… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 21 J E W I S H F A M I L Y S E R V I C E Recognition Night Mazel Tov to our honorees! Thank you for making an impact in our community and helping to further the mission of JFS. Lifetime Achievement Award Volunteer of the Year Employee of the Year Ri sa Berri s Al l a Shapi ro Al eksandra Shor Need Help With An IRS or State Tax Problem? 1.800.TAX.LEVY www.levytaxhelp.com 28400 Southfi eld Rd, Lathrup Village,...…
…S gt. Cary Glazer serves with the Wayne State University Police Department in the Crime Abatement Team (CAT). He has been a police officer for more than 19 years. He always wanted that career. “ As a favor to a friend, whose children attend Hillel Day School, I talked with students about policework as a career,” he said. “I would joke with them: ‘ See what happens if you do not do well on your LSAT or MCAT.’ But, actually, I a...…
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…24 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Jews in the D continued from page 20 against gay and transgender individuals. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Equality Act to ensure their rights. However, Kaplan says that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has kept it from consideration in the Senate and President Trump has prom- ised to veto it if passed. Michigan is one of the states without legislation to protect gay and transgender i...…
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…26 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Jews in the D continued from page 22 • You can go from hero to zero in seconds: “In some instances, they (officers) make mistakes, whether due to lack of training or indifference to the welfare of a person. There are times I have seen video on TV where I agree with the public and I think, ‘ What was that cop thinking?’ Should the other officers have intervened to protect George Floyd? From what I have seen...…
…Jews in the D JUNE 25 • 2020 | 27 Social Media Nightmare A Southfi eld dermatologist was hacked. D r. Emily Levin, a Southfield dermatol- ogist, couldn’ t figure out why her cell phone kept vibrating during a recent patient visit. After the appoint- ment, she grabbed the phone and saw she had several missed calls and messages. Each one informed her of a disturb- ing post found on the office Facebook and Instagram pages. Someon...…
…28 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Moments HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@renmedia.us or (248) 351-5147 f...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 29 T his portion describes, in great detail, the rebellion led by Korach against Moshe and his older brother Aharon. Everyone was aware of Moshe’ s greatness. Everyone knew that Moshe spent a grand total of 120 days face-to-face with God on Sinai. How is it possible that anyone could have rebelled against Moshe? Some background: There is a Yiddish expression: Azoi reich vi Korach, as wealthy as Korach. Korac...…
…30 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, Israel S ome 6,000 people gathered on a Saturday evening in a peaceful demonstration to protest the propos- al to annex more of the West Bank, slotted to be executed on July 1. Jews and Arabs gave heartfelt speeches about the destruc- tive consequences of occupation; Bernie Sanders sent in a message from the U.S saying millions support the attempt to not give up on peace. It was a relative...…
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…Arts&Life art 32 | JUNE 25 • 2020 A New Light & Color Experience The essence of studio glass goes digital in Glass 48: Habatat Direct. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER F ascination with works of art formed from glass has brought artists and collectors from around the world to Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak. For 47 years, going back to Habatat’ s presence in Southfield, an annual event has showcased new work. The Annual I...…
…science into the world. This year, he has selected two men of history to spotlight — American choreographer Alvin Ailey and German visual and performance art- ist Joseph Beuys. “I have always felt dance is a kinetic sculptural medium, and the Ailey compa- ny is the epitome of that idea, ” Linn said. “Beuys had a colossal influence on the post-World War II generation of artists. ” Viewers will see Linn’ s studio in Claret, a wine country...…
…34 | JUNE 25 • 2020 M etro Detroit libraries are taking important steps in welcoming back their loyal customers as Michigan begins to reopen after months of quarantine due to COVID-19. The Jewish News reached out to seven Detroit-area libraries, seeking details on how they dealt with the pandemic, their new rules and reopening guide- lines and what services they’ re currently able to provide. Carol Mueller, the direc- tor of Bl...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 35 STAYING CONNECTED At this time of social distancing, the Jewish News will try to bring awareness to events/learning situations offered online by synagogues, temples and community organizations. ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC JUNE 28 American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announced that the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a virtual gala in partnership with Medici TV, to benefit the orchestra three m...…
…36 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Health care heroes today refl ect physician heroes of the Holocaust. Health E ven before the coronavirus spread disruption, fear and death, there was a noticeable shortage of hope and purpose among many Americans. Declining life expectancy among several groups was attributable to high rates of suicide and drug over- dose. Physicians, nurses and public health advocates were already on the frontlines of these batt...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 37 the current day. For example, Frankl describes an address to camp prisoners who were being punished with starvation: “[I told them] they must not lose hope but should keep their courage in the certainty that the hopelessness of our strug- gle did not detract from its dignity and its meaning. I said that someone looks down on each of us in difficult hours — a friend, a wife, some- body alive or dead, or a Go...…
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… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 39 Soul of blessed memory continued on page 40 NANCY BOYER, 73, of Farmington Hills, died June 14, 2020. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Robert Ooms; son, Marc Boyer; grandchildren, Jared Ooms, Noah Ooms, Jacob Ooms and Ariel Ooms; brother, Dr. Richard Goldfine; niece, Lindsey (Kenneth) Stewart; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Boyer was the beloved wife of the late Da...…
…40 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory lieu of flowers, the family suggests a charitable contribution to Jewish Family Service. MICHAEL D. FAYNE, 77, of Long Boat Key, Florida, died June 11, 2020. Mr. Fayne is sur- vived by his wife, Susan Fayne; children, Tony and Shawn Fayne, Nikki and Jeffrey Jacobs, Adam and Susie Rosenberg, Darren and Emily Rosenberg, and Amy Rosenberg; grandchildren, Sasha Fayne, Reese, Sydney, Eden...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 41 PAUL GOLD peacefully passed away on June 17, 2020, in his home in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the beloved hus- band of the late Hilda Gold. He is survived by his chil- dren, Sidney (Joan), Randy (Andrea) and Pennysue Laster (Howard). He was the adoring zayda to Nathan (Beck) Gold, Alyssa Gold, Macy and Max Laster. Mr. Gold was the devoted son of the late Srul and the late Rose Gold. Contributions in his memory ...…
…Soul of blessed memory 42 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Dwoskin. He married Marcia Hendin in 1955, and she pre- ceded him in death. Mr. Kovalsky is survived by his sons, Robert Kovalsky (Sharon Weintraub), Bruce Kovalsky (JoLynn Reaugh) and Marty Kovalsky (Myriam van Zeebroeck); grandchildren, Jenna, Shane, Sara, Jason and Laura. He is also survived by his nieces, Beth Dwoskin (Bob Blumenthal) in Ann Arbor and Sue Green (Jim Marks) in Southf...…
… JUNE 25 • 2020 | 43 BURT SAVINE, 83 formerly of West Bloomfield and Delray Beach, Fla., died June 3, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Toby (Steve) Silverman of Scottsdale Ariz.; grandsons, Jordan (Leslie) Silverman and Zachary (Taylor) Silverman; great-grandchildren, Wynn Silverman and Knox Silverman; sister, Liz (Jerry) Walters; niece, Lisa Walters (Daniel Applefield); neph- ew, Kenneth (Gina) Walters; friends; former wiv...…
…44 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory of her life, Seymour Vander, as a student at University of Michigan in 1952. Together they had five children and over the years added several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Family meant the absolute world to Isabel, and her most joyful times were spent surrounded by her loving family for holiday celebrations or just the usual dining out adventures. She always took great deligh...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 45 the best of everything Raskin T hat wonderful word in the culinary world … authenticity … raises its beautiful head with Mandaloun Bistro back with awaited sit-down accommodations for its elegant true Northern Lebanese presentations. Among those restaurants that use this ethnic connotation are some eateries who may also have a couple of dishes interspersed within their menus, but unlike Mandaloun, locate...…
…46 | JUNE 25 • 2020 Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org More Supermarket History I wrote a “Looking Back” this past April 10 about the large Jewish-owned supermarket chains in Detroit that no longer exist. Many of us remem- ber Chatham, Farmer Jack, Great Scott and Wrigley. While researching this topic in the William Davidson Digital Archive o...…
… 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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… JUNE 18 • 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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… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 5 Views Jewfro Commencement Address to the Elementary School Class of 2020 G reetings and hearty congratulations to all the graduates and their human nurturers. Thank you, as well, for your ongoing support and presence here today, Siri, Alexa and Hal; what would we do without you? Please don’ t answer that. I would be remiss if I didn’ t begin the remarks of this aus- picious, unsolicited address to all gradu...…
…Views 6 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Editor’ s Note Healing Ourselves L ast week, we published the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on the cover of the Jewish News. I saw the move as a small, necessary gesture, the next step in our community’ s long journey toward racial justice and understanding. Many of our readers agreed, but not all. We’ ve already lost at least two sub- scribers over our coverage of the nationwide protests that have...…
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…Views 10 | JUNE 18 • 2020 most fascinating stories. Israel is miraculous and the army is one of its prin- cipal miracles. It’ s amazing. The IDF is probably the greatest creation of the Jewish people since the Mishnah. It was a privilege and honor to get to know it, a little, and even give a little help to it. Volunteers for Israel is associated with Sar-El, a nonprofit organization, which administers the pro- gram in Israel. V...…
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… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 13 Jews in the D Popping Off Following owner’ s racist comments, Detroit Popcorn Company sells to black-owned fi rm. P ontiac-based Harris Financial Group signed a letter of intent June 11 to acquire the Detroit Popcorn Company. Detroit Popcorn Company made headlines earlier this month when owner Evan Singer was called out on social media for making racist comments under the alias of “Even Sangria. ” The origin...…
…14 | JUNE 18 • 2020 W hen Jessica Katz was in Mumbai, India, about halfway through her yearlong fellowship, she broke down crying in a Starbucks. Katz had arrived in the city early in the morning after a layover in Uzbekistan, and the streets of Mumbai were already hot, humid and crowd- ed when she stepped out of the airport. She was there as part of her extended jet-setting with the Jewish humanitarian organization Joint Dist...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 15 learning. And look at how we’ re all really connected around the world. ” Before embarking on her Jewish journey around the world, Katz devoted her energy to leading Metro Detroit’ s Jewish community. Katz, a Royal Oak resident, grew up in West Bloomfield and attended Michigan State University. After college, she worked for Hillel and Birthright Israel before getting a master’ s degree in higher education fr...…
…16 | JUNE 18 • 2020 where those stories came from, ” she said. One of the year’s most mean- ingful moments for Katz came during a Passover seder in Ukraine. There was a group of elderly women at her table and, when Katz looked into their faces, she saw her own grand- mothers, who’ d passed away when she was a teenager. Katz said she looked at the women and told them, “‘ You look like what I remember my grand- mother to look like, ’...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 17 middle of the desert, she lis- tened in on discussions of where and how people might sit and pray. Katz said it felt like witnessing history. “This type of thing feels unique not only because there is really nothing like it else- where, but specifically because of where in the world it is being built, ” Katz said. The JDC plans to continue its relationship with the Dubai Jewish community — it’s hop- ing to plac...…
…18 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Should Synagogues Reopen? Jews in the D P erhaps it’ s because pikuach nefesh, the saving of life, is the ultimate Jewish value — overriding all other com- mandments except the prohibitions against murder, idolatry and sex crimes — that few synagogues and temples in the Detroit area are reopening for services. And perhaps it’ s because Orthodox congregations have not, in general, held services using Zoom or othe...…
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…W hen Zach Kam was a junior at Bloomfield Hills High School, he was inspired by a story he heard at an event for UMatter, a program focused on empowering teens to shatter the stigmas surrounding mental health challenges and suicide. The speaker shared how he was bullied growing up for having a stutter. He talked about the mental toll it took, giving him low self-esteem and a lack of acceptance. “Something so little can impact some-...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 21 Camp Walden Closes for the Summer Family Camp considered as an option. C amp Walden in Cheboygan, Michigan, announced on June 6 that it won’ t open as a residen- tial summer camp this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camp Walden is a popular destination for many Metro Detroit Jewish families, wel- coming roughly 400-450 chil- dren throughout the summer. “It was a long and tortured decision-making process,” sa...…
…continued on page 24 As Michigan’ s stay-at-home order lifts and businesses reopen, parents struggle with childcare. Jews in the D I t’ s a catch-22 — COVID-19 style — for parents with young children. How do they go back to work as Michigan’ s stay-at-home order lifts and businesses, workplaces and restaurants re-open without someone to care for their children? There’ s no easy answer. Many camps, pre- schools and day care faciliti...…
