Jews of Michigan

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Page 4.... Ezekiel Solomon by Daniel Aisner

Page 5.... Anetta Thelma Miller by Neta Arieli

Page 6.... Claire Ettinger Kretchmer by Evin Azariah

Page 7.... Patricia Palacco by Ari Bigelman

Page 8.... Leah Damsky Field by Elie Brode

Page 9.... Arnie Kander by Aiden Burnstein

Page 10.... Hank Greenberg by Ava Cooperman

Page 11.... Joe Ginsburg by Ethan Cooperman

Page 12.... Arn Tellem by Zevi Davidson

Page 13... Barry Gordy by Ben Eisenberg

Page 14... Lorraine Cooper by Noah Elberg

Page 15... Julian Edelman by River Farbman

Page 16... Patricia Palacco by Noa Feinberg & Naomi Lieberman

Page 17... Hank Greenberg by Zoe Fish

Page 18... Max Fisher by Ethan Ginter

Page 19... Hank Greenberg by Logan Glass

Page 20... Joe Ginsberg by Parker Gnesin

Page 21... Claire Ettinger Kretchmer by Eli Goldberg

Page 22... Hank Greenberg by Manya Goldstein

Page 23... Hank Greenberg by Will Goodman

Page 24... Hank Greenberg by Zev Gross

Page 25... Mike Hartman by Noah Holtzmanh

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Page 26... Henry Zorn by Talya Horwitz

Page 27... Lorraine Cooper by Bayla Kaluzny

Page 28... William Davidson by William Levy

Page 29... Hank Greenberg by Shaun Linden & Jonah Sterling

Page 30... Benny Friedman by Brody Maddin

Page 31... Henry Zorn by Nora Margolis

Page 32... Benny Friedman by Tony Mazur

Page 33... Jackie Kallen by Ariel Miller

Page 34... Estelle Koblin Nelson by Zoey Panter

Page 35... William Davidson by Blake Partovich

Page 36... Person by Aria Rogers

Page 37... Hank Greenberg by Emma Schuchman

Page 38... William Davidson by Moses Schuchman

Page 39... Estelle Koblin Nelson by Ryan Schwartz

Page 40... Person by Sarah Sigler

Page 41... Lorraine Cooper by Sophia Squarcia

Page 42... William Davidson by Ayal Starr

Page 43... Harry Eisenstat by Henry Stern

Page 44...Max Fisher by Luca Turner

Page 45...Hank Greenberg by Wyatt Weber

Daniel Aisner

Ezekiel Solomon.
I chose to write about Ezekiel Solomon. Ezekiel Solomon came to Mackinaw City Michigan in 1761 and he was fur trader. He was important to the Jewish people because he was the first Jewish settler and fur trader in Michigan. Ezekiel Solomon contributed to society by providing supplies to the British Army. Ezekiel Solomon connected to Judaism by being an active member and supporter of his Synagogue in Montreal when he lived there during the winters.

If I could meet Ezekiel Solomon my question would be what was it like to be the only Jewish Family on an island where no one else was Jewish.

Neta Arieli

Annetta Thelma Miller

Annetta Thelma was born in september 1921. In 1944 Annetta decided to join the army as a nurse since she had a degree in nursing. At that time almost all her classmates were getting married but she said she had to do what had to be done,no matter the challenges. She did not feel it was necessary to travel the “usual route”.I wonder if someone got mad at her because of her choices.

When she came back to the U.S.A she moved to Dearborn Michigan and later on she moved with her family to Huntington Woods. In Michigan she served for 24 years in the State Board of Education. On the board she promoted vocational education, health education and health services in Michigan schools.

She has been passionate about learning other cultures and about understanding people in all parts of the world, in order to transmit her concern for world peace and promote justice.

Evin Azariah

Claire Ettlinger Kretchmer is a lady who talks about acts of kindness. She was born on March 7th, 1938. She was born in Chicago Illinois and raised in Michigan. She has been dedicated to the Jewish community since the age 14. Her parents, especially her mom, were good role models for kindness. Claire Ettlinger Kretchmer ‘s mom was a loving woman. Claire Ettlinger Kretchmer wanted to be just like her mom. Claire Ettlinger Kretchmer was a volunteer for Sinai hospital.
If one day I could
meet Clair Ettlinger I would ask her why did she want to do this? Another question I would ask her is why did she want to work at Sinai hospital.

Patricia Polacco was born on July 11, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan. She is known for her magnificent picture books that she writes and illustrates. Some of her books include; Chicken Sunday, Thank you Mr. Falker, Holes in the sky, and much, much more. Her work is important because especially now we need something to make us feel overjoyed and happy! If one day I could meet Patricia Polacco, I would ask her what inspired her to start writing her wonderful books, and how she comes up with the storyline. Her connection to Judaism is that she has been Jewish her whole life, and she proudly celebrates it! She also has honored Judaism in many of her books like; Tikvah means hope, Trees of the Dancing Goats, Mrs. Katz and Tush, and her most beloved: The keeping Quilt. To think that she had dyslexia, but look what she did now, it’s wonderful!! Her work brings me joy and so many others. Her books are like a treasure map, you keep searching and searching until the end, and there is a magnificent finish. The world has loved her books for so long and they will love them always. And I for one have definitely read all of her books. They all have differences, but they all have similarities as well. They each have their own story line, but they follow a certain path to! Nothing can replace them, They’re works of art! My favorite book of hers is; either The Keeping Quilt which is about A family of Jewish Russian immigrants who make a Quilt and pass it on from generation to generation. Or Chicken Sunday which is about 3 kids who more than anything want to buy Miss Eula a hat, she has been admiring it for a while now. They appreciate her fried chicken very much, so they tried to buy it. All of her books are splendid in every way! And I thank Patricia Polacco for her wonderful creations and hope she is doing great! From me to you, thank you.

Patricia Polacco by: Ari Bigelman

Elie Brode

Leah Damsky Field

By Elie Brode

Leah Damsky Field was born on August 1st, 1905 in Utica, New York.
When Lea was in school she studied drama and even starred in school plays. When Lea graduated she opened up her own youth theater. After that she got a job at a school and taught in kindergarten and second grade. Then she got a job at the Jcc as a theater director. One day she met a very tall guy named Walter field soon after they met they fell in love and got married. She raised two kids.
Lea Damsky Field died in august 24th, 2004.