…JACK POSAR, 94, of West Bloomfield, for- merly of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Feb. 7, 2018. Posar He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Florence Posar; sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven L. and Paula Posar, Dr. Todd J. Posar; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Lori R. and Kenneth Popper; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Diane Posar; grandchildren, Zachary, Sabrina, Shana, Adam, Lauren, Alex, Isabel. He is also survived by loving nieces...…
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…Dr. Aparna Joshi, defined the life of Dr. Slovis this way. “He inspired and encouraged all those who worked around him, including technologists, nurses, students, residents, fellows and radiologist peers, to strive for excellence and constantly improve.” Dr. Slovis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ellie Slovis; children, Michael and Kellie Slovis, Debbie and Michael Berger, Max Slovis, and Lisa and David Mandel; grandchildren, Ryan Slovis,...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 47 Remembering Congressman Joe Knollenberg JOEL E. JACOB CONTRIBUTING WRITER L ast Thursday (Feb. 6), I was walk- ing the halls of Congress when we heard the news of Congressman Joe Knollenberg’s passing. Many members of Congress and I started to reflect on the incredible legacy that this great member of the United States Congress left for our nation and the State of Israel. He will be deeply mi...…
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…looking back Temple Beth El, Michigan’s first Jewish congregation, dates to 1850. In 1856, the congregation adopted a new constitution that contained ideas of Reform Judaism, thus becoming Detroit’s first Reform congregation. In 1925, the congregation gathered at the elegant Book Cadillac Hotel in Downtown Detroit to celebrate its 75th anniversary. • Courtesy of the Leo M. Franklin Archives at Temple Beth El. Historic photos are curated by ...…
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…Sponsored Page Pollution and southwest Detroit Omar Abdel-Baqui for The Latino Press Residents of southwest Detroit are forced to deal with heavy pollution emitted from the many fac- tories within Southwest and surrounding areas, automobile and semi-truck traffic and other envi- ronmental stressors affecting the health of those in the community. There are over 150 sites in southwest Detroit releasing chemicals and particles which result in...…
…views for openers My Story A Bracelet Lost — And Returned More Th an 70 Years Later I n October 2017, Jerod Gunsberg of Los Angeles, formerly of Detroit, received a phone call from Hebrew Memorial Chapel in Oak Park, where his grandfather Richard Gunsberg’s funeral had been held on Jan. 4, 1999. Hebrew Memorial told Jerod a man named Ed, who lives in a small town in western Pennsylvania, was looking for him. Jerod called Ed, who told him ...…
…views letters Can We Get A Starbucks To Replace JPM? I can no longer wait to express my sad- ness at the loss of our Jimmy Prentis Morris JCC in Oak Park. My heart aches each Shabbat as I drive up to the Federation apartments to pick up a woman I take to shul and see lots of Orthodox families walking past an empty mound of grass. In 1976, before I had children, my friend and community leader Janet Levine asked if I would help get a pool bui...…
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…views commentary Combatting Sexual Harassment In The Jewish Community M Lisa Eisen 8 eToo. #GamAni. The stories are numerous and painful. They span decades and reach every corner of the Jewish community. Enough is enough. The time is now for us to finally and fully address sexual harassment in Jewish institutional life. When it comes to sexual harassment, Jewish teachings are unequivocal: We are obligated to put an end to the behavior fo...…
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…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...…
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…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...…
