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…Looking Back at Hillel of Metro Detroit MARCELLA BLUTH SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS 20 | JULY 2 • 2020 L ooking back at my involvement with Hillel of Metro Detroit seems odd because it is like looking back at all my encounters with my family. Family is there to challenge you, encourage you and guide you into the person you are meant to be. I know it seems cliché, but the encouragement and support of my Hillel family has helped s...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 21 O n March 12, the Michigan Board of Rabbis decided to close synagogue and temple facilities due to the threat of COVID-19. That action, based on medical recommendations, preceded Michigan’ s official “stay-at-home” order. The group, which includes Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Renewal, Humanist and Modern Orthodox rabbis and those who work at Jewish day schools, has been discussing policies ...…
…22 | JULY 2 • 2020 W hen Debbie and Howard Silverman learned of the birth of their new grandson in St. Louis on May 28, they knew his bris would not be anything like the Shabbat morning, synagogue ceremo- ny and kiddush attended by hundreds of people for his now 6-year-old brother. Not only would newborn Mendel Moshe’ s bris not take place in a crowded shul, but no matter where it occurred, the Silvermans would not be there — ...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 23 TRADITION Mendel Moshe was officially named at his bris, given his first name in memory of Emily’ s paternal grandfather, Marvin Kanefield, who lived in St. Louis. His middle name was in memory of Neil’ s paternal grandfather, Detroiter Milt Silverman. “It was a great way to honor my father,” Howard said. One bris custom that was impossible to share via cyberspace was the festive meal that typically follows ...…
…24 | JULY 2 • 2020 A June 20 Supreme Court decision invalidates the Trump adminis- tration’ s attempt to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). For now, these immigrants — the “dream- ers” — have retained the protections of DACA. President Barack Obama’ s 2012 DACA program protects from deportation some undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and then raised and educated here. The p...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 25 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR DACA RECIPIENTS? Local immigration attorney Ellie Mosko of Mosko Law PC put it this way: “DACA recipi- ents … can now feel a little less anxiety. DACA was always a stopgap measure, a Band-Aid, imperfect at best. It gives peo- ple the chance to live here, to work, to travel and return, to help family members. It does not lead to citizenship (for people who know no other country). ” Mosko ...…
…26 | JULY 2 • 2020 T hree native Detroiters created an online dona- tion platform that offers a socially engaging experience while helping social justice orga- nizations achieve their fundrais- ing goals. The Social Justice Challenge was developed by longtime friends Steven Silverman, Josh Sklar and Matthew Greenberg, all 29. Their goal was to design a quick and easy program for individual donors to learn about and support a varie...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 27 Marching in Crown Heights Michigan-based grad student Ilana Spencer helped organize a groundbreaking solidarity rally among Brooklyn’ s Chabad community. ELI REITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER O n June 7, more than 200 members of the Crown Heights Chabad community came together in solidarity to march along Eastern Parkway. Across Orthodox communities in New York there were ral- lies against police brutality and to build...…
…28 | JULY 2 • 2020 WHAT WAS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS MOMENT FOR YOU? I saw [Lubavitch] people cheer- ing when the NYPD arrived [in response to a BLM protest] and sobbed. I wanted to normalize being a social justice activist by being a visibly frum person. This action is something one can do as a graduate of Bais Rivkah. The protesters who were there were not on the fringes [of the Chabad commu- nity]. Also, to normalize show- ing ...…
…Moments JULY 2 • 2020 | 29 Martinez-Friedlaender N icole Friedlaender and Joseph Martinez are pleased to announce their engage- ment. Nicole is the daughter of Susan and Howard Friedlaender of Birmingham. Joseph is the son of Gail Henderson of Brownstown Township, Mich., and Joe Martinez of McEwan, Tenn. Nicole and Joseph live in Birmingham. They received their bachelor’ s degrees in English from Wayne State University in Detroi...…
…30 | JULY 2 • 2020 Spirit torah portion A few months before the pandemic, which now feels like another lifetime, I flew home for a visit with my parents and sisters, one of whom is pregnant with her first child. Unlike so many members of our com- munity, I didn’ t grow up in Michigan — although I got here as fast as I could — and so these cross-country trips have become an essential part of our routine. During these visits,...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 31 W ithout question, the finest aromas and flavors of summer come from the grills and barbe- cues that define the season. Just as the backyard becomes your living room, Mother Nature is the perfect party planner. Food sizzling on the grill keeps us outdoors and gives the kitchen a vacation. And grilling is cooking food PDQ — fast and furious (unlike barbecue, which requires slow, even heat). Super-heat mean...…
…32 | JULY 2 • 2020 continued from page 31 Directions Place beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add enough water to just cover the meat and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is cooked through. Use a potato masher, hand-blend- er or fork to crumble the meat in the pot. Add remain- ing ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 33 W hile David Carroll was building a strong career at Quicken Loans, he maintained a leadership presence at JARC and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. He relaxed by watching musi- cal theater pro- ductions. After retiring four years ago, Carroll, of West Bloomfield, realized a longtime dream by being cast for a community theater role in his favorite show, Guys and Dolls, which he had seen some ...…
…34 | JULY 2 • 2020 Arts&Life celebrity jews HAMILTON AND MORE The film version of Hamilton, the mega-hit Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton, begins streaming on the Disney Plus channel on July 3. The film was supposed to open in theaters, but COVID-19 intervened. A Disney Plus subscription costs $7 a month, so Hamilton would be a bargain if you just subscribe for one month. Disney is hoping you’ ll watch Hamilton and like...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 35 dining around the D Nosh D etroit Fleat, a “ food truck park and boozery, ” is where I went to dip my toes into restaurant dining again. That hadn’ t been an option since March 16, when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order prohibiting on-site service in restaurants and bars — her effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. With the situation greatly improved in Michigan, she lifted the ban as of June 8. ...…
…Nosh eats | drinks | sweets 36 | JULY 2 • 2020 C asa Pernoi, a casual Italian restaurant focusing on classic, scratch-made cuisine, opened June 16 at 310 E. Maple Road in downtown Birmingham. The restaurant, originally opened as Pernoi, boasts a nostalgic and refined Italian dining experience. The updated concept comes following a successful “Trattoria pop-up” amidst the coronavirus crisis. “We’ ve been fortunate enough to ...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 37 A fter months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus, Michigan dental offices have reopened for nonessential procedures following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’ s May 29 announce- ment. Dr. Nelson Hersh from Hersh-Beattie Orthodontics began seeing patients right away on Friday, May 29, at his offices in West Bloomfield and Waterford. Before May 29, he was allowed to see patients for emergency services only. Hersh had ...…
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…40 | JULY 2 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory DR. SEYMOUR DONALD BERMAN, 95, of Novi, died June 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rose Berman; daughter and son- in-law, Laura Berman and Brian Dickerson; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Berman and Linda Shayne; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Berman and Dan Carol; grandchildren, Lina Berman, Robin Carol and Jack Carol; brother-in-law, Marvin (the late Elaine) Green an...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 41 continued on page 42 trips, baseball games and bowling with friends. Mr. Freedman is sur- vived by his children, Ira (Robin) Freedman of Ormond Beach, Paul (Randee) Freedman of West Bloomfield, Sue Irwin (Scott, deceased) of Henderson, Nev.; nine amazing grand- children, Shana (James), Steve (Carrie), Michael (Stephanie), Matthew, Pamela (Slava), Brian (Amber), Samantha (Evan), Jill and Sara; eight great-gra...…
…Soul of blessed memory 42 | JULY 2 • 2020 continued from page 41 Carol Gantz. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HAROLD GREENSPAN, 88, of West Bloomfield, died June 19, 2020. A corporal in Korea, Harold then became active with the Jewish War Veterans. A past-president and longtime board member of H...…
… JULY 2 • 2020 | 43 DR. JEROME KAUFMAN, 91, of Bloomfield Hills, passed peacefully on June 21, 2020. Beyond a successful career in ophthalmology and devo- tion to his family, Jerry lived a life dedicated to Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel. Dr. Kaufman leaves behind four daughters, Lisa (Larry) Kaplan, Robin (Stephen) Stratton, Jody (Ron) Benishay and Tracey (Mitch) Grossbach; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; ...…
…44 | JULY 2 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory grandchildren, Chloe Logan, Daphne Logan and Raffi Levi, Aaron Krupkin, Joshua Krupkin, Molly Shor and Dan Asmus, Miriam Shor and Justin Hagan, and Finn Dannin; great-grandchildren, Ruby and Iris Hagan Shor; sister-in- law, Maxine Stoler; numerous loving nieces, nephew, and cousins. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome H. Logan. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribut...…
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…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 46 | JULY 2 • 2020 A lan Hurwitz passed away from the effects of COVID-19 this past June 6, at the age of 79. You may not recognize his name, but you might recall his nickname: Hurwitz earned fame, or perhaps infamy, as the “Zombie Bandit.” Historically, Detroit’ s Jewish community has not produced many crim...…
… APRIL 9 • 2020 | 29 Dear valued reader, Let’s get right to it. During these very difficult times, why does the Jewish News matter more than ever? • It connects us when we feel separated and surrounded by chaos. With the Jewish News, we are not alone. We are all in this together as a community. • It is our trusted, distinctive news source. With fake news, conspiracy theories and half truths rampant, the Jewish News provides us wi...…
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…4 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Please join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of RABBI JOSH BENNETT and his dedication to Temple Israel. Friday June 26, 2020 7pm Special virtual Kabbalat Shabbat service honoring Rabbi Bennett & his family & Facebook Live oneg following the service Saturday June 27, 2020 7pm Virtual Campfire Havdalah led by Rabbi Bennett & his family For more information visit jb25.org Thank you to our Event Chairs and Hon...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 5 Views for openers Schmoozing about Zooming I ’ ve got to say, while some of these new COVID realities aren’ t so much fun, I’ m actual- ly really enjoying Zoom! I know, I know, there’ s no replacement for face-to- face interactions, but sometimes that’ s exactly the point. In the “old” days, whenever I’ d get postcards announc- ing classes or meet- ings, I’ d think, “Oh, wow, this looks interesting. ” But then...…
…6 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Views essay Why I Joined a Protest I ’ m going to start off by say- ing that I know I don’ t need to “defend” my decision to join a protest/ march. But I’ m going to try and explain some of it, for others to understand. I’ ll start off by saying that the protest/march was something I wasn’ t sure I would attend, especially as a religious Jew, because I knew I would get (or actually continue to get) a lot of...…
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…10 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Views Citizen Protests and the Jewish Community While the country is consumed by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of members of the Minneapolis police force and the resulting organized protests staged throughout our country, the press coverage of the totality of the events has been narrow in its scope. While the protests through- out the country were mostly peaceful, the uptick in criminal activity thro...…
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…Out of Hiding A group of Ethiopia’ s Hidden Jews fi nds aid and support to improve their lives and practice Judaism. KERI GUTEN COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jews in the D A fter spending a week with a remote tribe in southern Ethiopia in June 2018, Suzi Colman of Commerce Township had two days left in the country when she asked her guide, “Is there a syna- gogue in Addis Ababa?” A typical question for a Jewish tourist anywhere in the...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 15 s subsequent rescues) by the Israeli govern- ment and the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), with financial assistance from the Jewish Federations of North America, including Detroit’ s federation. Currently, 7,000 more from Gondar wait in camps in Ethiopia for Israel to allow them to immigrate; some have waited more than 20 years. (See sidebar on politics.) The Beta Israel of North Shewa were not resc...…
…Poverty is rampant among the Hidden Jews, Moges said, adding, “Most people live hand to mouth and use what little money they earn to buy food. ” He says they make about 90% of Ethiopia’ s crafts — pottery, weaving, black- smithing and metal work using ancient meth- ods — and are known as the Bal Ej (crafts makers). In Ethiopia, these are seen as lowly professions. Because of superstition, no one will buy from them directly in the market...…
…Jews before Colman contacted them. Penny Blumenstein of Bloomfield Hills, past JDC board chair, told the JN the same thing. Colman’ s goal to help LOZA gained traction when she persuaded her rabbi, Joshua Bennett of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, to join the effort. Then she connected with David Goldberg of Cleveland, a global Jewish leader very familiar with Ethiopia who was on the JDC board for 20-plus years, and Tomer Malchi...…
…continued from page 17 Ethiopia. The U.S. participants paid their own costs. Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia Raphael Morav also accom- panied them. A videographer docu- mented the mission for educational purposes. In Kechene, the delegation celebrat- ed Shabbat at the LOZA synagogue, beginning with candle lighting beside a central pole known as “Jerusalem. ” Most prayers were in Amharic (the native language), with a few recog- nizable ...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 19 learn worship’ — and you witness them trying that — we have an obligation to sup- port them and to serve them. That is the core value driving this project. ” The Friends already sent Moges for three months to study Hebrew and Torah with a rabbi in Uganda. They plan to help him attain rabbinical training to become Ethiopia’ s first ordained rabbi. This month, the Friends have arranged for Moges and Tazebku to...…
…Ruling protects gay and transgender individuals on the job. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Ruling protects gay and transgender individuals on the job Surprising Supreme Court Decision J une is Pride Month, and a recent Supreme Court deci- sion provides a special reason to celebrate. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Michigan website says it all: “Landmark victory — SCOTUS rules it is illegal to fire someone for being LG...…
