…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 55 CARRYOUT AVAILABLE 12-5 KIDS MENU AND APPETIZERS AVAILABLE 40380 Grand River Ave, Novi www.bigtommys.com • 248.615.2102 THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO $20 PER PERSON Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Yams, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, House Salad, Pumpkin Pie or Rice Pudding. All orders must be in by Tuesday, November 26th FAMILY MEALS TO GO 4 PEOPLE $70 6 PEOPLE $100 CARVING STATION Ham • Fresh Turkey PASTITSIO GRA...…
…56 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N CROSS, A THRILLER; PALTROW AND CHALAMET IN JEWISH BIOPIC Cross is an original, eight- episode crime thriller series that premieres on Netflix on Nov. 14. The title references Alex Cross, the main character in 30 best- selling novels written by James Patterson. Three Alex Cross feature films have been made since 1997. Aldis Hodge plays Cross, an African American police detective. Cross has a Ph.D. in for...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 57 J N ‘MOON MAN WALK’ NOV. 15-DEC. 1 The Inspired Acting Company will stage Moon Man Walk, a magical story about love, family and the secrets we keep; it is by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames. The play tells the story of a young man who is navigating life after the sudden death of his mother. The Inspired Acting Company is at 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake. Performances are Friday and Sa...…
…58 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Jewish Definitions List the two words in each set of photos that are anagrams of one another. Torahfied (n.) Inability to remember one’s lines when called to read from the Torah at one’s bar or bat mitzvah or from the Haggadah at Passover. Matzilation (v.) Smashing a piece of matzah to bits while trying to butter it. Hebort (v.) To forget all the Hebrew one ever learned immediately after one’...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 59 KID VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT NOV. 20 (WED.) Middle Schoolers Friendship Circle Volunteer Day, 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Come after school to hang out with the kids who participate in Friendship Circle’s weekly programming. You’ll be paired with a student who is similar in age or interests. The two time slots are 4:30-5:15 pm and 5:30-6:45 pm. Sign up to volunteer: tinyurl.com/ FriendCircleVolunteer. ...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 14 • 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 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 H ey, everybody! It’s me, Benny! I’m a 3-month-old male Chihuahua mix, weighing in at 4.8 pounds. I’m not new anymore and have shown my true self, so it’s time for an update. I still go by Benny Boo and Benny Bear, but you can name me whatever you want. I’m a high-energy, super playful pup who also loves to chill and snuggle with my foster parents. I have never met a cat, and my foster family doesn’t hav...…
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…62 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 The Bulletin Board community bulletin board professional services For information regarding classified advertising, please call 248-351-5116 or 248-234-9057 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.com. To view more local classifieds, visit www.thejewishnews.com/classifieds Cita Angels Home Care Please call 1 -866-542-6435 Caregiver Services 24 hr. care. We assist in cooking, cleaning, bathing/grooming, doctor...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 63 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY D r. Sheldon D. Stern was a gifted eye surgeon, a beloved teacher and generous mentor, a talented artist and discerning collec- tor and, above all, a devoted husband to his late wife, Jessie, and a loving patriarch to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dr. Stern, known as “Shelly” to his family and friends, passed away on Oct. 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Shelly ...…
…64 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY R obert (Bob) Naftaly was known throughout the Southeast Michigan region as a supreme fixer and consummate strategist who devoted his time and energy to both the Jewish community and the Southeast Michigan community at large. Naftaly, who died Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 86, was a connector who truly loved people and brought them together, said Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff, CEO of...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 65 J N continued on page 66 PHILIP MARVIN LEVI ELKUS, 98, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Nov. 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Jean Elkus and the late Irene Elkus. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Louie and Michele Elkus, Steve and Gail Elkus, and Ron Elkus; Jean’s children, Dr. Barry and Carole Bakst, and Marci and Scott Weiss; grandchildren, Rebecca and Judah Ferst, Brad Elkus, Sarah Elk...…
…66 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N and Sandy Kronenberg of West Bloomfield, Marla and Jeff Kaminsky of Germantown, Ind., Julie and Scott Kamen of Novi; grandchildren, Ashley Kronenberg, Brianna Kronenberg, Riley Kaminsky, Eitan Kaminsky, Shaina Kamen, Matthew Kamen; cousin, Seymour Garsoff; sister-in-law, Margaret Falick; caregiver, Todd Bass. Yale was the caring brother of the late Howard Falick; loving son of the late Milton and the l...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 67 J N We believe that every Jew has a portion in the world to come. Trust us to prepare your loved one for that journey. Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Robert H. Naftaly 1938-2024 On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…68 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N Interment was held at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CYNTHIA LOIS PERNICK, 87, passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, in Boynton Beach, Fla. Cindy was born on March 23, 1937, in Queens, New York, to Samuel and Beatrice Jaffe. Cindy loved to learn and teach (spending 30 years teaching second grade in Southfield), travel th...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 69 Around half of job applicants are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them search for employment according to Forbes and Money, so job seekers not using such tools may be hampering their chances of landing that perfect job. Gesher Human Services career and computer experts, seeing a need for learning the basics of AI for job searching in the Metro Detroit community, are offering a series of 1.5-...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 7 J N These attacks on individuals and communities, coupled with an increasingly hostile environment on social media and college campuses, are creating a new reality for Jewish Americans. Today, Jewish students face not just isolation but also open hostility on campuses where antise- mitic slogans and imagery have become commonplace. The once- occasional antisemitic comment or act has grown into a dark cloud ov...…
…70 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N I t was Halloween two weeks ago, as it is every Oct. 31. It is a largely nonreligious holiday, but as most children will tell you — it’s the trick- or-treating that matters most. In other words, it’s all about the candy! This made me think about what I might find in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History about Jews and candy. Can you guess which popular candies are Jewish-invented? Con...…
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Nominations for The Detroit Jewish News’ annual 36 under 36 are now open to recognize doers, activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community organizers and other young Jewish professionals reshaping and broadening Metro Detroit’s Jewish community. Do you know someone making an impact in the community for this special honor? 36 UNDER 36 Nominations Now Open! A special group of volunteer judges will be rev...…
…Make sure your favorites get the spotlight they deserve. The ‘Best Of’ Jewish Detroit is here! 25 categories—from delis to day camps—are waiting for YOUR vote! After weeks of nominations, the finalists have been chosen, and now it s time for you to have your say. Voting is simple, but time is limited so cast your vote today! Share the link, spread the word, and help us celebrate the places that help make our community what it is. Make s...…
…8 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N DETAILS The Nova Musical Festival Exhibition will be hosted at The J-Detroit, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, from Nov. 17-24, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. The exhibit content is appropriate for visitors ages 16+. The exhibit is free. To register, visit jlive. app/organizations/602. For more information, contact nova@jewishdetroit.org. OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER Music Stood Still The Moment A compelling mem...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 9 housands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im Israel at the Nova Music Festival. At sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, 6:29 a.m., the peaceful music festival was brutally and abruptly disrupted as thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and murdered 1,200 innocent civil- ians and abducted more than 250 people. The dream of the Nova Festival did not die at the Oct. 7 m...…
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… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 3 contents OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’ s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to reflect diverse community viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. As an independent, responsible, responsive community member, we actively engage with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, and Jewish life...…
…4 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Many thanks to you and your family for your generous investment in Jewish Early Childhood Education. With gratitude and condolences to the Farber family, From your Temple Israel family & The Early Childhood Center Community Audrey Farber 1935 – 2019 Your kindness lives on in the hearts of our children. Your kindness lives on in the hearts of our children. TI FULL PG JN 11/14/19-FARBER indd 1...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 5 Views for openers Down On The Farm letters W e used to be an agrarian society. We adjusted the school year to get students back to the farm to help with crops. We tried to create work that was like a day in the country. Even though we are now more industrial in our makeup, we still infuse our talk with references from down on the farm. Puzzled as a result of an exhaustive search for some- thing? It...…
…Most Read on the Web Each month, the JN will let you know the stories that were read most often online. If you missed any, you can go to thejewishnews.com and search for them by title. Here’ s what was most popular in October. TOP 10 ON THE WEB 1. Michigan State Hillel Sukkah Destroyed 2. Swastikas Found in West Bloomfield Linear Park 3. Three Cats Restaurant Premieres in Clawson 4. Siggy Flicker of Real Housewives Speaks Ou...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 7 Our deepest thanks to the Durfee Alumni, the Detroit Jewish News, sponsors and friends of Jim Comer, Senator Carl Levin and Congressman Sandy Levin who attended Metro Detroit Youth Clubs' Dedication Luncheon. We are inspired by their generous desire to make a difference by contributing towards the $100,000 Star & Summer Challenge Match put forth by Jack & Annee Aronson. Star and Summer are the first tw...…
…Views commentary New Israel Fund’s War on Jewish Life A ccording to the Forward, the rationale for the New Israel Fund’ s (NIF) push to create an alternative philanthropic sys- tem can be explained by what a Philadelphia psychologist named Roy Idelson con- sidered to be a reasonable request. He wanted his local umbrella Jewish philanthropy — the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia — to allow him to use its foundation to...…
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…10 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Views Pittsburgh attack. But for every domestic extremist we identify, keeping up with all the threats can be a challenge. That’ s why it is critical for federal, state and local governments to provide additional resources to help law enforcement investigate poten- tially violent extremists. I wish I could say things are getting better. But as relentless as this last year has been, the next 12 months could ...…
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…12 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Views With its decision to create an alternative, it’ s clear that its goal is far more ambitious than it has been in the past. The Progressive Jewish Fund could be the domino that sets off a chain reaction that will do even more damage to the Jewish world than IfNotNow’ s antics. The worst thing federa- tions could do in response to the NIF’ s efforts would be to seek to compete with them by opening them...…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 COURTESY OF LAUREN HERRIN Lauren Herrin’ s family Jews in the D R ecently, anti-Semitic inci- dents have not only been plaguing our country, but our Michigan communities as well. From neo-Nazi flyers hanging in the Clover Hill Park Cemetery to Michigan State University’ s Hillel sukkah being destroyed, there is a noticeable rise in anti-Semitic incidents. From Sept. 11 to Oct. 6, the American Jewish Commi...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 15 Jews in the D Harsh Words Andy Levin criticizes Israel in tweet during West Bank trip. D uring his trip to the West Bank last week, Michigan Congressman Andy Levin expressed criticism toward Israel’ s treatment of Palestinians residing in the village of Susya. The Times of Israel reported that Levin was unhappy that Palestinians in Susya have been denied water access and that Israel has demolished ...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 T he Congressional Caucus for Black and Jewish Relations held its kickoff reception on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., last month, hosted by the American Jewish Committee and attended by a bipartisan team of leading lawmakers and supporters. The group, the first Black and Jewish caucus in the U.S. Congress, is co-chaired by Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz, D-Fla., Rep. ...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 17 Historic Vote House of Representatives votes to recognize the Armenian Genocide. I t has only symbolic value. It comes too late to protect the persecuted minority. It comes too late to punish the perpetrators. The Armenian Genocide happened more than a century ago, in 1915. And yet it was a defiant act, when, on Oct. 29, the House of Representatives voted 405 to 11 on a non-binding resolution to “commem...…
…Jews in the D 18 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Activism Urged NCJW speaker says “things [women] have taken for granted are now on the table.” BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER T here’ s good news and bad news for women in the current political climate, said legal and political pundit Dahlia Lithwick in her keynote address to the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan at their annual Women of Vision luncheon Oct. 24 at Adat Shalom...…
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…20 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Dr. Harry Maisel to match $25,000 in donations at Lighthouse dancing event. T he men, women, chil- dren and families who walk through the doors of South Oakland Shelter (SOS) in Lathrup Village are often facing dark times. The emergency shelter program, which merged with Pontiac- based Lighthouse earlier this year, provides housing and support services to those who are homeless — in part, through a network...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 A little less than three years after starting a college radio show that used Jewish teachings to spread positivity, Dovid Nissan Roetter founded the King David Network, an online radio sta- tion with the same goal. The network, based on Roetter’ s original show, “Bike of Life, ” is housed in a studio in Southfield. It debuted Nov. 1, 2018, while Roetter was work- ing toward a master’ s degree in broadcast...…
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…24 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Jews in the D Welcome to Chanu-Con! C hanu-Con, Congregation Beth Shalom’ s annual pre-Chanukah event, has been so successful that two syna- gogue members have made a children’ s book about it. Welcome to Chanu-Con (Clear Stone Press) was a labor of love for writer Beth Rodgers of Oak Park and illustrator Howard Fridson of Huntington Woods. They wanted to create a children’ s book about Chanukah, but i...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 25 Audrey FarberZ"L .' , ' "A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies" (Proverbs 31:10) Her Legacy Is Our Future ' ' May God comfort you among the rest of the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem …
…26 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 continued on page 28 L eah Rosenbaum had recently finished a degree in social work and psychology at Michigan State University and was considering a job in disability insurance when, in 1979, she saw a job listing at Jewish Vocational Services in the Detroit Jewish News for a case-worker position that fit her to a T. “I remember reading the ad and thinking that job is me, ” recalled Rosenbaum of her first ...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Jews in the D would have to remodel and diversify to provide training in addition to one-on-one counseling. “Hundreds of people were coming in every week,” Rosenbaum said. “They represented a segment of the workforce who had never before experienced unemployment. They were coming in feeling like they had been delivered the message that something was wrong with them. We had to create resources for them ...…
