32 | AUGUST 12 • 2021 

MAZEL TOV!

MAY 18, 2021
Alex and Lilly (Epstein) Stotland of Birmingham 
are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, 
Donald Ezra Stotland. Proud big siblings are 
Nathan and Elise Stotland. Donald is the grand-
son of Marjory Winkleman Epstein of Bloomfield 
Hills, and Mark and Ida Stotland of Brooklyn, 
N.Y. He is named in loving memory of his beloved late 
grandfather Donald Epstein and is the great-grandson of 
the late Eugene and Elsie Epstein, the late Stanley and 
Peggy Winkelman, the late Joseph and Genya Kozak, and 
the late Joseph and Roslyn Stotland.

HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the 
Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings 
with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. 
Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for 
special birthdays starting at the 90th.
For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at 
smanello@thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information 
or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines.

As part of National Mortgage Brokers Day, 
United Wholesale Mortgage celebrated 
Jason Glass and other brokers on the 
floor of the New York Stock Exchange on 
July 21, 2021. Glass was one of the lucky 
winners of a raffle drawing and got to join 
Mat Ishbia and 12 other brokers on the podium to 
ring the closing bell. 

Jewish Historical Society of Michigan 
announced that Michael Feldman has 
joined the organization as director of 
development. Over the last three years, 
JHSM has made significant strides in fulfill-
ing its statewide mission, producing 
knowledge in its award-winning journal, delivering 
engaging programming, collaborating with other 
organizations, and becoming more visible in the com-
munity and beyond. Now, JHSM is in the early stages 
of establishing a Museum of Jewish Michigan. 

HERE’S TO

Council Re|Sale, owned and operated 
by National Council of Jewish Women, 
Michigan (NCJW|MI) since 1934, 
needs additional paid sales staff plus a 
merchandise donations coordinator. 
The Berkley store, which is known for 
having high-end second-hand clothing, 
accessories, shoes, evening wear and 
home decor, has been impacted by the 
pandemic. Forced to close for several 
months, the store was able to reopen in 
July 2020 with strict protocols. However, 
like many businesses, Council Re|Sale 
has been impacted by workers forced to 
pivot their working lives because of the 
pandemic.
“We have part-time and full-time 
paid positions and the joy of working at 
Council Re|Sale is knowing that you are 
doing so much to help the community, 
because all proceeds benefit our 
important work for families, women and 
children in need,” explained Executive 
Director Susan Gertner. 
“It’s exciting, too, because you never 

know what treasures will turn up, 
plus our customers are very loyal and 
become our friends.” NCJW|MI projects 
include the annual Back 2 School Store, 
Backpack Project for homeless children, 
blankets for foster children, Kosher 
Meals on Wheels, among others. 
All items featured at Council Re|Sale 
are donated by generous community 
members. Anyone interested in working 
at Council Re|Sale should call (248) 
548-6664. For more information about 
the store, visit www.councilresale.net. 

Council Re|Sale in Berkley
Seeks to Hire More Staff

Jewish Family Service 
Gets United Way Grant

Jewish Family Service has been awarded 
a grant from United Way for Southeast 
Michigan to support staffing in the 
agency’s family support services and 
behavioral health departments.
The grant is in keeping with United 
Way’s vision of a strong and connected 
safety net that promotes stability and 
health within a network of partner 
organizations and will allow JFS to 
continue providing the same level of 
support to those in the community 
requiring assistance with basic needs 
and mental health. 
“That United Way for Southeast 
Michigan was the recipient of Jewish 
Family Service’s Community Partner 
of the Year award and makes this part-
nership all the more meaningful,” said 
Dini Peterson, chief program officer, 
JFS Family and Community Services. 
“Their support allows us to maintain 
services to those most vulnerable in 
our community.” 

