President. today Is the 100th birthday of a very distinguished citizen of Michigan. Benjamin Halpern was born in Poland 100 years ago today. His story. in one sense. is the story of many immigrants who came to this land seeking safety and freedom and opportunity. He and his wife. Esther. worked hard. raised a wonderful family. and contributed to the strength of the country which gave him so much. including utilizing his amazing language skills to help immigrants to adjust and adapt and become productive citizens. and supporting a number of charitable and community organizations. Many of his and Esthers family were destroyed in the Holocaust. But they and part of their families did more than survive: they persevered. and in the process. helped preserve values of family and community which so characterize the ancient Jewish people of which they are so proudly a part.
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