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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.

jfsdetroit.org
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).

Your Fan Club: 

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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