…48 | JULY 28 • 2022 M iriam Maor, 50, made aliyah with her family from Southfield in 2007 and moved into Ramat Beit Shemesh, about 25 miles west of Jerusalem, where she still resides. JN: Where did you grow up? Miriam: I grew up in Palo Alto, Calif., and went to South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, which was a Bnei Akiva school. We sang all of the stanzas of “Kachol v’Lavan,” which hardly anybody knows. JN: So, you had a stro...…
…JULY 28 • 2022 | 49 J ames Wilbat is bringing artistic glass Judaica objects to Michigan for the summer art fairs. Although he doesn’t practice Judaism, his wife and children do; and he joins in the traditions. Menorahs and dreidels will be among the pieces he will display at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show, July 30-31, near Maple and Orchard Lake roads in West Bloomfield. He also regularly brings his work to Ann Arbor and Birm...…
…50 | JULY 28 • 2022 continued from page 49 Heights, Ohio. He also has been on the jury of art programs. Wilbat, who earned his bachelor’s of fine arts degree from Illinois State University and his master’s of fine arts degree from the University of Kansas, lives in suburban Chicago and drives 12 miles to his studio. Artistry endeavors merge ancient glassblowing approaches with modern theories of design. His style has grown by ...…
…JULY 28 • 2022 | 51 I mage of Victory is a powerful and heart-wrenching war film from Israeli director Avi Nesher that grapples with the true cost of war — and what price people are willing to pay for freedom. Released on Netflix July 15, Image of Victory tackles true events based on the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, which broke out following the announcement of the independence of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948. It follows the...…
…52 | JULY 28 • 2022 ANIMAL SUPER-HEROES, A BLACK COMEDY, MICHELE GLEEFUL AND JAMES CAAN Opening in theaters on July 29 is The League of Super Pets, an animated film. Basic plot: the Justice League is captured by Lex Luthor (voiced by Marc Maron, 58). After this happens, Krypto, Superman’s dog, forms a team of five shelter pets who have been given superpow- ers. Two members of the team are voiced by Jewish actors. Vanessa Bayer...…
…JULY 28 • 2022 | 53 INTERFAITH EVENT 7-8 PM, JULY 28 At Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. The interfaith community of Southfield will present the latest on refugee status, conditions and the ongoing humanitarian effort in Ukraine from local Jewish, Armenian Orthodox and Catholic clergy, along with an opportunity to provide financial support. Refreshments, friendship and an optional tour of the Congregat...…
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…56 | JULY 28 • 2022 BEVERLY GOLDBERG, 96, of West Bloomfield, died July 21, 2022. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Rosalyn Goldberg and George Kates; daughter- in-law, Wendy Goldberg; grandchildren, Lisa (James) Weldy, Julie (Matthew) Berg, Aaron (Claire) Berkowitz and Amanda Bender; great- grandchildren, Aaron and Rachel; devoted sister, Shirley Green; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and frie...…
…JULY 28 • 2022 | 57 Sternberg; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lana and Sheldon Jacobs; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Jacobs was the beloved wife of the late Bradford Jacobs. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Holocaust Center, the Friendship Circle or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ANNE S. JAFFE, 94, of Farmington H...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | JULY 28 • 2022 grandmother, who imparted to her progeny the value of education, a commitment to social justice, a keen intellect, loyalty to friends and family, and a love of Jewish culture, the arts, music, gardening and language. She was known for speaking her mind and owning the ground on which she stood. Anne is survived by her loving children, Marcia (John) Cipriani and Barry (Wendy) Jaf...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | JULY 28 • 2022 Sam Pessman. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. HELEN COOPER MILLER, 99, of West Bloomfield, died July 15, 2022. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Randall Miller and Rabbi Julie Benioff, Gregory and M. Binke Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Joshua an...…
…JULY 28 • 2022 | 61 son of the late Brenda and the late Samuel Small. Contributions may be made to National Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20024; Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; Hebrew Free Loan, 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. A gravesid...…
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…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-12 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 A March in the Park Jewish War Veterans help to break ground on The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. 20 Comedy Takes a Serious Side Comedian Gary Gulman to headline JFS Spotlight Event May 12. 22 Knowledge Before College Get advice about navigating the college application process. 24 Inspiring Entertainment ...…
…for openers Together — at Last! I was like a kid in a candy story these past few weeks in anticipation of hosting my first in-person seder in three years. Pesach is my favorite holiday because the focus is on pass- ing the story of our heritage on to our children, who will then pass it on to their children, as has been done for many cen- turies now. Something else particular- ly meaningful for me is the confluence of Judaism ...…
…6 | APRIL 28 • 2022 opinion Social Media in Times of War I t is pretty impossible not to be aware of what’s going on in the world these days. Even if you live under a rock, As long as your device is con- nected to wifi, you will be aware of everything that’s going on. You will be aware, but will you know what’s happening? You can share any post, but are you able to check its sources? There is a vast dif- ference between knowin...…
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…8 | APRIL 28 • 2022 I ’ll never forget the first time I saw that famous pho- tograph: Rabbi Abraham Heschel, marching from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, his arm linked in solidarity to Martin Luther King Jr. I was an under- graduate at UC Berkeley — a center for civil rights activism even in the late ’90s — and found, through Heschel, a socially engaged path for connecting to my own Jewish identity. His writing argued irre- fu...…
…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 9 duction of Anthony Davis’ opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, directed by Robert O’Hara. Since its premiere in 1986, Davis has since gone on to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, but his first opera is such a wellspring of inspiration and audacity that it has come to be acknowledged as an undeniable masterpiece of American music. The brilliance of the score and the relevance of the subject matter have attr...…
…10 | APRIL 28 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY SOCIAL MEDIA continued from page 6 everything that’s happening right now, war is happening in two dif- ferent areas: The battle of the real people, fighting for their homes, health, family, safety and lives, calling for help and begging for salvation, aside from the battle on our screens, the dreaded fake news war that’s threatening to detract from the value of what’s out there. I want to be...…
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…n April 7, an energized crowd of an estimated 400-plus attended a spirited groundbreaking ceremony for Phase I of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak’s Memorial Park. The memorial will be a place to inspire, educate and honor Michigan’s legacy of sacrifice, ingenuity and commitment in defense of our freedom on both the war front and home front, where we famously became known as the Arsenal of Democracy. In 2013, the state ...…
…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 15 A March in the Park PROUDLY, AT EVERY TURN DURING THE FESTIVITIES, THE JEWISH COMMUNITY’S PARTICIPATION WAS ON FULL DISPLAY. scenes featuring nine statues. (See sidebar, next page) Honored guests at the groundbreaking included WWII veterans and original “Rosie the Riveters,” as well as more than a dozen military organizations, including the Tuskegee Airmen, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled ...…
…ON THE COVER continued from page 15 16 | APRIL 28 • 2022 provided the audio system. The JWV has a long history of support for the memorial’s efforts, having regu- larly sponsored their annual fundraising galas. Two of JWV’s own have been recipients of the gala’s Victory Awards: Art Fishman in 2016 and 100-year-old Guy Stern last October. The JWV’s support continued at the groundbreaking with a large turnout of its membership, includ...…
…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 17 ON THE COVER said, “I am keenly aware of the significance of the sacri- fices made by all members of the Greatest Generation. My parents served — my father in uniform and my mother on the home front.” “The task now, ” Schenk said, “is keeping those memories alive, which now falls to my generation and those who will follow. The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Memorial Park in Royal Oak is Michigan’s ...…
…18 | APRIL 28 • 2022 ON THE COVER continued from page 17 what you did for freedom for this whole world. And we are not going to let Vladimir Putin take over Ukraine. We’re going to give the Ukrainians every- thing they need to beat them back. It’s a tribute to you that we’re just not going to let that happen.” U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens was not in attendance but expressed her support on Facebook. She said, “Incredibly inspired by T...…
…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 19 MY PERSONAL REFLECTIONS I am a proud patron of JWV Post 510 and enjoy the ongoing privilege of sharing time with the WWII veterans who I have come to know so well. I am also a past board member of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial who continues to consult with the current leadership on media relations. I cannot adequately describe the feeling I had witnessing the wonderful gathering at the April 7 groundb...…
…20 | APRIL 28 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY T here are two sides expressed through Gary Gulman’s outlook, and he is about to show both on Michigan stages. His inclina- tions converge in ways that allow certain segments to be emphasized according to the audience. His comedic side will dom- inate the focus of his appear- ance Wednesday evening, May 11, at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor as he performs the act solely written by him — “Gar...…
…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 21 [some] in discussing [their problems] with their families and [others] understanding what a family member was going through. “I’ve comforted a lot of people who were crying at the show because they were excit- ed to share their experience with me. I’m very touched by that. It’s very moving, and I’m very grateful to take some- thing that had taken so much from me and given back in a way.” Gulman said his quest t...…
…22 | APRIL 28 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY A n upcoming commu- nity event presented by Hebrew Free Loan and JCC’s Jfamily, in collabo- ration with 20+ youth-serving organizations, looks to help high school students with their next big step. The program, Knowledge Before College, is designed to help Jewish families in Michigan get their high school students’ college applications ready. Three experts from the community will share helpful...…
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…APRIL 28 • 2022 | 25 responsible for writing the storyline and developing the characters that drive the play’s theme. He painted the char- acters life-sized on wood and created the animation that will be presented at the open- ing of the play and at different times throughout. In addi- tion, along with Glazer, his visual art will be displayed in a gallery-type setting along with other pieces of work from other Kadima and Choices mem...…
…OUR COMMUNITY W est Bloomfield’s Keter Torah Synagogue is Michigan’s only Sephardic synagogue. “That, in and of itself, lends itself to the unique- ness of what we are,” said third-generation president Rick Behar, whose grandparents Jacob and Judith Chicorel founded Keter Torah in 1917 after arriving in Detroit from Turkey. Behar’s grandfather, Jacob Chicorel, was a president, the chazzan and spiritual leader for 46 years. Behar’s...…
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