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Cover photo: Kailey Egrin of Huntington Woods kisses her 106-year-old great- grandma Sonia Glaser at her bat mitzvah in December. LIEBERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY contents C6 All Dressed Up Trendy styles for the bat mitzvah girl and her mom. C10 Picture Perfect The latest trends in makeup for brides-to-be. C14 Not Your Bubbie’s Menu Foodie craze catches up with kosher caterers. C18 The Mitzvah List A local mom makes choosing your child’s mitzvah date a lot easier. C20 Organic Yum Imerman Cake Co. sells health-conscious cakes that help cancer survivors. C22 Ladies In Red These red-coated chaperones ensure a smooth party. C26 Something Special Gift giving for the bar and bat mitzvah. C28 The Delicate Art Of Chuppah Music C29 A Clean Sweep With the marriage of our last child came something unique and fun. C30 Brides On A Budget Tips for creating the day of your dreams without breaking the bank. C32 Minding Your Manners Young people learn the rules for sharing in their friends’ big day. C38 Meet And Greet Say hello to some local event planners that can help with your big day. C42 A Magnifi cent Venue complete Consider Detroit’s Masonic Temple for your next party. C44 Personal Touch Custom benchers can be stylized for any celebration. We offer a unique and dramatic C46 Unexpectedly Under The Chuppah *+ atmosphere, delightful architectural Marilyn and Mel Rothenberg’s surprise vow renewal. details and majestic settings… all at C51 An Expert’s Guide To Destination Functions surprisingly affordable rates. C52 Community Photo Album Our full service Event Planning staff A look at simchahs through professional eyes and those of our readers. is available to serve you to answer any questions, and assist in preparing your special day! The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520) is published ©copyright 2014, Detroit Jewish News every Thursday, with an additional supplement in March, Detroit Jewish News at 29200 Northwestern Highway, #110, Southfield, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110 For info and a personal tour, please call Jason Warzecha at 313.965.4314 Southfield, MI 48034 Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, phone: 248.354.6060 • theJEWISHNEWS.com or e-mail [email protected] and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: send changes to: Detroit Jewish News, 29200 Northwestern Highway, Detroit Opera House I 1526 Broadway – Detroit, Michigan 48226 #110, Southfield, MI 48034.
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C4 celebrate! | March 2014 celebrate! | March 2014 C5 All Dressed Up Trendy styles for the bat mitzvah girl and her mom.
Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer
hoosing a dress for a special event can be tricky — especially respectful overall. But that doesn’t mean you can’t shine (remember, if when you’ll be on the synagogue’s bimah, where modesty is your daughter falls in love with a sleeveless mini, you can always have C required. Whether you are mother of the bar or bat mitzvah a dressmaker add on sleeves, bodice, lengthen the hem and more). or the bat mitzvah girl herself, all eyes will be on the ladies. Yes, shoul- Here, a collection of chic dresses for moms and fun frocks for their ders must be covered, hemlines a certain length and attire should be mini-me’s for synagogue and the party. continued on page C8
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From left to right: Lace Peplum Dress ($88) in black, Jersey Ruffle Dress ($49) in dark gray, and Knit Dress ($165), all at the Peacock Room, Detroit (313-559-5500).
Adrianna Papell Beaded Mesh Betsy & Adam Embellished Cutout Gown ($378) in black/nude, at area Long Jersey Dress ($184), at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). From left to right: David Meister A-Line Dress ($400) in Royal Blue with fabric overlay, at area Lord & Taylor stores (lordandtaylor.com). Sue Wong Ribbon Trim Dress ($398) in taupe with illusion bodice, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Shirred Plum Dress ($78), at the Peacock Room, Detroit (313-559-5500).
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LOOKS FOR BAT MITZVAH ABBY ROSE PHOTO ABBY ROSE PHOTO Emily Uzansky wore a lace Milly dress from Saks Fifth Avenue to the Madison Cohen wore a custom-designed navy and turquoise, lace and tulle Congregation Shaarey Zedek service of her June bat mitzvah. Her mom, Halley, C.W. Designs dress from Guys N Gals in West Bloomfield (248-851-1260) to had a dressmaker match the lace to add shoulder coverage and lengthen the her November party at Sound Board in Detroit. hemline to make it synagogue-appropriate.
Sherri Hill gunmetal party dress ($550) with bead-encrusted bodice and tulle skirt, at Hermz Boutique, Royal Oak (248-246-1132; hermzboutique.com).
Left to right: Sherri Hill peach and blue party dress ($498) with beaded floral embellishments on sheer overlay over a sweetheart bodice — extra fabric can be added to lengthen the hemline, at Hermz Boutique, Royal Oak (248-246-1132; hermzboutique.com). Trixxi Mercedes Sequin Party Dress ($78), at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Sugarlips Crimson Kiss Dress (call for price) in hot pink satin brocade, at Party Girls, Franklin (248-562-7420). Xscape Pleat Cutaway Blouson Dress ($229) in Orchid Smash, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). Trixxi Lace-Trim Dress ($58) in sleek black, at area Nordstrom stores (nordstrom.com). ■
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Stacy Gittleman | Special to the Jewish News
akeup artists working with brides her own in 1998. Mona Rickart of wear minimal makeup to exude “inno- this season must balance today’s Rickart said that trends in cosmet- Farmington Hills cence and glamour.” She said it is OK trends of natural shades and ics come and go, but one thing that from Salon Edge to have one standout facial feature, M does makeup on barely-there makeup tones against the risk of never changes is listening to the cli- such as a pop of berry lips or a streak the bride looking washed out in front of the ent’s tastes. bride-to-be Emily of black liquid eyeliner, which are trend- Herman of Los photographer’s lens. “I go by what is best for the bride- ing for makeup looks this spring. Angeles. Bridal magazines this year are recommending to-be. Sometimes that look is soft “I don’t want them to look like they clean, muted cheeks and clear glossy lips, or and natural; sometimes the look is are going out to a party. I want them to precision-lined eyes with black liquid eyeliner more sophisticated and dramatic,” Rickart said. feel special and elegant before they take those and pale lipstick. A hint of color on the eyes or “Ultimately, what is most important is making photos or walk down the aisle.” lips can add drama, but go for one or the other the bride happy and making her look perfect on For photos, Rickart may apply a slightly and not both to keep a soft, innocent look. her wedding day.” heavier application of a blush just to give the Mona Rickart of Farmington Hills, who runs Before clients come to Rickart for a con- cheeks a glow, but will keep eyes and lips soft. her cosmetics consultancy out of Salon Edge sultation, she suggests they start with “good How heavy an application of makeup depends on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, has personal grooming.” This means maintaining on whether the photographs will be shot been helping brides prepare for their close-ups a clean complexion, eliminating any facial hair indoors or outdoors. Once again, Rickart stress- since the 1980s. Rickart said she “just fell” into and shaping one’s eyebrows. If the client has es that the look must appear natural. the cosmetology industry because she enjoys neglected the last mentioned prepping step, working with the public and making people feel she need not furrow her forehead with worry. Getting The Best Look good. She worked at the counter at Germaine Rickart is also experienced in eyebrow contour- Rickart likes to start out with a tinted primer Monteil at Bonwit Teller and then Borghese at ing. or concealer to even out skin tone and conceal Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy before going out on Rickart believes that it is best for brides to continued on page C12
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Emily Herman before and after a pre-wedding makeup session
under-eye circles. She then applies In addition to taking care of a light foundation of mineral pow- other wedding-related errands, der for a luminous look. Next, she Herman met with Rickart ear- will go over a client’s preferences lier this month to talk about the for eye, cheek and lip color. She makeup plans she envisions for SchakoladBirminghamChocolate Birmingham Chocolate advises her clients to keep things herself and her bridal party. She soft and simple. will marry Alexander Horn, origi- on 1728 Pinterest.com West Maple Road Rickart likes soft lips and peach nally from New York City, on Oct. 248-723-8008 cheeks and carries this matching 25 at Congregation Sharey Zedek 1897450 color palate over to the eyes. If in Southfield. one part of the face is highlighted, Living under the California such as bold lips or heavily lined sun, Herman said she keeps her eyes, everything else should be daily makeup routine very simple. kept muted. Though she used to wear lots of For more mature brides, Rickart color on her eyes, she said her will especially avoid a heavy “tastes have matured and I’ve application foundation because it toned it down.” She sticks to nude tends to settle into fine lines and or neutral palates and will apply wrinkles. She will use a blush to a light foundation of loose pow- contour cheeks and the jawline der and dab on a coat of clear lip for a more youthful glow. gloss for some shine. She prefers to avoid using lip However, if there is one cos- liners on brides as it creates too metic she must have before she harsh a look. walks out the door to her job as Rickart said she prefers to work the director of development for with brides several months before the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, it is the big day to understand the cli- a coat of mascara. ent’s usual makeup preferences. “I am very into eyelashes. I do Everything is written down so on not leave the house without a the wedding day, she is ready to coat of mascara,” Herman said. go. To make her eyelashes have Her fees vary on how many extra prominence at her wedding, women she will work with on the Herman will be sporting false wedding day (ranging from the eyelashes to frame her hazel eyes. bride alone to the bride plus her To match the fall foliage, Herman wedding party), or if she applies plans to wear browns on her eye- the makeup at her storefront or lids and pink on her cheeks. on location. After she settles on a makeup “My main goal when working palate for herself, she will also with bridal clients is to make them treat her bridesmaids to a morn- happy and look perfect.” ing of beauty with their own hair One client flying in all the and makeup treatments. way from Los Angeles to plan “It’s my present to them. It is her fall Detroit wedding is Emily my big day, but it is special to Herman, 30, a native of West them, too, and I want them all to 1905360 Bloomfield. feel beautiful,” she said. ■
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celebrate! | March 2014 C13 Not Your Bubbie’s Menu Foodie craze catches up with kosher caterers.
Stacy Gittleman | Special to the Jewish News
here are people who eat to live. Then, Quality Kosher, food selections may there are those seeking unique, exotic cover “at least” four different ethnic T tastes created with the most superior tastes, from sushi and noodles at ingredients chefs can get their hands on. These an Asian station to Moroccan meat are the foodies — the people who live to eat. cigars and tagines, or Indian curries. In cities like New York and Los Angeles, it is no longer about the restaurant that just opened, Casual, But High End but the foodies who are following the hottest Another trend in eating is that party chefs sweating it out in the kitchen of a particu- guests still love their casual food, lar restaurant, which is making it impossible to even if they are in sequined gowns get that Saturday night reservation. Local kosher and tuxedos. caterers agree; the foodie craze has “You can take burgers and fries also caught up to their business as and other casual American food to well. another level and make them high The kosher-catered affair is no end,” Kohn said. longer about the stuffed derma and A fine menu starts with advanced kasha served at your grandmother’s planning. When Franci Goodstein wedding. Unless, of course, for nos- Shanbom, 38, and Sam Shanbom, talgia’s sake, you know your guests 45, of West Bloomfield planned will want an “Old World Eastern their Nov. 27 wedding — the night European” station with old stand- before Thanksgiving and the first bys like knishes and chopped liver night of Chanukah — they knew spread. Then it will be there. Guests that the food would have to meld should also be prepared to make these two holidays. Because they room on their cocktail-hour plate married later in life, the Shanboms Daniel Kohn for cuisine from India, Ethiopia and said they did not want to subject Japan. friends and family to just another Daniel Kohn, manager of Quality “sit down chicken and baked potato Kosher Catering in Southfield, was dinner.” witness to the global gourmet What Quality Kosher planned QUALITY KOSHER CATERING KOSHER QUALITY trend as he worked in the hospi- was something completely “off the tality business in New York and board,” said Franci Shanbom. The Ethnic food is prevalent at modern weddings. Colorado. Now back in Detroit, he evening included four buffet stations 2003 and founded Chef Cari Kosher Catering, a keeps the legacy of the business his with varied types of potato latkes and pareve Glatt kosher company housed at Congregation grandmother started in 1968 going sour cream, mini turkey potpies in cups made B’nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. strong for the next generation. of phyllo dough, a Pan Asian station featuring As vegetarian and vegan kosher venues open He knows that not all in this Asian noodle slaw and orange chicken, a Tex up in Detroit — such as Gold ‘n Greens at generation who seek a kosher Mex station with steak fajitas and a burger sta- Wayne State University and Herskovitz’s summer caterer keep strictly kosher. In fact, tion including sliders made from salmon and pop-up falafel stand at Campus Martius Park — portabella mushrooms. Cari Herskovitz statistics from the industry show she loves to hear how they surprise the average that 55 percent of consumers buy “We wanted a fun affair with a cocktail party restaurant goer. They realize that you don’t have kosher products for health reasons, feel, with lots of casual good food. Daniel is very to keep kosher, or even be Jewish, she says, to 38 percent are vegetarians, and 16 percent eat youthful, and he had great ideas of how to make enjoy kosher food. What they are enjoying, sim- only halal. Only 8 percent surveyed said they buy the party fun and hip,” Shanbom said. ply, is good food. kosher products because they adhere to kashrut. “I want people to come to me to cater an “There used to be a time not long ago when Vegan Gourmet affair, first and foremost, because they are com- the food was just one more element at a big Chef Cari Herskovitz also wants to treat her ing to me for well-prepared food,” Herskovitz occasion, like the flowers or the band,” Kohn kosher-observant clients to a meal and a catered said. “I want them to know if they want that said. “Today, as people have developed sophis- affair with international flavors they may not vegan wedding that will keep even their non- ticated tastes and have become involved them- ordinarily have a chance to sample. vegan guests happy, they can come to me. They selves with new cooking techniques, the food Herskovitz graduated from the Natural can also come to me if they keep on the more takes front and center stage.” Gourmet Cookery Institute for Food and Healing traditional side and want a meal with beef or It is this sophistication of the foodie’s eclectic in New York City in 2000 and worked in the food chicken as the centerpiece.” palate that is driving chefs to create anything industry there for many years preparing gastro- Herskovitz said she enjoys offering clients the but the standard chicken or beef offerings at nomical delights for Lenny Kravitz, Ralph Lauren catered affairs. At a typical wedding catered by and Elie Wiesel. She moved back to Detroit in continued on page C16
C14 celebrate! | March 2014 Epic Kosher Catering and Adat Shalom Create the Simcha of Your Dreams
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healthiest food choices, creating vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as more traditional meat or dairy menus for affairs. For the adventurous vegetarians, she will create entire menus using greens like the ever-popular kale or taking a cue from the trend in using ancient grains like farro, amaranth and quinoa. Herskovitz said that vegan and vegetarian entrees could go beyond pasta and tofu. She likes to experiment with proteins like tempeh and seitan and introduce different grains, all enhanced with fresh herbs and greens. For one recent wedding, she created an entire vegetarian Indian feast consisting of eight to 10 dishes complete with yogurt raita and naan bread. As health trends evolve, so have the offer- ings of kosher caterers. Kohn and Herskovitz can attest that they have catered vegetarian and vegan weddings where courses included meatless entrees, such as stuffed manicotti or textured vegetable protein layered with roasted portabella mushrooms and asparagus. “When we sit down with the clients, we QUALITY KOSHER CATERING KOSHER QUALITY explain to them: ‘You are inviting 350 guests; you want them to come and then leave happy,’” Kohn said. “We round out the vegetarian and vegan offerings with interesting salads, a great sushi bar and velvety vegan soups.” And what about those pareve desserts? Back at his kitchen in Southfield, Kohn said David Carris, his pastry chef of 15 years, is con- stantly working on the ultimate dairy-free des- sert. “Our pastry chef has a way of working with desserts, starting with the finest quality ingre- dients that you would never expect were dairy- free or even egg-free. How good are they? I tell clients they must try the pareve creme brulee. If you don’t have a dairy creme brulee sitting there right next to it, you could swear you are eating the real thing. It’s that good.” ■ QUALITY KOSHER CATERING KOSHER QUALITY
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Maple, create an unofficial list MyMitzvahDate.com was because no one wants there to be launched last May and has any conflicts, and it can be very already received national regis- stressful,” says Desmon, who lives tries. The website allows visitors to in West Bloomfield. “But each register each of their child’s dates list only includes the kids from (at no charge) and search bar or their respective school. And my bat mitzvahs by child’s name, syn- agogue, school, camp or zip code (within a certain radius). Once a search is completed, only the child’s first name and last initial, along with the event information, shows up (contact information is not accessible by users, and privacy standards are strictly adhered). “This way, a child’s informa- tion is kept private, but a person who is legitimately using the site will know if there are conflicts,” Desmon says. 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Angels, a nonprofit organization, from which we draw our ingredi- We will ensure that everyone’s stay is enjoyable after a successful fight against ents have been exposed to syn- and memorable. Our staff is dedicated to providing atten- testicular cancer. Imerman Angels thetic pesticides or fertilizers, and tive and personalized service just as distinct as your cele- is an international cancer-support we use no genetically engineered bration. For more information, contact our Sales Office at (248) 358 - 1222 organization that matches up ingredients. And the dairy ingredi- someone who is fighting cancer ents come from animals that have with someone who has survived not been given any antibiotics or 0HQWLRQWKLVDGDQGUHFHLYHRIJURXSURRPUDWHV the same type of cancer. growth hormones,” Jeffrey says. “My mom, brother and I turned “Even the cake box is eco- to healthier living and a more friendly; the box is recyclable and organic lifestyle after my brother’s the window film is biodegrad- successful fight against cancer,” able.” says Jeffrey, who is a former TV Customers can find the cakes reporter/anchor and lawyer. Jane at Fresh Farms Market in Grosse is a health-conscious baker who Pointe, Holiday Market in Royal C20 celebrate! | March 2014 Chiavari Chairs, Chair Covers & Fine Table Linens Affairs To Remember Elegant, affordable service at Organic cinnamon cake wholesale prices Oak, Market Square in West Birmingham as a “pillar of vibran- Bloomfield and Plum Market in cy” in the category of wellness. He Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Township, and his mother are determined to Jewish News Special: West Bloomfield and Chicago. spread the word about healthier Jeffrey says they will also be food options. at farmers markets this summer. A portion of the proceeds from FREE Orders can also be taken online at each cake the company sells is LINENS www.imermancake.com. donated to Imerman Angels. “We “We’re very flexible and can also support Imerman Angels With Chiavari accommodate any need,” says by spreading awareness and Jeffrey, adding that they filled providing literature about IA at Chair Rental an order for 300 mini-cakes just our in-store demos and farmers recently. markets,” Jeffrey says. “It is a free “Because we’re such a small service.” startup, we do everything our- For information about ordering selves,” adds Jane, who is a mem- an Imerman organic cake for your ber of Temple Kol Ami in West next simchah, log on to www. Bloomfield. “We like to give back imermancake.com or check them — in both time and product.” out on Facebook at facebook.com/ Jeffrey was recently honored ImermanCakeCompany. ■ by the Community House in Organic chocolate chip cake Call Iva today for your personal consultation. 248-926-8430 Come and visit our brand new showroom 2873 Haggerty Hwy., Commerce Twp., MI 48390 www.affairstorememberonline.com 1901350 celebrate! | March 2014 C21 Ladies In Red These red-coated chaperones ensure a smooth party. Barbara Lewis | Contributing Writer ord is out among the tweens and teens on the b’nai mitzvah party cir- W cuit: Watch how you behave or the Red Coat Ladies will get you! For mothers of brides-to-be, the warning is a little different: If you can’t get the Red Coat Ladies, don’t have a wedding! The Red Coat Ladies, a party management company formally known as Party Assurance, was started 15 years ago by Pat Blackwell of Commerce Township. The ladies are on-site prob- lem solvers who make sure weddings and b’nai mitzvah parties run smoothly. Blackwell, 52, grew up on a farm in Minnesota, one of 11 children in a strongly Catholic family. Soon after she and her husband, Doug, mar- ried in 1987, Blackwell took a job as building manager for Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She supervised the custodial staff, managed the events schedule, made sure the rooms were set up, ordered supplies and more. She was stunned by the lavishness of Detroit b’nai mitzvah and wedding parties. “I had never seen parties like that,” she said. “Back in Minnesota, when my brother got mar- ried, I picked the flowers and we butchered a Pat Blackwell with a chef from Great Lakes Culinary Catering steer.” But Blackwell was also struck that so often full time. Woods. “They sewed her into it!” the mother of the celebrant was unable to enjoy Chaperoning is a major part of the package Blackwell is “worth her weight in gold,” she the festivities. for b’nai mitzvah parties. The Red Coat Ladies said. “I’d watch moms not be able to eat because make sure the young guests don’t sneak alcohol- Blackwell started as a one-woman show an unexpected guest showed up, and she had to ic drinks or get up to mischief in the restrooms, but soon realized she had to expand. She had figure out how to squeeze in an extra place at and they stay at the party until every child has to be in Minnesota on a Sunday for a family Table 12,” she said. “Or someone had to leave been picked up. emergency, but she had a party to manage on early, and the mom couldn’t join the dancing The Red Coat Ladies have become known for Saturday night. She worked the party and was because she had their ingenuity. able to get to Minnesota the next afternoon. to run around to “She absolutely saved the day at Soon after she got home, Blackwell hired an find the right party my daughter’s wedding,” raved Margo assistant. favor.” Stocker of Farmington Hills. Now the company has 11 lead workers, who What these par- At the Friday night rehearsal dinner for can staff a party alone, and 30 who work as ties needed, she her daughter Laurie’s wedding to Kevin assistants. realized, was “an Skurow in October 2012, Stocker’s older Most of the staff are moms used to juggling extra wife for the daughter noticed a problem with the multiple family activities. Blackwell met them day” to take care of ketubah: The bride’s name was in the spot at school PTO meetings and Boy Scout activities the details. for the groom’s name, and his name was that she attended with her three sons, now 19, Blackwell offered in the bride’s spot. 16 and 14. her help to those “Pat said, ‘I’ll take care of it,’ and Soon after starting the company, Blackwell having parties at whisked it away,” Stocker said. “At 10:30 wore a red jacket to a party. Someone came up Temple Israel. Soon, that night she called and said it was all to her with a problem and said, “They told me their friends host- Pat Blackwell taken care of. Hiring her was money more to find the lady in the red coat.” ing parties else- than well spent!” The same thing happened at the next party. where were asking The Red Coat Ladies also rescued Cara Blackwell realized the red jacket made her easy for her services. Lash at her bat mitzvah party last April at to identify. A red jacket, black pants and white She quit her day the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. “On the shirt became the staff uniform. job and started day of the party, her dress didn’t fit,” said Before a party, Blackwell meets with the mom; managing parties Cara’s mother, Stacy Lash of Huntington continued on page C24 C22 celebrate! | March 2014 We Now Have Whirlyball Coming Whirlyball! Fall 2011! Bar Mitzvahs This is what a few of our clients had to say... “The room looked great. The food was delicious. There were plenty of people there to give us confi dence that our guests would be well-taken care of, be safe, have fun, and not fi nd any trouble! From the youngest kids to the older adults, everybody found something to do and so many of our guests approached us at the end of the evening to let us know that it was a great party.” – Don and Lynn “The party was fantastic, and I could not have done it without you! 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Duct tape didn’t work. dren, party planning is almost Blackwell is tall, so she got her always the mother’s domain, she extra pants — and they fit the says. guest well enough. They go through the event step After the party, the Red Coat by step, with Blackwell asking Ladies pack up everything that questions from her long checklist. needs to go home with the family. Even very organized moms don’t At weddings, they make sure the think of everything, she says. bride and groom have whatever Before the party, Blackwell they want in their limo and hotel loads up her car with supplies and room. makes sure everything gets set up The company now handles at the site. about 180 b’nai mitzvah parties “My record is 32 trips,” she a year and almost as many wed- said. “The mom had created dings. elaborate basketball-themed The Red Coat Ladies have centerpieces in her basement for worked at more than 200 venues, a bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom from the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn Synagogue in Farmington Hills. I to the Zap Zone in Farmington could only take one at a time in Hills. Prices vary, depending on my car. how many Red Coat Ladies are “Instead of running back and needed and for how long; pack- forth, the mom had that time to ages start at $750. visit with her out-of-town com- Most parties have two Red pany.” Coat Ladies on hand. The most Each Red Coat Ladies lead Blackwell has had at one event worker carries a suitcase of sup- is six. It was a “magical mystery plies to handle emergencies: tour” party; she needed one chap- Theresa L. Thompson needles and thread, glue, static erone on each of the three buses Events Manager guard spray, scissors — even a and one at each site the buses steamer to take care of wrinkled visited. [email protected] clothing. Detailed information about the (248) 432-5536 They also carry an extra uniform company’s services is available 6600 W. Maple Rd, West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322 for themselves. At one wedding, at the company’s website, www. ■ www.jccdet.org-Private Events-West Bloomfi eld a groomsman split his pants as partyassurance.com. 1903870 C24 celebrate! | March 2014 MAZEL TOV! SPECIALIZING IN %$5%$70,7=9$+6&25325$7(0((7,1*6:('',1*66+2:(565(+($56$/',11(56 6+$%%$7',11(56%581&+(62))6,7(&$7(5,1*)25*5$'8$7,213$57,(6$1'$//2&&$6,216 B IRMINGHAM * 248.647.1290 * THERESERVEBIRMINGHAM. 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Consider a gift certificate for a horse-riding lesson (try Haverhill Farms in White Lake, pictured), a scuba-diving course, even tickets to a concert or sporting event. Tangibly handcrafted and super cool Israeli artisan Michal Golan’s STAR OF DAVID EARRINGS ($56) for boys or girls, MarLa Studio’s are studded with amethyst and blue Swarovski crystals. bronze 18=CHAI=LIFE NECKLACE ($66) Emery’s Creative Jewelry, Farmington Hills (248-855-0433). reverses from “chai” in Hebrew on one side to “18” (the numeric equivalent for the letters of chai) on the other side. Marlastudio.com. This brown or black LEATHER CHAI BRACELET ($39), also available with a Star of David or Shema, is a rugged alternative to a necklace for a boy. Alef Bet by Paula (alefbet.com; 888-253-3238). Multicolored Swarovski crystals, glass beads and enamel embellish Michal Golan’s HAMSA BRACELET ($31), the Middle Eastern symbol of good luck and protection from the C. Bennett Scopes will transform a ”evil eye,“ strung bar or bat mitzvah invitation into the together on a black centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind SPECIAL leather cord. Emery’s Celebrate her special day with a personalized gift wrapped up in OCCASION KALEIDOSCOPE ($70), Creative Jewelry, adorable packaging. Kris Nations’ BIRTHSTONE NECKLACE ($42) embellished with beads and a liquid- Farmington Hills is packaged in a corked bottle along with info about the mean- filled chamber filled with complementary (248-855-0433). ing of the stone. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield (248-851-1260). colors. Cbennettscopes.com; (856-223-8857). C26 celebrate! | March 2014 Give the gift of books: a gift card to BARNES & NOBLE (or give local, like Book Beat in Oak Park), along with a suggested reading list (which he can mix in with a few of his own choosing). Or be bold, and buy a few books themselves. Some favorite Judaica titles include Great Jews in Sports by Robert Slater, the revised edition of Joseph Telushkin’s Jewish Literacy or This Is My God, Herman Wouk’s witty and powerful intro to Judaism. Made by the Israel Museum, this NAMES OF JERUSALEM T-SHIRT ($19.90) has 36 of the names of Jerusalem, used by Jews and others, emblazoned in vibrant colors. JudaicaWebStore.com. The intertwined Hebrew letters of the Shema set off by shimmering pave CZ stones in a petite hamsa in Marlee’s Glisten Collection’s SHEMA AND HAMSA NECKLACE ($69.99). Marlee’s by Tapper’s, Novi (12 Oaks Mall); West Bloomfield; Troy (the Somerset Collection); marleestyle.com. BRIDAL COUTURE OF BIRMINGHAM 34000 North Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 248.645.0500 BRIDAL COUTURE OF PLYMOUTH 223 North Main Street Plymouth, MI 48170 734.455.1100 Bridal Couture of Birmingham is excited to announce that they will be moving to a new location May 1, 2014. 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The emotional tone of the the optimal key for my vocal range ceremony won’t be set by the size and making certain that I can com- of the bride’s bouquet, but by a fortably hit the lowest and highest heartfelt blessing, a unique vow or notes. When the specifics are set, I a special song. get in touch with the band leader That’s where I come in. to bring him or her up to speed. A musician and singer by hobby, Come wedding day, I drag the key- I have had the happy fortune of boardist out of the smorgasbord being asked to sing under the to run through the set with me in chuppah at the weddings of most person, just to be sure that nothing of my best friends as well as close is left to chance. family members. The Jewish wed- There are few acts more gratify- ding ceremony is rich in opportuni- ing than to enhance the sweet- ties for powerful emotional expres- ness of the wedding day for dear sion, especially in its music. friends. I got to experience one of 1901370 Songs about holy love punctu- them recently as I designed and ate and enliven each step of the performed (along with my new process: the groom’s entrance, then sister-in-law) the vocals for my Invitations Stationery Accessories up to the bride’s; the last of the seven own chuppah. blessings; the breaking of the glass. Singing to my glowing bride as Party Favors Gifts Calligraphy 30% off The quality and combination of the she circled around me seven times, tunes used for these moments lend I felt as though all the time and each and every chuppah a unique care I had put into every previous emotional texture. chuppah performance, all of the I view my role in these weddings logistical and esthetic expertise not just as cantor or entertainer, I had accumulated, all of it was but as consultant. In order to cre- meant to prepare me for that ate a “score” that channels the moment, for her. ■ Phone: 248-258-1657 32802 Franklin Road couple’s individual personality, Binyamin Kagedan has an M.A. Email: [email protected] I provide them with a range of in Jewish thought from the Jewish [email protected] options for each musical moment Theological Seminary of America. and give ideas and tips on how to He can be reached at Providing personalized service from start to finish fit the music into the complex cho- [email protected]. C28 celebrate! | March 2014 A Clean Sweep With the marriage of our last child came something unique and fun. Shelli Liebman Dorfman | Contributing Writer ix-and-a-half years ago, the Yiddish song, ”Di Mezinke my husband Michael and Oysgegebn.“ S I flew to Rhode Island, In Yiddish, the floral crowns donned new, hard-chosen formal worn during the dance are called wear — one of us also wore high- krenzels and are typically a cir- ly uncomfortable, but perfectly cular wreath of flowers, often coordinated shoes — and, sur- attached with various lengths rounded by our closest family and of ribbon that hang down the friends, took turns grabbing the back. Alane made ours, weaving handle of a broom and sweeping. together blue, purple and white Much to our enlightenment, silk flowers, instead of real ones, we had become involved in what so that our granddaughter, Shira, turned out to be an endearing then 4, could keep them for dress Jewish tradition highlighted by the up. Because of the crowns, the symbolic sweeping of our home Mezinke is sometimes called the after leading our last child to mar- “krenzel dance.” riage. During the Aug. 12, 2007, reception that fol- lowed the wedding of our son Rick to Penina 1901660 Schreiber, daughter of Alane and David Schreiber of Sharon, Mass., we were seated and crowned with floral wreaths just before the sweeping began. We were then introduced to the Mezinke dance, involving MASS. BROCKTON, CAMELLO PHOTOGRAPHY, CAMELLO, PAUL guests holding hands and Shelli and Michael Dorfman enjoy the festivi- moving in a circle around ties while the broom is handed from the bride’s us, while we swept. sister, Adina Schreiber of Boston, to the new- BUY ONE The lively, admittedly lyweds’ brother-in-law, Bryan Schon of West GET ONE FREE unusual tradition was cre- Bloomfield. 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NC-LW Through the years, the Mezinke, is thought by some to have been 1903950 Yiddish for “youngest daughter,” based on the blessing for Jewish has been modified to refer to the children to grow up to be brought last child to be married, including into marriage; the dance then sons. bestows honor upon parents at For that party WOW! Surrounded by the dancers, this milestone. Michael and I stood and took After Rick and Penina’s wedding, We Rent turns sweeping with a comi- the broom was given to them to PHOTOBOOTHS cally painted, colorful broom, pur- use in their home, now in Boca chased by Penina’s mom at TJ Raton, Fla. While some may save & Maxx, on which she added rib- theirs to re-use when they are hon- PORTABLE BEAR bons and flowers. 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Create the perfect Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer atmosphere in the artfully- restored Crystal or Venetian ost of us have dreamed of planitmagazine.com). “Advice is customize to your specifications then ballrooms, the famed a fairy-tale wedding day free,” says Schlussel. “Anyone you email a high-resolution digital PDF or Italian Garden, or the more with all the trimmings. But talk to in the industry, whether it’s a JPEG and you can print as many as contemporary Woodward M whether you crave a top-of-the-line venue or a DJ company, has worked you want. Ballroom. Entrust us with celebration or rustic festivities, the with people they like and can give your vision, and let us handle bills can still add up. referrals.” SCAVENGE Centerpieces don’t the rest. You will be free to But it is possible to create the have to be enormous and overflow- focus on the vows you take memorable day of your dreams RECRUIT Gather your closest friends ing. Pick up diminutive vases at and the memories you make. without breaking the bank — espe- and assign to their strengths. Do you Target, Ikea and flea markets and FOR MORE INFORMATION OR cially if you keep in mind the things have a crafty friend? Ask her to create scatter a handful on each table with TO MAKE A RESERVATION, VISIT that are important to you and your DIY place cards or giveaways. Does shimmering votives. Fill them with a WESTIN.COM/BOOKCADILLAC OR groom, rather than the most expen- your sister have a green thumb? Put bud or two, or even a simple, sculp- CALL 1.313.442.1600. sive of everything. At the end of the her to work choosing a florist and tural branch — much less costly. ■ day, you will be left with fantastic being their point person, or memories, a day of love and fun — if she’s willing, let her design the beginning of a life together. the florals herself. PRIORITIZE Choose three com- THINK OUT OF THE ponents of your wedding that speak (WEDDING) BOX the most of you and your groom, and Choose a venue that’s focus your dollars on those. Have you already loaded with ambi- always dreamed of walking down ence, like a restaurant, a the aisle in a fairy-tale gown? Start museum, even the zoo, your budget with the dress. Does where the decor is ready music rock your world? Plan to spend to go. You can save tons money on the band or DJ that will on extras like chairs, linens, motivate the mood you want your china and more. party to have. If you focus on the facets that thrill you the most, chanc- CHOP CHOP Be ruthless es are you won’t mind foregoing or when compiling your guest limiting the pieces that just aren’t as list. If you are consistent important to you. (no one from work; no one that you don’t know person- PLAN Once you know the most ally; no children), it helps to important pieces, you can get to spare feelings while trim- work. It can be helpful to hire an ming costs substantially. event planner, but that also incurs additional costs where you may not GO INFORMAL Let your want to spend the money. But if you invitations express your per- really feel you need the advice of an sonal style. You can still fol- expert, says Rebecca Schlussel, co- low the etiquette dicated by owner of Joe Cornell Entertainment Emily Post while saving dol- in Southfield, “Many planners will lars with downloadable and meet for a consultation, get you printable invitations, found organized, then be there for the big in slews on Etsy.com and day to tie it all together. There are other websites (sometimes many levels of usability.” they are even free), and It’s also helpful to take advan- often including an entire tage of the bridal and event expos suite with complementary that take place throughout the year response cards, place cards (visit michiganweddingslavin.com for and more. 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Dressed in a brand brother team Steve Jasgur and new suit or dress, these kids try to Rebecca Schlussel, to help these calm the butterflies in young adults learn the their stomachs before Above: Rebecca unwritten rules they are being called to the Schlussel of West expected to follow. Torah for the very first Bloomfield talks with On a Wednesday time. You may think Scott Katz, 11, of evening Hebrew school they are the only one Farmington Hills. session back in February, in the building going around 35 sixth- and through a rite-of-passage ritual. seventh-graders at Adat Shalom However, their peers sitting in Synagogue in Farmington Hills the sanctuary are also enduring were treated to an afternoon their own coming-of-age test as off from their regular stud- they navigate the bar/bat mitzvah ies to a 90-minute Joe Cornell ceremony and party circuit. It may Entertainment workshop. be their first exposure to a formal The workshop, complete with occasion in an increasingly infor- a candlelighting ceremony, cake mal society. and dancing, was a highly con- Bar and bat mitzvah etiquette densed sampling of a 12-week starts with getting that invite in course offered by the company the mail (and responding in a that teaches adolescents the fine prompt manner) and ends with points of attending a dance or knowing whom to thank at the other social occasion. end of the evening (the parents), Schlussel has been offer- and how many favors you are ing b’nai mitzvah etiquette for allowed to take at the end of the many years. Having just planned 1885760 C32 celebrate! | March 2014 Now Offering Party and Bat Mitzvah Dresses a December 2013 bar mitzvah I must offer you full disclo- for her own son, she now spoke sure here: In addition to being a through the lens of her personal writer, I am also the sixth-grade experience. Hebrew school teacher at Adat “When you get that invita- Shalom. Throughout the year, I’ve tion in the mail, find the family watched my students mature from calendar. As soon as you know an energetic bunch of little kids that date is clear, you respond into inquisitive, emerging young ‘yes’ and put the response card adults who demonstrate that they in the mail, or email your reply,” are prepared to do the work and she instructed the students, seated studying required to become a bar around a dance floor where they or bat mitzvah. would soon show off their best As their teacher, I get an inside moves. “Your friend really wants track on the mindset of the pre- you to come to their bar mitzvah, b’nai mitzvah scene. At the start and the parents really have to of class, a student will enthu- know how much food to get — siastically share the news with and how many napkins to order me that they received their bar/ from the caterer.” continued on page C34 6325 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfi eld | 248.539.3090 | mariasbridalcouture.com 1894600 Izzy Randel, 12, Scott Katz, 11, both of Farmington Hills; Matthew Brown, 12, of Franklin; Jacob Kroll, 12, of West Bloomfield; and Jessica Gordon, 11, of Farmington Hills play the family blowing out the candles at a bar mitzvah. We have FUN down to a science! Discover the place for bar mitzvahs, reunions, holiday parties and more! With more than 110,000 square feet of scientific exploration and event space, the Michigan Science Center accommodates groups of 20 to 2,000 for casual and elegant events. [email protected] or call 313.577.8400, ext. 442, for more information. Don’t forget to check out our Birthday packages online too. Affordable fun that’s sure to thrill every guest on your invitation list! 5020 John R. Street, Detroit, MI 48202 www.Mi-Sci.org Matthew Berg, 11, of Farmington talks with Rebecca Schlussel of West Bloomfield about the proper way to say thank you after a bar mitzvah. 1893670 celebrate! | March 2014 C33 INTRIGUEFINEST MUSIC & E NTERTAINMENT continued from page C33 Scott Katz, 11, of Farmington Hills practices being placed in a chair and held high by party goers. Provided Music & Wedding Receptions & Ceremonies bat mitzvah date and Torah por- “Always remember to introduce Entertainment for the tion. 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It is not acceptable to use Jasgur said. 1903860 any electronics in the building on At Temple Israel in West Shabbat, so students accustomed Bloomfield, Rabbi Marla Hornsten to being constantly wired may said that Joe Cornell Entertainment have to arrange pick-up times offered similar workshops to ado- with parents earlier or, at least, lescents, and proper dress and Beautiful use their phones outside the behavior in the sanctuary are dis- building or in a quiet corner. cussed in the classroom. Collection “We know that cell phones are “Most of all, I hope this is a a fact of life. But on Shabbat we conversation parents are having Of Day into Evening try to avoid these distractions as with their children long before much as possible so we can pray they are dropped off for the morn- For all Your with our community. If you must ing service,” Hornsten said. use a cell phone to contact your Andre Douville, executive direc- Special Occasions. parents for a ride home, please be tor of Temple Shir Shalom in West discrete about it,” Shere said. Bloomfield, said the congregation Shere added that options for prepares the entire bar mitzvah “boredom” during services include family for the occasion with a few taking a short break outside the meetings with the clergy that start Marguerite sanctuary in the synagogue’s 18 months prior to the big day. youth lounge, where there will be At these meetings, families are on the Boardwalk snacks to fend off mid-morning encouraged to come to services in 248.932.5253 hunger. It is also expected of them the months leading up to the bar 1890630 to be gracious guests. continued on page C36 C34 celebrate! | March 2014 1890850 celebrate! | March 2014 C35 continued from page C34 Steve Jasgur of West Bloomfield dresses up Matthew Brown, 12, of Franklin as the father of the bar mitzvah boy. schoolers who have been waking up early all week for school. Also, Shir Shalom will “ramp up” the number of ushers depending on the number of young guests. “We know times are different now. We expect a level of decorum in temple, such as no cell or bat mitzvah to become familiar phones and limited con- with services and to understand versations. But kids are kids, and what will be expected of them. we know they are going to be During these meetings, a family antsy. Sometimes, you have to be may want to share some informa- a little forgiving,” Douville said. tion on the kinds of kids who are So, to my young friends in the coming to the temple for services. bar/bat mitzvah circuit, and you know who you are: Do yourself a 1904790 If there will be a large amount of non-Jewish kids, the families have favor. Learn how to sit in services. the option of inserting a one or Take the time to follow along with two-lined “synagogue primer” in your friends’ Torah reading to give their invitation envelope about them your support — after all behavior and dress expectations. that’s what you are there for. The temple has also adjusted There will be a bagel with your the start time of services on name on it waiting for you at the Friday nights from 8 to 7:30 p.m. Kiddush as your reward for good BOOK YOUR to accommodate sleepy middle behavior. ■ Pizza Party's or Cloud 9 DJ Party's PACKAGES AVAILABLE 24 INCH 8 PC. 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Lynne Konstantin | Contributing Writer hrowing a bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, bridal Tor baby shower, even a reunion? Expert help is avail- able. Get to know a few of Metro Detroit’s busiest event planners (but they’ll always have time for you!). BONNIE COLEMAN STEINBOCK, owner of %NGAGEMENT 2INGS s 7EDDING "ANDS s ,OOSE 'EMS Elm Events LLC in Royal #USTOM $ESIGNS s "AR"AT -ITZVAH 'IFTS s &REE 'IFT 7RAP Oak, (248) 515-2800. *EWELRY 2EPAIR s 7ATCH 2EPAIR s ,IBERAL 2ETURN 0OLICY .EWEST &ASHIONS IN ALL PRICE RANGES WHAT DOES A CLIENT GET WHEN THEY HIRE YOU? /RCHARD ,AKE 2D ON THE "OARDWALK Great service and organiza- (248) 851-5030 tion — with a smile. I can get involved as much or as little as JUSTIN MUNTER PHOTOGRAPHY a client needs, including help- Lauren Jackson was the planner and ing choose invitations; deter- the client at her daughter, Sami’s, bat mining the creative look of the mitzvah at Andiamo Novi. Uncle Buck’s event with linens, florals, decor, entertainment and so on; coordi- kins, guest towels and gift items. nating with all the vendors; creat- But I also have relationships with Party Rental... ing floor plans and itineraries; and many outside vendors as well. I providing checklists for clients to attend conferences to stay up to stay on track. date on the latest trends, fashions "Just Add Guests!" and ideas. WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY? It is their party, not mine. So I listen WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS to my clients and give my opinions, HAVE YOU SOLVED? but it is my job to help them create A bat mitzvah party was held at a their vision. I also want my client museum that would not allow any to be a guest at their own party — glitter inside — but the center- nobody should be tapping them on pieces were loaded with it. I had the shoulder with questions. a bottle of clear acrylic spray in my car, so we took all the center- ANDREA SOLOMON, pieces outside, sprayed them and owner of Andrea Solomon let them dry. The museum curator Wedding and Event did the white-glove test, and we Planner in West Bloomfield, passed. Andreasolomon.com JANIS STERNBERG, owner WHAT DOES A CLIENT GET of JSA Personalized in Oak WHEN THEY HIRE YOU? Park, (248) 225-1274. It starts with a complimentary consultation. It is up to me to make WHAT DOES A CLIENT GET sure the client’s event lives up to WHEN HIRING YOU? CHIAVARI CHAIRS l LINENS l TENTS l TABLES l MUCH MORE! his or her expectations. They get a custom party with one- stop shopping. I do many pieces HOW ARE YOU UNIQUE? of the party myself, including 248-666-5432 I offer invitations, place cards balloons, centerpieces, signs, give- Under New Ownership thank-you notes, computer and aways, party assisting and chaper- 3160 Haggerty, West Bloomfield, MI l www.unclebucksparty.com hand calligraphy, programs, nap continued on page C40 1904080 C38 celebrate! | March 2014 Mark Zarkin & Steve Lelli “AT YOUR SERVICE!” Where Food is King 248 994 1111 | www.lellisinn.com Make your private event bookings for any day of the week. Whether it be a holiday event, business dinner, birthday, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bar or bat mitzvah, client entertainment, wine dinner or a family celebration; we will treat you and your guests to the highest quality of service and incredible food that will be remembered for years to come. 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My father is [30-year veteran local I’ve helped organize candlelight- bandleader] Simone Vitale, so I ing ceremonies when the parents have literally grown up in this or grandparents are divorced and industry. not speaking but need to be hon- ored with a candle. WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS 1904500 HAVE YOU SOLVED? MELISSA GEDRICH, A major rainstorm completely Great owner of Mel G. Events in flooded a carpeted tent eight Farmington Hills, hours pre-party. We took care of it. For Any melgevents.com. LAUREN FINSILVER Simcha! WHAT DOES A CLIENT GET JACKSON, owner of WHEN HIRING YOU? Leave it to Lauren Event The newest trend in lighter, great fl avor desserts using fresh fruits, I have been planning corporate Planning + Design in real butter and pure ingredients. Available by the slice or whole, Commerce Township, Stop by the Pizza4Dessert counter at Trifl es to sample before you buy! events for more than 15 years, but last year added “day-of” helper to Leaveittolaurenevents.com. 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A person can benefit from a plan- 5SJþFT4UPSF)PVST.PO4BUBNQNt4VOEBZBNQN 1904410 I’ve found that hiring someone to ner if they feel overwhelmed by provide “day-of” help is usually the planning process or are just not on the top of anyone’s bud- busy with the stress of their own get list — but after almost every everyday lives. Planners save cli- HEBREW & ENGLISH CUSTOM INVITATIONS event, clients tell me they couldn’t ents time researching vendors for have done it without me. items such as linens, chairs, light- ing, music, photographers and so MELISSA VITALE on and can actually save a client HORTICK, owner of Melissa money because of our expertise, Vitale Hortick Event Planner asking the right questions and in West Bloomfield, (248) relationships with vendors. ■ 672-8687. What To Ask A Prospective Planner • Will I be dealing with you or with someone else in your office? CUSTOM HANDMADE KETUBOT • Are you willing to work within my budget? 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Find us on Facebook 1890640 The Write Stuff! 248-851-9626 www.writestuffprinting.com The Crystal Ballroom Invitations • Computerized Calligraphy • Printing f you are from Southeast as beautiful. Architects sought Michigan, the coolest place castles in Italy as inspiration when [email protected] I to be right now is Detroit. designing parts of the building. It is an old gem juxtaposed with They designed light fixtures and young visionaries finding ways to chandeliers, decorative arches, Envelope addressing make memories in a city they are medallions, plaster decorations proud to claim. and a myriad of other artistic Invitations • Placecards The Masonic Temple parallels details that are unique to the Napkins • Thank you notes this idea of old and new in a Masonic Temple. sense that it has been around for The building contains a variety Weekend itineraries more than 85 years and is con- of public spaces including two Save the date invitations stantly finding innovative ways to theaters, two ballrooms and sev- keep its doors open — not just its eral other spaces that can serve as And more! front doors, but also the doors to banquet halls. all 1,037 rooms. No, that is not a Two halls in the Masonic typo. The Detroit Masonic is the Templ e have been pegged as ideal Discounts available on multiple orders largest Masonic temple in the places for celebratory events: world. specifically bar and bat mitzvahs. Sure, it is big, but it is equally One, the Fountain Ballroom, is C42 celebrate! | March 2014 History Elegance & Romance Masonic Theater a 16,640-square-foot visionary nal fixtures and drapery, and a space, which can be set up to your space with some of the top acous- specifications. It is contemporary tics in the world. and includes fountain-shaped The Crystal Ballroom, the Merge to form magical memories at pillars that illuminate light in Fountain Ballroom and the the room. It can seat 700 people Masonic Theater have seen the The Masonic while still having space for guests crowds of corporate breakfasts, Photo Courtesy of Michelle Ramos 7+(¬0$621,&¬2)¬'(752,7¬¬¬7(03/(¬$9(18(¬¬'(752,7¬0,¬ to dance the night away. The press conferences, weddings, 3 ¬¬(;7¬¬¬) ¬ ¬¬:::7+(0$621,&&20 Fountain Ballroom has a stage engagements, electronic dance gg 000000 perfect for a DJ to set up shop and music (EDM) concerts, fashion get the party started. shows, showers and even boxing The second ideal room for a events — why not a bar mitzvah? b’nai mitzvah party is the Crystal For information on pricing or Ballroom. The ballroom is so reservations, contact Dorothy ornately decorated; it essentially Bennick at (313)-832-7100 ext. does not need anything else. With 251. ■ a full wooden floor, guests can dance virtually anywhere in the space. The design has been the same since the 1920s, and its beauty cannot be denied. Capacity can be upwards of 350 guests depend- ing on choice of layout. Better yet, imag- ine renting out the entire main theater! With removable chairs on the floor level, the entire space can be converted into a huge arena to design as you please. Take center stage and plan to wow guests with the incredible architecture, origi- 1904400 celebrate! | March 2014 C43 Personal Touch Custom benchers for any celebration. Ronelle Grier | Contributing Writer eciting the grace or explanations of the after meals, or prayers and practices, RBirkat HaMazon, such as the bencher is a time-honored Jewish Lewis created for the custom, especially at cel- wedding of Aaron ebrations such as wed- Konvisser and Hailing dings and b’nai mitzvah. “Diana” Huang. While Prayer booklets known the bride had converted as benchers, from the to Judaism, most of Yiddish word “to bless,” her family members Joe Lewis have become common were not familiar with accessories at these events, helping Jewish wedding customs, so Lewis guests to follow the service and included explanations of the chup- serving as a keepsake of the occa- pah (wedding canopy) and other sion. traditions. Joe Lewis, Oak Park resident and “You want to welcome your lifelong scholar of Jewish tradition, guests, and you don’t want to is known for creating customized leave them scratching their heads benchers through his home-based and feeling out of place,” Lewis company, the Singlish Publication said. Society. The bencher for the Konvisser- Lewis, who started his business Huang wedding included childhood 25 years ago, said he began mak- photos of the bride and groom, Hold your next simcha at Beth Shalom! ing his own benchers to accom- words of devotion written by the modate family members who were couple, and greetings from both uncomfortable with the traditional sets of parents, translated into Elegant Fun books because they did not read English and Chinese. The cover Hebrew. artwork, designed by an artist in “Sometimes you have people San Diego, was also used on the coming to a Jewish experience, and couple’s ketubah. they feel out of place because they “It was a perfect way to blend don’t know what to do,” Lewis the two cultures in a book that said. “We show them what to everyone could understand,” expect and what to do.” said the groom’s mother, Zieva His prayer books feature a three- Konvisser of West Bloomfield, “and column format with Hebrew, stan- the way he translates things is dard transliteration, and an English really so beautiful.” Beth Shalom translation written by Lewis. Marcia Tilchin, the cantor at is the One! “The translations make the Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin, prayers sing-able, so everyone can Calif., had no time to spare when follow along,” he said. she contacted Lewis one month Our beautiful social hall can Some books include footnotes before her daughter Sheindl’s bat seat up to 350 comfortably. Adjacent patio suitable 33 *UDFH$IWHU0HDOVƒ¨ é³ ç ± Þ Psalm 126 for chuppah or cocktail hour Grace After Meals Ɠ¨ é³ ç ± Þ Psalm 126 Reasonable rental fees ······································· Sing Psalm 126 on Shabbat, festivals and other festive occasions ······································ In mourning though they sow their seed, ėĥĆ ġþ ĖĂ şĠĜþ ĥĂ īþ Ťć ėą Hazorim bedima All kosher caterers welcome In happiness they’ll reap their yield. ţīĩć Īþ ĜėĂ ūĆ īĂ şþ EHULQD\LNW]RUX To sow the seed, bowed with grief ėĞć ĔţźĆ ğă ĜźŴğă ėĆ Haloch yelech uvacho Friendly, flexible staff The plowman plods his weary way; ĥīą ŤĆ ėČźą ŘĄ ġēĄ řă ģć no’se meshech hazara, His heart will surely feel relief ėūĆ īĂ ĔēŴĔþ ĜČēĆ ć ş bo yavo verina Bringing in the sheaves on harvest day. ĘĜĭĆ Ūć ğĉ ēēĀ řă ģć no’se alumotav. Call (248) 547-7970 to arrange a visit! 1 “Then will-be-filled with joy our mouth, and our tongue with joy.” shade Added sometimes | ³ Ú à ° ¢ Prayer | ŴĭēŘć šă Īą Ĝþ Ęą Scripture | Ŵĭà ēŘć šå ă Īą Ĝþ Ęą Torah 14601 Lincoln Road • Oak Park, Michigan 48237 Portions of a bencher page showing the Hebrew, English and transliteration. 1904000 C44 celebrate! | March 2014 Tiffany Elie Makeup Artistry 248.797.8131 [email protected] Bar and Bat Mitzvah | Wedding Special Occasion | Portrait The cover of a bencher Lewis made for the Konvisser-Huang wedding mitzvah last fall. Lewis was able to meet Tilchin’s tight deadline with a bencher that exceeded her expec- tations. “It had a personalized cover with the (bat mitzvah) invitation and a photo of Sheindl at age 6,” Tilchin Makeup application | Makeup lessons | Custom brow shaping | Faux eye lashes | Lash and brow tinting said. “It’s footnoted with a poetic In Studio or On Location 1902300 translation that’s meant to be sung. 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Everybody came to that had a plan for celebrat- house. They swam in the pool. M ing their 60th wedding We barbecued every Sunday with anniversary this past June. The former friends and relatives and the kids Detroiters would fly to Michigan from had parties; boy, did they have their home in Boca Raton, Fla., and parties. They used to kick us out spend the evening at dinner with of the house and tell us to go friends and family. on vacation for two days. Once, Their kids had a better plan. we left, but we didn’t go out of They would go to Steven Lelli’s on town. We booked a room at a the Green in Farmington Hills and be hotel in Dearborn. Then we drove joined by more friends and more fam- up our street and there were like ily, who would bear witness to a sur- 400 cars parked there!” prise wedding vow renewal, complete Their son Marc said, “My with a chuppah, a rabbi and an memories of growing up are artistically created ketubah (Jewish how everybody was always wel- marriage contract). come at our home. On Sundays, “We knew we were going to din- my grandparents were at the ner, but when we came outside on the house,” he said. “And my friends patio of the restaurant and saw all the and my brothers’ friends could people, we weren’t sure exactly what walk in any time to visit or even was going on,” Marilyn said. “Then for dinner. And those values are we saw our grandchildren — Kari, now my values. My house is Ben, Jessica, Shelby, Katie and Jake — always open.” holding the poles of the chuppah and Marilyn and Mel, who were the rabbi with a ketubah in his hand. both born in Detroit, came from Then the rabbi asked if we would homes where family was fore- renew our vows. most. “We had a very close-knit “I said, ‘Certainly.’” family,” Mel said. “What we On the outdoor deck of the restau- learned from our parents we rant, with a backdrop of trees and passed on to our kids. We are golfers, Rabbi Joshua Bennett of Temple all very close, and we spend a Israel in West Bloomfield spoke about lot of time with our children and marriage and family and the future. grandchildren; not because they Rabbi Bennett with Marilyn and Mel Rothenberg during the vow renewal ceremony “We got married again,” Mel said. are our family but because we “The rabbi asked, ‘Do you take this enjoy being together. And it goes woman to be your wife —again?’ I tation, marriage license and family photos. both ways.” said, ‘Of course.’” The 35 guests included three who also had “My parents are my dearest and closest “There was not a doubt in our minds,” Marilyn attended the Rothenberg’s wedding at the friends, first and foremost,” said Marilyn and said. Holiday Manor in Detroit on June 4, 1953: Mel’s son Harold. “The relationship we share is Mel said, “We wouldn’t change our life Marilyn’s Aunt Marsha Ross, Mel’s cousin one I share with my children as well. together for anything in the world. We feel very Seymour Wander and Andi’s mom, Bea Vinokour. “I learned from them that it is so important blessed to have each other.” Long before Andi married Marc and became for your partner to be your very best friend. They part of the Rothenberg family, their families are certainly an example of what marriage is; Festivities were connected. “My grandparents and Marc’s they have been through so much together and The celebration was planned by the couple’s grandparents were good friends and that’s they work as a team. sons and daughters-in-law, Marc and Andi of how Marilyn and Mel and my parents became “Both of my kids are beyond close with my West Bloomfield, Harold “Hersh” and Caryn of friends,” she said. “My aunt on my father’s side parents. I speak to my parents on a daily basis, Farmington Hills and Howard of Farmington. was Marilyn’s bridesmaid.” and my kids speak to them just as often. They Andi created a scrapbook of memories for are incredible grandparents, and we are so fortu- Marilyn and Mel that included a copy of their Family Values nate to have the close relationship we have with wedding announcement that ran in the Jewish “When our kids were growing up we had the them. My kids love being with their grandpar- ‘fun house,’” Mel said. “There were always kids News, their original ketubah, their wedding invi- continued on page C48 C46 celebrate! | March 2014 continued from page C46 Serving Creative Comfort ,QVSLUHGE\0RGHUQ(XURSHDQ&XLVLQH NOW Marilyn and Mel with their new ketubah OPEN :LQHV &UDIW – – 100 %HHUV 150 Spirits& 2SHQ(YHU\GD\ 6RXWK2OG:RRGZDUG%LUPLQJKDPŧWKHELUGDQGWKHEUHDGFRP 1904100 The Rothenberg family at the party: Mel, Marilyn with Harold, Caryn, Marc, Andi, Kari, 25, Shelby, 22, Jessica, 25, Katie, 22, Ben, 24, Jake, 19, and Howard. ents and we love spending time An avid golfer, Mel, rightly so, as a family. My kids used to call proudly announced his recent my parents at 12:30 a.m. My kids “eagle” (hole played in two would drive over and my parents strokes under par) on the golf would make waffles for them. course. “My daughter and her friend “We always enjoyed spending 1902050 just went to visit them in Florida time together, but it was harder and they played dominoes and to do during the working years, Rummikub all night. My kids look while were raising our family,” to them for advice and for fun. Mel said. They adore them.” Marilyn was an owner at Just Marilyns women’s clothing store Time To Spend Together in Southfield for 18 years, and Mel After decades of spending winters is retired from the home improve- in Florida, the Rothenbergs moved ment company All Type Sash there from Farmington Hills three that he co-owned for 35 years in years ago. 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