…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 47 CAMPS CAMP RAMAH IN CANADA RAMAH EASTERN GREAT LAKES (REGL) 100 Elder St. Toronto, ON M3H5G7 Canada campramah.com Located in the beautiful Muskoka region of southern Ontario, Camp Ramah in Canada features outstanding programs on the waterfront, in sports and outdoor adventure, and in the arts — all within the context of a vibrant, fun and caring Jewish community. We offer a number of different sessions ...…
…48 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 CONSIGNMENT LE SHOPPE TOO 3325 Orchard Lake Road Keego Harbor MI 48320 (248) 481-8884 leshopperetail@gmail.com www.leshoppetoo.com We are an upscale consignment shop specializing in iconic 20th-century furniture and art with estate sale auction and appraisal services all under one roof. EDUCATION ANN ARBOR ACADEMY 1153 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Annarboracademy.org Ann Arbor Academy is a national...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 49 2 4 8 . 9 1 5 . 8 8 8 8 | W W W . A A R O N S E S T A T E S A L E S . C O M 2 6 1 E A S T M A P L E • B I R M I N G H A M , M I 4 8 0 0 9 T H E M O S T P R O F E S S I O N A L T E A M I N T H E I N D U S T R Y …
…50 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 THE ZEKELMAN HOLOCAUST CENTER 28123 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 holocaustcenter.org (248) 553-2400 The HC strives to engage, educate and empower visitors to learn from the Holocaust to stand up for one another’s rights. Artifacts, including a Holocaust-era boxcar, survivor testimonials, art and a sapling from the tree outside Anne Frank’s hiding place bring personal stories to life. Museum...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 51 member and on the Board of NESA (National Estate Sale Association), fully bonded and insured, and a member of ACNA (Antiques & Collectables National Association). EDMUND FRANK & COMPANY II (313) 854-6000 (313) 402-6110 edmundfranksales@gmail.com If you are considering an estate or moving sale, put our 46 years of experience to work for you. We know how difficult it is to dismantle a home. Our caring and p...…
…52 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 for you 24 hours a day. Anyone can acknowledge that your loved one died. We understand that your loved one lived. IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 18325 W. Nine Mile Road Southfield MI 48075 (248) 559-0020 www.irakaufman.com Bringing together family, faith and community, the Ira Kaufman Chapel blends tradition and progress. When you call us, you’ll talk to a member of our staff, not an answering service. We stream funer...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 53 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER MICHIGAN CHAPTER 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48033 800-292-3900 alz.org/gmc @alzmichigan (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter is the premier source of information and support for Michigan residents living with dementia and their families and caregivers. Through our statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Asso...…
…54 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 KAUFMAN CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SPEECH, LANGUAGE, SENSORY- MOTOR & AUTISM TREATMENT 6625 Daly Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-3430 kidspeech.com The Kaufman Children’s Center is an award- winning special-needs clinic that provides speech and language therapy, occupational and sensory integration therapy, social skills instruction, and both home and center-based ABA autism programs. We offer bright, ...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 55 Friendship House — a Jewish recovery community that offers friendship, support and a variety of programs that facilitate lasting success. GESHER HUMAN SERVICES 29699 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 559-5000 geshermi.org Gesher Human Services helps people lead more stable and fulfilling lives through career mobility, behavioral health programs and residential services. Uniting two of Metro Detroi...…
…56 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT 6735 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2030 Bloomfield Hills MI 48303 (248) 642-4260 www.jewishdetroit.org The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is the central communal organization of the Detroit Jewish community. Federation is committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future in Metropolitan Detroit, in Israel and aroun...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 57 NOVAK REAL ESTATE PARTNERS 275 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 408-7811 www.novakreteam.com Linda Hiller Novak and Frank Novak are a mother- and-son team that make up Novak Real Estate Partners. We offer our clients expertise in real estate, marketing, negotiating, sales and exemplary service. When you buy and sell with Novak Real Estate Partners, we treat you like you are family. Experience...…
…58 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION KRAVINGS 25270 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 967-1161 kravingsdetroit.com Our mission is to provide a quality and memorable experience for all of our customers and team members that raises the bar of service and food in the kosher dining and event industry. RETAIL ORCHARD MALL 6445 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248)-855-33...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 59 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 661-1836 TTY #711 www.jslmi.org We nurture a sense of community and enrich the lives of older adults while embracing Jewish values and celebrating life. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. MAGNOLIA BY THE LAKES 1700 Cass Lake Keego Harbor, MI (248) 683-2200 www.magnoliabythelakes.com Magnolia by the Lakes is a premier resort-style European senior living village over...…
…60 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 ST. ANNE’S MEAD 16106 W. 12 Mile Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 557-1221 stannesmead.org With a 55-year legacy of offering the highest quality care, St. Anne’s Mead is a leader in senior living. From our award-winning kitchen to our professional and loving staff and life enrichment activities, St. Anne’s Mead remains steadfast in its mission: To provide quality care in assisted living, memory care and extended...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 61 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 bet...…
…62 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 “Women to Work, ” a free four- week course which aims to provide women who have been out of the workforce with the vital skills to gain immediate employment, will hold an infor- mational meeting on Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program is offered by Gesher Human Services and will be held in-person at its headquarters in Southfield (29699 Southfield Road). “Women to Work” sessions will then start on Ja...…
… Aaron Mendelson Heating and Cooling, LLC. 248-855-0437 Cell: 248-912-2292 License # 7118488 Maintenance, Installation, Repair & Hot Water Heaters Ajmendelson1@gmail.com FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973 $85 SERVICE FEE 24/7 Emergency Service FREE ESTIMATES • LICENSED & INSURED HANDYMAN SERVICE • Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical REMODELING • Kitchen • Bath • Basement A&E ConstruCtion 248-425-9565 Serving the Jewish Community ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY MATTHEW SPENCER ALTMAN, 23, of Clarkston, died Dec. 18, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Amy and Lloyd Altman of Clarkston; brother, Joshua Altman; aunts and uncles, Bonnie and Larry Woodberg, Karin and Harry Indig, Larry Barit; many loving cousins. Matthew was the loving grandson of the late Nita and the late Irving Barit, the late Mary and the late Louis Altman. Contributions may be made t...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 65 Fla., died Dec. 16, 2022. She was a co-founder of See Eyewear. Mrs. Golden is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Golden; son and daughter-in-law, Seth and Hilary Golden; daughter and daughter-in-law, Jessica Golden and Nicolette Maruri; grandchildren, Gabriella, Giuliana and Gemma Golden, Lenyn Golden-Maruri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Jo Anne Shepherd, and Charles and Lisa Shephe...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 SANDY KANTOR, 84, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 19, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Kantor; children, Leslie (Tim) Lessnau, Ray (Elise) Kantor and Alan (Becky) Kantor; grandchildren, Naomi, Lexi and Sarah Kantor, Vanessa and Isaac Kantor; sisters, Faye Huegel and Jackie Reckseit. He was the adoring brother- in-law of Jack (Cindy) Kravitz and Donia Foster. H...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 67 Cynthia Lupiloff (Wolf); daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeremy Samson; daughter, Dana Lupiloff and partner, Zach Butler; granddaughters, Ruby and Stella Samson; many other loving family members and friends. Contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131, parkinson. org; Temple Israel, Samson Family Minyan Fund, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 68 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 Todd (Jess), Kobey (Mindy Snitow), Maya (Nick Quaranto), Aviva, Arden, Elianna (Leeor Jaffe); four great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Chamber Music Detroit, 440 Burroughs St., Suite 225, Detroit, MI 48202, chambermusicdetroit. org/givenow. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MICHAEL FREDERIC ...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 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 sman...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 70 | DECEMBER 29 • 2022 The Amazing Mr. D. I never met the man, and I dearly wish I would have had the honor to do so. Nearly every day, however, I think of Bill Davidson. This is because I so often enter the online archive named for him, the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History, which the Da...…
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…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 3 60 Celebrity News EVENTS 61 Community Calendar ETC. ‘Remembrance 62 in Action” Holocaust-themed exhibit from the JN Archives visits Battle Creek. The Exchange 63 Obits 65 Looking Back 70 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 A Point of Contention Michigan’s “Count Day” falls on Yom Kippur this year. 16 A Place to Mourn Clover Hill Park Cemetery plans to open expanded Shiv...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 4 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 opinion Ken Burns’ Holocaust Documentary May Be Hard on America, But Not Hard Enough S eventy-eight years ago, David Ben-Gurion rose before the Asefat Hanivcharim, Palestine Jewry’s elected assembly, and delivered an explosive “j’accuse” against the Allies for abandoning Europe’s Jews during the Holocaust. The words of the man who would soon be Israel’s first prime minister take on...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 5 Eric Y. Lutz ZOA CAMPUS INITIATIVE Sunday, November 13, 2022 Dr. Barry Tigay JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS AWARD Celebrating o o o VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MIZOA.ORG ZOA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. TO JOIN THE TRIBUTE COMMITTEE OR TO ATTEND THE EVENT, CONTACT: 248-672-7713 · kobi@mizoa.org 24525 Southfield Road · Southfield, MI 48075 2022 ZOA GALA MICHIGAN REGION …
…PURELY COMMENTARY 1942 - 2022 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org 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...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com SEPTEMBER 29• 2022 | 7 Julie and Michael Abrams Nina Abrams Barbara and Daniel Abramson Judy and Joel Adelman AEA Investors Judy Ancell Elaine and Robert Appel Henry Appelman Betsy Appleton and Eric Zuckerman Tracy and Jeff Aronoff Joanne and Danny Aronovitz Jody and Gary Astrein Meredith and Jeffrey Band Debbie and H...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 8 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 column Dust and Stars for the Days of Awe S urfing the expanses of space and time in distances that challenge understanding and imagination, the James Webb Space Telescope has become a mild personal obsession since it was launched in December 2021. The Space Telescope is approximately the size of a large truck. Orbiting the sun — nearly 1 million miles from Earth — it is explorin...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 9 Israel and argues for mercy on Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham challenges Divine will and rises above ashes and dust to be a champion for those who cannot advocate for themselves. In that sense, the Days of Awe are not only about self-effacement before the heavenly throne. Because the Days of Awe are about the possibility of soul searching, and about the prospect of change based on reflection; they are also ...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 10 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 student’s corner The Importance of Volunteering in Our Community Yiddish Limerick G rowing up in a Jewish family has always been important to me, as I resonate with the strong sense of community and deep histo- ry that brought us to where we are today. I am constantly looking for ways to learn more about my religion and incorporate strong values into my life, which is part of what...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 11 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 19-21, 2022 | HAMILTON, ON Art Gallery of Hamilton | David Braley Health Sciences Centre THE HONORABLE IRWIN COTLER Canada’s First Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism DARA HORN | Award winning author of “People Love Dead Jews” ALANA NEWHOUSE | Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tablet Magazine ELISHA WIESEL | Advocate and son of...…
…OUR COMMUNITY 12 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 M ichigan Count Day falling on Oct. 5 — Yom Kippur — has become a point of contention this year for some in the Jewish commu- nity. While some view the timing of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar falling on the day when school administrators encourage perfect attendance to leverage maximum per-pupil funding as nothing more than a bureaucratic oversight, others see it as insensitive in an...…
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…14 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 continued from page 12 OUR COMMUNITY and represented. This should be an item for discussion at the state legislative level next year. ” INCENTIVIZING COUNT DAY Whether or not a child is excused for religious reasons, students are highly incentivized to show up to school that day. Children in attendance are often treated to prizes, pizza parties or other sweet goodies, or even tickets to Detroit Pistons ...…
…Rolling Hills 3300 Crumb Road Commerce Township, MI 48390 RollingHillsRetirement.com 248-716-1887 Call today to RSVP or schedule a private tour! Oktoberfest Celebrate Oktoberfest! Join us for a happy hour featuring live Polish music from local band, Na Zdrowie, traditional German pretzels, a refreshing mug of your favorite brew, and good times with great friends! RSVP by October 3 Friday, October 7 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Now is the ...…
…16 | SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY C lover Hill Park Cemetery is planning to open its newly expanded Shiva Center just after the High Holidays. The 104-year-old Jewish cemetery, opened in 1918 by Congregation Shaarey Zedek, is hoping that the reno- vated gathering space will provide com- fort and convenience for mourners to focus on what’s most important follow- ing the death of a loved one: healing. With the ground broken in Dec...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 17 The expansion comes at an important time when COVID-19 cases continue to remain high. Throughout the 1,000 square feet within the Barnett Family Shiva Room and with the addi- tional space on the Bleznak Family Patio, Raznick says there is plenty of room. “Both spaces combined, there’s a lot of circulation for COVID-19 aware- ness and distancing,” she explains. Plus, “if people wanted to have an intimate s...…
…C louds and rain were no deterrent to the community turnout for the third Annual Michigan ADL Walk Against Hate on Sunday, Sept. 18. The goal of the walk was to raise awareness and funds to support the critical work of the ADL. ADL Regional Director Carolyn Normandin said the vast and diverse turnout represents a united commitment to a world free of hate. “When I think about what I witnessed on Sunday, Sept. 18, I am really...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 19 board member of nearly 40 years, said, “I am very proud that we continue to lead the fight against hate, bigotry and antisemitism — now for over 100 years. “This year’s Walk Against Hate honoree, Arthur Horwitz, is a very fitting choice. He’s an outstanding journalist, community leader and great thinker, and I’m proud to call him my friend.” Michigan ADL’s Walk Against Hate took place in three location...…
…T emple Jacob is a small Reform synagogue in the city of Hancock in the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The area, like the temple, has a rich history. The Keweenaw Peninsula was the site of the first copper boom in the United States, leading to its moniker, “Copper Country. ” The boom led to hundreds of thousands of people who arrived in the area that was rich with copper ore. Along with t...…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 21 Holden said. During the academic year for Michigan Tech, the High Holidays, Chanukah, Purim and Pesach are the main festivals and services the temple observes and provides. Shabbat services are held every month, but not weekly. B’nai mitzvah classes are also offered. Michigan Tech established a Hillel last year and Temple Jacob is working with them to provide services for their students. It was three year...…
…F rankel Jewish Academy (FJA) nominated Aliyah Lofman, 16, of West Bloomfield as Volunteer of the Week for her active role as a leader in school activities and passion for community service. “ Aliyah Lofman, a senior at Frankel Jewish Academy, is an excellent student, the leader of the FJA Zionist club and National Honor Society, and a member of the Girls Varsity Tennis Team, ” said Rabbi Elliot Pachter, FJA ’s rabbinic advisor....…
…SEPTEMBER 29 • 2022 | 23 As the new year begins, we invite you to join us in our advocacy work, community service projects, and programming. NCJW | MI is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action, is inspired by Jewish values, and strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. WISHES OU...…
…F or the next year, Daria Sivan, Lihi Shtiglits, Aya Giladi and Michal Neuman will make Michigan their home away from home as our community’s Shinshiniot. In Israel, they live in the Central Galilee, Metro Detroit’s Partnership2Gether region, where programs like the Israeli Camper Program and Detroit Community Teen Mission give individuals in Israel and Michigan the chance to connect and develop lifelong bonds. So, you probabl...…
