…$200 Aug. 15-21, 2024 / 11-17 Av 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Frankel Jewish Academy sports teams thrive in an atmosphere of participation and pride — along with a commitment to honoring Shabbat. See page 8 …
…Mo., in 2015. He works as an office-based internist with Ascension Michigan in Farmington Hills. His father, Gary, works in the same office. D’ Ascenzo earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology, health and society from Cornell in 2017 and a doctorate of physical therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston in 2020. She lives in Boston and is a physical thera- pist. Yashinsky pitched seven...…
…continued on page 12 Alexandra D’Ascenzo graduated from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston in 2020 with a doctorate of physical therapy. SUBMITTED PHOTO Ryan Schmeltz passes the ball during a Frankel boys bas- ketball game last winter. FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY MEDIA ARTS CLASS Grace Kleinfeldt heads up the court during a Frankel girls basketball game last winter. FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY MEDIA AR...…
…continued from page 11 12 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N Rebecca Rabin Varsity sports played at Frankel: Girls tennis and volleyball. Future plans: Attend the University of Michigan. Playing sports at Frankel: “Prepared me for my next steps because learning how to balance schoolwork and extracurriculars taught me about time management. ” Rebekah Schwartz Varsity sports played at Frankel: Girls tennis. Future plans: Study chemical phys- ics ...…
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…14 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N H illel Day School’s 2024-25 school year is expected to be another year of growth and continued commitment to academic excellence. Head of School Dr. Darin Katz says there’s specifically a few high- level things the school is excited about. The first thing Hillel is looking forward to, Katz says, is a “strong, robust enrollment for this year.” Enrollment is up this year by about 30 students from kinderga...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 15 J N F or Farber Hebrew Day School, the 2024-25 school year will celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary, while also being a transi- tion year. Dr. Seth Korelitz has joined the school as its Dean of Academics. Korelitz has been working in Jewish day schools in Metro Detroit for about 25 years. Most of that time has been spent as a classroom teacher at Hillel Day School along with a few years as an administ...…
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…22 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 Cuts’ Men’s Hyperloop Hoodie is “the sweatshirt built to last.” Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield; shopguysngals.com. Bigs She’s going to wear pajama pants to class anyway – might as well be these looks-like-trousers brightly colored pinstriped By Anthropologie Boxer Pants. Area Anthropologie stores; anthropologie.com. Classic preppy styles are updated with rugged elements and a lot of attitude: Transition t...…
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…26 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 MSU Jewish Studies and Muslim Studies team up to have difficult discussion and diffuse tensions. KAREN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER OUR COMMUNITY Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia R ecent Michigan State University grad Sydnie Burnstein of West Bloomfield took part in MSU’s four-part series, Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia, in fall 2023, just days after the Oct. 7 att...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 27 your eyes to the experiences of all. I found it to be a safe place to be openly Jewish and proud of my Judaism.” It was also a safe space for those who weren’t Jewish or Muslim to ask questions and try to better understand others’ lived experience, she says, adding that they had quickly filled the seminar room where the class was held the first day to the brim. “It was packed,” she says. “There’s such a need...…
…28 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 and Islamophobia.” Jewish Studies has existed for more than three decades at MSU, with a handful of core faculty and 30 affiliated faculty teaching up to 30 courses each year and reaching about a thousand students. NEW CLASS ON ANTISEMITISM TO BE OFFERED Aronoff, Fermaglich, Simon and Dr. Laura Yares have developed a one-credit online asynchronous course on antisemitism that will be offered every semest...…
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…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-6 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 Jewish Jaguars Frankel Jewish Academy sports teams thrive in an atmosphere of participation, pride and commitment to honoring Shabbat. 14 Farber’s 60th Anniversary Marks Year of Transition Dr. Seth Korelitz has joined the school as its Dean of Academics. 15 Hillel Day School Continues to Grow Enrollmen...…
…30 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N O n July 29, the first-ever championship of Partners Detroit’s newly formed ice hockey league took place at the Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy. It was a close game, culminating in a tense overtime shootout. Five nail-biting minutes later, as the crowd cheered, the aptly named Pastrami Penguins scored and ultimately took home the oversized trophy. The winning Pastrami Penguins — Avi Kohn, Daniel Kohn, ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 31 J N names. Ultimately, it was the Hebruisers, Tefillin Tough Guys, Edmonton Mohelers and Pastrami Penguins that took to the ice. To even the playing field, Lorkis offered weekly classes to help improve the skills of players, if they wanted. “I heard from many players who were pretty new to hockey that they would never have had the confidence to say, ‘I’m going to play ice hockey on a big league,’ but they fe...…
…32 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 A s I write this month’s column, I’m deeply invested in the Olympics, cheering on both the American and Israeli teams. I am so impressed and amazed by the dedication and talent exhibited by these athletes every single day. As a Jewish people, we are taught to dedicate ourselves to repairing the world, aka tikkun olam. As volunteers, we can find ways to combine our personal interests and our desire to re...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 33 community walk, arts & crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Volunteer duties may include checking guests in, assisting with activities, helping to organize the event space, etc. The 2024 Autism Hero Walk: Detroit will take place on Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to noon. If interested, fill out a volunteer interest form at autismallianceofmichigan.org/ donate/volunteer. Friendship Circle’s 20th annual Walk4Friendship...…
…34 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N C habad of Troy signed the purchase agreement on a future campus, which will become a home for every Jewish person in the area and will serve as a center for everything Jewish. In conjunction with this special occasion, Chabad of Troy is also hosting its First Annual Jewish Car Show from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 18. The fun takes place at its new building at 4050 Coolidge Highway in Troy. The idea for a ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 35 quick hits Avery Gach is one of the top high school offensive linemen in the country and a prized University of Michigan recruit. Before he heads into his senior football season at Birmingham Groves, the 6-foot- 5, 290-pound Gach competed in track and field this past spring for the Falcons. Even though he’d never thrown the shot put previously, Gach won a Division 1 regional championship in the shot put with a th...…
…36 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N G rowing up in a large Jewish community, I always saw my peers going to Israel the summer of their sophomore year of college to participate in Taglit Birthright Israel (Birthright) and Birthright Israel Onward (Onward) — and I sought to do the same. When the horrifying events of Oct. 7 occurred, I didn’t know if this dream would be a reality for me. My college campus turned into a threatening environmen...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 37 J N At Wayne State University, it’s always been our mission to make college accessible for all by making it affordable for all. That’s why we offer programs like the Wayne State Guarantee, the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge and a range of merit-based scholarships, all providing financial assistance to any student willing to put in the hard work to earn a degree. And it’s working. With a combination of these program...…
…38 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 co-workers. I most enjoyed sitting at my lunch breaks with my Israeli colleagues and learning about their upbringing, their families and their lives in Israel today. Outside of my internship, I experienced the busy daytime and nightlife of Tel Aviv, attending crowded beaches, out- door-seating restaurants at night and Shuk HaCarmel (the Tel Aviv outdoor market) for some of the best falafel and shawarma. A high...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 39 WHATEVER IS NEXT gvsu.edu/next For Grand Valley students, next is opportunity and innovation. Next is global, connecting and uniting us. It’s local, shaping the spaces in which we work and live. It’s a commitment to progress. Next is where minds are free to imagine what could be. At GVSU, next is now. And whatever’s next for you, we will help you get there. The Temple Israel Early Childhood Center is one of Met...…
…4 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N essay Our New Look essay Thank You, Metro Detroit! D ear Detroit Jewish News Readers: Over the last four years, under the stewardship of the Detroit Jewish News Foundation, the direction of the Detroit Jewish News has seen many changes. A new and focused mission was created to guide both the culture of the organization and the content of the weekly publication. The establishment of that mission is...…
…40 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N T hrough programming, Friday night Shabbats, coffee hours and open office doors, the staff at Michigan State University Hillel and students of the Jewish Student Union are looking to establish a closeknit, supportive community. Having a community to fall back on is important for every student in college, and MSU Hillel and the JSU want to create a strong support system for each and every member of Michig...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 41 J N of JSU president in the past year. As part of the JSU, there is an annual retreat during which the entire board works together and facilitates thoughtful discussions on where the JSU is going next. Each year I have been able to be a part of such a great program, I’ve truly been blown away by the people who surround me at JSU/ Hillel. There were times in which I was working on a new project or try- ing to ...…
…42 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 C ollege has been nothing short of a crazy experience, which started with COVID and continued with political drama and the horrific events of Oct. 7. What it means to be a Jew on a college campus and in the world has fundamentally changed throughout my undergraduate career. Despite this, I am finishing my final semester at Grand Valley State University alongside a vibrant, caring and resilient Jewish commu...…
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…44 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 D uring the first month of this summer, I participated in the study abroad program at Wayne State University. During my time overseas, I traveled to Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands to study global supply chains with a focus on the automotive industry. This was truly an incredible experience as I learned about the intricacies of the different tiers of OEM suppliers, observed h...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 45 At Temple Israel’s Tyner Religious School, Jewish values come to life. Students not only learn about our Jewish history and traditions but live the values we are taught in ancient literature. For the 2024-2025 school year we are excited to build on our exciting, experiential, and innovative learning experiences for all grades. REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TODAY! GRADES K-3: Sunday mornings from 9:30 -11:30am...…
…46 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 A t a large institution like Michigan State University, the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel creates an academic home base for students. From the time I registered as a Jewish Studies minor, I found a welcoming and supportive environment. The Serling Institute’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping their students succeed academically and professionally, providing guidance, me...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 47 for a well-rounded and immersive experience. The Abramson Scholarship offers scholarships for research or internships focused on antisemitism and Holocaust studies in Europe, Israel or the U.S. These are just two of the dozen scholarships available, reflecting the Jewish Studies program’s dedication to student success and growth. There are also scholarships that cover tuition for Jewish Studies courses. STUD...…
…48 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 G uests “stepped right up” at Jewish Senior Life’s 23rd Annual Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration on June 21 at Adat Shalom Synagogue, celebrating 164 beloved members of the Jewish community who are 95 years of age and older. This year’s Under the Big Top circus-themed event was the brain- child of ringmaster Beth Robinson, director of Friends of Jewish Senior Life, and event co-chairs Joyce Ber...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 49 J N MAZEL TOV! Kwasman-Daniels L isa Daniels-Goldman and Dr. Kenneth Goldman, and Ken and Rebecca Daniels, all of West Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their daughter Arlyn Madison Daniels to Zachary Kwasman, son of Gayle and Steven Kwasman of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Arlyn and Zach met in their senior year at Michigan State University, where Arlyn earned a bachelor of science degree. She then went on to ea...…
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…50 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 O ver the past few months, I’ve been having conversations with leading thinkers, intellectuals, innovators and philanthropists for a BBC series on moral challenges of the 21st century. Among those I spoke to was David Brooks, one of the most insightful moralists of our time. His conversation is always scintillating, but one remark of his was particularly beautiful. It is a key that helps us unlock the e...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 51 vision is connected to the legal, halachic content of much of Devarim. On the one hand, we have this passionate declaration of love by God for a people; on the other we have a detailed code of law covering most aspects of life for individuals and the nation as a whole once it enters the land. Law and love are not two things that go obviously together. What has one to do with the other? That is what David Brook...…
…52 | AUGUST 15 • 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 Congregation B’nai Moshe ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 53 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 SECULAR/HU...…
…54 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N Y ale Strom, who travels the world leading and playing violin with his varied folk band titled Hot Pstromi, has strong memories of growing up in Michigan. He recalls stories told of the discontinued Chasidic Aaron Israel Synagogue in Detroit as attended by his close relatives. That synagogue, known as the Stoliner Shul because members came from the Russian-based town of Stolin, has been sold and became t...…
