…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 octogenarian mile stone f...…
…44 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 Klein 40th O n Oct. 30, 1982, Sheldon and Donna Klein were married at the Hotel Belmont in Chicago. They’re happy to announce their 40th anniversary. Sheldon and Donna had met at Kalamazoo College (class of ’78). The couple moved to Huntington Woods in 1988 and later to Birmingham. Daughter Rebecca lives in Berkley and is an attorney. Daughter Grace is self-employed as a birth doula, was married in June ...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 45 Pursuing Equality G od said to Abraham, “ And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee and make thy name great and be thou a blessing. ” A great and unique destiny was conferred on Abraham and his descendants by these words. However, there have been times in the life of the Jew when it is difficult to believe in this promise. There were eras when the world’s low opinion of the Jew was so...…
…46 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 W ithin the first words that God addresses to the bearer of a new covenant, there are already hints as to the nature of the heroism he would come to embody. The multi-layered command “Lech lecha” — “go forth” contains the seeds of Abraham’s ultimate vocation. Rashi, following an ancient exegetic tradition, translates the phrase as “Journey for yourself.” According to him, God is saying, “Travel for your ...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 47 we discover who we truly are. “Go to yourself.” There is, however, a fourth interpretation: “Go by yourself.” Only a person willing to stand alone, singular and unique, can worship the God who is alone, singular and unique. Only one able to leave behind the natural sources of identity — home, family, culture and society — can encounter God who stands above and beyond nature. A journey into the unknown is one...…
…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...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 49 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...…
…50 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 T wo shows fill the Janice Charach Gallery until Dec. 7. Out of the Narrows, on the first floor, has some 35 images related to this year’s Detroit Jewish Book Fair in that it is based on contemporary artistic reactions to the Haggadah. It was produced by members of the Jewish Artists Collective Chicago. On the second floor, images and videos pay tribute to the mentors, in various artistic fields, of photo...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 51 and we feel supportive of one another and learn from one another. It’s been a wonderful experience being part of this group.” OAK PARK NATIVE HONORS HIS MENTORS Weinstein, who moved to New York after attending what became the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, did not leave family and friends behind in Michigan. While building his photography career, he made return visits with exhibits to show...…
…52 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 E laine Serling turned to two young grandchildren for comments on her new book, Riding in a Car NOT in a Kangaroo!, and got happy approval for it. Similarly, she got approval for the same- titled song that accompanies the story and can be accessed through the book. While the tale is about the pleasures long preceding COVID — like going to the beach or the zoo — the music is high-tech. It can be transferred fro...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 53 A NOTE ABOUT NEWMAN, TWO DOCUMENTARIES, JEWISH SPORTS REVIEW From 1986-92, Paul Newman (1925-2007) sat for many recorded interviews with Stewart Stern (1922-2015). Stern was a close friend of Newman’s and the screen- writer of many hits, including Rebel Without a Cause. Newman candidly talked about his life and career. Stern also interviewed many friends and colleagues of Newman. Ultimately, Newman decided...…
…54 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 WISDOM & COFFEE 9:30-10:30 AM, NOV. 5 At Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Join us once a month on a Shabbat morning, when we will gather to wrestle with Judaism’s most important teachings about the meaning of life, proper conduct and the ethics and values that Judaism holds most dear. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. For information, contact the synagogue office at 248-357-5544. FA...…
…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 55 call 248-851-5100, or email kyost@adatshalom.org. All proceeds benefit Adat Shalom Synagogue. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT 1-2:30 PM, NOV. 9-DEC. 14 A free support group for new moms (with babies 0-12 months) to come together to share their experiences, give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for postpartum wellness. A six-week program at Nature’s Playhouse, 703 Livernois St., Fernd...…
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…NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 57 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY continued on page 58 SHELDON COHN, 66, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 19, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Cohn and Jeremy Cohn; sister, Leslie Magy; brother, Thomas Cohn; stepmother, Lois Cohn; former wife, Barbara Cohn; former sister-in-law, Elyse Friedman; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Cohn was prede- ceased by his parents, Joyce and Judge Avern Co...…
…continued from page 57 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 by her lifelong best friend, Barbara Atkinson. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra, 2850 W . 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072, yadezra.org/donate; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. HOWARD ELLIS, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 22, 2022. He is survived by his chil- dren, A...…
…continued on page 60 NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 | 59 by many other loving family members and friends. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CAROL PLOTKIN, 91, of Franklin, died Oct. 26, 2022. She was a dedi- cated social worker for Jewish Family Service for over 26 years. Mrs. Plotkin is survived by her daug...…
…60 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 Henry and Jake Fogg; compan- ion, Susan Wagner; sister, Susan Morrison. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Hayat Brancheau, and his beloved dog, Hank. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be directed to Michigan State University, Hymen and Miriam Stein Endowed Scholarship Fund, 535 Chestnut Road, Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824, givingto.msu.edu/ gift/...…
…A lvin Maurice Stilman, 87, died Oct. 17, 2022. He was born in Detroit on Nov. 3, 1934. He attended Central High School and enjoyed running on the track and cross-country teams. Then, he attended Wayne State University where he majored in Latin. Within six months of college graduation, Alvin married Ann (née Holten), was drafted to the Army and was stationed in Germany. While serving there, Ann and Alvin lived off-base and enjo...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 T wenty-five years ago in Washington, D.C., the Women in Military Service for America Memorial was officially dedicated on Oct. 18, 1997. Often referred to as the “Women’s Military Memorial, ” it is a monument to all women who have served in America’s Armed Forces. In one respect, perhaps, th...…
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