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Dec. 31, 2009-Jan. 6, 2010
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Vol. CXXXVI, No. 22
Teen Parley
World/Israel
Danielle Rittman, a Berkley High sophomore, and Rachel Sweet, a
ORT America Solidarity 9
Walled Lake Central junior, both of Gittleman BBG, take a break at
BBYO's regional convention. See more about the convention in next
week's JN.
Buy • Sell • Rent • Renovate
Mortgage • Manage • Invest
Mission shows student success.
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Metro
Mitzvah Moments 15
Muslims join Jews to help Christians.
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Chinese auction aids needy families.
Health/Fitness
Fighting Coronary Plaque 24
Physician strives to help thwart death.
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Arts &
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A Boot Against Apartheid 31
Film helps South Africa's famous "Jew boy."
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Beth Shalom Christmas 39
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Around Town
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Arts/Entertainment 31
Business
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Family Focus
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Front Lines
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Health & Fitness • • 24
Letters
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Marketplace
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Mazel Toy!
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Metro
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Obituaries
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Opinion
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Roundup
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Spirituality
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Spotlight
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Staff Box
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Synagogue List ... 22
To Doi/Calendar
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To Do!/Crossword.. 38
Torah Portion
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World/Israel
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Columnists
Danny Raskin
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Robin Schwartz . . . 18
Robert Sklar
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Todd Mendel of Birmingham and
Suzie (Sawsan) As-Sanie of Ann Arbor
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Page design: Michelle Sheridan
Spotlight
Amends With Strings? 44
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