…On The Go people | places | events FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 45 BUDAPEST ORCHESTRA This program is presented by the University Musical Society in Ann Arbor. Ivan Fischer, conductor, has composed many Jewish- themed works, including The Red Heifer, about anti-Semitism’ s rise in Hungary. In this concert, Fischer conducts an all-Antonin Dvorák program, including some rarely heard gems. At Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave., Ann Arbor...…
…On The Go people | places | events 46 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 continued from page 45 LECTURE SERIES 7 pm, Feb. 26. At Wayne State University, 5150 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit. The third in the series “Are We Religiously Free In America?” Professors Howard Lupovitch and Saeed Khan of Wayne State will discuss “Attitudes Toward the First Amendment and How They Pertain to Constructive Debate and Civil Discourse.” No charge....…
…O ver winter break, we participated in a 10-day Maccabi Task Force/ Fact Finders trip to explore Israel and the Palestinian territories. Our group had 24 Wayne State University student leaders (five Jewish students and 19 non-Jewish campus leaders). In Jerusalem, we visited the Jewish, Christian and Muslim quarters of the Old City. Other highlights included visits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian Authority in Ra...…
…48 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 A s an undergraduate student, I was invited to attend the Accelerating Michigan-Israel Business Innovations conference at Michigan State University last November. The one-day event brought together entrepreneurs, business, govern- ment and education leaders from Israel and Michigan to build innovation and econom- ic development opportunities for both. Being a David Project intern at MSU Hillel has strength-...…
…SPRING OPEN HOUSE Wayne State is offering an insider’s look at college life. Spring Open House is your chance to check out campus and learn more about our academic programs. Meet faculty and students Learn about scholarships and financial aid Browse the resource fair Take a tour of campus Please register online and plan to join us March 21. openhouse.wayne.edu COME SEE YOUR FUTURE Saturday, March 21, 2020 Main campus 10 a....…
…50 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 for college students by college students C ommunity is the thread that runs through the core of Jewish life. Community also is a central theme of Greek life organizations on college campuses across the country. For three young men — Jason Gelsey, Zack Kirshner and Daniel Wolfe — these two tightly knit communities intersect in a very special way: All are presidents of their respective Interfraternity Cou...…
… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 51 For more information call Jill Bengle 248-661-2999 TTY #711 or jbengle@jslmi.org Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. residential memory care Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza DOROTHY AND PETER BROWN MEMORY CARE PAVILION MOVE-IN SPECIAL AVAILABLE! www.jslmi.org Providing ...…
…52 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 for college students by college students Grand Valley State University senior Zack Kirschner of Farmington Hills participated in BBYO alongside Gelsey. He also feels that experience pushed him to join Greek life. “I don’ t think I would be where I am now without BBYO, ” Kirshner said. “The ability to be a part of something bigger than yourself is such a good experience, and I wanted to have something li...…
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… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 55 Soul of blessed memory SALEM BASHARA, 78, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 10, 2020. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Heidi and Andy Raine of Bloomfield Township, Cheryl Bashara and Jon Goldstein of Walled Lake; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Delmar Fast; brother-in-law, Michael Gold; grandchildren, Nathan Raine, Adam Raine, Marc Green. Mr. Bashara was the beloved husband for 53 year...…
…56 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory ALLISON JACOBS DIGITAL EDITOR E zra Lev Seegull, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Michigan, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Diane Seegull; his sibling, Ronen Seegull; grandparents, Linda and Edwin Seegull, Viviane Cohen and Albert Lichaa; his aunts and uncles, Dina, David, Eileen and Ethan; and cousins, Brandon, Logan, Naomi and...…
… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 57 continued on page 58 Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. Interment was held at Oakview Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. BRUCE KWASELOW, 66, of Birmingham, died Feb. 9, 2020. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Ruth Kwaselow; nephew, David Kwaselow; niece, Lindsay (Josh) Fisher. He is also survived by his best friend,...…
…Soul of blessed memory continued from page 57 58 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 Bloomfield. Mr. Markowitz was the dear son of the late John and the late Sarah Markowitz; loving father of the late Jay Markowitz; dear brother- in-law of the late Seymour Kavesky. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’ s choice. Services and interment were held at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MARTIN SIEGEL M...…
… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 59 continued on page 60 ed working with the Jewish National Fund when Israel became a state in 1948. Mrs. Newman was president of Hadassah’ s Greater Detroit Chapter for 13 years and received several honors over the years for her dedication to the organization. She was also a member of the National Board of Hadassah, the editor of the Hadassah Headlines and a creator of the Hadassah Thrift Shop, all which we...…
…60 | FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 Phyllis and Albert Newman Endowment Fund, 5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, hadassah. org/detroit. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. EDITH SIMMONS, 87, of Southfield, died Feb. 8, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 63½ years, Dr. Milton Simmons; daughter and son- in-law, Melodie and Dr. Alan Solway; son and daughter- in-law, Harlan and Bonni Simmons; grandchildren, Andrew Solway, ...…
… FEBRUARY 20 • 2020 | 61 the best of everything Raskin N ot only is Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace celebrating its 40th anniversary … It is also celebrating having one of the most prestigious chefs in this region of the country … West Bloomfield resident Pete Loren, whose kitchen magic in upscale restaurants had once received many notable commendations for elegant dining successes … Opus One, Detroit, Epoch Restaur...…
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