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prentis memorial libraryMRS. GOLDBERG COMES TO TOWN!!By Eileen Polk, LibrarianSummer is a time for things toslow down and for people torelax and take it easy, but nothere at the Prentis MemorialLibrary! The dog days of summerwill feature a movie premiere,Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg, bythe award-winning filmmaker,Aviva Kempner. The movie willbe shown in Detroit for the firsttime on Wednesday, August19 at 7:30 pm in HandlemanHall and will be introducedby its creator, Aviva Kempner.Debuting last month in NewYork, the film was a “critic’s pick” of the New York Times. Inthis movie Ms. Kempner shines a spotlight on the fascinating lifeof Gertrude Berg, “the most famous woman you never heard of.”In her day, Gertrude Berg was voted the most admired woman inAmerica, after Eleanor Roosevelt! She was the creator, principalwriter and star of the popular show, The Goldbergs, which was onradio for seventeen years and in 1949 moved to TV for a sevenyear run. The documentary features interviews and reminiscencesby Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, actor Ed Asner,producers Norman Lear (All in the Family) and Gary DavidGoldberg (Family Ties).A pioneer in the entertainment industry, Berg was the first womanto receive a “best actress” Emmy. During an interview by RobertSiegel on All Things Considered, on National Public Radio, Ms.Kempner told him, “She was this amazing woman. Before MarthaStewart, before Oprah, here was a woman with a media empire.”The evening will include a donor receptionwith Aviva Kempner before the showing and anafterglow open to all who attend. Preceding thepremiere, on Monday, August 17, benefactorswill also be treated to a private showing of herpopular film, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, which includesa brief appearance of TBE’s beloved late Marshall Loewenstein.The two programs are being facilitated by the Prentis MemorialLibrary and the proceeds from the event will support TempleBeth El and the Ciesla Foundation, an organization committed toproducing and distributing films about important Jewish figures.See the Bulletin cover for the ticket form. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to call me at 248-865-0627, or EvelynPrince, at 248-626-6641.OTHER LIBRARY NEWS:Keep your eyes open for my report on the annual conference of the Association of Jewish Libraries and the upcomingBagels & Books and Books & Bites series in the September issue of the Bulletin.WE ARE PROUDSylvia Granader’s service during World War II was recognized July 2 when President Obama signed legislation honoringher and other members of the World War II elite Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) with one of the nation’s highestcivilian honors-the Congressional Gold Medal.Dr. Robert Lisak, chairman of the Department of Neurology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, waselected an honorary member of the American Neurological Association, the oldest academic neurologic society in the world.He was one of only 13 people worldwide elected this year. Dr. Lisak is also a professor of Immunology and Microbiologyfor the school and neurologist-in-chief for the Detroit Medical Center.Aaron Lowen, son of Karen & Alan Lowen, earned First Place in the Regional Competition for Skills USA Culinary Artsand, for the second year in a row, earned Second Place in the State Competition, Skills USA Culinary Arts. Aaron ispresently the executive sous chef for Cutting Edge Cuisine and Cutting Edge To Go LTD. He has been accepted to boththe culinary school of the Culinary Institute of America and the culinary program at Schoolcraft College.Marissa Lowen, daughter of Karen & Alan Lowen, has been promoted and chosen to open the new Nordstrom’s store inCincinnati, Ohio. She will be leaving the Detroit area and moving to Cincinnati.Andrew Zureick, son of Drs. Samir & Brenda Zureick, was featured in the May 28, 2009 Detroit Jewish News in an articleentitled ”Young at Art” regarding his having been awarded the Traub Music Scholarship at Andover High School and hisperformance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Andrew was pianist for the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra’s 2008-2009 season. Andy also represented Andover in WXYZ-TV “Brightest and Best”. He will attend Dartmouth in the fall.18
temple archivesby Jan Durecki, ArchivistTHANK YOU TO THE SISTERHOODI would like to thank the Sisterhood’s members for generously donating the proceeds of the Mother’s Day Flower Sale to theArchives. I would also like to express my appreciation to everyone who purchased the lovely bouquets that, by extension, further theArchives’ mission of preserving local Jewish history.JEWISH WARVETERANS OFMICHIGANDONATIONS TO THE ARCHIVESWedding photograph of Florence Brown Schuman. Florence Brown married Michael I. Schumanon November 16, 1947 at Congregation B’nai Moshe in Detroit. Her photographic weddingportrait was taken by famed Detroit area photographer Beatrice Zwann. During her career, Zwannphotographed more than 7,000local brides.Jackie Remer donated anextensively researched, 185page history of the Kessler-Moskovitz-Greenstein families.The work was compiled byMarvin Moss and self-publishedin September of 2002.NEW ADDITIONS TO THECOLLECTION:Alan Nathan, the currentcommander of Bale Post #474,donated a scrapbook related tohis service in the Army. Alanenlisted on February 2, 1942and saw duty in North Africafrom December of 1942 until April of 1944. He was honorablydischarged in October of 1945. The scrapbook contains familyphotographs,Harriet Siden donated photographs and memorabilia thatbelonged to herlate husbandFranklin SidenFranklin Siden in NagasakiThe Mary Einstein Shapero Memorial Lectureand The Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archivespresents....Abraham Lincolnand the JewsA lecture by acclaimed Lincoln historian andauthor, Harold HolzerThe 16th President’s handful of Jewish associates, friends and advisors sets thebackdrop for this discussion of Lincoln’s relationship with the Jewish community andhis policies on equality and justice.Wednesday, September 16, 20097:00 p.m.Temple Beth El7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield HillsNo Charge for AdmissionDonations appreciated.RSVP to Leo M. Franklin ArchivesFor reservations call 248-865-0628EVERYONE WELCOME!Mr. Holzer is the author, co-author or editorof 33 books on President Lincoln and theCivil War era. He appears frequently on theHistory Channel, C-Span, PBS, and Book-TV. Heis the recipient of the Lincoln Prize (2005) andthe National Endowment Medal (2008).www.haroldholzer.comwho servedduring the Waron the U.S.S. Nereus. Included was the image shown here of Franklin in Nagasaki.Harriet also donated images of Franklin’s brother Irving Siden which include aphotograph of a Shabbat service that was taken in Italy. On the verso of the image,Irving noted that Chicago Rabbi Dave Moss officiated, and that the Friday eveningservices, though distant, brought him closer to his family. Also included in Harriet’sdonation were photographs of Martin Mattler in Great Britain and Europe.19
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