…spirit WINNER! 4 T ON Y AWARDS I N C L U D I N G B E S T M U S IC A L R E V I VA L Thoughts On Tu B’Shevat O ne of the highlights of the Passover seder is the recita- tion of the four questions, which consider how the night of Passover differs from all the other nights of the year. Many ques- tions are also appropriate for Tu b’Shevat, which starts on Friday evening, Feb. 10, because of the many ways this holiday differs from Passover and...…
…spirit temple and synagogue listings Israel d of Temple o o rh te is S rary and ries. rg Family Lib t this film discussion se The Weinbe n se to pre are excited rgy for: Join our cle CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue (248) 851-5100. Ahavas Israel (Grand Rapids) (616) 949-2840. B’nai Israel Synagogue (248) 432-2729. Congregation Beth Ahm (248) 851-6880. Beth Israel (Flint) (810) 732-6310. Congregation Beth Shalom (248) 547-7970. Beth ...…
…spirit torah portion The Placement Of Faith T his Torah portion is unique in its showcasing of so many ups and downs of the Jewish nation. The Jews triumphantly leave Egypt with “a high hand.” Pursued by the Egyptian armies, they accuse Moshe of attempting to bring about their demise. They witness the splitting So despite the miraculous nature of the Red Sea, the destruction of of this food, which according to the the Egyptian army and a r...…
…arts&life Darling Daring Duo TOP: In Annie, their first show together, in 2011. ABOVE: Oliver, 2012. LEFT: The Music Man, 2015. JUSTIN MUNTER theater SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER A local mother and daughter brave the stage together. details Hairspray will have five performances Feb. 15-19 at the Berman Center for Performing Arts at the JCC in West Bloomfield. Tickets start at $13. (248) 611-1900; theberman.org. 34 February ...…
…DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS 2016-2017 CONCERT SERIES MADE POSSIBLE BY THE WILLIAM DAVIDSON FOUNDATION THE DSO COMES TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony Elim Chan, JVUK\J[VY Michael Ma, bassoon Hummel Bassoon Concerto Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian” Mendelssohn The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26, “Fingal’s Cave” IN WEST BLOOMFIELD THU., FEB. 23 AT 7:30 P.M. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. ...…
…arts&life music Great Grammy Roundup A who’s Jew in the world of the Grammy nominees. NATE BLOOM CONTRIBUTING WRITER t’s Grammy time! Given it’s for excellence in music, it is an odd awards cere- mony. Last year, only 10 of the more than 100 Grammy awards were presented on TV. However, virtually all Grammy winners are made known during the telecast via a brief announcement or through a scrolled list of winners on the screen. Most of the...…
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…arts&life at home W all Art Nanci LaBret Einstein creates stunning, abstract wallpaper designs — with help from Detroit Wallpaper Company. JULIE EDGAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER N anci LaBret Einstein’s sculptures are whimsical, intricately patterned and col- orful. Many of them move. Yet translating them into a 2-dimensional medium — wallpaper — wasn’t as odd as it sounds. In a collaboration with the Ferndale-based Detroit Wallpaper Compan...…
…arts&life ALLEN EINSTEIN at home ANDREW POTTER PHOTOGRAPHY Einstein in the Detroit Wallpaper studio TOP TO BOTTOM: Detroit Wallpaper’s Penny, an homage to the Heidelberg Project. Detroit Wallpaper’s Willow . Detroit Wallpaper’s Treehouse . Wonderland by Einstein. Josh Young and Andi Kubacki, co-owners of Detroit Wallpaper Company 40 February 9 • 2017 jn her studio, he liked what he saw and invited Einstein to sub- mit designs. “Her s...…
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…on the go people | places | events arts 2.9 BAUHAUS & NAZIS 7-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 9. Local art- ist-art educator Jane Alkon will lecture on “Bauhaus School and the Nazis,” an art movement prevalent when Germany was preparing for its launch of World War II. At Berman Center for Jewish Education at Cong. Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Free. Info: Wren, 248-357- 5544. 2.17 GALLERY RECEPTION 6-9 pm, Friday, Feb. 17. Refreshments offered at specia...…
…on the go continued from page 43 FEBRUARY 11 Decorate A Cookie 1-3 pm, Saturday, Feb. 11. All ages are welcome at library’s Valentine Cookie Party. At Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. Free. Info: southfieldlibrary.org or 248-796-4200. When they’re counting on you, you can count on us. :KHQLWFRPHVWRƓQGLQJLQKRPHVHQLRUFDUHZHFDQKHOSJXLGH \RXWKURXJKWKHHQWLUHSURFHVVDQGFKRRVHDFXVWRPL]HGFDUHSODQ EDVHGRQ\RXUQHHGV6R\RXFDQEHFRQƓGHQWNQRZL...…
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…nosh news Sky Grill Opens In Downtown Lathrup Village JON HARDWICK A new restaurant in the Southfield commercial corridor is open for business. Sky Grill, which features Mediterranean fare, opened its doors Jan. 10. The new eatery is located at 27411 Southfield Road in Lathrup Village. Owner Nazar Asmar is a veteran of the restaurant business. He also owns and operates Princess Mediterranean Grill in West Bloomfield. The Sky Grill menu offe...…
…jews d in the business & professional Think Spring! JUDY GREENWALD CONTRIBUTING WRITER Reuben Levy and Corey Moskovitz details The Baseball Lab is open seven days a week: Monday-Friday from 3-9 p.m. or by appointment, Saturday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. To find out more, call (248) 719-7868 or visit BaseballLabNovi.com. 48 February 9 • 2017 I t’s February in Michigan. The temperatures have settled somewhere aro...…
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…camp guide David Goldman gets campers to stretch before learning to ride unicycles. Painting The Future Tamarack seeks camper input into artist-in-residence selection. TRACY ARONOFF SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS H Campers at Camp Maas learn how to fly fish from an expert. Artist Mona Engel helps a camper learn to use pastels. 50 February 9 • 2017 jn ow does someone become an artist? A basketball player? An actress? Is it a talent inher...…
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…camp guide listings continued from page 57 June 19 – September 1, 2017 GET READY FOR THE FUN! It’s going to be a SPECTACULAR summer at JCC Day Camps! We’ve got NEW two-week options for traditional camp and exciting NEW specialty camps, plus all your favorites including Travel, Sports, Creative, Theatre, K’ton Ton (preschool), Special Needs and Leaders-in-Training! We’re also excited to offer combined programming with Tamarack Camps, incl...…
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…camp guide listings continued from page 59 A unique Jewish kibbutz-style camping experience where children cultivate self-confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of community. Campers at Tavor challenge their minds and feed their souls in an environment dedicated to social justice, inclusivity, environmental stewardship and empowered Jewish engagement. Come visit us at our new office in Midtown Detroit! 4444 Second Ave., Detroit, MI, 4...…
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…soul of blessed memory MANNY AISUSS, 87, of Southfield, died Feb. 1, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife Rita Aisuss; daughter, Debra Scott; son, Mark Aisuss; sister, Vivian Stelzer; grand- child, Emily. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Manny was the brother of the late Seymour Aisuss and the brother-in-law of the late Maynard Stelzer. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangem...…
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…soul spotlight Expert Advice Area teachers involved in Holocaust education listen to Dr. Rolf Wolfswinkel discuss Anne Frank and offer insight in teaching The Diary of Anne Frank in the classroom. Teachers get tips for teaching students about Anne Frank. N oted Anne Frank, Holocaust and World War II scholar Dr. Rolf Wolfswinkel, New York University professor of modern his- tory, recently visited the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmingto...…
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…looking back To be “smartly” dressed, one must visit the Chic Shop! From 1933 to 1949, the Chic Shop was where fashionable women purchased their clothing. Blouses and skirts could be bought for $1.95-$2.95 and coats and suits for a reasonable $10.95-$39.75. The store, located at 9035 12th St. in Detroit, was owned and operated by Julius Pollak. • This interior view of the shop, circa 1940, shows Julius Pollak, left, with a female employee an...…
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