… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 17 T n e d h SUPPORT INDEPENDENT, CREDIBLE, AWARD- WINNING JOURNALISM IN SERVICE TO THE DETROIT JEWISH COMMUNITY! SUBSCRIBE TODAY TO THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS* *Already a subscriber? Please consider giving the Detroit Jewish News as a gift to a family member or friend! Go to https://thejewishnews.com/product/magazine-subscription/ today and enter code NEWSUBSCRIBER for $10 off a one year subscription. Not ...…
…18 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 but relationships were second- ary, ” explains Rabbi Nicole Auerbach, who is in charge of congregational engagement and small groups at the Central Synagogue in New York. “ A synagogue is not a building or a set of programs. We want to make sure that everyone feels seen and recognized and has a sense of connection, ” she said. The congregation has a group for dads with young children, a Jewish cookbook gro...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 19 W ashtenaw County now has its own full-fledged local Jewish Community Relations Council, courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor. When the Federation welcomed their new executive director Eileen Freed in 2017, they began to explore a JCRC to facilitate relations internally and externally with the community. The beginning phases start- ed by convening a small working group of around 10 people to l...…
…20 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 M ichigan has gone from being a state with some of the largest numbers of coronavirus cases to a state that officials have said is on track to contain the virus. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has slowly begun to reopen the state, although she has indicated in recent weeks that she may reverse course as more COVID-19 cases are detected. While some people regard these gains in liberty as positive, others have co...…
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…O n July 24, members of the Michigan Legislature announced the formation of the Black and Jewish Unity Caucus at the Michigan State Capitol. The group was spearhead- ed by Jewish state Sen. Jeremy Moss, Jewish state Rep. Robert Wittenberg, state Sen. Marshall Bullock and state Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo. The group has partnered with the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity, an initiative of the JCRC/AJC and the Council of Baptist ...…
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…C OVID-19 has affected people’ s lives in tragic ways. The pandemic has also caused us to adjust to new realities like our kids being home from school for the final few months of the school year. There have been countless events canceled, including vacations, summer camp, concerts, fundraisers and sporting events. Our children have been disappointed because of commencements and gradu- ation parties that could not take place....…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 25 Jews in the D D etroit City Councilmember Gabe Leland is facing a new round of criminal misconduct charges, this time at the state level. Prosecutors in Monroe County allege that Leland, 37, accepted $7,500 in cash campaign payments between 2017 and 2018 to influence how he voted, according to the Associated Press. The state’ s mid-July felony charge came a month before Leland was scheduled to stand trial ...…
…26 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 continued on page 28 YAEL EICHHORN EDITORIAL INTERN Jews in the D A s someone who has had many different Jewish experiences, it is always reassuring to find a sense of community wherever I am. The Jewish Studies minor at Michigan State University has given me the opportunity to find that and more, making such a big campus easier to navigate. I have gotten to know the staff and program while work- ing a...…
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…28 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 the world. ” Of the more than 600 stu- dents who have gone through the minor, a fair number have been non-Jewish students. Some found their way to the minor through friends, and others through taking a few classes and realizing they were already halfway there. At some points in time, the split between Jewish and non-Jewish students has been almost even. “We prioritize undergraduate education, mentor and advis...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 29 A bout two dozen pro- testers gathered in Bloomfield Township on Friday evening, July 17, to march to the Max M. Fisher Federation building and demand action from local Jewish leaders in response to the impending Israeli annexation of the West Bank. The protest was organized by IfNotNow (INN), a progressive activist group that opposes the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The protest coinc...…
…30 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Moments Pevos 50th J oanne and Larry Pevos of Commerce Township will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 16, 2020. Love is sent by their children, Eddie and Heidi Pevos, and Julie and Michael Solomon, and their grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob Solomon. Bloch 90th D olores Bloch turned 90 years old on Aug. 3, 2020. Wishing her love, good health and hap- piness are her children, Philip and Kathy Bl...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 31 M emory and recollec- tion are fundamental attributes we depend on to live meaningful and successful lives. We use tech- niques to remind ourselves of important tasks, appointments and occasions. From calendars to sticky notes, shopping lists and pill organizers, we utilize an array of tools to remember what we deem important. We adorn walls and mantels with art, mementos and motiva- tional mantras. The clas...…
…Arts&Life review G unther Stern, born in Hildesheim, Germany, in 1922, now lives in West Bloomfield, and works at the Holocaust Memorial Center. Highlights of his activities between then and now pro- vide the material for his new memoir, Invisible Ink, published by Wayne State University Press. Not long after the Nazis came to power in Germany in January 1933, Julius and Hedwig Stern had the fore- sight to try to get their oldest s...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 33 championed reason, science, moderation, optimism and openness to foreign cultures. Stern also worked with, and wrote about, writers who had left or been driven out of the lands of their birth, and still wrote in its language. In Invisible Ink, Stern records highlights (and some less successful moments) from his personal life and from his illustrious career as a scholar, teacher, academic administra- tor and ...…
…34 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Arts&Life celebrity jews A VERY JEWISH MOVIE; A MODERN HUCK FINN; AND A NICE COVID STORY The big-budget Jewish film of the summer is An American Pickle. Seth Rogen, 38, plays the film’ s two major parts. He plays Herschel Greenbaum, a poor Jewish immi- grant who comes to America and becomes a pickle maker. One day, Greenbaum falls into a vat of pickle brine. Amazingly, he is revived in the present day and has...…
…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. 7 In real (and reel) time, A Dog’ s Purpose 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 follow ongoing soc...…
…eats | drinks | sweets Nosh 36 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 A New Course of Meal Kits F or those who enjoy cooking, home-delivered meal kits offer convenience plus creativity. The many companies specializing in meal kits send boxes filled with high- quality and often organic food, plus recipe cards. Each week, customers choose from a variety of chef-developed meals to fit their appetite or dietary preferences. The dinners are refrigerated ...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 37 HOMECHEF homechef.com Overall favorite. Binder holds colorful recipe cards. Clear directions. Appreciated being told the cooking difficulty and spice levels. A “storage timeframe” provided guidance to make more perishable kits sooner. Meat and produce were first-rate. Cornbread-crusted Mahi-Mahi and Honey- BBQ Aioli with corn on the cob and sweet potato wedges. Loved the fish and sides. Beef Meatloaf Marina...…
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…40 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory ELLA BAKER, 95, of West Bloomfield, died July 29, 2020. Ella was a very keen gardener for most of her life and particularly loved flowers (never fake, always real and seasonal). She was instrumental in creating the garden at Hechtman Apartments. Ella had a very inquisitive mind and was well-informed as to what was happening in the world. She never shied away from expressing with co...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 41 c. 1979 LORI LOBER KLOSKY, 62, of Novi, died July 26, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Gary Klosky; children, Ryan Klosky, Sean Klosky and Teri Klosky; brother, Richard Lober; sister, Donna Lober. Mrs. Klosky was the devoted daughter of the late Harold “Hy” and the late Mary Lober. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Save the Music Foundation, 1515 Br...…
…Soul of blessed memory 42 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 continued from page 41 Bloomfield, Sean and Juliana Lutwin of Lakewood, Fla.; sister, Fran Waldman of New Jersey; sister-in-law, Lesley Lavens; grandchildren, Jacob Lutwin, Emma Lutwin, Shay Chismody, Chad Chismody, Lexi Chismody; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Lutwin was the brother-in-law of the late Howard Waldman. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 5725 W...…
… AUGUST 6 • 2020 | 43 continued on page 44 DR. RICHARD MENCZER, 85, of Bloomfield Hills, died suddenly on July 24, 2020. He was born on Dec. 25, 1935, truly a gift and gifted. He was a dedicated physician, fine violinist and a life master bridge player. As a teen, he performed with the All-City Orchestra and while stationed in Alaska, played with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. Apart from his many accomplishments, Richard w...…
…44 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory (Melissa) Strauss, Lauren Stone, Stephanie (Shane) Mones, Rachel (Bill White) Puckett, David (Alissa) Puckett, Stacey (William) Martell; great-grandchildren, Aria White, Wade White, Madison Puckett, Joseph Anthony Martell and Jesse Strauss. Mr. Stone was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Joyce Stone; the father-in-law of the late David Strauss. Interment took place at Nusach Ha...…
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…46 | AUGUST 6 • 2020 Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org Michigan’s Jewish Suffragette T he Michigan primary elections were held this week. There were 20 women seeking an opportunity to run for Congress in November. Hundreds of women ran for local and state offices. And many of these women, now and over the years, are Jewish. I mention this fact in th...…
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… JULY 30 • 2020 | 3 contents 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...…
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… JULY 30 • 2020 | 5 Views continued on page 8 continued on page 8 for openers Unexpected Consequences of the Pandemic L ast year, we were fortunate to be the proud own- ers of a new car. (Well, new for us.) My kids promptly named our new set of wheels “Marshmallow” — which wasn’ t nearly as creative as the family who named their big red van “ Clifford, ” but not bad. Anyhow … Life was good. Life was GRAND. All car doors open. ...…
…Views 6 | JULY 30 • 2020 essay Making an IMPACT! L ast October, while on my 16th trip to Israel, I had an experience that I will never forget. I got to meet two veteran IDF soldiers whose lives were changed forever, thanks to the IMPACT! scholarships that my husband Norm and I had provided. Here’ s a little background that led to this meeting. On our second trip to Israel in 1980, our group had the privilege of being the f...…
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…10 | JULY 30 • 2020 Views Thoughts on Rashida Tlaib Many readers have submitted reactions to our July 16 cover story, which featured an interview with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, accompany- ing article about her upcoming primary and an editor’ s note explaining our decision to publish the pieces. The JN received more than a dozen letters to the editor and more than 100 Facebook com- ments. Here is a selection of the responses. Some have be...…
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…Views 12 | JULY 30 • 2020 spark controversy was also ter- ribly misplaced. That should have been in last week’ s issue so we knew what was coming, but that would have ruined the sensationalistic shock value of the blindside when we first saw the cover photo (I won’ t even ask about the purpose of the inside photo spread of her smiling and laughing as if we are and have always been best friends). Had your communication come first,...…
… JULY 30 • 2020 | 13 She and Rep. Ilhan Omar planned to visit Palestine under the direction of Miftah, a Palestinian group that has pub- lished articles accusing Jews of using Christian blood to bake matzah and claiming Israeli rabbis instruct their followers to destroy Palestinian farms. Tlaib never once mentioned Palestinians, Palestinian ter- rorism or Palestinian lead- ership’ s multiple refusals of the state they claim to want. ...…
…14 | JULY 30 • 2020 continued on page 16 I t’ s a typical day in the new normal that is sum- mer 2020. Parents want their kids to have fun and get outdoors, all while staying safe, social distancing and wearing masks. That can be a tall order, but there’ s a new, highly active Facebook page that helps hundreds of local parents make it possible: Camp Mom Michigan. Back in March, Shirli Gotlib of Southfield realized she’ d be o...…
…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 for Prosecutor “ McD...…
…16 | JULY 30 • 2020 successful activities local par- ents can do with their kids.” On June 15, they created a Facebook page, shared it on their shul’ s WhatsApp page — both attend Young Israel of Southfield — and many mem- bers joined immediately. Word quickly spread and, within two weeks, the group had over 500 members. Within one month, it had 800 members. Moms (and dads!) post their daily outings and trips with their families, ...…
… JULY 30 • 2020 | 17 SHAYNA GOLDNER Supported through the generosity of The Jewish Fund and the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Family Foundation. . org We Have Answers. Need help with a career change or job search? Call jhelp at 1-833-44-JHELP Visit jhelp. org Chat online with a staff member or schedule a call at jhelp. org Do all of the above Q …
…18 | JULY 30 • 2020 Jenny Schwartz, her husband, Brian, and her kids Eli, Jonah and Kayla JENNY SCHWARTZ Mom Michigan also has ideas from par- ents for easy, affordable and fun at-home crafts and projects. Schwartz tie-dyed T-shirts with her kids after being inspired by a tie-dying-made-easy post by Gardin. Hunny Khodorkovsky of Southfield is naturally crafty and has posted a few of the craft projects she’ s done with her kids, ...…
