…arts&life exhibits / on the cover Chaos | Control LYNNE KONSTANTIN ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Local Holocaust survivor, speaker and activist Rene Lichtman is ready to show another dimension — artist. R BRETT MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER ene Lichtman is a Holocaust survivor, a hidden child outside of Paris with a non-Jewish family. He was baptized and didn’t know he was Jewish until his mother came for him after the war. He’s the founder of a loc...…
…After France was liberated, his Yiddish-speaking mother came for him and Lichtman learned he was Jewish — but continued to visit his beloved adoptive parents during summer breaks from school in Paris. In 1950, Lichtman’s mother remarried and they moved to the United States, settling in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. There, entering sixth grade as Ronnie — his class- mates and teachers had trouble pronouncing Rene — 13-year-old Lichtman earned two awa...…
…arts&life theater Jenn Jacobs at work Getting To Know You A West Bloomfi eld native returns home as stage manager of a touring production of The King and I. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER INSET PHOTO: Laura Michelle Kelly as Anna with the Royal Children in The King and I. details Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I will play at Detroit’s Fox Theatre May 8-13. $35-$75. (800) 745-3000; 311presents.com. 38 May 3 • 2018 A s a...…
…An early 1960s oil painting, titled Gorky’s Garden. continued from page 37 When Lichtman won his Fullbright scholarship, he decided to go to Brussels — because he was born in Paris, he wasn’t allowed to go there. “I became involved in the Living Theatre, which was touring through Europe in the mid-’60s, like nomads,” he says. “I traveled with them and took photos of their performances. It was an insane time. I met Timothy Leary then, when he...…
…arts&life collecting Great Glass SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER BRETT MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER I n addition to being brother and sister, Jim Danto and Gail Danto share another strong bond — they are passionate about and collectors of glass art. In distant and separate travels, the siblings and their respective spouses find works of glass art that captivate them. Close to home, they also have been able to connect with international gl...…
…FACING PAGE TOP: Sandy and Jim Danto sit with a prized piece by Harvey Littleton, a pioneer in the Glass Art Movement. INSET: Glass by Martin Rosol lives in the kitchen. CLOCKWISE: A circa- 1900 Pauly & C Judaica plate and a piece by Ginny Ruffner sit below a Chagall drawing. A bird’s nest by Janis Miltenberger sits in a glass chair (not shown). A trio of vessels by Keith Clayton in the master bath. jn May 3 • 2018 41 …
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…and Daniel Clayman. While Bernstein nstein this year presents two arch forms made of both owcases a cast and cut glass, Clayman showcases ign formed contemporary blue circular design from strictly cast glass. Hot sculpted glass transforms s into two abstract works dominated by shades hades of blue in Martin Blank’s artistry. Blown glass and flame-worked glass become e part of the process showcased by Laura Donefer, onefer, who offers multi-col...…
…arts&life celebrity jews The Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders is proud to introduce Dr. Lauren Aymen. Dr. Aymen is a neurologist and headache medicine specialist who has joined us as the Director of the Headache Center. Which over-the-counter medications or supplements help alleviate headache? Several types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin, Aleve or Advil tend to be more effective than acet...…
…on the go people | places | events thursday, may 3 USED BOOK SALE 10 am-5 pm, May 3 & 5. The library’s Friends group holds a monthly sale with low prices. Donations of books and maga- zines in good condition are accepted year-round. Place in book chute by the Circulation Desk. At Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen. Info: 248-796- 4224. saturday, may 5 SOULFUL YOGA 10 am, May 5. Rabbi Rachel Shere and yoga instructor Mindy Eisenber...…
…on the go continued from page 45 SENIOR MEN’S CLUB 10-11:30 am, May 7 & 14. Socialize and talk with the guys about current events. At the JCC, Room 205, West Bloomfield. Info: Sandy, 248-910-7505 or Ely, 248-592- 0690. MEMORY CLUB 10 am-2 pm, May 7-21. JVS-sponsored group meets Mondays, offering conversa- tion and socialization, puzzle-solving and exercise. At the JCC, Room 202-203, West Bloomfield. Free for first-time visitor/$44 following...…
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…CHINESE PEOPLE EAT HERE Anna’s House H ow could Anna’s House be voted “No. 1 Best Breakfast in Michigan” if it’s only been open since April 2 in Farmington Hills? While diners on the west side of the state apparently were big fans of Anna’s House in an MLive.com dining poll, I had no prior knowledge of this special group of family-owned restaurants. Since visiting, I’m glad that a former TGI Fridays on Northwestern Highway made way for an ...…
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…business Building On A Legacy Jewish builders and developers continue to innovate in the region. SUSAN PECK SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS A nyone house hunting today will recognize the phenom- enal impact of the many successful Jewish builders and developers in Southeastern Michigan. A great portion of the most coveted homes, condominiums and apartment com- plexes in the area for more than 70 years are a source of pride for those within the ...…
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…business continued from page 52 “The competition between Jewish developers and builders in our market is respectful and friendly and built on long-standing trust.” — JIM GALBRAITH Beverly Plan at the Reserve of Beverly Crest their father retired. “To explain a little history — after the war, a lot of the Jewish refugees here became paint- ers, carpenters and plumbers to make a living, and we all worked together very tight knit in the buil...…
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…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 Deadline for ad insertion is 10:00am the Monday prior to publication date. 200 EMPLOYMENT 230 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 304 CLOSET ORGANIZERS ANOTHER GREAT ESTATE SALE! Friday and Saturday, May 4 th & 5 th – 10am to 4pm 4565 Cahill Dr., Troy 48098 Associate Regional Director BBYO is eager to announce an exciting job oppor...…
…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 Deadline for ad insertion is 10:00am the Monday prior to publication date. 318 ELECTRONICS 344 HAULING CLEAN UP ELECTRONICS UNLIMITED s Ser vice AND Sales 356 LANDSCAPING Audio s Video s Telephones Paging s Intercom s Computers Signal Systems & more Warren Mendelsohn 248-470-7715 HAUL AWAY Removal of ALL u...…
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…soul of blessed memory She Cherished Life E llyce Rochelle (Ruben) Field, 66, died April 25, 2018, in West Bloomfield. Ellyce was born on Oct. 14, 1951, to Bella and Charles Ruben, the older sister of Nancy and Douglas. Growing up, Ellyce spent her summers at Camp Walden and many hours playing with her siblings and cousins. She graduated from Southfield High School in 1969; she had been active in student government and she acted in school ...…
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…IRVING KUSHNER, 89, of West Bloomfield, died April 24, 2018. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kushner Susan and Mark Pollack, Linda Bedrava; son, David Michael Kushner; grandchildren, Jennifer (Derek) Rosenthal, Alison (Brian) Kahn, Michael Pollack, Zachary Bedrava and Jordyn Bedrava; great-grandchild, Zoe Rosenthal; many other loving family mem- bers and friends. Mr. Kushner was the beloved husband of the late Muriel H. Kushner...…
…soul The Family of MINNIE ADELSON (NATHANSON) of blessed memory Announces the Unveiling of a Monument In Loving Memory continued from page 61 Sunday, May 20, 2018 11:00am Hebrew Memorial Park 33230 Gratiot Clinton Twp., MI 48035 Family and Friends are invited to attend 2252090 Monument Center Inc. “Same Location Over 80 Years” Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning www.MonumentCenter...…
…wife of the late Morry Schwartz; devoted daughter of the late Saralee and the late Lewis Tessler; loving aunt of the late Michael Tessler and the late Chuck Thav; dear sister-in-law of the late Jules Meklir. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, www.cancer.org; or to a hospice care provider of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ...…
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…raskin the best of everything Center Stage Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Stage Deli continues to impress in West Bloomfi eld. The Goldbergs: Jolie, Steve and Ian. Many years ago, much time before it opened, numerous people were already hearing a rumor that Max Asnas would be opening a delicatessen here in the somewhat likeness of his world-famous Stage Deli in New York … The gossip, although not completely true, was indeed partly cor...…
…jews d in the multi-generational families “This Is Why I Survived” ROCHEL BURSTYN CONTRIBUTING WRITER I Five generations celebrate the most recent family bris: Ieshula Ishakis, Sara Miriam Cohen holding new baby Yitzchak Cohen, Judy Ishakis and Toba Cik. t is an indescribable treasure to see generations following the family path that genera- tions have worked so hard to pave. Toba Cik of Oak Park is one such blessed bubbie who recently ...…
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…Detroit Jewish News n contents Online exclusives: • Photos from our Walk for Israel photo booth May 25-31, 2017 / 29 Iyar-6 Sivan 5777| VOLUME CLI, ISSUE 17 43 views jewish@edu 5-8 113 cancelled concert controversy continues arts&life jews d in the 10 122 18 culinary art therapy Julie Ohana shows cooking can act as a form of healing. 30 43 faces & places gear share Giving camping equipment a second life. 124 44 52 54 12...…
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…jews d in the family Not Pointless Dear Debra S end your questions to deardebra@renmedia.us or look for an anonymous ques- tion submission form on Debra’s online column at www. thejewishnews.com. DEAR DEBRA, Debra Darvick My son has a great life — loving wife, great kids, professional suc- cess. Yet every now and then, he chastises my wife and me for not realizing he had a learning dis- ability. It was diagnosed his fresh- man year in...…
…& CONCERT GALA H O N O R I N G MANDELL & MADELEINE BERMAN S A T U R D A Y JUNE 10, 2017 ORCHESTRA HALL MAX M. & MARJORIE S. FISHER MUSIC CENTER | DETROIT Featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Michelle Merrill, conductor | John Kimura Parker, piano Including selections from: BEETHOVEN Symphony No.8 DVORÁK Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” BERNSTEIN On the Town GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue Proceeds from the event will ...…
