…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 55 J N York City, Kohn completed two years at West Bloomfield High School and then was homeschooled in her junior and senior years through Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center in Walled Lake. “That journey really shaped my career and gave me the confidence I needed,” said Kohn, who was cast and went out on the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast immediately following graduation. She has been workin...…
…56 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N DYLAN MOVIE AND MORE A Complete Unknown, a biop- ic about Bob Dylan, opened in theaters on Dec. 25. Dylan was born (1941) Robert Zimmerman, the son of Abraham, a small-time Minnesota appliance store owner. Bob was 19 when he left Duluth and moved to New York City (early 1961). Yes, Dylan had a bar mitzvah and spent several summers at a Wisconsin Jewish camp. From about 1978 to about 1984, he seemed to ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 57 J N GLOW PARTY SET 5:15-8:15 PM, DEC. 28 (SAT.) Celebrate Chanukah with Congregation Shaarey Zedek at a Chanukah Havdalah Glow Party. Everyone is welcome. A quick dinner, lighting Havdalah candles, welcoming a new week and lighting the menorah. We’ll have glow sticks, Chanukah songs, dreidels and more. All ages are welcome. Cost: $18 per family, $8 for individuals. Info: jlive.app/ events 9592. MUSIC AT TH...…
…58 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Find The Find The Differences Differences Can you find five differences in this photo from Chanukah Wonderland? See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 18. Jewish of theweek Joke I’m going to end the “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” debate. The film is about an outnumbered force with limited resources reclaiming a tower that was taken by a foreign invader....…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 59 J N The Bulletin Board community bulletin board professional services For information regarding classified advertising, please call 248-351-5116 or 248-234-9057 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.com. To view more local classifieds, visit www.thejewishnews.com/classifieds Friendly Reliable Service 24/7 Airport 24/7 Airport Transportation Transportation Call Barry Call Barry 248-755-6161 248-755-6161 2...…
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…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 61 J N continued on page 62 SANDY AUGUST, 76, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Traveling, ballet, the Detroit Tigers, and health and wellness were a few of her passions. Although she traveled with many family members and friends, it was the Travelin’ Trio that was most special; and Sandy was the organizer, always finding the best Airbnbs, flights and activities. San...…
…62 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N SUSAN CHERNIAK, 80, of Commerce Township, died Dec. 13, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Cherniak; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Jay Fisher, Ami and Jeremy Friedman; grandchildren, Benjamin Fisher, Jessica Fisher and Daniel Fisher; brother and sister-in-law, David and Judie Gold; many other loving family members and friends. Susan was the sister of the late Oscar Gold. Int...…
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…64 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N SANDRA JOYCE SCHWARTZ, 89, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 13, 2024. She is survived by her son and daughter- in-law, Jeffrey and Kathie Schwartz; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Stephen Eichenhorn; grandchildren, Evan and Solene Schwartz, Ashley and Lev Rubel, Nathaniel and Laura Eichenhorn, and Abigail and Daniel Kotsias; great-grandchildren, Avi and Alia Schwartz, Dylan and Ellie Rubel, and Ezeki...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 65 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Nominations for The Detroit Jewish News’ annual 36 under 36 are now open to recognize doers, activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community organizers and other young Jewish professionals reshaping and broadening Metro Detroit’s Jewish community. Do you know someone making an impact in the community for this special honor? 36 UNDER 36 Nominations Now Open! A special group of vol...…
…66 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com The Return of Velvet Peanut Butter T here are two reasons behind my Looking Back this week, which revisits my column from 2023 on that great, great invention of Jewish Detroiter Paul Zuckerman. Yes, I’m talking about the unparalleled Velvet Peanut Butter! Detroiters know that this is th...…
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…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 7 J N that we cannot remain passive in the face of such threats. There are other lessons as well: From mourning to mobilization: Oct. 7 marked the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. The slaughter of 1,200 Israelis — most of them civilians engaged in mundane, life- affirming acts — was a shattering moment for our community. Yet the horror did not end there. The massacre was celebrated in Wes...…
…8 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N $200 March 7-13, 2024 / 27 Adar I - 3 Adar II 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com UNSTOPPABLE Matisyahu talks of his new EP, his upcoming visit to Detroit — and how he’ll continue to be a voice for the Oct. 7 hostages. See page 38 $200 May 9-15, 2024 / 1-7 Iyar, 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Baking up a Storm Jacob Gross has become integral to the operations at Dakota...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 9 J N O ne could say that 2024 was a typical year for the JN. We reported the many ups- and-downs that occur every year. We published plenty of positive stories. The University of Michigan’s football team winning the College National Championship was a good story for Wolverine alumni, and we noted that Lone Soldiers from Detroit, Yaffa Magier and Jonah Peterson, were engaged while serving in the IDF. Many Jewish...…
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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 ’shanatova 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...…
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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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…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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…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...…
