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Game Changer | Birmingham City Lifestyle
Before a big interview, veteran sportscaster Brad Galli sometimes rehearses the conversation in his head. He decides what he wants to cover, thinks through how the athlete or coach might respond and prepares follow-up questions so he’s ready for wherever the conversation leads. “I almost do like a reverse interview with myself. I try to play them in my head,” Galli explains. Preparation, he says, is an obsession, and he still wrestles with the feeling of never quite being ready.
Cover | Jewish Detroit Confronts a Growing Disability Housing Crisis
Jewish Detroit families are searching for safe, affordable and supportive housing for adult children with disabilities as Jarc, Gesher and Federation work towards future solutions. Editor’s Note: July is Disability Pride month. In this story, the JN looks at the challenges some of the families of disabled Jewish Detroiters face in finding housing. The author is also a parent of a young adult with a disabiity.
Sip, Sun, Repeat (All Summer Long)
Article by Jennifer Lovy Originally published in Birmingham City Lifestyle Lori Herron never thought of Michigan as wine country — especially not Southeast Michigan, where she grew up and lives now. Yet her passion for wine inspired her to change careers in her 40s and become a professional vigneron, the French term for a grape grower and winemaker.
Two Metro Detroit Women Took Up Fencing in Midlife — Now They’re Headed to Nationals
How two women found their competitive edge after age 40. Under the mask, jacket and layers of protective gear, Beth Vance and Lauren Hirsch move with the same intensity as other serious fencers. But the distinction between them and most is that Vance’s fencing journey began later in life, closer to age 40, while Hirsch’s began just four and a half years ago, at age 54. Vance, a retired IT sales professional, technically had her first fencing experience at Camp Walden.
Weather Bros Gone Wild
“Join for the mayhem, stay for the feels.” That’s the slogan prominently displayed on Alan Longstreet’s Instagram. And it’s apt. The on-air antics of Derek Kevra and Alan Longstreet present an entertaining mix of nonstop banter, frat-boy pranks and an electric aura of goofiness that make for great video content. When these two are together, the result is a blend of quick-witted conversation, on-camera mischief — and a genuine affection for each other that’s both hard to fake and charming to watch.
Walking The Line
In 2001, a car accident left Erica Coulston with a spinal cord injury, and at 23, she found herself paralyzed from the mid-chest down, with limited use of her hands and arms. “It basically took away the majority of my independence, especially initially. That was a really difficult thing to process as a young adult,” recalls the Bloomfield Hills resident.
Digital Apologies vs. Real Teshuvah: A Yom Kippur Reflection
Blanket apologies are trending, but Jewish tradition calls for more. Discover how rabbis and community members approach true repentance Right before Yom Kippur, Elisa Zabel’s Facebook friends will see her annual High Holiday post, which she shares as a reminder to others to think carefully about repentance. What you won’t see from her is an “I’m sorry if I hurt you” type of post, even though she notices others writing blanket apologies.
Local Rabbis Share How They Prepare Their High Holiday Sermons
With days to go until the start of the High Holidays, rabbis across Metro Detroit are polishing what for some has been a yearlong process of preparation for the most anticipated sermon of the year. With sanctuaries at their fullest on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the rabbi’s sermon presents a special opportunity to reach an entire congregation.
Creating Pathways
Adam Mayhew, the executive dean at Baker College, didn’t follow the usual path to higher education. Instead of heading straight to college after high school, he joined the Army, gaining real-world experience and consequently earning 12 credits toward his undergraduate degree, which he completed in his 30s.
Temple Israel Alumni Reunite for Unforgettable Youth Group Weekend
Temple Israel Youth Group alumni enjoy a special service at their former Detroit temple. For an entire weekend in early August, 150 mostly Baby Boomers from across the country relived some of the best days of their youth during a meticulously planned reunion designed to recreate the experience of attending a Temple Israel Youth Group Conclave. The event kept attendees busy all weekend, starting with a Shabbat dinner and Friday night service.
Best in Show
Featured Article Premier Pet Supply built a local empire on personal service and quality goods. Article by Jennifer Lovy Photography by Simran Bajwa Originally published in Troy City Lifestyle Ordering pet food and supplies online is so fast and convenient that it’s easy to forget there are other ways to shop. Mike Palmer, owner of Premier Pet Supplies, doesn’t discourage online shopping. He offers it, too (premierpetsupply.com).
Temple Israel's Youth Group Reunion Brings 1960s & ’70s Alumni Back Together
Temple Israel Youth Group and Michigan State Temple Youth alums from the 1960s-70s are invited to attend the two-day event. The 1960s and 1970s may be remembered for rock and roll and disco, tie-dye and bell-bottoms, the Vietnam War and Watergate. But, for some Detroit Jewish teens, those years were defined less by politics and pop culture and more by the friendships and experiences gained through temple youth group.
The Magic of Opening Day in Detroit
Opening Day in Detroit, widely regarded as an unofficial holiday, is a time when everyone is a Tigers fan. It's more than the start of a new season; it's a citywide celebration, bringing people together for what is arguably Detroit's biggest and best annual party. Collective anticipation and energy spill beyond the ballpark into area parking lots, bars, and restaurants.
Fowlerville Community Rallies Around Theater After Nazi Protest Disrupts Anne Frank Play
The incident occurred on Nov. 9 during the seventh of eight shows presented by the nonprofit theater organization. A small group of masked demonstrators waved Nazi flags and reportedly shouted antisemitic and racial slurs outside an American Legion Post in Howell, while inside, actors from the Fowlerville Community Theatre performed The Diary of Anne Frank. The incident occurred on Nov. 9 during the seventh of eight shows presented by the nonprofit theater organization.
SEEN Changemaker Cayden Brown is Representing the Voiceless
Cayden Brown was 6 years old when his parents went through what he describes as a messy divorce. It left him feeling confused by the legal system. But what impacted him the most, Cayden says, was the fact that the judge never talked to him or his brother — the two most affected by their parent's custody battle.
SEEN Changemaker Char'ly Snow is Fighting for Maternal Care
The only thing Char'ly Snow knows for sure about the origin of her name is that her mom chose it to honor Char'ly's grandfather, Charlie M. Thomas. Her mom died when Snow was 19, and she never got a chance to ask about the unique spelling of Char'ly (pronounced Shar-lee). Her grandmother guesses that Snow's mom used an apostrophe because she wanted her daughter's name to be different. "I guess it was fitting because I'm not one to try to fit in," Snow says. "I'm not afraid to disrupt things.
SEEN Changemaker Joe Warne Supports Firefighters Battling Cancer
Photos by Darrel Ellis for SEEN Ryan Phipps had never heard of Neighbors United when its founder Joe Warne showed up to hand him a check for nearly $3,000. The Dearborn Fire Department battalion chief had been diagnosed with throat cancer, and Warne’s organization is dedicated to helping firefighters who are diagnosed with the disease. "I tried to give it back to him,” Phipps says.
Neighbors United is Helping Metro Detroit Heroes
Neighbors United raises funds primarily to help firefighters in need — particularly those battling cancer — through fundraising walks, can and bottle drives, organization/corporate sponsorships, individual donations and events, like golf outings, a “dad bod” car wash and its annual gala. "If anybody's willing to hold a small fundraiser for us, we pretty much give them carte blanche to help us in any way they deem necessary, as long as it's legal," jokes Joe Warne, Neighbors United founder.
Rescue MI Nature Now is Turning Blight to Beauty
Rescue MI Nature Now Inc. is a five-year-old nonprofit dedicated to developing green spaces in Detroit and offering nature-based educational programs to community members, particularly Detroit’s youth. Zenaida Flores and Tharmond Ligon Jr., co-founders of the organization, like to say they are turning blight into beauty, which is exactly what they’re doing — one vacant lot and ally at a time.
The House of Hip Hop
On any given Saturday morning, the smell of waffles and pancakes permeated Rashard Dobbins’ 1,300-square-foot home in northwest Detroit while as many as 35 elementary school-age kids gathered for a variety of creative arts opportunities offered by Dobbin’s through his nonprofit, Class Act Detroit. Dobbins, an educator who previously worked in the entertainment industry, converted his living room into a dance studio with wall-to-wall mirrors.
Hip Hop Hero: SEEN Changemaker Rashard Dobbins Uplifts Youth
Rashard Dobbins was the student who loved to learn but hated school. He the a child whose life was marked by adversity, starting when his father became disabled in a serious car accident while Dobbins was just an infant. With his father in an assisted living facility, Dobbins frequently moved, bouncing around in Detroit and Atlanta. Sometimes, they moved twice a year for reasons that Dobbins is still trying to figure out but surmises it was because his mother was looking for stability.
My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept. Original
Health The author's son has autism and just graduated from high school. Courtesy of Jenny Bordelove This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My son who has autism just graduated from high school, but he won't be going to college. Instead, he will receive benefits from the state for his disability. I'm struggling to accept that my son won't have the traditional adulthood I imagined for him.
Harnessing Help and Horsepower at Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary
There aren't a lot of farms in Plymouth, but one that stands out is Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary. Founded in 2019, this nonprofit keeps retired thoroughbreds out of horrible situations like kill pens, abandonment, or being sold in the meat trade. The sanctuary gives the animals a place to decompress, retrain, and rehabilitate while offering community members the unique opportunity to interact with the horses and other farm animals.
Home: Transformed
It's hard to talk about kitchen and bathroom trends without acknowledging what the pandemic did to change homeowners' wants and needs. Spending so much more time at home left occupants craving a new, fresh look in their most used spaces.
From Family Recipe to National Fame: The Inspiring Journey of Jennifer Lyle
Growing up, Jennifer Lyle eagerly embraced summer vacation, choosing to spend the time with her grandparents, who lived 20 minutes from her Detroit home. Her fondest memories are of the time she and her grandfather spent in the kitchen preparing cherished family recipes, particularly a lemon butta pie. Together, they'd mix fresh lemon juice, lots of butter, sugar, and other ingredients, and then add the filling to a handmade crust. The house, Lyle recalls, smelled delicious for days.
Shinola's Compassionate COO Bailey Mattacola is Leading By Example
Once a week, executives at Shinola — a company that prides itself on producing high-quality manufactured goods while emphasizing the history and resilience of Detroit — walk the production lines to stay connected with the manufacturing teams. Participating in these weekly encounters is Bailey Mattacola, the company's 34-year-old chief operating officer whom colleagues praise for embodying many characteristics of a highly effective leader.
Metro Detroiters Celebrate Passover in Israel
"Everything feels a little bit more meaningful when you’re there for a holiday.” Next Year in Jerusalem” is this year in Israel for some Metro Detroiters eagerly awaiting the opportunity to spend Passover overseas with family and friends. They say that being there post-Oct. 7 takes on a much deeper meaning than previous holidays spent in Israel. Before their travels, Barb Haddad, Jennie Levy and Aviv Vered shared some thoughts and feelings about their upcoming visits.
SEEN Changemaker Darraugh Collins is Feeding People, Not Landfills
Photography by Darrel Ellis What happens when there's a snow day and school cafeterias have a surplus of perishable food? What if food is in danger of spoiling during a power outage? Can anything be done to save it? How do grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and convenience stores repurpose food that can't be served or sold but is still safe to eat? These scenarios contribute to the 65-80 million tons of food wasted in the U.S. each year.
Help Support Food Rescue US-Detroit and Feed the Hungry in Your Hometown
Food Rescue US-Detroit has one paid staff member, and she is tirelessly leading an army of volunteers in a battle to get unusable, fresh food from restaurants, grocery stores, and other donors to Detroit-area organizations feeding those facing food insecurities. In 2019, Darraugh Collins established Food Rescue US-Detroit with guidance from Food Rescue US.
How 2024 Community Changemaker Holly Hutton is Comforting Children in Crisis
The simple things matter. That's what Holly Hutton, a local radio personality and founder of Bear Hug Detroit, discovered from donating teddy bears to local police departments. "Children who have been abused or are secondary victims feel comforted from getting a big bear to hold and to take home," says Detroit Police Lt. Dawn Engel, who was formerly assigned to the Special Victims Unit and continues to work closely with Hutton. "I think that it brings ease and lowers their levels of tension.
Warm and Fuzzy Ways to Help Bear Hug Detroit
The discounts were so significant that she purchased 181 bears, dogs, and unicorns from a local PetSmart for $75. She grabbed everything in the bin and filled her car with the plush toys for the Detroit Police Department's Special Victims Unit. Others she knew did the same, and that year, Bear Hug Detroit donated nearly 900 stuffed animals, which police officers then distributed to children who experienced or witnessed abuse or violence or found themselves in a crisis situation.
Finding Jewish Community in My Peloton Tribe
Email Print I first discovered the power of community nearly a decade ago during a weekend retreat with a diverse group of women, all of whom were raising children with disabilities and most of whom were total strangers. On Friday night, we were learning each other’s names. By Sunday, we felt like lifelong friends, all because we understood the unique joys and challenges of parenting children with disabilities. We didn’t need to explain our thoughts, feelings or experiences.
Canada: Women's event that canceled Jewish speaker is canceled
A Canadian International Women’s Day event that drew attention for canceling its keynote speaker over her past Israeli military service has itself now been canceled. “Circumstances beyond our control” led to the cancelation of the event in Peterborough, Ontario, that had been planned by INSPIRE, a women’s empowerment organization, the group told kawarthaNOW, a local online publication, this week.
Ontario women’s event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service is itself canceled
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Ontario women's event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service is itself canceled
( JTA) - A Canadian International Women's Day event that drew attention for canceling its keynote speaker over her past Israeli military service has itself now been canceled. "Circumstances beyond our control" led to the cancelation of the event in Peterborough, Ontario, that had been planned by INSPIRE, a women's empowerment organization, the group told kawarthaNOW, a local online publication, this week.
Ontario women’s event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service is itself canceled
Total chaos among Israeli military ranks in Gaza: Former army general Former Israeli Maj. Gen. Itzhak Brik revealed on Saturday the “total chaos” suffered by soldiers in the Gaza Strip in terms of the availability of …
Ontario women's event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service is itself canceled
(JTA) — A Canadian Worldwide Ladies’s Day occasion that drew consideration for canceling its keynote speaker over her previous Israeli navy service has itself now been canceled. “Circumstances past our management” led to the cancelation of the occasion in Peterborough, Ontario, that had been deliberate by INSPIRE, a girls’s empowerment group, the group instructed kawarthaNOW, an area on-line publication, this week.
Ontario women’s event that canceled Jewish speaker over IDF service got canceled itself
This incident is one of a growing number of situations where athletes, musicians and other public figures have been affected by anti-Israel protests and sentiments regarding the Israel-Hamas war. A Canadian International Women’s Day event that drew attention for canceling its keynote speaker over her past Israeli military service has itself now been canceled.
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