…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...…
…REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org 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...…
…Growing up Jewish in Philadelphia, Shari Albert and her family would go out every year on Christmas for Chinese food. “It was the one cool thing we got to do on Christmas while all the other kids were unwrap- ping what felt like endless presents under their trees. I feel most American-born Jews have a connection to this ritual,” says Albert, who is the co-writer and director of Double Happiness, a short indie film spotlighting this very...…
…and Kathryn Grody” and is facilitated by their son Gideon, who produces all of the couple’s popular social media. Patinkin’s “Being Alive” concert is coming to East Lansing’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Patinkin recently finished 52 concerts throughout the United States, Canada and London. For over 35 years, he has been entertaining audiences with his solo shows as well as performances with Tony Award-winner P...…
…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 5 J N Join our toddler parenting series and learn strategies to help you navigate the joys and challenges of these formative years with confidence. Childcare provided by Hillel’s Early Childhood Center Staff. SPONSORED BY: 27 OCTOBER Sleep Training Sasha Croswell, Over the Moon Sleep Consulting Potty Training Dr. Kimberly Rubin, Ph. D. Licensed Psychologist 1 DECEMBER Nutrition for Toddlers Julie Feldman, MPH, ...…
…50 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE These easy recipes make a gathering come together quickly. Brunch Time H aving family and friends over is easy when the meal being served is brunch. Schmoozing, eating and just being together is so enjoyable during the lazy days of an early fall week- end. Throw in Champagne or a cocktail, some quick recipes and you can have an easy get together put together in no time. Debra Walter BLUEBER...…
…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 51 piano. Ben-David comes from a long line of gifted musicians. His mother was a principal singer with the Metropolitan Opera House and his father was Cantor Emeritus at Scarsdale Synagogue. His sister, Sheera Ben-David, is currently the cantor at Temple Sholom of Chicago. Adam is the third one in his family to graduate from Juilliard. He was the associate musical direc- tor for Book of Mormon on Broadway for ni...…
…52 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N THE JOKER SINGS! MOSS- BACHRACH, BOOGIE MAN? Joker: Folie a Deux is the latest entry in films inspired by the Batman comic books. It opens in theaters on Oct. 4. A “Folie a Deux” is a French expression that describes a delusion or mental illness shared by two people in close association. Folie is a sequel to The Joker (2019), a huge critical and box- office hit. Joaquin Phoenix, 49, starred as the Joker (rea...…
…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 53 J N QUARTET PLAYS 7:30-9 PM, OCT. 5 (SAT.) Balourdet Quartet with Astrid Schween: Schubert Cello Quintet will perform at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills. Info: chambermusicdetroit.org/tickets. Cutline: Balourdet Quartet MUSIC OF STAR WARS 8 PM, OCT. 5 (SAT.) At Orchestra Hall, Detroit. Feel the force of the entire Star Wars saga as the DSO performs the best of John Wi...…
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…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 57 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY GUY BARRON, 90, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nora Barron; sons and daughter-in-law, Eric Barron and Wenise Wong, Judge Marc Barron and his fiancee, Taren Plackmann; grandchildren, Violet, Brooks, Lee and Quinn Barron; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Irving and Carol Smokler. He is also survived by Sharon LaFraniere and o...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N This was one of the largest pediatric clinics in Southeast Michigan, and Marshall provided care for thou- sands of families. He then worked for Southfield Pediatrics, where he continued to provide loving, com- petent pediatric care to many fami- lies for several years. In 2004, Marshall was honored by the Michigan chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics as the Pediatrician ...…
…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 59 J N Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237, emanuel-mich.org; or Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, holocaustcenter.org/ tributes. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. RHODA GOLDMAN, 85, of Troy, died Sept. 22, 2024. She is survived by her companion, Jerry Nix; son, Steven Prenzlauer; daughter and son-in-la...…
…6 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com 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: ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N and Alyeen Krugel; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Krugel was the loving sister of the late Ben Sorscher and the late Alan Sorscher; the dear sister-in- law of the late Raymond Failer, the late Ed Landy, the late Dr. Lawrence Krugel, the late Charles Ellstein, the late Joe Wildberg and the late Carol Krugel. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributi...…
…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 61 Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Sally Krugel 1943-2024 On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…62 | OCTOBER 3 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com Remembering Hammerin’ Hank C ongregation Shaarey Zedek held a special event last month. It was a program to honor and celebrate Major League Baseball’s Jewish superstar Hank Greenberg and his refusal to play in a critical game on Yom Kippur, Sept. 18, 1934. The event at Shaarey Zedek was held on Se...…
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…OCTOBER 3 • 2024 | 7 J N Levi Strauss invented a jean company in 1853 that Beyoncé just wrote a banger about. So, if Jewish people provide so much good and progress in the world, why are we eternally demonized and persecuted? In Mark Twain’s 1899 essay “Concerning the Jews,” he deduces that through centuries of economic exclusion “… the one tool which the law was not able to take from him [the Jew]— his brain — have made that tool...…
…We mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks and remember those lost to the violence. MIKE SMITH DJNF ARCHIVIST …
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…$200 Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2023 / 11-17 Cheshvan 5784 thejewishnews.com Florine Mark will long be remembered for her efforts to make lives better. See page 10 WE STAND WITH ISRAEL Woman a of Valor JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Detroit Mourns Samantha Woll See page 18 Coverage begins on page 20 …
…10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N Florine Mark made it her mission to improve the lives of others. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER 10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 Woman a of Valor …
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 11 J N W hile Florine Mark’s personal and professional accomplishments could fill several volumes, the principles that guided her remarkable life were straightforward and succinct. Help others. Put family first. Be kind. Love yourself. Make every day count. A successful entrepreneur, fearless activist, dedicated communal leader, generous philanthropist and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmot...…
…12 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 saw in yourself what she saw in you.” Refusing to acknowledge the proverbial “glass ceiling,” Florine pursued her goals fearlessly and steadfastly at a time when women were expected to be homemakers, not corporate executives. “She created a powerful space for women; she gave us permission to be CEOs and mothers,” said granddaughter Alana Fisher. Her impressive phone roster ranged from friends and family ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 13 Jewish Federation of Detroit Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Florine Mark 1933–2023 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…14 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 12 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY and numerous honors, her greatest joy was her family. She embraced every member of her large, blended family, regardless of origin. She knew everything about every child, grandchild and great- grandchild and attended every milestone event. “She made sure every family member knew how much she loved them; grandkids, nieces and nephews,” Aviv said. Of all the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 15 AWARDS AND HONORS Florine earned countless honors and awards for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the community. She received the Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from the Women’s Business Center and was the first recipient of Detroit Public Television’s Bravo! award. While circumstances prevented her from attending college, she has since earned honorary degrees from several Michigan u...…
…16 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 15 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY feeling,” said Alana, “a feeling of love, family, compassion, excitement, togetherness, strength, bravery and unstoppable energy. She never slowed down.” Florine Mark is survived by her children, Sheri (Dr. Abe Slaim) Mark, David Mark, Jeffrey (Linda Barnett) Mark, Dr. Richard (Krista Berman/Chris Mark) Mark, Lisa (Hannan) Lis, Jandy (Rob) Spiegelman and Le...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY Editor’s Note: Look for a complete tribute to Samantha Woll in next week’s JN. S amantha Woll, a Democratic activist and prominent Jewish lay leader in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. Police found Woll, 40, at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday in the city’s Lafayette Park neighbor- hood. She had been stabbed multiple times and was unresponsive. A trail of blood led to her home, which police believe may be the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 19 J N do. She was not fearless, but she seemed that way because she knew fear and acknowledged it and moved past it. She was courageous. She connected. With her authenticity, her compassion, her vibrancy and enthusiasm for life. Traveling across the world with a backpack, meet- ing people across continents and languages. Standing tall in her community welcom- ing all to engage, to come as they are, to work for ...…
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…20 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY T he unprecedented Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and Israel’s military response on Gaza are testing long-held connec- tions and friendships between the local Jewish community and its non-Jewish neigh- bors. Local rabbis and others involved in interfaith and out- reach activity report support from Detroit-area colleagues, but, in some cases, not to the extent that was expected. Rabbi Ash...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 21 J N Cranbrook, who invited him to speak at the Oct. 15 church service about Israel. “The visit with CCC was fantastic … hundreds of their members came to show solidarity, and the goal was to give them a sense of how this horror is impacting the Jewish community. We also had about 30-35 temple members as well as numerous other people from the Jewish community show up so that our congregations could stand to...…
…OUR COMMUNITY P romise Ziegler of Royal Oak joined a recent webinar presented by JFamily and Jewish Family Service to find out how the community was coping with recent events in Israel and more about how to help her son, 15, if he came to her about the news. Taking part in the “Parenting and Grand- Parenting in Times of Tragedy: Talking to our Children about Israel” Zoom event, she heard from David Kurzmann of Jewish Federation of ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 23 J N will happen to their dreams of visiting Israel one day. “There’s solidarity in knowing other people are experiencing a shared response and feeling emotionally affected by this, ” she says. “ Also, I like the kind of strategy of how you’re going to limit yourself in watching the news and not just put your- self in that space where you’re thinking about all these traumas all the time. ” The event came toge...…
…24 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N I n the direct aftermath of the deadliest day of terror, a little beam of light brought comfort and joy to a family in Israel. On day two of the terrorist attacks on Israel, a bris took place at the home of Talya and Ben Jaffe in Kiryat Gat, just 20 minutes away from Sderot. A tangible reminder that despite the horrors that we have endured and continue to endure, the Jewish people survive and live on —...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 25 J N the army, but we’re not. “There are a lot of people in the army from Detroit, and I feel for all their mothers whom I’m friends and relatives with,” she continued. “Some of them I’ve known since they were kids … Really, all these kids are all of our kids. And yes, it’s the biggest, strongest army in the world … but it’s made up of our kids.” Physically, Kresch family members are OK but, like the rest of ...…
…26 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N A nna Rubin Mizrachi has an American passport, but has decided to stay in Israel, even with emergency evacuations underway to bring U.S. citizens back. The Farmington Hills native made aliyah in December 2018, inspired by her education at Frankel Jewish Academy, Jewish student involvement at Michigan State University, work at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and her family’s affinity for Israe...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 27 J N of friends got together,” she says. “The country has been in turmoil and divided over politics. Right now there’s no left, there’s no right — everybody has come together to volunteer and be together, and it’s the most incredible thing.” Rubin Mizrachi’s spent her days since volunteering at a food truck, The Good truck — started by a group of friends in order to help — by an army base in Israel’s center...…
…28 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N F or University of Michigan student Atara Kresch, who says her “whole heart and life is in Israel,” standing by and watch- ing the Hamas-Israel conflict unfold wasn’t an option. With her family in Israel (see page 24), Kresch, 22, quickly mobilized. “I’ve been feeling so hope- less not knowing what to do,” Kresch wrote on Facebook at the start of the crisis, which saw Hamas launch an unprece- dented attac...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 29 J N PHOTOS COURTESY OF ATARA KRESCH MATERIALS Almost Anything* BOLD and BRIGHT. *Items not allowed: • Glitter • Light blue crayons • Pencils • Computer generated artwork REQUIREMENTS A fully completed entry form (below) as well as a color photo of the artist who submitted. Photos must be taped or glued to the back of the art submission, with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submiss...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 A Woman of Valor Florine Mark will long be remembered for her efforts to make lives better. 18 Taken Too Soon Our community mourns the loss of Samantha Woll. 20 Interfaith Groups’ Response Some local non-Jewish communities and secular organizations respond to Hamas attacks with support and others with silence. 22 Talk...…
…30 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY V ladimir Gendelman and Sergey Polyachok never thought they’ d see one another again, but the then-15-year-old best friends — who emigrated from the former Soviet Union as Jewish refugees in 1989 — made a promise to one another they intended to keep. Both would serve as the other’s best man at their weddings, despite Gendelman having moved to Metro Detroit and Polyachok to Israel. At the...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 31 J N O ct. 13, Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD) orga- nized a “Shabbat for Israel” dinner. A diverse group of college students gathered at the Urbanrest Brewing Company in Ferndale to cele- brate Shabbat and demonstrate their unity and faith in Israel with security provided by Jewish Community Security Inc. The Shabbat dinner united undergrad and graduate stu- dents from Lawrence Tech, Oakland Community College,...…
…OUR COMMUNITY T here is anger simmering in our community: anger in the schools, on the roads, in the way strang- ers react to each other with hostility, anger about differing viewpoints on everything from politics to child-rearing choices. What do we do if we want to make a difference, if we want to nudge the needle back to a kinder, gentler way of interacting with each other? If you have felt powerless and baffled, both by the inte...…
