…56 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N Kam-Giliardi D r. Eliyahou Kam and Mrs. Flora Kam of West Bloomfield are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Dr. Rebecca Kam to Payam Giliardi, the son of Mr. Parviz Giliardi and Mrs. Parivash Somikh of Great Neck, N.Y. Rebecca earned both her bachelor’s in science and doctor of dental surgery degrees from the University of Michigan. Payam earned a bachelor’s degree at Queens College ...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 57 J N Forgiving a Wrong W e spend a good deal of time focusing on repentance (teshuvah) as we come to the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. There’s good reason. Maimonides writes in the Mishneh Torah, “Even though repentance and calling out to God are desirable at all times, during the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, they are even more desirable …” This focus on repentance, howeve...…
…58 | JULY 11 • 2024 I t took me two years to recover from the death of my father, of blessed memory. To this day, almost 20 years later, I am not sure why. He did not die suddenly or young. He was well into his 80s. In his last years, he had to undergo five operations, each of which sapped his strength a little more. Besides which, as a rabbi, I had to officiate at funerals and comfort the bereaved. I knew what grief look...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 59 plained about the lack of meat. But it makes no sense at all to do so when God has already told you, “Speak to the rock … It will pour forth its water, and you will bring water out of the rock for them, and so you will give the community and their livestock water to drink.” Moses had received the solution. Why then was he so agitated about the problem? Only after I lost my father did I understand the passage. ...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com JULY 11 • 2024 | 7 J N although undoubtedly Jews in those areas will take advantage! — this new contract fulfills two imperatives for Gesher. First, our mission statement says that we “serve all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. ” It also fulfills the imperative established by Rabbi Hillel...…
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…ARTS&LIFE THEATER W e’ve had enough” are the only three words anticipat- ed to be spoken by Jaden Kellman in the upcoming musical comedy production of Guys and Dolls, but he sings and dances a lot as part of the ensemble chosen by the Nicely Theatre Group, a professional, not-for-profit initiative. Also in his responsibilities with the show are chance involvements at any time when the actor portraying Guy Masterson (Patrick Lane...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 63 if something doesn’t happen somebody’s life is ruined. It’s super fun to imagine yourself in the world of this produc- tion, and I enjoy having fun with it.” Kellman, 21, has appeared in lots of education-spon- sored productions since starting out as a student at Clifford H. Smart Middle School in Commerce Township, where he audi- tioned for a stage production simply to be with friends. Initially, he had planned...…
…64 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N I n each of three generations from the Abrahamson fami- ly of Illinois, there is an artist working in a medium different from the other two, and the art- ist in the middle will be making his first visit to this summer’s Ann Arbor Art Fair. In between first helping his dad with the comple- tion of wood proj- ects and then later watching his son using sterling silver to express ideas in metal, David Abrahams...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 65 J N PUZZLE ANSWERS Solution to puzzle in 7/4/24 issue. years and decided I wanted to try something different, and I started painting. ” In moving on to a new approach to art, Abrahamson had to learn how to use some different tools and materials so he could represent his take on various environmental aspects that surrounded him. Abrahamson, 64, recalls how he enjoyed watching his father at work and then help- in...…
…66 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N FLY ME TO THE MOON (MOVIE & SONG); SAUSAGE PARTY SERIES Fly Me to the Moon is a romantic comedy that opens in theaters on July 12. It’s set in the late 1960s, when the U.S. and the Soviet Union race to land on the moon first. A relationship develops between the NASA director in charge of the Apollo 11 mission (Channing Tatum) and a marketing specialist (Scarlett Johansson, 39) brought in to fix NASA’s p...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 67 MUSICAL REVUE NOW-JULY 28 “It’s Only Life: A New Musical Revue” at the Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple, Walled Lake. A powerful and uplifting musical about longing, fulfillment, loss, triumph and wisdom. Tickets $45; $40 for under 30/over 65. Info: (248) 863- 9953. VOICE SERIES 8 PM, JULY 12 (FRI.) “A Message From White Flowers” at The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. String ensemble out of Autophysio...…
…68 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N Summer Salads H i, Debra and Pam here and, as of today, we are going to be your new food friends for the Detroit Jewish News. A little bit about us, we are foodies, bakers and recipe devel- opers. Debra once had a gra- nola company, Max’s Granola, named after her son Max; and Pam was the owner of Just Baked! We love all things food and are looking for- ward to bringing you all kinds of recipes and ...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 69 JUST FOR FUN Summer Word Scramble Unscramble these words associated with summer. labl relofw soplicpe lelahess fnu futreltby dasnasl lopo icnpic srohts abhec hunnisse dans tho miwsmgni Miriam Cohen’s parents Miriam Cohen’s parents were in a car accident and taken were in a car accident and taken to the hospital. She rushes to to the hospital. She rushes to the hospital and asks the doctor, the hospital an...…
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…T he camera gave me a bigger purpose than just myself, ” said for- mer Detroiter Joan Roth in the opening scene of a documentary telling about her adventurous, five-decade career as a noted photojournalist and activist. In addition to her freelance work, some might know Roth as the longtime staff photographer of Lilith. The Jewish women’s feminist magazine, under edi- tor-in-chief Susan Weidman Schneider, is published in Roth’s a...…
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…DOREEN S. BERG (Lipsitz/ Lipson), of Detroit, sweetest, loved Mom, bubbie, cousin, sister, daughter and true friend, passed away on June 14, 2024. She shared love with everyone and found ways to lift spirits wherever she was. Doreen’s smile lit up even the darkest room. She is now an angel, dancing among the stars with a poem of the heart and a song of the soul. The family feels her with them always. She is survived by her dau...…
…74 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N Emory LaPointe; many other loving family mem- bers and friends. Daniel was the beloved husband of the late Leonore Braude and the late Nori Braude; devoted brother of the late Faye (the late Jack) Lasine and the late Abraham (the late Marilyn) Braude; father-in-law of the late Candyce Cottier and the late Karen Boegehold. Interment was held at Nusach Hari Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions can be made ...…
…JULY 11 • 2024 | 75 J N Debbie Glazer, and Josh Glazer; loving grandchil- dren, Abby, Carly, Levi and Henry Glazer; sisters-in-law, Ronni (George) Turney, Patti Hurwitz; many loving cous- ins, nieces, nephews other family members and friends. Paula was the beloved wife of the late Robert Glazer; sis- ter of the late Alan Hurwitz. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the America...…
…utions may be made in his memory to Temple Jacob, P.O. Box 273, Hancock, MI 49930. KENNETH A. LAWTON, 83, of West Bloomfield, died June 27, 2024. He is sur- vived by his beloved wife, Risa Lawton; children, Jeff (Theresa) Lawton, Julie (Doug) Johnston and Jared Lawton; grandchildren, Jason Lawton, Sarah Lawton, Emma Johnston and Alex Johnston; brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Deanna Lawton; many other loving family member...…
…ing uncle of the late Dani Brenner; the devoted son of the late John and the late Florence Mintz. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association- Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033, alz. org/gmc. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. EDWIN “BILL” L. PERLMUTTER, 97, of West Bloomfield, died July 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 6...…
…78 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com Revisiting Temple Jacob T hree weeks ago, the JN ran a story about a 24-year-old member of a neo-Nazi white supremacist gang who had been convicted of defacing the historic Temple Jacob in Hancock, Michigan, in January 2019. He is finally going to jail for his crime of anti-Jewish, racist vandalism...…
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…JULY 11 • 2024 | 9 J N friend. “Pamela is something like another daughter to me, ” Roth said. “It’s so meaningful, so extraordinary, that my family did this for me, ” said Roth, who participated in a Q&A following the presen- tation. A NOTEWORTHY CAREER Gorelick, a New Jersey resident, spent the COVID quarantine living with Roth. Their proximity spurred the daughter’s interest to organize hundreds of exhibit-level photos she found l...…
…10 | JULY 11 • 2024 J N work Roth already knew and admired, became her mentor and a lifelong friend. From her, Roth learned street photogra- phy principles, shooting in low light without flash, and using black-and-white film instead of color. Another great friend, Sid Kaplan, has printed all of her photos for more than 30 years. Giving Roth wings was her businessman second husband, Leonard Sanders. They were married from 1988 unti...…
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…10 | APRIL 11 • 2024 J N I put my hands in the dirt in Israel to work the land and it changed everything. Let me back up. I was raised in the Conservative movement. I am not observant. Before Oct. 7, I would have called myself “vaguely Zionist.” I had been to Israel several times as an adult as part of several Jewish Federation mission trips that left me proud of the Detroit community’s commitment to the country. It seem...…
…APRIL 11 • 2024 | 11 J N Robin Food that creates tasty meals prepared with leftover food from the Haifa shuk (marketplace). And we spent time — not nearly enough — at Hostage Square where the families of the hostages share their grief in moving and profound ways as the rest of us bear witness and try to support them. And we farmed. Our biggest project involved extricating the irrigation system from the winter overgrowth and ali...…
…12 | APRIL 11 • 2024 J N Yeshiva Beth Yehudah hosts Statewide Special Education Symposium to spark innovation, encourage collaboration and share how others can emulate their successful programs for children with varying abilities. Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusion. JACKIE HEADAPOHL EDITORIAL DIRECTOR OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY PHOTOS ROBERT BRUCE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM RIGHT TO LEFT: Angelique Power, President and CEO of the Skillman Fo...…
…APRIL 11 • 2024 | 13 J N continued on page 14 O ver 250 heads of school, superintendents, deci- sion makers and lead- ers convened on March 6 with a common mission: to exchange ideas, share resources and nur- ture aspirations for the advance- ment of special education in Michigan. The James Grosfeld Center for Special Education and Support Services, a division of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, host- ed this impactful symposium, drawing educa...…
…14 | APRIL 11 • 2024 for the success of all children, ” she said. She described her team of 101 dedicated professionals — doctors, special educators, physical speech, behavioral and occupational therapists, para- professionals, reading and math specialists and social workers. “Together we unite with our passionate, caring, and loving teachers, principals and, most importantly, parents, hand in hand. We collaborate to create the b...…
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…20 | APRIL 11 • 2024 J N I n the weeks leading up to finals and gradua- tion, Jewish students and communal leaders at the University of Michigan claim that in the name of free speech, the campus administration is tolerating disruptive hate-filled protests aimed at Jews. They say this level of hostility bordering on violence would not be tolerated if it were directed at any other minority. Anti-Israel rhetoric and messaging permeates ...…
…APRIL 11 • 2024 | 21 J N continued on page 22 pus administration buildings. This past January, the University of Michigan honored Hamamy and SAFE with the 2024 Spirit of MLK Jr. Award for “exemplifying Dr. King’s leadership and extraordinary vision. ” Then came the university’s 101st Honors Convocation on Sunday, March 24. Lisa Barron Momblanco of Huntington Woods had her purse searched as she went through security and entered Hi...…
…22 | APRIL 11 • 2024 comes through in time for graduation. Echoing Lopatin’s disgust of the two inci- dents — Hamamy’s genocidal Instagram post and the disruption of the ceremony — was the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at the national and state level. In an open letter with requests for signa- tures that will be sent to Ono’s office, ADL Michigan Director Carolyn Normandin said: “These episodes are just the latest in a string of unan...…
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…24 | APRIL 11 • 2024 CREATING SAFE SPACES Hillel Director Rabbi Davey Rosen said together with Chabad and the Jewish Resources Center, Jewish campus organi- zations are working in unison to create spaces of support for Jewish students on campus, especially in highly trafficked areas such as the Diag. What is most important is that Jewish students should continue to feel at home on their campus even among the rising tide of antise...…
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…26 | APRIL 11 • 2024 OUR COMMUNITY STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER I n the days immediately following the Oct. 7 attacks, University of Michigan President Santa Ono released a statement condemning the violent brutality set on the Israeli people by Hamas. In the statement, he reaffirmed the university’s academic and research ties to Israel and the Israeli people and said he reached out to his colleagues at Israeli universities...…
…APRIL 11 • 2024 | 27 it so they know what to expect. Some students will take classes with these professors but are hesitant to express that they are Jewish or pro-Israel in class discussions. Some students notice that some professors lace ele- ments to demonize Israel into classes that have nothing to do with Middle Eastern history or culture. B* is a sociology student. She knows she is within an extremely progressive department, wh...…
…28 | APRIL 11 • 2024 J N W hile the main scheduling conflict between Passover, finals and graduation ceremonies is happening in East Lansing at Michigan State University, Jewish students and faculty affiliated with other colleges and universities in the state are also grappling with Passover’s late fallout on the Gregorian calendar. Moving forward, colleges and universities across the state with a sizeable Jewish student and ...…
