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Cleveland Jewish News Vi became synonymous with Cavalcade columnist Violet the Cleveland Jewish News Spevack began her career on and she made the people she March 5, 1965 and wrote her wrote about celebrities. ﬁnal column on Jan. 30, 2015. She also turned into quite a In those nearly 50 years, celebrity herself. she interviewed thousands of If Vi wasn’t there, it wasn’t people, including hundreds news. As her countless fans of celebrities, and wrote would say, “You weren’t really thousands of stories and in the paper unless you were columns that focused on in Cavalcade!” the society scene in Greater Vi, thanks for all the Cleveland. memories!

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Thanks for the people, places and memories, Vi.

From Tose Who Served as President of Te Cleveland Jewish News

Max Axelrod* Lloyd Schwenger* Donald K. Freedheim Gary S. Shamis Marc W. Freimuth Wilton S. Sogg* Peggy Garson Harold S. Stern victor gelb Norman Wain Bruce M. Hennes James M. Yasinow Martin Marcus Ben D. Zevin* *of blessed memory

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Violet MaViolet wroterc her ﬁrst5, 1965columnCAVALCADE WhenWhen it it all all beganbegan in in 1965 1965 ... American culture was awash ... Jewish Cleveland was in transition in soaps, musicals when Cavalcade debuted

SEAN MARTIN “The Sound of Music” premièred at the Special to the CJN Rivoli Theatre in New York City. hen the Cleveland Jewish “My Fair Lady” won eight Academy News debuted in 1964, cre- Awards. Julie Andrews won an Oscar for Wated after the closure of “Mary Poppins.” The Jewish Independent and of The Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang ap- Jewish Review and Observer, Cleve- peared on the cover of TIME magazine, and “A land’s Jews were already successful Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first Peanuts suburbanites, living in Cleveland television special, debuted on CBS. Heights, University Heights, Beach- wood, and other suburbs to the east. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Cleveland’s foremost rabbi, Abba Voting Rights Act into law, guaranteeing Hillel Silver, had just died, in late No- African-Americans the right to vote. vember 1963. The May Company was The Beatles performed the first stadium still at the corner of Cedar and War- concert in the history of rock, playing for rensville Center Roads, and Corky & 55,000 at Shea Stadium in New York City. Lenny’s was just down the road on Rock group debuts throughout the year in- Cedar. cluded Jefferson Airplane, The Doors and The leaders of The West Side Tem- the Grateful Dead. ple had just begun their work on be- The soap opera “Days of Our Lives” half of Soviet Jewry, and Fairmount debuted on NBC. Bill Cosby, starring in “I Temple’s Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld Spy,” became the first African-American to returned home wounded from voter headline a television show. registration work in Mississippi, the victim of a beating by whites opposed The Temptations had their first hit, to civil rights. Dorothy Fuldheim “My Girl.” brought Cleveland the news on WEWS. The average cost of new house was In 1965, when Violet Spevack’s col- $13,600, a first-class postage stamp cost umn debuted in the CJN, Cleveland was The first Cavalcade column, March 5, 1965. Violet asked people to “keep 5 cents, a new car cost $2,650 – and gas cost “the best location in the nation,” and the me informed of interesting sidelights that you’d like to share with others … 31 cents per gallon. Jewish community poised itself for even anecdotes, personal insights, human highlights.” Medicare and Medicaid were created greater growth. The Federation made a as part of the Social Security Act. commitment to downtown Cleveland, opening a new building designed by Ed- Pope Paul VI issued the Nostra Aetate ward Durell Stone on Euclid Ave. at E. 18th St. Longtime community lead- Doctrine that established a bond between the Roman Catholic church ers Henry L. Zucker and Sidney Z. Vincent were both promoted at the and Jews. Federation, ensuring there would be a smooth transition to the new loca- The first Gen Xers were born. tion and continued growth. Jewish youth were in for a change, too. 1965 was the last year of Camp “Hogan’s Heroes,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “Get Smart” and “Green Wise in Painesville before its relocation to the Eugene and Blanche Halle Acres” all debuted on TV. Park in Burton. Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a perfect game It was the start of a new era to be chronicled by Violet Spevack. against the Chicago Cubs. (The Dodgers would win the World Series Sean Martin, Ph.D., is associate curator for Jewish history at The Western against the Minnesota Twins.) Reserve Historical Society. –Compiled by Bob Jacob

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With much respect and admiration for all of your beautiful words and contributions to our community! Violet Fondly, Marilyn & Jerry Adelstein Chatted ywith multi-talented performer SInterviewept with. 20,Rabbi and1968 bestselling Jul 18, 1975 author Herbert Tarr Joel Grey of Cleveland during a long- distance telephone call

To Vi, Talked to Mrs. A.J. Heschel, Junwidow of thee late, 8, world1973 – Interviewedy Canadian actor Lou Jacobi alsoJul known for 18, his personable1975 With love renowned Jewish philosopher Rabbi Herbert Tarr Molly Picon and friendship show-biz personalities Frida Kon and David Klein Talked offg stage with David Reminiscedg about the life and kids SteinbergAu about. 10, his life1973 as withAu Molly Picon,. 8, a 1975well-known an actor, comedian, producer, enduring personality of the theater and and director the television industry Congratulations on your retirement. Thank you for all the wonderful At a dinner table at La Place Comedian Jan Murray discussed memories. Din Beachwood,ec. 7, Violet 1973 got Ofriendshipsct. 10, and Passover1975 dinners Mrs. A.J. Heschel with her to know TV personality and daughter, Suzannah with Violet Sharon & Jerry author Sam Levenson Schmelzer As a guest speaker at Fairmount A fun-ﬁlled interview with Joan Temple,Oct. show-biz 17, 1975 personality George My very best NRiverso aboutv. her15, upcoming 1974 fame as a Joel Grey Jessel talked to Violet about his wishes comedian personal life and growing up Jewish for a wonderful year ahead for you. Violet interviewed songwriter and musician Sammy Cahn You are Violet talkedy to actor and author Al most special. Jul 11, 1975 Oct. 31, 1975 Brown about his retirement as the .Joan Rivers Love, Council Gardens director Carol Landau

Dear Vi, Congratulations To a Gifted Writer: Thanks for all Mazel Tov !To Vi, on an If you read your name in on such a great Vi- A lady outstanding Violet’s column, you made it our years of With Admiration accomplishment! of Vim & Vigor! career. in the Jewish community. friendship. & Love Happy Best Wishes Your sister Gertie

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Mazel Tov Vi! Violet Loren Chylla The Adcom Group While in town directing, Jerome Lawrence Violet ptalked about her 18, 1975 Ntalkedo tov. Violet 21, about 1975 his childhood and JewishA rootsri withl 14, comedian 1978 how he became a writer and performer Victor Borge Thanks for all of the

fond memories. Discussed Jewish heritage with super Laughed withy king of one- Congratulations on 18, 1975 linersJul Henny Youngman 28, 1978 again Dperformer,ec. Anthony 12, 1975Newley, and Sammy Cahn your retirement. popular composer Burt Bacharach after four years in a personal one-on-one interview Jim, Robert, Bill & Joe Applebaum Gorge Applebaum . 8, 1975 American stand-up comedian and actor Don RicklesJun talkede 11,with Violet1976 about his life and Violet talked with Nancy being Jewish Henny Youngman FKlopper,eb. known 12, for 1982being one of the youngest casting directors To Vi, With a Song SWhilee visitingpt. friends24, in1976 Cleveland, Swim Oct. 10, 1975 Champ of Toronto Olympics Uri Bergman Did a telephone Interview with opera and Broadway performer in My Heart discussed training and winning gold medals Don Rickles MaJan Peercerc 26, 1982 with Violet Love , Had a telephone interview with talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael Eppie Oct. 17, 1975 Violet psat down with movie and TV star Tony Curtis (Bernie Marc 29, 1985 Schwartz)A ri afterl a 29,Cleveland 1977 Press Book and Author luncheon to discuss Judaism and raising children We honor our darling Violet Interviewed local actor Larry Benjamin for his rave reviews in And really owe her a huge debt, FOscare Madison’sb. 7, 1986 CVLT production of “The Odd Couple” For all the love and fun since we’ve met Talked with Mickey Katz, an American comedian and actor who And lessons she’s taught us, Nspecializesov. in 25,Jewish 1977 humor, about his then newly released From Aleph to Zet. autobiography, “Papa, Play For Me” Telephone interview with solo performer and interpreter of With love, FJewisheb. music, 28, Paul 1986Zim Iris & Mort November www.novemberphilanthropy.org

Violet- Violet, Congratulations, You are an Greetings to our friend Violet. Te classiest constellation Thanks and thank you Congratulations amazing person in the for all the memories for your dedication After all of these years, Cleveland Cavalcade who is loved dearly, I am happy to celebrate to my very dear and support of & Congratulations and -- with you. friend, Violet. One of our father’s “because we know our community. I remember all of the Your friends you, we have been wonderful events we shared. fondest favorites. Warmly, at the changed for good!!” Lori Weinstein Devorah Alevsky Menorah Park Foundation Love, Mikki Eigen Rocker The Adelman, Apple and Butchie Udelson & Joel Eigen & Vincent families David Sherriff 30 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | MAY 15, 2015 CJN.ORG

Violet Mazel Talked Jan. to author 20,1989 and Holocaust survivor Alicia Appleman- Tov! Jurman about speaking out for her family in her book

Eric & Patty Rubin Telephonep interview with former Clevelanders Jim Stark and StevenA Robinerril about3, 1992being shown in the Cleveland International Film Festival The bases are loaded with, front row from left, Cleveland Indians pitchers Jaret Wright, Dave Buba and Steve Karsay: and three fans, back row from left, Harley Kravitz, Mike Belkin and Richard Koblentz. Let’s ﬁll our Talked top the multi-talented performer of stage, screen and television,Se t Joel. 25, Grey of1992 Cleveland, after he was inducted into The world with Cleveland Play House Hall of Fame Talked with long-time show-biz promoter and impresario more Violets. NSyd Friedmanov. 19, 1993 Love, Talked withy social activist Evelyn Bonder about being inducted Lenore into Jul the Ohio Senior 16, Citizens 1993 Hall of Fame Met and discussed Judaism with nationally known singer, songwriterJan. and 5, composer 1996 Julie Silver Bletcher

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Violet Our Vital, Interviewed feminist activist Alix Kates Shulman, Violet Violet interviewed the president of Kenyon after she spoke at the opening meeting of the Violet Vivacious, Vibrant Oct. 17, 1997 College, Jun Ron eSharp 28, 2002 National Council of Jewish Woman Mazel Tov Scribe ! Todah Rabah Enid & David Rosenberg Fred and Sally Spent time at Progressive Field, later known as Ja- Talked with sole charter member for the Cleveland p Isenstadt cobsS eField,t with. 3, Cleveland 1999 Indians pitchers helping Woman’sJun Orchestra,e 3, Sabrina2005 Braun Berman fund for children to play baseball and softball

Spoke with Elaine Rembrandt, actress, Talked with actor, Aug. 3, 2007 ! teacher, freelance writer and former Ndirector,o v.producer 2, and2001 cultural arts director of the Jewish author Henry Winkler Community Center of Cleveland, about her way to go... in a telephone inter- one-woman plays Here’s to Violet Spevack and view about his family her many years of Cavalcade. and being “The Fonz” in “Happy Days” Violet interviewed Jeff Samuel, a DJ in Dclubs ine Europec. 10, and 2010Asia, while he was in Randy Myeroff, CEO cohencpa.com Cleveland visiting his parents Ron Cohen, Partner Emeritus Henry Winkler Timeline compilled by Selby Ginis

Vi, You are an inspiration to so many of us! Thank you for your many contributions A Mazel Tov to the Cleveland Jewish News. You are truly one of a kind! Love, and a special toast Kevin, Daryn, Cooper & Carson Adelstein to our good friend!

Vi Spevack We love you

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Violet, We treasure the Vi says: ThanksViol for theet Cavalcade memories! Violet important role you have played six decades, rubbing elbows with local founding members of Temple Emanu El. VIOLET SPEVACK dignitaries as well as national celebrities I became the first history teacher there. in our lives! ON CAVALCADE who came to town. World War II had just ended and young [email protected] I will tell you there’s no community like couples were coming back to Cleveland, and the Jewish community in Cleveland. many were joining temples. I became part Much Love, I wrote my first column for the Cleveland There’s nothing like our institutions of this very exciting young congregation. I Arlene and Phil Fine Jewish News on March 5, 1965. After some – the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, the talked to one of my students who now lives 2,500 weekly columns and hundreds more Jewish Federation of Cleveland, the JCC, in New York, and he said the only teacher feature stories, it’s time for me to give my Siegal College, to name a few – and our he remembered from Cleveland was his old, manual typewriter a rest. synagogues. fifth-grade teacher, Spevack. At 98 years young (“I think I’m 98”), The Hebrew Academy is truly Dave accompanied me to many events it’s become more difficult for me to cover outstanding. I greatly admired the Desslers, and was well liked in the community. My In 1937 Violet and I met community events, and I’ve come to the and I became friendly with them. longtime friend, Evel Barcus, also was at at Camp Anisfield and realization that I’ve enjoyed a great career – I remember Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, my side at many of them. You won’t find a shared many coincidences. perhaps the longest career of any columnist Rabbi Israel Porath, Rabbi Barnett dearer friend than Evel. We both had brothers in the country. I’ve reported on hundreds of Brickner and his wife Rebecca, Rabbi I remember Sam Miller, Sid Vincent, named Leonard and sisters simchahs and milestones. Armond Cohen and Libby Braverman. They Henry Zucker, Judah Rubenstein, Herman named Gertie. In 1940, we I’ve had the time of my life covering were some of our great leaders, brilliant Eigen, the Ratners, the Goldbergs, the even got married on the our Jewish community through the lens of people. Cantor Saul Meisels was one of the Mandels, the Stashowers and the Kazen- same day. my society column, first called Cleveland great cantors. He taught many young people Alevsky family. I’ve covered so many great Her loyal friendship has Cavalcade and then just Cavalcade. I’ve who became cantors, and we haven’t seen a people that I know I’ve left many of you out. enhanced my life for all had the great fortune of chronicling events cantor like him since. He was so special. I also had the good fortune of covering these years. throughout the Jewish community over My husband Dave and I were among the Don Rickles, George Burns, Milton Berle, Evel Barcus

Thanks for the memories.... Warmly, Mimi Becker and Fred Richman

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Monty Hall, Buddy Hackett, Joan of my community and the Cleveland Rivers and Henny Youngman. Jewish News has become an important This job allowed meViol to travel parte oft it. around the world and report on Jewish The CJN has had an enormous happenings. I also led many tours to impact on my life. Israel and I have spoken to many, many I used to go home with papers from organizations. Philadelphia and Baltimore and other I remember the CJN’s first office, cities. I never saw a column like mine on Payne Avenue that featured in Cleveland. My the warmth of cousin Vivian Witt the community, was a writer for the lauding the CJN and said there Violet wrote her final column leadership and was a job opening. Jan. 30, 2015 what they did – I applied to Arthur and the social Weyne and he looked at “Green’s swirl. That’s what I wrote about: Pasture,” my columns from Temple the social swirl. There was no other Emanu El, and he hired me on the spot. column exactly like mine. It was a one I think I got $6 per column, maybe $5. I and only. I think our paper is a one and worked for every editor the paper has only too. had – Arthur Weyne, Jerry Barach, I can’t thank you all enough for the incomparable Cindy Dettelbach, reading my columns and most of all, Michael Bennett, and now Bob Jacob. for letting me into your homes every I’ve been a writer from my days at week. Glenville High School to the temple Until we meet again! bulletin to the CJN. I’m very proud

Our deep admiration and appreciation to Vi for your 50 years of knowledgeable coverage of our community with wit and wisdom. You have been a pillar of both the CJN and our community.

Kol Hakavod!

Ann and Marc Freimuth

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Mazel Tov on CongratulationsVi, your remarkable on your retirement achievements! With love & admiration, Good& best Luck wishes! Barbara Spevack David and Marilyn Elk Arthur and Jody Elk Lynn, Gary, Corey, Emily & Hillary Spevack our families and everyone at Elk & Elk Sherri, Brett, Hillary & Ashley Kaufman

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Jewish Federation JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CLEVELAND CONGRATULATES Violet Spevack Congratulations for her years of hard work and VIOLET SPEVACK dedication at the We commend your dedication and Cleveland Jewish News passion to the Cleveland Jewish News To learn more about Jewish National Fund, please contact and our Jewish community. Mindy Feigenbaum, Director, Northern Ohio at [email protected] or 216.292.8733. Mazel tov!

Reneé Chelm Stephen H. Hofman Board Chair President

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Mazel Tov to Violet Spevack Walter | Haverfeld on her retirement

Salutes Temple Emanu El wishes Vi as much success in her retirement as in her years of dedicated reporting for the Cleveland Jewish News. Violet Spevack!

From one your many admirers, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Violet, Please continue to share with us your wit and wisdom. Congratulations on

May God Bless You. a remarkable career. Stanley Blum jjjjjjjjjjjj Kim Paul Singerman &

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Mazel Tov, Vi! We salute you on getting the Thanks for all your coverage of ‘scoop’ for 50 years! Sharon Friedman 'Bossman's Birthday Party' all Gena Cohen these years! He loved all the PR! David Kaufman Professional Realty May you be blessed until 120! Phone: 216-338-3233 Joan Wittenberg Email: [email protected] Fondly, Sharon www.sharonfriedmanhomes.com

Mazel Tov on your retirement. You are a great teacher Congratulations Violet! and friend!

With love and kisses, Serenity and Bruce Klotzman

Congratulations to MythBuster You’re amazing, you’re brilliant, Violet Spevack! “Growing old gracefully has a lot to do with your you’re one of a kind. attitude and openness to life. They enable you to reach out beyond yourself... and that’s really And you’ve always had important for aging successfully.” - MythBuster Violet Spevack an incredible mind. on successful aging With Love Always, 216.791.8000 www.benrose.org/mythbusters Jane Friedman

S tone GardenS celebrates our very own Violet SpeVack for her contributions to our In tribute to Community, and in Journalism for the past half-century. an extraordinary individual, the indefatigable We look forward to your ongoing story! Violet Spevack Best Wishes Vi! MeChayil el Chayil, from strength to strength! A Residence of MenoRAh PARk Rabbi Simcha Dessler Dr. Louis J. Malcmacher Rabbi Eli Dessler centeR foR senioR Living Educational Director President Financial Director

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Violet, For Violet, What a great achievement and a fabulous career. My Friend My Colleague Enjoy your well deserved My Conscientious Retirement: and Charismatic Reporter Charlotte and Armin Guggenheim Love always, Bill and Harriet Gould Cindy Dettelbach

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To the Vi-vacious Violet Spevack - Mazel Tov on your well-deserved retirement afer 50 years covering the Jewish Congratulations Mom community at the CJN. Every Friday, we read your Cavalcade column and kvelled with Jewish Cleveland together. Now, we can all say TODAH RABAH, thank you for We’re so proud of you your dedicated and passionate love of Cleveland. You’ve always been “Write On” We appreciate your generous coverage of our congregation over the years and always loved your joyful presence. We still hope you will join us for all our celebrations as we, Your Loving Children too, mark a milestone - 150 years. bonnie & Michael Chisling Vi, may you go fom strength to strength. Dina Spevack With gratitude, Jeffrey Spevack B’nai Jeshurun Congregation

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A bouquet of vivacious violets Dear Vi in honor of your retirement and loved reading your column through the years. your enormous contributions Enjoy your retirement in good health. to the Cleveland Jewish News Love,

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Violet,

Congratulations on your recent retirement!

We thank you for all of the wonderful memories and for the stories you have shared.

You have touched so many lives with your zeal for life, and we appreciate your friendship through the years.

We extend much love and wish you “sweet adventures”!

Your friends at Pierre’s