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…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 55 Starfish Family Services Our Mission: Starfish Family Services provides integrated, high-quality programs and support services that build on the strengths and assets of families focusing on early childhood education, empowering parents and caregivers and wellness and behavioral health for children, youth and adults. Our mission is strengthening families to create brighter futures for children. Our vision is a jus...…

…56 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 Karmanos Cancer Institute Our Mission: To lead in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment, and compassion. What’s New? In August 2023, Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomed Boris C. Pasche, Ph.D., FACP, as its new president and CEO. “I, along with the researchers, scientists, and clinicians at Karmanos, are dedicated to Karmanos’ vision: A world free of cancer,” Dr. Pasche sai...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 57 Karmanos Cancer Institute Our Mission: To lead in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment, and compassion. What’s New? In August 2023, Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomed Boris C. Pasche, Ph.D., FACP, as its new president and CEO. “I, along with the researchers, scientists, and clinicians at Karmanos, are dedicated to Karmanos’ vision: A world free of cancer,” Dr. Pasche said...…

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…1942 - 2023 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com 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: Detroit Jewish News, 322...…

…60 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 Each year, community members come to us Each year, community members come to us concerned. Confused. Sometimes crying. concerned. Confused. Sometimes crying. Their mother has fallen. Their mother has fallen. Their child is struggling. Their child is struggling. They can’t pay their bills. They can’t pay their bills. And while they turn to us with only And while they turn to us with only one problem, we...…

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…62 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N A new partnership between The Well and Shalom Hartman Institute is offering learning and leadership development opportunities to young Jewish adults. The Jewish learning series launched Nov. 8 at the Office Coffee Shop in Royal Oak and continues as a four-part pro- gram. The remaining events will take place in February, March and April 2024, bringing the partnership into the spring months. The free ...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 63 J N the new partnership between The Well and Shalom Hartman Institute. Stombaugh says the four- part series will blend pro- fessional development and networking, making it a great opportunity for young Metro Detroit Jewish adults. Creating free program- ming was critical to the mis- sions of both organizations. Stombaugh says low- or no-cost programming helps make Jewish learning oppor- tunities more accessibl...…

…64 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N Shir Shalom’s Bike Club Anita and Keith Fishman, Michael Frank, Maurice Sessel, Sara Frank and Susan Witus COURTESY OF TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM T emple Shir Shalom members Anita Fishman and Sara Frank have co-founded Shir Shalom’s newest community-led activity, TSS Bike Club. Shir Shalom cyclists have been gather- ing once a month on Sundays to enjoy 10- to 12-mile rides through Indian Springs Metropark, Mic...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 65 J N Detroit Repair fellows and alumni facilitated three different service projects themed “service in the suk- kah” at the University of Michigan’s Hillel for 75 stu- dents. Participants packed spice bottles for the Detroit community fridge, made tug toys for Rebel Dogs Detroit and made bookmarks (to be distributed with books) for Life Remodeled’s safe Halloween. Though some projects had to be brought ins...…

…66 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 quick hits Bowler Aaron Radner Is Anything but Average Aaron Radner has the highest average in the Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith bowling league. After a week off the perch, Radner rolled back to the top Oct. 30 with a 258-263-258 — 779 series, giving him a 231 average through 21 games. Joey Schechter (who led the average race for a week) was in second place behind Radner with a 224 average th...…

…Jewish athletes in the news: • The commotion surrounding Josh Nodler’s all- important final year of college hockey has calmed down. Bowling Green coach Ty Eigner was reinstated Oct. 19 after being placed on administrative leave following allegations of hazing at an off- campus event involving a few of his players. Nodler, a center, is in his first season at Bowling Green after previous stops at Michigan State and UMass. The O...…

…68 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 W hy Jacob? That is the question we find ourselves ask- ing repeatedly as we read the narratives of Genesis. Jacob is not what Noah was: righteous, perfect in his generations, one who walked with God. He did not, like Abraham, leave his land, his birthplace and his father’s house in response to a Divine call. He did not, like Isaac, offer himself up as a sacrifice. Nor did he have the burning sense o...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 69 open to God that God is most fully open to us: “The Lord is close to the bro- kenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ” Ps. 34:18 “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and con- trite heart You, God, will not despise. ” Ps. 51:17 God “heals the brokenheart- ed and binds up their wounds. ” Ps. 147:3 Rav Nahman of Bratslav used to say, “ A person needs to cry to his Father in heaven...…

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…Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congregation B’nai Moshe West Blo...…

…Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040 tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULAR/HUMANISTIC Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington Hills (248) 477-1410 ...…

…72 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE BOOKS M ore books have been written about the Civil War than any other topic in American history. It is the subject of an estimated 100,000 volumes. Biographies and other treatments of Abraham Lincoln alone account for about 15,000 books. So, why should we welcome another work on the Civil War? Hasn’t the subject already been exhausted with tomes about battles, gener- als, soldiers, the home ...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 73 J N nearly unbelievable group and individual bravery. But Jewish Civil War soldiers faced antisemitic tropes, or as the author blunt- ly states: “ignorant, baseless stereotypes” that other soldiers did not encounter. Such antisemitic sentiments were stronger amongst Americans on the home front, manifest- ing in such conclusions that Jews would not fight or that Jews were profiting from the war while not...…

…74 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE BOOKS L ike many genealogists, Eric Willis often follows “trails of breadcrumbs” that lead to elaborate and fascinating stories, uncovering new chapters of family history. The Waterford-based author, historian and publisher, who recently wrote and published the memoir A Black Man’s Existence as a White Jew, released earlier this year, stumbled upon a portion of his family’s story that he neve...…

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…76 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N NAPOLEON, THE MOVIE, NAPOLEON AND THE JEWS & MORE Napoleon, a big budget film about Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1861), opened in the- aters on Nov. 22. Advance publicity says it is “primari- ly” about his rise to power and his relationship with Josephine, his first wife. I imagine the “bookends” of his life will be covered quickly. The first “bookend,” I assume, is his youth on the island of Corsica. The...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 77 CHALLAH BAKE 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, NOV. 24 (FRI.) At Adat Shalom Synagogue. Families will learn how to make and braid vegan challah. Make it fun with add-ins like raisins, sprinkles or chocolate chips. Come around 9 am for coffee and kid play before the program starts. Make challah to take home and challah to contribute to the Chesed Committee for making home deliveries. Info: jlive.app/ events/5662. FOLK M...…

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…8 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N opinion Our Communal Responsibility H ow often have you heard the words, Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh (Talmud Shevuot, 39a), “all of Israel is responsible for each other.” Each of us has an obligation to care for the rest of us. It is an answer to the first question in the Bible, “ Am I my brother’s keeper.” Yes, we are obligated to act as a keeper who is respon- sible for guarding our brothers and ...…

…M arilyn Robinson, 93, of Aventura, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2023. Marilyn was born in Toledo, Ohio. At an early age, she was encouraged to enroll in art class- es at the Toledo Museum of Art to enhance her natural artistic abilities. There she was exposed to classical art. She graduated from Scott High School, class of 1948, majoring in art. Upon graduation, she worked in the art department of a local paper company. She married a...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 81 J N family. It did not take long before she joined and later chaired the Welcoming Committee, became a member of the Viva Girls’ Cheerleading Squad and joined the resident maestro’s choir. Her family, community and Jewish values were paramount to her. Throughout her life, Marilyn was an educator, an advocate and an artist whose paintings depicted the growth and strength of women. Marilyn left treasured mem...…

…82 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N GERALD “JAKE” FARBER, 83, of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 14, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Marsha “Corky” Berniker. He was the loving uncle of Larry (Barbara) Farber, David (Nanci) Farber, Jeffrey Farber, David Berniker and Amitai Berniker. He is also survived by many devoted great-nieces and nephews. Gerald was the dear brother of the late William (the late Audrey) Farber. Interment was held a...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 83 J N youngest of eight children. Happy childhood memories were abruptly cut short by the advent of the Nazi invasion and subsequent atrocities of the Holocaust. She and two siblings were the only survivors of her large family. After the war, she met and married another survivor, David Krasman, and together they emigrated to the United States. Despite their horrific wartime experiences, they created a warm,...…

…84 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at...…

…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 85 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com An Innovator and a Mensch R abbi Dannel I. Schwartz, founder of Temple Shir Shalom, died in a car crash on Oct. 29. It was a stunning tragedy, not only for Shir Shalom, but for the Detroit Jewish community. As Ronelle Grier noted in her fine obituary for Rabbi Schwartz in the JN last week, he ...…

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…10 | MARCH 23 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY continued on page 13 student’s corner You Are Never Too Young to Repair the World I nterfaith relations, antisemitism and a bet- ter understanding of the world around us were just a few issues that more than 100 high school students took on while attending the American Jewish Committee Leaders for Tomorrow (AJC LFT) program in Washington, D.C., March 12-14. I had the privilege of rep- re...…

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…A century-old scandal at the U.S. Naval Academy continues to resonate today. A High Tide of Hate? SIDNEY HEISLER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS 14 | MARCH 23 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER the U.S. Naval Academy continues to resonate …

…DARWIN BRANDIS / ISTOCK A century-old scandal at the U.S. Naval Academy continues to resonate today. A High Tide of Hate? A High Tide of Hate? T he year 1922 was at the beginning of the decade that became known as the “Roaring Twenties. ” Many of the inno- vations and notable personalities of this decade — Babe Ruth, the dawn of the Radio Age and Charles Lindbergh's historic flight — provided the energy and excitement for this re...…

…The story made headlines across the nation and around the world. The controversy made front-page news in the June 23, 1922, Detroit Jewish Chronicle. A BRILLIANT MIND But who was the real Leonard Kaplan? Kaplan, age 22, was a brilliant Jewish student who graduated second in his class. He won sev- eral academic prizes, including the Sexton Prize for excellence in practical and theoretical nav- igation and the Superintendent Award fo...…

…MARCH 23 • 2023 | 17 drawn to Jerauld Olmsted, the editor-in-chief of the yearbook, who was deemed primarily responsible for the publication. Olmstead and Kaplan had an intense rivalry to be number one in the class. Olmsted ultimately finished as the top student in 1922. Olmsted was the regimental commander and also the president of the class. Additionally, Olmsted was among five members of the class slated to receive recognition for ...…

…OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 17 18 | MARCH 23 • 2023 ON THE COVER for the yearbook page be punished. Harding referred the matter to Theodore Roosevelt Jr., who was the acting secretary of the Navy at the time. Roosevelt severely and publicly rebuked Olmsted. The rebuke stated in part: “You have been guilty of an action which casts grave doubt as to your … qualifications essential to an officer in the U.S. Navy. ” At the core ...…

…MARCH 23 • 2023 | 19 continued on page 20 LACK OF COURAGE? In a letter to the American Israelite, Rear Adm. Wilson insisted that Kaplan could not have been a victim of antisemitism since he denied having a religion. Some also suggested that since Kaplan did not have the courage to admit that he was a Jew, he was presumed to be a coward and therefore could not be relied upon in dangerous situations. (It is unlikely that any of Kaplan’s...…

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