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April 21, 2000-
Nisan 16, 5760
CXVII, No. 10

Pondering Pesach

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ROBERT A.

he end of the eight-day
holiday of Passover at
sundown next Thursday is a
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good time for us as a community to
rededicate ourselves to Jewish learning.
Learning can come formally in
.synagogue classes or informally at
lunch and learnsIt does7:''
matter il' ow we le. arn;
what's important is that

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The Jewish News has dedicated the year 5760 to
improving Jewish education at all age levels. And for
good reason --- it helps reinforce Jewish identity.
So as we recount our pursuit of religious freedom in
elves to
the Passover sto.ry, let us look deep within
hone our understanding of who we are, a
appreciation for what we've done — as a I t.
We're spread throughout the diaspora, btound by
Torah
an unremitting resolve to pass the teachin
passage of
from one generation to the next. This sea
unuuy.
our most sacred text is the essence ofJewisj
ulously,
Through the ages, Torah has served, ne',
ever
as a beacon for hope an4.a. source of stren'
we've been threatened.
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Jewish educational
rat arts arguably represent
collective so'
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8 On Course

Federation's •Annual Campaign closes

13 Time Travel

Bus tour 'drives down memory lane to
where Detroit Jewry had its start.

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Marketplace
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Obituaries
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Out & About .
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Temple Israel and Kadima
music, friendship and the Haggada.

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67 Excavat
college stin ts take part i Israel

digs, thanks local endo

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76 Magnificent Matza

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The atza 'Factory gives
lessons in baking aticthistOry.

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Page design. Debbie Schultz

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