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Dec. 7-13, 2017 / 19-25 Kislev 5778 | VOLUME CLII, ISSUE 19

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spirit

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jews in the d

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arts&life

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end of an era

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happy chanu-cat!

family fun

Updated Chanukah Wonderland
returns to Orchard Mall.

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Chanukah Begins;
Tuesday, Dec. 12 (light first candle)

time to get LIT

Shabbat starts: Friday, Dec. 15, 4:42 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, Dec. 16, 5:48 p.m.

Chanukah comedy and klezmer
show coming to Eastern Market.

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* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.

ON THE COVER:

time to kindle

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Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

gift guide

camp guide

one year later

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Six rabbis share thoughts about
congregants, Jewish Detroit and
new ideas.

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survivors gathering

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faces & places
sports
moments
here’s to

Alleviate Fatigue
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Fashion for your style…
Comfort for you life

gifts that give back

Let your Chanukah gifts do
double-duty.

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eight chanukah books

A librarian in the know shares her
favorite kids’ books for Chanukah.

not just for kids anymore

Tamarack Camps Outdoor
Education rebrands to attract more
corporate team building.

Give the gift of an experience —
and making memories.

This year’s conference in Israel
inspired many Detroit attendees.

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just do it!

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a camp for the little ones

Shir Shalom’s Camp Teva helps
children grown and learn.

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on the go

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a light unto the world

Chabad’s Franklin ‘Art Menorah’
to highlight mitzvot by Jewish
Detroiters.

celebrity jews

events/editor’s picks

nosh

Artwork by Leah Gottfried

Menorah in the D to rock the first
night of Chanukah.

one of us

The new documentary, streaming
on Netflix, reveals the
consequences of leaving the
Chasidic community.

SHABBAT LIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Shabbat starts: Friday, Dec. 8, 4:41 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:47 p.m.

JN announces first winners –
more to come!

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crowning glory

Matisyahu heads back to Detroit,
home of his first paying gig.

Sander Levin announces he’s
not seeking re-election, son Andy
Levin declares candidacy.

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Torah portion

well ‘fed’ in clarkston
ruth’s chris steak house
updates troy location

etc.

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the exchange
soul
raskin
looking back

a once in a lifetime
experience

Camp Kimama immerses young
Jews in Israeli culture.

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