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ou are not mature enough Yto tell it like is. Even that burden you leave to us children. But I don’t care about MyMy StoryStory being popular. I care Ben Falik about climate justice How Old Will You In the 1980s, Vladimir Gendelman and the living planet. and his family left the Ukraine for the Our civilization is United States. In common with many being sacrificed for the opportunity Be Next Year? Russian families coming into Michigan, of a very small number of people to his family received help from local downplaying the losses to rivals … It’s even still a thing, your dress, diet, work, Jewish agencies to acclimate to their continue making enormous amounts of ultimately a disservice to the country politics, hobbies and relationships were new home. Hebrew Free Loan gave money.” we all share, and to the goal of actually largely functions of how many years old them an interest-free loan to purchase “But then 20 years or so ago, some- improving that country, to talk to us (or young) you were. a reliable used car. thing happened — adults decided they like we’re its fans because we aren’t. Now, age isn’t even a number: “I turned sixteen one month after we didn’t have to give up kid stuff. And so We’re its citizens, and we should be able A) Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at came here,” Vladimir said. “It was all they pretended comic books were actu- so overwhelming, I didn’t understand to handle the whole story.” getting engaged to someone he met on ally sophisticated literature.” what was going on. We were told that Those quotes are by (in order) JDate. “These pundits talk about America a lot of what the Russian families 15-year-old Swedish climate activist B) Created and scaled a caffeinating as if it’s a sports team and their readers received was from the goodness of Greta Thunberg shaming leaders at the consumer product, soon to be pitched and viewers are the team’s fans — community donors, but it really didn’t United Nations COP24 summit; gas to investors on national television. celebrating highlights and big wins, make much of an impression on me. I bag Bill Maher creating undue CO2 fol- C) Painted Chanukah cards as pres- was young, and I have always been lowing the death of Stan Lee; and Ben ents for family members. forward-thinking, not focusing on Mathis-Lilley wondering why his fellow Ages: A) 58; bachelor party at The what’s happening right now. I just journalists recast George H.W. Bush as Schvitz. B) 15; Watch Shark Tank Jan. 6. know there’s a potential for tomorrow “America’s benign, saintly grandpa.” C) 97; Thanks, Grandma Marge! to be better than today.” The vehicle the Gendelmans They are just a few of countless data Any disruption of social norms — purchased was used to get members points that point to 2018 as a new age. gender identity, marriage equality, of the family to work. “Lots of work,” Specifically, the Post-Age Age. racial equity — is bound to make some Vladimir said. “My parents, who The current, chronological length of people long for the past, typically, peo- were professionals in Russia, did your life once dictated much of your ple who enjoyed privileges and power all kinds of odd jobs until they were lifestyle: to act your age. Like passing over others in those “simpler times.” certiﬁed to go back to professional the salt and pepper together, if that’s Rather than wring our hands that peo- careers here. I did just about every- ple aren’t behaving socially based on thing that came my way, too.” Years later, now married, a father and LEFT: Ben’s daughter Phoebe at Drag Queen their biological state or status, we need the founder of companyfolders.com, Story Time. TOP: Ben’s mom at the Slizz concert. to wrestle with the opportunities and Vladimir thought back to what that continued on page 8 used car meant to his family, and joined the HFL Board. “I wanted to give back and help, letters like those community donors years ago. HFL was there for us at a difﬁcult time. Real-Life Seniors’ Need of which I am a part, must be consid- options. Today, for me to be on the other ered. How does one balance the needs Literally, by the second day, she was side of the table helping fellow I am writing this in response to your of children and parents with two work- attending activities, thriving and being Jews, helping people like me, is article dated Dec. 6, 2018, “The ing adults? Even with all the services to the social person she was not being in huge. It’s very rewarding.” Upcoming Silver Tsunami,” as a board age in place, someone has to supervise her own private home. I had peace of Click. Call. Give Now. member of Jewish Senior Life, as a and administer the dynamics of one’s mind that she was in a safe, secure and www.hfldetroit.org • 248.723.8184 hands-on active volunteer and, most parents living in a home and running a caring environment with an active life Community donations help HFL importantly, as a family member of a second household. What happens when thus alleviating me of many responsi- give interest-free loans to local Jews for a variety of personal, health, Fleischman Residence resident (assisted children do not reside where parents bilities I had. Now our visits are social educational and small business living). do and the parents refuse to relocate? instead of heavily slanted toward deal- needs. Many older adults are aging in place What happens in a medical emergency? ing with many of life’s smaller crises. with in-home services and caregivers My mother lived in her and my dad’s Statistics, facts, figures, financial until they no longer can. Finances and home for 1.5 years after he passed considerations are major factors in availability of consistent qualified and away, but she was isolated from inter- making decisions, but to suggest the capable caregivers play a major role in actions with her contemporaries. She end of bricks-and-mortar facilities for “aging in place.” was becoming antisocial and sleeping our seniors ignores the most important Another major factor influencing the out of boredom. So I moved her to element — the real-life senior person. 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 300 • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 decision and which must be considered Fleischman Residence based on her — Elaine J. 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few weeks ago, I returned from Minister Justin Trudeau issued a public ting about Israel? Are we educating our to be $21 million. But, it’s only $8.7 mil- Israel. It was just a trip, not a apology because Canada, in 1939, had children and grandchildren about Israel? lion. That’s a rather dramatic statistic. Amission. A trip I wanted to take refused to allow the St. Louis with more Are we teaching them how to fight BDS In our community, at home, our Israel because I hadn’t been to Israel in than 900 German Jews as passen- on campus? About the importance of agenda seems to have taken a back seat a few years, actually for almost gers to dock and disembark in being able to communicate with our to other needs, important and legitimate five years, the longest time I’d Canada. Neither did the U.S. allow Israeli brothers and sisters in Hebrew? needs. not been to Israel in my adult the St. Louis to dock here. There About the importance of supporting We have not had a major community life. It was my 50th trip. Yes, I’ve can be little doubt that these acts social welfare programs for poor, dis- mission to Israel in many years. counted. (Well, I didn’t count by the Canadian government and advantaged Israelis, poor Jews? Are Does Federation address and does the first few, but by the time I the U.S. government in 1939 led we making any sort of sacrifice to help the Jewish News cover Israel issues and got to my fifth trip, I decided to Peter Alter to the death of hundreds of Jews Israel? needs as much as they did some years count.) on the St. Louis. Our sacrifice, individually and col- ago? The mishnah states that the But, there can also be no doubt lectively, also seems minimal compared And, when is the last time, for exam- day is short, but there is a lot of work to that today, if the St. Louis needed a place to the daily sacrifice of Israelis and the ple, there was a major effort for the do. I thought of that when I returned to dock, a place of refuge for its passen- morale and commitment of Israelis to entire community to attend a Yom from Israel. What I thought about, more gers, all would be welcomed in Haifa fulfill their national obligations daily, HaZikaron event in memory of and specifically, is all the work we need to and other ports in Israel. I ask again — weekly and annually. honoring our Israeli brothers and sisters do here in our Detroit Jewish commu- “Do we take Israel for granted?” Of course, Israel is not perfect. It’s far who have died in Israel’s wars starting nity and in other Jewish communities Do we take for granted Israel’s incred- from perfect, but then what or who is with its war for independence? But … around the U.S. as it relates to Israel. I ible accomplishments as a country, a perfect? That’s why I ask, “Do we take Israel wondered — and even asked my wife — country that 70 years ago had 600,000 Over the last 20 years, ourJewish for granted?” “Do I take Israel for granted? Do we take Jews and today has more than 10 times Federation’s allocation of dollars to Israel Are we simply talking the talk, but not Israel for granted? Does our community that number? Do we take for granted its has decreased from about 50 percent walking the walk? take Israel for granted?” incredible scientific and other accom- to 27 percent or less of total Federation These are just some thoughts I’ve had While in Israel, I thought of recent plishments — whether camera pills, dollars raised. as I returned from my 50th trip to Israel. anti-Semitic incidents in Paris and in micro robotic surgery or drip irrigation? Over the last 20 years, our dollars As to paraphrase the mishnah: The Pittsburgh and the recent spike in such As a community, we speak of achdut contributed to Israel have decreased in day is short, but there is a lot of work to incidents throughout the U.S. — the Jewish word for unity — and we real terms, without even taking inflation be done. ■ When I came home and realized say kol yisrael arevim zeh la-zeh and, into account from $13.5 million to about that we were commemorating the 80th I believe, we do mean it. “All Jews are $8.7 million. And if you take inflation Peter M. Alter is a partner in the Southfield office of anniversary of Kristallnacht, I wondered responsible for one another.” into account, just to keep pace with what Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss. He also was president again, “Do we take Israel for granted?” We are talking the talk. But do we we did 20 years ago, our contribution to of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit from 2004-2007. Finally, I saw that Canadian Prime take Israel for granted? Are we forget- Israel and overseas dollars would have

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6 December 27 • 2018 jn jn December 27 • 2018 7 views guest column jewfro from page 5 “Our Turn” responsibilities of the Post-Age Age. • Bringing my (of age) nephews “Young” people deserve real-time to hear Slizz rock out at the Old hank you to the Detroit Jewish really ramped it up over the last 15 agency for issues that affect them. Miami and being neither surprised News and to our counterparts years. We help people access a variety Parkland students didn’t need to be nor embarrassed when my parents Tat Jewish Senior Life (JSL) for of services, including: old enough to vote to experience the showed up. beginning the conver- • Geriatric care management devastating effects of gun violence or • Liking college sports rivalries — sation about the 2018 • Door through door advocate for common-sense reforms. and loving college sports mascots — Jewish Population transportation Adults will change jobs 10-15 times without overlooking the cartel-style Study’s meaning • Home care over their careers, during which near- way in which the NCAA exploits for the local Jewish • Assistive technology ly half of all jobs will be vulnerable athletes. human service agen- • Friendly visitors to automation. Judge not a colleague • Never turning down food, be it cies and funders that • Emergency financial assistance or competitor by her age, lest ye be exotic fare that will challenge my pal- Suzan Folbe help older adults and • Home-based psychotherapy judged (by robots). ate or surplus Halloween candy. Curhan their loved ones (Nov. • Kosher Meals on Wheels (in And mutual respect — the wisdom • Talking to strangers’ dogs. 15 and Dec. 6 issues). partnership with National and patience to know you can learn • Riding bikes with my kids and There aren’t easy Council of Jewish Women and from anyone, irrespective of age or being serious when I instruct them to answers but hopefully JSL) station in life — is a better way than wear a helmet and eat my dust. conversation will get • Holocaust survivor services gray to ensure respect for our elders. Some of the finest kidulting I’ve us closer. • Mind University mind aerobics How, then, to navigate the Post-Age ever seen played out over the last cou- An important part (in partnership with JVS Human Age without the historical indica- ple weeks in Huntington Woods. Drag of this discussion is Services) tors of music volume, shoe fasteners Queen Story Time, a cherished public the work of Jewish JFS is able to provide this (Velcro, laces, unlaced, loafers, slip- library program, already blended the Perry Ohren Family Service (JFS). help because of funders like the pers, gripper socks) and s’more or less ageless qualities of inclusion, positive Many community Federation, the Jewish Fund, the chocolate? self-image and storytelling. members don’t realize that more than Kahn Foundation, the Applebaum The method to my madness for an When an outgoing city commis- half of the total service provision Family Foundation and so many age without age: Kidulting. sioner invited MassResistance, a that JFS provides is directed toward others. The breadth and depth of the Kidulting is a way to curate the violent out-of-state hate group, to helping older adults. Ninety-five per- help JFS provides to older adults to unironic joys of (what we once called) fight Drag Queen Story Time, the cent of the older adult services JFS age in place during the last full year childhood, the productive discomfort community showed them what mass provides are to help people to age in is illustrated by: of engaging in (what will hopefully resistance really looks like. place in their single-family homes, • Almost 2,000 total older adults persist as) society and the calm of Some 300 residents and allies filled apartments and condominiums. were helped to age in place reflecting on cumulative experiences, the ad hoc city hall (rec center gym) Once someone is in an “institu- • 273 older adults received assistive with or without a rocking chair. to share on the record the personal, tionalized” setting (whether Jewish technology, making it easier for them My kidulting involves: social, legal, ethical, local, universal, or not) they are fairly well “tucked- to get help if needed • T-shirts with more characters but scientific and psychological bases for in” and usually no longer needing • 592 Holocaust survivors were fewer stains. creating a space where everyone on JFS’ aging-in-place help. Having writ- helped to age with dignity and • Maintaining a public policy inter- the kidult continuum can safely say, to ten that, once someone is at Meer or respect est in state governments while making borrow from next month’s title, “I like All Seasons or wherever, he can and • 119,212 hours of home care were peace with the fact that I never mem- me just the way I am!” ■ sometimes does get help from JFS. provided orized the state capitals. According to all the studies out • 28,000 door-to-door rides were there, an overwhelming majority of provided to get older adults to essen- older adults want to and will stay tial appointments in their homes. Therefore, as older On the issue of NORCs (naturally Greenberg’s View adults live longer in their homes, occurring retirement communities), become frailer and are increasingly a NORC is a population phenome- socially isolated, more and more help non. They naturally occur usually will be needed in our communities decades after someone moves into for these friends, neighbors and rel- a home, expecting simply to raise atives. children there. Time moves on and Let us be clear, housing, like that the kids move out and grandkids are available at JSL, as well as increas- now on the scene and the bedroom ingly popping up all over our com- is on the second floor and aging in munity, is an essential part of the place is happening all over the same equation. But bricks-and-mortar neighborhood with lots of older congregate settings are just one piece adults. NORCs don’t naturally have of the puzzle. supportive service programs per se, JFS has developed its aging in place but they certainly cry out for them. muscle over its 90-year existence and The Detroit Jewish community has

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atalie, a high school senior who lives in Eating disorders stem NOakland County, says from myriad reasons, she wasn’t led to a fixation on food and looking thin by not just a desire to be thin. influence from the celebrity culture. She said it was trig- ELIZABETH KATZ SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS gered in part by being on social media and seeing peers who looked thin and seemed to “have it all” because they looked good in whatever clothes they wore. “I would say insecurity and mostly low self-esteem caused my eating disorder,” she said. Having the eating disorder “kind of caused more insecurity. I asked myself, ‘Why am I not seeing what I want to see?’ I wanted to see some change.” Beginning in high school, Natalie (who asked that her ming for two-and-a-half hours terized by an individual eating real name not be used) found each day. and then purging food by herself developing anorexia, Natalie is now working with self-induced vomiting. throwing away food and wear- a therapist, a nutritionist, a • Binge-Eating Disorder ing clothing that concealed nurse practitioner and a psy- is the most common eating her shrinking body. chiatrist to help her with her order in the United States, “I think as soon as I hit high relationship with food and to according to the National school, I became more critical keep her weight steady. She Eating Disorders Association. of myself,” she said. “I thought said she is more willing today With this disorder, an indi- I was fine and average, but I to accept help and also credits vidual eats large quantities of didn’t want to be average. It’s her parents with her ongoing food, often very quickly and more of a control thing. It’s recovery. to the point of discomfort, me comparing myself to other “They’ve helped me by though he or she does not people.” pushing me to get better,” she engage in purging activities. Natalie, who has been diag- said. “I’m lucky that I have a • Avoidant Restrictive Food nosed with depression, anxiety good support system.” Intake Disorder (ARFID), and obsessive-compulsive dis- formerly known as “Selective order, would restrict her calo- EATING DISORDERS DEFINED Eating Disorder,” is similar to ries, eating a modest breakfast Body dissatisfaction among anorexia in that both disor- but skipping lunches entirely teens and young adults is ders involve limitations in the until dinner. She says there nothing new and continues to amount and/or types of food were days she knew she didn’t give rise to eating disorders: consumed, but, unlike anorex- eat enough. • Anorexia Nervosa is char- ia, ARFID does not involve “I was cold a lot. I was acterized by an abnormally any distress about body shape always tired, and I was dizzy,” low body weight, an intense or size, or fears of fatness she said. This was problematic fear of gaining weight and a • Orthorexia is a newer cat- because she was also on the distorted perception of weight. egory in which an individual high school swim team, swim- • Bulimia Nervosa is charac- begins a diet change with the continued on page 14 12 December 27 • 2018 jn OPENING FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

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intention of eating more healthfully but “I think for some eating disorders, it’s Taylor Beardsall is an art therapist at “I have to tell myself then becomes very rigid in what they societal pressure to look a certain way CEDARS and says those who are more to eat. I’ve gotten so will and will not eat. and to be thin,” Dines said. “There’s a creative have a higher risk The National Eating Disorders lot of family dynamics and eating dis- of developing an eating used to being hungry. Association (NEDA) reports that orders occur more in chaotic families disorder. between 0.3-0.4 percent of young or families with eating disorders. We’re “There tends to be a lot But, at this point, women and 0.1 percent of young men seeing with anorexics [a desire for] per- of anxiety and perfection- will suffer from anorexia nervosa at any fection and wanting that control. Eating ism” in these individuals, food is not always given time. becomes a way to be in control. she said. “Having an eat- For bulimia nervosa, 1.0 percent of “With some bulimics, there’s a lot of Taylor ing disorder can lead to Beardsall on my mind. young women and 0.1 percent of young anger and rage and this is one way of feelings of depression and men will meet diagnostic criteria for externalizing it, by vomiting. With exer- really high anxiety.” Today, I see food as bulimia nervosa at any given point in cise bulimia, it’s calories in, take it off. A Beardsall said that using the creative something that will time. lot of these people are rigid.” process can help individuals cope with Although eating disorders in gen- the feelings of having an eating disorder. fuel me and will keep eral affect more females, NEDA cites A MOTHER’S TAKE “The art process can be a source of research that showed from 1999 to 2009, Natalie’s mother, who also asked to be grounding,” she said, adding that when me healthy.” the number of men hospitalized for an anonymous, said she began noticing individuals see their own artwork, it eating disorder-related cause increased emotional changes in her daughter, that often gives them a sense of strength and — NATALIE by 53 percent. ARFID also tends to affect she always seemed angry and sad, as her shows them positive aspects of them- more males. eating disorder developed. selves. “Puberty hit Natalie really hard, ADDRESSING EMOTIONAL ISSUES physically and mentally,” she said. “For LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY Today, Natalie says she still battles her Natalie, finding happiness is difficult.” As therapist Dines mentioned, the recov- eating disorder but that working with Natalie’s mom, who also dealt with ery process from an eating disorder is her medical team, and especially her anorexia as a young person, said that slow and challenging. Laurie Jablonski, therapist Tammy Dines, LMSW, ACSW, helping Natalie has taken an emotional a mother of two grown daughters who she has been able to manage her depres- and financial toll on the family, but that lives in Warren, knows this is true. sion and anxiety, and control that voice she has been proactive in her daughter’s Jablonski, who was raised Jewish in her head that “tells” her to skip meals. ongoing recovery. and attends Temple Israel in West “At this moment, it’s “With Natalie’s eating disorder, it’s not Bloomfield, has dealt with just more frustrating deal- just about being skinny,” she said. “You anorexia and, to a lesser ing with the eating disor- have to focus on their mental health. extent, binge-eating for der,” Natalie said. “I have Don’t be afraid to snoop. I snooped. I’m decades, dating back to Some signs and to tell myself to eat. I’ve a concerned mother. Ask questions of her high school years. symptoms of a gotten so used to being your child and keep questioning them. She’s worked with various hungry. But, at this point, Don’t just let it go. Seek medical help therapists over the years Tammy Dines Laurie possible eating food is not always on my sooner rather than later.” Jablonski but has found greater mind. Today, I see food success working with Dr. disorder as something that will fuel me and will GETTING HELP Vazzano and Jesue. She also has utilized • Changes in the food choices keep me healthy.” One center in Bloomfield Hills is CEDARS services, including art therapy Natalie said she’s looking to the future, addressing the unique issues surround- and mindfulness practices. a child/young adult makes which includes going to college. She also ing eating disorders. The Center for “I’ve learned how to look at things • Comments about their has found greater purpose and meaning Eating Disorder Assessment, Recovery differently, how not to blame myself over relationship with food in helping to prepare students for their & Support (CEDARS) is run by Kristine everything,” she said. “There’s still a lot of • Loss of period if a young bat or bar mitzvahs. Vazzano, Ph.D., and registered dietitian work to do, but I feel so much better. My Dines, who runs a private practice Patrizia Jesue. relationship with food is I can eat any- woman has begun in Farmington Hills, said that treating The center provides outpatient ser- thing I want, in proportion. There’s no menstruation an eating disorder is frustrating for the vices, including a therapeutic meal such thing as a good or bad food.” • Body changes individual because progress can be slow. support program, which helps indi- She also has advice for younger people • Changes in apparel, where But she recommends a holistic approach viduals successfully manage, confront coping with an eating disorder. in that the person with the disorder and overcome difficulties and anxieties “If the young person is ready for the individual wears clothing work with a team, such as a therapist, a of meal time. It also helps individuals recovery, I would tell them to listen to that conceals their body psychiatrist, a nutritionist and a medical manage their disordered thoughts about their therapist and to work harder than • Young children who express doctor. and behaviors around eating and food. their therapist,” she said. “If you want a desire to go on a diet “We have to address emotional, nutri- Additionally, CEDARS offers different recovery, you have to work at it every tional and physical aspects of the disor- types of behavioral therapy and various day.” ■ • Kids who play with their food der,” she said, adding that her role is to support groups, as well as therapeutic • Kids who sleep a lot and address the emotions that come about yoga, meditation, culinary art therapy For details, go to www.nationaleatingdisorders. show low energy with eating disorders. and creative art therapy. org.

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At the Finish Line

As Neil Schloss retires weather the financial crisis without Washington, D.C.; the other is a stu- observant and went from working a government bailout like crosstown dent at the University of Binghamton 24/7 to 24/6 with no problem. My from a 36-year career rivals GM and Chrysler Fiat. in New York. The Schlosses are colleagues would look at their at Ford, he looks to In 2006, prior to the recession, longtime members of Ohel Moed of watches at 3:30 on a Friday in the he helped Ford secure $23 billion Shomrey Emunah, a small Orthodox winter and say, ‘Don’t you need to the future. in financing that gave the company synagogue in West Bloomfield. leave?’ crucial liquidity when the downturn Schloss, who grew up as a “If I were traveling and my col- JACKIE HEADAPOHL MANAGING EDITOR hit. In 2009, Schloss then led a cre- Conservative Jew in San Diego, leagues returned home on Saturday, ative debt buy-back plan that cleared Calif., became more observant 24 I would stick around until Sunday $10.5 billion off Ford’s books for $3.5 years ago. “I became religious and morning and it was never an issue,” billion in cash and equity. my career took off. Is there a con- he added. he new year will find Neil “I believe Ford saw earlier [than nection? I don’t know,” he said with “Ford prides itself on diversity and Schloss on a beach in Florida other automakers] what might hap- a smile in a video for Jew in the City, acceptance of everyone’s faith and Tnot in the Glass House in pen and recognized the need for more an organization that works to break religious beliefs. Dearborn. Schloss, vice president and liquidity,” Schloss said. He calls those down stereotypes about Orthodox “In my 36 years, I’ve never felt any chief financial officer of Ford Smart years between 2006-09 the highlight Judaism, that named him an “All- anti-Semitism here.” Mobility, a subsidiary of the Ford of his career — and the most chal- Star” in 2017. Motor Co. dedicated to providing lenging. “I think spirituality, being obser- A CHANGING INDUSTRY specialized mobility products and ser- “The liquidity allowed Ford to keep vant, being accepting of constraints The automotive industry is changing vices, officially retires Dec. 31 after a funding new product,” he said. “The gives you a balance. It gives you a in many different ways, Schloss says. 36-year career with the automaker. key to our success coming out of the sense of grounding,” he said. “I need “Technology plays a pretty signif- In addition to being the found- Great Recession was having a portfo- that balance from the standpoint of icant role in not only changing the ing CFO for Ford’s mobility efforts, lio of new products to sell.” putting it all together and making way people drive, but also what they Schloss served as the company’s sense of things.” will drive,” he said. “Battery electric treasurer during the Great Recession ON BEING A JEW AT FORD Schloss said Ford is a great place vehicles will become a bigger piece of (December 2007-June 2009) and Schloss and his wife, Terry, have to work for an observant Jew. “I went the pie. Safety features will become played a lead role in allowing Ford to two daughters. One is a lawyer in from being Conservative to being increasingly important as will connect-

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#2 in a series Two of Europe’s “I think spirituality, being observant, being accepting of constraints, gives you a Musical Greats. balance … a sense of grounding.”

— NEIL SCHLOSS

ed vehicles. Connected vehicles are the first hires at Ford Mobility and critical because they not only allow was able to help shape its direc- the communication to and from tion. But mainly, he believes he the vehicle to provide drivers with will be remembered for ushering services, but they also provide cities Ford through the financial crisis of Bronislaw Huberman Dmitri Shostakovich with information about what drivers 2009 without government help and are doing within their limits.” ensuring its financial future. Technology is going to play a role in He said he’s not going to miss BRONISLAW HUBERMAN (1882-1947). what the future looks like, he added. being around the cars. “What I am b. Czestochowa, Poland. d. Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. Founder of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. “When it comes to autonomous going to miss is the people.” The founder of the Palestine Symphony (now the Israel Philharmonic vehicles, the technology will be There will be no fanfare when Orchestra) and one of the greatest violinists ever, Bronislaw Huberman’s family there long before the ability to Schloss leaves Ford headquarters sensed that from an early age he was destined for musical greatness. A young actually use them in a significant for the last time. “Maybe some cake Bronislaw first performed in public at age seven at The Warsaw Institute of Music. way,” he said. “It will take some and coffee in the conference room,” The Hubermans moved to Berlin when Bronislaw was 10, and by the next year time for consumers to accept them he said. “I’ll say good-bye my own he was playing for audiences on some of the world’s most famous stages in Germany, Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. In 1895, Huberman wowed and for the regulators to determine way to the individuals I’m leaving Johannes Brahms himself, performing the composer’s Concerto in D Major. the rules around how they can be behind … but I plan on staying in Huberman, famed for his tone color and expressiveness, was soon performing operated.” contact with many.” in the United States and Russia, and was recognized as one of the world’s It’s not just vehicles that will He said he and Terry will keep top violinists before he turned 20. With the rise of the Nazis in the early ‘30s, be changing but mobility itself, a home base in Michigan, but Huberman left Germany for Austria, and began making trips to Palestine in an Schloss said. he’d prefer to limit his time in effort to organize an orchestra. In 1936, his efforts came to fruition, with Arturo Toscanini conducting the first Palestine Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra “Ten years ago, Uber didn’t exist the Mitten State during the win- consisted of a group of Jewish musicians from Europe’s greatest orchestras. and look at what it does today. ter. He’ll be able to pass the cold Huberman helped them and their families escape Nazi persecution. You’ve got bikes and scooters, months visiting his mom in San DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH (1906-1975). especially in cities like New York, Diego or at his other homes in b. St. Petersburg, Russia. d. Moscow, Russia. Miami and Chicago. These other Miami and Jerusalem. Between the A righteous gentile. forms of transportation become three, he can chase the sun and A piano and composition prodigy from a young age, Dmitri Shostakovich part of a transportation ecosystem. avoid the snow. was not Jewish, but he did more for the Jews than most people by defying the In the future, cars will clearly play But at 59, Schloss says he is “way Soviet government, and bringing attention to Russian and European Jewry’s a significant role, but so will other too young” to stop work entirely. plight in the 20th century. He entered the Petrograd Conservatory in 1919, and five years later, his Symphony No. 1 became known worldwide. Even under forms of transportation from walk- He plans to set up an LLC and do a the early rule of the Bolsheviks, Shostakovich enjoyed relative autonomy and ing to autonomous vehicles. combination of board work, advi- musical freedom. But beginning in 1928, with Joseph Stalin’s first five-year “The industry is evolving. sory and consulting work. His first plan, Shostakovich was restricted, and created music in a climate in which the Vehicles are going to become much post-Ford opportunity is as an inde- government-run press attacked him. He regained favor, though, with his rousing more integrated into how we live pendent director on the board of Seventh Symphony, which he began writing in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) after our lives.” Karamba Security, an Israeli provid- the Nazi siege in 1941. That same year, he set a poem memorializing the Babi Yar massacre to music, turning it into his 13th Symphony—a risky move given er of end-to-end automotive cyber- the government’s opposition to singling out anti-Semitism as a problem. He A LASTING LEGACY security prevention solutions. He also hid a Jewish refugee from the government, and intervened to ensure that Schloss doesn’t consider himself to also plans to continue his work on sculptor Ilya Slonim would not be sent into combat. In 1948, Shostakovich be a “car guy.” He’s never worked in the board of Kids Kicking Cancer, a was again denounced in the infamous Zhdanov doctrine. The Soviets called an auto plant, tinkered under the nonprofit dear to his heart. his work Western “imperialist.” Nevertheless, he produced a song cycle From hood or participated in a vehicle “I plan to stay active and keep Jewish Folk Poetry, based on a book of Jewish folk songs by I. Dobrushin and A. Yuditsky. Shostakovich’s goal was to highlight the oppression of Jews in product program. looking forward,” Schloss said. ■ the Soviet Union, and he was banned from performing it publically until Stalin’s However, he has lived and death in 1953. Following this, Shostakovich enjoyed a creative renaissance as breathed the auto industry from the To see a video of Neil Schloss talking the Soviet government eased up on its past restriction of his work. inside and knows how it fits within about his Judaism, visit the broader manufacturing ecosys- https://tinyurl.com/y8qmwncw. Original Research by Walter L. Field Sponsored by Irwin S. Field Written by Jared Sichel tem and economy. He was one of

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The Community Business Expo brought together more than 50 business and was sponsored by A young girl makes a rubbing from a head- the Temple Shir Shalom Brotherhood. Don Rochlen and Sue Curhan stone at B’nai David Cemetery in Detroit. jn December 27 • 2018 21 sports

Maccabi Games Kickoff Creates Buzz Your STEVE STEIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER etroit will be hosting the JCC month for several Detroit sports teams. Celebration Maccabi Games & ArtsFest for The schedule is included with this Dthe sixth time. story. For more information on try- That’s more than any other com- outs, go to Maccabidetroit.com. Destination munity in North America since the A meeting will be held from 7-8 inaugural Maccabi Games were held in p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10, at the JCC for Memphis, Tenn., in 1982. Detroit athletes who want to compete But the local organizers of the week- in these sports and Detroit artists: long extravaganza of athletic competi- Lacrosse (boys and girls 16U); swim- tion, community service, cultural and ming (boys and girls 14U and 16U); social programs for Jewish teens had table tennis (boys and girls 16U); never held a kickoff celebration. The tennis (boys and girls 14U and 16U); experiment was a success. golf (boys and girls 14U and 16U); and “We had no clue how the kickoff ArtsFest (all ages and specialties). would turn out,” said Maccabi Games To register to be a host family or co-chair Karen Gordon. “We had got- volunteer, go to maccabidetroit2019. ten good feedback from people when com. ■ they heard about it, and our social media posts had gotten a lot of shares, Send news to but you never know how something [email protected]. like this ends up looking, feeling and working.” Tryout Schedule The kickoff worked. Here’s the tryout schedule for Detroit A few hundred people came to the sports teams that will compete next Jewish Community Center in West year at the JCC Maccabi Games. Most Bloomfield on Dec. 16 to get informa- of the tryouts will be in the Jewish Preview tion about being a host family, volun- Community Center in West Bloomfield. our newly teering and participating as an athlete • Baseball (14U and 16U): renovated or artist during the Aug. 4-9, 2019, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, Maccabi Games, which has been given event space JCC gym; 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, the Twitter hashtag #DetroitIsBack. Jan. 17, JCC gym. “There were people of all ages at the • Boys basketball (14U and 16U): kickoff. New Maccabi Games people and seasoned Maccabi Games people. 7:45-9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, It ran the gamut,” Gordon said. “I think JCC gym; 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, the kickoff created the beginning of an Jan. 15, JCC gym. amazing buzz in the community.” • Dance (boys/girls 14U and 16U): The key word in Gordon’s comment 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 13, “Our Bar Mitzvah was executed is beginning. JCC dance studio. professionally and with the utmost “We’re in a really, really, really good • Girls basketball (16U): attention to detail. Everbody had a blast!” place right now when it comes to host 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, JCC gym. - The Weinsteins, Farmington Hills families, volunteers and interested athletes and artists, but we can’t get com- • Girls softball (16U): 6-7 p.m., placent,” she said. Thursday, Jan. 10, JCC gym. “There’s a buzz out there, but • Ice hockey: 5:15-6:45 p.m., there’s a lot more to do in the coming Sunday, Jan. 13, Novi Ice Arena; Create months. The work and preparation are 4-5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14, your perfect never-ending for an event of this size. I Farmington Ice Arena. can tell you this: If people are willing to • Soccer (boys 14U and 16U and event be a host family or volunteer, we’ll find girls 16U): 5-6 p.m., Sunday, Jan 20, a spot for you.” JCC inline hockey center; 5-6 p.m., (248) 352-8000, ext. 298 More than 1,500 athletes and 300 Sunday, Jan. 27, JCC inline hockey coaches are expected to participate in center. FranklinClub.com/Parties the Maccabi Games and more than 800 • Volleyball (girls 16U): 4-5 p.m., host families are needed. As for volun- Sunday, Jan. 20, JCC inline hockey teers, more than 1,000 are needed. center. Tryouts have been scheduled next

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Metro Detroit’s TalentGot Local comedians Sage Berg and Bert Green audition for a spot on national TV.

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e waited hours and hours of the show’s producers served as amid a sea of potential decision makers in this preliminary Hfuture stars at Detroit’s audition round. Green also learned Cobo Hall to try out for the he’d have less than two minutes to popular TV show America’s Got impress. Talent. When the big moment “There’re people in front of you finally arrived, Bert Green, 56, of and behind you, a producer and a West Bloomfield says he anxiously camera and they say go,” he recalls. stepped up to the mic and promptly “You have 90 seconds from start bombed his audition. But at least he to finish. The time went by very can laugh about it. quickly.” The husband and father — who Green says this was the first sells medical supplies by day — uses time he’d ever tried out for a major comedy as a tool to get through network TV show. In the past, life’s ups and downs. Green was he’s taken part in open mic nights one of more than 3,000 people who and Laughfest in Grand Rapids. recently took part in an open casting The Ann Arbor-native studied call for the show, which seeks “the communications and theater at world’s talented yet undiscovered Michigan State. He’s also performed performers of all ages.” with the Farmington Players, “My three jokes that I told didn’t Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and at go over too well with the judges,” the Berman Center for Performing Green says. “But, the whole thing Arts in West Bloomfield. TOP: Bert Green at Laughfest. ABOVE: Green as the “drunk brother” was a lot of fun. It was an exciting, “I’ve always done theater and at the Berman’s production of The Wedding Singer. See him interesting day I’ll never forget.” comedy,” he says. “I was [at the next as Mayor Shinn in The Music Man at the Berman Center for Green couldn’t say much about America’s Got Talent audition] Performing Arts Jan. 31-Feb. 9. the actual audition process, but he more for the journey than the did reveal a few behind-the-scenes destination.” secrets. He thought he’d be meeting Green renewed his focus and celebrity judges Mel B, Heidi Klum, commitment to comedy a few Howie Mandel and executive years ago after his sister, Carol, producer Simon Cowell, but that passed away unexpectedly at age was not the case. Instead, some 58, followed by the death of his

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n response to the tragedy at the boy who is given permission to punish synagogue in Pittsburgh and to rising an enemy. A surprising twist shows how Ianti-Semitism in the United States, an enemy can become a friend. the Association of Jewish Libraries offers this series of book lists for young readers. As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther Books read in youth impact future King Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s outlooks, and it is our hope that meeting Amazing March Toward Freedom by Jews on the page will inspire friendship Richard Michelson, art by Raul Colon, when readers meet Jews in real life. Knopf, ages 6-9 This is the first in a series of book lists Here is the story of two icons for intended to provide children and their L social justice, Dr. Martin Luther King families with a greater understanding of ove Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel, how the Jewish religion and its people. Your they formed a remarkable friendship Heidi Rabinowitz, a children’s librarian and turned their personal experiences in Florida and past-president of AJL, of discrimination into a message of love spearheaded the project. and equality for all. “I’ve always believed that kidlit is a powerful tool for building empathy The Whispering Town by Jennifer and understanding,” Rabinowitz said. Neighbor Elvgren, art by Fabio Santomauro, Kar- “If non-Jewish kids befriend Jewish Ben, ages 7-11 characters on the page, it may help to The AJL recommends children’s books The dramatic story of neighbors in a open their hearts and inoculate them small Danish fishing village who, during against prejudice. Exposing children to help them — and others — get the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family to these ‘window’ books during their waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. formative years is a great way to combat through turbulent times. Worried about their safety, friends devise anti-Semitism.” a clever plan for their safe passage to the This first list features stories of Jews Liberty by Linda Glaser, art by Claire A. harbor. Based on a true story. and non-Jews standing up for each other, to put it into practice. Nivola, Houghton Mifflin, ages 4-8 working out differences and confronting In 1883, Jewish Emma Lazarus, deeply CHAPTER BOOKS prejudice. Future lists (at jewishlibraries. Hannah’s Way by Linda Glaser, art by moved by an influx of immigrants from Vive La Paris by Esme Raji Codell, org) explore Jewish diversity, synagogues Adam Gustavson, Kar-Ben, ages 4-8 Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that Hyperion, ages 9-12 and clergy and cross-cultural friendship. After Papa loses his job during the gave a voice to the Statue of Liberty. The Paris has come for piano lessons, not Look for these titles in libraries, Depression, Hannah’s family moves to statue, thanks to Emma’s poem, came chopped-liver sandwiches or French bookstores and online. rural Minnesota, where she is the only to define us as a nation that welcomes lessons or free advice. But when old Mrs. Jewish child in her class. When her immigrants. A true story. Rosen, who is Jewish, gives her a little PICTURE BOOKS teacher tries to arrange carpools for a bit more than she can handle, it might The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper, art by Saturday class picnic, Hannah is upset. Never Say a Mean Word Again: A Tale be just what Paris needs to understand Gabi Swiatkowska, Abrams, ages 4-8 Her Jewish family is observant, and she from Medieval Spain by Jacqueline Jules, the bully in her brother’s life … and the This book is a gentle reminder of a knows she cannot ride on the Sabbath. art by Durga Yael Bernhard, Wisdom bullies of the world. timeless rule for parent and child: Do What will she do? A lovely story of Tales Press, ages 4-8 unto others as you would have them do friendship and community. Inspired by a powerful legend of Refugee by Alan Gratz, Scholastic, ages unto you. A boy and his grandfather conflict resolution, Never Say a Mean 9-13 discuss the rule’s universality and how Emma’s Poem: The Voice of the Statue of Word Again is the compelling story of a A Jewish boy in 1930s Nazi Germany,

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Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba by Margarita Engle, Henry Holt, ages 12 to adult Daniel has escaped Nazi Germany with only a desperate dream that he might one day find his parents again. But the golden land of New York has turned away the ship full of refugees, and Daniel finds himself in Cuba. He befriends a local girl with painful secrets of her own. Yet, even in Cuba, the DFAA: 248-672-3207 DetroitFAA.com Nazi darkness is never far away. ■ [email protected]

jn December 27 • 2018 29 arts&life celebrity jews

Hillcrest that didn’t end until the NATE BLOOM board reversed itself and Seaton COLUMNIST became the first non-Jewish member. Call it “the Miracle at the Hillcrest” TWO MIRACLES or, maybe, “Be a Mentsh: Admit a Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is not Mentsh.” By the way, in 1962, at the only a great Christmas movie, it’s an Oscars ceremony, the Motion Picture easy movie for anyone, Jew or not, Academy gave Seaton its prestigious to like — a charming tale of how a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award. It’s little girl comes to believe the award they give for being a really a Macy’s Santa is really big mentsh. Santa Claus — and maybe she’s right. Very recently, CHENEY AND BERNSTEIN I pieced together the A biopic about former Vice background of George President Dick Cheney, Seaton (1911-1979), who titled Vice, opened on got an Oscar for writing Dec. 25. It begins in 1963 the Miracle screenplay. and follows Cheney until Seaton, a Protestant, was the end of the George born in Indiana, but grew W. Bush administration. up in a mostly Jewish Cheney’s big role in the George Seaton Detroit neighborhood. planning and execution His buddies were mostly of the second Iraq War Orthodox Jews and he has made him a figure of was their “Shabbos goy.” intense controversy. The For example, he bought film, written and directed his friends their movie by Adam McKay (The tickets on Shabbat. Big Short), has garnered Fine Italian Dining in a Casual Atmosphere He hung out near their a slew of Golden Globe synagogue so much that nominations, but critics the rabbi invited him in are decidedly mixed on SPOSITA’S to take classes, which the film’s semi-comic RISTORANTE he did, and even had a tone and how well it really bar mitzvah. He never Justin Kirk covers Cheney’s life. An OUR PETITE FILET DINNER IS HAPPENING AGAIN! converted to Judaism, unrecognizable Christian Sunday, December 30th through Thursday, January 3rd however. Bale plays Cheney. Three $ (248) 538-8954 Fast forward to the late Jews are characters in the 22.95 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd, in Simsbury Plaza, 1940s, and Seaton is a film: former Sec. of State Includes Petite Filet, antipasto plate, side of pasta, just east of Farmington Rd., West Bloomfield very successful Hollywood Henry Kissinger, now salad, soup, potato and vegetable. Mon-Thurs: 4pm-10pmtFri: 11am-11pm Dine-in only, not valid with any other offer. Sat: 4pm-11pmtSun: 4pm-9pm screenwriter and 95; Paul Wolfowitz, now producer. His producing 75, who served as Deputy 15% Off food bill 10% Off food bill Offer Good Monday-Thursday, dine-in only and entrees only. Not Offer Good Friday-Sunday. Dine in and entrees only. partner is Jewish. He Defense Secretary under valid with any other offer. With coupon only. Not valid on holidays. Not valid with other offers. With Coupon Only. Not valid on holidays. Expires 1/9/19 Expires 1/9/19 goes to two prominent George W. Bush, and Lewis Los Angeles-area country “Scooter” Libby, now 68. clubs intending to join, Justin Kirk (Weeds), 49, “For 40 years, Gallery Restaurant has served up masterpieces” but asks first: “Are you Leonard Bernstein plays Libby, an aide to V.P. ~ Danny Raskin restricted?” (i.e., no Cheney, who was convicted Jews allowed). They (2007) of lying to the FBI THE GALLERY RESTAURANT say they are and he walks away. He about an Iraq-related matter. He Daily Special to choose from for lunch & dinner… then applies for membership at the was pardoned this year by President Hillcrest Country Club. All the Jewish Trump. Dinner specials come with complimentary rice or chocolate pudding or jello entertainment biggies belonged to the 2018 is the 100th anniversary of Hillcrest, including Groucho Marx, a the birth of Leonard Bernstein. A OPEN 7 DAYS: great friend of Seaton. The Hillcrest PBS Great Performances program will Now Serving .0/4"5BNQN board said they would give him celebrate with a performance of the Beer & Wine 46/BNQN non-member privileges (play golf, eat Boston Symphony, conducted by John there, etc.), but wouldn’t admit him as Williams and Michael Tilson Thomas, #MPPNGJFME1MB[Bt5FMFHSBQI3PBEBOE.BQMFt a member because he wasn’t Jewish. 74. There will be many guest soloists, Seaton said, “Full membership or including Yo Yo Ma. (First airs Friday, www.thegalleryrestaurant2.com nothing.” A furor erupted at the Dec. 28, at 9 p.m.) ■

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 TEXTILE GEOMETRY LANGUAGE STUDY 6-9 pm, Jan. 4. Free public reception editor's 10 am-noon, Jan. 2. At Max M. Fisher for compositions by Katie McGrath and DEC. 31 Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph, Kathryn Schmidt at Northville Art House. picks Bloomfield Hills. Hebrew Language and Compositions emphasize the use of Literature 1 with Nira Lev. Series 2 starts geometric shapes, colorful fabrics and for 13 sessions. Tuition $265. thread embellishments. The exhibition runs through Jan. 26 during Art House HEBREW CLASS hours. The Northville Art House is located 12:15-1:15 pm, Jan. 2. At Max M. at 215 W. Cady in Northville. Info: 248- Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph, 344-0497 or www.northvillearthouse.org. Bloomfield Hills. Intermediate Hebrew 4 with Nira Lev. Series 2 starts for 13 THURSDAY, JAN. 10 Lynne sessions. Tuition $140. NEW YEAR BINGO BASH Konstantin Arts & Life Editor ‘HOUSE OF LIFE’ 6-10 pm, Jan. 10. Join Temple Israel 1 pm, Jan. 2. At Congregation Beth Ahm, Sisterhood for their Annual Bingo Night! A “THRILLING” NYE 5075 W. Maple Road. See a documentary Great prizes including a cash jackpot. The DSO rings in the New Year by paying tribute to the Queen of Pop: The Music film narrated by actress Claire Bloom. Cost: TBD. www.temple-israel.org. of Whitney Houston at its annual New Year’s Eve Bash. Conductor/arranger Brent Free and open to the community; Havens leads the DSO, and a full rock band fronted by vocalist Rashidra Scott walk-ins welcome. A Beth Ahm weekly (shown) will perform hits including “Greatest Love of All,” “How Will I Know?” and video-streaming learning group. Each mor e. Choose from a range of party options, including the So Emotional Package week’s video is followed by brief informal ($150) and Dance With Somebody Package ($250) with pre- and post-concert discussion facilitated by Nancy Kaplan. events including dinner, drinks, after-party with breakfast bar, access to the Diva Lair For more info, including upcoming winter and more. The concert concludes at midnight with a confetti-drop. Concert-only tick- schedule, call (248) 737-1931 or email ets start at $50. Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit. [email protected]. (313) 576-5111; dso.org/nye. THURSDAY, JAN. 3 TEMPLE ISRAEL GAME DAY THROUGH 1-4 pm, Jan. 3. Bring your friends and your favorite game. Coffee, tea and JAN. 27 cookies will be served, There is no charge to attend but reservations are required by Monday prior to the game. www.temple- SATURDAY, JAN. 12 israel.org.. HAVDALAPALOOZA 6:45-8:30 pm, Jan. 12. Families with FRIDAY, JAN. 4 children of all ages are invited to join Hillel and many other community HEALTH AWARENESS organizations for a fun evening of music, 9:30 am, Jan. 6. The Adat Shalom arts, and entertainment celebrating Men’s Club welcomes guest speaker Havdalah. At Hillel Day School, 32200 Dr. Joel Kahn, founder of the Kahn Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills. Info: Center for Cardiac Longevity and owner 248-851-3220 or aschlussel@hillelday. of GreenSpace Café. He will describe TINKERBELL org. the practical research on how to avoid Join Tinkerbell as she fl its through fairytale lands meeting different storybook disease and enjoy life to the maximum WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 characters in Tinkerbell Visits Storyland. Ages 3 and up. $9. Marquis Theatre, without medication or disability. The NOSH KNOWLEDGE Northville. Northvillemarquistheatre.com. program is open to the community. Men’s Noon, Jan. 16. At NCJW, 26400 Lahser, Club members/no charge; non-members JAN. 3 Suite 306, Southfield. Wendy Evans, GEMINI $5. RSVPs requested by Jan. 4. For more longtime volunteer at DIA, will talk on Everyone’s favorite local musical duo of information: adatshalom.org/flyers, email “Annie Liebovitz: Capturing Celebrity.” twin brothers San and Laz Slomovits — Ike Engelbaum, ikeengelbaum@comcast. Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non- net or contact the synagogue at 248-851- members. A dairy lunch will be provided. also known as the family-friendly Gemini 5100. RSVP with payment by Jan. 11, 248-355- — are celebrating their 70th birthdays 3300, ext. 0. with a folksy singing performance for TORAH PORTIONS adults. Their 140th Birthday Celebration At Max M. Fisher 10-11 am, Jan. 4. will include songs by many of the artists Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph, Sy Manello/Editorial Assistant who’ve inspired them, including Woody Bloomfield Hills. Melton Academy will Send items at least 14 days in advance to Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Tom host various rabbis and educations [email protected]. discussing the weekly Torah portions. Paxton and the Beatles — plus they’ll Tuition: $100 for 10-week series. sing their own songs, with a possible visit by San’s folk-musician daughter, Emily — all as a benefi t for the Ark in Ann Arbor. $20. Theark.org.

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2018 — It Was a Good Year! hat better way to wrap up Restaurants in America by House annual Derby Fun festival … Fifth the year 2018 in the restau- Beautiful magazine … Brass Pointe, Tavern, Bloomfield Hills, celebrates its Wrant world than to tell of the Farmington Hills, and Boneyard, West fourth anniversary. numerous upsurges, welcomings, etc., Bloomfield, complement each other on JUNE …Ciao Italian Bistro follows that far overshadowed the disappoint- their fine barbecue dishes. six former tenants, with opening in ments of numerous yesteryears. MARCH … Sandy Linden the only West Bloomfield … Coveted dining leg- JANUARY … The continued dis- one not a doctor of the six in the newly end Caucus Club is reopened at same Danny Raskin covery of places like Moro’s Dining in formed Tuesday Supper Club … Jodie Penobscot Building site in Detroit … Senior Columnist Allen Park among so many other won- Polk noted for the luscious desserts at Station Square Kitchen & Bar opens at derful dining stalwarts … Sleepers like Clawson Steak House in Clawson … former Papa Vino locale in Troy … Joe A look back at Logan in Ann Arbor… Siegel’s Deli in Alfoccino splits itself into two different Muer Seafood gets continued response the happenings Commerce Township is sold … 1954 types of restaurants, Farmington Hills raves on first anniversary in Bloomfield pricing and Animal Rescue goodness and Auburn Hills … Bill Roberts cele- Hills. this year in the by Jim Brady’s in Royal Oak … Brother brates 30th anniversary of Beverly Hills JULY … 1,500 attendees give huge restaurant world. and sister team of Pete and Michelle Grill, Beverly Hills. applauds to former Detroiter Bob Corrati greeting people with smiles of APRIL … Bella Piatti restaurant Anderson on his Frank Sinatra impres- dining goodness enjoying their Italian owners in Birmingham, Nino and Liz sions at Detroit Opera House, brought dishes at Corrati’s in Milford … New Cutraro, team with movie star Mark here by Joe Vicari and his Andiamo TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: owners of Siegel’s Deli in Commerce Wahlberg in franchises of the fast-grow- restaurants … Ron Asmar reveals his Hudson Café; Marios; Township a family team saying hello ing Wahlburger chain … Mom-and- new Simply Smart health bar, Oak Park, Matt Prentice. with prideful additions … George Lukaj pop restaurants surging up again in big and new Nibbles & Nuts locale, West takes over the former Jilly’s for his high- numbers … Announcement is made Bloomfield … Hungarian Rhapsody ly awaited Grand Tavern in Rochester by Joe Vicari and his Andiamo restau- is acclaimed again as three-time win- Hills … Delicious Lebanese food by rants of coming appearance by Bob ner among America’s best traditional Milake Bitar and daughter Melissa Bitar Anderson impersonating Frank Sinatra restaurants, at Southgate locale … Brass at new Mandaloun in Bingham Farms … Cantoro Market and Trattoria Pointe celebrates 37th year at same … Former Detroiter Sheryll Bellman’s in Plymouth is highly acclaimed … Farmington Hills site. new book, America’s Great Delis, tells of Outdoor dining takes another huge hold AUGUST … Another brilliant idea Darby’s on Seven Mile Road, Detroit. in big way again … Steven Lelli’s Inn for customer enjoyment by Vince FEBRUARY … Hudson Café by local On The Green, Farmington Hills, holds Passalacqua at his Mario’s on Second, gents enjoy its seventh anniversary on a tribute to former Checker Bar-B-Q. Detroit … Antonio’s Cucina Italian Woodward, Detroit … More strange- MAY … Steve Goldberg, now assist- chain continues its strength and gets looking Caesar salads found at many ed by his son and daughter, Ian and even stronger after opening in 1964 as eateries … Dover sole now a big feature Jolie, at the restaurant, celebrates 56 still-today-originally named Roman at Clawson Lounge in Clawson … Café years of Stage Delis in Oak Park, West Village … A second Cantoro Italian Cortina, 10 Mile, Farmington Hills, is Bloomfield and Troy … Beans and Trattoria opens in Troy and shines selected one of only 50 Most Romantic Cornbread, Southfield, has its first bright with well-noted Executive Chef

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ABOVE: Station Square. is more LEFT: Cantoro Market. important than your of 2019 with celebrity impersonation … Award- smile. winning New Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant, West Bloomfield, making many friends with fantastic selec- tions and surroundings … Joseph R. Nemeth, DDS & Amar Katranji, DDS, MS and General Manager Jeffrey Valente Matt Prentice back after five-year … Ocean Prime in Troy clears 29829 Telegraph Road, Suite 111 | hiatus away from his restaurant and 248.357.3100 | www.drnemeth.com thoughts of many and is acclaimed catering world with plans to reopen as both a seafood and steak house … again. Tony’s Deli, now in Keego Harbor, NOVEMBER … Mark Zarkin Dr. Joseph R. Nemeth celebrates 20th anniversary … Jim fulfills a strange dream about chick- Brady’s, Royal Oak, opens for brunch en soup at his Steven Lelli’s Inn on both Saturdays and Sundays … On The Green, Farmington Hills Moro’s Dining, Allen Park, honors … Mandaloun authentic Lebanese 38th year with more high acclaims. cuisine, Bingham Farms, celebrates SEPTEMBER … Consideration FREE its fourth anniversary with new is given again for the possible open- dishes brought back from Lebanon DELIVERY ing again of a Broadway Market in … Brothers Moe and Sam Leon Detroit … Chef’s Table 12 on former hold their annual “thank you” free site of Tribute, Farmington Hills, Thanksgiving dinners at restaurants is closed … Lou and Evelyn Grant by each in Novi and Dearborn … 10% beaming at Leo’s Coney Island, West Peas & Carrots Hospitality’s takeover SENIOR CITIZEN Bloomfield, as they tell of grandson of Como’s in Ferndale will include a Lawrence Bacow becoming 29th pres- DISCOUNT huge transformation plus keeping of ident of Harvard University … Leo’s is the Como’s name … Andiamo West, acclaimed as America’s largest Coney Bloomfield Hills, hits its 21st birthday Island hot dog chain … New Fork with more kudos … New exotic unbe- n’ Pint, Waterford, opens to many lievable Sunday brunch adds more MAPLE PHARMACY plaudits on former site of Mitch’s … items at Station Square, Troy. Station Square, Troy, begins its new DECEMBER …Fresh fish is MAKE MAPLE PHARMACY… YOUR PHARMACY! all-you-can-eat super Sunday brunch emphasized at O’Brien’s Crabhouse Maple Pharmacy offers: … Bacco, Southfield, starts its new t/BUVSBM4VQQMFNFOUT 7JUBNJOT in Auburn Hills … The Whitney, dining features monthly from various t-PX1SJDF.FEJDBUJPOT BOE/VUSBDFVUJDBMT Detroit, honors 38 years of glorious parts of Italy … First Big City Fest t%BZ4VQQMJFT t$PNQPVOEJOHCJPJEFOUJDBMIPSNPOFT existence … Fire tragedy at former by The Whitney, Detroit, is heavily QBJODSFBNTPUIFSNFEJDBUJPOT Pepino’s location in Walled Lake is t%VSBCMF.FEJDBM&RVJQNFOU attended … Zoup! Started by two t#MJTUFS1BDLBHJOH"WBJMBCMF almost forgotten at its present site in t%JBCFUJD4VQQMJFT friends, celebrates its 20th anniversary Silvan Lake as owners and customers in original Southfield site now with 90 5829 Maple Rd. Ste. 129 are finding it even better than ever on locations … Mark Zarkin backed by its 34th anniversary … Nonna Maria’s West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322 sons Ari and Michael to assist him at Italian Bistro is opened in West his Steven Lelli’s Inn On The Green, Bloomfield. Farmington Hills … 248.757.2503 CONGRATS … To Seymour and OCTOBER … Pickles & Rye www.maplepharmacyrx.com Pearl Manello on their 58th anniver- Deli, West Bloomfield, cutting sary. ■ and serving free pickles galore … OUR MISSION IS TO BRING SERVICE BACK TO Bob Anderson slated back spring PHARMACY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU!! Email Danny at [email protected].

jn December 27 • 2018 33 health THE BEST BAKED BEANS 1 cup sweet onion, diced 1 cup Swiss chard ½ cup celery, sliced ¼ cup cranberries, natural or dried ¼ cup pecans ½ cup fresh tomatoes 1 medium sweet potato, cut into thick rounds ½ cup carrots, cut in half and sliced 1 can baked beans 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. fresh tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses 1 Tbsp. natural organic maple syrup 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 Tbsp. ginger 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. turmeric Holiday Baked Beans ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard Your favorite side dish gets a festive facelift. ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. rosemary 2 Tbsp. olive or coconut oil ith New Year’s just around in our stomach. This gel helps with grams per day for women (age 19-50 Fresh basil for serving the corner and your home keeping blood sugar in check, lower- years), 19 grams per day for children 2 tsp. pickled chopped jalapeño Wbrimming with loved ing “bad” cholesterol levels (LDL) in age 1-3 years and 25 grams per day peppers for serving ones, there’s no time the blood and slowing down diges- for children age 4-8 years. However, a to waste on menu tion. Food sources include beans, majority of the American population Saute the onions and celery in olive planning. Are you peas, fruits, vegetables, oats, nuts and only ingests around 15 grams of fiber or coconut oil for 5 minutes. looking for a deli- seeds. per day. Add all the ingredients together in cious yet exciting side On the other hand, insoluble fiber Not to worry, as we are sharing this an oven-safe tin and cook for 30-35 dish that your guests does not dissolve in water. It passes Best Baked Beans recipe packed with minutes at 350°F or until the sauce will truly appreciate? through the gut intact, which allows veggies to lock in your daily dose of has thickened and is bubbly. This season, center it to provide bulk for stool forma- fiber this holiday season. ■ Stacy Goldberg Top off the beans with fresh basil Columnist your holiday meal on tion. This type of fiber also prevents and pickled jalapeño peppers. this festive and hearty constipation by speeding up nutrient Stacy Goldberg is a nationally recognized Dig in! baked bean recipe. transit through the digestive system. nutritional consultant, registered nurse and Throughout the years, baked beans Food sources include: fruits, vegeta- the CEO of Savorfull (savorfull.com), a Detroit- based company that sources healthy, aller- have been an integral part of the bles, nuts, seeds, wheat bran, brown gen-friendly foods and provides nutrition-con- American culture. These beans have rice, whole grain breads, cereals and sulting. Savorfull is part of the Quicken Loans

accompanied millions of Americans pasta. Family of Companies. SPEAK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR ALWAYS CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. YOU SHOULD IS INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, GOLDBERG/SAVORFULL PROVIDED THROUGH STACY NO INFORMATION OR IMPLEMENTING NUTRITIONAL OR ADOPTING ANY TREATMENT SUPPLEMENT, OR NUTRITIONAL, HERBAL HOMEOPATHIC ANY MEDICATION PROFESSIONAL BEFORE TAKING OTHER HEALTHCARE PROBLEM. ADVICE FOR A HEALTH on holidays, birthdays and so many Both soluble and insoluble fiber more celebrations. Whether we’re increase feelings of satiety so one feels talking about kidney beans, pinto satisfied and full for longer periods STACY’S HEALTHY HACKS beans, lima beans, black beans or of time. • Canned beans are a convenient option but be sure to compare labels for sodium content navy beans, the health benefits are Below is an example of the substan- as they are often packed with salt. Many brands offer low-sodium beans (less than 140 milli- consistent throughout all types, tial amount of fiber one can get from grams of sodium) or beans with no added salt. shapes and sizes of these nutritional only one cup of cooked beans: • Drain canned beans in a strainer and rinse them under running water. This process can be powerhouses. With a trivial price tag very efficient at lowering the sodium content of the beans even further. and a bold flavor, beans deserve a Black beans, cooked: • Dried beans are a great option as they can last up to a year if placed in a closed container spot on your holiday menu this year. 15 grams of fiber per cup in a cool, dark space. These mighty legumes are a won- Chickpeas, cooked: • Always remember to soak your dried beans in water the night before you want to cook derful source of long-lasting energy 12.5 grams of fiber per cup them. This will ease and speed up the cooking process tremendously. as they are low in sodium and high White beans, cooked: • Forgot to soak your beans? You can use a process called quick-soaking. Just place beans in protein, iron, calcium, potassium, in a pot filled with water, let it boil, cover it and turn off the heat. Let the pot sit for at least a folic acid and, most importantly, fiber. 11.3 grams of fiber per cup half an hour and you’re all set. Fiber is found in plant foods, but, Fava beans, cooked: • Top your dish off with roasted crunchy lentils, chickpeas or your favorite nut and seed mix. unlike other carbohydrates, it cannot 9.2 grams of fiber per cup Not only will you get a surprise crunch element with every bite, but you’ll also be benefiting be readily digested in the small intes- Lima beans, cooked: tine. from extra protein, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. 9.2 grams of fiber per cup There are two types of fiber that • Try to incorporate beans into your snacking habits, and not just your meals. Here are some our bodies can benefit from: soluble simple ways: Swap out regular chips for protein-packed bean chips; pack black bean jerky The Institute of Medicine recom- and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dis- sticks for your next skiing adventure; and keep a bag of your favorite roasted BBQ bean mends an intake of 38 grams of fiber solves in water and forms a thick gel crisps in the glove compartment of your car for when hunger strikes during rush hour. per day for men (age 14-50 years), 25

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same families), Dean has provided holistic care for the communities he still serves today. After graduating from medical school, Dean joined the Navy and completed his residency at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He then served at the Grosse Ile Naval Air Station. Once he completed his training and service, he began working in Metropolitan Detroit, opening his own practice early in his career. Dean believes that with a focus on the patient — a value held in highest esteem by family medicine physicians — medical students will be best prepared to care for those they serve. Early in his career, Jack D. Sobel, M.D., however, he observed a marked differ- dean of the Wayne State ence in the number of doctors entering University School of into family practice. By the early 1960s, Medicine, (left) presents the numbers were discouraging. the Trailblazer Award to “Very few medical students went George Dean, M.D. into family practice at that time. The WSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE numbers were so low that a few of my colleagues and I decided it was time to make a change,” Dr. Dean said. Working with his colleagues, he Trailblazer formed the American Board of Family Dr. George Dean paved the way for family medicine. Practice in 1969. Dean, one of the charter members, passed the board certifica- LAUREN WINTON SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS tion the first year it was offered. After establishing the American he path to medicine, history, art tionships with their patients and serve EARLY ASPIRATIONS Board of Family Practice, Dean served and culture is rarely described families for several generations. Family Dean knew he wanted to become a phy- as president of the Wayne County Ton a chess board. For world-re- medicine is also a cost-effective solution sician at a young age. After a life-chang- Academy of Family Physicians and nowned chess set collector George for the patient, and well-qualified phy- ing tonsillectomy, he promised himself the Michigan Academy of Family Dean, M.D., however, the game perfect- sicians have the integrity to know when and his future patients he would always Physicians. He established depart- ly encapsulates his career in medicine. they have reached the limits of their treat them with the utmost care and ments for family medicine at the As a founding father expertise. In this way, the family physi- respect. WSU, Michigan State University of the family medicine cian becomes the patient’s advocate.” “When I was 7, my parents said and University of Michigan medical specialty, Dean has spent Dean and his wife, Vivian, have been I was going to the doctor to get my schools, lobbying to convince univer- his career caring for the members of Congregation Shaarey picture taken,” Dean recalled. “There sity leadership to recognize the impor- families he serves while Zedek in Southfield for 61 years. was this huge light hanging from the tance of the field. simultaneously moving During Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s 2014 ceiling and two men held down my the powers that be to rec- dinner, the couple were honored for arms and legs. They put an ether mask FIGHTING FOR EQUAL PAY Dr. George ognize family medicine dedicating the Bais Yaakov Elementary over my face and removed my tonsils. He continued his fight for the specialty Dean as a specialty. The Wayne building through a generous endow- I promised myself then that if I ever at state and federal levels. In the early State University School of Medicine has ment fund. became a physician, I would never 1970s, he realized family medicine doc- a Family Medicine Department thanks The WSU School of Medicine pre- treat anyone this way.” tors were paid half the amount special- to the leadership and strategic lobbying sented Dean with its Trailblazer Award True to his word, Dean has spent ists received for the same procedures. of Dean and his colleagues. for his work in family medicine during his career focused on patient care and As an officer of the Michigan Academy “I have always loved being a family the school’s Sesquicentennial Gala on advocacy while working to bring more of Family Physicians at the time, he medicine doctor,” said Dean, a 1956 Sept. 22. The award recognizes alum- compassionate and competent phy- met with a friend and medical health graduate of the WSU medical school. ni and faculty who have forged paths sicians into the specialty. By forming attorney, Gilbert Frimet, who represent- “The specialty is so important to all through previously unexplored territory strong relationships with patients (often ed Dean and the Michigan Academy patients. Family physicians have the to become pioneers in their field of parents, children, grandchildren and in suing for equity based on the 14th opportunity to grow meaningful rela- medicine and medical research. sometimes great-grandchildren of the Amendment in the U.S. District Court. continued on page 38 36 December 27 • 2018 jn

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If I ate something bad, how long would it take before I’d feel the symptoms and how would I know if its food poisoning? The term food poisoning is oftentimes misused and applied to a broad range of gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses. However, generally speaking if food that you have eaten was tainted with a virus, bacteria or parasite, the symptoms often begin within an hour of ingestion. Most often, this type of gastrointestinal illness is self-limited and will spontaneously resolve once your immune system gets to work on the infecting agent. Tolerating and keeping up with the symptoms is usually the challenge.

How can I tell the difference between food poisoning and a stomach bug or an upset stomach or food allergy? It can be very challenging to differentiate the cause of stomach upset initially. Generally speaking, food borne illnesses come on very quickly after eating, are very intense for a short period of time and then quickly resolve. More signifi cant viral, bacterial or parasitic GI illnesses often come on gradually and may last for several days. GI infections have many similar symptoms regardless of cause and may include fever, nausea, with vomiting and/or diarrhea. Most mild foodborne illnesses do not have the feature of fever. Food allergy typically presents with different symptoms including skin rash, tongue or lip swelling, diffi culty swallowing and diffi culty breathing. Simple food intolerance, such as, lactose intolerance, will have symptoms of gas, bloating and possibly mild isolated diarrhea. If you believe that you are having an allergic reaction to a food, try taking diphenhydramine and contact your primary care physician for follow-up. However, if you are having diffi culty breathing or swallowing as a result of a possible food allergy you should seek care in a certifi ed urgent care or emergency center.

If I think I have food poisoning, what should I do? When is a stomach problem serious enough to see a doctor? The greatest concern associated with foodborne illness is the intensity and length of the symptoms experienced. If there is a signifi cant amount of fl uid loss associated with vomiting and diarrhea, this can lead to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration. These more advanced symptoms typically will not occur unless the illness has lasted more than 24 hours and are the initial reason to seek medical attention. The signs of dehydration will include dry mouth, increased thirst and a reduction in urine output. If you begin to feel weak, lightheaded and unable to tolerate oral fl uid rehydration to keep pace with fl uid losses, it is wise to seek care in a certifi ed urgent care like Lakes Urgent Care, where you can be treated with IV hydration and medications to mitigate the nausea and vomiting. If you begin to experience confusion, intolerable abdominal pain, notice yellowing of your skin or eyes (otherwise known as jaundice) or see any blood in your stool, you should seek care in an emergency center. For more health information, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at LakesUrgentCare.com Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACEP, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfi eld/Livonia

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After the family doctors prevailed, Dean said. “I would think of her every the case was appealed until it finally time I heard that song. It was our reached the U.S. Supreme Court. song, even if she did not know it yet.” Three Michigan Academy physicians, The budding infatuation blossomed including Dean, provided written when he was in high school, and he testimony. and Vivian married as he began med- The court decision — which Dean ical school. They had four children in and his colleagues won — changed three and a half years. history. The federal government man- To sustain the needs of his young dated that Medicare was required to family, Dean worked several jobs compensate family medicine physi- throughout his four years at medical cians and other specialists equally for school. W est Maple the same procedure. After his naval service, he opened Plastic Surgery He accomplished major feats for an office in Redford and hired a nurse Specializing in Cosmetic Surgery & family medicine doctors and the named Phillis Young. She still practic- Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery future of the practice across America. es with him today. But once he set the proverbial ball He has inspired his family through in motion, he did not stop with medicine. His daughter, Randy Jo DANIEL SHERBERT, M.D. F.A.C.S. the United States. As an officer in Dean, M.D., completed her medi- Certifi ed by The American Board of Surgery, The American Board of Plastic Surgery & Fellowship the American Academy of Family cal degree at Wayne State. Her son, Trained in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery Physicians, he traveled internationally Dean’s grandson, Ethan Stahl, will be to promote the specialty. the third generation to do so as he (248) 865-6400 Dean has not shied from lead- entered the WSU School of Medicine ing the profession into the future, Class of 2022 this year. 5807 W. Maple t Suite 177 t West Bloomfi eld whether through lobbying for the Dean was proud to attend the July profession, or writing and publishing 27 White Coat ceremony, where, with leading-edge articles and books about his daughter, he took up the honor of the specialty. His distinguished career coating Stahl. Dean also has several has led to many family medicine nephews who graduated from WSU milestones. For these accomplish- medical school. CARE AND REHAB SERVICES ments, along with his dedication to Private Duty Home Care his patients, he has received a number CHESS SET COLLECTOR of accolades. The Dean home is filled with works Care and Rehab Services has over 25 years experience. In addition to his membership in of art and pieces of history, including Alpha Omega Alpha (the medical original paintings and a beautifully Does your loved one need that honor society for scholastic achieve- painted 2,000-year-old sarcophagus little extra help with bathing, ment), Dean was named Michigan’s from Egypt. While these may catch dressing, meals, errands, light Family Physician of the Year in 1985, the eye of many art lovers, the over- housekeeping and medication received a Lifetime Achievement whelmingly striking and impressive reminders? Award from the American Academy collection of chess sets Dean owns of Family Physicians in 2002, was quickly takes center stage. All our staff are insured and the 2006 recipient of a Lifetime “After I started practicing, Vivian bonded with background checks. Achievement Award from the and I decided to take a trip to the Michigan Academy of Family Middle East. At that time, I was a Registered Nurse Physicians and received an Archie terrible flier and, as soon as we land- Licensed Practical Nurse Award of Excellence in 2007 from ed, I went straight to bed. Vivian got Home Health Aides the MAFP. He has been voted “Best the shopping bug and went down to Physical Therapy Physician in America” on several the boutique. It was there she fell in Occupational Therapy occasions by his peers. love with this Yemenite chess set,” Speech Therapy Dean said. HIS OWN FAMILY The small amount of money they Our family is your family. Sitting in Dean’s living room in had budgeted for gifts for friends and Bloomfield Hills, it is clear his proud- family was soon exhausted. Since 1142 N Main est accomplishment is his family. then, they have collected a chess set Rochester, MI 48307 Growing up in Detroit, he met the from each country they have visited. 2I¿FH love of his life when he was 15 years Dean was the founding member [email protected] old. She was 13. He recalls how he and president of Chess Collectors Visit us on the web at: would cry to “Time after Time” by International, a group of collectors www.careandrehabservices.com Frank Sinatra, as it reminded him of who meet every year to discuss Call for your ﬁrst free in-home nursing assessment. Vivian. subjects pertaining to chess and “She looked like Elizabeth Taylor,” chess sets. ■

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jn December 27 • 2018 43 soul of blessed memory continued from page 43 Netanyahu Assures Troops: Terrorist Who Killed Will Be Found JOEL DAVID SILVERS, would escape notice by a less discerning 72, of Detroit, passed eye. JNS.org away unexpectedly on As a filmmaker, he created documen- srael has arrested more than 130 sion is, first of all, to strike at terrorism, Dec. 8, 2018. tary films that focused on social forces suspects in its search for the gunman to maintain the security of the state and He was born on April and injustices. Among other projects, he behind a shooting attack at the Givat the settlers, and — to the extent possible 14, 1946, to Harris and wrote and photographed a cover story I Asaf outpost Dec. 13, which killed IDF — maintain quiet in the area, also with Saralee (née Hilsenrath) for the Detroit Magazine “The Uniroyal– Staff Sgt. Yovel Mor Yosef and Sgt. Yosef the Palestinian residents.” Silvers. Joel grew up in Detroit and Once a Mighty Fortress.” A documenta- Cohen and wounded two others, Israeli The prime minister said that effective attended Cass Technical High School. He ry based on this story aired in February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu operations began and ended with pro- then went to Kalamazoo College, and he 1985, and it received a United Press told soldiers who served with Mor Yosef fessionalism and a readiness to step into graduated from Wayne State University. International First Place Award. and Cohen during a visit to Givat Asaf the breach. “This is why you are here,” He attended graduate school at the film Mr. Silvers is survived by his brother, last week. he said. school of New York University. Mickey (Karen) Silvers; brother-in- “Over the weekend, there were 100 During the visit, GOC Central Joel was an exceptionally creative soul, law, Robert Hauser; nephews, Joshua arrests and yesterday [Monday, Dec. 17] Command Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan and teaching video production at Golightly (Kristin) Hauser, Seth (Bethany) Hauser, there were 36. It’s a matter of time until Brig. Gen. Eran Niv, the commander Career and Technical Center and, later, Harrison Silvers, Nicholas Silvers; niece, we find the murderer, like we found the of the Judea Samaria Brigade, gave art and film studies at Wayne State Sarah Silvers; great-nephews, Sam others, and hold him accountable like Netanyahu a military briefing and University. He spent summers traveling Hauser, Robinson Hauser; great-niece, we did the others. Palestinian terrorism reviewed the events of the Givat Asaf and creating wonderful paintings. Eleanor Hauser; many other relatives will not move us from this place, the shooting. Mr. Silvers was a lifelong lover of and friends. heart of our homeland,” Netanyahu told Head of the Beit El Regional Council Detroit and had encyclopedic knowledge He was predeceased by his parents troops in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Shay Alon accompanied the prime of its history, locations and people. He and his sister, Taissa Silvers Hauser. “One of your comrades is fighting minister to Givat Asaf. The two leaders was beloved by his students and always Contributions may be made to the for his life, and we are all praying for recited psalms at the makeshift memo- extraordinarily proud of their work, Wayne State University College of him,” he told the soldiers. “We are full rial that has been erected there. insisting on sharing it with family mem- Fine, Performing, and Communication of appreciation for your activity and are Alon also asked Netanyahu to keep bers during his visits. Watching a movie Arts or to a charity of your choice. absolutely certain of our ability to carry the checkpoint near Beit El closed, with Joel was a special treat; he would Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. out the main mission.” explaining that terrorists behind recent draw attention to all kinds of things that He continued, saying “the main mis- attacks have escaped through it. ■

44 December 27 • 2018 jn spotlight jews in the digital age The Social Media Conundrum

recently binge- watched CNN’s Ithree documenta- ries on Netflix, which focus on the three final decades of the 20th century. Watching Marla Canvasser, Cheryl Kerwin, Mark Rabbi Jason “The Seventies,” “The Canvasser (at back), Debbie Canvasser Miller Eighties” and “The and Eric Canvasser Nineties,” I was left thinking about how CNN would char- Longtime Runner Marks acterize the current decade. No doubt, 14th Marathon our love-hate relationship with social media would be a principal highlight. Marla Canvasser competed in the As an early adopter of social media Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank and an active user, I find the love-hate Marathon’s International Half- relationship that people have with Marathon event for the 14th time social networks intriguing. The people There’s no doubt that Zuckerberg, We must recognize that social media, on Oct. 21. Marla, 58, of West who condemn social media as an evil along with Facebook Chief Operating whether in the form of Facebook and Bloomfield, says she loves being that has plagued our way of life are the Officer Sheryl Sandberg, has been in Twitter or something else down the part of such a large athletic event same people who scroll through their the hot seat for the past few years. Both road that will replace those networks, in Detroit. “Crossing the bridge Facebook feed before they fall asleep are strong proponents of free speech is now part of our world. It is up to us into Canada and the tunnel back to at night and while eating breakfast and believe in core Jewish ethics. Have to use these tools for good and to shut Detroit is a really unique experience,” in the morning. There are aspects of those two mantras come into conflict at out the evil that tries to enter through she says. Marla, a health science Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, et al., that Facebook? our internet connections. Ultimately, we teacher in Oakland Schools, was we despise, and there are aspects that How can the Jewish community see must remind ourselves that social media joined by her husband, Mark, 58, we have embraced and don’t know how the light amidst the darkness in social engagement will never replace real-life a fellow marathon enthusiast who we managed without. This social media media? While Facebook, under the human interaction. has also done Iron Man and triath- conundrum is fascinating to me, and leadership of Zuckerberg and Sandberg, In a recent New York Times piece, lon competitions, and other family I have been curious as to how we can has pledged to correct the harmful Bari Weiss wrote that it seems “the members. The couple are members of view it through a Jewish lens. aspects of the network, they have largely organizations and the people who get Temple Beth El. Jewish people are less than 0.2 per- failed. But should they be held respon- the most attention are destructive. On This was the 41st year of the mar- cent of the world population, and yet sible? social media, this isn’t just speculation. athon and more than 25,000 runners most of the people who’ve led us into If there’s one thing that Judaism has Outrage and negativity are the most from 48 states and 19 countries gath- the social media universe are Jewish. taught us over the millennia, it is that ‘engaging,’ and so that’s what we’re fed. ered in Detroit to take part in a week- Sergei Brin and Larry Page founded there are shades of gray in everything. The disciplined among us — and I’m end packed with races. New this year Google, which opened the door to The social network that Zuckerberg hoping to get there — might get off was a competitive 1-mile race, along Mark Zuckerberg creating Facebook created has a lot of positive aspects to these platforms entirely. One thing we with the new Motor City Challenge and Noah Glass joining his friends to offer us as a civilization. It has helped us all can do is make the effort to engage Series, where runners could take part ■ launch Twitter. communicate with people around the in real life.” in more than one event. Zuckerberg was an atheist who has world and find ways to bring us closer I don’t believe quitting social media embraced his Judaism more since together. Facebook allows us to keep in activity cold turkey is the solution to becoming a father to two daughters. His touch with long lost friends, wish each what plagues our society. I think we High School Judaics public posts about celebrating Shabbat other birthday and anniversary greet- must seek out the positive outcomes and Jewish holidays with his family ings as well as offer condolences on the that exist in our experiences on social Course for College Credit have led some to question whether core death of a loved one, view photos and networks like Facebook while working Friendship Circle has partnered Jewish ethics are at odds with the way videos of our family at life’s celebrations, to collectively shut out the darkness that with CTeen U for a 16-week course Facebook is run as a company and how and engage in respectful dialogue over has been so pervasive. in Jewish studies for 11th and 12th this social network has created harmful the issues that matter most to us. While Zuckerberg might have cre- graders taught by Rabbi Yarden outcomes in our culture. Sadly, Facebook and other social net- ated this game-changing network, he Blumstein and earning college In its almost 15 years in existence, works have also aided those who perpe- shouldn’t be fully blamed for where it credit, starting in January. Facebook has been blamed for an trate evil. Social media has a dark side has taken our society. We must show CTeen U is a joint initiative of increase in teenage depression and as we know all too well. It has amplified responsibility and direct social media Yeshiva University and the Chabad suicide rates, altering a presidential elec- the voices of those who hate and threat- toward the light — overwhelming the Teen Network. The two-credit tion, giving racists and anti-Semites a en our democracy. It has given a much evil with good. That is the Jewish course, a $2,000 value, costs $1,499 platform to spew their hate, disseminat- louder voice to bullies who damage our ethic. ■ and runs from Jan. 16-May 1. For ing false news reports and suppressing wellbeing and sanity. However, social more information, call (248) 788- actual news, ruining millions of friend- media hasn’t created anything new. It Rabbi Jason Miller is president of Access 7878 or email saradaniels@ ships and Russian intervention of our has just brought more of that darkness Technology in West Bloomfield. Follow him at friendshipcircle.org. ■ political process. into the mainstream. facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller and on Twitter at @RabbiJason. jn December 27 • 2018 45 Looking Back

From the DJN Foundation Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History

or once, I am medical degree in 1951. He then not going to served in the Polish Army as a Fwrite about neurosurgeon. When it became a person, place or clear to Brish that he could never event that I found in advance in the Polish Army the Davidson Digital because he was a Jew, he obtained Archives of Jewish a tourist visa and headed to Israel, Mike Smith Detroit History. never to return to Poland. Detroit Jewish News Foundation There is a simple Upon landing in Israel, Brish Archivist reason for this. I joined the Israeli Defense Forces. have a great story He worked at Tel HaShomer, the for you, but after searching the IDF’s first military hospital. There, archives for several months now, I Brish met a nurse, Patricia Kuhl. could find nothing about the hero They married and moved to the of my story. United States in 1963. While the Archive is still the The Brishes moved around the most comprehensive history of Jews States, working in Massachusetts, in Metro Detroit and Michigan, it New Jersey and Wisconsin before does not have everything. However, settling in Marquette, where Brish by writing the following story in was offered a position as the the JN, this piece of history will first neurosurgeon at St. Luke’s be recorded and will live forever Hospital. Indeed, he was the first in the Davidson Digital Archive. I neurosurgeon in Michigan’s Upper think you will agree with me that Peninsula. He spent the remainder this story is worth preserving. of his career in Marquette at While on vacation in Michigan’s the city’s General Hospital. In Upper Peninsula this fall, I read a 1992, the Neuroscience Lecture story in the Sept. 24, 2018, issue Conference named the Adam Brish of The Mining Journal, which has Neurosciences Lecture Award been the Marquette, Michigan, in his honor. After 30 years as a daily newspaper since 1841. neurosurgeon, Brish retired in The article was about a most 1993, spending winters in Arizona remarkable Jew: Dr. Adam Brish, and summers in Marquette. who had passed away at age 93 on Rising from the Lodz ghetto in Sept. 11, 2018. To say that Brish Poland to becoming a nationally was a remarkable fellow is really respected neurosurgeon who an understatement. Adventurers worked in Michigan’s Upper like Jack London or Lowell Thomas Peninsula, the story of Dr. Adam have nothing on Brish. Brish is amazing by any standards. Born in Lodz, Poland, Brish Perhaps the real mark of excellence was a survivor. He lost most of his was the outpouring of praise for family in the Holocaust, but he and Brish upon his passing. Not many his father survived in the infamous of us touch as many lives as he Lodz ghetto. During some of this did. And, now, his story will be time, Brish worked as a slave preserved in the Davidson Digital laborer, making steel toes for the Archive and, in the future, readers boots of the Nazis. The Russian and researchers will be able to find Army liberated the Brishes, along a bit of his fantastic story. ■ with 877 surviving Jews in the Want to learn more? Go to the DJN Lodz ghetto in January 1945. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Dr. Adam Brish was a neurosurgeon in the Polish Army in the 1950s; Foundation archives, available for free at After the war, Brish attended Brish was the first neurosurgeon in Michigan’s UP; Pat and Adam Brish; Grandson Solomon www.djnfoundation.org. Lodz University, earning his and son Harry flank Brish at his 90th birthday.

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