…JEWISH NEWS $200 Nov. 28- Dec. 4, 2024 / 27 Cheshvan – 3 Kislev 5785 THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com New Film Fetes Culinary Masters Our Danny Raskin knew it Our Danny Raskin knew it all along, Detroit is all along, Detroit is “The City of Chefs.” “The City of Chefs.” See page 8 …
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…12 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 continued on page 14 to Detroit because we have a rich history of fine dining with French techniques,” Grosz said. “At Cuisine, you’ll see items on the menu that have techniques that date back hundreds of years. I use contemporary ingredients and flavor combinations with these treasured techniques.” Chef Mary Brady of Diamond Jim Brady Bistro in Novi said, “American chef Julia Child, who I had the plea- sure...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 13 Learn more! www.geshermi.org | 29699 Southfield Road | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.559.5000 | Lisa Keramedjian Meer and Brian Meer | Cyril Moscow Stone Foundation of Michigan Faye and Paul J. Blatt | Katie and Evan Leibhan Lisa London | Erin and Jon Modiano Bea and Paul Schwarzbaum | Fran and George Stern Judy and Jeff Aisen | Economic Alliance for Michigan Edw. C. Levy Co. | Shari and Stanley Finsilver Nancy and Jim...…
…14 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Southfield. He still takes pride in his strict rep- utation. “Milos is brilliant and has his stamp on so many in the master chef class,” Schmidt said. The film explores the lives of Chefs Milos, Duglass (Douglas Grech) of Restaurant Duglass in Southfield and the late Yvonne Gill of the Money Tree in Downtown Detroit. In the documentary, “We hear from chefs who worked for these early, very complicated, and ...…
…How to Purchase Tickets General admission tickets ($20) remain for the premiere of Visionalist Entertainment Production’s new documentary, Detroit: The City of Chefs (1 hour, 35 mins). The oral and visual history of iconic Detroit restaurants, drawing upon the remembrances of celebrated chefs, will be shown at staggered times — 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. — on Monday, Dec. 9, at Emagine Novi movie theater, 44425 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi. For t...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 continued on page 18 continued from page 14 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER tion animation through a collaboration with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Besides depicting chefs, look-alike Claymation puppets were made of the late Detroit Jewish News food writer Danny Raskin and another reviewer for several publications, the late Molly Abraham. They are both included in a section of the film about foo...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 17 PECAN MUSTARD RUBBED SALMON PLATTER CREATED BY CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE CHEF KELLI LEWTON OF TWO UNIQUE CATERING Yield 10 servings Ingredients Non-stick spray 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons coarse mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons of maple syrup ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs ½ cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon sea salt, d...…
…continued from page 16 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 18 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Certified Master Chef Ed Janos cooking at TooChez, Takashi Yagihashi at Tribute, Polcyn at Pike Street, Rick Halberg at Emily’s and Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving at Loving Spoonful (now executive chef at Detroit Athletic Club). “I could hon- estly go on and on,” he said. “Each one of these chefs has a distinctive style.” Recognizing restaurant trends ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 19 J N The Chef’s Production Company Keith Famie is the founder and executive producer of Wixom-based Visionalist Entertainment Productions (VEP). Since 2006, Famie and his team have produced documentaries for corporate clients and nonprofits, with some of the films airing locally on TV stations WDIV, WXYZ and public broadcasting channel WTVS. “My focus has always been to tell stories that inspire, educate and often ...…
…20 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 T he Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies is bringing veteran Batman editor, Jordan B. Gorfinkel — known as Gorf — to campus for a pre-Chanukah event. Not only have Gorf’s creations (Batman: No Man’s Land; Birds Of Prey) served as the inspiration for television, movies and games, but his studio Avalanche Comics Entertainment also produces enter- tainment and branding content for corpora...…
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…22 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N I n the midst of a busy day, some five years ago, Linda Epstein Lenchner got an unexpected phone call. “Are you the woman who grew up in an apartment on Richton Street in Detroit about 70 or 75 years ago?” Lenchner remembers the caller asking. “This is Stuart Rubens, who used to live there. If it’s you, I was your neighbor, and I saw your contact information on the web.” Lenchner quickly replied. “By a...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 23 J N substance. Mark Pittman, a retired certified public accountant, is involved with the Utah Jewish Federation, and his two sons’ kids are active with the Jewish Community Center. “I’m delighted we reconnected as a group,” said Pittman, a subscriber to the Detroit Jewish News to stay in touch with the area. “Reunions are a good reason to come back to Michigan.” Rubens is a retired aeronautical engineer wit...…
…O n Nov. 10, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations hosted “Stand Together — An Event of Unity, Strength and Resilience” at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Stand Together brought together thousands of Jewish Americans and allies of all ages from more than 220 Jewish organizations from across the coun- try. There were also tens of thousands of viewers wh...…
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…26 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 members to discuss pressing issues, foster solidarity and strengthen ties. Jewish Federation of Detroit Board President Gary Torgow was the chair of the General Assembly this year (see related story on page 4). About 50 Jewish communal leaders made up Detroit’s delegation at the Stand Together event. Dr. Conrad Giles, honorary presi- dent of World ORT and longtime local community leader and philanthropist, ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 27 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 along with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submission per child is allowed. PRIZES...…
…A s a patron of the Jewish War Veterans (JWV), Department of Michigan, I’ve had the privilege of writing about its membership for the last several years. I know firsthand how grateful the JWV is for the JN’s con- tinued support. My military buddies are a busy bunch, and no time of year is busier than in and around Veterans Day. Congregation Shaarey Zedek (CSZ) held its annual Veterans Shabbat service on Saturday, Nov. 9, now in it...…
…Despite some inclement weather on Sunday, Nov. 10, the Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan (JWV) once again participated in this year’s annual Detroit Veteran’s Day Parade. Several members braved the elements carry- ing the American, state of Michigan and JWV flags, while other members trailed in three cars that wound their way through the Corktown parade route. Fox 2 Chief Meteorologist, U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of the ...…
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Nominations for The Detroit Jewish News’ annual 36 under 36 are now open to recognize doers, activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community organizers and other young Jewish professionals reshaping and broadening Metro Detroit’s Jewish community. Do you know someone making an impact in the community for this special honor? 36 UNDER 36 Nominations Now Open! A special group of volunteer judges will be rev...…
…4 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N T here was a shift in her that many of us could relate to, a feeling that the events of Oct. 7 had flipped a switch within, prioritizing Jewish identity in ways that hadn’t been fully realized before. The last time I walked into the General Assembly (G.A.) of the Jewish Federations of North America, it was in Tel Aviv in April 2023, a conference so weighed down by division that you could feel it the ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 31 J N HOME Welcome …
…T hinking of updating your kitchen? If it has been a while since you tended to the heart of your home, it might be time for a refresh. The good news? You don’t have to do an extensive (and expensive!) remodeling job to get a new look. You can spruce up your kitchen easily, in a weekend, with some small changes that will make a big impact. Here are some ideas from the pros at Kohler. Paint. Take one afternoon, a roll of painter’s tape,...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 33 MEREDITH COLBURN The Agency | Birmingham 442 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009 248.762.5319 www.meredithcolburn.com Facebook: MeredithColburnRealEstate Instagram: MeredithColburnRealEstate S ince beginning her career in 1993, Meredith Colburn has successfully established herself as a go-to expert in the local market and is consistently recognized as one of the top Realtors in the industry. Meredith treasu...…
…F all and winter are peak seasons for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To protect your home, take proactive steps to safeguard against fires and to be sure your family is ready in case of an emergency. Here are practical things you can do to prevent fires from starting, and to respond quickly when necessary. Check your smoke detectors. Every fall and spring check your detectors and replace...…
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…I n case you’ve never heard of it, “Brown Friday” is as famous as Black Friday — at least in plumbing circles. The name refers to the brown sludge that builds up in kitchen sinks following major holi- days like Thanksgiving. Large gather- ings mean more cooking and cleanup, which causes grease and food waste to accumulate inside your pipes and clog your garbage disposal, leading to slow drainage or blockages that put a damper on you...…
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…T raditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments higher. Despite higher rates cooling home sales last year, hundreds of thousands of first-time homebuyers leveraged private mortgage insurance (MI) to put as little as 3% down to access homeownership. According to a report released by U.S. ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 39 J N I f your walls could talk, what would the paint color say about you? You’re bold? Calm? Sophisticated? Whatever the answer would be, painting a wall multiple colors is an affordable, yet impactful, way to uniquely express your personality. A two-toned wall is an interior design technique that utilizes two paint colors on the same wall, allowing you to express your individual style and add dimension to a fl...…
…40 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 JEFF & MATT BARKER Max Broock Realtors 275 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Jeff: (248) 425-6000 jeff@ jeffbarkerhomes.com www.jeffbarkerhomes.com Matt: (248) 807-2232 matt@ mattbarkerhomes.com www.mattbarkerhomes.com As full-time Realtors, our objec- tive has always been to maintain the reputation as two of the most ethical and professional Realtors. Our 30+ years of experience and over half a b...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 5 For decades, the GA had been a space for ideological clashes, where debates about Israel’s policies or visions of Jewish identity would sometimes leave more questions than answers. But this year, that atmosphere of division had vanished. Instead of arguments, there was consensus. Instead of questioning, there was action. Panels and discussions zeroed in on the logistics of how to amplify Jewish voices, how ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 41 MANETTE KLEIN Realtor Homes of Distinction Specialist The Agency Hall and Hunter (248) 318-8040 Manette Klein mklein@theagencyre.com Devin Farber dfarber@theagencyre.com Year after year, the Klein Team strengthens relationships and achieves record-breaking real estate sales. Our clients are our top priority, and we proudly treat each one like family, providing exception- al care and personalized service. REBEC...…
…42 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N faces&places I n celebration of Sukkot, adults with developmental disabilities served by JARC recently came together to join Rabbi Joey Krakoff inside a sukkah and say prayers with the lulav and etrog, and sing and dance to music with Hazzon Daniel Gross. Attendees mingled with friends and enjoyed treats that included cider and donuts and apple dessert nachos. JARC’s Sukkot Spectacular was held at Ada...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 43 J N S hake, shake, shake your lulav! There was a festive atmosphere on Jewish Senior Life’s West Bloomfield and Oak Park campuses in October as residents gathered in sukkahs to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Residents helped construct and decorate sukkahs at the Meer, Hechtman, Teitel and Prentis Independent Living Apartments, Coville Assisted Living Residence and Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza ...…
…A fter all the hustle and bustle of the High Holidays in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, we find ourselves in the Hebrew month of Cheshvan. While the month’s name appears in earlier texts as “Marcheshvan, ” some continue to use that name to note that “mar Cheshvan” means “bitter Cheshvan. ” This is because of its lack of any holidays, either joyous or mournful, which pre- cludes the insights and community we might gain from such observa...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 45 J N heat to a simmer and add the car- rot and ¼ of the ginger. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the split peas are soft. In the meantime, in a small dry skillet or saucepan over low heat, toast the curry powder until it is quite fragrant, but be careful to toast but not burn it. Set aside. Place the oil in a pan over medi- um heat, add the green onions, the remaining ginger and raisins. Sauté fo...…
…M any women suffer from menopause symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and brain fog —which can be very debilitating. Years ago, symptoms were downplayed by some health providers and treatments were limited. In addition, some medications were believed to increase the risk for certain cancers, but the outlook has changed for the better. “Women think they have to suffer through menopause. They aren’t going crazy. Having...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 47 J N One form of topical medication is bio-identical hormone treatment which adjusts the dose based on the severity of the patient’s symptoms. It is usually made by a compounding phar- macy based on the physician’s pre- scription, according to Dr. Benjamin. “It makes sense to prescribe this way, since not all patients respond to the same dose. Many of the prescription meds routinely used only have a few options...…
…48 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N A dd Rick Loewenstein’s name to the roster of another hall of fame. After being inducted into the Detroit Men’s Senior Baseball League Hall of Fame in 2008 and Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, the 64-year-old West Bloomfield resident joined the Babson College Athletics Hall of Fame in September. It took a long time — more than 40 years after his 1982 graduation from Babson — for Loewenstein ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 49 J N MAZEL TOV! HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. From now until the end of the year, anniversaries, engagements, weddings and birth announcements with a photo can appear at no charge. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. Contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (24...…
…A round the gaps, silences and seeming repetitions of the biblical text, Midrash weaves its interpretations, enriching the written word with oral elabora- tion, giving the text new resonances of meaning. Often, to the untutored ear, Midrash sounds fanciful, far removed from the plain sense of the verse. But once we have learned the lan- guage and sensibility of Midrash, we begin to realize how deep are its spiritual and moral ins...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 28 • 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: ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 51 J N will be. Animal experiments have shown that it involves a high degree of risk and may always do so. Cloning apparently disturbs the normal process of “genomic imprinting” by which the genes on the chromosomes from one of the parents are switched on or off. Many scientists are convinced that mammalian cloning is an intrinsi- cally flawed process, too unsafe ever to be used in human reproduction. However, c...…
…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...…
…ARTS&LIFE THEATER f or those visiting New York City this holiday season, there are new musicals, dramas, revivals, biopics, comedies and tragedies to see on the Broadway stage. These are some shows with a Jewish connection: All In: Comedy About Love is a series of comedic stories about love, dating, heartbreak and marriage performed by a rotating roster of comedians. Richard Kind, Chloe Fineman, Fred Armisen, Hank Azaria, Jimmy ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 55 J N The cast of Sunset Boulevard “What a Wonderful World, ” which was released in 1967 and written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. At Studio 54, 254 West 54th St. (833) 274-8497. Cult of Love, making its Broadway debut, is about a turbulent family Christmas. When the four adult Dahl family children return to their childhood home for the holidays with their partners, past conflicts resurface and new issue...…
