…NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 | 7 J N essay Outrage Over Amsterdam A fter a soccer match in Amsterdam a few weeks ago, there was horrific antisemitic violence in the streets as supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv were confronted by an anti-Israel mob in what was apparently a coordinated attack. Footage online shows fans being beaten by assailants using knives, clubs and vehicles and running for their lives. This modern-day pogrom is par- ticula...…
…8 | NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 These young Israeli emissaries want to make life-lasting connections in the Detroit Jewish community. DANNY SCHWARTZ SENIOR STAFF REPORTER OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY Home Home away from FIDF …
…NOVEMBER 21 • 2024 | 9 J N T he 2024-25 Detroit Shinshinim arrived three months ago, and Shahar, Ori, Ofir, Shira and Nisan’s intentions are clear: They want to leave a lasting legacy here. The individuals in the Shinshinim (Young Israeli Emissary) program are 18-year-old high-school graduates who choose to defer their military service for a year of service abroad. The ambassadors are carefully selected and brought over by the ...…
…$200 Nov. 14-20, 2024 / 13-19 Cheshvan 5785 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com A compelling memorial A compelling memorial to Israel’s tragic Oct. 7 to Israel’s tragic Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival Nova Music Festival comes to Detroit. comes to Detroit. Nov. 17–24. Nov. 17–24. See page 8 Music Stood Still The Moment …
…continued from page 9 10 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER in West Bloomfield, invites visitors to reflect on the tragedy and resilience of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable violence. Visitors will travel on a timeline of the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, telling the story of the events on that dreadful day, a carefully crafted mosaic of information, evidence and emotion. This compelling exhibit brings t...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 11 J N to the spirit of life and a symbol of hope for a future of unity and healing. “The Nova Exhibit is not only a profound and moving tribute to the innocent lives lost on Oct. 7,” said Steve Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, “but also a sacred space for remembrance, healing and solidarity. “I encourage everyone to experience this show, to reach out to friends and colleagues and to invite th...…
…12 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N A Jewish and Israeli music event at the Farmington Community Library that was originally set to take place Sunday, Nov. 3 — which was then postponed due to negative feedback from community members — has now been rescheduled for Dec. 1 after blowback from the Jewish community and intervention from people in positions of influence. The event was the “Best of Jewish and Israeli Music with David Rodgers....…
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…14 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 for is a part of a national political conversation.” The second option was to simply cancel the Nov. 3 concert. “That was very quickly shut down because we all adamantly agree this is cultural programming that is valuable to our community, and especially our Jewish community,” Zitter said. “We also believe it would have put us in a position where we needed to cancel any of our other cultural programming th...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 15 as we are positioned and prepared to help and intervene as these situations arise.” Eventually, library management and Rodgers reconnected. They were apologetic. “They said they made some mis- steps, that they’re only human and they were trying their best to make everyone happy, which I accept,” Rodgers said. “I mentioned that for the show to go on, I think everyone would expect some kind of security presenc...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N F rom its founding to its upcoming ninth annual installment, Chanu-Con! is first and foremost a “Community- Wide Chanukah Festival.” Beth Rodgers, the event founder and leader, goes to all lengths necessary to make sure everyone feels welcome to attend and to participate fully in the shopping, activities and food. “We are very excited to be taking Chanu-Con! into its ninth year,” shared Rodgers. “We ar...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 17 J N J ewish candidates in Michigan can be pleased about their own results in the Nov. 5 election. Incumbents Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown and Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg won re-election. Michigan state congresspeople Samantha Steckloff (MI House 19) won with 65% of the vote; and Noah Arbit (MI House 20) prevailed with 53% of the vote. Both will be returning to Lansing. In the closely watched Sena...…
…18 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N M ost people aren’t too excited when they’re selected for jury duty; about one-third don’t even bother showing up. But everyone should know that serving might come with some unlisted benefits … like the possibility of making a friend for life, or even finding a spouse, such as in the case of Hanna LoPatin and Steve Gebhardt. In 2015, Hanna was living in Los Angeles when she got called for jury duty. “...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 19 J N Take part in a powerful memorial dedicated to the lives lost and forever changed at the Nova Festival on October 7 in Re’im, Israel. Through a collection of remnants and personal artifacts salvaged from the festival grounds, as well as video testimonies and written first-person accounts, visitors are invited to experience the stories, memories and messages of those who were present at the festival. Novem...…
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…20 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N L ife in the former Soviet Union was no easy feat for its Jewish citizens. Tsila Pleasant (Vinik), employment specialist at Gesher Human Services, recalls rampant antisemitism growing up in Moldova, a former Soviet republic. By the time she was ready to attend college, the antisemitism had reached levels her family could no longer tolerate. In 1973, the Vinik family made aliyah to Israel. Like many oth...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 21 decades working within the Jewish community, Tsila Pleasant hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to come to a new country without language or opportunities. “People aren’t just looking for a job,” she says. “In conversations with newcomers to this country, it doesn’t matter where they come from, you have to understand the family dynamics; you have to understand the person here [today] and where they left from.” F...…
…B rothers Jon and Nathan Kunzman grew up in a family that celebrated wine and enjoyed exploring boutique wineries while traveling, but never imagined it would one day become a family business. However, it was a seamless transition for the Kunzman brothers. Jon and Nathan, who grew up in Bloomfield Hills, were always involved in their father Michael’s business, Kunzman & Associates, working closely with the automotive industry. Ma...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 23 J N Washington, and imports from France and Italy. The business also partners with grower champagne houses, which are champagnes produced by the same estate that owns the vineyards where the grapes are grown — a rarity in the field. MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE Like the boutique wineries they partner with, The Wine Poor Distribution aims to stand out with its small, family-run feel, white-glove service and strong ...…
…24 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N T amaroff Auto Group may look different today from its initial 1969 founding by Marvin Tamaroff, the local Jewish auto legend who passed away in 2021, but its core values remain unchanged. “Our grandfather, Marvin, taught us that if you take care of your employees and customers, the rest will come, ” says Tamaroff Auto Group vice presi- dent Jason Tamaroff, who manages the business alongside his cousin...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 25 J N RIDING THE WAVES Established as Tamaroff Buick in 1969 on what was then a quiet stretch of farmland along Telegraph, Tamaroff Auto Group has taken many shapes and forms over its five-plus decades. “My grandfather represented many car brands over the years, but as brands came and went, we’ve maintained our same address, ” Jason Tamaroff says. “He was always out there trying to find the next great brand. ” T...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N J ews who experienced antisem- itism give significantly more to charity than those who have not, according to one of the largest surveys of Jewish household giving ever conducted. The survey of American Jewish donations in 2022 found that some three-quarters of American Jewish households gave to charity that year, donating an average of more than $10,000. One-quarter of American Jewish households donate...…
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…contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-7 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 8 The Moment Music Stood Still A compelling memorial to Israel’s tragic Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival comes to Detroit. 12 Let the Jewish Music Play Jewish community works to reinstate Jewish and Israeli music event after postponement due to public pressure. 16 Ninth Annual Chanu-Con! The fun starts Dec. 8 at Congregation Beth Shalom....…
…N early 30% of all annual charitable donations are made in December, according to research conducted by the consultant Nonprofit Source. The timing is driven by both a desire to maximize end-of-year tax deductions and simply seasonal generosity. It may be a uniquely American behavior to support worthy causes during the holidays. Charitable organizations often schedule their annual fundraising campaigns to commence in the fourth ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 31 become a monthly sustainer of an organization at $18 a month or $36 a month, that organization knows that we can count on you. And we do, quite literally. “Monthly commitments allow charities to plan for the future, to do our work better, to do it more sustainably,” she said. “What makes monthly donors so crucial to the work of charities is that no matter how fundraising ebbs and flows, we know that we can d...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N Y ou want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity. Here are some things you can do to learn more about a charity and avoid donating to a scam. FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DONATE TO A CHARITY 1. Search online for the cause you care about — like “hurricane relief” or “homeless kids” — plus phrases like “best charity” or “highly rated charity.” Once you ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 33 Starfish Family Service Our Mission: At Starfish Family Services, we are dedicated to strengthening families by providing comprehensive, high-quality programs and support services that empower families and communities through early childhood education and wellness and behavioral health services for all ages. Our mission is strengthening families to create brighter futures for children. Our vision is a just society...…
…34 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 and ask them, too. Or see if the infor- mation is on the charity’s website. What else does the charity spend money on? Some fundraising can be very expensive, leaving the char- ity with little money to spend on its programs. Are you raising money for a charity or a Political Action Committee (PAC)? Not every call seeking a donation is from a chari- ty. Some calls might be from a PAC where donations are not ded...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 35 34901 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 500 Southfield, MI 4807 www.orchards.org Dr. Nicole Lawson, Ph.D. President and CEO Top Leadership Orchards Children’s Services What’s New? Founded in 1962 by the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section as a single residential group home for seven boys with emotional impairments, Orchards Children’s Services now serves over 8,500 children across Michigan. Orchar...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 Don’t pay with wire transfers or gift cards. If someone asks you to donate by wiring money through companies like Western Union and MoneyGram, or buying gift cards and sending them the codes, don’t do it. Scammers ask you to pay that way because these payment methods are hard to track. It’s safest to donate by credit card or check — after you’ve done some research on the charity. If you’re donating online, ...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 37 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT The William Davidson DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF JEWISH DETROIT HISTORY OUR COMMUNITY , OUR DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT The William Davidson DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF JEWISH DETROIT HISTORY The Detroit Jewish News Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organ zation. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 32255 NORTHWESTERN HWY., STE. ...…
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…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 39 J N research project,” she said. She emphasized the impor- tance of rolling with the punches and having thick skin. She credits doing research and talking to other founders with helping her to get this far, and she has found the consum- er-packaged goods community to be really welcoming. Little Latke is currently available online and will soon be in stores around Chicago. Blue is promoting the product through po...…
…PURELY COMMENTARY 4 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N opinion How America Benefits from its Security Partnership with Israel A nyone who has spent time on a playground knows it is good to have friends when bullies come along. That also holds true in international relations. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly cooperating to undermine the United States and its interests. Unfortunately, despite our large economy and power...…
…40 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 PHOTOS: NICOLE LUPI/JEWISH SENIOR LIFE faces&places J ewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit celebrated the first day of fall on Sunday, Sept. 22, with fun- filled Family Fall Festivals for residents and family members at its six commu- nities in West Bloomfield and Oak Park. The action-packed events were planned by the life enrichment directors at each building. “Our amazing staff always outdoes themsel...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 41 J N A msterdam police are investigating a series of antisemitic assaults on Thursday, Nov. 7, against Israeli soccer fans, which resulted in five moderate injuries and about 20 to 30 minor ones, in the Dutch capital. The violence occurred after a soccer match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, a Dutch team. The five injured people were treated in the hospital and discharged. Witnesses described about 100 m...…
…42 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N F rom introducing themselves to each other just before their first game to gold medal winners. That’s the amazing story of the multi-delegation 16U girls soccer team coached by West Bloomfield resident Alex Vinter that won a gold medal at the JCC Maccabi Games hosted by Detroit this summer. Players from Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans, New York and New Jersey were on the 12-member team. Their journey t...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 43 Results and Roster Here are the results of the Detroit 16U girls soccer team’s games at the JCC Maccabi Games. The 16U girls soccer competition was held at Founders Sports Park in Farmington Hills: • July 29: Detroit 6, Atlanta 0. • July 29: Philadelphia 5, Detroit 3. • July 30: Detroit 5, Coast to Coast 1. • July 30: Toronto 10, Detroit 5. • July 31: Semifinal: Detroit 3, Toronto 2 (OT). • Aug. 1: Championship: D...…
…44 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 T here is a mystery at the heart of the biblical story of Abraham, and it has immense implications for our understanding of Judaism. Who was Abraham and why was he chosen? The answer is far from obvious. Nowhere is he described, as was Noah, as “a righteous man, perfect in his generations” (Gen. 6:9). We have no portrait of him, like the young Moses, physically intervening in conflicts as a protest aga...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 45 his son: Then God said: “Take your son, your only son, the one whom you love — Isaac — and go to the land of Moriah. There, offer him up as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, the one that I will show you.” Gen. 22:2 How can this make sense? It is hard enough to understand God commanding these things of any- one. How much more so given that God chose Abraham specifically to become a role model of the pa...…
…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 | NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 J N F or months on the campaign trail, Donald Trump has said he wants the war in Gaza to end — even reportedly setting a timeline for Israel to finish its campaign against Hamas in the Palestinian territory by his inauguration. He also warned at the Republican convention that if Hamas does not release its hostages before Jan. 20, it will pay “a very big price.” But with Trump’s landslide victory and possi...…
…Post-Election Speculation NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 49 J N the president-elect has offered few details about his vision for ending the conflict in the Middle East. It’s also unclear whether an end to the war in Trump’s view would constitute one for what is left of Hamas. The terror group, which remains nominally in charge of Gaza despite having been decapitated and routed by Israeli forces, has so far been unequivocal that it will not a...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 5 J N A Division of Law Bulletin Media – est. 1854 A lawyer CANNOT buy the distinction of Leading or Emerging Lawyer. The distinction was earned by being among those lawyers most often recommended by their peers. For a full description of our research process, a complete list of all Leading or Emerging Lawyers, and to view profiles of the lawyers listed on this page, go to www.LeadingLawyers.com These LEADING LAWYERS...…
…ARTS&LIFE BOOK REVIEW I n 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee, 70-year-old Suzie Lazarov was busy cleaning out the accumu- lated stuff in her home as she pre- pared to move. Her husband brought boxes down from storage in the attic, including one white box with the mysterious message: “Important papers do not throw away!” That box contained memorabilia from her Uncle David: his diary, more than 60 of his letters (each five to 10 pages long)...…
…NOVEMBER 14 • 2024 | 51 J N value.” Certainly, Jews who prayed, recited prayers for an eventual return to Zion. That does not necessar- ily include the practical goals of mass immigration to the land, or of establishing an independent nation there. The Jews of Hebron had more modest goals. Mizrahi Jews had long lived there peacefully among their Arab neighbors; Ashkenazi Jews had come to escape pogroms in Eastern Europe, and to cont...…
