DAVID TECHNER
Author, lecturer and funeral
director, David Techner is nationally
recognized for his work with parents
and their children by educating
them to the wisdom and beauty of
the Jewish response to death.
Cantor Israel Fuchs:
Cantorial Music Was His Life
cantor Israel Fuchs, 86, of Farmington Hills, to try Detroit turned into a 25-year career. He
died Dec. 11. He was born in the village of even retired twice, only to return after two dif-
ferent successors came and
Temovo in Czechoslovakia.
went. Cantor Fuchs also
After his bar mitzvah, he en-
taught bar mitzvah prepara-
rolled in the Wisheve Yeshiva
tion at United Hebrew Schools.
in Transylvania. At home, he
He was a member of the Can-
learned to read and write mu-
tors Assembly and the Cantors
sic from the local butcher. In
Council of Detroit, serving as
1936, he moved to Israel; he
past president of the latter.
took a job as a bookkeeper at
He is survived by his wife,
Tel Aviv City Hall and served
Ayala;
son, Nathan of Lathrup
in the Haganah defense force
Village;
daughter and son-in-
before returning to his first
law, Nitza and Thomas Grant
love, music. He became a mem-
of Wilmette, Ill.; brothers and
ber of AKUM, the composers
sisters-in-law, Frank and Feigy
guild of Israel. He was a com-
of Brooklyn, N.Y., Netanel and
poser of cantorial and syna-
Devorah of Holon, Israel;
gogue music as well as con-
grandchildren, Iris and Ofer
temporary chasidic and Israeli Cantor Fuchs
Fuchs, Aliza and Adam Grant.
music. He found work direct-
Contributions
may be made to any cancer
ing a synagogue choir in Tel Aviv.
In 1957, he moved to the United States to foundation for research. Services were held at
serve as associate cantor and music director of Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment at Beth
Congregation Beth Abraham where he worked Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements
with Cantor Shabti Ackerman. This decision by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
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ike a loving and caring parent, Judaism provides
guidance and support during times of need. We draw
strength from our friends and family.
THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL has been committed to
the Detroit Jewish community for over 50 years, as a
trusted member of your extended family.
THE KAUFMAN COMMUNITY CORNER
FOOD, CLOTHES AND TOY COLLECTIONS
Many area synagogues and temples are collecting material for distri-
bution to those in need. Some synagogues and temples are opening
their doors to house the homeless.
Your contributions and donations are important in supporting
these programs as a gesture of friendship on behalf of Detroit's
Jewish community.
Here is a partial listing of involved synagogues and temples:
Congregation Adat Shalom—New toy drive, new and gently used
outerwear clothing.
Call the Youth and Education office (810) 626-2153.
Temple Beth El—Collecting toiletries, eyeglasses, coats, mittens, etc.
Call the Temple office (810) 851-1100.
Congregation B'nai Moshe—On-going collection of food for Yad Ezra.
MARCIA L. AMEIOWITZ„ 59,
of Farmington Hills, died Dec.
12. Mrs. Amhowitz was the of-
fice manager and a founding
member of Gilda's Club. She
was a member of Temple Israel
and City of Hope.
Mrs. Amhowitz is survived by
her son and daughter-in-law,
David and Laurie Blume of
Bloomfield Hills; daughters,
Anne Blume of Chicago, Marla
Blume of Birmingham; grand-
children, Hannah and Sarah
Blume; parents, Max and
Rachel Miller of Bingham
Woods; brothers and sisters-in-
law, David and Janelle Miller of
Bloomfield Hills, Alex and Mar-
lene Miller of West Bloomfield.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Bernard Amhowitz.
Interment at Beth El Memor-
ial Park. Contributions may be
made to Gilda's Club, 31000
Northwestern Highway, Suite
200, Farmington Hills, MI
48334; or the Karmanos Cancer
Institute, 18831 West 12 Mile
Road, Lathrup Village, MI
48076-9806. Arrangements by
the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Call the main office (810) 788-0600.
Temple Israel—Housing the Homeless, collecting toiletries, hats,
scarves, etc.
Call the Temple office (810) 661-5700.
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Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community
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18325 West Nine Mile Road • Southfield, MI 48075
Telephone: 810.569.0020 • Toll Free: 800.325.7105
MARK L. BERMAN, 95, of
Southfield, died Dec. 11. Mr.
Berman was an auto accessories
manufacturer's representative.
He was a member of Perfection
Lodge of Masons, Congregation
Shaarey Zedek Men's Club,
Southfield Men's Club, Quarter
Century and Half Century Club
of Automotive Accessories and
he was a Shriner.
Mr. Berman is survived by
his daughter and son-in-law,
Elaine and Marvin Green of
Oak Park; son and daughter-in-
law, Dr. Seymour and Rose of
Bloomfield Township; grandchil-
dren, Laura, Paul, Joyce; great-
grandchildren, Robin and Jack
Carol.
Interment at Machpelah
Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to the Rabbi Irwin Groner
Publication Fund or any other
fund at Congregation Shaarey
Zedek, 27275 Bell Road, South-
field, MI 48034. Arrangements
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel.
IDA BRADLEY, 102, of South-
field, died Dec. 13. Mrs. Bradley
was a self-employed real estate
broker.
She is survived by her son,
Henry; grandchildren, Joseph
and Myrna Bradley, Irving
Bradley, Jeffrey and Toni
Bradley, Linda Bradley, Bar-
bara Bradley; five great-grand-
children; one great-great-
grandchild. Mrs. Bradley was
the beloved wife of the late
Samuel Bradley and the loving
mother of the late Phil
Bradley.
Interment at Machpelah
Cemetery. Arrangements by the
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
BERNARD BRUM, 78, of
Southfield, died Dec. 12.
He is survived by his son, Eric
of Southfield; daughter and son-
in-law, Marsha and Enio
Kumpinsky of Hilliard, Ohio;
sister and brother-in-law, Genia
and Moshe Fridman of South-
field; grandchildren, Ariel, Leah,
Miriam, Aliza. Mr. Brum was
the beloved husband of the late
Rose Brum.
Contributions may be made
to Yeshivah Beth Yehudah. Ser-
vices were held at Hebrew
Memorial Chapel. Interment at
Nusach Hari Cemetery in Fern-
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Issue Highlights
DETROIT/ 7
An intergenerational
choir keeps
connected.
CLOSE UP / 48
Renovated
health clubs
spruce up the JCCs.
BUSINESS / 53
Public relations
firms have a
positive message.
ENTERTAINMENT/72
For many
community diehards,
the theater lights call.
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