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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 56 | FEBRUARY 1 • 2024 F ounder and longtime owner of Willoway Day Camp, Arnold “Arnie” Fisher was also a dedicated teacher, lifelong learner, loyal friend and loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. After a lifetime committed to bettering the world and uplifting those around him, Arnie passed away on Jan. 18, 2024, at his West Bloomfield home. He was 93. “He was one-of-a-kind,” ...…
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…58 | FEBRUARY 1 • 2024 J N RITA BARISH, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 14, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Sidney Barish; daughters and son-in-law, Shelli Feinberg (partner, Harold Etkin), Jody (Jeff) Hersh; son and daughter- in-law, Ryan and Jennifer Barish; son-in-law, Stewart Shifman; grandchildren, Joshua (Jess Brecker) Feinberg, Samantha (Matthew) Abeles, Jordan Fishman, Zachary (Ashley) Shi...…
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…“It is not for you to complete the task, but neither are you free to desist from it.” — PIRKEI AVOT 2:21. Cantor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz stands next to a recycling bin in the foyer of Temple Beth El, purchased with a Hazon mini grant. Beth El created a plan for intergenerational gardening, and Hazon provided a summer intern to teach the kids at camp. ABOVE: Tamarack and summer camps involved as green team. “It’s not what a Camps Sensory t...…
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…on the go people | places | events thursday, feb. 1 editor's picks GARDEN CLUB KICKOFF 6-8 pm, Feb. 1. The Giving Gardens season will begin with brain- storming on what items to grow this year. Plant parsley seeds for Passover plant distribution; make pickled beets and watch Chef Cari’s cooking demonstration of a traditional Russian dish. At Yad Ezra kosher food pantry, 2850 W. 11 Mile, Berkley. Free; includes refreshments. Info: carly@yad...…
…on the go continued from page 25 ISRAELI DANCING 8-10 pm, Feb. 5-26. All levels of dancers are welcome. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Southfield Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen. $7. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. tuesday, feb. 6 WOMEN IN ISRAELI CINEMA 2:30 pm, Feb. 6. Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University presents Dr. Rachel S. Harris of University of Illinois. The femin...…
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…camp guide Summer Smiles Camp Ganeinu celebrates 30 years. JUDY GREENWALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER CLOCKWISE: Playing in a ball pit puts a smile on the face of Meir Leib, 4, of Huntington Woods. Ganeinu campers enjoy some time in the dirt. Shaya Nachlas, 8, of Oak Park and Jordan Elberg, 8, of Southfield have fun preparing challahs. Hinda Golda Davidson, 12, of Oak Park, Noga Feldman, 12, of West Bloomfield, Zahava Hadar, 13, of Huntington Wood...…
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