…42 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 J N WILD COMEDY RIDE, ELVIS’ QUEEN, FOOTBALL STUFF Drive-Away Girls is a mad- cap “road” comedy that opens in theaters on Feb. 23. Here is the capsule plot: Sukie (Beanie Feldstein), a police officer and the lesbian girlfriend of Jamie (Margaret Qualley), catches Jamie in bed with another woman. Soon after, Jamie invites herself on a road trip with her friend Marian. Marian reluctantly agrees to stop at...…
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…48 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY D ina Brodsky, 95, of Franklin, died Feb. 10, 2024. She was born and grew up in Chicago. She met the love of her life, Herman, at Mendelson’s Resort in South Haven on July 4, 1949. After dancing to “Some Enchanted Evening” they dated long distance, got engaged New Year’s Eve 1949 and were married March 19, 1950. They were married for 54 years. Dina’s husband and child...…
…FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 | 49 J N BARBARA SUE GUTMAN, 79, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Farmington Hills, died Feb. 11, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Stephen Gutman; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Debra Gutman, and Michael and Robyn Gutman; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Millie Minkow; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Mark and Lorene Gutman; sister- in-law, Mary Minkow; many loving niece...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 50 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 J N Anthony Dziuba; brother-in- law and sisters-in-law, Yale and Anna Levin, Doris Levin; loving nieces, nephews, cous- ins and friends. Paul was the beloved hus- band of the late Lorraine Kales; dear brother and broth- er-in-law of the late Ethel and the late Phillip Nolish, the late Karen Block, the late Harold Levin. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Ne...…
…FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 | 51 J N MIKE “MISCHA ” NEM, 88, of Southfield, a chemical engineer, died Jan. 29, 2024. He is survived by his grandchil- dren, Max and Anya Khutoryan, Joshua Grossman, Alexandra and Yehezkel Aharonov; daughter-in-law, Alisa Grossman; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Genadi and Inna Bilvon. Mike was the beloved hus- band of the late Maya Nem; loving father of the late Vitaly Grossman. Contributions may be...…
…52 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY Interment was at Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Contributions may be made to American Technion Society, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1515, Chicago, Illinois 60602; U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, D.C. 20024; or to a charity of one’s choice. STEPHEN DENNIS ROGERS, 85, of Birmingham, died Feb. 7, 2024. ...…
…FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 | 53 OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at sman...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 54 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 J N The Fab Four A long with the football game, this year’s Super Bowl LVIII featured the hugely popular singer/dancer Usher. Supported by a cast of hundreds, he centered a massive spectacle. As indicated by his performance, watched by more than 100 million Americans, Usher has reached a level of ...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 | 7 J N There is no cost to the stu- dents and each faculty member — most of whom are already involved with the Coalition — is working voluntarily. We intend to tackle difficult issues, including Israel-related questions, and encourage frank dialogues and open minds. A key objective of the Academy is to ...…
…8 | FEBRUARY 22 • 2024 J N PURELY COMMENTARY essay Celebrating My Son’s Birthday in Israel — Just Before the Gaza War Began M om, I decided I want to celebrate my 40th birthday in Israel, at the Hatzar,” our second child, Oren, informed us. The Hatzar is the courtyard of my husband, Mickey’s, family home. It’s been the Goldenberg family home in Ramat Gan, Israel, since 1934. Mickey’s family immigrated to Palestine from Egy...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 10 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N continued from page 8 enough — unpack various donation boxes, sort the contents and then move them to a dedicated spot. As a clueless Canadian navigating my own way, when I arrived, I walked into the main part of the building and stumbled upon a memorial for the victims of the Nova Festival on the main floor. Day 4: After following up on some WhatsApp farming volunteer group posts, ...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 12 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N column From One Country at War to Another I n a country beset with war, its men subject to being drafted and deployed into active service, with many other sleep- deprived citizens who have remained behind coping with warning sirens that may sound at any hour, and with jobs disappearing and incomes reduced because of the war. Paulina Rabin Mikhailovna and Olga Sherbak made don...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY 14 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N continued from page 12 Ukraine is expected to increase this year to 160, from 120, Rabbi Gritsevskaya said; despite the war, normal Jewish activities continue. “We are trying to lead a Jewish life.” As the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches, as the war grinds on, as a military stalemate is likely to continue this winter, as the number of soldiers killed in battle in...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 15 LINDA HILLER NOVAK 248.408.7811 LINDA@NOVAKRETEAM.COM FRANK NOVAK 248.563.7217 FRANK@NOVAKRETEAM.COM Congratulations to the 36 remarkable professionals making an impact in our community! …
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…18 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 ABIGAIL EPSTEIN Abigail Epstein, a native of West Bloomfield, takes pride in being a member of the Detroit Jewish community, finding a sense of fortune in the unique and vibrant community that has helped shape her identity today. Her formative years were enriched by summers at Camp Tamarack, a mission to Israel and involvement in BBYO, laying the foundation for a lifelong connection to Judaism. This de...…
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…20 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 Leader of first and second grade, she works with teachers to create curriculum integration between general studies and Judaic studies. Jessica believes that the success of Hillel students will ensure a bright future full of young Jewish leaders for the Metro Detroit community. A native Torontonian, Jessica moved to the Detroit area six years ago and knew that becoming involved in Jewish organizations wou...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 21 MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV Rina Hennes Sabes for being honored as one of this year’s for being honored as one of this year’s 36 UNDER 36 36 UNDER 36 Jewish Family Service is thrilled for you to receive this honor recognizing your work as a clinical therapist in our community. Your focus on postpartum support has made a tremendous impact and helped so many. Thank you for all you do. May you go from strength to strengt...…
…22 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 with an email campaign that largely contributed to the passage of IHRA in Georgia. Adar, who holds dual citizenship in Israel, enjoys a relaxing trip to the movies and embracing his foodie side by scouting for new restaurant experiences. DEREK WOLFE Derek Wolfe is a third-year psychiatry resident at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. At work, he spends his days (and sometimes nights) caring for his patie...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 23 teacher at Hillel Day School, where she has worked since 2021, teaching Tanach and Jewish living to fifth and sixth graders. She loves teaching middle schoolers far more than she enjoyed being a middle schooler herself and is driven by the desire to bring a love of Jewish text and a strong sense of Jewish identity to the next generation. Jenna has lived in the area since 2019 with her Southfield-native ...…
…24 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 her lifelong dream is to find decent kosher Mexican food. She enjoys trivia or game nights with her husband at local bars and visiting local hands-on museums and libraries with her kids. She was a competitive ice skater when growing up. DAVID LOWENSTEIN A native of New York City, David arrived in Michigan nearly five years ago to work as an extension educator with Michigan State University Extension....…
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…26 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 are gentle on the body and improve mental and physical well being. NATALIE DUBOIS Natalie DuBois is a native Detroiter and has been an active member of the Jewish community from a young age, participating in her temple youth group and NFTY-MI, through adulthood where she became involved with the Young Adult Division of Partners Detroit (which is where she met her husband!). Natalie is a clinical s...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 27 MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV Natalie DuBois for being honored as one of this year’s for being honored as one of this year’s 36 UNDER 36 36 UNDER 36 Jewish Family Service celebrates you in receiving this well-deserved honor. Thank you for making a difference every day in the lives of those facing crisis. Your dedication ensures our community’s basic needs are being met. May you go from strength to strength. Jewish Famil...…
…28 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 New Jersey and Texas, Shmuli’s story is one of passion and purpose. Shmuli received Semicha (rabbinic ordination) in 2018. He and his wife, Nechama, spent three years as part of the Jewish community in Dallas before moving to Detroit in 2018, where they are raising five adorable children. It was in Dallas that he began to work in young professional outreach and ran the local Partners in Torah program. I...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 29 Walter. She likes attending JFamily events with her family and watching her daughter grow in the Jewish community. Megan also enjoys trying new restaurants, playing fantasy football and taking walks in her neighborhood. ERIN GOODE Erin Goode is a pediatric hematologist/ oncologist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she is honored to be treating children with cancer throughout Metro Detroit. S...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-14 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 16 36 Under Thirty-Six Meet this year’s cohort of young professionals making an impact on Detroit’s Jewish community. 36 How We Met ‘At Bubby’s Condo’ 37 Searching for the Greatest Generation! 38 A Tournament Like No Other Farber Hebrew Day School holds sixth annual Tanzman Tournament. 40 ‘America’s No. 1 Mos...…
…30 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 tie up his laces and run while listening to a Torah class. MOLLY MOSS Molly Moss is an attorney at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. She is in the Commercial Litigation and Paytech and Payment Systems practice groups. Molly provides strategic insight on business litigation and electronic payment, contract, trade secrets and real estate dispute matters to ensure the most favorable and efficient outcome ...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 31 2013. Jacob is now the chief advancement officer at JARC in Bloomfield Hills, a nonprofit organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities in the home of their choice. Throughout his time at JARC, Jacob jumped into various roles to support the changing needs of the organization, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is currently pursuing his MBA at Walsh College. Jacob also serv...…
…32 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 teachers. Additionally, Brittany is an active member of the Vaad Yisrael, a committee at Hillel focused on the integration of Israel education. She helps develop and align Israel education learning targets from ECC to eighth grade. Brittany was honored to welcome Israeli students into her classroom in October. Providing them with a happy and safe learning environment and seeing all of the students conne...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 33 volunteering. Since then, she has maintained her advocacy for Israel and the Jewish community on campus, proudly participating in the March for Israel in DC as a representative of both her native Detroit and the University of Michigan in November. In December, Atara was a distinguished speaker at the JNF Global Conference in Denver, addressing an audience of over 2,000 people on the issue of antisemitis...…
…34 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 law enforcement to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel. In addition to advocating for Israel and the Jewish community, Daniel is also a woodworker, and especially loves making Judaica and synagogue furniture. His work is in multiple synagogues in the Detroit area, and he also makes Shabbat candlesticks, mezuzahs, seder plates and other Judaica for Jews around the world. Daniel was given the ho...…
…FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 | 35 outdoors and helping them build their own Jewish communities. After leaving camp staff, Jay spent multiple years on Tamarack’s Teen and Family Programming Committee, sharing his knowledge with new directors and camp leadership. He is a member of Temple Beth Emeth in Ann Arbor and, during the pandemic, volunteered with their Backdoor Food Pantry. Jay lives in Ypsilanti with his spouse, Raysha Stacey, an...…
…36 | FEBRUARY 15 • 2024 J N E very family has “that” sentence that can have everyone dissolve into laughter because it reminds them of something from the past. In Lauren Slutsky’s case, it was her Holocaust survivor Grandma who said something memorable. But let’s backtrack. Meet Lauren, a born-and-bred Detroiter who grew up in Farmington Hills and attended Eagle, Warner and North Farmington. Her grand- parents, Nomi and Walter Lion,...…
