… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 21 A s a former student who began his academic career in the public schools outside of Boston but then transi- tioned to a private school environ- ment, Rich Dempsey knows the transformative power of a private school education. “There were doors that opened that I never knew existed, ” he said about his attendance at St. George’ s School in Newport, R.I. “The relationships and con- nections students had with each...…
…22 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Campus Challenges Michigan colleges, and their Jewish student organizations, navigate an unusual fall semester. DANNY SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER W ith a new school year on the horizon, universities across the country are preparing for a fall semester the likes of which no one has ever seen. Michigan universities with notable Jewish presences, such as the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, ...…
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…24 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 W ith much uncertainty about how schools will look this fall, Kim Love, Hillel Day School’ s director of student services, is focusing her attention on the social and emotional needs of all her students, especially those with disabilities. Love has been engaged with two groups and their outreach surrounding education, especial- ly related to the COVID-19 pan- demic and its effect on students’ mental health. ...…
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…28 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Eretz Diplomatic Breakthrough Israel suspends West Bank annexation and United Arab Emirates agrees to normalization. I n a diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are normalizing ties. As part of a peace deal bro- kered by President Donald Trump, Israel will pause its plans to annex areas of the West Bank, according to a joint statement released Thursday, Aug. 13, by the White House. “Is...…
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…30 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Moments Luke Riley Fenberg, son of Lisa and Aaron Fenberg, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. He will be joined in cele- bration by his brother Justin and his proud grandparents Robin and Michael Fenberg, Sandy and Jeff Kopelman, and Lynne and Leslie Schultz. Luke is a student at Walnut Creek Middle School in Wes...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 31 Blum 65th J oyce and Dr. George Blum of Bloomfield Hills will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2020. They were married at the Book Cadillac in 1955. Their family has grown throughout the years to include their children, Susan Blum (Lionel Jensen), Kathi Moss, Robert Blum (Tracye Valasco), Linda Long (Ken) and Barbara Blum-Alexander (Mitchel); grandchildren, Hannah Jensen, Elena Coronad...…
…I f I were to choose a phrase from this week’ s portion that is most well-known, it would be Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Deuteronomy 16:20a). These words have been understood in many ways. Rashi translates tzedek as “justice. ” In this context, the words mean, “Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue” and refers to the idea that we should pursue reliable courts that won’ t be swayed by friendships, promises, political pressure or even ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 33 WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION COMING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU WE’RE GETTING THE FAMILY TOGETHER! We’ll be in your neighborhood for the High Holy Days: SHOFAR IN THE PARK: Huntington Woods, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills and Southfield TRAVELING TASHLICH: Detroit and Southfield N’ILAH UNDER THE STARS: Southfield Our innovative experiences continue: THE PRAYGROUND for young children, POETRY AND PROSE OF ...…
…34 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 sports HIGHlights NMLS#2289 brought to you in partnership with T hey’ re outstanding athletes and good students. They’ re the Jewish News High School Athletes of the Year and Dr. Steve and Evelyn Rosen Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship recipients for 2020. Ben Rosenblatt, Jenna Silverman, Olivia Warren and Andie Wolfe are the Athletes of the Year. Mitch Blackman, Will Bloomberg, Noa Green, Hannah Resnick and ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 35 state finalist at No. 3 singles as a junior, losing to the No. 1 seed from Midland Dow in the title match. She beat the No. 2 seed from Grosse Pointe South in a three-set semifinal match. College: University of Michigan (will play club tennis). Best memories from high school sports: “I was able to overcome immense pressure and persevere through tough competition when I won a state championship as a sophomo...…
…36 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 sports HIGHlights Best memory from high school sports: “The relationships and memories I created with my teammates.” Life lessons learned from high school sports: “Time management, discipline, teamwork and leadership.” Name: Andie Wolfe High school: Walled Lake Northern High school sports resume: She played girls basketball and girls soccer for four years and was named All- State in girls soccer and one of...…
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…38 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 T he month of March held the promise of career opportunities for Zachary Oshinsky, but the pandemic forced a change of plans. Canceled was a temporary move to Los Angeles, where he would be searching for full-time work as a pho- tographer. The move was to follow an assignment as a one-time roadie for Yoshi Flower and his band. He was asked to drive their van, generally help out and take pictures of the musicia...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 39 laborated on the exhibit design. Focused on what he defines as “cool” efforts in the metro area, Oshinsky extended experience he had gained working on portraits, concerts and events. “I think one of the most dramatic pictures I took is of a music producer who goes by the name Dagger, ” Oshinsky said. “His hands are covering his face so you can just see his eyes and tattooed hands. Another dra- matic picture is of ...…
…40 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Arts&Life back to school LYNNE KONSTANTIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER W hether your kids are hitting the books in person or hopping on the virtual highway, we can still make back- to-school shopping fun for them (and us!). Fall 2020 is certainly not as anyone imagined, but local businesses are taking the “cool and comfy” approach to dressing for school. “They are going to be online most of the time,” says Julie Feldman, ...…
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…IVAN, SETH ROGEN AND HUNTERS The new film The One and Only Ivan begins streaming on Disney+ on Aug. 21. It is based on a best-selling children’ s novel of the same name. Ivan is a goril- la who lives in a very run-down mall. Also living in the mall is Stella, an aging elephant. Ruby, an abused baby elephant, shows up one day. Ivan, Stella and Julia, the mall janitor’ s daughter, take care of Ruby and try to find a way to turn the ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 43 STAYING CONNECTED At this time of social distancing, the Jewish News will try to bring awareness to events/learning sit- uations offered online by syna- gogues, temples and community organizations. MOVIES IN THE PARK 9-11 PM, AUG. 21 In real (and reel) time, Ford vs. Ferrari will be shown at Wagner Park in Downtown Dearborn. Free movies begin after dusk, with the film starting as soon as the night sky allows. To...…
…44 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 O n Aug. 12, the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) held its annual Back 2 School Store at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Although this year’ s store looked different due to the pandemic, the mem- bers of NCJW|MI said they knew they couldn’ t abandon the children they serve. For the past six years, the NCJW|MI has held ItS Back 2 School Store, a pop- up “store” that invites over 700 kids from gra...…
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…46 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory HARVEY BAUM, 84, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 10, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Baum; son, Andy Baum; daughters and son-in- law, Sheryl and Joe Inwald, and Susanne Baum; grandchildren, Arielle Inwald, Joshua Inwald, Shayna Ostrow and Dylan Ostrow; sister, Estelle Karbrin; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Baum was the brother of...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 47 A Life Of Healing D r. George Mogill, 103, of Bloomfield Hills, died Aug. 9, 2020. He was born to Ann Soroko Mogill and Hazzan Samuel Mogill (Mogilevski) on July 28, 1917. He graduated Detroit’ s Northern High School at age 15 and attended Wayne State University and WSU School of Medicine. He com- pleted one year of internship at Wayne County General Hospital and one year of a surgical residency at the Al...…
…48 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory law, Sara Mayes; numerous loving cousins and friends; her cher- ished dog, Yoshi. She was the dear sister of the late Phyllis and the late Renee Glanz; loving daughter of the late Samuel Glanz; loving grand- daughter of the late Jerry and the late Dora Glanz, and the late Yetta Grunt. Contributions may be made to the Phyllis Glanz Research Fund, c/o Department of Medicine at University ...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 49 Dr. Hart was the devoted son of the late Ida and the late Theodore Hart; the dear son- in-law of the late Anne and the late Aaron Gunsberg. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601, dys- toniafoundation.org; Adat Shalom Synagogue, Cantor Larry and Gitta Vieder Memorial Fund, 29901 Middlebe...…
…Soul of blessed memory 50 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 His love of family and Jewish traditions was instilled in each of the following gener- ations. He was a beloved life- long member of Congregation B’ nai Moshe. His passions were horse racing, playing cards with his friends and the Detroit Tigers. Going down- town to a Coney Island for hot dogs became a family tra- dition, always ordering heavy chili and onions. Mr. Hirsch is survived by...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 51 BONNIE KOWAL, 69, of Southfield, died Aug. 13, 2020. She is survived by her sisters, Brenda Kovinsky and Marsha Kowal; aunt, Sandy Tuttleman; nephews and nieces, Milton and Cheryl Kovinsky, and Matthew and Anna Kovinsky; great-nieces and great-nephew, Hannah, Max, Tessa and Rosie Kovinsky; many loving cousins. Mrs. Kowal was the cherished daughter of the late Meyer Kowal and the late Sylvia Kraft; the d...…
…52 | AUGUST 20 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory was just 8 years old, his father was murdered by bandits in Belarus. He, his mother and sis- ter survived an incredible odys- sey through Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, back through Poland, Austria, Italy and final- ly made it to Israel. It was in Haifa, Israel, Mordechai met his wife to be, Leora. He went on to receive an engineering educa- tion from the Technion. Following the birth of the...…
… AUGUST 20 • 2020 | 53 This Chinese vegetarian restaurant, now closed, was ahead of its time. the best of everything Raskin A Look Back at Mei Ling I t was many years back that I recall eating food that today might be classified somewhat like the Impossible Burger … but a whole lot different. The menu read “Vegetarian Cashew Chicken” … and although not a vegetarian by any means, I had to find out what so many people were ra...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Antisemitism Deja Vu T his is not the “Looking Back” that I first thought I would write for the JN’ s annual “Back to School” issue. Of course, in the midst of a pandemic, it will be a much different return to classes for children and college students this year. So, I thought I would explore the William Davidson ...…
…$200 Aug. 6-12, 2020 / 16-22 Av 5780 INSIDE Washtenaw County Starts JCRC, pg. 19 Jewish Studies at MSU, pg. 26 Guy Stern’ s New Memoir, pg. 32 See page 14 The Future of Shul How declining memberships and COVID-19 could change the way we worship. SPECIAL REPORT: …
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… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 3 OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’ s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to reflect diverse community viewpoints while also advocating positions that strengthen Jewish unity and continuity. As an independent, responsible, responsive community member, we actively engage with individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, and Jewish life, in Southeas...…
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… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 5 B aseball is back! Actually, 37% of baseball is back. The delayed start of the season has forced major league baseball (MLB) to concoct an abbreviated schedule reduced from the standard 162 games to 60. Baseball has been making efforts to speed up our national pastime, but who could have predicted a pan- demic would speed up a season? As I’ m writing this column on July 26, our beloved ball club is argua...…
…6 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Views essay Beating Each Other Up I think it’ s safe to say that we Jews are, well, maybe just a tad bit opinionat- ed. We’ re quick to speak our minds and certainly not shy to offer our criticism — of just about everything. But there is one area where our criticisms have been especially harsh: ourselves. We are brutal on ourselves. We debate, judge and criti- cize everything about fellow Jews — are they ...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 7 As Oakl and County's Pr osecutor , I 'l l br i ng change. I wi l l i denti f y r aci al di spar i ti es wher e they exi st and l ook f or sol uti ons. Toget her , we can be a saf e communi t y and a j ust communi t y.” I ’l l make cr i mi nal justi ce r ef or m and endi ng mass i ncar cer ati on a top pr i or i ty. VOTE AUGUST 4 By Mai l or I n Per son Democrat ...…
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… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 9 F ifteen years ago, my family spent a leisurely Sunday at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, perus- ing the incredible Americana available to enjoy and experience. As we took the time to sit in the Rosa Parks bus, which sits in the museum on permanent dis- play, I noticed an African American family sitting near us. I turned to my wife and quipped, “If Henry Ford knew that a Jewish family was sitting toget...…
…10 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Views L ike many regular readers of the Jewish News, I recently came across what later turned out to be a controversial interview with Rep. Rashida Tlaib published in this very newspaper. Not for a single moment did it cross my mind while reading it that the mere deci- sion to interview her was — in and of its own — problematic, let alone “outrageous” or “shameful, ” as some readers suggested. In fact, th...…
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…L ocal synagogue buildings are mainly empty, due to COVID- 19, but their congregations are far from dormant. When the Michigan Board of Rabbis decided on March 12, 2020 to close synagogue buildings due to the risk of infection from the coronavirus, they acted in advance of Michigan’ s March 23 stay- at-home order that prohibited public gatherings. While houses of worship were exempt from state penalties, local synagogues wanted to be cau...…
