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jews d
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oak park’s got the beat
arts&life
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Independent bookseller to
celebrate 35 years.
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uniting in the aftermath
of charlottesville
JCRC/AJC David Kurzmann writes
about local rallies.
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a skewed blueprint
A political party’s strength lies
in redefined borders.
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faces & places
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what’s new at day school
A roundup of what’s happening at our
local day schools.
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school cool.
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan
the great gap
Metro Detroit high school students
are opting to take a gap year
before college.
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* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.
the schleppers
High school student starts schlepping
service for seniors.
Shabbat: Friday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Aug. 26, 9:01 p.m.
Shabbat: Friday, Sept. 1 7:48 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Sept. 2, 8:48 p.m.
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jazz fest 2017
Drummer Adam Nussbaum joins
Herbie Hancock, George Benson and more
at this year’s festival.
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celebrity jews
on the go
events/editor’s picks
nosh
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nomad grill
etc.
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the exchange
soul
raskin
looking back
time to soar
WSU’s program offers active learning,
social relationships to older adults.
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sports
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love of reading
Blumenstein siblings bring books alive
to kids with learning disabilities.
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school glam
Bari Lynn Accessories make backpacks too
cool for back-to-school.
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16 back to school
Torah portion
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August 24 • 2017
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