…66 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 quick hits Bowler Aaron Radner Is Anything but Average Aaron Radner has the highest average in the Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith bowling league. After a week off the perch, Radner rolled back to the top Oct. 30 with a 258-263-258 — 779 series, giving him a 231 average through 21 games. Joey Schechter (who led the average race for a week) was in second place behind Radner with a 224 average th...…
…Jewish athletes in the news: • The commotion surrounding Josh Nodler’s all- important final year of college hockey has calmed down. Bowling Green coach Ty Eigner was reinstated Oct. 19 after being placed on administrative leave following allegations of hazing at an off- campus event involving a few of his players. Nodler, a center, is in his first season at Bowling Green after previous stops at Michigan State and UMass. The O...…
…68 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 W hy Jacob? That is the question we find ourselves ask- ing repeatedly as we read the narratives of Genesis. Jacob is not what Noah was: righteous, perfect in his generations, one who walked with God. He did not, like Abraham, leave his land, his birthplace and his father’s house in response to a Divine call. He did not, like Isaac, offer himself up as a sacrifice. Nor did he have the burning sense o...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 69 open to God that God is most fully open to us: “The Lord is close to the bro- kenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ” Ps. 34:18 “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and con- trite heart You, God, will not despise. ” Ps. 51:17 God “heals the brokenheart- ed and binds up their wounds. ” Ps. 147:3 Rav Nahman of Bratslav used to say, “ A person needs to cry to his Father in heaven...…
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…72 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE BOOKS M ore books have been written about the Civil War than any other topic in American history. It is the subject of an estimated 100,000 volumes. Biographies and other treatments of Abraham Lincoln alone account for about 15,000 books. So, why should we welcome another work on the Civil War? Hasn’t the subject already been exhausted with tomes about battles, gener- als, soldiers, the home ...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 73 J N nearly unbelievable group and individual bravery. But Jewish Civil War soldiers faced antisemitic tropes, or as the author blunt- ly states: “ignorant, baseless stereotypes” that other soldiers did not encounter. Such antisemitic sentiments were stronger amongst Americans on the home front, manifest- ing in such conclusions that Jews would not fight or that Jews were profiting from the war while not...…
…74 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N ARTS&LIFE BOOKS L ike many genealogists, Eric Willis often follows “trails of breadcrumbs” that lead to elaborate and fascinating stories, uncovering new chapters of family history. The Waterford-based author, historian and publisher, who recently wrote and published the memoir A Black Man’s Existence as a White Jew, released earlier this year, stumbled upon a portion of his family’s story that he neve...…
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…76 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N NAPOLEON, THE MOVIE, NAPOLEON AND THE JEWS & MORE Napoleon, a big budget film about Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1861), opened in the- aters on Nov. 22. Advance publicity says it is “primari- ly” about his rise to power and his relationship with Josephine, his first wife. I imagine the “bookends” of his life will be covered quickly. The first “bookend,” I assume, is his youth on the island of Corsica. The...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 77 CHALLAH BAKE 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, NOV. 24 (FRI.) At Adat Shalom Synagogue. Families will learn how to make and braid vegan challah. Make it fun with add-ins like raisins, sprinkles or chocolate chips. Come around 9 am for coffee and kid play before the program starts. Make challah to take home and challah to contribute to the Chesed Committee for making home deliveries. Info: jlive.app/ events/5662. FOLK M...…
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…8 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N opinion Our Communal Responsibility H ow often have you heard the words, Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh (Talmud Shevuot, 39a), “all of Israel is responsible for each other.” Each of us has an obligation to care for the rest of us. It is an answer to the first question in the Bible, “ Am I my brother’s keeper.” Yes, we are obligated to act as a keeper who is respon- sible for guarding our brothers and ...…
…M arilyn Robinson, 93, of Aventura, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2023. Marilyn was born in Toledo, Ohio. At an early age, she was encouraged to enroll in art class- es at the Toledo Museum of Art to enhance her natural artistic abilities. There she was exposed to classical art. She graduated from Scott High School, class of 1948, majoring in art. Upon graduation, she worked in the art department of a local paper company. She married a...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 81 J N family. It did not take long before she joined and later chaired the Welcoming Committee, became a member of the Viva Girls’ Cheerleading Squad and joined the resident maestro’s choir. Her family, community and Jewish values were paramount to her. Throughout her life, Marilyn was an educator, an advocate and an artist whose paintings depicted the growth and strength of women. Marilyn left treasured mem...…
…82 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N GERALD “JAKE” FARBER, 83, of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 14, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Marsha “Corky” Berniker. He was the loving uncle of Larry (Barbara) Farber, David (Nanci) Farber, Jeffrey Farber, David Berniker and Amitai Berniker. He is also survived by many devoted great-nieces and nephews. Gerald was the dear brother of the late William (the late Audrey) Farber. Interment was held a...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 83 J N youngest of eight children. Happy childhood memories were abruptly cut short by the advent of the Nazi invasion and subsequent atrocities of the Holocaust. She and two siblings were the only survivors of her large family. After the war, she met and married another survivor, David Krasman, and together they emigrated to the United States. Despite their horrific wartime experiences, they created a warm,...…
…84 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 85 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com An Innovator and a Mensch R abbi Dannel I. Schwartz, founder of Temple Shir Shalom, died in a car crash on Oct. 29. It was a stunning tragedy, not only for Shir Shalom, but for the Detroit Jewish community. As Ronelle Grier noted in her fine obituary for Rabbi Schwartz in the JN last week, he ...…
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…10 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N opinion College Presidents Must Speak Up for What’s Right L ike many Jews, I am watching with a mixture of horror and grave concern as college campuses around the United States convulse with anti-Israel demonstrations and, in many cases, overt antisemitism and vocal support for terrorism. More, as a university president, I have been especially dismayed by the failure of college and university ...…
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…12 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N essay Grosfeld 17 Mission-Goers Regroup to Support Local, Global Jewish Communities S ept. 11. Jan. 6. Oct. 7. No American will forget where they were during the first two. No Jewish American will forget where they were during any of the three. For the 20 leaders and participants of Federation’s Grosfeld 17 Mission (Federation’s invitation-only leadership program) that was scheduled to depart for...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 13 J N country. On this trip, I spent more time with Israelis, making it all the more meaningful. I was hosted at one of my friend’s homes for a Shabbat dinner, meeting her family and enjoying Israeli home cooking. The highlight of this trip was when my supervisor arranged for me to meet my Root One friend who I had been talking to for a few months, but never thought I would have the chance to meet. These a...…
…14 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY Solidarity with Israel! Synagogue displays remember the more than 220 hostages held by Hamas. BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER A display at Congregation Beth Ahm ON THE COVER …
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 15 J N continued on page 16 S hocked and dismayed by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, many Jewish Detroiters searched for ways to keep the victims and hostages in the public eye. Steve Ingber, chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, met with members of the Michigan Board of Rabbis a few weeks later. “One thing that is evident is that a growing number of people in our co...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 home, and afterward, too, as they begin the process of healing,” he said. Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills roped off 220 seats in their sanctuary as a start, while the congregation considers other actions, said Rabbi Aaron Bergman. Temple Israel in West Bloomfield covered 220 pews with tallitot. Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield, which is smaller, put tallitot on chairs, each with 10 names ...…
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…18 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 but “decided that the number 220 is almost too large to comprehend, and without names and faces we would not be able to truly embrace the horror of the situation.” He printed the full set of flyers and left them for congregants to place on seats next to them. Those who attended ensured that every flyer was given a seat. At Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Rabbi Robert Gamer displayed photos and th...…
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…20 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY the hostages, in Hebrew and English, so people can have “extra intention in their prayers for them,” said Rabbi Asher Lopatin. The congregation also displayed an Israeli flag and is considering displaying photos of the hostages. Several congregations created other types of visual reminders. Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield placed 220 white folding chairs festooned with blue ribbons ...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY I t was a night of sorrow and deter- mination, grief and unity at the “Community Vigil for the Hostages” organized by Jewish Federation of Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 7. As 1,000 individuals entered Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, each was offered a handout with the name and photograph of one of 242 individuals captured by Hamas terrorists during their attack on Israel on Oct. 7. The condition and location of...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 23 J N Emotional Vigil Her friend Karen Schelberg added, “I wanted to be in communication and connection with others. This is something to bring every- one together.” Gary Torgow, president of Detroit’s Jewish Federation, focused on the importance of Jewish unity during a time of trau- ma. “We are here tonight, gathered as a united Jewish community, to acknowl- edge a moment of profound difficulty, sadness and ...…
…that Jews represent only 2.6% of the American population, but antisemitic acts represent 60% of hate crimes in the U.S. “I do not have the power to remain silent in the face of global digital pogroms,” he said, describing “double standards and demonization” prevalent in today’s public discourse. “This is what hatred looks like. But we have power. This is not the 1930s. Be vocal. Do not be intimi- dated,” he urged the audience. Aya...…
…G et ready for a one- of-a-kind literary experience as Temple Israel presents an evening with author Mitch Albom at 7 p.m. on Nov. 27. Albom is set to introduce his latest book, The Little Liar, offering an evening packed with insights into a tangled web of truth, deception and redemp- tion. This event promises to be an unforgettable and thought-provoking experi- ence. In combating antisemi- tism and prejudice, discuss- ing st...…
…JNS.org T he Detroit Police Department released a suspect late on Nov. 10 it held for 72 hours in con- nection with the Oct. 21 mur- der of Downtown Synagogue leader Samantha Woll. As of JN press time, the police declined to name the suspect. The suspect’s defense team, Allison Kriger and Mark Kriger, confirmed the man’s release to the Detroit News, which reported that the suspect made “an ambiguous statement” to police, citing ...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N J ewish day schools across the country are quickly mobilizing to enroll Israeli children who have been displaced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. As Israeli families resettle in the U.S. — some permanently, some to ride out the crisis — schools like Hillel Day School help ensure young children continue to have an opportunity for education. To date, Hillel Day School has welcomed 25 Israeli students...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 29 J N arrival, the school’s PTO went out to buy backpacks to fill with school supplies. On their first day at school, each Israeli student received a backpack full of headphones, binders, pens, personalized water bottles, notebooks and more. Backpacks are funded by the existing PTO budget and donations from families. “They didn’t have to worry about that when they arrived at school,” Endelman says. LEARN...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-13 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 Solidarity with Israel! Synagogue displays remember the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas. 22 An Emotional Vigil Detroit Jewish community gathers 1,000 strong to support hostages and Israel. 25 An Evening with Mitch Albom Author to discuss his new book The Little Liar at Temple Israel event. 26 Community News Suspe...…
…30 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY F or more than 70 years, American Healthcare Professionals — also known as APF — and Friends for Medicine in Israel have sent North American-based volun- teer healthcare professionals to Israel to support Israelis in times of crisis. Emergency med- icine physician at Ascension Macomb Hospital Robert Kelman, 62, first learned about APF in 2002 soon after the Park Hotel bombing in Israe...…
