…4 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N opinion In War, a Secular-Haredi Understanding? S hall your brothers go to war, and you remain here? Those were the words that the prophet Moses used to chastise ancient Hebrews who preferred to avoid conflict and settle outside the Promised Land. And that is the question that more and more Haredi (sometimes called ultra- Orthodox) Jews in Israel are asking themselves. When secular Israelis compla...…
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…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 41 5600 West Maple Road • Suite A-100 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Peter A. Perlman Regional Director, Great Lakes Region Jeffrey Tackel President, Great Lakes Region 248-646-3100 | www.bnaibrith.org EXPERIENCE ART Explore the new look and new collections at Southfield’s free-to-the-public Park West Museum. Over 20 salons featuring masterworks by art icons like Picasso, Chagall, Dali, ...…
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…46 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 6892 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield MI 48322 (248) 788-7878 Fax: (248) 788-7854 friend@friendshipcircle.org www.friendshipcircle.org Friendship Circle is committed to fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with special needs and their families. In addition to its recreational, social and educational programming, Friendship Circle extends its impact to those facing addiction, isola...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 47 KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS (248) 592-2313 ncjwmi.org National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), in conjunction with Jewish Family Service, can deliver meals to your home daily, Monday-Friday. Meals are for those homebound, 60 and older, who are unable to provide for themselves or who have no one to assist them with meal preparation on a temporary or ongoing basis. Meals are packaged and delivere...…
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…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 51 B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 5085 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 432-2729 Fax 248-479-2572 info@bnaiisraelwb.org bnaiisraelwb.org B’nai Israel Synagogue is an egalitarian, lay- led Conservative congregation operating within the Temple Kol Ami building. We provide religious, educational and social opportunities that reflect our commitment to Judaism, our members of all ages and our community. CON...…
…52 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 CONGREGATION SHIR TIKVAH 3900 Northfield Parkway Troy MI 48084 (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org info@shirtikvah.org Congregation Shir Tikvah is an innovative yet traditional, friendly and inclusive congregation valuing diversity where all can seek God and strengthen spiritual, social, educational and cultural aspects of Jewish life. We are affiliated with both the Reform and Renewal movements. As a bridge be...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 53 J N SPIRIT Blessings & Heritage W hen this was originally written (in 2018), we had just completed the celebra- tion of Chanukah. Our con- gregation had held its annual Chanukah/Shabbat dinner. The social hall was overflowing with members of the congregational family and community. We began with the blessing of the chil- dren. To listen to so many parents bless their children with the words of our tra- d...…
…54 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N A fter the death of Jacob, Joseph’s brothers were afraid. Years earlier, when he had revealed his true identity to them, he appeared to have forgiven them for selling him as a slave. Yet the brothers were not wholly reas- sured. Maybe Joseph did not mean what he said. Perhaps he still harbored resentment. Might the only reason he had not yet taken revenge was respect for Jacob. There was a conve...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 55 J N Judaism seems never to have been in doubt. There is, for example, a powerful moment in Tanach when King David’s son Absalom mounted a coup d’etat against his father. David was forced to flee. Eventually there was a battle between Absalom’s troops and David’s. Absalom, who was hand- some and had fine hair, was caught by it when it became entangled in the branches of a tree. Left hanging there, Joab, cap...…
…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...…
…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 for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington Hills (248) 477-1410 ...…
…58 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE ART C reations of the painter and graphic artist Amram Egby celebrate the beauty and history of Israel. He’s lived in his beloved, adopted country since leaving Morocco in 1951. Much of his work, including City of Yaffa, is distinguished by his placement of a circular plaque some- where in the picture. Egby is one of the collectible Israeli artists represented at Jerusalem-based Safrai Fine Ar...…
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…1942 - 2023 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 322...…
…60 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N ROCK HALL OF FAME, CELEB ROOTS, COBEN’S ‘CHANGING’ CHARACTERS On Jan. 1, ABC will broadcast (8 p.m.) a heavily edited video of the 2023 induction of persons into the Rock Hall of Fame. The ceremony happened on Nov. 3, 2023. Disney, which owns ABC, streamed the whole 2023 ceremony live (a first!). You can watch a video of that live event on Disney+ or you can watch the edited version on ABC. The in...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 61 Just for Fun See solution in next week’s issue. Shabbat Puzzle 1 Skullcap 2 Sabbath greeting 3 “Receiving” as in the Sabbath 5 Weekly Torah portion 6 Braided loaves of bread 10 Saturday’s traditional stew 12 Baked noodle or potato casserole 14 When a boy comes of age 15 Three of these mean it’s nightfall 17 What we do when we rest on Shabbat 20 Challah is ______ with at least three strands 21 Sewn satin or ...…
…62 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N PUPPET WORKSHOP NOON-4 PM, DEC. 30 (SAT.) At the Art Making Studio at the DIA. Learn to make a hand puppet from various materials in the studio. Bring your imagination! No experience necessary. General museum admission is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. PARTY FOR KIDS 5:30-8:30 PM, DEC. 30 (SAT.) At Kidscreate Studio, 4297 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, #235. Send...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 65 J N JOHN DREIFUS, 95, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 15, 2023. He is survived by his sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Jay and Kathy Dreifus, Peter and Patti Dreifus, and Milton and Lisa Feldberg; daughters- in-law, Kathy Shugerman and Laurie Shugerman; grandchildren, Rabbi Jeff Dreifus and Rachael Brill, Tom and Jenny Berman, Ryan and Stacie Berman, Gregory and Maya Dreifus, Sa...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N D r. Herbert “Doc” Goodwin, of West Bloomfield and Boca Raton, Fla., died Dec. 17, 2023. “Doc” was one of a kind. He was a union electrician after serving in the Army during the Korean War, but decided to change paths at age 27, went to MSU for his undergrad, then fell in love with Barbara (Rosenthal) and together they went to Des Moines for osteopathic school. He ...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 67 J N continued from page 65 AARON E. ENGEL, 86, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 7, 2023, He is sur- vived by his wife, Helene Engel; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Samantha Engel of Southfield; daughter and son-in-law, Faith and Michael Miller of Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren, Casey Miller, Hannah Miller; broth- er-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack Chareton, Ruth Ford. Aaron was the dear brother and broth...…
…68 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY SHARON ROME, 81, of Commerce Township, died Dec. 1, 2023. She is survived by her children, Denise Rome (partner, Laura Feeney) and Arlene (Aron) Kominars; grandchildren, Lauren Kominars and Joshua Kominars; sister-in-law, Toby Pohl; many other loving fam- ily members and friends. Sharon was the beloved wife of the late Richard Rome; sister of the late Bert Pohl. Interm...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 69 DAVID SCHNEIDER, 70, of Oak Park, died Dec. 18, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Anita Schneider; many loving cousins and friends. Mr. Schneider was the devoted son of the late Raymond and the late Faye Schneider. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be to NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203, donate.nami.org/ give/197406....…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 7 J N of their child along with all the other hostages. It was a two-day mission, but the convenience of Hertz Rent-a-Car, the on-time landing of El Al, and the effi- ciency of Israel’s roads and tun- nels enabled me to pack in a lot. The lesson I learned from this quick trip was that while I went to gi...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 70 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N A Musical Maestro T here are many famous Jews, but every now and then, a Jewish American has risen to global fame. In the 20th century, for example, Louis Brandeis (1856-1941) was a legendary jurist. A naturalized American and one of the most influential scientists in world history, physicist Al...…
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…8 | DECEMBER 28 • 2023 J N guest column Dear World, Israel Doesn’t Need Your Lectures A s every Jew knows, the rules are different when it comes to them and Israel. When Israel was brutally attacked on Oct. 7, people across much of the world blamed Israel for causing the war. Within days, millions more unleashed their inner Jew hatred, which was apparently lurking just beneath the surface. From the moment Israel struck back...…
…DECEMBER 28 • 2023 | 9 J N MATTHILDUR MARK KELLER SINCE 1975 AUTUMN/WINTER 23 LOCATED IN THE BIRMINGHAM RAIL DISTRICT 929 S ETON STREET OPEN THU - FRI 12-5PM SAT 11AM-6PM OR BY APPOINTMENT 248.550.1008 mark@matthildur.com www.MATTHILDUR.com Every day, scientists at the Weizmann Institute in Israel pursue breakthroughs in cancer research, brain and neural science, technology, education, medicine, and protecting our planet. A Charitab...…
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…10 | SEPTEMBER 28 • 2023 J N opinion How Artifical Intelligence Can Renew Engagement at Shul W ith the influx of social and traditional media and the paradox of choice, it’s becoming increasingly hard to gain the interest of consumers. Whether it be a Fortune 500 company trying to sell a product or a government leader aiming to get votes, keeping people engaged is more challenging than ever. Religion and faith-based comm...…
…SEPTEMBER 28 • 2023 | 11 J N PROUDLY JEWISH PROUDLY FEDERATION 2023 ANNUAL MEETING Register at: jewishdetroit.org/annual JEWISH FEDERATION & UNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION 2023 ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 7:30 PM The Berman Center for the Performing Arts at the J MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Presentation of The Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to: Mark A. Davidoff Election and Installation of Office...…
…12 | SEPTEMBER 28 • 2023 J N column Galilee as Israel’s Hidden Gem W hen you think of Israel, what springs to mind may be its rich history, diverse culture or religious significance. What’s more exciting is that there is another aspect of this ancient land that often goes unnoticed — its natural beauty. I will talk about one great place in the northern region of this nation, a place overflowing with beautiful landscapes,...…
…SEPTEMBER 28 • 2023 | 13 J N an unwell member can greatly enhance the sense of belonging within the community. THE HUMAN TOUCH While data-driven decision-making in houses of faith may feel detached, the importance of human interpretation is a critical factor in implementing this capability. Such insights and decisions must be made in line with the mission and values of the congregation. AI technology can revitalize many faith-...…
…F ew state legislators are well known, even where they live. Twenty years ago, few people, even in Illinois, had heard of a state senator named Barack Obama. Nor, in 2003, did the average Michigander know the name of a young state representative from East Lansing named Gretchen Whitmer. It was years before they began to be noticed. But on March 3, State Rep. Samantha Steckloff of Farmington Hills, in office barely two years, had...…
…continued on page 16 go “DEFCON 3” on Jewish people, a military term hav- ing to do with preparing for nuclear war. While many denounced that, still, “Kanye doubled his followers after that tweet. He has twice as many (31.7 million) as there are Jews in the entire world,” she said, with a wry shake of her head. Yes, she gets swastikas in the mail and phone calls threatening to kill her. (“They are going after me?, I thought? A lo...…
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