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…I n an evening dedicated to bringing the Jewish com- munity and sports togeth- er, the Detroit Pistons game on March 27, against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena, was one of the first of many Jewish Heritage Game nights. Nikki Wald, group sales executive with the Pistons, says they often host heritage nights that have included “Celebrate Faith for Christian and Catholic communities, French Heritage Day and German etc....…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 71 JVS + Kadima announced it will hire approximately 30 summer job coaches to provide training and support to high school students with disabilities in their summer internship jobs. The students will be working at restaurants, retail stores, golf courses and parks in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The summer job coach will be responsible for supervising interns on the job to ensure that good quality and pr...…
…TRAVEL D ig a hole in Kurdistan, ” our local guide said, “and you will find a mass grave, oil or antiquities. ” My previous associations with Iraq were Saddam Hussein and war, but I landed in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, with an open mind. The Kurds are a nation of 30 million without a state, straddling the mod- ern-day borders of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. They are also the fourth largest ethnic group in the Middle East,...…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 73 Martyrs Cafe in Duhok, where 25% of the proceeds go to the families of Peshmergas killed in the fight against ISIS. …
…74 | APRIL 14 • 2022 by the Baathist regime to imprison, torture and execute Kurdish men, women and children suspected of opposing the government. On display are tanks supplied by the U.S. government to Saddam Hussein during the Iraq-Iran War, which he subsequently used against his Kurdish citizens. The Kurds lament President Donald Trump pulling troops out of Syria, which resulted in Turkey bombing Kurdish forces and forcin...…
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…76 | APRIL 14 • 2022 …“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert … And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. …” From Ozymanidas by Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1818 D avid Schey was amazed rather than in despair. He and his wife, Doris, were in Luxor during a trip billed as “the first ever kosher tour of Egypt through t...…
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…FOOD P assover is a long holiday. Eight days of celebrating. Eight days of a special (or restricted if you’re a half-empty thinker) eating regime. One way to add pizzazz is to add multi- hued side dishes to the menu. The following recipes are nothing if not colorful. They remain bright and add Ashkenazi-flavor to the meal. Roasted vegeta- bles are a healthy alterna- tive to the baked variety. Since cold vegetables are so often not...…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 79 Ingredients 2 pounds ground lamb (preferably ground twice) 2 cup ground onions (you can do this in a food processor) ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley 2 Tbsp. fresh minced mint leaves ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ tsp. dried oregano ¼ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. dried basil ¼ tsp. ground coriander ¼ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp. water 2 Tbsp. fine ground matzah meal (or more as needed) Sal...…
…80 | APRIL 14 • 2022 BAKED FLOURLESS BANANA PAN Ingredients 3 large eggs 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 3 or 4 medium ripe bananas, no peels, mashed ½ cup white sugar 2 cups ground almond flour (made in a shopping store) ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda (if permissible by many) Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan — about 8-inches — with parchment over all ends of the pan. Combine together the eggs, oil and whisk well. Add in ...…
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT 80 80th th Anniversary Anniversary For those without computer access, please mail the following to 32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SUITE 205 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334: • Who is Turning 80? [fi rst/last] • What Day is their Birthday? • Personalized Message and Signature • A picture of the birthday person or business (if you would like the picture returned, please include a stamped return envelope.) • A check ...…
…A rtist opportunities are opening up at the Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield with the appointment of Natalie Balazovich as director. The soonest opportunity invites any artist 18 and older to submit works to be con- sidered for the next exhibit, “Flight, ” as long as each work offered sug- gests the theme, has never been shown before, reaches a size no larger than 36” x 36” x 36” and is available for sale. Interested...…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 83 said. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with different types of artists and developed this extended interest and passion that I never would have had. “With the two current glass shows, glass became one of my favorite artistic materials to observe because it’s so interest- ing what can be done within the medium. For our viewers who also are fans of glass designs, we brought in some smaller pieces to be availabl...…
…84 | APRIL 14 • 2022 AN AMBULANCE AND A HEDGEHOG; MINI-SERIES HERO IS JEWISH; MIRIAM IN A TUB —WHAT? Two big-budget films with a “Jewish connection” opened “wide” last week and are still in theaters: Ambulance, an action-thriller, and Sonic: The Hedgehog 2, a combination animation and live-action film that is appropriate for “children of all ages.” Here’s the capsule plot of Ambulance: William Sharp, an African American war ve...…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 85 FARM FESTIVAL 4 PM, APRIL 15 At Andy T’s Farm, 3131 US-127 BUS, St. Johns, MI.; bus pickup will be at 3 pm. Tickets $70 with $1 being donated to savethechildren. org for Ukraine. Get your tickets: posh.vip/e/andy- ts-farm-festival. Concert sponsored by University of Michigan and West Bloomfield resident Jackson Partrich, founder Schlepper Boy Vision, 15 Mile Drive-In and the Schlepper. Available: Merch Colla...…
…86 | APRIL 14 • 2022 SPOTLIGHT T ali Rubenstein, a senior at Groves High School from West Bloomfield and the daughter of a Conservative rabbi and a Jewish educator, went on a journey with Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF-USA) flag- ship study abroad program, Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss). One of the most impact- ful programs for Jewish- American high school stu- dents, Muss blends a tradi- tional high school educatio...…
…APRIL 14 • 2022 | 87 household and attending Jewish day school, she dis- covered newfound knowledge while living in Israel for four months. In this time, she was able to take a deep dive into Israel’s immersive culture, with Muss using the Land of Israel as a living and breath- ing classroom. “What impacted me was talking about the political situation on the ground,” she says. “I feel like before, I was sheltered, and I was only ...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY continued on page 90 APRIL 14 • 2022 | 89 DAVID BERMAN, 95 of Atlanta, Ga., Florida and for- merly of Detroit, died on March 6, 2022. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Recovered Personnel Detachment Armed Forces Western Pacific. He gradu- ated Wayne State University in 1951 with a degree in pharmacy. While in school, he was president of both Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and Rho Pi...…
…continued from page 89 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 90 | APRIL 14 • 2022 many loving caregivers. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Cemetery in Farmington Hills. Contributions may be made to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society or the Anti- Defamation League-MI. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. WALLACE BRATT, 91, of West Bloomfield, died April 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Bratt; son and daughter-in-law, Harry ...…
…continued on page 92 APRIL 14 • 2022 | 91 MD 20872; or University of Michigan, Sarcoma Research at Rogel Cancer Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. A funeral service was held at Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment took place at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. DR. IRVING M. LEFTON, 94, of Farmington Hills, died March 30, 2022. He is survived by his children, Charles and Hannah...…
…continued from page 91 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 92 | APRIL 14 • 2022 Mrs. Small is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Richard Small; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Amy Small, and Scott and Jenny Small; grandchildren, Eliana Small, Jared Small, Jacob Small, Samantha Vine and Evan Vine; brother-in- law, Sheldon Alkon; other loving relatives and friends. Mrs. Small was the dear sister-in-law of the late Lorraine Alk...…
…JTA E stelle Harris, the Jewish actress who played George Costanza’s mother on the sitcom Seinfeld, died April 2, 2022, at the age of 93. Harris played the role of Estelle Costanza, the always shrill and frequently apo- plectic mother to George Costanza, on the sitcom from 1992 until the show’s finale in 1998. According to Deadline, the character of George’s mother was named Estelle before Harris landed the part — but her name w...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org assover begins this Friday. Have you finished your shopping for the holiday? I thought I might help and explore Passover shopping in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History for a few suggestions. I found plenty of Passover ideas. One of the early ads for Passover was in the March 13, 1931, issue o...…
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…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-13 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 Women March for Reproductive Rights Two temples join protest against Texas anti-abortion law. 18 Training Leaders Shalom Hartman Institute and JCRC/AJC to convene new leadership group after successful pilot. 20 It’s a Wrap! Final filming for Shoah Ambassadors Holocaust documentary takes place at Berman Center. 22 Danny Fenste...…
…4 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 for openers I’m Drowning in Sportsbook Ads! I t was going to take a lot to supplant my No. 1 pet peeve on radio and television, but its finally happened. For years, that title has been held by prescription drug companies and their insanely long list of potential side effects warnings tagged at the end of their commercials. Many disclaimers range between 35-45 seconds — equal to or longer than the tim...…
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…6 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 1942 - 2021 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org 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: De...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 7 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com continued on page 8 attempting to “weaken” what he termed “the U.N.-centric world order.” America’s “hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan,” he added, should be regarded as “a further demonstration of the rules the West is going to build its world order on.” Picking up on that theme, the new president o...…
…8 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY continued from page 6 Bring Danny Home! The Detroit Jewish News urges the community to continue raising awareness for Huntington Woods native Danny Fenster — a journalist who has been unjustly held without cause and without specified charges for 144 days by a military regime in a gruesome prison in Myanmar (Burma). The family is looking for people to create portraits of Danny that can b...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 9 Birthright Israel is a gift of a lifetime that opens young adults to the Jewish world around them, creating a lasting impact on identity, family, community, culture, and continuity. We are so excited to introduce ourselves to the Detroit community and are eager to connect with you. allyson.greenbaum@birthrightisrael.org (646) 453-2022 ariel.weiss@birthrightisrael.org (513) 520-6021 DID YOU KNOW THE IMPACT OF B...…
…10 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY essay My Travel to a ‘Forbidden’ Country I ’m struggling to put into words how upset I am that as our Jewish professional in Windsor you visited an anti-Israel, antisemitic coun- try,” a seasoned community member wrote to me after hear- ing that I had recently visited Lebanon. Let’s back- track: As a Jew who previously lived in Israel, I always told myself that I would never put myself ...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 11 ARMENIAN POPULATION Around 4% of Lebanon’s population is ethnic Armenian, the descendants of refugees who fled the 1915 genocide. Through a chance encounter, I befriended a 31-year-old Lebanese graphic designer of Armenian ori- gin. One evening he took me to Bourj Hammoud, Beirut’s Armenian neigh- borhood. Armenian flags and anti-Azerbaijan slogans brandished the buildings. Arabic was nowhere to be seen or ...…
…12 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 in the news Two-State Solution Is Best Path to Peace I n 1990, as a 29-year-old grad- uate student at the University of Michigan, I helped orga- nize an interfaith delegation to Israel and Palestine. When I returned from the trip — my first to the region — I wrote an op-ed for the Detroit Jewish News urging my fellow American Jews to speak out in sup- port of a two-state solution and an end to the occupatio...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 13 Centrist Dems Say Two-State Bill Is ‘One-Sided’ and ‘Blames Israel’ Editor’s Note: The news story below counters some of the points made by Rep. Levin regarding his Two-State Solution Act. T he Two-State Solution Act introduced by Rep. Andy Levin with over a dozen co-sponsors aims “to preserve conditions for, and improve the likelihood of, a two-state solution that secures Israel’s future as a democratic s...…
…14 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 OUR COMMUNITY T here is a good chance Roe v Wade may be overturned as early as December. That was the star- tling message abortion rights activists, religious leaders and Michigan state govern- ment officials relayed to 400 marchers at a West Bloomfield Women’s March on Oct. 2 at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield and a short march up and down Orchard Lake Road. The march was one of 20 or so in Michiga...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 15 Kahn said. “Because this leg- islation passed in Texas, there are going to be so many other states, including Michigan, that will pass copycat laws to take away a woman’s right to get an abortion before most people know they are preg- nant, with no exceptions to victims of rape or incest. “My daughters and son were a major motivation for me to organize this march. It shows them there is some- thing they can d...…
…16 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 15 Roe v Wade to fall, but here we are,” McMorrow said. “We can- not expect that marches and rallies are going to stop what is coming. “What we have seen in Texas proves that the Supreme Court [and state-level courts] and state legislatures are not going to protect us.” McMorrow said she was “horrified” at the Supreme Court’s stance toward the Texas law that enables boun- ...…
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…18 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 I n 2019, the Shalom Hartman Institute (SHI) opened an office in Detroit thanks to support from the William Davidson Foundation. At that time, Detroit was among the many Jewish com- munities throughout North America working to engage and strengthen Jewish com- munal life, a sense of people- hood, and to understand the changing nature of the rela- tionship between Israel and American Jews. Founded in Israel...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 19 JCRC/AJC first cohort. “I feel so fortunate to have participated over the last two years in thoughtful conversa- tions with not only scholars, but fellow Detroiters who have all been working in our com- munity. Especially during the pandemic, coming together with my cohort gave me an opportunity to connect with my community in a deeply meaningful way and gave me respite to think about our community through ...…
…20 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 OUR COMMUNITY T hree generations gathered at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 3 for the filming of the final scene of Keith Famie’s Shoah Ambassadors Holocaust documentary. The closing scene in the Berman Center will see Shoah Ambassador Curtis Bates singing his song “Never Again” with nine Michigan-based Holocaust survivors, the Detroit Children’s Choir and ambassador Hailey Callahan on st...…
…OCTOBER 14 • 2021 | 21 just a story in a book,” Singer said. “It’s amazing to be able to meet someone who has shown so much positivity throughout their life even though they suffered such tragedy and such tremendous loss, but they’re happy and thriving and still telling their stories to these young people so we can make sure this never happens again.” Famie, after about two years of filming, believes the song and scene at the Berman ...…
…22 | OCTOBER 14 • 2021 OUR COMMUNITY D uring his fourth month in pretrial detainment in a Myanmar prison, Frontier Myanmar managing editor and Huntington Woods native Danny Fenster, 37, had his ninth hearing, where he faced an additional charge by the military junta gov- ernment under the Unlawful Associations Act, though it closely related to the previous incitement charges, according to reports by the Associated Press. It w...…
