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Dylan Carlin, Chocolate 2½ months, son of Sarah and Stuart Carlin of West Bloomfield, is sleeping on his daddy’s hand. Photographed December 2012 Everything in the studio of Naturally Photography by Monni Must contents C6 Hot Spots Cool places to party. C12 The New Wedding Must-Haves Couples are going hi-tech before their big day. C14 Bridal Fairyland Beverly Hills Club — renowned for fi tness — hosts its fi rst wedding. C16 Turn The Table Transform a party into a stylish and comfortable home away from home — but better. Schakolad Birmingham Chocolate C18 Country Chic An old-fashioned b’nai mitzvah in the country celebrates the fall harvest 1728 West Maple Road and the accomplishments of a brother and sister. 248-723-8008 C24 Super Simchahs 1816130 From high octane to high elegance, local b’nai mitzvahs are raising the bar with creative, fun and fanciful decorating ideas. C29 Planning Tips For Brides Keep these tips in mind while planning your big day. C30 Party Planning Made Easy Trust your instincts and fi nd ways to include special details in every celebration. C34 One Of A Kind A local artisan creates customized, spectacularly embellished ketubot to last a lifetime. C36 Meaningful Mementos Custom yads make great mitzvah gifts. C40 Good Advice Some words of wisdom on your upcoming bar/bat mitzvah. C42 Make Your Own Kiddush An easy step-by-step guide to making your simchah personal — and delicious. C44 All Dogs Go To … Synagogue? Some Jewish pet owners throw a “bark mitzvah” to celebrate their canine’s coming of age. C46 Wedding Whimsy Bride goes for fun at fall wedding. C48 The Gift Of Meaning These ideas for bar and bat mitzvah presents will teach children a life lesson or two. C50 Girly Girls Amy Regal may not be the new girl in town, but she’s bringing a whole new party to it. C52 Community Photo Album A look at simchahs through professional eyes and those of our readers.

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PLANTERRA CONSERVATORY If lush foliage, gently curved European trusses, stone floors Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer and a glass ceiling with star-studded views sound too good to be true — you’re in luck. West Bloomfield’s Planterra Conservatory, a year-round botanical garden built in 2010 by ant to host the event of the season? Skip interior landscape firm Planterra, offers 11,000 square feet (up to 200 guests) of rent- the country clubs (not that there’s anything able space for seated or strolling weddings (ceremony and reception), rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, brunches and more. Regardless of your budget, the venue’s caterers wrong with them) and venture out to some of W ensure the food reflects the style of the event with seasonal offerings, their own fresh Metro Detroit’s coolest, off-the-beaten-path venues for herbs and plenty of options for vegan, macrobiotic, gluten-free and kosher needs. The everything from weddings and b’nai mitzvahs to showers Conservatory attracts those with a unique eye, and the staff is known for delivering and brunch. superior service and customization on everything from their award-winning floral design continued on page C8 team to bar options and detailed event planning services. (248) 661-1515; planterraevents.com.

COMERICA PARK Love the Tigers? Just the chance to be surrounded by the aura of the team you love would be thrill enough. But imagine the wow-factor of having the field lights turned on, an on-field ceremony and personalizing your own scoreboard messages — while surrounded by the picturesque Detroit skyline. Incentives like these, and more, can be yours, whether you wed on-field or in the plush Tiger Club (which can hold 350 guests), located along the Park’s first-base line and where most Detroit Tigers press conferences are held. Wedding ceremonies and receptions and other events held exclusively in the Tiger Club may be booked year-round, based on availability; on-field ceremonies may be held in the spring and summer months, also based on availability. (313) 471-2661; detroittigers.com.

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EMAGINE ROYAL OAK AND STAR LANES RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR You don’t have to be a film buff to take advantage of all that Emagine Royal Oak has to offer — although they have had wedding ceremonies in the PHOTO BY MARC COHEN PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY auditoriums. A fun, alternative yet also gorgeously appointed option for b’nai mitzvah, showers, bachelor/ette parties and more, clients can host a sit-down dinner for up to 200 people, rent the entire two floors for a strolling dinner of up to 800 OF WALLYSPICEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM PHOTO COURTESY people or enjoy an intimate gathering as small as 30 to DETROIT ZOO Guests’ hearts will be all aflutter with the romance of your “I do’s” — along with the flit- 50 people. The beauty is in the options, as well as the ting of hundreds of vibrantly colored butterflies flying freely about during a wedding in the Detroit Zoo’s built-in entertainment including enormous TV screens lush and tropical Butterfly Garden. Housed in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery (which can hold up to 150 at every turn (so music videos or your photo montages guests), the Garden was built in 1928 as a glass-domed bird house, the Zoo’s oldest building; the Gallery can run on constant repeat), shuffleboard, pool tables offers additional wedding or special event areas, including the rotunda, mezzanine, theater and exhibit and, of course, boutique bowling (they measure your hall, which displays two art collections. fingers for a perfect fit, provide brand-new socks and Or let the calls of the wild set the tone for a truly exotic outdoor wedding adventure: Purchase a more). Star Lanes’ on-site catering will customize any private zoo evening and wed in front of the Rackham Fountain, followed by hors d’oeuvres and a stroll menu. (248) 414-1000; star-lanes.com. through the zoo before dinner and dancing. For smaller weddings (60 seated guests without a dance floor; 50 with a dance floor; and 100 guests for a cocktail reception), guests can gaze at the breathtaking underwater views of polar bears and seals inside the Arctic Ring of Life’s Nunavut Gallery and Exploration Station. Choose from a seated dinner, dinner buffet or barbecue picnic (think grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and BBQ beef brisket), and parties can purchase access to the Wild Adventure Ride and Tauber Family Railroad. (248) 541-5717; detroitzoo.org.

LOVETT HALL, THE HENRY FORD Make your own history surrounded by the treasures of 300 years of American history and innovation at the Henry Ford’s Lovett Hall. Created by Henry Ford in 1937 as the Education Building for 36 hand-picked college-level students, the Hall centers around the Lovett Ballroom, a glistening gem (which can seat up to 300 guests) with teak floors and vintage chandeliers. The lobby’s 14-foot-high ceiling is embellished with crown mold- MOCAD Known for throwing some of the best parties around town — including special events, art ing and surrounded by lush gardens (replete with a exhibits, poetry readings, live music, lectures and more — the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit can limestone gazebo) and courtyards for picturesque help make your soiree a happening, too. Opened in 2006 and housed in a former auto dealership, the outdoor ceremonies, cocktails or photo ops. Horse- cavernous 5,800-square-foot space (which can hold up to 250 guests; 173 seated) is deliberately sparse drawn carriage rides exploring Greenfield Village’s 80 and industrial, with concrete floors, cinderblock walls and a raw, urban mood — a textured blank slate to acres, catered picnics in the Village Pavilion and fire- act as backdrop to your wedding or b’nai mitzvah muse. Whether you choose to embrace the unpolished works are just a few of the grand amenities that can space with minimal changes or decorate to your heart’s content, be sure to make use of the hundreds be included, for a fee, to create a celebration like no of enormous paper lanterns the museum has available for rent. Rental availability revolves around the other. (313) 982.6220; thehenryford.org. exhibition schedule. (313) 832-6622; mocadetroit.org. continued on page C10

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LOCAL KITCHEN & BAR Partners Affairs To Rick Halberg (former owner of Emily’s in Northville) and Brian Siegel (JCC president, founder and managing partner of Joe Dumars’ Remember Fieldhouse and Star Trax partner) opened Ferndale’s Local Kitchen & Bar in July 2012 to much acclaim. While that’s great news on its own, the even better news for Elegant, affordable anyone in the market for a stylish event (from weddings and showers to Shabbat dinners, bar and bat service at mitzvahs and corporate events) is Halberg and Siegel brought in Star Trax to open the Event Center on wholesale prices the floor above the restaurant. The mid-sized Ron Rea-designed space, which overlooks the restaurant, Jewish News Special: offers 3,300 square feet of urban loft vibe with 15-foot ceilings — ideal for 150 to 200 guests — and

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THE CROFOOT Scheduled for demo- lition in 2005, Pontiac’s historic Crofoot Project (with portions dat- ing back to the 1880s and housing offices, millinery shops, saloons and more) reopened in 2007 as a new home for music and the arts. Accustomed to hosting a wide range of high-profile events — including concerts, corporate receptions and fashion shows — the Crowfoot knows how to throw a party. Versatility and accommodation are the Crofoot’s strong points, as the multi-room entertainment complex offers 20,000 square feet of event space and professional staff plus in-house services such as photog- raphers and videographers, event planning and valet parking. And the Crofoot’s six unique spaces will set any bride and groom or bar or PHOTO BY GetShotByBob.COM bat mitzvah’s mind racing with pos- Call Iva today sibilities. The Ballroom & Balcony, capacity 1,100, features a large stage, three bars, a 16- x 12-inch video projec- for your personal consultation. tion system, huge windows for natural light and access to the private outdoor patio; the Pike Room, capacity 250, provides a full bar, a stage and sound system, dance lights and a view of the city; while the Crofoot Cafe, Vernor’s 2nd 248-926-8430 Floor Lounge and the Patio each have a capacity of 75 and feature a range of styles and amenities. Next door, the circa-1920s Art Deco-style Eagle Theater Come and visit our brand new showroom has hosted acts from Nancy Sinatra to Sonic Youth and also offers patio access. (248) 858-9333; thecrofoot.com. ■ 2873 Haggerty Hwy., Commerce Twp., MI 48390 www.affairstorememberonline.com

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Rabbi Jason Miller | Contributing Writer Rachel and Jeffrey Schostak

ot too long ago, wedding guests had to at Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, Mich., in August. in our wedding party,” she explained. “I made the make a phone call to inquire where the The couple, who reside in Birmingham, used website and then posted the link on Facebook. It Ncouple were registered for gifts. They didn’t weddingwire.com for their wedsite, which includ- was an online way of celebrating us and our story. know much about what to expect at the wedding. ed their story, what guests should bring to camp, It was a way of celebrating in a bigger way.” And they likely had to wait for the rabbi to speak a link to airline flights, the registry and the sched- Mobile apps to help plan the wedding are also under the chuppah to learn how the happy couple ule of events for the getaway weekend. gaining popularity. Morris recommends the had met. According to a survey done by TheKnot.com, biz-e-bride app to her clients to help them orga- Today, it’s become standard operating pro- approximately 75 percent of couples marrying last nize wedding details and select the service pro- cedure for couples to publish a website in the year had websites, which is up from 60 percent in viders. One app that is trendy among wedding months leading up to the wedding. These web- 2009 and 53 percent in 2008. TheKnot.com makes guests is Appy Couple. The app is by invitation sites — also known as “wedsites” — started off it very easy for the couple (it’s usually the bride) only, so couples have to request an invitation as basic one-page sites on the Web that included to set up their personal site. The site also helps code. Once wedding guests sign in they can a few photos of the couple, the wedding date and with the organization of the wedding, setting up upload photos from their phones, view a map to location, and a guest book. Fast forward to 2013 easy-to-follow to-do lists and recommending ser- get to the venue, send congratulatory messages and many couples now set up interactive sites vice providers and places to register. and respond to custom polls. Appy Couple’s slo- complete with multimedia slideshows and videos, The wedsites also have become a valuable gan on its website is, “Wedding websites are so meet the bridal party pages, shopping portals to marketing tool for everyone involved in the wed- last year!” the gift registry, video clips of the band at past ding industry as the couples — intentionally or Not all brides feel they need to set up a wed- weddings and surveys about what songs the not — advertise their photographer and videog- site, however. Stephanie Lorfel Gelb of Chicago guests want to hear. rapher, the caterer, band, wedding planner, florist, was married to Hylton on Marco Island last April. These wedsites can be connected with the bride venue and clergy simply by mentioning them on She didn’t set up a wedsite, but she did use other and groom’s Facebook profile, and the photos the wedsite. While websites like TheKnot.com forms of communication to provide guests with guests take at the wedding can easily be shared offer free templates and Web information about her destination to Pinterest and photo-sharing sites like Snapfish, hosting space, some couples wedding. Polaroid Fotobar and Shutterfly. have taken their wedsites to One website Lorfel Gelb found The wedsites include such features as the gift the next level and hired com- very useful after the wedding was registry, stories about how the couple met and panies to build custom sites. missnowmrs.com. “Navigating where they became engaged as well as where For the 21st-century wedding through all the steps in order to they’re headed for the honeymoon. For out-of- couple, the wedsite is just change my name after our wedding town guests, these sites have proven to be impor- another expense. was overwhelming,” she said. “This tant resources. Links to the hotel, discounts on Tracie Morris, a certified website made all the difference. I airline flights and the ability to coordinate travel wedding planner who owns used a Groupon and paid $19.99 with other guests are essential for a wedsite. You’re The Bride in Livonia, and it led me through the entire Another nice feature of these wedsites is the encourages her brides to process.” ability to prepare guests for what they should make wedsites. And while she Weddings have always been a expect at the wedding. For Jewish weddings in doesn’t help them create the Amy and Seth Stern combination of tradition and new which some of the guests may be first-timers, it’s site, she does give advice on ritual. The 21st-century wedding, helpful to post some of the basic customs on the what to include. while still adhering to the cus- wedsite. Couples can introduce their guests to the “I love the wedsites, and I think they are very toms of generations gone by, now includes new order of the ceremony before they arrive. Also, the helpful as well as practical,” Morris said. “They technology like customized websites and mobile guests can be informed about the dress code for are great for keeping guests informed of pre- and apps that allow the couple to brand themselves the wedding; not only if it is a black-tie affair, but post-wedding festivities. They also set the right and provide information to guests months before also if it’s being held in a synagogue in which the tone for the event.” they tie the knot. It will be interesting to see how women must have their shoulders covered. Amy Yashinsky Stern of Berkley was married these wedsites and wedding apps change the “Creating a wedding website was an easy in late December at Adat Shalom Synagogue in way we celebrate weddings in the future. ■ way for our guests to get the details, especially Farmington Hills. She and her husband, Seth, set because we were having a destination wedding up a wedsite at TheKnot.com. “We felt like we Rabbi Jason Miller is an educator, entrepreneur and blog- and felt it was important to post the transporta- were supposed to just because that’s what cou- ger. He is president of Access Computer Technology in West tion, lodging and schedule information online,” ples do. Also, I wanted to share the story about Bloomfield and a speaker on the intersection of technology said Rachel Schostak, who was married to Jeffrey how we met, how we got engaged and who was and Judaism. Follow him on Twitter at @RabbiJason.

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celebrate! | March 2013 C13 The tennis courts at the Beverly Hills Club were trans- Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel officiates at the Wedding guests dance the night away. formed for the wedding. ceremony. Bridal Fairyland Beverly Hills Club — renowned for fitness — hosts its first wedding.

he month of December, known as Kislev Township. Oak Park-based Furniture in the Hebrew calendar, is termed the Profiles and Design, which Steven Satovsky T month of dreams. This was certainly the owns, built not only the wooden bars case for Steven Satovsky, CEO of the Beverly Hills where guests ordered their cocktails, but Club, and his wife, Rhonda, of West Bloomfield, also the meticulous back bar, which dis- and Bernie and Roz Fantich of West Bloomfield played an assortment of cocktail glasses on the night of Dec. 1, 2012, when their children and liquor. were married on the tennis courts at the Beverly When 350 guests took their seats Hills Club, the first wedding in the club’s history. before the ceremony, they were greeted by The Beverly Hills Club is recognized as one of arrangements of tall bunches of branches, the country’s top-100 clubs, with the industry’s complete with hanging candles marking finest health and fitness facilities. Members at the aisle. the Beverly Hills club enjoy a myriad of options, The chuppah, which symbolized the lov- including cardiovascular workout equipment, ing home of the bride and groom, as well swimming lessons and classes, aerobic and as the love that surrounded them from Jennifer Lauren Satovsky and Kevin Harlan Fantich spinning classes, massages, daycare, tennis les- friends and family, was canopied in sheer sons and leagues, kids’ camp and a delicious blush fabric complete with a hanging crystal crowd to enjoy. cafe. Given the club’s focus on families and fit- chandelier. Sheets of brocaded fabric were sewn More than anything, both families wanted ness, who would have thought about using its together to cover the top of the chuppah; embroi- to make sure their guests had a great time. 94,000-square-feet for a wedding? dered on the fabric were the names of the bride’s Photographer Laurie Tennent of Laurie Tennent “I’ve always joked with my wife about having parents; Rhonda and Steven Satovsky, and their Studio in Birmingham as well as videographers our daughter‘s wedding at the club; I just never wedding date as well as two new names; the from Fifth and Main Productions in Royal Oak, really thought she’d take me up on it, although I names of the bride and groom, Jennifer Lauren captured the memories. am happy that she did,” said Satovsky. Satovsky and Kevin Harlan Fantich, with their In lieu of wedding favors, a generous donation The sole request of both families was that the wedding date, Dec. 1, 2012. to Yad Ezra was made in each attendee’s name. wedding would be formal — but not black-tie. Kevin is a clinical pharmacist for Employee In explaining the unique favor idea, Satovsky Success! Health Insurance Management (EHIM) in said, “It was the season of giving. How could The wedding was held on two of the six tennis Southfield, and Jennifer is a speech-language we conceptualize and celebrate a wedding while courts. “We carpeted 14,000-square-feet so none pathologist in the Clawson Public Schools. The ignoring the fact that there are families who are of the two courts’ playing surfaces were visible,” couple belongs to Temple Israel and lives in starving for a meal?” Satovsky said. And although every bride needs Bloomfield Hills. “Every little girl dreams of planning her wed- her “something blue,” it was not an option to As Rabbi Joshua Bennett of Temple Israel ding and, after the fact, every girl will note that leave the blue tennis drapes exposed. officiated, a surprising detail completed the their special day was ‘a dream come true.’ I am “The entire space, with the help of Barb ceremony space. As the families stood atop the no exception to this rule,” said the bride. Mandell, who was referred by Dee Dee Hoffman wedding platform in front of their guests, their “The entire event, complete with so much love Design, was piped and draped. No one believes presence was enhanced through an illuminated given from friends and family, would have never me when I tell them how vast an area the tennis floor. Aaron Berry at Visionary Sound Productions come together without the creativity and the courts really are, but the size of the space was did a fabulous job from the wiring to the light- tireless efforts of Dee Dee Hoffman from Dee Dee evident during the construction of the transfor- ing; it was truly the “cherry-on-top” of the total Hoffman Party Designs,” she added. “The venue, mation,” Satovsky said. transformation. however, holds a special place in my heart, as Food was catered by JN food writer Annabel “That is what was so much fun about having it is a family place that my grandfather built 38 Cohen. “It was sensational! Absolutely deli- this event at the club; we had a lot of flexibility,” years ago and is one I grew up experiencing cious!” said groom Kevin Fantich. Satovsky said. “Not only was there flexibility, but for as long as I can remember. I am so proud of The room had draped walls bathed in subtle it was also a new concept … a new place.” what my family has built, and I am honored to amethyst, amber and rose lighting as well as Elevated on a platform from the front of the have shared the first of, hopefully, several more romantic candlelight and fusions of flower room, live band Nouveaute drew attendees onto dreams of wedded bliss come true. I guess our arrangements created by the incomparable the custom dance floor as they played current slogan, ‘See you at the club,’ now has a whole ■ Bruce Bolton at Breath of Spring in Bloomfield tunes as well as a few oldies but goodies for the new meaning!”

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celebrate! | March 2013 C15 Turn The Table Transform a party into a stylish and comfortable home away from home — but better. Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer

he tried-and-true set up of groups of round tables at weddings, b’nai mitzvahs and other events is a classic because it T works. But if you’re looking for something a little different for your event, or simply want to enhance the classic, there are options — and Carol Lewis is a specialist. Since opening the Troy-based Elite Furniture Rentals and Sales in 2006, Lewis has spearheaded the trend that she saw coming in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago of using lounge furniture and accessories for a fun, funky or elegant way of adding extra personality and comfort to events. Working as an event planner for more than 20 years, Lewis has been attending trade shows and planning events around the country, picking up “props” as she went along. When she started Elite, “I could not find furniture to rent in Michigan,” she says. “So I started to find my own.” Now, she has a warehouse brimming with items from sofas, love- seats, ottomans and end tables to pillows, candles, rugs and other accessories — and all of it coordinating with each other. Because most of the furniture is commissioned by her, for her, “all of our furniture works together,” she says. “Our white sofa matches our

1824660 white armless chair, and same with our black pieces. They are all made with the same materials and fabrics, and scaled down to tighter dimen- sions so it’s easy to move and function in a specific space. Then we can add plants, end tables, textiles — and it transforms the space.” And because her team is comprised of party planners, she also can- provide extras from coffee bars to projected lights, as well as work directly with the client — or rent to other party planners and designers. From sophisticated chic for weddings to fresh and funky for bar and bat mitzvahs, Lewis can create a comfort zone almost anywhere. Here, a few of her favorite ideas: • Create a relaxation station by sectioning off an area with sheer drapes surrounding cozy sofas and tables. “This provides an area separate from the dancing where guests can come chill out,” says Lewis. “It also creates a sense of camaraderie among guests and breaks up a flood of 8- or 10-person tables.” • Let guests watch the dance floor from a living room set up on risers, while sipping a signature drink that is passed around (non- The Perfect alcoholic for the kids, of course). • Create cozy themed corners, like cafe tables or a warm library set- Celebration ting. Location! • Amp up the energy with glow furniture — LED lights inside illumi- nate the seating or can change colors. Or punch up a kids’ party with oversized bean bags. • Bringing in furniture helps break up a space for special features. “One event I did had a mime sitting on a sofa; another one had fortune tellers in a corner,” says Lewis.

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celebrate! | March 2013 C17 Country Chic An old-fashioned b’nai mitzvah in the country celebrates the fall harvest and the accomplishments of a brother and sister.

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hen planning her children’s b’nai mitzvah, Cindy Warren had to work within certain parameters. She W and her husband, Mark, of West Bloomfield, have family all over the country, including grandparents Dr. William and Geraldine Warren, so she wanted to ensure that no one’s travel plans were foiled by weather. And because her son, Joseph, and daughter, Alison, are only 17 months apart, Warren decided to throw one soiree for the both of them, rather than make everyone come into town twice. “I just wanted to make it easy for everyone,” she says. And easy it was. And elegant, and organic — and a whole lot of fun. Following the morning b’nai mitzvah service and kiddush at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, rented school buses picked up Joe, Alison and 250 of their best friends and family members and transported them to the Lazy J Ranch in the farming community of Milford, just 45 minutes from West Bloomfield. There, a barn and a tent nestled amid 50 years of history and 30 acres of sprawling pastoral greenery beckoned guests to a sophisticated yet down- home fall harvest barn dance b’nai mitzvah bash. Joe and Alison put on their party clothes to welcome guests, along with a sign handmade continued on page C20 by Lauren Jackson.

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BAR MITZVAH OF MAX NORRIS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD Family: Parents Dr. Ronda Barak-Norris and Victor Norris, sister Jessica Venue: Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Date: Oct. 20, 2012 Photographer: Brett Mountain, Huntington Woods Party Planner: Family friend Signage: Barb Mandell of Mandell Display Design, Southfield Florist: Breath of Spring, Bloomfield Hills Party Management: Pat Blackwell of Party Assurance Red Coat Ladies, Commerce Giveaways: Perfect Trading Co., Bloomfield Hills Notes: Slinkies hanging from the ceiling, blow- up posters of Max, take-home water bottles in place of glasses, a mix of risers and round tables, and a color scheme of blue-and-white for his favorite team created a “Maxed” Out theme.

BAT MITZVAH OF KATIE BARON OF HUNTINGTON WOODS Family: Parents Gretchen and Dr. Anthony Baron, siblings Hannah and Caroline Venue: Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park, and Local Kitchen & Bar, Ferndale Bat Mitzvah Date: Oct. 26, 2012 Photographer: Brett Mountain, Huntington Woods Party Planner: Dee Dee Hoffman Party Design, West Bloomfield Signage: Barb Mandell of Mandell Display Design, Southfield Florist: Dawn Owen Designs, Royal Oak Party Management: Pat Blackwell of Party Assurance Red Coat Ladies, Commerce Extra Treats: Annabel Cohen of AnnabelCooks, Bloomfield Hills Notes: “There were so many little details that Dee Dee came up with that I never would have thought of that were a big hit and pulled the whole thing together,” says mom Gretchen Baron. “The little pillows that say ‘Keeping Up with Katie’ were one of her favorites. She’ll keep them forever.”

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laughed with and at and danced with under the direction of the interactive DJ until very late). The human, emotional and personal touches made it so special. The other general advice I like to offer is: Try to stimulate your guests’ senses. Create a triple threat with food, vibe and energy. It’s not just about what you see. The mood is created by ALL the senses, so think about what to wear, taste, smell and hear as well. How important is videography and photography? After months “Try to (more like years) of planning for this magical weekend, you have marked an amazing milestone for stimulate your your child. You can talk and laugh about the weekend forever. The memory will stay alive through guests’ senses. photos and video. They are a gift! You will love looking and watching It’s not just your family full of life, living in the moment, again and again. Of course, I understand the rea- what you see.” son so many people freeze at the daunting task of planning such a big event. It IS a big deal! You want all 150, 200 or more people to enjoy themselves and be taken care of — wow, it’s work enough to plan for a family of four, five or six on a good day, but surely it’s much more stressful to do so for so many people at once. That said, rest assured you CAN do a lot of it yourself. And for the rest, that’s why our industry has a plethora of talented and affordable professionals and vendors who can do what you don’t want to do. Listen to advice from people in the industry. Advice is free! Ask questions, and lots of them. Stay on course with your vision and budget. Enjoy the planning process and the party. Relax and have fun. Because in the end, it’s not about the stress and the planning — it’s about celebrating the moments with the people you love. ■

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A handmde yad by Morris and Smith “Our first efforts went into making beads out of specific birthday cards, invitations and photos connected to our relatives and friends. After getting private crafting instructions, we strung the beads together into bracelets and gave them as gifts. “People who saw how we turned memories into mementos inquired about where these items could be obtained, and those inquiries gave us incentive to turn our projects into a business.”

A Special Artist One different inquiry had more impact on Morris than any of the others. Her son Sam, a student with special needs tutored by Smith throughout his school years, asked if he could help by attaching the beads to the yads, and he has been very successful. He went on to gain responsibilities beyond the artistry. “I also sort the beads, do the inventory and talk to customers,” says Sam, 21, who goes to services at The Shul in West Bloomfield every Saturday. “I feel that the work we do is like a mitzvah and will prepare me for other jobs. “My tutor helped me learn how to do the beading, and I feel very creative. I’ve helped with bracelets as well as the yads, and I tell customers our work will remind people of the greatest times in their lives.” Sam has been encouraged by Amnon Caspi, an Israeli silversmith who devised the form for the yad. Scouted through the Web by Carolyn Morris, Caspi explains to Sam how his own artistry expanded while coping with the effects of polio and how that inspired him to bring artists with various disabilities into his own studio. “We develop each yad so that beads can be placed along the length of them,” explains Caspi, whose menorahs, candlesticks and other works have been sold in many countries and given as dignitary gifts by the Israeli government. Caspi uses a process that hollows out the silver in the center of a piece, rendering it lighter weight and less costly. He explains that yads came about because human hands are not supposed to touch the Torah. “Sam and I developed a friendship over the Internet, and that has been complete important,” Caspi says. “It’s also been important knowing that together we’re creating unique items for religious celebrations.” Smith is not Jewish, but she has come to know Judaism through the Morris family. She has been at Shabbat dinners and larger celebrations. We offer a unique and dramatic “Carolyn and I became friends working with special needs youngsters,” *+ atmosphere, delightful architectural says Smith of Novi. “As we got the idea for the business, I found a way to details and majestic settings… all at use the computer to copy photos and turn the copies into beads.” surprisingly affordable rates. Smith, who recently designed a necklace for her sister to mark the birth of the woman’s granddaughter, takes pride in helping celebrate spiritual- Our full service Event Planning staff ity even though the religion is not her own. is available to serve you to answer any “I like the idea of immortalizing important moments,” Smith says. questions, and assist in preparing Zachary, who safeguards his yad in a case, sees more to it than a your special day! remembrance of his bar mitzvah. “I’m glad these yads show the abilities of people with special needs For info and a personal tour, please call Jason Warzecha at 313.965.4314 because I don’t think they often get a chance to do things like this,” he or e-mail [email protected] says. “I’m also glad that part of the yad was made in Israel. I’d like to go there some day.” ■ Detroit Opera House I 1526 Broadway – Detroit, Michigan 48226

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hat’s a Jewish celebration with- be all baked. Chocolate-dipped dried out a Kiddush of sweets and or fresh fruits are always appropriate. W wine immediately following? Don’t want to dip? Platters arranged Unthinkable! As a kid, the only thing that with dried fruits and nuts add texture kept me chipper though long Shabbat ser- and healthy alternatives. vices was the thought of seven-layer cake For even more variety, cheese, and cookies waiting in my synagogue’s social cracker and fruit displays are also hall. ways to add to a Kiddush without When I grew up, I found the extra-sweet turning on the oven. desserts still inviting, yet I learned to appreciate the flavors and textures of homemade To prepare: goodies, which I felt were so much more per- Make-ahead ensures less stress. Bake sonal and special. I always say that the best and freeze, and you’ll simply need to desserts are those “pick-up” treats that your transport your sweets to the Kiddush favorite baker bakes. location. As a caterer, I’m honored when I am called Divide and conquer! If you’re a upon to bake sweets for Kiddush celebra- baker, do it all yourself, and store or freeze until you need it. If you’re not a tions. It’s always gratifying to think my RECIPES: homemade sweet tables are part of weekly baker, ask friends to help. While making 400 cookies can seem daunting, eight bakers can celebrations and life-cycle events. EASY COCOA BROWNIES make 50 items each (much more manage- My favorite sweets are those we consider Bake these just until set. Do not over-bake, no matter able). It’s important to manage expectations traditional — rugelach and mandelbread, how tempting. when depending upon other bakers. Be spe- strudel and cookies. 1 cup flour cific (detailing that you would like four-dozen 2 Buttery crescent-shaped rugelach, with /3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder chocolate chip cookies is safer than simply that hint of cream cheese in the dough ½ tsp. salt requesting cookies). Also, try to specify and laced with cinnamon, are always a hit. ½ tsp. baking powder cookie size; if possible, smaller is better than Mandelbread, cookies and strudel — wheth- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine bigger. er exploding with mini-chocolate chips, dried 1¾ cups sugar fruits or crunchy with nuts — are ubiquitous. To buy: 2 tsp. vanilla extract I’m happy to say that even as our world Some baked goods are not easy to make. For 4 large eggs becomes more homogeneous and “cookie example, that seven-layer cake that every- cutter,” it’s heartening to know that home- body craves? Not so easy to bake at home. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9- x 13-inch bak- made desserts are back in vogue. Sisterhoods Buy it. ing dish with parchment, and set aside. are baking more and ordering from bakeries Wrapped chocolates and candy are an Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking pow- less. With recipes that are easy to prepare easy way to add color and texture to a sweet der in a bowl, and whisk well. Set aside. and freeze well, we all can become our own table. Scatter them around baked goods, or Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, and caterers. fill an attractive container (or a few contain- cook for 1 minute until melted. Stir in sugar and Before offering some of my favorite recipes ers) with the sweets. vanilla with a spoon until incorporated. Add eggs, for a Kiddush, here are some tips for pre- Fresh fruits, either whole (grapes, straw- one at a time, stirring with a spoon until incorpo- paring and serving your own Kiddush with berries, tangerines and small apples, for rated. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. memorable and beautiful results: example) or cut, are healthy additions to any Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 A good “rule of thumb” is always appreci- Kiddush table. minutes. Remove from oven to cool completely before ated when it comes to how much to serve. I cutting into bars or squares. Transfer to a container, suggest about three to four treats per person. To display: layering parchment or wax paper between the layers. And make more of the most popular items. Think of the table as a mountain with differ- Freeze for up to one month. Makes 30-40 or more Say you expect 100 Kiddush attendees. ent levels and planes. Arrange milk crates, brownies (depending on the size). The math counts out to 400 sweets. If you’re boxes or glass blocks on a table, and cover making four varieties of cookies and such, it with cloth napkins or tablecloths to create MANDELBREAD doesn’t mean that you necessarily need 100 levels. Place trays, baskets or attractive serv- ¾ cup vegetable oil of each. Typically, anything with chocolate ing pieces on the levels for added visual 1 cup sugar is more popular. So if you’re preparing, for interest. 3 large eggs example, brownies, mandelbread, rugelach Group items tightly onto a table; this cre- 2 tsp. baking powder and lemon cookies, consider making more of ates the illusion of abundance. For large 3 cups flour the brownies than the lemon cookies. groups, consider two or more sweet tables. 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or mini chocolate On another note, Kiddush menus need not chips

C42 celebrate! | March 2013 Topping: time until incorporated. ¼ cup sugar Divide the dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly 1 tsp. ground cinnamon floured surface, use the palms of your hands to roll each piece into a log about 1½ inch in diam- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed bak- eter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap, and chill until ing sheet with parchment and set aside. firm, about 1 hour (up to a day ahead). Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl, To bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a and set aside. rimmed baking sheet with parchment, and set Combine oil and sugar in a large bowl, and aside. mix well with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, and Place about ½ cup of coarse sugar on a mix until incorporated. Mix in the baking powder. rimmed baking sheet, and shake a bit to spread Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until just the sugar. incorporated (do not over-mix). Stir in the nuts or Unwrap the dough logs. Rub the logs on all chips until uniform. sides with water, and roll in the coarse sugar. Form the mixture into two identical logs on the Use a sharp knife to cut logs into ¼ inch-thick prepared baking sheet (the batter will be thick). rounds. Transfer to prepared sheets, spacing Bake for about 30-35 minutes, until the logs are ½-inch apart. dry and set. Remove from the oven to cool for Bake until cookies are firm and just beginning about 30 minutes. the dough round, gather it up and reform into a to become golden around edges, about 15-18 Cut the logs into ½-inch slices, and arrange ball before rolling out again. minutes. Remove tray from oven to cool. the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet (the Use a pastry brush to brush some melted but- Makes 4-5 dozen cookies. slices may not all fit so you may have to bake ter or jam over the surface of the dough (you again in batches). Sprinkle the slices with the cin- may not use all of the butter or jam in the end). JULIE’S STRUDEL namon and sugar (just on one side). Sprinkle some of the sugar and cinnamon over Dough: Bake the slices for 10-15 minutes until they the dough. Sprinkle some of the nuts over the 2 cups flour are golden. Remove from the oven to cool com- dough. 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened pletely. Store in an airtight container for up to Cut each circle into 16 wedges (first cut across, 1 cup sour cream one month. Makes 3-4 dozen mandelbread. and then cut each half into 8 wedges). Roll up Filling: the dough into crescents (start from the widest ½ cup pineapple jam, melted RUGELACH part of each wedge, and roll toward the center). ½ cup apricot jam, melted Dough: Arrange the rugelach on the prepared baking 2 cups ground walnuts or pecans (meal) 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened sheet, and “bend” the crescents to make them ground cinnamon to taste 8 oz. (1 package) cream cheese, softened semi-circular. 1 Tbsp. sugar Repeat with the other balls of dough. Place flour in the bowl of a food processor. Add ½ tsp. salt Brush each rugelach with a little water, and butter, and pulse until the mixture is crumbly. 2 cups flour (plus more for rolling) sprinkle with sugar. Add the sour cream, and pulse until the mixture Filling: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the rugelach are forms a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, 1 stick melted butter or 1 cup apricot jam or pre- slightly colored (do not over-bake; the rugelach form the dough into a rectangle (about 8-inches serves (or other seedless fruit jam or preserves), will be dry). Remove from the oven to cool com- long by 5-inches wide), wrap in plastic wrap and melted (heated in microwave oven) pletely. chill for 1 hour up to overnight. ½ cup sugar Transfer to a container, layering parchment or Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two rimmed 2 tsp. cinnamon wax paper between the layers. Freeze for up to baking sheets with parchment, and set aside. ½ cup ground nuts (meal): walnuts, pecans or one month. Makes 64 rugelach. Cut the dough into 4 pieces. Roll one piece almonds into a 1/8-inch thick, 6-inch wide, 10-inch long Topping: LEMON SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES rectangle. water Cookies: Combine jams in a medium bowl, and stir. sugar 2½ cups flour Brush some of the jam mixture over the dough ½ tsp. salt rectangle. Sprinkle with ½ cup of the ground Prepare the dough: Combine butter, cream 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened nuts. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. cheese, sugar and salt in a large bowl, and mix ¾ cup sugar Roll the dough into a tight log, and place until creamy. Add 2 cups of flour, and mix until 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the log a soft dough is formed. Cover the bowl, place in 1 lemon extract slightly, and pinch together the ends (so the jam the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or more (up 4 large egg yolks won’t leak while baking). to overnight). Topping: Repeat with 3 remaining dough pieces and fill- Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and water ing. use a spatula to transfer to a clean surface. coarse sugar (sanding sugar), any color Bake 55-60 minutes until golden. Slice while Divide the dough into four parts. still warm into 1-inch pieces, and cool completely. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed Whisk flour and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. Transfer to a container, layering parchment or baking sheet with parchment, and set aside. Combine butter, sugar, lemon zest and lemon wax paper between the layers. Freeze for up to On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball into a extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric one month. Makes approximately 36 pieces of thin circle (about 10 inches in diameter). 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Specializing in custom-blended products, Girls.” Contributing Writer including everything from powders to lipsticks, Regal also Colors are huge this season, “beautiful and vibrant,” is a local guru for the art of permanent makeup, plus Regal says. “Not everything is embellished with stones, facial waxing, lessons in makeup application, special occa- but most of these kids want to look like princesses, for sion application and more. senior prom especially. “I’m a resource for my customers because I’ve been “A lot of girls in our area are very sophisticated, so I try doing it so long — I’m on the fourth generation of some to have everything from short bandage dresses to long, clients’ families, so I have to know how to appeal to beautiful and flowing gowns with lots of tulle and jew- 85-year-old women and 11-year-old girls. And I create els.” products and palettes to suit each one,” Regal says. At the same time, because there are many 12-year-olds With so many hours invested in personalized customer who still wear children’s sizes, but also girls who are service, particularly geared toward special events, Regal’s developed but still need juniors’ sizing and not yet pre- thoughts began to evolve toward the next step and a teen, Regal is careful to offer options that are both body younger market. and age appropriate, particularly for modesty-conscious “I’ve got eight grandchildren, and seven of them are bat mitzvah girls who will be on the bimah. (She also girls,” Regal says. “They’re all little pageant girls, always offers shrugs and other coverings.) looking for new dresses, and they’ve been bugging me “As with any clothing, they have to try things on. So for a few years to expand to young girls’ party dresses. I I want to give them options,” Regal says. Among those always said no. I’ve had moms texting me, customers from options are pieces by sought-after brands including Alyce my shop, who wanted to me to do party dresses. And I Paris, Tony Bowls, Faviana, Sherri Hill — a favorite of finally started thinking how much fun it would be, to have Selena Gomez — and more. a space just for girls, to make it fun and comfortable like In addition to popular designer names, Regal has hired their bedroom at home, where they can try on dresses a seamstress so she can offer custom-dressmaking servic- for each other for proms, homecoming, bar and bat mitz- es and eventually create her own Party Girls line, as well vahs — every special occasion, in a very boutiquey atmo- as offer mother-of-the-bat-mitzvah-girl dresses. The pink dress on the left is by B’Dazzle sphere.” The boutique is already fitting in nicely amongst its and costs $185; the turquoise dress is Just this month, Regal opened Party Girls in a space downtown Franklin neighbors. “It’s a market that Franklin by Allure Night Moves and costs $299. above Glamour Puss in Franklin. And though she had doesn’t have and complements all the other little stores planned to start out slowly, catering to each season nearby really well,” Regal says. “People have been very with homecoming in fall, prom in spring and something excited and receptive — it’s good for everybody’s busi- here and there for b’nai mitzvah year-round, it just hap- ness.” pened that as she was preparing to open, the owners of Her granddaughters and their friends, especially, are Cinderella’s Castle in West Bloomfield — an all-occasion thrilled. “I have girls calling every day, asking if they can girls’ clothing shop — decided to retire, leaving a mother work here,” Regal says. “I only hope I’ll need that much lode of lovely inventory to start Regal out fully stocked in help!” ■ style. Although there are a handful of shops locally that offer Party Girls, 32751 Franklin Road, Franklin dresses for these occasions, it’s a tricky market to cater to, (248-562-7420).

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C66 celebrate! | March 2013 Andrew Baer and Dana Holcman, married Sept. 8, 2013, at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah

Dr. Gerald H. Katzman (father of the bride) at the wedding of Dr. Rebecca Katzman and Scott Katz of Boston at Congregation B’nai Moshe on March 3, 2013. Bride and groom are seated with crowns as they are entertained by guests. Dancing in a circle, from right to left, are Liora Katzman Goldberg, 4, of West Hartford, Conn., Orli Schwartz, 6, of Chicago, Ill., Hadas Katzman Goldberg, 8, of West Hartford, Michal Katzman Goldberg, 8, of West Hartford and Juliette Leder ,6, of Chicago.

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celebrate! | March 2013 C67 Syma Echeandia’s 70th birthday celebration contra dance with the Oakland County Traditional Dance Society at the First United Methodist Church of Troy with members of Oak Park-based Congregation T’chiyah in attendance: Standing (left to right): Harold Gurewitz and Mary Ellen Gurewitz of Detroit; Cheryl Turetzky of Southfield; Lou Echeandia and Syma Echeandia of Shelby Township; Jeffrey Ram, Sheila Kohn and Sheldon Kohn of Huntington Woods; and David Goodman and Peter Cooper of Oak Park. Sitting: Barbara Goldman of Detroit; Andrew Levin of Bloomfield Hills; Alvin Saperstein and Harriet Saperstein of Detroit; Mary Freeman of Bloomfield Hills; and Roslyn Schindler of Huntington Woods. Sitting in front of the Sapersteins is Frannie Goldstein of Southfield, and sitting furthest in front is Jon Quirk of Oak Park.

Groom Michael Colman, teaches his soon-to-be granddaughter, Phoebe Turner, how to play checkers just before his wedding in July. Phoebe, 6, is from Seattle and is the granddaughter of Michael’s bride Janis Holtzman.

Robin and Michael Berman of West Bloomfield at their wedding Oct. 14, 2012, at the Colony Club in Detroit

Elliot Murph Borman and his parents came in from Denver to have his baby naming at Temple Israel in August 2012. Elliot Borman, 6 months, is surrounded by his cousins: Brayden Brodsky, 6, of Bloomfield Hills; Olivia Brodsky, 3, and Carson Brodsky, 8, of Bloomfield Hills; George Borman, 4, of Denver; Chase Alex and Kari Altman of Berkley at their wedding, Oct. 13, Brodsky, 9, of Bloomfield Hills; Hugo Brodsky, 7, and Felix Brodsky, 9, of Royal Oak; and Jonny Brodsky, 14, 2012, at the Skyline Club in Southfield of Farmington Hills.

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