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…8 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N opinion Our Communal Responsibility H ow often have you heard the words, Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh (Talmud Shevuot, 39a), “all of Israel is responsible for each other.” Each of us has an obligation to care for the rest of us. It is an answer to the first question in the Bible, “ Am I my brother’s keeper.” Yes, we are obligated to act as a keeper who is respon- sible for guarding our brothers and ...…
…M arilyn Robinson, 93, of Aventura, Fla., died Nov. 5, 2023. Marilyn was born in Toledo, Ohio. At an early age, she was encouraged to enroll in art class- es at the Toledo Museum of Art to enhance her natural artistic abilities. There she was exposed to classical art. She graduated from Scott High School, class of 1948, majoring in art. Upon graduation, she worked in the art department of a local paper company. She married a...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 81 J N family. It did not take long before she joined and later chaired the Welcoming Committee, became a member of the Viva Girls’ Cheerleading Squad and joined the resident maestro’s choir. Her family, community and Jewish values were paramount to her. Throughout her life, Marilyn was an educator, an advocate and an artist whose paintings depicted the growth and strength of women. Marilyn left treasured mem...…
…82 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N GERALD “JAKE” FARBER, 83, of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 14, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Marsha “Corky” Berniker. He was the loving uncle of Larry (Barbara) Farber, David (Nanci) Farber, Jeffrey Farber, David Berniker and Amitai Berniker. He is also survived by many devoted great-nieces and nephews. Gerald was the dear brother of the late William (the late Audrey) Farber. Interment was held a...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 83 J N youngest of eight children. Happy childhood memories were abruptly cut short by the advent of the Nazi invasion and subsequent atrocities of the Holocaust. She and two siblings were the only survivors of her large family. After the war, she met and married another survivor, David Krasman, and together they emigrated to the United States. Despite their horrific wartime experiences, they created a warm,...…
…84 | NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 J N OBITUARY CHARGES The processing fee for obituaries is: $125 for up to 100 words; $1 per word thereafter. A photo counts as 15 words. There is no charge for a Holocaust survivor icon. The JN reserves the right to edit wording to conform to its style considerations. For information, have your funeral director call the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at...…
…NOVEMBER 23 • 2023 | 85 J N Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com An Innovator and a Mensch R abbi Dannel I. Schwartz, founder of Temple Shir Shalom, died in a car crash on Oct. 29. It was a stunning tragedy, not only for Shir Shalom, but for the Detroit Jewish community. As Ronelle Grier noted in her fine obituary for Rabbi Schwartz in the JN last week, he ...…
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…10 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N opinion College Presidents Must Speak Up for What’s Right L ike many Jews, I am watching with a mixture of horror and grave concern as college campuses around the United States convulse with anti-Israel demonstrations and, in many cases, overt antisemitism and vocal support for terrorism. More, as a university president, I have been especially dismayed by the failure of college and university ...…
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…12 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N essay Grosfeld 17 Mission-Goers Regroup to Support Local, Global Jewish Communities S ept. 11. Jan. 6. Oct. 7. No American will forget where they were during the first two. No Jewish American will forget where they were during any of the three. For the 20 leaders and participants of Federation’s Grosfeld 17 Mission (Federation’s invitation-only leadership program) that was scheduled to depart for...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 13 J N country. On this trip, I spent more time with Israelis, making it all the more meaningful. I was hosted at one of my friend’s homes for a Shabbat dinner, meeting her family and enjoying Israeli home cooking. The highlight of this trip was when my supervisor arranged for me to meet my Root One friend who I had been talking to for a few months, but never thought I would have the chance to meet. These a...…
…14 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY Solidarity with Israel! Synagogue displays remember the more than 220 hostages held by Hamas. BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER A display at Congregation Beth Ahm ON THE COVER …
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 15 J N continued on page 16 S hocked and dismayed by the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, many Jewish Detroiters searched for ways to keep the victims and hostages in the public eye. Steve Ingber, chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Detroit, met with members of the Michigan Board of Rabbis a few weeks later. “One thing that is evident is that a growing number of people in our co...…
…16 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 home, and afterward, too, as they begin the process of healing,” he said. Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills roped off 220 seats in their sanctuary as a start, while the congregation considers other actions, said Rabbi Aaron Bergman. Temple Israel in West Bloomfield covered 220 pews with tallitot. Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield, which is smaller, put tallitot on chairs, each with 10 names ...…
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…18 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 but “decided that the number 220 is almost too large to comprehend, and without names and faces we would not be able to truly embrace the horror of the situation.” He printed the full set of flyers and left them for congregants to place on seats next to them. Those who attended ensured that every flyer was given a seat. At Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Rabbi Robert Gamer displayed photos and th...…
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…20 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY the hostages, in Hebrew and English, so people can have “extra intention in their prayers for them,” said Rabbi Asher Lopatin. The congregation also displayed an Israeli flag and is considering displaying photos of the hostages. Several congregations created other types of visual reminders. Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield placed 220 white folding chairs festooned with blue ribbons ...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY I t was a night of sorrow and deter- mination, grief and unity at the “Community Vigil for the Hostages” organized by Jewish Federation of Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 7. As 1,000 individuals entered Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, each was offered a handout with the name and photograph of one of 242 individuals captured by Hamas terrorists during their attack on Israel on Oct. 7. The condition and location of...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 23 J N Emotional Vigil Her friend Karen Schelberg added, “I wanted to be in communication and connection with others. This is something to bring every- one together.” Gary Torgow, president of Detroit’s Jewish Federation, focused on the importance of Jewish unity during a time of trau- ma. “We are here tonight, gathered as a united Jewish community, to acknowl- edge a moment of profound difficulty, sadness and ...…
…that Jews represent only 2.6% of the American population, but antisemitic acts represent 60% of hate crimes in the U.S. “I do not have the power to remain silent in the face of global digital pogroms,” he said, describing “double standards and demonization” prevalent in today’s public discourse. “This is what hatred looks like. But we have power. This is not the 1930s. Be vocal. Do not be intimi- dated,” he urged the audience. Aya...…
…G et ready for a one- of-a-kind literary experience as Temple Israel presents an evening with author Mitch Albom at 7 p.m. on Nov. 27. Albom is set to introduce his latest book, The Little Liar, offering an evening packed with insights into a tangled web of truth, deception and redemp- tion. This event promises to be an unforgettable and thought-provoking experi- ence. In combating antisemi- tism and prejudice, discuss- ing st...…
…JNS.org T he Detroit Police Department released a suspect late on Nov. 10 it held for 72 hours in con- nection with the Oct. 21 mur- der of Downtown Synagogue leader Samantha Woll. As of JN press time, the police declined to name the suspect. The suspect’s defense team, Allison Kriger and Mark Kriger, confirmed the man’s release to the Detroit News, which reported that the suspect made “an ambiguous statement” to police, citing ...…
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…28 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N J ewish day schools across the country are quickly mobilizing to enroll Israeli children who have been displaced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. As Israeli families resettle in the U.S. — some permanently, some to ride out the crisis — schools like Hillel Day School help ensure young children continue to have an opportunity for education. To date, Hillel Day School has welcomed 25 Israeli students...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 29 J N arrival, the school’s PTO went out to buy backpacks to fill with school supplies. On their first day at school, each Israeli student received a backpack full of headphones, binders, pens, personalized water bottles, notebooks and more. Backpacks are funded by the existing PTO budget and donations from families. “They didn’t have to worry about that when they arrived at school,” Endelman says. LEARN...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-13 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 14 Solidarity with Israel! Synagogue displays remember the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas. 22 An Emotional Vigil Detroit Jewish community gathers 1,000 strong to support hostages and Israel. 25 An Evening with Mitch Albom Author to discuss his new book The Little Liar at Temple Israel event. 26 Community News Suspe...…
…30 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY F or more than 70 years, American Healthcare Professionals — also known as APF — and Friends for Medicine in Israel have sent North American-based volun- teer healthcare professionals to Israel to support Israelis in times of crisis. Emergency med- icine physician at Ascension Macomb Hospital Robert Kelman, 62, first learned about APF in 2002 soon after the Park Hotel bombing in Israe...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 31 for ways to support Israelis in need. The nonprofit organiza- tion works alongside the Israeli Ministry of Health, CEOs of Israeli hospitals and IDF Medical Corps to determine the greatest needs and which experts to send out. “We’re able to gather the right specialties in a moment’s notice, ” Goldshtein says. All medical delegations that travel to Israel are fully record- ed, mobilized and sponsored by APF, w...…
…32 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N J ARC has been in the life of Bloomfield Hills native Andrew Luckoff for as long as he can remember. As he grew up, Luckoff’s parents were heavily involved with JARC. His father, Howard, is a past president. “It’s a very near and dear organization for our family, always has been,” Luckoff said. “My parents volunteered for years and paved the way for my siblings and me to get passionate about the organ...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 33 J N family.” JARC CEO Shaindle Braunstein says Luckoff, in his leadership role, goes beyond learning. He takes action — which is also shown in his volunteerism and willingness to be a helping hand. “Andrew is a person who comes into an organization and wants to learn more about it. And as he learns, he wants to identify different places he can contribute and identify where a skill he has could be helpf...…
…34 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N B race yourself for a cheesy story! Rivka Rabinowitz and Brian Jacobs always knew each other — in the way you know other kids from around town. Both born and bred in Southfield, Brian attended Southfield-Lathrup and Rivka attended Akiva Hebrew Day School, now Farber. Even from as young as age 4, Rivka knew who Brian was. He was that 12-, 13-year-old boy who would often pop into Rivka’s parents’ drugs...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 35 A special group of volunteer judges will be reviewing submissions and choosing the 36 winners. Honorees will receive a free subscription to the JN and be featured in a February 2024 issue. GO ONLINE TO THEJEWISHNEWS.COM AND SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION BY DECEMBER 29, 2023 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Do you know someone who gives of themselves to the community in robust — and often thankless — ways? Someone you admire and...…
…36 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N Young Philanthropists Support Israel About 150 people gather for Annual Herzl Society Dinner. NEXT DOR VOICE OF A NEW GENERATION Elliot and Lacey Foon, and Samantha and Michael Foon Attendees listen to the evening’s speakers. Jennie Levy …
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 37 J N O nly five days after the barbaric terrorist attacks in Israel, on Oct. 12, 150 young adults gathered at Franklin Hills Country Club for the second Annual Herzl Society Dinner. This annual event recognizes young philanthropists who generously support the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s Annual Campaign with a household gift of $2,500 or more. Emotions were raw as we came together with our trifo...…
…38 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N A Jewish-style delica- tessen might seem like an oxymoron in Dearborn, a predominately Christian and Muslim city in Wayne County; yet Mati’s Deli on Monroe Street has been a pillar of its community for more than three decades. Mati’s offers typically big, overstuffed sandwiches and homemade soups, but won’t be mistaken for an Oakland County deli. Case in point: Mati’s owner Lou Weinstein took ...…
…NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 | 39 J N Southfield. He joined the deli business at age 15. By 1990, Lou was looking to start his own deli. “It all came together — the right place, at the right time, at the right price,” said Jerry, when Lou found Mati’s, an established deli of four years, up for sale. The restaurant is uniquely housed within a late-1920s Shell gas station on Monroe at Tenny streets, a half mile south of Michigan Avenue. The ...…
…4 | NOVEMBER 16 • 2023 J N op-ed ‘Jews Worldwide Haven’t Been This Fearful in Living Memory’ Editor’s Note: As antisemitic incidents soar around the globe, Jewish media outlets have come together for the first time in history to publish this open letter warning of unprecedented fear — and unprecedented unity and resolve — among our readers. The project was initiated by London-based Jewish News in England and organized in partner...…
…O n Friday, Sept. 29, the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity met for their summer barbecue at the Farmington Hills home of co-director Mark Jacobs and his wife, Linda. Many community leaders, clergy and politicians were on hand for the fellowship. The Coalition is composed of a partnership between the Jewish Community Relations Council/ AJC, the Council of Baptist Pastors, the ADL, the Urban League and the NAACP-Michigan Conference ...…
…OCTOBER 12 • 2023 | 41 J N Zekelman Holocaust Center CEO Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, Rev. Kenneth Flowers, Rev. Richard White III, President of the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Jeannie Weiner and Brenda Lawrence MATERIALS Almost Anything* BOLD and BRIGHT. *Items not allowed: • Glitter • Light blue crayons • Pencils • Computer generated artwork REQUIREMENTS A fully completed entry form (below) as well as a color photo of the art...…
