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…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 81 K aren and Jeffrey Modell of Bingham Farms and Elizabeth and Eric Selya of Santa Rosa, Calif., are thrilled to announce the marriage of Andrew Richard Modell to Abigail Elaine Selya. Abigail and Andrew were recently married in a joyful ceremony at the Cranbrook Art Museum among family and friends. Guests were excited to enjoy the seven-tier wedding cake made by the bride. Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh of The Wel...…

…82 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 SPIRIT Pleading for Redemption T his week’s haftorah includes the famous words (also a song by veteran Jewish singer Ira Heller): “I have set watchmen upon your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never be silent day nor night; those who remind the Lord, take no rest. ” (Isaiah 62:6) The Talmud com- ments: What do these watchmen, or angels, as Rashi explains, remind God about? The Talmud answers: “You will...…

…S omething remarkable happens in this week’s parshah, almost without our noticing it, that changed the very terms of Jewish existence and has life-changing implications for all of us. Moses renewed the covenant. This may not sound dramatic, but it was. Thus far, in the history of humanity as told by the Torah, God had made three covenants. The first, in Genesis 9, was with Noah, and through him, with all humanity. I call this th...…

…From the Israelites at Sinai, God asked for much more. He asked them in effect to recognize Him as their sole sovereign and legislator. The Sinai covenant came not with seven commands as for Noah, or an eighth as for Abraham, but with 613. The Israelites were to incorporate God- consciousness into every aspect of their lives. So, as the covenants proceed, God asks more and more of His partners, or to put it slightly differently, He e...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 85 FOR POSSIBILITIES THAT ONCE SEEMED UNREACHABLE. CANCER IS A BEGINNING. In the fight against cancer, you want every advantage to beat the disease. There is no bigger advantage than having the experts at Karmanos Cancer Institute in your corner. As the number one preferred cancer treatment provider in Michigan, we give you access to more than 250 promising new treatments found only at Karmanos. We give you y...…

…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...…

…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 for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington Hills (248) 477-1410 ...…

…88 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 A aron Markovitz celebrated his bar mitzvah at Temple Israel 22 years ago not thinking he would return as a composer and performer, but that is what he is doing this year. A guitar player and singer-songwriter who has appeared with a California studio band, on cruise ships and in clubs across the country, Markovitz is spending the year as the Burton A. and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation Artist-in-Residence a...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 89 A LIFELONG LOVE OF MUSIC Markovitz, 35 and single, started playing guitar when he was 7 years old, became serious about becoming a musician in his teens and played with a band while attending Walled Lake Northern High School. “I started to realize that I could sing and, after high school, I went to the Los Angeles College of Music (formerly the Los Angeles College of Music Academy), ” said Markovitz, whose work...…

…90 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 ARTS&LIFE FILM REVIEW G ratitude comes in many forms. It can be as simple as saying “thank you, ” or as deep as appreciating each moment of one’s life. In director Louie Schwartz- berg’s latest documentary out Sept. 16, Gratitude Revealed, the idea of gratitude and what it truly means is examined from different lifestyles and perspectives. Schwartzberg, the director behind the cult-hit documentary Fantast...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 91 31815 Southfield Road | Suite 32 | Beverly Hills, MI Call 248.540.0600 today to schedule your appointment or book online: krystynaseuropeanspa.com Happy New Year From Krystyna’s! In celebration of the new year, Krystyna’s invites you to treat yourself to a facial this fall. Come in to Krystyna’s European Spa and indulge in our oasis of calm, as we turn the page with new hope for the coming year. HAPPY NEW ...…

…92 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 ARTS&LIFE DANCE K ristina Kadashevych, a Jewish member of the Kyiv City Ballet, left Ukraine for France the day before her country was attacked. The troupe, which has performed on four con- tinents, has not returned to Ukraine and instead is performing in various countries to earn funds in support of the Ukrainian people. The troupe is performing in Detroit on Tuesday evening, Sept. 27, at the Music Hall ...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 93 H A P P Y N E W Y E A R ! Lincoln Shopping Center Greenfield and 10½ Mile T H E S H O P S AT Lincoln Shopping Center Lincoln Shopping Center Advance America ALDI Bling Bling Book Beat Church’s Chicken/White Castle Conservative Cuts Dollar Castle DTLR Dr. Lazar J Anthony Kroger Lee Beauty Supply McDonalds Medical Weight Loss Metro PCS Metropolitan Dry Cleaners Mookey’s Beans...…

…94 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 country. It is normal to love the country where you were born and grew up, the place where your family lives. JN: What close family members do you have in Ukraine? KK: Most of my family lives in Ukraine, including my parents and my son. JN: Have you been able to keep in touch with your family while you were in Paris and what have they said to you? KK: Yes, of course. We [have been] in communication every day. ...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 95 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT For those without computer access, please mail the following to 32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SUITE 205 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334: • Who is Turning 80? [first/last] • What Day is their Birthday? • Personalized Message and Signature • A picture of the birthday person (if you would like the picture returned, please include a stamped return envelope.) • A check Continue to celebrate our ...…

…96 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 K eith Firstenberg is a self-professed nerdy science guy. He’s got a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in glass engineering science with minors in chemistry and physics from Alfred University. He’s spent his career as an engineer, including the past 10 years as a research engineer on ignition products for Tenneco, formerly Federal-Mogul. But, by night, Firstenberg’s one really funny guy in Suite Surrender...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 97 Bernard Dunlap, the uptight hotel general manager. Dunlap tries to maintain control while experiencing fits of anxiety and panic, and Keith strikes that balance perfectly, ” says Targan, who also directed Firstenberg in Spamalot and Leading Ladies. Targan promises audienc- es will enjoy Suite Surrender because it is a screwball come- dy that taps into the nostalgia of the WWII era. “It is a classic farce w...…

…98 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 100-YEAR-OLD SPECIAL, HERE’S JOHNNY! CELEB JEOPARDY, GANGSTER AUCTION ABC will broadcast Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter on Thursday, Sept. 22 (9-11 p.m.). Lear is a legendary comedy writer and comedy series creator/ producer. He hit the “centu- ry mark” last July. Lear, a WWII combat vet- eran, has won six Emmys and many other awards. He’s best known for cre- ating a long list of hit comedy ...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 99 CHALLAH BAKE 6-9 PM, SEPT. 22 At Aish Detroit, 25725 Coolidge, Oak Park. $36. Info: 248-327-3575. We provide the ingredients, round challah demos and Rosh Hashanah-inspired fillings and toppings. $36 per batch (makes six round challahs). For more information, email Estie Tolwin at etolwin@aish. com. BIM BOM BABY 10-11 AM, SEPT. 23 This is a recurring Friday event at Temple Shir Shalom. It is a Shabbat...…

…100 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 registering, you will receive a link via email to join the meeting. Info: MINDU@jfsdetroit.org or call 248-788-MIND. CANDIDATES FORUM 6:30-9 PM, SEPT. 28 A virtual opportunity to meet the candidates for state senate organized by NCJWMI. Info: 248-355- 3300 or ncjwmi.org. CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1:30-2:30 PM, SEPT. 29 Sponsored by Gesher Human Services (formerly JVS). Virtual Caregiver support groups for i...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 101 SPOTLIGHT Join JFS for its Annual “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” fundraising event, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Imagine being forced to flee your home and arriving in a strange new land alone. Imagine not knowing how you are going to feed your family today, or where you’ll live, or how you’ll survive in the world. Imagine having no human or social contact for months at a time. Imagine being worried sick all of ...…

…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 or 248-234-9057 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.comDeadline for ad insertion is 9 a.m. on Friday prior to publication. Aaron Mendelson Heating and Cooling, LLC. 248-855-0437 Cell: 248-912-2292 License # 7118488 Maintenance, Installation, Repair & Hot Water Heaters Ajmendelson1@gmail.com FAMILY OWNED SINC...…

…spotlight J ARC, a nonprofit organi- zation serving adults with developmental disabilities in the Metro Detroit area, hosted Dogs & Donuts, an event for the people they serve that involved interaction with therapy dogs and eating delicious donuts, on the evening of July 27. The event was created with the help of JARC volunteer Susan Tauber to offer persons served an opportunity to receive attention and comfort from the trained a...…

…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY R eliable volunteer, conscientious board member and former judge, Deborah “Debbie” Tyner was not one to sit back. Instead, she brought formidable gifts of time, intellect and philanthropy to improve both the Jewish and general communities in Metro Detroit. She also protected and cared for her loving family. Sidelined in recent years with the debilitating disease enceph- alitis, former Oakland County C...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 105 DR. LAWRENCE MARK COGGAN, 84, of Walled Lake, died Sept. 8, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marci Coggan; son and daughter-in- law, Adam and Lori Coggan; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Paul Fox; grand- children, Jenna (Brett) Bader, Kelsey Rausch, Lindsey Fox and Nick Fox; great-grand- children, Silas Mayle and Daria Mayle. He was the dearest son of the late Samuel and Esther Coggan; bro...…

…106 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 W arren J. Coville of Sarasota, Fla., died Sept. 6, 2022. Born in New York May 17, 1925, he moved to Detroit when he was young. He served in the Army in WWII as an aerial photographer. His first business was Coville Portraits, then ABC Photo, which merged with Bill Davidson’s Guardian Industries into Guardian Photo. Warren married the love of his life, Margot Triest, in 1948; they were together for...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 107 continued from page 105 Britman, and of the late Julius Britman; dearest sister-in-law of the late Sally Saginaw, the late Sanford Joseph, Jerry (Bonnie) Joseph; also sadly missed by loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. A grave- side service was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements ...…

…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 108 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 cherished in the family’s hearts forever. Mr. Lazar is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Joan Lazar; devoted daughter, Dr. Stephanie Lazar, and son-in- law, Alan Walborn; adoring grandchildren, Remy and Benjamin Walborn; loving brother, Michael Lazar; broth- er-in-law, Marshall (Linda) Maldaver; and their children, Marc and Jeffrey Maldaver. He is also survived by man...…

…SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 | 109 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY G erson Cooper, 88, of Bloomfield Hills, died Sept. 8, 2022. He was a leader in the healthcare community, local- ly and nationally, and in the Jewish community, notably at Temple Israel, for decades. “My dad was a fabulous guy,” said Gerson’s son Adam Cooper. “People loved to be around him. He was the smartest guy in the room and never had to tell anybody that. He was articu...…

…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 110 | SEPTEMBER 22 • 2022 The Call of the Shofar T his week, we have stories about shofars for Rosh Hashanah. Associate Editor Rachel Sweet focuses on how does one blow a shofar? Not an easy or intuitive task, to be sure. Rabbi Louis Finkelman explores how does one become a shofar blower? It’s a bit different than d...…

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…$200 Sept. 15-21, 2022 / 19-25 Elul 5782 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com This practicing Jewish player on the U-M football team fasts on Yom Kippur, keeps kosher on Passover, and has a passion for strength and conditioning. See page 28 Keeping the Faith …

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…contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 For the Love of Cars Members of Detroit’s Jewish community share the special vehicles in their lives. 18 Sometimes a Hamsa is just a Hamsa Tigers closer Gregory Soto wears one all the time. 19 Most Successful Walk Yet Friendship Circle’s Walk4Friendship surpasses its fundraising goal by $65,000. 20 Making New Friends at JARC Free H...…

…4 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 for openers The Message of the Shofar F or a large portion of the Jewish world, Rosh Hashanah involves praying in synagogue, feeling solemn, and (maybe) having thoughts about apples and honey. However, in reality, if you tap into the spiritual potential of Rosh Hashanah, it can be a day that gives you a type of clarity unrivaled by anything else you have ever experienced. With the right things in m...…

…SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 | 5 Your Jewish Journey is Here. 27375 Bell Road Southfield, MI 48034 shaareyzedek.org HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES FOR ALL AGES September 26th Rosh Hashanah Day 1 September 27th Rosh Hashanah Day 2 October 5th Yom Kippur Call (248) 357-5544 for more information on joining us for services or any other opportunities. Other exciting opportunities we will offer during the holidays: September 18: Shofar in the Park at CSZ ...…

…6 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY 1942 - 2022 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: ...…

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…8 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 N o one mentioned tor- ture. As my group walked through Munich’s Olympic Park, we stopped at three memorials to the Israeli athletes murdered by ter- rorists during the 1972 games. We were told that they died. Our guide never mentioned that some were tortured. In 2015, an article in the New York Times revealed that victims’ family members were shown documentation that indicated their loved ones had be...…

…National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan THANKS ALL OF ITS GENEROUS SPONSORS, DONORS, AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF ITS NINTH ANNUAL Back 2 School Store. Co-Chairs: Fran Grossman, Carol Rosenfeld, Margo Stocker Advisor: Lauren Koenigsberg Vice President: Carrie Kushner President: Sallyjo Levine Executive Director: Susan Gertner Staff: Lori Eisenberg, Linda Rouff, Liana Spiegel, Sara Worsham The 2022 Back 2 School Store was a mod...…

…10 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 essay The Gift of Siblings T he history of siblings goes back to biblical times. However, things didn’t work out so well for Cain and Abel or Esau and Jacob, did they? Not to mention Joseph’s brothers who sold him down the river. On the other hand, Moses and Aaron usually supported each other. And Rebekah and Leah married the same guy, for crying out loud! Thankfully, most of us have relationships ...…

…SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 | 11 FROM A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE My three children (now adults), I’m sure, have only wonderful things to say about their mom and me as parents. But, seriously folks, I know they love to talk about our lit- tle foibles in the same way my siblings and I share (mostly) fond memories of our parents. I recall those “wonder years” when our kids were small. There were certainly many conflicts to resolve, often with ...…

…12 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY R ecently, the JN has featured stories related to car culture in Detroit. It is an ethos that has permeated the Motor City for over a century. Simply stated, Detroiters love their cars and everything that goes along with them. We’ve written about the “Car Guy’s Car Guy,” automotive journal editor Eddie Alterman, and about car cruising including the Woodward Dream Cruise. But, with the Nort...…

…SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 | 13 For the Love of Cars continued on page 14 Coupe. Their Jaguar is very rare, one of only 19 1994 XJS Coupes imported to North America with a factory original five-speed manual transmission. But their love story centers on the Karmann Ghia. “Dianne and I met in 1970 for the Oak Park to Wayne State University carpool. I had always wanted a Convertible Jaguar XKE (‘E Type’), which I thought was a beautiful car,...…

…14 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY A BLACK PEARL Ari and Julie Katz and daughters, Sadie and Libby, live in West Bloomfield with their 1978 Datsun 280Z “Black Pearl.” This is a rare one. To determine if Americans would buy black sports cars, Nissan produced about 1,200 Black Pearl 280Zs, which were only sold in the U.S. But this particular Datsun 280Z is a special one for Ari. “My father, Steve Katz, purchased the ‘Z’ new in June ...…

…SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 | 15 There are garages. Then, there are garages that transcend mere shelter for one’s family vehicles, along with bicycles, lawn mowers, and/or snow blowers. In this respect, Robert Stoler’s garage might be classified as a mini-automotive museum. Instead of brooms or grass trimmers, the walls of his garage are filled with auto memorabilia such as road signs, antique license plates and signs for automobile ...…

…16 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 ANTIQUE PANEL TRUCK Rachel Monahan wrote to us about an antique panel truck restoration project that is itself an act of love. “My grandfather is Milt Weinger. My husband, Tim, and I tracked down my great- grandfather’s grocery van. It is a 1950 Chevy Panel Van that my grandfather, who is now 96, used to drive for deliveries for his father Bill’s grocery store when he was younger.” (See the William Davi...…

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…18 | SEPTEMBER 15 • 2022 What Is a Hamsa and What Makes it Jewish? This symbol of an eye embedded in the palm of an open hand has had numerous other names throughout the ages, including the eye of Fatima, the hand of Fatima and the hand of Miriam. The form is sometimes rendered naturally and other times symmetrically with a second thumb replac- ing the little finger. The hamsa has been variously inter- preted by scholars as ...…