MARCH 5 • 2020 | 3
contents
OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’
s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to reflect diverse
community viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. As an independent, responsible, responsive community member,
we actively engage with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, and Jewish life, in Southeast Michigan.
Views
5-10
Jews in the D
A Jewish President in 2020?
12 On the eve of Michigan’
s primaries, Jewish
voters weigh their options.
State of Michigan Prepares
for Coronavirus
18 State and county agencies get ready for
COVID-19.
Could Three Become One?
22 JFS, JVS and Kadima in talks to enter a
potential merger.
Man Suing American Airlines Arraigned
on Embezzlement Charges
23
Jewish Star of the Week
23 Meet “Mrs. Mio,” social worker extraordinaire at
Farber Hebrew Day School.
Moments
24
Spirit
Torah portion
28
Israel
Another Election? Michigan’
s
Israelis Sigh
30 Local missionaries express frustration
over latest deadlock.
Dispatch from AIPAC
30
Arts&Life
Homemade Hamentashen
32 Easy recipes yield savory and sweet
Purim delights.
Purim for Kids
34 Teach them the story and then create crowns
for the holiday!
Celebrity Jews
36
On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
37
Nosh
Whitefish Without the Fish
40 Detroit native opens vegan deli in
Chicago, plans a popup in Detroit.
Nosh News
44
Etc.
The Exchange
45
Soul
47
Raskin
53
Looking Back
54
March 5-11, 2020 /9-15 Adar 5780| VOLUME CLVII, ISSUE 5
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, March 6, 6:11 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, March 7, 7:13 p.m.*
Purim: Tuesday, March 10
Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
On the cover:
Sen. Bernie Sanders/
Bernie 2020
Mike Bloomberg/Mike
Bloomberg 2020
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan
34
40
32
thejewishnews.com
Follow Us on Social Media:
Facebook @DetroitJewishNews
Twitter @JewishNewsDet
Instagram @detroitjewishnews
18