December 29, 2022 (vol. 172, iss. 20) • Page Image 1
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Dec. 29, 2022-Jan. 4, 2023 / 5-11 Tevet 5783 thejewishnews.com A look back at the year that was. See page 10 …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Dec. 29, 2022-Jan. 4, 2023 / 5-11 Tevet 5783 thejewishnews.com A look back at the year that was. See page 10 …
…$200 Dec. 22-28, 2022 / 28 Kislev - 4 Tevet 5783 $200 Dec. 22-28, 2022 / 28 Kislev - 4 Tevet 5783 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Ulpan Ulpan Army Army An Detroit moms of IDF Lone Soldiers provide a web of support for each other. See page 10 …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com $200 Dec. 15-21, 2022 / 21-27 Kislev 5783 …
…THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Ex-Soviet state is both Shi’a Muslim and friendly to Israel. See page 14. Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Azerbaijan A Visit to thejewishnews.com Dec. 8-14, 2022 / 14-20 Kislev 5783 …
…thejewishnews.com THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS thejewishnews.com THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS Haul Out the Holly Movie producer Joel Paul Reisig’s quest for holiday rom-coms lands at historic Holly Hotel. See page 44. $200 Dec. 1-7, 2022 / 7-13 Kislev 5783 …
…$200 Nov. 24-30, 2022 / 30 Cheshvan - 6 Kislev 5783 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com After After Oxford Oxford At the first anniversary of the deadly school shooting, legislation for common sense gun reform may be in reach. See page 12 …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com $200 Nov. 17-23, 2022 / 23-29 Cheshvan 5783 Unthinkable International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day provides connection and support to loved ones left behind. See page 12 …
…$200 Nov. 10-16, 2022 / 16-22 Cheshvan 5783 $200 Nov. 10-16, 2022 / 16-22 Cheshvan 5783 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Visionary Joshua Sirefman returns to Detroit to transform the historic Michigan Central Station into Ford’s futuristic innovation hub. See page 32 Future! Future! to the to the Back …
…$200 Nov. 3-9, 2022 / 9-15 Cheshvan 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Read the candidates’ stances on key issues in the JN’s Voter Guide. See page 14 …
…$200 Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2022 / 2-8 Cheshvan 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Women ofValor Meet two Survivors who recently celebrated their 100th birthdays. See page 12 …
…$200 Oct. 20-26, 2022 / 25 Tishrei-1 Cheshvan 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Limmud is Back A day of Jewish learning takes place — in person — at the Wayne State campus Oct. 30. See page 12 …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Champion FOR DETROIT A The community mourns the loss of Eugene Driker, a civic leader who supported its cultural institutions and helped mediate the agreements that saved Detroit from bankruptcy. See page 12 $200 Oct. 13-19, 2022 / 18-24 Tishrei 5783 thejewishnews.com …
…$200 Oct. 6-12, 2022 / 11-17 Tishrei 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Etrog Art Transforming ancient, biblical fruit into custom tallit clips and pendants for Sukkot. See page 30 …
…$200 Sept. 29-Oct. 5 2022 / 4-10 Tishrei 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Making Amends The best way to apologize (and forgive) in preparation for Yom Kippur. See page 32 …
…$200 Sept. 22-28, 2022 / 26 Elul 5782 - 3 Tishri 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com See page 34 …
…$200 Sept. 15-21, 2022 / 19-25 Elul 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com This practicing Jewish player on the U-M football team fasts on Yom Kippur, keeps kosher on Passover, and has a passion for strength and conditioning. See page 28 Keeping the Faith …
…$200 Sept. 8-14, 2022 / 12-18 Elul 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com The Jewish community has embraced the work of Detroit Dog Rescue, slated to open a new facility this fall. See page 12 for the Dogs A Mitzvah …
…$200 Sept. 1-7, 2022 / 5-11 Elul 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel • American Jewish History • Hebrew Language • Judaism • Israel Studies • Holocaust Studies • Israel Study Abroad Program • Antisemitism Guide • Visiting Scholars • Israeli Film Festival • Endowed Chair in Israel Studies • Interdisciplinary • MSU Hillel • Jewish Studies Program • Social Events • Cultur...…
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT $200 Aug. 25-31, 2022 / 28 Av- 4 Elul 5782 thejewishnews.com An Astonishing Search for Roots Long-lost brother’s descendants discover their U.S. family eight decades after the Shoah. See page 12 …
…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS $200 Aug. 18-24, 2022 / 21-27 Av 5782 thejewishnews.com Food. Fun. Faith. Hazon’s Jewish Food Festival is back live and in-person at Detroit’s Outdoor Adventure Center. See page 12 …
…$200 Aug. 11-17, 2022 / 14-20 Av 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Car Guy The Car Guy’s Eddie Alterman has spent a career behind the wheel of the world’s snazziest autos. See page 12 …
…$200 Aug. 4-10, 2022 / 7-13 Av 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com From Frankel to Fatigues Determined high school grad forgoes her prom for basic training. See page 12 …
…$200 July 28-Aug. 3, 2022 / 29 Tammuz-6 Av 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com So Near WINDSOR LURES NEW JEWISH RESIDENTS — EVEN FROM DETROIT. See page 12 A Bridge …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Nothing But Love Rescued disabled dog becomes an affectionate inspiration to all. See page 10 $200 July 21-27, 2022 / 22-28 Tammuz 5782 …
…$200 July 14-20, 2022 / 15-21 Tammuz 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT The JN celebrates its 80th birthday along with the class of 1960 from Mumford High. See page 12 thejewishnews.com 80 80 th th 80 80 th th Happy Happy …
…$200 July 7-13, 2022 / 8-14 Tammuz 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Detroit Teen Mission returns to Israel in force. See page 34 Promised Land Back to the …
…$200 June 30-July 6, 2022 / 1-7 Tammuz 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Back, Live Kickin’ Back, Live Kickin’ Kids Kicking Cancer holds its first in-person “Belting Ceremony” since the pandemic. See page 12 and and …
…$200 June 23-29, 2022 / 24-30 Sivan 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com A ‘Tree’ of A ‘Tree’ of Remembrance Remembrance Shoah survivor’s family donates memorial sculpture to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. See pages 12 and 45 …
…$200 June 16-22, 2022 / 17-23 Sivan 5782 $200 June 16-22, 2022 / 17-23 Sivan 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Hands in the Dirt … Heart with Nature Oak Park herbalist’s Sunny Squirrel Farm is a healing and sharing place. See page 12 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT …
…$200 June 9-15, 2022 / 10-16 Sivan 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com They’re ‘Beaming’ Over Their Trip to Israel Former U-M gymnastics teammates will compete for Team USA at the Maccabiah Games. See page 34 …
…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Dispatch from Dnipro One woman’s story of escaping — and surviving — the bombing of Kharkiv, Ukraine. See page 12 $200 June 2-8, 2022 / 3-9 Sivan 5782 …
…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com A happy ending as an “only child,” 62, meets her unknown siblings for the first time. See page 12 $200 May 26-June 1, 2022 / 25 Iyar - 2 Sivan 5782 A happy ending as an “only child,” 62, meets A happy ending as an …
…$200 May 19-25, 2022 / 18-24 Iyar 5782 $2 May 19-25, 2022 / 18-24 Iyar 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Class of 2022 Class of 2022 Class of 2022 Maz el Tov, Maz el Tov, See page 53 …
…$200 May 12-18, 2022 / 11-17 Iyar 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT the thejewishnews jewishnews.com .com Motor City NFT Drop A new program at three Broder & Sachse-owned Detroit buildings offers residents a chance to own and collect digital art. See page 12 …
…$200 May 5-11, 2022 / 4-10 Iyar 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com $200 May 5-11, 2022 / 4-10 Iyar 5782 $200 May 5-11, 2022 / 4-10 Iyar 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT the thejewishnews jewishnews.com Witness Witness to War JFS social worker aids Ukrainian refugees in Poland. See page 14 …
…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com A March in the Park A March in the Park Jewish War Veterans help to break ground on The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. See page 14 $200 April 28-May 4, 2022 / 27 Nissan-3 Iyar 5782 …
…$200 April 21-27, 2022 / 20-26 Nissan 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Sights Set on the Future Temple Shir Shalom embarks on $8.1 million expansion. See page 12 …
…$200 April 14-20, 2022 / 13-19 Nissan 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com …
…$200 April 7-13, 2022 / 6-12 Nissan 5782 April 7-13, 2022 / 6-12 Nissan 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Universal Language Universal The Metro Detroiter and network of family, friends and strangers band together to assist Afghan refugees. See page 10 $200 April 7-13, 2022 / 6-12 Nissan 5782 $200 April 7-13, 2022 / 6-12 Nissan 5782 JEWISH NEWS …
…$200 March 31- April 6, 2022 / 28 Adar II – 5 Nissan 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Through the Rearview Mirror WAR On the ground with Ukrainian refugees fleeing into Poland. See page 12 …
…$200 March 24-30, 2022 / 21-27 Adar II 5782 $200 March 24-30, 2022 / 21-27 Adar II 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Return Return to the to the Promised Promised Land Land Federation’s 2023 Motor City Mission marks Detroit’s first community-wide journey to Israel since 2008. See page 12 …
…$200 March 17-23, 2022 / 14-20 Adar II 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com There’s A Group for That Federation’s Affinities Department offers lots of options for Gen Xers. See page 12 …
…$200 March 10-16, 2022 / 7-13 Adar II 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Ukraine Ukraine Standing with Family ties to Ukraine run deep in Detroit’s Jewish community. Read about their struggles and survival in a country under attack. See page 12 …
…$200 March 3-9, 2022 / 30 Adar 1- 6 Adar II 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Uniting Generations New JCC program offers resources, events for grandparents and grandkids. See page 12 …
…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS $200 Feb. 24-March 2, 2022 / 23-29 Adar 1 5782 thejewishnews.com thejewishnews.com Jewish Bakery Renewal Stacy Fox is determined to preserve — and improve — Jewish-style bakeries in Metro Detroit. See page 12 …
…$200 Feb. 17-23, 2022 / 16-22 Adar 1 5782 200 Feb. 17-23, 2022 / 16-22 Adar 1 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com of the Bench A Titan The life and legacy of Judge Avern Cohn, 1924-2022. See page 12 …
…$200 Feb. 10-16, 2022 / 9-15 Adar 1 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Meet this year’s cohort of Jewish young professionals in Metro Detroit. See page 10 Love stories from Jewish Senior Life Jewish-style deli coming to Detroit JARC & Federation team up to vaccinate thousands + …
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com $200 Feb. 3-9, 2022 / 2-8 Adar 1 5782 Sisters Unite Sisters Unite Jewish women’s groups in Metro Detroit make waves — and lasting friendships. See page 12 …
…$200 Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2022 / 25 Shevat- 1 Adar 1 5782 $200 Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2022 / 25 Shevat- 1 Adar 1 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Hostage Aftermath Examining the courage required to be a rabbi, community support, antisemitism and security issues. See page 14 …
…$200 Jan. 20-26, 2022 / 18-24 Shevat 5782 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com JEWISH NEWS Sculpture Hockey star Elle Hartje explores family roots, grows personally during a pandemic- plagued season in Slovakia. See page 28 Sculpture …