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… DECEMBER 5 • 2019 | 53 Soul of blessed memory JANICE SCHWARTZ BILLMEYER, 66, of Bloomfield Hills, died Nov. 27, 2019. Mrs. Billmeyer is survived by her husband of 37 years, Christopher Billmeyer; sons and daughters-in-law, Drew and Renee Billmeyer, and Jake and Rachel Billmeyer; grandchildren, Emma, Allie and Taylor Billmeyer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alan and Sandy Schwartz, and Gary and Cindy Schwartz; sister and brothe...…
…54 | DECEMBER 5 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory nearby, Jerry developed lifelong friendships with his uncles, aunts and cousins. While at Mumford High School, Jerry met Anita. They shared 23 years of marriage and had two children together, Jason and Tamara. Jerry graduated from the University of Michigan medical school and went into private practice as an obstetrician gynecologist. Ultimately, he worked for Henry Ford Health Syst...…
… DECEMBER 5 • 2019 | 55 Soul of blessed memory the annual Fourth of July family celebration on North Lake Leelanau, especially when the family won the Leland Parade Honors, sailing his O’ Day sailboat, winters in Neuevo Vallarta, the MET Opera at the State Theatre and coffee with the men at the Leland International Coffee Club. Mr. Levin was married for 46 years to his loving wife, Judy Schwartz Levin. Their children are Lori ...…
…Soul of blessed memory 56 | DECEMBER 5 • 2019 a song and inscribe on the monument a song that best describes the person. Mr. Levin’ s tribute song is “Lean On Me” as you could always count on him. Contributions may be made to the North Star Reach, 674 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, northstarreach.org. Arrangements by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Ira Kaufman Chapel. DAVID MOSCOW, 92, of West Bloomfield, died Nov...…
… DECEMBER 5 • 2019 | 57 Soul of blessed memory The Creation He Treasured Most — Family RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER A s a structural engineer and suc- cessful business owner, William “Bill” Lefkofsky developed prom- inent edifices throughout the country. Despite his numerous professional accomplishments, the creation he trea- sured most was his family, which he and his wife, Sandy, built and nurtured together for almost six de...…
…58 | DECEMBER 5 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory JEAN C. RADNER, 75, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 24, 2019. She is survived by her brother and sister-in law, Fred and Iris Radner; nieces, Leslie (Jonathan) Berlin and Emily Radner. She is also survived by many other family members and friends. Jean was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and the late Sarah Radner; the sister of the late Gerald Radner. Interment was held at ...…
… DECEMBER 5 • 2019 | 59 Soul of blessed memory a Holocaust survivor, with whom he had six children. After relocating to Michigan in the late 1950s, Aron worked as a tool and die maker in various tool and die shops, eventually working for Chrysler Corporation for almost 20 years and winning numerous awards for his inventions. Aron loved to read books and newspapers in different languages. After retirement, he became a coin dealer...…
…60 | DECEMBER 5 • 2019 Soul of blessed memory T he death of Henry Sobel, Brazil’ s iconic rabbi and human rights activist, was mourned by Jewish and non-Jewish groups across Latin America’ s largest nation. “Sobel was a noted spokes- man for our Jewish community. His performance undoubtedly made him one of the great- est references for Brazilian Judaism and for our society in the defense of human rights, ” said Brazilian Senate’ s...…
… DECEMBER 5 • 2019 | 61 Nephew of original owner found the recipe for success. the best of everything Raskin Dinner at Nonna Maria’s A fter frequent unsuc- cessful attempts by others to follow in the footsteps of its original owner, a name change and closer adher- ence to its creativity by a family member may have been the correct formula for success. Entering its second year, Nonna Maria’ s Italian Kitchen, Walnut Lake Road...…
…62 | DECEMBER 5 • 2019 G race Turner’ s article about the King David Network in the Nov. 14 issue of the JN was very inter- esting. Launched a year ago by Dovid Nissan Roetter and broadcast from a studio based in Southfield, the network’ s mission is to use “Jewish teachings to spread posi- tivity.” It is also inter- esting that his network is an online network, not traditional programming beamed by an over-the-air radio st...…
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… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 3 contents OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’ s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to reflect diverse community viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. As an independent, responsible, responsive community member, we actively engage with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, and Jewish life...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 5 Views for starters Mistakes Served Sunny Side Up I was once at a supermarket when I ran into an old friend whom I’ ll call Sarah. Suddenly, one of my kids’ teachers, whom I’ ll call Mrs. Brown, was pass- ing by and my old friend gasped with excitement; the next thing I knew my friend was giving Mrs. Brown this huge hug while I looked on and said things like, “Wow, that’ s so random, ” and “How on Ear...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Views commentary Don’t Let a Staggering Iran Off the Hook T he foreign-policy establishment was nearly unanimous last year when President Donald Trump decided to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions on Tehran. The so-called experts were all sure that it would never work. We were told that America couldn’ t isolate Iran on its own because Europe wouldn’ t let it happen. They a...…
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…10 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Views something like that is possi- ble — and taking into account that any foreign intervention carries the risk of provoking a nationalist backlash — there is plenty the United States can do to make it harder on the tyrants of Tehran. But if Trump’ s intention is to begin backing away from the confrontation — either out of misguided belief that his “ America First” principles requires the United States t...…
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…12 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 F emale rabbis are noth- ing new in Reform, Reconstructionist and Conservative Judaism. Now Detroit has one of a few dozen ordained Orthodox women clergy. Just don’ t call her a rabbi. Rabbanit Jenna Englander graduated in June from the smicha (ordination) program of Yeshivat Maharat in Bronx, N.Y., founded in 2009 to edu- cate, ordain and invest in pas- sionate, committed Orthodox women who model a dynamic...…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 continued from page 12 Jews in the D and prepare to lead and educate others. She graduated in June with four classmates who completed the seminary’ s four-year pro- gram and three who finished the shorter “executive track” for women who already had a high level of scholarship and lead- ership experience but lacked formal ordination. It wasn’ t easy for her. Most of Englander’ s classmates had grown up in Or...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 15 woman, he said. “Thank God, we are living in a time where there are women as knowledgeable as Rabbanit Jenna, to whom we can turn with full confidence that they will give an erudite, sensitive and authoritative halachic answer, ” he said. “I believe she and I will learn from each other, and I hope other synagogues in Detroit will take advantage of her expertise and skills. ” Neither Yeshivat Maharat nor ...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Jews in the D Arrest Made in Michigan Vandalism NJ teen uses Neo-Nazi social network to order synagogue’ s defacing. N ew Jersey teen Richard Tobin is accused of using a neo-Nazi social network called the Base to find volunteers for the September graffiti attacks on synagogues in Michigan and Wisconsin, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Tobin also allegedly said he planned the attacks as part of nati...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 17 Jews in the D Giving Tuesday This year, Federation is doubling down. I f you haven’ t yet made a donation to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit this year, Giving Tuesday is the day. Federation has again secured a match, this time from the Bellinson family, for this global day of giving on Dec. 3, allowing matches of up to $180 dollar-for- dollar. From providing seniors with the resources an...…
…A t an Israeli mobility summit held 984 feet from the Mediterranean coastline, an exhibition hall overflowed with companies. Many of the startups are focused on making driving safer to prevent the 6 million accidents that occur each year in the U.S. One company just advanced a partnership with a major city in Michigan to help create transportation efficien- cies for the city and its drivers. A short ride away, an Israeli stealth...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 19 so we can work together to attract more businesses and jobs to our state, ” said the governor’ s spokesperson Tiffany Brown. During her trip, Whitmer spoke at the WATEC confer- ence in Tel Aviv, highlighting her dedication to protecting the Great Lakes. According to the Times of Israel, at the conference Whitmer said, “We’ re working with our partners and other states to secure our Great Lakes because we ca...…
…20 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Hundreds of individuals living in isolation from addiction, grief and mental illness fi nd a path forward at Friendship House. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Get involved, go to friendshipcircle.org/foreverfriendship I n the early 1990s, a young man by the name of Daniel Sobel, who was struggling with mental illness and addiction, was introduced to a local rabbi. After searching for help, Daniel’ s parents found hop...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 21 Jews in the D Joining Forces to Make an Impact Partnership2Gether and FIDF to help with IMPACT! Scholarships for veterans. I srael is central to Detroit because since 1994, the Jewish Federation of Metro- politan Detroit has partnered with cities in Israel in a region known as the Central Gali- lee. This Partnership2Gether (P2G) participation has created long-lasting relationships that have strengthened both...…
…22 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Jews in the D Father and son fi nd hope and purpose through Friendship House. Meet Josh & Joey TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Father and son, Joey and Josh Roberts, were introduced to the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House when Joey’s wife began a battle with cancer in 2008. “Josh was in law school when my wife got sick,” Joey said. “He started self-medicating to help deal with her nine-year battle with ...…
… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 23 Jews in the D Cookie walks are not just church events! The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills is proud to host its Second Annual Cookie Walk (bake sale) for the benefit of Corner Shower and Laundry on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or until the cookies sell out. The Sisterhood has taken on Corner Shower and Laundry as one of its social justice/social action projects. Corner Shower and...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 A Place to Gather Clover Hill gets ready to open the Berman Shiva Center on the grounds of the cemetery. JACKIE HEADAPOHL ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jews in the D S hortly after Clover Hill Park Cemetery Executive Director Kim Raznik and Clover Hill Board Chairman Gregg Orley came to their posts in the summer of 2018, they shared a discussion about consistent changes in the way shiva was being observed by fam...…
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…26 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 continued from page 24 the deceased) and nichum aveil- im (comforting mourners) with- in the bounds of Jewish law. “This new resource will allow such families a warm, intimate setting by which their friends and extended family can offer them comfort, ” he added. While the Mandell Berman Administration Building was being renovated, Clover Hill decided to renovate its near- ly 100-year-old cherished Davidson/He...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Jews in the D Join the Cohn-Haddow Center for a special lecture with local attorney and Wayne State University Law School alumnus Jonathan Schwartz entitled, “The Israeli Judicial System.” In his lecture, Schwartz will give an introduction tothe Israeli court system, its use of historic Jewish law in modern Israeli court cases (Mishpat Ivri) and compare and contrast both the Israeli and U.S. judiciaries....…
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… NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 31 | faces&places Jews in the D Scott Kaufman and family: Andy Trepeck, Robin and Lee Trepeck, parents Susan and Stuart Kaufman, and Jamie Trepeck. His farewell party drew more than 500 people. At the end of October, Kaufman stepped down as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Scott Kaufman Farewell Party October 27, 2019, Shaarey Zedek Now: Brian Siegel, CEO of the JCC, and Ted Cohen, Federation...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | faces&places Jews in the D ORT Michigan’ s Camp Hermelin fundraiser Sept. 8 attracted more than 800 attendees, volunteers, sponsors, camp staff and activity participants who showed support for ORT’ s mission of impacting lives through education. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of activities led by 20 local day and over- night camps, as well as activity-based businesses that run programs for kids. Th...…
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…Moments 34 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 Danielle Sara Nodler of Huntington Woods will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Congregation Beth Shalom. She is the beloved daughter of Leslie and Harold Nodler and the younger sister of Rachel. Sharing in the celebration will be her proud grandparents Linda and Paul Gold of Bloomfield Hills, and Adele and Alvin Nodler of Oak Park. Danielle is a seventh-gr...…
…Moments NOVEMBER 28 • 2019 | 35 L ucille Miller recently cele- brated her 100th birthday at the First & Main Bloomfield Assisted Living Community. She was joined by friends and family, including daughters, Vicki Craine and Bunny Lenhart; granddaugh- ters, Ellyn Davidson and Elizabeth Lenhart; grandson, Joey Craine; and great-grandsons, Brett Davidson and Seth Davidson. Lucille received guests from the local community, including c...…
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