contents Dec. 29-Jan. 4, 2017 | 29 Chesvan - 6 Tevet 5777 | Vol. CL, No. 22 Quick Click … From the DJN Davidson Digital Archive Around Town .......21, 22,24 Arts & Life ........................42 Calendar...........................32 Eats ...................................50 Editor’s Picks ...................51 Health ...............................36 Israel ......................5, 61, 62 Marketplace ....................55 Metro ................................10 Moments ..........................53 Obituaries ........................59 Sports ...............................44 Spotlight ..........................58 Synagogue List ...............42 Torah Portion ..................43 Viewpoints.........................5 Year In Review ................30 30 36 Columnists Sy Manello .........................5 Danny Raskin ..................52 SHABBAT LIGHTS Shabbat: Friday, Dec. 30, 4:51 p.m. Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Dec. 31, 5:57 p.m. Shabbat: Friday, Jan. 6, 4:57 p.m. Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Jan. 7, 6:04 p.m.* * Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar. 40 50 30 36 Year In Review A look at the local stories in 2016 that made news. 50 Calexico Detroit’s own Mexi-Cali destination. JN Online Offerings: 40 Get Fit ON THE COVER: Bill Berman at the DSO Heroes Gala, June 6, 2015/courtesy the Berman family Gift ideas to help us get in shape for the new year. COVER DESIGN: Michelle Sheridan Playground Detroit Organization to open new art space near Eastern Market. The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 29200 Northwestern Highway, #110, Southfield, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Hwy., #110, Southfield, MI 48034. Hillel Happenings • Chanukah Art Contest Winner • New Tool In Fighting Cancer Mike Smith Detroit Jewish News Foundation Archivist T he North American International Auto Show will open after the holidays. It is a huge, gala affair, to say the least. Just about every global manufacturer debuts new cars and trucks at the show, along with their concept vehicles, and they have lots of giveaways or “swag” for attendees. There is also a major preview party that, over the years, has grown into one of the largest annual charity events in Detroit. Last year, about 815,000 people attended the show. The record was 838,00 in 2003. New York claims it had the first automo- bile show in 1900. But, don’t you believe it! A year earlier, in 1899, a sporting goods dealer in Detroit had a show at the Detroit Armory and decided that, along with base- ball gloves and balls, he would show a few of the latest cars. Granted, in 1899, there were only a handful of “new” cars since the auto- mobile industry was just beginning large- scale production. In 1901, for example, Olds Motor Works led the world when it built 425 Curved Dash Olds. I found an interesting article about the auto show in the January 1, 2003, issue of the JN’s Style magazine in the William Davidson Digital Archives. It focused on the “new” crossover vehicles, which now domi- nate the roads. There was a feature story on two fellows that bought new Hummers. Unfortunately, Hummers became extinct shortly after gasoline reached $4 per gallon. The articles also prove one point — in a blink, the automobile industry will change, and 2003 is already ancient history. * OUR JN MISSION The Jewish News aspires to communicate news and opinion that ’s useful, engaging, enjoyable and unique. It strives to reflec t the full range of diverse viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unit y and continuit y. We desire to create and maintain a challenging, caring, enjoyable work environment that encourages creativit y and innovation. We acknowledge our role as a responsible, responsive member of the communit y. Being competitive, we must always strive to be the most respec ted, outstanding Jewish communit y publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, ver y satisfied adver tisers, contented employees and profitable growth. Want to learn more? Go to the DJN Foundation archives, available for free at www.djnfoundation.org. December 29 • 2016 3