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…70 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N T wo of Metro Detroit’s largest congregations — Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield — will enhance their security for the High Holidays with metal detectors and bag searches. Both synagogues have used metal detectors previously for large-scale community events but not for the High Holidays. At both congregations, purses and bags may be searched unless they a...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 71 ROSH HASHANAH Yiddish Limerick RACHEL KAPEN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Dos iz Rosh HaShanah un tzu Shul mir vel gayn. Mir zaynen zayer farputzt un der shul azay shayn. Mir zitzn, mir shtayen, zayn a Yid iz azay shaver. Ich bin mid, zayer mid. Avu iz my chair? But mir alle tzuzamen. Ich bin nisht, nisht alayn. Dos iz- this is Tzu shul mir vel gayn - to synagogue we will go. Mir zaynen zayer farputzt - we are mad...…
…72 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N I t’s time for apples and honey, friends and family, and a whole new Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah begins Oct. 2 this year, and kids across the community are getting ready. For Rosh Hashanah this year, Lilly Berg is starting a new tradition. The 11-year-old from Bloomfield Hills will be running her first honey competition, where the guests around the table for the holiday meal will try different types of ...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 73 Here’s one of the recipes the Jahnke family makes to use up all of those apple orchard picks — try it with Honey Crisp, Pink Lady or Fuji and throw in a Granny Smith if you want a little bit of tart flavor, too. HEALTHY APPLE MUFFINS To make the muffins, you’ll need: 2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspo...…
…74 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 Holiday Activities Looking for a holiday activity to try? Here are a few of Debbie Morosohk’s suggestions: Make a challah in a holiday shape. Round challahs are pop- ular this time of year and represent the cycle of the Jewish year. But you could also try making your challah into the shape of a shofar, for example. Learn/try to make the sounds of the shofar. If you listen care- fully, you’ll hear the differen...…
…Leora’s Favorite Song: DIP THE APPLE IN THE HONEY (to the tune of “Oh, My Darling Clementine”) Dip the apple in the honey Make a bracha loud and clear, L’shanah Tovah U’metukah Have a happy, sweet new year! From our team to your family, wishing you a sweet and prosperous new year filled with health, happiness, and peace. JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS …
…76 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 ROSH HASHANAH KIDS SECTION . forgiveness rosh hashana shanah tovah fresh start sweetness tradition celebrate apologize yom kippur synagogue together challah friends apples shofar family honey round Created using Word Search Generator on Super Teacher Worksheets (www.superteacherworksheets.com) COLORING PAGE Happy New Year! r s e y s o y u f g c o u f p f b v o w y v h w v g o z e g v f v r s c s e o t a a i...…
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…78 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N I t’s hard to believe how different life was during the High Holidays last year. We were blissfully unaware that in just a matter of days Israel would find itself in the largest, longest and most serious war in its history. We always knew there were storm clouds brewing in Israel prior to Oct. 7, but little did we know just how ominous and imminent those clouds really were. This year — 5785 — Israel...…
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…8 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N A s it celebrates its 60th year, Farber Hebrew Day School is welcoming a new Sefer Torah, and the entire extended Jewish community is invited to join the celebration at a Hachnasat Sefer Torah on Sunday, Sept. 29. Howard and Michal Korman of Southfield generously underwrote the cost of the Torah in honor of Michal’s parents. “My father, the late Amiel Galazan, was a Torah scholar throughout his lifetim...…
… Stripes of red cur- rant, cranberry and light pink pack a fruity punch in the fringed Noel Plaid Party Napkins, from Archive New York — founded by Ann Arbor-native Amira Marion. Her family spent time in Guatemala, where she was steeped in traditional Mayan textile motifs and weaving techniques (and the importance of Fair Trade principles), which are carefully pre- served in each design. Archivenewyork.com. ROSH HASHANAH 80 ...…
… New York City-based mom, baker, editor, photographer, styl- ist — and Jewish-themed creator extraordinaire — Rebekah Lowin Shomorony has partnered with Crate & Barrel, Martha Stewart Living and more. Her drool-wor- thy, fun-to-read candy-colored blog and Instagram features all her recipes and designs, includ- ing this DIY Woodland-Inspired Rosh Hashanah Table (easy to bring indoors in case of Michigan weather). Though, as she says,...…
…82 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Inspired by the sweet shape of young pomegranates (just what you’d expect from a com- pany called Pomegranate, whose designs are influenced by the art of Indian hand block printing), the Pom Bells Fern & Poppy Table Runner and Tea Towels from the same collection feature plump pomegranates in coral and salmon and tree branches with vibrant green leaves. Accent with Pomegranate’s Green Starburst W...…
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…84 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N S tephanie Appel of Bloomfield Hills says she wants to make sure the Jewish holidays are special for her 14-year-old. The holidays look a little different because she and her daughter’s father are divorced, but her family lives in the area, and they make the best of it, she explains. “I definitely want the holidays to have meaning,” Appel says. “We do things with our family; we have meals, we someti...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 85 J N to if the parents are getting along and communicative. Even so, the concept behind the holidays for families is the same, she says. “I think the message is really, how do you create a meaningful experience while also recognizing it’s a new experience for your kids.” Having a united front for the kids can be very challenging, but if parents are aligned in their parenting and can get information to their ...…
…86 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Youth Tashlich A part of Congrega- tion Shaarey Zedek’s High Holiday festivi- ties is its annual Youth Tashlich on Oct. 6 at the Franklin Cider Mill. Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and the CSZ com- munity gather each year for a morning of learning and fun, toss- ing duck food into the pond as they learn about the mitzvah and ritual of tashlich and celebrate the holiday season. “It’s this awesome juxtaposition o...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 87 J N each other a blessing for the year to come. Then we come together and end with a big camp-style Ne’illah service where everyone’s holding Havdalah candles, we’re singing songs together, and it’s so filled with ruach and joy. It’s just an awesome moment,” Dahlen says. Often for young families partici- pating in traditional High Holiday services, there’s a sense of needed decorum — a feeling of not want- i...…
…88 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N H ave you ever craved a bowl of hot matzah ball soup, but had to go without because you weren’t able to make it from scratch or journey to a deli? Those days are over, thanks to newly available NOOISH instant matzah ball soup. The product is packaged in a single-serving cup, and after adding water and microwaving for two minutes, it provides a delicious, piping hot and elevated bowl of matzah ball soup, ...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 89 W hen Colorado resident and Metro Detroit native Laya Barak had ankle surgery back in 2012, she found herself facing devastating gastrointestinal issues from the many antibiotics she needed. Rather than turning to potentially dangerous prescription medications full of side effects to get her immune system back in order, she began drinking bone broth her mother, Dorothy Barak, created. Dorothy Barak, 71, ...…
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…90 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 contributor to her son being able to go into remission. “All of the testimonials that we’ve received have been incredible to see,” Laya Barak says. While the ingredients of their bone broth may look like ingredients you’d find in most bone broths today, Dorothy Barak says their process is what makes their product stand out. “Shelf-stable broths often use preservatives,” she explains, “or they make the brot...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 91 HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@ thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 f...…
…92 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N W hen I was a student at uni- versity in the late 1960s — the era of student protests, psychedelic drugs and the Beatles meditating with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi — a story went the rounds. An American Jewish woman in her 60s traveled to north India to see a celebrated guru. There were huge crowds waiting to see the holy man, but she pushed through, saying that she needed to see him urgently. Eventu...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 93 J N from within: from within a culture, a tradition, a sensibility. They come from the syntax and semantics of the native language of the soul: “The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” The beauty of Jewish spirituality is precisely that in Judaism God is close. You do not need to climb a mountain or enter an ashram to find the Divine Presence. It is there around...…
…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 Blo...…
…REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org 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...…
…96 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE ART K eyon Lovett said he was 7 years old when sports stars inspired his artistic interests, and he worked at copying star images seen in magazines. He said it was much later in his life of 34 years that he launched observances of Judaism and placed rel- evant religious images and words in his paintings. Lovett’s projects can be viewed the weekend of Sept. 28-29 in the 50th year of Common Gro...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 | 97 J N enhancement as he uses it to copy designs with small dimensions to a canvas with larger dimensions. “I’ll have up to 20 originals in the fair and then I have prints and one-offs that I do on canvas panels,” said Lovett, who is making his first appearance in the Birmingham event. “I don’t think I’ll have abstract pieces because of the time it takes to make abstract pieces. I’m also preparing for ArtPrize ...…
…98 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2024 J N P iano music fills the home of Bill Charlap and wife Renee Rosnes, both concert instrumentalists. Each has a Steinway placed in the living room. Part of their dual performing talents moves into East Lansing on the evening of Oct. 4, when Charlap takes the stage with singer and actress Dee Dee Bridgewater. It will be one of their many shows together; both are Grammy Award winners. “Dee Dee and I have bee...…
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…$200 Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2023 / 11-17 Cheshvan 5784 thejewishnews.com Florine Mark will long be remembered for her efforts to make lives better. See page 10 WE STAND WITH ISRAEL Woman a of Valor JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Detroit Mourns Samantha Woll See page 18 Coverage begins on page 20 …
…10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N Florine Mark made it her mission to improve the lives of others. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER 10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 Woman a of Valor …
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 11 J N W hile Florine Mark’s personal and professional accomplishments could fill several volumes, the principles that guided her remarkable life were straightforward and succinct. Help others. Put family first. Be kind. Love yourself. Make every day count. A successful entrepreneur, fearless activist, dedicated communal leader, generous philanthropist and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmot...…
…12 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 saw in yourself what she saw in you.” Refusing to acknowledge the proverbial “glass ceiling,” Florine pursued her goals fearlessly and steadfastly at a time when women were expected to be homemakers, not corporate executives. “She created a powerful space for women; she gave us permission to be CEOs and mothers,” said granddaughter Alana Fisher. Her impressive phone roster ranged from friends and family ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 13 Jewish Federation of Detroit Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Florine Mark 1933–2023 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…14 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 12 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY and numerous honors, her greatest joy was her family. She embraced every member of her large, blended family, regardless of origin. She knew everything about every child, grandchild and great- grandchild and attended every milestone event. “She made sure every family member knew how much she loved them; grandkids, nieces and nephews,” Aviv said. Of all the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 15 AWARDS AND HONORS Florine earned countless honors and awards for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the community. She received the Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from the Women’s Business Center and was the first recipient of Detroit Public Television’s Bravo! award. While circumstances prevented her from attending college, she has since earned honorary degrees from several Michigan u...…
…16 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 15 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY feeling,” said Alana, “a feeling of love, family, compassion, excitement, togetherness, strength, bravery and unstoppable energy. She never slowed down.” Florine Mark is survived by her children, Sheri (Dr. Abe Slaim) Mark, David Mark, Jeffrey (Linda Barnett) Mark, Dr. Richard (Krista Berman/Chris Mark) Mark, Lisa (Hannan) Lis, Jandy (Rob) Spiegelman and Le...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY Editor’s Note: Look for a complete tribute to Samantha Woll in next week’s JN. S amantha Woll, a Democratic activist and prominent Jewish lay leader in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. Police found Woll, 40, at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday in the city’s Lafayette Park neighbor- hood. She had been stabbed multiple times and was unresponsive. A trail of blood led to her home, which police believe may be the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 19 J N do. She was not fearless, but she seemed that way because she knew fear and acknowledged it and moved past it. She was courageous. She connected. With her authenticity, her compassion, her vibrancy and enthusiasm for life. Traveling across the world with a backpack, meet- ing people across continents and languages. Standing tall in her community welcom- ing all to engage, to come as they are, to work for ...…
…JEWISH DETROIT'S Delicious Dairy Buffet Lunch every Shabbat AFTER SERVICES AT ABOUT 12:00 NOON Best Kept Secret! To register scan the the QR code or visit shaareyzedek.org/shabbatlunches. Call the synagogue office to register at (248) 357-5544. CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK SERVES A * All are invited to join us for Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday, and minchah which begins immediately following lunch. O p e n t...…
…20 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY T he unprecedented Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and Israel’s military response on Gaza are testing long-held connec- tions and friendships between the local Jewish community and its non-Jewish neigh- bors. Local rabbis and others involved in interfaith and out- reach activity report support from Detroit-area colleagues, but, in some cases, not to the extent that was expected. Rabbi Ash...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 21 J N Cranbrook, who invited him to speak at the Oct. 15 church service about Israel. “The visit with CCC was fantastic … hundreds of their members came to show solidarity, and the goal was to give them a sense of how this horror is impacting the Jewish community. We also had about 30-35 temple members as well as numerous other people from the Jewish community show up so that our congregations could stand to...…
…OUR COMMUNITY P romise Ziegler of Royal Oak joined a recent webinar presented by JFamily and Jewish Family Service to find out how the community was coping with recent events in Israel and more about how to help her son, 15, if he came to her about the news. Taking part in the “Parenting and Grand- Parenting in Times of Tragedy: Talking to our Children about Israel” Zoom event, she heard from David Kurzmann of Jewish Federation of ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 23 J N will happen to their dreams of visiting Israel one day. “There’s solidarity in knowing other people are experiencing a shared response and feeling emotionally affected by this, ” she says. “ Also, I like the kind of strategy of how you’re going to limit yourself in watching the news and not just put your- self in that space where you’re thinking about all these traumas all the time. ” The event came toge...…
