…WINTER SAVINGS We’ll Go Out on a Limb for You! Award Winning Tree Service Now offering Spikeless Pruning t Residential & Commercial t Fully Insured t Quality Work t 20 Years Experience t Owner Ran & Operated t Year Round Service WE TRY TO BEAT ANY INSURED COMPANY’S WRITTEN ESTIMATE ANY TREE SERVICE 30% OFF PLUS Save An Additional 10% OFF If Service Is Approved Within 3 Days of Estimate. 8JUI$PVQPO0OMZ$BOOPU#F$PNCJOFEXJUI"OZ0UIFS 0...…
…CANTOR SAMUEL GREENBAUM — Certified Mohel — Frankel Flourishes With New Coach At Helm Answering all of your anesthetic & aftercare needs. Skill, Sensitivity and Tradition come together to create your special Bris. STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER I Cell: (248) 417-5632 (248) 855-A BOY (2269) Office: (248) 547-7970 855ABoy@gmail.com ALL WATCHES & CLOCKS 20%-40% OFF 2 Off $ Any Battery Installed (Except Lithium) Expires 4-12-18 • ...…
…moments MARCH 1 When is the right time for my child to have full braces? Ask the Orthodontist DEC. 23, 2017 Proud parents, Rachel Rudman and Justin Wedes of Huntington Woods, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child, Wedes Emunah “Moon” Hannah Wedes. She is the first grand- daughter of Ken Wedes and Sandra Posner of Huntington Woods, Ken Rudman of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lori Nugent of Boca Raton, Fla. She is the first grea...…
…moments continued from page 33 Grace Elizabeth Vainik (Shira) of Franklin will become a bat mitz- vah as she is called to the Torah on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Adat Vainik Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. Very proud parents are Susan (Widenbaum) and Lance Vainik. Sharing in the simchah and also par- ticipating in the ceremony will be her siblings, Trevor and Hunter-Oliver. Grace is the loving granddaughter of Ronna Widenbaum of San ...…
…FIND OUT WHAT IS REALLY WORTH. 'RQ·WUHO\RQHVWLPDWHVRUJXHVVWLPDWHV*HWWKHUHDOIDFWVIURPDUHDOHVWDWHSURIHVVLRQDO ZKROLYHVZKHUH\RXGR&RQWDFWD+RZDUG+DQQDDJHQWWRGD\IRUD FREE MARKET ANALYSISRI\RXUKRPH )LQGDQDJHQWQHDU\RXDW+RZDUG+DQQDFRP NEW CONSTRUCTION! CHARM & CHARACTER THROUGHOUT! EXCEPTIONAL WOOD DETAILING! GORGEOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 50400 BOARDWALK AVENUE NOVI $793,216 Tricia Wilson 248-765-7914 3635 ROLAND DRIVE BLOOMFIELD HILLS $629,000 Jan...…
…spirit torah portion ASSISTED LIVING I MEMORY CARE NOW OPEN IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP! Disobedience And Faith Welcome to the lifestyle you seek, the care and security you need and the dignity you deserve. Our communities include The Village Square, 3 on-site restaurants with Chef-prepared meals, a Concierge approach to care and more. This is where life happens! T CALL TODAY FOR A TOUR! 855-543-2636 WWW.FIRSTANDMAIN.US 3051 E WALTON BOULEV...…
…MELANIE BISHOP “SOLD” is my middle name NOAH BISHOP COHEN The Next Generation of “SOLD” 248-867-7800 OVER 52 MILLION SOLD IN 2017 MelanieSold.com 4130 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 BLOOMFIELD HILLS WEST BLOOMFIELD COMMERCE TOWNSHIP Landmark Cranbrook Estate 5 beds, 5.3 baths, 5,678 sq. ft . $1,650,000 Pine lakefront, 4 beds, 3.0 baths, 6,243 sq. ft . $1,350,000 3 beds, 2.1 baths, 3,512 sq. ft ., Walled Lake Schools $550,0...…
…Experts and events offer engaging ideas for your Passover seder. PHOTOS BY JESSICA POLK passover Holiday Readiness STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER T he ancient rabbis from centuries ago knew it all along: The seder is the ultimate teaching tool designed to immerse Jews in the exodus from Egypt by engaging all our senses. Following this cue, many activities around town are preparing Jewish Detroit for the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Fr...…
…Your Legs Deserve Our Attention As common as they are, varicose veins should not be ignored. They are the symptom of a vascular disease that may get worse if left untreated. Fortunately, our board-certifi ed physicians are prepared to help with the latest technology. Today’s treatments are minimally invasive, safe and highly eff ective. Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with a world-class specialist Take the fi rst step toward healthier, more co...…
…passover continued from page 38 “The toughest guests to please at your seder can be the teenagers, but having good questions on hand are worth their weight in matzah balls!” — RABBI DA-VID ROSENTHAL, AISH DETROIT INCLUDE MAIN THEMES The Ten Plagues can be recreated for your table by collecting crafts, candy and small toys and displaying them in glass jars and vases. With his family in Australia and his wife’s in Israel, AISH Detroit Mana...…
…passover Passover: Detroit Style SHARON LUCKERMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Downtown Synagogue to share its pre-seder with community partners. ABOVE: From 2017 High Holiday ser- vices: Rabbi Ariana Silverman, Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Pastor Aramis Hinds, Bethel Community Transformational Center, and his wife, Rosanna Hinds; IADS member Rick Wiener of East Lansing; and Arlene Frank, IADS executive director. 42 March 22 • 2018 jn W hy...…
…“Our focus this year is what the seder as a ritual tells us about who we are as Jews and who we interact with in the world.” It’s not manna from heaven, but this Passover, provide something just as crucial to the survival of the Israeli people. —RABBI ARIANA SILVERMAN BCTC PARTNERSHIP In terms of the partnership with Pastor Aramis Hinds, who heads BCTC and Breakers Covenant Church International, Kurzmann adds, “Pastor Hinds is a very impres...…
…arts&life books A Healthy & Delicious Passover 2 large ripe yellow peaches, unpeeled, pitted and cut into 1½-inch cubes, about 4 cups 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, and cut into chunks ¹⁄³ cup fresh mint leaves ¹⁄³ cup chopped red onions 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger Juice of ½ lime 1 Tbsp. honey ½ tsp. black pepper 3 scallions, ends trimmed, sliced, for garnish (optional) 1 ripe avocado, cubed, for gar- nish (optional) Separate 1 heaping cup...…
…PREP TIME: 10 minutes • ADVANCE PREP: Must be made and served on the same day. 1 pound of the freshest salmon or sashimi you can buy 3 scallions, ends trimmed, sliced 1 radish, finely chopped Zest of ½ lime 1 tsp. lime juice, from zested lime 1 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 ripe avocado, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 basil leaf, cut into ribbons, about 1 Tbsp. 1 or 2 Tbsp. micro greens, for garnish (optional) Slice the salmon into ½-inch cubes. Place them in ...…
…arts&life dining in Passover: Traditional And New B Annabel Cohen Food Columnist 46 ring on Passover. It’s next weekend and we are busy not just thinking about the menu, but also bubbling up “shissels” of soup and forming ground whitefish and onions into the gefilte fish that starts our meal. However, some people are already bored by the prospect of serving fla- vorless brisket, steamed vegetables or another nut cake or flourless con- c...…
…an attractive baking dish (this is dish where you will serve the brisket) and stack it horizontally, overlapping the slices slightly (you want to shape this to look like the roast again). Pour the juices over the brisket, adding more stock or broth if you like your brisket “saucy” (I do.) You may freeze the brisket at this point and thaw a day ahead. Reheat the beef by placing the foil wrapped pan in a 250ºF oven for 1 or more hours, until the...…
…10.00 OFF $ PASSOVER With any carry-out or dine-in order of $59.99 or more with this coupon. Limited time offer. Expires April 7, 2018 Don’t Forget About Steve’s Grab n’ Go! TRY OUR DELICIOUS SPECIALTY FRIED MATZO! t(SFBU1BTTPWFS -FNPO$IJDLFO 5VSLFZ FUD 2089560 t(SFBU(FGJMUF'JTI .BU[P#BMMT t(SFBU'SJFE.BU[P t(SFBU$IBSPTFU ,VHFMT 248-932-0800 6646 Telegraph at Maple Bloomfield Plaza PASSOVER www.stevesdeli.com ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★...…
…on the go people | places | events saturday, march 24 PRE-PESACH SOULFUL YOGA 10 am, March 24. Rabbi Rachel Shere and yoga instructor Mindy Eisenberg are leaders. At this special session, group will study Torah and practice yoga in an effort to get rid of “internal chametz.” No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if possible. At Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills. Free. Info: sshapiro@ adatshalom.org or 248-626-2153. sunday, mar...…
…GRAND OPENING Novi’s First Rolled Ice Cream! on the go continued from page 49 31194 Novi Rd. Novi, MI 48377 twww.sizzleitnovi.com We Deliver Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am -9:30pm Fri & Sat 11:00am – 10:30pm Sunday 12:00pm – 9:00pm “For 40 years, Gallery Restaurant has served up masterpieces” ~ Danny Raskin THE GALLERY RESTAURANT Daily Special to choose from for lunch & dinner… Dinner specials come with complimentary rice or chocolate pud...…
…the exchange community bulletin board | professional services For information regarding advertising please call 248-351-5116 Deadline for ad insertion is 10:00am the Monday prior to publication date. 230 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 300 CLEANING SERVICES EVERYTHING GOES ESTATE AND MOVING SALES FROM “COTTAGE TO CASTLE” Over 30 Years the Area’s Most Experienced and Trusted Estate Sale Company Andy and Linda Adelson egoes2001@aol.com Cell: (248) 672-66...…
…346 HEATING/COOLING 370 PAINTING BOB MENDELSON & SON Heating t Air Conditioning t Installation and Repair $ 65 Service Call Nothing per hour, plus parts. Serving the metropolitan area for over 40 years! STATE LICENSED #3984 248-855-0437 R EU 486 JUDAICA OUCH L O P E A N i T LC nter or & Exterio ting I r Pain t'BVY'JOJTI t*OUFSJPS&YUFSJPS 8PPE(SBJOJOH t8BMMQBQFS t3FNPWBMPG8BMMQBQFS t%SZXBMM3FQBJS and Other Wedding Stuff Alicia R...…
…soul of blessed memory LAURA FELDER, 50, of Southfield, died March 15, 2018. She is survived by her father, Mitchell Felder; brother and Felder sister-in-law, Daniel and Amy Felder; nephews and niece, Jack, Noah and Sam Felder, and Ryan and Addison Witt. She was the devoted daughter of the late Marilyn Felder and the loving sister of the late Fred Felder. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of o...…
…Nibbles 32906 Middlebelt Rd (at 14 Mile) Please see our menu at (248) 855- 0007 www.johnnypomodoros.com We use the FRESHEST Bakery, Nuts, Chocolate & Fruits Northwestern Highway Store NOW OPEN! Johnny Pomodoro’s is your ONE STOP SHOP for all of your needs! Shiva Trays, Deli Nosh Dairy and Deli Trays, Marty’s Cookie Trays, Johnny’s Signature Fruit & Veggie Trays Delivery Available CALL JOHNNY’S FOR TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL SHIVA...…
…soul ‘Bookkeeper O f Auschwitz’ Dies of blessed memory continued from page 53 MARSHALL L. KELLER, 96, of West Bloomfield, died March 15, 2018. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in- law, Edward and Alene Keller, Daniel “Fuzzy” and Norene Keller; daughter, Nancy Keller; grandchildren, Rachel (Jeff) Morton, Rebecca (Mark) Stouffer, Shana (Andrew) Neeson and Danielle Keller; great-grandchildren, Samantha (Travis), Alexis, Mackenzie, Eli...…
…soul of blessed memory continued from page 55 A Life Devoted To Giving, Gratitude And Positivity RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER W ith her kind heart and gener- ous spirit, Jessie Kaufman Stern made a lasting impact on her family and her community with her boundless love and unflagging ener- gy. Jessie, who lived in Southfield with her husband of more than 65 years, Sheldon, died March 7, 2018, at age 86. Jessie was a “professional vol...…
…raskin 75 th an the best of everything niversary Going Solo In Auburn Hills Danny Raskin Senior Columnist Alfoccino splits into two separate and independent restaurants. Sunny Palaj Many restaurant chains among others in this age may have different owners but the same eatery name … So, it is not unusual, though still quite rare, today for two dining operations of the same title having two separate owners … franchise or not. In fac...…
…looking back Bernard Isaacs, center, and others during an annual Jewish National Fund Dinner, Detroit, circa 1970. Isaacs was an educator, scholar and writer. Born in Lithuania in 1882, he emigrated to the United States in 1904, where he learned English and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Cooper Union in 1911. Shortly after, he decided to devote his career to Hebrew literature and Jewish education. He taught in New York a...…
…J E F F & MATT B ARK ER Trust two generations with 25 years of experience N G N EW LI S TI ES R AC 25805 Beck Rd, Novi Investment site zoned Residential w/ a Planned Suburban Low Rise overlay. 2-story office, assisted living, senior housing. $899,900 1978 Sherwood Glenn, Bloomfield Hills Wabeek Golf Course frontage. 6 BR, 4.2 BA, 6,600 SF, 4 car gar, finished walkout LL, half acre lot. Bloomfield Hills Schools. $824,900 N EW LI ST...…
…If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, What is a Convenient Smile Makeover Dr. Askari works diligently with her experienced team of certified specialists, to get all your dental work done in one place so you can save time, and be more comfortable. Prompt response, concierge services, One-Visit Dentistry, advanced Quality Systems all together make it very convenient! Dr. Askari uses modern proven tools and techniques like Lasers, Cerec, I...…
…march 2018 …
…w EV e MOPWJDP w w N Banquet Event Center (24 8) 513-468 6 $BMMUP#PPL/PX Amenities t t t t t "Fantastic" Alan H. 7&/6& "Beautiful space, you made my day very special" Brandy S. Bar/Bat Mitzvah 4UBUFPGUIF"SU"7UFDIø 'U1SPKFDUPS4DSFFO 574DSFFOTGPS%JTQMBZ 1MVHBOE1MBZ-JHIUJOH &OUFSUBJONFOU1BDLBHFø -BSHF%BODF'MPPS t t t t t 'VMM4PVOE4ZTUFN.JDSPQIPOF 0O4UBGG&WFOU$PPSEJOBUPS 1FSTPOBMJ[FE.FOVCZ$IFG(SFH"MFYJFW $IBQFSPOFTBWBJMBCMFø 1MFO...…
…Create an unforgettable Bar/Bat Mitzvah -minus the stress r m Elegant to Casual Exceeding your expectation at every step 3 Private bar service Best In Class Banquet Center Cuisine from simple to gourmet Vaad certified providers available We do it all – from facilitating fun, designer center pieces, Dj’s, and videography Orthodox to Reform Winter to Summer 3 Experienced, knowledgeable, ready to serve Exclusive access to 10 acres of ...…
…LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY march 2018 Leah Berlin and Jeremy Glickman at Masonic Temple on March 26, 2017 contents C6 Movie Magic Th e love of fi lm set the state for four local b’nai mitzvah celebrations. 2075160 C14 C18 have you heard about our new food truck? DIY Mitzvah Montage Guide Under Th e Floral Chuppah Fashion-forward fl orals are what’s trending in chuppah designs. C20 You’re Invited! Th e latest trends in invitations. ...…
…From beginning to end, make your wedding Epic. ENGAGEMENT / REHEARSAL SHOWER RECEPTION The Epicur ean Group’s award-winning restaurant and hotel locations SǺIVXLITIVJIGXSTXMSRWJSVIRKEKIQIRXTEVXMIWWLS[IVWVILIEVWEPW and receptions. 855.543.EPIC EpicureanCateringandEvents.com EpicureanCateringandEvents _ cåƵĬƼųåĹŅƴ±ƋåÚƱĬĬųŅŅĵŸØĜĹÏĬƚÚĜĹč{ųåĵĜåųBŅƋåĬŅƚƋĘĀåĬÚØ8Ņƚų{ŅĜĹƋŸBŅƋåĬcŅƴĜØ Aloft Hotel Detroit, and Temple Israel. · FĹƋĜĵ±Ƌå{ųĜƴ±...…
…2018 Movie Magic The love of film set the stage for four local b’nai mitzvah celebrations. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER C6 celebrate! • 2018 jn estee’s wonderland Name Estee Moss is a freshman at Bloomfield Hills High School. Her September 2016 bat mitzvah service was held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Family Parents Leigh and Jeff Moss and brother, Ben Photographer Justin Munter Venue Wabeek Country Club What...…
…jn celebrate! • 2018 C7 …
…2018 “The best part of having the party at the theater was having all our friends and family watch Noa’s montage on the big screen.” — LAUREN GOLDSTEIN NG-13 Name Noa Taylor Goldstein is an eighth-grader at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. Her November 2017 service was at Temple Israel. Family Parents Lauren and Jon Goldstein and brother, Eli Photographer Brett Mountain Venue The Maple Theater, Bloomfield Hills What Went On Lauren and J...…
…2018 willy wonka & the chocolate factory Who Jonah Zimmermann of West Bloomfield is an eighth-grader at West Hills Middle School. Jonah had a September 2017 bar mitzvah at Temple Israel. Family Parents Jennifer and Dan Zimmermann and brother, Aiden. Venue The Reserve in Birmingham Photographer Brett Mountain What Went On The Zimmermanns are a creative couple — Jennifer is an artist and coloring book designer and Dan is an automotive desi...…
…W W e Com W h N ir o l w in h g ir yba H l a l v F l a y l b l a e 2 l 0 l! 1 1! Bar Mitzvahs This is what a few of our clients had to say... “The room looked great. The food was delicious. There were plenty of people there to give us confi dence that our guests would be well-taken care of, be safe, have fun, and not fi nd any trouble! From the youngest kids to the older adults, everybody found something to do and so many of our guests approa...…
…MGM Grand Detroit | Advertisement F Detroit’s Luxury Destination or a Las Vegas feel in the heart of the downtown cul- tural and entertainment district, MGM Grand Detroit is the ideal spot for out-of-town guests, business groups and Detroiters who want to have a memorable time enjoying the luxuries of this full-service urban resort. Developed by MGM Resorts International, one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, MGM Grand De...…
…jn March 22 • 2018 13 …
…2018 DIY Mitzvah Montage Guide M Jason Miller Jews in the Digital Age ontage is a French word meaning “the technique of producing a new compos- ite whole from fragments of photographs, text, or music.” However, ask anyone who has been to a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah in the past two decades, and they will describe it as the 10-minute video of family photos highlighting the development of the bar mitz- vah boy or bat mitzvah girl. It’s quit...…
…'HVLJQHU6HSDUDWHVIRU 6XLWLQJ&DVXDO (YHQLQJ 4HKLPU5L^@VYR:PaLZ¶ )25$//2)<285&(/(%5$7,216 1,1$0&/(025(%287,48( :6SK>VVK^HYK(]LU\Lc)PYTPUNOHT ULHY[OL)PYTPUNOHT;OLH[YL 4¶-¶c:H[¶ )UHHKRXUSDUNLQJEHKLQGWKHVWRUHLQ3HDERG\3DUNLQJ6WUXFWXUH (QWHUVWRUHWKURXJKUHDUHQWUDQFH 1HZ<RUN$VSHQ$WODQWD&KHY\&KDVH0'+RXVWRQ3DOP'HVHUW 6DQ)UDQFLVFR6FRWWVGDOH6HDWWOH9DLO&OHYHODQG&KHVWHUWRZQ0' ZZZQLQDPFOHPRUHFRP Mitzvahs, Weddings, Showers, Events Full service pla...…
…2018 Your Celebration DESTINATION continued from page 14 part. Start early. You’ll have a very good head start in this process if you already have your digital photo collection organized into albums or folders on your computer. For my eldest child’s bar mitzvah, I had more than 100,000 photos to choose from. It seemed like an insurmountable task to narrow that down to 100-150 photos, but my strategy worked. I already had the photos organize...…
…Let’s Get This Party Started! Brett Mountain Photography Interactive Entertainment - MC - DJ - Dancers / Activities / Valet Parking Lighting, Staging & Furniture / Advisory Team Pre-Teen Dance Experience / The Event Show / Plan It! Magazine Now booking through 2022 1200 Woodward Heights / Ferndale, MI 48220 / startrax.com / 248.263.6300 / info@startrax.com jn celebrate! • 2018 C17 …
…2018 Under The Floral Canopy PHOTO BY RON LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Fashion-forward florals are what’s trending in chuppah design. SUSAN PECK CONTRIBUTING WRITER ABOVE: A majestic arrangement of flowers designed by Steve Coden Florists (the bride’s uncle) drape the top of the chuppah at the wedding of Joshua Diskin and Casey Coden in 2015 at Congregation B’nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. T he wedding canopy or chuppah is the focal point of th...…
…PHOTO BY RON LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO BY RON LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOS BY RON LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY TOP: At the wedding of Lauren and Jordan Yellen, the chuppah, designed by Bruce Bolton, owner of Breath of Spring, dripped with orchids, roses and hydrangeas. After the ceremony, it was moved to the reception and suspended over the dance floor. CENTER LEFT: Jeffrey Jucewicz, owner of Jeffrey Floral Architecture, covered columns of silk ...…
…2018 M any millennials cannot find their way around an envelope and a postage stamp. But whether these digital natives are preparing to be called to the Torah or walk down the aisle, their families tend to take the traditional route using paper invitations to announce Jewish lifecycle events. “How can you not get excited when you open your mailbox and find an invitation from a friend or loved one waiting for you?” asks Terri Trepeck of Invit...…
