JSL Celebrates Betty White

Jewish Senior Life’s Oak Park residents commemorated the life and legacy of the inimitable Betty White with a night of celebration, TV and fundraising: residents raised $300 in donations for All About Animals Rescue in Warren. Betty was a true animal lover, the First Lady of Television and a shining example that life is fun and fabulous at every age. JSL residents and employees embrace her core values of compassion and collaboration.

All About Animals is a Michigan nonprofit dedicated to making sure there are no more homeless pets. They’re a great resource for animal adoption, rescue, vet care and affordable spaying/neutering. “Our residents are proud to support All About Animals in Betty’s memory,” said Oak Park Campus Administrator Jennifer Staniszewski.

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After being a finalist on the NBC show Last Comic Standing, comedian Gary Gulman is shining a spotlight on mental health in his HBO special, The Great Depresh, from executive producer Judd Apatow. With humor, vulnerability, and honesty, Gary destigmatizes mental illness, normalizes treatment and offers hope. Join us as he takes the stage for a night of comedy and connection. For registration and sponsorship information, visit jfsspotlightevent.org or call 248.592.2339.

Dollars raised enable JFS to address the greatest needs of the community and continue serving the most vulnerable.

Jewish Family Service will follow guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISION TDS METROCOM, LLC’S NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE OF BASIC LOCAL EXCHANGE SERVICE

TDS Metrocom, LLC (“TDS”) is providing notice that on or after May 12, 2022, TDS will discontinue Internet and basic local exchange phone service in the Ann Arbor, Detroit Zone 5, Farmington, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Romulus, Southfield, Wayne, and Ypsilanti Michigan exchange areas. Impacted customers will receive a letter, including the date their service is being discontinued and a listing of other area service providers to consider for future service. These customers will need to select a new provider as soon as possible, to avoid an interruption in service. TDS has made a filing with the Michigan Public Service Commission, docket U-21168, regarding this discontinuance of service. A customer of TDS may request that the Commission investigate the availability of comparable voice service with reliable access to 911 and submit comments to the Commission via mail to the Executive Business Section, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, MI 48909, referencing docket U-21168. Electronic comments may be emailed to: mpscedockets@ michigan.gov. All comments submitted to the Commission in this matter will become public information, posted on the Commission’s website and subject to disclosure. Comments should not include information a customer wishes to remain private.. For additional residential support, dial 877-638-6726. For business support, contact deb.nordman@tdsmetro.com or dial 1-855-837-2455 to reach TDS Customer Support.

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There are hundreds of films about the Holocaust in dozens of languages and from scores of countries. Rich Brownstein has lectured at Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem since 2014, specializing in the history and pedagogy of Holocaust films. The Zekelman Holocaust Center (The HC) will be hosting a 75 Years of Holocaust Cinema lecture by the author on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The program will be presented virtually on Zoom. Suggested donation for the program is $10. To register, visit HolocaustCenter.org/ February.

The genre of the Holocaust has been explored in film so often that, since 1946, one Holocaust film has been nominated for an Academy Award every other year, including 20 for Best Foreign Language Film. More than 440 narrative Holocaust feature films and made-for-TV movies have been produced in this time, with more than 25% of all American-made Holocaust films having been nominated for an Academy Award.

Brownstein’s new book, Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films, with a Teaching Guide, was recently published by McFarland Press. In it, he explores the genre beyond documentaries — the successes and failures that the film industry has experienced on this topic by discussing specific examples: drama, comedy, science fiction, animation and more, but not inclusive of documentaries or miniseries over three hours in length.

“Rich Brownstein has expertly viewed and critiqued an astonishing amount of cinema on the topic of the Holocaust,” said Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, CEO, The Zekelman Holocaust Center. “In a unique combination of detached professionalism and his personal feelings, he manages to present each film’s unique perspective — and provide thought-provoking insights regarding the topics of both life and cinema. We are honored to have him provide his insights on Feb. 23.”

Brownstein’s lecture will explore many aspects of Holocaust cinema. He will discuss the specific criteria he used in classifying Holocaust films, such as Schindler’s List and JoJo Rabbit — as well as classics like The Sound of Music, which he does not consider a Holocaust film.

Program sponsors are The PNC Foundation, Robin & Leo Eisenberg, Linda & Robert Finkel, Patricia & Robert Frank, Garry Kappy and Stewart Shear. The HC’s Community partner is The Maple Theater. For more information, visit www.holocaustcenter.org or call (248) 553-2400.