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Jews in the D Time to Be Counted 10 Detroit’s Jews in under-represented populations respond to the 2020 Census.
Family First 16 Jewish Senior Life encourages families to take in loved ones from independent living.
Federation Delivers Fresh, Healthy Meals to Seniors in Need 16
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A Jewish Lens 28 Local teen among winners in Israeli photo contest.
Printing PPE 18 FJA staff creates protective face shields for medical workers with 3D printer.
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e would all like to pride ourselves on for openers being well read, versed in music and avid theatergoers. We are all that, as can be shown if we listen to the terms that pepper our conversations. We have been told, “All the world’s a stage.” Remember that when things don’t go well; buck Sy Manello yourself up with Editorial the advice that the Assistant your cue to bring the curtain down on show must go on. If all those antics. Know that you are dealing your plans for an activity are ready, then with a character. you must get the show on the road. Of Concertgoers be advised. When you course, anyone who tries to grab the learn that a favorite group or performer spotlight will be identified as a ham will be coming to town, it will be music and will undoubtedly refuse to share to your ears. Be sure that you are fit as the limelight. You will note also that he/she may try to take center stage and a fiddle and hit the right note for your family by purchasing tickets. When upstage everyone else, especially if there someone complains often, like a broken is recognition to be offered. That will be
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record, you must face the music, march to your own drummer and all that jazz. Do you wear your emotions on your sleeve? Then someone can read you like a book. Are you at all secretive? No? Then you have nothing to fear since your life is an open book. In your daily actions you tend to go by the book; that is admirable. If you are ever unsure as to how to proceed, take a page from someone’s book, someone you admire. Try every trick in the book to make something work in your favor; when it’s over, close the book on it. Do not belabor anything. Remember, however, that if you are found to be in the wrong, someone will throw the book at you. Whoever said that culture was confined to the walls of a theater, auditorium or library? Surely not us, the creatures of culture!
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Sacrifice and Action: What we should think about today ROBERT AND LISA ARONSON
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ast week’s Torah portion, Tsav, dealt with the ritual of “Korbanot,” the intricacies of animal sacrifices. It would seem this practice is no longer relevant in today’s world, but the root of the word “Korban” is “Karov,” which means closeness. The act of sacrifice is, in fact, an opportunity for each of us to re-ignite our closeness with God. In Genesis, the Torah tells us that man has mastery over the animal kingdom. Through the act of sacrifice we give up our mastery of the world and realize that we are not in control; God is our creator. The sacrifice is actually a platform on which we relinquish our control and re-affirm our closeness with God. Our closeness to God compels us to reflect on the purpose of why God has placed us here in His world. It encourages us to think about the resources God has blessed us with and motivates
us to share it with others. This brings us to the special challenge we face today in confronting the coronavirus, the modern-day plague. We have a choice: We can be paralyzed by anxiety and fear. We can brood over the losses in our economy and how it affects us personally. It is easy to forget God during this difficult time. The other choice is to learn the lesson of the “Korban”: It is through the act of giving to others in deepest humility that we truly understand we are not in control. By giving from our heart we are re-connecting with God. Today our Jewish community is facing great challenges: Many of our elderly require food deliveries and additional care giving. We need personal protective equipment for these caregivers. Many who are out of work will require emergency financial assistance. Our people with disabilities are isolated
at home and need personal support services. Parents can no longer pay tuition at our schools. Our Jewish Federation has launched an emergency campaign to respond to these needs. Now is the time to act by giving to this campaign. Bari Weiss, in her recent New York Times column “The Coronavirus Preys on Jews’ Biggest Strength,” writes: “If Jewish history has a theme, it is resilience — the ability to renew and revive community during our darkest hours. Now, as ever, the people poised to show us the way forward are those who have been most connected all along.” It is time now for each of us to act, as we have always done in the past. It is our collective action which defines our great Jewish community of Detroit. Robert Aronson is former CEO of Federation and its chief development advisor. Lisa is his wife.
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ere at the Jewish News, we’re trying to strike a balance between serious and necessary COVID-19 coverage and what the late, beloved children’s PBS host Mr. Rogers would have called “look to the helpers” stories. Because there are always people who are helping. Andrew Lapin How can we all be Editor helpers? Of course, the No. 1 thing is continued social distancing practices. As much as you can stay safely inside and away from other people to avoid inadvertently catching or spreading the disease, you should. We also spotlight many local fundraising efforts, nonprofits and volunteer-run programs that are always in need of support — both in print and online. But another, very easy thing you can do to be a helper is less obvious: Fill out the 2020 U.S. Census. That’s why we’ve devoted our cover this week to it. An accurate count of every Southeast Michigan resident will ensure future federal funding and fair Congressional representation. That helps during crises like these, when any and all available funds are desperately needed. On page 14, you can read about Oakland County’s new interactive map of all confirmed COVID-19 patients by ZIP code. Having this kind of invaluable local information is only possible if residents take their role as U.S. citizens seriously and support our governmental institutions by doing things like filling out the Census. Even if you missed the April 1 deadline, don’t worry — you will still have an opportunity to be counted. Turn to page 10 for more information. And thank you for doing your part.
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hloroquine, the anti-malarial drug, has been in the news as a possible cure for COVID-19. The efficacy of this drug is unproven. Only one promising study out of France has suggested that the drug, in Jill Gutmann combination Special to the with an Jewish News antibiotic, might prove effective. Later studies have not confirmed these findings and, in fact, have shown no statistically significant change between current treatments and the drug combination. So we should not count our chickens before they hatch. In fact, there has actually been harm done through suggesting this is a cure: Two people used the drug to treat themselves, with one dying and another in serious condition. Physicians are hoarding the drugs, and people who need the pharmaceuticals for known treatments are not able to get it. In this pandemic that is unsettling the world, all hands are on deck to find a cure and a vaccine. The question is whether Jewish people can use experimental treatments. To answer this, one must first understand the Jewish view of medicine.
“…Be fruitful and multiply: fill the Earth and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky and every living thing that moves on the Earth (Genesis 1:28).” The obligation to “subdue it, and rule over [it]” empowers us to seek medical assistance (The Lonely Man of Faith by R. Soloveitchik). In fact, the Talmud goes further, describing the need to seek medical intervention: “In danger, one must not rely on miracle” (BT, Kiddushin 39b). The implication of these warnings is clear that one must do whatever is available and possible to try to intervene with known medicine and treatments. There is an inherent duty as a Jew to seek medical attention that is preventative and curative. Rabbinic scholars divide treatment into two categories: those that are refuah bedukah (treatment where efficacy is proven) and refuah she’einah bedukah (treatment where efficacy is unproven). Proven treatments must always be used. For example, a person with strep throat must take appropriate medicine to cure strep throat. On the other hand, experimental treatments are not required to be
used, as there is no known efficacy. The rabbis of the Talmud and later authorities believe a person should not intentionally place himself in danger; but if a person is going to die, the calculus shifts. In this case, experimental treatments are permissible but not mandatory. Patients must be informed of the risks and benefits in order to make an informed decision on whether to partake in experimental treatments. In these trying times, we might hope for the miracle of a cure, but we must be careful not to cause harm through rash action. This is going to be a marathon and not a sprint for our physicians, nurses and researchers. Our Jewish values direct us to put our trust in researchers and scientists following best practices regarding experimental treatments, with the hope of finding a treatment that is refuah bedukah. Jill Abromowitz Gutmann is a Jewish bioethicist, Rebbetzin of Temple Kol Ami and mom to four daughters. She has worked as an ethicist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Israeli Ministry of Health and the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has taught Jewish Ethics for Melton International, the Florence Melton School of Metro Detroit and of Auckland, New Zealand.
The name Adat Shalom means The Congregation of peace. We are a community who believes that even in the most difficult and unlikely circumstances we can find ways to bring wholeness, hope, healing and peace into our lives and into the world. Our shul began in 1943, during the worst moments in the history of our people and of the world. Antisemitism was increasing, even in the Detroit area. Our founders said that this is exactly the right time to build a shul, the right time to stand up for what is right and good. We are their spiritual descendants today. We will always work for peace and welfare of the Jewish People and all of God's creation. B’Shalom, Physically distant. Spiritually connected. Adat Shalom Synagogue is virtually open! We are finding new ways to be together. Join us for evening Minyan by video conference or phone. At the conclusion of Shabbat we will virtually celebrate Havdalah together. You can participate in much of our programming as planned from your own home! For information see the calendar at www.adatshalom.org/covid-19. Rabbi Bergman's blog is full of stories for the kids and teachings for the adults. If you follow Adat Shalom on Facebook, you'll find messages and music from Rabbi Bergman, Rabbi Shere, and Hazzan Gross. As we all know, things are changing day by day, so please check our website, www.adatshalom.org for the most up-to-date information. Stay focused and well!
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Yiddish Limerick Passover Di shtub azay Pesachdik, di tzimern will shine Der tish azay shain mit di glezlakh of vine. Mir essn un trinken, the Haggadah we read Mir zingen di zmiros, ich bin hayzerik un mid. It’s Pesach, mein Pesach, so please kum arayn.
Finding Comfort It is extremely difficult if not utterly impossible to find any kind of comfort in the current situation. However, a picture sent to me this morning on Facebook may provide, what we call in Hebrew: hatzie nechama, or half a comfort. It showed a Jewish Israeli wearing a tallit standing in prayer next to a Magen David vehicle, and to his right a Muslim praying on a prayer mat. If this notion of being in this together will endure, perhaps there is now a better hope for peace between Arab and Jew in my native Israel.
Di shtub: the house Azay Pesachdik: so Pesach ready Di tzimern: the rooms Der tish azay shain: the table so beautiful Mit di glezlakh: with the little glasses of wine Mir essn un trinken: we eat and we drink Mir zingen di zmiros: we sing the hymns Ich bin hayzerik un mid: I am hoarse and tired Kum arayn: come inside. By Rachel Kapen
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Better Understanding of Passover On this Passover we, and also our neighbors this time, will come closer to and better understand the experience of our ancestors some 33 centuries ago sequestered in their homes while the angel of death roams the streets outside. Dennis L. Green Farmington Hills
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Time to be Counted Detroit’s Jews in underrepresented populations respond to the 2020 Census. SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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y now, every American has received an invitation to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. This letter from the U.S. Census Bureau provides an individual Census ID number for easy response on the internet, along with a phone number for assistance, with a requested deadline of April 1, 2020. Through the next few months, census takers will be following up with households who do not respond or who require special assistance to do so. The 2020 Census data will alloAnswering nine simple questions cate federal resources (money) and is estimated to take less than 10 federal representation (the number minutes, but it can help ensure of representatives in the House of that each community receives its Representatives) according to the fair share of $675 billion in fedpopulation distribution of responeral funds for highways, police dents. So, there’s a lot at stake. Every and fire protection, job training, person needs to be counted. school lunches, health care and But there are potential obstacles much more. for some respondents, including lack Many federal program funds of fluency in English, vision limitaare allocated based upon poptions, cognitive impairments and ulation, so the government mental health problems. needs to know who lives where, The U.S. Census Bureau, local including age, housing type governments and nonprofit agencies and other basic demographic are engaged in a multimedia camdata. Congressional represenpaign to encourage everyone to com- tation also is determined by the plete their census forms. Census. “We want to make sure that everyone can respond to the 2020 Census,” said Char Yates, a Census Bureau media specialist based out of its regional office in Chicago. Yates added that the bureau provides translated web pages and Ellen Betel, right, helped her mother, guides in 59 non-English languages, as well as in Braille Lenore Crawford, complete the 2020 U.S. Census form online. and large print.
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REACHING EVERYONE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY In Detroit’s Jewish community, Jewish Senior Life (JSL) has many residents whose first language is Russian. Most live in the Teitel and Prentis apartments in Oak Park, which together have more than 340 apartments. While these residents typically understand some English, filling out even a simple form may be daunting, and a government request for information might seem to be of more concern than it would for someone born in the U.S. However, a bilingual conversation with two Russian American residents of Teitel Apartments indicated an understanding of the purpose of the census and a willingness to complete the form. Larissa Kleshchik, Teitel’s resident service coordinator, translated when necessary during an interview with residents Valentina and Paulina. Valentina, who declined to give her last name, emigrated from Shakalin Island in Russia two years ago. Paulina moved from the Moscow area nine years ago. Both had heard about the census. “It’s very important. Every vote counts, depending on where people live. It’s important to know demographics,” Valentina said. Each woman planned to try and complete the forms, probably with assistance from family members or Kleshchik, who helped residents 10 years ago with the previous census. However, due to coronavirus restrictions that have taken hold in Michigan since this interview, family members and others cannot visit any JSL
“It’s very important. Every vote counts, depending on where people live. It’s important to know demographics.” — VALENTINA residence, so their interaction is limited to phone calls and email. Kleshchik says many residents have received their forms, and some have contacted her for help. At JSL’s Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield, administrator Marcia Mittleman says they posted a notice about the importance of the census some time ago, offering assistance, if needed. She says many of their residents are college-educated and a large number have computers. Meer has a volunteer who normally helps residents with any computer issues, but communal activities have been canceled due to COVID-19. However, a Meer social worker is helping some residents complete the form online or by phone. Only a “handful” of residents have left Meer to move in with their families because of the pandemic, Mittleman says. JSL also operates assisted living facilities, including Fleischman Residence in West Bloomfield. Jo Strausz Rosen, JSL executive director of development, said, “These forms are overwhelming for them. Some have family members who do not live close by and would rely on the help of our staff and volunteers.” Mary Blowers, activity director at Fleischman, said she will “make rounds on all
three floors, including the residents of the memory care floor.” She assisted individuals who needed help voting in the recent elections and plans to do the same for the census. Lenore Crawford, 91, lived at All Seasons West Bloomfield until recently, but moved to her daughter’s home after several people there tested positive for COVID-19. Her daughter, Ellen Betel of West Bloomfield, was a civics and government teacher, who understands the importance of the census. “Mom did fine with it,” Betel says. “We (Ellen and her husband Ed) did it for her, with her and with her understanding.” REACHING THOSE IN GROUP HOMES Residents of group living situations, such as skilled nursing facilities, residential treatment centers and group homes, are also supposed to be included in the census count. To accomplish this, the Census Bureau contacts an administrator at each group facility to include all residents in the census count. In Detroit’s Jewish community, two agencies — JARC, based in Farmington Hills, and Kadima, based in Southfield — operate group homes. At JARC, which provides
residential and support services for people with developmental disabilities, Kristen Mack, chief program officer, spoke to a Census Bureau staff member as a first step to ensure that JARC’s group home residents are included in the count. Shaindle Braunstein, JARC’s CEO, said that Mack will complete the census tally for JARC when the form is provided. Kadima offers residential, therapeutic and social services for those with mental health issues. Eric Edelman, Kadima’s executive director, said, “The Census Bureau has reached out to Kadima to ensure that the people we serve are included in the census. This is even more important as vulnerable populations, including people with chronic mental health challenges, are often undercounted.” As of the third week of March, Kadima hadn’t received the census form, but Edelman says it could have been delayed because of the public health emergency. Even with the coronavirus pandemic, the work of the 2020 Census continues, although more time has been allocated for certain interim goals. The first “nonresponse follow-up and re-interviews” were scheduled for May 13-July 31, but have been pushed back to May 28-Aug. 14. By Dec. 31, 2020, the U.S. Census is scheduled to deliver each state’s total count and then provide local counts needed for legislative redistricting by April 1, 2021. It’s a huge job requiring everyone’s cooperation.
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akland County has released an online map of all local confirmed COVID-19 cases, allowing residents to search by ZIP code. As of April 5, the county had reported 3,074 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, with hundreds new cases being confirmed by the day. The death toll sat at 165 as of Monday morning. “There is a balance between being transparent and getting as much information out to the public as we can, and protecting people’s privacy and not alarming the public,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter told the Jewish News. “We have had a lot of internal discussions about what information is most helpful to the public, and doing the map by ZIP code proved to be the balance that we struck.” The map allows residents to click on any ZIP code and view the population number of each city, the total number of cases and the percentage of individuals that test positive for the virus. Experts ask that people use caution when interpreting the data. “The caution is that if you are in a ZIP code that has a high number, you may feel more reason to be scared,
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but if you’re in a ZIP code with a low number, you may let your guard down,” Coulter said. “Neither one of those is the case. It simply means that the person who tested positive resides in that ZIP code, and that does not mean that is where they got the virus.” Oakland County Health Department Director Kathy Forzley emphasizes that the map reflects where the testing is occurring, and over time, it will evolve as COVID-19 tests and test results become more readily available. “This map will be very useful for the public, but also useful for public health officials,” Forzley said. “We will utilize this every day, and we want to make sure that we understand what is happening in our local communities so we can work with our local officials, groups and faith-based organizations.” Forzley hopes this map helps people realize that COVID-19 is spreading widely through community transmission. “Without people really embracing the idea that we do have communitywide transmission, people begin to feel complacent,” Forzley said. “Your community might not have a lot of confirmed cases on the map simply because there
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isn’t testing in your area. This does not mean that your community is safer than others in Oakland County.” Coulter and Forzley hope this map will enable community leaders seeing higher numbers to ask themselves, “What do we think is going on here?” and “Are we doing everything we can to keep ourselves and the other members of the community safe?” “This map can serve as a good, visual reminder for social distancing and other public health messages that we have been giving so people in the community can double down and begin to ask themselves those questions in a more serious way,” Coulter said. To help slow the spread, Forzley and Coulter are urging Oakland County residents to abide by social distancing requirements, limit trips to grocery stores and utilize delivery services whenever possible.
“People also need to not invite family members over to their home for celebrations because although we all need our families, we need to find another way to visit them by utilizing all the technology at our hands,” Forzley added. If residents of Oakland County have any questions or concerns, the county’s website has every piece of data collected on the spread of the virus, plus additional resources and guidelines. “We’re at the point in the pandemic where we are still at an upward trajectory and everyone needs to take this very seriously,” Coulter said. “We might not have any new recommendations for you besides stay at home and practice good hygiene, but it is more important than ever and it is still the best way to stop this pandemic.” The map can be viewed at www. oakgov.com/covid/casesbyzip.html.
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Schools Closed For Remainder of Year Whitmer’s order pushes remote learning; seniors can still graduate. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER
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ov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 school buildings in Michigan to close for the remainder of the school year. Students will finish out the year through a remote learning plan unless restrictions become lifted. School employees and contractors may still use district facilities for their remote learning instructions. They will be paid through the remainder of the school year. “As a parent, I understand the challenge closing schools creates for parents and guardians across the state, which is why we are setting guidelines for schools to continue remote learning and ensuring parents have resources to continue their children’s education from the safety of their homes,� Whitmer said in a press release. Each district is tasked with developing an individualized distance learning plan. District plans must detail how they will provide opportunities for students to learn remotely and how schools will manage and monitor their progress. If the district’s plan relies on online instruction, they must ensure that every student has access to an appropriate device and internet access. All Michigan high school seniors will be given the opportunity to graduate this year. Schools must award credits and grades for courses taken based
on all coursework completed through March 11, with an optional final exam or other cumulative project, according to language in the executive order. All standardized tests, including the M-STEP and the SAT, will be canceled and will have make-up dates in October. JEWISH SCHOOLS’ RESPONSE Hillel Day School will resume its remote learning plan after Passover break on April 20. “We will continue to enhance, adapt, learn and grow in the ways that best serve our students during these most extraordinary times,� Hillel said in a statement. Frankel Jewish Academy will also continue its online learning program. The building will remain closed until the last day of school on June 12. “We will continue to support our seniors as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives, and provide all other grades with the instruction and guidance necessary for a smooth transition to normalcy next year,� Rabbi Azaryah Cohen, FJA Head of School, said in a statement. Farber Hebrew Day School will continue with its virtual learning till the end of the year. Rabbi Scot Berman, Head of School, told the JN there may be tweaks to students’ scheduling to ensure their learning is more efficient and impactful. .
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t a time where the state of Michigan is under a strict “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order to curb the spread of COVID-19, many residents in independent living facilities are struggling with social distancing and isolation. Jewish Senior Life (JSL) sent out a memo on Thursday, March 26, to all independent living residents and families encouraging them, if possible, to pick up their loved ones and bring them home to live with them until the coronavirus crisis comes to an end. According to Nancy Heinrich, chief executive officer of JSL, the memo only affects residents who are a part of the independent living communities. This includes Meer and Hechtman apartments in West Bloomfield, and Prentis and Teitel apartments in Oak Park. “Our independent life communities are not healthcare facilities. We don’t provide daily care for them,” Heinrich told the Jewish News. “We are concerned that if a lot of our residents become ill and have to be isolated, they will not be able to obtain the care that they need to help them get through their illness.” While JSL’s independent living facilities do not provide private care, many residents have their own private caregivers. Heinrich is concerned that if more residents need private caregivers, there will be a shortage. She is also worried that caregivers could contract the virus and not be able to provide care for the family’s loved one, although she says that, to date, there are no cases of the virus in any of JSL’s communities. “We have instructed our residents to stay in their apartments, so they are isolated from one another already,” Heinrich said. “For purposes of keeping them safe and keeping them from contracting the virus, staying with their families
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Edith Blumer at her 95th birthday party at Meer Apartments with her youngest son, Ron, and daughter Susan.
might be the best option. “We want people to think seriously about what would happen if their parent got ill, their caregiver couldn’t make it to help them and if we couldn’t find someone to help their loved one. What would happen to their isolated senior?” Heinrich added. As of April 6, 37 independent living residents are now living with their family members. Ron Blumer of Lake Orion picked up his 95-year-old mother, Edith, from Meer Apartments on March 17 before JSL had issued the memo. He was actively monitoring the situation before it had even spread to Michigan. “I think it is important for families to step up and realize the risk of living communally together like that,” Blumer said. “All it takes is one infection, and that weighed heavily on my mind and my decision because my mom has a better chance of living with us rather than living with 100 people.” Anticipating the eventual lockdown of the facility also prompted Blumer to take swift action, as he realized his mother could rely on them easily for groceries and medicine. JSL’s assisted living communities, Fleischman Residence and Coville Apartments, are not impacted since they have staff on-site. “We are just trying to keep our residents safe and think three steps ahead,” Heinrich said. “Thankfully, there are no cases of the virus in any of our communities. We know not everyone can house their loved ones, so our message to those who have loved ones staying with us is that we will do everything we can to try and ensure that they get the services they need.”
Adults over 60 can receive up to two meals per day delivered to their door through the newly launched JHELP Meal Program, thanks to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. “This program is a collaboration that came out of the ongoing and robust communication between Federation and the social service agencies in our community during this crisis,” said David Kurzmann, senior director of community and donor relations at Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. “We identified keeping older adults in their homes and making sure they have what they need as a high priority,” he added. Kurzmann worked with his colleagues at Federation’s JHELP, enlisting Kosher Meals on Wheels as its food provider. Meal delivery is free, and Federation is offering to subsidize the cost of meals for recipients who do not qualify for government assistance and are limited financially. The service is intended for adults with disabilities or who have no other means to procure meals without leaving the house. Individuals are directed to call JHELP — the JHELP staff will then determine the logistics for fresh, healthy meal deliveries. To register for the JHELP Meal Program, call 1-833-445-4357 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit JHELP.org.
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LEFT: Medical staff at a mobile COVID-19 testing site wearing the 3D printed face shield. RIGHT: A finished 3D face shield.
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FJA staff creates protective face shields for medical workers with 3D printer.
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n response to medical supplies running low due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, staff at Frankel Jewish Academy (FJA) began using their STEM lab’s 3D printers to create protective face shields for the medical community. Since March 27, FJA Director of Innovation and Technology Dan Bourdeau and STEM Lab Manager Dale Rogers have created 40 shields, while enabling contactless pick-ups for nurses and doctors stationed at mobile COVID-19 testing sites in Farmington Hills. The project took off after Nicole Kahn, a teacher at FJA, inquired if the school’s STEM lab had the capacity to produce personal protective equipment. “Nicole’s brother is in the medical profession over on the East Coast and was relaying messages to her about how desperate the situation was for medical staff to receive more supplies,”
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Bourdeau said. “That got the ball rolling for us to start looking at ideas to help our own community. With about an hour of research, I was able to find a design that met the material capability that we have here in the lab.” According to Bourdeau, there is an abundance of designs of protective face shields that can be 3D printed or produced locally, but there are also a number of designs that aren’t ideal for hygienic reasons. Bourdeau and Rogers are producing a design involving all non-porous plastic, which makes it easy to wipe down and does not absorb any substances. The product is also lightweight and cost-effective to make with products readily available in their lab. While there are multiple types of 3D printers, the FJA STEM lab printer uses a plastic filament that is heated, and then squeezes out small, thin layers of molten plastic, which harden on top of one
another. The printer forms the product layer by layer, and then cools to form the final product. “We are constantly optimizing our printing process so we can use less material and print them faster,” Bourdeau said. “We started with printing two pieces at a time, and now we are up to three pieces. We are also creating these pieces at less than 45 minutes per piece instead of 90 minutes per piece when we first started.” With the school being closed, Bourdeau or Rogers have to go in by themselves, remove the parts from the machine and start the next round. They are now exploring options to move the machine so they can easily access it to enable the printer to run anywhere from 10-24 hours a day to ramp up production. “We are hyperlocal, and we are filling the need for this equipment within our own communities,” Bourdeau said. “We are helping our neigh-
bors who are doing mobile COVID-19 testing because it is these local doctors who are on the low end of receiving more assistance from the state or federal government.” Bourdeau and Rogers are now working off a list of requests from the community for their face shields. As of today, they have requests for more than 100 face shields. “We have no plans on stopping production — we actually just received some donated parts to continue making these shields,” Bourdeau said. “We will not stop until the need is not there anymore. This whole process has been gratifying to be able to help in some very small way.” If you or someone you know would like a face shield, you can email info@frankelja.org with your name, how many shields you want, where the shields will be used and contact information to arrange pickup. You can also donate to help FJA continue to buy the materials needed to produce the face shields by going to frankelja.org/donate.
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The Blumensteins relax with Peter Pan.
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JCC Lays Off 95% of Staff The organization made the temporary move in response to state’s stay-in-place order. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER
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he Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit has temporarily laid off over 95% of its staff, effective Sunday, March 29. This decision came as a result of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, which requires non-essential businesses to close their doors. JCC CEO Brian Siegel told the Jewish News that since the state required the closure of health clubs, sports facilities, childcare centers and other places where people congregate, it effectively shuttered all the JCC’s revenue-producing building operations. These operations include the Pitt Child Development Center, the Florine Mark Health and Fitness Center, Kenny Goldman Basketball and the Inline Hockey Center. “Unlike the majority of agencies in our community, the JCC relies fundamentally on the earned income generated by these programs,” Siegel said. “It was incumbent upon us to take all cost-saving measures possible so we can return to our role as a critical engine for building Jewish community in Detroit by collaborating to create world-
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class education and engagement programming as soon as the current crisis abates.” Siegel would not give a number of how many employees the layoffs affected, but internal sources give an estimate of more than 200 people. With the temporary layoffs, employees from the JCC are able to apply for unemployment benefits, both from the state and under the CARES Act from the federal government. The CARES Act, or “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” was passed by Congress on Friday, March 27, to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “We are heartened by the fact that the CARES Act passed by the legislature, when coupled with the State of Michigan unemployment benefits, will provide meaningful financial support to our affected staff,” Siegel said. “The few employees remaining had meaningful reductions in their salary.” Employees will not have to re-apply for their positions once the JCC re-opens, according to Siegel.
Siblings develop free lesson plans to engage students with remote learning. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER
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ith Michigan schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents may be struggling to find free educational resources. Jacob Blumenstein and his siblings are determined to do their part to keep kids’ minds sharp. Blumenstein, 18, of Bloomfield Hills, is co-founder of KidsRead2Kids, an organization which provides free video-audio books to students struggling with dyslexia and ADHD. After the state went into lockdown, Jacob began brainstorming ideas with his siblings and co-founders, Ben, Alana, Julia and Reuben, on how to use their platform as a resource. “This is a difficult time for everyone, and it can be very isolating. It’s so important for kids to maintain not only their education, but also their connection to other kids like them,” said Alana, who is 20. “Our nonprofit is run completely by kids, and we can emphasize with them and hopefully provide that connection.” The Blumensteins came up with the idea of offering free online lesson plans for one of their favorite abridged classic novels, Peter Pan. There are lesson plans for each chapter of the book, providing vocabulary lessons, critical thinking questions and chapter recap quizzes. The lessons plans are geared
toward elementary school students but can be used by any student looking to improve their reading comprehension. The Blumensteins wrote the lesson plans themselves and focused on what they believe would help children improve their reading comprehension. “We read and listened to the book, and then we analyzed what words would be challenging for that age group,” Jacob said. “We found key moments in each chapter and wrote questions to test listening comprehension.” Alana, a creative writing major at Oberlin College, took on the creative writing prompts of the lesson plans. She hopes these prompts will allow students to demonstrate what they’ve learned, while using their own imaginations. As of now, they are only offering a lesson plan for Peter Pan but are hoping to continue implementing more options soon. “We hope our lesson plans provide some relief to teachers. We know many were given very short deadlines to create brand new lesson plans, and that’s a really difficult position to be in,” Jacob said. “We hope these lesson plans are an enjoyable way for students to keep learning.” You can check out the Peter Pan lesson plans on their website, KidsRead2Kids.com.
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Rabbi Daniel Nevins at the New York Blood Center.
Making a Difference Former Detroit rabbi recovers from coronavirus, donates blood plasma to experimental treatment. CORRIE COLF STAFF WRITER
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fter recovering from COVID-19 last month, Rabbi Daniel Nevins, the former Adat Shalom Synagogue rabbi, is partaking in a blood plasma experimental treatment trial at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Nevins lived in Farmington Hills for 13 years and was the rabbi at Adat Shalom from 1994-2007. He is now living in
Manhattan, where he is the dean of the rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary. On March 12, Nevins was tested for COVID-19 and received his results back on March 19 — he tested positive. “Fortunately, my symptoms were not very dreadful. I had a little fever, was feeling very tired and I had a lot of headache and muscle ache in general,” Nevins
told the Jewish News. “I was fortunate enough to just stay at home and allow myself to heal.” After his recovery, Nevins heard about a COVID-19 experimental treatment from his daughter’s friend, who is a medical student at Mount Sinai Hospital. He went the following day to take a test to confirm that he no longer had COVID-19 and that he had antibodies present. By March 27, Nevins was sitting in the New York Blood Center donating blood plasma. “I am a frequent blood donor, but this is a completely different process,” Nevins said. “Normally when you donate blood it just comes out of your vein pretty quickly, but here, since they are taking your platelets, they use an apheresis machine which takes out part of the blood and then returns the platelets together with some saline so you don’t get so drained … literally.” On March 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that doctors could
treat critically ill COVID-19 patients with plasma from recovered patients on an experimental basis. Doctors who are interested in participating in these experimental trials must seek approval from the FDA first. Plasma has been shown effective in treating other infectious diseases, like polio, measles and influenza. Patients must meet certain criteria and provide informed consent to be eligible for COVID-19 experimental treatment trials. “Normally I wouldn’t be telling the world about my health situation, but in this case it was worth it because a lot more people heard about this program and were able to come in and donate,” Nevins said. “This seemed to be one of the few things, until there is a vaccine available, that might actually help people recover. I was fortunate enough to be in a position where I could donate to this treatment trial.” COURTESY OF MARNI KATZ
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Marni Katz to Become The Well’s New Family Educator The Metro Detroit native returns back to her roots to lead The Well’s young family offerings. CORRIE COLF - STAFF WRITER
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he Well, Metro Detroit’s nationally recognized organization for Jewish young professionals, has hired Metro Detroit native Marni Katz as its new family educator beginning this summer. Katz will oversee The Well’s young family activities, including Tot Shabbat, Young Family Shabbat Playgroups and the monthly family education series. “The Well is really innovative in the way that they approach the Jewish community,” Katz told the Jewish News. “I am
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excited to be a part of that and work with the new team to see what we can grow.” Katz has lived in Chicago for the past 15 years. She grew up in West Bloomfield, attended Harrison High School in Farmington Hills and graduated with a bachelor’s degree and a master of social work from the University of Michigan. For the last 14 years, Katz served as director of JCC Chicago’s Apachi Day Camp program, where she managed activities for nearly 700 kids each summer.
Marni with her husband, Stuart, and daughters, Tilly and Poppy
During her free time, Katz enjoys writing for her blog, Simple Gray T-Shirt, cooking, baking and making fun crafts with her two daughters, Tilly and Poppy. “My blog is really created to help moms and families, especially ones with little kids, keep things a little bit simpler around the house,” Katz said. “It’s a lot of simple recipes,
things that can be done quickly that are pretty family-friendly, and also just tips and tricks about organization and scheduling. My motto for my blog and my life is that, ‘life should be as simple as your favorite gray T-shirt.’” Katz and her husband, Stuart, will move back to Metro Detroit with their two daughters this summer.
Jews in the D | faces&places On Sunday, March 7, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s young adult division, NEXTGen Detroit, held its ninth annual EPIC event at the State Savings Bank in Detroit. EPIC is NEXTGen Detroit’s premier annual fundraiser, brought to the community by Sue and Alan J. Kaufman and family. The event attracted more than 400 young adults, who collectively raised over $300,000 to support the Jewish Federation’s 2020 Annual Campaign. Event co-chairs Adam Bleznak, Marc Crane, Samantha Foon and Nicole Hertzberg welcomed guests to their seats after the cocktail reception and introduced a short film featuring members of the NEXTGen Detroit community in conversation with members of the senior community, discussing what it was and is like to be a young adult in Jewish Detroit. Gary Torgow, Federation’s 2020 campaign chair, stopped by the event to share some inspiring words with this next generation of Jewish philanthropists. NEXTGen Detroit President Adam Blanck then introduced the headlining act, writer, actor and stand-up comedian Moshe Kasher, who had the crowd in hysterics during his hour-long set.
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What freedoms are we celebrating this Passover? SHARI S. COHEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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he Passover Haggadah tells us: “In every year, each person must look upon himself as if he just left Egypt.” But what does freedom mean for Jewish Americans today? As local community members reflect, freedom encompasses more than political and physical liberty. “There are things that enslave you that you don’t even realize. The pivotal moment is when the Hebrew slaves cried to God for help,” said Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, senior director, Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. “When I cry out like that, I am ready to take the hard steps to being my best self. Rabbi Joseph “We need to look at these Krakoff challenges, the things that hold us back from our best relationships with ourselves, others and God,” he said. At Krakoff ’s seder, a mirror is passed around so individuals can look at themselves and ask, “What do you like about yourself and what do you want to change?” Joel Young, M.D., 58, a psychiatrist who is medical director of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine, believes people can be physically free but not mentally and emotionally Dr. Joel free. He explains that many Young people suffer from addictions, a sense of inadequacy, ADHD, despair or fear. “This is not necessarily rooted in reality and may be overblown,” he said. “Psychiatry and psychology can help. That’s modern-day liberation — helping people to liberate them-
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selves and allowing the individual to be her own self. “Jewish thought mandates that the individual needs to be strong and self-care is very important — to take care of ourselves, our family, friends and community. There is so much we can do for people. There has been such an expansion of available treatments that can reduce the suffering,” he said. Scott Lowen, 32, who lives in Hazel Park, grew up in the Detroit area with all the freedom and privileges that millennial Jews typically have in the U.S. He views religious freedom within the context of generational differences. “I like to think that I have Scott Lowen the freedom to choose — like whether to go to seders or services. It’s more of a choice than it was for my father, when things were traditional,” Lowen said. When asked if recent increases in anti-Semitism have changed his outlook, he said, “I do think a little more about what I put on the internet. I don’t publicize that I’m Jewish on Facebook. It’s not that I’m embarrassed or not proud, but I don’t know who sees it.” Lowen is director of youth engagement at Temple Beth El and works with students of all ages. “Some have experienced anti-Semitism. A few are hesitant about expressing their Judaism. Others are loud and proud,” he said. For many individuals who grew up in Europe, being Jewish meant constraints on
freedom. Irina, a teacher in her 60s who lives in West Bloomfield, emigrated from Russia several decades ago. “In Russia, I did not have freedom. I couldn’t travel. I couldn’t have friends from abroad,” she said. “It was very difficult for Jewish people to get into the best colleges. Here I can say that I am Jewish. There I could not even say the word. It would show me as very different. ‘Jewish’ was like a bad word,” she said. Ruth Webber, 86, a West Bloomfield resident, was born in Poland and was imprisoned in Auschwitz as a child. There, her mother would talk to her about happy family Passover celebrations from years past. Since emigrating to the U.S. after the war, Webber has celebrated Passover and other Jewish holidays with her family for many years. But this year, the coronavirus has intervened. “I don’t want to do anything that will endanger human beings,” Webber said. “People’s lives are more important than getting together for Passover. It hurts me that we cannot do this. I will talk to my family about the wonderful things we were doing for them (in the past) as my mother did for me. I have my past and I can go back to that. I hope and pray that this will pass soon.” Rabbi Krakoff thinks their seder may be for immediate family only. Some families will be using Zoom or Facetime to connect. “We’re not canceling Passover,” he said. “It’s so important in so many ways to tell the story of the transition and journey from slavery.”
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Using Staples Passover recipes with items you probably have on hand.
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feta, onion and tomatoes. You can make these bigger by baking these in ramekins, jelly jars or small baking dishes. INGREDIENTS: 6 large eggs 1½ cups fresh chopped vegetables (one type or many, such as spinach, onion, bell pepper, asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, etc.) 1 cup shredded, chopped or soft cheese, your favorite variety Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Brush a 6-well muffin tin with olive oil. Divide chopped vegetables among the muffin tins. Top with a bit of salt and pepper to taste. In a bowl, scramble the eggs with a whisk or fork. Divide the beaten eggs among
COCONUT PIE WITH BUTTER RUM SAUCE This is a copycat of my favorite pie at Bonefish Grill. I found the recipe online. I didn’t have all the right ingredients, so I adapted. The pie itself (even with sweetened coconut) is not too sweet. But as my mom says, the sauce is everything. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole milk 1 cup regular or lowfat sour cream 1 /3 cup matzah cake flour ½ cup sugar 6 large eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
RUM SAUCE 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup unsalted butter ½ cup dark rum (or whatever rum you have)
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray well with nonstick cooking spray. Place matzah meal, potato starch, cream of tartar and baking soda in a bowl and whisk well. Set aside. Combine oil and sugar in a large bowl and beat oil, sugar and eggs until smooth, using an electric mixer. Add bananas and mix well. Add matzah meal mixture and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix. Stir in the chocolate chips. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups. Stir together the topping mixture and sprinkle over the muffins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the muffins are puffed, golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Combine all the pie ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Pour it into the plate and cook it for 40 minutes or until just set (you do not want a golden top — it will be overcooked). Make the sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Serve warm on and over the pie. This pie is rich, you could easily serve 12 people. To reheat, poke the pie in several places with a fork or sharp knife, sprinkle generously with water (don’t drench the pie) and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Look for more recipes online at thejewishnews.com.
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s many of us are now will soon bring about a solution. weeks into hunkering  However, there is one down into our houses, significant difference between we have all experienced a sense the Jews in their houses in of Egypt, having been Egypt and us today. In displaced from our daily the verses above, the salroutines. We are all longvation only comes from ing for redemption for God. The Jewish people better days. are passively involved. In When thinking about the verses, God takes all Rabbi David of the action and brings Pesach and the virus, I Fain was drawn to the scene in about the redemption. the Torah right after the Notice how many times Parshat Jewish people make the Pesah Chol in these verses alone I Pesach offering in Egypt. (God) is mentioned. HaMoed: The Torah continues as The biblical commenExodus 33:12-24:26; tator Rashi says the Jews the Jewish people are Numbers hunkered down in their were not totally passive in 28:19-25; houses saying (Shemot their redemption. Rashi Ezekiel 12:12-13), “For that night asks why it was necessary 37:1-14. I will go through the land for the blood to be on the of Egypt and strike down doorposts. He answers every firstborn in the land of that it was a sign to God that Egypt, both man and beast; and the Jews were involved in doing I will mete out punishments to God’s commandments. all the gods of Egypt, I the Lord. When there was a plague And the blood on the houses outside, the Jews needed to take where you are staying shall be a some action. sign for you: when I see blood  People across Detroit I will pass over you, so that no have started to put sayings of plague will destroy you when I encouragement and community strike the land of Egypt.� in their windows to encourage In some ways with the corno- everyone to keep going. virus outside and the orders to Our Pesach celebration is a stay home, we are like the Jews reminder of the call to action, the night before the exodus, even small actions. We can all hunkered down. do our parts by connecting with I imagine for the Jews that each other through phone calls night there was fear, anxiety and and Zoom, by supporting those uncertainty. There was also the working tirelessly in the medical unknown: What would be the field and by praying. next day? Where would the new Although we may feel now journey take them? Many of us more than ever as if we are in have probably been feeling the Egypt and a plague is on our same the past several weeks. doorstep, redemption is just There is growing anxiety and around the corner, and we all fear across our country. There have a part in ushering it in. is also anticipation and excite Rabbi David Fain is rabbi at Hillel Day ment with the hope that social distancing and medical research School of Metropolitan Detroit.
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A Jewish Lens Local teen among winners in Israeli photo contest. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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liana Adler has not been to Israel, but her photo, “Winter Reflection,” is on digital display from there. Adler, 13, an eighth grader at Tappan Middle School in Ann Arbor, is among 20 winners of the Jewish Lens @ Museum of the Jewish People 2020 Competition held through the Museum of the Jewish People (formerly Beit Hatfutsot) in Tel Aviv. The program challenges Jewish teens worldwide to photograph and describe their connection to Judaism. The museum is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, but its exhibits are available for viewing online, including the gallery of Jewish Lens winners and the permanent exhibit on historic synagogues as well as family photos from around the world. Adler’s winning image, taken at Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park, shows her in front of a large mirror.
“I have always preferred nature photography over taking pictures of people, so I knew I wanted to involve nature,” explained Adler, whose family belongs to Beth Israel Congregation. “Judaism is connected to the natural world. The Torah talks about protecting the Earth and leaving it for future generations. Natural preserves, like where this photo was taken, help save habitats for the future. Nature is a place for reflection, which is why I chose a mirror, and where I find peace.”
The 2020 competition was the largest in the program’s five-year history, with more than 2,000 participants from 23 countries. Although the museum had to cancel the March 22 opening reception for the photography exhibit, competition organizers scheduled a replacement celebration on Zoom so the winning photographers could be together online. Adler texted a link to friends and family so they could watch. Adler entered the competition after watching her sister enter two years ago, when Beth Israel Religious School had a Jewish Lens curriculum. “I thought it would be a good new experience for me to try to connect photography with another aspect of my life,” said Adler, who used a Panasonic Lumix, a bat mitzvah gift from her grandparents. Her interest in photography launched at a zoo camp, where she started taking pictures of animals using the family camera. “Photography helps me notice little things that I otherwise wouldn’t,” said Adler, who aspires to be a wildlife biologist or a park ranger. “I think this quarantine is a good time to spend in my backyard and get pictures of birds and squirrels.” Visit bh.org.il/jewish-lens-winners-2020; other museum displays at bh.org.il/staying-indoors-visitbeit-hatfutsot-home.
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After Auschwitz Stories of the perseverance of survivors who ended up succeeding in America. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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ne film about Holocaust survivors was not enough for director Jon Kean. After making Swimming in Auschwitz, which is about spiritual resistance, he moved on to After Auschwitz, which is about personal perseverance that allowed people to transcend the atrocities and move onto fulfilling lives. Six women appear in both films as their stories represent the inner strength held by so many who succeeded in America. Told in their own words and punctuated with archival footage, After Auschwitz will be broadcast Monday, April 20, on PBS in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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married and grew new families, it also “Finding a way to tell 70 years of life reveals how they established careers. Renee through six women (420 years of living) in an 80-minute film was a daunting task,” said (Weinfeld) Firestone, born in the former Czechoslovakia, became a notable fashion Kean, whose wife is president/CEO of the designer with clothing in the collection of Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. “I the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. did three complete edits of After Auschwitz Jacoby, born in Hungary, married a resisonly to throw them away before finding a tance fighter and became a social worker path. In 2014, I did additional interviews counseling survivors. with the three women who Devoted to educating people were still with us (and still are about the Holocaust, the women today), and this led to the final After Auschwitz will took different approaches. version of the film.” be shown at 10 p.m. Firestone, one of the first women The filmmaker, who became Monday, April 20, to speak at the Simon Wiesenthal preoccupied with the subject on PBS. Center in California, travels the while hearing an Auschwitz world to describe her experiences. survivor speak at his Hebrew Lili (Nutkowicz) Majzner, born in Poland, school, draws deep emotional viewer wrote about her experiences for magazines responses through documentary footage. and books. He shows the camp dead and the emaciated The film aired at festivals and private foraging for food as they walk or grab onto screenings in 2017, launched theatrically in trains returning them to decimated hometowns. 40 cities during 2018, had digital and online purchases in 2019 and begins TV broadcasts “It was an upside-down world,” said surthis year. vivor Erika (Engel) Jakoby, narrating her “[Survivor] stories are just too powerful plight. “We tried to stay strong.” While the film brings out how the women to walk away from,” Dean said.
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A NOTE ON NEW MOVIES Every big-budget film that was set for release in late March or later has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for the delayed release of almost all of these “biggies” has not been set. There is one notable exception: Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, 34, in the title role, has been shifted from its original date of June 5 to a release on Aug. 14. The “flip side” to these delayed theater releases is the very early release to “video-on-demand” (VOD) of films that played theaters in the last two months. These quick-to-VOD releases include: Call of the Wild (starring Harrison Ford, 77); Invisible Man (co-starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, 33); Downhill (co-starring Zach Woods, 35); Sonic the Hedgehog (an animated film; Ben Schwartz, 38, voices the title character); Frozen II (Idina Menzel, 48, and Josh Gad, 39, co-star in this animated musical). The last two films should keep most children entertained for many hours. All these films are available on iTunes or Amazon. NEW STREAMING CHOICES On April 10, Netflix will release the entire, eight-episode first season of Brews Brothers. This sitcom is about Wilhelm and Adam Rodman, two estranged brothers who end up running a brewery together. They are both master brewers, but they have completely different personalities and approaches to their work. Alan Aisenberg, 27, plays Wilhelm. You might know Aisenberg as prison guard Baxter Bayley on Orange is the New Black. He began his acting career at the Jewish Community Center in Tenafly, New Jersey. This series
may be surprisingly good. It was co-created by brothers Greg and Jeff Schaeffer (I’m 90% sure they’re Jewish). They have written for Seinfeld (Jeff created the “Festivus” pole); Curb Your Enthusiasm and The League. Mrs. America, a 9-part miniseries, begins streaming on Hulu on Wednesday, April 15. The first three episodes will be released on the 15th, with the remaining episodes being released on successive Wednesdays. It follows the attempt, in the ’70s, to pass the Equal Rights Amendment and the surprising backlash, led by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly (Cate Blanchett). A number of “real-life” Jewish women are main cast characters: Congress member and feminist icon Bella Abzug (1920-1998); pioneering feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem, now 86; and feminist activist and author Betty Friedan (1921-2006). They are played by, respectively, Margo Martindale, Rose Byrne and Tracey Ullman. Ari Graynor, 36, appears in a recurring role as Brenda Feigen, now 76, an important attorney in the women’s rights movement. Anna Boden, 44, and Ryan Fleck, a professional and romantic couple, are series co-producers. They also co-directed the first two episodes. Best known for their indie documentaries, the couple made an amazing career jump last year and co-directed Captain Marvel, a huge box office hit.
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TEMPLE EMANU-EL IN OAK PARK will be sharing classes and services. First, for those who have Facebook: Rabbi Zerwekh will host kids’ story time, every day around 10 am with a special guest helper on his Facebook page. Mondays at 11 am: Cantorial Soloist Kelly Onickel will hold musical gatherings, sharing music and giving us a chance to enjoy meaningful music during our week. zoom. us/j/530935301 Tuesdays at 3 pm: Rabbi Zerwekh will teach a class on various subjects, texts, and areas of interest; the next three weeks will be on Pirkei Avot. Wednesdays at 7 pm: Kelly will teach classes on subjects of interest, from music to strong female figures in Judaism, to everywhere in between. Thursdays at 5:30 pm: Rabbi Zerwekh will host a group session for people to ask questions related to Judaism or life, and to check in with one another.
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VIRTUAL FILM CLUB New Israel Fund (NIF) is offering a virtual film club, bringing poignant and relevant Israeli films. Each week, they will select a film that you can watch at your own convenience. After you’ve watched the movie, join them for a lively and interactive discussion on Zoom every Tuesday at 3 pm. To join, visit info@nif.org. Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com
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rofessional makeup artist Lisa North teases she had her first client when she was just 8 years old. As a little girl, she used to stand on the bathtub and do her grandmother’s makeup — an activity they both loved. “It’s amazing she let me do that at my age, but that’s the kind of support I have from my family,” said North, 35. “I’ve always been determined to excel at the things I’m passionate about, and that’s helped me get through the challenges I’ve had in life — including a tragic accident that almost got the best of me.” The Oak Park resident and owner of NorthStar Makeup said her grandparents June and Lowell Ressler of West Bloomfield and parents Judy and Sheldon Pearlman of Bloomfield Hills were the positive influences she turned to early on, when she struggled in school. “My family never gave up on me even when the teachers did, and they encouraged me to follow my creativity,” North said. At 19, she set out to chase her dream of becoming a fashion designer at Parsons School of Design in New York. But those dreams were derailed with a devastating accident. “I was riding with a friend in a golf cart when it made a sharp turn, and I flew off and hit my head, resulting in a severe closed head injury,” she said. “I had to start over, learning all of the basic things we take for granted, and I was housebound with depression for several years,” North said. “I relied on medication for the pain after the accident and that became another problem.” Left with cognitive impair-
ment, including memory problems and no sense of taste or smell, North said the birth of her nephew was the turning point for her to rise from her challenges. “I wanted to be the best aunt in the world, so with family support and my boyfriend, Patrick, who is now my husband, I went to rehab, got off of all medications and started a new life,” she said. Coming full circle, North channeled her artistic creativity into makeup application and skincare. She became a licensed esthetician in 2014 and started her own company, NorthStar Makeup. “I think my life was meant to impact the world, not just by making people look more beautiful, but by making them feel beautiful on the inside as well,” North said. SURVIVING THE PANDEMIC Her home-based makeup artistry and skincare company has built clientele mostly by wordof-mouth and “through the best marketing team ever, Instagram and Facebook.” Her talent is sought after; she books makeup and skin treatments for weddings, bat mitzvahs and charity events as well as teaching classes in Metro Detroit. But the coronavirus pandemic and resulting quarantine “has greatly affected my business,” she says. “Because of social distancing I am not able to do anyone’s makeup or waxing.” Most of her weddings for the summer and all of her spring mitzvah clients have canceled. “I absolutely will weather the storm!” she says. North has added a blog and Vlog to her website NorthStarMakeup.com, where continued on page 34
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Need Anything? New app helps people connect at the grocery store. JACKIE HEADAPOHL ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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e’ve all heard it: “Why didn’t you tell me you were going to the store? I needed something!” Sheldon Cohn, a resident of West Bloomfield and former advertising executive at Doner, grew tired of hearing this from family members when he came home from a quick Sheldon trip to the store. It Cohn gave him an epiphany. What if his phone could let his family know when he was at the store and they could text him what they wanted? That was four years ago, when he began work on the app “Need
Anything?”, which does just that. The free app has been available since June 2019 on the app store and downloaded thousands of times, according to Cohn. During the COVID-19 epidemic and subsequent quarantine, Cohn realized the app could be a game-changer for those concerned about elderly parents or other loved ones who can’t safely leave their homes for trips to the grocery store. Here’s how it works: Download the free app to your phone. The app will show you the stores within 10 miles of your location. Choose your store and then go to your “contacts” to choose the people you want to notify when you walk in. Using
the app, you can manually send one text message to all your contacts whenever you go to that store that reads: “Hey, I’m going to [store]. Need anything?” Some stores, such as Johnny Pomodoros, have beacons set up that will automatically send the text when you walk through the door. “With the app, mom or dad or bubbie and zaydie will get a text that you’re shopping, and they can reply with whatever they need for you to pick up, whether it be milk or toilet paper,” Cohn said. “They can stay safe at home and still get what they need.”
The app works at grocery stores, drug stores, carry-out restaurants, hardware stores and pet supply stores, as well. It takes about 4 seconds to send the alert out. The sender opens the app, presses their location, then “next” and they’re done. Fox2 Detroit recently featured Need Anything? during its pandemic coverage, and Cohn saw a sharp spike in downloads. “Market Square on Walnut Lake is just down from my house and the Need Anything? app makes it so easy,” said user Ellie Bittker of West Bloomfield. “I preloaded my husband and three kids and I just send one text to all of them if they need anything, which they usually do. I can just pick it up. I also use it for carry-out to help my neighbor who doesn’t go out. I pick up what we want and what she wants. It helps me, my neighbor and the restaurant. It’s a win-win.”
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you can find online makeup classes, which she does when not homeschooling her three daughters Audrey, 7, Lucy 5, and Hannah 21 months. “I want them to see this as a positive experience. My hope is that they look back on this and think how cool that we all got to spend so much time together as a family,” she said. North is also excited about her CBD-infused facial moisturizer, scheduled to come out at the end of May and a complete skincare line scheduled for the end of the year. PAYING IT FORWARD Last summer, North again was a shining example of a “can-do” attitude. She was the recipient of the “Believe and Achieve Award” through the Wayne Metropolitan Action Agency. She also won “Client of the Year” through the same organization for her efforts to meet her personal goals of both business and home ownership, with assistance programs they provided. “The agency is thrilled to see the hard-working couple reach their full potential and live out their dreams,” Lakesha Biggs, certified financial counselor at Wayne Metro, said
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when she presented North and her husband with the award. North is determined to “pay it forward” to show her gratitude for the help she’s received. She volunteered at “Just for You”— a day of inspiration for cancer survivors, including those still in treatment. North gave a presentation and makeup demonstrations to the 150 participants. The pre-quarantine event was funded by the Natalie and Manny Charach Cancer Fund for those who are being treated at the Charach Treatment Center at DMC Huron ValleySinai Hospital. She says her faith has played a big part in her comeback and she is an active volunteer in the Jewish community. As for what’s in her future, the unsinkable young mother says she thinks big and believes in miracles. “I came back from a very dark place and realize now how precious our lives are,” North said. “I’ve been through a lot. This pandemic is just a bump in the road, although a major bump. We will all get through this. I have a positive outlook on the future for myself and my company.”
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ARLAINA home for her family in over KREININ (nee 20 different cities around Marlene Louise the globe due to Max’s job Miller), beloved wife, as an economics professor mother and grandmother, at MSU. died March 27, 2020, in Marlaina was a poet, Tarrytown, N.Y. writer and storyteller. She She was born April 26, was an activist, marching 1933, in Crystal Falls, for civil rights, against the Michigan, the daughter of Vietnam War and nuclear Jean and Herman Miller. proliferation. She was also The eldest of two daughan early health-food advoters and part of one of the cate, environmentalist and few Jewish families feminist, including in Crystal Falls, advocating for a she and her sister, women’s internaLaela, were sent tional court. to a neighboring Survivors town for Hebrew include three school. Her granddaughters, Tamar father, Eli, came Kreinin (Rosalind from Poland and Hinton), Elana started Miller’s Markovitz Marlaina Kreinin General Store. (Dr. Dennis A proud “yoopMarkovitz), er,” she wrote a collection Miriam Souccar (David of stories about growing Souccar); four grandchilup in the Upper Peninsula. dren, Raviv Markovitz She graduated from the (Michal Latzer), Netana University of Michigan with Markovitz, Noa Souccar, a degree in English literaLyla Souccar; niece, ture and later earned a mas- Melinda Saulson; nephter’s degree from Michigan ews, Eli Saulson (Michele State University. Saulson) and Saul and Marlaina met Mordechai Marjorie Saulson of “Max” Kreinin playing Franklin; sister-in-law, ping-pong at the University Oshria Pik; and her of Michigan Hillel. They sons, grandchildren and married and settled in East great-grandchildren in Lansing, where they raised Israel. three daughters. She was a Mrs. Kreinin was preceddevoted Jew and a lifelong ed in death by her sister, supporter of Israel. Laela Miller Saulson; and In 1970, she was part of her husband, Max. a small group who started Those who wish may a new synagogue, Kehillat make memorial contribuIsrael, in Lansing and, even- tions to the Greater Lansing tually, was also a member Food Bank, University of of Congregation Shaarey Michigan Hillel or Rain Zedek. Marlaina made a Forest Action Network.
JACK ANSTANDIG, 90, of West Bloomfield, died April 1, 2020. He is survived by his children, Steve (Kristin) Anstandig, Liora Linda Anstandig (Keith Russell) and Marcy Boskee; grandchildren, Amy Olson, Jeffrey Wachsberg, Ilana Carlton and Danielle Anstandig; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Olson, Leo Wachsberg, Nikklaus Carlton, Abel Moore and Charlotte Moore; sister, Minnie Anstandig; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mr. Anstandig was the beloved husband of the late Lois Anstandig; brother of the late Natalie Weiss. Interment was held at Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham. Contributions may be made to Forgotten Harvest or to the Hospices of Henry Ford. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. JOANN GRAY BELL, 74, of West Bloomfield, died March 30, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Marshall Bell; daughter, Jacquelyn Bell; son, Gregory Bell; grandchildren, Jonah Bell and Riley Bell. Mrs. Bell was the devoted daughter of the late Dr. Manuel and the late Lucille Gray; the loving sister of the late Linda Plavnick. Interment was at Pine Lake Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Yoga Moves MS, P.O. Box 250144, Franklin, MI 48025, yogamovesms.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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JOSEPH ARNOLD BLOCH, 87, died March 26, 2020. He was known throughout the real estate industry as the
land man. Mr. Bloch is survived by his wife, Barbra Bloch; nephews and nieces, Bruce and Patti Stein, Denise and Donald Chaimovitz; cousins, Sharry and Steve Solomon, Marshall and Janey Cossman, Jeffrey and Wendy Cossman, Holly and Irwin Rozner, Harriett and Sheldon Fuller, Stuart and Julia Bloch. He was preceded in death by his father, Sol N. Bloch; mother, Jeanette Marie Cossman, sister, Barbara Seedman. A time for a memorial service will be announced for this summer. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s research or a charity of one’s choice. EVELYN EISNER, of West Bloomfield, died March 28, 2020. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Steven Shafer, Harry Shafer, Beverly Shafer (life partner, Linda Walker), Gary (Sandy) Miller, Ronald (Sandra) Miller and Margo (Larry) Jacobson; many loving great-nieces and great-nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Eisner was the devoted sister of the late Sidney Eisner, the late Ruthe Shafer and the late Florence Miller. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery in Mt. Clemens. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ROSA ERNSTEIN, 86, of West Bloomfield, died March 25, 2020. She graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Michigan. Mrs. Ernstein loved history, archaeology, anthropology and animals. She was a docent at the Detroit Institute of Arts, where she shared her love of ancient worlds and cultures. She also worked as a travel
agent to help others enjoy world travel. She was the devoted wife for 52 years of the late Robert S. Ernstein. They traveled the world together, seeking out exotic locations on six continents. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a lifetime love of learning. She was happiest when she was planning a trip or sharing the adventure with family and friends. Rosa was passionate about the symphony, opera, dance and classical music. She served many years on the board of the Southfield Symphony. Mrs. Ernstein was the daughter of Dr. Meyer O. Cantor and Lillian Cantor. She was the cherished mother of Gail (David Sonnenschein) Ernstein, Karen Fishman and Susan (Marc) Brodsky; the loving grandmother of Marissa (Justin) Soffa, Michael Brodsky and Olivia Brodsky; adoring great-grandmother of Wesley Soffa; beloved sister of Robert (Joyce) Cantor; dear aunt of Lisa Cantor, Aaron Cantor, and Samuel and Leah. She was preceded in death by her beloved dogs, Yoda, Luke, Nicky and Snickers. Contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741-5000, bestfriends.org; or to any animal welfare charity. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospital, Dept. of Philanthropy, One Ford Place-5 A, Detroit, MI 48202-3450, henryford.com/ giving. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. STANLEIGH LEE GOLDBERG, 88, of West Bloomfield, died April 1, 2020. He was a wellknown pharmacist, working in the Detroit and Pontiac areas until he was 80. Mr. Goldberg passed peacefully in the hospital as a result of the COVID-19 illness, in the presence of a nurse who helped care for him. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Goldberg; son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Elizabeth Goldberg; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Michael Jacobsen, and Naomi and Robert Mazzeo; grandchildren, Quinn and Eurus Goldberg, Joshua and Lauren Jacobsen, and Sofia, Emma and Samuel Mazzeo; brother and sister-in-law, Elliot and Fernanda Goldberg. Contributions may be made to International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 6144 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota, FL 34238, iwmf. com. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
SAM FRANK, 93, of Bloomfield Hills, died April 2, 2020. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Melissa and Robert Lindman, and Wendy Frank; grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan and Hailey Lindman, and Oliver Frank. Mr. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Donna Frank; the loving brother of the late Ruth and the late Allen Kramer. Interment was at Clover Hill
MICHAEL GOLDFINE, 76, of Novi, died April 1, 2020. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Dr. Stacey Goldfine, and Ilene Goldfine and Jesse Carrillo; grandchildren, Madelyn and Rachel Carrillo; sister, Loretta Falk; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard (Randa) Feldman; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Interment was held at
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Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel FAYE GOLDMAN, 77, of West Bloomfield, died March 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Louis Goldman; daughters and sons-in-law, Michele Goldman and Michael Smith, and Nicole and Eric Wanstrom; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Carolyn Goldman; grandchildren, Aaron Goldman and Sydney Goldman. Mrs. Goldman was the devoted daughter of the late Joan and the late Nathan Poons; the dear sister-in-law of the late James Goldman. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society of Michigan, 29777 Telegraph Road, Suite 1751, Southfield, MI 48034-7650, nationalmssociety. org/mig. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. HELEN HARRIS, 100, of Novi, died March 29, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Sheila Harris, Roger Harris, and Michael and Alla Harris; grandchildren, Brian Harris, Elizabeth Harris and Sam Lovett, and Alan Harris; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Gabrielle Lovett. She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Theresa. Mrs. Harris was the beloved wife of the late Leo Harris. Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s
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choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GERALD INGBER, 94, of West Bloomfield, died March 27, 2020. Jerry will be remembered for his absolute love of his entire family, of a Michigan football Saturday and of a great opera. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rachel Ingber; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Eric Borman; grandchildren, Jonathan Borman and Alex Borman; sister-in-law, Shirlee Ingber; many loving nieces and nephews, devoted caregivers, and so many friends. Mr. Ingber was the loving brother of the late George Ingber, the late Abe (the late Mollie) Ingber and the late Ruth (the late Nate) Perlman. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to University of Michigan Development Office, Marching Band Fund, 3003 S. State Str., Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, leadersandbest.umich. edu; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GERALD LAWRENCE LICHT, 92, of Farmington Hills, died April 1, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rosalyn Berman; loving children, Jonathan Licht (Rhonda Amber), Andrew Licht (Cely Queiroz), Elizabeth (Barry) Bennett, Carl Corman, Gary (Lisa) Berman, and Ken (Monique) Berman; sister-in-law, Sandra Licht; grandchildren, Eva (Wilson) Frasca, Rosalie (David) Dicarlo, Efron Licht, Jordan Licht, Jake (Merav) Bennett, Ben (Rachel) Bennett, Nathan Bennett, Max Corman, Emmy Corman,
Reva (Eric) Pozolo, Hannah Berman (fiancée Brad Boike), Jonathon Berman, Michael Berman; great-grandchildren, Rafael Frasca, Joanna Frasca and Alexandra Frasca; nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Mr. Licht was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis (Freedheim) Licht; his brother, Norman Licht; his daughter, Kathy Berman. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Yad Ezra or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. ROSALYN MERMELL, 73, of Lake Orion, died March 29, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Lance Mermell; daughter, Rachel Mermell; son and daughter-inlaw, Joshua and Dana Mermell; grandchildren, Max and Ellie Mermell; brothers and sistersin-law, Michael and Donna Maddin, and Richard and Sharon Maddin. She will be lovingly remembered by colleagues and friends. Mrs. Mermell was the devoted daughter of the late Milton and the late Esther Maddin. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Israel, Rabbi Leon Fram Scholarship Fund, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, temple-israel.org; Camp Cavell, 3335 Lakeshore Road, Lexington, MI 48450, campcavell.org/donate; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CAROL LEE METZGER, 82, of Farmington Hills, died March 29, 2020. Family and
friends would describe her as “strong” — strong to the end as she battled for more than five years with Parkinson’s disease. Strong as she stood by her husband Morton for 58 years. Mrs. Metzger was a role model to all, from her younger days as a sibling in a Brady Bunch family through adulthood with her friends and family and to the bitter end as she exuded courageousness as she fought a horrible disease. She was gifted with many creative skills as she was an avid quilter and stained-glass artist, whose works adorn the homes of the many she loved. Her skills as an antique collector were shared with friends and relatives as she scoured the shops through Michigan and Ohio. She was giving of love, friendship, her time and generosity. Carol was financial secretary and past president of the Jewish Auxiliary Home for the Aging. She was also a wonderful, loving woman who touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. The focus of her love was her seven grandchildren. “Grandma Carol” strove to attend all of their birthdays, dance events, sporting events and, of course, their b’nai mitzvahs. A phone call to her sons was always initiated with “How are kids?” Mrs. Metzger is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Daniel and Maria Metzger, Marc and Judith Metzger, and Michael and Jody Metzger; grandchildren, Zachary Metzger, Seth Metzger, Hanna Metzger, Samantha Metzger and Brandon Carrino, Emily Metzger and her fiance, Christian Parrinello, Jake Metzger and Chloe Metzger; sisters and brothers, Nancy and Michael Bank, Carol and Michael Dean, and Robert and Linda Hoffman. She was the beloved wife for 58 years of the late Morton Metzger. Interment was at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friends of Jewish Senior Life, 6710 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi.org; or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780, michaeljfox.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ARLENE ELLENSON PRUCHNO, 83, of West Bloomfield, died April 2, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Peter Ellenson, Franklin Ellenson and Meganne Hendricks; grandchildren, Jacob, Leo, Isaac and Oliver Ellenson; sister, Shirley Fredman; nieces and nephews, Ron and Donna Fredman, Barry and Miri Fredman, Robert Pruchno, and Marcia and Elie Pruchno. Mrs. Pruchno was the beloved wife of the late Ervin Ellenson and the late Albert Pruchno; devoted daughter of the late Isidore and the late Goldie Fleisher. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 432 Park Ave. South, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10016, jdrf.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. MARION ROSE, 98, of West Bloomfield, died March 29, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Moran; sister, Sara Lipson; grandchildren, Mitchell (Elizabeth) Rose, Douglas (Jelena) Rose, Julie (Matthew) Josephs, Lauren (Ryan) Cruthers, Dr. Michael (Diane) Moran, Dr. Mary Lynn Moran and Christa (Mel Whalen) Moran; 13 loving grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
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and Hannah Zumchak; sisters, Arlene (the late Raymond) Zimberg, Betty (Marvin) Adell; sister-in-law, Millie (the late Morton) Feldman; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by sisters, Margie (Irving) Siporin, Shirley (Edward) Ruzumna; brother, Myron (Bluma) Kazdan; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Sam) Faitler; brother-in-law, David (Fern) Rott. Interment was at Beth Yehudah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075, alsofmi.org; Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 200 Friberg Pkwy., Suite 3020, Westborough, MA 01581; or to a charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. CAROL RUBIN, 69, of West Bloomfield, died March 28, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Melinn; son, Adam Melinn; brother and sister-in-law, Richard Rubin and Gail Bennett Rubin. Mrs. Rubin was the loving sister of the late Lauri Lowen; the devoted daughter of the late Max and the late Alene Rubin. Contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood, 3100 Professional Drive, P.O. Box 3673, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, plannedparenthood.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ABRAM SHAIN, 97, of Oak Park, died March 31, 2020. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Boris and Jan Shain of Farmington Hills, Mark and Larissa
Shain of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Jason Shain, Jacqueline and David Altschul, Joshua and Andrea Shain; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Shain, Breslin Shain. Mr. Shain was the beloved husband of the late Sophia Shain; dear brother of the late Moshe Shain and three siblings who died in the Warsaw Ghetto. Contributions may be made to a Holocaust charity; an Israeli charity; Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072k; or Jewish Senior Life, 15000 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237. A private graveside service was held at Clover Hill Park in Birmingham. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. SUSAN SHEVITZ, 75, of Bloomfield Hills, died March 30, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband,
Dr. Henry Shevitz; son, Loren Shevitz; daughter and son-in-law, Shana Shevitz Cohen and Daniel Cohen; grandson, Eli Cohen; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Richard Fried; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Shevitz was the dear sister of the late Gershon Berman. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Dorothy & Peter Brown Adult Day Care Program or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DOROTHY SHIPKO, 94, of Southfield, died March 30, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Shipko Sloofman; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Stuart and Mary Jane Shipko; grandchildren, Laura Sloofman, Bonnie Sloofman,
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Sharon Sandberg) Tarnopol; loving grandchildren, Samantha, Lauren, Rebecca, Craig, Drew and Liana Tarnopol; brother, Robert Tarnopol; many other loving family members and friends. Interment was held at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to Jewish Women International or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel FLORENCE WEBER, 97, of West Bloomfield, died March 28, 2020. She is survived by her son, Stephen Weber; daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Weber and Fred Petok; brother and sisterin-law, Robert and Sarah Green; grandchildren, Evan (Lauren), Bradley (Melanie), Brittany,
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Stefani, Todd, Zachary and Marissa; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Wyatt, Nolan and Arianna; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Weber was the beloved wife of the late Louis Weber; mother of the late Sanford Weber. Interment was held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DOROTHY WEISMAN, 91, of West Bloomfield, died March 29, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Lisa Weisman, and Dr. Marc and Joanne Weisman; daughter, Rhoda Weisman; grandchildren, Austin Weisman, Ethan and Jessica Weisman, Zach and Alli Weisman, David and Samantha Weisman, and Emily Weisman;
great-grandchildren, Liv Weisman and Alec Weisman; sister-in-law, Beverly Finkel. She is also survived by dear friends Lorraine and David Moss. Mrs. Weisman was the beloved wife of the late Donald Weisman; the devoted daughter of the late Robert and the late Grace Finkel; the loving sister of the late Seymour Finkel and the late Irene Fox. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GEORGE ZEFF, 88, of Southfield, died March 29, 2020. George left us in beautiful suspense. “Lest We Forget” and who can forget him singing “Thank Heaven For Little Girls.”
George’s charisma, giving nature and storytelling were remarkable. He was born from Polish immigrants and survived the Holocaust with a smile and a cowboy hat. To view his story, Google search “Field of Ashes.” George’s character was a saving grace for him and those who suffered. The family honors “The Righteous” from his childhood and those who are risking their lives who did their best to save him. Mr. Zeff is survived by his sons, David and James Zeff; his sisters, Liliane Hershkowitz and Danielle Susser. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, holocaustcenter.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
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Looking Back From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org
The Glory Days of Jewish-Owned Grocery Stores
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o say the least, Passover will be different this year. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with social distancing in practice, Jewish families are reconsidering how they will plan for their seders. Indeed, Jewish life is now a matter of virtual bat/ bar mitzvahs and Shabbat services. Just the act of gathering matzah, gefilte fish and Mike Smith other Passover groceries will Alene and have been an adventure. Graham Landau Archivist Chair I thought about supermarkets and shopping for Passover while cruising the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History this week (while working at home, of course, keeping my social distance). I was especially intrigued by the idea after watching a replay of Sue Marx’s film, Remember When: The Jewish Community, which recently aired on Detroit Public TV. In the film, Jerry Cook makes the point that the story of the grocery business in Detroit is also a history of Jews in the city. I did some research and the evidence from the Archive demonstrates that Cook is spot-on. Today, Kroger, the largest food store chain in the nation, and Michigan-owned Meijer stores dominate the grocery scene in Detroit. There are still independent markets, of course, and a few small chains, but the largest Detroit-based supermarket businesses closed their doors or were bought out years ago. With their demise, a significant piece of Jewish Detroit history also disappeared. You may remember shopping at Chatham and Farmer Jack or Food Fair, Great Scott and Wrigley’s. All of them were Jewishowned, family-operated supermarket chains, mostly led by groups of brothers. And they all had grocery items that Jews depended upon.
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At Chatham, the Weisberg berg brothers — Alvin, Peter, Harold, and Bernard — ran the supermarkets. Great Scott was owned and managed by Nate, Leonard, Sam and Zach h Fink. There were 53 Great Scott stores when e en Wrigley’s, a chain operated by John and Nathan Lurie, bought them. Wrigley’s then n had more than 100 supermarkets. The last of the large supermarket chains was Farmer Jack. It was the ancestor of the merged Food Fair and Lucky Markets, whose origins lay in Tom’s Quality Markets, s, begun by Al and Tom Borman in the 1920s. 0s. Al’s son, Paul, was the last Borman in charge rge of the more than 100 Farmer Jack stores. Of course, the most famous of the markets in the historic Jewish neighborhood in Detroit was the Dexter-Davidson Superr Market — the “House of Foods.” Founded by Norm Cottier in the 1930s, this market catered to the tastes of Cottier’s Jewish neighbors, carrying the foodstuffs they needed for everyday meals and for holidays. While the chains cited above are long gone, there are still places to shop for Passover. One is Johnny Pomodoro’s, established by Dan Sonenberg and John Taormina in 2008. This market is close to many current concentrations of Jewish households, and it has become a bit of a landmark. It reminds me of the historic advertisements I have found in the Archive for businesses that state, “we are located by the Dexter-Davidson Market.” And, like all the stores cited in this column, it does sell matzah, gefilte fish and other Passover supplies. Want to learn more? Go to the DJN Foundation archives, available for free at www.djnfoundation.org.
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