…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 SPREADING GOODNESS their generosity toward such respected the two of them if the meeting was a Agriculture Daniel Glickman put it this he end of an era it's not. learning centers as local day schools, the success. David said, 'We had an excellent way at the funeral: "David was as com- David Hermelin's legacy lies JCC, the Jewish Federation's Hermelin- exchange of views. He came in with hi...…
…The American Friends of Bar-Ilan University deeply mourn the passing of DAVID HERMELIN, of blessed inory David was a giant in all of his and Doreen's countless endeavors, and our community, nation and people have been blessed and enriched by his multiple outstanding qualities. None of his strengths, however, equaled David's incredible unfailing menschlekeit, whether dealing with world leaders or with the most routine of contacts. While this...…
…AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936 - 2000 "The void I feel in my heart and head gives me a sense that will never be filled again with a David Hermelin. He had every single sen sitivity that a great leader -- not just a Jewish leader -- would have. "His commitment to every uni- versal and Jewish humanitarian cause was incomparable. .He was as beloved and charismatic a Jewish leader as I have ever known. I loved David Hermelin with pas- sion on...…
…World ORT, American ORT, Women's American ORT and ORT Israel mourn the passing of our past President, friend and supporter Ambassador David B. Hermelin American ORT Women's American ORT Justice Richard Goldstone President Alice Herman Executive Director A The Board of Directors of the Jewish Home & Aging Services The Foundation, Auxiliary, Benefactors, Staff, Residents and Families of the Jewish Home & Aging Services Send Prayers of...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 FAR-REACHING INFLUENCE HARRY KI RS BAUM Staff Writer fter David Hermelin lost his bat- tle with cancer on Nov. 22, his history of close ties with politi- cally connected friends and world statesmen was proven in the out- pouring of words and letters of bereave- ment received by his family. "He loved his job as ambassador," said Emery Klein, a longtime community activist from Southfield ...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 `A TORNADO OF A MAN' Ambassador Hermelin's stamp on Norway 'Won't soon be forgotten. BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News W hen David Hermelin was appointed U.S. ambassador to Norway in late 1997, many of his American friends said that Norway probably would never be the same. While that may have been a bit of an overstatement, it wasn't too far off. Hermelin took the Scandinavian...…
…A GREAT MAN HAS FALLEN We share in the grief of family, friends and the entire community at the tragic and untimely passing of practically anyone who would listen — telling the Norwegians about "the American way" and the need for inter- national understanding, peace and cooperation. He also became a tour guide of sorts, taking relatives, friends and, sometimes, total strangers on spur-of-the-moment jaunts to famous Norway attractions. "I rem...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 THE JEWISH PIED PIPER KERI GUTEN COHEN Story Development Editor V oices were hushed as Jewish professionals and staff at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building gathered Nov. 22, for a brief memorial to David Hermelin. After a moment of silence, Penny Blumenstein, president of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, spoke a few quiet words, telling the group what they already knew:...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Stair Writer T the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at U-M — also described Hermelin as "one of the greatest raconteurs I have ever heard, a most charitable and creative per- son, and a friend to all in need." Additionally, Gitelman remembers Hermelin as "a model of Jewish leader- ship and mentshlichkeit — thoughtful, energizing, inspirin...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 CANCER HERO DAVID SACHS Staff Writer F 12/1 2000 28 or the past two years, a war has raged within David Hermelin's brain — a battle between a boundless positive spirit and a rampaging malignant growth. "I want to survive this thing," Hermelin said in September 1999, eight months after undergoing brain tumor surgery. "I want to deal with successes, not failure. I have a real great att...…
…The Jewish Theological Seminary mourns the death of a leader of the Jewish HERMELIN FILE Personal Born: Dec. 27, 1936, in Detroit. Died: Nov. 22, 2000, at age 63, in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Education: Central High School, Detroit, 1954; bachelor's in business administra- tion, University of Michigan, 1958. Family: Married the former Doreen Curtis in 1958; five children, Marcie (Robert) Orley, Karen Hermelin (Marc Borman), Brian (Jen...…
…We Mourn The Passing Of Ambassador avid Hermelin An Irreplaceable Leader, An Irrepressible Friend and Colleague We extend heartfelt sympathy to Doreen and the Hermelin family JEWISH MEDI RENAISSANCE A Michael H. Steinhardt, Chairman Judy Steinhardt Arthur M. Horwitz, President Gina Horwitz DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JN 12 / 1 2000 30 Jewish Times …
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 DAVID'S ENT0H6JSFkASINV41, 0A8DE LLOVE: "A great man has fallen this day in Israel." — II Samuel, Chapter 3 N o statement could better capture our feelings on the passing of David Hermelin. So much has been written about David's rich legacy of commit- ment and contributions — to America, to Israel, to Detroit and the Jewish community here and around the world, to Jewish education, to c...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 HUMOR HELPED SHAPE DAVID - s . , . m.., - is like Abbott losing Costello, \:), Burns losing Allen, Martin losing Lewis. While most people knew David Hermelin as a Jewish philanthropist, communal leader, business entrepre- BILL neur and diplomat, I knew him as a CARROLL comedy-writing partner. And I was Special to the usually the straight man. Jewish Arews We wrote shows for many pro- gram...…
…• `,Z, • \';'; - • ' • ..s •°, • s'•?. 4.,,A40" „•.„ Ntb* cv , ‘ , „ ' .• • • o • ••••••\^.)-- :, eaTamMANNUM„ a:T w'Mr 40;67, " 0:01A•41 P:A. ., • • • The Officers, Board of Trustees, Clergy and Staff of Congregation Shaarey Zedek offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Hermelin family on the passing of our beloved leader and friend AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN • 1 " =!, whose commitment to the Jewish heritage, ...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 DAVID HELPED J.E.T. SOAR 0 ur tradition in the theater is to show our appreciation of an artist with applause — a curtain call. At the Jewish Ensemble Theatre, David Hermelin never would take center stage, but he was definitely a EVELYN key player. At our very beginnings, ORBACH Henrietta — his sister — suggested ..5pecial to the we go see David, a deed she and I Jewish News repeated mul...…
…ti Your kindness, generosit y, humor and dedication will be with us forever." Ambassador David 1936 - B. Herme in 2000 P411.11-C-E SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PALACE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT …
…..EaREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 DAVID TAUGHT US KEY LESSONS B eyond everything that already has been said about David Hermelin, and all of the beneficiaries of his work around the earth, even more important is how many of us are better because he touched our lives. David taught us that it wasn't only important to give and be involved in the community, but that it is so per- sonally rewarding. He taught us it was- n'...…
…FOREVER OURS topm nrn) n1prn .tP5viin 11's )5aN 1N12) AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 May Hashem console you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. CHAMPION OF LIFE from page 31 suming and not to be identified as Jews. This was an impossible task for David Hermelin. Upon our arrival in Leningrad, David and Doreen were detained for an extended period. The KGB thought it was a little strange that two not- too-tall people came w...…
…FOREVER OURS AMBASSADOR DAVID B. HERMELIN, 1936-2000 MAKING THINGS HAPPEN Business leaders recall Hermelin's impact on their lives. keting and the promotional end, and Bob was more bricks and mortar. The building never could have been built without them. "As a team, they were disparate personalities that meshed very well," said Wilson. Hermelin was a member of the board of Arbor Drugs ALAN ABRAMS -president at one time," said Gerson. "Thei...…
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…Staff Notebook divin) bears monkey s in hot tubs wolverines mak, aireis in the snow -rroz.e4 -rrays Correction The Karen Davidson Garden at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, is named in honor, not in memory, of William Davidson's wife, Karen. Karen and William Davidson live in Bloomfield Hills. The Jewish News deeply regrets the error made in the story "Gift Of Knowledge" (Nov. 24, page 48), and any hurt that may have be...…
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…This eel Israeli officials dispute charges of using "excessive force." AVI MACHLIS Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem treams of words have been written and spoken about the Israeli- Palestinian violence that erupted in late September. But none stand out as much as one phrase, "excessive force," in describing how badly Israel's international image has been tarnished. Although the conflict evolved from Palestinian riots into a far more com- ...…
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