IRA KAUFMAN (1896-1986) Ira Kaufman established a legacy of service, compassion and trust with the Detroit Jewish community which remains unsurpassed. Dr. Coleman Mopper, Supporter Of The Arts Dr. Coleman Mopper, 78, of Huntington stitute of Arts European Art Collection Com- Woods, died Sept. 16. Dr. Mopper graduated missions. He was to have been awarded the from the University of Georgia Medical School. first lifetime service award by the DIA next He was a lieutenant in the Medical Division month. "He was a wonderful example of the Marine Corps during World War II. He served spirit that the award seeks to honor," said his residency in dermatology at Wayne State Joseph Bianco, executive vice president of the DIA Founders Society. University and went into pri- Dr. Mopper is survived by vate practice in the Detroit his wife, Shirley; son and area in 1949, retiring in 1993. He gave daughter-in-law, Andrew and Dr. Mopper was a clinical Noherai of San Diego; daugh- distinguished professor at Wayne State Uni- ter, Marjorie of San Diego; versity School of Medicine, a service and support brother Valmore of Savannah, diplomate of the American Ga. to the DIA. Board of Dermatology and the Interment at Beth El American Board of Dermo- Memorial Park. Contributions Pathology. In addition, he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi may be made to the Dr. Coleman Mopper Delta Epsilon medical fraternities, a found- Memorial Fund, Detroit Institute of Arts ing member of the Noah Worcester Derma- Founders Society, 5200 Woodward Avenue, tology Society, past president of the Detroit Detroit 48202; or the Evelyn and Harry Au- Dermatology Society and founding member gust Library Fund at JCC, 6600 West Maple of Sinai Hospital. Dr. Mopper was a mem- Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Arrange- ber of Temple Beth El and of the Detroit In- ments by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. A t some points in all our lives, we've walked together, hand in hand, in support and understanding. At THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, we have offered helping hands to the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years. Throughout the generations, The IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has extended our hand as a symbol of compassion. THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER THE YOM KIPPUR MESSAGE Our tradition says that our future for the coming year is sealed on YOM KIPPUR. In 5757, may you and your loved ones be inscribed for a year of health, happiness and fulfillment. T HE D E TR O BABS AND HERBERT KAUFMAN ILENE AND DAVID TECHNER PATTY AND OTTO DUBE 114 THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075 Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105 SELDON BARRIS, 91, former Detroiter of Merritt Isalnd, Fla., died Sept. 3. He was active with B'nai B'rith, the Retarded Children's Movement and the Lapeer Parents Association. He is survived by his wife, Birdie; sons, Ronald and Allen; grandchildren, Stacy and Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Carly and Alissa; brother, Leo; sisters-in-law, Davida Barris, Alice Kushner, Alice Seyburn. He was the loving brother of the late Nate Barns and the late Manuel Barris; loving fa- ther of the late Elliott Barris. Interment in Florida. Sally A. and Charles J. Reich of Farmington Hills; son and daughter-in-law, Mark M. and Judy Cohen of Moraga, Calif . ; grandchildren, Renee and Berton May, Michael and An- nette Reich, Kenneth and Deb- orah Rich, Keith and Sandra Reich, Deborah and Yossi Of- fenberg, Laura Cohen; great- grandchildren, Sarah and Deb- orah, Erica, Rachel, Alex, Justin, Hannah Rachel; sister, Bessie Mock. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Cohen. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. BETTY R. BERK, 88, of Oak BENJAMIN FRIED, 77, of Park, died Sept. 11. She is sur- vived by her son Sam of Water- Birmingham, died Sept. 1. Mr. Fried was a metals salesman. ford; daughter and son-in-law, He is survived by his son, Rona and Leonard Krause of Steve of Mentor, Ohio. Inter- Troy; sister, Dorothy Spitzer of Southfield; grandchildren, Ken- ment at Mount Olive Cemetery in Solon, Ohio. For information neth and Felisa Krause. Mrs. call the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Berk was the beloved wife of the late Hymen J. Berk. HARRY FREEDMAN, 89, of Contributions may be made Southfield, died Sept. 13. Mr. to the Jewish National Fund, Friedman was a commercial 17100 West Ten Mile Road, linen driver. He was a member Southfield, MI 48075; or to a charity of one's choice. Services of Pisgah Lodge of B'nai B'rith and interment were held at He- and past president of the Jew- ish Community Center Busi- brew Memorial Park. Arrange- nessmen's Club. ments by Hebrew Memorial Mr. Friedman is survived by Chapel. his wife, Sarah; son and daugh- PEARL COHEN, 83, of Farm- ter-in-law, Morton and Pat of ington Hills, died Sept. 15. Mrs. Farmington Hills; son-in-law, Cohen was co-owner of Charles Louis Popper; grandchildren, Kenneth Popper, Richard Pop- Children's Wear. She was also a life member of the Jewish Na- per, Jeffrey Friedman, Michael and Shannon Friedman, Lori tional Fund, Hadassah and Friedman; great-granddaugh- B'nai ter, Marissa Friedman; sisters Mrs. Cohen is survived by and brothers-in-law, Mona and her daughter and son-in-law, Bill Nelson of Bayside, N.Y., Yetta and Ed Levy of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mollie Nead- el of LaVerne, Calif. He was the loving father of the late Lor- raine Popper. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. OBIT page 171 Issue Highlight DETROIT/ 7 The new Tiger at home plate is Jewish. CLOSE UP/ 54 Soul searching, contemplating the life ever-after. APPLETREE/ Al New section for the family takes root. ENTERTA1NMENTI94 What will the Goldmans do in Beau Jest? Full contents on page 5 ,- /