…NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 | 47 continued on page 48 DETROIT JEWISH MUSINGS FROM LILY TOMLIN “I grew up in a predominantly Jewish, but very diverse, neighborhood. We lived in an old apartment house across from Herman Kiefer Hospital, on the corner of Hazelwood and Byron in Detroit. I would go from apartment to apartment from the time I was 7 years old until I was about 14. Belle and Joe Schwartz lived next door to us. Belle’s sister, Mari...…
…48 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 for Mosaic Youth Theatre in the backyard of her home, which was designed in 1937 by noted architect William Kesling. “We plan to use the house to give songwriters a place to participate in seminars and lectures,” Fenton says. “We’re also going to have parties and introduce the students to people in the industry. We plan to give them exposure to the business of being a songwriter and provide a real 360-educ...…
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…50 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 The “Night of Wonders” bash was all-things Allee and all-things pink with numerous nods to Detroit including many of her favorite foods — BBQ ribs and Vernors floats. Guests autographed a giant high-top gym shoe, which was one of Willis’ signature looks. “Allee’s wardrobe was a statement in itself, and people wore it in the fashion show at the event,” said Tomlin, a co-chair. And then there was Willis’ icon...…
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…52 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 TROUBLED JEWISH FAMILY, CHALAMET THE CANNIBAL AND FUN STUFF Fleishman is in Trouble is an eight-episode mini-se- ries that began streaming on Nov. 17 on FX/Hulu. It is based on the novel of the same name by NY Times journalist Stephanie “Taffy” Brodesser-Akner, 46. The novel and the series are about a just-divorced couple. It was a bitter divorce. The couple are Toby Fleishman, a medical doctor (Jesse ...…
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…SPOTLIGHT NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 | 55 LGBTQ+ and Suicide Prevention Join Jewish Family Service for a training geared to teens and allies on supporting an LGBTQ+ peer with mental health challenges and assessing for suicidal ideation. The training takes place Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Emily Abraham, ACSW, who serves as JQ International’s Director of Support and Wellness, will be the guest speaker. She is passionate ...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 | 57 CAROL ALDERMAN, 77, of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Alderman; dear mother of Randy Alderman; loving grandmother of Blake Alderman Croll. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Alderman was the mother of the late Scott Alderman; devoted sister of the late Phyllis (the late Allen) Glazer. Interm...…
…58 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, 26530 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180, penrickton. com; or Cure HHT, P.O. Box 329, Monkton, MD 2111, curehht.org/ways-to- donate/now. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JULIE “JUDY” EDER, 104, of Southfield, died Nov. 14, 2022. She was the former owner of Dixfield Supermarkets. Mrs. Eder was the dear mot...…
…NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 | 59 Bob was a loving and cherished husband to Shari Lesser Fineman. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He was also a proud father to his daughters, Karin Lieber and Susan Gallagher, as well as grandfather to Rachel Lieber, Molly and Ryan Gallagher. In recent years, his devoted havapoo Lexi was always at his side. Bob is also survived by his brother, Norman Fineman. The funeral service c...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 Fleet; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Joseph was the loving son of the late Reva and the late Seymour Joseph. Contributions may be made to The Shul, 6890 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; Chabad of Ann Arbor, 715 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104; or Lungevity, lungevity.org. A graveside service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Me...…
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…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | NOVEMBER 24 • 2022 Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Marches On! T he spectacular “America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” will be held on Nov. 24. This will mark the 96th time that marching bands, floats, dignitaries and other assorted attractions will promenade down Woodward Avenue to celebrate Thanksgiving. This...…
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…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 3 PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 Surviving the Unthinkable International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day provides connection and support to loved ones left behind. 18 Leaving Office, Coming Home Rep. Brenda Lawrence reflects on her time in Congress. 19 Teens’ Climate Event JYCM Michigan Teen Day of Climate Education and Action takes place Dec. 4. 20 Farbe...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 4 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 opinion Antisemitism Is Not Free Speech T he recent Detroit News opinion piece by col- umnist Karen Dumas (“Opinions don’t threaten free speech,” Oct. 25) portrayed Kanye West (now known as Ye) as a victim of cancel culture. This disregards the blatant antisemitism in Ye’s recent comments and loses sight of the importance of protecting free speech — while con- demning hate speech that can ...…
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…PURELY COMMENTARY essay Kristallnacht: A Lethal Legacy of Legends and Lies I f ever a human-orchestrated catastrophe in modern history was shrouded in strategic timing, propaganda and meticulously synchronized destructive actions, it is the so-called Nazi pogrom of November 1938. Organized in retaliation against all Jews for the crime of one Jew, the heinous events of that tragic night marked a turning point in Nazi policy...…
…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 9 trayed by the press, but rather Nazi party members and SS disguised in civilian clothing. Apparently, the top Nazi lead- ership did not want to rely on grassroots uprisings against Jewish neighbors. Instead, party leaders previously briefed their Storm Troopers on how to dress and to what towns to travel to avoid recognition by neighbors. Members of the Gestapo, SS and SD were ready and willing to charge whe...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 10 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 A t one time or another, we’ve all heard a Jewish comedian tell an antisemitic joke — and we cringe. While such jokes are often funny, they also perpetuate antisemitic stereotypes we would be better off without. They can be funny in a comedy club, but inevitably become dangerous when they are adopted by genuine antisemites. This illustrates an interesting and perhaps puzzling double st...…
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…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 13 L osing a child to suicide is a tragedy no parent wants to imagine. Yet, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the second leading cause for people ages 10-34. Last year, the number of suicides by males in the 15-24 age group increased by 8%, according to recent data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. And, for every person who dies by suicide, a circle of family membe...…
…14 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY “It’s caused some interesting reactions in my life,” he said. “Sometimes it’s hard to make new friends because you never know when you’re going to lose someone.” SOLACE FOR SURVIVORS For years, Ethan Bean struggled with various mental health challenges that included anxiety, depression, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although his parents, Erik and Stacey Bean, provided pr...…
…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 15 and keeps many individuals from seeking help. “Talking about it is the most important thing,” says Missy Bean, LMSW, a trauma-certified clinical therapist in Oakland County. (She is not related to Erik Bean). “Suicide and mental illness really need to be treated like a medical condition; if someone has an earache or strep throat, we treat them.” Bean believes education and awareness is necessary to improve the...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY While many people contemplating suicide may not actually want to die, they cannot see another way to escape the pain or depression that is making life unbearable. According to Blumstein, one of the goals of suicide prevention is to help the person get past that moment so they can make an informed decision. “It’s important to let the person know we’re not taking away their choice,” ...…
…18 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 R ep. Barbara Lawrence, who earned her political chops in Southfield as mayor and city council member working alongside the Detroit Jewish community, is finishing out her last term in Congress. Lawrence, who first went to Congress in 2015, announced her retirement earlier this year. She recently sat down with the Jewish News to reflect on her congressional career and her plans for the future. “It’s bitte...…
…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 19 “It’s my sincere hope that in the next Congress, more members on both sides of the aisle will join and be active participants in the caucus’ efforts to build on the unique relationship between the Black and Jewish communities in the U.S.” Lawrence is proud of “amplifying the voices of two groups of people in this country who were oppressed and subjected to violence and discrimination just because of their...…
…20 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY F arber Hebrew Day School opened its doors to the community Sunday, Oct. 30, for its first-ever Noah’s Ark-themed STEM day for children ages 4-8. Fifty-five families and nearly 100 children spent up to 90 minutes in the school’s multipurpose room engaging with eight unique stations that touched upon different aspects of science, tech- nology, engineering and math, all with some kind of conn...…
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…22 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY T hough it appears that Israel will form a new government after five elections in four years, Israeli soci- ety’s deep divide shows no sign of getting better anytime soon. While the divide exists on many levels and issues, Yossi Klein Halevi, Jewish thinker, award-winning journalist and bestselling author, believes, at its core, it is because Israelis deeply disagree on what kind of country t...…
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…24 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 J ewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHSM) docents hopped on a bus with 50 passengers to celebrate the Jewish history of Mount Clemens on Sunday, Oct. 24. We were not prepared for the emotional moments at our final stop, Beth Tephilath Moses Cemetery. At the end of a short, narrow road and across from an abandoned Big Boy restau- rant, we entered the cemetery. “Here’s my family! Here are the Schwartzes. T...…
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…26 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 J enna Pearsall’s installation as cantor at New York’s prestigious Central Synagogue on Nov. 18 will mark the ending of her journey to the cantorate and the beginning of a new career. Pearsall, 27, grew up in Wixom. Her mother, Leah McMillan, says she was musical even as a baby, humming and dancing along when she’ d hear a tune. But Pearsall says her real interest in musical performance began when she was in...…
…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 27 ing at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion, the first year in Israel and the rest in New York. In addition to singing, she learned guitar and piano. And she spent a lot of time at Central Synagogue, one of the largest Reform congregations in the country with 2,600 member families. She worked with youth groups there and, during her last two years of cantorial school, she was a can- torial intern, l...…
…28 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY S parkIL — a first-of-its-kind initiative that enables individuals to support the small business of their choice in Israel, while strengthening meaningful connections and relationships between the lenders and Israel — has received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the Michigan-based Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation. The grant brings the foundation’s total support for SparkIL to $1.1 mil...…
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…30 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 T raverse City’s Congregation Beth Shalom has served the Grand Traverse region for well over 100 years. The Reform synagogue has a rich history. Like many long-standing Jewish com- munities in northern Michigan, the sec- ond half of the 19th century saw many Jewish settlers attracted to the Grand Traverse area for its prosperous lumber business and agriculture opportunities. Julius Levinson, Julius Steinberg ...…
…NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 | 31 Rabbi Arnie and Tarnow remained close, and after retiring from Shir Tikvah, an agreement was made to return to his roots. Rabbi Arnie visits once, sometimes twice a month. “I still love being a rabbi and doing what rab- bis do, but I didn’t want to do it full-time anymore,” he said. “This is the perfect semi-retirement pulpit for me at this point in my life.” Beth Shalom offers monthly or twice a month ser...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 17 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY D avid Broner, 83, of West Bloomfield was nominated to be our Volunteer of the Week by Hebrew Free Loan for the years of mentorship he’s provided to the community. “David is the ultimate in volunteer work, ” said Paul Hooberman, a contributor to Hebrew Free Loan. “He spreads his time out in so many different directions and has for many years. “ After he retired from a family business, he...…
