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The race for the city's highest-elected position pits two Jews —
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» Shalit Returns

Reaction, here and in Israel, to the deal exchanging the longtime
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Jewish News, Michigan Chronicle team up to renew and
strengthen relations between the communities. See page 28.

Gilad Shalit upon release

>> cover story

Up close and personal, Judge Kim Small explains
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why her critics don't bother her and how she stays optimistic.

Ronelle Grier I Contributing Writer

Jason Lo u de rmilk

would venture a guess that someone gave you the mes-
sage that you weren't worth very much;' Judge Kimberly
Small said to the man standing before her.
The man's eyes welled; his mother, rockina unconsciously
as she- tried to fight back tears, began to sob b openly.
The defendant, 27, was waiting to be sentenced for not
complying with the terms of a previous court order. He had
a criminal history, including a prior conviction for driving
while intoxicated, and the probation officer assigned to his
case had determined he wasn't a good candidate for proba-
tion.
From behind the large mahogany bench, Small talked
about the man's father, who had abandoned him years ago.

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Best And Brightest

SEE STORY ON PAGE 8

Young Jewish leaders
meet with Gov. Snyder to
talk about retaining and
attracting talent to Michigan.

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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder chats with Jon Goldstein, Bryce

Sandler and Brett and Lena Koretzky.

