… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 29 | faces&places Jews in the D More than 450 people recently attended United Hatzalah of Israel’ s event featuring cast members of the Netflix hit Shtisel. Moderators Dr. Joel Kahn and Mimi Markofsky led the audience through an insightful and fun dialogue with Dov Glikman (Shulem), Neta Riskin (Giti), Ayelet Zurer (Elisheva) and writer/producer Ori Elon. Cari Margulis Immerman, United Hatzalah of Israel M...…
…30 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Edward Minskoff’ s $30 million gift to the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion at the Eli Broad College of Business was the largest single gift from an individual to Michigan State University in its history. But many other gifts helped make this $62 million building, funded 100% through philanthropy, a reality. Eighty-five named spaces within the Minskoff Pavilion reflect support from more than 1,700 alumni, corpo...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 31 NOV. 21, 2019 BUILDING FOR TOMORROW New MSU facilities empower research discoveries and student success Many of the cranes and construction barriers on Michigan State University’ s campus are giving way to shiny new buildings and renovated spaces that point toward the MSU of the future. These facilities not only accommodate a growing student and faculty population, but they also provide spaces that put ...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Supply chain program dominates national rankings Michigan State University earned prominent recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, America’ s Best Colleges 2020. For the ninth consecutive year, MSU’ s supply chain management undergraduate program ranked No. 1 in the nation. Housed in the Eli Broad College of Business, supply chain management also ranks No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 33 Professionals at MSU Hillel are working to build a diverse and welcoming community for thousands of Jewish students, helping them develop leadership skills that will enable them to make an impact on Jewish communities after they graduate. With support from several private family foundations in southeast Michigan, MSU Hillel is deepening its commitment to Jewish leadership and learning by increasing training...…
…34 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 quick hits BY STEVE STEIN sports HIGHlights brought to you in partnership with NMLS#2289 S outhfield native Justin Prinstein has been enamored with baseball since a young age. He was a scholarship player at George Washington University, made his professional debut overseas, graduated from University of Detroit-Mercy’ s law school and was a major league scout for the Baltimore Orioles organi- zation. N...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 35 Benji Jacobson’ s first collegiate men’ s tennis championship has an unusual name connect- ed to it. Jacobson, a Tulane University redshirt fresh- man from Bloomfield Hills and 2018 Jewish News High School Athlete of the Year, won the Houndstooth singles flight at the CCB Invitational at the Country Club of Birmingham in Birmingham, Ala., hosted by the University of Alabama. Houndstooth is a reference to th...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 sports HIGHlights brought to you in partnership with quick hits BY STEVE STEIN A Tale Of Kosher Ribs and, Thankfully, No Broken Ribs STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he line drive was hit so hard that Dave Raminick never had a chance to move. Standing at third base, ready to score in the early innings of the Inter-Congregational Men’ s Club Fall Softball League’ s playoff championship game, Raminick w...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 37 STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Here’ s how Frankel Jewish Academy boys tennis players fared in the Division 4 state championships Oct. 18-19 at Hope College in Holland. No. 1 singles Eric Adelson (FJA) def. Les Agnew (Chesaning) 6-0, 6-0. No. 6 seed Ben Clay (Grand Rapids Catholic Central) def. Adelson 6-1, 6-4. No. 2 singles Alex Bean (FJA) def. Connor Smith (Flint Powers) 6-1, 6-0. No. 4 seed Jack Ford (Kalam...…
…38 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 sports HIGHlights brought to you in partnership with NMLS#2289 A burpee sounds like something fun to do. It’ s not. It’ s a pushup and then some, a full-body exercise that begins and ends in a standing position and involves squatting. Fighting through painful cramps, Mike Berean did 5,010 chest-to-ground burpees in a 12-hour period Oct. 27 and added his name to the list of Guinness World Records, beat...…
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…40 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Coming Full Circle The Friendship Circle celebrates 25 years of making the world a better place by launching an endowment fund. B assie and Rabbi Levi Shemtov knew from the start of their marriage that their lives would be dedicated to making the world a better place. That commitment to each other, and their faith, led them to cre- ating a circle of friendship that now encompasses thousands of indivi...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 41 was time to find it a home of its own. In 2005, Friendship Circle moved into a new 5,000-square- foot building. This would later become the 23,000-square-foot Ferber Kaufman Lifetown on the campus of the Meer Family Friendship Center. Five years later, a generous gift created the Florene and Edward Elkus Memorial Gym. Friendship Circle now has afterschool programs, respite services, weekend Sunday Circle,...…
…42 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 for college students by college students November 21, 2019/23 Cheshvan 5780 A s we approach a growing population, upwards of 7.7 billion people worldwide, our supply of natural resources decreases, posing the greatest challenge our planet has ever faced. We must prevent a tem- perature increase of 3 degrees (Celsius) to avoid setting off an irreversible chain of eco- logical degradation. How can we shift ...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 43 W A R R IO R STR O N G TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PHOENI X, VI SI T MED. WAYNE. EDU/DATA- MAPPI NG An emer gency r oom i s desi gned to tr eat i mmedi ate, of ten l i f e- thr eateni ng condi ti ons. Among al l thi s chaos, Dr . Phi l l i p Levy, assi stant vi ce pr esi dent of Tr ansl ati onal Sci ence and Cl i ni cal Resear ch I nnovati on at Wayne State Uni ver si ty, saw ...…
…44 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 I n October 2017, the Xi Colony of the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Fraternity at Wayne State University was refounded and initiated its first brothers in more than 20 years. Elections for the executive board of the new fraternity were held promptly thereafter, and each of the nine new initiates sought a leadership position, setting the tone for a colony that will be rechartered and become an official chapter ...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 45 Campus is calling Geared toward your academic interests, these visits allow you to explore CMU’ s majors, discover hands-on opportunities, and learn about career options and outlooks for your field. CMU spring Discovery Days Visits held February-April. Choose a date and register at admissions.cmich.edu/discoverydays By es ta blis hing a s ecur e Amer ica n Fr iends of the Hebr ew Univer s ity Gi...…
…46 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 for college students by college students MSU Hillel Roundup Destination Lansing is a student-based group that brings together Spartans from all backgrounds to learn about and help the Lansing area. The trip consists of volunteer service, touring Lansing area hotspots and tasting delicious local cuisine. This past October, students volunteered at Brookdale Meridian Assisted Living Home, received a private tour o...…
…for college students by college students NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 47 HMD Activist Hillel leader organizes show to promote sustainability. G reen is the New Black, ” a fashion show of environmentally conscious clothes by local designers, was held Nov. 7 at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, with more than 200 students attending. We have been told to “Reduce, re-use, recycle” in our routines. However, in our actual day-to-day life, how ...…
…Moments 48 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 SEPT. 17, 2019 Laura and Anson Smuts joyfully announce the birth of their daughter, Micah Hazel (Michal Chaya). Proud big sister is Elia Ivy. Thrilled grandparents are Lois and Mark Langberg of West Bloomfield, and Evon Smuts-Rogers and Jerry Rogers of Cape Town. She is also the granddaughter of the late Michael Smuts. Micah is the great-granddaughter of the late Helen and the late Harold Langberg, and...…
…Moments NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 49 Schlessel-Young D r. Joel and Mindy Young of Bloomfield Hills are thrilled to announce the upcoming mar- riage of their daughter Katie Layne to Marc Noah Schlessel, son of Dr. David and Karen Schlessel of Cherry Hill, N.J. Katie graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing and received her mas- ter’ s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked as nurse at Northwestern ...…
…50 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Spirit torah portion T his week’ s portion begins with the death of Sarah. It teaches us about death and also about life. We are told at the very beginning that “ Abraham proceeded to mourn for Sarah and to bewail her. Then Abraham rose from beside his dead and spoke to the Hittites saying, ‘ ... sell me a burial site among you that I may remove my dead for burial. ’ ” [Genesis 23:2-4] We learn from...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 51 SMALL BUSINESS B I R M I N G H A M SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Shop in Birmingham during Small Business Saturday and support the local economy! This nationally recognized event is dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Enjoy extra perks for shoppers and unique gift items for everyone on your list. Children are invited to attend the Santa Walk at 9:30 a.m. and then stop by Shain Park ...…
…Arts&Life exhibit 52 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 In Pursuit of Sandy Schreier’ s couture collection gets a high- profi le exhibit at New York’ s Metropolitan Museum of Art. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER S andy Schreier goes way beyond thinking clothes can make the woman. For her, they make a personal collection — reaching almost 15,000 items and counting. The latest acquisition, received in November, continues more than a ha...…
…Evening Dress, Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895– 1972) for House of Balenciaga (French, founded 1937), summer 1961; Promised gift of Sandy Schreier. IMAGES COURTESY OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, PHOTOS © NICHOLAS ALAN COPE Dress, Madeleine & Madeleine (French, 1919– 26), ca. 1923; Promised gift of Sandy Schreier. Evening Dress, Gilbert Adrian (American, 1903–1959), fall 1945; Promised gift of Sandy Schreier. Jacket, Mariano For...…
…54 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Arts&Life exhibit continued from page 52 TOP: Schreier with designers Isaac Mizrahi and Michael Kors, and with Bette Midler at the DIA’ s Frida Kahlo exhibit in 2015. ABOVE: Sandy and Sherwin Schreier, right, with fashion designer Zandra Rhodes and hairsylist Vidal Sassoon. to speak for Hadassah and who has visited her home in the past, has expressed plans to attend opening events, calling attention to ...…
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…Arts&Life celebrity jews 60 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 AT THE MOVIES Charlie’ s Angels opened last Friday and is still playing. Based on the ’ 70s TV series, it follows two previous Angels feature films. The gimmick in this one is that the private agency that employs the Angels has expanded and now there are several teams of Angels, along with several “Bosleys” (Bosley is the liaison to the Angels from Charlie, their unseen employer...…
…On The Go people | places | events NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 61 ROYAL OAK ART FAIR Now in its fourth year, the Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition will take place indoors at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, Nov. 21-22, from noon-10 p.m. each day. This is a jury-selected show featuring 60 artists. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, craft beer from Arbor Brewing Company and wine from MANCAN Wine. New this year, a Guided Whiskey Tasting, pre...…
…64 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory GERALD CONRAD BLANKE, 80, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., died Nov. 8, 2019. He is survived by his daugh- ter and son-in-law, Carrie and Jason Topolosky; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandy Blanke; grandchildren, Jake, Sam, Ben and Emily Topolosky, and Elena, Ava and Jesse Blanke; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Hal Josephson; nieces and neph- ew, Beth, Alan and Deanne Josep...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 65 Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; or Glacier Hills Employee Fund, 1200 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SANDRA MYERS LEVISON, 68, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Nov. 12, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Levison; stepchildren, Jenna (Ceasar), Keith Levison and...…
…Soul of blessed memory 66 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 ROBERT “BOB” E. MELLEN, 79, of West Bloom- field, died Nov. 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margie Mellen; son and daughter-in- law, Rabbi Michael Mellen and Amy Wigler; daugh- ters and son-in-law, Cheryl and Matthew Caplan, and Melissa Michaelson; son-in- law, Dr. Jeremy Michaelson; grandchildren, Jonah and Ariana Mellen, Torin Caplan, and Merrick and Sydney Mich...…
… NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 | 67 Susan graduated cum laude from U-M in nursing in 1967. Mrs. Salamon is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Peter Salamon; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Michael and Beth Salamon of Louisville, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Rick Weiss of LaCanada, Calif.; brother and sister-in- law, Dr. John and Gail Young of Madison, Wis.; brother- in-law, Dr. Robert Salamon of Novi; grandchildren, Ale...…
…68 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory DANIEL R. VICTOR, 43, of Bloomfield Hills, died Nov. 12, 2019. He was the cherished son of Richard and Denise Victor, Judith Dubin and the late Marvin Dubin; dear brother of Ronald (Heather) Victor, Sandra (Adam) Cosola, Shelby Dubin (partner, Dr. Silvio Cozzetto), Bruce (Suzanne) Dubin and Eric (Dalia) Dubin; loving children, Davis Victor and Stirling Victor. He is also sur- vi...…
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…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 70 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2019 30 Years Since the Wall Came Down T his past Nov. 9 marked 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell. With its destruction, post-World War II communism in Eastern Europe was doomed. The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of those rare events that had an impact well beyond the borders of the city i...…
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… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 3 contents OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’ s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to reflect diverse community viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. As an independent, responsible, responsive community member, we actively engage with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, and Jewish life...…
…4 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 Many thanks to you and your family for your generous investment in Jewish Early Childhood Education. With gratitude and condolences to the Farber family, From your Temple Israel family & The Early Childhood Center Community Audrey Farber 1935 – 2019 Your kindness lives on in the hearts of our children. Your kindness lives on in the hearts of our children. TI FULL PG JN 11/14/19-FARBER indd 1...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 5 Views for openers Down On The Farm letters W e used to be an agrarian society. We adjusted the school year to get students back to the farm to help with crops. We tried to create work that was like a day in the country. Even though we are now more industrial in our makeup, we still infuse our talk with references from down on the farm. Puzzled as a result of an exhaustive search for some- thing? It...…
…Most Read on the Web Each month, the JN will let you know the stories that were read most often online. If you missed any, you can go to thejewishnews.com and search for them by title. Here’ s what was most popular in October. TOP 10 ON THE WEB 1. Michigan State Hillel Sukkah Destroyed 2. Swastikas Found in West Bloomfield Linear Park 3. Three Cats Restaurant Premieres in Clawson 4. Siggy Flicker of Real Housewives Speaks Ou...…
… NOVEMBER 14 • 2019 | 7 Our deepest thanks to the Durfee Alumni, the Detroit Jewish News, sponsors and friends of Jim Comer, Senator Carl Levin and Congressman Sandy Levin who attended Metro Detroit Youth Clubs' Dedication Luncheon. We are inspired by their generous desire to make a difference by contributing towards the $100,000 Star & Summer Challenge Match put forth by Jack & Annee Aronson. Star and Summer are the first tw...…
…Views commentary New Israel Fund’s War on Jewish Life A ccording to the Forward, the rationale for the New Israel Fund’ s (NIF) push to create an alternative philanthropic sys- tem can be explained by what a Philadelphia psychologist named Roy Idelson con- sidered to be a reasonable request. He wanted his local umbrella Jewish philanthropy — the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia — to allow him to use its foundation to...…
