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 

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