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’ve just spent the better part of two days meticulously photographing and scanning 133 different children’s drawings for the JN’s annual Chanukah cover art contest. Does that sound tedious? It didn’t feel that way; it felt utterly joyous. With every wonderful full-color image of menorahs, Maccabis and sufganiyot, I was reminded Andrew anew of the creative pasLapin sions and exuberant wonEditor ders of our local Jewish community, even during such difficult times. I saw the amazing talents of Metro Detroit’s Jewish children, the ones who will decide our future, and I became hopeful for that future. And I’m grateful the JN can be a part of it. It’s fitting, then, that as our families

prepare for another Chanukah, we at the JN have a present of our own to share. No, not socks. We have been selected to be a host newsroom for the nonprofit Report For America for its upcoming 2021-2022 fellowship year. This organization is responding to the crisis in local news reporting by placing professional journalists with local news outlets across the country for year-long fellowship corps programs, much like Teach For America or City Year. It’s a tremendous honor that RFA has agreed to help us in our mission to unite the Metro Detroit Jewish community by telling all your stories. RFA will grant us $15,000, half the salary toward the hiring of a full-time JN reporter, who will be an experienced journalist focusing on stories about generational and other demographic changes continued on page 10

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seen as a flashes in the pan. Should you go to Alaska, you may want to join an expedition to pan for gold. I hope your search pans out for you. If it does, then you may be on TV or have a movie made of your life and the camera would pan across the wilderness to focus in on you and your strike. A different kettle of fish may be heard in the caution to feel sorry for the poor, homeless snake who did not have a pit to hiss in.

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ur story begins back in March, when COVID19 first reared its tentacles of terror throughout the world. Most countries, including Canada, established lockdowns to flatten the curve of rising rates of COVID-19 cases. But as long as Binyamin Bodner there is even one case anywhere on the globe, the virus is bound to return. Sure enough, the virus came back once the lockdown was lifted. What didn’t come back were the hundreds — if not thousands — of small businesses, the livelihoods for so many people. Thankfully, the lockdown eventually lifted. But as part of the rules enforced by Canada to prevent another “wave,” citizens returning from abroad had to self-isolate for 14 days. One might simply think to test those who had traveled, but the

Health Ministry declared the tests too unreliable, despite their 95% accuracy rate. I believe the government’s decision to impose self-isolation instead of testing was there just to deter people from traveling, which may not be such a bad policy to maintain during a raging pandemic. But what if someone did need to travel? So, the government provided an “essential traveler” loophole that allowed those eligible to return from abroad without the need to self-isolate or even test for the virus. Examples include truck drivers and healthcare workers. This wasn’t an issue until my sister from New York City got engaged. Upon researching, we found that traveling to a sibling’s wedding was not considered essential by the Canadian government. We traveled to the United States for the engagement party as well as for the wedding and quarantined each time. We

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in our local Jewish community. Our output of original, local stories will increase substantially, particularly on the digital front, and allow us to be much more active and diligent in our community reporting. We are so, so grateful to have an incredible community of people who believe in the mission of the JN and want us to find success and a sustainable future. Your support is immensely appreciated, and a true mitzvah. May you all find some joy during this festive occasion and comfort in the warmth of each other. Chag Urim Sameach to all of you amazing readers!

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considered ourselves experts on self-isolation … and then my wife’s sister got engaged to an American from Brooklyn. At this point, we decided to skip the engagement party, which we deemed unnecessary. But the wedding, scheduled for two months later, was surely not to be missed. We traveled back to the U.S., and when the wedding was over, braced ourselves again for the quarantine. We felt something had to be done. We took some time to plan and discuss, and then launched a petition asking the Canadian government to allow travelers arriving back to Canada to test for COVID instead of self-isolating. Aptly, we named it “TESTFORFREEDOM.” After 1,000 signatures were garnered, we began lobbying for support from the travel industry, which suffered disproportionately more from these debilitating travel restrictions. At the forefront was Air Canada, which began collecting voluntary test results from its passengers without any major outbreaks, demonstrating the effectiveness of the testing approach. They were truly a

G-dsend, for they provided the data necessary to our cause. Without them we would lack the necessary data to convince the Health Ministry. Finally, with much prayer and pressure, the Canadian government capitulated and allowed testing to be administered on returning travelers as part of a regional pilot program. Our petition cannot yet declare victory, since this ruling currently applies only to one airport located in Calgary. However, the plan is to continue to fight until we get the major airports of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver covered. With enough pressure, we believe we can quicken the rollout of this decision. It’s amazing to note what we learned from the experience; G-d always lends a hand when one puts in the effort toward the right goals. Of course, we do what we can, and leave the rest up to Him. May this virus disappear faster than it appeared, and may we all be safe, healthy, and always in the best of spirits. Binyamin Bodner is a rabbinical student studying in the Bobov Kollel in Toronto.

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Each month, the JN will let you know the stories that were read most often online. If you missed any, you can go to thejewishnews.com and search for them by title. Here’s what was most popular in November. TOP 10 ON THE WEB 1. Young Detroiter Gains Success in Hollywood 2. Exclusive: Detroit Pastor Addresses Controversy Over His Move to Israel 3. Jewish Cemetery in Grand Rapids Vandalized with ProTrump Graffiti on Eve of Election 4. Last Aliyah at Iron Mountain: As Tiny Jewish Community Dwindles, Historic U.P. Shul Finally Shuts its Doors 5. The Docs of War 6. Election 2020 — DJN Live Blog 7. Home at Last! COVID Patient Returns Home After Seven Months in Hospital and Rehab 8. ‘Dismantling Antisemitism’ Panel to Feature Unexpected Guest: Rashida Tlaib 9. Kosher Restaurant Provides Comfortable Outdoor Dining 10. Zoom Baker: Shaindle Braunstein Skipped Out on The Great American Baking Show to Lead JARC

Di menorah in di fenster- the menorah in the window Yeder nacht- every night. Ein, tzvay, un dri- one, two, three Dos is acht- it is eight. Di mayse- the story Un zahyn breeder- and his brothers Ich vil shein hern vider- I want to hear again Essn di latkes- eat the latkes Ich tracht- I think By Rachel Kapen

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TOP 5 ON INSTAGRAM 1. Home at Last! COVID Patient Returns Home After Seven Months in Hospital and Rehab 2. Couple Who First Met at the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit Ties the Knot 12 Years Later 3. Last Aliyah at Iron Mountain: As Tiny Jewish Community Dwindles, Historic U.P. Shul Finally Shuts its Doors 4. COVID Restrictions 5. The Docs of War

“Thanks for the story on the closing of the Iron Mountain shul. My father, Harry Cutler; grandfather Meyer Cutler, uncles and cousins, the

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“Nooooo! So sad! I had no idea there was a Jewish community up there! If I had known I would have done something to try to help!”

Cohodes family, were members. Todah from Greensboro, North Carolina … I learned of the story from some Michiganders, the Gers family, who recalled that my family had links to Iron Mountain. My cousin in Elat, Israel, has the story. Too bad my brothers are no longer alive to relish the story. I sent several Cohodes relatives the story. Happy Chanukah early.”

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CHANUKAH, Oh, Chanukah! JACKIE HEADAPOHL ASSOCIATE EDITOR

f there ever was a year where we were in need of some extra Chanukah cheer, it’s this one. At the JN, our cup of cheer was overflowing as we judged this year’s Chanukah art contest. The creativity of this year’s batch of young artists was nothing short of amazing. We chose the unique multimedia creation of Lenny Lakritz, 7, of West Bloomfield, to grace this year’s cover. Lenny, a first grader at Pleasant Lake Elementary, was inspired by his own family menorah and set out to recreate it using clothespins and pom-poms, which, he said, reminded him of candles. His mom Julie Rodgers, a former teacher, says, “The family is very artistic. The kids love making pictures and cards for family members. They’ve been participating in the JN’s Chanukah art contest for years.” Lenny will receive $100. All the other winners chosen by the JN will receive $18.

GRAND PRIZE WINNER LENNY LAKRITZ, AGE 7

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oliday sweaters usually leave me feeling left out as the only one wearing blue instead of the colors most other co-workers and students are wearing for Xmas. I do own a store-bought sweater, but a teacher friend of mine was telling the story of how her aunt made her a hideous sweater complete with golden gelt sewn in. It gave me an inspirational spark. How could I make a cool Chanukah shirt? I ordered some sweatshirts from Brody’s and went to work with my reverse tie dye. Royal blue worked the best. My kids and I sat and thought of some ideas first. We went with “Maccabi Strong” for the little guy, “Shine Bright” with a

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Menorah for my oldest, and my middle got different ways to spell Chanukah with a menorah on the back. We did a prewash of the shirts before starting. DIRECTIONS • Start by putting a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to prevent the bleach from going through. Next, you can use chalk to draw on MATERIALS

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the shirt. • Arrange a clean workspace with a plastic cover. Now you are ready to reverse tie dye. • I put a small amount of the splash-less bleach in a yogurt cup and dipped my paintbrush to create the design. Less is better, since it can spread easily. Sometimes the reaction happens right away, or it

may take a few minutes. • If you don’t remember what you covered, wait for it to lighten before you continue and you can always go back and fix up anything you don’t like. • If you would like, with a spray bottle, mix a 50/50 bleach and water mixture. You can use this to carefully add some drips and design around the edges. Be very careful, since once you spray, it will be there forever! • Once your design is finished, you want to wait for the bleach to remove as much color as it can but leave for no more than one hour. The color it will turn is based on the dye used in the fabric. Some blues will go totally white, but others will have greys and reds, etc. • To stop the reaction and reduce any spread of the bleach, wash it fully in cold water under running water. Then transfer it right into the washing machine with an extra rinse cycle. Dry normally and wear to impress. Brooke Leiberman of Farmington Hills is a mom and wife, educator and artist who enjoys sharing her skills and inspiring others to make art. She runs the Ravitz Art Center at Tamarack Camps and teaches art at Dolsen Elementary in South Lyon.

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onight begins the more than 2,000-year-old celebration of Chanukah. There are many stories that help make up the explanations for the existence of Chanukah and its customs. Here are a couple that help explain two of the most popular observance and food customs of this festival of light. We recall the miracle of the oil each Chanukah sunset when we light the Chanukiah with oil or candles and eat so many fried treats like sufganiyot (donuts) and latkes. We retell the stories of military miracles and the rededication of the first temple when we spin dreidels and sing traditional tunes. Another Chanukah story relates to the story of the Annabel Cohen heroine Judith. The heroine saved her people from Assyrian oppressors during the time of the Maccabees by deceiving a general bent on the Jew’s destruction. Supposedly, Judith was able to trick the general by feeding him salty cheese, which in turn made him thirsty. To alleviate the thirst, Judith served the general large amounts of wine. When the general passed out drunk, Judith killed him, thwarting destruction. This explains why we eat cheese dishes during Chanukah and the Sephardic tradition of a special women-only celebration on the seventh night of the holiday. The following recipes are perfect for tonight or any night during Chanukah. BAKED MASHED SWEET POTATO LATKES 2-3 large sweet potatoes (2 pounds) 2 large eggs ½ cup minced red or Bermuda onion 2 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 Tbsp. zaatar Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup (or more) flour, as needed Olive or vegetable oil to brush on baking sheet (not extra-virgin) To serve: Plain yogurt and salsa (optional)

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Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and brush the oil on the paper lightly. Alternately spray with nonstick cooking spray. Microwave whole potatoes (no need to “poke” with a fork or knife) until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes. Use your fingers to peel the potato and transfer to a large bowl. Use a fork or whisk to “mash” the potato. Mix or mash-in the eggs, onion, parsley and zaatar, and salt and pepper to taste. Use a ¼-cup scoop or measuring cup to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet (you should have about 12 portions). Use wet hands to flatten the mixture on the baking sheet to make 3-inch patties. Brush the patties with more oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Bake the sweet potato cakes for 12 minutes. Turn and bake until golden and set, about 12-15 minutes more. Serve immediately, plain or with yogurt and salsa. Makes 6 servings. LATKES! THE CLASSIC VERSION 2 pounds Idaho or russet potatoes, peeled or not 1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 eggs 3 Tbsp. flour (more if needed) Kosher salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying Directions Make latkes: Coarsely grate potatoes by hand (with a box grater) or in the food processor and let them sit until they turn reddish-brown, about half an hour. Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse well with cold water until the potatoes are white again. If the strands of potato are too long (as sometimes happens with a food processor), chop them slightly. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes before frying.

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A New Take on an Old Song “Chanukah, Oh Chanukah” gets a reggae twist. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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a holiday album. Because of my Jewish background, I decided on holidays. It became a challenge because we don’t have a lot of Chanukah songs. Maybe I’ll write a Chanukah song.” Because of the pandemic, Glaser, based in California, sang in his own studio. “I’ve done Chanukah concerts, and I like taking ‘Chanukah, Oh Chanukah’ to a new level with the reggae sounds,” said Glaser, 57, a colleague and friend of Garfield and a recording artist since he was 11. He counts some 25 albums to his credit. “A great melody is eternal, and this Chanukah song has that quality,” said Glaser. “I’m sure the author never intended ‘Chanukah, Oh Chanukah’ to

be a reggae song, but I think this melody will help it reach a new audience. There’s something beautiful, inspiring and heartfelt about exploring heritage.” Independent of this project, Glaser has released the recording “Sam Glaser’s Rockin’ Chanukah Revue.” Locally, he appeared at Adat Shalom Synagogue for a Lots of Latkes party. Garfield looked for an international group of musicians to perform for “Holidays Outside the Box.” This recent album is among a series of “Outside the Box” recordings that focus on a range of music. Legendary musicians featured through the recording add their talents to “O Holy Night” with vocalists Jacob Scheff, who worked with the band Listen to “Chanukah, Chicago, and Robbie Wyckoff, who worked with Pablo Cruise. Oh Chanukah” Nick Lane, strings arranger for on YouTube Music, “Ave Maria,” has been associated Apple Music with Chicago and Rod Stewart. or Spotify. Besides producing his own recordings, Garfield works freelance. During the pandemic, he is performing on Zoom from his own studio, and his work can be accessed at davidgarfield.com, where the holiday recording also can be accessed. Although Garfield has not worked in Sam Michigan, he visits the state to see his Glaser brother Stanley, who lives in Northville.

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version of the song “Chanukah, Oh Chanukah” offers a unique sound this year — reggae and soul. It is heard on a recording made in the California music studio of David Garfield, producer, arranger and keyboardist. The number retains the familiar words sung in Hebrew and English by Sam Glaser, a performer who specializes in Jewish songs and has appeared many times at religious celebrations in Michigan. Lee Oskar, who worked with the band War, plays the harmonica, and Larry Klimas, who has worked with the band Chicago and Neil Diamond, is on saxophone. Other musicians are Israeli Oz Noy, Tim Pierce and Andy Bassford (guitars); Freddie Washington (bass); Steve Ferrone (drums); and Kevin Ricard (percussions). The Chanukah song is the one Jewish track on the album “Holidays Outside the Box,” which gives some new sounds to familiar religious and seasonal ballads, including “Let It Snow” in contemporary jazz and “Sleigh Ride” in calypso. Five languages are represented — English, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish and Polish. “I was approaching 60 when I got the idea to record and collaborate with legacy musicians and artists,” said Garfield, who has worked with musicians such as Motown’s Smokey Robinson. “I had three Christmas songs out in the same year, and the big question for me was whether to do a Christmas album or

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ewish Family Service of Metro Detroit (JFS), JVS Human Services and Kadima Mental Health Services have formally voted to begin analyzing a potential merger into one single agency. The evaluation, to take place in spring 2021, will explore the operational, legal and financial due diligence of a merger. If the merger is approved, the agencies expect it will happen on July 1, 2021. Key details of the potential combined agency remain unclear, including what it would be called, who would lead it, and how staffing and organization would change. Currently the three agencies offer a combined 125 services, ranging from career counseling to aging services to legal aid and assistance for adults with mental health disorders. Combined, the three groups have nearly $40 million in

assets, according to their most recent reported IRS filings ($18.7 million from JVS, $13 million from JFS and $7.9 million from Kadima). In a joint interview, the three agency heads said that a potential new organization would not stray too far from the current central mission statements of the social service nonprofits. “If a new organization happens, it would be a similar mission statement to any one of ours,” Perry Ohren, CEO of JFS, told the JN. “Our mission is to help people within the Jewish community and the broader community with whatever help they might need. And that would be the mission of the new organization, to continue to do that.” Paul Blatt, President and CEO of JVS Human Services, echoed those sentiments. “One thing we recognized is that the three organizations’ missions

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aligned very well, which really helped us and guided us as we did our exploratory stage of this,” Blatt said. This announcement was made following two years of informal discussions, facilitated by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (JFMD), which is a partner organization to JVS and JFS. Blatt said the agencies felt they’d arrived at a point where they could share the next phase with the community. According to Ohren, the evaluation will be a “big project” that will include about 10 work groups, each focusing on different tasks, such as client records and fundraising. Other evaluation tasks include brainstorming what the possible new board of directors and organizational chart would look like. “People on our staff will be working on this. We’ll be hiring some outside firms who might have some subject matter expertise, we’ll be working with a consultant, and our boards are going to be involved,” Ohren said. Ohren said that the merger isn’t being explored as a money-saving initiative, but that staffing cuts and consolidations are still possible. “In the process of doing it,

sure it probably will save some money, and maybe we’ll have one less person over here or over there, but the intent is to put the best work the organizations do and the people who do that work together,” Ohren said. “The intention is social impact: can we serve people better?” All three said COVID-19 had no bearing on the announcement, as merger talks were already underway. Eric Adelman, CEO of Kadima, said that there was some thought of waiting until the pandemic was over to continue the discussions. Ultimately, they decided to continue the evaluation. “There was a lot of momentum behind these discussions, and who knew how long the pandemic would last, so it was important to continue moving this conversation forward,” Adelman said. Matt Lester, JFMD president, said the move makes sense. “I applaud the undertaking, particularly since it exemplifies a level of thoughtfulness and selflessness that you don’t always see in the nonprofit world,” Lester said. “I think there’s a long way to go for them to determine if some form of collaboration, whatever that looks like, is prudent.” Ohren said the pandemic’s demands on all three agencies have shown how impactful they could be together. To Ohren, whether a new organization comes to fruition or not, these talks will be a step forward for the communities the three agencies assist. “No matter what happens, the community and the people we serve will be better as a result of the process that we’re going through,” he said. “Regardless of the end result, it’s going to be a better, more informed service for the people that come to us for help.”

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Support group and new book comfort grieving pet owners. ROBIN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

e had a human name. And for Jill and Mitchell Solomon of Farmington Hills, losing their dog, Danny, to cancer was like losing a family member. The 12-year-old Dalmatian was a rescue dog, a loyal companion who was part of their daily lives for more than a decade. He underwent radiation treatments, but the cancer was aggressive. Danny’s loss was so devastating, Jill says, “we needed help.” “When we lose a person, there is immediate support from family, friends and clergy,” she explains. “When you lose a pet, many do not understand that the grieving process is the same. The pain and loss are the same and possibly worse. I

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know many people think you should just ‘get over it’ or ‘get another pet.’ We will always grieve for our Danny.” The Solomons found comfort and a judgment-free zone with the local pet loss support group Beyond the Paw Print. The group was founded in 2009 by Dr. Micky Golden Moore of West Bloomfield, a Jewish chaplain with St. Joseph Mercy Health System, who endured her own struggle with grief after the loss of her cats Pablo, Isabella and Nellie. She

founded the support group to help others after experiencing the feeling of not having any place to turn. “I want people to know the grief is real; they’re not alone and support is available,” Golden Moore says. “Partly because of our society’s discomfort with death and dying, friends may want us to quickly move on and feel better. But it doesn’t always work that way.” Golden Moore wrote the new book Tails from Beyond the Paw Print to help those

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who are struggling. Danny’s story is one of 22 stories of “love, loss and lessons learned” from various support group members. “Beyond the Paw Print is a safe place for people. It validates your ability to grieve without judgment,” Jill says. “I could cry openly while I talked about Danny. We attended meetings in person for about a year. Without Micky and the group’s support, we would have been completely lost.” Golden Moore has a doctorate degree in communication studies from Wayne State University. She spent more than 30 years as an adjunct professor in the U.S. and United Kingdom, specializing in public speaking. But she

found her true calling in her work as a hospital chaplain and by leading the pet loss support group. The book, published in May, is her first. “This book is a love letter for anyone who might grieve the death of their animal companion in isolation — to learn that they are not alone,” Golden Moore says. “I want people to know that healing is possible.” MONTHLY ZOOM MEETINGS Moore says she has heard from animal lovers around the world who’ve thanked her for writing the book. During COVID-19, the support group has continued to meet virtually via Zoom on the second Monday of every month. The group’s Facebook page is also filled with emotional tributes to countless pets loved and lost.

“Planted my fall flowers as a memorial to my little kitty,” one member wrote. “At my parents’ house, she loved to curl up in the mums and sleep in the sunshine.” “Today marks six months since my precious Irish Setter, Mollie, passed,” wrote another. “Of course, the heartache and void are still quite profound, but I hold her dear in my heart.” So what is the best way to comfort a family member or friend who’s lost a pet? Golden Moore suggests refraining from giving advice, and instead listening with an open heart and without judgment. She says simply showing that you care will go a long way. ‘Tails From Beyond the Paw Print’ can be ordered through local bookstores. For more information, visit beyondthepawprint.com.

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aul R. Milgrom’s journey to Sweden began in Oak Park. Milgrom, 72, a 1966 graduate of Oak Park High School, was awarded a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences earlier this year with his Stanford adviser and good friend Robert B. Wilson. Milgrom’s former classmates describe him as smart, likeable and one of the guys. “Although we didn’t have any classes together, I knew Paul from school,” said Steve Gilbert. “For a guy who would be considered an egghead, I remember him as laid back and congenial.” Milgrom is the second of four sons of Abraham and Anne Milgrom. He has two adult children and a grandson. He has since remarried following a divorce. Every week, Milgrom hosts his son, a single parent, and grandson for Shabbat dinner at his Palo Alto, Calif., home. Milgrom’s recollections of his Oak Park childhood are pretty typical of any kid growing up in the 1960s: Playing football, basketball and baseball with his friends at local schoolyards. Playing cards

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with friends or walking to services at B’nai Moshe every Saturday. And, of course, girls — girls he said he was too shy to date. He recalls traveling in the USY on Wheels program in 1964, “cementing my Jewish identity when some kids in the mountains [out west] threw rocks at our bus.” A friendship between Joel Seidman and Milgrom, begun in kindergarten in Detroit, continued after their families moved to Oak Park on Sussex in 1954, just four houses apart. They “were regular buddies during these early years,” including attending each other’s bar mitzvahs, Seidman said, but by junior high school the friendship “drifted some.” Soon it was apparent, said Seidman, now a physician, “that Paul was brilliant and without question my intellectual superior. He spent hours tutoring me about chess strategies and introducing me to game theory.” PERHAPS THE SMARTEST Former classmate Nolan Weinberg, who holds an M.D. from the University of Minnesota, said the hallways

of Oak Park High were infused with the gray matter of lots of smart kids. Perhaps Milgrom was the smartest. Weinberg recalled an incident when he and Milgrom were in a 12th grade math class. The teacher brought in a Fortran computer programming problem for the class to solve. “It was a tic-tac-toe problem, and only Paul solved it,” Weinberg said. Milgrom said he doesn’t remember that incident but recalls another math class. “One geometry teacher could see that I was bored and told me that, so long as I got 100 percent on every exam, I could skip the homework and read ahead in the books.” Consequently, Milgrom said he finished two years of math in his junior year, skipped senior year math, and “was warned by the head of the math department that I would be forced to take remedial math in college.” Instead, he said he became the first Oak Park High student to get advance placement credit in calculus. Another teacher wasn’t so kind, giving him “an ‘F’ when-

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ever I found a clever shortcut that made the problem easy” rather than following her intended solution, Milgrom said. ACADEMIC CAREER After graduating from the University of Michigan with an A.B. in math, Milgrom became an actuary, working for two large actuarial firms. Bored, he said he decided to pursue graduate business at Stanford where he learned “the real reason I was bored was that I loved research and hated the grind of business routine. So, I switched into the career that, evidently, I was born for.” That move led him to game theory, the study of strategic behavior used in economics fields, political science and computer science. Winning major prizes is nothing new to Milgrom, winning, in 2012, the BBVA, an international award recognizing significant contributions in the areas of scientific research and cultural creation. He won the John J. Carty Award in 2018, handed out by the National Academy of Sciences. “I know I am a respected researcher and teacher and consultant, and I thought even a Nobel Prize could not change much for [me] … but how could it top those earlier prizes,” he said. Since winning the Nobel Prize he said has “received thousands of emails, some from folks I had lost touch with. From elementary school and high school and college friends. Bridge friends. Chess friends. Old lovers. My opinions suddenly seem to carry more weight.” Including among his own family. “Even my 9-year-old grandson, sees me differently. I’m the same man that I was two months ago. Remarkable.”

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Campus Innovation U-M Hillel fellow selected for prestigious Jewish program. CHERYL WEISS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

through a rigorous process for a prestigious opportunity: Cohort Three of the Graduate Degree in Israel Education Partnership. The goal of Springboard is to reimagine and redesign Jewish life on campus. She is the only Detroit participant this year. Participants complete a oneyear program in Experiential Jewish Education and Israel Studies, earning a graduate certificate. They may opt to continue for a second year and earn a master’s degree. “What’s really special about this program is it’s in partnership with George Washington University, which is an amazing university, and its iCenter JERRY ZOLYNSKY

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unerals are for the living, as observed by many commentators, and the pandemic has upended traditional mourning rituals. The three local Jewish funeral homes have followed strict guidelines

from the state of Michigan and Michigan Board of Rabbis to limit potential infection from the coronavirus. As a result, friends have not been able to greet family members of the deceased in per-

[which focuses on education about Israel],” Dorf said. “I did a program with the iCenter in January, their Birthright Fellows program in San Diego, right before the whole world shut down, and it was such an amazing experience in the way that they were teaching about Israel and creating experiences for participants of that program.” Dorf grew up in Delaware County near Philadelphia in an interfaith home. “We were members of a Reform synagogue, and I had a bat mitzvah, but we were also exposed to Christmas, which I think gave us a really rich background. It wasn’t until I got to college and became involved with Penn State Hillel that I found this passion for Israel and Jewish life and realized that it was something I wanted to do professionally.” While at Penn State, Dorf

also went to Israel on Birthright, staffed Birthright and spent a summer doing research in Israel for an honor’s thesis. Dorf believes her background helps her work with students at Hillel. “I’m able to reach students who are from backgrounds like me, who had an interfaith home growing up. This is what the future of the Jewish world looks like, at least from my perspective, and I think that it’s important to have representation of that in the professional Jewish world as well.” Through her cohort, diverse with people from different facets of Jewish life, and the program, Dort sees it as “a really great way to grow as a professional and supplement what I’m doing through Springboard. It aligns with my hopes for my future career in working in the Israel educational world.”

son — a common practice for funerals prior to the pandemic. The comforting touch of a clasped hand and words of shared sorrow have all been missing. “COVID has been such a strain on the family,” says Joshua Tobias of the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield. The Ira Kaufman Chapel is adding an outdoor drivethrough greeting line adjacent to the chapel’s family room for small indoor funerals. Family members of the deceased will be able to greet friends who drive up in their cars from this outdoor sheltered area. Tobias says each driver will be able to sign a registry book held by an Ira Kaufman staff member and then drive up, one car at a time, to greet mourning family members. “It won’t be a long visit but it’s a really good way to bring people together,” he adds. Ira Kaufman funeral director

David Techner adds, “We want comfort for the family and that is available now.” Those attending funerals inside the chapel will notice “some significant changes with no more than 25 people attending except clergy and staff,” Techner explains. “There will be social distancing, masks, temperature checks and hand sanitizer. We have removed some rows of pews at the front to provide more distance between those conducting the service and others. We will be removing more pews to provide a 10-foot distance between each pew.” Attendance maximums and other safeguards will comply with changing state regulations and guidelines from the Michigan Board of Rabbis. He adds that live-streamed funerals will continue to be available and will start after the drive-up greeting line is completed. DECEMBER 10 • 2020

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Brady Ruben Klein will lead the congregation in prayer on the occasion of his bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Lisa and Jason Klein, and brother Cameron. Brady is the loving grandchild of Lin and Ron Klein, Dr. Jeffrey Zaks and Susan Zaks. He is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. With his friend Brandon and his new friend Ari from the Friendship Circle, Brady created a March Madness Mitzvah Project named BBA Basketball. This special project raised more than $3,000 to help West Bloomfield-based Friendship Circle enhance the lives of those with special needs.

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Alexis Carys Mann; daughter of Jill and Cory Mann, will chant from the Torah as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple

Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. She will be joined in celebration by her brother Logan and proud grandparents Ruth and Donald Weinbaum, Molly and William Lawlor, and Gary Mann. Alexis attends West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. As part of her most meaningful mitzvah project, she created a design for a greeting card, which she had printed and packaged into card packs, which she sold. All proceeds from these special cards were donated to the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. Aram Isaac Mouradian (Aram Yitzchak) will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. He will be joined by his parents, Vivian and Daniel, his big sisters Rose Anoush and Shayna Araxie. Aram’s proud grandparents are Barbara

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ith the coronavirus pandemic surging, just before Thanksgiving came Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of stricter COVID-19 restrictions for the state from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Although most restaurants and bars had complied scrupulously with safety and sanitation regulations since their first reopening on June 8, the state instituted a threeweek “pause” on indoor dining through Dec. 8. At press time, the restriction seemed likely to extend at least through the holiday season. “Indoor gatherings are the greatest source of spread, and sharply limiting them is our focus,” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon, explaining the department’s decision. “By coming together today, we can save thousands of lives and not overwhelm the hospitals caring for COVID patients.” The restaurant industry is facing unprecedented challenges to stay afloat. The Independent Restaurant Association, a trade

group founded during the pandemic, estimated 11 million workers have lost jobs since the crisis began as well as another 5 million up and down the food chain. Without financial intervention, the association said up to 85 percent of independent restaurants could be lost. The association filed suit against the state of Michigan to end the “pause.” That suit was rejected by the courts. Joe and Rosalie Vicari, owners of Andiamo restaurants, confirmed to the Detroit Free Press that they sent a letter to fellow restaurant owners urging they unite as one and open their doors in defiance of the state’s indoor-dining pause should it be extended. During a Zoom call with restaurateurs Dec. 3, the Detroit News reported that Vicari toned down his rhetoric. “We have to figure out a way, with Lansing, with the board of health, we have to figure out a way to keep our restaurants open, safely,” he said. “And if we have to compromise, we’ll figure out a compromise that’s good for public safety and good for us to stay in business.”

LOCAL RESTAURANT OWNERS SPEAK OUT Small and larger restaurateurs spoke to the Jewish News about their businesses and the future of the restaurant industry. “Our full-service catering has kept us afloat,” said co-owner Georgia Omand of Republica, a gastropub with American and Mediterranean cuisine in Berkley. Her family business has 13 employees. “We’re trying to keep our staff employed; we’re not making any money. Unfortunately, this new shutdown came at our busiest season.” Steve Goldberg, owner of the Stage Deli in West Bloomfield, said, “We’ve done way better than expected and carry-outs have been very popular throughout the pandemic. But I’m concerned about the future of the industry. I would like to see a vibrant restaurant community.” Owner Meskerem “Meski” Grebreyohannes of Taste of Ethiopia in Southfield said, “All is well for my family and staff, considering what is going on at this time. As for our restaurant,

I don’t know about the future at this point. As of now, we are trying our best to stay open and hope for better days.” Partner Sandy Levine of Chartreuse Kitchen and Cocktails in Detroit said, “It’s been very much like a rollercoaster through this pandemic.” He praised his staff and guests for being willing to comply with the guidelines, unlike at other restaurants. “Hopefully, the vaccine will bring us back to where things will be somewhat controlled. Our industry is going to be affected beyond this year.” Owner Betty Sheuell of Culantro in Ferndale said, “We believe the MDHHS emergency orders are in the best interests of the community. We do not want to put our employees or loyal customers at risk. Under quarantine rules, we can continue to service everyone safely through takeouts while diminishing the risks. We have been blessed to have a very loyal customer base who do not wish to see us fail and want to keep our unique flavors alive and well through this pandemic.” continued on page 32

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Detroit City Council, Wayne County and the Detroit Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations. He was noted for his service to the people of Detroit, showing “steadfast courage and tireless resolve during the coronavirus pandemic.” Lilly Epstein Stotland has been named CEO of Vesco Oil Corporation, one of the largLilly Epstein est distributors Stotland of branded automotive and industrial lubricants in the United States and a leading recycler of used oil and antifreeze. She joined the family-owned company in 2004 and previously served as

general manager before she was appointed to president in 2017. Stotland earned a bachelor’s degree in economics cum laude from Harvard University and was a recipient of John Harvard and Harvard College Scholarships for highest academic distinction. She also holds a master’s degree in business administration with distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) is the recipient of the 2020 Legislative Jeremy Moss Economic Development Champion Award from the

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fter nearly 43 years of owning and running Rear Ends, a women’s casual apparel boutique, Mark and Elaine Blumenfeld will be handing over the reins to their daughter, Ariana Carps. Due to the pandemic and personal reasons, a decision was also made to consolidate Rear Ends into its Bloomfield Hills store and to shutter the West Bloomfield location. The closing date for the West Bloomfield store is Dec. 12. Merchandise is on sale with most things well under $100, with the goal of clearing out the inventory. “It’s the times we live in; you have to be smart about it,” said Elaine Blumenfeld. According to her, about 50% of their orders had been canceled by vendors because of the pandemic, and they didn’t feel they could effectively merchandise two stores. The consolidation is a positive move for Carps. “I’ll be able to leave a little early to pick my kids up from school,” Carps tells the JN. “I think it’ll give me a work-life balance. COVID has shown me how important that is. “It allows me to be the businesswoman I’d love to be, and it

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allows me to be the mom I want to be who’s present when I’m with my kids.” Carps has worked in the store since she was just a kid. In 2005, Ariana became a full-time manager and buyer, and by 2012, she was given a stake in the business. “This is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do, and the only job I’ve ever had,” Carps said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else.” The plan was always for the Blumenfeld’s to hand the business off to their daughter, but the pandemic accelerated that decision. “My daughter is unbelievable,” Blumenfeld said. “She grew up here, she was doing stock when she was 10 years old.” It won’t be a full retirement for the Blumenfeld’s though. In-season, they’ll be at the store more often. They’ll step away a bit more when it’s not as busy. “It’s comforting to say we’re going to step back, and we’ll come in when she needs us. We might come in a little bit when she doesn’t need us,” she added. “It’s been a good run,” Mark Blumenfeld said. “I’m leaving this location with my head held high, and everything’s good in life. How much more can I ask than that?”

RESTRICTIONS ARE “DEVASTATING” President Jeremy Sasson of the Heirloom Hospitality Group, whose restaurants include Townhouse Birmingham, Townhouse Detroit and Prime + Proper in Detroit, argues that the coronavirus restrictions have been devastating for the restaurant industry. Summing up his company’s experience, Sasson said, “In the last eight or nine months, we’ve had catastrophic layoffs of employees. We’ve gone from 350 employees to 15, rehired to about 300, and now we’re back to eight employees at our organization. ... This time around, there’s no economic stimulus to support workers on unemployment. After 20 weeks from the first shutdown, there’s not a lot of time left for laid-off workers to get unemployment money. “The hidden issue in this situation is that some employees are going to be forced to look for other jobs,” he added. “We’re the only industry singled out twice in this entire year, with two shutdowns now tied specifically to restaurants. I can’t blame employees for not betting on the restaurant industry for their livelihood. There will be a gap for finding restaurant and hospitality professionals when things have come back.” Catering has been important during the pandemic, according to partner and Executive Chef Matt Prentice at Three Cats Restaurant in Clawson. “Thankfully, because I’ve been around for a long time, we’re doing an incredible volume.” His location in a suburban neighborhood is an advantage he does not see for many of his colleagues starting out “or

located in areas like Detroit that have seen a huge number of restaurants open but are now struggling.” Prentice is concerned about restaurant staff, including his own 22 employees on furlough. “Shutting down restaurants and bars is an unwinnable hand for a lot of people,” he said. “How do you survive on $360 a week at the max for unemployment to pay for things at Chanukah and Christmas? People are hurting. No financial relief is in sight either.” Bill Roberts of the Roberts Restaurant Group, whose restaurants include Beverly Hills Grill, Bill’s, Cafe ML, Roadhouse B&G and Streetside Seafood said, “The uncertainty is awful. “Our team stuck with us through the (initial) threemonth shutdown and worked hard to rebuild our business and their lives. Now their reward is to have their jobs and our business (shut down) just before the holidays.” As a past-president of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, Roberts said he was “thrilled that our Association sued the state to ask for our industry to be reopened” (a ruling is expected Monday). His feeling is that most of the (virus) transmissions occur at home gatherings, “where people are not distancing, nor wearing masks, like they are in our restaurants.” With outdoor dining not going in earnest until May 1, “one needs to have a strong financial situation or government help to make it until spring,” Roberts said. “Please ask your state government to reinstate dining. And, please, support your neighborhood restaurants.”

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getting it to her publisher by last August. She prepared two dishes each day (except Shabbat) from recipes that she typed into a publishing software program. Then, with props and purchased backdrops, she styled them for the camera so flavors and somehow even aromas popped out of the photographs she took herself with the help of a few classes, a good camera and a sturdy tripod propped up in her kitchen. Then, so nothing went to waste, she would serve whatever she cooked that night to her family. Her progress was well under way right up to last February. Then the pandemic hit. Cooking did become a challenge in those first weeks in March, when fears of a lockdown emptied grocery and produce shelves. “There were some anxiety-inducing trips to the market, like a 45-minute outing to Trader Joe’s just so I had fresh herbs on hand,” said Newman, who wrote the book all while caring for her three children, ages 6, 5 and 2. “But it’s those fresh ingredients that are the key to what

makes a dish special.” Best of all, Newman shares her menu planning talents by including ideas for Shabbat, holidays and other special occasions between each chapter. “The flavors that make up a meal must make sense,” said Newman. “There have to be complementary textures and flavors that range from sweet, savory, acidic and don’t forget something bland to round it all out.” Newman planned to go on a multi-country book tour following Marblespoon’s release this month. She still may go to New York City for some small, socially distanced book signings come early 2021. As an alternate celebration of her publication, she is planning to stage cooking demonstration events over Zoom in English and Spanish to her 7,753 Instagram followers and will have a small book release party in her garage with a few close friends once the first boxes of the complete book arrive from the publisher. The Marblespoon Cookbook is available at menuchapublishers.com. Instagram: @Marblespoon.

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Rent (the late Jonathan Larson). The performers include Jake Gyllenhaal, 39 (who can really sing), and Camryn Manheim, 59. The original HBO Max film Let Them All Talk begins streaming Dec. 10. Meryl Streep plays Alice, a celebrated author who takes an ocean cruise with her old friends, Susan (Candice Bergen) and Roberta (Diane Wiest). The three have some rough history. The film was the subject of a CBS Sunday Morning feature on Nov. 29 (on CBS news app and on YouYube). It includes a trailer, cast interviews, and some comments by director Steven Soderbergh. Let Them was written by Deborah Eisenberg, 74, known as a best-selling writer of short stories. Her awards

include a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Let Them is the first film she’s written. On Nov. 22, President-Elect Joe Biden announced his national security cabinet nominees. The Jewish media quickly and correctly identified Antony Blinken, 58 (Secretary of State) and Alejandro Mayorkas, 61 (Secretary of Homeland Security) as Jewish. However, no source identified Avril Haines, 41 (the Director of National Intelligence nominee), as Jewish. Her late mother, painter Adrienne Rappaport, tragically died when Avril was only 15. Avril’s father is Thomas Haines, 87, a very interestVIRGINIA SHERWOOD/NBC

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OU CHANUKAH CANDLE LIGHTING 6:30 PM, DEC. 12 Join Hillel of Metro Detroit, Chabad of Troy and the Cis Maisel Center for Judiac Studies at Oakland University to light the Chanukah candles together. Online event: https://hillel. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJArcO-tqDgoE9zKcLf3DbGiN-kf9DuDEAdT.

FILM SCREENING 1 PM & 3 PM, DEC. 13 The Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills will present for free a screening of “Prosecuting evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz.” A discussion and Q & A will be hosted by Rabbi Aaron Bergman of Adat Shalom Synagogue at 2:30 pm. To view: holocaustcenter.org. At the site, there will be an opportunity to donate to keep the programs available. CHANUKAH PARADE OF LOVE & LIGHT 4 PM, DEC. 13 At Meer Jewish Apartments. Hosted by Bais Chabad Torah Center, Chanukah Wonderland and others. Bring Chanukah light and love to those that need it most! Join a procession of

Chanukah-decorated cars as we drive by our local senior homes. Swag bags, delicious treats and crafts will be distributed. Event concludes with a large screening of Chanukah entertainment to be enjoyed from the warmth of your car. www. baischabad.com/light. DONUTS IN THE DARK 6:30 PM, DEC. 13 Hosted by Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit. Celebrate the warmth of Chanukah with a bonfire, lighting the menorah, fresh homemade donut making (and, of course, lots of latkes!). Due to COVID regulations, space will be limited, and advance registration is required. Masks and physical distancing will be practiced. Tickets: www. chabadinthed.org/events/ donuts-in-the-dark. BROADWAY IN DETROIT 8 PM, DEC. 13 See the Tony-award nominated musical, Jagged Little Pill. Early bird tickets are on sale now to our fans. Get them during this special presale and save $6 with the code JLPresale.; visit email@ broadwayindetroit.com. JEWS, RACE & U.S. HISTORY 7 PM, DEC. 14 The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan will present a virtual gathering on Zoom. Many American Jews are reflecting on systemic racism. This presentation will be a journey through American Jewish history, exploring historical documents about Jews and racism, thinking about

what is means to “become American” and the ways that racism has played within the Jewish community. Cost: $10 for JHSM members and $18 for non-members. Register by 9 pm on Dec. 13. Instructions for joining the Zoom call will be sent the day before: info@michjewishhistrioy.org.

FAMILY ROOM SERIES 8 PM, DEC. 15 The Ark in Ann Arbor will present a free event: Michelle Held, poet and singer-songwriter. Visit the Ark Facebook page. HANUKKAH RUCKUS 8 PM, DEC. 17 Are you ready to gather with community and kick 2020’s tuchus good-bye? Join Detroit Jews for Justice from 8-9:15 pm for a ruckus of a Hanukkah celebration. Enjoy some singing, candle lighting, games with prizes and a live musical performance. RSVP to get your Zoom info: https://www.detroitjewsforjustice.org/djj_hanukkah_2020. Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant. Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews. com.

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of his life and his wife of 68 where he served as chair years, Joan Imerman Meyers, a until 1994, his time with his native of Detroit and daughter patients, his students and of Henry and Delia Meyers. being in the research lab gave The couple were married in him the most pleasure and his Detroit in Joan’s family home greatest sense of professional on Lincolnshire in 1952. Their accomplishment. He built a marriage was a union of like reputation for not only his minds and endless love. expertise, academic rigor and The couple already fine surgical skills, but had two young for his kindness and children when they attentiveness toward left Ann Arbor in his patients. Dr. Jampel 1958 to return to was known for his New York, where warm, approachable Dr. Jampel was an demeanor. He assistant professor at treated everyone the State University with respect and of New York never forgot his own Downstate Medical humble upbringing. Dr. Robert Jampel Center. In 1960, he He became known returned to his alma mater, around Detroit as the go-towhere he established a busy guy for vision issues, with neuro-ophthalmology practice patients and other physicians and an active neuroanatomy often recommending others lab at Columbia University to “go see Jampel.” Bob’s College of Physicians and eldest son, noting how his Surgeons Harkness Institute. father combined a passion In 1970, Wayne State for science and the practice University recruited Dr. of medicine with a strong Jampel to join its faculty. Bob dedication to serving others and Joan packed up their and restoring sight, decided family of four children and to pursue his own career in returned to Joan’s hometown ophthalmology. “I settled and the place where the couple on medicine and ultimately would live together for the ophthalmology, not because he next 50 years. told me to do so but because Dr. Jampel was appointed he set such a good example chair of the Wayne State and let me observe,” he said. University Department of Above all else, Bob Jampel Ophthalmology and Director was a family man and an of the Kresge Eye Institute. attentive husband. He was Under his leadership, Kresge famous for taking his children Eye Institute’s growth led on adventures and fostering to two relocations, the final their interests and supporting one now in its own building them in becoming themselves. adjacent to Harper Hospital. Even with his demanding Kresge Eye Institute is work schedule, the family sat now a national leader in down for dinner together most the treatment of cataracts, nights. During these dinners, corneal disease, glaucoma, Bob would playfully quiz his reconstructive surgery, retina children on geography and and neuro-ophthalmology. current events. Occasionally, As proud as Bob was of his when he would pose a trick contributions to the success question, Joan was there to call of the Kresge Eye Institute, him out on it.

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son. Music was a lifelong passion. The Bach Cantatas and Verdi’s Requiem Mass for Manzoni were some of his favorites, but he also loved opera. He memorized and sang many songs by Gilbert and Sullivan and Tom Lehrer. Bob was a prolific whistler and loved to play the flute and the recorder. Photography was also a passion. Hundreds of albums contain photos of the family, mostly taken by him. And, of course he loved to travel because that was one of the best ways to further nourish his insatiable curiosity. For a man of so much intellect, he also had a heart of gold and that is the quality for which he was most cherished. Each member of his family of 24 expressed that they felt unconditionally loved and supported by him and that Bob was always kind, grateful and humble. When you were with him, he was approachable, engaged and fully focused. One granddaughter recalls that her grandfather had “an infinite capacity to be interested in other people, and even with 11 other grandchildren, each always felt special.” A grandson said that because his grandfather “really lived the values of humbleness, sense of humor, work ethic and devotion to family, we owe him a huge debt for setting us on the right path.” His daughter recalls that she never heard an unkind word from her father. “I don’t think he was holding back unkind words; I just don’t think he thought them.” Even though Bob knew he might succumb to COVID, he remained optimistic and told his children he had “lived a very good life.” He embraced life to its fullest and was grateful for all the opportunities and good fortune it had afforded him.

He had a bright attitude and an infectious smile that illuminated so many lives. Bob lived his life according to the words of Rabbi Hillel, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Dr. Jampel is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Meyers Jampel; four children, Dr. Henry (Dr. Risa) Jampel, Dr. Delia (John Frank) Jampel, James (Dr. Sandra Marwill) Jampel, Emily (Ted) Sherman; grandchildren, Catherine (Even Henritze) Jampel, Joseph (Dr. Mika Schwartz) Jampel, Sarah (Adam Janofsky) Jampel, Carla Frank, Elliot Frank, Mariel Frank, Sonya Jampel, Jacob Jampel, Serena Jampel, Tom Sherman, A.J. Sherman, Addie Sherman; sister, Lenore Bushelow,; sister in law, Muggsy (Dick) Klein; nieces and nephews, Ilene (Mitch) Battino, Michael (Eileen Williams) Bushelow, Judy Bushelow, Deborah Klein, Dan (Robyn) Klein. He was the son of the late Carl Jampel and the late Frances Hirschman Jampel; the son-in-law of the late Henry Meyers and the late Delia Imerman Meyers. Those who wish to further honor the memory of Dr. Robert S. Jampel may make a donation to Kresge Eye Institute, Robert S. Jampel Growth and Maintenance Fund, 4717 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, 1-888-978-4483,kreresgeeye. org/; or Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, the Henry and Delia Meyers Library, 6600 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, 248-432-5418, onlinepayment.jccdet.org/ Fundraising/Give Now Guest Library. Interment was at Clover Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

Israel Cemetery in Novi. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. HELEN R. FEALK, 92, of Novi, died Nov. 30, 2020. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Stuart and Sara Fealk; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David York; grandchildren, Dan and Carolyn Fealk, Benjamin and Katie York, and Rebecca York; great-granddaughter, Sheila Fealk; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Fealk was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis K. Fealk; the adoring grandmother of the late Michael Fealk; the loving sister of the late Madeline and the late Marty Kaplan; the dear sister-in-law of the late Marilyn and the late Al Borkin. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 480322, jewishhospice.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. GLORIA FRANCIS LEWIN FIRESTONE, 90, passed away on Dec. 1, 2020. She was born to c. 1950 Ruth (Kopsofsky) and Max Lewin in Pittsburg, Pa., on Sept. 26, 1930, and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She met her husband, Harold, at Wayne State University, where she earned her bachelor’s in medical technology. Together they raised three children and had endless adventures. Intellectually brilliant and engaged in the world, Gloria enjoyed life with her family traveling abroad, engaging in polit-

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HANNAH GARTON, 91, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 30, 2020. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Finegood of Huntington Woods, Diane and Stephen Levin of Highland Park, Ill.; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Sidney Glen; grandchildren, Marcie Finegood, Lindsey and Jerret Jackson, Amy Levin, Allison and Max Affrunti; great-grandson, Jacob Jackson. Mrs. Garton was the beloved wife of the late Jeffrey Garton; loving daughter of the late Menashe and the late Sarah Haar. Contributions may be made to Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; American Friends of Magen David Adom, 20 W. 36th St., Suite 1100, New York, New York 10018; or Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network, 6555 W. Maple Road ,West Bloomfield, MI 48322. A graveside service was held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. CHERYL STRASBERGER LERMAN, 61, of Troy, died Dec. 1, 2020. She is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Sean and Jamie Strasberger, and Seth and Sarah Strasberger; grandchildren, Ezra and Nora Strasberger; other family and friends. Ms. Lerman was the loving sister of the late Denise Lerman; and the adored daughter of the late Gloria and the late Sam Lerman. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, CA 90266, pancan.org; or St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. YVETTE MANDELL, 97, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 22, 2020. She was a spitfire, who will be missed by her beloved children, Alan (Johanna Herren), Elizabeth, Nora (Mark Baker) and Sidney (Mona Anderson); five adoring grandchildren; and 2.5 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mandell was the loving wife of the late Dr Theodore Mandell; daughter of the late Sarah Zeman and the late Louis Brenner; sister of the late Norma Rittman A private graveside service was held. Contributions may be made to the Theodore Mandell Memorial Fund, c/o Wayne State University Fund Office, 5475 Woodward Ave., Detroit MI 48202; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. VICTORY “VICKI” WAGNER MANSFIELD, 66, died at home on Nov. 27, 2020, after a brave two-year battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was the eldest daughter of Alvin and Dorothy Wagner, who preceded her in death, Vicki was raised in Grosse Pointe and moved to Troy in 1985 with her husband, Bruce, to raise their family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, known especially for her artistic creativity, forthrightness and fierce loyalty. Vicki loved to entertain and touched the lives of many as an active volunteer in her community. Mrs. Mansfield is survived by her husband, Bruce Mansfield, of Troy; her daughters, Abbey Ruby (Paul) of Nashville, Tenn.,

and Rachel Mansfield (Michael Plump) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her grandson, Hank Ruby; beloved siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family; a record number of devoted friends. A memorial service will be planned after the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at Henry Ford Hospital, henryford.com/ services/brain-tumors/hermelin-brain-tumor-center-giving. SHILA MORGANROTH, 78, of Birmingham, died Nov. 28, 2020. She is survived by her husband of c. 2014 60 years, Michael Morganroth; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Candy Morganroth, and Lonny and Janette Morganroth; grandchildren, Branden and Jessica

Morganroth, Brooke and Jacob Schifko, Brock Morganroth, and Bria Morganroth; great-grandchildren, Roman Morganroth and Slayt Schifko; sisters, Betty Leshman and Ilene “Tina” Caplan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Robert Strohl; many loving nieces and nephews. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076, cancer.org; or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 432 Park Ave. South, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10016, jdrf.org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. SEYMOUR “SY” MARVIN ROSENWASSER, 90, of West Bloomfield, died Nov. 26, 2020.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Leslie Rosenwasser, and Mitch and Jenifer Rosenwasser; daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Bill Toms; grandchildren, Adam Rosenwasser and Shalom Rosenberg, Bradley Rosenwasser and Rebecca Grekin, Brian Toms, Justin and Kristin Toms, Ian Rosenwasser, Lexy Rosenwasser and Jake Rosenwasser; great-grandchildren, Eve, Eliza, Simon and Sophie; caregivers, Annie, Ayana, T, and Vicky. Mr. Rosenwasser was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Rosenwasser. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, jslmi. org; or Camp Michigania, AAUM C-O Camp Michigania, 200 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, alumni.umich.edu/

give/support-camp-michigania. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. RON SNOW, of Los Angeles, Calif., formerly of Detroit, passed away Nov. 26, 2020, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Ron was a voiceover artist and the beloved lay cantor at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills, Calif. In addition to his family and friends, Ron loved hockey, softball, jet skiing, tinkering with all things mechanical and a good weekend getaway in Vegas. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Snow was the son of Erma Mazer and the late Albert “Obbie” Snow. He is survived by his siblings, Rhona (Rob) Fidler, Jeff (Rhonda) Snow and Sue (Gordy) Leff; loving nephews and nieces, Aaron (Julie) continued on page 44

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Fidler, Dayna (Raphi) Wald, Arica (Jason) Goldis, Amanda (Carey) Heikkila, Maggie Leff, and Jake and Rachel Snow; great-nephews and great-nieces, Eytan, Micah, Layla, Joey, Evan, Reagan, Griffin and Phoebe; and an amazing, eclectic world of friends. Interment was at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley, Calif. To further honor Ron’s memory, contributions may be made to Shomrei Torah Synagogue, Creative Arts and Culture Fund, stsonline.org; City of Hope (Duarte), cityofhope.org/duarte; or to a charity of one’s choice .

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tive influence on all who knew her. During her career in public health service in Americus, she served as resource mother for young women. There she was a mentor, teacher, counselor, “granny” and friend, impacting the lives of four generations of families. In retirement, she devoted her time reading to pre-kindergarten students at Cherokee Elementary School and Sumter County Primary School. Enriching the lives and minds of more than 5,000 children, she was affectionately known as the “the Book Lady.” She served on the Lake Blackshear Library Friends Board for several years. Mrs. Turner was the loving, devoted and proud mother of son, Paul Turner; grandson, Joel Turner; daughter, Laura Turner (Scott Lynn). She was the beloved wife of the late Neal Turner; loving

daughter of the late Abraham and the late Bernice Tukel; dear sister of the late Florence Sandweiss-Goode. Contributions may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union or to the Southern Poverty Law Center. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. SYLVIA WEINGART, 85, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 2, 2020. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and David Kolb, Karen Meisel, and Lisa and Dale Garber; grandchildren, Matthew Kolb, Michael (Marcy) Kolb, Alex Meisel, Austin Meisel, Samantha (Brent) Kendziorski, Jenna (Alan) McGee, and Noah Garber; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Annabel, Avery, Lila and

Natalie; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Weingart was the beloved wife of the late Harold Weingart; sister of the late Solomon Halberg and the late Pearl Brodie. Contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, Ahava Group or to Corpore Sano Home Health and Hospice. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Correction The obituary for Leo Beals (Dec. 3) should have indicated among his surviving grandchildren, Deborah Anstandig, Jared and Sarit Anstandig, Evan Seigerman and Marc Schechter, Cydney Seigerman.

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the former Topinka’s … Trouble is it may be too crowded to get in! IN THOSE DAYS, nobody had to gamble to see some great entertainment … At Al Siegel’s Elmwood Casino, just across the Detroit River in Windsor, were some of the best … Cab Calloway, Redd Foxx, The Treniers, The Four Freshmen, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billy Eckstein and so many other show biz top box office fillers. MAIL DEPT. … From Fran Herman … “Does Beans & Cornbread have just soul food?” … (No, owner Patrick Coleman is highly noted for American, Creole and Cajun dishes … Also, vegetarian.) OLDIE BUT GOODIE … The gentleman’s dog had passed away. He was so attached to it that he went to his rabbi and asked if the rabbi would say Kaddish for his dog.

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An outstanding entrée I recall Topinka’s had on both the lunch and dinner menus was a terrific shrimp with Delray sauce … unlike most shrimp sauces, it was not red, but white … and appeared to consist of mayonnaise, horse radish, etc. … really making the crisp, French fried shrimp deliciously sing in tangy harmony. When it opened, Topinka’s Country House almost immediately began doing a rush business … especially at dinner with its fine steaks, chops and seafood … People dined in comfort in the Fireside Lounge, Terrace Room or Lamplighter Alley … In addition, there were banquet rooms downstairs. On another occasion we tried its filet mignon dinner, and it was superb … Done exactly as Al Rhodes had ordered it … The prime rib he said was the equal of any he has had … and Al was a prominent food writer. It is hoped that when this crisis is over (word is very favorable) someone will open another like

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any folks never knew there was a Topinka’s in the New Center district of Detroit that was a favorite hangout for those who worked at the General Motors Building down the street on Grand Boulevard … So when the chance came to have one in another sector where the workers also went … along Danny Raskin with oodles of Senior Columnist others who made it a big family hangout, up another such spot opened on Seven Mile Road … Another biggie was born. The owner of both called Al Balooly to run the new spot with him and they became owners of Topinka’s Country House on 7 Mile Road … or so the story went. Many folks loved it there … with its comfortable bar attached to semi-circle tables every few feet, oak paneling, red leather and an occasional oil painting and good food.

Memory Lane: Topinka’s Country House

The rabbi said, “No, we only say Kaddish for humans, not animals. However, there is a new congregation two blocks down the street from here. You could ask them if they will bless your dog.” The man thanked the rabbi and said, “Do you suppose they would also accept my donation of $75,000?” The rabbi said, “Hold it! Come back! You didn’t tell me that the dog was Jewish!” CONGRATS … To Ellen Markowitz on her 18th birthday. Danny’s email address is dannyraskin2132@gmail.com.

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Looking Back

From the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History accessible at www.djnfoundation.org

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or me, writing about the history of Detroit’s Jewish community usually means finding stories from 20, 30, 50 or 100 years ago in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History. However, there really is no set time limit for when an event, place or person becomes important history. Here is a case-in-point for Chanukah 2020. This year marks an anniversary for a more recent, yet historic, event in Detroit: “Menorah in the D.” For the 10th time, a 26-foot tall menorah will be lit in Mike Smith Campus Martius/Cadillac Alene and Graham Landau Square in Downtown Detroit Archivist Chair to celebrate Chanukah. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year will be a bit different; the lighting ceremony on Dec. 10 will be a virtual affair. First held in 2011, Menorah in the D was a collaboration of The Shul of West Bloomfield with the Chabad-Lubavitch Foundation of Michigan and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s CommunityNEXT (now, the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit’s NEXTGen Detroit Division). Along with Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit, the Shul-Chabad Lubavitch and the Jewish Federation are still the partners and organizers for the event. There have also been a host of community supporters over the years. The original and primary intent of Menorah in the D was to create an event that brought Jews together for a show of unity and as a source of inspiration. In this, it has been a great success. As Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov of The Shul in West Bloomfield said in Stefani Chudnow’s report in the Dec. 19, 2019, of the JN, “People from all walks of life come together to launch Chanukah for the city of Detroit and ignite a flame that brings warmth and light to the hearts of so many … For the Jewish

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community, it’s a moment of inspiration and pride.” When Menorah in the D was first held, an estimated 600 people attended. The audience grew to 1,500 the next year and to 3,000 by its fifth year. With the inclusion of such activities as crafts, LEGOs, a zip line and face painting, Menorah in the D also became a family-friendly event. And, along with Rabbi Shemtov, the event has featured local luminaries such as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Rabbi Yisrael Pinson, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, and other Jewish and nonJewish speakers. Since 2012, the ceremony highlight is the lighting of a 26-foot-tall menorah, designed and built by the Nordin Brothers, Erik and Israel. There is a good story in the Dec. 15, 2016, issue of the JN about their artistry. I found other interesting stories about Menorah in the D. In the Nov. 19, 2015, JN,, there is a story about the event leading to the first Jewish-themed Detroit Red Wings game. In an excellent Sept. 9, 2017, article about the work of Sarah and Benji Rosenzweig, the origins of Menorah in the D are discussed by Benji. Finally, there is a bitter-sweet report about the 2018 event that commemorated the victims of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting, as well as honored “8 in their ’8s” like 8-year old Ariella Bednarsh and 98-yearold Martin Abel. I really hope that 90 years from now, someone will write about the 100-year anniversary of Menorah in the D. Happy Chanukah! Want to learn more? Go to the DJN Foundation archives, available for free at www. djnfoundation.org.

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Articles inside

Looking Back

Soul

Danny Raskin

Kosher and Exotic

Celebrity Jews

Changes at Rear Ends

Restaurants Fight for Their Lives

Here’s To

Torah portion

Moving Toward a Merger

The Crushing Loss of a Pet

Moments

The Roots of Genius

A New Take on an Old Song

Lots o’ Latkes

DIY: Not Your Ugly Chanukah Sweater

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