JUNE 9 • 2022 | 3

PURELY COMMENTARY 
4-11 Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
12 
Promising New Hub for the
 
Jewish Community
 
White Lake farm to host events,
 
provide equestrian therapy.

16 
Strictly Business Event Back
 
In-Person
 
JVS + Kadima to announce new name for
 
combined organization at event that
 
features headliner Jason Raznick,
 
Benzinga founder and CEO.

18 
A Home of Its Own
 
Kehillat Eitz Chayim purchases building
 
in Oak Park.

20 
Albert Kahn’s Legacy
 
Detroit’s foremost architect is featured
 
in new museum exhibit.

24 
Inclusive, Progressive
 
Reconstructionism
 
Congregation T’chiyah has tripled in size
 
in seven years.

26 
Mitzvah for Dogs 
 
Meet Eliana Weiss and Drew Edelstein
 
who make an impact with their love of dogs.

28 
Community Security Update
 
Federation’s security program is now a 
 
standalone organization.

29 
Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival
 
Begins this Month
 
Three in-person and 20 virtual events
 
are planned.

FACES AND PLACES
30 
Third Annual JVS + Kadima
 
Frame of Mind Benefit and
 
Arts Showcase

31 
Temple Beth El Celebrates
 
Lag b’Omer

32 
Friendship Circle Village
 
Volunteer Open House

SPORTS
34 
They’re ‘Beaming’ over Their
 
Trip to Israel
 
Former U-M gymnastics teammates will
 
compete for Team USA at the Maccabiah
 
Games.

BUSINESS
38 
Israeli Jeweler Comes to Troy
 
5,500-square-foot showroom offers new
 
options for bridal jewelry and beyond.

39 
Here’s To

NEXT DOR 
41 
Stop and Smell the Flowers 
 
NEXTGen Detroit’s Blooms + Brunch
 
program with Goldner Walsh.

42 
Creating Her Own Path
 
Wellness blogger and influencer Sari
 
Diskin makes honest storytelling a priority.

MAZEL TOV
44 
Moments

SPIRIT
46 
All of Us Count!
47 
Torah Portion
48 
Synagogue Directory

ARTS&LIFE
50 
Great Lakes Chamber Music
 
Festival Marks 29 Years
 
A series of events takes place June 10-25
 
in Metro Detroit.

52 
Shoah Ambassadors Nominated
 
for Four Michigan Emmys 
 
Filmmaker Keith Famie connects with
 
Hillel of Metro Detroit to set up screenings
 
at universities.

54 
Art in the Park
 
“Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan”
 
can be viewed at parks in Ann Arbor
 
and Ypsilanti.

57 
Celebrity News

contents

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12

Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, June 10, 8:51 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, June 11, 10:03 p.m.

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

ON THE COVER:
Cover photo: Adam Wooten (left) 
and Alan Gerdov.

Photo Credit: Michigan Athletics
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

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June 9-15, 2022 / 10-16 Siva 5782 | VOLUME CLXXI, ISSUE 17

EVENTS
58 
Community Calendar

ETC.
The Exchange 60
Obituaries 
62
Looking Back 70

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