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…CANNABIS UNDER COVID-19 Despite these legal gray areas and financial technicalities, many cannabis industry own- ers are thriving — even during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Goldberg says that the cannabis business has gotten even stronger during this time. “People have had some of their best weeks under COVID, ” he said. Jerry Millen, owner of The GreenHouse of Walled Lake dispensary, says that on an average business day during the COVID-19...…

…years, people have been unjust- ly incarcerated and prosecuted due to their cannabis use. Changing the mentality around marijuana is, to him, a chance to help those who were previ- ously subjected to a discrimi- natory system. “It very much goes along with the Jewish ethos of helping the downtrod- den, ” he said. Spivak-Birndorf sees some similarities between the pro- cess of kosher certification and cannabis safety testing. He says ...…

…S purred by the over- whelming attendance at two recent Hatzalah- organized blood drives, a third, held on May 31, drew nearly double the number of individuals than the first two combined. All three were aimed at helping those suffering from COVID-19 and hopefully pre- venting the virus from affect- ing others. The first two drives tested only those who recovered from the illness, had been exposed or had symptoms, with the hope of...…

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…Looking Back at Hillel of Metro Detroit MARCELLA BLUTH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS 20 | JULY 2 • 2020 L ooking back at my involvement with Hillel of Metro Detroit seems odd because it is like looking back at all my encounters with my family. Family is there to challenge you, encourage you and guide you into the person you are meant to be. I know it seems cliché, but the encouragement and support of my Hillel family has helped s...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 21 O n March 12, the Michigan Board of Rabbis decided to close synagogue and temple facilities due to the threat of COVID-19. That action, based on medical recommendations, preceded Michigan’ s official “stay-at-home” order. The group, which includes Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Renewal, Humanist and Modern Orthodox rabbis and those who work at Jewish day schools, has been discussing policies ...…

…22 | JULY 2 • 2020 W hen Debbie and Howard Silverman learned of the birth of their new grandson in St. Louis on May 28, they knew his bris would not be anything like the Shabbat morning, synagogue ceremo- ny and kiddush attended by hundreds of people for his now 6-year-old brother. Not only would newborn Mendel Moshe’ s bris not take place in a crowded shul, but no matter where it occurred, the Silvermans would not be there — ...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 23 TRADITION Mendel Moshe was officially named at his bris, given his first name in memory of Emily’ s paternal grandfather, Marvin Kanefield, who lived in St. Louis. His middle name was in memory of Neil’ s paternal grandfather, Detroiter Milt Silverman. “It was a great way to honor my father,” Howard said. One bris custom that was impossible to share via cyberspace was the festive meal that typically follows ...…

…24 | JULY 2 • 2020 A June 20 Supreme Court decision invalidates the Trump adminis- tration’ s attempt to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). For now, these immigrants — the “dream- ers” — have retained the protections of DACA. President Barack Obama’ s 2012 DACA program protects from deportation some undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and then raised and educated here. The p...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 25 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR DACA RECIPIENTS? Local immigration attorney Ellie Mosko of Mosko Law PC put it this way: “DACA recipi- ents … can now feel a little less anxiety. DACA was always a stopgap measure, a Band-Aid, imperfect at best. It gives peo- ple the chance to live here, to work, to travel and return, to help family members. It does not lead to citizenship (for people who know no other country). ” Mosko ...…

…26 | JULY 2 • 2020 T hree native Detroiters created an online dona- tion platform that offers a socially engaging experience while helping social justice orga- nizations achieve their fundrais- ing goals. The Social Justice Challenge was developed by longtime friends Steven Silverman, Josh Sklar and Matthew Greenberg, all 29. Their goal was to design a quick and easy program for individual donors to learn about and support a varie...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 27 Marching in Crown Heights Michigan-based grad student Ilana Spencer helped organize a groundbreaking solidarity rally among Brooklyn’ s Chabad community. ELI REITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER O n June 7, more than 200 members of the Crown Heights Chabad community came together in solidarity to march along Eastern Parkway. Across Orthodox communities in New York there were ral- lies against police brutality and to build...…

…28 | JULY 2 • 2020 WHAT WAS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS MOMENT FOR YOU? I saw [Lubavitch] people cheer- ing when the NYPD arrived [in response to a BLM protest] and sobbed. I wanted to normalize being a social justice activist by being a visibly frum person. This action is something one can do as a graduate of Bais Rivkah. The protesters who were there were not on the fringes [of the Chabad commu- nity]. Also, to normalize show- ing ...…

…Moments JULY 2 • 2020 | 29 Martinez-Friedlaender N icole Friedlaender and Joseph Martinez are pleased to announce their engage- ment. Nicole is the daughter of Susan and Howard Friedlaender of Birmingham. Joseph is the son of Gail Henderson of Brownstown Township, Mich., and Joe Martinez of McEwan, Tenn. Nicole and Joseph live in Birmingham. They received their bachelor’ s degrees in English from Wayne State University in Detroi...…

…30 | JULY 2 • 2020 Spirit torah portion A few months before the pandemic, which now feels like another lifetime, I flew home for a visit with my parents and sisters, one of whom is pregnant with her first child. Unlike so many members of our com- munity, I didn’ t grow up in Michigan — although I got here as fast as I could — and so these cross-country trips have become an essential part of our routine. During these visits,...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 31 W ithout question, the finest aromas and flavors of summer come from the grills and barbe- cues that define the season. Just as the backyard becomes your living room, Mother Nature is the perfect party planner. Food sizzling on the grill keeps us outdoors and gives the kitchen a vacation. And grilling is cooking food PDQ — fast and furious (unlike barbecue, which requires slow, even heat). Super-heat mean...…

…32 | JULY 2 • 2020 continued from page 31 Directions Place beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add enough water to just cover the meat and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is cooked through. Use a potato masher, hand-blend- er or fork to crumble the meat in the pot. Add remain- ing ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 33 W hile David Carroll was building a strong career at Quicken Loans, he maintained a leadership presence at JARC and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. He relaxed by watching musi- cal theater pro- ductions. After retiring four years ago, Carroll, of West Bloomfield, realized a longtime dream by being cast for a community theater role in his favorite show, Guys and Dolls, which he had seen some ...…

…34 | JULY 2 • 2020 Arts&Life celebrity jews HAMILTON AND MORE The film version of Hamilton, the mega-hit Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton, begins streaming on the Disney Plus channel on July 3. The film was supposed to open in theaters, but COVID-19 intervened. A Disney Plus subscription costs $7 a month, so Hamilton would be a bargain if you just subscribe for one month. Disney is hoping you’ ll watch Hamilton and like...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 35 dining around the D Nosh D etroit Fleat, a “ food truck park and boozery, ” is where I went to dip my toes into restaurant dining again. That hadn’ t been an option since March 16, when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order prohibiting on-site service in restaurants and bars — her effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. With the situation greatly improved in Michigan, she lifted the ban as of June 8. ...…

…Nosh eats | drinks | sweets 36 | JULY 2 • 2020 C asa Pernoi, a casual Italian restaurant focusing on classic, scratch-made cuisine, opened June 16 at 310 E. Maple Road in downtown Birmingham. The restaurant, originally opened as Pernoi, boasts a nostalgic and refined Italian dining experience. The updated concept comes following a successful “Trattoria pop-up” amidst the coronavirus crisis. “We’ ve been fortunate enough to ...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 37 A fter months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus, Michigan dental offices have reopened for nonessential procedures following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’ s May 29 announce- ment. Dr. Nelson Hersh from Hersh-Beattie Orthodontics began seeing patients right away on Friday, May 29, at his offices in West Bloomfield and Waterford. Before May 29, he was allowed to see patients for emergency services only. Hersh had ...…

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…40 | JULY 2 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory DR. SEYMOUR DONALD BERMAN, 95, of Novi, died June 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rose Berman; daughter and son- in-law, Laura Berman and Brian Dickerson; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Berman and Linda Shayne; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Berman and Dan Carol; grandchildren, Lina Berman, Robin Carol and Jack Carol; brother-in-law, Marvin (the late Elaine) Green an...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 41 continued on page 42 trips, baseball games and bowling with friends. Mr. Freedman is sur- vived by his children, Ira (Robin) Freedman of Ormond Beach, Paul (Randee) Freedman of West Bloomfield, Sue Irwin (Scott, deceased) of Henderson, Nev.; nine amazing grand- children, Shana (James), Steve (Carrie), Michael (Stephanie), Matthew, Pamela (Slava), Brian (Amber), Samantha (Evan), Jill and Sara; eight great-gra...…

…Soul of blessed memory 42 | JULY 2 • 2020 continued from page 41 Carol Gantz. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HAROLD GREENSPAN, 88, of West Bloomfield, died June 19, 2020. A corporal in Korea, Harold then became active with the Jewish War Veterans. A past-president and longtime board member of H...…

… JULY 2 • 2020 | 43 DR. JEROME KAUFMAN, 91, of Bloomfield Hills, passed peacefully on June 21, 2020. Beyond a successful career in ophthalmology and devo- tion to his family, Jerry lived a life dedicated to Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel. Dr. Kaufman leaves behind four daughters, Lisa (Larry) Kaplan, Robin (Stephen) Stratton, Jody (Ron) Benishay and Tracey (Mitch) Grossbach; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; ...…

…44 | JULY 2 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory grandchildren, Chloe Logan, Daphne Logan and Raffi Levi, Aaron Krupkin, Joshua Krupkin, Molly Shor and Dan Asmus, Miriam Shor and Justin Hagan, and Finn Dannin; great-grandchildren, Ruby and Iris Hagan Shor; sister-in- law, Maxine Stoler; numerous loving nieces, nephew, and cousins. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome H. Logan. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribut...…

…O ne of many stories regarding restaurant ownership by men or women, is that of 10 men, led by one man who became its owner, vice pres- ident and gen- eral manager … and thoroughly enjoyed the suc- cessful realiza- tion of a fervent dream. His name … Sammy Lieberman, a well-liked caterer who, with nine others, found- ed the prestigious former Raleigh House on Telegraph Road in Southfield. Against many odds, the restaurant brains...…

…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 46 | JULY 2 • 2020 A lan Hurwitz passed away from the effects of COVID-19 this past June 6, at the age of 79. You may not recognize his name, but you might recall his nickname: Hurwitz earned fame, or perhaps infamy, as the “Zombie Bandit.” Historically, Detroit’ s Jewish community has not produced many crim...…

… APRIL 9 • 2020 | 29 Dear valued reader, Let’s get right to it. During these very difficult times, why does the Jewish News matter more than ever? • It connects us when we feel separated and surrounded by chaos. With the Jewish News, we are not alone. We are all in this together as a community. • It is our trusted, distinctive news source. With fake news, conspiracy theories and half truths rampant, the Jewish News provides us wi...…

…DEMOCRAT FOR OAKLAND COUNTY It’s been an honor representing and being a part of Oakland County’s caring, diverse and philanthropic Jewish Community as State Representative and County Treasurer. Today, I am asking for your vote for Oakland County Executive in the Democratic Primary Election August 4th. Absentee Ballots are coming soon. Your friend, ANDY Andy and son, Levi, celebrating Sukkot Andy with sons, Asher and Levi, “Virtual” Pas...…

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…July 25 • 2019 3 jn inside July 25-31, 2019 22-28 Tammuz 5779 VOLUME CLV, ISSUE 25 thejewishnews.com • Young Jews Making Moves: Benny Shaevsky Detroit Jewish News n For all the breaking news and ONLINE EXCLUSIVES VIEWS 5-10 JEWS IN THE D 12 Protest at Detroit ICE Jews join vigils to express objections to immigration policies. 13 Deportations Resume ICE targets Iraqi immigrants with a “fi nal order of removal.” 16 Re...…

…4 July 25 • 2019 jn Funded by the Sarah & Harold Gottlieb Endowment Fund in loving memory of Stephen Gottlieb. Wednesday, August 7th 6 pm: Dinner 7 pm: Concert followed by dessert & activities at the Temple Israel MACCABI HOST FAMILY NIGHT Open to the community at no charge! RSVP by Friday, August 2nd: temple-israel.org/gottlieb 5725 WALNUT LAKE ROAD, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 248-661-5700 TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG …

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…8 July 25 • 2019 jn views W hat happens when two rabbis from two differ- ent congregations in the Detroit area gather in Jerusalem with a diverse group of 23 other Orthodox, Conservative and Reform North American rabbis and three Israeli rab- bis to study Jewish sacred scripture in one of the most prestigious leadership programs for rabbis in the field? “Ki mitzion teitzei Torah u’ dvar HaShem meYerushalayim” — For out of Zion sha...…

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…10 July 25 • 2019 jn views A merican Jews have a long and understandable tradition of advocacy for immigrants. That’ s due in part to the fact that most Jews were the children and grandchildren of immigrants as the community first began to assert itself into the political life of the country in the 20th century. It’ s also because the plight of those who were denied entry to the United States and other poten- tial sources of ref...…

…July 25 • 2019 11 jn Robotic-assisted surgery, a type of minimally invasive surgery, uses surgical robotic equipment which imitates surgical movements. Minimally invasive procedures allow surgeons to operate through small ports rather than large incisions, resulting in shorter recovery times, fewer complications and reduced hospital stays. Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Patients Include: Shorter hospital stays Less risk ...…

…jews d in the on the cover 12 July 25 • 2019 jn MARC SUSSMAN O n Friday, July 12, demonstra- tors took to the streets of cities across the state and across the country as part of “Lights for Liberty” vigils to protest the Trump administra- tion’ s immigration policies. In Detroit, a crowd estimated at 600 stood before the Rosa Parks Federal Building, the headquar- ters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), lining both side...…

…July 25 • 2019 13 jn Some focused concerns on the children at the July 12 anti-ICE protest. LOUIS FINKELMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Fighting its way through a thicket of legal challenges, the federal government has restarted its program of deporting vulnerable immigrants to Iraq. In April, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued decisions that cleared the way for the deportations to resume. The target population consists of immi- gra...…

…14 July 25 • 2019 jn and ’ 90s, in general. With the beginning of the Trump administration, ICE began sweeping these people up for deportation to Iraq.” In spring 2017, the Trump administra- tion pressured Iraq to accept about 1,400 deportees in exchange for dropping Iraq from the list of nations under a travel ban. According to Levin, “The Iraqi nationals with standing deportation orders come from all Iraqi communities: Sunni, Shia,...…

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…16 July 25 • 2019 jn continued on page 18 Readers Share Favorite Memories of the Palace I n last week’ s issue, there was a story about the Palace of Auburn Hills being set for demolition this fall. Many people weighed in with what the building meant to them, includ- ing friends and family of the late Bill Davidson and the late Robert “Bob” Sosnick, who were instrumental in the development of the Palace. RIK KOWALL One of my many m...…

…July 25 • 2019 17 jn Thursdays 1 pm - 4 pm August 1 & September 5 Bring your friends and your favorite game! Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub. will be served. There is no charge to attend but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY THE MONDAY PRIOR TO GAME DAY. Register online at temple-israel.org/GameDay or RSVP to Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. Bagel breakfast will follow services. For ...…