…giveaway! Visit the JN’s Facebook page or thejewishnews.com for the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Matisyahu at St. Andrew’s Hall. JN: Back when you were dressing as a chasid, were you concerned people focused more on your reli- gious outlook than on your music? M: When I started, my focus was completely on just myself. My thought wasn’t that I was going to get boxed in as this thing. I just said, “This is what I’m into.” I’m into re...…
…arts&life film One Of Us The new documentary, streaming on Netfl ix, reveals the consequences of leaving the Chasidic community. Etty, left, is featured in One of Us. A group of Chasidic women in One of Us 64 December 7 • 2017 jn GERRI MILLER N.Y. JEWISH JOURNAL F ewer than 2 percent of Chasidic Jews ever leave the fold. The documen- tary One of Us reveals why, tell- ing the stories of three people who have left — and paid a high ...…
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…on the go people | places | events friday, dec. 8 MODERN DANCE 7:30 pm, Dec. 8. Eisenhower Dance Detroit presents “December Dances,” featuring new works by choreographer Joshua Peugh and Stephanie Pizzo. At Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. $10-$18. Tickets: eisenhowerdance.org. editor's picks saturday, dec. 9 ULTIMATE ’80S BASH 8 pm, Dec. 9-midnight, Dec. 10. Remember the decade at party hosted by Jewish ...…
…on the go continued from page 67 tuesday, dec. 12 BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP TALK IN YIDDISH 1 pm, Dec. 12 & 26. Naomi Pinchuk leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. $2 each time. Info: Rosa, rchessler@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. 1 pm, Dec. 13. “Medication Management.” Mind U Gray Matters series presents speaker Wes Y...…
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…We’re going back to the beach!! 2018 JCC Maccabi Informational Meeting Sunday, December 17, 4 – 5 pm JCC – Handleman Hall Learn all about the JCC Maccabi experience and the Detroit Delegation. The JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest is one of the largest annual gatherings of Jewish teens from around the world! To be held in Orange County, California this summer, the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest offers teens the chance to be a part of an incred...…
…jews d nosh in the on the cover eats | drinks | sweets Well ‘Fed’ in Clarkston ALLISON JACOBS CONTRIBUTING WRITER TOP PHOTOS: The Fed is in a revamped 100-year- old Federal Reserve Bank. The interior boasts a tasteful blend of modern and vintage touches. FAR RIGHT: Reserve one of the two vaults for a private party. RIGHT: Fresh fruit can be found during the weekend brunch. S arah and James Schneider are no strangers to entertaining at h...…
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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 79 A Life Of Tzedakah And Hard Work J oseph Newman, 96, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2017. He was two months short of his 97th birthday and was one of the last Jewish self-made grocery men in Detroit. Rising from very humble beginnings, he developed a chain of super markets in the Detroit area in the ’50s and ’60s under the name Peter Pan Markets. He went on to become president of an extreme...…
…Y OU ’ VE ALWAYS ANTICIPATED EACH OTHER ’ S NEEDS . Erlich; many loving nieces, neph- ews and a world of devoted and loving friends. Mrs. Erlich was the loving daughter of the late Sylvia and the late Jess Miller; the dear daughter-in-law of the late Eva and the late Hy Erlich. Interment was at Hebrew Memorial Gardens at Beth Ahm Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms...…
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…Chapel. GRACE KATHERINE GOODMAN, 99, passed away Nov. 24, 2017, in West Hartford, Conn., where she had resided for the past 10 years. She was born in Detroit to Morris and Goodman Jennie Goldberg on April 11, 1918. Grace was strong, friendly, insightful, curious and an attentive listener. She had an appre- ciation of the arts, a wicked sense of humor, and was a great mah jong and bridge player Her many trips with her husband, Syd, including t...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 83 Lawson, Stella and Liv Friedman; ador- ing great-great-grandmother of Jace Hopkins; many loving friends, includ- ing her childhood friend Regina Ishbia Polinsky. Mrs. Starman was the beloved wife for 52 years of the late Jack Starman; mother of the late Leslie “Chi-Chi” Starman Friedman; treasured daugh- ter of the late Etta and the late David Hertzberg; cherished sister of the late Morris Hertz...…
…raskin 75 th an the best of everything niversary Love Those Luscious Ribs Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Ginopolis celebrates its 50th anniversary. Peter Ginopolis and Johnny Ginopolis Two among the best-liked and nicest gents in the restau- rant business are this year cel- ebrating their 50th anniversary together. Since back in 1967, when Johnny and Pete Ginopolis bought Capraro’s restaurant in Redford Township with their dad, Geo...…
…looking back Rain or shine, every G-Day, women went door to door to seek donations for the Allied Jewish Campaign. Armed with a solicitation kit and a comfortable pair of shoes, these women were instrumental in raising money for Detroit’s Jewish community. 1959. • Courtesy Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives. Historic photos are curated by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. From the DJN Davidson Digital Archive I n my la...…
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…Detroit Jewish News n contents Sept. 7-13, 2017 / 16-22 Elul 5777| VOLUME CLII, ISSUE 6 Online exclusives: • Weekly movie review • Ins and outs of advanced directives 16 30 28 views spirit nosh 5-10 38 51 jews in the d arts&life 54 39 etc. 12 road trip! devoted to israel and community 41 28 here’s to Mazel tov to achievements of local community members. 46 diamond queen on the go Annual river boat cruise takes young...…
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…views for openers Th e Genius Of Jerry I Jerry Lewis was one of my earliest t’s the evening of Aug. 29, and I’m comedic influences. I was imitating his attempting to write a “humor- Nutty Professor persona as far back as ous” column on the same day elementary school. I loved impersonat- North Korea fired a missile over Japan. ing him for friends, and I thought it I’m searching my brain for comedic might attract the attention nuggets having...…
…views commentary Kotel Controversy Shows Th at U.S. Jewish Groups Don’t Represent Th e Orthodox W Or Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali hat are we, chopped liver? Bennett: “The representatives of U.S. The question, from my Jewry feel they were slapped in the face.” Orthodox corner of the And, in further slap-happiness, former American Jewish world, is born of the ambassador to the U.S. Sallai Meridor recent onslaught of outrage aimed at cal...…
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…views letters Resources For Gap Year Why Do They Hate You? Thank you for shining a light on the increasing trend of taking a gap year in your article “The Great Gap” (Aug. 24, page 28). The gap year is crucial for many students to learn more about themselves before heading to college and is also a watershed moment for many teens on their Jewish journey. The cost of these gap year programs can often be financially prohibitive for students a...…
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…views essay essay What Do I Say? several JOIN interns who attended the event during our “Volunteer Week,” gathered together to cel- ebrate a beautiful summer evening. The event included a barbeque din- ner and bingo, which is a favorite of many of the JARC folks. The evening was the perfect example of the mis- sion of JARC — to enrich lives and erase barriers. Overall, my summer spent with JOIN affirmed my choice to enter the social work p...…
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…jews d in the on the cover Helpful Websites R oad Trip! Summer travel time brings great lasting memories. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER F or some, the term “road trip” elicits memories of long-ago family travel in a seatbelt-less station wagon that stopped frequently for bathroom breaks and was littered with stale chips and crayon pices. Add an exclama- tion point and “road trip!” may bring thoughts of a Florida- bound Spr...…
…Just one mile north of Somerset Mall, we’re located ͵ͻͲͲϐǦǯ Ǥ Warm. Spiritual. Totally Welcoming. Rabbi Aura Ahuvia and our entire community welcome you to join us for our Prospective Member Shabbat Services Friday, September 8 Music Shabbat Service 7:15 p.m. Friday, September 15 Family Short & Sweet Service 6:15 p.m. Find us on Facebook at @CongregationShirTikvah or check us o...…
…jews d in the continued from page 12 “The road trips have really impacted my family on many different levels — as Americans, as observant Jews and for creating great memories and bonds.” — RABBI MICHELE FAUDEM What to take * Emergency kit with mobile phone, flashlight, batter- ies, tire pressure gauge and adjustable wrench, windshield washer solution, jumper cables, emergency flares or reflectors, drinking water, fix-a-flat, extra snacks...…
…GET THE FACTS about active retirement living at FOX RUN in Novi. Brutus, 13, has made four roundtrip car trips from Detroit to Florida. The group ended their journey at Michele’s house in California, before Patty flew home and Peggy drove back to New York, dropping Pam off in Michigan on her way. “We kept a journal together and Peggy made a book and sent it to each of us with highlights from hers, along with quotes and photos,” Patty said. ...…
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…jews d in the TODAY’S INVESTMENT FUNDS continued from page 16 really drawn to that.” Russian and Syrian Jews, Colleagues also speak of as well as the movement his disinterest in visibility for Soviet Jewry, two Israeli for himself. “He focused wars in Lebanon and the on the work and never put assassination of Israeli himself first,” says Robert Prime Minister Itzhak Cohen, former JCRC/AJC Rabin. In response, Gale executive director. helped...…
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…jews d in the Star Trax Event Show Star Trax will present its fall Event Show on Sunday, Sept. 24, bringing together hundreds of local products, talents and services from leaders in the event industry. The tradeshow will showcase more than 70 exhibi- tors and will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. “The 16th Event Show will offer solutions for one-of-a-kind social and corporate events,” said Be...…
