…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 55 ARTS&LIFE POETRY A aron Dworkin, professor of Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at the University of Michigan, takes pride in his many years of association with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. His award-winning career was launched as a violinist founding the Sphinx Organization in Detroit, which promotes the professional experiences of young artists. He has...…
…56 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 M onths before Inon Barnatan performs on the concert piano he helped choose in 2021 for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the pianist will devote a week to Ann Arbor. He will appear before audienc- es and work with students in programming sponsored by the University Musical Society. In a Sept. 28 appearance in Hill Auditorium, Barnatan will be part of a two-person show with Grammy-winning sopra- no Renée F...…
…their driveways. Even the Tube was completely shut down. We still went through with the concert to a half-full audience, and I was surprised there was any audience at all. “That was a bonding expe- rience for the quartet and me to play together and then go through an extraordinary jour- ney home. We always remem- ber that.” As Barnatan travels to con- cert halls around the world, he enjoys the chance to be part of new cultures. He s...…
…58 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 BROADWAY V. ANTISEMITISM, KOUFAX STATUE AND MUCH MORE Not long ago, I discovered a PBS (New York) series, and a program in that series, that has received virtually no attention in the media. The series is House Seats and the House Seats program is Broadway Responds to Anti-Semitism. You can access, for free, House Seats/Broadway Responds on every PBS app. There’s even a transcript of the program onli...…
…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 59 ART FAIR SET SEPT. 23-24 (SAT.-SUN.) Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair is set for downtown Birmingham. The art fair supports Common Ground, a local nonprofit that helps youths, adults and families in crisis. This event will showcase 100 juried art- ists and is ranked No. 91 in the Fine Art and Design Category in Sunshine Artist. Hours: Sept. 23 (Sat.), 10 am-6 pm, Sept. 24 (Sun.), 10 am-5 pm. H...…
…6 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 1942 - 2023 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: ...…
…60 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 SPOTLIGHT Suit up for ‘Suitember’ D avid Elkus, owner of Baron’s Wholesale Clothiers in Farmington Hills and Todd’s Menswear in Royal Oak, has launched Suitember, a national partnership of men’s suit shops across the country. Suitember is designed to highlight both the benefits of dressing well and helping local charities in each store’s community. While “anything goes” dress codes have spread across the c...…
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…62 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 MITCHELL AUGUST, 80, of Farmington Hills, died Sept. 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Helene August; sons and daugh- ter-in-law, Scott and Anne August, Todd August, and Ryan August; grandchildren, Jared, Dylan, Christian and Savannah August. Mr. August was the loving grandfather of the late Steven August. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, Meer Fa...…
…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 63 Dedicated to Serving M arvin Wolf Cherrin, 89, passed away Sept. 10, 2023, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He leaves behind a loving family and a legacy of duty, resilience, creativity, humor and love. Marvin received his early education in Detroit, attend- ing MacCulloch Elementary School, Durfee Intermediate School and Central High School. At 14, he joined Cherrin Brothers Co., his family’s whole- sal...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 64 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 An Inspiration for Goodness Y ale Tolwin was an unassuming man whose kindness and irre- pressible zest for life made a pos- itive impact on anyone fortunate enough to cross his path. A dedicated teacher, devoted family man, fervent Zionist and devout Orthodox Jew, he exemplified the beliefs and values he held throughout his long and productive life. Mr. Tolwin, 97, of Glendale, ...…
…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 65 continued on page 66 continued from page 63 Everyone experiences loss differently. And while there is a certain structure in Jewish funerals and rituals, it’s important that it brings something meaningful to all. We understand that. And we treat your family’s wishes with all of the respect and compassion they deserve. From guiding the arrangements without pressure to the memorial service and the appe...…
…continued from page 65 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 66 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 continued on page 68 Doris and Arthur relocated to Ann Arbor in 1969. After Arthur’s passing in 1971, Doris worked at Kitchen Port, excelling at a 20-year career as a retail purchasing and mar- keting manager for cookware. In Ann Arbor, she also par- ticipated in a wide variety of clubs. After retiring, Doris ran the gift shop at Congregation Beth Israel...…
…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 67 Judaism embraces all facets of life . . . including death. Trust us to assist you with dignity and grace. Jewish Federation of Detroit Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Barbara Nusbaum 1935–2023 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community 23_EXE_JNAd_DeathNotice_Nusbaum.indd 1 …
…Laena Hoenig; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Siegel was the loving brother of the late Gertrude and the late Wilfred Feldman, and the late Hilda Winsen; the dear brother-in-law of the late Sheldon Hoenig; the devoted son of the late Lena and the late Carl Siegel; and the loving son-in-law of the late Bella and the late Sander Hoenig. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions ma...…
…SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 | 69 From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com Looking Back Wishing You a Meaningful Holiday Y om Kippur begins Sunday night, Sept. 24. This is the most serious High Holiday, the day when Jews make amends for past sins. It is the Day of Atonement — in Hebrew “yom” means day and “kippur” means atonement. I thought I’d check the William Davidson Digital ...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com SEPTEMBER 21• 2023 | 7 continued on page 7 Both sectors are in high demand in Michigan and refugees can fill these gaps. The report does uncov- er some areas of concern. Unfortunately, the underem- ployment rate (those who are working in jobs outside of their skill set and education) for ref- ugees is the highest, with 36.2%...…
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…8 | SEPTEMBER 21 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY column Show Solidarity with American Reporter Evan Gershkovich, Jailed in Russia J ewish families are gathering together for the High Holidays, but in an otherwise flourishing community on the East Coast, one heartsick family of Jewish emigres from the Soviet Union will be missing their 31-year- old son. Ella and Mikhail Gershkovich, separately fled the Soviet Union during a perio...…
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…10 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY T he High Holidays have always been a time of great reflection. This year, I find myself particularly thoughtful as I consider the profound transformation my life has taken in the last year and, more importantly, my community of people who have helped me get to where I am now. Today, I reflect on the concept of the chosen family. My parents were the ones who set an early example of the...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY of the late Adele Megdall. Contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD. 20852. A graveside service took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. c. 1977 NATALIE STARR SCHEYER of West Bloomfield, died on Aug. 17, 2023. Survivors include her daugh- ter, Marlowe Bechmann (hus- band Chuck); grandchil...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 101 Kosher Caterers Through the Years I decided that, for Rosh Hashanah, I would write about kosher catering.catering. Now, let me make it clear that I am not trying to insult insult the cooking skills of any mom or bubbie. But there are times are times when there are too many guests, or unforeseen circumstances, where where it’s time to call for back-up; namely, a caterer. W When I read the Quality Kosher Cate...…
…102 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 1. The name used in place of God’s actual name (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Departure from Egypt (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. A temporary hut (6 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Recited before the beginning of the evening service on Yom Kippur (2 words, 3 letters + 5 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5. Another word for family (9 letters) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FINAL WORD: _ _ _ _ _ Answer Key: 1. Hashem...…
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…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 11 Congregation Shaarey Zedek Aaron Starr Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen Rabbi David Propis Hazzan Saul A. Rube Ritual Director "Wishes everyone a Happy, Good, Healthy and Sweet New Year! Be Loved. Belong. Believe. Congregation Shaarey Zedek. 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-5544 • shaareyzedek.org For more infomation on High Holy Days, scan QR code or visit tinyurl.com/CSZHighHolyDays Shanah Tovah …
…12 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T here are a lot of jokes about Jewish guilt, but guilt is a healthy and appropriate reaction to inappropriate behavior. It causes me to recognize that I caused harm, and that I want to take steps to apologize and make amends. That I hurt you. I feel bad and want to make it better. A certain amount of guilt can lead to change and growth. The inability to feel guilt or responsibility is a pathology. Shame i...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 13 End the Cycle of Shame L’Shanah Tovah! from Adat Shalom Synagogue Your place to Be adatshalom.org 2023HHD-JNews-REV7 - - FINAL090523_Layout 2 9/5/2023 3:00 PM Page 1 …
…14 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 B continued from page 12 I s Rosh Hashanah a day of festivity or a day of angst? Is it an occasion to joy- ously celebrate or a time for solemn, tearful prayer? Reviewing the sources, we find con- tradictory indications. On the one hand, the Torah includes Rosh Hashanah in its list of hol- idays in Leviticus (23), sug- gesting that Rosh Hashanah is a day of festive celebration, like the other festivals. On ...…
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…16 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 B A s we enter the High Holidays, a time of honesty and confession, I offer my truth to each of you. I do not put salt on my challah. Ever. Honey — yes! But salt, no thank you. The tradition of putting salt on challah is in remembrance of the sacrifices offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. The Talmud explains: When the Temple stood, the sacrifices brought on the altar would atone for Israel’s sins. But ...…
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…18 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 T hroughout the Jewish month of Elul we prepare for the “Days of Awe” (Yamim Noraim) in a variety of traditional ways. Some have the practice of reciting selichot (penitential prayers) from the beginning of the month, others recite them the week before Rosh Hashanah. Other traditions include the sounding of the shofar after morning prayers and the recitation of Psalm 27 twice a day. The introspective t...…
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…20 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 PHOTO BY JESUS CABALLERO ROSH HASHANAH ▼ Although this table was not created for Rosh Hashanah (it’s actually one lucky couple’s Shabby Chic destination wedding in Portugal, photographed by Lisbon-based photographer Jesus Caballero), we love the simplicity of a single red apple serving as a place setting on each plate amid a white backdrop. Rustic and brilliantly colored, these Mimi Thorisson Italian Ho...…
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…22 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 This show-stopping Rainbow Apple Galette, topped with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, was dreamed up by mom-to-four artisan baker, writer and photographer LeAnne Yaakubov Shor. The American-Israeli California native lived for a time on Martha’s Vineyard, where she helped her mom in the kitchen, learning the importance of home-cooked food with real ingredients. Living on the Vineyard, her nickname became ...…
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…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 27 L’Shana Tova Wishing you a Sweet & Happy New Year from our family to yours. -Linda, Frank & Olive Novak …
…28 | SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 ROSH HASHANAH W ith the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, comes one beloved dish: apples and honey. It’s hard to separate the two. Chances are your Rosh Hashanah table has been adorned with a beautiful tray of sliced apples to dip into a bowl of honey. While the extra sweetness symbolizes hope for a sweet year ahead, it’s important to remember the little critters that are responsi- ble for ou...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 29 A N N U A L D I N N E R 2 0 2 3 YESHIVA BETH YEHUDAH A N E V E N I N G O F U N I T Y O U T S T A N D I N G L E A D E R S H I P A W A R D E E CH A IRMA N & CEO, DTE EN ERG Y JERRY NORCIA 10 29 23 O C T O B E R TWENTY NINE D E T R O I T MARRIOTT S U N D A Y E V E N I N G F O R S P O N S O R S H I P S A N D R E S E RVAT I O N S V I S I T Y BY D I N N E R .O R G O R C A L L 2 4 8 . 6 6 3 . 8 2 9 9 ...…
…SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-10 Essays and viewpoints. ROSH HASHANAH 12 High Holiday Messages Local rabbis share their thoughts of Rosh Hashanah. 20 All About Apples The symbolic fruit of Rosh Hashanah lends itself to luscious, colorful tablescapes. 28 The Honeybee Cycle Why we need honeybees to enjoy a beloved Rosh Hashanah dish. 30 Home for the Holidays How to keep peace at your ...…
