…JN Contents JNonline.us Thursday, March 26-April 1, 2009 1-7 Nisan 5769 Vol. CXXXV, No. 8 Rolling In Dough Nutritionally ;Z)peaking By Barbara Beznos, RD, LD/N Joshua King, 4, of West Bloomfield helps make matzah at Shalom Integrated Nutrition, LLC Street at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Philanthropic Pillar ues- tion: Detroit's Mr. D All Dear hat's Bar , up with the controversies about soy? Marvin. Remembering Bi...…
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…The Ann Newman Family shares the loss of our dearest friend, one who was like "family" to us William M. Davidson It would not be possible to overstate the love and affection we have had over these many years for "Bill" and his wonderful family. We will miss him in so many ways but we will always remember his kindness, his generosity and his humanity. The magnanimity of life and his love for the Jewish people and to Israel, will always be an...…
…The local, national and world-wide community has lost a once in a lifetime leader. William M. Davidson has made an indelible mark on business, philanthropy, family and friends. We are all greater because of him. Henry Ford Health System celebrates the life of \Milliam M. Davidson and strives to perpetuate Bill's vision of people helping people. HEALTH SYSTEM MICH 1GAN IEWISH SPORTS FOUN DATION American Jewish Committee A Century of ...…
…A Philanthropic Pillar TESTIMONIALS & MEMORIES Detroit's Mr. D Jewish community members recall kindnesses large and small. Crossing Paths My friendship with Bill Davidson began at Hutchins Intermediate School in Detroit. Over the years, our paths would cross in many areas, all related to helping the Jewish community. Bill was competitive, but he was also very complimentary. Over the years, I received notes from him about some things that ...…
…A Philanthropic Pillar TESTIMONI S & MEMORIES Memories from page All Joel Jacob and Bill Davidson Holding That Final Note Bill Davidson was a special mentor, and I always enjoyed getting together with him to talk about business and the com- munity. Each Rosh Hashanah, Bill and David Hermelin would have a friendly bet on how long I would be able to blow the final note during the shofar service at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. If a meeting t...…
…9/0i8iam avidson ;Your ,Zeadership and -9)ision will be treasured n'orever. On behq our coYr-3oard zrectors and &anchise /ocations, we wish to extend our heart Mt condolences to the 0111ily 49/0i//iam 14(zy - comOrt you among the mourners avidson. S ian an SAVIV1013; DRUG STORES said …
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…The Staff, Board* of (Directors, Administration and the entire (Yeshiva (Beth (Yehudah evress their heartfelt and deepest coniofences to the famify of Wiffiam Davidson of blessed memory. May his virtuous and outstanding efforts on bet-Lai of the Jewish People worldwide be a blessing to his famit:y and to us aft. Dr. Maury Efienberg Chairman of the Board Gary Torgow President Rabbi Eli gfrlayeefcc Executive Director YenshMa …
…The Frank W. Kerr Company joins the Davidson Family and the world of retail community pharmacy in mourning the passing of one of its earliest visionaries and pioneers William M. Davidson Through "Kerr", the company he acquired in 1951, those who would become giants of community pharmacy found a supplier and partner that enabled them to 're-invent' the pharmacy supply-chain. Companies like Revco, K- Mart, Arbor, Meijer and Sav-Mor became hous...…
…Metro Budget Cuts Detroit Federation joins national wave of staff layoffs. Alan Hitsky Associate Editor T he Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (JFMD) laid off six full-time employees March 20 and reduced six others to part-time status, joining Jewish federations around the country in budget reductions. JFMD executives, who asked not to be identified, said the cuts, amounting to 8 percent of the staff, were part of $700,000 in budg...…
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…--MONIASO.WW•■•••••Meen. ti WILLIAM DAVIDSON Z'1 1922-2009 "Say Little and Do Much" Pirkei Avot 1:15 We extend our condolences to his wife, Karen, his children Ethan (and Gretchen), Marla (and Cyrus), Mary (and Jonathan), Elizabeth, Emily, his sister Dorothy (and Bud) and the entire Davidson Family May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem Say-On Drugs …
…Metro AROUND TOWN Fifties Flair Temple Israel hosts retro music night to assist congregants in need. Michael Walch and Joyce Keller of Waterford Hillary King (center) is flanked by Dr. Jeff and Miriam Vern and Ed Royal of West Bloomfield Forman, all of Bloomfield Hills L eather jackets, poodle skirts, tie-dyed shirts and even leisure suits made a brief comeback March 14 at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. More than 400 people showed ...…
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…The Lester and Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center at Michigan State University invites you to join us at our Annual Tribute Gala "Inspiring Future Leaders" A Celebration of Jewish Life at Michigan State University gartoray t/14. e*art Jta,te WidoerteW ,glittedee Lk7iNten, Owen/ and (9 -(0e/1/ I,e4 III Wednesday, April 19, 2009 Cocktail Reception 5:30p.m. - Dinner & Program 6:15p.m.* The University Club of Michigan State Unive...…
…I World Boycott In Question EU heartened by changes to Durban II document. Toby Axelrod Jewish Telegraphic Agency Berlin E uropean foreign ministers are putting off the decision on whether or not to boycott the so- called Durban II anti-racism conference after anti-Israel content in a draft resolu- tion was toned down. Convening as their heads of state attended a European Council meeting in Brussels last week, the EU foreign ministers a...…
…I World Eye To Eye U.S., Israel on the same page on Iran timeline. Ron Kampeas Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington A number of recent news reports on Iran policy have emphasized the differences between U.S. and Israeli intelligence estimates of when Iran will go nuclear. More striking, however, is that both nations agree that it could happen in less than a year. They differ only in over how long before Iran will have a weapon: Israel e...…
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…Living In Fear Venezuela Jews rebuild after synagogue attack. Jasmina Kelemen Jewish Telegraphic Agency Caracas T he quiet on a residential street in this eastern Venezuelan city is shattered by construction crews as workers perched on a scaffolding place panels of marble on the external wall of a two-story synagogue. The construction occurs under the watchful eye of local police, who monitor the street around the clock. From their post ...…
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…I World JCPA Agenda Groups back Obama budget, concerned about tax proposal. Eric Fingerhut Jewish Telegraphic Agency Washington M ore than 100 Jewish commu- nity organizations are back- ing President Obama's 2010 budget while expressing "significant concerns," but not opposing, a proposed decrease in the tax deduction for chari- table contributions. In a letter sent to Congress, the organi- zations highlighted four specific Jewish commu...…
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…(Thoughts MO -i- HLY MIX OF IDEAS George Cantor's Reality Check column will return next week On Accountability I n today's ever-so-exhausted discus- sion of the saddened state of the economy, it has become all too easy to point fingers at our elected leaders. With broad optimism in the still new and exciting administration, we, as a nation, have placed considerable hope in the "promises" of the future. As we fold our unplayable cards and...…
…(Thoughts A Time To Innovate New York/JTA p rofessor Jonathan Sarna recently wrote an article titled "Lessons from the Past:' encouraging the Jewish community to hold onto its core values in spite of the current economic downturn. He recommended maintaining our emphasis on innovation and creativity, re-engaging smaller donors and increas- ing transparency within our organizations. Gary Wexler commented that if Michael Steinhardt, the mega-...…
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…Spirituality ON THE COVER Matzah Shalom Street hosts the kid-friendly gateway to Passover. he sounds of crunchy matzah were heard throughout Shalom Street, as some 200 Shalom Family members joined together to make matzah at the annual Barbara and Douglas Bloom Matzah Factory in the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield on March 22. Families with children ages 1-6 also created child-sized aprons and enjoyed music and stories by Helayne...…
…Far left: Jacob Landess, 3, of Troy dumps in the water as Rabbi Aaron Amzalak of Bais Chabad of Oak Park holds the bowl. Above: Keith and Betsy Lublin of West Bloomfield with their sons, Oliver, 3, and Isaac, 2, make Passover art. Left: Brad Schneider of Berkley helps his son, D.J., 7, get his matzah ready. Bottom right: Wendy Sadler of Canton, director of Shalom Street, checks the oven. Bottom middle: Howard Young and...…
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…Conservative TEMPLE ISRAEL Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 851-5100. Rabbis: Aaron Bergman, Herbert Yoskowitz, Rachel Lawson Shere. Rabbi emeritus: Efry Spectre. Ritual director: Barry Lippitt. Services: Friday 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m., 7:45 p.m.; weekdays 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. SYNergy Shabbat weekend with Rabbi Irwin Kula. Phoenix Piano Quartet Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM Schmier Ch...…
…Jewbilation Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills P.O. Box 130014, Ann Arbor, 48103, (734) 996-3524 or 995-1963. Rev. Lauren Zinn. Services: Friday 6:15 p.m., following dinner. Jewish Roots with Interfaith Wings holds bi-monthly Shabbat dinner, servic- es, kids' programs, family school and Hebrew school for all ages. 32000 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, 48334, (248) 855-2910. Rabbi: Chaim Bergstein. Services: Friday sundown. Carlebach-style minyan...…
…Synagogues from page A49 Cantor: Michael Smolash. Cantorial soloist: Neil Michaels. Services: Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m.; Friday 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. Saturday baby naming of Noah William Kaplan, son of Debra and Kevin Kaplan. Jewish Cultural Society 2525 Mark Ave., Windsor, (519) 969-2422. Rabbi: Jeffrey Ableser. Cantor: Marci Shulman. Services: 5:45 p.m. the first and last Friday of the month; 8 p.m. interme...…
…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS iN teen overspending can be exciting — and troubling. by Gabriella Ring T2T staff photo by Jessica Avery Polk eenagers naturally want to shop to impress their peers by looking good, fitting in and feeling happy. If and when spending reaches uncontrol- lable levels, those same peers could label us as "shopaholics" or compulsive shoppers. And they may be right. Shopaholism effects boys and girls equal- ly, but an image o...…
…on the cover: confessions of a shopaholic continued from B1 Jewish stereotypes from your family. It's great that parents want their "Anyone can be a shopaholic; Jews do not have a monopoly on that," Shulman said. Yet, "in our cul- ture, there is probably is a little bit of higher preva- lence of focus on money and material things than average. Our people are particularly vulnerable by not only American pressure, but also by cultural Jewish...…
