…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 35 OLD-FASHIONED FUN While Tink Tank Animate is full of high-end production gear and equipment — pens that can draw on screens, a recording studio with instruments, an infinity stage for filming, a theater and a stop-motion studio — Dorenfeld says there’s zero intimidation. In fact, the studio’s name is derived from the art of “tinkering,” or simply playing around. “We don’t want anyone to think, ‘Oh, I can’t ...…
…36 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N A n international Jewish teen choir group is opening its doors in Metro Detroit. The new Detroit chapter of HaZamir, the teen division of Zamir Choral Foundation, is currently recruiting teens entering grades 9-12 to join its up-and-coming choir group. It’s the latest iteration of 36 HaZamir chapters across the U.S. and Israel (with 27 in the U.S. alone) that offer meaningful musical experiences to te...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 37 J N W hen we look back at our lives, many of us relish our days in college, if we were lucky enough to enjoy that special educational experience. Even if we weren’t so lucky, being a lifelong learner can keep us vital and engaged even in our later years. Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit (JSL) is known for signature programming spanning a range of interests for the older adults it serves in i...…
…38 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N T here’s nothing quite like eat- ing ice cream on a hot sum- mer day. For adults served by JARC, a Bloomfield Hills-based nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabili- ties in Metro Detroit, an ice cream social was a welcome reprieve from the summer heat. The people JARC serves were all smiles as they played lawn games like croquet and cornhole, socialized with friends and, of cour...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 39 J N M ore than 100 people attended an open house on Aug. 8 for the new Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, operated by Gesher Human Services and designed for individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis. Supporters of the center and board members, along with participants and families interested in finding out more about programming with their loved ones, visited the new 8,676-square-foot space located wi...…
…4 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N opinion Our Collective, Endless Grief Is an Expression of Love — and Our Most Powerful Weapon W hen I was a little girl, my teacher told us about an ancient Jewish tradition — a story of a miraculous goblet that God keeps in the heavens, a tear catcher. It is said to be so delicate, yet so powerful, that it can hold the tears of our entire Jewish people, across time and space. She told us that every t...…
…40 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N E li Katz admits he’d never heard of the JCC Maccabi Games until six months or so before they took place in Detroit this summer. The Ann Arbor Pioneer High School freshman is glad he learned about the Maccabi Games, signed up and joined the 14U Detroit baseball team. Make that the gold medal- winning 14U Detroit baseball team. “I want to play in the Maccabi Games again next year,” Katz said. “It was so...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 41 J N third inning and looking like it was going to lose its third straight game, Detroit scored five runs to tie Mexico. After falling behind again 7-5 in the top of the fourth, the Motown boys came back with three runs in the bottom of the fourth to move in front 8-7. Mexico failed to score in the top of the fifth, the time limit ran out, and Detroit won the game. “That victory gave us so much confidence. We...…
…business SPOTlight brought to you in partnership with B I R M I N G H A M 42 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N Y oung “plantreprenuer” and plant enthusiast Jake Janowitz, 24, of Birmingham, has recently launched Botany Birmingham, a boutique plant shop featuring rare, uncommon, collector’s editions and unique houseplants available for residential and commercial use. As a lifelong nature fanatic, the recent Michigan State University ...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 43 J N here’s to The Michigan Bankers Association announced that Congressman Jack Bergman is the recipient of the 2024 Economic Impact Award. This award recognizes public officials for their unwavering leadership in shaping public policies that foster and invigorate a robust Michigan economy. The award recognizes “Bergman’s commitment to creating policies that strengthen and uplift the state of Michigan.” mo...…
…44 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N C orewell Health welcomed Lamont Yoder, RN, as its new president of Corewell Health East, effective May 6. He reports to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Darryl Elmouchi. “We were searching for a dynamic, proven health care leader to oversee our eight hospitals in the Metro Detroit area,” Dr. Elmouchi said. “Lamont has more than 25 years of heath care leadership experience across the countr...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 45 J N Wener-Pyle A lexandra and Joseph Wener are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Gillian Wener to Dr. Benjamin Pyle, son of Judith Wiener and John Pyle of Oak Park, Calif. Gillian is an environmental lawyer with Lathrop GPM in Boston, Mass. Gillian earned her bachelor’s degree in environment from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. ...…
…46 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N FOOD I t’s hard to believe that a new year will soon be upon us, including ample gatherings based around food. As it is traditional to start a Rosh Hashanah dinner by eating simanim (signs or omens), foods considered auspicious for a positive year, I include recipes for dishes incorporating these foods in Rosh Hashanah appetizers and side dishes. The origin of the tradition to eat simanim comes...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 47 Ingredients 8 3-ounce boneless salmon fillets, skin on 2 tsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. cornstarch or potato starch Black pepper ¼ cup pomegranate molasses, room temperature 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil Fresh pomegranate seeds and mint for garnish (optional) Directions Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300°F. Rinse the salmon fillets with cold water a...…
…48 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 I t is, by any standards, a strange, almost incomprehensible law. Here it is in the form it appears in this week’s parshah: “Remember what the Amalekites did to you along the way when you came out of Egypt. When you were weary and worn out, they met you on your journey and attacked all who were lagging behind; they had no fear of God. When the Lord your God gives you rest from all the enemies around yo...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 49 CONSTANT VIGILANCE There is such a thing as rational xenophobia: fear and hatred of the foreigner, the stranger, the one-not- like-us. In the hunter-gatherer stage of humanity, it was vital to distin- guish between members of your tribe and those of another tribe. There was competition for food and territory. It was not an age of liberalism and tolerance. The other tribe was likely to kill you or oust you, gi...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 5 J N How could Alex Lobanov, whose wife gave birth to their second child while he was in captivity, documenting each new moment of life to share with him, be killed just miles away from his new baby? How could Almog Sarusi, who had already experienced the agony of seeing his girlfriend murdered at Nova, suffer even more? How could Carmel Gat, with her laughing brown eyes, who cared for the hostage children ...…
…50 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congreg...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 51 REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040, tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULA...…
…52 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE ART H untington Woods-based mixed media artist and Jewish community member Michelle Sider is returning to ArtPrize with two pieces of artwork that showcase Jewish themes and messages. The Grand Rapids international art competition takes place annually and features artists across all mediums. Last year, Sider was a finalist, and this year she hopes her artwork will shed important light on growi...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 53 J N PUZZLE ANSWERS Solution to puzzle in 9/5/24 issue. Sider also applied the Japanese craft of Kintsugi by using gold pieces along the rip lines of the image to show the value in mending what’s broken as a way of embracing imperfection and history. The original photo, Sider says, became wrinkled and damaged in transit to Canada. Filled with hope and courage, “ Anna” represents bravery in the face of dang...…
…54 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE CELEBRITY NEWS T he Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15. It starts at 8 p.m. (on ABC). This year’s co-hosts are Eugene Levy, 77, and Dan Levy, 41. This is the first time that a father and son will share the honor of being Emmy hosts. Here are the “verified” Jewish Emmy nominees. ACTORS AND ACTRESSES There are 12 acting categories. The number of nominees varies from one ca...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 55 J N DIRECTING Randall Einhorn, 60, directing for a comedy series, Abbott Elementary (ABC); episode: Party (directing nominations cite a specific episode). Einhorn was born and raised in Cincinnati. He’s an acclaimed TV jack-of-trades: directing, cinematography and producing. Mimi Leder, 71, directing for a drama series, The Morning Show; episode: The Overview Effect. Leder’s mother was a classical pianist a...…
…56 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N H edy Blatt and Gary Wasserman do not know each other, but they expressed similar feelings of sur- prise when individually learning about being chosen as recipients of this year’s Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards. It is the 29th year of community recognition for artists, patrons, volun- teers and boosters. While Blatt was recognized for leading educational arts initiatives in Oakland County, W...…
…BAGELS & BABIES 9:30-11 AM, SEPT. 15 (SUN,) Grab a bagel and some coffee and meet new friends, hosted by JFamily Detroit at The J, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. This event is geared toward families with babies ages 0-12 months. All JFamily programs welcome the diversity in our community, including multifaith families, Jews of Color, single- parent families, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and people fro...…
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…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 59 J N AUDREY W. CHASE, 83, of Detroit, died Sept. 3, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Jack Chase; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Glickman, Marcia and Zachary Ruderman, Jennifer and Corey Friedman; sons and daughters-in- law, Bradley and Felicia (Silver) Wasserman, Bryan and Michelle Chase, Jonathan and Tiffany (Knight) Chase; grandchildren, Daniel (Naomi) Wasserman, Scott Wasserman (fiancé...…
…6 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to:...…
…60 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY family members and friends. Rachel was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Fox; mother-in- law of the late Barbara Fox; sister of the late Max Elkin. Interment was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. RINA GILLERMAN, 82, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 31, 2024. She i...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 61 J N DORENE LEVINE, 92, of Commerce Township, died Sept. 1, 2024. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Adele and Patrick Wenn, Debra Levine, Jill Lowther; grandchildren, Sean Wenn, Peter (Shaziah) Wenn; brothers and sister- in-law, Alvin Lewis and Ernest and Audrey Lewis; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Dorene was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Marvin Levine; m...…
…62 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY of Dr. Richard Miller, Howard Miller, Linda Miller, Rachel and Scott Rose, and the late Dr. Steven Miller; dear brother-in-law of Joyce Miller, Robert and Kim Broner, and James and Mimi Broner; loving son-in-law of Lily and David Broner. He was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribution...…
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…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 65 J N JUST FOR FUN For answers, see next week’s issue. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 53. Find The Differences Can you find five differences in this photo of Gesher Board Chair Dani Gillman in the business center at the Zussman Center? 65 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 PHOTO CREDIT JEFF AISEN Q: What do you call the steaks ordered by 10 Jewish men? A: Filet minyan Jewish Jokeof the Week …
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 66 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N The Jewish Brigade T his year marks the 80th anniversary of an important military benchmark in the history of WWII and Israel. In September 1944, the famous “Jewish Brigade” was organized. Although hundreds of thousands of Jews fought in the American, British Commonwealth and Russian militarie...…
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…8 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 essay If We Cannot Support Each Other, How Can We Expect the World’s Support? W hy are we chanting “Bring them home now” instead of “Let our people go?” Shouldn’t we be addressing the enemy? We all love our hostages, and we all desperately want them to return home to their families, so why are we addressing our own people, instead of calling out the murderous terrorists who took them? We must take pause a...…
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…10 | OCTOBER 12 • 2023 J N essay Thank You, God. It is an Honor Serving You. D ear God, I don’t know what to say so I’m just going to start with the basics. You, of course, know everything, all our thoughts and feel- ings, the comings and goings of each of us. What has happened and what will happen. I do feel and know You’re watching us and loving us during all of this. You’ve never left us, never left me, even when I feel desp...…
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…12 | OCTOBER 12 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY T his fall, Jewish families around Metro Detroit are getting excited about Shabbat with the help of Sharing Shabbat, a 10-month program run by The J’s JFamily that connects community members for monthly Shabbat meals and mega-events. As part of the program, which is running for the second year, families are placed in four-to-five family cohorts, and over the course of the program’s cycl...…
…OCTOBER 12 • 2023 | 13 J N “WE SPEND A LOT OF TIME THINKING ABOUT HOW TO PUT THE GROUP TOGETHER AND MAKING SURE THAT FAMILIES ARE GROUPED WITH PEOPLE THEY WILL CLICK WITH.” — SHOSHANA FAIN continued on page 14 says the blessings on Friday night at home, but liked the idea of having Shabbat dinner with other families that have young kids, she says. “We’re excited to share Shabbat with other families in our neighborhood and in...…
…14 | OCTOBER 12 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY from Atlanta about a year and a half ago and were eager to connect with other families. Originally from Farmington Hills, she says it’s a great opportunity for her family to deepen their area roots together. “I love hosting, so to me, that’s very exciting,” she says. With her son attending Jewish preschool and she and her husband both growing up in traditionally Jewish homes, the prog...…
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…16 | OCTOBER 12 • 2023 J N 10, she says. The program is funded by a PJ Library Engagement Grant on behalf of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. JFamily received the grant last year and this year. “We spend a lot of time thinking about how to put the group together and making sure that families are grouped with people they will click with, people who live near them, people whose children are close in age and who are looking for si...…
…OCTOBER 12 • 2023 | 17 J N DETROITISRAEL we stand together In this unprecedented time of tragedy, we stand in total solidarity with the people of Israel. We pray for their safety and remain committed to doing everything we can to alleviate their suffering and support their efforts. Those who wish to support our Israel Emergency Campaign can do so at: jewishdetroit.org/swords-of-iron-2023 …
…18 | OCTOBER 12 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY T his year’s annual NCJW Women of Vision event, which will be held at Adat Shalom on Thursday, Oct. 19, will honor four outstanding Metro Detroit women for their com- munity efforts. Receiving awards from the National Council of Jewish Women are Barbara Wallace, Mindy Salzberg-Siegel and Denise Kalt of Kneaded with Love, a group of local women who bake and donate bread to community food ...…
