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JEWS IN THE D 11 The Light Within Society of Humanistic Judaism celebrates 50 years.

14 Ensuring a Lasting Legacy Commander of Jewish War Veterans comes to Metro Detroit to talk about the future.

16 Unlocking Technology Advice for “digital executors” trying to gain access after a loved one dies.

18 Prom Time Wish Upon a Teen offers a classic experience to those with life-threatening illnesses.

23 Shutterbugs Teens document other teens’ Jewish involvement with their cameras.

25 Faces & Places 28 Moments

SPIRIT 29 Torah portion

ARTS&LIFE 30 Interlochen Legacy Memories abound for the camp Up North that focuses on the arts.

32 The Russian Play Shaw Festival playwright Hannah Moscovitch uses a mix of humor and tragedy.

NOSH 36 Schmoozing with Matt Daniels of Nu Deli 37 Danny Raskin Honored by Local Restaurants 38 Toasted Oak Grill & Market

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The Exchange Soul Raskin Looking Back

SHABBAT LIGHTS Shabbat starts: Friday, July 5, 8:55 p.m. Shabbat ends: Saturday, July 6, 10:05 p.m.

19 Talking Climate Change with Paul Gross

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JEWISH SENIOR LIFE INDEPENDENCE DAY Our Jewish community has long been aware that it is one of the oldest in the country and has understood that when the Baby Boomers enter their older adulthood, communal needs will intensify. What the community may not have understood is that another trend has been developing as the Boomers have been approaching their seventies: People want to age in place.

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ecent events are leading me to believe there are no coincidences. I’m experiencing more moments where things I’m thinking about intersect with things going on around me. You’ve had that feeling, right? You think about a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while and, almost instantaneously, you receive Alan Muskovitz an incoming call from him. Or perhaps something more dramatic like what I witnessed at a funeral of a friend some years back. I, along with many others in attendance who talk about it to this day, remember the precise moment the rabbi mentioned our beloved friend’s love for trains — a train, with the rabbi having no forewarning of its approach, appeared out of the distance and rambled by the cemetery. Eerie? Actually, I found it comforting. This past June 5, just one day prior to the June 6 75th anniversary of D-Day, I was having breakfast with my 92-year-old WWII Jewish War Veteran (JWV) buddy Art Fishman. We were joined by Debi Hollis, the president of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial, who was updating us on the tribute she is working tirelessly to bring to the grounds of Memorial Park on Woodward in Royal Oak. It will pay homage to the unique contributions the state of Michigan made during WWII, both on the war and home fronts. As we finished our coffee and discussion, I looked down and noticed a penny on the floor just beside our booth. I’m a penny-picker-upper from way back. Are you familiar with the old tradition of making a wish on a found penny? I do it often and have a collection of “wishesâ€? in a cup at home. Upon closer inspection, the date on this penny was ‌ 1944. Yes, with a WWII veteran as my witness, I had just found a 75-year-old penny on the eve of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I’d like to think this was more than a coincidence — it was a “c-o-i-nâ€?cidence.

JSL has already experienced this trend – older adults are coming to live in our communities laterthan they did in decades past and with more needs. What we now understand, is that the true impact of the Baby Boom may not really be felt until the Boomers hit their eighties - which will happen in just seven to ten years. Therefore, JSL has a critical window of opportunity to anticipate and address the needs and desires of our older adults. So, while it may be the preference of Boomers to age in their current homes, many will not be able to afford to do so. Given the high cost of home care ($1,000 $15,000/month, depending on how many hours a day are needed) and the astonishingly low savings rates of Baby Boomers, %RRPHUV PD\ Ć“QG WKH\Ĺ?UH OLYLQJ solely on social security just a few years intoretirement and cannot afford to live at home. With longevity increasing, this means we’ll have thousands in our community QHHGLQJ Ć“QDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH DV WKH\ DJH whether at home or with us.

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On Friday evening the day after the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Art Fishman left me a voicemail: “Al, give me a call. I have a story you’re not going to believe.â€? It turns out while washing his car Art looked down and saw ‌ a penny. A 1945 penny. 1945, the year WWII ended in Europe. Another “c-o-i-nâ€?-cidence? On Sunday, June 9, three days after the 75th anniversary of D-Day, I attended a Shavuot Yizkor service at Temple Israel. Honored guests that morning were members of the Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan, who were invited to participate in the morning prayers. Just days after Memorial and D-Day commemorations, Rabbi Marla Hornsten spoke passionately to the congregation about our beloved JWV and their contributions to our nation. It was the perfect setting to share with her my and Art’s recent historical “pennyâ€? currency encounters. After I gave the rabbi my “2-cents worth,â€? she said: “Wait here.â€? She left for a moment and retuned with the Temple Israel prayer book, Shema Yisrael, in hand; opening it to a page with a published work of hers about ‌ a penny. She was inspired to write the passage after witnessing a ritual a family performed about 15 years ago while presiding over an unveiling.

“When we reached the end of the service,â€? Hornsten said, “they told me that instead of leaving a stone at the grave, their family tradition was to leave a penny. The idea was that we constantly find pennies around us and every time we find one it’s a message or a sign of our loved ones. And so, they leave a penny as a marker that they were there.â€? I put a penny on your grave instead of a stone, Because whenever I see a lost penny on the street, I think of you. I remember how you used to put a penny in that little dish next to the cash register that’s says, “Give a penny, take a penny.â€? How you used to throw your loose change into the case of the street musician even when he was out of tune, And how you dug deep into your pockets for more than just pennies to help the person on the street. “Find a penny, pick it up ‌â€? I look for lost pennies because everywhere I look, I see you. — Rabbi Marla Hornsten

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So is everything I just shared mere “c-o-i-n�-cidences? Perhaps. Though I’d prefer to think of it as “change� you can believe in. ■Alan Muskovitz is a writer, voice-over/acting talent, speaker, and emcee. Visit his website at laughwithbigal.com,“Like� Al on Facebook and reach him at amuskovitz@renmedia.us.

JSL is proud to provide inclusive residential communities, programs and services. We welcome all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status and marital status.

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Man to Man A “defenses down” solution to sexual assault.

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t was second semester of my sophomore year when I found myself in a drawing class with Britney, a freshman with a deep passion for art (all names are pseudonyms). Britney and I found ourselves talking a lot about Britney’s boyfriend Ashton. Britney beamed about Ashton, gloating that they did everything together. They were the ideal couTom Sherman ple. Yet, a relationship that once seemed like a dream swiftly turned into a nightmare. One class, Britney told me how Ashton would secretly see other women to get back at her. A few days later, Britney told me how Ashton would threaten her. Finally, Britney told me how Ashton touched her without her permission. What was I supposed to do now? There was no doubt in my mind that what Britney described to me was sexual assault. I had endured years of education in school about sexual assault but nevertheless I did not know what action to take. Was Britney telling me about her assault as a sign she wanted me to intervene, or did she just need someone to talk to about it? If I wanted to intervene, what would I even do? My past education seemed to offer no

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answers. In school and religious school, we had discussions on the evolution of women’s rights, sexual assault and the continuing struggle for gender equality. However, during these conversations, I and many of the other men in the room felt cut off. We did not contribute to the conversation for the fear of coming off misogynistic or “mansplaining” the issue. We were tongue-tied. Everyone in the room was in favor of gender equality, but only half of us felt comfortable talking about it. With the rise of the #metoo movement, the issue of male isolation has only gotten worse. The #metoo movement has brought the issue of domestic abuse to the forefront of our societal conversation, bringing transgressors from Harvey Weinstein to Bill Cosby to justice. However, the movement has swelled the mentality that all men are threatening; all men could be perpetrators of sexual assault. Many men who are sympathetic to women facing sexual abuse now feel attacked by the very people they still try to support. What should we do now? In response to large problems, Judaism offers answers. The Jewish value of B’tzelem Elohim requires us to find dignity in every human being, as all humans were made in the image of God. This demands women’s equality throughout all walks of life and pro-

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claims an attack on women is an attack on God and all humanity. Additionally, the Jewish value of Al Tifrosh Min Hatzibur commands us to find unity. To best address sexual assault, men and women need to work together, not be put against each other. Finally, all of these values fit under the larger umbrella of tzedakah, justice, and tikkun olam, repairing the world, both of which demand indomitable action against sexual assault. With these Jewish values in mind, I began to think about how I could help end sexual violence. From personal experience, I know men feel uncomfortable talking directly to women about sexual assault. I figured something needed to be done to bridge the gap of understanding between women and sympathetic men. However, when thinking about what I could do, I quickly realized I couldn’t do anything alone. My temple youth director Scott Lowen introduced me to 100 Mensches, an organization that helps bring men into the conversation about sexual assault. Their philosophy is that we can only stop sexual assault if we all work together. 100 Mensches also works closely with the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse and frequently helps offer community education programs and participates in the communitywide purple ribbon campaign against sexual assault. 100 Mensches brings the possibility of a man-to-man conversation about domestic abuse to life. With a strong ally in the Jewish community, I found the only sensible solution is to work together. Taboo in

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high school halls and receiving little to no attention in health classes, domestic abuse and its consequences need to be taught to the young men of today. As men prefer to talk to men and young people prefer to talk to young people, I propose the creation of a young people’s division of 100 Mensches called Koof Shalichim or “100 Messengers” to educate young men on the topic of domestic abuse and sexual harassment. Holding meetings and seminars at schools and synagogues, Koof Shalichim would provide much needed education on the problems surrounding domestic abuse and how our generation can best prevent sexual assault. In addition to partnering with 100 Mensches, Koof Shalichim would also partner with BBYO and temple youth groups to have speakers and hold programs to increase the community’s understanding of the issue of sexual assault. Only together can we stop domestic abuse. As the leaders of tomorrow, it is indisputable my peers and I are the future for a better world. We have a strong passion for tikkun olam and will work tirelessly until our world is a better place. We are the dawn of an age free of sexual assault, if only you give us the chance. ■ Editor’s Note: 100 Mensches is focused on fighting domestic abuse. Each year it raises awareness of domestic abuse by engaging high school juniors and seniors with an essay contest. Sherman is this year’s winner. Tom Sherman is a rising senior at Bloomfield Hills High School.

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The Ties that Bind Us

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ast month, I found myself sitting in an auditorium in Detroit together with hundreds of people. I most likely was the only Jew in the audience. All around me were African American men, women and schoolchildren. Extra chairs were brought in, but there still wasn’t enough room. I was lucky and found some extra space sitting on a set of stairs, squeezed in next to a middle-aged woman. There were so Rabbi Sam Englender many attendees that an overflow room was arranged so that everyone would be able to listen to the presentation. Surprisingly, the topic of the panel that attracted such a crowd was the black-Jewish relationship. It was over two hours of discussion and explication, debating the commonalities and parallel historical experiences of the black and Jewish communities respectively, and the ways that our future as Americans is tied together. Due to the scintillating intelligence and rhetorical power of some of the panelists, it was also one of the most entertaining lectures I’ve ever attended. But the lecture itself is not what stuck in my head as I left. What truly caught me was the number of people, almost all black, who had shown up to think through the issue of black-Jewish relations, a topic I hadn’t even

known was being widely considered in the African American community here in Detroit. Last March, I moved back home to Metro Detroit, accompanied by my wife, Jenna, and my 19-month-old daughter Maya. I had spent the last decade or so away from Michigan, first in Israel and then in New York City. In Israel, I fell in love with Israeli warmth and brusqueness, worked in hi-tech and started to explore the world of Jewish text and ritual. In our tradition, I discovered a beautiful welter of values that helped me to become a more mature and morally aware form of myself. I channeled my innate curiosity and decided I would do my best to be lomed m’kol adam, to learn from each individual. I eventually decided to attend rabbinical school in New York City. While I was there, I was struck by the incredible diversity of the city. When at their best, New Yorkers all share a sense of trust, an understanding that while their cuisine, languages and religions might be different, everyone is there for the same reason, to make a better life for themselves and their families. So, when after rabbinical school, a job came open at the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC in Detroit to help the Jewish community build ties with their neighbors, I jumped at the chance. Here was an opportunity to

strengthen my home community, the place where I was born and raised. Now, in my role as JCRC/AJC community outreach manager, I am honored to have a job where I constantly get to ask, “What kind of Metro Detroit do we want to live in?” Do we simply want to live in a place where we happen to live together, where we don’t know and possibly even fear our neighbors? Or do we want to live in a community defined by real relationship and trust? More and more people are realizing that the answer must be the latter. Nationally, our very own U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence has co-founded a new bipartisan Black-Jewish Caucus in Congress. The JCRC/AJC has spearheaded this work locally in partnership with the Council of Baptist Pastors through the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity. I think back to the recent black-Jewish panel I attended in Detroit, and I am buoyed by a sense of hope. It seems we are all thirsting to live in a more united city and region, a place defined by the common ties that bind us and not the differences that set us apart. I hope that you will join us in this important and energizing work. ■ Rabbi Sam Englender is the community outreach manager for the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC. If you are interested in learning more about the coalition or how to get involved, contact him at englender@jfmd.org.

Yiddish Limerick Fourth of July Ich gay nisht in shul, I’ll soon tell you why. It’s a yontef far alle, it’s the Fourth of July. Dos franks un dos alles, they all taste so good. Ich hob azay lib all the barbecue food. Un fargess nisht to eat a shtikale pie.

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Readers had plenty to say about the online story “Sign Unveiled for Trump Heights Community in the Golan Heights,” published June 17. Fred Jacobs: Surprised they rejected Pottersville. Nancy Federman Kaplan: With you-know-who, shameless flattery will get you … everywhere. Or so these pathetic sycophants believe. Steven Silber: How much money did Trump funnel over to Trumpenyahu? Marcie Bensman: Giving anonymously occupies a high position according to Maimonides. The Talmud tells us that giving charity in order to boast about it is actually a sin, but I’m not surprised here with those who are involved. Jeff Silver: A gaudy sign on a patch of AstroTurf in an empty field with nothing built. Dedicated by a would-be dictator [who might soon be] under indictment and his convicted felon wife. How … fitting. Craig Rubin: Wow, such hatred in these comments. I think it’s nice to see Israel continue to honor and celebrate President Trump, especially in lieu of the permanent damage done to Israel by President Obama at the United Nations. President Trump continues to improve the relationship between our countries. Let’s be happy about that. The JN welcomes comments online at thejewishnews.com or on its Facebook page. Letters can be sent to letters@renmedia.us.

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We read with interest about the Law Enforcement/Federation Security training that took place recently in Israel, as reported by Wayne State University Police Chief Anthony Holt (“Bring Security Strategies From Israel to Wayne State,� June 20, page 8). Allow us to take this opportunity to share with the community the outstanding job that Chief Holt and his team do securing the campus and the Midtown Detroit area. As our Hillel is a visible Jewish presence in the heart of Wayne State’s campus, Chief Holt makes sure that our students are well protected and feel safe at all times. This includes plainclothes patrols on a regular basis and a uniform presence at times of heightened tensions. We are grateful to Chief Holt and his police force who continue to keep our students’ safety a priority. Sally Krugel & Miriam Starkman Hillel of Metro Detroit

Friends Forever There is something special when it comes to making and keeping friendships from elementary, intermediate and high school. Friendships that last a lifetime, no matter how long the time in between seeing each other or the distance that separated us. Exactly what that magic is, I haven’t the slightest clue. In the end, you know it when you feel it. Former Michigan Sen. Carl Levin was one of my many friends while attending Central High School in Detroit. I had lived in the same duplex in Detroit from the time I was born until I left for the Army in 1954. We attended the shul on Humphrey and Holmur. Many of my friends were members of AZA, Louis Marshall 604, which was part of the parent organization, B’nai B’rith. It was a Jewish organization for Jewish teenagers. At the time, there were Jewish ice cream parlors like Zukins on Dexter Boulevard. And the many Jewish delicatessens in the neighborhoods, like the Lefkofskys Deli where I would get my corned beef sandwich with a pickle once a week after I collected all my Detroit Times paper route money. In 1956, circumstances caused me to leave Detroit and join my sister in

Los Angeles, Calif. Because of my close relationship with one of our friends, Joey Weiss, who passed away a few years ago, I was able to stay informed with what the others were doing with their lives. Over the years, I returned to Detroit a handful of times to visit friends. Then, in the 1980s, the duplex I lived in, along with other homes in the neighborhood, became “crack� houses. During the 2000s, my home and others were demolished because of the drug trafficking in the area. When I visited last, my neighborhood was desolate and looked like a war zone. That sets the stage for my five-day trip to Detroit a few weeks ago. I visited with the Levins and others for probably the last time. At age 85, it becomes much more difficult to travel. The Levins took us to their Reconstructionist Congregation in the Downtown area where we thoroughly enjoyed their services and the challah and bagels afterward. Carl and his wife, Barbara, took us on a grand tour of a revitalized Downtown Detroit. It was incredible to see how this wonderful city is coming back to life. What was breathtaking was the newly created International Riverwalk along the Detroit River. One end starts at Belle Isle, where my father (Moishe Wasserman), a cake baker for many years in many of Detroit’s Jewish bakeries, took my younger sister, Jeannie, and me while he took his daily nap. Benny Wasserman Los Angeles, Calif.

Bowled Over By Story Thank you so much for your recent article recognizing Aaron Radner for his bowling accomplishment. “Perfect Times Two,� (May 16, page 24). Our family especially appreciates the time and effort Steve Stein put in to recognize this unique performance. Aaron has received so much positive feedback as a result of the story. Perhaps a 900 series is in his or another bowler’s future! I also appreciate the new format for the sports section. There is a litany of individuals dedicating themselves to achieve “lifetime goals� and it is a great service you provide to publicize these milestones. I look forward to reading about new accomplishments every week. David Radner Bloomfield Hills

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Light Within Society of Humanistic Judaism celebrates 50 years.

Rabbi Sherwin Wine

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THE MOVEMENT’S BEGINNINGS Humanistic Judaism began in the Detroit area when eight suburban couples who were members of Temple Beth El began meeting to discuss a new and different sort of Jewish affiliation. They sought out Rabbi Sherwin Wine, who was leading a Reform temple in Windsor and had previously served as assistant rabbi at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township. Together they developed a framework that retained a commitment to Jewish history, culture, holiday celebrations and other traditions but revised or eliminated elements focused on God as the source of morality and power in human life. Wine preferred to describe himself as an “ignostic”— someone who doesn’t know what God means and, therefore, can’t validate God’s existence. Time Magazine’s 1965 article “The Atheist Rabbi” brought this new stream of Judaism publicity, generating controversy and antagonism from some in the Jewish community here and elsewhere. But its adherents then and now prefer to emphasize what Humanistic Judaism believes — not what it rejects. Their concept of Humanistic Judaism focuses on human beings as responsible for their own lives and for improving society, and on Judaism as the historic culture of the Jewish people. Within a year, Wine and a small group of supporters developed a liturgy that removed references to God. They formed the Birmingham Temple, the first Humanistic Jewish congregation, which has no ark. A Torah, which members consider an important part of Jewish tradition written by human beings, is kept in the temple library. “We are secular humanists who believe

that the world operates separate from supernatural authority. We believe that man is responsible for the world and each other and we celebrate the human spirit,” explains Rabbi Jeffrey Falick Rabbi Jeffrey of the Birmingham Temple. Falick “You don’t have to be an atheist, but we focus on human impact. Why lead with what we don’t believe?” says Paul Golin, executive director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism based on the Farmington Hills campus. Humanistic Jewish congregations offer bar and bat mitzvahs without Torah readings or the traditional Shabbat service. Instead, the young people develop an individualized service, often with a humanistic aspect, such as “twinning” the bar mitzvah with a child who died in the Holocaust, a social service project or research about a social activist. THE SOCIETY FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM An umbrella organization, the Society for Humanistic Judaism, was founded in 1969 (the reason for the recent 50th anniversary celebration) to connect the first congregations and others that soon followed. While some congregations are self-led, others have rabbis who were originally ordained by mainstream Jewish seminaries and later chose Humanistic Judaism. Humanistic Jews are not the only group seeking to retain Jewish identity and some traditions but without the framework of belief in God and the Torah. Locally, the Labor Zionist Alliance, Sholem Aleichem and Jewish Parents Institute meet to commemorate Jewish holidays and provide Jewish education with a secular focus. In 1990, a Humanistic rabbinic studies program was established. Candidates were required to have a master’s degree in Jewish studies and then complete a four-year program. A shorter course of study was offered to train officiants for life cycle and other ceremonies. Rabbi Tamara Kolton, who attended the Birmingham Temple as a child, was the first Humanistic rabbi ordained. Since then, 15 individuals have been ordained and six people are enrolled in the Humanistic rabbinic program, currently including individuals from Reform, Conservative, Humanistic and Orthodox backgrounds, according to Rabbi Adam Chalom, dean of the International Institute for Humanistic Judaism for North America, based in Farmington Hills and Jerusalem. continued on page 12

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“Where is my light? My light is in me. Where is my hope? My hope is in me. Where is my strength? My strength is in me — and in you.”

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Humanistic Judaism Timeline

— RABBI SHERWIN WINE

• 1963: A small group of Temple Beth El members began to meet and then hold services with Rabbi Sherwin Wine. They developed an alternative approach to Judaism without a belief in God and began using a new non-theistic liturgy developed by Wine in 1964. • 1969: The Society of Humanistic Judaism was incorporated in Michigan to provide an umbrella for interested groups of humanistic Jews in multiple locations. • 1970: Representatives of three Humanistic congregations located in Michigan, Illinois and Connecticut met for the first time. • 1990: Educational programs were established for Humanistic rabbis and officiants. • 1993: The first Humanistic rabbi completed studies and was ordained.

Humanistic Along with the appeal of Jewish rabbis and Humanistic Judaism concepts officiants were to some Jews, founder Wine’s among the first to brilliance and charisma were marry interfaith major factors in its growth. “He couples, which trained us,” Jerris says. After Rabbi Adam was a divisive Wine’s death in a car crash Chalom issue even for in 2007, there was great consome Reform concern about who would replace gregations at the time. Rabbi him. Chalom, one of the first Miriam Jerris, Ph.D., the first ordained Humanistic rabbis, executive director of the Society responded, “None of us and all for Humanistic Judaism, began of us.” officiating at weddings at the Wine’s teachings and publicaBirmingham Temple in 1985. tions continue to be a foundaThe willingness of Humanistic tion for Humanistic Judaism and Jewish clergy to marry interthe book A Life of Courage — faith couples, especially in the Sherwin Wine and Humanistic early years, “was a big draw. You Judaism, was given to conference don’t have to give up your idenattendees. tity,” she explained. Many of the interfaith couples married at the THE FUTURE OF THE MOVEMENT Birmingham Temple joined the Similar to other streams of congregation and raised their Judaism, Humanistic Judaism children there. has been challenged in recent Rabbi David Nelson, rabbi years to attract and retain particemeritus at the Conservative ipants and members. According Congregation Beth Shalom in to Golin, about 2,500 families Oak Park, remembers sharing were part of the Humanistic wedding services with Wine. Judaism movement in 2000, When a couple wanted a tradibut that number is now about tional Jewish wedding, but one 1,900. However, new groups of person had a connection with Humanistic Jews continue to Humanistic Judaism, Nelson meet and organize in several would conduct the traditional states. ceremony and recite the Jewish Most branches of Judaism as blessings. Then Wine would well as other religions in the speak to the couple about their U.S. are facing similar affiliation marriage without references to challenges due in part to changTOP: Rabbi Miriam Jerris holds a portrait of Rabbi Sherwin ing ideas about religion and God’s role. Wine. ABOVE: At the conference, the Jews for a Secular “He was brilliant and a woncongregational affiliations, espeDemocracy Constitutional Defender Award was presented to derful teacher although I don’t cially among younger people, Rachel Laser, the first Jewish president and CEO of Americans say he was right in some of his according to the Pew Research United for Separation of Church and State. Shown: Sheila Sabor, ideas. We had a wonderful diachair of Jews for a Secular Democracy; Rachel Laser, awardee; Center. A panel of millennial logue during all of the years I Paul Golin, executive director, Society for Humanistic Judaism. Humanistic Jewish leaders at was here,” Nelson says. the conference reaffirmed the Rabbi Daniel Syme, rabbi emervalue and appeal of Humanistic itus at Temple Beth El, remembers early supporters of inclusivity — Judaism for recognizing “human first hearing and being startled by welcoming members with diverse power and potential” and that there Wine’s philosophy while attending gender and sexual identities. There are “multiple ways of being Jewish.” a Reform Judaism conclave as a is a strong focus on social justice They expressed a need for religious teenager. “It appeared that he had a or social action. The Birmingham literacy — familiarity with Jewish staunch group of followers who had Temple has established itself as a traditions and symbols — and supfound a certain spiritual home,” he sanctuary for immigrants and helps a ported Humanistic Judaism’s affirsays. family of Syrian refugees living in the mation of all families and couples, Humanistic congregations were Detroit area. whether intermarried or gay, and its

OVERVIEW OF HUMANISTIC JUDAISM TODAY • 25 congregations in the U.S. and Canada, with six in formation • 15 rabbis ordained • Approximately 1,900 member families

CORE BELIEFS OF HUMANISTIC JUDAISM • Human beings possess the power and responsibility to shape their own lives independent of supernatural authority. • A Jew is a person who identifies with the history, culture and future of the Jewish people. • Jewish history is a human saga, a testament to the significance of human power and responsibility. • Jewish identity is best preserved in a free, pluralistic environment. • The freedom and dignity of the Jewish people must go hand in hand with the freedom and dignity of every human being. — Selections from the Society for Humanistic Judaism website.

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First Israeli Humanistic Rabbi Credits Rabbi Roots in Detroit Rabbi Sivan Maas, the first Israeli rabbi ordained by the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (IISHJ), is dean of TmuraIISHJ in Jerusalem. She participated in a town hall about “The Passion of the Humanistic Jews” at the recent anniversary conference, telling the audience, “You are all part of a revolution. Jews were always having revolutions, so you are all traditional Jews. Jewish plus secular plus humanistic — that’s my power. What’s yours?” Maas became inspired by Humanistic Judaism while working in Detroit as the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit liaison to the Jewish Agency from 1990-94. “I was so amazed at the pluralism in this community but also the way that different aspects of the Jewish community worked together,” she says. She later began Humanistic rabbinic studies in Israel and was ordained in

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commitment to social issues. According to a national Pew Center survey in 2013, six of 10 American Jews said that being Jewish was mainly a matter of culture or ancestry, compared to 15 percent who said it was mainly religion. Also, Jews are less likely to believe in God than other Americans. Two-thirds of the Jews surveyed said a person can be Jewish without believing in God. Some aspects of Humanistic Judaism, once controversial, are more acceptable, even mainstream today. Humanistic Judaism continues to explore new forms of Jewish education and observance. “Humanistic Judaism is bigger than a congregational denomination. The congregational model is not working for the next generation as much,” Falick says. Rabbi Greg Epstein, Humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, who gave the keynote address at

the recent conference, expressed confidence about Humanistic Judaism’s future. However, he stressed the need for education of teachers and mentors who can articulate what it means to be Jewish culturally and by heritage. “We need to adopt a more flexible view — probably less congregational — more like a movement or cause. There is very little sense that the congregational model is answering people with ways to connect with one another,” he says. At the conference, it was announced that a grant will be used for market research to explore better ways to explain and build awareness of Humanistic Judaism. Also at the conference, Golin said, “Denominations that are growing have a clear mission. The mission of Humanistic Judaism is to improve people’s lives and make the world a better place. We need to open this up to everyone who might benefit from it with no barriers to participation.” ■

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he Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the frontlines on the War on Terror. No matter the era or theater of war, Jews in our armed forces have faced being in harm’s way throughout our nation’s history, playing a pivotal role in defending our freedoms despite the erroneously held Alan Muskovitz belief after the Civil Contributing Writer War that Jews did not participate in the defense of our country. To right that wrong, the Hebrew Union Veterans Organization, the forerunner of today’s Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the U.S.A., was founded in 1896 to dispute that mistruth and set the record straight. The JWV remains our nation’s oldest veterans service organization (VSO) that for 123 years has been dedicated to the well-being of all veterans. But like all current VSOs, the JWV is working to stem the tide of shrinking memberships. There’s more on the line than meets the eye. The subject of the JWV’s future was front and center the weekend of June 1-2 when the Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan hosted Dr. Barry J. Schneider, 74, Maj., USAF (Ret), JWV national commander. Schneider, who resides in Fort Worth, Texas, came to Detroit to discuss the state of the JWV and meet with members at Temple Shir

Shalom in West Bloomfield. The visit, one of several on his cross-country tour, earned praise from Schneider who told JWV post members: “This has been absolutely without question the best department visit I have been on. You’re doing a stellar job, a great job for the JWV in the community and I expect great things out of you in the future.” But with most members comprised of WWII veterans, the JWV is facing a future challenged by an urgent need to replenish and rejuvenate its ranks. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans faces a similar fate. THE WORK OF THE JWV To the uninformed, the JWV might be mischaracterized as an organization where aging vets convene to share war stories. That couldn’t be further from the truth. What’s at stake is more than the loss of its rank and file. The JWV’s absence would create a void not only in the Jewish community, but also in communities throughout the country. Nationally, the JWV is actively involved in key legislative priorities. “We fight for the rights of Jews everywhere, but we take care of all veterans no matter their denomination,” Schneider says. JWV is at the forefront on the discussion of veteran suicide prevention, homelessness, GI Bill accountability and POW/MIA initiatives. And not to be overlooked is the JWV’s commitment to the well-being of Israel. In Detroit, the JWV makes its

own impact. Every Christmas Day for the last 60-plus years, the JWV Department of Michigan travels by charter bus for a one-day trip to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, providing gifts and companionship for patients who are often alone on the holiday. The combined posts of Michigan’s JWV have also contributed to the ongoing development of Fisher House Detroit, a facility planned to be within walking distance of the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, which will provide, at no charge, a comfortable and secure “home away from home” for family members of loved ones being treated. According to JWV Department of Michigan Commander Dr. Ed Hirsch: “We will implement numerous other community-related projects including working with the National Council of Jewish Women and assuming an even closer relationship with the Holocaust Memorial Center and its efforts to create programming aimed at schoolage children.” EYE TO THE FUTURE But who will carry the mantle for aging JWV members when they are no longer able to contribute? The JWV needs younger reinforcements. “We are doing things to try and engage younger members,” Schneider says. “Our JWV Iraq/Afghanistan committee is growing and becoming more active.” He estimates that 50,000 Jews have served since 9-11, with

approximately 10,000 currently on active duty. The JWV is also involved in the annual Jewish Warrior Weekend in Washington, D.C., a gathering of cadets from military academies and major ROTC units. Participants are given complimentary memberships and assigned to the post nearest their home. Memberships are free to those who are on active duty and for the first year after leaving the service. Schneider encouraged the civilian Jewish community to play a role in helping to bolster the ranks of the JWV, imploring his audience at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield that “if you know someone who is currently serving or planning to enlist, by all means make them aware of the JWV.” Equally problematic to their dwindling membership is that despite the organization’s 123-year history — 79 years in Michigan — the JWV continues to fly under the radar. “How many seasoned veterans don’t join because they don’t know we exist?” Schneider asks. “We are probably one of the best-kept secrets in the Jewish community.” To that point, Schneider said, “It is imperative we reach out to every Federation, JCC, Hebrew day school and synagogue throughout the country. Every Jewish chaplain needs to be contacted and become a recruiting agent.” He recommends the JWV establish a national marketing committee to meet its outreach challenges. While the JWV, like all veteran service organizations, requires that most its membership be past or present members of the U.S. Armed Forces, it also encourages enlisting non-military patrons, recognizing them as valuable assets to local posts. I just became a patron and look forward to contributing in any way I can to complement the mission of the JWV. The JWV is an organization of action and the members understand the gravity of their situation. “Do we have the courage and insight to change,” Schneider asks, “or do we become a historical footnote?” A message of survival, fitting just days after the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. ■

WA R M E S T C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S ! The American Technion Society (ATS) congratulates Larry Jackier, Scott Leemaster, and Linda Kovan for being honored in June at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology for their commitment to the university and to Israel. We extend our most sincere gratitude for their important work.

Former BOG Chairman Larry Jackier (left) with former Technion President Major General (Res.) Amos Horev.

Mr. Jackier was celebrated at the university’s annual Board of Governor’s (BOG) meeting in Haifa with a festive party for completing his 12th and final year as Chairman of the BOG. Through the years, Mr. Jackier, an attorney with the Law Offices of Jackier Gould, has served as ATS National President, co-created a leadership development program, and supported Technion projects at the highest level. Mr. Leemaster, who is vice president and principal of Madison Electric Company, stepped into the position as Chairman of the BOG. He has served twice as president of the Detroit ATS chapter, and has held the post of ATS National President. He and his wife, Susie, have supported numerous Technion projects and have chaired ATS missions to Israel.

(From left) Susie Leemaster and BOG Chairman Scott Leemaster, at a pre-BOG reception at the home of Technion alumnus Rafi Mehoudar.

Ms. Kovan was awarded a Technion Honorary Fellowship for her inspiring leadership and vision. She chaired ATS’s first-ever women’s mission to Israel and served as the first female president of the Detroit Chapter. During her tenure, she revitalized the ATS local community. President of The Kovan Group and founder of Peace of Mind Solutions, Ms. Kovan advises the ATS local board, serves on the national board, and supports several Technion projects. We value their commitment and are certain that their enthusiastic leadership will continue to support breakthrough research and innovations at the Technion and build the ATS community in Detroit.

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Unlocking Technology Advice for “digital executors” trying to gain access after a loved one dies.

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few months ago, following the death of my father, I took a phone call from a friend asking for some advice. Her friend’s son had recently died tragically, and the family was unable to unlock his smartphone to view the final photos he took while on vacation out of the Rabbi Jason country. I explained I Miller was also in the process of trying to take care of a loved one’s technology after death and was able to provide some advice. The experience of sorting out a deceased loved one’s technology is complicated. However, I found it also to be a rewarding experience. Although my father died more than three months ago, I’m still working on closing out his many online accounts, organizing his photos, and determining which files to save and which to delete. I’ve learned a lot

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performing these tasks and thought it would be helpful to share some tips so others can be prepared when the time comes. THE DIGITAL EXECUTOR I confess I was not familiar with the term “digital executor” until I looked at my father’s will. My brother and I were named co-executors of his will, but I was named solely as the digital executor. In several paragraphs, it laid out the responsibilities of the digital executor, which included handling all his digital property related to his personal, financial and business matters. This designation gave me the authority to freeze or close online accounts with banks, email providers, social networking sites, data storage and shopping sites. It also outlined my tasks in managing his digital data stored on local computers and in the cloud. As digital executor, I was given

the ability to safely archive or delete files, plan and execute a reasonable security model for accessing those archived digital files, and retrieve any passwords needed to perform the tasks outlined in the will. While I didn’t need to rely upon the authority outlined in the will to handle any of these tasks, it was reassuring I was granted the legal right to do so, if needed. I would highly recommend assigning a designated digital executor in your will so your survivors are able to manage your technology as simply as possible. Applications are available to help you plan a course of action for managing your digital life after your death.

online accounts (email, financial, shopping, media, travel, etc.) with login credentials, this can become a time-consuming endeavor. I found the easiest way to access passworded accounts was to simply reset the password using a mobile number to authenticate the account. Obviously, this can only be done if you still have access to the deceased’s mobile phone and number. It is, therefore, a good idea to keep the mobile account active for a couple of months following the death. Without access to the mobile number (or email account in some cases), there are other ways to authenticate accounts using the Social Security number and death certificate.

DIGITAL PASSWORDS The biggest technology-related hassle after a parent or other loved one dies is gaining access to their online accounts. Unless they left behind an easy-to-find spreadsheet of all their

NOTIFICATIONS Gaining access to the deceased’s contact list is also an important task for the survivor charged with managing their technology. The contact list might contain their digital accounts

“I would highly recommend assigning a designated digital executor in your will so your survivors are able to manage your technology as simply as possible.” — RABBI JASON MILLER

with login credentials and contact people for those accounts. This is especially important to have regarding financial accounts. I found it was helpful to send out notifications from my father’s email address to the representatives of his financial accounts alerting them of his death and that I would be requesting access to those accounts. This simple notification sped up closing out or transferring digital accounts. Sending notifications to individuals who recently sent email messages to the deceased’s email accounts is also helpful before closing out any email accounts to let them know why their messages went unanswered. It’s helpful to keep email accounts open and managed for at least a year as this will help to close registrations, memberships or subscriptions. DIGITAL DATA Determining which files, email messages, photos and videos to keep is a tricky decision. The first thing I realized was that my father maintained a lot of backup versions of his data — both locally on hard drives as well as in the cloud. This redundant backup situation meant that it took a lot of time to determine which files were duplicates. When deciding which photos and videos to keep, I realized I already had many of those in my own collection, so I didn’t want to keep duplicates. You don’t want to delete digital data if you don’t need to so the rule of thumb should be to keep files until you’re completely certain you (or future generations) won’t want them. It might be wise to keep all digital data for at least a year following the death. For me, it was helpful to first organize the data

(including my father’s vast digital photo collection) before determining which files to delete. SOCIAL MEDIA Managing a deceased loved one’s social media accounts can be one of the most important tasks after their death. This is relatively new territory for survivors, and social media companies only recently created protocols to handle this. Most of the major social media companies (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) spell out the steps necessary for a designated survivor to either put these accounts into an archival mode or to shut them down. The instructions for this are either outlined in the terms of service or in the help section. Facebook’s ability to put a deceased person’s account into “Remembering” mode has become common and is a useful way to inform others of your loved one’s death. Managing a deceased loved one’s digital life is a big responsibility. For me, it has been a rewarding experience as I have tried to organize my late father’s digital files over the past few months. It’s given me a new perspective on his life and allowed me to grieve his loss while searching through his digital photo and video library. This experience has also allowed me to help my father after his death, as I continue to try to fulfill the commandment of honoring one’s father. ■ Rabbi Jason Miller is the son of the late Gary D. Miller, a tech-savvy futurist and software designer, who founded Miller Systems in 1994. Rabbi Jason is an educator and entrepreneur, who is the president of Access Technology in West Bloomfield. Follow him on Twitter at @RabbiJason.

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Out on the dance floor at the Emagine Royal Oak, amid the lights and music, Alissa Bandalene enjoys herself with friends.

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mother of Miss Teen Michigan, who was also in attendance. As she had makeup applied to her eyelids, Alissa said, “It’s nice to wear makeup because when you spend most of your time at school or the hospital you don’t really have an excuse to dress up.” Alissa has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and lupus and is attending her fourth Wish Upon a Teen prom. She learned about the organization and the prom after having a severe flare-up in her condition that landed her in the hospital for nearly a year. During this time, Alissa was unable to attend school and had nowhere to go and nothing to do. Her mother ran across Wish Upon a Teen and Alissa became involved in the organization, attending events such as prom, spa days and cooking programs. “I think the prom and the organization overall are incredibly important because there are organizations for chil-

dren, there are organizations for adults and for cancer patients, but, if you don’t fall into any of these categories, you are a medical outcast and you are ignored,” Alissa said. Prom is Alissa’s favorite event hosted by Wish Upon a Teen. This year, it was held in the lobby of the Emagine Royal Oak, which was complete with decorations, lights, music and food. “Regular prom is really difficult when you are sick,” she said. After her flare-up, Alissa attended prom at her high school in a wheelchair. “It was miserable. I was in the corner and nobody came up to me. I couldn’t get on the dance floor because of the wheelchair,” she said. In contrast to this first prom experience, Alissa said her first prom with Wish Upon a Teen was “incredible.” The difference, she explained, is that at a normal prom everyone expects you to be partying and having the time of your life, whereas this prom is a celebration of life. “Everyone understands what you’re going through,” she said. “If you aren’t feeling well, someone will come up to you. No one is going to judge you.” Alissa also talked about how Judaism and her faith have impacted her life and medical journey. “The year before my flare-up, I went on Birthright,” Alissa said. “I was able to pray at the Western Wall, which was a big deal for me because I have had serious medical issues since I was 14 and didn’t think I would ever be able to go. I think about that a lot when I’m not doing well, and I hope I can go back one day.”

Alissa Bandalene of Sylvan Lake gets her hair and makeup done prior to the Wish Upon a Teen annual prom.

Alissa Bandalene in her beaded gown is ready for some fun.

JOINING FORCES The prom was sponsored by the 95.5 FM radio show “Mojo in the Morning” as well as the Center for Special Needs at the Jewish Community Center. The special needs program became involved in Wish Upon a Teen because its founder, Michelle Soto, has a son with autism who is a part of the JCC program. The special needs program and various other JCC programs helped put together gift bags and arrange services for the Wish Upon a Teen prom event. Both Special Needs and Wish Upon a Teen recognize the importance of having age-appropriate programming for teens and young adults with medical issues. JCC Special Needs reaches people ages 3-27 through programming as well as social groups for those age 16+ every other Thursday. This activity allows attendees to be treated as mature adults. Similarly, Wish Upon a Teen allows teens with medical issues to feel as though they are independent. “There is a whole population of people who are just ignored,” Alissa said. “It’s such an awkward age to have a chronic illness because you’re trying to start a young adult life but most of us are still living with our parents and being cared for. Wish Upon a Teen and events like this help ease that feeling of being treated like a child.” Alissa credits Wish Upon a Teen for helping fill a void in the medical community for young adults with chronic illness. “A lot of us are too sick to live on our own and have social interactions so events like this are really important for our lives because social interactions and friends are really what keep you going,” Alissa said. ■

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aul Gross is a meteorologist with WDIV-TV and a member of and four-time past president of Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. The JN recently caught up with him to ask him some questions about climate change.

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: What is your background or experience with climate change? PG: I have followed climate change closely since the early 1990s, when I interviewed my first climate scientist. I attend one or two conferences a year — such as the American Meteorological Society conference for broadcast meteorologists and International Weather and Climate Forum — to get the latest updates directly from climate scientists themselves and have traveled the world to meet with and interview them. I give a lot of lectures about climate change — and am happy to come to synagogues and give my lecture.

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: How would you best describe climate change to people who may be skeptical? PG: There are three things that largely determine a planet’s average

temperature: the distance from its star — in our case, the sun — its surface albedo (color) and the composition of its atmosphere. Neither our distance from the sun nor our albedo has changed in the past 100 years. However, humans have changed the composition of our planet’s atmosphere … that’s the only thing that has recently changed. Remember that heat results from energy coming in minus energy going out. Adding carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide to our atmosphere — which mostly come from human activity — means that less heat is escaping to space. So, the planet warms. Earth’s climate has warmed many times in its history, but all those previous warmings resulted from astronomical changes — Earth’s tilt, rotation or orbit around the sun. None of those things have happened this time. That’s why we know that the current warming is not part of some cycle.

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: How is climate change impacting us in Michigan? PG: We are seeing an increase in extreme precipitation events, and the reason is simple: In a warmer world, more ocean water evaporates into the

atmosphere. That atmospheric water vapor is what storms turn into precipitation, so it’s easy to see why the big storms are dropping more rain. But it’s not just rain. It’s the big snowstorms, too. People will be shocked to hear that six of Detroit’s 11 all-time snowiest winters have occurred since 1980! We’re also seeing a later first frost in the fall and earlier last frost in the spring. That may initially sound like good news, but if you have allergies, the longer growing season means a longer misery season for you.

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: Any other facts that our readers should know about climate change? Special interest groups and politicians have created a lot of confusion, and there have been some radical statements made by both sides. I’ve heard left-wing groups say that we must “stop” global warming. Well, we’re past the point of being able to stop it: Some of the changes that have already occurred are irreversible for 1,000 years or more. The key is to slow it down so plants, animals and humans can adapt and mitigate. Anybody you hear

advocating a position of “stopping” global warming has a radical point of view. I once heard an environmentalist say at a conference that the world must go cold turkey and immediately eliminate carbon-based energy production and fuel. That’s impossible. Conversely, I’ve heard right-wing groups completely deny the science, and these are very well-funded groups who are adept at spreading their gospel. Some of the misinformation I’ve seen coming out of these groups is the most factually ridiculous communication I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Back in 2001, I had the privilege of putting a letter in a Detroit time capsule that is not to be opened until the year 2100. I wrote about climate change … explaining the state of the science at that time and, in that letter, I made the following closing statement, that I’ll have to paraphrase: I hope that, 100 years from now, you aren’t asking why we didn’t do anything 100 years ago when we knew what was happening and had the chance to take steps to reduce the warming. It is unchallengeable scientific fact that humans have changed the composition of our planet’s atmosphere. And the resulting thermodynamics are simple: We are also changing our planet’s climate. It’s always easiest to kick the can down the road and not worry about a problem that won’t affect us that dramatically. But do we really want to do this to our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren? ■

How You Can Help Battle Climate Change • Reduce electricity use. • Replace conventional light bulbs with LED bulbs. • Replace manual thermostats to programmable. • Seal drafts from windows or doors to improve home’s insulation. • Unplug chargers when not in use. Anything plugged into the outlet that has a block on it uses power even when not charging! • Reduce car emissions by keeping your car tuned up and driving efficiently.

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here’s to Connor Andrew Tukel has been inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society at Wayne State University in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

The Tepperman family of Windsor (Bill, Rochelle, Andrew, Tina, Noah and Julie) have received the Herb Gray Harmony Award from the Windsor Jewish Federation. The award recognizes individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to building a welcoming community.

Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Robert H. Schwartz has been appointed to represent Detroit on the Jewish Federations of North America Health and Long-Term Care Committee. The committee’s objective is to educate, engage and empower the communities it serves on critical health and long-term care issues. Schwartz also will attend the 2019 JFNA Health and Long-Term Care Summit in Washington, D.C., to meet with congressional representatives and present an award to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.

Hillel of Metro Detroit announced that Jeremy Rosenberg has been chosen as the recipient of the 2019 Direnfeld Family Scholarship. He is in his second year at Wayne State University studying political science and is the president of AEPi’s WSU chapter.

The American Accounting Association, MidAtlantic Region, awarded Alan Reinstein its Best Educational Paper Award at its 2019 Annual Meeting, in Pittsburgh, Pa., for his paper, “Exploring the Balance Between Research and Teaching for Accounting Education.”

Jim Newman, owner and managing partner of Newman Consulting Group LLC in Farmington Hills, received the ESD Affiliate Council’s Ann O. Fletcher Distinguished Service Award for 2018. The recognition honors individuals for their dedicated service. Newman is one of the country’s most experienced energy efficiency and green building experts.

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) has appointed Scott W. Hiipakka as chief executive officer. He will expand the startupMICHIGAN. tech footprint, an innovative free web platform connecting startups, hubs and funders.

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Sandra D. Glazier, a shareholder of the Lipson Neilson law firm, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation and superior ethical reputation.

Daniel B. Syme, rabbi emeritus of Temple Beth El, has joined The PuLSE Institute’s Academy of Fellows as a senior fellow focusing on faith, race and poverty. The fellowship allows Syme to contribute to the debate around poverty and inequality through columns and other specific areas of interests that are tied to social justice.

Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) has been named by the Michigan AFL-CIO as one of its 2019 AFL-CIO Legislators of the Year. With the support of the Michigan AFL-CIO, he has led a bipartisan effort to expand accountability and transparency in state government, and he has also been a strong advocate for expanding workplace protections to all working people, including members of the LGBTQ community.

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal announced that Julie Hertzberg, a managing director with the firm’s Restructuring & Turnaround practice and head of the Case Management Services division, was appointed president of INSOL International, the worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers who specialize in turnaround and insolvency. Hertzberg is the first woman to serve as INSOL’s president.

Temple Kol Ami recently installed its new board. Elected officers are: president, Gene Farber; first vice president, Jason Gold; second vice president, Karee Strome; treasurer, Alan Wormser; secretary, Amy Klein; past president, Jim Stegman. Elected as trustees were Armonite Albalak, Barbara Crone, Sue Farber, Kineret Gable, Paul Gross, Howard Katz, Eileen Higer, Sara Kravitz, Miriam Leary, Lee Schottenfels, Sharon Spilkin and Jodi Tauber.

Julie Teicher was elected chairperson of Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit’s Board of Directors. First elected to the JFS Board in 2012, Teicher has held various offices, from the agency’s treasurer and chair of its Finance and Audit Committees to its vice chairperson and chair of its Leadership Committee. Teicher will chair an active board of 36 members, which provides oversight to the organization.

Shari Cohen of Bloomfield Township has been honored by the Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter. The recognition noted her efforts at improving the literacy of Detroit youth and metro area families. Cohen is a reading and writing tutor at Pasteur Elementary and a member of the Detroit Public School Volunteer Reading Corps.

Mitch Albom, best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician, is part of the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s 2020 induction class, which includes ESPN boxing analyst Al Bernstein, Ukraine sprinter Zhanna Block, Yeshiva University basketball player Daniela Epstein, NHL player Jeff Halpern, boxing judge Harold Lederman, Temple University lacrosse coach Bonnie Rosen, Ed and Steve Sabol, founders of NFL Films, former NBA commissioner David Stern and former Boston Red Sox All-Star Kevin Youkilis.

Congregation Beth Shalom recently elected its officers and board members for the 2019-2020 year. Bryan Beckerman of Huntington Woods was elected president; Beth Rodgers of Oak Park will serve as executive vice president; Fran Hildebrandt, Aaron Schwartz, and Arnold Weiner are vice presidents; Greta Zalman is treasurer; Daniel Barth is secretary. Board directors are Kenneth Bernard, Jared Chimovitz, Howard Fridson, Mandy Friedenberg, Lynne Konstant, Boris Milter and Alex Zelikov. Immediate past-president Gretchen Weiner will also serve on the board for the coming year. The American Psychiatric Association has presented Leonard Rosen, M.D. with the Distinguished Life Fellow Award for his work as a clinician and teacher as well as his commitment to improving the lives of people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Dr. Rosen serves as the medical director of both Oakland Community Health Network and Jewish Family Service.

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Carol Rosenfeld was presented with the Ann Rubin Volunteer Service Award. Delores Hendrix received Staff Recognition Award for 5 years of service to NCJW | MI. Dr. Allan Morton, a rheumatologist with a practice in Warren, is retiring after 41 years.

The University of Michigan ALS Center of Excellence has added four members to its National Advisory Board. They are Jon Gerych, owner of Gerych’s Flowers and Events, located in Fenton and Birmingham; Jim Hiller, licensed attorney and former president and CEO of Hiller’s Markets; he formed and endowed the U-M Program for Neurology Research & Discovery; Lisa Rosenberg, the founder and owner of Closet NV, a high-end designer consignment boutique in West Bloomfield; Dr. Brian Roth, the medical director of the Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital and the president of Specialists in Rehabilitation Medicine PC.

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Judy and Dr. Max Robins of West Bloomfield were recently honored with the Tree of Life Award by the Jewish National Fund for their commitment to the people and the State of Israel.

National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan held its annual installation event at Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield. New officers and board members are vice presidents, Susie Jacob, Sallyjo Levine, Susan Rollinger; treasurer, Sharon Lipton. Officers continuing in their terms: president, Jennifer LoPatin; vice presidents, Amy Cutler, Sharon Leider, Randie Levin; recording secretary, Lynn Lieberman; assistant recording secretary, Margo Stocker; corresponding secretary, Gail Katz. Newly elected board members: Sharon Breidenbaugh, Fran Grossman and Judy Yunas. Newly appointed board members: Suzi Epstein, Doreen Hermelin and Edie Rubin.

A special award was established to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. The International Fluid Power Society announced the induction of Hank Fleischer to the Inaugural Class of 2019: With 49 years as contributor and leader in the fluid power industry, Fleischer is a licensed professional engineer and a certified manufacturing engineer. The author of Manual of Pneumatic Systems Optimization (1995), he has seen his work used as text by Purdue University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Ford Community College. He holds three patents and has published dozens of technical articles for U.S. and overseas publications.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018-2019 SPONSORS

Kahn Foundation Awards Grant to JFS Jewish Family Service will receive funding for its “Improving Quality of Life with Assistive Technologyâ€? program from the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation. This grant, totaling $408,557 over the next two years, will allow JFS to continue providing essential services to vulnerable older adults to help them to safely age in place in three different ways: • Technology Training: 30 older adults each funding year will receive one-on-one training on a tablet or smart phone to stay connected to friends and family and reduce social isolation. • Home Safety: 280 older adults will continue to have support, training and access to assistive technology devices, like a personal medical alert system. • Transportation: More than 700 older adults using JFS’ transportation services will receive automated reminder calls for their appointments, reducing last-minute cancellations and no shows.

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Each month, the Well highlights someone who recently moved back to Metro Detroit after adventures away. They agreed to share these profiles with the JN.

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: You’ve recently returned to Metro Detroit after spending some time away. What brought you back? BS: There were a lot of things that brought me back! I was in a place that was beautiful, but it did not have the community I needed in order to be my best and most authentic self. I had also given up social work in my move, so I was excited to return and pick up where I had left off. Q: Where did life take you before you returned home? BS: I lived in Ann Arbor for five years, so depending on who you ask it could be Metro Detroit — or not! I moved to Logan, Utah, which is a small college town on the border of Utah and Idaho. I lived there for nearly a year before making my way back home. Q: You’re currently working as a social worker for BBYO and JFS. What’s the best part of your job? BS: This job is a beautiful melting pot of my various passions. I love being able to work with Jewish teens in our community (I was one of those, once!) in

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the capacity of providing education and support on mental health and wellness. Getting to talk to these passionate and super smart teens inspires me. Q: What inspired you to get into social work in the first place? BS: I knew from a pretty young age that I wanted to get into the mental health profession, but I was thinking more along the lines of psychologist or psychiatrist. Psychiatry was quickly ruled out because that requires medical school, which requires math. When I started looking into grad programs, I loved that social work not only focused on mental health, but on social justice and creating societal change. I was excited to learn about community work and management in addition to counseling, so it felt like a perfect fit. Q: You have some really great tattoos! Can you tell us about your favorite one(s)? BS: My entire left arm is my favorite! I currently have four on that arm and am working my way, slowly but surely, up to a full sleeve. I have a flower motif with a “kvell” banner to honor

my mom and grandma, a Star Wars Rebel Alliance symbol with the word “Resist” underneath because of our current administration and because I’m a massive nerd, a coffee mug with coffee beans because coffee is life, and a beautiful wrist cuff because why not? Q: What’s your ideal Saturday? BS: It depends on my work week! I’m an omnivert, so if I did a lot of engagement that week, an ideal Saturday would be relaxing on my couch with coffee and an amazing show to binge. If not, I love exploring new food places in Detroit. But if we’re going super idyllic — I would have to say hanging out with my boyfriend at the Cincinnati Zoo so we can see the best creature on this planet, Fiona the Hippo. Q: What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled to and what fictional place would you most like to go to and why? BS: The only place outside of North America that I’ve traveled is Israel. But I love going there and feel so lucky that I’ve been there as many times as I have, so it’s easily my favorite place. As far as fictional place — probably Hogwarts, but post-war with Voldemort because, again, massive nerd. Q: If you could bring one thing from Utah to Detroit, what would it be? BS: I’d bring the mountains! It was so

incredible to be able to look out in any direction and be surrounded by mountains — that’s something I definitely miss. Q: Best pics/stories about your cats? BS: My favorite story about my cats is when my black cat, Ezrah, was around 1 year old, I got him a sibling named Quinn. When she was brought home, she was a tiny little white kitten with two different colored eyes. I was worried how Ezrah and she would get along because he’s large and needy. When they met, he immediately fell in love with her and took on the role of cat-mom. He would clean her and snuggle her, and it was easily the cutest and sweetest time in their lives. Q: Who are three people you would love to invite to your Shabbat dinner table, contemporary or historical? BS: These types of questions overwhelm me, but after serious determination and intense thought, I would love to invite Amy Poehler, Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph. Can you imagine? Q: What do you look for in your Jewish community? BS: I love having a large community that is close-knit as well as inclusive. I love that the Detroit Jewish community is focused on providing all types of services, including a focus on teen mental health and LGBTQ inclusion work. ■

Shutterbugs Teens document other teens’ Jewish involvement with their cameras. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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rom high above the Detroit skyline or down low at street level, the teen photographers behind the scenes of the website jewsofmetrodetroit.com have been hard at work creating new content each week that documents the lives of area teens involved with their Jewish youth groups to share them with the world. Teens like Aaron Rudman, Ryan Goodman and Josh Rifkin, all of West Bloomfield, interview, photograph, and then edit and create content about their Jewish peers. Through their work, they get to better know their Jewish peers around town, thus strengthening the future of Detroit’s Jewish community, say their youth advisers at three Reform synagogues: Temple Israel and Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield, and Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township. Jews of Metro Detroit was launched in the fall of 2018 and funded by a grant from the Schulman Millennium Fund. Rudman will head to the University of Michigan this fall. Though not religious, he said his involvement with Jews of Metro Detroit has deepened his appreciation and insight into the local Jewish community while improving his craft in photography. Aaron Rudman An aspiring film director, his favorite project for the website, his last as a high school senior, was interviewing and photographing his friend, a musician, in a photo shoot among all his instruments. Goodman, a student at Groves High School, was always interested in photography, a skill he learned by watching his father. For the website, Goodman has photographed teens involved with everything from volunteering at Cass Community Social Services to starting school environmental clubs to combat climate change. When he isn’t taking photos for

the website, Goodman heads into the city with his Canon camera to the Dequindre Cut or the Eastern Market to take photos of objects most of us walk by without giving a second thought. “I am interested in taking photos of an old toy someone left on the Ryan Goodman ground or sewer grates from a unique angle right after it rains,” Goodman said. “As one of the three photographers of the Jews of Metro Detroit website, I try to photograph teens in a location that fits into the story of what they are passionate about and what they are trying to accomplish.”’ He keeps an Instagram for his shoots: r.goodman_photography. When using Instagram, Goodman advises his peers to slow down, put thought into a photo and ease off the selfies. “Most kids will angle their phone in a certain way for looks when taking a selfie but other than that, they are not looking for a quality shot,” said Goodman, who says he has more artistic goals in his photography. “I do believe that platforms like Instagram are useful and positive when it comes to sharing photography to develop and expand their following.” Rifkin, a member of Shir Shalom’s Youth group, uses his Mavic PRO drone to fly high over his favorite stomping grounds like Birmingham or around Detroit. Rifkin has always wanted to fly and using his drone helps him get a bird’s eye view of his favorite places without ever leaving the ground. “Ever since I was young, I’ve always had Josh Rifkin constant interest in aviation,” Rifkin said in a statement for the website.” In fact, my dream is to one day be a pilot. I’m excited to tell the stories of fellow Jewish high school kids in my community.” ■

Lawmakers Discuss Issues with Hadassah At a June town hall-style meeting of Hadassah, Greater Michigan Region, state lawmakers spoke of issues such as gun control, reproductive choice and combatting anti-Semitism — all high priorities for Hadassah members. Lawmakers on the panel (see photo) were State Reps. Ryan Berman and Kyra Bolden, State Sens. Jeremy Moss and Mallory McMorrow, and State Reps. Christine Greig and Robert Wittenberg.

Jewish Women’s Foundation Hands Out Grants

Tamarack Camps Announces Its Annual Meeting

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit (JWF) marked its 20th grantmaking year with $229,988 in support of organizations that advance social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families and community. The Jewish Women’s Foundation Trustees each have a vote in supporting causes that impact the lives of Jewish women, their families and community. This is achieved by pooling their charitable donations and then, together, deciding how to allocate funds. “I am very proud of the JWF and the grants it has approved,” said Debra Singer, JWF Chairperson. To see grant allocations or find out about joining the Jewish Women’s Foundation, visit JWFdetroit.org or contact JWF Director Susan Cassels Kamin at (248) 203.1524 or kamin@ jfmd.org.

The Annual Meeting of the Fresh Air Society of Detroit (Tamarack Camps) will be held on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Maas in Ortonville. Every Jewish contributor to the most recent annual campaign of both the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and Tamarack Camps is entitled to vote. At the annual meeting, there will be the election of the new directors to the Board of Directors of Tamarack Camps and a presentation of the President’s Award to Jonathan Lowe. Following the Annual Meeting, there will be a brief Board of Directors meeting to elect the slate of officers for a one-year term. In accordance with the current bylaws of Tamarack Camps, a designated a list of nominees for election can be viewed at thejewishnews. com/event/notice-of-annual-meetingof-the-fresh-air-society.

FedEd Becomes JLearn The Jewish Community Center’s Adult Jewish Learning Department, formerly FedEd, has been renamed JLearn. This better represents the transition of the department from the Jewish Federation to the Jewish Community Center, almost two years ago. The majority of classes continue to be held at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building as well as other locations

throughout the Detroit metro area. “Everything is the same, except for our name.” JLearn continues to offer the same large selection of classes and talented instructors. The new fall catalog of offerings will soon be available both by mail and at jccdet.org/JLearn. Call (248) 205-2557 for more information.

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(JTA) — Gary Rosenblatt, the editor and publisher of the New York Jewish Week, is stepping down in September. From 1984 through 1993, Rosenblatt had served as the editor of the Detroit Jewish News. A new editor is Gary Rosenblatt expected to be named in the coming weeks, according to the newspaper. Rich Waloff, the associate publisher and chief revenue officer for the past 25 years, will become publisher. Rosenblatt began at the Jewish Week as assistant editor from 1972 to 1974, when he was named editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times. He remained there for nearly 20 years before taking his current positions in 1993. During his tenure with the Jewish Times, Rosenblatt joined with its publisher, Charles Buerger, in 1984 to pur-

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chase the Jewish News from Philip Slomovitz. Through 1993, Rosenblatt served as editor of both the Jewish Times and the Jewish News. “Gary is a talented, thoughtful, community-minded leader whose integrity, fairness, modesty and humor sets a continuing example for the entire field of Jewish journalism,” said Jewish News publisher and editor Arthur Horwitz, who worked closely with Rosenblatt from 1986 through 1993. “Gary energized and elevated the editorial content of the Jewish News through his own writing and ability to recruit and retain top-notch talent.” Rosenblatt, 72, will continue to write occasionally for the Jewish Week and remain involved in several of its educational projects, according to the newspaper. — JN staff contributed to this report

At the June 12 Hillel of Metro Detroit Board of Governors meeting, Emily Rosberg of Detroit, a recent Wayne State University graduate who majored in community health education and nutrition, received the first annual Elaine C. Driker Award for $1,000, which acknowledges a Hillel of Metro Detroit student who has demonstrated a commitment to Jewish life in Detroit. Watch for her essay in an upcoming jewish@edu section.

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Emily Rosberg Earns First Driker Award

Emily Rosberg with Elaine and Eugene Driker

Adat Shalom Awards Scholarships Allison Bloomberg of Farmington Hills is the 2019 recipient of the Jay Yoskowitz (z”l) Israel Scholarship. This scholarship was created in memory of Rabbi Emeritus Herbert Yoskowitz’s brother and is presented by Adat Shalom Synagogue annually. Allison shared that while in Israel, she will participate in various workshops and tiyulim (trips) Allison Shayna with the Nachshon Project and take courses at the Bloomberg Lopatin Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Shayna Lopatin of Huntington Woods is the 2019 Adat Shalom Synagogue recipient of the Harry (z”l) & Sarah (z”l) Laker Memorial Scholarship. Shayna will use this gift toward a year of study in Israel.

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This July, Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills will present “Paradigm Shift: Transformational Life Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe,” a new six-session course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The course will offer a radically new and different perspective on life, by exploring the philosophy and outlook of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson — the visionary religious leader who established Chabad’s global network of educational, social and religious institutions to revive the post-Holocaust Jewish landscape. “We all want to live up to our inherent design, to make the best of the unique set of skills and circumstances that we were given,” said Rabbi Levi Dubov, director of Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills and instructor of the course. “Paradigm

Shift is the first step. It’s about visualizing what is possible and seeing how you can make it a reality. The Rebbe guided individuals to see the potential and inherent goodness in themselves, in others, and in every circumstance of their lives, and we hope to give participants a taste of this in the course.” The course will be offered in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Rebbe’s passing. The course will be offered with two options: six Wednesday evenings beginning July 17, 7:30-9 p.m. and six Thursday mornings beginning July 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The classes will be held at Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills, 3805 Quarton Road in Bloomfield Hills. Register at bloomfieldhillschabad. org/paradigm or contact Rabbi Dubov at (248) 949-6210.

Detroit Partnership City Changes Name To Avoid Confusion with Jesus’ Hometown (JTA) — The northern Israeli city of Nazareth Illit officially changed its name to avoid confusion with the traditional childhood home of Jesus. Israel’s Interior Minister Aryeh Deri signed off on the name change last week after a three-month process. The new name of the 62-year-old city is Nof HaGalil, or View of the Galilee. A public committee of 21 people of all ages, both Jews and Arabs, chose from among almost 200 submissions. The new

name was first approved by the committee and then the prime minister’s office. The seal of approval from the interior ministry was the final step. Nazareth, traditionally considered Jesus’ hometown, is the largest Arab city in Israel. Nazareth Illit, now Nof HaGalil, is made up mostly of Jewish residents and, along with the Jezreel Valley and Migdal HaEmek, are the key cities/ region that comprise Detroit’s 25-year Partnership2Gether collaboration.

Survey Finds Nearly 20% of Americans OK With Small Businesses Refusing to Serve Jews (JTA) — Nineteen percent of Americans think small business owners should be allowed to refuse service to Jews if doing so would violate their religious beliefs, a new poll shows. That is an increase from 2014, when 12 percent of respondents agreed with the statement, according to survey results published last week by the Public Religion Research Institute. The survey found increased support for business owners to refuse service to other groups as well, including gays and lesbians, transgender people, atheists, Muslims and African Americans. The proportion of Americans who think small businesses should be able

to refuse service to gays and lesbians was the highest among all the minority groups, at 30 percent. The other groups ranged from 15 percent for African Americans to 29 percent for transgender people. A significantly higher proportion of Republicans approved of service refusals in all categories than Democrats did. Twenty-four percent of Republicans thought small business owners should be allowed to refuse service to Jews based on religious grounds. That number was 17 percent for Democrats. PRRI surveyed 1,100 adults via phone with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.

jewsinthed | faces&places On May 29, nearly 500 community members attended Jewish Family Service’s annual Spotlight event at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. The focus of this year’s event was to shine a spotlight on mental health in our community. The event was chaired by Diane and Randy Orley, who have become community leaders in the area of mental health, and featured speaker Liza Long, author of The Price of Silence: A Mother’s Perspective on Mental Illness. Long captivated the audience with her compelling and sometimes heartbreaking story of raising a child with bipolar disorder and her years-long search to find him proper treatment. Jewish Family Service raised more than $330,000, which will go toward supporting all services provided by JFS and specifically with mental health services such as counseling and suicide prevention trainings. ■ PHOTOS BY JEFF AISEN AND KELLY HAINES

Nearly 500 supporters of Hillel Day School attended the Annual Gala June 2 at the Farmington Hills school. Honorees included Joy and Allan Nachman, and Reneé and Craig Erlich for their dedication to Hillel and the Jewish community. Steve Freedman, outgoing and longest-serving head of school, was named an honorary alumnus for his 16 years of service. The Erlichs, whose three children are Hillel alumni, said, “As our children learned, we learned. Hillel provided us a sense that we were part of a community.” Adin Victor, a graduating eighth-grader, said, “Hillel is a second home. Like home, it teaches us the essentials: Derech eretz, Torah, problemsolving, empathy.” Allan Nachman, whose children attended Hillel and whose grandchildren are current students, said, “The Jews have survived persecution for 5,000 years. Schools like Hillel ensure Judaism continues in each generation.” ■ PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLEL DAY SCHOOL

JFS CEO Perry Ohren, JFS Board Chair Julie Teicher, event co-chair Randy Orley

Rabbi Josh Bennett, immediate past JFS chair Suzan Curhan, speaker Liza Long

Allan and Joy Nachman, Joan and Steve Freedman, Renee and Craig Erlich

Geoff Orley, AnaPaola Orley, Sally Orley and Orly Bernat

Lowell and Jennifer Friedman, and Regina and Darren Colton

Melissa Liverman and Joshua Gitlin

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Josh and Emily Hunegs, and Sue Kaufman

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Co-chairs Randy and Diane Orley

Eva Kaplan, Amanda Orley, Joy Nachman and Sally Orley

Jim and Sandy Danto with Amy Newman of JFS

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PHOTOS BY CHANA FINMAN

Jewish Ferndale held its annual garden day June 23. More than 100 people participated in presentations by State Rep. Robert Wittenberg, naturopathic doctor Jen Green, Carly Sugar of Yad Ezra Giving Garden and Natalie Jakub of Green Living Science. ■

As part of JARC’s 50th anniversary celebration, Arnold Collens, past president of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM), and Mike Smith, the Alene and Graham Landau Archivist for the Detroit Jewish News Foundation, had a “fireside chat” May 15 to discuss the circumstances that existed prior to and led to the formation of JARC. Collens’ research, “Before There Was JARC,” will be printed by the JHSM in November. The event was hosted at the home of Roz and Stanford Blanck in Franklin. Collens spoke about the many people and organizations instrumental in JARC’s formation, including the Jewish Community Center’s Thursday Night Social Club and its leaders; former JCC executive director Irwin Shaw; Sam Frankel; Northwest Child Rescue Women; Rabbi Solomon Gruskin; and the David-Horodok Organization. ■ PHOTOS BY JEFF AISEN

Aidel Finman, a local artist

Risha Ring and Arnie Collens

Shlomo Feld receives a “Massage by Mindy” (Snyder); Howard Stocker awaits his turn.

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State Rep. Robert Wittenberg addresses the crowd alongside Rabbi Herschel Finman of Jewish Ferndale.

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WWII Veteran to be Honored Businessman and philanthropist Morton E. Harris of Detroit was among four United States D-Day and World War II veterans honored during a 75th anniversary D-Day ceremony at America’s National Churchill Museum at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Harris, 99, is a member of the Association of Churchill Fellows and a highly decorated U.S. Army Air Force veteran who successfully completed more than 33 combat missions over occupied Europe during World War II, and flew two early morning sorties during the D-Day invasion of Normandy to attack enemy strongholds at Caen, France.

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Young Israel of Oak Park Welcomes New Rabbi Young Israel of Oak Park will host a weekend of festivities to welcome Rabbi Shaya Katz as its new spiritual leader. Katz, 29, will assume his new role on July 1. He is leaving his post in Kansas City, Kansas, where he served as executive director of the Kansas City Community Kollel. Rebbetzin Rikki Katz, a Chicago native, taught Judaic studies at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and led women’s programming at the KC Kollel. Before Kansas City, the couple lived in the Bronx, where he served as an assistant rabbi

for the Riverdale Jewish Center and its resident social worker. The couple have three children under age 4. Katz succeeds Rabbi Michael Cohen, who left YIOP a year ago in July. Katz has rabbinic ordination from RIETS at Yeshiva University and a master’s degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, along with a certificate in Jewish communal service. YIOP, a Modern Orthodox congregation, will host a Kiddush on Shabbat, July 6, and a barbecue for members at the synagogue on July 7.

NCJW Awards for Local Youth National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan Jewish Youth Awards is an annual scholarship program for high school seniors. Applicants are judged on a written essay, their leadership and community service in the secular and/or Jewish communities. Eight finalists were honored at an awards ceremony in May: Samuel Gawel, firstplace award, $2,500; Sophie Sherbin, second-place award, $1,200; Brayden

Hirsch and Shayna Lopatin, thirdand fourth-place winners, $500; Eve Dickman, Ryan Frank, Lily Kollin and Ali Randell, honorable mentions, $200. This year’s judges were Lisa Cutler, Janet Gendelman and Alan Muskovitz. The Jewish Youth Awards are made possible by Dina and Herman (z’l) Brodsky Jewish Youth Awards Fund, and Nathan (z’l) and Esther (z’l) Katz Jewish Youth Awards Fund.

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Naveen Jackson of Commerce Township became bar mitzvah at Temple Shir Shalom on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Participating in the ceremony were his parents, Bruce and Jalaja Jackson, his uncles Jay Jackson and Radha Krishnan, his aunt Velma Davis, his godmother Jean Wiggins and Samuel Gross. His mitzvah projects included work for PeerCorps Repair the World.

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was recently teaching a class no doubt was very troubled by the about the weekly Torah portion fractured relationship with his couswhen someone mentioned the in Korach. He desperately wanted rebellion of Korach. to end the dispute and make I explained that Korach’s peace within his family. rebellion began when Korach Unfortunately, this is an allquestioned why his cousin too-common occurrence in Aaron and his lineage should families in our day. So many become the priests. Most find themselves in estranged of the people in the room relationships and the pain is Rabbi Jason were surprised to learn that severe. We can take comfort, Miller Korach was the first cousin however, in knowing that it is of Moses and Aaron, but possible to seek reconciliation Parshat that’s an important fact in the and put the pieces back togethKorach: story. er in our fractured relationNumbers The narrative of Korach 16:1-18:32; ships. Frequently, reconciliaand his rebellion is yet tion comes following the death I Samuel another story of a family 11:14-12:22. of a loved one, but families quarrel in our Torah. These shouldn’t wait until that point. squabbles go all the way back Shalom, peace, is a Hebrew to the time of Cain and Abel, when word that is often used when disthey were the only siblings on Earth cussing the relationship between and managed to introduce us to the nations. However, we should all seek concept of sibling rivalry (and fratto bring shalom into our families. ricide). The disharmony in families in the In this week’s portion, we have Torah should serve as an example yet another example of disharmony that the consequences are tragic in the family. Korach stages a rebelwhen relatives feud with each other. lion against his cousins, Moses and We all have relatives who are diffiAaron. Together with a few co-leadcult to get along with, who challenge ers of the rebellion, Korach gathers leadership roles within the family, 250 men and accuses Moses and who battle over money or who let Aaron of hoarding power. Korach their emotions get the best of them. argues that the entire community is However, family should be treated as holy, and he questions why Moses sacred. and Aaron elevate themselves above The stories in the Torah of flawed everyone else. Korach takes excephuman beings and familial dysfunction tion with the appointment of Aaron should lead us to take the steps to heal as the High Priest, when they are troubled relationships. It is far from at the same level in the family tree an easy process and it can take many (both grandsons of Kohat). years, but the first step is always the Prior to God’s punishment of those most challenging. A healed relationinvolved in the rebellion [spoiler ship is the reward for putting in the alert] when the Earth opens and work of reconciliation. ■ swallows Korach and his family, Rabbi Jason Miller is an educator and entreand then a heavenly fire consumes preneur. He is the founder and director of the rest of the rebels, Moses tries to Kosher Michigan and MitzvahRabbi.com, as find a peaceful resolution between well as the president of Access Technology. the two parties. Moses, known as a humble leader of the Israelite people, Follow him on Twitter at @RabbiJason.

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Interlochen Legacy Memories abound for the camp Up North that focuses on the arts. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

TOP: Interlochen World Youth Symphony Orchestra in performance. BELOW: Ari Axelrod studied acting with Anne Cooper at Interlochen. RIGHT: Now he’s performing cabaret shows in New York.

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s the Interlochen Arts Festival gets into full swing — with concerts, comedy and dramatizations — memories about the Interlochen Center for the Arts abound. Personal recollections are held by former campers and yearround students, some going on to pursue successful careers in the arts and others deciding on different fields but maintaining their artistic interests. Personal recollections also are important to those who have been in the audience for one or more programs. Training and entertaining at the northern Michigan enclave began in 1928. Pianist Roman Rabinovich, who recently appeared at this year’s festival, is likely to have heard about

the center from his father-in-law, clarinetist Franklin Cohen, who was a camper encouraged by his New York family and returning much later to teach master classes. Both are representative of talented members of the Jewish community who have enjoyed participating as well as watching those achieving stardom. Still to take the northern Michigan stage this summer are singers Reba McIntire and Diana Ross, writer Aja Gabel, the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Pacifica Quartet and comedians making up The Capitol Steps, among many others. Pianist Miriam Guten of Dallas attended summer camp during the 1940s with her sister, the late actress Charlotte Rae, and still takes to the keyboard. Her memories have been communicated over many years to daughter Keri Guten Cohen, story development editor for the Jewish News. “I’ve been involved with music most of my life,” says the pianist, who was raised in Wisconsin and started playing piano at a very young age. “I entertained the military during the Korean War; I compose music, and I’ve been a musical director for the professional stage. “The classes at Interlochen were really good, and many of our

teachers were famous. I learned so much from composer Ferde Grofé, who wrote the Grand Canyon Suite, and pianist Miriam Guten Percy Grainger. “I got to perform at Interlochen and take part in outdoor sports during the afternoon — and I gained 10 pounds each summer there. My mother was not too happy.” Aaron Jonah Lewis, who grew up and still lives in Michigan, went to Interlochen in the 1990s and has built a career playing fiddle and banjo, both solo and with groups, such as The Lovestruck Balladeers. His summer performance schedule this year ranges from an appearance at The Ark in Ann Arbor to a performance at The Frontier Home in Seattle. “The people at Interlochen are so passionate about art,” says Lewis, who was a violin performance major later introduced to folk styles by a friend met through a Habonim Dror program in Israel. Lewis, who has been part of dozens of recordings, from bluegrass to contemporary, also teaches. His workshops have been held at the Royal Scottish Academy

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LEFT: Sara Zivian Zwickl rehearsing at Interlochen in the 1970s; Zwickl is a lawyer today. MIDDLE: Aaron Jonah Lewis on the fiddle. RIGHT: “Mambo Marci” Iwrey at Interlochen; today she teaches and performs salsa and plans corporate events.

Details but he is establishing a of Music and Drama career in New York. His in Glasgow and the The Interlochen Arts English Folk Dance Festival continues through vocal performance is centered around cabaret and Song Society in Aug. 21. For schedules, music. He has performed London. prices and tickets, call at Feinstein’s/54 Below While he started a (231) 276-7200 or go to and has developed the square dance experiInterlochen.org. show “A Celebration of ence that fits in with Jewish Broadway.” his music, another “I felt I was treated Interlochen alum, as a professional at Interlochen,” says from the 1970s, has moved through Axelrod, 25. “I took a master class various step styles into salsa. Calling from Heather Headley, who starred in herself “Mambo Marci” Iwrey, she performs, teaches and plans corporate Aida on Broadway, and she went into how to make a song your own and be events. yourself.” “My best memory of Interlochen is As an actor, he has appeared in New that of a typical but magical day,” says this arts enthusiast. “After a whole day York productions of Milk and Honey, Fun Home and Children of Eden. of dance classes (heavenly), I could His brother Robert Axelrod, 27, also sit back under the outdoor pavilion attended Interlochen listening to live classical music as the summer camp and trees swayed back and forth.” studied musical theater Using the company name Mambo there. “It remains one Marci Productions, she will perform of the most fulfilling July 14 at the Concert of Colors in artistic and developMidtown Detroit, Aug. 16 at the mental experiences of Salsa Dance Party at Orchestra Hall Robert Axelrod my life,” he says. and Nov. 7 at Congregation Shaarey He now is a writer in Los Angeles Zedek, where she works as b’nai mitzand is the winner of the 2019 vah coordinator and assistant to the CineStory TV Fellowship as well as cantors. being a current semifinalist for the Sara Zivian Zwickl Sundance Episodic Lab and a finalwas very serious about ist for the Humanitas New Voices studying vocal perforProgram. He also was a writer for the mance at Interlochen 2017 CBS Diversity Showcase. during the 1970s, but Many entertainment notables with she ultimately decided New York acclaim have deep recollecto become a lawyer, Sara Zwickl tions of Interlochen. Among a long now with an office in list expressing these feelings to the Farmington Hills. Her singing talents, Jewish News have been actress Tovah however, have been heard in synaFeldshuh, Next to Normal composer gogue programs. Tom Kitts and violinist Pamela Frank. While working in the Interlochen Feldshuh has said, “Michigan admissions office, Zwickl was chosen is dear to my heart because of to be a tour guide for Imelda Marcos, Interlochen.” first lady of the Philippines for 21 Kitt remarked, “Sometimes, I actuyears. Zwickl thinks of that as a very ally think of being in practice rooms exciting time. at Interlochen.” “My strongest memories involve Frank commented in 1995, different experiences — symphony concerts, art shows and the outdoors,” “Practically every friend that I’ve ever had has been to Interlochen. I never she says. “I loved the smell of the pine had the pleasure of going there, but, trees. I’ve since been in pine forests by association, I feel very connected to and think of Interlochen.” Ari Axelrod grew up in Ann Arbor, the area.” ■

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ensues with a dream sequence often performed separately. • The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. A memory play about a mother and her grown son and daughter. • Sex by Mae West. A prostitute looks for a better life. • Victory by Howard Barker. A woman risks her dignity. • Rope by Patrick Hamilton. College students commit murder. • Getting Married by George Bernard Shaw. A wedding is called off. • Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rosland. A self-conscious swordsman falls in love.

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Shaw Festival playwright Hannah Moscovitch uses a mix of humor and tragedy.

Mike Nadajewski as Kostya and Gabriella Sundar Singh as Sonya in The Russian Play

explicitly about Judaism,” says anadian writer Hannah Moscovitch, who had a bat mitzvah, Moscovitch transplants her went on a March of the Living trip and roots — with modifications — spent time on a kibbutz when she was for theater audiences. 18. “I did Old Stock: A Refugee Love This season at the Shaw Festival in Story about my grandparents coming Ontario, her Eastern European herito Canada as refugees from Romania tage, passed down through her father, in 1908.” comes across in The Russian Play. A A very new initiative is The Secret lunchtime one-act that tells the story Life of a Mother. of a 1920s flower girl falling “It’s a confessional piece in love with a gravedigger, about pregnancy, miscarthe production has updated riage, labor and parenting,” sequences. she says. “It’s my story, the Moscovitch, while explormost experimental piece ing the thrills and dangers I’ve done, and I talk about of love, has invented a way being Jewish quite a bit. to tell timely political jokes One of the more moving as the production continues through Oct. 12. parts of doing all this was that my dear friend Maev “The play has tropes and Beaty plays me. stereotypes, and those have Hannah Moscovitch “Maev is mostly at changed dramatically in the Stratford, but she took a last 10 or 15 years,” says the details break to play me. I talk about playwright, who also devotes The Russian Play her in the show in the third her creativity to television runs through Oct. person, and it forces her scripts and opera librettos. 12 during the to reveal some of her own “There’s a whole new Shaw Festival at secrets. There’s a part where relationship that America Niagara-on-the- Elijah, my son, has just been has with Russia, so I updatLake, Ontario. born, and I sing the ‘Shema’ ed some of the references. See sidebar for to him. Sonya, the flower girl, exists complete play “The piece went out right in the [past] but talks to the listing. For infor- after the synagogue shootaudience as though she’s in mation, call (800) ings, and that scene was the modern era. 511-7429 or go very moving. It was an odd “If I were to talk about the Jewish sensibility of the to shawfest.com. concurrence of events, and I could hear people crying.” piece, I would say that it’s Moscovitch, who lives funny. I like to make jokes in Halifax, is married to Christian about dark topics. Tragedy and comeBarry, a theater artistic director. Both dy have a mix in life.” are hockey fans and have traveled to A special bonus in the playwright’s Detroit for games. They hope to return first experience with the Shaw Festival when their 4-year-old son is a little is working with director Diana older. Donnelly, who, like Moscovitch, has “Halifax has about 1,000 Jews, and I Romanian Jewish ancestry. The two go to a Shabbos event every month or are close friends. two with young Jewish families,” she “I met Diana when we were says. “There’s nothing like having a son attending the National Theatre named Elijah to celebrate Passover.” School of Canada,” says the playAs Moscovitch works on upcomwright, entering her 40s. “We grew ing projects, including TV shows in up as artists together, and she spent development since writing episodes most of her career as a performer at of the spy series X Company, she can Shaw. She performed in one of my take inspiration from awards — the first plays, East of Berlin [about the Windham-Campbell Prize presented life of a Nazi war criminal’s son].” by Yale, Gascon-Thomas Prize for Although starting college with Revitalizing Theatre and Toronto the idea of becoming an actress, Theatre Critics Award for Best Moscovitch soon found a better fit Canadian Play. with writing. She majored in English “I’m used to my projects being at at the University of Toronto before new works theaters,” she says, “so it’s graduating from the National Theatre quite beautiful having my work put on School. beside George Bernard Shaw’s.” ■ “I’ve recently done projects very

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Karlie Kloss, 26, made the news last week when she and her husband, businessman Joshua Kushner, 33, had a big “post-wedding” party in Wyoming. They were married in a small Jewish ceremony in July 2018 after six years of dating. Kloss converted to Judaism, under Orthodox auspices, before the wedding. You don’t hear that much about Joshua, the brother of Jared Kushner, 38. While the brothers both married women who converted to Judaism, they don’t agree politically (Joshua is a Democrat). It appears that family peace is maintained by Joshua not talking much about politics, his brother or President Trump. Guests danced the hora at the “post” party. Notable celeb guests included Mila Kunis, 35, and her hubbie, longtime Kaballah student Ashton Kutcher; singer Katy Perry; and designer Diane Von Furstenberg, 72. Von Furstenberg’s Greek Jewish mother survived Auschwitz. The Kushner brothers’ grandparents were Holocaust survivors, too. ■ PHOTO VIA FAVREAU FACEBOOK

AT THE MOVIES Opening last Tuesday, July 2, was Spiderman: Far From Home. The film takes place shortly after the events in Avengers: Endgame. Peter Parker (AKA Spiderman) is still mourning the death of his mentor, Avengers’ leader Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man, when he is recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Quentin Beck, AKA Mysterio, a master of trickery and illusion to battle the Elementals. Tom Holland plays Spiderman; Samuel L. Jackson plays Fury; and Jake Gyllenhaal, Jon Favreau 38, plays Mysterio. Jon Favreau, 52, appears as Happy Hogan, the former chief aide of Stark, and now a mentor of Parker. It’s a busy month for Favreau. He directed a new version of The Lion King, which opens July 19. Favreau is the son of a mostly Italian non-Jewish father and a Jewish mother. Karlie Kloss His mother died when he was 12. His whole extended family, on both sides, cooperated in making sure he had a bar mitzvah, as his mother wished. A practicing Jew, Favreau and his wife of

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JCC MEN’S CLUB 10-11:30 am, July 8. The club meets every Monday at the JCC to discuss relevant matters of Jewish interest. Free. Info: Sandy Ashman, 248-9107505, or Ely Flaum, 248-592-0690.

MOVIE MATINEE 1 pm, July 10. At the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. The Goldbergs (90 min). Free. JEWISH LIFE CLASSES 5:30-7 pm, July 10. At Temple EmanuEl in Oak Park. Also on July 24, Aug. 7 & 21. Rabbi Zewerkh will teach “How To Do Jewish.” RSVP: 248-967-4020 or TempleFamily@emanuel-mich.org. Free and open to the community.

GAMES DAY LUNCHEON RSVP for July 17. Presented by NCJW/ MI at Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West SIMPLY DANCE Bloomfield from 11 am-4 pm. Bring your 11 am, July 9. At the Jewish own foursome and favorite game. Also Community Center in West Bloomfield. bring gently used handbags and jewelry Led by Christine Stewart. No partner for Council Resale Shop. Cost: $50 per needed. Cost: $7. person. Send payment and names of JEWS IN COLONIAL TIMES table to NCJW/MI, 26400 Lahser, Suite 1 pm, July 9. At West Bloomfield Jewish 306, Southfield, MI 48033; or register Community Center. Speaker: Rabbi Brent and pay at NCJWMI.org; or call 248Gutmann. Free. RSVP: 248-432-5467. 355-3300, ext. 0.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 MINOR TORAH CHARACTERS 10-11:30 am, July 10. At Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Township. Rabbi Mitch Parker will discuss lesser known people in the Bible. All Wednesdays in July. Cost: $10 each class; 4-class package $36. Contact: JCC of Metro Detroit. LUNCH & LEARN Noon, July 10. Also July 17 & 24. At Temple Kol Ami with Rabbi Gutmann. “Judaism at the Onset of Enlightenment and the Beginnings of Reform Judaism.” Cost: $36 for all 3 sessions or $15 each. Includes a catered lunch. RSVP: 248661-0040 or cspektor@tkolami.org. MAH JONGG 12:30 pm, July 10. At Beth Shalom in Oak Park. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 248547-7970. Meets each Wednesday. VIDEOSTREAMED LEARNING 1 pm, July 10. “The State of the State of Israel” – Remarks by author Yossi Klein Halevi, delivered at the recent ADL National Leadership Seminar. Plus “Israeli Election Analysis: What’s Next?”

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panel discussion presented at the recent AJC Global Forum 2019. Videos will be streamed at Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Free and open to the community; walk-ins welcome. Info: Nancy Kaplan, 248-737-1931 or nancyellen879@att.net.

BONOBO AT MOCAD British DJ and music producer Simon Green, better known by his stage name “Bonobo,” one of the biggest electronic artists of our time, comes to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit on Friday, July 5, at 6 p.m. Bonobo’s latest “Migration” album was his biggest yet, achieving a Top 5 position in the UK and nominated for best electronic album at the Grammys. He’s well known for fusing styles such as jazz, trip hop and ambient while adjusting them to the nature of the dance floor scene. Tickets are $25 and available on Eventbrite.com.

JULY 6 CORKTOWN CRAFT CRAWL Join Michigan Brew Tours at Two James Spirits on Michigan Avenue in Detroit at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6, for a great afternoon in Detroit’s oldest neighborhood. This walking tour includes visits to Two James Spirits, Michigan’s first licensed distillery since Prohibition; The Sugar House, Detroit’s original craft cocktail bar; and Bobcat Bonnie’s, Corktown’s premiere gastropub. Spirits and cocktail samples at each stop and a distillery tour of Two James Spirits are included. 21 and over only. $45. Tickets available on Eventbrite. com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 POTTERY CLASS 11 am-1 pm, July 11. At the West Bloomfield JCC. This class for adults is taught by Allison Berlin. Cost: $15. All supplies are included. RSVP: 248-4325467 or rchessler@jccdet.org.

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Dave Matthews Band takes the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Tuesday, July 9, at 8 p.m. The Grammy Award-winning band has sold more than 24 million tickets since its inception and a collective 38 million CDs and DVDs combined. With the release of 2018’s “Come Tomorrow,” Dave Matthews Band became the first group in history to have seven consecutive studio albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Tickets (starting at $45 on the United Shore lawn) can be purchased at 313Presents. com, LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com.

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he JN recently talked to Matt Daniels, owner and operator of Nu Deli food truck, which serves old-school Jewish-style food with an Indian flair. During the winter months, he and his girlfriend, Meghana Shrivastava, own and operate Verandah, a seasonal restaurant in Goa, India. They run the food truck, Nu Deli, during the summer in Michigan. Nu Deli is preparing to launch a line of packaged food products this fall. 1. What inspired you to be a chef? I’m a chef? News to me! I think of myself as someone who schleps, cooks and has occasional flashes of insight. I know that might sound disingenuous, but I don’t feel like a professional. I have no culinary training so instead I’ve been feeling my way forward in the food business with an experimental mindset. 2. How difficult was the decision to change from a focus in graphic design to the culinary arts? When Meghana and I started on our food journey, we had no clue where it would lead us. Verandah could easily have been a six-month experiment after which we returned

to our media jobs in Mumbai. Instead, the restaurant received such an enthusiastic response that we couldn’t help but keep it going. It was logistical constraints — mainly the cost and hassle of renting in Mumbai — that forced us to look for another seasonal venture to fill the other six months of the year. A food truck turned out to be a perfect fit. Instead of a conscious decision to shift focus, it was more like picking up one foot, then picking up the other — and suddenly we realized we were flying! 3. What role does your Jewish heritage play in the food you create? The food we serve at Nu Deli is a unique fusion of old-school Jewishstyle deli standards and the exciting Indian influences we love to share. Initially, we conceived of the food truck menu as familiar enough to my mom that she’d enjoy working with it, yet novel enough to keep my itinerant side engaged and interested. It was only through contact with customers that I understood Jewish standards like corned beef or bagels and lox are also Detroit favorites. By re-contextualizing them, we’re reaffirming the Jewish origins of food that’s gone mainstream. 4. You have had a unique path to becoming a restaurateur, from Harvard to your home state operating food trucks, what has the journey been like? I’m incredibly fortunate to have been handed such a wide range of opportunities. I couldn’t be more thankful to my parents for putting me through the education that made me who I am. From fairly early on, I sensed that my particular skills and talents made a conventional career path unlikely. It took much longer to find a way to marry my creative drive to my other interests — and make a living off of it. I’m grateful for the global range of influences to which Harvard exposed me. For much of college, I managed to work for Let’s Go, a travel guide researched, written, edited and managed entirely by Harvard students. I got to see kids my age returning from far-flung corners of the globe and thought, why not go take a look? I finally talked the editors into sending me to India and the experience

was so eye-opening that I never looked back. A job in book publishing in New York and later teaching and practicing graphic design in Mumbai sprang from that seed. And I owe it to the restless and bracing energy of Mumbai that I got involved with food in the first place. At the same time, being part of the Detroit diaspora kept me perpetually curious about what was going on back home. When I saw the chance to participate in the resurgence of the city, I leapt at it. 5. What is your goal as a restaurateur and chef? I’ll keep searching for accessible, friendly formats to share influences from East to West and back again. Food is the best gateway there is for opening minds to the unfamiliar. My hope is that folks who try a Nu Deli sandwich grow a little more tolerant as people. Not to get too self-aggrandizing; in the end, a sandwich is just a sandwich. At this moment, though, I feel it’s crucial that each of us — Jews no less than others — do our part to build and maintain a pluralistic society. 6. Who is your inspiration in life, and what keeps you motivated? My girlfriend, Meghana, keeps me looking forward to a new discovery every day. She’s a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm. Ever since we met four and a half years ago, we’ve kept each other on our toes. My mom has always exemplified hospitality and caring. Every Jewish son says that, but she’s exceptional. She’s also a model of productivity and practicality. Hopefully, someday she’ll even learn how to sit down. I have to mention my dad as well, who’s never unwilling to lend a hand. I’m lucky to be able to work alongside them all! Together we’ve created something that’s got legs. I’m enthusiastic about Nu Deli’s growth potential. I’m excited every day about opening more eyes to something, ahem, Nu. ■ Southfield native Matt Daniels first traveled to India in 1999 and spent most of the intervening years in Mumbai as a graphic designer, teacher, storyteller, magazine writer and pop-up chef before returning to Michigan in 2016 to launch Nu Deli.

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Mark Zarkin, proprietor of Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green in Farmington, has opened a new venture in Detroit that’s not quite so fancy: Grand Circus Diner (1570 Woodward Ave., Detroit). This carnival-themed restaurant in the Broderick Tower, within walking distance of most theaters and stadiums, opened this spring and has been garnishing mostly good reviews on Yelp for its comfort food and fun decor. That decor includes an artistic tribute to the JN’s own Danny Raskin. “Danny’s legendary,” Zarkin said. “He’s like EF Hutton; when Danny talks, everyone listens. He’s just a legend in this town.” Danny recently stopped by the diner to see if the artist captured his good side. (He did.) ■

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BLANCHE ENGEL, 93, of Oak Park, died June 25, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Engel, Naomi (Dr. Blake) Casher, Marlene (Sheldon) Urnovitz, Debbie Devries; son-in-law, Dr. Jeffrey Devries; grandchildren, Tamra (Ron) Feldman, Michael Krefman, Jay (Paula Yevilaf) Krefman, Jordan (Marissa) Urnovitz, Haley Urnovitz, Elizabeth Kirshner; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jared and Elliott Feldman, Marvin Krefman,

Ezra Urnovitz and Emanuel Krefman; her loving caregiver, Ceola. Mrs. Engel was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Engel. Contributions may be made to Marvin and Blanche Engel Youth Fund, Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237; or Kids Kicking Cancer, 27600 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 220, Southfield, MI 48034. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

DR. STEPHEN GOLDMAN, 60, of Novi, died June 26, 2019. After being diagnosed with a form of ALS in 2017, Dr. Goldman retired from his medical practice in Novi, where he specialized in osteopathic manipulative medicine and sports medicine. He was the author of many medical articles and essays, including one he wrote for the Jewish News for Yom Kippur 2018 called “With A Terminal Illness, What Do You Pray for This Yontef?� In that essay, he wrote that his disease had “robbed me of my speech, my ability to swallow, of my trumpet playing, of blowing shofar at shul and forced me into early retirement. I see my body slowly withering away as the disease takes its toll.� He began to wonder “how to approach a holiday centered on teshuvah, (literally ‘a turning’ and often translated as repentance) as we read a litany of prayers asking for forgiveness. “All the Al Chet prayers are about behaviors and intentions. Those are important, but what is not included is how we take so many things for granted. Life. Longevity. Family. Friends. Health,� Goldman wrote. “Every year, we pray the same prayers, never really stopping to think: ‘What if this is the last time I say these words?’ We don’t take the time to really think about the importance of the words we recite and to

ponder their importance or lack of importance to us. “Yet, when faced with death, one’s focus tends to be on fewer, more important things,� he wrote. “Family. Friends. Making amends with others. Reaching out to God for help, understanding and, yes, forgiveness for yourself and from others. All of us should know that our days are numbered. When you are dying, the numbers come into greater focus and the focus shifts. Life becomes about connections between you and people important to you and between you and God. You become acutely aware that time is finite, that your time is limited to do things you want to do. That your time is limited to be fully alive, to appreciate the world and universe around you. That you must open up your heart in ways you have not, to work toward that elusive heart of wisdom.� Dr. Goldman was the husband of Deborah Goldman; dear father of Alyssa (Chase) Kowalski and Erica (John) Tape. Interment was at Oakland Hills Cemetery in Novi. Contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075; or ALS Association of Michigan Chapter, 675 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. (Goldman’s essay in its entirety can be read at thejewishnews. com/2018/09/06/with-a-terminalillness-what-do-you-pray-for-thisyontef.)

SALLY G. (TALCOWSKY) LEWIS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019, with her children and granddaughter at her side. c. 1970 She leaves behind her sister, Edith; children, Nanice, Rochelle, Shelly (and Jeff), and Michael; her grandchildren, Rachel (and Shane), Carin (and Miguel), Noah, Jason (and Hoda); her beautiful great-grandchildren, Harmony, Arieus, Selma, Yaya, Bella and Avi; her dear nieces and nephews, cousins, lifelong friends and her devoted caregiver, Ginger. Mrs. Lewis was predeceased by her beloved husband, Morton H. Lewis; and her beloved sister, Dorothy (and Eddie). Contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, Morton and Sally Lewis Grove, 24100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 430, Cleveland, Ohio 44122; Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Gift Administration, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. BERNICE MICHLIN, 92, of West Bloomfield, died June 26, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughtersin-law, Robert Michlin and Melinda Wood, Jeffrey Michlin; daughter and sonin-law, Margie Michelin and Ellis Feigenbaum; grandchildren, Dylan and Jenna Michlin; daughter-in-law, Susan Michlin; brother and sisterin-law, Stuart and Susan Goldberg; sister, Ava Goldberg; sister-in-law, Martha Zausmer; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Michlin was the beloved wife of the late Norman Michlin; sister-in-law of the late Norman Zausmer and the late Arnold (the late Florence) Michlin. Contributions may be made to Common Ground or to the ADL. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. EARL MOGELL, of Del Ray Beach, Fla., passed away June 3, 2019. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Myrna. He is also survived

by daughter, Lezlie Mogell; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kenneth and Annette Mogell; loving granddaughters, Kelsey and Kaitan; sister, Deli Cohen; sister-in-law and brotherin-law, Adrienne and Herb Levy; sister-in-law, Vita Mogell Becker; many nieces, nephews and cousins; the love of his life, Phantom, the Chihuahua. The funeral was held in Boca Raton, Fla., at the Gardens. CRAIG A. NEWMAN, 61, of Scarsdale, N.Y., formerly of Farmington Hills, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 26, 2019, after a valiant 10-month battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born in Detroit on June 29, 1957, to Ruth Chodoroff Newman and Buddy Newman. Craig was a graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where he later served on its national board of advisers. Mr. Newman received his M.A. from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He was also an

honor graduate of the University of Detroit School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review and a Burton Scholar. He served as a law clerk to the Hon. Philip Pratt, chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. Craig was a litigation partner with Patterson Belknap and became a nationally recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity law, serving as the chair of the Firm’s Privacy & Data Security practice. His career included more than 20 years as a law firm partner, as well as general counsel roles at an international private equity firm and a major media consortium. A former journalist, Craig was a prolific writer and frequent contributor to the New York Times, where he wrote about cutting-edge issues at the intersection of global business, law and cybersecurity. He also wrote for the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and the Financial Times, among other publications. Mr. Newman is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susie, the love of his life and a source of strength and positivity; his children, Rachel and Jon, whom he adored above all else; continued on page 44

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sisters, Randee (Paul) Freedman and Carol (Rick) Ellis; and brotherin-law, Mitchell Lipton; nieces and nephews, Samantha (Evan) Mitchell, Jill Freedman, Devin and Jeremy Ellis, Andrew and Jake Lipton. Contributions may be made to Let’s Win, an affiliate of the Lustgarten Foundation. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. NURIT ANANI SALLEN, born April 20, 1952, passed away on June 5, 2019. Nurit was an inspiration to many and her spirit, zest for life and love for adventure were unmatched. She selflessly cared for others both in her personal life and as an educator within the Jewish community. She was the beloved wife of Larry Sallen; mother of Leah, David (Jennifer) and Erika. Services and shivah were held in

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Israel, Nurit’s homeland and favorite place on earth. In honor of her life and in an effort to help others, her family is raising donations for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Those wishing to donate can visit purplestride.org and search for the team name Sallen Strong. SHELDON SCHUBINER, 89, of Oak Park, died June 26, 2019. A Korean war Air Force veteran, he served from 1951 to 1955. Mr. Schubiner was active with Meals on Wheels, City of Hope, and he tutored at the Oak Park School District. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Steven and Elizabeth Schubiner of Bloomfield Hills, Bruce Schubiner, also of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Andrea Schubiner, Julie and David Schubiner, Elyse Schubiner, Brian and Rebecca Schubiner, Ryan Schubiner, Robert Schubiner; many loving nieces and nephews.

Mr. Schubiner was the beloved husband for 60 years of the late Barbara Schubiner; devoted father of the late Scott Schubiner and the late Marc Schubiner; loving son of the late Lillian and the late Moritz Schubiner; cherished brother and brother-in-law of the late Elliot and the late Lorraine Schubiner; Contributions may be made to Allied Jewish Campaign, 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; the Nature Conservancy in Michigan, nature.org/ en-us/about-us/where-we-work/ united-states/michigan; or the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104. Services were held at the Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham, followed by interment at Clover Hill Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

THOMAS R. SHOOK, 80, of Clawson, died June 25, 2019. He is survived by his son and daughter-inlaw, Zachary and Ingrid Shook; daughter, Sara Shook Koerber; grandchildren, Kennedy Koerber, Zachary Shook and KJ Koerber; brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Mark and Carol Shook; many other cherished family members and friends. Mr. Shook was the beloved son of the late Frank S. and the late Anne Dunsky Shook. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, nkfm.org; American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, cancer. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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f you wonder why I am again writing about an Andiamo restaurant, it is because it is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on Maple and Telegraph in Bloomfield Township … a big number in the dining game … and brings back many remembrances. Like the night the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup … and Mike and Marian Ilitch later brought over the coveted cup … Or how it looked after taking over the beauty of a Machus Red Fox that some said could never be duplicated inside and outside with its new colors and refreshing glittering at a cost of more than $2 million dollars … With Joe Vicari’s great corporate executive chef the late Aldo Ottaviani coming there often to check on the sauces and soups … With almost everything being made there from Aldo’s recipes or revised versions. Even Jimmy Hoffa’s ghost would never recognize the former Machus Red Fox. Today’s executive chef at Andiamo West, Bill Hall, is also a wonderful kitchen head … and has come up with new summer items for the menu … among them a Tuscan black kale salad with toasted pine nuts, roasted peppers, golden raisins and 25-year aged balsamic … Lasagna Vito Aperto, vegetarian spinach pasta layered with basil ricotta, tomatoes, grilled zucchini and Fontina cheese … Brick-grilled half chicken … Grilled 16-ounce rib veal chop … Risotto Corona … and a grilled salmon with

insalatini of caper berries, olives, oregano and tomatoes. Joe has never forgotten many of his experiences … Meeting Red Wing greats from Steve Yzerman on down, who still come there … Ollie Fretter bringing him five pounds of coffee … Dave Hermelin telling him jokes … Dave’s wife, Doreen, is still a big fan of Andiamo West … Gene and Marcia Applebaum, Henry Baskin, Michael and Zina Kramer, Harold Freed, Steve Fishman, Mel Saperstein and so many others he says would take him a long time to remember or what food they enjoyed most. With 1,500 customers served weekly … the No. 1 seller is the 8-ounce filet with its Andiamo zip sauce … Second are the daily-made pastas. “Being a young Italian from the east side to the west side was the best move I ever made,” Joe says. “Andiamo West restaurant was a path of growth and success and has made me so proud of my wonderful customers who I am happy to call my friends.” OLDIE BUT GOODIE … A daughter comes home from her service with the Peace Corps in Uganda and surprises her mother who is in the process of lighting the Friday night candles and serving the matzah ball soup … The mother is so thrilled she can’t stop hugging and kissing her daughter. Finally, she says, “Sit down, darling. Tell me all about what you were doing” Her daughter says, “Mom, I got mar-

ried.” “Oy, mazel tov,” says the mother. “But how could you do that without telling me? What’s he like? What does he do? Where is he?” The daughter says, “He’s waiting outside on the porch while I tell you.” “What are you talking about? Bring him in. I want to meet my new son-inlaw.” “But mom, I want to tell …” “Stop talking and bring him in already.” The daughter brings him in and to her consternation the mother sees a huge man standing before her wearing a feathered cod piece, an enormous head dress and animal tooth beads. The mother grabs her daughter, slaps her back and forth on both cheeks and screams, “Dummy! Stupid! Idiot! I said a RICH doctor!” CONGRATS … To Joe Smiler on his birthday … To Marilyn Warnick on her birthday …To Alice Kerman on her birthday … To Julianna “Julie” Tschirhart on her birthday … To Martha Stollman on her birthday … To Gertrude Rosenman on her birthday … To Leo Stollmon on his 22nd birthday … To Carolyn Nosanchuk on her 89th birthday … To Bonnie Nosanchuk on her birthday. ■ Danny’s email address is dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.

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The 1947 registration line for Fresh Air Camp wraps around the block. In 1953, a mail-in registration system was implemented and parents throughout Detroit sighed in relief!

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o, it’s a warm summer day and you put on a wool uniform, carry around a 9-pound, 56-inch rifle, eat hard tack and boiled beef, and sleep in a tent with candles for light. OK, you are either some sort of nut job or … just maybe, you are a Civil War re-enactor with a passion for bringing history alive, well beyond the confines of a book or a photograph. And, you just might be Jewish. The Civil War remains the bloodiest conflict in American history. Military records were very poor during this era, but the best estimate is that nearly 3 million men served in the Union and Confederate military, and that nearly one in five soldiers, sailors and Marines died of battle wounds or disease. An estimated 8,000-10,000 of these men were Jewish. Point of interest: Although females could not enlist in the armies of the North or South, a few women did serve, masquerading as men. When burial units did their work after battles were fought, they would find a few women in uniform. This was a war that affected nearly every family in America. This is why — 154 years after it ended in 1865 — Americans are still fascinated with the Civil War. At times, literally, brothers would be fighting brothers. Re-enactments of Civil War battles are thought to have begun with the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1913, when 500,000 veterans attended the ceremony and watched some re-en-

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actments of battle sequences. During the Civil War Centennial in 1961-1965, enthusiasm for re-enacting really soared. Today, there are around 50,000 men and women who will spend a few weekends each year experiencing the life a Civil War soldier on a campaign. Want definitive proof of the popularity of Civil War re-enacting? Just go onto the Amazon website and see the Civil War clothing for sale! There are also Jewish re-enactors. I found a really fun, informative article about several Detroiters passionate about their craft in the July 3, 1998, issue of the JN in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History. It was accompanied by a wonderful photograph of Mike Ackerman, Jim Delcamp, Leonard Steinberg and Joe Pensyl, members of the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company “E,” which was an actual Michigan unit that fought with the Union Army. I still think their hobby is a little bit nuts; however, as a historian, I really admire their dedication to a cause. They dive deep into a historical experience to try to really understand what life was like for a Civil War soldier, beyond anything we can get from a book or movie; and then, they also follow a greater cause of teaching that history to others. This is, to use a technical term, really “cool stuff.” I salute them. ■ Want to learn more? Go to the DJN Foundation archives, available for free at www.djnfoundation.org.

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.