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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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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. 
 

