…IRVING KUSHNER, 89, of West Bloomfield, died April 24, 2018. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kushner Susan and Mark Pollack, Linda Bedrava; son, David Michael Kushner; grandchildren, Jennifer (Derek) Rosenthal, Alison (Brian) Kahn, Michael Pollack, Zachary Bedrava and Jordyn Bedrava; great-grandchild, Zoe Rosenthal; many other loving family mem- bers and friends. Mr. Kushner was the beloved husband of the late Muriel H. Kushner...…
…soul The Family of MINNIE ADELSON (NATHANSON) of blessed memory Announces the Unveiling of a Monument In Loving Memory continued from page 61 Sunday, May 20, 2018 11:00am Hebrew Memorial Park 33230 Gratiot Clinton Twp., MI 48035 Family and Friends are invited to attend 2252090 Monument Center Inc. “Same Location Over 80 Years” Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning www.MonumentCenter...…
…wife of the late Morry Schwartz; devoted daughter of the late Saralee and the late Lewis Tessler; loving aunt of the late Michael Tessler and the late Chuck Thav; dear sister-in-law of the late Jules Meklir. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, www.cancer.org; or to a hospice care provider of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ...…
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…jews d in the continued from page 20 60 Years Of Hillel 1958: Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit founded with 29 students, three teachers and two classrooms in Detroit by Rabbi Jacob E. Segal and other local leaders. 1960: Hillel moves to Ten Mile Jewish Center with 51 students. 1963: 115 students at Congregation B’nai Moshe in grades K-6. 1967: 11 ninth-graders comprise the first graduating class, and school breaks ground on a new ...…
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