…Detroit Jewish News n contents Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review Jan. 11-17, 2018 / 24 Tevet-1 Shevat 5778 | VOLUME CLII, ISSUE 24 26 16 views 5-6 26 31 32 jews in the d spirit 10 34 house hunting The next wave of migration for young Jews seems to be headed east. 16 from the heart of texas 37 jewish impact love at first sight Michelle Silverstone counts on the “that’s it!” factor at her recently extended pop-up gall...…
…The Applebaum Family We would like to express our thanks to the community in honoring the legacy and memory of Eugene Applebaum. Eugene Applebaum 1936 - 2017 4 January 11 • 2018 jn …
…views The Story for openers Happy New Year H ow is it 2018? How? sions that made us especially happy, I mean, it feels like just a sad, angry or scared. And you’ll only little while ago we were filling remember the emotion-filled real the bathtub because they were pre- scared like when your kid comes dicting the toilets wouldn’t home two hours later than flush because of Y2K. scheduled and hasn’t called. Where has all the time You’ll even...…
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…jews d RUDY THOMAS on the cover in the House Hunting M etro Detroit’s young Jews are on the move. Access to an increasingly vibrant Downtown Detroit, the search for good schools and proximity to a Jewish community of their peers are among the factors driving their migrations. But, unlike in past moves, the push has not necessarily been northwest. Melanie Bishop, a realtor associate with Max Broock Realtors in Bloomfield Hills, says many ...…
…jews d in the BELOW: Lana and Steve Perica with daughters, Vanessa and Isabella; they enjoy their tight-knit neighborhood. Steve and Carly Betel — and Bruno — moved from Ferndale to a new- build home in White Lake. Rabbi Brent and Jill Gutmann with their daughters Lyla, Daria and Tzipi moved here from New Zealand. They live within walk- ing distance of Lone Pine Elementary School. continued from page 10 HOUSE HUNTING Though they already...…
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…jews d in the continued from page 12 Birmingham to Royal Oak, Ferndale and Berkley. A decade ago, Downtown and Midtown Detroit weren’t really options. Today, singles and newly mar- ried couples especially are looking at real estate there, she adds. The open- ing of Bloomfield Hills High School, she says, is drawing more people to Bloomfield and Bloomfield Township properties. WHITE LAKE LIVING Steve Betel, 29, and his wife, Carly, 31, rec...…
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…jews d JOHN HARDWICK in the From The Heart Of Texas Meet Federation President Beverly Liss. VIVIAN HENOCH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS L isten carefully and you still hear that Texas lilt in her voice. From Corpus Christi, Beverly Liss has committed herself wholeheartedly to Jewish Detroit since moving to the community 45 years ago. For her beloved husband, Arthur, for her family and close friends — those who have watched and lauded her c...…
…Jewish Contributions to Humanity #1 in a series ON FAMILY, TRADITIONS AND COMMUNITY Q: Share a little about your family and educational background. BL: For as long as I can remember, my family lived in Corpus Christi. My moth- er was from Russia; my father was from New York and came to Corpus because it was a seaport and had a great water- front. He planned to move on to Dallas, but when he came to Corpus, he fell in love with the town, then...…
…jews d in the continued from page 17 Beverly Liss has a long history as a leader in Federation. Annual Campaign effort. We wanted every woman who joined the Foundation to still be a participant in the Annual Campaign, and we were clear that the purpose of our grant- making was to support programs that would not be funded otherwise. Now in my role as Federation’s president, I say that I have many “children” and my job is to make sure each o...…
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…jews d in the continued from page 20 do we provide for the growing needs of older adults as they age?” The survey will be conducted with adults who consider them- selves Jewish and is by random digit dialing. The study will be con- ducted by professional interviewers from an independent company with the goal of completing 1,200 surveys from households randomly selected in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. Interviewers will not know, and w...…
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…jews d in the Jewish Impact Irwin Field updates his father’s series about Jewish contributions to the world. BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER W hat’s old is new. Starting with this issue and continu- ing weekly throughout the year, the Jewish News is printing an updated series of informational columns about Jewish history that originally ran in the Jewish News in late 1990s. The early series, “Jewry’s Role in Human Affairs,” was the bra...…
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…jews d & in the faces sorted books for Bookstock and cared for dogs at the I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Shelter in Warren. At Brilliant Detroit, a new Mitzvah Day site, volun- teers painted and organized the reading rooms and common areas, organized clothing for clients and prepared bags of school supplies for children. The Mitzvah Day spirit was widely shared through numerous interviews on TV, radio and in newspaper stories. Fox 2 joined...…
…faces & places PHOTOS BY LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY INC. Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the hit Israeli Netflix series Fauda, addressed some 700 Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters late last year at its annual gala at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. The gala raised funds to support 36 new FIDF IMPACT! Scholarships, full four-year academic scholarships for combat veterans of modest means; each scholarship c...…
…jews d & in the faces At Keter Torah Synagogue’s annual Chanukah party, Rabbi Sasson Natan welcomed guests, and led prayers and songs while the chanukiah’s lights glowed. Soon, 17 memorial candles were lighted during the Sephardi-Mizrahi remembrance ceremony. Each dinner table’s candle identified a Middle Eastern or North African nation that expelled Jews after Nov. 29, 1947. By the 1970s, more than 850,000 became refugees. This year’s Fest...…
…jews d & DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES, LTD. in the faces places Friends of Chabad of Bingham Farms sponsored a Chanukah event at the Franklin Public Library. A special menorah made up of images of people in the community was kindled on the third night of the holiday. About 100 people, mostly from Franklin, attended despite it being a very cold night. • Michael Seltzer kindles the menorah as Rabbi Bentzi Geisinsky of the Chabad o...…
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…spirit torah portion IN MEMORIAM Eugene “Gene” Applebaum 1936 – 2017 Strength In Faith The American Technion Society – Detroit Chapter mourns the loss of Mr. Eugene Applebaum. Mr. Applebaum was a pillar of the Detroit Jewish community and beyond. He was a visionary leader and philanthropist. May his memory be a blessing. CATHY DEUTCHMAN SCOTT LEEMASTER Detroit Chapter President ATS Chairman of the Board LARRY JACKIER JOEY SELESNY...…
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…music arts&life Some Kind Of Magic W hether on stage, in recording stu- dios or even at home, violist Yuri Gandelsman is happy when he can perform classical music with professional musi- cians who are family members — his wife, pia- nist Janna Gandelsman; his daughter, violinist Natasha Sher (Israel Camerata Jerusalem) and his son, violinist Johnny Gandelsman (Brooklyn Rider and Silk Road Ensemble). He also enjoys listening to the work of...…
…arts&life galleries That’s It! Gallery Love At First Sight SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Michelle Silverstone counts on the “that’s it!” factor at her recently extended pop-up gallery. details That’s It! Gallery is in West Bloomfield, inside Orchard Mall. (248) 563-0444. 38 January 11 • 2018 M ichelle Silverstone would like to earn her living as a full-time abstract painter, but she aims at being a practical-minded profes...…
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…on the go people | places | events friday, jan. 12 VOLUNTEER DAY 11 am-1 pm, Jan. 14. Adults, teens and children are invited to work on a variety of hands-on projects to help organizations in Metro Detroit. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. $5 for optional lunch; advance RSVP is required: adatshalom.org/volunteer18. Info: jgross@adatshalom.org or 248- 851-5100. editor's picks CURRENT EVENTS 10:30 am, Jan. 12. Linda Garfield is t...…
…on the go continued from page 41 KNITTING 7 pm, Jan. 15-29. Join a group of knitters that meets every Monday. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Cong. Beth Shalom, Oak Park. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. ISRAELI DANCING 8-10 pm, Jan. 15-29. All levels of dancers are welcome. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Southfield Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen. $7. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jcc...…
…TU B’SHEVAT FOR KIDS 10:30-11:30 am, Jan. 20. The Well hosts Tot Shabbat for youngsters under age 5 and their families. The program is focused this month on Tu b’Shevat — the New Year of the Trees. Group will enjoy songs, stories, dancing and snacks. Location given with RSVP: avery@meetyouatthewell.org. sunday, jan. 21 EXPLORING KABBALAH 10:15 am, Jan. 21. Rabbi Benjamin Shalva will talk about Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. At Adat...…
…martial fitness ARTS Learning Advocacy dance SPORTS for college students by college students WSU students attend Chicago Israeli consulate conference. Jeremy Rosenberg, Leah Langnas and Alex McInnis } jewish@edu writers TENNIS play yoga SWIM DATES GYMNASTICS SCHOOL kickboxing WSU students at conference: Mara Kuhne, Leah Langnas, Justin Sherman, Jeremy Rosenberg and Alex McInnis. DROP-OFF BREAK CAMPS PARTIES I BABY CHILDC...…
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…soul of blessed memory believed in, going “undercover” for the ADL, where his red hair and freckles enabled him to pose as a non-Jew and report back to the organization about After Jon and Adelyn were married in anti-Semitic meetings and activities. In 1946, they moved to Detroit in search addition to campaigning door-to-door of better job opportunities. They raised for President Obama, he struck up con- three daughters, whom Jon taught to v...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 47 ARNOLD BECKER, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 1, 2018. He is survived by his children, Erica “Ricki” Becker, Josh Becker and Pam Becker; grandchild, Ari Siesser; Becker brother and sister-in- law, Carl G. and Mary Becker. Mr. Becker was the loving grandfather of the late Eden Siesser; the devoted son of the late Jack and the late Julia Becker. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contr...…
…CAROLINE JOHANNA MILLER, 95, of Southfield, died Dec. 30, 2017. She is survived by her sister, Emily Somlyo; Miller sister-in-law, June Somlyo; nieces and nephews, Lauren and Michael McGowan, Barry Somlyo, David Somlyo, and Pamela Lobsiger and her husband, John; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jane and Jack McGowan, Katherine and Andrew Somlyo, Rachel and Rebecca Somlyo, and Nikki Noder. Mrs. Miller was the beloved wife of the late William Mil...…
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…Shapiro, Jonathan Shapiro and Mia Shapiro; great-grandchild, Eli Schneider; many loving nieces, nephews and a world of friends. Dr. Shapiro was the devoted son of the late Blanche and the late Joseph Shapiro; son-in-law of the late Ann and the late Harry Taylor; brother of the late Joanee and the late Norman Shapiro; brother-in-law of the late Laura and the late Dr. Jerry Taylor. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Li...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 51 A private memorial service will be held in the spring to be attend- ed by close friends and relatives. Contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Cancer Center Helping Hands Fund or the University Musical Society. For the Helping Hands Fund, checks may be made payable to University of Michigan and sent to Michigan Medicine Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann A...…
