…30 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N O n July 29, the first-ever championship of Partners Detroit’s newly formed ice hockey league took place at the Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy. It was a close game, culminating in a tense overtime shootout. Five nail-biting minutes later, as the crowd cheered, the aptly named Pastrami Penguins scored and ultimately took home the oversized trophy. The winning Pastrami Penguins — Avi Kohn, Daniel Kohn, ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 31 J N names. Ultimately, it was the Hebruisers, Tefillin Tough Guys, Edmonton Mohelers and Pastrami Penguins that took to the ice. To even the playing field, Lorkis offered weekly classes to help improve the skills of players, if they wanted. “I heard from many players who were pretty new to hockey that they would never have had the confidence to say, ‘I’m going to play ice hockey on a big league,’ but they fe...…
…32 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 A s I write this month’s column, I’m deeply invested in the Olympics, cheering on both the American and Israeli teams. I am so impressed and amazed by the dedication and talent exhibited by these athletes every single day. As a Jewish people, we are taught to dedicate ourselves to repairing the world, aka tikkun olam. As volunteers, we can find ways to combine our personal interests and our desire to re...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 33 community walk, arts & crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Volunteer duties may include checking guests in, assisting with activities, helping to organize the event space, etc. The 2024 Autism Hero Walk: Detroit will take place on Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to noon. If interested, fill out a volunteer interest form at autismallianceofmichigan.org/ donate/volunteer. Friendship Circle’s 20th annual Walk4Friendship...…
…34 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N C habad of Troy signed the purchase agreement on a future campus, which will become a home for every Jewish person in the area and will serve as a center for everything Jewish. In conjunction with this special occasion, Chabad of Troy is also hosting its First Annual Jewish Car Show from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 18. The fun takes place at its new building at 4050 Coolidge Highway in Troy. The idea for a ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 35 quick hits Avery Gach is one of the top high school offensive linemen in the country and a prized University of Michigan recruit. Before he heads into his senior football season at Birmingham Groves, the 6-foot- 5, 290-pound Gach competed in track and field this past spring for the Falcons. Even though he’d never thrown the shot put previously, Gach won a Division 1 regional championship in the shot put with a th...…
…36 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N G rowing up in a large Jewish community, I always saw my peers going to Israel the summer of their sophomore year of college to participate in Taglit Birthright Israel (Birthright) and Birthright Israel Onward (Onward) — and I sought to do the same. When the horrifying events of Oct. 7 occurred, I didn’t know if this dream would be a reality for me. My college campus turned into a threatening environmen...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 37 J N At Wayne State University, it’s always been our mission to make college accessible for all by making it affordable for all. That’s why we offer programs like the Wayne State Guarantee, the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge and a range of merit-based scholarships, all providing financial assistance to any student willing to put in the hard work to earn a degree. And it’s working. With a combination of these program...…
…38 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 co-workers. I most enjoyed sitting at my lunch breaks with my Israeli colleagues and learning about their upbringing, their families and their lives in Israel today. Outside of my internship, I experienced the busy daytime and nightlife of Tel Aviv, attending crowded beaches, out- door-seating restaurants at night and Shuk HaCarmel (the Tel Aviv outdoor market) for some of the best falafel and shawarma. A high...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 39 WHATEVER IS NEXT gvsu.edu/next For Grand Valley students, next is opportunity and innovation. Next is global, connecting and uniting us. It’s local, shaping the spaces in which we work and live. It’s a commitment to progress. Next is where minds are free to imagine what could be. At GVSU, next is now. And whatever’s next for you, we will help you get there. The Temple Israel Early Childhood Center is one of Met...…
…4 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N essay Our New Look essay Thank You, Metro Detroit! D ear Detroit Jewish News Readers: Over the last four years, under the stewardship of the Detroit Jewish News Foundation, the direction of the Detroit Jewish News has seen many changes. A new and focused mission was created to guide both the culture of the organization and the content of the weekly publication. The establishment of that mission is...…
…40 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N T hrough programming, Friday night Shabbats, coffee hours and open office doors, the staff at Michigan State University Hillel and students of the Jewish Student Union are looking to establish a closeknit, supportive community. Having a community to fall back on is important for every student in college, and MSU Hillel and the JSU want to create a strong support system for each and every member of Michig...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 41 J N of JSU president in the past year. As part of the JSU, there is an annual retreat during which the entire board works together and facilitates thoughtful discussions on where the JSU is going next. Each year I have been able to be a part of such a great program, I’ve truly been blown away by the people who surround me at JSU/ Hillel. There were times in which I was working on a new project or try- ing to ...…
…42 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 C ollege has been nothing short of a crazy experience, which started with COVID and continued with political drama and the horrific events of Oct. 7. What it means to be a Jew on a college campus and in the world has fundamentally changed throughout my undergraduate career. Despite this, I am finishing my final semester at Grand Valley State University alongside a vibrant, caring and resilient Jewish commu...…
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…44 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 D uring the first month of this summer, I participated in the study abroad program at Wayne State University. During my time overseas, I traveled to Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands to study global supply chains with a focus on the automotive industry. This was truly an incredible experience as I learned about the intricacies of the different tiers of OEM suppliers, observed h...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 45 At Temple Israel’s Tyner Religious School, Jewish values come to life. Students not only learn about our Jewish history and traditions but live the values we are taught in ancient literature. For the 2024-2025 school year we are excited to build on our exciting, experiential, and innovative learning experiences for all grades. REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TODAY! GRADES K-3: Sunday mornings from 9:30 -11:30am...…
…46 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 A t a large institution like Michigan State University, the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel creates an academic home base for students. From the time I registered as a Jewish Studies minor, I found a welcoming and supportive environment. The Serling Institute’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping their students succeed academically and professionally, providing guidance, me...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 47 for a well-rounded and immersive experience. The Abramson Scholarship offers scholarships for research or internships focused on antisemitism and Holocaust studies in Europe, Israel or the U.S. These are just two of the dozen scholarships available, reflecting the Jewish Studies program’s dedication to student success and growth. There are also scholarships that cover tuition for Jewish Studies courses. STUD...…
…48 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 G uests “stepped right up” at Jewish Senior Life’s 23rd Annual Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration on June 21 at Adat Shalom Synagogue, celebrating 164 beloved members of the Jewish community who are 95 years of age and older. This year’s Under the Big Top circus-themed event was the brain- child of ringmaster Beth Robinson, director of Friends of Jewish Senior Life, and event co-chairs Joyce Ber...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 49 J N MAZEL TOV! Kwasman-Daniels L isa Daniels-Goldman and Dr. Kenneth Goldman, and Ken and Rebecca Daniels, all of West Bloomfield, announce the engagement of their daughter Arlyn Madison Daniels to Zachary Kwasman, son of Gayle and Steven Kwasman of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Arlyn and Zach met in their senior year at Michigan State University, where Arlyn earned a bachelor of science degree. She then went on to ea...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 5 J N Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofi t corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Learn more at MIBluesPerspectives.com/ReadyToHelp With the largest network of doctors and hospitals, coverage for mental health, an easy-to-use mobile app, a 24-hour nurse line and the MIBlue virtual assistant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care N...…
…50 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 O ver the past few months, I’ve been having conversations with leading thinkers, intellectuals, innovators and philanthropists for a BBC series on moral challenges of the 21st century. Among those I spoke to was David Brooks, one of the most insightful moralists of our time. His conversation is always scintillating, but one remark of his was particularly beautiful. It is a key that helps us unlock the e...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 51 vision is connected to the legal, halachic content of much of Devarim. On the one hand, we have this passionate declaration of love by God for a people; on the other we have a detailed code of law covering most aspects of life for individuals and the nation as a whole once it enters the land. Law and love are not two things that go obviously together. What has one to do with the other? That is what David Brook...…
…52 | AUGUST 15 • 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 Congregation B’nai Moshe ...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 53 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 SECULAR/HU...…
…54 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N Y ale Strom, who travels the world leading and playing violin with his varied folk band titled Hot Pstromi, has strong memories of growing up in Michigan. He recalls stories told of the discontinued Chasidic Aaron Israel Synagogue in Detroit as attended by his close relatives. That synagogue, known as the Stoliner Shul because members came from the Russian-based town of Stolin, has been sold and became t...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 55 J N W hat comes to mind when you hear the word maze? Are you picturing a one-dimensional black-and-white shape where the goal is to find the path from one opening to another or to the center? Well, you are in for a treat! It is time to catch up and keep up with the ever- evolving genius of Jacob Evan Smith and his creative enterprise MazySuzan. Smith has been drawing since before he can recall. He was especially...…
…56 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 M y bubbie was an expert mandel bread baker, as I am sure many of yours were, too! I can still remember the warmth of her kitchen and the sweet aroma that filled the air when she baked. Inspired by her traditional recipe, I decided to take a new spin on this classic treat. The result? A rich and chocolatey Brownie Mandel Bread. Imagine the delightful crunch of brownie brittle, and you’ll have an idea of...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 57 JUST FOR FUN See answers in next week’s issue. For answers to last week’s puzzle, see page 49. Can You Figure Out the Answers to These Brain Teasers? Q: If a doctor carries a black leather bag and a plumber carries a box of tools, what does a mohel carry? A: A bris kit. Jewish Jokeof the Week …
…58 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N RUDOLPH IS HARRIS, AGAIN; A CHILDREN’S MOVIE, A GAME SHOW AND A POLICE SHOW Maya Rudolph, 52, has agreed to appear as Vice President Kamala Harris on SNL for all of 2024. Rudolph played Harris in many SNL skits that aired during the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump and during the 2020 presidential campaign. Most thought her depiction was very funny without being mean (you can view the skits on Yo...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 59 J N S’MORE SHABBAT 5:30 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.) At Adat Shalom Synagogue. Lawn games, a hotdog cookout, Shabbat Kumbaya and a campfire. SHABBAT IN THE PARK 8-11 PM, AUG. 16 (FRI.) Hosted by the Downtown Synagogue. Welcome Shabbat and gather for a movie at New Center Park, 2998 W. Grand, Detroit. Kiddush, motzi and watch Barbie (rated PG-13) as part of the New Center Park’s Free Friday Night Movie Series. AT THE ...…
…6 | AUGUST 15 • 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: ...…
…DOG OF THE WEEK L ottie was rescued by Detroit Dog Rescue in more ways than one. After her rescue, the DDR team found out that Lottie had cancer. Thankfully, after surgery and a lot of care, (shout out to her fosters Bri and Joe), Lottie survived cancer and she is thriving! Lottie is a laid-back senior looking for a place to spend her golden years. She prefers a home where she can be pampered and be the center of attention. After livi...…
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…64 | AUGUST 15 • 2024 J N ARNOLD BLANK, 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., formerly of Potomac, Md., died July 30, 2024. Mr. Blank was the loving husband of Marilyn Blank for an incredible 63 years. Their enduring bond was a testament to their commitment and unwavering love. Arnold was devoted to his chil- dren, Judy and David Karp, Lauren and Barry Margolin, and Michael Blank. Arnold’s heart expanded even further when he became th...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 65 J N continued on page 66 of the late Raymond and the late Leona Cady. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life, Attn. Jo Rosen, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; or Humane Society of Michigan, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, michiganhumane.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MELVIN CLAYTON, 85, of West Bloomfi...…
…Hills, MI 48301, jewishdetroit.org/ send-a-tribute. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. JACOB DAVID, 77, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Pamela David; daughters and sons- in-law, Elizabeth and Bradley Schafer of Bloomfield Hills, Dr. Danielle and Mark Alperin of Franklin; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Denise David; sister and brother-in-law, Hanna and Constantine Sevi...…
…AUGUST 15 • 2024 | 67 J N daughter, Brooklynn Weiss; sister, Maxine “Mikki” Stein; nephew and niece. Michael (Renee) Stein and Jakki Stein. Interment was held at B’nai Israel Memorial Gardens in Novi. Contributions may be made to Special Olympics Team Farmington, c/o Special Olympics Michigan at Central Michigan University. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. BURTON H. GORELICK, 81, of Commerce Township, was born to Lillian and Osca...…
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