…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 55 Davya (Slootsky) Cohen; children, Marc (Kelly Furr) Cohen of Springfield, Va., Lisa (John) Ziebell of Henderson, Nev.; granddaughter, Amanda Cohen of Springfield; honorary granddaughter, Emily Kwiatkowski of Pittsburgh, Pa .; sister, Linda (Peter) Friedman of Tucson; nephew, Erik (Likivi Suu) Friedman of Chicago, Ill.; sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda Brook of West Bloomfield, Nan-C- Lee Pukitis of Sitges, ...…
…56 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY Born in Detroit to the late Emil and Fannie Edelson, she was the youngest of four siblings. She attended Central High and the University of Miami. She met George Must at a party and eloped with him six weeks later. She traveled the world, loved to dine, dance and embrace the world around her. Her life with George was cut short when he died in 1980 but was lucky to find love again...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 57 Beverly and Jerry Becker. Steve was an adventurous man with many hobbies, including collectables and cultivation of plants. He was acknowledged as one of the first licensed medical marijuana caregivers in the state. He survived cancer with RSO and became a well- known leader in the field of medical marijuana. He also jumped out of airplanes, scuba dived around the world and loved music, sharing these adventu...…
…58 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 Novetsky; grandchildren, Nathan Novetsky, Morgan Novetsky, Sammy Novetsky, Shayna Novetsky; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Marshall Keys, Marilyn Applebaum and Ron Thomas, Diane Novetsky and Art Guerci-Lena; he is also survived by friends of Temple Beth Emeth and Silver Maples of Chelsea; cousins, Monica Ferri, Linda Mendelson, Don Mendelson. Marvin was the dear brother of the late Jerry Novetsk...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 59 ALAN E. SCHWARTZ, 97, of Birmingham, Michigan, died after sunset on July 27, 2023. Alan was a founder and partner at Honigman LLP as well as a business, civic and Jewish community leader in Detroit for more than half a century. He created permanent, positive change. He was known for his brilliance, elegance, public service, ability to create consensus, sound advice, business acumen, and deep love of commu...…
…6 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 1942 - 2023 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: Detr...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 member of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, which bestowed upon him the Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award in 2008. Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne Shapero Schwartz, in 2017. He was the cherished father of Marc (Emily Camiener) Schwartz, Kurt (Susan) Schwartz, and Ruthanne (Joseph) Fuller. He was the proud grandfather of Chris Fuller, Mark (Charlotte Riz...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 61 son-in-law, Deborah and Dr. Andrew Colman; son-in- law, Dr. Ronald Rasansky; grandchildren, Bradley and Diana Stoler, Randy Stoler, Dr. Michael and Jennifer Rasansky, Lisa and Jay Lazar, Jodie Colman, and Dr. Brooke Colman; great-grandchildren, Camellia and Elodie Stoler, Lily and Matthew Rasansky, and Zoey and Cooper Lazar. She is also survived by her devoted caregivers, Tajuanna, Campbell, Regina, Sil and ...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 10 Years Post-Bankruptcy W e just had a rather infamous anniversary. Ten years ago, on July 18, 2013, Detroit became the largest city in American history to declare bankruptcy. Detroit’s bankruptcy was a long time coming. As early as 1982, Detroit Mayor Coleman Young stated that, if fiscal prac...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com AUGUST 3• 2023 | 7 Faceb book and Instagram @CongregationBet thAhm In-Person Daily Minyan Kaddish & Community Sunday 9:00am and 5:00pm M – F morning M – Th evening Friday evening Sunday, August 13 Experience the movement during this hands-on farming and dining experience Advance registration required Outside Kabbalat S...…
…8 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY O n Oct. 27, 2018, Robert Bowers entered Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue intending to kill Jews. His murder of 11 congregants was the deadliest antisemitic attack in our country’s history, shattering a community and forcing Jews, including me, to reckon with our place in America. At the time, I had just started a doctoral program in philosophy in New York. The attacks in Pittsburgh made...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 9 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CO-SPONSORED BY R A B B I D A V I D & A L I C I A N E L S O N LEGACY F E AT U R I N G RABBI AVINOAM SHARON THE IMPLICATIONS OF ISRAEL’S JUDICIARY CRISIS K E Y N O T E P R O G R A M Wednesday, August 23 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Avinoam Sharon: Democracy Under Attack The Implications of Israel’s Reform of its Judiciary Dessert reception follows $15 in advance, $20...…
…$200 Nov. 3-9, 2022 / 9-15 Cheshvan 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Read the candidates’ stances on key issues in the JN’s Voter Guide. See page 14 …
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-12 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 2022 Voters’ Guide Candidates answer JN’s questionnaire. 21 Sigma Delta Tau’s New Digs MSU sorority celebrates its new home. 24 What Is a Child Worth? Temple Israel and Jewish Family Service present program for on sexual abuse with gymnast who was a victim of Larry Nassar. 26 Empowering Women Detroit style icon and a...…
…4 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 for openers The Shape of Things W e are surrounded daily with many shapes. The square of a house; the roundness of the Earth. (I have recently been forced to face the fact that the Earth is actually round! Wow!) Our awareness often translates into expressions in our conversations. Consider angles and arcs, for instance, as they are hidden in our vocabulary. A beautiful bracelet, for example, a bangle, ...…
…The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit congratulates Andrea & Lawrence Wolfe on receiving the ALBERT EINSTEIN AWARD from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, for their leadership and generosity to the Institute and the State of Israel. Thank you for all you do in our Jewish community. Yasher Koach and Mazel Tov! The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit congratulates Andrea & Lawrence Wolfe on receiving the ALBER...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 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: se...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com • An Unparalleled Track Record • Breaking Barriers • Protecting the Rule of Law Vote on or before November 8th Ensuring fairness & equal access to justice Patel for the People! Paid for by Committee to Retain Judge Sima Patel, P.O. BOX 725401, Berkley, MI 48072 www.KeepJudgeSimaPatel.com COURT OF APPEALS COURT OF APPEALS...…
…8 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 guest column America’s 21st Century – Who Will Write Our Next Chapter? D uring this year’s High Holidays, I sat with my family to watch Ken Burns’ documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust and I barely got through with the first episode when I found myself pulled into the parallels to the modern day. The documentary highlights both America’s welcoming nature as a place of refuge, evident in the inspiring...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 9 BETRAYED BY YE from page 6 on their own feet.” Yet, as my own family history suggests, possessing wealth is hardly the metric of what immigrant families need to make it in America and to become meaningful contributors to American society. Trump’s proposal to expand the “public charge” became a federal rule in August 2019, authorizing immigration officials to withhold green cards from legal applicants who ...…
…10 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 guest column Jewish Values in Action guest column Safeguarding Our Jewish Future I was asked recently by a Federation officer why we hold our annual meeting in the fall, especially when our fis- cal calendar begins and ends in the spring. Neither of us knew why, but we deduced that we hold the annual meeting of the Federation to coincide with the High Holidays. Surely, it wasn’t a coincidence that we...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 11 continued on page 12 lives of our children, funding much-needed mental health services, as well as technology that enabled our schools to pro- vide remote learning. Throughout the crisis, we saw an unprecedented level of col- laboration across the communi- ty. Jewish social service agencies and Jewish welfare organiza- tions, schools and congregations worked together with extraordi- nary focus and coordination. ...…
…12 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY JEWISH VALUES IN ACTION from page 11 SAFEGUARDING OUR JEWISH FUTURE from page 11 ing Affinities Department, which is focused on engaging unaffiliated Jews within our ranks and winning. And while we always seek to include more, our roster of Federation and Foundation leaders, both volunteer and pro- fessional, is unprecedented in its range of talent, experience and dedication. We have the ri...…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER B e sure to leave time on your calendar to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the 2022 midterm election. Michigan residents have a lot at stake: proposals on voting rights and reproductive freedom; governor, attorney general and secretary of state races, state and federal legislative races; and Michigan Supreme Court justice races. The Jewish News sent a brief questionnaire to candidates ...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 15 continued on page 16 OF MICHIGAN AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL? I will work with anyone and compete with everyone to grow Michigan’s economy and keep our state at the forefront of innovation. Building on a rich tradition for Michigan governors, I was proud to travel to Israel early in my administration to strengthen relationships and establish business ties with startups and mobility companies to help Michigan comp...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 15 Secretary of State Democratic incumbent Jocelyn Benson is facing Republican challenger Kristina Karamo. Karamo’s campaign did not respond to the JN’s questions. Jocelyn Benson DESCRIBE YOUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? In a second term, my top priorities will be to continue the strides we’ve made in improving service Michigan residents are experiencing at the Secret...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 17 history, we’ve had dark moments before, and we’ve always come out the other side thanks to two things: engaged citizens and principled leaders. Engaged citizens are normal people standing up and saying, “I’m not a political person, I’m not an activist, but I’m not going to accept what’s going on.” When they do, they’re met by principled leaders who listen to them and do the right thing, even when it isn’t easy....…
…18 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY current southeast Michigan congressional districts. The district is wholly encompassed in Oakland County and includes Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills and includes communities such as Royal Oak and Ferndale in the southeastern portion of the county. Haley Stevens HALEY STEVENS DESCRIBE YOUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? My top three priorities and why I am running for...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 19 WHAT ARE MICHIGAN’S GREATEST CHALLENGES AND BEST OPPORTUNITIES? Given Michigan’s heavy reliance on the automotive industry, I believe our greatest economic challenge is ensuring that we lead the change from the internal combustion engine to the electrification of the automobile. I want Michigan companies to create a world-changing battery and other technological marvels that will make our state the capital of ...…
…20 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender, and so much more. We must push back against that by uplifting a person’s humanity and dignity. HOW MIGHT YOU WORK TO ENHANCE THE LONG AND RICH HISTORY BETWEEN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL? As a born and raised Detroiter, I’ve had the honor of being brought up and participating in movements that are centered around human rights and equality f...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 21 W hen the Sigma Delta Tau sorority dedicates its new house near the Michigan State campus Nov. 4, Sari Cicurel will be front and center, beaming like a proud parent. In a sense, that’s what she is. When Cicurel arrived on the MSU campus in 1983 as a freshman from Grand Rapids, there were no acceptable sororities on campus. Cicurel was disappointed at first, but then she and four friends decided they’d ...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 continued from page 21 her friends met at the MSU Union. Others on campus told them they were wasting their time. Guys in the Jewish fraternity at the time warned them that others had tried to bring a sorority onto campus and had failed. “Maybe we took that as a challenge, but by the time the national people showed up to make presentations, there was a small but amazing group of women who really wanted to ...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 23 approximately 180 members. Residents live in 27 single and double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Along with the commer- cial kitchen for communal meals, the four-story ele- vator-equipped structure includes a smaller “regular” kitchen where residents can fix their own meals, meeting rooms, a media room and a spacious workout studio. “Every time I pull up to the house, I just get this spe- cial feeling ...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 R achael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse former USA Gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse in 2016, which eventually led to his 2018 conviction to serve life in prison, will be speaking at a free event 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Titled “What is a Child Worth?” , the program is in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 25 nication, ” Denhollander said. “My encounters with Nassar (to treat back pain in 2000 when I was 15), were separate from my gym environment. “There was nothing that I or my parents could have done differently from being abused by Nassar. However, it was because I had that foun- dation of open communica- tion with my parents that I knew they would believe me, that was the huge redemptive part of my story. I...…
…G esher Human Services’ Women to Work program began in the 1980s to help women re-enter the workforce after significant life-changing events such as a financial need due to family job loss, divorce, death or disability of a spouse or partner. After intensive assessment, testing and job search training, par- ticipants emerge with renewed self-confidence, market-ready job skills and an action plan. Each year, the community gather...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 27 question: What does it mean to them? “We’ll ask them, ‘What imagery do they want to show that could create a bridge across a divide or be an inspi- rational message to others?” she said. The book will feature the student’s self-portrait on the left, and their image and mes- sage on the right. Each of the students will receive a copy of the finished book. “I want them to know that what they create is import- ...…
…28 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 A re you looking to get more involved in our local community? Look no further — this monthly column will provide a variety of opportunities to do just that. Whether you’re looking for a regular commit- ment or a single mitzvah, each month you’ll find a diverse list of offer- ings from which to choose. • JFamily is hosting an event on Nov. 13 for grandparents and grandchildren ages 9 and up. Along with ...…
…JEWISH SENIOR LIFE Join Us for a Festive FALL OPEN HOUSE! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM JEWISH SENIOR LIFE WEST BLOOMFIELD CAMPUS 6760 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Call to reserve your space. RSVP to Tracey at (248) 592-5048 or tproghovnick@jslmi.org You are invited to our Fall Open House where you will meet residents and learn about the incredible living options at Jewish Senior Life including Indep...…
…30 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 M iles and Deede Auster of West Bloomfield were nominated by Hospice of Michigan (HOM) as Volunteers of the Week for their passion to giving back to the organization. “Miles and Deede are the embodiment of tikkun olam, repairing the world. They see a need for help and don’t hesitate to jump in, ” said Alana Knoppow, Hospice of Michigan volunteer program manager. Before retiring as a physician, Miles was ...…
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…32 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 A new series, starting on Nov. 6, will be offered in person and on Zoom, twice weekly, at Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield. Rabbi Shneur Silberberg of Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield will lead the classes. The series will address classic questions: Why did God create the world? Is God “vengeful” or “jealous?” (as the Torah seems to indicate); personal questions: What does God want from me? Does God comm...…
…There is this special thing about the land of Israel. Whether or not you’ve been there before, as you walk the sacred ground, you’ll feel like you’ve come home. Join Partners Detroit for this dads' mission to Israel. Experience the Jewish homeland in a most unique, inspiring and uplifting way! With great food, close camaraderie, and action-packed days, this is guaranteed to be the journey of a lifetime! TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT partner...…
…A special group of seven volunteer judges will be reviewing submissions and choosing the 36 winners. Honorees will receive free three-year subscriptions to the JN and be featured in a February 2023 issue. GO ONLINE TO THEJEWISHNEWS.COM AND NOMINATE THEM BY DECEMBER 12, 2022 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Do you know someone who gives of themselves to the community in robust — and often thankless — ways? Someone you admire and aspire to...…
…F avorite recipes from three highly regarded but now-shuttered restaurants in Metro Detroit provide nostalgic satisfaction at Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green. A two-sided paper menu acknowledges dishes originated at the famous Lelli’s in Detroit, but also highlights standouts from the kitchens of other resident chefs. They are Brian Micknass, with the former Pepino’s Restaurant in Oakland County, and Chef John Somerville of The Lark,...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 Mark Zarkin and his good friend Tommy Hearns. continued from page 35 Chateaubriand sliced tableside with Zip sauce and Rack of Lamb “Genghis Khan;” chicken and veal entrees on a list of “Lelli’s Favorites, ” as well as appetizers, soup, salads, sides, pasta and des- sert. Classic dining like this never really goes out of style. NEW AMBIANCE A burst pipe in the kitchen shut- tered the restaurant in October 20...…
