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September 19, 2024 - Image 15

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The Detroit Jewish News, 2024-09-19

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22 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2024
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T

he ADL Michigan (Anti-
Defamation League) annual
Walk Against Hate will take
place 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at
the Southfield City Centre (26000
Evergreen Road) and covers a dis-
tance of nearly 2 miles. Registration
opens at 9 a.m.
The event aims to unite the com-
munity in a stand against antisemi-
tism, bigotry and bias, while raising
dollars for ADL Michigan.
Recent years have shown a disturb-
ing rise in antisemitic incidents in
Michigan. ADL’s Annual Report on
Antisemitic Incidents reveals a six-
fold increase in antisemitic incidents
in the state over the past five years,
with a whopping 140% increase in
2023 alone. This increase in hatred
includes harassment, vandalism, and
assault, which underscores the urgen-
cy of community action.
“Michigan has always been a
stronghold of diversity and inclusion,
but recent statistics highlight very
worrisome spikes of increased
antisemitism,” said Carolyn
Normandin, regional director for
ADL Michigan. “Our Walk Against
Hate is not only a call to action, but
also a celebration of those who work
tirelessly to foster understanding and
unity.”
This year, ADL will honor
a teacher from the west side of
Michigan as well as professionals
from Michigan State University,
University of Michigan and Wayne
State University. These individuals
will receive awards just prior to the
walk and lead the community when
the event commences.

MEET THE AWARDEES
Pam Baker is a teacher at Covert
Public Schools and is cited with the

Path to Education award for bringing
Covert students nearly 200 miles each
way to visit the Zekelman Holocaust
Museum after realizing her students
were having a hard time under-
standing the true impact of Nazis on
the Jews of Europe. Baker’s efforts
showcase her dedication to honoring
history and “going beyond” to set a
righteous path for education.
Nine Jewish professionals — from
MSU, U-M and WSU — have earned
the Path to Courage awards for work-
ing tirelessly to provide safe haven,
social and emotional support, edu-
cation and thought partnership to
students (as well as faculty and staff)
post Oct. 7.
Dr. Yael Aronoff, Robyn Hughey,
Rabbi Benzion Shemtov (from
Michigan State); Rabbi Fully
Eisenberger, Rabbi Alter Goldstein,
and Rabbi Davey Rosen (from
University of Michigan); and Dr.
Howard Lupovitch, Rabbi Yisrael
Pinson and Miriam Starkman (from
Wayne State) all demonstrated grit,

determination and active response
during the 2024/25 school year. These
professionals represent Hillel, Chabad,
the Serling Institute, the Jewish
Resource Center and the Cohn-
Haddow Center for Judaic Studies.
“These honorees are all remarkable
warriors in the fight against antisem-
itism and other forms of bigotry,”
Normandin said. “Whether it is facing
contemporary hatred on a college
campus or teaching young people
the real history of the Holocaust,
these folks demonstrate tremendous
resolve.”
Participants will have the chance to
engage in a meaningful walk, showing
their solidarity against antisemitism
and supporting the honorees. The
event will feature speeches from com-
munity leaders, educational segments
on fighting hate (with a child-friendly
activity) and an opportunity for par-
ticipants to connect with like-minded
individuals.



Register at walkagainsthate.org/michigan.

Event aims to unite community in a stand
against antisemitism, bigotry and bias.
ADL Hosts Walk Against Hate

Participants at a previous year’s Walk Against Hate

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OUR COMMUNITY
SPOTLIGHT

B’nai Moshe
Welcomes Back
Cantor Andrés Levy

B’nai Moshe is excited to
welcome back Cantor Andrés
Levy to its bimah to lead them
in High Holiday services as
well as on Sukkot and Simchat
Torah. Non-member tickets are
available. If interested, contact
the synagogue at (248) 788-
0600.
Cantor Levy will also be
leading Shabbat services
while in town, and a welcome
celebration will be held during
a Musical Shabbat Service
at B’nai Moshe on Friday,
Sept. 27, which includes a
dinner. The public is invited,
and dinner reservations are
required by Sunday, Sept. 22.
The cost is $10 per person and
reservations can be made at
bnaimoshe.org.
As a world-class cantor
from Argentina with extensive
experience and skills in
leading religious services,
weddings and Jewish events
in Latin America and the
U.S., Cantor Levy has served
as hazzan for High Holidays
in congregations throughout
Florida, Texas, California,
North Carolina, Argentina and
Chile.
Cantor Levy will also
be leading a concert titled
“Sukkot: A Holiday of
Rejoicing” at B’nai Moshe
on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7:30
p.m. Joining Cantor Levy will
be Hazzan Daniel Gross of
Adat Shalom Synagogue and
the B’nai Moshe Choir. This
concert is free of charge.


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