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A 2002 Michigan Press Association
General Excellence winner
www.detroitjewishnews.com
Friday, May 16, 2003
Iyar 14, 5763
Vol. CXXIII, No. 14
The shadow of
an Orthodox
Jew is cast on a
desk as he prays
in front of the
Western Wall
in Jerusalem's
Old City.
ANN ARBOR
11 Shticky Business
Ann Arbor's Carol Dunitz
is dressed to communicate.
THIS WEEK
17 'Worse Than Oslo'
ZOA president sees little
benefit in road map.
17 Mission Shabbat 110>10-
Local synagogues to promote
Israel trip at services this
weekend.
SPIRITUALITY
APPLETREE
54 Blending Sorrow and Joy
115 Count Me In
Israel Memorial Day gives way
to Independence Day.
The fascinating story
behind Lag b'Omer.
BUSINESS
OPINION
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
31 The Deal Breaker
93 Sanctuary In Shanghai
Arabs' right of return
and Jewish settlements.
Jewish refugees recall escape,
hardships in new documentary.
18 Generations
Detroiters memorialize
their parents at National
Yiddish Book Center.
117 Jake's
Michigan-based Jacobson's
had long, elegant history.
OBITUARIES
141 Geri Lester
COMMUNITY
FOOD
35 A Caring Soul
110 Happy Recipes
`Activist of Year" David Techner
tends to Jews in Detroit, Israel.
Lag b'Omer offers a break
and festive opportunity.
An inspiring race
against cancer.
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grow. A record 173 graduating high school seniors
met our minimum grade point requirement and
our deadline in order to be part of our annual yearbook.
The total number of Michigan students appearing in
our pages soared last year when we changed our entry
limitations. But there is no grade inflation — the 3.60
minimum, unweighted, cumulative grade point aver-
age remains the same as it has for the previous 13 edi-
tions of Cap & Gown, and so does the quality of the
students. As you read our student resumes, you will be
amazed at the depth and expansiveness of the activities
in which these great students are involved. At the same
time, these youngsters know how to crack the books.
Enjoy reading Cap & Gown. You'll know someone
highlighted there. But also read about the students you
don't know. Individually and together, they will soon
be leading our Jewish community.
B'shalom,
Alan Hits
Associate Editor
DEPARTMENTS
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Anniversaries
. 53
115
AppleTree
.. 45
B'nai Mitzvah
117
Business
43
Calendar
Candlelighting . . .11
Crossword 133
Danny Raskin .. 106
Editor's Notebook . 5
Engagements . . 49
For Openers - . . • • 11
Health Notes . . . 109
Insight
30
6
Letters
Marketplace . . . . 119
New Arrivals . . . . 45
141
Obituaries
Out & About . . 94
109
Sports
Staff Notebook .. 14
Synagogues
57
Torah Portion . . 59
Weddings
51
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Page design, Alex Lumelsky
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