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April 26-May2, 2018 / 11-17 Iyar 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 13
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events/editor’s picks
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health
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let it ride!
run strong
Two women bond over running and
beating anorexia and launch
a business.
Reimagined JCC is on the road with
programming, collaborations
outside its walls.
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hillel at 60
Nurturing Jewish leaders
traditionally and now in
21st-century fashion.
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supporting veterans
Michigan will gain two Fisher
Houses to aid families of vets
at VA hospitals.
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honoring our best
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helping patients
Karmanos volunteer doesn’t let age
slow her down.
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genetic testing
Using our heritage to find a cure for
Parkinson’s disease.
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fighting pancreatic
cancer
$20 million gift to launch
Pancreatic Cancer Center.
Federation’s award night slated
for May 22.
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after the b’nai mitzvah
etc.
PB & J teens at B’nai Moshe
continue building their jewish
identities.
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a connection
Local dance competitor recalls her
mother as she dances.
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faces & places
sports
matchmaker,
matchmaker
arts & life
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Meet NJP Jen Lipson.
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moments
spirit
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As the JET theater is forced out of
its home at the JCC, it looks
forward to what will come next.
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the great escape
The true story of how Curious
George survived the Nazis is told
through an illustrated exhibit
at the HMC.
a new beginning
Torah portion
waiting for goffman
Actor, singer, musician and more,
Devon Goffman brings his talents to
Detroit with On Your Feet.
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Local writer Alexa Randolph
publishes her first novel.
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celebrity jews
Better Life for a Better Life.
Helping the community
one family at a time
Call for a complimentary needs analysis
the exchange
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multi-generational
families/quick click
ON THE COVER
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan
Photographer: Lizz Cardwell/JCC
Cover photo: The JCC executive team drives the
organization into the future.
SHABBAT LIGHTS
Shabbat starts: Friday, April 27, 8:10 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, April 28, 9:16 p.m.
Lag B’Omer: Thursday, May 3
Shabbat starts: Friday, May 4, 8:18 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, May 5, 9:25 p.m.
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