…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 55 REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040, tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULAR/H...…
…56 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE ON THE COVER All music lovers are invited to celebrate Klezmer and Yiddish culture. M ichigan is gearing up for its first annual Klezmer Festival, KlezMitten. Spearheaded by Alan Posner of Berkley, the Sept. 15 event will include heritage-rich performances by four area Klezmer bands and a lively celebration of all things Yiddish, right here in Downtown Detroit. Posner’s goal of the pilot event is...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 57 J N the band’s part-time dance leader. Posner’s wife of nine years, Michelle, plays the flute in the band. Their sons Asher, 7, and Owen, 5, are clearly following in the family’s musi- cal footsteps although neither play an instrument yet. As well as the Posners, Klezundheit includes violinist David Reed, alto saxist Matt Harris, trumpeter David Lurie, trom- bonists Zoe Cutler and Howard Collens, tubist Matt Ad...…
…58 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 M imi Fox has spent many years devoting her jazz guitar talents to compos- ing, live performing, recording and teaching. She has connected with platforms in Michigan, where a Kalamazoo-made guitar has been designed in her honor. In all her musical time around the world, Fox hasn’t been scheduled to appear with the Detroit Jazz Festival — until this year, when the Mimi Fox Organ Trio can be heard from 8:05-9...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 59 DETAILS KlezMitten will take place Sept. 15 at International Institute, Midtown Detroit, 111 E. Kirby St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $20; kids under 12 are free. Kosher food will be provided by Small World Kitchen. For more information, email Alfposner@gmail.com. Link for tickets: https://klezundheit.ludus.com. Goltz, the newest member of the Klezmephonic band; she only joined in 2022. “I’m exc...…
…6 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: ...…
…60 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N MORE KANE, TWO NEW SERIES AND TWO NEW FLICKS Last week, I had an item about Between the Temples, a critical- ly acclaimed film that opened in theaters on Aug. 23. I noted that Carol Kane, 72, co-stars in the film. She plays a widow who takes bat mitzvah lessons from a much-younger, widowed cantor (Jason Schwartzman, 44). They eventually enter into an unlikely romantic relationship. In my column, I inadvert...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 61 J N ARTS&LIFE WEEKLY RECIPE N othing says fall is coming like the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon wafting through your home. These Cinnamon Pop Tart Bars are a nostalgic treat, taking you back to childhood mornings when breakfast meant a sweet pastry fresh from your mom’s toaster. They’re a delightful companion to your morning coffee or a cold glass of milk. I hope these bars bring as much joy to your ...…
…62 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N SEE ‘FIDDLER’ NOW-SEPT. 22 Fiddler on the Roof is on stage at the Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. Third St., Saint Clair, Mich. This epic, timeless musical is both a spirited, humorous look at rural life and a serious portrait of sweeping change. For tickets: thumbcoasttheaters.com. CRITTERS UP CLOSE NOON-3 PM, AUG. 31 (SAT.) At the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor. This monthly series fe...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 63 MUSICAL STAGED SEPT. 6-22 (THURS.+) At Birmingham Players, 34660 Woodward, Birmingham. Memphis the Musical is a tale of fame, forbidden love and the power of music set in the racially charged 1950s. In a city divided by prejudice, one man dares to challenge the status quo, igniting a cultural revolution. This production contains racially charged content and language, as well as scenes of physical abuse. Vie...…
…64 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 45. Labor Day Word Search Carpenter September Break Celebrate End Summer Police Picnic Fall Teacher School Workers Weekend Monday Family Holiday Vacation Firefighter Nurse Barbecue The recent Olympics were fantastic. Simone Biles did amazing things during the gymnastics competition — although I was surprised...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 65 J N H igher Hopes! is once again partnering with Famous Dave’s to provide a Labor Day BBQ feast for 1,000 families fighting food insecurities in Detroit. Families in the Detroit Head Start programs will pick up generous food kits on Friday, Aug. 30. Included in the kits is everything needed for a delicious Labor Day weekend BBQ, including pork, spices, sauces, sides, Jiffy mix, watermelon, baked beans, fres...…
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…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 69 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY LAWRENCE COHEN, 91, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 20, 2024. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Lisa Cohen, and Ted and Julie Cohen; daughter, Margaret “Miggy” Cohen; grandchildren, Jonah Cohen, Jordan and Megan Cohen, and Sara Swain; great-grandchild, Brielle Cohen. Mr. Cohen was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Cohen. Interment was at Mac...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 7 J N JOIN US! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH 12:00-2:00PM LONGACRE HOUSE 24705 FARMINGTON ROAD FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336 RSVP by September 18TH by calling (248) 850-1351. You’re invited to a special lunch and learn event with Rose Senior Living Farmington Hills, a brand- new senior living community in your neighborhood. Learn about Rose Senior Living and the benefits of joining our Founders Club! Independent Livi...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 70 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N Road, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48033, epilepsymichigan.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JACK IRWIN FRANKFORD, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 17, 2024. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Deb Bingham, Warren and Richelle Frankford; daughter and son- in-law, Michelle and Dr. Evan Glazer; grandchildren, Ashlee...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 71 J N coville-apartments. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ALLAN KATZ, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Katz; sister, Bess Gorelick; nieces and nephews, Linda Gordon, Elaine and Mark Blumenfeld, Gerry Gorelick and Susan Levitan, and Nancy Gorelick and Cyrus Hoseyni; other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Katz was the loving brother of the late Sarah and the ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 72 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N continued from page 71 beloved sister of the late Maxine Herman; the mother of the late Adam Niskar. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. LEO DAVID ORDIN, 95, of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2024. He was the ...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 73 grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Rimar, Isaac and Lev Latin. Albert was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Rimar. Interment took place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Contributions may be made to the World War II Legacy Memorial. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ROSLYN NADINE (PERNICK) SPENCER, 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 14, 2024, in Woodland Hills, Calif. Roz was born in ...…
…74 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N Theodore Bikel: Renaissance Man L ast Sunday, The J held a special event to commemorate a most extraordinary person: Theodore Bikel (1924-2015). It featured the debut of the documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem. As the event announcement stated, Bikel’s “contributions in the fields of music, drama, Yiddishkeit and tikkun olam continue to influence.” If anyone deserves the title of a “Ren...…
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…8 | AUGUST 29 • 2024 J N W hen Nate Sherman, 17, heads off to school at the University of Michigan this fall, he’ll know more about what to expect as a Jewish student on campus, he says. The incoming freshman from Bloomfield Hills says he feels more prepared after taking part in a “Jewish Students on Campus” event for students and parents on building community and combating antisemitism. The Aug. 14 event, hosted at Temple Shir...…
…AUGUST 29 • 2024 | 9 J N on around the country, it’s just a matter of finding what works.” Tessa Hewitson, a rising junior from White Lake who attends University of Michigan-Dearborn, was asked by her Hillel director to speak on the panel. She says as one of the estimated 50 Jewish students on her campus, it was important to her to participate. “What my Jewish impact looks like on campus is different from those where they can hav...…
…$200 Aug. 22-28, 2024 / 18-24 Av, 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Nine young adults from Israel help campers and seniors connect with their heritage. See page 8 Comes to Life at The J Israeli Culture Israeli Culture …
…ABOVE CLOCKWISE: Bar Ashkenazi and Tomer Shalom El. Eden Nahmias and Maayan Cohen. Mylah Dorsey and Maor Levy slap each other high-fives. Eden Nahmias and Maayan Cohen take a break for the camera. continued from page 9 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 10 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N entirely modified for the 2024 camp season. Each Shaliach is still paired up with a community host family, and while they may not be living with them, these famil...…
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…continued from page 10 OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER 12 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N Some, like Levy, are food and out- door specialists, while others, like Cohen and Nahmias, simply love working with children. For many Shlichim, their time at The J is a respite from the ongoing war and tension they face in Israel. A few are even returning to military service after camp ends. Still, the Israeli way of life contin- ues for Shlichim in Metro De...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 13 J N of the community, and now they feel so comfortable in our build- ing, it’s like they have lived here for months.” However, Shlichim don’t just retire to their quarters to sleep and return to camp the next day. They host events for Meer residents, the most recent of which was an Israeli dance party. “Having the personal bond to Israel and Israelis has been so important to the residents at this time,” Mittelm...…
…14 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N I f you follow the news, especially since Oct. 7, you already know about student government resolutions condemning Israel, faculty resolutions calling for divestment from Israel, encampments blocking sections of campus, demonstrations disrupting school events and chants for immediate ceasefire or for global intifada. As campuses prepare to welcome students back, will the anti-Israel resolutions and prote...…
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…16 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 Management, emeritus, and professor of urban planning, notes that members of the academic community display ignorance when they issue statements against Israel. “I am amazed about how little some colleagues know about the history of the Middle East and Jews,” he says. He finds it overwhelming that people defend Hamas or use the word “context” when dealing with the murder and rape of Jews. What would have to...…
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…18 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N I n April, the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) national office released its “Campus Antisemitism Report Card.” ADL produced this analysis during a time of incredible volatility on college campuses. “It takes the temperature at a moment in time and provides a roadmap for improving campus climate,” the report card states. The report looked at 85 colleges and universi- ties with the highest Jewish student populati...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 19 J N and their families and help universities see a path to making life better for students on cam- pus. “In the report card, we say include antisemitism in your code of conduct; talk about it in your policies; give a real definition of what antisemitism is; tell your students what the policies are,” Normandin says. “Both U-M and MSU have clear processes for reporting antisemitic incidents and clear religious acc...…
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…20 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N M ichael Jackson-Bolanos, the man accused of killing Detroit Jewish lay leader Samantha Woll, had his remaining murder and home invasion charges dismissed by a Wayne County Circuit Court judge during his retrial/sentencing hearing on Aug. 9. Judge Margaret Van Houten said she dismissed the felony murder charge against Michael Jackson- Bolanos because of case precedent. The prosecution plans on appealing...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 21 For the Joys of Independent Senior Living 2024 CALLING ALL MAHJONG PLAYERS! Join us for game day - with or without your team! Lunch will be served August 27, 2024 • Noon Please RSVP by 8/25/24, 248.985.7215 or aswb.dsm@allseasonsliving.com 5600 Drake Road | West Bloomfield, MI 48322 AllSeasonsWestbloomfield.com Winter Perpetual Care Policy Change at Beth El Memorial Park In late July, a letter was se...…
…22 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N A rad Kauf sits in the empty dining area of the bagel shop he is supposed to be manag- ing. He’s got some new recipes proof- ing in the back, but they’re just sheets of raw dough. There’s no one on hand to do the baking. Everyone on staff at the Detroit Institute of Bagels either quit or was fired last month after a conflagration centered in part on Israel, Kauf’s homeland. “I was ashamed. I was embar- rasse...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 23 J N THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 1-4:30 1-4:30PM PM JEWISH FAM JEWISH FAMILY SER ILY SERVICE VICE 6555 WEST MAPLE ROAD, WEST BLOOMFIELD Are you caring for a loved one? Are you caring for a loved one? Join us for our FREE Family Caregiver Expo. Join us for our FREE Family Caregiver Expo. This informative day is designed to support and empower caregivers like you! This informative day...…
…24 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 suppliers — had fled for the suburbs. Newman said he was inspired by the Jewish delis of his youth. Yet his business struggled, and he shut its doors in 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reopening in Kafka’s building last year, next door to Kauf’s cafe, Newman hired a young, diverse and close-knit staff that spoke of wanting to create a “commu- nity” around the shop. Kauf himself was a big fan; he bui...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 25 notions about us, our work and beliefs.” ‘WE’RE NOT WANTED’ As news of the closure rippled through Detroit, Zionism became the prevailing narrative as to why it happened. The store’s Instagram page began filling up with comments accusing the new owner of being a “Zionist,” while one Reddit commenter who claimed to be an ex-staffer theorized, “He’s practicing: exploiting Detroit so he can go do illegal s**t in...…
…M ere months after the war began, naturally everyone’s pain-filled hearts were in the east. “There’s a war in Israel; hostages remain captive; families are displaced … It’s difficult to celebrate or switch emotional gears, ” Dr. Janet Snider of Southfield said to the stand- ing-room-only crowd at The Piano Place in Troy last spring. “Somehow, music has the power to unify and transform us, whatever we are feeling. ” The “Memorable M...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 27 J N O n July 29, before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Detroit Maccabi Games at Little Caesars Arena, a dedication ceremony took place for a Magen David Adom (MDA) Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU), sponsored by Marshall and Rhoda Tobin. Rabbi Aaron Starr of Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield offered a blessing for the vehicle. This was one of two MICUs made possible by the Tobins, who were the pres...…
…I n July 2023, two Oak Park women presented their emerging nonprofit “ Ashir” to an entire board of the Orthodox Union in Shark Tank-style via Zoom. They explained why their program was important and unique and how it could help the Jewish com- munity. Their organization won a mod- est grant, but according to Rivky Rothenberg and Tsippi Gross, the con- nections they made from the cohort of other fledgling organizations and the advic...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 29 J N W hen a loved one passes away, we might feel that their soul is helping to pull strings for us from up in heaven. That’s what Andrea Stierna of Oak Park believes helped her find her bashert. Andrea grew up in Oak Park. Two years after her beloved father, Charles Gorevitz, passed away on April 7, 2001, Andrea went to watch a movie, Runs in the Family, with her mother and brother. “It was a great movie; we...…
…AUGUST 22 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 Israeli Culture Comes to Life at The J Nine young adults from Israel help campers and seniors connect with their heritage. 14 A Return to Campus Will anti-Israel demonstrations on Michigan campuses continue? 18 ADL’s Campus Report Card A measure of antisemitism at 85 colleges and universities. 20 Char...…
…30 | AUGUST 22 • 2024 J N I n May 2024, pro-Palestinian students and other supporters established a small encampment on the grounds of the University of Windsor. About two dozen students and non-students erected tents on university property. This followed several rallies and protests against Israel and the war in Gaza with demands that the University of Windsor should sever ties with companies that provide arms to Israel. The Uni...…
