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February 06, 2020 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 21

…ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT ALL SEASONS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD? HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE ALL SEASONS RESIDENT EXPERTS Kindly RSVP by February 17th to 248.237.6948 or by email ASWBDirectorOfSales@beztak.com. Complimentary valet parking provided. Limited seating available. YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN RESIDENTS OF ALL SEASONS FOR LUNCH AND DISCUSSION... FOR THE JOYS OF INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING | ALLSEASONSLIVING.COM Thur...…

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…22 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 The Well Earns Spot on Slingshot’s ‘10 to Watch List’ O n Jan. 29, The Well of Metro Detroit’ s Jewish community-building initiatives gained national attention from Slingshot, an organization that engages young Jewish philanthropists to make positive changes in their community. The Well was selected among a pool of applicants from North America to be featured on Slingshot’ s 2020 “10 to Watch” list, wh...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 23 O n Jan. 28, President Donald Trump announced his long-awaited Middle East peace plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by his side. The Jewish News asked Ron Stockton, a professor of political science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn who teaches classes on the conflict, for some insight into the plan. He said he has little faith the plan will achieve its stated goals. One of your resear...…

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…24 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Jews in the D continued from page 23 idea that they are going to create a Palestinian state is kind of a joke. It’ s not a “Palestinian state, ” but rather a subject entity with all controls designated to the Israelis. The Palestinian state will be severely fragmented. “The Triangle, ” which are a group of Arab towns [located] in Israel, are now going to be transferred to the Palestinians. The Israelis will...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 25 Moments Seth David Cohen, son of Dana and Andrew Cohen, will read from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. He will be joined in celebration by his brother Jonah and proud grandpar- ents Rita and Robert England, and Norman Rosen. Seth is also the loving grandson of the late Sheila and Sidney Cohen. He is a student at Warner Middle School i...…

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…26 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Moments Satovsky-Hersh S ue and Nick Hersh of Orchard Lake are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Nicole Hersh to Matthew Eric Satovsky, son of Steven and Rhonda Satovsky of West Bloomfield. Jessica earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Michigan State University. She con- tinued her studies at Michigan State and earned her master’ s degree in clinical social work ...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 27 T he miracle at the Re(e)d Sea was expressed through song: the song sung by Moses and the children of Israel and the song sung by Miriam with all of the women, amid drumming and dancing. The miracle of the revelation at Sinai was expressed through words: “ And Moses descended to the nation and he said unto them, ‘ And God spoke all these words, saying … ’ ” (Exodus 19:25, 20:1). Song and music enter ...…

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…28 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Camp Young Judaea Midwest director creates Jewish connections for generations. ROBIN ANDERSON SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Camp Guide F rom the moment I set foot on camp, I have been supported by a learning environment that meets me where I am and challenges me to grow, ” says Aaron Levine as he enters the Camp Young Judaea (CYJ) Midwest office for his first day as an assistant director. CYJ Midwest’ s commun...…

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…SESSION 1 June 22 – July 10 SESSION 2 July 13 – July 31 SESSION 3 August 3 – August 21 REGISTRATION OPEN! TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/SHEMESH Register early as space is limited Contact Natalie for questions: 248-661-5750 5725 WALNUT LAKE ROAD, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 | TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG TI FULL PG JN 2/6/20 CAMP.indd 1 1/27/20 11:07 AM …

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…30 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Camp Guide The Farber Farm’s Reach Produce from the farm makes it beyond the dining hall. RACHEL FINE SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS A t Camp Maas of Tamarack Camps, the Farber Farm has been growing and blossoming since opening its barn doors in June 2018. During the farm’ s sec- ond summer of programming, campers had the opportunity to plant, harvest and snack on fresh veggies while learning about sustainable ...…

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…S U M M E R A D V E N T U R E Camp B L O o M f i e l d H i l l s S c H o o L s www.bloomfield.org/summer Bowers Farm campers experience caring for animals and learning about agriculture on our 96 acre farm. Recreation programs include sports, trips to the beach, Campers navigate trails, learn about wildlife, visit the log experience for your child? Add Before and/or After Care options to...…

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…32 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 continued on page 34 listings BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS SUMMER CAMPS 7273 Wing Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 433-0885 www.bloomfield.org/schools/ summer-experiences Mix different summer camp oppor- tunities and spend your summer exploring with us. Bloomfield Hills Schools offers amazing summer adventure opportunities at our farm, nature center and waterfront. CAMP RAMAH IN CANADA 3845 Bathurst S...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 33 (5 minutes from Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills and Commerce) 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week June 15 – September 3, 2020 (11 to 14) (between Lone Pine and Long Lake Roads) Since 1969 AWESOME STAFF & AMAZING ACTIVITIES, THE BEST SUMMER EVER!!! Girls & Boys 5-14 INCENTIVE SAVINGS PROGRAM EXTENDED THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2020 …

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…34 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 continued on page 36 listings camps to keep kids active and having fun the entire summer. Our summer programs provide a wide variety of camp options for kids age 2 through 18. Franklin Athletic Club offers Summer Day Camps, Tennis Camp, Basketball Camp, Specialty Camps and Aquatics camps for kids of all age. HABONIM DROR CAMP TAVOR Summer Address: 59884 Arthur L. Jones Road Three Rivers, MI 49093 Winter Ad...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 35 ADVENTURE • FRIENDSHIP • INDEPENDENCE MEMORIES • CONFIDENCE A camp experience can bring so many rewards. If you want those great moments for your children, but you aren’t quite sure how you can stretch your budget, call or click to see if an interest- free loan from Hebrew Free Loan can help you say yes to your children’s summer plans. NOT SURE THE CAMP OF YOUR CHOICE IS AN AFFORDABLE OPTION? CAN HELP PUT HEBREW ...…

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…36 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 SUMMER IMPRESSIONS DAY CAMP 4150 Middlebelt Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 661-3630 www.summerimpressions.com Looking for an active, non-com- petitive, fun-filled and safe environment with beautiful playgrounds, miniature golf, Ga-Ga courts, tennis and bas- ketball courts, table tennis, two in-ground heated swimming pools, an arcade games room plus more? Come join the fun at Summer Impressions Day Camp, ...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 39 START THINKING ABOUT WATER SPORTS CAMP FOR THIS SUMMER PINE LAKE MARINA Pine Lake Water Sports Academy – West Bloomfield Township, MI – WE SPECIALIZE IN WAKE BOARDING, WAKE SURFING, AND WATER SKI LESSONS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS! • Week-long sessions: either morning or afternoon sessions (2 hours each) or full day sessions (4 hours each) • Daily group or private lessons in wake/surf and ski sports, along with other w...…

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…Arts&Life the oscars 40 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER B reaking gender sound barriers gave former Oak Parker Randy Thomas a showbiz niche. Besides being the first woman to announce the annu- al Academy Awards presentations, she also has been the first woman to anno unce the Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Super Bowl and much more. She also is the first female ann...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 41 TOP: Randy Thomas has added her voice to many award shows. LEFT: Thomas at the 2016 Tony Awards. RIGHT: Thomas at the 2018 Oscars. FACING PAGE TOP: After attending Oakland Community College, Thomas, 18, got her start as a radio DJ at WWWW in Detroit. BOTTOM: Randy Thomas during an Oscars rehearsal in an earlier year. details The 92nd Oscars ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, can be seen at ...…

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…42 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 The Most Complete Oscar Guide for the Tribe NATE BLOOM COLUMNIST T he Academy Awards cer- emony will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, on ABC — with no host again. This is an unusual year in that there are more Jewish nominees than usual in the “marquee” categories (acting, directing) and no Jewish nominees in some less prominent categories (documentaries, short films and ani- mation). Here are the J...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 43 FACING PAGE: A scene from 1917, up for Best Film and Best Director. BOTTOM: Best Actor nominee Joaquin Phoenix in Joker, a Best Film nominee. LEFT: Adam Driver and Lead Actress nominee Scarlett Johansson in Marriage Story. BELOW: A scene from Best Film nominee Jojo Rabbit. Taika Waititi (depicting Hitler) was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. His incredible performance in Joker, a huge box office hi...…

February 06, 2020 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 44

…Arts&Life the oscars 44 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 father is Jewish; his mother, Protestant. Baumbach is secular but identifies as Jewish culturally). A series of mostly well-received movies followed Squid, but in some sense, all the pieces came together in Marriage Story, an acute look at a failing marriage without a false note. Baumbach says details are based on truth but the larger story is not autobiographical . His current partner ...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 45 Aaron Mazor Lic. Real Estate Salesperson 91.696.8772 amazor@compass.com Meet Aaron Mazor. Made in the Motor City , breaking records in the Big Apple. Bespoke Brokerage in the 5 Boroughs 5829 Maple Rd. Ste. 129 West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322 248.757.2503 www.maplepharmacyrx.com FREE DELIVERY MAKE MAPLE PHARMACY… YOUR PHARMACY! OUR MISSION IS TO BRING SERVICE BACK TO PHARMACY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU!...…

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…46 | JANURY 16 • 2019 N athan Freudenthal Leopold Jr. and Richard Albert Loeb were bright yet troubled young Jewish men from prominent Chicago families. On a spring afternoon in 1924, they lured 14-year-old Bobby Franks into their rented car and beat him to death with a chisel. The seemingly motiveless crime captured headlines around the world, as did the trial, where renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow defended the alleged killers. B...…

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…FRIDAY, FEB. 7 IT’ S SHABBAT 5:45 pm, Feb. 7. The community is welcome to join the Shaarey Zedek clergy, the T.G.I.S. Players, and special guest Hazzan Dr. Ramon Tasat for Minchah, a lively musical Kabbalat Shabbat ser- vice and Ma’ ariv. COMEDY ON STAGE 8 pm, Feb. 7. At the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills. Unnecessary Farce runs through Feb. 22. A tale of two inept cops on a mission to trap a town mayor su...…

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…On The Go people | places | events 48 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 continued from page 47 WINTER WARM UP 10 am, Feb. 9. NEXTGen Detroit and JFamily will host a morning of crafts, cocoa, coffee and connecting with other young Jewish families in Metro Detroit at Farber Hebrew Day School. Create a snow globe, mix up a customized cup of coffee or cocoa, pack a snowball at the indoor snow sensory table, taste dried fruits to celebra...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 49 FRANKEL CENTER EVENT 4-5:30 pm, Feb. 11. What Ifs of Jewish History at the Thayer Building, Room 2022, 202 S. Thayer St., Ann Arbor. Gavriel Rosenfeld of Fairfield University in conversation with Devi Mays and Jeff Veidlinger will discuss what if the Jews of Spain had not been expelled in 1492? What if Adolf Hitler had been assassinated in 1939? What if a Jewish state had been established in Ugan...…

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…50 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 W ith its eye-catching murals and hang- ing colored lights, Lao Pot is a decidedly pretti- er Asian food restaurant than others concentrated along John R Road in Madison Heights. The area is noted for offering this healthy style of cuisine at affordable pric- es. Located just south of 14 Mile Road, Lao Pot is unique locally for its concept as a hot pot restau- rant. Hot Pot Chen in Ann Arbor is one of ...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 51 Nosh eats | drinks | sweets February Food Events CURATED BY JN STAFF Saturday, Feb. 8 BRUNCH FEST From 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, Garden Bowl and The Magic Stick, 4140 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. Enjoy brunch tastings from the best spots in Detroit in one spot. Bloody Marys, mimosas, boozy brunch drinks, beer and champagne are on the menu — plus bowling at the country’ s oldest bowling alley and...…

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…52 | FEBRUARY 6  2020 “Let us love your pet while you are away” Pet resort • Daycare Training • Grooming Web Cameras 248-230-PAWS (7297) 2244 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 www.4pawscc.com $65 Service Call Nothing per hour, plus parts. Nothing per hour, plus parts. Serving the metropolitan area for over 40 years! STATE LICENSED #3984 Heating • Air Conditioning • Installation and Repair 248-855-0437 BOB MENDELSON ...…

February 06, 2020 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 53

…HEALTHCARE Facility/ in home care CNA cert. Caregiver since 1996. Grooming, feeding, meds, blood sugar & vitals. Selena 248.747.1083 Caregiver - 24 hr. complete care. Fabulous references,15 years experience. Ready to take care of your loved ones. Josie 313-544-3515. A1A CAREGIVER/COMPANION. Experienced, excellent references. 248-991-4944 Care Giver Mon-Fri. References available, 20+ yrs exp. Call 248-752-1782 Affordable ho...…

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…54 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory Celebrated Artist Gone Too Soon RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER B y the time he started college, Jason Daniel Polan knew he would become a successful artist. At 37, the Michigan native was a valued and prolific contributor to the New York art scene with drawings in the New Yorker, the New York Times and on the cover of a Spider-Man comic book. As an artist, son, broth- er, uncle ...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 55 HOWARD B. ABRAMS, 79, a longtime resident of Huntington Woods, passed away Jan. 27, 2020. Howard was born April 26, 1940, in Chicago to Hyman and Fay Abrams. While he grew up in Chicago, his love for Michigan was solidified when he became a student at the University of Michigan in 1959. After his undergraduate studies, Howard attended University of Chicago Law School. He began his career as an assista...…

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…Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to the Comfort Salon Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. GERALD BRIGHT, 96, of Beverly Hills, died Jan. 25, 2020. During his career, Mr. Bright served as general coun- sel and secretary of Masco Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marcy Bright; sons and daughter-in-law, Russell Bright, Ethan Bright and Susan Guindi; grandchildren, Sam...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 57 Memorial Park, Mission Hills, Calif. Contributions may be made to Valley Village, 20836 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306, valleyvillage.org; or to a charity of one’ s choice. ROGER HONET, 56, of West Bloomfield, died Jan. 24, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lauren Honet; daughters, Emily Honet, Allison Honet and Annabelle Honet; son, Daniel Honet; mother, Diana Honet; brother and sister-in-la...…

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…58 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory continued from page 57 brother and brother-in-law of the late Nathan and the late Helen, the late Max, the late Ann, the late Sylvia and the late Martin, the late Marian and the late Howard, the late Rose. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’ s choice. Interment was held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. MAXWELL LAPIDES, 92, d...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 59 continued on page 60 talk all things Tigers. He also discussed baseball on air as the host of his own radio program and served as a panelist for the Jewish Historical Society in the 2016 program, Old Jews Talking Baseball. He was a close friend of Ernie Harwell. While Max will be greatly remembered for his love of the Tigers, he was also a man of incredibly quick wit, an ardent supporter of Israel, a compas...…

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…60 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory continued from page 59 She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Richard Tolin; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Linda Shear; grandchil- dren, Maximillian (Alyssa) Shear, Peter (Katherine) Shear, Sophia Orbach and Rachel Orbach; great-grandchildren, Clara and Lincoln; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Shear was the beloved wife of t...…

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… FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 | 61 Standout menu continues to bring back customers. 5th Year for 5th Tavern the best of everything Raskin T he recently passed 5th anniversary of the 5th Tavern restaurant marked one of the biggest dreams an eatery can attain. The beginning of 2020 tells the owners and employees what is thrillingly in store for them in the new year. It helps to have so many customers who love it with extreme passion....…

February 06, 2020 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 62

…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | FEBRUARY 6 • 2020 Ben Shiffman, Michigan’s Oldest Spanish-American War V eteran A rthur Horwitz, president of the Detroit Jewish News Foundation, characterizes the historic pages of the Detroit Jewish News and the Detroit Jewish Chronicle in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History ...…

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