…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 19 Beth Brandvain. The WAM Bicycle Tour as a whole saw 320 people ride this year. Eighty of those riders were on Team Alex. “Alex inspired so many people. There are people who knew Alex who are on the ride and people who didn’t know her but just want to be a part of this,” said Susie Graham, Alex’s mother. “I person- ally cannot believe it’s still going on for 25 years. There’s just so many won- derful people o...…
…Ad Deadline: September 8th, 2023 Continue an 80-year tradition! Wish your family and friends and the entire Jewish community a Happy New Year with an ad in The Detroit Jewish News. For information, call 248-351-5116 or email salessupport@thejewishnews.com To Reserve Today, Email Salessupport@thejewishnews.com or Call 248-351-5116 STEP 1: SELECT YOUR STYLE STYLE #1 Rosh Hashanah 2021/5782 May the New Year bring to all our friends a...…
…OUR COMMUNITY I n the latest episode of the podcast FedRadio Detroit, co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss sit down with the Honorable Bernard A. Friedman to talk about his journey as a judge, some of his most memorable cases and the impact his Judaism has had on his career. Friedman, who was appoint- ed by President Ronald Reagan as a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan in June 1988, might have seemed unlike...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 21 T here’s a right time for everything, or so the saying goes — and some- times that time can be sooner than you’d expect! Lisa Kaplan, for instance, was certainly not expecting to meet her bashert just hours after she’d ended a two-year relationship. It was April 1985 when the West Bloomfield native, then 24, signed up for the B’nai Brith singles softball league in Berkley, looking to grow her circle of frie...…
…22 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY S ince 1948, the Levin family has made it a mission to gather regu- larly. Just after World War II, original found- ers Jacob and Anna Rebecca Levin, and Jacob’s eight siblings, chaired the very first meeting of the now long-running Levin Family Club. With a large — and increasingly grow- ing — family, the Levins decided to host a formal gathering each month that would be called “The Levin Family C...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 23 and the rest of us would do the acting,” she says. Every five years, the Levin Family Club would also host a major anniversary cele- bration, paying tribute to the family’s mon- umental effort in keeping the tradition going strong. Nodler’s late husband, Alvin Nodler, also created an extensive genealogy book with more than 550 entries, including pictures and history of the Levin family. This book tracks births, de...…
…24 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 R eading an issue of the Jewish News in the late 1970s led to the very start of Susan Gertner’s impressive career. Now celebrating her 20th anniver- sary as the executive director of National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI), a 132-year-old grassroots volunteer and advocacy organization with a mission to improve the lives of women, children and families, Gertner was still a student at Michigan Stat...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 25 that we really needed to move into the 21st century, with a professional overseeing the business aspects of the organization,” she explained. “We interviewed several candi- dates for director, but Susan really ‘got’ how we operated, and she was extremely mul- tifaceted. Hiring her made the biggest dif- ference in how we ran our two thrift stores [which later became one store Council Re|Sale, currently located in Be...…
…ROSH HASHANAH T here’s something nostalgic about the foods of the Jewish High Holidays. Perhaps you cherish memories sitting around the dining table enjoying your bubbie’s famous matzah ball soup recipe or assembling a beautiful apples and honey dish with your family. Whatever your High Holidays food tradi- tions might be, sometimes it’s much easier to opt for a catering service instead of cooking all of the dishes yourself, especial...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 27 “Sometimes when it comes to the real, traditional Jewish foods, people would rath- er get it from the caterer,” Bloom laughs. “I hear all the time, ‘That’s just like my grandmother’s soup,’ and it’s the biggest compliment that I can get.” Bloom’s is also known for their veggie chopper liver, beef liver and their brisket. “People go crazy over those items,” says Bloom, who serves clients across the entire Met...…
…ROSH HASHANAH A pples and honey: Some aspects of holiday eating simply must not be altered and, often, we serve the same dishes year after year. Don’t get me wrong, tradition and customs are excellent and comforting features of the Jewish way of life. They make us feel part of a family, a group, a culture. Still, each year I get questions regarding serving something else, something a bit different, new or modern. Each year I t...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 29 Directions Preheat oven to 475°F. Arrange a large baking dish, or use large or medium deep foil table pan. Combine the ground tur- key, breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper. Use your hand to mix well. Shape the mixture into 20 large-sized meatballs that are somewhat flat instead of totally round. Arrange large baking dish or large or medi- um deep foil table pan. Bake the meatballs for 20...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 3 contents ORTHODONTISTS EDUCATION FAMILY FUN BUILDERS BEAUTY camps REAL ESTATE photography JEWELRY restaurants INTERIOR DESIGN JUDAICA JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT C O M M U N I T Y JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY PURELY COMMENTARY 4-9 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 Jewish Developers Join Detroit Rebirth Shaarey Zedek bus tour visits projects expected to energize and change the face ...…
…30 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 Gesher Human Services’ annual Lois Zussman Golf Classic, which raises funds to support the Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Activity Center in Southfield for adults living with mental illness, raised a record- breaking amount this year. With 180 participants and attendees enjoying the golf activities and evening reception, dinner and auction, held at Franklin Hills Country Club, approximately $250,000 was raised. L...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 31 Magic is happening at The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch’s Camp Gan Israel. The camp’s adorable Kiddy Campers took a walk to Jewish Senior Life’s Meer Apartments where they were each paired with a res- ident “grandfriend.” They spent an hour getting to know one another, singing, shaping challah and more. It was hard to tell who enjoyed it more, said Itty Shemtov, The Shul - Chabad Lubavitch’s educational director. “Bot...…
…SPORTS R esplendent in their Detroit Red Wings- style uniforms, hockey players from Detroit and Grand Rapids gave it their best shot a long way from home. They didn’t win a medal at the JCC Maccabi Games last month in Israel. They won just two of five games. But the memories they made during their three-week stay, that included the week-long Maccabi Games and two weeks of immersive educational travel around Israel with other athl...…
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…34 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 Like many of the players on the Detroit/Grand Rapids/NYC team, Marcus and Werner, who live in Birmingham, play high school hockey. Marcus, 16, is a junior at Detroit Country Day. A forward on the Country Day hockey team, he was a defenseman on the Maccabi Games team because that’s where he was needed. Werner, 16, also was a defenseman for the Maccabi Games team. That’s where the Birmingham Seaholm junior p...…
…ORTHODONTISTS EDUCATION FAMILY FUN BUILDERS BEAUTY camps REAL ESTATE photography JEWELRY restaurants INTERIOR DESIGN JUDAICA JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT C O M M U N I T Y JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY …
…36 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 C O M M U N I T Y 2023 JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ANTIQUES ABBOTT’S 33700 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 Raymond Jenkins (248) 644-8565 Abbottscorp.com We at Abbott’s specialize in helping people with evaluating, purchasing and selling personal property. If an item has collectible or intrinsic value, you can bet that we make a market with it. You might ask how we could be of assistance to y...…
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…4 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 essay Back to School: Open Letter to Our Next Generation D ear Incoming Students of 2023-2024, Here we are again at the beginning of a new year. “How is this year different than any other year?” you might wonder. You might be feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety to dis- cover who your teachers are, what new friends you will make, and what new sub- jects you will study. You might have read that the wo...…
…42 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 C O M M U N I T Y 2023 JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY THE ZEKELMAN HOLOCAUST CENTER 28123 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3738 (248) 553.2400 holocaustcenter.org At the Zekelman Holocaust Center, visitors learn the lessons of the Holocaust, and are empowered to stand up to hatred and antisemitism in their own communities. Permanent and special exhibits include artifacts, local survivo...…
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…44 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 C O M M U N I T Y 2023 JEWISH NEWS' MICHIGAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY JOHN ADAMS MORTGAGE CO. 4130 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 813-4925 johnadamsmortgage.com/ joebigelman John Adams Mortgage offers a variety of programs, so you’re matched with the one that suits you best. As a full-service mortgage lender serving Michigan, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and Colorado, you’ll be working with...…
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…52 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, MICHIGAN (NCJW | MI) 26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306 Southfield, MI 48033 (248) 355-3300, ext. 0 ncjwmi.org The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 53 DAN GUTFREUND Global Real Estate Advisor DG Realty Group | Signature Sotheby’s International Realty 415 S. Old Woodward Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 978-5774 dan@dgrealty.com Dan Gutfreund is owner of DG Realty Group at Signature Sotheby’s International Realty. Dan is ranked the #1 Agent for Individual Sales in the State of Michigan by Real Trends & WSJ. Known for best-in-class service, marketing power, reach...…
…54 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 RESTAURANTS ANTONIO’S CUCINA ITALIANA Canton: (734) 981-9800 Dearborn Heights: (313) 278-6000 Farmington Hills: (248) 994-4000 Dearborn: (313) 842-2100 Livonia: (734) 513-8000 (No Banquets) antoniosrestaurants.com Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, the Rugiero family and its staff have impressed their guests since 1964 with their traditional and authentic Italian cuisine. Signature dishes like Gnocchi Rita, Chicken ...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 55 KRAVINGS 25270 Greenfield Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 967-1161 kravingsdetroit.com Our mission is to provide a quality and memorable experience for all of our customers and team members that raises the bar of service and food in the kosher dining and event industry. STAR DELI 24555 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 352-7377 stardeli.net The Star Deli is a take-out only restaurant that also provide...…
…56 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 SENIOR LIVING ALL SEASONS WEST BLOOMFIELD 5600 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 661-0200 allseasonswestbloomfield.com Set upon the highest point in Oakland County, All Seasons West Bloomfield has been thoughtfully designed to delight every one of the senses ... everyday. Envision yourself thriving in an active, exquisite, resort-style independent senior living community. All Seasons West Bloomfiel...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 57 CONGREGATION BETH AHM 5075 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Ahm is a forward-looking synagogue investing in its future. Led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein, we are a community that helps our members and guests practice and explore Judaism in a warm and approachable environment. There are no insiders, no outsiders, and everyone receives a big welcome when walking ...…
…58 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 TEMPLE BETH EL 7400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Beth El is Michigan’s first Jewish congregation and has been a leader in the Reform movement for generations. We are proud of our dynamic clergy, caring staff, innovative programs, inspiring worship, lifelong learning, and meaningful volunteer opportunities. TEMPLE EMANU-EL 14450 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI ...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 59 We want to help you get back to doing the things you love. A trusted name in the community for over 25 years. Maple Park Offi ce Complex 6020 West Maple Suite 500, West Bloomfi eld MI 48322 248 851-6999 www.dcptonline.com In-person and virtual appointments available Most major insurances accepted Daniel Kotsias, LMSW Sammie Rosenblum, LMSW Ahuva Smilowitz, LLMSW George Minor, LLMSW (248) 491-8145 Daniel@M...…
…6 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 guest column Oppenheimer, Golda, Barbie ... and Me T hree movies this sum- mer bear the names of iconic 20th-century Jews: Oppenheimer, Golda and Barbie. All three movies speak to both the vulnerabilities and the strengths of the Jewish People, call- ing us especially at this time of year in service to each other and to humanity. The movie Oppenheimer sug- gests that the motivation of the Jewish scientists at...…
…60 | AUGUST 31 • 2023 Aaron Gendelman of West Bloomfield will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The ceremony will be performed by Rabbi Jason Miller at MI Concourse in Pontiac. Participating in the ceremo- ny will be parents, Vladimir and Janet Gendelman, and Aaron’s sister Noa Gendelman. Proud grand- parents are Lev and Diana Freyman of Waterford and Yury and Anna Gendelman of West Bloomfield. Aaron is a stud...…
…Cohen 65th S eymour and Elaine Cohen of West Bloomfield will celebrate their 65th wedding anniver- sary on Aug. 31, 2023. They will make a weekend trip to Charlevoix and meet up with their children: son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Linda Cohen; daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Craig Deschner; and grandchildren, Rebecca and Connor Osgood, Joshua Deschner, Gabrielle Cohen, Solomon Cohen. Berlin-Weinberger D iane and Stanley...…
…H oward Gardner, professor of education and psychology at Harvard University, is one of the great minds of our time. He is best known for his theory of “multiple intelligences,” the idea that there is not just one thing that can be measured and defined as intelligence but many dif- ferent facets — which is one dimension of the dignity of difference. He has also writ- ten many books on leader- ship and creativity, including one in p...…
…AUGUST 31 • 2023 | 63 numerous. But the Egyptians ill-treated us and made us suffer, subjecting us to harsh labor. Then we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. So the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders.” Deut. 26:5-8 Here for the first time, the retelling of the nation’s ...…
