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» South American Sojourn Temple Emanu-El rabbi
guides congregants through Argentina, land of his birth.
See page 20.

» Synagogue's New Identity The Isaac Agree Downtown
Synagogue continues to grow with new siddurim.
See page 22.

» Food Justice Jewish entrepreneurs work to bring healthy
options to Detroiters. See page 42.

Rabbi Arturo Kalfus in Buenos Aires
with Denise and Marty Ferman.

>> cover story

IDF soldier's
allegations of sexual
abuse in Detroit leave
behind unanswered
questions.

Keri Guten Cohen and
Shelli Liebman Dorfman

Jewish News Staff

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ormer Detroiter David
Menachem Gordon's death
raises troubling 'questions.

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Flood Aftermath

health & wellness

Biggest health danger can
come from mold.

Stacy Gittleman I Contributing Writer

early two weeks following
August's historic flooding,
residents can breathe a little
easier knowing that health risks from
the storm's aftermath are not as bad as
feared.
Health officials, however, caution the
public to take the most meticulous mea-
sures to prevent mold growth in their
basements.

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hrough his articulate,
insightful, deeply person-
al writings, Israel Defense
Forces Cpl. David Menachem
Gordon relayed experiences of
being in the army, making a dif-
ference and of painful memories
that, for a large part of his life, had
haunted him and been kept secret.
The 21-year-old former
Detroiter was found dead Aug. 19
after having been reported missing

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