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… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 5 Views for starters A Good Month I reached a major milestone last month. I turned 65 and entered the world of … Medicare! And boy, did I celebrate. Within days of my Feb. 11 birthday I had my annual prostate exam, a colonoscopy and a compli- mentary car wash. Thanks to two doctors, my new healthcare plan and the attendants at Jax Car Wash, I’ m clean inside and out, and all three procedures were free! My early s...…
…6 | MARCH 5 • 2020 guest column The U.S Census: Views A great American tradition and a great Jewish value. I t is 2020 and time for another U.S. Census, as proscribed in Article I of the Constitution. As Jews with a long tradition of valuing every soul, we share the national interest of our country in making sure that everyone living in America gets counted. This includes those who do not have the right to vote— non-citiz...…
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…ELI NEWMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he adage could very well describe every seder night debate since the first machloket (dispute) between Hillel and Shammai. But now, the maxim also applies to the future of the United States. For the first time in modern history, millions of American Jews have the option to vote for not one, but two Jewish men to hold the highest office in the most power- ful country in the world. Vermont Sen. Berni...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 13 MIKE BLOOMBERG 2020 continued on page 14 Mark tells a living room of Bloomberg pros- pects, as they snack on crudité and white wine. Bloomberg is the candidate “ to represent our values and our issues, and the con- nection and the friendship between Israel and America, ” Hannan Lis, Mark’ s Israeli- American son-in-law, chimes in. “Mike Bloomberg is the only candidate we can ever consider. ” Bloomberg, the former ...…
…continued from page 13 Jews in the D 14 | MARCH 5 • 2020 olam, and it’ s about revering the miracle that is the state of Israel, which — for their generation — was a dream fulfilled before their very eyes. ” In Michigan, seen by most pundits as a bellwether state for the election at large, Bloomberg is courting voters like Sandi Reitelman, one of the estimated 70,000 Jews who live in Metro Detroit, and buying ads in the Jewish N...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 15 continued on page 16 discuss Sanders’ potential presidency over coffee at Avalon Café and Biscuit Bar. Reuben Telushkin, 31, of Detroit, is a coordinator with JVP Action, an arm of the activist group Jewish Voice for Peace, which supports Palestinian self-determina- tion and is highly critical of Israel. He says Sanders’ position on Israel/Palestine reflects his values. “Those of us who want more progressi...…
…16 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Jews in the D continued from page 15 about members of the Jewish community who would be affected by his responses.” WHAT DO JEWISH VOTERS WANT? For many Jews, fear of anti-Semitism runs as a cur- rent through this election. Bloomberg and Sanders have both found themselves portrayed as conduits for enabling such behavior, and each could fit into longtime contrasting anti-Semitic stereotypes: the wealthy plu- ...…
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…18 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Jews in the D State of Michigan Prepares for Coronavirus State and county agencies get ready for COVID-19. I n response to the world- wide spread of the coro- navirus (COVID-19), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), located in Lansing, on Friday, Feb. 28. The SEOC is coor- dinating with state, local and federal agencies to prepare for possible COVID-19 cases. As of pre...…
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…20 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Jews in the D press release. “Everyone can do basic things like washing their hands frequently, cover- ing their coughs appropriately and staying home if they feel unwell to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. ” In Oakland County, County Executive David Coulter said he will task former Congressman Sander Levin to assist in the county’ s prepared- ness efforts against COVID- 19. Oakland County Health Div...…
…mikebloomberg.com Election Day in Michigan is Tuesday, March 10th . Paid for by Mike Bloomberg 2020 MIKE WILL GET IT DONE. As the grandson of immigrants, Mike understands that immigration has been and always will be one of America’s greatest strengths. Mike Bloomberg Proven Leadership TO DEFEAT DI VI SI ON AND RACI SM AND RESTORE HOPE, WE HAVE TO MAKE DONALD TRUMP A ONE-TERM PRESI DENT. ” ” –MIKE BLOOM...…
…22 | MARCH 5 • 2020 O ver the course of almost a year, Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit (JFS), JVS Human Services and Kadima Mental Health Services have been in conversation about the possibility of a merger or collaboration. The three organizations were brought together by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (JFMD) to talk about the possibility of collaboration. Both JVS and JFS are partner organiza- tions of ...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 23 Man Suing American Airlines Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges In the midst of his discrimination lawsuit, Yehudah Adler now faces four counts of embezzlement charges. Y ehudah Adler, an Orthodox man from Southfield, has recently been in the spotlight for suing American Airlines for escorting him and his family off a 2019 flight from Miami to Detroit because of what the airline deemed their “extremely offens...…
…24 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Aiden Leo Binder (Anchil Leib) of Farmington Hills, will become a bar mitzvah at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He is the son of Amy and Jonathan Binder, grandson of Susan and Dr. Barry Winker, Patricia Binder and the late Albert Binder. Aiden attends Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. His mitzvah project was to work as a teacher’ s aide at Shir Shalom’ s Sunday sc...…
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…Moments 26 | MARCH 5 • 2020 R ose Geraldine Fink Freedman of West Bloomfield celebrated her 99th birthday on Feb. 18, 2020. A dinner party was held by her loving and caring children, Michael and Nanci Freedman, and Wendy Freedman at Eddie Merlot’ s Restaurant. Many relatives from California came in for this special occasion. Her loving sister, Sylvia Smaller, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews and great-great-rel...…
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…Spirit torah portion O ur congregation recent- ly hosted a group of seventh-grade public school students as part of the Religious Diversity Journeys, a program sponsored by the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit. The students asked many questions about our synagogue and Jewish tradition. Whenever I explain the aspects of our sanctuary, I have the opportunity to talk about the ner tamid, the eternal light abo...…
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…30 | MARCH 5 • 2020 WASHINGTON — Although he was off campaigning hundreds of miles away, no one had a big- ger presence on the opening day of the American Israel Political Action Committee’ s annual con- ference than Bernie Sanders. The self-described “demo- cratic socialist” from Vermont and current frontrunner for the Democratic Party’ s presidential nomination was repeatedly invoked Sunday, March 1, and almost always as a loomin...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 31 are allowed to vote at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest in Chicago. Tomer Moked, Director of NEXTGen for JFMD, is also a representative from the Jewish Agency for Israel and can like- wise vote at the Consulate in Chicago. “While there are not many Israelis here in Michigan who can vote, the people who I do converse with about the elections are very frustrated and exhausted with them,” Moked sai...…
…32 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Arts&Life dining in I t’ s easy to celebrate Purim because the rules are so few and the celebration so joy- ous. And the hamentashen are so yummy. This year, make your whole day all about the triangle, rem- iniscent of the three-cornered hat worn by the Purim villain, Haman. But make those tri- angles savory as well as sweet. Here are some recipes to prepare for this fun holiday, when hamentashen star in...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 33 of the circle and fold it toward the center, overlapping the upper part of the left side flap to create a triangular tip at the top of the circle. Repeat with the last side of the dough (you will have triangular-shaped dough). Bake until the cheese is melted and light golden brown, approximately 15-25 minutes. Remove the tart from the bak- ing sheet and let cool slightly before serving, drizzled with balsamic ...…
…Arts&Life purim 34 | MARCH 5 • 2020 M ost kids say Chanukah is their favorite holiday, but I have always been a Purim kinda girl. Maybe it’ s because my middle name is Esther. I do have vivid childhood memories of the celebrations my family did for the holiday. I think it’ s a just great opportunity to cele- brate as a family. Purim — March 10 this year — is a holiday filled with food and joy that celebrates the story in the ...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 35 having them create their own costumes. My favorite way to make art is using recycled mate- rials or reusing things for new purposes. We created these Royal Crowns, a craft that you can do at home with your children, using felt made from recycled water bottles (find it at most stores). So, after lots of love and use, you can just recycle your creations again. Brooke Leiberman of Farmington Hills is a mom and w...…
…36 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Arts&Life celebrity jews AT THE MOVIES: OPENING MARCH 6 Greed is a British satirical comedy about the ultra-rich, centering on Sir Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan), a retail fashion mag- nate. The film’ s set on a Greek island, where the 60th birthday of McCreadie is being celebrated with a huge “Gladiator-themed” party. The film explores the divide between McCreadie’ s wealth and the dire poverty of the person...…
…On The Go people | places | events MARCH 5 • 2020 | 37 SATURDAY, MARCH 7 TOT SHABBAT 11 am, March 7. Tot Shabbat for Purim at B’ nai Israel/Temple Kol Ami lower level, followed by kiddush lunch with whole congregation. TOY, COMIC & BOOK SHOW 9 am-2 pm, March 7. At the Royal Oak Farmer’ s Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road. Items will be displayed, appraised and sold. Show presenter Eric Olbrich will be available to appraise i...…
…38 | MARCH 5 • 2020 continued from page 37 On The Go people | places | events TUESDAY, MARCH 10 WOMEN’ S SEDER RSVP for March 25. At Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park at 6 pm. This year’ s theme is “A Taste of Passover Around the World.” Each participant will be asked to donate a favorite recipe from around the world that will be included in a booklet they will receive at the seder. The program includes a kosher, P...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 39 7:30 pm. At Congregation Beth Ahm. Part of the community Purim Palooza. Services followed by Megillah reading and a festive celebration. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 7 am. At B’ nai Israel Synagogue. Part of the community Purim Palooza. Morning services followed by Megillah reading and a delicious breakfast. 5-8 pm. Hosted by Bais Chabad Torah Center. Gourmet dinner, sports-related activity, magician, musi...…
…40 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Without the Fish Detroit native opens vegan deli in Chicago, plans a popup in Detroit. JACKIE HEADAPOHL ASSOCIATE EDITOR G randma Gertie would be proud. Her grandson, Southfield native Andy Kalish, has opened a vegan deli in the Windy City. Named Sam & Gertie’ s, the deli is modeled on what Kalish calls his “love for Detroit-style delis, as well as my grandma Gertie’ s wonder- ful Jewish cooking.” The deli, al...…
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…Nosh eats | drinks | sweets continued from page 40 42 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Island and Swiss melt; and the “Fishman,” smoked whitefish salad with lettuce, tomato, onion and capers on a toasted onion roll. The “Detroiter” features chopped liver (“livah”) and corned beef, let- tuce, tomato and onion on an onion roll. Kalish isn’ t giving away any of his recipes. “Nothing we do is simple,” he says. “We make all our foods, from mayo to ...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 43 Hillel’s New Sous Chef Takes Its Café to New Heights M ichigan Hillel’ s star continues to rise with more great additions to the Hillel Café. It introduced Ann Arbor to new Head Chef Jonathan Shepard last semester and is proud to share its new Sous Chef Cedric Smith. Smith has had a long- standing relationship with the food industry — devel- oping a deep appreciation for the art form at a young age from his...…
…44 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Nosh news THROUGHOUT MARCH COCKTAILS FOR CHARITY Higher Hopes!, a registered 501Z(c)3 charity helping to feed the community’ s most vulnerable children and their families, is partnering with Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails at 15 Kirby St. in Detroit for a charity event that runs through March. The restaurant will donate $2 from the sale of every “Last Word” cocktail sold throughout the month. The “Last Word” c...…
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… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 47 Soul of blessed memory ERMA BRODE, 87, of Boca Raton, Fla., died Feb. 24, 2020. Ms. Brode is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Brode and Marcy Trager; daughter, Marcy Curland; daughter-in-law, Lisa Brode; sister-in-law, Elaine Serman; grandchil- dren, Noah and Gwenn Brode, Elissa Brode and Stacey Eyler, Zachary Brode, Joshua and Kimberly Curland, Justin Brode and Megan Walsh, and Ryan Brode; ...…
…48 | MARCH 5 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory continued from page 47 continued on page 50 ed in engineering, economics and business administration. During WWII, he served as a combat engineer with the 8th Armored Division, crossing the Rhine into Germany. After his discharge, he attended the University of Michigan. In 1950, he joined his father in business in what became his lifetime career — developing land and building single-f...…
… MARCH 5 • 2020 | 49 It is with profound sorrow but with great admiration that we note the passing of our longtime Shomer Rabbi Yisroel Polter ל״ז His 46 years of fulfi lling the mitzvah of Kavod Hamais was truly a monumental contribution to not only the Hebrew Memorial Chapel but also to the entire Jewish Community. Seldom do we see such dedication and loyalty. We thank his wife ה״ע and extended family who have partnered in t...…
…50 | MARCH 5 • 2020 continued from page 48 Soul of blessed memory Cynthia (Brent Honey) Ginsberg, Deborah (Robert) Parks, Sheilah (Steve) Mauldin; grandchildren, Tarrah (Brian) Lagler, Joshua (Holly) Parks, Jeffrey Mauldin, Michael (Meredith) Mauldin, Stephanie Mauldin; great-grandchildren, Lylah, Lucas, Jacob, Mya, Ellia, Jon, Noah and Naomi and Ava. Mrs. Ginsberg was the lov- ing grandmother of the late Christopher Mauldin. ...…
