… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 27 ROSH HASHANAH GREETINGS Ad Deadline: Sept. 10, 2020 Continue a 78-year tradition! Wish your family and friends and the entire Jewish community a Happy New Year! For information, call 248-351-5116 or email salessupport@renmedia.us GO TO: thejewishnews.com/rosh-hashanah-greeting to reserve your space today or call us at 248.351.5116 STEP 1: Select Your Style STYLE #1 Rosh Hashanah 2020/5781 May the New Year ...…
…28 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Eretz Diplomatic Breakthrough Israel suspends West Bank annexation and United Arab Emirates agrees to normalization. I n a diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are normalizing ties. As part of a peace deal bro- kered by President Donald Trump, Israel will pause its plans to annex areas of the West Bank, according to a joint statement released Thursday, Aug. 13, by the White House. “Is...…
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…30 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Moments Luke Riley Fenberg, son of Lisa and Aaron Fenberg, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. He will be joined in cele- bration by his brother Justin and his proud grandparents Robin and Michael Fenberg, Sandy and Jeff Kopelman, and Lynne and Leslie Schultz. Luke is a student at Walnut Creek Middle School in Wes...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 31 Blum 65th J oyce and Dr. George Blum of Bloomfield Hills will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2020. They were married at the Book Cadillac in 1955. Their family has grown throughout the years to include their children, Susan Blum (Lionel Jensen), Kathi Moss, Robert Blum (Tracye Valasco), Linda Long (Ken) and Barbara Blum-Alexander (Mitchel); grandchildren, Hannah Jensen, Elena Coronad...…
…I f I were to choose a phrase from this week’ s portion that is most well-known, it would be Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Deuteronomy 16:20a). These words have been understood in many ways. Rashi translates tzedek as “justice. ” In this context, the words mean, “Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue” and refers to the idea that we should pursue reliable courts that won’ t be swayed by friendships, promises, political pressure or even ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 33 WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION COMING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU WE’RE GETTING THE FAMILY TOGETHER! We’ll be in your neighborhood for the High Holy Days: SHOFAR IN THE PARK: Huntington Woods, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills and Southfield TRAVELING TASHLICH: Detroit and Southfield N’ILAH UNDER THE STARS: Southfield Our innovative experiences continue: THE PRAYGROUND for young children, POETRY AND PROSE OF ...…
…34 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 sports HIGHlights NMLS#2289 brought to you in partnership with T hey’ re outstanding athletes and good students. They’ re the Jewish News High School Athletes of the Year and Dr. Steve and Evelyn Rosen Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship recipients for 2020. Ben Rosenblatt, Jenna Silverman, Olivia Warren and Andie Wolfe are the Athletes of the Year. Mitch Blackman, Will Bloomberg, Noa Green, Hannah Resnick and ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 35 state finalist at No. 3 singles as a junior, losing to the No. 1 seed from Midland Dow in the title match. She beat the No. 2 seed from Grosse Pointe South in a three-set semifinal match. College: University of Michigan (will play club tennis). Best memories from high school sports: “I was able to overcome immense pressure and persevere through tough competition when I won a state championship as a sophomo...…
…36 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 sports HIGHlights Best memory from high school sports: “The relationships and memories I created with my teammates.” Life lessons learned from high school sports: “Time management, discipline, teamwork and leadership.” Name: Andie Wolfe High school: Walled Lake Northern High school sports resume: She played girls basketball and girls soccer for four years and was named All- State in girls soccer and one of...…
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…38 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 T he month of March held the promise of career opportunities for Zachary Oshinsky, but the pandemic forced a change of plans. Canceled was a temporary move to Los Angeles, where he would be searching for full-time work as a pho- tographer. The move was to follow an assignment as a one-time roadie for Yoshi Flower and his band. He was asked to drive their van, generally help out and take pictures of the musicia...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 39 laborated on the exhibit design. Focused on what he defines as “cool” efforts in the metro area, Oshinsky extended experience he had gained working on portraits, concerts and events. “I think one of the most dramatic pictures I took is of a music producer who goes by the name Dagger, ” Oshinsky said. “His hands are covering his face so you can just see his eyes and tattooed hands. Another dra- matic picture is of ...…
…40 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Arts&Life back to school LYNNE KONSTANTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER W hether your kids are hitting the books in person or hopping on the virtual highway, we can still make back- to-school shopping fun for them (and us!). Fall 2020 is certainly not as anyone imagined, but local businesses are taking the “cool and comfy” approach to dressing for school. “They are going to be online most of the time,” says Julie Feldman, ...…
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…IVAN, SETH ROGEN AND HUNTERS The new film The One and Only Ivan begins streaming on Disney+ on Aug. 21. It is based on a best-selling children’ s novel of the same name. Ivan is a goril- la who lives in a very run-down mall. Also living in the mall is Stella, an aging elephant. Ruby, an abused baby elephant, shows up one day. Ivan, Stella and Julia, the mall janitor’ s daughter, take care of Ruby and try to find a way to turn the ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 43 STAYING CONNECTED At this time of social distancing, the Jewish News will try to bring awareness to events/learning sit- uations offered online by syna- gogues, temples and community organizations. MOVIES IN THE PARK 9-11 PM, AUG. 21 In real (and reel) time, Ford vs. Ferrari will be shown at Wagner Park in Downtown Dearborn. Free movies begin after dusk, with the film starting as soon as the night sky allows. To...…
…44 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 O n Aug. 12, the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) held its annual Back 2 School Store at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Although this year’ s store looked different due to the pandemic, the mem- bers of NCJW|MI said they knew they couldn’ t abandon the children they serve. For the past six years, the NCJW|MI has held ItS Back 2 School Store, a pop- up “store” that invites over 700 kids from gra...…
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…46 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory HARVEY BAUM, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 10, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Baum; son, Andy Baum; daughters and son-in- law, Sheryl and Joe Inwald, and Susanne Baum; grandchildren, Arielle Inwald, Joshua Inwald, Shayna Ostrow and Dylan Ostrow; sister, Estelle Karbrin; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Baum was the brother of...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 47 A Life Of Healing D r. George Mogill, 103, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 9, 2020. He was born to Ann Soroko Mogill and Hazzan Samuel Mogill (Mogilevski) on July 28, 1917. He graduated Detroit’ s Northern High School at age 15 and attended Wayne State University and WSU School of Medicine. He com- pleted one year of internship at Wayne County General Hospital and one year of a surgical residency at the Al...…
…48 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory law, Sara Mayes; numerous loving cousins and friends; her cher- ished dog, Yoshi. She was the dear sister of the late Phyllis and the late Renee Glanz; loving daughter of the late Samuel Glanz; loving grand- daughter of the late Jerry and the late Dora Glanz, and the late Yetta Grunt. Contributions may be made to the Phyllis Glanz Research Fund, c/o Department of Medicine at University ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 49 Dr. Hart was the devoted son of the late Ida and the late Theodore Hart; the dear son- in-law of the late Anne and the late Aaron Gunsberg. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601, dys- toniafoundation.org; Adat Shalom Synagogue, Cantor Larry and Gitta Vieder Memorial Fund, 29901 Middlebe...…
…Soul of blessed memory 50 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 His love of family and Jewish traditions was instilled in each of the following gener- ations. He was a beloved life- long member of Congregation B’ nai Moshe. His passions were horse racing, playing cards with his friends and the Detroit Tigers. Going down- town to a Coney Island for hot dogs became a family tra- dition, always ordering heavy chili and onions. Mr. Hirsch is survived by...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 51 BONNIE KOWAL, 69, of Southfield, died Aug. 13, 2020. She is survived by her sisters, Brenda Kovinsky and Marsha Kowal; aunt, Sandy Tuttleman; nephews and nieces, Milton and Cheryl Kovinsky, and Matthew and Anna Kovinsky; great-nieces and great-nephew, Hannah, Max, Tessa and Rosie Kovinsky; many loving cousins. Mrs. Kowal was the cherished daughter of the late Meyer Kowal and the late Sylvia Kraft; the d...…
…52 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory was just 8 years old, his father was murdered by bandits in Belarus. He, his mother and sis- ter survived an incredible odys- sey through Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, back through Poland, Austria, Italy and final- ly made it to Israel. It was in Haifa, Israel, Mordechai met his wife to be, Leora. He went on to receive an engineering educa- tion from the Technion. Following the birth of the...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 53 This Chinese vegetarian restaurant, now closed, was ahead of its time. the best of everything Raskin A Look Back at Mei Ling I t was many years back that I recall eating food that today might be classified somewhat like the Impossible Burger … but a whole lot different. The menu read “Vegetarian Cashew Chicken” … and although not a vegetarian by any means, I had to find out what so many people were ra...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Antisemitism Deja Vu T his is not the “Looking Back” that I first thought I would write for the JN’ s annual “Back to School” issue. Of course, in the midst of a pandemic, it will be a much different return to classes for children and college students this year. So, I thought I would explore the William Davidson ...…
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… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 5 H orace Dodge didn’ t build the house on West Forest Avenue, but he ushered it into the new century with an expanded foot- print and cutting-edge technol- ogy. The home’ s indoor plumbing would have long since lost its novelty but for the curious case of bathroom tile inlay in the shape of a Jewish star. Was Horace’ s handiwork an elaborate practical joke on Henry Ford? A secret message to Albert Kahn? ...…
…Views 6 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 editor’ s note Building the Big Tent essay We Do Have Allies, You Know? I ’ m excited to share this week’ s JN cover story with you although I can’ t take credit for it because it was in the works before I arrived here. Our pair of features on Jews of color in Metro Detroit give us the opportunity to tell the kinds of Jewish sto- ries we unfor- tunately tend to overlook when we talk about “the ...…
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…Views 12 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 My dear friend and colleague Rev. Deedee Coleman, the co-chair of the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, recently wrote a powerful editorial in the Detroit News about the need for her community to support the Jewish people. Coleman, the former president of the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, is a longtime advocate for the Jewish people and Israel, and noted: “To my fellow A...…
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…JENNIFER LOVY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jews in the D W hen Re’ uvein Rickman entered the sanc- tuary at Adat Shalom Synagogue for his first Shabbat service as a Jew, his thoughts immediately turned to where he should sit. The can- tor told him to find a seat wherever he wanted, so Rickman chose one at the end of the aisle, seven rows from the bimah. Sometime during the service, the significance of his seat selection became clear. Just a fe...…
… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 15 continued on page 16 are Jews of color. A 2018 Brandeis University study found that 1.9% of the estimated 7.4 million American Jews, or about 150,000 people, identifies as black and non-Hispanic. However, a study released in 2019 by the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative, a San Francisco Bay Area- based national effort to advance the Jewish professional status of Jews of color, estimates that figure to...…
…16 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 HUES from page 15 households is increasing. Locally, no statistics are available on how many Jews of color live in the Metro Detroit area. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’ s 2018 Jewish Population Study did not count them. The JN talked to nearly a dozen Metro Detroit Jews of color about their thoughts on being a minority within a minority. They worship at a variety of congregations, from Refo...…
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…continued on page 20 18 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 The McMillans, along with their dauther, Aliza Bracha Klein, had a Reform conversion about 13 years ago. Klein of Oak Park took her conversion further, subsequently undergoing an Orthodox one. Unlike Rickman, who describes occasional curious glances at his synagogue, Klein, 34, says her skin color drew more attention at her shul than she’ d like. Now she rarely attends Shabbat serv...…
…JERRY ZOLYNSKY continued on page 20 FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 19 Long Road Home James Allen Jones, 94, has had a six-decade journey to Judaism. ALLISON JACOBS DIGITAL EDITOR T emple Beth El member Dr. James Allen Jones is 94 years old, but he could easily pass for 70. He stands tall, dressed in a casual suit with a purple vest and tie. He doesn’ t need any help get- ting around, and he has plenty to say — especially about his conv...…
…20 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 Jews in the D HUES from page 18 it at the time. For exam- ple, mixing milk and meat always bothered him, and on Saturdays he felt a strong desire to rest and abstain from things like listening to music. “ Are you sure you’ re not Jewish,” a Jewish friend and client once asked him. His response: “I think I have a Jewish soul.” Rickman, who is 15 years sober, expressed an interest in Judaism to his Alcoholi...…
