…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 55 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/H...…
…56 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE ON THE COVER All music lovers are invited to celebrate Klezmer and Yiddish culture. M ichigan is gearing up for its first annual Klezmer Festival, KlezMitten. Spearheaded by Alan Posner of Berkley, the Sept. 15 event will include heritage-rich performances by four area Klezmer bands and a lively celebration of all things Yiddish, right here in Downtown Detroit. Posner’s goal of the pilot event is...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 57 J N the band’s part-time dance leader. Posner’s wife of nine years, Michelle, plays the flute in the band. Their sons Asher, 7, and Owen, 5, are clearly following in the family’s musi- cal footsteps although neither play an instrument yet. As well as the Posners, Klezundheit includes violinist David Reed, alto saxist Matt Harris, trumpeter David Lurie, trom- bonists Zoe Cutler and Howard Collens, tubist Matt Ad...…
…58 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 M imi Fox has spent many years devoting her jazz guitar talents to compos- ing, live performing, recording and teaching. She has connected with platforms in Michigan, where a Kalamazoo-made guitar has been designed in her honor. In all her musical time around the world, Fox hasn’t been scheduled to appear with the Detroit Jazz Festival — until this year, when the Mimi Fox Organ Trio can be heard from 8:05-9...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 59 DETAILS KlezMitten will take place Sept. 15 at International Institute, Midtown Detroit, 111 E. Kirby St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $20; kids under 12 are free. Kosher food will be provided by Small World Kitchen. For more information, email Alfposner@gmail.com. Link for tickets: https://klezundheit.ludus.com. Goltz, the newest member of the Klezmephonic band; she only joined in 2022. “I’m exc...…
…6 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 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: ...…
…60 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N MORE KANE, TWO NEW SERIES AND TWO NEW FLICKS Last week, I had an item about Between the Temples, a critical- ly acclaimed film that opened in theaters on Aug. 23. I noted that Carol Kane, 72, co-stars in the film. She plays a widow who takes bat mitzvah lessons from a much-younger, widowed cantor (Jason Schwartzman, 44). They eventually enter into an unlikely romantic relationship. In my column, I inadvert...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 61 J N ARTS&LIFE WEEKLY RECIPE N othing says fall is coming like the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon wafting through your home. These Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars are a nostalgic treat, taking you back to childhood mornings when breakfast meant a sweet pastry fresh from your mom’s toaster. They’re a delightful companion to your morning coffee or a cold glass of milk. I hope these bars bring as much joy to your ...…
…62 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N SEE ‘FIDDLER’ NOW-SEPT. 22 Fiddler on the Roof is on stage at the Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. Third St., Saint Clair, Mich. This epic, timeless musical is both a spirited, humorous look at rural life and a serious portrait of sweeping change. For tickets: thumbcoasttheaters.com. CRITTERS UP CLOSE NOON-3 PM, AUG. 31 (SAT.) At the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor. This monthly series fe...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 63 MUSICAL STAGED SEPT. 6-22 (THURS.+) At Birmingham Players, 34660 Woodward, Birmingham. Memphis the Musical is a tale of fame, forbidden love and the power of music set in the racially charged 1950s. In a city divided by prejudice, one man dares to challenge the status quo, igniting a cultural revolution. This production contains racially charged content and language, as well as scenes of physical abuse. Vie...…
…64 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 45. Labor Day Word Search Carpenter September Break Celebrate End Summer Police Picnic Fall Teacher School Workers Weekend Monday Family Holiday Vacation Firefighter Nurse Barbecue The recent Olympics were fantastic. Simone Biles did amazing things during the gymnastics competition — although I was surprised...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 65 J N H igher Hopes! is once again partnering with Famous Dave’s to provide a Labor Day BBQ feast for 1,000 families fighting food insecurities in Detroit. Families in the Detroit Head Start programs will pick up generous food kits on Friday, Aug. 30. Included in the kits is everything needed for a delicious Labor Day weekend BBQ, including pork, spices, sauces, sides, Jiffy mix, watermelon, baked beans, fres...…
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…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 69 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY LAWRENCE COHEN, 91, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 20, 2024. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Lisa Cohen, and Ted and Julie Cohen; daughter, Margaret “Miggy” Cohen; grandchildren, Jonah Cohen, Jordan and Megan Cohen, and Sara Swain; great-grandchild, Brielle Cohen. Mr. Cohen was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Cohen. Interment was at Mac...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 7 J N JOIN US! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH 12:00-2:00PM LONGACRE HOUSE 24705 FARMINGTON ROAD FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336 RSVP by September 18TH by calling (248) 850-1351. You’re invited to a special lunch and learn event with Rose Senior Living Farmington Hills, a brand- new senior living community in your neighborhood. Learn about Rose Senior Living and the benefits of joining our Founders Club! Independent Livi...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 70 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N Road, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48033, epilepsymichigan.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JACK IRWIN FRANKFORD, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 17, 2024. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Deb Bingham, Warren and Richelle Frankford; daughter and son- in-law, Michelle and Dr. Evan Glazer; grandchildren, Ashlee...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 71 J N coville-apartments. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ALLAN KATZ, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Katz; sister, Bess Gorelick; nieces and nephews, Linda Gordon, Elaine and Mark Blumenfeld, Gerry Gorelick and Susan Levitan, and Nancy Gorelick and Cyrus Hoseyni; other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Katz was the loving brother of the late Sarah and the ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 72 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N continued from page 71 beloved sister of the late Maxine Herman; the mother of the late Adam Niskar. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. LEO DAVID ORDIN, 95, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2024. He was the ...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 73 grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Rimar, Isaac and Lev Latin. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Rimar. Interment took place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Contributions may be made to the World War II Legacy Memorial. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ROSLYN NADINE (PERNICK) SPENCER, 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 14, 2024, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Roz was born in ...…
…74 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N Theodore Bikel: Renaissance Man L ast Sunday, The J held a special event to commemorate a most extraordinary person: Theodore Bikel (1924-2015). It featured the debut of the documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem. As the event announcement stated, Bikel’s “contributions in the fields of music, drama, Yiddishkeit and tikkun olam continue to influence.” If anyone deserves the title of a “Ren...…
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…8 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N W hen Nate Sherman, 17, heads off to school at the University of Michigan this fall, he’ll know more about what to expect as a Jewish student on campus, he says. The incoming freshman from Bloomfield Hills says he feels more prepared after taking part in a “Jewish Students on Campus” event for students and parents on building community and combating antisemitism. The Aug. 14 event, hosted at Temple Shir...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 9 J N on around the country, it’s just a matter of finding what works.” Tessa Hewitson, a rising junior from White Lake who attends University of Michigan-Dearborn, was asked by her Hillel director to speak on the panel. She says as one of the estimated 50 Jewish students on her campus, it was important to her to participate. “What my Jewish impact looks like on campus is different from those where they can hav...…
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…10 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 J N essay Returning to Israel I n August of 2023, I was on a Fact Finders trip to Israel with Michigan State students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, to learn about the conflict on the ground in Israel. We spent time in the Gaza Envelope region, specifically Sderot and Kfar Aza. In Sderot, we visited a playground made up almost completely of bomb shelters; in Kfar Aza, we talked to a resident who explained ...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 11 J N organization that creates the “Bring Them Home Now” dog tags. We pack- aged dog tags and other materials, which are sold to aid the families of the hostages, as well as help them share their stories. When we toured the site of the Nova Festival massacre in Re’im, a man saw us as he was getting into his car. He stopped and, hanging halfway out of the car, begged us to tell his story and the story of h...…
…12 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 J N MICHAEL SUDHALTER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Season No. 2 in Motor City’s Ryan Turell Motor City’s Ryan Turell continues his drive to become continues his drive to become fi rst Orthodox player in NBA. fi rst Orthodox player in NBA. OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY …
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 13 J N R yan Turell always has a smile on his face. He could be doing the most mundane basketball drill, and he’d be thrilled to be in the moment. It doesn’t matter if it’s Madison Square Garden or like Jan. 6, 2024, a regular season G-League game in suburban Dallas. “I love playing this game,” said Turell, a 6-foot-7, 190- pound forward for the Motor City Cruise, the G-League affiliate of the Detroit Piston...…
…14 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 that it’s cleared by the NCAA is if they play a non-college team. That’s where teams like Athletes for Israel, made up of players from various sources, play an important role. It allowed Turell to face Division I powerhouse schools, like Arizona and Kansas State. Turell scored 32 points against KSU — a team that was just a few minutes away from a Final Four bid last year — and 30 points against Arizona, which...…
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…16 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 and the Pistons upset Turell’s beloved Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 NBA Finals. The Pistons had a notably Jewish connection that season, with Larry Brown as head coach. In high school, Turell starred at Valley Torah High School and played for an AAU Basketball Team created by former UCLA and NBA player Earl Watson. His AAU team was comprised of a who’s who of southern California roundball talent. He turned...…
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…C ongregation Shaarey Zedek’s annual Leypsa and Rabbi Irwin Groner Memorial Lecture takes place Thursday, March 7. In as critical of a time as ever, this year’s event will feature Israel’s former ambas- sador to the United States, Michael Oren, who has devoted his life to serving Israel and the Jewish people around the world. The American-born Oren moved to Israel in the 1970s where he joined the IDF and served in the 1982 Lebanon ...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 19 J N O n the evening of Feb 15, Knollwood Country Club was set to host an FIDF Young Adult event. Because of security concerns, the event was moved to Temple Israel. Nevertheless, that evening a group of protestors arrived and blocked both the entrance and exit to Knollwood property. West Bloomfield Police quickly dealt with the protests and the crowd soon left once they realized it was an empty venue. Unfortunate...…
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…20 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 J N A bout 225 Friends of the IDF (FIDF) young supporters gathered Feb. 15 at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield in a strong show of solidarity with the thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on the frontlines. The solidarity gathering allowed Michigan-based young Jewish professionals to show their support for Israel’s soldiers during their greatest time of need. One hundred percent of proceeds...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 21 J N O n Sunday, March 10, you can be a part of an evening full of connec- tion, listening and supporting each other through meaningful conversations and shared stories. Five speakers, Max McColl, Chayala Torgow, Tina Clements, Mia Bragman and Sean English, will bravely share their personal journeys related to topics deal- ing with mental health, commu- nity and life. The live storytelling event presented by F...…
…I n the face of adversity, the human spirit has a remarkable capacity to shine brightly, bringing warmth and hope to even the darkest corners of our world. Meet fifth-grader DeeDee Lefkowitz of Southfield, a compassionate and determined 10-year-old girl whose baking skills became a ray of hope for the displaced community of Kibbutz Zikim, located in the south Israel. DeeDee single- handedly raised $800. On that fateful day, Oct. 7...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 23 J N C aregiving is an import- ant public health role that affects the quality of life for millions of individuals, including those with developmental disabilities. And the impact of caregivers on life and community makes the work they do a critical part of a strong society. On Sunday, March 3, local nonprofit JARC, an organi- zation serving adults with developmental disabilities, will honor the work of thei...…
…I n a congregation that’s tagline is “Big enough to enrich you, small enough to know you,” what makes Beth Ahm of West Bloomfield so special? Well, many things, accord- ing to their spiritual leader Rabbi Steven Rubenstein, who has been its rabbi since arriving from Queens in 2005. Congregation Beth Ahm, which in Hebrew means “house of the people,” is a friendly, comfortable congregation filled with approximately 320 down-to- ...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 25 J N “THE SMALL CONGREGATION ALLOWS FOR CONSTANT BONDING TO OCCUR.” — ZEEV MAINE Rabbi is nice and welcomes everyone.” According to Rabbi Rubenstein, “What we see on Shabbat and the holiday services reflects the feel of our congregation: warmth, openness and individuality.” What makes Beth Ahm unusual is that it has no cantor. Adult volunteers and post b’nai mitzvah students help Rabbi Rubenstein lead th...…
…26 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 J N P ublic officials are subject to con- stant scrutiny today — every action and word, however casual, can be captured on a cell phone and post- ed on many platforms, sometime with misleading descriptions. Often policy issue differences are transformed into person- al attacks and family members may be caught in the crossfire. Despite these challenges, some individu- als still believe that public service is wor...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 27 J N continued on page 29 prosecutors, investigators and analysts in this unit has resulted in criminal charges, convic- tions and court supervision of some offenders. Carolyn Normandin, regional director, Michigan ADL, says that it’s “really important to have someone who understands that hate crimes are message crimes — they bring absolute terror to their targets. ” She says that the Hate Crimes and Domestic ...…
…28 | FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 H ow can I make a dif- ference? I’m just one person so how can I hope to change anything? Is it possible to create more justice in our world? Imagine you are a teenager; you care about our country but have no idea how your one voice could possibly have an impact. But then you attend the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) and you begin to realize that y...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 29 been good partners, ” Nessel says. Nine individuals have been convicted during her ten- ure as attorney general. Nessel is well-known as a strong supporter of LGBTQ rights. In 2014, she repre- sented Michigan resident April DeBoer in a case that challenged state law that didn’t recognize same-sex marriage. The DeBoer v Snyder case was combined with similar lawsuits in other states and appealed to the U.S. S...…
…FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 Season No. 2 in Motown Motor City’s Ryan Turell continues his drive to become first Orthodox player in NBA. 18 Shaarey Zedek Hosting Ambassador Michael Oren Oren will give his perspective about Israel in the wake of Oct. 7 and the ongoing war. 19 Knollwood Vandalized The country club was set to host an FIDF ev...…
…S ometimes the place where a couple first met holds extra spe- cial significance … Such as in the case of Larry and Carole Miller of Farmington Hills, who met in the Holy Land. It was July 1970. Larry Miller of Oak Park had just graduated from Wayne State. To celebrate, he went back- packing throughout Europe together with some of his Sammies (Jewish fraternity brothers.) “ And there I was, close to Israel, so I decided I just ha...…
