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…moments Matchmaker, Matchmaker MARISA MEYERSON SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS NJP (Nice Jewish Person) Celena Ritchey Each month, The Well highlights an amazing (and eligible!) individual. The Well has agreed to share its Q & As with these amazing singles with the JN. This month, The Well has a conversation with NJP Celena Ritchey. 54 December 6 • 2018 jn Q : You spend your days as a Repair the World Fellow in Detroit. How did you disc...…

…moments Max Beckett led the Temple Beth El con- gregation in prayer, in a Havdalah service, as he was called to the bimah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Max was joined in celebration by his parents, Sheri Marcus and Bob Beckett; sister Emy Beckett; and proud grandmother Linda Marcus. Max is also the grandson of the late Dr. Henry Marcus. He is in seventh grade at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. Max has participated in Friends...…

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…arts&life theater Showtime! Heading to the Big Apple for the holidays? Here’s a guide of what not to miss — many with Jewish connections. ALICE BURDICK SCHWEIGER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS The Cher Show, Photo by Joan Marcus Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations traces Detroit’s R&B group the Temptations from the streets of the Motor City to the top of the charts. The electrifying musical score includes their legendary hi...…

…arts&life theater (212) 239-6200. Network, starring Bryan Cranston and Tony Goldwyn, is based on the classic 1976 iconic film by Paddy Chayefsky. Howard Beale is a news anchor who isn’t pulling in viewers and unravels during his final broadcast. But then rat- ings soar and Beale becomes the biggest thing on TV. Runs through March 17. At the Belasco Theatre. (212) 239-6200. The Cher Show tells the musical history of the pop star’s career. Bo...…

…PHOTO BY EEBERGER arts&life exhibits Life In Clay SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Pewabic unveils a new tile studio — plus, its annual holiday show. 60 December 6 • 2018 jn Tile to bring a connection to the Tree of Life. “We determined to give it the signa- ture look of the oak,” explains Sylvia, who researched lettering to make sure the proper forms were included. “I felt honored to be able to bring this significant addition to o...…

…arts&life exhibits Happy Hanukkah! 25% OFF CATERING ORDERS ON $100 OR MORE. RIGHT: In 1907, Pewabic moved to its new home, a Tudor Revival-style building on East Jefferson. The opening attracted many lumi- naries, including Charles Freer — founder of the Freer Gallery in Washington, D.C., who made his collection of Oriental art available for her to study. ABOVE: A rendering of the new Pewabic Tile Studio. BOTTOM: Star of David Tile. tinui...…

…arts&life exhibits ROBIN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER Small Wonders Holid Holiday da shoppers will fi nd All the Small S Things at Soul Studi Studio’s io annual gift show. details All the Small Things runs though Feb. 26, 2019, at Soul Studio, West Bloomfield. Friendshipcircle.org.soul. CLOCKW CLOCKWISE: W Handmade abstract clock by y Danielle Rahmoloer; a by Fabian Israel; a winter scene s shimmery shimme e pillow by Andy Feinberg. Fei...…

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…arts&life/ music Deaf Jams Jake Bass and Sean Forbes in the studio Musical legends join forces for the Deaf and Loud Experience. JULIE EDGAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER R apper Sean Forbes and two other deaf performers will share the stage with the DSO at Orchestra Hall Dec. 16 for a perfor- mance of Motown and other Detroit- centric music that is bound to be as profound as it will be unusual. Forbes, Grammy-winning percus- sionist Dame Evelyn G...…

…18. “This is the first foray into a full immer- sion for a deaf person as it relates to the whole picture at a concert,” Bacow says. “It’s the only way a deaf person can understand what is going on, as far as lyrics. Evelyn reads lips. Mandy was excited to participate in this because Evelyn is one of the greatest musi- cians in the world, who happens to be deaf. It puts a spotlight on diversity and inclusion by adding sign language to this con...…

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…on the go editor's picks people | places | events SUNDAY, DEC. 9 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 KNITTERS MEET 9:30 am, Dec. 9. The Sisterhood of Adat Shalom Synagogue invites you to join them as they continue to make scarves, hats and afghans for charity. No experience necessary. For information: contact the synagogue office at 248- 851-5100. LUNCH & LEARN Noon, Dec. 12. Join Rabbi Norman T. Roman for lunch & learn discussion on “Modern Reform Respo...…

…on the go continued from page 67 SUNDAY, DEC. 16 DEC. 16 ‘FILMING THE CAMPS’ 2:30 pm, Dec. 16 & 23. Exhibit concludes on Dec. 30. Docent-led tours of the exhibit, which includes video footage shot by British, Soviet and American soldiers as they discovered Nazi camps. The images were presented as evidence when the Allied Forces of World War II formed an international tribunal to prosecute Nazi war criminals. At Holocaust Memorial Center, 2...…

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…views essay Lessons Learned From Receiving O ne annoying thing about being a writer is that when you’re in the middle of experiencing something, there’s always going to be people saying to you “Well, now you’ll have something new to write about!” Even more annoy- ing: They’re right! I recently had a painful Rochel Burstyn surgery (all better now though, yay!) and decided to share Three Things I Learned: 1. Every single phone call, card, t...…

…views commentary Jewish Support for Trump has Eroded W Berl Falbaum e should be grateful for small favors. That refers to the diminished support for Donald Trump from Jews in the 2018 mid- term election when compared to 2016 when Trump was elected pres- ident. In analyzing the midterm, much of the media focused on the fact that Jews voted overwhelmingly for Democrats. But that missed the point; historically, since the 1930s, Jews usually...…

…Securing Our Future The Joy and Allan Nachman Teen Leadership Trip to Israel Strengthens the Jewish Future for Our Young People A s a Past President and Board Member of Tamarack Camps, Allan Nachman has first-hand knowledge of the lasting impact of Jewish camping experiences on our young people. He also understands the life- changing effect of a journey to Israel, having twice served as a Federation Israel Teen Trip Chair. With those insight...…

…views guest column NIF Represents Our Most Essential Jewish Values Editor’s Note: This op-ed was written in response to “Commentary: The New Israel Fund Does NOT Support Israel” by Kobi Erez on Nov. 1, 2018. M etropolitan Detroit forged my Jewish values. When I think of Torah, I think of Saul Rube’s Talmud class at Hillel Day School. I think of endless sto- Michael ries, discussion and Brodsky questioning. I think of being endowed by our ...…

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…jews in the d Welcoming Strangers Local rabbi leads pilgrimage to border to protest U.S. immigration policies. Rabbi Josh Whinston of Temple Beth Emeth in Ann Arbor speaks to a multi-faith group protesting outside the Tornillo, Texas, detention center. LOUIS FINKELMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER R abbi Josh Whinston of Temple Beth Emeth in Ann Arbor led a group of 20 people, including 11 of his congregants as well as some from Ann Arbor’s Beth I...…

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…Religious leaders and other concerned Michiganders journeyed to Texas to protest U.S. policies regarding immigrants and asylum seekers. 2 018 H O L I D AY SHOW FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 4-8 PM SAT-SUN, DEC. 1-2, 12-6 PM One-of-a-Kind Sculptures + Gifts Free, public event with live glassblowing demonstrations Portion of the proceeds donated to the Michigan Humane Society “We take our own values seriously. We take care of the stranger. It is our To...…