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…theJEWISHNEWS . com $2.00 Feb. 23-March 1, 2017 / 27 Shevat-3 Adar 5777 Opening Doors MARK ZACKS Community strives to give all students a Jewish education. See Page 10. health section Angels Above See Page 48. …

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…Detroit Jewish News n contents Online exclusives: • Dear Debra February 23-March 1, 2017 | 27 Shevat-3 Adar, 5777 | VOLUME CLI, ISSUE 4 • Be The Light at IADS views arts&life 5-8 enshrined in law 35 the brother brothers Guest writers address Michigan’s passage of an anti-Israel discriminatory policy and learning lessons of inclusiveness from Holocaust survivors and Japanese internees. Musical twins join forces to bring their humor a...…

…views letters A Glaring Omission Yes, it was a glaring omission. President Trump did a disservice in not mentioning Jews on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. He insulted Jews, especially those mur- dered by the Nazis, by trying to “uni- versalize” the Holocaust. We should be upset. We should also be upset, how- ever, at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. While presenting the story of the Holocaust, they take great pains to be i...…

…views guest column Is There Room For One More? A Harvey Gotliffe fter World War II, when I was 10 years old and living in an apartment building on Boston Boulevard off of Dexter in Detroit, I noticed that a man who worked in a grocery store nearby had numbers tattooed on his fore- arm. I asked my mother what the numbers meant, and she replied that he was a “DP” — a displaced person — who the Nazis had branded because he was Jewish. He had...…

…EPIC is NEXTGen Detroit’s Premiere Fundraising Event Last Chance! Tickets are $75 Registration ends February 27 In addition to ticket cost, a minimum donation of $100 to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s 2017 Annual Campaign is required. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Kaufman Family, new or increased donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar this year. jewishdetroit.org/EPIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY PRESENTING SPONSORS...…

…views Essay Contest for High School Seniors How can Jewish values help create a future free of domestic abuse? 100 MENSCHES invites graduating Jewish high school seniors to submit an 800 1,000 word original essay describing how Jewish values can help create a future free of domestic abuse. These Jewish values may help guide your thinking: CHESSED Compassion and caring for others RODEF SHALOM The pursuit of understanding, empathy and m...…

…jews d on the cover in the A P IN T G G O Opening Doors Community strives to give all students a Jewish education. JENNIFER LOVY CONTRIBUTING WRITER O ne late summer morning, Chaya Leah Tinman walked into the Jewish day school her two older children attended. She intended to enroll her toddler Hershy in a Mommy and Me class. As Tinman approached the desk, holding her 17-month- old, she was told: “We don’t have a program for him.” Tin...…

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…jews d in the on the cover continued from page 10 While this community is in the forefront in providing programs and support to students with disabilities, many feel there is still work to be done. Efshar Circle parents and students celebrate Shabbat. About Opening the Doors Operating on a budget of more than $600,000, Opening the Doors (OTD) provides direct services to 2,600 students, educators and parents through a variety of programs...…

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…jews d in the on the cover continued from page 12 tional therapists. Despite the number of students with disabilities who are not in a Jewish educational environment, there are significantly more students who are now being accommodated, something that was not always possible. Opening the Doors cur- rently serves 1,153 students in 26 day schools, preschools and religious schools. When it started in 1995, OTD served just more than 200 studen...…

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…www.crkosher.com jews d in the PASSOVER 2017 in COSTA RICA April 10 - 19, 2017 Join Rabbi and Mrs. Elimelech Goldberg (of Kids Kicking Cancer) for an unforgettable Pesach experience. You will learn the secrets of emotional freedom from the stressors of life while you enjoy the Festival of Freedom in the midst of a tropical Paradise. Nonstop Giving Shir Shalom to honor remarkable volunteer Art Fishman as he turns 90. U Entire resort Gla...…

…FACING PAGE: “Mr. Shir Shalom” Art Fishman with Rabbis Daniel Schwartz and Michael Moskowitz and Executive Director Andre Douville. TOP LEFT: Wearing his other important hat: Fishman is a proud WWII vet and commander of Jewish War Veterans Post 510. BOTTOM LEFT: Art in 1942 Rabbi Michael Moskowitz describes Art as being “part of the fabric of Temple Shir Shalom. He’s the first to offer his support, is tireless in his com- mitment and boundles...…

…jews d in the Sign Comes Down On US 23 near Cook Road in Grand Blanc, just a few miles south of where US 23 comes into I-75, there was a billboard that read “America First: Not Israel.” The display captured the attention of Michigan residents and supporters of the Jewish state, according to Ed Kohl of StandWithUs-Michigan. “It led to a growing social media campaign condemning Adams Outdoor Advertising, owner of the advertising space, for ac...…

…Meet The Detroit Jewish News Account Executives... Annette has been in sales 15 plus years, the last two in advertising. She’s also worked in the wireless communications and financial industries. Annette was born and raised in Southfield. She currently lives in Beverly Hills with her husband. Her son and daughter are both currently attending Michigan State University. Her son is a junior and daughter is a freshman. Annette’s passions include re...…

…jews d in the ADL Voices Concern About Trump’s Answers On Anti-Semitism You Can Feel the Difference! 49 $ 95 One Hour Custom 74 $ online harassment, physical vandal- ism, death threats and other hate crimes, there is a simple question at hand that Americans of all faiths deserve an answer to — what is the Trump Administration going to do about the recent surge of anti- Semitism? What concrete steps will the White House take to address...…

…WANT TO GO TO ISRAEL FOR FREE? The Detroit Jewish community has two amazing trips this summer. May 8 - 18, 2017 with NEXTGen Detroit and Hillel Metro Detroit jewishdetroit.org/birthright June 14 - 24, 2017 with Temple Shir Shalom www.gokesher.org Find us under “Community Trips” These trips are designed for 22-26 year olds. jn February 23 • 2017 27 …

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…jews d in the sports MJSF’s Biggest Event STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER WHOLE BODY F erguson Jenkins, Dick Enberg and Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg will be honored June 12 at the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation’s 27th annual Hank Greenberg Mem- orial Golf Invitational at Franklin Hills Country Club in Farmington Hills. Jenkins, 74, a Hall of Fame pitcher born in Chatham, Ont., will receive the Hank Greenberg Memorial Lifetime Achievement...…

…moments “Staying Cavity-Free While in Braces” Ask the Orthodontist Jacob Morton Karp will chant from the Torah on the occa- sion of his bar mitz- vah on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He is the Karp loving son of Bruce and the late Jennifer Karp. Jacob is the grandchild of Ronda and the late Morton Karp, and Nancy and Uri Sofer. Jacob is a student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. As part of his mitz...…

…spirit temple and synagogue listings SHABBAT FOR TOTS ST Y L E Saturday, March 4, 2017 10:30 - 11:30 am at Temple Israel Families with children 5 and under are invited for a unique Shabbat experience. Wear your favorite costume and join our Temple Israel clergy and early childhood educator, Jodie Kanagur, as we celebrate Shabbat and Purim with songs, prayers, crafts and snacks. Please register online at Temple-Israel.org/PurimStyle by 2/...…

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…spirit torah portion We, Too, Were Strangers I n two major verses of this week’s Torah portion, it clearly states: “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strang- ers in the land of Egypt. (Exodus 22:20), and “You shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the feel- ings of the stranger, having your- selves been strangers in the land of Egypt.”(Exodus 23:9) In fact, there are 36 places in the Torah that deal with prote...…

…arts&life music He Ain’t Heavy David and Adam Moss The twin brothers known as the Brother Brothers bring their humor, unique brand of bluegrass songwriting and brotherly love to Ann Arbor. REISA SHANAMAN SPECIAL TO T HE JEWISH NEWS details The Brother Brothers appear at the Ark in Ann Arbor 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. No charge; a non-perishable food donation, to benefit Food Gatherers, is requested. (734) 761-1818; theark.org. W e see ...…

…arts&life a w a rd s Jews Winning Awards The tribe goes to the Oscars, 2017 edition. NATE BLOOM CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he 89th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 26, on ABC starting at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. This year, again, the Honorary Academy Awards were pre- sented in a separate ceremony — but will be noted at the tele- vised ceremony. Documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, 87, received an Honorary Osca...…

…PHOTO BY DIRTY SUGAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mica Levi Kenneth Lonergan rock band. In addition to scor- ing Chazelle’s Whiplash, Hurwitz also composed the music for the two La La songs nominated for Best Original Song: “City of Stars,” which won the Golden Globe, and “Audition.” The lyrics for those songs were written by nominees Benj Pasek, 31, and Justin Paul. Pasek met Paul at the University of Michigan. Both come from religious families of differen...…

…arts&life film La La Lovely ABOVE: Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Native-son Gary Gilbert is breaking records. details The Academy Awards will be televised at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, on ABC. 38 February 23 • 2017 A s comedian Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening routine at Sunday’s Academy Awards presentation, La La Land pro- ducer Gary Gilbert will be in attendance with 14 reasons ...…

…“At the same time, they must have commercial potential. Distribution is harder than ever, and there are more movies with the same number of screens.” Gilbert, a University of Michigan business graduate, recalls youthful weekends often spent frequenting local movie theaters, such as the Berkley Main, Northland and Royal Oak Main. “I loved the experience of sitting in a big room with tons of other peo- ple and watching a movie on the big screen,...…

…arts&life fashion Street Style This month: Kendra and Lila Rosenzweig Jodi Feld Columnist W here: Spotted at Be Well Lifestyle Center in Birmingham, sipping ng Slim smoothies. Names: Kendra and Lila Rosenzweig senzweig City of residence: Birmingham Professions: Kendra: Stay-at-home me mom, former special education teacher acher Lila: Preschooler What are you wearing? ing? Kendra: I’m wearing a Madewell jacket and James Jeans ans in cam-...…

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…on the go art & music 2.27 VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS 11 am, Monday, Feb. 27. Beatrice Coron presents “Stories Cut From Paper” and Paola Antonelli speaks on “Treat Design as Art.” At the JCC’s Greenberg Suite, West Bloomfield. Info: Rosa, 248-432-5467. 3.1-3.29 SEDUCTION, LOVE & DRINK 12:15-1:30 pm, Wednesday, March 1-March 29. Rabbi Aaron and Ruth Bergman’s five-week series offers a lively and spicy look at Jewish songs of love, passion and spi...…

…on the go continued from page 43 MARCH 5 Meditation & Mindfulness 9:30 am, Sunday, March 5. Rabbi Aaron Bergman leads class intended to help adults find their internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can make them happier. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100. Join us to hear Emily Hosler,, FNP-BC holidays 2.27 ROSH CHODESH 9:30-11 am, Monday, Feb. 27. Sisterhood and Rabbi Rachel Shere invite wo...…

…jews d & in the faces places Soup was on at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Southfield when 35 kids, in partnership with Jewish Family Service, Heart 2 Hart and Adat Shalom Teen Volunteer Corps, gathered to cook minestrone soup, make no-bake cookies, hand-tie fleece scarves and assemble more than 75 care bags for homeless individuals in Detroit. Participants also played Spent (playspent.org), an online game that shows players what it’s like to li...…

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…PHOTOS BY MARK ZACKS health Leah and Alice Zacks work together to take beads from a donated wedding gown. Angels Above BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Volunteers create burial gowns and more to aid grieving parents of babies. Volunteer Alice Zacks with Dawn Lafferty, founder of Angels Above J ewish customs in death and mourning are low-key compared to those of some other faiths. There’s generally no viewing of the body, which is trad...…

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…FREE Seminar: “Medication + Therapy” Answering All of Your Questions about Mental Health Treatment Saturday, February 25th at 2pm health continued from page 48 Leah Zacks holds up a baby gown made from donated wedding dresses. Presented by Dr. Bruce Roth, Director of consultation psychiatry at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital TO RSVP: 1) Facebook http://facebook.com/TroyPsychotherapy OR 2) Website http://TroyPsychotherapy.com OR them, the ...…