…NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 55 ages 6 & up. To register go to JLive.app/events/5690. HOLIDAY COOKIES 6:30-8 PM, NOV. 7 (TUES.) At Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township. “Baking for the Jewish Soul” featuring Chanukah cookies with baker Stacy Fox, who is the owner of Diamond Bakery in West Bloomfield. Cost: $36 per person. Info: jlive.app/ events/5767. GALLERY EVENT 6 PM, NOV. 9 (THURS.) “Common Threads: Ladies Gallery Event” at Farbe...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 57 J N c. 1988 SYLVIA COHEN, 98, of Farmington Hills, died Oct. 25, 2023. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Cohen, and Donald Cohen and Deborah Tanzer-Cohen; many other loving family members and friends. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Cohen; mother of the late Robert Cohen; sister of the late Ruben Cottler. Interment was held at Adat ...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 J N RICHARD STEVEN WADE died Oct. 22, 2023. He was the loving husband of Amy for 20 years; dear father of Stephanie Sacco (Leonard) and Julian Regal; grandfather of Rachel, Shelby, Sophia, Isabella, Lily and Luciano; great- grandfather of Leo; brother of Brian Wade (Tami), Rosemarie Smith, Debbie Labadie (John). Services were held through A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home. ...…
…NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 59 J N continued on page 60 Serving each family. Consoling each heart. For 105 years. T hree weeks after Kibbutz Be’eri was massacred, its surviving members still gather for their community’s traditional evening meeting. The kibbutz, ransacked and empty, is now a closed military zone. To those familiar with the litany of atrocities committed on Oct. 7, its name has become synonymous with some of the day’s w...…
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…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 60 | NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 J N continued from page 59 missing people is ongoing: The tally, which started at 20 dead out of 115 missing kibbutz members, has now grown to 85 dead and is likely to increase. Additional people who lived at Be’eri, but were not members of the kibbutz, were also killed, for a total death toll of more than 100. Each of those statistics is an individual known on a first-name bas...…
…NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 61 J N Israel’s ‘Iron Lady’ A lthough she passed away 70 years ago, former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (1898-1978) has been a headliner in the media once again. Over the past several months, the feature film Golda premiered in theaters around the country (see the Sept. 3, 2023, JN). Deborah E. Lipstadt, an accomplished historian and United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, published ...…
…Just for Fun Look for answers in next week’s issue. 62 | NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 Jewish Joke of the Week WRONG WAY DRIVER A man is driving home from work when his cell phone rings. “Morrie!” his wife exclaims. “Be careful! I heard on the news there’s a lunatic driv- ing the wrong direction on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway!” “What do you mean one lunatic?” says Morrie. “There are hundreds!” …
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 7 J N continued from page 6 Hillel. So, if a non-Jew can be a Zionist, it begs the question: What is a Zionist? A Zionist is one who supports the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, which, in turn, means a safe and thriving Jewish state. A Zionist also embraces the triumph of Jews risin...…
…8 | NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 J N essay Israel’s Remarkable Resilience Is a Beacon of Hope in the Midst of Despair I n the bustling corridors of our hospital, I’ve borne witness to extraordinary resilience during one of our nation’s most challenging times. Each day, I walk through the ICU where the monitors beep in rhythmic precision, where patients —civilians and soldiers — fight for their lives. Our hospital, an emblem of medica...…
…NOVEMBER 2 • 2023 | 9 J N Were you ready for this war online? For those looking for answers to difficult questions, and for a comprehensive understanding of all things Israel and Jewish, OpenDor Media’s videos, podcasts, and articles across media platforms ensure the presence of a strong and credible voice at a time when we need it more than ever. Two million people have turned to our content to make sense of the moment. Have you? ...…
…$200 Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2023 / 11-17 Cheshvan 5784 thejewishnews.com Florine Mark will long be remembered for her efforts to make lives better. See page 10 WE STAND WITH ISRAEL Woman a of Valor JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT Detroit Mourns Samantha Woll See page 18 Coverage begins on page 20 …
…10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N Florine Mark made it her mission to improve the lives of others. RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER 10 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 Woman a of Valor …
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 11 J N W hile Florine Mark’s personal and professional accomplishments could fill several volumes, the principles that guided her remarkable life were straightforward and succinct. Help others. Put family first. Be kind. Love yourself. Make every day count. A successful entrepreneur, fearless activist, dedicated communal leader, generous philanthropist and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmot...…
…12 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 saw in yourself what she saw in you.” Refusing to acknowledge the proverbial “glass ceiling,” Florine pursued her goals fearlessly and steadfastly at a time when women were expected to be homemakers, not corporate executives. “She created a powerful space for women; she gave us permission to be CEOs and mothers,” said granddaughter Alana Fisher. Her impressive phone roster ranged from friends and family ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 13 Jewish Federation of Detroit Jewish Federation of Detroit Honors the Memory of Honors the Memory of Florine Mark 1933–2023 On Behalf of a Grateful Community On Behalf of a Grateful Community …
…14 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 12 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY and numerous honors, her greatest joy was her family. She embraced every member of her large, blended family, regardless of origin. She knew everything about every child, grandchild and great- grandchild and attended every milestone event. “She made sure every family member knew how much she loved them; grandkids, nieces and nephews,” Aviv said. Of all the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 15 AWARDS AND HONORS Florine earned countless honors and awards for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the community. She received the Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from the Women’s Business Center and was the first recipient of Detroit Public Television’s Bravo! award. While circumstances prevented her from attending college, she has since earned honorary degrees from several Michigan u...…
…16 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 continued from page 15 OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY feeling,” said Alana, “a feeling of love, family, compassion, excitement, togetherness, strength, bravery and unstoppable energy. She never slowed down.” Florine Mark is survived by her children, Sheri (Dr. Abe Slaim) Mark, David Mark, Jeffrey (Linda Barnett) Mark, Dr. Richard (Krista Berman/Chris Mark) Mark, Lisa (Hannan) Lis, Jandy (Rob) Spiegelman and Le...…
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…OUR COMMUNITY Editor’s Note: Look for a complete tribute to Samantha Woll in next week’s JN. S amantha Woll, a Democratic activist and prominent Jewish lay leader in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. Police found Woll, 40, at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday in the city’s Lafayette Park neighbor- hood. She had been stabbed multiple times and was unresponsive. A trail of blood led to her home, which police believe may be the ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 19 J N do. She was not fearless, but she seemed that way because she knew fear and acknowledged it and moved past it. She was courageous. She connected. With her authenticity, her compassion, her vibrancy and enthusiasm for life. Traveling across the world with a backpack, meet- ing people across continents and languages. Standing tall in her community welcom- ing all to engage, to come as they are, to work for ...…
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…20 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY T he unprecedented Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and Israel’s military response on Gaza are testing long-held connec- tions and friendships between the local Jewish community and its non-Jewish neigh- bors. Local rabbis and others involved in interfaith and out- reach activity report support from Detroit-area colleagues, but, in some cases, not to the extent that was expected. Rabbi Ash...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 21 J N Cranbrook, who invited him to speak at the Oct. 15 church service about Israel. “The visit with CCC was fantastic … hundreds of their members came to show solidarity, and the goal was to give them a sense of how this horror is impacting the Jewish community. We also had about 30-35 temple members as well as numerous other people from the Jewish community show up so that our congregations could stand to...…
…OUR COMMUNITY P romise Ziegler of Royal Oak joined a recent webinar presented by JFamily and Jewish Family Service to find out how the community was coping with recent events in Israel and more about how to help her son, 15, if he came to her about the news. Taking part in the “Parenting and Grand- Parenting in Times of Tragedy: Talking to our Children about Israel” Zoom event, she heard from David Kurzmann of Jewish Federation of ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 23 J N will happen to their dreams of visiting Israel one day. “There’s solidarity in knowing other people are experiencing a shared response and feeling emotionally affected by this, ” she says. “ Also, I like the kind of strategy of how you’re going to limit yourself in watching the news and not just put your- self in that space where you’re thinking about all these traumas all the time. ” The event came toge...…
…24 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N I n the direct aftermath of the deadliest day of terror, a little beam of light brought comfort and joy to a family in Israel. On day two of the terrorist attacks on Israel, a bris took place at the home of Talya and Ben Jaffe in Kiryat Gat, just 20 minutes away from Sderot. A tangible reminder that despite the horrors that we have endured and continue to endure, the Jewish people survive and live on —...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 25 J N the army, but we’re not. “There are a lot of people in the army from Detroit, and I feel for all their mothers whom I’m friends and relatives with,” she continued. “Some of them I’ve known since they were kids … Really, all these kids are all of our kids. And yes, it’s the biggest, strongest army in the world … but it’s made up of our kids.” Physically, Kresch family members are OK but, like the rest of ...…
…26 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N A nna Rubin Mizrachi has an American passport, but has decided to stay in Israel, even with emergency evacuations underway to bring U.S. citizens back. The Farmington Hills native made aliyah in December 2018, inspired by her education at Frankel Jewish Academy, Jewish student involvement at Michigan State University, work at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and her family’s affinity for Israe...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 27 J N of friends got together,” she says. “The country has been in turmoil and divided over politics. Right now there’s no left, there’s no right — everybody has come together to volunteer and be together, and it’s the most incredible thing.” Rubin Mizrachi’s spent her days since volunteering at a food truck, The Good truck — started by a group of friends in order to help — by an army base in Israel’s center...…
…28 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N F or University of Michigan student Atara Kresch, who says her “whole heart and life is in Israel,” standing by and watch- ing the Hamas-Israel conflict unfold wasn’t an option. With her family in Israel (see page 24), Kresch, 22, quickly mobilized. “I’ve been feeling so hope- less not knowing what to do,” Kresch wrote on Facebook at the start of the crisis, which saw Hamas launch an unprece- dented attac...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 29 J N PHOTOS COURTESY OF ATARA KRESCH 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 artist who submitted. Photos must be taped or glued to the back of the art submission, with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submiss...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 3 J N PURELY COMMENTARY 4-11 Essays and viewpoints. OUR COMMUNITY 10 A Woman of Valor Florine Mark will long be remembered for her efforts to make lives better. 18 Taken Too Soon Our community mourns the loss of Samantha Woll. 20 Interfaith Groups’ Response Some local non-Jewish communities and secular organizations respond to Hamas attacks with support and others with silence. 22 Talk...…
…30 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY V ladimir Gendelman and Sergey Polyachok never thought they’ d see one another again, but the then-15-year-old best friends — who emigrated from the former Soviet Union as Jewish refugees in 1989 — made a promise to one another they intended to keep. Both would serve as the other’s best man at their weddings, despite Gendelman having moved to Metro Detroit and Polyachok to Israel. At the...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 31 J N O ct. 13, Hillel of Metro Detroit (HMD) orga- nized a “Shabbat for Israel” dinner. A diverse group of college students gathered at the Urbanrest Brewing Company in Ferndale to cele- brate Shabbat and demonstrate their unity and faith in Israel with security provided by Jewish Community Security Inc. The Shabbat dinner united undergrad and graduate stu- dents from Lawrence Tech, Oakland Community College,...…
…OUR COMMUNITY T here is anger simmering in our community: anger in the schools, on the roads, in the way strang- ers react to each other with hostility, anger about differing viewpoints on everything from politics to child-rearing choices. What do we do if we want to make a difference, if we want to nudge the needle back to a kinder, gentler way of interacting with each other? If you have felt powerless and baffled, both by the inte...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 33 J N sentatives from nine other countries came together in Japan to forge connections with an aim of bettering understanding of different cultures. As a high school student who has experienced school in an age of gun violence, COVID restrictions and societal divisions, Murphy brings the perspective of a younger community mem- ber to the table. The final panelist, Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel, will ...…
…34 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY M arvin Zucker grew up knowing about the terrible losses suffered by his European- based family during the Holocaust. Although his late parents, Nathan and Anna Zucker, remained reluctant to talk about their very difficult times, important information was communicated. Born in the United States to parents who met in a Russian forced labor camp and escaped to America, Marvin Zucker came t...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 35 J N world. “It’s up to us today, as representatives of Jewish people, to educate and bring light to this vast darkness. It’s not just to educate individuals but to educate the educators so they can get knowledge and learning to the overall population. We believe the only way to end the hatred is by making people understand what really happened.” The Zuckers, who married six years ago, enjoy their blended ...…
…36 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N OUR COMMUNITY G et ready for the best treat of the season! Leave it to Reboot to innovate, reimagine and collaborate its socks off to deliver an event like no other this Erev Halloween (not an actual Jewish holiday … yet?). On Oct. 30, Reboot is taking over Third Man Records in Detroit’s Cass Corridor for Monster Mash. What can you expect? The night will rattle your bones with talks with a bestselling au...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 37 J N Associated Endocrinologists welcomes our newest physician Ewa Gniado, M.D. Karen K. Berris, M.D. • Howard S. Blank, M.D. • Gary W. Edelson, M.D. • Leedor Lieberman, M.D. Jacob Moe, D.O. • Lowell R. Schmeltz, M.D. • Samina Syed, M.D. • Carla Ferrise, FNP-BC Erica Forbes, FNP • Meryl Krochmal, RD, CDCES 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 214 | Farmington Hills, MI | Phone (248) 855-5620 | Fax: (248) 855-5628 ...…
…38 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival OUR COMMUNITY M ark your calendars for the 36th Annual Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival. Join the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor and its commu- nity partners Nov. 5-19 for two weeks of in-per- son, virtual and hybrid events featuring a diverse array of authors bringing new works of fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature to Washtenaw County. This year’s progr...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 39 J N 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 ...…
…4 | OCTOBER 26 • 2023 J N from Federation We Stand With Israel; How You Can Help, Too. F ollowing the devastating assault by Hamas on Simchat Torah, the people of Israel are displaying unprecedented unity during this war and have come together with extensive volunteer efforts and aid from various organizations. The Jewish Federations of North America launched a $500 million campaign, offering aid and resources for those aff...…
…HEALTH S udden infant death syndrome (SIDS) rates have decreased by 50% in the U.S. following the critical 1994 “Back to Sleep” campaign, which promotes safe sleep practices, but the country still sees more than 1,000 SIDS deaths every year. As October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, it’s important for parents, grandparents, care- givers and babysitters to brush up on SIDS guidelines to help promote a healthy ...…
…OCTOBER 26 • 2023 | 41 J N SIDS deaths occur between midnight and 6 a.m. Ironically, while sleeping in the same room often results in less sleep for both parents and babies, the ability for babies to wake easily can fur- ther reduce risk. In addition, research shows that breastfeeding can decrease SIDS risk by as much as 50%. While the reasons aren’t entirely clear, babies who are breastfed or fed expressed breast milk have a lowe...…
