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…GOLDIE GREER, 93, of Farmington Hills, died Jan. 15, 2017. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Linda Greer Greer; daughters, Arlene Greer and Vickie Panter; grandchildren, Ilynn and Daniel Metz, and Ian Panter; great-grandchildren, Harley Rose Metz and Jenner Greer Metz. Mrs. Greer was the beloved wife of the late Harry J. Greer; devoted daughter of the late Edwin and the late Rose Gornbein; loving sister of the late Bett...…
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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 99 STEVEN SEIGLE, 63, of Sylvan Lake, died Jan. 16, 2017. He is survived by his daughter and son, Barrie and Jake Seigle; father, Robert Seigle; Robert’s wife, Judy; sis- Seigle ter and brother-in-law, Julie and Arthur Rott; brother and sister-in- law, Jeff and Diann Seigle; many loving cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. He will forever remain in their hearts and minds. Mr. Seigle was the belove...…
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…viewpoints » S end letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com DETROIT JEWISH NEWS theJEWISHNEWS.com editorial Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher / Executive Editor ahorwitz@renmedia.us Distinguish Between Hamas And People Of Gaza I t would be easy for the U.S. and Israel to justify cutting off any communica- tion with or assistance to the Gaza Strip, ruled defiantly by Hamas, a terrorist organization to the core. But the U.S. and Israel distinguish...…
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…metro » Walk For Israel Spirited annual event marks the 68th anniversary of the Jewish state. Photos by Drasnin-Reuben Photography D espite wind, cold temperatures, a few snowflakes and the threat of rain, more than 1,500 members of the Jewish community turned out at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day. This year, the annual event added the Roll for Israel, a family bicycle ride that e...…
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…metro » An Artist And An Activist Congratulations to the 2016 Recipients of the B’nai B’rith Great Lakes Region College Scholarship Program! Meredith Starkman wins U-M’s Raoul Wallenberg Fellowship. Esther Allweiss Ingber | Contributing Writer A Jordan Halpern Rachel Wasserman year from Department and director now, Meredith of the Prison Creative Arts Starkman, Project (PCAP). a recent graduate of Last year, in an effort University of ...…
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…metro » NEXTGen Detroit Launches ‘Pride’ Initiative Group aims to create an inclusive community for LGBT young adults. Robin Schwartz | Special to the Jewish News O ne year ago, Sam Dubin, 24, of West Bloomfield took a brave step and a leap of faith. He shared the deeply personal news that he is gay with family mem- bers and his closest friends. Dubin, an active member of the Jewish commu- nity and director of sales and market- ing for hi...…
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…metro » Kayaking at Wooden Acres Camp Summer Fun Wooden Acres fundraises to send Flint kids to camp for a respite. Danny Schwartz | Special to the Jewish News I * ‘ n early March, Wooden Acres Camp three weeks and about 10 kids a week,” Director Harvey Finkelberg sat down Finkelberg said. It costs $500 for one with his family and discussed how child, a much-reduced fee from the they could help during the tragic Flint usual $1,000 a wee...…
…metro » Ann Arbor Centennial Beth Israel celebrates 100-year tradition of welcoming and engaging Jewish community. Josh Bender | Special to the Jewish News Ann Arbor I n the century since Beth Israel Congregation came into being much has changed, but its commitment to providing a welcoming and engaged faith community remains. Starting in November 1916, a few Ann Arbor families met at Osias Zwerdling’s house to celebrate the Jewish holida...…
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…metro » Rappelling Rabbis Yedwab and Shere go over the edge to aid kids in Nepal and Detroit. Elements Inc. Martin Michalek | Special to the Jewish News Rabbi Paul Yedwab at the top of the First National Building M ountains are a recurring theme in the Jewish faith. From Sinai and Ararat to Zion and Carmel, the metaphor of mountains represents places of serenity, enlightenment and elevation. For Rabbi Paul Yedwab, mountains are also pla...…
…2016 Annual Meeting NEXTGen Detroit Our then. Our now. Our what’s NEXT. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Let’s celebrate all that we’ve accomplished this year, honor our incredible leadership and get excited for all the wonderful things to come as we begin our fifth year as NEXTGen Detroit. 7:00 p.m. The home of Karen Davidson (Address provided upon RSVP) Honoring William Davidson Foundation for their Visionary Support Dessert following the meet...…
…Mazel Tov to the members of The Jewish Fund Teen Board 2015-2016, a diverse group of Jewish teens who have deepened their engagement within our community through learning of communal needs and responding through philanthropic grantmaking. Jared Arbit 10th Grade, West Bloomfield High School Brett Gonte 11th Grade, Frankel Jewish Academy Ethan Neuvirth 10th Grade, Bloomfield Hills High School Dara Bellinson 11th Grade, Bloomfield Hills High Sc...…
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