…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 55 J N I t has been said that many people get lost in thought because it is such unfamiliar territory. I am pleased, however, by the number of people who have shared with me their enjoyment at reading word play that needs to be thought about. In several instances recently, many of these same folks have sent me puns they have come across and they thought worthy of sharing. I would like to pay this forward by pri...…
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…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 57 J N OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY JEFFREY BERSHAD, 46, of Farmington, died Nov. 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Casandra Bershad; parents, Barbara and Stan Bershad; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Eric and Shanelle Bershad; sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Brad McMahon; nieces and nephews, Georgette, Joshua, Pierce, Vivienne and Violette; uncles, Howard (Joane) Slusky, Ken (Lenie) Bershad; aunt, Car...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N IDF-Michigan Chapter or the National Parkinsons Foundation. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DR. LESLIE R. “LES” COHEN, 73, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2024. Les graduated as valedictorian of Niles North High School (class of ’69). In the summer of ’68, he was a research student at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, solidifying his desire to join the medical...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 59 J N Eliana, Brandon and Liam Zeitlin, Aly and Olivia Tarquinio, Nora and Goldie Kroin, Levi and Harry Faye, and Arielle McCloud; many other loving family members and friends. Milton was the beloved husband of the late Helen Faye. 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. DR. HOWARD FEIT, 81, of...…
…6 | DECEMBER 5 • 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 | DECEMBER 5 • 2024 J N ARLENE HERMAN, 94, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 23, 2024. She was born in Detroit, graduated from Central High School followed by attendance at Michigan State University. She was a great wife, mother, relative and friend. Mrs. Herman is survived by her husband of 62 years, Morton Herman; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Sharon Herman, Richard Herman, Jim and Brenda Herman, and Michael Herman; daughte...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 61 DR. GERALD SHERMAN, 88, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 24, 2024. Dr. Sherman is survived by his wife of 63 years, Renee Sherman; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Sherman and Alexis Schostak, and Ted and Emily Sherman; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Erik Stamell; grandchildren, Jason, Eric, Tom, Andrew and Adeline Sherman, Alex, Bradley and Charlie Stamell, and Hayley and Benji Schostak; sister and broth...…
…T his issue of the JN has its annual “Gift Guide.” I thought I should assist you with a few great ideas from the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History. Research for “Gifts” is not a straightforward proposition. The term is mentioned on a mere 69,030 pages! This amounts to about 15% of all the pages for the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the JN over the past 100+ years. Detroit’s Jewish community just loves ...…
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…Annual New Year’s Day Gallery Auction Featuring a Bronze sculpture by Marshall Fredericks, 18th-20th c. Furniture & Art including twenty paintings & sculptures by Ann Arbor artists Leon Makielski & Gerome Kamrowski, a Steinway Adams model piano, Sterling Silver, Estate Jewelry & more! View the catalog & bid online by visiting www.SchmidtsAntiques.com. 5138 West Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 info@schmidtsantiques.com 734-434-...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 7 J N of “The Churkendoose, ” a parable of tolerance about a barnyard misfit (part chicken, part turkey, part duck) scorned by the other animals until they learn the lesson of tolerance. When I entered junior high, I heard the words “dirty Jew” for the first time. The slur wasn’t directed at me, but the sting was considerable. Growing up, I had heard stories about evil people named Nazis who hurt and killed Je...…
…I n a city defined by its resil- ience, the Grand Ballroom of Detroit’s Renaissance Center shimmered with hope and unity at Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 3. It was an evening where over 2,500 people from every corner of Michigan gathered — not just to celebrate but to share in something deeply human: the act of coming together to support each other. The theme of unity wasn’t merely spo- OUR COMMUNITY ON THE C...…
…DECEMBER 5 • 2024 | 9 J N ken — it was lived. Attendees from all walks of life, from elected officials and business leaders to devoted parents and alumni, filled the room with an energy that transcended division. With an illustrious lineup of speakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, and former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the evening was a testam...…
