…jews d on the cover in the Class of 2018 Young professionals making a difference in the Detroit Jewish community. T his year, more than 90 names of young pro- fessionals making an impact in the local community were submitted for Th e Well & JN’s 36 Under 36. Th e nominees were sent to a panel of impartial volunteer judges who had the diffi cult task of choosing only 36 names from the list of impres- sive nominees. Here they are, in alphab...…
…jews d in the board of The Well. In 2015, Sam pitched her fitness con- cept on Spike TV’s Sweat Inc., hosted by Jillian Michaels. Sam and Karen plan to bring Fuse45 to hometowns across America and beyond. Sam received her B.B.A. from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2010. She resides in Birmingham with her hus- band, Jeffrey, who is also an integral part of Fuse45. They are expecting their first child this month. cont...…
…jews d in the continued from page 20 munity efforts. He has a passion for traveling as well as anything car or motorcycle related. Merrick is a devoted husband of two years, and he hopes the future will hopefully bestow the honor of raising chil- dren practicing in the Jewish faith. ALYSSA GORENBERG Alyssa Gorenberg, 24, of Royal Oak is a rare transplant from Chicago. Raised in the Reform move- ment, she dis- covered her passion for the Je...…
…Congratulations! high school programming and infor- mal adventures, Jen has crafted an innovative, dynamic, engaging pro- gram for Temple Israel’s youth. As a fellow in the CLI (Clergy Leadership Incubator), she is current- ly focusing on supporting and encour- aging “outside the box” thinking as it relates to synagogues, and alternative models of Jewish spiritual community and organizational transformation. ANDREW LANDAU Andrew Landau, 32, ...…
…jews d in the continued from page 23 with children to demonstrations for children’s holiday projects. Prior to moving back to Michigan, she was a pre-kindergarten teacher at Aleph Bet Preschool through the Chabad of Phoenix, Ariz. The desire to contribute to the revitalization of Metro Detroit as a “mompreneur” is one of her greatest accomplishments, thus far. She believes it truly takes a village to raise a child and one key factor of this...…
…36 Under 36 The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is exceptionally proud of our lay and professional leaders. Ilana Block ILANA BLOCK NEXTGen Detroit President Amy Brody ANDREW LUCKOFF NEXTGen Detroit Board Member ARIELLA RAVIV NEXTGen Detroit Board Member ERIN STIEBEL NEXTGen Detroit Board Member Andrew Luckoff AMY BRODY Alyssa Gorenberg Associate Director Affinities ALYSSA GORENBERG NEXTGen Detroit Associate HY SAFR...…
…jews d in the continued from page 24 partner Bryan Lubaway have nurtured their own staff of 13 and signed up 53 franchise owners in less than three years. With $3.5 million in gross revenue in 2017, their hard work and perseverance made them the fastest-growing Jan-Pro out of 165 markets across the globe. Jan-Pro is the top choice for commercial janitorial cleaning services because of its dedication to quality products, thorough training, u...…
…Congratulations Jared Rothberger! You may be 36 under 36, but you’re #1 to us. After all the crazy business ideas, proud is an understatement. Keep on kicking tush! We love you so much, with sugar on top! Lisa, Milo and Levi Rothberger Jared Rothberger So proud of our daddy, son and son-in-law on being one of the 36 under 36 We love you, Milo Rothberger, Levi Rothberger, Mom/Bubbie Risha Ring and Papa Ken Korotkin …
…Congratulations! LINDSEY FOX-WAGNER Mazel Tov on receiving such a wonderful honor. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Your Loving Family, Mom and Dad, Hallie, Ryan, Sloane and Brooke, Jordan and Nathan, Jodi, Paul and Kemper, Grandma Irene CONGRATULATIONS Aaron Appel for this well-deserved recognition. Brilliant Detroit is happy to have you on our team! Brilliant Detroit creating kid success neighborhoods pure barre...…
…Adam Kessler Jewish News 36 Under 36 We congratulate Adam Kessler on being named to the Jewish News 36 Under 36! We applaud your ambition, hard work and leadership to our team, your clients and the community. SOUTHFIELD • DETROIT • ANN ARBOR • NAPLES www.jaffelaw.com Temple Israel congratulates Rabbi Jen Lader for being recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s esteemed 36 under 36! With pride and love, we say Kol Hakavod to: 'N ; /5 36...…
…jews d in the continued from page 28 PURIM EXTRAVAGANZA IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, AND IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE SIDNEY KATZMAN MEMORIAL PURIM FUND. February 28, 2018 Purim Afterglow for Adults Win an Amazon Echo! Call the Purim Hotline at 248.357.5544 ext. 46 and leave your details no later than Wednesday, February 21, 2018 to be entered. Winner will be announced during the Megillah reading. Must be present to win. 30 Fe...…
…L’C yim y a h Isr ael Mission Lecture Series Monday, February 12 12 - 1:30 pm at Temple Israel Author Alexandra Silber will discuss After Anatevka, a sweeping historical novel that imagines what happens to the characters of Fiddler on the Roof after the curtain falls. A love story for the ages set against a backdrop of some of the greatest violence in European history, After Anatevka is a stunning conclusion to a tale that has gripped aud...…
…too jews d in the here’s to Upscale Consignment & Auction House ICONIC 20 th CENTURY FURNITURE, FINE-ART, HOME DECOR & LIGHTING At Visit Us ÀHOG XWK 7KH6R VP6KRZ QL 0RGHU $SULO Mark Teicher won and was presented with the 2017 Michael Franck Award at the State Bar of Michigan annual meeting. The award is given annually to an attorney who has made an outstanding contribution to the improve- ment of the profession. Teicher served his 28 y...…
…Madeleine (Madge) Berman (z’l) The Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit and The Berman Center for the Performing Arts mourn the loss of a true community champion. We will be forever grateful for her vision and the support of her family as we celebrate her memory with every performance. THANK YOU J EWISH C OMMUNITY C ENTER OF M ETROPOLITAN D ETROIT Richard A. Zussman Brian D. Siegel T HE B OARD AND S TAFF OF THE JCC & J ewish Commun...…
…jews d in the Change Your Smile, Change Your Life! here's to continued from page 32 Schiffer Samuel A. Schiffer has been named partner at Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss P.C., a leading Michigan business law firm. He joined Jaffe as an associate in the firm’s dis- tinguished Real Estate Practice Group in March 2012. He has a national real estate practice with a concentration on acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing of commercial, r...…
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…jews d in the Step By Step Conservative movement works to be more inclusive to interfaith couples. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER N ot much has changed locally since United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism (USCJ) in March 2017 passed a ruling allowing non-Jewish spouses to become members of its congre- gations. This is mainly because a large enough demographic of interfaith families joining the area’s Conservative synagogues simpl...…
…Our Sunday Drive Super Sunday is February 11th. Once a year, hundreds of volunteers gather at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building to make calls to our community. Why? Because the funds we raise on Super Sunday are critical to those in need throughout Jewish Detroit. And the dollars you pledge help us fulfill our mission of keeping our community healthy and vibrant. That’s where you come in. Make a difference to someone in need: a seni...…
…N o t a b l e t o q u a l i f y y o u r p r o s p e c t s ? Wednesday March 28 th from 8:30am to 10:30am jews d in the Are your people faced with these common sales issues? “There is a disconnect between Jewish institutional leaders and the populations they are trying to engage and bring into their buildings.” Too trusting of prospect excuses U Chasing prospects who may never buy U Not asking enough of the right questions U Jodi Brombe...…
…1967-2018 jn S:13 MOCAD mourns the loss of our Co-founder and Visionary Julie Reyes Taubman. We are forever grateful for her leadership, kindness, passion and friendship. February 8 • 2018 39 …
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…Opera in Concert Bubble Schmeisis Thursday, March 22 // 7:30 pm Friday, March 23 // 7 pm & 9 pm Saturday, March 24 // 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday, March 25 // 2 pm & 6 pm The Schvitz 8295 Oakland Street (Detroit) Written and performed by Nick Cassenbaum Directed by Danny Braverman The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Welcome to the steam baths! Writer and street performer Nick Cassenbaum, along with his klezmer musicians, invite you into the warmth of ...…
…jews d in the JN Gets A New Social Media Editor Celebrating the 2018 Honorees Harriet Berg Barbara Goodman, PhD Robert Lask Ellen Magar Edith Maniker Alvin M. Saperstein, PhD Dr. Manuel Sklar George Stern SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Luncheon and Reunion of Past Honorees 11:30am Dietary Laws Observed The Jewish News recently wel- comed a new staff member, Hannah Levine, social media and digital editor. A lifelong Metro Detroiter, Hannah gre...…
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…DESIGNS IN DECORATOR WOOD & LAMINATES, LTD. nosh Go Nuts For No Nuts Eddie G’s bakes cookies for everybody. ALLISON JACOBS CONTRIBUTING WRITER J It Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune… Only Look Like It! Complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as furniture design and installations including granite, wood and other materials. Lois Haron Allied Member ASID 248.851.6989 2152700 Make Your Valentine’s Reservations Today Extraordina...…
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…Learn about senior living at Fox Run. n osh Kruse & Muer I was pumped when Kruse & Muer on Woodward opened dining last year in Royal Oak. Anyone familiar with Detroit dining around history knows the Kruse and Muer name and its deserved the d reputation for serving wonderful seafood. Request your FREE brochure from the premier retirement community in Novi. Get the facts about our vibrant lifestyle, stylish apartment homes, expert health ca...…
…PAIN RELIEF SHOULD NEVER RESULT IN ADDICTION If you are currently taking prescription opioids for your pain, you already know about the serious side effects associated with taking them. The digestive issues, the loss of mental focus, and the dependency that they cause. This is how regular, everyday people become addicts. Pain Free Life Centers offers a proven alternative that helps people manage their pain with our exclusive High-dose Lase...…
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…moments special moments Matchmaker, Matchmaker MATT WEINER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Q : H How ow did d id you y ou o u decide d ec ecid idee to id t o make m ak ake k e your y ur adult life yo in Metro Detroit? JF: After going to Central Michigan University, teaching English for a year in Ashdod, Israel, and coming back to school here, Metro Detroit feels like home to me. My family, friends and so many people are here. I think it’s impo...…
…February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Schedule your complimentary orthodontic exam today! Ask the Orthodontist APRIL 19, 2017 Kalish Benjamin and Sara Kalish of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabelle Harley. Welcoming her with love are proud big sister Parker Ruby, grandparents Charles and Dharlene Norris of West Bloomfield, Mimi and Jay Kalish of Farmington Hills, and great-grandmoth...…
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…A EVENT The 10th Anniversary! Tuesday, March 6, 2018 6 p.m. at the Troy Marriott Just two minutes from Somerset Collection! H O NO RARY CH AIR & KEYNOTE SP EAKER An inspiring night out to support JVS services for women, featuring Camille Walker Banks’ trade secrets, networking, glamour and exciting raffle prizes, including a special raffle for a $4,000 gift certificate to Somerset Collection! P R E SE N TIN G S P O N S O R P L ATIN U M S P ...…
…2018 Mid-Wint er Specials at Steven Lelli ’s On The Gree n VEAL MARSALA, VEAL PARMIGIANA, or VEAL PICATA COME ENJOY A HUGE 1 LB. BOWL OF PASTA served with potato, vegetable and garlic bread basket Spaghetti, Penne, or Lasagna, and your choice of Bolognese or Marinara Sauce, with garlic bread basket 14.99 $ CHOP STEAK SPECIAL served with 12 oz chop steak , carmelized onions, Aus jus sauce with potatoes, vegetables, and garlic bread bas...…
…PHOTO BY KATA VERMES/TNT arts&life tv “I don’t feel compelled to only play Jewish characters, but there’s something very rewarding about it.” G etting Connected — MATTHEW SHEAR GERRI MILLER JEWISH JOURNAL OF GREATER L.A. T Actor Matthew Shear’s Jewish roots help him relate to his role in PHOTO BY KATA VERMES/TNT The Alienist. Matthew Shear TOP: Douglas Smith (left) and Matthew Shear as Jewish fraternal twins on The Alienist. de...…
…arts&life fashion Rebel Yell We want more, more, more from local fashion line Rebel Soul. REISA SHANAMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER BRETT MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER D eep in most of our closets exists a dusty pile of worn out and well-loved tatters of cloth- ing from bygone chapters in in our life — concert T-shirts and college sweats we simply can’t bring ourselves to get rid of, even though we can hardly remember the last time we put them on. “...…
…tine’s alen K BREAD V s i Th OME BREA SEE WHAT C ND US A ITA WITH MAMA R UP G OKIN ! O C IS IAL SPEC If you didn’t make it out for the busy weekend, join us for Wine Down Wednesday 1/2 OFF WINES WITH PURCHASE OF 2 FULL DINNERS DINING ROOM ONLY. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR COUPONS. she says. Before launching Rebel laughs, “I obviously wash everything Soul, Stybel was illustrating canvas extremely well. sneakers, like Converse and...…
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…arts&life at home PHOTO BY RESTORATION HARDWARE (RH.COM) A Perfect Pairing Inspired by Feb. 14, we are adding sophistication to our crush on blush with nuggets of gold. LYNNE KONSTANTIN ARTS & LIFE EDITOR ABOVE: Flourishes of pale pink are lifted with subtle specks of gold. The elegantly carved legs and apron of a classic Louis XV silhouette gets the glam treatment with dusty rose faux fur: SOPHIE KASHMIR FAUX FUR BENCH ($374). Rhteen.co...…
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…on the go thursday, feb. 8 editor's picks OLYMPICS AT BAR NIGHT 7-10 pm, Feb. 8. NEXTGen Detroit invites young adults to watch kick- off of the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Socialize, get 10 percent off drinks or win them and participate in the Minute-to-Win-It Olympics. At the Morrie, 511 S. Main, Royal Oak. RSVP: “Bar Night at the Morrie” on Facebook. friday, feb. 9 Lynne Konstantin Arts & Life Editor OLD-TIME RADIO 7:30 pm, Feb. 9. A...…
…on the go continued from page 65 ‘MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS’ 9:30 am, Feb. 11. Rabbi Aaron Bergman leads sessions intended to help adults find their internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can make them happier. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: 248-851-5100. DETROIT SPORTS 10 am, Feb. 11. Temple Brotherhood hosts Mike “Stoney” Stone of Sports Radio 97.1, the Ticket. He will offer his insights on the Detroit spor...…
…STAR DELI HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM 7-8:30 pm, Feb. 15. “Human Trafficking Awareness: How Vulnerable are Your Children and Grandchildren.” Det. Autumn Ceci of Southfield Police Dept. and psy- chologist Tracey Stulberg will address the issue for National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan. At NCJW office, 26400 Lahser, Suite 306, Southfield. Free; includes dessert and coffee. RSVP by Feb. 12: 248-355-3300, ext. 0. HEALTHY FOOD COUPONING 7-8:30...…
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