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Aug. 16-22, 2018 / 5-11 Elul 5778 | VOLUME CLIV, ISSUE 3
Online exclusives:
• Weekly Movie Review
• AEPi at Leadership Conference
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jews in the d
fin fan’s fave
’57 Bel Air enthusiast boasts
of impressive collection.
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justice seeker
Valerie Newman’s passion for
getting innocent people out of prison
leads to new role.
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best of the best
Reunion of Oak Park school recalls
its rich diversity.
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pop-up gourmet
JSL’s Marvin’s Bistro hosts
delicious evening.
moments
eretz
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female leaders
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Torah portion
events/editor’s picks
business
44 investing in detroit
arts&life
Brent Maxwell inspires Israelis to
build up the Motor City.
food, glorious food
The third-annual Michigan Jewish
Food Festival gears up to be
the best yet.
etc.
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the exchange
soul
raskin
looking back
celebrity jews
on the go
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spirit
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eat. right. now.
Stacy Goldberg writes about the pros
and cons of protein powder.
IDF says it won’t tolerate disrespect
toward women … but is it true?
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a diary in art
Federation adviser Bob Arons
Aronson
passion in
reveals a soul-feeding passio
a new exhibit.
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fill those tanks
Memorial yoga event and fundraiser
to aid Belle Isle Aquarium.
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sports
matchmaker, matchmaker
Meet NJP Gary Kanner.
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SHABBAT LIGHTS
Shabbat starts: Friday, Aug.17, 8:13 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, Aug. 18, 9:15 p.m.
Shabbat starts: Friday, Aug. 24, 8:02 p.m.
Shabbat ends: Saturday, Aug. 25, 9:03 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.
ON THE COVER
Cover photo:
Shoppers at last year’s Michigan
Jewish Food Festival sample
artisan cheese by cheesemonger
Zach Berg, co-owner of Provisions
(and Hazon board member).
Cover Design: Kelly Kosek
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