…38 | MAY 18 • 2023 ELLA BLANK Groves High School National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society (co-president). National Merit Commended Scholar, Varsity Softball Captain, Basketball & Golf Captain, Academic All-State, Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete, Symphony, Jazz & Marching Band, Big Brother/Big Sister (co-president), Hidden Opponent Campus Captain, Temple Shir Shalom Temple Youth Relig...…
…Maiya Atzmon Pioneer High School University of Michigan Catherine Bean Wylie E. Groves High School Indiana University Lily Behar North Farmington High School Undecided Shir Berger Brener High School (Israel) Gap Year, IDF Jordyn Berke West Bloomfeld High school Undecided Emma Coden Bloomfeld Hills High School Wayne State University Talia Dauer Greenhil School (Dallas) Northwestern University Jonathan Elberg Farber Hebrew Day School Gap ...…
…4 | MAY 18 • 2023 essay Revelation that Changed the Jewish People W ith the conclusion of Passover last month, we now find ourselves in the period of the Jewish calendar known as the Omer, the 49-day span between the Exodus from Egypt marked on Passover and the giving of the Torah celebrated on Shavuot, which begins this year on Thursday evening, May 25. Jewish tradition considers these two holidays inextricably linked, the...…
…40 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 HAYDEN BUCKFIRE Bloomfield Hills High School National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar, Golf, Tennis, School Newspaper Editor, President/Founder of Chess Club, Investment Club, Political Awareness Club, National Honor Society. University of Michigan CARLI CAMENS Bloomfield Hills High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, International Thespian Society Co-President, Theater Pro...…
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…42 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 HARRISON DEMBS Groves High School National Honor Society, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Big Brother Big Sister mentor, Be Up Be Down, UMatter member, Teen Board of Directors Families Fighting Against Multiple Sclerosis. College Undecided JONAH FARABI Walled Lake Northern High School Academic excellence and highest honors, National Honor Society, Varsity Diving, Varsity Baseball, Macc...…
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…46 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 42 RACHEL FREEDLAND Bloomfield Hills High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Student Leadership Executive Board, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Community Service Club Vice President, Varsity Dance Team, BBYO Michigan Region Executive Board, Ahavah BBG Chapter Executive Board, Jewish Federation Teen Impact Fellow. University of Michigan ELIANNA FRIDMAN West ...…
…48 | MAY 18 • 2023 JACK GOODMAN Seaholm High School University of Michigan JACK GORMAN Walled Lake Western High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Musical Theater, Varsity Hockey, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Vice President of Organized Charity Association, Certified as bilingual/biliterate in Spanish. Brandeis University MAX GORMAN West Bloomfield High School AP Scholar with distinc- tion, BBYO ...…
…FARBER HEBREW DAY SCHOOL - YESHIVAT AKIVA PROUDLY CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2023 Yisrael Attali Yona Benjamin Orit Bluth Ziv Digadker Jonathan Elberg Shlomo Feld Eliezer Forta Benji Gardin Eli Kanner Aharon Kosofsky Judah Lopatin Avi Selesny Aviel Seigel Shmuel Weisbart O U R 2 0 2 3 G R A D U A T E S : Yeshivat Torat Shraga, Yeshivat Reishit, Yeshiva Sha'arei Mevaseret Zion, Yeshivat Hakotel, Torah Tech, Yeshivat Lev Hatorah, Yeshiva...…
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…50 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 48 continued on page 52 ETHAN GREY Frankel Jewish Academy Boys’ Tennis Captain, Boys’ Baseball Captain, Academic All-District Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association, National Honor Society, All- School Student Body Vice- President, Shalom Hartman Institute Detroit, Jewish Community Day School Israel Education Initiative, Jewish Fund Teen Board. University of...…
…The Administration, Faculty, Staff and Alumni The Administration, Faculty, Staff and Alumni of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah extend a heartfelt of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah extend a heartfelt MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV to our to our GRADUATING CLASSES GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2023/5783 OF 2023/5783 We are so proud of your accomplishments in Torah and We are so proud of your accomplishments in Torah and middos tovos (sterling character traits). middos tovo...…
…52 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 50 continued on page 54 MAX HORTICK Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Varsity Golf. Michigan State University EDEN KELLMAN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Lacrosse, Oakland Activities Association-Scholar, Yearbook Photography Editor, Lasagna Love volunteer. Michigan State University GARRETT...…
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…54 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 52 continued on page 56 IAN KRAFT North Farmington High School Varsity Tennis Captain, Varsity Lacrosse, Co-President Student Senate, Organized Mental Health Awareness Day, Regional Vice President of BBYO, Farmington Public Schools Award of Excellence 2023, 4.0 GPA. University of Michigan MAX KRAMER Groves High School Varsity and JV basketball, Freshman Tennis, B...…
…MAY 18 • 2023 | 55 continued on page 56 Mazel T ov! Jayden Roth We couldn’t be more proud of you Jayden! Congratulations on all your hard work! We look forward to watching your success grow in the next chapter of your life. Your future is bright and we look forward to seeing you continue to shine. Love, Dad and Renee Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations ROYAL OAK HIGH SCHOOL We wish you the BEST OF LUCK on what...…
…56 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued on page 60 continued from page 54 Carli Camens Proud of the accomplished, thoughtful, kind, caring young woman you are. Cherish your memories, embrace the present, invent your future. Love , Wagee, Poppi, Grandma, Grandpa Mazel T ov! Congratulations! Libby Neuvirth Libby, You are kind, intelligent, motivated and funny and your sparkle brightens the world. Keep dazzling us and savo...…
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…58 | MAY 18 • 2023 Ravi Appelman Congratulations! We are so proud of your work ethic and commitment. Continue to shine your light! Love, Mom, Max, Elijah, Lasary & Nathan Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov! Noah & Emily T racht To Our Wonderful Grandchildren Watching you grow has filled our hearts with love and pride! As you begin your next journey in life, we wish you much happiness, health and success! We Love You! Grandma & Pap...…
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…6 | MAY 18 • 2023 1942 - 2023 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroi...…
…60 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 56 JACOB SETH MILLS West Bloomfield High School Summa cum laude, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Bowling Captain, Varsity Baseball, National Honor Society, Temple Israel Madrich, Youth Federation of Temple Israel, Evan Shapiro AZA, Sports Specialist at URJ Camp George, Eagle Scout including Aleph and Ner Tamid Religious Emblems. University of Michigan EDEN MINTZ Wes...…
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…62 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 60 REESE CAMRYN POGER Berkley High School National Honor Society, Senior Citizen Committee Leader, French National Honor Society, Fashion Club founding member, Teen Mission 2022. Michigan State University MORGAN REIFLER Frankel Jewish Academy MVP Varsity Basketball and Varsity Golf, Friendship Circle volunteer, Forgotten Harvest volunteer. Miami of Ohio JOS...…
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…64 | MAY 18 • 2023 NOAH RUBIN Berkley High School University of Michigan TALIA RUBIN Groves High School Founder/ leader of Be Up Be Down mental well- ness club, Groves Performing Arts Center, National Honor Society, Big Brother Big Sister, UMatter, Camp Tamakwa Counselor. University of Wisconsin- Madison SOPHIE RUIZ Seaholm High School Acted in musical theater, Academic honors. Michigan State University ...…
…66 | MAY 18 • 2023 ANDREW SHERMAN Bloomfield Hills High School Oakland University Distinguished Scholar Award, E-sports Team Leadership, E-sports Mario Kart and Splatoon tournament finalist, Temple Beth El Madrich, Temple Beth El Song Leader, Accomplished in guitar, saxo- phone, piano and violin, Marching Band Tenor Saxophone, Day camp coun- selor Counselor-In-Training award. Oakland University MIYA SLAIM Radnor High ...…
…MAY 18 • 2023 | 67 continued on page 68 Study issues that matter in today’s world Pursue careers in social services, law, education, business, and medicine Build personal connections with faculty and students through small classes and lively discussion at the forefront of Jewish Studies. The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies Congratulates the Class of 2023! The Judaic Studies Program offers courses and degrees that help engage yo...…
…68 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 66 EMILY TRACHT Frankel Jewish Academy Ice Hockey, Art, Turtle Creek Farm Camp vol- unteer. Adrian College NOAH TRACHT Frankel Jewish Academy Ice Hockey and Music. Gap Year in Israel GRACE VAINIK Groves High School National Honor Society, World Junior Ice Dance com- petitor, International Junior Grand Prix Ice Dance com- petitor, 2023 World Ice Dance Team,...…
…MAY 18 • 2023 | 69 Maxwell Hortick We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Thank you for lighting up our lives everyday!! We can’t wait to see what your future brings! We love you to the moon and back! Love, Mom, Brad, Talia, Emmy, Alli, Robbie, Bubbie and Z Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov! Emma Morganroth We could not be more proud of your graduation with the highest distinction from Michigan and your induction into ...…
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…70 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 68 DREW WEITZMAN Groves High School Varsity Tennis Captain, State Team Champion, National Honor Society Executive Board, Orchards Youth Board, Distributive Education Clubs of America regional winner, Youth Action Board, Groves Big Brother Big Sister. University of Michigan KATELYN WINKELMAN Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Bowling, Varsity Tennis, Quizbowl, Fou...…
…MAY 18 • 2023 | 71 Jolie Rosenzweig We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next! You are sweet, dedicated, loyal, and beautiful... a true gift. Your work ethic and accomplishments are exceptional. The best is yet to come! GO BLUE!! Love you more. Love, Mom, Dad, Chase & Tito Mazel Tov! Max Hortick We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Reach for the stars. We love you, Grandma and Papa Nana a...…
…72 | MAY 18 • 2023 cap&gown 2023 continued from page 70 AARON ZEKMAN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete 2022/2023, Oakland Activities Association All-League Wide Receiver, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball. Kalamazoo College GABE ZELDES Detroit Country Day School Summa cum laude, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Football, Detroit News All-Stat...…
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…74 | MAY 18 • 2023 P rofessor David Dulio, director of Oakland University’s Center for Civic Engagement, has been hosting “office hours”— timely conversations in front of the relaxing lower-level fireplace in the Oakland Center about dif- ferent topics that are of public concern with experts. In March, Dulio sat down with Dr. Derek Hastings, an associate professor in OU’s department of history, and Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, pre...…
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…76 | MAY 18 • 2023 for college students by college students D uring the 2022-23 academic year, MSU Hillel planned three Shabbat celebrations on campus through its Spartan Shabbat Series. This was the second year of the annual series, with featured locations including the Breslin Center in December, Spartan Stadium in February and Munn Ice Arena in April. Students had opportunities to tour the facilities at dinner, with each S...…
…unique Shabbat experience. The Spartan Stadium Shabbat dinner came during a challenging time for the community, as it had been previously planned to be held less than two weeks following the tragic on-campus shooting. MSU Hillel quickly pivoted, focusing on providing a safe space for the community to come together, honor those we lost, pray for those still healing and uplift one another. With students, administrators, faculty and ...…
…78 | MAY 18 • 2023 for college students by college students A s I look back on my freshman year at Michigan State University, I am thankful for the lessons I learned and the incredible experiences I had with friends at MSU Hillel. I want to share some advice I have for any incoming freshmen. The first and most important piece of advice: Say yes. Saying yes may be difficult in a new environment, but it is the best way to gain ...…
…CLASS OF 2022 JENAE LODEWYK CLASS OF 2022 NALANI RENTA-VILLANUEVA CLASS OF 2019 GUS NAVARRO CLASS OF 2021 SIMON MOURANI CLASS OF 2016 RAJ CHHAYA CLASS OF 2022 KIANNA MATEEN CLASS OF 2011 TERONTO ROBINSON, M.D. CLASS OF 2015 CHRISTINA GUSTIN W A R R I O R S T R O N G Wayne State University graduates start making an impact the moment they earn their diplomas. That’s because a Wayne State education combines academic excellence with the...…
…8 | MAY 18 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY A ROLE MODEL Kushner went on with his edi- torial endeavors, serving with author Rabbi Chaim Potok as in writing the English commentary for Etz Chaim, the official Torah commentary of the Conservative Movement that was published in 2001. In his comments on the text of Achrei Mot, which was read on Shabbat the week of his own death, Kushner wrote … “ After the death of the two sons of Aaron, we ...…
…80 | MAY 18 • 2023 O n Thursday, April 20, Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD) hosted a virtual antisemitism training in partnership with the ADL and University of Michigan - Dearborn’s student affairs staff. HMD’s Executive Director Miriam Starkman and Associate Director Brittany Begun attended, as well as Amy Finley, UM-Dearborn’s dean of students, and Shareia Carter, director at the Center for Social Justice and Inclusion. Th...…
…MAY 18 • 2023 | 81 NEXTDOR A new platform created by two Michigan students helps incoming college students connect. MeetYourClass hopes to address the difficulties of transitioning into college, such as meeting new friends, finding a community and discovering like-minded individuals. With more than 150,000 users registered since its launch last September by University of Michigan students Jonah Liss and Blake Mischley, both 19...…
…82 | MAY 18 • 2023 of the platform. “Once you add the five to 10 characteristics that you actually care about in a person, that’ll narrow it down to five or so people. ” However, Liss and Mischley envision MeetYourClass going beyond simply being a resource for students. They plan to partner with universities to transform the platform into a B2B (business-to-business) model. Now, they are running a pilot program with Midland Univ...…
