DECEMBER 9 • 2021 | 27 by finding a document or a picture hidden in the archives, then adds context around its history by bringing in things like newspaper articles or other items. “I take people on this journey with me and through the discovery of more information,” she says. In Temple Beth El’s archives, Gottlieb says there is no shortage of interesting stories. With about 1,500 linear feet of archival material housed in hundreds of different collections, she’s able to comb through rabbinical, family, building and affiliate group collections, among others. “Our collection expands into early Michigan Jewish history, not just Temple Beth El,” she explains. “It has photographs, movie reels, audiotapes and oral histories.” EXPANDING OUT OF THE BOX WITH ON-THE- GROUND SEGMENTS Now, Gottlieb and Temple Beth El are partnering with Robbie Terman, director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives of the Federation, to expand the Out of the Box program. A new on-the-ground segment “Out of the Box: A Bisel of History” captures short snippets of Metro Detroit Jewish history around town, which are then shared on Facebook Live, Instagram and TikTok. They’re rotated out every other week with traditional Out of the Box segments. Together, Gottlieb and Terman work to bring Jewish culture to new audiences, particularly young followers who engage with TikTok. So far, they’ve gotten more than 300,000 likes, 2 million views and nearly 6,000 followers since the TikTok account was created two months ago. “Archives have long been thought of as places with dusty, old boxes filled with dull documents,” Terman says. Through Out of the Box, she continues, Gottlieb has proven otherwise while sharing the fascinating, surprising and even wacky stories that she finds. “With her creative thinking and passion for Michigan Jewish history, she has found new ways to bring stories to the public,” Terman says, “as well as educate them on the importance of archives.” Robbie Terman and Laura Gottlieb 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 What Is Your Plan?..... Call Us. We focus on Probate Litigation and Administration. Administering estates where everyone is on the same page. Protecting you from self-dealing parties appointed by will, trust or the court. Protecting you from family members who always want more. michprobate.com 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 What Is Your Plan?..... Call Us. We focus on Probate Litigation and Administration. Administering estates where everyone is on the same page. Protecting you from self-dealing parties appointed by will, trust or the court. Protecting you from family members who always want more. michprobate.com The Probate Law Firm of The Probate Law Firm of 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 What Is Your Plan?..... Call Us. We focus on Probate Litigation and Administration. Administering estates where everyone is on the same page. Protecting you from self-dealing parties appointed by will, trust or the court. Protecting you from family members who always want more. michprobate.com 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 What Is Your Plan?..... Call Us. We focus on Probate Litigation and Administration. Administering estates where everyone is on the same page. Protecting you from self-dealing parties appointed by will, trust or the court. Protecting you from family members who always want more. michprobate.com 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 24725 West 12 Mile – Ste. 110 Southfield, MI 48034 1-248-945-1111 The Probate Law Firm of The Probate Law Firm of Love is in the air at Thav Ryke and Associates Tom Langan is one of the premier attorneys in our office. Many in the area know his family, who own all the Langans’ bowling alleys and restaurants. He is engaged to his long-time girlfriend — and the best paralegal in our office — Tiffany Jenkins. The happy couple will be married December 17th.