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…10 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N continued from page 8 PURELY COMMENTARY the enemy strike first. At 2 p.m. sharp, Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated, all- out assault throughout Israel, hoping to finally avenge the humiliation of 1967 and wipe the Jewish State off the map. TIME TO PANIC Golda Meir was in a panic. She called Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and begged him to convince President Richard Nixon to immediately airlift mu...…
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…12 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N Detroit expertly plays host to North America’s next generation of vibrant Jewish leaders. The Power of WE SHIMON G. LEVY SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER …
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 13 J N continued on page 14 B ack from a community event in Toronto in 2019, Lou Goldhaber and Jordon Wertheimer — both now in their fifth year of Cabinet — were sharing a cab to the hotel. As first year National Young Leadership Cabinet members at the time, they were reminiscing about the experiences of the retreat and asked themselves one very simple question: Why can’t this retreat take place in the heart of ...…
…14 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N deck and Detroit Planning Committee and engaging the support of exceptional JFMD professionals Rabbi Ari Witkin and Lauren Rubin. Slowly, the Detroit Planning Committee emerged, with powerhouse sisters-in-law Lacey and Sam Foon recruited to give Wertheimer and Goldfarber the backwind needed to take this to the next step. The arduous process of pitching Detroit and making it a reality was a commitment. “Th...…
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…16 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N class dinners and much more. The peak, one can argue, was visiting the local Detroit partners and landmark institutions — Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Repair the World, Tamarack Camps, Jewish Family Service and Friendship Circle to name a few, all the while being in panels with local community leaders. For the duration of the retreat, we were joined by local and national leaders, including JFNA CEO Eric...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 17 J N WOMEN OF VISION A N A N N U A L B E N E F I T L U N C H E O N T O S U P P O R T T H E P R O G R A M S O F N C J W | M I T H U R S DAY, O C T O B E R 1 9, 2 0 2 3 A DAT S H A L O M S Y N AG O G U E 2 9 9 0 1 M I D D L E B E L T R D . | F A R M I N G T O N H I L L S , M I 9 : 3 0A M - 3 : 3 0 P M 9 : 3 0A M - 3 : 3 0 P M O P E N T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y BO UTI Q U E S H O PPI N G L E A R N M O R E V...…
…18 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N retreat to Detroit in the first place? “Detroit has a proud, longstanding history of Jewish philanthropy. It is a great revival story of a great American city with a super vibrant Jewish community and Federation,” the retreat organizers say. “This community really punches above its weight class, and we want to showcase that to everybody.” But, above all, was the positive feedback. “We played a significa...…
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…20 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N T he early 20th century saw a migra- tion of Polish Jews to America, and a group from Radom, Poland, settled in the Detroit area and began their new lives. In 1920, they established the Radomer Aid Society. Their mission, a successful one, has been to raise money for charitable causes locally and abroad, scholarships, and to establish a section at the Hebrew Memorial Cemetery for their members. The Society...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 21 J N MATERIALS Almost Anything* BOLD and BRIGHT. *Items not allowed: • Glitter • Light blue crayons • Pencils • Computer generated artwork REQUIREMENTS A fully completed entry form (below) as well as a color photo of the artist who submitted. Photos must be taped or glued to the back of the art submission, with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submission per child is allowed. PRIZES...…
…22 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY C ongregation Shaarey Zedek will be hosting “Creating Shanghai Sonatas, a new American musical,” a 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, as part of its Soundstage Shaarey Zedek Series. This is a multimedia concert and behind-the-scenes glimpse about the creation of this musical work with its composer Sean (Xiang) Gao. This instrumental performance tells the story of the European Jews who escaped Nazi G...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 23 J N continued on page 24 Sonatas. This is a Broadway-style new musical under development in New York City, and we are excited to give everyone a special behind-the-scenes preview. A concert version of this musical had its world premiere in Beverly Hills back in March, and we are now bringing the instrumental music that inspired the musical to Shaarey Zedek. JN: Tell us about how you learned about the Jewish re...…
…24 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY who is working on her doctoral degree in musical arts; and Tianyu Liu, a violin student. Matt Brower, the pianist for the 6-WIRE Trio, is also a U-M alum, so this is a strong Michigan homecoming type of event. The 6-WIRE Trio also features Cathy Yang, an erhu master originally from China, who will bring her virtuosity on the erhu, a two- stringed Chinese violin. The name 6-WIRE comes...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 25 J N Coming Soon! Detroit Jewish Book Fair: November 1-12, 2023 Visit jccdet.org/bookfair or call 248.609.3303 for info The LosT Rhapsody a WoRLd WaR II suRviv aL sToRy and MusicaL Legacy Program made possible through a “Making Music Happen” grant from The Center for Arts and Culture at JCC Association, in collaboration with the Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival, SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment), t...…
…26 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N L immud Michigan returns for its seventh year Sunday, Oct. 29, at a new venue, Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor. Limmud, Hebrew for “learning,” creates an opportunity where Jews of all persuasions and affiliations — or none — can come together to create and celebrate Jewish learning and living. Limmud is not affiliated with any congregation or Jewish organization although many are supporters ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 27 J N which will be provided by a kosher caterer. Visiting presenters include Rabbi Aliza Libman Baronofsky of Yeshivat Maharat in New York, the first Orthodox seminary to ordain women, whose visit is made possible by the Micah Philanthropies; Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer of Philadelphia, Convenant Award Scholar sponsored by The Covenant Foundation; Tamar Kay, an Israeli film and television producer; and Adam Ma...…
…28 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N OUR OUR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY G esher Human Services and Detroit’s Matrix Theatre Company are proud to have collaborated on a new three-act theatrical experience called The Open Door, which will be held at the Matrix Theater (2730 Bagley Street, Detroit) on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m., with tickets costing $18. The readings and poetry are written by Gregory Kiewiet, a talen...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 29 J N Free Student Loan Payments Webinar Oct. 6 Gesher Human Services is offering a free webinar to Michiganders struggling with student loan repayments now that the three-year payment moratorium has ended. The nonprofit organization, which offers financial education to Metro Detroiters, has been receiving calls from worried families unsure of how they will cope with finding hundreds of dollars more each...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 The Power of We Detroit expertly plays host to North America’s next generation of vibrant Jewish leaders. 20 Radomer Aid Society Celebrates Centennial The banquet, originally planned for 2020, will celebrate 100 years of Radomers in the Detroit area. 22 Creating Shanghai Sonatas The story of how Jewish refugees from Euro...…
…30 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY F or the third year in a row, the Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) will be holding its annual Taste of Two Nations Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Oct. 12. While the event’s first two years were held in Birmingham, this year will see a change in venue. The event will take place at Detroit’s newest innovation hub, Newlab Detroit, in the historic Book Depository on the campus of Michiga...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 31 J N Sunday, October 29 | 10am-4pm Morris Lawrence Building | Washtenaw Community College An exploration and celebration of all things Jewish PRESENTERS Eric Acton Jessica ‘Decky’ Alexander Lynne Avadenka Shahanna McKinney Baldon Aliza Libman Baronofsky Jeffrey Basch Stephen Belsky Catherine Cangany Rob Dobrusin Linda Jo Doctor Jake Ehrlich Robert Folberg Rachel Francisco Howard Friedman Joel Goldstein Deborah Greene ...…
…32 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N T he Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program will reopen its Southfield location (29699 Southfield Road) on Oct. 9, six months after merging with its location in West Bloomfield (6720 W. Maple Road) due to staffing challenges. The Brown Program provides innovative, engaging activities and care for those living with dementia, along with support for their families. It is a joint init...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 33 J N C l i c k. C a ll. G i v e. B o r r o w . www.hfldetroit.org • 248.723.8184 Hebrew Free Loan Detroit 6735 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE 300 • BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN 48301 @HFLDetroit Community donations help Hebrew Free Loan give interest-free loans to local Jews for a variety of personal, health, educational and small business needs. home repair • COLLEGE TUITION • debt consolidation START OR EXPAND A B...…
…34 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N SPORTS J oey Yashinsky is a Chicago Cubs fan. So he’s well aware of one of the most famous plays in Cubs and Major League Baseball history that happened way back in 1908. Yashinsky used that historical knowledge to help Congregation Shaarey Zedek win a Koufax Division playoff game and eventually the Koufax playoff championship this summer in the Inter- Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League. ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 35 J N the ball that Bridwell hit, touched second base, and Merkle was out on a force play. Because there were thousands of fans on the field, thinking the game was over, the game was declared a tie. The Giants and Cubs ended up tied for first place in the NL. They played a makeup game Oct. 8, 1908, again at the Polo Grounds, and the Cubs won 4-2. They won the NL pennant. There’s a bit of history attached to ...…
…36 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N NEXT DOR T he Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is thrilled to share exciting news that embodies growth, connection and inclusivity. In a leap toward the future, we’re excited to reveal the transformation of our young adult programming from “Jewish Young Professionals” to “NEXTGen of Greater Ann Arbor,” affectionately known as “NEXTGen A2.” WHAT’S IN A NAME? A LOT! This exciting shift is fueled ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 37 J N PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR GOVERNOR THE HONORABLE JOSH SHAPIRO JOSH SHAPIRO A N E V E N I N G O F U N I T Y ANNOUNCING ANNOUNCING OUR GUEST SPEAKER OUR GUEST SPEAKER YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH A N N U A L A N N U A L D I N N E R D I N N E R 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 3 O U T S TA N D I N G O U T S TA N D I N G L E A D E R S H I P L E A D E R S H I P AWA R D E E AWA R D E E JERRY NORCIA C HA IRM AN & CEO...…
…38 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N The Earth Angels, a high-energy performing arts group comprised of talented young Metro Detroiters, got a big surprise after their recent toe-tapping, finger-snapping con- cert at Jewish Senior Life’s Meer Apartments on Sept. 10. At the conclusion of the show, the appreciative residents presented the entertainers with a check for $500 toward the purchase of a new trailer needed to transport their costumes ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 39 J N Friday night Shabbat was recently held at Bowers Farm in Bloomfield Hills for the people served by JARC. More than 120 people JARC serves, JARC staff and some JARC board members joined together to enjoy a delicious cookout that included food, lawn games, music and more. The JARC event was sponsored by the Ethel Hyman and Rose Kaplan Foundation. Kosher hot dogs, ham- burgers, watermelon, salads and c...…
…4 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N essay Bodily Harm H ave you ever heard, “Your body is a temple?” Well, consider the destruction of the Jerusalem temples and consider the expressions we use that indicate bodily harm. If you are angry, you may indicate that your ire has reached such a state that you may blow your top or tear your hair off. If really impressed by something, it may blow your mind. Remember that you should not try to ...…
…MAZEL TOV! 40 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N JULY 12, 2023 Rebecca and Michael Segal are overjoyed to announce the birth of their son, Roman Philip. He’s welcomed home by his big sister, Madeline, 4, and big brother, Benjamin, 2. His grandparents, who couldn’t be more excited, are Jodi and Dr. Alan Klein, and Richard Segal, all of West Bloomfield. Maternal great-grandparents are Janie and Dr. Peter Cohen of Pittsburgh, Pa. Roman’s middle nam...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 41 J N SPIRIT A Special Time for Those We Love W hen Rachel and I were getting mar- ried, my in-laws (the Tesslers) and their friends threw a wedding shower based on the Jewish holidays. Each family gave us a wonderful and mean- ingful present based on the theme of the holiday, with a poem or a few choice words. The dear friends who got Shemini Atzeret as their holiday wrote a very funny song with the theme...…
…42 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N S ukkot represents more clearly than any other festival the duali- ties of Judaism. The Four Species (lulav, etrog, hadas- sim and aravot) are a symbol of the Land of Israel, while the sukkah reminds us of exile. The Four Species are a ritual of rain, while eating in the sukkah depends on the absence of rain. Above all, though, there is the tension between the universality of nature and the particul...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 43 J N this precisely. He says that in the End of Days, “The Lord shall be King over all the earth; on that day the Lord shall be One and His name One” (Zechariah 14:9), mean- ing that all the nations will recognize the sovereignty of a single transcendent God. Yet at the same time, Zechariah envisages the nations partic- ipating only in Sukkot, the most universal of the festivals, and the one in which they have...…
…Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congregation B’nai Moshe West Blo...…
…Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040 tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULAR/HUMANISTIC Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington Hills (248) 477-1410 ...…
…46 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE THEATER W hen Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) co-founders and co-pro- ducing Artistic Directors Courtney Burkett, Sarah Clare Corporandy and Sarah Winkler and Executive Artistic Producer Dominque Morisseau began brainstorming about which play would kick-off DPT’s ninth season, they knew that Eight Nights was just the ticket. The play is currently running through Nov. 5. Eight Nights, an award-winning...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 47 J N their backstories, and I would like to think that having me in the room is helpful to them. It’s an artistic challenge in the best possible way. And playwrights always con- tinue to make changes,” Maisel says. “The most beautiful part about theater is the collaboration. And although the words on the page are mine, a play isn’t a play until the actors, director, designers and other members of the creative team ...…
…48 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N L eo Spellman’s talents as com- poser and pianist dramatically survived the Nazis in Poland, and his skills and stories, recognized as the Spellman family later lived in Canada, are being showcased in a movie, live concert and discussions scheduled to fill two almost identi- cal programs. “The Lost Rhapsody: A World War II Survival Story and Musical Legacy” covers Spellman’s life that lasted close to 100 y...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 49 J N Brenda said. “David, Paul and I worked hand-in-hand on many of the aspects of the pro- duction.” As the friendship developed between the Spellman family and the Hofferts, they surpris- ingly discovered that members of the two families worked together in silent movie theaters in Poland. While Spellman was at the piano, Paul’s father, from a heritage of cantors, was singing. “The film is a metaphor for what ...…
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…50 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N A rmand Keywell describes the start of his interest in collectible coins as a 10-year-old advised by his grandfather. He buys and sells coins and will be available for that Oct. 7-8 at a Michigan Antique Festival being held at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. The start of his interest happened as grandfather and grandson were at a supermarket, Keywell explained. He was told to check the re...…
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…52 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N COUP ‘FUN,’ DO I LIKE YOU ‘THAT WAY?’ CAINE, REDUX Freelance and Cat Person are films that open in theaters on Oct. 6. Freelance is a comedic action film. Here’s the basic plot: Former Special Forces operator Mason Pettit (John Cena) takes a job providing security for journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie, 40) as she interviews Juan Venegas, the president of the (fictional) country of Paldonia. A ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 53 J N DSO POPS SERIES OCT. 5-8 (FRI.-SUN.) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik at Orchestra Hall. Tyzik will lead the DSO and vocalists Chester Gregory and Brik Liam in performances of Motown and Philly Sound classics. Friday, Oct. 6, at 10:45 am, Saturday, Oct. 7, at 8 pm, and Sunday, Oct. 8, at 3 pm. Tickets for these per- formances start at $24 and can be purchased at dso....…
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