Metro Defining Moments from page 15 As he ends his presidency, Alter announced he will be co-chair with Marcy Orley of the newly created 2020 Committee that will look into what the Federation can, should and will be like in 2020. With the installation of new board members and officers, Nancy Grosfeld of Bloomfield Hills became the Federation's 24th president. "I feel truly blessed to be a part of this extraordinary Detroit Jewish communi- ty," said Grosfeld, a past president of the Women's Department and most recently campaign chair. "I have a special affection for our more vulnerable populations that most likely stems from my nursing and social work background," she said. "That is why expanding services that promote independence, dignity and quality of life for our growing number of older adults is very important to me as well as issues relating to poverty, children and families at-risk and people with special needs:' A time-honored tradition of the annual meeting is the presentation of Federation's Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award, which was presented to Judge Paul D. Borman, Federal District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. The presentation included a brief history of the award, now in its 57th year, with introductory remarks deliv- ered by fellow Butzel winner and a past Federation president, Judge Avern Cohn, also a federal judge. Borman is the third federal judge to receive the award; the late Judge Theodore Levin received it in 1960. Cohn characterized Borman as a man who "loves the Jewish people and always works to promote their interests" and as an ardent Zionist." "Israel is his passion," Cohn said. Named for the man described as the "dean of Detroit Jewry," the first Butzel " Israel At 60 Federation's outgoing president Peter Alter and incoming president Nancy Grosfeld unveiled local plans to mark Israel's 60th anniversary. Under the leadership of Philip Fisher and associate chair Ann Neumann, the 2008 celebration will reach out to the entire Jewish community. Events will include a Yom HaAtzmaut concert and celebration at The Max (Max M. Fisher Music Center) in downtown Detroit and an Israel extravaganza at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. "As a reflection of this corn- 16 September 27 • 2007 iN Award was bestowed in 1951 to Julian Krolik in recognition of his outstand- ing contributions to Jewish and secular causes over his lifetime. In a moving account of his 68-year affiliation with the Jewish Federation, starting from the first year of his life in the care of the Jewish Children's Home, Borman described how his adoptive parents, Tom and Sarah Borman, had influenced his choices in philanthropy and social action. Noting that the 2007 award has con- nected his legacy with that of his late father, who won the Butzel in 1967, Borman thanked the Federation for his life path with the statement, "I know where I've come from and I know where I'm going." Lii! Vivian Henoch is associate director of mar- keting/communications at Federation. Detroit Federation Officers President: Nancy Grosfeld Vice presidents: Michael P. Horowitz, Dr. Richard Krugel, Lawrence S. Lax, Gary A. Shiffman, Gary Torgow Treasurer: Ronald A. Klein Secretary: Douglas A. Bloom Executive Secretary: Robert P. Aronson Officers At-Large: Florine Mark, Marta Rosenthal, Jane F. Sherman, Paul R. Silverman United Jewish Foundation Officers President: Norman A. Pappas Vice Presidents: Douglas M. Etkin, Phillip Wm. Fisher, Michael B. Perlman, Todd Sachse, Paul M. Zlotoff Treasurer: Jeffrey M. Davidson Secretary: Robert R Aronson munity's rich history and close rela- tionship with Israel, and in particular our Partnership 2000 region, we are planning a series of communitywide events throughout the year that will culminate with an exciting Family Mission to Israel in December 2008," Grosfeld said. it's All Relative The newest kosher restaurant has family food service ties. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer S ara's Kosher Deli, which opened Sept. 18 inside the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park, grew from a once-a-week operation to a full-time restaurant without missing a beat. The new eatery evolved from a restaurant that was open Tuesday nights for the past two years inside the Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center in West Bloomfield. Owners Ruth and Moishe Goodman closed that restaurant after serving on Tuesday, Sept. 11, then opened the following Tuesday in Oak Park. What remains at the Torah Center is Sara's Kosher Deli Catering. Chalk the smooth transition up to expe- rience. "My husband has been in the family restaurant business since he was 14',' said Ruth Goodman, who joined him almost 35 years ago. The two worked for many years at Lou's Deli's in Detroit and Southfield, owned by Moishe's brother, Marty Goodman. Moishe remains general manager there, but when needed joins Ruth at the new restaurant she rims daily. If the new diner's name sounds familiar, it's because Ruth and Moishe owned Sara's Glatt Kosher Deli in Southfield from 1986- 1996. The catering and deli businesses are Service Award Bestowed Ellen Labes of Bloomfield Township will receive the Hannah G. Solomon Award, the premier community service award of the National Council of Jewish Women/Greater Detroit Section. Presentation will be made at the organiza- tion's 2007-2008 fall event on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The event will begin Ellen Labes at 9:30 a.m. with bou- tique shopping and a pre-glow for contributors, designated as Hannah's Friends. Luncheon will start at 12:30 p.m., followed by the award. Guest speaker Kati Marton will discuss her book The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World. She also will speak about the role of the free named for Moishe's mother. Ruth's Hebrew name also is Sara. No major work will be done to the 70- seat, counter-style facility. Eli Weingarden recently did $30,000 in renovations for his 173 Express restaurant that previously operated in that space. The Goodmans purchased equipment from Weingarden and rent the restaurant space from the JCC. Menu choices at the kosher meat restau- rant, which is supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit in Southfield, include sandwiches, hamburg- ers, hot dogs, salads, soup, kids' meals and desserts. "We are open in the morning, so we want to get into a breakfast menu, too',' Ruth said. The Goodman children, David and Michelle Baer, both 34, Jereme Goodman, 21, and Jennifer Goodman, 16, also work there, as does Daniel Goodman, 19, who is Sara's Kosher Deli's manager. "Like always in our business, this is definitely a family affair," Ruth Goodman said. II Sara's Kosher Deli is inside the Jewish Community Center in Oak Park,15110 W.10 Mile Road, (248) 967-8681. Hours:10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. press in democracy and human rights. Cost is $45 per person, members and guests. Labes is a longstanding member of the NCJW/GDS board. She has chaired and co- chaired many of the organization's programs, including Meals On Wheels. Foundation Cites Honoree Michigan Psychoanalytic Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the Rock Diamond Showcase in Novi on Saturday, Nov. 10. The honoree will be founding president Harold Kulish. Kulish is a member of Michigan's pro- fessional community, a real estate apprais- er, broker, investor and manager. He has long been an activist for mental health awareness. His involvements include Detroit's Orchestra Hall, Southfield-based Kadima and the Detroit Symphony. For reservations, call Sheree A. Askew: (734) 335-6899.