…22 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 C hrist Church Cranbrook needed space for offices and educational programs during a major renova- tion project. Temple Beth El opened its doors. Clergy from both congregations see it as a match made in heaven. Christ Church Cranbrook, a large Episcopalian congregation in Bloomfield Hills, embarked on a $10 million expan- sion and renovation project in 2019. The efforts focus on the church’s program center, wh...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 23 in numerous programs in recent years, including service projects over the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The church has participated in the temple’s annual Glazer Institute for several years. Christ Church Cranbrook took an active role in a vigil held at Beth El after the 2018 shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Last fall, the two congregations jointly sponsored a six-part class (p...…
…24 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 T his Purim, the Conservative Jewish community in Metro Detroit is reassuring its com- munity that on Zoom, as the Purim song goes, “we’ll merry merry be. ” Marking the one-year anniversary and noting that Purim was the last Jewish holiday that most Jews cel- ebrated together in the synagogue, Conservative congregations will com- bine their efforts to celebrate Purim virtually through a variety of program- mi...…
…pandemic, as we have created a community-wide website to bet- ter communicate about resourc- es and upcoming programming and educational opportunities. ” After Purim, the website, which is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, will remain as a resource for the synagogues to continue collaborating on efforts to serve the Jewish com- munity. Beth Ahm Executive Director David Goodman said the website will be a central...…
…A friend’s house fire nearly 100 years ago sparked a business idea that continues to grow and flourish, led by two local Jewish families. Globe Midwest Adjusters International traces its roots back to that century-old fire. In today’s world, public insur- ance adjusters help people get fair settlements from insurance companies after they suffer fires and other losses. Globe is now a national leader in the field. The Southfield-ba...…
…families together. Over the years, they’ve worked together and separately at different times, but by 1985, Globe Midwest Adjusters International was formed and the families have worked side-by-side ever since. “We took a local business and turned it into a national business and started generat- ing some of the largest clients around the country, ” says Bobby Levin, Globe’s president and chairman of the board. “We started with 10 em...…
…28 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 “I was always a grammar and words fanatic,” says Jamie Sherman, a Farmington Hills native now residing in Huntington Woods. “When I was trying to figure out what to major in in under- grad, I loved communications, I loved advertising, and I loved psychology. They all center around ways to get to know people, to express yourself and to understand people.” Her decision was ultimately determined by the fact...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 29 MAZEL TOV! DEC. 30, 2020 Brent Pliskow and Rabbi Lisa Delson of San Bruno, Calif., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noam Jonathan Delson Pliskow. Sharing in their joy are big brothers Micah and Asher. Grandparents Rob Pliskow of Huntington Woods and Larry and Marci Delson of Dublin, Ohio, also share in the joy. Noam is also the grandson of the late Rhonda Pliskow. Noam is named for his great-gran...…
…30 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 SPIRIT Cost of Atonement T his Shabbat, when we read Parshat Mishpatim, is the first day of Adar. This week’s additional read- ing for the month of Adar is titled Parshat Shekalim; in it is the Jewish peo- ple’s half-shekel contri- bution to the Mishkan, the Tabernacle. After the Jewish people sinned with the Golden Calf, God commanded Moses to tell the people to each bring an atonement of a half-shekel....…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 31 J aclyn Goldis has written and critiqued her own novels and feels confident about the time to pursue pub- lication. Her first, completed when she was 17 and living in Bloomfield Hills, never reached an agent’s desk. Almost 20 years later, her fourth, completed in Tel Aviv, became the first submitted for agent consideration and was moved along to be accepted by a publisher. When We Were Young (Grand Centr...…
…32 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 R andy Kaplan teaches in two ways — through classes at Farber Hebrew Day School and through songs he writes, performs and records. Kaplan hopes both ways have the ele- ment of fun. During the pandemic, Kaplan instructs Farber classes that include lit- erature, composition and drama. His most recent song, “The Mouth Is Connected to the Nose,” explains why masks are needed. It asks: “Are you equal to the task ...…
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…34 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, REDUX & HORROR/THRILLER Clarice, a new CBS series, starts Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. It follows FBI agent Clarice Sterling a year after (1993) the events depict- ed in the film The Silence of the Lambs. Michael Cudlitz, 56, whose father is Jewish, plays a main cast character. He was a series regular in Band of Brothers and Southland. Clarice was created by Alex Kurtzman, 47, and Jenny Lumet,...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 35 TOUR ISRAEL NOON-1PM, FEB. 11 Temple Shir Shalom is offer- ing a live, virtual “From the Underground to the IDF” tour with Rabbi Daniel Schwartz and Israeli tour guide Beni Levin. See three different fronts as we walk the Burma Road, fly with the air force in Ashdod and ride a tank at Latrun to learn about the for- mation of the Israel Defense Force. There is a charge. To register: shirshalom.org/ event/is...…
…36 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 about the effects of med- itation on emotional and physical well-being and dis- cuss techniques to devel- oping a meditation prac- tice. Register in advance at: zoom.us/meeting/ register/tJArcO-uqzsqHt- FwUiad4Hxm5KlWDTe- buGxn. After registering, you will receive a link via email to join the meeting. HEBREW POETRY 7-8 PM, FEB. 17 U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies will pres- ent a free Zoom webinar “Releasi...…
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…38 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY WENDY MARIE BLAU, 71, passed away Jan. 25, 2021, in Virginia Beach, Va. Wendy was a very passionate person in her beliefs. She created her own company, Ethan’s Wooden Toys. Also, she loved the out- doors and exploring nature amongst many other hobbies. Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Harry Blau; and her brother, Jeffrey Blau. She is survived by her broth-...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 39 continued on page XX The Fan Behind the Legends STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER D r. Robert E. “Bob” Matthews, of Farmington Hills, famous for his sports mem- orabilia collection, died Feb. 2, 2021, at age 85. A private family service was held Feb. 5 at Dorfman Chapel. For those who want to learn about Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax, Moe Berg, Al Rosen and other Jewish sports stars, the place to go is the ...…
…40 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 beloved husband of Shirley (nee Brody); devoted father of Dale Cohen (Cindy), Steven Cohen (Susan) and Lisa Keffer (Bryan); cherished grand- father of Robin, Ryan and Rachel Cohen, Jaymie Epstein (Matthew), Samuel, Noah and Joshua Cohen, Haley and Jayme Keffer; loving great-grandfather of Asher Bennett Epstein; dear brother of Sharon Ishee (Roger) and Leonard Cohen (the late Gloria Cohen). To view the se...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 41 Dept., 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507, mich- iganhumane.org/trib- utes; Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, holocaust- center.org; or Tamarack Camps, 6735 Telegraph Road, #380, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, tamarackcamps.com/ tributes. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. LYNNE RAE KONSTANT, 76, of Huntington Woods, died Jan. 28, 202...…
…42 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 GERALD LORENCE, 92, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra Sussman Lorence; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Geff and Pepi Lorence, and Matthew and Hannah Lorence; grandchil- dren, Mallory Lorence, Zach Lorence, Noah Lorence and Lorelai Lorence. Mr. Lorence was the devoted son of the late Elemer and the late Shari Lorinczi. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Ceme...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 43 He was a longtime share- holder at Fraser Trebilcock, was a member of the State Bar of Michigan, U.S. District, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and a board mem- ber emeritus of Sparrow Health System. Mr. Raven is survived by his wife of 47 years, Leslie (Shapiro) Raven; a daughter, Jane (Brad) Rosen; grandchildren, Elana Rosen and Sydney Rosen; a son, David (Marisa) Raven; brothers: Jeremy Raven,...…
…44 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Macular Degeneration Research at BrightFocus Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. c. 2010 FELA SZYMKOWICZ, 92, of Oak Park, died Feb. 3, 2021. She was active with Holocaust sur- vivor groups. Mrs. Szymkowicz is survived by her sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Marvin Szymkowicz and Diana Savit of Chevy Chase, Md., Michael and ...…
… FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 | 45 T here was a restaurant that served only French cuisine for just 42 people at one time … at booths and tables. Those who went to Raphael’s in Novi expected to spend at least three hours of epic moments in gas- tronomy. It was a high gourmet restaurant that did not place all the emphasis on show at the expense of its food … Surely, elegance symbolized by fire and ice is fake elegance … This, Raphael’s wa...…
…46 | FEBRUARY 11 • 2021 Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Displaced Children I nternational Holocaust Remembrance Day was commemorated two weeks ago on Jan. 27, 2021. The date marks the anniversary of the Soviet Union Army’s liberation of the largest Nazi death camp in Poland: Auschwitz-Birkenau. In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designat...…
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… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 3 contents Views 5-12 Special Coverage: Jews and Racial Justice “Heartbroken, Scared and Exhausted” 14 Local Jews of color respond to George Floyd’ s death. Jewish Groups Respond to Civil Unrest 18 Interfaith leaders stand together to denounce racial injustice. “I Want Them to be Visible” 20 Rep. Brenda Lawrence asks the Jewish community to stand in solidarity with the black community. Community Protests 22 The...…
…4 | JUNE 11 • 2020 | 29 Dear valued reader, Let’ s get right to it. During these very difficult times, why does the Jewish News matter more than ever? and Jewish Detroit. Arthur Horwitz …
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…6 | JUNE 11 • 2020 editor’ s note Learning from History Views Why Metro Detroit’ s Jews should stand up for justice and equality. I n March, the Jewish News ran a story about Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and his senior staff paying their regular visit to the Holocaust Memorial Center. Sheriff Bouchard went there, he told us, so that he and his staff “can bet- ter prepare our- selves to not let history repeat itself....…
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…W hen Shabbat ended Saturday, May 30, Ashira Solomon sat uncomfortably in front of her computer as she pro- cessed images of protesters and police clashing on the streets of Detroit over police brutality and racial injustice. Solomon, who is a Jew of color, described feeling abso- lutely devastated. A subsequent text from her best friend helped ease some of the pain. “I hope you know this goes without saying, but I’ m going to s...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 15 go to marches, register new voters, organize … Ultimately, if you feel moved at the moment (and we all should), commit to being in it for the long haul. I would like to see the Jewish community using their political powers and platforms to align with the policies and campaigns that advocate for human rights and decency. Let this not be a moment but a movement. CHRIS HARRISON, WATERFORD As a Jew, I can’ t ...…
…16 | JUNE 11 • 2020 DANIEL Y. HODGES, NOVI My rabbi was the first Jewish person to reach out and ask me how I am. There have been others who’ ve responded to my Facebook posts, but my rabbi called me. For those protesting peace- fully, I applaud and hold high. I struggle to hold myself among you. But my pain is real. I lost my father to racists just after my bar mitzvah. I have not burned. I have not broken. But my eyes flame, a...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 17 This is one of those instanc- es where you’ re either on my team — the team of all that is good and just and right — or you’ re not. There are no blurry lines, and there is no gray area. Justice must be demanded. I will fully rebuke my sup- port for any organization or acquaintance who does not stand on the side of what is just and right. If your biggest outrage in all of this is rioting or looting, you’ re no...…
…18 | JUNE 11 • 2020 continued on page 21 Jewish Groups Respond to Civil Unrest Interfaith leaders stand together to denounce racial injustice. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER A fter the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25, civil unrest has broken out throughout the country, including in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and others. In response to the events, many Metro Detroit Jewish organizations have shared their thoug...…
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…20 | JUNE 11 • 2020 T he Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations released a joint statement on June 2 con- demning the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, calling his death “nothing less than a modern-day lynching. ” The caucus also called for an end to systemic racism and demand- ing justice. U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence (D), who represents Michigan’ s 14th district, is one of the co-chairs of the caucus. Lawre...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 21 can’ t legislate racism. ’ I can’ t make anyone like me or dislike me because of the color of my skin. But I sure can protect the environment we work and live in, create laws that will swiftly hold those to the judicial pro- cess and make sure everyone knows if you choose to do this, there are consequences. ” Lawrence was grateful for the peaceful protestors in Detroit, where there was little arson or looting...…
…Across Metro Detroit, many protesters in majority-white suburbs with large Jewish populations mobilized on foot and in vehicles in support of the Black Lives Matter move- ment. Jewish News staffers reported from several of these scenes. WEST BLOOMFIELD About 500 people gathered at a police reform protest in West Bloomfield Friday afternoon, June 5. As the crowd amassed, volunteers walked around to help attendees register to vote. Pr...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 23 spirits are dying and we’ re standing idly by… We’ ve lived too long in a completely ignorant and racist society, and I’ m sick of it. ” In the police station parking lot, Reynolds and Callahan each said a few words, followed by a short speech from West Bloomfield Police Chief Mike Patton. Protesters also observed a moment of silence for Breonna Taylor’ s birthday. Taylor was killed in her Kentucky home on March 13...…
