…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 55 J N York City, Kohn completed two years at West Bloomfield High School and then was homeschooled in her junior and senior years through Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center in Walled Lake. “That journey really shaped my career and gave me the confidence I needed,” said Kohn, who was cast and went out on the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast immediately following graduation. She has been workin...…
…56 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N DYLAN MOVIE AND MORE A Complete Unknown, a biop- ic about Bob Dylan, opened in theaters on Dec. 25. Dylan was born (1941) Robert Zimmerman, the son of Abraham, a small-time Minnesota appliance store owner. Bob was 19 when he left Duluth and moved to New York City (early 1961). Yes, Dylan had a bar mitzvah and spent several summers at a Wisconsin Jewish camp. From about 1978 to about 1984, he seemed to ...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 57 J N GLOW PARTY SET 5:15-8:15 PM, DEC. 28 (SAT.) Celebrate Chanukah with Congregation Shaarey Zedek at a Chanukah Havdalah Glow Party. Everyone is welcome. A quick dinner, lighting Havdalah candles, welcoming a new week and lighting the menorah. We’ll have glow sticks, Chanukah songs, dreidels and more. All ages are welcome. Cost: $18 per family, $8 for individuals. Info: jlive.app/ events 9592. MUSIC AT TH...…
…58 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Find The Find The Differences Differences Can you find five differences in this photo from Chanukah Wonderland? See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 18. Jewish of theweek Joke I’m going to end the “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” debate. The film is about an outnumbered force with limited resources reclaiming a tower that was taken by a foreign invader....…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 59 J N The Bulletin Board community bulletin board professional services For information regarding classified advertising, please call 248-351-5116 or 248-234-9057 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.com. To view more local classifieds, visit www.thejewishnews.com/classifieds Friendly Reliable Service 24/7 Airport 24/7 Airport Transportation Transportation Call Barry Call Barry 248-755-6161 248-755-6161 2...…
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…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 61 J N continued on page 62 SANDY AUGUST, 76, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Traveling, ballet, the Detroit Tigers, and health and wellness were a few of her passions. Although she traveled with many family members and friends, it was the Travelin’ Trio that was most special; and Sandy was the organizer, always finding the best Airbnbs, flights and activities. San...…
…62 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N SUSAN CHERNIAK, 80, of Commerce Township, died Dec. 13, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Cherniak; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Jay Fisher, Ami and Jeremy Friedman; grandchildren, Benjamin Fisher, Jessica Fisher and Daniel Fisher; brother and sister-in-law, David and Judie Gold; many other loving family members and friends. Susan was the sister of the late Oscar Gold. Int...…
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…64 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N SANDRA JOYCE SCHWARTZ, 89, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 13, 2024. She is survived by her son and daughter- in-law, Jeffrey and Kathie Schwartz; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Stephen Eichenhorn; grandchildren, Evan and Solene Schwartz, Ashley and Lev Rubel, Nathaniel and Laura Eichenhorn, and Abigail and Daniel Kotsias; great-grandchildren, Avi and Alia Schwartz, Dylan and Ellie Rubel, and Ezeki...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 65 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Nominations for The Detroit Jewish News’ annual 36 under 36 are now open to recognize doers, activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community organizers and other young Jewish professionals reshaping and broadening Metro Detroit’s Jewish community. Do you know someone making an impact in the community for this special honor? 36 UNDER 36 Nominations Now Open! A special group of vol...…
…66 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com The Return of Velvet Peanut Butter T here are two reasons behind my Looking Back this week, which revisits my column from 2023 on that great, great invention of Jewish Detroiter Paul Zuckerman. Yes, I’m talking about the unparalleled Velvet Peanut Butter! Detroiters know that this is th...…
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…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 7 J N that we cannot remain passive in the face of such threats. There are other lessons as well: From mourning to mobilization: Oct. 7 marked the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. The slaughter of 1,200 Israelis — most of them civilians engaged in mundane, life- affirming acts — was a shattering moment for our community. Yet the horror did not end there. The massacre was celebrated in Wes...…
…8 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 J N $200 March 7-13, 2024 / 27 Adar I - 3 Adar II 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com UNSTOPPABLE Matisyahu talks of his new EP, his upcoming visit to Detroit — and how he’ll continue to be a voice for the Oct. 7 hostages. See page 38 $200 May 9-15, 2024 / 1-7 Iyar, 5784 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Baking up a Storm Jacob Gross has become integral to the operations at Dakota...…
…DECEMBER 26 • 2024 | 9 J N O ne could say that 2024 was a typical year for the JN. We reported the many ups- and-downs that occur every year. We published plenty of positive stories. The University of Michigan’s football team winning the College National Championship was a good story for Wolverine alumni, and we noted that Lone Soldiers from Detroit, Yaffa Magier and Jonah Peterson, were engaged while serving in the IDF. Many Jewish...…
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…10 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 attacked in this way, and it is because I am Jewish. ” REACTION TO THE VANDALISM Public officials from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, State Senate President Jeremy Moss to U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar released statements decrying the vandalism. On Monday, the University of Michigan Department of Public Affairs described it as a “clear act of antisemit- ic intimidation. ” The ...…
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…A fter two-and-a-half decades at its current location in Hunter’s Square in Farmington Hills, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is finally saying goodbye — but not for good. It isn’t game over just yet for the iconic vintage arcade, attraction and family hangout that’s served Metro Detroit’s Jewish community since its initial founding in 1980, when it was originally located at Tally Hall. After Tally Hall closed, the museum move...…
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…14 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N O n Sunday, Nov. 24, Hillel Day School hosted an art installation and dedication ceremony of a beautiful mosaic made in loving memory of Samantha Woll, created by artists Gail Kaplan and Dani Katsir, along with direct input from her family and friends. The artwork honors Woll’s incredible legacy, which includes a deep dedication to mitzvot and an unwavering passion for fostering unity and community. It wa...…
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…16 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 garments and ancient coins, representing prosperity and beauty. There are three pomegranates, which amounts to more than 1,800 mitzvot, reflective of Woll’s many mitzvot as well as those of her friends and family. There’s the image of the etrog, which refers to the heart, the place of understanding and wisdom. The dove represents peace and unity, holding the olive branch. The grapes signify harmony and the f...…
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…18 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N O n Christmas Day, hundreds of volunteers from the Detroit Jewish community will par- ticipate in Mitzvah Day, a long-stand- ing tradition where the Jewish commu- nity spends the day giving back by vol- unteering with local nonprofits across the Metro area. Volunteers will spread out across 17 service sites, including food pan- tries, shelters and community centers. Projects range from preparing and serving...…
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…I t’s our favorite day of the year at the Detroit Jewish News when we get to judge the winners of our annual Chanukah Art Contest. We celebrate with a holiday lunch and marvel at all the talented young artists we have in our community. This year, one submission stood out: Our first-place winner in the older age group and grand-prize winner Emily Rosenberg’s depiction of a hand lighting the chanukiah on a winter’s evening. Emily is ...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 21 J N AGES 11 AND OLDER First Place Emily Kelman, age 10, Beverly Hills 2 Second Place: Sappho Dieve, age 11, Ann Arbor 3 Third Place: Leah Gottfried, age 11, Southfield Second Place Emma Grant, age 10, West Bloomfield Third Place Tamar Gottfried, age 9, Southfield 1 AGES 8-10 2 3 continued on page 23 …
…22 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N C hanukah Wonderland is back and ready to dazzle. Opening to the public at select times from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 (Wednesday to Wednesday), this magical event promises a spec- tacular mix of fun-filled crafts, excit- ing activities, mouthwatering holiday foods and endless Chanukah joy for all ages. This year’s Wonderland will take place in the heart of Hunter’s Square in Farmington Hills, in the space ...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 23 First Place Olive Kelman, age 7, Beverly Hills Second Place Talia Margolis, age 6, West Bloomfield 1 AGES 7 AND UNDER 2 3 Third Place Mirial Midler, age 3, Goodrich continued from page 21 COVER STORY As featured on: Need Help with an IRS or State Tax Problem? Call the experts at 1-800-TAX-LEVY (829-5389) • Tax Liens • Collection Notices • Penalties • Unfi led Tax Returns • Audits Call us today to answer yo...…
…24 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N D anielle DePriest and her husband, Matt Newman, are looking forward to taking their son Max Newman, 2, and daughter Shira Newman, 6 months, to celebrate Chanukah Downtown this year. They’ll light the menorah at home as well and have a family Chanukah party; but the public menorah lighting event, Menorah in the D, is a chance to gather as a community and open dialogue with the broader community about t...…
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…26 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N I n addition to being about food and fun, Chanukah for the Rosenbaum family of Novi is about sustainability. Julie Rosenbaum, her hus- band, Eric, and kids Simon, 9, Pearl, 7 and Adele, 2, try to be mindful during the holiday season, like they are year-round, about how they’re impacting the environment. For Chanukah, which begins Dec. 25 at sun- down, they will pull out the bag of decorations they’ve made o...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 27 1. Buy fair trade Chanukah gelt from companies like Divine and Equal Exchange (and talk about what fair trade and other food labels mean). 2. Use locally grown potatoes and onions in your latke recipe. Shop the farmers market (Detroit’s Eastern Market, Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown, for example). 3. Switch up your latke recipes to incorporate more veggies, like carrots, kale and sweet potato. 4. Fry your Chanuka...…
…28 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N C antor Rachel Gottlieb Kalmowitz of Birmingham made a special plan with her daughter, Ilana Kalmowitz, 13. After seeing a notice on the Jewish Moms Of Metro Detroit Facebook group, she signed them up for a Chanukah cookie-decorating class at Diamond Bakery. The event, which took place Dec. 17, was a chance to connect with the community to celebrate, especially when Chanukah comes late in the month a...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 29 L to R: Treasurer Alan Zekelman, Chairman of the Board Steven Grant, Honorees Marcie and Rob Orley, CEO Eli Mayerfeld, and President Gary Karp A N N I V E R S A R Y B E N E F I T Jennifer & Brian Hermelin C H A I R S H O N O R A R Y C H A I R S Cynthia & Marvin Zucker H O N O R A R Y V I C E C H A I R S Applebaum Family Philanthropy Pamela Applebaum & Lisa Applebaum Barbara & Harold Beznos Julie & Sam Beznos D...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-6 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 A Night of Broken Glass U-M Regent Jordan Acker once again hit with antisemitic vandalism. 12 Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum Set to Move to West Bloomfield The long-running attraction and family hangout will soon be housed in Orchard Mall. 14 A Meaningful Mosaic Members of Samantha Woll’s 1997 Hi...…
…30 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 Joan & David Hoese Honigman Mark S. Kahn Barbara & Irvin Kappy Judy & David Karp Gabriella Karp Brenda Wayne & Gary Karp Rhoda Katzman Nina & Bernie Kent Shoshana & Daniel Kohn Leah Kohn Jackie & Larry Kraft Melissa & Larry Lax Karolyn & Arie Leibovitz Robert Lehman Nicole & Matt Lester Francine Hermelin & Mark Levite Linda Dresner & Edward C. Levy, Jr. Susan & A. Bart Lewis Michael Liebowitz Lainie & Kenny Lipschutz...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 31 For Supporting The Zekelman Holocaust Center’s 40 th Anniversary Benefit on November 10, 2024 Rhonda & Gary Ran Jody & Matthew Ran Judith & Steven Rapp Andrea & Steve Riga Eunice Ring Eva Rival Gail Danto & Arthur Roffey Lucinda & Sanford Rosen Deborah & Steve Rosenthal Leslie & Thomas Rosin Susan & Richard Roth Karen Meyers & Morris Rottman Melvyn Rubenfire Joyce & William Ruskin Linda & Jerome Sabbota Karen & Todd ...…
…32 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 2 812 3 O R C H A R D L A K E R O A D F A R M I N G T O N H I L L S , M I 4 8 3 3 4 ( 2 4 8 ) 5 5 3 - 2 4 0 0 H O L O C A U S T C E N T E R . O R G ® T H E Z E K E L M A N H O L O C A U S T C E N T E R GARY KARP P r e s i d e n t STEVEN GRANT C h a i r m a n o f t h e B o a r d ELI MAYERFELD C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e r Thank You for Your Support of The Zekelman Holocaust Center Thank You for Your ...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 33 J N C hanukah is coming. Beginning on Dec. 25 and running through Jan. 2, the Jewish Festival of Lights is a celebration of miracles, resilience, religious freedom and oil. Jewish families worldwide recount the story of the Maccabees, ancient Jews who fought against the Greeks for their religious freedom. This small Jewish army encountered miracle after miracle: first, when they defeated the bigger, strong...…
…34 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N T he holiday of Chanukah begins this year on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25. The holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greeks and the miracle that one cruse of olive oil was found in the decimated Holy Temple, enough to fuel its menorah for one day, but instead burned for eight days. This miracle sustained the menorah until more ritually pure olive oil could be obtaine...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 35 Everything looks new when seen from a child’s perspective, including menorahs, dreidels and latkes. But family togetherness is something everyone understands. Even if children are too young to understand the history and details of Chanukah, they are never too young to share in the joy of family, special foods, symbols and singing — all featured in this delightful book. ($12.99, available on the PJ Library ...…
…36 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 Ingredients 1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh oregano 1 sprig fresh rosemary ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 strips lemon zest (about 3 inches long) 1 bay leaf 8 ounces feta, drained well from brine and cut into ½-inch pieces Preparation Place all ingredients except the feta in a small saucepan and gently heat over me...…
…DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 37 Birmingham Design Firm Collects Three Hundred Pounds of Food for Nonprofits DesignTeam Plus, the Birmingham-based architecture and interior design firm, held a food drive on Nov. 21, collecting 300 pounds of nonperish- able food for local nonprofit organizations Yad Ezra and St. Joseph Family Food Bank. This is the second annual food drive for DesignTeam Plus. “We are so grateful to DesignTeam Plus for the food dri...…
…38 | DECEMBER 19 • 2024 J N faces&places T he 15th Annual Ryan Rosman Memorial MSU Hillel Golf Outing recently took place to raise funds to benefit the Ryan (z”l) Rosman Leadership Fund. The Leadership Fund, which honors the memory of Ryan Rosman, an active member of MSU Hillel, supports several initiatives at Michigan State University Hillel. Approximately 200 people attended the golf outing and dinner at Tam-O-Shanter Count...…
