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Kelli Saperstein
M
ore and more young Jewish professionals who left Detroit to start their
careers are finding a reason to move back home. Meet one of them here, Kelli
Saperstein.
Kelli Saperstein, 32, lives with her husband, Jared, in West
Bloomfield. She's a wealth analyst with Telemus Capital Partners, an investment
management firm in Southfield. She's a board member of the Young Adult Division
of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, participates in Partners in Torah
and is a member of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Q: Why did you leave Metro Detroit?
Kelli: I left in May 2008 to move to Los Angeles with my husband. We moved for
a milder climate. Jared has a condition called Wegener's granulomatosis, a form of
vasculitis that has affected his sinuses. The doctor who diagnosed and treated him
at the University of Michigan relocated to UCLA. We felt that it was important for
Jared to be under his care for a period of time. Living in Los Angeles was a valuable
experience for us both personally and professionally.
Q: When did you decide to come back?
Kelli: Jared started feeling better and while we enjoyed the weather, diverse
culture and unique opportunities Los Angeles had to offer, we really missed Detroit's
close-knit Jewish community. I realized that when you are a part of the Detroit
Jewish community, it is a personal connection. People here truly and genuinely care
about you. We've been back nearly a year.
Q: What are your thoughts on the future of Metro Detroit?
Kelli: This is a critical time for Detroit. We have the opportunity to step forward
and change the narrative from past generations. If you want to, you can be a part of
this great movement by doing what you can to support Detroit.
Are you a young Jewish professional who has moved back to Metro Detroit? Send
an email to jheadapohl@renmedia.us to be featured in this column.
Home Away
From Home
Alumni being asked to reach out and
reconnect to Camp Tamarack.
he summer of 2012 will mark Tamarack Camps' 110th
anniversary, and as we approach this remarkable
milestone, we are looking to reconnect with those who
have made this beloved camp truly remarkable.
Whether you're a past camper from Brighton, Ortonville or a travel
trip; or a past counselor, supervisor, tripper or specialist; this is your
camp and you are part of the same Tamarack family that has existed
for almost 110 years. And while Tamarack has grown over the years,
the age-old traditions of Joe Krepsy, the Swamp Walk, Circus Day,
Senior Side and many, many more remain.
GABE
For some of us, Tamarack was the place where we lit our first
NEISTEIN
Havdalah candle, where we went on that first canoeing trip, or had
that first kiss. For others, Tamarack was the place where we started
life-long friendships, rode a horse for the first time, or became closer to Israel. No matter
where we are today, Tamarack will always be our home away from home.
In the spirit of our 110th anniversary, whether you're near or far, we'd like to bring
Tamarack closer to you! Now, it is easier than ever to reconnect with Tamarack and your
old friends.
"For some of us, Tamarack was the place where
we lit our first Havdalah candle, where we
went on that first canoeing trip, or had that
first kiss."
Yedstock For Yedwabs
Rabbi Arianna Gordon of Birmingham, Josh and Shayna Levine of Huntington Woods,
Talia and Ari Dolgin of Huntington Woods, and Aaron and Dr. Amy Marks Swedler of
Birmingham enjoy Yedstock, Temple Israel's Nov. 19 Woodstock-themed celebration
honoring Rabbi Paul and Wendy Yedwab, who came from the East Coast 25 years ago
and became a beloved part of the West Bloomfield congregation. (Look for a full report on
Yedstock and Rabbi Yedwab's career at Temple Israel in the Dec. 8 issue.)
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Why not plan a reunion? Some of you have had them as soon as you got off the bus at
the end of the summer, and some continue to have them decades later. It's never too late
to have a reunion. Contact us at alumni@tamarackcamps.com for more information or to
get your own Reunion Kit.
Also, connect to us via social media. We've come a long way since the days when
telegrams and letters were the only ways to stay in touch. II
Gabe Neistein, 25, is a development associate at Tamarack Camps. He's also on the Board of
Trustees for the Live Detroit Fund, an event organizer for Pitch For Detroit and worked for
ComePlayDetroit when it was first getting of the ground, so he is really passionate about and
involved with Detroit's Next Gen movement. He lives in Detroit.