…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 55 FEATURING Leypsa and Rabbi Irwin Groner Memorial Lecture Join us for a fascinating evening with Michael Oren! Statesman, historian, soldier, and author -- Former Ambassador Michael Oren has devoted his life to serving Israel and the Jewish people around the world. CSZ is excited to provide this unique opportunity to offer multi-faceted insights into what Israel is facing today. Admission is free and open to the ...…
…H a ha! LOL. Heh-heh. For the tech-savvy and non-techies alike, most of us can still recognize what these words are express- ing: laughter. What I find to be laughter’s most powerful quality is its ability to strengthen a com- munity. Laughter can diffuse tensions, elevate understand- ing between individuals or groups and even amplify com- munication by strengthening relationships. Whether we are young or old, quiet or loud, a co...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 57 J N T he Byron and Dorothy Gerson Emerging Leaders Retreat was an unforgettable experience that left a lasting impact on all who attended. The retreat aimed to cultivate the leadership skills of Hillel students from across Michigan including Hillel of Metro Detroit, MSU Hillel, Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan, and Michigan Hillel. It certainly did so. With a raging blizzard outside, we gathered to wel...…
…58 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N D espite facing several hurdles, such as a worldwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic and now the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Lester Ambassador Program continues to connect young Jewish leaders in Metro Detroit and Israel. The privately funded program, whose members Jewish Federation of Detroit initially helped connect through its Partnership2Gether program in 2018, facilitates community-buildin...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 59 A CHANGE OF PLANS Since then, the Lester Ambassador Program has facilitated several trips for participating Israelis to come to Metro Detroit and Metro Detroiters to visit Israel. While in Metro Detroit, Stern was introduced to area synagogues, organizations and community members to learn more about American Judaism. In Israel, meanwhile, participants learned about Israeli culture and how different sects of...…
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…60 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 F irst in Yitro there were the Aseret Hadibrot, the “Ten Utterances, ” the Ten Commandments, expressed as general principles. Now in Mishpatim come the details. Here is how they begin: “If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free, without pay- ing anything … But if the servant declares, ‘I love my master and my wife and children and do not ...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 61 even when making economic decisions we frequently mis- calculate their effects and fail to recognize our motivations, a finding for which Kahneman won the Nobel Prize. How then do you stop people doing harmful things without taking away their freedom? Thaler and Sunstein’s answer is that there are oblique ways in which you can influence people. In a cafeteria, for example, you can put healthy food at eye l...…
…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 West Blo...…
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…64 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N M ark Lipson, who built a career around social work in the Rochester schools, has retired from that field and is building pursuits around preserving and promoting Detroit jazz composers, past and present, along with their music. A lifelong drummer and composer who has appeared with many bands even while doing social work, Lipson is now giving his attention to recording albums, developing sheet music and...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 65 J N continued on page 67 P ictures representing New York City life — including scenes of lone workmen atop a high- rise building, children dancing along a sidewalk and people of all ages at the beach — are among 150 images in a newly awarded book by Deborah Dash Moore, a University of Michigan history professor, Frankel Center for Judaic Studies leader and Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization edi...…
…66 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 CATCHING UP ON FEUD, EINSTEIN DOCUMENTARY, WINEHOUSE: SOUR? Feud: Capote Versus the Swans is an eight-episode series. The first two epi- sodes were released on Jan. 31 (on FX) and Feb. 1 (on Hulu). The remaining epi- sodes stream on successive Wednesdays or Thursdays. As I write this, I have seen the first two episodes and I thought they were terrific. Most of the many reviews are positive. Here’s the c...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 67 because everybody looks in New York. It goes to letting go and going out.” Dash Moore, who lived in New York for a time, began this book in 2005 and did her research by visiting the city’s historical centers and photographers’ studios. She has written almost 10 books in addition to this one. Although she personally takes photos of personal value, a deeper interest in photography has been with her husband, ...…
…JUST FOR FUN See answers in next week’s issue. For answers to the Feb. 8 puzzle, look on page 69. 68 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? In honor of President’s Day, can you unscramble the letters of these 10 American presidents? 1. harry lazy coat 2. likely lawn mimic 3. clanged revolver 4. jean or memos 5. fill mermaid roll 6. crankier elf pin 7. abhor ninja miners 8...…
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…70 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N ON STAGE NOW-FEB. 24 Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig is a furiously paced comedy with more than a touch of the Marx Brothers. Now at the Farmington Players, 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington. Set in 1934, it is a hilarious combination of slapstick, word play, romance and great opera music. Tickets: ci.ovatio- intix.com/35951. Info: 248- 553-2955. MEGA MINYAN 10:30 AM-NOON, FEB. 17 (SAT.) At Adat Shalom Sy...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 71 Admission is $12 and includes admission to Outdoorama; $5 for chil- dren 6-14; and children 5 and under admitted free. Advance weekday tickets are $10 and are available for purchase through Wed., Feb. 21. On-site parking is available for a fee. For information, visit NoviCottageShow.com, facebook.com/novicot- tageshow, instagram.com/ novicottageshow or call 616-447-2860. ISRAEL HISTORY 7-8 PM, FEB. 22 (TH...…
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…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 73 J N ADRIA ARONOVITZ, 83, of Southfield, died Feb. 7, 2024. She is sur- vived by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Aronovitz; sons and daughters-in- law, Danny and Joanne Aronovitz, and Jimmy and Mindy Aronovitz; daugh- ter and son-in-law, Margie and Marc Katz; grandchil- dren, Sara Aronovitz, Ben and Jill Aronovitz, Anna Aronovitz, Jordan and Sam Schlechter, Sydney and Jeffrey Talasazan, Anthony Aronovitz ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 74 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N Renee and Mark Silverstein; son and daughter-in-law, Zachary and Lisa (Bebchick) Beim; grandchildren, Max Silverstein, Ariana (Ari) Silverstein, Elijah (Eli) Beim, Isabel (Izzy) Beim; nieces and nephew, Zeeda Mavian, Jennifer Lewis and Dr. Mark Kopel. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Harvey M. Beim Scholarsh...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 75 J N dedication and contribu- tions to the plant processes. Naomi’s co-workers remem- ber her contagious smiles, frequent spirited laughter and treasured friendships. Naomi always had a pos- itive outlook on everything, took pride in her children, her work and her family. She was a kind, gentle and generous woman, who lived her life with joy until the very end; though her passing leaves an empty hole in the wo...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 76 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N KENNETH ANDREW STONE, 75, of West Bloomfield and Jupiter, Fla., died suddenly and unexpectedly in his Florida home on Feb. 2, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Detroit, son of Ralph and Rosalyn (Bronstein) Stone. He lived for a short while in Oak Park and later most of his youthful years in the Sherwood Forest area of Detroit. Ken attended Henry Ford High School and ...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 77 DR. MELVYN DAVID WOLF, 91, of Flint, died Feb. 6, 2024. Dr. Wolf was a loving, dedicated and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born Aug. 10, 1932, Melvyn was a bril- liant and wonderful individu- al who had profound impact on the lives of those around him. He served his country with honor and distinction as a captain and doctor of the U.S. Army in Fort Benning, Ga., from 1...…
…68 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com F eb. 14 was Valentine’s Day. Time to send your valentine a card, candy and/or flowers … or maybe jewelry, if your valentine has been really, really sweet! The origins of Valentine’s Day can be found over 1,000 years ago in a Christian feast in celebration of St. Valentine. Once Hallmark and o...…
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…8 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N essay ‘Go … Just Go to Israel’ I ’m putting out a challenge to everyone — go to Israel now and volunteer. I spent a week volunteering there in mid-December. Go there to visit, volunteer and let the people of Israel know that we support them. Go … just go. For many decades, there’s never been a more dire time for Israel to need volunteer support than now. Remember that all army reservists have been cal...…
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…thejewishnews.com $2.00 Feb. 15-21, 2018 / 30 Shevat-6 Adar 5778 YEARS 1942 2 2017 2 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY Embracing Kindness From a bat mitzvah project to Jewish values, the world could use a little more kindness. SEE PAGE 12. …
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…contents Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review • Hillel Happenings Feb. 15-21, 2018 / 30 Shevat – 6 Adar 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 3 views spirit 28 Torah portion 5-8 arts&life jews in the d 10 joining Detroit’s renewal Rabbi Asher Lopatin will lead a new Modern Orthodox shul and start a civil discourse center. 12 17 an epic evening that makes an epic impact 18 limmud 2018 Master illusionist Vitaly Beckman mystifies even...…
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…views essay Back In Bounds? Dusty Arab peace plan just might get Palestinians and Israel talking. T he way back toward solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict might lie in both sides accepting the con- tours of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, once thought relegated to the diplomatic scrap heap. The initiative, brokered by the Arab League, would have to be viewed as a starting point for moving for- ward and be subject to vigorous discussi...…
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…jews d in the on the cover Embracing Kindness From a bat mitzvah project to Jewish values, the world could use a little more kindness. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER W hen Jolie Oleshansky, 12, was decid- ing on a service project for her upcoming June bat mitzvah at Temple Israel, her thoughts kept circling back to one word: kindness. How could she help her friends and fellow students be kinder to one another, at school and in the c...…
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…in the Limmud 2018 Jewish learning program offers many topic options and guest speakers. BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER R The JN is accepting submissions from readers of photos of simchahs that happened in 2017 — baby namings, b’nai mitzvot, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties — you name it. Photos will appear in JN’s annual Celebrate! Section, in the March 22 issue. Please send your high-resolution photo to jheadapohl@renmedia...…
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