…60 | DECEMBER 14 • 2023 J N of Greater Detroit (hadassah. org/region/greater-detroit); or PanCAN (pancan.org/donate). STEVEN HEISLER, 86, of Livonia, died Dec. 7, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Heisler; children, Fern (Al) Jensen, Stacey (Kevin) Mason, Suzanne Mason, Stuart (Kamala) Heisler, Neil (Carol Myers) Heisler, Frank Zychowski; grandchildren, Jen (Alex) Gruin, David (Hugo) Heisler, Mark (Hilary) Heisl...…
…DECEMBER 14 • 2023 | 61 OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at sman...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 62 | DECEMBER 14 • 2023 J N Love Him or Hate Him H enry Kissinger died on Nov. 29, 2023, at the age of 100. Kissinger led a remarkable life and, like many prominent people, he was a highly controversial figure within his lifetime. Indeed, for many observers, Kissinger was a great diplomat who did a lot of good in the w...…
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…10 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY T he High Holidays have always been a time of great reflection. This year, I find myself particularly thoughtful as I consider the profound transformation my life has taken in the last year and, more importantly, my community of people who have helped me get to where I am now. Today, I reflect on the concept of the chosen family. My parents were the ones who set an early example of the...…
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…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 101 Kosher Caterers Through the Years I decided that, for Rosh Hashanah, I would write about kosher catering.catering. Now, let me make it clear that I am not trying to insult insult the cooking skills of any mom or bubbie. But there are times are times when there are too many guests, or unforeseen circumstances, where where it’s time to call for back-up; namely, a caterer. W When I read the Quality Kosher Cate...…
…102 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 1. The name used in place of God’s actual name (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Departure from Egypt (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. A temporary hut (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Recited before the beginning of the evening service on Yom Kippur (2 words, 3 letters + 5 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5. Another word for family (9 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FINAL WORD: _ _ _ _ _ Answer Key: 1. Hashem...…
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…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 11 Congregation Shaarey Zedek Aaron Starr Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen Rabbi David Propis Hazzan Saul A. Rube Ritual Director "Wishes everyone a Happy, Good, Healthy and Sweet New Year! Be Loved. Belong. Believe. Congregation Shaarey Zedek. 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-5544 • shaareyzedek.org For more infomation on High Holy Days, scan QR code or visit tinyurl.com/CSZHighHolyDays Shanah Tovah …
…12 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T here are a lot of jokes about Jewish guilt, but guilt is a healthy and appropriate reaction to inappropriate behavior. It causes me to recognize that I caused harm, and that I want to take steps to apologize and make amends. That I hurt you. I feel bad and want to make it better. A certain amount of guilt can lead to change and growth. The inability to feel guilt or responsibility is a pathology. Shame i...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 13 End the Cycle of Shame L’Shanah Tovah! from Adat Shalom Synagogue Your place to Be adatshalom.org 2023HHD-JNews-REV7 - - FINAL090523_Layout 2 9/5/2023 3:00 PM Page 1 …
…14 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 B continued from page 12 I s Rosh Hashanah a day of festivity or a day of angst? Is it an occasion to joy- ously celebrate or a time for solemn, tearful prayer? Reviewing the sources, we find con- tradictory indications. On the one hand, the Torah includes Rosh Hashanah in its list of hol- idays in Leviticus (23), sug- gesting that Rosh Hashanah is a day of festive celebration, like the other festivals. On ...…
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…16 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 B A s we enter the High Holidays, a time of honesty and confession, I offer my truth to each of you. I do not put salt on my challah. Ever. Honey — yes! But salt, no thank you. The tradition of putting salt on challah is in remembrance of the sacrifices offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. The Talmud explains: When the Temple stood, the sacrifices brought on the altar would atone for Israel’s sins. But ...…
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…18 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T hroughout the Jewish month of Elul we prepare for the “Days of Awe” (Yamim Noraim) in a variety of traditional ways. Some have the practice of reciting selichot (penitential prayers) from the beginning of the month, others recite them the week before Rosh Hashanah. Other traditions include the sounding of the shofar after morning prayers and the recitation of Psalm 27 twice a day. The introspective t...…
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…20 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 PHOTO BY JESUS CABALLERO ROSH HASHANAH ▼ Although this table was not created for Rosh Hashanah (it’s actually one lucky couple’s Shabby Chic destination wedding in Portugal, photographed by Lisbon-based photographer Jesus Caballero), we love the simplicity of a single red apple serving as a place setting on each plate amid a white backdrop. Rustic and brilliantly colored, these Mimi Thorisson Italian Ho...…
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…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 27 L’Shana Tova Wishing you a Sweet & Happy New Year from our family to yours. -Linda, Frank & Olive Novak …
…28 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 ROSH HASHANAH W ith the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, comes one beloved dish: apples and honey. It’s hard to separate the two. Chances are your Rosh Hashanah table has been adorned with a beautiful tray of sliced apples to dip into a bowl of honey. While the extra sweetness symbolizes hope for a sweet year ahead, it’s important to remember the little critters that are responsi- ble for ou...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 29 A N N U A L D I N N E R 2 0 2 3 YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH A N E V E N I N G O F U N I T Y O U T S T A N D I N G L E A D E R S H I P A W A R D E E CH A IRMA N & CEO, DTE EN ERG Y JERRY NORCIA 10 29 23 O C T O B E R TWENTY NINE D E T R O I T MARRIOTT S U N D A Y E V E N I N G F O R S P O N S O R S H I P S A N D R E S E RVAT I O N S V I S I T Y BY D I N N E R .O R G O R C A L L 2 4 8 . 6 6 3 . 8 2 9 9 ...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. ROSH HASHANAH 12 High Holiday Messages Local rabbis share their thoughts of Rosh Hashanah. 20 All About Apples The symbolic fruit of Rosh Hashanah lends itself to luscious, colorful tablescapes. 28 The Honeybee Cycle Why we need honeybees to enjoy a beloved Rosh Hashanah dish. 30 Home for the Holidays How to keep peace at your ...…
…30 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 ROSH HASHANAH E velyn* (*not her real name) is getting ready to host for the holidays. But getting Rosh Hashanah right is about more than just the meals they eat in her garden or devising the perfect guest list. It’s about navigating all of the dynamics to help people have a comfortable time, she says. The house is always busy and full with guests and song, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need some degree...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 31 Too often in our daily lives we forget the things that mean the most to us: heath, family and good friends. As we approach this Rosh Hashanah, we at the Tamaroff Automotive Family want to take a moment and reflect on all of our blessings this past year and wish everyone in the Jewish community, “L’Shana Tova.” May the New Year be good to you. As always, we’ we’re greatful for your continued business. ROSH HASH...…
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…34 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 ROSH HASHANAH A re you a book person? Here are nine books that can be both a com- panion and a guide through the High Holiday season. 1 This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared By Rabbi Alan Lew Organized chronologically, beginning with a spiritu- al exploration of Tisha b’ Av, followed by Elul, Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, the Ten Days of Awe and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Alan Lew’s insightful writing reflec...…
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…36 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 rabbinic teachings alongside practical exercises for reflection to implement each day. 5 Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life — in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) By Sarah Hurwitz Sarah Hurwitz only attended synagogue on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, until she saw an intro-to-Judaism class adver- tisement after a bad breakup. Described by contemp...…
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…38 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T he break-fast meal that ends Yom Kippur is perhaps the most- anticipated meal of the High Holidays. After 25 hours of fasting, most of us enjoy a dairy meal — but don’t forget the bagels and lox! Yet break-fast food should not be confused with breakfast choices. This meal, traditionally eaten at sundown after Yom Kippur, is more of a brunch, and time-tested options are in order. For many, the mea...…
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…4 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T he Ten Days of Awe are upon us. Rabbis are putting the fin- ishing touches on what they hope will be “awe”- inspir- ing sermons. I don’t envy them. Whether a rabbi is leading off with a Rosh Hashanah sermon or batting clean-up with a Yom Kippur one, this is their Super Bowl. The pressure is on to be at the top of their game. I recall even as a little boy how the anticipation grew in the congregatio...…
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