…MAY 9 • 2024 | 55 ON STAGE 7 PM, May 17 & 24 (FRI.) Shakespeare in Detroit will produce As You Like It, a fast-paced, Victorian-era adaptation. In celebration of the DIA’s special exhibition “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” this production pays homage to the often- overlooked contribution of Black artists to the silent film era. On the DIA’s Danto Lecture Hall stage, accompanied by projection and footage from the era. ...…
…STUART M. ALTER, 69, of Oak Park, died April 21, 2024. He was the loving father of Beth and David Rodgers, and Robert Alter; adoring Zaydie of Evan, Jared and Noah Rodgers; brother of Jan and Larry Greenberg, and Peggy and Danny Palter. He is also survived by his former spouse, Marla Alter; and dear friend, Cheryl Schwartz. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072. A funeral service was held a...…
…MAY 9 • 2024 | 57 J N Pearl Dubin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Ronald and Joann Dubin, Raymond and Debbie Dubin, Andrew and Sandra Dubin; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Danial was the son of the late Irvin Dubin. Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or the Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. Arr...…
…58 | MAY 9 • 2024 J N continued from page 57 48076. A funeral service was held at Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment took place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SHARON FINE-ALPERT, 63, of Bloomfield Hills, died April 26, 2024. She is survived by her hus- band, Lloyd Alpert; mother, Frances Fine of Novi; broth- ers and sisters-in-law, Rabbi David and Beth Burstein Fine of Bellevue, Wash., B...…
…MAY 9 • 2024 | 59 J N LESLEE GAYLE HERSCHFUS, 64, of West Bloomfield, died April 29, 2024. She is sur- vived by her husband, Dr. Marvin Herschfus; moth- er, Sally Horvitz; daughter, Reena Herschfus; sister, Janice Plonskier; brother and sister- in-law, Eric and Alissa Horvitz; nieces and nephews, Jake Plonskier, Matthew Plonskier, Lillian Horvitz, Madeline Horvitz, Sydney Horvitz; sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, Judy and Ric...…
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…60 | MAY 9 • 2024 J N his daughter, bending an ear with politics, history or geogra- phy. Michael also loved a good drink, a hearty laugh, defying age and being around friends and family. He never stopped being stubborn, fighting his dis- ease until the very end. Michael is survived by his wife, Bella; son, Alex (Elin); daughter, Jessica; grandchildren, Zoe, Maddie and Kylie; his furry grandpet, Milo; sister, Raisa (Felix); nephews...…
…MAY 9 • 2024 | 61 father of Aaron and Jillian Pearlman, Allison and Leanne Mertzman, Zachary Pearlman, Hannah and Nick Skardarasky Pearlman, Ariella Pearlman, Shayna Pearlman, Joshua Pearlman; proud great-grand- father of Finley Pearlman, Ruthie Mertzman, and Rosie Mertzman. Joe was the beloved husband of the late Rebecca (Becky) Pearlman. He was the treasured brother of the late Ben and Lena Pearlman, the late Jack and Lillian G...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 62 | MAY 9 • 2024 J N A Hospital Like No Other S ometimes a good story is just under my nose. In this case, sitting two desks away from me. I told David Sachs, JN Contributing Editor, that I was thinking about a column on Sinai Hospital in Detroit. The original Sinai (preceding today’s DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit ...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com MAY 9 • 2024 | 7 J N survivor of the Nova music fes- tival massacre, bravely recount- ed her story in that beautiful park near the Gaza border, the tears rolled down my face. But it was what she said a few min- utes later, as she showed us her late boyfriend’s memorial there in Reim, that will live with me forever. We thanke...…
…8 | MAY 9 • 2024 J N PURELY COMMENTARY opinion A Page from the 1968 Playbook? R adical students set up a protest encampment on the lawns of New York’s Columbia University, closing down the campus. Policemen try to break up the encampment and arrest more than 100 protesters, but they are soon released and resume their demonstration with even greater force. Soon, other campuses — Yale, Berkeley, Ann Arbor — follow Columbia...…
…MAY 9 • 2024 | 9 J N six years ago, they largely succeeded. The Vietcong and the North Vietnamese regarded the demonstrations as strategic assets capable of turning American public opinion against the war. Emboldened, the Communists launched the 1968 Tet Offensive, which further strengthened anti- war sentiment. Today’s demonstrators also want to change American foreign policy from pro- to anti-Israel, to cut off all forms of a...…
…Gary Torgow and Michael Berger succeed Matt Lester and Dennis Bernard at helm of Jewish Federation and Foundation. See page 12 WE STAND WITH ISRAEL Coverage begins on pags 23 thejewishnews.com JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT $200 Nov. 9-15, 2023 / 25 Cheshvan – 2 Kislev 5784 …
…10 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N humor A Backyard Turf War T his past May, I witnessed the birth of three baby deer in our garden. I chronicled the blessed event in the June 8 edition of the Jewish News. At the time, I referred to the mother deer as “Doe” and her three offspring as Re, Me and Fa. Back in the late 1990s, while on the Dick Purtan show on WOMC radio, I was an eyewitness to the live birth of a calf. I was doing interv...…
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…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 13 J N T he Jewish Federation of Detroit and its sister organization, the United Jewish Foundation, officially welcomed their new leaders at Federation’s annual meeting in October. Gary Torgow is the incoming presi- dent, taking over from Matt Lester. Michael Berger is taking the reins of the United Jewish Foundation from Dennis Bernard. “It was a bless- ing of a lifetime to serve our great Jewish communi...…
…OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 13 ON THE COVER 14 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N MEET THE NEW FEDERATION PRESIDENT After earning a law degree at Wayne State, Gary Torgow began his career in the law, then real estate, where he began a family enterprise called the Sterling Group. He then turned to the banking profession and is now the chairman of Huntington Bank. Torgow serves on the board of DTE Energy Company and as a director of Bl...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 15 J N Berger is a member of Temple Israel, but he “grew up at Beth Shalom. That’s where I went to religious school, where I had my bar mitzvah and where I married my wife, Debbie,” he said. His wife was one of the people instrumental in get- ting him involved with Jewish communal life. Both he and Debbie are alumni of the National Young Leadership Cabinet. “When I moved back to Michigan and met Debbie, she wa...…
…CEO Steve Ingber and the rest of the staff at Federation. “I’m grateful for the conversa- tions I’ve been having with Federation staff and former Federation presidents and their continued engagement, ” he said. “We have a great group of people on the Executive Committee at Federation. ” The priorities of the community haven’t changed much, Torgow said. Those pri- orities remain eldercare, education, Israel, NEXTGen, assisting all those ...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 17 Registration required: Scan the the QR code, visit shaareyzedek.org/shabbatlunches. Call: (248) 357-5544. Join us for Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. Minchah begins immediately following lunch. CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK EVERY WEEK • 12 NOON (approx) WEEKLY Community Lunch …
…18 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY An An Overdue Overdue Honor Honor Nearly 80 years after his death in WWII, PFC Gilbert J. Himelhoch was memorialized with full military honors. Jewish War Veterans of the Department of Michigan were among those observing the flag-folding ceremony honoring Jewish WWII Pfc. Gilbert Himelhoch at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. …
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 19 A rmed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of May, while Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. This Saturday is Veterans Day, which is observed every Nov. 11. In chronological order, the three official holidays pay homage to active service men and women, fallen soldiers and sailors, and finally military veterans, which includes all who honorably wore the uniform. For me, every day is a day to pause...…
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…continued from page 19 20 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N Several family members spoke at the memo- rial, during which time a letter was shared by a relative who was unable to attend. It was among the many remembrances that spoke of a patriot- ic and empathetic young man who was mature beyond his years. The letter read in part: “He fought to fight for his country. When I say fought to fight, I mean he was determined to join in WWII and help the...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 21 J N little peace until he is brought home,” he said. “The family deserves it. Gilbert deserves it.” There is hope that one day soon the DPAA, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, will be able to iden- tify Gilbert’s remains through DNA testing, samples of which were provided by family mem- bers in 2017. The DPAA continues to actively pursue closure for all families, which to date still includes more than 81...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 21 heart-wrenching letter finally received by his mother over a year later in response to her numerous inquiries about the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. It came in the form of a correspondence from a fellow soldier who said he “had the opportunity of becoming close to Gilbert” both stateside and during their tour of duty overseas. An edit- ed down version o...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 23 J N M ore than 1,000 Friends of the IDF (FIDF) supporters joined star of Netflix’s Fauda, Yaakov Zada- Daniel, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek on Oct. 24 in a strong show of solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on the frontlines who are risking their lives to restore security in Israel after the horrendous massacre that occurred on Oct. 7 and the ongoing attacks perpe...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY S ince the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, the community has rallied around Metro Detroit’s Jewish population, including staff and families at Hillel Day School. Now, nearly every Friday has marked a special and welcoming occasion for parents dropping off their students at the school. On Oct. 13, a frightening day for Jews worldwide amidst a call for a “global day of jihad” fro...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 25 MAKING AN IMPACT However, the support didn’t stop there. On Oct. 24 and 25, many local clergy returned to Hillel Day School to continue to stand in solidarity with families and staff. Jewish Michigan State Rep. Samantha Steckloff also came out to support Hillel Day School, which is in her district, and met with students and Israeli teachers. “We’ve had a lovely outpouring of support,” Katz says. In addition,...…
…26 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY A bout 50 individuals, including some reportedly wearing white lab coats with the Beaumont/ Corewell insignia, marched to “protest for Gaza” on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, on a public sidewalk adjacent to Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. The protest was organized by the National Arab American Medical Association-Michigan. The organization’s advance publicity urged participants ...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY S ince the war with Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7, nothing has been the same in Israel. More than 360,000 reserve soldiers were called up to protect Israel in every way possible. Soldiers left their families, jobs and personal lives to serve their country. There are soldiers based in cities throughout the country, instilling safety and providing protection, if needed, to its citizens. ...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 29 J N A group of Bloomfield Hills High School students organized and participated in a “Students Organized for Palestine” walkout out- side Bloomfield Hills High School on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25. The walkout was publicized in the Arab American News. Reportedly, 20 to 40 students partici- pated in the walkout/demonstration on school property. School officials would not confirm the number or exact location ...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 Passing the Torch Gary Torgow and Michael Berger succeed Matt Lester and Dennis Bernard as new leaders at Federation and Foundation. 18 An Overdue Honor Nearly 80 years after his death in WWII, PFC Gilbert J. Himelhoch was memorialized with full military honors. 23 Detroit Stands with Israel at FIDF Event Fa...…
…30 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY O ne person’s essay discusses preparing food specialties for neighbors at unexpected times. Another person’s essay stresses the importance of talking about early and ostensibly personal health issues. A third person’s essay recalls the significance of travel with family. The three essayists are among 39 residents of Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit who contributed to a new bo...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 31 J N extended friendships. “Cancer is not a secret,” said Kalef, author of “Cancer Is a Pain in the Butt!” and whose earlier writing had been in column form, taking subjects from her former career responsibilities as a space organizer. “People should talk about it — what it feels like and how different modalities affect people differently. I have been president of the Meer Council, and people have been so s...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY A mid the sorrow of the horrific terror attack on Israel and the war with Hamas, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss of Fed Radio Detroit sat down with Rabbi Asher Lopatin, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council/ AJC, to share his mission, ambition and hope going forward. Lopatin explains how the JCRC/AJC acts as a bridge from the Jewish community of Detroit to the broader ...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 33 J N H igher Hopes! is celebrating 10 years of distributing 1,000 complete Thanksgiving meal kits allowing families to enjoy dinner at home with loved ones. These kits contain everything from a 12- to 14-pound turkey and all the sides, including stuffing, Michigan potatoes, yams, all of the ingredients for green bean casserole, Zoup! Chicken Broth, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, cranberry sauce, apples, spices, Coca-...…
…O n Nov. 12, Jewish environmental orga- nization Adamah Detroit will host the Adamah Detroit Community Summit from 2-5 p.m. at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. The free summit, which focuses on climate action, climate finance, environ- mental education through a Jewish lens, and how Jewish history and tradition con- nects to the planet, will share actionable steps the commu- nity can take to battle the climate crisis. ...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 35 Adamah Detroit Community Summit. JEWISH ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY As a state full of natural resources and picturesque landscapes, Michigan faces many pressing environmen- tal challenges. This session will include input from local leaders engaged in climate advocacy on pending legisla- tion and how local organiza- tions can advocate for topics of their choosing. Jewish Environmental Advocacy was developed in p...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N business SPOTlight brought to you in partnership with B I R M I N G H A M E ight years ago when now president and CEO Jacob Zuppke joined pet tech innovation company Whisker, he was one of a two-person marketing team charged with launching the next generation of Whisker’s claim-to-fame, the self-cleaning Litter-Robot. At the time, Zuppke, 35, of Bloomfield Hills and a lifelong Temple Shir Shalom membe...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 37 J N “The company has evolved so drastically over the last eight-and-a-half years, ” Zuppke explains. “It’s been a dream for me as a mar- keter and as an entrepreneur. ” In just one year of working at Whisker, Zuppke helped grow the then-15-year-old company by 80%. “It was a wake-up call for everybody on the team of what opportunity was in front of us, ” he explains. Having Zuppke originally join as the 25th emplo...…
…38 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N here’s to Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, announced that Jeffrey Perlman, formerly of Michigan and current head of Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific Real Estate, will become president of the firm. Jeff has helped build a leading real estate franchise in Asia Pacific, including co- founding and sponsoring some of the largest real estate companies in the region, partnering with entrepr...…
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…4 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N PURELY COMMENTARY I recently became a life member of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. JWV is “a Jewish voice for veterans and a veteran’s voice for Jews.” Whether or not you served in the military, you can join and support JWV. JWV defends the rights and benefits of all service members and veterans, fights antisemitism and supports the State of Israel.” It also provides educat...…
…40 | NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 J N Fox 65th T obi and Larry Fox of West Bloomfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 26, 2023. They are the proud parents of Michael and Stacy Fox, and Allan and Shelly Fox. They are even prouder of their grandchildren, Gabriel, Izzy, Eli, Simon and Goldie. MAZEL TOV! HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements...…
…NOVEMBER 9 • 2023 | 41 J N SPIRIT Our ‘Could Haves’ R ecently, during a reli- gious school pickup, I witnessed a fright- ening scene A child wriggled free from his mother’s grasp and ran across parking lot traffic. His mother got to him, weaving through cars to the other side of the driveway. She hugged her child close while simultaneously berating him, “You could have been killed, ” she shouted. She scolded and he cried, both ...…
