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Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff, 15, of
West Bloomfield is planning
on joining the April 30 rally in
Washington, D.C., against the
genocide in Darfur.
A member of Habonim Dror,
a socialist Zionist youth move-
ment, Sarah is an experienced
social activist who also attended °
the Washington rally in support
of Israel in 2002. She says her
parents, Drs. Ruth Lerman and
Mark Sinkoff, instilled activism
in her and her brother, Dov, who
is on a Habonim program in
Israel.
She attended an informational
meeting about the situation in
Darfur on Sunday at the Jewish
Community Center in Oak Park
with her father. She was among
only a few young people there.
"I think it's important — we
as Jews have a responsibility to aid
suffering people; we as people
have a responsibility," she said. "I
knew a fair amount about Darfur
and I do my best to - educate my
classmates and friends and to
spread awareness"
The West Bloomfield High

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Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff

School freshman was moved
Sunday to sit down and hand-
write a passionate, articulate let-
ter to President George W. Bush;
urging action from the U.S. to
help stop the genocide.
She ended by writing: "The
United States has always valued
its moral fiber. Please, my people
were let down 50 years ago in
the Holocaust, don't let it happen
again."
"I know the president won't
read it," Sarah said, "but it didn't
take much time out of my day
and I thought it was important."

- Keri Guten Cohen,

story development editor

(See related Darfur story, page 21.)

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'Dog Wizard' On TV

Vladae Roytapel of Troy, a respected dog trainer in the former
Soviet.Union, has established a reputation here as the "Dog
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Despite his heavy Russian accent, when Roytapel speaks, dogs
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All In The Family

ian welfare agency founded by
the National Council of Jewish
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that provides new beginnings to
children and families.
Carol Klein served for more
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programs, such as the annual pic-
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Natalie serves as a member
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children, Jackson and Natalie,
at its 7th annual Champions
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time CEO.
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Class is in

Joe Kort, a Royal Oak psychotherapist, appeared on
the Montel Williams show April 11 as a consultant on
mixed-orientation marriages where one spouse is gay
and one spouse is straight.
"The show's focus was on what to do as couples
who want to stay married and do not want to leave
Kort said.
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Cali Do to Improve Their Lives and 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do
To Find Real Love, both published by Alyson Books.

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The newest Klein family project
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At the seder(s) - 18%
The whole holiday - 46%

This week's question:
Following Monday's terrorist
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Gaza Strip?
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