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…$200 Dec. 7-13, 2023 / 24 Kislev - 1 Tevet 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com See page 12 …

…10 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N opinion Social Media Has Become ‘Unhinged’ I t was a slow trickle, each long press of the finger and ensuing quick tap was days and sometimes weeks apart (it’s hard to comprehend that two months have passed since Oct. 7), but I am here to tell you that I — a former social media manager — have removed each and every social media app from my phone. In fact, as I was writing this very essay, I realized...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 11 J N Regency at Troy 2685 West Maple Road | Troy, MI 48084 248-965-7900 Ciena Healthcare’s Regency at Troy Healthcare Resort for Seniors AMENITIES INCLUDE: • Restaurant-Style Dining with three main dining rooms and separate family dining spaces • Family visitation rooms with anti-viral technology • Spa • Micro Green Garden • Recreational areas and lounges with fireplaces • Outdoor Courtyard • TeleHealth/...…

…12 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N E very year, the staff at the JN is amazed by the creative and beautiful submissions we receive from local artists who share their talent during our cover art con- test. Choosing the cover art is hard! Many submissions are worthy of being on the cover. As we select, we keep in mind the aesthetic of each piece, how it will look with the other elements on our cover and the intent of the artist in making hi...…

…continued on page 14 SECOND PLACE: Joshua Rodner, age 11, Bloomfield Hills THIRD PLACE: Hannah Rodner, age 13, Bloomfield Hills AGE 10 AND UP AGES 7-9 THIRD PLACE: Tamar Gottfried, age 8, Southfield AGES 6 AND UNDER SECOND PLACE: Lainey Weisel, age 6, West Bloomfield THIRD PLACE: Eden Rosenberg, age 6, Bloomfield Hills FIRST PLACE: Noah Gitlin, age 11, Birmingham FIRST PLACE: Emma Geiringer, age 7, West Bloomfield SECON...…

…14 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY HONORABLE MENTION: Cooper Seidman, age 5, Berkley HONORABLE MENTION: Leah Gottfried, age 10, Southfield HONORABLE MENTION: Joel Barenholtz, age 7, Huntington Woods HONORABLE MENTIONS continued from page 13 Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? As featured on: Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? Call the experts at 1-800-TAX-LEVY (829-5389) • Tax Liens • Collectio...…

…Let’s celebrate the light! Candy-Colored Chanukah LYNNE KONSTANTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Bring in some colorful yet elegant fun to your holiday table, balanced with a bit of classic blues. ▼ Based in Chapel Hill, N.C., artist (and mom) Arielle Zorger creates colorful “hand- painted, happy art” that she transforms into usable, modern Judaica. The cotton twill Rainbow Menorahs Table Runner (top) is available in two sizes; the Rainbow Dre...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 17 To create her Chanukah Centerpiece DIY Jar Menorah, mom, blogger and crafter Menucha started with repurposed baby-food jars. For full step-by-step instructions, visit jewish.momsandcrafters.com. Part of Crate & Barrel’s Hanukkah Tablescape collection, Mercer Blue Rim Star of David Platter and Mercer Blue Rim Hanukkah Menorah Salad Plate — glazed porcelain with hand-painted icons — can be easily mixed- and-ma...…

…18 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 Ann Arbor-based Marzipops’ radiant Hanukkah Stained- Glass Dreidels marzipan confections are painted by hand using edible colors. Marzipops.com. Dig in to a Bundt cake or cheese board with the classically ornate cast and stamped brass and stainless steel Ricci Serve Set. Area Anthropologie stores. Anthropologie.com. COURTESY OF MARZIPOPS Create a true centerpiece with Nordic Ware’s nonstick cast aluminu...…

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…20 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N All the Chanukah All the Chanukah happenings happenings around town. around town. Eight Nights of Fun! OUR COMMUNITY L ook out for menorahs displayed throughout the area, bringing Chanukah cheer and warmth to the community. 1st Night Of 1st Night Of Chanukah Chanukah Thursday, Dec. 7 Thursday, Dec. 7 CAMPUS MARTIUS, DETROIT Chabad Lubavitch of Michigan Menorah in the D: In-person and live- str...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 21 J N 5th Night Of Chanukah 5th Night Of Chanukah Monday, December 11 Monday, December 11 SOUTHFIELD Lubavitch Cheder, Yeshiva and Young Israel of Southfield Menorah Lighting Parade 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Menorah Lighting at Southfield Public Library southfieldmenorah.info BIRMINGHAM Chabad of Bloomfield Hills Shain Park Menorah Lighting 5:30 p.m. Shain Park info@bhchabad.org FLINT Chabad of Eastern Michigan A...…

…22 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N M y brother-in-law asked me a surprising question: “How many different kinds of latkes do you make at Chanukah?” “Just the potato kind,” I said. “Why?” “Since you prepare eight different char- osets at Passover, I figured you’d make lots of exotic latkes, too,” he said. While Robbie meant this as a compli- ment, he caught me off guard. Since he knows I enjoy cooking and inventing rec- ipes, he set the bar high...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 23 Every day, scientists at the Weizmann Institute in Israel pursue breakthroughs in cancer research, brain and neural science, technology, education, medicine, and protecting our planet. A Charitable Gift Annuity gives you the opportunity to partner with our scientists to make remarkable discoveries possible while you receive payments for life and significant tax benefits. To start experiencing these rewards, cal...…

…24 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 large (12-inch diameter) skillet, pref- erably the no-stick variety, until but- ter sizzles but doesn’t burn. 6. Pour half a soup ladle of batter at a time into hot pan. When bubbles appear in batter and bottom surface turns golden brown, flip pancakes. Turn only once. Gradually add more milk to batter if it thickens while first batch cooks. Add more butter to pan, if needed. 7. Serve pancakes immediately. If m...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 25 T his year, more than ever, it is critical to celebrate Chanukah, and our Judaism, with added pride and confidence. As Israel and the Jewish people continue to go through a challenging time, we must take advantage of the light, festivity and Jewish pride that celebrating Chanukah provides. Bais Chabad of West Bloomfield is very excited to share all sorts of opportunities for celebration. “We hope you’ll...…

…OUR COMMUNITY H e’s known to many as Mr. Oak Park. Gerald “Jerry” Naftaly, for- mer mayor of the city where so many members of Metro Detroit’s Jewish com- munity grew up and remember it close to utopia, is so knowledgeable about the history, the people, the businesses, restaurants and shops, that he literally wrote the book. Images of America: Oak Park, with a foreword by former gover- nor James Blanchard, was published in 2012, cov...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 27 J N “I asked everyone for their top three places and memories throughout Oak Park and, in less than three weeks, I filled the 40 spaces on the board,” Naftaly says. And this year, just in time for Chanukah, he creat- ed Northland-Opoly: The Northland Mall Edition. An extension of his Northland Mall book, Northland-Opoly draws on the history of the world’s then-largest shopping center, opened in 1954. The inn...…

…28 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N O n Nov. 19, 600 Jewish women gathered at the Nancy Grosfeld Campus of the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah in Oak Park to knead and braid challah, pray, dance and sing. At a difficult time for many Jewish women impacted by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and rising antisemitism, many are seeking out the company and support of other Jewish community members. RISE Challah Bake offered that sense of community for loc...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 29 J N months before the war began and organizers already anticipated a high turnout, Indig believes the war elevated the sense of emotion that was present during RISE Challah Bake. “This is what Partners Detroit wants to do,” she says. “Bring the Jewish community together. We like to share the joy and pride of being Jewish and give people an opportunity to learn and engage in their heritage and the Torah.” ...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 Celebrating the Season Local artists bring out their best for the JN’s Chanukah art contest. 16 Candy-Colored Chanukah Let’s celebrate the light! 20 Eight Nights of Fun! All the Chanukah happenings around town. 22 A Whole Lotta Latkes 25 Chanukah Wonderland 2023 This year, the fun is spread over several days. 26 Northlan...…

…30 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 29 ongoing conflict in Israel, Partners Detroit Women’s Division, which holds events year-round, is planning to move forward with its 2024 trip to Israel. “We don’t just stand with Israel,” Bausk says. “We’re going to Israel, and we’re really excited to take women of all ages and backgrounds to Israel in May.” HONORING RYAN DEMBS The Dembs Mission to Israel, May 12-...…

…Older Adult Services Mental Health Support T ransportation Employment Housing Food Financial Assistance And So Much More Who to call when you don’t know who to call. When you call Jhelp you’ll be connected to a caring, knowledgeable professional who will guide you to the Jewish Detroit resources that can help you navigate life’s challenges and changes. Jhelp calls are answered by the Jewish Family Service (JFS) Resource Cente...…

…32 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N J udge Bernard Friedman and Stan Meretsky’s friendship means the world to them. It’s an alliance celebrating its 75th year, forged in 1948 when the two were kindergarten classmates at MacCulloch Elementary School on Wildemere and Tyler in Detroit. Their lifelong friendship was nurtured though the closeknit community they called home — the beloved old Dexter-Davison Jewish neigh- borhood. This yea...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 33 J N CHILDHOOD ADVENTURES Kindred spirits since kinder- garten, that’s the best way to describe Bernie and Stan. For the record, it all began in Mrs. Bacon’s class at MacCulloch Elementary in 1948. They’ve been practically inseparable since then. I learned that early on Friedman and Meretsky took on major responsibilities together. “One of the most important things in our friend- ship was being worm gatherers...…

…34 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 Jewish activities in Detroit. Stan became active in Brandeis AZA and Bernie spent time at sponsored clubs at the old JCC at Meyers and Curtis. These affiliations would have profound impacts on both boys that over the years nurtured their shared love for, dedication to and eventual trips together as adults to Israel. More on that in a moment. Even as they got busy with their adult lives — college, getting m...…

…A special group of volunteer judges will be reviewing submissions and choosing the 36 winners. Honorees will receive a free subscription to the JN and be featured in a February 2024 issue. GO ONLINE TO THEJEWISHNEWS.COM AND SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION BY DECEMBER 29, 2023 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Do you know someone who gives of themselves to the community in robust — and often thankless — ways? Someone you admire and aspire to be like? Some...…

…36 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N I t’s been a difficult two months, to say the least, since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. It’s been particularly challenging for Israelis living in Metro Detroit, many of whom are coping with feelings of guilt as well as concern for their loved ones and their homeland. Plus, they are witness- ing something they wouldn’t be experiencing in Israel: an unprece- dented rise in antisemitism. “My body is here,...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 37 J N tions manager for Friends of the IDF Central Region helps her feel a sense of purpose as she works to sup- port the IDF with its most immediate needs. Toby, who was involved in planning the FIDF annual dinner in October, was over- whelmed by the outpouring of support. “When you raise almost $3 million in one evening, I can’t even tell you how it feels as an Israeli to see all the love and support of o...…

…38 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY N urturing children’s creativity is like giving them a magic wand; it not only sparks their imagination, but also helps them discover a world where every stroke and color connects to a meaningful masterpiece. The ability to be creative, to create something from personal feelings and experiences, can reflect and nurture children’s emotional health. As the Thanksgiving season approached, ...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 39 J N embraced the challenge of designing floats and coordinating a miniaturized version of the iconic parade focusing on our love for Israel as an inspiration. Given all that has been happening with our brothers and sisters in Israel, it felt most appropriate for us to use this opportunity to help our students connect to all the things we love about Israel, its culture, its landmarks and history, as well ...…

…4 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N for openers More Tasty Speech essay A Friend in Lansing A s evidenced in past articles, I have a penchant for dis- cussing food, eating, etc. I am not promoting diets; I am not castigating you for being overweight (but you know who you are). I am only interested in calling your attention to col- orful expressions involving food items. I do not insult others because I am brimming over with the milk o...…

…40 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 On Sunday, Oct. 15, 200 guests attended the 2023 annual fundraising event for JARC, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities, to kick off the fall fundraising campaign that looks to raise $1.2 million for the nonprofit’s important mission of enriching the lives of people with disabilities. The Studio 54-inspired event, a nod to the nonprofit’s 54th anniversary, recreated t...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 41 J N Jewish Family Service was one of several agencies to partici- pate in the Domestic Violence Community Forum held on Nov. 8. Around 200 people gath- ered in the Southfield Pavilion for a roundtable discussion on domestic violence. JFS clinical therapist and Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) representative Aliza Bracha Klein and JFS social worker Sarah Graves partici- pated on the panel, along...…

…T he return home from summer camp might be marked by laundry piles, family visits and haircuts but even when the duffels are stored and the new friends are texted, “if you know you know,” camp never really ends. Beyond the more than 72,000 Jewish overnight summer campers*, it goes on in winter camp, family camp, FaceTime calls, out-of-town camp friends’ b’nai mitzvot, becoming the camp nurse or doctor, and in camp reunions and fun...…

…44 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 continued on page 46 a couple of occasions, with a decorative sticker in its place. A couple were envelope-less — just a piece of paper, folded and taped shut, with the address scribbled on the back. This year, our Florida grandson, Noam, sent a letter merely to “Mom and Dad” with the street address and zip code. No names, no city, no state. One of my brothers once stuck the envelope flap shut with two Band-...…

…46 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 canvas tote. Problem was, instead of the T-shirts, bathing suits and hoodies he left home with, it was filled entirely with hundreds of various-sized pieces of chocolate, multi-flavors of gum and variety packages of beef jerky. ON THE ROAD Getting to camp can be an adventure in itself, from a plane or train ride away to a multi-family road-trip caravan. My children traveled in an iconic green Tamarack bus. ...…

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…48 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 themselves, gather life skills and chant one-of-a-kind ditties that could only have been cooked up by clever camp staffers. And some 50-plus years after my last camp adventure, I can genuinely say that there is no Havdalah like camp Havdalah. CONNECTED Our grandson, Ari, described camp as the place where he learned to play poker and helped bring a camp goat into one of the bunks. Our grandkids, even those ...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 49 CAMP GUIDE 2023 CAMP LISTINGS BLACK RIVER FARM & RANCH 5040 Sheridan Line Road Croswell, MI 48422 (810) 679-2505 blackriverfarmandranch.com Giddy up and get registered! Saddle up for adventure this summer at Black River Farm and Ranch, an all- girls overnight camp. Our mission is to inspire leadership, self-confidence and independence through horsemanship and a variety of camp activities, including riding ...…

…Amplifying the voices of Jewish Influencers Influencers are the new celebrities. They are the people our young people “follow” - listen to, reach out to. They aren’t just called influencers - they really do have influence. Through Amplified, OpenDor Media is launching a community for content creators to propel the voice of Judaism and Israel. opendormedia.org One voice is powerful. A community of voices is unstoppable. DECEMBER ...…

…50 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 CAMP TANUGA Winter Address: 139 W. Maple Road, Suite E Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 258-9150 camptanuga.com Summer Address: 6874 Camp Tanuga Road N.E. Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-9150 Camp Tanuga is uniquely suited to provide children with an enriching experience they’ll never forget. Friendships formed, confidence gained and the skills learned keep campers returning year after year. An electronics-free envir...…

…DECEMBER 7 • 2023 | 51 CAMP WALDEN 5607 South River Cheboygan, MI 49721 (248) 225-1256 (817) 253-0722 summer@campwaldenmi.com Celebrating our 65th summer, Walden provides an inspiring environment that challenges campers to step outside their comfort zones. Our program combines elements of individual choice and group dynamics, building confidence, character and resilience. At Walden, college-age counselors raise the bar when it ...…

…52 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 ROEPER SUMMER CAMPS 41190 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield, MI 48304 (248) 203-7370 roeper.org From lacrosse to coding to theater, Roeper Summer Programs offers a variety of enriching and rewarding camp experiences to children throughout Metro Detroit. Diversity and respect for everyone’s potential are central characteristics of the community. SKULL ISLAND CAMP 8226 Highland Road White Lake, MI 48386 (248) 789-2223 ...…

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…54 | DECEMBER 7 • 2023 J N T he magnificently restored Book Tower in Downtown Detroit boasts a new French restaurant on the ground floor that harkens back to the city’s 1920s heyday. Step inside Le Supreme Detroit for dinner and drinks and you’ll encounter an intimate, welcoming space. With windows framed by café curtains fronting Washington Boulevard (at the corner of Grand River Avenue), the room features colors of fore...…