…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 55 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT MAZEL TOV! Celebrate all of your milestone moments with an announcement in the Detroit Jewish News. Scan the QR code to book: • Anniversary • B’nai Mitzvah • Birth • Engagement • Milestone Birthday • Wedding HEALTHCARE A1 CAREGIVER/COMPANION. Experienced, excellent references. 248-991-4944 Prestige Touch of Love,Providing 24-hr home care services using professional / certified ...…
…56 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N BRIAN SCOTT BROOKS, 52, of Roseville, died Sept. 22, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Joyce Jakey and Charles Brooks; sister and brother-in-law, Ronnelle and Charles Bienenstein of Eastpointe; sister-in-law, Angel Hathaway; nieces and nephews, Charles August Bienenstein IV , Adalae Hathaway, Amanda and Aaron Kitts, Jessica and Troy Fox; aunts and uncles, Ann Osterhout, Marylene LaBranche, Lenore M...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 57 J N top Los Angeles-area restau- rants, and helped to develop and open both the Wildest Greens and Tenth T restaurants in Palm Springs. His excellent food and engag- ing personality won many dedicated customers. Jeffrey was passionate, caring, intelli- gent and witty, a lover of dogs (especially his beloved Bebe and Sophie), time with family, fish- ing in Alaska with his Grandpa Morris, summers in Tawas and at C...…
…58 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N (Corie) Cohen; niece, Lisa (Josh) Urist; devoted friends, Sheila McMannus, Susan Greener, Geri Resnick; many other loving family members and friends. Linda was the sister-in-law of the late Barry Cohen. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. LENORE KATZ, 93, of West ...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 59 J N in-law, Sheldon and Elaine Miller; sister, Shirley Davis; sis- ter-in-law, Joyce (Jerry) Weiss; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Irv was the husband of the late Marcia Miller. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. STUART RAPPAPORT, 75, of Commerce Towns...…
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…60 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N She is survived by her beloved husband, Don Reimer; sons and daughter-in-law, Jayson Reimer, Ross and Laurie Reimer; daugh- ter and son-in-law, Jody and Ron Slucker; grandchildren, Pierce Reimer, Brayden Slucker and Avery Slucker; brother-in-law, Sidney Zeller; many loving niec- es, nephews, other family mem- bers and friends. Ellie was the sister of the late Dr. Susan Vigen. Interment took place at Adat Sh...…
…OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 61 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 50 Years After the Yom Kippur War T his Oct. 6, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Israel’s darkest days since its War of Independence in 1948. At 2 p.m. on Yom Kippur in 1973, as Israelis observed the High Holiday, Egyptian and Syrian armed forces launched a sneak attack. Armed by the Soviet Un...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com OCTOBER 5 • 2023 | 7 J N Detroit’s high poverty rate, means that many Detroit residents pay a sizable percentage of their monthly income — a good number pay 10% or more — on water bills. The residents (dispro- portionately people of color) paying such a sizable percentage are below the poverty line, and thus face the di...…
…8 | OCTOBER 5 • 2023 J N guest column 50 Years ago: Oct. 6, 1973: Lessons from Israel’s Darkest Day W hy is that bridge, that school and that city all named “6th of October”? I asked our Egyptian tour guide while on a bus outside of Cairo. “Oh,” she quickly snapped back, “It’s our way of wishing for peace for all people.” I wasn’t buying it. Her answer was too rehearsed, too phony. I suspected she was hiding something, and ...…
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…10 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 I n 2000, a couple from West Bloomfield had a child who attended Ganeinu pre- school in Farmington Hills. So pleased with the top-notch education their child was receiving, the couple donated $75,000 toward installation of a top-of-the-line play- ground. Fast forward two decades. Ganeinu’s loca- tion of 30+ years recently changed hands. The school moved into the basement classrooms of Adat Shalom Synagogue in F...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 11 up, disassembled, repainted and rebuilt in the shul’s backyard. ” Until that point, Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills didn’t have a very exciting playground although there was a little woodsy area to explore. Bergstein hired Tim Render of Playground Professionals, who delivers and installs custom- ized playgrounds, to help oversee the vision he had. “Tim’s an artist; he sees things that maybe the rest of us don’t ...…
…12 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 I t’s quite a sight to see: a bright orange Nissan Versa Note zipping around town, a large blue magnetic sign affixed to its door that says, “on the run doing mitzvahs. ” The white-bearded man behind the wheel of the “mitzvah mobile” is Joey Roberts, 71, of West Bloomfield and sitting next to him is his adorable Shi Tzu, Rosie. Life has given some hard knocks to Joey, but he’s found that giving to others has ...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 13 It took multiple attempts, four different rehabs and some painful, disappointing relapses, but, in 2017, Joshua got clean and has stayed clean ever since. He’s managed to pull his life around, even finding and marrying his beshert, Stevie DuFresne, in February 2022. “That’s a miracle right there, ” said a very proud Joey. BECOMING MITZVAH MAN After Linda passed away, Joey felt lost and miserable at first. “Th...…
…14 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY T hanks to a generous Southfield cou- ple, an Israeli boy with special needs had his wish fulfilled for his 17th birthday. Idan Yaron, who lives near Haifa, Israel, loves horseback riding, which had become a therapeutic activity. But the equestrian center where he used to ride closed at the start of the COVID epidemic and has not reopened. His mother, Liat Yaron, contacted Magen David Adom’s “Wis...…
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…16 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 S outh Haven’s First Hebrew Congregation was established by Jewish farmers who became resort operators. In the early 1900s, Jewish people had a tough time vaca- tioning around the shoreline of Lake Michigan because many communities excluded Jewish patrons. South Haven was an exception, welcoming Jews and developing an identity with the Jewish clientele from the Detroit-Chicago markets. Jewish life in Sout...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 17 munity shrinking at one point, the synagogue today — consist- ing of just under 100 members — attracts not only year-round locals but second-home owners who grew up in the area as well as tourists. The synagogue has under- gone major renovations over the years, spending more than $500,000 on its rejuvenation. The end results include a new roof, stained glass windows, new substructure, repaired foundations, ne...…
…18 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 O n Jan. 15, Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor will host a brunch in honor of its founders. The Marlene Gitelman HDS Founders Memorial Brunch will pay tribute to the small group of dedicated Jewish community members who founded the school in 1974. Marlene Gitelman, who passed away earlier this year at age 74, was vital to the creation of the school and developing its mission. “The school was founded by a group of...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 19 says. “Therefore, our classrooms are quite dynamic. ” Samantha Hendren, Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor board president, says there is an emphasis on “developing the whole child with social and emotional learning. ” There is also a robust Hebrew immer- sion program that teaches Hebrew and Judaic studies. “We see it as an important part of our mission to give chil- dren a strong sense of identity within their Jew...…
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…20 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 H illel Day School added two major roles to its Student Support Team this year, a new speech patholo- gist, Heather Vieder, and an occupational therapist, Sara Wasser. In these roles, they will provide critical early intervention and, in turn, Hillel will be able to better meet the needs of students who need special services. Now, between their social workers, learning special- ists, speech pathologist and ...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 21 learning disabilities at the end of sec- ond grade, early third grade,” Love said. “However, we felt it was really important to have somebody working with our youngest learners.” Vieder and Wasser, in these roles, are primarily working with pre-K 4-year- olds through second graders. Several things can get in the way of students learning to read, write and develop strong literacy skills. Vieder and Wasser are t...…
…22 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 J obs and Moms (JAM), a new three-week program for mothers with young families pioneered by Gesher Human Services and Temple Israel’s Early Childhood Center (ECC), is being launched on Jan. 23. The initiative is aimed at mothers of preschool and lower elementary school children who are Temple Israel members and who have put their careers on hold but now, due to financial circum- stances or a desire to reen...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 23 EXTRA! EXTRA! We’ve got the inside scoop about Jewish Senior Life! THURSDAY JANUARY 12TH 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 6760 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 RSVP by calling Tracey at (248) 592-5048 or emailing tproghovnick@jslmi.org YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION. Hear from residents and members of our leadership team. As featured on: Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? Call th...…
…24 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 J ews and non-Jews alike were drawn to Unorthodox and Shtisel, the two popular Netflix miniseries dramas about Chasidic life. These voyeuristic deep dives into the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle of the adherents of Chasidism were the first exposure many had to these insular communities. Unorthodox is based on the book by Deborah Feldman, who cut ties with her ultra-Orthodox Williamsburg, Brooklyn, community in 2...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 25 are very camera shy and that’s ingrained in me, too. Despite my reluctance, I did believe that it’s important to reach a wider audience with the story of the Chasidic community. The New York Satmar community seems to be one of the most understudied subcul- tures, and most of the pop culture represen- tations are dark and misleading, creating this narrative of an “other. ” So, I think it’s important to get beyond...…
…26 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY T he Detroit Writing Room announced the return of in-person book events with a 2023 Author Series held at the historic Whitney mansion in Midtown Detroit. The intimate experiences take place in the Whitney’s Music Room (January- April) and outdoor garden (May- June), weather permitting. Guests will enjoy drinks and hors d’ oeuvres during a meet- and-greet with the author. The event will also inc...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 27 H appy New Year, friends! The goal of this column, as we all make our New Year’s resolutions, is to offer many ways to help others in 2023. Our community is a gold mine of volunteering treasures, and we hope to provide all kinds of opportunities to stay true to your reso- lutions in the coming months. ADAT SHALOM’S ninth annual Volunteer Day invites volunteers of all ages to do hands-on projects for organizatio...…
…I like my kid again” — that’s what one parent told Forest Levy Wolfe, found- er of Teaching Circle, after taking part in her Family Coaching program. Wolfe started Teaching Circle in January 2022 — offering classes to young children — but she soon realized, it’s not just kids who need support. Parents need it, too. “There are a lot of preschools and tutoring programs out there for children, but there’s not as much support and coachin...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 29 to cheer on racers, hand out medals to racers after they cross the finish line and serve pancakes at the post-race breakfast. Shifts are two to three hours long and volunteers must be at least 16 with parental per- mission. For details, contact VolunteerDepartment@lea- derdog.org. THE WELL, NEXTGen Detroit and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Women’s Philanthropy are coming together for a Dignity...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 3 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-9 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 An Old-New Whimsical Playground Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills breathes new life into retired equipment. 12 One-Man Mitzvah Mobile West Bloomfield man and his dog are on a mission to do good in the world. 14 Making Wishes Come True Southfield couple helps “Wish Ambulance” fulfill a dream. 16 South Haven’s First Hebrew Congrega...…
…OUR COMMUNITY F or Pasteur Elementary School graduate Elizabeth “Liz” Jacobs, the school’s library, a sunlit room with dark wooden shelves, was a happy place presided over by the school’s longtime librar- ian, Mrs. Robinson. Jacobs, who graduated in 1962, is one of many Jewish alumni of Pasteur, located at Stoepel and Pembroke in Northwest Detroit. She is the recording sec- retary of the Friends of Pasteur, a nonprofit support orga...…
…cational services. New tables have been ordered, and the volunteers hope to add some comfortable chairs for the teachers to use when reading to their classes. Each student will receive a Pasteur Library card and will soon begin tak- ing out books. Hall, Pasteur’s principal, plans to apply for a librarian from the Detroit Public Schools Community District. While there was some initial skepticism about the ability of volunteers to ...…
…32 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 faces&places Blacks and Jews have long had an important relationship throughout history — from the civil rights movement to present day. It’s that solidarity that makes the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity’s holiday party all that more special. Blacks and Jews united to cele- brate Christmas and Chanukah at the Pistons Performance Center. Songs were sung and dancing was abundant as the family-friendly a...…
…DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 33 Jewish Senior Life celebrat- ed the grand opening of the Hechtman II Coffee House in the Eli A. Scherr Activity Room on Dec. 6. Philanthropist and friend of JSL, Eli Scherr, attended the festivities along with more than 40 residents, staff and community members. Eli spoke of his days on the Jewish Apartments and Services Board and his delight in contributing to the lifestyle residents enjoy on JSL campus...…
…34 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 NEXT DOR B ari Weiss, the for- mer New York Times editor and writer, is quite busy these days. She is assisting in the publication of files uncovered at Twitter by its new owner that purport to tell how and why some discourse on the platform was suppressed or margin- alized prior to Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of the platform. Musk’s prime motivation for buying Twitter was to restructure the social...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 35 265,000 subscribers who receive her Substack column. She now employs more than a dozen journalists, contrib- utors and assistants. Demand is strong for her speak- ing engagements. She has appeared several times on Bill Maher’s HBO show. Having struck a chord with newsmakers, she attracts top names to her site and to her podcast, among them Israeli prime minister-des- ignate Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. A...…
…36 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 NOSH EATS | DRINKS | SWEETS S ukiyaki, Viennese Beef Goulash and Lamb Curry, just like your kosher mama or bubbie maybe used to make for dinner. Nostalgia was one motivating fac- tor when Richard J. Kaplan, a former Detroiter, decided to compile a fleis- chig (meat) cookbook from his father Seymour Kaplan’s family recipes. “It was just as a fun thing to do,” said Richard Kaplan, 67, a retired tax and estate-pla...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 37 notice that very day, in 1971 or 1972.” Until very recently, the only trace of the business was a barely recognizable painted Kaplan Brothers sign above the old building. The Kaplan brothers, now deceased, are survived by their sister, Eileen Letvin of West Bloomfield. WEEKLY ADS IN THE JN Richard was aware that his father had advertised the butcher shop by placing a series of “Kaplan Bros. Recipe of the We...…
…38 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 HEALTH T he 94-year-old home- bound patient was over- joyed. “Thank you so much,” she told her visitor. “You made such a difference to my life.” She’d always loved reading and had a huge stack of books, but lately she’d been unable to do more than just sit in her favorite armchair. Her visitor was Dr. Yaakov Zacks of Southfield, Michigan’s only full-time house-calling optom- etrist. He’d discovered her prescr...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 39 saw some issues. He promptly took his blood pressure, saw his numbers were abnormally high and urged him to rush to the emergency room. Later, the patient thanked him. “He was at high risk of hav- ing a stroke, ” he said. “The health of the entire body can be seen in the eyes. ” Zacks has also prescribed vitamins for macular degen- eration (degeneration of the retina) and low-vision aids like magnifiers that c...…
…4 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 for openers Verbal Picassos T he wonderful world of color is not limited to the art gallery or the television tube. We are so imbued with the colors around us that we have incorporated color references in our daily talk. To encourage someone to be themselves, you may exhort them to show you their true colors. A vivid description of your latest vacation sites may lend color to the conversation. Is your gar...…
…MAZEL TOV! 40 | JANUARY 5 • 2023 DEC. 15, 2022 Shelley (Reinstein) and Eliot Silver of Los Angeles, Calif., joyously announce the birth of their daughter, Isabel Drew (Devira Irit). Shelley is the daughter of Natie and Alan Reinstein of Farmington Hills, and Eliot is the son of Patty and Michael Silver of Los Angeles. Isabel was named in beloved memory of Eliot’s grandfather Irving and for Shelley’s beloved grandmother Dora. HOW...…
…JANUARY 5 • 2023 | 41 The Power of Gathering H ave you ever been part of a gathering so powerful that the boundaries between you and others became blurred? Can you imagine such mutual inspiration and clarity of purpose that a convening felt divinely blessed? In Maor va-Shemesh, a collection of the teachings of R. Kalonymus Kalman Epstein of Cracow published in 1842, the Chasidic master explores the possibility of such an ex...…
