…Fundraising efforts help more local young adults experience Birthright Israel. •••••• ■ mh.,no.... ■••■••■■•••■■ ••, Mandell "Bill" Berman of Franklin looks on as Dorothy Gerson of Franklin, Birthright Israel Foundation President Robert Aronson and Mitchell Mondry of Bloomfield Hills chat at a fundraiser for the Birthright Israel Foundation. M y most memorable moment came while visiting Mt. Herzl National Memorial in Jerusalem when ...…
…Tornado Devasta Ann Arbor volunteer joins the Red Cross to assist in Missouri. v* .;r. 1 -)'"?" ) Lonnie Sussman Special to the Jewish News Ann Arbor T he Red Cross responds to many national disasters every year. Of course, people know about the "big" ones — Katrina, Haiti and now Joplin. There are also other disasters; in fact, the Joplin tornado was No. 47 of this fiscal year, and 29 states have declared national disasters. The Ameri...…
…metro >> around town Blending Generations FJA students introduced this year's Eighty Over Eighty honorees. A s in the past, this year's Eight Over Eighty event recognized eight distinguished senior adults, all older than 80, who have demonstrated a dedica- tion throughout their lifetimes to the Jewish values of tik- kun olam (repairing the world). But this year, the honorees were introduced by a younger generation. Teens from Frankel Jewis...…
…Learning From Lemons Lemonade Day teaches Jewish kids business, budgeting and charitable skills. I t was a cool, not-so-sunny Sunday, June 12, but that didn't chill the excitement and motivation of hundreds of Jewish kids around town as they participated in "Jewish Detroit Loves Lemonade Day." Lemonade Day is a nationwide initiative that teaches youth the skills they need to prepare them for life. Children learn to set goals, develop a busi...…
…metro "`Y "'ec ''JPIVIorganChase II E >> calendar Math Whiz Hebrew Day School student wins gold medal in national Math Olympiad. Dina Shtull Special to the Jewish News L Fran Lebowitz in Public Speaking A MARTIN SCORSESE FILM "Funny, insightful, extraordinary. Don't miss it!" -Time Out New York OPENS JULY 8TH OPENS JULY 22ND www.dia.orgidft 313.833.3237 DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS 16 June 30 2011 THURSDAY, JUNE 30 FAMILY THEAT...…
…SUNDAY, JULY 10 KENSINGTON OUTING 11 am. Temple Israel's Imagine and Brotherhood invite young families to Kensington Metropark, West Pavilion, Milford. Barbecue, games, petting farm, biking, walking trails, swimming, fishing, water park, etc. $10/family plus a seasonal or daily ($5) Metropark pass. Some addi- tional fees. RSVP by July 6: michelle® temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. ISRAELI SCOUTS SING 7 pm. The Israeli Scout Friendship Car...…
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…business & • rofessional 4r Jonathan and Sarah Jacobs and their children, Jane, 12, Kate, 10, and Thea, 8. their first robot. If someone starts building a robot or Lego structure, do you keep it there for them? You can leave your creations and the pieces go back into circulation, or you can buy it by the pound. What is the price structure? People are charged by the program. Drop- ins are $12 each, weeklong camps are $425 and four-session ...…
…If you are not wearing it... sell it!... Itor BORROW on it! business & professional >> here's to Brian M. Rosman of Commerce has graduated with an M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is completing a urological robotics research fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston. Allison Frances Gutman of Okemos became a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. She earned a master of arts from the William Davidson ...…
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…points of view Talking 2 Teens from page 21 when individuals begin exploring their identity, defining their values and shaping who they will become as adults." Our Teens' Newspaper Teens — the next generation of college students, future communal leaders and Israel activists. They're an age segment we must think a lot about now if we're going to have any chance of bringing them back to Metro Detroit post-college. There's a long history of th...…
…health & fitness >> on the cover A microscopic photo of an embryo biopsy — a single cell is removed three days after egg insemination. 1111111111110 Microscopic Miracles Modern technology screens embryos for Jewish genetic disorders. Robin Schwartz Special to the Jewish News uman genes are a part of the makeup of each and every one of us; they're the blueprints in our cells that determine whether our hair is straight or curly, our ...…
…health & fitness Carrier Father these 'typos," he continued, "and help pro- duce healthy babies." Mersol-Barg, who is Jewish, is a repro- ductive endocrinologist who assists countless couples navigating the medical and emotional pitfalls of infertility. He's a member of numerous medical societies, president of the Michigan Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Society and serves as chair of the state's Fertility Advisory Committee. He's...…
…Rabbis Encourage Genetic Testing Before Marriage of families, and it's nice to help people who are trying to expand their families and have healthy children." The lab also is helping develop lines of embryonic stem cells with the University of Michigan to study disorders including Tay- Sachs disease, which causes the central nervous system to degen- erate and often leads to death by age 4. Approximately one in 25 Ashkenazi Jews are Tay-Sachs ...…
…health & fitness >> sports Clutch Birdie Putt Clinches State Title Steve Stein Special to the Jewish News It's not just about getting you back on your feet. It's about getting you back to your life. Marvin & Betty Danto Health Care Center 248.788.5300 Heartland - West Bloomfield 248.661.1700 Heartland Health Care Center - Oakland 248.729.4400 FP.AMMEIAMUM Heartland AWN" Health Care Center Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Conta...…
…MS Hits Home Family participates in annual walk to raise awareness of crippling illness. Daniel Cherrin Special to the Jewish News F our years ago, after the birth of our third child, my wife, Marni, was diagnosed with multiple scle- rosis (MS) at age 30. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease caused by damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering that sur- rounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve impulse...…
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…Noam Shalit sits in front of a poster bearing the image of his captive son, Gilad, left, along with that of Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad, missing in action over Lebanon since 1986. Israel accepts terms of German deal for Shalit. (JTA) p rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had accept- ed a German-mediated deal for the release of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and was awaiting Hamas' response. Netanyahu did not sp...…
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…JULY 2011 I VOLUME 02 ISSUE 07 CONTENTS FEATURES 20 1Summer Travel 2011 As we reach summer's mid-point, the open road awaits and our picks for short-haul getaways won't dissapoint. Reporting by Lynne Konstantin 22 1Coming to America With America's birthday upon us, what is the immigrant experience like today? Essay by Karynne Naftolin 24 IA Day in the Life: Eastern Market Since 1841, Detroit's Eastern Market has been a hub of commerc...…
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…EDITOR'S LETTER The Elephant of Our Times t appears the phrase, "An elephant never forgets," is rooted in the no- tion that, because elephants have the largest brain of any land animal, they can store more memories; also, elephants religiously follow the same migratory paths throughout their lives. Too bad for former Rep. Anthony st Weiner (D-NY) the elephant refer- enced in the headline isn't a pachy- derm; I'm speaking, of course, of the I...…
…COMMUNITY FIVE THINGS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE THIS MONTH FOODIE Bust Out Your Knives and Pitchforks! Royal Oak scores a win with new eatery Cantina Diablo's By Esther Allweiss Ingber he two-avocado guacamole and nine margarita Cantina Diablo's choices that took Ferndale by storm can now be enjoyed at a second and larger location of Cantina 100 S. Main Street Diablo's in restaurant-friendly Royal Oak. For a fan like Royal Oak me, two has got ...…
…COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS The Zenith of Culture: Drag Queen Bingo ill the genius responsible for combining bingo with drag queens please report to the RToffice immediately for a swift kick in the ass — and some well-deserved lauding; John Waters would be so proud. This month, we tried hard to run the cultural gamut with suggestions that would appeal to the wide-ranging readership we call our family — yes, you. Happy July, Detroit. ti • r t!i...…
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…ECONOMY GIGS HOME BREW The Job Market is Sizzlin' in July Bloomfield Boys Make Detroit Bagels ur barom- eter of employer demand, the GIGS department is a regional composite of companies and in- dustries with job openings. Hot jobs, hiring's a bash, the back of your pants getting fat with cash! Okay, just because the Lovin'Spoonful did that better doesn't mean we're all wet. In fact, the chorus of hiring should be music to your ears. With ...…
…■ ECONOMY THE ROUND UP ECONOMIC OP-ED Economics In Brief Will Fed Policy Kill the Greenback's Appeal? LEADERS SAY FRAMEWORK SECURED FOR PROSPERITY Philosophies come into relief as markets gauge viable alternative to the U.S. Dollar. Michigan has the framework in place to climb back to prosperity, according to a con- sensus of economic development leaders in the state. Mike Finney, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development ...…
…ETCETERA THE Q & A KIDDUSH CLUB Our Country, 'Tis of Thee ... Best Drinks hat better reason to throw a party than our nation's birthday? You know, there's a reason our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July ... a backyard bash in Michigan would suck in February! We charged our members to seek out drinks that will make your Independence Day party squeal with delight, like the sound of that bottle rocket your juvenil...…
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…• While the neighborhood seems similar, the next-door neighbors are strikingly different. Editor's Note: As Americans celebrate their nation's birthday, we asked writer Karynne Naftolin, a Canadian by birth, to speak of her experience as a part of the huddled masses and the differences between local color and local colour. n the surprisingly lengthy list (created, edited and maintained by me) titled, "Facts About Canada that Americans Have ...…
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…A Day in the Life A photo essay by Brett Mountain Since 1841, Detroit's Eastern Market has been a hub of commerce in the city. The more things change ... the more they don't. Shoppers enjoying lunch outside Supino Pizza - Natalia Jaworski, 13, of Sterling Heights, wraps lilacs at the Sawicki Farm stand 3 0 Kayce VVin i ams, 13 flower stand of Cato at his family's Mel Holtz of Holtz Farms in Ida 24 July 2011 I RED THREAD www.redthr...…
…O ETCETERA PAPARAZZI Shabbat in the Park Il ish in the Woods knows how to draw a crowd. During a recent Friday evening, Rabbi Simcha Tolwin and his wife, Estee, hosted an early shabbat dinner at a park in Huntington Woods. Alyssa Hirsch, age 12, from Huntington Woods. Clockwide from top: Rabbi Fully Eisenberger holds his 3-month-old son Yehuda; his wife Shani; daughter, Yoch- eyed, 3; Michael, 5; and Eliyahu, 7. 2-year-old Asher Brode ...…
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