…on being named Educator of the Year by the Detroit Jewish News recently being appointed as a professor at Lawrence Technological University, enabling FJA students to take college level classes and receive college credit while still in high school. CONGRATULATI NS to ERIC RAPP ANNOUNCING SHORASHIM GRANTS $10,000 off annual tuition EVERY For more information and to apply visit www.frankelja.org/admissions or contact Arielle Endelman...…
…24 | MAY 19 • 2022 When I began as volunteer greeter at the then new Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills in 2004, I had no idea I would be there for nine years. In 2006, I went on a group trip to both Poland and Israel with Hadassah to experience my Judaism and newfound knowl- edge from the HMC. Our great Rabbi Charles Rosenzvieg asked me to bring him a brochure from Auschwitz as he was writing one for the new center at ...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 25 MAZAL TOV TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR INCREDIBLE EDUCATORS FOR ENSURING AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR INCREDIBLE EDUCATORS FOR ENSURING HILLEL STUDENTS ARE LEARNING, THRIVING, AND DISCOVERING THEIR PASSIONS HILLEL STUDENTS ARE LEARNING, THRIVING, AND DISCOVERING THEIR PASSIONS EACH AND EVERY DAY. EACH AND EVERY DAY. JODI TEPPER You are most deserving. Your Hillel colleag...…
…26 | MAY 19 • 2022 Bortnick is an amazing teacher,” said one parent. “She goes above and beyond to help students. She will investigate the ways to adapt techniques that engage the students. She is patient and has a sense of humor.” LAUREN STERLING, HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Lauren Sterling teaches English at Hillel Day School. “She is able to approach students with kindness and Humor. She fol- lows through when a student is having dif- fic...…
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…28 | MAY 19 • 2022 L ooking for the Light is an art exhibition and event series dedicated to the destigmatization of mental illness. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), the event’s mission is to confront the issue of mental illness in a celebratory, informational and inspiring way — eschewing the shame and promoting help options. Events run through the end of the month and include art, counsel, education and fun,...…
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…30 | MAY 19 • 2022 A true piece of Jewish history sits just over the Detroit River, an institution that’s seen it all in its near century of existence. It may have originated as a repli- ca, but there’s no duplicating it. Windsor’s Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, or “Gate of Heaven, ” is an exact model of the namesake synagogue in Montreal, just on a smaller scale. The synagogue was built 93 years ago and is listed on the Herit...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 31 Holidays. We keep the syna- gogue going. ” Cantor David Neumark has been Shaar Hashomayim’s spir- itual leader since 1993. Rabbi Sholom Galperin of the Chabad Jewish Centre of Windsor also has a hand in services at the synagogue. Shaar Hashomayim’s constitution defines it as an Orthodox congrega- tion, although it has made some concessions to certain Conservative practices at the request of many congregants. Whi...…
…32 | MAY 19 • 2022 W hat started as a family visit turned into certified volunteer position with the Hospice of Michigan. “ About three and a half years ago, I was tagged on a Facebook post from another animal lover saying that Hospice of Michigan was in need of pet therapy friends, ” said Eddie Berger of Bloomfield Hills. That’s when Eddie realized his 3-year- old labradoodle Vince would be a perfect candidate after seeing how ca...…
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…34 | MAY 19 • 2022 W indsor’s Assumption University and the Windsor Jewish Federation and Community Centre launched a new course titled, “Jerusalem and Rome: Jewish-Catholic Relations” during an event at the Windsor JCC on May 2. The course marks a new chapter in Jewish-Catholic dia- logue, teaching an appreciation for both religious traditions with hopes to inspire additional Jewish-Catholic communities in Canada and the Unit...…
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…36 | MAY 19 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY N ationally recognized storytellers Corinne Stavish and Rev. Robert Jones Sr. provided an evening of stories and songs on the theme of freedom while drawing on Jewish and Black experiences on April 20 at Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. The program was a fund- raiser for refugees displaced in the current fight for freedom in Ukraine. The artists waived their fees, and all proceeds, more than...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 37 Danish Jews were safely ferried over to Sweden by Danish fishermen over a three-week period, saving 95 percent of the country’s Jews. “I’m left so speechless by some of the stories, ” said Steve Merritt, the event organizer. “The Denmark story shocked me. I found myself crying. We’re not so used to that kind of decency … and being exposed to a whole society that works together when we’re in a period of such div...…
…38 | MAY 19 • 2022 OUR COMMUNITY A t just 17 years old and still a senior in high school, Sofia Bat Sarah has no plans for marriage in the immediate future, but you might still catch her on occasion wandering around wearing a tichel (head scarf). That’s because she wants to make sure that the tichels she’s creating are as comfortable as she’s promising her buyers. It all began when Sofia saw some images of Judaic jewelry online. ...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 39 opportunities, industry-specific panels and discussions about topics such as business devel- opment, Jewish identity and Israel engagement. Livvy Gordon, originally from Franklin, Michigan, par- ticipated in this year’s Excel Summit and enjoyed recon- necting with friends from all over the world and meeting other Excel alumni. Gordon attended Cranbrook Schools and graduated from Georgetown University in May 2021....…
…OUR COMMUNITY 40 | MAY 19 • 2022 A merica’s opioid crisis is about more than a few villains in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, says Harry Nelson. He will address the topic as the guest speaker at this year’s Nelson Legacy Event June 8-9 at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. At the keynote lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, Nelson will explore the roots of the opioid crisis in terms of over- doses and addiction an...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 41 T he Jewish News took home 13 awards in its print class from the Detroit Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Excellence in Journalism awards on May 5 at the San Marino Club in Troy. In the category of Community/Local News Reporting, Director of Editorial Jackie Headapohl won first place for “9-11: 20 Years Later“ and fourth place for “Heroes at Your Doorstep.” Contributing Writer Stacy Gittleman took ...…
…T hroughout her education at Hillel Day School and Frankel Jewish Academy, Amira Soleimani realized her pas- sion for Judaism at a young age. “I felt this was my life calling, ” the 36-year-old recalls. “My dream was to be a Bible teacher, to inspire the next generation in the way that my teachers inspired me. ” The current director of Judaic studies curriculum and instruc- tion at Hillel Day School never strayed far from her origins...…
…Haley Stevens Strengthens the US-Israel Relationship and Fights Antisemitism. Andy Levin Does Not ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN, FORMER NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE (1987 – 2015) T he race between Democratic U.S. House colleagues Andy Levin and Haley Stevens in Michigan’s new 11th congressional district has captured national attention. Some see it through the prism of defending a Democratic majority and debate the propriet...…
…44 | MAY 19 • 2022 MAZEL TOV! APRIL 23, 2022 Laura (Marcus) and Michael Kleinman of Hoboken, N.J., joyously announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Jordyn. Happy grand- parents are Andee and Ken Marcus of West Bloomfield. and Jody Kleinman of Plainview, N.Y. Avery is named in loving memory of her grandfather Alan Kleinman. Ashtyn Rose Eisenberg, daughter of Shannon and Joe Laverde, and Karin and Brian Eisenberg, will lead t...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 45 SPIRIT Share Your Bounty T here is a famous story about two partners hav- ing an argument regard- ing a piece of land. Each was positive that the land belonged to him and him alone. Finally, they pleaded their case in front of the rabbi. The rabbi tried to find a compromise, but they were each adamant. The rabbi then said: “I must see the piece of land. ” After a good hour of riding together, they approached th...…
…P arshat Behar is just a single chapter, but it transformed the social struc- ture of ancient Israel and provided a unique solution to the seemingly unsolv- able conflict between two fundamental ide- als: freedom and equality. Much of human history has illustrated the fact that you can have freedom without equality (capitalism/ laissez-faire economics) or equality without freedom (communism, socialism), but not both. The powerful ins...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 47 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 be...…
…48 | MAY 19 • 2022 Shomer Israel Oak Park (248) 542-4014 godaven.com Shomrey Emunah Southfield (248) 559-1533 congregation-shomrey- emunah-105705.square.site The Shul-Chabad Lubavitch West Bloomfield (248) 788-4000 theshul.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 La...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 49 B rotherhood-Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith bowling league champion. International B’nai B’rith Bowling Association national tournament champion. It was a great season for the House Ballz team, especially considering its humble beginnings. “We joined the (Brotherhood-Eddie Jacobson) league seven years ago. We were terrible,” said team captain Ryan Vieder. “We got our team name because none of us had our bowling ...…
…50 | MAY 19 • 2022 SPORTS quick hits BY STEVE STEIN A milestone season has begun for the B’nai B’rith golf league. This is the 10th season for the weekly nine-hole league, and its ninth season at The Links of Novi after starting at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth. The 17-week league once again has a full roster of 12 two-man teams, 25 golfers in all (one team has two golfers who alternate weeks). Competition, camara...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 51 The next stop on Josh Noder’s hockey journey is the University of Massachusetts. The center from Oak Park, who announced his verbal commitment to Michigan State University when he was a sophomore at Berkley High School, is transfer- ring to UMass after spend- ing the first three years of his collegiate career at Michigan State. UMass checked all the boxes for Nodler. Winning program. Good facilities, coaches...…
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…Class of 2022 Class of 2022 Maz el Tov, Maz el Tov, Farber Hebrew Day School grads Daniella Weil and Aaron Adler. Photograph by Jerry Zolynsky. …
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…MAY 19 • 2022 | 55 cap&gown 2022 AARON ADLER Farber Hebrew Day School Central East NCSY Regional Board, Student Council President National Honor Society, Tanzman Tournament Commissioner. Yeshiva University ADINA ALTERMAN Cranbrook Kingswood 12-letter Varsity ath- lete (Field Hockey, Basketball, Track, Cross Country), Track Captain, All- State, All-Catholic League/ All-Region Track, All-State Academic, Co-founder and ...…
…56 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 55 BROOKE BECKERMAN Eton Academy Straight A stu- dent, National Honor Society, Varsity letters in Pep Squad and Drama Club, Co-editor of the school newspaper, Band Excellence Award, Creative Art Excellence Award, Numerous academic awards, accom- plished drummer. Oakland University EDEN BECKERMAN Berkley High School Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Tri-M M...…
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…58 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 56 NOAH BLACK H.H. Dow High School Summa cum laude, Debate Captain, Varsity Wrestling, miRcore MVP, GIDAS Research Club, semi-finalist for Genes in Space Science Award, fifth place Flint ISEF Award. University of Michigan OLIVIA BLOOM Seaholm High School National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Varsity Water Polo, Academic All-State, Scholar- Ath...…
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…60 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 58 TOBY BUCKFIRE Bloomfield Hills High School Student Ambassador, Co-president of the Math and French clubs, Investment Club, Movie Club, Chess Club, Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society, Marching Band, Fisher AZA, National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. University of Michigan MADDIE BUTLER Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, JDRF Youth Ambassador,...…
…This May, 3,800 new Wayne State University graduates are officially ready for any kind of challenge, anywhere they’re needed. All of us at Wayne State congratulate these Warriors for their academic achievements, and we wish them well — wherever their passions take them. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 GRADUATES. WAYNE.EDU …
…62 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 60 REBECCA CHYNOWETH Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, Student Director, Quiz Bowl Team, Teen Volunteer Corps, Teaching Assistant for Sunday School. Michigan State University COURTNEY COHEN North Farmington High School National Honor Society, Student Senate, Student Board, Teen Impact Fellowship, Competitive Dancer, President of Aliyah BBG. Michi...…
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…64 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 62 SAMMI DESMON Bloomfield Hills High School Bloomfield Youth Assistance Award, Jewish News Rising Stars Award, Captain Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Gymnastics, Softball, Poms, Student Leadership, National Honor Society, Secretary, Community Service Club, Bloomfield Hills Student Ambassador, Youth Action Board, Jewish Student Alliance Club, Owner Sammi’s Sweats. Unive...…
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…66 | MAY 19 • 2022 HENRY ELLENBOGEN Groves High School Varsity Hockey, OAA Red Dream Team Goalie, 16U National Champion Hockey, Varsity Soccer, National Honor Society, Yad Ezra volunteer, Big Brother/Big Sister, Investment Club. Miami University SHIRA ELLIS Bloomfield Hills High School Dance & Poms Team, Studio A competitive dancer, Musical Theater, Jills all-girls audition choir, Jewish Fund Teen Board, Count M...…
…MAY 19 • 2022 | 67 EMILY FLOOD Berkley High School National Honor Society- Committee Leader, Peer Corps. University of Michigan JACK FLOOD Berkley High School National Honor Society, Varsity Football, Varsity Golf. Michigan State University ALEXIS FORMAN Bloomfield Hills High School National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Forensics Team State Champion, Sutton Foster Theater Award nominee, Te...…
…70 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 67 MAX FRIEDMAN Berkley High School Jewish Fund Teen Board, Yad Ezra Giving Gardens vol- unteer, National Honor Society, Baseball, Tutoring, Academic Honors. University of Michigan ALEXANDER GADD Berkley High School National Honor Society, Varsity Football, small busi- ness owner, Jolson AZA. University of Michigan EVRETT GECHTER Royal Oak High School Honors ...…
…Ashleigh Adelson Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs College Asher Aisner West Bloomfield High School Michigan State University Adina Alterman Cranbrook The New School Adriana Azariah Frankel Jewish Academy Michigan State University Yossef Ben-Yair Hart High School Enterpreneur Ori Berger Brenner High School Kol Ami Gap Year IDF Becky Bernard Berkley High School Michigan Technologic...…
…72 | MAY 19 • 2022 cap&gown 2022 continued from page 70 continued on page 74 RAYNA GOLNICK Frankel Jewish Academy National Honor Society, ORT Teen Board, Varsity Girls Tennis. Dale Carnegie gradu- ate, Owner of Loaded Sprinkles — Profits to Feeding America. University of Michigan BELLA GOTTLIEB Farber Hebrew Day School Jewish Fund Teen Board, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Girls Basketball, Rosh Eidah...…
