…obituaries A 64-Year Love Story Ronelle Grier Contributing Writer B abs Kaufman believed in living life to its fullest, a principle she practiced every day and shared with those who were lucky enough to know her. Just days before celebrating her 64th wedding anniversary, Mrs. Kaufman, 83, died suddenly on Feb. 27, 2012, on a cruise ship off South America. Her unexpected death shocked and saddened her family, especially her husband, Herb, ...…
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…A funeral isn't an ordinary circumstance. That's why we have an extraordinary website. RHEA LAZARUS, 87, of Ann Arbor, died March 4, 2012. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Louise Lazarus of West Bloomfield, Leslie Lazarus of Ann Arbor; sis- ters and brother-in-law, Marlene Glazer, Merna and Percy Marcus of Kingston, Ontario, Edythe Dobkin of California; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. M...…
…obituaries prnnwn x5i p-oNT 5y 52,n Obituaries from page 55 WOE TO US FORA LOSS NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN - TALMUD - Babs Kaufman 1928 — 2012 We offer heartfelt condolences to the family of BABS KAUFMAN May her memory be for a blessing. Babs Kaufman and her family have been founding pillars of the Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network. In 1998, together with her husband, Herb, and her son-in-law, David Techner, our current president, Babs...…
…and brother-in-law, Rosalind Smith, Fran and Gilbert Spilman. Mr. Silberman was the beloved husband of the late Rosann Silberman; loving com- panion of the late Laurie Biegel. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. GERALD IRWIN SIMONS, 85, of Southfield, died March 3, 2012. He is surv...…
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…frontlines Remembering Jeff For Raising The Bar T he "normal" thing for me to do in preparation for this column is to think of something "humorous" to share. Humor will always be a part of my life. Normal, however, is no longer welcome. My family and friends will be surprised by this declaration because they'd be the first to tell you that I'm anything but normal. It's been just three weeks since I lost my dear friend Jeff Zaslow. It was th...…
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…oints of view >> Send letters to: Ietters®thejewishnews.com Publisher's Notebook Editorial The Times of Israel Website Emerges From Media Jungle p artisan, bare-knuckle journalism has been the norm in Israel since before its establish- ment in 1948. Aside from the overstuffed foreign media presence that places every aspect of Israeli society under a microscope, the country's Hebrew- and English-language news outlets are noto- rious for t...…
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…Penny-Pinching Purim Kosher bargains at the dollar store to stock shalach manot gift baskets. Edmon J. Rodman JTA F ailing between the giving season of Chanukah and the getting sea- son of tax refunds, Purim time finds households like mine searching for ways to keep holiday expenses down without losing the mirth. What with the cost of fancy, profes- sionally made kosher shalach manot (from mishloach manot, sending of por- tions) baskets g...…
…spirituality A Sampling Of Purim Celebrations H ere are several events to celebrate the holiday of Purim. In addition, check with your own synagogue; see list on page 36. ADAT SHALOM Farmington Hills Shushan Idol, the search for a "Purim Megastar," with master-of-ceremonies "Chaim Seacrest" and a cast of young Adat Shalom "idol" hopefuls. The community is welcome. There is no charge. 11 a.m. Sunday, March 4. Followed by a free mega- carn...…
…spirituality Celebrating Peace Jewish Detroiters participate in Interfaith World Sabbath. 1- T he 13th Annual World Sabbath took place at Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit and its mission was to teach Metro Detroit's diverse population that the work of building a community of justice, equality, respect and peace is a calling we all share, no matter what our faith tradition might be. The Rev. Ken Flowers, who ha...…
…Shaare Zedek Hospital Dinner Focuses On Coexistence srael Dream Mission An event promoting peaceful coexis- tence between Palestinians and Israelis is unusual in today's political climate, but that is exactly what happened on Feb. 25 in Dearborn. A fundraising dinner at the Henry Hotel saw Arab Americans and Jewish Americans come together to support Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Last year, the same group of Arab and Jewish suppor...…
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…Please join us for two extraordinary productions from the Tony Award-winning The Acting Company. Julius Caesar UL US Making It Real Parshat Tetzaveh: Exodus 27:20- 30:10; Ezekiel 43:10-43:27. A t first glance, we find our- selves immersed in what might appear to be not the most interesting of Torah portions. All these descriptions about what the high priests had to wear and how the sanctuary had to be built as the Israelites wandered thr...…
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…arts & entertainment Finding Joy After Tragedy My Brooklyn Hamlet is a one-woman show about family, murder, love, betrayal and the power of forgiveness. Brenda Adelman today: Done with the trauma. Suzanne Chessler Contributing Writer B renda Adelman has spent a huge part of her life learning to cope with unusual tragedy. Her father killed her mother, served some time in prison and disappeared with his second wife, his late wife's siste...…
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