…MAY 12 • 2022 | 51 Synagogue Directory CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids (616) 949-2840 ahavasisraelgr.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Israel Flint (810) 732-6310 cbiflint.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 be...…
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…MAY 12 • 2022 | 53 ARTS&LIFE FILM REVIEW B ased on a true story, The Survivor follows the jour- ney of professional boxer Harry Haft (Ben Foster). Haft, born in Poland in 1925, was a Holocaust survivor who lived through Auschwitz by winning boxing matches against fellow inmates. The 2021 film, directed by Barry Levinson, travels through Haft’s life, jumping conti- nents and generations to tell the story of how one true love can inspire ...…
…54 | MAY 12 • 2022 Yet life takes a different path for the boxer. Haft, after a hard loss to Marciano, retires from the sport. Haft and Wofsoniker eventually marry, yet Haft continues to live in the past, Leah on his mind. He’s haunted by nightmares that seem to grow worse with age. By the time his son, Alan (Kingston Vernes) is old enough to under- stand, their relationship is already at stake, a tension forming. Wofsoniker tells her so...…
…MAY 12 • 2022 | 55 PHOTO CREDIT continued on page 56 THEATER N ot too many high school- ers’ moms have kvelling rights to their sons star- ring on Broadway in the title role of Evan Hansen from Dear Evan Hansen. In fact, the elite group is exclusive to a population of two, both discovered at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, or Jimmy Awards. And both Jewish. First, there was Andrew Barth Feldman. Next, there is Sam...…
…56 | MAY 12 • 2022 Primack’s mom will fly in from Arizona to see him perform in the May 21 matinee and May 22 evening shows. She plans to attend with many Detroit-area friends, including her Michigan State University sorority sisters from Sigma Delta Tau. “It’s going to be amazing discovering Detroit again with newer, older eyes, ” says Primack, who last came through Michigan when he was 12, playing the role of Pugsley on the na...…
…MAY 12 • 2022 | 57 HACKS COMES BACK, NOSH WITH A PURPOSE, GARFIELD GETS RELIGIOUS, AGAIN The acclaimed HBO Max comedy series Hacks pre- mieres its second, 10-epi- sode season on May 12. Two episodes will be shown on the 12th, and two episodes will be shown each following week. Hacks is well-writ- ten, well-acted, funny and touching. Here’s a brief first season recap to encourage everyone to check it out. Jean Smart co-stars as Deb...…
…58 | MAY 12 • 2022 COMEDY THRILLER NOW-MAY 21 The longest running comedy-thriller play in Broadway history is headed to the Farmington Players stage, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills: DEATHTRAP, written by Ira Levin. Tickets are available now at farmingtonplayers. org or at the box office: 248-553-2955. SOULFUL SONGS 8 PM, MAY 12 May Erlewine at The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and p...…
…MAY 12 • 2022 | 59 continued on page 60 Ms. Tishby and a signed copy of her book. 7:30 pm: main speaking event (Free for Temple Israel members / $18 suggested donation for non-members). Special intro- duction by Daniel Aschheim, Deputy Consul General to the Midwest, followed by a discussion with Noa Tishby on her book, Israel: A Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth. Register at www.temple-israel.org/event/ Tishby. CH...…
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…64 | MAY 12 • 2022 continued from page 63 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY T he Detroit Jewish News family mourns the loss of its gifted graphic designer Pamela Ann Mahn. Pam, 67, of Shelby Township, passed away on May 2, 2022, surrounded by her adoring family. She was a key member of the JN’s award-winning design team until 2014 when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Pam was a joy to work with, and her creative skills and vibr...…
…MAY 12 • 2022 | 65 continued on page 67 The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Paul Borman 1932- 2022 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community JEAN PAULA BLOSTEIN, 93, of Royal Oak, died May 1, 2022. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. Paul Blostein, Joel Blostein and Barbara Oppewall; gr...…
…66 | MAY 12 • 2022 B arry Kadans, 83, of West Bloomfield, passed away on May 2, 2022. He was born in Washington, D.C., and moved to Detroit when he was 13 years old. Following his graduation from Wilbur Wright High School, Barry opened a used car lot, Bargain Lot, on Livernois in the 1960s. He was also an active builder in Michigan from 1965 until his death. Barry was always an adventurous kid and was so excited and proud to...…
…MAY 12 • 2022 | 67 continued on page 68 continued from page 64 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY Serving each family. Consoling each heart. For 105 years. Steven Gilbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Steven Chaness, and Margo and Karl Zakalik; son-in-law, Jim Cahill; grandchildren, Sam Gilbert, Jessi and Alan Vance, James Cahill, Jake Cahill, David Chaness, Samantha Chaness, Brad Gurwin, Jack Gurwin and Naomi Zakalik; sisters-...…
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…MAY 12 • 2022 | 69 O rrin Hatch died April 30, 2022, at the age of 88 from complications of a stroke. The longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate was a devout Mormon from Utah. But he used his Mormon faith to style himself as a lifelong friend of Jews and Israel — and the most visible way he showed his adoration was through the mezuzah he wore around his neck. “It is difficult for me to express the profound reve...…
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