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Detroit Jewish News

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December 2005

The Chanukah season is upon us, and although we know that it is

Foremost a holiday commemorating religious freedom, we are right

there with our friends and neighbors looking for the perfect gift.

We're on your side with some new ideas for holiday gift giving.

We hope this Gift Guide helps with your holiday celebration.

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Cream Of The Crop

Skin lotion is a gift everyone can use, and
everyone will love. Here's how to find exactly
what you need.

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Going To The Dogs

Why a cat or dog really can be the best gift.

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Food, Glorious Food

Feeling hungry? Take a look at some of the
tasty treats around Metro Detroit.

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Weird eBay

Welcome to the Twilight Zone of eBay,
the Web's largest online auction house.

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Tales Of Almost Terror

You've just realized your wife's birthday is
tomorrow — and you have no gift! How to
whip up a last-minute present to make
anyone happy.

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Bet On These Books

The Jewish News editorial staff recommends
a few good books.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

TRAFFIC COORDINATOR

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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

ART DIRECTOR

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Anne Lada

GIFT GUIDE EDITOR

GRAPHIC ARTISTS

Elizabeth Applebaum

Cathy Ciccone

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Meg Lyczak

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Alan I-Iitsky

Aurora Colak

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Kelli Baird

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Elizabeth Friedman

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Melissa Woodington

Jan Haskell

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SENIOR COPY EDITOR

David Sachs

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