NOVEMBER 11 • 2021 | 3

PURELY COMMENTARY
4-10
Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
11
A Jewish Presence in Dearborn

Couple start a new congregation at their

retirement village.

12
‘Thank You for Your Service’

Jewish War Veterans work to pay tribute

to those who fought for our freedom.

15
Meet Israel’s New Consul

General to the Midwest

Yinam Cohen has his eye on Michigan-

Israel business opportunities.

18
Frontline Help for COVID

Hatzalah of Michigan works to help

patients access appropriate treatment.

19
Bail Denied

Danny Fenster faces new charges in

Myanmar.

20
Ann Arbor Federation

Celebrates 2022 Annual

Community Campaign

Israeli Knesset Member Alon Tal joins in

the festivities via Zoom.

22
A Wall in Detroit

Reporter Erin Einhorn explains how

Jewish people benefited from racist

housing policies of the past.

23
Menorah in the D Is Back

In-Person

People can choose to attend in-person

or virtually.

24
Silver Anniversary

Rabbi Michael Moskowitz celebrates
25 years at Temple Shir Shalom.

BUSINESS
26
‘Three Shmears’ for Mannie’s

For 18 years, Mannie’s Bagel and

Delicatessen has fed the Lake Orion

community.

SPORTS
28
Fearless Freshman

Avery Gach proved he belonged on the

Birmingham Groves offensive line.

FOOD
30
Sassy Sides

Update your Thanksgiving menu

with new veggie dishes.

GIFT GUIDE
34
Books for Chanukah

A batch of Jewish-themed tomes to

delight and teach children.

36
Time to Get the Toys

Shop early this year to get the perfect

toy at Toyology.

40
Special Deliveries for Chanukah

Paula and Randy Slof offer the

perfect ekuBOX.

44
DeLIGHTful

Chanukiahs crafted from found objects

help the artist create a connection to

families, the community and Judaism

from home.

46
Star Power

Jeweler Marcy Feldman’s Star of David

necklace is a must-have symbol of pride.

48
Holiday Gift & Dining Guide

Listings

MAZEL TOV
50
Moments

SPIRIT
51
Torah portion
52
Light in Dark Times
54
The Importance of

Having a Vision
56
Synagogue Directory

46

26

Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Nov. 12: 4:55 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Nov. 13: 5:57 p.m.

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.

ON THE COVER:
Cover Art: Rendering of Phase 1 of The
Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. Courtesy
of Moiseev-Gordon & Associates Inc.
Cover design: Kelly Kosek

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Nov. 11-17, 2021 / 7-13 Kislev 5782 | VOLUME CLX, ISSUE 14

ARTS & LIFE
58
Six Feet Apart

Lynne Avadenka’s collaborative

book project themed around the

idea of ‘four cubits’ wins award.

60
Celebrity News

EVENTS
61
Community Calendar

ETC.
The Exchange 62
Obituaries
64
Looking Back 70

contents

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