…4 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY essay I Declined the Pilecki Prize to Support Brave Polish Historians Under Threat I n the past few weeks, I had the rare opportunity to pub- licly register my opposition to the Polish government’s efforts to revise and control the narrative of the Holocaust. It was a small gesture that will not change the situation but may offer some succor to activists, aca- demics and other people in...…
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…6 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY H ow is it that what should be a Jewish cause par excellence has been reduced to a parochial story of seemingly marginal interest to the Israeli public? Some back- ground. In 2013, Israel declared that it had fulfilled its historic mis- sion of bringing the entirety of Ethiopian Jewry to Israel. In ret- rospect, it turns out that that declaration referred only to those whose Jewish line...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 7 The Hadas and Dennis Bernard Family Centennial Gift Reflects a Lifetime of Leadership and Commitment “Tzedakah is Judaism’s gift to the world. When we repair the world, we are identifying as Jews and as supporters of humanity.” These words reflect the profound Jewish values that guide the lives of Hadas and Dennis Bernard, two of our community’s most committed individuals. Hadas, born in Israel and raised in Detr...…
…8 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY In the meantime, those praying for an airlift to Israel are facing an increasingly vol- atile security situation as the civil war raging in the country closes in on them, while, of course, also contending daily with abject poverty and serious health issues, exacerbated by the COVID-19 economic fallout. So why the delay? Clearly there are those in positions of power who do not want them her...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 10 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 opinion Why Is Iran Returning to the Negotiating Table? A fter several months of uncertainty and delay, Iran has announced its return in November to talks in Vienna regarding a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. The question is, why? This is an uncondi- tional return, contrary to the position previ- ously expressed by Iran, which demanded an easing of sanctions as a precondition to re...…
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…CHANUKAH T he Detroit Jewish News received so many beautiful and creative submissions for our cover art contest that it was hard to choose a winner. However, Emily Miller’s submission did stand out, not only because it’s beautifully drawn (which it is!) but because of the feeling of family and warmth her drawing evoked. That’s what holidays are about — family — and we think she illustrated that sentiment so well. We’re glad to have it ...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 13 Third Place: Isabella Moses, 9 Huntington Woods Third Place: Isabella Moses, 9 Huntington Woods Honorable Mention: Leah Gottfried, 8 Southfield First Place: Joshua Rodner, 9 Bloomfield Hills First Place: Joshua Rodner, 9 Bloomfield Hills Second Place: Sophie Gottlib, 9 Southfield Ages 6-9: First Place: Zoey Love Hill, 10 Beverly Hills Ages 10-12: Third Place: Asher Brode, 12 Bloomfield Hills Third Place: Ashe...…
…14 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 CHANUKAH T he story of Chanukah goes back thousands of years to when the Greek Empire dominated the world scene. It is a story of a mighty kingdom trying to impose its culture and values on a tiny and peaceful nation, which clung fiercely to the beliefs and religion that they had adhered to for centu- ries. To accomplish their goal, the Greeks resorted to cruel oppression and tyran- nical practices...…
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…CHANUKAH A s we continue to think of new and creative ways to lead more sus- tainable lives, even our annual Chanukah celebrations can be transformed into greener, Earth-friendly practices. This year, there are numer- ous steps you can take to have a healthy and sustainable Chanukah with loved ones. Here are nine ways to have a green Chanukah without skimping on traditions. 1. TRANSFORM YOUR LATKES Typically served with sour cr...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 17 4. GIFT FAIR-TRADE CHOC- OLATE Unlike traditional chocolate, fair-trade chocolate is a choc- olate made with cacao beans that comes from farmers who are guaranteed a fair price for their crop. With chocolate gelt being one of the most endearing Chanukah traditions, especially for kids, consider gifting fair- trade chocolate instead for a sweet yet sustainable choice. “We recommend Chocolove, Dagoba, Equal Ex...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 17 4. GIFT FAIR-TRADE CHOC- OLATE Unlike traditional chocolate, fair-trade chocolate is a choc- olate made with cacao beans that comes from farmers who are guaranteed a fair price for their crop. With chocolate gelt being one of the most endearing Chanukah traditions, especially for kids, consider gifting fair- trade chocolate instead for a sweet yet sustainable choice. “We recommend Chocolove, Dagoba, Equal Ex...…
…SHARING THE CHANUKAH STORY My kids are in a public school where there aren’t many Jewish families. From the time my oldest was in kindergarten, teachers have asked us to come in and talk about Chanukah. So, every year, I come to the school with dreidels and gelt to tell the story of Chanukah and the rituals behind it. The Chanukah before the pandemic, we hosted one of the Shinshinim (a Jewish Agency for Israel program that sends ...…
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…I f you think it’s time-con- suming to order, purchase, prepare, cook, slice and serve your Thanksgiving turkey, imagine how Henry ‘Hank’ Fleischer feels after spending 508 hours over the course of four months to create his! Albeit, Fleischer’s turkey was made of file folders with no need for an oven or refriger- ation, but the artist did create it in his kitchen. Unlike the Thanksgiving bird, gone after a few days, Fleischer’s cr...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 21 continued on page 22 MATH PLUS ART EQUALS A WIN Fleischer says the process to get to where he is now was one of trial and error, and took much time and patience — and math. “I used my trigonometry and geometry skills to see where to make the folds, ” he said. “It took lots of empirical work until I realized what I was doing. ” He begins each piece by out- lining the forms he draws on the file folders, scores...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 and his wife Judy Freedman of Bedford Hills, NY, to the show. “I’ve had lots of time to marvel at my dad’s sculptures and they still amaze me, ” Bruce Fleischer said. “He’s always been my model of patience and perseverance. Combine those with curiosity, a good nature and humility, and see the creative results. He loves sharing his enjoyment of the process, turning file folders, trigonometry and lots of glue...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY M ore than two years after open- ing the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy, Rabbi Menachem and Chana Caytak have taken the next step: signing a lease for a Jewish community cen- ter, a central place in the area where Jews can congregate and celebrate their Judaism. The move signifies a permanent location for the Chabad Jewish Center of Troy after it operated out of multiple locations for the past two years. The Caytak’s mot...…
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…A fter more than two years of production, Shoah Ambassadors, the Holocaust documentary film directed and produced by Keith Famie, premiered at a community showing Nov. 11 at the Novi Emagine Theatre. The film is a new take on telling the Holocaust story, focused on educating youth about the horrors and atroc- ities of the genocide through ambassadors Curtis Bates and Hailey Callahan, who tell the story through their own unique a...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 work come to life. I’m happy it touched people more than anything,” Bates said. “It’s definitely a very over- whelming feeling, in a good way,” Callahan added. “It’s a lot to take in, but I’m just still very honored to be a part of it, especially seeing how huge it all is now. I hope it reaches a lot of people.” For Famie, after almost two and a half years of working on the project and seeing the pre- miere...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 29 It’s not too late to save a life in Israel this year. For more than 90 years, American donors have provided vehicles, training, and supplies to Israel’s national paramedic and Red Cross service, equipping them to treat the sick and injured under the most difficult circumstances and to save lives. In fact, this past year Magen David Adom’s 30,000 EMTs and paramedics have been on the front lines in the fight agai...…
…OUR COMMUNITY 30 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 I n a political email sent to Birmingham residents prior to the Nov. 2 election, some say Commissioner Clinton Baller went too far with his words, bringing out antisemitic themes. Now, the Anti-Defamation League, or ADL, has sent a complaint to Birmingham officials asking for Baller to issue a retraction and public apology. The international group, which works to stop the defamation of Jewi...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 31 ZOA Gala to Honor Local Leaders ZOA-Michigan is delighted to announce its honorees for the 2021 Virtual Gala. They will be part of a national lineup of honorees and speakers that will include Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. ZOA-Michigan Region is proud to present awards of merit to distinguished community members at this year’s ZOA Annual Gala. We w...…
…OUR COMMUNITY M artial arts can help teach youth how to defend themselves against bullying. They improve self-esteem, learn discipline and build physical strength, among other traits, while practicing the sport in a safe and supportive environment. “I love to see the brand of confidence that it gives somebody, ” says Matt Sikora, owner and founder of West Bloomfield’s True Martial Arts, which offers regular anti-bully- ing progr...…
…enough confidence to simply use their voices. Using their voice is part of an “anti-bullying pledge” that True Martial Arts encourages stu- dents to take as an effort to pre- vent and reduce bullying. The pledge includes promising not to display bullying behaviors, while also making a commit- ment to stand up if it happens to others. CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO As part of the international organization Martial Artists Against Bullyi...…
…OUR COMMUNITY W hen the Allen family reached out to upscale consignment shop Le Shoppe Too with a handful of pictures of furniture pieces that were purchased in the 1950s, neither the Allens nor the partners of the Keego Harbor-based business knew the rarity of one particular item in their possession. Sitting at the home of 98-year-old Franklin resident Nancy Allen was a first-edition Eames Storage Unit, which her late husband, Mau...…
…in fact, a first-edition Eames creation. Through Le Shoppe Auction House, a branch of Le Shoppe Too that appraises and sells pieces that people bring to them, Slobin and her colleagues set aside a reserve of $15,000 to begin auctioning the Eames Storage Unit. “Right away, it started bid- ding up and bidding up, ” Slobin recalls. “We knew this was really special, really rare and needed to go to the right home. ” Rather than sending ...…
…H undreds of cross country runners competed earlier this month in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state meet at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. None did what Merrick Michaelson did. The Frankel Jewish Academy junior from Farmington Hills ran the challenging MIS course all by himself Friday, Nov. 5, one day before the actual meet Saturday, Nov. 6, because FJA student-athletes can’t compete on Shabbat....…
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…PHOTOS COURTESY OF KADIMA Kadima Fundraiser a Rooftop Success More than 150 friends and supporters of Kadima’s arts program, Creative Expressions, gathered on Sept. 19 for the annual Frame of Mind Arts Benefit and Showcase on the rooftop of the Detroit Opera House. The event combined fine, literary and performing arts. A gallery-like art display featured member paintings, drawings, photography and literary works, including a co...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 39 H avdalah cannot begin until the three brightest stars in the sky can be seen, ” said Rabbi Brent Gutmann as he kicked off Temple Kol Ami’s Astronomy Havdalah. “Can any of you see three stars yet?” Yes, three “stars” could indeed be seen in the fading twilight, but they were actually the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. “Good enough!” declared Rabbi Gutmann and, with that, Havdalah began. Kol Ami members ...…
…40 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 MAZEL TOV! Harwood-Zamanigian J effrey and Debbie Harwood of Oak Park are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Erin Lindsay to Drew Garen, son of Dr. Gary and Maryann Zamanigian of Bloomfield Hills. Erin earned her bachelor of science in psychology from Wayne State University and is working as a law clerk for a bankruptcy law firm in Southfield. Drew earned his bachelor of arts in soci...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 41 SPIRIT The Vacuum H ave you ever known that feeling of gloomy emptiness? A sense that there is nothing good in your life and, therefore, everything is terrible? In this week’s Torah portion, we read the tragic story of Yosef sold into slavery by his brothers. Before selling him to passing merchants, the brothers had thrown him into a pit at the side of the road. Regarding this pit, the verse says, “The pi...…
…O ne of the great unheralded heroes of the Holocaust was Rabbi Avraham Grodzinsky, the spiritual leader of the Kovno ghetto. Until the outbreak of the war, he had been the Rosh Yeshiva of the famed Slabodka Yeshiva and was one of the leading sages of his generation. He had entered the yeshiva at the age of 17, and, under the tutelage of the legendary Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the “Alter of Slabodka,” devoted himself to both int...…
…NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 | 43 and his brothers — to try and do something about the situation. What began simply as an act of defiance became a miraculous military defeat of the mighty Greek army, allowing the Jewish people to reclaim the land, reclaim the Torah and reclaim the Holy Temple. More than 2,000 years later, in the depths of the Holocaust, Rabbi Grodzinksy drew on the Maccabees’ example, recruiting 10 righteous men of his own t...…
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…46 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 ARTS&LIFE EXHIBIT The Music of Sound B ernie Krause developed an interest in music while growing up in northwest Detroit, and he pur- sued that interest through a stel- lar career as instrumentalist and sound designer. In the 1960s, Krause per- formed with many celebrated artists, including Van Morrison, The Doors and The Weavers. With music partner Paul Beaver, he introduced the Moog synthe- sizer to the po...…
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…continued from page 46 48 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 western Alaska visited by mil- lions of birds that migrate each spring to that biome from as far away as South Africa and New Zealand, a journey over vast expanses of land and water that covers 56,000 miles round trip. “Bernie Krause’s work teaches us that each animal species pos- sesses its own acoustic animal signature that, like a musical instrument in an orchestra, positions itself...…
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…52 | NOVEMBER 25 • 2021 A TOUR OF L.A. IN 1973, LARSON’S KOSHER- STYLE BIO, MORE Licorice Pizza (opens Nov. 26) is a coming-of-age film directed and written by the “quirky” Paul Thomas Anderson. Anderson is a big fan of the popular band “Haim” (three real-life Jewish sisters) and he cast Alana Haim, 29, in her first acting role. The movie takes place in the early 1970s and touches on a lot of iconic ’70s moments, especially tho...…
