…views My Story for openers Water Woes T he discovery of gold near San Francisco in 1848 sparked the “Great California Gold Rush,” drawing thousands of prospective gold miners in search of fortune. The water main break last week on 14 Mile Road sparked the “Great Oakland County Water Rush,” draw- ing desperate folks to the Meijer I was at in search of bot- Alan Muskovitz tled water to flush their toilets with. Where were you and what were ...…
…views commentary Adult Education Should Be Judaism’s No. 1 Priority A engage their children in rigorous intellec- t this precarious moment for tual and spiritual Judaism is because they ensuring a vibrant Jewish future, themselves aren’t being engaged in their there are many priorities for sus- own Jewish journeys. Meaningful Jewish taining Jewish life. But among the many experiences for adults have a fine efforts to ensure a sense of prof...…
…All for you. It’s why we come to work each morning. It’s why we put patient safety first. It’s why when a county water main broke at 5:45 p.m. a week ago Monday, our team sprang into action. Moving patients, implementing safety protocols, and modifying appointments and procedures. We’d like to thank our employees and our Oakland County community partners for once again giving their all for patient safety. Whatever the emergency, we’r...…
…CALL FOR NOMINATIONS views guest column My First Sukkot I 25th Annual Celebration Jewish Senior Life’s Eight Over Eighty recognizes eight distinguished leaders in our community, all over the age of 80, who have demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World. FOR NOMINATION FORMS www.jslmi.org/events/eight-over-eighty or contact Beth Tryon at 248-592-5026 TTY #711 Btryon@jslmi.org Nominat...…
…Join us for a Teen Mission InFoRmAtIoNaL MeEtInG WEdNeSdAy, nOVeMbEr 8 • 7pM 4H_4-PZOLY-LKLYH[PVU)\PSKPUN;LSLNYHWO9VHK)SVVTÄLSK/PSSZ40 Questions? Contact Jackie Yashinsky Applications available at 2017 - 2018 Grades 9 - 12 Eligible teenmissiondetroit.org 248-952-9030 / jyashinsky@teenmissiondetroit.org Kristen Gross Chair jn November 2 • 2017 9 …
…jews d on the cover in the Puttin’ On The Schvitz Multigenerational trio works to restore a Detroit bathhouse to its former glory. JUSTIN WEDES SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY ABOVE: Alan Havis, one of The Schvitz co-owners, shows the rocks that pro- duce steam at The Schvitz. He holds a bundle of oak leaves traditionally used to hit bathers to stimulate circulation. RIGHT: This historic photo shows the outside of th...…
…IN MEMORIAM HAROLD GOTTLIEB z''l 1930 - 2017 GRACIOUS HUMBLE GENEROUS The memories will endure. The music will intensify. The meaning will live on. With love, prayers and gratitude to Sarah and the entire Gottlieb family, From your Temple Israel family Grantors of The Stephen Gottlieb Memorial Concert Fund which also supports two cantorial chairs and the entire Temple Israel music program. TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG | 248.661.5700 | WEST BLO...…
…jews d in the continued from page 10 “It felt like the medicine my mind and body had been needing for years.” — PADDY LYNCH CLOCKWISE: The original tiles in the bath were restored. A new, outdoor patio was added. Joe Nagle of Detroit enjoys the pool. ABOVE: The renovated locker room. tionally, even physically,” he said. “Mistakes from the past, relationship regrets, my time in Haiti, my sobriety, my life burying the dead; it was all com-...…
…PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MELTZER FAMILY FOR PHYSICIANS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Bathers at The Schvitz enjoy a meal and camaraderie in this historic photo. financial reasons.”) Jessie Nigl, a partner in The Schvitz restoration project, is a former gen- eral manager at Selden Standard, the upscale midtown Detroit eatery. She envisions her role as one of infusing the club with high-caliber hospital- ity and an array of wellness services. She’...…
…jews d in the RUTHAN BRODSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Delivering Hope Sky Foundation spreads awareness of pancreatic cancer. SYMPTOMS Pancreatic cancer is often called the “silent cancer” because the early symptoms are painless and seldom associated with the cancer. • Depression and sad mood • Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes, dark urine) • Rapid and unexplained significant weight loss • Significant pain in the upper abdomen that often radiates to...…
…Temple Israel invites you to join us for an evening with Jessica Fishman JOIN SISTERHOOD FOR Fashion Fun & Games FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON RAFFLE BOUTIQUES November 8th G I R LS N I G H T OU T November 14th BOUTIQUES 10 AM - 3:30 PM Shopping open to public No entry fee Our volunteers are eager to help as you shop our amazing selection of gift items and Judaica. New merchandise arriving daily to enhance and enrich your holidays and special ...…
…jews d PHOTOS BY JULIE EDGAR in the A Chorus Of Women’s Voices Women’s Convention in Detroit included a strong Jewish presence. JULIE EDGAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER R TOP LEFT-RIGHT: Carole Caplan of Ann Arbor, Diane Orley of Bloomfield Hills and Robyn Canvasser of West Bloomfield. Joan Roth. Miriam Halprin and Nina Robb of Bloomfield Township. ABOVE: The Cobo Center atrium. obyn Canvasser spent three days eagerly soaking up the advice and ...…
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…jews d in the Water Justice BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER DJJ panels looks at the effects of water shutoffs on local health. ABOVE: Members of Detroit Jews for Justice at World Water Day in Lansing last March. 20 November 2 • 2017 I magine you’ve fallen behind on your water bill and the city has shut off the water to your home. You can’t wash your hands after using the toilet or changing your baby’s diaper. You can’t bathe your ch...…
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…NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Dr. Michael Feldman, a Henry Ford West Bloomfield physician, will be located at the practice of Dr. Seth Mindell, Dr. Tammi Cooper, Dr. Steve Feldman and Dr. David Rosman, who are on staff at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. These physicians specialize in Internal Medicine with the goal of preventing and managing chronic diseases. Call 248-855-0407 to schedule an appointment. Michael J. Feldman, M.D. Internal...…
…jews d in the An Evening With Friends Inconvenient — But Manageable Jewish institutions take Oakland County boil water advisory in stride. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER F areas of the United States as well as residents in Flint, who endured poisoned water supplies for nearly two years. Across the region, schools and buildings closed on Tuesday when it was unsure if there would be any water supply at all and to also prepare their s...…
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…ANDREA STINSON OLIVER jews d in the Dr. Muzammil Ahmed, chair of the Michigan Muslim Community Council; Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Co-Chairs Farooq Kathwari and Stanley Bergman; and JCRC/ AJC Detroit President Alicia Chandler Advocacy Effort Leaders of national Muslim-Jewish council stop in Detroit to engage the community. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER S tanley Bergman, the Jewish CEO of Henry Schein, a lead- ing supplier for ...…
…We have an announcement ! National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section, is spreading its wings across the state and becoming National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan. We invite women from across the state to join our efforts as we advocate on behalf of women, children, and families. To learn more about our organization visit www.NCJWGDS.org Don’t miss Fall Focus 2017 where we will launch our new name and logo. Be a part of hi...…
…jews d PHOTOS BY JERRY ZOLYNSKY in the Getting Together Discussion Group has been building community for 15 years. ABOVE: Irving Ginsberg of Farmington Hills discusses American covert operations. RIGHT: Morry Silverman of Bloomfield Hills and Leonard Zucker of West Bloomfield have a conversation. 28 November 2 • 2017 MAYA GOLDMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS W hen Nison Sabin was nearing the end of his medical career 16 years ago, he f...…
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…jews d in the continued from page 28 Temple Beth El Hosts Gulliver’s Troubles Allen Menuck, Sy Lynovitz and Allan Rein, all of West Bloomfield, have a friendly discussion. Group meetings are centered around hearing a featured speaker, followed by a question-and-answer session, but Sabin said the real draw of the group is its social scene. Many of the group’s members attended Central High School or Mumford High School in Detroit. They belo...…
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…jews d in the Boutique of Bangles, Baubles and Beads Fall Literacy Workshop “How Playing and Learning Relates to a Child’s Growth and Development” is the subject of the Detroit Jewish Coalition for Literacy’s (DJCL) fall workshop for literacy tutors on Friday, Nov. 10, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Hills. Designed to provide hands- on tools for new and vet- eran volunteers, the workshop will fe...…
…Let The Music Play ASSISTED LIVING I MEMORY CARE Davidson Foundation gives $15 million to the DSO. T J. Gerson, a member of the William Davidson family, the William Davidson Foundation Executive Committee and the DSO Board of Directors. “We want this world-class orchestra — this com- munity jewel — to enrich audiences in our region and across the globe for generations to come. The DSO’s exem- plary leadership, musical artistry and unmatche...…
…jews d & in the faces of Doreen and David Hermelin” also celebrated the art collection she and David began curating early in their marriage. The sold-out event drew close to 200 people who heard stories from Doreen about the history of their home and viewed their art collection, guided by JHSM docents who told more about the pieces. The Oct. 19 event also offered some stories about Hermelin family history. • To view a video of the Jewish ...…
…faces & places Last Sukkot, The Well secured generous gifts from a number of donors to purchase six sukkahs, aiming to lend them to young adults/young families who had never built their own. In exchange, hosts agreed to invest in the roof, decorations and host at least one larger-scale gather- ing during the holiday. This year, the six sukkahs were lent out to a new group of hosts, liv- ing in West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Walled Lake, ...…
…jews d & in the faces places Jewish Ferndale celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 17 with art, live music and food. Jewish Ferndale, launched by Rabbi Herschel Finman, is a new community gathering place that features Shabbat dinners, vegan pop-up dinners, Torah classes, an organic garden, art studio, women’s programs, concerts, counseling, book club, holiday celebrations and more. When Finman was asked why bringing Jewish programming to F...…
…spirit torah portion A Complicated Relationship A lthough Moses is often con- sidered our consummate leader, I would argue that Abraham had the greater impact on the world. He changed the course of human history in last week’s Torah portion, when he became the first human being to understand God’s eternal and undivided nature. And this week, he Abraham here reflects the provides us with a blueprint very real struggles that we for our own r...…
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…Temple Shir Shalom Brotherhood presents a Community Business Expo moments continued from page 43 Polinsky 100th R Saturday, November 11 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM G ƃ H 4C ! s e z i r Door P Free to the & Open Public ! at The Corners 2075 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Greenleaf-Sitron H Over 50 vendors exhibiting! Join us and learn more about Home Security, Legal services, Financial services, Insurance, Banking, Health & Fitness, ...…
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…arts&life exhibit Art Of Containment A local collector of ceramic vessels donates pieces to the FIA — where a portion is now on display. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER A LEFT: William Kidd, Crusty Vessel, 2003, earthenware. TOP: Brett Freund, Gem Pot, 2015, porcelain. details “The Art of Containment: Vessels from the Sidney Swidler Collection” will be on view through March 18 at the Flint Institute of Arts. $5-$7 Sundays-Frida...…
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…on the go people | places | events friday, nov. 3 CLASSICAL CONCERT 7:30 pm, Nov. 3. Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings present a “Nightnotes” series concert. At Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham. Advance: $25 adult/$20 senior/$10 student; $7 more in each category at door. RSVP: detroitchamberwinds.org or 248-559-2095. SCHOLAR IN OAK PARK 9-11 pm, Nov. 3. Rabbi Hayyim Angel, instructor at Yeshiva University and author/ed...…
…on the go continued from page 51 LUNCHTIME LEARNING 11:45 am, Nov. 7 & 14. Rabbi Rachel Shere leads series, “Torah in the Twilight Zone.” At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Bring optional pareve lunch; drinks and dessert are provided. RSVP requested: Sheila, slederman@adatshalom.org or 248- 851-5100, ext. 246. offers several caregiver support groups each month. This Alzheimer’s Association daytime group is for family caregive...…
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