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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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Bari Lynn Accessories make back to
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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