… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 51 ESTHER ALLWEISS INGBER A s some individuals age, responding “What?” to nearly everything said, is a curt way to ask that something be repeated. At other times, there may be no response at all because the speaker wasn’ t heard. Such interactions can be frus- trating to both parties. Social interactions may gradually become fewer and fewer, with the person being left out feeling isolated and even depressed. ...…
…52 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D Inclusive Service Dementia-friendly Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur service brings comfort to families. ALISON SCHWARTZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS D ebra Yamstein, direc- tor of the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program in Southfield and West Bloomfield, was sitting in synagogue with her two small children when she had a lightbulb moment. “My kids were 6 and 4 at the time and were...…
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…54 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D The Marcus family: Scott, Ethan, Dana and Mason. C ontinuing its outreach into Metro Detroit neighborhoods where there are growing yet unaf- filiated pockets of Jewish families and individuals, the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit held an end-of-the summer Shabbat in the Park on Sept. 6 to kick off its Birmingham Jewish Community initiative. Approximately 40 families att...…
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…56 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D Ernst Heart Center New gift from Max and Debra Ernst consolidates Beaumont cardiac care. T he new Max and Debra Ernst Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, is dedicated to consolidating cardiac care, par- ticularly for patients with heart failure, into a convenient and comprehensive area. Through this $5 million gift, Orchard Lake residents Max and Debra Ernst increased their sup- ...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 57 Please join us for the third annual TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM BROTHERHOOD BUSINESS & SENIOR EXPO FREE & OPEN to the public! Showcase your business! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 1pm to 4pm At Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Rd. Join us to showcase your business or service. We are looking for mortgage bankers, attorneys, insurance, health & beauty, senior healthcare, chiropractors, physical therapists, dentists, personal t...…
…58 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM “W hen my mother was ill and died last year, our congregation dropped off more kugels than we knew what to do with. But when Laura died from the overdose, not one per- son came over after the shivah to see how I was doing. No one asked if I wanted to talk about it … my congregation, my friends, even my rabbi did what needed to be done, but treated my daughter’ s death as if it were deli...…
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…60 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM Jews in the D continued from page 58 ery. The daylong event ended with brainstorming a variety of ways we could encourage more openness, education and avail- ability of services. A local task force began meeting regularly with a mission “ to imagine and work toward a Jewish commu- nity that is coordinated in its vision to eliminate the stigma of addiction while being able to provide commun...…
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…62 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D T he prompt for a high school writing assignment: “As long as we have ignorance, we will continue to have superstition.” The student — my daughter — read that prompt aslant: “As long as we do not bother to understand another culture, we can dismiss its practices as mere superstition.” Ignorant people call what other people do “superstition,” but everyone’ s practices make sense in conte...…
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…64 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D continued from page 62 of the burial society putting shrouds on a corpse. Chewing on a string might demonstrate that the garment wearer still lives. Especially common among Jews from Galicia and Lithuania, the practice of pulling on one’ s ears when sneezing has engendered heated arguments. Should one ear or both be pulled (or tugged) and should one pull up or down? The reason for this c...…
…SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 65 Dr. Lucy H. Shields Henney, DVM and the Doctors & Staff of Oakland Veterinary Referral Services and the 24 Hour Oakland Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Facility wish you & yours L’ Shanah Tovah! 1400 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-334-6877 Celebrating our 30th Year Giving your Pet the Highest Quality Critical Care now including Veterinary Eye Care R E F L E C T I O N T R A N...…
…66 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 THEJEWISHNEWS.COM Jews in the D Fact-Finding Mission UMatter Teens take to the road to learn about mental health issues. T he UMatter Teen Fact- Finding Mission, an interactive, three-day educational trip that took place Aug. 12-14, provided Jewish teenagers the chance to learn the scope of the mental health epidemic in their community. The goals were to recog- nize the problem, spur the conversation ab...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 67 The clergy and staff at Temple Israel wish each of you a happy & healthy new year! - 5780 - L ’ Shana T ova 5725 WALNUT LAKE ROAD, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 248-661-5700 TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG …
…68 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D Nathan Kohnert, Brittany Dean and Job Coach Jessica Brand. Life Skills Program aids young adults with special needs. Y oung adults living with special needs don’ t have many chances to learn life skills outside of their own homes. The Jewish Community Center’ s special needs department has changed that. This summer, the department began a program with Jewish Senior Life (JSL) and its Me...…
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…72 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Jews in the D DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Go online to vote September 12, 2019 through September 26, 2019 Vote for your favorite restaurants, events, doctors and more! to be featured in the December 19, 2019 issue of The Detroit Jewish News. Each ballot will enter you to win a $100 gift card to The Whitney in Detroit. https://thejewishnews.com/ best-of-the-jewish-news-2019 The Program for Holocaust Survivo...…
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…74 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 BY STEVE STEIN sports HIGHlights brought to you in partnership with NMLS#2289 Farmington Hills native David Vinsky had a solid first season as a professional baseball player. The St. Louis Cardinals’ 15th-round draft choice in June finished the summer as the starting centerfielder for the State College (Pa.) Spikes in the short-season Class A New York-Penn League. His .284 batting average ranked seventh...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 75 Howard Weingarten had a passion for baseball and specifically, the Detroit Tigers. The West Bloomfield resident died in a car accident in late 2018 at age 65. To honor him, his longtime significant other Deby Lebow created the Howard Weingarten Memorial Baseball Outing. The outing was held Aug. 31 at The Corner Ballpark, former site of Tiger Stadium. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which included a game on the...…
…76 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 sports HIGHlights Nate Emery of Farmington Hills, one of the top rock climbers in his age group in the country, grew his hair out for three years so he could make a donation to Children With Hair Loss. The not-for-profit organization based in South Rockwood provides human hair replacement at no cost for children and young adults who have lost their hair because of an illness. Nate donated 13 inches of his l...…
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…78 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 heard about a tryout for the football team in the winter of my freshman year, so I decided to go. I’ m very happy I made that decision.” Louis didn’ t get into any games in the 2016 or 2017 sea- sons, although he was named Scout Team Player of the Week twice in 2017 for his role in helping U-M’ s special teams prepare for wins over Air Force and Rutgers. He saw limited game action in 2018, but enough to ea...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 79 Now Open In Midtown Detroit Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply Company, established in 1920, is proud to announce the opening of its newest showroom. The new showroom is located in the heart of the cultural district, Midtown Detroit. The new 5,000 Sq. ft. showroom features the first ever Decorative Plumbing & Lighting Showroom in the City of Detroit. With the City’s comeback in full swing and D...…
…80 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 sports HIGHlights STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER STATS Facts and stats on the Jewish News High School Athletes of the Year award, which has been presented since 1991: 73 — Number of athletes honored 39 — Number of males honored 34 — Number of females honored 26 — Number of years two athletes have been honored 9 — Number of years three athletes have been honored (1994, 1999, 2001, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 20...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 81 Thursday, November 7 DEDICATION We learned. We grew. LUNCHEON 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PROUD PARTNERS Former Durfee students, family members and friends are invited to reminisce and celebrate with Durfee Alumni, Senator Carl Levin and Congressman Sander Levin. The newest locaon for Metro Detroit Youth Clubs, located in Durfee, is being named in honor of the Levin brothers and Detroit philanthropist, James ...…
…Moments 82 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 AUG. 7, 2019 Chad and Whitney Techner are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Bonnie Sage Techner. Sharing in the joy are big siblings Eli and Miriam Techner. Grandparents are David and Ilene Techner of Birmingham, and Cindy Brown of Corvallis, Ore. Great-grandmothers are Wilma Toevs of Corvallis, Ore., and the late Babs Kaufman. Bonnie is named in honor of her great-grandfa- th...…
…Moments SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 83 P aul Needelman and Amy Krause-Needelman of Solana Beach, Calif., formerly of Oak Park and West Bloomfield, are thrilled to announce the recent mar- riage of their oldest daughter Sophie Needelman to Dr. Aaron Bloch, son of Drs. Jay and Joan Bloch of Cherry Hill, N.J. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Rabbi David Kornberg of Congregation Beth Am at the La Jolla Woman’ s Club. Sophie and Aar...…
…84 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Spirit torah portion T he Torah portion of Nitzavim is always read on the final Shabbat of the Jewish year, right before Rosh Hashanah. This is no accident; it reflects the fact that the portion contains sev- eral major Torah themes. Rashi, the foremost com- mentator on the Torah, explains that Moses gathered the entire Jewish nation on the day of his pass- ing in order to have them recommit to the Sina...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 85 Business Starting a Business New book offers advice from someone who’ s been there. A fter seven years of work- ing for a real estate com- pany, Matthew Fenster decided it was time to become his own boss. So, in 1998, he founded his own company, Paragon. Based in Royal Oak, it has grown into more than just real estate in the last 20 years. Now with Paragon’ s suc- cess, Fenster is releasing a book with ...…
…86 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 News from Israel Eretz New immigrants from North America arrive on a special “Aliyah Flight” with Nefesh B’ Nefesh at Ben Gurion International Airport last month. During the first seven months of 2019, 20,506 new immigrants arrived in Israel, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, reports the Globes business news outlet. The figure marks a 21 per- cent increase over the 15,965 i...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 87 Weighing just about 350 pounds, a new type of scientific satellite to be built in Israel will carry a telescope designed to observe the universe as it has not been seen before. The ULTRASAT, projected to launch in 2023, will operate in an ultraviolet range of light, nor- mally invisible to us, with a very large field of view. “This unique configuration will help us answer some of the big questions in astrop...…
…88 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 E ncores will resound throughout the 2019-20 season of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) as performers and community celebrate the 100th anniversary of Orchestra Hall. The venue, known for its topnotch acoustics and diverse talent, will showcase programming from its 1919-20 season and through the years as its history also is recalled through TV and web produc- tions, exhibitions and a book. The foresight...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 89 A hallmark concert, running Oct. 4-6, restages the first 1919 program. Michael Francis will conduct Weber’ s Overture to Oberon, Mozart’ s Double Piano Concerto in E-flat Major with pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton, Bach’ s T riple Piano Concerto in C Major with the Naughtons and pianist David Fung and Beethoven’ s Symphony No. 5. Violist Glenn Mellow, who is beginning his 40th season with the DS...…
…90 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Israeli Holiday Fare Rosh Hashanah recipes from Israel’ s top chefs. JESSICA HALFIN JTA R osh Hashanah menus, while tradi- tional and delicious, can also get a little stale year after year. With Israeli food trending across the globe, now is a per- fect time to add some authentic Israeli flavors to your holiday. We have gathered exclusive recipes from some of Israel’ s top chefs that are sure to start you...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 91 continued on page 92 singed and sliced in strips 3 Tbsp.ns olive oil ½ cup of arak, ouzo or other anise-flavored liquor 1 tsp. freshly ground oregano Salt to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 F . 2. Process the herbs in a food processor with the garlic and baguette. The mixture should be lightly sprinkled with olive oil until a consistent yet creamy texture. T ransfer to a piping bag and refrigera...…
…92 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Arts&Life DSO continued from page 89 me play in this concert,” says Feder, whose wife, harpist Cheryl Losey Feder, and son, Samuel, 5 months, enjoy listen- ing to him practice at home. “Having played in a lot of different halls, I understand the significance of this hall because not a lot of orchestras can be so lucky to call this kind of hall, with this kind of acoustics, their home. It is an absolute hon...…
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…94 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Arts&Life art Art Milestone Lynne Avadenka’ s work fi nds homes in four major exhibitions. I t’ s a four-exhibit milestone for Lynne Avadenka and print art enthusiasts. In October, Avadenka will be represented in four overlapping exhibits — two local, one in Jerusalem and one touring. “Intimations,” her first solo show in 10 years, will be on view Oct. 4-Nov. 23 at K. Oss Contemporary Art in Detroit. ...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 95 of Lamentations and includes ovals as symbols of overlap- ping connections. A mixed media piece about 12 feet across and including nontraditional letterpress printmaking and collage, has text addressing climate change and connects to her interests in the “Jerusalem Biennale,” which showcases the work of 200 international artists work- ing in groups of individuals as they react, in various forms of artistry...…
…96 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 AT THE MOVIES The big budget sci-fi flick Ad Astra opened last Friday and will be in theaters for several weeks. Capsule plot: Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones) and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of humans on Earth. The film was directed by and co-written by James Gray, 50. He’ s directed and writt...…
…On The Go people | places | events SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 97 EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL The hilariously, bloody tradition continues as Evil Dead: The Musical returns for its 10th season at the City Theatre inside Hockeytown Café in Detroit. Based on Sam Raimi’ s ’ 80s cult classic films, Evil Dead: The Musical unearths the old familiar story: Boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashe...…
…98 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital works to enhance childbirth safety with fewer caesarean sections. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Health C aesarean sections, a surgical method to deliver babies, were once somewhat rare. Today, however, seemingly everyone knows someone who has had a C-section rather than a tra- ditional vaginal delivery. The national C-section rate is 32 percent, with Michigan only sligh...…
… SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 | 99 Could you recognize someone in an abusive relationship? Maybe you need to take a closer look. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are in an abusive relationship. Could that one be someone you know? Could it be you? If you don’t like what you see in a friend’s relationship, or when you look in the mirror, give us a call. Does your partner monitor your email and texts? Do they control the finances and limit you wi...…
…100 | SEPTEMBER 26 • 2019 Health | Israel’s role Pressing Pause? Study could extend biological clock. W hen age 30 approaches, many women start paying attention to their biological clocks and their chances to conceive. Indeed, human eggs begin to mature from the onset of a woman’ s first period (usually between ages 10-15). As years pass, the eggs age and their quality decreases. “The critical age is 35,” said Dr. Yonatan Tzur, ...…
