…$200 Jan. 18-24, 2024 / 8-14 Shevat 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com The Holocaust Center’s newly renovated permanent exhibition places the emphasis on personal Jewish experiences. See page 12 $200 Feb. 1-7, 2024 / 22-28 Shevat 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Thank God It’s Friday! Chabad’s Friday Boys visit workplaces to spread mitzvot and a word of Torah. See page 10 JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE ...…
…continued from page 9 10 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N 20 24 Year in Review A University of Michigan student is assaulted after he tells attackers that he is Jewish. The attackers are still at-large amid ongoing investigations. Rabbi Ron Symons blessed Rabbi Natalie Shribman and handed her the Torah. Rabbi Natalie Shribman is installed at Temple Koi Ami. She is only the fourth senior rabbi in Koi Ami’s history. The University ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 11 J N continued on page 12 17&23 JANUARY Wayne County Prosecutors hold hearings regarding the suspected murderer of Samantha Woll. After a six-hour preliminary examination, Judge Kenneth King decided there is sufficient evidence to bring suspect Michael Jackson- Bolanos to trial. 17 After a contentious five- hour meeting, the Ann Arbor School Board endorses a milder version of a call for a ceasefire i...…
…12 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 MARCH 20 24 Year in Review continued from page 11 24 MARCH Audience members were warned not to disrupt the Honors Convocation ceremony, yet they did anyway without consequence. University of Michigan’s 101st Honors Convocation is interrupted by Pro-Palestinian/ Anti-Israel protesters. APRIL 07-14 APRIL Bookstock volunteer leaders Judy Robinson, Beverly Phillips, Carol Dmitruk, Susi Schoenberger, Bobb...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 13 continued on page 14 20 APRIL Visitors tour the exhibit “In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street” at the Detroit Historical Museum. Jewish Historical Society of Michigan’s exhibit, In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street, opens at the Detroit Historical Museum. It was displayed until July 14. ZOA-Michigan launches “America Stands with Israel” campaign and places billboar...…
…14 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 20 24 Year in Review continued from page 13 JUNE 03 JUNE The X/Twitter photo that went viral of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with U-M student Nathan Rosenberg. A delegation of U.S. Jewish college students visit Israel’s Knesset to urge it to support the fight against antisemitism on campus. Michigan students are among them. 04 JUNE Nathan Weeden is convicted five years after he ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 15 15 JUNE A crazed gunman opened fire on a splash pad in Rochester Hills. A Jewish family from Shir Tikvah are among those shot and injured. 20 JUNE The Jewish Federation of Detroit announced that its 2024 annual campaign, which ended on May 31, raised a record $36.7 million. 28-30 JUNE B’nai Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield celebrates its 90th birthday. JULY Tomer Shalom El, Tal Raviv, ...…
…16 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 20 24 Year in Review continued from page 15 OCTOBER 01 OCTOBER Beverly Liss JOHN HARDWICK Beverly Liss receives the Fred Butzel Award for Outstanding Community Service, the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s highest honor. 05 OCTOBER Hundreds of antisemitic flyers are left on homes and properties in Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and other Metro Detroit communities. 07 OCTOBER Michigan’s Jewish...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 17 Members of the Michigan Board of Cantors prepare to sing “Acheinu,” a prayer calling for the release of Jewish and other captives taken on Oct. 7. The Michigan Board of Rabbis hold “An Evening of Unity” at Shaarey Zedek on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. More than 4,000 people attend the event. JOHN HARDWICK The headquarters of the Jewish Federation of Detroit on Telegraph Road, Bloo...…
…18 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 20 24 Year in Review continued from page 17 DECEMBER 08 DECEMBER An estimated 100 hostages are still being held by Hamas and other Islamic terrorists in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and other Israeli officials at the Syrian border on Dec. 8, 2024. Bashar al-Assad flees Damascus and goes to Moscow, ending 50 years of al-Assad family dictatorship in Syria. Israeli military ...…
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…Those we’ve lost and remember. Memoriam 2024 IN Arnold “Arnie” Fisher, founder and longtime owner of Willoway Day Camp and a kids’ champion, passed away on Jan. 18 at the age of 93. Sheldon Arthur Goldman, founder of Lubin Schwartz & Goldman (now, LSG Insurance Partners) and local community leader, passed away on Jan. 20 at age 85. Norman Jewison, legendary Hollywood director, although not Jewish, expertly directed the ...…
…Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball history, passed away on March 14 at age 78. William “Bill” Sandy, notable local public relations specialist, trainer, writer and founder of the Bill Sandy Company, passed away on April 23 at the age of 94. APRIL Richard Sherman, Academy Award- winning composer, known for songs for classic children’s movies, passed away on May 25 at the age of 95. MAY Stev...…
…22 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 Dr. Arnold Markowitz, a nationally prominent physician and pioneer in the treatment of AIDS/ HIV and other diseases, passed away on Sept. 25 at the age of 79. Collete Salon Rosner, musician, teacher and longest-serving employee in the history of Temple Beth El, passed away on Sept. 17 at age 93. Yitzhak Yifat, central figure in the most iconic photograph of IDF paratroopers entering Jerusalem ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 23 Dr. Harris Mainster, prominent local physician, communal leader and mentor, who traveled the world to perform surgeries for those in need, passed away on Oct. 10 at age 87. Arthur Frommer, founder of the famous travel guide company, passed away on Nov. 18, at the age of 95. Jeffrey Hale Miro, prominent local real estate lawyer and philanthropist, passed away on Oct. 4 at age 82. Bob Naftaly, l...…
…24 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N T he year 2004 wasn’t an easy year to be a Jewish student on any campus, especially here in Michigan. The year began with “Hundreds call for Intifada, Hail Houthis” at anti-Israel protests at Columbia University in January, enough to make Jews, students (and professors and administrators) wary on campus. There were also pro-Palestinian/ anti-Israeli protesters who directly threatened Jewish students; ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 25 J N FACING PAGE, L TO R: Jewish students hold an #EndJewHatred sign at a student empowerment rally at the U-M in April. Jared Pazner, Kaitlyn Arntson and Carolyn Klausner at Wayne State University representing Students for Israel at FestiFall. ABOVE: U-M students Evan Solomon and Max Burgida, both seniors, hold a sign at solidarity rally for Israel in October. to bring attention to Hamas’ hostages (“Pro-Israel Ra...…
…26 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Three chances to join others in welcoming the light of Chanukah. Menorah Lightings JN STAFF OUR COMMUNITY ART MENORAH Join Chabad of Bingham Farms and Franklin Judaic Art Studio in the heart of Downtown Franklin as they kindle the “Yellow Art Menorah.” This year’s menorah will be created from hundreds of floating frames, each depicting a mitzvah dedicated to the return of the hostages held since Oct. 7. I...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 27 Royal Oak Chanukah Village Walk and Menorah Lighting Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center’s annual menorah lighting and brand-new Chanukah Village experience take place in Downtown Royal Oak (Center St. and 4th by Eagle Plaza) on Dec. 29 from 4-6 p.m. There will be fun for all ages: Ice menorah, donut decorating bar, hot cocoa, latkes, donuts, a Chanukah train ride and the “Grand Gelt Drop” where chocolate ...…
…28 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N T his holiday season, a record-setting 924 peo- ple served by Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit received gifts through the long-run- ning Adopt a Family program. Adopt a Family spreads Chanukah joy and Christmas cheer to Jewish and non-Jewish commu- nity members who utilize support from the nonprofit social services organization. This year, 216 donors and groups committed to purchasing gifts and fulfilli...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 29 J N T he gift of reading is something Carol Blumenstein, her daughter, Alana, and son, Reuben, hope to share with readers of all ages through a special book they published called KidsRead2Kids Presents… Amazing Tales. The book is a “survival guide” for neurodivergent children, teens and their parents to help bring joy and con- fidence to struggling learners. Carol’s son Reuben created the book’s illustrations, ...…
…contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 2024: Year in Review Stories from the 2024 Detroit Jewish News. 20 In Memoriam 2024 Those we’ve lost and remember. 24 2024 Newsmakers of the Year: Michigan Jewish College Students 26 Menorah Lightings Three chances to join others in welcoming the light of Chanukah. 28 JFS Adopt a Family Sees Record Numbers 924 individual...…
…faces&places 30 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N T he Zekelman Holocaust Center (The HC) hosted its 40th Anniversary Benefit Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Huntington Place in Detroit. The evening brought together more than 1,400 attendees, including com- munity leaders, corporate supporters, educators, Holocaust survivors, veterans and other members of the Jewish com- munity. The 40th anniversary attendance marked the largest turnout in d...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 31 J N T here are an estimated 1.4 million family caregivers in Michigan, with one in five adults caring for family members or friends. This population has a tremen- dous need for support as they take on extra responsibilities and physical work caring for loved ones. That’s why Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit’s Family Caregiver Support Program hosted its first Family Caregiver Expo on Sept. 19 in West ...…
…32 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N F ive men were named to the Pillars of Excellence Class of 2024 by the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation and honored at the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet. Jim Berk had a five-decade career as a sports broadcaster in television and radio. Now he’s a senior swim- mer extraordinaire. Michael Fishman is the most dec- orated U.S. basketball player who has competed at the Maccabiah Games...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 33 so many family members, friends and teammates attended the event. I was emotional and truly appreciative of the entire night. The ceremony was emotional for me but also a ton of fun.” Of all the accomplishments on your Pillars of Excellence resume, which are you most proud of? “When I made my first U.S. bas- ketball team (for the Maccabiah Games in Israel), I never imagined that my career on the national team ...…
…34 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N A licia Chandler of Birmingham donated a kidney to a high school friend. They hadn’t seen each other in decades, but when she saw her friend’s post on Facebook, Chandler decided to take action. It was 2018, and she felt in her gut she’d be a match. “You could go in anonymously, and she was posted through Michigan Medicine. You give them the name of the person and they drew a little bit of blood to se...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 35 far somebody has to go to save a life is a decent question,” he notes. “Judaism has plenty to say about it.” Kantor says he’s very invested in encouraging community members to sign themselves up as organ donors on their driver’s licenses, and says as far as being a living donor, he encourages being tested. “It’s not a mitzvah to be a living donor, but it’s a definitely a praiseworthy and commendable act, if...…
…36 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ANTIQUES ABBOTT’S 33700 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Raymond Jenkins (248) 644-8565 Abbottscorp.com We at Abbott’s specialize in helping people with evaluating, purchasing and selling personal property. If an item has collectible or intrinsic value, you can bet that we make a market with it. You might ask how we could be of assistance...…
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…38 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION FRANKEL JEWISH ACADEMY 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 592-5263 frankelja.org Frankel Jewish Academy is a rigorous college preparatory high school pursuing academic excellence and Jewish literacy. We inspire students to think critically, creatively and compassionately; to dedicate themselves to Jewish tradition, peopleho...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 39 VANESSA CARR (586) 567-6666 vanessacarrmusic.com vanessa.carrssp@gmail.com Vanessa offers a first-class entertainment experience, featuring singing, dancing and storytelling. Her expansive repertoire of musical genres and genuine connection to audiences sets her apart from the rest. If you’re looking to take your event to the next level, look no further. Details on website. EYEWEAR DIRECT OPTICAL OPTIQUE ...…
…4 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N PURELY COMMENTARY opinion Egypt’s Military Buildup: A Looming Threat to Israel E gypt, long considered a country maintaining a cold peace with Israel, is raising alarms with its disproportionate military expansion and question- able activities. The lessons of Oct. 7, when over 1,200 Israelis were killed by Hamas, underscore the importance of vigilance. Egypt’s complicity in facilitating Hamas’ weapo...…
…40 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL 26640 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 543-1622 (800) 736-5033 hebrewmemorial.org Entering our second century as your community-owned funeral chapel, we are here for you 24 hours a day. Anyone can acknowledge that your loved one died. We understand that your loved one lived. IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 18325 W. Nine Mile...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 41 KAUFMAN CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SPEECH, LANGUAGE, SENSORY-MOTOR & AUTISM TREATMENT 6625 Daly Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 737-3430 kidspeech.com The Kaufman Children’s Center is an award-winning special-needs clinic that provides speech and language therapy, occupational and sensory integration therapy, social skills instruction and both home and center-based ABA autism programs. We offer bright, fam...…
…42 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS/ NONPROFITS B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL- GREAT LAKES REGION 5600 W. Maple, Suite A100 P.O. Box 250696 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 (248) 646-3100 bnaibrith.org Peter A Perlman-Regional Director pperlman@bnaibrith.org B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 43 KOSHER MEALS ON WHEELS (248) 592-2313 ncjwmi.org National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), in partnership with Jewish Family Services, can deliver meals to your home daily, Monday-Friday. Meals are for those homebound, 60 and older, who are unable to provide for themselves or who have no one to assist them with meal preparation on a temporary or ongoing basis. Meals are packaged and delivered f...…
…44 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PSYCHOLOGY VIEWPOINT PSYCHOLOGY AND WELLNESS 2045 E. W. Maple Road, Suite D405 Commerce Township, MI 48390 7035 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 800 West Bloomfield, MI 48390 Text: (248) 274-4334 Phone: (248) 669-9500 3901 Highland Road – Suite C. Waterford, Michigan 48328 viewpointpw.com help@viewpointpw.com Viewpoint is an outpatient mental hea...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 45 BIG TOMMY’S PARTHENON COMEDY CLUB & BANQUET CENTER 40380 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48375 (248) 615-2102 bigtommys.com Big Tommy’s Parthenon is a family-run business with more than 40 years of service. We strive to provide each guest with an enjoyable experience filled with traditional Greek cuisine and favorite American entrees. BOMBSHELL TREAT BAR 2688 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 629-4121 bombshel...…
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…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 47 deep friendships are formed, passions are pursued, and residents stay active in mind, body and spirit. Rooted in Jewish tradition, JSL enriches the lives of its residents, their families and the wider community through creative programs and supportive services. It’s a place where older adults can embrace life fully, finding joy and security in a nurturing, community-driven environment. People of all faiths ...…
…48 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK 27375 Bell Road Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-5544 csz.info@shaareyzedek.org shaareyzedek.org We are a loving, multi- generational Jewish family in Metro Detroit. Rooted in tradition, yet embracing innovation, we learn, pray, and celebrate life’s moments together, with caring clergy, a rich history and a warm, welcoming sacred space where everyone belongs. TEMPLE BETH EL 7400 T...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 49 J N MAZEL TOV! Montgomery-Goldstein M artin Goldstein and Dr. Maria Isabel Goldstein of Camarillo, Calif., are delight- ed to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Goldstein to Zachary Montgomery, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Wendy Montgomery of Grosse Pointe Farms. Rebecca graduated from the University of Southern California while Zachary is a graduate of Michigan State University. The ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 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...…
…L isten to these words that are among the most fateful and reverberating in all of Jewish history: Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. (Gen. 42:8) The Torah is a deep book. We make a great mistake if we think it can be understood on one superficial level. On the surface, the story is simple. Envious of him, Joseph’s brothers initially planned to kill him. Eventually they sell him into slavery. He is ta...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 51 I Thank, Therefore I Am A Drug Enforcement Administration officer stopped at a ranch in Texas and told the old rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The rancher said, “OK, but don’t go into that field over there.” The officer verbally exploded and said, “See this badge? It means I am entitled to go wherever I wish.” The rancher nodded, apologized and went about his chores. A s...…
…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...…
…54 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE THEATRE W hat better way to kick off the combo Chanukah/ Christmas season this year than by attending A Beautiful Noise at the Fisher Theatre? Hannah Jewel Kohn will certainly be there. Center stage, in fact. And then she’ll head to her parents’ house in Walled Lake for what, undoubtedly, will be an epic holiday soiree for 50 of her fellow cast, crew and orchestra members. Kohn, who grew ...…
