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October 08, 2015

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October 8 • 2015 57 Steve Stein | Contributing Writer P assionate golfers don't like to see the season wind down when September arrives. Golfers at Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield have done something about it. They've created the Kiddish Cup, a Ryder Cup-style tournament that's more about camaraderie than competition and is held the weekend before the High Holidays. This was the second year for the Kiddish Cup. Last year, it was an eight vs. eight competition with the 16 qualifiers for Knollwood's club championship. This year it was 10 vs. 10 with the same core group and others added. Captains draft their teams. Golfers stay on the same team. The Red team beat the Blue team last month, just like it did in 2014. The Red team is known as the Holy Rollers. The Blue team is known as the Fore Fathers. "It's been a lot of fun to create a new tradition," said Jason Rosenfeld, a co- founder of the Kiddish Cup along with Michael Schuchman. "What's best about the tournament is September is mean- ingful now for those of us who love golf." The first day of the two-day tourna- ment has nine-hole matches played in alternate shot, best ball and two-man scramble formats. Singles matches are played on the second day. Instead of 18 holes, each match is split into two nine- hole matches. Rosenfeld is captain of the Blue team. Also on his roster are Alex Benson, Gabe Schuchman, Seth Rogers, Paul Chosid, Spencer Steel, David Madorsky, Jim Relle, Andrew Moss and Jeff Johnson. Jason Coleman was a substitute this year. Michael Schuchman is captain of the Red team. Ken Nathan, Matt Gabbard, Bob Nathan, Max Nathan, Larry Slabotsky, Mike Sternfeld, Aram Loeb, Ryan Rapaski and J.J. Reifler also are on his team. Surprises have spiced the first two tournaments. Last year players were introduced by a kilt-wearing announcer speaking in a Scottish brogue and this year an airplane carried a message of Shanah Tovah. MEET THE 'JEWISH JORDAN' Tamir Goodman — who was given the nickname the "Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated in 1999 when he was a high school basketball star at the Talmudical Academy in Baltimore — is coming to town to teach basketball clinics and talk about his life and passions. The event, including a fam- ily dinner, is sponsored by Oak Park based-Aish Detroit and will be 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. "It's going to be a fun evening with a strong Jewish message," said Aish's Rabbi Simcha Tolwin. "We expect Tamir will talk about balancing an active sports life with a Jewish identity." Tickets for the Oct. 13 event are $25 each or $75 for a family and are avail- able at aishinthewoods.com or by calling (248) 327-3579. Advance registration is encouraged because of the dinner. Basketball clinics will be held from 5-5:45 p.m. for youths in grades 3-5, 7-7:45 p.m. for youths in grades 6-8 and 7:45-8:30 p.m. for high school students. Dinner and Goodman's talk will be at 5:45 p.m. Goodman, 33, is a former profes- sional basketball player (he retired in 2009) who is now a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, coach and educator. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and four children. He played Division I and pro basketball while remaining faithful to his Orthodox upbringing. He wore a yarmulke on the court and didn't play on Shabbat. Most of Goodman's pro basketball career was spent in Israel. He played collegiately for Towson University in Maryland after turning down a schol- arship offer from the University of Maryland because of Friday night and Saturday morning team activities. * Send sports news to stevestein502004@yahoo.com. Winning The 'Kiddish Cup' sports sports Several Holy Rollers celebrate their second straight Kiddish Cup win. Tamir Goodman Fisher Theatre tOct. 20–Nov. 1 ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, 313-872-1000. Groups (12+): Groups@BroadwayInDetroit.com or 313-871-1132. Open-captioned performance 7:30PM Oct. 25. US.DirtyDancingOnTour.com YOU'LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. 2014480 Our relationships make a profound impact on student learning. Roeper teachers develop a meaningful relationship with each student. When students feel known and valued, they feel comfortable taking learning risks — they discover their voices, think outside the box, and become passionate learners. Middle/Upper School (Grades 6 – 12) Open House: October 18 at 1pm Lower School (Preschool – Grade 5) Open House: November 17 at 9:30am THE ROEPER SCHOOL where gifted students love to learn WWW.ROEPER.ORG 248.203.7317 the roeper school is an equal-opportunity institution 2034870

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