…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 55 J N I t has been said that many people get lost in thought because it is such unfamiliar territory. I am pleased, however, by the number of people who have shared with me their enjoyment at reading word play that needs to be thought about. In several instances recently, many of these same folks have sent me puns they have come across and they thought worthy of sharing. I would like to pay this forward by pri...…
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…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 57 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY JEFFREY BERSHAD, 46, of Farmington, died Nov. 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Casandra Bershad; parents, Barbara and Stan Bershad; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Eric and Shanelle Bershad; sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Brad McMahon; nieces and nephews, Georgette, Joshua, Pierce, Vivienne and Violette; uncles, Howard (Joane) Slusky, Ken (Lenie) Bershad; aunt, Car...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N IDF-Michigan Chapter or the National Parkinsons Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DR. LESLIE R. “LES” COHEN, 73, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2024. Les graduated as valedictorian of Niles North High School (class of ’69). In the summer of ’68, he was a research student at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, solidifying his desire to join the medical...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 59 J N Eliana, Brandon and Liam Zeitlin, Aly and Olivia Tarquinio, Nora and Goldie Kroin, Levi and Harry Faye, and Arielle McCloud; many other loving family members and friends. Milton was the beloved husband of the late Helen Faye. Interment was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DR. HOWARD FEIT, 81, of...…
…6 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com 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: ...…
…60 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N ARLENE HERMAN, 94, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2024. She was born in Detroit, graduated from Central High School followed by attendance at Michigan State University. She was a great wife, mother, relative and friend. Mrs. Herman is survived by her husband of 62 years, Morton Herman; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Sharon Herman, Richard Herman, Jim and Brenda Herman, and Michael Herman; daughte...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 61 DR. GERALD SHERMAN, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 24, 2024. Dr. Sherman is survived by his wife of 63 years, Renee Sherman; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Sherman and Alexis Schostak, and Ted and Emily Sherman; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Erik Stamell; grandchildren, Jason, Eric, Tom, Andrew and Adeline Sherman, Alex, Bradley and Charlie Stamell, and Hayley and Benji Schostak; sister and broth...…
…T his issue of the JN has its annual “Gift Guide.” I thought I should assist you with a few great ideas from the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History. Research for “Gifts” is not a straightforward proposition. The term is mentioned on a mere 69,030 pages! This amounts to about 15% of all the pages for the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the JN over the past 100+ years. Detroit’s Jewish community just loves ...…
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…Annual New Year’s Day Gallery Auction Featuring a Bronze sculpture by Marshall Fredericks, 18th-20th c. Furniture & Art including twenty paintings & sculptures by Ann Arbor artists Leon Makielski & Gerome Kamrowski, a Steinway Adams model piano, Sterling Silver, Estate Jewelry & more! View the catalog & bid online by visiting www.SchmidtsAntiques.com. 5138 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 info@schmidtsantiques.com 734-434-...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 7 J N of “The Churkendoose, ” a parable of tolerance about a barnyard misfit (part chicken, part turkey, part duck) scorned by the other animals until they learn the lesson of tolerance. When I entered junior high, I heard the words “dirty Jew” for the first time. The slur wasn’t directed at me, but the sting was considerable. Growing up, I had heard stories about evil people named Nazis who hurt and killed Je...…
…I n a city defined by its resil- ience, the Grand Ballroom of Detroit’s Renaissance Center shimmered with hope and unity at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 3. It was an evening where over 2,500 people from every corner of Michigan gathered — not just to celebrate but to share in something deeply human: the act of coming together to support each other. The theme of unity wasn’t merely spo- OUR COMMUNITY ON THE C...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 9 J N ken — it was lived. Attendees from all walks of life, from elected officials and business leaders to devoted parents and alumni, filled the room with an energy that transcended division. With an illustrious lineup of speakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, and former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the evening was a testam...…
…THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Summer Camp 2024 is now in the books. Here’s a look at all the good times enjoyed by young Jewish Detroiters. See page 8 $200 Sept. 5-11, 2024 / 2-8 Elul, 5784 JEWISH NEWS …
…OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER JCC JCC Traditions Traditions JCC DAY CAMPS, WEST BLOOMFIELD J CC Day Camps provide opportunities for all abilities and ages including archery, arts and crafts, sports and nature. Throughout the summer, we had the ability to create special programming for our campers who look forward to these days all summer. Special programming during our weeks focused on camp-long tradi- tions such as our Messy Day, where c...…
…Tamarack Tamarack Mishpachah Mishpachah CAMP TAMARACK, ORTONVILLE A s our 123rd summer fades into lifelong memories, the impact of Tamarack Camps endures in the hearts of our mishpachah (family). This season, we strengthened the bonds of our community as we nurtured the resilience that defines the Jewish spirit and provided a place where Jewish joy and identity flourished. The Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program brought...…
…12 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N For about 25 campers and half-a-dozen staff, this production was the culmination of three-plus weeks of hard work. camp’s performing arts director in 2022. The theater program, she says, gives campers a voice. “The Walden stage is a safe place to be who you are and to develop who you are,” Mullin says. “That’s what I’ve always felt, and that’s what I want for it to be.” Mullin spent years auditioning, perf...…
…27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-5544 • shaareyzedek.org Experiences for youth of all ages and their families at Congregation Shaarey Zedek! Join us for an alternative outdoor service experience. Open to the community. Children’s Services with Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and Friends Spiritual Drum Circle • Movement with Born Yoga Quiet Corner and so much more! FEATURING Each day starting at 10:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah: October 3rd an...…
…14 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N S eventy-five campers from kindergarten to age 28 took part in The J’s special needs enrichment programming this summer, according to Shayne Young, assistant director to special needs enrichment at The J. “Something that was great this year is we had a lot of new families in all three of our programs, which was really nice to see,” Young says. “It was a nice wave of families that are starting early wit...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 15 J N the family atmosphere the camp provides. “He sees the people at this camp as family,” she explains. “It’s not just another experience. The atmosphere you have is just unparalleled for an adult like Tyler.” He enjoyed the opportunity to make new friends, especially as some of his friends have aged out of the program, she explains. “He came home. I said, ‘Did you like it?’ He said, ‘I loved it,’” she rep...…
…O n a picture-perfect Michigan summer evening, the Coalition of Black and Jewish Unity hosted its annual barbe- que with a packed crowd of friends and a warm atmosphere of solidarity and goodwill. It was, in the words of co-chair Rev. Deedee Coleman, “a true festival of love.” The event, hosted at the residence of Linda and Coalition Co-Founder Mark Jacobs, featured a barbeque truck, lawn games, music and a pro- gram that highlight...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 17 J N special — and we’re just getting started.” The Coalition is comprised of five partner organizations, each repre- sented by their senior leadership: the Jewish Federation of Detroit, the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, the Anti- Defamation League (ADL), the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, and the Michigan Conference of the NAACP. The next session of the Leadership Ac...…
…18 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N T he Shul Sisters, the country’s first female cantorial trio, will perform at Hadassah Greater Detroit’s Judi Schram Autumn Celebration, to be held at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6-9 p.m. The event will honor Hadassah Greater Detroit Past President Nancy Bechek Bluth for her leadership, dedication and generosity over the last 25 years. She will receive the 2024 Jud...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 19 F or Samantha Woll’s family and closest friends, Aug. 25 began at Machpelah Cemetery for the unveiling of the headstone marking Sam’s final resting place. More than a hundred people were led in remembrance and prayer by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein of Congregation Beth Ahm of West Bloomfield and by the angelic voice of Cantor Sam Rosen of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah of New York City. Cantor Rosen is the bro...…
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…20 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N O z Pearlman, known as Oz the Mentalist, amazed view- ers when he successfully appeared on America’s Got Talent, winning third place in Season 10; made waves on social media for baf- fling audiences with the trick he per- formed on Aaron Rogers on the HBO documentary Hard Knocks featuring the New York Jets; and has astound- ed audiences all across America as he reads people’s minds during his action-packed...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 21 and it was on your honeymoon, and it was a gift given to you by your father- in-law who you met, and all the story and texture that comes along with it, if that’s the things that I reveal in some meaningful way, you’re going to carry that with you much further than me just guessing a certain thing. I’ve learned that’s what really makes the show jump to an entirely different level. What is the feeling you want...…
…22 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N A generation ago, if you experienced bad service in a restaurant or a dirty hotel room, you told a few friends about your unfortunate experience. It might have influenced their decision about future dining choices or where to stay on vacation, but the impact on those businesses was insignificant. In today’s digital age, the power of the internet allows users to broadcast their displeasure to thousa...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 23 When a reviewer is dishonest or exaggerates the truth, they violate Jewish ethical principles. Misrepresenting an experience can cause undue harm to a business and its employees. It’s essential to be truthful and fair in your reviews, recognizing that your words have power. A BALANCED APPROACH This doesn’t mean that all negative reviews are unethical. Constructive criticism can be valuable for busi- nesses s...…
…A family photo album that’s been passed down for generations. Your grandparents’ naturalization records. An 8mm film of your wedding. You have been meaning to digitize the items — but you don’t have the right equip- ment, and the companies that do this work are expensive. So, you ignore that box of family history and prom- ise yourself “soon.” If this story sounds familiar to you, then soon is now! The Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Mi...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 25 J N W hile watching an eve- ning news segment of WDIV Local 4 with his wife, Jackie, Serta Restokraft CEO Larry Kraft saw a program about a charity called Lace Up Detroit. The mattress industry leader was drawn to the mission of donating new shoes to underserved children and women in Detroit who either don’t have shoes at all or have shoes that fit improperly. Since its inception in 2015, Lace Up Detroit ha...…
…C ouncil Re|Sale (3297 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley), one of the oldest resale shops in Metro Detroit, will be expanding into the adjacent store, currently occupied by Time Travelers, a comic book, cards, toys and video games store. The 4,400 square-foot expansion is expected to take place at the end of October and will offer more floor space, additional room for the store’s popular sales and an increased area for donation processing. ...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 27 J N (NCJW|MI) and is known for carrying high-end clothing, including designer wear, jewelry, shoes and household items, all donated by the community. In the lead up to Fall Showcase, which has frequently seen lines of shoppers around the building, there will be several door-busting events for previous season merchandise: • Monday, Sept. 9, and Tuesday, Sept. 10: Shoppers will be able to purchase all items, i...…
…28 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N J ewish Family Service is hosting a free, small-scale expo for family caregivers on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 1-4 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service Orley Building in West Bloomfield. Intended for new and existing caregivers, the event will shine a light on the importance of taking care of one’s physical, mental and financial health as an adult caregiver. A caregiver is an individual, often a family...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 29 SPOTLIGHT F our important get-out-the- vote events are being offered to Michigan voters this fall by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI). The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization is encouraging the community to ensure their voic- es are heard in a variety of ways in the run-up to the election in November. This includes under- standing the importance that vot- ing has on the judiciary system, ...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-6 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 Summer Camp Scrapbook 2024 The JN once again asked area summer camps to share their memories and photos of the season. 14 A Special Kind of Camp Experience The J offers three programs for special needs families. 16 Energizing Event Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity lauds its Leadership Acad...…
…30 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N faces&places M ore than150 guests of Hadassah Greater Detroit gathered on May 15 at Temple Beth El’s outdoor tent to honor and celebrate our local Holocaust survivors. Guests enjoyed a delicious tea luncheon and had the privilege of hearing firsthand accounts from two Detroit Holocaust survivors. Elizabeth Silver, a prisoner in Siberia, and her cherished friend Sophie Klisman, an Auschwitz survivor,...…
…A 10th, 20th or 50th high school reunion is a big deal. Some might think a 55th reunion wouldn’t be. They would be wrong! Especially when it comes to the Oak Park High School Class of 1969. More than 100 classmates gathered the first weekend of August to fan the flames of friendship that have lasted a lifetime. Oak Parkers traveled from New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Albuquerque, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Grand Ra...…
…32 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N I t takes hours of planning and preparation for a city to host the JCC Maccabi Games. But even that is sometimes not enough. Once the games begin, anything can happen. Ron Silberstein was the commissioner of the base- ball competition at the Maccabi Games hosted by Detroit from July 28-Aug. 2. He had five capable assistant commissioners work- ing with him, making sure everything was running smoothly at the fou...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 33 Hartman 50th T obie and Thomas Hartman of Farmington Hills celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They met in a grocery store in the onions section and have been sharing tears of joy ever since. Sharing in this occasion were their children, Brian Hartman, Marcie and Eugene Weissberger, Steven and Caitlin Hartman; and their grandchildren, Evan, Jake, and Sloane Weissberger and Henry, Madelyn and Alice H...…
…34 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 I n Shoftim, Moses speaks about the great institutions of Judaism: courts, judges, officers, Kings, Priests, Levites and Prophets. In the case of the Prophet, Moses says in the name of God: “I will raise up a Prophet for them from among their own people, like yourself: I will put My words in his mouth, and he will speak to them all that I command him. ” Deut. 18:18 The phrase “a Prophet … like yourself”...…
…rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me … Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says. ’ And whether they listen or fail to listen— for they are a rebellious people — they will know that a Prophet has been among them. ” Ez. 2:3-5 Ezekiel must take a public stand. Once he has done that, he has fulfilled his duty. The people will have been warned, and if they fail to listen, it will be their fault. The Sages had a completel...…
…36 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 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 Mosh...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 37 REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org 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...…
…ARTS&LIFE THEATER A mother whose profession took her behind the scenes for local record makers and radio show presenters set some moti- vation for the special interests of Jillian Felch Frederick, daughter of the late Millie Felch Coffey. What Frederick learned about shared feelings inspired by music helped motivate her experiences in community theater. This season, Frederick is working behind the scenes as a producer of Memphis th...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 39 through music as opposed to being divided. ” Frederick has been perform- ing and assisting backstage for Village Players for 12 years, and she is engrossed in the responsi- bilities of this show. It takes place in the 1950s and explores how sounds defined as blues were developed in Black communities and moved into the larger pop- ulation while growing into what has become rock ‘n’ roll. “My responsibilities ar...…
…4 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N essay Challenging the Walls Around My Jewish Identity T here is great power to holding a pen in your hand, your thoughts flowing from your mind, your words filling the once- empty space. The pen in your hand feels like the scepter of your identity, and you point it between your heritage and your present to write your future. I want to explain how I learned to hold my own identity scepter. When I ar...…
… ARTS&LIFE FILM REVIEW W hat is Jewish humor? First of all, it’s a wonder there is such a genre given the strife of Jewish history. But humor is a Jewish tradition, especially on the screen. Mel Brooks, Woody Allen and the Marx Brothers all come to mind. Of course, finding humor in strife has been a path to Jewish survival. My challenge is finding humor in Between the Temples, written and directed by Nathan Silver. It’s billed ...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 41 J N PUZZLE ANSWERS Solution to puzzle in 8/29/24 issue. T hese muffins, which I am known for, are out of this world My grandchildren always ask, “Please have Bubbie bake muffins for us!” My daughter buys bananas and lets them turn brown just so she can give them to me to make banana muffins. They are soft and tender and oh, so yummy! Once you taste them, I would not be surprised if you, too, buy ba...…
