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attend Temple Emanu-El as well as
Beth Israel Congregation in Ann
Arbor, where Aaron's parents are
members. Alison likes the close-knit
nature of the Detroit Jewish commu-
nity.
"Because of the strong community
bonds anchored by many congrega-
tions and Federation divisions, I have
always been able to connect with other
Jews in this area with relative ease
Alison said. "This has always appealed
to me."
Growing up, she felt a constant
connection to her religious heri-
tage through a number of Jewish
energy fields, from Camp Tamarack in
Ortonville to the JCC Maccabi Games.
"It is because of these strong ties
with family and community that
Detroit will always be home to me
she said.
Alison has joined the Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's
Young Adult Division. She and her
husband plan to get involved with
YAD's couples' committee, although
living in Ann Arbor presents a travel
challenge.
"The pleasant surprise has been that
I have been able to meet young people
who are very interested in becoming
active in the community:' she said.
"It's nice to see a strong commitment
within my age bracket." ❑

• Name: Alison Miller Goldstein
• Age: 25
• Residence: Ann Arbor
• Family: husband, Aaron; par-
ents, Arleen and Jim Miller,
Huntington Woods; in-laws,
Nancy and Dr. Steven Goldstein,
Ann Arbor. Her grandparents,
Dorie and Bruce Miller, found-
ed the Miller Family Cancer
Research Fund at Weitzmann
Institute, Rehovot, Israel. Aaron's
grandparents, Alma and Ed Lakin,
are active in the Reading, Pa.,
Jewish community.
•Education: Detroit Country Day
School, Beverly Hills; Michigan
State University, 2004, B.A.,
communications.
•Professional: Time Inc., sales
coordinator/targeted media,
November 2004-August 2007.
Miller Parking [400 Renaissance
Center, Suite 908, Detroit.
Phone: (313) 259-2434] and
Miller Valet Parking [28400
Northwestern Highway, Suite
130, Southfield. (248) 352-1050],
director of communications,
August 2007-present
•Synagogues: Temple Emanu-
El, Oak Park; Beth Israel
Congregation, Ann Arbor.

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