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July 19, 2018 • Page Image 17

…jews d in the Jewish Contributions to Humanity # in a series Jews Who Put Hollywood On the Map. Jeff Dreifus, a student rabbi interning with The Well, leads a discussion. A Jewish Lens The Well explores opioid addiction. JASON RUBENFIRE SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS T he opiate crisis in America has reached epidemic stan- dards. According to the CDC, overdose deaths claimed approximately 64,000 American lives in 2016, with the numbers s...…

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…jews d in the continued from page 17 Panelists: Dr. Elise Gilbert Aronowitz, Dr. Shawn Achtman, moderator Stephanie Steinberg, Josh Roberts and Judge Edward Sosnick. Randee Black JFS Resource Center Director Introducing Jewish Detroit’s New Resource for Connecting You to the Help You Need If you or someone you know could use some assistance, the Jewish community is here to help. One call or visit to jhelp.org is all it takes to connect ...…

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…jews d & in the faces places MEL DRYMAN Raised in Detroit, Experienced in Arizona Your Professional & Dedicated ARIZONA REALTOR Mobile: (480) 239-8686 mel.dryman@azmoves.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated 2117430 The Holocaust Memorial Center (HMC) in Farmington Hills hosted an award ceremony May 17 for the second annual Kappy Family Anne Frank Art & Writing Competition. The competition is presented with support from t...…

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…sports Relive the Tigers’ Glorious 1968 Season At B’nai Moshe STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER FILM AND ARCHIVES OF WWII AND THE HOLOCAUST Wednesday, July 25, 9am–4pm A free workshop for teachers and the community by the Mémorial de la Shoah (Paris, France) with renowned historians Christian Delage and Jacques Fredj, organized in conjunction with the new exhibition ‘Filming the Camps: John Ford, Samuel Fuller, George Stevens, from Hollywoo...…

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…Dr. Craig Singer moments AUG. 8, 2017 Abrams David and Adrianne Abrams of Commerce Township proudly announce the birth of their son, Noah Michael Abrams (Yehuda Michael). He is named in memory of paternal grandmother Julia Abrams (Yehudit). Noah was welcomed home with love by his big sister Talia Abrams. Paternal grandparents are Leonard Abrams of Novi and the late Julia Abrams. Maternal grandparents are Karl VanBaak of Madison Heights and...…

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…spirit WIKIMEDIA COMMONS What would you do without leg pain? Men pray at the Western Wall in 1929. Tisha B’Av 101 Varicose veins can result in painful leg symptoms. Allure Medical can heal your legs with a non-invasive treatment with no downtime. Leg pain is not the only symptom associated with varicose veins. Other symptoms may include: - Restless Legs - Bulging Veins - Swelling - Discoloration - Ulcers - Itching Free Leg Exams To ...…

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…spirit G H UA N O H torah portion F INE C HINESE D INING “A wonderful adventure in fine dining” ~ Danny Raskin From Sorrow To Joy T his Shabbat coincides with the 9th of Av on the Hebrew calendar. Known in Hebrew as Tishah b’Av, it is the day on which we annually mark the destruction of both holy temples in Jerusalem by fasting and mourning. This year, however, since it coincides with Shabbat, dream home, a home much not only do we push...…

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…arts&life art / on the cover LEFT: A stained-glass and copper Magen David is lit from inside. THIS PHOTO: Tom Fox works on a copper figure in his home studio. A Living Museum Local artist Tom Fox has created a wonderland of creativity in his West Bloomfi eld home. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER BRETT MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHER 30 July 19 • 2018 jn J udi and Tom Fox have filled their West Bloomfield home with more than 400 multi-...…

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…to crystal radios in Hungary. In Israel, he served in the Air Force and was employed by El Al Airlines, designing and repairing airplane parts. After coming to Detroit, Fox studied engineering at Wayne State University and was hired by the Chrysler Corp. as a pro- cess engineer. He retired from Chrysler as a supervisor in advanced manufacturing and was an automotive consultant for about five years. “I think about how a work of art can move and...…

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…arts&life books Faces Of All Places And Races D ebra Darvick celebrates diversity in the Jewish community and wants children to do the same. Years ago, while waiting for her own two youngsters during Hillel Day School dismissal, she looked closely at the different Jewish faces, and the experience inspired a picture book showcas- ing what she saw and carrying that into racial diversity. SUZANNE CHESSLER I Love Jewish Faces resulted CONTRIBU...…

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…arts&life eat right now Keep Your Colon Healthy S ummer is here — we want to fling open the windows and let in the light and air. It’s also the perfect time to slow down, renew your health and detoxify your body, specifically Stacy Goldberg your colon. Columnist While you are reading a book on the beach, you have the opportune time to also learn strategies to decrease your risk of colorectal can- cer and provide the internal “closet cleani...…

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…arts&life celebrity jews NATE BLOOM COLUMNIST AT THE MOVIES Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot is based on the true-life story of the late John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix, 48). His severe alcoholism led to a car accident that left him a quadriplegic. Callahan gradually regains the will to live via an unlikely mentor: a rich, gay guy named Dexter (Jonah Hill, 34). Dexter sponsors John and also conducts AA-therapy ses- sions at his home. C...…

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…on the go people | places | events MONDAY, JULY 23 TALK IN YIDDISH 2 pm, July 23. Naomi Pinchuk leads the Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. At the JCC, Room 204, West Bloomfield. $2. Info: theactivelife@jccdet.org or Rosa, 248-432-5467. JEWS FROM HISTORY 7:30 pm, July 24. “Sarah Schenirer and the Revolution in Jewish Education.” Title of the next self-contained lecture in a series, “Jewish Mount Rushmore: Four Figures Who...…

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…on the go JULY 26: FILMING THE CAMPS continued from page 37 JCC MOVIE MATINEE 1-2:30 pm, July 25. The Active Life Program shows No Ordinary Hero. At the JCC, West Bloomfield. Free. Info: Rosa, rchessler@jccdet. org or 248-432-5467. DROP IN & LEARN 1-2:30 pm, July 25. “Jewish Salonica: Between the Ottoman Empire and Modern Greece” is the next topic in the Wednesday video series. Prof. Devin E. Naar will discuss the fate of Salonica’s Jews. ...…

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…CHINESE PEOPLE EAT HERE JULY 29 JEWS AT THE BALLPARK JULY 31 ISRAELI SCOUTS CONCERT 1:10 pm, July 29. First pitch of Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians baseball game on “Jewish Heritage Day.” A pack- age of items is available, including game ticket, Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Hall of Fame plaque, Detroit Tigers kip- pah and donation to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. At Comerica Park, Detroit. Various prices; pick up at Wil...…

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…business A Modern Twist On Boxing JESSICA VERONA SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS Rebel Fitness opens in Bloomfield Twp. Michelle Landry and Noah Dorfman 40 July 19 • 2018 B outique boxing studio Rebel Fitness opened its doors on April 20 in Bloomfield Township, and owners Noah Dorfman, 36, and Michelle Landry, 32, couldn’t be more excited. The couple, both natives of Bloomfield Hills, maintain that their new venture is a perfect combinati...…

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…soul of blessed memory Community Minded C harlotte R. DeRoven, 96, of West Bloomfield, died July 13, 2018. She had a strong com- mitment to the community and civic engagement. She became aware of the vital need to expand emergency medical services through- out Oakland County. Mrs. DeRoven was the consumer DeRoven information chairwoman as a member of the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services Council. In the early 1980s, she was instrum...…

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…Y OU ’ VE ALWAYS ANTICIPATED EACH OTHER ’ S NEEDS . BILL ERNST, 87, of Bloomfield Township, died July 13, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Ernst; son and daughter- Ernst in-law, Daniel Ernst and Angela Petersen-Ernst; daughters and son- in-law, Debra and Todd Shanker, Amy Ernst; brother and sister-in-law, Markus and Debra Ernst; grandchil- dren, Zachary, Maxwell, Helen and Levi; many loving nieces, nephews, other family memb...…

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…LENORE RITA SHAPIRO, 78, of Rochester, died July 9, 2018. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Melissa Shapiro Mendelson, Michael (Tim Thompson) Mendelson; daughter, Beth Mendelson Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Burton and Suzy Farbman; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Dr. Neal Marcus; grandchildren, Josh Mendelson, Gabby Mendelson, Emily Brown, Jacob Brown, Brandon Bohm, Courtney Bohm and Collin Racinowski; many l...…

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…soul of blessed memory Reform Leader Was A Transformative Force Richard Siegel, director emeritus of the HUC-JIR Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management, died July 12, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. He was a transforma- Siegel tive force in the Jewish world, through his com- mitment to strengthening professional education, enhancing Jewish culture and advancing contemporary Jewish identity formation. He was dedicated for more than four ...…

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…raskin the best of everything A Rhapsody Of Flavors Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Find authentic Hungarian cuisine in Southgate. Darlene and Steve Szatmari Honorable truly ethnic din- ing continues to hold a coveted place in the stomachs of many, and among favorites is a local Hungarian restaurant that is going into its 25th year as among the largest Hungarian eateries of esteem in North America. The outside sign says Rhapsody, but it...…

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…looking back From the DJN Davidson Digital Archive In a rare 1919 snapshot of the Wilkins Street Talmud Torah, standing in front of the door is Bernard Isaacs, who ran the school (and later United Hebrew Schools). The Lithuanian-born Isaacs was living in Indiana before moving to Detroit. When he interviewed for the Wilkins Street job, the committee checked his lug- gage to see if it contained a tallis and tefil lin before offering him the jo...…

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…JEFF & MATT BARKER 40 HOMES SOLD IN 2018 248.425.6000 2 00 July 12-18, 2018 / 29 Tamuz-6 Av 5778 $ thejewishnews.com Preserving Culture Keter Torah marks 100 years of the Sephardic community in Detroit. …

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…Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review • Dear Debra • Rebel Fitness contents July 12-18, 2018 / 29 Tamuz- 6 Av 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 24 36 16 views 5-8 27 30 31 jews in the d spirit 10 preserving culture 32 Keter Torah marks 100 years of the Sephardic community in Detroit. arts&life jews in the digital age 34 16 Protecting our kids in the dark web. 18 lending talents michigan rocks! Rock painting and hiding are a ...…

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…views for openers Big Lessons From A Tiny Person C onversations with my grand- daughter are expanding beyond burbles and trills to delicious mispronunciations that will become the stuff of family lore. Ohdor means “please open the door.” UpDown is a request to read the Olivia book about opposites. More than her darling gymnas- tics with the English language, Olivia’s actions speak potent lessons. In a single Debra Darvick week, this little...…

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…views letters Good Things Are Happening We may be not aware of some very good things happening in our community. The massive effort by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, Jewish Family Service, BBYO and synagogues as well as Jewish day schools called “We Need to Talk” is designed to reduce teen depres- sion with significant funding and many professionals involved. BBYO has the highest membership in more than 10 years and is led b...…

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…DMITRIY FELDMAN SVARSHIK views essay A roadside landmark in the Golan Heights Heightened Defense Israeli control of the Golan yields a broader benefit. I Syria in the Six-Day War of 1967. In that t’s a ridge for the ages, a bulwark war, Israel pre-emptively thwarted an against Islamist tyranny from the impending Arab attack. When Syria con- north and a vista providing sweeping trolled the Golan, Syrian snipers views of upper Israel. cou...…

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…Temple Israel’s Afternoon Concert Series Celebrating our 21st Year Girl’s Night Out r o o utd o 5 pm ncert co CHAMPAGNE + CHOCOLATE Young women (20s-40s) are invited to join us at Bon Bon Bon as we celebrate Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love! THURSDAY, JULY 26 - 7 PM BON BON BON - 11360 JOSEPH CAMPAU, HAMTRAMCK Learn how to make several different ERQERQVIURPVWDUWWRÀQLVKWRWDNH home to a loved one (or to stash away for some self-love)! Sa...…

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…jews d in the BRIAN MASSERMAN on the cover Preserving Culture Keter Torah marks 100 years of the Sephardic community in Detroit. ABOVE: Descendants of Judith and Jacob Chicorel at the 100th anniversary gala. RIGHT: Judith and Jacob Chicorel in 1925 with the first four of their seven children. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he distinction between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Judaism is evident the moment one walks into the building ...…

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…jews d in the continued from page 10 In 2002, the synagogue’s Torahs come to their new home. Keter Torah’s permanent home in West Bloomfield Andree Nordan prepares a sweet carrot, prune and almond dessert from Morocco. A Chanukah celebration in the Keter Torah social hall Members of Keter Torah display information about Detroit’s Sephardic community in the 1980s. led up to the 1990s, when here was struggling and that an Israeli enginee...…

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…ON EXHIBIT JULY 26 – DECEMBER 30 John Ford | Samuel Fuller | George Stevens filming the camps from Hollywood to Nuremberg D irectors John Ford, Samuel Fuller and George Stevens created classics like The Grapes of Wrath, Shane and The Big Red One. They also filmed the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. This powerful exhibit explores these filmmakers’ experiences during and after WWII, their confrontation with Nazi atrocities, and the...…

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…jews d in the continued from page 12 What would you do without leg pain? like Turkey, Morocco or Tunisia, one community may have had a greater representation and influence than others — right now there is a strong Azerbaijani Jewish representation — but this has not been a cause for conflict in carrying out services and traditions, Natan says. A PERMANENT HOME Varicose veins can result in painful leg symptoms. Allure Medical can heal you...…

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