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…running down the hall and banging on the door” when she’ s with clients. Debra and Richard Partrich of Bloomfield Hills, a retired property man- ager and an attorney, seem to relish their new role managing feeding, naptime, play time and more. “We had a choice. We could be locked down and make this the worst time and be miserable — or we could make it the best of times, ” Richard Partrich says. “[Taking care of Isaac] was a great ...…
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…ADAM FINKEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jews in the D 26 | JUNE 18 • 2020 COURTESY OF RACHEL LUTZ O n a typical day before the coronavirus epi- demic hit, you could easily find entrepreneur Rachel Lutz at one of her three Detroit- based women’ s boutiques. These days, with her locations oper- ating by appointment only, we caught up with her about how she’ s been impacted and her plans for the future. In May, you were featured alongside ...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 27 and has made a meaningful effort toward progress. We must do better. That same year, you were the youngest campaign worker for the Detroit field office of the Clinton/Gore campaign — even taking off election day from school to hold a giant campaign sign at 9 Mile and Greenfield. What was it about your upbringing that guided your early perspectives about politics? Oh goodness, that was a long time ago. I was ...…
…28 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Moments MAY 29, 2020 Anne (Dovitz) Canvasser and Jason Canvasser of Birmingham are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Jack Dylan. Proud grandparents are Debbie and Eric Canvasser, and Susan and Steven Dovitz. Jonah, 5, and Brynn,3, are the proud older siblings. Proud great-grandparents are Robert Canvasser and Pauline Markman. Jack is also the great-grandson of the late Sol and the late Lorraine Dovitz, ...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 29 JOSH DUDOVITZ Berkley High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Varsity Hockey Team Captain, Scholar-Athlete, Honorable Mention All-State Hockey. University of Minnesota ADAM KARP Frankel Jewish Academy Beaumont Hospital ER volunteer. George Washington University ELI HARRIS RIBIAT West Bloomfield High School National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, Michigan Interscholastic Foren...…
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…for minor league baseball teams. “If fans aren’ t allowed in the stands, minor league teams can’ t make money, ” Vinsky said. “They don’ t have televi- sion and radio contracts like Major League Baseball teams. ” There have been slivers of good news for Vinsky in this lost season. Hundreds of minor league players were cut by their parent club in cost-saving moves. Vinsky wasn’ t among them. And he’ ll be continue to be paid by ...…
…32 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Fewer teams and games, but “we’ re looking forward to getting together again.” STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER sports HIGHlights T here will be a 25th Inter-Congregational Men’ s Club Summer Softball League season after all. And with 15 teams, just two fewer than last season. “We’ re looking forward to getting together again,” said Steve Achtman, one of the league’ s organizers. “I didn’ t know if we were goi...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 33 M any of us have been closely following the news around our country over the last few weeks, wondering how to help the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups in the struggle for racial justice. I saw a quote on social media that appears to have originated from Los Angeles-based artist Cali Rockowitz. I found it benefi- cial for my own avenues for engagement. It reads, “Some people are posting on social ...…
…continued on page 35 “Actions Matter” Local photographer’ s social media posts lead to removal of Shelby Township police chief. ROBIN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER D an Lippitt wants to make it crystal clear — he didn’ t do anything special. “I sat on my couch and posted something on Facebook; that’ s about as lazy as you can be,” says the former photojournalist, who once worked at the JN and is now a com- mercial photographer. Bu...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 35 over in 24 hours.” After township officials placed him on paid admin- istrative leave, the 34-year police veteran’ s tone dramat- ically changed. Shelide issued an apology, which reads, in part: “While an apology is insufficient and an insult to the gravity of my comments, I humbly and respectfully ask for the courtesy of forgiveness to those I have offended, to my department and more importantly to those I am ...…
…36 | JUNE 18 • 2020 I n the past, Father’ s Day was easy. There would often be grilling. With dad in command of the tongs. But after what we’ ve been through, there’ s been so much cooking. Grilling, bread making, salads that before we only imagined making after reading so many recipes. While we may all want to pile in the car and actually eat out — in a restaurant — chances are most people are eating at home on Father’ s Day. So,...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 37 FLANK STEAK WITH HONEY GARLIC LEMON ONIONS Ingredients 2 pounds flank steak Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil, for drizzling 1 tsp. smoked paprika Fresh chopped cilantro, garnish (optional) Onions: ½ Tbsp. veg oil 2 large onions (about 1½ pounds) 1 tsp. chopped garlic ¼ cup honey ¼ cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Place meat in a shallow dish. Season the meat well with salt and pepper. Drizzle...…
…38 | JUNE 18 • 2020 CELEB’ S DIY VIDEOS AND A GOOD NETFLIX FILM Celebrity Show-Off will start on TBS on Tuesday, June 23, at 10 p.m. Mayim Bialik, 44, hosts this 10-episode series, which is based on a hit Korean show. Each week, five celebs will compete via videos they created and were shot at their homes. The goal is to entertain the most viewers any which way. The first episode will acquaint viewers with the format and introduc...…
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…40 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory HUDDY RITA ARONS, 96, of West Bloomfield, died June 8, 2020. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda Arons and Jerry Kindness; sons and daughter-in-law, James and MJ Arons, and Richard Arons; grandchildren, Jonathan and Morgan Kindness, Max Arons and Julie Arons; great-grand- son, Griffin Arons Whitaker; longtime companion, Harry Lieberman. Mrs. Arons was the beloved wife...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 41 may be made to a charity of one’ s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HELEN FAYE, 91, of Farmington Hills, died June 7, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Milton Faye; daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia and Howard Grossman, Lisa and Barry Zeitlin; son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Karyn Yovis Faye; grandchil- dren, Jason Maltzman, Julie and Howie Weisel, David and Christine Z...…
…42 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory 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 Southfield. JOYCE MUTNICK, 95, of Margate, Fla., passed away on June 9, 2020. Born on Feb. 7, 1925, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Rose and Herman Braverman. She lived many years in Detroit. A graduate of Wayne State University, ...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 43 A Healthcare Advocate R obert “Bob” Tell, 83, of Novi, passed away on June 6, 2020, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Brooklyn in 1937, while the Dodgers were still in town. Ebbets Field was his temple, and “the boys of summer” were his heroes. He attended James Madison High School and received a B.A. in English from Long Island University. He then went on to earn a M.A. in ho...…
…44 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Soul of blessed memory other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Rubinstein was the sister-in-law of the late Arthur Chabon. Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. GERALD RUDIN, 84, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died June 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betsyrose Rudin; daughter and...…
… JUNE 18 • 2020 | 45 Let’ s never forget the eateries that put Detroit dining on the map. the best of everything Raskin I f you’ ve ever been told by an out-of-towner that Detroit and its suburbs were gastro- nomic deserts, don’ t believe it ... When it came to restaurants, this eatery would usually be up there among the world dining leaders. The original London Chop House in Detroit’ s Murphy Building on Congress, when owned ...…
…46 | JUNE 18 • 2020 Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org The Boys of Summer — in Israel T he beginning of this summer is not like those of the past. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the usual public events and leisure activities that have long defined the summer season will be much dif- ferent. For one example, take our American pastime, base- bal...…
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… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 3 contents Views 5-12 Special Coverage: Jews and Racial Justice “Heartbroken, Scared and Exhausted” 14 Local Jews of color respond to George Floyd’ s death. Jewish Groups Respond to Civil Unrest 18 Interfaith leaders stand together to denounce racial injustice. “I Want Them to be Visible” 20 Rep. Brenda Lawrence asks the Jewish community to stand in solidarity with the black community. Community Protests 22 The...…
…4 | JUNE 11 • 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? and Jewish Detroit. Arthur Horwitz …
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 5 Views for openers A Home-y Language W e know of “Home on the Range. ” We have been told that a house is not a home. We have seen how repairs go on This Old House. Often what has not been stressed is the prevalence of basic house components in our everyday speech. Not until now, that is. Do you often find that you need your space? You need to be able operate free of encum- brances. You badly need elbow ro...…
…6 | JUNE 11 • 2020 editor’ s note Learning from History Views Why Metro Detroit’ s Jews should stand up for justice and equality. I n March, the Jewish News ran a story about Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and his senior staff paying their regular visit to the Holocaust Memorial Center. Sheriff Bouchard went there, he told us, so that he and his staff “can bet- ter prepare our- selves to not let history repeat itself....…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 7 Not i ce i s hereby gi ven t hat t he Annual Meeti ng of the Uni ted Jewi sh Foundati on wi ll t ake place on Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:30 p.m. Combi ned Annual Meeti ng Jewi sh Feder at i on of Met r opol i t an Det r oi t Uni t ed Jewi sh Feder at i on of Met r opol i t an Det r oi t Fi li ngs should be sent t o: Uni t ed Jewi sh Foundat i on of Met ropoli t an D...…
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…Views 10 | JUNE 11 • 2020 promoting the area where most JN readers live as a thriving economic hub that welcomed Jews. Patterson did this while disparaging Detroit and its citizens in vile, heinous language, call- ing the city “an Indian res- ervation.” In his own words, he said he would “rather join the Klan” than help a group of CEOs rebuild Detroit. As the Oakland County prose- cutor prior to becoming its executive, he express...…
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…Views 12 | JUNE 11 • 2020 OUR JN MISSION: We aspire to communicate news and opinion that’ s trusted, valued, engaging and distinctive. We strive to refl ect 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, ...…
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…W hen Shabbat ended Saturday, May 30, Ashira Solomon sat uncomfortably in front of her computer as she pro- cessed images of protesters and police clashing on the streets of Detroit over police brutality and racial injustice. Solomon, who is a Jew of color, described feeling abso- lutely devastated. A subsequent text from her best friend helped ease some of the pain. “I hope you know this goes without saying, but I’ m going to s...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 15 go to marches, register new voters, organize … Ultimately, if you feel moved at the moment (and we all should), commit to being in it for the long haul. I would like to see the Jewish community using their political powers and platforms to align with the policies and campaigns that advocate for human rights and decency. Let this not be a moment but a movement. CHRIS HARRISON, WATERFORD As a Jew, I can’ t ...…
…16 | JUNE 11 • 2020 DANIEL Y. HODGES, NOVI My rabbi was the first Jewish person to reach out and ask me how I am. There have been others who’ ve responded to my Facebook posts, but my rabbi called me. For those protesting peace- fully, I applaud and hold high. I struggle to hold myself among you. But my pain is real. I lost my father to racists just after my bar mitzvah. I have not burned. I have not broken. But my eyes flame, a...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 17 This is one of those instanc- es where you’ re either on my team — the team of all that is good and just and right — or you’ re not. There are no blurry lines, and there is no gray area. Justice must be demanded. I will fully rebuke my sup- port for any organization or acquaintance who does not stand on the side of what is just and right. If your biggest outrage in all of this is rioting or looting, you’ re no...…
…18 | JUNE 11 • 2020 continued on page 21 Jewish Groups Respond to Civil Unrest Interfaith leaders stand together to denounce racial injustice. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER A fter the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25, civil unrest has broken out throughout the country, including in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and others. In response to the events, many Metro Detroit Jewish organizations have shared their thoug...…
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…20 | JUNE 11 • 2020 T he Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations released a joint statement on June 2 con- demning the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, calling his death “nothing less than a modern-day lynching. ” The caucus also called for an end to systemic racism and demand- ing justice. U.S. Representative Brenda Lawrence (D), who represents Michigan’ s 14th district, is one of the co-chairs of the caucus. Lawre...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 21 can’ t legislate racism. ’ I can’ t make anyone like me or dislike me because of the color of my skin. But I sure can protect the environment we work and live in, create laws that will swiftly hold those to the judicial pro- cess and make sure everyone knows if you choose to do this, there are consequences. ” Lawrence was grateful for the peaceful protestors in Detroit, where there was little arson or looting...…
…Across Metro Detroit, many protesters in majority-white suburbs with large Jewish populations mobilized on foot and in vehicles in support of the Black Lives Matter move- ment. Jewish News staffers reported from several of these scenes. WEST BLOOMFIELD About 500 people gathered at a police reform protest in West Bloomfield Friday afternoon, June 5. As the crowd amassed, volunteers walked around to help attendees register to vote. Pr...…
… JUNE 11 • 2020 | 23 spirits are dying and we’ re standing idly by… We’ ve lived too long in a completely ignorant and racist society, and I’ m sick of it. ” In the police station parking lot, Reynolds and Callahan each said a few words, followed by a short speech from West Bloomfield Police Chief Mike Patton. Protesters also observed a moment of silence for Breonna Taylor’ s birthday. Taylor was killed in her Kentucky home on March 13...…
…24 | JUNE 11 • 2020 every protester wore a mask. - Andrew Lapin A WOODWARD CARAVAN Folks along Woodward Avenue saw a different kind of cruise on Sunday, June 7. No muscle cars or roadsters revving their engines — just Subarus, Toyotas and Nissans driven by mostly white suburbanites, sporting signs like “Black Lives Matter” and “We Will Not be Silent. ” The vehicles were part of the 250-car “Suburban Silence is Racist Violence Car...…
