…After a two-year absence, Metro Detroit’s biggest and best used book and media sale will return to Livonia’s Laurel Park Place in Livonia, May 15-22, offering amazing deals on used books and media. New this year, in addition to scores of tables brimming with used books and media inside the mall, Bookstock plans to feature a Best of Bookstock outdoor tent for customers preferring an out- door experience. Proceeds from Bookstock be...…
…B owlers are back on the lanes this season in the Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith league after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to take some time off. Two of the league’s bowlers are on a roll. Aaron Radner bowled his sixth 300 game in league play, the most in the league’s 60-year history. Joey Schechter, at age 22 the league’s youngest bowler (the minimum age is 18), had the league’s highest series of the season as of ...…
…Radner didn’t bowl for about a year because of the pandemic. He began practic- ing last summer after getting vaccinated. “It’s exciting to get back in the swing of things,” the Farmington Hills resident said. He’s bowling in two other leagues besides the Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson league this season. This is a birthday month for Radner, who turned 27 on Feb. 16. He’s a former member of the North Farmington High School bowling team...…
…P hilip Zazove, M.D., as a family physician who has lived his life with profound hearing loss, is well acquainted with overcoming adversity. He’s had to prove himself repeatedly as someone who is just as competent and capable as someone without a disability. This was true from an early age, as he attend- ed public school as a child growing up in Lincolnwood, Ill. (near Evanston and Skokie), where he was one of the first deaf children ...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 29 continued on page 30 “It’s time for someone with new ideas and energy to come in,” said Zazove, who turned 70 in 2021. “Also, I’m ready to spend more time with my wife (Barbara Reed, M.D., MSPH, professor emeritus of family medicine at U-M).” Zazove, who has been a member of Temple Beth Emeth and the Jewish Community Center in Ann Arbor, leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a deaf clinician and researcher. He...…
…30 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 continued from page 29 HEALTH parents, Earl and Louise, both physicians, refused to send him to a state school for deaf children and instead enrolled him in public schools. He drew support and inspiration from both, especially his mother. “Every successful younger person with a disability I’ve met had supportive parents or mentors,” Zazove said. “I think that’s also what really allowed me to be so success...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 31 NO REGRETS PURSUING FAMILY MEDICINE Zazove said he made the right choice going into family med- icine. His work has allowed him to follow patients and their health through the years. “Getting to know patients and their families well, and caring for entire families from birth to death, has been so rewarding, ” he said. “The feed- back from patients … is heart- warming. I know all family docs have similar experi...…
…K evin’s Song, a Michigan- based charitable organization dedicated to generating public awareness about the causes of suicide, held its Annual Virtual Conference on Suicide in late January. The conference featured survivors of suicide who shared their stories of combating stigma and dealing with loss and grief, followed by a panel discussion with four survivors who shared their personal experiences of surviving the pain of suicide ...…
…program has seen significant progress in addressing its three programmatic pillars: awareness, knowledge and skills, and access. “Since its inception, nearly 1,000 community professionals have been trained in mental health and suicide alertness trainings,” she said. JFS recently hired a suicide prevention coordinator, Mayim Meyers, who will specifically focus on suicide prevention in the Metro Detroit Jewish community. Cohen s...…
…W ith one in five adults experiencing mental illness in 2020, a crisis exacerbated by the stressors of the COVID- 19 pandemic, understanding how — and where — to access mental health care has become more important than ever. Yet those resources aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Mind Matters, a free virtual program on March 3 for Metro Detroiters, wants to help people learn how to navigate Michigan’s mental health care syste...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 35 mental health resources, paired with decreased accessibility due to COVID-19, has contributed to a greater need for public awareness on understanding Michigan’s mental health care system — which may not be as complex as some people think. CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY “COVID-19, isolation and all of the things that came along with it have increased depression and anxiety across the board, ” Rinaldi ...…
…36 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 BUSINESS S ince Sinai Hospital closed nearly 25 years ago, some might say Beaumont became the “de facto” Jewish hospital of Metro Detroit, with the lion’s share of Detroit’s Jewish community using its services and doctors. And over the years, the Jewish community has contributed millions of dollars to the institution, from Mickey Shapiro’s donation to endow the Sara and Asa Shapiro Heart and Vascular...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 37 H ave you ever heard of a mik- vah rescue team? Well, one was formed in Israel this past summer to rescue a 2,000-year-old ritual bath from being covered by a new intersection on a major highway in the Galilee. In Israel, it’s often said that archaeology is the enemy of the building contractor. When construction teams begin clearing and drilling a site, it is not unusual that they come across ancient artifact...…
…M arcy Tatelbaum, 44, made aliyah in 2007 with her husband, Yehuda, and their three chil- dren, Meir, Yakir and Techelet who are now 21, 19, and 16 years old. She loves living in Israel where every day contrib- utes to a meaningful existence. JN: Do you remember an early trip to Israel? MT: When I was about 8 years old, we came on a family trip to Israel for two weeks. The next time we came was when my sister was here in seminary,...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 39 MAZEL TOV! Sasha Edyth Shepherd, daughter of Melissa and Aaron Shepherd, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at a Havdalah service at Tam- O-Shanter Country Club. Rabbi Joseph Krakoff will lead the ceremony. She will be joined by her older sister Alexa. Sasha is the grand- child of Helene and Edward Kaplan, and Susan and David Shepherd; she is the loving great-granddaughter of the la...…
…SPIRIT A WORD OF TORAH G iving is transforma- tive — and not just to the recipient. In a 2012 survey of studies linking altruistic behaviors to improved health, researchers from the University of Michigan con- cluded that giving time and money to organiza- tions, providing social support to friends, family and community, caring for the elderly or the handicapped, and cultivating compassionate attitudes and traits is associated...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 41 twofold — it helps us build the Torah infrastructure necessary for any flourishing Jewish soci- ety. And it transforms those who contribute, connecting us to our society and forging us into a community of givers — becoming no less than a partner with our Creator in these holy endeavors. Perhaps the quintessential form of giving is the mitzvah of tzedakah, giving to the needy. Tzedakah is about taking care o...…
…Synagogue Directory CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids (616) 949-2840 ahavasisraelgr.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Israel Flint (810) 732-6310 cbiflint.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 43 Shomer Israel Oak Park (248) 542-4014 godaven.com Shomrey Emunah Southfield (248) 559-1533 congregation-shomrey- emunah-105705.square.site The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield (248) 788-4000 theshul.net Yagdil Torah Southfield (248) 559-5905 Young Israel of Oak Park (248) 967-3655 yiop.org Young Israel of Southfield (248) 358-0154 yisouthfield.org RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Kehillat Israel...…
…A dam Bernard has reached number four in counting times he has participated in Michigan productions of the musical comedy Anything Goes. Number four will be staged March 3-5 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield by the Nicely Theatre Group. Bernard takes on two roles — a bar- tender at the beginning and a passenger joining ensemble numbers throughout. In earlier versions of the play, about shipboard roma...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 45 for a couple of years, Bernard returned to the university setting to earn a master’s degree and then continued at General Motors for a career that evolved over 36 years. In his pres- ent assignment, Bernard makes sure his firm is kept aware of what is being done by compet- itors. “ At work, I do a lot of presen- tations and videos for internal use,” Bernard said. “[Because of my work in theater], I don’t...…
…46 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 T he catchy disco sounds of singer- songwriter Donna Summer have entered into the career twists and turns experienced by Meredyth Davis. As a young disc jockey in Connecticut, Davis played Summer’s music in local clubs and on a radio station not far from Boston, the area where Davis and Summer grew up. Remembrances of immersion in pop recordings connects this former deejay to the Summer hit “On the Radio.” ...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 47 continued on page 48 Donna. They divide their talents among more than 20 musical stagings. “This show is big and beautiful, and I love the fact that it’s more than 90 minutes of music and entertainment,” said Davis, 48, who has worked on other shows recently performed at the Fisher, including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which profiles the Jewish singer-songwriter. “I’ve seen Summer several times, wi...…
…48 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 early spiritual influence. “I listened to doo-wop with my dad and to Broadway music with my mom. She would play the piano, and I would sing. “Music has always been a focus of my true heart. I wanted to be a singer, but I wasn’t meant for the stage. I was meant for behind the scenes. There are people who are going to win Tony Awards, and there are people who are going to help people win Tony Awards. I’m that ...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 49 I n the World War II romance and musical I’ll Find You, love conquers all. Set for theatrical release on Feb. 25, the 1-hour and 56-minute film — inspired by the true stories of musicians in 1930s and 1940s Poland — offers a heartwarm- ing twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet story, this time set in the midst of war-torn Europe. Since childhood, Catholic opera singer Robert Pulaski (Leo Suter) and Jewish viol...…
…50 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 escape from Poland, Rubin realizes Pulaski is right and that in fact, she’s in love with him, not Rosenfeld. But the Germans aren’t far off, and Rubin’s family finally comes to a decision to leave for Zurich, while Pulaski’s family aims to escape to Paris. The Rubins plan to leave the following morning, but a German air raid overnight changes their plans. Jews are rounded up; and in the midst of the chaos, th...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 51 LAW AND ORDER (THE ORIGINAL!) RETURNS, THE SAG AWARDS The original Law and Order series ran from 1990-2010 and spanned several “spin-offs,” including Law and Order; SVU. A “reboot” of the original series premieres on NBC on Feb. 24 (8 p.m.). Sam Waterston is returning as Jack McCoy, Manhattan’s (head) District Attorney. He played that role for the last three seasons of the original. Before his promotion...…
…52 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1:30-2:30 PM, FEB. 24 Virtual Caregiver Support Groups are offered for individuals who are care partners for those living with cognitive changes including various types of dementia. Please contact Dorothy Moon, Brown Adult Day Program social worker, for Zoom link and more information: 248- 233-4392, dmoon@jvshumanservices. org. EDUCATIONAL EVENT 6:30-8 PM, FEB 24 The Isaac Agree Downtown...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 53 exercises and meditation, Sleepy Time Yoga will com- bine fun and friendship over Zoom. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or chair to what should be an evening of gentle exercise to aid in a good night’s sleep. Register by Feb. 28: hadassahmid- west.org/GDWW2022. Event fee: $10. SLICE OF SERVICE 7-8:30 PM, FEB. 28 Join The Well, Repair the World Detroit and Keep Growing Detroit to learn about local gardening and ...…
…FOOD W ith the fluctuating weath- er and the turning of the year, we once again find ourselves huddling in the kitchen for warmth, taking advan- tage of a hot stove to keep our bodies and our houses braced against the encroaching chill of winter. Soups, filling and hearty, are always my go-to during this season. Served with crusty bread, they’re a good dish on their own, and they always are able to slide into another meal as an ...…
…FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 55 Shoestring potato fries for garnish Directions 1. Mise en place! Dice your potatoes and onion, mince the garlic and open the containers of stock. Heat a large pot over medi- um-high heat and melt the butter; add a little neutral cooking oil to the pot as well to help prevent burn- ing. 2. Once the butter has foamed and melted, add the onions, season with a good pinch of salt and cook over medium-high to ...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY continued on page 58 FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 57 CAROL AMSTER, 86, of Ann Arbor, died Feb. 12, 2022. She is sur- vived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Aaron and Susan Amster, and Barry and Jaye Amster; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Doug Schoenberg; grandchildren, Lauren Amster and Angus Abrams, Joshua and Jenna Amster, Michael Amster, Zachary Amster, Adam Schoenberg, and Allison Schoenberg; sis-...…
…continued from page 57 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 Robert Sakat; grandchil- dren, Nicole and Markus Talaga, Kyle and Serena Baskin, Alyssa and Brent Erickson, Joshua Berman, Henry Baskin, Miles Baskin, Julia Baskin, James and Jenny Chesney, Chris and Amy Chesney, and Alexus and Bryan Rouhan; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Erickson, Faith Rouhan, Colin, Brennan and Nicholas Chesney; nephews and niece, S...…
…continued on page 60 FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 | 59 and adored everything about him; Hershey, his beloved dog and best friend. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DONNA DZODIN, 75, of West Bloomfield, died Feb. 14, 2022. She is survived by her d...…
…continued from page 59 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 of Vivian Jason Toohey, Ezekiel Jason Toohey, Penelope Jason Toohey, Asher Hudson Seid and Maya Arielle Seid; sister of the late Barry J. Lipson; sister-in- law of Debra Lipson, Kenneth (Nancy) Lipson, Jacquelyn Heller and Carole Kaplan; aunt of Mark, Kevin, Brian, Aaron and David Lipson; daughter of the late Honora and the late Alex Lipson; daughter-in-l...…
…I van Reitman, a Hollywood direc- tor and producer who was born in Czechoslovakia and went on to helm Ghostbusters and other beloved American blockbuster comedies, died Feb. 12, 2022, at 75. Reitman died in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California, according to the Associated Press. Reitman’s first major commercial success came in 1978 when he produced National Lampoon’s Animal House, but his most famous work was Ghostbusters, ...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | FEBRUARY 24 • 2022 Ode to the Bagel R ecently, our new Associate Editor, Rachel Sweet, and I had a chat in the JN lunchroom. She was toasting a bagel and mentioned that Bagel Day was upcoming. I said I thought National Bagel Day was Jan. 15. Rachel was referring to National Bagel and Lox Day on Feb. 9. We were...…
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…FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 12 A Titan of the Bench The life and legacy of Judge Avern Cohn, 1924-2022. 18 Spreading Warmth Renee Kaplan began work in August on blankets for shelter animals. 20 Lawmakers Convene Hearing on Protecting Houses of Worship Texas Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker testifies on need for security grants. 21 ‘Comedy for Peace’ Federati...…
…4 | FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 I n the throes of a new year, it is tempting to think about all the ways we will become “new. ” To start a new hobby or a new workout regimen; become a new person with a new start. What if this year we just set out to be better? To double down on the things we are already great at; to invest more deeply into the things we know we love. To square up to what we considered our best, look it in the eye an...…
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…6 | FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 PURELY COMMENTARY continued on page 11 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 of...…
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…8 | FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 opinion U.S. Failure on Ukraine Could Lead to a Conflagration in the Middle East, Asia I t is not clear yet whether the Ukraine crisis will end peacefully or wheth- er war will again erupt on European soil. Nevertheless, several observations are in order. For years, many in the West have cel- ebrated the reduced role of military force in internation- al relations. Scholars herald- ed “the end of history” a...…
…FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 | 9 Join us for a great night out! This traveling comedy show combines top Muslim and Jewish stand-up comedians for a fun and inspiring night of humor. It’s funny, meaningful and brings our two diverse communities together. Just $20 and your FIRST DRINK IS ON US. Get your tickets at jewishdetroit.org/comedy For more info: Yiftah Leket at leket@jfmd.org Federation’s Israel & Overseas Department presents Wednesday, ...…
…10 | FEBRUARY 17 • 2022 opinion Time Is on Israel’s Side P ositive momentum in Israel’s regional stand- ing is underway, as can be seen by the visits of senior Israeli officials — among them its previous and present prime minister, and the foreign and defense ministers — to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Morocco, and the visit of a military delegation to Sudan, as well as a military flight...…
