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Members of National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section (NCJW/Greater
Detroit) marched Jan. 21 with 8,000 others on the streets of Lansing in support of
human rights, civil liberties and social justice for all.
Irma Glaser, NCJW/Greater Detroit state policy advocate, and Sandi Matz, section
president, led two full buses of members and supporters.
“It is hard to picture one lonely voice making much of an impact,” Glaser said to
those on her bus. “Today, you are part of a movement to give voice, collectively and
powerfully, to our leaders, our legislators: We will continue to be visible, outspoken and
active. We will not be silenced!”
Matz said, “I have never been more proud of any event we have sponsored or sup-
ported. The 115 thoughtful, dedicated and like-minded individuals on our buses were an
inspiration to everyone. The minute I walked off the bus in Lansing I knew we made the
right decision to participate in this event; we needed to be there.” •

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On Jan. 29, Shir Shalom held its seventh annual Chicken Soup Cook-Off at The Corners in
West Bloomfield. More than 600 people attended to taste and vote for their favorite soups
from 24 teams, including amateurs and professionals from local restaurants and caterers.
Winners included David Grossman of Franklin, People’s Choice and amateur matzah ball;
Steve’s Deli, professional matzah ball; Johnny Pomodoro’s, professional chicken noodle;
Crispelli’s (coconut curry pumpkin chicken soup), professional creative contemporary;
Halprin family of Bloomfield Hills, amateur chicken noodle; and Shir Shalom preschool,
creative contemporary. Co-chairs were Jan Pedersen of Commerce Township and Amy
Liefer of Bloomfield Hills. •

DAVID GURALNICK

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PHOTOS BY RUDY THOMAS

More than 600 people attended the seventh annual Chicken Soup Cook-Off.

Proudly carrying their banner, NCJW participants head off to the march.

Flanked by co-chairs Jan Pederson and Amy Liefer and volun-
teer Sheldon Krause the Halprin family — Miriam, Josh, Brian
and Sam — relish their victory.

NCJW/Greater Detroit president Sandi Matz
with her daughter, Rachel Matz

Gary Grossman of Orchard
Lake offers a cup of
something delicious.

Sandi Matz, president, and Irma Glaser,
NCJW/Greater Detroit state policy advocate

NCJW sent two buses to the March on Lansing; here, participants get ready to march.

Sixth-graders Liam R. Thomas
and best friend Josh Linderman

The Perov family of soup makers: Boris, Virginie,
Leah and Natalie of Beverly Hills.

Cook-off co-chairs Jan Pedersen
of Commerce Township and
Amy Liefer of Bloomfield Hills

David Grossman of Franklin, with daughter Sari, won the
People’s Choice Award and the award for best amateur
matzah ball soup.

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February 16 • 2017

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