…Obituaries from page 61 IRVING JAFFEE, 88, of West Bloomfield, died March 8, 2015. He was a second lieutenant in the Army and was a retired attor- ney. He is survived by his best beloved for 51 years, Feannie Lieberman; brother and sister- in-law, Jack and Linda Jaffe. He is also survived by Feannie's fam- ily, nieces, nephews and many friends. Contributions may be made to an Israeli charity. Services and interment were held at Adat Shalom Me...…
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…Companion Pet Rescue or to a char- ity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. LAWRENCE R. SIJKENIC, 81, of Bloomfield Hills, died March 7, 2015. He was the dear father of Sheryl, Deborah and Lisa Sukenic; loving grandfather of Jeremy and Matthew Raisky, Silvia and Lili Sukenic; devot- ed brother of Gerald (the late Rita) Sukenic; brother-in-law of Sheila (Max) Gendelman; special cousin of Ted Cohen; nephew of Annette Levin. He is al...…
…obituaries Obituaries from page 65 ROBERT WERNEY, 51, of West Bloomfield, died March 4, 2015. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Elaine Werney; nephew, Alan Werney; many loving cousins and friends, as well as his devoted caregivers. Mr. Werney was the devoted son of the late Rose and the late Sam Werney; the loving brother of the late Arnold Werney. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to ...…
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…oints of view >> Send letters to: Ietters@thejewishnews.com Editorial Guest Column African American Confab Praises Jews And Israel kt Charles Wright Museum A stunning shoreline view of the Dead Sea I n the besieged Middle East, Israel and Jordan boast a 20-year-old peace treaty that has allowed Jerusalem to focus on other, more dangerous borders. The two nations, one Jewish and one Arab, also have a pact over freshwater, the desert regi...…
…Guest Column And it was Jews, Branch explained, who helped found and fund the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, of which King was president. Branch honored the many Jews who marched in Mississippi in 1966 and in Washington, D.C., in 1963, and reminded everyone that "hatred, ghet- tos and oppression" are just as much a part of Jewish history as the African American experi- ence. He clos...…
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…A Celebrate is around the corner ... our annual Party Planning Guide. A must-have for any Simcha! Our annual party planning guide features party photographs from local professional photographers plus articles on bands, parties and how-to guides. A must have for any simcha. Parshat Ki Tisa: Exodus 30:11-34:35; I Kings 18:1-18:39 udaism boasts of a revelation that no other religion comes close to. Whereas other reli- gions are based upon t...…
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…>> ... Next Generation ... Zomplex Relationships U-M grad studies chimps in Uganda and does tikkun olam work in village school. NATHAN CHESTERMAN n my first day in Uganda, I nearly killed a baboon. To be fair, it wasn't me but the car I was in, which was hurtling down a dirt road through Kibale National Park, a rainforest in western Uganda. We rounded a corner to see an ambling troop of baboons, and the driver slammed on the brakes just in...…
…I Frankel Jewish Academy &Temple Shir Shalom invite the community to a free public lecture by Rabbi Dr. Dana Evan Kaplan FILM AS MODERN MIDRASH The school in Kyakagunga, where Chesterman and other Ngogo researchers help with education, especially about conservation; they also are raising money to get state funding for the school. Poachers set snares throughout the forest to catch pigs and antelopes; this upsets the ecosystem and puts ch...…
…health & wellness Cure Kids First Michigan pays lead role in conference for kids with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. CARE KID fir Ruthan Brodsky I Contributing Writer ichigan's Pediatric IBD Foundation is the lead co- sponsor for a third meeting of federal regulators, the European Medicines Agency, medical industry representatives, academia, patients and researchers for col- laborative, stakeholder discussions March 30-31. Federal regulat...…
…arts & life Rivera and Kahlo at work in Detroit, circa 1933 In anticipation of the long-awaited DIA exhibit, we explore the couple's possible Jewish heritage. "Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit" runs March 15-July 12 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Free for DIA members; $8-$19 for others regardless of residence. For tickets and exhibit information, visit dia.org . On Thursday, April 30, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan...…
…arts & life A Michigan native lands a coveted spot dancing in new opera. ® ayP eo PHOTO BY MORGAN HANSHEW PHOTOGRAPHY Above: Soprano Catalina Cuervo plays the title role in Frida. Right, top and bottom: Lila Weinstein during rehearsals for Frida. I Suzanne Chessler Contributing Writer L Lila Weinstein Frida will be performed March 7-8 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township, March 21-22 at the Berman Cent...…
…arts & life Funny Gir Naomi Pfefferman Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. Sebastian Gerstner plays five char- acters, including Barbra Streisand. Playwright Jonathan Tolins brings Barbra Streisand to life. Playright Jonathan Tolins Buyer & Cellar is the debut production of Theatre Nova at the Yellow Barn in Ann Arbor, and runs March 6-29. $20, or pay what you can. (734) 635-8450; theatrenova.org . 've always found Barbra Streisand a ...…
…arts & life Editor's Picks Think Pink The world is coming up pink for Abby Bernbaum, who helps bring Pinkalicious to the Berman. Abby Bernbaum Pinkalicious, The Musical will be performed at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Berman in the West Bloomfield Jewish Community Center. $22 adults; $17 children. (248) 661-1900; theberman.org . 40 I MOON RIVER Lynne Konsta nt in Suzanne Chessler Arts & Life Editor Contributing Writer...…
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