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…10 | JULY 27 • 2023 I have to admit I took a double take when I first learned of a nonprofit program that is helping send Jewish Ukrainian kids to summer camp in Ukraine. At first glance, I thought I had misunderstood the mission — they must be talking about sending the kids to a summer camp outside of the war-torn country, right? No, as we speak, as many as 2,000 children, ages 5-12, are actually enjoying the same fun and fes...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 11 1996 during Operation Desert Storm. Today he is a member of JWV-MI Post 510, of which I am a patron. Several months ago, Ethan gave a riveting and emotional presentation at a JWV Dept. of Michigan meeting about a humanitarian trip he took to Ukraine last November under the guidance of JRNU. The majority of the trip revolved around his interaction with the displacement of the Jewish children from the Mishpachah O...…

…12 | JULY 27 • 2023 extent allowed by law. Ethan Gross is doing his share to help provide what he calls “a much needed physical and psychological break for the kids of Ukraine,” having recently created a $10,000 matching grant toward the summer camp effort that he promoted through his personal contacts. “I saw the impact the camp experience had on my own children when they were growing up,” Ethan said. “They got to make lifelo...…

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…14 | JULY 27 • 2023 Y om HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a day set aside to remember and honor the 6 million Jewish victims of the Nazis. The national holiday in Israel, commem- orated in Jewish communities worldwide, began this year on the evening of April 17. Communal programs held on or near the date included appropriate recitations and memorial candle-lightings. For anyone personally affected, howev- er, one solemn day of...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 15 Book Excerpts “I believe my birth as the first- born child to Holocaust survivors signaled to my parents the prom- ise of a new beginning: a new generation that could vindicate the annihilation of their families, a celebration of planting ground in a newfound country, and a confirmation of their love and commitment.” — Avishay Hayut, son of Aliza and Aharon Chajut “At some point as a child, I must have realize...…

…16 | JULY 27 • 2023 D uring a recent tour of the Zekelman Holocaust Center, Mike Smith, president of the Danish Brotherhood Organization in Michigan, donated $35,000 to the Center in memory of heroic Danish citizens who saved their Jewish brethren. About 20 members of the Danish Brotherhood, a fraternal organization founded over 100 years ago to assist Danes coming to the United States, were in attendance, as was Dave Christ...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 17 T he Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University announced the appointment of Robyn Hughey as the next executive director, effective July 1. Robyn brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving college students statewide, making her an excellent fit for this new role. She has dedicated 15 years of service to MSU Hillel, holding various positions, incl...…

…18 | JULY 27 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY I t’s a Thursday morning in June at Temple Israel. The executive conference room is booked for a support group, down the hall space is being set up for the biweekly adult health and fitness class, and in the sanctuary sound checks are being done for a free afternoon concert. Kari Provizer, as usual, is buzzing around the building. She’s checking to make sure things are booked, popping in and ...…

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…20 | JULY 27 • 2023 learning about their needs, taking notes and building pro- grams that could serve those needs. It’s a 24/7 job. To this day, when the phone rings, and someone is in a situation or crisis, Kari is there. But as Sosnick envisioned, Kari’s role was always about more than the crescendo of a crisis, it was about normalizing care and cre- ating supportive avenues that helped before a situation would become dire. As...…

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…OUR COMMUNITY C ouncil Re|Sale (3297 W 12. Mile Road, Berkley), one of the oldest resale stores in Metro Detroit, is holding a special 75% off storewide Summer Super Sale from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. The store is known for featuring high-end clothing including designer wear, professional attire, shoes, evening wear, home décor and other treasures, all generously donated by the local community. At the Summer Super Sale, 7...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 23 Shoppers can enjoy 75% off clothing, shoes, accessories and home décor. BRING THIS AD FOR $2 OFF ONE ADMISSION July 29 & 30 West Bloomfield hotworks.org Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Orna Amrani, Mixed Media Juried Fine Art & Craft Show – All Art is Original & Personally Handmade Voted Top 100 Art Shows in America Saturday, 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm – $5 Admission; 13 & under free Plus Youth Art Competition for Grade...…

…24 | JULY 27 • 2023 T his August, Rabbi Menachem Caytak of Chabad Jewish Center of Troy will offer Judaism: The Soundtrack, an evening of immersive musical experience, featuring Jewish Chasidic melodies, fascinating narratives and motivational messages by the acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). On Thursday Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy, participants will discover the enthralling world ...…

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…26 | JULY 27 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY A love letter from the 1800s, held among the expansive historic files maintained at Temple Beth El, was written to famed artist Frederick Cohen, whose paint- ings are in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. That profession of love, written while the artist lived in Michigan, was emphasized with the inclusion of a lock of hair. There is no associated doc- umentation revealing whethe...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 27 Berger. “ After the tour of the space, we will be doing an ‘Out of the Box’ program where we will be bringing items in the archives that are not often seen, sharing them with the group and telling the story behind each item. The audience will be able to view the actual historic material. ” WORKING TOGETHER The two directors, who have long held a love for knowledge of history, associated with Temple Beth El in ...…

…OUR COMMUNITY A fter two years serving Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, Rabbi Dan Horwitz will be departing the congregation to assume the role of chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville and of its accompanying Foundation starting Aug. 1. Before joining Adat Shalom, “Rabbi Dan” served as the CEO of the Alper JCC in Miami and was the founding director of The Well. Due to his work with The We...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 29 The Horwitz family …

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 3 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-8 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 Send A Ukrainian Kid to Camp Ethan Gross is raising funds for Jewish Relief Network Ukraine’s program. 14 ‘The Ones Who Remember’ Ann Arbor 2G group publishes book of essays about growing up with a Holocaust survivor. 16 Michigan Danes Donate $35,000 to Holocaust Center 17 MSU Hillel Appoints Robyn Hughey as next Executive ...…

…30 | JULY 27 • 2023 Jewish Family Service’s annual Spotlight event was held on May 24 at Temple Israel where the agency’s work with more than 600 Holocaust survivors was highlighted. Keynote speaker Fr. Patrick Desbois, a Roman Catholic priest, kept an audience of almost 400 community members riveted to his every word. Fr. Desbois shared in haunting detail his experience discovering the location of more than 2,900 killing sites and d...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 31 The Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives of Temple Beth El pre- sented its annual Mary Einstein Shapero Memorial Lecture Series on June 27 with guest speaker Jennifer Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn, co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History, dazzled the audience with her presentation, Reclaiming Our Story: The Promise and Potential of Jewish Genealogy. Driven by the desire to reunite families to...…

…DINING GUIDE COURTESY OF OAK AND REEL Serving Up Seafood With a Twist ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Oak & Reel blends traditional Italian cuisine with creative seafood. Abby and Jared Gadbaw …

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 33 G arden City native Jared Gadbaw was an established Michelin two-star chef in New York City, piloting the popular restaurant Marea, but always had a yearn- ing to come back to Detroit. “He saw it as a good place to raise our family and open a business, ” says his wife and business partner, Abby Gadbaw, co-owner of Detroit’s Oak & Reel restaurant. The Gadbaw family moved back to Metro Detroit in 2018 and sought...…

…34 | JULY 27 • 2023 for itself, ” Abby explains. “He doesn’t overcomplicate it. You can really taste what you’re eating. ” Seafood is, of course, a sta- ple of the menu, which rotates regularly; but Oak & Reel also offers traditional Midwest meals including steak, chick- en and vegetarian options. There’s also a fresh section on the menu of crudo and raw seafood. Purveyors come in daily to make deliveries of fresh seafood. Althoug...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 35 www.antoniosrestaurants.com @antoniosrestaurants @AntoniosCanton ANTONIO’S CUCINA ITALIANA 2220 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 26356 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 37646 W. 12 Mile Road, Framington Hills, MI ANTONIO’S PICCOLO RISTORANTE 31735 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI ROMAN VILLAGE CUCINA ITALIANA 9924 Dix Avenue, Dearborn, MI A Family Tradition Since 1964 Come break bread with us. CUCINA ITALIANA Come Join...…

…DINING GUIDE L ongtime customers of MEX will find the renovated restaurant both familiar and new. After being closed for eight months to undergo an interior and exterior refurbishment, the Bloomfield Hills restaurant recently reopened its doors with a fresh look and elevated menu. The extensive multimillion-dollar remodel of the Peas and Carrots Hospitality restaurant on the southeast corner of Maple and Telegraph Roads saw MEX complete...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 37 MEX’s new dining room, with private dining/event space above, was designed by Bethesda, Md.-based design firm Streetsense. …

…38 | JULY 27 • 2023 in a community of people that are well-traveled and worldly, ” Sklar, 37, of Birmingham, says. “It’s important to keep up with the times. ” The glass enclosure, in particular, Sklar explains, is “more sophisticated and grown up” — a nod to MEX’s growth over its past decade in opera- tion. “The actual building is the same, but the entire interior of the building isn’t as recognizable. ” NEW LOOK, NEW TASTE Avid ME...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 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 27 • 2023 guest column Leopoldstadt — What Does It Tell Us About What We Face Today? L eopoldstadt — Tom Stoppard’s play about his family’s Jewish heritage recently won four Tony Awards including one for “Best Play. ” First performed in London in 2020, the play quickly closed due to COVID, but re-opened to rave reviews in New York last year. Its depiction of Jewish identity amid growing antisemitism seems particula...…

…40 | JULY 27 • 2023 continued from page 38 munity and is a popular choice for after-work food and drinks. “This type of cuisine lends itself well to happy hour, ” Sklar describes. With the expansion of the bar area, Sklar says that happy hour, which began July 24, has become much more comfort- able and easier. “Guests can look at each other now, ” he explains. “Before, it was a little bit darker and smaller [in this area]. ” Sklar...…

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…42 | JULY 27 • 2023 DINING GUIDE LISTINGS ANTONIO’S CUCINA ITALIANA Canton: (734) 981-9800 Dearborn Heights: (313) 278-6000 Farmington Hills: (248) 994-4000 Dearborn: (313) 842-2100 Livonia: (734) 513-8000 (No Banquets) antoniosrestaurants.com Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, the Rugiero family and its staff have impressed their guests since 1964 with their traditional and authentic Italian cuisine. Signature dishes lik...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 43 SPREADS BAGELS 15600 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 905-3717 spreadsbagels.com Introducing Spreads Bagels and Cafe: the ultimate haven for bagel aficionados! With our unwavering commitment to making your day brighter, we go above and beyond. Our cozy and inviting atmosphere ensures a delightful experience. Indulge in our delectable variety of bagels, lovingly crafted to spread joy and...…

…44 | JULY 27 • 2023 O ne recent Thursday night, there was an unusual sight at an Oak Park drugstore. To the welcome surprise and delight of the customers, a man and some teenage boys sat on the floor, whipped out a guitar and started “jamming. ” Lately, the Lincoln Rx Pharmacy on the corner of Lincoln and Coolidge in Oak Park, a staple of the community for decades, has been the location for a number of unusual sights! HISTORY The d...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 45 More About the Lettuce When someone buys lettuce from Pure Vegetables, they can be assured they won’t discov- er any creepy-crawlies hiding in their salad. That’s thanks to Yosef Beller, 31, who started the company that triple washes and checks lettuce, which is sold exclusively out of Lincoln Rx in Oak Park. Beller had long been involved in hashgacha (rab- binic supervision of designating food kosher) and ...…

…46 | JULY 27 • 2023 Sam still visits every couple of weeks. “I spend two or three hours there, get about 15 hugs, catch up with everyone. I miss them; they miss us, too. ” Adena Barenholtz, who grew up in Oak Park and now lives in Huntington Woods with her husband, Eric, and three kids, remembers how her grandmother used to patron- ize the store and has enjoyed watching its transition. “I love how Lincoln Rx has always been a littl...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 47 W hen Roman Golshteyn launched his business, The Computer Guy LLC, in 2005, he was the sole employee. He traveled to people’s homes to fix their computers so they wouldn’t have to bring them to a store or repair shop and leave them there for a week. Golshteyn, 40, of Southfield, a Soviet Jewish immigrant who came to Metro Detroit in 1995 with his family as a teenager, never envisioned his IT support business w...…

…48 | JULY 27 • 2023 A recent visit to Israel by the Satovsky family of West Bloomfield marked a significant milestone as their generous donation of a “leisure area” to the 188th Barak Armor Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which guards Israel’s Northern border, was officially inaugurated. Nicole, Stone, Oscar and Bea Melet and Brian, Neil and Joni Satovsky joined Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) repres...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 49 Metropolitan Detroit and on the boards of Jewish Senior Life and Hillel of Metro Detroit. Joni Satovsky dedicates her time to volunteering with Jewish Family Service as a mentor to Holocaust survivors. Brian Satovsky went from being a longtime lay leader at Federation to becoming a full-time fundraiser at Federation. They all emphasize the importance of Jewish education and engagement within the community. ...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 5 continued from page 4 recently in Michigan and elsewhere, local, state and federal law enforcement offi- cials have vigorously spoken out against such crimes and quickly investigated and charged alleged perpetrators. They have been assisted by individual citizens who have provided tips to police about antisemitic speech and acts. Public officials and others have spoken up to express solidarity with the Jewish ...…

…50 | JULY 27 • 2023 SPORTS F rankel Jewish Academy has a new athletic director. But he isn’t new to one of the area’s only Jewish high schools. Robert Walker has replaced Rick Dorn, who was Frankel’s AD for nine years. Dorn is the new AD at Dearborn Fordson High School. Walker started his new job this month after Joe Bernstein, a Frankel coach, served as a fill-in AD from May 19 to July 12. This is Walker’s second stint at Fra...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 51 RICK DORN Arizona State and was an accreditation team member for the Michigan Non- Public Schools Accrediting Association for Akiva Hebrew Day School (now Farber Hebrew Day School) in 2009. His tennis experience includes being an associate summer tennis professional at Oakland Hills Country Club in 1999, director and tennis professional at the Birmingham Racquet Club from 1997-2007, and head tennis professio...…

…52 | JULY 27 • 2023 quick hits BY STEVE STEIN GARY KLINGER Rain was predicted for the day of the 32nd annual Hank Greenberg Memorial Golf, Tennis and Pickleball Invitational. It didn’t happen. What did happen was 126 golfers, and 16 tennis and pickleball players competed June 12 at Franklin Hills Country Club in Farmington Hills. They were joined by 70 additional people for dinner and the always popular sports panel, moderated o...…

…JULY 27 • 2023 | 53 SPIRIT The Mitzvot of Listening and Loving I n Parshat V’etchanan, Moses’ message is clear and direct: It is imperative that the Israelites keep God’s commandments. So, we practice kashrut, keep Shabbat, refrain from stealing, etc. — difficult, but relatively clear. I usually have a pretty good sense of how I’m doing in relation to those kinds of mitzvot. Moses also goes on to recite the Shema; this part ...…

…54 | JULY 27 • 2023 B uried among the epic passages in Va’etchanan — among them the Shema and the Ten Commandments — is a brief passage with large implications for the moral life in Judaism. Here it is together with the preceding verse: “Be very vigilant to keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and the testimonies and decrees with which He has charged you. Do what is right and what is good in the Lord’s eyes, so th...…