28 | JULY 7 • 2022 

The Jewish Historical Society 
of Michigan held its annual 
meeting at the Detroit Police 
Athletic League’s “The Corner 
Ballpark” on the site of the 
old Tiger Stadium. It was a 
fine affair, the first in-person 
annual meeting since 2019. 
The weather was nice, the 
venue unique and the pro-
gram was excellent. 
There were several high-
lights along with the annual 
election of officers. The 2021 
and 2022 Leonard N. Simons 
History-Maker Awards — 
the Society’s highest honor 
— were given to Arthur 
M. Horwitz and Harriet B. 
Saperstein, respectively. 

Horwitz was introduced 
by incoming JHS President 
Jeannie Weiner, and outgoing 
President Risha B. Ring intro-
duced Saperstein. Ring also 
gave a presidential address, 
and Executive Director Dr. 
Catherine Cangany presented 
an annual report, both noting 
the substantial progress the 
JHS has made in growing 
membership and program-
ming despite the unforeseen 
challenges of the pandemic. 
 The program ended with 
the passing of the presidency 
to Weiner. Larry Gunsberg 
was emcee for the annual 
meeting, which more than 100 
people attended. 

 PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELAYNE GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY

Jewish Historical 
Society Annual 
Meeting

MIKE SMITH DJN FOUNDATION ARCHIVIST

Sitting: Award-winners Arthur Horwitz and Harriet Saperstein. 
Standing: Mike Smith, Jerry Cook, Stan Meretsky and Jim Grey.

Outgoing JHS President Risha Ring makes remarks at the event. 
New JHS President Jeannie Weiner and Simons History-
Maker Award-winner Arthur M. Horwitz

Michael, Sherry and Levi Smith

MIKE SMITH

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