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…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 55 Guterson, whose artistic interests have been strong and taken in part from her father’s Jewish family, defines herself as multicultural. She remembers a lifelong interest in art and draw- ing early images of her brother and sister. She earned business cred- its instead of artistic ones at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, as the route to supporting herself. She moved to Ann Arbor after growing u...…

…56 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 ARTS&LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY W hat is your Facebook newsfeed full of these days? More importantly, how does scrolling through it make you feel? How often does a post make you pause in awe at the beauty of the world and wholeheartedly praise God in gratitude for being alive? Well, if you are friends with local photographer Evan Deutsch, this is a daily occurrence. Neatly and strikingly tucked between photos of...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 57 YEVGENIYA GAZMAN the 1980s, he took two years off to regroup and explore his interests. That was the first time he took an interest in nature photography. But more than anything, he wanted to work in advertising. Deutsch recalls how he came across a hiring post for a small advertising agency looking for a mail clerk. He decided to apply. However, instead of submitting the standard cover letter and resume, ...…

…58 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 CELEBRITY NEWS ARTS&LIFE NATE BLOOM COLUMNIST BRADY’S FANS, THE ARK, DAILY SHOW GUEST HOSTS, GRAMMYS 80 for Brady opens in the- aters on Feb. 3. It’s based on a real story. Four Boston- area senior women bonded over the fact that they were all fans of Tom Brady, then the New England Patriots star quarterback. Long story short: Brady became aware of the “Brady Club” and he befriended them. A few years ago,...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 59 VARIOUS TU B’SHEVAT CELEBRATIONS FEB. 4-5 Temple Beth El’s Tu b’Shevat Tot Shabbat, Feb. 4, 9:30 am; Congregation Shaarey Zedek’s Family Tu b’Shevat Celebration, Feb. 5, 9:30 am-noon; JEMS at The Shul’s Tu b’Shevat in Israel, Feb. 5, 11 am-noon; Adat Shalom, Hazon and Yad Ezra’s Intergenerational Climate Journey, Feb. 5, 11 am-12:30 pm; The Shul’s Fruity Fun at Busch’s, Feb. 5, 1:30 pm; Temple Israel & H...…

…6 | FEBRUARY 2 • 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: De...…

…60 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1:30-2:30 PM, FEB. 7 Virtual caregiver support groups for individuals who are care partners for those living with cognitive changes, including various types of dementia. Contact Dorothy Moon, Brown Adult Day Program social work- er, for Zoom link and more information: 248-233-4392, dmoon@geshermi.org. STORIES & MUSIC 7-10 PM, FEB. 7 Temple Israel is hosting a special evening of sto- ry...…

…Metro Detroiters looking to reinvent their working lives at the start of this year or look for a higher-paying job to combat inflation expenses, whether by a complete career change or a job promotion, can join a life-changing career coaching program which begins Feb. 14. The program “MyCoach” will be offered by Gesher Human Services and will be held in-person at the nonprofit agency’s headquarters (29699 Southfield Road, Southf...…

…62 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 Is Your Property Tax Assessment Worth Appealing? Michiganders balancing their mortgage bills with food and other increased inflation costs can join a free, virtual program on Tuesday Feb. 7 offered by Gesher Human Services. “Is Your Property Tax Assessment Worth Appealing?” will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom and will explain why it is important not to ignore your property tax assessment or assume the as...…

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…64 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY J oseph I. Gadon, 91, a for- mer supermarket executive and retired certified finan- cial planner, died Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was a longtime resident of Detroit and more recently of The Cascades in St. Augustine, Fla. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. Born on March 13, 1931, in Worcester, Mass., he was the youngest of four children born to Morr...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 65 healed. In August 2022, Robert, Joe and Barbara moved to Minneapolis following Barbara’s retirement. Joe spent his final five months living at Walker Methodist Health Center in Minneapolis, two blocks from his son and daughter-in-law. Robert visited his father nearly every day. Anne made visits from Chicago once a month to see Joe and give Robert a break from caregiving. There were many kind and devoted car...…

…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 IOLA S. CAPLAN of Highland Park, N. J., passed away at home in November 2022 surrounded by her fam- ily. Born in the Bronx, raised in Chatham, N.J., Iola pursued various career paths in times when it was uncommon for women to do so. After receiv- ing a master’s in music from NYU, she parlayed her talents as a concert-class violinist into a career as a music teach- er and choral d...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 67 and cousins. Mrs. Jacobson was the beloved wife for 59 years of the late Stanley Jacobson; the dear sister of the late Harry Moses and the late Ziggy Moses; the devoted daughter of the late Amelia and the late David Moses. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. LILLIAN EFROS KAUFMAN, 98, of West Bloomfield, died Ja...…

…68 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY held at the Oppenheim Chapel at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. RENEE PORVIN, 75, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of West Bloomfield, died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, surrounded by family. Renee was born in Detroit on Sept. 30, 1947, to her adoring parents, Dr. Samuel Kahn and Mrs. Sh...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 69 Craig and Andrea Rosenblum of Duluth, Ga.; brother, Leon Fertell; grandchildren Eve and Jason Camilleri, Jenna and Parker Bledsoe, Max and Melissa Rosenblum, Sydni Rosenblum; great- grandchildren Aden and Eve VanSaanen-Rosenblum, Landon Morris; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Fertell; numerous nieces and nephews. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Rosenblum; loving sister and sister-in-law of the late ...…

…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 7 The Court found in favor of TWA. In so doing, it famously provided the following gloss on how far employers were required to extend themselves when it came to religious accommoda- tions: “To require TWA to bear more than a de minimis cost” — that is, a trivial or minor cost — “in order to give Hardiso...…

…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 70 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 The ‘Other’ Jerome Horwitz T his Looking Back column began as a case of mistaken identity. I probably should not admit this, but after reading an article about the Yiddishkeit of the famous Jewish comedians of the 1930s-1940s, the Three Stooges — Moe (Moses Horwitz), Curly (Jerome Horwitz) and La...…

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…8 | FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY insight How the U.S. Views the New Netanyahu Government W hen U.S. Ambassador Tom Nides sat down for an inter- view with the Times of Israel shortly after arriving in Jerusalem a year ago, he explained that his role would be to “keep things calm” in the face of “irritants” that risk upending the U.S.-Israel relation- ship. Throughout the course of 2022, Nides appeared to succeed in that effor...…

…FEBRUARY 2 • 2023 | 9 Miguel Berrocal (Spanish, 1933-2006) Bronze And Brass Sculpture Paloma Jet, H 8.5’’ W 5.5’’ L 8.5’’ Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Fine & Decorative Art, Quality Furniture, Estate Jewelry & More! Auctions Hosted February 16th & 17th, 2023 www.dumoart.com (313) 963-6255 409 East Jeferson, Detroit, MI 48226 SCAN TO BID (French, 1901-1985) Lithograph In Black On Auvergne Paper, C. 1944, Robert Ra...…

…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Dispatch from Dnipro One woman’s story of escaping — and surviving — the bombing of Kharkiv, Ukraine. See page 12 $200 June 2-8, 2022 / 3-9 Sivan 5782 …

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…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 Dispatch from Dnipro One woman’s story of escaping — and surviving — the bombing of Kharkiv, Ukraine. 18 The Nightmare Hunt for Baby Formula A community of mothers offers resources and support for one another. 22 Kalamazoo’s Congregation of Moses Continues to Grow The shul strives to “reach people where they are.” 23 Denial in D....…

…4 | JUNE 2 • 2022 for openers A Busy Body A goal for us all is to remain as active as possible. Doing so has many positive physical and mental ramifications. If, however, you find your mind is willing, in this instance, but the flesh is weak, you may want to hone your language skills to include as much of your body as you can. Lend me your ear. Do not keep your head in the clouds; that is not practical either literally or f...…

…Yoni Torgow is the recipient of the 2022 Frank A. Wetsman Award The Frank A. Westman Young Leadership Award was established in 1961 by Mrs. Frank A. Wetsman and William M. Wetsman as a memorial to their beloved husband and father. This award recognizes exceptional leadership potential and service to the Jewish community on the part of a young man. The JVS+Kadima Board of Directors and staff wishes you mazel tov on receiving t...…

…6 | JUNE 2 • 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: Detroi...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 7 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com continued from page 6 reason as to why Shavuot is more obscure than other holidays. When compared to celebrations such as Passover and Chanukah, Shavuot is not commercialized in the slightest. While these holidays see entire sections of stores dedicated to them, community events for children and more, ...…

…8 | JUNE 2 • 2022 opinion Why There’s No Peace in the Middle East R ecent Congressional proposals seek to prohibit Israel’s use of American funds or military equipment to maintain control of the West Bank. Such proposals reflect a (by no means uncommon) belief that Israeli insensitivity to Palestinian aspirations is the main reason peace has never been achieved. If only Israel would commit to withdraw from the West Bank an...…

…Members of Congress, including those AIPAC-allied, condemn group’s comments about Rep. Andy Levin A s former and current members of Congress and supporters of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, we are all too familiar with how differing policy approaches to ending the Middle East conflict have been used to divide and polarize us as a community, especially during elections. That’s why at a moment when so much is at stake in not only d...…

…10 | JUNE 2 • 2022 opinion The Emergence of Congress’ Progressive Pogrom Caucus A prominent editor of a Jewish publication once pointed out to me that the United States had never seen the emergence of mainstream and institutionalized antisemitic politics. My response was simple: Not yet. A few months ago, he wrote me and said that — unhappily — I had been proven right. I take no pleasure in being right, but there is also ...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 11 — and “the Squad” itself — so quick to accuse anyone and everyone of racism on the slightest pretext, remained all but completely silent throughout. This pogrom did not erupt merely because Israel was involved in a conflict with Hamas at the time. It was the product of years, decades of work by these activists and organizations. The idea that their incitement and defamation did not poison the Muslim-American ...…

…ON THE COVER I f you’re born in Ukraine, but you have Jewish roots, most likely your family will have an inter- weaving of Ukrainian and Jewish traditions. My father is Jewish, and this means that my childhood was full of foods such as forshmak (Jewish herring) and matzah. Every year, we celebrate Passover and Rosh Hashanah. We cherish and honor the memory of our origin and know all of our relatives up to five generations back. For us...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 13 ON THE COVER IANA SYROTNIKOVA SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS TRANSLATED BY ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER THE WAR BEGINS The word “war” entered my life on Feb. 24, 2022. At 4:50 in the morning, we were awakened by a sound that I had never heard before in my life: the sound of an exploding shell, followed by the sound of anti-aircraft defense. Two minutes later, my phone rang. My mother was calling me from the ...…

…ON THE COVER “WE EACH CARRIED ONLY ONE BAG PER FAMILY. NOTHING MATERIALISTIC MATTERED. WE SIMPLY HAD TO LEAVE.” — IANA SYROTNIKOVA continued from page 13 14 | JUNE 2 • 2022 windows, and damaged the gas pipeline. Six cars parked outside the building burned down, includ- ing ours. Our possessions were lost. We ran outside and saw a mess of debris — broken windows, dents from fences that flew into the air. Yet some- how, everyone ...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 15 the road. The path was difficult phys- ically and mentally, but we made it out alive. It was painful to see my parents for the first time since the beginning of the war. In the 10 days I hadn’t seen them, they seemed to grow old. They were deprived of the opportunity to spend their retirement in comfort, in their home, among the items they accumulated all their lives. Their tears and empty looks that day will re...…

…continued from page 15 16 | JUNE 2 • 2022 United States, found the tree. In the Soviet Union, it was forbidden to have any contact with relatives in the West, and therefore keeping a relationship wasn’t possible. Before the war began, we rees- tablished our relationship. Strong roots and traditions allowed our family to pick up right where we left off. Now, our Zlatopolsky fam- ily is in touch with us every day. They support us and ...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 17 Federation’s director, who said that if at least one per- son from Mariupol could get through to us, we could send a bus to pick that person up. Getting involved with this cause has allowed me to find strength in myself to help those who need it most. It’s not always possible to help everyone, but if you can help one person, I believe the world becomes a better place. HUMANITY AT ITS GREATEST It’s been two mont...…

…18 | JUNE 2 • 2022 E lyssa Schmier of Huntington Woods likes to be prepared. Ever since her son was born last August, she liked to have a small stock of formula on hand, at least six or seven cans. Her husband, Stephen, used to tease her, saying, “Do we really need so much?” Back then, Elyssa laughed it off. “ Anything could happen … I know it’s an irrational fear. ” But no one’s laughing now, and that irrational fear has become a ...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 19 The Nightmare Hunt for Baby Formula babies. Switching formulas abruptly can cause stomach bleeds or other health issues in some kids … It’s really very scary on the ground. Parents are coming out of NICUs without the specialized formulas their babies need. There are others who are in dire situations and have limited options, like if their kids have allergies. ” GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY OFFERS ASSISTANCE Nechama S....…

…20 | JUNE 2 • 2022 “ At first, Chava didn’t like the Kate Farms, but I was insistent — there was no choice — and, thankfully, after a few days with a hungry belly, she started to drink it, ” Goldner said. Another concern is the financial aspect. Unfortunately, WIC has not been covering the Kate Farms for the Goldners (although they did pay for Chava’s previous formula) and their insurance company denied formula coverage. Goldner i...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 21 At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, we’re here for you with access to care for both your physical and mental health wherever and whenever you need it. Including online visits from the privacy of your own home. Because we know that good health is whole health. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofi t corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association...…

…22 | JUNE 2 • 2022 J udaism is active and thriving at Congregation of Moses (CoM) in Kalamazoo, the more than 130-year-old synagogue that’s occupied its current site on Stadium Drive since 1961. CoM, an egalitarian traditional synagogue, welcomes all interfaith families. According to CoM records, Articles of Incorporation were filed with the city of Kalamazoo in 1891 for the Congregation of the Children of the House of Moses. ...…

…joint programs per year with Kalamazoo’s Temple B’nai Israel (TBI) and Chabad of Kalamazoo with the help of the Jewish Federation of Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. CoM also does a lot of programming with TBI itself, bringing the two communities together. CoM makes up one half of the Marvin and Rosalie Okun Kalamazoo Community Jewish School operation, a joint endeavor with TBI launched in 2016 from a desire to have all Jewish ...…

…24 | JUNE 2 • 2022 T he Friendship Circle of Michigan nominated Henry Moses, 85, of West Bloomfield for recognition because of his dedication to their Lessons for Life program. Moses spends his time with the Lessons for Life Program at the organization’s cityscape known as Weinberg Village, where children with special needs come to experience life skills in a safe, controlled environment. “Various school groups from Southe...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 25 I n 2020, after the passing of Sheryl “Sheri” Schiff, one of Metropolitan Detroit’s extraordinary volunteers, it was obvious to the Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee (JCRC/AJC) that the organiza- tion needed to honor their longtime board member in some way. Later that year, staff from JCRC/AJC joined with her family to create the Sheryl “Sheri” Terebelo Schiff Heart of Gold Award. This a...…

…26 | JUNE 2 • 2022 H ow unlikely is it to find three female cantors on the bimah of the prestigious Orthodox Hampton Synagogue in New York? Surprisingly, it was one of many distinguished appearanc- es for these three cantors — the Shul Sisters — who are coming to Congregation Shaarey Zedek on Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. The concert is free, but regis- tration is required. The Shul Sisters are three of the leading female cantors ...…

…JUNE 2 • 2022 | 27 July 2022, she will become the senior cantor at Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, Texas. As a concert soloist, Goldman has been heard in venues such as the Hollywood Ford Theatre, the Houston Hobby Center and the Hollywood Bowl, with ensembles such as the Houston Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony. She was ordained at the Academy of Jewish Religion-California and ...…

…28 | JUNE 2 • 2022 J ournalist Stephen Henderson judges that “the political climate has worsened over the last decade or so.” Henderson, along with many other observers of American politics, finds it disturbing that “people have started to come apart” over their disagreements. Friends and relatives do not know how to talk with each other across their venomous partisan divisions. Activists and leaders routinely break the norm...…