…38 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 37 LIRA BORDOLEY Seaholm High School National Honor Society, Symphony Band, AM Jazz Band, Dearborn Youth Symphony (Flute), State Champion Powerlifting 2021, Captain and decorated Track & Field sprinter/hurdler. University of Michigan AUBREY BORSCHKE Adams High School Stamps School of Art and Design, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, USAG Women...…
…Fink Bressack Gayle Infeld, CPA, P.C. Grand Blanc Outdoors The Grasshopper Mower Co. Guys N Gals Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors Horizon Financial Group, Inc. Kaye Financial Lakes Urgent Care Lash Rubin Orthodontics MJS Packaging Stage Deli Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry The W Tax Group Wallside Windows THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 CORPORATE SPONSORS! YOUR SUPPORT HELPS SEND KIDS TO TAMARACK CHAI Adam Bornstein, Merrill Lynch Auburn Pharm...…
…40 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 38 JUSTIN BROWN Cranbrook Kingswood Captain Varsity Cross Country, Model U.N., Friendship Circle Teen Board, Wilderness Leader. Colorado College JACOB BYLINOWSKI Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Basketball, Summer Adventures Camp. Michigan State University SABRINA CARSON Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Theatrical perform...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 41 …
…42 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 40 CARLY COHEN Bloomfield Hills High School Key Club President, Yearbook Section Editor, UMatter Board, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Relay for Life Teen Volunteer Coordinator, VP of Jewish Programming for Aliyah BBG, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Social Programming Chair & Communications Chair, National Honor Society. University of Denver DREW COHEN Bloomfield Hills ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 43 Mazel Tov! Sophia Aaron Congratulations on your graduation from Frankel Jewish Academy. Your future is so bright and we know you will accomplish everything you set out to do. We are proud of you beyond measure. Indiana University is lucky to have you. We love you, Mom, Dad, and Alex Emilie Weingarden You’ve been a successful Hawk at Hillel and Jaguar at FJA. Now it’s your turn to soar like an Eagle. ...…
…44 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 42 JACOB DWOSKIN Berkley High School National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis Captain, Wall of Fame recipient, BBYO Chapter Recruitment Chair, LINK participant, Yad Ezra volunteer. Indiana University ANTHONY DZIUBA West Bloomfield High School Summa Cum Laude, Varsity Sailor (Captain 8 seasons), Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Education Foundation Scholarship. Easte...…
…F A R B E R H E B R E W D A Y S C H O O L - Y E S H I V A T A K I V A P R O U D L Y C O N G R A T U L A T E S O U R 2 0 2 1 G R A D U A T E S : J a c o b K l e i m a n J o s e p h K o r m a n J o s e p h K o r n b l u m D a n i e l L e r m a n C a r a L o p a t i n B E F O R E A T T E N D I N G U N I V E R S I T Y , O U R S T U D E N T S W I L L S T U D Y A T T H E F O L L O W I N G P R O G R A M S I N I S R A E L : A m u d i m , E m ...…
…46 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 44 ETHAN FISHER Cranbrook- Kingswood Honor roll and dean’s list, (4 years), Yearbook senior edito- rial staff, Third-degree black belt American Martial Arts, Lighthouse Covid Relief vol- unteer, Rock climbing, Archery, Coding instructor, Concert Band, Japanese Club, French Club, Gaming Club. Michigan State University ISABELLE FREUND Walled Lake Northern High School Ma...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 47 MACK GLASS Bloomfield Hills High School Varsity Golf, Varsity Tennis, Debate Club. Undecided SLOANE GOLDBERG Groves High School Co-president of the Jewish Student Union Club, Yad Ezra Cotah Team, Tennis. University of Arizona EMMA GOLDSCHMIDT Roeper School Yearbook Editor, Yearbook Business Manager, Dance Academy of Bloomfield Hills competitive dance team (10 years), Maccabi Games com- p...…
…48 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 47 SAMANTHA GREEN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Scholar-Athlete, Varsity Poms & Dance team, BBYO Michigan Region S’ganit, Tamarack Camps Teen Council Chairwoman, Youth Foundation Temple Israel member, School Student Ambassador and Global Leader. University of Maryland JACK GREEN Groves High School National Honor Society, JV Tennis Captain, G...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 49 …
…50 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 48 KADIE HOLLANDER North Farmington High School Ski Team, National Honor Society Executive Board, Friendship Circle vol- unteer. University of Vermont ETHAN INGBER Walled Lake Northern High School BBYO-SC x YLC Coordinator, Shapiro board member, Cross Country Varsity Captain, Track and Field Varsity, National Honor Society, Ping Pong Club, Jew Crew Club. Michiga...…
…West Bloomfield High School Proudly Congratulates the WBHS Class of 2021 Where they’ve been accepted . . . www.wbsd.org WBHS Class of (248) 865-6420 Adrian College Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Albion College Alma College American University AmeriCorps Amherst College Andrews University Arizona State University Army Ball State University Bard College Baylor University Bethel-Cookman University Bowling Green State Uni...…
…52 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 50 MADISON JENNINGS Seaholm High School Cross Country Captain, Drum Major, National Honor Society Secretary, Symphony Band, Jazz Band, Co-President Pay- It Forward Club, Chess Club, Stage Crew. University of Michigan MARKI JENNINGS Seaholm High School Cross Country, Marching Band, Symphony Band, School Musical, Tennis, Make Me A Maple, International Club. Michig...…
…Yael Atzmon Pioneer High School University of Michigan Rachel Baker Frankel Jewish Academy Wayne State University Jessica Caminker Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Emma Cherrin Berkley High School University of Michigan Ilana Diskin Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University Hannah Gorman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Kadie Hollander North Farmington High School University of Vermont Isab...…
…54 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 52 EMMA KATKOWSKY Berkley High School National Honor Society, Varsity Dance Captain, Peer to Peer, BBYO Kulanu BBG member, Shir Shalom Temple Youth Board. Michigan State University EVAN KATZ Bloomfield Hills High School BIFF radio station at school, Michigan stu- dent broad- casting awards, Bloomfield Youth Assistance Outstanding Award. Michigan State University ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 55 Jack Harris You are so loved and we are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments! We can’t wait to see where life takes you! We love you, Mom and Dad Oakland Early College Hybrid High School and College Oakland County residents can earn a high school diploma AND an Associate degree or 60 cred- its towards a Bachelor’s degree - tuition free - at Oakland Early College. OEC blends high school and college...…
…56 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 54 JULIA KLEIN Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Jewish Fund Teen Board representative, President of Holocaust Survivor Program, Sib4Sib Vice-Chair, Black Belt in Taekwondo. University of Michigan SAM KRAMER Roeper School JV and Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Student Government, Editor school newspaper, Orchard’s Youth Board. Tulane Universi...…
…The Administration, Faculty, Staff and Alumni of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah extend a heartfelt MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV to our GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2021/5781 GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2021/5781 Congratulations on your wonderful academic achievements, including our high school students who won Phi Beta Kappa and Michigan Competitive Scholarships. We are proud of your accomplishments in middos tovos (sterling character traits), especially under the ci...…
…58 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 56 ADAM LEVITT Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Soccer Co-Captain, Varsity Baseball Co-Captain, Varsity Tennis, Catholic League Athletic Scholarship, Chess Club founder, Music Ensemble Drums, Jewish Senior Life Eight Over Eighty partici- pant. Purdue University BROOKE LEWIS Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, OOA Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society,...…
…Each year, Teen Board members select critical issues affecting the community to address through their grantmaking. This year, the focus areas included diminishing the stigma surrounding mental health, and addressing the impact of Covid-19 on the health and wellbeing of the metro Detroit community. The Jewish Fund Teen Board is proud to announce that a total of $100,000 in grants has been awarded to the following organizations: Brilliant De...…
…60 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 58 ADAM LYNCH North Farmington High School Varsity Cross Country, Business Professionals of America, DECA Treasurer. University of California, San Diego DARBY MARWIL Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Varsity Poms, OAA Scholar-Athlete Award, Magna Cum Laude. Michigan State University CASIE MENUCK Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State Un...…
…62 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 60 RACHEL NAKISHER Berkley High School President Shir Shalom Temple Youth, UMatter Board, Student Leadership, National Honor Society, BBYO Board, J-Serve Board, Model U.N. Board, Girl-Up Board, Oakland Activities Association Sportsmanship Recognition Award, Swim & Dive, Track and Field. University of Michigan SLOAN NELICK Groves High School/ Acalanes High School, ...…
…CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! JAX UNLIMITED CLUB MAKES A GREAT GIFT! FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT JAX! WASH WEEKLY. WASH DAILY. WASH YOUR VEHICLE AS OFTEN AS YOU WANT FOR ONE LOW MONTHLY PRICE. MEMBERSHIPS STARTING AT $22.99 PER MONTH. SIGN UP AT JAXKARWASH.COM/CLUB OR ORDER AS A GIFT AT JAXKARWASH.COM/GIFTS OTHER GIFTS: GIFT CARDS AND 3-PAKS WWW.JAXKARWASH.COM SOUTHFIELD RD. | BIRMINGHAM | ROCHESTER HILLS | ROYAL OAK | TROY TELEGRAPH RD. |...…
…64 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 62 BLAKE PHILLIPS Berkley High School Student Body President. UMatter Board, President of Kishon AZA 2019-2020, National Honor Society. DECA State Finalist 2020. Michigan State University KATE POTOCSKY Groves High School National Honor Society, Director of Commu- nications for Groves Student Congress, Interact Club President, Pre- Med Club, DECA, Friendship Circl...…
…MAY 2021 Landmark partnership will address social issues that impact health A partnership between Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University, finalized in January 2021, is built on the concept that health care is a fundamental building block of a strong community. The organizations seek to enhance access to quality, affordable, compassionate health care through shared education, research and clinical integration for ur...…
…Diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to Henry Ford and MSU’s partnership and are articulated in key goals and deliverables that seek to eliminate health disparities, address the social determinants of health and remove barriers to care and opportunity for medical education. “Moving the dial on society’s most intractable health challenges requires the broadest of expertise, the cultivation of which is the central purpose ...…
…Reflections on the MAJOR impact of the Jewish Studies MINOR Fifty-four MSU students are currently working to earn a minor in Jewish Studies, which offers a rich interdisciplinary program to explore the history, cultures, language(s), identities, religion and civilization of the Jewish people. Working closely with faculty mentors who provide guidance academically and professionally, students choose from among 30 course offerings ...…
…Renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, MSU alumnus and former Detroiter, Eli Broad created an indelible legacy at his alma mater and hometown alike, envisioning and funding projects that will help create a better society and benefit people for generations. “Eli was a selfless, kindhearted man who dedicated much of his life to making the lives of others better. From the classroom to the boardroom, altruism was the backbone of his mission...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 69 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 64 SOPHIE ROSEN North Farmington High School Honors grad- uate, Ahavah BBG, Studio A Company Dance (7 years). Paul Mitchell IAN ROSENBERG Cranbrook Kingswood Top Junior boy, Cum Laude, Evan Shapiro Award for Excellence, Rensselaer Award (highest combined overall math & sci- ence GPA), Top foreign lan- guage student (French), Outstanding state viola solo- ist, Prize Pap...…
…70 | MAY 20 • 2021 AARON SCHLUSSEL Walled Lake Central High School National Honor Society, Peer tutor, Academic Highest Honors, Varsity letters in Tennis, Robotics. JV Soccer: (Team, Determination, Heart) Award, Baseball, Fisher AZA. University of Michigan SHIRA SCHON Farber Hebrew Day School Co-Founder Inclusion Club, UMatter, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Friendship Circle volunteer, Vice President Student Government,...…
…F R A N K E L J E W I S H A C A D E M Y C L A S S O F 2 0 2 1 OWN YOUR JOURNEY. DISCOVER YOUR TOMORROW. FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 | 248-592-5263 | frankelja.org …
…72 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 70 JACK SEEL Seaholm High School Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track & Field, Team cap- tain, MVP, Academic All-State, Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society, PeerCorps mentor, Triathlon Club President. University of Michigan MADISON SEEL Seaholm High School Varsity Dance, MVP, Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society, PeerCorps mentor, Jewish Club President, Make ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 73 Marlee Kroll We are so proud of you, and all you have accomplished. Arizona State University is lucky to have you. FORKS UP!!! We love you always, Mom, Dad, Lilley, Nellie, Nana & Papa, Bubba & Popsie …
…74 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 72 JOSHUA SHERMAN Groves Highs School JV Boys Water Polo, Varsity Boys Water Polo, Fisher AZA. Young Judea Gap Year Course/Wayne State University ELLA SIDDER Bloomfield Hills High School Emunah BBG, Emunah Chapter Aym Ha-Chav- erot, 12 theater productions, International Thespian, Theatre Honor Society, Dance Captain, Choir Board President, Tom Suda Scholarship, ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 75 Ari Partrich We are so proud of you. You are thoughtful, compassionate and inquisitive. Your strength and confidence will guide you in your amazing journey ahead. You challenge yourself and care about your community and world. You have such an exciting and bright future. We know you will do incredible things! We love you, Mom, Dad, Tatum and Jackson Mazel Tov! Isabel Jacobson We are so proud of all ...…
…76 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 74 SARAH SOLOMON Walled Lake Western High School National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude, Varsity Tennis, Senior Varsity Team Captain, State Deca finalist, Student Council, Theater, Honors Choir. Indiana University LIANA TARNOPOL Frankel Jewish Academy Performing Arts, Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, Nicely Theatre Group, Student Government, National Honor Soci...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 77 Mazel Tov! Fallan Sherman Our Dearest Fallan, Born on the 4th of July, you have always been the brightest star in the sky!! You have made us so proud!! Summa Cum Laude, National Honors Society, Newspaper and more. University of Michigan here she comes!!! Love infi nity times infi nity plus one, Mom, Brian, Danielle, Joshua, Jordan, Kaylie, Ashtyn and Taitym Arlo and Sammie Jared Jonah Niskar We couldn’t be p...…
…78 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 76 HENRY TUKEL Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Cross Country Captain, National Honor Society, JARC Teen Board and volunteer, Technion International Robotics Competition First Place, Co-Founder Chess Club, Excellence in Math Awards, Excellence in Science Awards. University of Michigan ROBERT VICTOR Cranbrook Kingswood Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit’s Teen Boar...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 79 Alexandra Yaker Wishing you a bright and joyous future as awesome, a-MAIZE-ing, and true BLUE as you! I’m so proud of my #1! Love you to inf nity plus one, Nonnie Mazel T ov! Zoe and Isabel Zaltz From the moment you were born you've filled our lives with tremendous joy and pride. We know you'll find success in all that you do and can't wait to see what your future holds. May all your dreams come true!...…
…80 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 78 ILAN WEISS Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Theater, Quiz Bowl, Moot Beit Din, Jewish Fund Teen Board. Dual Degree Program: Columbia University & Tel Aviv University RACHEL WEISS Walled Lake Western High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, President of Student Leadership, Student Council Treasurer, Competitive danc- er at Studio A. ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 81 Andrew Kales You continually bring so much joy to our family. We are so proud of who you are, and can’t wait to see what your future holds. Keep dreaming big!! We love you — Mom, Dad and Kara Cara Lopatin So proud of your strength, leadership and sensitivity as a passionate advocate for the important things you believe in and because of your love for Torah, the Jewish community and of your friends and family. ...…
…82 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 80 ALEXANDRA YAKER Bloomfield Hills High School Vice President Student Leadership, National Honor Society, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Board, Jewish Student Alliance, Yearbook Sports Editor, Poms, Tennis. University of Michigan DANIEL YELLEN Walled Lake Northern High School Honor Roll (4 years), AP Scholar Award, National Honor Society. Michigan State Univ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 83 Mazel Tov! Micole, From the day you were born, you have surpassed any and all expectations; above and beyond! We are so amazed by all that you have accomplished, but we are even prouder of the person you have become. We wish you the best at Michigan State University. We love and adore you! All our love, Mom, Dad, Ari, Lola, Bubbie and Poppy Abigail Larky-Savin We are so very proud of all you have accomplish...…
…84 | MAY 20 • 2021 continued on page 86 T his academic year has been one full of challenges for me, as well as for many other students. Attending “Zoom University” sounds cuter than it is — even as someone who had the privilege of living in East Lansing these past two semesters, I still felt defeated and lonely at times. Sitting for hours a day staring at a computer screen can take a physical and emo- tional toll; never did I ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 85 No one expected this last year to be what it was. But, true to form, you accepted the challenges and ended up one of the 4,100 new graduates of Wayne State, a premier urban research university. The only one that can call Detroit home. Where a Warrior isn’t just a mascot. It’s how you handle what life throws at you. And it’s how you’ll handle the next challenge that comes your way. Just like before, you’ll be sma...…
…86 | MAY 20 • 2021 continued from page 84 for college students by college students on campus started to take a turn for the worse. It’s safe to say that it was an emotional year for everyone, especially within the MSU Jewish com- munity, so Spartans for Israel really wanted to go out with a bang. We wanted to cele- brate our wonderful students and to celebrate Israel in a completely unadulterated fashion. What better way to do t...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 87 MAZEL TOV! DEC. 12, 2020 Allison (Gold) and Benjie Klein of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Izzy Klein. Alexis is the granddaughter of Esther and Ken Gold of Royal Oak, and Noreen and Al Klein of Farmington Hills. Alexis Izzy is named in memory of Allison’s aunt Alexis (Gold) Chassin and Benjie’s bubbie Isadora “Izzy” Helfman. Samson Green will chant from the Torah on ...…
