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… behind the historic markers across the state of Michigan, and the power behind our endowment.” Judy was also the author of Jews in Michigan: Discovering the Peoples of Michigan (2001) and wrote…
… seeded the way for Jews to share their history and heritage so everyone could better understand the Jewish experience in America, particularly Michigan.” Judith Levin Cantor is survived by her husband…
… Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM), serving as president and longtime editor of the annual journal, Michigan Jewish History. She brought new life to the organization and was instrumental in devel- oping…
… responsibilities at a young age and became resourceful as a result. At 16, Judy graduated Central High School and attended the University of Michigan, studying English and history. Seeking adventure, she moved…
… around the state. As well as her work with the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, Judy was an active mem- ber of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, where she created an extensive archive of historical…
… infor- mation and personal memorabilia for the syna- gogue’s 120th anniversary celebration in 1981. In addition to serving on several boards, Judy received many honors, including the State of Michigan…
… “First Lady of Michigan” award in 1987, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan’s Leonard N. Simons History Award in 1998, the Eight Over Eighty Award from Jewish Senior Life of Metro Detroit in 2010…
… and the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in 2013. “Her tireless work was never about her,” said Judy’s niece Peggy Daitch. “She was so modest, but she did things that set the table for the future. She…
… York, NY 10022, (212) 407-6300, ats.org; or Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, 33228 W, 12 Mile, #349, Farmington Hills, MI 48332, (248) 915-0114, michjewishhistory…