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December 25, 2014 • Page Image 33

…spirituality "I've liked photography since I was a kid. After moving to Fox Run, I began taking pictures around campus, and now we've started a Fox Run photography club." 4 Dealin g With Resentment Parshat Vayigash: Genesis 44:18- 47:27; Ezekiel 37:15-28 T hey say that carrying a resentment against another human being is like allowing them to live in your head rent-free. What a waste of valuable real estate. None of us like having resentm...…

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…spirituality TEMPLE AND SYNAGOGUE LISTINGS SPONSORED BY TEMPLE ISRAEL &Irk "rad www.temple-israel.org Making a difference &irk Israel" Making a difference. Temple Israel imocinE Young Adults (20s-40s) and the Weinberg Family Library invite you to join us for our next Mother 49 Daughter hook Club Thursday, January 15th, 2015 at 6:30 PM Young adult women (20s-40s) and their mothers (aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and friends are welcome...…

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…The Innovation Institute at Henry Ford Hospital Need Minimally Invasive Surgery? Discover St. Joe's Oakland By Jack Weiner, President and CEO St. Joseph Mercy Oakland At St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO), we focus on patient safety and preserving life. With that mandate, our highly skilled physicians and surgeons look for the safest, most respectful way to restore our patients' quality of life. One of these ways is through minimally inva...…

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…• Ask Dr. Vieder LAKES URGENT CARE When your health concerns can't wait. My mom is 82 and living on her own. I know that slip and fall accidents can be more treacherous for seniors. How can I help her stay safe in and out of the house? Millions of adults age 65 and older fall each year. These falls can lead to severe injuries including hip fractures and head trauma. Underlying health conditions, such as the need to take blood thinning med...…

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…arts & entertainment A New Look At King David Rabbi David Wolpe tackles the grace, and the contradictions, of the biblical monarch. Sandee Brawarsky Special to the Jewish News T he young biblical David is cap- tured in Michelangelo's colossal marble Renaissance masterpiece — now standing in the Galleria dell' Accademia in Florence, Italy — in the days before his battle with Goliath. The sculptor expresses his beauty and hints of the boy's...…

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…arts & entertainment One Man, Two Identities Film tells the dramatic story of the French archbishop who became the "Jewish Cardinal." I Naomi Pfefferman Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. I n 1981, when Pope John Paul II named Jean-Marie Lustiger Archbishop of Paris, Lustiger felt conflicted, even burdened: "For me, this nomination was as if, all of a sudden, the crucifix began to wear a yellow star:' Lustiger told a reporter at the time. ...…

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…Derudder, immersed himself in five years' worth of meticulous research on Lustiger; in one telling interview, soon after he became archbishop, the priest insisted that "I was born Jewish and so I remain, even if that is unaccept- able to many. For me, the vocation of Israel is bringing light to the goyim. That is my hope, and I believe that Christianity is the means for achiev- ing it" While the specifics of Lustiger's faith ultimately remaine...…

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…NEW YEAR'S EVE 2015 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING! ,ne/eie *Includes live nmen, t e ntertai dancing, midnight toast and party favors bringing in the New Year 2015* $12ea. APPETIZERS r y/ CALAMARI — hot cherry pepper relish, capers, lemon garlic sauce LELLI"S ARANCINIS — risotto balls, stuffed with reggiano cheese and peas, over marinara ANTIPASTO TRAY — peppercies, olives, beets, havarti cheese, salami and mortadella c ENN Azee/it 0 ...…

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…arts & entertainment >> the best of everything Breakfast At Hudson's Downtown cafe is a popular hangout for brunch and lunch. T he memory of a former Downtown Detroit icon lives on for many as they look across the street on Woodward Avenue and see the area that once housed J.L. Hudson ... It was second only to Macy's in New York as the world's largest department store ... and so recogniz- able with the huge American flag draped over its ma...…

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…life c Iles CREATING THE MAGIC ONE EVENT AT A TIME a r TEDDY BEAR HAD EVERYONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR THE ENTIRE NIGHT. KIND, HELPFUL AND EXTREMELY FUNNY... HE WAS AMAZING! WE CAN'T WRIT TO USE HIM AGAIN. 10BYNGOLD • star trax events ENTERTAINMENT / PRODUCTION / VALET BIRMINGHAM Nov. 5 Emily (Kaufman) and Josh Hunegs of Chicago are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Sadie Rose (Dina Rivka). Excited grandpar- ents are Sue a...…

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…I Ask the Orthodontist Common Basic Orthodontic Questions - Part 1 Ask the Orthodontist At What Age Can People Have Orthodontic Treatment? Gobel 50th F rank and Charlotte Gobel of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of West Bloomfield, were married Dec. 25, 1964. Their whole mishpocha is thrilled to wish them a happy, happy 50th anni- versary. The biological process involved in moving teeth is the same at any age. Children and adults can bot...…

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…obituaries HOWARD N. BAYER, 89, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 20, 2014. He was a member of the Masons, Adat Shalom Synagogue and the American Psychological Association. Mr. Bayer is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Bayer; son, Elihugh Bayer of Maine; daughter and son-in-law, Beth Bayer-Neff and Howard Neff of Orchard Lake; grand- children, Rachel Miller and fiance, Charlie, Leah Bayer, Jacob Bayer, Michelle Neff, Andrew Neff and fiance...…

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…ZALMAN "SOL" LACHMAN, 63, of New Hempstead, N.Y., died Dec. 16, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Zissel Lachman Lachman; chil- dren, Menucha (Yehuda) Bamberger, Rachel (Meir) Dobkin, Pinny Lachman, Tehila Lachman, Max Lachman, Batsheva Lachman and Yitzchok Akiva Lachman; mother, Adeline Lachman; sisters, Janice Lachman, Liz Lachman (Susan Feniger), Carrie Lachman (David Aronow); neph- ews, Adam Lenchner and Daniel Lenchner. Mr. Lachman was t...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 55 ARTHUR M. LEIB, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Miriam "Mickey" Leib; sons and daughter- in-law, Randall and Linda Leib Rosens of Washington and Mark Rosens of Southfield; son-in-law, Gary Fink; grandchil- dren, David Fink and Danielle Fink; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Leonard and Cookie Lachover; niece, Rachel Lachover. Mr. Leib was the cherished father o...…

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…SELMA SCHWARTZ, 83, of Bingham Farms, died Dec. 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Jack Schwartz; Schwartz daughters and sons- in-law, Betsy and Jeff Heuer, Rebecca Snider, Hillary and Mark Bennett, Lara Atkinson, and Dayna and John Stevens; grandchildren, Jeremy and Hilary Heuer, Louis McMaster, Josh and Ally Bennett, Jordan and Abigayl Atkinson, Reid and Simon Heuer; sister-in-law, Barbara Berry; sisters and brothers-in- law, Barbara...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 57 late Morris Shaw. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, to Perfecting Grace Church or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. RICHARD ALFRED SHEINWALD, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Weaverville, N.C. He was born in Boston to Alfred and Sylvia Sheinwald. He worked for the Associated Press Sheinwald...…

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December 18, 2014 • Page Image 1

…PRICE PHARMACY MAPLE PHARMACY 10 OFF 5829 Maple Rd. Ste. 129 • West Bloomfield, MI 48322 purchase of OTC Medications & Vitamins (Btw. Orchard Lake & Farmington Rd.) 248.757.2503 with any new or transferred prescriptions. a $2.00 DEC. 18-24, 2014 / 26 KISLEV -2 TEVET 5775 theJEWISHNEWS.com A JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDIA PUBLICATION » East-Side Silver Anniversary Celebrating the miracle of lights and 25 years in Grosse Pointe. See page ...…

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…WITH A PROGRAM THAT RANKS IN THE TOP 1% NATIONALLY FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is redefining the joint replacement experience. Fellowship trained HENRY FORD WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL joint replacement surgeons are commited to personalized care, research and cutting-edge techniques. This means surgery with better outcomes and fewer complications. Our goal is to return you as quickly as possible to a state o...…

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…frontlines Hooray For Goose Bumps! Roche! Burstyn Special to the Jewish News S ix-year-old Binyamin was once mesmerized by a particularly fat, slithery snake in the rep- tile exhibit at the zoo. I stood next to Binyamin and studied the thing, too. We were both deep in concentration, when I felt a soft flicker on the back of my neck. My resulting scream echoed all over the reptile house — of course, it was packed that day — and everyone sw...…

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…frontlines >> letters How to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to th...…

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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS theJEWISHNEWS.com DETROIT JEWISH NEWS frontlines theJEWISHNEWS.com Arthur M. Horwitz F. Kevin Browett Publisher / Executive Editor Chief Operating Officer kbrowett©renmedia.us ahorwitz@renmedia.us Getting Into The Spirit Jackie Headapohl Managing Editor Keith Farber Sales Director Adat Shalom Synagogue's religious school fifth-graders adopted a family through Jewish Family Service this Chanukah. As a class, th...…

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…N metro >> on the cover Self-sufficiency expert hopes to open his first Free Food Factory in Detroit. Barbara Lewis I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and is considered one of the foremost experts in self-sufficiency. Through his humanitar- ian organization (agua-luna.com) he has provided first- and second-responders aid in Haiti after the earthquake and in many other countries hit by natural disasters by teaching people to make ...…

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…metro Gr V A a JN honors readers' choices for "Best Of" at '70s-themed party. • Welcome to the Iget5t hose walking into the Corner Bar at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on Dec. 2 might have thought they were taking a step back in time at the Jewish News' "Best Of" party. The theme was the 1970s, and leisure suits, bell-bottomed pants and go-go boots could be seen on many attendees enjoying drinks, hors d'oeuvres from the Townsend an...…

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…metro >> mentsh of the month History Of Srmvick. WWII vet and his therapy dog bring cheer and comfort to Southfield seniors. I Alan Muskovitz Contributing Writer nursing homes and senior facilities with their pet ther- apy dogs. Upon his retirement, they joined forces and, for 10 years, they brought happiness to the residents at bile Batman v Superman movie crews have Evergreen, until Anne's death nearly six years ago. been shooting scene...…

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…metro You'll Like This a-Latkt JCC Chanukah events include a Sunday latke buffet and a Tuesday celebration with Russian Jewish Life. Elizabeth Applebaum Special to the Jewish News T he key is the onions. You want a good latke, you've got to have the onions. And then add the eggs, salt and pepper, and as little flour as possible. Fry them and then get them in the oven, making them deliciously crispy on the outside and thoroughly cooked on...…

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…>> on the cover PROVIDE MatzoBall Detroi+ Jewish singles now have their own party on Christmas Eve. Barbara Lewis I Contributing Writer MaztoBall Matches In many of its host cities, the MatzoBall has become an anticipated network- ing and matchmaking event. "The people who go are interested in meeting people Rudnick said. He met his wife, Katya, at a 1997 MatzoBall. Josh Sklar, 34, who grew up in Farmington Hills, and his wife, Paula, 30,...…

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…metro -Side Silver Anniversary Jewish Detroit celebrates the miracle of lights and 25 years in Grosse Pointe. Blessings at the GPJC Jewish Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in November Vivian Henoch Special to the Jewish News T o think it all started with a Chanukah party ... Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Jeffrey and Janet Weingarten were new- comers to Detroit. Coming from Iowa, where Dr. Weingarten had finished his surgical residency, they ...…

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…and rent space and facilities as need- ed to accommodate the calendar of holidays and religious services, events and lifecycle celebrations. The arrangement has become a close working relationship highlight- ed by a yearly joint Thanksgiving service officiated by the clergy of both congregations. "One advantage of not having a building of our own is that many of our get-togethers are held in the homes of our members:' Silverman says. At least ...…

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…metro >> calendar DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LA HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar®thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Much To Do! UPCOMING HEBREW FOR TOTS Bilingual parent-tot playgroup at Oak Park JCC taught by Caryn Acker and Ronit Gil. Hebrew lessons, music, crafts, gym, stories, yoga and kosher ...…

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…NEW YEAR'S EVE 2015 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING! J te4ie/i/ *Includes live Ment, en tertain dancing, midnight party toast and favors bringing in the New Year 2015 * $12ea. APPETIZERS CYt d/e SHRIMP LELLI — lightly breaded, lemon butter garlic sauce SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS —roasted peppers, onions, and tomato gravy CALAMARI — hot cherry pepper relish, capers, lemon garlic sauce LELLI"S ARANCINIS — risotto balls, stuffed with reggiano che...…

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…ALL 'ontrihiltior - TZEDAKAH Year-end giving makes a big difference to our Jewish organizations. Barbara Lewis Contributing Writer I t starts before Thanksgiving. Mailboxes fill up with appeals from nonprofit orga- nizations: Give us your money before Dec. 31. Every charity that's ever gotten hold of your name and mailing address — or your email address — seems to be competing for your hard-earned dollars. Why do they all inundate us at...…

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…Great minds think ahead. Improving health and medicine. Protecting our planet. Fighting cancer. Advancing technology. Enriching education. At the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, we're always thinking ahead. We've developed a promising vaccine to halt the progression of type I (or juvenile) diabetes; pioneered amniocentesis, used today by millions of expectant mothers worldwide; designed a device that enables the severely disabled to...…

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…A BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY: TZEDAKAH Where Scientifir nnova ion ns iration and Jewis The Meaning Of Tzedakah A s many of us are planning our end-of-year giving, we asked some local rabbis to share their views on tzedakah and why it is such an important aspect of Judaism. Come oget er `It is Incumbent Upon Us to Give' "Tzedakah comes from the Hebrew word tzedek, meaning 'justice' and is com- monly misinterpreted as 'charity: Charity is so...…

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