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May 17-23, 2018 / 3-9 Sivan 5778 | VOLU
VOLUME CLIII, ISSUE 16

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spirit

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israel@70

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soldiers among us

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Detroiters share photos of their time
in the IDF.

arts&life

1948 war

51

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israel through the decades

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lasting partnership

52

Michigan and Israel economic
partnership continues to grow thanks
to MIBA.

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like family

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Michigan and the Central Galilee share
an unbreakable bond.

world

a moment in history

30

celebrating Israel

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israel@70 at river days

Community celebration to be held on the
Downtown riverfront.

jews in the d

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impacting lives

For 90 years, Jewish Family Service
responds to the needs of the community.

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a new permanent home

JN digital archive to reside at U-M
in perpetuity.

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ON THE COVER
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

celebrity jews

on the go

Photos from community Israel
celebrations.

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hero in disguise

Unity is the strongest force the Jewish
people have.

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time, memory, marriage

Tara Strong is the voice behind
hundreds of characters.

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our secret weapon

Torah portion

Author Dani Shapiro discusses her latest
memoir.

Two books give insight.

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all-night studying

Tikkun Leil Shavuot has evolved over the
last decades as a holiday ritual.

sports
moments

Cover photos: Community members share photos of their time in the IDF.

events/editor’s picks

u.s. opens embassy
58 dead in gaza riot
u.s. pulls out of iran
nuclear deal

etc.

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the exchange
soul
raskin
looking back

SHABBAT & HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Shabbat starts: Friday, May 18, 8:33 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, May 19, 9:42 p.m.

Shavuot: Sunday, May 20
Shavuot 2: Monday, May 21

Shabbat starts: Friday, May 25, 8:39 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, May 26, 9:50 p.m.

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.

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