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…Contents , • • Nutrition __4„, Speaking thejewishnews.com Sept. 3-9, 2009 14-20 Elul 5769 Vol. CXXXVI, No. 5 1 K By Barbara Beznos, RD, LD/N Integrated Nutrition, LLC On The Cover: ties- Metro Centennial Fest Current and former members of Beth Tephilath Moses in Mt. Clemens dance together at the synagogue's 100th anniversary celebration. Friendship Counts 11 Friendship Circle grows via outreach, donors. Clover Hill Changes 14 Ne...…
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…The Insider Raffle's Resonance eople with special needs will benefit from the Detroit Jewish community's first Super Raffle. Their needs are important and so is the cause of serv- ing these good folks, who represent one of our treasured resources. Through no fault of their own, they have spe- cial needs that we as a community can, and must, provide. Enriching their lives and immersing them in the commu- nity should be our communal quest. Pro...…
…Letters LIFE HAS ITS MOMENTS... Senators Challenged Thank you for your article "Letter Of The Law" (Aug. 20, page 19) on the ...MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE TRUNK SHOW PAN Do RA' September 10-11-12 UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS eMERY'S GIFT WITH PURCHASE Receive a free lobster clasp bracelet with your purchase of $100 or more of PANDORA C reative Jewelers, Inc_ 248-855-0433 .Good while supplies last, limit one per customer 'prior sales exclude...…
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…Bags,;-.A&eE Front Lines DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Treif Decision The U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati last month ruled against a Michigan prison inmate who sued the Michigan Department of Corrections for taking away his kosher meals. Phillip Berryman, 66, serving a life sentence for murder, had his kosher meal privileges taken away in 2005 after he pur- chased non-kosher candy, soup and pizza sauce at the prison store. Berryman claimed the fo...…
…We wish to thank the following individuals who have lent their support to ensure the success of this event. Barbra and Peter Alter Michelle and Jeff Appel Nancy and Howard Baron Nancy and Richard Richard Barr Madge and Mandell Berman Sandra Berman and Martin Goodman Anaruth and Dr. Henri Bernard Dr. Monica Brockmeyer Tracye and Dr. Bobby Blum Penny and Harold Blumenstein Lisa and Richard Broder Ruthan and Bernard Brodsky Lynda Charfoos Nichol...…
…Tickets are for movies, sporting events, buses and airplanes. Not for shut. You're invited to our friendly and spiritual home for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur. No tickets needed. Na membership required. No strings attached. Shanah Tovah! w , b)zke-s fcD7 zarv6m nneo, ocaqon VVVVVV0 Q h a c D - ,) 1534630 inner Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ENID & GARY GOODMAN CCA & GARY SAKW Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd, S...…
…Metro N Friendship Counts Despite economy, Friendship Circle grows through community outreach and expanded donor base. Ronelle Grier Meer Family Friendship Campus in West Bloomfield. The 23,000-square-foot build- ing abounds with activity throughout the week. Each year, more than 2,500 special education students from 70 local public schools visit Weinberg Village, housed in LifeTown's lower level, to participate in "Lessons for Life," a ...…
…Metro ON THE COVER Friendship Counts from page 11 Bassie and Rabbi Levi Shemtov mt. i" 1, I i r 14.FIL4 ' Rabbi Pinson , 1111411 141i ,t) VS7 5 iSkiit .1‘ 1 I!! tr. Above: A Recovery Home interior — inviting and cozy Left: The Friendship House library has a wealth of resources. Walk4Friendship — How To Go The 4th annual Walk4 Friendship will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept.13, starting at the Jewish Community Center in West Blo...…
…What would you GI VE to enrich her quality of life? It is difficult to watch the effects of aging on a loved disorders through every day cultural, spiritual, and one who once was vibrant and productive. For those educational programs and services. Ninety percent of who need help, the Jewish Federation funds 18 the dollars raised go directly to those most in need. partner agencies including Jewish Senior Life of No matter what you do,...…
…Metro Sharing Holy Ground Clover Hill adopts new rules to accommodate non-Jewish spouses and cremains. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor C lover Hill Park, the cemetery of Congregation Shaarey Zedek of Oakland County, has completed a two-year study and will now allow a non-Jewish spouse to be buried next to a Jewish spouse in a new, separate section of the cemetery. It will also allow the remains from a cremation in another new separate sectio...…
…SELIHOT at BETH AHM Why Beth Ahm? Ask Rabbi Rubenstein Saturday September 12, at 9 pm call him at (248) 851 6880 ext. - raysteven@cbahm.org • Open, Engaging, Welcoming An evening of song, meditation, and prayer in preparation for the High Holy Days Program / "Open the Gates" Led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein & Beth Greenapple Whatever your age or Jewish background, married or single, with or without children, you can find a spiritual co...…
…Metro Arts, Beats & Eats Popular Labor Day weekend festival has multiple Jewish connections. Robyn Gorell Special to the Jewish News A rts, Beats & Eats — Festival of Hope, always one of this region's summer highlights, boasts of several Jewish connections this year. Some event organizers are Jewish; kosher food will be available from Milk & Honey cater- ing and part of the proceeds will go to 13 local charitable entities, two of which ar...…
…AROUND TOWN A 'Reel' Production ORT's annual Rub-A-Dub fundraiser takes on a Hollywood theme. Bluma Schechter of Bloomfield Hills, Gene Curtis of West Bloomfield and Doreen Hermelin of Bingham Farms T Anna Sack of West Bloomfield and Seth Rogers of Franklin he movie biz is generating such a buzz across our state, ORT America Michigan region decided to turn its annual Rub-A-Dub fundraiser into a real produc- tion. The Aug. 20 happening at...…
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…( World FRIDAY OCTT 22009 I at the DETROIT ATHLETIC CLU , H OSPICE 0 MICHIGAN'S 24th Annual Ruth Messinger from page 19 • Congratulations to our 2009 Awardees! OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADERS HOSPICE Paul and Barbara Czamanske of michigan OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER Judy Trepeck For tickets, or to make a tribute gift in honor of one of our awardees, please contact Rae Anne Cinder, 313-578-6268 or email: rcinder@hom.org OUTSTANDING CO...…
…ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA MICHIGAN REGION PRESENTS Young Visionaries "A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL" ROI summit in Israel brings young Jewish innovators together. Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:30 pm Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI Peter Weltman Special to the Jewish News T ulsa philanthropist Lynn Schusterman finally understood how to connect with today's youth: "You have to meet young people to...…
…I World The Day The World Went Mad Detroiter recalls the horrors of the invasion of Poland 70 years ago. Sally Horwitz Special to the Jewish News Z wolen is a small town in central Poland with Radom to the west, Lublin to the east, Warsaw to the north and Krakow to the south. On Sept. 1, 1939, World War II started when Hitler's Germany invaded Poland. Three giant armored Nazi armies pressed to encircle Radom. Zwolen was caught amid a Pol...…
…ROUNDUP Conservative Rabbis Offer 'Choosing Judaism' Class Registration is underway for the Conservative community's conversion class, "Choosing Judaism," sponsored by the Michigan Rabbinical Assembly. The 24-week course gives an introduction to Judaism, Torah and Hebrew prayer. It meets 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays starting Sept.14 at Hillel Day School, 32200 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills. Tuition is $350 per person ($500 for a couple register...…
…Business & Professional Economic Boosters State lawmakers eye opportunities between Michigan, Israel. Top row from left: Shlomo Ben Asher, Rep. Dudley Spade, Rep. Chuck Moss, Sen. Mark Jansen, Rep. John Proos, Rep. Vince Gregory and Rep. Bert Johnson. Bottom row from left: Nicole Jackson, Rep. Shanelle Jackson, Linda Blumberg, Steven Miesowicz, Beth Gotthelf, Sen. Randy Richardville, Barbara Nurenberg, Jon Smalley and Rep. Richard Hammel ...…
…Spirituality Celebrating Together Beth Tephilath Moses congregants mark shul's 100-year milestone. riXITI N*3 Robert Zeve of Boca Raton, " '310V ;1ln' ?e3 Lindsey Reeves of Utica and Sid Blackman ?e3 Mini - rnnn of West Bloomfield RBI -.......... ........,..0.7.,x- --------77. -- The sanctuary of the new synagogue, dedicated in 1977. Touvania Tamer Special to the Jewish News Mt. Clemens C ongregation Beth Tephilath Moses (...…
…Spirituality ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA-MICHIGAN REGION Y: A~~NCSSY"t9YRif6Y SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 7:00 P.M. CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK SOUTHFIELD, MI SIC 0 Dr. Marcy Borofsky Dr. Margo teria- JUSTICE LOUIS D. BRANDEIS AWARD Learn About Holidays Congregation Beth ithm in West Bloomfield will offer lifelong Jewish learners many free, drop-in oppor- tunities to prepare for the Days of Awe by watching lectures on DVD. All are welco...…
…TORAH PORTION This Tale Of Two Mountains Tells All Shabbat Ki Tavo: Deuteronomy 26:1- 29:8; Isaiah 60:1-22. Take advantage of low prices on I n this week's Torah blessings was full of veg- portion, the chil- etation. Even though they dren of Israel are were exposed to the same instructed to perform an conditions, they were very unusual ceremony at the different. sight of two mountains, There is no doubt that Mt. Grizim and Mt. Eival. natu...…
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