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…contents Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review • Views: What Will Pulling Out Of The Iran Deal Do For Israel and the U.S.? May 24-30, 2018 / 10-16 Sivan 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 17 views 110 5-10 jews in the d 12 college blues The difficult transition can spark some problems, but here are tips for coping. 18 father-daughter team 18 Meet the Rubenfires, Detroit activists and founders of Project Healthy Community. 24 toronto...…

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…jews d in the sponsored by our community partners College Blues Tips For Parents The difficult transition can spark some problems, but here are tips for coping. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he car is loaded. The trunk is filled with cloth- ing, bedding, storage units, shower shoes and wall decorations. The checklist is complete. The prospective freshmen are nervous but eager to begin their new journey. But are they really pre- p...…

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…jews d in the sponsored by our community partners continued from page 12 “Going to college is a huge transition … You have to be the best possible version of yourself at all times. All of us know that this pressure is way too much.” — DIANE ORLEY, PARENT Tips For Students • Make connections. Go to Shabbat dinner at Hillel or Chabad. Join a club or student group. Get involved in dorm activities. • If you need support, take advantage of s...…

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…Jewish Contributions to Humanity #20 #23 in a series MAKING CONNECTIONS Students and mental health profes- sionals agree that feeling connected is key to making a healthy adjust- ment to college life. There are a variety of on-campus organizations such as Hillel, Chabad, peer-led groups such as U-M’s Wolverine Support Network and the newer Spartan Support Network at MSU, as well as a multitude of student groups, clubs and sports activities....…

…jews d in the Father- F Daughter Team VIVIAN HENOCH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Melyn and Karen Rubenfire JOHN HARDWICK Meet the Rubenfires, Detroit activists and founders of Project Healthy Community. COMMUNITY IS INVITED The Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC will honor Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire and Karen Rubenfire as the recipients of the 2018 Activist Award, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Reservations for the main...…

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…jews d in the ‘We Need To Talk’ Federation launches its youth mental health initiative. JACKIE HEADAPOHL MANAGING EDITOR T mental health coordinator. he Jewish Federation of Metro Donors who have contributed to Detroit is formally launching its youth mental health initiative “We the youth mental health initiative, to date, include The Jewish Fund, the Need To Talk” this month. Its website, D. Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation, the cornerston...…

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…jews d in the Raising The Bar A New curriculum for b’nai mitzvah students provides tools for mental well-being. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER teen n tlight o o p s mental health 26 May 24 • 2018 jn s Jewish children have Just like many other men- prepared for Jewish tal health initiatives and adulthood through- resources that have emerged out the decades, the clergy this year, RTB was spurred and educators in their lives on ...…

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…jews d in the “My painful heavy legs are healed!” Cheryl, Housekeeper Graduating Seaholm senior Melanie Taylor Heal leg symptoms like: - Restless Legs - Swelling - Ulcers - Bulging Veins - Discoloration - Itching Michigan’s DYW Distinguished, poised and talented: Seaholm’s Melanie Taylor. KARLEIGH STONE SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS M This minimally invasive, out-patient procedure can heal your legs before they get worse. Treatmen...…

…FAR LEFT: Taylor during her interview at the Distinguished Young Women contest. LEFT: Taylor won Michigan’s competition and will compete for the national title this June in Mobile, Ala. Alicia Mendelson, family educator and madrichim coordinator at Tyner Religious School, agrees. “Melanie is an exceptional young lady. Her amiability, kindness and compassion allow her to easily engage with her students as she fosters their learning and growth ...…

…jews d in the Ann Arbor ORT Spring Dinner gram from Dr. Giles at 7:30 in The Ann Arbor chapter the Newman Lounge following of ORT America will hold dinner. Dessert and coffee will its annual Spring Donor be served at no charge. Dinner at 6 p.m., on Giles is distinguished both Monday, June 4, at the JCC, in his career as a pediatric 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, in ophthalmologist and in his Ann Arbor. lifelong service to the Jewish Dr. Conrad Gi...…

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…jews d & in the faces PHOTOS BY JEFF AISEN On April 25, more than 150 people attended the Bright Nights Community Forum Series event, “Understanding Bipolar Disorder,” held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The event was hosted by the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan, in collabo- ration with Kadima. The event included a presentation by Melvin McInnis, M.D., research director for the Precht...…

…Israel’s Ambassador T O T H E U N I T E D S T A T E S Ron Dermer Ambassador Dermer will share insights and updates about the State of Israel at this community-wide address, followed by a Q & A session. Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 $18 to attend. The event is free for those who have already contributed. Please register in advance at jewishdetroit.org/dermer Ques...…

…jews d & in the Grants Manager faces Summary The Grants Manager is a new, part-time position for the agency. The Grants Manager will be responsible for all daily activities related to grants, which includes researching prospective funders, writing, management and reporting. Major Responsibilities: t Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to research, prospect, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals with fund...…

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…sports 18 Teams Hope To Sparkle On The Diamond This Season STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER P TOP RIGHT: Randy Winston of Temple Israel No. 3 concentrates at the plate. MIDDLE: Temple Israel No. 4 pitcher Brett Panter proudly rocks his team’s colors. BOTTOM: Joe Bernstein of the Temple Kol Ami/B’nai Israel Synagogue team gets ready to throw the ball. lay ball! The Inter- Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League’s 23rd season is und...…

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…moments special moments Matchmaker, Matchmaker MATT WEINER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Q NJP (Nice Jewish Person) Zach Goldberger Each month, The Well highlights an amazing (and eligible!) individual. The Well has agreed to share its Q & As with these amazing singles with the JN. This month, The Well has a conversation with NJP Zach Goldberger. 40 May 24 • 2018 jn : How did you decide to make your adult life in Metro Detroit? ZG: I ...…

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…moments Outside-The-Box Birthday Party A special surprise for a special kid. Jennifer Lovy Contributing Writer ABOVE: Curly-haired friends assembled for Evan Lovy’s curly-haired birthday party. 42 May 24 • 2018 W hen our son Evan turned 6, he had his first birthday party with school friends. We sang happy birthday. The kids were indulged with overly-stimulating activities. They ingested way too much sugar, and they left with goodie ba...…

…moments Dr. Craig Singer APRIL 25, 2018 Lauren and Tristan Slater of Plymouth Township are overjoyed to announce the birth of daughter, Brielle Rae Slater. Brielle is the sister of Brycen Barrett Slater. Grandparents are Carol and Mark Adler of Novi. Brielle’s middle name is in memory of Robin Jody Adler (d. 2001), sister of Mark. Slater Sydney Lynn Arnkoff will lead the congregation in prayer on the occa- sion of her bat mitz- vah at Tem...…

…moments continued from page 43 ASSISTED LIVING I MEMORY CARE Dayna Emily Starr (Dinah Esther) of Oak Park will become a bat mitz- vah on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Starr Farmington Hills. She is the daughter of Mara and Alan Starr and the youngest sister of Ariel and Sarah Starr. Dayna is the beloved granddaughter of Adele W. Staller of Southfield, the late Avery Gerald Staller, Rita Starr of Farmington Hills and th...…

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…X NEXTGen Detroit s 2 X 0 X 1 X 8 Join us as we celebrate our 7th year as NEXTGen Detroit! Our Annual Meeting is a time to recognize our wonderful leadership and our community’s accomplishments over the past year as we continue to work together to build a strong, vibrant Jewish Detroit. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 X 7 pm P R E S E N TAT I O N O F T H E M A R K- L I S FA M I LY YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD Joshua Goldberg X I N S TA...…

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…CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018! MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SALUTES YOU! We look forward to seeing many of you at MSU this Fall. MSU JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM / MSU HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT CENTER / OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS MSU Jewish Studies Study Abroad to Israel July 2017. 48 May 24 • 2018 jn …

…Congratulations! cap&gown 2018 JULIA ABRAMSON West Bloomfield High School JARED ARBIT Developer of and Board of UMatter, Jewish Fund Teen Leadership Director, DECA busi- ness competition national qualifier, BBYO Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, Varsity Tennis (4 years), Friendship Circle volunteer, Leadership class. University of Michigan Varsity Track (Captain, All- League, State Qualifier), Varsity Football, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Na...…

…Mazel Tov! cap&gown 2018 continued from page 49 RYAN TOBY BANDALENE Berkley High School Ricki, Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you’ll ever know! We are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. Best of luck at MSU! With so much love, Mom, Dad, Aidan, Devin Grammie, Papa and Bubi Congratulations! Student Body President, Capt...…