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He put others ahead of him-
self, and he helped us out so
tremendously.
“His wife, Deede, too —
they’re such loving, giving,
selfless people,
” Tierney said.
“I’m so thankful for them for
supporting JARC in the ways
they did and still continue to.
”
Deede helped Miles deliver
the meals, and he gives her a
lot of credit.
As for what volunteer-
ing means to his life, Miles
believes he gets more out of it
than those he helps, by being
able to learn about the people
JARC serves.
“It’s basically from the
standpoint that I could do
something to make a differ-
ence,
” he said. “It’s giving back
to the community and trying
to relate to people in a way
that’s meaningful.
”
KEITH LUBLIN
Keith Lublin,
immediate past
president of
Temple Shir
Shalom, is the
winner of the age 18-64 JN
Volunteer of the Year award
for his work with the temple
during the pandemic.
Keith, a resident of West
Bloomfield, recently finished
his term as the temple’s presi-
dent (2018-2021) and greatly
helped Shir Shalom navigate
the pandemic.
He challenged the rabbis
and executive committee in
January 2020, asking what
Shir Shalom would do and
how it would operate if the
congregation had to stop
meeting in person, motivating
them to be prepared for what
they could never have imag-
ined.
His role as a banker and
understanding of loan oppor-
tunities helped not only
Shir Shalom, but dozens
of nonprofits in the Jewish
community. When so many
organizations were worried
about how budgets would
be made, he navigated the
realities of the government’s
relief and stimulus programs
to help everyone. There were
days when he was working
from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
when he took a break for Shir
Shalom’s executive committee
and board meeting, only to
return to working on writing
Paycheck Protection Program
(PPP) loans later that night.
Keith is known for his grace
in leadership, making himself
available to any of the staff
and offering wisdom and
support. For those who didn’t
know him personally, they
had the chance in these past
years to read his columns in
Shir Shalom’s bulletin. With
wit and insight, he wrote
about what his faith means
to him and why connecting
to temple on so many levels
makes a difference in people’s
lives.
Keith was nominated by
Shir Shalom’s Rabbi Michael
L. Moskowitz
“Everything Keith does is
done with a sense of com-
mitment and humility,
” the
rabbi said. “He does it for all
the right reasons and expects
nothing in return. He wants
to do what’s best for people
around him.
”
Moskowitz said Keith, as
a leader, is always thinking
three steps ahead.
“His work ethic is tireless.
To him, it wasn’t work, it was,
‘people need this, and we have
to help these organizations.
’
It means so much to us that
others can appreciate his
goodness and the dedication
he’s always exemplified,
” the
rabbi said.
“I think many people would
say with volunteering, you get
back far more than you give,
”
Keith said. “The people you
meet, the connections you
make and the good feeling
Thank
you
Julie Teicher
Jewish Family Service would like to thank Julie for
being an incredible Board Chair, dedicated volunteer
and supporter of our mission.
We appreciate your leadership and guidance as we
navigated this difficult year. Thanks for helping us
remain the heart of a stronger community.
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248.592.2313
Congratulations
Ed Kohl
on your honor and thank you
for your many years of service to the
Detroit Jewish Community, Israel
and Volunteers for Israel (VFI).
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Bernie, Carol, Cherie, Paul,
Stan, and Warren
Congratulations Ed Kohl on your honor and thank you for your many years of service to the Detroit
Jewish Community, Israel and Volunteers for Israel (VFI).
Your Fan Club: Bernie, Carol, Cherie, Paul, Stan, and Warren
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