…42 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 Y ou are children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead, for you are a people holy to the Lord your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be His treasured possession.” (Deut. 14:1-2) These words have had a considerable history within Judaism. The first inspired the famous statement of Rabbi Akiva: “Beloved is man...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 43 anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the prophet’s grandson, at Karbala. People flagellate themselves with chains or cut themselves with knives until the blood flows. Some Shia authorities strongly oppose this practice.) The Torah sees such behavior as incompatible with kedushah, holiness. What is particularly interesting is to note the two-stage process in which the law is set out. It appears first in...…
…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 West Blo...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 45 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/HUMANISTIC Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit Farmington...…
…46 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 I n a little more than one decade, Jewish women have authored dozens of book- length graphic works focused on their personal lives as they navigate the conditions of modern Jewish life. Consumers of so-called “comics” have long appreciat- ed the many Jewish men who contributed words and draw- ings to the genre. Since Will Eisner’s influential A Contract with God, those authors have used the works to express ...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 47 child.” In melding the two sto- ries, Lightman explores child- bearing as a focus of desire, fear, doubt, anxiety and also as “central to Judaism.” In Broken Eggs, produced in collaboration with artist Emily Steinberg, Lightman writes, “Growing up Jewish, born 20 years after the end of World War II, there was a certain unspoken obligation that we, the next generation, would replace those lost in the Shoah . ....…
…48 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 GADOT’S NEW FLICK, MORE SACKLER TSURIS, ANIMATED FUN, BARBIE AND “OPPY” Heart of Stone is a thriller film that starts streaming on Netflix on Aug. 11. Basic plot: International intelligence agent Rachel Stone (Israeli actress Gal Gadot, 38) works for a mysterious “good guy” agency called Charter. This agency keeps a secret eye on other spy agencies. Stone, pretending to be a computer tech, infiltrates a ...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 49 ABSTRACT ART NOW-SEPT. 12 The art of Dr. Chanel Beebee at Swords into Plowshares Peace Center & Gallery, 33 E. Adams, Detroit; 313-963- 7575. RIVERFRONT EVENT AUG. 11-13 (FRI.-SUN.) “Good Moves, Good Grooves” will take place along the riverfront. The free weekend event will include a major concert, a youth three-on-three basketball tournament, a sports showcase and a 1-mile fun run. Presented by the Will...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 5 Safe area = 7.5 x 9.75 Trim blue area = 8.5 x 10.75 Bleed yellow area = 9 x 11.25 UB-A -DUB HONORING THE TAPPER FAMILY Leora & Mark Tapper Marla & Brian Young Barbara Tapper Patti & Steven Tapper Susan & Howard Tapper The Rogers Family Foundation PRESENTS Samantha and Ryan Lash TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 2 23 AD JOURNAL/ SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES HELP HONOR THE TAPPER FAMILY BY SERVING AS AN EVENT SPONSOR ...…
…50 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 yrs.); no cost for children under 2 years. Registration is required: temple-israel.org/ event/HavdalahCampOut. FILM THEATER 8 PM, AUG. 12 (FRI.) The Detroit Film Theater is in the DIA on Woodward in Detroit. Godland is a film directed by Hlynur Pálmason in 2022. In the late 19th century, a casually arrogant Danish priest Lucas (Elliott Crosset Hove) makes the perilous trek to Iceland’s sparsely populated ...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 51 Tuesday, August 22 11:30 am Jewish Senior Life I Meer Apartments 6760 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 Explore our community online at jslmi.org AUGUST 11:30 AM 22 Dine + Discover People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. There’s more to healthy aging than diet and exercise. Join us for lunch, and learn how a multidimensional approach to wellness can improve your quality of life with vital...…
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…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 53 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY RONELLE GRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Alan E. Schwartz: A Detroit Giant W hile he is best known as a legal legend who co-founded the prestigious Honigman law firm, Alan E. Schwartz was also a dedicated Jewish community leader, an avid Detroit supporter, a generous philanthropist and patron of the arts, a devoted public servant and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandf...…
…54 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY had a sense of humor, enjoying a good laugh over a clever joke. Inspired by their father’s example, all three children have continued his legacy of community service in their own lives. Schwartz earned honors and awards from numerous organizations for his selfless service, including the prestigious Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. ...…
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…56 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY Schwartz continued from 54 A. (Emily Camiener) Schwartz, Kurt N. (Susan) Schwartz and Ruthanne (Joe) Fuller; loving grandchildren, Chris Fuller, Mark (Charlotte Rizzi) Fuller, David (Rosemary) Fuller, Alana Schwartz, Derek (Lily Xie) Schwartz, Miles and Hugh Camiener, treasured great- grandchildren Henry and Jeremiah Fuller and many loving nieces, nephews, friends and colleagu...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 57 WENDY BRATT, 71, of Bloomfield Hills, died July 29, 2023. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marci and Daniel Bykat; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Andrew and Jenny Bratt; grandchildren, Lilac and Mira Bykat, and Ryder and Ellison Bratt; brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Joyce Epstein; many other loving relatives and friends. Mrs. Bratt was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Richard Bratt. Int...…
…OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY 58 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 compassion and unwaver- ing commitment to family and community. May her soul find eternal peace, and may her legacy continue to inspire us all. Mrs. Goutkovitch is sur- vived by her husband of 20 years, Yackob “Coby” Goutkovitch; mother, Carole Master, and her partner, Sandy Tarnopol; children, Dr. Avery Mendelson, and his fiancée, Sarah Duffield, Ben and Mary Gutkovitch, Ethan...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 59 DANIEL NEEDLE, 36, of Southfield, died July 29, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Sandy Needle; daughter, Isabella “Izzy”; sister and brother-in-law, Dori and Anders Borgquist; grand- mother, Blanche Needle; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Needle was the beloved son of the late Ernie Needle; the dear grandson of the late Philip S. Needle, the late Lois Nisenson and the late Morry Ni...…
…6 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 1942 - 2023 Covering and Connecting Jewish Detroit Every Week To make a donation to the DETROIT JEWISH NEWS FOUNDATION go to the website www.djnfoundation.org 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: Det...…
…60 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 OBITUARIES OF BLESSED MEMORY continued from page 59 Summer, Miriam Hecht and Ivan Zackheim, and Deborah Hecht and Joseph Falik. She is also survived by Erwin Simon’s children, Mary and Alan Loesberg, Judy and Richard Cooper, and Richard and Sandra Simon; 12 grand- children; 10 great-grandchil- dren. She was predeceased by a beloved granddaughter. Contributions may be directed to Detroit Institute of Arts, ...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 61 D elores Michael, 96, of Troy, died July 15, 2023. She passed away from natural causes Saturday, July 15, 2023. Delores was born on Jan. 13, 1927, in Detroit, to Irving and Helen Rubin (who emigrated to the United States from Russia and Lithuania, respectively). She was the younger sister of Norman. Delores attended schools in the Detroit area and, after graduating high school, she continued her education by...…
…Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org 62 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 W riting a column like this week’s Looking Back is a tough exercise. On one hand, it is a real pleasure and distinct honor to write about an accomplished person from Detroit’s Jewish community, a person who really made an impact with her life. On the other hand, it’s a sad affair because I’m ...…
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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 7 My family was moved by Nir’s passion for his community and Israel and began to understand why he and so many others choose to live there — it’s their home. After some sand surfing, we headed down to Mitzpe Ramon and checked into the Beresheet, our home base in the south. We enjoyed repelling, hiking ...…
…8 | AUGUST 10 • 2023 PURELY COMMENTARY W hen we look at Israel’s situation — in domestic politics and diplomatically — no clear picture emerges; we have to break it down into components. First, the United States. America is on the eve of the 2024 presidential race, with President Joe Biden fighting for survival. He has to deal with the ongoing misconduct of his son Hunter. His support for Ukraine has been a source of gro...…
…AUGUST 10 • 2023 | 9 Limitless Jewish Learning Limitless Jewish Learning FALL/WINTER CATALOG OF CLASSES IS HERE! jccdet.org/JLearn for the complete catalog JLearn JLearn It’s SNEAK PEEK WEEK at JLearn on ZOOM! We invite the community to sample some of our newest Fall classes and best instructors at NO COST during our Sneak Peek Week, beginning September 5. Choose from morning or evening sessions, Tuesday through Friday, each lasting 20...…
…$200 Aug. 3-9, 2023 / 16-22 Av 5783 JEWISH NEWS THE DETROIT thejewishnews.com Jewish Life in Traverse City Chabad of Traverse City doubles the Jewish activities in the Up North destination. See page 12 …
…10 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 guest column Mr. Herzog Goes to Washington I t’s never a surprise to see that anything having to do with Israel is going to invoke controversy. Such was once again the case on Wednesday, July 19, when the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, a soft- spoken, center- left politician who holds a ceremonial position, came to Congress to address a joint session in commemoration of Israel’s 75th anniversary. Th...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 11 nuclear weapons for peaceful purposes.” “We have no conflict with the Iranian people,” he said, “but allowing Iran to become a nuclear state is unacceptable,” which once again sent the crowd to their feet in a loud show of support. On the issue of criticism of Israel, he made it clear that it’s perfectly acceptable, but when it “crosses the line of negation of Israel’s right to exist, that’s antisemitism.” H...…
…12 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 IN TRAVERSE CITY Jewish Life OUR COMMUNITY COVER STORY Chabad of Traverse City doubles the Jewish activities in the Up North destination. JENNIFER LOVY CONTRIBUTING WRITER …
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 13 W hen Peter Sander heard that a Chabad center was coming to Traverse City, he was excited to have a place to go for Jewish programming. When its founders, Rabbi Laibel and Chaya Shemtov, arrived earlier this year, he was there to help the young couple move in. Chabad of Traverse City opened its doors in March, joining Congregation Beth Shalom, the only synagogue in Traverse City, and doubling the opportu...…
…14 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE Five years ago, Sander says, the couple began transitioning to a more religious lifestyle, keeping kosher and observing Shabbat. They even thought of moving to a place with a more observant Jewish community. But then he saw a Facebook post announcing the Traverse City Chabad Center. “I was brought to tears, honestly. There is a significant Jewish population in Northern Michigan...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 15 Traverse City Highlights For people looking for a weekend Up North, Traverse City has a lot to offer — lakes, rivers, the trails through beautiful woodlands and vibrant agritourism. Known for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, cherry orchards and vineyards, Traverse City provides a perfect backdrop to connect with family, friends or just yourself. Each weekend offers something special. See what’s com...…
…16 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 OUR COMMUNITY T he Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) is actively investigating “hate-motivated vandalism” — one with antisemitic intention — at two off-campus University of Michigan fraternity houses. The vandalism consists of homophobic and antisemitic sym- bols, including a swastika at one of the locations on Oxford Road, loca- tion of the Jewish frat house Sigma Alpha Mu. The other location is on Geddes ...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 17 F ourteen-year-old Ezra Shere holds the world record for completing a Pyraminx — just 1.14 seconds. The incoming West Bloomfield High School soph- omore can solve the Pyraminx even faster at home than in competition, averaging a mere 0.67 seconds. He lives in West Bloomfield with his mother, Adat Shalom Synagogue’s former longtime rabbi, Rachel Shere, his father, Dan, and brother, Avi. Solving a Pyraminx, or a...…
…18 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 W est Bloomfield’s Temple Shir Shalom was founded by Rabbi Dannel I. Schwartz in 1988 with just 30 families in a converted office building on Maple Road. The synagogue, now with more than 900 families, is expanding its facilities with an eye to the future. Schwartz founded the Reform congregation after leaving a position at Bloomfield Township’s Temple Beth El at the end of 1987. Shir Shalom’s 30 foundin...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 19 continued on page 20 was being constructed. “From day one, one thing I appreciated seeing in the mission statement was the idea of inclusion. Everyone has a voice; everyone has something to offer; everyone is valued here,” Moskowitz said. Rabbi Daniel A. Schwartz and Cantor Penny Steyer are also integral parts of Shir Shalom’s clergy. The temple hosts many special events and programs, including interac...…
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…20 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 Now Rabbi Emeritus Dannel Schwartz is proud to witness Shir Shalom’s expansion. A mission-driven, post-denominational congregation is what was needed in Detroit around the time of Shir Shalom’s creation, Schwartz says, and the continued growth shows there’s still something to that. “During the pandemic, a lot of congregations lost members, but we gained them. We’re not just a service station; we’re a meaningfu...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 21 A s disconcerting as it may feel to be set up with someone who’s totally wrong for you, worse yet is to be written off as incompatible before you’ve even gone out. If Maureen Greenwald had listened to her friend instead of her heart, she wouldn’t have gotten together with Lenny Schiffman, who’s been her husband for almost 50 years. In 1961, Maureen Greenwald was 11 years old and taking classes at the Julie ...…
…22 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 R abbi Bentzi Geisinsky of Chabad of Bingham Farms noted the unique timing on the Jewish calendar when he welcomed the community gathered for the grand open- ing and ribbon cutting of the summer pop-up Franklin Judaic Art Studio in Franklin. The opening of Franklin Judaic Art Studio fell during the three-week mourning period referred to as the Three Weeks that takes place annually between the 17th of Tammu...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 23 Judaic Art Studio is Marci Bratt Bykat. Marci turned to Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in response to the chal- lenge of raising children in America with a full appreciation of their Jewish identity. She wrote her thesis on the vital need for each Jewish community to have a Jewish art center. In her words, such a center fosters “collaboration, curiosity and diverse perspectives.” It is bash...…
…24 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 M ore children than ever are being diag- nosed with autism spectrum disorder, largely attributed to progress in early detection and greater under- standing and awareness; and the question of where families should turn and what decisions they should make after the diagnosis is a universal dilem- ma. A few months after Kim and Lenny Kerwin’s son Bennett was diagnosed with autism in November 2020 at 2 years old...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 25 coverage they might have for therapies, to helping find the right doctors and schools, all the way through helping place autistic individuals in good-paying jobs. No matter the question, the navigator becomes a resource to families and individuals seeking assistance. “You can call any of them and they’ll say, ‘Here’s who you talk to about a trust, here’s who you talk to about an Individualized Education Prog...…
…26 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 T he Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center (ECC) located at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield will be holding an open house for prospective students and their families on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. The preschool, founded in 1976 and accepts children as young as newborns up to pre-K 4-year-olds, will restart its enrichment program for the coming academic year alongside...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 27 thirds of students at the preschool are Jewish and a third are not, Bogorad, who lives in West Bloomfield and has two daughters ages 6 and 11, added: “Although we are a Jewish preschool, we find that our Jewish values are embraced by so many families in the community.” Many working families choose the school because of its flexible extended hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and because of the family atmosphere, with...…
…28 | AUGUST 3 • 2023 National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) held its annual installation event at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, where new officers and board members were installed, and the Ruth Caplan Savage Volunteer Award was pre- sented. The program began with a wel- come speech by Janice Cherkasky, installation chair. Sallyjo Levine, president of NCJW|MI, delivered the annual report, and Lynn Lieberman, NCJW ...…
…AUGUST 3 • 2023 | 29 The People JARC Serves Journey Down the Yellow Brick Road A warm Michigan summer evening was the perfect setting for a recent outdoor movie night for the people JARC serves. Nearly 100 attendees, including adults with developmental disabilities accompanied by caregivers, guardians and JARC staff, gathered on June 21 at Bowers Farms in Bloomfield Hills to enjoy snacks and beverages as they watched a screen...…
