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August 02, 2018 • Page Image 54

…CHINESE PEOPLE EAT HERE MIDTOWN 4710 Cass Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201 UPTOWN 6407 Orchard Lake Road (15 Mile & Orchard Lake) 313.974.7669 248.626.8585 DAILY DIM SUM & SUSHI DAILY DIM SUM uptownshangri-la.com 54 August 2 • 2018 jn …

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…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 Deadline for ad insertion is noon on Friday prior to publication. 200 EMPLOYMENT 304 CLOSET ORGANIZERS 342 HANDYMAN AGA 2264560 2 X 1.99 i 200 EMPLOYMENT BAIS YAAKOV HIGH S BAIS YAAKOV HIGH S Custom Closets,Inc. A E WHERE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Caren Bass 248.855.8747 as featured on HGTV ...…

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…346 HEATING/COOLING 370 PAINTING 486 JUDAICA KETUBAHS BOB MENDELSON & SON Heating t Air Conditioning t Installation and Repair $ 65 Service Call STATE LICENSED #3984 Alicia R. Nelson Commercial - Residential Exterior - Interior Nothing per hour, plus parts. Serving the metropolitan area for over 40 years! and Other Wedding Stuff Michael Goldenberg Painting, Inc. Tradition! Tradition! (248) 557- 0109 Cell: (248) 224-3053 Office...…

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…soul of blessed memory DR. STUART BASS, 82, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died July 29, 2018. He is sur- vived by his wife, Marlene Bass Bass; children, Susan and Larry Oleinick, Mark Bass and his fiancee, Marcella Vega, Suzy and Dean Jansen, Lisa Feldman and John Lynch, and Marty and Donna Feldman; grandchildren, Ashley Gruda, Aaron Oleinick and Anjali Yakkundi, Tenaya Tuteur, Jacob and Danielle Bass, Jordan Feldman, David Oleinick and Max Bass; ...…

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…Nibbles Is now Designing FRESH FRUIT BOUQUETS! Nuts of blessed memory continued from page 57 Along with our Shiva Trays. Come Visit Our Store at 32550 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills OPEN 7 DAYS 248.737.8088 soul NIBBLESandNUTS.com Monument Center Inc. “Same Location Over 80 Years” Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning DR. ALBERTO COHEN, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died July 24, 201...…

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…48237; Wayne State Medical School, 540 E. Canfield Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RUSSELL JAY GREEN, 38, of Arcadia, Calif., died July 26, 2018. He was the beloved son of Linda and Robin Blumberg, the late Milton Green and the late Winonda Green. Green Mr. Green is survived by his brothers and sis- ters-in-law, Shawn and Rochelle Green, Jason and Dr. Michelle Blumbe...…

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…soul 32906 Middlebelt Rd (at 14 Mile) Please see our menu at www.johnnypomodoros.com (248) 855- 0007 Johnny Pomodoro’s is your ONE STOP SHOP for all of your needs! Shiva Trays, Deli Nosh Dairy and Deli Trays, Marty’s Cookie Trays, Johnny’s Signature Fruit & Veggie Trays Delivery Available CALL JOHNNY’S FOR TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL SHIVA TRAYS. DAIRY TRAY MEAT TRAY FRUIT TRAY CANDY & NUT TRAY MARTY'S COOKIES Proud to partner...…

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…raskin the best of everything Ideas Keep Coming W Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Mario’s Restaurant evolves with the times. Vince Passalacqua hat next? His fertile mind seems always at work creating steady interest in his restaurant ... It’s as if Vince Passalacqua wants to outdo himself in com- ing up with ideas at his Mario’s Restaurant on Second Avenue, Detroit. Vince’s major ideas of a num- ber of years ago are still going strong ...…

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…looking back JCC day campers in the 1950s test their skills as a counselor cheers them on. Whether it’s indoors or outside, summer camp is still a fabulous get-away. Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives From the DJN Davidson Digital Archive MIKE SMITH DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION ARCHIVIST C ruising through the Davidson Digital Archives, I ran across a photo on the front page of the Aug. 25, 1989, issue of the JN. My first thou...…

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…Last year we helped 26,923 The Home Team Ilene Mitz (248) 752-2330 cell Loren Stewart (248) 622-8999 cell Dana Patchak (248) 505-0303 Rachael Chickensky (248) 821-1483 (248) 752-4211 lindasinger@sbcglobal.net raemax@hotmail.com BLOOMFIELD TWP $579,000 WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $389,500 BINGHAM FARMS VILLAGE $475,000 WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $275,000 Conveniently located near shopping, nice restaurants, and our awesome lakes! This handicap ac...…

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…THE BROKER OF CHOICE FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW. pamstoler@hallandhunter.com U www.PamStoler.com U 248-840-0044 $2.00 Nov. 2-8, 2017 / 13-19 Cheshvan 5778 YEARS 1942 2 2017 2 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY Puttin’ On The Schvitz Multigenerational trio works to restore a Detroit bathhouse to its former glory. SEE PAGE 10 thejewishnews.com …

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…FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | MICHIGAN CHAPTER Thank You TO OUR 21st Annual 2017 Gala Dinner SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS, DINNER CO-CHAIRS: SHARI & ALON KAUFMAN AND LISA & GARY SHIFFMAN, MICHIGAN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ALL OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS! Your generosity is invaluable to the IDF soldiers who courageously defend the State of Israel and the entire Jewish community worldwide. THEIR JOB IS TO LOOK AFTER ISRAEL. OURS I...…

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…Detroit Jewish News n contents Nov. 2-8, 2017 / 13-19 Cheshvan 5778| VOLUME CLII, ISSUE 14 views 48 5-8 jews in the d 10 14 24 26 46 art of containment A local collector of ceramic vessels donates portion to Flint Institute of Arts. 48 beer & diamonds Multigenerational trio works to restore a Detroit bathhouse to its former glory. 50 delivering hope on the go 51 a chorus of women’s voices celebrity jews events/editor’s p...…

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…Central Michigan University First neuroscience undergraduate degree program in Michigan First public university in the Midwest with a MakerBot 3-D printing facility First accredited athletic training major in the nation First in the nation to house a research lab that focuses solely on CHARGE syndrome First sociology program in the nation to offer a focus on youth studies CMU is an AA/EO institution, providing equal opportunity to all pe...…

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…views My Story for openers Water Woes T he discovery of gold near San Francisco in 1848 sparked the “Great California Gold Rush,” drawing thousands of prospective gold miners in search of fortune. The water main break last week on 14 Mile Road sparked the “Great Oakland County Water Rush,” draw- ing desperate folks to the Meijer I was at in search of bot- Alan Muskovitz tled water to flush their toilets with. Where were you and what were ...…

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…views commentary Adult Education Should Be Judaism’s No. 1 Priority A engage their children in rigorous intellec- t this precarious moment for tual and spiritual Judaism is because they ensuring a vibrant Jewish future, themselves aren’t being engaged in their there are many priorities for sus- own Jewish journeys. Meaningful Jewish taining Jewish life. But among the many experiences for adults have a fine efforts to ensure a sense of prof...…

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…All for you. It’s why we come to work each morning. It’s why we put patient safety first. It’s why when a county water main broke at 5:45 p.m. a week ago Monday, our team sprang into action. Moving patients, implementing safety protocols, and modifying appointments and procedures. We’d like to thank our employees and our Oakland County community partners for once again giving their all for patient safety. Whatever the emergency, we’r...…

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…CALL FOR NOMINATIONS views guest column My First Sukkot I 25th Annual Celebration Jewish Senior Life’s Eight Over Eighty recognizes eight distinguished leaders in our community, all over the age of 80, who have demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World. FOR NOMINATION FORMS www.jslmi.org/events/eight-over-eighty or contact Beth Tryon at 248-592-5026 TTY #711 Btryon@jslmi.org Nominat...…

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…Join us for a Teen Mission InFoRmAtIoNaL MeEtInG WEdNeSdAy, nOVeMbEr 8 • 7pM 4H_4-PZOLY-LKLYH[PVU)\PSKPUN‹;LSLNYHWO9VHK)SVVTÄLSK/PSSZ40 Questions? Contact Jackie Yashinsky Applications available at 2017 - 2018 Grades 9 - 12 Eligible teenmissiondetroit.org 248-952-9030 / jyashinsky@teenmissiondetroit.org Kristen Gross Chair jn November 2 • 2017 9 …

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…jews d on the cover in the Puttin’ On The Schvitz Multigenerational trio works to restore a Detroit bathhouse to its former glory. JUSTIN WEDES SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY ABOVE: Alan Havis, one of The Schvitz co-owners, shows the rocks that pro- duce steam at The Schvitz. He holds a bundle of oak leaves traditionally used to hit bathers to stimulate circulation. RIGHT: This historic photo shows the outside of th...…

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…IN MEMORIAM HAROLD GOTTLIEB z''l 1930 - 2017 GRACIOUS HUMBLE GENEROUS The memories will endure. The music will intensify. The meaning will live on. With love, prayers and gratitude to Sarah and the entire Gottlieb family, From your Temple Israel family Grantors of The Stephen Gottlieb Memorial Concert Fund which also supports two cantorial chairs and the entire Temple Israel music program. TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG | 248.661.5700 | WEST BLO...…

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…jews d in the continued from page 10 “It felt like the medicine my mind and body had been needing for years.” — PADDY LYNCH CLOCKWISE: The original tiles in the bath were restored. A new, outdoor patio was added. Joe Nagle of Detroit enjoys the pool. ABOVE: The renovated locker room. tionally, even physically,” he said. “Mistakes from the past, relationship regrets, my time in Haiti, my sobriety, my life burying the dead; it was all com-...…

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…PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MELTZER FAMILY FOR PHYSICIANS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Bathers at The Schvitz enjoy a meal and camaraderie in this historic photo. financial reasons.”) Jessie Nigl, a partner in The Schvitz restoration project, is a former gen- eral manager at Selden Standard, the upscale midtown Detroit eatery. She envisions her role as one of infusing the club with high-caliber hospital- ity and an array of wellness services. She’...…

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…jews d in the RUTHAN BRODSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Delivering Hope Sky Foundation spreads awareness of pancreatic cancer. SYMPTOMS Pancreatic cancer is often called the “silent cancer” because the early symptoms are painless and seldom associated with the cancer. • Depression and sad mood • Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes, dark urine) • Rapid and unexplained significant weight loss • Significant pain in the upper abdomen that often radiates to...…

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…Temple Israel invites you to join us for an evening with Jessica Fishman JOIN SISTERHOOD FOR Fashion Fun & Games FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON RAFFLE BOUTIQUES November 8th G I R LS N I G H T OU T November 14th BOUTIQUES 10 AM - 3:30 PM Shopping open to public No entry fee Our volunteers are eager to help as you shop our amazing selection of gift items and Judaica. New merchandise arriving daily to enhance and enrich your holidays and special ...…

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…jews d PHOTOS BY JULIE EDGAR in the A Chorus Of Women’s Voices Women’s Convention in Detroit included a strong Jewish presence. JULIE EDGAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER R TOP LEFT-RIGHT: Carole Caplan of Ann Arbor, Diane Orley of Bloomfield Hills and Robyn Canvasser of West Bloomfield. Joan Roth. Miriam Halprin and Nina Robb of Bloomfield Township. ABOVE: The Cobo Center atrium. obyn Canvasser spent three days eagerly soaking up the advice and ...…

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…SHE HAS YOUR EYES (AND OUR A T T EN T ION) HENRY FORD OPTIMEYES SUPER VISION CENTER – WEST BLOOMFIELD. When your child needs the expertise of a specialist in pediatric ophthalmology, we provide exceptional care in a comfortable environment. Whether this means infant vision correction, solutions for lazy or drifting eyes or genetic disorders that need more specialized attention, our team focuses on eye care for our youngest neighbors. Hen...…

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…When memory fades due to dementia, traditions and rituals celebrated in the past still resonate. AWAKEN MEMORIES AT THE DOROTHY AND PETER BROWN MEMORY CARE PAVILION Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza ‡6HFXUHDQGVXSSRUWLYH residential memory care ‡-hour nursing ‡kosher meals a day ‡$EXQGDQWSURJUDPLQJ designed for individuals with memory loss OPEN HOUSE NOV. 5 TH 1 -3 PM For more information call Jill Bengle 248-661-2999 TTY #711 or a...…

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…V G Ad a et t va rs he n t it ag y e! Grand River at Wixom Road in Novi (800) 240-8730 | VarsityLincoln.com All-New 2017 Lincoln Continental Now Available! Huge Savings - Call For Details! Michigan’s Premier Hybrid Dealer Over 800 Vehicles to Choose From! SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS CALL 800-837-5682 TODAY! Vladimir Aksenchik Sales and Leasing Consultant (800) 240-8685 Financing as low as 2016 Lincoln Navigator 4WD C e r tifi ifi fi...…

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…jews d in the Water Justice BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER DJJ panels looks at the effects of water shutoffs on local health. ABOVE: Members of Detroit Jews for Justice at World Water Day in Lansing last March. 20 November 2 • 2017 I magine you’ve fallen behind on your water bill and the city has shut off the water to your home. You can’t wash your hands after using the toilet or changing your baby’s diaper. You can’t bathe your ch...…

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…Now Taking Orders Great Selection of Hoilday Specialties COOKED TURKEY – Whole or Sliced $ r lbs. 85 $ r lbs. 110 $ r lbs. 140 $ r lbs. 175 SIDES and STUFFINGS HAP PY 248-855-0007 I VI N G D G S K AY N A TH DINING F R O M ea. ea. ea. ea. r0DVKHG3RWDWRHV .......................... $ lb. . . . $ qt. . . . . $ KDOISDQ r6ZHHW0DVKHG3RWDWRHV ............ $ lb. . . . $ qt. . . . . $ KDOISDQ r6ZHHW3RWDWR&KXQNV .................. $ l...…

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…Hey Kids! jews d Sponsored by in the continued from page 20 Get your art supplies out and gather your favorite colors. It's the annual Chanukah Cover Art Contest! (248) 543-3115 3947 W. 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 www.DollHospital.com .BUFSJBMT "OZUIJOHUIBUTIPXTVQCPMEBOECSJHIU TVDIBTNBSLFST DSBZPOT QBJOUPSDVUQBQFSNO PENCILS, LIGHT BLUE CRAYONS, GLITTER OR COMPUTER-GENERATED ARTWORK‰NVTUCFIBOENBEF Size: XJEFYIJHI WFSUJDBMGPSNBU...…

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…NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Dr. Michael Feldman, a Henry Ford West Bloomfield physician, will be located at the practice of Dr. Seth Mindell, Dr. Tammi Cooper, Dr. Steve Feldman and Dr. David Rosman, who are on staff at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. These physicians specialize in Internal Medicine with the goal of preventing and managing chronic diseases. Call 248-855-0407 to schedule an appointment. Michael J. Feldman, M.D. Internal...…

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…jews d in the An Evening With Friends Inconvenient — But Manageable Jewish institutions take Oakland County boil water advisory in stride. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER F areas of the United States as well as residents in Flint, who endured poisoned water supplies for nearly two years. Across the region, schools and buildings closed on Tuesday when it was unsure if there would be any water supply at all and to also prepare their s...…

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…ACCENTS COSMETIC SURGERY AND MICHIGAN HAIR RESTORA TION Patient Appreciation Day Saturday, November 11 th , 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us in celebrating being voted one of the Top 10 Medical Spas in 2015, 2016, 2017 and Dr. Berkowitz being recognized by Aesthetic Everything as one of the country’s Top Aesthetic Doctors AND Top Hair Restoration Surgeons in 2015, 2016, and 2017! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 th 9am-10am VIP HOUR 10am-11am DOORBURSTER S...…

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…ANDREA STINSON OLIVER jews d in the Dr. Muzammil Ahmed, chair of the Michigan Muslim Community Council; Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Co-Chairs Farooq Kathwari and Stanley Bergman; and JCRC/ AJC Detroit President Alicia Chandler Advocacy Effort Leaders of national Muslim-Jewish council stop in Detroit to engage the community. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER S tanley Bergman, the Jewish CEO of Henry Schein, a lead- ing supplier for ...…

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…We have an announcement ! National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section, is spreading its wings across the state and becoming National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan. We invite women from across the state to join our efforts as we advocate on behalf of women, children, and families. To learn more about our organization visit www.NCJWGDS.org Don’t miss Fall Focus 2017 where we will launch our new name and logo. Be a part of hi...…

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…jews d PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY in the Getting Together Discussion Group has been building community for 15 years. ABOVE: Irving Ginsberg of Farmington Hills discusses American covert operations. RIGHT: Morry Silverman of Bloomfield Hills and Leonard Zucker of West Bloomfield have a conversation. 28 November 2 • 2017 MAYA GOLDMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS W hen Nison Sabin was nearing the end of his medical career 16 years ago, he f...…

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…ARE YOU BEING AUDITED? CALL MICHIGAN’S LEADER IN TAX RESOLUTION LEVY & ASSOCIATES, INC. Are you aware Michigan Has an Offer in Compromise Program similar to the IRS? Call the Levy Team led by Former Michigan Assistant Attorney General in charge of Tax Enforcement and Collection, E. David Brockman, ESQ., to see if you qualify. Lawrence B. Levy Member National Society of Accountants & American Society of Tax Problem Solvers “Don’t fear a ...…

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…jews d in the continued from page 28 Temple Beth El Hosts Gulliver’s Troubles Allen Menuck, Sy Lynovitz and Allan Rein, all of West Bloomfield, have a friendly discussion. Group meetings are centered around hearing a featured speaker, followed by a question-and-answer session, but Sabin said the real draw of the group is its social scene. Many of the group’s members attended Central High School or Mumford High School in Detroit. They belo...…

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…Meer Apartments Hechtman II Apartments ‡,QGHSHQGHQW/LYLQJ ‡6HQVHRIFRPPXQLW\ ‡:HOOQHVVFXOWXUDO VRFLDOSURJUDPPLQJ ‡.RVKHUGLQQHUVSHUZHHN ‡$PHQLWLHVLQFOXGLQJ%LVWUR%RXWLTXH6DORQ OPEN HOUSE NOV. 5 TH 1 -3 PM :HVW0DSOH5RDG:HVW%ORRP¿HOG Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza & Brown Memory Care Pavilion )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQFDOOTracey Proghovnick 248-661-1836 ‡$VVLVWHG/LYLQJDQG0HPRU\&DUH ‡KRXUQXUVLQJ ‡0RUHWKDQHQULFKLQJSURJUDPVHDFKZHHN ‡.RVKHUPHDOV...…

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…jews d JEFF & MATT BARKER in the Associate Brokers 111 Willits St, Unit #501 ~ Birmingham Penthouse Two-Story, Corner Unit. 24 HR Doorman. In-Unit Elevator. 3,553 SF. Two Terraces. Three Parking Spots. $2,495,000 G N TI EW S LI John and Gail Urso N Kevin’s Song 846 Redding Rd ~ Quarton Lake Estates 4 BR, 4.2 BA, 4,346 SF, 1st Floor Master, 250’ Deep Lot, 3 Car Gar, Birmingham Schools. $1,100,000 Judy Collins performs at annual su...…

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…OPEN HOUSES OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 EXQUISITE LIVING 32890 WHATLEY FRANKLIN VILLAGE $2,899,000 Mitchell Wolf 248-229-0036 Hosted by Larry Jasper 248-961-7075 1804 MOORS COURT BLOOMFIELD TWP $1,099,000 Mitchell Wolf 248-229-0036 Hosted by Andrea Gavey 248-229-8215 1218 WATER CLIFF DRIVE BLOOMFIELD TWP $919,000 Janine Toundaian 248-563-2095 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 NEW LISTING/OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 FINISHED WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL OPEN SUNDAY 1...…

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…jews d in the Boutique of Bangles, Baubles and Beads Fall Literacy Workshop “How Playing and Learning Relates to a Child’s Growth and Development” is the subject of the Detroit Jewish Coalition for Literacy’s (DJCL) fall workshop for literacy tutors on Friday, Nov. 10, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Hills. Designed to provide hands- on tools for new and vet- eran volunteers, the workshop will fe...…

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…Let The Music Play ASSISTED LIVING I MEMORY CARE Davidson Foundation gives $15 million to the DSO. T J. Gerson, a member of the William Davidson family, the William Davidson Foundation Executive Committee and the DSO Board of Directors. “We want this world-class orchestra — this com- munity jewel — to enrich audiences in our region and across the globe for generations to come. The DSO’s exem- plary leadership, musical artistry and unmatche...…

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…jews d & in the faces of Doreen and David Hermelin” also celebrated the art collection she and David began curating early in their marriage. The sold-out event drew close to 200 people who heard stories from Doreen about the history of their home and viewed their art collection, guided by JHSM docents who told more about the pieces. The Oct. 19 event also offered some stories about Hermelin family history. • To view a video of the Jewish ...…

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…faces & places Last Sukkot, The Well secured generous gifts from a number of donors to purchase six sukkahs, aiming to lend them to young adults/young families who had never built their own. In exchange, hosts agreed to invest in the roof, decorations and host at least one larger-scale gather- ing during the holiday. This year, the six sukkahs were lent out to a new group of hosts, liv- ing in West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Walled Lake, ...…

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…jews d & in the faces places Jewish Ferndale celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 17 with art, live music and food. Jewish Ferndale, launched by Rabbi Herschel Finman, is a new community gathering place that features Shabbat dinners, vegan pop-up dinners, Torah classes, an organic garden, art studio, women’s programs, concerts, counseling, book club, holiday celebrations and more. When Finman was asked why bringing Jewish programming to F...…

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…spirit torah portion A Complicated Relationship A lthough Moses is often con- sidered our consummate leader, I would argue that Abraham had the greater impact on the world. He changed the course of human history in last week’s Torah portion, when he became the first human being to understand God’s eternal and undivided nature. And this week, he Abraham here reflects the provides us with a blueprint very real struggles that we for our own r...…

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