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…10 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 Torah campaign was spearheaded by Rachel Lefkowitz and Brittney Goldberg. Goldberg, an alumnus whose two kids attend Farber, said, “This is truly a historic moment for our school, bringing together Farber parents, grandparents, alumni and the broader Jewish community. For us, it symbolizes the future of the school, how we want our children to live their lives and a celebration of the values of what the sch...…

…100 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 F all always brings back my favorite memories. The smell of apples baking and cinnamon toasting fills the air, warming both the house and my heart. It’s a clear sign that the holidays are just around the corner. To kick off the season, this Caramel Apple Bar recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and comforting flavors, making it a great treat for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Ingredients ...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 101 ’shanatova Jewish Family Service wishes you good health and happiness throughout the coming year. 248.592.2313 • jfsdetroit.org 248.592.2313 • jfsdetroit.org Check out thejewishnews.com text-to-speech option on all articles. NEW Listen to this article now 00:00 07:23 …

…102 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE THEATRE B ryan Thomas Hunt didn’t start out on the typical trajectory befitting the now triple-threat actor. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Hunt and his family were all-sports, all the time. His dad was a wrestler and played baseball. His mom was a runner. And the whole family dominated in tennis. A public-school teacher for 30 years who converted to Judaism when he got married, Hunt’s fa...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 103 J N Hunt has had featured roles and also served as dance captain or associate choreographer in several of the musicals synonymous with splashy show-stopping tap numbers, including Crazy for You, 42nd Street, Singin’ in the Rain, Thoroughly Modern Millie and, now, Some Like It Hot, which just kicked off its first national tour in September. Based on the classic comedy film that starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony ...…

…104 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N COPPOLA’S CITY, RABBI MEETS A PODCASTER, ONE VERY BAD DAY, RUDOLPH AS HARRIS? Megalopolis, which opens in theaters on Sept. 27, was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola (he’s 85!). This film is a modern take on much that happened in ancient Rome. Coppola had the idea for this film all the way back in 1977. However, for a variety of reasons, he had to continually postpone the day when he would...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 105 PLAY STAGED NOW-OCT. 5 The Farmington Players Barn opens its 71st season by present- ing the murder-mystery comedy The Best Laid Plans by Fred Carmichael. The farce focuses on Ada Westbrook, an elderly Ian Fleming (James Bond) type author who gets the call to act as a liai- son between our government and enemy powers. Someone dies and questions arise: Who’s dead? Who’s alive? And who is the “Mr. Big” behi...…

…JUST FOR FUN Jewish of theJoke week Why didn’t the shofar player get a second audition? He really blew the first one. What’s the difference between a shofar and a chauffeur? A chauffeur blows his horn and a shofar’s horn is blown. Knock knock. Who’s there? Shofar Shofar who? Shofar, sho good. This is a great holiday! For answers, look in next week’s issue. For last week’s answers, turn to page 91. WORDS CAN YOU MAKE? Ho...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 107 J N DOG OF THE WEEK H owdy, y’all. Welcome to the rodeo. I’m Tex from the South. Thanks to Almost Home and my lovely foster family for the rescue from the blistering heat down there where I was a stray. Since I arrived in Michigan, I have adjusted very well I am an 8-year-old, 15-pound Schnauzer mix, altered male. My foster mom says I am so handsome, and I clean up really well! I kind of think so, too. ...…

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…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 109 J N TOBY ALLWEIL, 78, of Farmington, died Sept. 15, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gary Kress; brother and sister-in-law, Mandel Allweil and Cathy Brown; nephews and nieces, Jack Allweil and Elena Fazilova, Alexander Allweil, and Rayna Allweil; lifelong best friend, Sharon Applebaum. Mrs. Allweil was the devoted daughter of the late Alice and the late Jack Allweil. Interment was at ...…

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…110 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N C ollette Salon Rosner, 93, of West Bloomfield, died Sept. 17, 2024. A beautiful person inside and out, Collette Salon Rosner led a full and most productive life. She was truly loved by all who knew her. She married the love of her life, Bernard Rosner, whom she met at Wayne State University as they crossed paths from the Music School and Law Quad. Fortunate to have nurtured lifelong friends from ...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 111 J N continued from page 109 and Suzan and Dr. Jeffery Yuch; loving grandchildren, Joshua Abramson, Jacob and Olivia Abramson, Jonathan Abramson, Julia Abramson, Lindsay Abramson, Dr. Ashley and Steven Oney, Dr. Zachary and Dr. Erica Abramson, Karley Abramson and Neil Weinberg, Cody Abramson, Lauren and Steven Bloom, Adam Borson, Josh and Dr. Jenna Borson, Jodi Borson, Allison Borson, Ilana and Eric Thoms...…

…112 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln St., Oak Park, MI 48237. A graveside service was held at Beth Moses Cemetery in Roseville. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SHEILA GLASS, 80, of Southfield, died Sept. 16, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Glass; devoted sister of the late Sheldon C. Glass. Sheila is survived by many loving cous...…

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…114 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com To a Sweet New Year! N ext week, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah at sundown on Oct. 2. It will mark the beginning of the Jewish New Year and, for the occasion, many sweet foods will be served. None are more traditional or sweeter than honey. I will admit that, in our home, we do not wai...…

…We wish our Jewish community a sweet, happy & healthy New Year! L’Shana Tova! -Jeff & Matt Barker -Jeff & Matt Barker 2 7 5 S . O L D W O O D W A R D A V E . B I R M I N G H A M , M I 4 8 0 0 9 …

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…12 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 commitment to the way we live our lives in Farber, in Detroit and what the Torah represents: an Eitz Chaim, a tree of life, for all of us. ” Welcoming the Torah has become a school-wide project. In early September, Rabbi Ellis visited each grade and demonstrated the work of a sofer with his quills, ink and parchment. Each student in grades K-12 had the opportunity to practice writing letters and see firstha...…

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…A 19-year-old University of Michigan student was assault- ed by a group of still at-large individuals early Sept. 15 when he told them he was Jewish. According to the Ann Arbor Police, the male victim was at the corner of Hill Street and South Forest around 12:45 a.m. He was walking when a group of unknown males behind him asked if he was Jewish. When the victim replied yes, the group of males physically and verbally assaulted him....…

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…16 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 the AAPD stands against antisemitism and an investigation is underway. (Anderson) added that he will work with the County Prosecutor’s Office to aggressively prosecute those who are responsible. ” Rosen, who also wrote that the assault marred what has otherwise been an “incredible” start to the semester with 300 students attending the first Shabbat dinner of the fall, continued: “The safety of our studen...…

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…18 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N F or most Ann Arbor voters, students and families, the $20.4 million budget cut is their foremost concern when considering whom to vote for in the upcoming Nov. 5 election for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. Many Jewish families face an additional layer of issues that influence their voting decisions: mainly, concern about antisemitism in the school system and distrust of board membe...…

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…20 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 supported by then-Board President Rima Mohammad and Trustee Jeff Gaynor, sparked hours of heated public comment and has since been a source of distrust within the Jewish community. A number of the Jewish community members contacted reported they were motivated to become more active in advocating for new district leadership after the resolution was introduced and subsequently passed, with Trustee Krystle ...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 21 MARKED BY DARKNESS MAGEN DAVID ADOM D E L I V E R E D I N A Y E A R We can’t ensure this Rosh HaShanah will usher in a peaceful year. But with your support, Magen David Adom can continue to be a source of light, hope, and lifesaving care to all Israelis — no matter what 5785 brings. Support Israel’s lifesavers at afmda.org/give or 866.632.2763. Dementia-Friendly High Holiday Service on Oct. 6 The Dorothy ...…

…22 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N F rom the right skip four, from the left skip two, twist three and four, repeat. Over and over, about 150 challah baking enthusiasts echoed these meditative- like instructions as taught by Tel Aviv native Idan Chabasov (aka “The Challah Prince) at a community challah baking workshop Sunday, Sept. 6, at Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield. Though many in the social hall were experienced challah bake...…

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…24 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 Michael and Steven Stryk “During those first few days, I was shocked and just froze up,” Chabasov recalled. “I couldn’t bake. I couldn’t even speak or sleep.” Then, he reminded himself of the first days of the pandemic and of the comfort and purpose he got out of baking, so he set out to work. Chabasov and his crew began to bake 300 challot every Shabbat to deliver to soldiers fighting in Gaza. Each week...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 25 Wishing you a year of sweet memories and stronger connections. the As Rosh Hashanah begins, we reflect on a remarkable year of milestones and memories — highlighted by hosting the JCC Maccabi Games® for a record-breaking seventh time. With the incredible support of volunteers, host families, sponsors, and spectators, we welcomed more than 1,200 Jewish teens from around the world, creating a vibrant...…

…26 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N M any large donors are deserting the University of Windsor following a deal made with pro-Palestinian protesters. The Windsor Star reported on Sept. 13 that “once-faithful donors have withdrawn pledges to help, or stopped donating to, various initiatives, ranging from addressing the housing crisis to renovating the university’s law school.” Business magnate and philanthropist Barry Zekelman is among...…

…At Wayne State University, it’s always been our mission to make college accessible for all by making it affordable for all. That’s why we offer programs like the Wayne State Guarantee, the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge and a range of merit-based scholarships, all providing financial assistance to any student willing to put in the hard work to earn a degree. And it’s working. With a combination of these programs, half of our fall 2023 in...…

…28 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N H ere is a question I answered in my new book, Questions and Answers with Rabbi Leib Keleman. My 3-year-old daughter wakes up at night several times a week crying hysterically, only wanting Mommy or Daddy. One of us goes into hug her, sometimes stays or gives her a drink and then leaves. The sit- uation is not getting any better. How can we teach the child to self-soothe? The world can be a frighteni...…

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…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-6 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 Farber Day School Welcomes Their First Sefer Torah The entire community is invited to celebrate Sept. 29. 14 Jewish U-M Student Attacked 19-year-old student assaulted by a group of still at-large individuals. 18 Concerned Ann Arbor Families For Jewish families, the Ann Arbor Public School Board elec...…

…30 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 the pain or at least keep him company, if he never felt abandoned, then the groove that’s cut into that child’s vinyl record is: There is someone out there who takes care of me. I’m never alone. It’s all going to be OK. That’s the song that plays over and over again throughout his life, and this thought process eventually creates the ability to self-soothe. I have to give tremendous credit to my parents. They ...…

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…32 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N P uppy love filled the air on a recent dog day afternoon at Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit’s Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield. On Aug. 19, Simba, a handsome, easy-going, 8-year- old cockapoo belonging to Meer resident Jean Lutren, and Shelby, a 10-year-old poodle/Shih Tzu/Maltese-mix belonging to Meer resident Audrey Demak, got mar- ried in a Jewish-themed wedding before a “pawsitively” packe...…

…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 33 J N Love Love maid of honor) Jenni Galazka, program coordinator of Meer Apartments, sprang into action to plan each doggone detail of the whiskered wedding. Harpist Michele Roger provided beautiful background music, and Marcia Mittelman, a Meer Apartments admin- istrator, served as the officiant. Meer resident Margaret Pathak was the flower girl, and the dogs’ owners wore sparkly crowns and carried bouquets ...…

…34 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 The Chuppah was held by Meer resident Fred Krainen and Josh Kolc, a member of JSL’s maintenance staff. Shelby and Simba’s vows were written by the participants in Meer’s creative writing class. Demak broke the glass at the end of the ceremony, and the residents kvelled and applauded the happy couple. Packaged puppy treats were passed out as wedding favors and, after- ward, a celebratory dinner was held, with liv...…

…36 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Y ou’re just as likely to find Dmitriy Salita in shul as you are at a boxing gym. And that dichotomy defines his life and career. A deeply religious Orthodox Jew who wears a yarmulke and attends services daily, Salita, 42, of Southfield, is also a former professional boxer and a 2024 inductee in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. When he’s not engaged in religious observances or with his two children, ...…

…B E AU T I FU L ST Y LE S F O R T O DAY ’ S WO M E N F A L L M E R C H A N D I S E A R R I V I N G D A I L Y W W W . H E R S H S B O U T I Q U E . C O M H a p p y H e a lt H y N e w y e a r M O N D AY - S AT U R D AY 1 0 A M - 5 P M 2 4 8 - 6 2 6 - 7 7 7 6 6 3 3 1 O R C H A R D L A K E R D L O C AT E D I N S I D E O R C H A R D M A L L , W E S T B L O O M F I E L D , M I B O U T I Q U E …

…38 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 junior welterweight world title and International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association international titles along with the North American Boxing Association light welterweight championship. “Dmitriy was one of the top five fighters in the world in his weight class,” says Mark Taffet, president of Mark Taffet Media, who works alongside Salita to promote their mutual client, two-time Olympic Gold ...…

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