…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 55 J N W hat comes to mind when you hear the word maze? Are you picturing a one-dimensional black-and-white shape where the goal is to find the path from one opening to another or to the center? Well, you are in for a treat! It is time to catch up and keep up with the ever- evolving genius of Jacob Evan Smith and his creative enterprise MazySuzan. Smith has been drawing since before he can recall. He was especially...…
…56 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 M y bubbie was an expert mandel bread baker, as I am sure many of yours were, too! I can still remember the warmth of her kitchen and the sweet aroma that filled the air when she baked. Inspired by her traditional recipe, I decided to take a new spin on this classic treat. The result? A rich and chocolatey Brownie Mandel Bread. Imagine the delightful crunch of brownie brittle, and you’ll have an idea of...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 57 JUST FOR FUN See answers in next week’s issue. For answers to last week’s puzzle, see page 49. Can You Figure Out the Answers to These Brain Teasers? Q: If a doctor carries a black leather bag and a plumber carries a box of tools, what does a mohel carry? A: A bris kit. Jewish Jokeof the Week …
…58 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N RUDOLPH IS HARRIS, AGAIN; A CHILDREN’S MOVIE, A GAME SHOW AND A POLICE SHOW Maya Rudolph, 52, has agreed to appear as Vice President Kamala Harris on SNL for all of 2024. Rudolph played Harris in many SNL skits that aired during the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump and during the 2020 presidential campaign. Most thought her depiction was very funny without being mean (you can view the skits on Yo...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 59 J N S’MORE SHABBAT 5:30 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.) At Adat Shalom Synagogue. Lawn games, a hotdog cookout, Shabbat Kumbaya and a campfire. SHABBAT IN THE PARK 8-11 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.) Hosted by the Downtown Synagogue. Welcome Shabbat and gather for a movie at New Center Park, 2998 W. Grand, Detroit. Kiddush, motzi and watch Barbie (rated PG-13) as part of the New Center Park’s Free Friday Night Movie Series. AT THE ...…
…6 | AUGUST 15 • 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: ...…
…DOG OF THE WEEK L ottie was rescued by Detroit Dog Rescue in more ways than one. After her rescue, the DDR team found out that Lottie had cancer. Thankfully, after surgery and a lot of care, (shout out to her fosters Bri and Joe), Lottie survived cancer and she is thriving! Lottie is a laid-back senior looking for a place to spend her golden years. She prefers a home where she can be pampered and be the center of attention. After livi...…
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…64 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N ARNOLD BLANK, 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., formerly of Potomac, Md., died July 30, 2024. Mr. Blank was the loving husband of Marilyn Blank for an incredible 63 years. Their enduring bond was a testament to their commitment and unwavering love. Arnold was devoted to his chil- dren, Judy and David Karp, Lauren and Barry Margolin, and Michael Blank. Arnold’s heart expanded even further when he became th...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 65 J N continued on page 66 of the late Raymond and the late Leona Cady. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life, Attn. Jo Rosen, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; or Humane Society of Michigan, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, michiganhumane.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MELVIN CLAYTON, 85, of West Bloomfi...…
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…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 67 J N daughter, Brooklynn Weiss; sister, Maxine “Mikki” Stein; nephew and niece. Michael (Renee) Stein and Jakki Stein. Interment was held at B’nai Israel Memorial Gardens in Novi. Contributions may be made to Special Olympics Team Farmington, c/o Special Olympics Michigan at Central Michigan University. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. BURTON H. GORELICK, 81, of Commerce Township, was born to Lillian and Osca...…
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…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 69 J N B arry Allen Rosen, 68, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Aug. 5, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1956. He received a B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Michigan in 1980. He met his wife, Debby, at the College of Pharmacy and they were married in 1981. Barry loved spending time with his children, Shari and Aaron, cre- ating special memories that lasted a lifetime. He began his career as a pharmacist work...…
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…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 9 continued on page 10 adversity and manage challenges, all of which contribute to maturation and emotional growth. ” Cohen said the benefits of competitive high school sports can’t be overstated and “the fact that we can offer competitive athletics to any student who is interested, while their fellow high schoolers in public schools may very well have to compete for a spot on a team, is a source of pride. ” The ra...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 10 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N continued from page 8 enough — unpack various donation boxes, sort the contents and then move them to a dedicated spot. As a clueless Canadian navigating my own way, when I arrived, I walked into the main part of the building and stumbled upon a memorial for the victims of the Nova Festival on the main floor. Day 4: After following up on some WhatsApp farming volunteer group posts, ...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 12 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N column From One Country at War to Another I n a country beset with war, its men subject to being drafted and deployed into active service, with many other sleep- deprived citizens who have remained behind coping with warning sirens that may sound at any hour, and with jobs disappearing and incomes reduced because of the war. Paulina Rabin Mikhailovna and Olga Sherbak made don...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 14 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N continued from page 12 Ukraine is expected to increase this year to 160, from 120, Rabbi Gritsevskaya said; despite the war, normal Jewish activities continue. “We are trying to lead a Jewish life.” As the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches, as the war grinds on, as a military stalemate is likely to continue this winter, as the number of soldiers killed in battle in...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 15 LINDA HILLER NOVAK 248.408.7811 LINDA@NOVAKRETEAM.COM FRANK NOVAK 248.563.7217 FRANK@NOVAKRETEAM.COM Congratulations to the 36 remarkable professionals making an impact in our community! …
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…18 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 ABIGAIL EPSTEIN Abigail Epstein, a native of West Bloomfield, takes pride in being a member of the Detroit Jewish community, finding a sense of fortune in the unique and vibrant community that has helped shape her identity today. Her formative years were enriched by summers at Camp Tamarack, a mission to Israel and involvement in BBYO, laying the foundation for a lifelong connection to Judaism. This de...…
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…20 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 Leader of first and second grade, she works with teachers to create curriculum integration between general studies and Judaic studies. Jessica believes that the success of Hillel students will ensure a bright future full of young Jewish leaders for the Metro Detroit community. A native Torontonian, Jessica moved to the Detroit area six years ago and knew that becoming involved in Jewish organizations wou...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 21 MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV Rina Hennes Sabes for being honored as one of this year’s for being honored as one of this year’s 36 UNDER 36 36 UNDER 36 Jewish Family Service is thrilled for you to receive this honor recognizing your work as a clinical therapist in our community. Your focus on postpartum support has made a tremendous impact and helped so many. Thank you for all you do. May you go from strength to strengt...…
…22 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 with an email campaign that largely contributed to the passage of IHRA in Georgia. Adar, who holds dual citizenship in Israel, enjoys a relaxing trip to the movies and embracing his foodie side by scouting for new restaurant experiences. DEREK WOLFE Derek Wolfe is a third-year psychiatry resident at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. At work, he spends his days (and sometimes nights) caring for his patie...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 23 teacher at Hillel Day School, where she has worked since 2021, teaching Tanach and Jewish living to fifth and sixth graders. She loves teaching middle schoolers far more than she enjoyed being a middle schooler herself and is driven by the desire to bring a love of Jewish text and a strong sense of Jewish identity to the next generation. Jenna has lived in the area since 2019 with her Southfield-native ...…
…24 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 her lifelong dream is to find decent kosher Mexican food. She enjoys trivia or game nights with her husband at local bars and visiting local hands-on museums and libraries with her kids. She was a competitive ice skater when growing up. DAVID LOWENSTEIN A native of New York City, David arrived in Michigan nearly five years ago to work as an extension educator with Michigan State University Extension....…
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…26 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 are gentle on the body and improve mental and physical well being. NATALIE DUBOIS Natalie DuBois is a native Detroiter and has been an active member of the Jewish community from a young age, participating in her temple youth group and NFTY-MI, through adulthood where she became involved with the Young Adult Division of Partners Detroit (which is where she met her husband!). Natalie is a clinical s...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 27 MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV Natalie DuBois for being honored as one of this year’s for being honored as one of this year’s 36 UNDER 36 36 UNDER 36 Jewish Family Service celebrates you in receiving this well-deserved honor. Thank you for making a difference every day in the lives of those facing crisis. Your dedication ensures our community’s basic needs are being met. May you go from strength to strength. Jewish Famil...…
…28 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 New Jersey and Texas, Shmuli’s story is one of passion and purpose. Shmuli received Semicha (rabbinic ordination) in 2018. He and his wife, Nechama, spent three years as part of the Jewish community in Dallas before moving to Detroit in 2018, where they are raising five adorable children. It was in Dallas that he began to work in young professional outreach and ran the local Partners in Torah program. I...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 29 Walter. She likes attending JFamily events with her family and watching her daughter grow in the Jewish community. Megan also enjoys trying new restaurants, playing fantasy football and taking walks in her neighborhood. ERIN GOODE Erin Goode is a pediatric hematologist/ oncologist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she is honored to be treating children with cancer throughout Metro Detroit. S...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-14 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 16 36 Under Thirty-Six Meet this year’s cohort of young professionals making an impact on Detroit’s Jewish community. 36 How We Met ‘At Bubby’s Condo’ 37 Searching for the Greatest Generation! 38 A Tournament Like No Other Farber Hebrew Day School holds sixth annual Tanzman Tournament. 40 ‘America’s No. 1 Mos...…
…30 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 tie up his laces and run while listening to a Torah class. MOLLY MOSS Molly Moss is an attorney at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. She is in the Commercial Litigation and Paytech and Payment Systems practice groups. Molly provides strategic insight on business litigation and electronic payment, contract, trade secrets and real estate dispute matters to ensure the most favorable and efficient outcome ...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 31 2013. Jacob is now the chief advancement officer at JARC in Bloomfield Hills, a nonprofit organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities in the home of their choice. Throughout his time at JARC, Jacob jumped into various roles to support the changing needs of the organization, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently pursuing his MBA at Walsh College. Jacob also serv...…
…32 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 teachers. Additionally, Brittany is an active member of the Vaad Yisrael, a committee at Hillel focused on the integration of Israel education. She helps develop and align Israel education learning targets from ECC to eighth grade. Brittany was honored to welcome Israeli students into her classroom in October. Providing them with a happy and safe learning environment and seeing all of the students conne...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 33 volunteering. Since then, she has maintained her advocacy for Israel and the Jewish community on campus, proudly participating in the March for Israel in DC as a representative of both her native Detroit and the University of Michigan in November. In December, Atara was a distinguished speaker at the JNF Global Conference in Denver, addressing an audience of over 2,000 people on the issue of antisemitis...…
…34 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 law enforcement to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel. In addition to advocating for Israel and the Jewish community, Daniel is also a woodworker, and especially loves making Judaica and synagogue furniture. His work is in multiple synagogues in the Detroit area, and he also makes Shabbat candlesticks, mezuzahs, seder plates and other Judaica for Jews around the world. Daniel was given the ho...…
