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April 26-May2, 2018 / 11-17 Iyar 5778 | VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 13

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on the go

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events/editor’s picks

jews in the d

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.

with love, alexa

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



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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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