…30 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 continued on page 32 Rabbi Jason A. Miller Yehuda Kaploun E arlier this year I stum- bled upon an intriguing company exhibiting at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company, Watergen, had an impressive booth that drew attendees in, but it had an even more impressive claim. The com- pany, which is only a decade old, creates fresh drinking water from thin air using...…
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…32 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Jews in the D continued from page 30 jews in the digital age side the Mellen Auditorium, where the event was held. Yehuda Kaploun was stand- ing next to the machine, and Williams introduced himself and asked him about the tech- nology. Kaploun excitedly told Williams, who operates a local television station in Flint, about Watergen’ s innovative process that turns air into clean drink- ing water. “Would t...…
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…34 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Jews in the D Cast members of Netflix’ s Shtisel will be at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sept. 23 to share a behind-the-scenes look at the show, the characters and to show never-seen-before clips. Though they play traditional Jews in a family drama set in Jerusalem, the actors are not observant and will talk about their learning journey. Dr. Joel Kahn is serving as master of ceremonies, and Mimi Markofsk...…
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…| faces&places Jews in the D 36 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM The Well collaborated with Chef Matt Prentice for an interactive and delicious evening Aug. 27 at Leon & Lulu/Three Cats Cafe in Clawson. For this event, guests came hungry and eager to learn cooking skills from Prentice, who led the group in an interactive demonstration on how to filet, cure and smoke fish from start to finish. Prentice also led the group i...…
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…Moments 38 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM MAY 28, 2019 Maya Weitzer and Matt Elia of Brighton joyfully announce the birth of their child, Chloe Isabella Elia. Adoring grandparents are Margo Pernick and Paul Goldshlack, Ilan and Carolyn Weitzer, and Judy and Paul Elia. Thrilled great-grandmothers are Anne Pernick and Olga Gadzella. Chloe Isabella is named in memory of her maternal great-grandmother Bella Weitzer. Chandler Ros...…
…Moments SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 39 Adin Zachary Weiner, son of Erin and Dustin Weiner, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his sister Talia and proud grand- parents Judy and Sheldon Pearlman, and Susan and Marc Weiner. Adin is the great-grandchild of the late Sarah and Meyer Pearlman, the late June and Dr. Lowell Ressle...…
…40 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM T his week’ s Torah por- tion underscores the complexity in the relationship between God and Israel, specifically the notion of chosen-ness. The heart of it is the juxtapo- sition of Divine blessings and curses, which could be termed promises and threats. The blessings/ promises, which boil down essentially to a life of contentment in the Land of Israel, are followed by the tochecha, a ...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 41 Coverage that l ooks out f or your f ami l y? Count on i t. Count on Bl ue Cross Bl ue Shi el d of Mi chi gan and Bl ue Care Network to be there f or our members and f or everyone across Mi chi gan. For generati ons, we’ ve been commi tted to Mi chi gan communi ti es, off eri ng hel p to those i n need and maki ng a di ff erence here because thi s i s our home to...…
…42 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM Arts&Life T he Primetime Emmys, for excellence in TV, will be presented at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, on Fox. There will be no host. The number of categories (27) is a record and many categories now have more than the “traditional” five nominees. Here are the confirmed Jewish nominees. ACTING Lead actor, comedy series: Michael Douglas, 74,The Kominsky Method, and Eugene Levy, 72, Schitt’ s ...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 43 Arts&Life Sarah Silverman Borstein, plays a non-Jewish character. Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin won 2019 Golden Globe awards for their Kominsky Method roles. The series began in November 2018 and this is its first year for Emmy consider- ation. Both have good chances to win the Emmy. However, I think Tony Shalhoub, who lost to Henry Winkler last year, will probably best Winkler (and oth- ers) this year ...…
…44 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM T he High Holidays are upon us. And, as with all Jewish holidays, we should serve “ special” foods — those different from what we normally eat on “ regular” days. Judging by the frantic queries I’ ve received, I guess this is not as sim- ple as I think it is. Let’ s talk about this. Good and sweet are High Holiday words exchanged from one to another, from greetings to prayers to the ...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 45 The Rugiero Family Is Celebrating It all began in Dearborn! Visit Antoniosrestaurants.com for updates on Anniversary year-long specials! Event Chair Stephen Shaya Join This Team of Players! October 12, 2019 In Dearborn at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & TICKETS GO TO RugeiroPromise.Org Or RPromisefund@yahoo.com BE A VICTOR! BEST ITALIAN 2019 …
…46 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM Arts&Life Ingredients: 1 pound wide egg noodles 2 Tbsp. olive oil (not extra- virgin) 5 large eggs, whisked 3 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp. cinnamon ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt For the topping: ½ cup warmed honey Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F . Spray a 9- by 13-inch baking dish well with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to boil over hig...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 47 4 Parkinson’s Disease Research and the Jewish Community Though what causes Parkinson’s disease isn’t known, there have been several research devel- opments pointing to a role for heredity. Gene abnormalities (mutations) have been discovered relevance for persons with an Askenazi heritage, since in this population, up to 15% of those mutations (LRRK2 and GBA1 genes). Ongoing and future studies are investigating n...…
…A Rosh Hashanah apple cake bake-off fit for reality television and another installment in the Scarlet and Sam series from the award-winning author Eric A. Kimmel are among the highlights in the crop of new High Holiday books for children. Six engaging and fun reads for kids of all ages seize the spirit of the Jewish holidays and the excitement and anticipation of beginning anew, reflecting on the past, and celebrating the warm...…
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…50 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM continued from page 48 Creation Colors Ann D. Koffsky Apples & Honey Press; ages 2-5 In this gloriously illustrated picture book of papercut art, Koffsky (Judah Maccabee Goes to the Doctor) presents young kids with the biblical story of creation through the prism of color: from separating light from dark to the bubbling blues of the water, to the yellows of the sun, and the stripes and sp...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 51 Admissions Theatre NOVA play about racial diversity stirs conversation. T he Masons, a family long advocating for diversity values, begin to question those values when their teen son is denied admission to an Ivy League school — not because he’ s Jewish, the son believes, but because he will not add to the university’ s racial diversity. The situation fills the script of Admissions, a Joshua Harmon pl...…
…52 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM Arts&Life celebrity jews AT THE MOVIES The action flick Rambo: Last Blood opens on Sept. 20. Sylvester Stallone returns as John Rambo, a Vietnam War vet who is a killing machine when angered. Last Blood opens with Rambo working at an American ranch on the Mexican border. The daughter of a close friend of his is kidnapped and taken to Mexico. Rambo takes on a Mexican drug cartel in his hun...…
…On The Go people | places | events SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 53 STUDY UNDER THE STARS Jewish Ferndale will hold its Judaism under the Stars at 1725 Pinecrest Drive in Ferndale beginning at 7:30 p.m. The presenta- tion will be led by Rabbi Dovid Shapero, who will explain biblical and talmudic aspects of astronomy. Telescopes will be set up for viewing. The highlight will be the planet Neptune. The program is free and appropriate for ages 10...…
…On The Go people | places | events 54 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM continued from page 53 OCT. 17 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 DAYS OF AWE VIDEO 1 pm, Sept. 25. “Preparing for the Days of Awe” videostreamed lifelong Jewish learning at Cong. Beth Ahm, 5075W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Free and open to the community, no reservations needed. Brief informal discussion follows each week’ s video lecture. Info: Nancy Kaplan (248) 7...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 55 business “Suitember” COURTESY OF BARON’ S David Elkus, owner of Baron’ s Wholesale Clothiers in Farmington Hills and Todd’ s Menswear in Royal Oak along with his dad, Phil, announced the launch of Suitember, a national partnership of men’ s suit shops across the country. Suitember is designed to highlight both the benefits of dressing well and helping local charities in each store’ s com- munity. While...…
…56 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM business SPOTlight brought to you in partnership with B I R M I N G H A M Training Young Entrepreneurs Local businesswoman leads Venture for America training program. JUDY GREENWALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER COURTESY OF RANDY RUBIN W ith the idea of con- tinuing the rejuve- nation of Detroit’ s economic landscape, as well as providing opportunities across the country, dynamic young adults are...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 57 Deloitte’s Davidoff to Retire At Year’s End Next up: President and CEO of The Fisher Group. M ark A. Davidoff, Michigan man- aging partner at Deloitte LLP , will retire on Dec. 31 then join the Fisher Group as president/CEO, effec- tive Jan. 2, 2020. The Fisher Group, based in Southfield, is a single-family office for the three-generation family members of Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher. “It’ s been a high ...…
…58 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM business SPOTlight both the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, as well as on the boards of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Business Leaders for Michigan and the Detroit Economic Club. “His unique experience brings a strong pedigree and personal values to his new position that will preserve and accelerate the legacy established by our found...…
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…62 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory Mrs. Bernstein is survived by her daughter, Gail; sons, Ralph and Mark (Sharon); grandson, Allen (Amanda); granddaughter, Rebecca (Cassandra); great- granddaughters, Kayleigh and Krystiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allen; brother, Howard; daughter-in-law, Linda (Ralph); daughter-in-law, Penny (Gail); and grandson, John. Interment was at Beth El Memorial...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 63 Soul of blessed memory continued on page 65 6555 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248.592.2687 www.jewishhospice.org NO JEW IS EVER ALONE Sally Winkelmanz’l FEBRUARY 21, 1934 – AUGUST 24, 2019 M AY H E R M E M O RY B E F O R A B L E S S I N G we remember & mourn our dear friend SALLY WINKELMAN Z’L Beloved mother of Richard Winkelman, a stalwart supporter of JHCN. Sally Winkelman was a remarkab...…
…64 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory ALAN MUSKOVITZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER L eslie Michael Goldstein of West Bloomfield, Detroit/Midwest director of development for Israel’ s Bar-Ilan University (BIU) for 36 years until his retirement in 2014, passed away at his home Sept. 6, 2019, at age 71. Goldstein had valiantly and quietly battled cancer over the last six years. Goldstein was born in Detroit to Alfred and Elizabe...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 65 Soul of blessed memory Kronen and Barry (Susan) Kronen. Services were held at Beth Israel Chapel in Delray Beach, and inter- ment followed at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach, Fla. JULIE GURWIN, 78, of Farmington Hills, died Sept. 9, 2019. As a graduate in education from Wayne State University, Julie enjoyed teaching in the Southfield Public Schools and teaching English as a second l...…
…Soul of blessed memory 66 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, yadezra.org; or to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CAROL MEGDALL, 76, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 6, 2019. She was active with North...…
… SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 | 67 DR. ALLEN STONE, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 11, 2019. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan and was a radiologist at Oakwood Hospital. He ran 14 marathons, including Boston, New York and Detroit. He was an avid windsurfer and frustrated golfer. Dr. Stone served the United States in the Vietnam War as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. He was head of a children’ s hospital...…
…68 | SEPTEMBER 19 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $100 for up to 150 words; $200 for 151-300 words, etc. A photo counts as 30 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- 51...…
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