…40 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 JEFF & MATT BARKER Max Broock Realtors 275 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Jeff: (248) 425-6000 jeff@ jeffbarkerhomes.com www.jeffbarkerhomes.com Matt: (248) 807-2232 matt@ mattbarkerhomes.com www.mattbarkerhomes.com As full-time Realtors, our objec- tive has always been to maintain the reputation as two of the most ethical and professional Realtors. Our 30+ years of experience and over half a b...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 5 For decades, the GA had been a space for ideological clashes, where debates about Israel’s policies or visions of Jewish identity would sometimes leave more questions than answers. But this year, that atmosphere of division had vanished. Instead of arguments, there was consensus. Instead of questioning, there was action. Panels and discussions zeroed in on the logistics of how to amplify Jewish voices, how ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 41 MANETTE KLEIN Realtor Homes of Distinction Specialist The Agency Hall and Hunter (248) 318-8040 Manette Klein mklein@theagencyre.com Devin Farber dfarber@theagencyre.com Year after year, the Klein Team strengthens relationships and achieves record-breaking real estate sales. Our clients are our top priority, and we proudly treat each one like family, providing exception- al care and personalized service. REBEC...…
…42 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N faces&places I n celebration of Sukkot, adults with developmental disabilities served by JARC recently came together to join Rabbi Joey Krakoff inside a sukkah and say prayers with the lulav and etrog, and sing and dance to music with Hazzon Daniel Gross. Attendees mingled with friends and enjoyed treats that included cider and donuts and apple dessert nachos. JARC’s Sukkot Spectacular was held at Ada...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 43 J N S hake, shake, shake your lulav! There was a festive atmosphere on Jewish Senior Life’s West Bloomfield and Oak Park campuses in October as residents gathered in sukkahs to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Residents helped construct and decorate sukkahs at the Meer, Hechtman, Teitel and Prentis Independent Living Apartments, Coville Assisted Living Residence and Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza ...…
…A fter all the hustle and bustle of the High Holidays in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, we find ourselves in the Hebrew month of Cheshvan. While the month’s name appears in earlier texts as “Marcheshvan, ” some continue to use that name to note that “mar Cheshvan” means “bitter Cheshvan. ” This is because of its lack of any holidays, either joyous or mournful, which pre- cludes the insights and community we might gain from such observa...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 45 J N heat to a simmer and add the car- rot and ¼ of the ginger. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the split peas are soft. In the meantime, in a small dry skillet or saucepan over low heat, toast the curry powder until it is quite fragrant, but be careful to toast but not burn it. Set aside. Place the oil in a pan over medi- um heat, add the green onions, the remaining ginger and raisins. Sauté fo...…
…M any women suffer from menopause symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and brain fog —which can be very debilitating. Years ago, symptoms were downplayed by some health providers and treatments were limited. In addition, some medications were believed to increase the risk for certain cancers, but the outlook has changed for the better. “Women think they have to suffer through menopause. They aren’t going crazy. Having...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 47 J N One form of topical medication is bio-identical hormone treatment which adjusts the dose based on the severity of the patient’s symptoms. It is usually made by a compounding phar- macy based on the physician’s pre- scription, according to Dr. Benjamin. “It makes sense to prescribe this way, since not all patients respond to the same dose. Many of the prescription meds routinely used only have a few options...…
…48 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N A dd Rick Loewenstein’s name to the roster of another hall of fame. After being inducted into the Detroit Men’s Senior Baseball League Hall of Fame in 2008 and Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, the 64-year-old West Bloomfield resident joined the Babson College Athletics Hall of Fame in September. It took a long time — more than 40 years after his 1982 graduation from Babson — for Loewenstein ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 49 J N MAZEL TOV! HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. From now until the end of the year, anniversaries, engagements, weddings and birth announcements with a photo can appear at no charge. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. Contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (24...…
…A round the gaps, silences and seeming repetitions of the biblical text, Midrash weaves its interpretations, enriching the written word with oral elabora- tion, giving the text new resonances of meaning. Often, to the untutored ear, Midrash sounds fanciful, far removed from the plain sense of the verse. But once we have learned the lan- guage and sensibility of Midrash, we begin to realize how deep are its spiritual and moral ins...…
…6 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com 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: send changes to: ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 51 J N will be. Animal experiments have shown that it involves a high degree of risk and may always do so. Cloning apparently disturbs the normal process of “genomic imprinting” by which the genes on the chromosomes from one of the parents are switched on or off. Many scientists are convinced that mammalian cloning is an intrinsi- cally flawed process, too unsafe ever to be used in human reproduction. However, c...…
…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...…
…ARTS&LIFE THEATER f or those visiting New York City this holiday season, there are new musicals, dramas, revivals, biopics, comedies and tragedies to see on the Broadway stage. These are some shows with a Jewish connection: All In: Comedy About Love is a series of comedic stories about love, dating, heartbreak and marriage performed by a rotating roster of comedians. Richard Kind, Chloe Fineman, Fred Armisen, Hank Azaria, Jimmy ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 55 J N The cast of Sunset Boulevard “What a Wonderful World, ” which was released in 1967 and written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. At Studio 54, 254 West 54th St. (833) 274-8497. Cult of Love, making its Broadway debut, is about a turbulent family Christmas. When the four adult Dahl family children return to their childhood home for the holidays with their partners, past conflicts resurface and new issue...…
…56 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 ARTS&LIFE THEATER travels to New York City in search of his birth father. When there, he winds up impacting people’s lives. The show runs through Jan. 4. At the Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th St. (212) 239- 6200. Eureka Day is the Broadway pre- miere about a vaccination debate at a private California elementary school. The school has an outbreak of the measles and calls an emergency board meeting to decide wh...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 57 Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is a magical journey running through Dec. 1 at the New York Botanical Garden. Inspired by the timeless 1993 animated musical cult-classic film, the distinctive charac- ters come to life amongst the leaves, flowers and greenery of New York’s treasured garden. The outdoor adventure features more than 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installat...…
…58 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N CAREER-MAKING TURN? JONES AND SOME JEWS, SPRINGSTEEN BIOPIC By coincidence, John Magaro, 41, has a big role in a new series and one in a feature film that both premiere this week. As I have noted before, Magaro’s mother is Jewish, and he was raised Jewish. He grew-up in Munroe Falls, a suburb of Akron. Since 2015, he’s become a fairly familiar face in small-to-large supporting roles in TV shows and in...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 59 J N L ook to the cookie, Elaine!” Calling all Seinfeld fans — this is your moment to celebrate the iconic Black-and-White Cookie! A soft, cake-like base topped with thick, gooey vanilla and chocolate glaze, this New York classic is a delicious symbol of harmony — two flavors, two colors, one perfect bite. Whether you’re channeling Jerry’s wisdom or just indulging in a timeless treat, this cookie is pure...…
…60 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N SONGSTRESS 8 PM, NOV. 30 (SAT.) At The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Whether recreating old classic songs or performing original songs in her own deeply confessional and comic styles, Jo Serrapere’s music stands original while always reflecting her love of American roots music. $20. FILM SHOWN 2 PM, DEC. 1 (SUN.) At the Detroit Film Theatre in the DIA. Moving effortlessly from urban bustle to seaside ...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 7 are constantly battling the rising costs of paper, printing and postage, coupled with the expense of engaging top digital talent, freelance writers and investigative journalists. Also, like most print publications, the Detroit Jewish News has seen a gradual decrease in print subscribers as readers migrate to free digital content. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to keeping our news accessible an...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 61 J N 61 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 JUST FOR FUN Find The Differences Can you find five differences in these two photos of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posing with the Jewish Detroit delegation at the Stand Together event in Washington, D.C.? See next week’s issue for answers. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 11. Jewish of theweek Joke These announcements were found in, and on, actual synagogue newslet...…
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 63 DOG OF THE WEEK H i, my name is Chicka, a 4-month-old female (spayed), red heeler (cattle dog) mix. I weigh about 15 lbs. and love food! I’m all ears and will listen to your every word! If you’re looking for your best bud, I’m your Chicka! How can you not fall in love with me? I am very spunky and energetic, but yet I love to snug- gle. I’m the perfect mix of playfulness and cuddles. While everything seems very ...…
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 65 J N LINDA PALMER AMBERG, 65, of Martin, Mich., formerly raised in Oak Park, Mich., died Nov. 2, 2024, after battling a long, progressively debilitating illness. She is survived by her devoted, loving husband, Bernard Amberg; stepsons, Justin (Jen) and Jacob; daughter, Julee Polster; sisters, Robyn Palmer (Harry Robins), Marcy Palmer Broder (Jeffrey Broder), Judith Palmer; niece, Catherine Kerr (Robert Ke...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Tyler Otis; the loving sister of the late Robert and the late Deanna Greenberg, and the late Leonard and the late Cecille Kerner; and the dear daughter of the late Abraham and the late Belle Greenberg. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation of Michigan, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, parkinsonsmi.o...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 67 J N Marvin and the late Rena Littman, the late Alvin Schultz. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. FLORENCE SCHREIER, 94, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Nov. 14, 2024. She was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ben and Anna Meyerhoff Aft, humble immigrants from Poland and...…
…68 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N was the cherished uncle of Seymour (MaryAnn) Schwartz, Ruth (Marty) Seltzer, Mindy Schwartz, Laura Lampert, David (Andrea) Lampert, Lisa Lampert Ziperski, Mark Lampert, Claudia Lampert. He is also survived by other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank his devoted caregivers, Ronda and Carol. Mr. Simons was the beloved son of the late Seymour and the late Ruth Simons; brother of t...…
…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 69 OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351- 5147 or email him at smanell...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History The Ship of Sorrows A n 85th anniversary occurred this past year for an event that became an international symbol regarding the plight of Jews attempting to escape from Nazi Germany. On May 13, 1939, the ocean liner SS St. Louis from the German-owned Hamburg America Line (commonly known as HAPAG) set sail from the port of Hamburg. Aboard the ship we...…
…A Film Tribute to Our 8 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N Chef Keith Famie, Certified Master Chef Jeff Gabrial, Certified Master Chef Shawn Loving and Certified Master Chef Dan Hugelier …
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…NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 | 9 J N OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER W hen Detroiters want someone else to do the cooking, the restau- rant options in the Metro area can seem almost overwhelming. The dining scene in cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Miami have nothing on Detroit, “one of the most diverse and well-rounded culinary cities in the nation,” according to chef-turned-filmmaker Keith Famie. “Think about it. There is nothing yo...…
…continued from page 9 continued on page 12 10 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 J N A LONG TIME IN THE MAKING “I have talked about telling this story for the last 25 years,” Famie said. He finally got started in May 2023, with “the support of the hospitality commu- nity.” The film’s participating chefs were drawn from Famie’s professional and personal contacts. “They understand the significance of our culinary heritage here in Detroit and seem to...…
…JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT These young Israeli emissaries want to make life-lasting connections in the Detroit Jewish community. See page 8 These young Israeli emissaries thejewishnews.com $200 Nov. 21-27, 2024 / 20-26 Cheshvan 5785 …
…10 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 different backgrounds, I think we’re learning a lot about ourselves, about Judaism and even about Israel. Even though that’s what we’re teaching, we also have been learning a lot.” Nisan has friends who have been Shinshinim before, and they’ve built it up, but he says it still exceeds those expectations. “Something that’s really surprised me is just how nice the people here are,” Nisan says. “I was talking ...…
…NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 | 11 their free time for something else. Most of them probably don’t even have family in Israel, but they came to feel the connection and support.” WORK SITES The Shinshinim’s weekly work sites include regular day schools and religious schools. Day school work sites include Hillel Day School, Farber Hebrew Day School and Frankel Jewish Academy. Religious school work sites include Yachad Religious School, Temple ...…
…12 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY because of the constant political ads. “It was getting annoying,” he says with a smile. WISE BEYOND THEIR YEARS The Shinshinim are living in the U.S. at a time of increased anti- Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the country. They, of course, spend time doing work in the community to spread the word about Israel and Judaism, but they also have specific thoughts about the best w...…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 J N A small group of masked demonstrators waved Nazi flags and reportedly shouted antisemitic and racial slurs outside an American Legion Post in Howell, while inside, actors from the Fowlerville Community Theatre per- formed The Diary of Anne Frank. The incident occurred on Nov. 9 during the seventh of eight shows presented by the nonprofit theater organization. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, wh...…
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…16 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 J N T he award, sponsored by Sam and Nancy Shamie and family, honors the legacy of Ambassador David Hermelin (of bless- ed memory) by recognizing a student (or students, in the event of a tie) from a local Jewish day school, specifically in middle or high school grades. The recipient must demonstrate aca- demic excellence in Judaic and/or secu- lar studies and exhibit strong leadership skills within their scho...…
…NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 | 17 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 $100 G...…
…W hen Huntington Woods native Samantha Ruth unexpectedly lost her hus- band, Jim, in 2017, she found herself grieving with nowhere to turn. Not even a pamphlet was offered to help her navigate her grief and the steps to follow after losing a spouse. As a licensed psychol- ogist, Ruth, 51, and a Colorado resident since 2014, knew something must be done. She couldn’t be the only one struggling to find support for grief that went bey...…
…NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 | 19 J N T o commemorate Israel’s 75th birthday on May 14, 2023, the Detroit Jewish News created a special traveling exhibit: “Israel @ 75.” It was displayed at 10 different Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor locations during Israel’s anniversary year. Now, the “Israel @ 75” exhibit can be viewed on the Detroit Jewish News website. By any historical standard, modern Israel is one of the world’s great success storie...…
