…obituaries SLYVIA ALPER, 93, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 21, 2014. She is survived by her sisters, Bernice Alper Golde of West Bloomfield, Norine Alper Enger of Warren; nephews, Louis Hoffman, David Golde; nieces, Lori Shankman, Arlene Hargreaves; and the devoted staff at JARC. She is also remem- bered by many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Contributions may be made to JARC. Interment took place at the Clover Hill Park ...…
…of Australia, Ellen Ruth Katz of Ann Arbor; sister, Sophie Mordis of Ann Arbor; grandchildren, Daniel Cheetham, Benjamin and Katie Katz, Seth Cheetham; great-grandson, Ethan Katz; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives, including Sharon and Chuck Newman, Allan Newman and Rosalind Wares, David and Judi Mordis, Deet Newman and John Moga, and Laura Mordis-Jackson. Mr. Katz was the beloved husband of the late Sally Katz; dear bro...…
…Yeshiva BETH YEHUDAH n-rn' rt>3 rive,* During the coming week, the students of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah will study in memory of the following departed friends. In addition, Kaddish will be said during the daily minyan. 8 Kislev Nov. 30, 2014 Perel Schwartz Rose Hannah Solomon Isidore Sosnick W Chodoroff Stanley Gelfund Richard Gooel Charles G Halpert Bessie Kunin Louis Langwald Ernest Levi Florence Pollack Lillie Spector Albert Sufferin Art...…
…Platman and Rosie Platman; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin Platman and Jane Little of Oregon; sister-in-law, Helene Platman; nieces and nephews. Mr. Platman was the cherished father of the late Sharon Platman; the loving brother of the late Hetty Winterman and the late Joe Platman. Interment was at Oakview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, www.alz.org . Arrangements...…
…obituaries Obituaries from page 97 RONALD SHARE, 80, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 22, 2014. He was the stepfather of Jerry (Connie) Adams and Michael Phillips; loving grandfather of Bridget Wayman, Colleen (Michael) Horvath, Meghan Share and Teressa Share; great-grandfather of PK, Dow, Aiden and Mannix; brother-in-law of Judy Vine; uncle of Michael Vine, Allen Vine and Sandy Vine Sirlin; devoted friend of Shelley and Michael Letzer. He is s...…
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…Jewish edu for college students by college students November 20, 2014 / 27 Cheshvan 5775 VOLUME 5, NO. 4 Wolverines For Israel U-M pro-Israel student groups led successful advocacy event on Diag. Alex Adler and Erica Mindel } jewish@edu writers hen it comes to Israel on college campuses, outside communities typically perceive campuses as hostile, polarized environments. BDS, mock evic- tion notices and protests are quick to attract ...…
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…>> editor's picks CLASSICAL NOTES About 4•1 The Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents pianist Paul Barnes, longtime cham- pion of minimalist composer Philip Glass and other American composers, in An Evening of Detroit Premieres at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Music Box at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The informal concert includes cabaret-style seating, a cash bar and com- plimentary snacks. $30 general admis- sion/$15 st...…
