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Dec. 17-23, 2015 I 5-11 Tevet 5776 I Vol. CXLVIII, No. 20
the JEWISHNEWS
SHABBAT LIGHTS
Shabbat: Friday, Dec. 18, 4:43 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Dec. 19, 5:49 p.m.*
Fast of Asarah b'Tevet: Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Fast begins 6:47 a.m.; ends 5:51 p.m.
Shabbat: Friday, Dec. 25, 4:47 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Dec. 26, 5:53 p.m.*
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar .
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he long awaited new Star Wars
movie
The Force Awakens —
debuts in theaters everywhere
this week.
During the hype for the new movie,
we thought we ought to look back a long
time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, when
the first Star Wars film was released in
1977.
Star Wars quickly rose to the ranks of
pop culture phenomenon, beloved by
generations of moviegoers. The Empire
Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi fol-
lowed the first Star Wars in three-year
intervals.
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of Michigan, wrote the script for
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ing light sabers, action figures, space
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extravagant people, but they feel a
responsibility to help others. The
caveat is that the places they choose
to give to are also where the couple
feels a personal connection.
"Growing up, my family was of
modest means," said Ed. "But I was
educated at a time when it was realistic
for me to work and pay my way through
college and medical school. Today
this is virtually impossible. In short, I
was the beneficiary of a system that
allowed me to pursue my goals without
amassing huge debt. So when you
realize how fortunate you are, it's
important to give back."
"We initially considered giving to
Hebrew Free Loan because of our
close relationship with a member of
HFL's Board," said Barbara. "We
looked into HFL, asked questions,
and liked what we saw. We liked how
the money was being used. The funds
go to people in Michigan, the loans
are interest-free, and ultimately are
repaid and recycled into new loans for
the next person. HFL demonstrates
respect and caring, with an eye to
keeping our community strong."
Barbara and Ed have made dona-
tions over the last several years and
have used direct IRA distribution
when available. They review annual
financial reports that anonymously
describe HFL's use of funds.
"Money goes out for many purposes,
but it always lifts someone up. The
recipients pay it back so someone
else can be helped," Ed said. "It
could be someone we encounter
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to help maintain the lives of
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