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…metro >> on the cover Rabbi Ages Bill Carroll I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 around us," David Groner said. "You taught us charity and compassion in our dealings with others. You encour- aged us to have the integrity and moral courage to do what's right. You passed on your strong belief and faith in God to help us stay on course. All the while, you, by your example, demonstrated these virtues. You unequivo- cally embody the w...…
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…metro >> on the cover Case Closed District Judge Susan Moiseev calls it a career after 26 years on the bench. Robin Schwartz I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But, after I became a paralegal, I found I was as smart as or smarter than the law- yers I worked for. So, I went to law school at night and earned my degree:' All of that hard work paid off. Before taking the bench, Moiseev specialized in family law and was chief counsel ...…
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…Left: Artist Lee Bleifeld, 85, is compelled to express himself through his art. Below: Detailed, intimate pose in paper Artist Lee Bleifeld shares his life's passion through his diverse work. Lite! Michaeli Special to the Jewish News L ee Bleifeld is an artist. You see it in his eyes. In the way he expresses himself. You certainly know it from the works of art in various media that crowd the walls of his home in Oak Park. At 85, Bleifeld ...…
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…Samantha Witt, 8, her great-grandmother Mathilda Weintraub and her mom, Julie Witt, share their musical talent. She's Got Talent! Musical prodigy is third-generation piano player in this local family. Alison Schwartz Special to the Jewish News W ith a mother and great-grand- mother for piano teachers, it was only a matter of time before little Samantha Witt would make a beeline for the ivories. "She was 4 years old when she came with me ...…
…Michigan Department of Treasury 1019 (Rev. 11-12) Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c), as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL FROM PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: 2012 CURRENT AMOUNT YEAR: 2013 CHANGE 1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 2. ASSESSED VALU...…
…metro >> around town Akiva Auction I Annual event opens a window into Modern Orthodoxy. Robert Sklar Contributing Editor I is a fundraiser and has a large social component, but Akiva Hebrew Day School's annual auction also helps introduce the larger Jewish community to Modern Orthodoxy. "People need to understand what Modern Orthodoxy is:' said Akiva board chair Dr. Howard Korman, surveying the crowd on Dec. 16 at Congregation Shaarey Zed...…
…Celebrating Together Speaking Of The Unspeakable JSL residents enjoy Chanukah celebrations around town. j ewish Senior Life was alive with Chanukah programs, celebrations and concerts from the first candle lighting until the very last night. Residents, staff and the general Jewish community wel- comed musicians Rennie Kaufmann and Avy Schreiber, and children added lively play during candle-lighting cel- ebrations at several residences. It ...…
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…points of view >> Send letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com Commentary Editorial Why I Joined J Street It grasps the importance of two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. Washington recent announcement that I had joined J Street as a vice president raised eyebrows among some of my friends in the Jewish community. As recently as three months ago, I was a member of senior management at the Israel Project, a very different organiz...…
…spirituality >> Torah portion Being A Shepherd Boosts One's Resu Parshat Shemot: Exodus 1:1-6:1; Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-29:23. I n this week's Torah portion, Shemot, we begin a new book in the Torah, Exodus. In Shemot, we meet the baby Moses, the child who will become a great leader. His begin- nings are exciting, but not so auspicious. He is fated to be killed, as the Pharaoh has proclaimed an edict that all Jewish boys are to be mur-...…
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…Jason Abrams on set with business associate Kristen Cook 0- Former Detroiters bring together fabulous homes and sports stars in new HGTV series. Suzanne Chessler I Contributing Writer elebrity homes currently are where the heart is for three West Bloomfield High School gradu- ates who got to know one another after they left Michigan to pursue their dreams. Jason Abrams, Marcy Soufrine and Eric Leemon teamed up through overlapping careers ...…
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…obituaries A Life Of Kindness And Torah David Sachs Senior Copy Editor Harry Kirsbaum Contributing Writer R av Goldman was the last of the European rabbonim in this city. He witnessed a world that no longer exists, and he planted seeds for the next world." That is how Rabbi Shmuel Irons, head of the Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit, eulogized Rabbi Dr. Leo Y. Goldman, 94, who died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. The rabbi's funeral was held...…
…ROSLYN ACKNER, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 23, 2012. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Michael Levin; sons and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cynthia Levin, Jeffrey Ackner; daughter- in-law, Doreen Ackner; grandchil- dren, Todd Levin, Jodi (Brian) Tepper, Matthew (Janelle) Levin, Steven, Garrett, Andrew Ackner, Amanda Levin; great- grandchildren, Jacob, Isabella, Leah Levin, Jordyn, Allie and Noah Tepper. Mrs. Ackner ...…
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…He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Sheldon Litman of Farmington Hills; brother, Marvin Myers of Farmington Hills; grandson, Joshua Litman and fiancee, Karolyn Wolff-Beckert; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Myers was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Myers. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one's choice. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Services and arrangements by He...…
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