…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 23 J N Washington, and imports from France and Italy. The business also partners with grower champagne houses, which are champagnes produced by the same estate that owns the vineyards where the grapes are grown — a rarity in the field. MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE Like the boutique wineries they partner with, The Wine Poor Distribution aims to stand out with its small, family-run feel, white-glove service and strong ...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N T amaroff Auto Group may look different today from its initial 1969 founding by Marvin Tamaroff, the local Jewish auto legend who passed away in 2021, but its core values remain unchanged. “Our grandfather, Marvin, taught us that if you take care of your employees and customers, the rest will come, ” says Tamaroff Auto Group vice presi- dent Jason Tamaroff, who manages the business alongside his cousin...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 25 J N RIDING THE WAVES Established as Tamaroff Buick in 1969 on what was then a quiet stretch of farmland along Telegraph, Tamaroff Auto Group has taken many shapes and forms over its five-plus decades. “My grandfather represented many car brands over the years, but as brands came and went, we’ve maintained our same address, ” Jason Tamaroff says. “He was always out there trying to find the next great brand. ” T...…
…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 $100 GRAND PRIZE and th...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 27 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Giving T uesday B E A P A R T O F T H E S O L U T I O N 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 for...…
…28 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N J ews who experienced antisem- itism give significantly more to charity than those who have not, according to one of the largest surveys of Jewish household giving ever conducted. The survey of American Jewish donations in 2022 found that some three-quarters of American Jewish households gave to charity that year, donating an average of more than $10,000. One-quarter of American Jewish households donate...…
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…contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 The Moment Music Stood Still A compelling memorial to Israel’s tragic Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival comes to Detroit. 12 Let the Jewish Music Play Jewish community works to reinstate Jewish and Israeli music event after postponement due to public pressure. 16 Ninth Annual Chanu-Con! The fun starts Dec. 8 at Congregation Beth Shalom....…
…N early 30% of all annual charitable donations are made in December, according to research conducted by the consultant Nonprofit Source. The timing is driven by both a desire to maximize end-of-year tax deductions and simply seasonal generosity. It may be a uniquely American behavior to support worthy causes during the holidays. Charitable organizations often schedule their annual fundraising campaigns to commence in the fourth ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 31 become a monthly sustainer of an organization at $18 a month or $36 a month, that organization knows that we can count on you. And we do, quite literally. “Monthly commitments allow charities to plan for the future, to do our work better, to do it more sustainably,” she said. “What makes monthly donors so crucial to the work of charities is that no matter how fundraising ebbs and flows, we know that we can d...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N Y ou want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity. Here are some things you can do to learn more about a charity and avoid donating to a scam. FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DONATE TO A CHARITY 1. Search online for the cause you care about — like “hurricane relief” or “homeless kids” — plus phrases like “best charity” or “highly rated charity.” Once you ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 33 Starfish Family Service Our Mission: At Starfish Family Services, we are dedicated to strengthening families by providing comprehensive, high-quality programs and support services that empower families and communities through early childhood education and wellness and behavioral health services for all ages. Our mission is strengthening families to create brighter futures for children. Our vision is a just society...…
…34 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 and ask them, too. Or see if the infor- mation is on the charity’s website. What else does the charity spend money on? Some fundraising can be very expensive, leaving the char- ity with little money to spend on its programs. Are you raising money for a charity or a Political Action Committee (PAC)? Not every call seeking a donation is from a chari- ty. Some calls might be from a PAC where donations are not ded...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 35 34901 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 500 Southfield, MI 4807 www.orchards.org Dr. Nicole Lawson, Ph.D. President and CEO Top Leadership Orchards Children’s Services What’s New? Founded in 1962 by the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section as a single residential group home for seven boys with emotional impairments, Orchards Children’s Services now serves over 8,500 children across Michigan. Orchar...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 Don’t pay with wire transfers or gift cards. If someone asks you to donate by wiring money through companies like Western Union and MoneyGram, or buying gift cards and sending them the codes, don’t do it. Scammers ask you to pay that way because these payment methods are hard to track. It’s safest to donate by credit card or check — after you’ve done some research on the charity. If you’re donating online, ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 37 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT The William Davidson DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF JEWISH DETROIT HISTORY OUR COMMUNITY , OUR DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT The William Davidson DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF JEWISH DETROIT HISTORY The Detroit Jewish News Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organ zation. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY., STE. ...…
…38 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N NOSH EATS | DRINKS | SWEETS L ittle Latke potato latke crisps are the first shelf-stable crunchy snack inspired by a tra- ditional potato latke. The innovative snack is the diameter of a cracker but is densely packed with potato and onion goodness. Each resealable pouch contains 12 crisps, which is four servings. Little Latke is OK kosher-certified, gluten-free and vegan. The product is newly available for...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 39 J N research project,” she said. She emphasized the impor- tance of rolling with the punches and having thick skin. She credits doing research and talking to other founders with helping her to get this far, and she has found the consum- er-packaged goods community to be really welcoming. Little Latke is currently available online and will soon be in stores around Chicago. Blue is promoting the product through po...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 4 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N opinion How America Benefits from its Security Partnership with Israel A nyone who has spent time on a playground knows it is good to have friends when bullies come along. That also holds true in international relations. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly cooperating to undermine the United States and its interests. Unfortunately, despite our large economy and power...…
…40 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 PHOTOS: NICOLE LUPI/JEWISH SENIOR LIFE faces&places J ewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit celebrated the first day of fall on Sunday, Sept. 22, with fun- filled Family Fall Festivals for residents and family members at its six commu- nities in West Bloomfield and Oak Park. The action-packed events were planned by the life enrichment directors at each building. “Our amazing staff always outdoes themsel...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 41 J N A msterdam police are investigating a series of antisemitic assaults on Thursday, Nov. 7, against Israeli soccer fans, which resulted in five moderate injuries and about 20 to 30 minor ones, in the Dutch capital. The violence occurred after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, a Dutch team. The five injured people were treated in the hospital and discharged. Witnesses described about 100 m...…
…42 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N F rom introducing themselves to each other just before their first game to gold medal winners. That’s the amazing story of the multi-delegation 16U girls soccer team coached by West Bloomfield resident Alex Vinter that won a gold medal at the JCC Maccabi Games hosted by Detroit this summer. Players from Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans, New York and New Jersey were on the 12-member team. Their journey t...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 43 Results and Roster Here are the results of the Detroit 16U girls soccer team’s games at the JCC Maccabi Games. The 16U girls soccer competition was held at Founders Sports Park in Farmington Hills: • July 29: Detroit 6, Atlanta 0. • July 29: Philadelphia 5, Detroit 3. • July 30: Detroit 5, Coast to Coast 1. • July 30: Toronto 10, Detroit 5. • July 31: Semifinal: Detroit 3, Toronto 2 (OT). • Aug. 1: Championship: D...…
…44 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 T here is a mystery at the heart of the biblical story of Abraham, and it has immense implications for our understanding of Judaism. Who was Abraham and why was he chosen? The answer is far from obvious. Nowhere is he described, as was Noah, as “a righteous man, perfect in his generations” (Gen. 6:9). We have no portrait of him, like the young Moses, physically intervening in conflicts as a protest aga...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 45 his son: Then God said: “Take your son, your only son, the one whom you love — Isaac — and go to the land of Moriah. There, offer him up as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, the one that I will show you.” Gen. 22:2 How can this make sense? It is hard enough to understand God commanding these things of any- one. How much more so given that God chose Abraham specifically to become a role model of the pa...…
…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...…
…48 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N F or months on the campaign trail, Donald Trump has said he wants the war in Gaza to end — even reportedly setting a timeline for Israel to finish its campaign against Hamas in the Palestinian territory by his inauguration. He also warned at the Republican convention that if Hamas does not release its hostages before Jan. 20, it will pay “a very big price.” But with Trump’s landslide victory and possi...…
…Post-Election Speculation NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 49 J N the president-elect has offered few details about his vision for ending the conflict in the Middle East. It’s also unclear whether an end to the war in Trump’s view would constitute one for what is left of Hamas. The terror group, which remains nominally in charge of Gaza despite having been decapitated and routed by Israeli forces, has so far been unequivocal that it will not a...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 5 J N A Division of Law Bulletin Media – est. 1854 A lawyer CANNOT buy the distinction of Leading or Emerging Lawyer. The distinction was earned by being among those lawyers most often recommended by their peers. For a full description of our research process, a complete list of all Leading or Emerging Lawyers, and to view profiles of the lawyers listed on this page, go to www.LeadingLawyers.com These LEADING LAWYERS...…
…ARTS&LIFE BOOK REVIEW I n 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee, 70-year-old Suzie Lazarov was busy cleaning out the accumu- lated stuff in her home as she pre- pared to move. Her husband brought boxes down from storage in the attic, including one white box with the mysterious message: “Important papers do not throw away!” That box contained memorabilia from her Uncle David: his diary, more than 60 of his letters (each five to 10 pages long)...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 51 J N value.” Certainly, Jews who prayed, recited prayers for an eventual return to Zion. That does not necessar- ily include the practical goals of mass immigration to the land, or of establishing an independent nation there. The Jews of Hebron had more modest goals. Mizrahi Jews had long lived there peacefully among their Arab neighbors; Ashkenazi Jews had come to escape pogroms in Eastern Europe, and to cont...…
…52 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N I t’s been 50 years since Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo took to the stage and began touring their performances. Appearances have reached from New York to across the United States and into international locales. The professional dancers, with a comical mix, feature about 12 men costumed as ballerinas, and they are returning to Detroit Nov. 23-24 to entertain audiences at the Detroit Opera House...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 53 J N University of Judaism in Los Angeles. An important teacher was the late Benjamin Zemach, who spent his retirement years in Israel, a Trocks performance locale where the encore dance has been the hora. In the upcoming Trocks performances, the guest conductor leading the Detroit Opera Orchestra also has Jewish heritage. Beatrice Affron, longtime conductor for Philadelphia Ballet, is Sephardic on her mother’...…
…54 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE WEEKLY RECIPE I f you’re searching for a go-to brownie recipe, this one’s a must-try! Rich, fudgy and easy enough for even beginner bakers, these brownies are as delicious as they are versatile. Top them with anything you like — chopped nuts, sprinkles or even a drizzle of caramel — to make each batch uniquely yours. Grab your ingredients and get ready to bake a sweet masterpiece! Ingre...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 55 CARRYOUT AVAILABLE 12-5 KIDS MENU AND APPETIZERS AVAILABLE 40380 Grand River Ave, Novi www.bigtommys.com • 248.615.2102 THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO $20 PER PERSON Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Yams, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, House Salad, Pumpkin Pie or Rice Pudding. All orders must be in by Tuesday, November 26th FAMILY MEALS TO GO 4 PEOPLE $70 6 PEOPLE $100 CARVING STATION Ham • Fresh Turkey PASTITSIO GRA...…
…56 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N CROSS, A THRILLER; PALTROW AND CHALAMET IN JEWISH BIOPIC Cross is an original, eight- episode crime thriller series that premieres on Netflix on Nov. 14. The title references Alex Cross, the main character in 30 best- selling novels written by James Patterson. Three Alex Cross feature films have been made since 1997. Aldis Hodge plays Cross, an African American police detective. Cross has a Ph.D. in for...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 57 J N ‘MOON MAN WALK’ NOV. 15-DEC. 1 The Inspired Acting Company will stage Moon Man Walk, a magical story about love, family and the secrets we keep; it is by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames. The play tells the story of a young man who is navigating life after the sudden death of his mother. The Inspired Acting Company is at 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake. Performances are Friday and Sa...…
…58 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Jewish Definitions List the two words in each set of photos that are anagrams of one another. Torahfied (n.) Inability to remember one’s lines when called to read from the Torah at one’s bar or bat mitzvah or from the Haggadah at Passover. Matzilation (v.) Smashing a piece of matzah to bits while trying to butter it. Hebort (v.) To forget all the Hebrew one ever learned immediately after one’...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 59 KID VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT NOV. 20 (WED.) Middle Schoolers Friendship Circle Volunteer Day, 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Come after school to hang out with the kids who participate in Friendship Circle’s weekly programming. You’ll be paired with a student who is similar in age or interests. The two time slots are 4:30-5:15 pm and 5:30-6:45 pm. Sign up to volunteer: tinyurl.com/ FriendCircleVolunteer. ...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 14 • 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: ...…
…60 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 H ey, everybody! It’s me, Benny! I’m a 3-month-old male Chihuahua mix, weighing in at 4.8 pounds. I’m not new anymore and have shown my true self, so it’s time for an update. I still go by Benny Boo and Benny Bear, but you can name me whatever you want. I’m a high-energy, super playful pup who also loves to chill and snuggle with my foster parents. I have never met a cat, and my foster family doesn’t hav...…
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…62 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 The Bulletin Board community bulletin board professional services For information regarding classified advertising, please call 248-351-5116 or 248-234-9057 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.com. To view more local classifieds, visit www.thejewishnews.com/classifieds Cita Angels Home Care Please call 1 -866-542-6435 Caregiver Services 24 hr. care. We assist in cooking, cleaning, bathing/grooming, doctor...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 63 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY D r. Sheldon D. Stern was a gifted eye surgeon, a beloved teacher and generous mentor, a talented artist and discerning collec- tor and, above all, a devoted husband to his late wife, Jessie, and a loving patriarch to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dr. Stern, known as “Shelly” to his family and friends, passed away on Oct. 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Shelly ...…
…64 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY R obert (Bob) Naftaly was known throughout the Southeast Michigan region as a supreme fixer and consummate strategist who devoted his time and energy to both the Jewish community and the Southeast Michigan community at large. Naftaly, who died Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 86, was a connector who truly loved people and brought them together, said Rabbi Joseph H. Krakoff, CEO of...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 65 J N continued on page 66 PHILIP MARVIN LEVI ELKUS, 98, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Nov. 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Jean Elkus and the late Irene Elkus. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Louie and Michele Elkus, Steve and Gail Elkus, and Ron Elkus; Jean’s children, Dr. Barry and Carole Bakst, and Marci and Scott Weiss; grandchildren, Rebecca and Judah Ferst, Brad Elkus, Sarah Elk...…
…66 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N and Sandy Kronenberg of West Bloomfield, Marla and Jeff Kaminsky of Germantown, Ind., Julie and Scott Kamen of Novi; grandchildren, Ashley Kronenberg, Brianna Kronenberg, Riley Kaminsky, Eitan Kaminsky, Shaina Kamen, Matthew Kamen; cousin, Seymour Garsoff; sister-in-law, Margaret Falick; caregiver, Todd Bass. Yale was the caring brother of the late Howard Falick; loving son of the late Milton and the l...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 67 J N We believe that every Jew has a portion in the world to come. Trust us to prepare your loved one for that journey. Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Robert H. Naftaly 1938-2024 On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…68 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N Interment was held at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CYNTHIA LOIS PERNICK, 87, passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, in Boynton Beach, Fla. Cindy was born on March 23, 1937, in Queens, New York, to Samuel and Beatrice Jaffe. Cindy loved to learn and teach (spending 30 years teaching second grade in Southfield), travel th...…
