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…March 28 • 2019 3 jn VIEWS 5-10 JEWS IN THE D 12 Moving Eastward Young Jewish Detroiters are fi nding the good life in the Woodward corridor. 20 Unlikely Case Immunized young father comes down with measles. 22 Challenging Vaccines In two local lawsuits, the court sides with Temple Israel, Hillel Day School. 24 Animal Rescue Dozens of dogs found at a Jewish cemetery. 26 Doggie Double Monni Must clones late daughte...…
…4 March 28 • 2019 jn Thursdays 1 pm - 4 pm April 4 & May 2, 2019 Bring your friends and your favorite game! Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub. will be served. There is no charge to attend but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY THE MONDAY PRIOR TO GAME DAY. Register online at temple-israel.org/GameDay or RSVP to Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. MATZAH Families with children 5 and under...…
…March 28 • 2019 5 jn F or decades, the Jewish com- munity moved in a north-by- northwest direction as the bulk of its population followed a path that took it from Northwest Detroit to Southfield, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and as far as Commerce. Anticipating or respond- ing to this geographic shift, the Jewish Federation, many of its beneficiary agencies, synagogues and other orga- nizations invested in facilities, build- ings...…
…6 March 28 • 2019 jn N early 20 years ago, I was work- ing at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles when a madman walked into our local JCC and start- ed shooting people. This occurred in the wake of Columbine, so people were on edge. Our Jewish summer camps, located just outside the city, boast a huge silver meno- rah sitting on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway. It is clearly visible to anyone driving along the ...…
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…8 March 28 • 2019 jn views G allup’ s 2019 World Affairs Survey confirms something that’ s held true for decades: Most American voters, whether Democrat or Republican, support and sympathize with Israel. Reading the report amid the national uproar over Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’ s tweets about the Israel lobby, several writers have focused on what they see as declin- ing support for Israel among liberal Democrats, who represen...…
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…10 March 28 • 2019 jn The Anti-Defamation League and the Silent Observer, an anonymous tip line for crime in Kent County, announced this week they are putting up a com- bined $7,000 in rewards for those coming forward to tell who has been vandalizing Temple Beth El in Battle Creek. Tipsters who offer information lead- ing to the arrest of individuals who are later sent to trial on the charges can receive cash awards for up to $7,000,...…
…March 28 • 2019 11 jn Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts frankelja.org/gala Gala honoring & BETH AND STEVE MARGOLIN ILANA GOLDBERG BLOCK ‘03 …
…Moving Eastward Young Jewish Detroiters are fi nding the good life in the Woodward corridor. jews d in the on the cover T he “nostalgic lifestyle” of Huntington Woods was a factor when Ilana and Adam Block, both professionals, chose the inner-ring Detroit suburb for their home seven years ago. “ At the time we purchased our home, both of us were working in Downtown Detroit so the location was a major consideration for us, ” Ilan...…
…Oak Park Berkley Royal Oak Huntington Woods City Commissioner Jeff Jenks, also a former mayor, said, “My house deed didn’ t allow my home to be sold to Jews although I’ m Jewish. ” Rabbi Dan Horwitz, 35, directs The Well, an award-winning pro- gram serving young, sometimes unaffiliated Jews. He grew up in West Bloomfield. His wife, Miriam, 38, a self-employed American Sign Language interpreter, is a native of Albany, N.Y. They, ...…
…14 March 28 • 2019 jn jews d in the programming, city parks and library. Visiting neighboring communities, they enjoy Oak Park’ s “great city pool and great parks” and Ferndale for “city festi- vals throughout the summer. ” MANY SYNAGOGUES “The Woodward corridor has always been an attraction, ” said 34-year Realtor Judy Palmer, who works under the umbrella of RE/MAX Showcase Homes in Birmingham. A Ferndale resident for 35 years, s...…
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…continued from page 14 16 March 28 • 2019 jn home in 2006. “We liked the good housing stock, the community atmosphere and that we often saw kids outside,” Aaron said. “ And being in the Berkley school district was a bonus as well.” For those who keep kosher, Oak Park also is close to One Stop Kosher Market and several kosher restaurants, including Kravings, Prime 10, Jerusalem Pizza, Dave’ s Gourmet and a kosher Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin...…
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…18 March 28 • 2019 jn continued from page 16 jews d in the “I enjoy walking and biking to downtown Ferndale, where I spend a lot of time with friends enjoying the variety of restaurants, bars and local shops,” she said. “I also love attend- ing the various festivals in the sum- mer, such as the DIY Street Fair and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. “On a typical Sunday, I can usually be found having brunch at Imperial with friends then he...…
…20 March 28 • 2019 jn ROCHEL BURSTYN CONTRIBUTING WRITER A vi Cohen, 23, of Oak Park has the measles, confirmed Monday evening. He is among the 10 additional cases confirmed after March 22, bringing the total to 18 at press time, according to the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD). He’ s also one of the three of 100 peo- ple who get the required two doses of measles vaccine who will still get measles if exposed to the virus, acco...…
…March 28 • 2019 21 jn Design Donated by: www.WalkForIsrael.org CelebrateISRAEL Sunday, May 5, 2019 Bouncies, Popcorn, Face Painting, Music--Fun for the Whole Family! * as of 3/20/19 Co-Sponsors:* Friends of Israel Suretta & Alan Must B’ nai Israel Synagogue Temple Israel National Council of Jewish Women Laurie & Sam Zeidman Jiffy Signs Inc. & JS Printing Volunteers for Israel Temple Beth El Anne & Euge Greenstein Amy & Andre Douville B...…
…22 March 28 • 2019 jn RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER jews d in the Challenging Vaccines Two local lawsuits ruled in favor of schools, not parents of unvaccinated children. A pair of lawsuits filed in 2015 against Temple Israel and Hillel Day School, requiring them to accept unvaccinated children into their programs, highlights a fault line between religious institutions attempting to pro- tect their communities from infect...…
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…24 March 28 • 2019 jn jews d in the STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dozens of dogs found at a Jewish cemetery. Animal Rescue M acomb and Oakland County animal control officers are investigating the discovery of dozens of dogs found in a garage at the Aaron Moishe Cemetery, also known as Beth Ahm Park, in Roseville. They found 33 dogs there and nine more dogs at the West Bloomfield rental residence of a 51-year old woman who ...…
…March 28 • 2019 25 jn Visit our Bloomfield Township store for all Passover shopping needs. From matzah and gluten free Kosher-for-Passover products to Kosher wine, we’ ve got you covered! Call us today to place your fish order. We freshly grind fish to order. Your Passover Shopping Destination EMPIRE Fresh Turkeys ORDER IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PASSOVER NEEDS $349 lb. Available in store on 4/12/19 EMPIRE Roasting Chickens $249 lb. ME...…
…26 March 28 • 2019 jn Doggie Double Monni Must clones late daughter’ s beloved pet, creating exact DNA match. S he turned 1 in November with little fanfare. There was no official celebration for Gunni, a beautiful black Labrador with soulful eyes, owned by photogra- pher Monni Must. But the puppy posed for a portrait wearing a party hat — and her birthday was signifi- cant in more ways than one. “She is just a delight,” Must says. ...…
…MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choral Ensembles FEATURING BARITONE MARK RUCKER AND CONCERT PREVIEW LECTURE Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 13, titled Babi Yar, memorializes the massacre of Ukrainian Jews by Nazi forces. The work remains one of the most enduring musical protests against antisemitism. An engaging and informative preview lecture by three scholars and the conductor will precede the concert and explore the historical context ...…
…28 March 28 • 2019 jn D r. Charles Silow, director of the Program for Holocaust Survivors and Families, a service of Jewish Senior Life, and the Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Michigan (C.H.A.I.M.), was honored for his 25 years of service with the Americanism Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution. In a ceremony Sunday, March 24, at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Silow received th...…
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…30 March 28 • 2019 jn jews d in the Women in search of a fresh start and the tools it takes to successfully seek and secure employment after divorce, disability or death of a spouse, or other life circumstances will take cen- ter stage at the 11th annual JVS Human Services Trade Secrets fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Detroit Marriott Troy. Keynote speaker and honorary chair Mindi Fynke, president and CEO of EH...…
…March 28 • 2019 31 jn “Dessert Only” Pickup Option is available at Young Israel of Oak Park, 15140 W. 10 Mile Road, on Thursday, April 18th | 11am-1pm CARRY-OUT MENU 2019 STARTERS Seder Plate ........................................................ $12.95 INCLUDES THE TRADITIONAL SYMBOLIC FOODS ON A SEDER PLATE. READY TO USE. Charoses (½ pint) *contains nuts ................................ $4.95 FRESH APPLES, NUTS, WINE, AND CINNAM...…
…32 March 28 • 2019 jn M any people find joy tinker- ing in the kitchen, using flavors and textures to express themselves and sharing with those close to them. Avid home chefs often hear their friends and family suggest they turn pro — sell their cre- ations in a store or open a restaurant. That is usually where the scheming ends. Not so for Mindy Ruben. The West Bloomfield resident took her cre- ations from the kitchen to grocery st...…
…March 28 • 2019 33 jn FILET SPECIAL Served with potato, vegetable and Zip Sauce. Includes one garlic bread basket. $19.95 DINNER FOR TWO Any choice of 2 per person: Soup, Salad, or pasta. Choice of any chicken dish: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Picatta, Chicken Marsala or Shrimp Steven Lelli. Served with vegetable, potatoes, and bread basket. $29.95 FAMOUS ONE POUND BIG BOWL OF PASTA Choice of Spaghetti or Penne with Bolognese ...…
…34 March 28 • 2019 jn jews d in the | faces&places Purim, Chabad in the D, March 21, Considine Little Rock Recreation Center, home of Detroit’ s fi rst JCC Purim, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, March 20 JAMIE FELDMAN Community Purim, March 20, Adat Shalom Synagogue DAVID GOODMAN ISAAC MINTZ Temple Israel, Purim Spiel, March 20 JAY DREIFUS (JAYDREIFUSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM) Purim, Temple Emanu-El, March 20 & 22 AdvancedDerm.com...…
…March 28 • 2019 35 jn The Yeshiva University alumni network spans the entire globe and offers unequalled access to professional networks, career resources, shared expertise and social support. With the help of the Office of Alumni Affairs, a YU alum is never far away. Did you know that 80% of all undergrads receive tuition assistance? At YU, we are happy to help. Just call 833-YU-HELPS. Enroll TODAY! Enrollment Deadline: May...…
…36 March 28 • 2019 jn JAN. 29, 2018 Jennifer (Satovsky) and Kevin Fantich of Bloomfield Hills are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Blake Fantich (Hana Dov). Harper and Leo are elated doting big sister and brother. Excited grandparents are Roz and Bernie Fantich, and Rhonda and Steven Satovsky, all of West Bloomfield. The proud great-grandparents are Betty and Marvin Adell, Shirley Cohen, Phyllis Satovsky and Connie Sk...…
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…38 March 28 • 2019 jn Rabbi Jennifer Lader Power And Responsibility I n this week’ s Torah portion, Nadav and Avihu, Aaron’ s eldest sons, are killed in a Divine fiery blaze after offering an esh zarah, a “strange fire before the Lord.” While commentators across the board argue about what exactly Nadav and Avihu did to deserve such a quick and violent death, the majority of them agree that Aaron’ s sons performed unauthorized a...…
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…40 March 28 • 2019 jn T o say that eighth-grader Cameron Klein has spare time would be a stretch. Outside of his workload at Hillel Day School, he spends his afternoons, evenings and some parts of the weekend honing his talents for the stage in hopes of someday making it on Broadway. Oh, and about that spare time? You can bet he’ s plugged in on his ear- buds listening to a Broadway musical soundtrack on Spotify. His current favor...…
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…42 March 28 • 2019 jn F our questions. Four cups of wine. Four types of children. At Passover, the number four figures prom- inently in the rituals of the seder, the ceremonial holiday meal that can be mesmerizing and mystifying. Four new delightful and brightly illus- trated books for young kids will enliven and help explain the popular eight-day spring holiday, which this year begins on Friday evening, April 19. Check them out whil...…
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…44 March 28 • 2019 jn DUMBO SOARS AGAIN Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, is a live-action version of the classic Disney cartoon about an elephant whose large ears make him, at fi rst, something of a laugh- ingstock. As the fi lm begins, the owner of a struggling circus (Danny DeVito) enlists a former star of the circus (Colin Farrell) and his children to care for the big-eared baby elephant. Financially, things take-off for the cir...…
…March 28 • 2019 45 jn SATURDAY, MARCH 30 INSTANT A CAPPELLA 12:30 pm, March 30. This free work- shop with Daniel Henkin will be held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. Singers wanted. The community is invited. No experience is necessary. No charge. Info: 248-357- 5544. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 LIMMUD MICHIGAN 9 am-5:15 pm, March 31. At the JCC in West Bloomfield. Limmud Michigan is an “Exploration and Celebration of A...…
…46 March 28 • 2019 jn THURSDAY, APRIL 4 KIDS PLAYGROUP 10-11:30 am, April 4. Also: April 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. At Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. The community is welcome to this open playgroup for children ages 0-5 and their favorite adults. Lindsay Mall and clergy will host songs, stories, games, crafts, occasional special guests and themed play days. Snack and bubble time for our littlest friends. No registra...…
…March 28 • 2019 47 jn SUNDAY, APRIL 7 STAND WITH TRANS 9:30-11:30 am, April 7. At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Parenting with love and acceptance will be discussed by Rabbi Becca Walker and Monica Sampson, MSW. A light breakfast will be served. Sponsored by Jewish Women’ s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit. Register: standwithtrans.org/upcoming-events/ be-the-light. Info: Roz Gould Smith, 248- 739-9254 or roz@standwithtrans.org. ...…
…48 March 28 • 2019 jn Essential tips, especially for teens going meatless. health Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have found that the age puberty hits is based on the gap between the parents’ and child’ s ultimate height, not genetics. In the study, published in the PLOS ONE journal, Dr. Yehuda Limony and Dr. Michael Friger of the BGU Faculty of Health Sciences, together with Slawomir Koziel at the Polish A...…
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…50 March 28 • 2019 jn A s a counselor, a com- mon complaint I hear is lack of confidence. For various reasons, people feel unsure about themselves, their actions or their rela- tionships. Many of us try to plan a life trajectory that will bring happiness and success. To determine goals, we dis- cern our ambitions based on family background, work experience, education, religion, race, expectations and other factors. Selecting reason...…
