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The Historic BlackJewish Coalition The article on Brenda Lawrence in your May 23 edition (“Solidifying Relationships,” page 32) evoked memories of an earlier period of history. Her efforts to create a Black Jewish Caucus in Congress mirror an earlier period of Detroit and American history when

blacks, Jews and Labor worked together politically. In the 1930s and 1940s, Detroit’s black and Jewish populations were the targets of anti-Semitism and racism. Demagogues like Father Charles Coughlin in Royal Oak and Gerald L.K. Smith in Louisiana were broadcasting anti-Semitic tirades, while fascist and neo-Nazi groups were

attacking Jews, blacks and labor leaders as being anti-American, furthering Communism and baiting Americans to enter the war against Germany. In response, both in Detroit and elsewhere, a coalition was formed between black, Jewish and labor organizations, to protect the rights of minorities in the face of this onslaught of prejudice. Sadly, we are once more experiencing continued on page 10

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Navigating Israel’s Election Landscape

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n April 9, Israel held Knesset elections. On Sept. 17, Israel is once again going to hold Knesset elections. Here is your one-stop explainer for why. OK, why is Israel having new elections? On the face of it, Israel is going to elections again because Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Michael J. received a mandate from Koplow President Ruvi Rivlin to form a government but was not able to do so. Though parties representing 65 of the 120 seats in the Knesset recommended Netanyahu to Rivlin, Netanyahu was unable to form a governing coalition. The basic dispute was between Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu (five seats) and the Haredi UTJ (eight seats), with neither side willing to back down from its demands over a new military draft law. As a result, Netanyahu couldn’t get to the magic number of 61 and Israel is going to new elections. That seems straightforward. Why did you say, “on the face of it?” Because a national unity government could have been formed in the space of two minutes between Likud with its 35 seats and its competitor Kachol Lavan

(Blue & White) with its 35 seats. If it’s so easy, why didn’t it happen? It didn’t happen because the one obstacle in its path was Netanyahu. Kachol Lavan essentially ran on a platform of Netanyahu policies without the Netanyahu corruption and assault on state institutions, making it impossible to climb down from its anti-Netanyahu tree and retain a shred of credibility. So what were Netanyahu’s options to stay in his post? In 2009, Kadima’s Tzipi Livni was tasked with forming a government. Her refusal to capitulate to Haredi demands ultimately left her unable to cobble together a coalition by the deadline. Netanyahu was then given the next shot and has been prime minister ever since. Netanyahu did not want to risk suffering Livni’s fate if Rivlin had appointed Benny Gantz, or another rival, to try and form a coalition. Netanyahu wanted to avoid the appointment of another Likud member to put together a coalition that likely would have excluded him. After weeks of trying to get Liberman to cave, and then a few hours of pressure on the Haredim to cave, Netanyahu was out of options, and pushed through the bill to dissolve the Knesset and go to elections yet again as the only way of preserving

his position and getting another bite at the coalition apple. And he thinks that if there is another election, the math will change in his favor and make it easier to form a government? He would definitely like things to shift by at least one seat, which would have given him the space to form a government this time without being held hostage by Liberman. But the true aim here is about forming a government and passing an immunity law and/or Supreme Court override before his indictment hearing on October 2. It is why he did not request another extension from Rivlin and risk having elections any later than mid-September, and also why he suddenly flipped on the Haredim at the last second and tried to get them to back down once he realized that Liberman wouldn’t blink. Netanyahu thought that threatening new elections would scare one or both of the intransigent prospective coalition members, but they both called his bluff. He is now hoping for one of two outcomes; either the combination of Likud and Kulanu — which are now running together as a joint list — will do better than the 39 seats for which they combined this time and will push Liberman underneath the threshold, or the tens of thousands of wasted right

wing votes that went to Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked’s Hayemin Hehadash and Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut last time will this time get one or both of those parties over the threshold, giving Netanyahu more parties to work with and thus more leverage over all of them. Is his gambit going to work? There is simply no way of knowing. On the one hand, there is the scenario in which Bennett and Shaked make the Knesset, Likud and Kulanu are bigger the second time around and Netanyahu has an easier path to a coalition. On the other hand, Netanyahu bent over backwards to embrace Haredi demands that are broadly unpopular with Israelis writ large. He also embraced the Union of Right-Wing Parties and their plan of attack on the judiciary and secular and gay Israelis, and tacitly endorsed their extremism that is also broadly unpopular with Israelis writ large. The unprecedented new elections are a naked attempt by Netanyahu to save his own skin rather than protect the right-wing government for which most Israelis expressed a preference. And they come with added costs — hundreds of millions of shekels from state coffers and prolonging Israel’s current political stasis. There is a good chance all of this will backfire, to Kachol Lavan’s bencontinued on page 10

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Appreciating Dan Gilbert’s Audacious Vision, And Praying For His Full Recovery

Readers on Facebook reacted to our story (May 23, page 38) about Drag Queen Storytime at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

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he shocking news that 57-year-old Dan Gilbert suffered a stroke on May 26 is a stark reminder of the impact one person with a vision — and the will to implement it — can have on a company, a city and a region’s future. Gilbert moved Quicken and allied companies — approximately 1,700 employees — from Livonia to Detroit in 2010, despite a prolonged economic downturn and a city teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. He told Jewish News reporter Bill

Carroll at the time that he was planning to “create the urban core of the city — new technology, and the best is yet to come. But we must retain the young talent graduating from colleges in the state … It’s interesting to read obituaries in the local papers and see how many of the surviving children and grandchildren are listed as living out of state. All of the companies must join the push for jobs here. We’re certainly doing our part.” He tirelessly recruited skeptical companies and real estate developers

— initially with mixed success — to join him in Detroit. Many were wary of taking such a gamble on a city with crumbling infrastructure, high crime rates and a deeply damaged reputation. However, Gilbert’s pied-piper vision resonated throughout his Detroit Jewish community. A 2005 demographic study by Dr. Ira Sheskin found that Detroit’s Jewish population was the oldest outside of Sunbelt communities and that the number of adults in their 20s and early 30s was continued on page 10

Rachel Lutz: I graduated high school with Raven. Although this person’s outward appearance has changed, their heart is still the same — generous and kind. Raven brings a lot of joy to these kids, and I can’t understand why anyone would be so closed-minded to not embrace this concept. Don’t like it? Don’t send your kids. It’s pretty simple, really.

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o far this year, eight states have passed laws severely limiting abortion rights in an attempt to lay the groundwork to have Roe v. Wade overturned. Alabama has just passed the most restrictive law that makes performing an abortion a felony at any stage of pregnancy. Georgia, Irma Glaser and Cathy Cantor Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri and Louisana have passed laws prohibiting abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected, about six weeks into a pregnancy, often before many women know they are pregnant. These laws are not in effect yet and will probably be blocked while they are challenged in courts, but the threat to a woman’s right to make her own reproductive decisions is very real. Recently, a delegation of our members from National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan met with many Michigan legislators and/or their staff about repealing 1931 Michigan laws that ban abortion. The Roe decision has mothballed the 1931 laws, but if Roe is overturned, women’s reproductive healthcare would revert to standards established nearly 100 years ago. NCJW believes that every woman

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should have the right to make personal decisions about her body, health and future; that, consistent with the value kavod ha bri’ot (respect and dignity for all human beings), all women should have equal access to safe and legal health care; and that bans on abortion coverage interfere with a woman’s moral autonomy and her power to make personal decisions based on her own moral or religious beliefs. We believe it is unjust for lawmakers to enshrine one religious view into law in order to restrict abortion access. Doing so erodes our nation’s basic principle of religious liberty. Unlike some faith traditions, which view abortion as murder, Jewish law does not because the fetus is not recognized as a “life” or a “person” with independent rights. The fetus does not have the same legal status as the mother who is a full-fledged, autonomous human being. It has no identity of its own since it is dependent on the body of the woman until most of the body emerges from her womb. This is why Jewish sources explicitly indicate that if the continuation of a pregnancy might imperil the life or health of a woman, abortion is not only permitted but required. The interests of the woman always come before the fetus. According to some contemporary Jewish sources, health includes psychological health as well

as physical health. A recent CBS News poll indicated that 67 percent of Americans want to keep Roe v. Wade as the law of the land. Michigan’s 2018 midterm election placed three pro-choice women at the top of our state government. indicating that a majority of our state’s electorate believes in a woman’s right to decide for herself. However, Michigan’s Republican-dominated legislature appears to want to turn back the clock to the “old days” of secrecy, shame and illegal abortions. We feel strongly that women have the right to make personal decisions about their bodies, their health and their futures. If you agree, contact your state representative and state senator to register your support to repeal the 1931 laws banning abortion (House Bills: 4113-4116; Senate Bills: 50-52). To find your state legislators, go to house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/frmFindARep.aspx (representatives) and senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress. html (senators). These calls could be among the most important you have ever made. You can join with us in our efforts to protect women’s reproductive rights by calling the NCJW office at (248) 355-3300, ext. 0. ■ Irma Glaser and Cathy Cantor are NCJW Michigan state policy advocates.

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so small that they fell within the study’s overall 3 percent margin of error. Detroit lacked an abundance of well-paying jobs and a vibrant urban core. That’s what Gilbert spawned. Today, Gilbert’s Detroit companies have 17,000 employees. Thousands of other jobs have been created in and around the city’s core. And while there are still an overabundance of surface parking lots, Gilbert and others have been creating the work/live/play density that resonates with young, college-educated professionals.

The byproducts of Gilbert’s efforts include the success of Federation’s NEXTGen engagement initiative, a revitalized Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and an annual Detroit Homecoming that has been particularly successful in connecting former Jewish Detroiters to each other and opportunities for investments in the city. While Gilbert’s companies have deep leadership benches, his audacious vision — articulated in 2010 — remains the guiding light that ties all the pieces together. We pray for his full recovery. ■

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a rise in anti-Semitic, racist and nationalistic attacks on minorities. Those groups who are the targets of these attacks need to work together once again to defend their common interest. Rep. Lawrence is to be applauded for forging the Black Jewish caucus in Congress. Just as we moved past the period of neo-Nazi attacks in past decades, it is actions like those of Rep. Lawrence that will enable us to move past the current wave of anti-minority hate. Toby Citrin Ann Arbor

Time for Civility in Politics I appreciated Mike Jacobs’ guest column (“Batten Down the Hatches,” page 8) in the May 16 issue of the JN. He made a persuasive case for toning down the political rhetoric among us Jews, especially with respect to the 2020 election. He argues none of us is always right and that even when we strongly disagree, we should take time to consider that the other side’s arguments might contain a tiny bit of truth. I say Amen to that and I would like to see all people ponder and adopt Mr. Jacob’s ideas — not just Jews. His thoughts are too important to have

them limited only to us! Peter Wolf Lake Orion

Thoughts from a Survivor I, Wolf Gruca, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor, would like to say a few words about the events that happened at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and Chabad of Poway in California. The killing of Jews is not surprising news. We Jews living in the world have seen a lot of killing through the generations. I went through the Holocaust. My eyes are still wet from crying day and night from losing my whole family because they were Jews. Now 73 years after the Holocaust, we have the killing of Jews in American synagogues because somebody didn’t like them. I would like to tell the killers and their friends that the Jews have been here longer than they have, and we will continue to be here after they are gone. My heart is bleeding and my eyes crying for the people who were killed in the houses of worship because they were Jews. Wolf Gruca Southfield

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efit. Israelis are not sympathetic to the Haredi positions, and Netanyahu making it crystal clear he was siding with them. Going to elections again is also going to give Israelis a new sense of Netanyahu fatigue, and it may also create a measure of resentment over a perception that Israel is broken in an unprecedented way. I also expect some of the cracks in Likud to become fis-

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sures as Netanyahu’s aura of invincibility has been pierced. But between now and September, enjoy another four surprise months of Israeli campaign season. ■ Dr. Michael J. Koplow is Israel Policy Forum’s Policy Director, based in Washington, D.C.

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abbi Jonathan Sacks, formerly the chief rabbi of England and the author of 30 books, notes that the medieval scholar Maimonides held that the highest form of charity was job creation. Economic policy, Sacks further articulates, is not about abstractions like GDP but about people. Employment, he says, is a moral issue because dignity comes from what we do to enhance the lives of others. Sacks writes that work being fundamental to human dignity is a Jewish idea just as it is an economic one. “We believe that everyone should be able to say, ‘I made a contribution to the common good. I gave; I did not just receive. I earned my daily bread.’” Daily bread and doing good is something that Jackie Victor knows well as the CEO of Avalon International Breads, which just celebrated its 22nd anniversary June 5. Avalon, the largest buyer of organic flour in the state, is in a period of dramatic organic growth. It’s a made-in-Detroit story that started when Jackie and co-founder Ann Perrault opened in 1997 that has become a made-in-Detroit success. Millions of Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Blueberry Muffins and crusty loaves of Farnsworth Family Farm Bread and other leavened items later, its growth has soared from noteven $800,000 a decade ago to almost $8

million in 2019, and now employs more than 100 people, most of them people of color and Detroit residents. STEADY GROWTH Do the math: Avalon now has five retail outlets serving 1,300 customers a day. It has a growing group of more than 100 restaurants, cafes and grocery stores — from Whole Foods to Holiday Market — offering its Hastings Street Challah, Dexter Davison Rye, vegan carrot cake slices and an evolving and often seasonal assortment of other breads and pastries, now available for catering as well, including Jackie’s favorite, the Motown Multigrain Bread. The baking, which used to occupy just 2,000 square feet, has now moved to a bakehouse that measures nearly 50,000 square feet. Plum Market CEO and co-founder Matt Jonna said he’s a big enthusiast of Avalon and especially loves its vegan offerings. All Plum Market’s large-format stores sell Avalon products. “We started selling Avalon items 12 years ago when we opened our first location,” Jonna said. “I am a big fan of Avalon and Jackie in particular, and I have great respect for what she has built.” The Avalon retail network has expanded into Ann Arbor and a Downtown location, where it is a tenant of one of the many Bedrock buildings.

While corporations are expanding and doing more business in the city, Victor is cognizant of the income inequality and disparity that has been growing as well. “The truth is,” she said, “most of Detroit has not changed in the way that the Downtown core has, and a lot more needs to be done by all stakeholders.” Victor had her first residence in Southwest Detroit, then lived in Midtown, Cass Corridor and Lafayette Park before moving to Huntington Woods two years ago when her children became high-school age. When she was raising her kids, she saw a wonderful but very small Jewish community in Detroit. Now she sees a vibrant and increasingly active one. “One of the most satisfying things over the last two decades is to see the younger, progressive Jewish people that have moved into the city,” Victor said. “I started to see it 10 years ago when they revitalized the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue; there are now young, Jewish leaders who are activists, making movies, studying in rabbinical school and using their experience within the community for the greater good of the city.” A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT To Victor, growth can’t be viewed through a singular lens. To her, it’s always about Earth, community and her employees. About half of Avalon

employees have been with the company two years or more — well above industry-average. “Our flagship store on Willis had almost zero turnover last year and we have many people there who have been with us for 17 years, off and on,” she said. “At the Bakehouse, we have a number of people who have worked with us for up to 13 years, off and on.” One attraction: Jackie prioritized health insurance for her team long before it was mandated. Her brother, Jewish communal leader and philanthropist David Victor, said that Jackie leads with her heart and is 100 percent authentic. “No pretense, no prose, what you see and what she feels is what you get. And you know you’re lucky to get it.” Victor credits her father, Steven Victor, as her business role model. “He thought I was crazy at the time, but always supported my endeavors, as did my entire family,” she said. “My brother, David, my sister, Julie, my mom, Arlene all were there every step of the way. My extended family has always been universally supportive of Avalon and everything I have done with my life, although it has taken twists and turns that might have been surprising to them. My parents had a very close circle of friends in the Detroit Jewish community that were always very supportive as well.” Victor’s mother recycled before it was continued on page 14

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Avalon’s revenue has increased 10 times over the decade and quadrupled over the past two years. What matters most to Victor, however, is having a positive impact on the Earth, the community and her employees. time, resources, and expertise. It’s clear to me that Detroit would not be where it is today without Jackie Victor.” Liz Barry, owner of Canine to Five, has known Victor for 15 years. She will never forget when she started her business in 2005 and sought Victor’s help during a challenging launch. The fence outside of her location, Victor suggested, was in need of paw prints. Barry views Jackie as a mentor and a friend, who then became a client. “Watching the evolution of her business and the grace in which she has handled it with the changes in her neighborhood and life and industry. She is always giving advice with a smile on her face to other business owners.” When food entrepreneur David Mancini had an idea for a high-quality pizza restaurant, Victor knew exactly where it should be. She suggested a space in the Eastern Market which has become its home to this day. There are

many stories like that within the community. INSPIRED BY HER ROOTS Victor, not surprisingly, has social activism in her roots. She formerly was executive director of a statewide peace and justice organization. Beyond government policy, she was focused on empowering individuals. Her on-thejob success was measured by how many people she involved in her cause and whether those stakeholders were in it for the long haul. Victor’s work ethic, which has her day starting at 5 a.m. and led to 80-hour work weeks, was witnessed early in her career as well. In 1987, when there was a Michigan Peace March for Global Disarmament, she walked 350 miles from Sault Ste. Marie to Detroit. Although her father thought opening Avalon was a crazy decision, he was always there for words of wisdom and

whatever support he could provide. Victor quotes his lessons so often that her management team knows “SIV” (Steven I. Victor) quotes by heart. One example: Her father would ask her, “How is it going according to Jewish accounting?” which was his way of asking, “How much money do you have in the bank at the ready when needed?” Victor remembers going on a ski trip with her father as a young girl. He wanted to publicize a business class he would teach lawyers who were on vacation. “He made a deal with me,” Victor said. “If I put up posters, we’d ski for a day.” She agreed and hundreds of people showed up for his class — the beginning of American Educational Institute, a thriving business that exists to this day. Twenty-two years later and running a $8 million per year business, Steven’s words still ring true to Jackie: Keep it simple. “I could make a whole book of his ‘pearls of wisdom’,” she said. Her parents’ values of living a life bigger than yourself and giving back to the community have informed her life’s path in ways they could not have imagined. “The other critical aspect to my family’s values is that we all knew that we are privileged,” she said, “but that didn’t mean that we were entitled.” She said she recognizes that every day she has lived and worked in Detroit, an economically diverse community. “I had the privilege and economic security to take a risk to start Avalon and raise my children in Detroit. I never take that privilege for granted, nor do my children,” she said. “I am humbled every day to work with incredibly hard-working people who make Avalon successful every single day.” Her business buzzes on a schedule spanning most day and evening hours. The baking usually includes a few thousand pounds of dough a day, 10-15 different mixes. One dough at a time. Over and over and over. The dough rises in a windowless facility, and then people come in to form and scale the bread, kneading it, setting into loafs and organizing it on racks. That’s before it enters the oven, where a sliced-to-order Hastings Street Challah may arise, reminding Jackie of the store her grandfather, Ben, had on Hastings Street in Detroit’s Paradise Valley, where he sold shoes and clothes to neighborhood customers and where her father learned the lessons of honesty, hardwork, gratitude for all and menschkeit that he passed on to her. ■

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raphy talents of Annette & Co. dance efore you settle in to watch the (IGNITE!theSparks) grow and prosstudio owner and choreographer Tony Awards the evening of per because I know it’ll give the best June 9, come to a free Broadway Mark Bergasse and the musicianship experience to local theater kids they musical revue of sorts at Temple Israel of Temple pianist Shawn McDonald could ask for.” in West Bloomfield. You’ll catch some to arrange new numbers. After June’s performance, Michaels The students will perform a series rising stars featuring the talented said classes will continue into the of musical revue numbers, includstudents of a new dance studio called summer and she hopes to expand ing selections from Catch Me if You IGNITE!theSparks! class offerings — all at Temple Israel Can, Sunday in the Park with George Since February, the middle and — into a full-year program in the fall. and Hamilton. Bergasse also choreohigh school students have been “IGNITE! is a nonprofit in the training under the expertise of Oakland University voice and theater professor Stephanie Michaels — wife of Cantor Neil Michaels — in her performing arts studio now housed at Temple Israel. Many of the students are Jewish and several are Temple Israel members. The students recently learned the true meaning of the expression “the show must go on.” Well into training for competitions and performances, the students IGNITE!theSparks students practice a number for their June 9 performance. were shocked to learn local authorities shut the studio where they graphed Bye Bye Blackbird, from the process of receiving official documenhad been training for years and arrest- 1999 Bob Fosse revue Fosse. tation,” she said. “When it runs its “Stephanie has a very high staned the owner on allegations of sexual programs at Temple Israel it operates dard,” Bergasse said. “The kids and assault on a teenager. under Temple Israel so that students Michaels, a graduate of the Juilliard I hit it off right away and not many are covered by [the temple’s] insurkids I know specifically request to School in New York City, stepped in ance. Temple has graciously donated to allay the shock and disappointment work on a dance style so intricate and space to us. We pay for other costs challenging [as Fosse]. They really of the students who she felt should and staffing. Students pay for lessons/ brought their A game.” not also be punished classes as they do at any music or So far, students are giving after their years of work dance school.” IGNITE!theSparks rave reviews. at their craft. A testament to Michael’s dedication David Royzenblat of Birmingham “These kids felt to the arts are the long-lasting relasaid Michaels’ classes not only work shocked and betrayed,” tionships she has developed with her all the aspects of the triple threat of said Michaels, who in students. Over the years, she’s even singing, dancing and acting, but they years past ran sumgotten calls from former students, Stephanie also have pushed him farther then he mer performing arts now touring professionally, to take Michaels camps at Temple. “They could have imagined. private vocal lessons when they are in Sarah Showich, also of already had choreotown. Birmingham, has her eyes set on a graphed numbers prepared for spring “It all comes back to feeling like career in musical theater. Despite competitions and performances and you are creating something exciting training elsewhere for eight years, now felt sad they would be missing and sharing your love of the performcompeting regionally. What they real- it was not until she studied with ing arts with others,” Michaels said. ly needed was a complete fresh start. I Michaels that she truly found her con- “That’s what I mean by igniting the talked it over with the staff and clergy fidence. spark.” ■ “I discovered a sense of confidence at Temple and asked how we could The free performance will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, and community that was just as promake it happen for these kids, and fessional and serious about this career June 9, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Temple came through.” as I was,” she said. “I would love to see For details, go to ignitethesparks.org. She quickly recruited the choreog-

ichigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will headline the 22nd annual JVS Human Services Strictly Business networking, awards and fundraising event on Thursday, June 13. Bernstein, known for using his own visual disability to help and inspire many others, will speak to an anticipated crowd of more than 700 business and community leaders. The event will celebrate Justice Richard individuals who have Bernstein transformed their lives through work and business leaders who support innovative employment practices. The event begins with a reception at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon and program from noon-1:30 p.m., at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. “Richard Bernstein’s life’s work truly exemplifies the mission of JVS Human Services in helping people of all situations to maximize their potential,” said Leah Rosenbaum, president and CEO of JVS Human Services. “He takes action to help those who need it, and his law cases often set national standards protecting the rights and safety of people with and without disabilities.” Attendees will also hear from the recipients of the 2019 JVS Business Leadership and Rising Entrepreneur Awards, along with individuals whose lives have been enhanced by the work of JVS Human Services. Awards will be presented to: • Star Trax Events, which will be honored with the 2019 Business Leadership Award for innovative employment practices. • Josh Gershonowicz, who will receive the 2019 Rising Entrepreneur Award. He founded his creative agency, Rebuild Group, seven years ago to help clients challenge their thinking and achieve strategic growth through proprietary research and effective brand campaigns. • Kelly Flynn from Tapper’s Jewelry, Loukas Pallicaris from Preferred Building Services and Sonya Terry from the City of Detroit will be honored with Employee of the Year Awards. Attendees will hear the inspiring stories of these three individuals who have overcome employment obstacles with assistance from JVS Human Services programs. Tickets are $150 and sponsorships are available at jvshumanservices.org/strictlybiz. ■

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Jett Jagger Levy will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Michelle and Lawrence Levy, and brother Maverick. He is the loving grandchild of Diane Otis, the late Maurice Otis and the late Louis Levy. Jett is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. Among his many mitzvah projects, he found it most meaningful to volunteer weekly at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield, where he works with students with special needs on art, sports and more. Emmy Grace O’Connor will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, June 7, 2019. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Stacey O’Connor and Ryan O’Connor, and sister Ali. Emmy is the loving grandchild of Lois and Marty Haron, and Ginny and the late Joe O’Connor. Emmy is a student at James R. Geisler Middle School in Commerce

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MARCH 5, 2019 Dr. Shawn Elyse Brickner and Mr. Jonathan Scherer of Chicago, Ill., are overjoyed to announce the birth of their son, Hunter Aaron Scherer. Proud grandparents are Cheryl and Barry Brickner of Farmington Hills, and Miriam and Paul Scherer of Chicago. Hunter is named in loving memory of his greatgrandfathers Arthur Brickner and Arthur Scherer.

Township. As part of her most meaningful mitzvah project, she worked with the Jewish Federation to make goodie bags for therapy patients. Oscar James Paramo (Mordechai Eiezer) will be called to the Torah to celebrate his bar mitzvah at The Chabad of Eastern Michigan in Flint on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Joining in his celebration will be his proud parents, James and Sunny Paramo, and his sister Solana. His loving grandparents are Sherry Lipin and Howard Weiss, Donald and Paula Lipin, and Chappy and Kiki Paramo. Oscar attends East Middle School in Grand Blanc.

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by their proud parents, Rochelle and Brian Raznick. They are the loving grandchildren of Stephany and Steve London, and Elaine and Mel Raznick. Gracie and Jake are students at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. For their most meaningful mitzvah project, they volunteered at JARC’s Bingo Night. Ben Andrew Roth will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Victoria and Brian Roth, and sister Sophia. Ben is the loving grandchild of Judith and the late Sanford Roth, and Heather and the late Robert Alexander. He is a student at Eton Academy in Birmingham. Ben is passionate about helping animal causes and raised money to donate to the ASPCA as his most meaningful mitzvah project. Noam Ori Spielmann will become a bar mitzvah at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He is the son of Katie and Benny Spielmann of Huntington

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havuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, begins on Saturday night, June 8. All over the world, some Jews do not go to sleep on Shavuot night, devoting the hours to Torah study. Rabbi Nachman Levine of Oak Park gives a quick overview of how that practice developed and changed over the years. According to Levine, the first hint of the practice appears in the Zohar (Emor), which criticizes our ancestors at Mount Sinai for sleeping the night before receiving the Torah. In the 16th century, a circle of Zohar students in Salonika (then part of the Ottoman Turkish empire) atoned for our sleepy ancestors by spending the night chanting verses from throughout the Hebrew Bible. Thus began Tikkun Leil Shavuot (tikkun means “repair,” leil means “night”). A leader of that circle, Rabbi Yosef Karo, kept a diary recording his experience of visits from a mysterious spirit that encouraged him to make progress in Jewish observance. The spirit told Karo not to stay up the second night of Shavuot, but instead to move to Israel. By the next Shavuot, Karo and many of his group had moved to Safed, where they continued to spend the night of Shavuot awake. The plan for the night’s traditional readings — from the Torah, Prophets, Mishnah, Zohar and a list of the 613 Commandments — took shape there, guided by Rabbi Yitzhak Luria. Another practice, which began in the late 18th century if not earlier, has people devoting the night to any area of Torah study. Individuals who already have a course of study would simply continue their usual studies the night of Shavuot. This, according to Levine, became the dominant mode in learned Ashkenazic communities. Rabbi Sasson Natan of Keter Torah Synagogue in West Bloomfield notes that many younger Sephardic Jews now prefer this mode over the traditional readings. A third mode, a schedule of public lectures on Torah or other Jewish topics, has, Levine notes, become popular in recent years. LOCAL LECTURE SERIES Synagogues in the Detroit area plan to offer lecture series. Congregations Etz Chayim, Beth Shalom and Temple Emanu-El in Oak Park plan a joint study night at Beth Shalom (where Etz Chayim meets),

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Shavuot Learning Traditional all-night study sessions evolved across all streams of Judaism. LOUIS FINKELMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

beginning with a roundtable discussion among rabbis of different movements including Rabbis Dorit Edut, Eliezer Finkelman (disclaimer: me), Robert Gamer (Beth Shalom), Asher Lopatin (Etz Chayim) and Matthew Zerwekh (Temple Emanu-El). 11:30 p.m. Congregation Or Chadash in Oak Park plans a series of lectures at a private home in Huntington Woods. For location, call shul president Deb Kovsky Apap at (248) 910-9008. (Disclosure: I am part of the rabbi team of Or Chadash). A sampling of the lectures: At 11:30 p.m., Rabbanit Jenna Englender, “Where Is the Torah Now?” At 12:30 a.m., Rabbi Stephen Belsky will explore the meaning of a mysterious word in the Hebrew Bible, “refaim,” which might mean “angels,” “giants” or “aboriginal ghosts.” At 3:30 a.m., Larry Winer of Lawrence Technological University will present the letters exchanged by President George Washington and Moses Seixas, warden of the Hebrew Congregation (Touro Synagogue) in Newport, R.I., in 1790. Winer will connect the letters with Shavuot. He also will give the lecture at the joint Tikkun at Beth Shalom.

B’nai Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, which meets at Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield, has a roster of lectures, including one on “Loving Your Fellow Jew” and another on “What Ever Happened to the Karaites?” Teachers include Rabbi Brent Gutmann of Kol Ami and Rabbi Mitch Parker of B’nai Israel. From 6 p.m.-dawn. Congregation B’nai Moshe in West Bloomfield will hold a study session June 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield will begin a study of the Ten Commandments at 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township will gather from 7-9 p.m. to learn, followed by Havdalah in a private home in Birmingham; RSVP to jritchie@ tbeonline.org. At Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, Rabbis Aaron Bergman and Rachel Shere and Hazzan Dan Gross plan a night of study on “How to create a community while still honoring the needs of the individual.” Starting with Minchah at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to slederman@adatshalom.org. At Bais Chabad in West Bloomfield, a learning session will run from 12:30-

4:30 a.m. (late Saturday night), which will feature several lectures, including one by Rabbi Nison Deitch, a visiting scholar from New York. Rabbi Shneur Silberberg of Bais Chabad will hold a study session for younger men at 12:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served. “Shavuot-on,” June 8-10, Woodward Avenue Shul, 25595 Woodward, Royal Oak. Learn for three days with renowned scholar, author and speaker Rabbi Shais Taub. Starts Saturday at 9 p.m. with a lecture on “Emotional Sobriety.” To RSVP and see the full schedule, go to thewas.net/shavuot. For details about other Shavuot programs, check synagogue websites. As a festival, Shavuot should feature good food, along with study. Rabbi Natan reports Keter Torah congregants donate pastries and fruits so that at each break in the night’s reading, participants can say a blessing and enjoy bodily pleasures along with the spiritual. As Rabbi Yehoshua says in the Talmud, you should dedicate the festival “half for God and half for yourself ” (Pesahim 68b). ■ RELATED SHAVUOT EVENTS • Schvitz Health Club, 7:45 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 8295 Oakland St., Detroit. Age 21+, full access to the sauna, steam room and cold pool. Tickets ($25) also include cheese tasting and Jewish learning. For details, go to schvitzdetroit.com. For all genders. Bring swimsuit, robe, towels and flipflops, beer or wine. Sponsored by The Well, Moishe House and Mongers’ Provisions. • Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield will hold a Shavuot sleepover for kids in grades 2-6 starting after dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and ending Sunday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m. Activities include learning about Shavuot, lots of games, fun and a bedtime story. Snacks will be provided, and there will adult supervision all night. Bring PJs, sleeping bag, pillow and anything else needed for the night. No electronic devices. Open to the community. Free. RSVP to Tova Schreiber at tschreiber@cbahm.org by no later than noon Friday, June 7. • Bais Chabad in West Bloomfield will host an ice cream party and reading of the Ten Commandments at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 9. A children’s Shavuotthemed carnival will be held, including a dairy lunch and ice cream. No charge; open to all.

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national census, at any level, will do and understand!” This census is no small undertaking. For is about creating a sacred community those who are counted, it might and emphasizing the critical role of the be considered a nuisance at individual in maintaining that best. For those who must do community, not enumerating the counting, it seems like an people as numbers with neither exceedingly long and difficult faces nor voices. task. As the command given to Considering the logistical Moshe to begin the census is hurdles in accounting for large literally s’ooh et rosh, “uplift the numbers of people, particularly Rabbi Jeremy head,” of all the community, we Yoskowitz in a world where all must be can understand this to refer to tallied by hand, there needs lift up our heads as members of Parshat to be a compelling reason the community with pride in our Bamidbar: to take a census, something common purpose, fully united that actively and immediately Numbers 1:1- as a people who stand together. 4:20; Hosea We are literally standing up and serves the national interest. In 2:1-22. the census that we learn of in being counted. Bamidbar, counting all of the In our modern understanding males over the age of 20 not of standing up and being countonly makes clear at which point we ed, we emphasize how this is about view males as men who are responsible making our voices heard. We state our for caring for the nation, but also that opinions for the record and ensure that this census serves as verifying Israel’s our views are expressed. As Americans, military readiness. our nation is preparing for a national Yet for all of that, the census of Israel census in 2020. While certain aspects that is taken is overwhelmingly anti-cli- of that census remain to be decided by mactic. The number of Israelite men the courts, in the tradition of our faith, over the age of 20 is reported as being let us regard this census as an oppor603,550 (Bamidbar 1:46), an identical tunity to engage in heshbon hanefesh, amount to a census that was earlier personal accounting of our own souls, recorded in Exodus 38:26. The Bekhor to consider what each and every one Shor, a medieval commentator, suggest of us can and do to contribute to our that this is understood to be a miracle: communities. God kept alive all of those men who How will you stand and be counted were previously counted. God comin the coming year? Let us look at the manded this census so that each person chance to take part in the U.S. census would have his name acknowledged as not as a necessary burden of citizena person of intrinsic worth, something ship, but as an opportunity to ensure the later Italian commentator Sforno that we make our voices heard. Let us suggests relates to the unique character ensure that we take an active part in of each and every individual. civic and communal leadership so that This would provide us with enough all our communal organizations endure intrinsic value to demonstrate the and thrive. Let us wholeheartedly voice importance and necessity of this cenour opinions with civility, kindness, sus. For each and every person to be courtesy and strength as leaders in our recognized, acknowledged and valued communities and our nation. ■ as the unique soul that he is would Rabbi Jeremy Yoskowitz is a Jewish Studies be enough to uplift the entire nation, instructor at Frankel Jewish Academy as well as uniting us again in a common pura chaplain and ethics consultant for Beaumont pose just as when we stood at Sinai Health. and declared Na’aseh v’nishmah! “We

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A New Home JET opens its season with a celebration and Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple. section SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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new home and a new home away from home will be part of the Grand Opening celebration as the Jewish Ensemble Theatre (JET) begins its 30th season Monday evening, June 10, with a strolling dinner and presentation of this year’s first main-stage play. The new home is at 1124 E. Maple, just east of Pontiac Trail, in Walled Lake, where a three-year lease has allowed the transformation of a vacated bank into a space with movable structures so stage and seating can allow for diverse audience experiences. The new home away from home is in Arizona, where plans are in the works to bring the JET production of The Diary of Anne Frank to middle school students on a continuing basis. “We are very excited to have our grand opening with a production of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, my favorite Neil Simon comedy,” says Christopher Bremer, executive director, who also is pleased Annabel Cohen is catering the event. “We wanted to honor this high-powered Jewish playwright who passed away last year, and we wanted to launch our new theater with a

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light-hearted play that we’ve never done before.” After the opening night celebration, the regular schedule of The Odd Couple runs June 14-July 14, featuring a cast that includes Greg Trzaskoma, Fred Buchalter, Wendy Katz Hiller, Meredith Deighton, Todd St. George, Charles Van Hoose, Alex Macksoud and David Gram under the direction of Mary Bremer. Because the interior of the new space was not expected to be ready until May 31, rehearsals have been taking place at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn. Construction has been delayed a bit but will not change plans for the June 10 celebration. “Those attending our first play will be seated in chairs borrowed from Monster Box Theatre in Waterford as we wait for the new ones,” Bremer says. “The marquee also will not be finished in time for the opening, but we have a big, temporary sign welcoming our theatergoers.” Stuart Fine was the architect who worked closely with JET to develop the new site. “I’ve met with the contractors to

make sure the space turned out the way the people at JET wanted it to be,” says Fine, a theater fan who has worked on educational auditoriums. Fine had to make sure the staging and seating would be flexible while paying special attention to the lighting. The walls, carpeting and chairs will be in dark tones to keep the attention on the performers as the stage lights up. Depending on the production, seating can be arranged in three configurations — in a traditional plan with the entire audience facing the stage, in a way that winds the audience around three sides of the stage and in an immersive form that puts the audience in the middle of the action. “We will have platforms and risers to add to our flexibility,” says Bremer, who is also arranging for a concession stand. “We can accommodate 100 people regardless of the setup.” Contributions of about $150,000 went into financing the move and the new lease with a three-year option after that as the fundraising continues. The three plays filling the rest of the season include Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Luther Henderson, Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz (Aug.

JET Board Chair Elaine Sturman and Mendy Cohen of the Milton Roberts Construction Company inside the new space during construction. TOP: A temporary sign welcomes all to JET’s new home in Walled Lake.

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Cast members of The Odd Couple in rehearsal at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn

2-25); On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson (Sept. 6-28); and Cabaret by Joe Masteroff with a score by John Kander and Fred Ebb (Oct. 10-Nov. 3).

ANNE FRANK IN ARIZONA Over the winter months, JET will continue to produce its programs for young people — The Diary of Anne Frank at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a series of anti-bullying shows on tour. The outreach programs have served almost a million students. Additionally, JET is developing programs for young people that include classes and performances. Sally Ginn, a longtime JET board member and enthusiast for young audiences, has been thinking about ways to extend the reach for The Diary of Anne Frank. When she noticed that an Arizona school district was building a new arts and entertainment center, she started promoting the play. With a grant from the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix and the support of the Phoenix Holocaust Association, she has been

at the helm of setting up plans to bring the play to Arizona in 2020. It is anticipated that the first presentation will include a cast from Michigan with later productions performed by Arizona actors. “With the rise of anti-Semitism, this is an important time to bring this play to students, many who can’t afford theater,” Ginn says. “We want them to learn about the Holocaust before they might hear the wrong messages. “We are making an effort to reach all ethnic groups about the horrors of anti-Semitism, and I’ve been fortunate to know people who could help us get over the hurdles of starting this program.” Bremer anticipates that the new locale in Walled Lake and the shift to a warm-weather season will widen programming and draw additional audiences. “We greatly appreciate all the community help in bringing this move about,” says Bremer, who has been keeping a photo diary of facility remodeling. “Our board and volunteers have really been at work to bring this together.” ■

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Anastasia

Heartwarming musical explores a romantic tale with little ties to history.

Lead actors Stephen Brower, Edward Staudenmayer and Lila Coogan and the company of the national tour of Anastasia

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ntrigue — real and invented — surrounds the name of Anastasia, especially for writers. The real Anastasia, a member of the once powerful Romanov family killed during the Bolshevik revolution in Russia at the time of World War I, became the subject of news commentary as Anastasia impersonators claimed escape from death. Although the death ultimately was widely accepted with the use of DNA testing, the idea of survival and getaway from what turned into the Soviet Union served as the starting point for diverse works of fiction, including an animated musical film developed as a fantasy for young audiences. Now comes another variation on theme with the stage musical Anastasia, which is planned for a wide audience and playing June 11-23 at the Fisher Theatre. The storyline creates new directions for the title character, whose amnesia leads her into a web of Jason Michael Evans adventure. in the role of Gleb “Other

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The first moves from a Bolshevik than the [timeframe of the story], there anthem to tell Gleb’s own story. The isn’t much historical accuracy,” says second expresses Gleb’s romantic feelJason Michael Evans, who is taking the ings that conflict with orders to kill role of Gleb, an up-and-coming Soviet Anastasia. officer who has strong feelings about “I have always had this love for histhe new regime but also has very strong tory, and I’ve always felt a connection feelings for a young girl who might be the lost princess of the Romanov dynas- between historical characters,” says Evans, who also sees the contrast. “Gleb ty. grew up in a very tough “We’re telling a story of time in Russia; his parfiction historicized, not ents were killed in World history fictionalized. The details War I. I had a very quiet fictional story just happens to have a few names Anastasia runs June 11-23 childhood; I sing and dance for a living, and I in common with characat the Fisher Theatre in never held a gun in my ters from history.” Detroit. Tickets start at life. Evans, appearing in $39. “Still, I do recognize the play since September, (313) 872-1000, ext. 0. how conflicted it can be defines the production Broadwayindetroit.com. seeing one thing in the as “heartwarming.” It moment, obviously not moves forward as the knowing how commuyoung woman at the cennism was going to turn out and thinkter of the plot heads to Paris and finds ing this might be the fix.” romance along the way. Evans, 32 and single, started thinking The book is by Terrance McNally about the possibilities of an entertainwith a score by the Ragtime team of ment career while in high school. Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn “I started doing plays, and I liked Ahrens (lyrics) adding numbers to them enough to major in acting at the some written for the animated film. University of Missouri,” recalls Evans, Darko Tresnjak, a Tony Award winner, who also pursued vocal studies at colis director. lege and later with private teachers. Evans, who began showcasing his “I wanted to do some TV, so I moved singing talents in school and temple to Los Angeles. After I was there for choirs while growing up in St. Louis, about three years, it became very clear performs in musical numbers that that what I was most passionate about include “The Neva Flows” and “Still.”

was musical theater, and I moved to New York in the fall of 2012, doing that ever since.” Television credits include roles on Madame Secretary, The Good Cop for Netflix and General Hospital. Stage roles have placed him in New York productions of Passion and On Your Toes! as well as regional productions of Beauty and the Beast, Oklahoma and Fiddler on the Roof. Although there is no Jewish content in Anastasia, there are lyrics that remind Evans of lyrics in Fiddler on the Roof. Both sets have to do with leaving a homeland because of the threat of persecution. “My upbringing was very heavily molded by everything Jewish,” says Evans. “I was very active in Jewish youth groups, and I went to Jewish summer camp my whole life, whether I was a counselor or camper. I played in the Maccabi games, and I played baseball for three years. “Whenever I’m in St. Louis, I’ll take my grandfather to temple for Torah study on Saturday mornings. Last time I was there, we had breakfast with the rabbi emeritus.” Now based in New York, Evans also stays close to relatives by visiting his sister’s family in Chicago. On the road, he plays tennis, practices yoga and reads for relaxation. “I love all the emotions expressed in Anastasia, a show for all ages,” he says. ■

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Kate Dreyfuss, Josh Graham and Andy Hudson

Great Lakes Chamber Fest F-PLUS, a classical trio in nontraditional instrumentation, to play in eight concerts. SUZANNE CHESSLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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hen violinist Kate Dreyfuss appears at Temple Beth El in one of many concerts scheduled for the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, she knows she will recall a unique musical experience highlighting her bat mitzvah celebration. One of her religious classmates had been soprano Marisa Violinist Kate Dreyfuss Karchin, whose father, composer Louis Karchin, wrote a piece for the girls to present together during services and joined them at piano. “That probably was the first piece I premiered, and getting to play contemporary music in a similar setting will be very meaningful,” says Dreyfuss, a member of the F-PLUS trio that includes clarinetist Andy Hudson and percussionist Josh Graham championing the works of today’s composers. The trio will be part of eight concerts, among some 30, planned June 15-30 in different city and suburban venues as the festival spotlights award-winning musicians as well as emerging talents. F-PLUS will be at Temple Beth El 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 21, as part of a program that includes pianist Alessio

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Music Festival at the Massachusetts Bax, violinist Kimberly Kaloyanides Museum of Contemporary Art, started Kennedy and cellist Paul Watkins, fesout creating their own repertoire by asktival artistic director, with pieces by ing composer friends to write music or Beethoven, Marcello and Rachmaninov. adapt pre-existing works for their slightly A light luncheon after the concert will include a conversation with Paul Epstein, different sound combinations. They went on to commission about 20 works scholar and program notes annotator. by going to many concerts so they could Temple Beth El joined with St. Hugo listen to pieces by diverse composers. of the Hills Catholic Church and Kirk in “For the first time, we just ran a call the Hills Presbyterian Church in 1994 to for scores to discover music we might launch this annual secular event adminnot know about otherwise,” Dreyfuss istered by Detroit Chamber Winds & says. “We learned about work by comStrings. posers from all over the world in a com“My trio will be performing as one of petition of submitted scores. the Shouse Institute ensembles, which “We didn’t ask for composers to write provides opportunities for young professional groups to work with festival artists pieces to submit. They submitted previous works, and the winner will write a and perform alongside our mentors,” new piece [to be performed and recordsays Dreyfuss, 27, who began studying violin when she was 3, took a break from ed]. We’re going to announce our winner June 15, once we get to scholarly music to get Great Lakes.” a bachelor’s degree details In applying for the in French literature The Great Lakes Chamber Great Lakes Festival, from Princeton and Music Festival will be presented F-PLUS submitted a list returned to music, June 15-30 at various venues. of pieces they loved to completing a master’s For a complete schedule and play and will be perdegree and working pricing information, call (248) forming five of them. on doctoral require559-2097 or visit One existed before they ments at Stony Brook greatlakeschambermusic.org. started the ensemble, but University. the rest were either com“This festival is a missioned or adapted. unique opportunity “There’s actually a work being writto spend a significant amount of time among musicians of such a high caliber,” ten for us right now that we’re going to she says. “Our group’s situation is unique premiere at the festival,” says Dreyfuss, whose trio is making its Great Lakes because we’re a classical music ensemble premiere. “The piece is by Matthew in nontraditional instrumentation.” Barnson, who teaches composition at F-PLUS instrumentalists, who met Stony Brook.” in 2016 at the Bang on a Can Summer

F-PLUS also is doing some combined pieces with other festival artists and other Shouse ensembles, ultimately performing about a dozen works over the two weeks. Dreyfuss has widened her independent career by also playing solo and being a full-time member of Contemporaneous, a chamber orchestra of 22 musicians based in New York City. As a substitute in the chamber group ETHEL, she recently added her talents to string quartets by Julia Wolfe at the Jewish Museum in New York. “I love all kinds of playing, but chamber music is the majority of what I do,” the violinist explains. “It’s the most rewarding because playing music with other people is a transcendent experience. “I think every musician should play in as many different contexts as they possibly can because each kind of playing has its own challenges and inspiration.” The trio, which has participated in concert and instructional programs at Central Michigan University and Grand Valley State University, welcomes the opportunity to return to Michigan stages to join many people prominent in the chamber music circuit. “Violinist Philip Seltzer is on the faculty at Stony Brook, where I have studied with him and worked on chamber music with him,” Dreyfuss says. “I’ve appeared with violinist Eugene Drucker at Stony Brook, and we’ll be on the same program at Great Lakes. “I’ve never worked with Leila Josefowicz, but I have admired her for years. I’m excited about the pieces she will be playing because one is Stravinsky’s Concertante. I just performed this piece on one of my doctoral recitals and gave a lecture on it. “I’m thrilled we get to open for her recital. She is a champion for new works for the violin, and she performs a lot of contemporary works as well as classical works. That’s something I aspire to do with my professional life.” ■

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Beauty, and he directed the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. David Yazbek, 58, is nominated for writing the original score for the stage THE TRIBE AT THE TONYS musical version of the hit film Tootsie. Last The Tony Awards, for excellence in year, the musical The Band’s Visit, about Broadway theater, will be presented on the interaction of Egyptians and Israelis, Sunday, June 9, at 8 p.m. on CBS. Here swept the musical categories and Yazbek are the confirmed Jewish nominees in all won the Tony for his score but the technical categories. (music & lyrics). Yazbek’s This is an atypical year in mother is Jewish. He comthat no Jewish playwrights petes in this category with were nominated for best his old friend Adam Guettel, (new) play. 54, who wrote the score for Elaine May, 87, is a To Kill a Mockingbird. In the leading actress in a play ’90s, Guettel and Yazbek nominee. She co-stars in played in a band together. a revival of the 2001 play In 2000, Guettel declined The Waverly Gallery by an offer to write the score Oscar-winner Kenneth for The Full Monty and gave Lonergan, 56 (whose Rachel Chavkin Yazbek his big career break mother was Jewish). May when Yazbek got the job plays the Jewish owner of a because Guettel recomManhattan art gallery who mended him. Guettel is the is gradually declining due to grandson of the late, great Alzheimer’s. May became composer Richard Rodgers. famous in the late ’50s Adam’s mother, the late Mary as the partner of the late Rodgers, also composed Mike Nichols in the brilliant (Once upon a Mattress) and comedy team of Nichols wrote (the original Freaky and May. Later, she wrote Friday movie.) Guettel won and directed the hit film The the best score Tony in 2005 New Leaf and she directed for The Light in the Piazza. Sam Mendes The Heartbreak Kid. Her Yaszbek and Guettel comlife partner of 20 years, the pete with Matthew Sklar, 45, great director/choreographer who wrote the music for The Stanley Donen (Singin’ Prom, a show about a lesbian in the Rain, Seven Brides teen going to a prom in a for Seven Brothers) died in conservative Midwest town. February at age 94. Sklar’s longtime professional Brandon Uranowitz, 32, partner, Chad Begulin, wrote is a best featured (supportthe lyrics. ing) actor in a play nominee Oklahoma!, a 1943 musifor Burn This. It’s a 1987 play cal co-written by Richard with many gay themes. This Rodgers, is Tony-nominated is the third Tony nomination this year in the best musical for Uranowitz. Nominated in Gideon Glick (revival) category. Oklahoma! the same category is Gideon vies with Kiss Me Kate for Glick, 30, who plays the this Tony. Larry Hochman, child character “Dillâ€? in the 65, is nominated for his new stage version of To Kill Kiss Me, Kate orchestraa Mockingbird. tion. He’s won four Emmys Best director, musical: for his compositions and a Rachel Chavkin, 38, for Tony for orchestration (Book Hadestown, which grabbed of Mormon). His works the most Tony nominations include the orchestration of any show this year. It’s of a Chanukah album and a retelling of a Greek myth, composing the song poem “In reset in the 1930s. Chavkin Harvey Fierstein Memoriamâ€? in commemorawon best director of a tion of the Holocaust. musical Tony in 2015. Sam The Tony nominees for best Mendes, 53, is up for best play (revival) include Waverly Place, All My director of a play, The Ferryman. Mendes Sons by the late Arthur Miller and Torch is British and his mother is Jewish. He Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein, 64. â– won an Oscar for directing American PHOTOS FROM FACEBOOK

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SUNDAY, JUNE 9 PJ & STORIES 10 am, June 9. Rabbi Aaron Bergman will be the guest reader at PJs & Stories – Shavuot for young children at Adat Shalom. The event will include a holiday craft project and a snack. Children may come in their PJs. Info: Adat Shalom Jewish Family Educator Debi Banooni: dbanooni@adatshalom.org or 248-6262153.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 DIVE INTO TORAH 10-11 am, June 11. SAJE presents Abi Taylor-Abt discussing “Drawers of Water & Inclusion in Torah.” At West Bloomfield JCC poolside. Free; refreshments served. CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1:30-3:30 pm, June 11. The Dorothy & Peter Brown Adult Day Program holds free monthly family caregiver support group meetings. Respite care may be available during the daytime meetings; if interested, inquire when you RSVP. At JVS, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Alzheimer’s Association meeting for family caregivers of older adults living with dementia. For information or to RSVP: Dorothy Moon 248-233-4392, dmoon@jvsdet.org. JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETS 6:30 pm, June 11. At Bethel Community Transformation Center, 8801 Woodward, Detroit. Presentation of Leonard Simons Award to Ben Falik.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 MOVIE MATINEE 1 pm, June 12. At JCC West Bloomfield. Europa, Europa. RSVP: 248-432-5467 or rchessler@jccdet.org.

DROP IN & LEARN 1 pm, June 12. At Beth Ahm. YouTube videos of lectures by Prof. Henry Abramson of Turo College in Brooklyn. Includes brief, informal discussion. This week: “Who Was Shmuel David Luzzato?” Free and open to the community. WOMEN’S WELLNESS 6-8:30 pm, June 12. Adat Shalom Synagogue and Hadassah Greater Detroit present the second annual Women’s Wellness Program. At Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Rabbi Rachel Shere of Adat Shalom Synagogue; Dace Zvirbulis, M.D., neurologist; Julie Levinson, Yoga instructor; and Shawna Broida, will make up a panel of experts on coping strategies. A “lite” vegetarian dinner will be provided by Henry Ford’s demonstration kitchen. The cost is $36. RSVP online at adatshalom.org/ wellness2. Contact Jodi Gross: 248-8515100, jgross@adatshalom.org or Hadassah Greater Detroit, 248-683-5030.

FORGOTTEN HARVEST COMEDY NIGHT Comedian Jim Gaffigan will headline the 27th annual Comedy Night hosted by Forgotten Harvest. The nonprofit, which collects 40 million pounds of food annually from local markets, farmers, caterers and food wholesalers for redistribution, was started by the Jewish community, led by Nancy Fishman, in 1990. Rabbi Paul Yedwab of Temple Israel, a founding board member, came up with the name, and Hannan Lis was the former board chair. Gaffigan is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life and food. Comedy Night takes place on Friday, June 7, at the Fox Theatre. Tickets range from $35 -$175 and are available through the Fox Theatre box office or at forgottenharvest.org/ 2019comedynight.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13 POTTERY CLASS 11 am-1 pm, June 13. Adult class taught by Allison Berlin at the West Bloomfield JCC. Cost: $15, supplies included. RSVP: 248-432-5467 or rchessler@jccdet.org. YIDDISH INFLUENCES 1 pm, June 13. At The JCC West Bloomfield. Prof. Geoffrey Nathan and Prof. Margaret Winters will discuss “Yiddish Influences on English.”

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1:30-3 pm, June 13. At Jewish Senior Life, Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield. Alzheimer’s Association meeting for family caregivers of older adults living with dementia. For information or to RSVP: Joely Lyons 248592-5032, jlyons@jslmi.org. TRIP TO STRATFORD RSVP for Aug. 27-28. One night and two days in Stratford hosted by JCC Travel Dept. Lodging, two dinners, one breakfast, seats to see Private Lives or Henry VIII on Tuesday; Little Shop of Horrors or Mother’s Daughter on Wednesday. RSVP: 248-4325471 or mwolfe@jccdet.org. Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant Send items at least 14 days in advance to calendar@thejewishnews.com.

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DSO CLASSICAL SERIES FINALE The Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomes Music Director Laureate Leonard Slatkin back to the Orchestra Hall stage to conduct the 2018-2019 Classical Series finale. The program begins with the world premiere of composer Juliet Palmer’s Oil & Water — a piece commissioned by the DSO through the Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Award for Female Composers, which Palmer won in the 2017-2018 Season. The concerts take place Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. The Sunday afternoon concert will be webcast for free at dso.org/live and via Facebook Live as part of the DSO’s Live from Orchestra Hall series. Learn more at dso.org/classical.

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HARVEY BARD, 83, of Farmington Hills, died May 28, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcy Bard; son, Aaron Bard; daughter and son-inlaw, Deborah and Korey Bahash; grandchildren, Zachary and Andrew Bahash, Joshua and Isaac Bard; sister, Natalie Sunshine; sister-in-law, Joanne (Larry) Pevos. He is also survived by his caregivers, Mary, Libra, Cindy; and many other loving family members and friends Mr. Bard was the brother-in-law of the late Albert Sunshine. Interment took place at Workmen’s Circle Cemetery in Clinton Township. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DIANE BENIS, 82, of Huntington Woods, died May 26, 2019. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and David Stafford; grandchildren, Joshua, Mitchell and Molly Levin, Sara and Codi Stafford; many other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Benis was the beloved wife of the late Sheldon Benis. Interment took place at Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. TERRY ELYSE BITTKER, 60, of Maryland, died peacefully May 25, 2019, at MedStar Montgomery Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Terry was born on April 21, 1959, in Michigan to Louise and James Bittker. She had a heart of gold and lived to bring joy to those around her. As a social worker and volunteer, she tirelessly advocated to advance the rights of those with disabilities. Ms. Bittker is survived by her mother, Louise Bittker; sisters, Wendy (Jeffrey) Cossman and Cindy Bittker; four nieces; three grandnieces; two grandnephews; and many, many friends. The funeral took place at Washington Hebrew Congregation. Interment was at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, in Clarksburg, Md. Contributions may

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be made to the Washington Society of Jewish Deaf (wsjdeaf.org) or Gallaudet University (gallaudet.edu). KAREN BARRIS BRAGMAN, 64, of Atlanta, Ga., died on May 31, 2019. She was born and raised in Detroit; she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then her law degree from Wayne State Law School. She moved to Atlanta in 1986, where she practiced law and became a partner with Arnall Golden & Gregory. In her 33 years with AGG, she served as the Litigation Department Chair, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and as the Firm’s General Counsel — the first woman to serve in each position at AGG. Karen loved practicing law, as did her father and other family members, and was deeply respected and honored for her legal achievements. Karen was an overachiever and competed fiercely in all of life’s endeavors. She was an active volunteer for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta as well as numerous other causes. Later in life, Karen became an accomplished bridge player. She was a loving mother, a devoted wife and loyal friend. She battled and overcame breast cancer more than two decades ago and would go on to serve as president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. She received a new cancer diagnosis earlier this year, unrelated to her breast cancer, to which she ultimately succumbed. Mrs. Bragman is survived by her husband, Dr. Alan Bragman; sons, Adam Bragman and David (Jaclyn) Bragman; sister, Peggy (Harry) Ellman; brother, Bill (Arlene) Barris. Interment was at Arlington Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Atlanta komenatlanta.org; sign online guestbook: dresslerjewishfunerals.com. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, (770) 451-4999. ELIHU MYRON BROOKS, 97, of Farmington Hills, died May 30, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Muriel Wetsman Brooks; son, Eric Brooks; daughters and

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r. Paul Zeldan Kissner, 78, of Ann Arbor, died May 12, 2019. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Aug. 17, 1940, to Morris and Helen (Scher) Kissner. He spent his childhood sneaking into Yankees games, playing stickball and generally making his mother nervous. Paul spent summers on Cape Cod playing tennis. He graduated from New York High School of Music and Art in 1958; University of Michigan, where he played varsity tennis, in 1962; and U-M Medical School in 1966. He served as a physician in the U.S. Public Health Service, Peace Corps Division, Kingston, Jamaica, from 1967-1969. There he learned firsthand what leprosy, diphtheria and tropical disease look like. After completing his nephrology fellowship at the U-M in 1974, he practiced nephrology and taught at Wayne County General Hospital and the U-M until 1986. From then until his retirement in 2015, he was a member of the faculty at Wayne State University School of Medicine, practicing medicine and teaching. He was known as a superb physician, role model and educator. In 1971, Paul married Dana Gleicher Kissner, who survives him. Together they traveled around the world. Throughout his life, Paul easily met and kept friends, from the neighborhood in the Bronx to Jamaica and finally the gym and swim club in Ann Arbor. Paul was a central and driving force in the lives of the many he touched, with his remarkable warmth, kindness, generosity, compassion and

sons-in-law, Ellen and Dr. Bruce Tabak; grandchildren, Alana, Adam, Liza and Raquel Tabak, Zachary and Aaron Brooks. He is also survived by Muriel’s family, Carol (Mark) Leebove, Dr. Eric (Irene) Wetsman, Amy (Phil) Gallagher, Matthew (Becca) Leebove, Sloan Leebove, Andrew and William Gallagher; many other loving family members and friends.

quirky sense of humor. He was passionate about so many things, caring for patients, teaching students and trainees, traveling the world, playing tennis, swimming, ice cream, U-M football and basketball, art and photography, and his beautiful home where he loved to be. His truest passion was for the people around him. He had a wonderful ability to become friends with anyone, at any time or place and maintain the friendship forever. After meeting new people, he wrote down their names and that of family members, as well as their concerns so he could ask about each person by name and follow up on their specific interests the next time they met. He was an inspiring and dedicated friend, husband and father. He was an extraordinary man who was dearly loved and is now missed by those who knew him. Dr. Kissner is survived by his loving children, Sol (Patricia) and Sara; his devoted wife and travel partner, Dana; many dear friends, cousins, exercising buddies from Liberty Athletic Club and Huron Valley Swim Club; his favorite canine companion, Chovy. There will be a memorial service at Ira Kaufman Chapel on Friday, June 7, at 3:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10006, lymphoma.org; University of Michigan Musical Society, Burton Tower, 881 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1011, ums.org/support; or Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, annarborartcenter.org/ donation-request. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. ■ Mr. Brooks was the beloved husband of the late Zelda Avnet Brooks; father of the late Scott Brooks; brother of the late Enid Borstein and the late Elimina Roberts. Interment took place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Services or ORT America. Arrangement by Dorfman Chapel.

SANDRA COOK, 83, of West Bloomfield, died May 31, 2019. She is survived by her son, Craig Cook; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Bradley Weisman; sister, Janice Leibhan; grandchildren, Courtney (Kevin) Wiley, Adam (Sarah) Cook, Brooke (Nick) Atkins, Jordan Weisman, and Austin Weisman; grandchildren, Sydney, Simon, Jace, Kylie and Cameron; sister-in-law, Elaine Epstein; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Cook was the beloved wife of the late Simon Cook; the mother of the late Lauri Ann Cook; sister of the late Errol Berkley; sister-in-law of the late Stephen Leibhan and the late Daniel Epstein. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Senior Life. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. MILTON DUCHAN, 100, of Oak Park, died June 2, 2019. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Burton Cohen of Oak Park, Carol and Joseph Perecman of Oak Park; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Phyllis Duchan of West Bloomfield; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Duchan was the beloved husband of the late Marian Duchan. Contributions may be made to Yeshiva Gedolah, 24600 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, MI 48237; or Jewish Senior Life/Coville, 15000 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237. Interment took place at Nusach Hari Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. LEON FEIG, 90, of West Bloomfield and Tamarac, Fla., died May 27, 2019. He was a Mason and an officer in the Korean war. He will be remembered for his love of family, animals, his incredible vegetable and flower gardens and his knowledge of seemingly everything. He is survived by his beloved wife

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soul of 66 years, Maxine Feig; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Larry Adler, Andrea and Rick Berman; grandchildren, Stephanie and Evan Adler, Justin and Rachel Weinberg, Pamela Weinberg; sister-in-law, Evelyn Levy; other loving family members and friends. Mr. Feig was the son of the late Paul and Sara Feig; brother of the late Goldie Atler, the late Helen Leeds; the brother-in-law of the late Gert Levy. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans in Cincinnati, Ohio. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. SONDRA HERMAN, 89, of Berkley, died May 24, 2019. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Karin HermanPreiss and Tom Preiss; c. 1977 sons and daughterin-law, Howard and Terri Herman, and David Herman; grandchildren, Charles and Marcy Herman, and Erik Herman; great-grandchildren, Todd, Samantha, Derek and Makenzy; great-great-grandchild, Mila Nevaeh; other family, friends; her beloved Potters. Mrs. Herman was the beloved wife for 64 years of the late Leonard Herman. Contributions may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. BEVERLY KELLER, 77, of Farmington Hills, died May 28, 2019. A member of Temple Israel, she volunteered at Kever Avot and helped with the homeless project. She was a member of B’nai B’rith as well as acting as a hairdresser for those in need. She was everyone’s favorite aunt. Mrs. Keller is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Keller; son and daughter-in-law, Howard (Becky Thomason) Keller of Westland; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle (Josh Jackson) Keller of Jackson, Ore.; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene (Leon) Cogan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Herbert (Joyce)

Weberman; granddaughter, Serena Keller; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a world of friends. She was the cherished sister of the late Gloria Weberman. Contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN), 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ERIC “LEVIâ€? LEV, 67, of Farmington Hills died May 29, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vera Lev; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Colleen Lev; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Lynda Lev; sister, Shoshana Lev; grandchildren, Benjamin and Margaret Lev; many other loving family members and a world of devoted friends. Interment took place at Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to the Frank Lazar Memorial Fund at Jewish Family Services or to Yad Ezra. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. EDITH LINDEN, 85, of Farmington Hills, died June 1, 2019. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Juan Zapata, Sylvia and Ronald Marabate; grandchildren, Rachel Zapata, Samuel Zapata, Mark (Christen) Marabate, Allison (Blake) Rochkind; great-grandchildren, Anna Sarah Marabate; sister and brother-inlaw, Irene and Israel Kleinbard; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Adina Linden; nieces and nephews, Barabara Rys, Sharon Gilliam, Laurie (Steven) Lewin, Rebecca (Dwayne) Nahorodny, Jonathan (Wendy) Linden, Ann (Glen) Glater; great-nephews and great-nieces, Austin (Jericca) Rys, Alexandra Rys, Juli (David) Deyfus, Jennifer Mindell, David (Leah) Mindell, Isabella Nahorodny, Shava Glater, Moss Glater, Joshua Linden, Matthew Linden; great-great-nephew, Kylo Dillan Rys. Mrs. Linden was the beloved wife of the late Fred Linden; the sister

of the late Edward Braver, the late Joseph (the late Faye) Braver; sisterin-law of the late Cynthia Rubin, the late Norman Rubin; aunt of the late Karen Braver Williams Interment took place at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. DR. GERALD DANTE MICHAEL, 94, of West Bloomfield, died May 27, 2019. He was a practicing dentist in Clawson for 45 years. Dr. Michael is survived by his wife of 72 years, Delores Michael; daughters and son-in-law, Margery Michael, and Nancy and Paul Strupp; granddaughter, Lisa Collinsworth; great-grandchild, Tristen Collinsworth; sister-in-law, Anne Rubin. He is also survived by Paul’s son and daughter-in-law, Sean and

Brenda Strupp; their children; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and many beloved friends. He was the loving brother of the late Joy Michael Levine and the late Israel Levine; the dear brother-in-law of the late Norman Rubin. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

Watson. Mrs. Miller was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Milton M. Miller; the cherished mother of the late Rochelle Miller. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to JARC, 6735 Telegraph, Suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, jarc. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

McLellan, Max (Ksenia) Milstein, Amanda (Brandon Van Vaerenburgh) Milstein; great-grandchildren, Avery, Mila, Alden, Will, Jack, Saia, Posey; caregiver and friend, Jewel Williams. Mrs. Ostrow was the dear sister of the late Miriam. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Interment was held at Beth El Memorial Park in Livonia. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

ROSE MILLER, 95, of Orchard Lake, died May 24, 2019. She is survived by her children, Marlene and David Zerkel, Dr. Joel Miller and Dr. Judi Thurswell, Dr. Jeffrey Miller and Linda Miller; grandchildren, Rochelle and Dr. Barry Meyer, Michael and Emma Zerkel, Dr. Randee and Dr. Andrew Watson, and Eric Miller; great-grandchildren, Madison Meyer, Harleigh Meyer, Jack Meyer, Ian Zerkel, Leah Zerkel and Josephine

JUNE ETHEL OSTROW, 94, of Novi, died May 26, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Laurence (Jo Carrillo) Ostrow of Tiburn, Calif., Leib (Julia Carson) Ostrow of Redway, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Elyse (Elliott) Milstein of Novi; sister, Helen Plotkin; grandchildren, Max Ostrow, Kai Ostrow, Fauna (Dave) Harmon, Iona (Andi Briefer) Ostrow, Carly (Jim) Dorogi, Beth (Alden)

DR. JOSEPH RIVKIN, 101, of Southfield, died May 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sophia Rivkin; children, Julie Rivkin, Carl Rivkin and Maureen Barrett, and Paul Rivkin and Karen Jackson. Dr. Rivkin was the cherished father of the late Laura Rivkin. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. continued on page 44

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S. KENNETH SHWEDEL, 72, of Mexico City, died May 25, 2019. He was born and raised in Detroit and graduated Oak Park High School in 1964. After college, Ken spent two years in the Peace Corps in Venezuela. He then earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in agricultural economics. He was a principal at KSADVISE, an agricultural consulting group in Mexico City. Previously, Ken had worked as the director of Agroindustrial Analysis at Rabobank International, where he was responsible for Mexico, Chile and Argentina. He also worked at the American Soybean Association as its regional director for Mexican, Central American and Caribbean regions. His agribusiness experience has extended to government involvement at El Banco National de Mexico. He also served as vice president of economic research. Ken traveled internationally, speaking and consulting on agrobusiness.

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Mr. Shwedel survived by his loving wife, Tete Mondlak; Yosi (Rosa) of Aventura, Fla., and Danny (Miriam) of Jerusalem, Israel; his father, Harold Shwedel (companion, Muriel Myers); brother, Rocky (Jeanne) of Boston, Mass. In his extended family, he is survived by stepbrothers, Alan Kristall (Linda) and Wayne Kristall (Helen); stepchildren, Alberto Simpser (Sara), Leonardo Simpser (Yanine) and Elena Alper (Max); six grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Blanche Shwedel; stepmother, Rose Shwedel; loving wife, Esther Weitzner. Internment was held in Mexico City. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. DOROTHY SONNE, 95, of West Bloomfield, died May 26, 2019. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, Dr. Marvin and

Fran Sonne; daughter and son-inlaw, Anita and Alan Resnick; grandchildren, Amy and Michael Brown, Lisa and Travis Wheeler, Jeffrey and Sara Sonne, Mikki and James Hill, Jay and Ariana Mentzel, and Jackie Resnick; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Zoe Brown, Cameron and Mia Wheeler, Jude Sonne, Sianna and Layla Hill, and Avy and Edison Mentzel; She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Tara Williams, and her devoted staff. Mrs. Sonne was the beloved wife of the late Reuben Sonne; the dear mother-in-law of the late Tut Mentzel; the loving sister of the late Samuel and the late Anne Kayman, and the late Eva Marley. Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to B’nai B’rith, 5600 W. Maple Road, Suite A-100, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, bnaibrith.org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

IRENE WOLF, 90, of West Bloomfield, died June 2, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, Jack and Susan Wolf, and Mark and Faye Wolf; daughter and son-inlaw, Debra and Anthony Agosta; grandchildren, Jason and Heather Wolf, Jeremy Wolf, Jenna and Craig Rawski, Zachary Agosta, Shayna Agosta, Phillip Wolf, Sarah Wolf, Ariella Wolf and Avery Wolf; great-grandson, Gavin Wolf. Mrs. Wolf was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Wolf; the cherished mother of the late Seymour Wolf. Interment was at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Holocaust Memorial Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, holocaustcenter. org; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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rare dining concept that has appealed to many people celebrates its third anniversary with a constant tempting, interesting and innovative menu that took two years to complete. Its main transformation is more a concentration of poultry and game … Numerous other restaurants concentrate mainly on the presentations or their steaks and chops, whereas the 3-year-old Red Dunn Kitchen within the Trumbull and Porter Hotel in Corktown, Detroit, two blocks south of Michigan Avenue, gives diners myriad choices of poultry and game selections, some maybe not heard of before. Items like duck spring rolls, venison bolo, Irish pheasant stew, quail a la chasseur, elk chop, etc. … Other prominent dining names like fried chicken, but at Red Dunn Kitchen, it is venison with parmesan or partridge with a corn flake-crusted breast and glazed thighs. With Barry Kaplan as managing operator, the Red Dunn Kitchen’s Pump Room and patio can accommodate 80 persons, and the Red Dunn lounge offers seating for about 40 … A private dining Steak Room (yes, Red Dunn also serves steaks and chops) seats 10 people … (“Caught Grazing in Our Courtyard”) on the menu … And a chef special of fish and beef is offered every day … Vegetarians and game food stay-away-froms will enjoy the varied selections from which to choose. Another feature you won’t see at too many restaurants is a movie house during the summer months that is held in the hotel’s

town Tucson, and the University of Arizona campus area. The location is a five-minute walk to downtown Tucson with the famous Hotel Congress where the John Dillinger gang was captured, and the Rialto and Fox theaters.” REUNION DEPT. … Vernor and Vandenberg Intermediates, 1950 to 1970 reunion is set for July 11 at Santia Hall, Keego Harbor, 6 p.m. … Contact Jules Goldman, (248) 926-8585 or email goldman237@comcast.net. OLDIE BUT GOODIE … Two elderly friends met in the park every day to feed the pigeons. One day Russ didn’t show up. Fred didn’t think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something, but after Russ hadn’t shown up for a week or so, Fred began worrying. A month passed and no Russ. Then he finally showed up. “What happened to you?” Fred asked. Russ replied, “I’ve been in jail.” Fred asked him why and Russ said, “You know Sue, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop? Well, the little gold digger figured I was rich and filed sexual assault charges against me. At 94 years old, I was so proud when I got into court, I pleaded guilty. The judge gave me 30 days for perjury.” CONGRATS … To Pamela Turner on her birthday … To Lois Gershon on her birthday … To Sheldon Kahl on his 16th birthday … To Gary and Barbara Pollack on their 50th anniversary. ■

15,000-square-foot courtyard on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a bar, fire pit and stage for live music and movies … Also in the courtyard is a Cowboy Kettle and surrounding Adirondack chairs … And yes, it also has steaks and chops. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (bar open until midnight), Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. (bar open until 2 a.m.) … In the early hours, Red Dunn Kitchen serves American-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners … plus housemade pastries and desserts. Dining at the new Red Dunn Kitchen is in a class of its own with little competition for selections that many are enjoying … as it honors its third anniversary of success. MAIL DEPT. … From Myron Stein … “My wife, Nancy, recently took her Maj Mavens six-girl group to Tucson, Ariz., where she and I go every year with our kids. Although I didn’t go with them, they did visit a restaurant that we always go to: Ermanos, owned by former Detroiters Mark and Eric Erman. It is more than a bona fide restaurant; it is a stylish and comfortable, large restaurant with plans to include a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge. It bills itself as a craft wine and beer bar/restaurant. The Erman brothers put a lot of thought into the décor, large wine and beer selection, including many Michigan beers, and menu offerings. Its menu is very creative with delicious offerings. The Maj ladies all had its delicious Zip Burger and fries with scrumptious sauce. But it does have a wide variety from which to choose. Ermanos is ideally located on popular Fourth Avenue, the hub of down-

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Beautiful colonial in Maplewoods Subdivision in West Bloomfield. The home has hardwoods throughout the main floor and, also, the stairway, the upstairs hallway and the master bedroom suite. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is impressive and is the centerpiece of the home. Off the kitchen is a wonderful 4-season Florida room full of light and charm. The large family room, the living room, dining room, library (with beautiful glass door) and powder room completes the first floor. The upstairs has four bedrooms and two full baths. The master suite is private and has everything—jetted tub, separate shower, separate make up area with its own sink, laundry room and the most incredible walk in closet with center island—this is a must see! The finished lower level completes the interior of the home. The backyard has a lovely deck, a paver patio, a koi pond and lots of space to hang out. This home is a gem. 219047544 248-851-4100

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $695,000

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Builder’s own home is one of a kind! Contemporary and spacious. All main living areas have views of lake Shorewood, take out your canoe or paddle boat! Master bedroom suite, situated privately in the home, has a sitting area (with fireplace), wic and a large master bath. The kitchen is a large cook’s kitchen w/ center island, loads of cupboards and light. Lg deck w/gazebo off bfast area. The large great room has wonderful custom oak appointments and all doors thru the home are solid oak as well! Many leaded glass doors and appointments from the front door to the library/office in the next level which also boosts a murphy bed for guests! The 3 bedrooms on this level have 2 full baths, one is a jack and jill, the other room is en suite! The lowest level is a walkout with a large finished area, perfect for entertaining. There is also a full bath with jacuzzi tub and steam shower on this level and plenty of storage space! The best of everything went into this home. 218085146

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WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $260,000

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $349,000

“Architectural Digest” ESTATE home in horse country Milford. Expect to be Impressed with this secluded estate where you enjoy 4 seasons of peace & tranquility. This unique one of a kind home has 5 bedrooms/5 baths, sauna & Jacuzzi spa area, swimming pool with natural rock 3 tier waterfall that adjoins outdoor bar & welcoming atrium with heated floors, loads of windows, and an architecturally designed waterfall. Remarkable Virginia bluestone, unique Colorado sandstone and granite are used throughout the home. Custom gourmet kitchen (2017) 2 possible owner suites, top of the line mechanicals, full house generator, new 75 gallon H20, new dimensional roof, new garage doors. Over $350,000 in fabulous updates. Amenities: grass volleyball court, storage shed, RV parking. From your driveway you’re 100 ft from the Kensington connector, equestrian access, bike & walking paths. Brazilian Ipe decks. Live the DREAM. NO need to go up north. Upscale living with proximity to city services. “10” Full house generator. 219006328 248-851-4100

This Foxpointe ranch condo simply exudes elegance and grace! As you enter you’ll appreciate the spaciousness, light and use of the finest appointments. The flooring throughout is a rich hardwood giving continuity from room to room. From the foyer is a library with handsome shelving ~ an excellent space for an office or reading. The living room & dining room are bright with light and share a gas fireplace with a marble surround. The kitchen is a cook’s delight with granite, maple cabinetry, gas range and stainless steel appliances. Great entertainment spot as well! The master bedroom suite is a lovely respite with an incorporated armoire and 2 customs closets. From there, your soaking tub, stall shower and vanity await you! Laundry is on the entry level. The lower level is finished with a pretty powder room as well. Great storage on the LL. Sec. system in the condo. For your enjoyment, the complex has a pool, pond, tennis and trails! Close to all goods and services. 219038040

Exciting opportunity to own well maintained ranch home in a truly eclectic neighborhood. First level has open floor plan with large kitchen and family room perfect for entertaining, three bedrooms and two baths. Lower level boasts fourth bedroom, full bath, rec room and fantastic home theater perfect for a movie night or everyday viewing. Theater room is soundproofed and has surround sound. Lower level also plumbed for a second kitchen and has a walkout to the fenced yard. Beautiful three tiered deck off the kitchen wraps the back and side of home. Two car attached garage. Lake privileges on all sports Middle Straits Lake with boat facilities as well as access to 6 acre Twin Beach Park. Other features include: whole house humidifier/dehumidifier, LED lighting, stainless steel appliances, smart Aprilaire thermostat, fresh paint, professional landscaping, Aquasauna water filtration system. Check out the 3D tour. You won’t want to miss this one! 219038072 248-851-4100

KEEGO HARBOR $1,299,000

WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $875,000

COMMERCE TWP $750,000

Custom home built in 1999 with 4262 sq ft of living space situated on all sports cass lake with 54 ft of frontage on the main lake with sea wall, sandy beach and dock. Large 2 story foyer with granite floors leading to a 2 story great room with fireplace with lots of windows and beautiful views of the lake. Large updated kitchen with granite countertops, subzero, stainless steel double oven,microwave , wine cooler and eating area leading to a sitting area with doorwall leading to a patio w/ spectacular views of cass lake. First floor master with hardwood floors , master bth and wic, spacious second floor master with master bth and balcony. Loft overlooking the great room with breathtaking views. .First floor laundry: long driveway with lots of space for parking. Garage with lots of storage space. New roof in 2017. 219030421

One of the greatest lake front lots on Cass lake with its own island!!! Approximate 80 feet of frontage with dock and gazebo at waters edge. All sports lake, swim, fish, water ski, fabulous marshbank park with trails, shelters for picnicking, concerts, etc. nearby. Build your dream home or renovate. Beautiful sunset and sunrise views. Cass lake is the premier lake and largest inland lake in Oakland county. Value is in the land. Home is being sold “As is”. Nice quiet subdivision. Idrbng. Note: the island has its own tax id number and can be included in sale for the right price. Buyers agent to verify all information. 219035363

Beautiful move-in home with frontage on all sports Commerce Lake. Custom built in 1994 with quality amenities. Open first floor living area affords panoramic views of the water. Large kitchen with custom cabinetry and quality appliances. The huge master bedroom suite includes a luxurious bath, two walk-in closets, and private deck. Large paver patio has built-in natural gas fire pit for those chilly evenings. Gas generator and dock are included. 219013958

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WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP. $575,000

BLOOMFIELD TWP $599,000

BLOOMFIELD HILLS $525,000

Beautiful One-of-a-kind detached condo in the heart of West Bloomfield. Builders Model with lots of updates and custom features. First floor Master Bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling and his-and-her walk in closets, jetted tub, granite vanity counters and a bidet in Master bath. Hardwood floors in foyer and kitchen. Foyer has high ceilings, top to bottom windows and skylights that bring in lots of light. Large island kitchen and dinette with bay windows. Living room with large deck overlooks wooded area with an up north feel. Large Den in front. 2 ensuite bedrooms on upper floor with attached bathrooms. Finished daylight basement with stunning bar and built-in display, Kitchen, full bath, study and additional finished room with closet. Can be used as a bedroom. Plenty of space for entertaining! All appliances included. Newer energy efficient windows in kitchen and living room, newer hot water heater and A/C compressor. Come and see. This unit will not last long! 219040158 248-851-4100

You’ve found your diamond in the rough! With some TLC this could be your dream house on a huge corner lot in the beautiful Franklin Mills sub. Bloomfield Hills Schools! Walk right into the open foyer that leads to all rooms. Huge great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace & wet bar. Spacious rooms throughout. Lots of closets & storage space w/ beautiful custom built-ins everywhere. Crown molding throughout entry level. First-floor laundry and second staircase leading upstairs. Two jack/jill baths. Master bed includes multiple closets and large sitting room. Massive finished basement with full bath, great for entertaining, etc. In-ground pool with all new mechanicals 2018. Full-house generator 2017. Newer 2 furnaces & 2 a/c units, 4+ car garage. Newer roof. Walk to Franklin Cider Mill and easy access to everything else. What a deal! Don’t miss this opportunity to buy in this area for less than the current market value! 218106561 248-851-4100

This stately colonial is an ideal home for graceful living and entertaining while benefiting from the privacy of being on a cul-de-sac in a very beautiful subdivision. A tranquil backyard, with no house behind, provides a peaceful respite either from the expansive wood deck or brick patio. From the foyer there is a winding staircase with the LR & DR on either side ~ both with rich hardwood floors and crown molding. The kitchen & family room enjoy bright light from 2 separate door walls accenting a vaulted ceiling and cozy fireplace. Dbl ovens and new SS refrig for cooking enjoyment. The MBR suite is an exceptional space with a pleasant reading area, vanity and large custom closet. The finished LL is a great area for social activities and also for storage needs. 2.5 car epoxy side entrance garage, huge 1st fl laundry/mud room w/lav, wet bar, back up sump pump, newer roof, furnace, a/c, exterior paint. Convenient to shopping & dining. Minutes from French/West Maple Schools. A must see! 219041166 248-851-4100

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WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP $480,000 PREPARE TO BE AMAZED!

Outstanding 3,564 square foot contemporary home with 3-car garage in popular Village Square, a subdivision of quality built homes & sidewalks. All neutral with an open floor plan. High ceilings & hardwood floors in many rooms. Custom window treatments throughout. Recessed lights. An inviting 2-story foyer. The island kitchen features granite counter tops, white cabinetry, a large island & spacious breakfast area. It opens into the comfortable family room with natural fireplace. The dining room is open to the living room. Separate library/study with built-ins. 1st floor laundry. Huge master bedroom suite has 2 walk-in closets, make-up area & bathroom with jetted tub & and separate shower. 3 more large bedrooms & full bath with 2 sinks. The lower level features a media room,, full bath, rec & exercise rooms. 2 furnaces for zoned heating & a new hot water tank. Well maintained deck & BBQ grill in back. Subdivision park. Shopping & restaurants nearby. Move in ready. 219039438 248-851-4100

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