…52 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 50 MADISON JENNINGS Seaholm High School Cross Country Captain, Drum Major, National Honor Society Secretary, Symphony Band, Jazz Band, Co-President Pay- It Forward Club, Chess Club, Stage Crew. University of Michigan MARKI JENNINGS Seaholm High School Cross Country, Marching Band, Symphony Band, School Musical, Tennis, Make Me A Maple, International Club. Michig...…
…Yael Atzmon Pioneer High School University of Michigan Rachel Baker Frankel Jewish Academy Wayne State University Jessica Caminker Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Emma Cherrin Berkley High School University of Michigan Ilana Diskin Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University Hannah Gorman Frankel Jewish Academy University of Michigan Kadie Hollander North Farmington High School University of Vermont Isab...…
…54 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 52 EMMA KATKOWSKY Berkley High School National Honor Society, Varsity Dance Captain, Peer to Peer, BBYO Kulanu BBG member, Shir Shalom Temple Youth Board. Michigan State University EVAN KATZ Bloomfield Hills High School BIFF radio station at school, Michigan stu- dent broad- casting awards, Bloomfield Youth Assistance Outstanding Award. Michigan State University ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 55 Jack Harris You are so loved and we are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments! We can’t wait to see where life takes you! We love you, Mom and Dad Oakland Early College Hybrid High School and College Oakland County residents can earn a high school diploma AND an Associate degree or 60 cred- its towards a Bachelor’s degree - tuition free - at Oakland Early College. OEC blends high school and college...…
…56 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 54 JULIA KLEIN Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Jewish Fund Teen Board representative, President of Holocaust Survivor Program, Sib4Sib Vice-Chair, Black Belt in Taekwondo. University of Michigan SAM KRAMER Roeper School JV and Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Student Government, Editor school newspaper, Orchard’s Youth Board. Tulane Universi...…
…The Administration, Faculty, Staff and Alumni of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah extend a heartfelt MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV to our GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2021/5781 GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2021/5781 Congratulations on your wonderful academic achievements, including our high school students who won Phi Beta Kappa and Michigan Competitive Scholarships. We are proud of your accomplishments in middos tovos (sterling character traits), especially under the ci...…
…58 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 56 ADAM LEVITT Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Soccer Co-Captain, Varsity Baseball Co-Captain, Varsity Tennis, Catholic League Athletic Scholarship, Chess Club founder, Music Ensemble Drums, Jewish Senior Life Eight Over Eighty partici- pant. Purdue University BROOKE LEWIS Bloomfield Hills High School Summa Cum Laude, OOA Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society,...…
…Each year, Teen Board members select critical issues affecting the community to address through their grantmaking. This year, the focus areas included diminishing the stigma surrounding mental health, and addressing the impact of Covid-19 on the health and wellbeing of the metro Detroit community. The Jewish Fund Teen Board is proud to announce that a total of $100,000 in grants has been awarded to the following organizations: Brilliant De...…
…60 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 58 ADAM LYNCH North Farmington High School Varsity Cross Country, Business Professionals of America, DECA Treasurer. University of California, San Diego DARBY MARWIL Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, Varsity Poms, OAA Scholar-Athlete Award, Magna Cum Laude. Michigan State University CASIE MENUCK Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State Un...…
…62 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 60 RACHEL NAKISHER Berkley High School President Shir Shalom Temple Youth, UMatter Board, Student Leadership, National Honor Society, BBYO Board, J-Serve Board, Model U.N. Board, Girl-Up Board, Oakland Activities Association Sportsmanship Recognition Award, Swim & Dive, Track and Field. University of Michigan SLOAN NELICK Groves High School/ Acalanes High School, ...…
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…64 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 62 BLAKE PHILLIPS Berkley High School Student Body President. UMatter Board, President of Kishon AZA 2019-2020, National Honor Society. DECA State Finalist 2020. Michigan State University KATE POTOCSKY Groves High School National Honor Society, Director of Commu- nications for Groves Student Congress, Interact Club President, Pre- Med Club, DECA, Friendship Circl...…
…MAY 2021 Landmark partnership will address social issues that impact health A partnership between Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University, finalized in January 2021, is built on the concept that health care is a fundamental building block of a strong community. The organizations seek to enhance access to quality, affordable, compassionate health care through shared education, research and clinical integration for ur...…
…Diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to Henry Ford and MSU’s partnership and are articulated in key goals and deliverables that seek to eliminate health disparities, address the social determinants of health and remove barriers to care and opportunity for medical education. “Moving the dial on society’s most intractable health challenges requires the broadest of expertise, the cultivation of which is the central purpose ...…
…Reflections on the MAJOR impact of the Jewish Studies MINOR Fifty-four MSU students are currently working to earn a minor in Jewish Studies, which offers a rich interdisciplinary program to explore the history, cultures, language(s), identities, religion and civilization of the Jewish people. Working closely with faculty mentors who provide guidance academically and professionally, students choose from among 30 course offerings ...…
…Renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, MSU alumnus and former Detroiter, Eli Broad created an indelible legacy at his alma mater and hometown alike, envisioning and funding projects that will help create a better society and benefit people for generations. “Eli was a selfless, kindhearted man who dedicated much of his life to making the lives of others better. From the classroom to the boardroom, altruism was the backbone of his mission...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 69 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 64 SOPHIE ROSEN North Farmington High School Honors grad- uate, Ahavah BBG, Studio A Company Dance (7 years). Paul Mitchell IAN ROSENBERG Cranbrook Kingswood Top Junior boy, Cum Laude, Evan Shapiro Award for Excellence, Rensselaer Award (highest combined overall math & sci- ence GPA), Top foreign lan- guage student (French), Outstanding state viola solo- ist, Prize Pap...…
…70 | MAY 20 • 2021 AARON SCHLUSSEL Walled Lake Central High School National Honor Society, Peer tutor, Academic Highest Honors, Varsity letters in Tennis, Robotics. JV Soccer: (Team, Determination, Heart) Award, Baseball, Fisher AZA. University of Michigan SHIRA SCHON Farber Hebrew Day School Co-Founder Inclusion Club, UMatter, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Friendship Circle volunteer, Vice President Student Government,...…
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…72 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 70 JACK SEEL Seaholm High School Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track & Field, Team cap- tain, MVP, Academic All-State, Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society, PeerCorps mentor, Triathlon Club President. University of Michigan MADISON SEEL Seaholm High School Varsity Dance, MVP, Scholar- Athlete, National Honor Society, PeerCorps mentor, Jewish Club President, Make ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 73 Marlee Kroll We are so proud of you, and all you have accomplished. Arizona State University is lucky to have you. FORKS UP!!! We love you always, Mom, Dad, Lilley, Nellie, Nana & Papa, Bubba & Popsie …
…74 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 72 JOSHUA SHERMAN Groves Highs School JV Boys Water Polo, Varsity Boys Water Polo, Fisher AZA. Young Judea Gap Year Course/Wayne State University ELLA SIDDER Bloomfield Hills High School Emunah BBG, Emunah Chapter Aym Ha-Chav- erot, 12 theater productions, International Thespian, Theatre Honor Society, Dance Captain, Choir Board President, Tom Suda Scholarship, ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 75 Ari Partrich We are so proud of you. You are thoughtful, compassionate and inquisitive. Your strength and confidence will guide you in your amazing journey ahead. You challenge yourself and care about your community and world. You have such an exciting and bright future. We know you will do incredible things! We love you, Mom, Dad, Tatum and Jackson Mazel Tov! Isabel Jacobson We are so proud of all ...…
…76 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 74 SARAH SOLOMON Walled Lake Western High School National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude, Varsity Tennis, Senior Varsity Team Captain, State Deca finalist, Student Council, Theater, Honors Choir. Indiana University LIANA TARNOPOL Frankel Jewish Academy Performing Arts, Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, Nicely Theatre Group, Student Government, National Honor Soci...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 77 Mazel Tov! Fallan Sherman Our Dearest Fallan, Born on the 4th of July, you have always been the brightest star in the sky!! You have made us so proud!! Summa Cum Laude, National Honors Society, Newspaper and more. University of Michigan here she comes!!! Love infi nity times infi nity plus one, Mom, Brian, Danielle, Joshua, Jordan, Kaylie, Ashtyn and Taitym Arlo and Sammie Jared Jonah Niskar We couldn’t be p...…
…78 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 76 HENRY TUKEL Frankel Jewish Academy Varsity Cross Country Captain, National Honor Society, JARC Teen Board and volunteer, Technion International Robotics Competition First Place, Co-Founder Chess Club, Excellence in Math Awards, Excellence in Science Awards. University of Michigan ROBERT VICTOR Cranbrook Kingswood Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit’s Teen Boar...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 79 Alexandra Yaker Wishing you a bright and joyous future as awesome, a-MAIZE-ing, and true BLUE as you! I’m so proud of my #1! Love you to inf nity plus one, Nonnie Mazel T ov! Zoe and Isabel Zaltz From the moment you were born you've filled our lives with tremendous joy and pride. We know you'll find success in all that you do and can't wait to see what your future holds. May all your dreams come true!...…
…80 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 78 ILAN WEISS Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Theater, Quiz Bowl, Moot Beit Din, Jewish Fund Teen Board. Dual Degree Program: Columbia University & Tel Aviv University RACHEL WEISS Walled Lake Western High School Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Society, President of Student Leadership, Student Council Treasurer, Competitive danc- er at Studio A. ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 81 Andrew Kales You continually bring so much joy to our family. We are so proud of who you are, and can’t wait to see what your future holds. Keep dreaming big!! We love you — Mom, Dad and Kara Cara Lopatin So proud of your strength, leadership and sensitivity as a passionate advocate for the important things you believe in and because of your love for Torah, the Jewish community and of your friends and family. ...…
…82 | MAY 20 • 2021 cap&gown 2021 continued from page 80 ALEXANDRA YAKER Bloomfield Hills High School Vice President Student Leadership, National Honor Society, Youth Federation of Temple Israel Board, Jewish Student Alliance, Yearbook Sports Editor, Poms, Tennis. University of Michigan DANIEL YELLEN Walled Lake Northern High School Honor Roll (4 years), AP Scholar Award, National Honor Society. Michigan State Univ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 83 Mazel Tov! Micole, From the day you were born, you have surpassed any and all expectations; above and beyond! We are so amazed by all that you have accomplished, but we are even prouder of the person you have become. We wish you the best at Michigan State University. We love and adore you! All our love, Mom, Dad, Ari, Lola, Bubbie and Poppy Abigail Larky-Savin We are so very proud of all you have accomplish...…
…84 | MAY 20 • 2021 continued on page 86 T his academic year has been one full of challenges for me, as well as for many other students. Attending “Zoom University” sounds cuter than it is — even as someone who had the privilege of living in East Lansing these past two semesters, I still felt defeated and lonely at times. Sitting for hours a day staring at a computer screen can take a physical and emo- tional toll; never did I ...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 85 No one expected this last year to be what it was. But, true to form, you accepted the challenges and ended up one of the 4,100 new graduates of Wayne State, a premier urban research university. The only one that can call Detroit home. Where a Warrior isn’t just a mascot. It’s how you handle what life throws at you. And it’s how you’ll handle the next challenge that comes your way. Just like before, you’ll be sma...…
…86 | MAY 20 • 2021 continued from page 84 for college students by college students on campus started to take a turn for the worse. It’s safe to say that it was an emotional year for everyone, especially within the MSU Jewish com- munity, so Spartans for Israel really wanted to go out with a bang. We wanted to cele- brate our wonderful students and to celebrate Israel in a completely unadulterated fashion. What better way to do t...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 87 MAZEL TOV! DEC. 12, 2020 Allison (Gold) and Benjie Klein of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Izzy Klein. Alexis is the granddaughter of Esther and Ken Gold of Royal Oak, and Noreen and Al Klein of Farmington Hills. Alexis Izzy is named in memory of Allison’s aunt Alexis (Gold) Chassin and Benjie’s bubbie Isadora “Izzy” Helfman. Samson Green will chant from the Torah on ...…
…MAZEL TOV! 88 | MAY 20 • 2021 Blanck 100th L orraine Blanck, owner of Wallside Windows, cele- brated her 100th birthday on May 13, 2021. Her family consists of sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Stuart Blanck, Stanford and Roz Blanck, Fred Blanck and Andree Joyaux; grandchildren, Lisa and Peter Ehrlich, Mia Eherlich, Lexi Ehrlich, Adam and Lauren Blanck, Jenna Blanck and fian- cé, Jake Gutner; great-grand- son, Jesse Blanck. CAP & GOWN...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 89 SPIRIT TORAH PORTION Recognizing The Individual I n Parshat Naso, the longest parshah in the entire Torah, we read about the dedication of the altar and the gifts and sac- rifices that each Nasi (prince of the tribe) brought. It goes on to detail the sacrifices of all 12 Nesiim, making it clear that they all brought precisely the same things. When reading this, we have the question of why does the Torah repea...…
…90 | MAY 20 • 2021 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 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 B’nai I...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 91 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 Israel Lansing (517) 882-0049 kehillatisrael.net Congregation T’chiyah Oak Park (248) 823-711...…
…92 | MAY 20 • 2021 ERETZ M ost people know about the tragic accident that caused the deaths of 45 Orthodox individuals during the recent mass celebration of Lag b’Omer on Mount Meron in Israel. But do they know of the swift and effective response offered by so many? Unfortunately, Israelis have experienced many trage- dies and people really know what to do. By the next morning, countless individuals, companies and organizations had j...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 93 O ver five weeks, the Michigan-Central Galilee Partnership Region participated in an inspiring pilot program “Café Hafooch” (“Cappuccino”) — an intergenerational program that aims to create meaningful connections between Jewish community adults and Israeli high school students. In addi- tion to the connections, the Israelis work on advancing their English skills. The Detroit pilot (adopted from the Toronto pro...…
…94 | MAY 20 • 2021 ARTS&LIFE EVENTS W hen I was a child, one of the peak experiences of every summer was going to the home of Flory and Harry Jagoda to experience a musical festival of folk ballads from Bosnia. During WWII, Flory became a translator for the American Army in Bari, Italy. There, she fell in love with Sgt. Harry Jagoda and immigrated to America with him in 1946. In America, they married, settled in Virginia and...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 95 R etired attorney Mark Bello of West Bloomfield spent his career try- ing cases for social justice. Now in retirement, he has culled knowledge from those cases and from other social justice issues plucked from the headlines to pen and self-publish Betrayal, a series of legal thriller novels. His sixth book in the series, Supreme Betrayal is loosely based on the hearing and appointment of Brent Kavanaugh to the U.S...…
…96 | MAY 20 • 2021 T he 20th annual Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival (AAJFF) begins this month with 22 films, including two short film programs. The festival starts May 22 and runs through Aug. 24. Noemi Herzig, director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Adult Education for the Ann Arbor JCC, believes the spread-out schedule allows time for moviegoers to take the movies in. “It’s such an eclectic festi- val this year, we have a littl...…
…MAY 20 • 2021 | 97 GENOCIDE TODAY? 7 pm May 20 The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus presents via Zoom “Preventing Cambodia’s Genocidal Past from Becoming Afghanistan’s Future,” featuring John D. Ciorciari, associate professor of public policy and direc- tor of the Gerald R. Ford School’s International Policy Center at the University of Michigan. To register, visit holocaustcenter.org/May. To submit a question in a...…
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