…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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…8 | DECEMBER 12 • 2024 J N OUR COMMUNITY “For most, it’s still just about the lights, but, for me, it’s the whole shebang. Bring on the latkes, dreidels and everything that goes along with the eight days of celebrating the traditions that were instilled in me since I was a small child,” writes Ontario-based chef, baker, food stylist and blogger Debi Traub. In this Simply Beautiful Hanukkah Tablescape, she created an elegant table with “pop...…
…DECEMBER 12 • 2024 | 9 Israeli artist Yaeli Vogel, founder of New York-based Yaeli Fine Art, brings her stunning and spiritual artwork to functional fruition in tabletop, textiles and heirloom Judaica, like this Hand Carved Crystal Menorah, embellished with her dreamy painting of Jerusalem. Yaelivogel.com. Anchored in gold-rimmed blue with accents in green and pink, the Famille Rose Dinnerware Collection from Williams-Sonoma is our Chan...…
…$200 Dec. 5-11, 2024 / 4-10 Kislev 5785 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner brings Detroiters together. See page 8 …
…Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined the boys in a spirited game of soccer. Boris Johnson Goes to School Earlier on the day of the dinner, Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Yeshiva to gain a firsthand understanding of its mission and impact. He joined the boys in an energetic game of soccer, showcasing their camaraderie and team spirit. At the Bais Yaakov Girls’ Elementary School, he joined a craft activity with ...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 11 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT CONTACT: Keith Farber 248.351.5107 kfarber@thejewishnews.com LISTINGS INCLUDE: Business name, address, phone number, email or website, 35-word description of your business, and a logo for the website listing. Eighth Page Ad, Plus 40 Word Print and Digital Listing $300 ADD YOUR BUSINESS IN THE JEWISH YELLOW PAGES 52 | AUGUST 25 • 2022 FINANCIAL BERNARD WEALTH MANAGEME...…
…I mmediately after his team’s 52-6 thrashing of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 17, Lions head coach Dan Campbell made his way to midfield for the customary handshake between the winning and losing coaches. However, I’m certain Campbell would tell you that it was a series of hand- shakes just prior to the start of game that he won’t soon forget. Before the opening kickoff, Campbell met and shook hands on the ...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 13 J N played an intricate role in the memorial’s Phase I grand opening in August 2023. Brad Ziegler, a local photographer, has donated his professional services for many years to causes benefiting our service men and women, including this year’s “Salute to Service. ” He was charged with helping to find veterans for the Lions game event. “My efforts are dedicated to my grandfather who fought in WWII, ” Ziegler said...…
…14 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N J ewish student leaders at the University of Michigan hope that the divisive and hostile climate on campus that has taken hold since Oct. 7, 2023, may be com- ing to an end thanks to changes com- ing to the school’s Central Student Government. A schoolwide election that ousted a coalition of mostly anti-Israel stu- dent organization leaders occurred the same week when anti-Israel agi- tators disrupted a lec...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 15 U-M President Visits Nova Exhibit University of Michigan President Santa Ono and other top-level U-M administrators toured the Nova Exhibit held at The J in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Nov. 23. After he observed the artifact-like tents, left-behind per- sonal belongings, and photos of hundreds of festival revelers who were murdered on Oct. 7, 2023, he shared his reflec- tions with several others, including Universi...…
…16 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N I t feels like more and more people are reaching 100 years old these days. It’s an incredible milestone, no matter what. But David Frank of Windsor, Ontario, is a truly special case. What’s extraordinary about Frank, who turned 100 years old on Nov. 12, is he still works about 20 hours a week at a Home Depot store in Windsor. He is believed to be the oldest associ- ate in the entire Home Depot system. He’...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 17 people and solving their problems, whatever they are,” Frank says. “Everybody’s just so great, and I’m happy to do it.” Frank is not an anomaly in his family. He has a grandmother who’s lived to 104, a sister who’s lived to 103, a brother who’s lived to 100 and another sister who’s lived to 97. “I am very fortunate,” he says of his genes. And he’s making the most of them. “Working at 100, it fulfills that I’m...…
…18 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N OUR COMMUNITY F rankel Jewish Academy’s Performing Arts Department will present The Odd Couple, Female Version, the late, great Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play The Odd Couple, Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Now the lead characters are Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and her group ...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 19 Every day, scientists at the Weizmann Institute in Israel pursue breakthroughs in cancer research, brain and neural science, technology, education, medicine, environmental sustainability, and other areas critical to the future of humanity. A Charitable Gift Annuity is an opportunity to partner with our scientists while securing your financial future. You receive payments for life, significant tax benefits, and a...…
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…20 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 Make It GIFT GUIDE ▼ ▼ ▼ Created in response to Oct. 7, Minnie Rose’s cotton and cashmere Embroidered Shalom Sweater “represents the unity and solidarity of our culture,” says founder Lisa Shaller- Goldberg, with a portion of proceeds benefiting UJA and EndJewHatred (endjewhatred.com). Minnirose.com. Mix-and-match chains, clasps, birthstones, initials and more — including this brand-new Star o...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 21 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Wrap her up in Unreal Fur’s La Farfalla Coat: bespoke gradual leopard print, skirt-shaped silhouette, ultra-soft faux fur and oh-so-fun. Dolce Moda, Birmingham; dolcemoda.com. So cool, yet so warm: The Emmons Boot by A.S.98 cushions her feet in sumptuous shearling. Sundance Shoes, Birmingham; sundanceshoes.com. ▼ Designer Susan Korn, founder of Susan Alexandra, created this Prayer Necklace “s...…
…Leset’s loungy, layering-friendly Pointelle Tank and wide-leg Pointelle Boxer Pant are cut in their sweetly nostalgic pointelle cotton. Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; carusocaruso.com. Designer Andrea Rosenberg has added an entire collection celebrating and honoring Israel to her Hipchik brand, including this crystal-studded We Will Dance Again Blazer, created “as a reminder of resilience and hope,” she says. “Let’s keep dancing fo...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 23 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 volu...…
…24 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 Created by the Michigan Collection, Faygo Rock & Rye Candle offers nostalgia in a glass jar with the scents of dark cherries, vanilla cream, cola and effervescence. Rail & Anchor, Royal Oak; railandanchor.com. GIFT GUIDE for Him Hedge Clothing’s cold-weather favorite: The Sherpa Jacket is fully lined, soft and durable. Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; carusocaruso.com. Give the gift of a night with the fa...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 25 This custom-printed Baltic birch Alexander Olive Backgammon Set folds up neatly for easy travel to picnics, weekend getaways or evenings by the fire. Greene & Co., Birmingham; greeneandco.online. Love an aquarist? Who wouldn’t love the Original Tinned Fish Candle, conceived and crafted by Dasha Lebedev: Peel back the lid of the tin, reminiscent of sardine cans, replete with soy candle replicas of actual sardi...…
…26 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 A modern take on a classic design, Simon Pearce’s flat- paned Woodbury Decanter is elevated by the signature heft of Simon Pearce’s handblown glass. Found Objects, Birmingham; shopfoundobjects.com. GIFT GUIDE continued from page 25 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Artist and graphic designer David Trawin created Coloready as a modern update to vintage paint-by-numbers kits. Beautiful and engaging, Portrait of Hanne — A Mod...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 27 MATERIALS Almost Anything* BOLD and BRIGHT. *Items not allowed: • Glitter • Light blue crayons • Pencils • Computer generated artwork REQUIREMENTS A fully completed entry form (below) as well as a color photo of the artist who submitted. Photos must be taped or glued to the back of the art submission along with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submission per child is allowed. PRIZES ...…
…28 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 For your favorite well-rounded babe, Mommy’s Little Matzoh Ball and Daddy’s Little Matzoh Ball Tees, from Susan Alexandra. (Pick one up for the pooch, too.) Susandalexandra.com. for Kids GIFT GUIDE ▼ ▼ He’ll give a double- dose of side eye with the Side Eye Leggings from Nununu. Lil’ Rascals, Birmingham; lilrascalsbham.com. ▼ Blue Convertible Kids’ Air Mattress: Funboy’s iconic pool float designs ...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 29 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Spotlight a name or special phrase on an adorable Ombre Custom Baby Blanket. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield; shopguysngals.com. Judah Maccabot 2.0 robot will be the life of the Chanukah party as he flashes lights, spins and dances to “I Have a Little Dreidel,” “Chanukah Oh Chanukah” and more. Amazon.com. For him or her, they can snuggle up in the cozy, graphic Marshmallow Cloud Fleece ...…
…contents Dec. 5-11, 2024 / 4-10 Kislev 5785 DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 An Evening of Unity Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner brings Detroiters together. 12 Heart of a Lion Art Fishman honored at Ford Field. 14 U-M’s Hostile Climate May Be Coming to an End Changes coming to Central Student Government make students hopeful, despite recent disrup...…
…30 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 GIFT GUIDE continued from page 29 Everyone’s favorite accessory, now for her shoes: These so-cute beaded Friendship Shoe Loops come in packs of two — one for you, one for your bestie. Area Free People stores; freepeople.com. The Ramones Escape from New York Tour Tee, commemorating the tour that hit Pine Knob on July 2, 1990, along with the Tom Tom Club and Debbie Harry. Area Urban Outfitters stores; ur...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 31 DID YOU KNOW? Print subscriptions include digital access. Read your JN from ANYWHERE this holiday season! Offer valid through 12/22/2024. Purchase must be made online and is not valid on past transactions. Scan QR code or enter promo code 5OFF at checkout. JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT 1-Y EAR P R I N T O R D I GI TAL $5 OFF R E N E W O R S UB S C R I B E ONLINE TO DAY ! Scan QR code or enter promo code 5O...…
…32 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N CAMP GUIDE 2024 A bustling hive of youthful energy summer in and summer out, Willoway Day Camp truly is something for everyone. While campers range from as young as kindergarten to as old as high school freshmen, there is no shortage of opportunities to have the best summer ever. The youngest campers are immersed into “theme days” once a week, where they find themselves navigating the Willoway jungles o...…
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…34 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N O ver the past few years, we’ve spoken to many parents of boys who are reticent about sending their sons to camp — much more than daughters. “He’s a homebody,” “He’s just not ready,” “He won’t go without friends” are common refrains. Anecdotally at least, parents of boys display more reluctance and anxiety to enroll them in overnight camp. Research tells us that boys’ social-emotional development lags...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 35 J N Can’t wait to see you in 2025 -- B ec a u s e K i d s N e e d C a m p! ENROLLMENT SAVINGS — through DECEMBER 31, 2024 The BEST SUMMER EVER!!! • WILLOWAYDAYCAMP.COM • 248-932-2123 …
…36 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 Sandy Neville, for his sixth summer. Younger boys, especially, need more opportunities to practice their social-emotional development and permission to pursue their interests. In Walden’s summer neighborhood, boys connect with peers and counselors who enjoy similar activities — be it canoeing, Legos, chess or soccer — while still learning to navigate different personalities in a safe environment. Are mo...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 37 At Temple israel’s Scan the QR Code for more information or visit www.temple-israel.org/ CampShemesh Session 1: 6/16-6/27 (No camp week of 4th of July) Session 2: 7/7-7/25 Session 3: 7/28-8/15 …
…38 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N W e’re proud to announce a new chapter in Tamarack Camps dining with Tastebuds Food Service as our new food service provider. This partnership is an opportunity to elevate our meals with from- scratch cooking, while keeping with our kosher traditions and camper favorites as we deliver nourishing food to our camp community. Meals at camp are about more than food — they’re moments to connect, recharge and...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 39 J N is truly impressive, including bicoastal service and even stepping in to provide meals for first responders during natural disasters. “It is an honor to join the Tamarack family,” Gebaide said. “Being part of a historic summer camp with a deep connection to the Jewish community is a true privilege. We are looking forward to providing delicious food and exceptional service to the campers and staff throug...…
…4 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N A few months ago, my friend Ken Gold mentioned that he was going to volunteer for a week in Israel on an army base through the Sar-El (Service for Israel) program, and he suggested I go, too. Since then, I’ve volunteered in Israel for six weeks, four of which were on Israeli army bases. My daughter Rebecca volunteered with me for two weeks as well. Each week, about 150 volunteers showed up from around the ...…
…40 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 CAMP GUIDE 2024 CAMP LISTINGS BLACK RIVER FARM & RANCH 5040 Sheridan Line Road Croswell, MI 48422 (810) 679-2505 blackriverfarmandranch.com Giddy up and get registered! Saddle up for adventure this summer at Black River Farm and Ranch, an all-girls overnight camp. Our mission is to inspire leadership, self-confidence and independence through horsemanship and a variety of camp activities, including riding les...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 41 THE SHUL 6890 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 788-4000 Unforgettable Summer Fun at Camp Gan Israel @ The Shul! Camp Gan Israel at The Shul offers an action-packed summer for ages 3-13 with exciting field trips, swimming in a gorgeous pool, a giant slide, on-site laser tag and more. With thrilling activities and a focus on fun, safety and Jewish values, it’s the ultimate camp experience your child...…
…42 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N A geless wonder Mort Friedman has done it again. The 88-year-old Waterford resident won three gold medals in senior competitions this summer and fall, giving him a total of 38 medals in bowling and softball at the Michigan Senior Olympics, National Senior Games and Huntsman World Senior Games in the more than 30 years he’s been competing in the prestigious competitions. This year’s medals came in bowlin...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 43 J N MAZEL TOV! Max Nathan Fenton, son of Amanda and Jacob Fenton, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitz- vah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. He will be joined in celebration by his sister Sadie. Max is the loving grand- son of Sheryl and Leo Morton, and Marcia and Roger Fenton. He is the adoring great-grand- son of Sally Soberman. Max is a student at South Hills Middle Sch...…
…I t is one of the great visions of the Torah. Jacob, alone at night, fleeing from the wrath of Esau, lies down to rest, and sees not a nightmare of fear but an epiphany: “He came to a certain place [vayifga bamakom] and stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. He had a dream. He saw a ladder resting on the earth, with its top reaching heaven. G...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 45 J N The third is that there is a tradition that, as Jacob was traveling, “the sun set suddenly” — not at its normal time. Jacob had intended to say the afternoon prayer, but found, to his surprise, that night had fallen. Arvit did not become an obligation, since Jacob had not meant to say an evening prayer at all. There is, however, a more profound explanation. A different linguistic construction is used for ...…
…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...…
…48 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N A bout eight years ago, Inna Jacobs wanted her children to take an interest in making pottery, and she enrolled them in a class. Part of the arrangement was that she would join them. While the youngsters’ enthusiasm for acquiring the varied skills did not continue, her enthusiasm kept growing. Jacobs, who works as a dental hygienist in her hus- band’s office, decided to take advantage of free space in the b...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 49 close to the time he started working on pottery. The idea was to live near relatives. Goldstein uses equipment at the Michigan Art Center in Garden City to put his design ideas into usable forms, and he has made plates with Jewish stars. This season, he plans on having some 150 pieces to sell at the market. Linda Lefkowitz is in her fourth year at the market. “I like doing pottery with my grandchildren, ” said ...…
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…50 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N I n a season of staging newer works, the nonprofit Theatre NOVA in Ann Arbor is presenting a production in celebration of Chanukah — The Elves and the Schumachers Two: Chanukah Boogaloo. Devised by local playwrights Carla Milarch and R. MacKenzie Lewis, the script follows in the tradition of British pantos with a storyline, dialogue, musical numbers, comedy routines and special effects for children in th...…
