…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 39 I n the Land of Israel now, there is a feeling of purpose- ful and reverent determi- nation. From the Galil to the Negev, farmers are preparing to observe shemitah, the Biblical command outlined in this week’s Torah portion not to work the field in the seventh year. It’s not for nothing that farming is referred to as husbandry, as tending to the land is a consummate, lifelong mission, paralleling the way we...…
…40 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 I t’s so interesting that preparation deepens an experience. But this applies particularly to deep and meaningful experiences. The truth is, an experience that is superficial is not enhanced by preparation; it can sometimes even be ruined by preparation. The more profound the experience, the more it is enhanced by preparation. And what could be a bigger experience than that of Rosh Hashanah, the day of judg...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 41 we say the Shema and the Amidah. But the siddur is structured in such a way that we don’t just rush headlong into the Shema and Amidah. There is a process of preparation. First, we say the morning blessings, and then the special passages from the Book of Psalms and other places in the Tanach, which are filled with words of praise and reflection about God and His greatness. These pesukei dezimrah — the “verses of...…
…42 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 Synagogue Directory CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids (616) 949-2840 ahavasisraelgr.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Israel Flint (810) 732-6310 cbiflint.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmos...…
…Shomrey Emunah Southfield (248) 559-1533 congregation-shomrey- emunah-105705.square.site The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield (248) 788-4000 theshul.net Woodward Avenue Shul Royal Oak (248) 414-7485 thewas.net Yagdil Torah Southfield (248) 559-5905 Young Israel of Oak Park (248) 967-3655 yiop.org Young Israel of Southfield (248) 358-0154 yisouthfield.org RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Kehillat Israel Lansing (517) 88...…
…44 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 A lthough reunions are generally geared toward looking back and catching up, that hasn’t been so for the Lunar Octet, a Latin jazz group formed in 1983 by students at the University of Michigan. A performance reunion of the octet, after some 12 years of changing mem- berships and almost 20 years of being disbanded, is moving the group forward with a recording now receiving interna- tional acclaim as it is played...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 45 formance, include “Oye,” “Subway Tension” and “Dancin’ in the Doghouse.” “Because of the relationship among musicians and how we developed over many years, we are a genre-busting kind of a band,” said Kaufman, whose musicianship also has him appearing with his own Dream Ensemble, Gemini and Tumbao Bravo. “We have multiple influences and find that it all works together. It’s all of our personal soul music.” ...…
…46 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 ARTS&LIFE ART E llen Stone defines her West Bloomfield residence as more of an art gallery than a home. Her walls are covered with collected works by famous artists and include those with Jewish heritage, such as Peter Max, Yaacov Agam and Max Fleischer. Between pieces of functional furniture, there are three-dimensional artworks that distract from conventional seating and accents. On her approximately one ...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 47 Calloway (mixed media paintings and sculpture), Joe Lamontagne (metal sculpture), Priscilla Phifer (acrylic paintings), Richard Phillips (watercolor paintings), Paul Robertson (digital paintings) and Charlene Uresy (painted furniture). By way of entertainment, Scott McDuffie will be participating in performance art as he showcases his process of creating abstract acrylic paintings to music accompaniment. “Ther...…
…48 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 ARTS&LIFE MUSIC D on Was, famed music performer and producer, brings two noteworthy twists to this year’s Concert of Colors as he once again presents his Detroit All-Star Revue. Preparing for a salute to R&B Superstar George Clinton, Was can recall his introduction to the legendary composer- performer. In the ninth grade at Oak Park’s Clinton — that’s right, Clinton — Junior High, Was became a fan by w...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 49 MR. CORMAN, DETECTIVE TURNER, NANNY NIXERS Mr. Corman is a 10-episode series that premieres on Apple TV+ on Aug. 6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 40, created the series, directs it, writes it and stars as the title character. It follows Josh Corman, a former musician who teaches fifth grade in Los Angeles. As the series starts, his fiancée has just moved out and she’s replaced by his high school buddy. The advance pu...…
…50 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 BOOK BASH 11 AM-2 PM, AUG. 8 Join an in-person, out- door celebration of Detroit Jewish Book Fair and the art of Jewish storytelling at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. This expo-style event will feature Michigan authors, local artists, musicians and family activities. Featured event schedule: 11 am-12:30 pm – Klezmer band Klezundheidt; 12:30 pm – Local celebrity author Harvey Ovshinsky talks ...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 53 continued on page 57 RUTH AARON, 100, of West Palm Beach, Fla., for- merly of Farmington Hills, passed away on July 23, 2021. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruth is survived by her devoted daughters, Hillary (Charles) Bale and Judith Korby; loving grandchildren, Andrew (Becky) Bale, Kali (Dan) Venuti, Eryn Korby and Amy Aaron; adored great-grandchildre...…
…54 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 continued from page XX W ith his signature bowties, colorful round glasses and magnetic smile, Douglas Bloom was a successful busi- nessman, a generous philan- thropist and a charismatic leader who advanced the caus- es of numerous organizations in his beloved Jewish com- munity. Douglas, who lived in Birmingham with his wife, Barbara, died on July 22, 2021, at age 82. Born in Detroit in 1938, Douglas was the...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 55 The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Douglas Bloom 1938 - 2021 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community 21_EXE_AD_Douglas Bloom_DeathNotice_JN Ad-Draft1.indd 1 …
…56 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 G od has been good to me,” Graham Orley sometimes said to his rabbi, with a characteris- tic twinkle in his eye. And it indeed was so during his long and fortunate life. But Mr. Orley wasn’t one to bypass opportunities or shirk respon- sibilities. People loved and respected him for many reasons, includ- ing his being a devoted hus- band and father and, ultimately, the wise family patriarch. He was successful a...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 57 JOANNE LEVINE, 91, of Calabasas, Calif. formerly of Franklin, died July 22, 2021. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Shelley and Ron Segal, and Cindy Baker; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Levine and Susan Lederer; grandchildren, Todd and Adina Segal, Erica and Jordan Tritt, Justin and Michelle Segal, Michael and Krystin Levine, Alexander Levine and Jing Li, and Levi Baker; great-grandchil...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 RHODA L. MILAN, 87, of West Bloomfield, died July 23, 2021. She is survived by her sons and daughters- in-law, Gary Milan, Stuart (Courtney) Milan and Dr. Mitchell (Jill) Milan; brother, Marvin Skore; grandchil- dren, Matthew (Kaylyn) Milan, Jordan Milan, Evan Milan, Miriam Milan and Liv Milan; great-grand- children, Leah and Abigail; sister-in-law; Linda (Jay) Schwarzberg; man...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 59 AARON ROSENSTEIN, 91, of West Bloomfield, died July 22, 2021. He was an automotive plastics engineer, inventing key improvements for cars still in use today. Once retired, he enjoyed adult education classes, teaching his daughter Yiddish, cycling and nature photography. His love of travel led to connec- tions with people and places around the world. He was a lifelong athlete, excelling at basketball, downh...…
…60 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY DONALD SIMON, 89, of West Bloomfield, died July 27, 2021. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debbie Simon; sons-in-law, Lewis Wagner and Bruce (Sue) Luria; grandchildren, Brent and Dana Luria, Elyssa and Eyal Dimant, Catie Luria, Stuart and Maggie Wagner, Hilary Wagner, Justin Wagner, Andrew Simon, and Allison Simon; great-grandchil- dren, Joey and Owen ...…
…AUGUST 5 • 2021 | 61 R uth Pearl, the mother of slain Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl, died on July 20, 2021, at age 85. In 2002, Ruth and her hus- band, Judea Pearl, were thrust into international attention after Al-Qaeda terrorists in Pakistan kidnapped their son, Daniel Pearl, and executed him nine days later. Ruth Pearl, an electrical engineer and computer ana- lyst, was born Eveline Rejwan in Baghdad on Nov. 10, 19...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 I t began as a joyous occasion. As the 20th Olympic Games began, the JN editorial on Sept. 1, 1972, captured the excitement with a simple sentence: “Jews were cheered in Munich. ” This referred to the cheers for Israeli athletes as they marched into the arena, but this was also a profound idea...…
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…4 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 VIEWS 6-15 16 The Docs of War Tales of the brave, young physicians who saved countless lives in Vietnam. 22 Federation’s Youth Mental Health Initiative Launches Survey 22 Feds Arrest Neo-Nazi Linked to Michigan Synagogue Graffiti 23 JCC Delays Reopening Its Indoor Pool and Track 24 Empowering Women Trade Secrets celebrates JVS’ Women to Work program. 25 36 Under 36 Nominations N...…
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…10 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 I was so tired the other day, I slept right through my nap. ” — Benny Gurvitz I met Benny Gurvtiz in the locker room of the Jewish Community Center’ s Fitness Center in 2000. I was a then- 52-year old clinical psychol- ogist, and my brother Mike was a then-47-year-old furri- er. Benny was a 90-year-old retired pharmacist. Our lockers were next to each other. Benny was older than my dad, who died at the to...…
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…12 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 T his was definitely not the volunteer oppor- tunity that was adver- tised. As my alarm rang at 4:30 a.m. the day before Rosh Hashanah to pack food, my first thought was this is the craziest hour of the day. My second thought was I am excited to see and pack food with my “Shabbat Crew.” I have been an active volunteer in the Detroit Jewish community for several years. I have had the privilege of having ...…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 VIEWS more chaotic because we packed meals for the whole weekend, including a Shabbat dinner with soup and dessert, a Saturday Shabbat lunch, and frozen meals for Saturday and Sunday. As it turns out, two of the things that I least expected and found most rewarding were making friends and being inspired. My “Shabbat Crew” arrives at 6 a.m. to pack and 5:15 on days when we are packing for extra days for a ...…
… NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 | 15 came together at Wayne State to promote the messages to vote, ways to register and how to get involved in getting out the vote. • There was a drive-by voter registration rally in Campus Martius Park. • A Voter Town Hall in partnership with the Interfaith Intercampus Coalition, includ- ing HMD Rabbi Michele Faudem, the head of Ministry at Madonna. University, the head of the ministry of University of Detroit...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 Tales of the brave, young physicians who saved countless lives in Vietnam. IN THE JEWS D ON THE COVER I ’ ve never really shared “my” Vietnam War memories with anybody. It took me years before I even knew how to process and comprehend the enormity of the war. And I never wore a uniform. I only observed the war from my family’ s dining room table — a 12-year-old in 1967, eating dinner while watching Walter...…
… NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 | 17 passed away in 2015 and 2010, respectively. After fulfilling their two-year tours of duty, which typically included a year in Vietnam, both returned to Detroit to resume building their lives, families and careers. Irving Gold was a radiologist. Taylor was an orthopedic hand surgeon. PAUL ’S HEROIC SERVICE Paul Gold vividly remembers the day in June 1967 when his draft letter arrived from the 5th Army Head...…
…18 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 IN THE JEWS D ON THE COVER Armored Calvary Division had three physicians under his charge, and he was one of them. That commander was Col. George Smith Patton, son of the legendary WWII Gen. George S. Patton Jr. “I remembered he carried his dad’ s ivory-handled pistol, ” Gold said. As a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, Gold spent the majority of his year in Vietnam in harm’ s way, typically posi- ti...…
… NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 | 19 Blau’ s history, the other doctor I was able to interview from the 1990 JN article, there are two other Jewish Detroit physicians who served in Vietnam I came to learn played significant roles in Dr. Paul Gold’ s life. FAMILIAR FACES IN VIETNAM Gold was also the recipient of a Purple Heart. In March 1968 he was a victim of a rocket attack which left his abdomen splintered with shrapnel. He was helicopter...…
…20 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 father died in his son’ s arms at Grace Hospital in Detroit from congestive heart failure, hours after the family’ s Rosh Hashanah meal. After fulfilling his two-year Army commitment, Blau res- urrected his medical career in Detroit focusing on occupation- al trauma, eventually expanding his practice to include five clin- ics throughout the tri-county area. While in Vietnam, Blau, like the other doctors’ stor...…
… NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 | 21 JVS Program to Provide Home Down Payment Assistance JVS Human Services announced the HarMoney Program, a new financial initiative to help low- to moderate-income families in Oakland County get their foot on the home ownership ladder. Through the HarMoney Program, qualified families can receive up to $1,000 down pay- ment assistance on a home or for repairing their financial credit to help them qualify fo...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 O n Oct. 29, state and federal authorities arrested the leader and an “associate” of a Michigan-based neo-Nazi group responsible for tar- geting an Upper Peninsula synagogue with antisemitic graffiti. A team of FBI agents arrested Justen Watkins, 25, of Bad Axe, self-proclaimed leader of The Base, and Alfred Gorman, 35, of Taylor, during a pair of raids. The Base says it seeks to impose a white ethno-st...…
… NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 | 23 A fter the closing of its health club at the end of September, the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield announced it would reopen its indoor pool and track this month. But that estimate was revised due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in Oakland County, and now the reopening may be delayed. The JCC formed a commit- tee tasked with exploring new ways to offer fitness and well- ness programming at ...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 5 • 2020 S oon after she started working as the chief development officer for JVS Human Services three years ago, Sandy Schuster realized something about JVS’ Women to Work program was familiar. Her own mother, Anne, had used JVS’ services in the early 1980s, when she returned to the workforce after raising her children and going through a divorce. Now Schuster is preparing for a COVID-era version of Trade Secrets...…
