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…sports HIGHlights brought to you in partnership with NMLS#2289 30 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 I t takes a team effort to win a high school team state championship in tennis. The Birmingham Groves boys tennis team lived up to that statement at the Division 2 state tournament this fall at Hope College. “We had awesome balance. Quality singles and doubles players. Normally a team is weighted one way or the other,” said Groves coach Dave...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 31 players and good people. “There also was a good group of parents. I haven’t had one issue with parents in my 11 years as the (Groves boys tennis) coach.” Not many freshmen win a flight championship at a high school state tennis tournament. Liss broke that mold. “It’s tough to win a state championship in singles or doubles no matter what grade you’re in,” Farmer said. “I was a little concerned during the reg...…

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…MAZEL TOV! 32 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 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@thejewishnews.com or (24...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 33 SPIRIT Embrace Yourself S o, they set taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor; and they built storage cities” for Pharaoh Pithom and Raamses. “But the more they were oppressed, the more they increased and spread out, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.” The last phrase can be also be translated as: “and the Egyptians became disgusted with themselves due to the Israel...…

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…Synagogue Directory CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids (616) 949-2840 ahavasisraelgr.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Israel Flint (810) 732-6310 cbiflint.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 35 Shomrey Emunah Southfield (248) 559-1533 congregation-shomrey- emunah-105705.square.site The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield (248) 788-4000 theshul.net Woodward Avenue Shul Royal Oak (248) 414-7485 thewas.net Yagdil Torah Southfield (248) 559-5905 Young Israel of Oak Park (248) 967-3655 yiop.org Young Israel of Southfield (248) 358-0154 yisouthfield.org RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Kehillat ...…

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…B eing a witness in a criminal trial is a serious responsibility. What that witness says, or doesn’t say, has a decisive impact on the life of the person who stands accused. When the case is a capital trial, the weight of the witness’ words becomes enormous. Given these high stakes, the Talmud teaches that the court needs to make a declaration to the witnesses to inspire them to tell the truth. This declaration includes reminding ...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 37 of self-worth as a bulwark against false testimony and corruption is clear. A person who says to himself: “The world was created for me” is aware of his own inner greatness, his God-given potential; and this awareness becomes a protective shield — whether it’s protection against subjugation at the hands of others or protection against stumbling into wrongdoing. This deep, internal self- esteem rouses a pers...…

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…G enesis ends on an almost serene note. Jacob has found his long-lost son. The family has been reunited. Joseph has forgiven his brothers. Under his protection and influence, the family has settled in Goshen, one of the most prosperous regions of Egypt. They now have homes, property, food, the protection of Joseph and the favor of Pharaoh. It must have seemed one of the golden moments of Abraham’s family’s history. Then, as has h...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 39 Spanish expulsion came the mystic circle of Tzefat: Lurianic Kabbalah and all it inspired by way of poetry and prayer. From East European persecution and poverty came the Chasidic movement and its revival of grassroots Judaism through a seemingly endless flow of story and song. And from the worst tragedy of all in human terms, the Holocaust, came the rebirth of the state of Israel, the greatest collective Jew...…

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…40 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 C okie Roberts, tele- vision commenta- tor and nonfiction author, valued the observance of Catholic ritual while also adding Jewish traditions into the lives of her family and friends — all along exploring the celebratory possibilities of her interfaith marriage. Husband Steven Roberts, also a journalist as well as a media professor, wrote and delivered her 2019 eulogy and filled it with personal stories ...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 41 something good for some- body else. Those stories of private generosity, friendship and charity, to my mind, are just as important, if not more important, than the public role she played. “Not everybody can be a TV or radio star, but every- body can be a good person, and everybody can learn something from the way she lived her life and the prior- ities she set. That’s the most important thing I tried to acc...…

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…42 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 ARTS&LIFE BOOK REVIEW B enjamin “Bugsy” Seigel was not a good Jewish boy. Siegel led the life of a “bootlegger, racketeer, gambler and murderer. ” To paraphrase journalist James Traub, he “does not deserve our admi- ration; but like some other figures who have yoked their lives to deplorable causes, he nevertheless deserves our attention. ” In his new book, Bugsy Siegel: The Dark Side of the American Drea...…

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…44 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 RIFFING ON THE GOLDEN GLOBES FOR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT The Golden Globe nomina- tions were announced last week, but the future of the Globes is unclear. The orga- nization that runs the Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), has always been a dubious organization. HFPA members are the only voters for the Globes. Only a hand- ful of its 100 or so members are “serious” journalists who ...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 45 CAR DESIGN NOW-JAN. 9 Free with general admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. This exhibition highlights the artistry and influence of Detroit car designers working between 1950 and the present day. It brings together 12 coupes and sedans designed across that 70-year period to highlight significant achievements in style and technology. Design drawings and photographs a...…

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…48 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY B efore David Magidson established a longtime career in theater and film, he performed comedy routines at a Wisconsin resort. Keeping his sense of humor, Dr. Magidson moved into serious realms, acting a bit but most often fulfilling behind- the-scenes responsibilities — whether as playwright, professor, founding director of the Lenore Marwil Detroit Jewish Film Festival or a...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 49 ReelAbilities Film Festival, which focuses on films by and about people with disabilities.” Ever the director, Dr. Magidson once told Rabbi Norman Roman to save a poem recited at a memorial service. Rabbi Roman got the message, and passed the poem along to Rabbi Gutmann. It defined what can bring greatness to life and included dreams, truths, worth earned and help given — qualities attributed to Magidson ...…

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…50 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 BRONCHA ALTUS, 95, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 13, 2021. She is survived by her sons and daughters- in-law, Mark and Brenda Altus, Joel and Cathy Altus, Harvey and Nancy Altus; grandchildren, Staci Andrade Altus (fiancé, KC Limback), Kari (Kevin) Miller, Julie Altus, Jordan (Lori) Altus, Angela Altus (Michael Egbert) and Shana Altus; great-grandchildren, Matti, Lia, Ella and Ava; many other family m...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 51 continued on page 52 Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CLAIRE FINN, 96, of Rockville, Md., died Dec. 15, 2021. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Gayle Finn; daughter and son-in-law, Debi and Ken Greene; grandchildren, Erika Finn, Courtney (Brad) Elson, Lindsey Finn, Robyn Greene (Jason Bellamy), Samantha Greene (Peter Dudley), Shayna and Benjamin Finn; great- grandchildren, Ha...…

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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 52 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. RICHARD LULKIN, 84, of Farmington Hills, died Dec. 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lulkin; son and daughter- in-law, Sam and Jill Lulkin; daughter, Jennifer Lulkin- Bartlett; grandchildren, Emily Lulkin, Ethan Lulkin and Merrick Bartlett; sister, Renee Ettinger; sister-in-law, Joann She...…

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…DECEMBER 23 • 2021 | 53 Rhonda Verona; grandchildren, Bradley Verona, Brandon Verona and Jessica Verona; sister-in-law, Paula Polan; several adored nieces, nephews and wonderful, lifelong friends. Mr. Verona was the dear brother-in-law of the late John Polan; the devoted son of the late Florence and the late Abe Verona; the loving son-in-law of the late Ruth Trivax Waxer; the cherished brother of the late Eleanor and the late Dr....…

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…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 54 | DECEMBER 23 • 2021 Oh, Christmas Tree D r. Jeff London’s essay in the recent Dec. 2 issue of the JN, “The Most Chanukah Time of the Year … Making Peace with Christmas, ” intrigued me. London provided a personal review of grow- ing up Jewish and dealing with a non-Jewish religious holiday that dominates America ...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 3 contents PURELY COMMENTARY 4-12 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 Armed with Knowledge JScreen Detroit offers affordable genetic screening for cancer, diseases and more. 18 Hands-On Learning JOIN summer internship program gets new leadership. 20 New Teen Hangout BBYO Michigan opens new office in West Bloomfield with space for Jewish teens. 22 Parental Advice Loving your kids, even...…

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…4 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 for openers Laughing Through Tears T his column was supposed to appear last week. But I only got one sentence into my usual monthly “attempt” at humor and abruptly stopped. Actually, I had begun with a question: “Have you heard about former Detroit Tiger Max Scherzer’s newest contract?” That question still existed a week later, by itself, with a blank page below it. I saved the document file on Nov....…

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…Knowledge has the power to open the doors to achievement and progress. As one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary scientific research centers, the Weizmann Institute in Israel is committed to nurturing the transformative discoveries of tomorrow. Our highly selective graduate school produces scientific leaders uniquely qualified for medicine, industry, and academia. Our Davidson Institute of Science Education is a major force in ...…

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…6 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 1942 - 2021 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published every Thursday at 32255 Northwestern Highway, #205, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: D...…

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…8 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 J ust as we’re exiting COVID lockdown into a touch-starved world, I’ve had the uncomfortable realization that my family’s tradition of hugging needs to be re-examined. Hugs have always been complicated for me. I grew up in a family where hugging was very important. And not just hugs, but long, intimate embraces. These hugs became famous and infamous, meaningful and memorable. On the surface, my family’...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 9 mostly the room was filled with people who simply knew who I was. Assumptions were made about my comfort embracing others, which was understandable, given my hugging history. There were people present whom I would have wished to hug, but I felt compromised and watched, unable to make decisions freely. When I informed people that I was uncomfortable with hugs, some ignored me and hugged me anyway. Some b...…

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…10 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY opinion Larry David has Never Been More Jewish than in this Season’s ‘Curb’ C urb Your Enthusiasm has always been a Jewy show, but this season it is downright Jewish. On the HBO sitcom, now in its 11th season, Larry David has never been shy about surfacing, and lampooning, Judaism and Jewishness. He has contemplated the dilemmas of Holocaust survival, waded into the Israeli-Palestin...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 11 Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and a member of Temple Israel, received the Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honor) award, the highest French order of merit, on Oct. 20. Conferred by President of France Emmanuel Macron, the award rec- ognizes Gary’s service in spearheading France’s tran- sition to a technology-for- ward society and organizing CES, the world’s foremost te...…

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…12 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 PURELY COMMENTARY opinion Abraham Accords Represent a Groundbreaking Model for Mideast Peace L ast year’s normalization agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco featured all the pomp and circumstance you might expect — handshakes, verbal affirmations of mutual support and photo ops reminiscent of past “groundbreaking signings” between Israel and its neighbors. Naysayers will ...…

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…14 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 J Family, a program of the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield, is lowering the financial barrier to those who want to learn if they are genetically predis- posed to certain hereditary cancers or diseases through its new JScreen Detroit program that launched Nov. 6. Without health insurance, costs of reproductive genetic and cancer screening can run as high as $600. But tha...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 15 PHOTOS COURTESY OF JFAMILY BRCA2 mutation. When such mutations are detected, the next steps are to meet with a team of genetic counselors to learn the next steps of preventative intervention. That can mean more frequent and earlier-in-life cancer screenings, preventative surgeries and even emerging medical treatments, such as a new class of drugs called PARP inhibitors, that have dramati- cally progressed o...…

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…OUR COMMUNITY 16 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 would go to and what to do in the worst-case scenario. It was powerful to have a plan within less than a week of my diagno- sis, whereas for others it may take weeks to even be seen by a specialist to receive a diagnosis. ” Foon had a double mastec- tomy in December 2020 and began chemotherapy later that month. Now, like her mother, she is cancer-free. She emphasized that the pub- lic should not...…

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…Detroit: 400 Renaissance Center, Ste. 1404, Detroit, MI 48243 • 313-567-6837 Bloomfield Hills: 39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 • 248-792-9609 J O E M U E R . C O M DETROIT’S PREMIER Destination SEAFOOD DINING Established in 1929, Joe Muer Seafood is known for serving the world’s most celebrated and exclusive seafood from regions across the globe. For over 10 years, the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group has continued th...…

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…18 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 OUR COMMUNITY W hen Elana Weinstein moved back to Metro Detroit early in 2021 for a job at JVS Human Services, after previous career moves to Chicago and Denver, she felt her life had gone full circle. Not only was she working at the agency where, in 2009, she had her first experience of working in the Jewish nonprofit world, but she was also heading the same program that had given her that first start. Wei...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 19 JOIN program in 1987, retired from JVS Human Services in August 2021 after a long and successful career. Weinstein is, however, happy to be building on Silver’s legacy, helping to expand the JOIN Network for alumni of the program, pro- viding mentoring and career advice, and increasing social media for the program with a new Instagram channel. Weinsten also introduced “Fireside Chats” for student participa...…

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…20 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 F or more than 97 years, BBYO (former- ly B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) has given teenagers a place to build friendships, leadership skills and their Jewish identity. Now, the Michigan Region, which serves 13 local chapters and more than 1,000 Metro Detroit teens annually, has a brand- new space to call home. They recently opened a new office and teen hangout at 7115 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 220, in ...…

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…DECEMBER 16 • 2021 | 21 action everyone needs,” Ellis says. “What we’re seeing now is that teens are showing up, they’re really excited, they miss each other, and they want to be in person. So, this is a perfect time to be in BBYO and be a part of this new space.” NEW SPACE, NEW STAFF The office isn’t the only thing that’s new, three new staff members joined BBYO Michigan in August and September. They are Regional Director Audre...…

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…22 | DECEMBER 16 • 2021 A lmost all parents have been there: Your child acts up and you realize that, although you love her at that moment, you can’t stand her! West Bloomfield educational consultant Franki Bagdade provides constructive ways to face this in her new book, I Love My Kids But I Don’t Always Like Them, published earlier this year by MSI Press LLC. Bagdade, a West Bloomfield mother of three — girls 14 and 12 (turni...…

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