…MAY 27 • 2021 | 35 I n this week’s parshah, Moses has a breakdown. It is the lowest emotional ebb of his entire career as a leader. Listen to his words to God: “Why have You brought this trou- ble on Your ser- vant? What have I done to displease You that You put the burden of all these people on me? Did I con- ceive all these people? Did I give them birth? ... I cannot carry all these people by myself; the bur- den is too heavy f...…
…36 | MAY 27 • 2021 SPIRIT Moses As ‘Mother’ W e know that God has no gender. In fact, according to Maimonides, God is so far beyond description that we should take special care not to describe God. Still, the Torah and broader Jewish tradi- tion does describe God extensively. We can think of all the descriptions of God as metaphors. These shape the way we see God, the way we under- stand the world around us as well as our own ...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 37 Synagogue Directory CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids (616) 949-2840 ahavasisraelgr.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Beth Israel Flint (810) 732-6310 cbiflint.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Is...…
…The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield (248) 788-4000 theshul.net Woodward Avenue Shul Royal Oak (248) 414-7485 thewas.net Yagdil Torah Southfield (248) 559-5905 Young Israel of Oak Park (248) 967-3655 yiop.org Young Israel of Southfield (248) 358-0154 yisouthfield.org RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Kehillat Israel Lansing (517) 882-0049 kehillatisrael.net Congregation T’chiyah Oak Park (248) 823-7115 tchiyah.org Reco...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 39 F inal Account grapples with a difficult question that the world has struggled to answer in the decades following the Holocaust: At what point does complicity turn people into predators? The 90-minute documentary gathers the final remaining accounts of the last-living generation of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. It retells the stories of everyday men and women who grew up in Germany and joined the Nazi movement, many...…
…40 | MAY 27 • 2021 S urrounded by people who complain about their family annoyances, Cory Kahaney jokes about hers in come- dy clubs, on TV and for special events. Funny family fiascos have built Kahaney’s career through the pandemic, and she will livestream her approach to raise funds for community service projects sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan. “Raising Laughter, ” zooming into homes at 7 p.m. Sunday,...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 41 FRIENDS REUNION The long-delayed Friends: The Reunion Special will start streaming on HBO Max on May 27 (can also be seen on June 24 on the “basic cable” TVLand chan- nel). Friends, a mega-hit sit- com about six young adults, premiered in 1995 and ran for 10 seasons. The Special is not a new Friends episode. It’s a one-hour unscripted event during which all six star cast members will remi- nisce about the serie...…
…42 | MAY 27 • 2021 NOSH EATS | DRINKS | SWEETS C ould Snacklins become America’s next great salty snack? Former Detroiter Jeremy Sherman is set on making that happen. As director of Growth & Strategic Initiatives at Snacklins, Sherman is a key member of the Washington, D.C.- based company. So, what are Snacklins? Snacklins — a 100% vegan kosher snack food — was born in 2015 in the kitchen of a D.C. barbecue joint. Former ra...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 43 S ubstantial tissue loss can be the result from cancer, injury and infection. Reconstructive surgery attempts to mitigate the damage. Currently, the clinical “gold standard” in the field of reconstructive surgery is the autograft, which entails harvesting tissue from one part of the patient’s body and transferring it to the damaged site. For example, to reconstruct the lower jaw, surgeons may harvest a portion of ...…
…44 | MAY 27 • 2021 HEALTH R obert and Katherine Jacobs have stepped forward to expand their support of the research of University of Michigan renowned neurologist Dr. Eva L. Feldman as she seeks to under- stand neurological diseases and develop new therapies to treat them. “Robert and Katherine are going to help us understand what allows the brain to be healthy in terms of dietary intake, which could change pub- lic policy and...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY MAY 27 • 2021 | 47 LARRY DAMRAUR, 72, of Wheatridge, Colo., died May 15, 2021. Larry grew up in Oak Park and moved to Colorado in 1975. He worked at the Rocky Mountain Press for more than 30 years until his retirement. He cherished his Colorado home outside of Denver and all it offered his passion to the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and would enjoy camping trips and motorcycle ri...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 48 | MAY 27 • 2021 Jake, Erin, Erica, Laura, Jason, Elyssa, Kelsey, Ethan and Stella; brother, Richard Korn; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Howard Farling; many loving nieces, nephews and a world of friends. Mrs. Sachse Hurwitz was the beloved wife of the late Stuart Sachse; the loving mother-in- law of the late Julie Sachse; the dear sister-in-law of the late Cindy Korn. Interment was at Clov...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 49 House in Cape Coral, Fla. Norman owned and oper- ated three furniture stores before his retirement: Thrifty Norman’s Furniture Outlet, one in Oak Park, one in Waterford and one in Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Schreiber was married for 29 years to Adrienne (Onrich) Schreiber. He was the father of Mitchell (Debbie) Schreiber, Stacy (Brett) Finkelstein, Shari Schreiber; stepfather of Mark (Christine) Kaufman, Daniel (Tam...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 50 | MAY 27 • 2021 her true calling in social work. She worked at Sinai Hospital during the active years of her career and was a warm, caring person and respected profes- sional. Mrs. Selling was the beloved mother of Timothy (Nina) Selling, Barbara (Zvulon) Haddad and the late Matthew (Carla) Selling; loving grand- mother of Moshe (Ruthie) Haddad, Noam Haddad, Elior Haddad and Isaac Selling; cherishe...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 52 | MAY 27 • 2021 JACK WEISMAN, 81, of West Bloomfield, died May 16, 2021. He was the owner of Weisman Cleaners for 50 years. Mr. Weisman is survived by his wife of 33 years, Adela Weisman; children, Jay Weisman, Lisa Weisman and Andy Beach, Adam and Fawn Chayet, and Amy and Brian Shapiro; grandchildren, Davy Beach, Matthew and Abby Chayet, and Jordyn and Jonah Shapiro. He was the devoted son o...…
…MAY 27 • 2021 | 53 A mong the biggest things in the restau- rant game is when people like to travel to dining spots. Many would probably like to think back on some of the more memora- ble meals they have enjoyed … It could include pasta any style in Italy where pizza and spaghetti with meatballs were gotten in areas that years ago may never have been heard of … Some wouldn’t rave about the food in London, England … or even in...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 54 | MAY 27 • 2021 Specs Howard’s Legacy B efore the digital age, the only non-paper media was radio and television. And, anyone who grew- up in Detroit listening to radio knew the “Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts.” The more common reference was just “Specs Howard,” and everyone knew what you meant. Specs Howar...…
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…MAY 20 • 2021 | 3 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-8 OUR COMMUNITY 10 Positive Teen Mental Health News Survey reveals stigma of mental illness fading; teens comfortable with seeking help. 12 Orthodox Jewish Community Supports Oak Park Millage 14 Camp 2021 What campers and their families expect this summer. 16 Opening Eyes Ophthalmologist takes staff to Holocaust Memorial Center. 18 Fashion Maverick Linda Dresner’...…
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…8 | MAY 20 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY continued from page 6 letters Call for Calm and Peace The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) and the Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee of Detroit (JCRC/AJC), who work together to help Muslims and Jews of Detroit value each other’s religions and communities, call for calm and peace in the Holy Land. We are saddened that in this month of Ramadan, holy to Musl...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 100 | MAY 20 • 2021 DR. ROBERT DALE of Wellington, Fla., passed away May 3, 2021, peacefully at the age of 75. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1967 and Wayne State University Medical School in 1971. Dr. Dale completed his internship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit, his residency at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and a gastroenterology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Bob practiced medicin...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 101 M ort Harris of Bloomfield Hills, international industrialist, philanthropist and decorated WWII veteran, passed away on May 5, 2021. He was 101. Harris co-founded American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), a multi-billion-dollar global Tier 1 automotive supplier. “The AAM family was saddened to hear of the passing of Mort Harris,” said AAM Chairman and CEO David C. Dauch in a statement. “Mort was a great man a...…
…102 | MAY 20 • 2021 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY U nassuming and gen- erous, Philip Manuel Allweiss made peo- ple feel cared for, whether it was hosting guests, fixing a car or giving handyman tips. He was happy to share the good life he enjoyed with his wife, Kat, at their homes in Highland, Mich., and Bonita Springs, Fla. However, as owners of Sol’s Complete Car Care in Berkley, work as well as play defined their lives. Phil ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 103 D r. Dan G. Guyer, 74, of Huntington Woods, died May 1, 2021. Raised in Detroit, Dr. Guyer attended Mumford High School and graduated from Wayne State University Medical School in 1971. As a psychiatrist, he served in private practice in Grosse Pointe and previously served as chief of psychiatry at Henry Ford Cottage Hospital. He was a beloved teacher through the hospital and the Wayne State University Sc...…
…104 | MAY 20 • 2021 J oshua Mark Hurand, 48, died peacefully at his home in Tucson, Ariz., on May 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, friend, teacher, writer, gardener, advocate, connector, Tucson enthusiast and grateful human. Born in Lansing on April 15, 1973, to Gary and Carol Hurand, Joshua was the first grandchild of both his paternal and maternal families. He graduated from Carman-Ainsw...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 105 KIMBERLY SUSAN LEVIN, 62, of West Bloomfield, died May 6, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 231/2 years, Dr. Kenneth Levin; daughter, Emily Levin; son, Daniel Levin; father, the Honorable Marvin Frankel; father- in-law, Dr. Murray Levin; brothers and sisters, Randy and Catherine Frankel, Lisa and Vince Bove, and Doug and Lisa Frankel; sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, Elisa Levin Wayne, Brad Wayne,...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 106 | MAY 20 • 2021 ELAINE PERLMAN, 81, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died May 5, 2021. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Dr. Mitchell Wayne, and Ronna and David Schmerin; grandchildren, Spencer and Scott Rudin, Amanda Schmerin, Jake Wayne and Zoe Schmerin; brother and sister-in-law, Sandy and Lexi Stone; sister and brother-in- law, Barbara and Doug Keast. Mrs. Perlman...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 108 | MAY 20 • 2021 Siegel; loving father of the late Jeff Sholtz, the late Marianne Siegel; dear son of the late Emil and the late Bertha Siegel. Contributions may be made to Michigan State Police Department. A graveside service was held at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. JOANNE SUE TUSHMAN, 82, of Bloomfield Hills, died May 10, 2021. She is survived by ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 109 T here was a time when most everyone who lived in the Detroit area had heard of the former Dearborn region and learned a lot of new and interesting facts about this pleasant place. It all started when it was decided that there should be some place closer than Detroit for people who landed at Dearborn’s Ford Airport … About 25 acres of landscaped grounds surrounded a brick inn, designed by Albert Kahn, that is ...…
…10 | MAY 20 • 2021 C onfirming the value and impact of its We Need to Talk initiative that raises awareness and provides out- reach, education and training in response to the national youth mental health crisis, the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit on May 20 released the results of a study that revealed that although local teens experi- ence a higher than national average rate of anxiety and depression, most do not feel that menta...…
…110 | MAY 20 • 2021 Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Ben-Gurion in Detroit S eventy years ago, on May 21, 1951, the city of Detroit and its Jewish community hosted the Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben- Gurion, for a 36-hour visit. He was not on holiday. Along with other Israeli leaders, Ben-Gurion was traveling across America for a critical Israe...…
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…A fter COVID forced the closure of most camps last year, local camp directors say they are ready and excited to welcome back campers next month and give kids a bit of normalcy and a lot of fun this summer. “Even with all the changes, the goal is to make camp look like it did pre-COVID, meaning there will be all the activities campers would expect such as arts and crafts, sports and swimming but with guidelines set by the state and...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 15 losses keep piling up, it’s heavy. I kept thinking camp really has to happen, especially after Becca’s eighth-grade trip to Israel got canceled. ” Now more than ever, Rachel Chynoweth, Becca’s friend, and classmate, is looking forward to spending the second half of her summer at Camp Tamarack, which did not open last year due to the pandemic. Her mom, Gail Chynoweth, a registered nurse and member of Tamarack’s ...…
