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Credit: Scotweb Tartan Mill

A “kosher” tartan representing
both Scottish and Jewish heritage
has been created by Rabbi Mendel
Jacobs, a Scottish rabbi, who reg-
istered the tartan with the Scottish
Tartans Authority. Jacobs is selling
Judaica items — prayer shawls,
shawl bags and kippot — made of
the wool.
“A friend of mine told me about
a Polish tartan and a Sikh tartan
had been registered, so why not a

Courtesy of Croatá Laguna Ecopark

‘KOSHER’ TARTAN

Jewish one?” Jacobs of Glasgow told
The Scotsman. The plaid is blue and
white, reflecting colors that are in
the Israeli and Scottish flags. The
design also includes gold and silver
to represent metals used in the bibli-
cal Ark and in Torah adornments.
Red, representing Kiddush wine,
also plays into the pattern.
To buy, go to jewishtartan.com. A
percentage of profits will go to char-
ity.

A rendering of a planned smart city in Brazil.

ISRAELIS TO BUILD SMART CITY

Three Israeli companies won an international competition
to help create a pilot smart city in Brazil to house 20,000
residents of low socio-economic status.
According to JTA, the startups won a challenge to
develop high-tech solutions in security, landscaping and
engineering for the future city called Croata Laguna
Ecopark in the northeastern municipality of Sao Goncalo
do Amarante, the Brazilian Israelite Confederation
announced recently.
The winner was Magos, whose technology offers high-
resolution, compact security solutions with low-energy
consumption and a simple installation at affordable rates
to civilian clients. Second-place GreenIQ develops solu-
tions for smart management of green spaces, offering up
to 50 percent savings in water consumption. Third place
went to Pixtier, which develops an engineering system to
build and plan smart cities.

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WALK, RUN AND ROLL TO SUPPORT ISRAEL

The Metro Detroit community is “Celebrating Israel” on
Sunday, May 15, with its annual Walk for Israel and also a
5K Family Fun Run. This year will mark the 11th anniver-
sary of the Walk for Israel.
There will be a new addition to festivities with the first
annual Roll for Israel on Thursday, May 12, starting and
ending at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. The
Roll for Israel is a free family fun bicycle ride 6:30-8:00
p.m. with light refreshments served.
The run starts at 8 a.m. and the Walk at 1:30 p.m., and
both will begin at Temple Shir Shalom, at Walnut Lake at

Orchard Lake roads in West Bloomfield. There is no cost
for the Walk. There is an $18 entry fee for the 5K Family
Fun Run for anyone over age 18. There is no cost for those
under 18. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers.
All participants will receive running shirts and refresh-
ments.
A free kosher lunch will be provided for all attendees at
12:30 p.m.
For information, visit www.walkforisrael.org or call
Andre Douville at (248) 737-8700.

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HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION

MSU’s a capella group State of Fifths performs “Shalom Rav” at last
year’s commemoration.

The Michigan Jewish Conference and the students at
Michigan State University Hillel, in cooperation with
the Michigan Legislature, will host the Official State of
Michigan Holocaust Commemoration at noon Tuesday,
April 26, in the State Capitol building rotunda. State legis-
lators and Holocaust survivors from throughout Michigan
will attend.
Admission is free, and the public is invited. The
Michigan Jewish Conference is a statewide network of 18
Jewish communities whose mission is to represent the
political and community relations needs of its members.
For details, call Cindy Hughey at the Michigan Jewish
Conference, (517) 282-2956 or mjc@jfmd.org.

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MADE IN THE USA

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer,
is looking for entrepreneurs to pitch
their made-in-the-USA products to the
company’s buyers in a daylong event
at Walmart’s global headquarters in
Bentonville, Ark., on June 28, 2016.
“Landing a deal with Walmart was
huge for us,” said KettlePizza co-founder,
George Peters. “Our deal at Open Call
2015 gave our small company the chance
at a national audience, which is what we
needed to take our company to the next
level.”
The U.S. Manufacturing Summit
and Open Call bring together indus-

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try experts, government offi-
cials, suppliers and innovators.
Attendees will explore the infra-
structure and economic develop-
ment opportunities available to
new and expanding manufactur-
ing facilities throughout the U.S.
In January 2013, Walmart
committed to American renewal
by announcing it intends to
help boost job creation and U.S.
manufacturing through buying an
additional $250 billion in prod-
ucts that support American jobs over 10
years.

The deadline to register for Open
Call is May 27. For more details, visit
walmart-jump.com.

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JOY PROJECT

This Mother’s Day, show the women in
your life just how much they mean to you
with a tribute supporting the Joy Project.
Donations help Jewish Family Service
provide critical services, including crisis
support, emergency financial assistance,
counseling and domestic abuse interven-
tion, to families in the Jewish community.
Each gift comes with a beautiful card with
a custom message from the sender.
How does your donation help? $18
will provide meals or food vouchers for
a woman in need. $36 will provide home
care services for a homebound or disabled
woman. $90 will provide counseling to a
family coping with a crisis. $120 will keep
the heat and light on for a woman and her
family.
Place your order by April 28 by going to
www.jfsjoyproject.org or call (248) 592-
2339.

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