…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 29 Lutz 100th F ern Lutz of West Bloomfield is celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 20, 2022. She has led a fun, ful- filling and happy life. She raised three children, Candy, Lee and Lauren, with her late husband, Sam. She has eight grandchil- dren and nine great-grandchil- dren. Her greatest pleasure is to be with family. Fern loves to attend activities, especially playing cards, going to the casi- no, watchi...…
…30 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 A very Gach is only a sophomore in high school. But the 6-foot- 5, 265-pound Birmingham Groves lineman already has attracted the attention of big-time college football programs. He’s made unofficial visits this season for games at Notre Dame, Ohio State, Toledo and Michigan to see the Irish play Marshall, the Buckeyes play Wisconsin, the Rockets play Central Michigan and the Wolverines play Penn State. Why ...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 31 playoff appearances. Groves scored only 118 points last season, its lowest season point total since 2007. “Friday nights are my focus. That’s my mindset,” Gach said. Gach is a staple at right tackle on Groves’ offensive line for the second straight season. He’s also getting some snaps at defensive end this fall. Last season, Gach became only the fourth freshman to start for Groves football coach Brendan Fla...…
…32 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 continued from page 31 The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame needs a new home. The Hall of Fame plaques are on display in the former health club at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield, but they’re no longer accessible to the public because the JCC closed the health club in 2020. The Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation oversees the Hall of Fame. Foundation executive dire...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 33 P rominent Detroit-area lawyer Ira Jaffe’s official retirement was brief. As he explains it, “I view doing very little as purgatory.” After retiring last year from Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss, the Southfield- based law firm that he founded in 1968, Jaffe, 81, was doing some consulting for families and businesses concerning succession planning and wealth transition — his particular areas of interest. But last ...…
…34 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 SPIRIT To Serve Is To Follow T his parshah is funda- mental. In it, we find: creation, the first man and woman, the first sin, the first repentance, the first murder, the first degeneration of society and much more. Perhaps the most perplexing event in it is the original sin. God put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and gave them everything they needed. God spoke to them and requested only that they no...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 35 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT For those without computer access, please mail the following to 32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SUITE 205 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334: • Who is Turning 80? [first/last] • What Day is their Birthday? • Personalized Message and Signature • A picture of the birthday person (if you would like the picture returned, please include a stamped return envelope.) • A check Continue to celebrate our o...…
…36 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 I n The Lonely Man of Faith, Rabbi Soloveitchik drew our attention to the fact that Bereishit contains two separate accounts of creation. The first is in Genesis 1, the second in Genesis 2-3, and they are significantly different. In the first, God is called Elokim, in the second, Hashem Elokim. In the first, man and woman are created simultaneously: “male and female He created them. ” In the second, they ar...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 37 we respect and recognize the uniqueness of another person are we capable of respect- ing and recognizing the uniqueness of God Himself. CREATION ITSELF Now let us return to the two creation accounts, this time not looking at what they tell us about humanity (as in Soloveitchik’s The Lonely Man of Faith), but simply at what they tell us about creation. In Genesis 1, God creates things — chemical elements, stars...…
…Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congregation B’nai Moshe West Blo...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 39 Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040 tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULAR/HUMANISTIC Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmingto...…
…40 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 Y elena Lembersky was 11 years old when she left Russia with her mother, Galina, and entered the Ann Arbor community. Her grandmother’s arrival in Ann Arbor preceded the two, who had endured diffi- cult times trying to go to the United States. Eventually head- ing for America, they wanted to forget their Russian past and make new lives for themselves. While they were able to establish those new ways of liv...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 41 at the University of Michigan, she studied art and architecture. In recent years, she stopped working on architecture and focused on the book. She is the wife of an engi- neer with two teenage children. In Massachusetts, they were enthusiastic members of Temple Shalom in Medford before participating with a Chabad organization for this season’s holidays. “Writing about my childhood brought peace,” Lembersk...…
…42 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 D ahn Brickner said he has liked manipulating puppets since he was 8 years old. Since then, while accepting responsibili- ties as a marketing and business writer, he occasionally would make time to appear in comedy clubs, using puppets as his medi- um, sometimes during open mic nights and other times as a paid performer. Now, a few months away from turn- ing 61 and describing health problems that prevent him fr...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 43 CATCHING UP ON A REBOOT, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER RETURNS To be frank, Reboot, a Hulu series that premiered on Sept. 20, somehow “flew under my radar.” But, if I had written about it before now, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you how “Jewish” this series is. “Jewish stuff” begins to be revealed in the third and fourth episodes. The eight-episode first season concludes on Oct. 25. The series was created by ...…
…44 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 MIXER & ONEG 8-10 PM, OCT. 21 Young adults (21-40ish) residing in the Lansing area are invited to join The Well, MSU Hillel and Kehillat Israel for a Friday night oneg and board game mixer at Rooted Socialite, 2010 E. Michigan Ave., on the east side of Lansing. Post-dinner nosh, drinks and a hilariously fun combination of speed- friending and board games. Subsidized tickets are available for $12 for gra...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 45 to mine these inspiring materials by way of close textual analysis. Tuition: $195. To register: 248- 205-2557 or JLearn. online. AUTHOR SPEAKS 12:30-2 PM, OCT. 25 At MSU’s Club Sparta, third floor of Case Hall in East Lansing. In his autobiography, Secrets I Won’t Take With Me, Dr. Yossi Beilin tells the story of a person who was born in Israel a few weeks after its establishment. It is also a suspensefu...…
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…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 47 MARY BAROFF, 101, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 10, 2022. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Alan Baroff, and Dr. Stewart and Dianne Baroff; grandchildren, Dr. Brandon Baroff and Olivia Lehnertz, and Kaila Baroff and Blake Brueggemann; niece, Terry Lewis. Mrs. Baroff was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Baroff; the loving sister of the late Lillian (the late David) Lewis; and the dear si...…
…48 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 A nnette Fingeroot was a remarkable woman who lived her 94 years to the fullest. Since her parents had passed away at very young ages (59 and 62), she often expressed her own amazement and gratitude that she and her five younger siblings were all alive and had all well surpassed their parents’ lifespan. Then, on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, Annette succumbed to COVID, followed less than 24 hours...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 49 almost 30 years at Ford Motor Company, until she retired to Delray Beach, Florida. Her family and friends appreciated her kind and lov- ing heart, admired her sketch- es, and enjoyed chatting with her about current events and professional tennis. She was a wonderful mom, offering not only love, but also perspective on handling life’s challenges. Clara loved being with people and especially celebrating joy wi...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 50 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 Gordon, and Pam Adinoff, and their families; many other nieces, nephews, cousins, rela- tives and friends. Mr. Kanter was the beloved husband of the late Harriet Kanter; cherished father of the late Jerry Kanter; the dear brother of the late Marge Adinoff. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Austin and Harriet Kanter Endowed Scholarship Fund, Wa...…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 51 continued on page 52 JEFFREY ORDOWER, 54, of Oak Park, died Oct. 9, 2022. He was the loving son of Joyce (the late Marvin) Ordower; devoted brother of Marcy Grant and the late Jonathan Ordower; adoring uncle of Miles and Logan. He is also survived by many other lov- ing family members and friends. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice...…
…52 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY Cure Headquarters, P.O. Box 801889, Dallas, TX 75380, komen.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. BELLA SMITH, 90, of Oak Park, died Oct. 6, 2022. She is survived by loving cousins, Edward and Sue Kalkstein, Simon Kalkstein; many other treasured relatives, close friends and extended family at Congregation Beth Shalom. Mrs. Smith was the dear sis- ter of the late Karl Smith....…
…OCTOBER 20 • 2022 | 53 brother-in-law, Ruth and Marshal Weitz; special friends, Maureen Leaf and Madge Wilson. The family extends special thanks to the caregivers at Aleardi’s for their compassionate care. Mrs. Wineman was the beloved wife of the late Irving Wineman; the lov- ing mother-in-law of the late Martin Steinberg; daughter of the late Rachel and the late Jack Weinman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribution...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 54 | OCTOBER 20 • 2022 Have Fun Looking at Historic Ads S o, you need a night out on the town? Maybe a car ride and dinner? Nothing too fancy for dinner, but you might also need a new pair of shoes or maybe a new hat for the occasion? Well, I’ve got some suggestions for you from the William Davidson Digital Archive of ...…
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…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Champion FOR DETROIT A The community mourns the loss of Eugene Driker, a civic leader who supported its cultural institutions and helped mediate the agreements that saved Detroit from bankruptcy. See page 12 $200 Oct. 13-19, 2022 / 18-24 Tishrei 5783 thejewishnews.com …
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…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 A Champion for Detroit The community mourns the loss of Eugene Driker, a civic leader who supported its cultural institutions and helped mediate the agreements that saved Detroit from bankruptcy. 20 A Steadfast Leader Federation honors Ben Rosenthal with Butzel Award at annual meeting. 22 Michigan Veteran of th...…
…4 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 for openers A Kick in the Pants I ’m writing my column having just witnessed our beloved and beleaguered Detroit Lions find yet another innovative way to lose a close football game. (This was written in advance of this past Sunday’s Lions-Patriots game.) Instead, this account is from the day after the Lions’ Oct. 2 loss, which was for the birds, or rather to the birds, the Seattle Seahawks by a score of...…
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…6 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 1942 - 2022 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: De...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com OCTOBER 13• 2022 | 7 of the identity of many Jews. Its derogation is analogous, in this way, to other forms of hate and bigotry. Some commentators defend these exclusions on speech grounds, arguing that “groups also have a right to be selective, to set their own rules for membership.” They are wrong about this. As Dean ...…
…8 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY column What I Saw as an Israeli Helping the Victims of Hurricane Fiona M y name is Tamar Shlezinger. I have a Ph.D. in social work and am a volunteer with United Hatzalah of Israel. Currently, I am taking part in the orga- nization’s delegation to Puerto Rico to offer psychological and medical aid in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. I landed in San Juan, Puerto Rico with my five partners, all Uni...…
…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 9 Representatives from MSU Office of Admissions, MSU individual colleges, MSU Hillel and The Serling Institute for Jewish Studies & Modern Israel will be on hand to answer questions! Refreshments will be served Families welcome ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS COME LEARN ABOUT THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE Jewish Studies, Study in Israel, MSU Hillel and life on campus! KIRSCHNER RECRUITM...…
…10 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 W ith the two-year anniversary last month, the historic signing of the Abraham Accords ushered in a new era in the Middle East. The normalization agreements established first between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, then later a renewal in ties with Morocco, have led to new opportunities in the Middle East. People- to-people exchanges, business partnerships and government agreements have ...…
…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 11 In July, President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia, where speculation over warming ties between Jerusalem and Riyadh was front and center. The trip, the first Mideast visit by Biden since taking office, demonstrated that the U.S. remained focused on enhancing the region’s security through strengthening partnerships with its allies. While it did not feature any major announcements — like a new n...…
…OUR COMMUNITY ugene Driker was a loyal Detroit supporter, a highly respected attorney, a com- munity leader, a generous philanthropist and, above all, a devoted family man. On Sept. 29, 2022, Eugene passed away peacefully at his Palmer Woods home, surrounded by those he held most dear. He was 85. Eugene was known for his impeccable ethics, his remarkable negotiating skills and an uncanny ability to find workable solutions to seemin...…
…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 13 FOR DETROIT “HE WAS A VOICE OF REASON DURING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME … A VERY SMART PERSON AND A TRUE GENTLEMAN WHO CARED ABOUT PEOPLE AND SHOWED IT.” — FORMER MICHIGAN GOV. RICK SNYDER “EUGENE DRIKER WAS THE FINEST LEGAL COUNSELOR I HAVE EVER KNOWN AS WELL AS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND FOR DECADES. HIS INSIGHT, ANALYSIS AND THINKING WERE INCOMPARABLE, AND THEY WERE COMPLEMENTED BY A SENSE OF FAIR DEALING AND C...…
…OUR COMMUNITY continued on page 16 continued from page 12 14 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 ON THE COVER chair for the Wayne State Law School and a steadfast donor, making numerous gifts and establishing several endowed funds. He was instrumental in creating the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at the law school and served as its first board chair. “His passion, generosity and brilliance made a difference to so many, ” said Wayne Sta...…
…In loving memory of our beloved partner Eugene Driker may his memory be for a blessing. …
…OUR COMMUNITY TOP: Dedication of the Eugene and Elaine C. Driker Trail on the east end of Belle Isle in April 2022. MIDDLE LEFT: Eugene and Elaine were avid bicyclists. Six weeks before he died, Eugene completed a 15-mile bike ride in Glen Arbor, Michigan. MIDDLE RIGHT: Stephen Driker with his dad. BOTTOM: The entire Driker clan in Israel on the occasion of Eugene’s 80th birthday. continued on page 18 continued from page 14 16 | OCTOB...…
…Eugene Driker February 24, 1937 - September 29, 2022 With the death of Eugene Driker, the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy has lost a wise, steady, and committed leader. Serving as the Chair of our Advisory Board for over seven years, Eugene touched us all with his kindness, humor, candor, and warmth. He will be greatly missed. The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy celebrates the life of Jewish Federation of Metropo...…
…18 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 continued from page 16 groundbreaking ceremony for the Eugene and Elaine C. Driker Trail on Belle Isle, part of the Ralph Wilson Gateway and Trail, the official southern trailhead for Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail, a 2,000-mile hiking and biking route stretching from Belle Isle to Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula. The trib- ute holds special meaning for Eugene, who spent many happy afternoons at Belle Isle wit...…
…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 19 New York and Florida. They spent many happy summers at their condo in Glen Arbor, exploring scenic Leelanau County with their children and grandchildren. Eugene and Elaine took up bicycling together and enjoyed numerous bike rides with friends and family. As recently as August, Eugene completed a 15-mile ride up north, which he commemorated with a photo of his odometer to authenticate his accomplishment. I...…
…20 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 B en Rosenthal will be presented with the Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Community Service at the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Foundation’s 2022-23 annual meeting on Oct. 13. The award, Federation’s highest volunteer honor, is named for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s first president and is presented every fall to a com- munity member for his or her leadership and devotion....…
…OCTOBER 13 • 2022 | 21 heading up Federation’s Israel and Overseas Allocations Committee, have been mean- ingful. “In everything he did, he always got into the details of each task, and he always kept a certain big-picture perspective of what this meant to the entire community, ” Neistein says. “He has an ability to not only attend to the details and the pieces that go into that, but he understands how the pieces fit together. ” ...…
…22 | OCTOBER 13 • 2022 W orld War II Jewish War Veteran (JWV) Art Fishman, 95, never tires in the giving of his time and energy in support of his fellow veterans, both in and out of the Jewish community. And I never tire of writing about my dear friend — at least a dozen times in the JN, if you’re keeping track, two times as a cover boy. Art is a member of JWV Shapiro-Rose Post 510. He’s their past commander and is the J...…
