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celebrate

a guide to simchahs

» Obama In Israel The president
and Prime Minister Netanyahu visit Yad
Vashem. See pages 3, 45-47 and 81.

DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

JCC film fest
presents
diversity of films.

» Colors Of Kindness Artist asks community members to help paint
a permanent mural for the Oak Park JCC. See page 18.

The Old Neighborhood

» Senate Strength

Temple Israel volunteers help
Northwest Detroit stay strong.

Family values help shape Sen. Carl Levin's enduring

impact. See page 26.

Harry Kirsbaum I Contributing Writer

Covering and
Connecting
Jewish Detroit
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hat started as a sermon has become a cause.
On a clear, cold day in late February at the
Northwest Activity Center on Meyers and Curtis
in Detroit, a steady stream of people in need walk into the
center's "hub," load bags of nutritious food into

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