…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 53 If you did not know the date and just happened to find yourself at Shaarey Zedek on the night of the “Send a Kid to Tamarack” event, you might think you arrived in time for a High Holiday service. The shul was filled to the max with generations of Tamarack Camps enthusiasts. The annual cam- paign raises funds to subsidize the cost of camp and make camp accessible for everyone who wants to come to the “Best Pla...…
…NEXT DOR T he Zekelman Holocaust Center manager of adult education Katie Chaka Parks, 33, believes people from all walks of life, regardless of age, background or religion, should learn the history of the Holocaust and how it continues to impact today’s world. “It’s extremely important for communities to have allies,” she says, “and it’s so important for people who are not Jewish to also take on the history of the Holocaust to m...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 55 suppose I care so much,” she says. “It’s confusing to me why that’s confusing.” A SHARED HISTORY Parks says it’s easy to forget that many different groups were involved in perpetuat- ing the Holocaust. “It’s truly all of our history,” she says. “Unfortunately, hate is uni- versal, and that’s a big thing that drives my motivation in working here.” In 2017, Parks, an Oakland Township resident and moth- er of two, ...…
…SPORTS C oach Josh Birnberg’s West Bloomfield High School baseball team experienced a season that had a little of every- thing. Big victories in arguably the toughest high school baseball league in the state. A season-long state ranking in Division 1. A crushing season-ending defeat. And an opportunity to play in a big-league ballpark. For West Bloomfield junior catcher Max Gross, son of Daniel Gross, cantor at Adat Shalom Syna...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 57 The Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith bowling league ends its season with a ... golf outing. It’s the Mark Klinger Memorial out- ing, named for the person who found- ed it, and it’s held the same day as the league’s post-season banquet. For the last two years, the outing has been held at Mystic Creek Golf Course in Milford and the banquet has been held at Gino’s Pizzeria in Keego Harbor. Brotherhood-Eddie Jaco...…
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…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 59 MAZEL TOV! MAY 20, 2023 Neal and Alexa Lepsetz of Pleasant Ridge are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Adira Ruth Lepsetz (Addi). Excited big brother is Avi Lepsetz. Proud grandpar- ents are Steven Lepsetz of West Bloomfield, and Kenneth Lempert and Anita Levin of Pleasant Ridge/Toledo. APRIL 26, 2023 Morgan and Matthew Barker of Birmingham are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Myles Ja...…
…6 | JUNE 15 • 2023 1942 - 2023 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: Detro...…
…60 | JUNE 15 • 2023 Weinberger-Rosberg E mily Rosberg, daugh- ter of Aaron and Linda Rosberg, married Blake Weinberger, son of Michel (Jerry) Holtzman, and Deborah and the late Robert Weinberger on May 6, 2023, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Emily and Blake were blessed to have grandpar- ents Raymond and Nancy Silverman, Francine Rosberg and Sandee Adams at the chuppah. E ileen and Bob Milstein of West Bloomfield recent-...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 61 SPIRIT Children of Israel Act Like Children O ur Torah portion this week contains the famous story of the 12 spies who return from the promised land with a report. The spies find a rich land that “flows with milk and honey.” But they report that it is a place of giants and dan- ger. This is not the first time we are troubled that the Israelites are frightened and passive. Back in Exodus, the Israelites compl...…
…62 | JUNE 15 • 2023 O ne of the most powerful addresses I ever heard was given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on this week’s parshah: the story of the spies. For me, it was nothing less than life- changing. He asked the obvious questions. How could 10 of the spies have come back with a demoralizing, defeatist report? How could they say, we cannot win, the people are stronger than us, their cit...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 63 one more nation in a world of nations, with the same kind of economic, social and political problems that every nation has to deal with. FEAR OF SUCCESS The spies were not afraid of failure. They were afraid of success. Their mistake was the mistake of very holy men. They wanted to spend their lives in the closest possible proximity to God. What they did not understand was that God seeks, in the Hasidic phras...…
…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...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 65 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/HUMANISTIC Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington H...…
…ARTS&LIFE MUSIC P eter Cummings, who established a long career as a real estate developer starting in 1975, has brought his professional skills to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) during some 30 years of volun- teer commitment. Cummings, currently execu- tive chairman and CEO of The Platform, which brings commer- cial and residential innovation to Detroit, became a member of the symphony board in 1992, spent six years as chairm...…
…music enables a person to convert what oth- erwise would be a world in black and white to a world in color. I get enormous pleasure out of music, and I find classical music, at the very least, calming and soothing. ” Cummings’ interest in classical music firmed up when he was in his 40s and trav- eling to Europe in the early 1990s, a time before mass access to iPhones and iPads. “I bought a bunch of cassettes while I was in Europe, and ...…
…68 | JUNE 15 • 2023 ASTEROID CITY AND THE FLASH, THE “JEWISH INDIAN” Asteroid City, a sci-fi romance-comedy, has a limited opening on June 16 and opens “wide” on the 23rd. This Wes Anderson film follows the transformative events that occur at an annual Junior Stargazer convention in 1955. The stars include Scarlett Johansson, 38, Jason Schwartzman, 42, Liev Schreiber, 55, and Adrien Brody, 50. The cast is so large that some...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com JUNE 15• 2023 | 7 S A L E M AT T H I L D U R M A R K K E L L E R LOCATED IN THE BIRMINGHAM RAIL DISTRICT 929 S ETON STREET OPEN THUR & FRI 12-5PM SAT 11AM-6PM OR BY APPOINTMENT 248.550.1008 mark@matthildur.com www.MATTHILDUR.com SINCE 1975 Supported through the generosity of The Jewish Fund and the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Famil...…
…70 | JUNE 15 • 2023 ISRAELI AUTHOR 1-2 PM, JUNE 15 (Thurs.) An online presentation from the library of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Dana Shem-Ur’s book is a piercing novel about life abroad in a cultural setting not one’s own: Reut is an Israeli translator living in Paris with a French husband and their child. This is a novel about big life choices that examines a woman’s attitudes toward belonging to a man, to a culture, t...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 71 Said, executive director of the New England Cognitive Center, will cover everything from the concept of neuroplasticity to practical ways to strengthen or maintain our cognitive abilities as we age. Register in advance for this Zoom event at: https:// tinyurl.com/yavmta3x. You will receive a link via email to join the meeting. To enroll, contact MindU@ jfsdetroit.org or 248-788- MIND. MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP 10-...…
…72 | JUNE 15 • 2023 ROGER M. BLAU of Marco Island, Fla., passed away May 31, 2023. He was the lov- ing husband of Joanne Blau; father of Tammy, Ben and Jeff; grandfather of Drake, Griffin, Tessa, Annalicia and Sofia; brother of Dr. Larry (Diane) Blau of Santa Barbara, Calif. Mr. Blau was born Sept. 12, 1945, in Detroit to Rose and Ben Blau. He was the brother of the late Elaine Yanitz and the late Eleanor Rabin. Interment was ...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 73 continued on page 74 Abelson, Brandon Schneider, Jeremy and Anna Abelson, and Adam Abelson and his fiancee, Ariane Carmona; great-grandson, Oliver Bowman. Mrs. Greenfield was the beloved wife of the late Haskell Greenfield; the dear sister of the late Tzvi Festenstein; and the devoted daughter of the late Samuel and the late Sophie Festenstein. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be...…
…74 | JUNE 15 • 2023 Kaufman Chapel. JOEL RUSKIN HEARSHEN, 78, beloved husband, father, grand- father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on May 25, 2023. He was born on Dec. 14, 1944, in Detroit to Beatrice and Berl Hearshen. Joel spent his career as a social science teacher in the Detroit Public School system as well as working as an adjunct professor at Madonna University in Livonia. During the summers, he enjoyed working a...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 75 for his immense generosity and loving heart, his expansive endeavors, and his larger-than-life personality and impact. Mr. Levy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Levy; daugh- ters and son-in-law, Jody Levy, and Melissa Levy and Ryan Lien; grandchildren, Raven and Roen Levy-Lien; mother, Marise Levy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Neil and Debra Klein, Julie and Mark Teicher, and Joel Metler; dear ...…
…76 | JUNE 15 • 2023 Dr. Rhonna and Dr. Mark Shatz, Noreen Sachs, and Lori and Bruce Koploy; grandchildren, Benjamin and Qiaoyan Rosenberg, and Dr. Allison and Dr. Scott Snyder; great-grandchildren, Leib Shomer Rosenberg, Sophia Lily Snyder and Maya Lior Snyder; sister-in- law, Beverly Salter; other loving relatives and friends. Mrs. Sachs was the beloved wife of the late Robert Sachs; the loving mother-in-law of the late Jeffrey ...…
…JUNE 15 • 2023 | 77 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY F lora Winton loved to read and, more importantly, she loved to learn. The Jewish community trailblaz- er, who passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 106, always had a book in hand — typically nonfiction — and was eager to learn anything and everything she could about the world. Yet what stood out most about Winton wasn’t just her passion for learning — it was her passion for shari...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Here’s to Dads! I wrote about Mother’s Day last month. So, I thought that, for the sake of equality and good will, it would be good to devote a few words to Father’s Day. It’s actually a very interesting story. Like Mother’s Day, histo- rians believe that the roots of Father’s Day are ancient; these early days are...…
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…8 | JUNE 15 • 2023 which most of our nearly 15-person Detroit cohort had already familiarized itself with; we were unprepared for other things, like the early premiere of Disney+ and National Geographic’s new show A Small Light, which tells the story of the woman who hid Anne Frank and her family during World War II. Prepared or not, the tone was set: antisemitism is as emotional, toxic and dangerous as ever, and it is our job ...…
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…DECEMBER 15 • 2022 | 3 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-8 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 The Wisdom of Children New children’s book spotlights the life lessons of 19 young authors in Detroit. 12 Standing Tall MSU student responds to act of antisemitism with Jewish pride. 14 22-Foot Steel Chanukah Menorah Lights Up Genesee County Flint Chabad sees growing engagement and expands to meet local need. 16 A W...…
…4 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY guest column A Tour de Force O n Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, our community was attacked by a hateful, heinous potential terrorist. Fortunately, the courageous and quick-minded people of Temple Beth El acted swiftly to diffuse this already deplorable situation from evolving into something even more terrible and tragic. But, what happened next should fill every Jewish person with immense ...…
…DECEMBER 15 • 2022 | 5 Every year, thanks to donors like you, Jewish Family Service is able to support vulnerable older adults, provide mental health and wellness services, and serve as a safety net for over 15,000 individuals. Your gift to the Friends of the Family Friends of the Family campaign campaign will go towards meeting our community’s greatest needs. These critical funds ensure that no one faces life’s challenges alone. Dona...…
…6 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 1942 - 2022 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: D...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com DECEMBER 15• 2022 | 7 continued from page 6 must give thanks that Israel serves as a haven for American Jewry should the antisemitism we experience continue to multiply. We must also participate in the strengthening of Israel so that in its security it can serve as a purveyor of peace, and that in its values it can become ...…
…8 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 column It Takes a Village to Fight Jew-Hatred I t takes a village to fight hatred. It can take even more to fight Jew-hatred. Particularly on a college campus. College is where tomorrow’s leaders find their voices. The newfound freedoms they discover while pursuing an undergraduate degree are as addictive as they are intoxicating — freedoms that unlock untold passions and abilities as yet unexplored ...…
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…10 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY G etting published can be tough. A new partnership, however, is making becoming an author a reality for youth in Metro Detroit who live in high-need neighborhoods. As the brainchild of Andy Gutman, a local author, songwriter and president of commercial real estate company Farbman Group, and Brilliant Detroit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children ages 0-8 be healthy and school...…
…DECEMBER 15 • 2022 | 11 which is really exciting. ” Along with sharing kindness and understanding what makes each of them unique, the 19 young authors also discussed practicing gratitude and their goals for life. All these topics and more are highlighted throughout Life Lessons from Brilliant Detroit. SHARING INSPIRATION WITH OTHERS It was important for Gutman to create a book that was interactive. “We made it more of an activity...…
…12 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 A ntisemitism seems to be in our faces daily, both on mainstream media and the local level. An incident on the campus of Michigan State University last month — where a Jewish student had her mezuzah ripped down from her door- post — served not only as another example of that antisemitism but also as a strong display of Jewish pride in response. The Chabad Student Center at MSU, led by Simi and Rabbi Be...…
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…14 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY C ongregation Chabad House- Lubavitch of Eastern Michigan, will light a 22-foot public Chanukah menorah at Shea Automotive (2100 Linden Road, Flint) at 5 p.m. Dec. 19, the second night of the eight-day Festival of Lights, The community will be joined by prosecuting attorney for Genesee County David Leyton, Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard ...…
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…16 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY C elebrate the festival of lights with Chabad of Bingham Farms as they celebrate their eighth annual Art Menorah event, Monday, Dec. 19. This year’s menorah is created by Metro Detroit artist David Cascardo and hundreds of students from local public schools. The organization says the menorah will serve as a bastion of light and a striking symbol of Jewish unity. “We started this annual event in 20...…
…DECEMBER 15 • 2022 | 17 canvases are painted by hundreds of students from local public schools, including Bingham Farms Elementary School, Groves High School, Pierce Elementary School, Seaholm High School, Berkshire Middle School and West Maple Elementary School. ” At Art Menorah you will see the finished project, where all the pieces will be put together to build a giant 9-foot-tall menorah. During the event, you can also enjoy ...…
…18 | DECEMBER 15 • 2022 C hanukah Wonderland will return this year at the Gateway Center in West Bloomfield, bringing an array of fun-filled crafts and activities, holiday foods, and Chanukah light and joy for all. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy donut and latke making, a dreidel bounce house, Chanukah “Tot Town,” dance machines, a glow-in-the-dark oil quest, a hands-on olive oil making demonstration, a h...…
