…56 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 ARTS&LIFE THEATER travels to New York City in search of his birth father. When there, he winds up impacting people’s lives. The show runs through Jan. 4. At the Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th St. (212) 239- 6200. Eureka Day is the Broadway pre- miere about a vaccination debate at a private California elementary school. The school has an outbreak of the measles and calls an emergency board meeting to decide wh...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 57 Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is a magical journey running through Dec. 1 at the New York Botanical Garden. Inspired by the timeless 1993 animated musical cult-classic film, the distinctive charac- ters come to life amongst the leaves, flowers and greenery of New York’s treasured garden. The outdoor adventure features more than 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installat...…
…58 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N CAREER-MAKING TURN? JONES AND SOME JEWS, SPRINGSTEEN BIOPIC By coincidence, John Magaro, 41, has a big role in a new series and one in a feature film that both premiere this week. As I have noted before, Magaro’s mother is Jewish, and he was raised Jewish. He grew-up in Munroe Falls, a suburb of Akron. Since 2015, he’s become a fairly familiar face in small-to-large supporting roles in TV shows and in...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 59 J N L ook to the cookie, Elaine!” Calling all Seinfeld fans — this is your moment to celebrate the iconic Black-and-White Cookie! A soft, cake-like base topped with thick, gooey vanilla and chocolate glaze, this New York classic is a delicious symbol of harmony — two flavors, two colors, one perfect bite. Whether you’re channeling Jerry’s wisdom or just indulging in a timeless treat, this cookie is pure...…
…60 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N SONGSTRESS 8 PM, NOV. 30 (SAT.) At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Whether recreating old classic songs or performing original songs in her own deeply confessional and comic styles, Jo Serrapere’s music stands original while always reflecting her love of American roots music. $20. FILM SHOWN 2 PM, DEC. 1 (SUN.) At the Detroit Film Theatre in the DIA. Moving effortlessly from urban bustle to seaside ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 7 are constantly battling the rising costs of paper, printing and postage, coupled with the expense of engaging top digital talent, freelance writers and investigative journalists. Also, like most print publications, the Detroit Jewish News has seen a gradual decrease in print subscribers as readers migrate to free digital content. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to keeping our news accessible an...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 61 J N 61 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Find The Differences Can you find five differences in these two photos of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posing with the Jewish Detroit delegation at the Stand Together event in Washington, D.C.? See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 11. Jewish of theweek Joke These announcements were found in, and on, actual synagogue newslet...…
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 63 DOG OF THE WEEK H i, my name is Chicka, a 4-month-old female (spayed), red heeler (cattle dog) mix. I weigh about 15 lbs. and love food! I’m all ears and will listen to your every word! If you’re looking for your best bud, I’m your Chicka! How can you not fall in love with me? I am very spunky and energetic, but yet I love to snug- gle. I’m the perfect mix of playfulness and cuddles. While everything seems very ...…
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 65 J N LINDA PALMER AMBERG, 65, of Martin, Mich., formerly raised in Oak Park, Mich., died Nov. 2, 2024, after battling a long, progressively debilitating illness. She is survived by her devoted, loving husband, Bernard Amberg; stepsons, Justin (Jen) and Jacob; daughter, Julee Polster; sisters, Robyn Palmer (Harry Robins), Marcy Palmer Broder (Jeffrey Broder), Judith Palmer; niece, Catherine Kerr (Robert Ke...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Tyler Otis; the loving sister of the late Robert and the late Deanna Greenberg, and the late Leonard and the late Cecille Kerner; and the dear daughter of the late Abraham and the late Belle Greenberg. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation of Michigan, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, parkinsonsmi.o...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 67 J N Marvin and the late Rena Littman, the late Alvin Schultz. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. FLORENCE SCHREIER, 94, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Nov. 14, 2024. She was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ben and Anna Meyerhoff Aft, humble immigrants from Poland and...…
…68 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N was the cherished uncle of Seymour (MaryAnn) Schwartz, Ruth (Marty) Seltzer, Mindy Schwartz, Laura Lampert, David (Andrea) Lampert, Lisa Lampert Ziperski, Mark Lampert, Claudia Lampert. He is also survived by other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank his devoted caregivers, Ronda and Carol. Mr. Simons was the beloved son of the late Seymour and the late Ruth Simons; brother of t...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 69 OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351- 5147 or email him at smanell...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History The Ship of Sorrows A n 85th anniversary occurred this past year for an event that became an international symbol regarding the plight of Jews attempting to escape from Nazi Germany. On May 13, 1939, the ocean liner SS St. Louis from the German-owned Hamburg America Line (commonly known as HAPAG) set sail from the port of Hamburg. Aboard the ship we...…
…A Film Tribute to Our 8 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Chef Keith Famie, Certified Master Chef Jeff Gabrial, Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving and Certified Master Chef Dan Hugelier …
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 9 J N OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER W hen Detroiters want someone else to do the cooking, the restau- rant options in the Metro area can seem almost overwhelming. The dining scene in cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Miami have nothing on Detroit, “one of the most diverse and well-rounded culinary cities in the nation,” according to chef-turned-filmmaker Keith Famie. “Think about it. There is nothing yo...…
…continued from page 9 continued on page 12 10 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N A LONG TIME IN THE MAKING “I have talked about telling this story for the last 25 years,” Famie said. He finally got started in May 2023, with “the support of the hospitality commu- nity.” The film’s participating chefs were drawn from Famie’s professional and personal contacts. “They understand the significance of our culinary heritage here in Detroit and seem to...…
…$200 March 28-April 3, 2024 / 18-24 Adar II 5781 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Bookstock used books and media sale celebrates its 20th anniversary. See page 12 …
…10 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N continued from page 9 Lucille Ball of our time,” noting her Emmy Award for her role in Will and Grace, one of the first network television show with openly gay characters. Messing, making her first visit to Detroit, grew up in Rhode Island. Her parents were observant Jews active in the local Jewish federation, but she was one of only three Jews in her school. In second grade, she was told to “get to the ba...…
…she stood up and saw the sea of Israeli flags, “I didn’t want to be anywhere else.” More recently, Messing made her first trip to Israel to bear witness and to tell Israelis that American Jews are with them. She is looking forward to an upcoming documentary on antisemitism, Primal Fear, which she has helped to produce and which will be shown on college campuses and via social media. Messing says she wants to be remembered as so...…
…Buy the Books! OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 12 | MARCH 28 • 2024 …
…A s Bookstock celebrates its 20th anniversary, its achievements keep grow- ing — hundreds of thousands of used books and media items sold, raising $3 million for local nonprofit literacy and education programs. Every year, thousands of readers look forward to what is believed to be the largest used book sale in the country and cer- tainly the only one that is operat- ed solely by volunteers. An amazingly dedicated volun- teer leader...…
…“THE BEAUTY OF BOOKSTOCK IS THAT WE GET BOOKS OUT OF BASEMENTS AND BACK INTO PEOPLE’S LAPS.” — NEAL RUBIN, DETROIT FREE PRESS COLUMNIST AND HONORARY CO-CHAIR OF BOOKSTOCK continued from page 13 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 14 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N Mall. According to Bookstock co-founder Jodi Goodman, “Roz had read in the Jewish News that the Brandeis ladies wanted to retire.” At the time, Roz Blanck and Jodi Goodman, both moth- ...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 15 J N continued on page 16 Special Days at Bookstock (bookstockmi.org) PRE-SALE Bookstock kicks off with a special Pre-Sale on Sunday, April 7, at 8:15 a.m. featuring a performance by the Ukaladies and the Bookstock parade of vol- unteers. Admission is $25 for the Pre-Sale only, which ends at 11 a.m., and offers first choice of Bookstock’s huge array of used books and media. MONDAY-FRIDAY BARGAIN DAYS Shoppe...…
…continued from page 15 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 16 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N Organizations that Benefit from Bookstock Many local nonprofit educational and literacy organizations have applied for and received grants from Bookstock proceeds. Randie Levin, Carolyn Tisdale and Margo Lazar chair The Bookstock Fund. A few of the recipients of Bookstock grants include: • Brilliant Detroit provides holistic services for kids 0-8 in 1...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 17 bookstockmi.org 248-502-2849 facebook.com/BookstockMI BookstockMI @BookstockMI 2024 LEAD SPONSOR IN HONOR OF OUR 20TH SALE: Monday - Friday Bring a Bookstock Bag from any previous year for 20% of entire purchase (One bag discount per customer. Not applicable with Teacher Appreciation discount.) TEACHER APPRECIATION Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10, 2-7 PM 50% discount for teachers with a valid id POCKE...…
…18 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N S eder is such a core part of Jewish identity, ” says David Stryk, a lifelong member of Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield and a Bloomfield Hills resident. “This year, for me, more than ever, with everything that’s going on in the world, the communal seder gives you a chance to get together with the broader com- munity.” This will be the second time that Stryk and many members of his family will ce...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 19 director of communications at Temple Beth El, echoes Stryk’s sentiment that “this year, more than ever, may we come to realize the ancient call for peace and fulfillment, and the freedom of our people … Next year in Jerusalem! “Passover is the most-cel- ebrated holiday across the American Jewish community, ” Weber asserts. “Our mission is to share the joy of our people’s foundational narrative through special ...…
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…20 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N F ollowing is a roundup of programs that local synagogues and temples of different religious streams are presenting during the days leading up to the start of Passover 2024 (Hebrew year 5784). The events listed are for congregants and others, as indicated, in the broader Jewish community. RSVP dates are given when known. Continuing into Passover, the first seder this year will be held on Monday, April 2...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 21 J N children in the community. • Sisterhood will share the spirit of the coming Passover holiday with a nod toward the Sephardic observance of the holiday. The meal will include Sephardic-style charoset and salad. Aviva Phillips will lead the service and CBS Executive Director Shira Shapiro is the song leader. • $48 adult; $20 ages 5-12, March 28-April 3. • RSVP: (248) 547-7970 (CBS office); vegetarian meals ...…
…22 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N I n life, timing is everything. Unfortunately, the clash of Passover falling during Michigan State University’s schedule of finals and April 26-28 graduation weekend is causing the MSU Jewish community to have to juggle their religious observances with final projects and exams and crossing the commencement ceremony stages. Jewish students, families and faculty at MSU pointed out this calendar clash ov...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 23 will keep Passover and have a delayed celebration. “We usually break Passover with pizza, but because it’s my graduation, I’m hoping we scale it up a bit when the holiday is over,” Saulson said. MSU HILLEL STEPS UP According to MSU Hillel, there are about 3,500 Jewish students on campus, around 9% of the total student body of over 39,000 students. MSU Hillel Executive Director Robyn Hughey said plans are ...…
…M ichael Krebs, 64, has long flown an American flag on the porch of his home in St. Clair Shores. Starting in December, in a show of solidarity with Israel after the Oct. 7 massacre, he began to fly an Israeli flag next to it. On Feb. 10, the flag was sto- len. Krebs, who says he may be the only Jewish person on his block, said it was stolen three times after that. Krebs’s daughter Michelle Sprader, 39, also of St. Clair Shores...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 25 “We are seeing the trend (of stealing and vandalizing Israeli flags) all over the country,” Normandin said. “Sometimes it is just vandalism; sometimes it is accompanied with assault and a violent grabbing of the flag from someone’s hands. When incidents like this hap- pen, I encourage people to make a report with the ADL. It is our data that drives decisions. “We can then help coordinate our efforts with law e...…
…26 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N A re you an Ed Asner fan? Ed was an Ashkenazi Jew and seven-time prime time Emmy Award-winner by the time he passed away in 2021. One of his little-known accomplishments is that he inadvertently made a shidduch for a Huntington Woods couple. In the 1970s, Ed played Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show … and Lou’s backstory was that he had worked for the Detroit Free Press. At the same time and a few...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 27 admitted Laura. “So, when I learned that Marty wrote for the now bygone lifestyle section called ‘For & About Women, ’ I asked him, ‘What’s a man doing working in a women’s section?’” Marty explained that he wrote things that were of interest to anyone, not just women. “That’s when I realized this is a nice, good, cool, interesting guy … and I thought, I’m interested, ” said Laura. When Laura asked Andy for M...…
…28 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N OUR COMMUNITY G esher Human Services, The J Detroit and Jewish Federation of Detroit will again co-sponsor the Metro Detroit Nonprofit Career Expo, which will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at The J Detroit in West Bloomfield. The Metro Detroit Nonprofit Career Expo will feature seven local nonprofit agencies offering approx- imately 50 jobs, including part-time, full-time and ...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 29 J N B ryan Robbins has done it all at the JCC Maccabi Games: inline hockey player for four years, hockey coach for nine years and, now in 2024, co-commissioner of ice hock- ey at the Detroit Games being organized by The J in West Bloomfield from July 28-Aug. 2. Robbins, 39, loved his time playing hockey as a teen, first in Detroit then in Cherry Hill, N.J., Staten Island, N.Y., and in Philadelphia. “I’d look forw...…
…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-8 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 9 A Record-Breaking Crowd At Women’s Philanthropy’s Signature event, guest Debra Messing shares message of empowerment. 12 Buy the Books! Bookstock used books and media sale celebrates its 20th anniversary. 18 Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat Metro Detroit synagogues offer communal Passover seders. 20 Preparing for Pa...…
…30 | MARCH 28 • 2024 J N continued from page 29 TOP (left to right): • Bryan Robbins at 2015 Milwaukee Games is flanked by Zachary Raider (left, who passed away in 2021) and (right) Stephen Friedland. • Maya Gurfinkel, Games Director at The J. BOTTOM (left to right): • Doris Shanbrom-Ross (right) with her daughter Franci Silver at the 2015 JCC Maccabi Games in Fort Lauderdale. • Bryan Robbins now. • Doris Shanbrom-Ross...…
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…MARCH 28 • 2024 | 35 S ure, it’s the bride’s big day. But that doesn’t mean the moms can’t shine, too. The mothers-of-the-bride and groom are no longer relegated to the matronly corner — from flowing gowns to architectural cocktail frocks and everything in between, the new MOB/G attire has elements of all the trends in fashion, and there are more options than ever. Delicious colors, tons of shimmer, big stand-out bows and floral...…
