…JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Strength in Numbers Birthright Israel — the bridge between Israel and the diaspora — builds the next generation of Zionists. See page 8 $200 July 25-31, 2024 / 19-25 Tammuz, 5784 thejewishnews.com …
…10 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N few days on a Birthright tour, experienc- ing the highs and lows of what the coun- try is enduring. Along with journalists from the Atlanta Jewish Times, the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, I toured the areas hardest hit by Hamas. We witnessed how Israeli and dias- pora Jews are coming together to forge rela- tionships and work to slowly heal the coun- try, confront antisemitism and console one another through str...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 11 J N America changed.” Detroit native Carole Lewis, 84, who now lives in San Francisco, said her father was a fighter pilot during the War of Independence who helped bring ammuni- tions to pre-state Israel. When she was in her 30s, she volunteered in Israel helping wounded soldiers in an underground hospital unit during the Yom Kippur War. Lewis said that being an active donor to Birthright is a vital way to teac...…
…12 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N ple gathered to be happy and to celebrate life. It didn’t matter what these people’s political beliefs were or if they were Jewish or not. They were targeted simply because they were at a nature trance music party in Israel. ” In the shade of a stand of trees, we gathered to process what we had just wit- nessed with the guidance of Zohar Raviv, Birthright’s international vice president of educational strategy....…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 13 J N teeming with people gather- ing and trying to somehow live their lives in a hot Israeli summer during a war. MEGA SOLIDARITY EVENT Our encounter with Birthright ended that night on a high note at the Mega Solidarity Event held at the tourist spot Mini Israel. Nearly 2,000 Birthright participants, Onward volunteers and Excel interns, along with donors and soldiers, gathered as the sun set for a strolling Is...…
…J ewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit held its 14th Annual Meeting on June 25 at Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield. The event focused on how the agency continues to pursue excellence and go from strength to strength, the theme of the 2024 event, at its six independent living, assist- ed living and memory care communities. Deborah Rosenthal, outgo- ing campaign chair of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and outgoing...…
…16 | JULY 25 • 2024 Compassionate Caregiver Jennifer Kellman, longtime recreation coordinator/site supervisor at The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program in West Bloomfield, has received the Sandra and Alfred I. Sherman award that honors individuals who provide excellent, professional and compassionate care to seniors served. The Brown Program is a joint initiative of Gesher Human Services and Jewish Senior Li...…
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…18 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N S he speaks to nearly 380,000 followers around the world on Instagram every day, but on June 20, social media influencer, Israel advocate, and proud Jewish wife and mother Lizzy Savetsky was live and in-person at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills for an inspiring “girls’ night out” presented by Aish HaTorah Detroit and Jewish Federation of Detroit. More than 400 women filled the auditorium to hear...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 19 “We have a long history of people threatening us. And we see that hiding who we are has never worked … If anything, at this point, [the threats] motivate me to keep going because it just proves how necessary it is that I continue to stand up and do everything that I can to fight for my people. My weapon is my megaphone and my microphone and my Instagram platform. That’s what I have.” Just days before the Hil...…
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…20 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N The First Lady of J ackie Kallen, known as “The First Lady of Boxing, ” will take part in a benefit to help “Knockout Skin Cancer” at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Commerce Township from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Kallen rose to fame as one of boxing’s first and most successful female managers, most notably working with Multi-Weight World Champion James Toney. Kallen lives in the Detroit area and still m...…
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…22 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N T he sun shone brightly, the positive vibes buzzed, and more than 450 people turned out for the inaugural In Step with Sam: Legacy Run in Ann Arbor on June 2. Reflecting on the event, event co- organizer Marie-Adele Kress said, “Sunday can best be summed up in one word: Wow.” The day was planned meticulously and executed perfectly in the tremendous spirit of the late Samantha Woll. The logo for the ev...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 23 J N Kol Hakavod to the Athletes of the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games®! And thank you to The J for your commitment in hosting this incredible event! Have You Heard the Latest? Let’s Catch Up Over Lunch! Have You Heard the Latest? Let’s Catch Up Over Lunch! Rose Senior Living is excited about our new senior living community coming to Farmington Hills, and we’re inviting you to lunch at Longacre House to give you the insi...…
…24 | JULY 25 • 2024 bled and has immense grati- tude for honoring her legacy in this very good way.” Sam was known to love introducing her diverse group of friends to one another. The Legacy Run was true to this as all came together in their love for Sam. The Legacy Run raised more than $9,000. Most of the funds raised will be donated to Repair the World, an orga- nization true to Sam’s lifelong commitment to Jewish identity and ...…
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…26 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N T he ups and downs of the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy are no secret. Expectant mothers go through numerous transitions that include tiredness and nausea, a burst of energy and, finally, nesting and settling down. Yet, it’s the fourth trimester of pregnancy that fewer people know about and plan for, but is the most important of all. The fourth trimester, or the 12 weeks following deliv...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 27 undergoing the same transition and life experience. With a wide range of classes, Fourth Tri Sanctuary’s educational offerings touch upon subjects such as perinatal mood disorders and infant development and milestones. Its services can also be added to a baby registry or purchased as a gift card. However, it’s not just new moms who are welcome at the sanctuary. Infants 16 months and younger can join moms at the ...…
…I t was a great 2024 season for the West Bloomfield High School baseball team despite a frustrating ending. Josh Birnberg won his 100th career game in his four sea- sons as the Lakers’ coach when West Bloomfield beat North Farmington 6-0 on the road April 25. Birnberg is now 115-44 since he was named West Bloomfield’s coach prior to the 2020 season that was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 28-year-old has deep ties...…
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…JULY 25 • 2024 | 3 J N thejewishnews.com Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook @DetroitJewishNews Twitter @JewishNewsDet Instagram @detroitjewishnews contents July 25-31, 2024 / 19-25 Tammuz, 5784 | VOLUME CLXXV, ISSUE 24 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 Strength in Numbers Birthright Israel — the bridge between Israel and the diaspora — builds the next generation of Zionists. 14 There for Jewis...…
…30 | JULY 25 • 2024 Max was the main man behind the plate this past spring for the Lakers’ out- standing pitching staff. “He called all the pitches and did a great job defensive- ly,” Birnberg said. Gross complemented his defense by hitting around .300. Rebtoy, one of four team captains along with Gross, played everywhere except first base and catcher for the Lakers. “He was very valuable to our team,” Birnberg said. Now, about th...…
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…T he Beverly Hills Grill has been a cherished fixture in the community for over 36 years, affectionately dubbed the “Cheers of Birmingham” because of its welcoming atmosphere where “everyone knows your name.” In 2022, longtime owner and restaurateur Bill Roberts sold the grill to another seasoned pro- fessional, Raphael Michael, who aimed to maintain the essence of the business while putting some polish on the neighborhood gem. ...…
…34 | JULY 25 • 2024 continued from page 32 3 Tablespoons good olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup julienned fresh basil leaves Preparation Prepare a bowl of ice water and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the pot of water is boil- ing, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse the corn in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color...…
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…F or more observant eaters, here is a listing of the kosher options available nearby. JERUSALEM PIZZA AND BAGEL 26025 Greenfield Road, Southfield Jerusalem Pizza is known for great pizza, bagels and sushi. It offers all kosher plus vege- tarian options. Jerusalem Pizza is known for creative special- ty pies like seafood, cashew chicken and falafel. KRAVINGS 25270 Greenfield Road, Oak Park Kravings is a kosher deli that also has s...…
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…38 | JULY 25 • 2024 continued from page 36 ZEMAN’S BAKERY 25258 Greenfield Road, Oak Park Zeman’s Bakery is a del- ish stop for kosher breads and pastries. Favorites include Salt Stick, Fruit Danish, Chocolate Ring and Hamentashen. CHAZZANO COFFEE ROASTERS 1737 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale Chazzano Coffee Roasters offers hot and cold brew coffee from around the world. Fresh roasted, organ- ic, kosher beans are the first step to a...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 39 Treat yourself at Kravings - Metro Detroit's best for burgers, sushi, deli, and chicken sandwiches! Explore our menu at KravingsDetroit.com or call 248-967-1161 for takeout. Kravings: Delicious Burgers, Specialty Sushi, Crispy Schnitzel, and Deli Delights! Must-Try: Our Chazal Burger! Juicy patty, house-made beef bacon, fried onions, tomato, ranch, spicy mayo, jalapeño bun. Sushi Selection: Signature rolls or...…
…4 | JULY 25 • 2024 from the executive director How the Maccabi Games Changed My Life W elcome to Motown, Maccabi Games participants! I am so excited for you to have the experience that awaits you this week. Whether you are an ath- lete or a star reporter, you are about to make memories that will last a life- time. Perhaps that sounds like cliche or hyperbole, but I speak from experience. It is hard to believe that, exactly 34 ...…
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…JULY 25 • 2024 | 41 KRAVINGS 25270 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 967-1161 www.kravingsdetroit.com Our mission is to provide a quality and memorable experience for all of our customers and team members that raises the bar of service and food in the kosher dining and event industry. LONDON CHOP HOUSE 155 W. Congress Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 962-0277 https://thelondonchop.com Established in the 1930s by the Gru...…
…I srael has sent a team to the Olympics every year since 1952, except for 1980 when the country joined a U.S. boy- cott of the Russian Olympics. Despite being from a relatively small country with a popu- lation of 9.6 million, Israeli athletes have won 13 Olympic medals. This year, 88 Israeli athletes will compete in 15 individual sports at the Paris Olympics; Israelis will also par- ticipate in the Paralympics. The 2024 Olympics i...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 43 J N 2023 following the Hamas invasion. France has a large Muslim population and, in May, an Algerian immigrant tossed a grenade into a synagogue in Rouen, which is located about two hours northwest of Paris. The building was empty so there were no injuries, and the perpetrator was killed by police after brandishing a knife. Israeli athletes understand that they may face animosity from some competitors at the ...…
…44 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N MAZEL TOV! Silberstein-Freedman S heryl and Mathew Michaels, and Ronald and Stephanie Silberstein are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Rebecca to Scott Michael, son of Nancy and Wayne Freedman of Marietta, Ga. Amy earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her law degree from DePaul University-College of Law. She is a partner at the law firm of Stern Perk...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 45 J N I f you ask me what part of the Torah I find most inspir- ing, I would probably not say “the begats, ” the long genea- logical lists such as in this week’s portion. God orders that a national census be taken so that the land can be parceled out after the impending conquest of Canaan. This census lists the 12 sons of Jacob, their sons and those among their male descendants who have established their own clan...…
…I n 1165, an agonizing ques- tion confronted Moroccan Jewry. A fanatical Muslim sect, the Almohads, had seized power in Morocco and was embarking on a policy of forced conversion to Islam. The Jewish community was faced with a choice: to affirm Islamic faith or die. Some chose martyrdom. Others chose exile. But some acceded to terror and embraced another faith. Inwardly, though, many of the “converted” continued practicing ...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 47 J N To do this is to profane God’s name, “not exactly willingly, but almost so.” These are Maimonides’ conclusions. But surrounding them and constituting the main thrust of his argument is a sustained defense of those who have done precisely what Maimonides has ruled they should not do. The letter gives Crypto- Jews hope. They have done wrong. But it is a forgivable wrong. They acted under coercion and the fea...…
…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 Bloomfield (248) 78...…
…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 ...…
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…s director of the Netflix series Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial, Joe Berlinger is preparing to take information about the six-part film to educational programs around the country. The series, which uses colorized archival footage along with reenacted scenes and scholarly commentary, delves into the trau- matic history about what happened before, during and after the Holocaust. There are scenes from the horrific acts, words of Americ...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 51 J N Berlinger expressed that we live in an era of extreme divisiveness where hate has been normalized. He said that we see a rise in pop- ulism and antisemitism, and he is using les- sons of history with his films to demonstrate how these feelings have resulted in destructive mass behavior. “I wanted to reach young people by using the language of cinema today, ” said Berlinger, whose film work took 18 months to comp...…
…52 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N DR. RUTH AND RICHARD SIMMONS; TIME BANDITS AND VETERAN BRIDESMAIDS Last January, Jeff, an old friend who lives near Los Angeles, forwarded an article about a 10-minute come- dic film that had just been screened at the Sundance Film Festival. This satire featured Richard Simmons (played by comedian Pauly Shore) doing an exercise workout on TV. The article noted that Shore, 56, was using this short film a...…
…JULY 25 • 2024 | 53 SHREK MUSICAL NOW-JULY 28 Shrek the Musical Jr. takes the stage at Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. Based on the beloved DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig, the story is of an unlikely hero, a grumpy but lovable ogre who finds himself on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona. For information and to purchase tickets, visit stagecrafters.org or call 248-541-6430. Tickets are $15 for yout...…
…JUST FOR FUN 54 | JULY 25 • 2024 J N Jewish of the Week Joke My personal My personal trainer told trainer told me to limit my me to limit my caloric intake caloric intake to fewer than to fewer than whatever year whatever year it is. Thank it is. Thank goodness, goodness, I’m Jewish! I’m Jewish! 2024/5784 Match the Israeli athlete to the sport Match the Israeli athlete to the sport they will be competing in during the ...…
