…OCTOBER 24 • 2024 | 55 J N late Paula Gruenberg. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. GARY DAVID KUKES, M.D., Ph.D., 83, passed away on Oct. 2, 2024. Gary was born on Sept. 24, 1941, in Detroit to Beatrice and Joseph Kukes. Though he lived most of his adult life in California, Gary often reminisced fondly abou...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 56 | OCTOBER 24 • 2024 J N continued from page 55 sought attention or recognition. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phoebe Mainster; daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Daniel Holtzman, and Jill and Craig Menuck; grandchildren, Brandon Mainster, Joe and Sam Holtzman, Jamie, Miles and Casie Menuck, and Harrison, Jessica and Eli Menuck; many other loving family members, friends and colleagues. D...…
…OCTOBER 24 • 2024 | 57 to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. SHIRLEY JEAN SILVERMAN, 96, of Oak Park, died Oct. 16, 2024. She is survived by her daughters and sons- in-law, Vickie and David Edwards, and Helene Silverman and Fabian Franco; grandchildren, Michael Edwards and Candace Chappell, Daniel Edwards, and Rolande Edwards; dear friends, Sharon and Gerry Corlin, and their family; as well as other lovin...…
…58 | OCTOBER 24 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com Getting Thrifty W ho doesn’t like a bargain? Maybe a few billionaires? Most of us, however, are always on the lookout for a good deal. One place for that might be a local thrift shop. My interest in this topic (beyond my personal, lifelong quest for a good deal) was piqued when I recently read a...…
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…OCTOBER 24 • 2024 | 7 J N industries. In the United States, figures like Levi Strauss, whose iconic denim jeans became a symbol of American grit, and Estée Lauder, a pioneer in the beauty industry, laid the groundwork for the modern Jewish entrepreneurial spirit. In more recent years, Israel has produced some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the global tech scene, with figures like Shai Agassi, founder of Better Place, whic...…
…COMPILED BY JN STAFF Michigan voters will elect a new U.S. senator this year. The two major party candidates resond to questions from the JN. DECISION 2024 W hen Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced her retirement, she left her seat up for grabs in this election cycle. Two candidates are vying for her job: former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers, who represented Michigan’s eighth district from 2001 to 2015, and current Congres...…
…OCTOBER 24 • 2024 | 9 J N WHAT ARE YOUR THREE MAIN PRIORITIES IF YOU SHOULD WIN OFFICE? I am focused on how I can make the economy work for Michigan by bringing down prices and giving Michigan families who are living pay- check to paycheck some much-needed relief. As senator, I will stop the Democrats’ out-of-control wasteful spending and unleash American energy, bringing down gas and grocery costs across the board. Voters are deeply con...…
