…BEST. CAMP DIRECTOR. EVER! Congratulations, Lee Trepeck, on winning the esteemed Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Award for Outstanding Professional Service! Tamarack Camps’ Board of Directors would like to thank you for your boundless energy and tireless dedication to our agency. -Luckiest. Board. Ever. camp guide listings CAMP SHEMESH The Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake ...…
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…spirit Coming in 2018 torah portion New apartment homes for stylish senior living. The (Un)Common Tune JOHN HARDWICK Parshat Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23; Amos 2:6-3:8. Fox Run, the premier continuing care retirement community in Novi, is pleased to announce a stunning new residence building, scheduled to open in 2018! Designed to fit your budget, taste, and active lifestyle, the new apartment homes boast modern fixtures, open design, and...…
…arts&life PHOTO BY NECHAMA LEITNER music Crowning Matisyahu heads back to Detroit, home of his fi rst paying gig. 62 December 7 • 2017 jn Glory RABBI JASON MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER M atisyahu wasn’t always “Matisyahu.” Born Matthew Paul Miller, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who successfully fused a talent for beat- boxing, reggae rhythm and passionate performances saw his career take off in the early 2000s — during a ph...…
…giveaway! Visit the JN’s Facebook page or thejewishnews.com for the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Matisyahu at St. Andrew’s Hall. JN: Back when you were dressing as a chasid, were you concerned people focused more on your reli- gious outlook than on your music? M: When I started, my focus was completely on just myself. My thought wasn’t that I was going to get boxed in as this thing. I just said, “This is what I’m into.” I’m into re...…
…arts&life film One Of Us The new documentary, streaming on Netfl ix, reveals the consequences of leaving the Chasidic community. Etty, left, is featured in One of Us. A group of Chasidic women in One of Us 64 December 7 • 2017 jn GERRI MILLER N.Y. JEWISH JOURNAL F ewer than 2 percent of Chasidic Jews ever leave the fold. The documen- tary One of Us reveals why, tell- ing the stories of three people who have left — and paid a high ...…
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…on the go people | places | events friday, dec. 8 MODERN DANCE 7:30 pm, Dec. 8. Eisenhower Dance Detroit presents “December Dances,” featuring new works by choreographer Joshua Peugh and Stephanie Pizzo. At Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. $10-$18. Tickets: eisenhowerdance.org. editor's picks saturday, dec. 9 ULTIMATE ’80S BASH 8 pm, Dec. 9-midnight, Dec. 10. Remember the decade at party hosted by Jewish ...…
…on the go continued from page 67 tuesday, dec. 12 BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP TALK IN YIDDISH 1 pm, Dec. 12 & 26. Naomi Pinchuk leads Charles & Frances Driker Yiddish Conversation Club. Presentation of JCC Without Borders-The Active Life. At Prentis JSL Apartments, 15100 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. $2 each time. Info: Rosa, rchessler@ jccdet.org or 248-432-5467. 1 pm, Dec. 13. “Medication Management.” Mind U Gray Matters series presents speaker Wes Y...…
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…We’re going back to the beach!! 2018 JCC Maccabi Informational Meeting Sunday, December 17, 4 – 5 pm JCC – Handleman Hall Learn all about the JCC Maccabi experience and the Detroit Delegation. The JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest is one of the largest annual gatherings of Jewish teens from around the world! To be held in Orange County, California this summer, the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest offers teens the chance to be a part of an incred...…
…jews d nosh in the on the cover eats | drinks | sweets Well ‘Fed’ in Clarkston ALLISON JACOBS CONTRIBUTING WRITER TOP PHOTOS: The Fed is in a revamped 100-year- old Federal Reserve Bank. The interior boasts a tasteful blend of modern and vintage touches. FAR RIGHT: Reserve one of the two vaults for a private party. RIGHT: Fresh fruit can be found during the weekend brunch. S arah and James Schneider are no strangers to entertaining at h...…
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…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 Deadline for ad insertion is 10:00am the Monday prior to publication date. 200 EMPLOYMENT 274 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING BRIDGEWAY IS HIRING FULL-TIME CAREGIVERS Great benefits, open availability, and immediate start! 305 COMPUTER SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING t#BTFNFOU-FBLT t'PVOEBUJPO$SBDLT t3PE1PQT t%SZXBMM1BOF...…
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…soul Nibbles of blessed memory Nuts We use the FRESHEST Kosher Bakery, Nuts, Chocolate & Fruits ‘An Architect First And Foremost’ Same Day Local Delivery Nation Wide Delivery RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER SPECIAL L eonard Siegal was an leadership positions and imaginative archi- attending services every tect and a devoted Saturday morning with family man who lived a life sons David and Eric. He filled with passion, integrity was ...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 79 A Life Of Tzedakah And Hard Work J oseph Newman, 96, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2017. He was two months short of his 97th birthday and was one of the last Jewish self-made grocery men in Detroit. Rising from very humble beginnings, he developed a chain of super markets in the Detroit area in the ’50s and ’60s under the name Peter Pan Markets. He went on to become president of an extreme...…
…Y OU ’ VE ALWAYS ANTICIPATED EACH OTHER ’ S NEEDS . Erlich; many loving nieces, neph- ews and a world of devoted and loving friends. Mrs. Erlich was the loving daughter of the late Sylvia and the late Jess Miller; the dear daughter-in-law of the late Eva and the late Hy Erlich. Interment was at Hebrew Memorial Gardens at Beth Ahm Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms...…
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…Chapel. GRACE KATHERINE GOODMAN, 99, passed away Nov. 24, 2017, in West Hartford, Conn., where she had resided for the past 10 years. She was born in Detroit to Morris and Goodman Jennie Goldberg on April 11, 1918. Grace was strong, friendly, insightful, curious and an attentive listener. She had an appre- ciation of the arts, a wicked sense of humor, and was a great mah jong and bridge player Her many trips with her husband, Syd, including t...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 83 Lawson, Stella and Liv Friedman; ador- ing great-great-grandmother of Jace Hopkins; many loving friends, includ- ing her childhood friend Regina Ishbia Polinsky. Mrs. Starman was the beloved wife for 52 years of the late Jack Starman; mother of the late Leslie “Chi-Chi” Starman Friedman; treasured daugh- ter of the late Etta and the late David Hertzberg; cherished sister of the late Morris Hertz...…
…raskin 75 th an the best of everything niversary Love Those Luscious Ribs Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Ginopolis celebrates its 50th anniversary. Peter Ginopolis and Johnny Ginopolis Two among the best-liked and nicest gents in the restau- rant business are this year cel- ebrating their 50th anniversary together. Since back in 1967, when Johnny and Pete Ginopolis bought Capraro’s restaurant in Redford Township with their dad, Geo...…
…looking back Rain or shine, every G-Day, women went door to door to seek donations for the Allied Jewish Campaign. Armed with a solicitation kit and a comfortable pair of shoes, these women were instrumental in raising money for Detroit’s Jewish community. 1959. • Courtesy Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives. Historic photos are curated by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan. From the DJN Davidson Digital Archive I n my la...…
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…Detroit Jewish News n contents Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2017 / 12-18 Kislev 5778| VOLUME CLII, ISSU ISSUE 18 views 46 jews in the d 16 40 22 38 ON THE COVER: Artwork by Julie Wohl (above). SHABBAT LIGHTS Shabbat starts: Friday, Dec. 1, 4:42 p.m. Shabbat ends: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5:47 p.m. * Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar. FOR TEENS SIB LING MENTAL HEALTH celebrity jews 51 events/editor’s picks perfect ACT full circle...…
…Families with children 5 years of age and under are invited for a unique Shabbat experience. @ THE MAPLE S TRANGER Chanukah A MONG U s LUNCHEON with Bassie Shemtov, Director of the Friendship Circle’s Farber Center: “Where Talents Are Revealed” CHANUKAH, OH CHANUKAH! December 9th Temple Israel Join Sisterhood for a Chanukah lunch featuring guest speaker Bassie Shemtov, who will discuss the Friendship Circle’s Farber Center. A di...…
…views 75 th an niversary spotlight Memories D mentioned his close friendship with uring my quarter-century at Adam and Amy Gershwin. The great- the Jewish News — 19 of those nephew of George and Ira Gershwin, years as arts and entertain- Adam helped run the George ment editor — I had the Gershwin estate and cleared chance to meet celebrities the way for Felder to obtain including Woody Allen, Jerry the rights to perform selec- Seinfeld...…
…views letters Women’s Convention ‘Life-Changing’ Friends Of Israel In the Nov. 2 paper, an article stated the Women’s Convention was not impact- ful and some women did not attend because one of the leaders was anti- Israel. I attended the Women’s Convention, and it was a positive, life-changing weekend for me. One important dis- cussion that took place was at a panel “Confronting Anti-Semitism and White Supremacy.” During this panel, we we...…
…Securing Our Future Through the Centennial Fund, Doreen Hermelin and Her Family Help Create Lasting Jewish Experiences at Tamarack Camps I n 1997, on the occasion of David Hermelin’s (z”l) 60th milestone to the extraordinary legacy she shares with her birthday, Lila and Gil (z”l) Silverman made a gift to Tamarack late husband and family. Camps in his honor, officially establishing Hermelin Village. The gesture could not have been more ...…
…views essay Mideast Sight Lines View a peace pact only as a start point to ending Israeli-Palestinian conflict. M aybe expectations are too high when it comes to the Israeli- Palestinian peace process. Maybe a peace accord, were one to somehow emerge from the swampland of failed negotiations, would be a start to something better. It wouldn’t have to be the long-sought end to decades of conflict. Maybe regional sta- bility and a sense of s...…
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…jews d in the Michigan Israel Business Bridge becomes Michigan Israel Business Accelerator. New Name, Stronger Profile STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER A fter a decade of building and community and talent business-to-business development, with the focus on relationships between growing Michigan’s economy. companies in Michigan and The new reset could serve as a nationwide model for other in Israel, the nonprofit public/ states looking...…
…IN PARTNERSHIP WITH present MENORAH in the 7th Annual Lighting TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 CAMPUS MARTIUS, DETROIT STARTING AT 5:30 PM: 7 PM: Snacks & Hot Beverages Marshmallow Roasting Pit Strolling Entertainment Kosher Food Truck 6 PM: Menorah Lighting Ceremony with Dignitaries and Celebrities Jewish Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena! MITD participants receive discounted tickets for Pistons vs. Nuggets game and exclusive on-...…
…Thank You for your support of the Holocaust Memorial Center’s 33rd Anniversary Dinner Susan & Nelson Hersh HO N ORARY C O - CH AI RS H ONORARY CHA IR CO MMIT T E E Barbara & Harold Beznos Mary & Jonathan Aaron Barbra & Peter Alter Kari & Eddie Alterman The Baum Family Hadas & Dennis Bernard Roz & Stanford Blanck Doris & Frederick Blechman Jean & Howard Bleiwas Pam & Ken Bloom The Blumenstein Family Lisa & Richard Broder Dina Brodsky Kath...…
…Photo / Brett Mountain Photography H O LOC AUST MEMOR I A L CENTER ZEKELM AN FAM ILY C AM PUS Rozie & Bernie Friedman Dinner Chairs VIP Reception Sponsor President Steven D. Grant Jackie & Larry Kraft Dinner Advisors Gary Karp Chairman Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld Dessert Afterglow Sponsor Chief Executive Officer (l to r) Dinner Chairs Bernie & Rozie Friedman, Guest Speaker Ann Curry, and Dinner Honorees Sue & Nick Hersh H ONORARY HO S T...…
…jews d PHOTOS BY DAVID SILVERMAN AND YUVAL NADEL/MAGDALA CENTER EXCAVATIONS in the New Discovery Excavation for a Galilee pilgrims’ guesthouse yields a 1st- century city. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER I srael’s Galilee region is popular with tourists, including many Christian pilgrims who want to see the area where Jesus lived and taught. Now, a major new archaeological find at Magdala, near Migdal, a town on the coast of the Sea ...…
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