…56 | OCTOBER 17 • 2024 J N SUKKOT PROGRAM 9:30-NOON, OCT. 20 (SUN.) At Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield: a morning of hands-on learning and fun to explore the holiday of Sukkot. Fun for the whole family. Free and open to the community. TOTS, BABY & ME 10 AM, OCT. 20 (SUN.) At Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Join Morah Lindsay Mall for songs, movement, instruments, bubbles and more. Free and open to the community. No preregistra...…
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…60 | OCTOBER 17 • 2024 JOYCE ADELMAN, 86, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 6, 2024. She was an artist, dog- lover, a person with the kindest of souls and a true woman of valor. Mrs. Adelman is survived by her husband for more than 67 years, Dr. Erwin Adelman; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Joel Frank, Lisa Adelman and Andy Epstein, Shari and Neal Barnett; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jared and David Frank, Zachary (Chloe Snyder) B...…
…OCTOBER 17 • 2024 | 61 J N continued on page 62 Fund-Dana Faber Cancer Inst., ATTN: Michela D’Eramo, 10 Brookline Place W., Brookline, MA 02445. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JOAN GOLDEN, 84, of Bloomfield Hills, died Oct. 5, 2024. Ms. Golden is survived by her children, Andrea Golden and Shawn Bell, Cheryl and Timothy Landess, Helene and Stephen Greenwald, and Laurence and Julie Golden; grandchildren, Sara Rasmussen, Ca...…
…62 | OCTOBER 17 • 2024 J N BERNARD HIRSCH, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 5, 2024. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in- law, Jason and Heidi Hirsch, Kevin and Sarah Hirsch; grandchildren, Elena, Jacob, Molly and Maxwell Hirsch; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Bernard was the beloved husband of the late Mirriel Hirsch; brother of the late Hyman “Hy” Hirsch. Interment took place at Machpel...…
…OCTOBER 17 • 2024 | 63 J N George Fox. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Michigan Palliative & Hospice Care, to Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network or to the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. IOSIF KELMAN, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died Oct. 10, 2024. He is survived by his son, Zinoviy Kelman; grandchildren, Anna and Elisabeth Kelman, and Di...…
…64 | OCTOBER 17 • 2024 J N Newman (Barbara), Amy Newman Brown (Mitchell), and the late Shawna Newman (Charley Kummel). Lloyd was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Miriam “May” Newman; his brothers, Ray and Robert “Bob;” and his beloved daughter, Shawna. CHRISTOPHER MISON, 54, of Commerce Township, died Sept. 24, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julie Mison; daughters, Alexandra Mison and Ava Mison; parents, Walte...…
…OCTOBER 17 • 2024 | 65 DR. PAUL SCHNEIDER, 90, of West Bloomfield, died Oct. 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis Schneider; daughters and sons-in- law, Janet Schneider and Andrew Kahn, and Marci and Andy Klein; grandchildren, Lucy and Charlie Egesdal, Aaron Kahn, Melissa and Jeff Guibord, Erica Schnider and her fiance, Jimmy Watt, Sofia Klein, and Julia Klein; great- grandchildren, Edison and Stevie Guibord, ...…
…66 | OCTOBER 17 • 2024 J N Looking Back One Survivor’s Dedication T he date Sept. 16 was a special anniversary for the Metro Detroit Jewish community. On this day 40 years ago, the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills was dedicated. When the original Holocaust Center debuted on the campus of the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, it was the first freestanding institution in America devoted to the memory and study of th...…
…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 volunteer judges will be rev...…
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…wave of antisemitic crimes in the Metro Detroit area — including multiple neighborhoods littered with hateful flyers and the vandalism of the Max M. Fisher Federation Building in Bloomfield Township — could not keep more than 4,000 members of the Jewish community away from attending a somber commemoration to mark the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre and terror attacks in Israel. Sponsored by the Michigan Board of Rabbis, “Oc...…
…emissary) in 2019. Wearing the boots he and his brigade received as a donation from Detroit’s Federation, he gave an emotional reflection of what it was like to be in combat after Oct. 7. During his earlier army service in the 101st battalion in 2021, he served at the Nachal Oz base, one of the areas that would be brutally hit on Oct. 7. He also spent 15 months serving on the Lebanon border and, as a staff sergeant, trained new soldi...…
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…10 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N from the congregation’s history, which includes the 1966 assassination of Rabbi Morris Adler on a Shabbat morning as he conducted services. Because of this, CSZ was perhaps one of the first congregations in the nation to have to rethink its security needs. As Metro Detroit’s Jewish commu- nity continues to evolve, Starr said CSZ’s renovated entryway stands as a symbol of the synagogue’s commit- ment to the ...…
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…12 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 featuring exhibits of gleaming silver Judaica, some over a century old. The lobby gives way to the Doreen and David Hermelin and Suzanne and Joseph Orley social halls, both reno- vated in 2019 with new lighting, roof, audio-visual equipment and movable dividers. Through the glass-enclosed lobby, visitors see the synagogue’s back courtyard. It features a tent that was installed during the height of the COVID-1...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 13 Julie and Michael Abrams Larry Adler Karen and Allen Amber Judy Ancell Kelli Anderson Elaine and Robert Appel Edie and Steve Arbit Tracy and Jeff Aronoff Joanne and Danny Aronovitz Meredith and Jeffrey Band Laurie and Michael Banks Lisa and Andrew Barbas Bar-Levav Family Foundation Gretchen and Tony Baron Nancy and Richard Barr Susan and Benson Barr Beth Baver-Neff Carolyn and Jim Bellinson Ilana and A...…
…14 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N T he Jewish community at the University of Michigan ushered in the last Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah with a solidarity rally for Israel on the Diag with special guests. Countering the negative perceptions that have plagued their campus when it comes to Jewish life there, Jewish student leaders said this year is a time to proudly show off Jewish joy, to be resilient and not be afraid. Jewish campus student a...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 15 J N had been shot and there were terrorists everywhere. Maya was released on Nov. 25 and Itay on Nov. 29. Maya, who endured much of her captivity in a Gaza hospital after nearly losing a foot from delayed treatment from gunshot wounds, said there were “signs” that someone was listening. In a remarkable story, Maya explained that as a coping mechanism, Itay and their friend Omer Shemtov, who remains a hostage, sh...…
…16 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS Holding an Israeli flag adorned with a large yel- low ribbon were seniors Evan Solomon, 22, and Max Burgida, 21. Solomon said misinformation about Israel on campus is a lingering problem, but the Jewish community stands strong in supporting one another. “I think the Jewish community on campus is doing a fantastic job in sticking together,” Solomon said. “It is so important for Jewish and ...…
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…18 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N I n a frightening start to 5785, a group of about 20 Jewish stu- dents from the University of Michigan attending an Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Southfield home of U-M Jewish Resource Center Rabbi Mendy Klahr and his wife, Gitty Klahr, were confronted by a masked gunman. Fortunately, no one was harmed. Southfield law enforcement investigators have considered this to be a “crime of opportunity” and n...…
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…20 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N L ’shana tovah, fellow do-good- ers! Let’s kick off the new year by committing to help others in our community. Whether you are looking for a one-time opportunity down the street or you’ve been itch- ing to visit Israel, I encourage you to choose an activity that speaks to you. Birthright Israel, in collabora- tion with Shalom Corps Platform at Mosaic United, is running a two-week volunteering program where...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 21 J N A mos Carlen’s Shadows of Freedom will be the opening special event for the SOAR Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) new fall 2024 term. The film recounts the untold story of the Jewish and French resistance of 1942 in Algiers, which helped change the course of WWII, yet remains largely forgotten. These 388 resisters — mostly young and inexpe- rienced — almost haplessly ended up supporting the Allies ...…
…22 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 Helping Local Seniors Avoid Financial Fraud Gesher Human Services is joining forces with Huntington Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to provide Metro Detroit seniors with tools to avoid financial scammers. Huntington Safe Banking for Seniors Workshop will be held at Gesher Human Services in Southfield from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free refreshments, a free lunch and giveaways such as gift cards will be provided as we...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 23 J N ‘Twinning’ in Detroit Several Muslim-Jewish events were part of “Weekend (later: Season) of Twinning” that Walter Ruby organized, with local lead- ers, in the latter years of his career with Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU). The events took place in U.S. cities, includ- ing Detroit, and Canada. “It was exciting to help coordinate ties between leaders of the Jewish com- munity and the Michigan ...…
…24 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N I n August 1986, a group of women — including members of Detroit Women’s Forum (DWF) — staged a unique protest outside the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC). The social club, then open to white men only, was founded in 1887 and housed since 1913 in a grand, six-story Albert Kahn- designed building on Madison Street in Downtown Detroit. Many Detroiters objected to their exclusion from a club known for its advant...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 25 J N continued on page 27 unable to advance in male-dominated organizations. “My feminism led me to want to involve myself in projects for helping women, ” said the late Kroll, speaking at DWF’s 40th anniversary celebration. Kroll and her friends recruited women for the new group from their contacts in government, business, unions, education, nonprofits, various professions and activist groups. The Forum star...…
…26 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 A damah Detroit, The Well and Tamarack Camps are teaming up for a festive Sukkot celebration against the back- drop of Tamarack Camps’ beautiful Farber Farm. At the first-ever Sukkot on the Farm, attendees will enjoy Jewish ritual and learning, a kosher, vegetarian farm-to-table meal, non- alcoholic botanical beverages and a spirited Sukkot Sounds concert featuring the music of local band 7 Layers. This even...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 27 “I met a wonderful woman, Delphine Palkowski, early on. She represented the Catholic Archdiocese probably during the first or second year of our existence. She still is an activist, and we have been friends for almost 50 years. ” A more recent friend for Straus is Marjorie Lynn, a retired professor from University of Michigan-Dearborn. Detroit Women’s Forum has been a “wonderful experience, ” Straus said. “I...…
…business SPOTlight brought to you in partnership with B I R M I N G H A M 28 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N T here’s a storefront called Step & Style at the Lincoln Shopping Center in Oak Park that’s currently run by three friends, offering three different types of products. All the store owners are busy young mothers and would not be able to keep up with working behind a counter full time. Instead, they have a rotation system so th...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 29 J N this month. In 2017, Aboud also started selling school uniforms for students attending Beth Jacob. “We used to have a company that came here from New York that provided the school uniforms,” explained Aboud of the antiquated system. “They were here for two days, and every girl had to come and try on a uniform during that time. It was almost impossible to get a new uniform during the year. And what happe...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 3 J N contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-6 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 A New Gateway to Justice Congregation Shaarey Zedek renews its entry plaza for the next generation of Jewish Detroiters. 14 ‘Together We Rise’ U-M Jewish community holds solidarity rally for Israel. 18 Home Invasion U-M rabbi’s Southfield home targeted on Rosh Hashanah. 20 A New Resolution? Commit to he...…
…30 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N W ith Rosh Hashanah behind us, it can only mean one thing: Yom Kippur is not far behind. Given that Yom Kippur is a fast day, the holiday itself is not associated with traditional foods, but it is certainly vital to eat both pre- and post-fast. Before the fast, it is important to set yourself up for success, eating foods that will sustain energy and maintain hydration. In fact, experts recom- mend adjusti...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 31 ¼ cup heavy cream ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. red-pepper flakes ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, diced ½ medium bell pepper (preferably red), trimmed, seeded and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño, diced (remove seeds for less spice) 1 (4-ounce) jar pimiento peppers, diced 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives Directions Heat oven to 400 d...…
…32 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N I t couldn’t have been a better end of the Inter-Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League season for Matt Bassin and the Congregation Shir Tikvah team. Bassin, the team’s co-manager, received the league’s Steve LeVine Step Up to the Plate Award, selected by fellow league directors Michael Betman and Mitch Kline. Then Shir Tikvah went undefeated in the Koufax Division playoffs and won the division...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 33 J N Congregation Shir Tikvah celebrates its Koufax Division championship in the Inter-Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League. definitely the underdog,” Bassin said about Adat Shalom No. 1’s effort in its marathon game vs. Beth Ahm. “Adat Shalom No. 1 lost and I’m sure they were disappointed, but there was no reason to hang their heads,” Bassin said. Shir Tivkah found itself down 13-5 to Beth Ahm midw...…
…T o those who fully open themselves to it, Yom Kippur is a life-transforming experience. It tells us that God, who created the universe in love and forgiveness, reaches out to us in love and forgiveness, asking us to love and forgive others. God never asked us not to make mistakes. All He asks is that we acknowledge our mistakes, learn from them, grow through them and make amends where we can. No religion has held such a high ...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 35 Dealing With Guilt A s a species and a society, we do not like feeling guilty. That twisting, crawling sense of shame and embarrassment, or failure, is one I expect most people try to avoid. Especially in our often-too-online lives, we are primed to respond defensively to any pushback or critique. Rather than admitting that we’ve posted or commented something that lacked sen- sitivity, we accuse our critics ...…
…Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congregation B’nai Moshe West Blo...…
…REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040, tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULAR/HUMANISTIC Congregation...…
…38 | OCTOBER 10 • 2024 J N G iven the circumstances since Oct. 7, these are understand- ably challenging times to be a pop band in Israel. But the Tel Aviv trio RGB is simply putting its head down and hoping for the best as it releases its second album, A Place For Lovers, this month. “The uncertainty here in this coun- try is really ridiculously impossible, ” Roy Bartal says via Zoom with [part- ner/girlfriend] Noi Agam and Alon Ke...…
…OCTOBER 10 • 2024 | 39 J N but we found a common ground. ” Kenett, meanwhile, describes the union as “like a painting of three dif- ferent circles, where you have the mid- dle that we all share. ” ABOUT THE MELODIES On A Place For Lovers, their fusion results in a smooth and melodically sophisticated blend of sounds, marked by a spectral ambience and spacious song arrangements. RGB straddles a line between classic and clever, with ch...…
