…4 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N opinion Our Collective, Endless Grief Is an Expression of Love — and Our Most Powerful Weapon W hen I was a little girl, my teacher told us about an ancient Jewish tradition — a story of a miraculous goblet that God keeps in the heavens, a tear catcher. It is said to be so delicate, yet so powerful, that it can hold the tears of our entire Jewish people, across time and space. She told us that every t...…
…40 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N E li Katz admits he’d never heard of the JCC Maccabi Games until six months or so before they took place in Detroit this summer. The Ann Arbor Pioneer High School freshman is glad he learned about the Maccabi Games, signed up and joined the 14U Detroit baseball team. Make that the gold medal- winning 14U Detroit baseball team. “I want to play in the Maccabi Games again next year,” Katz said. “It was so...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 41 J N third inning and looking like it was going to lose its third straight game, Detroit scored five runs to tie Mexico. After falling behind again 7-5 in the top of the fourth, the Motown boys came back with three runs in the bottom of the fourth to move in front 8-7. Mexico failed to score in the top of the fifth, the time limit ran out, and Detroit won the game. “That victory gave us so much confidence. We...…
…business SPOTlight brought to you in partnership with B I R M I N G H A M 42 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N Y oung “plantreprenuer” and plant enthusiast Jake Janowitz, 24, of Birmingham, has recently launched Botany Birmingham, a boutique plant shop featuring rare, uncommon, collector’s editions and unique houseplants available for residential and commercial use. As a lifelong nature fanatic, the recent Michigan State University ...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 43 J N here’s to The Michigan Bankers Association announced that Congressman Jack Bergman is the recipient of the 2024 Economic Impact Award. This award recognizes public officials for their unwavering leadership in shaping public policies that foster and invigorate a robust Michigan economy. The award recognizes “Bergman’s commitment to creating policies that strengthen and uplift the state of Michigan.” mo...…
…44 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N C orewell Health welcomed Lamont Yoder, RN, as its new president of Corewell Health East, effective May 6. He reports to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Darryl Elmouchi. “We were searching for a dynamic, proven health care leader to oversee our eight hospitals in the Metro Detroit area,” Dr. Elmouchi said. “Lamont has more than 25 years of heath care leadership experience across the countr...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 45 J N Wener-Pyle A lexandra and Joseph Wener are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Gillian Wener to Dr. Benjamin Pyle, son of Judith Wiener and John Pyle of Oak Park, Calif. Gillian is an environmental lawyer with Lathrop GPM in Boston, Mass. Gillian earned her bachelor’s degree in environment from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. ...…
…46 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N FOOD I t’s hard to believe that a new year will soon be upon us, including ample gatherings based around food. As it is traditional to start a Rosh Hashanah dinner by eating simanim (signs or omens), foods considered auspicious for a positive year, I include recipes for dishes incorporating these foods in Rosh Hashanah appetizers and side dishes. The origin of the tradition to eat simanim comes...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 47 Ingredients 8 3-ounce boneless salmon fillets, skin on 2 tsp. brown sugar ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. cornstarch or potato starch Black pepper ¼ cup pomegranate molasses, room temperature 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil Fresh pomegranate seeds and mint for garnish (optional) Directions Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300°F. Rinse the salmon fillets with cold water a...…
…48 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 I t is, by any standards, a strange, almost incomprehensible law. Here it is in the form it appears in this week’s parshah: “Remember what the Amalekites did to you along the way when you came out of Egypt. When you were weary and worn out, they met you on your journey and attacked all who were lagging behind; they had no fear of God. When the Lord your God gives you rest from all the enemies around yo...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 49 CONSTANT VIGILANCE There is such a thing as rational xenophobia: fear and hatred of the foreigner, the stranger, the one-not- like-us. In the hunter-gatherer stage of humanity, it was vital to distin- guish between members of your tribe and those of another tribe. There was competition for food and territory. It was not an age of liberalism and tolerance. The other tribe was likely to kill you or oust you, gi...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 5 J N How could Alex Lobanov, whose wife gave birth to their second child while he was in captivity, documenting each new moment of life to share with him, be killed just miles away from his new baby? How could Almog Sarusi, who had already experienced the agony of seeing his girlfriend murdered at Nova, suffer even more? How could Carmel Gat, with her laughing brown eyes, who cared for the hostage children ...…
…50 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 Synagogue Directory METRO DETROIT CONSERVATIVE Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills (248) 851-5100 adatshalom.org Congregation Beth Ahm West Bloomfield (248) 851-6880 cbahm.org Congregation Beth Shalom Oak Park (248) 547-7970 congbethshalom.org Beth Tephilath Moses Mt. Clemens (586) 996-3138 bethtephilathmoses.com B’nai Israel Synagogue West Bloomfield (248) 432-2729 bnaiisraelwb.org Congreg...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 51 REFORM Temple Beth El Bloomfield Township (248) 851-1100 tbeonline.org Temple Emanu-El Oak Park (248) 967-4020 emanuel-mich.org Temple Israel West Bloomfield (248) 661-5700 temple-israel.org Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield (248) 661-0040, tkolami.org Temple Shir Shalom West Bloomfield (248) 737-8700 shirshalom.org REFORM/RENEWAL Congregation Shir Tikvah Troy (248) 649-4418 shirtikvah.org SECULA...…
…52 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE ART H untington Woods-based mixed media artist and Jewish community member Michelle Sider is returning to ArtPrize with two pieces of artwork that showcase Jewish themes and messages. The Grand Rapids international art competition takes place annually and features artists across all mediums. Last year, Sider was a finalist, and this year she hopes her artwork will shed important light on growi...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 53 J N PUZZLE ANSWERS Solution to puzzle in 9/5/24 issue. Sider also applied the Japanese craft of Kintsugi by using gold pieces along the rip lines of the image to show the value in mending what’s broken as a way of embracing imperfection and history. The original photo, Sider says, became wrinkled and damaged in transit to Canada. Filled with hope and courage, “ Anna” represents bravery in the face of dang...…
…54 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N ARTS&LIFE CELEBRITY NEWS T he Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15. It starts at 8 p.m. (on ABC). This year’s co-hosts are Eugene Levy, 77, and Dan Levy, 41. This is the first time that a father and son will share the honor of being Emmy hosts. Here are the “verified” Jewish Emmy nominees. ACTORS AND ACTRESSES There are 12 acting categories. The number of nominees varies from one ca...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 55 J N DIRECTING Randall Einhorn, 60, directing for a comedy series, Abbott Elementary (ABC); episode: Party (directing nominations cite a specific episode). Einhorn was born and raised in Cincinnati. He’s an acclaimed TV jack-of-trades: directing, cinematography and producing. Mimi Leder, 71, directing for a drama series, The Morning Show; episode: The Overview Effect. Leder’s mother was a classical pianist a...…
…56 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N H edy Blatt and Gary Wasserman do not know each other, but they expressed similar feelings of sur- prise when individually learning about being chosen as recipients of this year’s Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards. It is the 29th year of community recognition for artists, patrons, volun- teers and boosters. While Blatt was recognized for leading educational arts initiatives in Oakland County, W...…
…BAGELS & BABIES 9:30-11 AM, SEPT. 15 (SUN,) Grab a bagel and some coffee and meet new friends, hosted by JFamily Detroit at The J, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. This event is geared toward families with babies ages 0-12 months. All JFamily programs welcome the diversity in our community, including multifaith families, Jews of Color, single- parent families, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and people fro...…
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…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 59 J N AUDREY W. CHASE, 83, of Detroit, died Sept. 3, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Jack Chase; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and David Glickman, Marcia and Zachary Ruderman, Jennifer and Corey Friedman; sons and daughters-in- law, Bradley and Felicia (Silver) Wasserman, Bryan and Michelle Chase, Jonathan and Tiffany (Knight) Chase; grandchildren, Daniel (Naomi) Wasserman, Scott Wasserman (fiancé...…
…6 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N 1942 - 2024 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.thejewishnews.com 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:...…
…60 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY family members and friends. Rachel was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Fox; mother-in- law of the late Barbara Fox; sister of the late Max Elkin. Interment was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. RINA GILLERMAN, 82, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 31, 2024. She i...…
…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 61 J N DORENE LEVINE, 92, of Commerce Township, died Sept. 1, 2024. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Adele and Patrick Wenn, Debra Levine, Jill Lowther; grandchildren, Sean Wenn, Peter (Shaziah) Wenn; brothers and sister- in-law, Alvin Lewis and Ernest and Audrey Lewis; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Dorene was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Marvin Levine; m...…
…62 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY of Dr. Richard Miller, Howard Miller, Linda Miller, Rachel and Scott Rose, and the late Dr. Steven Miller; dear brother-in-law of Joyce Miller, Robert and Kim Broner, and James and Mimi Broner; loving son-in-law of Lily and David Broner. He was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contribution...…
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…SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 | 65 J N JUST FOR FUN For answers, see next week’s issue. For last week’s puzzle answers, see page 53. Find The Differences Can you find five differences in this photo of Gesher Board Chair Dani Gillman in the business center at the Zussman Center? 65 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 PHOTO CREDIT JEFF AISEN Q: What do you call the steaks ordered by 10 Jewish men? A: Filet minyan Jewish Jokeof the Week …
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at thejewishnews.com 66 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 J N The Jewish Brigade T his year marks the 80th anniversary of an important military benchmark in the history of WWII and Israel. In September 1944, the famous “Jewish Brigade” was organized. Although hundreds of thousands of Jews fought in the American, British Commonwealth and Russian militarie...…
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…8 | SEPTEMBER 12 • 2024 essay If We Cannot Support Each Other, How Can We Expect the World’s Support? W hy are we chanting “Bring them home now” instead of “Let our people go?” Shouldn’t we be addressing the enemy? We all love our hostages, and we all desperately want them to return home to their families, so why are we addressing our own people, instead of calling out the murderous terrorists who took them? We must take pause a...…
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…THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Summer Camp 2024 is now in the books. Here’s a look at all the good times enjoyed by young Jewish Detroiters. See page 8 $200 Sept. 5-11, 2024 / 2-8 Elul, 5784 JEWISH NEWS …
…OUR COMMUNITY ON THE COVER JCC JCC Traditions Traditions JCC DAY CAMPS, WEST BLOOMFIELD J CC Day Camps provide opportunities for all abilities and ages including archery, arts and crafts, sports and nature. Throughout the summer, we had the ability to create special programming for our campers who look forward to these days all summer. Special programming during our weeks focused on camp-long tradi- tions such as our Messy Day, where c...…
…Tamarack Tamarack Mishpachah Mishpachah CAMP TAMARACK, ORTONVILLE A s our 123rd summer fades into lifelong memories, the impact of Tamarack Camps endures in the hearts of our mishpachah (family). This season, we strengthened the bonds of our community as we nurtured the resilience that defines the Jewish spirit and provided a place where Jewish joy and identity flourished. The Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program brought...…
…12 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N For about 25 campers and half-a-dozen staff, this production was the culmination of three-plus weeks of hard work. camp’s performing arts director in 2022. The theater program, she says, gives campers a voice. “The Walden stage is a safe place to be who you are and to develop who you are,” Mullin says. “That’s what I’ve always felt, and that’s what I want for it to be.” Mullin spent years auditioning, perf...…
…27375 Bell Road, Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-5544 • shaareyzedek.org Experiences for youth of all ages and their families at Congregation Shaarey Zedek! Join us for an alternative outdoor service experience. Open to the community. Children’s Services with Rabbi Yoni Dahlen and Friends Spiritual Drum Circle • Movement with Born Yoga Quiet Corner and so much more! FEATURING Each day starting at 10:30 a.m. Rosh Hashanah: October 3rd an...…
…14 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N S eventy-five campers from kindergarten to age 28 took part in The J’s special needs enrichment programming this summer, according to Shayne Young, assistant director to special needs enrichment at The J. “Something that was great this year is we had a lot of new families in all three of our programs, which was really nice to see,” Young says. “It was a nice wave of families that are starting early wit...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 15 J N the family atmosphere the camp provides. “He sees the people at this camp as family,” she explains. “It’s not just another experience. The atmosphere you have is just unparalleled for an adult like Tyler.” He enjoyed the opportunity to make new friends, especially as some of his friends have aged out of the program, she explains. “He came home. I said, ‘Did you like it?’ He said, ‘I loved it,’” she rep...…
…O n a picture-perfect Michigan summer evening, the Coalition of Black and Jewish Unity hosted its annual barbe- que with a packed crowd of friends and a warm atmosphere of solidarity and goodwill. It was, in the words of co-chair Rev. Deedee Coleman, “a true festival of love.” The event, hosted at the residence of Linda and Coalition Co-Founder Mark Jacobs, featured a barbeque truck, lawn games, music and a pro- gram that highlight...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 17 J N special — and we’re just getting started.” The Coalition is comprised of five partner organizations, each repre- sented by their senior leadership: the Jewish Federation of Detroit, the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, the Anti- Defamation League (ADL), the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, and the Michigan Conference of the NAACP. The next session of the Leadership Ac...…
…18 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N T he Shul Sisters, the country’s first female cantorial trio, will perform at Hadassah Greater Detroit’s Judi Schram Autumn Celebration, to be held at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6-9 p.m. The event will honor Hadassah Greater Detroit Past President Nancy Bechek Bluth for her leadership, dedication and generosity over the last 25 years. She will receive the 2024 Jud...…
…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 19 F or Samantha Woll’s family and closest friends, Aug. 25 began at Machpelah Cemetery for the unveiling of the headstone marking Sam’s final resting place. More than a hundred people were led in remembrance and prayer by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein of Congregation Beth Ahm of West Bloomfield and by the angelic voice of Cantor Sam Rosen of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah of New York City. Cantor Rosen is the bro...…
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…SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 | 21 and it was on your honeymoon, and it was a gift given to you by your father- in-law who you met, and all the story and texture that comes along with it, if that’s the things that I reveal in some meaningful way, you’re going to carry that with you much further than me just guessing a certain thing. I’ve learned that’s what really makes the show jump to an entirely different level. What is the feeling you want...…
…22 | SEPTEMBER 5 • 2024 J N A generation ago, if you experienced bad service in a restaurant or a dirty hotel room, you told a few friends about your unfortunate experience. It might have influenced their decision about future dining choices or where to stay on vacation, but the impact on those businesses was insignificant. In today’s digital age, the power of the internet allows users to broadcast their displeasure to thousa...…
