estate, or somebody who wants to sell something you don’t use anymore, we are here for you. States, banks, estates, attorneys, law enforcement, judges and regular people have come to use our services regularly.
FINANCIAL BERNARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT 600 S. Adams Road Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 556-2900 bernard-wealth.com Bernard Wealth Management, founded by Ken Bernard, is a fiduciary, fee-based, independent investment advisory firm. We strive to achieve our clients’ financial
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HEBREW FREE LOAN 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 (248) 723-8184 hfldetroit.org HFL provides interest-free loans to Michigan’s Jewish individuals families and businesses to support education. job training, summer camp, home improvements and so much more.Visit hfldetroit.org or jewishcollegeloansmi.org.
FUNERAL HOMES/ CHAPELS THE DORFMAN CHAPEL 30440 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 406-6000 thedorfmanchapel.com thedorfmanchapel@aol.com Trusted professionals serving the Jewish community with dignity, sanctity and compassion. Committed to providing the complete, personal service that families deserve and expect in a stateof-the art facility, conveniently located in Farmington Hills.
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HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 26640 Greenfield Road Oak Park MI 48237 (248) 543-1622 (800) 736-5033 hebrewmemorial.org Entering our second century as your community-owned funeral chapel. We are here for you 24 hours a day. Anyone can acknowledge that your loved one died. We understand that your loved one lived.
IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 18325 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield MI 48075 (248) 569-0020 irakaufman.com Bringing together family faith and community, the Ira Kaufman Chapel blends tradition and progress. When you call us, you’ll talk to a member of our staff, not an answering service. We stream funerals online for loved ones unable to attend — even from graveside.
HEALTH & WELLNESS ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033 (800) 292-3900 alz.org/gmc @alzmichigan (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is the premier source of information and support for Michigan residents living with dementia and their families and caregivers. Through our statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia
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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL Our Support. Their Success. 122 East 42nd St., Suite 1519 New York, NY 10168 (212) 869-8085 alynus.org Increasing awareness and raising funds for Jerusalem’s ALYN Hospital work in pediatric rehabilitation is our mission. ALYN’s renowned facility transforms the lives of children worldwide with a range of innovative, bestin-class treatments and services to achieve the highest possible levels of mobility and independence.
ASPIRE ORTHODONTICS 31435 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248)-533-0908 Aspire-ortho.com Drs. Jason and Mary Sherbel are a husband-and-wife orthodontic team who use state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional orthodontic care for all ages. Our goal is to create healthy and beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
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KADIMA 15999 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48067 (248) 559-8235 Kadimacenter.org Kadima provides comprehensive residential, therapeutic and social services to all people with mental health needs as they move forward in their lives. Inspired by Jewish values, Kadima delivers these services while providing education and outreach to the broader community to ensure positive mental health outcomes for all.
BARBARA ANN KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE 4100 John R Detroit, MI 48201 1-800-527-6266 www.karmanos.org Headquartered in Detroit, Karmanos is the largest cancer care and research network in the state with 15 locations. It is among the nation’s best cancer centers as one of the National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers and the only one located in Metro Detroit. Karmanos cancer experts focus solely on cancer to prevent, detect and treat, as well as eradicate all forms of cancer.
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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 6892 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 788-7878 Fax: (248) 788-7854 friend@friendshipcircle.org friendshipcircle.org Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of individuals with special needs by providing recreational, social and educational programming that aims to support community inclusion. The work of Friendship Circle also extends into the lives of people struggling with addiction, isolation and other family-related crises through the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House — a Jewish
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people and building a vibrant Jewish future in Metropolitan Detroit in Israel and around the world.
JARC 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 (248) 940-2617 jarc@jarc.org jarc.org
JHELP c/o The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit 6735 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2030 Bloomfield Hills MI 48303 (833) 445-4357 jhelp.org
JARC is a nonprofit nonsectarian organization founded in 1969 by a group of parents concerned about the future of their children with developmental disabilities. Today JARC is known as a prototype for innovative, highquality residential and support programs for people with developmental disabilities. JARC serves more than 150 people in 80 different settings in Oakland County, including group homes, independent living and in-home respite care.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE RESOURCE CENTER (248) 592-2313 resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org jfsdetroit.org The heart of a stronger community, we provide older-adult services such as case management, doorthrough-door transportation, Kosher Meals on Wheels and Holocaust survivor assistance; mental health and wellness services, such as counseling suicide prevention trainings and youth/school-based services; safety net services, such as basic needs assistance, public benefits enrollment and health care navigation. We also provide outreach to the Orthodox and Russianspeaking communities.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF METRO DETROIT 6735 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2030 Bloomfield Hills MI 48303 (248) 642-4260 jewishdetroit.org The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is the central communal organization of the Detroit Jewish community. Federation is committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish
For those needing support, JHELP offers a simple connection point to our community’s Jewish social service agencies. With one call or visit to our site, community members will be guided to whatever assistance is necessary. JHELP serves older adults, families, teens and children, individuals with special needs, job seekers and others.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 jccdet.org (248) 661-1000 The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is to build a dynamic Jewish community by collaborating to create world-class education and engagement opportunities for the mind, body and soul throughout Metro Detroit. Learn more at JCCDet.org.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA (JNF-USA) Andy Goldberg, President Max Robins, Chairman Kim R. Levy, Executive Director, Midwest klevy@jnf.org Becky Davidoff, Campaign Executive, JN Future Midwest rdavidoff@jnf.org 60 Revere Drive, Suite 725 Northbrook, IL 60062 jnf.org
Our purpose is simple: Nobody should have to go hungry. We thank the community for your continued support, which has helped Yad Ezra work to alleviate hunger in our community for 31 years. If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, please contact us.
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KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS (248) 592-2313 ncjwmi.org National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), in conjunction with Jewish Family Service, can deliver meals to your home daily, Monday-Friday. Meals are for those homebound, 60 and older, who are unable to provide for themselves or who have no one to assist them with meal preparation on a temporary or ongoing basis. Meals are packaged and delivered from the kitchen at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield by volunteers of NCJW|MI.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, MICHIGAN (NCJW | MI) 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306 Southfield, MI 48033 (248) 355-3300, ext. 0 ncjwmi.org The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Community members can volunteer or participate in community service projects, advocate on issues, and attend programs and speakers.
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ORT AMERICA MICHIGAN REGION 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 350 Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 (248) 723-8860 ortmichigan.org ORT Michigan supports World ORT’s global network of schools and programs, providing education and training opportunities to students in nearly 40 countries, including the David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Centers located in Southfield and Detroit.
SHOLEM ALEICHEM INSTITUTE P.O. Box 251564 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 (248) 865-0117 secularsaimichigan.org Your home for yiddishkayt! Sholem Aleichem Institute is a nonprofit cultural Jewish institute “without walls.” For more than 95 years, SAI has provided the Metro Detroit community with meaningful educational, cultural and social activities on varied topics of Jewish, Yiddish and cultural interest.
YAD EZRA 2850 W. 11 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 548-3663 info@yadezra.org yadezra.org Yad Ezra, Michigan’s only kosher food pantry, is an independent organization that provides free groceries and household items to low-income families in Southeast Michigan.
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COMMUNITY Warm. Spiritual. Totally Welcoming. Our Rabbis, Board of Trustees and synagogue community invite you to join us for Shabbat services. Friday evenings: 6:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. Occasional Saturday mornings Please check shirtikvah.org for exact service dates/times & to view our live-stream. 3900 Northfield Parkway • Troy, MI 48084 | shirtikvah.org | (248) 649-4418 @CongregationShirTikvah
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DOROTHY AND PETER BROWN JEWISH COMMUNITY ADULT DAY PROGRAM A joint operation between JVS Human Services and Jewish Senior Life 29699 Southfield Road Southfield MI 48076 (248)233-4000 6720 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 661-6390 jvshumanservices.org/ brown jslmi.org/the-dorothypeter-brown-jewishcommunity-day-program The Brown Adult Day Program, operated in partnership between Jewish Senior Life and JVS Human Services, supports people living with dementia and their family care partners. Our day program is designed to actively engage participants through stimulating programming and socialization while providing much needed respite for care partners. During the pandemic, we have moved to virtual program while maintaining the goal and integrity of the Brown Program.
JEWISH SENIOR LIFE OF METRO DETROIT Residences-ProgramsServices Administrative Offices: A. Alfred Taubman Jewish Community Campus 15000 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park MI 48237 Foundation Office Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus 6710 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 661-1836 TTY #711 www.jslmi.org
We nurture a sense of community and enrich the lives of older adults while embracing Jewish values and celebrating life. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome.
PROVISION LIVING AT WEST BLOOMFIELD 5475 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 243-8024 provisionliving.com/ location/west-bloomfield A radiant, upscale senior living community where residents can thrive. Our team of professionally trained associates are onsite 24/7 and passionate about resident care. Spacious private apartments, chef-prepared meals and housekeeping allow residents to enjoy the worry-free lifestyle they deserve. Better than assisted living, it’s Provision Living!
ST. ANNE’S MEAD 16106 W. 12 Mile Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 557-1221 stannesmead.org With a 55-year legacy of offering the highest quality care, St. Anne’s Mead is a leader in senior living. From our award-winning kitchen to our professional and loving staff and life enrichment activities, St. Anne’s Mead remains steadfast in its mission: To provide quality care in assisted living, memory care and extended care in a vibrant, interfaith environment.
SYNAGOGUES/ TEMPLES ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Rabbis: Aaron Bergman, Dan Horwitz, Herbert Yoskowitz, Emeritus; Hazzan Daniel Gross; Rabbi Blair Nosanwisch, Director of Spiritual Care; Michael Wolf, Director of Spirituality & Outreach. A Conservative synagogue steeped in tradition, with a vibrant adult learning community, a religious school known for its personal touch and embrace of differentiated instruction, robust programmatic offerings, and a dynamic clergy, staff and volunteer leadership team, Adat Shalom brings intention to cocreating spiritual, educational and social action opportunities that speak to the souls of our diverse (and growing!) membership. Services are in person at the synagogue and on Zoom: Sunday through Friday
8 a.m.; Shabbat 9 a.m.; evening services daily — times vary throughout the year; MinchahMaariv on Shabbat. Consult our schedule at www.adatshalom. org/calendar.
B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 5085 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 432-2729 Fax: (248) 479-2572 info@bnaiisraelwb.org bnaiisraelwb.org Rabbi Michael Gilboa. B’nai Israel Synagogue is an egalitarian, lay-led Conservative congregation operating within the Temple Kol Ami building. We provide religious, educational and social opportunities that reflect our commitment to Judaism, our members of all ages and our community.
CONGREGATION BETH AHM 5075 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Ahm was established to provide opportunities to explore and practice Judaism in a warm and approachable environment. We believe in the value of promoting an inviting, caring and welcoming environment where we demonstrate compassion toward others through derech eretz, tzedakah and tikkun olam.
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 14601 W. Lincoln Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org
Visitors are welcome to experience our services and numerous programs held throughout the year.
CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Road Southfield, MI 48034-2079 (248) 357-5544 csz.info@shaareyzedek.org shaareyzedek.org Congregation Shaarey Zedek is a warm, welcoming, inclusive and egalitarian Conservative Jewish community. We provide innovative, stimulating and diverse spiritual and educational leadership and social opportunities that nurture our love and commitment to Jewish life.
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CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH 3900 Northfield Parkway Troy MI 48084 (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org info@shirtikvah.org
(times vary) and some Saturdays at 10 a.m. Our outstanding Sam and Jean Frankel Family Education Program provides a preK-12th-grade religious school as well as a variety of enrichment opportunities for adults. Rabbi Alicia Harris.
Congregation Shir Tikvah is an innovative yet traditional, friendly and inclusive congregation valuing diversity where all can seek God and strengthen spiritual, social, educational and cultural aspects of Jewish life. We are affiliated with both the Reform and Renewal movements. As a bridge between our membership community and the State of Israel, Shir Tikvah embraces our heritage, provides continuity and encourages the evolution of Judaism into the future. We offer Friday-evening Shabbat services
TEMPLE BETH EL 7400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Beth El is Michigan’s first Jewish congregation and has been a leader in the Reform movement for generations. We are proud of our dynamic clergy, caring staff, innovative programs, inspiring worship, lifelong learning and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL 14450 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Emanu-El is a Reform congregation in Oak Park that strives to create meaningful engagement with its “family of families.” From our vibrant early-childhood program to our endeavors in social action, we offer many opportunities to engage in Jewish life.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield MI 48323 Temple Israel Offices: (248) 661-5700 Fax: (248) 661-1302 Tyner Religious School: (248) 661-5725 Early Childhood Center: (248) 661-5750 info@temple-israel.org Temple Israel is an inclusive Reform congregation achieving its religious and ethical mission through spiritual fulfillment, dynamic programming, lifelong
learning, cultural enrichment and social responsibility. A remarkable clergy team leads our congregation with a meaningful face-to-faith approach, welcoming people of all ages and stages. The Audrey & William Farber Endowment Fund supports the Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center, our Jewish preschool with a four-star “Great Start to Quality” rating. Highly qualified teachers, a nurturing environment and the latest technology result in an incredible educational foundation. Wherever you’re at spiritually or financially, come experience what makes Temple Israel so special.
TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM 3999 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 737-8700 Shirshalom.org A Reform synagogue serving the Metropolitan Detroit area, we are inclusive, welcoming and just the place for anyone with questions they want to ask, a willingness to learn and the desire to be part of a caring community.
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Lee Buckman FJA Founding Head of School now heads Israel’s Holocaust Claims Conference.
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itting down with Rabbi Lee Buckman, 60, founding head of school at the Frankel Jewish Academy, was the highlight of my week. He spoke passionately about his early introduction to Zionism, his work as an educator, and how much he enjoys meeting Israelis and hearing their stories. Q: What are your early memories of visits to Israel? LB: My first visit to Israel was 1978 with Ramah Seminars. It was then that I first began to realize that Israel was my home and that I wanted to make aliyah. Shortly after that summer in Israel, I read Hillel Halkin’s Letters to an American Jewish Friend, which convinced me that the future of Judaism and Jewish life was in Israel. About a year or two before I made aliyah, I read the book again, and by then I disagreed with this thesis because, after working as an educator/rabbi all my professional life in America, I saw how vibrant Jewish life could be for kids and future adults, but that book got me thinking when I was 17 years old. Q: What years did you live in Detroit and what did you do there? LB: We lived in West Bloomfield from 1999 to 2009,
and I was the founding Head of School at the Frankel Jewish Academy. Q: Tell me about your family and who moved with you to Israel. LB: My wife, Rachel, and I have four boys. One of them of them served in Machal (a soldier who serves in the IDF as a nonIsraeli) for a year and a half; our second son spent a year posthigh school on Young Judaea Year Course, our third spent a year at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and our fourth son studied at Yeshivat Maale Gilboa and made aliyah. We raised our boys bilingually, and I spoke to them in Hebrew since their birth. Every Hebrew word was another connection that deepened my love of Israel. Rachel also dreamed of making aliyah, and eventually we turned our dream into a reality. After our fourth son made aliyah, we followed him, and he helped us acclimate and learn the ropes. We’ve benefited from Nefesh b’Nefesh, which made making aliyah extremely easy, and we’ve also benefited from Skype and Zoom, which made communicating with our family very easy. Q: When did you make aliyah? LB: We made aliyah in 2017
from Toronto. I was the head of school at the Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto at the time. When we announced our interest in making aliyah, they were surprised that we were choosing to leave the school, but not surprised that we were making aliyah, as Israel had always been a major focus of my vision as a school leader, also a prized value in the Toronto Jewish community. Q: What do you do professionally? LB: I head up the Israel office of the Holocaust Claims Conference that funds education, research, documentation and films related to the Shoah. We fund all the Shoah museums in Israel, the archives, teacher training, and student and soldier visits to museums, as well as films that are produced here. I love meeting the representatives of the institutions we support and learning about the incredible and important work that they’re doing. In addition, I am always learning about different aspects of the history of the Holocaust and personal stories of heroism and tragedy. It’s an incredibly enriching opportunity, and I’m blessed to be doing something important on behalf of the Jewish people.
Q: What do you do for fun? LB: I run marathons and like to discover Israel through running (I also cross-train a lot). I enjoy working on my Hebrew, interacting with Israelis and collecting their stories. When I do, I fall even more deeply in love with the country that I live in. Q: What do you miss about living in Detroit? LB: We have close family in Detroit that we miss and friends who, because of COVID, we can’t visit. We’re looking forward to the skies opening up and people being able to fly again. Q: Do you have a message for anyone who’s reading this interview? LB: From afar, Israel seems fraught with problems and challenges. Some of those inequities are manifest in America today as well, but it’s easier to see others’ problems than solve one’s own. The beautiful thing about living in Israel is that these are my problems, our problems, the Jewish people’s problems. I enjoy trying to contribute to the solution. Living here, I get to see the complexity but also the diversity and beauty of Israel. That’s the greatest benefit of having made aliyah. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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n the Torah portion this learned from our experiences week known as Ki Tavo, of this past year? What would we read one of the more we put in our basket? Would famous and well-known we put a computer screen passages in our tradition. The with a Zoom session going in passage opens by telling the our basket? Would we put in Israelites that when a face mask? As we look they enter the Land to the coming year of of Israel, they should 5782 what do we want perform the First our basket of first fruits Fruits ceremony. to look like? They are to bring a One other aspect of basket with some of Rabbi Robert thinking of this past Gamer every first fruit of the year in terms of the First soil and then bring the Fruit ceremony is to Parshat basket to the kohen consider the narrative. Ki Tavo: in charge at that time The Israelites focused on Deuteronomy in the place that God moving from slavery to 26:1-29:8; will designate. Once Isaiah 60:1- freedom. What would there, the person is to be our narrative that 22. recite a formula that we would want to recite begins, “My father was before the kohen, before a fugitive Aramean. He went our community and before down to Egypt with meager God this coming year? numbers and sojourned What immediately there …” (Deuteronomy 26:1comes to my mind is that I 10). This passage became a believe I have learned more central text of the Passover deeply the importance of Haggadah, a text we recite connections. Specifically, each year at the seder. I mean connections with Rabbi Ilana Grinblat my family, with my friends suggests one of the purposes and with our community. of this ritual: After Israelites For so many people the wandered the wilderness for physical act of connecting 40 years, it is as if the Torah is with others has been one of asking them to ponder what the greatest challenges as we it is that they have learned have all endured some level of from their experience. What isolation during this past year does it mean for the Israelites as we sheltered in place. standing in the Land of Israel As we go forward into this to recall that difficult journey new year, I pray we all take from slavery in Egypt to some time to contemplate freedom? For the Israelites, it our basket of first fruit and was that God was the ultimate our narrative to go along source of their liberation. with it. May we all be blessed As we quickly approach with a happy and healthy the coming Yamim Nora’im, New Year. the Days of Awe, we should Rabbi Robert Gamer is the rabbi at be asking ourselves the same Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak question. What are our first Park. fruits? What is it that we have
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in Deuteronomy end in bleak despair. The Leviticus curses speak of a total abandonment of Judaism by the people. The people walk be-keri with God, variously translated as “with hostility,” “rebelliously” or “contemptuously.” But the curses in Deuteronomy are provoked simply “because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart out of the abundance of all things” (28:47).
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appiness, said Aristotle, is the ultimate goal at which all humans aim. But in Judaism, it is not necessarily so. Happiness is a high value. Ashrei, the closest Hebrew word to happiness, is the first word of the Book of Psalms. We say the prayer known as Ashrei three times each day. We can surely endorse the phrase in the American Declaration Rabbi Lord of Independence that Jonathan among the inalienable Sacks rights of humankind are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But Ashrei is not the central value of the Hebrew Bible. Occurring almost 10 times as frequently is the word simchah, joy. It is one of the fundamental themes of Deuteronomy as a book. The root s-mch appears only once in each of Genesis,
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Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers, but no less than 12 times in Deuteronomy. It lies at the heart of the Mosaic vision of life in the Land of Israel. That is where we serve God with joy. Joy plays a key role in two contexts in this week’s parshah. One has to do with the bringing of first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem. After describing the ceremony that took place, the Torah concludes: “Then you will rejoice in all the good things that the Lord your God has given you and your family, along with the Levites and the stranger in your midst” (26:11). The other context is quite different and astonishing. It occurs in the context of the curses. There are two passages of curses in the Torah, one in Leviticus 26, the other here in Deuteronomy 28. The differences are notable. The curses in Leviticus end on a note of hope. Those
HAPPINESS VS. JOY Now, joylessness may not be the best way to live, but it is surely not even a sin, let alone one that warrants a litany of curses. What does the Torah mean when it attributes national disaster to a lack of joy? Why does joy seem to matter in Judaism more than happiness? To answer these questions, we have first to understand the difference between happiness and joy. This is how the first Psalm describes the happy life: “Happy is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor stood in the way of sinners or sat where scoffers sit. But his desire is in the Torah of the Lord; on his Torah he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by streams of water, bearing its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in all that he does he prospers” (Psalms 1:1-3). This is a serene and blessed life, granted to one who lives in accordance with the Torah. Like a tree, such a life has roots. It is not blown this way and that by every passing wind or whim. Such people bear fruit, stay firm, survive and thrive. Yet for all that, happiness is the state of mind of an individual. Simchah in the Torah is never about individuals. It is always about something we share. A newly married man does not serve in the army for a year, says the Torah, so that he can stay at home “and bring joy to the wife he has married” (Deut. 24:5). You shall bring all your offerings to the central sanctuary, says Moses, so that “There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and rejoice in all you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deut. 12:7).
The festivals as described in Deuteronomy are days of joy, precisely because they are occasions of collective celebration: “you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your towns, and the strangers, the fatherless and the widows living among you” (16:11). Simchah is joy shared. It is not something we experience in solitude. Happiness is an attitude to life as a whole, while joy lives in the moment. As author J.D. Salinger once said: “Happiness is a solid; joy is a liquid.” Happiness is something you pursue. But joy is not. It discovers you. It has to do with a sense of connection to other people or to God. It comes from a different realm than happiness. It is a social emotion. It is the exhilaration we feel when we merge with others. It is the redemption of solitude. A SHALLOW BREATH Paradoxically, the Biblical book most focused on joy is precisely the one often thought of as the unhappiest of all, Kohelet, aka Ecclesiastes. Kohelet is notoriously the man who had everything, yet describes it all as hevel, a word he uses almost 40 times in the space of the book, and variously translated as “meaningless, pointless, futile, empty,” or as the King James Bible famously rendered it, “vanity.” In fact, though, Kohelet uses the word simchah 17 times, that is, more than the whole of the Mosaic books together. After every one of his meditations on the pointlessness of life, Kohelet ends with an exhortation to joy: “I know that there is nothing better for people than to rejoice and do good while they live” (3:12). “So I saw that there is nothing better for a person than to rejoice in his work, because that is his lot” (3:22). “So I commend rejoicing in life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and rejoice” (8:15). “However many years anyone may live, let him rejoice in them all” (11:8). My argument is that Kohelet can only be understood if we realize that hevel does not mean “pointless, empty or futile.” It means “a shallow breath.” Kohelet is a meditation on mortality.
However long we live, we know we will one day die. Our lives are a mere microsecond in the history of the universe. The cosmos lasts forever while we, living, breathing mortals, are a mere fleeting breath. Kohelet is obsessed by this because it threatens to rob life of any certainty. We will never live to see the long-term results of our endeavors. Moses did not lead the people into the Promised Land. His sons did not follow him to greatness. Even he, the greatest of prophets, could not foresee that he would be remembered for all time as the greatest leader the Jewish people ever had. Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime. He could not have known that he would eventually be hailed as one of the greatest painters of modern times. We do not know what our heirs will do with what we leave them. We cannot know how, or if, we will be remembered. How then are we to find meaning in life? MEANINGFULNESS OF JOY Kohelet eventually finds meaning not in happiness but in joy — because joy lives not in thoughts of tomorrow, but in the grateful acceptance and celebration of today. We are here; we are alive; we are among others who share our sense of jubilation. We are living in God’s land, enjoying His blessing, eating the produce of His Earth, watered by His rain, brought to fruition under His sun, breathing the air He breathed into us, living the life He renews in us each day. And yes, we do not know what tomorrow may bring; and yes, we are surrounded by enemies; and yes, it was never the safe or easy option to be a Jew. But when we focus on the moment, allowing ourselves to dance, sing and give thanks, when we do things for their own sake not for any other reward, when we let go of our separateness and become a voice in the holy city’s choir, then there is joy. Kierkegaard once wrote: “It takes moral courage to grieve; it takes religious courage to rejoice.” It is one of the most poignant facts about Judaism and the Jewish people that our history has been
shot through with tragedy, yet Jews never lost the capacity to rejoice, to celebrate in the heart of darkness, to sing the Lord’s song even in a strange land. There are Eastern faiths that promise peace of mind if we can train ourselves into habits of acceptance. Epicurus taught his disciples to avoid risks like marriage or a career in public life. Neither of these approaches is to be negated, yet Judaism is not a religion of acceptance nor have Jews tended to seek the risk-free life. We can survive the failures and defeats if we never lose the capacity for joy. Hence Moses’ insistence that the capacity for joy is what gives the Jewish people the strength to endure. Without it, we become vulnerable to the multiple disasters set out in the curses in our parshah. Celebrating together binds us as a people: that and the gratitude and humility that come from seeing our achievements not as self-made but as the blessings of God. The pursuit of happiness can lead, ultimately, to selfregard and indifference to the sufferings of others. It can lead to risk-averse behavior and a failure to “dare greatly.” Not so, joy. Joy connects us to others and to God. Joy is the ability to celebrate life as such, knowing that whatever tomorrow may bring, we are here today, under God’s heaven, in the universe He made, to which He has invited us as His guests. Toward the end of his life, having been deaf for 20 years, Beethoven composed one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, his Ninth Symphony. Intuitively he sensed that this work needed the sound of human voices. It became the West’s first choral symphony. The words he set to music were Schiller’s “Ode to Joy.” I think of Judaism as an ode to joy. Like Beethoven, Jews have known suffering, isolation, hardship and rejection, yet they never lacked the religious courage to rejoice. A people that can know insecurity and still feel joy is one that can never be defeated, for its spirit can never be broken nor its hope destroyed. The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks made his teachings available to all. This essay was first published in 2015. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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CONSERVATIVE Beth Israel Congregation (734) 665-9897 @BethIsraelCongregation ORTHODOX Ann Arbor Chabad House (734) 995-3276 jewmich.com Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan annarborminyan.org RECONSTRUCTIONIST Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation (734) 445-1910 aarecon.org REFORM Temple Beth Emeth (734) 665-4744 templebethemeth.org RENEWAL Pardes Hanah pardeshanah.org SECULAR HUMANISTIC Jewish Cultural Society (734) 975-9872 jewishculturalsociety.org Please email factual corrections or additional synagogues to list to: smanello@thejewishnews.com. AUGUST 26 • 2021
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ARTS&LIFE FASHION
In the Bag
Israeli-born designer Sigal Levine creates unique and stylish leather purses and gear.
Sigal Levine and some of her creations
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n old pair of boots that she didn’t want to waste helped artist and fashion designer Sigal Levine, 52, of Waterford, find her passion and launch a growing business. Levine, the owner of Badass Bags, makes one-of-a-kind purses of all shapes and sizes. Her wristlets, crossbody bags, clutches, satchels and totes are made of high-end leather or fur and embellished with tassels, rivets, fringes, buckles, clasps and even paint. Many have interchangeable guitar strap handles, a signature element of her designs. Sigal says it all started in 2016 when she was cleaning out her closet. “I like to recycle and upcycle things I have around the house. I had a pair of boots that I never wore, but the leather was beautiful,” she recalls. “I decided to see if I could make something out of them.” She took the boots apart and got two perfect leather squares. Sigal thought the material would make a great bag, so she punched holes in the leather and figured out how to put it all together on the fly. For the handles, she attached a strap from her husband’s guitar. After posting a photo of the finished bag on social media, it sold immediately. “I couldn’t believe somebody wanted to buy my old pair of boots,” she says. “That’s how the business was born.” Sigal grew up in Israel near Tel Aviv. Her family moved to Michigan when she was 10 years old. They belong to Keter Torah Synagogue in West Bloomfield. After high school, she attended the David Pressley School of Cosmetology and quickly made a name for herself as a celebrity hair and makeup artist doing makeup for weddings and videos and photo shoots with rock stars, professional athletes, Olympians, television personalities and others. While she has no formal training in manufacturing and design,
Sigal always had an interest in it. As she created more and more bags, the wife and mother of three children in their 20s had to teach herself how to sew. “I watched a lot of videos to learn how to do it — I was so determined,” she says. “I turned a hobby into a business. It just took off. I love it.” Today, her basement studio is filled with sheets of leather in a wide variety of textures and colors. She has industrial sewing equipment and “a whole toolbox” she uses to make the bags including hole punchers, presses, paint brushes and drills. Sometimes, she burns the leather to create the desired effect. Other times, she attaches peace signs, sugar skulls, flowers or fabric to her bags and hand-paints images or words. She says leather is “a beautiful canvas” for her creativity. Sigal’s fall line includes fur, flames, trim that looks like knotted wire, and bold bright colors. “I try to make the bags badass to live up to the name,” she says. “They’re all different and unique with a wide variety of styles, leathers and hardware options.” The bags typically include an easy to access cell phone pocket that makes them both stylish and functional. Sigal’s logo is a guitar pick, a nod to her guitar strap handles. She says her designs are inspired by nature or random things she sees. The bags sell for $200 and up and can be found at Sundance Shoes in Birmingham and Ruby’s Balm in West Bloomfield or on her website, badassbags.online. She will also have a booth at the DIY Art Fair in Ferndale, Sept. 24-26. “Every mistake I make turns out to be the most amazing creation,” she says. “Clearly this is what I’m supposed to do, play with leather and make beautiful things.”
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ARTS&LIFE FILM REVIEW
Matriarch Kate Mulgrew (right) and her mother, played by Barbara Barrie
Too many wrong turns with aimless plot twists. ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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he Meyersons are an average Jewish family living in New York City. They face the typical (and sometimes petty) ups and downs of everyday life, from issues as minor as picking out a bakery item from a food truck to tackling existential crises and whether God really exists. In The Magnificent Meyersons, an 88-minute drama film that’s entirely dialogue-based, we follow the family through a seemingly ordinary day in the city. They’re complicated, but relatable. They bicker, they laugh, they cry, and they fall in and out of love. However, they’re all coping with the same problem: the fact that their father Morty (Richard Kind) abandoned the family years earlier. Now, the Meyerson family is led by matriarch and oncologist Terri (Kate Mulgrew). She was left alone to raise four children: Roland (Ian Kahn), an overachiever and hypochondriac; Daphne (Jackie Burns), a new mom struggling with her marriage and the idea of more children; Daniel (Daniel Eric Gold), a young man studying to become a rabbi; and Susie (Shoshannah Stern), an ambitious real estate agent who is deaf and in a lesbian relation-
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ship with Tammy (Lauren Ridloff). On this presumably normal day, the Meyerson siblings and their mother go about their everyday affairs. In the first 30 minutes of the film, it’s easy to fall in love with the Meyersons. After all, they’re not unlike you and me and tackle each situation with a sense of humor. But their lives are suddenly upturned with breaking news: aliens might actually exist. ENTER THE ALIENS Their phones beep with a breaking news update about a signal coming from outer space that can’t be natural. Like others, the siblings panic: Is this good or bad news for humanity? What do the aliens want? Daphne, already struggling with an existential crisis, suddenly decides that time is precious, and she can quit her job. Daniel, meanwhile, ponders God’s existence with a Catholic priest wondering the same thing. It was at this point that the film, written and directed by Evan Oppenheimer, turned from charming to unpleasantly comical. The plot twist just didn’t fit, despite researchers recently discovering similar signals in outer space. The first half hour of the film felt
like watching the beginning of a great coming-of-age movie with tons of potential, while the remaining 50-some minutes was the equivalent of a bad play with an indiscernible plot that just didn’t make sense. The Magnificent Meyersons would have done extraordinarily well had it stuck to the stories of the siblings and their mother and how they navigated life’s ordinary events. It was a missed opportunity that pivoted where and when it didn’t need to pivot. Plus, a second plot twist soon surfaced that revealed the unexpected return of the Meyerson patriarch, Morty. DAD REAPPEARS Though the exact years that Morty was absent from the family structure aren’t revealed, one can estimate Morty was gone some 20-25 years. Yet, here he is, showing up as a surprise guest at a family dinner but in much worse condition than previously seen. Throughout the film, Morty is shown in flashbacks that slowly reveal why the father left: to tackle and treat his debilitating depression in Oslo, Norway, never to return until now. Naturally, some siblings are angry, particularly Roland. Others, like Daphne and Daniel,
seem to welcome Morty with a second chance. Having left the children at a young age, the youngest siblings never understood their father’s reason for leaving. But as he stands before them, hands uncontrollably shaking and much grayer and frailer than they remember, feelings melt away. When Terri asks Morty what happened to him — had he experienced a stroke? — he reveals that two years ago, he was struck by lightning. It was another twist to the story that just wasn’t believable. And that’s where the film stops: just moments after Morty’s return, big reveal and awkward reunion with his family. The ending felt cringeworthy after such a strong opening and left me wondering why the director chose this route, when there was so much potential leaving the story where it started. Without the aliens and lightning strike, The Magnificent Meyersons could have been a wonderful film but it sadly took too many wrong turns. The Magnificent Meyersons had a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles. The film can be viewed virtually through the websites of the theaters showing the film, which can be found at argotpictures.com.
ARTS&LIFE CELEBRITY NEWS
WICKED, FUNNY GIRL, AN EX BECOMES A MENSCH The PBS special Wicked in Concert premieres on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 9 p.m. There are encore showings the same evening and the following day. The title refers to the mega-hit musical that opened on Broadway in 2003. It tells the back-story of the Wicked Witch of the West. The music and lyrics were written by Stephen Schwartz, now 73. The “book” (story/dialogue) was written by Winnie Holzman, now 67. The PBS special will not be a restaging of the musical. Rather, a diverse group of singers from many genres will perform the Wicked songs. Two stars of the original Broadway production will co-host: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel (Frozen), 50.
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In other musical news, it was announced that Beanie Feldstein, 28, will star in the first Broadway revival of Funny Girl since it premiered in 1964. Funny Girl was a semi-fictional biography of comedian Fanny Brice (18911951). As everyone knows, it made Barbra Streisand, now 79, a star. When Feldstein got her first roles, I thought she was just “coasting” on the fame of her brother, Jonah Hill, 37. But she was very good in
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the hit comedy Booksmart (2019) and I’ve seen clips of her singing and she’s good (not Streisand, but who is?). Her voice was good enough to get her a co-starring role in the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, a Stephen Sondheim musical. It co-stars her lifelong friend Ben Platt, 27. Merrily has been shot, but no release date is yet set. The second, eight-episode season of the Amazon Original series Modern Love premiered Aug. 13. The series is inspired by a N.Y. Times column of the same name. The columns are short, but almost always are good. The Amazon episodes are also short, no more than 35 minutes. However, unlike the columns, most Modern Love episodes are unsatisfying. Characters are underdeveloped and plot lines are “jerky.” The first season got mixed reviews, and all but two of the
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GLOBAL VOICES SHABBAT AT TBE 7-8: 30 PM, AUG. 27 Temple Beth El’s clergy and Galeet Dardashti will participate in an informal outdoor service. Join in person or online at tbelive. org. Galeet Dardashti is the first woman in her family to continue her family tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. WILD, WILD EAST 7-8 PM, AUG. 27 Join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an outdoor, socially distanced live music performance at Sosnick Courtyard, 51 Parsons St. Composer, drummer and dhol player Sunny Jain returns with Wild Wild East, which encompasses myriad facets of his identity both as a first-generation South Asian American and as a global musician. General admission $20 per person; bring your own chair or blanket. Info: dso.org. THE SELICHOT RITUAL 7PM, AUG. 28 Monajat with Galeet Dardashti reimagines the Selichot ritual in collaboration with an acclaimed ensemble of musicians, an electronic soundscape and dynamic
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live video art, hosted by Temple Beth El. Monajat is a Persian word meaning an intimate dialogue with the Divine. Through electronics, she defies time and performs with her grandfather. This unique experience will be followed by a short Selichot service led by Temple Beth El clergy. In-person at Temple Beth El or join online at tbelive.org. Free and open to the community.
WALK FOR FRIENDSHIP 10:30 AM-3 PM, AUG. 29 At Friendship Circle’s Farber Center. This annual family walk raises crucial funds and community awareness for Friendship Circle and individuals with special needs. This year’s Walk4Friendship theme is “You Belong.” The walk will celebrate the belief that everyone deserves friendship and belonging. Info: friendshipcircle.org. HISTORY PROGRAM 7: 30 pm, Aug. 29 Beth Shalom Sisterhood invites the public to its opening event for the 2021-22 year: “Stories from the Stones: Jewish Cemeteries of Michigan,” a Zoom program from the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. To reserve a space and receive the Zoom link, contact Phyllis
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CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL 8 AM-6 PM, AUG. 30 The Beaumont Health Foundation hosts this event at the Detroit Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. The invitational provides a full day of golf, hospitality, and live and silent auctions of over-thetop celebrity experiences and signed memorabilia. Registration/sponsorships: Beaumont.org/CMCI.
MEADOW BROOK OPENS Sept. 8 Meadow Brook Theatre’s 2021-2022 season begins with a world premiere of a new musical, FANCY — A New Country Musical, running Sept. 8-Oct. 3, with book by Susan DiLallo and Dan Wackerman. Season tickets are available by calling the box office at 248-377-3300. They range from $180 to $234 per seat for the six-play season. Tickets range from $36 to $46 for individual plays. For additional information, visit mbtheatre.com.
YOGA + MUSIC 7-8 PM, AUG. 31 Practice yoga outdoors to live music performed by DSO ensembles. A Detroit Yoga Lab instructor leads a limited-capacity socially distant yoga session in the DSO’s Sosnick Courtyard, 51 Parssons St.; open to all skill levels. $20. Info: dso.org. HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT OPENS AT HMC 7-8:30 PM, SEPT. 1 “A Girl Lost, a Diary Found: Life in the Lodz Ghetto” opens at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. Through December. Info: holocaustcenter.org.
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Sweet Dreams Are Made of These Add apples to your High Holiday recipes to ring in a sweet new year.
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ood and sweet are charming words echoed from one to the next in greetings, prayers to the foods we eat. Though each word is simple, the expectations are manifold: a new job, good health, new love, becoming a better Jew, a safer world. When we recite the Musaf prayers at Rosh Hashanah, with its messages of kingliness, remembrances and the blowing of the shofar when we received the Torah, we believe them. Throughout Jewish history Annabel Cohen food is our tangible symbol for hopes and desires. Just as we require food to live, we require ethics and principals to flourish. The most elementary association of food with religion is of the symbolic dipping of challah and apple slices into honey. It translates literally into sweetness and bounty. Heads of fish are long thought to symbolize the head of the year as well as the notion that one should have a future that’s the “tops.” Pomegranates with its abundant seeds symbolize mitzvot (may you have as many as there are seeds). Michigan folk can’t get enough apples. Look here to add apples to every part of the Rosh Hashanah celebration!
CHICKEN WITH APPLES, HONEY AND MUSHROOMS Ingredients 3 pounds raw chicken breasts (halved lengthwise — horizontally — if large) Apple Mushroom Sauce: v cup olive oil 2 cups chicken broth (canned is fine) 2 Tbsp. honey ¼ cup flour 2 cups 1-inch chunked apples, peeled 1 pound fresh sliced mushrooms 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened. Add the remaining ingredients, whisk well and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by a quarter. Arrange chicken in a large foil pan or baking dish. Pour sauce over. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Serve hot or bring to room temperature, cover with foil and chill for up to a day ahead. To serve, reheat in 300°F oven for 20-30 minutes. Makes 8-10 servings.
BRISKET WITH APPLES Ingredients Roasting sauce: 2 cups tomato sauce (or one can, about 14 oz.) 2 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. fresh ground pepper Water 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. dark chili powder 1 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic ¼ tsp. ground cayenne pepper Beef: ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil 1 beef brisket (about 5 pounds) trimmed of excess fat 2 cups chopped onions 4 cups 1-inch, chunked granny smith apples, peeled or unpeeled Directions Prepare roasting sauce: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Arrange the brisket in a roasting pan or disposable aluminum pan. Pour the roasting sauce over the beef. Scatter the onions around the brisket and cover the pan tightly with foil. Cook in the preheated oven for 3½ hours. continued on page 70 AUGUST 26 • 2021
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Chill the brisket several hours to overnight. Uncover and remove most (not all) of the fat that has solidified on top. Remove the beef from the pan to a cutting board (reserve all juices). Slice the brisket against the grain into thin slices. Return the beef to the roasting pan and overlap the slices, fanning them slightly. Pour the reserved juices over the beef, add the apples and cover with foil and reheat at 250°F. for 1 or more hours (uncovered to brown the beef) until the beef is very tender. Makes 8-12 servings. APRICOT PECAN BALSAMIC BAKED APPLES Imagine an apple strudel … without the pastry. To make it a bit richer, serve with lightly sweetened fresh whipped cream (spiked with a bit of liqueur, if desired), or vanilla sauce, Ingredients Apples: 6 medium-size sweet apples, about 2 pounds (Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala and Honeycrisp are good choices) 2 Tbsp. spiced rum, optional Ground cinnamon Filling: ½ cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup chopped pecans 6 Tbsp. brown sugar ¼ cup good quality balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Core apples and peel the top third of each apple. Place the apples in a baking dish just large enough to accommodate them. Toss together the filling ingredients and divide them among the center of the cored apples. Any remaining filling can be sprinkled over the apples. Sprinkle the apples with the liqueur, if using. Cover with foil and bake uncovered 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for 20 minutes more. Cool to room temperature. To serve, spoon pan juices over each apple and sprinkle with pecans. Serve with fresh whipped cream. Makes 6 servings. CIDER MILL GRILLED CHICKEN Make lots of this chicken because the leftovers are great. Ingredients
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6 cups apple cider ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup chili sauce 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. course ground pepper ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp. granulated garlic 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco 2 tsp. dried thyme 2 chickens (about 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each (or 12 chicken breasts with bones and skin)
ing spray. Pour the butter over the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with the sugar. Sprinkle the pecans over the sugar. Cook the noodles according to the package directions to al dente and drain well. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer the mixture to the pan (do not stir). Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the top is brown. Chill completely before cutting the kugel into squares. Warm again at 250°F for 1 hour (covered in foil) and serve warm. Makes 16-20 servings.
Directions Pour the cider into saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally until the cider is reduced to 2 cups. Add the sugar, chili sauce, salt, pepper, vinegar, garlic, parsley, pepper sauce and thyme. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes more. Place the chicken pieces in a large baking dish and pour the sauce over. Cover with plastic wrap and chill several hours to overnight to marinate, turning the pieces once or twice. Alternately, you may place the chicken in a large zipper-style bag and pour the sauce over. Seal the bag and turn it to coat the chicken. Chill until ready to cook. Heat grill to medium high. Grill the chicken, turning it once or twice, until it is beginning color. Reduce the heat or place the pieces on a cooler spot of the grill and cook slowly, brushing with the marinade, until the chicken is cooked through (chicken breasts cook quickest, so remove those and keep warm in the oven until other pieces are cooked through). Makes 8-12 servings.
TZIMMES The addition of balsamic vinegar and dried cherries updates this classic holiday dish. Ingredients 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups 2-inch pieces of carrots 2 cups 2-inch chunks sweet potatoes 2 cups 2-inch chunks parsnips 2 cups 2-inch chunks peeled apples (any variety) 1 cup dried cherries ½ cup honey ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chopped chives, garnish
CARAMEL APPLE PECAN KUGEL Ingredients ¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter or margarine, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1½ cups chopped pecans 1 pound thin noodles 4 large eggs 1½ cup chopped, peeled golden delicious apple ½ cup sugar 1 tsp, salt Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch (or 12-inch) glass or ceramic baking dish with nonstick cook-
Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until golden. Let the onions cool slightly before transferring to a large bowl. Toss with remaining ingredients, except chives, and transfer the mixture to a large baking dish. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender. Adjust seasonings and serve hot. Makes 12 servings.
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daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Marsha Sobel, and Barry and Eileen Sobel; grandchildren, Aaron Fausto Sobel and Giordana Genevieve Sobel; great-grandchildren, Emma Brooke Sobel, Mason Blake Sobel and Leo Aiden Sobel; brother, Steven Morris; nieces, Alexa Danielle Morris and Arielle Rachel Morris. She is also survived by Fritha Mansueto and other loving relatives and friends. Interment was at Macphelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GLADYS A. HERMAN KLEIN BRASCH, 95, of West Bloomfield, born in Detroit on July 22, 1926, died on Aug. 17, 2021. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Wayne State University, where she received a full four-year academic scholarship at the recommendations of her teachers from Commerce High School. She received her master’s degree in social work, again from Wayne State University. Her career began when she worked for Wayne County, at the Hawthorne Center, and in numerous court systems advocating for disabled, abandoned and abused children. She later became the head of social work for the North Dearborn Heights School District, where she devoted herself to mentoring other special education teachers and counseling numerous disabled and mentally impaired children and their parents. At the end of
her celebrated career and before entering private practice, she served as superintendent of special education for the Wayne-Westland School District, a remarkable achievement for a woman of her generation. Gladys was a life member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek and she will be missed by her family, friends, colleagues and clients for her strength, vivacity, warmth and intelligence. Mrs. Brasch was the remarkable daughter of the late Samuel and Sophie Herman; the loving wife of the late Louis Klein and the late Charles Brasch. She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Diane Klein; her daughter and son-inlaw, Elizabeth “Beth” Klein Genetti and Mark Genetti; Lou’s children, Barbara and Mark Eisenberg, and Cheryle Klein Glass; Charles’ children, Edwin and Jill Brasch, Helene and Art Indianer, Robert and Karen Schwartz, and Jeffrey and Faith Brasch. Gladys was the loving and devoted sister to her brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Ophelia Herman, and the late Harold and Linde Herman. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Gladys was the grandmother of Dr. Scott Klein, Leslee (Klein) and Abe Markose, Leigh Genetti Byers and Kevin Byers, Samuel and Rachael Genetti, Brian and Riki Indianer, Stephanie Indianer and Jared Koenig, Stacey Indianer and Adam Zupke, Barrie Schwartz, Joshua Schwartz and Jessica Cole, Mitchell Schwartz, Jonathan Brasch, Seth
Brasch, Dena Engel, Brian and Rivah Jacobs, Carrie Jacobs, Rebecca and Shlomie Weiss, Avi and Riva Eisenberg, David and Cortney Glass, Jason and Mychal Glass, and Elisa Glass. Gladys was blessed with 14 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. RONALD GOLDSTONE, 94, of West Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Aug.
19, 2021. Ronald was a graduate of the Detroit College of Law and an attorney for 30 years in the procurement division of the U.S government. He enjoyed playing tennis and was known particularly for his wicked backhand slice. He also loved
cars, travel and building his coin collection. Ronald doted on his many granddogs and was a loving and devoted husband and father who will be remembered as a kind and decent man. Mr. Goldstone is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Marilyn Gladstone; daughter, Caren Goldstone (Nancy Robinson); son, Lawrence Goldstone, M.D. He was predeceased by his sister, Audrey Klaper. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements made by Dorfman Chapel.
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SIDNEY KAY, 98, of Southfield, died Aug. 13, 2021. He is survived by his son, Sheldon Kay; daughter and son-
in-law, Francine and Steven Menken; grandchildren, Dayna Menken (partner, Alec Williamson) and Zachary Menken; brother and sisterin-law, Maurice and Barbara Katzman; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Kay was the beloved husband of the late Sara Kay. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to any charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DONNA KLAR, 79, of Wixom, died Aug. 18, 2021. She is survived by her beloved companion, Andy Martin; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Rosen, and Lisa and Barry Roffman; grandchildren, Kristin (Chris)
Mays, Mearyl (fiance Max), Harrison, Leah and Gabby; great-granddaughter, Makayla; brother-in-law, Chuck Mudryk; many other loving family members and friends. She was sister of the late Sheila Mudryk. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park in Livonia. Contributions may be to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by the Dorfman Chapel. DR. DAVID I. LIPSCHUTZ passed away peacefully with family by his side in the early morning of Aug. 13, 2021, 10 days shy of his 83rd birthday. Born Aug. 23, 1938, David was beloved by his family, friends and patients. During his nearly 50 years as a renowned obstetrician/ gynecologist, David delivered continued from page 76
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thousands of babies and was adored by the mothers-tobe and women he cared for. After graduating Central High School, where he was president of his 1958 graduating class, David attended Wayne State University and then the University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1962). Dr. Lipschutz completed his internship and residency at Sinai Hospital in Detroit and then served in the United States Air Force. He returned to Detroit in 1969, beginning private practice at Sinai Hospital and eventually Providence Hospital until he retired in 2018. Dr. Lipschutz is survived by the love of his life, Sheila (Ashe), to whom he was married for almost 60 years;
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their children, Kenny and Lainie Lipschutz, and Lauren and Jay Mandel; seven loving grandchildren, Allie and Jordan (Danzansky), Michael Lipschutz and Rachel, Sarah, Dov and Erin Mandel; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Jeff Schneider. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood Action Fund, 1110 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005, weareplannedparenthoodaction.org; Michigan Medicine Office of Development, Lipschutz-Danzansky Family Paws4Patients Fund, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, giving.medicine.umich.edu, for University of Michigan Hospital and the C.S. Mott
Children’s Hospital (checks may be made to University of Michigan). Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ELEANOR SCHWARTZ, 100, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 12, 2021. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Gail and Henry Sandweiss, and Marlene Thav. She is also survived by Darren and Lena Schwartz; grandchildren, Eric and Vikki Goldman, Andrea and Marc Wolf, Stephen and Laurie Sandweiss, Michael and Jackie Sandweiss, Andrew and Terri Thav, Jeffrey and Genny Thav, and Milo and Drake Schwartz; great-grandchildren, Barri Wolf, Lindsey Wolf,
Jordyn Wolf, Josh Goldman, Zoe Goldman, Alexander Sandweiss, Zachary Sandweiss, Emma Sandweiss, Maddie Sandweiss, Lucas Thav, Ryan Roth, Ian Roth, Rachel Thav, Keira Thav and Charlie Thav; sister-in-law, Madeline Posner. Mrs. Schwartz was the beloved wife for 60 years of the late William Schwartz; the dear mother-in-law of the late Charles Thav and the late Barry Goldman; the cherished sister of the late Sam Posner, the late Dr. Leonard Posner and the late Dr. Irwin Posner; the loving sister-in-law of the late Elizabeth Posner, the late Lois Posner and the late Marry Schwartz. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals), P.O. Box 96929, Washington, D.C., 20090-6929, aspca. org; Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, alz.org/gmc; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ELAINE SERMAN, 96, of Bingham Farms, died Aug. 12, 2021. She was a dedicated member of the Jewish Women’s Foundation, life member of Hadassah, lifelong member of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, and Sinai Hospital Guild. Mrs. Serman is survived by her son, Jeffrey Serman; daughter, Bonnie Seligson; grandchildren, Joanna and Jonathan Dwoskin, Jamie and Joseph Garavaglia, Jonathan and Rachel Serman, Emily and Ben Smith, and Rachel and Gabriel Molnar; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Aria Dwoskin, Chloe and Sam Garavaglia, Ayla and Evan Serman, Jack and Charlie Smith, and Miles and Ozzie Monar; many loving and adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and a world of friends. She was the beloved wife for 54 years of the late William “Billy” Serman; the loving mother-in-law of the late Linda Serman; the dear sister of the late Harold and the late Erma Brode. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034, shaareyzedek.shulcloud.com/ payment.php; Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, COVID-19 Fund, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jewishhospice.org; Israel Defense Fund, P. O.
Box 999, Walled Lake, MI 48390; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MILTON SILVERMAN, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Michaelyn Silverman; daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Michael Weissman, and Kimberly and Greg Shapps; grandchildren, Natalie Weissman and Gabriel Shapps. He was the loving brother of the late Julius Silverman. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s AssociationGreater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, alz.org/gmc; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JUDITH TAUB, 79, of West Bloomfield, died April 16, 2021. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Julie Salvin, and Carolyn and David Semel; grandchildren, Noah and Cole Semel; brother and sister-in-law, David and Annie Hirshfield; niece and nephews, Leslie, Drew, and Beau Hirshfield. There will be a memorial service held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 W. 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Contributions may be made to JARC, 6735 Telegraph, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jarc.org; or American Lung Association Michigan, 1475 E. 12 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48701, lung. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org
The Bold Vision of Dr. Sidney Bolkosky
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n August 1981, Dr. Sidney Bolkosky, professor of history at the University of MichiganDearborn (UM-D), conducted an interview with Salvatore and Lily Katan, Detroit-area survivors of the Holocaust. This was just the beginning of a wonderful project. Over the years, Bolkosky interviewed nearly 300 Holocaust survivors. These interviews became the Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive, a collection Mike Smith at the Mardigian Library at UM-D. Alene and Graham Landau As its website states: “This archive Archivist Chair represents a guarantee of honest presentation — unembroidered, without dramatization, a scholarly yet austerely moving collection of information and insight,” and that “the Voice/Vision Archive is made to be used.” In this respect, most of the interviews are now online. Dr. Sidney Bolkosky (1944-2013) was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Jewish immigrants. He earned a B.A. from the University of Rochester, an M.A. from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. from SUNY-Binghamton. In 1972, Bolkosky returned to Michigan for a position at UM-D, where he made a distinguished career over the next 40 years, including receiving numerous awards for teaching as well as establishing the Voice/Vision Archive. Among his many publications was a first-rate history of Detroit’s Jewish community in 1991, Harmony and Dissonance: Voices of Jewish Identity in Detroit, 1914-1967. Bolkosky did not believe he had any relatives in the Holocaust. Despite no direct connection to the Shoah, however, Bolkosky developed a keen interest in the subject. He constructed a course on the Holocaust with two teachers from Oakland County in 1978 and began his interviews with survivors in 1981. At that time, Bolkosky was on the cusp of a surge of popular and scholarly interest in the Holocaust, and he was a pioneer in collecting oral histories of survivors. Bolkosky retired from UM-D in 2012. Dr. Jamie Wraight, Bolkosky’s successor and current director of Voice/Vision Archive, described Bolkosky’s legacy: “It was Sid’s ability
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to let the survivors tell their stories at a pivotal point in their lives, as well as a pivotal point in the history of Holocaust memory, that makes the interviews in the archive so important and unique. The survivors were ready to talk, and Sid was there to listen. As I look back now at the interviews that Sid Bolkosky conducted over the span of nearly 40 years, I’m always kind of blown away by how important his effort to collect these stories was.” Bolkosky left the Voice/Vision Archive in good hands. Dr. Wraight was first hired as a part-time curator for the collection in 2000 and, subsequently, worked with Bolkosky for many years. Upon Bolkosky’s retirement, Wraight became director of the Voice/Vision Archive. In addition, he also teaches about the Holocaust at UM-D, as well as courses on modern and ancient history, and has lectured on the subject around the nation. Sidenote: We are grateful that Wraight, with the support of Dr. Martin Hershock, dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters, partnered with the Detroit Jewish News Foundation in January 2020 to display the Foundation’s exhibit, “The Holocaust Unfolds,” at the Mardigian Library. Dr. Bolkosky’s first interview 40 years ago led to a significant legacy at UM-D. The Voice/Vision Archive is one of the most important collections of survivor oral histories in the world.
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