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…EWISH SSANCE Front Lines D 1 G New Chief Of Staff Matthew Schenk is moving up in Wayne County government. The assistant Wayne County executive has been named the new chief of staff and assistant deputy CEO by Executive Robert Ficano. Schenk, a 13-year attorney and Wayne State University Law School graduate, replaces Nancy Mouradian, who retired this year after 26 years of service, and William Wolfson, who is retiring this year. "It has been...…
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…Special Report ON THE COVER: WORLD OF HOSPICE Hospice patient care coordinator Nathan Shiovitz, right, helped Jennifer Holtzman and her dad, Lou, reconcile in time to enjoy each other before his death in 2008. A1o r. Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network marks first decade. Judith Doner Berne Special to the Jewish News didn't know hospice was for Jews." That's the impression that Cheryl Weiss of West Bloomfield had 12 years ago as she trie...…
…Special Report WORLD OF HOSPICE Never Alone from page All "I'm seeing so many who are alone, whose children live across the country and just can't pick up and be there Shiovitz says. "It's always such an honor to be with a patient who has nobody else." Above: "Nathan Shiovitz [pictured at the bedside of the late Rae Cooper] has an ability to make people relax and feel comfort. His demeanor is nonjudgmental and kind and he listens actively...…
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…Metro Status Quo, For Now Harvard Row butcher makes a decision on kosher certification. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer A signature poll placed on the counter at Harvard Row Kosher Meats convinced the store's owners to change from Orthodox kosher supervision to a Conservative supervisor. The West Bloomfield store will remain supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit (Vaad), based in Southfield, which has certif...…
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…World Jewish Values Prime minister hopeful urges Israel to toughen sense of security. Art Aisner Special to the Jewish News M oshe Feiglin says he's leading a revolution. Not with guns or a thirst for power, but with a profound sense of urgency driven by the unshakable belief that Israel is on the wrong path for self- determination and must look to its Jewish roots to have a future. "We're stuck in a position where we can't justify our ex...…
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…World Stage Controversy Jewish theater director in D.C. defends reading of anti-Israel play. Aaron Leibel Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington A ri Roth is not surprised that his decision to stage a read- ing of Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza has infuriated some in the Washington Jewish community. "People have a right to be offended, and I respect those who have read the play and are offended," said Roth, the artistic director o...…
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…. ' .iliDLL9 Ai1 .1,11:: 1- 114' r2L World NEWS at aJ OF; ANALYSIS Spiritual Breakout Why do promising Conservative alumni set up "indie" minyans? Ben Harris Jewish Telegraphic Agency New York Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as furniture design and installations including granite, wood and other materials. Lois Heron Allied Member ASID 248.851.6989 David and Howard Jacobson and Steve Swartz invite you to tour • F...…
…"If we want to grow in num- bers and strength, we have to welcome those Jews who live our values outside of our syna- gogues to do it inside instead." - Rabbi Jerome Epstein, outgoing chief executive of the United Synagogue begin affiliating with the movement. The answer? "No, it does not!" At Issue The reasons aren't hard to figure out. Minyanim defy the sort of easy categorization one associates with the established denominations. Virtual...…
…World Tech Star Israeli whiz kid is behind Google's new searches. Dan Goldberg Jewish Telegraphic Agency Sydney, Australia P ressed to find a name for his new technology enabling a more accurate Internet search, Israel native Ori Allon looked to Greek mythol- ogy — and perhaps his own name. Allon opted for Orion, the great hunter, reasoning that his creation is a modern- day hunter. He suggested, too, that perhaps the contraction of his ...…
…JAS is pleased to announce the 2009 Eight Over Eighty Honorees Warren J. Coville Merle Harris Herb Kaufman Irving Laker Ann Newman Mary Talan Rabbi A. Irvin g Schnipper Milton Zussman ,57111 tl2ese people in one room on the same day? What a celebration this will be! Come and honor them for their lifetime of dedication to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Sunday, May 17 11:00 A.M. Jewish Community Center West Bloomfield, MI Elegant b...…
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…Spirituality Birkat HaChamah Rare 'Blessing for the Sun' to be celebrated April 8. Susan Tawil Special to the Jewish News Let The Sun Shine T he sun's a hot topic these days as the Jewish world prepares for one of the rarest events in Jewish practice: Birkat HaChamah, the once-in- 28-year blessing for the sun. The blessing, which praises God for the works of Creation, is pronounced when the sun — and the planets and constella- tions —ret...…
…Spirituality Room For All At The Table Many shuls, campus groups welcome public at seders. • Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy: The April 9 seder at is at capacity • Grosse Pointe Jewish Council: Thursday, April 9. For reservations, time and additional information, call (313) 882-6700 or send an e-mail to karenao@comcast.net . • Michigan State University's Lester & Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center in East Lansing: 7 p.m. Wednesday ...…
…TORAH PORTION Pesach All Around JCC event shows kids holiday fun. Shabbat Hagadol (Parashat Tzav): Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Malachi 3:4-24. Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News I We Give Thanks For Our Blessings t isn't every event where a little kid can build a pyra- mid, cook up a new dish using dried guava, applesauce and cherries and go home with a tube of vermin. (OK, the "ver- min" were just plastic beads, but does life get...…
…Conservative TEMPLE ISRAEL Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Aaron Bergman, Herbert Yoskowitz, Rachel Lawson Shere. Rabbi emeritus: Efry Spectre. Ritual director: Barry Lippitt. Services: Friday 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m., 7:45 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) WITH 2727 Michigan St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49506-1297, (616) 949-2840. Rabbi: David ...…
…Jewbilation P.O. Box 130014, Ann Arbor, 48103, (734) 996-3524 or 995-1963. Rev. Lauren Zinn. Services: Friday 6:15 p.m., following dinner. Jewish Roots with Interfaith Wings holds bi- monthly Shabbat dinner, services, kids' programs, family school and Hebrew school for all ages. Kehillat Hatzhav Hagadol Fort Street on Mackinac Island, (906) 847-0963. President, Bob Spitzer. Vice president, Ann Silverman. Services Friday 7:30 p.m. during sum...…
…Spirituality Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by Tern 'le Israel Synagogues from page A37 Football Chassid The Sarah Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center will host its annual dinner on Sunday, May 3, at Young Israel of Oak Park, featuring former offensive lineman and member of Super Bowl XXVII champion Dallas Cowboys Alan Veingrad. Now retired from football and a Chassid, Veingrad will speak about his professional football life during h...…
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…APRIL 2009 • Vol. 10, No. 4 JNONLINE.US features B 12 '70s Redux Retro style has all the blast of the past. B 16 Path Of Discovery A gardener restores her pre-Civil War property. B 18 An Eye To Beauty Ritual objects celebrate Jewish tradition. departments B5 Faces B6 All's Fare B6 Platinum Plates B8 The Buzz B10 Beauty Phile B20 Planner B22 Four Questions ON THE COVER: At left: Meghan kimono-style silk dress (S318), at Sway, Commerce...…
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…all's fare plates Adventures In Dining Cost-cutting options at some local favorite restaurants. BY LISA BRODY We all enjoy eating out; but with the economic downturn, it's more difficult to do so as often as we might like. To help, many restaurants are offering special enticements: Morton's the Steakhouse is "shaking things up" during happy hour. In Southfield, free steak sandwichs are offered; and in Troy, Wasabi Korean &Japanese ...…
